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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, MAY 24, 2007, 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 8:35 A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Participating:
Absent with
Notice:
Charles Frankel
Perry O'Neal
Donna White
Robert W. Ganger
Amanda Jones
Hewlett Kent
Scott W. Morgan
Also Present and William Thrasher
Participating: Rita Taylor
Mark Marsh
Mike Meyer
Gary Stofft
Rick Yasco
Russell McCampbell
Ann Battaglini
Lattouf Korban
Matthew O'Connor
Brian Collins
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Chairman
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Agent for Connelly
Agent for Terlizzi
Agent for Terlizzi
Agent for Terlizzi
Agent for Terlizzi
Agent for Terlizzi
Agent for Terlizzi
Resident
Architect for O'Connor
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 3-22-07.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. White seconded that the minutes be approved as
circulated and all voted AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes requested.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. June 28, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. July 26, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. September 27, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. October 25, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. November to be decided
f. December 27, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M.
Vice Chairman Frankel announced these dates. Mr. O'Neal and Mrs. White
advised that they would not be available for the June 28th meeting.
The Vice Chairman stated that he had spoken with staff regarding the
applications and asked if there were any exparte communications to
declare. There were none.
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Town Clerk Taylor asked that all persons who intended to speak please
stand to take the Oath. The Town Clerk administered the Oath to Mr.
Marsh, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Stofft, Mr. McCampbell, Mr. Korban, Mr. Yasco, Ms.
Battaglini, Mr. Collins and Mr. Parker.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
G A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Mark Marsh, agent for Martha
L. Connelly/Walker, owner of property located at 3557 Polo
Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 5,
Blk. 2, Plat No. 1, Polo Fields Subdivision.
Mr. Marsh displayed a site plan and survey of the proposed improvements.
He explained that the small addition include expanding the existing
bathroom, garage and bay window element and adding a fireplace. He
stated that the addition would have little or no impact on the adjacent
neighbors. Mr. Marsh requested a special exception to allow expansion to
a nonconforming structure into the established setback, adding that all
the materials would match the existing structure.
Mr. Ganger asked if the landscaping would change.
Mr. Marsh stated that there would be no changes to the hedges around the
property.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit additions to an existing
non -conforming single family home.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of a
Special Exception to allow additions to an existing nonconforming one-
story single family Bermuda style dwelling. Roll Call: Mrs. White;
AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal AYE, and Vice Chairman
Frankel; AYE.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of three small additions consisting of a
total of 215 sq. ft. to an existing non -conforming
one-story single family Bermuda style dwelling.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of Level
III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed
additions totaling 215 sq. ft. to an existing Bermuda style house meet
the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards.
Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal
O AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE.
2. An application submitted by Leonard Albanese of Leonard
Albanese & Sons Builders, Inc., agent for James D. and
Laura Terlizzi, owners of property located at 8 Driftwood
Landing, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot
12, Driftwood Landing Subdivision.
Mr. Stofft displayed site plan, photos of the existing house and a color
rendering of the proposed improvements. He explained that this was
proposed as a Tuscan style house but there have been some changes after
the application was submitted, which reflect Mediterranean revival
elements. The changes include wood outriggers, railings, shutters on
both sides of the windows on additional elevations and stone accents.
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Mr. Stofft stated that the existing house would be demolished and re-
placed with a 9,064 sq. ft. two story dwelling with a guesthouse and
swimming pool.
Mr. O'Neal asked if there were any comments from the neighbors.
Mr. Meyers stated that they did not have any comments from the neighbors
however, they do have approval from the Driftwood Landing Home Owners
association.
Vice Chairman Frankel asked if there were any conflicts with the
architectural style in that particular district and if the glass windows
in rear were under the 50 percent requirement.
Mr. Ganger commented that there is a boat shown on the drawing and asked
if there is an existing dock.
Mr. Meyers stated there is currently no dock.
Town Manager Thrasher stated that he is not aware of any conflict in the
architectural style within the district and that the windows are under
the 50 percent requirement. Mr. Thrasher asked that the changes be
pointed out and if the chimney meets the height restriction. He added
that there is a comment in his staff report where the architect verified
that if, in the future they are going to install a dock, it shall conform
entirely with the code. The Town Manager confirmed that the roof tile is
a tradition terra cotta clay barrel tile.
Mr. McCampbell explained that the changes made are minor and by changing
the shutters, outriggers and changing the design of the top of the
chimney, the design is now consistent with the Mediterranean revival
style.
Mrs. Jones asked that if the final landscaping would be as presented.
Mr. Yasko explained that the Driftwood Landing HOA requested that the
existing screening on the east and south side remain and be maintained.
However, the existing landscaping on the south side is severely invasive,
conflicts with the overhead power lines and the grade is inconsistent.
He stated that they propose to enhance the landscaping on the east side
with coconut palms, replace the buffer on the south side with adequate
screening of fishtail palms, and replace the existing retaining wall with
a 2 ft. maximum height wall. He added that FP&L has restrictions on the
types of plant material to be placed under their powerlines. Mr. Yasko
stated the drain field might have to be modified. He added that he
suggested to the Driftwood Landing HOA to review the invasive plant
material in the area.
The Town Manager stated that he believed that the screening on south
side of the property could be more dense and suggested the following
conditions be placed as part of the recommendation for approval: Prior
to Certificate of Occupancy, a revised landscape plan be presented to
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the ARPB for approval, the service line must be buried, the chimney
height shall meet the town's height restriction and if Palm Beach County
requires the drain field to be modified, a revised site plan shall be
submitted to the town within 10 days after the notification from Palm
Beach County.
C Mr. Stofft agreed with the conditions and stated that he would verify
the chimney height and ensure that it would conform to code.
a. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to allow the clearing of the
construction area.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to recommend approval of the
land clearing permit. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr.
Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
demolition of the existing structures and the
construction of a new partial two-story single family
Tuscan style dwelling with a guest house consisting
of 9,064 square feet and a swimming pool.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of the
Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed
demolition of the existing structures and the construction of a new
partial two-story single-family Tuscan style dwelling with a guesthouse
consisting of 9,064 sq. ft. and a swimming pool meets the minimum intent
of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the
following conditions: 1) Service line shall be buried. 2) Chimney
height shall meet the town's height restriction. 3) Final landscape
plan shall be approved by ARPB prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy. 4) If Palm Beach County requires the drain field to be
modified, a site plan shall be submitted to the town within 10 days
following the order. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr.
Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE.
3. An application submitted by Matthew and Jennifer O'Connor
agent and owners of property located at 549 Golfview
Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 27,
Gulf Stream Cove Subdivision.
Mr. O'Connor displayed a site plan and survey of the proposed
improvements and remind that this plan was previously presented to the
Board and the Town Commission. He stated modifications were based on the
recommendations by the Board and the Town Commission. The house has been
G reduced in size and one of the guesthouses has been eliminated. Mr.
O'Connor stated that approval was previously given to count both water
front sides as rear lot lines.
The Town Manager explained that in a review process, three discouraged
elements are allowed. However, if there is a fourth discouraged element,
the application is immediately denied. He noted the eave height to be a
discouraged element and confirmed the height of the top of entry feature
to be 14.9 ft., which is also discouraged.
Mr. Collins advised that the current eave height was calculated using
data from the old design manual.
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Mr. O'Neal asked if the copula is considered Bermuda style.
Mr. Collins stated that he believes the copula is Bermuda style and the
main function is to allow light into the space.
The Board members complimented the design of the house.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #1 to permit a 30' rear setback
C% adjacent to the cove and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Mrs. White moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend approval of
Special Exception to permit 30 ft. rear setback on waterfront (2). Roll
Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal AYE,
and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #2 to permit 198 sq. ft. of roof
projection above the maximum permitted floor area
ratio.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of a
Special Exception to permit unenclosed covered porch areas that exceed
the maximum permitted FAR by 198 sq. ft. with the condition that prior
to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the owner of the property
shall prepare and record a deed restriction which shall provide that all
roof projection areas required to remain unenclosed as per approval of
the special exception shall remain so for as long as the structure is in
existence or exceeds the maximum permissible FAR. Roll Call: Mrs.
White; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal AYE, and Vice
Chairman Frankel; AYE.
c. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the building site.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. White seconded to recommend approval of the
Land Clearing Permit. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr.
Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE.
d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
demolition of the existing structures and the
construction of a Bermuda style partial two-story
single family dwelling and guest house consisting of
7,541 square feet and a swimming pool.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of a
Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed
demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a Bermuda
style, partial two story single family dwelling and guest house
consisting of 7,541 sq. ft. and swimming pool, meets the minimum intent
of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mrs.
UWhite; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal AYE, and Vice
Chairman Frankel; AYE.
It was noted that there was no landscaping in the packet, only the one
on the easel. When asked if the plan is the same as it was in the
previous presentation, Mr. O'Connor advised that there were only minor
changes. Several oak trees are planned along the driveway and the ficus
perimeter hedge will remain.
Mr. Thrasher asked Mr. O'Connor to identify the front property line on
the drawing. The Town Manager then remarked that it appears some of
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trees are on the town's right-of-way as is a portion of the existing
ficus. He advised that he has been directed that there shall be no new
planting on the rights-of-way.
Acting Chairman Frankel suggested that the ARPB recommend the plan for
Approval, provided there is an agreement that the property owner will
Cremove the landscape material at such time the town would request it.
Mr. Ganger asked if the canopy effect could still be achieved by moving
the trees on to the property.
Town Manager Thrasher stated for the record that his recommendation is
that the landscape plan not be approved with anything planted in the
right-of-way.
Mr. O'Neal moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend that the landscape
plan be approved as proposed with an agreement to remove the plantings
at the request of the town and that conduit be installed to accommodate
any future underground installations. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mrs.
Jones; AYE, Mr. Ganger; NAY, Mr. O'Neal AYE, and Vice Chairman Frankel;
AYE.
Mr. O'Connor stated that they will move the trees off the right-of-way
as requested by Mr. Ganger and that there will be no gates.
10:00 A.M., Mr. O'Neal left the meeting.
VII. Items by Staff. Town Manager Thrasher reminded that the ARPB
directed that he work with the resident who wanted the code changed
regarding boatlifts. He stated he has received the preliminary costs
from Urban Design Studio for revision of the code and has presented it
to the Commission. The Commission decided that no further action be
taken on this as a lot of time has already been spent on this and that
this be added to the list of items for periodic code review.
The Town Manager reminded that Chairman Kent inquired about the property
located at 1428 N. Ocean Blvd. He reported that the property was
recently sold and the new owners are in the process of renewing the
permits to complete the construction.
Mr. Thrasher advised that the AlA water main project suffered some
setbacks and therefore will not be completed by the contract date. He
estimated the completion to be June 30, 2007, and the FDOT project to
mill and resurface AlA to start July 5, 2007, and continue for a period
of 60 to 90 days.
VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items.
IX. Public. There were no comments from the public.
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X. Adjournment. Vice Chairman Frankel
10:15 A.M.
Yonne E. Eckert, CMC
puty Town Clerk
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adjourned the meeting at