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Home My Public Portal About09/22/1993PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and Planning Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 22, 1993 at 9:00 A.M. and the Town Commission will hold a public hearing on Friday, October 15, 1993 at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission Chambers at the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, at which the following will be considered. An application submitted by Digby Bridges of Digby Bridges, Marsh and Associates, as agent for John & Margaret Carson, 11 Hidden Harbour Dr., Gulf Stream, F1. 33483, requesting a variance from the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream, Chapter 66; ZONING, Article VI.; DISTRICT REGULATIONS,, Division 2.; RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, Section 66-205; Lot coverage and floor area ratio. to permit the removal of an existing tennis court and the addition of a thirteen hundred (1,300) square foot addition to the existing single family dwelling at the address stated herein that would increase the lot coverage to six thousand five hundred twenty four (6,524) square feet, that being four hundred ninety seven and seventy five one hundreths (497.75) square feet over the six thousand twenty six and twenty five one hundreths (6,026.25) square foot maximum that is permitted by the Zoning Code. The legal description of this property is Lot 8, Hidden Harbour Estates. PERSONS INTERESTED in this matter may appear before the Architectural Review and Planning Board and the 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: September 7, 1993 Publish: Palm Beach Post TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FL. Date of Publication: September 14, 1993^ l September 30, 1993 /( October 10, 1993. Rita L. 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Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida 33483, requesting a variance from the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream, Chapter 66; ZONING, Article VI., DISTRICT REGULATIONS, Division 2.; RS RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, Section 66-203; Side yard required. to permit the construction of an open wood arbor connecting the dwelling to the separate studio which would extend eight (8) feet into the required fifteen (15) foot side yard on the west side of the property. PERSONS INTERESTED in this matter may appear before the Architectural Review and Planning Board and the 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: September 9, 1993 Publish: Palm Beach Post Date of Publication: September 14, 1993 September 30, 1993 October 10, 1993 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FL. Rita L. Taylor, Town Clerk NOTICE IS PUBLISHED PURSUANT TO THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM CODE OF ORDINANCES AND IS POSTED AT THE GULF STREAM TOWN HALL IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR. �% [ _ �� b O �� .�� CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: BOARD MEMBER: ALTERNATE MEMBER Joan Orthwein William Lynch Donald McGraw, Jr. Samuel Ogren, Jr. Susanna Souder Betsy Hvide R. W. Hopkins September 16, 1993 REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1993 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. AGENDA I• Call to Order II. Roll Call III• Minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 1993. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. V• PUBLIC HEARING A. Variances 1. Digby Bridges, Digby Bridges, Marsh & Associates, as Agent for John & Margaret Carson, 11 Hidden Harbour Dr., Gulf Stream, Florida -Addition to existing single family dwelling which would increase the lot coverage to 6,524 square feet, exceeding the maximum permitted by 497.75 square feet, at the address stated herein which is legally described as Lot 8, Hidden Harbour Estates. 2. Alvaro Vera, Blair Construction, as agent for Diane Kessenich, 2423 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida - Construction of an open wood arbor connecting the dwelling to a separate studio which would extend 8 feet into the required 15 foot west side yard setback at the address stated herein legally described in metes and bounds. VI. Site Plan Review A. Digby Bridges as Agent for John & Margaret Carson, 11 Hidden Harbour Drive, Gulf Stream, F1. -Removal of an existing tennis court to construct an addition to existing dwelling at the address stated herein. B. Alvaro Vera, as agent for Diane Kessenich, 2423 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. -Construction of an open wooden arbor to connect dwelling to a separate studio at the address stated hereil VII. Items by Staff A. November Meeting Date B. Construction in Progress Report for August, 1993 VIII. Items by Board Members IX. Public X. 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/PUBLIC HEARING, 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 0 l0J REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA HELD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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 Chairman Joan Orthwein. II. Roll Call_ Present and Participating: Also Present and Participating: Absent With Notice: Joan Orthwein Donald McGraw Susanna Souder Scott Harrington Tim Monaghan Rita Taylor Mark Marsh Alvaro Vera Diane Kessenich William Lynch Samuel Ogren, Betsy Hvide R.W. Hopkins Chairman Board Member Board Member Town Manager Assistant Town Attorney Town Clerk Agent for John Carson Agent for Diane Kessenich Town Resident Vice Chairman Jr. Board Member Alternate Member Alternate Member III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 25, 1993. Mrs. Souder moved and Mr. McGraw seconded that the minutes be approved as circulated. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were no changes in the agenda. V. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Variances 1. Digby Bridges, Digby Bridges, Marsh & Associates, as Agent for John & Margaret Carson, 11 Hidden Harbour Dr., Gulf Stream, Florida -Addition to existing single family dwelling which would increase the lot coverage to 6,524 square feet, exceeding the maximum permitted by 497.75 square feet, at the address stated herein which is legally described as Lot 8, Hidden Harbour Estates. Mark Marsh of Digby Bridges, Marsh & Associates explained that they propose to remove an existing tennis court which consists of 6,000 square feet and add a master bedroom wing consisting of 1,339 square feet, which would create additional landscaped area. Mr. Marsh stated that the Zoning Code provides that screen enclosures be counted at 50% of their square footage when computing lot coverage. Inasmuch as there is a screen enclosure over the pool, the maximum lot coverage would be exceeded by 497.75 square feet with the addition of the new wing. Mr. Marsh then displayed a site plan showing the proposed improvements and a color render- ing of the structure with the proposed improvements in place. He pointed out that the addition will bring balance to the structure, giving a more pleasing appearance. Mr. Marsh believed that the fact that the appearance of the structure would be improved along with the creation of more land- scaped areas, resulting from the removal of the tennis court, more than offsets the requested variance. Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Architectural Review and Planning Board September 22, 1993 page 2 Chairman Orthwein stated that she was unable to see a hardship in this instance since the variance could be avoided by removing the screen enclosure over the pool. Mr. Marsh replied that the Carsons are full time residents and with the property being very close to a mangrove area, a screen enclosure over the pool is a necessity in summer time due l..J to the insects from the mangrove area. He went on to point out that the screen enclosure is hardly visible due to heavy plantings and added that there are mature shade trees in the pool area which drop debris, also making the screen enclosure over the pool a necessity. Mr. McGraw believed the screen enclosure was a necessity in this area and further commented that the proposed improvements would be more aesthetically pleasing. Mrs. Souder agreed that the proposed addition improved the look of the structure but that she was not happly with the screen enclosure. Mr. Marsh felt that each site should be considered individually when applying the 508 computation to screen enclosures, pointing out that this is a large lot and is fully screened with landscape material. He believed this 508 computation has created a hardship for his client. Mr. McGraw moved and Mrs. Souder seconded that it be recommended to the Town Commission,sitting as the Board of Adjustment, that the variance be granted as requested. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; NAY. Chairman Orthwein stated that she too felt that the addition would improve the property but that she did not believe there was a proven hardship in that the screen enclosure could be removed and the addition would be in compliance. She added that the Zoning Code had just recently been amended and that the 508 computation for screen enclosures had been carefully considered at that time and was felt to be fair and necessary in computing total lot coverage. 2. Alvaro Vera, Blair Construction, as agent for Diane Kessenich, 2423 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida - Construction of an open wood arbor connecting the dwelling to a separate studio which would extend 8 feet into the required 15 foot west side yard setback at the address stated herein, legally described in metes and bounds. Mr. Alvaro Vera advised that Mrs. Kessenich had delayed her departure in order to appear at this hearing and would explain the application. OMrs. Kessenich was recognized and stated that her property was one of the smallest in Gulf Stream in that it was originally a part of the Phipps estate that contained several buildings which had been divided several years previously. She advised that because these lots had building on them, there are many non -conformities, such as setbacks. The buildings on the various lots are rather close and she would like to increase the privacy along the west side of the property. Mrs. Kessenich stated that this could be acomplished by increasing the height of the 4 foot wall that currently separates the property and that to the west but she would much prefer to add to the beauty of the unique enclave by constructing the arbor which would be covered with various vines and plant material. Mrs. Kessenich closed by advising she had spoken to the neighbors and they are Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Architectural Review and Planning Board September 22, 1993 page 3 all very pleased with the proposed arbor. Mr. McGraw moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, that the variance be granted as requested. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. VI. Site Plan Review. A. Digby Bridges as Agent for John & Margaret Carson, 11 Hidden Harbour Drive, Gulf Stream, F1. - Removal of an existing tennis court to construct an addition to the existing dwelling at the address stated herein. Mr. McGraw moved and Mrs. Souder seconded that the site plan incorporating the variance that was previously granted be recommended for approval as presented. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; NAY. Chairman Orthwein stated she is so voting due to the fact she did not feel a hardship had been proven in the variance request that had been granted. B. Alvaro Vera, as agent for Diane Kessenich, 2423 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, F1. - Construction of an open wooden arbor to connect the dwelling to a separate studio at the address stated. Mr. McGraw moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the site plan incorporating the variance previously granted be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. VII. Items by Staff. A. November Meeting Date. The members of the ARPB unanimously agreed that the meeting would be held on November 16, 1993 at 9:00 A.M. Brief discussion was held regarding the December date. December 29, 1993 was given consideration but it was decided to wait until the October meeting to decide on a December date. B. Construction in Progress Report for August, 1993. The report revealed there to be $6,521,942 worth of construction in progress in the month of August, 1993. VIII. Items by Board Members. Mrs. Souder questioned if there were any problems related to develop- ment at this time. Town Manager Harrington gave a brief report on the current status of the Lepkanich project and also a report regarding a recent visit an auditor from the Federal Emergency Management Agency made to the Town,dealing with substantial improvement of properties with a finished floor elevation of the structure being less than the base flood elevation. IX. Public. There was no comment from the public. Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Architectural Review and Planning Board September 22, 1993 X. Adjournment. Chairman Orthwein adjourned the meeting at 9:50 A.M. A Rita L. Taylor, own Clerk N page 4