HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/14/2007December 7, 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
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M.
` J IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA.
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I. Call to Order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call.
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 9, 2007.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. 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.
B. Mayor's Proclamation
1. Proclaiming March 11, 2008 ELECTION DAY
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Quinn Miklos as Agent for
Constance Swift, owner of the property located at 2562
Avenue Au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 42 Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
a. 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).
b. 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.
VIII. Reports.
A. Town Manager
1. Recommendation to transfer funds to SBA
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. December 27, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. January 24, 2008 @ 8 :30 A.M.
c. February 28, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. March 27, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. April 24, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. May 22, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report
2. Water Usage as of November 30, 2007
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for November 2007
AGENDA CONTINUED
IX. Correspondence.
A. No. 64- 09 -07; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA TO SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 1363 ENTITLED
"ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, "WHICH RENAMES AND AMENDS THE
"CRIMINAL STREET GANG PREVENTION ACT OF 199G-AS THE
"ORGANIZED CRIME GROUP PREVENTION ACT OF 2007;" URGING THE
O SUPPORT OF FLORIDA GOVERNOR CRIST, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE MAYOR OF EACH MUNICIPALITY IN
PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE FORWARDED
TO FLORIDA GOVERNOR CRIST, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE MAYOR OF EACH MUNICIPALITY IN
PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES AND EACH MEMBER OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
X. Items for Commission Action.
A. Items by Mayor and Commissioners
B. Police & Fire Communications Agreement -City of Delray Beach
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
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 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
Garrett Ward
Quinn Miklos
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Police Chief
Agent for Swift
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 9, 2007.
Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded
that the minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
V
Additions, withdrawals
There were no chanaes
deferrals
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. 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.
of agenda items.
B. Mayor's Proclamation
1. Proclaiming March 11, 2008 ELECTION DAY
Town Clerk Taylor read the Mayor's proclamation in its entirety,
Oproclaiming March 11, 2008, Election Day in the Town of Gulf Stream.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
Town Clerk Taylor asked if there were any ex -parte communications to
declare and there were none. She administered the Oath to Mr. Miklos.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Quinn Miklos as Agent for
Constance Swift, owner of the property located at 2562
Avenue Au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 42 Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
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Town Commission
December 14, 2007
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Mr. Miklos displayed an aerial scape, photographs of surrounding homes
and a rendering of the proposed improvements. He explained that the
improvements include a one story addition to an existing one story Gulf
Stream Bermuda style dwelling. Mr. Miklos stated that the roof line,
quoins and windows would match the existing. The landscaping would
Qextend around the perimeter of the addition. A special exception is
being requested to permit additions to an existing non - conforming
structure that encroaches 1 ft. into the east side setback.
Commissioner Anderson asked if there would be a problem with the
drainage.
Mr. Miklos explained that the drain field has to be redone and a civil
engineer would be submitting drawings for the drainage plan. However,
he does not foresee any problems with the drainage.
There were no comments from Staff.
a. 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).
Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Wheeler seconded to approve
the Special Exception to permit conforming one story additions to an
existing non - conforming structure that encroaches into the east side
setback 1 ft. as provided in Section 70 -75 (c) (1). 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 one
story additions consisting of a total of 2,376 square
feet to an existing one story Gulf Stream Bermuda
single family dwelling.
Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Wheeler seconded to approve
the Level III Architectural /Site Plan based on a finding that the
proposed one story addition consisting of a total of 2,376 sq. ft. to an
existing one story Gulf Stream Bermuda single family dwelling meets the
minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with
the following conditions: 1)Prior to painting and prior to issuance of
a Certificate of Completion, a Gulf Stream paint permit will be
Orequired. 2) If the proposed site plan is altered because of the
requirements of the 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
Mr. Thrasher thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity to work in
the Town and wished them happy holidays on behalf of the staff.
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1. Recommendation to transfer funds to SBA
The Town Manager explained that currently there is $9600 left in the SBA
account and just over $2,000,000 in the operating account at Mercantile
Bank earning an interest rate of 4.75 percent. Mr. Thrasher stated
that he believes the SBA is a safe investment and asked for direction as
to whether the Commission wants the funds in the operating account
transferred back to the SBA or remain at Mercantile Bank.
Mayor Koch stated that he was not in favor of transferring the funds
back to the SBA as the future of the SBA is unsure. The Commissioners
were in agreement.
B. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. December 27, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. January 24, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. February 28, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. March 27, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. April 24, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. May 22, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
Mayor Koch announced these dates.
C. Finance Director
1. Financial Report
Mr. Thrasher asked that the financial report be accepted as submitted,
if there were no questions and there were none.
Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to
approve the financial report. Roll Call: Commissioner Orthwein; AYE,
Commissioner Devitt; AYE, Commissioner Anderson; AYE, Commissioner
Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
2. Water Usage as of November 30, 2007
This item was made a part of the official record.
Commissioner Devitt asked if the recent break in the water line was in
the new system.
Mr. Thrasher advised that the break
is not the town's responsibility for
D. Police Chief
1. Activity for November
Chief Ward asked that the report be
no questions and there were none.
was in the old system; however, it
the repairs, it is the landscaper.
2007
accepted as submitted, if there were
IX. Correspondence.
A. No. 64- 09 -07; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA TO SUPPORT HOUSE BILL 1363 ENTITLED
"ORGANIZED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, "WHICH RENAMES AND AMENDS THE
"CRIMINAL STREET GANG PREVENTION ACT OF 1996 "AS THE
"ORGANIZED CRIME GROUP PREVENTION ACT OF 2007;" URGING THE
SUPPORT OF FLORIDA GOVERNOR CRIST, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE MAYOR OF EACH MUNICIPALITY IN
Regular Meeting & Public Hearing December 14, 2007
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE FORWARDED
TO FLORIDA GOVERNOR CRIST, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE MAYOR OF EACH MUNICIPALITY IN
PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE LEADERSHIP OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES AND EACH MEMBER OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Town Clerk explained that the resolution is requesting support of
House Bill 1363 to change name of the Crime Prevention Act that was
formed in 1996. She added that the town has already adopted a similar
resolution.
Chief Ward explained that by amending the name, it would allow for more
grant money from the State and also make it possible to seek Federal
charges against the criminals.
X. Items for Commission Action.
A. Items by Mayor and Commissioners
Commissioner Orthwein mentioned that she has been getting a lot of
comments regarding the dark window frames on the house at 3232 Polo
Drive.
The Town Clerk explained that the architect appeared before the ARPB at
their last meeting with a revised rendition of what was previously
approved. The rendition shows the addition of eyebrows and dark window
frames. The ARPB found that the window frames and shutters are not in
character with the neighborhood and suggested the window frames be
painted white.
Mr. Thrasher advised that he administratively approved the eyebrows and
the architect agreed to paint the window frames white. He added that
there were some concerns that the windows are too dark. However the
architect assured him that the windows are the same that he has used on
all the homes he has designed in Gulf Stream.
Commissioner Devitt asked how the ARPB is coming along with the code
Oreview and if there has been any interest from the public on any of the
items.
The Town Manager stated that a couple residents are interested in the
dock review and they were told approximately when the review would be.
He advised that a roofing contractor would be making a presentation at
the next ARPB meeting and results should come before the Town Commission
by February 2008.
B. Police & Fire Communications Agreement -City of Delray Beach
The Town Clerk explained that the Police & Fire Communications Agreement
with the City of Delray Beach expired September 30, 2007, and Delray has
renewed the agreement and it appears that the fees are the same. The
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Town Attorney has reviewed the document and found a typo on page one and
he approved the document for legal sufficiency.
Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Orthwein seconded to
approve the Police & Fire Communications Agreement with the City of
Q Delray Beach with the correction on page one. Roll Call: Commissioner
Orthwein; AYE, Commissioner Devitt; AYE, Commissioner Anderson; AYE,
Commissioner Wheeler; AYE and Mayor Koch; AYE.
XI. Public. There were no comments from the public.
XII. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 9:20 A.M.
nne Eckert, CMC
D uty Town Clerk