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09-30-1996 Regular Meeting• • • • HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Miami Shores Village, Florida September 30, 1996 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Historic Preservation Board was held at Village Hall on Monday, September 30, 1996. Chairman Bittner called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Warren Bittner, Chairman Maria Temkin, Vice Chairperson Kimberly Logan -Hynes, Member Elaine Franck, Member John Bolton, Member APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of April 24, 1996 Vice Chairperson Temkin moved to approve the Minutes of April 24,1996. Ms. Logan -Hynes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Minutes of July 15, 1996 Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve the Minutes of July 15, 1996. Ms. Franck seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 257 NE 91 Street Owner: Henry H. and Frances Simmons Harnage New Construction: Pool, wall, fencing; extend existing concrete walkway inside backyard; completion of concrete steps at rear (north side); creation of second iron gate. Judge Harnage described the proposed project in detail. He had the original 1925 plans with him, and the Board discussed the areas of the • • • • • Historic Preservation Regular Meeting September 30, 1996 Page 2 project which would deviate from the original plans. It was determined that separate voting should be done for each item as follows: 1. Item C: Completion of exterior concrete steps at rear of home (north side) as originally shown on 1925 architectural plans. The Board discussed a modification to the original plans which Judge Harnage wanted and concurred that it would be acceptable. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve completion of exterior concrete steps at rear of home (north side) as modified from the original 1925 architectural plans. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Item B: Extension of existing concrete walkway to create complete circular path inside already walled portion of backyard. Ms. Franck moved to approve. Ms. Logan -Hynes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.,. 3. Item D: Creation of second iron gate to existing side stucco wall for aesthetic balance and ease of access to pool area. Ms. Franck moved to approve. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Item A: Construction of pool with accompanying stucco wall in side yard and fencing on west property line and rear property line. Extensive discussion was held concerning this item, and the following separate specific motions were made: a. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve the stucco wall in the side yard with attachment to the rear of the porte-cochere. Ms. Franck seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1. Mr. Bolton opposed the motion. b. The Board unanimously approved the fencing along the west property line and construction of the pool as proposed. • • • 1 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting September 30, 1996 Page 3 c. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve the location of a gate in the rear of the porte-cochere. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1. Mr. Bolton opposed the motion. d. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved that the gate be constructed of metal or wood and be painted in a light color compatible with the color of the structure of the home. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. e. Ms. Franck moved to approve the fencing arrangement in the rear of the property by the detached garage. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Logan -Hynes took a moment to thank Judge Harnage for his excellent and detailed presentation. The Board concurred. 2. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 960 NE 95 Street Owner: Jean Siebert - Collins -Blackwell Residence Maintenance: Painting home and trim Ms. Franck moved to add this application to the Agenda. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Siebert asked permission to paint her home the same color with off-white or light yellow trim. She said the home was built in 1932 and listed on the Miami Shores register. The following motions were made: a. Ms. Franck moved to approve painting the house white with no color change. Ms. Logan -Hynes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. b. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve painting the window and door frames white with no color change. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the•motion. The motion passed unanimously. c. Ms. Franck moved to approve painting the white picket fence white with no color change. Ms. Logan -Hynes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • • • • • 1 Historic Preservation Regular Meeting September 30, 1996 Page 4 d. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve painting the wood siding a color change from white to off-white or pale yellow. Ms. Franck seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. e. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve shutters to remain factory finished green, no painting required. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 3. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 9823 NE 4 Avenue Owner: Miami Shores Community Church Maintenance or Repair/Rehabilitation/New Construction: Repaint roof, repair and reglaxe windows, repaint exterior, gold -leaf steeple; replace jalousie widows in apartment tower and apartment second floor; build addition to east side of kitchen. Mr. Richard Karrer, 7510 Cochina Drive, North Bay Village, FL was present on behalf of the church. Basically, he wanted Board approval of the project's concept prior to the church hiring an architect. The Board thoroughly reviewed each item on the application and voted as follows: a. Ms. Frank moved to approve pressure cleaning the roof and denied approval for painting the roof until review of a paint color sample could be done. Mr. Bolton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. b. Ms. Franck moved to approve pressure cleaning and painting the exterior of the church white, the current color Mr. Bolton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. c. Ms. Franck moved to approve gold leafing the church steeple. Vice Chairperson Temkin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. d. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve the installation of wood casement windows to replicate those originally installed in the 1920's. Ms. Franck seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. e. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve installation of decorative lighting around patio and sanctuary exterior. Mr. Bolton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. • • • • Historic Preservation Regular Meeting September 30, 1996 Page 5 f. Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to approve the concept of a 500 foot addition as explained in the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness under the condition that plans are submitted for final approval prior to construction, and that the existing wooden brackets over Cuban tile presently protecting the exterior door be installed as a design element to the exterior of the new addition. Mr. Bolton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. NOTE: The following case was added to the Agenda 4. HISTORICAL DESIGNATION (Information/Guidelines) 537 NE 96 Street Owner: Marcos Guinaldo Mr. Guinaldo was before the Board to ask what he needed to do to have his home historically designated. He had pictures of his home as well as the original floor plans (1941) to present to the Board. Mr. Guinaldo discussed changes he had made to the home mainly because the previous owner had covered up much of the home's originality. Chairman Bittner said this was a very unusual house and would be a fantastic addition to the Village's Historical Walking Tour. Vice Chairperson Temkin briefly explained the historical designation requirements and said she would do the write up for presentation to Council. The Board was thoroughly pleased with the home and what Mr. Guinaldo was doing in preserving it. Chairman Bittner read the guidelines for historic designation and said this house qualified. Mr. Bolton moved to recommend to Council that this home be historically designated. Ms. Logan -Hynes seconded the motion. The motion passed. unanimously. NOTE: The remaining three cases (Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness) listed on the Agenda were not heard as owners/ representatives were not present. PUBLIC MEETING ITEMS 5. DECEMBER HISTORIC WALKING TOUR WITH DR. PAUL GEORGE f • • i • • Historic Preservation Regular Meeting September 30, 1996 Page 6 Vice Chairperson Temkin advised the tour would be held on December 14, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. The Board discussed several homes which could be presented on the tour. OTHER BUSINESS 6. HISTORICAL PLAQUE 940 NE 95 Street Owner: Frank Hegedus Chairman Bittner advised the plague had not been ordered because he wished to verify with the Board the wording on the plaque to be either "Colonel J.R. Musgrave House" or "Musgrave House." ADJOURNMENT Chairman Bittner adjourned the meeting at 9:58 P.M. 1 Warren Bittner, Chairman Ifir 141Mrakt �a.rol Ann Ragone, R g Secretary