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To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Yvonne S. McKinley, City Managek
From: Julian Perez, Planning Dire
Date: November 6, 2007 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 COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5893 SUNSET
DRIVE 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.
Request:
The historic designation of a commercial building at 5893 Sunset Drive was constructed in 1947, is part
of a series of downtown buildings recommended for designation by the Historic Preservation Board. The
attached Designation Report contains a detailed history of the building and includes photographs. The
attached designation report (p.4) describes the following architectural significance of the building:
"The building, however, is one of the most visible along this stretch of the highway, and the architect was
challenged to create a corner entrance at the apex of the ;,triangle, and two fully articulated facades on the US 1
(north) side and on the Sunset Drive [SW 72nd Street] (south) side...... Although a small building, it is one of the
more distinctive buildings, and certainly one of the few remaining from this period of South Miami's history,
making it particularly significant. "
The City's preservation consultant concluded that the building is eligible for historic designation (p.6). In
addition, the property owner has testified at previous public hearings that they are in support of the
designation.
Designation Actions:
The Historic Preservation Board at its September 24, 2007 meeting reviewed the Designation Report,
conducted a public hearing, and adopted a motion by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nay recommending that the
historic designation be approved. The Planning Board at its October 10, 2007 meeting, after a public
hearing, adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nay recommending that the historic designation be
approved.
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 5893 Sunset Drive be approved on first reading.
(2)
Backup Documentation:
Draft Ordinance
Planning Department Staff Report,
Designation Report
Excerpt Planning Board Minutes 10 -9 -07
Excerpt Historic Preservation Board Minutes 9 -24 -07
Mail Notice to applicant
Public notices
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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 COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5893
SUNSET DRIVE 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 -07 -026 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
identified as 5893 Sunset Drive and legally described as the West 86.01 feet of Lot 1, Coopers
Subdivision, , as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 152 of the public records of Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board at its September 24, 2007 meeting reviewed the
Designation Report for 5893 Sunset Drive and recommended 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, on October 10, 2007 after public hearing regarding the application of the HP -OV
zoning to 5893 Sunset Drive, the Planning Board recommended approval by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nay;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendations 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 5893 Sunset Drive and legally described as the West 86.01 feet of Lot 1, Coopers
Subdivision, , as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 152 of the public records of Miami -Dade County.
Section 2 . That the Designation Report for the building at 5893 Sunset Drive 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 Designation Report for the building at
5893 Sunset Drive and the provisions contained in the Land Development Code pertaining to review of
building permits, certificates of appropriateness, and demolition are applicable to the property at 5893
Sunset Drive.
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.
LDC HP -OV Rezoning
October 9, 2007
(2)
"The building, however, is one of the most visible along this stretch of the highway, and the architect was
challenged to create a corner entrance at the apex of the triangle, and two fully articulated facades on the
US I (north) side and on the Sunset Drive /SW 72 "d Street] (south) side...... Although a small building, it
is one of the more distinctive buildings, and certainly one of the few remaining from this period of South
Miami's history, making it particularly significant. "
The City's preservation consultant concluded that the building is eligible for historic designation (p.6).
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
(1) The building at 5893 Sunset Drive is one of six buildings identified as a "contributing building" in the
Hometown District Plan and Overlay District.
(2) The designation report and the procedures followed by the Historic Preservation Board are in
accordance with the current LDC regulations governing historic site designations.
(3) 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
(4) 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. 6 -7)
which establishes architectural guidelines for the review of future certificates of appropriateness.
(5) The proposed designation will not require changes to any of the dimensional standards or permitted
uses currently applicable to the area's underlining SR(HD -OV) Specialty Retail, Hometown District
Overlay ) zoning district.
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 5893 Sunset Drive be approved.
Attachments:
Designation Report
Historic Preservation Board Minutes Excerpt 9 -24 -07
Public notices
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Designation Report
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General Information ................... ..............................3
Statement of Significance ........... ..............................4
Contextual History ...................... ..............................4
Architectural Distinction .............. ..............................5
Eligibility Criteria ......................... ..............................6
Design Review Guidelines ............ ..............................7
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Local Historic Designation Report
5893 SW 72nd Street
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Historic Names:
Commercial Building for Mr. A .MacDonald
Current Name:
5893 SW 72nd Street
Location:
Immediately south of the Home Town Metrorail Station, across from
South Dixie Highway (US 1), Northeast corner of Sunset Drive and South
Dixie Highway
Present Owner:
Androulakis Korres, Inc.
6335 SW 1 16th Street
Miami, Florida 33156 -4813
Original Use:
Commercial Building
Present Use:
Commercial Building
Zoning District:
SR -HD -OV (Specialty Retail Hometown District Overlay)
Commercial -Mixed Use
Tax Folio Number
09- 4025 - 030 -0020
Boundary Description
West 86.01 feet of Lot 1, Coopers Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 4,
Page 152 of the public records of Miami -Dade County.
Local Historic Designation Report
5893 SW 72nd Street
Page 3
II. SIGNIFICANCE
Specific Dates: 1947
Architect: E.J. Newby
Builder/
Contractor: Unknown
Statement of Significance
The architect for this commercial building faced a most difficult design problem,
resulting from the irregularity of this small lot (roughly triangular in shape, and
measuring 57.630 feet by 70 feet). The building, however, is one of the most
visible along this stretch of the highway, and the architect was challenged to
create a corner entrance at the apex of the triangle, and two fully articulated
facades on the US 1 (north) side and on the Sunset Drive [SW 72nd Street] (south)
side. Built immediately following World War II, when architects began to eschew
historicist styles, architect Newby returned to the Mediterranean Revival
character that dominated much of South Miami in its 1920s boom period.
Although a small building, it is one of the more distinctive buildings, and certainly
one of the few remaining from this period of South Miami's history, making it
particularly significant.
Contextual Historv:
The dramatic diagonal created by the Florida East Coast Railway line and the
construction of the South Dixie Highway (US 1) that paralleled it, caused the
creation of a series of pyramidal shaped blocks that were later platted. The
resulting lot shapes were irregular at the three sides of the triangle.
The block on which the building at 5893 SW 72nd Street was created, was
originally platted by Mr. H.D. Cooper and his wife Lovilla, in April, 1919, and
named "Coopers Subdivision ". The subdivision witnessed its fair share of building
activity during the 1920s boom. The building on the north side of SW 72nd Street,
immediately west of the 5893 building (5875 Sunset), was constructed in 1925,
and the next west, "The Shelly Building ", constructed in 1926.
In the Dorn Subdivision, the Dorn - Martin Drugstore and Bank (5900 Sunset Drive)
and the Post Office (5904 Sunset Drive), at the opposite corner to the west of
5893 SW 72nd Street, are also products of the boom in the Greater Miami region.
The real estate boom, had at best, a seven year span, and while great buildings
were constructed; following the ensuing financial collapse, many of the platted
lots were left vacant.
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5893 SW 72nd Street
Page 4
By 1928, there was virtually no construction activity in the Greater Miami area,
and with the stock market crash in 1929; Florida sunk deeper into economic
despair. Coral Gables actually declared bankruptcy, and the region looked to
Franklin D. Roosevelt's progressive New Deal campaign for work, and the
construction of many public buildings across the county.
By 1933 South Miami's population had grown to 1,500 residents, but its corporate
limits were reduced to an area of approximately four square miles. In the book
"Florida: A Guide to the Southernmost State" produced by The Federal Writer's
Project under Roosevelt's New Deal and published in 1939, South Miami was
described in this way:
SOUTH MIAMI, 9 miles (1,160 population), originally named . Larkins for an
early storekeeper, was given its present name the day after his death.
Several plants here pack tomatoes, truck crops, and citrus for shipment to
market. South of the town are abandoned limestone quarries filled with
clear water and used as swimming pools.
The evidence in the growth of the City of South Miami is reflected in its building
permits. As the nation recovered, South Miami witnessed a revival as well. In
1936 the city reported the value of new construction at $53,700. When the
United States entered World War II in 1941, building virtually ceased, as the war
effort consumed American's efforts. The sacrifices endured perhaps
compensated for what was to follow. The United States and the South Florida
region, would witness meteoric growth, as tens of thousands of returning GIs,
made South Florida home. By 1948, the city reported building permits valued at
over $1.7 million. It was during this period that Mr. MacDonald commissioned the
building at 5893 SW 72nd Street.
III. ARCHITECTURAL DISTINCTION
Permit drawings indicate the sophisticated geometry of the two -story building
E.J. Newby designed, described simply as "Commercial Building for Mr. A.
MacDonald ". The plans are dated December, 1947. Newby designed a
building reminiscent of the Mediterranean Revival buildings in South Miami,
characterized by its:
• Masonry Construction with a stucco finish
• Stucco string courses that separate the first from second floors
• A flat roof and prominent parapet
• Applied ornament (the cast roundels that are evenly spaced across the
parapet wall.
• Use of steel sash windows on the second floor
The first floor contained square plate glass windows, no doubt intended for
merchandise display, although the original plans label the interior space as
"offices ". An exterior staircase on the east elevation accessed the second floor.
Local Historic Designation Report
5893 SW 72nd Street
Page 5
Alterations
Over the years, the building had had multiple tenants, who have accomplished
alterations to adapt to their business requirements. For the most part, those
alterations have been limited to the interior, with the exception of the installation
of awnings, signs and canopies.
South Miami's permit records show no permits for major alterations, and the
building remains remarkably intact.
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.
In our opinion the commercial building at 5893 Sunset Drive is a product of the
Post War Boom that represents one of the key periods in our history. Further, the
building's unique design, responding to a highly irregular site, demonstrates the
skill of the architect in achieving a noteworthy building. The building is eligible for
local historic designation under criteria (a) (b) and (c) above.
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 a review by the Historic
Preservation Board and 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
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5893 SW 72nd Street
Page 6
In order to assist in the review process for the building at 5893 Sunset Drive, the
following design guidelines should be consulted.
General
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects
With Guidelines for Applying the Standards (1979) as may be amended.
Specific:
• Two articulated stories
• Raised stucco stringcourses separating the first from second story,
and the second story from the parapet wall
• Stucco decorative roundels, applied across the parapet
• Angular corner entry
• Plate glass windows, first story
• Metal sash windows second story
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5893 SW 72nd Street
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SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Building Permits, City of South Miami, Planning Department
Federal Writer's Project of the Works Progress Administration for the State of
Florida. Florida, A Guide to the Southernmost State (New York: Oxford
University Press) 1939
Hollingsworth, Tracy. The History of Dade County, Florida (Coral Gables: Glade
House) 1949.
Plat for the H.D. Cooper Subdivision. City of South Miami, Planning Department
Taylor, Jean. The Villages of South Dade (St. Petersburg: Byron Kennedy and
Company)
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5893 SW 72nd Street
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View of Corner ( North Elevation) and Corner
5893 SW 72nd Street
Detail, North Elevation
5893 SW 72"d Street
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South Elevation
5893 SW 72nd Street
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5893 SW 72nd Street
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5893 SW 72nd Street
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Action Summary Minutes
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
EXCERPT
I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7: 40 P.M
Action: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
II. Roll Call
Action: Vice Chair Yates requested a roll call.
Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Davis, Mr. Farfan, Ms. Chael, and Ms.
Beckman, and Ms. Young. Board Member Absent: Chairman Morton
City staff present: Julian H. Perez (Planning Director), Sanford A. Youkilis (Planning
Consultant), and Lluvia Resendiz (Administrative Assistant).
IV. Planning Board Applications / Public Hearing
PB -07 -026
Applicant: City of South Miami
Address: 5893 Sunset Drive
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 COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5893 SUNSET DRIVE 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. Farfan read the item into the record.
Mr. Perez advised that at its September 24, 2007 meeting, the Historic Preservation Board
adopted a motion recommending that the building located on 5893 Sunset Drive be
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designated as an historic site. He advised that during the meeting the owner indicated
complete support of the designation. Staff observed that the building is one of six
buildings identified as a "contributing building" in the Hometown District Plan. The
designation report and the procedures followed by the Historic Preservation Board are in
accordance with the current LDC regulations governing historic designations. 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. It was
recommended that the historic designation for the property located on 5983 Sunset Drive
be approved.
Ms. Yates opened the public hearing.
Speakers:
NAME ADDRESS SUPPORT /OPPOSE
Mary Anderson 5893 Sunset Drive Supported
Ms. Anderson identified herself as one of the owners of the building and advised she had
some concerns regarding the designation in the event she would sell the property. There is
a potential buyer and the individual was very negative about the building being designated
historic because they might want to combine it with the building next door.
Mr. Youkilis advised that the designation will not affect the sale. Mr. Perez added that in
the event the building does not get designated and it is sold than the new owner must meet
the parking space requirements as per the Land Development Code.
Ms. Young questioned if Ms. Anderson voiced her concern to the Historic Board. Ms.
Anderson replied with a negative adding that she was not aware until the potential buyer
made those indications.
Ms. Chael questioned whether Miami -Dade County Transit continued to consider the
pedestrian overpass bridge over that building. Mr. Perez advised that the County continues
its consideration of the pedestrian overpass connecting into the 5893 Sunset Drive building.
Motion: Ms. Chael moved to approve the designation of the building located on 5893
Sunset Drive. Ms. Young seconded.
Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Monday, September 24, 2007
City Commission Chambers
7:30 PM
EXCERPT
I. Call to order
Action: Ms. Clyatt, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:37 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was performed. Board members present constituting a quorum: Ms. Clyatt, Ms. Lahiff,
Ms. Dison, Mr. Kurtzman, Ms. Shelley, Mr. LaMonica, and Mr. Hochstim. Board members
absent: Mr. Charles Ruiz de Castilla.
City staff present: Julian Perez (Planning Director), Sanford A. Youkilis (Consultant), Lluvia
Resendiz (Administrative Assistant)
VI. Historic Designations / Public Hearing:
HPB -07 -011: 5893 Sunset Drive
Mr. Youkilis advised that during the previous HPB meeting the Board directed staff to proceed
with the Designation Report for this property. Mr. Youkilis advised that the City's consultant
Ms. Uguccioni indicated the location, structure, and significance of the property in her report.
She found that the structure remains the same with little alteration and recommended historic
designation. Staff agreed and therefore recommended the approval of the designation.
Mr. Hochstim advised that the architectural design is not Mediterranean Revival. He added it
has no stylistic character.
The Chair Person opened the public hearing.
Speakers:
NAME ADDRESS SUPPORT /OPPOSE
Nancy Poulos 7524 SW 78 Terrace Support
Ms. Poulos advised that she was a part owner of the building and that she and her sisters were in
favor of the historic designation. She questioned whether or not the architectural design was Art
Deco. Mr. Hochstim replied the design was closer to Modern. He requested the reports be
changed to reflect the appropriate architectural design. He also questioned whether or not the
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file will contain color pictures. Mr. Youkilis replied that it will and that the original designs may
also be obtained in Microfilm.
The Chair Person closed the public hearing.
Motion: Mr. Kurtzman moved to approve the designation of the property located on 5893 Sunset
Drive. Ms. Dison seconded.
Vote: 7 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
October 26, 2007
Ms. Mary Anderson
Androulakis Korres, Inc.
6335 SW 116 Street
Miami, FL. 33156 -4813
RE: Planning Board Item No. PB =07 -026
Historic Designation- 5893 Sunset Dr.
Dear Ms. Anderson:
This communication is to inform you that the above item concerning the historic designation of
your property located at 5893 Sunset Drive 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 February 6, 2007, 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 tentatively scheduled for
the November 27, 2007, 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.
Sincerely yours,
Planning Director
Enclosures
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20 -5.16 SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE i
hearing, and executed by the City Manager and City Clerk. The release of the Unity
of Title is contingent upon a cessation of the conditions and/or criteria which originally
required the execution of the subject Unity of Title.
(Ord. No. 23 -99 -1697, § 2, 11- 16 -99)
20 -5.17 Designation of historic sites.
(A) Report Required. Prior to the designation of an individual historic or archeological site,
an investigation and formal designation report must be filed with the Historic Preservation
Board.
(B) Historic Preservation Board Recommendation. The Historic Preservation Board shall
make recommendations to the City Commission concerning all properties proposed as historic
sites, districts or archeological zones.
(C) Proposals and Preliminary Evaluation and Recommendation.
(1) Application for designation of individual properties and districts may be made to the
Planning Department by any member of the Historic Preservation Board, the
Environmental Review and Preservation Board, the City Commission, the City
administration or the property owner(s) of the subject property for designation.
(2) The Historic Preservation Board shall conduct a preliminary evaluation of available
data for conformance with the criteria set forth herein and may direct the preparation
of a formal designation report by one of the members of the board. The Historic
Preservation Board may then meet as a body and develop recommendations to
transmit to the City Commission regarding designations.
(D) Historic Preservation Board Findings.
(1) If the board finds that the proposed designation meets the intent and criteria set forth
in this Code, it shall transmit such recommendation to the Planning Board and City
Commission with the designation report and any additions or modifications deemed
appropriate.
(2) If the board finds that the proposed designation does not meet the intent and criteria
in this Code, no further action shall be required, except that the board's action may be
appealed in accordance with the provisions of this Code.
(E) Planning Board Review.
(1) Following a favorable recommendation by the Historic Preservation Board, a proposed
designation shall be implemented by the adoption of an "HP-OW Historic Preservation
Overlay zone for the property set forth in the historic designation report.
(2) The Planning Board shall determine if the designation is compatible with the goals
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and if the proposed historic site and/or district
regulations would change any existing zoning district regulations such as, for example,
permitted use, height, floor area ratio, yard setbacks or off - street parking. The review {'
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shall be pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 20 -5.5, Applications requiring
public hearings. The recommendation of the Planning Board on the proposed desig-
nation shall be transmitted to the City Commission.
(F) City Commission Public Hearing.
(1) Public Hearing Requirement. The .City Commission shall hold a public hearing,
pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 20- 5.5(G) and notice requirements of
subsection (2) and as required by the provisions of the City Charter, on each proposed
designation within sixty (60) calendar days of the recommendation by the Historic
Preservation Board and/or the filing of the completed designation report.
(2) Notice Requirement. At least ten (10) calendar days prior to the public hearing for each
proposed designation of an individual site, district or zone, the Planning Director shall
mail a copy of the designation report to the owner at the address listed on the most
recent tax rolls as notification of the intent of the City Commission to consider
designation of the property.
(3) Objections. Upon notification, any owner of a property proposed for individual
designation who wishes to object shall submit to the City Clerk's Office a notarized
statement certifying the objection to the designation.
(Ord. No. 12- 96- 1612,, § 3, 7- 30 -96; Ord. No. 11 -04 -1818, § 2, 10 -5 -04)