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HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/27/2006C� 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, JULY 27, 2006 at 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. Vice Chairman Frankel called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. II. Roll Call. Present and Participating: Charles Frankel Donna White Robert W. Ganger Cynthia Neeves Absent with Notice: Hewlett Kent Perry O'Neal Amanda Jones Also Present and William Thrasher Participating: John Randolph Rita Taylor Malcolm Murphy Dave Beasley William Wietsma Mark Marsh III. Minutes. A. Regular Meeting and Public Hearing B. Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded that as circulated and all voted AYE. Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Chairman Board Member Alternate Member Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Resident Consultant for Murphy Contract Buyer & Agent Agent for Friis on 4-27-06 on 6-22-06 the minutes be approved IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. Town Manager Thrasher requested that Item VI.A.3 be heard before Item VI.A.2. There were no objections. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 9-28-06 @ 2. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 10-26-06 @ 3. November meeting to be determined. 4. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 12-28-06 @ Vice Chairman Frankel announced these dates. The November scheduled for November 30tH 8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M. meeting was Vice Chairman Frankel asked if there were any exparte communications to declare. Mrs. Neeves and Mr. Ganger stated that they had driven by the sites and Vice Chairman Frankel declared that he had driven by the sites and spoken with staff. Regular Meeting Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 2 July 27, 2006 The Vice Chairman asked that all persons who intended to speak please stand to take the Oath. Town Clerk Taylor administered the Oath to Mr. Murphy, Mr. Wietsma, Mr. Beasley and Mr. Marsh. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Malcolm and Julie Murphy, the owners of property located at 815 Tangerine Way, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 14, Place Au Soleil Subdivision. Mr. Murphy distributed photos of his property and explained that the proposed improvements include the construction of a single car garage and hallway connecting to the existing dwelling. He added that an electric gate would be added to the front of the property for security purposes. Mr. Murphy stated that there is a shed on the property that was damaged from the past hurricane and it would be removed. Vice Chairman Frankel asked if there were any comments. The Board complimented Mr. Murphy on the improvements. Town Manager Thrasher requested that the removal of the shed be a condition of approval prior to a building permit. Mr. Murphy agreed with the condition. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit the extension of an existing nonconforming wall that encroaches 4.6' into the required 15 foot west side building setback to construct a single car garage and connecting hallway to existing dwelling. Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded to recommend approval of a Special Exception to allow the extension of an existing non -conforming wall that encroaches 4.8 feet into the required 15 -foot west side building setback to construct a single car garage and connecting hallway to the existing dwelling, based on a finding that the proposed Special Exception meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the condition that all utility service lines be placed underground. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a single car garage and hallway connection to existing dwelling, and to install a gated driveway from the garage to connect to Tangerine Way. Mrs. Neeves moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan, based on a finding that the proposed single car garage and hallway connection to the existing dwelling and the installation of a gated driveway from the garage to connect to Tangerine Way meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards, with the condition that the shed on the property be removed. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. Regular Meeting Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 3 July 27, 2006 3. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, agent for Nils and Candace Friis, owners of property located at 3432 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lots 49A, 50 and 51, Replat of part of Gulf Stream Properties No. 2. Mr. Marsh distributed photos of the existing property and explained that the proposed improvements include the construction of a covered patio/ C) loggia consisting of 425 square feet, a second story balcony off the master bedroom with Chippendale aluminum railings, pilasters and fixed painted plank shutters on the south side of an existing two-story colonial style single family dwelling. Vice Chairman Frankel asked if there were any comments. There were none. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of a covered patio, consisting of 425 square feet, with second story deck, to an existing two-story Colonial Style single family dwelling. Mrs. Neeves moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to approve the level II Architectural/Site Plan, based on a finding that the proposed addition of a covered patio, consisting of 425 square feet with a second story deck, to an existing two-story Colonial Style single-family dwelling, meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. 2. An application submitted by William Wietsma as agent and contract purchaser for Marilyn & Ames Gardner, owners of the property located at 3232 Polo Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 14 in Polo Cove Subdivision. Mr. Weitsma displayed color renderings of the proposed improvement and explained that the proposed improvements include clearing the building site and constructing a partial two story classical Anglo Caribbean style single-family dwelling. He pointed out the building footprint is limited and requested a special exception for the unenclosed covered porches which exceed the permitted FAR by 290.4 square feet. Vice Chairman Frankel complimented the design and asked if there were any comments. C> Mr. Ganger asked if part of the building with the servant quarters is below grade. Mr. Weitsma explained that the building is at an 8 ft. elevation and portion of it is stepped down. The Board complimented him on the design. a. LAND CLEARING REVIEW to permit clearing the area of construction. Regular Meeting Page 4 Architectural Review & Planning Board July 27, 2006 Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded to recommend approval of Land Clearing as shown on the plan. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit unenclosed covered porches that exceed the permitted FAR by 290.4 square feet. Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded to recommend approval of a �i Special Exception to permit unenclosed covered porches that exceed the permitted FAR by 290.4 square feet, with the condition that prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy a deed restriction be recorded providing that all roof projection areas shall remain unenclosed so long as the structure exists. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. c. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the demolition of the existing structures and the construction of a partial two story classical Anglo Caribbean style single-family dwelling, consisting of 7,532.7 square feet, three -car garage and swimming pool. Mrs. Neeves moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend approval of the Level III Architectural/Site Plan, based on a finding that the proposed partial two story classical Anglo Caribbean style single family dwelling, consisting of 7,532.7 square feet, three car garage and swimming pool, meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1) Chain link fence, if utilized, shall be screened on the outside. 2) Gulf Stream Removal Agreements (Auto Court over drainage easement, Auto Court attaching to roadway, Auto Court around two catch basins, 4 feet aluminum rail fence over drainage easement, brick driveway attaching to roadway) and Driveway permit to be signed prior to issuance of permit. 3) Roof tile shall be white and not painted white. 4) Revised landscape, if changed, shall be submitted to the ARPB for approval prior to CO. 5) Wood dock shall not exceed 5 feet in width. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, agent for Nils and Candace Friis, owners of property located at 3432 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lots 49A, 50 and 51, Replat of part of Gulf Stream Properties No. 2. C) LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of a covered patio, consisting of 425 square feet, with second story deck, to an existing two-story Colonial Style single family dwelling. This item was heard earlier. VII. Public Requests. A. Presentation of issues with the Code regarding docks & boat lifts -Lars Nilsen, 555 Middle Road, Gulf Stream This item was deferred to the next meeting, as the resident was not present. G IN Regular Meeting Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 5 July 27, 2006 Vice Chairman Frankel reminded that a considerable amount of time was spent on the boat dock regulations but residents have the right to be heard. VIII. Assignments from the Town Commission. A. Mandatory replacement of trees and other landscape material lost or damaged by storms. Mr. Thrasher reported that the Commission directed staff to draft a policy of mandatory replacement of trees and other landscape material lost or damaged by storms. Attorney Randolph reminded that those properties that had landscape approval at the time of development could be reminded that they had an obligation to maintain the landscaping according to the plan. Additionally, a deed restriction could be imposed on all landscape plans submitted with new construction as has been done on a limited basis in the past. A third option was offered, that being to add an amortization clause in the Code to state that if a tree is destroyed, it must be re- placed within six months. Mr. Ganger suggested that perhaps an appeal thru correspondence from the Civic Association and/or the Mayor to the citizens to maintain the character of the town with lush landscaping would be sufficient. Town Manager Thrasher thanked the Board for the input and stated he would take the suggestions to the Commission. IX. Items by Staff. There were none. X. Items by Board Members. A. Review of prohibited roofing material -Vice Chairman Frankel Vice Chairman Frankel reported that Mayor Koch requested that he discuss reviewing roofing material with the Board. He commented that the Mayor believes that with the previous hurricanes, availability of roofing material is very limited. Town Clerk Taylor distributed photographs of various metal roof styles. Mr. Ganger reminded that a metal roof was allowed on a portion of one of the condominiums in town. Town Manager Thrasher stated that the code does not address multi -family units and believed that roofing materials are becoming more readily available. He also believed that changing the roofing material would compromise the character of the town. The Board suggested inviting a few roofing contractors to display comparable roofing materials and to explore the cost and maintenance differences that would be involved. Regular Meeting Page 6 Architectural Review & Planning Board July 27, 2006 XI. Public. There were no comments from the public. XII. Adjournment. Vice Chairman Frankel adjourned the meeting at 9:30 A.M. Y onne E. Eckert, CMCJ w D puty Town Clerk