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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/22/1994NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and Planning Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 2-2, 1994, at 9:00 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a meeting on Friday, July 8, 1994, at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission chambers of / the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, at which the following will be considered: An application for development approval submitted by Samuel Ogren, Jr., as agent for R.Stewart Scott, 2910 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 to permit the enclosure of an existing porch area to add additional living area at the address stated herein which is described as Lot 16, Gulf Stream Properties Subdivision. The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Town Commission, and the Town Commission shall make a final decision regarding the subject application, at their respective meetings noticed above. These meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence. Complete application materials are on file in the office of the Town Clerk located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be reviewed during regular business hours which generally include non -holiday week- days from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.' ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER may appear before the Architectural Review and Planning Board and the 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 THE 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: June 10, 1994 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA Rita L. Taylor, r wn Clerk NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and Planning Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 2-2, 1994, at 9:00 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a meeting on Friday, July 8, 1994, at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission Chambers of 77) the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, at which the following will be considered: An application for development approval submitted by David Rhoten II, as agent for Eva Hart, 1535 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 which includes: 1. A request to subdivide and replat the present 200.12 foot parcel adjacent to State Road AlA at the address stated herein,and briefly described in metes and bounds as the North 200' of the South 268' of Government Lot 1, East of Ocean Boulevard, Section 10, Township 46 South Range 43 East, into two 100.06 foot lots. 2. A request for a Demolition Permit to demolish the existing single family structure at the above address. 3. A request for an AlA Vegetative Disturbance Permit to remove the existing gatehouse and small narrow wall, both of which are located within 50' of State Road AlA at the address stated above. The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Town Commission, and the Town Commission shall make a final decision regarding the subject application, at their respective meetings noticed above. These meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence. Complete application materials are on file in the office of the Town Clerk located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be reviewed during regular business hours which generally include non -holiday week- days from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER may appear before the Architectural Review and Planning Board and the 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 THE 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: June 10, 1994 T? OF GULF STREAK FLORIDA dlA,- Rita L. Taylor, Fown a3.erk NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Architectural Review and Planning Board of the Town of Gulf Stream will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at 9:00 A.M., and the Town Commission will hold a meeting on Friday, July 8, 1994, at 9:00 A.M., both in the Commission Chambers of the Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, at which the following will be considered: An application for development approval submitted by Samuel Ogren, Jr., as agent for Harald and Pamela Findlay, 3424 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 to permit replacement of an existing porch with a family room; an addition to enlarge a bedroom; an addition to enlarge the garage; an addition for a closet area; and the addition of a vestibule, a total addition of 373.5 square feet, at the address stated herein which is described as Lot 9, Polo Cove Subdivision. The Architectural Review and Planning Board shall make a recommendation to the Town Commission, and the Town Commission shall make a final decision regarding the subject application, at their respective meetings noticed above. These meetings may be adjourned from time to time and place to place as may be necessary to hear all parties and evidence. Complete application materials are on file in the office of the Town Clerk located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 and may be reviewed during regular business hours which generally include non -holiday week- days from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. ALL PARTIES INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER may appear before the Architectural Review and Planning Board and the Town Commisison 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 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: June 13, 1994 TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA Rita L. Taylor, T wn Clerk CHAIRMAN: VICE CHAIRMAN: BOARD MEMBERS: ALTERNATE MEMBERS: Joan Orthwein William Lynch Donald McGraw, Jr. Samuel Ogren, Jr. Susanna Souder Betsy Hvide R. W. Hopkins June 15, 1994 REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1994, 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. A. Regular Meeting of May 25, 1994 B. Special Joint Meeting of June 9, 1994 IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. V. Applications for Development Approval -PUBLIC HEARING. A. David Rhoten II, as agent for Eva Hart, 1535 N. Ocean Blvd. Gulf Stream, Florida 33483. 1. SUBDIVISION & REPLAT-Request to divide the present 200.12' parcel at the above address into two 100.06' lots. 2. DEMOLITION PERMIT -To approve the demolition of the existing single family structure at the above address. 3. AlA VEGETATIVE DISTURBANCE PERMIT -To remove the existing gatehouse and small narrow wall located within 50' of State Road AlA at the above stated address. B. Samuel Ogren, Jr., as agent for R. Stewart Scott, 2910 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the enclosure of an existing, porch area to add additional living area at the address stated above. C. Samuel Ogren, Jr., as agent for Harald & Pamela Findlay, 3424 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483. 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit replacement of existing porch with a family room and add an additional 373.5 square feet with additions to various areas of the existing single family structure at the address stated above. D. Malcolm & Amy Butler, 4225 County Road, Gulf Stream, Florida. 1. VARIANCE -To permit addition of a garage that would encroach 5' Into side yard setback and addition of a second story that will exceed the maximum floor area ratio by 4 percent. 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the alteration of a non- conforming structure by replacing an existing carport with a garage and adding a second story at the address stated above. Vi. Items by Staff. A. Joint Meeting with Task Force & Town Commission -July 21, 1994 at 8:00 A.M. B. July Meeting -July 27, 1994 at 9:00 A.M. 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, SAID PARTY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCE- EDINGS, 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. N N REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1994, 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: Absent With Notice: Absent Without Notice: Also Present and Participating: III. Minutes. Joan Orthwein Donand McGraw, Jr. R. W. Hopkins William Lynch Susanna Souder Samuel Ogren, Betsy Hvide Chairman Board Member Alternate Member Vice President Board Member Jr. Board Member Alternate Member Scott Harrington John Randolph Rita Taylor David Rhoten, II John Bannister Samuel Ogren, Jr Amy Butler Mona Santarella Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Agent for Mrs. Hart Attny. for RAyer (Hart) Agent -Scott & Findlay Applicant Town Resident A. Regular Meeting of May 25, 1994 Mr. McGraw moved and Mr. Hopkins seconded that the mintues be approved as circulated. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein. B. Special Joint Meeting of June 9, 1994 Mr. McGraw moved that the minutes be approved as circulated and the motion was seconded by Mr. Hopkins. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals deferrals, arran ement of agenda items Town Manager Harrington advised that due to some recent court decisions, he has asked Attorney Randolph to explain a change in procedure for furture meetings. Attorney Randolph pointed out that in the consideration of variances, site plan reviews and special exceptions, this Board is quasi-judicial and as such, needs to follow some of the procedures that are common in court hearings. Mr. Randolph advised that all contact with persons supporting or objecting to matters that are to be heard by the Board must be done at the hearing and any evidence or comments related to the applications is to be presented during the hearing. He further recommended that witnesses be sworn in as is done in court and that an opportunity for cross examination be provided. V.Applications for Development Approval -PUBLIC HEARING A. David Rhoten II, as agent for Eva Hart, 1535 N. Ocean Blvd. Gulf Stream, Florida 33483. Mr. Rhoten was sworn in by the Town Clerk. He explained that his client, Eva Hart, is requesting to divide her property of 200.12' frontage on AlA into two lots of 100.06' each. He advised she has a buyer for the Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting & Public Hearing -June 22, 1994 page 2 property who proposes to remove all existing structures,with the exception of the sea wall,and construct a new dwelling on one of the lots with said structure expected to be 7,000 sq. ft. in size. Mr. McGraw questioned if the neighbors had been contacted with regard to possible purchase of a portion of the Hart property. Mr. Rhoten stated ^ that they had and that there is a possibility of the neighbor on the north purchasing a portion of the 200' to add to his own property thereby leaving a portion larger than 100' frontage available for the new proposed dwelling. He added that this is not yet a certainty and the prospective buyer wants to move forward with the subdivision. Mr. Hopkins stated he was reluctant to approve demolition of the structure without seeing what is proposed to replace it. Mr. McGraw shared his reluctance. John Bannister, representing the prospective buyer, was sworn in and stated that the purchaser plans demolition and site plan review to occur within one year. 1. SUBDIVISION & REPLAT-Request to divide the present 200.12' parcel at 1535 N. Ocean Blvd. into two 100.06' lots. Mr. McGraw moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that approval be granted as requested subject to a site plan approval for new development being obtained within one year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hopkins. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. 2. DEMOLITION PERMIT -To approve the demolition of the existing single family structure at the above address. Mr. McGraw moved and Mr. Hopkins seconded that it be recommended to the Town Commission that a demolition permit be issued as requested subject to site plan approval for new development being obtained prior to the commencement of demolition of the structure. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. 3. AlA VEGETATIVE DISTURBANCE PERMIT -To remove the existing buildings: and small narrow wall located within 50' of State Road AlA at the above stated address. Mr. McGraw moved and Mr. Hopkins seconded that it be recommended to the Town Commission that the permit be issued as requested subject to a site plan approval for new development being obtained within one year. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. B. Samuel Ogren, Jr., as agent for R. Stewart Scott, 2910 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream, Florida 33483. 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the enclosure of an existing porch area to add additional living area at the address stated above. Mr. Ogren was sworn in and explained that the applicant is asking to be permitted to enclose and existing porch to add additional living area. Town Manager Harrington explained that the structure as it exists exceeds the FAR. However, he said, the area that is to be enclosed is already roofed and counted in the FAR. Thus, the enclosure does not add to the nonconformity.and does not require a variance. Mr. Ogren circulated photosof the existing porch area. Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting & Public Hearing -June 22, 1994 page 3 Mr. McGraw moved to recommend to the Town Commission that the site plan be approved as requested and the motion was seconded by Mr. Hopkins. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. C. Samuel Ogren, Jr., as agent for Harald & Pamela Findlay, 3424 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida 33463. 1. SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit replacement of existing porch with a family room and add an additional 373.5 square feet with additions to various areas of the existing single family structure at the address stated above. Mr. Ogren explained that there are actually five areas to which small additions are planned. 1) Closet space on the southeast corner of the house. 2) Family room near the northwest corner of the house, partially replacing an existing covered patio which will be removed. 3) Guest bed- room on the north side of the house. 4) Two -car garage on northeast corner of the house with a portion of same converted from existing living area and garage areas. 5) Vestibule on east side of house. He circulated photos showing these various areas that are to be improved. He stressed that no variances are being requested. The members of the Board all agreed that the proposed improvements will enhance the appearance of the structure. Mr. Hopkins moved to recommend to the Town Commission that the site plan be approved as reqeusted. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGraw. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. D. Malcolm & Amy Butler, 4225 County Road, Gulf Stream, Florida. 1. VARIANCE -To permit addition of a garage that would encroach 5' into the north side yard setback and the addition of a second story that will exceed the maximum floor area ratio by 4%. Amy Butler and Mona Santarella were sworn in. Mrs. Butler explained that her lot is one of the smallest in the Town. She pointed out that when comparing her dwelling to the others along County Road, it is much smaller than the average. She stated that the improvements that are proposed are intended to bring her property more into conformity with others in the area. She added that the additions are the minimum possible to be functional and architecturally pleasing. She closed by stating that the granting of the two variances would enable them to have a home that is consistent with the character and quality of other Gulf Stream residences. Mona Santarella, 4230 County Road, Gulf Stream, Florida stated that she is the resident directly across the street from the Butler residence and she favors the proposed improvements as she believed this would upgrade othe value of --het- property. She closed by saying she is the one most affected as she looks directly across at the Butler property. The Town Clerk read into the record a letter from an adjacent neighbor, Brooke Lee, who was opposed to the proposed improvements. Mrs. Butler stated she had spoken to Mrs. Lee and sent her copies of the plans and had been told by Mrs. Lee that she had no objection and regretted having sent the letter.. Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting & Public Hearing -June 22, 1994 page 4 Mr. McGraw moved that it be recommended to the Town Commission that a variance be granted to permit the construction of a garage which would extend 5' into the north side yard setback due to the unique configuration of the existing structure on a lot that is smaller in size than the average lot on County Road, and due to the fact that the request is the minimum required for a one car garage. The motion was seconded by Mr. ii Hopkins. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman \� Orthwein; AYE. Mr. McGraw moved to recommend to the Town Commission that the request for a variance to permit a Floor Area Ratio that exceeds the maximum permitted by 48 be granted in that it is the minimum request to be architecturally proper and functional and make the structure more consistent with the character and quality of others in the area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hopkins. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. 2. SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the alteration of a non- conforming structure by replacing existing.portecochere__with a garage and adding a second story at the address stated above. Mr. McGraw moved and Mr. Hopkins seconded the motion to recommend to the Town Commission that the site plan be approved as requested for the same reasons as were stated in the motions to recommend approval of the variances. Roll Call: Mr. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Orthwein; AYE. VI. Items by Staff. A. Joint Meeting with Task Force and Town Commission -July 21, 1994.. at 8:00 A.M. B. July Meeting -July 27, 1994 at 9:00 A.M. These meetings were announced by the Town Manager. VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items by board members. IX. Public. There was no comment by the public. X. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 A.M. by Chairman Orthwein. Rita L. Taylor, 7 wn Clerk