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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
May 15, 1989
A regular meeting of Miami Shores Village Historic Preservation Board
was held at, Miami Shores Village Hall on Monday, May 15, 1989. The meeting
was called toorder at 7:50 P.M, by Vivian Rodriguez, Chairman, with the
following members present:
Vivian Rodriguez, Chairman
Hank D. Gaggstatter, Jr.
Marty Kern
MargoNewton
2. MINUTES - APRIL 17, 1989
Following correction of two misspelled words, the minutes of the meeting
of April 17:,.1989 were approved by a motion made.by Mr. Gaggstatter,
seconded by.Ms. Newton, and passed by voice vote.
3. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
HEGEDUS RESIDENCE, 940 NE 95 ST
Mrs. Rodriguez requested action on this application for Certificate of
Appropriateness, for repair of roof using wood shake shingles to match
the existing roof, Also a request 2. for a circular- driveway in front to
accomodate more than one car.
Discussion followed concerning separating the two requests. A sketch and
site plan will be needed for the circular driveway.
Margo Newton moved to approve 8.1 for the roof repair to woodshake shingles,
motion was seconded by Mr.. Gaggstatter, and passed unanimously.
4. PROPOSED CHANGES TO COVENANT
Mrs. Rodriguez introduced an alternate Historic Landmark Covenant, which
she felt would be more palatable to homeowners. If action is taken this
evening it would need to go to the. Village Attorney, Mr. Fann and also to
Village Council for review. Considerablediscussion took place. The new
Covenant was compared tothe old. Legality of the Covenant in its present
form, also mentioned was. Mr. Courtney's opinion that any Covenant weaker
than . the present form. could. ,not be approved. It was noted that the
Covenant as is, is protective of the owner's. rights. Further it was men-
tioned that Miami Beach. and Coral Gables approve designation: without owner
consent. Ms. Newton suggested Miami Shores Village.try this, and throw
out owner consent requirement~ In continued discussion the offer of an
incentive was mentioned, maybe a Grant from Historic Preservation Board,
or some type of contest.
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• Mr. Gaggstatter moved to present the revised Covenant.to Council for
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consideration. The motion was seconded by Marty. Kern, for discussion.
In discussion it was mentioned that Council Members should be contacted
and talked with before the Board proceeds with the change. Some questions
raised: What's to be gained bythis new Covenant? Will more people sign?
It was agreed no negative backlash is needed, at this time..
The vote was called, and the motion failed by unanimous voice vote.
Mrs. Rodriguez will continue talking to Tom Logue, Dade County Attorney,
who works with the Preservation Board.
5. COMMENTS, REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Newton mentioned that the V +.•age Heritage Council House Tour was
successful. There were about.100 people in attendance. She expressed
gratitude to the Theatre and the people who opened their homes.
Mrs. Rodriguez announced she has been talking with Barbara Witte,
Downtown Revitalization Board Manager. They discussed the possibility of
placing an ad in the Village News$75.00rper page or maybe splitting
a page with the Theatre. Possibilities r the advertisement were men-
tioned: old photos, contests, architectural detail information, etc.
Ms. Newton invited Mrs..Rodriguez to attend the next meeting of the
Shores Performing ArtsiBoard at the Miami Shores. Country Club.
The Historic Preservation..BBoard budget was also discussed, and"1:
Mrs. Rodriguez noted she will pursue this with Mr. LuBien and Gail
Macdonald, Finance Director.
Mrs. Rodriguez reported she hadlooked into.the purchase of a cabinet in
which to store sets of prints, but felt the prices of $600.- $707. much
too expensive. Mr. LuBien suggested that if purchased they would need
to go on the top of the file cabinets. In further discussion, it was
determined that maybe used cabinets could be found. Size was.also dis-
cussed. Mr. Gaggstatter will look. in catalogs in his office. He will
research further , and look at the possibility of purchase of used
cabinets.
It was announced that there will be no meeting in June.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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Approved
Chairman