HomeMy Public PortalAbout12 28 17 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, DECEMBER 28, 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.
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Roll Call.
Present and
Participating
Also Present &
Participating:
Absent W/Notice:
Hewlett Kent
Thomas Smith
Amanda Jones
Malcolm Murphy
S. Curtiss Roach
Jorgette Smith
Gregory Dunham
Edward Nazzaro
Rita Taylor
Robert Dockerty
John Randolph
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Alternate Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Staff Attorney
Town Clerk
Board Member
Town Attorney
Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on 9-28-17.
Vice Chairman Smith moved to approve the Minutes of September 28,
Mr. Roach seconded the motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
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. January 25, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
b. February 22, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
c. March 22, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
d. April 26, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
e. May 24, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
f. June 28,2018 at 8:30 A.M.
Mr. Murphy advised he would not be present for the May 24,
2018 meeting and Mrs. Smith said she would not be present for the March
22, 2016 meeting.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
!�Jl 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, Mark
Jacobson and Matt Wolf.
C. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Carlos Linares, Randall Stofft.
JArchitects, as agent for N. Ocean Capital 2929 B LLC,
owner of property located at 2929 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf
Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as the South 120
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Ofeet of Lot 1, Gulf Stream, Ocean Tract recorded in Plat
Book 16, Page 81 of the Public Records of Palm Beach
County, Florida.
He explained that this is a two-story Gulf Stream Bermuda
style dwelling consisting of 8,925 sq. feet, 220 of which is the result
of a Special Exception, and that a 488 sq. ft. gate house is also a
result of another Special Exception that is provided for the Beachfront
District. Mr. Linares pointed out that an 8 ft. high wall will be
constructed along the front of the property and be connected to the gate
house, both of which will be in the North Ocean Blvd. Corridor He then
called attention to the rear of the dwelling that faces the ocean,
remarking that it appears that there is more glass on this elevation
than the 50% that is permitted, but calculations show there is
42.5%. It was noted that there are panels below the glass on each window
opening that gives an appearance of more glass than there actually is.
Chairman Kent called attention to the discouraged elements on the
design, second story eave height, eave height on the gate house, gabled
ends on garage, windows as a dominant element and paired and triple
windows.
Mrs. Jones felt the gable ends on the garage added to the appearance.
OMr. Linares said he could redesign the rear by removing the panels,
change the gable ends to hip roof and separate the paired and triple
windows. He said the eave heights make it possible to have higher
ceilings which is what the clients prefer and he was hopeful that those
could be maintained.
After further discussion Mr. Linares believed he could redesign the rear
of the dwelling by adding some horizontal features as well as reducing
the panels, reduce the eave height on the gate house and separate the
paired and triple windows.
Mr. Linares asked if the Town would have any objection to them filing
for the DEP approval prior to a final design as this process takes from
60 to 90 days. The Town Manager said there is no objection to this
request.
Mark Jacobson, Landscape Architect pointed out the locations proposed
Jfor a number of various species of Palms and said there may be some
minor changes to the driveway. He said there is heavy landscape material
along both side lot lines that may make the lot look more narrow than it
is. The beach and dune vegetation will remain as is.
The Board instructed Mr. Linares to include the detail for fencing the
property along with the revisions he will be submitting.
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Oa. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #1 to permit an additional 220
square feet of covered, unenclosed floor area that
exceeds the maximum FAR of 8,705 square feet.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #2 to permit the construction of a
488 square foot gate house in the Beachfront Design
District.
O c. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY PERMIT to permit the
construction of a 488 square foot gate house and an 8
foot high stucco wall within the North Ocean Blvd.
Corridor.
d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a two-story Gulf Stream Bermuda style
single family dwelling with attached 3 car garage and
a detached gate house, a total of 8,925 square feet,
and swimming pool and spa.
Mr. Murphy moved that action on this application be deferred to the
meeting of the ARPB that will be held at 8:30 A.M. on January 25, 2018.
Mr. Roach seconded the motion and all voted AYE at the roll call.
VII. Items related to previous approvals.
A. Revision to previously approved plans submitted by Matt Wolf,
Edgewater Building Group, as agent for Kristina and Ardie
Ermers, owners of property located at 800 Canary Walk, Gulf
O Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as Lot 24 and the
westerly 100 feet of Lot 30, Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
Town Manager Dunham explained that when a project is
completed the Town makes an inspection to determine if it was completed
according to the plan that was approved. With this project, there were
several changes made without first having the changes approved.
A lengthy discussion of each of the three items was held
prior to arriving at the following recommendations.
1. Landscaping
Vice Chairman Smith moved to recommend that the
changes that were made in the side and rear yards be approved but that
the changes in the front of the home not be approved and that the
original plan for the front landscaping be followed. Mr. Murphy
seconded the motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
2. Style of Outside lights
All were in agreement that the outside lighting fixtures
are in keeping with the architectural style of the building even though
Othey are not the style that was originally approved and Mr. Murphy moved
and Mr. Roach seconded to recommend that the fixtures that were
installed be approved. All voted AYE at roll call.
3. Fence Installation
Mr. Wolf explained that the fence on the east side, along
with the hedge material, had deteriorated to the point that it had to be
removed and replaced. He said in so doing he had not applied for a new
permit for this work and was not aware that the hedge material was to be
planted on the outside of the fence. However, he pointed out that within
the past few months the hedge has shown a considerable amount of growth
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Othrough the fence. He added that the opposite side faces a vacant lot
that is to become a car lot, and is adjacent to Federal Highway, and
Areca Palms have been planted there for immediate coverage.
The Board asked that the Town Manager contact the adjacent neighbors to
determine if they approve of the planting along the fence and feel that
Oit affords the necessary screening.
Mr. Murphy then moved to recommend that the fence and plantings remain
as installed provided that the neighbors have no objections. Vice
Chairman Smith seconded the motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
VIII. Assignment from the Town Commission.
A. Review and evaluate the items listed under "discouraged" in
Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances.
Chairman Kent pointed out that the Commission has asked the
ARPB to review the areas of the Code that refer to "discouraged items"
as there seems to be a misconception that since the Code limits the
number that are allowed, that being 3, that there are 3 for the taking.
He said that it is intended that each "discouraged item" be evaluated
and its need justified using the 5 items listed in Section 70-4 (c)(3).
It was pointed out that eliminating "discouraged items" entirely could
Olead to "cookie cutter development" and that there are times when a
"discouraged item" can fit very well.
The Town Manager called attention to a list of all of the "discouraged
items" in the Code that the Clerk has prepared. He said that the
Commission did not intend that action be taken on the assignment at this
meeting but that a direction of study be established for discussions at
future meetings, leading to a recommendation.
Vice Chairman Smith observed that the Board has some homework to do.
IX. Items by Board Members continued from May 2017 meeting.
The item from the May 2017 meeting was whether or not the
"discouraged eave heights" should be eliminated. It was pointed out
that this would be considered along with all other "discouraged items"
Mr. Roach reported that there two properties in his neighborhood
Jthat are not being maintained in the conditions expected in Gulf Stream
and he questioned if there is any recourse for this situation. The Town
Manager and Town Clerk explained the legal procedure for this and
assured that the process is underway. It was explained that one is a
construction site and the other is owned by a church with headquarters
in New York and it has been difficult to contact the owners which is the
^ first step in the legal process. The Town Manager said the staff is
aware of these conditions and will continue to work through the process
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to a solution.
X. Items by Staff.
There were no items from the staff.
XI. Public.
There was no public comment.
XII. Adjournment.
Vice Chairman Smith moved to adjourn, Mr. Roach seconded the
motion with all voting AYE and Chairman Kent adjourned the meeting at
10:45 A.M.
Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
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