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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 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.
II. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating: Chris Wheeler
Hewlett Kent
Muriel Anderson
Charles Frankel
Cynthia Neeves
Absent with
Notice:
Also Present and
III. Minutes.
Douglas Hornberger
Perry O'Neal
Kristin Garrison
John Randolph
Yvonne Manboard
CHAIRMAN
VICE-CHAIRMAN
BOARD MEMBER
ALTERNATE MEMBER
ALTERNATE MEMBER
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Town Manager
Town Attorney
Deputy Clerk
A. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing of 9-28-00
B. Special Meeting & Public Hearing of 10-12-00
Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded that the minutes are
approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
IV
Additions, withdrawals
There were no changes
, deferrals, arrangement of
on the agenda requested.
items.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 11-16-00 @ 8:30 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 12-21-00 @ 8:30 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 1-25-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 2-22-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 3-22-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Wheeler announced these meeting dates. Mrs. Neeves and Mr.
Frankel reminded the Board that they would be out of Town and unable to
attend the meeting on November 16, 2000. Mr. Kent informed the Board
the he has an item on the 11-16-200 meeting agenda.
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
Mark Marsh, Randall Stofft, Peter Ince, Brian Pfeifler, Shane Aimes,
Jason Bianchini, Linda Polly.
The Chairman asked if the Board Members had any ex -parte communications.
The Board advised that they had spoken with staff. Mr. Frankel,
Mrs.Neeves and Mrs. Anderson advised that they had visited the sites.
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CMr. Kent stated that he had spoken with Mr. Pfeifler and visited the
sites.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Peter Ince/Randall Stofft,
as Agents for Barry & Pamela Goodman, the owners of
property located at 3603 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
C` Florida, which is legally described in metes and bounds
in Lot B, Gulf Stream Ocean Tracts Subdivision, for
approval of the following:
Mr. Stofft explained that the beach walkover has had Department of
Environment Protection approval and meets with state code requirements.
Mr. Pfeifler had concerns on how the height of the crossover impacts his
ocean view and how close it would be to his property.
The Board members discussed conditions to limit the height and visual
impact of the walkover.
Mr. Ince and Mr. Stofft agreed with the recommendations of the Board and
agreed that a single rail be placed on the south side only with no cross
bars and no treads will be placed on top of the level top of seawall.
Chairman Wheeler inquired of the Board Members, Mr. Pfeiffer, Mr. Sofft,
�j and Mr. Ince if they were comfortable with the decision. All were in
agreement.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to allow construction of a dune
walkover and addition of sand, 3' in depth, to cover
existing rock east of the 1976 Coastal Construction
Control Line.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of a
Special Exception to allow a beach walkover and a 31high elevated sand
area, subject to the following condition: 1) The walkover shall be
constructed to minimize its height, bulk and visual impact as much as
possible. In order to accomplish this:
(a) No cross members will be used (internal braces are acceptable)
(b) No treads will be placed on the level top of the seawall.
(c) Stair height shall not exceed 13" above grade.
(d) railing height not to exceed 36" above grade.
(e) A single rail will be placed on the south side only. The rail
will be eliminated if not required for safety purposes.
Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE Mrs.
Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
2. An application submitted by Shane Ames as Agent for Uhel
Polly and Jason F. Bianchini, the owner of the property
located at 2574 Ave. Au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida, which
is legally described as Lot 31, Place Au Soleil
Subdivision, for approval of the following:
Mr. Aimes, agent for Polly/Bianchini explained that the proposed home is
�) mostly Mediterranean with an "S" tile roof, pale yellow in color with
over 50% of landscape area.
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01 Mr. Kent stated that the front entry feature is not consistent with the
architectural style of Place Au Soleil. The outrigger detail and rear
elevation is a more contemporary style.
Mrs. Polly stated that she tried contacting Mr. Dittman, President of
the Place Au Soleil HOA, for approval but has not heard back from him as
a yet.
Mrs. Garrison informed the Board that Mr. Ames had made numerous
adjustments to the design in an effort to simplify the front elevations
and comply with the Design Manual.
Mr. Wheeler explained to the owners that the design is very beautiful
but lot of the features are not consistent with the style of the
neighborhood. The concern regarding eave height has come to the Board
before and, although this feature may not be seen from the street it
will set a precedent if this is allowed.
Chairman Wheeler complimented the landscape design and discussed with
the Board the roof and eave height of the front entry and massing, which
is not consistent with the Mediterranean style of the home. The Board
suggested lowering the roof height to 201, lowering the front entry to
12', the use of muttons on the windows on the north side and additional
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landscaping to buffer the north elevation.
The Board agreed to approve the plan with the changes if the architect
can get a revised drawing to the Town by 10-31-00 in order for the ARPB
members have time look at it before the Town Commission meeting of
11-9-00.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
construction of a one-story single-family dwelling
with some Mediterranean features consisting of 3,889
square feet.
Mrs. Neeves moved and Mr. Frankel seconded to recommend approval of the
Level 3 Architectural/ Site Plan Review of a new one-story residence
totaling 3,889 S.F., based on a finding that the residence is consistent
with Town requirements, with the following conditions: 1) The
Construction Traffic Management Plan submitted with this application
shall be followed during construction. 2) The roof height shall be
lowered to :520', prior to building permit application. 3) The entry
feature eave height shall be lowered to :5121. 4) Prior to building
permit application, the drainage plans shall be redesigned show run-off
calculations, and to prevent run-off into the road and adjacent
properties. The current drainage plans do not provide sufficient
information. 5) The Landscape plans shall be supplemented to add plant
material to buffer the north elevation.
6) Muntins will be added to windows on the north side of the home.
7) Revised elevations shall be submitted by 10/31/00 and available for
ARPB member review prior to the 11/9/00 Town Commission meeting.
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Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE Mrs.
Anderson; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
3. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, as Agent for Harry
and Deborah Sargeant, owners of the property located at
1420 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is
legally described as Lot 11, 11A, & 12 in McLouth
Subdivision, for approval of the following:
Mr. Marsh, agent for Mr. and Mrs. Sargeant, explained that the existing
Gulf Stream Bermuda home will be demolished and replaced with a two-
story Colonial/Gulf Stream Bermuda design home. The proposed home will
be accompanied by a pool, pool cabana and the existing gardener's shed.
Mr. Marsh indicated that the color scheme includes a buttery yellow
color with white trim and a mottled green tile roof.
Chairman Wheeler and the Board discussed the outriggers shown at the
eave line, and suggested that a more traditional rafter tail design
would be more consistent with the Gulf Stream Bermuda style, also the
addition of a string -course molding on the east elevation would be
preferred.
The Board suggested that Mr. Marsh revise the elevation and also the
windows in the rear. It was also suggested that additional landscaping
should be provided on the side facing the water in order to soften the
two-story height of the proposed structure.
The Board agreed that a white flat tile is preferred and recommended for
the district and Mrs. Neeves and Mrs. Anderson expressed that they are
not comfortable with the roof color and thought it would set precedent
in the neighborhood.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
demolition of the existing structures, with the
exception of a small accessory structure, and the
construction of a two-story Colonial/Gulf Stream
Bermuda design home, consisting of 12,998 square feet,
and a pool and pool cabana on the western portion of
the property.
Mr. Kent moved and Mr. Frankel seconded to recommend approval of the
Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review based on the finding that the
proposed plans are consistent with applicable review standards, subject
to the following conditions: 1) The Architectural/Site Plan File #98-18
is superseded by this approval. 2) The exterior color and materials of
the existing accessory shed shall be upgraded to match the style and
coloring of the proposed home prior to issuance of a C.O., unless it is
demolished. 3) A revised landscaping plan shall be resubmitted for
ARPB approval prior to C.O. The revisions should include:
(a) Additional plantings on the side facing the water. (b) Additional
plantings shall be provided to ensure that the gardener's shed is
concealed from street and water view (c) Trash bin to be completely
concealed from street view. 4) If the light moss green flat roof tile
[Nordic sample shown to ARPB] is used rather than the flat white tile, a
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covenant shall be filed prior to C.O. that limits the color of the home
to a light creamy yellow with pure white trim as long as the green tile
roof exists on the home. 5) Staff recommends that the architect and
property owner consider adjustments to some of the design elements
listed below. 6) Revised elevation shall be submitted for ARPB prior to
application for building permit. The revisions should include:
(a) A more traditional exposed rafter tail design. (b) Redesigning of
the window at the center of the rear elevation. (c) Smooth white stucco
columns. (d) String course moulding along the middle of the east
elevation. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; Reluctant
AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE Mrs. Anderson; NAY, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VII. Items by Staff.
A. Proposed Code Amendment to reduce the maximum preferred height
of the first story eave on two-story structures as directed
by the Board.
In response to ARPB direction, Mrs. Manager Garrison informed the Board
that she had reviewed the eave height issue and based on her findings,
she recommends that two-story structure eave height should be reduced to
10' 6" for one-story portions, instead of the maximum preferred height
of 11 feet previously discussed by the ARPB. The 10'6" height could be
applied to garages and structures near the road.
The ARPB members unanimously recommended approval of the draft language.
VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items by the Board Members.
IX. Public. There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 11:10 A.M.
Yvor#e Manboard, Deputy Clerk