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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01 26 17 MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017 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. Chairman Kent called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. II. Roll Call. Present and Participating Also Present & Participating: Absent W/Notice: Hewlett Kent Thomas Smith Robert Dockerty Malcolm Murphy John Randolph William Thrasher Edward Nazzaro Rita Taylor Curtiss Roach Amanda Jones Stanley Rubini Chairman Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Town Attorney Town Manager Staff Attorney Town Clerk Board Member Alternate Member Alternate Member III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 12-15-16. Vice Chairman Smith moved to approve the Minutes of December 15, 2016 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. February 23, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M. b. March 23, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M. c. April 27, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M. d. May 25, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M. e. June 22, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M. f. July 27, 2017 @ 8:30 A.M. Vice Chairman Smith advised he would be unable to attend the meeting on May 25, 2017 and Mr. Dockerty and Chairman Kent advised they would not be attending the meeting on July 27, 2017. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Declaration of Ex -Parte Communication There was no ex -parte communication declared. B. Administer Oaths The Town Clerk administered the Oath to Carlos Linares. C. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Carlos Linares of Randall Stofft Architects, as Agent for Dan and Maria Reinhart, the owners of property located at 955 Indigo Point, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as Lot 71 and Part of Lot 72, Place Au Soleil Subdivision, for the ARPB Regular Meeting And Public Hearing 1-26-17 at 8:30 A.M. Following: An application submitted by Carlos Linares of Randall Stofft Architects, as Agent for Dan and Maria Reinhart, the owners of property located at 955 Indigo Point, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as Lot 71 and Part of Lot 72, Place Au Soleil Subdivision, for the Following: a. DEMOLITION PERMIT to permit the demolition of existing structures on the property. b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the site for the new construction and re -landscaping. c. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the construction of a 2 -story, single family, Gulf Stream Bermuda style dwelling with attached 3 -car garage consisting of 7,340 square feet, swimming pool with spa, fire pit and fountain. Mr. Linares pointed out that they have met all setback and height requirements, and in fact have a 60 foot front setback where only a 30 foot is required. He then distributed some small elevation drawings and detail showing proposed colors and types of materials that are planned. The colors described are Icicle walls, White trim, Needlepoint Navy for shutters/railings/garage doors, stained front door/gates and dark gray flat concrete roof tile. He noted that the FAR has been met and that there are 2 discouraged items. One item is the entry feature, the height of which falls in the discouraged range. Mr. Linares believed this to be a part of the 2nd story, not an entry feature. However he was in agreement to having it designated a discouraged feature. The other discouraged item is the 2nd floor eave which measures between 21' and 23. The Town Clerk, in answer to a question from Vice Chairmen Smith, advised that there has been no comment from the neighbors in regard to this project. Replying to a question from Chairman Kent, Town Manager Thrasher said that the initial meeting with the architect had taken place long before any decision had been made about future code changes and therefore this project conforms to the code that was in place at the time of the initial presentation. Mr. Linares acknowledged that this project had taken an unusually long time to get to this point for various reasons. Chairman Kent questioned the height and type of landscape screening that would be used as a buffer between the neighbors as he did not see this on the landscape drawings. Mr. Linares stated that he was not prepared to address this and the landscape architect was not able to be present. Mr. Linares said they would have the drawings upgraded for the presentation to the Town Commission. Town Manager Thrasher was concerned that there be a 6' fence with screening attached during construction and the Board agreed that it 4 ARPB Regular Meeting And Public Hearing 1-26-17 at 8:30 A.M. should be an additional condition to the recommendations. During discussion it was determined more detail was needed with regard to the landscaping, both the materials and their sizes, before a recommendation is made. Vice Chairman Smith moved and Mr. Dockerty seconded to defer action on this application until the next ARPB hearing that is scheduled for February 23, 2017 at 8:30 A.M. All voted AYE at roll call. VII. Items by Staff. There were no items from the staff. VIII. Items by Board Members. Vice Chairman Smith said he has been observing some of the construction sites with projects underway and has noted that these have a large impact on the neighboring properties. He suggested that perhaps there should be a requirement that either the screening landscaping be put into place prior to commencing construction or there be screened fencing erected to protect the neighbors. Everyone was in agreement with this suggestion and it was agreed that this could be added as a condition of approval if it was not included in the materials that are presented for consideration. IX. Public. There was no comment from the public. X. Adjournment. Chairman Kent adjourned the meeting at 9:25 A.M. on a motion to do so made by Mr. Dockerty that was seconded by Mr. Murphy with all voting AYE. Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk 9