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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-26115 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2006-26115 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 55 PALM AVENUE, 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, Dr. Noaman Sanni, the owner of real property located at 55 Palm Avenue on Palm Island (Lot 13, in Block 1, of the Palm Island subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, at Page 54, 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 December 13, 2005, the City's Historic Preservation Board held a public hearing and voted unanimously (5 to 0; 1 absence and 1 vacancy) to approve the individual designation of the single-family residence at 55 Palm Avenue as an historic structure [Exhibit "A"]; and WHEREAS, at the same public hearing, the Historic Preservation Board reviewed and unanimously approved (5 to 0; 1 absence and 1 vacancy) the proposed improvements to the subject single-family property and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to certain conditions indicated in the Final Order of the Board [Exhibit "B"]; and WHEREAS, at the same public hearing, the Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously (5 to 0; 1 absence 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 55 Palm Avenue [Exhibit "C"]; 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 proposed 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 55 Palm Avenue be approved, subject to the following conditions: . 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) Construction of a major addition to the north of the historic home. A central courtyard will provide separation between the new construction and the original structure. The addition is attached to the historic home with a one-story wing on the west side of the property and a covered walkway on its east end. A portion of the original coral rock will be removed from the historic home on the north elevation in order to accommodate the one-story connecting wing. The design of the new addition is compatible with the architectural vocabulary of the historic home. 2) Construction of a one-story, three car garage to the south of the historic home. It will be connected to the original structure by a covered walkway. A portion of the original coral rock will be removed from the historic home on the south elevation in order to accommodate the covered walkway. The design of the new garage is compatible with the architectural vocabulary of the historic home. B, 3) 4) Interior 1) 2) The existing clay barrel roof tile on the historic home will be repaired or replaced as necessary. Any replacement tiles will match the existing clay barrel roof tiles. The original casement windows, arched and flat transoms, and doors in the historic home will be removed and replaced to match their original configurations as closely as possible. As required in the Certificate of Appropriateness Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board, the original ornamental masonry windows screens as well as the original wooden screen doors with turned spindles shall be retained and preserved in the historic home. Architectural Features As required in the Certificate of Appropriateness Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board, the original architectural features in the great living room of the historic home shall be retained and preserved, including the exposed wooden ceiling with rafters, clerestory windows, rough plaster walls, and terra cotta tiled floor, as well as the decorative fireplace, sloping chimney breast, arched bookcase niche, and arched door opening on the east wall; and on the west wall, the arched wall recess with columns and flanking arched door openings. As required in the Certificate of Appropriateness Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board, the original terra cotta tiled floors and exposed wooden ceilings with rafters shall be retained and preserved in the existing front porch, dining room, and rear porch of the historic home. , 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 Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board. 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. o 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. , 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 1st following substantial completion of the improvements. ATTEST: PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day MAYOR David Dermer ,2006. CITY CLERK Robert Parcher APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION: C fTY'KI'T~ R-'~'EY ~ DATE F:\PLAN\$HPB\05HPB\decHPB05\3221\55 Palm Ave.TaxEx. CCreso.doc TtAGENDA~006\feb0806\Regula~55 Palm Ave.TaxEx. CCreso.doc COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY , Condensed Title: Resolution: Approval of a Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the I Single-Family Property at 55 Palm Avenue. I 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 55 Palm Avenue. Item Summary/Recommendation' IAdopt the proposed resolution. Advisory Board Recommendation: On December 13, 2005, the Historic Preservation Board approved the individual designation of the single-family residence at 55 Palm Avenue as an historic structure. At the same public hearing, the Board approved the proposed improvements to the subject single-family property and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to certain conditions indicated in the Final Order of the Board. The Board also 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 55 Palm Avenue. Financial Information' Financial Impact Summary: City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: IThomas R. Mooney, Design & Preservation Manager; Shannon M. Anderton, Senior Planner. n-Offs: F:\P doc ,~Csum.doc MI,A,Mi BEACH AGENDA ITEM DATE MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission JorgeFebruaryM. Gonzalez,8, 2006 City Manager D ~ 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 55 PALM AVENUE, 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 55 Palm Avenue. 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 1 - 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 55 Palm A venue 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 55 Palm Avenue on Palm Island in Biscayne Bay or, more specifically, at Lot 13, in Block 1, of the Palm Island subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, at Page 54, 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 The subject home was constructed in 1928 and designed by Raymond DeC. Weakley. It was built by Wendel Andreas for his own private residence. Andreas was the president of the Northern Building Company. The subject home is an exceptional example of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. Some of its significant architectural features that are reflective of this style include: rough stucco wall surfaces, multiple clay barrel tile roofs, twisted rope columns, arched masonry openings, multi-lited casement windows, wooden screen doors with turned spindles, and a campanile-inspired chimney. The residence also incorporates in its design a unique and now rare material, coral rock. On the interior of the home, there are many original design elements, including exposed wooden ceilings with rafters, rough plaster walls, an arched built-in bookcase, a decorative fireplace, an arched wall recess, arched door openings, and terra cotta tiled floors of various patterns. Together all of these arChitectural features contribute to the special character and architectural significance of this residence. Commission Memorandum of February 8, 2006 Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption 55 Palm A venue Page 3 of 5 BACKGROUND The prOperty owner, Dr. Noaman Sanni, 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 55 Palm Avenue. On December 13, 2005, the Historic Preservation Board held a public hearing and voted unanimously (5 to 0; 1 absence and 1 vacancy) to approve the individual designation of the single-family residence at'55 Palm Avenue as an historic structure. The Board also reviewed and unanimously approved (5 to 0; 1 absence and 1 vacancy) the proposed improvements to the 'subject single-family property and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to certain conditions indicated in the Final Order of the Board. At the same public hearing, the Board voted unanimously (5 to 0; 1 absence 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 55 Palm Avenue. Thereby, the Boe, rd 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 proposed 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). SCOPE OF PROJECT In brief, the project includes the improvements to the historic residence and site indicated below. All qualifying improvements for both the historic home and proposed additions shall be consistent with the Certificate of Appropriateness Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board (HPB File No. 3221). A. Exterior Architectural Features . Construction of a major addition to the north of the historic home. A central courtyard will provide separation between the new construction and the original structure. The addition is attached to the historic home with a one- 'story wing on the west side of the property and a covered walkway on its east end. A portion of the original coral rock will be removed from the historic home on the north elevation in order to accommodate the one-story connecting wing. The design of the new addition is compatible with the architectUral vocabulary of the historic home. . Construction of a one-story, three car garage to the south of the historic home. It will, be connected to the original structure by a covered walkway. A portion of the original coral rock will be removed from the historic home on the south elevation in order to accommodate the covered walkway. The design of the new garage is compatible with the architectural vocabulary of the historic home. . The existing clay barrel roof tile on the historic home will be repaired or replaCed as necessary. Any replacement tiles will match the existing clay barrel roof tiles. Commission Memorandum of February 8, 2006 Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption 55 Palm A venue Page 4 of 5 , The original casement windows, arched and fiat transoms, and doors in the historic home will be removed and replaced to match their original configurations as closely as possible. . As required in the Certificate of Appropriateness Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board, the original ornamental masonry windows screens as well as the original wooden screen doors with turned spindles shall be retained and preserved in the historic home. B. .lnterior Architectural Features ', As required in the Certificate of Appropriateness Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board, the original architectural features in the great living room of the historic home shall be retained and preserved, including the exposed wooden ceiling with rafters, clerestory windows, rough plaster walls, and terra cotta tiled floor, as well as the decorative fireplace, sloping chimney breast, arched bookcase niche, and arched door opening on the east wall; and on the west wall, the arched wall recess with columns and flanking arched door openings. . As required in the Certificate of Appropriateness Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board, the original terra cotta tiled floors and exposed wooden ceilings with rafters shall be retained and preserved in the existing front porch, dining room, and rear porch of the historic home. C. Landscape Features (The landscape and site improvements indicated be/ow do not qualify for the tax exemption.) . Removal of the original circular driveway on the south side of the existing home and the installation of a new driveway with a rectangular-shaped plaza. The original vehicular access will be relocated from the west end of the property to ~ts center. The original decorative wooden gate with flanking masonry columns and scrolled details will be reconstructed in its new location. , COnstruction of a new pool cabana, swimming pool, and deck at the northweSt corner of the property. , . Construction of a gazebo at the northeast corner of the property. Introduction 'of new landscaping on the property. FISCAL IMPACT According to the applicant, the estimated cost of the entire project and the value of the proposed qualifying improvements for the subject single-family property is $1,500,000. The project commencement date is spring of 2006 and the estimated project completion date is Spring of 2007. Commission Memorandum of February 8, 2006 Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption 55 Palm A venue Page 5 of 5 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 3,082 with a building value of $212,206. The lot size is approximately 30,000 square feet with a land value of $2,760,000. The Property Appraiser's Office advised that the subject property has an effective building value per adjusted square foot of $105, 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 9,491 (including a two-story addition, one-story connecting wing, and garage). Then the estimated value of the proposed increase in square footage would be $996,600. The 2005 millage rate for the City of Miami Beach is 7.481. Assuming there is no change in millage rate over the ten year period in which the exemption is granted, the applicant will save annually $7,460 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. ANALYISIS The applicant .is to be com'mended for the retention of the subject home. The proposed major addition on the north side of the historic home will be much less visible from Palm Avenue due to the substantial lot depth. The introduction of a courtyard between the historic home and the rear addition will allow the architecture of the original structure to stand on its own. The new construction is in keeping with the architectural vocabulary of the original structure. It is very important that the current owner has chosen to preserve and expand this historic home, ratherthan to demolish and replace it. 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 55 Palm Avenue. JMG:TH:JGG:WHC:TRM:SMA F:\PLAN\$HPB\05HPB\decHPB05\3221\55 Palm .Ave. TaxEx. CCmemo.doc T:~,GENDA~2006\feb0806\Regular~55 Palm Ave. TaxEx. CCmemo.doc Exhibit "A" Single-Family Property at 55 Palm Avenue , Historic Designation Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board (HPB File No. 3221) 2. Historic Structure Designation Report HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD City of Miami Beach, Florida · MEETING DATE: December 13, 2005 FILE NO: 3221 PROPERTY: 55 Palm Avenue - Single Family Home LEGAL: Lot 13, in Block 1, of the Palm Island subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, at Page 54, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. IN RE: The Application for the designation of an existing single family home as an historic structure. ORDER The applicant, Dr. Noaman Sanni, 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 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, and the reasons set forth in the Designation Report, the project as submitted is consistent with the Designation Criteria in Section 118-592 of the Miami Beach Code. 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, and the designation report and analysis, which are adopted herein, including the staff recommendations, that the request for the designation of an existing single family home as an historic structure is GRANTED for the above-referenced property. Dated this ~ t~ day of ~'-~ ~}t~ ~¥ ,20 i~. HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD THE C,~,TY OF MI ,Al'VII BE~(~H, FLORIDA THOMAS R. MOO'NEY, AICP / DESIGN AND PRESERVATION MANAGER FOR THE CHAIR Page 2 of 2 HPB File No. 3221 - Designation Report Meeting Date: December 13, 2005 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ) )ss ) 20(:~ by Thomas R. Mooney, Design and Preservation Manager, Planning Department, City of Miami Beach, Florida, a Florida Municipal Corporation, on behalf of the Corporation.~.,~..He is per...p~~llv ~(nnw_n t,~.me.c, mm~^~. -- ~"~~f~''~'~' ~ v, .,/~~//, '-~-~'~' '".corn · -~ NOTARY PI~B~-C ~.~,,~'0"$' ~,' ~ ~ ~t~-I[~J ~q3ire, jmullva~;;:2DoD0~3317~' Miami-Dade County, Florida My commission expires: Approved As To Form: Legal Department: .~p~¢¢~,~ ( /'o t ~' '" ~' Filed with the Clerk of the Historic Preservation Board on F:\PLAN\$HPB\05HPB\decHPB05\3221 HistDes.fo.doc SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE 55 PALM AVENUE 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 M. Anderton, Senior Planner CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD Mitch Novick, Chair Beth Dunlop, Vice Chair Judith Berson-Levinson, Ed.D. Allan Hall Jean-Francois Lejeune Randall Robinson, Jr. December 13, 2005 HPB File No. 3221 Adopted December 13, 2005 I. REQUEST The applicant, Dr. Noaman Sanni, is requesting that the Historic Preservation Board approve a request for the designation of an existing single-family home that is located at 55 Palm Avenue as an historic structure. II. DESIGNATION PROCESS The process of designation for historic structures is delineated in Section 118-591(g) 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 of the Land Development Regulations in the City Code, with the exception of the interior areas of the structure as they 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 home that is located at 55 Palm Avenue 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; Built in 1928 and designed by Raymond DeC. Weakley, the subject home is an exceptional example of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture, which was the style of choice from the first major land development period in Miami Beach. Some of its significant architectural features that are reflective of the Mediterranean Revival style include: rough stucco wall surfaces, multiple clay barrel tile roofs, twisted rope columns, arched masonry openings, multi-lited casement windows, wooden screen doors with turned spindles, and a campanile-inspired chimney. The residence also incorporates in its design a unique and now rare material, coral rock. Unfortunately, there are only a handful of coral rock structures that remain in the City today. On the interior of the residence, there are many original design elements, including exposed wooden ceilings with rafters, rough plaster walls, an arched built-in bookcase, a decorative fireplace, an arched wall recess, arched door openings, and terra cotta tiled floors of various patterns. (b) (4) Possesses hiqh artistic values; The many defining architectural features of the subject home enhance the special character of Palm Island. They 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 residential island in which it rests, as evidenced by the close attention to detail expressed throughout the design. (5) Represent the work of a master, serve as an outstandinq or representative work of a master desiqner, architect or builder who contributed to our historical, aesthetic or architectural herita.qe; Although little is known about the architect of the single-family home located at 55 Palm Avenue, Raymond DeC. Weakley is also credited for designing the Mediterranean Revival style Los Rosas Apartments in two phases for Dr. Armando Rosales, 1560 Jefferson Avenue in 1936 and 1550 Jefferson Avenue in 1937. Both of these buildings are contributing properties within the local Flamingo Park Historic District as well as the Miami Beach National Register Architectural District. A building, structure (including the public portions of the interior), improvement or landscape feature may be desiqnated historic even if it has been altered if the alteration is reversible and the most siqnificant architectural elements are intact and repairable. The subject home maintains a high degree of its architectural integrity with limited modifications. Restoration and appropriate renovation can be successfully completed of this Mediterranean Revival home by careful analysis of on-site conditions and available historic documentation. IV. DESCRIPTION OF BOUNDARIES The subject property is located at 55 Palm Avenue on Palm Island in Biscayne Bay or, more specifically, at Lot 13, in Block 1, of the Palm Island subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, at Page 54, 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. V. PRESENT OWNER The present owner of the subject property is Dr. Noaman Sanni. 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-1 or Residential Single-Family Zoning District. VIII. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL BACKGROUND Sin_~le-Family Home at 55 Palm Avenue Designed by Raymond DeC. Weakley, the single-family home located at 55 Palm Avenue was constructed in 1928 at a cost of $13,500. It was built by Wendel Andreas for his own private residence. Andreas was the president of the Northern Building Company. This single-family home was featured in the 1932 edition of "Along Greater Miami's Sun-Sea-Ara," a register of prominent residents and their fine homes in the Greater Miami area (see Figures 1 and 2). The subject home is an exceptional example of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. The predominately one-story structure has a roughly L-shaped plan with varied massing and delicate proportions. The main section of the home is set back about 70 feet from the front property line. It has a covered front porch, a two-story high great living reom in the center area, a rear covered loggia, two bedrooms on the west side, and a dining room and kitchen on the east side. The one- story wing at the east side of the home has a bedroom, a servant's reom, a chauffeur's reom, a laundry space, a covered walkway and terrace (now partially infilled), and a two-car garage. The garage is accessed from both Palm Avenue and the interior circular driveway. On the south, west, and east sides of the property, there is a decorative masonry fence wall with recessed panels. An elaborately carved wooden gate is located at the west end of the masonry fence wall on the south side of the site. This gate is flanked by square masonry columns with scrolled details. Characteristic of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture, the distinctive residence has rough stucco wall surfaces, multiple clay barrel tile roofs, twisted rope columns, arched masonry openings, and wooden screen doors with turned spindles. The home still retains its original multi-lited, steel French doors and casement windows, some of which have arched and flat transoms. On the south elevation, which faces Palm Avenue, the residence has a one-story, screened front porch that features a shed roof with clay barrel tiles, three arched openings supported by twisted columns, and entrance steps on its west end. To either side of the front porch, the home incorporates in its design a unique and now rare material, coral rock. This stonework also wraps the west end of the structure. To the north of the front porch, a section of the residence rises above the main roof for a two-story high great living room on the interior. It has three quatrefoil-shaped windows on each of the north and south elevations and two porthole windows on each of the east and west elevations, which allow for additional light in the great living room. This section of the home also has a gabled roof with clay barrel tiles and a campanile-inspired chimney at its east end. In the east wing, near the southeast corner of the residence, an octagonal-shaped tower rises above the main roof. It has a pyramidal clay barrel tile roof, a corbel course below the roof eave, and a bell mounted on a projecting bracket towards the top of the tower. The base of the tower has three arched masonry openings, which lead to a covered walkway and terrace. The covered walkway and terrace incorporate intricate ornamental masonry window screens on the east and west elevations of the east wing. On the north elevation, which overlooks Hibiscus Island and Biscayne Bay, the home has a one- story, screened loggia that features a flat roof with alternating clay barrel tile coping between scrolled parapet walls with finials. It has five arched masonry openings with an entrance at its center. This entrance has an original wooden screen door with turned spindles and terra cotta tiles on the steps. The interior of the residence still retains many original design elements. The two-story high great living room features an exposed wooden ceiling with rafters, rough plaster walls, and a terra cotta tiled floor. On the east wall of the great living room, there is an original decorative fireplace that is composed of a sloping chimney-breast and a mantle that rests upon columns with Corinthian capitals. Below the mantle, colorful patterned ceramic tiles span between the column capitals. There is an original arched bookcase built-in to the wall to the north of the fireplace and an arched doorway opening to its south side. On the west side of the great living room, there is an arched recess (presently it holds a mirror) that is flanked by two arched door openings. The arched recess is highlighted by two, small columns with Corinthian capitals that rest upon a ledge. The home also retains its original exposed wooden ceilings with rafters in the front covered porch, rear covered loggia, west bedrooms, kitchen, and covered walkway. Most of the floors appear to have their original terra cotta tiles of various patterns. Together all of these architectural features contribute to the special character and architectural significance of this residence. The subject home maintains a high degree of its architectural integrity with limited modifications. These modifications include the following: the infill of two of the three arched masonry openings on the west elevation of the east wing in the covered terrace between the tower and garage, the expansion of the dining room towards the north into the rear covered loggia with folding French doors in conjunction with the enclosure of three masonry openings with a single door flanked by two casement windows, and the construction of an open exterior staircase at the northeast corner of the house to access the roof and provide a lookout over Hibiscus Island and Biscayne Bay. These limited modifications do not have a significant negative impact on the architectural integrity of the residence. Restoration and appropriate renovation can be successfully completed of this Mediterranean Revival house by careful analysis of on-site conditions and available histOric documentation. Mediterranean Revival (late 1910s to 1930s) Mediterranean Revival architecture was the "style of choice" for the first major land development period in Miami Beach. Designed to evoke the romanticism of Mediterranean resort architecture, it combined Italian, Moorish, North African, and Southern Spanish themes. This style 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 late 1910s through the 1930s, the Mediterranean Revival style was applied to hotels, apartment buildings, commercial structures, and single-family residences. Its architectural vocabulary was characterized by Iow-pitched terra cotta and histodc Cuban barrel tile roofs, scrolled or tile capped parapet walls, wooden rafter tails, sculptural chimney tops, rough stucco wall surfaces, decorative bas relief panels or cartouches, terra cotta tiled floors of various patterns, arched masonry openings, decorative vents, twisted columns, decorative window gdlles and balcony railings of wrought iron or wood, heavy wood paneled entrance doors, 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 a simple rectangular form to stepped massing with recessed wall planes, multi-level roofs, tower-like corner features, covered loggias, and projecting balconies. Wooden casement or double-hung windows of several configurations provided additional detail to the facades. Raymond DeC. Weakley Although little is known about the architect of the single-family home located at 55 Palm Avenue, Raymond DeC. Weakley is also credited for designing the Mediterranean Revival style Los Rosas Apartments in two phases for Dr. Armando Rosales, 1560 Jefferson Avenue in 1936 and 1550 Jefferson Avenue in 1937. Both of these buildings are contributing properties within the local Flamingo Park Historic District as well as the Miami Beach National Register District. IX. PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Criteria for Desiqnation: Based upon the evidence presented and the historical and architectural significance of the single-family home located at 55 Palm Avenue, and in accordance with Chapter 118, Article ×, Division 4, of 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 structure consist of the subject property at Lot 13, in Block 1, of the Palm Island subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, at Page 54, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. , Areas Subject to Review: The Planning Department recommends that the proposed historic structure shall be subject to Section 118-591(g) of 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(g) of the Land Development Regulations of the City Code. X. BOARD ACTION On December 13, 2005, 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 55 Palm Avenue 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, of the Land Development Regulations of the City Code, the Board unanimously approved a motion (5 to 0; 1 absence) to adopt the single-family residence at 55 Palm Avenue as an historic single-family residential structure (referred to as HSFRS-5). Xl. FIGURE INDEX Figure 0: Figure 1' Figure 2: (Cover) Historical Museum of Southern Florida, Frank F. Stearns, "Along Greater Miami's Sun-Sea-Ara," (booklet) February 1932, p. 58. Ibid., p. 61. Ibid., p. 58. JGG:WHC:TRM:SMA F:\PLAN\$H PB\05H PB\decH PB05\3221 -HistDes.final.dec.doc Figure 1 Wendel Andreas and his residence at 55 Palm Avenue were featured in the 1932 edition of "Along Greater Miami's Sun-Sea-Ara," a register of prominent residents and their fine homes in the Greater Miami area. Andreas was the president of the Northern Building Company at that time. The footprint of the subject home is seen at the northeast end (lower right) of Palm Island in the above map. Exhibit "B" HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD City of Miami Beach, Florida MEETING DATE: December 13, 2005 FILE NO: 3221 PROPERTY: 55 Palm Avenue - Single Family Home LEGAL: Lot 13, in Block 1, of the Palm Island subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, at Page 54, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. IN RE: The Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition, renovation and restoration of the existing home and the construction of a new 2-story, main home addition. ORDER The applicant, Dr. Noaman Sanni, filed an application with the City of Miami Beach Planning Department for a Certificate of Appropriateness. 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: A. The subject home is individually designated as an historic structure. a. 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 Staff Report, the project as submitted is consistent with the Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria in Section 118-564(a)(1 ) of the Miami Beach Code, is not consistent with Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria a, b, d, e, f, and g in Section 118-564(a)(2) of the Miami Beach Code, is not consistent with Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria b, c, h, j, and m in Section 118-564(a)(3) of the Miami Beach Code, and is not consistent with Certificate of Appropriateness Criteria for Demolition 2, 3, 8 and 9 in Section 118-564(f)(4). C. The project would be consistent with the criteria and requirements of section '118-564 if the following conditions are met: Revised elevation, site plan and floor plan drawings shall be submitted to and approved by staff; at a minimum, such drawings shall incorporate the following: a. Security bars shall not be permitted on windows or doors. Page 2 of 7 HPB File No. 3221 Meeting Date: December 13, 2005 b. g, h, C. d, e, The proposed roof with alternating clay barrel tile coping between scrolled parapet walls with finials shall not be permitted over the front porch of the historic home. The original shed roof over the front porch (incorrectly portrayed on the provided elevations) shall be retained and preserved, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. Any replacement roof tiles shall match the historic home's existing clay barrel tiles, subject to the review and approval of staff. A full proposed east courtyard elevation shall be provided; a blind recess shall be created in the proposed enclosed opening located to the north of the proposed maids' quarters on the west elevation of the historic home's east wing, as well as in the area of the proposed enclosure of the existing garage opening on the north side of the proposed maids' quarters, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. The proposed removal of two wooden garage doors for replacement with stuccoed masonry panels with new inset windows shall not be permitted on the front elevation of the historic home's east wing. Said garage doors shall be retained and preserved or replaced with new wooden garage doors designed to be consistent with the historic architecture, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. An infill wall may be constructed behind the original garage doom on the interior of the structure. The relocated vehicular access gate with its flanking masonry columns and scrolled details shall be recreated to match the original design, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. All original windows, arched and flat transoms, and doors that are proposed to be replaced in the historic home shall match their original configurations, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. The original wooden screen doors with turned spindles shall be retained and preserved in the historic home, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. Full details of the proposed covered connector from the historic home to the proposed new garage shall be provided; such structure shall be fully self- supporting and attached to the historic home along only its northernmost extension to minimize the demolition of coral rock, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. Page 3 of 7 HPB File No. 3221 Meeting Date: December 13, 2005 k. m, no o, p. q. The number and size of openings on the east elevation of the historic home's existing back terrace and dining room shall be modified to match their original configurations, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. Blind recesses shall be created where original openings on the east and west ends of the front porch are enclosed in the historic home. The original ornamental masonry windows screens shall be retained and preserved in the historic home, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. The proposed demolition and introduction of two windows shall not be permitted at the east end of the front elevation of the historic home. The original window masonry opening, its original configuration, and the surrounding coral rock in said location shall be retained and preserved, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. The proposed infill of the original arched transom windows shall not be permitted at the west end of the front elevation of the historic home. The proposed demolition at the north ends of the west and east elevation walls in the existing rear bedroom of the historic home as well as the increase in height and relocation of the roof ridgeline above the rear bedroom shall not be permitted. The proposed contemporary windows and removal of the coral rock on the west elevation of the historic home shall not be permitted. The original roof ridgeline above the rear bedroom shall be maintained, and the coral rock that wraps the west end of the historic home shall be retained and preserved, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. The proposed one-story connecting wing, which is located on the west side of the property between the historic home and new home, shall be set back 6 to 8 inches on the east and west elevations to better differentiate the historic home from the new construction. This may require the higher roof ridgeline of the proposed connecting wing to be moved slightly to the north and an adjustment of the location of the new French doors. The proposed interior demolition of the original arched door openings and arched wall recess that is highlighted by columns with Corinthian capitals shall not be permitted on the west wall of the two-story high, great living room in the historic home. The original architectural features in the great living room shall be retained and preserved, including the exposed wooden ceiling with rafters, clerestory windows, rough plaster walls, and terra cotta tiled floor, as well as the decorative fireplace, sloping chimney breast, arched bookcase niche, and arched door opening on the east wall; and on the west Page 4 of 7 HPB File No. 3221 Meeting Date: December 13, 2005 . . . wall, the arched wall recess with columns and flanking arched door openings, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. The original terra cotta tiled floors and exposed wooden ceilings with rafters shall be retained and preserved in the existing front porch, dining room, and rear porch of the historic home, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. So The east and west elevations of the new home shall be further studied and developed to reduce their massive appearance by incorporating additional changes in plane, in a manner to be reviewed and approved by staff. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the project Architect shall verify, in writing, that the subject project has been constructed in accordance with the plans approved by the Planning Depart'ment for Building Permit. A revised landscape plan, and corresponding site plan, shall be submitted to and approved by staff. The species type, quantity, dimensions, spacing, location and overall height of all plant material shall be clearly delineated and subject to the review and approval of staff. At a minimum, such' plan shall incorporate the following: a, All exterior walkways and driveways shall consist of decorative pavers, set in sand or other equally semi-pervious material, subject to the review and approval of staff. b, A fully automatic irrigation system with 100% coverage and an automatic rain sensor in order to render the system inoperative in the event of rain. Right- of-way areas shall also be incorporated as part of the irrigation system. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the project architect shall verify, in writing, that the project is consistent with the site and landscape plans approved by the Planning Department for Building Permit. The final exterior surface color scheme, including color samples, shall be subject to the review and approval of staff and shall require a separate permit. Manufacturers drawings and Dade County product approval numbers for all new windows, doors and glass shall be required, prior to the issuance of a building permit. All roof-top fixtures, air-conditioning units and mechanical devices shall be clearly noted on a revised roof plan and elevation drawings and shall be screened from view, in a manner to be approved by staff. Page 5 of 7 HPB File No. 3221 Meeting Date: December 13, 2005 o , o The project shall comply with any landscaping or other sidewalk/street improvement standards as may be prescribed by a relevant Urban Design Master Plan approved prior to the completion of the project and the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant may be required to submit a separate analysis for water and sewer requirements, at the discretion of the Public Works Director, or designee. Based on a preliminary review of the proposed project, the following may be required by the Public Works Department: a. Remove/replace sidewalks, curbs and gutters on all street frontages, if applicable. Unless otherwise specified, the standard color for city sidewalks is red, and the standard curb and gutter color is gray. b. Mill/resurface asphalt in rear alley along property, if applicable. C. Provide underground utility service connections and on-site transformer location, if necessary. d. Provide back-flow prevention devices on all water services. So Provide on-site, self-contained storm water drainage for the proposed development. Meet water/sewer concurrency requirements including a hydraulic water model analysis and gravity sewer system capacity analysis as determined by the Department and the required upgrades to water and sewer mains servicing this project. g. Payment of City utility impact fees for water meters/services. h. Provide flood barrier ramps to underground parking or minimum slab elevation to be at highest adjacent crown road elevation plus 8". i. Right-of-way permit must be obtained from Public Works. j. All right-of-way encroachments must be removed. k. All planting/landscaping in the public right-of-way must be approved by the Public Works and Parks Departments. A drawn plan and written procedure for the proposed demolition shall be prepared and submitted by a Professional Structural Engineer, registered in the State of Florida, which fully ensures the protection of the public safety, as well as the protection of the existing structure on the subject site and all existing structures adjacent to the subject site during the course of demolition. Page 6 of 7 HPB File No. 3221 Meeting Date: December 13, 2005 , The Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition shall only remain in effect for the period of time that there is an active Certificate of Appropriateness for the associated new construction on the subject property. 10. The Final Order shall be recorded in the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. 11. 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 staff report and analysis, which are adopted herein, including the staff recommendations which were amended by the Board, that the Certificate of Appropriateness is GRANTED for the above-referenced project subject to those certain conditions specified in paragraph C of the Findings of Fact (Condition Nos. 1-11, inclusive) hereof, to which the applicant has agreed. No building permit may be issued unless and until all conditions of approval as set forth herein have been met. The issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness does not relieve the applicant from obtaining all other required Municipal, County and/or State reviews and permits, including zoning approval. If adequate handicapped access is not provided, this approval does not mean that such handicapped access is not required or that the Board supports an applicant's effort to seek waivers relating to handicapped accessibility requirements. When requesting a buildin.~ permit, three (3) sets of plans approved by the Board, modified i~- accordance with the above conditions, shall be submitted to the Planning Department. If all of the above-specified conditions are satisfactorily addressed, the plans will be reviewed for building permit approval. Two (2) sets will be returned to you for submission for a building permit and one (1) set will be retained for the Historic Preservation Board's file. If the Full Building Permit is not issued within eighteen (18) months of the meeting date at which this Certificate of Appropriateness was granted and construction does not commence and continue in accordance with the requirements of the applicable Building Code, the Certificate of Appropriateness will expire and become null and void, unless the applicant, prior to expiration of such period, makes application to the Board for an extension of time; the granting of any such extension of time shall be at the discretion of the Board. At the hearing on any such application, the Board may deny or approve the request and modify the above conditions or impose additional conditions. Failure to comply with this Order shall subject the Certificate of Appropriateness to Section 118-564, City Code, for revocation or modification of the Certificate of Appropriateness. Page 7 of 7 HPB File No. 3221 Meeting Date: December 13, 2005 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD THE CITY OF MIAMI BF_~CH, ~I./ORIDA DESIGN AND PRESERVATION N R FOR THE CHAIR STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DAME ) )ss ) The f__ore.going ipstrument was acknowledged before me this / ~/~,/ day of ~r",/~kJ ~j~ 20 ~/o by Thomas R. Mooney, Design and Preservation Manager, Planning Department, City of Miami Beach, Florida, a Florida Municipal Corporation, on behalf of the Corporation. He is p,__eersonally known to me. E"xDire$ ,luh/17, 2007 My commission expires: Approved As To Form: Legal Department: Filed with the Clerk of the Historic Preservation Board on ///~/~ ,/ '/ F:\PLAN\$HPB\05HPB\decHPB05\3221 .fo.doc Exhibit "C" Single-Family Property at 55 Palm Avenue . Tax Exemption Final Order of the Historic Preservation Board (HPB File No. 3221) 2. Preconstruction Application for Historic Ad Valorem Tax Exemption . Supplemental Materials (Includes Property Survey, Property Tax Information, Building Permit Card, and Microfiche of the Original Architectural Plans) [Under Separate Cover] , Current Photo Booklet [Under Separate Cover] o 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: December 13, 2005 3221 55 Palm Avenue - Single Family Home Lot 13, in Block 1, of the Palm Island subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 6, at Page 54, 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 new construction proposed for the site. ORDER The applicant, Dr. Noaman Sanni, filed an application with the City of Miami Beach Planning Department 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 new construction proposed for the site. 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. Page 2 of 2 HPB File No. 3221 -Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Meeting Date: December 13, 2005 Dated this HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD THE ClT.~! OF MIAMI BI~AbH, ~RIDA THOMAS' R.'~"MOON EYV AICP DESIGN AND PRESERVATION M.~I~AGER FOR THE CHAIR STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ) )ss ) The foregoing instrument acknowledged before me this /~/~7'/ day of "J"..~A/'C/~ 20v~a(~ by Thomas R, Mooney, Design and Preservation Manager, Planning Departr{qent, City of Miami Beach, Florida, a Florida M.j,~ici..pal Corporation, on behalf of the Corporation. He is personally_ . k now__Q to me. ~tl~j¢ MYCo',,.~k~ NOTARY PUBLIC ./'~~r,4~,/ .~. "';.'~ E~,~.._ ~¢,.~?,~ Miami-Dade County, Florida"" /"-7)'/¢'/'' · ,u~, ~,~ My commission expires: Approved As To Form: ~/.. _ . Legal Department: ~ (/--/?--.1~-, ¢: ) Filed with the Clerk of the Historic Preservation Board on [,//~///r~,( F :\PLAN\$ H PB\05H PB\decH P B05\3221 -AdVal.fo .dec.doc 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 all 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): Property Address: 55 Palm Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida Folio Number: 02-4205-001-0130 Plat Book: 6 Page Number: 54 Legal Description (Lot, Block, & Subdivision): Lot 15, Block 1, Palm Island Subdivision, Plat Book 6, Pa.qe Number 54 II. Attach the Public Value Inquiry, which can be obtained at the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser's Office, 111 NW 1't Street, Suite 710, Miami, Florida 33128 or http://miamidade.£ov. Locally Designated Historic Property X 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 n 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. OWNER INFORMATION Name of Individual(s) or Organization Owning the Property: Dr. Noaman Sanni Mailing Address: P.O. Box 57 City: Watertown State: NY Zip: 13601 Contact Person: Michael J. Marrero Daytime Phone No.: (305) 374-5300 Cell Phone No.: Fax: (305)377-6222 E-mail: m marrero@brzonin.qlaw, com If property is held in multiple ownership, attach a list of all owners and their mailing addresses. lll, City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 -Preconstruction Application Page 3 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. ,~ttach additional sheets if necessary. A. General Information - History Original Architect: Raymond Weakley Year Built: 1929 Original Builder: Wendel Andrea Architectural Style: [] Vernacular X Mediterranean.Revival [] Mediterranean Revival/Art Deco Transitional [] Art Deco [] Streamline Modeme [] Other Architectural Style: [] Colonial Revival [] Neoclassical Revival [] Bungalow/Craftsman [] Monterey [] Post War Modern/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.). None. 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.). None. Be City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 -Preconstruction Application Page 4 Exterior Features Indicate all exterior features or materials that apply to the building in its present condition (before improvements). Number of Stories: ~l Building Height: '! 5' Basic Floor Plan: [] Rectangle X "L"-shaped [] Square [] Irregular [] Other Floor Plan: [] "T"-shaped [] "U"-shaped [] "H"-shaped Exterior Fabric: X Stucco [] Wood Shingle rn Other Exterior Fabric(s): [] Wood Siding X Natural Stone [] Brick Type of Roof.' [] Hipped X Gabled [] Other Roof Type(s): [] Flat w/Eaves [] Flat w/Parapet [] PenffShed Roof Material: Clay Tile Cement Tile X Barrel r~ Barrel [] S-Type [] S-Type [] Flat [] Flat [] Other Roof Material(s): Shingle Metal rn Wood [] Aluminum [] Slate [] Copper [] Asphalt [] Built Up/Asphalt Windows: n Double-Hung Sash [] Single-Hung Sash X Casement [] Jalousie [] Other Window Type(s): [] Awning rn Sliding [] Fixed [] Glass Block rn Arched Transom [] Focal Window [] Dormer Window X Porthole/Round Window [] Comer Window [] Projecting Window [] Boxed Window [] Framed Glass Wall Doors: [] Kusticated Wood Door [] Wrought Iron Screen Door [] Other Door Type(s): [] Paneled [] Flush X French [] Sliding Historically Significant Architectural Features and [] Carved Wooden Detail/Railing X [] Wrought Iron Work/Railing [] Window Shutters [] Decorative Columns/Pilasters [] Ornate Window/Door Surround [] Bas Relief/Sculpted Panel X Keystone Feature [] Decorative Ceramic Tile [] Brick/Field Stone Panel Materials on the Exterior of the Chimney [] [] Covered Porch X Loggia/Breezeway X Tower-like Element X Roof/Sun Deck [] Balcony/Balconet [] Second Floor Overhang [] Built-In Niche [] Built-In Planter Concrete Breeze Block [] Porte Cochere Other Significant Exterior Feature(s) or Material(s): Building: Decorative Urns/Sculpture [] Decorative Quoins ri Decorative Attic Vent X Arched Opening [] Roof Rafter Tails [] Rounded RoofEaves [] Eyebrow/Concrete Canopy X Porthole/Round Opening [] Stucco Molding/Band [] Stucco Reveal/Scoreline City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 -Preconstruetion Application Page 5 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.). The interior contains a fireplace, a ceiling beam, as well as a series of decorative windows. 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 corner, 1991; etc.). None. Am City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 -Preconstruction Application Page 6 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 2/., ,, by 5." Use of the Building Before Improvements: Use of the Building After Improvements: 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): X Addition [] Alteration [] Upgrade Exterior Architectural Features Residential Residential Fall 2005 Sprin~ 2007 $1,500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 X Restoration [] Rehabilitation 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: Principal Fa(;ade Elevation: South Elevation Date of Feature: 1929 Photo No.: Ext. 1 Plan No.: A-2.50 Describe existing feature and its present condition. Stone cladding wall in the front with striped awnings on the windows. A circular driveway is present to the south of the structure. Roof tower/chimney is visible from the south. Describe work on existing feature. A one-story garage will be added. The driveway will be renovated with a new approach. Awnings will be removed. Windows and doors will be replaced or renovated. Existing front porch is to be renovated as well. Ao Exterior Architectural Features (continued) Feature 2 Exterior Feature: City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 -Preconstruction Application Page 7 Elevation: North Elevation Date of Feature: 1929 Photo No.: Ext. 2 Plan No.: A-2.50 Describe existing feature and its present condition. Windows and doors with awnings lead into rear porch. Stone cladding on side of the wall. Roof towedchimney is visible from the north. east and west Describe work on existing feature. Living facilities will be added, including a bar, foyer, dining room with covered porch, a gazebo and opening of the rear portion of the structure. Additionally, a deck, swimming pool and a cabana will be added. An additional bedroom will also be added to the second floor. Feature 3 Exterior Feature: Elevation: East Elevation Date of Feature: 1929 Photo No.: Ext. 3 Plan No.' A-2.52 Describe existing feature and its present condition. Existing maid's quarters, laundry room and three bedrooms are presently located on the east wing. The tower extending above the roof includes a large bell to the south side. Describe work on existing feature. Bedrooms will be converted into a media room and a bar. Maid's quarters and laundry room will be renovated. A deck will be added with an attached stairwell going to the second floor master bedroom. Feature 3 Exterior Feature: City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 -Preconstruction Application Page 8 Elevation: West Elevation Date of Feature: 1929 Photo No.: Ext. 4 Plan No.: A-2.51 Describe existing feature and its present condition. Two master bedrooms with two bathrooms presently exist on this wing. hallway connecting the two bedrooms. There is a small Describe work on existing feature. One bedroom will remain as existing with a renovated bathroom. The other bedroom will be removed to allow for a foyer area. A second story master bedroom with a bathroom will be added to the second floor of this wing. The cabana will also be on this side. B. Interior Architectural Features City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 -Preconstruction Application Page 9 Feature 1 Interior Feature: Fireplace Room: Livinq Room Date of Feature: 1929 Photo No.: Int. Plan No.: Describe existing feature and its present condition. Stucco plaster fireplace with decorative elements and columns. Describe work on existing feature. Fireplace will be renovated and painted but remain close to form. Feature 2 Interior Feature: Interior Ceilings Photo No.: Int. 1 Plan No.: Room: Livinq Room Date of Feature: 1929 Describe existing feature and its present condition. Gabled ceilings with exposed wooden rafters and beams. Describe work on existing feature. The ceilings will be renovated but will maintain their present character. B. Interior Architectural Features (continued) City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 - Preconstruction Application Page 10 Feature 3 Interior Feature: Upper Windows Room: Livinq Room Date of Feature: 1929 Photo No.: Int. 1 Plan No.: Describe existing feature and its present condition. A series of opalite windows and quadrifoil windows located in the upper walls of the living room. Describe work on existing feature. The windows will remain as they are, and additional windows of comparable character will be added to some of the additions Ce Landscape Features Feature 1 Landscape Feature: Landscape Tree and Plant Circle Location on Property: South Elevation (Front) Date of Feature: 1929 Photo No.: Ext. 1 Plan No.: A-1.02 Describe existing feature and its present condition. A round tree and plant circle surrounded by the circular driveway immediately in front of the principal fagade of the house. Describe work on existing feature. This landscape feature will remain on the property and will be surrounded by the renovated driveway. Co Landscape Features (continued) Feature 2 Landscape Feature: City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Part 1 -Preconstruction Application Page 11 Location on Property: Date of Feature: Photo No.: Describe existing feature and its present condition. Plan No.: Describe work on existing feature. Feature 3 Landscape Feature: Location on Property: Date of Feature: Photo No.: Describe existing feature and its present condition. Plan No.: Describe work on existing feature. 08/23/2005 15:59 3054471177 JARO~Z DEVELOPHENT PAGE 02 V. OWNER ATTESTATION City of Miami Beach Historic Single-Family Ad Valorem Tax £xempfion Part I - Preeonstruction Application Page I0 I hereby attest that the information I have provided is, to the best of my knowledge, correct, and that I own the gwperty 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, ! will be r~uired to enter into a Cov~aant with the City of Miami Beach in which ! must agree to maintain the chnra~er of the property and thc qu~~~~ol' t~ption. Paint Nnn~ Si~ature Dnte Complete the following if an individual is signing for an organization: Title Organization Name Notariz~: STATE OF FLORIDA) COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE) Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~'~' day of foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by (nxld) who has (have) produced as identification and / or is (are) personally known J~n,e and who did / did not take an oath. · , ~pires: DE C. 2 1, ~' i 2008 Bonded Thru At, l&ntie a~ndlaa Co., Ine .... . . _ ]~R~T NAME My Commission Expires: Mttlttpte owners must provide tko same information os abow,- Use additional skeets if necessary. V. 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NOTAr, v ~ :t:.'~' Jenn'L~r ~,'!arrero ~ Commission ,~ DD381270 Bonded Th~ AtlantJ~ illmdl~l go,, Ina, My Commisstou Expires: Mttlt~¢ ~wnert mu~t provtde tke same information m abow~ U,~t additional sl~eets tf necessm.),.