HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/02/1990 * Special Workshop MeetingTOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMISSIONERS
VIILI IAM F KOCH. JR. Mayor
AI. AN I ARMOUR. Vlca Mayor
JAMES E CROSS
KATHI EEN S VJALLACE G E N D A
LAWRENCE E STAHL A A G
TOWN COMMISSION
SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 1990 at 9:00 A. M.
MAIL ADDRESS
100 SEA ROAD
GULF STREAM. FLORIDA
33483
TEL.. GULF STREAM
(407) 276 5116
Taw. Manager
FRANKLIN E. FLANNERY
Please note: The Town of Gulf Stream does not provide records of
the proceedings of this body.
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Roll Call
3. Items for Commission Discussion
A. Maximum Lot Coverage- Proposed Zoning Amendment which would
apply to lots of 10,000 to 20,000 sq. ft.
b. Continuity of Seawalls
1. Maximum Floor Elevation
C. Discussion of a proposed Landmark Ordinance for the protection
and enhancement of properties or landscape features of
aestheXtic or architectural character or historic interest.
4. Comments from the public
5. Adjournment
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR., Mayor
ALAN I. ARMOUR, Vice Mayor
JAMES E. CROSS
KATHLEEN S. WALLACE
LAWRENCE E. STAHL
January 26, 1990
TO: Town Commission
FROM: Planning Board
MAIL ADDRESS
100 SEA ROAD
GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
33463
TEL.: GULF STREAM
(4 0 7) 276 5716
Town Manager
FRANKLIN E. FLANNERY
The following ordinance changes and additions are recommended by the
Gulf Stream Planning Board in an effort to minimize the requesting and
granting of variances, and still provide for the future growth of Gulf
Stream while maintaining the beauty of the Town:
A. For existinc lots of 10,000 to 20,000 sq. ft.
1. Percentage of lot coverage:
a- 25% maximum for a 2 story house
b• 30% maximum for a 1 story house
C. 40% minimum landscape area (permeable soil)
NOTE: The percentage of lot coverage will be calculated as follows:
100% of air conditioned space
25% of the garage
25% of the covered patios
2- Setbacks shall be as follows:
a. Front yard setbacks
(1) 30' for a 2 story house
(2) 25' for a 1 story house
b. Side yard setbacks
(1) 15' for a 2 story house
(2) 12.5' for a 1 story house
C. Rear setback
(1) 15' for a 2 story house
(2) 15' for a 1 story house
*There must be a clear definition of a 2 story house (i.e. any house
with a full or partial second floor)
Interoffice Correspondence Continued
January 26, 1990
TO: Town Commission
FROM: planning Board
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B. Intracoastal property under water will not be counted as part
of the lot.
C. Ocean front homes - the mean high tide will mark property which
is able to built upon.
D. Continuity of seawall is essential to our community. It is
suggested that seawalls be constructed with the top of same
being at a measurement computed from mean highest tide plus
one (1) foot.
E. Change the 78' centerline to either /or.
These recommended changes are guidelines. Anyone who objects or feels
they are not realistic, please feel free to discuss them at the Special
Workshop Meeting on Friday, February 2, 1990.