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HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/24/1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1998, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. 8:30 A.M. Roll Call. Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at Present and Howard E.N. Wilson Participating:Hewlett Kent Muriel Anderson Douglas Hornberger Perry O'Neal Absent with Notice: Sara Winston Marjorie McGraw Also Present and Kristin K. Garrison Participating: Rita Taylor Randall Stofft William Wietsma Gerald Urbanek Chairman Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Board Member Alternate Member Town Manager Town Clerk Agent for Goodman Applicant Applicant III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of July_ 23, 1998. Mrs. Anderson moved that the minutes be approved as circulated and the motion was seconded by Mr. O'Neal with all voting AYE at Roll Call. IV. Additions, withdrawals, de There were no changes to t of agenda items. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. There will be no meeting in October 1998 2. Date of November meeting to be decided. It was unanimously agreed that the November meeting would be held on November 19, 1998 at 8:30 A.M. 3. Date of December meeting to be decided. The members of the Board agreed to hold the December meeting on December 17, 1998 at 8:30 A.M. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval Chairman Wilson asked that all persons who intended to speak at this Public Hearing please stand to take the oath. The Town Clerk administered the oath to Randall Stofft and William Wietsma. The Chairman then asked if there had been any Ex -Parte Communications and none were declared. Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Kent advised that they had spoken to staff regarding these matters. 1. An application submitted by Randall E. Stofft Architects, as Agent for Barry & Pam Goodman, the owners of the Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board page 2 property located at 3603 N. Ocean Blvd. Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as a portion of Lot 8 of replat of Lots 8 & 9, Gulf Stream Ocean Tracts. Randall Stofft, Architect for Mr. & Mrs. Goodman, advised that the existing roof is a mansard type and the tiles are slipping off. He Cstated that they propose to remove the entire roof and redesign to a s more desirable hip roof. Mr. Stofft further advised that a small portion on the south corner of the front of the home will be demolished and a new front entry constructed. In addition, three small additions will be added, these being on the east, west and south sides. Mr. Stofft stated that the entire appearance of the structure would change as the improvements will reduce the mass, and the floor to ceiling windows will be replaced. Mr. Stofft said that the exterior will be smooth stucco and cast, and will be painted in a color to conform to the provisions of the Design Manual, with the trim to be natural. Mrs. Anderson questioned if the second floor picture window on the east side could be changed. Mr. Stofft advised that he would again speak to the owners regarding this, but that the picture window had been a priority as it is in the master suite that faces the ocean. Chairman Wilson and Mr. Kent felt that many changes were being made to improve the design and they felt that the picture window could remain on the east elevation. Town Manager Garrison advised that if this has been a new home, she would have recommended that the picture window be changed. She recommended approval of the renovations as requested provided a permit from the Department of Environmental Protection shall be secured prior to issuance of a building permit for construction seaward of the 1997 Coastal Construction Control Line. With regard to the landscape alterations, Mr. Stofft stated that three existing Black Olive trees within the North Ocean Blvd. Corridor would be replaced with two Coconut Palm trees. The Town Manager reported that these proposed changes appear to be consistent with the AlA Historic Highway Landscape Enhancement Project. a. AIA VEGETATIVE DISTURBANCE PERMIT to replace 3 O existing trees with 2 Coconut Palms within the 50' N. Ocean Blvd. Corridor. Mr. Kent moved to approve the AlA Vegetative Disturbance Permit, finding the request to be consistent with applicable code requirements and the AlA Landscape Enhancement Project, and the motion was seconded by Mr. Hornberger. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE. b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to remove 3 Black Olive trees and relocate 2 Coconut trees from rear of property to front of property. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board page 3 Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded that a Land Clearing Permit be granted as requested. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE. c. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the demolition of 140 square feet and 3 small additions totaling 1,222 square feet to be added to the front, rear and south side of the existing two-story dwelling at the location described herein. Mr. Kent moved to approve the Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review based on a finding that all applicable code requirements have been met, subject to the following conditions: 1) A permit from the Department of Environmental Protection shall be secured prior to issuance of a building permit for construction seaward of the 1997 Coastal Construction Control Line. 2) The exterior color and trim shall be consistent with the guidelines in the Design Manual. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Anderson. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE. 2. An application submitted by William Wietsma Co., Inc., the owner of the property located at 3223 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 4, Replat of Gulf Stream Properties. Mr. Wietsma explained that the existing structures will be demolished and that the proposed dwelling will be for his own use, and then he displayed a rendering of the proposed one story, hip roof Gulf Stream Bermuda style dwelling. He explained that the proposed structure meets all setbacks. Noting that three car garages are prohibited unless they are properly screened from the street, Mr. Wietsma advised that he would like to replace the proposed landscape material along the driveway with a row of 14' Areca Palms in order to make a dense screen in front of the garage doors. He pointed out that the single bay door is set back from the double door so it will not be visible when approaching from the south, and further pointed out that there have been other approvals given for three car garages. Town Manager Garrison, addressing the variance request, explained that the Design Manual establishes limits for the Finished Floor Elevation with the purpose of the limitations being to ensure new homes are not disproportionately higher than existing homes, and to avoid a "pedestal - like" appearance. For previously developed lots, the Finished Floor OElevation is limited to the elevation of the previous home or the average of the two adjacent homes, whichever is lower. Mrs. Garrison pointed out that the elevation of the existing structure is 8.9' NGVD with the home to the north at 8.4' and the home to the south at 11.311, the average being 9.81. The Town Manager recommended that a variance be granted to permit a finished floor elevation of 9.5' to afford additional flood protection and yet avoid the "pedestal -like" appearance. Should the variance be granted, Mrs. Garrison recommended that the maximum building height be kept below 201. Mr. Kent felt that the design being considered does not comply with the Design Manual. He pointed out that there is no central roof peak and Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board page 4 the side wings are out of proportion, relative to the central portion. He also pointed out that the mass of the south wing is greater than the north wing and the fagade is complex with three step backs while other homes in the neighborhood have only one. Mr. Kent observed that 20% of the front area is garage, which he believed to be unacceptable. He suggested that the garage area could have been designed to accommodate the third car in back of one of the others. Mr. Kent acknowledged that the materials that are planned, and the windows, do comply with the Manual but he believed the wall along the front to be un -natural for a Bermuda design. Mr. Kent stated that there are homes in the neighborhood that have a large wing, but not the massing, and have achieved balance and symmetry. Mr. Wietsma advised that he could possibly redesign the driveway by making a turnaround at the south end and eliminating the wall. Chairman Wilson expressed similar concerns, especially the massing of the south wing that is in contrast with surrounding structures. He observed that the structure gives a lopsided appearance. Mr. O'Neal suggested that perhaps a different design for the second garage door would reduce the impact. He noted that this proposed structure is a great improvement over the existing structure. Mr. Hornberger stated he had mixed emotions. He was not as opposed to the symmetry but would prefer not to see three garage doors. He also remarked that this structure was an improvement over the existing dwelling. Mrs. Anderson agreed with Mr. Hornberger. a. VARIANCE to permit the finished floor elevation to be established at 9.5' NGVD, based on the averaging of the elevation of the 2 adjacent homes rather than the 8.91, the elevation of the existing home to demolished. Mr. Hornberger moved to recommend that the variance be granted to allow a 9.5' Finished Floor Elevation subject to the following conditions: 1) The maximum building height shall be less than 20 feet. 2) The drainage system shall be subject to inspection by the Town's Utility Consultant and approval by the Town Manager prior to C.O., to ensure no adverse impacts on adjacent properties. Mr. O'Neal seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the demolition of the existing structures and the construction of a one-story single family dwelling, consisting of 5,096 square feet, and swimming pool, at the location described herein. Mr. Hornberger moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to recommend that, based on a finding that the proposed home is consistent with applicable review standards, the Level 3 Architectrual/Site Plan Review be approved with Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board page 5 the following conditions: 1) The septic system must be approved by the Palm Beach County Health Unit unless the home is connected to the private sewer system. 2) All chain link fencing must be completely concealed by plant material. 3) All plantings in the R.O.W. shall be subject to the filing of a removal agreement, shall be designed 0consistent with the Town's R.O.W. policy and subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator. 4) The landscape plans for the front of the property shall be redesigned so that the plantings screen the garage from street view. 5) The driveway entryways shall be designed to include a swale, to prevent the run-off of drainage onto Polo Drive and to facilitate the free flow of drainage across the front of the property. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; NAY, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; NAY. 3. An application submitted by Gerald Urbanek, the owner of the property located at 3777 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described in metes a and bounds as a portion of Government Lot 1 in Section 3, Township 46 South, Range 43 East. The Oath was administered to Mr. Gerald Urbanek by the Town Clerk. Mr. Urbanek displayed a rendering of just the proposed additions, those being a garage to the front of the dwelling and a family room to the backside. He advised that apparently at sometime in the past, the previous garage had been converted to living area. Mr. Urbanek further advised that all of the shutters on the west elevation would be Bahamas shutters but that all shutters on the rear elevation would be Colonial. The exterior color will be changed to a more creamy shade of yellow that will conform to the provisions of the Design Manual, Mr. Urbanek said. Town Manager Garrison advised that the asphalt driveway will be replaced with St. Augustine brick and the asphalt at the front edge of the property will be replaced with sod. She reported that the original submission had shown an incompatible roofline for the proposed family room addition and that it has now been changed to follow the existing roofline. The members of the Board were in agreement that the proposed changes to the property would be an improvement. a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the Oaddition of a garage and Florida room consisting of 968 square feet to the existing one-story dwelling. Mr. Hornberger moved that the Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan be approved, based on a finding that the proposed plans are consistent with applicable review standards, with the following conditions: 1) Health Department approval of the septic system shall be secured prior to issuance of a building permit, unless the home is connected to the private sewer system. 2) All mechanical equipment shall be adequately screened. 3) The new driveway entry shall be designed to include a swale, to prevent the run-off of drainage onto Gulf Stream Road and to facilitate the free flow of drainage across the front of the property. 4) Prior to building permit application, drainage/grading plans shall Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board page 6 be submitted for the rear yard and driveway swale. 5) The storm shutters on the front elevation of the home shall be consistent in design, rather than a mixture of colonial and Bahamas shutters. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Anderson. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE. VII. Items by Staff. Town Manager Garrison distributed a letter from Mark Marsh, the Architect representing Thomas Murphy, who is the owner of the property legally described as Lot 6, Driftwood Landing, requesting that she review an attached revised site plan for a previously approved addition to the existing structure. Mrs. Garrison explained that the revised addition is 359 feet smaller than what had been previously approved. She questioned if the Board felt there should be a new application submitted or if they were comfortable with her reviewing the revision administratively. Mr. Kent believed it should come back for review but the other four members, after looking at the site plan, did not feel another application and appearance before the board would be necessary in that the scope of the approved project had been reduced. VIII. Items by Board Members. Mr. O'Neal suggested that thought be given to prohibiting three car garages from facing the street. Addressing the comment made by Mr. Wietsma concerning the fact that three car garages had been approved for other projects, Mr. Kent pointed out that Attorney Randolph had stated at an earlier meeting that just because something was approved for one project, the Board is not obligated to approve the same thing for another project. IX. Public. There was no comment from the public. X. Adjournment. Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M. Rita L. taylor, own Clerk