Recap of the May 10th, 2022 Historic Preservation Board

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Below is a recap of the outcomes from the May 10, 2022 Historic Preservation Board meeting. MDPL’s Advocacy Committee positions from our previous post are included for your reference. Please note, the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition to that project. To review the Historic Preservation Board Agenda, including public participation information:

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HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS

2. HPB21-0485, 93 Palm Avenue (Al Capone House) – Designation of an Historic Site

Current site

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A presentation by the City of Miami Beach Planning Department to the Historic Preservation Board relative to the proposed historic designation of 93 Palm Avenue as an individual local historic site.

Continued

Continued to the July 12, 2022 meeting. The board requested further research, including the potential to identify the architect – which would help it meet 3 out of the 7 criteria for designation. They also asked for further study on Mr. Capone’s connection to the history and growth of our city.

Finally, members also want to learn more about the original builder of the home, Clarence Busch, who was also the developer of Palm and Hisbiscus Island and had 93 Palm Avenue built on spec as a model home.

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair
Motion
Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein

Stuart Reed
Seconded

Ray Breslin
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CONTINUED ITEMS

3. HPB21-0481, 1901 Collins Avenue — Shore Club Hotel

Current site

Proposed Structures

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An application has been filed requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition and renovation of two buildings on the site, the total demolition of two buildings, the construction of two new additions and landscape and hardscape modifications.

Approved

Motion to approve certificate of appropriateness. The first 8 stories of the new addition will be reduced in length by 30’ and the floor plates will be less than 15,000 square feet.

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair

Nancy Liebman
Motion

Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Seconded
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NEW APPLICATIONS

4. HPB22-0505, 2100 Collins Avenue — Collins Park Rotunda

Current site

Proposed Structures

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An application has been filed requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the renovation of the Collins Park Rotunda building including the construction of an attached addition.

Board passed two motions:

Motion 1: Approve certificate of appropriateness.

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair
Motion

Nancy Liebman

Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed
Seconded
Ray Breslin

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Motion 2: Initiate process to classify building as contributing.

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair
Motion

Nancy Liebman
Seconded

Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin

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5. HPB21-0498, 7418 Harding Avenue

Current site

Proposed Structures

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An application has been filed requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition, renovation and restoration of two buildings, the total demolition of one building and the construction of a new detached addition as part of a new hotel development on the site including variances from the minimum hotel unit size and required rear setback.

Continued

Continued to the July 12, 2022 meeting. Applicant will explore alternatives to demolition of the contributing structure as well as look at landscaping enhancements for the proposed courtyard redesign

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair

Nancy Liebman
Motion

Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein

Stuart Reed
Seconded

Ray Breslin
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6. HPB22-0501, 2701 and 2727 Indian Creek Drive, 233 27th Street and 230 28th Street — Indian Creek Hotel

Current site

Proposed Structures

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An application has been filed requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition, renovation and restoration of the building located at 233 27th Street including the construction of an attached addition, the partial demolition, renovation, restoration and relocation of the building located at 230 28th Street, the total demolition of an accessory kitchen building, one or more waivers and variances from the minimum hotel unit size and required setbacks.

Board passed two motions:

Motion 1: Approve variances. Applicant withdrew (without prejudice) the variance from the minimum hotel unit size.

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair

Nancy Liebman
Motion

Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Seconded
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Motion 2: Approve the certificate of appropriateness. Applicant will work with staff on the east/ west elevations and additional resiliency measures.

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair

Nancy Liebman
Motion

Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Seconded
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DISCUSSION ITEMS

7. Discussion Regarding Historic Oceanfront Hotels that are currently exposed to the elements and unprotected while awaiting renovation

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8. Height Increase for Office Buildings in the CD-3 District – Ordinance

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Failed

Motion 1: Support the height increase.

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair

Nancy Liebman
Seconded

Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Motion
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Approved

Motion 2: Provide no recommendation to the Mayor and the City Commission on the height increase.

Ricardo Lopez Kirk Paskal Nancy Liebman Laura Weinstein Berman Barry Klein Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
Ricardo Lopez, Chair Kirk Paskal, Vice Chair
Motion

Nancy Liebman

Laura Weinstein-Berman Barry Klein
Seconded
Stuart Reed Ray Breslin
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