HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPB 20011113CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
AFTER ACTON REPORT
FOR MEETING HELD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001
I.NEW BUSINESS
1.Requests for Continuances
2. Extensions of Time:
a. HPB File No. 1175, 2300 Pinetree Drive - Fire Station No. 2. The
applicant, the City of Miami Beach, is requesting a one (1) year
Extension of Time to obtain a Building Permit for a previously issued
Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition, rehabilitation,
alteration and restoration of an existing fire station, including a two (2)
story addition and conversion to administrative offices, as well as the
construction of a two (2) story fire apparatus and dormitory facility.
APPROVED: One (1) Year
b. HPB File No. 1188, 4210 Collins Avenue - Beach Castle Hotel. The
applicant, Beach Castle Hotel, Inc., is requesting a one (1) year
Extension of Time to obtain a Building Permit for a previously issued
Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition, alteration,
renovation and rehabilitation of an existing three (3) story hotel, inclusive
of a new accessory restaurant.
APPROVED: One (1) Year
3. Discussion: Lincoln Road Fountain and Garden
NOT DISCUSSED
4. Discussion: Protection of the Historic Victory Gardens
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Historic Preservation Board After Action Report
Meeting Date: November 13, 2001
The Board directed Planning Department staff to further research the subject site as
a precursor to the possible designation of the Victory Gardens, located on the east
side of Washington Avenue between 1 st and 2 nd Streets, as a local Historic Site.
The Board passed a resolution to request that the City Commission provide the
necessary support to the historic Victory Gardens, located on the east side of
Washington Avenue between 1 st and 2 nd Streets, in order to continue its operation.
5. Requests for Appeals of Staff Decisions:
a. HPB File No. 1255, 1235 Washington Avenue - Level. The applicant,
Ark of Miami, Inc., is requesting an appeal of a staff decision in order to
obtain a Certificate of Occupancy without installing a portion of a
marquee at the building's entrance.
APPROVED
II.REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS:
Previously Continued Projects:
1. HPB File No. 1239, Intersection of 3 rd Street and Washington Avenue - South
Pointe Public Plaza . The applicant, the City of Miami Beach, is requesting a
Certificate of Appropriateness to implement landscape improvements and
install a sculpture to screen the existing above-ground pump stations.
CONTINUED : To 01/08/02
Revisions to Previously Approved Plans :
1. HPB File No. 1164, 5937 Collins Avenue - The Bath Club . The applicant,
Collins Avenue Associates, L.L.C., is requesting a revision to a previously
approved Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of portions of the
existing Bath Club, as well as the substantial renovation and restoration of the
remainder of the Bath Club, in conjunction with the construction of a 132 unit,
twenty-one (21) story condominium with accessory cabanas and four (4) story
townhomes, in order to demolish such structures prior to the issuance of a
Building Permit.
CONTINUED : To 12/11/01
New Projects:
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Historic Preservation Board After Action Report
Meeting Date: November 13, 2001
1. HPB File No. 1256, 401 Ocean Drive - The Presidential Condominium . The
applicant, The Presidential Condominium Owners Association, is requesting
a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of all existing concrete balcony
railings and the installation of new aluminum railings.
APPROVED
2. HPB File No. 1251, 1745 James Avenue - Plaza at James. The applicant,
Plaza at James, Inc., is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to partially
demolish, alter and modify an existing two (2) story building in order to renovate
the interior and alter the exterior elevations and central courtyard.
APPROVED
3. HPB File No. 1252, 845 5 th Street - Shell Gas Station. The applicant, Jonathan
Fryd, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to install new signage,
fascia and banding on a gas station canopy and building.
APPROVED
4. HPB File No. 1253, 1036, 1042, and 1052 Ocean Drive - The Adrian Hotel. The
applicant, Soneet Kapila (as the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for Shops at
Ocean Court), is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to partially
demolish, alter and modify three (3) existing buildings and to construct a new
four (4) story building at 1042 Ocean Drive.
APPROVED
5. HPB File No. 1257, 1060 Ocean Drive - The Adrian Hotel. The applicant,
Soneet Kapila (as the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for Shops at Ocean Court),
is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to partially demolish, alter and
modify an existing three (3) story hotel.
APPROVED
6. HPB File No. 1254, 1701 Collins Avenue - Ritz Plaza Hotel. The applicant, RPH
Hotel Associates, L.L.C, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
construction of a new four (4) story tower at the rear (east side) of the property.
DEFERRED : To 02/12/02
III.HISTORIC DESIGNATION:
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Historic Preservation Board After Action Report
Meeting Date: November 13, 2001
Public hearing to consider historic preservation designation of the Flagler Memorial
and Monument Island as a local historic site. The Flagler Memorial is located on
Monument Island in Biscayne Bay between the MacArthur and Venetian Causeways.
This item is scheduled to be heard by the Board at a time certain of 5:01 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as possible.
The Board approved historic preservation designation of the Flagler Memorial and
Monument Island as a local historic site.
IV.NEXT MEETING DATE REMINDER:
Tuesday, December 11, 2001
V.ADJOURNMENT
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