HomeMy Public PortalAbout01/24/1996REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND
PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
24, 1996 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. by the
Chairman, Howard Wilson.
II. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating:
Absent with notice:
Howard E.N. Wilson
Chairman
William Lynch
Vice Chairman
Fritz Devitt III
Board Member
Susanna Souder
Board Member
Robert Hopkins
Alternate Board Member
Sara Winston
Also Present and E. Scott Harrington
Participating: John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Gordon Hamm
Dr. Robert Baxter
Del Swilley
III. Minutes of the Regular Meetinq/Public Hear.
Mr. Lynch moved and Mr. Devitt seconded thi
as circulated and all voted AYE.
IV.
withdrawals,
were no changes reques
Board Member
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Agent for Dr.
Applicant
Agent for Mr.
of December 2
he minutes be
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Baxter
McGraw
approved
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. February 28, 1996 at 8:30 A.M. in the Town Hall.
2. March 27, 1996 at 8:30 A.M. in the Town Hall
3. April 24, 1996 at 8:30 A.M. to be confirmed
Chairman Wilson announced the February and March meetings and the questioned
if the date of April 24, 1996 at 8:30 A.M. was agreeable with everyone.
All agreed on April 24, 1996 at 8:30 A.M. Chairman Wilson reminded that
he and Mr. Devitt would not be able to attend the March meeting and the Town
Clerk advised that both alternate members had agreed to attend this meeting.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. Continued from November 29, 1995 and December 27, 1995.
Gordon Hamm as Agent for Robert and Valerie Baxter, owners
of the property located at 1100 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
Florida, that is legally described as the Revised Plat Blks.
D & E, Palm Beach Shores Acres, Lt 14A and the North 25' of
Lt. 15-A (less the West 317.51)
Chairman Wilson asked for all of those who intended to speak on any issue
on the agenda for this meeting to please stand and receive the Oath. The
Oath was administered by the Town Clerk to Gordon Hamm, Dr. Robert Baxter
and Del Swilley.
Mr. Gordon Hamm was recognized and he presented a plant, Schefflera
arboricola "Gold Capella", in a 3 gallon container, and advised that they
are requesting approval to plant a series of these plants to screen the
wooden fence at 1100 N. Ocean Blvd. He stated it was fast growing, salt
tolerant, drought resistant and has a dense foliage, all of which is desire -
able at this location. He believed it would grow to the top of the fence
within the period of one year.
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Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
January 24, 1996 page 2
Town Manager Harrington called attention to a letter from Urban Design
Studio, the Town's design consultants, containing comments and suggestions
regarding this plant and it's intended purpose. The letter states that
this plant material should provide a dense screen, sufficient to conceal
the 6' fence,if the following conditions are applied: 1) Plant material to
be #1 standard or better. 2) Plant material to be planted 30" o.c. in
hedge formation. 3) Overall height at time of planting shall be 32" or more -
full to base. 4) Plant material should have adequate sun exposure (full to
partial sun) to prevent defoliation at base and/or mid section. 5) Plant
material to be permanently irrigated and fertilized.
Dr. Baxter then presented an excerpt from a book, Garden Shrubs and their
Histories, and an excerpt from a publication by the American Horticultural
Society, both of which explained that the oleander plant, which was the
screening material for this fence prior to the storm, is poisonous to
humans and animals.
Mr. Lynch moved to approve the North Ocean Boulevard Landscape Distrubance
Permit provided that the requested hedge material be Schefflera arboricola,
"Gold Capella", and that all five conditions stated above in the letter
from Urban Design Studio are met. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hopkins.
Roll Call: Mr. Devitt; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Hopkins;
AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE.
2. Eric Soell of Clearwater Pools as agent for Mrs. Aloha
Krueger,owner of the property located at 960 Orchid Lane,
Gulf Stream, Florida, that is legally described as Lot 83,
Place Au Soleil.
a. LEVEL II ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the
construction of a screen enclosure around a swimming
pool that is under construction.
Chairman Wilson read in it's entirety, a letter from Mrs. Krueger advising
that because of errors and delays brought on by the contractor, they have
terminated their contract with them and are not prepared at this time to
present applicable material. Mrs. Krueger requested that this application
be carried over to the February meeting. Mr. Lynch moved and Mrs. Souder
seconded that action on this application be deferred to February 28, 1996.
Roll Call: Mr. Devitt; AYE, Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Hopkins;
AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE.
3. Delma Swilley of Del Swilley, Inc. as agent for John L.
McGraw, 1601 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, owner
of the property located at 1665 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
CFlorida, that is legally described in metes and bounds in
l Section 10, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, consisting of
1.27 acres.
a. LEVEL III ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the
demolition of the dwelling, a swimming pool with concrete
deck, a wooden deck, and a concrete driveway with
entry columns,and to determine if the site plan is
consistent with all applicable sections of the Gulf Stream
Design Manual.
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Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
January 24, 1996 page 3
Mr. Swilley stated that the scope of the work was covered in the intro-
duction of the item. However, he advised that they have decided that a
gate off AlA for access to this vacant property will be nEeded for maintenance
purposes. Mr. Swilley distributed a drawing of a proposed wooden gate that
would attach to the fence posts on both sides of a 10' opening. Mr. Swilley
stated that they will still be sodding over the driveway and apron as
the gate will only be used for maintenance access and there will be no
need for a hard surface. He added that they will be extending the existing
hedge to cover the chain link fence on both sides of the gate, and will
be planting some fruit trees which will not be within the 50' strip adjacent
to AlA.
Town Manager Harrington explained that the demolition approval is a part
of the Level III Architectural/Site Plan Review. He stated that the house
has no potential historic significance and that the applicant has scheduled
demolition to begin immediately upon site plan approval by the Town Commissioi
with new landscaping to be installed immediately thereafter. Mr. Harrington
further advised that the applicant is requesting to be permitted to leave
the gazebo and a small metal garden shed on the property after the demolition
of all other structures. He pointed out that in order to do this, a
Special Exception is necessary. Mr. Harrington stated that these are
accessory structures and as such, require the presence of a primary structure.
However, the Code provides that accessory structures may be permitted on
a vacant lot that is under the same ownership and adjacent to a lot on
which there is a primary structure with the granting of a Special Exception.
Should a Special Exception be granted, a deed restriction for the vacant
lot must be recorded that requires the removal of the accessory structures
if a new primary structure is proposed and the accessory structures fail to
conform with the Zoning Code at that time, he said.
The members of the Board indicated they had no problem with the addition
of the wooden gate after Mr. Swilley advised that it would be painted in
a_ shade of gray or green that would blend in with the landscape material.
Mr. Lynch moved and Mrs. Souder seconded that it be recommended to the Town
Commission that approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan Review
be granted as requested and amended with the addition of the gate, based
upon a finding that the landscape and site plans meet all applicable review
standards. Roll Call: Mr. Devitt declared a conflict in that Mr. McGraw
is a client of his, and abstained from voting. Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch;
AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION -To permit the existing metal storage
shed and the existing wood gazebo to remain on the propex
after the other structures are demolished and still have
the property revert to a vacant lot status.
Mr. Lynch moved to recommend approval of a Special Exception to permit the
existing shed and gazebo structures to remain on the parcel after the
demolition of the primary structure, upon a finding that the landscape and
site plans, as submitted, meet all applicable specific and general Special
Exception review standards, with the condition that the deed restrictions
specified in Article III, Section F., item 1 of the Gulf Stream Design
Manual be recorded prior to the issuance of the Building Permit needed for
the demolition. Mr. Hopkins seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Devitt
declared the same conflict as was declared in the vote regarding the
Level III Site Plan Review. Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Hopkins;
AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE.
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Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
January 24, 1996 page 4
c. AlA VEGETATIVE DISTURBANCE PERMIT -To permit landscape
material to be placed over the area of the existing
driveway apron along AlA.
Mr. Lynch moved and Mrs. Souder seconded that approval of a North Ocean
Boulevard Disturbance Permit be recommended to the Town Commission upon
a finding that the landscape and site plans, as submitted and amended with
Cthe gate, meet all applicable permit standards. Roll Call: Mr. Devitt
declared the same conflict as was declared in the votes that were taken
for Site Plan Approval and Special Exception Approval recommendations.
Mrs. Souder; AYE, Mr. Lynch; AYE, Mr. Hopkins; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE
VII. Items by Staff.
A. Construction in Progress in December, 1995.
The December report reflected there to be $5,108,278 worth of construction
in progress.
Mr. Harrington advised that Mr. Devitt has agreed to assist in the presenta-
tion of the Design Manual at the National American Planning Conference
that will be held in Orlando in the spring. He further advised that a
similar presentation will be made at a local planning conference that will
be held in the Town Hall on February 12, 1996. Mr. Harrington stated that
he, Mr. Skowkoski and Mr. Devitt will all participate in the presentation.
He expressed his appreciation to Mr. Devitt for being willing to join in
this endeavor.
VIII. Items by ARPB Members.
There were no items by the members.
IX. Public.
There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment.
Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:00 A.M.
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