HomeMy Public PortalAbout12 27 18 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, DECEMBER 27, 2018 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.
Acting Chairman, Malcolm Murphy called the meeting to order at
8:30 A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating:
Also Present &
Participating:
Absent W/Notice:
Malcolm Murphy
Curtiss Roach
Robert Dockerty
Caroline Delafield
Amanda Jones
Gregory Dunham
Edward Nazzaro
Rita Taylor
Thomas Smith
Jorgette Smith
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Board Member
Alternate Board Member
Town Manager
Staff Attorney
Town Clerk
Chairman
Board Member
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 11-15-18.
Mr. Roach moved and Mr. Dockerty seconded the motion to approve
the minutes of November 15, 2018 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 24, 2019 at 8:30 A.M.
b. February 28, 2019 at 8:30 A.M.
C. March 28, 2019 at 8:30 A.M.
d. April 25, 2019 at 8:30 A.M.
e. May 23, 2019 at 8:30 A.M.
f. June 27, 2019 at 8:30 A.M.
g. July 25, 2019 at 8:30 A.M.
Acting Chairman Murphy called attention to the future meeting dates
and stated he will be unable to attend the meeting on January 24, 2019
and March 28, 2019.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Declaration of Ex -Parte Communication
Mr. Dockerty stated that he had ex -parte communication with
Mr. Kevin Clark, the applicant of the second submission, 30-45
days ago.
B. Administer Oaths
The Town Clerk administered the Oath to Greg Kino, Dan Sugg,
Fredy Polania, Carlos Linares, Maureen Smith and David Frank.
C. Applications for Development Approval
1. Continuation of an application submitted by Randall Stofft
Architects, an agent for Scott and Beata Galloway, owners
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of property located at 1535 N. Ocean Boulevard, Gulf
Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as portion of the
North 100 feet of the South 168 feet of Government Lot 1
of Section 10, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, Palm
Beach County, Florida, lying East of the Easterly Right-
of-way line of Ocean Boulevard.
a. Construction of an exterior staircase
b. Construction of a trellis
C. Enclose existing breezeway
d. Installation of a new, flat terra cotta roof
e. Construction of a new retaining wall
f. Construction of a new dune walk -over
g. Revise the original landscape/hardscape design
Mr. Greg Kino, from the law firm of Ciklin Lubitz, spoke on behalf
of The Galloway's who were unable to attend the meeting. He said that
Daniel Sugg had taken over landscaping from Tony Grimaldi, who has since
retired. Mr. Kino stated that they met December 3, 2018 on-site with
both the Galloway's, Mr. Leslie Alexander and their lawyers to walk the
property. On December 7, 2018, an e-mail was received from Mr.
Sebastian Martinez, on behalf of Mr. Alexander, stating he approved of
the plans (see e-mail).
Mr. Daniel Sugg, landscape architect, went over some of the changes
being made. He pointed out that the wall on the southern property line
was now removed with a black coated chain-link fence replacing it six
inches from the property line and planting 8' podocarpus that will be
maintained at a height of no more than ten feet. He went on to point
out what landscaping was to remain and some of the new vegetation being
brought in.
Mr. Fredy Polania, architect, explained that they have not deviated
from the submitted drawings. The drawings show a flat terra cotta tile
roof, which they would prefer over the barrel tile roof. He brought two
samples with him. Town Manager Dunham spoke up and said that per Town
Clerk Taylor, the barrel tile is required for a Spanish Mediterranean
Style per the Code. Vice Chairman Murphy then told Mr. Polania that
they must adhere to the Code, and Mr. Polania agreed.
Town Manager Dunham pointed out that the Effective Lot Area was
recomputed since the attorney from the November meeting stated that it
was incorrect.
Mr. Roach moved to recommend approval of a Level II
Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed
construction of a 709 sq. ft. guest suite above the existing three -car
garage that is attached to an existing two-story Gulf Stream Bermuda
style, single-family dwelling and extensive landscaping of the property
meet the minimum intent of the design manual and applicable review
standards with the following condition:
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1. Any minor modifications in the approved landscaping shall be
submitted to the Town Manager for review and approval and any
major modifications shall be brought back to the ARPB for review
and approval, prior to commencement of landscaping.
Mr. Dockerty seconded the motion with all voting AYE.
2. Re -submission of application submitted by Carlos Linares,
Architect, as Agent for Kevin and Michelle Clark, the owners of
property located at 3400 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida, which
is legally described as Lot 10 & N 50' of Lot 11 in Polo Cove
Subdivision.
a. LAND CLEARING PERMIT
b. DEMOLITION PERMIT to remove existing buildings.
c. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit a 30 ft. rear setback.
d. LEVEL III ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a two-story, 7,406 square foot single
family Bermuda -style home with attached garage, pool
and pool pavilion.
Mr. Carolos Linares, architect, stated he is presenting for a
second time since they were denied the special exception the first time.
They re -submitted new floor plans decreasing the overall square footage
of the closed and un -enclosed square footage down to 7,406 sq. ft. which
is under the allowable 7,410 sq. ft.
Acting Chairman Murphy asked if there had been any feedback
from the neighbors to which Town Clerk Taylor answered there had not.
Mr. Roach asked if the building architecture is remaining the
same to which Mr. Linares answered in the affirmative stating that all
changes were made from within taking a foot here and there.
Acting Chairman Murphy asked to see the tile. The entire board
commented on how dark the the was and that it didn't look that dark on
the rendition shown. Mr. Murphy asked that the rendering be changed to
show the darker tile when they take it to the Town Commission. Mr.
Linares agreed to do that.
Mr. Roach added that he was sorry to see the 200 year old tree
leave the property. Maureen Smith, landscape architect, stated that they
had saved a lot of vegetation on the property and were continuing to
salvage as much as possible.
Mr. Dockerty moved to recommend approval of a LAND CLEARING
PERMIT. Mr. Roach seconded the motion with all voting AYE.
Mr. Dockerty moved to recommend approval of a DEMOLITION PERMIT
to remove existing buildings. Mr. Roach seconded the motion with all
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voting AYE.
Mr. Dockerty moved to recommend approval for a SPECIAL
EXCEPTION for a 30 ft. rear setback. Mr. Roach seconded the motion with
all voting AYE.
Mr. Dockerty moved to recommend approval for a Level III
Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the construction of a
two-story 7,406 sq. ft. single-family Bermuda style home with attached
garage, pool and pool pavilion meet the minimum intent of the Design
Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions:
1. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the owner
of the property shall prepare and sign a Gulf Stream Driveway
Removal Agreement.
2. Any minor modifications in the approved landscaping shall be
submitted to the Town Manager for review and approval and any
major modification shall be brought back to the ARPB for review
and approval, prior to commencement of landscaping.
Mr. Roach seconded the motion with all voting AYE.
3. An application submitted by David Frank as agent for
Scott and Esther Carmilani, owners of property located at
1222 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida 33483, legally
described as Lot 3, Hidden Harbour Estates Plat 2.
a. Demolition to prepare existing structure for an
addition to the existing second floor.
b. Level II Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the
conversion of the second story balcony on the existing
two-story single family Bermuda style dwelling to 430
sq. ft. of living space.
Mr. David Frank, architect, explained that the owners wanted to
take a second floor balcony and convert it into an enclosed living
space. They also want to remove steps, pedestal and French doors in the
front of the house replacing them with a window to match the existing.
Mr. Dockerty moved to recommend approval of a demolition permit to
prepare the existing structure for an addition to the existing second
floor. Mr. Roach seconded the motion with all voting AYE.
Mr. Dockerty moved to recommend approval of a Level II
Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the conversion of the second
story balcony on the existing two-story single family Bermuda style
dwelling to 430 sq. ft. of living space. Mr. Roach seconded the motion
with all voting AYE.
VII. Items by Staff.
A. Town Manager
1. Town Manager Dunham explained that they took the
recommendation of the ARPB to bring the length of construction periods
to the Town Commission. At the December meeting, the Town Commission
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agreed that something must be done and have asked the Staff Attorney to
draft an Ordinance that regulates construction time for the Town of Gulf
Stream.
VIII. Items by Board Members.
Mrs. Delafield asked if something could be done regarding empty
lots on which buildings have been demolished but nothing has been done
to keep them up. Mr. Dockerty agreed that there should be something in
place that requires them to keep the property beautified until
construction begins. Town Manager Dunham agreed they would look into it
and bring something back at the next meeting.
IX. Public.
There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment.
Acting Chairman Murphy adjourned the meeting at 9:20 A.M.
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