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Historic board approves 700‑sq‑ft addition and flat‑roof variance for 808 Majorca Avenue
Summary
The Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board approved a roughly 700-square-foot addition, related alterations and a variance to permit a fully flat roof at the landmark property 808 Majorca Avenue, with conditions from staff and the Board of Architects.
The Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board on June 18 approved design changes and a variance allowing a fully flat roof for the landmark property at 808 Majorca Avenue.
Staff presented the application (COA‑SP‑2026‑009) seeking a one‑story, approximately 700‑square‑foot addition on the west side of the residence, interior remodeling, selective demolition to connect the addition, and minor site work. The application requested a variance from Article 5, Section 5‑502 of the Coral Gables zoning code to permit a fully flat roof rather than the code-required combination of pitched and flat roof elements.
Architect Danilo Lopez described the reduced scope of the project, said the team met repeatedly with the Board of Architects and staff, and stated they would comply with 11 recommendations from the Board of Architects. Owner Juan Arce attended. Board members questioned details including window placement, fenestration on the right elevation, parapet articulation, and a water‑table (base) detail shown in renderings but not consistently in the drawings.
Board member Mr. Silva said the variance appeared appropriate, noting that “a sloped roof on this addition would be out of place,” and several members said the design was set back and compatible with the existing house. Ms. Spain moved to approve the design and the variance and to add a 12th condition that the addition not include the base water‑table detail; Ms. Alvarez seconded. The motion passed unanimously on roll call (seven yes votes).
Staff and the applicant will finalize details required by the Board of Architects’ recommendations and the board’s conditions before final permits are issued.
