HomeMy Public PortalAbout11 01 2022 Special MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022, AT 8:00 A.M., IN THE WILLIAM F.
KOCH, JR. COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF
STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Murphy called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Present and
Participating
Also Present &
Participating:
Absent w/Notice:
Malcolm Murphy
Bob Dockerty
Curtiss Roach
Jorgette Smith
Gregory Dunham
Edward Nazzaro
Renee Basel
Robert Canfield
Michael Greene
Amanda Jones
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Board Member
Alternate Board Member
Alternate Board Member
III. Public Hearing
A. Declaration of Ex-Parte Communication
There was none.
B. Administer Oaths
Town Clerk Basel swore in Nicholas Goldblatt, Richard
Brummer, and Joe Pehota.
C. Applications for Development Approval - continued from
October 27, 2022.
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. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to allow the
construction of a new 6,970 sq. ft. Colonial West
Indies single-family home with two -car garage and
swimming pool.
Mr. Nicholas Goldblatt, on behalf of Shane Ames, gave a
PowerPoint presentation and noted that he had taken into consideration all
the suggestions from the Board at the last meeting. He also provided
samples of the house color, shutter color and wood for the garage,
outlookers, and front door. He added that he also brought options for the
columns as he wasn't sure if they were on board with the tile columns or
if they wanted them the same color as the house. Board Member Smith
preferred the all -white columns as it kept the house more traditional. The
remaining board members agreed. Town Clerk Basel brought up the window
frames that the Board had asked to be changed from bronze to which Mr.
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Goldblatt noted they had changed it to white. The Board agreed it looked
cleaner than the bronze.
Board Member Smith made a motion to recommend approval of a
Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a new
6,970 sq. ft. one-story Colonial West Indies -style single-family dwelling
with a two -car garage and swimming pool, as submitted, 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 modifications shall be brought back to the
ARPB for review and approval, prior to commencement of
landscaping.
Vice Chairman Dockerty seconded the motion with all voting
AYE at roll call.
2. An application submitted by Richard Brummer, Architect
for Opus Homes D & E, as Agent for Joseph and Laura
Pehota, 996 Pelican Lane, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally
described as S/D OF 9-46-43 NLY 109 FT OF WLY 94.52 FT
OF E 227.50 FT OF LT 25.
a. Demolition Permit to demolish existing structure.
b. Land Clearing Permit to clear existing vegetation
from the building site.
C. Special Exception under Section 70-72(b) to
increase the maximum permitted FAR by 96 square
feet.
d. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit
the construction of a new 3,698 sq. ft. two-story
Anglo-Caribbean-style single family dwelling with
two -car garage, four bedrooms, bonus room, covered
loggia and swimming pool.
Mr. Richard Brummer, Architect, began his
presentation by stating they had taken all the recommendations from the
Board and Commission and felt they were now in compliance with what
everyone requested. He stated they reduced the master bedroom sliding
glass door from a three -pane to a two -pane. Mr. Brummer stated they
reduced the amount of glass on the rear elevation from 380-8 to 32% and
added they changed the pitch of the roof on the first floor to match the
second -floor roof pitch. He noted they added more details around the
windows and added shutters to the back windows as well as changed the
front door to be half wood and half glass. Mr. Pehota stated that he
liked the look of the door with % glass instead of % glass and thought it
flowed better with the windows. The Board agreed. Mr. Pehota reiterated
that no one could see the house because of the vegetation, and it was on a
non -traveled road. Mr. Brummer noted they had framed the sliding doors in
the rear, which had reduced the glass, as well as put vertical muntins on
all the sliders for a more traditional look.
Chairman Murphy asked about the maximum height to which Mr.
Brummer stated it had not increased. Town Manager Dunham stated that it
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had been discussed at a prior meeting to put two Chippendale features on
the front balcony and Mr. Pehota didn't remember that being a requirement
and stated he would rather keep it with just one Chippendale. The Board
agreed that one Chippendale feature was enough and asked if the Commission
had made it a requirement to which Mr. Dunham stated it had been a
suggestion, not a requirement. Board Member Smith then brought up the
rear balcony that had been a Chippendale design at one time and had now
changed to clear glass panes. She commented this was very modern. Town
Attorney Nazzaro agreed that it was modern and a house in Place au Soleil
had recently been approved for this feature but felt it had slipped
through staff review, and with only three members in attendance at that
Commission meeting. He added it was not in keeping with the architectural
style and thought the Commission would prefer it to be more traditional.
Mr. Pehota stated he was at that meeting and stated this look on his house
was a totally different look than the one that was approved. The Board
was unified in that the glass panes were too modern of a look. Mr.
Nazzaro reiterated that the Commission did not like the glass and
suggested once again that they look at this house on its own merit and not
compare it to the one that was approved. Mr. Brummer and Mr. Pehota both
tried to defend the glass panels stating the balcony was small and wedged
between the two roofs. Mr. Nazzaro stated it wasn't about compromising
but about staying with the architectural style. Chairman Murphy stated
the applicant had made so much effort in making this house Anglo-
Caribbean, what would be the option in replacing the glass pane to which
Mr. Brummer stated they would put in Chippendale. Mr. Pehota wanted to
hold out hope to make a case to the Commission. Mr. Pehota brought up the
fact, once again, that no one could see the back of the house. Board
Member Smith stated she didn't think they were supposed to take into
consideration the account that the house could not be seen by anyone when
deciding to which Mr. Nazzaro agreed. The Board did not believe the
Commission would approve the glass panels and guided the applicant in that
direction. Mr. Pehota continued to argue that since they had approved the
one in Place au Soleil, he felt they would approve this once they saw it.
Town Clerk Basel cautioned Mr. Pehota about comparing houses and reminded
him again that each house stood on its own merit. Mr. Pehota repeated
that it couldn't be seen from anywhere in Gulf Stream and thought that
should be considered with everything else they had compromised on the
house. Chairman Murphy stated he understood where Mr. Pehota was coming
from but at the end of the day hey had to go with the architectural style.
Board Member Roach stated it did not look Anglo-Caribbean with the glass
panels.
The Board agreed that all the changes that had been made were
remarkable and the only thing standing in the way was the glass panel
balcony in the rear.
Chairman Murphy stated he had walked around the property and
neighborhood and with the changes that had been made to the house, he felt
it was no longer dissimilar and would fit in nicely with the area. The
Board agreed with Chairman Murphy. Board Member Smith asked if the
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applicant was open to changing the balcony and Mr. Pehota stated if the
Board felt that strong about it then they would change out the glass
panels. Town Manager Dunham brought up the lanterns on the house as being
stainless steel and Mr. Brummer stated they weren't a shiny steel. Mr.
Pehota stated they liked the light fixtures and would like them to remain.
The Board didn't think it was a horrible lamp and since there was no
guidance for Anglo-Caribbean and it was more personal taste.
Board Member Smith made a motion to recommend approval of a
Demolition Permit to demolish existing structure. Vice Chairman Dockerty
seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
Board Member Smith made a motion to recommend approval of a Land
Clearing Permit to clear existing vegetation from the building site.
Board Member Roach seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
Board Member Smith made a motion to recommend approval of a Special
Exception to allow 96 sq. ft. of covered, unenclosed floor area that
exceeds the maximum permitted floor area ratio. Vice Chairman Dockerty
seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
Board Member Smith made a motion to recommend approval of a Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan Review for construction of a 3,698 sq. ft. two-
story, Anglo-Caribbean-style, single-family dwelling with a two -car
garage, four bedrooms, bonus room, covered loggia, and swimming pool
with the following conditions:
1. Prior to applying for any permits related to these approvals,
the applicant will record a unity of title for the parcels that
are part of the Town's Annexation Ordinance 22/8.
2. 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.
3. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or
certificate of completion, the owner of the property shall
prepare and record a deed restriction which, at a minimum, shall
provide that all roof projection areas required to remain
unenclosed as per approval of this special exception shall
remain so for as long as the structure is in existence or
exceeds the maximum permissible FAR.
IV. Adjournment
Chairman Murphy adjourned the meeting at 8:57 A.M.
Renee Basel
Town rk
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