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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/19/1991N 0, 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: !s of the R William Lynch Samuel Ogren, Jr. Susanna Souder Franklin Flannery John Randolph Scott Harrington John Kavooras Craig A. Cress Michael Gilmartin Sammy Winston Mary Windle of 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 1 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 Regular Meeting -Architectural Review and Planning Board -June 19, 1991 Page -2- 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 Regular Meeting -Architectural Review and Planning Board -June 19, 1991 Page -3- 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, P tions gave a report on the meeting Regular Meeting -Architectural Review and Planning Board -June 19, 1991 Page -4- 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.