HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/26/1992CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
BOARD MEMBER:
ALTERNATE MEMBER:
Joan Orthwein
William Lynch
Donald McGraw, Jr.
Samuel Ogren, Jr.
Susanna Souder
Joan LaPorte
A. Curtis True
February 21, 1992
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1992
AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL OF GULF STREAM, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FL.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 1992.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
V. Site Plan Review
A. Everett H. Jenner, Agent for William Lamson, 37.7.7 N. Ocean
Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. 33483 -Site Plan Amendment to permit
changes to all four elevations of a dwelling under construction.
B. Douglas Hackl of Hackl Pool Construction Co., Agent for Mrs.
Lorraine M. Love, 3524 Oleander Way, Gulf Stream, F1. 33483 -
Site Plan Review to permit construction of a swimming pool
at the location stated herein.
Vi. Items by Staff
A. Construction in Progress Report
VII. Items by Board Members
VIII. Public
IX. 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
oPROCEEDINGS 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, 100 SEA ROAD, ON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1992 AT 9:00 A.M. IN 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 and
Participating: Joan Orthwein Chairman
William Lynch Vice Chairman
Donald McGraw, Jr. Board Member
Susanna Souder Board Member
Joan LaPorte Alternate Board Member
Absent: Samuel Ogren, Jr. Board Member
(with notice)
Also Present and Scott Harrington Town Manager
Participating: Byron Cornwell Asst. Town Attorney
Rita Taylor Town Clerk
Skip Jackman Agent for W. Lamson
Wm. Lamson Applicant
Douglas Hackl Agent for Lorraine Love
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 1992
Mrs. Souder moved and Mr. Lynch seconded that the minutes be
approved as circulated. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE,
Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE.
IV. Additions withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items
There were none.
V. Site Plan Review
A. Everett H. Jenner, Agent for William Lamson, 3777 N. Ocean
Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. 33483 -Site Plan Amendment to permit
changes to all four elevations of a dwelling under construction.
Mr. Skip Jackman, Architect with the Everett H. Jenner firm and representing
William Lamson as Agent, presented a color rendering of the west elevation
of the dwelling under construction at 3777 N. Ocean Blvd. in Gulf Stream.
He explained that the site plan amendment request included adding the
columns at the side of the front entrance and changing the window design
on the north side of the front entrance. He added that he had not been
the original architect and had been engaged only recently to prepare as -
built drawings.
QTown Manager Harrington advised that the wall that is shown at the front
which appears to be a planter was originally approved as a retaining wall
but has since been hollowed out to form a courtyard. He states that there
had been some variations from the original approved plan involving the
windows on the side elevations but they were not structural. Mr. Harrington
then called attention to the addition of one and one half stories on the
east elevation facing the ocean. The half story that had been added is
referred to as a telescope room with a circular stairway giving access
from the floor below and a widows walk. Mr. Harrington added that all of
the items being requested for approval are already in place and that
no review had been requested prior to their construction. He reminded that
the fact that the changes and additions under review are already constructed
should not be considered when reviewing the merits of the requested revision:
Regular Meeting -Architectural Review and Planning Board
February 26, 1992 page 2
Mr. Lynch stated that he felt the changes to the west elevations were
an improvement and that the addition to the east did not harm too much.
Chairman Orthwein agreed that the changes to the west elevation were
an improvement but felt the addition to the east is definately not an
improvement.
OMrs. LaPorte questioned if a decision on this matter could be delayed
until Mr. Ogren had seen the design, inasmuch as he is an architect and
a member of the Board.
Mr. Lynch moved that approval as submitted be recommended to the Town
Commission provided Mr. Ogren reviews the plans and approves. The motion
died for lack of a second.
Chairman Orthwein observed that the Board is apparently not ready to make
a decision at this time and asked for further comment.
Mr. Lamson, the property owner, stated that he was told by his former
architect that upon contacting the Town Hall, he had been advised that
the changes that have been implemented were acceptable and he therefore
did not realize he was doing anything wrong by including them in the
construction. He believed the changes were an improvement and offered
to extend the railing design on the east elevation, which is shown only
on the north side, to the south side as well to add balance to the design.
He expressed a desire to have a recommendation at this meeting so the
application could move forward to the Commission, adding that the home
has been under construction since January, 1990 and he is anxious to
complete it. Mr. Lamson felt that the appearance of the west elevation
was the most important as the only persons viewing the ocean side were
tourists as the residents in his area had their own beach front and were
unlikely to leave their own property to view his from the beach.
Mrs. LaPorte voicedconcern that there would continue to be changes made
in view of the fact that numerous changes had already been made during
the construction to date. Mr. Lamson assured there would be no others.
Chairman Orthwein, Mrs. Souder and Mr. McGraw all agreed that the addition
of one and one half stories on a portion of the east side should not have
been made as it adds to the massiveness of the structure that already
exceeds the square footage provisions contained in the current codes.
Mr. McGraw moved that consideration of site plan amendment request of Mr.
OLamson be continued to the March, 1992 meeting with Mr. Ogren being
requested to review the changes prior to the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE
Mr. Lynch; NAY, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE.
B. Douglas Hackl of Hackl Pool Construction Co., Agent for Mrs.
Lorraine M. Love, 3524 Oleander Way, Gulf Stream, F1. 33483 -
Site Plan Review to permit construction of a swimming pool at
the location stated herein.
Mr. Hackl began by objecting to the fact that the Town Code requires that
installation of a swimming pool be processed thru a site plan review
process. He felt this causes an unnecessary delay and cost to the property
owner. Mr. Hackl called attention to a letter he had written to the
ARPB and the Town Commission asking that this code provision be amended.
Regular Meeting -Architectural Review and Planning Board
February 26, 1992 page 3
The Town Clerk advised that the Commissioners had directed that this
matter be reviewed at a workshop meeting, along with several other matters,
scheduled for March 27, 1992 at 9 A.M. Town Manager Harrington suggested
that perhaps Mr. Hackl would want to be present to present his views.
Mrs. Souder believed that while in many instances property owners could
be depended upon to construct pools that are in keeping with the character
of the neighborhoods, there is always the chance that someone may not
feel obligated to consider this. She felt the site plan review process
to be a safeguard against this possibility. Mr. McGraw observed that
an amendment to the code would be a matter for the Town Commission to
decide and felt it unnecessary to have further discussion at this time.
Town Manager Harrington called attention to the application under
consideration and pointed out that no variances are required for the
installation of a pool at Mrs. Love's residence. Mr. Hackl advised that
there is existing plant screening on all sides of the property. Mrs.
LaPorte moved and Mr. McGraw seconded that it be recommended to the
Town Commission that the site plan be approved as presented. Roll Call:
Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mrs. LaPorte; AYE,
and Chairman Orthwein; AYE.
VI. Items by Staff
A. Construction in Progress Report
The report revealed there to be $8,110,384 worth of construction
underway in January, 1992. There were no questions regarding the report.
VII. Items by Board Members
There were no items from the members of the Board.
VIII. Public
There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjourmment
Chairman Orthwein adjourned the meeting at 10:25 A.M.
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Rita L. Tay r, Town Clerk
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