HomeMy Public PortalAbout10 27 16 MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
OARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE WILLIAM F.
KOCH, JR. COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF
STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order.
Vice Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating:
Also Present &
Participating:
Absent With
Notice:
Thomas Smith
Robert Dockerty
Hewlett Kent
Malcolm Murphy
John Randolph
William Thrasher
Fernando Nunez
Mr.& Mrs. Isackson
George Oliver
Veronica Cudmore
Curtiss Roach
Stanley Rubini
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Town Attorney
Town Manager
Architect
Owners
Landscape Architect
Cudmore Builders
Board Member
Alternate Member
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 9-22-16.
Mr. Kent moved the approval of the minutes as presented and Mr.
Dockerty seconded the motion with all voting AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes to the agenda.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. November 17, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. December 15, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. January 26, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. February 23, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. March 23, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Declaration of Ex -Parte Communication
There was no ex -parte communication declared.
O B. Administer Oaths
The Town Clerk administered the Oath to Fernando Nunez, Mr. &
Mrs. Brian Isackson, George Oliver and Veronica Cudmore.
C. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Fernando Nunez, as Agent for
Bryan A. Isackson, the owner of property located at 2500
Avenue Au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
O described as Lot 53 less the westerly 6 ft., Place Au
Soleil Subdivision.
Mr. Nunez presented pictures of the existing house and drawings of what
is being planned. He explained that the house, basically a contemporary
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Ostyle, is not in keeping with the traditional Bermuda and Mediterranean
architectural styles found in Gulf Stream but the proposed improvements
are directed toward a Bermuda design. He said a 3 car garage is planned
on the west side, converting the existing garage to interior rooms. He
pointed out that the entire lot is surrounded by a tall hedge that will
soften the appearance of the garage. In answer to questions from the
Board, Mr. Nunez said there is a small portion added to the rear on the
first floor to cover an existing sidewalk with windows being replaced
on the second story. He pointed out that there is a nice view of the
Intracoastal Waterway from this side of the structure that they will
maintain. The existing outside stairway will be eliminated and an inside
entry will be constructed.
Mr. Murphy inquired if there had been any comment from the neighbors to
which the Town Clerk stated there had been a comment regarding the
addition of garage space in that there has been auto mechanical work
underway in the existing garage and what appears to be storage of auto
parts and equipment. Mr. Isackson explained they are not living there
but have stored a car and sports equipment in the garage, and that his
son and some friends were there trying to get the friends car started.
There was a question about the amount of glass on the rear and it was
pointed out that this is existing and grandfathered, as is the slight
encroachment into the west side 15' setback.
O a. DEMOLITION PERMIT to prepare space for new addition.
Mr. Murphy moved to recommend approval of a demolition
Permit, Mr. Dockerty seconded the motion and all voted AYE.
b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the site for
construction.
A motion was made by Mr. Murphy to recommend approval
of a Land Clearing Permit that was seconded by Mr. Dockerty and all
voted AYE at roll call.
c. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit the extension of the non-
conforming west wall of the dwelling.
Mr. Murphy then moved to recommend approval of a
Special Exception to permit the extension of the non -conforming west
wall of the dwelling as per Section 70-75(c). Mr. Dockerty seconded the
motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a 2,355 square foot addition
^ consisting of a new garage and covered entry to the
�) existing 2 -story single family dwelling.
Mr. Murphy moved to recommend approval of a Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed
construction of a 2,355 SF addition to the existing 2 -story single
family dwelling meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and
applicable review standards with the condition that the plans must be
submitted to Place Au Soleil Homeowners Association for review and
Ocomment prior to Public Hearing to be held by the Town Commission on
November 10, 2016. Mr. Dockerty seconded the motion and all voted AYE
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2. An application submitted by Terence & Julie Cudmore,
owners of property located at 3557 Polo Drive, Gulf
Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as Lot 5, Blk 2,
Plat No. 1, Polo Fields Subdivision.
George Oliver, representing Mr. Cudmore, explained that
they will be removing the dead and diseased material, replacing it with
new material as shown on the drawing. He pointed out that the grades are
very low at the northwest corner of the property and these improvements
will include installing a swale along the north and west sides of the
property in the right-of-way and on the property that will direct the
water to the northwest corner where there is an existing drain.
a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
removal of diseased landscape material and
installation of new landscaping on the property.
Mr. Dockerty moved to approve the Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed removal of
diseased landscape material and installation of new landscaping on the
property meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable
review standards with the condition that there shall not be any
placement of landscape material, other than sod, in the Town's right-of-
way. This motion was seconded by Mr. Kent with all voting AYE at the
roll call.
n VII. Items by Staff.
There were no items by staff.
VIII. Items by Board Members.
1. Election of a Chairman.
Mr. Murphy nominated Mr. Kent for Chairman and there were no
additional nominations.
Mr. Murphy moved to elect Hewlett Kent as Chairman of the
ARPB and Mr. Dockerty seconded the motion with all voting AYE.
IX. Public.
There was no public comment.
X. Adjournment.
Vice Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:40 A.M.
Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
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