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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/26/2000I 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 :�:.0 a 01211 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board October 26,2000 Page 2 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board October 26,2000 Page 3 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 U 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board October 26,2000 Page 4 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 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board October 26,2000 Page 5 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