Historic Preservation Board Meeting 06.09.2026

The City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board held a hybrid meeting on June 9, 2026, to review several significant projects involving historic preservation and urban development. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the San Juan Hotel renovation and expansion project, which involved partial demolition, restoration of historic facades, new construction, and a waiver for off-street loading spaces. The board approved the project with conditions, including modifications to storefront doors and loading arrangements. Another major agenda item was the review and approval of a comprehensive renovation and activation project for buildings along Lincoln Road and North Lincoln Lane, featuring new retail spaces, pedestrian plazas, and streetscape improvements aimed at revitalizing the commercial district. The board supported the project with recommendations for preservation and design refinements. Additionally, the board discussed and recommended design guidelines for railing replacements on non-contributing historic buildings to facilitate administrative approvals and reduce financial burdens during building recertifications. The meeting included public comments, some raising concerns about fraud allegations related to one project, which the applicants denied. Motions to approve the projects and guidelines passed unanimously, reflecting a focus on balancing historic preservation with contemporary urban development and infrastructure improvements in Miami Beach.