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06-30-1998 Regular Meeting (2)I 11 WO • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MINUTES A regular meeting of the Miami 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, Memb$ 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 & Miami Awning Rehabilitation: Request for approval of fabric awnings Both Ms. Pernas and a representative of Miami Awnings both spoke on this application, which is the second hearing on this application before the Board. Ms. Pernas 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. • A • • Historic Preservation Boallegular 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. 6 • • • Historic Preservation BoailOgular 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 1gt 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- 0 • • Historic Preservation Boaegular 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 informal 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 Louis Imburgia Cesar Sastre Tom Boyle William Tenney Warren Bittner Jaime Camacho 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 REGISTER NOMINATIONS Discussion deferred to next meeting. • • • Historic Preservation Boargular Meeting June 30, 1998 Page 5 8. DISCUSSION - STATUS OF DESIGNATION DRIVE s 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:!):,01.m., seconded by Mr. Camacho, and passed unanimously. Warren Bittner, Chairman