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Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DENYING THE APPEAL
FILED BY PATRA LIU AND AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD ("HEPB") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, WHICH DENIED A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE
PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 811 NORTHWEST 7TH
STREET ROAD, A CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE LOCATED IN THE SPRING
GARDEN HISTORIC DISTRICT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AFTER FINDING.THE
PROPOSED WORK IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORIC AND
ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER OF THE BUILDING IN TERMS OF SIZE, SCALE,
DESIGN, AND MATERIALS AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE SECRETARY
OF INTERIOR'S "STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC
STRUCTURES."
WHEREAS, the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board ("HEPB") is charged with the
responsibility of preserving, conserving, and protecting properties of historical, architectural, and
archeological significance located within the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), as provided in Chapter 23 entitled "Historic Preservation", pertaining to a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness ("Certificate of Appropriateness") for the partial demolition of an
existing structure and new construction of 811 Northwest 7th Street Road, Miami, Florida, which is a
contributing historic resource or is located in a historic district; and
WHEREAS, the owner of 811 Northwest 7th Street Road, Miami, Florida, Patra Liu, filed an
application for a certificate of appropriateness for the partial demolition of an existing residence, and
new construction at the existing residence, located at 811 Northwest 7th Street Road, located in the
Spring Garden Historic District, Miami, Florida, as a result of significant structural deterioration from
persistent flooding and other exacerbating conditions; and additionally, for the new construction of a
single family residence to partially replace the portions of the structure which are demolished; and
WHEREAS, the HEPB at its meeting of November 3, 2009, following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. HEPB 2009-78 by a vote of four to three (4-3), to DENY the
application for a certificate of appropriateness, after finding that the proposed partial demolition and
new construction does not satisfy the applicable criteria for a certificate of appropriateness for the
partial demolition of an existing residence located at 811 Northwest 7th Street Road in the Spring
Garden Historic District, Miami, Florida, and further finding that the proposed new construction is
inconsistent with the character of the building in terms of size, scale, design, and materials, and does
not comply with the Secretary of Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
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Resolution
File Number: 09-00565ha1
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DENYING THE APPEAL
FILED BY PATRA LIU AND AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE HISTORIC AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD ("HEPB") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, WHICH DENIED A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE
PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 811 NORTHWEST 7TH
STREET ROAD, A CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE LOCATED IN THE SPRING
GARDEN HISTORIC DISTRICT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AFTER FINDING.THE
PROPOSED WORK IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORIC AND
ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER OF THE BUILDING IN TERMS OF SIZE, SCALE,
DESIGN, AND MATERIALS AND DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE SECRETARY
OF INTERIOR'S "STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC
STRUCTURES."
WHEREAS, the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board ("HEPB") is charged with the
responsibility of preserving, conserving, and protecting properties of historical, architectural, and
archeological significance located within the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), as provided in Chapter 23 entitled "Historic Preservation", pertaining to a
Special Certificate of Appropriateness ("Certificate of Appropriateness") for the partial demolition of an
existing structure and new construction of 811 Northwest 7th Street Road, Miami, Florida, which is a
contributing historic resource or is located in a historic district; and
WHEREAS, the owner of 811 Northwest 7th Street Road, Miami, Florida, Patra Liu, filed an
application for a certificate of appropriateness for the partial demolition of an existing residence, and
new construction at the existing residence, located at 811 Northwest 7th Street Road, located in the
Spring Garden Historic District, Miami, Florida, as a result of significant structural deterioration from
persistent flooding and other exacerbating conditions; and additionally, for the new construction of a
single family residence to partially replace the portions of the structure which are demolished; and
WHEREAS, the HEPB at its meeting of November 3, 2009, following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. HEPB 2009-78 by a vote of four to three (4-3), to DENY the
application for a certificate of appropriateness, after finding that the proposed partial demolition and
new construction does not satisfy the applicable criteria for a certificate of appropriateness for the
partial demolition of an existing residence located at 811 Northwest 7th Street Road in the Spring
Garden Historic District, Miami, Florida, and further finding that the proposed new construction is
inconsistent with the character of the building in terms of size, scale, design, and materials, and does
not comply with the Secretary of Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Based upon the evidence presented to the City Commission and in consideration of
the applicable guidelines set forth in the Secretary of Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic
Structures" and Chapter 23 of the City Code, pertaining to a certificate of appropriateness for the
partial demolition of an existing single family residence located at 811 Northwest 7th Street Road,
Miami, Florida, and additionally for the new construction of a structure consisting of an addition to the
residence to replace the partially demolished structure, the decision of the HEPB to deny the certificate
of appropriateness as recited above is affirmed. The City Commission denies the appeal of Patra Liu,
the owner of 811 Northwest 7th Street Road, Miami, Florida, giving rise to this hearing. The City
Commission finds the applicable guidelines referenced in this Resolution have not been met for the
issuance of a certificate of appropriateness for the partial demolition of 811 Northwest 7th Street Road,
Miami, Florida, and the addition of new construction at the property. The denial of such certificate of
appropriateness is hereby affirmed.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City.
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