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Home My Public Portal About10/25/1989 * Organizational MeetingCOMMISSIONERS WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR., Mayor ALAN I. ARMOUR, Vice Mayor JAMES E. CROSS KATHLEEN S. WALLACE LAWRENCE E. STAHL C Present: TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Planning 6 Zoning Board and the Civic Association Mrs. Joan Orthwein Mrs. Susan Souder Charles E. Eaton Robert J. Dixson William A. Lynch William A. Mayer Sherwood Sheehan October 25, 1989 I4IIIU1114*1 Also present: Mrs. Chris Krolik Mrs. Patty Wilson Mrs. Joan Breazeale Mr. Dixson announced this meeting as called at the direction of Mrs. Wallace and at the instance of the Town Commission. It was noted that Mrs. Wallace is precluded from serving on this Committee by her C) appointment to the Town Commission. By unanimous agreement Mrs. Orthwein was selected Chairman. MAIL ADDRESS 100 SEA ROAD GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33463 TEL.: GULF STREAM (407) 2765116 Town Manager FRANKLIN E. FLANNERY Mrs. Orthwein assumed the Chair and then stated the purpose of the meeting to review and study lot size to coverage, privately owned land under water and Ordinances pertaining thereto. Mr. Dixson spoke on the history of this project as having originated with the Civic Association Beautification Committee. This Committee's concerns were brought to the attention of the Town Commission. The Commission requested said Committee submit objectives to be achieved and provide recommendations for the constituency of the Committee. The Committee VI w %L l responded to the Commission by letter of June 20, 1989 as—f-e34ewssI The first objective ofhe Committee is to review Zoning Ordinances in entirety. The secondb.ective is to provide a mechanism with respect I to demolition of buildings third objective is to preserve the„l'�� historic profile of the community a o establish the means by which tha C.� would be done. The fourth objective is— amine the setback requirements as presently contained in the Ordinances. I With these objectives/�-91nd Mrs. Wallace was authorized by the Commission w (o , Organizational Meeting October 25, 1989 page Two - Minutes to appoint`a Committee. Said Committee was so appointed. The Commission suggegtrthe entire Planning & Zoning Board join Mrs. Souder and Messrs. Dixson and Blomquist on the Committee. Discussion then ensued on the problems as recognized by the Committee as recommendations for submission to the Town Commission. Suggestions were limitation of the 3000 sq. ft. requirement, a possible inventory of lot sizes. 'The possibility of litigation over size restrictions was also discussed. Comparison was noted with the building requirements of neighboring communities and the Town of Palm Beach. It was noted that previous review of Town Ordinances placed control of restrictions at the discretion an the Planning & Zoning Board. Suggestion was made that a legal opinion should determine the definition of "hardship" as contained in an Ordinance. Suggestion was made that a study be made of the percentage of average lot coverage in order to decide what is reasonable and also to avoid over -building. It was noted that the machinery exists providing for review of ^ a{'* M- by the building official, other Town designee and the Town Planning Board. Note was taken that other communities include quality, style and content of the architectural creation in their Ordinances and that the Town Attorney drew the Ordinances for these communities. Preservation of historic houses was discussed and the establishing and designating of homes as historic and limitations on same. Mrs. Breazeale and Mrs. Wilson spoke of a document prepared by Mrs. Krolik on historic buildings and the possibility of a presentation on this subject. The Chairman suggested the first action taken by the Committee be a study of small lots - on percentage of lot coverage. Note was taken of a multi -family area that should be re -zoned, TV disks, refurbished garages used as living space and the enforcement of existing Codes. Distribution of responsibilities among Committee members was discussed. It is expected the information on small lots and under -water lots will be available by February 1st. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. 2,�Z-J Anne R. Ford Secretary l� G COMMISSIONERS WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR., Mayor ALAN I. ARMOUR, Vice Mayor JAMES E. CROSS KATHLEEN S. WALLACE LAWRENCE E. STAHL Present! TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA MAIL ADDRESS SEA ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING GULFIDSTREAM, ROADFLORIDA 33453 TEL.: GULF STREAM Planning & Zoning Board and Civic Association (407) 276-5116 Town Manager FRANKLIN E. FLANNERY October 25, 1989 MINUTES Please be advised these Minutes supersede Minutes previously,diatributed. Mrs. Joan Orthwein Mrs. Susan Souder Charles E. Eaton Robert J. Dixson William A. Lynch William A. Mayer Sherwood Sheehan Ah Rent! John Blomquist Also present: Mrs. Chris Krolik Mrs. Patty Wilson Mrs. Joan Breazeale Mr. Dixson announced this meeting as called at the direction of Mrs. Wallace and also at the instance of the Town Commission. It was noted Mrs. Wallace is precluded from serving on this Committee by her appointment to the Town Commission. By unanimous agreement Mrs. Orthwein was selected Chairman. Mrs. Orthwein assumed the Chair and stated the purpose of the meeting is to review and study lot size to coverage, privately owned land under water and Ordinances pertaining thereto. Mr. Dixson spoke on the history of this project as having originated with the Civic Association Beautification Committee. This Committee's concerns were brought to the attention of the Town Commission. The Commission requested said Committee submit objectives to be achieved and provide recommendations for the constituency of the Committee. The Committee responded to the Commission by letter of June 20, 1989, copy of which is attached. With these objectives in mind, as stated in the June 20th letter, the Commission authorized Mrs. Wallace to appoint a Committee. A Committee was so appointed. The Commission suggested the entire Planning & Zoning Board join Mrs. Souder and Messrs. Dixson and Blomquist in the deliberations of the Committee. 4" Organizational Meeting October 25, 1989 Page Two - Minutes Discussion ensued on the problems as recognized by the Committee as recommendations for submission to the Town Commission. Suggestions were: limitation of the 3000 sq. ft. requirement, and a possible inventory of lot sizes. The possibility of litigation over size restriction was also discussed. Comparison was noted with the building requirements of neighboring communities and the Town of Palm Beach. It was noted that previous review of Town Ordinances placed control of restrictions and the granting of variances with the Planning & Zoning Board. Suggestion was made that a legal opinion should determine the definition of "hardship" as contained in an Ordinance. A suggestion was made that a study be made of the percentage of average lot coverage in order to decide what is reasonable and also to avoid over -building. It was noted the machinery exists providing for the preliminary review of Site Plans, architectural treatment of building concepts and the need for variances, if any, by the building official, other Town designee and the Town Planning Board. Note was taken that other communities include quality, style and content of the architectural creation in their Ordinances and that the Town Attorney drew the Ordinances for these communities. Preservation of historic houses was discussed and the establishing and designating of homes as historic and the limitations on same. Mrs. Breazeale and Mrs. Wilson spoke of a representation prepared by Mrs. Krolik on historic buildings and a possible presentation of same. The Chair suggested the first action taken by the Committee to be a study of small lots - on percentage of lot coverage. Note was taken of a multi -family area that should be re -zoned, TV disks, refurbished garages used as living space and the enforcement of existing Codes. Distribution of responsibilities among Committee members was discussed. It is expected the information on small lots and under -water lots will be available by February first. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m. Anne R. Ford Secretary