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02-27-1984 Regular Meeting• • • Miami cfhorenillage F L OR ID A S I PR C PRESR tVATION BOARD FPRUJRY 27, 1984 A regular meeting of the liistQrie Preservation Board of Miami Sbgrea 7 1lage was held on 'Monday, February 27, 1984. The meeting wae called tQ order at 8;45 p,m, at the Village Hall, with the fclllpng mmbers present; Marty Stofik, Chairman Henry •D, Gaggstatter Victor D, Griffith Absent; ,Tames A, Dixon, Jr. Ralph. Renick Nies. Stofik advised the Board, she had received a call from 14r. Japes A, Dixon, Jr, stating that he would be unable to attend the meeting this evening because of a prior commitment. Mr, Ralph Renick also called tp say he is unable to attend, 2) Minutes of the meeting of.January 23, 1984 were approved as written by a motion by Mr, Gaggstatter, seconded by Mr. Griffith, and carried unanimously, CQNSTDERAT1QN'OF NQMTNATRD PROPERTIES (a) 313 N 92 Street. owner -- 'Dori •Mclntosh Mr, McIntosh, present at the meeting, stated he was pleased that his home merits consideration but is especially interested in Why? Also Mr. McIntosh wished to have the restrictions on Landmark Designated properties clarified. Mrs, Stofik outlined a brief description of the site's relationship to the history, development, architecture and culture of Miami Shores, She further stated that any change would have to be architecturally compatible, Mrs.Stofik called attention to the Secretary of Interiors guidelines, which are very specific as to limitations, She added that in searching the files, this structure has been frequently altered since construction in 1927. Mr. McIntosh noted that the architectural facade of the house can only be preserved, realistically speaking, based upon the second story section built in 1927, Historically, the St, Rose of Lima Catholic Church began its parish in the house. • • -2- 2/27/84 Mr. McIntosh stated that Church services were held in what is now the living room, and babies were baptized and confedsionals heard in the bedroom. He stated it is a very livable and spacious home. Following discussion, Mr, McIntosh advised the Board, he is not adverse to having the house recommended for Landmark Designation. In reply to Mr. McIntosh's query as to the Board's recom- mendation for designation without owner consent. Mrs. Stofik advised him that the home owner has been notified of the consideration and has the opportunity to respond. A recom- mendation is made by the Historic Preservation Board, the owner is subsequently contacted for approval before it goes to Council for final approval. Th possibility of considering 313, 333, 341, and 357 N. E. 92 St. as a unit was discussed, It was determined that these properties can be considered collectively or individually. Mr. Griffith moved to approve these houses as a unit, providing owner approval is obtained for all four properties, seconded by Mr, Gaggstatter, and carried unanimously, In reply to the question raised by Mrs, Stofik, Chairman, should any of these houses be considered individually in the event unit approval is not obtained, the following action is recorded; (a) 313 N. E. 92 Street; ' owner - Don McIntosh Mr. Griffith moved to recommend the McIntosh house to the Village Council for designation as a Historic Landmark, seconded by 'Nr, Gaggstatter, and carried unanimously. (b) 333 N. E, 92 Street; owner — Blanch -Clark (c) A copy of the Landmark Fact Sheet and photographs were reviewed by the Board. Following discussion the members agreedl they are very hesitant to designation of this house individually, The contextual significance are out- standing. However, it was felt that standing alone this residence is too new, having been constructed in 1954. 341 N, E. 92 Street, owner — Alice Dickinson Fact Sheet and photographs. were reviewed, Discussion followed. No action was taken on the Dickinson house. (d) 357 N. E, 92 Street, owner - Thomas Beck Mrs, Stofik stated, this house is the closest to being in the original condition than any of the four houses consid- ered, Discussion followed review of the Fact Sheet and photographs. Upon passing the gavel to Mr. Gaggstatter, Mrs. Stofik moved to recommend the Thomas Beck house for Historic Designation, seconded by Mr, Gaggstatter, and passed unanimously, • • -3- 2/27/84 (e) 385 N, E. 96 Street, owner - Dennis Fisher Mrs. Stofik announced that she had been in contact with Mr, Fisher. He requested that due to circumstance beyond his control, consideration of his house be rescheduled for March. 4. NOMINATIONS OF PROPERTIES TO BE CONSIDERED The following properties are to be discussed at the March 19 meeting. These first five properties had been previously tabled: 369 N. E. 97 Street, owner - Michael P, Connolly 9760 N. E. 5 Avenue Road, owner - Mr. & Mrs, Richard Colangelo 501 N, E. 94 Street, owner - Robert Koppen 351 N. E, 105 Street, owner - Mr. & Mrs, Dudley Cawthon 284 N, E, 95 St., owner - Dennis Fisher Other houses to be considered for designation follow: 257 N. E. 91 Street 1291 N, E. 96 Street 310 N. E. 99 Street - Richard Carl house For consideration at the April 15 meeting the following properties will be discussed: Miami Shores Country Club and Golf Course 1008 N. E. 94 Street 1009 N, E. 94 Street 120 N. E. 91 Street 477 N, E. 92 Street 5. PROPOSED INFORMATION BROCHURE Mr. Gaggstatter requested this item be tabled until possibly next month after he has had sufficient time to study it. Discussion was postponed, 6. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE INCENTIVES Members reviewed a Memorandum prepared by Mrs. Stofik, Ret Proposed Incentives. Following lengthy:'discussion on each item, Mr, Gaggstatter moved to send a refined list of the recommendations to the Council for review, seconded by Mr. Griffith, and passed unanimoisly, 7, GRANT APPLICATION Discussion of monies realized from Charity Day at the race= track which are designated to be spent in the State of Florida. Mrs, Stofik informed the Board that she and Mr. Forney had drawn up a proposed Grant request for a $5,000,00 Grant from -4- 2/27/84 the State, This Grant would match $1,500,00 in kind services, staff support, office space, materials, and $1,000,00 volunteer time by the Historic Preservation Board, These funds would be used to conduct an in depth survey of all the Historic properties built in Miami Shores before 1945, and potential archeological sites. Mr, Gagstatter moved to accept the proposed Grant application as prepared by Mr. Forney and Mrs, Stofik, seconded by Mr. Griffith, and carried unanimously. 8, COMMENTS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS 1) Mrs, Stofik announced that the Florida Board of Historic Preservation and Commission did meet as scheduled in Tampa, Mrs, Stofik was elected as Chairman of this Board for another six months until the annual organization- al meeting in Tampa, 2) April 9, 1984, 12:15 p,m. the Dade County Council of Historic Preservation Boards, will hold its meeting at the Miami Womens Club. 3) April 20 - May 20 have been designated as Dade Heritage Days in Dade County. 4) The weekend of April 27 - 29 has been designated as the weekend for the N. E. District. Some events planned for Miami Shores are: (a) Open House -.Tebb tt House (b) Historical Display at Brockway Library (c) The persons who operate the Art Gallery at the Miami Shores Country Club will do a special show of Historic buildings in Miami Shores. (d) Possible tour of Historic sites in -Miami Shores Mrs. Stofik will research this possibility. Mrs, Stofik stated that details will be mailed on Dade Heritage Days and all activities planned around Dade County, The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p,m,. 7/f ecr 444,, (1:74 ary Approved • •