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Home My Public Portal About12/18/2003N MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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 Charles Frankel Tony Moreno Absent with Notice: Cynthia Neeves Absent: Perry O'Neal Also Present and William Thrasher Participating: John Randolph Rita Taylor William Wietsma Robert Milano Roger Hansrote Mr. Ganger Chairman Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Alternate Member Board Member Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Owner/Agent Resident Agent for Milano Resident Town Clerk Taylor introduced the new alternate Tony Moreno. III. Minutes of the Reaular Meeting and Public Hearina of 11-20-03. Mr. Frankel pointed out that Mr. O'Neal's motion of AYE was left off Item VI. He also asked that the minutes be amended to show that in Item VIII, he was asking about what appears to be a section of undivided glass on the east elevation of the home under construction at 3310 Oleander Way. Mr. Kent asked that Item VII be amended to read color through solid white concrete tile roof. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded that the minutes be approved with the corrections and all voted AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arranqement of agenda items. were no V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting 2. Regular Meeting 3. Regular Meeting 4. Regular Meeting 5. Regular Meeting 6. Regular Meeting 7. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 1-22-04 @ & Public Hearing 2-26-04 @ & Public Hearing 3-25-04 @ & Public Hearing 4-22-04 @ & Public Hearing 5-27-04 @ & Public Hearing 6-24-04 @ & Public Hearing 7-22-04 @ 8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board December 18, 2003 Page 2 Chairman Wheeler announced these dates. Mrs. Anderson advised that she would not be present for the March 25th meeting and Mr. Kent said he would not be available for the July 22nd meeting. Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any exparte communications to declare. Mr. Frankel and Mr. Wheeler disclosed they had driven by the C) sites. Chairman Wheeler asked that all persons who intended to speak please stand to take the Oath. Town Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to Mr. Wietsma, Mr. Milano, Mr. Ganger and Mr. Hansrote. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by William & Caroline Wietsma as Agent and owners of property located at 3126 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 22, Gulf Stream Properties. Mr. Wietsma displayed color renderings of the proposed structure and explained that he is demolishing the existing structure and building a 4,730.7 square foot Gulf Stream Bermuda/Anglo Caribbean style house. He explained that it is a two-story house with the second story in the middle. Mr. Wiestma is also requesting a special exception to permit 235.33 square feet of open roof projection that exceeds the maximum floor area ratio. Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any comments. Town Manager Thrasher stated that the proposal meets the minimum intent of the design manual. Mr. Frankel expressed that he is still concerned about the massing on the new homes. He stated that from the exterior view it looks like a larger footprint is being created. Mr. Frankel added that it appears that a special exception is being requested on every application, even though it is within code. Mr. Kent complimented the design stated that the special exception is being requested to create a porch in the unenclosed areas. He added �1 that it couldn't be seen from the street. Chairman Wheeler stated that in general, if the floor area ratio was reduced by 300 square feet, the covered area in front and back would be allowed under current code without requesting a special exception. Mr. Wietsma stated that under the current code, the special exception doesn't encourage unenclosed spaces. Mrs. Anderson commented that she liked the plan provided the deed restriction is part of the condition of approval. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 3 December 18, 2003 Chairman Wheeler requested that more landscaping be added to the side yard. Mr. Wietsma agreed to submit a final landscaping plan to the Board. Mr. Frankel stated that he preferred to see more muntins on the windows �) and then asked about the single muntins on the widows at 3138 Gulf Stream Road. He also asked if the ornate garage door on the applicant's proposal meets the code. Town Manager Thrasher explained that the muntins were considered in the reviews and the calculations are correct. With regard to the garage door Mr. Thrasher stated that the garage door is illustrated in reference material and it meets the similar/dissimilar requirement. a. DEMOLITION PERMIT to demolish existing structures Town Clerk Taylor that this is item is covered in the site plan review. b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the property for new construction Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of the Land Clearing Permit. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; Aye and Chairman Wheeler; AYE c. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit 235.33 square feet of open roof projection that exceeds the maximum allowable Floor Area Ratio. Mr. Kent moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of the Special Exception to exceed Floor Area Ratio by 235.33 square feet with the following condition: 1) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the owner shall record a deed restriction requiring that 706 square feet of open covered unenclosed Lanai and porch shall forever remain unenclosed as long as the structure exists. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; Aye and Chairman Wheeler; AYE d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a Bermuda/Anglo-Caribbean style, partial 2 story single-family dwelling consisting of 4,730.7 square feet. 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 partial 2 -story Bermuda/Anglo-Caribbean style single family Jdwelling with a pool meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1) The chain link fence shall be screened on the outside. 2) Gulf Stream Removal Agreement to be signed prior to issuance of permit. 3) A revised landscape plan be submitted the ARPB 4) PBC Health Department approval of the septic system shall be required prior to issuance of a building permit. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; Aye and Chairman Wheeler; AYE 2. An application submitted by Roger Hansrote, as agent for Robert Milano, the owner of the property located at 1465 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 4 December 18, 2003 described as a portion of Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Revised Plat of Blks. D & E, Palm Beach Shore Acres. Mr. Hansrote displayed color renderings of the proposed improvement and explained that this is a historic structure and the special exceptions are being requested to encroach 16'9" into the 25 feet rear setback and Cthe other would encroach 1016" into the 15 feet north side setback to ! increase the floor area in the kitchen. Chairman Wheeler commented that this request is exactly what the special exception provision is designed for and he is pleased that Mr. Milano is maintaining the character of the house. However, he was opposed to any opening being made in the seawall. Mr. Ganger, a town resident speaking from the audience stated that he is in favor of the renovation and that Mr. Milano has made a great effort in retaining the character of the house. Mr. Frankel asked why the proposed opening in the seawall was not mentioned in the application. Town Manager Thrasher explained that it was not a part of the discussions Mr. Hansrote stated that the seawall opening was an after thought; it was not a part of the original application. Mr. Milano explained that he had asked his architect to add the seawall to the plan. He has since spoken with Mr. Ganger who did not think it would be practical and because they shared a common property line, he decided it would not be a part of the application. The Board complimented Mr. Milano for the restoration effort and thanked Mr. Ganger for the letter that he submitted especially from the historical perspective. a. TWO SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS to permit the extension of two non -conforming walls, one of which will encroach 1619" into the 25' rear setback and the other that will encroach 1016" into the 15' north side setback, resulting in an 85 sq. foot addition, with a pitched roof, to the existing non -conforming Spanish/Mediterranean style home. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of the Special Exception to permit the extension of a non -conforming wall, which will encroach 1619" into the 25' rear setback. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; Aye and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of the Special Exception to permit the extension of a non -conforming wall, which will encroach 1016" into the 15' north side setback. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board December 18, 2003 Page 5 Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; Aye and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL SITE/PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of 85 square feet to enlarge the existing kitchen of the Spanish/Mediterranean style home. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of �) the Level 3 Architectural Site Plan Review, based on a finding that the proposed 85 square foot addition with pitched roof, to an existing non- conforming Spanish/Mediterranean style home meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mr. Kent; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; Aye and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. VII. Items related to previous approval. A. 1428 N. Ocean Ave. 1. Request to change color of roof -Delray Ocean Estates Town Clerk Taylor explained that the architect is requesting to change the color of the previously approved white cement tile roof on a Gulf Stream Bermuda style house to a green tile. Town Clerk Taylor showed a sample of the tile to the Board. The ARPB agreed that a revised color rendering is required before a decision could be made. VIII. Items by Staff. There was none. IX. Items by Board Members. Mr. Frankel stated that the joint meeting with the Town Commission was very helpful. Town Manager Thrasher stated that he is not in favor of changing point of reference or the cubic content concept. The biggest complaint is the similar/dissimilar subject. He explained that the cubic content calculation used by Palm Beach, converted to square footage, provides for a larger home. Attorney Randolph advised that the cubic content deals with mass better than square footage and the conversion factor could be changed. X. Public. There was no comment form the public. XI. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 9:25 A.M. onne E. Eckert, CMC Deputy Town Clerk