HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/10/1996May 3, 1996
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Alan I. Armour
COMMISSIONER: James E. Corss
Joan K. Orthwein
A. Curtis True, M.D.
REGULAR MEETING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM ON FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1996 AT 9:00 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. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 19, 1996.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting /Public Hearing -June 7, 1996 at 9 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting /Public Hearing -July 19, 1996 at 9 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting /Public Hearing- August 7, 1996 at 9 A.M.
VII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Bi- monthly water consumption
2. Update on property maintenance at 800 Tangerine Way
B. Town Attorney
C. Architectural Review and Planning Board
1. Future Meeting Dates
a. May 22, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
b. June 17, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
C. July 8, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
d. September 25, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
e. October 30, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for April, 1996
E. Police Chief
1. Report of activity for April, 1996
F. Construction in Progress in April, 1996
VIII. Items for Commission Action.
A. Authorization to paint white lineson pavement at corners
B. Items by Commissioners
1. Development of vacant property along the Intracoastal
Waterway in Delray Beach -Mayor Koch
IX. Public.
X. 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.
F.S.S. 286.0105
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1996 AT 9:00 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order. Mayor Koch called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
Ii. Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Mayor Armour led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call.
G Present and William F. Koch, Jr. Mayor
participating: Alan I. Armour Vice Mayor
James E. Cross Commissioner
Joan K. Orthwein Commissioner
A. Curtis True, M.D. Commissioner
Also Present &
participating: E. Scott Harrington Town Manager
John Randolph Town Attorney
Rita Taylor Town Clerk
William Gwynn Finance Director
William Thrasher Finance Director
Robert Schultz Police Chief
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 19, 1996. Commissioner
True moved and Commissioner Cross seconded that the minutes be approv-
ed as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
Town Manager Harrington requested to add Item VIII.C., Resolution
No. 96 -5. There were no objections.
VI. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting /Public Hearing -June 7, 1996 at 9 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting /Public Hearing -July 19, 1996 at 9 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting /Public Hearing- August 7, 1996 at 9 A.M.
These announcements were made by Mayor Koch. Commissioner Armour and
Commissioner True advised that they would not be available for the meeting
scheduled for June 7, 1996.
VII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Bi- monthly water consumption
Town Manager Harrington reported that while water consumption is a little
above that of last year at this time, last year was a very large reduction
from previous years.
2. Update on property maintenance at 800 Tangerine Way
Mr. Harrington advised that quotations ranging from $985.00 to $1,500.00
to cover the cost of mowing and pruning the growth at this locations had
been received. He further advised that he will be speaking to the contractor
submitting the $985.00 proposal within the next few days to make certain
this quotation covers all work that is being requested. He expected to
have this work done very soon. Mr. Harrington stated that Mrs. Bordeman
has shown an interest in meeting with Commissioner Armour and others with
regard to her financial position now and in the future. Mr. Harrington
advised that he is looking into some possible alternatives to planting
a hedge in front of this property, pointing out that it will be very
expensive to plant and will be a constant expense to maintain in the future.
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B. Town Attorney
There was no report from the Town Attorney.
C. Architectural Review and Planning Board
1. Future Meeting Dates
a. May 22, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
b. June 17, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
C. July 8, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
d. September 25, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
�) e. October 30, 1996 at 8:30 A.M.
These announcements were made by Town Manager Harrington.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for April, 1996
William Gwynn, Finance Director, reported that while the amount of ad valoren
tax collected for the month of Anril was only $1,378.17, a check in the
amount of $32,000 had been received on May 2, 1996. When taking this into
consideration, 93.8% of this yearb ad valorem proceeds has been received.
Mr. Gwynn pointed out that collected revenues are $6,000 over what was
anticipated and expenditures are $36,500 under what had been anticipated
for this portion of the fiscal year. With regard to the water fund, he
reported that net revenues are $8,600 ahead of what was anticipated. Commis-
sioner Armour moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded that the report be
approved as presented. Roll Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE,
Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. True; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
Town Manager Harrington reported that this would be the last meeting that
Mr. Gwynn would be attending even though he would still be participating
in maintaining the financial records of the Town for another two months,
at which time William Thrasher will assume the duties of Finance Director.
Mr. Harrington thanked Mr. Gwynn for his many years of service to the Town
in several positions. Mayor Koch and.the members of the Commission joined
in expressing their appreciation as well. Mr. Harrington then introduced
Mr. Thrasher to the Commission and the public.
E. Police Chief
1. Report of activity for April, 1996
Police Chief Robert Schultz presented the activity report for April, 1996.
Chief'Schul:t:z advised that he had attended a Local Emergency Management
Network meeting at the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center which
had focused on hurricane season,Also., Officer Sindone had attended a county-
wide intelligence meeting held at the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
for the purpose of exchanging information regarding criminal activity and
street gang activity in the county.
F. Construction in Progress in April, 1996
The report reflected there to be $5,853,865 worth of construction in progress
in April, 1996 in Gulf Stream.
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VIII. Items for Commission Action.
A. Authorization to paint white lines on pavement at corners
Town Manager reported that he had contacted the contractor who currently
holds the contract for such work with Palm Beach County and had been advised
that there is a $900 minimum charge which would cover approximately 1,700
feet. He advised that, with the agreement of the Commission, he will be
obtaining other quotations and making a final determination as to the number
of feet that would be involved in this project. There were no objections
to this.
B. Items by Commissioners
1. Development of vacant property along the Intracoastal
Waterway in Delray Beach -Mayor Koch
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May 10, 1996 page 3
Mayor Koch reminded that William Lynch, President of the Place Au Soleil
Homeowners Association had reported at the last meeting that he had attended
a meeting in Delray Beach at which the rezoning of property south of
Place Au Soleil had been considered. He further advised that the developer
was requesting a large increase in density. Mr. Harrington then noted
that this property is across the waterway from the south end of the golf
course and the subdivisions in the south end of Gulf Stream and development
of the property on the west side of the waterway will have an impact on
C} these properties.
Town Manager Harrington advised that he had spoken to the Planning Director
in Delray Beach and made her aware of Gulf Stream's concerns. He went on
to advise that there is no final text of the proposed Delray Plan Amendments
for review as yet,so it is not possible for Gulf Stream to take a position
on this at this time. He called attention to a letter from Mayor Koch that
is proposed to be sent to the Mayor and Commission in Delray that expresses
some general concerns regarding development of this parcel. He also called
attention to a proposed letter he has written to the Palm Beach County
Issues Forum with regard to the proposed Delray Beach Plan Amendment in
which he reqeuests that the processes offered by IPARC remain available
to Gulf Stream, and that the deadlines for issuing a Notice of Intent to
Object or an Objection be extended to provide Gulf Stream sufficient time to
review the documents when they are available. Commissioner Armour moved
and Commissioner Orthwein seconded that both of the letters be sent. Roll
Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE; Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. True;
AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
C. Resolution No. 96 -5; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, REQUESTING GOVERNOR LAWTON CHILES
TO LET HB 1799/SB 3032 BECOME LAW AND PERMIT THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM TO RESTORE THE SCENIC AND HISTORIC CHARACTER OF STATE
ROAD AlA IN THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The resolution was read by the Town Clerk. Town Manager Harrington advised
that if this is adopted, he would like to send a transmittal letter and
copies of the study that had been done which justifies the restoration of
the historic character of AlA. Commissioner Armour moved for the adoption
of Resolution No. 96 -5 and Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion. Roll
Call: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. True;
AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
Mr. Harrington then called attention to the recent news articles regarding
the legislative action that was taken on House Bill 1799 and Senate Bill
3032. He pointed out that the articles were for the most part very negative
C and a great many of the facts contained therein were erroneous. He stated
that he had written some proposed letters to send to the press for the
Commissions consideration. Discussion was held with regard to the proposed
letters and it was determined that no further communication with the press
would be necessary at this time.
IX. Public. There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment. Commissioner Armour moved to adjourn and the motion was
seconded by Commissioner Cross. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 9:50 A.M.
following a unanimous vote to do so.
Rita L. Tayior, Pbwn Clerk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and
Planning Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a Public Hearing on Monday
June 17, 1996 at 8:30 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a Public
OHearing on Friday, July 19, 1996 at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission
Chambers of the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida at which the
following will be considered:
An application for a Demolition Permit, a Land Clearing Permit, an
AlA Vegetative Disturbance Permit and a Level III Architectural/
Site Plan Review, submitted by Mark Marsh of Digby Bridges, Marsh
and Associates, as Agent for Carl W. Smith, owner of the property
located at 1919 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida which is
legally described as Lot 1 in the William Evans Subdivision, to
permit the demolition of existing structures and the construction
of a two story, single family dwelling and accessory structure
consisting of 11,580 square feet under roof at this location.
The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a recommendation
to the Town Commission, and the Town Commission shall make a final decision
regarding the subject application at their respective meetings noticed
above. These meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place
as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence.
Complete application materials are on file in the office of the Town Clerk
located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be reviewed
during regular business hours which generally include non - holiday weekdays
from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS may appear before the
Architectural Review and Planning Board and the Town Commission of the Town
of Gulf Stream at the times and place aforesaid and be heard.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ARCHIT-
ECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OR THE TOWN COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS /MEETINGS, 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
CTHE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 286.0105,
F.S.S.
Dated: Play 30, 1996 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
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Rit�aylor, n Clerk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and Planning
Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a Public Hearing on Monday,
June 17, 1996 at 8:30 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a Public
OHearing on Friday, July 19, 1996 at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission
Chambers of the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida at which the
following will be considered:
An application for a Variance and a Level III Architectural /Site
Plan Review, submitted by Mark Plarsh of Digby Bridges, Marsh and
Associates, as Agent for Chris D. Wheeler, owner of the property
located at 24 Hidden Harbour Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida which
is legally described as Lot 4, Hidden Harbour Estates, Gulf Stream,
Florida,to permit the Construction of a two - story, single family
dwelling consisting of 7,723 square feet under roof which exceeds
the maximum permitted Floor Area Ratio by 300 square feet at
this location.
The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a recommendation
to the Town Commission, and the Town Commission shall make a final decision
regarding the subject application at their respective meetings noticed
above. These meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place
as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence.
Complete application materials are on file in the office of the Town Clerk
located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be reviewed
during regular business hours which generally include non - holiday weekdays
from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS may appear before the
Architectural Review and Planning Board and the Town Commission of the Town
of Gulf Stream at the times and place aforesaid and be heard.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ARCHIT-
ECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OR THE TOWN COMPASSION WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS /MEETINGS, 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.
Dated: May 30, 1996 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
Publish: Palm Beach Post
1st Publication -June 7, 1996
2nd Publication -July 3, 1996
3rd Publication -July 13, 1996 Rita L. Taylor, n C1 k
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and Planning
Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a Public Hearing on Monday,
June 17, 1996, at 8:30 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a Public
Hearing on Friday, July 19, 1996 at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission
Chambers of the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida at which the
following will be considered:
An application for a Demolition Permit and a Subdivision Review,
submitted by Rustem Kupi and Mark Vigneault of Kupi & Vigneault
Architects, as Agents for Ocean Breeze, Ltd., owners of the
properties located at 560 Old School Road and 570 Wright Way,
legally described as Lot 10 and Lot 11, Block 3, Polo Fields #1
Subdivision in Gulf Stream, Florida, to permit the demolition of
the existing structures on these lots and the replat into two new
parcels of 17,123 square feet of effective lot area and 27,990 square
feet of effective lot area at this location.
The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a recommendation
to the Town Commission, and the Town Commission shall make a final decision
regarding the subject application at their respective meetings noticed
above. These meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place
as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence.
Complete application materials are on file in the office of the Town Clerk
located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be reviewed
during regular business hours which generally include non - holiday weekdays
from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS may appear before the
Architectural Review and Planning Board and the Town Commission of the Town
of Gulf Stream at the times and place aforesaid and be heard.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ARCHIT-
ECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OR THE TOWN COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS /MEETINGS, 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.
Dated: Play 30, 1996 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
Rita L. Tawlor, r wn Clerk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and Planning
Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a Public Hearing on Monday,
June 17, 1996, at 8:30 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a Public
Hearing on Friday, July 19, 1996 at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission
Chambers of the Town hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida at which the
following will be considered:
An application for a Land Clearing Permit and a Level III
Architectural /Site Plan Review submitted by Rustem Kupi and Mark
Vigneault of Kupi & Vigneault Architects, as Agents for Ocean
Breeze, Ltd., owners of the property located at 560 Old School Road,
Gulf Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as Lot 10 and Part of
Lot 11, Block 3, Polo Fields Subdivision #1, to permit the construct-
ion of a one - story, single family dwelling consisting of 5,574 square
feet under roof and accessory structures at the location stated herein.
The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a recommendation to
the Town Commission, and the Town Commission shall make a final decision
regarding the subject application at their respective meetings noticed
above. These meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place
as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence.
Complete application materials are on file in the office of the Town Clerk
located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be reviewed
during regular business hours which generally include non - holiday weekdays
from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS may appear before the
Architectural Review and Planning Board and the Town Commission of the Town
of Gulf Stream at the times and place aforesaid and be heard.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE.ARCHIT-
ECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OR THE TOWN COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS /MEETINGS, 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.
Dated: May 30, 1996 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
Rita L. Taylor, T Clerk
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and Planning
Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a Public Hearing on Monday,
June 17, 1996, at 8:30 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a Public
Hearing on Friday, July 19, 1996 at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission
C` Chambers of the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida at which the
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following will be considered:
An application for a Special Exception and a Level III Architectural/
Site Plan Review submitted by Ronald Miller, Agent for Ramon V.
Nicholl, owner of the property located at 544 Banyan Road, Gulf
Stream, Florida 33483, legally described as Lot 6, Polo Cove Sub-
division, to permit the addition of a sun deck that will extend a
non - conforming wall line of the existing structure, enclosing an
existing stairway, enclosing an existing screened area to add
living area, construction of a gazebo and a landscape wall, all
of which when added to the square footage of the existing two
story dwelling will equal a total of 4,583 square feet under
roof at the location stated herein.
The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a recommendation to
the Town Commission, and the Town Commission shall make a final decision
regarding the subject application at their respective meetings noticed
above. These meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place
as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence.
Complete application materials are on file in the office of the Town Clerk
located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be reviewed
during regular business hours which generally include non - holiday weekdays
from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS may appear before the
Architectural Review and Planning Board and the Town Commission of the Town
of Gulf Stream at the times and place aforesaid and be heard.
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ARCHIT-
ECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OR THE TOWN COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS /MEETINGS, 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.
Dated: May 30, 1996 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
Rita L. Taylor, lown Clerk