HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/02/1991 * Special MeetingCHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
n BOARD MEMBER:
ALTERNATE MEMBER:
Joan Orthwein
William Lynch
Donald McGraw, Jr.
Samuel Ogren, Jr.
Susanna Souder
Joan LaPorte
A. Curtis True
April 26, 1991
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, CALLED AT THE ORDER OF THE
CHAIRMAN, TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1991 AT 8:00 A.M. IN
THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
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I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Deferred item from Special Meeting of April 23, 1991.
A. Continued Review and Study of a Site Plan submitted
by Sam S. Caliendo, Agent for Gerry and Mary Lepkanich,
17217 Hunington Parkway, Boca Raton Polo Club, Boca
Raton, Florida 33496 -Requesting approval to construct
a two story single family dwelling at 3223 N. Ocean
Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida.
1. Recommendation to the Town Commission
IV. 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
�J 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.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON THURSDAY,
MAY 2, 1991 AT 8:00 A.M.
I. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 A.M. by the Chairman,
Joan Orthwein
II. Roll Call
Present:
Also Present:
Joan Orthwein
William Lynch
Donald McGraw, Jr
Samuel Ogren, Jr.
Susanna Souder
Joan LaPorte
Dr. Curtis True
John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Richard Brandt
Richard Brooks
Sam Caliendo
Henry Wright
Barbara Stenson
Kim Tiernan
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Code Enforcement Officer
Applicant's Agent
Applicant's Agent
Town Resident
Town Resident
Town Resident
III. Deferred item from Special Meeting of April 23, 1991
Continued Review and Study of a Site Plan Submitted by Sam S.
Caliendo, Agent for Gerry and Mary Lepkanich, 17217 Hunington
Parkway, Boca Raton Polo Club, Boca Raton, Florida 33496 -
Requesting approval to construct a two story single family
dwelling at 3223 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida
Chairman Orthwein called attention to the revised drawings that had
been provided by the applicant as a result of the Special Meeting that
was held on April 23, 1991. She then asked the applicant, Mr. Richard
Brooks to explain the changes.
Mr. Brooks pointed out that design modifications that were made
incorporate a number of "old world" design features: 1) Recessed
vault at entry which has been lowered and roofed with clay tile;
2)Classical Column treatment at entry vault; 3) Porte Cochere lowered
with tile roof and classic horizontal detailing; 4) Dormer windows
with recessed vault motiff, classical treatment; 5) Eaves at balcony
with clay tile. He felt these modifications incorporate numerous
mediterranean features, creating a more traditional style. Mr. Brooks
distributed three color renderings of the view from AlA, the view from
the front driveway as taken inside the property, and the view from the
beach. He also distributed a memorandum which included examples of
other dwellings in the Town which he believed illustrated that the
O proposed residence meets the criteria outlined in the Town's Ordinances.
A pictorial exhibit of these examples was displayed.
Mrs. Souder explained that the houses that Mr. Brooks was using as
examples were the houses that the Town was upset about. She restated
her previous conclusion that the proposed structure was not in keeping
with the character of the Town and she felt that it more resembles a
hotel than a single family dwelling. She further stated that prior to
3 years ago, the architecture in the Town acceptable but that the bold
styles that are now offered are just not fitting.
Mr. McGraw acknowledged that that the changes had a softening effect
and asked if more could be done to make it less bold.
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Planning Board -May 2, 1991 page -2-
Mr. Brooks advised that the entry feature needsto be the size it is due
to the large front setback that had been taken from AlA and added that
most of it will not be seen due to the landscaping in the front yard.
Mrs. Orthwein maintained that the two story vault is still too high,
she would prefer a lower one, and suggested that this appears to be the
main problem. Mr. Brooks stated that the vault had been lowered from
a two story to a one and one half story vault.
Mr. Ogren observed that there was a considerable amount of detail on
the structure, many arches and really a lot going on. He felt the
residents in Gulf Stream lean toward more simple design.
Mrs. Souder expressed regret that Mr. Lepkanich had not appeared to
discuss the matter. She felt that if he had an opportunity to look
around the Town he would have a better feel for what would fit in. Mr.
Caliendo replied that Mr. Lepkanich did not choose to leave his wife in
New York at this time. Mr. Caliendo added that he is sorry that the
Town does not care for the architecture in the surrounding 200' of the
proposed structure but that the ordinance provides that this is to be
used as criteria and he felt those provisions were being met. Mr. Brooks
replied that all of the changes that have been made to this point have
been made without the owners presence and he thanked the Board for
accomodating them by with prompt and early meetings in an effort to
resolve the matter.
Mr. Lynch questioned if the vault could be reduced to one story to which
Mr. Brooks replied that it could but he felt it would be out of
proportion with the structure.
Those speaking from the public in opposition to the structure were:
Henry Wright, Barbara Stenson, Kim Tiernan, and Joan LaPorte. There
was no comment from the public in favor of the project.
Mr. Ogren stated that as a professional, he sees it as a good design but
knew it was not what the people in Gulf Stream want, that it is too
strong for their taste. He then suggested that the board address each
feature such as, two story, exterior appearance, etc. in order to give
Mr. Brooks more guidance.
Attorney Randolph stated that while all architectural review ordinances
are to some extent subjective, there are some definite guidelines present
and called specific attention to paragraph 5. which speaks to buildings
not being visibly excessively dissimilar in relation to any other
Ostructures existing or for which a permit has been issued in respect to
one or more of five points listed in the ordinance; cubical contents,
gross floor area, height of building or roof, significant design features
or quality of architectural design. He then advised that when the
Board has concluded it's deliberations, a motion would be in order to
either recommend that the site plan be approved, recommend that it be
approved with certain conditions giving reasons for those conditions,
or recommend that it be disallowed giving reasons why it should be
disallowed.
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Planning Board -May 2, 1991 page -3-
Mr. McGraw moved that the project be disapproved, finding that it did
not meet the provisionsof Ordinance 91/12, Paragraph B, Sub Paragraphs
1, 3 and 5, those being that the proposed building is not in conformity
with good taste, good design, and does not contribute to the image and
charm of Gulf Stream; that the proposed building is not in harmony with
proposed development in the general area; and that it is visibly
%1 excessively dissimilar in relation to other structures existing with
�� JJ regard to architectural design. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder.
Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; NAY, Mr.
Ogren; NAY, Chairman Orthwein; AYE.
The Town Clerk advised the applicants that the Town Commission would
have this item on their agenda for the meeting scheduled to be held
on May 7, 1991 at 9:00 A.M. at the Town Hall.
IV. Adjournment
Chairman Orthwein adjourned the meeting at 9:05 A.M.
Rita L. Taylor, T wn Clerk
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