HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/27/2003MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2003 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
Perry O'Neal
Charles Frankel
Cynthia Neeves
Anne Strawn
Also Present and William Thrasher
Participating: John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Rustem Kupi
Mr. & Mrs. Kennemer
Curtis Meade
Wendy Larson
David Dickenson
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Resident
Residents
Agent for Hardiman
Attorney for Wynne
Attorney for Wynne
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 1-23-03.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Frankel seconded that the minutes be
approved as circulated and all voted AYE at Roll Call.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were none.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. March 27, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. April 24, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. May 22, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. June 26, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. July 24, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
Of. September 25, 2003 @ 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Wheeler announced these dates. The Chairman reminded that
three members would not be available for the June 26th meeting. Mrs.
Neeves advised she would not be available for the April 24th meeting.
Chairman Wheeler asked if any of the Board Members had any ex -parte
communications to declare. Mr. O'Neal disclosed that he had spoken with
the Wynnes. Mr. Kent said he had spoken with the Kennemers and driven
by two sites. Mr. Frankel, Mrs. Neeves and Mrs. Strawn said they had
driven by the Wynne's site. Mrs. Anderson disclosed she had driven by
both sites and had spoken with the Kennemers and their neighbors.
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Chairman Wheeler asked that all persons who intended to speak please
stand to take the Oath. Town Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to
Rustem Kupi, Mr. & Mrs. Kennemer, Curtis Meade, Wendy Larson and David
Dickenson
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
�) 1. An application submitted by Rustem & Kelly Kupi, owners of
property located at 3244 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
Florida, which is legally described as Lot 31 and part of
Lot 30 in Gulf Stream Properties Subdivision.
Mr. Kupi explained that he is removing selected trees along the south
property line and two melaleuca trees on the north property line. He
added that he is replacing the trees and replacing the fencing, which
will be screened by a ficus hedge. He said that the rear of the
property is heavily landscaped and he had spoken with his neighbor to
the south who is pleased with the improvements.
Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any questions. There were none.
a. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to permit removal of existing
fence & trees along south property line & 2 melaleuca
trees on north property line to allow for installation
of new fence and trees.
Mr. Frankel made a motion to approve the Land Clearing Permit with the
condition that the chain fence shall be screened by a hedge from the
neighbor on the south. Mrs. Anderson seconded the motion. Roll Call:
Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE and
Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
2. An application submitted by Curtis D. Meade as agent for
Joseph & Katherine Hardiman, owners of property located at
540 Old School Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally
described as Lot 9, Block 3, Polo Fields #1 Subdivision.
Mr. Meade explained that the proposed addition on the northwest corner
of the house totals 550 square feet. He added that the new roof would
be white to match the existing roof, and matching shutters and windows
with muntins would be added even though the drawing does not show
muntins. The landscaping will be complimented with what currently
exists.
Mr. Kent questioned the windows. Mr. Meade explained that he is using
C the existing windows and front door and adding windows to match the
existing.
Town Manager Thrasher informed the Board that he did not recommend the
use of the existing windows because this type is discouraged and
separated windows with shutters are encouraged.
Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Strawn asked if the windows would have shutters
and muntins. Mr. Meade replied that the muntins were accidentally left
off the drawing and that the new shutters would match existing.
Mr. Kent was not comfortable approving a drawing that was not accurate.
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Chairman Wheeler asked if all that was left off the drawing are the
muntins. Mr. Meade replied yes. The Chairman asked if there were any
other comments. There were none
a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a
one-story addition consisting of 550 square feet to
the existing Bermuda style dwelling.
o Mr. Frankel made a motion to approve the Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan
based on a finding that the proposed one-story addition of 550 square
feet to an existing Gulf Stream Bermuda style, single family dwelling
meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review
standards with the following conditions: 1) Shutters to be added to new
windows and match existing. 2) Muntins to be installed on new windows
to provide multi -pane window appearance and match existing. Mr. Kent
seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr.
O'Neal; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; NAY and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT for removal of 1 small tree and
various shrubs from the construction area.
Mr. Kent made a motion to approve the Land Clearing Permit with added
landscape material subject to Town Manager approval. Mr. Frankel
seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr.
O'Neal; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VII. Items related to previous approval.
A. 810 Tangerine Way
1. Elimination of decorative quoins
Town Clerk Taylor reminded that the previous ARPB approval included a
condition that quoins were to be added to all corners of the house.
Mrs. Kennemer distributed color photographs of the area of the house
without quoins and explained that based on how the house was design and
built, if quoins were added, the shutters would over lap the quoins and
interfere with the installation if a light fixture next to the garage
doors.
Mrs. Anderson expressed that the Place Au Soleil Home Owners Association
is cognizant that the Town of Gulf Stream Design Code supersedes the
Association's regulations and she is concerned with approving an element
that is not to code.
Town Manager Thrasher clarified that quoins are a preferred element but
�) are not required. He added that part of the Certificate of Occupancy
checklist includes the condition that quoins be added to all corners of
the house.
Chairman Wheeler believed that based on how the house is designed, the
quoins would not work. It was agreed that shutters should be added to
the rear elevation and the Kennemers concurred.
Mrs. Anderson made a motion to approve the elimination of decorative
quoins with the condition that shutters be added to the rear elevation.
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Mr. Frankel seconded the motion. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel;
AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VIII. Items by Staff.
A. 1511 N. Ocean Blvd.
1.Administrative clarification: Entry Column Ornamentation
OMr. O'Neal declared a conflict of interest, citing his close association
with the Wynnes, and excused himself from the proceedings.
Wendy Larson, Attorney for the Wynnes, explained that the owners are
aware that the address signs were not a part of the original approval.
She stated that the signs are preexistent for many years and believes
they are consistent with the design standards. She explained the
property owners demolished the preexisting structure on the property and
constructed an approved new home. The address signs were reinstalled
and there is nothing in the code, which prohibits the etched glass on
the entry columns. She explained that it was backlit on the previous
house but it is not lit at present. Ms. Larson apologized on behalf of
the owners for not including the sign in the original application.
Chairman Wheeler acknowledged that the house was approved, but the entry
columns with signs were not. The Chairman stated that the ARPB has the
discretion to make judgments on weather architectural elements are
consistent with the style. He added that the house is a Mediterranean
style and the etched glass is not consistent with Mediterranean
architecture.
Mr. Frankel pointed out that the house that was demolished, and several
other houses in Town are what prompted adoption of the Design Manual.
The objective is to preserve the character of the Town.
The Board members all agreed that the house is beautifully designed but
the entry columns with the signs do not match the style.
Attorney Randolph said he had spoken with Attorney Larson who asked what
criteria is to be met for approval. Attorney Randolph pointed out that
there are several criteria that need to be met which include consistency
of design materials, which are typically associated and consistent with
the proposed architectural style.
The Board unanimously agreed that the entry column signs were not
acceptable and suggested a wood or framed Spanish tile sign.
B. Town Commission Meeting of February 14, 2003
1. Proposed Ordinance 03/2 -Standards for Review of Projects
Town Manager Thrasher reported that Ordinance 03/2 was reviewed by the
Town Commission at their February 14, 2003 meeting. They felt that the
section on "excessive dissimilarity" should be removed. The Commission
asked that the Board revisit this section and offer a recommendation.
They also directed that the Board offer an opinion as to whether the 200
feet distance from the proposed site is far enough when reviewing for
excessive similarity.
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Attorney Randolph reported the Commission did not feel they wanted to
give the ARPB the discretion in determining if a structure is too
dissimilar. They felt that the section on excessive dissimilarity should
be removed in that it might provoke cookie cutter homes. As an example,
if a two-story home were to be proposed in a neighborhood where all
single story homes existed, the two-story dwelling could be rejected
0because of being too dissimilar.
The Board agreed that the section on "excessively dissimilarity" be
removed. After much discussion, the Board agreed to recommend changing
the 200 feet distance from the proposed site when reviewing for
excessive similarity to include the entire Design Districts in the
review.
2. Report of action RE: Procedures for Presenters
Town Manager Thrasher informed the ARPB that the procedures for
presenters were presented to the Town Commission. They adopted with the
procedures with one change. In paragraph #1, they changed "will result"
to "may result".
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The Board agreed to use the adopted changed procedures.
IX. Items by Board Members. Mrs. Strawn inquired about the two
satellite dishes she saw at a property along AIA. Town Manager Thrasher
said satellite dishes are prohibited and that he would check and advise
the property owners that they are not acceptable.
X. Public
There was no comment from the public.
Xi. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 9:55 A.M.
Y onne Manboard, CMC
D puty Town Clerk