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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. O II 2017, 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 ARPB Regular Meeting 6 Public Hearing, December 28, 2017 at 8:30 A.M. 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. 2 ARPB Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, December 28, 2017 at 8:30 A.M. 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 3 ARPB Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, December 28, 2017 at 8:30 A.M. 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 El ARPB Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, December 28, 2017 at 8:30 A.M. 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 R