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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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