HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/21/1992 * Special MeetingApril 17, 1992
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Alan I. Armour
COMMISSIONER: James E. Cross
Lawrence E. Stahl
Kathleen S. Wallace
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM TO
BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1992 at 11:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Site Plan Review Continued from April 15, 1992
A. Everett H. Jenner, AlA Architect, Agent for William Lamson,
3777 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. 33483 -Site Plan
Amendment to permit changes to all four elevations of a
dwelling under construction at the address stated herein.
V. Adjournment
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE
TOWN COMMISSION 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.
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SPECIAL MEETING HELD BY THE GULF STREAM TOWN COMMISSION ON TUESDAY,
APRIL 21, 1992 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE GULF STREAM TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD,
GULF STREAM, FLORIDA: CONTINUATION OF SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1992.
I. Call to Order Vice Mayor Armour called the meeting to order at 11 A.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance Vice Mayor Armour lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Present and Alan I. Armour Vice Mayor
Participating: James Cross Commissioner
Lawrence Stahl Commissioner
Kathleen Wallace Commissioner
Absent with
Notice: William F. Koch, Jr. Mayor
Also
Participating:
E. Scott Harrington
John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Joan Orthwein
Everett Jenner
Skip Jackman
Sarah Winston
Charles Velie
Henry Wright
IV. Site Plan Review Continued
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Chairman ARPB
Agent for Mr. Lamson
Agent for Mr. Lamson
Town Resident
Town Resident
Town Resident
A. Everett H. Jenner, AIA Architect, Agent for William Lamson,
3777 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. 33483 -Site Plan
Amendment to permit changes to all four elevations of a
dwelling under construction at the address stated herein.
Vice Mayor Armour briefly recapped the action that had taken place at the
Special Meeting held April 15, 1992, adding that the only changes that
had not been decided were the addition of the second story on the south-
east corner of the east elevation and the changes on the south elevation.
Joan Orthwein, Chairman of the Architectural Review and Planning Board,
reported that the Board had recommended that the second story on the east
elevation be approved with the conditions that a roof of the same design
as that on the north corner be constructed on the south corner over the
second story and that the railing that is inside the sliding glass doors
of the "Ocean Room" (2nd story) be placed on the outside of the glass
doors to match the railing that is in place on the north end of the east
elevation. She further reported that the Board recommended that the
changes on the south elevation be approved, with the exception of the
third story that was requested on the east elevation, which also impacts
the south elevation. She added that the Board did not have the photographs
of the southeast corner of the east elevation which show the changes that
are in place which are now being requested for approval, remarking that
the photos show more clearly the true appearance of the east elevation
than do the drawings that were presented with the application.
Vice Mayor Armour asked for comments from the members of the Commission,
advising that the public would be given the opportunity to speak.
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April 21, 1992 page -2-
Commissioner Wallace called attention to Ordinance 91/23 which established
a maximum floor area ratio of 0.33 of the lot area in an effort to control
the mass of buildings. She stated that she realizes that the original
design was approved prior to the adoption of the ordinance and that Mr.
Lamson's structure was one of the ones that called attention to the need
for such control in that the floor area ratio of his structure is 0.55
without the addition of the second floor. She advised that she could not
support changes that would further exceed the limits of the applicable
ordinances. Commissioner Wallace observed that Mr. Lamson does own vacant
property adjacent to the north which, if it were to be joined in a unity of
title with the development currently under way, would add to the square
footage of the parcel, bringing it more into conformity with Ordinance 91/23.
Mr. Lamson had previously advised that he could not financially afford to
do this.
Commissioner Cross suggested that perhaps if the east wall of the first
floor were to be moved eastward to eliminate the cantilever of the second
story it would be more eye appealing. He stated he realized this would
also increase the FAR but felt it would be minimal.
Commissioner Stahl stated that the Commission was not meeting for the
purpose of redesigning the building, that the structure simply is not
being built according to the approved plans and he does not favor changes
at this late date.
Mr. Jackman, agent for Mr. Lamson,explained that it would be impossible
to relocate the east wall from a structural standpoint. He went on to
explain that his architectural firm had not been involved in the original
design, they had been engaged by Mr. Lamson to do as -built drawings. He
stated that it was his understanding that the original architect had
contacted Mr. Brandt regarding the changes that have been constructed prior
their being constructed and were told they were permitted. Mr. Lamson
had not been aware that any further procedure was necessary. Mr. Jackman
then presented an alternative design for the west elevation which consisted
of removing the two inside columns leaving four columns on the north end.
Mr. Everett Jenner, agent for Mr. Lamson, pointed out the differences in
the original design and the alternative design they are presenting ,:'.adding
that he felt the alternative design is much better than that on the first
plan. He observed that the Commission shows great concern on the appearance
of structures in the Town and he believed their goals would be better
served by approving the alternative design.
Commissioner Stahl stated that the applicants are placing the Commission
in a difficult position by attempting to reopen consideration of the
west elevation which had already been decided. He then questioned if the
staff had reviewed this alternative design. Town Manager Harrington
stated that he had heard about the alternative the day previous but had
not seen it. He added that that the original design, which is what the
Commission had voted to have restored, had no columns on the north end and
no roof over the north window. The change that was made without approval
added the roof over the north window and six columns. The alternative
design that Mr. Jenner is showing retains the roof over the north windo* and
4 of the 6 columns. Mr. Harrington added that the alternate design did
not violate any codes and was therefor an appearance decision.
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April 21, 1992 page 3
Vice Mayor Armour, addressing Mr. Jackman's claim that Mr. Brandt had
given permission for the changes in question to be made, stated that he
did not believe that Mr. Brandt gave permission as he had never operated
in that fashion at any time during the years he was employed by the Town
and that he felt it to be improper to lay the blame on Mr. Brandt who is
deceased. Vice Mayor Armour then reminded that Commissioner Wallace had
Opreviously reported that Mr. Lamson had appeared at least three times
before the Commission requesting variances and site plan reviews and was
well aware of the procedures required before changing a structure. Vice
Mayor Armour thazdirected that consideration be given to the changes on
the east elevation, adding that the Commission had previously voted
unanimously to deny the addition of the third story, leaving the matter
of the addition of the second story to be decided. He.further advised
that there would be no reconsideration of the west elevation without a
motion from one of the Commissioners to do so.
Mr. Jackman displayed the drawings of the east elevation and stated that
to move the east wall eastward in order to eliminate the cantilever of
the second floor as had been suggested would be too expensive and would
encroach on the pool that is planned. The Commissioners then reviewed the
approved building plans with Town Manager Harrington. Mr. Jackman
added that when the landscaping is in place the cantilever would not be
seen.
Vice Mayor Armour questioned the need for additional rooms at this point
when apparently there was no need for them when the original design was
approved.
Mr. Jackman stated that their firm did not want the third floor on the
structure but felt the addition of the second floor added balance to
the structure, thus improving the appearance.
Charles Velie, town resident, believed that all of the changes detract
from the original structure and that the elevation drawings do not
accurately portray what is there, as do the photographs. He could not
imagine- the structure being approved originally with the changes that
are now being requested. He reminded that much time, effort and money
had recently been spent to control this very thing and he felt the provisions
should be followed.
Sara Winston asked if the first floor elevation is 22 feet above 0 sea
level and was advised that it is.
C' Henry Wright, town resident, stated that the owner has shown total dis-
reguard for the Ordinances and has flagrantly violated them; adding that
he is opposed to any approvals for changes.
Commissioner Wallace moved that all of the changes requested for the east
elevation be denied. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stahl. Roll
Call: Comm. Wallace; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Stahl; AYE, and Vice
Mayor Armour; AYE.
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April 21, 1992 page 4
Vice Mayor Armour asked for comments regarding changes to the south
elevation.
Commissioner Stahl moved to approve the changes to
that have been requested with the exception of the
and third floors on the southeast corner which had
Gconsideration was given to changes on the east ele
was seconded by Commissioner Wallace. Roll Call:
Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Stahl; AYE, and Vice Mayor
N
the south elevation
addition of the second
been denied when
ration. The motion
Comm. Wallace; AYE,
Armour; AYE.
Mr. Jackman once again requested that his amended change to west elevation
be considered, repeating that it greatly improve the appearance of the
structure from State Road AlA.
Commissioner Wallace moved to reopen consideration of changes on the west
elevation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cross, Roll Call:
Comm. Wallace; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Stahl; AYE, and Vice Mayor
Armour; AYE.
Commissioner Cross observed that by removing the two inside columns, the
north window was "opened up ", which had been a concern of his. Commissioner
Cross then moved that the amended change which includes the roof over the
north window on the north end of the west elevation and the addition of
four columns on the north end of the west elevation be approved as shown
in the drawings submitted this date. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Stahl. Roll Call: Commissioner Wallace; AYE, Commissioner Cross; AYE,
Commissioner Stahl; AYE, and Vice Mayor; AYE.
V. Adjournment
Commissioner Stahl moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner
Wallace and all voted AYE. Vice Mayor Armour adjourned the meeting at
11:55 A.M.
Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk