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HomeMy WebLinkAboutsubmission - Spring GardenSPRING GARDEN C] VIC ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING JANUARY 15, 2004 Present: Gioia DeCarlo Ernie Martin , fim Broton Priscilla Beverly Stappert Penny Fisher John Kenny Greenfield - Jay Veber Venelle Lopez i aryl Klose Manning Carlos DeArabjo The meeting was called to order by President Jai Veber at 7 pm. Alex Ulrich presented his proposed architectural plans to demolish and rebuild the house at 1010 NW 9 Court. Jim Broton motioned, seconded by Gioia DeCarlo to accept the plans (Plan 3). Discussion ensued. Michael Cox questioned 1 vhy the facade of the front could not be rebuilt as the original. According to Mr. Ulrich, the HE P Board would not accept a rebuilding of the front facade. Gioia DeCarlo worried about the p recedent of demolishing an historic structure. John Collucci informed the Board that the original home had wood beams with poured concrete and that the wood structure is rotten; ti le cost of refurbishing the house would be a uncial hardship. The home has been boarded i rp for over 20 years. Jim Broton withdrew his motion. Finally, Gioia DeCarlo motioned that the Board does not have the expertise to deem hardship or whether the bi dlding is structually unsound and, therefore, stay neutral on those two issues, and that the design of the proposed new house be approved. Ernie Martin seconded the motion. A vote was t iken: three votes against, eight in favor and the motion carried. Priscilla Greenfield -Manning read the Minutes c f the November 18, 2003 Board Meeting and one correction was noted: The price for the stor ige container at Point Park was amended from $1,800 to $1,600. The Minutes were accepted. President's Report: Jay Veber noted the difficulty the Association is having in getting restricted parking in the Highland Park area. He will address this in a let ter to the parking supervisor at the City of Miami. The Royal Atlantic Condominium project will b► before the City of Miami Commission Meeting of January 22, 2004 at 3 pm. All residents of Sp ing Garden are encouraged to attend. SGCA Board. Meeting January 15, 200i Page The SGCA appointed a committee to meet and negotiate with the Royal Atlantic developers but there was no agreement. Offers were made to ere river residents $3,000 for an awning but nothing came of the offer and all of their financia I offers kept changing with nothing in writing, Jay asked for a letter listing their offers of mitigation but nothing was received. Jay was advisefl by the Board to write the developer a letter advi,;ing them the Association was still waiting on their proposed list of mitigations. A motion by J m Broton, seconded by Gioia DeCarlo officially has the Spring Garden Civic Association opposir g the Royal Atlantic Condominium project and that we, as an Association, support the objection:; raised by those residents directly impacted by the project who live across the river from the site. The motion carried unanimously. Vice President's Report: Ernie Martin cited Saturday, January 31' at 11 ;tm as an opportunity to meet Jimmy Morales, candidate for Mayor of Miami -Dade County. ._,rnie Martin motioned, seconded by Penny Fisher to disperse the payments due for the Canal House relocation. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Martin also requested a motion, which was ;riven by Jim Broton, and seconded by Beverly Stappert, which gives permission to hire Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure for the Point Park. Vote was approved and unanimous. He also stated all permits have now been obtained for the work in Point. Park. Secretary 's Resort: Priscilla Greenfield -Manning announced the fic is tree encroaching the stairway to the Seybold Canal House will be removed on Monday, Jana; try 26th at 9 am. Mr. Flowers will secure the permit from the City of Miami next week and Thorn Grafton will be contacted so that he may be present during the removal. Treasurer's Report: Penny Fisher presented the Treasurer's report :copy attached). SGCA Board Meeting January 15, 2004 Page 3 Board of Director's Report: Beverly Stappertreported an ongoing problem c f trash accumulating between the 12th Avenue Bridge and Bermuda House. Mr. Flowers volun :eered to look into the problem when he returns. John Kenny mentioned that every third Saturch ty is a Point Park workday. The Seybold Canal House will be emptied of abandoned items and S CGA archives will be transferred to the new storage container. The membership drive will be organized by Priscilla Greenfield -Manning. The drive will be held before the annual election. Carlos DeArabjo will hold a fund raising Mardi Gras Party. Dates and info TBA. here being no further business, the Board Mee ting was adjourned at 9:47 after being motioned by Ernie Martin and seconded by Beverly Stapf ert.