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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. O 'J 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. k-0 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 Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting December 19, 1991 page 2 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. Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting -December 19, 1991 page 3 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