HomeMy Public PortalAbout11 13 15 MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMER 13, 2015 AT
9:00 A.M. IN THE WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR. COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN
HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order.
Mayor Morgan called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
II. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor led the.Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating:
Also Present &
Participating:
Scott W. Morgan
Robert W. Ganger
Joan K. Orthwein
Thomas M. Stanley
Donna S. White
John Randolph
William Thrasher
Rita Taylor
Garrett Ward
Danny Brannon
Anthony Graziano
Christopher O'Hare
Martin O'Boyle
Hassan Tajalli
Richard Brummer
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Town Attorney
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Police Chief
Engineer
Resident
Resident
Resident
Architect -Ames Intl.
Architect -Ames Intl.
IV. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2015.
Vice Mayor Ganger moved to approve the minutes of October 9, 2015
and Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion with all voting AYE at the
roll call.
V. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
Town Clerk Taylor asked to add Item X.E., Agreement for Legal
Services and there were no objections.
VI. Announcements.
A. Regular Meetings and Public Hearings
1. December 11, 2015 @ 9:00 A.M.
2. January 8, 2016 @ 9:00 A.M.
3. February 12, 2016 @ 9:00 A.M.
4. March 11, 2015 @ 9:00 A.M.
There were no anticipated absences declared.
VII. Communication from the Public (5 min. maximum)
Those speaking were Anthony Graziano, Christopher O'Hare and
Martin O'Boyle.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Applications for Development Approval
There was no ex -parte communication declared, however Commissioner
Ganger advised he had driven past the site.
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The Town Clerk administered the Oath to: Hassan Tajalli, Richard
Bremmer, Chester Snavely, Christopher O'Hare, Martin O'Boyle.
1. An application submitted by Shane Ames, Ames International
Architecture as agent for Kenneth and Irma Herzog, owners
of property located at 960 Indigo Point, Gulf Stream,
Florida 33483, legally described as Lot 70 and part of Lot
69, Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
Hassan Tajalli, Project Director with Ames International presented the
Drawings for the construction of a 7,091 square foot two-story, single
family Anglo Caibbean style dwelling with attached 3 car garage and a
swimming pool. He explained that the ARPB had made several suggested
changes at their first hearing and those changes were made and presented
to the ARPB at their second hearing. He further explained that the
drawings being presented here reflect these changes and are the drawings
that have been recommended by the ARPB for approval. There were some
changes to the windows in the back, two eave heights were lowered, some
roof elements were added to break up the height of the two-story wall
area and the entry feature was redesigned, he said.
a. DEMOLITION PERMIT to remove the existing structures
from the property.
Commissioner Stanley moved to approve the Demolition Permit to remove
all existing structures from the property and Commissioner White
seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the property for the new
construction.
Commissioner Stanley moved to approve the Land Clearing Permit to clear
the property for the new construction. Commissioner Orthwein seconded
the motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
c. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit 147 square feet of covered
unenclosed area that exceeds the maximum floor area
ratio.
Commissioner Stanley moved to approve a Special Exception to permit 147
square feet of covered unenclosed area that exceeds the maximum floor
area ratio pursuant to Section 70-72(b)(2). Commissioner Orthwein
seconded the motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a 7,091 square foot two-story, single
family, Anglo Caribbean style dwelling with attached
three car garage and a swimming pool.
Commissioner Stanley moved for approval of a Level III architectural/
Site Plan based on the finding that the proposed construction of a 7,091
Square foot, two-story, single family, Anglo Caribbean style dwelling
with attached three car garage and a swimming pool meet the minimum
intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the
following conditions: 1) Any minor modifications in the landscape plan
shall be submitted to the Town Manager for review and approval and any
major modifications shall be brought back to the ARPB for review and
approval, prior to commencement of landscaping; 2) All boat lifts, docks
seawalls etc. will conform to Town Code Section No. 66-369 Docks; 3)
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Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the owner of the
property shall prepare and record a deed restriction which shall provide
that all roof projection areas shall remain unenclosed as per approval
of the special exception for as long as the structure is in existence
or exceeds the maximum FAR. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Orthwein and all voted AYE at roll call.
IX. Reports.
A. Utility Undergrounding-Danny Brannon (Engineer)
Mr. Brannon advised the Town will be advertising on November 29th for
bids to construct Phase II of the undergrounding project with an award
expected during the 3rd week in January 2016.
B. Town Manager
1. Barrier Island Fire District Feasibility Study bids,
evaluations and recommendations.
Town Manager Thrasher recommended that the low bidder, Matrix Consulting
Group, LTD. at $39,000 be awarded the bid and that Fitch and Associates
at $48,600 be awarded the alternate bid. He reported that the Towns of
Manalapan, South Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes and Gulf Stream
will all be sharing in this cost. Vice Mayor Ganger moved that Matrix
Consulting Group, LTD. be awarded the bid for the Barrier Island Fire
District Feasibility Study at $39,000 and that Fitch and Associates be
Awarded the Alternate Bid at $48,600 with the Town Manager and the Mayor
being authorized to sign the contracts relative thereto. Commissioner
Orthwein seconded the motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
C. Architectural Review & Planning Board
1. Meeting Dates
a. November 19, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. December 17, 2015 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. January 28, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. February 25, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. March 24, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. April 23, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
D. Finance Director
1. Financial Report for October 2015
The Mayor declared the report accepted as submitted.
E. Police Chief
1. Activity for October 2015
Mayor Morgan declared this report to also be accepted as submitted.
X. Items for Commission Action.
A. Resolution No. 15-10; A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING A $30.00 PER MONTH ADDITIONAL CHARGE ON ALL WATER
BILLS ISSUED BY THE TOWN, SAID CHARGE TO BE ENTITLED
`RESERVES", TO BE USED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS,
REPLACEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO THE WATER SYSTEM
LOCATED WITHIN THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM; REQUIRING THAT THE
TOWN MAINTAIN A SEPARATE ACCOUNT FOR THESE FUNDS WHICH SHALL
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BE LIMITED TO THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice Mayor Ganger moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 15-10 this
13th day of November 2015 and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Orthwein and all voted AYE at roll call.
B. Ordinances.
1. No. 15/6; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
TOWN CODE OF ORDINANACES AT CHAPTER 42, BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE IV, DRAINAGE REGULATIONS,
SECTION 42-94, DESIGN CRITERIA, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st reading)
Commissioner Orthwein moved for the approval of Ordinance No. 15/6 on
first reading this 13th day of November 2015 and Commissioner Stanley
seconded the motion with all voting AYE at roll call.
2. No. 15/7; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 22, NUISANCES, ARTICLE
III, NOISE, DIVISION 3, NOISE ABATEMENT AND CONTROL FOR
GENERATORS, SECTION 22-78, REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (13t reading)
Commissioner Stanley moved to approve Ordinance No. 15/7 on first
reading this 13th day of November 2015. Commissioner White seconded the
motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
3. No. 15/6; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION,
ARTICLE II, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, DIVISION 2, CODE
ENFORCEMENT, SECTION 2-68, JURISDICTION, TO INCLUDE
VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 58, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, UNDER
THE JURISDICTION OF THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st reading)
Commissioner Orthwein moved to approved Ordinance No. 15/8 on first
reading this 13th day of November 2015 and Commissioner White seconded
the motion. All voted AYE at roll call.
4. No. 15/9; AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CHAPTER 70 OF THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE GULF STREAM
DESIGN MANUAL, AT ARTICLE IV, SITE DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS, ELIMINATING SECTION 70-71(c) INCENTIVE FLOOR
AREA RATIO; AMENDING SECTION 70-77, FIRST FLOOR ELEVATION;
AND 70-78, SEAWALL HEIGHT; AMENDING CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE V,
AREAWIDE STANDARDS, DIVISION 1, GENERAL ARCHITECTURAL
STANDARDS, AT SECTION 70-100, ROOF AND EAVE HEIGHTS;
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SECTION 70-101, WINDOWS; SECTION 70-105, GARAGES AND
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS; AND SECTION 70-106, COLOR; AMENDING
CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 3, GENRAL LANDSCAPE
STANDARDS, SECTION 70-148 PRINCIPLES; AND CREATING A NEW
SECTION 70-151; APPLICABILIY AND PERMITTING; AMENDING
CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE V DIVISION 4, GENERAL OUTDOOR LIGHTING
STANDARDS, SECTION 70-166, PURPOSE, CATEGORIES; AMENDING
CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE VI DISTRICT STANDARDS, SECTION 70-187,
TABLE OF DISTRICT STANDARDS; AMENDING CHAPTER 70, ARTICLE
VII, PREDOMINATE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES, DIVISION 2, SPANISH
MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL STYLE, SECTION 70-218 ROOFS; AND
ARTICLE VII, DIVISION 3, GULF STREAM -BERMUDA STYLE,
SECTION 70-238, ROOFS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st
reading)
It was felt that there were some sections in this ordinance that needed
clarification and Commissioner Stanley moved that action on Ordinance
No. 15/9 be deferred to the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2015.
Commissioner Orthwein seconded the motion and all voted AYE at roll
call.
C. Engineering Services Proposal-NPDES Annual Report -Mathews
Commissioner Orthwein moved and Vice Mayor Ganger seconded to approve
the Mathews engineering services proposal and to authorize the Mayor to
execute same with all voted AYE at the roll call.
D. Items by Mayor & Commissioners
1. Mayor Morgan took the opportunity to congratulate Marilyn
Mayer who will have a birthday on November 26, 2015 and who is probably
the most long residing resident in Gulf Stream. He reminded that her
husband, Bill Mayor who passed away several years ago, was a well known
polo player who played in Gulf Stream and it was at the polo fields
that they met in the `50's, married and in 1960 moved into the home on
Polo Drive where Marilyn has resided ever since. He remarked that she is
a wonderful woman who embodies the class and dignity and traditions of
Gulf Stream, and on behalf of the town he publicly wished her a happy
birthday.
E. Agreement for legal services.
It was made clear that Jones, Foster has always represented the Town and
that Attorney Randolph has been assigned to attend the town meetings and
assist with town affairs. This agreement just confirms the arrangement
that has been in place for many years. Commissioner Orthwein moved to
approve the agreement for legal services with Jones, Foster and
authorized the Mayor to execute the document. Commissioner White
seconded Commissioner Orthwein's motion and all voted AYE at roll call.
XI. Adjournment.
Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:OOA.M.
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Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk