HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-26114 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2006-26114
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
PRECONSTRUCTION APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC AD VALOREM TAX
EXEMPTION FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY AT 5645 NORTH BAY
ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY
APPRAISER'S OFFICE TO GRANT SAID TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE CITY'S
PORTION OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES FOR QUALIFYING
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOLLOWING
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AND COMPLIANCE WITH
CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have deemed it in the best interest and
welfare of the City of Miami Beach ("City") to provide financial incentives for the retention and
rehabilitation of architecturally and historically significant single-family homes in Miami Beach;
and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2004, the Miami Beach City Commission adopted
Ordinance No. 2004-3469 that authorizes an exemption for the City's portion of ad valorem
taxes if qualifying improvements are made to historically designated single-family homes; and
WHEREAS, Robert and Maria Cherry, the owners of real property located at 5645 North
Bay Road (Lot 1 and the north half of Lot 2, in Block 10, La Gorce Golf Subdivision, as recorded
in Plat Book 14, at Page 43, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida), submitted
requests to the City's Planning Department for the following: a) designation of the property as
an historic structure, b) a Certificate of Appropriateness, and c) an Historic Ad Valorem Tax
Exemption for the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2004, the City's Historic Preservation Board held a public
hearing and voted unanimously (7 to 0) to approve the individual designation of the single-family
residence at 5645 North Bay Road as an historic structure [Exhibit "A"]; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2004, the Planning Department reviewed and
administratively approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed improvements to the
subject single-family property; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2005, the Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously (4
to 0; 2 absences and 1 vacancy) in favor of recommending that the Mayor and City Commission
approve a Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for qualifying
improvements to the historically designated single-family property at 5645 North Bay Road
[Exhibit "B"]; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board has certified that the subject single-family
property for which an exemption is requested is eligible and satisfies Section 118-602(a) of the
Miami Beach City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board has determined that the improvements to
the subject single-family property are consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation and the Certificate of Appropriateness criteria in Section 118-564 of the Miami
Beach City Code, in accordance with Section 118-602(b); and
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Department has recommended that this request for a
tax exemption for the subject single-family property be granted, subject to all of the conditions
set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that a Preconstruction Application
for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the subject single-family property at 5645 North Bay
Road be approved, subject to the following conditions:
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Scope of Tax Exemption. The exemption shall apply to one hundred (100) percent of
the assessed value of all qualifying improvements to the single-family property that result
from restoration, renovation, rehabilitation, and/or compatible additions. The exemption
applies only to taxes levied by the City of Miami Beach. The exemption does not apply
to taxes levied for the payment of bonds or to taxes authorized by a vote of the electors
pursuant to the Miami Beach City Code or the Florida Constitution. The exemption does
not apply to personal property or to properties located within a community
redevelopment area. The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office will make the
final determination of whether an improvement qualifies for an exemption.
Approved Qualifying Improvements. The qualifying improvements to the subject single-
family property delineated below are considered to be eligible for the tax exemption, as
submitted to and approved by the City's Historic Preservation Board.
A. Exterior Architectural Features
1)
Demolition of a one-story portion of the house with an attached landscape
wall and planter at the northeast corner of the property. This small
section was originally a one-car garage that was later converted into a
den and laundry room. Construction of a new one-story addition in the
same location to accommodate a one-car garage, bathroom, and family
room. The design of the new addition is compatible with the existing
historic architectural vocabulary of the residence.
2)
Construction of a new covered terrace on the south elevation of the
existing home, which connects to the existing kitchen and faces the new
patio and pool at the rear of the property. The design of the new terrace
is carefully integrated into the historic home.
3)
Demolition of a one-story portion of the house with an attached landscape
wall and planter at the southwest corner of the property. This small
section was a part of the original master bedroom. Construction of a new
one- and two-story addition in the same location to accommodate an
additional two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor with a
master bedroom and bathroom above. The original master bedroom was
rebuilt as a third bedroom on the first floor with the existing attached
bathroom remaining. A circular stairway in the new rotunda connects the
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first and second floors of this addition. The design of the new addition is
compatible with the existing historic architectural vocabulary of the
residence.
Duration of Tax Exemption. The exemption shall take effect on the January 1st following
substantial completion of the improvements. The exemption shall remain in effect for ten
(10) years. The duration of ten (10) years shall continue regardless of any change in the
authority of the City of Miami Beach to grant such exemptions or any changes in
ownership of the property.
Required Covenant. The property owner shall enter into a covenant with the City of
Miami Beach for the term for which the exemption is granted. The covenant shall be
form approved by the City Attorney and shall require that the character of the property,
and the qualifying improvements to the property, be maintained during the period that
the exemption is granted. Before the effective date of the exemption, the owner of the
property shall have the covenant recorded in the official records of Miami-Dade County,
Florida. The covenant shall be binding on the current property owner, transferees, and
their heirs, successors, or assigns. Violation of the covenant shall result in the property
owner being subject to the payment of the differences between the total amount of taxes
which would have been due in March in each of the previous years in which the
covenant was in effect had the property not received the exemption and the total amount
of taxes actually paid in those years, plus interest on the difference calculated as
provided in F.S. § 212.12(3).
Building Permit Plans and Construction. Building permit plans shall be consistent with
the Certificate of Appropriateness approved administratively by the Planning
Department. Said plans must also accurately reflect all improvements approved by the
Historic Preservation Board and City Commission in the Preconstruction Application and
architectural drawings for the single-family property. All work on site must be in
accordance with the building permit plans.
Amendments. All proposed amendments to the approved application and permit plans
must be reviewed and approved prior to the completion of the improvements. Minor
amendments to permit plans may be approved by the Planning Department provided
such amendments are consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation and the Certificate of Appropriateness criteria in Section 118-564 of the
Miami Beach City Code. Major amendments to the approved plans, as determined by
the Planning Department, must be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation
Board.
Completion of Work. The applicant must complete all work shown in the building permit
plans within two (2) years following the date of approval by the City Commission. An
application for tax exemption shall be automatically revoked if the property owner has
not submitted a final request for Review of Completed Work within two (2) years
following the date of approval by the City Commission. The Historic Preservation Board
may extend the time for substantial completion of an improvement for a period not to
exceed two (2) years, or such lesser time as may be prescribed by the Board.
Review of Completed Work. The applicant shall submit a request for Review of
Completed Work to the Planning Department no less than 30 calendar days prior to the
effective date of expiration of approval by the City Commission, as may be extended by
the Historic Preservation Board. The Planning Department shall conduct a review to
determine whether or not the completed improvements are in compliance with the work
approved by the City Commission, including any approved amendments. If the Planning
Department determines that the work is in compliance, the final request for Review of
Completed Work shall be approved and issued in writing to the applicant. If the Planning
Department determines that the work as completed is not in compliance, the applicant
will be advised in writing that the final request for Review of Completed Work has been
denied. A written summary of the reasons for the determination will be provided,
including recommendations concerning the changes to the proposed work necessary to
bring it into compliance. The applicant may file an appeal of the decision of the Planning
Department within 15 days of such decision. The appeal shall be in writing and shall be
to the Historic Preservation Board and shall set forth the factual and legal bases for the
appeal.
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Notice of Approval to the Property Appraiser Upon the receipt of a certified copy of the
recorded restrictive covenant, the Planning Department shall transmit a copy of the
approved request for Review of Completed Work, the exemption covenant, and the
resolution of the City Commission approving the final application and authorizing the tax
exemption to the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office. Final verification of
substantial completion of the improvements shall be determined by the Miami-Dade
County Property Appraiser's Office. If final verification of substantial completion and
approval are given by the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office, the
exemption shall take effect on the January 1't following substantial completion of the
improvements.
ATTEST:
CITY ~ L~ERK
PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day
L// ' MAYOR
David Dermer
,2006.
Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION:
DATE
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
I Single-Family Property at 5645 North Bay Road.
Resolution: Approval of a Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
IRetention and rehabilitation of a locally designated historic single-family property.
Issue:
The Administration is requesting that the Mayor and City Commission consider the proposed
resolution, which would approve a Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
for a single-family property located at 5645 North Bay Road.
Item Summary/Recommendation:
IAdopt the proposed resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
On May 11,2004, the Historic Preservation Board approved the individual designation of the single-
family residence at 5645 North Bay Road as an historic structure.
On August 11,2004, the Planning Department reviewed and administratively approved a Certificate of
Appropriateness for the proposed improvements to the subject single-family property.
On October 11,2005, the Historic Preservation Board voted in favor of recommending that the Mayor
and City Commission approve a Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
for the single-family property at 5645 North Bay Road.
Financial Information:
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
IThomas R. Mooney, Design & Preservation Manager; Shannon M. Anderton, Senior Planner.
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
JorgeFebruaryM. Gonzalez,8, 2006 ' City Manager
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
PRECONSTRUCTION APPLICATION FOR HISTORIC AD VALOREM TAX
EXEMPTION FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY AT 5645 NORTH BAY
ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY
APPRAISER'S OFFICE TO GRANT SAID TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE CITY'S
PORTION OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES FOR QUALIFYING
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOLLOWING
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AND COMPLIANCE WITH
CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration is requesting that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the proposed
resolution, thereby approving a Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax
Exemption for a single-family property located at 5645 North Bay Road.
HISTORIC SINGLE-FAMILY AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION
On December 8, 2004, the City of Miami Beach enacted legislation that authorizes an
exemption for its portion of ad valorem taxes for improvements to historically designated
single-family homes (Sections 118-600 to 118-612 of the Miami Beach City Code). This
legislation allows for the City's portion of property taxes to be "frozen" at the rate they were
assessed before qualifying'improvements are made to an historic single-family home for a
period of ten (10) years..The "freezing" is accomplished by removing from the assessment
the incremental value added by the qualifying improvements. Only the incremental value of
the qualifying improvements shall be "frozen" for the ten year period.
Qualifying improvements are the result of restoration, renovation, rehabilitation and/or
compatible additions to an historic single-family property. In order for an improvement to
qualify for an exemption, the improvement must be determined by the Historic Preservation
Board and City Commission to be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for Rehabilitation and the Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria in Section 118-564 of the
Miami Beach City Code. However, the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office will
make the final determination of whether an improvement qualifies for an exemption.
The application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption is a two step process. The "Part I -
Preconstruction Application" is submitted to the Planning Department prior to any
construction or demolition for an eligible single-family property. The "Part 2 - Review of
Commission Memorandum of February 8, 2006
Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
5645 North Bay Road
Page 2 of 5
Completed Work" is submitted to the Planning Department upon substantial completion of
the project.
Upon submittal of a completed Part 1 - Preconstruction Application, the Planning
Department will schedule the request for approval of Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
from the Historic Preservation Board at their next regularly scheduled meeting. The Board
will review and make a recommendation to the City Commission to grant or deny an
application for tax exemption.
The Planning Department will transmit the request for approval of Historic Ad Valorem Tax
Exemption, together with the Part 1 - Preconstruction Application and the recommendations
of the Historic Preservation Board and staff, for final consideration by the City Commission at
a regularly scheduled meeting. A majority vote of the City Commission is required to
approve an application for tax exemption.
For final approval of an Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption, the applicant must submit to the
Planning Department the Part 2 - Review of Completed Work upon substantial completion
of the project. A review will be conducted by Planning Department staff to determine
whether or not the completed improvements are in compliance with the work approved by
the City Commission in the Part 1 - Preconstruction Application. To qualify for a tax
exemption, the property owner is required to enter into a covenant or agreement with the
City guaranteeing that the character of the property and its qualifying improvements will be
maintained during the period that the exemption is granted.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
The subject property is located at 5645 North Bay Road or, more specifically, on Lot 1 and
the north half of Lot 2, in Block 10, La Gorce Golf Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 14,
at Page 43, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Said lands located, lying,
and being in the City of Miami Beach, County of Miami-Dade, Florida.
EXISTING STRUCTURE
Constructed in 1931 and designed by noted architect Carlos B. Schoeppl, the subject single-
family home is an excellent example of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture as
applied to a residential setting. The distinctive one- and two-story residence has an L-
shaped plan with a two-story rotunda linking its original wings at the corner. It features a
pronounced corner entrance with an exterior winding stair leading to an open, circular
loOkout tower/rotunda as well as pitched terra cotta tile roofs, expansive recessed window
and doorway arches, exposed articulated roof rafters, and carefully integrated landscape
planters. The home is a I:;erfect example of a well designed corner property, and it is
characteristic of the early development period of Miami Beach.
BACKGROUND
The property owners, Robert and Maria Cherry, submitted to the Planning Department a
request for designation as an historic structure, a Certificate of Appropriateness, and an
Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the single-family property located at 5645 North Bay
Road. .
Commission Memorandum Of February 8, 2006
Historic Single, Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
564,5 North Bay Road
Page 3 of 5
On May 11, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board held a public hearing and voted
unanimously to approVe (7 to 0) the individual designation of the single-family residence
located at 5645 North Bay Road as an historic structure (HPB File No. 2254, formerly 2220).
On August 11, 2004, the Pianning Department reviewed and administratively approved a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed rehabilitation and restoration of the existing
historic single-family home, the construction of a covered terrace, and the demolition of two
one-story portions of the house with attached landscape walls and planters in order to
accommodate two one-story additions and a two-story addition. The project was consistent
with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the Certificate of
Appropriateness Criteria in Section 118-564 of the Miami Beach City Code. It also complied
with the regulations for improvements to single-family homes that are designated as historic
structures in Section 118-591(g)(5) of the Miami Beach City Code. A building permit was
issued by the City for the project on September 17, 2004.
On' October 11, 2005, the Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously (4 to 0; 2
absences and 1 vacancy) in favor of recommending that the Mayor and City Commission
approve a Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the single-
family property at 5645 North Bay Road. Thereby, the Board certified that the subject single-
family property for which an exemption is requested is eligible and satisfies Section 118-
602(a) of the Miami Beach City Code. The Board also determined that the improvements to
the subject single-family property were consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation and the Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria in Section 118-
564 of the Miami Beach City Code, in accordance with Section 118-602(b).
SCOPE OF PROJECT
In brief, the project included the improvements to the historic residence and site indicated
below.
A. Exterior Architectural Features
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Demolition of a one-story portion of the house with an attached landscape
wall and planter at the northeast corner of the property. This small section
was originally a one-car garage that was later converted into a den and
laundry room. Construction of a new one-story addition in the same location
to accommodate a one-car garage, bathroom, and family room. The design
of the new addition is compatible with the existing historic architectural
vocabulary of the residence.
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Construction of a new covered terrace on the south elevation of the existing
home, which connects to the existing kitchen and faces the new patio and
pool at the rear of the property. The design of the new terrace is carefully
integrated into the historic home.
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Demolition of a one-story portion of the house with an attached landscape
wall and planter at the southwest corner of the property. This small section
was a part of the original master bedroom. Construction of a new one- and
two-story addition in the same location to accommodate an additional two
bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor with a master bedroom and
bathroom above. The original master bedroom was rebuilt as a third
Commission Memorandum of February 8, 2006
Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
5645 North Bay Road
Page 4 of 5
bedroom on the first floor with the existing attached bathroom remaining. A
circular stai .rway in the new rotunda connects the first and second floors of
.this addition. The design of the new addition is compatible with the existing
historic architectural vocabulary of the residence.
B. Interior Architectural Features
(The interior improvements indicated below do not qualify for the tax exemption.)
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Installation of new floor finishes on the first floor and circular stairway of the
existing home.
C., .Landscape Features
(The landscape and site improvements indicated be/ow do not qualify for the tax
exemption.)
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Removal of the existing driveway and installation of a new, wider driveway in
the same location facing West 57th Street.
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Installation of a new swimming pool and patio at the rear of the property.
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Introduction of new landscaping within the existing trees and plant materials
on the property.
FISCAL IMPACT
According to the applicant,, the estimated cost of the entire project for the subject single-
family property is $757,884; and of this figure, the value of the proposed qualifying
improvements is $697,884. The project commenced in October of 2004 and was
substantially completed in October of 2005.
Please note that the revenue implication calculation provided below is a rough
approximation. It assumes that the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office will not
reduce the actual square footage of the additions to adjusted square footage. It assumes
that the City's millage rate, the building market value, as well as the building class and grade
value will remain the same. It is also based solely on the estimated value of the new
additions and not to any repairs to the historic residence.
The Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office determined in 2005 that the subject
property has an adjusted square footage of 2,104 and a building value of $85,591. This Iow
building value is down from $139,833 in 2004 due to depreciation, as advised by the
Property Appraiser's Office. The Property Appraiser's Office also advised that the subject
property has an effective building value per adjusted square foot of $132, which is based
upon its building class and grade. According to the applicant, the proposed actual square
footage of the qualifying building additions for the site is 3,592. Then the estimated value of
the proposed increase in square footage would be $474,100. The most recent millage rate
for the City of Miami Beach is 7.481 as of 2005. Assuming there is no change in millage rate
over the ten year period in which the exemption is granted, the applicant will save annually
$3,550 from Miami Beach's portion of property taxes. Again, this calculation is a rough
estimate of the revenue implication to the City due to many variables.
Commission MemorandUm of February 8, 2006
Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
5645 North Bay Road
Page 5 of 5
ANALYSIS
In accordance with Section 118-604 of the Miami Beach City Code, an eligible single-family
property must file a written application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption with the
Planning Department prior to any construction or demolition. It also states that:
"Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner of any individually designated historic property
where construction or demolition has commenced (but not completed) prior to the effective
date of this ordinance may file an application for an ad valorem tax exemption under this
section." The tax exemption ordinance was adopted by the City Commission on December
8, 2004. Relative to this particular application, the subject single-family property was
individually designated as' an historic structure in May of 2004 and a Certificate of
Appropriateness for the project was approved administratively in August of 2004. The
project .commenced in October of 2004 and was substantially completed in October of 2005.
Thereby, the subject single-family property is eligible to apply for an Historic Ad Valorem Tax
Exemption.
The applicant is to be commended for a well conceived project that retains the historic
integrity of the 1931 single-family home. While certain original elements had to be removed
in order to construct the new additions, this historic home maintains a high degree of its
architectural integrity, as e~/idenced by the original architectural drawings and an historic
postcard, and appears to be in good condition. The building's exterior retains most of its
original features, details and materials. Minor modifications to the residence include the
enclosure of the original garage in 1968, the remodeling and interior expansion of the
original kitchen into the former chauffeur's room in 1988, as well as the replacement of its
windows with an architecturally compatible design to the original around 2003. Although a
building permit was issued in 1964 for a one-story living room addition on the home's south
and east elevations facing the rear yard, it does not appear that it was ever constructed.
It is very important that the current owners have chosen to preserve and expand this historic
home, rather than to demolish and replace it. The proposed new additions are well within
the 'scale and massing of the existing home and the surrounding single-family neighborhood.
The new construction is in keeping with the architectural vocabulary of the original structure
and does not overwhelm the site. The historically significant home is an asset to the
neighborhood.
In view of the foregoing analysis, and consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation and the Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria in Section 118-
564 of the Miami Beach City Code, the Administration recommends in favor of the
Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the single-family
residence at 5645 North Bay Road.
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Exhibit "A"
Single-Family Property at
5645 North Bay Road
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Historic Designation Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board
(HPB File No. 2254, formerly 2220)
2. Historic Structure Designation Report
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
City of Miami Beach, Florida
MEETING DATE: May 11, 2004
PROPERTY:
5645 North Bay Road
FILE'
2254 (formerly 2220)
LEGAL:
Lot 1 and north ¼ of Lot 2 of
Block 10, in LaGorce Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 14, on Page 43, Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
IN RE:
The application requesting that the Historic Preservation Board approve the
designation of an existing single family home as an historic structure.
ORDER
The applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cherry, filed an application with the City of Miami Beach Planning
Department for the designation of an existing single family home as an historic structure
The City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board makes the following FINDINGS OF FACT, based
upon the evidence, information, testimony and materials presented at the public hearing and which are
part of the record for this matter:
Ao
Based on the plans and documents submitted with the application, testimony and information
provided by the applicant, and the reasons set forth in the Planning Department Designation
Report, the subject home is consistent with the Designation Criteria listed in Section 118-592 of
the Miami Beach City Code.
B.
In order for the subject single family home to remain consistent with the designation criteria and
requirements of section 118-592, the following conditions shall be met:
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Site Boundaries: The boundaries of the historic designation shall consist of the existing
structure only, on Lot 1 and north ¼ of Lot 2 of Block 10, in LaGorce Subdivision, as
recorded in Plat Book 14, on Page 43, Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Areas Subject to Review: The historic structure shall be subject to Section 1 18-591 (f)
of the Land Development Regulations of the City Code.
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Review Guidelines: The application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be based
upon Section 118-591 (f) of the Land Development Regulations of the City Code.
Condition of Approval: The board's action designating the structure as an historic
structure will become effective within ten (10) days of the date of the Board's action.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Flood Plain Management Board does not grant
Flood Plain Variance Application No. FP04-03 in its entirety within six (6) months of the
date of the Board's action, the historic designation of the structure will expire and become
null and void.
Page 2 of 2
HPB File No. 2220
Meeting Date: May 11, 2004
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The Final Order is not severable, and if any provision or condition hereof is held void or
unconstitutional in a final decision by a court of competent jurisdiction, the order shall be
returned to the Board for reconsideration as to whether the order meets the criteria for
approval absent the stricken provision or condition, and/or it is appropriate to modify the
remaining conditions or impose new conditions.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the evidence, information,'
testimony and materials presented at the public hearing, which are part of the record for this matter, and
the Designation Report prepared by the Planning Department, which is adopted herein, including the staff
recommendations, that the request for the subject structure to be designated as an Historic Structure is
GRANTED subject to those certain conditions specified in paragraph B of the Findings of Fact
(Conditions No. I - 5, inclusive) hereof, to which the applicant has agreed.
,ed,h,s da of
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
THE CATY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
BY:
THOMAS R. MOONEY, AICP
DESIGN AND PRESERVATION MANAGER
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SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
AT 5645 NORTH BAY ROAD
HISTORIC STRUCTURE
DESIGNATION REPORT
PREPARED BY
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Jorge G. Gomez, AICP, Director, Planning Department
William H. Cary, Assistant Planning Director
Thomas R. Mooney, AICP, Design and Preservation Manager
Shannon Anderton, Senior Planner
Michael Belush, Senior Planner
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Mitch Novick, Chair
Beth Dunlop, Vice Chair
Judith Berson-Levinson, Ed.D.
Allan Hall
Carrie Penabad
Randall Robinson
William Taylor
May 11, 2004
HPB File No. 2254 (formerly 2220)
Adopted on May 11, 2004
Minor Revisions October 6, 2005
I. REQUEST
The applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cherry, are requesting that the Historic Preservation Board
approve a request for the designation of an existing single-family home as an historic structure.
II. DESIGNATION PROCESS
The process of designation for historic structures is delineated in Section 118-591(f) in the Land
Development Regulations of the City Code. An outline of this process is provided below:
Step One:
An application for the individual designation of a single-family home as an historic
structure is submitted by the property owner to the Planning Department for
recommendation to the Historic Preservation Board. The Board will make a
determination as to whether the single-family home may be designated as an historic
structure based upon the requirements and criteria of Section 118-592 in the Land
Development Regulations of the City Code.
Step Two:
Upon receipt of a completed application package, the Planning Department prepares
a Designation Report that will be presented to the Historic Preservation Board at a
regularly scheduled meeting. The Designation Report is an historical and
architectural analysis of the proposed historic structure.
Step Three:
The Designation Report is presented to the Historic Preservation Board at a public
hearing. If the Board finds that the proposed single-family designation application
meets the criteria set forth in Section 118-592 of the Land Development Regulations
in the City Code, it may formally adopt the single-family home as a local historic
structure. No public hearing is required before the Planning Board or City
Commission. Upon the designation of a single-family home as an historic structure,
the structure is subject to the Certificate of Appropriateness requirements of Article X
in the Land Development Regulations of the City Code, with the exception of the
interior areas of the structure (which are not subject to such regulations).
III. RELATION TO ORDINANCE CRITERIA
.
In accordance with Section 118-592 in the Land Development Regulations of the City Code,
eligibility for designation is determined on the basis of compliance with the listed criteria set
forth below.
(a)
The Historic Preservation Board shall have the authority to recommend that
properties be designated as historic buildings, historic structures, historic
improvements, historic landscape features, historic interiors (architecturally
significant public portions only), historic sites or historic districts if they are significant
in the historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic or archeological heritage of the city,
the county, state or nation. Such properties shall possess an integrity of location,
design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling or association and meet at least one
(1) of the following criteria:
(1)
Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the
history of the city, the county, state or nation;
(2) Association with the lives of persons significant in the city's past history;
.
(3)
Embody the distinctive characteristics of an historical period, architectural or
design style or method of construction;
(4) Possesses high artistic values;
(5)
Represent the work of a master, serve as an outstanding or representative
work of a master designer, architect or builder who contributed to our
historical, aesthetic or architectural heritage;
(6)
Have yielded, or are likely to yield information important in pre-history or
history;
(7) Be listed in the National Register of Historic Places;
(8)
Consist of a geographically definable area that possesses a significant
concentration of sites, buildings or structures united by historically significant
past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development, whose
components may lack individual distinction.
(b)
a building, structure (including the public portions of the interior), improvement or
landscape feature may be designated historic even if it has been altered if the
alteration is reversible and the most significant architectural elements are intact and
repairable.
The single-family residence at 5645 North Bay Road is eligible for designation as an historic
structure as it complies with the criteria as specified in Section 118-592 in the Land
Development Regulations of the City Code outlined above.
(a)
Staff finds the proposed historic site to be eligible for historic designation and in
conformance with the designation criteria for the following reasons:
(3)
Embody the distinctive characteristics of an historical period, architectural or
design style or method of construction;
(4)
The single-family residence at 5645 North Bay Road is an excellent example
of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The distinctive one- and
two-story corner residence is characterized by a most pronounced corner
entrance with an exterior winding stair leading to an open, circular look out
tower, pitched terra cotta tile roofs, expansive recessed window and doorway
arches, exposed articulated roof rafters, and well integrated landscape walls
and planters. The home is a perfect example of a well designed corner
property, characteristic of the early development period of Miami Beach.
Possesses high artistic values;
The many defining features of the house add character to the neighborhood,
are complimentary to each other, and are well refined design elements that
embody the spirit of Mediterranean Revival architecture. The carefully
executed design was clearly done with the highest regard to the character of
the house and the neighborhood in which it rests, as evidenced by the
careful attention to detail expressed throughout the design.
r
(5)
Represent the work of a master, serve as an outstanding or representative
work of a master designer, architect or builder who contributed to our
historical, aesthetic or architectural heritage;
Carlos B. Schoeppl (1898-1990) made a substantial contribution to the
character of Miami Beach's residential neighborhoods. The architect of
dozens of single-family homes and multi-family homes from the 1920s
through at least the 1950s, his design style included Mediterranean Revival,
Mediterranean Revival-Art Deco, Mission, Monterey, Streamline Moderne,
and Post War Modern.
(b)
A building, structure (including the public portions of the interior), improvement or
landscape feature may be designated historic even if it has been altered if the alteration
is reversible and the most significant architectural elements are intact and repairable.
The single-family residence at 5645 North Bay Road has not been significantly altered.
The windows have been replaced; however, the design integrity of the original structure
has been well maintained over the years.
IV. DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES
The subject property is located at 5645 North Bay Road on Lot 1 and the north half of Lot 2, in Block
10, La Gorce Golf Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 43, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida.
V. PRESENT OWNER
The present owners of the subject property are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cherry.
VI. PRESENT USE
The original and current use of the subject property is single-family residential.
VII. PRESENT ZONING DISTRICT
The subject property is located in the RS-4 or Residential Single-Family Zoning District.
VIII. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL BACKGROUND
5645 North Bay Road
The single-story residence was originally designed by Carlos B. Schoeppl in the Mediterranean
Revival style in 1931.
In addition to satisfying the criteria for evaluation as noted above, the building has retained its strong
integrity over the years. The property, located in a prominent residential single-family area of the city,
is complemented by its setting and relationship with numerous other single-family homes of similar
scale in various design styles. Its distinctive character contributes greatly to the streetscape of its
residential neighborhood. The Mediterranean Revival design is carefully executed, in harmony with
the surrounding landscape. The building's proportion, scale, massing and use of materials are
reflective of Mediterranean Revival architecture.
The building's exterior retains nearly all of its original features, details and materials, with the
exception of its windows, which have been replaced with an architecturally compatible design to the
original. The building's well integrated planters around the perimeter have been maintained, as well
as the two curving wing walls that act as the terminus to the design along the street elevations.
The outstanding workmanship of the property is evident in the sensual curves of the building, from
the wing walls, to the exterior curved stair at the entry, to the arched windows and doors, and the
various planter beds that are integrated into the architecture. An undated postcard of the subject
property, taken from the Florida Photographic Collection, appears to be mislabeled as "Typical
Home on Pine Tree Drive" (see cover photo). As evidenced by the house's architecture and
landscaping, clearly this postcard is taken from the subject property.
Mediterranean Revival (circa mid 1910s to early 1930s)
Mediterranean Revival architecture was the "style of choice" for the first major boom period in Miami
Beach. Its connotation of Mediterranean resort architecture, combining expressions of Italian,
Moorish, North African, and Southern Spanish themes, was found to be an appropriate and
commercially appealing image for the new Floridian seaside resort; it was a style that was
simultaneously being used expansively in California and other areas of similar climate.
During the mid 191 Os through the early 1930s, the style was applied to hotels, apartment buildings,
commercial structures, and even modest residences. Its architectural vocabulary was characterized
by stucco walls, Iow pitched terra cotta and historic Cuban tile roofs, arches, scrolled or tile capped
parapet walls, and articulated door surrounds, sometimes utilizing Spanish Baroque decorative
motifs and Classical elements. Feature detailing was 'occasionally executed in keystone or
patterned ceramic tile.
Application of the architectural vocabulary in Miami Beach ranged from sparing to modestly
exuberant, and building massing varied from simple rectangular form to stepped massing with
recessed wall planes and tower-like corner features. Wooden casement or double-hung windows of
several configurations provided additional detail to the facades.
Bioaraphy of Carlos B. Schoeppl
The brief biography of Carlos B. Schoeppl provided below illustrates the caliber of this master
architect who designed the subject home at 5645 North Bay Road. Born in Comfort, Texas, on April
12, 1898, Schoeppl studied architecture at the University of California, Los Angeles. In 1926,
Schoeppl moved to Florida and practiced architecture in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. In 1931,
he relocated to Miami Beach and formed a partnership with Arnold Southwell, an architect from New
York. $choeppl built his reputation as an architect for designing luxurious single-family residences
for the wealthy, especially in Miami Beach. Southwell was more involved with designing commercial
and hotel projects. Their partnership lasted for about ten years.~
Schoeppl established a business called Craftsmen's Village at 3520 46th Street in Miami sometime
in the late 1920s or 1930s. Craftsmen's Village was in concept an artist commune, which employed
at one time over 20 wood carvers, metal workers, and other craftsmen to provide custom-made
furniture, ornamental ironwork, and other artistic pieces. The property was about two and a half
acres in size with an office/showroom at the front of the property and towards the rear of the site an
upholstery shop, an ironwork shop, a paint shop, a cabinet shop, two pre-fabricated structures to
I Correspondence between Carolyn Patton of Delray Beach, Florida, and Carl F. Schoeppl of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, 1995. "Carlos Bee Schoeppl," Personal Memoirs of Carl F. Schoeppl, 1995.
house agriculture, and three residences for the artists. Schoeppl sold the business in late 1945 or
early 1946.2
In World War II, Schoeppl contributed his architectural services towards designing military hospitals
and other structures for the government. He then founded the American Plan Service during the
construction boom that followed the war. The company sold architectural plans for modern homes
with the latest technologies. These plan books were distributed across the country. A person coUld
order the architectural drawings for their new home from a number of choices depicted in a glossy
magazine.3
Schoeppl is noted for designing fine homes along Florida's Gold Coast (including Miami Beach) and
in the Bahamas. He also was commissioned to design office, commercial, hotel, and motel
buildings. By 1955, Carlos B. Schoeppl and Associates was a large and thriving firm with offices in
Miami, New York, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Following a divorce in 1953, Schoeppl sold the
American Plan Service and moved to New York. He then relocated to Belleair (Clearwater), Florida,
and opened an office sometime in the early 1960s.4 After his retirement in 1976, he served as a
consultant in the Clearwater area for many years. Schoeppl was a well liked man who knew many
prominent people. His friends called him "Shep." He died at the age of 91 on April 12, 1990.5
IX. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
.
Criteria for Designation: Based upon the evidence presented and the historical and
architectural significance of the single-family residence located at 5645 North Bay Road, and
in accordance with Chapter 118, Article X, Division 4, in the Land Development Regulations
of the City Code, the staff of the City of Miami Beach Planning Department recommends that
the Historic Preservation Board adopt the subject property as a local historic structure.
,
Site Boundaries: The Planning Department recommends that the boundaries of the
historic site consist of the existing structure only, on Lot 1 and the north half of Lot 2, in Block
10, La Gorce Golf Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 43, of the Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
.
Areas Subject to Review: The Planning Department recommends that the proposed
historic site shall be subject to Section 118-591 (f) in the Land Development Regulations of
the City Code.
.
Review Guidelines: The Planning Department recommends that a decision on an
application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be based upon Section 118-591 (f) in
the Land Development Regulations of the City Code.
,
Condition of Approval: The Board's action designating the structure as a historic structure
will become effective within ten (10) days of the date of the Board's action. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if the Flood Plain Management Board does not grant Flood Plain Variance
Application No. FP04-03 in its entirety with six (6) months of the date of the Board's action,
the historic designation of the structure will expire and become null and void.
2 "Recollections of Carlos B. Schoepple [sic] and Craftsmen's Village," Personal Memoirs of Dona Kelly, 11
December 2000.
3 Correspondence between Carolyn Patton of Delray Beach, Florida, and Carl F. Schoeppl of Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, 1995. "Carlos Bee Schoeppl," Personal Memoirs of Carl F. Schoeppl, 1995.
4 Ibid.
5 "Internationally Known Architect Carlos B. Schoeppl," Bee Publications., 12 April 1990, p. 14.
X. BOARD ACTION
On May 11, 2004, the Historic Preservation Board reviewed the Designation Report with
recommendations prepared by the staff of the Planning Department regarding the designation of the
single-family residence at 5645 North Bay Road as an historic structure. Based upon the evidence
presented and the historical and architectural significance of the subject property, and in accordance
with Chapter 118, Article X, Division 4, in the Land Development Regulations of the City Code, the
Board unanimously approved a motion (7 to 0) to adopt the single-family residence at 5645 North
Bay Road as an historic single-family residential structure (referred to as HSFRS-2)~
Xl. FIGURE INDEX
Figure 1' (Cover) Photo of 5645 North Bay Road, April of 2004.
Figure 2:
{Cover) Florida State Archives, Florida Photographic Collection. Reference
Collection.
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Exhibit "B"
Single-Family Property at
5645 North Bay Road
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Tax Exemption Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board
(HPB File No. 3224)
2. Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
.
Supplemental Material Booklet
(Includes Property Survey, Photos of Property, Building Permit Card, Microfiche
of the Original Architectural Plans, and Property Tax Information)
[Under Separate Cover]
.
Architectural Drawings of the Existing Conditions and Proposed Improvements
[Under Separate Cover]
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
City of Miami Beach, Florida
MEETING DATE:
FILE NO:
PROPERTY:
LEGAL:
IN RE:
October 11, 2005
3224
5645 North Bay Road - Single Family Home
The subject single-family property is located at 5645 North Bay Road or, more
specifically, on Lot 1 and the north half of Lot 2, in Block 10, LA GORCE GOLF
SUBDIVISION, as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page.43, of the Public Records
of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
The aPplication requesting that the Historic Preservation Board recommend
approval for an Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the restoration,
renovation, and rehabilitation of the existing home, as well as for the previously
· approved new construction.
ORDER
The applicants, Robert and Maria Cherry, are requesting that the Historic Preservation Board
recommend approval for an ad valorem tax exemption for the restoration, renovation, and
rehabilitation of the existing home, as well as for the previously approved new construction.
The City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board makes the following FINDING OF FACT,
based upon the evidence, information, testimony and materials presented at the public hearing and
which are part of the record for this matter:
Based on the plans and documents submitted with the application, testimony and
information provided by the applicant, the analysis and reasons set forth in the Staff Report,
and consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and the
Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria in Section 118-564 of the Miami Beach City Code, the
Historic Preservation Board recommends in favor of the application for Miami Beach Historic
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the subject single-family residence.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, based upon the foregoing finding of fact, the evidence, information,
testimony and materials presented at the public hearing, which are part of the record for this matter,
including the staff report and analysis, which are adopted herein, including the staff
recommendations, that the Historic Preservation Board recommends in favor of the application for
Miami Beach Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the above-referenced property.
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HPB File No. 3224 -Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
Meeting Date: October 11, 2005
Dated this
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
HISTORIC AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTIES
PART 1 - PRECONSTRUCTION APPLICATION
Instructions: Prior to any construction or demolition for an eligible single-family property, the Part 1 -
Preconstruction Application is submitted to the City of Miami Beach Planning Department for review and approval
by the Historic Preservation Board and City Commission at separate public hearings. Read the attached
instructions carefully before completing this application. Your application cannot be evaluated unless it is complete
and aH required supporting materials are provided. In the event of any discrepancy between the application form
and other supplementary materials submitted with it (such as architectural drawings and specifications), the
application form shall take precedence. Type or print clearly in black ink. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
I. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION
Site Name (Original/Current): 5645 North Bay Road
Property Address: 5645 North Bay Road
Folio Number: 02-3215-003-1300 Plat Book: 14 Page Number: 43
Legal Description (Lot, Block, & Subdivision): Lot 1 and the North ¼ of Lot 2, Block 10 La
(Attach additional sheets if necessary.) Gorce Golf Subdivision
Attach the Public Value Inquiry, which can be obtained at the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's
Office, 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 710, Miami, Florida 33128 or http://miamidade, gov.
Locally Designated Historic Property
[] Individually designated as a local Historic Site or Structure
[] Contributing Property within a local Historic District
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
[] Individually designated as an Historic Site in the National Register
[] Contributing Property within an Historic District in the National Register
Name of Historic District
Attach the local Historic Designation Report or the National Register Nomination.
H. OWNER INFORMATION
Name of Individual(s) or Organization Owning the Property:
Robert and Mafia Cherry
Mailing Address: c/o Graham Penn, Esq. 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 850
City: Miami State: Florida Zip: 33131
Contact Person: Graham Penn
Daytime Phone No.: 305-377-6229 Cell Phone No.' 305-775-0340
Fax: 305-377-6222 E-mail: _gpenn~brzoninglaw.com
lf properO, is held in multiple ownership, attach a list of all owners and their mailing addresses.
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Iii. CURRENT PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
This section is used to determine what particular features of the building and site contribute to the overall
historic character of the property. Describe the building in its present condition (before improvements), and
identify any changes that have been made to the building since its original construction. Attach additional
sheets if necessary.
A. General Information - History
Origina1 Architect: C.B. Schoeppl Year Built: 1931
Original Builder: Jesse P. Monz
Architectural Style:
[] Vernacular
[] Mediterranean Revival
[] Mediterranean Revival/Art Deco Transitional
[] Art Deco
[] Streamline Modeme
[] Other Architectural Style:
[] Colonial Revival
[] Neoclassical Revival
[] Bungalow/Craftsman
[] Monterey
[] Post War Modem/Miami Modem (MiMo)
Alterations: Provide date and description of physical alterations to the property (e.g., casement windows
replaced with jalousie type, entire main structure, 1955; Florida room enclosed with French doors and arched
transoms, west elevation, circa 1985; etc.).
Original windows replaced with those of similar design - year unknown.
Additions: Provide date and description of any additions to the property (e.g., second floor bedroom addition,
southwest comer, 1974; two-story wing addition, north side, 1987; etc.).
New kitchen/bathroom addition, 1988
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Exterior Features
Indicate all exterior features or materials that apply to the building in its present condition (before
improvements).
Number of Stories: 1-2
Building Height: 17' 6"
Basic Floor Plan:
r~ Rectangle [] "L"-shaped
[] Square [] Irregular
[] Other Floor Plan:
[] "T"-shaped
[] "U"-shaped
[] "H"-shaped
Exterior Fabric:
[] Stucco [] Wood Shingle
[] Other Exterior Fabric(s):
[] Wood Siding
[] Natural Stone
[] Brick
Type of Roof:
[] Hipped [] Gabled
[] Other Roof Type(s):
[] Flat w/Eaves
[] Flat w/Parapet
[] Pent/Shed
Roof Material:
Clay Tile Cement Tile
[] Barrel [] Barrel
[] S-Type [] S-Type
[] Flat [] Flat
[] Other Roof Material(s):
Shingle Metal
ri Wood [] Aluminum
[] Slate [] Copper
[] Asphalt
[] Built Up/Asphalt
Windows:
[] Double-Hung Sash
[] Single-Hung Sash
[] Casement
[] Jalousie
[] Other Window Type(s):
[] Awning
[] Sliding
[] Fixed
[] Glass Block
[] Arched Transom
[] Focal Window
[] Donner Window
[] Porthole/Round Window
[] Comer Window
[] Projecting Window
[] Boxed Window
[] Framed Glass Wall
Doors:
[] Rusticated Wood Door
[] Wrought Iron Screen Door
[] Other Door Type(s):
[] Paneled [] Flush [] French
[] Sliding
Historically Significant Architectural Features and Materials on the Exterior of the
[] Carved Wooden Detail/Railing [] Chimney []
[] Wrought Iron Work/Railing [] Covered Porch []
[] Window Shutters [] Loggia/Breezeway []
[] Decorative Columns/Pilasters [] Tower-like Element []
[] Ornate Window/Door Surround [] Roof/Sun Deck []
[] Bas Relief/Sculpted Panel [] Balcony/Balconet []
[] Keystone Feature [] Second Floor Overhang []
[] Decorative Ceramic Tile [] Built-In Niche []
[] Brick/Field Stone Panel [] Built-In Planter []
[] Concrete Breeze Block [] Porte Cochere []
[] Other Significant Exterior Feature(s) or Material(s):
Building:
Decorative Urns/Sculpture
Decorative Quoins
Decorative Attic Vent
Arched Opening
Roof Rafter Tails
Rounded Roof Eaves
Eyebrow/Concrete Canopy
Porthole/Round Opening
Stucco Molding/Band
Stucco Reveal/Scoreline
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Major Interior Features
Describe the historically significant architectural features and materials on the interior of the building,
including their location (e.g., wrought iron stair railings and suspended light pendant, entrance foyer; carved
keystone fireplace, living room; decorative crown molding and terrazzo floor, dining room; etc.).
Circular interior stairway in living room (Photo 11).
Decorative niches in entrance foyer (Photos 17 and 18).
Decorative painted beamed ceilings in living and dining rooms (Photos 12 and 15).
Decorative mantle in living room (Photo 13).
Chandeliers in living and dining rooms (Photos 12 and 15).
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Auxiliary Structures and Site Features
Describe the auxiliary structures and site features on the property, including their location and date of
construction (e.g., original fountain, fence wall and wrought iron gate, east side, 1935; swimming pool and
cabana, west side, 1960; detached one-story garage; northeast comer, 1991; etc.).
Swimming pool, under construction (Photo 20).
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
This section is used to describe the existing feature conditions, proposed improvements, and the impact of
these improvements on existing features and materials and the overall historic character of the property. All
improvements to historic properties will be evaluated for their consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation and the Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria in Section 118-564 of the Miami
Beach City Code. Applications must contain sufficient information to enable an evaluation and will be
returned for insufficient documentation. The application must include labeled "before" photographs of both
the interior and exterior of the property, which describe the property and its characteristics. Photographs
must be in color; minimum size of each photograph is 3 ~ " by 5."
Use of the Building Before Improvements: Single Family Home
Use of the Building After Improvements: Single Family Home
Estimated Date of Project Commencement:
Estimated Date of Project Completion:
Estimated Cost of Entire Project:
Estimated Cost of Qualifying Improvements:
Type of Work Proposed (indicate all that apply):
~ Addition [] Alteration [] Upgrade
[] Restoration
[] Rehabilitation
Al*
Exterior Architectural Features
The following represents an itemization of work to be accomplished. List each feature affected by the
proposed improvement and describe the impact to the existing features and materials. Include a numbered
photograph of each feature and indicate the architectural plan or drawing number. Describe the entire
project. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Feature 1
Exterior Feature: Northern Facade
Elevation: First and Second Floors
Date of Feature: 1931 Photo Nos.: 1, 5, 21 Plan No.: EX 3
Describe existing feature and its present condition.
Northern facade of home includes striking two story circular tower element at front entrance as well
as built in planters.
Describe work on existing feature.
Former garage space, now used as a laundry room and den will be restored as a garage. Facade will
also be altered by view of second floor addition on southwest comer of home.
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Exterior Architectural Features (continued)
Feature 2
Exterior Feature: Southern Facade
Elevation: First and Second Floors
Date of Feature: 1931/1988 Photo Nos.: 9, 20 Plan No.: EX 3
Describe existing feature and its present condition.
Southern faqade is marked by view of both wings of home.
Describe work on existing feature.
Facade will be modified by additions to eastern and western wings as well as the construction of a
new covered terrace in the rear of the existing kitchen.
Feature 3
Exterior Feature: Western Facade
Elevation: First and Second Floors
Date of Feature: 1931 Photo Nos.: 6, 7, 8 Plan No.: EX 3
Describe existing feature and its present condition.
Western facade of home includes view of double height living room and two-story element including
two bedroom suites, as well as a planter at the far south end.
Describe work on existing feature.
The approved addition to the western wing of the house will result in a minor change to the
appearance of the western facade and will require the demolition of the existing planter. One of the
windows in the first floor bedroom will be removed to make way for the addition.
Feature 4
Exterior Feature: Eastern Facade, Interior
Elevation: First and Second Floors
Date of Feature: 1931 Photo No.: 10 Plan No.: EX 3
Describe existing feature and its present condition.
The eastern facade of the west wing of the home is marked by french doors leading from the existing
den as well as the existing two-story portion of the home.
Describe work on existing feature.
Thc approved addition to the western wing of the house will result in a minor change to the
appearance of the eastern facade. Specifically, one of the existing french doors and an eastern facing
window will be removed to permit an internal connection of the den to thc new two-story addition.
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Interior Architectural Features
Feature 1
Interior Feature: Circular Stair
Room: Living Room
Date of Feature: 1931 Photo No.: 11 Plan No.: EX 1
Describe existing feature and its present condition.
The living room features an attractive circular stairway leading to a second floor bedroom and bath.
Describe work on existing feature.
The stairway will be modified only as necessary to add smoke detectors.
Feature 2
Interior Feature: Decorative Beamed Ceilings
Room: Living and Dining Rooms
Date of Feature: c. 1931 Photo Nos.: 12, 15 Plan No.: N/A
Describe existing feature and its present condition.
Painted wood beam ceilings are a feature of both thc living and dining rooms.
Describe work on existing feature.
No significant change is proposed for these features.
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Interior Architectural Features (continued)
Feature 3
Interior Feature: Decorative Niches
Room: Entrance Foyer
Date of Feature: c. 1931 Photo No.: 17, 18 Plan No.: EX 1
Describe existing feature and its present condition.
Decorative niches are located on the western and eastern ends of the circular entrance foyer.
Describe work on existing feature.
No significant change is proposed for these features.
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Landscape Features
Feature 1
Landscape Feature: Mature Palms
Location on Property: Throughout Property
Date of Feature: N/A Photo Nos.: 20, 21 Plan No.: N/A
Describe existing feature and its present condition.
The property is planted with multiple attractive mature palms, most of which are Royal Palms.
Describe work on existing feature.
Most, if not all, of the existing palm trees will be retained.
V. OWNER ATTESTATION
City of Miami Beach
Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
Part 1 - Preconstruction Application
Page 10
I hereby attest that the information I have provided is, to the best of my knowledge, correct, and that
I own the property described above or that I am legally the authority in charge of the property.
Further, by submission of this application, I agree to allow access to the property by representatives
of the City of Miami Beach Planning Department for the purpose of verification of information
provided in this application. I also understand that, if the requested exemption is granted, I will be
required to enter into a Covenant with the City of Miami Beach in which I must agree to maintain the
character of the property and the qualifying improvements for the term of the exemption.
Date
Print Name Signature Date
Complete the following if an individual is signing for an organization:
Title Organization Name
Notarized:
STATE OF r L._a, xtJA)
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE)
Swom to and subscribed before me this Z~ad'day of
foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by
/t~o,s/- ,20 0..3x- . The
(and) who has (have) produced
as identification and / or is (are) personally known to me(~.~~n oath.
,,,;~,, Felix J. Alvarez
~'*~;& Commission #D~
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~.~.(:~ Expires: Dec
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My Commission Expires:
Multiple owners must provide the same information as above. Use additional sheets if necessary.
BE. RCOW RADE. LL
ZONING, LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
DIRECT LINE: (305) 377-6229
E-Mail: gpenn@BRZoningLaw.com
October 5, 2005
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Ms. Shannon Anderton
Senior Planner
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive, 2nd Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Re:
Construction Dates and Estimated Costs - 5645 North Bay Road, Robert
and Maria Cherry Residence
Dear Shannon:
This letter is intended to supplement the previously submitted application
for an ad valorem tax exemption for the above-described property. Below is the
information regarding the estimated dates of construct-;on as well as the costs of
the improvements.
Estimated Date of Project Commencement: October 2004.
Estimated Date of Project Completion: October 2005.
Estimated Cost of Entire Project: $757,884.
Estimated Cost of Qualifying Improvements: $697,884.
If you need any additional information or have any questions or concerns,
please do not hesitate to phone my direct line at
/.-J~__~~_ma~im Penn
CC:
Robert Cherry
Barry Brodsky
Jeffrey Bercow, Esq.
Michael W. Larkin, Esq.
WACHOVIA FINANCIAL CENTER · 200 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 850 · MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
PHONE. 305.374.5300 · FAX. 305.377.6222