HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/09/2007NOTICE 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 Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 8:30 A.M., and the Town
Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, December 14, 2007
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 Quinn Miklos, agent for Constance
Swift, owner of property located at 2562 Ave. Au Soleil, Gulf
Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 42 Place Au Soleil,
for the following:
SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit conforming one story additions to
an existing non - conforming structure that encroaches into the
east side setback 1 foot as provided in Section 70- 75(c)(1).
LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit one story
additions consisting of a total of 2,376 square feet to an
existing one story Gulf Stream Bermuda 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. 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
Oheard.
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.
Dated: October 31, 2007 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
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Rita L. Taylor, Town Clerk
November 2, 2007
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Joan K. Orthwein
COMMISSIONER: Muriel J. Anderson
Fred B. Devitt III
Chris D. Wheeler
REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
OTHE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FIRDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M.
IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call.
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 12, 2007.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. December 14, 2007 @ 9 A.M.
2. January 11, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
3. February 8, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
4. March 14, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
S. April 11, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
6. May 9, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by William Wietsma, as Agent for
David and Amanda Jones, the owners of property located At
2960 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 21 & Part of Lot 20 in Gulf Stream Cove
Subdivision.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #1 to allow a conforming addition
n to an existing non - conforming dwelling that encroaches
J into the south side setback 1.1 ft. as provided in
Section 70 -75 (c)(1) of the Code of Ordinances.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #2 to permit the proposed addition
to be constructed 30 ft. from the seawall as provided
in Section 70 -75 (j) (1) d. of the Code of Ordinances.
c. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a 360
sq. ft. single story addition to the south west corner
of an existing two story eclectic style dwelling.
2. An application submitted by Quinn Miklos, agent for Gerald
B. Rosenblum, owner of property located at 940 Indigo
Point, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 69
Place Au Soleil, for the following:
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit conforming one story
additions to an existing non - conforming structure that
encroaches into the west side setback 2.04 feet and
__._into the_- south (rear) setback 8.02 feet as provided in
Section 70 -75 (c)(1).
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a one
story addition and a covered entry consisting of a
total of 2,081.82 square feet to an existing non-
conforming one story Gulf Stream Bermuda Style single
family dwelling.
AGENDA CONTINUED
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. November 15, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. December 27, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. January 24, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. February 28, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. March 27, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for October 2007
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for October 2007
IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Proposals for Underground Gasoline Tank
B. Related to a previous approval @ 2929 N. Ocean Blvd.
1. Request to demolish existing structures in January 2008
C. Items by Mayor and Commissioners
X. Correspondence.
A. Resolution #07 -345; Requesting U.S. Congress appropriate
funds to bring the Herbert Hoover Dike into compliance with
current levee protection safety standards and to expedite
funding for improvements through prompt enactment of an
energy and water appropriations bill or some other
mechanism. -Town of Hypoluxo.
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
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FIRDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2007 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 the
Mayor.
III. Roll Call.
Present and William F. Koch, Jr
Participating: Joan K. Orthwein
Fred B. Devitt III
Muriel J. Anderson
Chris D. Wheeler
Also Present and William Thrasher
Participating: John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Edward Allen
William Wietsma
Quinn Miklos
Kedric Aubrey
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
P.D.Lieutenant
Agent for Jones
Agent for Rosenblum
Agent for McGraw
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 12, 2007. Commissioner
Orthwein moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded that the
minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals
re were no changes in t
'ement of agenda i
requeste
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. December 14, 2007 @ 9 A.M.
2. January 11, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
3. February 8, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
4. March 14, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
5. April 11, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
6. May 9, 2008 @ 9 A.M.
Mayor Koch announced these dates.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
Town Clerk Taylor asked if there were any ex -parte communications
to declare. Commissioner Anderson stated she had spoken to her
neighbors, Mr. & Mrs. Mulvey. Town Clerk Taylor asked that all persons
who intended to speak please stand. She administered the Oath to Mr.
Wietsma, Mr. Miklos, Mr. Aubrey, Dale Hall and Lee Wilder.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by William Wietsma, as Agent for
David and Amanda Jones, the owners of property located at
2960 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 21 & Part of Lot 20 in Gulf Stream Cove
Subdivision.
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Mr. Wietsma displayed a site plan and explained that the improvement is
a small addition to the southwest corner of the existing brick dwelling.
Inasmuch as the home was constructed many years previously, the exiting
bricks cannot be matched. He explained that a portion of the existing
brick wall will be removed and the bricks from the wall used for
O decoration on the window sills of the new smooth stucco addition. Mr.
Wietsma pointed out that the roofing material would be slate to match
the existing material, which will be possible unlike the brick, since a
new roof had been installed on the home within the past few years. In
closing, Mr. Wietsma noted that the addition is a conforming improvement
and the Special Exception for 30' rear setback is commonly applied for
and granted in the Core District.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #1 to allow a conforming addition
to an existing non - conforming dwelling that encroaches
into the south side setback 1.1 ft. as provided in
Section 70 -75 (c)(1) of the Code of Ordinances.
Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve
the Special Exception to allow a conforming addition to an existing non-
conforming dwelling that encroaches 1.1' into the south side setback,
based on a finding that the proposed addition meets the minimum intent
of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call:
Commissioner Orthwein; AYE, Commissioner Devitt; AYE, Commissioner
Anderson; AYE, Commissioner Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #2 to permit the proposed addition
to be constructed 30 ft. from the seawall as provided
in Section 70 -75 (j) (1) d. of the Code of Ordinances.
Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to approve
the Special Exception to permit the proposed addition to be constructed
30 ft. from the seawall based on a finding that the proposed addition
meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review
standards. Roll Call: Commissioner Orthwein; AYE, Commissioner Devitt;
AYE, Commissioner Anderson; AYE, Commissioner Wheeler; AYE and Mayor
Koch; AYE.
c. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a 360
sq. ft. single story addition to the south west corner
of an existing two story eclectic style dwelling.
Commissioner Orthwein seconded a motion made by Commissioner Wheeler to
approve the Level 3 Architectural Site Plan Review to permit a 360 sq.
ft. single story addition to the southwest corner of an existing two
4J story eclectic style dwelling based on a finding that the proposed
addition meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable
review standards. Roll Call: Commissioner Orthwein; AYE, Commissioner
Devitt; AYE, Commissioner Anderson; AYE, Commissioner Wheeler; AYE and
Mayor Koch; AYE.
2. An application submitted by Quinn Miklos, agent for Gerald
B. Rosenblum, owner of property located at 940 Indigo
Point, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 69
Place Au Soleil, for the following:
Mr. Miklos displayed a site plan, color rendering and photographs of the
existing property and the other properties in the neighborhood to show a
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streetscape of the area. He explained that the structure displays
architectural features of several architectural styles and the
improvements are designed to convert the structure to a Gulf Stream
Bermuda style. These improvements include a one story addition to the
existing structure and a covered entry. Mr. Miklos stated that the
O existing bay window will be reconfigured into a 45 degree and new
columns that are a part of the covered entry will be in front of the
window. He added that the existing entry is at an angle and this entry
will be elongated to eliminate the angle and face directly to the front.
He pointed out that the existing gable roof over the garage door will be
changed to a hip roof with additional detail added to the garage door
and around the windows. Mr. Miklos advised the exterior color would be
chosen from the town's color chart but would be in the green family. He
then displayed the landscape design and explained the existing material
would be removed and lush material would be installed. Mr. Miklos
stated that the addition is conforming but that the existing structure
is nonconforming in that it encroaches into the west side setback and
into the south (rear) setback thus it was necessary to apply for a
Special Exception.
Commissioner Anderson questioned the bay window on the front elevation
in that on some of the drawings it does not appear and others it is
shown. Mr. Miklos displayed the two different drawings and pointed out
that the bay window disappears behind the columns of the entry. The
floor plan shows the outline of the bay window and of the covered entry
outline but the columns do not appear.
Commissioner Anderson then questioned the location of the pool equipment
since it is currently located in the area where the new addition would
be located. Mr. Miklos pointed to an area in front of the structure and
assured it would hidden by landscape material, leaving only an opening
to service the filter.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit conforming one story
additions to an existing non - conforming structure that
encroaches into the west side setback 2.04 feet and
into the south (rear) setback 8.02 feet as provided in
Section 70 -75 (c)(1).
Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to approve
the Special Exception to permit the conforming one story additions to an
existing nonconforming structure that encroaches into the west side
setback 2.04 ft. and into the south (rear) setback 8.02 ft. as provided
in Section 70- 75(c)(1), based on a finding that the improvements meet
the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards.
Roll Call: Commissioner Orthwein; AYE, Commissioner Devitt; AYE,
Commissioner Anderson; AYE, Commissioner Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch;
AYE.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL /SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a one
story addition and a covered entry consisting of a
total of 2,081.82 square feet to an existing non-
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conforming one story Gulf Stream Bermuda style single
family dwelling.
Commissioner Wheeler moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to approve
the Level 3 Architectural /Site Plan to permit a conforming one story
addition and a covered entry, consisting of a total of 2,082 sq. ft., to
Q an existing non - conforming one story Gulf Stream Bermuda style single
family dwelling with the following conditions: 1) Prior to painting and
prior to a Certificate of Completion /Occupancy, a Gulf Stream paint
permit will be required. 2) If the proposed site plan is altered
because of the requirements of the Palm Beach County Health Department,
a revised site plan will require ARPB approval. Roll Call: Commissioner
Orthwein; AYE, Commissioner Devitt; AYE, Commissioner Anderson; AYE,
Commissioner Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
There was no report from the Town Manager.
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. November 15, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. December 27, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. January 24, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. February 28, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. March 27, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
Mayor Koch called attention to these dates. Commissioner Orthwein asked
if the ARPB was making progress with the Code Review to which the staff
replied that they are meeting until 11 A.M. at each meeting and have
finished, for the most part, with the multi - family review. They further
advised that the review will most likely extend over the next two or
three months. The Commission suggested that the Town find a way to
advise the residents that this review is in progress so they may attend
the meetings if they so desire and add input. Commissioner Orthwein
suggested that a November Newsletter be prepared and a notice of these
meetings be included. All agreed to the suggestion.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for October 2007
The Town Manager asked that the financial report be accepted as
submitted, if there were no questions. Mayor Koch noted that there are
a number of expenditures for insurance. The Town Manager explained that
this covers the first month of the fiscal year and that under the new
benefit program, the coverage is spread across a number of venders as
opposed to having all of it with the Florida League of Cities as in the
past.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to
approve the financial report as submitted and all voted AYE.
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for October 2007
Lt. Allen, in the absence of Chief Ward, asked that the report be
accepted as submitted if there were no questions and there were none.
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IX. Items for Commission Action.
A. Proposals for Underground Gasoline Tank
Town Manager Thrasher called attention to the two proposals for the
installation of a new gasoline storage tank. He explained each proposal
included the cost for an above ground tank and an underground tank. He
asked for direction as to which the Commission would prefer, noting that
the underground tank, as we presently have, will cost approximately
$10,000 more than the above ground. The Commission unanimously agreed
on the underground replacement. Mr. Thrasher explained that this would
be a double walled tank and the quoted price from Delta Petroleum is
$90,240 and from Glasgow Equipment, $168, 049. He further explained
that there is nothing wrong with the existing 4,000 gallon tank but it
is single walled and the State has mandated that these be replaced with
double walled tanks no later than December 2009.
Commissioner Wheeler asked if there is a great savings to have our own
supply rather than contracting with a service station. Mr. Thrasher
stated there is a small savings which in itself would not justify having
our own but there is a great advantage when you consider our needs in
times of emergencies such as hurricanes.
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Commissioner Devitt seconded to
authorize the installation of the underground tank and to authorize
Mayor Koch to execute the contract with the low bidder. Roll Call:
Commissioner Orthwein; AYE, Commissioner Devitt; AYE, Commissioner
Anderson AYE, Commissioner Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
B. Related to a previous approval @ 2929 N. Ocean Blvd.
1. Request to demolish existing structures in January 2008
Mr. Kedric Aubrey, representing the owners of this property and the
property at 2985 N. Ocean Blvd. next door, Mr. & Mrs. John McGraw,
explained that Mrs. McGraw wants to preserve the trees at 2929 N. Ocean
Blvd. and has had them root pruned, preparing to move them to the
property at 2985 N. Ocean Blvd. They are unable to demolish the
structures at 2929 N. Ocean Blvd. without destroying the trees. The
proposed location for the trees at 2985 is being prepared. This
involves relocating some of the driveway. He explained they will not be
ready until early January 2008 and requested that they be allowed to
demolish in early January, which is after the deadline for demolition of
December 1, 2007.
All of the Commissioners agreed that the buildings at 2929 N. Ocean
Blvd. need to be demolished as soon as possible as they are very
unsightly and are an attraction for vagrants. Commissioner Wheeler
moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to grant permission to demolish
all structures at 2929 N. Ocean Blvd. provided the demolition is
completed by January 15, 2008 and provided sod and an irrigation system
is installed immediately on this property. Roll Call: Commissioner
Orthwein; AYE, Commissioner Devitt; AYE, Commissioner Anderson; AYE,
Commissioner Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
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C. Items by Mayor and Commissioners
Mayor Koch advised he had met with Commissioner McCarty and the Mayors
of Ocean Ridge, Boynton Beach and Briny Breezes, at which the Director
from the Treasure Coast Planning was present, to discuss the possibility
of jointly preparing a plan for development acceptable to all involved
O governments from and including Gulf Stream to the Inlet. He further
advised that there would be a fee to be paid to the Treasure Coast
Planning for their assistance and this would be divided between those
involved. The Mayor stated that at such time as the County determines
how much of this fee that they will pay, the group will meet again for
further discussion. In answer to a question from Commissioner Wheeler,
the Mayor believed this would have a change of working, only if Briny
Breezes agreed to be a participant in the plan. He stated that anything
that was decided at any of the meetings would be brought back for
approval of each of the governing bodies.
X. Correspondence.
A. Resolution #07 -345; Requesting U.S. Congress appropriate
funds to bring the Herbert Hoover Dike into compliance with
current levee protection safety standards and to expedite
funding for improvements through prompt enactment of an
energy and water appropriations bill or some other
mechanism. -Town of Hypoluxo.
The Town Clerk read the resolution by title and it was made a part of
the record.
XI. Public. There was no comment from the public.
XII. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M.
Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
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