HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/19/1991December 11, 1991
CHAIRMAN: Joan Orthwein
VICE CHAIRMAN: William Lynch
BOARD MEMBER: Donald McGraw, Jr.
Samuel Ogren, Jr.
Susanna Souder
ALTERNATE MEMBER: Joan LaPorte
A. Curtis True
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1991
AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL OF GULF STREAM, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 23, 1991.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
V. Site Plan Review
A. Raymond J. Puzzitiello of Bently Building Co., Inc. as agent
for Bruce McKinney, 3603 North Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
Florida -Construction of a second story addition over a
portion of an existing single story dwelling at the address
stated herein.
VI. Items by Staff
A. Report of Construction in Progress.
VII. Items by Board Members.
VIII. Public
IX. Adjournment
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE
OARCHITECTURAL 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,- 100 SEA ROAD, ON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1991 AT 9 A.M. IN GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
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II.
Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by
Joan Orthwein, Chairman.
Roll Call
Present: Joan Orthwein
William Lynch
Donald McGraw, Jr.
Samuel Ogren, Jr.
Susanna Souder
Also Present:
Scott Harrington
John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Joan LaPorte
Curtis True
Ray Puzzitiello
William Rosenberg
Bruce McKinney
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Applicant's Agent
Applicant's Landscape Architect
Applicant
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 23, 1991
Mr. McGraw moved and Mrs. Souder seconded that the minutes be
approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were none.
V. Site Plan Review
A. Raymond J. Puzzitiello of Bently Building Co., Inc. as agent
for Bruce McKinney, 3603 North Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
Florida -Construction of a second story addition over a
portion of an existing single story dwelling at the address
stated herein.
Mr. Puzzitiello advised that Mr. McKinney is proposing to construct a
bedroom, bathroom and closet as a second story addition over an existing
flat deck portion of the existing dwelling. He added that the addition
will be of the same material and color as the existing structure and
that it will meet all requirements of the existing zoning codes in the
Town. Town Manager Harrington confirmed that the codes are being met.
Mr. William Lynch observed that the addition is in keeping with the
existing design and moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission
that the site plan be approved as presented. The motion was seconded
by Mr. McGraw. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch;
AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE.
Mr. William Rosenberg, appearing on behalf of Mr. McKinney reminded that
several months previously he had been granted site plan approval on
landscaping improvements for 3603 N. Ocean Blvd. with the approval providing
that the design of the proposed gate be altered, with the new design to
be reviewed by both the ARPB and the Town Commission. He added that he
has a new design that is not totally complete in that a decision has not
been made as to what the design would be for the castings that will be
decorative additions in a horizontal line across the gates. Mr. Rosenberg
advised that Mr. McKinney has decided on a much simpler landscape design
than that which was approved. He requested that the Board informally
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review these two matters in order that he and Mr. McKinney would have a
feel of the Board's reaction to the proposed changes. Attorney Randolph
confirmed that the Board could indeed look at the proposals but that it
would be necessary to follow the formal procedure for a site plan review
prior the the Board taking any action. Mr. Rosenberg then explained the
gate would have the appearance of wrought iron and there would be no
colors included on the proposed castings. With regard to the changes in
the landscape design, he explained that all of the water features have been
deleted and the amount of pavement has been significantly reduced to provide
more landscape material and grass. He also pointed to a small, open picket
fence that is proposed to create a courtyard adjacent to the dwelling. He
stated that it would be of the same design as the railing that is in place
on the existing dwelling. All members of the Board felt that the design
of the gate would be acceptable but that since there is no detail for the
castings, they would be unable to comment further. Mr. Rosenberg was
advised thatcompleted drawings must include all detail, including the
castings. With regard to the changes in the landscape design, the Board
felt the changes were in a positive direction. Mr. McKinney stated that
every effort is being made to "understate" and simplify the appearance
of the dwelling and that the gates would only be closed when they were
away. Town Manager Harrington advised that the next meeting of the ARPB
would be held on January 22, 1992 and he would advise them of the deadline
for submission of materials and documents following the meeting.
VI. Items by Staff
A. Report of Construction in Progress.
The report revealed there to be $7,431,660 worth of construction
underway in November, 1991. Chairman Orthwein questioned how the value
of the construction is arrived at as she felt it was very low. Mr.
Harrington advised that it is extablished thru a formula used by the Palm
Beach County Building Dept. based on square footage and quality of materials.
He agreed the values are low for the type of construction that is done
in Gulf Stream.
VII. Items by Board Members
Mrs. Souder questioned if it would be possible to notice the
immediate neighbors of a proposed project even if variances were not being
requested. Mr. Harrington felt this could be done by action of the Town
Commission and added that an ordinance change to cover this would be the
most acceptable way. He added that perhaps it could be accomplished thru
an administrative policy that the Commission had directed. Attny. Randolph
stated that the Commission could make this a policy but he recommended
that if that were to be done, an ordinance change should be made in the
future when other ordinances are being adopted. Mr. McGraw moved that it
be recommended to the Town Commission that a policy and an ordinance be
implemented to require that adjacent property owners be notified of site
plan reviews. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lynch. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw;
AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman
Orthwein; AYE.
Mr. McGraw advised that at the last Town Commission Meeting the Elmore
application had been considered and there was a great deal of negative
feeling from neighbors to the extent that a petition had been submitted
in opposition to the structure. He further advised that the Commission
directed Mr. Elmore to meet with the neighbors to resolve some of the
problems and then to return to ARPB for further review.
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VIII. Public
There was no comment from the public.
IX. Adjournment
Chairman Orthwein adjourned the meeting at 9:35 A.M.
Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk