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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03 11 2022 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION, OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, ON MARCH 11, 2022, AT 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 Mayor Morgan led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Roll Call Present and Participating: Scott W. Morgan Mayor Thomas W. Stanley Vice Mayor Paul A. Lyons Commissioner Joan K. Orthwein Commissioner Also Present & Participating: Absent w/Notice: IV. Minutes Gregory Dunham Edward Nazzaro Edward Allen Rita Taylor Donna White Town Manager Asst. Town Attorney Chief of Police Town Clerk Commissioner A. Regular Meeting of February 11, 2022 Vice Mayor Stanley made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 11, 2022. Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were none. VI. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings a. April 8, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. b. May 13, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. C. June 10, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. d. July 8, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. e. August 12, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. Mayor Morgan called attention to the upcoming dates. VII. Communication from the Public (3 min. maximum) Mr. Bob Ganger, Town resident, commented on the traffic issues on the island, especially now that the George Bush Bridge is closed, referring to the article in the Palm Beach Post. He stated that the FL Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M. Coalition for Preservation was beginning its 15th year and were going to begin keying in on issues relating to the Barrier Island. VIII. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Declaration of Ex-Parte Communication Commissioner Lyons recused himself due to conflict of interest since his daughter was the application being heard. B. Administer Oaths Town Clerk Taylor swore in Mr. Greg Jones, Mr. Dave Bodker, Mr. Gary Jones, and Ms. Olivia Lyons. C. Application for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Gregory Jones as Agent for David Endres & Olivia Lyons, the owners of property located at 4225 N. County Rd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as southerly 57 ft of northerly 2031.94 ft. of west 110 ft. of Government Lot 2 (less west 10 ft. North County Road right of way) a. Special Exception to allow a front setback of 25 feet as provided in Section 70-75(i). b. Special Exception to allow each side setback of the principal building to be 10 ft. and the rear setback to be 1718" as provided in Section 70-75(e). C. Special Exception to allow a rear setback for minor accessory structures (pool) to be 10' as provided in Section 70-75(e). d. Special Exception to allow up to 2,500 sq. ft. of floor area on lots of less than 7,576 sq. ft. as provided in Section 70-72(a). e. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a single family, two story, 2,498 sq. ft., Gulf Stream Bermuda dwelling with a swimming pool. Mr. Greg Jones, Architect, gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation of the Gulf Stream Bermuda -style home, pointing out they were following the guidelines of the Design Manual and it would not be cookie -cutter to any of the surrounding homes. Mayor Morgan wanted to know how it was different than the home a few doors away. Mr. Jones stated that the home the Mayor was referring to had a carport structure in the front, which added a distinctly different flavor, as well as a different color scheme. He added that the similarity in the homes was the wedding cake approach of the second floor. Mr. Jones stated they were able to make use of the special exceptions available to a property that is 100 feet deep or less, which allowed them to have better building setbacks to give a 2,400 sq. ft. residence on the property and able to have a pool. He added it also allowed them to have an amended front setback, sides, and a rear that they didn't take advantage of on the rear except for the proposed lap pool. 0) Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M. Mr. Dave Bodker, Landscape Architect, gave a detailed presentation of the landscaping pointing out there was already lush vegetation on the surrounding properties and the landscaping for this property would harmonize with the vegetation already present for screening purposes. He noted there were two invasive Ficus trees on the property that were being removed to the gratification of the neighbors and would be replaced by Foxtail Palms. Vice Mayor Stanley made a motion to approve a special exception to allow a front setback of 25 feet as provided in Section 70-75 (i). Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. Vice Mayor Stanley made a motion to approve a special exception to allow each side setback of the principal building to be 10 ft. and the rear setback to be 17' 8" as provided in Section 70-75 (e). Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. Vice Mayor Stanley made a motion to approve a Special Exception to allow a rear setback for minor accessory structures (pool) to be 10 ft. as provided in Section 70-75 (e). Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. Vice Mayor Stanley made a motion to approve a Special Exception to allow up to 2,500 sq. ft. of floor area on lots of less than 7,576 sq. ft. as provided in Section 70-72 (a). Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. Vice Mayor Stanley made a motion to approve a Level III Architectural/Site Plan to permit the construction of a single family, two story, 2,498 sq. ft. Gulf Stream Bermuda dwelling with a swimming 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. Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. D. Ordinances 1. No. 22/1; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 66, ZONING; ARTICLE V. SITE PLANS; DIVISION 2, ARCHITECTURAL/ SITE PLAN REVIEW -LEVELS 1,2 AND 3; SECTION 66-141 APPLICABILITY, TO REQUIRE APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE 50-FOOT NORTH OCEAN BOULEVARD OVERLAY DISTRICT AND PROJECTS THAT MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT TO RECEIVE LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANACES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (2nd Reading & Adoption) 3 Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M. Town Clerk Taylor read the ordinance. Commissioner Orthwein made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 22/1 upon second reading. Vice Mayor Stanley seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 2. NO. 22/2; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANACES AT CHAPTER 66, ZONING; ARTICLE V, SITE PLANS; DIVISION 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW - LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3; SECTION 66-144 STANDARDS, TO INCLUDE STANDARDS FOR LEVEL 2 AND 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW WHICH PROHIBIT EXCESSIVELY DISSIMILAR STRUCTURES. PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANACES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (2nd Reading & Adoption) Town Clerk Taylor read the ordinance. Commissioner Orthwein made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 22/2 upon second reading. Vice Mayor Stanley seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 3. No. 22/3; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUTY, FLORIDA AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 22, NUISANCES; ARTICLE 1. IN GENERAL; SECTION 22-1 LITTER, TO PROHIBIT THE PLACEMENT OF BULK OR VEGETATIVE DEBRIS FOR COLLECTION EXCEPT FOR 24 HOURS PRIOR TO PICKUP AND TO REQUIRE VEGETATIVE DEBRIS INCIDENT TO LAWN MAINTENANCE BE REMOVED THE SAME DAY IT IS CREATED OR ACCUMULATED; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (1ST READING) Assistant Town Attorney Nazzaro stated that this Ordinance amends the Code to codify the current informal policy that landscape maintenance companies haul away the yard waste generated by the work they do instead of leaving it in the street for eventual bulk pickup. He added that it also prohibits residents from placing the same piles or other bulk items on the street until the day before pickup. Mr. Nazzaro stated this issue was discussed last month and is being brought before the Commission for first reading. Town Clerk Taylor read the ordinance. Commissioner Orthwein made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22/3. Vice Mayor Stanley seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 4. No. 22/4; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 66, ZONING; ARTICLE VIII, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS; DIVISION 2, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; SECTION 66-369 DOCKS, AND CHAPTER 70, GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL, ARTICLE V, AREAWIDE STANDARDS; DIVISION 4. GENERAL OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS, SECTION 70-169; TO UPDATE THE W Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M. TOWN CODE TO REFER TO THE MEASUREMENT OF BRIGHTNESS USING LUMENS INSTEAD OF THE OUTDATED STANDARD OF WATTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; POVIDING FOR CODIFICATFION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (1ST READING) Assistant Town Attorney Nazzaro stated this Ordinance amends the Code to regulate lighting by lumens instead of watts. The Code, as currently written, did not contemplate the advances of LED lights, which are capable of producing significantly more light than a conventional incandescent bulb while using the same amount of energy, he added. Mr. Nazzaro stated this is an update to the Code that Staff have discussed periodically over the years and is being brought before the Commission for first reading. There was discussion among the Commissioners regarding having lighting experts come in for recommendations on lighting and keep it as a "zoning in progress". Town Clerk Taylor read the ordinance. Commissioner Orthwein made a motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22/4. Vice Mayor Stanley seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. E. Resolution 1. No. 22-1; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF CITY CLERKS (FACC) AND HONORING THIS ACHIEVEMENT. Town Clerk Taylor read the resolution. Commissioner Orthwein made a motion to approve Resolution 22-1. Vice Mayor Stanley seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. IX. Reports. A. Town Manager 1. Undergrounding Project Town Manager Dunham stated that the contractor had started on Golfview to remove the poles and FP&L equipment. B. Architectural Review & Planning Board 1. Meeting Dates a. March 24, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. b. April 8, 2022, at 8:300 A.M. C. May 26, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. d. June 23,2022, at 8:30 A.M. e. July 28, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. Mayor Morgan called attention to the upcoming ARPB dates. C. Finance Director 1. Financial Report for February 2022 Town Manager Dunham stated the report showed 410 of the budget. D. Police Chief 5 Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M. submitted. 1. Activity for February 2022 Chief Allen asked that the report be accepted as Mayor Morgan accepted all reports as submitted. X. Items for Commission Action. A. Amendment No. 1 to Police Communications Agreement Assistant Town Attorney Nazzaro stated that in a recent FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) audit of the City of Delray Beach, the City was told they were required to put language into their dispatch contracts to include certain references to policies to secure sensitive Criminal Justice Information. I spoke to Captain Haseley about the language in the agreement, and he said the Town is already operating consistent with these policies. Vice Mayor Stanley made a motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Police Communications Agreement. Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. B. Items by Mayor & Commissioners There were none. XI. Adjournment. Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 9:58 A.M. c Renee Basel Deputy Town Clerk 0