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Board approves two-story rear addition and pool/gazebo variances at 46100 Santa Maria Street; one dissent
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board approved additions and site work at 46100 Santa Maria Street including a two-story rear addition, pool and a standalone gazebo, and granted three variances; the vote passed with one member dissenting.
The Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board voted Jan. 16 to approve a two-story rear addition and associated site work at 46100 Santa Maria Street, and granted variances for two gazebo setbacks and a pool rear setback. The motion passed with one dissenting vote.
Staff summarized the scope: a double-height great room created by a two-story addition at the rear, conversion of a breezeway to an enclosed trellis, relocation of mechanical equipment, a new standalone gazebo, a pool and pool deck, and replacement of windows and doors. Because much of the work is at the rear and abuts the golf course, staff recommended approval and concluded the variance criteria were met; the applicant provided letters of neighbor support.
One board member asked whether the applicant had addressed prior Board of Architects comments about raising the height of certain doors; staff and the applicant confirmed the plans reflect that change. In discussion, staff said the site configuration—abutting the golf course and with limited rear yard—made relief reasonable for the gazebo and pool setbacks. The board voted to approve the COA with conditions and approve variances to permit a gazebo rear setback of about 1.5 feet, a gazebo side setback of about 1.5 feet, and a pool rear setback of about 2.5 feet.
The roll call shows a majority in favor; Mr. Banos recorded the sole dissent. Staff will work with the applicant to finalize details and ensure compliance with the board conditions before permits are issued.
