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Neighbors, preservation group press Miami Beach board to preserve Art Deco facade at 1730 Jefferson
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board continued a partial‑demolition and renovation application for 1730 Jefferson Avenue to July 8 after neighbors and the Miami Design Preservation League urged preservation of original Art Deco concrete ‘eyebrows’ and raised concerns about material and profile changes.
The Historic Preservation Board on June 17 continued the application for a certificate of appropriateness for partial demolition and renovation at 1730 Jefferson Avenue to the July 8 meeting so the full five‑member board can review the project.
Neighbors and preservation advocates told the board the applicant’s current drawings still alter defining Art Deco features. Roger Golblad, speaking for MDPL, said the proposal would “elevate the eyebrows above their original location, squaring off the rounded Art Deco styling, and replacing concrete elements with aluminum or metal materials,” and asked the board to deny alterations that would compromise the home’s historic integrity.
Chris Glode, who said he owns 1760 Jefferson Avenue, said the proposed changes — including extending and squaring the eyebrow, changing materials, and adding can lighting — would “amount[] to eliminating this historic facade” and urged the board to preserve the feature.
Edwin Herrera, the project architect appearing virtually, said the labeling that led neighbors to believe sliding doors were bathrooms was a “text mistake” in the presentation and that the design team had worked with staff and would present adjustments at the July meeting.
Staff told the board it had relayed previous board guidance and would continue to coordinate with the applicant. Because the present meeting lacked the full membership required for approvals, the board accepted a motion to continue the item to July 8 and encouraged the applicant to consult with neighbors and submit clarifying renderings consistent with the current record when possible.
The matter will return to the board for formal consideration on July 8.
