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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPB Minutes 2005-1206 SUMMARY MINUTES City of Sunny Isles Beach Historic Preservation Board Meeting Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach Tuesday, December 6, 2005, 4:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRPERSON: Action: Vice-Chairperson Joe Masters called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. The following Committee Members and City Officials were present: Committee Members: City Officials: Dione E. Del Monico, Chairperson Mayor Norman S. Edelcup Joe Masters, Vice-Chairperson Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler Michelle D'Arbelles Commissioner;Roslyn Brezin Trina Duluc Commissioner!Gerry Goodman Phillip Chernoff City Attorney Hans Ottinot Casey Gabor City Clerk Jane A. Hines Bonita Shoki City Liaison: Richard Schulman, City Historian 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 6, 2005 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING: Action: Phillip Chernoff moved and Casey Gabor seconded a motion!to approve the June 6, 2005 Committee meeting summary minutes. The motion was approved by a 6-0-1 voice vote (Dione E. Del Monico arrived late). • Discussion regarding the Re-Designation of the Historic Sites Passed by Resolution at the July 14, 2005 City Commission Meeting. Action: Richard Schulman reported, and Vice-Chairperson Masters commended Richard on the presentation he made to the City Commission on July 14, 2005. 3. ADJOURN TO HISTORY HALL FOR REVIEW BY MEMBERS. Action: It was the consensus of the Board to adjourn at this time to History Hall. Richard Schulman distributed an article from the Herald/Neighbors section of a story on him and History Hall. He then led the members on a tour of the Hall noting that the pictures used for the Hall were representative of the 50's and 60's, and noted that there is a 20-year Time Capsule in the wall within the Commission Chambers of other memorabilia to be opened on February 25, 2025. 4. DISCUSSION OF PLAQUES TO BE PLACED AT HISTORIC SITES. • Newport Fishing Pier; • Atlantic Isles Entrance Bridge; • Atlantic Isles Lake Bridge; and • Pergola Home of Chairperson Del Monico. Action: Mr. Schulman said as a follow-up on the rededication of the fdur historic sites, he has prepared the wording of three of the plaques and asked if Chairperson Del Monico wants a Summary Minutes 2005-1206 HPB Mtg Page 1 of 5 plaque placed at her home and she said she will let him know. He noted that the plaques would be encased in concrete and noted that there are two types of plaques that can be installed. He said one is a bronze plaque which is privy to the weather, and that he also found another material called coreon, which is a very hard substance and is grayish in color. He said the cost of the coreon plaque, 10" x 12" is $240.00 and the bronze plaque is $385.00. Chairperson Del Monico said the bronze is going to have raised lettering and the coreon will be engraved. Mr. Schulman noted that bronze will eventually turn color and corrode, and that the coreon will not. Chairperson Del Monico asked where the funding will be coming from for the plaques and Mayor Edelcup said that it would go before the City Commission for approval and funding. It was the consensus of the Board to have bronze plaques. Mr. Schulman said he would bring samples of both of the materials at the next meeting. Michelle D'Arbelles discussed having the wording "Sunny Isles Beach Historic Preservation Board" put on the plaques and the Board agreed. 6. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE NEW HISTORIC SITES. • Ocean Palm Motel; • Golden Strand Hotel and Villa; and • Other Possible Sites. Action: Mr. Schulman said that the Ocean Palm Motel is the first two-story motel in the United States and was built in 1949. City Attorney Ottinot said that he would recommend bringing in a consultant to do an analysis of the historic significance of the site because most likely the property owner will object to the designation so we want a sound record of support. Phillip Chernoff suggested putting up a plaque saying that this was the site of the first two-story motel in the United States, and City Attorney Ottinot said that would be up to the owner as it is private property. Richard Schulman said that there are basically six steps for designation of an historic site: Step 1: Proposal for designation can be made by the property owner, the Board, or City Commission; Step 2: A Designation Report is required to be prepared by the Staff person assigned to the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) by the City Manager; Step 3: Staff Person assigned to the HPB shall coordinate with the City Clerk regarding a public hearing date; Step 4: Personal notice must be provided to the property owner with respect to the hearing. The City Clerk will publish a hearing notice in the Miami Herald/Neighbors section; Step 5: The Board will conduct a public hearing to review the proposal for designation, and will either approve or reject the proposal. The Board's final decision will be memorialized in a resolution; and Step 6: The Board's decision will be placed on the City Commission meeting agenda for it's consideration. Chairperson Del Monico said she feels that we should take up to Step 2 and put it on our agenda as soon as we come up with something that qualifies for historic designation, and see what the owner says before we spend money on a consultant. She said lets do it in the most economical steps first and have Richard do the report and put it on our next agenda with public notice and see what the owners come back with. City Attorney Ottinot said that they have gone through the re-designation process and what needs to be done, in Step 2 is a Designation Report, an Summary Minutes 2005-1206 HPB Mtg Page 2 of 5 analysis has to be prepared to support the designation, and his recommendation is to hire a consultant to do the analysis to make sure we have a good case. Michelle D'Arbelles said that we have to go through a legal process through the State, Section 4F, and noted legal implications of an owner regarding remodeling. City Attorney Ottinot said we can designate property without going through the State, we just have to justify it. Ms. D'Arbelles asked if they wanted to do remodeling on the house do they have to go before the Board? Chairperson Del Monico and City Attorney Ottinot said yes. Chairperson Del Monico asked the City Attorney if we are in the process of designating a property does that put a stop on them trying to get a permit to tear down the building, and City Attorney Ottinot said that they will probably try to stop this process first because if we designate it as historic that is going to limit them, so any property owner would come here to see if they can stop the process, and the decision is within the Board's discretion to say yes or no. Chairperson Del Monico said that we have two properties that are standing right now that we may designate as historic. Mr. Schulman said that he feels the most likely in our favor is the Golden Strand because it is a "time share" and has already created a file for it! He said he has all the papers including when it was built in 1946 and the site legal description, the ownership, the picture of the area, and the registered agents. City Attorney Ottinot said that a "time share" is individual unit owners, and notice would have to go to all owners. He said that there are a lot of equities that favors designation of the Ocean Palm. Ms. D'Arbelles asked why are we going to designate something that is going to be torn down? Mr. Schulman said there is a greater possibility that the Golden Strand will not be torn down as it is a time share. Chairperson Del Monico said she feels that what Michelle is asking is if it is going to be torn down why preserve it. Vice Mayor Thaler said that there are many ways of preservation, such as creating an historic front. Casey Gabor suggested designating the "Sahara" as it is one of the first motels and famous people have stayed there. Mr. Schulman said it is a condominium now owned by the Dezers and they may tear it down. Mr. Schulman said he would find out ownership and report back at the next meeting. Phillip Chernoff mentioned the Lagoon but that it was mostly destroyed by Hurricane Wilma, and Vice Mayor Thaler suggested to go there and see if there is anything left to designate. Mr. Schulman said he would take a picture and report back at the next meeting. Mr. Chernoff noted that the Rascal House Sign was destroyed by the Hurricane as well. Chairperson Del Monico asked if there were any homes that we wanted to designate and Mr. Chernoff noted that the Board had discussed Ellen Wynne's home. He said they made a replica of her home, and Vice Mayor Thaler said that Miami Beach wanted to make it historic because it was the oldest that this particular architect designed. Mr. Schulman said he will take a picture and bring it to the next Board meeting. He said that he wouldn't recommend designating a home because of its architect but rather for its architecture. Trina Duluc asked about Bnai Zion Temple, and Commissioner Goodman said that St. Mary Magdalen, Catholic Church just celebrated their 59th Anniversary. Mr. Chernoff said that you can also designate historically not only by the architect but by the person who lived there. Vice Mayor Thaler said that Mark Twain had about six different homes and they have all been designated historic. Casey Gabor suggested placing a US flag near the plaque but Chairperson Del Monico said that is Federal. Mr. Schulman said we should take the conservative approach, the basic grass roots as it states in our Mission Statement, and we should stick to it. Summary Minutes 2005-1206 HPB Mtg Page 3 of 5 Mr. Chernoff asked if the concept of creating a museum is under our realm as there are small artifacts and memorabilia that should be preserved as well, and that he has wood from the original fishing pier. Chairperson Del Monico said no but asked about the Sunny Isles Beach Beautification Trust. Vice Chairperson Masters said that it is still active and that he is Vice President. Mr. Chernoff asked if perhaps we can have a room incorporated/designated within a building such as in the new school or in the Government Center as at museum rather than a separate building. Vice Mayor Thaler said the suggestion should go t&the School Committee. Chairperson Del Monico asked Mr. Schulman if we have enough to fill a room and he said no, but that right now we have so many other things on our plate, and noted that a lot of thought went into what was placed into the Time Capsule. Commissioner Goodman said that Richard has a history of the City in books, and we should set aside a room in the new school library or in a community center for the Sunny Isles Beach History Books. Chairperson Del Monico said to Richard as the City Historian, when he is ready to present the books and other memorabilia that the Board would support him in front of the City Commission. Mr. Schulman noted that he has created eight books for each year of anything that was written, events, pictures, articles, in scrap books 22"x 24"arranged chronologically, and that he would bring the last three years for the Board to look at. Commissioner Brezin said the scrap books are on the fourth floor outside the Mayor's office and to go up and'see them rather then to bring them down here. 7. NEW BUSINESS. Action: • Memorandum from City Attorney Hans Ottinot: City Attorney Ottinot distributed and reported on his memorandum dated December 6, 2005 regarding quorum and voting requirements, attendance requirements, and the application of the Sunshine Law to the Board. He said it is recommended that the Board meets at lest six times during the year. • Annual Report City Attorney Ottinot said that the Board has to submit an Annual Report to the County and that he will work with Richard on it, which should be into the County by the end of January 2006. • Historic Standards Booklet. City Clerk Hines distributed a copy of the Secretary of the Interior Historic Standards Booklet as requested by the Board. 8. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING. Action: After discussion it was decided to have another meeting late January or early February 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Schulman reminded the Board that the City Attorney said we should meet at least six times during the year and Chairperson Del Monico said thatishe had discussed this with him last year and that three times was suffice because we don't have the volume of things that Miami-Dade County has going on. She said the point of having that many meetings is to make the committee accessible to the public who needs to do business with us. She said when we do have more things that need to be signed off etc., we will meet more often. 9. ADJOURNMENT. Joe Masters moved and Phillip Chernoff seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Chairperson Del Monico adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Summary Minutes 2005-1206 HPB Mtg Page 4 of 5 Respectfully submitted, March 28, 2006 Jane A. Hines, CMC Date • City Clerk Summary Minutes 2005-1206 HPB Mtg Page 5 of 5