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A R C H I T E C T U R A L R E V I E W A N D P L A N N I N G B O A R D O F T H E T O W N O F G U L F S T R E A M ,
F L O R I D A O N T H U R S D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 2 5 , 1 9 9 9 , A T 8 : 3 0 A . M . , I N T H E T O W N H A L L ,
1 0 0 S E A R O A D , G U L F S T R E A M , F L O R I D A .
I . C a l l t o O r d e r . V i c e C h a i r m a n K e n t c a l l e d t h e m e e t i n g t o o r d e r a t
8 : 3 0 A . M . i n t h e a b s e n c e o f C h a i r m a n W i l s o n .
I I . R o l l C a l l .
P r e s e n t a n d
P a r t i c i p a t i n g
A b s e n t w i t h
N o t i c e :
H e w l e t t K e n t
M u r i e l A n d e r s o n
D o u g l a s H o r n b e r g e r
M a r j o r i e M c G r a w
H o w a r d E . N . W i l s o n
S a r a W i n s t o n
P e r r y O ' N e a l
A l s o P r e s e n t a n d K r i s t i n K . G a r r i s o n
P a r t i c i p a t i n g : J o h n R a n d o l p h
R i t a T a y l o r
R a n d a l l S t o f f t
R u s t e m K u p i
J a c k H a n k
C h r i s W h e e l e r
V i c e C h a i r m a n
B o a r d M e m b e r
B o a r d M e m b e r
A l t e r n a t e M e m b e r
C h a i r m a n
B o a r d M e m b e r
A l t e r n a t e M e m b e r
T o w n M a n a g e r
T o w n A t t o r n e y
T o w n C l e r k
A g e n t f o r M r . D e a n
A g e n t f o r M r . D e v i t t
A g e n t f o r K a r i n L e w i s
T o w n R e s i d e n t
I I I . M i n u t e s o f t h e R e a u l a r M e e t i n a a n d P u b l i c H e a r i n a o f 1 - 2 8 - 9 9 .
M r s . A n d e r s o n m o v e d a n d M r . H o r n b e r g e r s e c o n d e d t h a t t h e m i n u t e s
b e a p p r o v e d a s c i r c u l a t e d a n d a l l v o t e d A Y E .
I V . A d d i t i o n s , w i t h d r a w a l s , d e f e r r a l s , a r r a n g e m e n t o f a g e n d a i t e m s .
T h e r e w e r e n o c h a n g e s t o t h e a g e n d a r e q u e s t e d .
V . A n n o u n c e m e n t s .
A . M e e t i n g D a t e s
1 . R e g u l a r M e e t i n g & P u b l i c H e a r i n g 3 - 2 5 - 9 9 a t 8 : 3 0 A . M .
T o w n M a n a g e r G a r r i s o n a d v i s e d t h a t t h e r e h a v e b e e n n o a p p l i c a t i o n s f o r
d e v e l o p m e n t s u b m i t t e d a n d i t w i l l n o t b e n e c e s s a r y t o h o l d t h e M a r c h
m e e t i n g .
2 . R e g u l a r M e e t i n g & P u b l i c H e a r i n g 4 - 2 2 - 9 9 a t 8 : 3 0 A . M .
3 . R e g u l a r M e e t i n g & P u b l i c H e a r i n g 5 - 2 7 - 9 9 a t 8 : 3 0 A . M .
4 . R e g u l a r M e e t i n g & P u b l i c H e a r i n g 6 - 2 4 - 9 9 a t 8 : 3 0 A . M .
5 . R e g u l a r M e e t i n g & P u b l i c H e a r i n g 7 - 2 2 - 9 9 a t 8 : 3 0 A . M .
6 . N o m e e t i n g w i l l b e h e l d i n A u g u s t 1 9 9 9
T h e V i c e C h a i r m a n a s k e d i f t h e r e w e r e a n y c o n f l i c t s w i t h t h e r e m a i n i n g
d a t e s a n d t h e r e w e r e n o n e a t t h i s t i m e .
V i c e C h a i r m a n K e n t a s k e d t h a t a l l p e r s o n s w h o i n t e n d e d t o s p e a k a t t h e
P u b l i c H e a r i n g p l e a s e s t a n d t o t a k e t h e o a t h . T h e T o w n C l e r k
a d m i n i s t e r e d t h e o a t h t o R a n d a l l S t o f f t , R u s t e m K u p i , J a c k H a n k , a n d M r .
L e w i s . M r s . A n d e r s o n s t a t e d t h a t s h e h a d m e t w i t h t h e a r c h i t e c t u r a l
b o a r d o f t h e P l a c e A u S o l e i l A s s o c i a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e p r o p o s e d
c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e L e w i s h o m e , a n d l a t e r h a d s p o k e n w i t h C o m m i s s i o n e r
L y n c h . T h e r e w e r e n o o t h e r E x - p a r t e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s r e p o r t e d .
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. Continued from the meeting of January 28, 1999
An application submitted by Randall Stofft, Architect,
as Agent for Turner and Linda Dean, the owners of the
property located at 3430 Oleander Way, Gulf Stream,
Florida, which is legally described as Lot 48, Replat of
Gulf Stream Properties No. 2 Subdivision.
Vice Chairman Kent reminded that this application had been reviewed at
the February Public Hearing and the application had been found to be
deficient in that the applicant had failed to file for one of the
Special Exceptions and a Variance in connection with the proposed
development, making it necessary to re -advertise the project. He stated
that the project was well received at the previous hearing and asked if
there had been any correspondence or contact from the neighbors. The
Clerk replied that there had been no contact. Mr. Kent then asked if
there was any comment from the Board or the public.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit a north side setback of
10 feet as opposed to the usual 15 foot.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mrs. McGraw seconded to recommend that a Special
Exception be granted to permit a 10 foot setback on the north side as
opposed to the required 15 foot setback. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson;
AYE, Mrs. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Kent; AYE.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit the construction of a
covered, unenclosed 230 square foot porch that would
exceed the maximum permitted floor area of 3,096
square feet by 230 square feet.
Mrs. Anderson moved to recommend approval of a Special Exception to
permit construction of a 230 square foot unenclosed porch that exceeds
the maximum permissible FAR. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hornberger.
Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mrs. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE
and Vice Chairman Kent; AYE.
c. VARIANCE, in relation to Special Exception #2, from
one of the Special Exception Review Standards which
provides that for each one square foot of roof
projection over the maximum permissible FAR, 2
additional square feet of roof projection must be
Q� provided that are within the maximum permissible FAR,
and all shall remain forever unenclosed.
Mr. Hornberger moved to recommend that a Variance be granted in relation
to Special Exception b., from one of the Special Exception Review
Standards which provides that for each one square foot of roof
projection over the maximum permissible FAR, 2 additional square feet of
roof projection must be provided that are within the maximum permissible
FAR, and all shall remain forever unenclosed. Mrs. Anderson seconded
the motion. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mrs. McGraw; AYE, Mr.
Hornberger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Kent; AYE.
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d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a two-story single family Bermuda
style dwelling consisting of 3,326 square feet.
Mr. Hornberger moved to recommend the approval of a Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit construction of a two-story
single family Bermuda style dwelling consisting of 3,326 square feet and
the motion was seconded by Mrs. Anderson. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson;
AYE, Mrs. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Kent; AYE.
1. An application submitted by Rustem Kupi, as agent for Fred
and Maria Devitt III, the owners of the property located
at 3030 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is
legally described as the South 25' of Lot 37 and all of
Lot 38, Gulf Stream Properties Subdivision.
Rustem Kupi, Agent for Mr. & Mrs. Devitt, displayed a color rendering of
the proposed structure and explained that the project meets all of the
guidelines of the Design Manual. He called attention to the two story
existing structure and advised that this will remain and a new parking
court would be installed off Gulf Stream Road with the landscaping on
that side to be the same as what was approved on the previous submission
made by the previous owners of the property. Mr. Kupi pointed out that
the new structure is a Gulf Stream Bermuda style with a partial second
story. The total square footage of the new structure is 6,168 square
feet, and when adding the existing building of 2,112 square feet, the
total floor area will be 8,280 square feet which is 1,272 square feet
under the maximum permitted. Mr. Kupi closed by reviewing the floor
plan and pointing out that the second floor is much smaller than the
first floor of the new structure, and advised that the existing front
driveway surface would be covered with Old Chicago brick.
Town Manager Garrison reminded that there had been a previous approval
for a new structure on this property that had been requested by the
previous owners of the property. She advised that the landscape plan is
the same as was approved for the previous owners, that the design is
well balanced and there are no conflicts. Mrs. Garrison recommended
approval as submitted provided that the previous approval, File #97-15,
is hereby superceded, and that the driveway along the north side of the
property shall be designed so that stormwater run-off is directed away
from the property to the north (with swale or slope to the south).
Vice Chairman Kent noted that there are exposed rafter tails on the new
structure that are absent on the existing structure.
Mr. Kupi advised that they expect to add these to the existing structure
and added that the existing building would be painted to match the new
building.
a. AlA VEGETATIVE DISTURBANCE PERMIT to allow the removal
of undesirable species and add new landscape beds and
features within the Historic Corridor.
Mrs. Anderson moved to recommend approval of an AlA Vegetative
Disturbance Permit, based on a finding that the proposal is consistent
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with the Landscape Enhancement Project and Mr. Hornberger seconded the
motion. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mrs. McGraw; AYE, Mr.
Hornberger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Kent; AYE.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
^ Construction of a 2 -story, single family Gulf Stream
Bermuda style dwelling with pool and cabana consisting
of 6,168 square feet.
Mr. Hornberger moved to recommend approval of a Level 3 Architectural/
Site Plan Review based on a finding that the proposed home is consistent
with applicable review standards, with the conditions recommended by the
Town Manager. Mrs. McGraw seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mrs.
Anderson; AYE, Mrs. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, and Vice Chairman
Kent; AYE.
2. An application submitted by Jim Fulwider and Jack Hank,
as agents for Karin Lewis TTEE, the owner of the property
located at 925 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is
legally described as Lot 63, Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
Jack Hank, Agent for Karin Lewis, called attention to individual color
renderings in each packet. He then distributed a revised east
elevation. Mr. Hank advised that the proposed structure is an English/
Georgian style which Mrs. Lewis prefers. Mr. Hank closed by advising
that the total floor area for the structure is 5,821 square feet, the
maximum permitted being 5,839 square feet.
Mrs. Anderson reported that the Place Au Soleil Association
Architectural Board had given unanimous approval of the project with the
condition that the existing fence be replaced with chain link fence
concealed with ficus hedge.
Mrs. McGraw complimented Mr. Hank on the treatment of the garage doors
that face the street.
Mr. Hank advised that they had tried to have the garage doors face the
side but that it was not possible due to the odd shape of the lot.
The Board Members agreed this is an attractive home with the revised
east elevation.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
Construction of a 2 -story single family dwelling
consisting of 5,821 square feet.
Mrs. Anderson moved that approval of a Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan
Review be recommended for the project as submitted with the modified
east elevation, based on a finding that the proposed home is consistent
with applicable review standards, with the condition that the wooden
fence is to be replaced with a fence that is more compatible with the
shape of the lot and architecture of the home, with such installation
being made in coordination with the neighbor to the west as much as
possible. The motion was seconded by Mrs. McGraw. Roll Call: Mrs.
Anderson; AYE, Mrs. McGraw; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, and Vice Chairman
Kent; AYE.
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VII. Items by Staff.
A. Informal Review
1. Accent color for Williams's residence at 3288 Gulf Stream
Rd.
C Town Manager Garrison called attention to a picture of the Monterey
Style home at 3288 Gulf Stream Road. She advised that the home has been
sold recently and that the new owner is changing the color of the
exterior of the home and would like to use the following color
combinations:
a. Primary color -Mushroom
b. Trim -White (shutter, etc.)
c. Accent -Pink (front door, awning)
Mrs. Garrison reported that she had looked through several architectural
books to try and determine what colors are traditional with this style
of architecture and had found no references to color. She further
reported that she had taken a windshield survey that revealed there are
no pink accents present in the Town. In addition she found that there
were awnings on the front of only three homes, and they were on
structures of a design on which awnings have been traditionally
acceptable. The Town Manager explained that a valance (scalloped) is
proposed to be hung under the front balcony a depth of 2' in order to
cover the view of a copper roof on a bay window on the front of the
first floor.
Mr. Hornberger did not feel that either the awnings or the pink colors
belonged on a Monterey style of architecture. He further pointed to the
fact that there are no pink accents in the area.
Mrs. McGraw stated that the color bothered her. She felt awnings should
be functional and if this was to cover the bay window, the window could
be modified so that the awning would not be necessary.
Mr. Kent stated that he had reservations about this and did not feel
this would be in keeping with the Manual.
It was unanimously agreed that an awning valance would not be acceptable
and the pink door would not be in keeping with the Monterey style or be
compatible with the area.
B. Review of Design Manual and Related Codes
1. Floating Boat Docks
Town Manager Garrison reminded that floating docks are currently
prohibited in the Zoning Code. She advised that Chris Wheeler, a
resident in Hidden Harbour who was present, has asked that the Code be
amended to permit a certain type of floating dock that is detailed in
the material that was included in the agenda packet. She pointed out
that this type of dock is designed to accommodate small watercraft that
drive onto the surface of the dock. She pointed out that the type of
watercraft that would utilize this dock would often be suspended from a
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davit. Mr. Wheeler had pointed out that davits are somewhat unsightly
and that this floating dock would be an option for small craft.
Mrs. Garrison advised that Mr. Wheeler had offered to prepare some
language to amend the Code that would be a subsection to Section 66-369
r) as follows: Subject to level one site plan approval, a maximum of one
floating platform may be permitted for the purpose of storing small
watercraft. The floating platform shall be constructed of non-ferrous
material, be black or dark earth tone in color, and may not rise more
than 12" out of the water.
No more than two watercraft of a maximum length of 14' shall be stored
on the floating platform. The platform dimensions shall not exceed 8'
in width or 16' in length. All watercraft shall be stored parallel to
the seawall.
A floating platform must be removed after three month of disuse.
This suggested language was well received by the members of the Board.
During discussion it was determined that language should also be
included to place a limitation on davits if a floating platform is
present and eliminate the dock attached davit if there is a platform.
Town Manager Garrison advised she would determine the proper location in
the Code for these amendments.
2. Color
a. Accent Colors (e.g. shutters)
The Town Manager reported that she had done a windshield survey of the
entire Town with regard to shutter accent colors and found that out of a
total of 211 observations, there were 82 homes with white shutters, 17
with forest green, 15 with black green, 12 with black, 12 with taupe and
11 with gray and slate gray. The remaining 62 were of various other
colors and shades.
It was agreed that the following amendments be made in the Areawide
Standards Article V: 1) Add "/Awnings" in the title of number 6.
following the word "Shutters". 2) Add under "Preferred", classic shutter
colors (for example: white, black, dark greens, subtle greens, taupe,
stained mahogany, dark slate blue, slate gray) 3) add under
J "Discouraged", non-traditional colors (for example: teal, peach, mustard
yellow, bright blues, bright orange) and as a second item, add, cloth or
vinyl awnings on the front elevation except on Mediterranean style
homes. 4) Add a "Prohibited" title and under that, yellow-orange and
bright pinks and a second item, add, extremely bright or florescent
colors. 5) Add to the last line following "trim color(s)" under
"Preferred" in number 10. d., "and accent colors". 6) Under the title
"Discouraged" in number 10.d. add to the last line following "trim
color(s)", "and accent colors" and add an additional line to read "non-
traditional accent colors". 7) Under the title "Prohibited" in number
10.d. change the second line to read "purples, red (except doors),
magenta, lime green and fluorescent colors or other extremely bright as
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trim or accent" and add two more lines, the first to read "accent colors
that overwhelm the homes appearance" and the second to read "quoins
painted a darker shade than the principal building".
b. Consistency with architectural style
It was also agreed that amendments be made to Article VII, "Predominant
(� Architectural Styles" as follows: 1) In the first line under
"Preferred" in Section A.5. the word "smooth" be added after "troweled".
2) In Section A.5. under "Prohibited" change the fourth line to read
"shades of purples, red (excluding doors), and fluorescent or other
extremely bright colors, bright yellow and bright pink as trim or
accent". 3) In Section B.4. "Shutters" under "Preferred" add
"traditional shutter color (for example: white, black, dark green,
subtle greens, dark slate blue, dark taupe, stained mahogany, slate
gray). 4) Under "Discouraged" in Section B.4. add "non-traditional
colors for Bermuda style architecture (for example, painted brown)". 5)
Add a "Prohibited" title in Section B.4. and a line under that to read
"extremely bright colors (for example: magenta, lime green, traffic -sign
orange, chartreuse, fuchsia, bright aqua blue, florescent colors). 6)
In Section B.6. under "Prohibited", change the eighth line to read
"shades of purples, red (excluding doors), and fluorescent or extremely
bright colors as trim or accent".
3. Wall and Fence Height
a. Measurement
It was agreed to change the second line in the "Prohibited" designation
of Article VI. number 7 to read "Any wall or fence over 8' (as measured
from the lowest existing grade adjacent to the wall)
b. Walls within setbacks vs. outside setbacks
The following changes to Article VI. District Standards were agreed on:
1) In the "Prohibited" designation in the Gulf Stream Core in number 6.
FENCES, after the word "Solid" add ",i.e. stockade". 2) The title for
number 7. in Article VI. is amended to read WALLS AND FENCES: ALONG SIDE
AND REAR PROPERTY LINES AND LOCATIONS NOT VISIBLE FROM STREET. 3) In
number 4. WALLS in the "Required" designation the following is to be
added under the Beachfront District: Substantial plantings in front of
any walls or hedges along AlA.
c. Height of hedges near ICWW
It was agreed that in the "Prohibited" designation in number 7. in
Article VI., the last two lines would be changed to read "Walls and
fences over 4' located between minor accessory setback line and waters
connected to the Intracoastal Waterway or 1978 Coastal Construction
Control Line".
d. 5' pool enclosure -exception for enclosures within 15'
of ICWW or on ocean?
It was agreed that this exception would be added in number 7. of Article
VI. where it is shown that a minimum 5' enclosure is "Required".
It was further agreed that in Article V., Areawide Standards, Section
C., General Landscape Standards, a third "Discouraged" item be added
which would read "Hedges over 4' within 15' of the ICWW, or if located
seaward of the 1978 Coastal Construction Control Line".
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C. Discussion of Design Manual Items for March Meeting
Town Manager Garrison reminded that there will be no March meeting and
therefore the items planned for review in March will now be considered
at the meeting on April 22, 1999.
('-) The list as prepared by the Town Manager was acceptable to the Board and
�J there were no requests for a special documentation related to the list.
D. Construction in Progress on February 16, 1999
The report showed that on February 16, 1999 there was $5,912,268 worth
of construction in progress in Gulf Stream, generating $18,172.22 in
revenue from fees.
VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items from the members.
IX. Public. There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment. Vice Chairman Kent adjourned the meeting at 10:15
A.M. on a motion to do so made by Mr. Hornberger that was
seconded by Mrs. Anderson with all voting in the affirmative.
Rita L.*Taylor, own Clerk