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06-30-1998 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES A regular meeting of the 1Vfiami Shores Village Historic Preservation Board was held at Village Hall on Tuesday, June 30, 1998. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Bittner with the following members present and absent: Present: Warren Bittner, Chairman Jaime Camacho, Member Inez Hegedus -Garcia, Member Kimberly Logan -Hynes, Member William Tenney, Member Carolyne Cadwallader, Member Absent: Maria Temkin, Vice Chairperson AGENDA ITEMS • APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 27, 1998 Ms. Hegedus -Garcia moved to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tenney, and passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 548 Grand Concourse APPLICANT: Maria Pernas & AMiami Awning Rehabilitation: Request for approval of fabric awnings Both Ms. Perms and a representative of Miami Awnings both spoke on this application, which is the second hearing on this application before the Board. Ms. Pemas presented the Board with a revised plan of the shape of the awnings, with which the Board members were in general agreement. It was attached to the application as Exhibit B. The representative from Miami Awnings drew the Board a revised pattern for the valance, which was attached to the application as Exhibit A. Again, considerable discussion was had on the color of the awnings, i.e., whether a stripped or a solid colored canvass should be used. Ms. Pernas expressed a strong desire for solid Kelley Green. The Board reviewed sample fabrics. • • • • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting June 30, 1998 Page 2 a. Motion #1: Ms. Hegedus -Garcia made the first motion, proposing that the only awning to be allowed on this structure be over the front door and that the canvass be Sunbrella solid "Forest Green", the color the applicant requested and preferred. The motion was seconded by Mr. Camacho and failed to pass by majority vote. b. Motion #2: Mr. Tenney then moved to permit the applicant to place solid Sunbrella "Forest Green" awnings on every opening requested by the applicant. Ms. Logan -Hynes seconded the motion, and it also failed for lack of majority. c. Motion #3: Ms. Hegedus -Garcia then moved to allow solid Sunbrella "Forest Green", with green trim, on the upper floor openings and on the front entry way, but on no other openings. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tenney and passed unanimously. Upon questioning by Mr. Tenney to clarifying the motion, and it appearing clear that Mr. Tenney may have misunderstood the scope of the motion passed, Mr. Bittner moved for reconsideration, which was seconded by Ms. Logan -Hynes and passed unanimously. d. Motion #4: Mr. Bittner suggested that the Board pass various alternatives from which the applicant could choose. Accordingly, Ms. Hegedus -Garcia renewed her previous motion [Motion #3], as option #1, seconded by Mr. Camacho, which passed unanimously. e. Motion #5: Mr. Bittner then moved as option #2, to allow awnings on all openings requested in the application, but with the stipulation that the fabric be Sunbrella "Hemlock Tweed Formal", a stripped fabric, with green trim. The applicant indicated this would have been her second choice. Ms. Cadwallader seconded the motion, which passed by a majority vote. Mr. Camacho and Ms. Hegedus -Garcia voted against the motion. f. Motion #6: Finally, Mr. Bittner moved, as option #3, to allow awnings on all openings requested in the application, but with the stipulation that the fabric be Sunbrella "Forest Green Fancy", another stripped fabric, with green trim. The applicant indicated this would have been her third choice. Mr. Tenney seconded the motion which also passed by a majority vote. Ms. Hegedus -Garcia voted against the motion. • • • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting June 30, 1998 Page 3 2. REQUEST FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION 90 NE 106th Street APPLICANT: Sheila McDonald/Patrick & Maureen Duffy Mr. Bittner indicated that this item was before the Board for the third time. He also indicated that Ms. Temkin had a report on the architect, but unfortunately could not attend the meeting. No representative of the applicant or the owner was present. Mr. Tenney suggested that the Board defer the item again to await Ms. Temkin's report. Other members disagreed arguing that they were ready to vote on the issue. Ms. Hegedus -Garcia moved to recommend to the Village Counsel that the property be designated. Mr. Tenney seconded the motion and it passed by majority vote with Mr. Tenney and Mr. Camacho voting against. 2a. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 10108 NE 1' Avenue APPLICANT: Warren Bittner Restoration: Request for approval to restore front patio by removing existing jalousie windows and replacing them with copper screens. Mr. Bittner requested that the Board add this item to the Agenda. Mr. Bittner filed Form 8B Conflict of Interest, which is attached to these minutes, since Mr. Bittner is the owner of the home. Mr. Bittner showed the Board pictures of existing conditions and the original architects rendering showing the porch. The Board was very enthusiastic about this project as it will significantly enhance and restore the original appearance of the front facade of this 1925 Shoreland Company home. Mr. Tenney moved to approve the application, seconded by Ms. Hegedus -Garcia, and passed unanimously. PUBLIC MEETING ITEMS 3. ACCOUNTING - 1998 HOME & GARDEN TOUR With minor modification, the Board accepted and adopted the accounting from this year's Home and Garden Tour prepared by Mr. Bittner. The motion was made by Mr. Camacho, seconded by Mr. Tenney and passed unanimously. The Accounting as corrected is attached to these Minutes. 4. HISTORIC STREET CO -DESIGNATION PROJECT EAST DIXIE HIGHWAY Mr. Bittner proposed that the Board spend its $600.00 in revenues from the Tour by continuing its Historic Street Co -designation Project by erecting as many "East Dixie Highway" street signs as possible. Mr. Tenney so moved, seconded by Ms. Hegedus- • • • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting June 30, 1998 Page 4 Garcia, and which passed unanimously. Mr. Bittner will contact Mr. Benton, the Acting Village Manager. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS: 5. PROPOSAL FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC STREET POLES AND LIGHTS - ESTABLISH COMMITTEE Mr. Michael Maxwell (759-9410) gave a persuasive presentation to the Board concerning the merits of historically designating historic street light poles in Miami Shores. He explained that Coral Gables had successful done this in the past, that it would could the Village nothing, and that it was an important historic detail for the community. Ms. Hegedus -Garcia volunteered to spearhead a Committee to follow through on the project. 6. DISCUSSION - STATUS OF PUEBLO FELIZ BENCHES After considerable discussion on how to proceed, Ms. Logan -Hynes suggested that individual members of the Board attempt to persuade various members of the Village Counsel to consider putting the benches in the lobby of Village Hall on a three month trial basis, to erect an historic display, to place articles in the Village Newsletter, and then allow the public some sort of infonnal vote on the issue. Ms. Cadwallader volunteered to ask the Community Church if it would lend the Village cushions for the three month trial period. The following Board members agreed to contact the following counsel members on this proposal: Mayor Agosta William Tenney Louis Imburgia Warren Bittner Cesar Sastre Jaime Camacho Tom Boyle Inez Hegedus -Garcia 7. DISCUSSION - STATUS OF PUBLICATION OF UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT Mr. Bittner advised that Board that Ms. Temkin and he would be meeting the second week of August with Dr. Paul George, editor of Tequesta, and also with the director of the South Florida Historical Museum, to discuss the serial publication of this manuscript. 8. DISCUSSION - STATUS OF THEMATIC GROUP II NATIONAL REGIS LER NOMINATIONS Discussion deferred to next meeting. • • • Historic Preservation Board Regular Meeting June 30, 1998 Page 5 S. DISCUSSION - STATUS OF DESIGNATION DRIVE By unanimous vote, the Board approved the letter drafted by Ms. Hegedus -Garcia. Mr. Bittner will give the list of historic properties to Ms. Hegedus -Garcia, who will inquire about postage from the Village Clerk. Mr. Camacho volunteered to complete the Board's logo within two weeks and deliver it to Mr. Hegedus -Garcia for use in the letter. Finally, Ms. Logan -Hynes agreed to co-chair this committee and assist Ms. Hegedus - Garcia with the mailing. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Logan -Hynes moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:4,013.m., seconded by Mr. Camacho, and passed unanimously. arren Bittner, Chairman FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR • COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS LAST ♦AME - FIRST NAME -MIDDLE NAME 1 von BITTNER, WARREN NAME OF BOARD. COUNCIL. COMMISSION. ALTHORITY.OR COMMITTEE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD M All ING ADDRESS 10108 N.E. First Ave THE BOARD. COUNCIL. COMMISSION. AUTHORITY OR COMMITTEE ON WHICH I SERVE ISA UNIT Of: CITY 0 COUNTY 0 OTHER LOCAL AGENCY CITY Miami Shores,' FL COUNTY DADE NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE DATE ON WHICH VOTE OCCURRED June n 1 9 9 i3 MY POSITION IS: 0 ELECTIVE =APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board. council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form before completing the reverse side and filing the form. • • INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143. FLORIDA STATUTES A person holding elective or appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain. Each elected or appointed local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained (including the parent organization or subsidiary of a corporate principal by which he is retained); to the special private gain of a relative; or to the special private gain of a business associate. Commissioners of community redevelopment agencies under Sec. 163.356 or 163.357. F.S.. and officers of independent special tax districts elected on a one -acre, one -vote basis are not prohibited from voting in that capacity. For purposes of this law, a "relative" includes only the officer's father, mother, son, daughter, husband, wife, father-in-law. mother-in- law. son-in-law. and daughter-in-law. A "business associate means any person or entity engaged in or carrying on a business enterprise with the officer as a partner, joint venturer, coowner of property, or corporate shareholder (where the shares of the corporation are not listed on any national or regional stock exchange). ELECTED OFFICERS: In addition to abstaining from voting in the situations described above, you must disclose the conflict PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting, and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: Although you must abstain from voting in the situations described above. you otherwise may participate in these matters. However. you must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision, whether orally or in writing and whether made by you or at your direction. IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WLL BE TAKEN: • You must complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. • A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form is filed. PACE CE FORM BB -10.91 IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING: • You must disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You must complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting. who must incorporate the form in the minutes. A copy of the form must be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. and the form must be read publicly at the next meeting after the form,is filed. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST 1, Wa rrPn vnn A i ttnpr , hereby disclose that on JUNE 30 , 19 98 (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one) inured to my special private gain; - inured to the special gain of my business associate. - inured to the special pin of my relative, - inured to the special gain of by whom I am retained; or inured to the special gain of , which is the parent organization or subsidiary of a principal which has retained me. (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my conflicting interest in the measure is as follows: MEASURE: APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS NATURE OF CONFLICTING INTEREST: I AM THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE CERTIFICATE IS BEING APPLIED FOR, © Ot ore._ tan c Date Filed Si ure OTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATU §112.317 (1991), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED ISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED S5,000. CE FORM SB - 10-91 PAGE