HomeMy Public PortalAbout12 19 2019 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 19, 2019 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 Smith called the meeting to order at 8:35 A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating:
Also Present &
Participating:
Thomas
Smith
Chairman
Malcolm
Murphy
Vice Chairman
Robert
Dockerty
Board Member
Curtiss
Roach
Board Member
Amanda
Jones
Alternate Board Member
Gregory Dunham
Edward Nazzaro
Rita Taylor
Town Manager
Staff Attorney
Town Clerk
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 10-24-19.
Vice Chairman Murphy moved and Board Member Roach seconded the
motion to approve the minutes of October 24, 2019 and all voted AYE at
roll call.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were none.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. January 23, 2020 at 8:30 A.M.
d. February 27, 2020 at 8:30 A.M.
e. March 26, 2020 at 8:30 A.M.
f. April 23, 2020 at 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Smith called attention to the future meeting dates.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A.Declaration of Ex -Parte Communication
There was none.
B.Administer Oaths
Town Clerk Taylor swore in everyone who thought they might
speak.
C. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Bryan Donahue, Insite Studio,
as Agent for The Little Club, Inc. the owners of
property located at 100 Little Club Road, Gulf Stream,
Florida, which is legally described in metes and bounds
a. Demolition Permit to prepare for alternations to
existing building.
b. Level 2 Site Plan Review to permit an addition of 848
sq. ft. to existing building, new roof construction,
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architectural fagade modifications and landscape
enhancements.
Bryan Donahue from Insite Studio made a PowerPoint
presentation as agent for The Little Club, Inc. Mr. Donahue explained
that 848 additional sq. ft. would be added to the existing building,
roof tile would be replaced with minor modifications being made to the
roof, windows being replaced and the architectural fagade would see some
small changes as well as some hardscape and landscape changes. Keith
Spina, architect with GliddenSpina & Partners, explained that The Little
Club wanted to remain the same, so they were just making a few
modifications to enhance what was already there. Mr. Spina stated they
were going to make a roof modification to increase the ceiling height
and help screen the mechanical equipment that is on the roof. Mr. Spina
said they were adding an octagonal space in the dining room to take
advantage of the golf course view. Mr. Donahue showed the landscape
design that would clean up what was presently there and go for a clean
and simple look in the front and on the patio spaces in the rear. The
palm trees will be relocated on the property, he added.
Chairman Smith asked about the new patio feature and wondered
if there would be tables and chairs put out. Mr. Spina said it wasn't
meant as a dining area, but a nice area for someone to stand or have
cocktails, bringing a little bit of the outside into the dining area
with hedges high enough so that you're not looking into the parking
area. Chairman Smith asked if they were going to cover the patio area
at the octagonal feature to which Mr. Spina said they would not because
the membership at The Little Club did not want it. Board member
Dockerty asked what kind of roof tile was going to be used to which Mr.
Spina said they were using the same white cement tile that is already
present. Vice Chairman Murphy thought the right side of the building
lacked the detail of what was happening everywhere else and wondered if
faux windows could be put in. Alternate Board Member Jones pointed out
that was where the locker rooms were located and maybe landscaping would
be nice. Town Manager Dunham stated that whatever the decision was
needed to be approved by the staff, to which the board said it wouldn't
need to come back before them, just approved by the staff.
Town Resident, James Shelter, stated observations that he had
made after coming into Town Hall to look at the drawings. Mr. Shelter
wanted to know if the current parking space was insufficient or was The
Little Club planning on adding to the membership. He also was concerned
about the parking lot being in a low point and wondered if a storm sewer
system was going to be put in. Mr. Shelter stated Little Club Road was
owned by four different parties and during the project he thought the
road would get a lot of wear and tear by construction vehicles and would
it be maintained for the community using it. Mr. Shelter stated that
the plans did not show the proposed pickleball court and he wondered why
this was a separate submission and not combined with the pickleball
court application. Chairman Smith stated the potential damage to the
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roads, the storm sewer system and land elevation were not on the agenda
for discussion. Town Manager Dunham agreed and added that those were
all private roads.
Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to approve a demolition
permit for the reconstruction of the roof and for the demolition of
certain perimeter walls. Board Member Dockerty seconded the motion and
all voted AYE at roll call. Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to
approve a Level II Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the
renovation of the existing clubhouse, which includes 848 sq. ft. in
building additions, reconstruction of the roof, improvements to the
architectural fagade and landscape enhancements meet the minimum intent
of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following
condition:
1. 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. Board Member Dockerty seconded
the motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
2. Final Shutter Review -3112 Gulf Stream Road
a. Shutter Color request.
Rustem Kupi, Architect, for 3112 Gulf Stream Road, stated
that they were back to review the shutter color that the clients had
requested. He added they loved the Town of Gulf Stream logo so much
that they went with the color of the sun in the Town logo. He stated
that the board had previously approved the light green, but the sherbet
color is what his client preferred and had seen on a house in Bermuda.
Chairman Smith asked if there was a variant of the sherbet color as he
thought it was a bit bold. Board Member Roach asked if Mr. Kupi had a
picture of the house in Bermuda so they could see it in context, to
which Mr. Kupi said he would ask them. Town Manager Dunham read Section
70-102 from the Town Code that referred to shutters and awnings with
non-traditional shutter colors, as well as extremely bright colors,
being prohibited. Board Member Dockerty asked if the client would be
willing to tone down the sherbet color, to which Mr. Kupi said he would
ask. Chairman Smith stated that Mr. Kupi needed to come back with some
alternatives. Mr. Kupi asked if they decided on the mint green, would
they need come back or if they could just proceed. Mr. Dunham stated
that the house which is due north of 3112 Gulf Stream has shutters that
are very similar to the light green/mint and added that the Code talks
about diversity. Mr. Kupi stated that when this application was
approved, the house next door had different colored shutters. Vice
Chairman Murphy made a motion on the two samples that were presented, if
the owners of the property decide to go with the green, the Board
accepts it and they can move forward. If the owners wish to pursue the
potential of having orange shutters, they need to come back with a
different color and photographs. The motion was seconded by Board
Member Roach but was then interrupted by Town Manager Dunham before the
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vote because he needed clarification. Town Clerk Taylor then asked if
this was in the form of a recommendation because it needed to go to the
Commission. Mr. Kupi asked if they had to go before the Commission if
the client chose the mint green because it was previously approved. Ms.
Taylor stated it wasn't approved but that the Commission voted that the
client needed to come back before the ARPB. Board Member Dockerty read
from an e-mail that stated the Town Commission conditioned their
approval of this project on deciding the color at the end of the
construction. Vice Chairman Murphy withdrew the previous motion and
made a new motion stating that if the owners decided to go with the mint
shutters, the ARPB recommend it is approved. If the owners come back
with another color, including the orange, they had to come back to the
ARPB with pictures and examples of the colors they wish to use on the
property. Board Member Dockerty seconded the motion and all voted AYE
at roll call.
VII. Items by Staff.
There were none.
VIII. Items by Board Members.
There were none.
IX. Public.
There were none.
X. Adjournment.
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:15 A.M.
Renee Bsel
Assista t Town Clerk
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