HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/20/2008MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL,
100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order. Chairman Frankel called the meeting to order at
8:30 A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present and Charles Frankel
Participating:Robert W. Ganger
Donna White
Amanda Jones
Perry O'Neal
Scott W. Morgan
Tom Smith
Also Present and
Participating
William Thrasher
John Randolph
Rita Taylor
Stephen Albanese
William Wietsma
Dennis Rainho
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Attorney
Town Clerk
Agent for Rosenblum
Agent for O'Connor
Agent for Carlino
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 7-24-08.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded that the minutes be approved as
circulated and all voted AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes of agenda items requested.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. December 18, 2008 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. January 22, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
c. February 26, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. March 26, 2009 @ 8:30 A.M.
Chairman Frankel announced these meeting dates.
Town Clerk Taylor advised that at this time, there will not be a
December meeting.
The Chairman asked if there were any exparte communications to declare.
Mrs. White mentioned that she is a neighbor of Mr. Carlino.
Town Clerk Taylor administered the oath to Mr. Albanese, Mr. Wietsma and
Mr. Rainho.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
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1. An application submitted by Albanese Home Builders, Inc.,
as Agent for Gerald Rosenblum the owner of property
located at 940 Indigo Point, Gulf Stream, Florida, which
is legally described as Lot 69, Place Au Soleil.
Town Manager Thrasher reported that the applicant indicated on his
application a 2 ft. by 2 ft. sign, but the Code allows signs to be a
maximum of 4 ft. high and only 2 sq. ft.
Mr. Albanese stated that he asked Staff to change the sign to 1 ft. by 2
ft. on his application. He agreed to comply with the Town Code and
asked if he could possibly get a larger sign.
Chairman Frankel stated that the Code does not permit a larger size.
a. SIGN PERMIT to install a contractor sign no larger
than 2 square feet in size at 940 Indigo Point.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to approve a sign permit for
erection of a contractors sign, provided that the proposed sign meets
the requirements of Code Section 66-447, subject to a maximum height of
4 feet and maximum 2 sq. ft. sign size. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE,
Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Frankel;
AYE.
2. An application submitted by William Wietsma Company, Inc.,
agent for Matthew & Jennifer O'Connor, owners of property
located at 549 Golfview Drive, Gulf Stream, Florida,
legally described as Lot 27 Gulf Stream Cove Subdivision.
Mr. Wietsma clarified that effective 11/19/2008, he is now the owner of
the property. He displayed a site plan and color renderings and
explained that the proposed project includes demolition of the existing
structure, and the construction of a partial two-story Gulf Stream
Bermuda style dwelling, with the second story in the center of the
structure. A 3 car garage, swimming pool and a brick auto court is also
proposed. A row of ficus hedge would be planted along the south
property line. He added that the proposed structure is in compliance
with all the Town's requirements, there are no discouraged elements and
the third car garage will not be seen from the street. Mr. Wietsma
stated that the Special Exception 1 is being requested to allow 300 sq.
ft. of roof projection over the maximum allowable FAR, to allow the tad
floor belvedere to be better proportioned visually. The Special
Exception 2 is to allow a 30 ft. setback from the western rear property
line. Mr. Wietsma stated that he spoke with the neighbors to east and
they have no objections to the construction.
Mr. Ganger asked how high the hedge would be and when the project would
be starting.
Mr. Wietsma advised that the hedge would be at least 6 ft. or higher.
He added that demolition is presently being done, and that as soon as he
gets approval from the ARPB and Town Commission, he would start
construction immediately.
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Town Manager Thrasher mentioned that the applicant requested to demolish
the existing structure prior to approvals but the request was denied by
the building administrator. The applicant appealed that decision at the
previous Commission meeting and his request was granted.
Mr. Smith asked why the proposed structure looks slightly tilted as
opposed to square.
Mr. Wietsma explained that the structure slightly juxtaposition from the
street to get a better view of the point.
a. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to allow clearing the property
for construction of new home.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of the
Demolition and Land Clearing permit. Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr.
Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Frankel; AYE.
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #1 to permit 300 sq. ft. of roof
projection over the maximum allowable FAR.
Mrs. White moved and Mr. Ganger seconded to recommend approval of a
Special Exception to permit unenclosed covered entry and belvedere areas
that exceed the maximum permitted FAR by 297 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 shall remain unenclosed as per
approval of the special exception and shall remain so for as long as the
structure is in existence or exceeds the maximum permissible FAR. Roll
Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. O'Neal;
AYE and Chairman Frankel; AYE.
c. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #2 to allow a 30 ft. rear (water)
setback on the west side of the property.
Mrs. White moved and Mrs. Jones seconded to recommend approval of a
Special Exception to permit a 30' west rear setback on the waterfront.
Roll Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr.
O'Neal; AYE and Chairman Frankel; AYE.
d. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a partial two story single family Gulf
Stream Bermuda style dwelling consisting of 7,641.3
sq. ft., including a 3 car garage, and a swimming
pool.
Mrs. White moved and Mr. Ganger 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 consisting of 7,641 sq.
ft., including a 3 car garage and swimming pool meets the minimum intent
of the Design Manual and applicable review standards 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 shall remain unenclosed as per
approval of the special exception and shall remain so for as long as the
structure is in existence or exceeds the maximum permissible FAR. Roll
Call: Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. O'Neal and
Chairman Frankel; AYE.
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3. An application submitted by Dennis Rainho as agent for
Charles Carlino, owner of the property located at 2730
Avenue Au Soleil, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described
as Lot 5 Place Au Soleil Subdivision.
Mr. Rainho distributed photographs of the existing structure and asked
if there any questions regarding the construction of the 2 car detached
Ogarage.
Mr. Ganger asked what a moveable wood deck is.
Mr. Rainho explained that the deck structure over the grass area is
existing and can be moved at anytime.
Mrs. Jones asked if large ficus tree in the rear of the property would
be disturbed.
Mr. Rainho stated that the ficus tree is the only source of shade and it
would not be disturbed.
Mrs. White asked the maximum height of the roof and how long the project
would take. She was concerned that the privacy hedge will be maintained
at the present heiaht.
Mr. Rainho said the applicant is also concerned about privacy and the
ficus hedge will be maintained at the present height. He stated that
the roof height is less than 15 ft. Mr. Rainho estimated the project
would be completed in about 2 months.
Attorney Randolph advised that if there are concerns about the hedge, he
suggested that it be maintained at the present height as a condition of
approval, or a deed restriction be recorded to maintain the hedge at the
present height. Mr. Randolph explained that if a deed restriction is
recorded, a new owner would know the hedge must be maintained. The
Board determined this would not be necessary.
a. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit
construction of a 896 sq. ft. detached 2 -car garage to
match the architectural style of the existing ranch
style single family dwelling.
Mr. Ganger moved and Mr. O'Neal seconded to approve the Level II
O Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed detached
two car garage consisting of a total of 896 sq. ft. meets the minimum
intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. Roll Call:
Mrs. White; AYE, Mr. Ganger; AYE, Mrs. Jones; AYE, Mr. O'Neal; AYE and
Chairman Frankel; AYE.
VII. Items by Staff.
Town Manager Thrasher reported that the Code changes have been sent to
Municipal Code to be codified and zoning in progress is in place
particularly for boat lifts. The codification would not be ready for
about 3 months.
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VIII. Items by Board Members.
Mrs. White commented that she does not recall the property at 940 indigo
Point having approval to demolish as much of the structure as has been
done. She stated that there is not much of the house is left.
Bruce Anderson, 960 Indigo Point, stated that he is adjacent to the
C, property and that there is not much left of the house. However, there
are enough walls remaining to fall under the umbrella of being
grandfathered in.
Mr. Thrasher stated that the property has approval for an addition and
there has been no revision since the original permit. However, there
were some changes to roof scheme but he would revisit the application.
Mr. Thrasher explained that the material footprint would remain and
additional square footage added, but it would be better for the town to
have a total demolition than a renovation from the tax prospective.
Mr. Ganger reported that the Civic Association is exploring avenues for
more readable signs on AlA. He mentioned that he drove through Place Au
Soleil at night and the new signs that were installed are much easier to
see. He asked that the Board Members drive through Place Au Soleil to
see if those signs would be an option for AlA. Another option would be
wooden signs on posts and find lettering that would be more visible at
night.
Mr. O'Neal commented that the old blue sign worked really well.
IX. Public. There were none.
XI. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 A.M.
Yv ne E. Eckert, CMC
Deputy Town Clerk