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Home My Public Portal About11/02/1983There Y 1 be a Meeting of the '0n ' 4 or THE TOWN OF GULP STREAM, FLORIDA AT THE TOWN HALL > �4 a 19P,at 9 A.M. Deputy Town Clerk. TOWN OF GULF STREAM C- PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMISSIONERS MAIL ADDRESS 248 SEA ROAD William F. Koch, Jr., Mayor GULF STREAM, FLORIDA Joel Hunter, Vice Mayor 37444 Alen I. Armour TEL.: GULF STREAM Robert J. Dlaeon 2785118 Brian Pfelller Town Manager WILLIAM E. GWYNN PLANNING BOARD MEETING Deputy Town Clerk BARBARA GWYNN November 2, 1983 Chief of Ponce JAMES GREER Present: William Mayer, Chairman Thomas 0. Boucher Thomas Brandt Charles Eaton Lawrence Stahl The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. and roll call was taken. The following matters were considered: Staley - 2435 North Ocean Boulevard. Introduction of new owners and discussion of development concept. The representative for the owner appeared and submitted conceptual plans and photographs of similar designs used elsewhere. He indicated that a single family design structure comprising six to seven dwelling units would Cbe built on the site. The Board stated they would favor the single family design and would work with the developer when plans are submitted for review. No Board action was required at this time. Pugliese - 1511 North Ocean Boulevard. Site plan review - Guest house addition. Plans and elevations, showing uniformity with existing roof line, building line, and structural design were submitted for review and action. After a brief dis- cussion the Board unanimously voted to recommend that the Town Commission approve the request as submitted. O'Boyle - 19 North Hidden Harbour Drive. Preliminary Site Plan Review. Prelim- inary plans were submitted to the Board for their review and comment. After considerable discussion it was determined that the plans as submitted did not meet required front and side yard setback requirements. No action was necessary at this time, however, the Board indicated that they would not look favorably upon the request and suggested that the applicant redesign the proposal prior to submittal of the plans for formal site plan review. Rigby - 588 Banyan Road. Request for hedge extension. Mr. Rigby was present to discuss his request to extend an existing hedge along his north property line. After considerable discussion it was determined that the proposed extension would further encroach upon public right -of -way and would reduce his driveway entrance width to twelve (12') feet. The Board voted to recommend approval of the request contingent upon a favorable response from the fire department with regard to the access width, and upon the Town Commission's favorable action regarding the sale to Mr. Rigby of that portion of the existing right -of -way which has been incorporated into his overall site and lot design and is currently being utilized by him as parking and driveway. Planning Board Meeting November 2, 1983 Page 2 Comprehensive Plan and Evaluation and Appraisal Report Update Mr. Caputo, Town Management Assistant and Planning Consultant reported to the Board the current status of Evaluation and Appraisal Report and Comprehensive Plan update. He indicated that he had met with officials of the State Depart- ment of Community Affairs for a preliminary response on the format and content of the work done thusfar. The State has questions regarding the Recreation, Housing, Coastal Zone Management, and Fiscal Sections of the report. Mr. Caputo informed the board that work is progressing toward the resolution of these issues. There being no further business to come before the Planning Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 A.M. Eugerg A. Caputo Administrative Assistant. QI� L. L. Spano, Director November 7, 1983 Town of Gulfstream 246 Sea Road Gulfstream, Florida The Town Of Ocean Ridge Department of Public Safety Emergency 911 Business 732 -8331 6450 N. Ocean Blvd. Ocean Ridge, Fl 33435 Attn: Barbara Gwynn, Town Clerk Dear Mrs. Gwynn: At your request, I have reviewed the drawing of proposed improvements at the end of Banyan Road and have made an on -site evaluation of the property owners request to restrict the access to a portion of the town's existing cul -de -sac. While the design that is proposed is very pleasing from the standpoint of aesthetics, there are other considerations which may have greater merit. First of all, the private circular driveway should not be considered for turning purposes for several reasons. A fire vehicle, garbage truck, some ambulances and any trucks of the larger variety could not use the driveway due to trees and shrubs that are too low to pass under and too close to the pavement on both sides of the narrow driveway. The circle is also too tight to negotiate without leaving the pavement or having to seesaw back and forth. In addition, the very heavy vehicles such as the fire trucks and garbage trucks would very likely damage the surface which could lead to claims against those owning and /or operating the vehicles. Also worth mentioning is the fact that there is no assurance that the private drive would always be unobstructed. It is the property owners right to use his own driveway which goes without saying. Next, current planning guidelines discourage dead -end streets but recommend that when they are necessary, a cul -de -sac with a minimum radius of 40 feet be provided. While we all realize that it is impossible to increase existing cul -de -sacs to conform in all instances, it does not seem reasonable to make existing facilities even less conforming. Guidelines are formulated by professionals who consider the health and welfare of the public and the adjacent property owners as well as the resulting effect on property values. This brings forth another consideration. November 7, 1983 Town of Gulfstream Page 2 There are 10 dwellings served by this dead -end portion of Banyan Road and there is a nearly right -angle turn at approximately the half way point in the road. To restrict turning at the end of the street would have an impact on all of those residences since those providing services or making deliveries to all of them should have the benefit of a safe turning area on public property and not be required to endanger the safety of others, or themselves, by being forced to back out of the dead -end street with a right - angle, blind turn or having to use the private property of others to turn on. While I was at the site, the garbage truck was servicing the street and had to back all of the way to the right -angle turn, at which point the vehicle backed into a private driveway in order to be in a position to move out of the street in a forward motion. Also while at the site I observed vehicles are permitted to park at the edge of the pavement in the existing cul -de -sac which tends to narrow the turning radius. My recommendation is that the Town not permit any further infringement of the right -of -way and that the existing encroachment of plantings on the east side be removed (with the exception of the Banyan Tree). This would enlarge the area to near it's original size and somewhat compensate for space utilized by vehicles that may be parked along the edge of the pavement. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call. Very truly yours, Lu;. d • Qn+A Louis L. Span Director LLS:r