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CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
BOARD MEMBER:
ALTERNATE MEMBER:
Joan Orthwein
William Lynch
Donald McGraw, Jr.
Samuel Ogren, Jr.
Susanna Souder
Joan LaPorte
A. Curtis True
June 14, 1991
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 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 May 15, 1991
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
V. Site Plan Review
A. Craig A. Cress, Agent for Casa Serena Property Owner's
Association, Inc., 2601 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1.
33483 -Addition of enclosed storage space for the existing
multi -family development.
VI. Assignments from the Town Commission
A. Continued Review of Proposed Ordinances
1. Ordinance #91/17; Restricting second story construction
to a maximum of 30% of first floor area.
2. Ordinance #91/18; Providing for a maximum height for
the first floor finished floor elevation.
B. Continued Review of existing zoning regulations
1. Maximum Building Height
2. Maximum Square Footage of Dwelling
3. Setbacks on waterways
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
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,
JUNE 19, 1991 AT 9:00 A.M.
I.
II.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Joan Orthwein,
Chairman.
Roll Call
Present: Joan Orthwein Chairman
Donald McGraw, Jr. Board Member
Joan La Porte Alternate Member
Dr. Curtis True Alternate Member
Absent:
Also Present:
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William Lynch
Samuel Ogren, Jr.
Susanna Souder
Franklin Flannery
John Randolph
Scott Harrington
John Kavooras
Craig A. Cress
Michael Gilmartin
Sammy Winston
Mary Windle
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Vice Chairman (with notice)
Board Member (with notice)
Board Member (with notice)
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Code Enforcement Officer
Casa Serena Property Owner's
Association Representative
Agent for Applicant
Builder for Applicant
Town Resident
Town Resident
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Mrs. La Porte moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May
15, 1991 be approved as circulated, seconded by Dr. True and all voted
AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals arrangement of agenda items
There were none.
V. Site Plan Review
A. Craig A. Cress, Agent for Casa Serena Property Owner's Association
Inc. 2601 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida 33463 -Addition of
enclosed storage space for the existing multi -family development.
Mr. Michael Gilmartin, Builder representing Casa Serena Property Owner's
Association, presented the application explaining features regarding
the addition that it will be concrete in structure with a barrelled
tile roof as the existing building and the.outside will match the
entire existing structure. He pointed out that it was basically a
very simple structure and that the purpose of this addition is to
house equipment that is used on the grounds to keep clutter down. Mr.
Gilmartin clarified that no variance would be needed. Mr. McGraw
questioned Mr. Gilmartin as to what plans the applicant had regarding
the removal of the trees. Mr. Gilmartin explained there was a school
which had an interest in receiving the trees. Mr. McGraw questioned
if it was possible to squeeze these trees into another area on the
applicant's property Mr. Gilmartin stated as the trees were extremely
large and that they grow very tall it would be better to give them to
the school providing the Board was in agreement.
Mrs. La Porte commented about the existing Japanese Yeki on the other
side and asked if this could be repeated. Mr. Gilmartin replied they
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planned to keep everything uniform. Mrs. LaPorte moved that the site
plan be recommended for approval by the Town Commission. This motion
was seconded by Mr. McGraw and all voted AYE.
VI. Assignments from the Town Commission
A. Continued Review of Proposed Ordinances
1. Ordinance #91/17; Restricting second story construction to
a maximum of 308 of first floor area.
O Mrs. Orthwein gave the Board a brief review of their
discussion regarding Ordinances Nos. 91/17 and 91/18 which took
place at their meeting of May 15th. Mr. McGraw stated that Mr. Ogren
was to meet with the Task Force and it was his understanding that Mr.
Ogren had written a letter to the Town Commission saying he was in favor
of the 351. As Mr. Ogren is absent, Mr. McGraw felt the Board was
unable to address this today. He continued that he felt the Board
should not recommend or put into obeyance said restrictions until the
Board has met again and possibly delay this until the Workshop is
held after the next Architectural Review and Planning Board Meeting.
Attorney Randolph addressed the Board's concerns and pointed out that the
staff needed specific direction as to what continues to be under "Zoning
in Progress". If the Board decides they no longer want to consider
the restriction of the second story construction to a maximum of 308 of
first floor area, it did not necessarily delete it from Zoning in
Progress. He further stated that the Commission will then have to give
consideration to this matter. Attorney Randolph felt that from time to
time during the study there will be items which the Board will dispense
with --this will be strictly a policy decision on the Board's part and if
the Board felt it had been studied enough and this was not the way they
wanted to go then the Board can indicate they are no longer studying a
308 second floor maximum requirement then this will give direction to
the staff, Commission and to the people who are planning to build and
as this is no longer under consideration, therefore they are no longer
restricted by this.
Scott Harrington, Code Enforcement Officer gave a brief explanation of
his understanding of the proposed ordinances which he gathered from
reading the minutes. He understood that the Commission was sending
the three proposed ordinances back to the ARPB for further study as
they are all inter -related.
Dr. True stated he understood the Board's concern as to height, set-
backs and volume of second stories are all related but wanted to know
if there had been any consideration given as to different parts of
Gulf Stream having different specifications. If this was the case, where
did the Board now stand.
Attorney Randolph commented in order to accomplish what Dr. True had
eluded to the ordinances would have to be amended setting up a new
zoning category. It can be done but must have a good reason for doing so
and specifically identify a certain category. Goals and objectives
must be set up.
Dr. True questioned if there was anyone looking at heights, second stories
set backs and locations and comparing them in total.
Mr. Harrington explained he had reviewed the ordinances and the minutes
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relating to items being discussed and felt there was one problem. not --
coming together as it should. As he was new to the Town and its process
he was not exactly sure how the objectives and goals can be accomplished.
Attorney Randolph felt there was one general feeling which he has heard
from the Task Force, the ARPB and the Commission and that was massiveness,
not necessarily size of buildings. He stated that was why the ARPB was
started so the Board could have some review over the building to determine
how to cut down on the massive appearance. First the attempt is made to
reduce the massiveness then set backs, then height and then dealing with
the elevation. Upon looking at all these items individually they then
must be looked at together rather than just piece meal coming back with
an ordinance that addresses the whole situation. He concluded by saying
there are certain things which must be considered separate such as
corridors, removal of trees, etc. but things relating to the massive
appearance of the house can come back in one ordinance. He understood
from the last Commission Meeting that was what the Commission indicated
the Board needed to study and look at as a whole rather than on a
piece meal basis.
Mary Windle asked if Ordinance #91/17 were to be deleted is there any-
thing in Zoning in Progress which gives the authority to question the
size and height of the second story.
Attorney Randolph stated the only thing the Town has presently is the
ARPB who can look at the plans and reduce the massive appearance of it
through types of negotiations which have been going on.
There was much discussion by the Board and Mrs. Orthwein stated she
felt the only solution would be in holding the joint Workshop Meeting
enabling everyone involved to thrash this out once and for all and
set guide lines.
Attorney Randolph stated the Board did not have to make a recommendation
or a determination today that Zoning in Progress is going to be off
as this is up to the Commission. He suggested the Board give their
advice to them as to whether they think the 308 is a good tool or not.
Dr. True moved the Board withdraw.l the 308 specification in Proposed
Ordinance #91/17 and at the same time indicating that more detailed
and' precise specifications be included to indicate second story con-
struction. Mr. McGraw seconded the motion and all voted AYE.
2. Ordinance #91/18; Providing for a maximum height for
Othe first floor finished floor elevation.
Mr. McGraw moved to go along with the original recommenda-
tion made by the ARPB to the Town Commission that the finished maximum
floor elevation be at 8.5' above 0 sea level or 16 inches above the
crown of abutting roads, whichever is higher, and that in the event the
existing grade of the property is higher, then the maximum first floor
finished floor elevation shall be 6" above the existing grade. Seconded
by Dr. True and all voted AYE.
B. Continued Review of existin
1. Maximum Building Height
Mary Windle, Town resident,
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tions
gave a report on the meeting
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the Task Force held with Mr. Ogren on Maximum Building Height. She
indicated the consensus was that Mr. Ogren was in favor of the 35' but
changed his mind to 30' and the Task Force .was in favor of 28'.
Dr. True suggested a possible approach to the height problem would be
if the ARPB could pull together a group of specifications for all the
things depending upon consultation with the Task Force, Town Planner
and architects. Getting as much input as possible and submitting a
proposal to .the Town Attorney for his review. This proposal would addres
O second stories, height, setbacks, setbacks from waterways, square footage
and zoning within the Town. Dr. True volunteered his services to gather
this information providing the Board agreed.
Mrs. Orthwein recommended there be one person to represent the Task
Force to gather all their feelings. Mary Windle referred to a memo
to Rita Taylor, Town Clerk, from the Task Force which addressed the
various ideas of the Task Force. Mrs. Windle agreed to be the spokes
person for the Task Force.
Dr. True gave an outline as to what he was planning to accomplish.
Prepare an agenda for the Workshop Meeting. He asked in the individual
points there should be recommendations for height and square footage
based on the input from the ARPB members, Task Force members and other
interested citizens. He suggested using Digby Bridges on the technical
issues. Putting together all information received in draft form, sub-
mitting it to the ARPB to present at the Workshop Meeting.
Mr. McGraw moved to put Dr. True's proposal in a form of a motion
seconded by Mrs. LaPorte. All members voted AYE.
Dr. True informed the Board he would send information copies to the
Town Manager and the Town Attorney as progress develops.
Attorney Randolph stated all information regarding Dr. Trues's pro-
posal could be submitted to the Town Manager and himself but not to
anyone on the ARPB as this would be in violation to the Sunshine Law.
All persons interested may obtain information from the Town Manager
regarding the progress received from Dr. True.
Dr. True made it clear that the target date for submission of informa-
tion would be July 4th.
2. Maximum Square Footage of Dwelling
3. Setbacks on waterways
Mr. McGraw moved to consolidate the Maximum Building Height,
Maximum Square Footage and also the Setbacks on Waterways and be
presented to the Board and be addressed at the Workshop Meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. LaPorte and all voted AYE.
VII. Items by Staff
A. Report of Construction in Progress
The report as circulated indicated there to be a total of
$7,979,394 of work in progress during the month of May, 1991.
VIII. Items by Board Members
Mr. McGraw apprised the Board of an interesting application coming
in for their review on a Mizner design house.
IX. Public
None
X. Adjournment
Dr. True moved and Mr. McGraw seconded
all voted AYE. Chairman adjourned the
Bettt Boroni, Recordinq Secretary
the meeting be adjourned and
meeting at 9:45 A.M.