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Historic Property Alteration Approval: 808 Majorca Avenue

Original title: CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-009: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 808 Majorca Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as the East 25 Feet of Lot 7 & All of Lot 8, Block 30, Coral Gables Section “B,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework. A variance has also been requested from Article 5, Section 5-502 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for a flat roof.

June 18, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision permits structural changes and a specific architectural feature (a flat roof) on a designated local historic landmark, setting a precedent for how the property owner may modify the site.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owner of 808 Majorca Avenue

The owner is granted permission to proceed with specific architectural changes and site modifications.

Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board

The board exercised its regulatory authority to approve modifications to a local historic landmark.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 18, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board has approved an application for renovations and an addition to the historic residence located at 808 Majorca Avenue. The approval includes a specific zoning to allow for a flat roof design on the property.

Key Facts

  • The Historic Preservation Board approved a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 808 Majorca Avenue.
  • The property is officially designated as a Local Historic Landmark.
  • The approval grants permission for an addition and alterations to the existing residence and associated sitework.
  • The board granted a variance from Article 5, Section 5-502 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code to permit a flat roof.
  • The property is legally described as the East 25 Feet of Lot 7 & All of Lot 8, Block 30, Coral Gables Section B.
  • The property records are filed in Plat Book 5, Page 111 of Miami-Dade County.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was approved for the property at 808 Majorca Avenue?
The board approved a request for an addition, general alterations to the residence, , and a to allow a flat roof.
Why was a variance required for this project?
A was required because the proposed flat roof design deviates from the requirements set forth in Article 5, Section 5-502 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code.

Why It Matters

This decision permits structural changes and a specific architectural feature (a flat roof) on a designated local historic landmark, setting a precedent for how the property owner may modify the site.

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Historic Zoning Variance

The approval demonstrates the board's willingness to grant variances for modern architectural features like flat roofs on historic properties.

Connected Entities

locationMiami-Dade CountyThe jurisdiction where the property records are held.Map →
location808 Majorca AvenueThe subject property for the historic preservation application.Map →
organizationHistoric Preservation BoardThe governing body that reviewed and passed the application.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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