HomeMy Public PortalAbout02 09 18 MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
HELD BY THE TOWN
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 9, 2018 AT
OCOMMISSION
9:00 A.M. IN THE WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR. COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN
HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order.
Mayor Morgan called the meeting to order at
9:00 A.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call.
Present & Scott W. Morgan
Mayor
Participating: Thomas W. Stanley
Vice Mayor
Paul A. Lyons, Jr.
Commissioner
Joan K. Orthwein
Commissioner
Donna S. White
Commissioner
Also Present & Gregory Dunham
Town Manager
Participating: Edward Nazzaro
Staff Attorney
Edward Allen
Police Chief
Rita Taylor
Town Clerk
Absent W/Notice: John Randolph
Town Attorney
IV. Minutes.
A. Regular Meeting of January 12, 2017.
Mayor Stanley moved to approve the minutes of January
OVice
12, 2018 and Commissioner White seconded the motion with all voting AYE
at the roll call.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes to the agenda.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. March 9, 2018 at 9:00 A.M.
2. April 13, 2018 at 9:00 A.M.
3. May 11, 2018 at 9:00 A.M.
4. June 8, 2018 at 9:00 A.M.
5. July 13, 2018 at 9:00 A.M.
Mayor Morgan called attention to the meeting dates and
all assured they would be present for the March 9, 2018 meeting.
VII. Communication from the Public (3 min. maximum).
�J1 There was no communication from the public.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Declaration of Ex -Parte Communication
Commissioner White stated she had spoken to Mr. Ermers in
person and to Mrs. Ermers later by phone.
B. Administer Oaths.
J The Town Clerk administered the Oath to Matt Wolf, Carlos
Linares, Bob Ross and David Bodker.
C. Items related to previous approvals.
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O1. 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 Stream, Florida 33483, legally
described as Lot 24 and the westerly 100 feet of Lot 30,
Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
Ua. Landscaping
Mr. Wolf explained that they had made changes to the
landscape plan that was originally approved and are now asking for
approval of what is there. He explained the changes and added that the
ARPB is fine with the changes in the back and side yards but wanted the
plantings in the front to follow the plan that was originally approved.
He said that the water meter and septic tank and drain field are
located in the front on the north side of the driveway which restricts
the planting in this area.
The Commission agreed with the ARPB and Mr. Wolf said he would replant
this area but is restricted by the septic system and water meter.
Mayor Morgan believed that the landscape architect needed to illustrate
a Design that takes into consideration the exact locations of these
obstructions and places the plants accordingly. Vice Mayor Stanley
moved that a corrected landscape plan be prepared for review by staff
and then sent back to the ARPB for final review with scale measurements
Oand review of the front landscape plan. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner White and all voted AYE.
b. Style of Outside lights
Vice Mayor Stanley then moved to approve the change in
light fixtures from what was originally approved to
the linear fixtures and Commissioner White seconded
with all voting AYE.
c. Fence Installation
Vice Mayor Stanley included as a part of his previous
motion to approve the chain link fencing as shown on the as -built
drawing and exists at this time, which includes the Clusia hedge that
will grow through the fence. Motion was seconded by Commissioner White
with all voting AYE.
Town Manager Dunham reminded Mr. Wolf that he had agreed he would place
muntins on the windows that are required to have them but they have
not been added as yet. Mr. Wolf assured that they will be added.
D. Applications for Development Approval
J1. An application submitted by Mouw Associates Inc. as
Agent for BW North Ocean Inc., owner of the property
located at 1330 N. Ocean Boulevard, Gulf Stream, Florida
33483, legally described as Lots 7 & 7A Replat of Donald
B. McLouth Subdivision recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 67
of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
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Othe installation of flat, gray thru and thru, slate -
like color, un -coated tile on the roof of the
existing Bermuda style one-story, single family
dwelling located at 1330 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
Florida.
Mr. Ross of Mouw Associates presented a sample of the
the being requested and also a sample of the color that will be used to
repaint the house, an off white slightly tinted cream with white trim.
Commissioner Orthwein moved to approve the installation of the flat gray
thru and thru slate -like color, uncoated tile on the roof of the existing
Bermuda style one-story, single family dwelling located at 1330 N. Ocean
Blvd. and Commissioner Lyons seconded the motion. All voted AYE.
2. An application submitted by Carlos Linares, Randall
Stofft Architects, 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 feet of Lot 1, Gulf Stream, Ocean Tract
recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 81 of the Public Records
of Palm Beach County, Florida.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #1 to permit an additional 220
square feet of covered, unenclosed floor area that
O exceeds the maximum FAR of 8,705 square feet.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #2 to permit the construction of
488 square foot gate house in the Beachfront Design
District.
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.
The Commission believed that the structure is too
high and massive, especially in the center, has too many windows that
are too large and the style of which is discouraged rather than
preferred, thus does not exhibit the smooth, straight design of Bermuda
architecture. With regard to the gate house, there was a question as to
whether or not it is in keeping with the neighborhood concept. Mayor
Morgan pointed out that all members have questioned these items and that
he believed this should be returned to the architect for a second look,
taking into consideration the remarks from the Commission.
After a brief discussion it was determined that the applicant is
withdrawing this submission and will be returning through the ARPB after
meeting with staff, with a different design and presentation.
3. An application submitted by Dave Bodker Landscape
Architecture/Planning Inc. as agent for Paul and Nancy
^ Zarcadoolas, owners of Property located at 1357 North
JOcean Blvd, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as
the South half of Lot 4 and the North half of Lot 5,
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OBlock D, Revised Plat of Block D and E, Palm Beach
Shore Acres.
Mr. Bodker pointed out there will be a new wall
along the front of the property with a white opaque gate across the
driveway that will be constructed with white blocks of concrete
separated with artificial turf. He described the individual plants that
Owill be in front of the wall and along the driveway. He further gave
detail on the planting along the sides in the front and back of the
property.
a. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY CORRIDOR PERMIT to
allow the re -landscaping of the entire Corridor
at 1357 N. Ocean Blvd.
Vice Mayor Stanley moved to approve the North
Ocean Boulevard Overlay Corridor Permit with the condition that any minor
modifications to the approved landscape plan shall be submitted to the
Town Manager for review and approval and any major modifications to the
approved landscape plan shall be brought back to the ARPB for review and
approval, prior to commencement of landscaping. Commissioner Orthwein
seconded the motion and all voted AYE.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to
permit the re -landscaping of the entire
landscaped area of this property.
OVice Mayor Stanley then moved to approve a Level
3 Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed re-
landscaping to an existing landscape plan meets the minimum intent of
the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following
conditions: Any minor modifications to the approved landscape plan
shall be submitted to the Town Manager for review and approval and any
major modifications to the approved landscape plan shall be brought back
to the ARPB for review and approval prior to commencement of
landscaping. Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion and all voted
AYE at the roll call.
IX. Reports.
A. Utility Undergrounding-Danny Brannon (Engineer)
Mr. Dunham reported that to date there have been 11 homes on
Polo, 9 on Gulf Stream Road, 3 on Golf View Dr. connected to the
underground service along with the street lights in those areas.
Commissioner Lyons said the workers were very professional and courteous
when they connected his home and Mr. Dunham said he has been pleased
with the contractor, Wilco. He said when all street lights are powered
up there will be adjustments to the intensity of each.
B. Town Manager
1. Town Hall Addition Progress Report
The Town Manager said they are expected to pour concrete
in the foundation on Monday.
2. Discussion Re: Time Limits on Construction Sites.
Mr. Dunham reported that due to complaints about the
length of time that it takes for construction projects, he and Mr.
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ONazzaro have been researching this problem with regard to other towns.
He pointed out that at this time a building permit stays valid as long
as there is at least 1 building inspection every 180 days as per the
Florida Building Code.
Mr. Nazzaro said that Palm Beach has a code with a sliding scale based
on the number of square feet between 4,000 and 40,000 in the buildings
0and between 16 months and 3 years. He said this was established through
historical data which could be done for Gulf Stream. He added that in
their Code there is a window prior to expiration of the time limit
during which the owner can ask for an extension explaining why the time
limit is not being met along with a daily schedule for completion and a
daily fine of 10 cents per sq. ft. if they exceed the extension that has
been granted. There have been fines of over $200,000 collected so that
does not necessarily solve the problem.
The Mayor directed that staff follow on this by collecting the
historical date and preparing a time schedule for consideration at a
future time.
3. Status of Capital Improvement Project
The Town Manager said he is pleased with the work Mathews
Engineering is doing and especially with the range of alternatives they
will be presenting at the March meeting.
O C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. February 22, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
b. March 22, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
c. April 26, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
d. May 24, 2018 at 8:30 A.M.
e. June 28,2018 at 8:30 A.M.
f. July 26, 2028 at 8:30 A.M.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for January 2018
Mr. Dunham said this report represents one third of the
year and that if there are no questions, it be accepted as presented.
2. Water Usage as of January 31, 2018
The Town Manager said this is a normal water report and
there were no questions. Mayor Morgan declared both the Financial
Report and the Water Report as accepted since there were no questions.
E. Police Chief
1. Activity for January 2018
JChief Allen asked that the report be accepted as
presented, adding that one of the officers saw a young man go over a
fence in Place Au Soleil, take a bicycle and pass it back over the fence
to another young man on the other side of the fence. They both were
apprehended but the owner of the bicycle refused to file charges for the
theft.
Mayor Morgan declared the report as accepted as given.
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THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTi, r uOni0ii, mmr..NuiNG
Cn.�,ritK LL- N01JHN7-t,:)' HM-r1CLE II, UNSIGHTLY, UNSAFE OR
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS, SECTION 22-31, PROHIBITED; PROviuiNU
rnn )tvtmiir51Li iy.eKVvlulNG ruK htet.HL Or ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING AN EFFECiivm
unit. k15L reading)
The Town Cl�--sk read Ordinance No. 18/1 by title after which
Commissioner OrLhwein moved for adopLion ana Commissioner wniLe seconded
the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
B. Ordinance No. 18/2; mN 71nui mNCr, Or inr, 1OwN 7-7Jm llzD�tON Or THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 66 OF THE 10nN %Our, Or VKu1NHNCLo H1 onr-i iON 66- i[
bOAKD MEMBERSHIP, AT SUBPARAGRAAPH (C) TERMS OF OFFICE,
PARAGRAPH (3) HEREOF TO RESCiNu int innKr.1N rmOvi01NC,
rOK -1tK1"1 L1P71TS: PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY- POVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING rOn
rKOv1u1NG HN trrr;C-rivE DATE. (first reading)
Mayor Mo..gan observed that the meeLing Lhis dale has proven
how imporcanL iL is Lo nave inniviOuais tnat understand tho Code and
how it may be applied. He said that by removing the term limiLs iL will
be possible Lo reLain experience❑ persons Lo review tnese aNr,licati-.na.
He added that Gulf Stream is the only town in Palm Beach County LhaL
has Lerm limiLs on Lhese Lypes or review ooarn5.
Town Clerk Taylor read Ordinance No. 18/2 Dy LiLie on iirsL reading.
vice Mayor Stanley m-wvud to a&&rove Ordinance No. 18/2 on first
reading, Commissioner OrLhwein seconded Lhe mcoLion ana aii voLeM jilt aL
Lne roil caii.
C. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
-lnere were no further commGnta.
A . tiajournmenL.
Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 10:55 A.M.
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RiLa L. Taylor
-i-o n Clerk
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