HomeMy Public PortalAbout01/28/1999MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1999, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL,
100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order. Chairman Wilson called the meeting to order at
8:30 A.M.
O II. Roll Call.
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 L. Taylor
Randall Stofft
Turner Dean
Linda Dean
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Agent for Turner Dean
Applicant
Applicant
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 12-17-98.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Kent seconded that the minutes be
approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes to the agenda requested.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 2-25-99 at 8:30 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3-25-99 at 8:30 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4-22-99 at 8:30 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 5-27-99 at 8:30 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 6-24-99 at 8:30 A.M.
The Chairman announced the above dates, adding that he will not be
present for the February meeting. Mr. O'Neal advised that he also most
probably will not be able to attend the February meeting.
OChairman 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, Linda Dean and Turner Dean.
There were no Ex -parte communications reported.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
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1. 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.
Randall Stofft, Agent for Mr. & Mrs. Turner Dean, explained that as a
result of the comment from the Board at the December meeting, the
proposed structure has been re -designed to a Bermuda style and the width
of the structure has been increased by 5' to eliminate the appearance of
a townhouse unit.
Mr. Stofft called attention to the unenclosed, covered porch on the rear
of the structure, advising that this does exceed the FAR by 230 square
feet. He noted that while there is a provision that would permit this
as a Special Exception, the plan fails to meet one of the specific
review standards that requires "for each one square foot of roof
projection over the maximum permissible FAR, two addition square feet of
roof projection must be provided that are within the maximum permissible
FAR". Mr. Stofft pointed out that this is one of the smallest lots in
the Town and it is just not possible to include additional unenclosed
area. He added that the covered porch could be removed but that it adds
greatly to the appearance. Another option would be to reduce the width
of the structure, but it would once again take on the appearance of a
townhouse.
Town Manager Garrison observed that the proposed is a proper design that
fits on a small lot and is well balanced. Mrs. Garrison advised that
she had spoken to Attorney Randolph regarding this matter and he had
advised that it would not be necessary to request a variance to the FAR
standards in that a variance could be requested from the review standard
that cannot be met. Mrs. Garrison stated that it would be necessary to
re -advertise this project whether a variance is applied for or not. She
explained that the architect had incorporated a special exception
setback that was not included on the application and therefore was not
mentioned in the courtesy notice to adjoining property owners. Mrs.
Garrison advised that Section IV.I.S allows a reduced setback of 10
feet, rather than the typical 15 feet, for structures on properties less
Cl than 13,000 square feet if the plans meet several criteria. She added
that the proposal appears to be consistent with the review standards and
would be recommended for approval after appropriate advertising occurs.
Chairman Wilson advised that the review standard for granting a Special
Exception for roof projections that exceed the maximum FAR was
established to discourage building to the maximum and then trying to add
porches.
Mr. Kent believed that the covered porch keeps the structure in scale
and did not believe that a precedent would be set if the Special
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Exception were to be granted. He felt that each application is
considered independently and different factors enter into each project.
Mr. Hornberger observed that this is a much better design than the other
that had an informal review.
Mr. O'Neal noted that this design is much improved and he was pleased
that the townhouse appearance had been eliminated.
Chairman Wilson stated that he liked the design and believed that, from
the comments of other Board members, the application will be favorably
considered, but it will be necessary to follow the established
procedures. He thought the option Attorney Randolph had suggested would
offer the applicants an opportunity to justify their request.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit the construction of a
covered, unenclosed porch consisting of 230 square
feet that would exceed the maximum permitted floor
area if 3,096 square feet by 230 square feet.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a two-story single family Bermuda
style dwelling consisting of 3,326 square feet.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded that action on this
application be postponed until the public hearing on February 25, 1999.
Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Hornberger; AYE, Mr.
O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wilson; AYE.
VII. Items by Staff.
A. Discussion of 1999 Gulf Stream Design Manual Revisions
1. General Discussion
a. Overview
Town Manager Garrison called attention to the suggested schedule for
discussion of the Design Manual Revisions and asked for comments
regarding the effectiveness of the Manual.
Chairman Wilson felt the Manual is working well as a whole when looking
at what has been built since adoption of the Manual when making a
comparison with what was built prior to adoption of the Manual.
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Mrs. Anderson agreed with Chairman Wilson.
Mr. Hornberger believed there to be a higher level of construction since
adoption of the Manual than before.
Mr. O'Neal commented that the Manual is working well when it comes to
protecting the neighboring properties. He cited construction in Delray
for a comparison, calling attention to the very large structures that
are permitted to overshadow the neighboring homes.
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Mr. Kent believed the Manual is working but that there are a few places
that are too restrictive and some that are not restrictive enough. He
C felt some attention should be given to the overall roof height as
compared to the size of the home. Mr. Kent then questioned if there is
enough individualism permitted in design.
Mr. O'Neal suggested that thought be given to finding some way to warn
residents early that there are provisions in the Manual that dictate a
range of acceptable colors that may be used on the outside of a
structure.
With regard to color, Mrs. Anderson believed there should be added
restrictions with regard to the color of shutters.
b. Information Needs
The Town Manager asked what exhibits or materials the Board felt might
be helpful when considering the items that are planned for the February
meeting. She suggested that the color charts would be helpful and that
consideration might be given to listing some traditional shutter colors
in the section covering Predominant Architectural Styles.
With regard to the discussion of floating docks, the staff was
instructed to bring appropriate photographs and to prepare for a
discussion regarding color restrictions. It was suggested that Mr.
Wheeler, who has furnished some material on floating docks, might be
available to join in this discussion.
To assist in the discussion regarding fences and shrubs, the staff was
instructed to contact the Cities of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach to
determine what their restrictions are to use as a comparison to the 5'
height requirement for pool enclosures that is in place in the County
Building Code. Town Manager Garrison explained that there have been
concerns that the required 5' may block the view of nearby property
owners when the properties are waterfront.
2. Windows
Mrs. Garrison advised that she would bring new language to clarify
"paired and tripled window (openings)" in the Gulf Stream Bermuda Style
section as was discussed some time ago.
The Board felt consideration should be given to having different
requirements for glass openings in relation to the location of the
structure. As an example, openings facing the ocean should be
considered differently than glass openings that would be viewed from
other properties such as across a canal or waterway.
The Board further wanted to consider prohibiting reflective glass in all
locations since there are now materials that will accomplish the same
result without being reflective.
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Mr. Kent believed consideration should be given to allowing picture
windows in the rear if appropriate.
3. Three Car Garage Door openings
Chairman Wilson believed that three car garage openings should be
permitted to face the street provided they are adequately screened from
view.
Mr. O'Neal and Mrs. Anderson advised that there are products on the
market that give the appearance of windows but are really garage doors.
The Town Manager asked if they could obtain some advertising on these
products and Mr. O'Neal replied that he would attempt to contact the
supplier for some information.
VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items by the members.
IX. Public. There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 A.M. following a
motion to do so made by Mrs. Anderson that was seconded by Mr.
Kent with all voting in the affirmative.
Rita L. Taylor, fown Clerk