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MINUTES OF THE CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON JULY 22, 2010
HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM, FLORIDA ON FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL,
100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order. Chairman Ganger called the meeting to order at
approximately 8:33 A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present and
Participating
Absent w/Notice
Also Present and
Participating
Robert Ganger
Scott Morgan
Thomas Smith
Charles Frankel, II
Malcolm Murphy
Amanda Jones
William H. Thrasher
Rita L. Taylor
Randall Stofft
of Randall Stofft
Stephanie Portus
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Agent for Erbstein
Architects
Krent Wieland
Design, Inc.
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing OF 7-22-10.
Mr. Frankel moved and vice -Chairman Morgan seconded to approve the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 7-22-10 with one
amendment to correct a typographical error on page 3. There was no
discussion. All voted AYE.
IV. PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Randall Stofft Architects as
agent for Howard and Bonita Erbstein, owners of the
property located at 3288 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream,
Florida, which is legally described as Lot 28 Gulf Stream
Properties and the north 50' of Lot 27, for the following:
a. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear the building site and
replace and relocate other trees and plants as
listed. (Approval recommended on 7-22-10)
b. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit 282 sq. ft. of covered
unenclosed roof projection that exceeds the maximum
permitted floor area ratio. (Approval recommended
conditionally on 7-22-10)
C. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to demolish
existing structures and construct 3 Gulf Stream
Bermuda structures, 6,605 sq. ft. two-story dwelling
with attached garage, 381 sq. ft. guest house, and
381 sq.ft. detached garage and a swimming pool.
Chairman Ganger said this is a continuation of the public hearing held
on July 22, 2010 and asked if there were any ex -parte communications
concerning this matter. Mr. Frankel said he spoke with Town Clerk, Rita
Taylor concerning the matter. Mr. Thrasher stated for the record that
Randall Stofft has certified the Special Exception square footage to be
282 SF rather than the 286 SF as originally requested. He said we are
now ready to enter into the Level III/Site Plan review. Chairman Ganger
invited Randall Stofft, agent for the applicant, to review the changes.
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Clerk Taylor administered the oath to Randall Stofft of Randall Stofft
Architects, agent for Erbstein, and to Stephanie Portus, Landscape
Architect of Krent Wieland Design, Inc.
Mr. Stofft said his firm recalculated the numbers and believes everyone
is satisfied that they are correct. He said there is still the issue of
the privacy wall originally designed to be 5 feet high, but the Code
only allows 4 feet. Mr. Stofft explained that the connecting wall which
C� was designed to provide privacy to the pool area is about 20 feet in
length and sits 80 feet back from the road. He said they have changed
the wall height to 4 feet to meet Code requirements, but the owner would
like it to be 5 feet if possible. Mr. Stofft asked if the Board wanted
to see the landscape presentation before discussing the wall issue.
Chairman Ganger said the Board would like Mr. Stofft to show how their
structures relate to the neighboring homes. Mr. Stofft said a two-story
home sits to the northwest and a one-story home sits to the northeast of
the Erbstein home. He referred to the renderings showing that the two-
story elements of their design are not conflicting with either of the
neighboring homes. Mr. Smith asked if any of the window recess or
setbacks have changed since the previous meeting. Mr. Stofft said they
have not. Chairman Ganger asked where the large Ficus was located on
the property. Stephanie Portus referred to the renderings showing that
the Ficus is at the northeast corner of the property.
Stephanie Portus, Landscape Architect with Krent Wieland Design Inc.,
presented the landscape plan. She said they will preserve the location
of the existing Royals at the main entry circle located on Lakeview and
will move Royals from another location to the main entry to create
balance. She said as you turn the corner onto Gulf Stream you see the
entry to the motor court where there will be Oaks planted on either side
to carry a canopy across, and an existing Gumbo Limbo tree will be
relocated to the center of the east side of the property. Ms. Portus
said that some of the plantings originally proposed around the deck area
have been moved to the north end of the pool, tying into the covered
logia and barbeque area. She said the pool is now 18' x 40' rather than
20' x 40', providing a wider walkway around and ties in with the guest
wing and garage. The spa is flush in the ground, centered to the west
side of the pool. Ms. Portus said there will be Coconut Palms sweeping
over the pool creating a clean open feeling and they have added some 18'
to 20' palms to match the existing buffer of palms which will maintain
Oprivacy.
Chairman Ganger asked if there will be room for expansion if the next
owner decides to expand the guest house, or will the property be
constrained in terms of setbacks. Mr. Stofft said the structures are
well within the setbacks, but the criteria only allows for expansion of
another 15 sq. ft. Board members thought the landscape plan was very
nice, incorporating the indigenous qualities of Gulf Stream. Chairman
Ganger asked about the hedge material. Ms. Portus said they are
proposing Ficus for the middle hedge and all of the foundational hedge
will be Podocarpas.
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Mr. Stofft brought up the height of the connecting wall and wanted to
confirm that a 5 -foot wall would be a variance situation. Mr. Thrasher
said it would and explained that if it were in any other district in
Gulf Stream, the additional foot would not be an issue, but since the
home is in the Core district where low profile fences are typical for
the Gulf Stream Bermuda style, it is prohibited and would, therefore, be
a variance. Mr. Stofft said okay, he thanked Mr. Thrasher for the
explanation and thanked the Board for getting together so early in the
morning to address this matter.
Mr. Frankel asked if a special exception still existed. Mr. Thrasher
said yes, but it was addressed at the previous meeting. He said the
motion for the special exception was that if the square footage of the
special exception changed, it would be okay as long as it was permitted
by Code and Mr. Stofft certified that, which he has done. Mr. Thrasher
said the demolition, land clearing and special exception have been
approved by the Board and the remaining item is the Level III Site Plan.
Clerk Taylor agreed.
vice -Chairman Morgan moved and Mr. Smith seconded to approve the 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 6,605 SF
with attached garage, 381 SF guest house, and 381 SF detached garage and
a swimming pool meets the minimum intent of the Design Manual and
applicable review standards with the following conditions:
1. 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 and unenclosed covered areas shall
remain so for as long as the structure is in existence or exceeds the
maximum permissible FAR.
2. Prior to a certificate of occupancy a Gulf Stream Driveway
and Removal Agreement will be signed by the owner and will be recorded
by the Town.
3. All exterior painting colors will conform to the Gulf Stream
Code.
4. If not already, electric service lines shall be buried.
There was no further discussion. All voted AYE.
Mr. Thrasher thanked LeTouf for his quick responses and efforts.
V. Public. There were no public comments.
VI. Adjournment. Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Murphy seconded to
adjourn the meeting. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. The
meet' g was adjourned at 8:50 A.M.
Gail C. Abbale
Administrative Assistant