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Home My Public Portal AboutARPB 12 18 2014 w/ backupCHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: BOARD MEMBER: ALTERNATE MEMBER Paul Lyons, Jr. Thomas Smith Robert Dockerty Amanda Jones Malcolm Murphy Hewlett Kent S: Curtiss Roach December 13, 2014 REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. AGENDA I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call. III. Minutes. A. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 11 -20 -14 IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing a. December 18, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. b. January 22, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M. c. February 26, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M. d. March 26, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M. e. April 23, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, Bridges, Marsh and Associates as Agent for Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Davis, the owners of property located at 455 Old School Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is 'legally described as Lot 3, H.V. Pope Subdivision. a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of a 638 sq. ft. covered loggia on the north side and the enclosure of an open space on the east side consisting of 315 sq. ft., a total addition of 953 sq. ft. to the existing Casa Mediterranean style, one story, single family dwelling. VII. Items by Staff. A. Proposed language for previously recommended code changes 1. Sec. 70 -80; Landscaped open space 2. Sec. 66 -1; Definitions - Entablature & Hardscape 3. Sec. 70 -100; Roof & eave heights VIII. Assignments from Town Commission A. Review & recommend amendments or elimination of Sec. 70- 71(c); Incentive floor area ratio IX. Items by Board Members. X. Public. XI. Adjournment. SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, SAID PARTY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 286.0105, F.S.S. MINNUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. Chairman Lyons called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. II. Roll Call. Present and Participating: Absent with Notice: Also Present and Participating Paul A. Lyons, Jr Thomas Smith Robert Dockerty Amanda Jones Malcolm Murphy Hewlett Kent S. Curtiss Roach William Thrasher John Randolph Gary Stofft Mark Marsh Hollis Tidwell Matt Jackson Chairman Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Alternate Member Town Manager Town Attorney Architect - Forman Architect -Viens Architect -Viens Architect -Viens III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 10- 23 -14. Vice Chairman Smith moved to approve the minutes of October 23, 2014 and Mr. Dockerty seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were none 9M All the Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing a. December 18, 2014, @ 8:30 A.M. b. January 22, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M. C. February 26, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M. d. March 26, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M. e. April 23, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M. 2. Special Meeting & Public Hearing a. December 8, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. of the members present advised they would December Meetings. 1 be able to attend ARPB Regular Meeting 11 -20 -14 Motion to approve changing the date of the Special Meeting to December 8, 2014 from December 9, 2014 was made by Mr. Dockerty and seconded by Mr. Murphy and all voted AYE at roll call. VI. PUBLIC HEARING Town Clerk asked if there were any ex -parte communications. There were none. Town Clerk swore in Mark Marsh, Hollis Tidwell, Matt Jackson who intended to speak. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Gary Stofft from Randall Stofft Architects, as agent for Theodore and Cheryl Forman, the owners of property located at 3032 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream Florida which is legally described as Lot 18 Gulf Stream Properties Subdivision. a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit an addition to the rear of an existing one -story Bermuda style single family dwelling, consisting of a den and covered porch, a total of 579 square feet. Gary Stofft, Architect, advised that he is representing Theodore and Cheryl Forman in regard to this project, that being to add a small addition to their home at 3032 Gulf Stream Road. He explained that the existing home is 2,445 sq. ft. on a 13,715 sq. ft. lot and that they are asking to add 412 sq. ft. of living space and 156 sq. ft. of lanai on the back side of the home. This will be reconfigured to provide a den, family room and dining area. He added that the small addition will not affect the landscaping or the drainage, and the roof will be below the high peak as seen from the front. Mr. Dockerty noted that the roof appears to be asphalt shingle and questioned if a new roof was being considered. Mr. Stofft stated a new roof on the entire structure was not planned at this time. Chairman Lyons asked if there has been any communication from the neighbors to which the Town Clerk replied there had been none. Mr. Dockerty moved to approve Level 2 Architectural style and site plan review and Mr. Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. 2. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, Bridges, Marsh & Associates as agent for Richard J. Viens and 2 ARPB Regular Meeting 11 -20 -14 Patricia E. Werhahn, the owners of property located at 1424 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lots 10 and 10A McLouth Subdivision. a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a partial 2 -story Anglo Caribbean style single family dwelling with a cabana and a 3 car garage, a total of 12,710 square feet, and a swimming pool. Mark Marsh of Bridges, Marsh and Associates advised that he is representing Richard J. Viens and Patricia E. Werhahn. Mr. Marsh introduced Hollis Tidwell from his office and Matt Jackson from the office of Navarro Landscape Design. Mr. Marsh remarked that this is one of the nicest lots in Gulf Stream and he will be showing how they intend to develop it. He explained that the house is 12,000 sq. ft., much less than is allowed for this lot, and the house is aligned to take advantage of the wonderful view. While the architectural style is shown as Anglo Caribbean, he pointed out that there are Georgian influences. The home is a two -story with a one -story wing which is primarily a service wing, adding that there are no Special Exceptions being requested. He called attention to a free standing accessory building ne4xt to the pool. The roof of the hous is a grey tile that has previously been approved in town with the house to be a light ivory with teal shutters and white trim. Mr. Jackson, the landscape architect, explained the landscaping design and pointed out that there will be a wide expanse of grass due to the large size of the lot. He noted that the utilities (mechanical equipment) will be screened by a high landscaped mound rather than a wall and there will also be an entry wall and gate at the driveway. There will be a secret garden outside the breakfast "area and attractive water features, he said. Mr. Marsh pointed out that the 2 -story element on the front of the home has a recessed habitable entry, which is a 1 -story element, with a decorative element above that is not a part of the entry element. He said his is a classical entry with a set of columns which is an element that is actually a part of the structure for the second floor. Mr. Murphy moved to recommend approve of a Level 3 Architectural site plan based on a finding of proposed partial 2 -story single story Anglo Caribbean style dwelling with a cabana, a 3 car garage, a total of 12,710 square feet, and a swimming pool with 3 ARPB Regular Meeting 11 -20 -14 the minimum intent of the design manual and applicable to review standards with the following condition; any minor modifications in the landscape plan should be submitted to the Town Manager for review and approval and any major modifications should be brought back to the ARBP for review and approval prior to the commencement and landscaping. Mr. Smith seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call. VII. Items by Staff. There were no items from the Staff. VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items by Board Members. IX. Public There was no public comment. X. Adjournment Mr. Smith moved to adjourn at seconded the motion with all Carole Vitale Recording Secretary 9:25 A.M. and Mr voting AYE. 4 Dockerty TOWN OF GULF STREAM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING REPORT Application #: 014-12 Owner: M/M J.R. Davis Address: 455 Old School Road Agent: Mark Marsh, Bridges, Marsh and Associates Proposed Improvement: Addition of covered loggia and the enclosure of an open space. Approvals Requested: Level II Architectural/Site Plan: To permit the addition of a 638 SF covered loggia on the north side, and the enclosure of an open space on the east side, consisting of 315 SF, a total addition of 953 SF to the existing Casa Mediterranean style, one - story, single family dwelling. Gross Lot Size: 23,200 SF Effective Lot Area: 23,200 SF Proposed Total Floor Area: 6,493 SF Allowable: 7,240 SF Zoning District: RS -C Height: Existing FFE: 8.2' NGVD Considered During Review: Section 70 -67. Effective lot area. Section 70 -71. Floor area ratios. Section 70 -74. Setbacks. Section 70 -100. Roof and eave heights. Section 70 -187. Table of District Standards Recommendations: Motion to approve Level II Architectural/ Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed addition of a 638 SF covered loggia on the north side, and the enclosure of an open space on the east side, consisting of 315 SF, a total addition of 953 SF to the existing Casa Mediterranean style, one - story, single family dwelling meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. ARPB Date: December 18, 2014 Action: Level II Architectural /Site Plan Review: Town of Gulf Stream TOWN OF GULF STREAM RECEIVED NOV 18 2014 Town of Gulfstream, Ft APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL This form is to be used for all development review applications to be heard by the Town of Gulf Stream Architectural Review and Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, and /or Town Commission. To complete the instruction Manual for Application fo form properly, please review the accompanying Town of Gulf Stream r Development Review Form. Failure to complete this form properly will delay Its consideration. To be completed by all applicants. A. Project Information PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION ARPB File # 0 —) 2 I.A.I. ProjecIlOwnerName: MR. & MRS. J.R. DAVIS I.A.2. Project Address: 455 OLD SCHOOL ROAD, GULF STREAM I.A.3. Project Properly Legal Description: _ LOT 3, HV POPE SUBDIVISION PLAT BOOK 31 PAGE 53 I.A.4. Project Description (describe in detail, including # of stories, etc.) ADDITION OF A COVERED LOGGIA ON NORTH SIDE AND ENCLOSURE OF AN EXISTING OPEN SPACE OF EAST ELEVATION TO LIVING SPACE I.A.5. Square Footage of New Structure or Addition: 253 sq - ft Architectural Style: CASA MEDITERRANEAN 1.A.6. Check all that appty:MXArchileclural /Site Plan Review ❑ Land Clearing ❑ North Ocean Boulevard Overlay (complete section B) ❑ Demolition of Structures ❑ Non - residential uses ❑ Variance (complete section G) ❑ Special Exception (complete section FJ 1.A.7. (a) Proposed F.F.E.: ± a-2/ ± 8.7 Type of Foundation: PILING B. Owner Information I.B.I. Owner Address: 455 _OLD SCHOOL ROAD GULF STREAM I.B.2. Owner Phone Number V k2t 1.B.3. Owner C. Agent Information I.C.1. Agent Name and Firm Name: BRIDGES, MARSH & ASSOCIATES I.C.2. Agent Address IS VIA MTZNRR' PALM —BE CU,_Xr 33480 I.C.3. Agent Phone Number: (o) 561 1 533 cell 1.C.4. Agent Signature: Official Use Only Pre -App Dale: ARPB Dale: App Date: Recommendation: Com Dale: Tr, nnio. Decision: *) '>/ 4-- Application for Development Approval Form ADA.2000 revised 6 /13 /00 Fax 832 -1520 Page 2 Town of Gulf Stream PART III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION To be completed by all applicants after pre - application conference with Town Staff. Please be concise but brief. Attach additional sheets only when necessary and be sure to include the appropriate and complete question. number for each response. A. Project Description and Justification III.A.1. In what zoning district is the project site located? GIIT.F STREAM ('(1RP III.A.2. Is the project compatible with the intent of the zoning district? XkYes ❑ No Explain. IT MEETS ALL CRITERIA FOR ZONING DISTRICT III.A.3. Is the project consistent with the Future Land Use Map and goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan? flyes ❑ No Explain. THE PROPOSED ADDITION IS CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING ARCHITECTURAL STYLE AND LAND USE REQUIREMENTS III.A.4. How are ingress and egress to the property to be provided? EXISTING DRIVEWAYS III.A.5. How are the following utilities to be provided to the property? a. Stormwater Drainage_ nnT STTF b. Sanitary Sewer PTIRT,Tf c. Potable Water rTTY d. Irrigation Water r`TTY e. Electricity FPRf f. Telephone g. Gas h. Cable Television m III.A.6. If the project involves the erection of one or more structures, please describe how the structures are consistent with the criteria in Section 66 -144 of the Town of Gulf Stream Code. (Attach additional sheet if necessary.) L1 PART IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Section A is to be completed by all applicants after pre - application conference with Town staff. Answering "Yes" to any question in Section A requires the completion of additional Sections as indicated. A. Additional Approvals/Requirements IV.A.1. Does the project involve land area within fifty feet (50') of the Al (North Ocean Boulevard) right -of- way? ❑ Yes YNe (If "Yes ", section B of this part must be completed.) IV.A.2. Does the project involve the demolition of one or more structures? ❑ Yes �_(No (If "Yes ", section C of this part must be completed.) IV.A.3. Does the project involve the clearing or filling of any portion of an existing vacant lot or more than fifty percent (50 %) of the landscaped area of a developed lot? ❑ Yes No (If "Yes ", section D of this part must be completed.) IV.A.5. Does lhe,prg'act require approval of a Special Exception? ❑ Yes X No (If "Yes ", section E of this part must be completed.) IV.A.6. Is the pr *e at variance with any regulations contained in the Zoning Code? ❑ Yes No (If "Yes ", section G of this part must be completed.) Application for Development Approval Form ADA.32000 Page 3 q ` !� _� q , { � n k i / \ � ; n ; \ , ■ - § .__ § 7 \ , § � .... LO r_P { , -ng PLO URE Imalu §•■ o � N� � 2 � §� ! « ~■7§ § § k c J t | |■�. `| § 2 � . �) m CD � D � �| Ile P d |I k§ | |M K §§ �% Or ��_ Z d6 y O ,u G�� C 0 oo m_// N CD m �� v T i i o�� i gi r, 6i 0 y W m 0 5 Z s 0 w v w PEN90P5 i N owiE lF ~ �� 1 DW Pn an scale !66 Fg a pp MANNG 11 ulall b o d c . 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Minor, AICP December 12, 2014 REVISED CODE AMENDMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS k i d" STUDIO Urban Planning and Design Landscape Architecture Communication Graphics Based on the recommendations of the Town's Architectural Review and Planning Board at its December 8, 2014 meeting, the proposed revisions to the Town's Code of ordinances are listed below. The proposed additions to the code are indicated by the underlined sections and the sections eliminated are Sec. 70 -80. - Landscaped open space. There shall be a minimum landscaped open space on each lot of not less than 40 percent of the lot area. Up to 50 percent of a lot's Pervious stone area, such as Chattahoochee stones may be counted as open space with the remaining area considered hardscaoe. Pavers, bricks and stone areas with a solid or concrete base shall be considered as 100 percent hardscaoe and not open space. Please refer to article V, division 3 for additional requirements. Section 66 -1 Entablature shall mean, in the classical orders, the horizontal elements supported by columns Common components of the entablature include, though are not limited to: the architrave the frieze and cornice. Hardscaoe shall mean the non - living or man -made elements within the outdoor area of the lot. Examples of hardscaoe include pavement, driveways walls sidewalks Pavers brick patios and pools Up to 50 percent of a lot's Pervious stone area, such as Chattahoochee stones, may be counted as open space with the remaining area considered hardscaoe. Stone areas with a solid or concrete base shall be considered as 100 Percent hardscaoe. Sec. 70 -100. Roof and eave heights. (a) Generally. (1)The height and number of eave lines and the overall height of a structure play an important role in establishing visual continuity with other structures on the street and maintaining an appropriate residential /human scale. Most structures in the town are characterized by simple roof designs with low to medium eave heights and roof heights. This type of design emphasizes the horizontal dimension of the structure while minimizing the vertical dimension. (2)Roof height is measured from the top of the first finished floor to the highest exterior point on the roof. Eave height is measured from the top of the first finished floor to the top of the roof beam at the end of the beam (top of flashing). Different eave heights establish different eave lines. Two or more separate roof areas with the same eave height are considered to have the same eave line. (3)Roof features can provide appropriate design articulation to a roof area, but should be used sparingly to avoid unnecessary and undesirable complexity. Roof features include, but are not limited to, chimneys, cupolas, decorative towers, dormers, and small cut -outs and extensions. Two or more dormers are considered to be one roof feature, as are two or more chimneys. (4)Entry features are the front portion of the structure which indicate and enhance the main PFevide deeF entrance to the dwelling. The height of the entry feature is measured from the finish floor elevation to the upper portion of any balcony railings, Dutch gable, entablature or other such architectural elements. Entry features, if used, should provide a sense of arrival, yet should not overpower them or the remainder of the structure. The scale and proportion of entry features should be consistent with the rest of the structure, varying just enough to provide a focal point to the front of the house. (b) Onestoryhomes. (1) Preferred. Eave heights: From eight feet to ten feet six inches Eave lines: Three or less Roof features: Three or less visible per building side Roof heights: 20 feet or less (24 feet or less for roof features) Entry features: From eight feet to 12 feet (2) Discouraged. Eave heights: Between ten feet six inches and 12 feet Eave lines: Four Roof features: Four visible per building side Roof heights: Between 20 and 24 feet (between 24 and 28 feet for roof features) Entry features: Between 12 and 14 feet (3) Prohibited. Eave heights: Less than eight feet or greater than 12 feet Eave lines: Five or more Roof features: Five or more visible per building side Roof heights: Greater than 24 feet (greater than 28 feet for roof features) Entry features: Greater than 14 feet (c) Two story homes. (1) Preferred. Eave heights: Beachfront and Ocean West Districts —From eight feet to 12 feet for one -story portions 22 feet six inches or less for two -story portions Entry features: From eight to 14 feet All other districts —From eight feet to ten feet six inches for one -story portions 21 feet or less for two story portions Eave lines: Four or less Roof features: Three or less visible per building side Roof heights: 22 feet or less for one -story portions Entry features: From eight to 14 feet (2) Discouraged. Eave heights: Beachfront and Ocean West Districts — Between 12 and 14 feet for one -story portions Between 22 feet six inches and 24 feet six inches for two -story portions Entry features: From 14 to 16 feet All other districts— Between ten feet six inches and 12 feet six inches for one -story portions Between 21 feet and 23 feet for two -story portions Eave lines: Five Roof features: Four visible per building side Roof heights: Between 22 feet and 26 feet for one -story portions Entry features: From 14 to 16 feet (3) Prohibited. Buildings with more than two and one -half stories Eave heights: Beachfront and Ocean West Districts —Less than eight feet or greater than 14 feet for one -story portions Greater than 24 feet six inches for two -story portions. Entry features: Greater than 16 feet All other districts —Less than eight feet or greater than 12 feet six inches for one -story portions Greater than 23 feet for two -story portions Eave lines: Six or more Roof features: Five or more visible per building side Roof heights: Greater than 26 feet for one -story portions Entry features: Greater than 16 feet For two -story oortions ereater than the following for each 7nninp dicrrirr- District Height in feet Gulf Stream Core 30 (roof features may extend to 35) Ocean West 30 (roof features may extend to 35) Beach Front 35 (including roof features) North /South 30 (roof features may extend to 35) Place Au Soliel 30 (roof features may extend to 35) § 70 -71 GULF STREAM CODE Maximum FAR is smaller of the two: 7,177.5 square feet (4) For lots subject to neighborhood context FAR, the methodology for identifying abutting lots is as follows: Note: Lots not conforming to outlined examples are subject to approval by the town Planning and Building Administrator in keeping with these guidelines. 114 t 114 4' 3 r " 1J� 12 I , l 6 15 ,l 2524 �23 �211'20 16 261[27[.•2 19 r 1A tl .. Combined Lot Types (c) Incentiue floor area ratio. End Lot Lot Interior Lot (1) For new structures in all districts, FAR may be increased to 0.33 for first 20,000 square feet of lot area plus 0.25 for portions above that if a minimum ten -foot setback is provided on any multi -story portion of the structure. The ten -foot setback is in addition to the minimum required front setback. The structure must conform to all applicable setbacks. CD70:30 r Abutting Neighlmr #1 Abutting Neighbor #2 For interior lots, abutting lots are: the side lot the other side lot example: if lots 29 and 30 are combined, abut- ting lots are: lot 28 lot 31 For comer lots, abutting lots are: the side lot which faces the same the largest lot directly across the street same street example: if lots 7 and 8 are combined, abutting lots are: I lot 6 lot 17 For end lots, abutting lots are: the side lot the next nearest lot on street example: if lots 1 and 2 are combined, abutting lots are: lot 3 lot A Note: Lots not conforming to outlined examples are subject to approval by the town Planning and Building Administrator in keeping with these guidelines. 114 t 114 4' 3 r " 1J� 12 I , l 6 15 ,l 2524 �23 �211'20 16 261[27[.•2 19 r 1A tl .. Combined Lot Types (c) Incentiue floor area ratio. End Lot Lot Interior Lot (1) For new structures in all districts, FAR may be increased to 0.33 for first 20,000 square feet of lot area plus 0.25 for portions above that if a minimum ten -foot setback is provided on any multi -story portion of the structure. The ten -foot setback is in addition to the minimum required front setback. The structure must conform to all applicable setbacks. CD70:30 r GULF STREAM DESIGN MANUAL 30' § 70 -72 (2) For alterations to existing structures in all districts, FAR maybe increased to 0.33 for first 20,000 square feet of lot area plus 0.25 for portions above that if architectural features are added to the structure. The features may take the form of a porch or balcony, but must be located on the front side of the structure and must occupy a minimum of 150 square feet. (Ord. No. 00 -1, § 26, 3- 10 -00; Ord. No. 12 -4, § 10, 7- 13 -12) Sec. 70.72. Special exception floor area ratio (FAR). (a) Lots of less than 7,576 square feet. Up to 2,500 square feet of floor area may be permitted on any legally established lot of record of 7,576 square feet or less, subject to the following: (1) Maximum floor area. The maximum floor area is 2,500 square feet. (2) Specific standards for review. Site and structural design elements including, but not limited to: a. Height of the structure relative to neighboring structures; b. The location, number and size of windows, doors, porches, balconies and outdoor lights; C. The location of patios and walkways; and d. The location, size and types of hedges, walls and fences shall provide a level of privacy to occupants of both neighboring properties and the proposed structure equal to or greater than that provided if the proposed structure size conformed with the applicable floor area ratio. (b) Roof projections. Up to 300 square feet of roof projections (covered, unenclosed floor areas) may exceed the maximum permissible FAR subject to the following: (1) Maximum floor area. The maximum floor area in excess of FAR is 300 square feet. One or more roof projections may be approved under this special exception provided the total floor area of all projections does not exceed the maximum permitted FAR, by more than 300 square feet. (2) Specific standards for review. a. The roof projection(s) shall be compatible and complementary to the architecture of the structure and shall add appropriate architectural detail and relief to a facade. b. The roof projection(s) shall not make the structure look more massive. C. The total floor area of the roof projections shall not exceed the maximum permissible FAR by more than 300 square feet. CD70:31 INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK Rita L. Taylor TO: ARPB Members DATE: 12 -16 -14 RE: Addition to Agenda for December 18, 2014 Please find enclosed a DRAFT Copy of the minutes of your SPECIAL MEETING that was held on December 8, 2014.. We will be asking . at the meeting on December 18, 2014 to add them as Item N III.B. THIS IS A SPECIAL MEETING BEING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. Chairman Lyons called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. II. Roll Call. Present and Participating: Absent with Notice: Also Present and Participating: Paul A. Lyons, Jr. Thomas Smith Robert Dockerty Malcolm Murphy Hewlett Kent S. Curtiss Roach William Thrasher John Randolph Amanda Jones Marty Minor Hollis Tishwell Chairman Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Alternate Member Town Manager Town Attorney Board Member Urban Design Kilday Bridges & Marsh III. Continued from Meeting of 10- 23 -14. (Code Revisions) A. Should paver brick be counted as hardscape Sec. 70 -80, Sec. 70- 148(1) Marty Minor from Urban Design Kilday Studios was recognized and reminded that at the previous meeting there had been a general discussion regarding paver bricks and he had been asked to determine how other towns consider paver bricks. He advised that he contacted 8 different, but similar towns. He reported that 6 considered paver bricks as hardscape, impervious like asphalt. Two towns (Palm Beach Gardens and Ocean Ridge) allow pavers to count as open space as part of recreational facilities, he said. Mr. Minor pointed out that counting this as hardscape allows more pervious area resulting in less complicated drainage structures and systems. He noted that Gulf Stream has a little higher open space requirement at 40% than some towns at 35 %. But, it is in the same range as similar communities. Mr. Thrasher pointed out that since Gulf Stream does not consider pebbles or paver bricks as hardscape, it would be a significant adjustment and change in the code that would run in parallel to the change from the retention of the first 1 inch of runoff to the standards set by the South Florida Water Management as has been recommended by the ARPB. He believed it would be a good idea to consider some portion of paver bricks ARPB Special Meeting 12 -8 -14 @8:30 A.M. and pebbles, if not everything, as hardscape so as to generate more green space and run off capabilities. Chairman Lyons cautioned that if parking areas are greatly reduced by proposed changes it could result in more cars being parked on the rights -of -way. All agreed that there has been an increase in the use of paver bricks and a decrease in the use of pebbles. Mr. Smith questioned if there is merit in having different standards for the rear yard as opposed to the front yard. Paul Castro, Building and Zoning Director of Town of Palm Beach, was contacted by telephone regarding how they classify pavers and pebbles. He advised they are both considered as hardscape and are not counted as landscaped open space, adding that any material having a reinforced subsurface for driving vehicles over does not count as landscaped open space. Mr. Castro said that in certain districts there is a requirement that one half of the landscaped open space must be within 10 feet of the perimeter of the property. General consensus of the members of the ARPB was to count 100% of pavers as hardscape and 50% of pebbles as hardscape, unless there is a reinforced subsurface, in which instance pebbles would also be counted at 100 %. Mr. Minor was directed to prepare the proper language for this code change prior to any formal recommendation is made. B. Entry Feature Height, Sec. 70 -100 Mr. Thrasher reminded that Mr. Minor had provided recommended changes to the code as it relates to entry feature heights, and that this had been discussed at a previous ARPB meeting. He further reminded that the term entablature was recently used in connection the entry feature on a proposed new home and he believed it may be helpful to add the definition of entablature along with the language provided by Mr. Minor, to assist in defining the entry feature. Mr. Thrasher had asked to change the definition to include: entry features are the front portion of the structure which provide door entrance to the dwelling. The height of the entry feature is measured from the finished floor elevation to the upper portion of any balcony, railings, Dutch gable, entablature or other such elements. 2 ARPB Special Meeting 12 -8 -14 @8:30 A.M. Considerable discussion was held in an effort to determine if the height of the entry feature is to be arbitrary or strictly defined in the code. Mr. Minor and Mr. Tishwell were included in the discussion. Attorney Randolph remarked that the ARPB has recommended that a waiver provision be inserted in the code. He pointed out that there could be specific heights in the code and if the applicant believed his design has certain elements that may make it acceptable, they could apply for a waiver. Mr. Roach left the meeting at 9:45 and Alternate Member Hewlett Kent moved into this voting position. Chairman Lyons remarked that there are parameters associated with waivers and asked that those be put in the record and the following was read into the record. 1. Granting the waiver will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood where it is to be located. 2. The waiver, if granted, will be compatible with the adjoining development or the district in which it is to be located. 3. The waiver, if granted, will be compatible with other design elements of the structure. 4. The waiver, if granted, will not do an injustice to the integrity of the guidelines within the district. 5. The waiver, if granted, is meritorious to the Town because of its general appearance and adherence to the majority of the design elements within the structure. Chairman Lyons observed that this proposed solution accomplishes the following: The homeowner is put on notice as to what will be approved and what will unlikely be approved, and they take the necessary risk if they choose to push beyond those parameters and file the waiver option to make their case before this Board and the Town Commission. Vice Chairman Smith moved to approve the language proposed by Marty Minor for Sec. 70 -100 and the addition of the definition of entablature proposed by Town Manager Thrasher for Sec. 66 -1 and to direct Mr. Minor to prepare the proper language for these amendments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kent and all voted AYE at roll call. ARPB Special Meeting 12 -8 -14 @8:30 A.M. B. Color- Sections 70- 106(b), 70- 106(c), 70- 106(d) Town Attorney Randolph explained that he had prepared this language some time ago in an effort to assure that the approved color is uniform throughout the face of the structure excluding the trim. Mr. Thrasher had advised that 2 new homes have recently been approved with a different color and surface on the second stories which are very attractive but could not have been approved if this proposed amendment was in place. It was pointed out that if the waiver amendment were to be adopted, the applicant would have the option to file for a waiver which would give the Boards the opportunity to consider each project on its own merits. The Board members agreed that the amendment as written is needed and Mr. Murphy moved to approve the verbiage as provided by Attorney Randolph in the documents that were circulated to the Board prior to this meeting, amending Color - Sections (1)70 - 106(b)Principal building, (2) 70- 106(c)Trim, (3)70- 106(d)Accent, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Dockerty with all voting AYE at roll call. IV. Public There was no public comment. V. Adjournment. Chairman Lyons adjourned the meeting at Approximately 10 A. M. Caro. Reco: 4