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2025-2-19 HPB MINUTES Approved1 Mayor George Burch Vice Mayor Jesse Valinsky Councilmember Neil Cantor Councilmember Jerome Charles Councilmember Sandra Harris Esmond Scott, Village Manager Chanae Wood, Village Attorney Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY February 19th, 2025 VILLAGE HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER- By Vice-Chair Ms. Headley at 6:33 PM 2. ROLL CALL Present: Ms. Bonaduce (Via Phone) Ms. Headley Mr. Serrano Ms. Correa Mr. Saadeh None Absent Also, Present: Eddy Nuñez - Interim Planning and Zoning Director (Corradino Group) Jerome “Jeb” Ross - Interim Planner (Corradino Group) Jael Zambrano – Consultant (Corradino Group) 3. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions, Deletions and Deferrals) Mr. Saadeh proposed to add a new item to the agenda to create an ordinance regarding historical markers. Mr. Nunez addressed that the Board may discuss such an ordinance but it would have to be discussed with the Villages building official prior to it being on the agenda. Vice-Chair Ms. Headley marked historical marker ordinance to be Item B on the agenda. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 3-MINUTE TIME LIMIT (Non-Item Specific) 5. MINUTES 5. A. Approval of Minutes January 15, 2024. Move to approve the Minutes by Vice-Chair Ms. Headley, Seconded by Mr. Saadeh, 5-0. 2 6. ACTION ITEM(S) 6.A. HP-25-01 Certificate of Appropriateness Owner: Warren Bittner Address: 287 NE 96th Street Request: Replacement of existing tile roof throughout the residence 6:39 PM Mr. Nunez addressed the Board describing the background of the home seeking the certificate of appropriateness for a roof replacement. He indicated that the applicant wishes to keep the aesthetic of the roof unchanged. Warren Bittner took the podium with his contractor Mr. Willis to discuss his proposed re-roofing of the historical home. He furthered that he would present three different styles. Mr. Willis addressed the Board by showcasing his proposed roofing materials. He says the use of weep holes is not historic, but it is not feasible to not include them as they cause concerns for water drainage. Mr. Bittner showcased an historic photo of his property to showcase that his proposed roof would be less haphazard than his current roof. Mr. Willis addressed that his hybrid roof would match the current appearance of the roof while having a higher degree of wind resistance and be structurally more sound. He followed by showcasing a piece of metal roof that would be used as a drainage pan on the roofline. Mr. Bittner addressed that he may not move forward with a hybrid roof but if it made the most economic sense, then he would seek it. Mr. Willis followed by showcasing the difference between various tile designs. Mr. Bittner described that he would like to use antique-handmade Cuban clay tiles if possible. He would use the Cuban tile to cap of the roof and then use the machine-made hybrid tiles for the pan work. This will preserve the exterior aesthetic. Ms. Correa asked Mr. Willis to clarify which tile would be used for the capping and which ones for the pans. Mr. Willis stated that he can emulate the 1920's photo of Mr. Bittner's home by using the Cuban tiles mixed with the artezano tiles. Mr. Saadeh states that he is excited that Mr. Bittner seeks to replace his roof with Cuban tiles. Stating that cheaper materials have been approved in the past. Ms. Correa agrees by describing her fondness for the handmade tiles presented by Mr. Willis. Mr. Saadeh motions to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Seconded by Chair Ms. Bonaduce, 5-0, All in Favor. Motion Passes Mr. Nunez moved to clarify for the record that this motion was to approve the use of all three tile options. The Board unanimously agreed that all three tile options are approved. 3 Mr. Bittner followed by assuring the Board that it will be capped by Cuban tiles. He followed this with an anecdote of how Mr. Willis was the one who provided the reuses of historic tile reuse post South Florida Building Code regulations were overwritten by the Florida Building Code. Mr. Willis followed by describing how his tiles can be solar power applicable. 6:59 PM 6.B. - Historical Marker Ordinance Discussion. Mr. Bittner opened up the conversation by handing the Board members reports on the current historical marker regulations. Mr. Bittner describes that an historic marker application he put forth was rejected by the building department. He believes that residents should have access to prior historical marker permit applications. Mr. Bittner followed by describing the Churches historic marker application had discrepancies on what was considered satisfying Florida Building Code. Mr. Bittner followed by stating that when he used the documents approved for the Church within his own application, it was rejected due to the documents provided were approved under FBC 2020 and now are required to meet the 2023 FBC. He followed by stating that the current requirement of a 6 x 6 foot concrete slab around a historic marker is not present at other Miami Shores historic locations. Then described that Appendix H of the Florida Building Code states that certain signs are not required to meet these criteria. Based on his research Mr. Bittner believes that the Village should adopt the exemptions for historic signs to not have the 6 x 6 concrete slab around it. Mt. Bittner follows by stating that Jacksonville, Palm Beach County, and Highland Town have all adopted this appendix. Mr. Bittner then states that the Village Code should be updated to include the adoption of Appendix H by removing the word "South" from the current sign language in reference to building code. Mr. Bittner follows by reading his drafted motion that read "the Miami Shores Village Historic preservation Board recommends that the village adopt an ordinance amending section 6.1 of the village code to incorporate Appendix H of the Florida Building Code". Mr. Saadeh asked Mr. Bittner to clarify his proposed changes to the Village Code. Ms. Correa asked Mr. Bittner about the accuracy of the Code requiring 6 x 6 concrete slab on historic signs. Mr. Bittner stated that he learned this information from the engineer reviewing his permit application. Ms. Correa addressed that potentially the scope of the marker was likely not required for the church because their shop drawings may have been reduced during revisions. Vice-Chair Ms. Headley followed by reminding Ms. Correa that all of the historic marker signs are the same size. Ms. Correa followed by describing that it may change based on what the sign is adhered to. She followed by suggesting to Mr. Bittner to seek out a different engineer to prepare his permit application. Mr. Bittner rebuked by stating that this would not be a future issue if the Village adopt Appendix H. Mr. Nunez addressed that the building official is the sole person responsible for interpreting the Florida Building Code at the Village, and that any disagreement to their interpretation would require additional 4 steps. Vice-Chair Ms. Headley acknowledged the frustration this has caused Mr. Bittner but reiterated that a review from the Building Official is needed before any decision is made. The Board members all thanked Mr. Bittner for his thorough presentation. Mr. Bittner asked if the Historic Preservation Board could make a motion stating "subject to the Building Officials review, the addition of Appendix H to be adopted within the Village could be pursued." Ms. Correa, Mr. Saadeh, and Mr. Nunez all aired on the side of caution. Stating that other factors are preventing any vote to occur on this item at this time. Vice-Chair Ms. Headley followed by stating that she would like clarification why other historic permit applications did not have to abide by the current Florida Building Code regulations, and that she believes that the enlarged sign foundations seem unnecessary. 7. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 6:59 PM ROOF REQUIREMENTS: Ms. Correa opened up by wanting to discuss establishing a standard that all re-roof applications bring examples of the roof materials. Ms. Correa followed by stating that she will draft the checklist that will be required for all future re-roofing Certificate of Appropriateness applications. Mr. Saadeh replied that a list of requirements is a good initiative but that the list should be obtainable and not made too stringent. Vice-Chair Ms. Headley stated that the list should be limited to include: -Brochure for window changes -Roof materials for all roofing types Ms. Correa followed that historic homes are losing their historic aesthetic by a lack of stricter regulations on what roofs can be changed to. Mr. Saadeh suggests that they should discuss what the requirements should be at the next meeting. HOUSES OF THE MONTH: Chair Ms. Bonaduce addressed that she would like to begin the houses of the month initiative. She has selected homes that she wishes that would be considered for this months designation. Chair Ms. Bonaduce follows that they should include homes across the entire Village and not alienate the western region. She wishes to exemplify homes that stay true to the Mediterranean style in hopes that it will encourage others to not seek major renovations of historic homes and make more owners want to get their homes locally designated as historic. Mr. Saadeh stated that he does not believe that the prairie style 1967 home should be on the list. Remarking that it’s age and style does not warrant the designation. The Board members agree that the home is gorgeous but should not be included this year. The Board members began to deliberate among the list of proposed homes which one(s) would be the 5 most deserving of the home of the month designation. All Board members are in agreement with home numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10. Vice-Chair Ms. Headley suggests to make a decision based off these selections. Mr. Saadeh states that the Elementary School should be added. Chair Ms. Bonaduce motions to select 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 from the list as Homes of the Month for the next six months. Seconded by Mr. Serrano, All in Favor, 5-0. Motion Passes Vice-Chair Ms. Headley directed that Mr. Saadeh will make the blurb for the website, and Chair Ms. Bonaduce will get the homeowners' approval. LOCAL DESIGNATION: Mr. Nunez stated that 9328 NE 9th Avenue would tentatively be on the March 18th village council agenda seeking local historic designation. Mr. Saadeh stated that 565 Grand Concourse still needs their marker and directed Planning and Zoning to follow up on the status. 8. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING- March 19th, 2025 9. ADJOURNMENT –Motion to adjourn 8:04 PM. Vice-Chair Ms. Headley motions to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Saadeh, All in Favor, 5-0. Motion Passes The board may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available to the public at Village Hall. Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, the individual may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. 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