HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/18/2010REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING BEING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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 8:30 A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present and Robert Ganger
Participating Scott Morgan
Thomas Smith
Charles Frankel, III
Malcolm Murphy
Also Present and Amanda Jones
Participating William Coleman
William H. Thrasher
Rita L. Taylor
John Randolph
Mike Daniels of
Daniels Brothers
Len Tylka, Engineer
William Wietsma of
William Wietsma Co.
Chairman Ganger welcomed Mrs. Jones back from her
welcomed Mr. Coleman as a new Alternate Member of
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Town Attorney
Agent for Orthwein
Representing Orthwein
Agent for Arscott
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the Board.
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 9-23-10.
Mr. Frankel moved and Mr. Smith seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting and Public hearing of 9/23/10. There was no discussion.
All voted AYE.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals,
There were no changes.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. December 16, 2010 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. January 27, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
C. February 24, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. March 24, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. April 28, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. May 26, 2011 @ 8:30 A.M.
Mr. Smith said that he will not be present for
meeting. Mrs. Jones said she will be available
16, 2010 meeting.
of agenda i
the December 16, 2010
to attend the December
Clerk Taylor administered the oath to Mike Daniels of Daniels Brothers,
agent for Orthwein, Len Tylka, the engineer representing Orthwein,
William Wietsma, agent for Arscott. Chairman Ganger asked if there were
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any ex -parte communications concerning either of the applications to be
heard. There were none.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by Michael Daniels of Daniels
Brothers, Inc., agents for James B. Orthwein, Jr. Trust,
the owners of property located at 1777 N. Ocean Blvd.,
Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 2,
William H. Evans Subdivision.
a. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY PERMIT to permit the
relocation of a previously approved 8' stucco wall to
approximately 5' east of the west property line and
installation of a 6' high aluminum driveway gate. A
trash storage area will be built into a part of the
wall and the existing wood frame structure shall be
removed.
b. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the
installation of an 81high stucco wall across the
front of the property with a 6' high aluminum driveway
gate, fencing will be added along the north and south
property lines to match the existing and a decorative
fence and gate is planned to return from the north
property line to the wall of the house.
Mr. Tylka said the purpose of the modifications is to preserve
vegetation and avoid interference with roots of trees and plant life.
Chairman Ganger asked what the color of the aluminum gate will be and
Mr. Tylka said it will be white to match the existing decorative trim
around the property. Chairman Ganger asked where they are in the
restoration process. Mr. Tylka said they are well along with the main
house and they are now doing the stucco on the gate house which will be
ready for windows and doors.
Mr. Frankel moved and Vice -Chairman Morgan seconded to approve the North
Ocean Blvd. Overlay Permit to permit the relocation of a previously
approved 8' stucco wall to approximately 5' east of the west property
line and installation of a 6' high aluminum driveway gate, with a trash
storage area to be built into a part of the wall and the existing wood
frame structure shall be removed. There was no discussion. All voted
AYE. Mr. Frankel moved and vice -Chairman Morgan seconded to approve
Level II Architectural / Site Plan based on a finding that the
installation of an 8' high stucco wall across the front of the property
with 6'high aluminum driveway gate, fencing will be added along the
north and south property lines to match the existing and a decorative
fence and gate is planned to return from the north property line to the
wall of the house meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and
applicable review standards. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
2. An application submitted by William Wietsma, agent for
John C. and Cherie N. Arscott, owners of property located
at 582 Palm Way, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described
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as Lots 23-A and 24, Polo Cove Subdivision, according to
the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 73 of
the Public Records of Palm Beach County.
a. SPECIAL EXCEPTION to permit the extension of an
existing non -conforming wall that encroaches 20, into
the setback fronting the Intracoastal Waterway and the
inlet into Polo Cove.
b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit an
addition of 1,097 sq. ft. on the first story and an
addition of 408 sq. ft. on the second story of an
existing non -conforming Gulf Stream Bermuda style
single family dwelling and the installation of a new
swimming pool.
Mr. Wietsma said the property is surrounded by water on three sides by
the cove, the inlet and the Intracoastal. Mr. Wietsma said Town codes
and setbacks made it very difficult to rebuild so it will be a very
intense remodel. He said the home will remain single -story on each side
and they propose a second -story addition to the middle of the residence,
an extension of one side of the single -story portion and installation of
a swimming pool, all of which is in compliance with the Code.
Chairman Ganger asked Mr. Wietsma if they originally wanted to rebuild
and Mr. Wietsma said they considered it, but he believes this will be a
very nice remodel. Mr. Smith asked if landscaping will provide more
screening of the property from the road. Mr. Wietsma said he did not
think the home was visible from the road, but they do have a landscape
plan. He said they will get rid of the Banyan trees because they are so
messy and will keep the landscape more subdued.
Chairman Ganger asked if there were additional comments or questions.
There were none. Chairman Ganger said he was glad to hear about this
project. Mr. Frankel moved and Vice -Chairman Morgan seconded to
recommend approval of a Special Exception to permit the extension of
existing non -conforming walls that encroach approximately 20, into the
west side setback and approximately 20' into the rear setback. There
was no discussion. All vote AYE. Mr. Frankel moved and vice-chairman
Morgan seconded to recommend approval of the Level III Architectural /
Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed addition of 1,097 SF on
the first story and an addition of 408 SF on the second story of an
C' existing non -conforming Gulf Stream Bermuda style single family dwelling
and the installation of a new swimming pool meet the minimum intent of
the Design Manual and applicable review standards, with the following
conditions: (1) Electric Service line shall be buried if it is not
already; and (2) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy the
owner of the property shall prepare and record a Gulf Stream Driveway
Removal Agreement. There was no discussion. All voted AYE.
VII. Items by Staff.
Mr. Thrasher said the Town Commission has given approval to take the
next step in the undergrounding project, which is to prepare and
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distribute the straw ballots to residents. He said the Commission also
approved moving forward with the next step in the annexation process,
which will be a dual vote by residents of the Town and by qualified
electors in the area to be annexed. Mr. Thrasher said consultants are
providing assistance and guidance through both the undergrounding
project and annexation process. Mr. Smith asked Mr. Thrasher to outline
the area being considered for annexation. Mr. Thrasher said it starts
on the east side of North Ocean at Ballentrae and extends southward to
and including the time share property at Sea Road, across to LIHermitage
and then north to Little Club Road. He said there are 5 properties in
that stretch that are already in the Town of Gulf Stream.
Chairman Ganger said there are 120 residential units in the 14 -acre
parcel and the property being developed at 4001 North Ocean will add
another 34 residential units. He said the Town cannot impose their Code
restrictions on what already exists, but there is potential for future
redevelopment of some of these properties and a benefit of annexation
will be the ability to exercise some control over that. Chairman Ganger
said their is one empty lot, which is the Tennis Courts, that has the
potential for seven residential units in the form of Townhomes, but it
is bookmarked for three single family residences. He said three single
family residences will not fit on the lot under Town Code, but it is
possible if the property remains a part of the County pocket and is
developed under County zoning.
Chairman Ganger thanked Mr. Randolph for his assistance in getting the
Town through the thought process for annexation in a timely manner. He
said this is not a small deal and if the area is annexed into Gulf
Stream, the ARPB and Town Staff will have to make adjustments in the
near future to accommodate these properties. He noted that the tax
revenue to be generated by an annexation will exceed the incremental
cost of the annexation process. Mr. Murphy asked if Boynton Beach would
be able to annex that area. Clerk Taylor said they could because the
area is contiguous with the City. Chairman Ganger said the residents in
the pocket realize they are a target of the City of Boynton Beach and
would prefer to be annexed into Gulf Stream.
With regard to utilities and potential undergrounding, Mr. Smith asked
if they are including sewer. Mr. Thrasher said the utilities project
includes the undergrounding of overhead utilities only. Chairman Ganger
G' said it is incumbent upon the Civic Association and leaders of the
community to do a very thorough job educating the public on the
undergrounding project as it is a very complex issue. He said every
wire you see in the sky will be under ground Town -wide. Chairman Ganger
pointed out that FP&L will experience a substantial savings once this
project is complete because they will no longer have to maintain poles
or trim trees and, therefore, must provide rebates to users of their
service.
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Chairman Ganger said the assessment process is complex because the cost
will be different for each resident and it must be as fair as possible
for everyone. Residents will know what their estimated "not -to -exceed"
individual cost will be and will vote on the basis of that cost. He
noted that consideration will be given to bring the undergrounding
through the area to be annexed in the event electors vote in favor of
annexation. Clerk Taylor said the question of annexation is expected to
be on the March ballot.
Mr. Smith asked when the Town would hear from the consultants with
regard to the equitable sharing of the cost of undergrounding. Chairman
Ganger said it will be very soon. Clerk Taylor said Staff expects to
have the straw ballots, along with the assessment information, out to
the residents very quickly after January 1st. Chairman Ganger said he
will send a posting to Civic Association Board members summarizing the
project information. He said he believes that by making Town leaders
aware of the process they can pass on accurate information to their
friends and neighbors. He added that there will be a public meeting
where consultants and engineers will be present to answer any questions
our residents may have. The Town wants residents to be well informed so
they know exactly what they are voting for.
VIII. Items by Board Members.
There were no items by Board Members.
IX. Public.
There were no items by the Public.
X. Adjournment.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Frankel seconded to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 A.M.
Gail C. Abbale
Administrative Assistant
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