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Board asks staff to press county to weatherproof Coconut Grove Playhouse and requests state 2.67 review
Summary
Board members expressed concern about the Coconut Grove Playhouse’s exposed condition and asked staff to seek immediate weatherproofing from the county and to request a state 2.67 historic‑review of the site; public commenters described windows removed and risk of demolition by neglect.
Board members discussed the Coconut Grove Playhouse’s structural condition and directed preservation staff to seek immediate action to secure and weatherproof the building. Board members noted the site’s exposed windows, the onset of the rainy season, and an earlier partial collapse that raised concerns about further deterioration.
The board formally voted to request that the Florida Department of State undertake a Section 267 review (a state historic‑resource review for state‑owned property) for the Playhouse; the motion passed. Board members also directed staff to contact county building/code enforcement and the county agencies responsible for the property to require weatherproofing actions (boarding or temporary protections) and to report back before the next meeting. Several public commenters provided photos and urged more assertive steps; one commenter said the removal of windows during the rainy season amounted to “demolition by neglect.”
Why it matters: The Playhouse is a locally significant historic resource. The board’s requests seek to prompt state and county action to halt further deterioration and to ensure the property undergoes formal historic‑resource review.
Votes at a glance: Motion to request a state Section 267 review of the Coconut Grove Playhouse — passed by the board. The board also directed staff to request immediate weatherproofing by county agencies and to investigate code enforcement options.
Provenance: Discussion item; public comment and board direction; motion for state review and staff direction to press county for weatherproofing.
