HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/11/2003MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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 Chairman
Participating: Hewlett Kent Vice -Chairman
Muriel Anderson Board Member
Charles Frankel Board Member
Perry O'Neal Board Member
Cynthia Neeves Alternate Member
Also Present and William Thrasher Town Manager
Participating: John Randolph Town Attorney
Rita Taylor Town Clerk
Robert Fetrow Agent for Swift
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 7-17-03.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to approve these
minutes and all voted AYE at Roll Call.
IV.
were no
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10-23-03 @ 8:30 A.M.
2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 11-20-03 @ 8:30 A.M.
3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 12-18-03 @ 8:30 A.M.
4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 1-22-04 @ 8:30 A.M.
5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 2-26-04 @ 8:30 A.M.
6. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3-25-04 @ 8:30 A.M.
7. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4-22-04 @ 8:30 A.M.
Mrs. Anderson advised that she might have a problem with the March 25
meeting but would know for sure later on.
Chairman Wheeler asked if there had been any ex -parte communication to
�) declare and there was none. He then asked that all persons who intended
to speak please stand to take the Oath. Town Clerk Taylor administered
the Oath to Robert Fetrow.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Robert Fetrow,
as Agent for Constance J.M. Swift the owner of
property located at 2562 Ave. Au Soleil, Gulf Stream,
Florida, which is legally described as Lot 42 in Place
Au Soleil Subdivision.
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Mr. Fetrow displayed a color rendering and explained they are proposing
to add 1,490 sq. ft. consisting of a great room and master bedroom to
the existing Gulf Stream Bermuda home. He further explained that the
addition is within the permitted FAR and does not encroach on any of the
required setbacks.
Mr. Frankel asked if there had been a calculation of the amount of glass
on each elevation. He was advised this had been done and that the
design meets the code. The Board complimented Mr. Fetrow on the design.
Town Manager Thrasher advised that staff recommends approval with two
conditions; 1. Palm Beach County Health Department approval of the
septic system shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit;
2. Existing storage shed shall be removed prior to Certificate of
Occupancy.
a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a one
story addition to an existing Gulf Stream Bermuda
style home consisting of a great room and master
bedroom, a total of 1,490 square feet.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to approve the Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed 1,490
square foot addition of a great room and master bedroom to the existing
Bermuda residence meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and
applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1. Palm
Beach County Health Department approval of the septic system shall be
submitted prior to issuance of a building permit; 2. Existing storage
shed shall be removed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr.
O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VII. Items by Staff. Attorney Randolph advised that several
Ordinances recommend to the Town Commission from the ARPB had a
first reading on September 10, 2003. He further advised that the
matter of prohibiting open garage doors would not be considered
as it was thought to be too difficult to administer.
VIII. Items by Board Members.
A. Review of Sec. 70-72 relating to Special Exceptions to the
Floor Area Ratio for roof projections (cont. from 7-17-03)
A lengthy discussion was held and it was determined that the main
problem is still the mass of the structures and that eliminating this
Special Exception provision would not help with mass. However, it was
thought that it might be helpful to provide for a maximum percentage of
unenclosed roof projections based on the size of the structure when
applying this Special Exception.
During the discussion it was pointed out that some of the new
structures, while under construction, were thought to be too massive.
However, once they are finished and landscaped, they do not give that
impression. It was noted that those homes built on corners look
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especially massive, and it was suggested that perhaps a corner lot
should have two front setbacks. It was then pointed out that there are
some lots that have streets on 3 sides and it was felt that these should
have some different consideration. Attorney Randolph was requested to
C\ work with staff on a recommendation for this.
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The members of the ARPB agreed to recommend that corner lots, with two
streets, be required to have two front setbacks.
The Town Clerk asked if the Board was planning to do additional Code
Review as several ordinances have started through the adoption process
and a reprint of the Code is planned to follow.
Chairman Wheeler directed that this item be considered as the cut-off
and any additional items will be placed on a new list for future review.
IX. Public. There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 9:23 A.M.
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Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk