HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-09 Agenda PacketCHAIRMAN:
COMMITTEE MEMBER:
William Boardman
Richard Mouw
Patricia Randolph
Benjamin Schreier
Keith Williams
April 4, 2014
REGULAR MEETING BEING HELD BY THE AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM, FLORIDA ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 AT 8:00 A.M., IN THE
COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA.
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I. Call to Order.
II. Roll Call.
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2014.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting April 23, 2014
VI. Communication from the Public (3 min. maximum)
VII. Items to be considered at this meeting.
A. Continuation - Setbacks for Mechanical Equip. Sec. 70 -51(4) and
Section 70 -74
B. Continuation -Fence Heights & Materials Sec. 70 -187 6. & 7.
C. Continuation - Installation of Sidewalks & Pathways
D. Review Landscape Code Sec. 70 -146 thru Sec. 70 -150.
VIII. Items by Staff.
IX. Items by Committee Members.
X. Adjournment.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE AD
HOC COMMITTEE 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.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014, AT 8:00 A.M. IN THE
COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
I.
II.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Boardman called the meeting to order at 8:05 A.M.
ROLL CALL:
Present and
Participating
Absent w /notice
Also Present and
Participating
William Boardman
Richard Mouw
Patricia Randolph
Benjamin Schreier
William H. Thrasher
Rita L. Taylor
Christopher O'Hare
Chairman Boardman inquired if there have been any contacts with regard to a selection of a Committee
Member with landscaping experience.
Town Clerk Taylor reported that there have been a couple of contacts made and the Town is waiting for
their response, which she hopes to receive by the next Commission Meeting, April 11', as they make that
appointment.
III. MINUTES:
A. Meeting of February 13, 2014
B. Meeting of February 28, 2014
Committee Member Mouw moved and Committee Member Randolph seconded the approval of the
February 13, 2014 Minutes. All voted AYE.
Chairman Boardman stated in reference to the minutes of February 28, 2014, that he would add at the end
of the first sentence, second paragraph of VI. Communication from the Public "At the ARPB ".
Committee Member Mouw moved and Committee Member Randolph seconded the approval of the
amended February 28, 2014 Minutes. All voted AYE.
IV. ADDITIONS. WITHDRAWALS, DEFERRALS, ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA ITEMS:
There were none.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meetings
a. April 9, 2014 @ 8:00 A.M.
b. April 23, 2014 @ 8:00 A.M.
Chairman Boardman announced the upcoming meeting dates.
Town Clerk Taylor read the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Decorum.
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Town Manager
Town Clerk
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Chairman Boardman inquired if there have been any contacts with regard to a selection of a Committee
Member with landscaping experience.
Town Clerk Taylor reported that there have been a couple of contacts made and the Town is waiting for
their response, which she hopes to receive by the next Commission Meeting, April 11', as they make that
appointment.
III. MINUTES:
A. Meeting of February 13, 2014
B. Meeting of February 28, 2014
Committee Member Mouw moved and Committee Member Randolph seconded the approval of the
February 13, 2014 Minutes. All voted AYE.
Chairman Boardman stated in reference to the minutes of February 28, 2014, that he would add at the end
of the first sentence, second paragraph of VI. Communication from the Public "At the ARPB ".
Committee Member Mouw moved and Committee Member Randolph seconded the approval of the
amended February 28, 2014 Minutes. All voted AYE.
IV. ADDITIONS. WITHDRAWALS, DEFERRALS, ARRANGEMENT OF AGENDA ITEMS:
There were none.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meetings
a. April 9, 2014 @ 8:00 A.M.
b. April 23, 2014 @ 8:00 A.M.
Chairman Boardman announced the upcoming meeting dates.
Town Clerk Taylor read the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Decorum.
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VI. COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC (3- MINUTE MAXIMUM)_
Christopher O'Hare stated that he had issues with the waivers discussion at the last Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting. He continued that waivers are in effect at present, and that at many times when issues are
prohibited in the code, they are approved. Mr. O'Hare further commented that the Town's Commission
passes rules that are basically in the basement of the legal system. He continued that when a waiver is issued,
the law is being violated in the attic. Mr. O'Hare stated that the Supreme Court states that laws have to be
clear and not vague. He further stated that the Ad Hoc Committee was formed to reform the code, but
rather it is a means to approve prior behavior. Mr. O'Hare added you have to ask yourselves "Are waivers a
good idea for this Town ".
VII. ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING:
A. Consider Establishment of Waivers
Chairman Boardman referred to Town Counsel Randolph's requirements for granting a waiver:
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 adjoining development and the intended purpose of
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 Design 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 Boardman stated that waivers should be granted by the ARPB and not the Town Manager. He
continued that if the ARPB turns down a request, it would then be referred to the Commission.
Town Manager Thrasher reported that the ARPB is a recommending body, and the normal flow would
have the request go to the Commission, for a decision.
Committee Member Mouw referred to the list stating that it gives some detail perspective to the process.
Town Clerk Taylor reported that the waivers, in everyone's opinion, would only apply to the Design
Manual. She continued that it would have nothing to do with setbacks, or lot coverage.
Chairman Boardman referred to the overlap in the Design Manual under Section 66.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that it is important to identify certain sections with regard to setbacks in
Section 70 -296. He continued that in Section 70 -296 there are glossary terms, and in Section 70 -297 there are
procedures defining what activities are further required. Town Manager Thrasher stated that some thought
should be given to where it should stop. He stated that in Section 72 -97 deals with the Chart of Review.
Chairman Boardman commented that when the final draft of the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations is
prepared, the waiver process should be made simpler in Section 70.
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Ad Floc Mecdng
March 26, 2014
Town Clerk Taylor stated that once the Ad Hoc Committee holds their last meeting, there will be a final list
of all recommendations put together in' one package, and that will be sent to the ARPB.
Chairman Boardman stated that when the criteria is listed, there should be clear language that it is not a
waiver of right that these criteria are met. He continued that in making a decision it is in their absolute
discretion.
Committee Member Mouw commented that there has to be deniability as other issues arise, and there has
to be a way out.
Committee Member Randolph inquired how as to how that would be stated.
Chairman Boardman responded that a lawyer should write the sentence: Notwithstanding the Above. The
ARPB should have the absolute discretion to decide when and when not to grant waivers.
Town Manager Thrasher inquired whether the Ad Hoc Committee should review waiver fees.
Chairman Boardman stated that someone else should make that decision.
Town Clerk Taylor also stated that it should not be an Ad Hoc Committee decisions. She also reported that
the fees are in accordance with the fees charged by other municipalities.
Committee Member Mouw moved and Committee Member Randolph seconded to recommend the
approval of the concept of waivers along the guidelines of the following::
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 adjoining development and the intended purpose of
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 Design 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.
6. When to and when not to grant the waiver shall be at the absolute discretion of the ARPB.
All voted AYE.
B. Setbacks for Mechanical Equipment Sec. 70 -51 (4) & Sec. 70 -74
Chairman Boardman referred to the rear and side setbacks particularly in the core and Place An Soleil. He
continued describing the equipment, e.g. pool heaters, pool pumps and generators.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that in Code Section 22 there is a special section with regard to generators,
which provides an exception for a dba of 66 or less that they can go closer to the setback.
Ad roc Meeting
March 26, 2014
Chairman Boardman reported that they can go less than 12 feet on the side if they have a smaller dba.
Town Clerk Taylor agreed and stated if they build a special case around it to lower it to lesser dbs than what
would be required if they met the accessory setback line.
Town Manager Thrasher read the Code Section on accessory setbacks. He also addressed the issue of the
challenges in the north south districts, and not in the core and Place An Soleil districts although the language
applies to all sections of the Town. Town Manager Thrasher stated that all accessory setbacks apply to all
sides; front, rear and sides.
Town Clerk Taylor repeated that you can lower the dbs by different methods.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that the product approval sheets are used with regard to the Abatement of
Notice. He continued that residents could alter the dba by sound reducer systems, which is done at the
factory level. Town Manager Thrasher also reported that the Staff does not test any systems.
Committee Member Mouw inquired regarding a setback going from 30' to 7' on the front and stated that it
seemed odd to be in the front and not on the side.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that some existing homes are challenged on the side and rear, and the only
reasonable location for their accessories is in the front.
Town Clerk Taylor reported that they have to be screened.
Chairman Boardman gave an example if there was a location in the back, front and the side, all of which
were acceptable, he inquired if the front can be the first choice.
Committee Member Mouw stated that would create some concern.
Town Manager Thrasher responded if it is not seen or heard, and it is in a manicured location, that would
seem to resolve the concern.
Chairman Boardman continued that the front is the least objectionable noise -wise to the neighbors. He
continued discussing the issue of bunching all the accessories in the rear, which faces the house behind it.
Chairman Boardman suggested the possible adoption of a special exception category which would state you
cannot locate your accessories any closer to the rear property line than it is to your home.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that there are special exceptions for smaller lots.
Chairman Boardman reported that 20,000 sf lots allow a resident to have a generator in the back of their
property, as long as it is as close to the house, as it is to the back of their property. He continued that the
resident cannot transport their problem to their neighbor.
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Mach 26, 2014
Town Manager Thrasher inquired if Chairman Boardman would want new language for large lots.
Chairman Boardman asked how many lots in the core district and Place An Soleil are smaller than 20,000
sq.
Town Manager Thrasher stated he did not know that answer, and referred to Code Book Section 70 -74 (B)
Special General Setbacks which relates to distances and positions of accessory structures.
Chairman Boardman inquired if bunching setbacks were greater.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that bunching is a negative aesthetic feature, and there is language that does
not allow all minor accessories in one location.
Committee Member Mouw stated that would be a difficult issue to verbalize to Town residents.
Town Manager Thrasher commented that any language created or proposed could limit the design of the
home, as builders' theme is symmetry.
Chairman Boardman stated that if the accessories were taken out of the backyard and put in the side yard, it
would give a full view of property.
Town Clerk Taylor suggested leaving the accessory setback line as it is, and require the equipment to either
be placed out of that area or midway between the property line and the principle structure, whichever is the
greater distance from the property line.
Chairman Boardman stated there is no easy solution. He continued the best place, in a neighborly point of
view, is in the middle of the house, on the side.
Town Manager Thrasher stated he was not comfortable with the middle of the house location, and felt that
the Town maybe challenged with that location.
Chairman Boardman suggested that 3251 Polo Drive should have a site visit regarding their bunching issues
involved with their renovations.
Town Manager Thrasher described the procedure for the Ad Hoc Committee to do a site visit.
Chairman Boardman suggested pictures being taken, and brought to the next Ad Hoc Meeting. All agreed.
Town Clerk Taylor stated that the pictures can also be a matter of record.
Ad Hoc Mocting
Mach 26, 2014
C.. Fence Heights & Materials Sec. 70 -187 6. & 7.
Chairman Boardman inquired regarding the issue of the original 6' maximum height of fences changing in
2010 to 4' maximum fence height. He continued that fences were divided in two (2) categories; those visible
from the street and those not visible from the street. Chairman Boardman stated that the ones not visible
from the street would allow 6' high fences in the backyard, except near the Intracoastal. He further stated
that he read this in Code Section 70 -187, in walls and fences, and that fences over 6' are discouraged.
Town Manager Thrasher responded that this was correct. He continued that it was applicable to the
following districts: Place Au Soleil, north /south, and Gulf Stream Core.
Chairman Boardman inquired why there were letters received from Place An Soleil residents requesting 6'
fences in front.
Town Manager Thrasher reported that Place Au Soleil's fences over 4' visible from the roadway are
prohibited, and fences from the core over 4' are also prohibited from the roadway.
Town Clerk Taylor stated that all fences with the exception of aluminum rail shall be screened by landscape.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that there are differences and questioned if they were created for a reason
or a purpose. He inquired from Town Clerk Taylor as to why there were these changes.
Town Clerk Taylor stated that she would obtain the dates from the Ordinances and research the minutes.
Town Manager Thrasher reported that somewhere in Section 70 -187 there were changes made in 2012, and
the previous change was in 2010. He also stated that there were changes in 2008 and in 2003.
Town Clerk Taylor stated that it may not be everything but just one (1) item that was changed.
Committee Member Mouw inquired if the 6' issue was for privacy. He noted that installing a hedge would
solve privacy issues.
Town Clerk Taylor stated there were no limitations with hedges.
Chairman Boardman read a letter from a Place An Soleil resident regarding the 4' vs. 6' fence issue in the
Town of Gulf Stream. He also suggested changing front hedges to 6'.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that there are two (2) different districts to consider. He continued that in
the core district the low fences are an intricate part of the overall design of the homes.
Chairman Boardman reported that in the core there are ficus hedges which are much higher than 6'.
Committee Member Mouw stated that it is all about aesthetics.
Ad Hoc NIcating
March 26, 2014
Town Manager Thrasher stated that a chain fence is not considered decorative and, therefore, there are
mismatched materials. He presented an example of a fence that was attached to the front comer of a house,
and connected that high fence to the house next door (owned by the same person) to that front comer and
went beyond the outer comers of both houses.
Town Clerk Taylor commented that they could have legitimately have installed 6' down the sides.
Chairman Boardman inquired how the members felt regarding 6' high fences in the front
Town Clerk Taylor referred to the section of fences under #6 in the last column which is the Place Au
Soleil column, she read "Fronting property solid, e.g. stockade or painted shadow box are both discouraged ".
She continued that if a fence was to be put in the front, it would need approval of the ARPB and
Commission.
Chairman Boardman stated that this is very important. He asked that Staff research the history, as to why
this provision was apparently changed from 6' to 4' in the front.
Town Clerk Taylor repeated that she will obtain the Ordinances for the dates listed, and research the
minutes of the appropriate dates.
Chairman Boardman stated that the Staff also had issues that were not on the original list. He listed them
and suggested that they should be referred to the ARPB: questions with building color and trim, front
entrance doors, the amount of glass on the back of the structure, if on the water, 3 -stall garages, and roofs.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that when Chairman Boardman proposed waivers in the specific sections,
e.g. 70 -99, those issues could be covered by waivers.
Chairman Boardman inquired if a proposed waiver should go back to the ARPB, but not changed on the
approved list.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that when you allow the concept of general waivers, things could get very
rampant. He continued that it could be on the responsibility of the ARPB and Commission.
Chairman Boardman responded that the ARPB should ask themselves, "If we are going to grant a waiver,
why don't we change the code instead ". He also said they should ask themselves that. Chairman Boardman
stated that his point here is that there are issues not of process but specific questions about specific
provisions of the code that the ARPB are used to dealing with, as they have the context of paint colors, etc.
Committee Member Randolph stated she agreed with the process and not getting into the nitty gritty of the
code. She continued that she felt more time should be spent on the waiver, and to learn how it would work
to stay with the process, and not the individual issues. Committee Member Randolph also stated that the
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committee should give a deep background on waivers, so residents will understand why it is there. She stated
she wants the availability of it.
Committee Member Mouw stated that each waiver should be seriously considered, as there could be
ramifications.
Chairman Boardman reported that it should be considered if this is a one -off situation or should it be a
general application.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that a waiver could be potentially rather expensive, and it should be for the
betterment of the people.
Chairman Boardman inquired if these items listed on the sheet should be reviewed by the Ad Hoc
Committee or sent to the ARPB. He continued if they are wrong, it should come back to the Ad Hoc
Committee.
Town Manager Thrasher responded they should be sent to ARPB, as they would be difficult for the Ad
Hoc Committee to resolve.
D. Installation of Sidewalks & Pathways
Town Clerk Taylor reported that it is a very simple housekeeping thing to include the annexed area into the
North Ocean Overlay District.
VIII. ITEMS BY STAFF:
There were no further comments.
IX. ITEMS BY COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
There were no further comments.
X. ADJOURNMENT:
Committee Member Mouw moved and Committee Member Randolph seconded to the adjournment
of the meeting. All voted AYE.
Chairman Boardman adjourned the meeting at 9:40 A.1`1.
Sandra Fein
Recording Secretary
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STAFF RESEARCH REGARDING FENCE HEIGHT CODE AMENDMENTS:
At the last meeting we were asked to research what amendments were
made with regard to the reduction of the maximum fence /wall heights
as seen from the front. We have tracked each Ordinance that is listed
in the Code Book at the bottom of Section 70 -187. The result is as
follows:
2 -25 -99 Informal Review by Staff to ARPB (see attached minutes)
Ord. 00 -1 The review extended over 5 months. At this time the Code
required fence to be 5' high for pool enclosures which was
the requirement for P.B. County at that time. It was later
found that the Town could go down to 41but no lower. (see min.)
Ord. 03 -3 Nothing to do with walls or fences.
Ord. 03 -9 Added that all walls & fences to be measured from the
lowest abutting grade.
Ord. 08 -5 Nothing to do with walls or fences.
Ord. 10 -2 Added under "Required ": All walls must be screened from view
from any public or private roads by landscaping.
PVC & vinyl moved from "discouraged" to "prohibited"
Added "outside of front setback area" (see attached Minutes
of 9- 10 -10)
Ord. 12 -4 Nothing about walls or fences.
There is quite a bit of detail in the minutes of September 10, 2010
that may be helpful.
Architectural Review & Planning-Board
February 25, 1999 �% Q� page 7
trim or accent" and add two more lines, the first to read "accent colors
that overwhelm the homes appearance" and the second to read "quoins
painted a darker shade than the principal building ".
b. Consistency with architectural style
It was also agreed that amendments be made to Article VII, "Predominant
Architectural Styles" as follows: 1) In the first line under
"Preferred" in Section A.5. the word "smooth" be added after "troweled ".
2) In Section A.5. under "Prohibited" change the fourth line to read
"shades of purples, red (excluding doors), and fluorescent or other
extremely bright colors, bright yellow and bright pink as trim or
accent ". 3) In Section B.4. "Shutters" under "Preferred" add
"traditional shutter color (for example: white, black, dark green,
subtle greens, dark slate blue, dark taupe, stained mahogany, slate
gray). 4) Under "Discouraged" in Section B.4. add "non- traditional
colors for Bermuda style architecture (for example, painted brown) ". 5)
Add a "Prohibited" title in Section B.4. and a line under that to read
"extremely bright colors (for example: magenta, lime green, traffic -sign
orange, chartreuse, fuchsia, bright aqua blue, florescent colors). 6)
In Section B.6. under "Prohibited ", change the eighth line to read
"shades of purples, red (excluding doors), and fluorescent or extremely
bright colors as trim or accent ".
3. Wall and Fence Height
a. Measurement
It was agreed to change the second line in the "Prohibited" designation
of Article VI. number 7 to read "Any wall or fence over 8' (as measured
from the lowest existing grade adjacent to the wall)
b. Walls within setbacks vs. outside setbacks
The following changes to Article VI. District Standards were agreed on:
1) In the "Prohibited" designation in the Gulf Stream Core in number 6.
FENCES, after the word "Solid" add ",i.e. stockade ". 2) The title for
number 7. in Article VI. is amended to read WALLS AND FENCES: ALONG SIDE
AND REAR PROPERTY LINES AND LOCATIONS NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET. 3) In
number 4. WALLS in the "Required" designation the following is to be
added under the Beachfront District: Substantial plantings in front of
any walls or hedges along AlA.
c. Height of hedges near ICWW
It was agreed that in the "Prohibited" designation in number 7. in
Article VI., the last two lines would be changed to read "Walls and
fences over 4' located between minor accessory setback line and waters
connected to the Intracoastal Waterway or 1978 Coastal Construction
Control Line ".
d. 5' pool enclosure- exception for enclosures within 15'
of ICWW or on ocean?
It was agreed that this exception would be added in number 7. of Article
VI. where it is shown that a minimum 5' enclosure is "Required ".
It was further agreed that in Article V., Areawide Standards, Section
C•, General Landscape Standards, a third "Discouraged" item be added
which would read "Hedges over 4' within 15' of the ICWW, or if located
Seaward of the 1978 Coastal Construction Control Line ".
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Town Commission - February 11, 2000
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ARCHITECTURAL STYLES ", DIVISION I, SECTION 70 -208 "PROPERTY
SURVEY "; CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE VII, "PREDOMINANT ARCHITECTURAL
STYLES ", DIVISION 2, "SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL STYLE
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS ", SECTION 70 -221 "EXTERIOR MATERIALS,
COLORS "; CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE VII, "PREDOMINANT ARCHITECTURAL
STYLES ", DIVISION 3, "GULF STREAM BERMUDA STYLE ", SECTION 70-
238 "ROOFS ", SECTION 70 -239 "WINDOWS ", SECTION 70 -240
"SHUTTERS ", SECTION 70 -241 "ENTRANCES ", SECTION 70 -242
"EXTERIOR MATERIALS, COLORS ", SECTION 70 -243 "OTHER FEATURES ";
CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE VIII, "SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS ", SECTION 70 -269 "MAILBOXES "; CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE
IX, "APPENDIX ", SECTION 70 -298 "HISTORIC SURVEY "; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (first reading)
:own Manager Garrison advised that she had some things she would like to
-scuss with the Commission before the beginning of the adoption
Icess. She called attention to the memorandum attached to the
inance and explained that it contains some alternative language that
ld slightly alter what is in the ordinance in Section 35 on page 7.
?he advised that this pertains to rear setbacks on waterfront lots in
:he Core District. She and Mayor Koch had looked at aerials of lots on
-he water and at different situations in order to arrive at this
_anguage. Mrs. Garrison believed this will address most problematic
s_tuations that might arise and requested that the proposed language
replace what is in the Ordinance.
. missioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded that the
guage proposed in the memorandum be placed in Ordinance 00 /1. Roll
1: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, and
or Koch; AYE.
i Manager Garrison advised that there had been some issues regarding
.s and fences arise this past week and she felt some discussion
ld be held before considering the Ordinance. She asked the
fission if they felt it acceptable to have a wall higher than 6' in
Core area and in Place Au Soleil, adding that she knew of none at
time. She suggested that walls be limited to 6' in the Core
rict, North /South District and Place Au Soleil. She further advised
the height of the pool fence should be changed to reflect a 4'
ht to be consistent with the changes the Commission made to the rest
he Ordinance. Mrs. Garrison asked whether stockade and shadowbox
es should be prohibited in the front yard in the Core, North /South
Place Au Soleil Districts, adding that it would be permitted in the
and rear yards. During discussion it was agreed to have the
owbox fence shown as discouraged rather than prohibited.
issioner Orthwein noted that gates are prohibited in the Core
rict and suggested that they be changed to discouraged. She
rked that any features that are discouraged would have to come for a
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Gown Commission - September 10, 2010
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE-(first reading)
Clerk Taylor read Ordinance No. 010 -2 in title, which has been amended
and being presented on first reading this 10`h day of September, 2010.
Commissioner Anderson moved and Vice -Mayor Orthwein seconded to approve
Ordinance No.E.010 -2 as amended.
Commissioner Wheeler asked Mr. Thrasher for a summary of the amendment
to this Ordinance. Mr. Thrasher explained that the Code had a provision
to control the height of fences as they are positioned between the minor
accessory setback and the property line and in many cases it was not
sufficient. He said that behind the accessory line could be quite a
distance from where the fence would be placed and, therefore, the
height, the control and the type did not speak to something that was set
in from the minor accessory line and was visible from the street. Mr.
Thrasher said the amended language clarifies that and allows the Town to
control, through the Code, fences that would be located beyond the minor
accessory setback. Commissioner Wheeler asked if the ARPB opined and
signed off on this issue. Clerk Taylor said the ARPB recommended
adoption.
Commissioner Devitt asked if this type of action would typically be on
the Town's periodic list of items for action. Mr. Thrasher said this
particular item is a housekeeping matter and something staff thought was
already covered in the Code. He said it has been difficult for staff to
get the appropriate language in place and explained that it was pulled
from last month's meeting agenda because at that reading the language
was limited to fences and did not include walls. Mr. Thrasher said
this language provides the tools that are necessary to deal with the
types of activity the Town is now experiencing. He said there is still
and
a list of new items to be presend approoval for
of pool
then to the Commission for app
steps, which Commissioner Devitt previously brought attention to.
Commissioner Wheeler said he is satisfied with the recommendation from
the ARPB.
Clerk Taylor asked if there were comments from the Public. There were
none. There was no further discussion. All voted AYE.
Mr. Thrasher requested the Commission declare Zoning in Progress on this
matter. Vice -Mayor Orthwein moved and commissioner Devitt seconded to
declare Zoning in Progress. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
B. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
There were no items by the Mayor or Commissioners.
IX. Public.
Robert Ganger, President of the Gulf Stream Civic Association and the
Florida Coalition for Preservation, provided a brief update on the
process of building the new WalMart on Federal Highway in Boynton Beach,
which is located near the entrance to Place Au Soleil. He also updated
on the process of approval for the proposed WalMartt onaFeieral Highway
June 14,2010
ORDINANCE NO. 010/2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN'S
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AT SECTION 70 -187, TO
PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIRED SCREENING OF
FENCES FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ROADWAYS
AND TO PROHIBIT SPECIFIC TYPES OF FENCING;
AMENDING, AT SECTION 71 -4, SITE
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE GULF
STREAM DESIGN MANUAL FOR RM WEST AND RM
EAST MULTIPLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS, TO INCLUDE NEW LOT COVERAGE
AND BUILDING SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS;
AMENDING, AT SECTION 71 -7, MULTIPLE- FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES, TO INCLUDE
REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby
amended at Chapter 70, Article IV, Section 70 -187, Table of district standards,
subsection 6, Fences, and subsection 7, Wall and Fences: Along Side and Rear Property
Lines and Locations Not Visible From Street, to read as follows:
Section 70 -187. Table of district standards
4. WALLS
(applicable to all walls located between the street and the minor accessory setback line and for all
walls visible from public and private roadways. The measurement of all walls referenced herein
shnll he frnm the lnwect made adiarent to the wall.)
Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Core
Ocean West
Beachfront
North/South
Place au
Soleil
Required
4 6 feet
Walls must
be ereefied
frem AIA
by
Any walls a
gees along
"'mss
hbbe..s�ed
bT
Walls must be finished on both sides.
All walls shall be screened from view from any public or private roadway
by landscaping.
Preferred
None
Wefmittexl
Accent only
None
North/South
Low
er- eeneealed
er eeileealed
Correspond
Low
wall /fence
by 131wit
b"hifit
to
wall/fence
pane
be screened
combination
material
material
architecture
combination
€rein- vi&A'
ffam-an
publie-ee
prtvate
Eeadway by
kfidseaping
Lew
Correspond
Correspond
Not to
LOW
welUhedge
to
to
exceed more
wamiedge
eembinatien
architecture
architecture
than 75% of
eembinatien
Consistent
Correspond
wood
frontage
Correspond
with
to
Intermittent
to
architectural
architecture
or concealed
architecture
style
Sim le, uncluttered,
traditional
forms
Discouraged
Use as
Entry or
perimeter
accent wall
wall
Excessive ornamentation
includin
reveals, decorative
tile, bandin
etc.
Prohibited
Walls over 4
Walls and
Walls and
Walls and
,
Walls over 4
feet
entry piers
entry piers
entry piers
feet
Perimeter
over 6 feet
over 8 feet
over 6 feet
Perimeter
walls
measured
measured
measured
walls
Entry piers
from the
from the
from the
Entry piers
over 5 feet
lowest grade
lowest grade
lowest grade
over 5 feet
adjacent to
adjacent to
adjacent to
the wall
the wall
the wall
Walls less
than-1-91 aet
from AIA
r.o.w. line
Unfinished concrete block (painted block is not considered "finished ")
Open bond "web"
Solid continuous exposed walls
Walls closer than 7.5 feet to the edge of street pavement
Walls on the rights-of-way or in visibility triangles
Section 70 -187. Table of district standards
6. FENCES
(applicable to all fences located between the street and minor accessory setback line and
for all fences visible from public and private roadways. The measurement of all fences
referenced herein shall be from the lowest grade adiacent to the fence wall.
Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Ocean West
Beachfront
North/South
Place au
Core
Soleil
Required
Fences ntusl
be screened
pane
be screened
reffi -i'iOW
€rem AIA
by
landseaping
€rein- vi&A'
ffam-an
publie-ee
prtvate
Eeadway by
kfidseaping
All fences, with
the exception of aluminum rail fencing shall
be screened
from view from any public or private roadway by landscaping
Pools: 4 feet minimum
Fences must be finished on both sides or screened
Consistent with architectural st le of house
Preferred
Low -open
Low -open
Consistent
Consistent
None,
wood
wood.
with
with
Low -open
Intermittent
architectural
architectural
wood
or concealed
style
style
7. WALLS AND FENCES: ALONG SIDE AND REAR PROPERTY LINES AND
LOCATIONS NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET (Outside of front setback area. The
measurements of all walls and fences referenced herein shall be from the lowest grade
adiaCent to The wall nr fPnr 1
Zoning Districts
by plant
Gulf Stream
Intermittant
Beachfront
NorthlSouth
Place au
material
Core
or concealed
I
I
Soled
Required
Pools — 4 feet minimum
by plant
Walls must be finished on both sides
Fences must be two -sided or screened.
Preferred
Consistent with architectural st le
material
Walls or
Discouraged
PV4G, PIfts+1e
PVC, plastie
Walls or
uv, c7PIRS4Q
PVC, PlaStiG
1
er vi y
l r
vinyl
or vinyl
vinyl
So r
o N
Fronting
example,
6 feet.
6 feet.
example,
property
stockade or
Any wall or fence over 8 feet, as measured from the lowest grade adjacent
stockade or
Solid (for
shadowbox)
and waters connected to he Intracoastal Waterway or the 1978 CCCL.
shadowbox)
example,
Unpainted
stockade or
shadowbox)
Un anted
Prohibited
Over 4 feet 1
Over 6 feet
Over 8 feet I
Over 6 feet I
Over 4 feet
PVC, plastic or vine
Chainlink (unless concealed by plant material)
Fences closer than 7.5 feet to the edge of street pavement
Fences on rights-of-way or in visibility triangle
7. WALLS AND FENCES: ALONG SIDE AND REAR PROPERTY LINES AND
LOCATIONS NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET (Outside of front setback area. The
measurements of all walls and fences referenced herein shall be from the lowest grade
adiaCent to The wall nr fPnr 1
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby
amended at Chapter 71, Gulf Stream Design Manual for RM West and RM East
Multiple - Family Residential Districts, Section 71 -4, Site Development Regulations, to
read as follows:
Sec. 71 -4. Site Development Regulations.
Below is a listing of required site development regulations for
multiple - family and single - family dwellings with the two multiple - family
districts. Single family homes are encouraged within these districts as the
incentives for such development have been identified in the table below.
MF - East District
MF I SF
MF - West District
MF I SF
Max. Bldg Height 40' 40' "! 135' 1 Sec 70 -100
Zoning Districts
Gulf Stream
Ocean West
Beachfront
NorthlSouth
Place au
Core
I
I
I
Soled
Required
Pools — 4 feet minimum
Walls must be finished on both sides
Fences must be two -sided or screened.
Preferred
Consistent with architectural st le
Discouraged
Walls or
Walls or
Walls or
fences over
1
fences over
fences over
6 feet.
6 feet.
6 feet.
Prohibited
PVC, plastic or vinyl
Chainlink (unless concealed by plant material)
Any wall or fence over 8 feet, as measured from the lowest grade adjacent
to the wall or fence.
Walls and fences over 4 feet located between minor accessory setback line
and waters connected to he Intracoastal Waterway or the 1978 CCCL.
Solid continuous exposed walls.
Section 2. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby
amended at Chapter 71, Gulf Stream Design Manual for RM West and RM East
Multiple - Family Residential Districts, Section 71 -4, Site Development Regulations, to
read as follows:
Sec. 71 -4. Site Development Regulations.
Below is a listing of required site development regulations for
multiple - family and single - family dwellings with the two multiple - family
districts. Single family homes are encouraged within these districts as the
incentives for such development have been identified in the table below.
MF - East District
MF I SF
MF - West District
MF I SF
Max. Bldg Height 40' 40' "! 135' 1 Sec 70 -100
Max. # Stories
3
3*
3
2
Min. Lot Size
20,000 First +
5,000 After
20,000 *
20,000 First +
5,000 After
16,500
Width
Front (rectangular)
100
100*
100
100
Front Point
(pie shape)
100
40
100
40
Depth
100
100
100
75 * **
Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
30%
30%
30%
Min.Building Separation
15'
NA
15'
NA
Min. Unit Size
One Bedroom
1000
NA
1000
NA
Two Bedroom
1250
NA
1250
NA
Three Bedroom
1600
NA
1600
NA
Four Bedroom
1950
NA
1950
NA
Max. Bldg. Length
150'
NA
100
NA*
Max. Facade Length
without Jog or
Reduction orstories
60'
50'
Setbacks
Front
78' CL/AIA
50' All Others
50' AIA*
25' All Others 150'All
78' CUAIA
Others
50' CLJAIA
30' All Others
Side
25% Avg. Width
and
25' Min.
30% Avg. Width
and
15' Min.*
25% Avg. Width
and
25' Min. **
30% Avg. Width
and
15' Min.
Rear
257CCCL
257CCCL
25'
20'*
Corner
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
MF - Multi -story
Landscape
Required
Preferred
Required
Preferred
* SF incentive
** If 2 stories or less - multi - family use 30% width/15' min.
***Front setback reduced to 25' min. if specific standards for review met
Section 3. The Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream is hereby
amended at Chapter 71, Gulf Stream Design Manual for RM West and RM East
Multiple - Family Residential Districts, Section 71 -7, Multiple - Family Residential Design
Guidelines, to add a new Subsection (n), Fences, to read as follows:
Section 71 -7. Multiple - Family Residential Design Guidelines.
(o) Fences and walls. Walls and fences within the RM East zoning district
shall follow the fence and wall requirements of the Beachfront zoning district as
described in Section 70 -187 of this code. Fences and walls within the RM West zoniniz
district shall follow the fence and wall requirements for the Ocean West zoning district
as described in Section 70 -187 of this code.
Section 4. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can
be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 5. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict.
All other ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, or parts thereof which
conflict with this or any part of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 6. Codification.
This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the official Code of
Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream.
Section 7. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, as
provided by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular, adjourned session on first reading this
lOthday of Sep_ tember , 2010, and for a second and final reading on this 8th day
of October . 2010.
ATTEST: p
Clerk
Commissioner
memorandum
TO: William Thrasher
Town Manager
FROM: Marty R.A. Minor, AICP
DATE: January 10, 2014
RE: LANDSCAPE CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
kild
STUDIO
Urban Planning and Design
Landscape Architecture
Communication Graphics
Pursuant to your request, the proposed text amendment to the Town's Landscape Code and to correct
an omission within the Windows section of the Gulf Stream Design Manual.
The proposed text amendment (attached) makes the following changes:
• Within Section 70 -148 the suggestion that landscaping issues be addressed on a district level
has been changed to a requirement and the requirement for irrigation has been added.
• Within Section 70 -148, the list of exotic plants under the "Discouraged" heading has been
expanded and moved to the "Prohibited" list. The list has been expanded to include more
exotic, invasive species that are common in South Florida. In addition, this change is consistent
with Policy 6.1.3.1. of the Conservation Element of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, which
states: "All nuisance and invasive exotic vegetation shall be removed at the time of
development or redevelopment of a site."
• New Section 70 -151 has been added. This section makes the landscaping standards apply to
new development and redevelopment. The section also requires a landscape permit from the
Town for property owners who revise or replace more than 25% of the existing vegetation.
• Within Section 70 -101, Windows, the requirements have been revised to prohibit undivided
windows over three feet in width or larger than 16 square feet visible from the street or
waterway.
Please review the proposed amendments and let me know if you have any additions, deletions or
revisions.
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Sec. 70 -146. Purpose.
(a) The landscape architectural standards have been developed to reinforce the overall
character and the image of the town environment.
(b) The primary objectives of the landscape standards are to:
(1) Reinforce the community's identity.
(2) Enhance visual quality.
(3) Provide buffering.
(4) Provide a pleasant environment for living areas.
(5) Provide a pleasant environment for driving, walking, and other activities in the
community.
(c) The correct selection of plant material:
(1) Beautifies the streetscape and softens buildings.
(2) Controls glare.
(3) Controls wind and directs breezes.
(4) Provides shade.
(5) Reduces evapo- transpiration rates and humidity.
(6) Reinforces the identity of various districts.
V , s
n TI
Landscape elements help to refine boundaries and reinforce the identity of
community
Sec. 70 -147. Planting techniques.
The town has a diverse selection of plant material and varying compositions. Formal, informal,
manicured, and naturalistic planting techniques are evident.
(1) Formal. The arrangement of plant material in an ordered unified repetitious way
(usually even number of groupings).
(3) Infaroaal. The arrangement of plant material in a random grouping or asymmetric
design.
(3) Manicured. Well- maintained and regularly pruned.
(4) Naturalistic. Allowed to grow freely with minimal maintenance.
.- . 4A
Informal, multi- layered
planting
Manicured, well- maintained
hedges along private roadway
Naturalistic entry planting
Sec. 70 -148. Principles.
Because of this diversity, no particular style or technique is encouraged or discouraged overall.
Landscape issues shall sl-ieul d be addressed on a district level basis. Some underlying principles
do apply to the town as a whole:
(1) Required.
Minimum landscaped open space of 40 percent of the lot area (pool decks and
driveway area shall not count towards the 40 percent open space)
Irrigation shall be provided consistent with Section 66 -399 of this code.
(2) Preferred.
Consistency of neighborhood maintenance techniques
Consistency of neighborhood plant material, scale, massing, and selection
Controlled and planned use of exotics
Efficient irrigation
Protection and enhancement of existing plant material
Semi - pervious driveway material (Chattahoochee stone, pavers)
Use of natives
Xeriscaping techniques
(3) Discouraged.
Hedges over four feet if located within 15 feet of the ICW W or seaward of the 1978
CCCL
Large expanses of impervious driveway materials
(4) Prohibited.
In Place Au Soleil, hedges over four feet if located within 15 feet of a canal as
measured from the landward edge of the seawall cap. Any hedges currently existing
which are in contravention of this provision shall be removed or brought into
compliance no later than September 1, 2005.
Chainlink fence unless concealed 100 percent by plant material
Driveway materials using primary or bright, bold colors (red, blue, etc.)
Painted driveways
Removal of any plant material within the right -of -way without town approval
Removal of trees and palms (other than invasive exotics) over eight inches in caliper
without town approval of a land clearing plan
The use of synthetic or artificial plant material
Tire strip driveways
Invasive, exotic species:
Australian nine (Casuarina sop.), except where permitted in the North Ocean
Boulevard Overlay District
Brazilian Penner (Schinus terebinthefolius)
Meleleuca ( Meleleuca quinquenervia)
Old -World Climbing fern (Lygodium microphvllum)
Air Potato Vine (Dioscorea bulbifera)
Carrotwood (Cunanionsis anacardiodies)
Earleaf Acacia (Acacia auriculiformis)
Schefflera (Scheffiera actinonhylla)
Kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata)
(Ord. No. 00 -1, §§ 49, 50, 3- 10 -00; Ord. No. 04 -9, § 3, 2- 11 -05)
Sec. 70 -149. Typical native plants.)
Listed below are some of the native plants that are appropriate and presently found in the town:
(1) Ground covers.
Tall Sea Ox -Eye Daisy
Borrichia arborescens
Alocasia cuculata
1(2) Shrubs.
Nephrolepis exaltata
Cocoplum
Polypodium phymatodes
I Chrysobalanus icaco
Peace Lily
Firebush
Hamelia patens
Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera
Hobe Sound Dwarf Cocoplum I Chrysobalanus icaco
Hawaiian Beach Berry Scaevola frutescens
(3) Palms.
Royal Palm
Roystonea elate
Paurotis Palm
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
Sabal Palm
Sabal palmetto
(4) Trees. I
I -
Dahoon Holly
Ilex cassine
ISea,
Grape
Coccoloba uvifera
Satin Leaf
Chrysophyllum olivifonne
Pitch Apple
Clusia rosea
Live Oak
Quercus virginiana
Mahogany
Swietenia mahagoni
Gumbo Limbo
Bursera simaruba
(Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus
Sec. 70 -150. Other plants used in the town.
(a) The following are examples of materials presently found in the town:
(1) Ground
covers.
Chinese Taro
Alocasia cuculata
Swordfern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Laua'e, East Indian Wart
Fern
Polypodium phymatodes
Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum clevelandi
Dwarf Peace Lily
Spathiphyllum "Wallisii"
Dwarf Confederate
Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides i
"Minima"
(2) Tall shnibs.
Southern Wax Privet
Ligustrum japonicum
Oleander
INerium oleander
IKopsia
Ochrosia parviflora
Truk Island Beach Berry
Hibiscus
Sandankwa Viburnum
Scaevola koenigii
Hibiscus rosa smensis
Viburnum suspensum
r
Ficus
Ficus spp.
Surinam Cherry
Gardenia ----]Gardenia
Eugenia uniflora
�
-Crepe
'(4) Vines.
jasminoides
Ixora ling'etc. ora'Singapore','Maui', Nora Grant','Super
JI
Dwarf Oleander Nerium oleander'Petite salmon'
ITobira Pittosporum tobira
Jasmine Tabemaemontana divaricata
Chalcas iMurraya paniculata
Brown Bud Allamanda Allamanda cathartica'Hendersonii'
Bougainvillea lBougainvillea
spectabilis
Monstera or Ceriman
Monsters deliciosa
Confederate Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
(5) Palms.
European Fan Palm Chamaerops humilis
Areca Palm Chrysalidocarpus lutescens
Coconut Palm Cocos nucifera "Malayan"
Coconut Palm Cocos nucifera "Maypan"
Senegal Date Palm Phoenix reclinata
Pigmy Date Palm Phoenix roebelenii
(b) Two excellent reference books are:
(1) Florida, My Eden (Exotic and Native Plants for Use in Tropic and
Subtropic Landscape) by Frederic B. Stresau, F.A.S.L.A.
(2) Florida Landscape Plants, Native and Exotic, revised edition, by John V.
Watkins and Thomas J. Sheehan.
Section 70 -151. Applicability and Permitting
The provisions of this division shall apply to all new development and redevelopment, as defined
by Section 58 -76, within the Town. Property owners who revise or replace more than 25% of
the existing landscaping shall comply with the requirements of this division and receive a
landscaping permit from the Town.
Sec. 70 -101. Windows
(d) Prohibited.
(1)
Floor -to- ceiling windows greater than one story.
(6) Trees.
Reflective or mirrored glass.
(3)
Glass block visible from street.
Alexander Laurel or
Kamani
Calophyllum inophyllum
(5)
Satin Leaf
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
visible from street or waterway.
Cattley Guava
Psidium littorale
Pigeon Plum
Coccoloba diversifolia
(b) Two excellent reference books are:
(1) Florida, My Eden (Exotic and Native Plants for Use in Tropic and
Subtropic Landscape) by Frederic B. Stresau, F.A.S.L.A.
(2) Florida Landscape Plants, Native and Exotic, revised edition, by John V.
Watkins and Thomas J. Sheehan.
Section 70 -151. Applicability and Permitting
The provisions of this division shall apply to all new development and redevelopment, as defined
by Section 58 -76, within the Town. Property owners who revise or replace more than 25% of
the existing landscaping shall comply with the requirements of this division and receive a
landscaping permit from the Town.
Sec. 70 -101. Windows
(d) Prohibited.
(1)
Floor -to- ceiling windows greater than one story.
(2)
Reflective or mirrored glass.
(3)
Glass block visible from street.
(4)
Jalousie windows visible from street.
(5)
Undivided windows over three feet in width or larger than 16 square feet
visible from street or waterway.
(6)
More than 50 percent of total window opening area on an elevation (there
must be a higher percentage of wall area than window area).
(7)
More than 50 percent of total window opening area on a street or waterway
elevation composed of undivided panes larger than eight square feet.
(8)
Sliding glass doors on the front of the house