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2018-10-15 HPB Minutes MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING 10050 NE 2nd Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33138 www.miamishoresvillage.com Main Number: 305-795-2207 Fax Number: 305-756-8972 Travis Kendall, Director MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE HISTORIC BOARD MEETING Village Hall Conference Room 10050 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores October 15, 2018, 6:30 P.M. 1) CALL TO ORDER 2) Roll Call Present: Ms. Abeer Jadallah, Mr. Tieres Tavares, Ms. Nina Korman. Absent: Mr. Charles Humphries, Ms. Kristen Adsit. Attending: Mr. Travis Kendall, Director, Planning and Zoning Mr. Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney –via phone conference Ms. Mariana Gracia, Secretary, Planning and Zoning 2) BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES There were no Board members disclosures. 3) SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES a. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES BY VILLAGE ATTORNEY: “Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” 4) ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE A) CONTINUED ITEMS: 431 NE 94th Street Mr. Kendall briefly introduced the item to the Board with his recommendation for denial. The item was approved by Planning and Zoning Board with the exterior stucco to match the existing of the building. Mr. Victor Bruce, of Bruce & Bruce gave a brief overview of the changes being made to the property. The Board asked questions about the color of the roof tile. There was discussion about the stucco texture. The Board expressed their concern about the windows being replaced. The Board asked why the property was back in front of the Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Kendall advised the Board that the applicant needs to get the Certificate of Appropriateness signed by this Board. Miami Shores Village Historic Preservation Agenda: 2 There was discussion about Staff’s recommendation for denial of the Application. The Board asked questions about this Boards decision. What it means, and what would be appealed, and to which Board? Mr. Sarafan explained to the Board what would happen after this Board’s decision. Mr. Bruce states that both Boards have essentially approved this project and expressed some frustration with the process. Motion to approve the certificate of appropriateness with the condition that the the stucco be different and that the exact difference come back for approval by this Board made by Ms. Korman, seconded by Ms. Jadallah and the Motion passed 3-0. B) TABLED ITEMS 1) None C) NEW ITEMS 1) 577 NE 96th Street (Certificate of appropriateness to be approved or denied, based on the design approved by the P & Z Board) Mr. Bruce gave a brief presentation of the plans as approved by Planning and Zoning. Mr. Kendall explained what Planning and Zoning approved. There is a 6 to 12 inch setback to the addition. The Board made it clear they do want to approve. However, they want to know the distinction between the original building, and the addition. Mr. Sarafan explains that the primary concern is that the addition would be harmonious with the existing building. Discussion by the Board and Staff took place at this time about the pillars and the original project. Applicant would prefer to match the stucco to the existing building. More discussion took place at this time by the Board. Mr. Sarafan spoke about the process of historic designation of properties. The provisions that existed many years ago. Mr. Sarafan spoke about the three options that this Board has before them. One to Approve what P&Z approved, Two Deny what P&Z approved, Three Deny what P&Z approved, but with an alternative. Staff explained what each would mean to the Applicant. Mr. Sarafan explained the options to the Applicant. Miami Shores Village Historic Preservation Agenda: 3 The Board asked questions and made comments. Staff states he is not comfortable with changing what P&Z has approved. Mr. Sarafan said that what he heard is to approve what P&Z did with the condition to go back to P& Z and request for the columns. Mr. Sarafan’s Call ended at this time. Discussion took place at this time between the Applicant, the Board, and Staff about finding a compromise. Motion to approve the plans as approved by Planning and Zoning to get started with the caviat that the Applicant come back to Planning and Zoning or the Historic Preservation Board with regards to the finishing of the stucco made by Ms. Abeer Jadallah, seconded by Mr. Tieres Tavares and the Motion passed 3-0. 5) DISCUSSION (Village attorney may be available by phone to answer questions) 1) Identification and update of historic designation process for properties from 1980-2000 2) Updated (Contingent) Historic Preservation list based on existing incomplete information Staff briefly discussed how he researched the list of historic properties and how he came up with the updated list. The Board would like to research a some more. 6) MINUTES a. Approval of Wednesday September 20th, 2018 Motion to approve the minutes with corrections made by Ms. Korman, seconded by Ms. Jadallah and the Motion passed 3-0. 7) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING –Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 6:30 PM. 8) ADJOURNMENT Miami Shores Village complies with the provisions of the American with Disability Act. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, including materials in accessible format, a sign language interpreter (5 days’ notice required), or information, please notify the Village Clerk’s office of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance.