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P OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Ajibola Balogun, Interim City Manager
From: Julian Perez, Planning Direct6�
Date: March 4, 2008
ITEM No.
Subject:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY DESIGNATING A
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5730 SW 49" STREET AS AN
HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY
ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Background
The Historic Preservation Board at its December 26, 2007 meeting reviewed an historic designation report
for a single family home built in 1927, and located at 5730 SW 49th Street. Following a public hearing,
the Board adopted a motion by a vote of 5 ayes 0 nays recommending that this building be designated an
historic site.
The Land Development Code provides that an historic designation recommendation must be enacted as a
zone map change. The "HP -OV" Historic Preservation Overlay zoning district is superimposed as an
overlay over the existing underlying use zone. The procedures in the land development code (LDC)
require the Planning Board to hold a public hearing on all designations recommended by the Historic
Preservation Board. (Section 20- 5.17(E))
Historic Significance- 5730 SW 491h Street
The designation of an historic site requires that the Historic Preservation Board approve a Designation
Report which sets forth the history of the building and the architectural significance. Attached to this staff
report is the Designation Report which was approved by the Historic Board after a public hearing at its
December 26, 2007 meeting. The report contains a detailed history of the site and includes photographs of
the building. The designation of the building is based upon it being a classic example of Spanish
Mediterranean Revival architecture. The attached designation report describes in detail the architectural
character of this building (p. 7).The Designation Report contains a section (pp. 9 -10) entitled Design
Review Guidelines which establishes architectural guidelines for the review of future certificates of
appropriateness.
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Historic Preservation Board Action
The Historic Preservation Board at its December 26, 2007 meeting adopted a motion by a vote of 5 ayes 0
nays recommending that the historic designation be approved.
Planning Board Action
The Planning Board at its January 31, 2008 adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nays recommending
that the historic designation be approved.
Recommendation
It is important to note that the property owner has not objected to the proposed designation.
It is recommended that the historic designation and the placement of an "HP -OV" district over the
existing zoning district for the building at 5730 SW 491h Street be approved on first reading.
Backup Documentation:
Draft Ordinance
Designation Report
Planning Department Staff Report, 1 -31 -08
Excerpt Planning Board Minutes 1 -31 -08
Excerpt Historic Preservation Board 12 -26 -08
Mail Notice to applicant
Public notices
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE BY DESIGNATING A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED
AT 5730 SW 49" STREET AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING
ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Application No. PB -08 -005 was submitted to the Planning Department by the
Historic Preservation Board , said application requesting to amend the official zoning map of the City of
South Miami by overlaying an "HP -OV" Historic Preservation Overlay zoning district for property
located at 5730 SW 49`'' Street; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board at its December 26, 2008 meeting reviewed a
Designation Report for 5730 SW 49t` Street and voted 5 ayes 0 nays to recommend that the proposed site
be designated historic; and
WHEREAS, the proposed historic designation and rezoning is consistent with the goals and
policies and the future Land Use Map of the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board, at its January 31, 2008 meeting, after a public hearing
.regarding the application of the HP -OV zoning to 4000 SW 57h Avenue, recommended by a vote of 6
ayes and 0 nays that the designation be approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendation of the Historic
Preservation Board and the Planning Board and enact the aforesaid HP -OV zoning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City's Official Zoning Map shall be amended by placing the Historic
Preservation Overlay (HP -OV) zoning district over the existing underlying zoning use district. for
property identified as the 5730 SW 49th Street as shown and legally described in the attached Designation
Report.
Section 2. That the Designation Report for the building at 5730 SW 49"' Street, as prepared by
the South Miami Planning Department is identified as Attachment "A" and is attached to and made part
of this ordinance.
Section 3 The Design Review Guidelines set forth in the attached Designation Report and the
criteria in the Land Development Code pertaining to the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness will
be used if a building' permit affecting the exterior of the structure is ever requested for the designated
property at 5730 SW 49th Street.
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Section 4. If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5 All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I" Reading —
2 °d Reading —
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
day of , 2008
Attachments
Attachment "A" Designation Report for 5730 SW 49th Street
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APPROVED:
MAYOR
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Beasley:
Commissioner Wiscombe:
Commissioner: Palmer:
Commissioner Beckman:
5730 SW 49'h Street
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
Designation Report
Prepared by: Ellen J. Uguccioni, Cultural Resource Consultant
City of South Miami Planning Department
December 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information .............. ............................... 3
Statement of Significance ...... ............................... 4
Contextual History ................. ............................... 5
Architectural Distinction........ ........ ....................... 7
Eligibility Criteria .................... ............................... 8
Design Review Guidelines ..... ............................... 8
Bibliography............................. .............................10
Photographs............................ .............................11
Local Historic Designation Report
5730 SW 49th Street
Page 2
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Historic Names:
None
Current Name:
5730 SW 49th Street
Location:
Located on the south side of SW 491h Street, on the block bounded by SW
57th Avenue (Red Road) on the East; SW 58th Street on the West; and SW
50th Street on the south.
Present Owner:
Ian D. and Marie Noelle Murgatroyd
5730 SW 49th Street
South Miami, Florida 33155
Original Use:
Single Family Residence
Present Use:
Single Family Residence
Zoning District:
RS -4- Single Family Residence
Tax Folio Number
09- 4024 - 034 -0150
Boundary Description
Lot 4, Block 2, Biltmore Heights "A" Resubdivision, as recorded in Plat Book
39, Page 1 of the public records of Miami -Dade County.
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Page 3
SIGNIFICANCE
Specific Dates: 1927
Architect: Unknown
Subdivision
Developers: Original Plat: John and Louis Nein (1925)
Resubdivision: David and Emily Harlan (1935)
Statement of Significance
The design for this residence reflects the quintessential "Spanish -
Mediterranean" characteristics that were the overwhelming choice of
developers who sought to create a pedigree for the newly developed
landscape in the South Florida region. The original plat for the "Biltmore
Heights" subdivision was recorded on September 30, 1925, almost
exactly one year before the devastating hurricane of September 17 -18,
1926 would begin a series of unfortunate events that ended the
unprecedented Florida Real Estate Boom. While some houses were
completed in the Biltmore Heights subdivision, including the home at
5730 SW 49th Street, the subdivision remained primarily undeveloped until
its 1935 replatting. The residence at 5730 SW 49th Street is significant for its
architectural design, and as it reflects the turbulent period of the boom
and bust cycles in South Miami.
Contextual History
During the late 1880s, South Miami was little more than a pioneer enclave
of settlers who established homesteads in the area. When Henry Flagler's
Florida East Coast Railway built an extension from Miami to Homestead in
1904, with the Town of Larkins as a stop along the way, the community
was poised for its development.
By 1917, the population of the town had reached approximately 350. By
July 1918 nine plats were filed, four of them east of the railroad and five of
them to the west. Much of the land remained in agricultural use. Visitors
to Larkins were directed to follow "the black road ", which referred to the
newly oiled Ingraham Highway, that extended from Miami to Homestead
by way of Coconut Grove's bay front and along the ridge to what was
later Sunset Drive, and then west to the railroad at Larkins.
At that time, South Miami's immediate neighbor to the east was Coral
Gables. The first lots in Coral Gables were sold in 1921, and under the
leadership of its founder George E. Merrick, continued to expand as more
and more land was acquired. Eventually, even the Larkin's Homestead
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was sold to Coral Gables, and the development of South Miami moved
west.
During the 1920s all of South Florida was caught up in the frenetic activity
of the Florida Land Boom. South Miami was no exception. During these
flamboyant times there were several buildings of consequence
constructed in South Miami including the Methodist Church and the
Riviera Theater (demolished.) Residential subdivisions were platted as
thousands purchased homes in the area.
In March 1926, sixty -nine qualified voters within the proposed corporate
limits met to change the name of their town from Larkins to the City of
South Miami. At that time the boundaries, which covered approximately
six square miles, were: Red Road on the east; Ludlum and Palmetto Road
on the west; Bird Road and Miller Road on the north, and SW 104th Street
and North Kendall Drive on the south.
Already failing in 1926, by 1927, the real estate boom had abruptly ended,
and the state of Florida entered into an economic depression even
before the rest of the nation, when the stock market collapsed in 1929.
While growth would return, the 1930s saw a precipitous slowdown in the
market. In 1933 the City's population increased to 1,500 residents, but the
corporate limits of the city were reduced to an area of approximately four
square miles. The burgeoning growth of the 1920s was experienced again
following World War II, when tens of thousands of returning GIs made the
area their home.
A TALE OF TWO CITIES
The relationship between the Town of Larkins and the City of Coral Gables
was very close during the early 1920s. George Merrick, the founder and
developer of the City of Coral Gables, began the sale of lots in 1921 and
was continually expanding his holdings that would eventually reach to
over 1,600 acres by 19241
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George Merrick was continuing the development of Coral Gables, and
platted the Riviera Section, directly adjacent to the Town of Larkins on the
west (separated by Red Road (SW 57th Avenue) in October, 1925.2. One
of his acquisitions was four of the five acres of land owned by The Coco
Plum Woman's Club's. Mrs. Mary B. Dorn was the first president of the club
which was founded by pioneering Larkin women in 1913 as the "Coco
Plum Thimble Club ", and later in 1916 changed their name to the
Woman's Club of Larkin ".3 Mrs. Dorn had scouted out the land on
1 Millas, Aristides and Ellen J. Uguccioni, Coral Gables Miami Riviera, An Architectural Guide
2 Ibid, 76.
3 Uguccioni, Ellen. "The Cocoplum Woman's Club" National Register Nomination
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which their clubhouse would be built, then owned by the "Model Land
Company ", a subsidiary of Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway.
When Merrick platted the Riviera Section, he particularly desired the
club's land, and after negotiation, the club sold four of its five acres
to the Coral Gables Corporation for the sum of $100,000.4
The plat for Biltmore Heights was approved on September 30, 1925. Given
its proximity to Coral Gables, it is not surprising that the Nein Brothers (who
filed the plat), would emulate the theme of Merrick's development. They
named the streets, capitalizing on the romantic Spanish ideals that were
being used to sell Coral Gables. SW 49th Street was originally named
"Pinta Avenue ", SW 50th Street was named "Nina Avenue ", SW 50th
Terrace as " Santa Maria ", and SW 51 st Street as "Santa Fe Avenue ". The
westernmost street of Biltmore Heights was Ludlum Road, which in the
original development was given the name "Badalonia ".
When the boom ended, the Coral Gables Corporation was some $29
million in debt, and foreclosures were commonplace. New subdivisions
were in the some situation, and construction in the Biltmore Heights
Subdivision ended abruptly. Activity did not again begin in earnest until
1935 when David and Emily Harlan filed a Resubdivision.
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Figure 1. Detail of "Biltmore Heights" Resubdivision, approved on March 2,
1935.
'Mrs. E.M. Jordan, c. 1915, as quoted by Mrs. Rita Davant, .1963 (Unpublished
Manuscript, Collection Coco Plum Woman's Club, 22
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The. residence at 5730 SW 49th Street survives as one of the few homes
actually constructed during the waning days of the 1920s real estate
boom, and as such, reveals an important part of South Miami's early
history.
III. ARCHITECTURAL DISTINCTION
The style of this two story rectangular building is best described as
Mediterranean Revival, an eclectic design based on prototypes from
Spanish, Italian and Moorish architectural archetypes. The design was
hugely popular during the 1920s real estate boom, and came to
characterize the region. The designs often featured irregular plans,
courtyards, flat roofs with distinctive parapets or combinations of roof
slopes in residential construction, and ornament concentrated around
doors and windows.
The residence at 5730 SW 49th Street, expresses the hallmarks of the
Mediterranean Revival style in its:
• masonry construction,
• combination of one and two story sections
• combination of gabled and shed roofs
• prominent front porch that features an arcade of round arches
• use of a clay the as the roofing material, and the coping that
follows the roof ridges
• prominent chimney with a decorative brick chimney cap
• double -hung sash windows with a projecting sill beneath
• separate masonry accessory building ( originally intended as a
garage)
Alterations:
Throughout its long history, the residence has had few changes to
its character. Minor alterations include:
• a new driveway treatment of concrete pavers(1989)
• extension of the concrete slab at the rear of the house ( 1989)
• new concrete risers faced with the ( 1989)
• reproofing with an "S" tile (1989)
The residence maintains its integrity of design to qualify for local historic
designation.
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IV. ELIGIBILITY FOR DESIGNATION
The South Miami Land Development Code; Section 20.4.9 entitled "Historic
Preservation Standards" lists the following criteria that a property must
meet in order to be considered for local historic designation:
(a) Districts, sties, structures and objects of national, state, and local
importance are of historic significance if they possess integrity of
location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and
association and:
(b) Are associated with events that have made a significant
contribution of the broad patterns of our history, and
(c) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, method
of construction or work of a master, or that possess high artistic
value, or that represent a distinguishable entity whose components
may lack individual distinction.
The Residence at 5730 SW 49th Street possesses integrity of location, design,
setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association and meets criteria
(b) as it reflects the turbulent period of the boom and bust real estate cycles
in the region's history;
(c) as it represents the distinctive character of a Mediterranean - inspired
design, made popular in the South Florida region by a significant number
of developments.
Therefore, the residence at 5730 SW 49th Street is recommended for local historic
designation.
V. DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES
In accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 20.5.19 of the City's Land
Development Code, any building permit for exterior alteration, renovation or
demolition of an existing structure, which is designated historic, or is within a
designated historic district shall first require the issuance of a Certificate of
Appropriateness (COA). The COA is issued after review by the Historic
Preservation Board and the City Commission.
The Historic Preservation Board shall adopt and may, from time to time, amend
the standards by which applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness may be
evaluated. In adopting these guidelines, it shall be the intent of the Board to
promote maintenance, restoration, adaptive uses, appropriate to the property,
and compatible contemporary designs that are harmonious with the exterior
architectural and landscape features of neighboring buildings, sites, and
streetscapes.
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General
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation
Projects with Guidelines for Applying the Standards (1979) as may be
amended.
Specific:
• One story, gable- roofed extension, perpendicular to the two story mass of
the main residence
• Tiled, shed roofed porch extending across a portion of the main elevation,
composed of a series of round arches
• Tiled, Low pitched, gable roof over two story mass
• Prominent chimney with decorative brick chimney cap, side elevation
• Double -hung sash windows with cast concrete lugsills, side elevations
• One story accessory building, rear of lot
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SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Building Permits, City of South Miami, Planning Department
Millas Aristides and Ellen J. Uguccioni, Coral Gables: Miami Riviera, An
Architectural Guide. (Miami: Dade Heritage Trust) 2003.
Plat of the Biltmore Heights Subdivision, City of South Miami, Planning
Department
Plat of the Biltmore Heights Resubdivision, City of South Miami, Planning
Department
Uguccioni, Ellen. " The Coco Plum Woman's Club" National Register
Nomination, Florida Division of Historical Resources, Tallahassee,
Florida, 2004
Taylor, Jean. The Villages of South Dade. ( St. Petersburg: Byron Kennedy
and Company) n.d.
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Detail, Main Elevation
Photograph: City of South Miami
December 2007
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Rear of Residence
Photograph: City of South Miami
December 2007
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Rear, Accessory Building
Photograph: City of South Miami
December 2007
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To: Honorable Chair &
Planning Board Members
From: Julian H. Pere
Planning Director
Date: January 31, 2008
RE: LDC Map Amendment —HP -OV
(Historic Designation) 5730 SW 49 Str.
PB -08 -005
Applicant: Historic Preservation Board — City of South Miami
Location: 5730 SW 49th Street
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE BY DESIGNATING A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED
AT 5730 SW 49th STREET AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING
ZONING USE DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SUMMARY
The Historic Preservation Board at its December 26, 2007 meeting reviewed an historic
designation report for a single family home built in 1927, and located at 5730 SW 49th Street.
Following a public hearing, the Board adopted a motion by a vote of 5 ayes 0 nays
recommending that this building be designated an historic site.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
The Land Development Code (LDC) provides that an historic designation recommendation must
be enacted as a zone map change. The "HP -OV" Historic Preservation Overlay zoning district is
superimposed as an overlay over the existing underlying use zone. The procedures in the LDC
require the Planning Board to hold a public hearing on all .designations recommended by the
Historic Preservation Board. (Section 20- 5.17(E)).
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
The designation of an historic site requires that the Historic Preservation Board approve a
Designation Report which sets forth the history of the building and the architectural significance.
Attached to this staff report is the Designation Report which was approved by the Historic Board
after a public hearing at its December 26, 2007 meeting. The report contains a detailed history of
LDC HP -OV Rezoning
January 31, 2008
the site and includes photographs of the building. The designation of the building is based upon
it being a classic example of Spanish Mediterranean Revival architecture. The attached
designation report describes in detail the architectural character of this building (p. 7).The
Designation Report contains a section (pp. 9 -10) entitled Design Review Guidelines which
establishes architectural guidelines for the review of future certificates of appropriateness.
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
(1) The designation report and the procedures followed by the Historic Preservation Board are in
accordance with the current LDC regulations governing historic site designations.
(2) The designation of historic sites is compatible with several Future Land Use Element goals
and objectives contained in the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan:
• Objective 1.2 Preserve historic resources by experiencing no demolition or
reconfiguration of specified resources .........99
(3) The alteration, renovation, remodeling, or landscape change affecting the . exterior of a
designated historic building will require special approval in the form of a "certificate of
appropriateness" (COA). This approval requires a review by the Historic Preservation Board
and final approval by the City Commission. The Designation Report contains a section
entitled Design Review Guidelines (pp. 9 -10) which establishes architectural guidelines for
the review of future certificates of appropriateness.
(4) The proposed designation will not require changes to any of the dimensional standards or
permitted uses currently applicable to the area's underlining "RS -4 ", Single Family zoning
district.
(5) The City's preservation consultant concluded that the building is eligible for historic
designation (p.8).
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the historic designation and the placement of an "HP -OV" district over
the existing zoning district for the building at 5730 SW 49th Street be approved.
Attachments:
Designation Report
Historic Preservation Board Minutes Excerpt 12 -26 -07
Public notices
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PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Action Summary Minutes
Tuesday, January 31, 2008
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:41 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
II. Roll Call.
Action: Chairman Morton requested a roll call.
Board members present constituting a quorum: Ms. Beckman, Ms. Young, Mr. Farfan,
Mr. Davis, and Ms. Chael. Absent: Ms. Yates
City staff present: Julian H. Perez (Planning Director), Sanford A. Youkilis (Planning
Consultant), and Lluvia Resendiz (Administrative Assistant)
IV. Planning Board Applications/Public Hearing
(A) PB -08 -005 (tIPB -07 -009)
Applicant: Historic Preservation Board — City of South Miami
Location: 5730 SW 49"' Street
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY
DESIGNATING A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5730 SW
491h STREET AS AN HISTORIC SITE AND BY PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORIC
PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE (HP -OV) OVER THE EXISTING ZONING USE
DISTRICT FOR THIS PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action: Mr. Morton read the item into the record.
Mr. Perez advised that at its December 26, 2007 meeting the Historic Preservation Board
reviewed an historic designation report for a single family home built in 1927, located at
5730 SW 49 Street. Following a public hearing, the Board adopted a motion by a vote of 5
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ayes 0 nays recommending that this building be designated an historic site. Attached to the
staff report was a Designation Report containing historical details which was approved by
the HPB after the public- hearing. The designation of the building is based upon it being a
classic example of Spanish Mediterranean Revival architecture. The attached designation
report provided details on the architectural character of this building. The Design Review
Guidelines are to be used for reviewing of future certificates of appropriateness. Mr. Perez
advised that staff recommended that the historic designation and the placement of an "HP-
OV" district over the existing zoning district for the building at 5730 SW 49th Street be
approved.
Mr. Youkilis advised that he homeowner was in favor of the historic designation. Ms.
Cheal added that the house, although simple, is very nice.
Ms. Young questioned if the accessory structure was being used as a livable quarter. Mr.
Youkilis advised that it appeared that the structure was only used for storage. Mr. Perez
replied that most site visits only include external surveys. Ms. Beckman questioned if
documentation existed indicating the alterations that have been made. Mr. Youkilis
replied that staff has the records dated back to 1960 only.
Motion: Ms. Beckman moved to approve the historic designation for the property located
on 5730 SW 49 Street. Ms. Young seconded.
Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
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Planning Department
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Fl. 33143
(0)305- 663- 6326(F)305- 668 -7356
February 12, 2008
Mr. Ian Murgatroyd
5730 SW 491h Street
South Miami, FL.33155
South Miami
All- America City
1
2001
REVISED
RE: Planning Board Item No. PB -08 -005
Historic Designation- 5730 SW 491h Street
Dear Mr. Murgatroyd:
This communication is to inform you that the above item concerning the historic designation of
your property located at 5730 SW 49th Street has been approved by the City's Historic
Preservation Board and the Planning Board. It is now in ordinance format and is scheduled for
first reading at the March.4, 2008 City Commission meeting which begins at 7:30 PM, in the
City Commission Chambers, South Miami City Hall. There is no public discussion at the first
reading of an ordinance, however, you are encouraged to attend the meeting.
The second reading and public hearing on the proposed designation is scheduled for the March
18, 2008 City Commission meeting.
Enclosed is a copy of the Designation Report for this property and a copy of Section 20 -5.17
from the City's Land Development Code which sets forth the historic designation procedure.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 305- 663 -6326.
Sincer
Planning Director
Enclosures
JP /SAY
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Monday, December 26, 2007
City Commission Chambers
7:30 PM
EXCERPT
I. Call to order
Action: Ms. Dison called the meeting to order at 7:24 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was performed. Board members present constituting a quorum: Ms. Dison, Mr.
LaMonica, and Mr. Hochstim, Ms. Lahiff, and Mr. Charles Ruiz de Castilla.
Board members absent: Ms. Clyatt, Ms. Shelley, and Mr. Kurtzman
City staff present: Julian Perez (Planning Director), Sanford A. Youkilis (Consultant), Lluvia
Resendiz (Administrative Assistant)
VI. Historic Designations / Public Hearing:
HPB -07 -009: 5730 SW 49 Street
Action: Mr. Youkilis called the Board's attention to the architectural distinction and the
eligibility for designation. He stated that the consultant mentions the style of the two story
building could best be described as Mediterranean Revival, a design which was popular during
the 1920's. The residence expresses the hallmarks of the Mediterranean Revival style in several
characteristic. It was found that the residence has had minor alterations. It also possesses
integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association thus
meeting the eligibility criteria. In general, the residence meets the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Historic Preservation requirements, therefore staff recommends approval for the
historic designation of the property located on 5730 SW 49 Street.
Mr. Ruiz de Castilla stated he was impressed with the changes which the residence has
undergone. He added that the owner has sensitively maintained the home in good character with
its neighbors. Mr. Hochstim added that the home has unique architectural quality and questioned
if the original architect's name was known. Mr. Youkilis replied there were no records
indicating that information however staff will conduct further research. Mr. Youkilis further
added that although he did ask the current owner for that information the homeowner was also
unaware. The homeowner did however mention that the Value Adjustment Board might have
old site plans. Mr. Hochstim noted that he was impressed with the designation repost prepared
by the City's consultant Ms. Uguccioni.
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Ms. Dison re- opened the public hearing. There were no speakers at that time.
Motion: Mr. Hochstim moved to approve the historical designation for the property located on
5730 SW 49 Street. Mr. Ruiz de Castilla seconded.
Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays
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