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#TISTQR PRE$,RRVATION B,QARD
AUL 23, 1884
A regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Board of Miami
Shores Village was held on Monday, April 23, 1984, The meeting was
called to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Miami Shores Village Hall, The
following members were present:
Marty Stofik, Chairman
James A. Dixon, Jr.
Henry D. Gaggstatter
Ralph Renick
Absent: Victor D. Griffith.
Also present: L, R. Forney, Village Manager
2, MINUTES:
The minutes of the March 1, 1984 meeting were approved as
written, by a motion made by Mr. Dixon, seconded by
Mr. Gaggstatter and carried unanimously.
3. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATED PROPERTIES:
(a) 120 N. E. 91 Street, owner — Robert A, Frech
Discussion followed review of photographs and fact
sheet on this house. It was confirmed through tax
records that the house was built in 1924, making it
the second oldest house to be considered for desig-
nation.
The house remains significantly in its original con-
dition, the only change appears to be a window on the
second floor and a wrought iron door installed in front.
Mr. Dixon moved for recommendation, seconded by Mr,
Gaggstatter, and carried unanimously,
Mr. Frech arrived later (8:20 p.m,) in the meeting, He
stated that he has no particular comments about the
house and has no objection to have it recommended for
Landmark Designation.
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( ) 477 N, E. 92 Street; oWner—Myrall,;=Band
Members reviewed photographs and fact sheet on this
property. The house is primarily significant because
of the work of a master, having been designed by
Marion Manley, the first woman architect in Miami,
Mks. Stofik read a letter from the owner, Mrs. Hand,
stating that she is not interested in having the house
designated at this time,
Following discussion Mr, Gaggstatter moved to drop
this property from the inventory, seconded by Mr. Renick,
and passed unanimously.
(c) 1009 N. E. 94 Street, owner - Karen Ellenby
This property is especially significant for its
archeological potential. The coral rock wall is an
example of the use of native materials.
Mrs. Stofik read a letter from the owner, Jay D.
Ellenby, M,D., requesting that the property be removed
from consideration.
Further discussion followed review of photographs and
the fact sheet.
Mr. Dixon moved, that in view of the owners objection,
no action be taken at this time, seconded by 'Mr. Gaggstatter,
and carried unanimously.
(d) 1008 N. E. 94 Street, owner - William Potter
Mrs. Stofik stated that due to the fact the house has
just been sold and the new owners have not been duly
notified of the Boards consideration, this property
cannot be considered at this time,
Mr, Dixon ammended his previous motion to include
1008 N. E. 94 Street, seconded by Mr, Gaggstatter, and
carried unanimously.
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(e) Miami. Shores Country "Club • &Golf C iurse
10000 Biscayne Blvd.
owner Miami Shores Village
There WAS much discussion on -the merits, and rami-
fications of designating the building and/or the
Golf Course. It was the consensus of the members
that the building itself has been altered numerous
times over the years and that the historical value
could -not be damaged if the building were replaced.
Mr, Dixon moved to recommend this property to Council
on the grounds that the property location, and the
significant part it has played in Miami Shores History,
makes it worthy of designation, provided that there is
enough latitude to allow appropripate Golf Course
maintenance, renovation and repair, and redesigning,
etc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Renick, -rand
carried unanimously,
SUMMER SCHEDULE:
Following discussion, in an effort to establish a
summer meeting schedule it was determined that there
will be a meeting in May and June,
Mr. Dixon stated that his term on the Board will expire
in June, and due to the fact that he is spending more
and more time in Tallahassee, he definitely will resign
at that time.
Mrs. Stofik distributed a Memorandum Re; Meeting
Schedule, she requested that ambers review it and be
prepared to discuss same at the May meeting,
4. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATED PROPERTIES
The following properties are to be considered at the May 21 meeting:
568 N, E, 102 Street, owner- C, Lawton McCall
361 N. E, 97 Street, owner Harriet G, Blackwell
75 N. E, 104 Street, owner - Joseph J, Velez
29 N. E, 91 Street, owner - Marty Stofik/Marie Maitland
1069 N, E. 91 Terrace, owner - Elroy L, Decker
1098 N. E. 96 Street, owner - Juan L, Aldrich
273 N. E. 98 Street, owner - Joseph M, Dorst
5. PROPERTIES TO BE NAMED IN MEMORIAM
Mr. Dixon's report on this item was tabled until the
May 21 meeting.
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6. COMMENTS:
Mrs, Fix, 54 N. E. 103rd Street, attended the meeting to
report on a Champion Gumbo Limbo tree on her property,
She reported that on April 17, 1984, Jerry Cordy, of the
State Department of Agriculture measured the tree and took
photographs which will be sent to Washington. It is re-
ported that this is the largest and oldest Gumbo Limbo, on
record, in the U. S. .
(Measurements of the tree are as follows:
1 point/inch Circumference at 4.5' above ground 124" 124 points
1 " /4 ft Crown spread (110/2) 55' 14 points
1 " /foot Height 36' 36 points
TOTAL 174 points)
It was further noted that a neighbor does not wish the tree to
overhang her property and she wants to cut it back significantly.
Following much discussion, Mr, Dixon moved to recommend the
tree as a historic object, seconded by Mr. Gaggstatter, and
passed unanimously,
Mrs. Stofik will visit the neighbor (on Tuesday, 4/24/84) in
an effort to forestall any immediate drastic pruning.
This recommendation will be made to Council at the May 1 meeting,
6. REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mrs, Stofik was pleased to report that a $1,500,00 Matching
Funds Grant has been received from the State, a part of funds
realized from Dade Charities Days, The monies will be used for a
complete survey of Miami Shores historical buildings and photo-
graphic archives to be established in conjunction with the survey,
Matching funds coming from normal secretarial time and volunteer
hours to assist an intern, who will be employed for several months
to do a .tt cough designation report on all buildings listed on the
site inventory, and to acquire a full set of pictures :o that when
a property is nominated for designation the file is ready & complete.
Use of funds will begin in July,
MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, which the Board attempted to designate
unsuccessfully some time back. Dade Council of Preservation Board
as a result of working with the School Board has permission through
the Building Committee to acknowledge the historic significance
of certain school4in Dade County.
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April 28, Open Hpuse at the Phillips House,
1066 N, E. 89 Street, 8y Dade Heritage Trust,
Mayors Task, Force 10 K run and walk,a-then i8 scheduled
for Saturday, April 28, beginning at 8;00 Aim,
Sunday, April 29, 5-8 p,m,, 'Art ShoV.PteVieV Party at the
Miami Shores. Country Club,
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm,
Approved