HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/25/2001MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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:
Also Present and
Participating:
Chris Wheeler
Hewlett Kent
Muriel Anderson
Charles Frankel III
Perry O'Neal
Cynthia Neeves
William Thrasher
John Randolph
Rita Taylor
William Wietsma
Donna Wells
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Applicant
Town Resident
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 9-27-01.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Frankel seconded that the minutes be
Approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
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There were no requests for changes in the agenda.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 11-15-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing, 12-20-01 @ 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Wheeler called attention to the list of meeting dates for 2002
provided under separate cover and advised they will be reviewed at a
future meeting.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairman Wheeler asked if any of the Board Members had ex -parte
Communications to declare. Mrs. Anderson reported she had visited the
site and talked with staff. Mr. Kent had also visited the site, spoken
with staff and talked with the next door neighbor. Mr. O'Neal advised
he had visited the site and took note of a similar design of the new
house on Palm Way. Mrs. Neeves had spoken with staff and Chairman
Wheeler had spoken with staff in June 2001 and voiced an objection at
that time with regard to the massive roof.
The Town Clerk administered the Oath to William Wietsma and Donna Wells.
A. Applications for Development Approval
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October 25, 2001
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1. An application submitted by William Wietsma Co., Inc.,
Agent for William and Caroline Wietsma, owners the of
property located at 3211 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida,
which is legally described as Lot 5, Replat of Gulf Stream
�j Properties Subdivision.
Mr. Wietsma advised that the proposed structure contains 5,530 square
feet, the front setback is 35' (5' more than is required), the side
setbacks are 15' with the upper portion being 35'8", the rear setback is
48' to the one story wing, 62' to the main part of the structure and 89'
to the upper portion. He added that the highest point of the roof is
27'2" with a 5 li:12 roof pitch and that the structure is an "H" plan
form. Mr. Wietsma pointed out that there are no windows in the second
story except in the front in order to lend privacy for the adjacent
properties. He believed all district standards have been met, adding
that there was concern that the roof was too massive and a division
should be shown between the first and second story. Mr. Wietsma called
attention to the elevation drawings that show a small separation that
was accomplished by changing the roof pitch.
Chairman Wheeler asked for staff comments at this point.
Town Manager Thrasher advised that Mr. Wietsma has made several changes
as a result of comments from the staff and Urban Design Studios. He
felt that minimum standards have been met but that the roof is too
prominent as shown on the south, east and north elevations. He referred
to Section 70-100, Roof and Eave Heights in the Code. Mr. Thrasher
maintained that more separation between the first and second stories is
needed. He called attention to a drawing that was altered by Urban
Design Studios as an example. In closing, the Town Manager asked that
it be a part of the record that the following requirements must be met
prior to issuance of a Building Permit: 1) A septic system must be
approved by the Palm Beach County Health Unit; 2) Driveway Permit and a
Gulf Stream Driveway Removal Agreement must be completed; 3) A
Construction Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Gulf Stream Police Department.
Chairman Wheeler agreed that more separation is needed and believed that
even more than suggested by Urban Design Studios would be required.
Mr. Kent complimented Mr. Wietsma on the front elevation with the
balcony. He did comment that the window arrangement appeared very
similar to the new home on Palm Way and questioned if this could be
altered. He further suggested that the color of the home not be yellow,
as there are a number of yellow houses in town. Mr. Kent agreed with
Chairman Wheeler that there should be a greater separation than has been
suggested and offered a suggestion that a portion of the first story
roof be flat where it meets the wall of the second story which would
expose more of the second story wall.
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October 25, 2001
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Mr. Wietsma advised he did not intend to have the house be yellow, and
is thinking of a shade of beige. He did not agree about the similarity
of window design and explained he used the largest windows he could find
that contains impact glass. Mr. Wietsma further advised that while the
driveway would be brick, it would not be Old Chicago Brick like the
neighboring property. With regard to exposing more of the second story
wall, he stated he did not want to put windows in, and too much wall
without windows would not look right.
Donna Wells, an adjacent neighbor, stated she would prefer that there be
no second story windows facing her property.
Mr. Kent believed if the first story roof were to be dropped a distance
of the width of 5 quoins below the crown molding, it would not be
necessary to add windows and a proper portion of the wall would be
exposed.
Chairman Wheeler agreed with Mr. Kent and asked Mr. Wietsma if he felt
he could do this.
Mr. Wietsma replied that he could, but that the roof would never be
seen, as there is a dense 8' hedge around the entire property.
Mr. Frankel, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Neeves agreed that the roof as
presented is much too massive.
Mr. O'Neal noted that the proposed plan shows installation of a septic
tank even though the private sewer system is available to this property.
He believed it would be a mistake to install a septic tank with this new
home and urged Mr. Wietsma to reconsider.
Mr. Wietsma advised that it will cost several thousand dollars more to
connect to the sewer system but it has not been finally decided as to
which system will be installed.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW -To permit the
construction of a two-story single family Gulf Stream
Bermuda style dwelling, consisting of 5,530 square
feet and a swimming pool.
^) Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of the
Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review based on a finding that the
proposed home meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and
applicable review standards with the following recommended conditions:
1) The roof shall be redesigned so as to expose second story wall area
on the north, south and east elevations equal to the width of 5 quoins
below the cove molding under the eave of the second story roof; 2)
Additional native trees, shrubs and/or ground covers shall be added to
the planting plan; 3) Patios, decks and pools shall have no elevation
greater than 8" above grade and spot elevations shall be provided
indicating that this condition has been met; 4) Pool safety barriers
shall be installed to conform to current codes. Roll Call: Mrs.
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October 25, 2001
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Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and
Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
b. DEMOLITION PERMIT -To permit the demolition of the
existing structure.
^ Mr. Kent moved to recommend approval of the Demolition Permit to
(4 demolish the existing structure and the motion was seconded by Mr.
Frankel. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel;
AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
c. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to remove one mango tree.
Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of the
Land Clearing Permit as requested. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr.
Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VII. Items by Staff. There were no items from Staff.
VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items by Board Members.
IX. Public. There was no public comment.
X. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 9:15 A.M.
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Rita L. Taylor, wn Clerk
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