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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/23/1991CHAIRMAN: VICE CHIRMAN: BOARD MEMBER: ALTERNATE MEMBER: Joan Orthwein William Lynch Donald McGraw, Jr. Samuel Ogren, Jr. Susanna Souder Joan LaPorte A. Curtis True October 17, 1991 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLOIRDA TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1991 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL OF GULF STREAM, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. ArENDA I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 25, 1991. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. V. Site Plan Review A. Leo Busschaert of Leobuss Consulting & Development Limited, Inc., P. O. Box 3875, Lantana, F1. 33465 -Construction of a single family dwelling and accessory structures to be located on the vacant parcel of land on the west side of County Road 1. Land Clearing Permit. B. Ronald Schwab of Schwab & Twitty Architects, Inc. as Agent for George T. Elmore 6001 Clint Moore Rd., Boca Raton, F1. - Construction of a single family dwelling and accessory structures at 1320 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. 1. Demolition Permit for existing structure 2. Land Clearing Permit C. Michael Daniels of Daniels Brothers & Associates, Inc. as Agent for James Orthwein, 535 Banyan Road, Gulf Stream, F1. - Amended Site Plan to alter the footprint of the proposed driveway for the dwelling under construction at 3500 Polo Drive to permit the addition of a paved recreation/parking area. VI. Vegetative Disturbance Permits A. Nils & Candice Friis, 3432 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. - Construction of two entrance columns and replacement of existing hedge within the Historic Corridor. 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. O 0 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1991 AT 9:00 A.M., 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Joan Orthwein, Chairman. II. Roll Call Present: Joan Orthwein Donald McGraw, Jr. Samuel Ogren, Jr. Susanna Souder Joan LaPorte Absent: Also Present William Lynch Scott Harrington Jay Jurgens Rita Taylor Curtis True Leo Busschaert Ronald Schwab Scott Brown Michael Daniels James Orthwein Nils Friis Perry O'Neal III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Sep Mrs. LaPorte moved and Mr. McGraw sec approved as circulated and all voted AYE. Chairman Board Member Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Vice Chairman Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Alternate Member Applicant Applicant's Agent Landscape Architect Applicant's Agent Applicant Applicant Town Resident 25, 1991 hat the minutes be IV. Additions, withdrawals deferrals arrangement of a enda items The Town Clerk advised that a thank you note had been sent to the Board from Frank Flannery expressing his appreciation for the gift of the beautiful note pad and letter opener the Board had given him when he resigned his position as Town Manager. The Town Clerk also advised that there had been a question regarding the November meeting date which falls on the day before Thanksgiving. There was discussion by the Board members and Mrs. Souder moved that the November meeting be held on Thursday, November 21, 1991 at 9:00 A.M. rather than on Wednesday, November 27, 1991. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGraw. Roll Call: Mr. MCGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. Town Manager Harrington advised that at this time there are no reviews pending for November so there is a possibility that a November meeting will be unnecessary. V. Site Plan Review A. Leo Busschaert of Leobuss Consulting & Development Limited, Inc., P. O. Box 3375, Lantana, F1. 33465 -Construction of a single family dwelling and accessory structures to be located on the vacant parcel of land on the west side of County Road. Mr. Busschaert presented renderings of the proposed development and explained that the elevation of the lot dropped off rapidly to the west and he had designed the dwelling to fit the lot. Regular Meeting -October 23, 1991 Architectural Review and Planning Board page 2 Mrs. LaPorte expressed concern about the drainage from the road in that the floor elevation is lower than County Road. Mr. Busschaert advised that the engineered drainage design has taken that into consideration and made provisions for this in the design. Mr. Ogren believed the design did not fit the image that Gulf Stream wanted ^ with the type of columns that are shown. He added however, that after ( ) driving thru the neighborhood he did not feel it to be out of place in the planned location. Mrs. Orthwein stated that she would prefer the columns to be more "refined" Mr. Perry O'Neal, speaking from the audience,questioned what it would look like from the back as that is what would be viewed from the Little Club. He was advised that it is very much like the front but with a few more columns. Mr. Ogren moved that the ARPB recommend to the Town Commission that the site plan be approved as presented, seconded by Mr. McGraw. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. Mr. McGraw moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that a Land Clearing Permit be issued. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. B. Ronald Schwab of Schwab & Twitty Architects, Inc. as Agent for George T. Elmore, 6001 Clint Moore Rd., Boca Raton, F1. - Construction of a single family dwelling and accessory structure! at 1320 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. Mr. Ronald Schwab presented renderings of the proposed development which revealed the roof would be tile in mixed shades of beigh, the first story would be stucco in beigh, with the second story being beigh vinyl woodgrain siding. He advised that the existing dwelling, which would be demolished, has the floor elevation at +7' while the proposed structure would have the finished first floor elevation at +8.5' above 0 sealevel. He pointed out that the landscaping will be very extensive, introducing Mr. Scott Brown, Landscape Architect with Team Plan, Inc. Mr. Brown advised that there have been some revisions to the landscape design since the drawings were distributed to the Board, describing them Oin detail. He emphasized the fact that the Elmore's wanted a great deal of color in the landscaping and that the design will provide that. Mr. Brown advised that the existing material will be utilized with only two trees, which are unhealthy, being removed. He stated that the style is a manicured tropical, xeriscape that is slightly modified. Chairman Orthwein observed that most houses in the area are a traditional Bermuda or Mediterranean design while this appeared to be modern. She also pointed out that the siding on the second floor is not in keeping with materials that have been used in the area. She questioned the garage door facing the street. Mr. Harrington advised that the street is a private street and this is a gray area in the Town Code, adding that the existing dwelling has the garage door in a similar position. Mrs. Orthwein felt the garage was not properly screened. Regular Meeting -October 23, 1991 Architectural Review and Planning Board page 3 Mr. McGraw, the neighbor who would be most directly impacted by the project was pleased with the landscaping but questioned if more could be added in the area of the garage. He further suggested that the design could be improved by removing the windows from the garage door and reducing the width of the doors. Mr. Schwab advised that all of these suggestions can be accomodated. OMr. Ogren observed that there was a considerable amount of pavement and suggested that the throat of the driveway be reduced. Mr. Schwab stated this can also be done. Mr. McGraw moved that the ARPB recommend site plan approval to the Town Commission provided the following revisions are made: (1_) The Landscape design is amended to match that presented. (2.) The windows are removed from the garage doors. (3.) Planters with shrubs are constructed between the garage doors. (4.) The throat if the driveway is reduced in width. (5.) The garage doors are reduced in width. The Motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; NAY, adding that she felt that the proposed structure was not in keeping with the character of the area. 1. Demolition Permit for existing structure Mr. Schwab explained that demolition was planned for the Spring of 1992, the thought being that most of the neighbors would not be in residence to be inconvenienced. Mrs. LaPorte questioned if in so doing, would it also enable the contractor to have most of the heavy construction over with before the fall season. Mr. Schwab replied that it was their intent to do so and added that many of the existing pilings would be used in the foundation which should be a benefit. Mr. McGraw moved and Mrs. Souder seconded that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the demolition permit be granted. All voted AYE on a roll call vote. 2. Land Clearing Permit Mr. Schwab stated that the land clearing permit would cover the changes that are shown on the amended landscape drawings that had been reviewed in the site plan approval. Mr. McGraw moved and Mrs. Souder seconded that the recommendation to the Town Commission be to grant the land clearing permit in accordance with the amended landscape design. All voted AYE. C. Michael Daniels of Daniels Brothers &Associates, Inc. as Agent for James Orthwein, 535 Banyan Road, Gulf Stream, F1. - Amended site plan to alter the footprint of the proposed driveway for the dwelling under construction at 3500 Polo Drive 1 to permit the addition of a paved recreation/parking area. Mr. Daniels explained that Mr. Orthwein is asking to alter the design of the driveway by adding 163 square feet of concrete and eliminating the degree of slope in the one area to accomodate an activity area for such activities as basketball, etc. The area would also be used for extra parking when necessary. Mr. Daniels added that Mr. Harrington had been concerned about the effect on the water retention on site but advised that a new drainage design was in preparation which must be approved and in place prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Mrs. LaPorte questioned if there would be skateboard jumps,etc. to which Mr. Orthwein replied there would not be. He added that the area is located where it will have the least impact on the neighbors and the family. Regular Meeting -October 23, 1991 Architectural Review and Planning Board page 4 Chairman Orthwein passed the gavel to Mr. McGraw and declared a conflict in that Mr. Orthwein is her brother-in-law. Mr. Ogren moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the amendment to the previous site plan be approved as requested to permit the addition of the activity area. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Acting Chairman McGraw; AYE. Mr. McGraw returned the gavel to Chairman Orthwein. VI. Vegetative Distrubance Permits A. Nils & Candice Friis, 3432 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Fl. - Construction of two entrance columns and replacement of existing hedge within the Historic Corridor. Mr. Nils Friis explained that they had recently purchased the property and there is an existing seagrape hedge in place. He advised that they would like to replace this with a ficus and also install two columns to blend with those on the house which would not exceed 8' in height. He stated that they had considered building a wall but had decided that it would be so close to the house that it would seem to give in a "closed in" effect. Mrs. Souder asked if there would be adequate vision for vehicles entering onto AlA. Mr. O'Neat; from the audiance, offered that vision was blocked at this time by the existing hedge. Mr. Harrington advised that there is a visibility triangle that must be maintained which would eliminate this condition. Mr. Friis added that it is not their intent to block vision. Mrs. LaPorte asked Mr. Friis what they planned to do with the seagrape if their request was granted to which he replied that they had no plans for it. Mrs.LaPorte advised that it is not permitted to just dispose of it and she thought that they might want to donate it to the Gulf Stream School which is almost next door. Mr. Friis stated he would be more than happy to do this. Mrs. LaPorte then moved that the ARPB recommend to the Town Commissi¢ the issuance of a vegetative disturbance permit, provided the visibility triangle is maintained. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGraw. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. VII. Items by Staff A. Report of Construction in Progress The construction in progress was shown to be $7,600,566.00 in the month of September, 1991. Mr. Harrington asked the Board if the memorandums he circulated with each application had ben helpful or if there was anyting they would like to have added or changed. All members were well satisfied with the work product as submitted and expressed their appreciation to Mr. Harrington. Regular Meeting -October 23, 1991 Architectural Review and Planning Board page 5 VIII. Items by Board Members There were no items by board members. IX. Public There was no comment from the public. X. Adjournment Chairman Orthwein adjourned the meeting at 10 A.M. 1r7W /t, Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk O FORM 813 MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS I ',.J %ASIS -FIRST NAME -MIDDLE NAME NAME 017 BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION. AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE Orthwein, Joan Architectural Review and Pla %IAII ING ADDRESS THE BOARD. COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTE ON WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: 543 Palm Way ynty COUNTY OTHER LOCAL AGENCY Gulf Stream, U:\I I ON %% In([] VOTE OC'CURRLD October 23, 1991 (OUNI)' Palm Beach NAML OI: POLITICAL SU BUT VISION: WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B ELECTIVE X APPOINTIVE This form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board, council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non -advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; although the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged to use it in making the disclosure required by law. four responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form i before completing the reverse side and filing the form. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES ELECTED OFFICERS: N person holding elective county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures To his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained. In either case, you should disclose the conflict: PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on which you are abstaining from voting; and WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. APPOINTED OFFICERS: A person holding appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained. , person holding an appointive local office otherwise may participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether made by the officer or at his direction. If YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: • You should complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes. • A copy of the form should be provided immediately to the other members of the agency. • The form should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict of interest. 'It H196 PAGE I IF YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION OR VOTE AT THE MEETING • You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. • You should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minute of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. a DISCLOSURE OF STATE OFFICER'S INTEREST Joan Orthwein , hereby disclose that on October 23 1991 19_ (a) A measure came or will come before my agency which (check one) x inured to my special private gain; or inured to the special gain of (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my interest in the measure is as follows: , by whom I am retained. An application for a site plan amendment to the driveway footprint at a dwelling under construction, the owner of which is my brother—in—law, was presented to my board. I declared a conflict in that the applicant is a member of my family. ,, 10-13-91 Date Filed NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRE] DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION It SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000. P. CE FORA BR - 10-86