HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/09/1990 * Joint Workshop: Town Commission & ARPB MeetingMay 4, 1990
MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr.
VICE MAYOR: Alan I. Armour
COMMISSIONER: James E. Cross
Lawrence E. Stahl
Kathleen S. Wallace
PLANNING BOARD: William Mayer, Chairman
Q Charles Eaton, Vice Chairman
William Lynch
Joan Orthwein
Sherwood Sheehan
JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA TO BE HELD AT 9:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY,
MAY 9, 1990 IN THE TOWN HALL OF GULF STREAM, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA.
ACENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Reports
A. Historic Preservation -John Johnson
B. Architectural Review -John Breazeale
III. Public
IV. Adjournment
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OR THE PLANNING BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED
AT A WORKSHOP 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. 286.0105, F.S.S.
JOINT WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 9,
1990 at 9:00 A.M.
II.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Mayor Koch.
Roll Call
Present: William F. Koch, Jr.
Mayor
Alan I. Armour
Vice Mayor
James E. Cross
Commissioner
Lawrence E. Stahl
Commissioner
Kathleen S. Wallace
Commissioner
William Lynch
Board Member,
Planning Board
Joan Orthwein
Board Member,
Planning Board
Sherwood Sheehan
Board Member,
Planning Board
Also Present: John Randolph
Richard Brandt
John Johnson
John Breazeale
Christine Krolik
Phyllis Evans
Barbara Stenson
Reports
A. Historic Preservation - John Johnson
Town Attorney
Code Enforcement Officer
Director of Palm Beach County
Preservation Board
Task Force Member
Task Force Member
Task Force Member
Task Force Member
Inasmuch as Mr. Johnson had not yet arrived, Mayor Koch advised that item B.
would be heard.
B. Architectural Review - John Breazeale
Mr. Breazeale, representing the Task Force in the matter of a proposed
Community Appearance Board, distributed an updated draft of Criteria and
Procedures for a Community Appearance Board. He praised the Commissioners
for past efforts that molded Gulf Stream in the fine community that now existe
He stated that he and others felt that times are rapidly changing and it
would be very difficult for the Commission to maintain the character of
the town without additional "tools" to do so. The task force felt a
Community Appearance Board would certainly aid in this endeavor, he said.
He then read the preamble.
Mr. Breazeale reviewed each section of the draft. Regarding the composition
of the Community Appearance Board, he believed that either the Planning
Board members or the Town Commissioners could act as the Community Appearance
Board provided that an architect was added as a regular member and two
alternate members were appointed.
Mayor Koch believed that Community Appearance Boards were for larger cities,
however, added that there is always room for improvement and it is important
that any changes result in what is best for everyone, and that everyones
rights are protected.
Commissioner Wallace viewed the proposed Board to be a negotiating tool.
Mr. Breazeale basically agreed.
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Commissioner Cross questioned how the Architectural Review Board has
worked out in Manalapan to which Attorney Randolph replied that it is a
very strict body, even requiring a scale model.
Mr. Lynch questioned what the cost would be to have an architect and
attorney on the board and was advised that architects do ndt charge for these
meetings and it might not be necessary to have an attorney at every meeting
although larger cities do have one at all times.
Commissioner Stahl questioned if the Task Force had considered upgrading
the Zoning Code rather than creating a new document. Mr. Breazeale and
Attorney Randolph agreed that this was subjective for the most part but
some of it could be inserted. Commissioner Stahl suggested that the Task
Force include this review as duties of the Planning Board and provide for an
Architect as an additional member.
Mr. Bridges from the audience suggested that perhaps consideration should
be given to changing the name of the Planning Board to Architectural Review
and Site Plan Review Board.
The Commission asked if the Task Force would review the existing Zoning
Code and make an effort to work their proposals into it as much as possible,
including the review as duties of the Planning Board.
Mayor Koch called a brief recess.
On reconvening the meeting at 10 A.M., Mayor Koch announced that item A.,
Historic Preservation, would now be addressed.
Christine Krolik was recognized and advised that Phyllis Evans would be
reporting on the activities of the Task Force and that Barbara Stenson
would then introduce Mr. Johnson who would review the proposed Landmark
Preservation Ordinance. Mrs. Krolik then displayed a large picture of
Hillsboro Mile and expressed the hope that something similar did not happen
to Gulf Stream.
Phyllis Evans, in making her report on the activities of the Task Force,
advised they had all learned a lot and much interest in Landmark Protection
had been generated in the Town. She stated that the Task Force began by
studying the Town's Comprehensive Plan. They next obtained existing Land-
mark Protection ordinances and spoke with numerous individuals in other
cities and towns who have experience with Landmark Preservation. She went
on to advise that the Task Force has prepared a proposed ordinance to fit
Gulf Stream and be specific. Mrs. Evans reported that the Task Force was
recommending that a Landmark Council be created to inform those property
owners of Landmark Property of the designation and to assist them in
planning renovations.
Barbara Stenson introduced John Johnson, Director of the Palm Beach County
Preservation Board, enumerating his qualifications and achievements, who
would be reviewing the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Johnson began by stating that between 30 and 50 buildings/sites would be
50 years old and might be eligible to be declared historic. He further
stated that, if there were several of such together, a historical district
could be declared and once declared, any construction must be reviewed and
a Certificate of Appropriateness obtained. The hearing process helps
determine if a Landmark Designation should be given, he said.
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Attorney Randolph reminded that anything worthy can be Landmarked even if
it is not 50 years old and that the pine trees can be designated.
Mr. Sheehan asked where the conflict between the owner and the board would
surface and Mr. Johnson stated that it is basically at the request for
demolition.
Several members of the Commission and Planning Board spoke in favor of a
voluntary designation provision but Mrs. Krolik advised that the Task Force
does not recommend voluntary participation.
Commissioner Armour was concerned that a higher entity might supercede
the Town designating Landmarks but Mr. Johnson did not feel this would
happen.
Commissioner Stahl questioned what the role of the Commission would be and
was advised by Attorney Randolph that they would ratify or not the recom-
mendations of the Landmark Commission and hear appeals of denials of
Certificates of Appropriates.
Commissioner Wallace observed that the Task Force has reached to experts
for information and have done a great deal toward becoming educated in
Landmark Preservation.
Mr. Sherwood Sheehan asked what the advantages and disadvantages of Land -
marking were to the owner to which Mr. Johnson replied that the advantages
were pride and having a pool of experts to help with architectural planning
and the disadvantage was being restricted on what would be permitted in the
area of improvements or demolition.
Attorney Randolph, when asked for his remarks, felt the proposed ordinance
was good with only a couple of things to be cleared up. He said the
Commission needed to decide if Landmark Preservation is a good thing, and
if so, then get the owners of the property in to educate them on it. He
said this should be done through a noticed public hearing.
Several types of communications to residents were discussed and it was
determined that the decision would be made at a later time. The Task Force
indicated they would prepare some material for Commission review.
Commissioner Armour suggested setting a target date for adoption, however,
it was determined that the process must be moved forward with all due dispatc
to which he was agreeable. Attorney Randolph was directed to move ahead
with the document and that if, at the public hearings, changes were thought
to be necessary, they could be done at that time. Staff was instructed to
advise Resource Engineering and Planning that they did not need to prepare
a Land Development Regulation for the Historical Preservation item.
IV. Adjournment
Mayor Koch adjourned the workshop at 11:30 A.M.
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