HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/29/1993CHAIRMAN:
VICE CHAIRMAN:
BOARD MEMBER:
ALTERNATE MEMBER:
Joan Orthwein
William Lynch
Donald McGraw, Jr.
Samuel Ogren, Jr.
Susanna Souder
Betsy Hvide
R. W. Hopkins
December 22, 1993
REGULAR MEETING AND CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
1 FLORIDA ON DECEMBER 29, 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 and public hearing of November 16, 1992
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
V. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUATION)
A. Variance
1. Continuation of an application submitted by Eugene Lawrence,
of the Lawrence Group, Inc. as agent for Thomas Crocker,
contract holder on property at 3580 Polo Drive, which is
currently owned by Charles Hallock, legally described as
Lot 7, Block 3, Polo Fields Plat #1 in Gulf Stream, F1. -
Addition of a second story to a portion of an existing one
story dwelling which encroaches 2.46 feet into the required
42.46 foot front yard setback at the address stated herein.
VI. Site Plan Review
A. Continuation of an application submitted by Eugene Lawrence of
the Lawrence Group, Inc. as agent for Thomas Crocker, contract
holder on property at 3580 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, F1. -Convert
garage to living area; add a new garage and second story; add
a detached cabana and dock; remove existing screen enclosure
and reconstruct pool, patios and driveways at the address
stated herein.
VII. Items by Staff
A. January meeting to be held January 26, 1994.
B. Construction in progress report for November, 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.
REGULAR MEETING AND CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 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.
III
Roll Call.
Present and
Participating:
Joan Orthwein
William Lynch
Donald McGraw,
Susanna Souder
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Jr. Board Member
Board Member
Absent with Notice: Samuel Ogren, Jr
Also Present and
Participating:
Minutes
Scott Harrington
John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Thomas Crocker
Eugene Lawrence
Jess Blackley
Mr. & Mrs. J. Meyer
Perry O'Neal
Charles Velie
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Board Member
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Applicant
Agent for Applicant
Landscape Architect
Town Residents
Town Resident
Town Resident
hearing of November 16
Mrs. Souder moved and Mr. Lynch seconded that the minutes be apprc
as circulated. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch;
AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE.
IV. Additions withdrawals deferrals,arran ement of a enda items.
Town Manager Harrington asked to have as item VII.C.,' nexatic
Workshop Meeting".
V. PUBLIC HEARING. (CONTINUATION)
A. Variance
1. Continuation of an application submitted by Eugene Lawrence,
of the Lawrence Group, Inc. as agent for Thomas Crocker,
contract holder on property at 3580 Polo Drive, which is
currently owned by Charles Hallock, legally described as
Lot 7, Block 3, Polo Fields Plat #1 in Gulf Stream, F1., -
Addition of a second story to a portion of an existing one
story dwelling which encroaches 2.46 feet into the required
42.46 foot front yard setback at the address stated herein.
Mr. Thomas Crocker advised that as a result of the comments and suggestions
that had been made with regard to the proposed improvements intended for
3580 Polo Drive at the public hearing that was held on November 16, 1993,
he was submitting a new design that addresses the eight points of concern
expressed previously. These are: 1) There are to be no floor to ceiling
windows; All floor to ceiling windows have been eliminated. 2) Reduce
the second floor area; The bulk of the structure was reduced by lowering
the ceiling height of the first floor living room to one story rather than
two story and by reducing the floor area of the second story master suite.
3) Structure to be compatible with neighbors(Bermuda preferred); exterior
has been revised to present the envelope in an architectural form similar
to its present architectural character which could be characterized as
"Bermuda". The materials, architectural elements, roof pitch and most of
the components of the structure are retained and expanded generally within
the footprint and the architectural vocabulary of the existing building.
Architectural Review & Planning Board- page 2
Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Continued
December 29, 1993
4) Increase landscaping to the south neighbor. In order to completely
screen the neighbor's pool area from the applicant's property, the land-
scape architect has planned 14 ft. to 16 ft. overall Callophylum planted
approximately 15 ft. on center along the entire face of the guest house
and underplanted with a ficus nitida hedge matching the existing perimeter
hedging. 5) Consider relocation of garage. This was found to be impractical
within the format of the existing house. The garage now exists on the west
side, next to the kitchen, with the doors facing the street which is a
current violation of the code. The proposed improvements provide for the
doors to not face the street in order to correct the existing violation.
As proposed, the building meets the side setback requirements. There is
no more space for the garage on the south side than on the west side.
Extensive planting of landscape material is planned for this property line.
6) No driveway gates. Driveway gates indicated on the initial submittal
have been deleted. 7) The rear of the house, including the new lanai
are considered acceptable. The lanai is to remain in its proposed plan.
8) It was suggested that Mr. Crocker discuss the plans with neighbors
prior to this meeting submittal time. The neighbors were consulted regarding
the revised plans.
With regard to concerns expressed by Mr. & Mrs. Meyer regarding the possibil-
ity of air and noise pollution from the vehicles entering and leaving the
garage so near the property line, Mr. Crocker stated that he would be wil-
ling to construct a concrete wall at the property line if Mr. & Mrs. Meyer
felt this would help. Town Manager Harrington pointed out that the distance
between the garage and the Meyer's bedroom is approximately the same as
the distance the Meyer's bedroom is from the street with there being a
greater amount of traffic on the street than in the driveway. He also
pointed out that the Stokes'driveway on the other side is approximately
the same distance from the Crocker residence as the Crocker driveway would
be from the Meyer residence.
Mrs. Souder voiced reservations about constructing a wall between residences,
as did Chairman Orthwein. They pointed out that in this particular area,
there are no walls, only landscaping that obscures fences. Mr. & Mrs.
Meyer stated that they had no objection to a wooden fence rather than a
wall. Mr. Crocker stated that he had no problem with installing a wooden
fence and that he would place landscape screening on his side with Mr.
Meyer then being able to place landscape screening of his choice on his
property. Mr. Charles Velie questioned how high the proposed fence would
be, inasmuch as he resides across the street from the Crocker property.
He was advised that the fence could be no higher than 8' as provided by
code, but the members of the Board, Mr. Crocker and Mr. & Mrs. Meyer believed
a maximum of 6' would be adequate. Mr. Velie indicated he would have no
objection to this provided it was screened by landscape material and did
not extend all the way to the street.
Mr. McGraw moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the
variance be granted as requested provided that a heavy landscape barrier
be installed on the west side property line with a 6' high wooden fence to
be added in the event the landscape barrier was found to be inadequate
to lessen the noise and air pollution from vehicles using the driveway.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Souder. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mrs.
Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE, adding that she is
so voting due to the Crocker's having addressed the 8 points that were in
question at the first session of the public hearing on November 16, 1993.
Architectural Review & Planning Board- page 3
Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Continued
December 29, 1993
Mrs. Souder complimented Mr. & Mrs. Crocker on the changes to the design
of their proposed improvements and Perry O'Neal thanked the Crockers
on behalf of the public.
VI. Site Plan Review.
A. Continuation of an application submitted by Eugene Lawrence of
l the Lawrence Group, Inc. as agent for Thomas Crocker, contract
\ holder on property at 3580 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, F1. -Convert
garage to living area; add a new garage and second story; add
and reconstruct pool, patios and driveways at the address
stated herein.
Town Manager Harrington pointed out that with the revisions that were
made, the square footage of all structures on the property has decreased
by 3% and the volume (cubical content) of the main house has decreased by
over 14%. He also called attention to the rendering which shows the structure
to be yellow in color with a white roof and added that staff has been made
aware that the neighbors have reviewed the revised plans and their responses
have been favorable but no formal correspondence has been received in this
regard. In closing, Mr. Harrington pointed out that a new office/den has
been added onto the back of the garage which replaces a similar room which
was eliminated from the second floor of the master suite but that to offset
the square footage of lot coverage, the gazebo that was shown on the first
site plan has been eliminated.
Chairman Orthwein asked for public comment and Mr. Perry O'Neal asked the
Town Clerk to read "A Plea from Gulf Stream Residents" that had been signed
by 24 persons. The message imparted was that the characteristic look of
Gulf Stream be maintained with development and redevelopment being directed
toward smaller structures, more open landscaped areas with less paved
courtyards and gigantic pools and protecting the privacy of surrounding
properties.
Mr. Lynch moved and Mr. McGraw seconded that the site plan as revised on
drawings dated December 17, 1993 be recommended to the Town Commission
for approval with the same conditions of approval as were attached to the
granting of the variance earlier in the meeting. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE,
Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE.
VII. Items by Staff.
A. January meeting to be held January 26, 1994.
This was announced by Town Manager Harrington and he added that the Town
Commission would be meeting on January 14, 1994 at 9:00 A.M. at which time
the Crocker application would be acted upon.
B. Construction in progress report for November, 1993.
The report revealed there to be $7,628,971 worth of construction in progress
in the month of November, 1993.
C. Annexation Workshop to be held January 20, 1994 at 4:00 P.M.
Mr. Harrington announced that the Town Commission would be holding a workshop
to discuss the possibility of annexing a parcel of land adjacent to Place
Au Soleil on the north which is owned by the Florida Inland Navigation
District and all or a portion of properties north of Sea Road and east of
County Road as far north as St. Andrews. He explained that this matter may
come before the Architectural Review and Planning Board and that they are
being provided with an analysis of each area.
Architectural Review & Planning Board- page 4
Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Continued
December 29, 1993
VIII. Items by Board Members.
Mrs. Souder stated that she believed the zoning code should be
reviewed in an effort to make it more clear as to the type of structures
the residents in Gulf Stream want to see. She acknowledged that the recent
code update had helped but felt that it was not specific enough to give
direction to those wanting to build or remodel. She moved that it be
recommended to the Town Commission that a citizens committee be appointed
to review the codes and recommend changes that would be helpful. The motion
was seconded by Mr. McGraw. Roll Call: Mrs. McGraw; AYE, Mrs. Souder;
AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein.
IX. Public.
There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment.
Chairman Orthwein adjourned the meeting at 10:22 A.M. on a motion
to do so made by Mr. Lynch which was seconded by Mr. McGraw with all voting
in the affirmative.
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Rita Taylor, Town Clerk
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