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HomeMy Public PortalAbout04/26/2001N u" 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, APRIL 26, 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 Anne Strawn Also Present and Kristin Garrison Participating: William Thrasher Rita Taylor Seamus Hoban Bernardo Ormonde III. Minutes of the Reaular Meetinc and Public Mr. Kent called attention to an error in t of the resident at 3223 Polo Drive, advising that rather than Wiles. Chairman Vice -Chairman Board Member Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Town Manager Interim Town Manager Town Clerk Agent for Malnove Hoban Construction Hearing of 3-22-01. e spelling or the name it should be Welles Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded that the minutes be approved as corrected and all voted AYE. Chairman Wheeler welcomed Mr. Thrasher. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. Town Manager Thrasher asked to add as Item VII.A. under "Items by Staff", a review of the proposed lower level enclosure at the Gulf Stream Bath & Tennis Club. There were no objections. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 5-24-01 @ 8:30 A.M. The Town Manager advised there would be no May meeting as no development applications had been received. 2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 6-21-01 @ 8:30 A.M. 3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 7-26-01 @ 8:30 A.M. 4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 9-27-01 @ 6:30 A.M. 5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 10-25-01 @ 8:30 A.M. 6. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 11-15-01 @ 8:30 A.M. 7. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 12-20-01 @ 8:30 A.M. Mr. Kent reminded that he would not be present for the June and July meetings and Mrs. Anderson reminded she would not be attending the July meeting. Mr. Wheeler advised that the Alternate members would be available for these meetings. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board April 26, 2001 page 2 VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval Chairman Wheeler asked if any of the Board Members had ex -parte communications to declare. Mrs. Anderson advised she had spoken to staff. There were no other declarations. OTown Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to Seamus Hoban and Bernardo Ormonde. Chairman Wheeler, noticing that Mayor Koch was in the audience, extended a warm welcome. 1. An application submitted by Seamus Hoban of Hoban Construction, Inc., as Agent for Mr.& Mrs. Paul Malnove, the owners of property located at 1555 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described in metes and bounds in Section 10, Township 46 S and Range 43 E in the Town of Gulf Stream. Town Manager Thrasher pointed out that the original submission of this application included the wooden gate design and that the open iron work alternate design was submitted later. Mr. Kent observed that the post for the gate controls appears to be very large and he asked if the control panel could be mounted on a small metal post that is often used. Mr. Hoban explained that there will be cameras placed in obscured areas and the electronic equipment for such a system is housed within the larger post. He advised that it is possible to reduce the size of the post to some degree. Mr. Ormonde added that there will be landscape material to screen the post. He also explained that there will be lamps on top of the gateposts and the design that is shown on the fronts of the gateposts has been deleted in favor of plain posts. With regard to the dune walkover, the applicant explained that the permit that has been obtained from the State specifically states that there shall be no railings and that it shall be installed 16" above grade. He pointed out that there are no steps and it would be 4' wide and heavily landscaped so that it will most likely not be visible to adjacent properties. a. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY PERMIT to install a wooden entry gate and landscaping in the 50' AlA corridor. Mrs. Anderson moved to recommend that the wooden gate and landscaping be approved, based on a finding that the proposed gate meets the requirements of the Code, subject to a maximum height of 8 feet. Mr. Frankel seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board April 26, 2001 page 3 b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to allow a 4' wide dune walkover, seaward 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 seaward of the 1978 CCCL, O subject to the following conditions: 1) The walkover shall be constructed to minimize its height, bulk and visual impact as much as possible. 2) The walkover will be limited to 4' in width. 3) The Walkover shall be constructed consistent with DEP regulations. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. C. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW for the dune walkover. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of a Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review for the dune walkover. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. VII. Items by Staff. A. First level enclosure at G.S. Bath & Tennis Club Mr. Frankel explained that he serves on the Board at the Club and would not be participating in this discussion. It was explained that the Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club is proposing to enclose an open roofed area on the first level at the north east corner of the building (facing the ocean). This particular project requires a Level 1 Review. However, the design that was submitted consisted of arches which were thought to be questionable on an elevation of rectangular windows. The architect for the project has submitted alternate designs, one with windows of a design similar to the others on the elevation and one with one-half windows and the half being a blank wall. The Town Manager asked for comment on the designs. It was felt by some that the complete window design was more attractive but perhaps wall space was needed, as this area would be used for cooking. In view of this possibility the Board advised that either of the designs would be acceptable. VIII. Items by Board Members. Mr. O'Neal advised that he is still receiving comments that the J homes are too large even though they all meet the code. Mr. Kent felt the eave heights need to be lowered to correct this, which would require a Code change, and Mr. O'Neal agreed. Town Manager Garrison advised that this item is one of 17 items that she has listed for consideration in the next Code revision. It was noted that Code reviews are usually done every two years. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board April 26, 2001 Mrs. Garrison suggested that the Board ask to have another revision so the Board will too far in advance. She distributed lists page 4 the Commission when they plan not waste time on the review of the 17 items. Chairman Wheeler expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Garrison for O her expert guidance in the many planning matters that have come before the Board during her tenure in Gulf Stream, adding that she will be missed. All of the Board agreed that Mrs. Garrison has always been very helpful and a pleasure to work with. They wished her well in her new position with the Palm Beach County School Board and asked her to stay in touch. Mrs. Garrison stated that she has worked with many planning boards over the years and had never been associated with as good of a Board as this. She wanted the members to know that she has heard nothing but good things from others about this Board and the members are to be commended. She closed by thanking the Board for the lovely flowers they gave her. IX. Public. There was no comment from the public. X. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 8:55 A.M. a6 - Rita L. Taylor,a own Clerk