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09-01-1982 Regular Meetingiami c bores ilage F L OR ID q HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 A regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board was held on September 1, 1982, 7:30 P.M., at the Miami Shores Village Hall, with the following members present: Marty Stofik, Chairman C. Lawton McCall Ralph Renick • Victor D. Griffith James A. Dixon, Jr. Also present: Leslie R. Forney, Village Manager 2) MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of August 2, 1982 -were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr.. McCall and carried unanimously. 3) Metro -Dade Historic Preservation Division of the Office of Economic Development Mr. Bogue Wallen, representative of Metro -Dade Preservation Division of the Office of Economic Development, addressed the Board and proffered the services of his group to assist the Miami. Shores Historic Preservation Board. The Metro -Dade Preservation Division has worked with other munici- palities in the formation of their respective -preservation boards and offer their resources to Miami Shores Village. Mr. Wallen advised that the Metro -Dade Historic Preservation Division will be hosting a conference, a one -day workshop, for all the new boards the first two weeks in November and as soon as a definite date is set, Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board will be invited to attend and speak with other board members throughout the County. Abrief background was presented by Mr. Wallen on the history of the development of the Historic Preservation Boards. The City of Coral Gables adopted a Preservation Ordinance in 1973, and this Ordinance fits the format of the nine hundred -plus Ordinances across the country, wherein a Board is set up, given authority and powers regulating historical proper- ties. A historic survey was conducted through federal grants throughout re aiami J hone liage F L o R 1 o A - 2 - September 1, 1982 the country which identified both historical, architectural and archeological sites and properties, to qualify them in some way as to what was worthy of preservation. As a result of this survey, Dade County became involved.. The survey took three years identifying data'resources for 6,000 properties, and at the completion Of the three year process, local preservation organizations, Dade Heritage Trust, Miami Design Preservation League and the Historical Association of Southern Florida got together and formed an advisory committee who worked with Commissioner Ruth Shack in the adoption of the Metro -Dade Historic Preservation Ordinance. In the Dade County Ordinance, because of the unique home -rule charter aspect of Dade County, a section of the Ordinance, required municipalities adopt a similar preservation ordinance by July 1,1982, or else the responsibilities of historic preservation in the munici- palities would come under the Metro -Dade County Historic Preservation Ordinance. Nine municipalities have their'own historic preservation ordinance today. Mr. Wallen presented to the Board photocopies of "Rules and Regulations for Review of Historic Sites Designation and Issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness" which outlines guidelines for designation as used by the County.. He then enumerated the responsi- bilities of a preservation board - 1) the designation process, a system of recognition, protection and preservation and 2) once the property is designated, there is a real responsibility to evaluate any proposed plan for changes. in the property which will alter its historical character and determine what impact this -will have on the architectural history of the site. Mr. Wallen advised that separate files -on survey -findings for Miami Shores, to the year 1945, were available to us, on request. 4) • Dade Heritage Trust Inc. Mr. Paul Thompson, Executive Director of Dade Heritage Trust, a t rivate non-profit corporation, spoke to the Board. He noted that Dade Heritage Trust is dedicated.to historic preservation throughout Dade County and over the years has aided others and promoted the concept of historic preservation. Florida Trust for.Historic Preservation, a .private non-profit group and National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private group partially funded Federally, are affiliated with Dade Heritage Trust, however, Mr. Thompson emphasized Dade. Heritage Trust is an entity unto themselves. A iami Jhores91llage FLORIDA - 3 - September 1, 1982 Mr. Thompson stated the three main goals are - 1) Education - This is a very important aspect of historic preservation. Mr. Thompson advised they worked"very hard in all communities that have attempted to put ordinances into effect to create ordinances that are viable both in ,saving structures for historic preservation and considering homeowners rights. A television program which was produced by Dade Heritage will be aired on Channel 17 on the Wagner House, the oldest house in Dade (1858). Seminars and programs have been .set up throughout the County at all levels, aimed at architects and builders as people who"have serious impact on older structures. Dade Heritage Trust will also co-sponsor the workshop to be held in November which Mr. Wallen discussed. Historic Sites - Mr. Thompson stated that there is concern about organizing the Trust so that they have representatives in each and every community to monitor structures throughout Dade County to maintain an update on structures, whether or not they have been designated as historic, and advise Dade. Heritage Trust so the Trust can go in and"assist people in making better use of their property and maintain its historic value. 3) Preservation Projects - At present Dade Heritage has two preservation projects. One is the Wagner Homestead, built about 1858, on the Miami River, which Dade Heritage purchased about three years ago and moved to Lummus Park and are renovating ever since. If all goes well, it will be opened this winter as a pioneer house museum. The office of Dade Heritage is currently located at Dr. Jackson's, 190 S.E. 12th Terrace. Dr. Jackson is the first physician in Miami and for whom Jackson Memorial Hospital is named. Dade Heritage is in the process of restoring the Jackson residence also. Mr. Thompson noted that Dade Heritage Trust have been supporters of preservation for more than 10 years, and was one of the key sponsors of the Dade County. sites survey. Assistance to Miami Shores. Historic Preserva- tion Board was promised. Dade Heritage Trust is prepared and willing to be of help. A recess was called at 8:15 P.M. re aiami Jhores91llage F L OR ID A - 4 - September 1, 1982 The meeting reconvened at 8:20 P.M. 5) City of Miami Historic Preservation Board An address was given by Arva Moore Parks, member of the City of Miami Historic Preservation Board, Advisor and Past - Chairman of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board. Mrs. Parks resides at Coral Gables but as a former resident of the Village of Miami Shores, she is well acquainted with our municipality. • Mrs. Parks expressed disappointment that Miami Shores. Council passed "such a weak Preservation Ordinance". She further advised that as Chairman of the Coral Gables Preservation Board. for four years, the Board:has rarely forced anyone to accept historic designation, even though their Ordinance does.not contain a consent clause. Mrs, Parks discussed the history of the beginning of Miami Shores by Anderson's Shoreland Company and stated that any of our structures that were built in the very early plan are very important to our Village. She also talked about Miami Avenue & 96th to the Bay, as 20's structures, with 30's deco, with an attempt to -maintain Mediterranean flavor.. She also noted that the finest art deco in Miami exists in the Grand Concourse area in great concentration. She also confirmed with Mr. McCall that Miami Shores has two of the founders homes still standing, one with the same family in it and the other one,the Anderson house pn 94th Street. Mrs. Parks stated that in her opinion our historic houses were not preserved as well as those'in Coral Gables. This she felt was due to the fact that Coral Gables preservation work has been alive and well and promoting for ten years. She advised that economic'argument was the best approach to assent. As an example, she noted that smaller houses,.cottages, were attractive to young families. Also discussed, was National Register designation. The Grand Concourse Apartments were given as an example by Mrs. Parks. The National Register is federally designated, and if so designated, the structure becomes available for excellent income tax deductions for certified renovation. Mrs. Parks felt the Grand Concourse Apartments is a prime candidate for National Register designation. aiami Jhores9illage F L OR ID - A - 5 - September 1,1982 The Mercer Seed Store, which has changed hands, but not altered to any great extent, has potential as seat of government history. if not architecture. • Mrs. Parks noted that the main job of the Preservation Board members is as ambassadors - to go after key people the founders - and offer historic markers which are numbered. Also advise home owners of historic property relative to the provision that the South Florida Building Code allows historic designated structures to maintain the building "as is", that is not having to get rid of a wood fence or other structures, which would be grandfathered in on a historic designated house, 6) Review of Ordinance 439-82 Mr. Forney noted that our Ordinance was prepared with input from the Coral Gables Ordinance, Dade County Ordinance and suggestions from Mr. Bogue Wallen of Metro Dade Historic Preservation Board. He advised that it is a workable Ordinance and was passed by the Council taking into consideration possible alteration later, Mr. Forney advised that the Ordinance has been submitted to the State for certification. The Ordinancemeets all requirements. Mr. Forney stated his belief that the first job to be undertaken by the Historic Preservation Board comes under Section 5A, Procedure for Classification: "The Board will be responsible for a comprehensive and continuing survey of buildings, structures, and sites of historic significance in Miami Shores Village. The inventory created by the survey shall include as much_ information and documentation on the sites as possible." Mr. Forney also discussed Mrs, Parks observations of use of persuasion and not the stick. Our Ordinance does contain an owner consent clause, however, Mr. Forney does not feel that this clause will hamper the operation because the Board is not constrained by owner consent; a property can be selected and recommended for designation as a historical site and sent to the Council despite objections. *The Council is the body constrained by, owner consent in their final decisions. Records are available to the Board on every house here in Miami Shores, on -file with the Zoning Department. Mr. Forney is of the opinion that the idea of a plaque is a very attractive incentive. Further, Mr. Forney noted we can make. use of our Newsletter to the residents of Miami Shores to 'get the ball rolling'. iami Jhores Uage F L OR ID A September 1, 1982 Mrs. Stofik noted that a future workshop should be held for' further discussion and review of Ordinance 439-82. Discussion was held by the Board relative to the question of staff for historic'research. This will be taken up later when the Board has been activated. Mr. McCall questioned the designation of artifacts under our Ordinance. Mr. Forney advised that the Historic Preservation Board 'is designated as the depository, however, the Board can designate the Library, since they have the:facilities, as to where the Board wishes the artifacts maintained. Discussion was again returned to certification. Mr. Wallen requested to interject an explanation for the reason for this procedure and that is to make our ordinance eligible so that when designation is made on commercial buildings, these buildings will become automatically eligible for federal tax incentives and that way the Board would not have to go through the very lengthy process of a National Register nomination. Mr. Wallen further advised that all properties designated as historical will be eligible for an interest grant, i.e., if the owners of that particular structure decide to renovate the exterior, and they obtain an improvement loan from a lender at 18%, they can be granted an amount of money up to $10,000.00 to reduce the interest rate on their loan from 18% to 12%. 7) Meeting Schedule: The Chairman will set the schedule for,the next meeting and, advise all members of the Board. 8) Comments, reports, announcements Mrs. Stofik reported on an incident she believed the Board should - be aware of. Commissioner Shack had proposed an amendment to the County Ordinance which would have removed authority for designating County properties from the municipalities in which they were located to the County. Due to protest by the Dade League of Cities that, is going to be withdrawn. The National Trust Conference for Historic Preservation will take place the.2nd week of October ;the Florida Trust will meet in Jacksonville on October 28, 1982. Miami ..rhoresciaage F L OR ID A _ 7 _ September 1, 1982 .9) Election of Permanent chairman Motion was made by Mr. Victor D. Griffith for appointment . of Mrs. Marty Stofik as Chairman of the Historic Preservation Board of Miami Shores Village, seconded by Mr. McCall and• carried unanimously. . 10) Adjournment The meeting of the Historic Preservation Board of Miami Shores adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Approved: CHAIRMAN