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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02/28/2008MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2008 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order. A.M. II. Roll Call. Chairman Kent called the meeting to order at 8:30 Present and Hewlett Kent Participating: Perry O'Neal Donna White Charles Frankel Robert W. Ganger Scott W. Morgan Amanda Jones Also Present and William Thrasher Participating: Rita Taylor Jeffrey Parker III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded that t as circulated and all voted AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arran There were no changes of agenda items requested. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing a. March 27, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M. b. April 24, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M. c. May 22, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M. d. June 26, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M. e. July 24, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M. Chairman Board Member Board Member Vice -Chairman Board Member Alternate Member Alternate Member Town Manager Town Clerk Resident Hearing of 1-24-08. e minutes be approved gement of agenda items. Chairman Kent announced these dates and advised that he may not be available for the March meeting. VI. Code Review. A. Single-family Residential 1. Additional Architectural Styles Chairman Kent advised that the Town Commission agreed with the recommendations of the Board regarding additional architectural styles in multi family districts. They requested input on how the Board feels about additional architectural styles in the single family district. Mrs. White commented that vernacular style is discouraged in the multifamily district but is preferred in the single family district. She feels it would cause confusion for applicants. She asked for the description of vernacular style. Regular Meeting Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 2 February 28, 2008 Town Clerk Taylor explained that vernacular style was added to the Code to address some houses in Place Au Soleil. She added that vernacular is a mix of different style features. The Board discussed if Monterey would be a preferred style for the town. They agreed that the architectural styles recommended for the multi- family districts be the same in the single family district. Additionally, the Board recommended that Monterey and vernacular style be moved to "discouraged" and contemporary and cracker style be moved to "prohibited" so there wound be consistencies in the districts. Mr. O'Neal called attention to the photograph in Section 70-97 and pointed out elements that are not typical of a Gulf Stream Bermuda style house. He requested that the photo be replaced. Mr. Frankel moved and Mrs. White seconded to recommend that Monterey and Vernacular architectural styles be moved from "preferred" to "discouraged" , all of the "preferred" styles recommended for multi- family be included under "preferred" for single family and the Contemporary and Cracker styles be moved from "discouraged" to "prohibited". It was also recommended that the picture of a typical Gulf Stream Bermuda be replaced with a better example. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Kent; AYE. 2. Standards for Tinted Window Glass Town Clerk Taylor distribute a sample of window tint the Board had recommended for multi family structures and reported that the Commission had no objections and they had no objections to dark tint as long as it is not seen from the street. She asked if the Board wanted to recommend the same window tint for the single-family district. Chairman Kent stated that he preferred clear glass and that clear glass can be purchased that blocks ultra violet and infrared rays. Mr. Frankel commented that if clear glass is energy efficient he has no objections. Mr. Ganger was concerned about placing additional costs on residents when replacing windows. OMr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend that window glass be clear (untinted) and so listed under "preferred"; tinted glass or window film applications be listed under "discouraged"; tinted glass or window film application with less than 70 percent visible light transmittance or a combination of tinted glass and window film with less than 60 percent visible light transmittance listed under "prohibited". Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Kent; AYE. Regular Meeting Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 3 February 28, 2008 3. Alternative Roofing Materials Chairman Kent advised that the Town Commission believed that in the multi -family district, on West Indies and Anglo Caribbean style structures with large overhangs, metal roofs or some other material would be appropriate. OTown Clerk Taylor reminded that the contractor who made the presentation on metal roofs did not recommend metal roofs on the barrier island due to the new Florida Building Code and the way the roof would be attached. She asked if the slope would be different on a multi family structure compared to single family. She mentioned that additional roofing material may be needed to accommodate the new architectural styles. Mr. Frankel suggested asking Urban Design for input on roof slopes as the Board is not knowledgeable on the subject. He added that he believes the current code addresses roofing material very well. The Town Manager asked for clarification in the pre -application process on metal roofs, should he encourage those types of roofs? The Board agreed that metal roofs are not indicative of West Indies style homes and metal roofs are not allowed. They agreed to eliminate "slate style tile" on homes with Bermuda elements under "required". Mrs. Jones commented that there is not a lot of tendency to replace any roof with natural slate because it is very costly and there is a lot of maintenance involved. Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend no changes to Section 70-99 and remove "or slate style tile" in Section 70-238(a) Required. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Kent; AYE. 4. Basements The Chairman reported that the Commission had no objections to basements as long as the floor area ratio above ground is met and there is no massing. He referred to Codes from Palm Beach, Jupiter Island and Manalapan and asked for input. Mr. Thrasher felt that some portion of basements should be counted in the FAR, if not, then the height above grade lowered from 4 1� ft. to 3 U ft. He explained that it is difficult determined the grade slope at 4 1� ft. The Town Manager further advised that it is difficult to enforce usage of a basement. Chairman Kent agreed. He was also concerned that window wells or angled windows would be added to allow light in the basement. The Board agreed to reduce the above grade from 416" to 3' and remove the word "solely" from the definition. Regular Meeting Architectural Review & Planning Board Page 4 February 28, 2008 Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend reducing the existing provision in the definition of a basement, from 4' 6" to 3' above grade in Section 66-1 and remove the word "solely" from the definition. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Kent; AYE. B. Multi -family Residential O1. Basements Town Clerk Taylor asked if the Board recommends the same definition for basements in the multi -family districts. Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend that the Code for basements in the multifamily be the same as the single family district. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Kent; AYE. C. Boat Lifts Chairman Kent referred to a diagram he created regarding 4 post lifts and reported that the Commission wanted input on docking zones on both sides of the canal. The Chairman suggested that by placing the lift in the middle one third of the lot and controlling the height would protect the view of the neighbors. Mr. Parker, 1330 N. Ocean Blvd., explained that by using a 4 post lift, the home owners would not have to see all the hardware of an elevator lift. He commented that the current 20,000 pounds weight limit is too high and suggested a height restriction to limit weight and size. The Board held discussions and suggestions were made to have setback requirements, limit the height above water and restrict tuna towers, flying bridges, etc. The Town manager was concerned about regulating the Code because the waters edge is not seen from the street. He believes restrictions should be in place to limit size. 10:55 A.M., Mrs. Jones and Mr. Morgan left the meeting. Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to recommend to allow low profile piling lifts provided the lifting equipment does not exceed a maximum height of 4 ft. above seawall, there is no bracing or beams Obetween the pilings, it shall be located in the center one third of the seawall, be attached to the dock or seawall with the outer edge of the pilings extending into the docking zone no farther than 18 ft. from the seawall. Vessels lifted thereon shall not exceed 33 ft. in length, which includes any and all attachments, shall have no flying bridges, tuna towers or marlin towers and no portion of the vessel shall exceed 10 ft. above the seawall (excluding antenna or radar) when lifted. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Frankel; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Kent; AYE. VII. Items by Staff. There were no items by Staff. Regular Meeting Page 5 Architectural Review & Planning Board February 28, 2008 VIII. Items by Board Members. There were no items by the Board Members. IX. Public. There were none. X. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M. onne E. Eckert, CMC D puty Town Clerk