HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/28/2006MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL,
100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order. Chairman Kent called the meeting to order at 8:30
A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating: Hewlett Kent
Chairman
Charles Frankel
Vice -Chairman
Robert W. Ganger
Board Member
Perry O'Neal
Board Member
Donna White
Board Member
Amanda Jones
Alternate Member
Absent with
Notice: Cynthia Neeves
Alternate Member
III. Minutes of the Regular
is
of 7-27-06. Mr.
Ganger moved that the minutes be approved as circulated and Mr.
Frankel seconded the motion with all voting AYE at Roll Call.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes requested.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. October 26, 2006 Q 8:30 A.M.
b. November 30, 2006 Q 8:30 A.M.
c. December 28, 2006 Q 8:30 A.M.
d. January 25, 2007 Q 8:30 A.M.
e. February 22, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. March 29, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Kent announced these dates. Mr. Ganger advised that he had a
conflict with the October 26, 2006 date and would only be able to attend
the early portion of the meeting. He suggested that an Alternate Member
serve for the entire meeting, but he would be present until such time as
he would have to leave. This was acceptable to all.
0 VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
Chairman asked if there were any ex -parte communications to be
disclosed. Mrs. White and Mr. Frankel stated they had spoken to staff
and all members stated they had driven by the location of proposed
improvements.
The Town Clerk administered the Oath to Michael Juriga with the William
Wietsma Company.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by William Wietsma Co., Inc.
as Agent for Thomas Maier and Andrew Preston, the owners
of property located at 3377 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
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Florida, which is legally described as Portions of Lots 5
and 6 of Gulf Stream Ocean Tracts Subdivision.
Mr. Jurigan displayed a site plan of the property and explained that the
applicant is requesting to extend the existing wall across one of the
Otwo entrances off AIA and construct a 6' wall along the south property
line. He also displayed a picture of the square bubbler fountain
planned for installation 30' from the front property line, pointing out
that it will be only a few inches above grade. Mr. Jurigan explained
that two gates are planned, one small gate to be installed through an
existing interior wall and a large gate to be installed across the
remaining driveway off North Ocean Blvd. He described the gate as being
a custom-made aluminum louvered gate with a white powdered coating which
will roll to the side. Mr. Jurigan displayed pictures of an existing
gate in Delray Beach made of the same material and finish. However,
that particular gate swings open and is in two sections. He advised
that while the design does not exactly track the Town Code for this
Design District, it does match the architectural style of the home in
that the house has white Bahamas shutters, and consistency of
architectural style is a preferred standard.
All of the Board Members were concerned about the material in that a
similar white aluminum louvered gate had been approved in a different
Design District that is not holding up very well. They did agree that
the design is proper for the architectural style of the home, provided
the shutters on the home will remain white.
Mr. Jurigan assured that the material is top quality and that their firm
has used this manufacturer for their custom shutter work for some time.
He pointed out that the design is such that it give the appearance of a
wooden gate.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that in the description of the north end of
the Beachfront Design District it is noted that there are simple,
unadorned wood or iron gates and he was hesitant to introduce a new
element of design, in that there are no others similar in this district.
a. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY PERMIT REVIEW for the
installation of an entrance gate, construction of a
wall across one existing entrance, construction of a
C) 6' wall along the south property line, installation
of a gate through an existing interior wall,
installation of a fountain (bubbler) 30' from the
front property line.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded that a North Ocean Blvd.
Overlay Permit be approved based on a finding that the proposed
installation of an entrance gate, a wall across one existing entrance, a
6' high wall along the south property line, a gate through an existing
interior wall and a bubbler fountain 30' from the front property line
meet the minimum intent of the Code and applicable review standards with
the condition that the landscape plan be re -designed to include the
planting of 4 to 6 Australian Pine trees between the wall and the FDOT
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clear zone, with the trees to be provided and planted by the Town. Roll
Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal;
AYE and Chairman Kent; AYE
b. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
installation of an entrance gate, construction of a
wall across one existing entrance, construction of a
6' high wall along the south property line,
installation of a gate through an existing interior
wall, installation of a fountain (bubbler) 30' from
the front property line.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to approve the Level 2
Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed
installation of an entrance gate, a wall across one existing entrance, a
6' high wall along the south property line, a gate through an existing
interior wall and a bubbler fountain 30' from the front property line
meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review
standards provided the entrance gate is consistent with the plan and the
trim on the house and that the landscape plan be re -designed to include
the planting of 4 to 6 Australian Pine trees between the wall and the
FDOT clear zone, with the trees to be provided and planted by the Town.
Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr.
O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Kent; AYE.
VII. Items by Staff.
A. Update RE: Alternative Roofing Materials
Town Manager Thrasher advised that he has been unable to get a
commitment from anyone to appear before the Board for a presentation of
these materials. He added that he has been in contact with two
distributors who may be able to get a manufacturers representative to
contact us, but he has not heard back from them as yet.
VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items from the Board
Members.
IX. PUBLIC. There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment. Chairman Kent adjourned the meeting at 9:15 A.M. on
a motion to do so made by Mr. Frankel that was seconded by Mr.
C) O'Neal with all voting in the affirmative.
Rita Taylor, aown Clerk