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Home My Public Portal About10/21/1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1999, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. 8:30 A.M. II. Roll Call. Chairman Wheeler Called the Meeting to order at Present and Chris Wheeler Participating: Hewlett Kent Muriel Anderson Douglas Hornberger Perry O'Neal Absent: Marjorie McGraw Also Present and Kristin K. Garrison Participating: Charles Frankel Yvonne Chavez Charles Erickson Skip Jackman Chairman Vice -Chairman Board Member Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Town Manager Alternate Deputy Clerk Contract Purchaser Architect III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 9-23-99. Mr. O'Neal moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded that the minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE. IV. ons. wi M 4.-MIH7 f agenda i V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 11-18-99 at 8:30 A.M. 2. Joint Meeting with Town Commission 11-19-99 at 8:30 A.M. 3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 12-16-99 at 8:30 A.M. 4. Regular Meeting Public Hearing 1-27-99 at 8:30 A.M. Chairman Wheeler announced the meeting dates, after which Town Manager Garrison informed the Board that there were no applications for the 11- 18-1999 meeting, therefore there will be no meeting. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. Chairman Wheeler asked that all persons who intended to speak please stand to take the oath. The Deputy Clerk administered the Oath to Charles Erickson and Skip Jackman. Chairman Wheeler stated he had visited the site and asked if there is any other exparte communication, to which Mrs. Anderson stated she had also visited the site. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Charles Erickson, a contract purchaser of the property currently owned by Zola Eaton, Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board October 21, 1999 which is located at 3232 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, FL, and is legally described as Lot 32 and the north 50' of Lot 33 in Gulf Stream Properties subdivision. Mr. Jackman, agent for Mr. Erickson, displayed a rendering of the proposed improvements. He explained that they are adding a new room and I�JI deck to existing house, columns similar to existing which will be brick with stone cap, and a chain link fence, which would be covered by a hedge. Mr. Jackman also requested a garage addition that will be 321sq. ft. which was not a part of the application. Chairman Wheeler advised that they would focus on the submitted plans and then discuss the garage later. Town Manager Garrison inquired about the color scheme, which includes green trim and had not been decided previously. Chairman Wheeler suggested that the eaves be painted white, which was agreeable with Mr. Jackman and Mr. Erickson. Chairman Wheeler and Mr. Kent complimented the cupola and questioned the extra 2 1/2 -ft. pop up roof height at the top of the new entrance. Mr. Erickson explained the need for the extra height due to the glass above the door and to allow drainage. Mr. Kent and Mr. Wheeler expressed that they believed the additional roof section represented an eave height. Town Manager Garrison stated that if the eave height is a prohibited element the Board could not approve the application. Chairman Wheeler indicated that if the extra height above the door is removed the Board could proceed with approval. Mr. Jackman agreed to this change. Mr. Kent also suggested that for consistency with the neighborhood, he use stucco columns on the gate facing Gulf Stream Road, to which Mr. Jackman agreed. ^ Mr. O'Neal questioned whether the whole area would be hedged. Mr. ,i Erickson replied that the landscaping will a combination of boxwood and ficus plants. Mrs. Anderson inquired if the addition could be seen from AlA or Gulf Stream Road. Mr. Jackman stated it could not be seen because they are in a low-lying area. 2 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3 Architectural Review & Planning Board October 21, 1999 The Board Members were in agreement that the proposed changes to the property would be an improvement. a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit minor C1 renovations and additions to existing residence totaling 493 square feet, which include the addition of a game room at the center of the home, a cupola over the garage, a terrace at the southwest side of the home and an entrance gate off Gulf Stream Road. Mr. Kent moved that the Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan be approved, based on a finding that the proposed additions and renovations meet the intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards, subject to the following conditions: 1) All chain link fencing must be completely concealed by plant material. 2) The design of the gate on Gulf Stream Road should be simplified as much as possible (by excluding medallions and scroll decorations.) 3) Any new exterior color must comply with the Town's approved color list. 4) The eaves of the home are to remain white. 5) The raised roof area over the new entry is to be eliminated. 6) The columns by the back gate are to be stucco rather than brick. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Anderson. Roll Call: _ Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr. O'Neil; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. b. N OCEAN BOULEVARD OVERLAY PERMIT for the installation of a gate off State Road AlA and landscaping and chain link fencing within the 50 -foot corridor. Mr. Kent moved that the North Ocean Overlay Permit be approved, based on a finding that the proposed improvements will not conflict with the AlA landscape enhancement project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hornberger. Roll Call: Mr. Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr. O'Neil; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. Regarding the garage, Mr. Kent agreed that it would enhance the look of the house and the Board gave its general approval for the addition. The Architect needs to submit the appropriate paperwork and the Town Manager could administratively approve less than 300 sq. ft. VII. Items by Staff. A. Prepare for Nov. 19 Joint Meeting; Ordinance Draft �J Town Manager Garrison explained the summary of the design Manual and informed the Board that she italicized what she thought the Town Commission would be most interested in discussing. Chairman Wheeler asked if the Town Commission considered any items particularly controversial. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board October 21, 1999 Mrs. Garrison replied that the Commission respects the recommendations of the of the ARPB, but they would likely want to discuss items such as land clearing, pool safety and ocean front lot division. The Town Manager asked the Board Members whether the summary and draft ordinance reflected the changes they had discussed in past meetings. She asked for confirmation about s -tile. The Board agreed that s -tile should be prohibited every where except Place Au Soleil. Mrs. Anderson said she would discuss this with the Place Au Sol Homeowners Association. After much discussion the Board agreed that all new vinyl, PVC or white plastic fence materials should be approved by the Board and should be listed as "discouraged". The Board Members had no additional changes and noted it was nearly 10:00 A.M. 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 10:00 A.M. C. - v nne E. Chavez, Deputy Clerk 4