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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 , % k 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 C G 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission page 2 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 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission page 3 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- Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission page 4 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission page 5 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Town Commission page 6 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 0