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5/27/88
ORDINANCE NO. 1053C
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF
ORDINANCE NO. 9500, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY
APPLYING THE HC-1: GENERAL USE HERITAGE
CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT TO CHAILLE
BLOCK, LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 401-47 NORTH
MIAMI AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN); MAKING
FINDINGS; AND MAKING ALL NECESSARY CHANGES ON
PAGE NUMBER 36 OF SAID ZONING ATLAS.
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board, at its meeting
of May 18, 1988, Item No. 15, following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. PAB 43-88, by a 6 to 3 vote,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the request to amend the Zoning Atlas as
hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Heritage Conservation Board, at its
meeting of April 26, 1988, following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. HC 32-88, by a 5 to 0 vote,
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the herein historical designation; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after consideration of this
matter deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general
welfare of the City of Miami and its inhabitants to amend the
Zoning Atlas as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Zoning Atlas of Ordinance No. 9500, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, is
hereby amended by applying the HC-1: General Use Heritage
Conservation Overlay District to Chaille Block, which is located
at approximately 401-47 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, and
more particularly described as Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12, less the
easterly 10 feet of the southerly 50 feet of Lot 9, of Block 78,
MIAMI NORTH, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book
B at Page 41 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida.
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Section 2. It is hereby found that this zoning
classification change:
(a) Is in conformity with the adopted Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan;
(b) Is not contrary to the established land use pattern;
(c) Will not create an isolated district unrelated to
adjacent and nearby districts;
(d) Is not out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood
or the City;
(e) Will not materially alter the population density
pattern or increase or overtax the load on public
facilities such as schools, utilities, streets, etc.;
(f) Will not adversely influence living conditions in the
neighborhood;
(g) Will not create or excessively increase traffic
congestion or otherwise affect public safety;
(h) Will not create a drainage problem;
(i) Will not seriously reduce light and air to adjacent
area;
(j) Will not adversely affect property values in the
adjacent area;
(k) Will not be a deterrent to the improvement or
development of adjacent property in accord with
existing regulations; and
(1) Will not constitute a grant of special privilege to an
individual owner as contrasted with protection of the
public welfare.
Section 3. It is hereby found that the subject property
is eligible for this historic designation under criteria numbers
3, 4, 5, and 7, as set forth in Section 1604.1 of Article 16 of
Ordinance No. 9500, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida.
Section 4. Page No. 36 of the Zoning Atlas, incorporated
in said ordinance by reference and description in Article 3,
Section 300 thereof, is hereby amended to reflect the herein
zoning changes.
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Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances insofar
as they are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 6. If any section, part of section, paragraph,
clause, phrase or word of this ordinance is declared invalid, the
remaining provisions of this ordinance shall not be affected.
PASSED ON FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY this 27th day of
October , 1988.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING BY TITLE ONLY
this 15th day of December 1988
Z
XAVIER L. SUAR
MAYOR
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MATEY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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A ISTANT CIT ATTORNEY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
J GE L. YERNANDEZ
CITY AT NEY
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PLANNING FACT SHEET
APPLICANT City of Miami Planning Department:
April 28, 1988
PETITION 15. Chaille Block; Approximately 401-47 N. Miami
venue
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Lots 9, 10, 11; and 12,'less the easterly 10
feet of the southerly 50 feet of Lot 9, of
Block 78 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH
(PB B-41) P.R.O.C.
Consideration of recommendations concerning an
amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas of
Ordinance 9500, Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Miami; Florida; to apply Section 1610. HC-1:
General Use Heritage Conservation Overlay
District to the subject property, as described
in the designation report, and retaining the
underlying zoning district.
REQUEST To apply the HC-1 overlay to this .-district, as
described in the designation report.
ANALYSIS As part of .the Downtown Miami Development of
Regional Impact (DRI) and proposed Downtown
Master Plan, the City was required to identify
all potential hi stori c si tes and hi stori c
districts. The selection of these sites was
made by the Planning Department; in conjunction
with the State Historic Preservation Office, the
Metro -Dade Historic Preservation Division; and
other local professionals, using a nationally
recognized set of criteria for determining what
is "historic" or "significant". One condition
of the DRI requires that these properties be
proposed for local historic designation under
the Heritage Conservation Ordinance.
The Heritage Conservation Ordinance 'is a
mechanism to recognize and encourage the
preservation of Miami's historic resources. The
Ordinance provides an orderly and equitable way
to balance and defend both pri%rate property
rights and the community's right to protect its
architectural and cultural heritage.
Designation with an HC-1 zoning overlay triggers
a process for the review of proposed changes to
the exterior of a building. Ordinary
maintenance and repair do not require review,
PAB 5/18/88
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nor do changes to the interiors of most
buildings. This review insures that proposed
changes to a property are in keeping with its
historic character. A commonly misunderstood
aspect of the Ordinance concerns demolition.
Although the Heritage .Conservation Board can
delay demolition for up to six months while
trying to negotiate an alternative plan with the
concerned parties, the Board does not have the
authority to prevent demolition following the
assigned delay period.
It is the policy of the City to work
cooperatively with the owner to seek ways of
promoting an economically productive use of the
historic building. Designation can sometimes
make buildings eligible for certain zoning
incentives, as well as exemptions from some
Building Code requirements. Technical
assistance is also available.
The Heritage Conservation Board determined that
the subject property meets the criteria for
historic designation, as described in the
designation report. The PAB should consider the
appropriateness of the proposed HC-1 zoning
overlay as compared to any other HC regulations
that could be applied or created for the subject
property. The HC-1 overlay would not change or
modify any of the existing zoning regulations.
RECOMMENDATIONS (See designation report).
HERITAGE CONSERVATION
BOARD Approval; 5 to 0.
PLANNING DEPT. Approval.
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD At its meeting of May 18, 1988, the Planning
Advisory Board adopted Res. PAB 43-88, by:_a 6
to 3 vote recommending approval of the above.
CITY COMMISSION At its meeting of June 23, 1988,'the City Commission
continued consideration of the above.
At its meeting of October 27, 1988, the City Commission
passed the above on First Reading.
At its meeting of November 17, 1988, the City Commission.
continued the above to its meeting of December 15, 1988.
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PAB 18 May 88 AS 36
Item #15
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fi r. Chaille Block AP-P-1
Approx. 401-47 N, Miami. Ave.
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
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WHEREAS, the General Services Administration (GSA) has
determined that the construction of a Law Enforcement Building
in Miami, Florida, will have an effect upon the U.S. Post
Office and Courthouse, a property listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, and the Central Baptist Churc
the Chaille Building and the William H. Chaille House, I
properties eligible for listing on the National Register 6f
Historic Places, and has consulted with the Florida State
Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Chun '1
on Historic Preservation (Council) pursuant to the regulations
(36 CFR Part 800) implementing Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. S 470f).
WHEREAS, The City of Miami, Florida (City) has
participated in the consultation and has been invited to concur
in this Memorandum of Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, GSA, the Florida SHPO, and the Council
agree that the undertaking shall be implemented in accordance
with the following stipulations in order to take into account
the effect of the undertaking on historic properties.
Stipulations
GSA will ensure that the following measures are carried out.
1. The City of Miami's Request for Proposals for
the development *of the building and the connecting
link will incorporate the Secretary of the
Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation and
Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings,"
and will include design guidelines in the
architectural requirements which will require the
architect to ensure that the design shall be
sensitive to adjacent historic properties. in
exterior finish material, scale, massing and
setting.
2. The City of Miami shall submit conceptual
construction plans and
connecting link and the
building to the Florida
development:
specifications for the
exterior of the
SHPO at two stages of
a) At time of proposal submissions received
in response to the City's issuance of a
Request for Proposals, each proposer's
schematic drawings including an
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illustrative
sections, and
submitted to'
Preservation
and comments.
be submitted
30 days after
site plan, elevations,
floor plans., shall be
the Florida State Historic
Officer (SHPO) for review
Comments by the SHPO shall
to the City no later than
receipt of drawings.
Comments by the SHPO shall be distributed
by the City to the Review Committee
selected to evaluate proposal submissions
for its consideration in the competitive
selection process.
b) At completion of the design development
phase, the City shall submit the
successful proposer's drawings to the
Florida SHPO for final review and
comments. Review and comments ,by the
SHPO shall be submitted to the City no
later than 30 days after receipt.
3. Should the Florida SHPO object within 30 days to the
plans or specifications provided for review pursuant to
paragraph Zb of this agreement, GSA shall consult with
the Florida SHPO to resolve the objection. If GSA
determined that the objections cannot be resolved, GSA
shall request the further comments of the Council pursuant
to 36 CFR 800.6(b) which allows the Council 60 days to
comment. C- OUR
4. 'i�frames specified in paragraph 3 will be built
into the City of Miami's development contract for the
project .
5. Should a significant change to the Finishes or the.
exterior of the building or to the connecting link to
the existing buildings occur, after the SHPO's final
review as outlined in paragraph Z(b). GSA shal•1 consult
with the SHPO as to the change. Stipulations outlined
in paragraph 3 applies in the event this paragraph is.
effectuated in the development of the project.
VISQR.�COU 0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
�,�)ate
Chairman
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINNIISTRATION
By
Regional Administrator
Date: �4P
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FLORIDA THISTORIP PR R TION OFFICER
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Florida StatV Historic
Preservation` Officer
Concur:
CITY OF MIAMI j
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City Manager, Cesar it. Odio
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APPROVED AS 'r /FqQ fM AND COPRECTNESS :
City Attcr.:.y, Lucia . Dougherty
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Elias Brinberg & W Zelda
1746 Cleveland Road
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Mr. Sergio Rodriguez, Director
City of Miami Planning Department
P. 0. Box.330708
Miami, FL 33233-0708,
RE: Chaille Block
401-47 N. Miami Avenue
Dear Mr. Rodriguez:
I am the owner of the property listed above, and I am aware that the City of
Miami Planning Department has recommended that this property receive local
historic designation pursuant to Article 16-of City of Miami Zoning Ordinance
9500, as amended.
I approve of the inclusion of my property within the
proposed historic district.
I do not approve of the inclusion of my property within the
proposed historic district.
Signature of Property Owner
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Date
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Sabina, Jose and Bernard Smith, Trustees
887 North Shore Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Mr. Sergio Rodriguez, Director
City of Miami Planning Department
P. 0. Box 330708
Miami, Florida 33233-0708
" Re: Chaille Block
401-407 North Miami Avenue
Dear Mr. Rodriguez:
We are the owners of the property listed above, and we are aware
that the City of Miami Planning Department has recommended that
this property receive local historic designation pursuant to
Article 16 of City of Miami. Zoning Ordinance 9500, as amended.
I approve of the inclusion of my property within
the proposed historic district.
I do not approve of the inclusion of my property
within the proposed historic district.
Sabina Pallavicini, Tr tee
J S , Trustee
OWNERS OF PROPERTY
Date:
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LAW OFFICES
SMITH & SUPRASKI
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
NEW WORLD TOWER. SUITE ISII
100 NORTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI. FLORIDA 33132
JOSS SMITH
LOUIS A. SUPRASNX
RUBENSKLAR
September 8, 1988
or cau"al.
Mr. Sergio Rodriguez, Director
City of Miami Planning Department
P. O. Box 330708-
Miami, Florida 33233-0708
Re: Chaille Block
'401-407 North Miami Avenue
Dear Mr. Rodriguez:
TELEPHONE
AREA ODDE 305
372-SOM
In accordance with your letter of August 30, 1988 regarding
the referenced property, please find enclosed the owners'
certification that they, do not wish to have the property
designated as historical by the City of Miami under Article 16
of the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance 9500, as amended.
The reasons for the owners' rejection of. historical designa-
tion are well set out in the attached Affidavit, dated May 3,
1988, delivered to George W. Percy, State Historical Preservation
Officer.
Kindly advise the City Commission concerning our wishes.
truly "yours ,
se S th
JS/bb
Enclosures
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Tbs George W. Per,-y : A
-' State Hist Preservation Officer
Avv%*xv%ov ar tsa►e%%^ tALLAw1C%"%-
IN OPPOSITION TO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
STATE OF FLORIDA )
SS:
COUNTY OF DADE )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this 3rd day of
May, 1988, personally appeared SABINA PALLAVICINI, Who upon being
duly sworn, deposes and says:
1. My name is SABINA PALLAVICINI, and my residence address
is 300.Bayview Drive, North Miami Beach, Dade County, Florida 33160.
2. I am a Trustee and the beneficial owner of the property
legally described as:
The North one hundred feet (1001) of Lots 9
and 10, Block 78, CITY OF MIAMI PLAT, according
to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book "B",
at Page 41, of the Public Records of Dade County,
Florida.
Street Address: 433 through 447 North Miami Avenue,
Miami, Florida.
This property is commonly referred to as THE CHAILLE BUILDING.
3. I am strongly opposed to listing my property in the
National Register of Historic Places. So are my two sons, Jose
Smith and Bernard Smith, who are the other Trustees. The reasons we
do not want to be designated are as follows:.
a) The building is not worthy of historic designation or
preservation.
b) The building's condition makes it unable to be
feasibly or economically rehabilitated.
c) 'There are presently no definite or objective guidelines
governing the local Board's actions upon an owner's application for
a Certificate of Appropriateness. The absence of•standards would
result in arbitrary, capricious review -and inevitably lead to costly
litigation.
d) Historic designation would bring about an additional
level of bureaucracy which would cause needless delays, substantial
costs, attorney's fees and personal aggravation.
e) Historic designation would adversely affect the value
and marketability of the property. It is made in a vacuum, and it
fails to consider the economic impact upon the owner and the surround-
ing area. Financial incentives are not *sufficient.
FURTHER, AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
SABINA PALLAVICINI, AFFIANT
SWORN TO and SUBSCRIBED before
me, at Miami, Dade County.
oTary • iic� S,t of F on
MY�.t;omM#ssion expires:
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE Of FLORIDA
NY CONNISSION EIP JULY 29.IS90
BONK0 INAU GENERAL IeS. UAL.
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CITY Oc,^MIA► ,� ,,.• -:�
HEARING
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CARYN CANNER SCHWARTZ
21320 N.E. 23rd Court
N. Miami Beach, FL 33180
June 20, 1988
City of Miami
Planning and Zoning Boards
Administration Department
P.O. Box 330708
Miami, FL 33133
To Whom It May Concern: -
On behalf of all owners of.the property located at
230-246 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, ("North Miami
Avenue property"), I am requesting that we all go on record
as opposing the amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas of
Ordinance 9500 to apply Section 1610.HC-1: General Overlay
District to the subject property as described in the attached
notices.
The owners of the North Miami Avenue property feel
that in order.to encourage continued development of -buildings
with modern architecture that help beautify Miami and which
encourage business people to choose Miami as their principal
business site, it is necessary that there are no further
bureaucratic obstructions in the already cumbersome administrative
process.
Ver truly yo
Caryn Canner
CCS/fe
Enclosure
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P U 8 L IC it EAR ING NOT ICE
TO REAL ESTATE OWNERS WITHIN 375' OF SITE
9:00 AM, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1988
t..fY CROawa No.- EOOV. MwTtto NIIIICII to.
1986v'Ei _t4 T REQUIRES ALL PERSONS
WEARIND 'rIN A P4I0 :A AEMMMTED
p� SENTATIYE CAPACITY BEFORE CITY STAFF..
QOARDS COM UTEES AM THE CITY COM1Issi01 To
REBLSTbA KITH THE CVY, CLERK UP= EMMING
IN WINAIU I S AYAMILAll[S IN THE CO"
FICE OF �tNEE
CITY CLERK. CITY HALL tPHOW S79-M) .
On this date a Public Hearing will be held before the Miami- City Commission
in CITY HALL. 3500 Pan American Drive, Dinner Key, Miami, Florida, to
cons er e following:
Chailie Block, Approximately 401-47 N. Miami Avenue
Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12, less the easterly 10 feet of
the southerly 50 feet of Lot 9, of Block 78 of the plat
of MIAMI NORTH (PB 6-41) P.R.D.C.
Consideration of recommendations concerning an amendment to the Official
Zoning Atlas of Ordinance 9500, Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, to apply Section 1610. HC-1: General Use Heritage Conservation
Overlay District to the subject property, as described in -the designation
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report,.and retaining the underlying zoning district.
At its meeting of May 18, 1988, the Planning
Advisory Board adopted Resolution PAB 43-88,
c by a 6 to 3 vote, recommending approval of
o r N the above.
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TMOnRTANT
The Miami C'ty Comuission requests that the PEun ONER and, if applicable the
APPELLANT, be present or represented at this meeting. All interested real
estate owners and other citizens are invited to express their views.
A copy of the proposed ordinance(s), petition(s) and supporting papers
concerning this item are available for review at the Hearing Boards Division,
Building and Zoning Department, 275 NM 2 Street, Room #226, Miami; Florida.
No Permits or Certificate of Use and Occcupancy, etc., will be issued until a
final disposition has been made on this request.
Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the City Commission with
respect to any matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall
insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made including all
testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based. (F/S 286.0105)
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HEARING BOARDS DIVISION
BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING DEPARTMENT
TO THE HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD
ON THE POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF
CHAILLE BLOCK
401-447 N. MIAMI AVENUE
AS A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT
Prepared by
stork reservation Date
Planner
Accepted by
Ohl
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Conservation Board
Designated by the Miami City Commission
Ordinance No.
Date
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CONTENTS
I. General Information
II. Significance
III. Architectural Information
IV-. Planning Context
V. HC Zoning Elements
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Historic Name:
Chaill'e Block
Current Name:
Chaille Block
Location:
401-447 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Present Owners:
Elias and Zelda Brinberg
1746 Cleveland Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Sabina,'Jose and Bernard Smith, Trustee
887 N. Shore Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
John Frohock, et al
340 N. E. 129th Street
North.Miami, Florida 33161
Present Use:
Commercial, residential
Present Zoning District:
CBD-1/9
HC Zoning Overlay District:
HC-1
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Tax Folio Numbers:
01-0107-080-1090
01-0107-080-1100
01-0107-080-1110
Boundary Description of HC Zoning District:
Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12, less the easterly 10 feet of the southerly 50
feet of Lot 9, of Block 78 of the plat of MIAMI NORTH (PB B-41)
HC Zoning Classification:
Historic District
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CHAILLE BLOCK
401-47 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
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II. SIGNIFICANCE
Specific Dates:
1914-1919
Architects(s):
Unknown
Statement of Significance:
The Chaille Block is architecturally significant as the only intact
commercial streetscape in downtown Miami dating from the second decade
of the twentieth century. The visual composition of the five buildings
comprising the streetscape represents a fine example of the Masonry
Vernacular style of architecture. The buildings comprising the Chaille
Block also possess important historical associations with the early
commercial development of downtown Miami.
The appearance of the Chaille Block serves to characterize a popular
stylistic trend of the pre-1920s in South Florida. The design of the
buildings is particularly noteworthy for the adaptation to the area's
climate through the utilization of projecting arcades, canopies, and
open balconies. The external appearance of the Chaille Block provides
a unique record of commercial design in Miami as evidenced through the
scale, proportion, and masonry detailing of the building elevations.
The construction of the buildings. between 1914 and 1919 reflects the
commercial expansion of downtown Miami in a northerly direction during
the second decade of the twentieth century. The mixed usage of the
buildings reflects a time when residential units and commercial
establishments were sheltered under the same structure. The block is
also associated with the productive life of William H. Chaille, a
pioneer who arrived in Miami from Ocala in 1900. Chaille was active in
various civic affairs and served one term on the Miami City Council.
He operated the Racket Store, known as the city's first "dimestore,"
from which he sold tinware, crockery, lace, souvenirs, bathtubs,
machinery, and clothing. The two northernmost buildings of the Chaille
Block were developed by Chaille, who lived just behind the building in
a house facing N. E. 5th Street (demolished).
Relationship to Criteria for Designation:
3. Exemplifies the historical, cultural, political, economic, or
social trends of the community.,
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The Chaille Block possesses important historical associations with
the early commercial development of downtown Miami.
4. Portrays the environment in an era of history characterized by one
or more distinctive architectural styles.
The Chaille Block provides a unique record of commercial design in
downtown Miami during the 1910s and is the only intact commercial
streetscape from that decade of the twentieth century.
5. Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural
style, or period, or method of construction.
The five buildings comprising the Chaille Block represent a fine
example of the Masonry Vernacular style of architecture.
1. Contains elements of design, detail, materials or craftsmanship of
outstanding quality or which represent a significant innovation or
adaptation to the South Florida environment.
The design of the Chaille Block is particularly noteworthy for the
adaptation to the area's climate through the use of projecting
arcades,.canopies, and open balconies.
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IV. ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION
The Chaille Block is comprised of five masonry structures constructed
during the early years of the twentieth century. The •five buildings
are adjacent to each other and face the east side of North Miami Avenue
between N.E. 4th Street and N.E. Sth Street. There are two, two—story
structures; two, one—story structures; and one, three-story structure.
Proceeding from north to south the five buildings comprising the
Chaille Block are described as follows:
Chaille Block and Dennis Apartment
North433-447 am venue, Miami, Florida
This building is a two—story masonry structure with a projecting arcade
parallel to North Miami Avenue. - The "Chaille Block and Dennis
Apartments" building was constructed circa 1914 in the Masonry
Vernacular style of architecture. The principal elevation is divided
into five storefronts at the sidewalk level. The projecting 'arcade in
front of the storefronts provides an open balcony for the second story.
The second story elevation is characterized• by 11 structural bays
containing a combination of single and paired window openings. The
openings contain a majority -of one —over —one windows set within double —
hung wooden frames. The storefront entrances are characterized by
recessed central entrances flanked by angled display windows. The
projecting arcade wraps around the corner toward the north elevation
and is supported by masonry piers. The entire first floor was used for
commercial purposes while the second floor was used for residential
purposes. Atop the second story is a stylized masonry cornice
containing shallow brackets. The building is capped by a masonry
parapet containing the inscription "Chaille Block 1914." Although
there have.been minor modifications to the building's architectural
fabric, the original design intent is readily perceived. Some of the
storefronts contain architectural elements that would allow the
remaining storefronts to be restored to their original appearance.
Commercial Building
North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida
This commercial building is a one—story structure constructed circa
1914. The building's principal elevation is divided into three evenly
spaced storefronts that contain recessed entrances flanked by large
glass display windows. Originally, the storefronts were entered
through.a pair. of wood and glass double doors. Although two of the
storefronts have had their double doors replaced, one set of doors
still remains. The building is plain in appearance and is capped by a
low masonry parapet wall. The visual composition of the building is
representative of the Masonry Vernacular style of architecture. The
interiors of the storefronts contain the original pressed metal
ceilings throughout. There are also visible signs of the presence of
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the overhead monitors which provided for natural ventilation and added
light. The interiors are simple rectangular spaces on axis with the
storefront entrances and extending in an east -west direction.
George Furniture Company
419 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida
This building was the original home of the George Furniture Company and
was constructed in 1919. The visual composition of -the building
represents an example of the Masonry Vernacular architectural style.
The two-story masonry structure is divided into five bays across its
principal elevation. The fenestration of the ground floor has been
somewhat altered by the placement of a metal overhead. door where there
was once a storefront. Consequently, there is only one surviving
storefront on the ground floor with a recessed entrance flanked by two
large glass display windows. The second story contains a single window
opening at the center bay and paired window openings within the
remaining bays.. All the windows of the second floor appear to be
original to the building and consist_of double -hung, one -over -one sash,
set within wooden frames. There is a simple masonry cornice above the
lintels of the second floor windows.. A masonry parapet wall with an
arched pediment caps the building. Over the years, modifications to
the interior of the building have obliterated any significant interior
spaces. Although the overhead door has been installed at the first
story level, the original design intent of the building's exterior is
readily perceived.
Commercial Bufldin
North411-415 Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida
This commercial building is a one-story structure executed in the
Masonry Vernacular style of architecture and constructed circa 1919.
The building's principal elevation is characterized by two original
storefronts that are capped by a fixed projecting canopy suspended by
chains from a low masonry parapet. The storefronts contain the
original entrances which consist of double wood and glass doors flanked
by large glass display windows. The masonry parapet wall is unadorned
except for five panels created by a simple masonry band. The interiors
of the building contain many original features such as the wooden
floors and the original pressed metal ceilings. In all, this is the
most unaltered building within the Chaille Block.
Dade Apartments
401-405 NorthMiami Avenue, Miami, Florida
The "Dade" consists of a three-story masonry structure executed in the
Masonry Vernacular style and constructed in 1918. The principal
elevation, parallel to North Miami Avenue, is characterized by a two-
story projecting masonry arcade supported by square masonry posts. The
lower portion of the arcade wraps around 'the corner toward the south
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elevation. The first floor contains .the original storefronts that are
entered through double wood and glass doors flanked by large glass
display windows. The second and third floors of the principal
elevation are characterized by five bays containing a combinati.on of
single and paired window openings and door openings. The two-story
projecting arcade provides an open balcony for the third floor. The
upper floors of the building were entered by a door on the south
elevation, which provided stairway access to central corridors above.
The upper floors contained apartments that were accessible through the
central corridors. A large portion of the window openings retain the
original double -hung, one -over -one sash, windows set. within wooden
frames: A simple masonry cornice wraps around the building and above
it is a low parapet wall embellished with a raised arched pediment
containing the inscription 111918 Dade Apartments."
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V. PLANNING CONTEXT
Present Trends and Conditions:
The Chaille Block is currently deteriorated, and little attention has
been paid to the buildings. Many of the storefronts are under-
utilized.
The Chaille Block is located within close proximity to *the new Sports
Arena and to a Metrotnover station. A new federal building is proposed
for construction immediately east of the historic buildings. The
existing federal courthouse is located south of the.block.
The Chaille Block has been identified in the Downtown Miami
Development of Regional Impact (DRI) as ahistoric site. The block
has also been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.
If listed in the National Register, the property owners would be
eligible for 'a 20 percent investment tax credit for rehabilitation
costs.
Conservation Objectives:
Because of the unique character of the Chaille Block and its
importance to the history of downtown Miami, every effort should be
made to find an economically feasible way of preserving these
buildings. Because of the proximity of the block to other nearby
attractions and transportation sources, the potential for reuse as
restaurants and bars appears to be feasible.
Additional incentives should also be identified to encourage the
adaptive use.
These conservation objectives can best be achieved by maintaining the
present zoning of the property. An HC-1 zoning overlay district will
maintain the existing zoning, requiring only the review of physical
changes to the property. If incentives are identified later, however,
an amendment to the HC overlay should be considered.
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VI. HC ZONING ELEMENTS
Boundaries:
The boundaries of the HC zoning district have been drawn to include
all historic buildings on the east side of North Miami Avenue between
N. E. 4th and 5th Streets.
Major Exterior Surfaces Subject to Review:
The west (front), north, and south facades shall -be considered major
exterior surfaces subject to review.
Major Landscape Features Subject to Review:
The - major landscape features subject to review shall include any
features which are subject to requirements for tree removal permits,
as -set forth in Chapter 17 of the City Code.
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