HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/21/1972 * Special MeetingPRESENT:
Also attending:
S P E C I A L
COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 218 1972
WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR.,
WILLIAM S. LaPORTE
JOHN K. WHITTEMORE
Vice -Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
R. D. Worthing; Att'y. John C. Randolph
and Kathleen Kirton.
1. At the last regular Commission Meeting, held on July 14, 1972s,
a "Petition ", from the St. Andrews Corporation, for PERMISSIVE
USE of certain lands for Installation of Tennis Courts and
Parking Area was referred to the Town Planning Board for its
study and review of the Plans as shown on Drawing C -3, Revision
A. submitted by St. Andrews Corporation.
The Planning Board's Report and recommendation are as follows:
"Report of meeting held on July 18, 1972.
Present: R. B. Reed, John C. Bordeman and L. M. Ball,
Board Members; Att9y. John C. Randolph, and
R. D. Worthing.
Subject: Application of St. Andrews Corporation to
build Tennis Courts as shown on Drawing
C -3, Revision "A ", dated June 13, 1972.
This drawing shows a relocation of the courts to satis-
fy nearby residents who objected to the proximity of
the courts in a previous layout. Objections based on
proximity have been withdrawn.
There remain objections to floodlights and night play-
ing of tennis. A letter from Mr. Iglehart states that
there will be no floodlights and no night tennis on
these courts.
It was thought that a restriction on lights might be
placed in the deed but we are advised that such would
be an improper legal device and should be avoided. Con-
sequently, it is recommended that the limitation on lights
be established in the granting of the building permit.
Specifically, it is recommended that the Town of Gulf
Stream invite St. Andrews Corporation to submit a formal
request for a building permit. This request must be sup-
ported by:
DRAWINGS: Up to date drawings, of adequate scale,
showing locations of courts, locations
•� and details of any accessory buildings,
setback lines, traffic patterns and
plans for parking.
"Report cont."
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ACCESS: Evidence of permission to use any private
roads which may be involved in the use of
this land.
LIMITATIONS: A specific exclusion of flood lights."
For the Planning Board
/S/ L. M. BALL, Chairman
In the general discussion which followed the reading of the Planning
Board's Report and Recommendation, Mr. Whittemore specifically in-
quired if ALL heretofore objections have been withdrawn and was as-
sured by Mr. Bruce D. Nichols and Mr. C. G. Littlefield, Jr., of the
Hillside House of Gulf Stream, Inc., of the withdrawal of any here-
tofore objections relating to the "Petition ".
Mayor Koch expressed deep concern over the intent of the petitioner
to provide for suitable and proper drainage facilitiest and hoped
that such drainage of this property might be engineered to provide
a northerly flow of excess water to the St. Andrews Corporation's
lands north of the Town's corporate limits.
Mr. LaPorte stated that, in addition to the up to date drawings, as
requested by the Planning Board in its recommendations, that the
formal request for a building permit should also reflect a definite
agreement and understanding as to Flood Lights, both from St. Andrews
Corporation and St. Andrews Club.
Att'y. Joseph Keeley, representing St. Andrews Corporation, assured
Mr. LaPorte and the Commission that such would be provided in the
documents to be drawn, along with all other data as requested by
the Planning Board's recommendation and the Commission, for final
consideration prior to issuance of any building permit.
2. The Town Manager informed the Commission that, in his opinion, it is
advisable, at this time, to request the AREA PLANNING BOARD OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY to reassign the Town of Gulf Stream from the Boynton
Beach Service Area to the Delray Beach Service Area for the reasons
set forth in the following prepared letter:
July 21, 1972,
AREA PLANNING BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
P. O. Box 1548,
West Palm Beach, Florida.
ATTENTION: MR. FRANK BRUTT, Director
SUBJECT: Service Area Designation
Gentlemen:
In January, 1971, the Town's Consulting Ingineers,
Russell & Axon, prepared a Preliminary Engineering Report -
"Sanitary Sewerage Program for the Town of Gulf Stream ", in-
cluding preliminary plans for a complete sewage collection
system, with transmission to the City of Delray Beach, for
treatment and disposal. The Delray Beach disposal route was
cont.
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selected due to obvious geographic and economic benefits, making it
far more feasible than any other means, or route, for disposal. How-
ever, due to failure of a referendum, the Town did not activate the
project in 1971.
Subsequent to that time, the Water and Sewer Plan for Palm
Beach County, issued by the Area Planning Board on March 9, 1972, as-
signed the Town of Gulf Stream to the Boynton Beach Service Area.
Since a direct connection between the Town of Gulf Stream and
the existing sewage system of the City of Delray Beach could be made
without any major difficulties and, conversely, a connection to the
City of Boynton Beach would require extensive transmission facilities
and an expensive crossing of the Intracoastal Waterway, it would appear
obvious that the Delray Beach connection would be more practical. Fur-
thermore, the corporate limits of the Town of Gulf Stream and the City
of Delray Beach are contiguous.
For the reasons stated herein, it is requested that this item
be placed on the agenda for the next appropriate meeting of the "Area
Planning Board of Palm Beach County" with the request that the Town
of Gulf Stream be reassigned to the Delray Beach Service Area.
c.c.s to: Mr. J. Eldon Mariott Respectfully
Mr. Travis E. Killgore TOWN OF GULF STREAM
Russell & Axon Engineers
The Commission unanimously approved submitting the above request, as
prepared, to the AREA PLANNING BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY.
3. Mr. Whittemore again inquired as to the status of a longtime antici-
pated "Offer" by the City of Delray Beach to furnish treated WATER to
the Town of Gulf Stream, of approved quality, and in sufficient quan-
tity to meet ALL requirements and needs of the Town in serving its
residents.
The Commission was informed that the City of Delray Beach
"Offer" has been delayed, though approved by that City's governing
body, until such time as the "Area Planning Board of Palm Beach County"
determines whether the Town of Gulf Stream is to be assigned, and con-
sidered a part of, the "Service Area" Delray Beach or Boynton Beach.
For this very reason, a similar "Offer" for Water Supply has not, as
yet, been received from the City of Boynton Beach.
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Deputy Town Clerk
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C. GOODRICH LITTLEFIELD, JR.
J. BAILEY WOLFORTM AREA CODE 30$ 2783388
July 10th, 1972
St. Andrews Corporation
4475 North Ocean Boulevard
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Attention: Mr. Stewart Iglehart
Dear Stewart:
MEMBER OF THE
DELRAY BOARD OF REALTORS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF REAL ESTATE BOARDS
INTERNATIONAL TRADERS CLUB
I have now received replies from the majority of owners in Hillside House which accept
your latest proposal concerning the use of the property directly east of the Hillside House
property.
Only one letter (Mr, James Abrams) gave any indication of interest in purchasing one
half of Mr. Danforth's property, and Mr. Abrams indicated that his interest was subject
to purchase at a reduced price. I think that this might still materialize at a later date
because of a desire on several owners' part for a swimming pool A I am sure, however,
that no offers to buy will be forthcoming at this time.
It should also be clearly understood that the property which lies between Hillside House
and the proposed tennis courts as depicted in St, Andrews Corporation drawing # C -3
Revision A shall be used only for landscaping to screen the courts from Hillside as pre-
viously discussed and that there will be no flood lights permitted for tennis play at night.
On the above basis, I am withdrawing my objection (to the original proposal) which is
currently on file with the Town of Gulf Stream,
Although a majority of Hillside House owners feel that it is bad precedent for a Club out-
side of the Town of Gulf Stream to be permited auxiliary facilities within the town limits,
they would not file an objection to a conditional use as proposed under the above men-
tioned drawing.
Ver�)truly, yours,r /
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�4ruce D. Nichols
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TOWN OF GULFSTREAM
PLANNING COMMITTEE
19 July 1972
Report of meeting of 18 July 1972.
Presents R. Reed, J. Bordeman, and L. Ball, members, and
J. Randolph, attorney�R. Worthing.
Subjects Application of St. Andrews Club to build tennis
courts as shown on attached drawing, CA -3, dated
6/13/72.
This drawing shows a relocation of the courts to satisfy
nearby residents who objected to the proximity of the
courts in a previous layout. Objections based on prox-
imity have been withdrawn.
There remain objections to floodlights and night playing
of tennis. A letter from Mr. Iglehart states that there
will be no floodlights and no night tennis on these courts.
It was thought that a restriction on lights might be placed
in the deed but we are advised that such would be an im-
proper legal device and should be avoided. Consequently,
it is recommended that the limitation on lights be established
in the granting of the building permit.
Specifically, it is recommended that the Town of Gulfstream
invite St. Andrews Club to submit a formal request for a
building permit. This request must be supported byt
Drawings. Up to date drawings, of adequate scale,
showing locations of courts, locations
and details of any accessory buildings,
setback lines, fence lines, provision
for drainage, traffic patterns and plans
for parking.
Access. Evidence of permission to use any private
roads which may be involved in the use
of this land.
Limitations: A specific exclusion of flood lights.
For the Committee
R*Q. Chairman
ST. ANDREWS CORPORATION
4475 North Ocean Blvd.
Delray Beach, Fla. 33444
July 12th, 1972
Phone (305) 276-0110
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Town of Gulf Stream
Gentlemen:
On behalf of St. Andrews Corporation and Mr. and Mrs.
J. Davis Danforth, we request permissive use of the
lot lying adjacent and directly to the north of the
Danforth's residence at 4140 North County Road and
the St. Andrews lot which is located between the
above mentioned lot and the Little Club Road. These
lots to be used as tennis courts and parking area
as per plan of the St. Andrews Corporation previously
submitted to you.
We have the Danforth's
the granting of which
of their property.
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permission to make this request,
is a condition of the purchase
Sincerely,
ST. ANDREWS CORPORATION
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Karl E. Scot
President
May 25th, 1972
Gulf Stream Town Commission
Gulf Stream
Florida 33444
Dear Sirs:
The purpose of this letter is to register my objection to the Andrews Corporation's
plan to put tennis courts and a parking lot immediately east of Hillside House,
200 Little Club Road, Gulf Stream,
My apartment which is on the ground floor adjoining this property on the west.
I am sure that you will, therefore, understand how disturbing such an arrangement
would be to us especially if they plan to flood light that area at night.
I respectfully request that the Town Commission take whatever action is necessary
to have this objectionable usage of this property eliminated.
j�er�y�tr/�uly y urs, l �
Bruce D. Nichols
200 Little Club Road, Apt. # 6
Gulf Stream, Florida 33444
C. GOODRICH LITTLEFIELD, JR.
J. BAILEY WOLFORTH
Gulf Stream Town Commission
Town of Gulf Stream
Gulf Stream, Florida 33444
Dear Sirs:
Comp ete _Ckeal estate Savice
1053 EAST ATLANTIC AVENUE
C3e1rng Peadl, fi(lariba 33444
AREA CODE 305 278 -3388
July 10th, 1972
MEMBER OF THE
DELRAY BOARD OF REALTORS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF REAL ESTATE BOARDS
INTERNATIONAL TRADER'S CLUB
Enclosed please find a copy of a letter as of this date to the St. Andrews Corporation
and a print of their drawing k-3, Revision A which erases the objection I filed with
you on May 25th, 1972 to the installation of tennis courts immediately east of Hillside
House.
I think that, if the enclosed print is strictly adhered to, property valued in the imme-
diate area will not be downgraded.
Very truly yours,
CiTTLEFIELD & LFORTH, INC.
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Bruce D. Nichols, Ascesrete
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C. GOODRICH LITTLEFIELD. JR.
J. BAILEY WOLFORTH AREA CODE 305 278 -3388
July 17th, 1972
Gulf Stream Town Commission
Gulf Stream Town Hall
Gulf Stream, Florida 33444
Gentlemen:
MEMBER OF THE
DELRAY BOARD OF REALTORS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF REAL ESTATE BOARDS
INTERNATIONAL TRADER'S CLUB
At the meeting of the Commission on July 14, 1972 at which the subject of putting
tennis courts on the property immediately east of Hillside House was discussed ?ORd
it was reported by Mr. Goodrich Littlefield that he had an objection to the pro-
posal from one of the shareholders in Hillside House of Gulf Stream.
Since that meeting I have contacted this shareholder, Mr. Edward C. Hills, by
telephone and he has verbally withdrawn his objection on the same basis that I
withdrew mine. Confirmation of this has been promised by Mr. Hills in writing.
ruly you
D. Nichol
July 17, 1972,
DR. HOWARD B. BARKER,
1006 Stratford Lane,
Bloomfield Hills, Mich, 48013
Dear Dr, Barker:
Your letter of July 9th, to Commissioner
John K. PThittemore, was read by him at a recent meeting
of the Town Commission.
Being well aware of the drainage condi-
tions in the general area of the intersection of Banyan
and Gulf Stream Roads, the Commission directed the under-
signed to inform you of its awareness of the questionable
effectiveness of the existing catch basins at that inter-
section and that the Commission is checking into possible
and proper corrective measures to be taken in this regard,
and that, at a later date, consideration shall be under-
taken for improvement of drainage facilities in that im-
mediate area.
Mien the Commission is in a position to
consider such a project, the owners of properties abutting
thereto will be contacted for a possible hearing relative
to such an improvement, as well as a cost sharing basis
for participation by said property owners.
Kindly advise this office of your antici-
pated return in the fall, and, in the meantime, may you
and your family enjoy all the benefits of the north -land.
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Respectfully
HOWARD B. BARKER, M. D.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN 46013
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.LAMES H. LOCKHART, JR.
TEMPLE HILL
GENESEO, NEW YORK 14454 July 12,1972
Commissioners IEbim of Gulfstream
Palm Beach County
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Delray Beach, Fla, 33444
Dear Sirs,
Yesterday letters from hr. William F.I{och dated June 26th
and one from 1,r. Jolvz G. Hart dated July 1st were forewarded
to me. They were mostly concerned about the increase of the
property tax assesments and what miGht be done about it. Sinca
it will be impossible for me to get a fore. and _pile it by the
date of July 14th as required,1 am sending this note to ask
that any a.tion t?:, i, done throu „h your offices to ease
this over- assesment will be endorsed by me.
i hope that you i;ill have success.
Sincerel�y2,,,
James H. Lockhart,]
3545 N. Ocean Blvd,
Delray Bcach
July 17, 1972,
MR. JAMES H. LOCKHART, JR..
Temple Hill,
Geneseo, New York. 14454
Dear Sir:
Mayor William F. Koch, Jr., at the July 14th
Commission Meeting, read your letter of July 12th to
the Commission and those present at the Meeting.
The Commission then directed the undersigned
to reply to your communication and inform you of the
feeling of the Tobin Commission relative to the apparent
exorbitant increase in the NEW assessed valuations of
all properties in the Town of Gulf Stream and subject
to ad- valorem taxation.
The Town itself is not in a position to seek
relief, for individual property owners, from added tax-
ation resulting from the recent County Tax Assessor's
RE- ,UPRAISAL PROGRAM.
For informational purposes only, let me say
that the County Tax Assessor is required to assess all
taxable properties at their current fair and just mar-
ket value, as the result of State Legislative action
in the 1968 Session of the Legislature, and is a Direc-
tive from the State Revenue Department to ALL County
Tax Assessors within the State
Lack of man -power is claimed by Palm Beach
County Tax Assessor, Mr. David L. Reid as the cause for
his RE- APPRAISAL program having taken 3 years to comply
with the State Law relative thereto.
Please find, attached hereto, a copy of letter
from the Town Commission to the County Tax Assessor,
dated June 29th, and if I can be of any further assis-
tance to you at any time, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Respectfully
TOWN g GULF S i
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