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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/27/2004CI 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, MAY 27, 2004, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. 8:30 A.M. Chairman Wheeler called the meeting to order at II. Roll Call. Present and Chris Wheeler Participating: Charles Frankel Muriel Anderson Tony Moreno Cynthia Neeves Arrived Late: Hewlett Kent Absent with Notice: Perry O'Neal Also Present and William Thrasher Participating: John Randolph Rita Taylor Hassan Tajalli Dean Olett Brian DeFrances Amanda Jones John Carleen Steve Sullivan Mark Marsh Chairman Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Alternate Member Vice Chairman Board Member Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Agent for Emerald Row Resident Resident Urban Design Studio Urban Design Studio Agent for Coppedge & Morgan III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 4-22-04. Mrs. Anderson moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded that the minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. Chairman Wheeler referred to a letter from Mr. Marsh, requesting to withdraw Item VI.A.2. There were no objections. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing a. June 24, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. b. July 15, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. c. September 23, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. d. October 28, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. e. November to be determined f. December 23, 2004 @ 8:30 A.M. Chairman Wheeler announced these dates and reminded that Mr. O'Neal would not be available for the June meeting. Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Moreno and Mr. Kent reminded that they would not be available for the June 24th meeting. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 2 May 27, 2004 Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any exparte communications to declare. Mrs. Anderson disclosed that she had spoken with staff. Chairman Wheeler asked that all persons who intended to speak please stand to take the Oath. Town Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to Mr. Marsh, Mr. Tajalli, Mr. Olett, Mr. DeFrances, Mrs. Jones, Mr. Carleen, and Mr. Sullivan. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, as Agent for Roy F. Coppedge III, the owner of property located at 2929 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as the south 120' of Lot 1, Gulf Stream Ocean Tracts Subdivision. Mr. Marsh displayed color renderings of the proposed renovations and explained that the renovation includes an addition of a family room on the first floor and the addition of a second story balcony. Mr. Marsh added that the existing free standing sauna building would be demolished. Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any comments. There were none. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit addition of 413 sq. ft. to an existing partial two-story Mediterranean style non -conforming structure which encroaches 4.96' into the south side setback and a total of 5.29' into the combined side setbacks. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of a Special Exception to permit construction of additions to an existing two-story Mediterranean style single family dwelling which encroaches 4.96' into the south side set -back and a total of 5.29' into the combined side setbacks. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/ SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of a family room on the first floor and the addition of a second story balcony, a total of 413 sq. ft. to an existing partial two-story Mediterranean style dwelling, and the demolition of a 153 sq. ft. free standing sauna building. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of a J Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review based on a finding that the proposed 413 sq. ft. addition to an existing one-story Mediterranean style dwelling and demolition of a 153 sq. ft. sauna building meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. 2. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, as Agent for Mr. & Mrs. Scott Morgan, owners of the property located at 1140 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as a Part of Lots 7 & 8 of Golf Course Addition Subdivision. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board May 27, 2004 Page 3 a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to add three additions, all on the first story, totaling 1,127 sq. ft. to an existing Anglo Caribbean style partial two- story dwelling; 1) family room, bedroom & bathroom; 2) utility room and 3) enlarge master bathroom. This item was withdrawn by the applicant. 3. CONTINUED FROM APRIL 22, 2004 -An application submitted by �j Shane Ames of Ames Design International, as agent for Emerald Row, LLC, the owner of the property located at 955 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, Florida which is legally described as Lot 60 and a portion of Lot 61, Place Au Soleil Subdivision. Mr. Tajalli displayed a revised rendering of the proposed structure and stated that at the request of the Board, they have lowered the entire structure by 2' and the first floor save has been lowered from 12' to 10'8". Mr. Tajalli added that the garage roofline has also been extended across the blank wall on the left elevation. Chairman Wheeler complimented the design and asked if there were any comments. The Board also complimented the design. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit construction of un- enclosed covered porches that exceed the maximum FAR by 211 sq. ft. Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Frankel seconded to recommend approval of a Special Exception to exceed the Floor Area Ratio by 211 sq. ft. with the condition that prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion the owner shall record a deed restriction requiring that 633 sq. ft. of open covered unenclosed porches shall forever remain unenclosed as long as the structure exists. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a two-story Bermuda style single- family dwelling consisting of 7,155 sq. ft. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend approval of a Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review based on a finding that the proposed construction of a two-story Bermuda style single family dwelling consisting of 7,155 sq. ft. 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 and Driveway permit shall be executed prior to issuance of permit. 3) PBC Health Department approval of the septic system shall be obtained prior to issuance of a building permit. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. 4. CONTINUED FROM APRIL 22, 2004 -An application submitted by John Reed of Rick Brautigan Architecture, Inc., as Agent for Bryan and Tracey DeFrances, the owners of property located at 825 Canary Walk, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 21 Place Au Soleil Subdivision. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board May 27, 2004 Page 4 Mr. Reed was not present. Mr. DeFrances explained that they are no longer planning a second story addition. Some of this square footage would be used to add a pool cabana, which would be attached to the end of the proposed porch. The applicant was reluctant to lower the eave height but agreed to make changes to hide the existing flat roof completely. QChairman Wheeler asked if there were any comments. Town Manager Thrasher reminded that there is a shed in the rear of the property that needed to be removed. Mr. DeFrances agreed to remove the shed. c. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the Addition of a 485 sq. ft. covered, unenclosed porch to an existing Bermuda style dwelling and install paver brick driveway, sidewalk and pool deck. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to approve the amended Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review based on a finding that the proposed addition of an 485 sq. ft. covered unenclosed porch with attached pool cabana to an existing Bermuda style dwelling meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the condition that the shed in the rear of the property is removed. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE and Chairman Wheeler; AYE. VII. Items by Staff -CONTINUED FROM APRIL 22, 2004. A. Docks, Dock lighting & Boats -Recommendation from Urban Design. This item is scheduled for a time certain, 9:15 A.M. Mr. Carleen explained that small boats, 60' or less, must use the fixed view shed clear zone. This is established by extending an imaginary line, 45 degrees from the intersection of the side and rear setback outward and toward the adjacent property and into the waterway, and another line from the adjacent side and rear lot setback lines intersection in the opposite direction. No docks, boatlifts and water - crafts of any type shall be installed within this area. Large boats, greater than 601, must reside in the middle half of the water frontage. Boats on docks with water frontage 70' or less may park perpendicular to the seawall provided they do not exceed the 25' dolphin control line and a minimum 10' setback from each side property line. Multiple boats must Jreside in the middle half of lot water frontage if the combined length exceeds 601. With regard to dock area lighting, Mr. Carleen recommended light fixtures be installed in a manner that provides safe pedestrian circulation using low voltage lightning with a maximum of 50 watts, mounted no higher than 3' above the dock with a minimum spacing of 12' on center. The fixtures must project downward as not to allow any light spillage onto adjacent properties. He recommended that no light fixtures be mounted to the seawall. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board May 27, 2004 Mr. Carleen recommended that hedges, fences, walls, trees or obstruction located in the building setback within 15' of the seawall (measured from the landward edge of the seawall cap) more than 4' tall. Page 5 any shall be no Attorney Randolph advised that by adopting these changes, a high percentage of nonconformity would result. However, there is a �1 provision in the code that would provide for amortization over time. Also, if there were to be significant alterations, the dock would be required to conform to code. Mr. Kent commented that there are three coves in town that are problematic with docking and waking. He added that smaller boats are lower and are less likely to affect the view. Mr. Frankel commented that the clear zones would be difficult calculate and enforce. Town Clerk Taylor stated that by regulating placement of the boat, the height of the boat would have less impact on the view. Mrs. Taylor reminded that originally in the manual, walls, hedges and fences higher than 4 feet are discouraged, while all other districts they are prohibited. It was agreed that the length of a boat would not be permitted to exceed the length of the dock and not permitted to extend more than 25' from the seawall. Docks would not be permitted to extend past the 15' building setback lines. On eight identified corner lots, one boat would be permitted to dock perpendicular to the seawall, 10 feet from the building setback line, provided it does not extend more than 25' from the seawall and extend past the 10' side setback lines. Mrs. Jones, a resident, commented that she has a 27' boat at the end of the canal and the depth is very shallow. She pointed out that wake from the boats in the intracoastal is very heavy and is damaging to her boat when docked parallel. Chairman Wheeler stated that her boat is too big to dock perpendicular and he suggested using lifts or whips to hold the boat away from the wall. The Board discussed the recommendations and agreed to revise the Design Manual to remove the "discouraged" language on hedges and keep the "prohibited" language on walls and fences. The Board agreed to recommend that a change be made to remove the height restriction from hedges in single family residential districts. B. Review of Excessive Similarity & Design Consistency Attorney Randolph reminded that his draft ordinance to the Commission on "excessively dissimilar" was objectionable as they felt it could be construed as not permitting two story homes. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board May 27, 2004 Page 6 Mr. Randolph stated that at the time, he prepared a new ordinance to remove the objectionable paragraph. It was believed that at that time the existing language in the code is just as effective as the new proposed ordinance. However, the attorney suggested that to add, "shall not be excessively similar" may be of benefit in the review process and he asked for the opinion of the board. C% The Board agreed with the change. VIII. Items by Board Members. A. CONTINUED FROM APRIL 22, 2004 -Minor accessory setback provisions -Mr. Kent Mr. Kent explained that currently the minor accessory setback provision is 15 feet. The manufacturers of the new air conditioning units have increased the efficiency of the units, resulting in making them larger and quieter. Mr. Kent proposed a change to the Code in the minor accessory setback provision from 15 feet to 12 feet for mechanical equipment. The Board felt that a code change is not necessary as new homes are able to conform to the setback requirements. It was agreed that if older homes are changing units, they would be reviewed on an as needed basis. Attorney Randolph advised that if Mr. Kent is proposing a code change for the purpose of his home, the Board could not rule on this. The Attorney stated that Mr. Kent would have to file an application, which would require a variance. Mrs. Neeves asked if there is a noise ordinance and if there are any restrictions on the size of an air condition unit. Town Manager Thrasher stated that there is no noise ordinance and there is no limit on the size of an air conditioner unit as long as it fits in the minor accessory setback provision. IX. Public. There were no comments from the public. X. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 10:35 A.M. Yv ne E. Eckert, CMC Dep ty Town Clerk