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HomeMy Public PortalAboutPRR 14-1859Kelly Avery From: Kerry Kilday <Kilday @udkstudios.com> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 8:45 AM To: Ken Tuma Subject: FW: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST - website content language GS - Sending mail server found on DNS Blocklist cache From: freddy farnsworth [ frederick .freddy.farnsworth @gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 8:56 PM To: Anne Booth Cc: Kerry Kilday Subject: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST - website content language GS - Sending mail server found on DNS Blocklist cache This email is a Public Record Request of public records in the possession of Urban Design Kilday Studios. If you are not the Custodian of Records for this entity, please forward this email to the Custodian of Records for Urban Design Kilday Studios, 477 S. Rosemary Avenue Suite 225, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Dear Custodian of Records for Urban Design Kilday Studios, This is a PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST pursuant to Article 1, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution and Chapter 119.07 of the Florida Statutes. I wish to make a public records request of your agency for the following records: Any draft of web site content language for the Town of Gulf Stream. If you contend that any of the records I am seeking, or any portion thereof, are exempt from inspection or disclosure please cite the specific exemption as required by §119.07(1)(e) of the Florida Statutes and state in writing and with particularity the basis for your conclusions as required by §119.07(1)(f) of the Florida Statutes. Please take note of §119.07(c) Florida Statues and your affirmative obligation to (1) promptly acknowledge receipt of this public records request and (2) make a good faith effort which "includes making reasonable efforts to determine from other officers or employees within your agency whether such a record exists and, if so, the location at which the record can be accessed." I am, therefore, requesting that you notify every individual in possession of records that may be responsive to this public records request to preserve all such records on an immediate basis. If any records are readily available, please produce those records first without waiting for all responsive records to be available. Produce the less readily available records as soon as they are available. If the public records being sought are maintained by your agency in an electronic format please produce the records in the original electronic format in which they were created or received. See §119.01(2)(f), Florida Statutes. If you anticipate the production of any of these public records to exceed $1.00 please notify me in advance of their production with a written estimate of the total cost. Please be sure to itemize any estimates so as to indicate the total number of pages and /or records, as well as to distinguish the cost of labor and materials. If any records may be produced for less than $1.00, please produce those records first while waiting to obtain authorization from me to produce more costly records. Do not incur any costs that you expect me to pay which are greater than $1.00 until first obtaining my authorization to do so. All responses to this public records request should be made in writing to the following email address: frederick.freddy.farnsworth Calomai I.com Architectural Review and Planning Board Seeks Members Are you interested in the future development of the Town? If so, the Town Commission is now accepting letters of interest from Town residents who are interested in serving on the Architectural Review and Planning Board (ARPB). The ARPB is a voluntary board which reviews, considers and makes recommendations to the Town Commission regarding proposed development projects and issues within the Town. ARPB members are required to be registered voters within the Town and to be able to attend the monthly meetings, which are held on the fourth Thursday of each month. Although no specific experience is required, consideration will be given to applicants who have experience in planning, law, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, natural resource management and related fields. ARPB members serve three year terms and are limited to three consecutive terms of service. Currently, the ARPB has openings for one regular board member and two alternates. Residents interested in joining the ARPB should send their letters of interest to the Town Hall at 100 Sea Road. The Town Commission reviews each applicant and decides on board membership. Development Review Process In order to preserve our unique community character, the Town adopted Design Guidelines that address exterior aspects of your home. If you are planning exterior remodeling, painting, major landscaping work or any significant property improvements, please contact the Town Manager at (561) 276 -5116 to review your plans and determine what requirements may apply. The Town's Future Land Use Plan (PDF link) and Zoning Map (PDF link) govern the uses and structures allowed within the community. The Town has no existing nor allows commercial or industrial uses. The Town Code of Ordinances, including the Land Development Regulations and Design Manual, and the development applications are available for review and purchase at Town Hall. Design professionals are encouraged to review the Town Code and Design Manual before planning any new construction within the community. Prior to any changes to the exterior of the home, major landscape work and /or other property improvements, a pre - application meeting is required with the Town Manager. Development plans and elevations must be presented at the meeting for review and discussion. This meeting will determine the appropriate development review process and what materials are required for submittal. The Town has three development review processes: Level 1, 2 and 3 Architectural /Site Plan Reviews. Level 1 Reviews address accessory buildings and structures and minor renovations where less than 300 square feet are affected. Level 1 reviews are approved or denied by the Town staff. Level 2 Architectural /Site Plan Reviews address the following development projects: • Detached, habitable, minor accessory structures; • Expansion or demolition of more than 300 square feet of building area but less than 50 of the existing total floor area.; • Projects which utilize discouraged architectural styles, elements or materials; • Removal of more than two trees of over eight inches in caliper or removal of trees without replacement; and • Level 1 review items with proposed signage or additional development impacts. Level 2 Architectural /Site Plan projects are reviewed and approved or denied by the Town's Architectural Review and Planning Board. Level 3 Architectural /Site Plan projects are reviewed by the Gulf Stream Town Commission after receiving recommendations from the Architectural Review and Planning Board and the Town Staff. Level 3 Reviews address the following: • New primary structures, like new homes; • Expansion or demolition of more than 50 percent of the total floor area of the existing structure; • Development proposals which need one of the following: • A variance; • A special exception; • A Subdivision of property; or • Subject to a Development Agreement. • Projects which require an amendment to the official zoning map and /or future land use map; • Developments of Regional Impacts; • Clearing more than 50 percent of a site's vegetation; and • Level 2 review items which are recommended for Town Commission review by the Architectural Review and Planning Board because of the project's potential impacts to the Town. The level of the development project's review will be determined during the pre - application meeting. New development applications are due to the Town by the 15th of each month. Depending upon the request, a development application may be reviewed and considered by Town Staff, the Architectural Review and Planning Board and Town Commission. For items requiring consideration by the Town Commission, recommendations are provided by the Architectural Review and Planning Board and Town Staff. A chart outlining the development review process is here (PDF link). Building Permits are processed through an agreement with the City of Delray Beach. All applicants must fill out the applicable City of Delray Beach Building Permit application and submit it to the Town of Gulf Stream with four sets of drawings, product approvals, etc., as required by the City of Delray Beach, for approval. After approval from the Town of Gulf Stream, all permits are picked up by the applicant and submitted to the City of Delray Beach for review and inspections. Draft Website copy re Gulf Stream Civic Association The Gulf Stream Civic Association provides residents an opportunity to be involved in making the Town a better place to live. Founded in 1956, GSCA is the second oldest such association in Palm Beach County. Roughly three quarters of all owner - occupied households are members. Modest dues are generally invested in projects relating to beautification, safety, and protection of property values. The Association also provides a forum for residents to stay informed on local issues, and to provide input to elected officials on matters of importance to the community. Corrections, amplifications to the history tab. In 1916, the State of Florida began to open a stretch of roadway along the Atlantic Ocean coastline, as a more scenic alternate to Route 1, now called the Federal Highway. The road eventually became known as State Road AlA. To address high winds along the route, Australian Pines were planted along both sides of A1A, from Jacksonville to Miami. The Town of Gulf Stream is the only remaining stretch where the Australian Pine Canopy still remains. It has since been designated as an historic and scenic highway, allowing the Town to protect and cultivate new plants to maintain and expand a stand of more than 300 pines. During the early 1920s, the land now called Gulf Stream was largely in its raw natural state, with a few cultivated acres leased for farming or grazing. At the time, the intercoastal canal was freshwater, providing irrigation for agriculture. Starting in 1922, Bessemer Properties, a real estate venture controlled by the family of Henry Phipps, Jr. (co- founder with Andrew Carnegie of the company that became U.S. Steel) began to accumulate parcels of land on both sides of the intracoastal canal for future development. Friends and business associates of the Phipps family in Palm Beach saw the roughly 500 virgin acres of property as an ideal location for a golf course and polo fields, surrounded by seasonal residences. Led by two of Henry Phipps' sons, Jay and Howard Phipps, and including prominent Palm Beach residents such as Paris Singer, Edward Stotesbury, Edward Shearson, and E.F. Hutton, plans were laid to construct a first -class golf club. The Gulf Stream Realty Company (so named because of the close proximity of the property to the ocean gulfstream) was established to market residential lots along the ocean front, some of which were acquired as early as 1923. In March of 1924, founding members established the Gulf Stream Golf Club. Legendary Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner was commissioned to design the clubhouse; the course was planned by Donald Ross, who designed Pinehurst in 1907. The Club officially opened for play in 1925 and remains one of the premier private golf clubs in the country. In 1925, Bessemer Properties applied to the State of Florida for a charter to incorporate acquired acreage into a town. Initially, the company had planned to name the community "Phipps Beach ", but the "Gulf Stream" name was now ingrained. Gradually, a cluster of seasonal homes began to be built along the oceanfront. Most were designed by renowned Palm Beach architects under a Phipps maxim that they connote "understated elegance ". Several of these original homes still exist, largely unchanged in appearance from the 1920s. Prior to completion of the golf course, plans were underway to build a five -field polo complex between the ocean road (AlA was not completed at the time) and the intracoastal waterway. Initially known as "Phipps Fields ", the Gulf Stream Polo Club commenced play in early 1927 and almost immediately emerged as the "Winter Polo Capital of the World ". Afternoon matches drew large crowds -- royalty, socialites, celebrities, and many local residents, drawing attention to Gulf Stream as a sophisticated winter resort. The developers of Gulf Stream had expected steady growth in the 1930s, but the 1929 Crash and ensuing Great Depression put a damper on the pace of expansion. Plans for a non - denominational church for residents were set aside, but in 1938 the Gulf Stream School opened to educate the children of seasonal families. Even in tough times, the golf club, polo fields, and later a bath and tennis club, remained a magnet for residents and visitors seeking relief from cold weather and economic woes. The advent of World War II brought about a profound change to the Town of Gulf Stream. Proximity to the gulf stream meant that shipping lanes and German U -boats were only a few miles east. The golf course was closed to members, but remained open for maintenance and limited access to servicemen stationed at nearby military bases. Coast Guard and Navy Sea -Bees patrolled the beaches, many on horseback. The Coast Guard shipped horses from Kansas for this duty, housing them in the stables recently occupied by polo ponies. The Gulf Stream Bath & Tennis Club, founded in 1935 by Mrs. Howard Phipps, became a Red Cross U.S.O. center for entertaining troops stationed at the nearby Boca Raton aviation training base. Local lore has it that a German spy was discovered in the shuttered Gulf Stream Golf Club, apparently signaling to submarines in Morse Code by flashlight. The agent was never apprehended. The Town recovered quickly from the War. The polo fields reopened in 1946; once again enjoying a reputation as the nation's top winter venue for top international and American players. As the post -war economy began to blossom, property values in Gulf Stream escalated rapidly. The Phipps family decided to sell the fields for residential development in the early 1960s. Several players who had settled in Gulf Stream, such as Michael Phipps and Stewart Iglehart, reestablished the polo fields in Lake Worth (Wellington) and participated in the process of subdividing and redeveloping the old Phipps Fields for private single family homes. Over the next few decades, the Town of Gulf Stream continued to grow, while adhering to the principles established by the founding families. The Little Club, a Par 3 course, was established. A new Town Hall was erected on a corner of the old Polo Fields. Post World War II "cottages" were replaced by larger homes, reflecting changes in lifestyle . A potential trend towards "McMansions" was nipped in the bud through adoption of a comprehensive design guidelines administered by an Architectural Review and Planning Board, reporting directly to the Town Commission. The purpose of these guidelines is to maintain the unique character of individual districts within the Town. Gulf Stream is exclusively a residential and recreational town. The original Phipps vision of a place providing its residents and visitors an understated elegant experience has been successfully maintained. HISTORY — TOWN of GULF STREAM In 1916, the State of Florida opened a stretch of roadway known as AIA, along the coast line and t#reagl�to what is now the Town of Gulf Stream. To address high winds along this stretch of roadway, the state plaRted Australian Pines were planted along both edges of the roadway from Miami to Jacksonville. The Town of Gulf Stream is the last remaining two -mile stretch of Al A where that Australian Pine canopy still remains. It has since been designated as an historic and scenic highway, allowing the Town to protect and cultivate new plants to maintain their rows of more than 300 pines. For the South Florida visionaries of this generation, the new road exposed some of the most valuable and beautiful land, for both development and preservation. During the early 1920s, a group of close prominent investors, who happened have a great zeal for the game of golf, envisioned a golf club and golf course set away from the expanding communities of Palm Beach. They envisioned a "paradise of golf," and so they went to the task of creating the Gulf Stream Realty Company (named so due to their close proximity to the warm flowing currents of the gulf stream) to search for the perfect lands. They would eventually organize the acquisition of extensive amounts of land on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway that would later become the Town of Gulf Stream. This investment group included men such as Howard Phipps, his brother John Shaffer Phipps, Paris E. Singer, Edward T. Stotesbury and Edward Shearson. On March 10, 1924, this prominent group gained a charter establishing the Gulf Stream Golf Club. By that same spring, their vision became a reality through the designs of renowned architect Addison Mizner and renowned golf course designer Donald R. Ross. The beautiful Spanish -style clubhouse and acclaimed golf course officially opened to its members in 19257 and continues to operate today as one of the premier private golf clubs in the country. Of course, the development of the Gulf Stream Golf Club and golf course was not the end of the dream. Rumors of a polo field had begun to circulate in late 1923. By June 1924, the initial phase of development had begun on two polo fields nestled along the Intracoastal Waterway where yachts would later pull up along the fields to anchor and watch the matches. Hundreds of spectators would line the palm tree -lined fields with their cars. Although the official season was not until 1927, the first games were held in 1926 and the polo club became an instant success. The success of both the Gulf Stream Golf Club and the polo fields drew in visitors from all over, ultimately becoming a major force behind the growth and development of what would become the Town of Gulf Stream. The first residents were purchasing large lots of land and building mansions along the beachfront as early as 1923, including the Phipps family residence. By 1925, many of the houses were completed and the officers and members of the Gulf Stream Golf Club were influential in getting the Florida Legislature to grant a charter establishing Gulf Stream as a town. In those first years, the course at the Gulf Stream Golf Club was regarded as one of the finest in America and, with the addition of the sport of polo — of the "Sport of Kings" — the town became known as both the "Winter Polo Capital of the World" and "The Birthplace of Florida Polo." By the 1930s, the town was firmly established as a winter resort haven, opening the doors of the Gulf Stream School in 1938, to educate residents' children during the season. It also became a place for the most famous national and international Polo players to hone their skills. But as America was thrust into World War II, so were the Town and the Club. During this time of war in the early to mid- 1940's, polo matches came to a halt and the Club closed its doors to its members and opened them to the Armed Forces. The coast line was the scene of much activity with regular fighting between submarines and war ships and an ocean view cluttered with armed forces patrolling the beaches. So instead of the wealthy coming to stay at the newly constructed Jamaica Square, about 280 beach patrol lived in barracks, armed with pistols and rifles. These local volunteers patrolled the beaches night and day on horses shipped in from Kansas by the Coast Guard, which leased the polo club's stables to house the horses. History tells the story of a German spy who was seen using apparatus and a flashlight from inside the Club to signal submarines off the coast. He was seen but never apprehended. The Town of Gulf Stream recovered from World War II as did its wealthy permanent and seasonal residents. It was time again to appreciate a prosperous economy, enjoy a few rounds of golf, and take in a polo match in the warm climate of Florida. In 1946, Michael Phipps, Stewart Iglehart, and George Oliver resurrected the polo fields and grounds and once again polo players migrated south from clubs as far away as Chicago, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin. Then in the early 1960's when property values began to skyrocket, the Phipps family decided to sell the polo grounds for alternate development. Leaving Philip Iglehart and 11 other prominent people to move the Polo Club to Lake Worth in 1965, where their descendants still play at the Gulfstream Polo Club. Over the next few decades the Town of Gulf Stream, esteemed for its lasting beauty and exceptional quality of life, continued to grow and although early houses were typically mansions, today the town is extensively subdivided, with fewer large mansions, and more moderate -sized distinguished homes. The majority of the town grew as 'subdivisions' between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. In an effort to maintain a tranquil setting, obtrusive commercial and industrial uses were prohibited long ago and remain today. 1. AlA -Canopy Road: (Town of Gulf Stream records) State Road ASA was constructed in 1916, along the coast line from Jacksonville to Miami. The existing Australian Pines are the last remaining two -mile stretch of A1A where the state planted canopy still remains. It has been designated as an "historic and scenic" highway, allowing the Town to protect and cultivate its rows of more than 300 pines. 2. Boy at Cave: (courtesy of Town of Gulf Stream records) Cave Opening: (courtesy of Town of Gulf Stream records) Subterranean caves existed in a rock formation along the beach, but are long gone due to development. Locals believe early Indian inhabitants, explorers, and even pirates, with their treasures, may have taken shelter in these caves. 3. Gulf Stream Golf Club: (New York Social Diary) htti)://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1903385/print Photo of the Gulf Stream Golf Club during at sunset. Club was designed by Addison Mizner, renowned architect, in 1924. 4. Gulf Stream Golf Club -Under Construction: (The Coastal Star) www.thecoastalstar.com The Mizner inspired Spanish style Gulf Stream Golf Club building under construction in 1925 -1926. 5. Gulf Stream Golf Club Loggia -Under Construction: (The Coastal Star) www.thecoastalstar.com Mizner was a renowned architect as can be seen in the details of the Gulf Stream Golf Club loggia under construction in 1925 -1926. 6. Polo Fields circa 1930s: (courtesy of PBC Historic Society) Polo was a highly regarded sport in Gulf Stream as can be seen during this polo match, circa 1930s. Hundreds of spectators came to watch the matches. Some anchored their yachts in the Intracoastal, while others parked their cars in double rows along the palm -lined fields. In the distance, one can see the ocean and the original configuration of SR AlA adjacent the beach. It has since been relocated to the west. Mr. Henry Phipps and Wife: (Courtesy of Library of Congress) htto: / /www.loc.aoy/ Mr. Henry Phipps and his family were instrumental figures in the development and success of the Town of Gulf Stream, the Gulf Stream Golf Club and course, and the Gulf Stream Polo Club. 8. Mr. Henry C. Phipps: (Courtesy of Library of Congress) htto: / /www.loc.aoy/ Henry Carnegie Phipps was a prominent financier and an heir to the Phipps family fortune. He was known for his passion for horses and breeding, polo, and real estate. He and his brother, John Shaffer Phipps, have been called the founders of the Town of Gulf Stream. 9. Mr. John S. Phipps on Polo Pony: (Courtesy of Library of Congress) htto: / /www.loc.gov/ John Shaffer Phipps was a prominent lawyer and businessman and an heir to the Phipps family fortune and shareholder in Grace Shipping Lines. He was a polo player and thoroughbred racehorse owner and amassed thousands of acres of land along the eastern seaboard. He and his brother, Henry Carnegie Phipps, have been called the founders of the Town of Gulf Stream. 10. Phipps Residence after Harvey Ladew purchased in 1930's and built the Beach Cabana that became local landmark: (New York Social Diary) http : / /www.newyorksocialdiary.com /node /1903385 /print The Phipps house sits closest to the beachfront than any other in the town due to the original configuration of SR AlA. Harvey Ladew purchased the home from the Phipps family and began renovation soon after. 11. Leon deParlier, Past Mayor of Gulf Stream, with car at Golf Stream Golf Club: (New York Social Diary) http : / /www.newyorksocialdiary.com /node /1903385 /print Leon deParlier was one of the first Mayors of the Town of Gulf Stream. He sat in office from January 1929 until March 1932. He again took on the role of Mayor from March 1934 until March 1935, in the place of his successor, L. K. Hass, who stepped down. He was succeeded by James Wallace, who was the Town's acting Mayor until December 1942. 12. Phipps Residence: (New York Social Diary) http://www.newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1903385/print One of the first homes built in Gulf Stream, the Phipps residence has undergone many architectural changes since, but remains one of the largest beach front homes in Gulf Stream, 13. Late Mayor W. F. Koch and armed forces companions: (The Coostal5tor) www.thecoastalstar.com The late Mayor William F. Koch with armed forces regiment standing in front of the B -17 — "Tempest Turner ", so named after Lana Turner. 14. Polo Awards Ceremony at Gulf Stream Polo Club: (The Coastal Star) www.thecoastalstar.com Del Carroll, Buddy Coombs, Mary Lou "Freddi' Koch, Russell Firestone, William F. Koch Jr. and William Mayer at an awards ceremony for Gulf Stream Polo players. 15. Polo Game Post Card: (Old Florida Postcards) htto.Iloldfloridapostcords.com /products /77558.htm/ Postcards of Gulf Stream were not uncommon. This one shows the a match in play at the Gulf Stream Polo Club fields nestled between the Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, and lined with Australian Pine and Palm trees. 16. Polo Game: (courtesy of Town of Gulf Stream records — Photo Credit to Howard Cohen) By the 1950s, polo matches could draw crowds in the thousands to the Town of Gulf Stream. Here two players and their horses position for ownership of the ball. 17. Late Mayor William F. Koch at Ground Breaking: (courtesy of Town of Gulf Stream records) TOWN OF GULF STREAM GENERAL INFORMATION Town Hall Gulf Stream Town Hall is located at 100 Sea Road. Town Hall hosts the William F. Koch, Jr. Commission chambers and the offices of the Town Manager and Town Clerk. William Thrasher is the Gulf Stream Town Manager and Rita Taylor is the Town Clerk. Town Hall is the source of the latest information about the Town and its services. For more information, you can contact Town Hall at (561) 276 -5116. Contact Information The Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 (561) 276 -5116 Gulf Stream Police The Town of Gulf Stream provides its own Police Department, which patrols the Town 24 hours a day. The Police Station is located at 246 Sea Road. All new and existing security alarm systems require an "application for alarm permit" which are issued by the Police Department. Police Contact Numbers For emergencies, please call 911. To contact the Gulf Stream Police Department for non - emergency police assistance, please call dispatch at 243 -7800. Contact the administrative office at 278 -8611. Crime Prevention and Safety Tips • Remove valuables from your cars and keep the doors locked. Utilize the alarm system and secure your home in your absence. An open garage door is an advertisement of the property stored within and provides an easy access point to the rest of the house. Make sure your garage door is closed completely and that it is opened only when necessary. • Going on vacation? Call your Police Department. They will check the property periodically while you are gone and notify your specified emergency contact(s) if any problems are found. Arrange for your mail, newspapers and delivered packages to be picked up daily. Town Commission The Town Commission is the elected board consisting of five commissioners. Commissioners serve three -year terms. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are selected by the Commission members. Commission meetings are held on the second Friday of every month beginning at 9 a.m. at the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road. The members of the Town Commission are: Mayor Joan Orthwein Muriel J. Anderson W. Garrett Dering Robert Ganger Thomas Stanley Architectural Review and Planning Board The Architectural Review and Planning Board, composed of five members and two alternates, is a voluntary board which reviews, considers and makes recommendations to the Town Commission regarding proposed development projects and issues within the Town. The Board can also review, consider and give final approval for limited development projects, as specific by the Town's Code of Ordinances. Board members are selected by the Town Commission and they also serve three -year terms. ARPB members are limited to serving three consecutive terms. The Architectural Review and Planning Board meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 100 Sea Road. The members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board are: Scott Morgan Paul A. Lyons, Jr. Thomas Smith Malcolm Murphy Amanda Jones SERVICES Fire and Rescue The Town contracts with the City of Delray Beach for Fire and Emergency Medical Service. For emergencies, always call 911. For non - emergencies, the Delray Beach Fire Rescue Department can be reached at (561) 243 -7400. Water Service Billing for water services is provided through the Town. Please call the Town Hall, (561) 276- 5116, if you have any questions regarding your bill. New residents should call Town Hall to advise the Town that you are the new owner of the property and will be responsible for the water bill. By doing so, proper changes may be made to the resident list to ensure that you receive your bill in a timely fashion. Electrical Service Electrical service is provided within the Town by Florida Power and Light (FPL). FPL can be contacted online or by phone at (561) 994 -8227. Telephone /Internet /Television Communication Services are offered by several providers. AT &T /BellSouth (1- 888 - 333 -6651 for new service and 1 -800- 331 -0500 for customer support) and Comcast (1- 800 - 266 -2278) offer telephone, internet and television services to the Town. Solid Waste Disposal The Town currently has a franchise agreement with Waste Management, which provides for "back- door" garbage pick up on Wednesday and Saturday east of the Intracoastal Waterway and on Monday and Thursday in Place Au Soleil. It is not necessary to carry your garbage curbside. In order to maintain the community's appearance on garbage days, please leave the garbage just outside the side door or garage door. You can also designate an enclosed area just beside the garage and inform Waste Management of its location (561) 547 -4000. Recycling pick -up is on Saturday east of the Intracoastal and Thursday in Place Au Soleil. Non - dumpster residents will be billed bi- monthly by the Town. Please contact Waste Management for large vegetative and bulk pickup. Homeowners may be billed separately by Waste Management for bulk pick -up per cubic yard. Development Review Process In order to preserve our unique community character, the Town adopted Design Guidelines that address exterior aspects of your home. If you are planning exterior remodeling, painting or major landscaping work, please contact the Town Manager at (561) 276 -5116 to review your plans and determine what requirements may apply. Prior to any changes to the exterior of the home or major landscape work, a pre - application meeting is required with the Town Manager. This meeting will determine the appropriate development review process and what materials are required for submittal. The Town's Future Land Use Plan (PDF link) and Zoning Map (PDF link) govern the uses and structures allowed within the community. The Town has no existing and does not allow commercial or industrial uses. The Town Code of Ordinances, including the Land Development Regulations and Design Manual, and the development applications are available for review and purchase at Town Hall. New development applications are due to the Town by the 15«' of each month. Depending upon the request, a development application may be reviewed and considered by Town Staff, the Architectural Review and Planning Board and Town Commission. For items requiring consideration by the Town Commission, recommendations are provided by the Architectural Review and Planning Board and Town Staff. A chart outlining the development review process is here (PDF link). Building Permits are processed through an agreement with the City of Delray Beach. All applicants must fill out the pertinent City of Delray Beach Building Permit application and submit it to the Town with four sets of drawings, product approvals, etc., as required by the City of Delray Beach, for approval. After approval from the Town of Gulf Stream, all permits are picked up by the applicant and submitted to the City of Delray Beach for review and inspections. NEWS AND NOTICES Lone -time Mayor William F. Koch, Jr. Dies William F. Koch, Jr., the Mayor of Gulf Stream for the past 46 years passed away on June 16th, 2012. He was 91. The beloved Mayor guided the Town through boom and bust years to create the charming and unique community that exists today. Mr. Koch came to Gulf Stream as a boy in the late 1920s, where he roamed the open beaches and played in the caves dotted along the upland areas. He attended Rollins College in Winter Park and later joined the U.S. Army Air Corps as a bombardier in World War II. After the war, Mr. Koch and his bride, Mary Lou (Freddie), moved to the area, where Mr. Koch opened his real estate office in Delray Beach. Mr. Koch's service to the Town began in 1956 when he was named mosquito commissioner after he complained about the swarms of the insects plaguing Gulf Stream's polo fields. Mr. Koch then joined the Town Commission. After a stint on the Palm Beach County Planning and Zoning Board, he rejoined the Town Commission in 1966 and was appointed mayor— a position he served for 46 years. In addition to his civic service, Mr. Koch served on the boards of Bethesda Memorial Hospital, public television station WPBT -2, SunTrust banks and Episcopal churches. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, two children and two grandchildren. Whiteflies Damage Landscaping Whiteflies have become a major problem with landscaping in South Florida. The whitefly, native of Central America, damages palms and ornamental vegetation and leaves sooty droppings. The pest can kill palms, ficus hedges and other landscaping. For more information on the Whitefly and how to eradicate it, please check the: Palm Beach County Whitefly Task Force New Stop Signs New stop signs have been installed on all intersections along Gulf Stream Road, Polo Drive and at Sea Road and County Road. In addition, a school zone has been established from Sea Road and County Road to Gulf Stream Road and Lakeview Drive. The school zone will reduce the speed limit from 20 mph to 15 mph on school days during designated hours. During those time periods, speeding fines will be doubled in compliance with Florida Traffic Statutes. These measures have been undertaken to address traffic generated by construction trucks and other types of large commercial and delivery vehicles during daytime hours and to provide an additional layer of safety for our school children, many of whom walk and ride their bicycles to and from school. Lawn Watering Restrictions Residents in the Town are restricted by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to Phase II watering restrictions. Odd numbered addresses may irrigate on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and even numbered addresses may irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, both during non - daylight hours. Irrigation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is prohibited by the SFWMD. For guidelines on new sod and new plantings, please contact the Town Hall. Workers to Be Registered All workers hired to perform services for your property (employees and deliveries not included) must be registered to do work in the Town. If you are hiring a contractor (for example, to do lawn work or make improvements to your home) please ask them to register at Town Hall if they are not currently on file. Occupational registration is designed to ensure workers are properly licensed and insured, which enhances the safety of the community. Pet Reminders • All pets MUST be on a leash within the Town limits. The only exception would be on your private property. • When walking your dog, please be courteous to other residents and pedestrians by taking responsibility for your dog's waste. Flood Zoning Information As a public service, the Town of Gulf Stream provides the following information upon request: • Whether a property is in or out of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as shown on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) of the Town. • Additional flood insurance data, such as the FIRM Zone and the base flood elevation or depth, if shown on the FIRM of the Town. • The Town also has elevation certificates for many of the properties in Town. • The Town participates in the Community Rating system, a part of the National Flood Insurance Program, and some residents qualify for a 15% discount on their flood insurance rates. Please talk to your insurance agent. Call 276 -5116 or visit Town Hall during regular business hours, 9:OOam to 4:OOpm, to obtain further information. Lawn Trimmings Please note that lawn maintenance firms and tree trimmers must take their cuttings with them. The Town's contract with Waste Management does not include cuttings and lawn maintenance debris. You may be billed for the pickups outside the scope of our contract. Resident Decals Resident Decals are available at the Town Hall and Police Department. Vehicle decal(s) are provided for your vehicle at no charge. The decals are issued according to your Vehicle Identification Number appearing on the vehicle registration. These decals help our Police Department recognize which cars belong to Gulf Stream residents and which cars require closer observation. If you do not have the registration available, anything that the Vehicle Identification Number appears on is acceptable (i.e., insurance card, title). Underaroundine Update Based on the result of a 2011 straw poll of residents, the Town is in the process of placing above ground utilities, such as electrical, telephone and cable lines, underground. Projected completion date for the entire project will be March 2014. Australian Pines One of the most distinctive features of the Town is its historic canopy of Australian Pines along North Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A). The pines were originally planted during the 19205. The deep sandy soil in Gulf Stream allowed for a deep root structure which has provided solid stability for the trees. In 1992, the 2 -mile stretch of North Ocean Boulevard and the accompanying canopy were designated by the Florida Legislature as a State Historic Scenic Highway. As such, the historic canopy continues to be preserved and maintained. Residents should contact the Town Hall before doing any landscaping work at the base of the Australian pine trees. The Town Arborist has instructed the Town as to how the Australian Pines should be maintained and there are strict guidelines to which we adhere regarding fertilizing and any pruning. Turf should be removed or a herbicide applied to kill the grass directly around the trunks. A clear area of at least 18" should be maintained around all trees. A thin layer of mulch (about 2" thick) should be used to help reduce turf incursion into this area directly around the trunks. Mulch should not be piled up on the trunks. The Arborist noted several trees with damage caused by lawn services weed eating around the tree trunks. We are told that this type of damage cannot be repaired and shortens the life of any tree, not just Australian Pines. Civic Association The Town of Gulf Stream Civic Association, Inc. is organized by town residents for the advancing of the civic interests of the Town of Gulf Stream. This association is a non - profit corporation. Driving on Local Roads Due to the narrow nature of our roads, residents are asked to take special care while driving on local roads and watch for children, pedestrians, cyclists and golf carts. Please observe posted speed limits. HISTORY History of Gulf Stream During the early 1920s, a group of prominent investors made arrangements and secured land for the development of an exclusive golf course which was to be located south of Palm Beach in Lake Worth. Within a year of its inception, the proposed location of the golf club was changed to the present site at Gulf Stream. Donald Ross was retained to design the golf course and J.R. Brooks was hired to build it. With the completion of the beautiful Spanish -style clubhouse, designed by the well -known architect Addison Mizner, the Gulf Stream Club opened for play in 1924. As early as 1923, rumors of a polo field in the town had been circulating and by June 1924, the initial phase of development had begun. Although the official season was not until 1927, the first games were held in 1926 and the polo club became an instant success. The club soon became known as the "Winter Polo Capital of the World" and "The Birthplace of Florida Polo ". An era passed into history in the 1960s when the last of the famous Gulf Stream Polo Club fields was converted into home sites and a par -three golf course. The influence and prestige of polo and the Gulf Stream Golf Club, which still functions today, can be detected throughout the town. The success of both the Gulf Stream Golf Club and the polo fields drew people to the town and became a major force behind the growth and development of the town. People had been purchasing tracts of land and building mansions along the beachfront as early as 1923. By 1925, many of the houses were completed, and officers and members of the Gulf Stream Golf Club were influential in getting the Florida Legislature to grant a charter establishing Gulf Stream as a town. By 1930, the town was firmly established as a winter resort for the wealthy. Although early houses were typically mansions, today the town is extensively subdivided, with fewer large mansions and more moderate - sized, distinguished homes. The majority of the town grew as subdivisions between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The only exception is the Place au Soleil subdivision, established in 1960 and located west of the Intracoastal Waterway. In an effort to maintain a tranquil setting, obtrusive commercial and industrial uses were prohibited long ago. More recently, several of the remaining vacant beachfront lots were upgraded to single - family zoning from previous multiple - family designations. TOWN OF GULF STREAM GENERAL INFORMATION Town Hall Gulf Stream Town Hall is located at 100 Sea Road. Town Hall hosts the William F. Koch, Jr. Commission chambers and the offices of the Town Manager and Town Clerk. William Thrasher is the Gulf Stream Town Manager and Rita Taylor is the Town Clerk. Town Hall is source of the latest information about the Town and its services. For more information, you can contact Town Hall at (561) 276 -5116. Contact Information The Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 (561) 276 -5116 Gulf Stream Police The Town of Gulf Stream provides its own Police Department, which patrols the Town 24 hours a day. The Police Station is located at 246 Sea Road. All new and existing security alarm systems require an "application for alarm permit" which are issued by the Police Department. Police Contact Numbers For emergencies, please call 911. To contact the Gulf Stream Police Department for non - emergency issues, please call 278 -8611, regular business days between 8:OOam and 4:OOpm OR Dispatch at 243 -7800 anytime. Crime Prevention and Safety Tips • Remove valuables from your cars and keep the doors locked. Utilize the alarm system and secure your home in your absence. An open garage door is an advertisement of the property stored within and provides an easy access point to the rest of the house. Make sure your garage door is closed completely and that it is opened only when necessary. • Going on vacation? Call your Police Department. They will check the property periodically while you are gone and notify your specified emergency contact(s) if any problems are found. Arrange for your mail, newspapers and delivered packages to be picked up daily. Town Commission The Town Commission is the elected board consisting of a Mayor, Vice Mayor and three Commissioners. Commissioners serve three -year terms. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are selected by the Commission members. Commission meetings are held on the second Friday of every month beginning at 9 a.m. at the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road. The members of the Town Commission are: Mayor Joan Orthwein Muriel J. Anderson W. Garrett Dering Robert Ganger Thomas Stanley Architectural Review and Planning Board The Architectural Review and Planning Board is a voluntary board which reviews, considers and makes recommendations to the Town Commission regarding proposed development projects and issues within the Town. The Board can also review and consider for approval limited development project, as specific by the Town's Code of Ordinances. Board members are selected by the Town Commission and they also serve three -year terms. ARPB members are limited to serving three consecutive terms. The Architectural Review and Planning Board meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 100 Sea Road. The members of the Architectural Review and Planning Board are: Scott Morgan Paul A. Lyons, Jr. Thomas Smith Malcolm Murphy Amanda Jones SERVICES Fire and Rescue The Town contracts with the City of Delray Beach for Fire and Emergency Medical Service. For emergencies, always call 911. For non - emergencies, the Delray Beach Fire Rescue Department can be reached at (561) 243 -7400. Water Service Billing for water services is provided through the Town. Please call the Town Hall, (561) 276- 5116, if you have any questions regarding your bill. New residents should call Town Hall to the Town that you are the new owner of the property and will be responsible for the water bill. When you do this, we are able to make the proper changes to our resident list and ensure that you receive your bill in a timely fashion. Electrical Service Electrical service is provided in the Town by Florida Power and Light (FPL). FPL can be contacted online or by phone at (561) 994 -8227. Telephone /Internet /Television Communication Services are offered by several providers. AT &T /BellSouth (1- 888 - 333 -6651 for new service and 1- 800 - 331 -0500 for customer support) and Comcast (1- 800 - 266 -2278) offer telephone, internet and television services to the Town. Solid Waste Disposal The Town currently has a franchise agreement with Waste Management, which provides for "back- door" garbage pick up on Wednesday and Saturday east of the Intracoastal Waterway. It is not necessary to carry your garbage curbside. In order to maintain the community's appearance on garbage days, please leave the garbage just outside the side door or garage door. You can also designate an enclosed area just beside the garage and inform Waste Management of its location (561) 547 -4000. Recycling pick -up is on Saturday east of the Intracoastal. Non- dumpster residents will be billed bi- monthly by the Town. Please contact Waste Management for large vegetative and bulk pickup. Homeowners may be billed separately by Waste Management for bulk pick -up per cubic yard. Development Review Process In order to preserve our unique community character, the Town adopted Design Guidelines that address exterior aspects of your home. If you are planning exterior remodeling, painting or major landscaping work, please contact the Town Manager at (561) 276 -5116 to review your plans and determine what requirements may apply. Prior to any changes to the exterior of the home or major landscape work, a pre - application meeting is required with the Town Manager. This meeting will determine the appropriate development review process and what materials are required for submittal. The Town's Future Land Use Plan (PDF link) and Zoning Map (PDF link) govern the uses and structures allowed within the community. The Town has no existing or allows commercial or industrial uses. The Town Code of Ordinances, including the Land Development Regulations and Design Manual, and the development applications are available for review and purchase at Town Hall. New development applications are due to the Town by the 15' of each month. Depending upon the request, a development application may be reviewed and considered by Town Staff, the Architectural Review and Planning Board and Town Commission. For items requiring consideration by the Town Commission, recommendations are provided by the Architectural Review and Planning Board and Town Staff. A chart outlining the development review process is here (PDF link). Building Permits are processed through an agreement with the City of Delray Beach. All applicants must fill out the applicable City of Delray Beach Building Permit and submit it to the Town with three sets of drawings, product approvals, etc., as required by the City of Delray Beach, for approval. After approval from the Town of Gulf Stream, all permits are picked up by the applicant and submitted to the City of Delray Beach for review and inspections. NEWS AND NOTICES Lone -time Mayor William F. Koch, Jr. Dies William F. Koch, Jr., the Mayor of Gulf Stream for the past 46 years passed away on June 17tH 2012. He was 91. The beloved Mayor guided the Town through boom and bust years to create the charming and unique community that exists today. Mr. Koch came to Gulf Stream as a boy in the late 1920s, where he roamed the open beaches and played in the caves dotted along the upland areas. He attended Rollins College in Winter Park and later joined the U.S. Army Air Corps as a bombardier in World War II. After the war, Mr. Koch and his bride, Mary Lou (Freddie), moved to the area, where Mr. Koch opened his real estate office in Delray Beach. Mr. Koch's service to the Town began in 1956 when he was named mosquito commissioner after he complained about the swarms of the insects plaguing Gulf Stream's polo fields. Mr. Koch then joined the Town Commission. After a stint on the Palm Beach County Planning and Zoning Board, he rejoined the Town Commission in 1966 and was appointed mayor— a position he served for 46 years. In addition to his civic service, Mr. Koch served on the boards of Bethesda Memorial Hospital, public television station WPBT -2, SunTrust banks and Episcopal churches. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, two children and two grandchildren. Whiteflies Damage Landscaping Whiteflies have become a major problem with landscaping in South Florida. The whitefly, native of Central America, damages palms and ornamental vegetation and leaves sooty droppings. The pest can kill palms, ficus hedges and other landscaping. For more information on the Whitefly and how to eradicate it, please check the: Palm Beach County Whitefly Task Force New Stop Signs New stop signs have been installed on all intersections along Gulf Stream Road, Polo Drive and at Sea Road and County Road. In addition, a school zone has been established from Sea Road and County Road to Gulf Stream Road and Lakeview Drive. The school zone will reduce the speed limit from 20 mph to 15 mph on school days during designated hours. During those time periods, speeding fines will be doubled in compliance with Florida Traffic Statutes. These measures have been undertaken to address traffic generated by construction trucks and other types of large commercial and delivery vehicles during daytime hours and to provide an additional layer of safety for our school children, many of whom walk and ride their bicycles to and from school. Lawn Watering Restrictions Residents in the Town are restricted by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to Phase II watering restrictions. Odd numbered addresses may irrigate on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and even numbered addresses may irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, both during non - daylight hours. Irrigation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is prohibited by the SFWMD. For guidelines on new sod and new plantings, please contact the Town Hall. Workers to Be Registered All workers hired to conduct services for your property (employees and deliveries not included) must be registered to do work in the Town. If you are hiring a contractor (for example, to do lawn work or make improvements to your home) please ask them to register at Town Hall if they are not currently on file. Occupational registration is designed to ensure workers are properly licensed and insured, which enhances the safety of our community. Pet Reminders • All of your pets MUST be on a leash within the Town limits. The only exception would be on your private property. • When walking your dog, please be courteous to other residents and pedestrians by taking responsibility for your dog's waste. Flood Zoning Information As a public service, the Town of Gulf Stream provides the following information upon request: • Whether a property is in or out of the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as shown on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) of the Town. • Additional flood insurance data, such as the FIRM Zone and the base flood elevation or depth, if shown on the FIRM of the Town. • The Town also has elevation certificates for many of the properties in Town. • The Town participates in the Community Rating system, a part of the National Flood Insurance Program, and some residents qualify for a 15% discount on their flood insurance rates. Please talk to your insurance agent. Call 276 -5116 or visit Town Hall during regular business hours, 9:OOam to 4:OOpm, to obtain further information. Lawn Trimmings Please note that lawn maintenance firms and tree trimmers must take their cuttings with them. The Town's contract with Waste Management does not include cuttings and lawn maintenance debris. You may be billed for the pickups outside the scope of our contract. Resident Decals Resident Decals are available at the Town Hall and Police Department, vehicle decal(s) are provided for your vehicle at no charge. The decals are issued according to your Vehicle Identification Number appearing on the vehicle registration. These decals help our Police Department recognize which cars belong to Gulf Stream residents and which cars require closer observation. If you do not have the registration available, anything that the Vehicle Identification Number appears on is acceptable (insurance card, title). Undergrounding Update Based on the result of a 2011 straw poll of residents, the Town is in the process of placing above ground utilities, such as electrical, telephone and cable lines, underground. Projected completion date for the entire project will be March 2014. Australian Pines One of the most distinctive features of the Town is its historic canopy of Australian Pines along North Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A). The pines were originally planted during the 1920s. The deep sandy soil in Gulf Stream allowed for a deep root structure which has provided solid stability for the trees. In 1992, the 2 -mile stretch of North Ocean Boulevard and the accompanying canopy were designated by the Florida Legislature as a State Historic Scenic Highway. As such, the historic canopy continues to be preserved and maintained. Residents should contact the Town Hall before doing any landscaping work at the base of the Australian pine trees. The Town Arborist has instructed the Town as to how the Australian Pines should be maintained and there are strict guidelines to which we adhere regarding fertilizing and any pruning. Turf should be removed or a herbicide applied to kill the grass directly around the trunks. A clear area of at least 18" should be maintained around all trees. A thin layer of mulch (about 2" thick) should be used to help reduce turf incursion into this area directly around the trunks. Mulch should not be piled up on the trunks. The Arborist noted several trees with damage caused by lawn services weed eating around the tree trunks. We are told that this type of damage cannot be repaired and shortens the life of any tree, not just Australian Pines. Civic Association The Town of Gulf Stream Civic Association, Inc. is organized by town residents for the advancing of the civic interests of the Town of Gulf Stream. This association is a non - profit corporation with membership on an election by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors establishes the annual dues. The by -laws also provide for the election of officers, the establishment of committees and other appropriate functions. Driving on Local Roads Due to the narrow nature of our roads, residents are asked to take special care while driving on local roads and watch for children, pedestrians, cyclists and golf carts. Please observe posted speed limits. HISTORY History of Gulf Stream During the early 1920s, a group of prominent investors made arrangements and secured land for the development of an exclusive golf course which was to be located south of Palm Beach in Lake Worth. Within a year of its inception, the proposed location of the golf club was changed to the present site at Gulf Stream. Donald Ross was retained to design the golf course and J.R. Brooks was hired to build it. With the completion of the beautiful Spanish -style clubhouse, designed by the well -known architect Addison Mizner, the Gulf Stream Club opened for play in 1924. As early as 1923, rumors of a polo field in the town had been circulating and by June 1924, the initial phase of development had begun. Although the official season was not until 1927, the first games were held in 1926 and the polo club became an instant success. The club soon became known as the "Winter Polo Capital of the World" and "The Birthplace of Florida Polo ". An era passed into history in the 1960s when the last of the famous Gulf Stream Polo Club fields was converted into home sites and a par -three golf course. The influence and prestige of polo and the Gulf Stream Golf Club, which still functions today, can be detected throughout the town. The success of both the Gulf Stream Golf Club and the polo fields drew people to the town and became a major force behind the growth and development of the town. People had been purchasing tracts of land and building mansions along the beachfront as early as 1923. By 1925, many of the houses were completed, and officers and members of the Gulf Stream Golf Club were influential in getting the Florida Legislature to grant a charter establishing Gulf Stream as a town. By 1930, the town was firmly established as a winter resort for the wealthy. Although early houses were typically mansions, today the town is extensively subdivided, with fewer large mansions and more moderate - sized, distinguished homes. The majority of the town grew as subdivisions between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The only exception is the Place au Soled subdivision, established in 1960 and located west of the Intracoastal Waterway. In an effort to maintain a tranquil setting, obtrusive commercial and industrial uses were prohibited long ago. More recently, several of the remaining vacant beachfront lots were upgraded to single - family zoning from previous multiple - family designations. TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail July 26, 2015 freddy farnsworth [mail to: frederick.freddy.famsworth @gmail.com] Re: GS #1859 (website content language GS) Any draft of web site content language for the Town of Gulf Stream. Dear freddy farnsworth [mail to: frederick .freddv.farnsworth(a)email.coml, The Town of Gulf Stream received your public records requests on June 22, 2014. You should be able to view your original requests at the following link him://www2.eulf- stream. ore/ weblink/O /doc /56217/Paeel.asox. In future correspondence, please refer to this public records request by the above referenced numbers. There is a responsive document that can be found at the same above link. We consider this matter closed. Sincerely, Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records