12-05-1994 Regular Meeting.,
HISTORIC PRESERVATION -BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
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-The regular meet ng of the Miami Shroes Vilaige Historic
Preservation Board was held at Miami Shores Village Hall on
Monday, December 5, 1994. The meeting was called to order at
ill 7:32 P.M. by Chairman von Bittner, with the following members
present:
Warren von Bittner, Chairman
Marla T. Temkin, Vice Chairperson
Elaine W. Franck
Margarita Courtney
Absent: Kimberly Logan -Hynes
Ms. Franck moved to add Item 4B to the agenda:
1. Minutes - November 7, 1994
Ms. Temkin moved to approve the Minutes of. the November 7,
1994 meeting as submitted. Ms. Franck seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
1 A. Request for Historic Designation
Lummus House
622 NE 98 St
Dr. Guy O'Grady
After a discussion, Ms. Franck moved to approve the request
for Historic Designation and recommend Historic designation
to the Village Council. Ms. Temkin seconded the motion and
• it passed unanimously.
1 B. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Re -roofing of Main House & Detached Garage/
Servant's Quarters.
622 NE 98 St
Dr. Guy O'Grady
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Mr. Todd Murry, of Arguelles & Arguelles, Roofing
Contractors, represented Dr. O'Grady and stated that he would
re -roof the structure with historic Cuban tile.
After much discussion, Ms. Courtney moved to approve
the request for Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness with the following conditions: removal of
existing roof and restore and replace original historic Cuban
tile with 1 1/2" copper eave metals, 43 Ib felt, modified
bitumen as underlayments, Alhambra -tile or equivalent as pans
and historic Cuban tile as caps. Ms. Franck seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
2. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Addition - Family Room and Laundry Room in Rear
Addition - Pool and Jacuzzi In Rear Yard
940 NE 95 St
Mr. Frank Hegedus
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Mr. Hegedus state d�at he wishes to malntai a uniformity
of the structure with the addition of the family arLd
laundry rooms. He also stated that the pool and
Jacuzzi will not be visible from the street.
Ms. Franck asked Mr. Hegedus for clarification as
the pool will be installed. Mr. Hegedus, stated the po
be Installed In the rear of the property not visible from
street.
Ms. Franck moved to approve the Application for Certificate
of Appropriateness for the addition of the family and
laundry rooms and with the conditions that the pool be in-
stalled In the location as drawn In on the plans; and no tree
removal except palms planted in 1988 to be relocated.
Ms. Courtney seconded the motion and It passed unanimously.
3. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Installation of Canvass Awnings
Spears -Harris Residence
287 NE 96 St
Tony .Wagner
Mr. Wagner stated he is restoring the structure to Its
original pre -1926 Hurricane condition. Mr. Wagner presented
a sample of the material that he would like to use that has
the same or very similar design as the original awnings as
shown In an historic 1925 photo that Mr. Wagner presented.
Ms. Temkin moved to approve the application for a Certificate
of Appropriateness for canvass awnings with the condition
that the awnings be placed and Installed In accordance with
the historic photo photocopies attached to the application.
Ms. Courtney seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Chairman von Bittner asked Mr. Wagner's consent to have the,
Board catalog the contents of the files left by the
original owner, Ellen Harris Spears, who was the Secretary of
the Shoreland Company, for research purposes.
Mr. Wagner consented to the request.
4. A Request for Rehearing
Re -roofing of Pumphouse
9823 NE 4 Ave
Miami Shores Community Church
Mr. Karrer stated that the Church had found a copy of the
1943 permit Issued for a rolled roof. He also stated that
the roof was replaced with shingles subsequent to 1943.
Rev. Kvetko stated that an engineer was present to give a re-
port.
Mr. John W. Knezevich, P.E., stated that he could not
conclude that the structure would support the without doing
costly substantial damage to the roof. He also stated that
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the roof could support a shingle or roiled roof application.
Mr. Knezevich stated that he had never personally inspected
the site.
Mr. Knezevich reiterated that a more detailed inspection
would be costly and very possibly damage the interior
decorative wood finishing on the interior of the
structure.
Ms. Courtney suggested to Rev. Kvetko that if asphalt
shingles were approved that, In mitigation the Church take
off the paint on the existing historic Cuban tile and
restoring them to their natural state.
Rev. Kvetko stated that he may be Interested at a later date
to restore the tiles when the trim required repainting, but
not at this time.
Ms. Franck moved to rehear the application and to approve the
request for the Application for Certificate of
Appropriateness to include asphalt shingles in addition to
approval for Alhambra handmade clay tile, for approval with
the express condition that the Planning & Zoning Board deter-
mine that the structure cannot otherwise structurally
support clay tiles. The preference of the Board was for clay
tile if at all possible. Ms. Courtney seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
4. A Application for Certificate of Appropriatenes
•Tyler House
Window Replacement In Detached Garage
431 NE 94 St
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Mr. Gregory Martinez represented Ms. Tyler,
mother-in-law. Mr. Martinez stated that the windows to
replaced In the detached garage are not visible from the
street and the replacement would be aluminum white casement
windows.
After a discussion, Ms. Temkin moved to approve the request
for Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to re-
place 4 windows In the servant quarters/detached garage with
the following conditions: 3 Iites per sash, 2 sashes per
window, white aluminum casement windows In the specified
areas In the appllcatlon only, and approval subject to
owner's (Rose Tyler's) signature on the application. Ms.
Franck seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
4. B Status Report on Thematic Group II Proposal
Ms. Jennifer Jove', research student from Barry University,
reported that the research of the New Miami Shores Company Is
progressing and asked Chairman von Bittner permission to
continue, and prepare some of the actual nominations. The
consensus of the Board was that they would be delighted for
her to continue with her work.
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5. Update on the Miami Shores Neighborhood Symp
Chairman von Bittner stated that he has sent a`"`"` :.p''�('Y to Ms.
Graham asking her participation In the symposium ^:a nel
member and is awaiting her response. The membe
Board stated they are contacting other possible partici
and will report back to the Chairman when there
confirmation.
6. Amendment to National Register Thematic Group I
Proposal -Consideration of Potential Properties.
Chairmhn von Bittner presented a packet to each member of the
Board regarding the Shoreland Company homes not Included In
the Initial proposal. Chairman von Bittner suggested the
Board personally drive by the homes for possible
consideration for National Register nomination.
7. Unity Day Event - Trolley Tour
Chairman von Bittner stated that he was contacted by
Ms. Roxanne Davis with regard to the possible participation
of the Historic Preservation Board In Unity Day
festivities. The consensus of the Board was that they would
be delighted to participate.
8. Status Report - Pueblo Feliz Benches
Chairman von Bittner asked Rev. Kvetko to consider donating
two Pueblo Feliz benches to the Village. Rev. Kvetko asked
Chairman von Bittner to visit with him and they could talk
about it.
9. Historic Walking Tour (12/17/94)
Ms. Temkin reported that possible candidates were being con-
tacted and she and the rest of the Board will report back
when they have confirmation of participants.
10. Next Regular Meeting
The next meeting will be called when necessary.
11. Announcements/Comments
A brief discussion occurred regarding the possibility of a
trolly tour and the Dade Herrltage Days.
A motion for adjournment was made at 10:25 P.M.
Warren von Bittner, Chairman
Veronica A. Galli, Secretary
