HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/14/1997MAYOR:
VICE MAYOR:
COMMISSIONER:
William F. Koch, Jr.
Alan I. Armour
James E. Cross
Robert W. Hopkins II
Joan K. Orthwein
February 7, 1997
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
n THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1997, 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 of January 17, 1997.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. March 14, 1997 at 10:30 A.M.
2. Certification of Election on March 14, 1997 at NOON
3. April, 1997 to be confirmed '
4. May 9, 1997 at 9:00 A.M. to be confirmed
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. Kimberly Dellastatious as Agent for Mr. & Mrs. George
Mathews, owners of the property located at 2580 Avenue
Au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as a
portion of Lot 30 in Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION -To permit the replacement and enlarge-
ment of an existing screen enclosure that will extend
the non - conforming wall of the existing dwelling which
encroaches approximately 4 feet into the required 15
foot side setback.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTRUAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the
replacement and enlargement of an existing screen en-
closure that will extend the existing non - conforming
wall line of the structure which encroaches approximate-
ly 4 feet into the side setback.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
B. Town Attorney
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. February 26, 1997 at 8:30 A.M.
b. March 26, 1997 at 8:30 A.M.
C. April 23, 1997 at 8 :30 A.M.
d. May 28, 1997 at 8:30 A.M.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for January, 1997
2. Bi- monthly water consumption
3. Status of General Obligation Bond
E. Police Chief
1. Activity for January, 1997
F. Construction in Progress in January, 1997
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AGENDA CONTINUED
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Appointment of an Alternate Member for the Architectural
Review and Planning Board
B. Items by Commissioners
X. Correspondence.
A. A request for support for House Bill 103, Funding for Statewide
Beach Management through a Cruise Ship Surcharge -Palm Beach
Countywide Beaches and Shores Council
B. Resolution #R -185 requesting Florida Legislators to enact
legislation requiring the Lottery Commission and the State of
Florida Department of Education to publish quarterly, a
detailed accounting of lottery gross and net income, lottery
funds forwarded to the Department of Education, and programs
funded with those monies; to define "enhancements "; and to
appropriate funds for an annual scholarship program -City of
Boynton Beach.
XI. Public.
XII. 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.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1997 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.
Present and William F. Koch, Jr. Mayor
Participating: Alan I. Armour Vice Mayor
James E. Cross Commissioner
Robert W. Hopkins II Commissioner
Joan K. Orthwein Commissioner
Also Present and E. Scott Harrington Town Manager
Participating: Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk
William Thrasher Finance Director
Robert Schultz Police Chief
Kimberly Dellastatious Agent for Mathews
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1997.
Commissioner Armour moved and Commissioner Cross seconded that
the minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions. withdrawals. deferrals, arrangement of agenda items_
There were no changes in the agenda that were requested.
VI.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. March 14, 1997 at 10:30 A.M.
2. Certification of Election on March 14, 1997 at NOON
These announcements were made by Mayor Koch.
3. April, 1997 to be confirmed
The members of the Commission unanimously agreed that the April meeting
will be held on April 18, 1997 at 9:00 A.M.
4. May 9, 1997 at 9:00 A.M. to be confirmed
The Commissioners unanimously agreed on this date.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
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February 14, 1997 Page 2
1. Kimberly Dellastatious as Agent for Mr. & Mrs. George
Mathews, owners of the property located at 2580 Avenue Au
Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida legally described as a
portion of Lot 30 in the Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION -To permit the replacement of an
existing screen enclosure that will extend the non-
conforming wall of the existing dwelling which
encroaches approximately 4 feet into the required 15
foot side setback.
After having taken the oath as administered by the Town Clerk, Kimberly
Dellastatious, as Agent for Mr. & Mrs. Mathews, explained that Mr. and
Mrs. Mathews were called out of town and are unable to attend this
meeting. She explained that the applicants are seeking approval to
replace a screen enclosure at the back of their residence and to extend
the screen enclosure into the east side setback in order to line up the
east wall of the enclosure with the east wall of the house which is non-
conforming, in that it encroaches approximately 4 feet into the required
15 foot side setback. She advised that the proposed screen will have a
mansard shape and the supports will have a bronze finish, similar to
others in the neighborhood. She further advised that the walls of the
screen will rise 9 feet with the top of the screen at just over 12 feet.
At the request of Mayor Koch, Town Manager Harrington reported that the
Architectural Review and Planning Board recommended approval of the
Special Exception as requested but that he had recommended that two Palm
trees be planted in the east side setback to partially screen the top
portion of the enclosure. He further reported that the Mathews'
requested that they not be required to plant the two palm trees as this
area will be used as a walkway to access the pool and will be only 11
feet wide. Mr. Harrington also explained that Mr. & Mrs. Mathews plan
to have the entire property re- landscaped in the future. He added that
the applicant felt the existing 5 foot fence was adequate screening.
Commissioner Armour asked if there would be a landscape plan to review.
Mr. Harrington explained that one was not submitted in this instance
because the applicant did not plan to do any landscaping in connection
with changing the screen enclosure. He stated that he requested that
the applicant submit pictures of the existing landscaping in the area
rather than a drawing. Ms. Dellastatious circulated the photos. Town
Manager Harrington advised that there have been no comments received
from any of the property owners in the neighborhood.
Commissioner Armour moved for the approval of a Special Exception to
permit the east wall of the screen enclosure to match the existing east
wall of the house by extending 4 feet into the required 15 -foot east
side yard setback, based on the plans and documents submitted by the
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February 14, 1997 Page 3
applicant and a finding that the proposed project complies with all
general and specific Special Exception review standards. Commissioner
Orthwein seconded the motion. ROLL CALL: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm.
Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE. Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL \SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the
replacement and enlargement of an existing screen
enclosure that will extend the existing non - conforming
wall line of the structure which encroaches
approximately 4 feet into the side setback.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Cross seconded for the
approval of a Level 3 Architectural \Site Plan Review for the replacement
and enlargement of the screen enclosure based on the plans and documents
submitted by the applicant and a finding that the proposed project
complies with all applicable review standards. ROLL CALL: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
There was no report from the Town Manager.
B. Town Attorney
There was no report from the Town Attorney.
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. February 26, 1997 at 8:30 A.M.
b. March 26, 1997 at 8:30 A.M.
c. April 23, 1997 at 8:30 A.M.
d. May 28, 1997 at 8:30 A.M.
These meetings were announced by Mayor Koch. Town Manager Harrington
advised that the Board is continuing to work on the evaluation of the
Design Manual and he said that a joint meeting between the Board and the
Commission will be arranged in possibly April or May, 1997.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for January, 1997
Mr. Thrasher reported the cash balance at the end of January, 1997 was
$28,891.15, and pointed out that $178,076.61 was received in Ad Valorem
Taxes and $85,000.00 transferred to Invested Funds. This transaction
brought the Invested Funds in the General Fund to $710,881.66, he said.
Mr. Thrasher then reported a year -to -date Net Revenue Surplus of
$93,654.44 in the General Fund. For the Water Fund, he reported year -
to -date Net Revenue in the amount of $36,470.32.
2. Bi- monthly water consumption
Finance Director Thrasher reported water consumption was up 2.99°1 over
the previous year but down 21.15% as compared to the same period in the
base year of 1988 -1989.
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February 14, 1997 Page 4
3. Status of the General Obligation Bond
Mr. Thrasher advised that the General Obligation Refunding Bond, Series
1992 in the amount of $835,000.00 has been paid in full and that the
original note marked "Paid" has been received from Sun Trust Bank.
Commissioner Armour moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded that the
�) Financial Reports be approved as presented and all voted AYE at Roll
Call.
E. Police Chief
1. Activity for January, 1997
Chief Schultz presented his report and added that January had been an
active training month with Officer Sindone attending a burglary
intelligence meeting at the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office; he, the
Deputy Chief and the Sergeant attending two training seminars on
management, leadership, and New Realities of Law Enforcement; and
Officer Shea attending 40 hours of mandatory law enforcement training at
Broward Community College. He further reported that he had attended the
Florida Chiefs Training Conference and that Probationary Officer
Tornquist had been terminated.
F. Construction in Progress in January, 1997
The report revealed there to be $10,531,439 worth of construction in
progress in January.
IX.
A. Appointment of an Alternate Member for the Architectural
Review and Planning Board
Town Manager Harrington reminded that it is important that the person
who is appointed be available through the entire year as there are
already three seasonal residents on that Board, making it very difficult
to schedule meetings during the summer months.
Commissioner Armour moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that this
matter be deferred to the next regular meeting. ROLL CALL: Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. Items by Commissioners
Commissioner Armour asked if it would be possible for the Town to
regulate the type of mail boxes that are used. Town Manager Harrington
advised that this had been considered when the Design Manual was being
formulated but had not been pursued. He stated that he would first
speak to the Town Attorney regarding this possibility and then bring the
matter before the ARPB if it could be done.
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February 14, 1997 Page 5
X. Correspondence,
A. A request for support for House Bill 103, Funding for
Statewide Beach Management through a Cruise Ship Surcharge -
Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council.
Commissioner Armour moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that a
letter of support for House Bill 103 be forwarded to the local
�) delegation in the Florida Legislature, to the Florida Shore and Beach
Preservation Association and to the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and
Shores Council. ROLL CALL: Comm. Orthwein; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE,
Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. Resolution #R -185 requesting Florida Legislators to enact
legislation requiring the Lottery Commission and the State of
Florida Department of Education to publish quarterly, a
detailed accounting of lottery gross and net income, lottery
funds forwarded to the Department of Education, and programs
funded with those monies; to define "enhancements "; and to
appropriate funds for an annual scholarship program -City of
Boynton Beach.
This was made a part of the official record.
XI. Public.
There was no comment from the public.
XII. Adjournment.
Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 9:50 A.M. on a motion to do
so made by Commissioner Armour and seconded by Commissioner Cross with
all voting in the affirmative.
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Rita L. Taylor,
Town Clerk