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HomeMy Public PortalAboutHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE DETERMINATION LETTERS - 5005 HAMMOCK PARK DR - Historical Resources ef Cultural Arts 2327 SALZEDO STREET CORAL GABLES FLORIDA 33134 @® 305-460-5093 ©) hist@coralgables.com August 4, 2023 Ms. Susan Fox 5005 Hammock Park Drive Coral Gables, Florida 33156 Re: 5005 Hammock Park Dr, legally described as Lot 4, Block 1, Section Hammock Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 71, at Page 43 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Dear Ms. Susan Fox: Section 8-107(G) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code states that “All demolition permits for non-designated buildings and/or structures must be approved by the Historic Preservation Officer or designee. The approval is valid for eighteen (18) months from issuance and shall thereafter expire and the approval is deemed void unless the demolition permit has been issued by the Development Services Department. The Historic Preservation Officer may require review by the Historic Preservation Board if the building and/or structure to be demolished is eligible for designation as a local historic landmark or as a contributing building, structure, or property within an existing local historic landmark district. This determination of eligibility is preliminary in nature and the final public hearing before the Historic Preservation Board on Local Historic Designation shall be within ninety (90) days from the Historic Preservation Officer determination of “eligibility.” Consideration by the Board may be deferred by mutual agreement by the property owner and the Historic Preservation Officer. The Historic Preservation Officer may require the filing of a written application on the forms prepared by the Department and may request additional background information to assist the Board in its consideration of eligibility. Independent analysis by a consultant selected by the City may be required to assist in the review of the application. All fees associated with the analysis shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The types of reviews that could be conducted may include but are not limited to the following: property appraisals; archeological assessments; and historic assessments.” Therefore, please be advised that after careful research and study of our records and the information you presented the following information has been determined: 5005 Hammock Park Drive, legally described as Lot 4, Block 1, Section Hammock Park, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 71, at Page 43 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida, does meet the minimum eligibility criteria for designation as a local historic landmark. Historical Resources ev Cultural Arts 2327 SALZEDO STREET CORAL GABLES FLORIDA 33134 ) 305-460-5093 €) hist@coralgables.com cc: Pursuant to Article 8, Section 8-103 of the Coral Gables Zoning Code, the property may be eligible for historic designation under the following criteria: Architectural significance I. Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one (1) or more distinctive architectural styles 2. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, or period, or method of construction 4. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or crafismanship of outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or adaptation to the South Florida environment. Please note, the final report may include additional criteria or exclude others after further research is completed. Therefore, pursuant to Section 8-107(G) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code, consideration of the local historic landmark designation of the property has been scheduled for review by the City of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The meeting begins at 4:00 PM in Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. The designation report and agenda will be sent to you as soon as they are available. Any change from the foregoing may be made upon a demonstration of a change in the material facts upon which this determination was made. If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, C2. Anna Pernas Historic Preservation Officer Juan Osorio, Applicant Albert Menendez, Chair, Historic Preservation Board Cristina M. Suarez, City Attorney Stephanie Throckmorton, Deputy City Attorney Gustavo Ceballos, Assistant City Attorney Douglas Ramirez, Development Services Deputy Director Jennifer Garcia, City Planner Analyn Hernandez, P/T, Plans Coordinator Assistant Historical Significance Request Property File The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · 27 Jan 1986, Mon · Page 128 Downloaded on Jun 26, 2023 5 0 0 5 SW 93 Stre et Cl i pped By: coralg ab les Mon, Jun 26, 2023 Copyright © 2023 Newspapers.com . All Rights Reserved. The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · 6 Nov 1977, Sun · Page 42 Downloaded on Jun 26, 2023 19 77 Robert S. Fel dman to Dubbin - 5 005 SW 93rd Street Clipped By: coralg ab les Mon, Jun 26, 2023 Copyright © 2023 Newspapers.com. All Rights Reserved. The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) · 29 Aug 1996, Thu · Page 56 Downloaded on Jul 28, 2023 1996 - Annexations - inc luding Hammock Lakes Dade Count Ordinance 96-100 & CGCC R esol ution 2896 7 Copyright © 2023 Newspapers.com. All Rights Reserved. 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CITY OF CORAL CABLES, FLORIDA ORDINANCE NO 3247 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 1525, AS AMEND- ED AND KNOWN AS "ZONING CODE" AND IN PARTICULAR USE AND AREA MAP PLATE NO 15 BY ESTABLISHING ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS AND ARTICLE IV - SITE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 4-52 1 HAMMOCKS LAKES, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES INCONSIST- ENT HEREWITH WHEREAS, the Hammock Lakes section was annexed into the City of Coral Gables on July 31,1996 and is a neighborhood of one (1) acre building sites which have been develop- ed with a character unique to the neighborhood and in harmony with its landscape en- virons, that includes a changing topography, rich native vegetation, two lakes and homes designed in a classical contemporary style, and WHEREAS, the residents of Hammock Lakes want to preserve and maintain the character of their neighborhood as it has been developed, and in a manner which is consistent with the high standards of the "Zoning Code" of the City of coral Gables by having site specific regulations for Hammock Lakes, and WHERAS, after notice duly published a public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Board on March 12,1997, at which hearing all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, and the Board recommended that the proposed amendment to the zoning Code providing for site specific regulations for the Hammock Lakes area be approved, and WHEREAS, the City commission after due consideration at its regular meeting of April 15,1997, approved the proposed amendment on first reading, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES SECTION 1 The use and Area Map Plate No 15 of Ordinance No 1525, as amended and known as the "Zoning Code", attached thereto and by reference made a part thereof, is hereby amended by establishing the following zoning classifications for the recently annexed Hammock Lakes Section 1 All residential lots within section shall be zoned "R-16 Residential", thereby permitting a single-family residence with a minimum of 2,500 square feet 2 Existing Matheson Hammock Park property and St Thomas Episcopal Church property shall be zoned "S", Special use SECTION 2 That ordinance No 1525, as amended and known as the Zoning code is hereby amended as it pertains to Article IV - Site Specific Regulations by adding section 4-521, "Hammock Lakes", as hereinafter set forth ORDINANCE NO 3247 - PAGE 1 OF4 3,3-8 ARTICLE IV - SITE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS SEC 4-521 HAMMOCK LAKES The Hammock Lakes area is that neighborhood which is commonly known as Hammock Lakes and which was annexed into the City on July 31,1996 a) Architectural Type The primary architectural feature of Hammock Lakes is the landscape, which includes irregular topography, two lakes, stands of gumbo limbos, oaks, and other native vegetation A predominant part of the landscape is the use of native coral rock in slabs as fence material or as individual landscape boulder-type decoration Homes are built in the classical contemporary style, however, there are homes built in other classical styles It shall be the duty of the Board of Architects to insure that any addition to an existing structure in the Hammock Lakes area be consistent with the existing architecture of the structure and any new buildings must be compatible with the landscape environs and the architecture of neighboring structures b) Awnings & Canopies Carport canopies and shelter canopies shall be r\ormiH"orl fr» ho froo-cfanrHmnpermittedtobefree-standing c) Building Sites No new building site shall contain less than one fully- platted lot and have an area of less than one (1) acre The minimum lot width of any new building site shall be one hundred and twenty-five (125') feet All existing building sites shall be as existing at the time Hammock Lakes was annexed into the City on July 31,1996 and shall be deemed in conformity with this ordinance d) Ground Coverage No single-family residence shall occupy more than fifteen (15) percent of the ground area of the building site upon which the residence is erected in addition, up to five (5) percent of the rear yard may be used for accessory uses and structures e) Height of Buildings No single-family residence shall exceed a height of two and one-half (21/2) stories In all instances, a single-family residence shall not exceed thirty-five (35') feet above established grade including ridgeline, dome, steeples, towers, and such other similar structures NO subordinate or accessory building permitted by this code as an Auxiliary- use shall exceed in height the maximum height of the principal building on the building site f) Height of walls and Fences walls and fences may have a maximum height of six (6') feet, provided that in no case shall a wall or fence violate the triangle of visibility requirements of this code g) Roof - Materials Roofs of new and existing structures shall use materials which are consistent with the roof materials which have been used for the existing buildings in the Hammock Lakes area h) Setbakcs - Principal Building 1 All lots shall provide a minimum front setback of fifty (50') feet I I I ORDINANCE NO 3247 - PAGE 2 OF4 339- 2 All lots shall provide a minimum side setback of fifteen (15') feet 3 All lots which have a side street shall provide a minimum side street setback of twenty-five (25') feet 4 All lots shall provide a minimum rear setback of twenty-five 25') feet 5 All lots located on a lake or waterway shall provide a minimum waterfront setback of thirty-five (35') feet i) Setbacks - Accessory Buildings General 1 All accessory buildings shall provide a minimum front setback of seventy-five (751) feet 2 All accessory buildings shall provide a minimum side setback of twenty (20') feet 3 All accessory buildings located on lots which have a side street shall provide a minimum side street setback of thirty (301) feet 4 All accessory buildings shall provide a minimum rear setback of seven feet six inches (7'6") 5 All accessory buildings on lots located on a lake or waterway shall provide a minimum waterfront setback of seven feet six inches (7'6") j) setbacks - swimming Pools 1 swimming pools shall provide a minimum front setback of seventy-five (75') feet 2 Swimming pools shall provide a minimum side setback of twenty (20') feet 3 Swimming pools located on lots which have a side street shall provide a minimum side street setback of thirty (30') feet 4 Swimming pools shall provide a minimum rear setback of seven feet six inches (7'6") 5 Swimming pools on lots located on a lake or waterway shall provide a minimum waterfront setback of seven feet six inches k) Setbacks -Tennis Courts 1 Tennis courts shall provide a minimum front setback of seventy-five (75') feet ORDINANCE NO 3247 - PACE 3 OF4 2 Tennis courts shall provide a minimum side setback of fifteen 15') feet 3 - Tennis courts located on lots which have a side street shall provide a minimum side street setback of fifteen (15') feet 4 Tennis courts shall provide a minimum rear setback of seven feet six inches (7'6") 5 Tennis courts on lots located on a lake or waterway shall provide a minimum waterfront setback of seven feet six inches 7'6'J I) setbacks - Screened Enclosures 1 screened enclosures shall provide a minimum front setback of seventy-five (751) feet 2 Screened enclosures shall provide a minimum side setback of fifteen (15') feet 3 Screened enclosures located on lots which have a side street shall provide a minimum side street setback of twenty-five (25') feet 4 screened enclosures shall provide a minimum rear setback of six (61) feet 5 screened enclosures on lots located on a lake or waterway shall provide a minimum waterfront setback of seven feet six inches m) As according to the south Florida Building Code, where repairs and alterations amounting to more than the prescribed percentage of the replacement value of the existing building area made during any 12 month period, the building or structure shall be made to conform to all zoning code requirements for a new building or structure SECTION 3 That this ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date of its adoption on second reading SECTION 4 That all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent or in conflict herewith are hereby repealed insofar as there is conflict or inconsistency PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THIS THIRTEENTJiJ3A¥?Q£MAY, A D , 1997rvy, RAUbJ VALDjES-FAULI MAYOR^ I I IMSIIAL PAUL CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO 3247 - 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