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November 1, 2002
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Fred B. Devitt III
Robert W. Hopkins II
William A. Lynch
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2002 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 October 18, 2002.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. December 13, 2002 @ 9 A.M.
2. January 10, 2003 @ 9 A.M.
3. February 14, 2003 @ 9 A.M.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Randall Stofft, as Agent for
Bernard Molyneux, the owner of property located at
925 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 63, Place Au Soleil Subdivision in the
Town of Gulf Stream.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a two -story single - family Gulf Stream
Bermuda style home consisting 5,836 square feet with a
three -car garage and swimming pool.
2. Pinetree Homes, Inc., owner of the property located at
1478 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lots 8 and 8A, Donald B. McLouth Subdivision
in the Town of Gulf Stream.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
demolition of the existing structures and the
construction of a two -story Bermuda Colonial style
Single- family dwelling consisting of 12,271 square
feet, which includes a 4 -car garage and guesthouse
with a swimming pool.
b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to permit the relocation of one
tree and the removal of several trees to clear the
building area and three that are dead or diseased.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Little Club Update
2. Sewer Feasibility Update
3. Feral Cat Program Update
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. November 21, 2002 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. December 19, 2002 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. January 23, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
AGENDA CONTINUED
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d. February 27, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for October 2002
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for October 2002
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Items by Mayor and Commissioners.
X. Public.
XI. 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 AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2002 AT
9:00 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD,
GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
1. Call to Order. Mayor Koch called the meeting to order at 9 A.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor
Koch
C, III. Roll Call.
Present and William F. Koch, Jr. Mayor
Participating: Joan K. Orthwein Vice Mayor
Fred B. Devitt, III Commissioner
William A. Lynch Commissioner
Absent with
Notice:
Also Present and:
Participating
Robert W. Hopkins II
William Thrasher
John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Garrett Ward
Randall Stofft
Martin Hasey
Commissioner
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Police Chief
Agent for Hasey
Property Owner
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 2002.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded that
the minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
Town Clerk Taylor requested to add Item VI.B. Certification, and
Item IX.B. Resolution No. 002 -5 to the agenda. There were no objections.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. December 13, 2002 @ 9 A.M.
2. January 10, 2003 @ 9 A.M.
3. February 14, 2003 @ 9 A.M.
The Town Clerk announced these dates.
A. Certification
Ms. Taylor announced that the Deputy Town Clerk had completed the Clerk
Certification program and is now a CMC (Certified Municipal Clerk).
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Ms. Taylor asked if there were any ex -parte communications to declare.
There were none.
Town Clerk Taylor asked that all persons who intended to speak please
stand to take the Oath. She administered the Oath to Randall Stofft and
Martin Hasey.
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Randall Stofft, as Agent for
Bernard Molyneux, the owner of property located at
925 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 63, Place Au Soleil Subdivision in the
OTown of Gulf Stream.
Randall Stofft displayed a color rendering and explained the proposed
improvement is a Gulf Stream Bermuda style home. He related that at the
previous ARPB meeting there were a few modifications requested. Mr.
Stofft confirmed that he made the required changes including lowering the
second story eave height to 221611, added raked rafter tails, made changes
to the railing design, added additional landscape and plant material and
revised the finished floor elevation to not exceed +9.801.
Mayor Koch asked if there were any comments from the Commissioners.
There were none.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a two -story single - family Gulf Stream
Bermuda style home consisting 5,836 square feet with a
three -car garage and swimming pool.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to approve the
Level III Architectural /Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed
two -story Gulf Stream - Bermuda style residence, pool, 3 -car garage,
driveway with auto court meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual
and applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1) Plant
material shall screen the third bay of the garage from the road view; 2)
Accent and landscape lighting installed shall adhere to sections 70 -168
and 70 -169; 3) The second story eave height shall not exceed 23' in
height; 4) Landscape material shall be installed on each side of the
front entry door; 5) Additional landscape material shall be planted so
as to soften the west elevation; 6) Raked rafter tails shall be included
on the structure; 7) The finished floor elevation shall not exceed
+9.801. Alternate railing designs shall be provided to the Town Manager
for evaluation. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
2. Application submitted by Randall Stofft, as Agent for
Pinetree Homes, Inc., owner of the property located at
1478 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
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described as Lots 8 and 8A, Donald B. McLouth Subdivision
in the Town of Gulf Stream.
Mr. Stofft displayed a color rendering and explained that the proposed
improvement is a two -story Bermuda style home, adding that it is a L
shaped design with the entry on the far left and it meets all the Design
Manual requirements.
Mayor Koch inquired if this was a spec house and when is construction
expected to start.
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Mr. Stofft confirmed it is a spec house and Mr. Hasey responded that
they plan to demolish the house prior to December 1, 2002, and commence
construction within two or three months if auger piles can be used. If
piles must be driven, he would wait until May 1, 2003.
The Commissioners agreed that if a building permit is not applied for
within fifteen days after demolition, the lot must be completely sodded,
irrigated and maintained.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
demolition of the existing structures and the
construction of a two -story Bermuda Colonial style
single - family dwelling consisting of 12,271 square
feet, which includes a 4 -car garage and guesthouse
with a swimming pool.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to approve the
Level III Architectural /Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed
2 -story Bermuda Colonial style single family dwelling, 4 -car garage and
guest house with a swimming pool meets the minimum intent of the Design
Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions:
1) Accent and landscape lighting installed shall adhere to sections 70-
168 and 70 -169 of code; 2) Raked rafter tails shall be added on the
structure; 3) Restoration of the road following the completion of the
construction shall be the responsibility of the applicant /owner;
4) Property shall be sodded, irrigated and maintained within fifteen
days following demolition. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch;
AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve
the Land Clearing Permit to permit the relocation of one tree and the
removal of several trees to clear the building area and three that are
dead or diseased. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm.
Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Little Club Update
Town Manager Thrasher reported that he was still working with The Little
Club to come to an agreement that is acceptable to both parties. He
advised that Attorney Randolph, Mayor Koch and himself are working on a
C response to the letter from The Little Club's attorney, a copy of which
will be faxed to all Commissioners.
2. Sewer Feasibility Update
Mr. Thrasher asked the Commissioners for direction on the draft report
of the Sewer Feasibility Study. He believes the report is complete and
thorough. Town Manager Thrasher advised that there would be a request
of the engineers to furnish a rough cost that the property owners can
use to determine the cost to connect from their property line to the
force main.
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Town Manager Thrasher recommended making the draft report with the
changes the final report. He advised that there were federal grants
available and requested authorization to proceed and expend up to $4000
to cover additional costs associated with the process.
Commissioner Devitt asked if the connection would be to the low pressure
Cor the gravity system.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that low- pressure system is less expensive
to install but in the long run it would be more costly.
The Commission agreed to make the draft the final report and approved an
additional $4000 maximum.
3. Feral Cat Program Update
The Town Manager reported that letters had been sent to town residents
requesting community cooperation. He reported that donations in the
amount of $750 have been collected and a veterinarian has been retained
for the sterilization procedure at cost of $35 and $45. Mr. Thrasher
informed the Commission that the Hosokawa family in Gulf Stream will be
hosting a fund raising party at their home for the Trap Neuter and
Return program.
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. November 21, 2002 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. December 19, 2002 Q 8:30 A.M.
c. January 23, 2003 Q 8:30 A.M.
d. February 27, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
Mayor Koch called attention to these dates.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for October 2002
Town Manager Thrasher explained that there was nothing out of the
ordinary in his report and asked that it be accepted as submitted.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve
the Financial Report. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE,
Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for October 2002
Chief Ward reported that since 9 -11, the Police Department attended
training on Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism. The Chief asked
Othat his report be accepted as presented if there were no questions.
Commissioner Devitt questioned the high volume of ordinance violations.
Chief Ward explained that it was mostly due to unregistered contractors
or contractors who are working on Sundays.
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IX. Items for Commission Action.
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A. Items by Mayor and Commissioners.
A few of Commissioners asked for clarification on house tours. Attorney
Randolph stated that according to the Town Code they are not allowed.
B. Resolution No. 002 -4; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE
APPROPRIATIONS OF THE BUDGET REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE
GENERAL FUND; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 002 -4 in its entirety.
Commissioner Orthwein moved that it be adopted on first reading.
Commissioner Lynch seconded the motion. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE,
Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
X. Public. There was no comment from the public.
XI. Adjournment. Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Lynch
seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 A.M. All voted in the
affirmative.
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