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01-17-1983 Regular Meeting1iami Jhoresllage F L OR ID A HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD JANUARY 17, 1983 A regular meetir}g of the Historic Preservation Board was held on Monday, January 17, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., at the'Village Hall, with the following members present: Marty Stofik, Chairman C. Lawton McCall Victor D. Griffith James A. Dixon, Jr, Absent: Ralph Renick 2. MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of December 20, 1983 were approved as written by motion made by James A. Dixon, Jr., seconded by C. Lawton McCall, and carried unanimously. 3. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION AND HISTORIC LANDMARK PLAQUES Certificates of Recognition - The Chairman presented illustrations. of certificates for consideration by the Board as to design, size and form. Mrs. Stofik checked with various local printers. The approximate cost 'of 100 certificates, 11 x 14, with logo in two- color layout, printed in black, was quoted as follows: Engelhard and Abbot, $30..00 per 100 certificates; Oxford offered themography, on parchment, for approximately $60.00/80.00 per 100: • Input was requested from nominees. Mrs. Rose Tyler, 431 N.E. 94 Street, favored the large certificate (11 x 14), black print, two-color logo. Following discussion, Mr. Dixon moved we submit recommendation for certificate layout to Council for approval. Motion was seconded by 'Mr. Griffith and carried unanimously. Historic Landmark Plaques - Discussion was held on Historic Landmark' Plaques, to be purchased by owner at their option, for placement on the exterior of residence. fro fliami Jhores lIage F LOR ID A 2 - January 17, 1983 Mr. McCall discussed our needs with U.S. Bronze Sign Co. An oval bronze plaque, 7" diameter, would cost approximately $65.00; a rectangular bronze plaque approximately $50.00. A ceramic or tile plaque would be cheaper. Nominees were not interested in ceramic; bronze was preferred. Mrs. Tyler questioned. the homeowner bearing full cost of the plaques. Mrs. Stofik advised she would discuss this with Council and noted that according to our ordinance, the homeowner does receive the certificate of recognition from the Village. • Following lengthy discussion, Mr. Dixon moved that upon receipt of a specific quote on a 7" rectangular bronze plaque, a recommen- dation be sent to Council for consideration. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffith and carried unanimously. 4. HONORARY DESIGNATION FOR OLDEST BUILDING . The Chairman advised. the Board she visited the Courthouse and was informed the procedure was to obtain printout from the Property Appraisers Office and submit same to the Clerk of the Court who would then examine their records. The Board agreed to defer this item until our .next meeting. 5. REVIEW OF PROPERTIES NOMINATED FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION Copies of fact sheets for the properties to be considered for land- mark designation were presented to the Board for reference. Nominees attending meeting received a copy of Ordinance 439-82 as well as 448-82, amendment to the Preservation Ordinance. - a. MIAMI SHORES COMMUNITY CHURCH -CHAPEL 9823 N.E. 4 AVENUE Mr. Dixon noted that Reverand Harold A. Davenport could not attend our meeting as he was to meet with the Executive and Finance Committee of Board of Trustees of the Miami Shores Community Church for approval of landmark designation of the Chapel as a historical site. Mr. Dixon presented excerpts from a 1956 publication by Mrs. Gladys Beckwith Tyler which relates to the early history of flo aiami Jbores9llage F L OR ID A - 3 - January 17, 1983 the structure known as the "Pump House"', which eventually became the Chapel. Mr. Dixon noted since we have not been able to identify any.structure presently existing in Miami Shores that pre -date the Miami Shores Development Company era, it may well be the Pump House is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, existing structure in Miami Shores. This.can probably be verified through Bessemer Properties records. The Pump House was probably among the first buildings completed there being no other source of water when con- struction of the 1925 structures .began. The present Chapel structure is substantially the same as.it was when first constructed. Following review of fact sheet by the Board, Mr, Dixon moved recommendation be made to Council for landmark designation of the Miami Shores Community Chapel, seconded by Mr. McCall, and carried unanimously, b. WRIGHT HOUSE - MRS. NELL ALEXANDER 262 N.E. 96 STREET Fact sheet was reviewed. Mrs. Alexander advised she had no objection to designation of her home. The Board responded to Mrs: Alexander's queries with reference to future sale of the house, future construction and probable demolition. Nis. Alexander was advised that future construction had to be compatible to the front of the residence and Section 6, Ordinance 439-82, Effect of Historic Landmark Designation, was read to clarify the Board's response.to Mrs. Alexanders questions. Mr. McCall moved that this property be recommended to the Village Council for designation as a historic landmark, seconded by Mr.. Griffith, and carried unanimously. e. TYLER HOUSE 431 N.E. 94 STREET Mrs. Rose Tyler stated she had no objection to landmark designation of her residence. Mr. Griffith advised he and Mrs. Tyler examined old deeds and could not establish the exact construction date, the architect or iami Jhores9 li tge FLORID A - 4 - January 17,. 1983 the builders Mr, Griffith, from his research on this residence, was certain it was built in 1925. He noted the structure was deeded from the Garrett Holding Company to the Miami Shores Company in October, 1925. Mr..Griffith moved that the Preservation Board recommend historic landmark designation of this property to Council, seconded by Mr. Dixon, and carried unanimously. d. MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10351 T.E. 5 -AVENUE Mrs. Stofik reviewed information from fact sheet and advised that a letter is forthcoming from Dr. Leonard - Britton, Superintendent of the County School System, con- firming acceptance of historic landmark designation for the Miami Shores Elementary School, Mr. Dixon moved for reconmiendation for Council approval of landmark designation, subject to receipt of letter from Dr. Britton. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffith, and carried unanimously. e. SPEARS -HARRIS HOUSE 287 N.E. 96 STREET Following discussion by the Board, Mr. Dixon moved that action be deferred until further information is available *on 287 N.E. 96 Street. Motion was seconded by Mr, McCall, and carried unanimously. f. GRAND CONCOURSE APARTMENTS 421 GRAND CONCOURSE Mrs. Angela Daley was unable to attend meeting due to prior commitnnt, however, she advised Chairman she has no objection to landmark designation. Mr. Griffith moved these structures be considered by Council for historic landmark designation, excluding the garages, Motion was seconded by Mr, McCall,and carried unanimously. aiami Jhores91Ilage F L O R 1 D A - 5 - January 17, 1983 6.. NOMINATION OF PROPERTIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION The Board will consider the following properties for landmark designation at our next meeting: Mr. McCall Mr. Griffith Mr, Dixon Mr,.Renick Mrs. Stofik McCall Residence 568 N.E, 102 Street Mercer Building 9545 N.E. 2nd Avenue Pruitt House 363 N.E. 98 Street Weiss House (Miller) 121N,E, 100 Street Fowler House (L.T. Cooper) 300 N.E. 91 Street 7. COMMENTS, REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Our next meeting will be on February 14, 1983, Chairman noted that all members gave up three hours on a Saturday and toured the. Village and. viewed over 100 homes in a van provided. courtesy of WTVJ, Channel 4. Mrs, Stofik thanked all. Board members for their interest and dedication, Chairmanread a note from the Village Manager stating the Historic Preservation Board was doing a great job. Also noted was that Mr. Forney will go to Council,•first meeting in February�.for supplemental appropriations to fund items not in current budget, i,e, plaques, meeting expenses, travel, etc. for the Historic Preservation Board, 'An estimate for the balance of the year is to be given to the Village Manager, who.will present the request to Council. Mrs, Stofik and Mrs. Mato will attend the Florida Statewide Conference for Historic Preservation Boards on January 22).1983 at the James L Knight Convention Center, Report. will be given at our.next meeting. The neeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. --16P2,i eat Secretary ''' APPROVED:` ; CttL4 CHAIRMAN