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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09 23 2021 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, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021, 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 8:30 A.M. II. ROLL CALL Present and Participating Also Present & Participating: Absent w/notice Thomas Smith Malcolm Murphy Jorgette Smith Robert Canfield Gregory Dunham Edward Nazzaro Rita Taylor Bob Dockerty Curtiss Roach Chairman Vice Chairman Board Member Alternate Board Member Town Manager Staff Attorney Town Clerk Board Member Board Member III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 7-22-21. Board Member Smith made a motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting on July 22, 2021. Alternate Board Member Canfield seconded the motion with all voting 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. October 28, 2021, at 8:30 A.M. b. November 18, 2021, at 8:30 A.M. Vice Chairman Murphy stated he would be out of the country and would not be at this meeting. c. December 16, 2021, at 8:30 A.M. d. January 27, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. e. February 24, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. f. March 24, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. g. April 28, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. h. May 26, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. i. June 23, 2022, at 8.30 A.M. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Declaration of Ex-Parte Communication There was none. Minutes of ARPB Meeting & Public Hearing Held 9-23-2021 @ 8:30 A.M. B. Administer Oaths Town Clerk Taylor administered the oath to Laura MacKinnon, George Parry, Aleksandra Hayes, Gary Eliopoulos, Louis Valhos, Paul Courchene, and Mitch Kunik. C. Applications for Development Approval 1. Action on this item was deferred from the hearing that was held on July 22, 2021. An application submitted by Judd Brown of Judd Brown Designs, as agent for Laura & Robert MacKinnon, owners of property located at 2526 Avenue au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as Lot 51 and part of Lot 52 in the Place Au Soleil Subdivision. a. LEVEL 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the addition of a 1% car garage, a storage room with flat deck above to be accessed from an outside, open stairway, and a covered front entrance for a total addition of 960 square feet. Mrs. Laura MacKinnon made a presentation explaining the revisions to the landscaping, the addition of a 1�5 car garage and a storage room that were all within compliance of Gulf Stream regulations. She added they were changing the roof to be more of a hip roof in the preferred design structure for Gulf Stream leaving only 100 flat roof. Mrs. MacKinnon stated they were also adding a covered front entrance that worked seamlessly with the remaining structure. Vice Chairman Murphy asked if there had been any feedback from the neighbors to which Town Clerk Taylor answered in the negative. Mrs. MacKinnon stated they had showed the plans to their neighbors who had seemed pleased. Chairman Smith asked what the color scheme was going to be to which Mrs. MacKinnon stated the roof was going to be charcoal and the house white. Board Member Smith asked about the front door to which Mrs. MacKinnon stated they were keeping the existing door, which was wood stained black. Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to approve a Level II Architectural/Site Plan to permit the addition of a 1% car garage, a storage room with flat deck above to be accessed from an outside, open stairway, and an under -air vestibule or hall behind the front door for a total addition of 1,075 square feet based on a finding that these revisions and additions meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual, and applicable review standards. Alternate Board Member Canfield seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 2. An application submitted by George & Kristen Parry, the owners of property located at 11 Driftwood Landing, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 7 Driftwood Landing. I Minutes of ARPB Meeting & Public Hearing Held 9-23-2021 @ 8:30 A.M. a. LEVEL 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the replacement of the existing Gulf Stream Bermuda front entry with double doors which are 47% glass panes with walnut panels at the bottom. Mr. George Parry apologized for failure in navigating the permitting process. He explained they were trying to stay within the architectural design of the Town with their new front doors. He added that their current front door was not up to code with hurricane standards. Mr. Parry felt they were abiding by the Code and were in line with other homes in Gulf Stream and referred to photos of those other homes. Chairman Smith asked if the door was walnut or metal to which Mr. Parry answered that it was a walnut finish on metal. Board Member Smith asked if it was double or single to which Mr. Parry answered that it was double doors. Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to approve a Level II Architectural/Site Plan to replace the existing Gulf Stream Bermuda front entry with double doors which are 47% glass panes with walnut panels at the bottom of the door. Board Member Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 3. An application submitted by GE Architecture, Inc. as Agent for Davin Gebauer, owner of property located at 3420 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Polo Fields, Plat No. 1. a. Special Exception to permit 222 sq. ft. of covered open space that exceeds the maximum permitted FAR. b. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit construction of a 5,365 sq. ft. two story, single family, Gulf Stream Bermuda style dwelling with a 2.5 car attached garage, and a swimming pool/spa. Aleksandra Hayes, Architect from GE Architecture, made a PowerPoint presentation which showed the empty lot on Gulfstream Road where they will be constructing a 5,365 sq. ft. Gulf Stream Bermuda two-story home. She explained the floor plan in detail and pointed out the mahogany garage doors and dark aluminum railings on the front balcony and porch that added a contrast of color. Ms. Hayes pointed out the same aluminum railings on the second -floor balcony in the back of the house as well as two covered porches. Mr. Dave Bodker, Landscape Architect, gave a detailed presentation of the landscape plan. Vice Chairman Murphy asked about the front of the house which looked like gates and a small courtyard before arriving at the front door. Mr. Gary Eliopoulos explained that there were decorative aluminum gates and a courtyard because the owners had dogs and they wanted to be able to let them out without them going into the front yard and street. Chairman Smith asked where the small special exception was going to be located to which Mr. Eliopoulos answered that it was over the entire construction. Vice Chairman Murphy expounded on that point to make sure it wasn't an open area that could potentially 3 Minutes of ARPB Meeting & Public Hearing Held 9-23-2021 @ 8:30 A.M. be closed at a later time since the 222 sq. footage was absorbed into the entire property. Mr. Eliopoulos answered in the affirmative. Chairman Smith asked if he was correct in stating that in the future, and under the current Code, no one could expand the footprint of the home. Town Manager Dunham answered in the affirmative and then Mr. Eliopoulos stated that, for the record, it could be expanded by one foot. Vice Chairman Murphy asked if there had been any feedback from the neighbors to which Town Clerk Taylor answered there had been none. Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the construction of a 5,365 sq. ft. (including 222 sq. ft. of covered open space that exceeds the maximum permitted FAR) Gulf Stream Bermuda, two- story, single-family dwelling with a 2.5 car garage and swimming pool/spa meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1. Any minor modifications to 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. 2. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the owner of the property shall prepare and record a deed restriction which shall provide that all roof projection areas shall remain unenclosed as per approval of the special exception for as long as the structure is in existence or exceeds the maximum permitted FAR. Board Member Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to recommend approval of a Special Exception to permit 222 sq. ft. of covered open space that exceeds the maximum permitted FAR. Board Member Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 4. A development application submitted by the owner, Bluewater Cove Gulf Stream, LLC, owners of Lot 1 in Place Au Soleil Addition No. 2. a. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit construction of a 5,464 sq. ft. Gulf Stream Bermuda, one-story, single-family dwelling with an attached two -car garage and a swimming pool. Mr. Mitch Kunik, Architect for Affiniti Architects, gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation and started by stating Lot 1 was the first lot on the north side as you enter the community and was a Gulf Stream Bermuda as the overall architectural theme. He added this was a one-story home that met all the ordinances and setbacks for Gulf Stream. Mr. Kunik stated that the roof areas were complying to the less than 10% of flat roof area which kept it underneath the overall building height. He explained that they were trying to do a side -loading garage with all the homes and a 10' setback for the pool. 19 Minutes of ARPB Meeting & Public Hearing Held 9-23-2021 @ 8:30 A.M. Chairman Smith asked if the chimneys were workable to which Mr. Kunik answered they were just architectural features. Mr. Kunik showed physical samples of the roof tile and driveway pavers. Mr. Louis Valhos, Landscape Architect, gave a detailed presentation of the landscape plan. Chairman Smith asked how big the Arica Palms were going to be that were being put on the north side to which Mr. Valhos answered 12-14'. Board Member Smith asked how long it would take the clusia to grow since they were starting at 4-5' to which Mr. Valhos stated a year. Board Member Smith asked about shutter colors and at that point physical samples were handed out to the Board showing a bluish gray. Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the construction of a 5,464 sq. ft. Gulf Stream Bermuda, one-story, single- family dwelling with a two -car garage and swimming pool meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following condition: 1. Any minor modifications to 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. Alternate Board Member Canfield seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 5. A development application submitted by the owner, Bluewater Cove Gulf Stream, LLC, owners of Lot 2 in Place Au Soleil Addition No. 2. a. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit construction of a 5,457 sq. ft. Colonial West Indies, two-story, single-family dwelling with an attached two -car garage and a swimming pool. Mr. Mitch Kunik, Architect for Affiniti Architects, gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation and started by stating Lot 2 was a Colonial West Indies two-story. He stated they were in compliance with the flat roof area, overall roof heights and setbacks. Mr. Kunik pointed out the side -loading garage and stated the second story was towards the front of the home and had an uncovered balcony for the entry feature. Mr. Kunik stated the upper story was going to be a simulated wood made of stucco. Chairman Smith asked what the window frame colors were going to be to which Mr. Kunik answered they were white. He added that the roof was going to be a simulated shake roof and showed the board a sample as well as a sample of the pavers and paint swatch of the shutter color. Chairman Smith asked if the shake roof was allowed in Gulf Stream to which Assistant Town Attorney Nazzaro stated wood shingles were prohibited. Chairman Smith wasn't sure about artificial wood shingles and didn't think there was an example in town to look at. Mr. Paul Courchene stated he had this roofing on his own home and if anyone wanted to see it, he would give 9 Minutes of ARPB Meeting & Public Hearing Held 9-23-2021 @ 8:30 A.M. them the address and added that it was a very handsome roofing material. Chairman Smith understood they were trying to differentiate between the houses so they didn't all look cookie -cutter, but he wasn't sure if going with a new roof style would open a can of worms in Gulf Stream. Chairman Smith asked if there was another style of roof that could be used on this home to which Mr. Courchene stated they could go with a gray tile. Mr. Kunik stated they would probably go with a more blended style of tile for the two-story home and the one-story home next door would be more monotone. Town Clerk Taylor stated cedar shake was permitted on the architectural style that cedar shake is associated with. Mr. Kunik stated that cedar shake was associated with the west Indies architectural style. Town Clerk Taylor stated that cedar shake had been on some homes in Gulf Stream in the past and asked if it was a lot more expensive to which Mr. Kunik agreed that it was a more expensive option. Chairman Smith asked if this was something that could be an exception or variance to which Town Manager Dunham stated the Code said cedar shake was prohibited. Mr. Kunik noted that a cedar shake shingle was different than a cedar shake tile. Mr. Courchene asked if a cedar shake shingle was allowed to which Town Clerk Taylor and Assistant Town Attorney Nazzaro stated in the affirmative. Mr. Kunik asked about a metal roof to which that was immediately answered with a resounding no. Mr. Louis Valhos, Landscape Architect, gave a detailed presentation of the landscape plan. Assistant Town Attorney Nazzaro stated he was retracting his earlier statement regarding cedar shake and added that it looked like it was prohibited, but he would investigate it further and have an answer for the contractor and Commission. Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the construction of a 5,457 sq. ft. Colonial West Indies, two-story, single- family dwelling with a two -car garage and swimming pool meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following condition: 1. Any minor modifications to 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. 2. At the submission to the Town Commission meeting, the revised proposed roof covering should be brought to the Town Manager for consideration prior to the meeting. Alternate Board Member Canfield seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 6. A development application submitted by the owner, Bluewater Cove Gulf Stream, LLC, owners of Lot 14 in Place Au Soleil Addition No. 2. M. Minutes of ARPB Meeting & Public Hearing Held 9-23-2021 @ 8:30 A.M. a. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit construction of a 5,460 sq. ft. Anglo Caribbean, one- story, single family dwelling with a two -car attached garage and a swimming pool. Mr. Mitch Kunik, Architect for Affiniti Architects, gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation and started by stating Lot 14 was an Anglo Caribbean style one-story home that would sit to the south of the entrance. He added there were no flat roofs on this home, and it complied with the Town Code Design Manual. Chairman Smith asked if this home had a vaulted ceiling to which Mr. Kunik answered that was the intent. Vice Chairman Murphy asked about the features on the front of the house to which Mr. Kunik answered they were a parapet roof feature that worked as an element within the Anglo Caribbean architectural style. Board Member Smith asked if there were bronze windows on this home to which Mr. Kunik answered in the affirmative. Board Member Smith thought those were prohibited. Assistant Town Attorney Nazzaro stated they were admissible for this style of home but they were prohibited on the Gulf Stream Bermuda style. Mr. Louis Valhos, Landscape Architect, gave a detailed presentation of the landscape plan. Chairman Smith asked why the hedge wasn't brought all the way down on the left side of the property to which Mr. Valhos stated that the hedge only came all the way down on the driveway side of the home. Board Member Smith asked what the tile color was to which it was answered that it was a white tile roof. Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the construction of a 5,460 sq. ft. Anglo Caribbean, one-story, single- family dwelling with a two -car garage and swimming pool meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following condition: 1. Any minor modifications to 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. Alternate Board Member Canfield seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. VII. Items by Staff. Assistant Town Attorney Nazzaro explained to the Board that at its September 10, 2021, meeting, the Town Commission passed on first reading Ordinance 21/5. He added that the Ordinance seeks to restore the previously allowed (under the discouraged category) heights for roof and roof features, entry features, and eaves of single -story homes. It has no impact on two-story homes. Town Manager Dunham explained that it had become more and more challenging for the Town to approve one-story homes, so this change was encouraged by the staff to encourage more one- story homes in Gulf Stream. 7 Minutes of ARPB Meeting & Public Hearing Held 9-23-2021 @ 8:30 A.M. VIII. Items by Board Members There were none. IX. Public There were none. X . Adjournment Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:55 A.M. Deputy Clerk 511