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Historical Resources ev
Cultural Arts
2327 SALZEDO STREET
CORAL GABLES
FLORIDA 33134
® 305-460-5093
@) hist@coralgables.com
October 20, 2023
Roberto Ferrero and Alexandra Franco
426 Aragon Avenue,
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Re: The detached auxiliary building located at 426 Aragon Avenue, legally described
as Lot 6, Block 8, Coral Gables Section B, according to the Plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
County, Florida.
Dear Roberto Ferrero and Alexandra Franco,
Section 8-107(G) of the Coral Gables Zoning Code states that “Al 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 sixty (60) 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:
The detached auxiliary building located at 426 Aragon Avenue, legally
described as Lot 6, Block 8, Coral Gables Section B, according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 111, of the Public Records of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, does not meet the minimum eligibility criteria
for designation as a local historic landmark. Therefore, the Historical
Resources staff will not require review by the Historic Preservation Board if
an application is made at this time for a demolition permit.
Please note that, pursuant to Section 14-107.5(b)(15) of the Coral Gables Zoning
Code, this determination does not constitute a development order and is valid for a
period of eighteen (18) months. In the case where the Historic Preservation Officer or
designee determines that the property does not meet the minimum eligibility criteria
for designation, a permit for the demolition of the property must be issued within the
eighteen-month period.
Upon expiration of the eighteen-month period, you will be required to file a new
application. 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,
Anna C. Pernas
Historic Preservation Officer
cc: Alfonso Del Valle, aldevaldesizn@@aol.com
Cesar Garcia-Pons, Chair, Historic Preservation Board
Cristina M. Suarez, City Attorney
Stephanie Throckmorton, Deputy City Attorney
Gustavo Ceballos, Assistant City Attorney
Douglas Ramirez, Development Services Assistant Director
Jennifer Garcia, City Planner
Analyn Hernandez, P/T, Plans Coordinator Assistant
Historical Significance Request Property File
CITY OF CORAL GABLES
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE REQUESTS
OF ANY STRUCTURE
In order to process a request for information as to whether or not a non-designated
structure is historically significant prior to a request for a demolition permit in the City of
Coral Gables, the following information is required:
1. A survey of the lot in question and all contiguous lots or parcels of land owned by
the same property owner. The survey must be signed and sealed by a land
surveyor registered and licensed to do business in the United State of Florida.
The survey must include the following:
a) All lot lines and property lines must be shown and labeled.
b) All improvements must be shown (i.e. buildings, wall fences, slabs,
driveways, etc.)
c) Correct legal description.
d) Survey must be current (a current survey is less than five (5) years old and
must accurately reflect the existing conditions at the site at the time it is
submitted to the Historical Resources Department). The date issued must
be clearly marked and the survey must be signed and sealed.
2. A letter of request / intent stating the specifics request, including the address and
legal description of the property i.e.:
I would like to know if 6XX Alhambra Circle (Lot 1, Block 1, Coral Gables.
Section) is historically significant.
3. Color Photographs of the overall site, and of all sides of all the buildings an
features on the site (Polaroid’s or Google Street view will not be accepted) labele
M 4. Processing fee (per Ordinance No. 2015-17): 2 NEW REQUEST: $761.25 5
RE-ISSUE OF EXPIRED LETTER: $100.00
Checks made payable to: The City of Coral Gables
5. Application
ALL SUBMITTED INFORMATION WILL BE RETAINED BY
THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
Letters for the determination of historical significance should be addressed to:
The City of Coral Gables
Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department 2327 Salzedo Street, 2" Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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The City of Coral Gables
Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department 2327 Salzedo Street, gnd Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mrs. Kautz:
| would like to know if 426 Aragon Ave (Lot 6, Block 8, Coral Gables Section B) is historically significant.
SCOPE OF WORK:
Demolish the one-story structure on the backyard (10.70’ x 20.80’) to build an addition to the actual
house.
Thank you,
WA Franco (305) 951-7513
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