11-10-2003 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING
The Historic Preservation Board held its regular meeting on Monday, November 10, 2003 at the
Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following members present:
PRESENT:
Carolyne Cadwallader ABSENT: Hal Marshall
Martha Anne Collins
Bob Davis
Otto Paier
William Tenney
Steve Zelkowitz
ALSO PRESENT: Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Ms. Estep administered the oath to Ms. Cornell and asked the Board members if any of them had
had any communications with the applicants. Mr. Zelkowitz indicated that the Cornell's are
neighbors and he can view the property from his home. Mr. Davis stated that he drove by the
applicant's house.
,ACTION ITEMS
• Ms. Collins suggested that the Request for Certificate of Appropriateness be heard prior to any other
business taking place. This met with the approval of the remainder of the Board.
1. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness
Address: 431 N.E. 94th Street
Applicant: Jerry & Suzanne Cornell
Request: Awning Installation
Mr. Davis moved to approve the application as submitted. Ms. Collins seconded the motion. Ms.
Comell presented information relating to the awning installation, stating that she had not yet made
a final decision on the fabric design. She requested that the application be approved so that she
could use one of the two samples provided. The samples are Heather Beige Stripe (#4956) or
Taupe Tailored Bar Stripe (#49345). Ms. Cornell clarified that the awnings were to be installed over
four doorways, two on the main house and two on the garage/guest cottage. Following the
discussion, the vote was taken which was unanimous in favor of the motion.
2. Minutes — July 14, 2003
Mr. Zelkowitz moved to approve the July 14, 2003 Minutes as submitted. Ms. Collins seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
3. Selection of Board Chair
Ms. Collins nominated Steve Zelkowitz for Board Chair. Mr. Davis seconded the nomination. As
there were no other nominations offered, Mr. Zelkowitz was named to be the new Chair.
• DISCUSSION ITEMS
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1. As attached in e-mail correspondence from William Tenney.
As outlined in Mr. Tenney's e-mail correspondence, a number of discussion items were raised,
including the Gordon cottage, the possibility of a historical display in the lobby of Village Hall,
revising the "Answers to Some Questions about Historic Designation in Miami Shores" document,
and the Florida Master Site File/Register of Historical Places. The members of the Board discussed
the suggested items individually with the following outcomes:
1. Mr. Tenney will prepare information and a sample format that if approved by the Board
at the next meeting, will be displayed in the Village Hall.
2. Mr. Zelkowitz will review the "Answers to Some Questions ..." document for corrections
and revisions, and forward the document to Ms. Estep who will then distribute to the
Board for discussion at the next meeting.
3. Ms. Estep explained the origins of the Florida Master Site File information.
Following these discussions, the Dade Heritage walk was discussed. Ms. Cadwallader made a
motion to have the Historic Preservation Board participate in the Dade Heritage Days with a walking
tour. Mr. Tenney seconded the motion. The Board decided to contact the Trust and attempt to
schedule the Village's walk for either Saturday March 20th or Saturday March 27th. The time and
cost will be the same as last year, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM and a cost of $15.00. As the theme is
maritime heritage, it was suggested that the walk concentrate on homes in the Bay area. Tasks
associated with the walk were discussed and the following assignments made:
Arranging for homes to be on the tour
Tour leader duties
Dade Heritage Trust liaison
Library & Refreshments & Ticket Sales
ADJOURNMENT
Otto Paler
Bill Tenney
Steve Zelkowitz
Martha Anne Collins &
Carolyne Cadwallader
The November 10, 2003 Historic Preservation Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, CMC
Village Clerk
COL
Steve Zelkowitz, Chair