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aiami Jhores9illage
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
January 18, 1988
A regiiLar meeting of the Miami Shores Historic:Preservation Board was
held at the Miami Shores Village Hall, on Monday, Jana iyi18, 1988 at
7:30 P.M.. The meeting was called to order by Margo Newton, Chairman, with
the following members present:
Margo Newton, Chairman
HankD'..' Gaggstatter, Jr.
Marty Kern
Vivian Rodriguez
Absent; Henry T. Courtney
2. MINUTES - September 21, 1987 and November 16, 1987
Mr. Gaggstatter moved to approve, as written, the minutes~sof the meeting
of September 21, 1987, seconded by Mrs Kern, and passed unanimously.
Mrs. Rodriguez made .a motion to appLuae, as written, the- minutes..of the
meeting of November 16, 1987, seconded by Mr. Gaggstatter, and passed.
3. REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION
152 N.E. 93rd ST.
Margo Newton noted that this is a 1926 Mediterranean Revival house. Th
Architect was Edwin G. Cobelli. Ms.Aoutlined the noteworthy features 0 Newton
the home, further stating that it is one of the homes built as part of
the Shoreland development of Miami Shores.
Members viewed photographs,showing all the original windows and doors.
Mrs. Rodriguez moved to recommend this house for Historic Designation.,
seconded by Mr. Gaggstatter,
Mrs. Valerie Casuso the ownery.:was present. She advised that she had
planted a date palm in the planters in front, also she found a lion's
head in the basement which she will res:tbre and. put in front.
Ms. Newton explained that recommendation will be discussed by Council at
their meeting on Tuesday, February 2. She gave Ms. Casuso a copy of
'Answers to your questions' and a copy of the Covenant which she advised
must.be signed and notarized. She further explained to Ms. Casuso that
once the Covenant. is signed and approved by Council itis recorded with
Dade County as a Historic Landmark. A plaque willb.e attached to the
house, free of charge, indicating designation status. Ms. Casuso was
also advised that should she wish to make changes ori -alterations must:be
approved by the Historic Preservation Board through the -Certificate of
Appropriateness. Approval is based on much research.
Following further discussion regarding, the -name on plaque, the motion
passed by unanimous vote.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD -2- 1/18/88
4. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION
Ms. Newton reported that the Miami Shores Village Historic Preservation
Board will receive $2.,500.00 total .reimbursement,::.the full amount of the
Grant. Further she reported that all reports are in and the photos will
be sent in this week.
Members reviewed a. map drawing: with the:,designated homes- recommended for
the National Register Thematic Group ,.colored in. It was agreed that much
'work went into this job, also the taking of all.pho,tographs,a..major
undertaking by.Mr. Gaggstatter. Margo thanked everyone for all work and
efforts toward this nomination.work.
5. COMMENTS, REPORTS:, ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Newton
concerning
be held in.
in further
Newton
Mslmentioned the article by Barbara Mayer, titled "Authentic Restoration
'just feels right' which appeared in the Miami Herald., Sunday, 1/10/88..
She made a copy of the article for each member.
called to Members attention a brochure which she received,
a workshop, 'Training Program in. Preservation, Technology' to
St. Augustine,Florida, February 19-21, 1988. Those interested
information, may obtain same fromJosephineChurch, Secy.
She also called attention to an article from the Miami News outlining the
restoration work being done on the Shoreland Building -part-of °.the Shoreland
Arcade in downtown. Miami.
She_also handed out copies of the article by Beth Dunlop,. Herald Architecture
Critic, which appeared in the Miami Herald,. Sunday,.January.l7, 1988.
This s was a very informative article which -mentioned the book, " Resourceful
Rehab: A Guide for, Historic Buildings in Dade County",_ edited by Ivan
Rodriguez, Historic Preservation Division director.
Margo requested that the Secretary ask Mr. LuBien to. order•.-"A',Handbook.on
Historic Preserva.tion.Law", which was. outlined and recommended in the
Florida Preservation News,.November/December, 1987. Cost of -the book will
be $30.00 (paperback) (plus $2.00,for postage and handling)...Order will be
sent to:- Lydia Anderson (NC), The Conversation Foundation, 1250 24th.Street,
N. W., Washington, D. C. 20037.
Vivian Rodriguez commented that she attended
Beach. :There was.good coverage, many people
worthwhile. This was followed by discussion
the.Art ,Deco ,Weekend on 'Miami
and.the,,whole weekend very
on restoration on Miami Beach*
There being no .further business, the.meeting adjourned.at 8:15 P.M..
The meeting„reconvened, so that Mrs.. Rodriguez could make a motion that,
Ms. Newton, Chairman, address a letter of support to the Planning & Zoning
Board and acknowledge their invitation to attend their meeting of 1/28/88.
This motion was seconded: by. Mr. Gaggstatter, and passed unanimously.
The meeting then adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Approvedl/A