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.
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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.
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Town Clerk
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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.
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