HomeMy Public PortalAbout03/06/1991CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
BOARD MEMBER:
William Mayer
Charles Eaton
William Lynch
Joan Orthwein
Sherwood Sheehan
February 28, 1991
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 61 1991
`. AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL OF GULF STREAM, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF
STREAM, FLORIDA.
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I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 1991
IV.
Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
V.
Site Plan Review
A. Rex Nichols, Agent for Bruce McKinney, 40 Industrial Park Rd.,
Plymouth, Ma. 02360 -Continued Site Plan Review from February 6,
1991 to construct a two story single family dwelling at 3603
N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida.
B. Mr. & Mrs. Mason Heydt, 2883 Banyan Blvd., Circle N. W., Boca
Raton, Florida 33431 -Site Plan Amendment to include only the
single story addition and installation of bay windows at 541
Banyan Road.
C. Sam S. Caliendo, Agent for Gerry and Mary Lipkanich, 17217
Huntington Parkway, Boca Raton Polo Club, Boca Raton, Florida
33496 -Construct a two story single family dwelling at 3223
N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida.
VI.
Assignment from the Town Commission
A. Recommendation for Membership of the Architectural Review
and Planning Board
1. One Architect
2. Four Town Residents
3. Two Alternate Members -Town Residents
B. Recommendation of a schedule to provide for staggered
terms with each member serving a three year term.
VII. Items by Staff
A. Report of Construction in Progress
VIII. Items by Board Members
IX. Public
X. Adjournment
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDE:
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. 286.0105, F.S.S.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH
6, 1991 AT 9:00 A.M.
I. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by William
Mayer, Chairman.
II. Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
III. Minutes of the
William Mayer
Charles Eaton
William Lynch
Joan Orthwein
Sherwood Sheehan
(with notice)
Rita Taylor
Richard Brandt
Bruce McKinney
Rex Nichols
Mrs. Mason Heydt
Richard Brooks
Sam Caliendo
James Sherry
Brian Pfeifler
Gay Tews
Mrs. W.F. Souder, Jr
Dr. Curtis True
Charles Velie
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Town Clerk
Code Enforcement Officer
Applicant
Applicant's Agent
Applicant
Applicant's Agent
Applicant's Agent
Applicant's Agent
Town Resident
Town Resident
. Town Resident
Town Resident
Town Resident
ruary 6, 1991
Mr. Lynch moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February
6, 1991 be approved as circulated, seconded by Mr. Eaton and all voted
AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items
There were none.
V. Site Plan Review
A. Rex Nichols, Agent for Bruce McKinney, 40 Industrial Park Rd.,
Plymouth, Ma. 02360 -Continued Site Plan Review from February
6, 1991 to construct a two story single family dwelling at
3603 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida.
Mr. Nichols explained that the style of the proposed dwelling is a combin-
ation of Mizner-Chinese-Japanese, that the garage floor height was lowere2
to +14.75' from the first submission, that the Japanese Garden will have
/1 a water feature and that the indented area as seen on the north elevation
will be glass block. Mr. Brian Pfeifler, the adjacent property owner on
the north side expressed concern that he would be looking at an 80' long
straight wall. He noted that the existing grade of the property drops
considerable from east to west and questioned if the height of the roof
at the west end would be the same as that at the east end. Mr. Nichols
advised that the roof at the west end would be lower, and that he had
held discussions with the owner about trying to break up the north wall
but could find no way to accomplish this due to the lot being so narrow.
Mr. Bruce McKinney, Owner, stated that he had invested additional money
with the architect in an effort to address Mr. Pfeifler's concerns and
that it had just been impossible to redesign. He assured Mr. Pfeifler
that there would be sufficient landscaping on that side to break up the
long wall and to insure privacy for both Mr. Pfeifler and members of
his own family as well.
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and Planning Board -March 6, 1991
Chairman Mayer questioned if it would be possible to use materials other
than glass block on the north side. Mr. Nichols replied that there are
other possibilities. Mr. McKinney stated that these will be in the
indented area and not visible to others than those in his household. He
felt that this should be considered as an interior feature and not subject
to architectural review. Chairman Mayer called attention to the fact
that the Town is having to cut water consumption and he questioned if
it is wise to permit a water feature in view of this. Mr. McKinney
advised it is not a large water feature and will be recycling. Mrs.
Orthwein moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the
site plan be approved provided there is an alternative to the glass
block treatment on the north side and further recommended that the matter
of the water feature be further investigated in that no detail had
been presented in this regard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynch and
all voted AYE.
B. Mr. & Mason Heydt, 2883 Banyan Blvd., Circle N.W., Boca
Raton, Florida 33431 -Site Plan Amendment to include only the
single story addition and installation of bay windows at 541
Banyan Road.
Chairman Mayor explained that a site plan approval had been previously
given for very extensive renovations and that due to economic conditions
and uncertainties, the applicant is requesting that approval be given
to complete the project in phases with the first being to install the
bay windows and construct the single story addition. Mr. Eaton asked
if the neighbors had any objection to this amendment to which Mrs. Heydt
replied that she had visited with each neighbor, showing the plans of
what is to be done and there are no objections. Mr. Lynch moved that
the amended site plan be recommended for approval by the Town Commission
with the understanding that any additional work will require another site
plan approval procedure. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Orthwein and all
voted AYE.
C. Sam S. Caliendo, Agent for Gerry and Mary Lipkanich, 17217
Huntington Parkway, Boca Raton Polo Club, Boca Raton, Florida
33496 -Construct a two story single family dwelling at 3223 N.
Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida.
Mr. Richard Brooks presented the application calling attention to the fact
that the size of the property would nearly accomodate three dwelling units
but there will only be this one. He pointed out that no variances will
be required in that everything is within the provisions of the zoning code.
He also pointed out that an agreement had been reached with DOT that of
the 21 Australian Pine Trees along AlA, only three pines will have to be
cut to permit driveway access and one Sable palm relocated. There was com-
ment from three members of the Board and many of the audiance that the
style more resembled that of a hotel or public building than a dwelling
and that it was not in keeping with the character of the neighborhood
or the town as a whole. Mrs. Orthwein moved and Mr. Lynch seconded that
it be recommended to the Town Commission that the site plan approval be
denied in that it does not conform to the.style and character of the
surrounding properties and others in the vicinity. Roll Call: Mrs.
Orthwein; YEA, Mr. Eaton; NAY, Mr. Lynch; YEA, Chairman Mayer; YEA.
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VI. Assignment from the Town Commission
A. Recommendation for Membership of the Architectural Review and
Planning Board.
Chairman Mayer called attention to two letters that had been submitted
for consideration for this appointment, one from Edith Moore, a Town
Resident, and one from Lawrence Stahl recommending that Samuel Ogren be
considered. Mr. Mayer went on to advised that he had received a verbal
request from Mr. Don McGraw, a Town Resident. Mrs. Orthwein questioned
if Mr. McGraw and Mrs. Moore were Architects registered in Florida. There
(✓) was no confirmation of this. Chairman Mayer favored appointing the
architect as an Alternate Member. Upon being questioned, the Town Clerk
felt the Ordinance was clear in providing that one of the 5 Regular Member:
must be an Architect. Mr. Charles Velie, from the audiance, stated that
he understood that Mr. Ogren was a licensed realtor as well as an architect
and that there had been some desire expressed to refrain from including
those in real estate as members of the Board. There was no available
confirmation of this. Mrs. Orthwein moved and Mr. Eaton seconded that
it be recommended to the Town Commission that Mr. McGraw be appointed
provided his qualifications meet the provisions of the Ordinance. Roll
Call: Mrs. Orthwein; YEA, Mr. Eaton; YEA, Chairman Mayer; YEA, Mr. Lynch
abstained. The Clerk advised that in order to abstain, it is necessary
to declare a conflict of interest. Mr. Lynch stated his conflict is that
he does not know any of the three being considered.
Chairman Mayer pointed out that the Board is composed currently of 5
members and the new composition will also be 5 members but with one of
them to be an architect. In view of this, it will be necessary to appoint
4 Town Residents to complete the Board. Mr. Lynch offered to relinquish
his seat but added that he felt that Place Au Soliel should be represented
The other members of the board agreed that Au Soliel should be represented
The members of the Board were unable to arrive at a recommendation on
these appointments and on the appointment of the Alternate Members.
B. Recommendation of a schedule to provide for staggered terms
with each member serving a three year term.
The Town Clerk explained that this is usually set out in the Ordinance
but it was not in this Ordinance. However, the Town Commission had
requested that the Architectural Review and Planning Board make a recom-
mendation with regard to staggered terms.
Mr. Lynch was asked to be excused as he had an appointment.
The Board was unable to arrive at a recommendation as to staggered terms.
Mrs. Orthwein moved that the appointment of 4 town residents as regular
members and 2 as alternate members, and the establishment of staggered
07terms for those members be referred ]uack to the Town Commission with no
recommendation from the Architectural Review and Planning Board. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Eaton and the Roll Call was: Mrs. Orthwein;
YEA, Mr. Eaton; YEA, and Chairman Mayer; YEA.
VII. Items by Staff
A. Report of Construction in Progress.
The report as circulated indicated there to be a total of
$11,644,475 of work in progress during the month of February, 1991
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VIII. Items by Board Members
There were no items by Board Members.
IX. Public
Dr. Curtis True was recognized and advised that he had heard that
there was a possibility that a second story may be added to an existing
dwelling in his neighborhood. He pointed out that all of the structures
in the vicinity were single story and he felt that a second story addition
would certainly not be in keeping with the character of the area. He
requested that the Board do whatever they could to prevent second story
construction in areas where it would be totally out of place.
Gay Tews stated that she had been involved in design for a number of
years and felt that two story construction can be accomplished and
still fit into a neighborhood of single story construction provided
it is in proper portion.
Mrs. W. F. Souder remarked that there are a number of very expensive
properties under development and she expressed concern that with the
economic conditions being as they are, the Town could end up with develop-
ment that is not completed. She questioned if a completion bond could
be required.
X. Adjournment
On a motion from Mrs. Orthwein, seconded by Mr. Eaton with all
voting AYE, Chairman Mayer adjourned the meeting at 9:50 A.M.
Town Clerk