HomeMy Public PortalAbout01/09/2004January 2, 2004
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Fred B. Devitt III
Robert W. Hopkins II
William A. Lynch
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REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2004 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.
A. Special Joint Meeting with ARPB December 12, 2003
B. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing December 12, 2003
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 2 -13 -04 @ 9 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3 -12 -04 @ 9 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4 -9 -04 @ 9 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 5 -14 -04 @ 9 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 6 -11 -04 @ 9 A.M.
6. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 7 -9 -04 @ 9 A.M.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by William & Caroline Wietsma
as Agent and owners of property located at 3126 Gulf Stream
Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as
Lot 22, Gulf Stream Properties.
a. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the property for new
construction.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit 235.33 sq. ft. of open roof
Projection that exceeds the maximum allowable FAR.
C. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to demolish
existing structures and construct a Bermuda /Anglo-
Caribbean style, partial 2 story single family dwelling
consisting of 4,730.7 square feet.
2. An application submitted by Roger Hansrote, as agent for
Robert Milano, the owner of the property located at 1465
N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as a portion of Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Revised Plat
of Blks. D & E, Palm Beach Shore Acres.
a. TWO SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS to permit the extension of two
non - conforming walls, one of which will encroach 1619"
into the 25' rear setback and the other that will
encroach 1016" into the 15' north side setback,
resulting in an 85 sq. foot addition, with a pitched
roof, to the existing non - conforming
Spanish /Mediterranean style home.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE /PLAN REVIEW to permit the
addition of 85 square feet to enlarge the existing
kitchen of the Spanish /Mediterranean style home.
AGENDA CONTINUED
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VIII.
Reports
A. Auditor
1. Presentation of Financial Statement - 2002/2003
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B. Town Manager
1. Seawall Repairs - Conservation Area
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 1 -22 -04 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 2 -26 -04 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3 -25 -04 ® 8:30 A.M.
d. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4 -22 -04 M 8:30 A.M.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for December 2003
E. Police Chief
1. Activity for December 2003
IX.
Items for Commission Action.
A. Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Recycling with Solid Waste
Authority of Palm Beach County.
B. Resolution No. 004 -01 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING
MUNICIPAL ISSUES DURING THE 2004 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
C. 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, JANUARY 9, 2004 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 A.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor
G Koch.
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
Robert W. Hopkins II Commissioner
Also Present and William Thrasher Town Manager
Participating: John Randolph Town Attorney
Garrett Ward Police Chief
Rita Taylor Town Clerk
IV. Minutes.
A. Special Joint Meeting with ARPB December 12, 2003
B. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing December 12, 2003
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that the
minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
Town Manager Thrasher requested that Item VIII.A.1. be heard before Item
VII. There were no objections.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 2 -13 -04 @ 9 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3 -12 -04 @ 9 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4 -9 -04 @ 9 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 5 -14 -04 @ 9 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 6 -11 -04 @ 9 A.M.
6. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 7 -9 -04 @ 9 A.M.
Mayor Koch announced these dates. Commissioner Hopkins advised that he
would not be present for the February 13th meeting.
VIII. Reports
A. Auditor
1. Presentation of Financial Statement - 2002/2003
Town Manager Thrasher introduced Mike Sothen of Nowlen, Holt and Miner,
P.A.
Mr. Sothen explained that the Independent Auditors Report shows that as
of September 30, 2003, the general purpose financial statements of the
Town was given a clean opinion and ended in conformity with the US
general accepted accounting principles.
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Mr. Sothen called attention to a few items on the financial sheet that
are abnormal compared to the prior year. He explained that the general
fund investments are approximately $1,300,000, which increased $228,000
from prior year. Mr. Sothen explained that this is due to a good year
of operations. The reserve fund balance of $1,116,813, which is
available for future operations, has a cushion of sixty five percent of
C the total expenditures, equal to eight months operating expense and the
pension plan at $966,202 has increased by $195,000 due to the recovery
of the economy.
Mr. Sothen explained that part of the audit is to obtain reasonable
assurance of compliance on internal control over financial reporting.
Based on the summary of significant accounting policies, they did not
find any noncompliance on the Town's part and noted no matters involving
internal control over financial reporting and its operation that is
considered to be a material weakness. However, there was one matter
involving the internal control over financial reporting and operation.
Some duplicated payments were discovered, all involving the same company
and no credits were reflected on subsequent statements. This matter was
reported to the Town Manager and corrective actions taken to assure this
is not repeated.
Mayor Koch thanked Mr. Sothen for a well written report.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve
the Annual Report. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm.
Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
2. An application submitted by William & Caroline Wietsma
as Agent and owners of property located at 3126 Gulf Stream
Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as
Lot 22, Gulf Stream Properties.
Mayor Koch excused himself from the proceedings in that his firm sold
the property Mr. Wietsma. The Mayor passed the gavel to Vice Mayor
Orthwein.
Vice Mayor Orthwein asked if there were any exparte communications.
There were none.
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Town Clerk Taylor swore in Mr. Wietsma, Mr. Kent and Mr. Hansrote.
Mr. Wietsma displayed color renderings of the proposed structure and
explained that he is demolishing the existing structures and building a
house which conforms to the standards of Town code with regard to
similar /dissimilar features. He asked if there any questions.
Vice Mayor Orthwein asked if the ARPB had any comments.
Mr. Wietsma stated that he was advised that more landscaping is required
for the side yards and he would be presenting a revised landscaping plan
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to the ARPB. He added that the special exception is being requested to
permit additional covered outdoor area.
Commissioner Hopkins complimented the design and commented that the
homes are looking very similar but added that this is not the fault of
the architects who are following the guideline in the Design Manual.
CVice Mayor Orthwein asked how far out the columns are from the front
door. Mr. Wietsma replied that they are about 5 feet.
Mr. Kent, speaking from the audience, complimented the design and stated
that the ARPB would prefer to see more muntins on the windows, but that
the design is within the code.
Town Manager Thrasher explained that since the preliminary meetings with
the architect, a number of features on the house have been changed to
meet the similar /dissimilar guidelines.
a. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the property for new
construction.
Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded to approve the
Land Clearing Permit. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE,
Comm. Hopkins; AYE and Vice Mayor Orthwein; AYE.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit 235.33 sq. ft. of open roof
Projection that exceeds the maximum allowable FAR.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded to approve the
Special Exception to exceed Floor Area Ratio by 235.33 square feet with
the condition that prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
the owner shall record a deed restriction requiring that 706 square feet
of open covered unenclosed Lanai and porch shall forever remain
unenclosed as long as the structure exists. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt;
AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE and Vice Mayor Orthwein; AYE,
c. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to demolish
existing structures and construct a Bermuda /Anglo-
Caribbean style, partial 2 story single family dwelling
consisting of 4,730.7 square feet.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to approve the
Level 3 Architectural Site Plan Review based on a finding that the
proposed partial 2 -story Bermuda /Anglo- Caribbean style single family
dwelling with a pool meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and
applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1) The chain
Jlink fence shall be screened on the outside. 2) Gulf Stream Removal
Agreement to be signed prior to issuance of permit. 3) A revised
landscape plan shall be submitted to the ARPB for approval. 4) PBC Health
Department approval of the septic system shall be submitted prior to
issuance of a building permit. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch;
AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE and Vice Mayor Orthwein; AYE.
Commissioner Devitt asked Attorney Randolph, who has the authority to
release the deed restrictions. Mr. Randolph advised that the owner or a
representative would have to appear before the Commission for approval of
a release.
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Vice Mayor Orthwein passed the gavel back to Mayor Koch.
2. An application submitted by Roger Hansrote, as agent for
Robert Milano, the owner of the property located at 1465
N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as a portion of Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Revised Plat
of Blks. D & E, Palm Beach Shore Acres.
Mr. Hansrote displayed renderings of the proposed improvement and
(vp explained that this is a small addition and the special exceptions
are being requested to encroach 1619" into the 25 foot rear setback and
the other would encroach 1016" into the 15 foot north side setback to
increase the floor area in the kitchen. He distributed photographs to
the Commissioners.
Town Clerk Taylor explained that a seawall opening was on the original
plan but it was not a part of the application. The owner's neighbor did
not think it would be practical since they shared a common property and
it was agreed that it would not be a part of the application.
Mayor Koch asked, given that this is an older home, if the electrical
system meets the current codes.
Mr. Hansrote said that there were some earlier interior renovation and
rewiring was done at that time.
TWO SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS to permit the extension of two
non - conforming walls, one of which will encroach 1619"
into the 25' rear setback and the other that will
encroach 1016" into the 15' north side setback,
resulting in an 85 sq. foot addition, with a pitched
roof, to the existing non - conforming
Spanish /Mediterranean style home.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve
the Special Exception to permit the extension of a non - conforming wall,
which will encroach 1619" into the 25' rear setback. Roll Call: Comm.
Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded to approve the
Special Exception to permit the extension of a non - conforming wall, which
will encroach 1016" into the 15' north side setback. Roll Call: Comm.
Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE /PLAN REVIEW to permit the
addition of 85 square feet to enlarge the existing
kitchen of the Spanish /Mediterranean style home.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded to approve
the Level 3 Architectural Site Plan Review, based on a finding that the
proposed 85 square foot addition with pitched roof, to an existing non-
conforming Spanish /Mediterranean style home meets the minimum intent of
the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Comm.
Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE,
and Mayor Koch; AYE.
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VIII. Reports
A. Auditor
1. Presentation of Financial Statement - 2002/2003
This Item was heard earlier.
B. Town Manager
1. Seawall Repairs - Conservation Area
Town Manager Thrasher reported that he contacted governmental agencies
and vendors to obtain quotes and inquire if there was any interest in
taking over and maintaining the conservation area. To date he has not
had any response. He has gotten a quote from the Town's engineer and
was advised that the entire seawall should be replaced, which would cost
twice as much as repairing it. He added that if the water goes further
into the land, the State can claim all land that is one foot from the
waters edge and it is not recoverable.
The Commissioners agreed that the seawall should be repaired and
retained by the Town.
The Town Manager added that a diver would be going into the area to get
a better perspective of what is needed for the repair.
Staff was directed to obtain more quotes for the repair.
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 1 -22 -04 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 2 -26 -04 O 8:30 A.M.
c. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3 -25 -04 Q 8:30 A.M.
d. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4 -22 -04 Q 8:30 A.M.
Mayor Koch announced these dates.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for December 2003
Mr. Thrasher asked that the report be accepted as submitted, if there
were no questions.
Commissioner Devitt commented that the audit showed no unfavorable
bearings in any category.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that was the goal and that the budget last
year anticipated a surplus of $185,000 because no capital projects were
started.
E. Police Chief
' 1. Activity for December 2003
Chief Ward asked that the report be accepted as submitted if there were
no questions.
Commissioner Lynch asked about the number of traffic incidents and
ordinance violations.
Chief Ward stated that the traffic incidents are minor "fender benders"
and the ordinance violations are from contractors that are not
registered or are working on the weekends. He added that the auto
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burglaries were thefts of articles left on the seats of two unlocked
vehicles.
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Recycling with Solid Waste
Authority of Palm Beach County.
/� Town Clerk Taylor explained that the present agreement expires and this
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is replacement with a few minor changes. She recommended that it be
renewed with the condition that Attorney reviews the agreement.
Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded to approve the
Interlocal Agreement for Municipal Recycling with Solid Waste Authority
of Palm Beach County with the condition that Attorney Randolph reviews
the document. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm.
Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. Resolution No. 004 -01 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING
MUNICIPAL ISSUES DURING THE 2004 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 004 -01 by title. Staff
recommended adoption of the resolution.
Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to support
the municipal issues during the 2004 legislative session. Roll Call:
Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein;
AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE.
C. Items by Mayor and Commissioners.
The Commissioners discussed the correspondence from the Bicycle Club
regarding the bike path and are still concerned about bicycle travel in
Town with the cyclists not following the road rules and being very
aggressive. A number of alternatives were discussed but no decision was
made.
X. Public. There were no comments from the public.
XI. Adjournment. Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein
seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 A.M. with all voting in the
affirmative.
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Deputy Town Clerk
FORM
COUNTY,
LAST NAME —FIRST NAA
Koch, Jr.
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815 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
MUNICIPAL AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
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William F.
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Gulf Stream
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WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
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This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board,
council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non - advisory bodies who are presented
with a voting conflict of interest udder Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; although
the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by law.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form
before completing the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
ELECTED OFFICERS:
A person holding elective county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures
to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special
gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
In either case, you should disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on
which you are abstaining from voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording
the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
kPPOINTED OFFICERS:
N person holding appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
nures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited froth knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the
:al gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
k person holding an appointive local office otherwise may participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must
lisclose the nature of the conflict before making an), attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether
lade by the officer or at his direction.
F YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH
'HE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN:
You should complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for
recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes.
A copy of the form should be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
The form should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict of interest.
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• You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
• You should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes
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DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
William F. Koch, Jr. hereby disclose that on
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one)
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inured to the special gain of
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my interest in the measure is as follows:
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, by whom 1 am retained.
The real estate firm, Koch Realty, sold the property to the persons
asking for development approval for this property. The developer and
owner is Mr. & Mrs. William Wietsina.
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NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985),'A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED B'''ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE Ok EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN
SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.
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