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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/19/1999J MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION AND THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1999 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. Mayor Koch called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. II. Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call. Present and William F. Koch, Jr. Mayor Participating: Joan K. Orthwein Vice Mayor Fred B. Devitt III Commissioner Robert W. Hopkins II Commissioner William A. Lynch Commissioner Chris Wheeler Chairman ARPB Hewlett Kent Vice Chairman ARPB Muriel Anderson ARPB Member Douglas Hornberger ARPB Member Perry O'Neal ARPB Member Charles Frankel ARPB Alternate Member Absent: Marjorie McGraw ARPB Alternate Member Also Present and Kristin K. Garrison Town Manager Participating: John Randolph Town Attorney Rita Taylor Town Clerk IV. Summary of the 1999 Revisions to the Design Manual and Land Development Regulations as recommended by the ARPB. Town Manager Garrison reminded that at the time the Design Manual was adopted, it was decided that there should be a review of the Manual every two years. She advised that this is the second review. Mrs. Garrison reported that for the past two years she has been saving all comments and questions regarding the Manual from not only the ARPB and Commissioners, but from architects and property owners as well. The Town Manager stated that each of these have been addressed by the ARPB and recommendations made which have been incorporated in proposed Ordinance No. 99/3. The Town Manager advised that a few sections have also been included without recommendations for joint discussion. Commissioner Hopkins questioned if input from architects might be helpful. Mrs. Garrison stated that copies could be furnished to those architects who frequently design in the Town. Chairman Wheeler stated that many of the items included in the proposed amendments are as a result of questions from the architects. It was agreed that each section of the proposed ordinance would be considered individually. Special Joint Meeting Town Commission/Architectural Review & Planning Board November 19, 1999 page 2 Sections 1. & 2. The Town Manager advised that the Code is not clear with regard to the provisions for "Land Clearing" and "Exemptions" thereto. It was agreed that the Town Attorney and the Town Manager would prepare language for consideration that would require an administrative permit to remove one or two trees with a trunk of eight inches or greater in diameter, and to provide for exemptions from the permitting process. It was further agreed that a "Hardship" clause be provided. Sections 3., 4., 5. & 6. These were approved as proposed. Section 7. This was approved as proposed with the exception of para- graph "i." which may be changed to conform with the amendments in sections 1. and 2. Sections 8. & 9. These were approved as proposed but will need to be brought into conformity with the language decided for the "Land Clearing" sections. Sections 10. through 13. These were approved as recommended. Section 14. It was agreed that the minimum height for pool enclosure fencing should be changed from five feet to four feet high. Sections 15. & 16. Approved as proposed except that all floating platforms shall be black in color. Section 17 through 22. All were approved as proposed. Section 23. Agreed to change the minimum front setback from 25' to 30' and to also change the rear setback from 25' to 20' to compensate for the lost 51. Sections 24. 25, and 26. These were approved as proposed. Section 27. It was agreed to approve the proposed language and to add under "Discouraged", "Massing Centered on the Garage". Section 28. Approved as recommended. Section 29. Approved as recommended but do not prohibit asphalt shingles on homes that currently have asphalt shingles or wood shingles. Also, prohibit "S" tile and "roll" tile in all districts except Place Au Soleil where no mention of either shall be made. Special Joint Meeting Town Commission/Architectural Review & Planning Board November 19, 1999 page 3 Inasmuch as there would not be time to finish the entire review of proposed Ordinance 99/3, Mayor Koch suggested a date be set for another Joint Meeting. It was agreed that the next Joint Meeting would be held on December 16, 1999 at 8:45 A.M. following the Regular ARPB Meeting that is scheduled for 8:30 A.M. V. Review of proposed Ordinance No. 99/3 amending the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances to incorporate the revisions recommended by the ARPB. There were no objections to proposed Ordinance No. 99/3. VI. Public. There was no comment from the public. VII. Adjournment. Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 9:55 A.M. 2t, -7— Rita L. Taylor, Town Clerk