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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/23/2006MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2006, IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to order. 8:30 A.M. Vice Chairman Kent called the meeting to order at II. Roll Call. Present and Hewlett Kent Participating: Charles Frankel Robert W. Ganger Donna White Amanda Jones Absent with Perry O'Neal Notice: Cynthia Neeves Also Present and William Thrasher Participating: John Randolph Rita Taylor Anthony Pugliese Warren Adams Michael Weiner Dan Carter John Carleen Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Board Member Alternate Member Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Resident Witness for Pugliese Attorney for Pugliese Agent for Pugliese Urban Design Studio III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing 11-16-05. Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded that the minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were none requested. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 3-23-06 2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 4-27-06 3. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 5-25-06 4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 6-22-06 5. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 7-27-06 Vice Chairman Kent welcomed Mrs. White, Mr. Ganger and Mrs. Jones to the ARPB and announced the meeting dates. He advised that he would not be `J available for the July meeting. Vice Chairman Kent asked if there were any exparte communications to declare. Mrs. Jones disclosed that she visited the site and spoke with a contractor on site. Mr. Ganger and Mrs. White advised that they had driven by the site and spoke with Staff. Mr. Kent stated that he had driven by the site and spoke with Commissioner Devitt and Staff. The Vice Chairman asked that all persons who intended to speak please stand to take the Oath. The Clerk administered the Oath to Mr. Weiner, Mr. Pugliese, Mr. Carter, Mr. Carleen and Mr. Adams. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 2 Architectural Review & Planning Board February 23, 2006 VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. To consider amendments to an application, originally considered on May 19, 2005 and reconsidered on November 16, 2005, 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 metes and bounds in Government Lot 2, Section 3, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, for the following: Mr. Weiner stated that given that Mr. Ganger voiced his opposition as a private citizen at a previous meeting, he requested that he recused him- self from the proceedings. Attorney Randolph advised that this is a quasi judicial hearing and if Mr. Ganger believes that he can base his decision on what is presented and not be impartial, he did not have to recuse himself. Mr. Ganger stated that previously, he represented himself as a private citizen, not as a part of the ARPB. He stated that he could base his decision on the application presented today, pointing out that this is a revised plan from the one that was previously considered. Mr. Weiner stated that he did not believe the standards for quasi judicial and due process have been met but he would move forward. Mr. Weiner explained that this is an original Phipps estate with 315 ft. of frontage, almost twice as large as any other lot along AlA. This is a Spanish Mediterranean style house, which incorporates several different style elements. In complying with the Town's Code, his client has made several modifications by lowering the entry feature to 17' 11", setting it back more than 30' from the property line, reducing the height of the wall, including the caps to under 8 ft., removing the chains, faces on the wall trim and fountain and adding extensive landscaping. The entry feature has been moved back behind the accessory setback and separated from the front wall by 4". He added that all lightning now conforms to code. Mr. Weiner stated that because this is a historic home, and the largest home along AlA in Gulf Stream, the entry feature is appropriate for the style of the house. He added that his client meets 80% of the requirements and he felt that due to the changes that were made, the application meets the requirements of the code. Mr. Adams was recognized. He explained that this is a Spanish Mediterranean Revival style home and it incorporates several different architectural elements. He believes, in his professional opinion, the proposed entry feature is appropriate for the size of the house. Mr. Kent requested that the new changes be pointed out for the benefit of the new ARPB members. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 3 Architectural Review & Planning Board February 23, 2006 Mr. Carter was recognized and explained that the fountain, pagoda and zen garden has been moved back behind the 30 ft. accessory setback area. He stated that the entry feature and wall would be screened on both sides with a variety of vines and staggered tiered landscaping. He added that the south property line design will remain the same but there would be some changes on the interior of the property. GMr. Ganger asked what impact the landscaping would have on what would be seen driving by. Mr. Carter stated that the landscaping would significantly buffer and soften the entry feature. The Board complimented the landscape design. Town Clerk Taylor advised that Mr. Carter informed her that the previous landscape design for the rest of the property would be changed and submitted to the Board for approval. Vice Chairman Kent asked if there were any comments. Mr. Carleen was recognized as the principal for Urban Design Studio. He explained that he helped develop the manual for the town and the homes in town are not true Mediterranean or true Bermuda style; they have elements of the design. The intent of the code is to permit maximum flexibility and encourage variety. However, the elements should match the character of the neighborhood. He referred to a report from 10/17/05 stating that the entry feature is a discouraged element and is not harmonious with the character of the district or the town. Attorney Randolph suggested that the report Mr. Carleen referred to from 10/17/05, his curriculum vitae as well as the photo composite of other entry features in the district, be made a part of the official record. There were no objections. Attorney Weiner requested that Mr. Adams curriculum vitae be made a part of the record also. There were no objections. Town Manager Thrasher commented that the applicant made several changes that are acceptable to the town and pointed out sections of the code that address the North Ocean Overlay Corridor and the inconsistency with neighborhood character. He read Section 66-144(b)(9)(a) into the record, which states that "in a Level 2 or 3 Site Plan Review, all elements of a plan shall be organized harmoniously and efficiently in relation to topography, the size and type of the property affected, the character of the adjoining property, and the type and size of buildings." Mr. Frankel commented that Gulf Stream is very understated and the feature is excessive but he had no objections to the changes. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 4 February 23, 2006 Mr. Ganger stated that the entry feature and the house is out of character with the town but the applicant has made several modifications as requested by the town and the house is being significantly restored. However, he had no objections to the changes and felt the applicant met the criteria. Mrs. Jones agreed with Mr. Ganger and she had no objections. Vice Chairman Kent commented that the entry feature did not meet the criteria of the town but he had no objections. Mrs. White felt that the entry feature is not harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood and character of the town. a. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY PERMIT to construct an 8' wall, entry gates, accessory structure (arch), fountain/statuary, pagoda and re -landscaping within the first 50' easterly of the west property line. Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend approval a North Ocean Boulevard Overlay Permit based on a finding that the proposed 8 ft. wall, entry gates, accessory structure (arch), fountain/statuary, pagoda and relandscaping within the first 50' easterly of the west property line meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mrs. White; NAY, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Kent; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW requesting approval for construction of an 8' wall, entry gates, accessory structure (arch), fountain/statuary, pagoda and re -landscaping the area. Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend approval of a Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed construction of an 8' wall, entry gates, accessory structure (arch), fountain/statuary, pagoda and re -landscaping the area meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1) Prior to the issuance of a building permit, DEP coastal construction review and Permit for all construction, including walls, seaward of the 1998 CCCL and a copy of the approved construction drawings shall be provided to the Town. 2) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, FDOT Driveway Permits and a complete copy of the FDOT approved construction drawings shall be provided to the Town. 3) As built survey and elevation drawings indicating locations of all principle and minor accessory items, elevations and final design drawings shall be provided to the town prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Roll Call: Mrs. White; NAY, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Kent; AYE. VII. Request for extension of approval to construct a conservatory extension to the existing dwelling at 4 Driftwood Landing. Mr. Ganger asked if it would help to put a timeline on the extension. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 5 Architectural Review & Planning Board February 23, 2006 Mrs. Mellon stated that the contractor is awaiting approval from the State and to set a date would be unrealistic. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to approve extension of one year, as provided in the code, of the original approval to construct a conservatory. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones and Vice Chairman Kent; AYE. VIII. Items by Staff. There were no items. IX. Items by Board Members. There were none. X. Public. There were no comments from the public. XI. Adjournment. Vice Chairman Kent adjourned the meeting at 10:30 A.M. AY nne E. 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