HomeMy Public PortalAbout03 24 2022 Regular 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, MARCH 24, 2022, 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 Thomas Smith Chairman
Participating: Malcolm Murphy Vice Chairman
Bob Dockerty Board Member
Jorgette Smith Board Member
Robert Canfield Alternate Board Member
Absent w/Notice:
Also Present &
Participating:
Curtiss Roach
Gregory Dunham
Edward Nazzaro
Rita Taylor
Board Member
Town Manager
Assistant Town Attorney
Town Clerk
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 2-24-2022
Board Member Dockerty made a motion to approve the minutes of the
February 24, 2022, meeting. Board Member Smith 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. April 28, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
b. May 26, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
C. June 23, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
d. July 28, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
e. September 22, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Smith called attention to the upcoming
meeting dates. Board Member Smith noted that she would not be available
for the May 26, 2022, meeting.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Declaration of Ex-Parte Communication
There was none.
B. Administer Oaths
Town Clerk Taylor swore in Mr. Tom Murphy, Mr. Mark Marsh,
Mr. Cory Meyer, Mr. Scott Heynen, Mrs. Anne Marcus, Mr.
Patrick O'Connell, Mr. Steve Streit, Mr. Dan Carter, and Mr.
Ryan Howard.
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C. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by T. N. Murphy, Esq.,
Agent for Hunter J. Smith, Trustee of the Fourth Amended
and Restated Hunter J. Smith Living Trust U/A/P 12/29/16,
the owners of property located at 1919 N. Ocean Blvd.,
Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 1,
William H. Evans Subdivision, Town of Gulf Stream, as
Recorded in Plat Book 53, Page 48, Public Records in and
for Palm Beach County, Florida.
a. VARIANCE to permit installation below the 1978 Coastal
Construction Control Line, of approximately 250 ft. of
5 ft. high, black aluminum picket perimeter fencing,
for the existing two story, single-family residence.
Mr. Mark Marsh, Architect, explained the location and
what they were looking to do with fencing the area. He then turned it
over to Mr. Tom Murphy who gave a legal description of why they felt
they met the criteria for the variance. They both explained the major
reason for the fencing was for security and the property was wide open
to the golf club as well as the beach area.
Chairman Smith asked if they were going to tie in to the
Orthwein's fencing on the south side and if they were going to take down
the white picket fencing that was already in place, to which Mr. Murphy
answered in the affirmative to both questions. Board Member Dockerty
asked if the sea grape was cut regularly, to which Mr. Murphy answered
in the affirmative. Vice Chairman Murphy questioned the height if
security was the main thrust, to which Mr. Marsh answered the fence
would have spikes on the top and it was basically a deterrent and a
sense of security for Mrs. Smith. Chairman Smith was concerned that it
didn't meet all criteria for the variance and if it would set a
precedent for other beachfront homeowners. Vice Chairman Murphy was
concerned about number two in the criteria. Alternate Board Member
Canfield was also concerned about setting a precedent and wondered if
the board would begin seeing one of these types of applications every
month because everyone on the beach could say they needed a fence for
security reasons. Mr. Marsh reminded the board that a fence was allowed,
but it would be right in the middle of the lawn, interrupting the
serenity, thus the need for the variance. Mr. Murphy questioned why
fences weren't included in the Code and thought it was inconsistent.
Chairman Smith answered that it could have been an oversight, but he
couldn't give an explanation as to why fences weren't included.
Board Member Dockerty made a motion to recommend approval of a
variance from the provisions in Section 70-74 and 70-187 (7) to allow
the installation of approximately 250 ft. of 5 ft. high, black aluminum
picket perimeter fencing on top of the existing seawall, which is east
of the Coastal Construction Control Line. Vice Chairman Murphy seconded
the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
2. An application submitted by M. Mark Marsh of Bridges,
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Marsh & Associates as Agent for 3032 Gulf Stream Land
Trust, the Owners of property located at 3032 Gulf Stream
Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as
Lot 18 Gulf Stream Properties, Palm Beach County, Florida.
a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
addition of a single car garage & driveway to existing
residence, a 15 sq. ft. foyer over front door and a
replacement of asphalt roof with a slate tile roof.
Mr. Mark Marsh, Architect, gave a detailed PowerPoint
presentation representing Mr. and Mrs. Holding, wanting to add at least
a single car garage to the existing house did not presently have one.
He stated that the original survey was incorrect, and they found that
they had an additional six feet on the east side to work with. Mr.
Marsh added they would be adding a foyer over the front door and
replacing the shingle roof with a slate the roof. Mr. Marsh stated
they were replacing a ficus hedge with a clusia hedge and replacing a
kidney -shaped pool in the back with a rectangular pool and adding a
gazebo trellis -like structure. He added everything that was being done
was just a refresher to this quaint cottage.
Board Member Dockerty made a motion to approve a Level II
Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the addition of a new single -
car garage and driveway to an existing residence, a 15 sq. ft. foyer
over the front door and the replacement of the asphalt shingle roof with
a slate tile roof.
3. An application submitted by M. Mark Marsh of Bridges,
Marsh, and Associates as Agent for 14 Driftwood Landing
Revocable Trust, the owners of property located at 14
Driftwood Landing, Gulf Stream, Florida which is legally
Described as Lot 2, Driftwood Landing as recorded in
Plat Book 30, Pages 211 & 232 of the Public Records of
Palm Beach County Florida.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
construction of a single family, partial two story,
6,677 sq. ft. Cape Dutch dwelling with attached two -
car garage, and a swimming pool.
Mr. Mark Marsh, Architect, gave a detailed PowerPoint
presentation on this unique vacant lot. He stated the house being built
was predominantly a single -story with a two-story area on the extreme
north. Mr. Marsh noted that the owners didn't want to disturb the
natural beauty of the area, but it was having to be raised approximately
four ft. per FEMA requirements. He stated this was a Cape Dutch -style
home and wanted to keep it as authentic as possible, dove -white in color
with a clay tile roof in burnt orange, which he noted was different from
what the plans stated. Mr. Cory Meyer, Landscape Architect, gave a
detailed presentation of the landscaping on the property that would be a
lush, tropical mixture of vegetation.
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Chairman Smith stated that the Town had received an e-mail from a
neighbor regarding the south side of the house requesting more
vegetation and screening, as they did not want to be looking straight
into the bedroom from the front of their home. Chairman Smith asked if
the owners would be willing to put more vegetation and screening on the
south side to which Mr. Marsh stated they would speak with the owners
regarding this issue. Vice Chairman Murphy asked if there were any
other comments from neighbors to which Town Clerk Taylor answered that
there were none. Chairman Smith asked how high the wall was going to be
between this property and the Templeton property to which Town Manager
Dunham stated the maximum was six feet. Chairman Smith pointed out that
the town was opposed to two-story flat walls, so he suggested an
architectural element be added to the garage wall.
Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to recommend approval of a Level
III Architectural/Site Plan to permit the construction of a single -story
and partial two-story, 6,074 sq. ft. Cape Dutch single-family dwelling
with garage and swimming pool.
1. Any minor modifications to 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.
2. The applicant needs to address the points made in the e-mail
from the neighbors on the south side regarding more screening as
well as add an architectural element to the garage wall.
Board Member Dockerty seconded the motion with all voting AYE at
roll call.
4. An application submitted by Scott Heynen, as Agent for
Anne and Paul Marcus, owners of the property located at
1224 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida which is legally
described as 1224 N. Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, Florida,
Lot 5 of Hidden Harbor Estates, Plat 2 according to
the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 115, Page(s)
173 of the Public Records of Palm Beach County and a
perpetual easement over that certain 15-foot strip of land
from Ocean Boulevard to the Atlantic Ocean, being the
South 15 foot of Lot 7, Block D and Block E, Palm Beach
Shore Acres (Ocean Boulevard Estates), according to the
Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 38, of the
Public Records of Palm Beach County Florida.
a. DEMOLITION PERMIT to remove certain existing
walls and driveways to accommodate the new
structures.
b. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of 716" wall with 8' columns along
State Road AlA and 516" walls with 6' columns
On the north and west sides of the property.
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The driveway on the north side will also be re-
constructed.
Mrs. Anne Marcus, Town resident and owner of 1224 N. Ocean
Blvd., explained that they were seeking the changes for noise and safety
issues, adding they had an adult son with disabilities. Mr. Scott
Heynen, Landscape Architect, gave a detailed presentation of the changes
wanting to be made and landscaping to be done. Board Member Dockerty
asked if there was a wall on the south property line to which Mr. Heynen
stated there was only a chain -link fence and heavily landscaped hedge.
Vice Chairman Murphy asked if there had been any feedback from the
neighbors to which Town Clerk Taylor answered there had been no
feedback.
Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to approve a Demolition Permit
to remove certain existing walls and driveways to accommodate the new
structures. Alternate Board Member Canfield seconded the motion with
all voting AYE at roll call.
Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to approve a North Ocean
Boulevard Overlay Permit to construct a 716" wall with 8' columns along
State Road AlA. Board Member Dockerty seconded the motion with all
voting AYE at roll call.
Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to approve a Level II
Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 7161, wall
with 8' columns along State Road AlA and 516" walls with 6' columns on
the north and west sides of the property and to reconstruct the driveway
on the north side. Board Member Dockerty seconded the motion with all
voting AYE at roll call.
Vice Chairman Murphy made a motion to approve the landscaping
presented 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 modifications 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.
Vice Chairman Murphy excused himself from the meeting at 10:02
A.M.
5. An application submitted by Agent Patrick Ryan O'Connell
for Stephen & Jennifer Streit, the owners of the property
located at 590 Wright way, legally described as Sections 3
& 7, Township 46 South, Range 43 east, Palm Beach County,
Florida, recorded in ORB 27602, Pg. 1775.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to allow the addition of 20 sq.
ft. of covered entry.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW covering the
covered front entry, remodeling the existing swimming
pool, upgrading the hardscape, and adding new
landscaping.
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Mr. Patrick O'Connell, Architect, gave a detailed PowerPoint
presentation after Mr. Stephen Streit, Town resident and owner of 590
Wright Way, introduced himself to the Board, explaining they just wanted
to make enhancements to an already beautiful house.
Mr. O'Connell stated they would be replacing all the windows and
doors, removing the coins and make some cosmetic improvements, as well
as some landscape renovations and renovations to the existing pool. The
20 sq. ft. of covered entry was to get rid of the flat face on the front
two-story wall, he added. Mr. O'Connell stated they would be replacing
the aluminum gutters and downspouts with copper and replacing the roof
with white flat tile. Chairman Smith asked if the shutters on the front
were decorative or operable to which Mr. O'Connell stated they would be
operable and added they did, however, remove the shutters from the back
windows.
Board Member Dockerty made a motion to recommend approval of a
Special Exception to allow the addition of 20 sq. ft. of covered entry
that exceeds the maximum permitted FAR. Alternate Board Member Canfield
seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
Board Member Dockerty made a motion to recommend approval of a
Level III Architectural/Site Plan to permit the renovation of the
exterior of an existing two-story house including replacing doors,
windows, roof, a new covered entry feature, other cosmetic improvements,
landscape renovations and renovations to the existing pool 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 modifications 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.
6. An application submitted by Agent Dan Carter for Ryan
Howard and Bridget Nolan, owners of the property located
at 578 Palm Way, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described
as Plat Book 24, Page 73, Polo Cove.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to construct a 564 sq. ft. Pergola
Open Air with 10 ft. rear setback.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to replace 2
awnings with 1 Pergola & 1 cantilevered awning over
pool terrace and re -landscaping.
Mr. Ryan Howard, Town resident and owner of 578 Palm
Way, introduced himself and explained how they have been slowly making
improvements over the last six years that they have lived in Gulf
Stream. He added that they were wanting to replace two vinyl awnings in
the back yard with open-air pergola structures to add light and get rid
of the dampness the awnings cause. He then turned it over to Mr. Dan
Carter, Landscape Architect, who explained how the pergola worked
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electronically and manually. Mr. Carter stated they were adding deck
area but were within the square footage allowed. He wasn't sure of the
material yet, but stated he would bring it in for approval from the Town
Staff before proceeding. Chairman Smith asked what color the pergola
was going to be to which Mr. Howard answered that it would be white.
Board Member Dockerty made a motion to approve a Special
Exception to permit the rear setback to be loft., as provided in Sec.
70-75(e). Alternate Board Member Canfield seconded the motion with all
voting AYE at roll call.
Board Member Dockerty made a motion to approve a Level III
Architectural/Site Plan to permit the renovation of the pool terrace and
upgrade existing landscaping and materials 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 modifications 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.
7. Continued Consideration
Tara Eidelson, as Agent
of an application submitted by
for Stewart Eidelson, the owner of
property located at 920 Indigo Point, Gulf Stream,
Florida, which is legally described as Lot 67, Place Au
Soleil.
a. Demolition Permit to remove existing decorative fagade
items, round columns, and existing railings.
b. Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit
construction of new decorative fagade items, square
balcony and trellis columns, and new balcony railings.
Town Manager Dunham stated the applicant had asked to
defer her application once again to another meeting because they had
changed architects.
Board Member Dockerty made a
the April 28, 2022, ARPB meeting.
motion with all voting AYE at roll
VII. Items by Staff
There were none.
VIII. Items by Board Members
There were none.
IX. Public
There was none.
motion to defer Application 22-1 to
Board Member Smith seconded the
call.
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X. Adjournment
Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 10:31 AM.
Renee Basel
Deputy Clerk
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