HomeMy Public PortalAbout03/22/2001MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2001, 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
Also Present:
Chris Wheeler
Hewlett Kent
Muriel Anderson
Charles Frankel III
Perry O'Neal
Cynthia Neeves
Anne Strawn
Also Present and Kristin Garrison
Participating: Rita Taylor
Janice Whitsell
Raymond Balassiano
Ned Macdonald
Harold Snowden
Evelyn Snowden
Chairman
Vice -Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Applicant
Agent for Fahmy
Resident
Resident
Resident
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 2-22-01.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded that the minutes be
approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals
There were no changes in the agen
t of agenda items.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 4-26-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 5-24-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 6-21-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 7-26-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 9-27-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
6. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 10-25-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
7. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 11-15-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
8. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 12-20-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Wheeler called attention to the above dates. He then advised
he had a conflict with May 24, 2001 but could make the meeting if it
were to be held on May 17, 2000. Some of the other Board Members
advised that they also had a conflict on May 24, 2001 and it was agreed
unanimously that the May meeting would be held on May 17, 2001 at 8:30
A.M. Mrs. Neeves stated for the record that she has a conflict with the
April 26, 2001 meeting date.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
Chairman Wheeler asked if any of the Board Members had ex -parte
communications to declare.
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Mrs. Anderson visited sites, spoke to staff, Mr. Fahmy's architect and
O builder and some residents in Place Au Soleil. Mr. Kent spoke to the
Wiles regarding enclosing the third garage and Chairman Wheeler had
spoken to staff and reviewed some plans that will be presented later in
the meeting.
Town Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to Ned Macdonald, Harold
Snowden, Evelyn Snowden, Janice Whitsell and Raymond Balassiano.
1. An application submitted by Laurence W. Lane, as Agent for
Janice Whitsell, the owner of property located at 3420
Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plat No. 1, Polo Fields
Subdivision.
In the absence of Mr. Lane, Mrs. Whitsell explained that she is
requesting approval to construct a two-story garage in front of the
southeast corner of the house, with the second floor to be used as
storage area. She further explained that a new front entry is planned
and a new bay window on the south side.
Mr. Kent questioned if all setbacks would be met and was advised that
none of the new structure would encroach. He then observed that the
cupola appears to be out of scale with the structure.
Mrs. Whitsell advised that if the Board so desired, she would have the
cupola removed.
Some of the members felt a cupola would add to the design and Mrs.
Neeves and the Town Manager suggested that a cupola atop the one-story
portion may tend to balance the structure with the second story roof
extending above the single story roof.
Mr. Kent noted that the original plan he had seen showed four posts near
the front of the garage that are not there on this plan.
Mrs. Whitsell stated she had not requested those posts but she inquired
if it would be acceptable to construct one entry post on each side of
the driveway near the street in front of the garage and was advised this
would be acceptable.
a. A LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
additions to the existing dwelling, totaling 1,533 sq.
feet, that include; a 2 -story garage in front of the
southeast corner of house; a new front entry; and a
new bay window on the south side.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Frankel seconded to recommend that the Level
3 Architectural/Site Plan Review be approved, based on a finding that
the proposed plans are consistent with applicable review standards with
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the following conditions: 1) The Construction Traffic Management Plan
submitted with the application shall be followed during construction. 2)
Exterior colors shall comply with the provisions of the design manual.
3) The owner must comply with all National Flood Insurance Program
requirements applicable to the addition. 4) The property owner is
requested to bury electrical, cable and phone service lines underground,
if possible. 5) The cupola shall be removed or redesigned to be in scale
with other cupolas in the area. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr.
Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit additional floor area for
a 95 sq. foot unenclosed balcony above the new garage.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Frankel seconded to recommend approval of a
Special Exception to allow unenclosed porch area to exceed the permitted
FAR by 95 square feet, subject to the following condition: Prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the owner shall record a deed
restriction requiring that 273 square feet of front porch and balcony
area shall forever remain unenclosed as long as the structure exists.
Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr.
O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
2. An application submitted by Raymond Balassiano, as agent
For Safwat Fahmy, owner of the property located at 2500
Avenue Au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 53, less the westerly 6 feet in Place Au
Soleil Subdivision.
Mr. Balassiano advised that they had recently learned that a calculation
error had been made with regard to square footage permitted. He
explained that the square footage on the second story exceeded the
maximum 75% of the first floor square footage. As a result, an
alternate design was presented showing the first floor extended 7' to
the west (media room) and the second floor reduced by 4' in the same
area, creating a second floor deck.
The Board, noting that the railing around the deck was a solid wall,
felt this should be changed to an open rail design to reduce the massive
appearance. In addition, they suggested that the columns at the front
J of the home be extended to penetrate the 2nd floor deck, and that there
be no overhead open beams over the deck that are shown as optional. The
Board also noted that the porch on the rear should be changed to an open
handrail to match the one in the front.
Mrs. Anderson advised that neighbors are concerned that the driveway not
be made any smaller than what is there currently, citing the number of
vehicles that park along the street causing traffic congestion. She
believed that by extending the first floor, the driveway would be
impacted. This was confirmed by Mr. Balassiano and he added that it may
be possible to create additional onsite parking by installing the open
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pavers that permit grass to grow through the centers, giving the
appearance of a green lawn.
OThe members of the Board also noted there were no muntins in the windows
above the garage doors and Mr. Balassiano stated those would be added.
Chairman Wheeler asked if anyone from the public cared to speak and Mrs.
Snowden was recognized.
Mrs. Snowden pointed out that with the addition, she would be seeing
nothing but the side of the house and added that since Mr. Fahmy has an
extremely large boat parked in the back, her view of the water is
already compromised.
Chairman Wheeler asked Mrs. Snowden if this could be mitigated with
dense landscaping material, to which she replied she would be pleased if
that were to be accomplished.
Mr. Balassiano stated they would be happy to comply with the suggestions
that have been made in order to move the project along.
a. A LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a two story addition to an existing
two-story contemporary style dwelling and the
enclosure of existing covered area on the ground floor
totaling 2,217 square feet. The roofing material will
be changed to wood shakes and there will be new
siding, which will conform to existing design
provisions.
Mr. O'Neal moved and Mr. Kent seconded the motion to recommend approval
of the Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review, based on a finding that
the alternate design with the 2nd floor deck is consistent with
applicable review standards, subject to the following conditions: 1)
Prior to C.O., the owner shall bring back for ARPB approval a landscape
plan prepared by a landscape architect showing tiered landscaping along
the Northwest and front side of the property. 2) The Architect shall
submit several handrail designs (rear and front) for consideration and
approval prior to issuance of a building permit. 3) The exterior color
shall comply with the Design Manual. 4) Muntins shall be added to the
windows above the garage doors. 5) The site design shall provide
adequate off-street parking to accommodate service vehicles on site.
Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr.
O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Wheeler, AYE.
VII. Items Related to Previous Approvals.
A. 3223 Polo Drive
1. Amendment to front elevation to remove third car garage
door & install a window
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In the absence of Mr. Wietsma, Town Manager Garrison advised that the
new owners want to convert the third garage into a utility room and
C; reconfigure the driveway to have straight access from the street into
the remaining double garage.
The Board agreed this would be an improvement to the design but that
some foundation landscaping should be installed under the window that
will be replacing the garage door.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Kent seconded to
eliminate the third garage and replace the
foundation landscaping is installed under
Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel;
Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
2. Amendment to condition #4
It was noted that condition #4 required a
landscaping for the front of the property
to screen the garage from street view.
recommend approval to
door with a window, provided
the window. Roll Call: Mrs.
AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and
covenant to be filed requiring
to be perpetually maintained
Inasmuch as the objectionable third garage is being eliminated, Mr.
Frankel moved and Mr. Kent seconded that condition #4 be removed from
the original approval. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent AYE, Mr.
Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VIII. Land Clearing Application.
A. Tree Removal Permit
Application submitted by Anthony M. Tang, 2774 Ave. Au
Soleil, Gulf Stream, and Florida to permit removal of two
Norfolk Island pine trees located on his property.
Town Manager Garrison explained that Mr. Tang wanted to remove the two
very tall Norfolk Island pine trees and replace them with oleander. She
advised that if he had been replacing them with two trees, she could
have handled this administratively. However, the oleander does not
classify as a tree according to the Town's Arborist. She pointed out
that this property's landscaping has been significantly upgraded by the
current owner.
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The Board suggested that the Town Manager offer some alternate flowering
tree suggestions but that the decision as to what to plant be left to
Mr. Tang.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to approve the removal of the
two Norfolk Island pine trees provided they are replaced with two other
large plantings of the owners choice. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE,
Mr. Kent; AYE., Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Wheeler;
AYE.
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IX. Items by Staff. There were no items by staff.
X. Items by Board Members. There were no items by Board Members.
XI. Reorganization.
A. Election of a Chairman
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded that Mr. Wheeler be re-
appointed Chairman. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr.
Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
B. Election of a Vice Chairman
Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded that Mr. Kent be re -appointed
Vice Chairman. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr.
Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
C. Appointment of a Secretary
Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded that the Town Clerk be re-
appointed as Secretary. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE,
Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
XII. Public. There was no comment from the public.
XIII. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M.