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Home My Public Portal About06/11/2004NOTICE 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 June 24, 2004 at 8:30 A.M., and the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a Public Hearing on July 16, 2004 at 9:00 A.M., both to be held in the Commission Chambers of the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, at which the following will be considered: An application submitted by John Montgomery, contract purchaser and agent for Rustem Kupi, Jr. and Kelly Kupi, owners of the property located at 3244 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 31 and part of Lot 30 in Gulf Stream Properties Subdivision for the following: 1. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY PERMIT to install additional landscape material within the corridor. 2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit additions, consisting of 1,942 SF to an existing one -story non - conforming dwelling, that encroach 1.8 feet into the north side setback. 3.LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit interior demolition and construct a one story addition, entry and garage, consisting of a total of 1,942 sq. ft., to an existing one story Colonial /Gulf Stream Bermuda style single family dwelling. 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 the meetings noticed above. The meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence. The 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 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OR THE TOWN COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS, 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. TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA Dated: June 9, 2004 L ? Rita L. Taylor,! 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 June 24, 2004 at 8:30 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a Public Hearing on July 16, 2004 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 submitted by William Wietsma Co., Inc., agents for Margaret Price, owner, and George Dragas, contract purchaser of the property located at 3210 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lots 16 & 17 Polo Cove Subdivision, for the following: 1. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear building site. 2. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a one story Bermuda style single family dwelling, consisting of 7,637.6 sq. feet, with a pool and cabana. 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 the 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. The 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 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OR THE TOWN COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS, 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. TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA Dated: June 10, 2004 T1 ti Rita L. Taylo Town Clerk June 4, 2004 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, JUNE 11, 2004 AT 9:00 A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. A(WFNnA I. Call to Order. II. Pledge of Allegiance. III. Roll Call. IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 2004. V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. VI. Announcements. A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings 1. July 16, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 2. August 13, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 3. September 10, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 4. October 8, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 5. November 12, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 6. December 10, 2004 @ 9 A.M. VII. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Shane Ames of Ames Design ( ) International, as agent for Emerald Row, LLC, the owner of the property located at 955 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, Florida which is legally described as Lot 60 and a portion of Lot 61, Place Au Soleil Subdivision. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit construction of un- enclosed covered porches that exceed the maximum FAR by 211 sq. ft. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a two -story Bermuda style single - family dwelling consisting of 7,155 sq. ft. 2. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, as Agent for Roy F. Coppedge III, the owner of property located at 2929 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as the south 120' of Lot 1, Gulf Stream Ocean Tracts Subdivision. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit additions of 413 sq. ft. to an existing partial two -story Mediterranean style non - conforming structure which encroaches 4.96' into the south side setback and a total of 5.29' into the combined side setbacks. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/ SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of a family room on the first floor and the addition of a second story balcony, a total of 413 sq. ft. to an existing partial two -story Mediterranean style dwelling, and the demolition of a 153 sq. ft. free standing sauna building. AGENDA CONTINUED Page 2 VIII. Reports. A. Town Manager 1. Preliminary Budget Discussion � B. Architectural Review & Planning Board l J 1. Meeting Dates a. June 24, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. b. July 15, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. c. September 23, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. d. October 28, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. e. November to be determined f. December 23, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. 2. Recommendations a. Dock size and placement b. Boat size and placement C. Hedge Heights d. Code change related to excessive similarity C. Finance Director 1. Financial Report for May 2004 2. Bi- monthly Water Usage D. Police Chief 1. Activity for May 2004 IX. Items for Commission Action. A. Proposed regulations for siting wireless communications towers B. Resolution ##004 -05; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AGREEING WITH MINIMUM FIRE - RESCUE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. Palm Beach County Beaches & Shores Council 1. Resolution #004 -06; RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM THAT IT IS GIVING NOTICE TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL OF ITS INTENT TO WITHDRAW MEMBERSHIP ON THE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF DECEMBER 12, 2004. 2. Letter of Withdrawal 3. Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Gulf Stream and every other Signatory Member to establish and provide for the Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council, an informal forum for exchange of information about the protection and enhancement of the Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County. D. Resolution #004 -07; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE STRONG MAYOR INITIATIVE FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. E. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. X. Correspondence. A. Resolution #91 -2004; A Resolution of the City of Boca Raton Opposing the Strong Mayor Initiative for Palm Beach County. B. Resolution #R- 10 -04; A Resolution of the Town of Palm Beach Shores Supporting Legislation Relating to Traffic Infraction Detection Devices at Intersections. 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. F.S.S. 286.0105 0 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, at a public hearing to be held on Friday, July 16, 2004, at 9:00 A.M., in the Commission Chambers of the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, will have on the agenda the adoption of the following: ORDINANCE NO. 04/1; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 66 OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO ZONING AT ARTICLE V SITE PLANS, DIVISION 1 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW- LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3, SECTION 66 -144 STANDARDS, ITEM (b)(10); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The proposed ordinance noticed here is available to the public at the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THESE MATTERS may appear before the Town Commission at the time and place aforesaid and be heard. SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING, 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. Publish: Palm Beach Post Date: July 3, 2004 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA Ri a L. Taylor, Town Clerk s b t c o `> o� > c E o E m y 7 oy a C •y O t•�'i' d yG4 a b R C•�'O w L' o o y o CO C O= L� W U C t, td t•J tN. U C 4� p aai�E?d� o�E��Am o�my2.E �U to cNP. y.� d N O O. c h a� ' 03 a 3 W >R7 40.1 u4', 1.o a)i< (_N = ° E'oovowGr 0E Qw W c . is �v o s p- o y O o�ac� t y� ur O.VO "y.�7 r p,OC O> ?� O y y3 .= a° o a� o ESC* R wE O xC��crPhw.= au a d =�y��y °cEG ay"i W ca qpp > `d W a u n. ° =EEmm v tl 7 > C N ❑ O 5, b V �] b0 �' r: o G.�. �P. �C,c mw ¢�F °>T v O a1 N w GLb o C d C O C. N u 0 °� 3 ti °� p.E v O o E O � N o � y= prom we a�icUE [d-1 O N, 7 p 7 O O 7 y O 2 2 O v�UW wrn rB asU acdU m 044 co 0 b C y 7 0 3 v a O z s z_ c Y U u = z. o is iGl•a � amt �p•�� JQF T C MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 11, A.M., IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. THE TOWN 2004 AT 9:00 ROAD, GULF Mayor Koch called the meeting to order at 9 A.M. II. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Koch declared a moment of silence for former President Ronald C} Reagan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Mayor. III. Roll Call. Present and William F. Koch, Jr. Participating: Joan K. Orthwein Fred B. Devitt III William A. Lynch Robert W. Hopkins II Also Present and William Thrasher Participating: John Randolph Garrett Ward Rita Taylor Hassan Tajalli John Carleen Digby Bridges IV. Minutes Commiss the minutes be of the Mayor Vice Mayor Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Town Manager Town Attorney Police Chief Town Clerk Agent for Emerald Row Urban Design Studio Agent for Coppedge of Mav 14, 2004. oner Lynch moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded that approved as circulated and all voted AYE. V. Additions, withdrawals, d Town Manager Thrasher req after Item VI, and Item VIII.A.1 objections. of sted that Item VIII.B.2 be heard after Item IX. VI. Announcements. A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings 1. July 16, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 2. August 13, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 3. September 10, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 4. October 8, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 5. November 12, 2004 @ 9 A.M. 6. December 10, 2004 @ 9 A.M. �1 Mayor Koch announced these dates. ends. items. be heard There were no Town Clerk Taylor asked that all persons who intended to speak please stand to take the Oath. The Clerk administered the Oath to Mr. Tajalli, Mr. Bridges and Mr. Carleen. Mayor Koch asked if there were any exparte communications to declare. Mrs. Orthwein disclosed that she spoke with Mr. Kent and Mr. Devitt stated that he spoke with Mr. Kent, Mr. & Mrs. Jones and Mr. Schultz. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 2 Town Commission June 11, 2004 VIII.B.2. Recommendations Mr. Carleen recommended that small boats, 60' or less, use the fixed view shed clear zone. This is established by extending an imaginary line, 45 degrees from the intersection of the side and rear setback outward, toward the adjacent property and into the waterway, and another line from the adjacent side and rear lot setback lines inter- section, 45 degrees in the opposite direction. No docks, boatlifts or watercraft of any type shall be installed within this area. Large boats, greater than 601, shall reside in the middle half of the water frontage. Boats on docks with water frontage 70' or less may park perpendicular to the seawall provided they do not exceed the 25' dolphin control line and a minimum 10' setback from each side property line. Multiple boats shall reside in the middle half of lot water frontage if the combined length exceeds 601. With regard to dock area lighting, Mr. Carleen recommended light fixtures be installed in a manner that provides safe pedestrian circulation using low voltage lightning with a maximum of 50 watts, mounted no higher than 3' above the dock with a minimum spacing of 12' on center. The fixtures must project downward as not to allow any light spillage onto adjacent properties. He recommended that no light fixtures be mounted to the seawall. Mr. Carleen recommended that hedges, fences, walls, trees or any obstruction located in the building setback within 15' of the seawall (measured from the landward edge of the seawall cap) shall be no more than 4' tall. Mr. Carleen stated that the ARPB agreed with the recommendations to revise the Design Manual to remove the "discouraged" language on hedges and keep the "prohibited" language on walls and fences. The ARPB did not agree with Urban Design recommendation on the hedge height. However, the ARPB agreed that walls and fences shall not exceed 41. The ARPB recommended removing the height restriction from hedges in single family residential districts. Mrs. Taylor reminded that in the manual, hedges higher than 4 feet I located between the minor accessory setback line and the water are discouraged, while in all other districts they are prohibited. Mr. Carleen stated that the ARPB felt that the fixed clear zones would be difficult calculate and enforce. The ARPB recommendation is that the length of a boat would not be permitted to exceed the length of the dock and not be permitted to extend more than 25' from the seawall. Docks would not be permitted to extend past the side building setback lines. On eight identified corner lots, one boat would be permitted to dock perpendicular to the seawall, 10 feet from the building side property line as extended, provided it does not extend more than 25' from the seawall. 0 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 3 Town Commission June 11, 2004 Mr. Kent commented that there are three coves in town that are problematic with docking and waking. He added that smaller boats are lower and are less likely to affect the view. Mr. Kent suggested that pie shaped lots with one angled lot line and one perpendicular lot line be measured from the intersection of the angled side lot line and the rear property line by extending a line to the corner intersection of the 25' maximum dolphin setback line. With lots centered on the canal terminus, he suggested the side property lines be extended to intersect with the 25' dolphin setback line and that the side setback line be established by taking the measurement from those extended lines. Mr. Kent further suggested that minimum setback lines be established based on water frontage of the property as follows: 5' for properties with less than 50' frontage; from 5' to 15' proportionate to seawall length, for properties with frontage of between 50' to 1001; 15' or 15 percent for properties with frontage greater than 100' Mr. Jones, a resident, commented that at the end of the canal, the depth is very shallow. He pointed out that wake from the boats in the intracoastal is very heavy and is damaging to boats when docked parallel. Commissioner Devitt stated that more study is make a decision. He suggested that zoning in these issued are resolved. a. Dock size and placement b. Boat size and placement C. Hedge Heights needed before he could progress be declared until Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to declare zoning in progress for dock and boat size, placement and hedge height. There were no objections. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. Attorney Randolph reminded that his draft ordinance to the Commission on "excessively dissimilar" was objectionable as they felt it could be construed as not permitting two story homes. Mr. Randolph stated that at the time, he prepared a new ordinance to remove the objectionable paragraph. It was decided that the existing language in the code was Just as effective as the new proposed ordinance. However, the attorney suggested that to add, "shall not be excessively similar" may be of benefit in the review process and he asked for direction from the Commission. He added that the ARPB recommended that the proposed ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Devitt suggested to add "within 250 feet" to the proposed "shall not be excessively similar" language. There were no objections. d. Code change related to excessive similarity Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded to approve the amended Ordinance No. 04/1 on first reading. There were no Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission Page 4 June 11, 2004 objections. 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 i 1. An application submitted by Shane Ames of Ames Design International, as agent for Emerald Row, LLC, the owner of the property located at 955 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, Florida which is legally described as Lot 60 and a portion of Lot 61, Place Au Soleil Subdivision. Mr. Tajalli displayed color renderings of the proposed structure and explained that this is a 7,155 sq. ft two -story Bermuda style home with the living quarters on the first floor and the sleeping quarters on the second floor. He stated that the ARPB recommended that the entire structure be lowered by 2' and the first floor eave be lowered from 12, to 1018 ". Mr. Tajalli stated that he took the recommendations of the ARPB and he added that the garage roofline has also been extended across the blank wall on the left elevation. Mayor Koch asked if there were any comments. The Commissioners complimented the design. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit construction of un- enclosed covered porches that exceed the maximum FAR by 211 sq. ft. Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded to approve the Special Exception to exceed Floor Area Ratio by 211 sq. ft. with the condition that prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion the owner shall record a deed restriction requiring that 633 sq. ft. of open covered unenclosed porches shall forever remain unenclosed as long as the structure exists. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a two -story Bermuda style single - family dwelling consisting of 7,155 sq. ft. Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to approve the Level III Architectural /Site Plan based on a finding that the _ proposed construction of a two -story Bermuda style single family dwelling consisting of 7,155 sq. ft. meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1) The chain link fence shall be screened on the outside. 2) Gulf Stream Removal Agreement and Driveway permit shall be executed prior to issuance of permit. 3) 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, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. 2. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, as Agent for Roy F. Coppedge III, the owner of property located at 2929 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission Page 5 June 11, 2004 legally described as the south 120' of Lot 1, Gulf Stream Ocean Tracts Subdivision. Mr. Bridges displayed renderings and a site plan of the proposed renovation and explained that the additions include a family room on the first floor and the addition of a second story balcony, all keeping in {�J character with the original house. Mr. Bridges added that the existing free standing sauna building would be demolished. Mayor Koch asked if there were any comments. Town Manager Thrasher stated that the ARPB unanimously recommended approval. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit additions of 413 sq. ft. to an existing partial two -story Mediterranean style non - conforming structure which encroaches 4.96' into the south side setback and a total of 5.29' into the combined side setbacks. Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve the Special Exception to permit construction of additions totaling 413 sq. ft to an existing two -story Mediterranean style single - family dwelling with an existing side setback which encroaches 4.96' into the south side setback and encroaches 5.29' into the combined side setback. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/ SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of a family room on the first floor and the addition of a second story balcony, a total of 413 sq. ft. to an existing partial two -story Mediterranean style dwelling, and the demolition of a 153 sq. ft. free standing sauna building. Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve the Level III Architectural /Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed 413 sq. ft. additions to an existing one -story Mediterranean style dwelling and demolition of a 153 sq. ft. sauna building 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. VIII. Reports. A. Town Manager �) 1. Preliminary Budget Discussion This Item will be heard after Item IX.D B. Architectural Review & Planning Board 1. Meeting Dates a. June 24, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. b. July 15, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. c. September 23, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. d. October 28, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. e. November to be determined f. December 23, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. Mayor Koch announced these dates. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 6 Town Commission June 11, 2004 2. Recommendations a. Dock size and placement b. Boat size and placement c. Hedge Heights d. Code change related to excessive similarity �.) These items were heard earlier. C. Finance Director 1. Financial Report for May 2004 Mr. Thrasher asked that the report be accepted as submitted, if there were no questions and there were none. Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Lynch seconded to approve the Financial Report. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. 1. Bi- monthly Water Usage This item was made a part of the official record. D. Police Chief 1. Activity for May 2004 Chief Ward asked that the report be accepted as submitted, if there were no questions. He added that effective June 18t, a new officer William Kluth was sworn in, giving the police department a full staff. IX. Items for Commission Action. A. Proposed regulations for siting wireless communications towers Town Clerk Taylor reminded that several months ago Attorney Randolph created a proposed ordinance to cover placement of wireless communications towers. Since then, additional language has been deleted and /or replaced that would best meet the needs of the Town. Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to approve and authorize the Town Attorney to prepare the regulations for siting wireless communications towers in ordinance form. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. B. Resolution #004 -05; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AGREEING WITH MINIMUM FIRE- RESCUE LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 004 -05 by title. There were no objections. Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to adopt Resolution No. 004 -05. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. C. Palm Beach County Beaches & Shores Council 1. Resolution #004 -06; RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM THAT IT IS GIVING NOTICE TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL OF ITS INTENT TO WITHDRAW MEMBERSHIP ON THE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF DECEMBER 12, 2004. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 7 Town Commission June 11, 2004 Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 004 -06 by title and explained that Palm Beach County Beaches and Shores Council voted to disband in that their responsibilities were greatly reduced. They decided to reorganize under the name of Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council that will be �i structured to fit their purpose. Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to adopt Resolution No. 004 -06. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. 1. Letter of Withdrawal Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to authorize Mayor Koch to sign the letter of withdrawal. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. 2. Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Gulf Stream and every other Signatory Member to establish and provide for the Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council, an informal forum for exchange of information about the protection and enhancement of the Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County. Commissioner Devitt moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to enter in to an Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Gulf Stream and every other Signatory Member to establish and provide for the Palm Beach Countywide Coastal Council. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. C. Resolution #004 -07; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE STRONG MAYOR INITIATIVE FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Clerk Taylor read Resolution No. 004 -05 by title. There were no objections. Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to adopt Resolution No. 004 -07. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. Attorney Randolph presented a draft interlocal annexation agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and The Town of Gulf Stream for the Commissioners authorization. ' Commissioner Lynch moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to authorize Attorney Randolph to forward the proposed agreement to Boynton's City Manager. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. A. Town Manager 1. Preliminary Budget Discussion Town Manager Thrasher explained that the taxable value is an estimate; a more accurate value is due July 1. He explained that the proposed general fund budget estimates the rolled -back millage rate of 3.3126, which is lower than last years rolled -back rate of 3.6377. The proposed salaries are placed in the middle of a range established from the G I Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission Page 8 June 11, 2004 collected data from the Town's personnel consultant. The proposed capital expenditures are $52,000, less than the previous year, and the contingency amount is $0. The Town Manager stated the overall increase in the budget is .13 of 1 percent. The Town Manager is proposing a 5.0% water rate increase in the utility fund. He explained that there have been conflicts in billing between Delray Beach Water Department and the Town. He advised that the source of the water loss has not been found but believes it to be in the Delray meter. If that can be solved, it may not be necessary for this much increase. Mr. Thrasher advised that future budget considerations include burying gasoline tanks, which are required to be removed by 12/31/09 at a cost of $100,000 + / -, and maintenance building renovations /expansion, as the present facility is showing signs of age. Also, available storage /workable space requirements are strained. The estimated cost of the renovation is yet to be determined. The private sewer and public water force mains are approaching removal and replacement considerations. Although the Town is not responsible for the private sewer system, the impact of a deterioration of the system could influence the Town's financial position. Mr. Thrasher reported Metropolitan Planning the MPO's position on per week to obtain mo Cities on how best to Stream. that he attended a meeting sponsored by the Organization. The Town Manager did not agree with the proposed 5' bike lanes. He requested 4 hours =e information from Palm Beach County League of deal with outside governmental influence on Gulf Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Hopkins seconded to authorize 4 hours per week to obtain more information. Roll Call: Comm. Devitt; AYE, Comm. Lynch; AYE, Comm. Hopkins; AYE, Comm. Orthwein; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. C. Items by Mayor and Commissioners. There were none. X. Correspondence. A. Resolution #91 -2004; A Resolution of the City of Boca Raton Opposing the Strong Mayor Initiative for Palm Beach County. B. Resolution #R- 10 -04; A Resolution of the Town of Palm Beach Shores Supporting Legislation Relating to Traffic Infraction Detection Devices at Intersections. These items were made a part of the official record. XI. Public. There were none. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission Page 9 June 11, 2004 Commissioner Lynch expressed the desire to revisit the matter of regulating hedge heights in the setback from the seawalls. He pointed out that the canals in Place Au Soleil are more narrow than those in other areas of the town and hedges next to the seawalls have a greater impact on the view from neighboring properties. Commissioner Orthwein remarked that perhaps there should be different provisions for areas with narrow canals. Commissioner Devitt and Commissioner Lynch questioned why there should be a difference in height restrictions between walls /fences and the hedges in the setback area adjacent to the seawall. Mayor Koch pointed out that nothing has been adopted in this regard. It was also noted that "zoning in progress" has been declared on this matter and others, and that additional consideration and discussion will follow in subsequent meetings. XII. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 11:40 A.M. with all voting in the affirmative. Yvon E. Eckert, CMC Depu Town Clerk