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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 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board January 28, 1999 page 2 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 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board January 28, 1999 page 3 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. C� 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board January 28, 1999 page 4 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board January 28, 1999 page 5 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