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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. i 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. Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting & Public Hearing May 25, 2000 Page 2 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. Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting & Public Hearing May 25, 2000 Page 3 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. Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting & Public Hearing May 25, 2000 Mr. Marino thanked Chairman Wheeler for Board he will installing native trees, carpenter palms around his home. Page 4 his help and informed the oak and gumbo limbo trees and C� 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. C� 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