HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/24/1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100
SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order. Chairman Wheeler called the meeting to order at
8:30 A.M
II. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating: Chris Wheeler
Hewlett Kent
Muriel Anderson
Douglas Hornberger
Charles Frankel
Absent with
Notice:
Also Present and
Participating
Perry O'Neal
Marjorie McGraw
Kristin K. Garrison
Yvonne Chavez
Clay Brooker
Shane Ames
Tim Diamond
Ciro Gomez
Mrs. Dean
Dan Carter
CHAIRMAN
VICE CHAIRMAN
BOARD MEMBER
BOARD MEMBER
ALTERNATE MEMBER
BOARD MEMBER
ALTERNATE MEMBER
Town Manager
Secretary
Town Attorney
Archit.-Ocean Estates
Agent -Ocean Estates
Agent for Dean
Resident
Landscape Architect
for Gerald Urbanek
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 5-27-99.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Kent seconded that the minutes are
approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of aqenda items.
Town Manager Garrison requested Item VI.B.1.A, Revised Landscape
Plan, be heard right after the announcements due to the scheduling
constraints of Landscape Architect, Dan Carter. Mrs. Garrison also
requested to add Item VII.A, Dean Residence minor design changes. There
were no objections.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. No meeting will be held in August 1999
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 9-23-99 at 8:30 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10-28-99 at 8:30 A.M.
4. November Meeting date to be decided
Chairman Wheeler announced these dates declared he had conflict with the
September 23 meeting but will discuss at the next meeting, since he did
not bring his calendar.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairman Wheeler asked that all persons who intended to speak at
the Public Hearing please stand to take the oath. The secretary
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administered the oath to Shane Ames, Tim Diamond, Ciro Gomez, Mrs. Dean
and Dan Carter.
The Chairman then asked if any of the Board Members had any ex -parte
communications or had visited the sites. Mr. Frankel, Mrs. Anderson and
Mr. Kent advised they had discussions with Town Manager Garrison. All
members including Chairman Wheeler had visited the sites of the projects
under consideration at this hearing. Mr. Kent further advised that he
also had discussions with Mr. Tim Diamond.
B. Items related to previous applications
(CONTINUED FROM MAY 27, 1999)
1. Submitted by Gerald Urbanek, 3777 Gulf Stream Road,
Gulf Stream, Florida pursuant to a condition of
approval
a. Revised landscape plan
Mr. Carter showed a rendering of the front of the garage addition and
explained that the large circular area adjacent to the garage had been
landscaped with Palms, Coconut and Bird of Paradise trees.
Chairman Wheeler expressed that at the April Meeting Mr. Urbanek was
told that these would not accomplish the softening effect that is
desired and directed Mr. Urbanek to revised the landscape plan to
"soften the appearance of the corner of the garage". Chairman Wheeler
commented that a number of the palm trees would ultimately exceed the
eave height and provide little screening. Mr. Carter added that
Hawaiian palms and Gumbo -Limbo were planted at the front of the
property.
Mr. Kent expressed that the Board directed Mr. Urbanek on what was
needed and wanted to ensure that a certificate of completion would not
be granted until all the approved materials are in place.
Chairman Wheeler also reminded that no certificate of completion would
be issued until these items were addressed.
Mr. Frankel inquired if there was a fine, and asked what action the Town
could take if the materials were not submitted to properly address the
condition.
Mrs. Anderson inquired on how much the fine would be.
The Town Manager and the attorney explained that if the Board determines
that Mr. Urbanek is in violation of the condition, the matter could be
referred to the Town's Code Enforcement Special Master, and that the
Special Master has the ability to impose a fine of $250.00 per violation
per day.
Mr. Kent moved and Mr. Hornberger seconded a motion to defer the item
until the July 29, 1999 meeting and direct the applicant to submit a
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revised landscape plan that does a more effective job of softening the
appearance of the garage, along with a color rendering that shows the
proposed plantings, and Mr. Urbanek or his agent shall be present at the
July 29 meeting to address issues. The certificate of completion shall
not be issued until the landscape plan is approved and the requested
materials are installed. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE,
Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Tim Diamond as Agent for
Delray Ocean Estates, Inc., contract purchaser of the
property currently owned by Bessie and John Connelly, Jr.,
located at 590 Wrightway, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is
legally described as Lot 11, Block 3, Polo Fields Plat #1
Subdivision, Gulf Stream, Florida.
Mr. Shane Aimes architect for Delray Ocean Estates, Inc. displayed a
rendering and explained the need for a special exception.
Chairman Wheeler asked the Town Manager to briefly explain the concerns
raised at the Town Commission meeting about the design.
Town Manager Garrison briefly explained the issues, including concerns
regarding the similarity of the home with the neighboring home to the
south, and concerns about the entry and balcony design. The Town
Commission requested a report from Urban Design Studio (UDS). UDS's
report indicated that the home is in compliance with the Manual. UDS
found both homes to have classical building forms but that many of the
architectural features are different, for example the quoins, balcony
design and entry way.
Mr. Aimes inquired if they have to come back to the Board for further
approval or revisions.
Chairman Wheeler stated the home already had a previous ARPB approval
and asked if there were any comments from the board. There were none.
Town Manager added that the Town Commission may require revisions when
they consider the item at its July 16th meeting. ,
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit the addition of a balcony
that exceeds the maximum Floor Area Ratio by 300
square feet, to be placed on the west elevation of a
proposed two-story Bermuda style single family
dwelling, which received previous Architectural
approval, at the location described herein.
Mr. Kent moved to recommend approval of a Special Exception to permit
construction of a 300 sq. ft. porch that exceeds the maximum permissible
FAR, subject to the following condition: 1) Prior to the issuance of a
certificate of occupancy, the property owner shall file a restrictive
covenant that prohibits the future enclosure of any portion of the 714
sq. ft. of covered, unenclosed area for as long as the structure is in
existence or exceeds the permissible Floor Area Ratio. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Anderson. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger;
AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
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VII. Items by Staff.
A. Dean residence minor design changes
Town Manager Garrison informed the Board that the changes to the window
and entry design are minor enough to administratively approve but she
would like to get the Board's input.
Mrs. Dean indicated the windows were being changed to increase natural
light in the house.
The Board members reviewed the mutton design and other changes. Mr.
Kent commented that the changes are attractive. The other Board members
agreed and indicated support for the changes.
B. Review of Design Manual and Related Codes
1. Continued discussion of roof standards
The Board reviewed the roof design changes from the last meeting and
found them to be acceptable, likewise, the Eave height restriction
should be left as is. On traditional Bermuda homes it was agreed to
delete two diagrams of Bermuda roofs that cause confusion.
On the definition of "Structural Height" the Board agreed that the
zoning code should be amended to add, "unless otherwise specified".
2. Consider alternative name for "RS -Fringe District"
It was unanimously agreed by the Board to recommend that the Fringe
District be re -named the North/South (NIS) district.
3. Miscellaneous
a. Doors
After much discussion, it was recommended that leaded glass panels and
etched glass panels be prohibited on Bermuda style entryways, as they
are not typical of the style.
b. Supplemental Regulations
With regard to mailboxes it was agreed that copper or brass mailboxes
are preferred, unfinished metals other than copper or brass are
discouraged and lighted mailboxes are prohibited.
c. Front Setback requirements, Driveway Setbacks
Town Manager Garrison reported that in her meeting with Urban Design
Studio, they recommended no changes to the setback regulations.
The Board discussed increasing the front setback requirements from 25
feet to 30 feet and creating a Special Exception for shallow lots.
Pertaining to driveway setbacks, a five-foot minimum should be required
except for curb returns.
d. Chimney design for Bermuda Architecture
The Board recommended that two items be added as prohibited features:
metal spark arrestors and exposed metal capped chimneys.
e. Hedges in the Core District
The Board recommended specifying that a hedge height of five to eight
feet is preferred in the Core District, based on the height of existing
hedges. There were no objections.
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f. Discussion of Architectural style
It was agreed that Contemporary and Meditterean Revival should be
prohibited in the Core District, and Classic architectural style
preferred in the North/South District to reflect the existing character
of the area. S -tile roofing materials should be prohibited in the core
and Ocean West Districts, as they are not indicative of the
architectural style of those districts.
g. Clarify 40% landscape openspace
The Board agreed that pool decks and driveways should not count towards
the 40% openspace area.
It was determined that the remaining items planned for review at this
meeting would be continued to the July meeting.
4. Revisions to Related Portions of Town's Code
(TIME PERMITTING)
a. Subdivision Regulations -Add provisions regarding
minimum access requirements
b. AlA setbacks -ensure consistency with design manual
c. North Ocean Blvd. Corridor
d. Pool regulations -5' barrier
e. Concurrency Annual Report - make scope more practical
d. Golf cart regulations - update per changes in State
Law.
e. Tree removal land clearing - ensure consistency between
Areawide standards and code.
VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items by the Board members
IX. Public. There was no comment from the public
X. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 10:15 A.M.
on a motion to do so made by Mr. Hornberger and seconded by Mr.
Kent all voting in the affirmative.
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