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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/28/1993CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: BOARD MEMBER: ALTERNATE MEMBER: Joan Orthwein William Lynch Donald McGraw, Jr. Samuel Ogren, Jr. Susanna Souder Betsy S. Hvide R. W. Hopkins April 23, 1993 REGULAR MEETING BEING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON APRIL 28, 1993 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 March 24, 1993. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. V. PUBLIC HEARING A. Special Exception 1. Edward Knight of Shannon Ginn Construction Company, Agent for George Elmore, 1320 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. - To permit the placement of a construction trailer at the address herein. VI. Site Plan Review A. Edward Knight of Shannon Ginn Construction Company, Agent for George Elmore, 1320 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. - To permit the placement of a temporary construction trailer on the east side of the property at the address stated herein. B. Richard K. Brooks, Jr. of RKB Architects Planners, Inc. as Agent for Gerry and Mary Lepkanich, 3223 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Fl. -AMENDED SITE PLAN to permit the addition of two second floor bedrooms and an open, outside stairway to the structure under construction at the address listed herein. VII. Items by Staff A. Meeting Dates 1. May Meeting, May 26, 1993 at 9:00 A.M. 2. June Meeting Date to be selected. B. Construction in Progress Report for March, 1993. VIII. Items by Board Members IX. Public X. Adjournment SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE ARCHITECT URAL 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 MADI 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 ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1993 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M. by the Chairman, Joan Orthwein. II. Roll Call Present and Joan Orthwein Chairman Participating: William Lynch Vice Chairman ( ) Donald McGraw, Jr. Board Member Susanna Souder Board Member Betsy Hvide Alternate Board Member Absent with notice: Samuel Ogren, Jr. Board Member Also present and Scott Harrington Town Manager Participating: John Randolph Town Attorney Rita Taylor Town Clerk Mr. Videon Agent for George Elmore Richard Brooks Agent for Gerry Lepkanich Charles Velie Town Resident III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting & Public Hearin of March 24, 1993 Mr. McGraw Moved and Mr. Lynch seconded that the minutes be approved as circulated. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mrs. Hvide; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. IV. Additions, wi There were no deferrals of agenda i V. PUBLIC HEARING A. Special Exception Edward Knight of Shannon Ginn Construction Company, Agent for George Elmore, 1320 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. -To permit the placement of a construction trailer at the address herein. Mr. Videon, representing the Shannon Ginn Construction Company, was recognized and stated that his firm is requesting permission to place a small constructio: trailer near the easterly property line of the lot 6, McLouth Subdivision, on which a single family residence is to be constructed. Town Manager Harrington explained that the request is for a trailer containing 300 sq. ft. and that the maximum permitted is 500 sq. ft. Mr. Lynch moved and Mrs. Hvide seconded that it be recommended to the Town Commission that approval to place the construction trailer as requested be granted for a period of six months as provided by Code. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; oAYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mrs. Hvide; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. VI. Site Plan Review A. Edward Knight of Shannon Ginn Construction Company, Agent for George Elmore, 1320 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1.- To permit the placement of a temporary construction trailer on the east side of the property at the address stated herein. Mr. Lynch moved and Mrs. Hvide seconded that it be recommended that the site plan be approved as presented. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mrs. Hvide; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. B. Richard K. Brooks, Jr. of RKB Architects Planners, Inc. as Agent for Gerry and Mary Lepkanich, 3223 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. -AMENDED SITE PLAN to permit the addition of two second floor bedrooms and an open, outside stairway to the structure under construction at the address listed herein. Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting -April 28, 1993 page 2 Mr. Brooks explained that the applicants are requesting the addition of the two bedrooms and a bathroom to accomodate the nanny's who care for the Lepkanich children. He added that Mrs. Lepkanich is again pregnant. Mr. Brooks pointed out that the addition will be behind the tennis court and hardly visible from State Road AlA. Chairman Orthwein reminded that when approval was given for the --structure, there was a very dense landscape screen on the south property line which helped reduce the impact somewhat of this very large structure being constructed adjacent to the small one story structure on the south. She stated that even though' the applicant had agreed to leave that in place and add additional material, it has now been totally destroyed. She added that the applicant had pointed out that they had taken a larger setback on that side in positioning the home to also reduce the impact on the smaller structure to the south. Mrs. Orthwein observed that by adding the requested addition, the applicant has a design very similar to one that was rejected )Dy -the Town when the home was first reviewed. Mr. Brooks replied that even with adding the bedrooms, the structure was still well within the required setback, not requiring a variance, and that the screening material to the south would be replaced. He pointed out that the structure is being erected on two lots. The Town Clerk read into the record a letter from the property owner to the south, Mrs.Waddell W. Hancock, 3211 North Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. 33483 objecting to the proposed addition for the following reasons: 1) The proposed addition would reduce the existing distance to her property, 46 feet which 81e felt to be on the borderline of being too close, to 31 feet which would surely result in an eyesore appearance of both properties and thus decrease the value of her property. 2) Extending the structure to withi 31feet of another's property would decrease the esthetic value of the beach- front, thus decrease the value of the entire community which enjoys the beachfront per se. 3) The use of a stairway so close to his property would decrease her enjoyment of her property in that the bedrooms are on the north side of the house and :he and her guests may be subjected to disruptions from the noise, lights, or other activities generated by use of the stairway. Mr. McGraw stated that when final approval had been recommended for the structure, there had been a gentlemen's agreement that there would be no changes. He remined that the size of the structure had always been a concern and that many compromises had been made to bring it to approval. Mr. Brooks acknowledged this and went on to advise that he is only acting as an agent for the owner in requesting this. Mrs. Souder observed that Mr. Brooks is acting as a middle man in this request in that the Board has never spoken directly to the owner about their concerns and she impressed upon Mr. Brooks the importance of conveying these to the owner. Mr. Lynch stated that he had viewed the structure from the property on the south and that he felt very sorry for the Hancock's having to look at this monstrous structure,without adding more to it. He believed it would not be in conformity with the area and would have an adverse impact on the adjacent property. Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting -April 28, 1993 page 3 Mrs. Hvide observed that there is a room provided for a nanny in the house and that there are other rooms that could be reworked to provide for the family needs without adding on. Chairman Orthwein agreed with Mrs. Hvide and asked Mr. Brooks if this interior design could be reworked. Me- replied that it could be reworked but that the owners felt the need for the arrangement as it is and are n requesting the addition. Charles Velie, a Gulf Stream resident, was recognized and questioned the practicality of locating the nannys so that they can only reach the childrer by going outside, down the stairs, and then into the house.He added that nannys are usually housed near the children. Mr. Brooks stated that there would be an intercom connection. Mr. McGraw stated that the size, location and design of the addition were inconsistent with previous agreements and approvals for the project, and inconsistent with the code, and he moved to recommend that the request for the addition be denied in that: 1) It is visibly excessively dissimilar in relation to other structures in regard to floor area and cubical contents 2) It does not provide sufficient screens and buffers to preserve internal and external harmony and compatibility with uses inside and outside the property boundaries. 3) It would have an adverse impact on adjacent properties. 4) It employs a design that is not in conformity with good taste, good design, and in general does not contribute to the image of the Town as a place of beauty, spaciousness, balance, taste, fitness, charm, and high quality. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mrs. Hvide; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. VII. Items by Staff A. Meeting Dates 1. May Meeting, May 26, 1993 at 9:00 A.M. Town Manager Harrington announced this is the regular meeting day. 2. June Meeting Date to be selected. The Town Clerk advised that staff is recommending that the June meeting be held on Wednesday, June 30, 1993 in that the June Commission meeting had been moved to the third Friday and the spacing between meetings would be preserved. There were no objections to having the meeting on June 30, 19! B. Construction in Progress Report for March, 1993. The Construction in Progress Report revealed there to be $6,793,702 worth of construction in progress during the month of March, 1993. VIII. Items by Board Members There were no items by Board Members IX. Public There was no comment from the public. X. Adjournment Chairman Orthwein adjourned motion to do so by Mrs. Lynch which voting in the affirmative. Rita L. Taylor / Town Clerk the meeting at 9:30 A.M. following a was seconded by Mrs. Souder with all NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Mr. Samuel Ogren, Jr. as agent for Mr. Christopher Rodgers, the owner of real property located at 555 Palm Way, Gulf Stream, Florida, has submitted an application for a Site Plan Approval to permit the alteration of an existing open structure over a portion of the pool deck on said property. The subject alteration is proposed to consist of converting an existing flat roof open structure over a portion of the pool deck to an enclosed (Don cabana room with a sloped roof. Complete application materials are (D on file with the Town of Gulf Stream Planning and Building Department located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 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 Wednesday, May 26, 1993, 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 Friday, June 18, 1993, 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 in this matter 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 public hearings, 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: May 4, 1993 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Mr. Troy Ennis of Delray Marine Construction as agent for Mr. & Mrs. Sydnor Speer, the owners of real property located at 998 Pelican Lane, Gulf Stream, Florida, has submitted an application for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a second story wooden deck on the existing dwelling on said property. The subject alteration is proposed to consist of constructing a wooden deck twenty five and seven tenths (25.7) feet -wide by \twenty nine and eight tenths (29.8) feet long on top of the flat roof -portion of the existing dwelling and the existing screen room. Complete application materials are on file with the Town of Gulf Stream Planning and Building Department located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 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 May 26, 1993, 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 end evidence. The Town of Gulf Stream Town Commission will consider the subject application at its meeting on June 18, 1993, 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 in this matter 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 public hearings, 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: May 5, 1993 (--)WN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA Rita L. Taylor, own Clerk NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Mr. Richard K. Brooks, Jr. of RKB Architects Planners, Inc. as agent for Gerry and Mary Lepkanich, the owners of real property located at 3223 North Ocean Boulevard, Gulf Stream,Florida, has submitted an application for a site plan amendment to permit the addition of two second floor bedrooms and an open, outside stairway to the structure under construction at the aforementioned location. The proposed Oaddition would be added on the south side of the structure and would extend fifteen (15) feet south from the south wall of the approved structure. The proposed addition would extend to within thirty (30) feet, eight (8) inches of the south property line. Complete application materials are on file with the Town of Gulf Stream Planning and Building Department located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be inspected during regular business hours which generally included 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 April 28, 1993 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 May 14, 1993, 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 in this matter 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 public hearings, 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: March 23, 1993 TOWN O`FGULF FSTREAM, FLORIDA Rita L. Taylor � l �j Town Clerk // NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL Mr. Edward Knight of Shannon Ginn Construction Company as agent for Mr. George Elmore, the owner of real property located at 1320 N. Ocean Bouleverd, Gulf Stream, Florida, has submitted an application for a Special Execption to permit the installation of a construction trailer on said property. The subject installation is proposed to consist of Oa temporary job trailer for the general contractors field office, the size of which would be ten (10) feet by thirty (30) feet and would be located on the east side of the property approximately fifty (50) feet from the edge of the private roadway, approximately one hundred (100) feet from the seawall, and approximately fifteen (15) feet from the east property line. Complete application materials are on file with the Town of Gulf Stream Planning and Building Department located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 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 April 28, 1993 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. Siad 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 May 14, 1993 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 submect 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 in this matter may appear before the Architectural Review and Planning Board and Town Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, 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 the Town Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, with respect to any matter considered at these public hearings, 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: April 16, 1993 Town of Gulf Stream, Florida e ? Rita L. Taylor,ifiown Clerk