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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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 2 Architectural Review & Planning Board May 19, 2005 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 Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 3 May 19, 2005 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 4 May 19, 2005 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 5 Architectural Review & Planning Board May 19, 2005 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. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board YDnne E. Eckert, CMC uty Town Clerk Page 6 May 19, 2005