11-18-1985 Regular Meeting•
Miami cihores illage
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
November 18, 1985
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Historic Preservation
Board was held on Monday, November 18, 1985. The meeting was called
to order by Margo Newton at 7:30 p.m., at the Miami Shores Village
Hall. The following members were present:
Margo Newton, Chairman
H. D, Gaggstatter, Jr.
Vivian Rodriguez
Absent: Addea Colangelo
2. MINUTES
Ms. Newton suggested the following amendments to the minutes:
Pg 2, #6, paragraph 7...Thematic Group nomination to the
National Register of Historic Places. Paragraph 8 ,,,Main Street
Program , and any Downtown Revitalization projects and plans.
Mr, Gaggstatter moved to approve the minutes as amended, seconded
by Vivian Rodriguez, and carried unanimously.
3. THEMATIC GROUP (not Resource) NOMINATION - NATIONAL REGISTER OF
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Ms. Newton met with Michael Zimny last week. She reported it was
an informative and worthwhile meeting. Mr.. Zimny brought with him
brochures with information and guidelines on applying for the
Thematic Group Nomination and a brochure on the National Register
of Historic Places. Plan of action to apply was also discussed.
4. FEDERAL GRANT-IN=-AID ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
A letter was received by Ms. Newton from George Percy, Bureau of
Historic Preservation, Tallahassee, outlining the Federal Grant
funds available in 1986. These funds provided to assist local
planning and survey efforts, Application deadline for the 50/50
in kind services grant, as received last year, is December 16, 1985.
Advisory Council to .the Bureau of Historic Preservation will make
their decision by February 15, 1986, Grant award - 3/15/86.
Contract must be signed by 4/30/86, and all expenditures & reim-
bursements must be completed by September 30, 1987. Ms. Newton
outlined the criteria for application. She noted that a $1,500.00
Grant will be applied for, the largest sum of these monies being
used to hire a consultant to prepare the forms, etc, The theme
could be the 1925,- 1926 years, homes by the Shoreland Co, of which
there are about 30,
Following discussion, Mr. Gaggstatter moved to apply for Federal
Grant -In -Aid Assistance for Historic Preservation Project, for
Thematic Group Nomination to the National, Register of Historic
Places, seconded by Mrs. Rodriguez, and passed unanimously,
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Ms. Newton will seek Council approval at their meeting on
Tuesday, Nov. 19. She will then call Fred Gaske in Tallahassee
to ask for nomination forms immediately, Also she will contact
Ivan Rodriguez regarding the Consulting position and writing
the Grant.
5. COVENANTS PENDING SIGNATURE REPORT:
It was reported that 310 N. E. 99th St„ a landmark designated
property, is in foreclosure by the Bank. Ms, Newton will speak
with Mercy Perez, the listing agent for the property, and then
the bank official to inform them of the historic designation.
Margo Newton reported, she does not have a telephone number for
Debbie Schneider, the new owner of 152 N, E. 92 St, so will
make an effort to visit her, Mr. & Mrs. McIntosh of 313 N, E,
92nd St., will sign if the covenant is modified to that portion
of the house (West wing) designated, only.
Mr. Gaggstatter reported, the owners of 107 N. E. 96th St., also.
will sign a modified covenant. This will be discussed at the
next meeting in December. Mr. Gaggstatter also checked with
Nell Alexander, 262 N. E. 96th St., she at first indicated that
she would sign, and then apparently changed her mind, He will
contact her again. 287 N. E. 96th St., Jay Young the new owner
has indicated that he will sign.
Since Addea Colangelo was not present, there was no report on
577 N. E. 96th St., or 1245 N. E. 96th St,
Vivian Rodriguez reported, she haS no phone number forthe owners
at 121 N. E. 100th St. or 361 N. E. 101st St., so will go by,
and then report later.
6. PROPOSED REMOVAL OF DESIGNATION
1291 N. E. 96th St.
Fallowing discussion, that this house has been so modified, that
it no longer reflects the original, a motion was. made by Vivian
Rodriguez to recommend to Council that, 1291 N. E, 96th St, be
removed from designation as a Historic Landmark, The motion was
seconded by Hank Gaggstatter, and carried unanimously,
7. PROPERTIES SUGGESTED FOR NOMINATION PROPOSAL:
61 N. E. 96th St, 540 N. E. 96th St„ & 269 N, E, 99th St.
Mr. Gaggstatter moved to table this item to the next meeting in
December, seconded by Mrs, Rodriguez, and passed unanimously.
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110 8. RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTION CONSERVE NEIGHBORHOODS
Ms. Newton reported, this is a worthwhile publication, and
she feels it will be useful to the Board. Mr. Gaggstatter
moved to renew the Board's subscription to Conserve Neighborhoods,
seconded by Mrs. Rodriguez, and passed unanimously.`
Ms. Newton will have the magazine delivered to her home, and
after reviewing contents, she will pass it on to the Library to
be used as a reference. Subscription renewal fee is $15.00
9. COMMENTS, REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Newton reported the plans for the Candlelight Tour are moving
along. Scheduled date is December 11, 1985, 7:00 to 9:00 p,m.,
cost of tickets $10.00, will be available by calling Margo Newton,
Addea Colangelo, or Marty Stofik. Tickets will also be available
at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Marty Stofik, the evening of tour,
Ms. Newton and Mrs. Rodriguez attended the Luncheon meeting of
Dade County Council of Preservation Boards, Oct. 28, 1985. The
group was good and the meeting interesting, lunch at the Niami
Women's Club was also good. She was proud to report that Miami
Shores is doing so much compared to the County and other munici-
palities in our area.
Mrs. Rodriguez reported, she and her husband visited the Deering
Estate on Saturday. The Estate has just been purchased by the
State and Dade County and being operated under the auspices of the
Parks and Recreation Dept. as a Public Park. The buildings are
in marvelous condition, and the day was most,interedting and
informative.
Ms. Newton also reported that regarding Dade Heritage Days, a
monthly meeting is planned to prepare for Dade Heritage Days
scheduled to be held next Spring. The next meeting will be held
on November 21, 1985.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Approved ell
Chairman