LTC 340-2019 Historic Preservation Board Recommendation - Design Review Board application for 301-317 71st St (DRB19-0398) AAIM, AA ! PFCH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 340-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION
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TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of he City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager 1 ►-
DATE: June 12, 2019
SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Board Reco endation - Design Review Board application
for 301-317 71st St (DRB19-0398)
On June 10, 2019, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) discussed an application that is currently
pending before the Design Review Board (DRB) for exterior modifications to the building located
at 301-317 71st Street. This DRB application (DRB19-0398) includes the removal of an
architectural spire/monument feature, and is scheduled to be reviewed by the DRB on July 2, 2019.
The HPB approved a motion (5-0, 2 absent) opposing the demolition of the spire/monument.
Additionally, the Board recommended that the DRB continue the application in order to explore
ways in which the spire/monument could be retained and incorporated into any new proposed
development for the site, in a manner consistent with the adopted North Beach Master Plan.
Designed by architect A. Herbert Mathes, the spire was constructed in 1966 as signage pylon for
the Miami Beach Federal Savings & Loan building located at 301-317 71st Street. Below is a current
photograph of the structure.
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