2017-04-03 HPB MinutesMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
The Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board met on Monday, April 3, 2017 in the Council
Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 PM with the following Board
Members present:
PRESENT: Kristen Adsit EXCUSED ABSENCE: Seth Bramson
Charles Humphries
Abeer Jadallah
Nina Korman
ALSO PRESENT: Barbara A. Estep, Village Clerk
ACTION ITEM
1. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness
940 N.E. 95th Street
Applicants: Kirk & Crystal Wagar
Representatives: Upstairs Studio Inc. Architecture
Request: Construction of an addition to connect original home to a proposed new
addition constructed where the existing garage structure is located.
Ms. Estep advised the Board that the majority of the proposed renovation does not
require approval from the Historic Preservation Board, as there are many interior
renovations as well as the demolition of the existing garage, which is not included as
part of the designation of the main dwelling. Nevertheless, Ms. Estep requested that the
Board review the scope of the planned project and provide input as they deemed
appropriate.
Representatives from the architectural firm of Upstairs Studio Inc. were present, with
architect Monica Socorro presenting information relating to the proposed renovations.
Ms. Socorro responded to specific questions posed by Board Members, clarifying the
work to be done to improve the rear of the existing home and to add additional living
space in the form of a new, two story addition to be built where the garage exists. She
advised the Board that the current garage is to be demolished.
Following these discussions, Ms. Jadallah moved to approve the Certificate of
Appropriateness. Ms. Korman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Discussion regarding the feasibility /possibility of conducting a new inventory listing of
homes meeting historic criteria.
Ms. Korman spoke of the Village's inventory of historically designated homes and her
interest in seeking additional properties to be designated. She spoke of the probable need
to complete a new list of homes that could qualify for designation and a campaign to
generate interest in the process of historic designation. Ms. Estep offered information
regarding her discussions with a few residents about the possibility of forming a Miami
Shores Historical Society which would not have the same constraints as the Board due to
the Board being a Village sanctioned Board, bound by the Sunshine and open meeting laws.
Additional discussion regarding putting out a notice to see if there are homeowners
interested in seeking designation and Ms. Estep suggested that if Ms. Korman would write a
few paragraphs, she would ensure that it would be included in the Village Newsletter. The
Board agreed to allow Ms. Korman to write the article for posting.
ADJOURNMENT
The April 3, 2017 Historic Preservation Board Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk