HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/19/2005MINUTES 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 19, 2005 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.
C Present and
Participating: Chris Wheeler
Mert Anderson
Perry O'Neal
Cynthia Neeves
Tony Moreno
Absent with
Notice:
Hewlett Kent
Charles Frankel
Also Present
Participating
William Thrasher
Rita Taylor
George Brewer
Dan Carter
Warren Adams
Ken Carlson
David Lopaciek
Anthony Pugliese
William Caskey
William Wietsma
Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Agent for Nicole Brown
Agent for Pugliese
Planner for Pugliese
Agent for Pugliese
Agent for Pugliese
Resident
Resident
Resident
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 4-21-05.
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.
There were none.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. June 23, 2005 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. July 28, 2005 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. September 22, 2005 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. October 27, 2005 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. November to be decided
Chairman Wheeler announced these dates. Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Neeves
advised that they would not be present for the July meeting. Mr. O'Neal
advised that he would not be present for the June and July meeting and
Mr. Moreno reminded that he would be absent for the June meeting.
Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any exparte communications to
declare. Mrs. Anderson disclosed that she had spoken with Mr. Dixon and
Mrs. Neeves stated that she had spoken with Mr. Dixon and Mr. Ganger.
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The Chairman asked that all persons who intended to speak please stand
to take the Oath. Town Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to Mr. Adams,
Mr. Brewer, Mr. Carter, Mr. Carlson, Mr. Lopaciek, Mr. Pugliese, Mr.
Caskey and Mr. Wietsma.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by George Brewer, agent for,
Nicole Brown, owner of the property located at 915 Indigo
Point, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 75
Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
Mr. Brewer displayed a color rendering and distributed photographs of
the existing house. He explained that the house is not a typical Gulf
Stream style home and the proposed improvements include changing the
front entrance, several windows and doors, removing outside stairs and
wood deck and installing a spiral stair and new balcony railings. The
exterior walls would be changed to smooth stucco and reveals added to
break the length of the wall. The roof would be replaced with terra
cotta concrete barrel tile.
Mr. Carter, landscape architect, explained that the landscape includes
relocating the existing robalenes to the front, adding Italian
cypresses, a gumbo -limbo tree and coconut palms around the property.
Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any comments from the public and
the Board.
Mrs. Anderson commented that the improvements would greatly improve the
look of the house.
a. LEVEL 2 ARCHIECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to include
1. Changing the front entrance
2. Change several windows and doors
3. Remove outside stairs and platform and install
spiral stairs and new balcony railing
4. Change exterior walls to smooth stucco & add
reveals
5. Replace roof with terra cotta concrete barrel
tile
6. Interior Remodeling
7. New Landscaping
OMrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Moreno seconded to approve the Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan Review Plan based on a finding that the proposed
remodeling and modification to the existing two-story single family
dwelling consisting of 5,422 sq. ft. meets the minimum intent of the
Design Manual and applicable review standards with the condition that a
Gulf Stream Removal Agreement and Driveway permit be executed prior to
issuance of a permit. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE,
Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
2. An application submitted by Dan Carter of Carter &
Associates Landscape Architects, Inc., agent for Anthony
Pugliese III, owner of the property located at 3145 N.
Ocean Blvd, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described in
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metes and bounds in Government Lot 2, Section 3, Township
46 South, Range 43 East.
Chairman Wheeler stated that the applicant is seeking 2 variances and all
8 criteria must be addressed. He directed that all statements and
comments be directed only at the 8 points at this time.
C Mr. Carter explained that the request is to construct an entry feature,
gates, fountain/statuary, pagoda and lush landscaping. He added that the
proposed pagoda zen garden would be moved out of the setback. Mr. Carter
explained that the entry feature would be set back 20, from the west
property line and the west boundary wall steps back to join the entry
feature with 2 curved sections of wall, and each section will have an
arched niche. The boundary wall would be constructed with 8' high
concrete block and stucco panels. The panels will have a decorative
banding with a green man motif along the top edge and the pilasters will
be clad with coral stone and topped with coquina stone caps. He added
that the coquina stone has been salvaged from the home. Each pilaster
will have a brass ring installed 6' from ground level through which will
run a decorative metal chain. Jasmine vines will be attached to the
chains to provided a green flowering garland between the pilasters.
Mr. Adams was recognized along with his credentials and he addressed the
purpose for the variance request. He explained that the proposed entry
feature is appropriate for the size of the home and neither the entry
feature nor the fountain would destroy or impair any visual relationship
with structures, landscaping or views. He added that the proposed
landscaping would mitigate the scale of the entrance feature. Mr. Adams
read and addressed all 8 criteria for the variance request and stated
that the homeowner wanted to provide security for the Property.
Chairman Wheeler commented that the architecture is beautiful but he does
not believe that all the criteria have been met, especially number 5. He
did not believe that this is the minimum variance that will make possible
the reasonable use of the land, building or structure.
With regard to the second variance to install a fountain/statuary that is
visible from the street and encroaches 20' into the 30' front accessory
setback, Mr. Adams read and addressed all 8 criteria of the variance.
Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any comments from the public or the
�} Board.
Mr. Caskey, 3110 N. Ocean Blvd., stated that the proposed entry gate of
19, is excessive in height and style. He added it does not complement
the character of the town. Additionally, the fountain/statuary is
visible from the street and he believed it should be moved out of the
setback area. Mr. Caskey requested that the Board recommend denial of
both of the variances.
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Mr. Ganger, 1443 N. Ocean Blvd., stated that the proposed gate is out of
character for Gulf Stream. He distributed photos of a gate that was in
place in the 701s, which was more in character of the area, would not
need a variance and yet still provide the privacy for the property.
Mrs. Neeves commented that the entrance feature does not fit in with the
Ccharacter of the neighborhood.
Mrs. Anderson stated that she could not see a hardship for either
request.
Mr. O'Neal commented that the home has been lived in for a number of
years and there has never been a privacy issue. He did not believe this
entry feature would provide additional security or privacy.
Mr. Moreno referred to a photo of the gate that Mr. Ganger had provided
that was on the property 25 years ago and he believes that a similar gate
would be acceptable.
On being asked by Chairman Wheeler, Town Manager Thrasher stated that he
does not believe that standards 1,3,5 and 8 were met in neither variance
1 nor standards 1,3,4,5 and 8 in variance 2.
Mr. Pugliese stated that moving the fountain/statuary out of the setback
would not allow him to create an Italian garden effect. He added that
lush landscaping would be installed so the statuary would not be seen
from the street. Mr. Pugliese suggested that the Code be revised with
regard to items placed in the setback area.
The Board was in unison that the entry feature and gate are not in
keeping with the character of the town and the fountain/statuary could
be moved out of the setback area whereby a variance would not be
necessary. They all agreed that there is no hardship and not all 8
criteria of each variance have been met.
There were letters submitted by Mr. Ganger and Mr. Dixson opposing the
entry feature and gate. Town Clerk Taylor read the letter from Mr.
Dixson in its entirety. Mr. Ganger was present and voiced his
opposition. The letters were made a part of the official record.
0a. VARIANCE 1. To permit construction of an entrance
feature (including an arch, gates, wall
columns and gas lanterns), which exceeds
the maximum, permitted (8 foot high) as
provided in Section 70-187 Paragraph 4 and
Section 70-187 Paragraph 5. of the Code of
Ordinances.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Moreno seconded to recommend denial of the
Variance based on a finding that the proposed construction does not meet
all 8 criteria. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE, Mrs.
Neeves; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
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b. VARIANCE 2. To install fountain/statuary that
encroaches 20' into the required 30' front
accessory setback as provided in Section
70-74 and also does not conform to the
provisions of Section 70-268 of the Code of
Ordinances which prohibits statuary that is
visible from the street.
Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to recommend denial of the
Variance based on a finding that the proposed construction does not meet
all 8 criteria. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE, Mrs.
Neeves; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
C. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY PERMIT. To construct an
entrance feature, gates, fountain/statuary
and pagoda, and re -landscape the area.
Mrs. Neeves moved and Mr. Moreno seconded to recommend denial of a North
Ocean Boulevard Overlay Permit in that the variances were recommended to
be denied. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE, Mrs.
Neeves; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW requesting
approval for construction of an entrance
feature, gates, fountain/ statuary,
pagoda and approval of landscaping as
proposed for the area.
Mrs. Neeves moved and Mrs. Anderson seconded to recommend denial of a
Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review in that the variances were
recommended to be denied. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno;
AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VII. Items related to previous approval.
A. Amended landscape design for 3126 Gulf Stream Road-Wietsma
Mr. Wietsma displayed an amended landscape design for 3126 Gulf Stream
Road and reminded that the original approval of the project was that the
final landscape design be approved by the Board. He stated that the home
is sold and the new owners wanted a more personalized landscape, which
would require relocating the palm trees, adding 2 silver bismarkias,
silver buttonwoods, coconut palms and a variety of other plants.
Chairman Wheeler asked if there were any comments. There were none.
G Mrs. Anderson moved and Mr. Moreno seconded to approve the amended
landscape plan. Roll Call: Mrs. Anderson; AYE, Mr. Moreno; AYE, Mrs.
Neeves; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE, and Chairman Wheeler; AYE.
VIII. Items by Staff. There were none.
IX. Items by Board Members. There were none.
X. Public. There were no comments from the public.
XI. Adjournment. Chairman Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 8:55
A.M.
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YDnne E. Eckert, CMC
uty Town Clerk
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