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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/03/1991March 27, 1991 BOARD MEMBER: William Lynch Donald McGraw Samuel Ogren, Jr. Joan Orthwein Susanna Souder REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1991 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 6, 1991 IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. V. Site Plan Review A. Sam S. Caliendo, Agent for Gerry and Mary Lipkanich, 17217 Hunington Parkway, Boca Raton Polo Club, Boca Raton, Florida 33496 -Construct a two story single family dwelling at 3223 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida. B. Digby Bridges, Agent for Mr. & Mrs. J. Erik Hvide and Brian C. Deuschle, as trustee, 144 West Alexander Palm Road, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton, F1. 33432-A one story addition to an existing single family dwelling located at 1424 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida. C. Allan H. & Virginia M. Sipp, 3435 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida -Amended Landscape Design in connection with the construction of a single family dwelling at the aforementioned address. D. William F. Koch III, 900 East Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, F1. 33483 -Amended Landscape Design in connection with the construction of a single family dwelling located at 543 Middle Road, Gulf Stream, Florida. VI. Items by Staff A. Report of Construction in Progress VII. Items by Board Members OVIII. Public IX. Adjournment SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED 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, APRIL 3, 1991 AT 9:00 A.M. I. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Joan Orthwein, Chairman. II. Roll Call Present: Also Present Joan Orthwein William Lynch Donald McGraw, Samuel Ogren, Susanna Souder Chairman Vice Chairmen Jr. Board Member Jr. Board Member Board Member Joan LaPorte Dr. Curtis True Jay Jurgens Rita Taylor Richard Brandt Richard Brooks Oscar Garcia Digby Bridges Allan Sipp William F. Koch III Sara Lyons -Brown Kim Tiernan Alternate Member Alternate Member Town Attorney Town Clerk Code Enforcement Officer Applicant's Agent Applicant's Agent Applicant's Agent Applicant Applicant Town Resident Town Resident of March 6. 1991 Mr. Lynch moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 6, 1991 be approved as circulated, seconded by Mrs. Souder and all voted AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were none. V. Site Plan Review A. Sam S. Caliendo, Agent for Gerry and Mary Lipkanich, 17217 Hunington 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, Architect representing Mr. & Mrs. Lipkanich, presented the application calling attention to the fact that the size of the property would nearly accomodate three dwellings but only one is being planned. He pointed out that no variances will be required in that every- thing 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 J driveway access and one Sable Palm relocated. Mr. Brooks stated that the drawings that had been presented to the Board at the March, 1991 meeting had been recommended to be denied and that he had requested that the application not be heard by the Town Commission in March. During the past month, he said, the outside appearance of the structure had been altered by removing the tall arch at the front and adding small gables above a smaller one without the water feature. He called attentior to the balconies that were open and had now been enclosed. He also pointed out that a narrow roof had been placed approximately half way up and that the lower pond in the front had been eliminated. Mr. Brooks then presented the color renderings which displayed how the dwelling would be seen from AlA and from the beach, noting that only a small portion would be visible from AlA and that the dwelling with added plantings had the appearance of "blending" with the dune on the beach. Regular Meeting -Architectural Review page -l- and Planning Board -April 3, 1991 Mr. Brooks displayed pictures showing street-scape along AlA, adjacent properties, and a few other larger homes in the area. He called attention to the large amount of landscaping that will be installed and the fact that the home is set back much farther from AlA than most others. In pointing out the various features of the development, he noted that the Pone-Cochere is very low, only designed to accomodate the height of an auto and hardly visible from AlA. When questioned as to the square footage of the dwelling, he advised that it was approximately 18,000 square feet. Mr. Oscar Garcia, one of the representatives, advised that the first floor had approximately 9,000 square feet. Mr. Books advised the color of the structure would be a light sand and the roof would be clay barrel tile of a pastel earth tone shaded from red to orange. Mrs. Lyons -Brown, from the audiance, questioned how the neighbor from the south felt about the proposed development. Mr. Brooks stated he had made several attempts to contact them but had no success. Mr. Brown advised that Mrs. Hancock could be reached in Kentucky. Mr. Brooks noted that there is a 32 foot setback on the south side and that there is already heavy vegetation existing but there will be more added. Mrs. Brown expressed concern on behalf of Mrs. Hancock regarding the tennis court which is on the south side of the property. Mr. Brooks advised that the tennis court is subterranean and is 32 feet from the property line, and he felt that it would be well concealed. Mr. Brandt noted that Ficus Trees are shown near the drainfield. He questioned the merit of this. Mr. Brooks felt this was an error. Mrs. Souder stated she still has a problem with the architectural look of the structure and feels that it is not in keeping with generally what Gulf Stream likes. She also questioned why it is necessary to have a 9 car garage. Mr. Brooks advised that much of that space would be used as storage. He believed the family had five cars. Mrs. Orthwein questioned if it was really necessary to have the porte- cochere as she felt it was really not in keeping with the house. Mr. Brooks replied that it is a part of the front entry and the owners felt very strongly that they want guests to be able to drive under a roof and park and enter, leaving their vehicle in place. Mr. Lynch commended Mr. Brooks on the changes that were made since the last meeting. He felt the project was much improved with the lowering of the very tall window arch and enclosing of the balconies. ^ Mr. Ogren commented favorably regarding the 8' wall in the front and the large setback noting that not much of the house will be seen. He felt it was a plus that there is only one house on the property where there could have been two. Mr. Lynch moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the site plan be approved but that an application for a building permit not be accepted until a permit from DOT is on file showing the area along AlA to be permitted as shown on the approved site plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ogren. There was no additional discussion. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; NAY, Mrs. Souder; NAY, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; NAY. Regular Meeting -Architectural Review page -S- and Planning Board -April 3, 1991 B. Digby Bridges, Agent for Mr. & Mrs. J. Erick Hvide and Brian C. Deuschle, as trustee, 144 West Alexander Palm Road, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton, F1. 33432-A one story addition to an existing single family dwelling located at 1424 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida. Mr. Bridges explained that the addition consists of adding 3' to the existing loggia and changing the flat roof to one that carries the the lines and style of the roof of the dwelling. He stated that the t landscaping will essentially remain the same. Mr. Ogren remarked that the roof is very nicely done. Mr. Lynch moved to recommend that the site plan be approved.It was sEonded by Mr. McGraw. There was no further discussion. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. C. Allan H. & Virginia M. Sipp, 3435 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf STream, Fla. - Amended Landscape Design in connection with the construction of a single family dwelling at the aforementioned address. Mr. Sipp stated that his original site plan provided that the Austrailian Pine Hedge along AlA be retained. He advised that the hedge was trimmed in an effort to get it to fill in however it has continued to die out and there is not any hope for it to improve since it appears to be a very old installation. He called attention to the drawing of the landscape material he is asking to install and to the approved permit from DOT to do so. Mr. Ogren moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the site plan amendment be approved as requested, seconded by Mr. Lynch. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. D. William F. Koch III, 900 East Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, Fl. 33483 -Amended Landscape Design in connection with the construction of a single family dwelling located at 543 Middle Road, Gulf Stream, Florida. Mr. Koch stated that the new design shows that two hedges have been added on the west side to hide the air conditioning unit and to soften the wall of the house for the view from the neighboring property. He stated the hedge along the property line will extend to the front and be within the provisions of the Towns' Ordinances. He also called attention to the additional landscaping that was added near the front of the home to soften it from the road. He added that he would be installing a green chain link fence along the property line with a hedge planted inside that will be permitted to grow thru the fence so that in a few months the fence will not be seen. He noted that there ois a county regulation that a pool must be fenced so it is necessary that the property be secured. He confirmed that the same treatment would be given to the east side of the property. Mr. Lynch moved that the amended site plan as presented be recommended to the Town Commission for approval. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. Regular Meeting -Architectural Review and Planning Board -April 3, 1991 page -4- VI. Items by Staff A. Report of Construction in Progress The report as circulated indicated there to be a total of $9,208,281.00 of work in progress during the month of March, 1991. VII. Items by Board Members There were no items by Board Members. VIII. Public Kim Tiernan was recognized and commended the members of the Board regarding their conduct and deliberations during the meeting. IX. Adjournment Mr. Lynch moved and Mr. Ogren seconded that the meeting be adjourne and all voted AYE. The Chairman adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:30 A.M. Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk