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Coral Gables / Obispo Avenue Historic District

Teardown and New House Proposed at 1721 Columbus Blvd

Staff recommended approval with conditions for the Oct. 15 Historic Preservation Board meeting.

ProposedHeard Thu Oct 15; outcome not yet published
1721 Columbus Blvd, proposed (applicant's rendering).
1721 Columbus Blvd, proposed (applicant's rendering). Rendering: Martinez Alvarez Architects, via City of Coral Gables filings

COA (SP) 2026-025 requests demolition of the existing residence and a new one- and two-story residence with a detached garage. The staff report says the existing house lacks sufficient architectural merit and notes the address is to be changed to an Obispo Avenue address. Architect: Martinez Alvarez Architects. The file includes letters of support from neighbors on Obispo Ave.

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This hearing already happened. Outcome not yet published; watch for a continuance.

BoardHistoric Preservation Board
WhenThu Oct 15, 4:00 PM
WherePolice and Fire Headquarters, Community Meeting Room
ZoomNot listed / unknown
AgendaOfficial agenda
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Why it matters: A full teardown inside a historic district is rare and gets close scrutiny.

Project Details

City
Coral Gables
Area
Obispo Avenue Historic District
Type
Board hearing
Status
On agenda
Stage
Proposed
Source
Official file (agenda packet / developer)