HomeMy WebLinkAboutHPB Reso 2005-024+f>g RESOLUTION 2005 -Q-
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION
THE RE- DESIGNATION OF THE WATER COURT VILLA
AND PERGOLA, LOCATED AT 334 ATLANTIC AVENUE,
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS AN INDIVIDUAL
HISTORIC SITE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 171 -3, Code of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,
the Historic Preservation Board has been empowered to recommend to the City Commission
properties for designation as historic sites and landmarks; and
WHEREAS, the Water Court Villa and Pergola located on Atlantic Island, at 334
Atlantic Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida , legally described in Plat Book 34, P 17, Lots 71,
72 and Tract marked Pergola Landings was built in 1927, and is a fine example of the homes
envisioned by Harvey B. Graves (1920's) and Kurtis R. Froedtert (1930's), developers of
Atlantic Island; and
WHEREAS, The Water Court and Pergola is architecturally significant for its
Mediterranean style, and
WHEREAS, the Miami- Dade County Historic Preservation Board designated this site
on January 19, 1984; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 171 -4, the City of Sunny Isles Beach Historic
Preservation Board has conducted a public meeting to determine whether the Sunny Isles Beach
Pier meets the criteria outlined in the ordinance and would like to recommend to the City
Commission that the site be re- designated as an historic site; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of the Historic Preservation Board. The Historic Preservation Board
recommends that the City Commission re- designates the Water Court Villa and Pergola as an
individual historic site pursuant to Ordinance No. 2004 -197.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this (�4day of 2005.
Dione E. Del Monico, Chairperson
Sunny Isles Beach Historic Preservation Board
Designating the Water Court and Pergola as Historic Site I
ATTEST:
Jane A. Hines, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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Erica N. Wright, Acting City Attorney
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DESIGNATION REPORT
TO: Members of the Historic Preservation Board
FROM: Richard Schulman, Board Liaison
DATE: June 6, 2005
RE: Re- Designation of the Water Court Villa and Pergola
City Commission
Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor
Lewis J. Thaler, Vice Allayor
Roslyn Brezin, Commissioner
Gerry Goodman, Commissioner
Danny Iglesias, Commissioner
Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
Erica Wright, Acting City Attorney
Jane A. Hines, City Clerk
Pursuant to Section 171 -3 of the Code of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, the City's Historic
Preservation Board is authorized to recommend to the City Commission properties for
designation as historic landmarks and historic landmark districts. On today's agenda for your
consideration is the re- designation of the Water Court Villa and Pergola as an historic site for the
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Statement of Significance
On January 19, 1984, the Miami -Dace County Historic Preservation Board designated the Water
Court Villa and Pergola as an historic site for Miami -Dade County. The Water Court and
Pergola was built in 1927 and is a fine example of the homes envisioned by Harvey B. Graves
(1920s) and Kurtis R. Froedtert (1930s), developers of Atlantic Island. The Water Court and
Pergola is architecturally significant for its Mediterranean style.
Boundaries/Legal Description
The Water Court Villa and Pergola lies in the Atlantic Island subdivision at 334 Atlantic Avenue
and is recorded in the Miami -Dade County Public Records, Plat Book 34, Page 17, Lots 71 and
72 and tract marked Pergola landing.
Additional Information
Attached please find the designation report from the Miami -Dade County Historic Preservation
Board.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board consider re- designating the Water Court Villa and Pergola as
an historic site for the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.