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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08/19/1992CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: BOARD MEMBER: ALTERNATE MEMBER: Joan Orthwein William Lynch Donald McGraw, Jr. Samuel Ogren, Jr. Susanna Souder Betsy S. Hvide R. W. Hopkins August 14, 1992 REGULAR MEETING BEING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON AUGUST 19, 1992 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 & Public Hearing of August 3, 1992 IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. V. Assignments from the Town Commission Continued from August 3, 1992 A. Regulation of Structures on the Beach B. Zoning Code Requirements for Decks VI. Items by Staff A. Construction in Progress In July, 1992 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 PROCEEDINGS 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, AUGUST 19, 1992 AT 9:05 A.M. IN GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by Chairman Joan Orthwein. II. Roll Call Present and OParticipating: Absent with notice: O Also Present and Participating: the Joan Orthwein Chairman R. W. Hopkins Alternate Member Samuel Ogren, Jr. Board Member William Lynch Vice Chairman Donald McGraw, Jr. Board Member Susanna Souder Board Member Betsy S. Hvide Alternate Member Scott Harrington Town Manager Byron Cornwell Assistant Town Attorney Rita Taylor Town Clerk & Public Hearinq of Auqust 3, 1992 Mr. Hopkins moved and Mr. Ogren seconded that the minutes be approved as circulated. Roll Call: Mr. Hopkins; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were none. V. Assignments from the Town Commission Continued from August 3, 1992 A. Regulation of Structures on the Beach Town Manager Harrington advised that he and Mr. Ogren had met as directed by the Board at the meeting of August 3, 1992 in aieffort to draft regulations to control the development of structures on the beach. Mr. Harrington called attention to the contents of the draft that provides for side setbacks to be the same as for the primary structure on the property and for the rear yard setback to be equal to half the distance between the mean high water mark and the crest of the dune or seawall, whichever is further west. There are also provisions for relief from these restrictions under certain circumstances. The beach structures, referred to as Beach Shade Huts, are limited in number to one support pole for each 50' of lineal beach frontage and limited in size to a maximum of one square foot under roof for each lineal foot of beach frontage with the area under any attached benches and tables being included in the area under roof calculation even if they are under the roof. The height is restricted to a maximum of 12' and the huts shall contain no walls, floors or lighting. A maximum of one storage box attached to each permitted support pole, not to exceed one cubic foot in volume,is permitted. All materials used for the but shall be native, natural materials with thatched roofs, excepting nails, etc.,and shall be maintained in good repair. Failure to maintain the structure in good repair will be cause for the Town to order removal of the structure. The support poles shall be anchored oniv Dy the soil and sand present in the area in which they are located. _r. Harrington than distributed photographs of three beach shade huts that are presently in place on the beach. He explained that two of them had been there for some time but the third was constructed approximately ore year previously. Mr. Harrington added that he had advised the owners of the last but constructed tha;: it would be necessary for them to obtain permits from both the County and the State before application could be made to the Town, and that they are in the process of doing this. Architectrual Review and Planning Board - Regular Meeting -August 19, 1992 page -2- Mr. Hopkins asked if there had been any objections to the huts that are on the beach to which Mr. Harrington replied that there had been one. Mr. Hopkins added that he did not feel the huts added to the appearance of the area and were really not in keeping with type of primary structures that are along the beach. Mr. Hopkins did feel uncomfortable with prohibiting them entirely in that the County and State do permit the huts if they meet the standards that have been established by the agencies. n Mr. Ogren had no personal objection to them but felt that since there are three at this time, there would no doubt be more to follow and that they should certainly be regulated. Mr. Harrington questioned if there would be too many more in that the permitting process with all agencies involved is quite costly and lengthy. Both Chairman Orthwein and Mr. Hopkins expres- sed concern that this type of structure falls into disrepair rather rapidly and could become unsightly. They did recognize that there are provisions for the Town to order the huts removed in this instance. Mr. Ogren moved that the Board recommend to the Town Commission that the regulations drafted for consideration be adopted provided the language is altered in the area of structural materials to restrict the structure to a thatched type hut. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hopkins. Roll Call: Mr. Hopkins; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. B. Zoning Code Requirements for Decks Mr. Harrington presented the draft of proposed regulations related to decks and placement of mechanical equipment in the setback areas. He pointed out that paving, decking or other impervious built-up surfaces, othe: than those intended for use by vehicles, that extend more than 4" above the surrounding finished grade elevation may not be located in the setback areas. However, that which is less than 4" above grade could extend to within 3' of the property line provided they are screened from adjacent properties with a wall, fence or hedge of at least 4' in height. With regard to mechanical equipment, none would be permitted in the setback areas of lots of more than 20,000 square feet. On lots of less than 20,000 square feet, equipment of not more than 4' in height may extend not more than 5' into the required sied and rear yard setbacks provided they are screened from an off premise view with a wall,fence or hedge. However, in no case shall said mechanical equipment be located in a required setback closer to a property line than to the structure which it serves. Mr. Ogren moved and Mr. Hopkins seconded that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the proposed regulations for the placement of decks and mechanical equipment be adopted as a part of the Town Code. Roll Call: Mr. Hopkins; AYE, Mr. Ogren; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. OVI. Items by Staff A. Construction in Progress in July, 1992 The Construction in Progress Report revealed there to be $7,673,112 worth of construction in progress in July, 1992. VII. Items by Board Members There were no items by Board Members Architectural Review and Planning Board- page -3- Regular Meeting -August 19, 1992 VIII. Public There was no comment from the public. IX. Adjournment Chairman Orthwein adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M. on a motion by Mr. Ogren which was seconded by Mr. Hopkins with all voting AYE. Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL The firm of Digby Bridges, Marsh & Associates as agent for Mr. & Mrs. John McGraw, the owner of real property located at 1601 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, has submitted an application for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of an accessory structure to the primary single family dwelling,consisting of a two story building to function as a storage facility with a caretakers apartment on the second floor. Complete application materials are on file with the Town of Gulf Stream Planning and Building Department located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, OFlorida 33483 and may be inspected during regular business hours which generally include non -holiday weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Town of Gulf Stream Architectural Review and Planning Board will consider the subject application at its meeting on September 23, 1992, at 9:00 A.M., in the Commission Chambers in the Gulf Stream Town Hall located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and shall make a recommendation to the Town Commission regarding the subject application. Said meeting may be adjourned from time to time and place to place as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence. The Town of Gulf Stream Town Commission will consider the subject application at its meeting on October 9, 1992, at 9:00 A.M., in the Commission Chambers in the Gulf Stream Town Hall located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and shall make a final decision regarding the subject application. Said meeting may be adjourned from time to time and place to place as necessary to hear all parties and evidence. All persons interested may appear before the Architectural Review and Planning Board and Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream at the times and place aforesaid and be heard. Should any interested party seek to appeal any decision made by the Architectural Review and Planning Board or Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, 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 Dated: September 9, 1992 TOP,OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA /" >�-77A_ Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk