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04-24-1995 Regular Meeting• • ` F HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Historic Preservation Board was held at Miami Shores Village Hall on Monday, April 24, 1995. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Chairman von Bittner with the following members present: Warren von Bittner, Chairman Maria Temkin, Vice Chairperson Elaine Franck Kimberly Logan -Hynes Absent: Margarita R. Courtney Chairman von Bittner stated that Margarita Courtney was excused from the meeting to attend a conference featuring Helen Muir and Paul Kleinberg, the outcome of which she would summarize at the next Board Meeting. The Secretary called the Roll and administered the Oath to all who would be testifying at the meeting. 1. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 27, 1995 Member Logan -Hynes moved to approve the Minutes of the February 27, 1995, meeting as submitted. Member Franck seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. PRESENTATION Mr. Dan Arguelles asked to make a special presentation to the Board on his new line of Artezano hand -made roofing tiles. Mr. Aguelles brought six samples of tile to show the Board. He explained how the tiles were made and that it was his desire to use this type of tile to replicate the look of hand made tile on contemporary barrel tile roofs and to supplement Cuban tile on historic restorations where the salvage ratio of Cuban tile was less than 100%. He stated that Artezano could be mixed with other historic hand -made clay tiles and still maintain the original integrity of the roof. He stated that Artezano was far superior to even the well-known Alhambra tile, yet far less expensive. Mr. Arguelles spoke about some of the non- designated homes in Miami Shores at which he anticipated using these tiles. After several minutes of discussion, Chairman von Bittner asked Mr. Arguelles if he would mind staying through the meeting as an applicant was coming before the Board on a roofing issue and may be interested in hearing about his Artezano tile. Mr. Arguelles • agreed to stay. • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting April 24, 1995 Page Two 3. APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Installation of Canvas Awnings 152 NE 92 Street Owner: Lila Li Ms. Li presented a request to install canvas awnings at her home. She gave the Board pictures and swatches of what she wanted to do. She had chosen a solid dark green bubble type awning for the front door and three additional windows. The Board determined that this style was too contemporary. The awnings needed to protect the home but also preserve its historical integrity. Ms. Li wanted to install a square type awning over the arched windows as this would hide the arch of the windows, it was determined that this would not be appropriate. Chairman von Bittner suggested that she use a striped awning to maintain a traditional 1920's look. He suggested she view Tony Wagner's home at 3rd Avenue and NE 96 Street. He had installed traditional striped awnings which truly enhanced the character of the home. It was suggested to Ms. Li that she consider using the same type of awning on her windows. The Board recommended that Ms. Li research and study the issue further and withdraw her present application as it would likely be denied. Ms. Li accepted the Board's recommendation and withdrew her application. 4. APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Restoration of Front Entryway Landing and Steps 10108 NE First Avenue Owner: Warren von Bittner Chairman von Bittner passed the gavel to Vice -Chairperson Temkin so that he might approach the Board -as an applicant. Mr. von Bittner was requesting to restore the front entryway landing and steps at his home to conform with the landing and steps depicted in a 1925 line drawing published in the Miami Herald by the Shoreland Company on June 5, 1925 (copy of which drawing was attached to the application). Mr. von Bittner wanted to add two square rectanglular pedestals on each side of the front entryway and to change the tile on the steps to more closely replicate the entryway shown on the 1925 line drawing. The pedestals would be covered with stucco and painted white to match the color of the house. He stated that this exact design had been implemented, and was still extant on a home on 98th Street. Mr. von Bittner was asked if he had the original plans on the home, and he stated that there were none known in existence. Member Logan -Hynes stated. that she had a problem with the application because plans did not exist and, Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting April 24, 1995 Page Three in her opinion, a 1925 line drawing was merely a Shoreland Company adverstisement and did not reflect the true intentions of the architects, Kiehnel & Eliott. She also stated that, in her opinion, the application did not meet the Secretary of Interior's guidelines based upon the evidence presented. Member Frank suggested that a photograph of the existing front steps would assist the Board in coming to a decision. Accordingly, Mr. von Bittner withdrew his present application and agreed to supplement the application at a later date with a photograph. 5. WORDING FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK BRASS PLAQUE 374 NE 95 Street Owner: Andrew & Toya Dubin The Board determined the wording for this plaque had already been decided at the last meeting and no further action was needed. Chairman von Bittner was informed that because the house was not associated with a significant historical • figure or family, the wording would be the standard language used on most of the historic plaques in the Shores. 6. WORDING FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK BRASS PLAQUE 21 NW 101 Street Owner: James A. Smith, Sr. &Charles W. Smith • Chairman von Bittner was again informed that because the house was not associated with a significant historical figure or family, the wording would be the standard language used on most historic plaques in the Shores. 7. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FORM Chairman von Bittner present a revised Application for Certificate of Appropriateness Form to the Board to review. He stated that this revision was quite similar to the application that Metro Dade uses. Member Logan -Hynes wanted to know if a statement could be added to the application to the effect that it was incumbent upon individual home owners to supply the Board with as much information as possible so that the Board would be in a better position to make decisions. Member Franck suggested wording such as, "A Friendly Reminder - the more information you can bring to the Board, the more of an informed decision the • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting April 24, 1995 Page Four • • Board can make for you." The Board also agreed that the wording should include something about applicants bringing pictures and material samples for viewing. Member Franck made a motion to approve the revised Application for Certificate of Appropriateness Form on the condition that the above new wording be inserted. Member Logan -Hynes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 8. AMENDMENT TO NATIONAL REGISTER THEMATIC GROUP I PROPOSAL - CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL PROPERTIES Chairman von Bittner stated that he and Member Logan -Hynes had taken a drive through Miami Shores Village to photograph potential candidates. The photographs had been compiled in a book for the Board Members to review. The homes were selected from the Dade County Historic Survey forms based upon date.. The following list represents the homes by street address the Board reviewed and voted upon. "YES" means the home would be considered for inclusion in the Amended Proposal; "NO" means it would not be considered. The criteria was whether the house had too many inappropriate changes to its exterior. 1) 87 NE 92 Street YES 2) 152 NE 92 Street YES 3) 313 NE 92 Street NO 4) 440 NE 92 Street NO 5) 349 NE 93 Street YES 5) 461 NE 93 Street YES 7) 469 NE 93 Street NO 8) 379 NE 94 Street YES 9) 444 NE 93 Street NO 10) 436 NE 94 Street YES 11) 128 NE 94 Street NO 12) 457 NE 95 Street YES 13) 339 NE 96 Street YES • • • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting April 24, 1995 Page Five • 14) 136 NE 96 Street YES 15) 61 NE 96 Street YES 16) 76 NW 97 Street NO 17) 52 NE 98 Street YES 18) 457 NE 95 Street YES 19) 339 NE 96 Street YES 20) 136 NE 96 Street YES 21) 61 NE 96 Street YES 22) 76 NW 97 Street NO 23) 52 NE 98 Street YES 24) 69 NE 99 Street NO 25) 128 NE 99 Street YES 26) 83 NE 100 Street YES 27) 59 NE 101 Street NO 28) 113 NE 101 Street YES 29) 136 NE 101 Street NO 30) 144 NE 101 Street NO 31) 162 NE 102 Street 7 NO 32) 76 NE 102 Street NO 33) 369 NE 97 Street NO 34) 500 NE 97 Street YES 35) 336 NE 98 Street YES 36) 260 NE 99 Street YES 37) 269 NE 99 Street YES 38) 343 NE 99 Street NO 39) 269 NE 100 Street YES 40) 253 NE 101 Street NO • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting April 24, 1995 Page Six 41) 515 NE 101 Street YES 42) 568 NE 102 Street YES 43) 584 NE 102 Street YES 44) 560 NE 102 Street YES 45) 551 NE 102 Street YES 46) 453 NE 102 Street YES 47) 344 NE 102 Street NO 48) 384 NE 102 Street NO 49) 268 NE 102 Street YES 50) 261 NE 102 Street NO 51) 260 NE 102 Street NO 52) 250 NE 104 Street YES 53) 252 NE 104 Street NO 54) 269 NE 104 Street NO Members of the Board will next review the house files in the Building and Zoning Department in June for further verification. 9. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Pressure Clean and Paint -Cement Barrel Roof Tile; Replace Flat Roof 29 NE 91 Street Owners: James Pruett and Stephen Schmid Mr. Schmid presented an application to pressure clean and paint the roof a terra cotta color in order to stop the leaking in several places as well as make the roof a period home. When he and Mr. Pruett had purchased the home, they believed the roof was new: Mr. Pruett stated that they wanted to use an Elastomeric treatment to coat the roof. Mr. Arguelles, who was still present, volunteered that this type of treatment -did not allow the roof underlayments to breathe and gave a brief discussion on the pros and cons of Elastomeric paint. He suggested that Mr. Pruett and Mr. Schmid have their roof inspected to determine if the leaks were related to • Historic Preserveration Board Regular Meeting April 24, 1995 Page Seven hurricane damage caused by Hurricane Andrew. Since the roof was replaced in 1991 before the hurricane, hurricane damage was a possibility. After discussion, Chairman von Bittner recommended that the Board approve this application and strongly suggested that the roof be inspected for damage prior to any painting. He also suggested that the Elastomeric treatment be done in a terra cotta color unlike the dark red color used by Corey Gittner on his home, which was not as desirable. • Member Franck moved to approve the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the roof with a terra cota color Elastomeric paint. Member Logan -Hynes seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 10. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Enclose Front Porch with Awning Type Windows 29 NE 91 Street Owners: James Pruett and Steven Schmid Chairman von Bittner stated that he opposed closing in the front porch of the home as it would radically alter the appearance of the front facade of the house. Mr. Pruett and Mr. Schmid withdrew their application for the time being for further consideration. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Co -Designation Proiect - Chairman von Bittner stated that Mr. Aguelles had taken the historic trolley tour through Miami Shores during the "Taste of the Shores" event and had decided that he would like to donate one of the co -designation street signs. Mr. Aguelles presented the Board with a cashier's check for $200.00 for the NE 96 Street and Second Avenue intersection "Shoreland Boulevard" sign. Chairman von Bittner made a motion to co -designate NE Second Avenue to its historic name, i.e., "West Dixie Highway," so that the intersection could be accomplished at the same time and possibly save money by having Metro Dade Public Works only come out one time to erect the signs. Member Franck seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. w 0 ` • • • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting April 24, 1995 Page Eight 12. NEXT REGULAR MEETING To be announced as necessary. A motion for adjournment was made at 9:45 p.m. •