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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. Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting & Public Hearing September 11, 2003 page 2 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 Architectural Review & Planning Board Regular Meeting & Public Hearing September 11, 2003 page 3 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. i 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. ;16 �1'1� Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk