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Gary Appel 12/31/2009I ~~ ~ ... Q~ _ . k City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.pov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254 01-24-2008 Gary Appel 2360 Alton Rd Miami Beach, Florida 33140 SIJBJECT• Planning Board Congratulations! You have been appointed by the City Commission to the agency, board or committee named above for a term ending: 1213112009. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1st, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing elected official leaves office. If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully. Congratulations again and good luck. Sincerely, Robert Parcher City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director Mercedes Lamazares ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Appointment Oath City Code Ordinance section, applicable to agency, board or committee City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459 Ordinance No. 2006-3543 -Amendment to City Code Section 2-22 Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form) Booklet -Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. ® ~ `~ ~i t''k, ' City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.aov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254 TO Gary Appel RE: Planning Board I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2009. have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees, and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure" require- ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on which I have served. .~ zl Gary Appel `,, Sworn to and subscribed before me this- 0 day of ~ ~ ~ , 200 __.. Silvia rieto Deputy Clerk *Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements. We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. -~ MIAMIBEACH NAME: ~~J,.e~ /JlQre~ CITY OF MII~MI BEACH BOARDS AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM ' Last Name First N me Middle Initial HOME ADDRESS:~31.~0 ~ ~n ~~ I~-learn i L~ec::~eh ~ 3~~t.~p No. Street Ctty State Zip Code PHONE:.~:S~ ~C.l-:~•l.vt,~r~- •'?~~. 5T(o•O X33 -'~5-~~1(n•C1L^Z .biea~e- ~l 1 Work Fax Business Name: ~r~~k?r"~-i~~f. ~iJ~t•St ' . Position: ~l~ fl.r2_ ~ Address: ~~CO X575 L+t:11.1 YLP ~~ ~.~~~~ ~1 gPl'1.1 ~(~ 3~ 13`r No. Professional license (describe) !~ l Street City State Zip Code ExPlres: Attach a copy of the license Pursuant to Ctty Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shalt be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled'in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownershiprnterest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city. • Reside~lt of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes [D~6r No ^ • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes ^ or No i~ • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes I~r No ^ • (Please check one): I am now a resident of: North Beach ^ South Beach ^ Mlddle Beach ~~ • 1 am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, experience. Please list below: SEA QtE o.ch.ed Please list you[ preferences in order of ranking [1J first choice (2J second choice, and [3J third choice. Please note that only three l3) choices will be observed by the Cttv Clerk's Office (Regular Boards of City) ~ Art in Public Places Committee ® Beach Preservation Board D Beautification Committee O Board of Adjustment' Budget Advisory Committee ~ Committee on Homeless ^ Committee for Quality Education in MB O Community Development Advisory* O Community Relations Board D Convention Center Advisory Board ~ Debarment Committee t7 Design Review Board' O Disability Access Committee ^ Fine Arts Board 13 Golf Advisory Committee a Health Advisory Committee D Health Facilities Authority Board ^ Hispanic Affairs Committee ~O Historic Preservation Board' ' Board Required to Flle State Disclosure town ^ Housing Authority' ^ Loan Review Committee' ^ Mayar's Green Ad-Hoc Committee ^ Marine Authority' , ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ^ Miami Beach Commission on Status of Women ^ Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities ^ Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh. Improvement ^ Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ^ Personnel Board' Planning Board' ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee ^ Production Industry Council ^ Public Safety Advisory Committee O Safety Committee ^ Transportation and Parking Committee ^ Visitor and Convention Authority` ^ Youth Center Advisory Board 1 C:1Documents a~x7 SellingstcompurbmtLocal SettingslTemporary Internet FiiesiOLK1C5tBC'Application P.evised July 18 2007.doc ~, ,~: `,~' . ..J -f _...`~ Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please ihdicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakoi+v Youth Center. 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes ^ No ^ Years of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children Yes^ No ^. If yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: Child's name: Age: Program: Child's name: Age: Program: •Have you ever been. convicted of a felony: Yes ^ or No~ If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes ^ or No~. If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money. Yes ^ or No~ If yes, explain in detail •~Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ^ or No~ If yes; which board? • What ottrganizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name: t~-t.1Cal~1l~'?St~V} -4-'YJGI`~tOrl ' ~i~JP Title:~t~C~-~'l~IP~K'r1ml~Ce -mac! o-~~2°~'~-S Name: Title: • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: • I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ^ or Not Which department? • Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent ^, spouse ^, child ^, brother ^, or sister ^ who is employed by the City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): UV o This section is "not required" but desired: Age: L ~ years old Gender. Male Female ^ Ethnic Origin (Check one) White ^Rfrican-American/Black ^ Hispanic: ^ Asian or Pacfic Islander ^ American Indian or Alaskan Native ^ Employment Status: Employed ^ Retired ^ Home-maker ^ Other ^ "i hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VII - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members." ~~ Applicant's S nature Date Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT) Please attach a copy of your resume to this application NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1j calendar year. Received in Clty Ctertc's Oftlce by Name of Deputy Clerk _ p Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Clerk's Office) --CC.--~-_-- Entered By ! ~ r Date ~ ~j C:4Documenfs and SettingslcompurbmlLocal Setting,ITemporary Internet FiestOLK1C516C Application Revised July 18 200i.doc ~....._. Professional Profile: GARY A. APPEL, Esq. Home Address: 2360 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL. 33140 Business Address: Bay Point Office Tower, 4770 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 670, Miami, FL. 33137 Telephone: (305) 576-0033 Facsimile: (305) 576-0023 E-mail: Qaunelna,taxadiusters.net Web Site: www.taxadiusters.net Professional Areas of Practice • Ad Valorem tax consulting and representation of property owners before the Local Property Appraiser, Administrative Appeals Board and Circuit Court • Historic Preservation tax consulting and representation of taxpayers before the State Historic Preservation Office, the National Park Service and the Internal Revenue Service seeking Federal, State and Local tax credits and abatements for the rehabilitation of historic buildings • Enterprise Zone Program consulting and representation of companies before the various agencies seeking Federal, State and Local tax credits and abatements for the creation of jobs and other economic activity in designated geographical areas • Commercial real estate brokerage and lease negotiations on behalf of landlords and tenants Professional Experience • Property Tax Adjusters, Inc., d/b/a/ Garth Realty Corporation, Miami, FL (principal - ad valorem tax consultant/historic preservation tax consultant/real estate broker: 1994-present) • Law Offices of Gary A. Appel, PA, Miami, FL (attorney: 1993-present) • Bates-Appel, Inc., Aventura, FL (principal - ad valorem tax and historic preservation tax consultant: (1996-2003) • Real Estate Tax Services, Inc., Miami, FL (ad valorem tax consultant: 1993-1994) • Deloitte & Touche, New York, NY (Federal tax consultant: 1992-1993) • Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C., Aventura, FL (attorney: 1992) • CB Richard Ellis, Inc., New York, NY (commercial real estate broker: 1984-1991) Professional Licenses • Florida Bar • Connecticut Bar • New York Bar • Florida Real Estate Broker Professional Affiliations • Miami Design Preservation League- Executive Committee, Voting Board of Directors Member • City of Miami Historic Preservation and Environmental Board -Vice Chairman • National and Florida Trusts for Historic Preservation • International Council of Shopping Centers • Carnegie Mellon Admissions Council • Alton Road Homeowners Association • City of Miami Beach Bar Association Education • University of Miami Law School - LL.M. -Taxation • Fordham University School of Law - J.D.(Evening Division) • Carnegie Mellon University - B.S. (History and Managerial Economics) • Continuing education related to law and real estate licenses • Volunteer lecturer at seminars on Historic Preservation GARY. A. APPEL Attorney at Law Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker Garth Realty Corporation-Principal Bay Point Office Tower 4770 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 670 Miami, Florida 33137 Telephone: (305) 576-0033 Facsimile: (305) 576-0023 Email: gappel(c~taxadjusters net December 6, 2007 Honorable Jerry Libbin VIA PERSONAL DELIVERY Commissioner City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 Re: Submitted Application for appointment to the City of Miami Beach Planning Board Request for an appointment to discuss the matter Dear Commissioner Libbin: Attached please find a copy of my previously submitted application for appointment to the City of Miami Beach Planning Board. Though currently listed as an Applicant, I wanted to update my application. My wife Rachel, daughter Reagan, and I reside at 2360 Alton Road, Miami Beach. A copy of my Professional Profile and testimonials are attached. I believe I have superior qualifications for the Planning Board. My experiences are "deep" in four (4) areas that are constant underlying factors in issues before the Planning Boazd (and the City Commission): t) Historic Preservation; 2) Business Issues; 3) Legal; and 4) Government perspective. I have been involved with historic preservation issues for many years. Attached is an email from the Miami Design Preservation League supporting my appointment (I am on the Executive Committee of the Boazd'of Directors as well as an active tour guide for many years). Historic Preservation, "done right" promotes both preservation of our heritage and economic growth...,what better example than Miami Beach! From a business perspective, I have operated my own business in Florida since 1994 representing business owners and property owners on matter related to ad valorem taxation and tax credits/abatements for the rehabilitation of historic buildings....I "know" the issues and many legitimate concerns facing these two (2) related groups and the need to carefully consider the potential short term and long term effects of rulings on these valuable constituents to our community. As an attorney (with an LL.M. in Taxation), I like to think I know how to spot issues, consider e!I ramifications and determine the cost/beneftts that would come before the Planning Board. For approximately the past twelve (I2) years, 1 have gladly provided a significant amount of both non- eompensated and reduced compensated services to the City of Miami Beach government. In addition, I serve on the City of Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Boazd. Examples include: M:~aa1GAR '°` YlcilyoSniamibcachplaruungl~o;udlwnunisxionerletter I ~'OSU7,2)OC . Page-2 1. I currently represent the City in seeking lower property tax assessments for the 16a' Street Garage and the Meridian Ave. Office Buiiding.......without compensation (if a conflict with a possible appointment to the Planning Board, I would withdraw my representation of the City). 2. Worked with Bob Dixon, Esq., Chvistina Cuervo, Joe Damien and Jorge Chartrand in successfully removing old City Hall from the Property Appraiser's tax roes after the 1995 fire. At the time, the City was paying close to $100,000 per year in property taxes. In addition to obtaining total exemption, the City took this opportunity to re-think its use of the Historic building and concluded that re-introducing city government offices and a significant renovation would do justice to our shared history. 2 Without compensation, I resurveyed the current National Historic District's approximately 150 buildings built between 1946-1950 that were not on the National Register due to the period of significance cutting off at 1945. Working with William Cary, Tom Mooney, Jorge Gomez, Shannon Anderton and Christina Cuervo, an Amendment to the National Registrar nomination was prepared and submitted to the National Park Service resulting in the addition of approximately 130 buildings to the National Register and their eligibility for valuable tax credits. 3. Worked with thG same people as in #2 above (as well as Kevin Crowder) to resurvey and submit a Nomination to the National Park Service to obtain National Certification of the Ocean Beach Historic District. Again, the contributing structures in the district became eligible for valuable tax credits and the District obtained National Recognition (it is my understanding this is helpful in such areas as dealing with the Department of Transportation). 4. Worked with Gary Held, Roberto Datorre, Kent Bonde and Christina Cuervo in challenging ad valorem tax assessments levied on City Property. This includes obtaining tax exempt status for the Byron Carlyle Theater and minimizing ad valorem taxes on the Meridian Office Building and the 16~' Street Parking Garage. 5. I continua; to be available without chazge for meetings and telephone conversations on related matters. For example, I spoke with Shannon Anderton numerous times in implementing the new ad valorem tax abatement program for rehabilitating pre-1942 houses. I have met with Tim Hemstreet, Ana Cecilia Velasco and others on various ad valorem tax matters affecting the City without charge. Both the City Liaison to the Planning Board, Mercedes Lamazares and current Planning Board Member Marlo Courtney know me by professional reputation and deeds. I act as an unofficial "cheerlrwader/liaison" for the City with die State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service. Thank-you .for your consideration. Sincerely, ~~~1~~ Gary A. Appel Gary A. Appcl, Esq. ~ 4770 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 670, Miami, Florida 33137 -Tel: 305-576.0033 -~'~1t;•3g9~576-0023 MiAMIBEAGH NAME: CITY OF Ml/kMt BEACH 130ARDS~~AND COMMITTEE APPLlGATION FORM ' t.<at Name First N me ~ ~~~ O ~ ~ n n - ~ Mtddte Initial HOME ADDRESS: K.c'~ 1`-~(~t(1'1 I ~2C~Ch ~ 33 No• Street City State Zip Code PHONE: ~`~• '1 t•<~ • t~(~4 ~: S Ski , nr, ~•~ _ ~ c _ ~ ..-.. --- - , _ , ~'~t 1 Work Business Name: ~-_ ~`(t~C.QdtJ~erst~~ Position: ~t.e~rit~ r'` Address: 7 fi ~~3, 5 eCt. c T31 ~.~.~1-(o7p ~••~ t gt'ri,1 ~ 33 ? .3 No. Street City State Profeasbr>el Ucense {describe) 1~~Tn2nFU #}'~ l9 3p Zip Coda -T ~?~~~~~~ I~O~ Expires: ,_, Aftacb ~r copy otthe ucenso Pursuant to City Cadet sec~lon 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shat! be affrllated with the city; this requirement shalt be fulfi~~ed'in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b) an irdivitual shall demonstrate ownership~nterest for a min~imu/m of six months In a business established in the city. ~ ResideKtt of Mi~rni Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes [3Vt5r No O • Demonstrate un o~.=~nership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: Yes D or No ~ • Are you a registere:t voter in Miami Beach: Yes i~r No O • (Please check oi;ej: I am now a resident of: North Beach ^ South Beach D Middle Beach [b/'~ • I am applying far art appointment because t have special abiifties, knowledge, experience. Please fist below: ~~ Q-~t cLch.Qc~. Please list your pref~renct s In order of ranking [1J first choice [2j second choice, and [3) third choice. le s t t onl th e 3 cltoices wilt b obs~ r••ac; by the City Clerk's Ofttce. (Regular Boards of City) O Art !n i'ubiic Places Committee O Beach i'reservation Board D Beaui~tic:ation Committee Board of Adjustment' O Budget Ac risory Committee CJ Comrnitteo on Homeless t] Com;nitt©u for Quality Education in Mf3 O Commt:nify Devt3topment Advisory' ~ Community Relations Board t7 Convention Center Advisory Board ^ Debarrn©nd Committee D Design Review Board' O Disability Access Committee D Fine Arts Beard ^ Goif A;:+visc:y Committee ^ Health Advisory Committee . O Health Facilities Authority Board ^ Hispanic Affairs Committee ^ Historic F'rwarvation Board' ' t3oard Roqulr+ed to Fti~s Stets Dlsctasure form ^ Housing Authority' ^ Loan Review Committee' D Mayor's Green Ad-Hoc Committee ^ Marine Authority' , ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ^ Miami Beach Commission on Status of Women ^ Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities ^ Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh. improvement ^ Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board Personnel Board' ~Planntng Board' D Police Citizens Relations Committee d Production industry Council O Public Safety Advisory Committee O Safety Committee O Transportation and Parking Committee ra Visitor and Convention Authority' ^ Yeuth Center Advisory Board C:1Doannenls and Setlings~conipurbmlLocal Settinc~5lTemporary Internet Fi es10LK1C516G Application Revised July 18 2007.doc ., ?' .~~ ~~'~ ' ,. - %'-:i. J _% . , Note: if appl~~.g for Youth Advisory Board, please Indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakoinr Youth Center. • 1. Past servic€; cn the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes ^ No 0 Years of Service: 2, Present parUcipaiion In Youth Center activitlas by your children Yest, No O. If yss, please list the'names of your children, 'their ages, and whl;:;t programs. List below: Child's name: Age: Program: Child's name; Age: Program: •Have you ever teen convicted of a felony: Yes D or No~ if yes, please expialn in detail: • Do you curreritiy have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes D or No~. If yes, please explain in detail: . • Do you curren:'y o'.ve the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes D or No~ If yes, explain In detail ••Are you currerttiy s rving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes D or No~ if yes; which board? •. What organizutcn~ in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name: _ lCtM1~h_ x,~?~1~-~t/ -~tof1 }.~CtG~1P Title:Fswct;-ciV~[~rnMt~'FCP - ~~ o~Z~r~ers Name: __,___-__- . Title: . • List alt properties o~,~ned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: .t • I am now empicyvd uy the City of Miami Beach: Yes o or Nol~ Which department? • Pursuant to City Ccci v 3ecUon 2-25 (b}: Do you have a parent 4, spouse 0, child a, brother D, or sister D who is employed by the City of Miami Beach9 Check all that apply. identify the department(s): DlJ O This section is "not required" but desired: Age: ~ ~ years old Ethnic Origin (Ch6+;k tat~e) Gender. Male!( Female D Whi#e d African-An7~ri;:an/Black D Hispanic: O Asian or Pacific Islander [] American Indian or Alaskan Native O Employment Status: Er,~pfoyed D Retired D Home-maker O Other O °I hereby attost to t.h accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have raceivsdr read stud wl0 abide by Chapter 2, Article vN - of the Clty Code "Standards of Conduct !or City OfHcera, Employees and Agency Members," Applicant's Sh~nature / ~~'~ } ~ ~~~ _ _ Date Name of Applicant (PLEASE PRINT) Please attach a cc;:y of dur rasumo to this application NOTE: Appllcat3on3 wits remain on fife for a period of one (1) calendar year. Reoelved in Clty Clerk's C~~ r,y Neme of Deputy Clerk ~ Date Da:ument Control NumL~ r (A„lgned by the Clty Clerk's Office) ~_, Entered By ---- Date CaDocuments and Seltin~tcanpurUnilt-oval 5ettingslTemporary Internet Fies101K1C5tBC Application Revised July 18 2007.doc ~~,_._. Profession a 6 Iy.~ofilc: GARY A. A1:~3'EL, Esq. Home Address:: 2360 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL. 33140 Business Ad3rss: Bay Point Oftice Tower, 4770 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 670, Miami, FL. 33!37 Telephone: (305 576-0033 Facsimile: (305 576-0023 E-mail: Qannel~a,taxadiusters net Web Site: www.taxadiusters aet Professional Ar<~as of Practice • Ad Valor~cn t::x consulting and representation of property owners before the Local Property Appraiser, Adr~ini:;trative Appeals Board and Circuit Court • Historic Preservation tax consulting and representation of taxpayers before the State Historic Preservation Off ice, tie National Park Service and the Internal Revenue Service seeking Federal, State and Local ta:~ credits and abatements for the rehabilitation of historic buildings • Enterprise Zorn Program consutiing and representation of companies before the various agencies seeking Federal, Mate and Local tax credits and abatements for the creation of jobs and other economic activity in d::sig~sated geographical areas • Commerci<;I real estate brokerage and lease negotiations on behalf of landlords and tenants ,Professional I~xperience • Property T~a,~c Adjusters, Inc., d/b/a/ Garth Realty Corporation, Miami, FL (princip~:t - ad valorem tax consultant/historic preservation tax consultant/real estate broker: 1994-present) • Law Offices of Gary A. Appel, PA, Miami, FL (attorney: 1993-present) • Bates-Appel, Inc., Aventura, FL (principal - ad valorem tax and historic preservation tax consultant: (1996-2©03) • Real Estat~~ Tai. Services, Inc., Miami, FL (ad valorem tax consultant: 1993-1994) • Deloitte & "T'o.:che, New York, NY (Federal tax consultant: 1992-1993) • Buchanan Istgcrsoll, P.C., Aventura, FL (attorney: 1992) • CB Richard I3liis, Inc., New York, NY (commercial real estate broker: 19$4-I991) Professional I.1CC>~ses • Florida Bar • Connecticut Bw° • New York ~; <s • Florida Real Es~ate Broker Professional ~~~~~lations . • Miami Desi`n Preservation League- Executive Committee, Voting Board of Directors Member • City of Mir:~i I tistoric Preservation and Environmental Board -Vice Chairman • National and hlc:rida Trusts for Historic Preservation • Ynternation~l Council of Shopping Centers • Carnegie lt-zcllot: Admissions Council • Alton Road I-ior,eowners Association • City of Miami Beach Bar Association Education • University oi"Aiirmi Law School - LL.M. -Taxation • Fordham Urine:;ity School of Law- J.D.(Evening Division) • Carnegie Mellon University - B.S. (History and Managerial Economics) • Continuing educ~~tion related to law and real estate licenses Volunteer Icy it:r::r at seminars on Historic Preservation ~..,. -----Original Message----- From: Bill Farkas (mailto:bill@mdpl.org] Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 12:23 PM To: Gary Appel Subject: RE: Board meeting date Gary: This a-mail reaffirms that you were the full Board of Directors unanimous choice to the Planning Board earlier this year and Y see no reason why this nomination will not be approved again by the Board at its meeting of Dec. 10th. Bill Farkas ~~. CITY OF a'~1~A11It! BEACH ~ ,P~ Pi.ANNlNG DCPAf{TMENT ~-1.~ CRY HALL 1 700 CONVENTION CENTER DflIVE MIAMI BEACH FLppiOA 33139 r... YeLL~ONG 1]031 a73.7S5Q March. 22, 200.7 ~ . ~ . Ms. 8~arbara 1^. Mattick ~ . Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer~fo.r Survey & Registration Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources R.A. Gray Bui'ding ~ ~ ~ ~ ' SOO South Bronough Street T811ahassee, rlorida 32399-0,250 Re- Collins Waterfront Historic Distr ~ Miami Beach Dear Ms. Mattick: ~ ~ ~ . We are pleased to advise you that the Miami Beach City Commission formally adopted } ,the Collins Waterfront Historic Distract on January 31, 2001. Thank you for your comments rer~~_;rc3ing the possible nomination of this historic district to the Nationa! ; Register of Historic; Places. We believe the Collins Waterfront Historic District woul be an excellent candidate for the National Register, and it would be a natural extension of the Miami each Architectural District located immediately to the south. At this time, however, it is necessary for us to discuss the proposed nomination w' the City Manag~;r.and the Planning Director before we can proceed with the proposafl - • application. We are currently in the process of surveying a large area located in the northern part of the City in order to identify potential local historic districts. Although it would be an honor to have the Cotlins Waterfront Historic District listed on the National Register, it is important to devote our limited staff at this time to affording historic preservation protection for those resources in the City which are presently not designated, Wc; ~~~rilt review our position with Gary Appel who has been extremely helpful uvith hist~.ric preservation issues. !f you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Shannon Andertan, Senior Planner, at {305} 673-7550. Sincerely, ;t /- .-~' ~ ~ ,~ r/ Thomas R. Mooney, AICP Design and Praserva*ion Manager ..,._ j,~LON••5 OF FLOItiDA D EPA. 1'yt I:Y[' 4f ST.~'i•1: st of ttui Secretary a of intemattonal Relatbru • ~ioa of &htstions alort o/ Corporatlo-v s(oa of Cxiltunil Affairs, stop of Hi~toricai F:esourccs sloe of Library sad intormaticz~ Services sloe of Licensing s[on of AdmWstrative services FLORID A DEPARTMENT OF STATE • Katherine Barris • •~ . • - , secretary c,fState . DIVTSTON OF HZS702ZICAt RESOURCES January 11, 20(} ~ • 11~."Gary A. Aps~el Bates-Appel, Iuc. One Turnberry Place ~ •~ 19495 Biscayne Boe:levard • Suite 301 Aventurd, Floric'a 33180 Dea; Gary: ` Ztil6lyft3Elt OFTHH FLOlt:1D,1 CAHliV State Hood of Hdtiead Trustees of the Internal lmptovetnent Trwt Fu Adadntseradon Comanlssi Florida Land anti Water Ad)udigtory Cocunias! Siting Sot Divisbn of Bond F[na~ Department o! Raven Department of [•aw EJorcerru Department of Highway Safety and Mota: Vehi< Departrnent of Veterans' A!G Y alYl very pleas~:ci to advise you that on January 4, 2001, the ~.eeper of the National Register approved the addztianal documentation for the Miami Beach Architectural District. This infoxmatiou extez.ds the period of significance to 1950 and clarifies the list of contributing resources in the ~:istrict. Once again, I want to thank you for your perseverance in pursuing this matter. • Sincerely, Bazbara E. Mattick Deputy State ~i~toric Preservation Officer for Survey & Rc;gistration 2A CrayBuilc:ing • SCQSouthBronoughStreet • Taliahassee,Florida3~39-0250 • http://t+nvtv.flheritigecvm O Director's Office ~"`-F.J Archaeolo icat Research ~ Historic Preservation O F3istozicaiyiuseums /4~A1 100 1aOn _ t- ... ...~ .. -,.-~ iocnt ~07'1'1C10~ FJ`f• rll.r_"Ml17 rRSrt1•dR7_7R4R .Rif `C• Q7?-it~tg~f IRi(11 ,iR4.-1 X1.48 • F' ~.Y ry'~i'25Q' FI.ORTDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE - - Glenda E. Hood Secretary of State DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES December 9, 2003 7ane# Snyder ~~~atthews, Ph.D. Associate Director for Cultural Resources National Park Service Washington, D. C. Dear Jan, This Iettcr is to introduce you to Gary Appel, from Miami, who has been so insizllmental in the deveiopuient of our historical resources in Miami Beach. Gary has been working with us and the City of Miami $each for the past few years and has helped to bring hundreds of new resources into new historic districts. He is, as well, on the City of Miami's Architectural Review Board and a me;nber of the board of the Miami Design preservation League. He has also been a good friend for a number of years. - He will 1?o doubt be dealing with the Park Service in ever-increasing amourrts in the future and, T trust, tivith your good offices. Y expect that you are settling in and enjoying the benefits of Wasung-ton's cultu~ai scene and people. Please keep in touch as your time permits. ery holy ~~ Walt Marder 500 S. Bronough Street . Tnllnhnssee, FL 32399-0250 . http://vvtivrv.tlherftage.com - O Director's Office O Archaeological Research O Historic Preservation (850) 345-6300 • Fe~;C: 23S-6~i3S (B50) 235-641 • FAX: 33~-6436 (830) 245-6333 • FA.`C: 235-6137 (8500 45-6100 • FLAX: 245-633 O PaIui Beach Regional Office O Sk Aecgustine Regional Office Q`~satpa Regiona! Office (Sol) ?79-1175 ~ F?~.`C: 279-1376 !9(111 R?S_Sn~a . ~av. o~~ ~~.~.. ,.,__. ___ __ ._ _