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CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: BOARD MEMBER: ALTERNATE MEMBER: Thomas Smith Paul A. Lyons, Jr. Robert Dockerty Amanda Jones Malcolm Murphy Hewlett Kent Curtiss Roach June 19, 2014 REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL - REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. AGENDA I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call. III. Minutes. A. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing of 5- 22 -14. B. CONTINUATION of the Public Hearing 5 -22 -14 was held 5- 30 -14. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing a. July 24, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. b. There is no meeting in August C. September 25, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. d. October 23, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. e. November to be determined f. December to be determined VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Timothy Swilley as agent for William T. Young, Jr. Trustee, owner of the property located at 2411 North Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida 33483, which is legally described as a parcel of land in Government Lot 3, Section 3, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, Palm Beach County Florida and further described in metes and bounds. a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit installation of a new roof, that will be Alhambra (clay) Spanish " S" Tile, on an existing Mediterranean style single family dwelling and garage, the existing roof of which is Barrel Tile. The color of the tile is Southern Blend and is similar to the existing roof. VII. Items by Staff. A. Final Report from the Ad Hoc Committee 1. Recommendations -Code Amendments a. Generator Noise b. Establishment of a "Waiver" system c. Fences in Place Au Soleil d. Open Front Lawns - Landscaping e. Roofs AGENDA CONTINUED VIII. Items by Board Members. IX. Public. X. Reorganization. A. Election of B. Election of XI. Adjournment. a Chairman a Vice Chairman SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, SAID PARTY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 266.0105, F.S.S. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order: II. Roll Call: Present and Participating Absent with Notice Also Present and Participating Vice - Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 8:35 A.M. Thomas Smith Malcom Murphy Hewlett Kent Paul A. Lyons, Jr. Amanda Jones Robert Dockerty S. Curtiss Roach John Randolph William H. Thrasher Rita L. Taylor Mark Marsh, Bridges & Marsh Vice - Chairman Board Member Alternate Board Member Board Member C�"J Board Member Alternate Board Member Alternate Board Member Town Attorney Town Manager Town Clerk Agent for Mr. Gardiner III. Minutes: A. Regular Meeting and Public Hearing held on April 24, 2014. Board Member Murphy moved and Alternate Member Kent seconded the approval of the Minutes of April 24, 2014 and at Roll Call, all voted AYE. IV. Additions. Withdrawals, Deferrals. Arrangement of Agenda Items: There were none. V. Announcements: A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Dates Vice - Chairman Smith announced the following approved upcoming ARPB meeting dates and asked for any conflicts. a. June 26, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. b. July 24, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. c. There is no meeting in August d. September 25, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. e. October 23, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. Alternate Board Member Kent advised he was uncertain about the June 26, 2014 meeting at this time. VI. Public HeadM: A. Applications for Development Approval ARPB Regular Tlreting & Public Hearing May of 2014 XI. Recess-, Alternate Board Member Kent moved to recess this meeting and reconvene on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 8:30 A.M. and Board Member Murphy seconded the motion with all voting AYE. Vice Chairman Smith recessed the meeting at 8:45 A.M. ez Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk A m On MINUTES OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING THAT WAS HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014, AT 8:30 A.M., WAS HELD ON FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. Attorney Randolph advised that inasmuch as neither of the Chairman or the Vice Chairman is present, it is necessary that an Acting Chairman be appointed for this meeting. Mr. Dockerty moved that Hewlett Kent be appointed Acting Chairman and Mr. Murphy seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. I. Call to Order: II. Roll Call: Present and Participating Absent with Notice Acting Chairman Kent called the meeting to order at 8:35 A.M. Hewlett Kent Malcom Murphy Robert Dockerty Paul A. Lyons, Jr. Amanda Jones Thomas Smith S. Curtiss Roach Acting Chairman Board Member Alternate Board Member Board Member Board Member Vice Chairman Alternate Board Member Also Present and John Randolph Town Attorney Participating William H. Thrasher Town Manager Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk Mark Marsh, Bridges & Marsh Agent for Mr. Gardiner III. Additions, Withdrawals, Deferrals. Arrangement of Agenda Items: There were none. f/ IV. Public Hearing: The Town Clerk administered the Oath to Mr. Mark Marsh, agent for Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, and asked the Board Members if there had been any es pane communication. There was none declared. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, Bridges, Marsh & Associates, as agent for Robert M. Gardiner owner of property located at 530 Old School Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 8, Block 3, Plat No. 1 Polo Fields Subdivision for the following: a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION 1 to permit the addition of a 253 sq. ft. bedroom to an existing home that encroaches approximately 3.5 ft. into the east side setback. b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION 2 to permit the addition of a 253 sq. ft. bedroom to an existing home that extends ARPB Regular Meeting & Public Hearing May 30, 2014 family dwelling at the location described herein meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. All voted AYE at roll call. V. ADJOURNMENT. Acting Chairman Kent asked for a motion to adjourn and Mr. Dockerty so moved, followed with a second by Mr. Murphy with all voting AYE at roll call. Acting Chairman Kent adjourned the meeting at 8:48 A.M. r� #ta. Taylo Town Clerk . � TOWN OF GULF STREAM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING REPORT Application #: 014-07 Owner: William T. Young, Jr. Tr. Address: 2411 N. Ocean Blvd. Agent: Timothy Swilley of Tim Swilley, Inc. Proposed Improvement: Roof material changed to Spanish "S" clay tile. Approvals Requested: Level II Architectural/Site Plan Install Spanish "S" clay tile on a Mediterranean style home located in the RS -B (Beach zoning district). Zoning District: RS -B Adjacent Residences Styles: Mediterranean Considered During Review: Section 70 -218 Roofs b) Preferred. Traditional red barrel tiles Staff Recommendation: Motion for Approval of Level II Arclutectural /Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed Spanish "S" clay - roofing tile does meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. ARPB Date: June 26, 2014 Action: Arclutectural /Site Plan: Town of Gulf Stream TOWN OF GULF STREAM APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL �, RECEIVED A MAY 222014 "Gown of Gulfstream, R This form is to be used for all development review applications to be heard by the Town of Gulf Stream Architectural Review and Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and /or Town Commission. To complete the form properly, please review the accompanying Town of Gulf Stream Instruction Manual for Application for Development Review Form. Failure to complete this form properly will delay its consideration. ARPB File # 1q,7 PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION To be completed by all applicants. A. Project Information I.A.I. Project/Owner Name: William T. Young, Jr. Tr. I.A.2. Project Address: 2411 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Fl. 33483 I.A.3. Project Property Legal Doscription:3- 46 -43, S 147 FT of N 1415.27 FT of Gov LT 3 E I:il I.A.4. Project Description (describe in detail, including # or stories, etc,)Re —roof main house and detached garage with new one (1) piece "Alhambra" Southern Blend handmade Spanish "S" Clay Tile I.A.S. Square Footage of New Structure or Addition: Architectural Style: Mediterranean I.A.6. Check all that apply: UArchlteclural /Site Plan Review ❑ Land Clearing ❑ North Ocean Boulevard Overlay (complete section B) ❑ Demolition of Structures ❑ Non - residential uses ❑ Variance (complete section G) 0 Special Exception (complete section F) 1.A.7. (a) Proposed F.F.E.: N/A Type of Foundation: N/A B. Owner Information 1.8.1. Owner Address: Y.O. Box 1110. Lexington. KY 40588 -1110 I.B.2. Owner Phone Number: 859- 335 -2255 Fax: 859- 266 -8939 I.B.3. Owner Signature: l," C. Agent Information I.C.I. Agent Name and Firm Name; Timothy Swillev of Tim Swillev Inc. I.C.2. Agent Address: 1810 Hypoluxo Road, Suite D -6 Lake Worth Fl. 33462 I.C.3. Agent Phone Number: (o) 561 -547 -3040 cell 561 -436 -1325 Fax 561 -547 -3060 1.C.4. Agent Signature Official Use Only Pre -App Date; ARPB Date: App Date: Recommondation: Corn Date: TC Date: Decision: 12 13 6- 40 /, -/J= .�-- 22 -/ Application for Development Approval Form ADA.2000 revised 6/13/00 Page 2 Town of Gulf Stream PART III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION To be completed by all applicants after pre - application conference with Town Staff. Please be concise but brief. Attach additional sheets only when necessary and be sure to include the appropriate and complete question number for each response. A. Project Description and Justification III.A.1. In what zoning district is the project site located? RS-13 III.A.2. Is the project compatible with the intent of the zoning district ? IS No Explain: III.A.3. Is the project consistent with the Future Land Use Map and goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan? es No Explain: III.A.4. How are ingress and egress to the property to be provided? Exis I I I.A.S. a. b. C. d. e. f. How are the following utilities being provided to the property? Stormwater Drainage Sanitary Sewer Potable water Irrigation Water Electricity I elephone g. Gas h. Cable Television AII.Zxisting III.A.6. If the project involves the erection of one or more structures, please describe how the structures are consistent with the criteria in Section 66 -144 of the Town of Gulf Stream Code. (Attach additional sheet if necessary.) PART IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section A is to be completed by all applicants after pre - application conference with Town staff. Answering "Yes" to any question in Section A requires the completion of additional Sections as indicated. A. Additional Approval slRequirements IV.A.1. Does the project involve lad area within fifty feet (50') of the Al (North Ocean Boulevard) right -of -way? Yes No (If "Yes ", Section B of this part must be completed.) IV.A.2. Does the project involve the demolition of one or more structures? Yes No (if "Yes ", Section C of this part must be completed.) IV.A.3. Does the project involve the clearing or the filling of any portion of an exis�i�gi vacant lot or more than fifty percent (50 %) of the landscape area of a developed lot' Yes o (If "Yes ", Section D of this part must be completed.) IV.A.4. Does the project require approval of a Special Exception? Yes No (If "Yes ", Section E of this part must be completed.) IV.A.S. Is the proje ,at variance with any regulations contained in the Zoning Code? Yes No (If "Yes ", Section G of this part must be completed.) Application for Development Approval, Form ADA.32000 Page February 2002 ., �, �� ..r c...:. - � r -:. �„` .. r ����~ �� ,, rk., <, � �;L .� , f ..wr �. r y T � ., � � �, �� a+s� ., �, �� ..r c...:. - � r -:. �„` .. r ����~ �� ,, rk., <, � �;L .� , f ..wr �. 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Taylor TO: ARPB Members DATE: June 18, 2014 RE: Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations -Code Changes Please find enclosed a copy of the report from the Ad Hoc Committee that was presented at the conclusion of their assignment. Also enclosed is a Memorandum listing the recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee. These recommendations, if accepted, will require Code changes. Proposed Code amendments are first required to be reviewed by the ARPB and then forwarded to the Town Commission with a recommendation from the ARPB. There are other items and /or Code Sections to be reviewed, some of which are "housekeeping" matters. These will be addressed after you have completed your review of the Ad Hoc Committee recommendations. If you have any questions, please call. TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA JOAN K. ORTHWEIN, Mayor THOMAS M. STANLEY, Vice -Mayor W. GARRETT DERING ROBERT W. GANGER DONNA S. WHrTE January 16, 2014 Dear Fellow Gulf Stream Residents, Telephone (561)276.5116 Fax (561)737.0188 Town Manager WILLIAM H. THRASHER Town Clerk RITA L TAYLOR The Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream has appointed an Ad Hoc Committee to review and consider a series of specific changes to the Design Manual of the Town and the processes that are utilized in implementing the provisions of the Manual. The Manual has been in existence since 1995 and changes have been made periodically as deemed appropriate. Overall it is thought that the Manual has stood the Town in good stead. At the same time, there are a number of changes that should be considered, and it is the feeling of the Ad Hoc Committee that our residents should have the opportunity to propose suggestions, if they are of the opinion that parts of the Manual or the processes used in its implementation, should be altered. If you have specific suggestions, the Committee invites you to send your written comments to the Committee, in care of the Town Hall at the address below, or E mail your comments to the web address, which is also set forth below. We will appreciate your input. The Ad Hoc Committee Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 adcomrc'7,.eulf- streani.ore William Boardman, Chairman David Bodker, Committee Member Richard Mouw, Committee Member Patricia Randolph, Committee Member Ben Schreier, AIA, Committee Member 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483 Finally, the Committee in its work received valuable input from our community; some in the formal way described above and some more informally because of the resident's knowledge of who was on this Committee. It became clear to the members from this input that there needs to be work done on making our residents feel more like "customers ". The perception tends to be that the Town likes to say "no" when interpreting the Design Manual issues. When the members of the Committee inquired on specific resident's issues they often found that the staff of the Town was going to great lengths to find a way to accommodate the resident, but in no way were they communicating to the resident about their efforts on the resident's behalf. Many of the problems raised with the Design Manual are, in fact, problems of perceived attitude and communication. The Town staff needs help in understanding how to communicate with residents. From time to time it can be difficult to deal with the Town's residents. An educational program for the staff, perhaps with professional help, should be implemented. The Commission should also give consideration to creating the volunteer position of a Town ombudsman to aide this communication process. In closing this report, the entire Committee wishes to thank the entire staff of the Town for their counsel and help in this process. Our special thanks to Rita and Bill. Their input and knowledge of the oral history of our wonderful Town were most helpful, if not essential. INTRODUCTION TO THE REPORT OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE FORMED TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUEL Pursuant to an informal commitment that was made as part of the Town's settlement of various suits with the O'Boyle interests, the Ad Hoc Committee was formed in January and had it's first meeting on January 16`h. There were a total of ten meetings with the final meeting being on May 8`h. The Committee was originally composed of Richard Mouw, Patricia Randolph, Benjamin Schreier, AIA, David Bodker and Chairman, William Boardman. Mr. Bodker stepped down as a member early on and Keith Williams took his place for the last few meetings, where landscape issues were discussed. The charter of the Committee was broad and it was the Committee's decision to avoid zoning issues and matters outside of the Design Manual. It was also the Committee's feeling, at the first meeting, that we should send a brief letter to the community residents informing them of the Committee's existence. This letter encouraged our residents to submit comments and suggestions that the Committee might consider. This invitation extended to specific matters concerning the Design Manuel and further solicited comments concerning the processes used to implement the Design Manual's provisions. In late January, the letter was sent to approximately 500 households in the Town. By the Committee meeting on February 131h eight responses had been received and one or two more trickled in after that date. The Town Staff had a short list of items to be considered, as did the Chairman of the Architectural Review and Planning Board (ARPB). After reviewing the various comments, it was the Committee's view that, despite Mr. O'Boyle's public statements that the great bulk of the Design Manual should be repealed and design matters left to individual decisions by residents, this was not the desire of our residents. The comments received were very specific and there was no suggestion that there should be a broad review of the Design Manuel or in fact a repeal of any sort. As a result the Committee concluded to work with the Town Staff and deal with each of the specific suggestions presented. As it began its deliberations, the Committee was advised that it was purely an advisory group and that while it would make recommendation to the ARPB and Town Commission, it was not a decision making body and thus would not be subject to certain procedures applicable to decision making bodies. The Committee was also advised that it was bound to the provisions of the "Sunshine" law. The Committee consulted with the Town Staff and Mr. Randolph, Town Attorney, on compliance with this statute. Attached to this Introduction is a document prepared by Town Staff that lists seven specific recommended changes to the Design Manual. One of these seven relates to the landscape provisions and contains a number of sub - recommendations. When our Committee looked at the first draft of this list, we were a bit shocked that our work product looked so limited. Upon reflection it seems to us that this initial reaction on our part fails to recognize the basic nature of our project. We were engaged in a review and culling process and a tremendous amount of our time and efforts were spent on discussing and studying items that were ultimately rejected. An example is the issue of the location of a certain type of "accessory structures" that is, mechanical equipment. More and more people are placing pool pumps, pool heaters and generators on the rear most parts of lots. We had very interesting discussions of these issues that took a great deal of our time. In the final analysis we decided not to recommend any change in required location. No changes were made relating to metal roof materials, plastic fence materials and, to some extent, fence heights. The other reason why we ended up with a limited list of recommendations is simply that the Design Manual is a good document. The professionals on the Committee spoke often of the quality of the Design Manual and how they know where they stand when they are working in Gulf Stream. They stated that they are able to give their clients accurate advice. The Committee was impressed that not only was the Design Manual the product of a very, very detailed effort at the time it was created but since it's inception in 1995 it was reviewed in 1997 and again on numerous occasions by the ARPB. Probably the most significant recommendation of the Committee is that a "Waiver" provision be added to the Design Manuel. This provision would only relate to requirements in the Design Manuel and would give flexibility to the ARPB and Town Commission to waive provisions when the stated criteria are met, if they chose to do so. It was the Committee's belief that there are situations where resident proposals should be granted, even though the situation does not meet the strict requirements for a Variance. There are a few observations that the Committee wishes to make that are not in the category of formal recommendations. The Committee, throughout the process, became ever increasingly aware that Place au Soleil is a bit of a community unto itself. It is the Committee's consensus that efforts should be increased to understand and respect that PAS is different than the other parts of Gulf Stream on the barrier island. It is very different than the Core area and steps should be taken to have a continuing dialog with the PAS Homeowner's Association so that the Commission and ARPB will understand the desires of the great majority of the residents of PAS. There is no apparent reason why PAS can't have requirements that their residents desire. The problem is that there is no established way for the feelings of the silent majority to express their views. For example, in the course of the Committee's work a resident of PAS sent out a blast E mail to well over 50 residents of PAS asking them to communicate to us on an issue. The Committee received about ten communications of some sort. The dilemma is that in situations such as this, one does not know where the other 90 residents of PAS stand. The PAS representative on the Commission and the PAS Homeowner's Association could and should serve a very valuable roll. Specific items, while still consistent with the general Gulf Stream approach, could be custom fitted to the PAS community when a clear majority view is expressed by proper representatives. INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM (D TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER WILLIAM H. THRASHER DATE: May 8, 2014 TO: ARPB chairman and ARPB members (copy provided to Town Commission) RE: Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations - Code Changes Section 22 -78 Regulations. Generator Noise Change "full power" or "full load" to norm running. Note: There was no discussion whether the present 72 dB(A) rating for "full load" should be changed. The rating of 72 dB(A) at full load is most likely more restrictive and thus quieter than a rating of 72 dB(A) at normal running. Establish a "Waiver" System with criteria of approval for section 70 -96 to but not including section 70- 296. Fees, exact language and placement within the existing code to be determined by the Commission. Criteria for allowing waivers: 1. Granting the waiver will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood where it is to be located. 2. The waiver, if granted, will be compatible with adjoining development and the intended purpose of the district in which it is to be located. 3. The waiver, if granted, will be compatible with other design elements of the structure. 4. The waiver, if granted, will not do an injustice to the integrity of the Design Guidelines within the district. 5. The waiver, if granted, is meritorious to the Town because of its general appearance and adherence to the majority of design elements within the structure. Note: The introduction of a "Waiver" system does not mandate approval by the Commission. Section 70 -187 Table of district standards. (6) Fences "Place au Soleil" front. Provide language that would allow 6' open aluminum rail fences with a minimum 2' high base of landscape material planted in front (roadside) of the rail fence and shall be maintained a minimum 3' height. Such fencing would not extend beyond the applicable outer face of the structure. Note: There was consensus among members to ask for input from the Home Owners Association as there may be a majority of residents satisfied with the present code language. Section 66 -1. Definitions. Open Front Lawns herein referred to as view vista and applicable to front yards within the North/South and Place au Soleil Districts. A view vista is the measurement distance of the front property line. Open front lawns, view vista, shall be a minimum of 75 % of the front property line and without landscape planting exceeding mature height of 3'. The landscaped vista view, plantings over 3', shall be no more than 25% of the front property line. Note: There was consensus among members to ask for input from the Home Owners Association as there may be a majority of residents satisfied with the present code language. Final Ad Hoc Recommendations May 8, 2014 Page 2 Definition of "Waiver" (Placement and Section location to be recommended by legal at a later date). Sec. 70 -146. Purpose. (Division 3. General Landscape Standards) (a) The landscape architectural standards have been developed to reinforce the overall character and the image of the town environment. (b) The primary objectives of the landscape standards are to: (1) Reinforce the communitys identity. (2) Enhance visual quality. (3) Provide buffering. (4) Provide a pleasant environment for living areas. (5) Provide a pleasant environment for driving, walking, and other activities in the community. (c) The correct selection of plant material: (1) Beautifies the streetscape and softens buildings. (2) Controls glare. (3) Controls wind and directs breezes. (4) Provides shade. (5) Reduces evapo - transpiration rates and humidity. (6) Reinforces the identity of various districts. I. 4 X lr Y h •� .'. Imo,' �. �.� •.:I�r�.��• i:� _ n ' Landscape elements help to refine boundaries and reinforce the identity of the community Sec. 70 -147. Planting techniques. The town has a diverse selection of plant material and varying compositions. Formal, informal, manicured, and naturalistic planting techniques are evident. (1) Formal. The arrangement of plant material in an ordered unified repetitious way (usually even number of groupings). (2) Informal The arrangement of plant material in a random grouping or asymmetric design. (3) Manicured. Well- maintained and regularly pruned. (4) Naturalistic. Allowed to grow freely with minimal maintenance. Final Ad Hoc Recommendations May 8, 2014 Page 3 Formal r-1, m-z Manicured Formal planting creates unified rhythm Informal, multi - layered planting -_ S. Informal Naturalistic Final Ad Hoc Recommendations May 8, 2014 Page 4 Manicured, well- maintained hedges along private roadway Naturalistic entry planting See. 70 -148. Principles. Because of this diversity, no particular style or technique is encouraged or discouraged overall. Landscape issues shall shRuld be addressed on a district level basis. Some underlying principles do apply to the town as a whole: (1) Required. Minimum landscaped open space of 40 percent of the lot area (pool decks and driveway area shall not count towards the 40 percent open space) Irrigation shall be provided consistent with Section 66 -399 of this code. (2) Preferred. Consistency of neighborhood maintenance techniques Consistency of neighborhood plant material, scale, massing, and selection Controlled and planned use of exotics Efficient irrigation Protection and enhancement of existing plant material Semi - pervious driveway material (Chattahoochee stone, pavers) Use of natives Xeriscapingtechniques (3) Discouraged. Hedges over four feet if located within 15 feet of the ICW W or seaward of the 1978 CCCL Aeasia species £ehixus terebinth Large expanses of impervious driveway materials (4) Prohibited. In Place An Soleil, hedges over four feet if located within 15 feet of a canal as measured from the landward edge of the seawall cap. Any hedges currently existing which are in contravention of this provision shall be removed or brought into compliance no later than September 1, 2005. Chainlink fence unless concealed 100 percent by plant material Driveway materials using primary or bright, bold colors (red, blue, etc.) Painted driveways Removal of any plant material within the right -of -way without town approval Removal of trees and palms (other than invasive exotics) over eight inches in caliper without town approval of a land clearing plan Final Ad Hoc Recommendations May 8, 2014 Page 5 The use of synthetic or artificial plant material Tire strip driveways Invasive, exotic snecies: Australian pine (Casuarina spp.), except where permitted in the North Ocean Boulevard Overlay District Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthefolius) Meleleuca (Meleleuca quinquenervia) Old -World Climbing fern (Lv¢ odium microphyllum) Air Potato Vine (Dioscorea bulbifera) Carrotwood (Cupanionsis anacardiodies) Earleaf Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis) Schefflera (Scheftlem actinophylla) Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata) (Ord. No. 00 -1, ff 49, 50, 3- 10 -00, Ord. No. 04 -9, § 3, 2- 11 -05) Sec. 70 -149. Typical native plants. Listed below are some of the native plants that are appropriate and presently found in the town: (1) Ground covers. Tall Sea Ox -Eye Daisy — �Borrichia 1 (2) Shrubs. Cocoplum arborescens Chrysobalanus icaco Firebush Hamelia patens Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifem Hobe Sound Dwarf Cocoplum Chrysobalanus icaco Hawaiian Beach Berry Scaevola frutescens (3) Palms. Royal Palm Roystonea elata Paurotis Palm Acoelonhaphe wrightii I(4) Sabal Palm Sabal palmetto Trees. -- - Dahoon Holly Ilex cassine Coccoloba uvifera i Sea Grape Satin Leaf Pitch Apple Live Oak Mahogany Gumbo Limbo - - - - -- Buttonwood I Chrysophyllum oliviforme Clusia rosea Quercus virginiana Swietenia mahagoni Bursera simaruba Conocarpus erectus See. 70-150. Other plants used in the town. �?p The (1) Ground comers. are examples of materials presently found in the town: Chinese Taro Swordfem jLaua'e, East Indian Wart Fern Peace Lily Dwarf Peace Lilv Alocasia cuculata Nephrolepis exaltata Polypodium phymatodes Spathiphyllum clevelandi Spathiphyllum "Wallisii" Final Ad Hoc Recommendations May 8, 2014 Page 6 (b) Three excellent reference books are: (1) Florida, My Eden (Exotic and Native Plants for Use in Tropic and Subtropic Landscape) by Frederic B. Stresau, F.A.S.L.A. (2) Florida Landscape Plants, Native and Exotic, revised edition, by John V. Watkins and Thomas J. Sheehan. (3) Waterwise South Florida Landscapes: South Florida Water Management District Section 70 -151. Applicability and Permitting Dwarf Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides "Minima" 1(2) Tall shrubs. Southern Wax Privet Ligustrum japonicum j 10leander Nerium oleander Kopsia Ochrosia parviflora Truk Island Beach Berry Scaevola koenigii Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa smensis Sandankwa Viburnum Viburnum suspensum Ficus Ficus spp. (3) Shrubs. Surinam Cherry Eugenia uniflora Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides Ixora Ixora'Singapore', 'Maui', Nora Grant', 'Super King' etc. Dwarf Oleander Nerium oleander Tetite salmon' ITobira Pittosporum tobira Crepe Jasmine Tabernaemontana divaricata Chalcas I Murraya paniculata (4) Vines. j 113rown Bud Allamanda Allamanda cathartica'Hendersonii' Bougainvillea Bougainvillea spectabilis Monsters or Ceriman Monstera deliciosa Confederate Jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides ,(5) Palms. European Fan Palm Chamaerops humilis Areca Palm Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Coconut Palm Cocos nucifera "Malayan" Coconut Palm Cocos nucifera "Maypan" Senegal Date Palm Phoenix reclinata Pigmy Date Palm Phoenix roebelenii (6) Trees. Alexander Laurel or Kamani I Calophyllum inophyllum Satin Leaf Chrysophyllum oliviforme Cattley Guava Psidium littorale Pigeon Plum Coccoloba diversifolia (b) Three excellent reference books are: (1) Florida, My Eden (Exotic and Native Plants for Use in Tropic and Subtropic Landscape) by Frederic B. Stresau, F.A.S.L.A. (2) Florida Landscape Plants, Native and Exotic, revised edition, by John V. Watkins and Thomas J. Sheehan. (3) Waterwise South Florida Landscapes: South Florida Water Management District Section 70 -151. Applicability and Permitting Final Ad Hoc Recommendations May 8, 2014 Page 7 The provisions of this division shall apply to all new development and redevelopment, as defined by Section 58- 76, within the Town. In addition, whenever 50% of the existing vegetation in the area seen from the street is altered landscape plan and permit are required. Any landscape plan requires a separate irrigation and landscape lighting permit. Note: The Committee recommended approval of Mr. Marty Minor's landscape proposal, except for the 25% rule, and added that a separate landscape lighting and irrigation permit is required. Section 70 -166 Purpose. (Division 4. General Outdoor Lighting Standards Add the following language. "A separate landscape and /or security lighting permit is required" for any such work. Sections 70 -99, 70 -218 and 70 -238 There was consensus with all members to have these sections "reconciled" to each other so that what appears in 70 -99, with subsections 1, 2, and 3, will also appear in 70 -218 and 70 -238. For example, language prohibiting metal roofs would be added to sections 70 -218 and 70 -238. Add language at (c) Prohibited. Cedar Shakes (except Anglo Caribbean, British West Indies and Georgian) Sections 70 -238 Roofs. (a) "Or other dark colored tiles" to be added after the words "slate like ".