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Home My Public Portal About07/26/2007MINUTES 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 26, 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 8:30 A.M. II. Roll Call. GParticipating: Absent with Notice: Charles Frankel Robert W. Ganger Donna White Amanda Jones Hewlett Kent Perry O'Neal Scott W. Morgan Vice Chairman Board Member Board Member Alternate Member Chairman Board Member Alternate Member Also Present and William Thrasher Town Manager Participating: Rita Taylor Town Clerk Mr./Mrs. Randall Dubois Agents for Calicchic III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearin Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. White seconded that approved as circulated and all voted AYE. Hearing IV Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arr There were no s reque t of of 6-28-07. the minutes be items. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing a. September 27, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M. b. October 25, 2007 @ 8:30 A.M. c. November to be decided d. December 27, 2007 Q 8:30 A.M. Vice Chairman Frankel announced these dates and advised that he would not be available November 19 thru November 30. He asked the Board members to check their schedules to ensure their availability for future meetings and advise the clerk. The November meeting was set for November 15, 2007. OThe Vice Chairman stated that he had spoken with staff regarding the application and asked if there were any other exparte communications to declare. Mr. Ganger advised that he had driven by the site. 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. and Mrs. Dubois. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 2 Architectural Review & Planning Board July 26, 2007 1. An application submitted by Randall J. Dubois, as Agent for Thomas A. & Carol A. Calicchio, the owners of property located at 540 Palm Way, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 3 and the East 59 ft. of Lot 2, Gulf Stream Cove Subdivision. Mr. Dubois displayed a site plan, survey, color rendering and explained that the improvements include a small addition on the first floor, �) expansion of the existing garage with a second floor addition, a breeze- way on the rear of the house and a second floor master bedroom and study over the center part of the existing house. He stated that there would be decorative quoins on the first and second floor, smooth stucco finish, white flat cement tile roof and banding across the front of the house. He added that the final color would be decided towards the end of the project and all materials would match the existing. Mr. Dubois requested a Special Exception to permit the addition to the structure with nonconforming side yard setbacks. The Board members were concerned with the percentage of glass on the south elevation. Mr. Dubois addressed the Board's concern regarding the glass windows and doors. He stated that there are existing glass windows and doors and the new windows and doors are hurricane resistant and are reconfigured into the addition. Mr. Dubois confirmed that the calculation of the percentage of the glass meets the town code. Town Manager Thrasher stated that he was also concerned with the amount of glass being used and he requested that Urban Design Studio verify the architect's calculation. Urban Design found the architect calculations to be correct. The town manager suggested that the percentage of glass calculation should be added to the list of items for future code review. Mr. Thrasher commented that the color rendering helps to visualize the end product. Mr. Ganger asked if the garage would be able to support the second story addition and how long the project would be to completion. Mrs. Jones asked if more pilings would be installed and if the interior of the existing structure would be preserved. G Mr. Frankel commented that the landscape seem to block both the property on both sides. Mr. Dubois explained that structural modifications would be made to support the floor load and additional pilings would be installed, particularly in areas where the second floor bears through the main first floor. He added that the existing vaulted ceiling and faux finishes would be preserved. With regard to the landscaping, there would be screening on the east and west side of the property for privacy and the project is expected to take eighteen months. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 3 Architectural Review & Planning Board July 26, 2007 The Board complimented the design and thanked staff for verifying the glass calculation with Urban Design. a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit conforming additions to an existing structure with non -conforming setbacks. Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of a Special Exception to permit conforming additions to an existing structure with non -conforming setbacks. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, 0 Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit 608 sq. ft. of additions on the first floor and 1,954 sq. ft. on the second floor of an existing one-story Gulf Stream Bermuda style single family dwelling. Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed 608 sq. ft. additions on the first floor and 1,954 sq. ft. on the second floor of an existing one-story Gulf Stream Bermuda style single family dwelling meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE and Vice Chairman Frankel; AYE. VII. Items by Staff. A. Items to consider in the next code review Mr. Thrasher requested that the percentage of glass calculation be added to the list of items for future code review. He asked if the Board had any other items for review. There were none. Town Clerk Taylor reminded that the multi -family review is in process and the Town Commission added boats/docks, basements, roof material and political signs to the list for future code review. Mr. Ganger asked if there is a differentiation in the Code as to replacing windows and new construction/renovation. The town manager explained that he could administratively approve a window change out whereas new construction/renovation must go through Level II or Level III approval. B. Update on AIA Project The Town Manager reported that the AlA project is completed and FDOT has started their scope of work. He is concerned that FDOT is not being co- operative with the town regarding being respectful of residents property. C. Briny Breezes Update Mr. Thrasher reported that a number of regulatory agencies and municipalities have registered complaints against the size and scope of the development. The developers are encountering difficulties with financing and he believes the proposed plan will have to be significantly modified. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing Page 4 Architectural Review & Planning Board July 26, 2007 Mr. Ganger stated that the Coalition for Preservation is still very active in the fight against the proposed development. He is concerned that the developers may be coming back with an alternative plan that may not be suitable for the area. VIII. Items by Board Members. Vice Chairman Frankel commented that the coquina road signs are hard to see. He asked if they could be cleaned and lit. Town Clerk Taylor explained that some residents prefer the signs clean and some prefer the patina effect from the buildup. However, they have been pressure cleaned several times. Mr. Ganger added that the Gulf Stream Civic Association bought and installed several different low lights and solar systems but they either have been stolen or did not work properly. IX. Public. There were no comments from the public. X. Adjournment. Vice Chairman Frankel adjourned the meeting at 9:15 A.M. LA-�� J"4 Yo ne E. 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