HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/17/2002MINUTES 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 17, 2002, 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
Chris Wheeler
Participating:
Hewlett Kent
Muriel Anderson
Charles Frankel
Perry O'Neal
Cynthia Neeves
Absent with
Notice:
Anne Strawn
Also Present and
William Thrasher
Participating:
Rita Taylor
Randall Stofft
Timm Sweeney
Deborah Sargeant
Tom Mulvey
Ben Giles
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Architect
Resident
Resident
Resident
Repr. For Mr. Young
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 9-19-02.
Mr. Kent moved and Mr. Frankel seconded that the minutes be
approved as circulated and all voted AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 11-21-02 @ 8:30 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 12-19-02 @ 8:30 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 1-23-03 @ 8:30 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 2-27-03 @ 8:30 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3-27-03 @ 8:30 A.M.
6. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4-24-03 @ 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Wheeler called attention to these dates.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairman Wheeler asked that all persons who intended to speak
please stand to take the Oath. Town Clerk Taylor administered the Oath
to Randall Stofft, Mark Marsh, Tom Mulvey, Tim Sweeney and Deborah
Sargeant.
Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any ex -parte communications. Mrs.
Anderson and Mr. Kent disclosed they had visited the sites and spoken to
staff regarding the projects.
Architectural Review & Planning Board
Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
October 17, 2002
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A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Randall Stofft, as Agent for
Bernard Molyneux, the owner of property located at
925 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally
described as Lot 63, Place Au Soleil Subdivision in the
Town of Gulf Stream.
Mr. Stofft displayed a color rendering of the proposed home, adding that
the proposed two-story structure meets all provisions of the Code. He
called attention to the balcony railings on the front elevation and
explained that one is of a shutter design for privacy while the other is
a Chippendale like those on the rear elevation. In reply to a question
from the Board, Mr. Stofft advised the finished floor elevation is
+9.80, the same as the adjacent homes.
Mrs. Anderson commented that the front of the home looks "too busy" and
noted that from the rear of the property, the structure appears to look
down on the other homes, which are single -story structures. She
questioned if the eave height could be reduced.
Mr. Kent agreed with Mrs. Anderson regarding the eave height and pointed
out that the 24' is in the discouraged range. He noted that the 24'
works well on structures that are on larger lots but not on lots of this
smaller size.
Mr. Stofft, addressing the concerns of Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Kent,
stated he could reduce the eave height to 23 feet but did not believe
the second story would impact the neighbors since it is set back over
the center portion of the structure. He explained that the decorative
feature at the front entry is 12x24 flat pre -cast smooth concrete and
that some type of vines are planned for each side of the door which will
soften the appearance. He stated that he would be happy to have another
look at the railings and bring alternative drawings to the Town Manager
for all to review.
Chairman Wheeler commented that on the Bermuda style structures, raked
rafter tails are preferred and Mr. Stofft replied that this would not be
a problem. Mr. Wheeler further noted that there are very few
architectural features on the West elevation and only a few palm trees
are shown on the landscape design. He asked if additional landscape
J material could be provided to partially screen this side. Mr. Stofft
once again stated this would not be a problem.
Mr. Frankel, Mr. O'Neal and Mrs. Neeves liked the structure.
Speaking from the public, Mr. Sweeney & Mr. Mulvey asked to see the
drawings of all of the elevations. Mr. Sweeney was concerned that a
boatlift might be installed on the existing dock and Mr. Stofft replied
that this is not a part of the application but that he would relay this
information to the owner.
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Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
October 17, 2002
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a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a two-story single-family Gulf Stream
Bermuda style home consisting 5,836 square feet with a
three -car garage and swimming pool.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to recommend approval of the
O Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan, based on a finding that the proposed
two-story Gulf Stream -Bermuda style residence, pool, 3 car garage and
driveway with auto court meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual
and applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1) Plant
material shall screen the third bay of the garage from the street view;
2) Accent and landscape lighting installed shall adhere to Sections 70-
168 and 70-169 of the Code; 3) The second story eave height shall not
exceed 23' in height; 4) Landscape material shall be installed on each
side of the front entry door; 5) Additional landscape material shall be
planted so as to soften the west elevation; 6) Raked rafter tails shall
be included on the structure; 7) The finished floor elevation shall not
exceed +9.801; 8) Alternate railing designs shall be provided to the
Town Manager for evaluation. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent;
AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
2. Pinetree Homes, Inc., owner of the property located at
1478 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is
legally described as Lots 8 and 8A, Donald B. McLouth
Subdivision in the Town of Gulf Stream.
Mr. Stofft displayed a color rendering of the proposed two-story Bermuda
Colonial style structure and explained that they intend to leave the
large tree on the left side of the entrance and pointed out that there
is water on two sides of the property. He further called attention to
the configuration of the 4 -car garage and explained that it is
constructed in an "L" shape so that only two bays are visible from the
front of house. In closing his presentation, he explained that the band
between the first and second story would be acid washed stone.
Mrs. Anderson commented that the round window above the front door
appears to be out of scale with the other windows.
Mr. Kent advised he had the same impression until he saw the color
rendering which is much better. He also mentioned the wide foundation
band and commented that it did seem to anchor the design.
Chairman Wheeler again mentioned a preference for raked rafter tails on
Bermuda structures. He noted that the second story eave height is shown
as 24' and even though that is in the discouraged range, it works fine
on the larger lots such as this. Mr. Frankel agreed.
Mr. Stofft, addressing the matter of the round window, advised that the
window is set back in the wall but the drawings do not actually reflect
this properly. He assured that they had given consideration as to the
size and believes this to be in scale. He advised that raked rafter
tails would be used.
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October 17, 2002
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Mrs. Sargeant, speaking from the public, advised that her new home on
this street is nearing completion. She stated that the pavement was in
poor condition before they started construction and has been made much
worse by her construction and the work on the golf course. As a result
they had planned to rebuild the street in November but now are reluctant
to do it with more construction to start. She asked if the demolition
would be completed prior to December and was advised this is planned.
Mrs. Sargeant then stated that they would hold off on the rebuilding
until December, after the demolition, but would like to have a condition
of approval included that would make the builder or owner responsible to
restore the road after they have completed the construction.
The Board was in agreement with adding this condition.
a. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
demolition of the existing structures and the
construction of a two-story Bermuda Colonial style
Single-family dwelling consisting of 12,271 square
feet, which includes a 4 -car garage and guesthouse
with a swimming pool.
Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of the
Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed 2 -
story Bermuda Colonial style single family dwelling, 4 -car garage and
guest house with a swimming pool meet the minimum intent of the Design
Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions:
1)Accent and landscape lighting that is installed shall adhere to
Sections 70-168 and 70-169 of the Code; 2) Raked rafter tails shall be
installed on the structure; 3) Restoration of the road following the
completion of the construction shall be the responsibility of the
applicant/owner. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr.
Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to permit the relocation of one
tree and the removal of several trees to clear the
building area and three that are dead or diseased.
Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of a
Land Clearing permit. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE,
Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VII. Items related to previous approval.
A. 2423 N. Ocean Blvd.
1. Proposed relocation of the second story portion originally
shown on the southeast corner of the structure.
Mark Marsh, as Agent for Mr. Walters explained that since this
application was recommended for approval by the ARPB, there have been
some recent discussions with Mr. Young who owns the property to the
south. As a result, the applicant is asking approval to revise a
portion of the structure by moving the two story portion on the
southeast corner from the east side of the entrance to the west side of
the entrance, and reducing the height of the structure by 3'. Mr. Marsh
advised he had faxed a copy of the revision to Mrs. Bryan in New York
and she had called back to advise she had no objection as long as this
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October 17, 2002
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change did not obstruct the ocean view or the ocean breeze. Mr. Ben
Giles, representing Mr. Young, was present and expressed no objection to
the revised plan.
The members of the ARPB believed the revised plan to be an improvement
C over what was originally recommended and recommended that the revision
be approved provided the adjacent property owners had no objection.
VIII. Items by Staff.
Town Manager Thrasher advised that after the last meeting, it was
discovered that the accessory setback for an interior side yard had been
applied to the pool when in fact the property is on a corner and the 17'
side street setback should have been used. He further advised that Mr.
Kupi has corrected that on the site plan.
Mr. Thrasher reminded that the matter concerning eave heights had been
continued from last spring due to many of the Board Members being away.
He further reminded that Mark Marsh had given a presentation regarding
this issue and the members that were present felt a joint meeting with
the Commission and Mr. Marsh would be appropriate. He asked if they
were ready to move forward with this issue.
Following discussion, the members of the Board felt they would rather
meet with Mr. Marsh again, preferably at the November meeting, and
arrive at a recommendation that would be forwarded to the Town
Commission for their consideration.
IX. Items by Board Members. There were no items from the Members.
X.
Public. There
was no comment
from the public.
XI.
Adjournment.
Chairman Wheeler
adjourned the meeting at 9:40 A.M.
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Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
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