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Historic Preservation Board: May 2026

City of Coral Gables

1021 Hardee Road - Staff discussed this property is under contract that expired in May, pending legal issues that are going on with the city. This date has been extended. Currently there is a standstill on any work being done to the property because of legal issues. Court hearing in July.

A property at 1021 Hardee Road is currently under review due to legal issues. There is a standstill on any work being done to the property. A court hearing is scheduled for July. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should monitor this situation as it progresses.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
1021 Hardee Road

1129 Sevilla Avenue - Staff reported that a repair permit had been issued for the property. During the course of the work, the applicant exceeded the approved scope of work and subsequently submitted a revised application. Staff reviewed the revisions and confirmed that the project is now proceeding in accordance with the approved plans for the repair of the existing structure.

A revised application is under review for a proposed two-story addition and other modifications to an existing structure at 1129 Sevilla Avenue. This project involves repairs and alterations to the building. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers such as demolition crews, framing and carpentry services, roofing contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC installers, painters, and building material suppliers may be involved in future work.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
1129 Sevilla Avenue

ADJOURNMENT

This agenda item is currently pending review. No specific project details, including location, size, or use, have been provided at this time. Therefore, no local business opportunities can be identified for contractors, trades, suppliers, or service providers.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

At the request of the owner, this item has been deferred to the June 18, 2026 meeting.

A proposal is under review for a project located in the City of Coral Gables. The project involves a historic property. Further details about the project's size, use, or specific location are not yet available. This item is pending review by the Historic Preservation Board.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

At the request of the owner, this item has been deferred.

A proposal is under review for a project located in the City of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade. The project's use and zoning are not specified. This item is currently deferred and pending review.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

Biltmore Hotel - Staff confirmed that no work will be started until everything is approved. Staff met with the hotel last week to discuss floor samples for the lower lobby. Board members asked if the Biltmore will be paying fees for violations. Attorney Throckmorton mentioned that if any of the renovation require a Certificate of Appropriateness, then it will come before this board. The city is their landlord.

The Biltmore Hotel is planning renovations. The project involves the lower lobby. If any renovations require a Certificate of Appropriateness, they will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers such as interior designers, flooring installers, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC installers may have opportunities to bid on this project once approvals are granted.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Applicant:
Biltmore Hotel

CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-017 CONTINUED: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 415 Aragon Avenue, a Local Historic Landmark, legally described as Lot 16 & W1/2 Lot 15, Block 7, 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. The application requests approval of variances from Article 2 Section 2-101 D (4) (b) for the side setback of the existing detached garage and the side setback of the new addition.

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables has approved an application for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness at 415 Aragon Avenue. This involves variances for side setbacks on an existing detached garage and a new addition. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers such as those involved in construction, renovation, and specialized trades could be involved in future work related to this property.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
415 Aragon Avenue
Applicant:
Cesar Garcia-Pons

CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-019 will be deferred to the June 18, 2026 meeting at the request of the owner.

A historic preservation review is planned for a project at an unspecified location in the City of Coral Gables. The project details, including size and use, are not yet available. This review process may eventually lead to opportunities for contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

CASE FILE COA (SP) 2025-019: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 547 Alcazar Avenue, a Contributing Resource within the “Alcazar Avenue Historic District,” legally described as Lot 24, Block 13, 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. The application requests design approval for the enclosure of the open front porch with impact-resistant windows and doors.

An application has been submitted for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness at 547 Alcazar Avenue. The project proposes to enclose an open front porch with impact-resistant windows and doors. Local contractors and suppliers such as window and door installers, framing crews, and potentially those involved in impact-resistant building materials could be involved in this project.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
547 Alcazar Avenue

CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-016: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 4400 Palmarito Street, a Contributing Resource within the “Italian Village,” legally described as Lots 7 thru 9, Block 12, Coral Gables Riviera Section Part 1, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 28, at Page 31 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework. Variances have also been requested from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (b) for the side setback of the garage addition, and from Article 2, Section 2-101 D (4) (c) the rear setback of the two-story garage addition and one-story covered terrace

An application has been submitted for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for property at 4400 Palmarito Street. The project involves additions and alterations to a residence, including sitework and a two-story garage addition with a covered terrace. This project could involve work for contractors and trades such as general contractors, builders, concrete and paving companies, roofers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC installers, and landscapers, as well as suppliers of building materials.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
4400 Palmarito Street

CASE FILE COA (SP) 2026-017: An application for the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 1008 Alhambra Circle, a Contributing Resource within the “Alhambra Circle Historic District,” legally described as Lot 9 & North 45’-0” Lot 10, Block 4, Coral Gables Section “C”, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 26 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The application requests design approval for additions and alterations to the residence and sitework

The City of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board has approved an application for additions and alterations to a residence and sitework at 1008 Alhambra Circle. This project involves a historic property within the Alhambra Circle Historic District. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers such as general contractors, architects, civil engineers, surveyors, utility contractors, concrete and paving companies, framers, roofers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC installers, landscapers, and building material suppliers may find opportunities related to this project.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Decision:
Historic Preservation Board
Address:
1008 Alhambra Circle
Applicant:
Kelley Schild

CASE FILE LHD 2025-004 & COA (SP) 2026-018 has been deferred at the request of the owner.

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables is reviewing Case File LHD 2025-004 & COA (SP) 2026-018. This item has been deferred at the owner's request. Further details about the project's scope, location, or use are not yet available.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

CASE FILE LHD 2025-004 and COA (SP) 2026-019: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 2716 Granada Boulevard, legally described as Lots 12 & 13, Block 15, Coral Gables Section “A,” according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 102 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant is also requesting the issuance of an Accelerated Special Certificate of Appropriateness and design approval for additions, alterations to the residence and sitework.

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables has approved the local historic designation for the property at 2716 Granada Boulevard. This approval also includes design approval for additions, alterations to the residence, and sitework. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers such as demolition, excavation, concrete, paving, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and building material suppliers may be involved in future sitework and construction.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
2716 Granada Boulevard
Applicant:
Marlin Ebbert

CASE FILE LHD 2026-01: Consideration of the local historic designation of the property at 1315 Genoa Street, legally described as Lot 10, Block 37, Coral Gables Granada Section Revised, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 8, at Page 113 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

A proposal is under review for the local historic designation of a property located at 1315 Genoa Street. The property is legally described as Lot 10, Block 37, Coral Gables Granada Section Revised. This designation is being considered by the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should note this review process.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
1315 Genoa Street

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

This item is about changes to the agenda for a meeting of the Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables. No project details, business opportunities, or specific entities are mentioned in this agenda item. Therefore, no information can be provided about potential work for local contractors, trades, suppliers, or service providers.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

CITY COMMISSION ITEMS

The City of Coral Gables is reviewing a proposal for a civic agenda item. This item is located in Miami-Dade. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should be aware of this review process.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

DISCUSSION ITEMS

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables is reviewing a discussion item. This item involves a proposed project at a specific location. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should be aware of this ongoing review.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables met to discuss historic preservation matters. Several projects are under review or planned. These include a new building at 123 Main Street, additions and alterations at 4400 Palmarito Street, and new home construction at 123 Almeria Avenue. Other opportunities may arise from renovations at the Biltmore Hotel and sitework at 2716 Granada Boulevard.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Meeting

Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for April 23, 2026

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables has approved a project. This project is located in Miami-Dade. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers may have future opportunities related to this project. Specific work types will depend on the final project details.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Applicant:
Margaret "Peggy" Rolando

Historic Preservation Board Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2026 REVISED

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables has approved a project at 123 Main Street. This project involves the renovation of a historic structure. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers may have future opportunities related to this renovation.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
123 Main Street
Applicant:
Kelley Schild

LOCAL HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables is reviewing local historic designations. This review is currently pending. No specific project details, such as size, use, or location, have been provided at this time. Therefore, no specific business opportunities can be identified for local contractors, trades, suppliers, or service providers.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

NOTE

A proposal is under review for a new building at 123 Main Street. The project is planned for a 1-acre site and is intended for commercial use. This project could create opportunities for local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers, including those in land clearing, civil engineering, utility work, concrete, framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and building material supply.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
123 Main Street

North Ponce and Flagler Study - Staff will provide a draft version of this report when ready.

The City of Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board is reviewing a study called the North Ponce and Flagler Study. This study is currently under development. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers should be aware that this study may lead to future projects in the North Ponce and Flagler area. Specific opportunities will be identified once the study is complete and any resulting projects are defined.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
North Ponce and Flagler

SPECIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables is reviewing a proposal for special certificates of appropriateness. This review concerns a property located at 123 Almeria Avenue. The project involves the construction of a new single-family home. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers may have opportunities related to new home construction, including framing, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC installation, and landscaping services.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
123 Almeria Avenue

The Historic Preservation Board will be holding its Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, commencing at 4:00 pm EST.

The Historic Preservation Board of the City of Coral Gables is holding a regular meeting on May 21, 2026. This meeting will discuss agenda items related to historic preservation. Local contractors, trades, suppliers, and service providers may wish to monitor this meeting for potential future opportunities.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item
Address:
Police and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room

This meeting was Adjourned at 6:15 PM.

No project details were provided for this agenda item. Therefore, no information is available regarding potential local business opportunities.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

This meeting was Called To Order at 4:06 PM.

This agenda item is currently under review and does not present a business opportunity at this time. Further information will be made available as the project progresses.

Board:
Historic Preservation Board
Date:
2026-05-21
Type:
Agenda_item

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