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03-21-1983 Regular MeetingMiami criz orenfliage F L OR ID A HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MARCH 21, 1983 A regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board was held on Monday., March 21, 1983, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall with the following members present: Marty Stofik, Chairman C. Lawton McCall .Ralph Renick James A. Dixon, Jr. Victor D. Griffith 2. MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of February 14, 1983 were approved as written by motion made by James A. Dixon., Jr.,, seconded by Ralph Renick, and carried unanimously. 3. WORKSHOP: A workshop was held to review the Guidelines and Criteria for Designation, Tax Incentives and the Effect of Designation on subject properties. Our guest speaker, Mr, Ivan A, Rodriguez, Director, Metro Dade Historic Preservation Division and a resident of Miami Shores Village, presented slides and discussed the criteria to be considered in evaluating a building; is it simply to.recognize historical sites; is it to recognize, protect and build-up on the physical resources of the Village,each case has to be considered separately using discretion and taking everything into consideration. Evaluated were the Mercer Bldg the Pruitt House and the Oxar property. PLAQUES: At this time Mr,. Renick introduced Mr. Herb Sachs, Sales Repre- sentative of Metal Decor, Div. of Associates Engraving Co.,Inc. Springfield, Ill. Examples of plaques accomplished by photo- graphic process on copper, white metal (zinc) and brass were inspected by the Board. Mr. Sachs advised the plaques can be turned out over night. Discussion followed relative to weathering of the plaques. The Board requested. Mr, Sachs, to return with specific information on weathering of plaques and the care of same in this climate. c J liami shores-dilIage L OR ID A - 2 - A recess was called at 8;55 peUkt The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. REVIEW"OF ORDINANCE: March 21, 1983 The Chairman quoted in its entirety Section 6, the Effect of Landmark Designation. Noted was this section referred:to exterior features only. Discussion was held.to assure the Board would be consistent in giving information to residents regarding alterations or additions to designated properties. Mr. Dixon offered to draft a question and answer sheet, before our next meeting, for propertyowners guidance. Mr. John J. Bucki, 349 N.E. 93 Street and Mrs. Diana Flipse,. 10108 N.E. 1st Avenue, attended our meeting. Mr. Flipse expressed interest in landmark, designation for.her property. Mr. Bucki wishes to wait a while and study the Ordinance, which the secretary will send him. TAX INCENTIVES: Discussion was held on tax benefits available to both commercial and residential structures. Mr, Rodriguez noted the tax aspects are very complex and Miami Shores is not in competition for funds as the City of Miami, Miami Beach and Hialeah have .their. own funds, Mrs. Stofik explained the Countys interest rate write-down plan. Mr. Rodriguez offered his services to the Village on any matters relative to Historic Preservation, COLORS: The question of original exterior residence colors, existing in the early days of the Village were discussed, Light pink•was utilized and other pastel colors. Mr. Rodriguez advised Metro' :Dade Historic Preservation Division will soon publish a book which will include appropriate paint colors according to age and architecture represented, THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'•S STANDARDS • FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS Following Mrs. Flipse's questions regarding.replacing the original windows with jalousies the Board referred to the Guidelines for • Applying Standards for Preservation. Mrs. Stofik read from various- Chapters-regarding ariouschapters regarding preservation and replacement to retain the archi- tectural integrity. iami cShores94llage HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MARCH 21, 1983 A regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board was held on Monday, March 21, 1983, 7:30 p..m., at the Village Hall with the following members. present: Marty Stofik, Chairman C. Lawton McCall •Ralph Renick James A. Dixon, Jr. Victor D. Griffith 2. MINUTES Minutes of the meeting of February 14, 1983 were approved as written by motion made by James A. Dixon, Jr., seconded by Ralph Renick, and carried unanimously, 3. WORKSHOP: A workshop was held to review the Guidelines and Criteria for Designation, Tax Incentives and. the Effect of Designation on subject properties. Our. guest speaker, Mr, Ivan A. Rodriguez, Director, Metro Dade Historic Preservation Division and a resident of Miami Shores Village, presented slides and discussed_ the criteria to be considered in evaluating a building; is it simply to.recognize historical sites; is it to recognize, protect and build-up on the physical resources of the Village,each case has to be considered separately using discretion and taking everything into consideration. Evaluated were the Mercer Bldg.', the Pruitt House and the Oxar property. PLAQUES: At this time Mr.:Renick introduced Mr. Herb Sachs, Sales Repre- sentative of Metal Decor, Div. of. Associates Engraving Co.,Inc. Springfield, Ill. Examples of plaques accomplished by photo- graphic.process on copper, white metal (zinc) and brass were inspected by the Board. Mr. Sachs advised the plaques can be turned out over night. Discussion followed relative to weathering of the plaques. The Board requested Mr. Sachs to return with specific information on weathering of plaques and the care of same in this climate. tio Miami Jhoressillage - 2 - March 21, 1983 A recess was called at 8;55 pm, The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. REVIEW OF ORDINANCE: The Chairman quoted in its entirety Section 6, the Effect of Landmark Designation. Noted was this section referred to exterior features only. Discussion was held to assure the Board would be consistent in giving information to residents regarding alterations or additions to designated properties. Mr. Dixon offered to draft a question and answer sheet, before our next meeting, for property owners guidance. Mr. John J. Bucki, 349 N.E. 93 Street and Mis. Diana Flipse, 10108 N.E. 1st Avenue, attended our meeting. Mr. Flipse expressed interest in landmark designation for her property. Mr. Bucki wishes to wait a while and study the Ordinance, which the secretary will send him. TAX INCENTIVES: Discussion was held on tax benefits available to both commercial and residential structures. Mr. Rodriguez noted the tax aspects are very complex and Miami Shores is not in competition for funds as the City of Miami, Miami Beach and Hialeah have their own funds. Mrs. Stofik explained the Countys interest rate write-down plan. Mr. Rodriguez offered his services to the Village on any matters relative to Historic Preservation, COLORS: • The question of original exterior residence colors, existing in the early days of the Village were discussed, Light pink:was utilized and other pastel colors. Mr. Rodriguez advised Metro Dade Historic Preservation Division will soon publish a book which will include appropriate paint colors according to age and architecture represented. THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR'S STANDARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS Following Mrs. Flipse's questions regarding replacing the original windows with jalousies the Board referred to the Guidelines for Applying Standards for Preservation. Mrs. Stofik read from various chapters regarding preservation and replacement to retain the archi- tectural integrity, aiami cJhores99llage F L OR ID A - 3 March 21, 1983 4. NOMINATIONS OF PROPERTIES FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION At our April meeting we will cover. the three tabled properties, namely, Fowler residence, Pruit residence and the Mercer Building. Also, proposed for landmark designation at the April meeting is residence of Barry K. Asmus (1926), 515 N.E. 101 Street and the Don & Diana Flipse home, 10108 N.E. 1st Avenue (1926). In May, consideration for designation will be given to the following: ' Dudley & Zelma Cawthon (Mrs. Stofik) 351 N,E. 105 Street Iva M. Kapp (Mr. Dixon) 269 N.E. 104 Street Mrs. T.A. Barnott (Mr.McCall & Mrs, Stofik) 9301 N,E. 9th Place Mr. Michael P. Connolly (Mrs. Stofik) 369 N.E. 97th Street Mrs. Maude Murphy .(Mrs. Stofik) 128 N.E, 99 Street 5. COMMENTS, REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Preservation week is scheduled from May 8th through the 14th. Included in that week, Miami Shores will have a display at the Brockway Library about Historic Preservation in Miami Shores. Pictures of designated properties will be displayed with description. The County will be organizing tours,including a tour of Northeast Dade County- Biscayne Boulevard & 36th Street up to Old Spanish Monastery - which will include a part of Miami Shores, On May llth Mrs. Stofik will be part of delegation going to Tallahassee to lobby for ad valorem tax -relief for historic properties. rip adiami jhores011age F V OR ID A r 4 Mardi 21, 1983 Mrs. Stofik received a letter from Dr. Britton's office reiterating their stand that a clearcut consent to designation is not possible. This has been tabled by Council. :Chairman reminded the Board to appear on April 5th for recognition certificates to all Boards. (Miami Shores CountryClub)• The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Secretary Approved;