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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/26/2006MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006 @ 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order at 8:30 A.M. II. Roll Call. CParticipating: 0 Absent with Notice: Vice Chairman Frankel called the meeting to order Charles Frankel Donna White Robert W. Ganger Cynthia Neeves Amanda Jones Hewlett Kent Perry O'Neal Also Present and Participating: William Thrasher Rita Taylor John Randolph Randall Stofft Lattouf Korban Mark Marsh James Ballerano Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Alternate Member Chairman Board Member Town Manager Town Clerk Town Attorney Agent for Wynne Agent for Wynne Agent for Morgan/Roby Attorney for Roby III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting & Public Hearing 9-28-06. Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded that the minutes be approved as circulated and all voted AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arran There were no changes requested. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing a. November 30, 2006 @ 8:30 A.M. b. December 28, 2006 @ 8:30 A.M. c. January 25, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M. d. February 22, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M. e. March 22, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M. Vice Chairman Frankel announced these dates. ement of agenda items. Vice Chairman Frankel asked if there were any exparte communications to declare. Mr. Ganger stated that he had driven by the sites. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Neeves stated that they are familiar with the sites. Mrs. White disclosed that she had driven by one of the sites and Vice Chairman Frankel advised that he is familiar with the sites and that he had spoken with staff. 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. Korban, Mr. Stofft, Mr. Marsh and Mr. Ballerano. Regular Meeting Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 2 October 26, 2006 VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Randall E. Stofft Architects, as agent for John Wynne and Barbara S. Wynne, owners of the property located at 1310 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 3 McLouth Subdivision, for the following: Mr. Korban displayed color renderings and a site plan and explained the proposed improvements include the addition of a partial second story master bath and closet on the east end and a kitchen and breakfast area on the west end of an existing Gulf Stream Bermuda style home. He explained that the existing home has an existing, nonconforming covered entry, which encroaches 10 ft. into the required 40 ft. front yard set- back. Mr. Korban advised that the proposed additions would not encroach on any setback and all material would match the existing. Vice Chairman Frankel asked if there were any comments and if landscaping is part of the application. Mr. Korban stated that the landscaping would not be disturbed. Mrs. White commented that that the additions are consistent with the existing structure. The Board Members complimented the improvements. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit additions to a Gulf Stream Bermuda style home that has an existing non- conforming covered entry, which encroaches 10 feet into the required 40 -foot front yard setback. The proposed additions will not encroach on any setbacks. Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of a Special Exception to allow additions to a Gulf Stream Bermuda style home that has an existing non -conforming covered entry, which encroaches 10 feet into the required 40 -foot front yard setback. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of a master bath and closet on the east end and the addition of a kitchen and breakfast area on the west end of the existing Gulf Stream Bermuda style home at 1310 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, a total addition of 1,527 square feet. Mrs. Neeves moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed additions of a master bath and closet on the east end and the addition of a kitchen and breakfast area on the west end of the existing Gulf Stream Bermuda style home, totaling 1,527 sq. ft.,meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. Regular Meeting Page 3 Architectural Review & Planning Board October 26, 2006 2. An application submitted by Digby Bridges, Marsh & Associates, as agent for Scott & Lisa Morgan owners of the property located at 1140 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Parts of Lots 7 and 8 of Golf Course Addition in the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, for the following: Mr. Marsh displayed color renderings, a site plan and photos of the C! existing home. He explained the improvements include a single story addition of a bedroom, bathroom, family room and covered breezeway on the southern side of an existing Anglo -Caribbean style home. He added that the additions would not encroach into the setback and all material would compliment the existing. Vice Chairman Frankel asked if there were any comments. Mrs. Jones asked the height difference of the addition compared to the existing. Mr. Ganger complimented the design and asked for the elevation of the house. Mr. Marsh explained that there is a 2 ft. height difference to keep the Boston roof hip element balanced. He stated that the elevation is plus 11% ft and advised that the drainage would have to be addressed in the future. The Board complimented the design. a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit a single story addition of a bedroom, bathroom, family room and breezeway, consisting of a total of 1,201 square feet, to an existing Anglo -Caribbean single family dwelling. Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. White seconded to approve a Level II Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed addition of a bedroom, bathroom, family room and breezeway, consisting of a total of 1,201 sq. ft., to an existing Anglo -Caribbean single meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the construction area. i Mrs. Neeves moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to approve a Land Clearing Permit to clear the construction area. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. 2. An application submitted by James A. Ballerano, Jr. Esq., as agent for Peter B. & Katherine W. Roby, owners of the property located at 2 Little Club Road #20, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Las Casitas, Inc., Apt. 2, for the following: Regular Meeting Page 4 Architectural Review & Planning Board October 26, 2006 Mr. Ballerano displayed renderings, site plan and photos of the existing dwelling. He explained that the canvas awning was destroyed in the past hurricane and the proposed improvements include the replacement of the canvas awning with a permanent roof and the addition of a bathroom on the northwest corner of the existing Bermuda style home. Mr. Ballerano added that permanent roof would encroach up to 4 ft. into the required 25 ft. rear setback. He stated he has received approvals from the neighbors on the north and south side and the Las Casitas Home Owners Association for the improvements. Attorney Ballerano added that the existing landscaping would not visually impact the neighbors to the north and south. Vice Chairman Frankel advised that all eight criteria for a variance must be made before a recommendation could be made. Mr. Ballerano read and addressed all eight criteria for a variance into the record. Mr. Ganger asked if the bathroom would be accessible from the outside and, if in the future all of the canvas roofs on the homes in Las Casitas would be replaced. Town Manager Thrasher asked why the permanent roof couldn't be placed only in the area where there was canvas covering. The Town Manager complimented the design but he did not believe that criteria 3, 6 and 8 have been met. Mr. Marsh explained that by extending the roof over the bathroom it would give the roofline more continuity and flow. He added that he is only aware of three or four canvas coverings on other units but he does not believe those units would require a variance for replacement. Vice Chairman Frankel and Mrs. Jones voiced concerns that a precedence would be set if this is approved. Attorney Randolph advised that variances are approved when all eight criteria have been met and a precedence would not be set if this application is approved. Vice Chairman Frankel believed that the improvements are aesthetically pleasing and the improvements compliment the house. Oa. VARIANCE to permit the replacement of a canvas awning with a permanent roof that will encroach from zero feet to a maximum of 4 feet into the required 25 foot rear setback (along the Intracoastal Waterway). Mrs. Neeves moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend approval of a Variance based on a finding that all eight criteria for a Variance have been met. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. Regular Meeting Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 5 October 26, 2006 b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a permanent patio roof on the west side, a portion of which will replace a canvas awning, and the addition of a 66 sq. ft. bathroom on the northwest corner of the existing Bermuda style home. CMrs. Jones moved and Mrs. Neeves seconded to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed additions meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Neeves; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. VII. Assignments from the Town Commission. A. Introduction of "floating boat lifts" Vice Chairman Frankel reported that the Town Commission requested recommendation from the Board regarding floating boatlifts. Town Manager Thrasher reported that he has received information on a boatlift/floating platform and asked for direction as to whether the Board believes this is a boatlift or a floating platform. He explained that this type of apparatus is secured by a galvanized steel cable, with stainless water hydraulic -powered ram which rests against the boat's hull. The Town Manager voiced concerns that the cables could come loose and cause damage. Mr. Ganger asked if there could be a five-year moratorium to study if these types of lifts could be conditionally acceptable. He was also concerned that during a hurricane, this type of lift would loosen and cause damage. Attorney Randolph reminded that the Code states that a boatlift which exceeds 500 pounds lifting capacity must be attached to the seawall. Mr. Randolph stated that he believes that this is a floating platform and under the current code, this apparatus is prohibited. He advised the Board to decide as to whether this type of apparatus would be acceptable. Attorney Randolph advised the Town Manager could proceed with administration of the current Code. The Board discussed this item and determined that this apparatus is a ^ floating platform and the provisions in the current Code would apply. UVIII. Items by Staff. There were none. IX. Items by Board Members. There were no items from the Board Members. X. Public. There were no comments from the public. Regular Meeting Page 6 Architectural Review & Planning Board October 26, 2006 XI. Adjournment. Vice Chairman Frankel adjourned the meeting at 9:45 A.M. AY nne E. Eckert, CMC De uty Town Clerk