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Historic Preservation Board approves COA for 415 Aragon Avenue after extended review; conditions imposed

5786032 · September 19, 2025
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Summary

After an extensive review of work previously done without permits and multiple board/BOA iterations, the board approved a special certificate of appropriateness for 415 Aragon Avenue with a set of conditions intended to preserve historic character while allowing corrective work.

The Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board on Sept. 18 approved a special certificate of appropriateness (COA) for additions, alterations and to correct work done without permits at 415 Aragon Avenue, a locally designated landmark.

Applicant architect Albert Poza described a prolonged review process that included multiple iterations with the Board of Architects and staff. "Never has a project gone so wrong as this one," Poza said, describing the extent of prior unauthorized work and the…

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