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04-21-1986 Regular Meeting• aiami c.fhores91Ilage F L OR ID A HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD April 21, 1986 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board was held on Monday, April 21, 1986. The meeting was called to order by Margo Newton, Chairman, at 7:40 P.M. at the Miami Shores Village Hall, with the following members present: Margo Newton, Chairman H. D. Gaggstatter, Jr. Addea Colangelo Henry T. Courtney Vivian D. Rodriguez 2. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of February 24, 1986 were approved as amended, by a motion .made by Mr. Gaggstatter, seconded by Vivian Rodriguez, and passed unanimously. Addea Colangelo moved to approve, as written, the minutes of the meeting of March 17, 1986, seconded by Mr. Gaggstatter, and passed unanimously. The minutes of the Special Meeting held on April 7, 1986 were approved, as written, by a motion made by Vivian Rodriguez, seconded by Mr. Gaggstatter, and carried by a unanimous vote. 3. CARL FABIAN 577 N. E. 96th St. - COVENANT Members reviewed the Modified Covenant signed by Carl and Aida Fabian. Ms. Newton outlined the ruling from Mr. Fann, Village Attorney and the memo from Mr. Forney. Members were advised that they could accept a modified covenant, however, they must take into consideration the precedent which would. be set, and the possibility of gutting the intent of the existing Covenant. Much discussion followed. Mr. & Mrs. Fabian were present. Mr. Fabian noted that both.h&and Mrs. Fabian are very strongly in favor of seeing the house preserved. At the time they consented to Landmark Designation they were told that these certain changed could be made to the house. Further, the Fabians' were advised by their attorney that signing the Covenant in its' form goes on for perpetuity;.;and conceivably several years down the road when the make up of the Board is different, hands could.be tied. The intent of modifying is to allow for flexibility in the future, even though their intent is to preserve and protect the property. The Covenant as drawn up could be restrictive, and give others full authority to make decisions regarding Change. • HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD -2- 4/21/86 Mrs. Rodriguez felt there were items written into the modified covenant which could cause drastic changes to the[:pkoperty by a future owner, and very much change the character of the house. She especially. objected to items 1, 2, 5, & 6. Mrs. Rodriguez further stated that she might be more apt to approve the modification if the statements were clarified in keeping with the guidelines of the Department of Interior, which would indicate changes sensitive to the original. Mr. Courtney arrived at this time. It was the consensus of the Board that Mr. & Mrs. Fabian receive a copy of the Department of Interior Guidelines. The Board will make suggestions in verbage.to modify the covenant, in an effort to arrive, at a covenant which both parties could live with. Discussion continued concerning Members desire to work with the Fabians on language mutually agreed upon, so that any changes would be in keeping with the character of the house. Mr. Gaggstatter moved that the Board work with Mr. & Mts. Fabian in the effort to come up with language which would be mutually agreeable, seconded by Mrs. Rodriguez, and. carried unanimously. Discussion continued. Ms. Newton expressed pleasure in the interest of Mr. & Mrs. Fabian in their home} and preserving its' character, she thanked them for coming to the meeting, and again expressed a desire to come to agreement on a modified covenant. 4. FEDERAL GRANT ASSISTANCE Letter from George Percy, Chief, Bureau of Historic Preservation Florida Department of State. Msr. Newton read a letter from George Percy, stating that. the Miami Shores Historic Preservation is #10 on the priority list to receive funding of $2,000. when the funds become available. 5. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Ms. Newton stated that in reviewing the Ordinance she realized that the Chairman serves for a period of one year, since she was appointed last April tofill a term to September she feels a Chairman should be elected. Following brief discussion, Addea Colangelo moved to appoint Margo Nelaton, Chairman of Historic Preservation Board to run to September, seconded by Vivian Rodriguez, and carried unanimously. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS, REPORTS A. The listing of Miami Shores Historic Landmarks was review by Ms. Newton, who commented on those who have not signed the covenant. Of a total of 27, 8 have not signed, and one was removed from designation. Mrs. Colangelo suggested the home- owners be invited to the functions sponsored by the Board so that they will be more comfortable, and aware of the Board's functions. • • HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD -3- 4/21/86 B. Ms. Newton urged members to write letters. to Commissioners, and make calls concerning present level of funding for Metro,Dade Division of Historic Preservation. These letters should be written before July, before the new budget is prepared and adopted. C. A letter has been sent to Daniel & Claudia Aulton by Ms. Newton, as was moved at the special meeting of the Board. She also enclosed a copy of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. It was agreed by the. Board that in the future the owner should be present when A Certificate of Appropriateness is considered. D. The Miami Shores House Tour is scheduled for.April 27th, 1-4 P.M., tickets willcbe available at the Grand Concourse Apartments. Stephen Smith is writing an article for the Neighborssection of The Miami Herald to promote the event. E. May 14,is Preservation Day in Tallahassee, sponsored by the Florida Trust. This is a fine experience if one can attend, and it gives an opportunity to lobby the legislatures. Also Ms. Newton urged those who are not members to join the Florida Trust, she has the application forms. F. A program, sponsoredby the Friends of the Library In conjunction with Dade Heritage Days will be held on April 22 at 7:00 P.M. at the Miami Shores Brockway Library. G. Mrs. Rodriguez announced, the Dade Council of Preservation Boards is sponsoring a workshop on May 24th at the Miami Woman's Club. The Workshop will run from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. H. Mr. Courtney wished to encourage people to open their homes for special viewing by the public, he requested discussion and sugges- tions as to how this could be accomplished. Mrs. Rodriguez suggested an article in the Chamber News highlighting a Historic Landmark, a Miami Shores monthly showcase home. Discussion followed. The business of the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.. 7. MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE SLIDES A slide program of early Miami Shores was conducted with commentary by Mr. Gaggstatter. The slides were assembled by Lawton McCall, a former Miami. Shores Village Manager. Program concluded at 9:30 P.M. Approved Chairman