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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. Q Rita L. Tay r, Town Clerk Q