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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
APRIL 20, 1987
A regular meeting of the Miami. Shores Village Historic Preservation
Board was held on Monday, April 20, 1987 at 7:30 P.M.. The meeting was
called to order. by Margo. Newton, Chairman, with the following members
present:
Margo Newton, Chairman
Hank,D. Gaggstatter
Vivian D. Rodriguez
Absent: Hank Courtney and Addea Colangelo
2... MINUTES - March 16, 1987
Two typographical errowa were corrected under.#4,.paragraph 2 (was &
loses). #5, A. - She was. changed to identify Margo Newton.
Mr. Gaggstatter moved to.approve..the minutes, as corrected, seconded
by Mrs. Rodriguez, and passed unanimously.
3. LANDMARKS - REPORTS
Mrs. Rodriguez reported that in checking 107 N. E. 96th St., she has
verified there is no plaque on the house.
At 262.N. E. 96th St., Mr. Gaggstatter reported that. owner Nell
Alexander refuses to sign the Convenant because the front yard tree is
not original landscape. Ms. Newton indicated that she was advised by
Mr. Fann, Village Attorney that she can modify the Covenant, deleting
the landscape portion. She further stated that she will prepare a
Covenant accordingly, and Mr. Gaggstatter agreed to again talk with
Ns. Alexander in hopes that she will sign a modified Covenant.
Ms. Newton reported that Debbie. Schneider of 152 N. E. 92nd St. has her
house for sale; and is strongly opposed to signing a Covenant. There is
a plaque on the house. An attempt will be made to encourage new owners
to sign once itis sold.
Ms. Newton also reported that. Anthony R. Pierro is the new owner. at
121 N. E. 100th St.. He has a set of the original plans for the house,
and is doing considerable restoration changes. Further -.Mr. Pierro has
indicated that he is interested in signing the Covenant.
Regarding 361 N. E. 101st St., Ms. Newton reported she has been unable
to talk with Ms. Leemburg.
Also, she reported 29 N. E. 91st St. has been sold and the new owners are
Steven and Christine Krause.
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In response to query from Mrs. Rodriguez, Ms. Newton responded she had
not had time to discuss with Mr. Forney, concerning authority to remove
plaques where owner has refused to sign the Covenant, but she will do so.
4. GRANT
Ms. Newton reported.:that she has contacted Professional Consultants. re-
questing they submit proposals and will place -an adin the Miami Review
this week for a Consultant. This. Consultant will be supervising the
research and writings.of nomination proposal. for the National Register.
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Mrs. O. B. Simmons
257 N. E. 91st St.
A Certificate of Appropriateness for 257 N. E. 91st St. was presented
by Ms. Newton for approval. Mrs._ Simmons needs to replace a leaking
roof; work to be done by Walter Scott Roofing & Repair Inc.. The full
35 squares will be replaced with clay barrel tile. Hank Gaggstatter
moved to approve the request., seconded by Vivian Rodriguez, and passed
unanimously. Ms. Newton noted that she will try to go by tomorrow when
the old roof will be removed, to salvage some of the old tiles.
6. REPORTS, COMMENTS,ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. On Firday, April 10, 1987 Mrs. Rodriguez attended a Conference
in Boca Raton at the Boca Raton Town Hall, designed by .Architect, Addison
Mizner. Both the place and the speakers were most interesting. A luncheon
was held at the Boca Raton Club also designed. by Addison Mizner and
Kiehnel & Elliott.
B. Mrs. Rodriguez also attended the Miami Design Preservation League
Annual Luncheon Meeting. Guest speaker, Andres Duany especially emphasized
the complacency of those working in areas of preservation. Members must be
knowledgeable of :their .jobs relating to Historic Preservation.
C. Discussion ensued concerning a package being puttogether on the
Freedom Tower by Gerry Sanchez. The -comment was made that this project
should receive the support of this Board, and each.individual Member.
D. Mr. Gaggstatter announced that his firm is working on a plan to
install a fire sprinkler system at the Breakers in West.Palm Beach; with-
out destroying the ceilings,
E. Ms. Newton announced .the Dade Heritage Trust Annual Dinner will
be held at the Park Central Hotel on Miami Beach this Thursday, April 23rd.
Cocktail hour is 6-7 P.M., and dinner at 7:00 P.M..
F. Laura Young owner of the Spear -Harris House attended the meeting,
she was introduced by Margo Newton. Mrs. Young,reported they have done much
work on restoring the house at 287 N. E. 96th St., and have much more to do.
It is a unique house which was purchased with furnishings, and they are
having: the furniture restored, and cataloguing historical paper found in
the house, A most interesting and time consuming undertaking. She thanked
all for the kind words and encouragement offered.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD -3- 4/20/87
The meeting adjourned. at 8:15 P.M.
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