HomeMy Public PortalAbout10 14 2022 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION, OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, ON OCTOBER 14, 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
Joan K. Orthwein Commissioner
Thomas A. Smith Commissioner
Also Present &
Participating:
Absent w/Notice
IV. Minutes
Gregory Dunham
Edward Nazzaro
John Haseley
Renee Basel
Paul A. Lyons
Town Manager
Asst. Town Manager
Police Captain
Town Clerk
Commissioner
A. Regular Meeting of September 9, 2022
B. Tentative Budget Hearing of September 9, 2022
B. Special Meeting of September 21, 2022
C. Final Budget Hearing of September 21, 2022
Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting and tentative budget hearing held on September 9,
2022, as well as the special meeting and final budget hearing held on
September 21, 2022. Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all
voting AYE at roll call.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
Town Manager Dunham stated he would like to withdraw item IX. A.
1. from the Town Manager Reports.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. November 10, 2022, at 9:00 A.M.
2. December 9, 2022, at 9:00 A.M.
3. January 13, 2023, at 9:00 A.M.
4. February 10, 2023, at 9:00 A.M.
5. March 10, 2023, at 9:00 A.M.
Mayor Morgan called attention to the upcoming dates. Town
Clerk Basel noted that November 11, 2022, was Veteran's Day and the
office would be closed. She asked if November loth worked for everyone,
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which it did, so the November meeting was moved to November 10, 2022, at
9:00 A.M.
Town Manager Dunham introduced the newest town employee, Lolita
Basdeo, who was hired on October 1, 2022, as an accountant for the Town.
VII. Communication from the Public (3 min. maximum)
There was none.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Declaration of Ex-Parte Communication
There was none. Vice Mayor Stanley recused himself from
voting on the application due to a conflict of interest.
B. Administer Oaths
Town Clerk Basel swore in Shane Ames and Nicholas Goldblatt.
C. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Ocean Avenue Custom Homes LLC,
as agent for Benedetto DiCicco, owner of property located
at 2775 Avenue au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally
described as Lot 93 Place au Soleil and 4-46-43.
a. Special Exception under Section 70-72(b)to increase the
maximum permitted FAR by 298 sq. ft.
b. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to allow the
construction of a new 7,268 sq. ft. Colonial West
Indies single-family home with two -car garage and
swimming pool.
Mr. Shane Ames, Architect, gave a detailed PowerPoint
presentation and noted the change that had already been made per the ARPB,
which was making the three -car garage into a two -car garage with a golf
cart entrance in the back. Mayor Morgan asked if the cupola was
functioning to which Mr. Ames answered in the affirmative. Commissioner
Smith asked if the two on the front were functioning to which Mr. Ames
answered they were just decorative. Commissioner Lyons, who was present
via video, thanked the applicant for building a one-story house. He added
that he was troubled by the architectural style and thought it was more
contemporary than Colonial West Indies, the pitch of the roof was too low,
the picture window was too large, all glass front door did not fit, as
well as the columns. Commissioner Lyons also thought it lacked decorative
detail and shutters and, in the end, did not feel it met the Town Code.
Commissioner Lyons did not think it needed the special exception.
Commissioner Smith agreed that the special exception was not
justified on a new build. He asked about the front door being all glass
and did not think they were allowed per the Town Code. Mr. Ames stated it
would not be a problem to make that change. Commissioner Smith did not
think the dormers on the front fit with the architectural style and since
they were decorative, he did not see the need for them. Mr. Ames
explained that they were clear windows that you could not see in the
rendering and that a green area was in front of them in the courtyard and
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they would have a function. He added that the special exception was in
the back and would not change the massing of the house from the front or
the width.
Commissioner Orthwein agreed that it looked more modern than West
Indies and added that she was not a proponent of special exceptions when
building a new house. Mr. Ames stated that it was a modern interpretation
of Colonial West Indies.
Mayor Morgan stated that the verticality of the windows and lack of
shutters struck him as not being West Indies and thought they needed to
bring it into more conformity with the Town Code.
Assistant Town Manager Nazzaro gave direction as to the options the
Commission could take.
Commissioner Orthwein made a motion to send the application back to
the ARPB with the modifications suggested by the Commission. Commissioner
Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
Commissioner Lyons was concerned with the term "modifications" and
wanted the applicant to know that a couple of tweaks would not be enough
and that there were major changes that needed to happen. Mayor Morgan
agreed that the modifications needed to be significant.
IX. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Roofing for Lot 2 on Bluewater Cove - this item was
withdrawn.
2. Meter Re -Read Fee
Town Manager Dunham stated that at one time the Town
enforced an Ordinance in the Code Book titled "Field Visit Charge" which
addressed re -reads on water bills, and he then read from the Code Book.
He did not know why the Town stopped enforcing this but wanted to re-
institute this Ordinance. Vice Mayor Stanley asked about the volume of
re -reads to which Public Works Director Beltran answered between 20 and
30 per billing cycle. He added that it took 20 minutes per meter for
him to get a data log read and then another hour to hour and a half of
Executive Administrative Assistant Williams time. Town Manager Dunham
stated he wanted to do another newsletter to the residents in November
and would put this item into that so they would be aware. The rate was
discussed, and it was decided to change the rate from $15 to $30 and
Assistant Town Manager Nazzaro would amend the Ordinance to be read at
the next meeting. Over -usage of irrigating lawns was discussed, and
Town Manager Dunham noted that Mr. Beltran consistently spoke to
landscapers about this issue. Mr. Beltran stated that some residents
were watering every single day. It was noted that this should be put in
the newsletter once again as a reminder to the residents of the watering
schedule.
3. Hurricane Ian Impact on Town of Gulf Stream
Town Manager Dunham stated that they suspected a tornado
hit the Town of Gulf Stream and the weather service is investigating.
He added that roof tiles came off Town Hall, the big tree on the front
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lawn was uprooted, as well as other damage in Town. He added that they
did have to shut down A1A for approximately four hours. Mayor Morgan
asked if the insurance covered landscaping damage to which Mr. Dunham
answered in the negative. During the process, it was found that the
uprooted tree was infested by carpenter ants. Town Manager Dunham
wanted direction from the Commission on what they wanted to do to
replace the tree. It was decided to replace it with another branching
tree. Mr. Beltran explained some options and costs. The Commission
discussed some options and gave a cap of $12,000, including shipping,
prepping, and planting and asked that Mr. Beltran bring choices with
pictures and prices to the next meeting.
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. October 27, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
b. November 17, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
c. December 22, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
d. January 26, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
e. February 23, 2022, at 8:30 A.M.
Mayor Morgan called attention to the upcoming ARPB
meeting dates.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for September 2022
2. Water Report for September 2022
Town Manager Dunham stated this was the year-end report
and budget adjustments would be made in November that was standard
protocol. CFO Tew noted that she had accidentally put an expense
account twice, so there was an updated water fund report given to them.
Town Manager Dunham thanked Commissioner Smith for finding that glitch.
Mayor Morgan accepted all reports as submitted.
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for September 2022
Captain Haseley asked that the report be accepted as
submitted. Mayor Morgan accepted the report as submitted. Commissioner
Smith asked if there was any way to regulate the noisy motorcycles on
AlA, to which Captain Haseley stated unfortunately not.
X. Items for Commission Action
A. Ordinances
Assistant Town Manager Nazzaro stated this was the first
reading for the small parcel of land being annexed by the Town for the
Pehota residence. He added that we were following the Florida Statute
171.044 - Voluntary annexation. Mr. Marty Minor was present and
explained the annexation process and stated that this parcel was so
small the only impact it was having was a positive one to the adjacent
lot. He added that Clerk Basel would be notifying the County and the
State for their records.
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1. ORDINANCE NO. 22/8; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 707 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS,
GENERALLY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF 996 PELICAN LANE;
PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE UPDATING OF THE TOWN
BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE TOWN CHARTER AND ALL OFFICIAL TOWN
MAPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 14, 2022; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES. (First reading)
Town Clerk Basel read the ordinance. Commissioner
Orthwein made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 22/8 upon first reading.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 22/9; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 70. GULF
STREAM DESIGN MANUAL; ARTICLE IV. SITE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS; SECTION 70-78. SEAWALL HEIGHT. TO INCREASE
THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SEAWALL HEIGHT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 14, 2022; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES. (First reading)
Town Clerk Basel read the ordinance. Commissioner Orthwein
made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 22/9 upon first reading.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 22/10; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 14, ELECT
IONS, SECTION 14-4, FILING REQUIREMENTS, BY ADJUSTING THE
QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 14, 2022. (First reading)
Town Clerk Basel read the ordinance. Commissioner
Orthwein made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 22/10 upon first
reading. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at
roll call.
Assistant Town Manager Nazzaro stated that moving the qualifying
date was suggested by the Supervisor of Elections so that it would not
be during the Thanksgiving holiday. He added that because of this date
change, we would need to have a special meeting to make sure the second
reading happened before the qualifying date of November 1, 2022. It was
decided to have the special meeting on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 8:15
A.M.
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Assistant Town Manager Nazzaro stated that the applicant for the
rezoning in Delray Beach next to Place au Soleil filed a lawsuit
claiming they were deprived of their due process rights. Delray Beach
has decided to re -do the hearing with a quasi-judicial process instead
of fighting the lawsuit with the first hearing being October 25, 2022.
He added that he had already alerted some of the residents in Place au
Soleil that had participated in the first hearing.
B. Items by Mayor & commissioners
There were none.
XI. Adjournment
Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 10:01. A.M.
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