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06-20-1983 Regular Meeting (2)• • a Liami c1 kores d dale F L OR ID A HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD JUNE 20, 1983 A regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board was held on Monday, June 20, 1983, at 7:30 p,m., at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Marty Stofik, Chairman C. Lawton McCall James A. Dixon, Jr. Victor D. Griffith Absent: Ralph Renick 2) MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of May 16, 1983 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr. Griffith, and carried. 3) REVIEW OF PROPERTIES NOMINATED FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: a. OXAR HOMESTEAD (owner: MRS.CARMEN SMITH) 1051 N.E. 92 STREET We received from Mr. Charles E. Oxar, D.D.S., considerable documentation regarding the early period of the Oxar Homestead. The site itself has considerable historic merit dating back to the 1893 homestead. Recent photographs reveal this structure has been considerably altered. This structure was before the Board at the request of the present owner, Mrs. Carmen A. Smith. However, she is presently contemplating putting the house on the market, and is unsure of accepting landmark designation at the present time. Discussion was held relative to the severe remodelling of this house so that the original structure can no longer be recognized, Our Ordinance provides for designation of historic sites and Mr. Dixon felt this structure deserved a historic site designation, Mrs. Stofik noted that of primary value on the site are the trees which are protected under the County Enviornmental Tree Ordinance. Mr. Dixon moved for recommendation to Council,designation as a historical site, subject to section 6, Ordinance No, 439-82, seconded by Mr. Griffith and carried unanimously. • • • aiami Jhores9 tillage F L OR ID A - 2 June 20, 1983 b. MR. & MRS. RICHARD COLANGELO 9760 N.E. 5 AVENUE ROAD Mr. and Mrs. Richard Colangelo attended the meeting and advised the Board they did not have sufficient time to assemble information requested by the Chairman relative to prior ownership and background. Following discussion, Mr, Dixon moved to defer further consideration of the Colangelo house until our next meeting at which time we should have additional information on prior ownership and background of the structure. Motion was seconded by Mr. Griffith and carried unani- mously. c. MR. & MRS. JOHN BUCKI 349 N.E. 93 STREET This two-story Mediterranean Revival structure constructed in the 1920's was originally in the Coyner family; Ed Coyner was a trainer for Jack Johnson and they lived in the house for many years. The structure was given as a wedding gift to Mrs. J.C. Ives from the Ives family. Mr. Bucki has a taped conversation with one of the original owners and will supply. the Board with same at his earliest convenience. Following review of the photographs, and discussion, Mr. Griffith moved to recomend to Council Landmark Designation of the Bucki home, seconded by Mr. McCall, and carried unani- mously. d. MR.& MRS. RICHARD JOHNSON 548 GRAND CONCOURSE This two-story Georgian structure is the only one of Classical design from the 1920`s in Miami Shores,Architect,Robert Law Weed. Mr. Johnson, an architect, presented original plans of the residence for review. Following discussion, M±.• Griffith moved for recommendation to Council for Landmark Designation of 548 Grand Concouse, seconded by Mr. Dixon and carried unanimously. • e.� cliami Jhores9Ilage F L OR ID A 3 HARRISON RESIDENCE (Owner: NANCY J. FLACK) 1245 N.E. 96 STREET This two-story Mediterranean Revival structure was built by M.R. Harrison, who was a member of the first Miami Shores Village Council as well as serving on our Planning and Zoning 'Board. He was one of the contractors who built Biscayne Boulevard through Miami Shores, the last major project of the Shoreland Company. In additional. to historical significance this structure: is one of the most impressive examples of the Mediterranean Revival architecture in the Village. Nancy J.Flack was in attendance, Following discussion, Mr. Dixon moved for Landmark Designation recommendation to Council as a historical and structural significant site, seconded by Mr. McCall, and carried unanimously. 4) NOMINATION OF PROPERTIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION - SEPTEMBER -19, 1983 The Board was requested by the Chairman to identify six properties deemed worthy of designation at our meeting of September 19, 1983, 5) COUNCIL ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS Council tabled action on the Barnott Homestead and the Mercer Building and the Village Manager notified th.oae involved, 6) STATUS REPORT ON INFORMATION BROCHURE Mr. Dixon advised he reviewed the Coral Gables brochures, samples which were examined by the Board, and lir, Dixon was of the opinion they were well done and could form a solid basis for our brochures. He recommended the Board wait until we have a larger number of properties and advised he will have further information by our September meeting. • • iami Jhores1Iage FLORIDA - 4 - June 20, 1983 7) COMMENTS, REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Dixon reported to the Chairman information he received from his daughter, who is on Gov, Graham's legal staff. Mr. Dixon received a call from his daughter advising re an inquiry froma Governor's aide as to why Miami Shores Preservation Board is trying to force Dade County to commit the. Miami Shores Elementary School to be designated as a historical site. Mrs. Stofik spoke to the Governor and Firs, Graham with reference to the designation. Mr, Dixon cleared up the matter of the "forced designation" question and urged that the Governor's officer in charge coerce the school board. to desig- nate the Miami Shores Elementary School as a historic site, This case is still alive somewhere, The Chairman noted that we should recall the Pruitt House at a future meeting. • 8) The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. • Approved:_° C1ATRMAN