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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 travels and he 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 Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - November 18, 2010 Page 2 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 Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - November 18, 2010 Page 3 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 Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - November 18, 2010 Page 4 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. Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - November 18, 2010 Page 5 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 N