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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 ar meeting and Dubl 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. /��� Rita Taylor, Town Clerk 0'