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11-21-1983 Regular Meetingc'iiami cihores9llage F L O R I D A HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD NOVEMBER 21, 1983 A regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board of Miami Shores Village was held on Monday, November 21, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, with the following Board members present: Marty Stofik, Chairman James A. Dixon, Jr, Victor D. Griffith Henry D. Gaggstatter Absent: Ralph Renick 2) MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of October 3, 1983 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr. Gaggstatter, and carried. 3) CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATED PROPERRTIES: a) 577 N.E. 96 Street, owner - Carl Fabian Following discussion, review of photographs of the "Camp House" and consideration of the architectural and historical history of this structure, all agreed this is a fabulous house, Mrs. Carl R. Fabian was present at the meeting and showed photographs of the interior of her home to the Board. For the benefit of Mrs. Fabian, our Chairman explained the essential elements of our Ordinance as well as the necessary steps to be taken in the event external changes are desired. Following consideration by the Board, Mr. Dixon moved that recommendation be made to Council for Landmark Designation of this property, seconded by Mt, Gaggstatter, and carried unanimously. Mrs. Fabian was advised this would be taken to Council on December 20th, rather than December 6th. • • aiami Jhores91llage F L OR ID A 2 - 11/21/83 b) 152 N.E. 92 Street, owner - Jose Barrocas Mr. Stofik noted that there had been some rather unfortunate alterations made to this structure and this family, who are very much involved in historic preservation,have corrected many incompatible changes made by previous owners. Mrs. Barrocas is an architect and has just completed her master thesis on twenty of the most historic homes in Dade County.. Following review of photographs and the fact sheet,. Mr. Griffith moved the Board recommend Landmark Designation for this structure, seconded by Mr. Gaggstatter, and carried unanimously. 361 N.E. 101 Street, owner - Sjoerd Leemburg Due to its symmetry, this is a very unusual Kiehnel & Elliott structure. Following review of the fact sheet and photographs of the home, Mr. Dixon moved for recommendation for Landmark Designation, seconded by Mr, Griffith,and carried unanimously, d) 553 N.E. 101 Street, owner - Jim Yates Mr. Yates requested landmark designation of this property and now is vacilating on whether or not he wishes designation. Mr. Dixon stated that under the circumstances, in deference to Mr. Yates, we should pass on this structure. Discussion followed relative to Mr. Yates intention to build an addition to the house and also, whether or not the Board would consider, at this time, the structure of significance for landmark designation recommendation, The Board was in accord to drop this house from cons ,deration and so inform the owner, e) 501 N.E. 101 Street,(Lucien Renuart Res,) ownerr:Robert Koppen Mr. Dixon advised the Board he spoke to Mr. Robert Koppen, who is very conscious of the significance of historical designation, but was mainly concerned about deed restrictions relative to conveying title. Mr. Dixon noted he assured Mr. Koppen there were no deed restrictions and Mr, Koppen then advised Mr. Dixon he wished more time to think this over. • • Miami Jhoresfillage F L OR ID A 11/21/83 Mr. Dixon advised the Board he would get back to Mr. Koppen before our next meeting, and whether Mr. Koppen agrees or not, at that time we can consider whether or not we will designate the home. Following discussion, Mr. Dixon moved that we table this structure for designation consideration until our next meeting, seconded by Mr. Gaggstatter, and carried unanimously, 4) NOMINATION OF PROPERTIES TO BE CONSIDERED The following properties are to be discussed at the December 19th meeting: (( 1379 N.E. 94 Street - - owner Paul S. Annis (Jeffries House) 384 N.E. 94 Street - " Robert H. Davis (Anderson/Walker House) y107 N.E. 96 Street - Robert S. Viscount (Nelson/Cushman House 940 N.E. 95 Street 6V " Dean R. Miller y 960 N.E. 95 Street - " Eugenia C. Blackwell (Collins House) 5) For consideration at our January 16th meeting the following properties will be discussed: 284 N.E. 96 Street 313 N.E. 92 Street 333 N.E. 92 Street 341 N.E. 92 Street 357 N.E. 92 Street - Owner Dennis F.Fisher (Riach) - " Donald W. McIntosh " Blanche P. Clark " Alice Dickinson " Thomas M. Beck The four residences on N.E. 92 Street may be considered as District, a Historic. The Chairman requested.the Board to submit, at our December meeting, nominations for consideration in February, 1984. • • iami cJhores9 llage F L OR 10 A 11/21/83 6) DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPERTIES NOMINATED FOR WHICH OWNER CONSENT HAS NOT BEEN OBTAINED The Chairman noted this was put on the agenda because of properties such as the Barnott Homestead. Mrs, Stofik questioned whether the Board would consider sending some communication to people who for various reasons requested their home not be considered for landmark designation, advising we are still interested in their homes and would appreciate discussing this with them. Mr. Dixon agreed this would bea good idea to follow-up and place on a future agenda. 7) STATUS REPORT ON INFORMATION BROCHURE - MR. DIXON Mr. Dixon advised he will have the information brochure available very shortly and this brochure should be included with letter sent to owners who have not yet consented to designation. Mention at this time was made of several homes who should receive our brochure and letter, namely,Col. Harris' house, the Fowler home, Cawthorn house, Connolly house, and the Colangelo residence. 8) COMMENTS, REPORTS' AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chairman announced receipt of a letter from Mk, Dixon resigning from the Preservation Board as he is moving to Tallahassee the 1st week in January, 1984, Mr. Dixon advised.he will continue to own his but this will not be his principal residence to his nephew. Mr. Dixon will fly in several to his legal functions, and does not think he to devote to the Preservation Board, home in the Shores, - it will be rented days a week to attend will have the time Following discussion with the Board, Mr. Dixon withdrew his letter resigning from the Preservation Board and advised that he will continue service but would not seek reappointment. A letter was received from Richard K,Johnson declining our offer of position of Special Advisor to the Board, noting his time is limited to devote to civic duties and he therefore would prefer to utilize. this time to a more active role. • • 9 Liami cJ boies9' llage F L OR ID A - 5 - 11/21/83 Mrs. Stofik reported on Mr. Dixon's eloquent speech to Council with reference to recommendation of the Historic Preservation Board that consideration be given to naming Village property in memory of past founders of the community: The Village Manager is in the process of preparing appropriate language to be added to our Ordinance to delegate this to the Historic Preservation Board. Our Chairman attended the National Trust Preservation Meeting in San Antonio. In attendance were more than 2,000 people and the conference was very successful. Mrs. Stofik informed the Board that the recording, secretary, Gloria Mato, was leaving the employ of the Village, Mr, Dixon moved that the Board offer Mrs. Mato their heartfelt thanks for her work and dedication to this Board and best wishes 'in the future. Motion was seconded by Mr'. Griffith and carried unanimously. February 10th and lith, there will be a series of three seminars co-sponsored by Dade Heritage Trust and Florida International University's Continuing Education Division about tax benefits of Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation as a Real Estate project and the buying and restoring of historic buildings. In conjunction with Friends of the Library, on February 15, 1984 Arva Parks will show a film, Miami, The Magic City. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Secretary Approved: CHAIRMAN