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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. M[ef"WA 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. Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review page -2- 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. Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review and Planning Board -March 6, 1991 page -3- 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 0 O Regular Meeting of the Architectural Review and Planning Board -March 6, 1991 page -4- 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