Approval for Demolition and New Construction at 1256 South Greenway Drive

Original title: CASE FILE COA (SP) 2024-010 RENEWAL: An application for the reissuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1256 South Greenway Drive, a Non-Contributing Resource within the “Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District,” legally described as Lots 3 & 4, Block 5, Coral Gables Section “E,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for the demolition of the existing residence and the construction of a new single-family residence.

June 18, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision allows the property owner to replace an existing structure with a new residence within a designated historic district, subject to design approval.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property Owner of 1256 South Greenway Drive

The owner is granted permission to demolish the existing structure and construct a new single-family residence.

Residents of the Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District

Residents are affected by the change in the physical landscape of the district due to the demolition and new construction.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 18, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Historic Preservation Board has approved a request to demolish an existing home and build a new single-family residence at 1256 South Greenway Drive. The property is located within the Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District but is classified as a .

Key Facts

The Historic Preservation Board approved the reissuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 1256 South Greenway Drive.
The application authorizes the demolition of the current residence on the property.
The application authorizes the construction of a new single-family residence on the property.
The property is legally described as Lots 3 & 4, Block 5, Coral Gables Section E.
The property is recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 13 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
The property is designated as a 'Non-Contributing Resource' within the Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the owner demolish the house at 1256 South Greenway Drive?

Yes, the Historic Preservation Board has approved the application for the demolition of the existing residence.

Is this property considered a historic building?

While the property is located within the Country Club of Coral Gables Historic District, it is officially classified as a ',' meaning it does not contribute to the historic significance of the district.

Why It Matters

This decision allows the property owner to replace an existing structure with a new residence within a designated historic district, subject to design approval.

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location1256 South Greenway Drive“The specific property address subject to the demolition and construction applica”Map →

locationCountry Club of Coral Gables Historic District“The historic district where the property is located.”Map →

organizationHistoric Preservation Board“The board that reviewed and passed the application.”Map →

Sources

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