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Historic Preservation Board

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Government meeting record

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The Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board will meet on July 16, 2026, to review applications for historic tax relief, local historic designations, and various property alteration requests. The meeting will be held in person at the Police and Fire Headquarters, with options for virtual public comment.

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This meeting determines whether specific local properties receive tax relief or historic designation, and whether owners are permitted to proceed with proposed renovations, additions, or zoning variances.

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Thursday, July 16, 2026 4:00 PM City of Coral Gables Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room Historic Preservation Board Chairperson Michael J. Maxwell Vice Chairperson Michelle Cuervo Dunaj Board Member Ana Alvarez Board Member Marlin Ebbert Board Member Cesar Garcia-Pons Board Member Margaret Rolando Board Member Kelley Schild Board Member Alejandro Silva Board Member Dona Spain Agenda - Final

July 16, 2026Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, commencing at 4:00 pm EST. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-118, the City of Coral Gables has returned to traditional in-person meetings. Accordingly, any individual wishing to provide sworn testimony shall be present physically in the Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room. However, the Historic Preservation Board has established the ability for the public to provide comments (non-sworn and without evidentiary value) virtually. In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88413827534. Meeting ID: 884 1382 7534 One tap mobile +17866351003,,88413827534# US (Miami) +16465189805,,88413827534# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami) +1 646 518 9805 US (New York) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta) Meeting ID: 884 1382 7534 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbrgrILN6G / 305-461-6769 (Coral Gables local number) To speak to the Historic Preservation Board on an Agenda Item, please “Raise your Hand” or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can “Raise your hand” by pressing *9. Page 2City of Coral Gables Printed on 7/14/2026 9:34 AM

July 16, 2026Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 1. 26-1807 Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2026 HPB Minutes for 06.18.2026 LegistarAttachments: IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA V. PUBLIC HEARING SWEARING IN OF INTERESTED PARTIES SIGN-IN SHEET: Those who wish to address the Board during the public hearing portion must legibly record their name and address on the sign -in sheet with the item(s) they wish to address at the recording secretary's table. The primary purpose of the sign -in sheet is to record the attendance at the meeting and to assist in the accurate recording of the minutes. PROCEDURE: The following format shall be used; however, the Chairperson in special circumstances may impose variations. • Identification of item by Chairperson • Disclosure statement by Board members • Presentation by Staff • Applicant or Agent presentation • Public comment-support/opposition • Public comment closes - Board discussion • Motion, discussion and second of motion • Board's final comments • Vote Page 3City of Coral Gables Printed on 7/14/2026 9:34 AM

July 16, 2026Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final VI. AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF 1. 26-1826 CASE FILE AV 2025-001: An application requesting ad valorem tax relief for the property at 720 Madeira Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 7, Block 7, Coral Estates Section, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 19, at Page 7, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The related Special Certificates of Appropriateness, COA (SP) 2024-040 was granted design approval by the Historic Preservation Board on January 16, 2025. AV2025-001 Report 1 LHDreport -- 720 Madeira Ave COA Report - SP2024-040 LFinal - SP2024-040 Certificate - SP2024-040 720 MADEIRA AVENUE-AD VALOREM APPLICATION (PART 1- PRECONSTRUCTION APPLI 720 MADEIRA AVENUE-AD VALOREM APPLICATION (PART 1- PRECONSTRUCTION APPLI Part One signed HPO review - 720 Madeira Avenue 720 MADEIRA AVENUE-AD VALOREM APPLICATION (PART 2 - REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF Part One Photos - A. Exterior Architectural Features Part One Photos - B. Interior Architectural Features Part One Photos - C. Landscaping Features Part Two Photos - A. Exterior Architectural Features Part Two Photos - B. Interior Architecture Part Two Photos - C. Landscaping Part Two signed HPO review - 720 Madeira Avenue Attachments: Page 4City of Coral Gables Printed on 7/14/2026 9:34 AM

July 16, 2026Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final VII. LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS 1. 26-1697 CASE FILE LHD 2025-006 and CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-007: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 439 Majorca Avenue, legally described as Lot 16 & the West ½ of Lot 17, Block 1, 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 applicant is also requesting the issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval for additions and alterations to the residence, a pergola addition to the carport, and sitework. 1 LHDreport -- 439 Majorca - June 2026 COA Report - SP2026-007 July --- 439 Majorca_Rev3 (2)_v1 250457 ETHAN MANSLEY CURTIS 439 MAJORCA AVENUE CORAL GABLES SURVEY (1)_v letter of intent_v1 (35) BOA Approval House Photos Attachments: 2. 26-1698 CASE FILE LHD 2025-014 and CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-015: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 446 Aragon Avenue, legally described as Lot 1, Block 8, Section 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 applicant is also requesting the issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval for additions, alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) and Article 2, Section 2-101 D (5) for the rear setback of the mechanical equipment. COA Report - SP2026-015 1 LHD 446 Aragon Ave 446 ARAGON - SURVEY 446 ARAGON AVENUE_ARCHITECTURAL PLANS_V1 446 Aragon Avenue_Landscape Plans_v1 Color Photos-446 Aragon Avenue_Color Photos_v1 Attachments: Page 5City of Coral Gables Printed on 7/14/2026 9:34 AM

July 16, 2026Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final VIII. SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. 26-1467 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-019: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 547 Alcazar Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Alcazar Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot 24, Block 13, 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 the enclosure of the open front porch with impact-resistant windows and doors. COA SP 2025-019 Report REVISED Letter of Intent - 031926 547 Alcazar Permitting 031926 Right Elevation (1) 031926 Front-Left Elevation 031926 Left Elevation 031926 COA SP 2025-019 Report BOA_v1 Certificate of Appropriateness_v1 Floor Plane 6-25-25._v1 Letter of Intent 8-20-25_v1 Material color_v1 Photos of existing conditions_v1 Site Plane 6-25-25._v1 Attachments: 2. 26-1700 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4400 Palmarito Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Italian Village,” legally described as Lots 7 thru 9, Block 12, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 1, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 31 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (b) for the side setback of the garage addition, and from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (c) the rear setback of the two-story garage addition and one-story covered terrace. Page 6City of Coral Gables Printed on 7/14/2026 9:34 AM

July 16, 2026Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final COA Report - SP2026-016 4400 PALMARITO HEPB 6.18.26 4400 Palmarito Letter of Intent V2 050426 ARCHITECTURAL SET_v1 BOA APPROVAL_v1 COA 4400 Palmarito_v1 EXISTING PHOTOS_v1 SURVEY_v1 (2) Palmarito Street - 4400 COA Report - SP2026-009 Attachments: 3. 26-1825 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-004: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 118 Florida Avenue, a Contributing Resource with the “MacFarlane Homestead Subdivision Historic District,” legally described as Lot 20, Block 1-A, MacFarlane Homestead, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 81, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for an addition and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 10, Section 10-110 #4 (a) and Article 5, Section 5-301 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code for the elimination of the required off-street parking and to permit wood construction. COA Report - SP2026-004 6 10 26 118 Florida Ave FULL SET ARCH PLANS_v1 118 Florida Ave Letter of I_v1 Greenan Context_v1 Survey_v1 IMG_9455 IMG_9456 IMG_9464 Attachments: 4. 26-1712 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-006: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 410 Minorca Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lots 10 & 11, Block 4, 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. Page 7City of Coral Gables Printed on 7/14/2026 9:34 AM

July 16, 2026Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final COA Report - SP2026-006 Architectural Plans-P231018 - 410 MINORCA COA PLANS - REV 1D_v1 BOA APPROVAL 10-09-25 BOA SUBMITTAL -BOAR-24-11-1005_v1 COAapp-SIGNED_v1 LETTER OF INTENT REV1D_v1 PHOTOS OF CONTEXT & SITE_v1 Survey_v1 (5) Attachments: IX. OLD BUSINESS X. NEW BUSINESS 1. 26-1827 Columbus Street Project XI. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS XIII. ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present . Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person with a disability requiring communication assistance (such as a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary aide or service) in order to attend or participate in the meeting should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Clifford R. Friedman, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management (E-mail: cfriedman@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686, TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Page 8City of Coral Gables Printed on 7/14/2026 9:34 AM

July 16, 2026Historic Preservation Board Agenda - Final Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator, Clifford R. Friedman, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management (E-mail: cfriedman@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722 Page 9City of Coral Gables Printed on 7/14/2026 9:34 AM

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  • Agenda item VPublic hearings

    The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing where attendees must sign in to address the board.

    Public hearing procedures for the Historic Preservation Board

    Department: CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

  • Meeting recordDiscussion

    • Motion, discussion and second of motion

    Department: CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

  • Meeting recordOther meeting items

    • Vote

    Department: CHANGES TO THE AGENDA · Topics: conservation land

  • Agenda item 1Other meeting items

    The Historic Preservation Board will consider an application for ad valorem tax relief for the historic landmark property at 720 Madeira Avenue.

    Historic Preservation Board will consider ad valorem tax relief for 720 Madeira Avenue

    Department: AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF · Topics: conservation land, property taxes

  • Agenda item 2Discussion

    26-1698 CASE FILE LHD 2025-014 and CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-015:

    Department: LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS · Topics: campaign-finance

  • Agenda item VIIIOther meeting items

    SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS

    Department: SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS

  • Agenda item 3Land use

    The Historic Preservation Board will consider an application for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for additions, alterations, and parking variances at 118 Florida Avenue.

    Historic Preservation Board will consider design approval for additions at 118 Florida Avenue

    Department: SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS · Topics: roads, traffic safety, land use, campaign-finance

  • Agenda item 4Other meeting items

    26-1712 CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-006: An application for the issuance of a

    Department: SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS · Topics: conservation land, campaign-finance

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