HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/25/2000MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2000, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100
SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
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Call to Order. Chairman Wheeler called the meeting to order at
8:30 A.M.
Roll Call.
Present and Chris Wheeler
Participating: Hewlett Kent
Muriel Anderson
Charles Frankel
Cynthia Neeves
Absent with Douglas Hornberger
Notice: Perry O'Neal
Also Present and Kristin Garrison
Participating: Yvonne Manboard
William Wietsma
John Marino
Chairman
Vice -Chairman
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Board Member
Board Member
Town Manager
Deputy Clerk
Applicant
Applicant
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 4-27-00.
Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded that the minutes be
approved as circulated. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs.
Neeves; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; 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, 6-22-00
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 7-26-00
3. There will be no meeting held in August 2000
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 9-28-00
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 10-26-00
6. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 11-16-00
7. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 12-21-00
Chairman Wheeler announced these meeting dates and asked if there were
C� any schedule conflicts. Mr. Kent informed the Board that he would not be
present for the July meeting. Mrs. Anderson reminded the Board she
would not be available for the July 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 William Wietsma and John Marino.
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Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any ex -parte communications. Mrs.
Anderson advised that she spoken had with staff. Mr. Frankel informed
the Board that he driven by the site.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by William Wietsma,
as Agent/Contract Purchaser for Barbara Karlson, the
C, owner of the property located at 578 Palm Way, Gulf
Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 23,
Polo Cove Subdivision.
Mr. Wietsma displayed a rendering of the proposed improvements. He
explained that a 502 square foot, second story addition to be placed
over the central portion of the existing home, with a new pool and paver
driveway were planned.
Mr. Weitsma explained that the current home is mansard style but with
the proposed changes it will be changed to Bermuda style. He went on to
explain that there was never any room for a swimming pool in the rear of
the home and he is requesting a Variance to permit the construction of a
swimming pool that would encroach 10' into the required 20' rear
setback. He indicated the improvements would not have an impact on the
neighbors in view of the fact that there are tall privacy hedges on the
north and south side of the home. Mr. Weitsma also asked for a Special
Exception to reduce the second floor addition rear setback from 50' to
45'.
Chairman Wheeler complimented the new design and inquired on how the
views of the neighbor to the south will be affected.
Town Manager Garrison stated that given the orientation of the home, she
did not see a water view issue.
Mr. Kent commented the overall project is an improvement and questioned
the new Code requirement regarding the foundation banding be higher than
the elevation of finished floor.
Mrs. Garrison read the new requirement from the codebook.
Mr. Kent wanted to make sure the metal spark arrestor on the chimney
could not be seen from the street.
OMr. Wietsma stated it could only be seen if looked at directly.
Mr. Frankel complimented the new design and inquired on the color of the
home. Mr. Wietsma replied it would be a creamy color with sage green
shutters.
The Board all agreed the proposed plan is an improvement. Chairman
Wheeler noted that the variance review standards were met asked the
Board if there were any more questions. There were none.
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a. VARIANCE to permit the construction of a new swimming
pool that would encroach 10' into the required 20'
rear setback.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Kent seconded to recommend that the variance
be granted to allow the construction of a new swimming pool that would
encroach 10' into the required 20' rear setback, based on a finding that
Othe proposed plans meet the mandatory variance standards. Roll Call: Mr.
Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and
Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to reduce the rear setback from 50'
to 45' for the second -story addition.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend that the
Special Exception be granted to reduce the rear setback from 50' to 45'
for the second -story addition, based on a finding that the proposed
design meets the applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE,
Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and Chairman
Wheeler; AYE.
c. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
construction of a second -story addition and other
improvements to convert the existing dwelling to a
Bermuda style architecture, and the installation of a
new swimming pool.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded that approval of the Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan Review be recommended for approval, based on a
finding that the proposed plans are consistent with applicable review
standards, with the following conditions: a) The Construction Traffic
Management Plan submitted with the application shall be followed during
construction. b) The stucco bonding shall be lowered to Finished Floor
Elevation level. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs.
Neeves; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VII. Items related to Previous Approvals.
A. Consideration of Landscape Plan at 2582 Avenue Au Soleil.
(Marino Residence)
Mrs. Garrison reminded the Board that Mr. Marino was directed at the
previous ARPB meeting to resubmit a revised landscape plan and to bring
in a sample of the driveway pavers. She also informed the Board that
following a request by Mr. Marino, Chairman Wheeler had graciously
agreed to meet with him to discuss the landscape design.
oMr. Marino displayed several potential pavers in shades of traditional
brick red and mottled brick red. The Board was in agreement on all of
the samples.
Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to approve the driveway paver
color at 2582 Avenue Au Soleil. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel;
AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
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Mr. Marino thanked Chairman Wheeler for
Board he will installing native trees,
carpenter palms around his home.
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his help and informed the
oak and gumbo limbo trees and
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Mrs. Anderson moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded a motion to approve the
revised landscape plan at 2582 Avenue Au Soleil. Roll Call: Mr. Kent;
AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and
Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VIII. Items by Staff.
A. Construction in Progress as of April 30, 2000.
Mrs. Neeves inquired on how long the permits remain open. Mrs. Garrison
explained that in some cases the permits could remain open for some time
until the contractor calls the County for final inspection. The Town
has made significant progress in following up on open permits.
IX. Items by Board Members.
Mrs. Anderson inquired if there were any changes to the status of the
Lewis lot on Emerald Row. Mrs. Garrison stated there were no changes.
Chairman Wheeler inquired if there were any further action needed with
regards to the boat dock at 960 Emerald Row. The Town Manager informed
the Board the owners did not appear at the Town Commission meeting and
that the request had been denied.
X. Public. There was no comment from the public.
XI. Adjournment.
Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 9:15 A.M. on a motion to do so
made by Mr. Frankel, that was seconded by Mrs. Anderson, all voting in
the affirmative.
Y nne E. Manboard
De uty Clerk
The
Board
was agreeable to
the changes. Mrs. Neeves suggested that
Mr.
Marino
add some color
to the (3) flower
beds, such as crotons,
OMr.
Marino
indicated that
he would consider
this change.
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Mrs. Anderson moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded a motion to approve the
revised landscape plan at 2582 Avenue Au Soleil. Roll Call: Mr. Kent;
AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, and
Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VIII. Items by Staff.
A. Construction in Progress as of April 30, 2000.
Mrs. Neeves inquired on how long the permits remain open. Mrs. Garrison
explained that in some cases the permits could remain open for some time
until the contractor calls the County for final inspection. The Town
has made significant progress in following up on open permits.
IX. Items by Board Members.
Mrs. Anderson inquired if there were any changes to the status of the
Lewis lot on Emerald Row. Mrs. Garrison stated there were no changes.
Chairman Wheeler inquired if there were any further action needed with
regards to the boat dock at 960 Emerald Row. The Town Manager informed
the Board the owners did not appear at the Town Commission meeting and
that the request had been denied.
X. Public. There was no comment from the public.
XI. Adjournment.
Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 9:15 A.M. on a motion to do so
made by Mr. Frankel, that was seconded by Mrs. Anderson, all voting in
the affirmative.
Y nne E. Manboard
De uty Clerk