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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01/24/2013O U� MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order 8:35 A.M. II. Roll Call. Present and Participating Absent w/Notice Also Present and Participating Chairman Morgan called the meeting to order at Scott Morgan Tom Smith Paul Lyons Amanda Jones Malcolm Murphy George Delafield Ann Aker William Thrasher Rita Taylor John Randolph Tom Laudani of Seaside Builders Richard Jones of Jones Architects Dave Bodker of Dave Bodker Landscape & Architecture Joe Pike of EnviroDesign George Brewer of Brewer Architecture, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Jones William Himmelrich Chairman Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Alt. Member Alt. Member Town Manager Town Clerk Town Attorney Agent/1275 N. Ocean LLC Architect/1275 N. Ocean LLC Landscape Architect/ 1275 N. Ocean LLC Engineer/1275 N. Ocean LLC Agent/Jones Applicant/450 Banyan 1304 N. Ocean Blvd. III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of 12-27-12. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to approve the Minutes of the December 27, 2012 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items. There were no changes to the Agenda. V. Announcements. A. Meeting Dates 1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing a. February 28, 2013 @ 8:30 A.M. b. March 28, 2013 @ 8:30 A.M. c. April 25, 2013 @ 8:30 A.M. d. May 23, 2013 @ 8:30 A.M. e. June 27, 2013 @ 8:30 A.M. f. July 25, 2013 @ 8:30 A.M. Chairman Morgan noted the Meeting Schedule. There were no conflicts with the February meeting date. Mr. Lyons stated that he would not be present for the March meeting. Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - January 24, 2013 Page 2 VI. PUBLIC HEARING. A. Applications for Development Approval Chairman Morgan asked for declarations of Ex -parte communication concerning any of the applications being heard today. Mr. Lyons stated that he met with William Thrasher concerning the condition for approval for 450 Banyan. Chairman Morgan stated that he spoke with Mr. Paul-Hus Oof 3500 N. Ocean Blvd. who asked for some concerning design matters. Mr. Randolph noted that full Board membership is not present, and he said Code provides that for an application to be approved, a motion requires three-fifths vote or greater in favor to pass. He said there are four Board Members present and three members would have to vote in favor to pass a motion. Further, he said the Code provides applicants the option to either make their presentation to less than a full Board or to come back and make their presentation to a full Board. Tom Laudani of Seaside Builders said his application for 1275 N. Ocean Blvd. is a Level III, the ARPB will make a recommendation only to the Commission, and, he said he would prefer to have his presentation heard at this time. Clerk Taylor said one of the two applications being presented by Mr. Brewer is a Level II and this Board will have final approval on that. Mr. Brewer said he would prefer to have both applications heard today. 1. An application submitted by Seaside Builders LLC, as Agent for 1275 N. Ocean LLC, the owners of property located at 1275 N. Ocean Blvd, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Lot 7 and 50' of Lot 6, Revised Plat of Blks. D&E of Palm Beach Shores Estates. a. DEMOLITION PERMIT to remove existing structures. b. LAND CLEARING PERMIT to clear building site and re- arrange/remove existing landscape material. c. NORTH OCEAN BOULEVARD OVERLAY PERMIT to supplement existing landscaping and install rail fence and entrance gate. d. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #1 to allow 300 square feet of covered, unenclosed area that exceeds the maximum floor area permitted. e. SPECIAL EXCEPTION #2 to permit construction of a dune crossover. .) f. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of 11,566 square foot Bermuda style, single family, partial 2 -story dwelling with guest quarters, attached 3 car garage, outdoor pavilion and swimming pool and dune crossover. Richard Jones of Jones Architects introduced himself. He said this property is located across from Harbor View Estates and they want to be somewhat consistent with the architectural style of the subdivision, but he said this property will be unique in its own right. Mr. Jones said the home will be a partial two-story traditional Bermuda style with an attached 3 -car garage and guest quarters above. There will be a front Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - January 24, 2013 Page 3 motor court and a pool courtyard to the east with an outdoor pavilion overlooking the ocean. Mr. Jones said the property is very secluded and cannot be seen from AlA when driving by, and he said they want to maintain the estate -like feel. He said much of what you see when you enter the property will remain, O but with the addition of several upgrades. Further, he said access to the property will not change, there will be entry gates and piers along the street, and the defining feature of the house, common to the Bermuda style, will be the parapets on the front elevation. The structure will feature overhangs with traditional cypress wood out -lookers, wood carriage garage doors, shutters and decorative railings, with landscape walls and gates on the interior of the property. The covered loggia will feature a two-sided fireplace, Bermuda grass will extend to the pool edge to maintain the natural environment, and six large Bending Coconut Palms will also extend to the pool edge. Mr. Jones said the exterior will be white stucco with a white mitered roof and Sherwood Green shutters, rails and overhangs. Chairman Morgan asked if the peak of the roof is the highest point. Mr. Jones said the peak of the roof is 33.7' and the chimney pots are just below 351, a foot higher than the ridge of the house, but he said the pots are a decorative feature and can be dropped in height if made a condition of approval. Mr. Lyons asked why shutters are not shown on all windows. Mr. Jones said shutters will be used on the majority of windows that are in view, and Bahama shutters will be used on some of other windows. Mr. Lyons asked if the front Ficus and Sea Grapes will remain. Dave Bodker, the Landscape Architect, confirmed that, and he said as much of the existing front vegetation as possible will remain. Mr. Lyons asked about the planting of Australian Pines. Mr. Thrasher said the clear zone is yet to be determined, but Australian Pines will be planted where possible. Mr. Smith asked about the wall on the south side which frames the right-of-way. Mr. Jones said it will be a stepped masonry wall, it will follow the same profile as the existing wall on the south side of the right-of-way and it will be painted the same color as the existing wall. Chairman Morgan referred to the streetscape elevation and said the home appears to be connected to a wall on the north side that runs to the property line. Mr. Jones said it is part of the design feature. Chairman Morgan said it may be permissible, but there is a 15' setback. Mr. Jones said it is a garden wall and could be set back a few feet. Mr. Randolph said when it is attached to the structure it is deemed to be a part of the structure. Mr. Jones said it appears seamless, but it is not physically attached and falls under the Code as a perimeter wall. Clerk Taylor said this wall acts as a barrier for the swimming pool and most houses have something to connect to the property line such as a wall or a chain link fence. Mr. Thrasher said there is no real restriction on such a wall and he would not argue against it. Dave Bodker of Dave Bodker Landscape & Architecture introduced himself and addressed the vegetation along N. Ocean Blvd. saying north of the Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - January 24, 2013 Page 4 driveway is a huge existing Strangler Fig and south of the driveway there are a number of existing trees including Tropical Almond, Gumbo Limbo and Sea Grapes with multiple trunks. Day Palms under -planted with Crotens and various annuals will be planted along the radius walls on the west elevation. Mr. Bodker said they propose 5' high columns or piers along AlA with a 4' railing between them, and a railing -type 0 1 entrance gate that will match the railing between piers. In the interior, Day Palms under -planted with shrubs will flank the motor court, and a series of Sea Grapes separating public access from the home on the south elevation will be filled in with Green Buttonwoods and Sabal Palms. Toward the back they propose Silver Buttonwods with Coconut Palms on either side, and plantings on the north elevation will be similar. Mrs. Jones said she finds the parapets to be very sharp in design, much like pagoda architecture, and she asked if they considered rounding them out. Mr. Jones said they are consistent with the Bermuda style and minimize mass. Mr. Morgan commented that the parapets are a prominent feature. Mr. Thrasher said he likes the uniqueness of the parapets and the Board tries to encourage creativity. He said he likes the look, but they do seem to be prominent. Mr. Jones said they can lower the parapets about one foot and drop the chimneys down about 16 inches. Mr. Laudani agreed to that. Mr. Thrasher asked Mr. Jones to address the front setback required distance and what is being proposed. Mr. Jones said the required front setback is 50' and they are at 78.2' to the garage and roughly 130' to the main structure, which provides a very large setback. William Himmelrich of 1304 N. Ocean Blvd. introduced himself and said he was present at the request of Mr. George Elmore who could not attend and wanted his concerns brought forward. He said the neighbors are aware of the project and they think it is terrific. He said the first concern is for the existing vegetation along AlA and that it not be disrupted, and he said the other concern is with parking along AlA. Mr. Himmelrich said construction can generate a lot of work vehicles and they are hoping contractors will be considerate. In closing, Mr. Himmelrich asked to see a drawing of the south elevation if available. He was able to view the south elevation. Mr. Laudani said he spoke with Mr. Elmore and addressed the parking concerns. He said there will be no construction parking along AlA and that the staging areas and all construction parking for 1275 N. Ocean Blvd. will be along the hammerhead in the subdivision directly across the street. Mr. Laudani added that he will work with Chief Ward to develop the traffic management plan before this application goes to the Town Commission. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to recommend approval of a demolition permit to remove the existing structure. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to recommend approval of a land clearing permit to clear the building site and re-arrange/remove existing landscape materials. There was no Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - January 24, 2013 Page 5 discussion. All voted AYE. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to recommend approval of a North Ocean Boulevard Overlay Permit to supplement existing landscaping and install a rail fence and entrance gate. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to recommend approval of a Special Exception to allow 300 SF of covered, unenclosed area that exceeds the maximum floor area i� permitted. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to recommend approval of a Special Exception to permit construction of a dune crossover. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed construction of 11,566 SF Bermuda style, single family, partial 1 -story dwelling with guest quarters, attached 3 -car garage, outdoor pavilion and swimming pool and dune crossover meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following conditions: 1. The electric service lines shall be buried; 2. Any minor modifications in the landscape plan shall be submitted to the Town Manager for review and approval and any major modifications shall be brought back to the ARPB for review and approval, prior to commencement of landscaping; 3. Wall and/or fences will be measured from the lowest abutting grade with a maximum height of B' including any lighting fixtures that may be attached; 4. All chain link fencing will be screened from neighbor's view; 5. The landscape plan will protect existing Australian pine trees and provide a 13' clear zone from white travel line where possible allowing for the planting by the Town of two to ten Australian pine trees; 6. The two chimney heights will each be lowered by 16"; and 7. A construction parking plan will be coordinated with the Town of Gulf Stream and the Gulf Stream Police Department. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. 2. An application submitted by George Brewer as agent for Ross and Katherine Jones, owners of property located at 450 Banyan Road, Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described as Lot 4, Blk. 1, Plat No. 1 Polo Fields Subdivision, Gulf Stream, Florida. a. DEMOLITION PERMIT to completely remove the existing second story of existing structure. b. LEVEL 3 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit the addition of a bedroom wing and covered loggia on the south east corner and an addition to existing bedroom on the south west corner, along with a new entry feature, a total of 1,431 square feet, to the existing Bermuda style single family dwelling and new landscaping and driveway. George Brewer of Brewer Architecture, Inc., Agent for Mr. and Mrs. Jones, introduced himself and described the existing home, located on the corner of Banyan and Polo, as a classic Florida Ranch. He said the goal is to beautify the home by removing the wood -framed second story addition, change it to a Bermuda style and bring it to Code. Mr. Brewer Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - January 24, 2013 Page 6 said the home has never been renovated, except for an outdoor porch which was enclosed and air-conditioned. They will improve the interior, add a new wing to the house, create a backyard courtyard and outdoor loggia, replace the landscaping, modify the pool deck and add a spa. They will extend the existing master bedroom to add a bathroom, remove all aluminum awnings, replace all windows and add shutters and they will O redo the driveway, replacing asphalt with pavers. There will be a new entry feature, crown molding along the soffits and they will add a chimney for the new interior fireplace. Mr. Brewer said the exterior will be painted Creme Fleece, the shutters will be a grayish blue and the trim and roof will be a flat white. Mr. Lyons asked about the condition of approval. Mr. Thrasher said the finished floor elevation is 6.3' and the flood elevation required in that zone is 7'. He said the existing home is below the flood elevation and to maintain our CSR Rating and Certification FEMA requires that the Town have the applicant/owner go through an analysis evaluation to prove, state and certify that the additions and changes are not greater than 50% of the value of the structure. He said the Town is required to ask for this certification and to retain in their records. The owner retained an appraiser and the Town has provided forms to be completed. Mrs. Ross stated that she is not exactly sure of the colors and they may change. Mr. Thrasher said any changes in color must be approved by the Town Manager. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to recommend approval of a Demolition Permit to remove the entire second story. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to recommend approval of a Level III Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed addition of a bedroom wing and covered loggia on the south east corner and an addition to existing bedroom on the south west corner, along with a new entry feature, a total of 1,431 SF, to the existing Bermuda style single family dwelling and new landscaping and driveway meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards with the following condition: (1) Prior to permitting, applicant's agent shall demonstrate and verify that the proposed additions and improvements do not exceed 50% of the market value of the structures before "start of construction". There was no discussion. All voted AYE. :J 3. An application submitted by George Brewer as agent for Richard Paul-Hus, owner of the property located at 3500 North Ocean Boulevard, Gulf Stream, Florida, which is legally described as Part of Lot 55, lying west of westerly right-of-way line of State Road A -1-A, plus the east ;i of Palm Way, lying west of and adjacent to said Lot, Gulf Stream Properties No. 2, as in Plat Book 18, Page 42, Public Records of Palm Beach County Florida. a. NORTH OCEAN BLVD. OVERLAY PERMIT to allow the reconfiguration of existing driveway, construction of a fireplace and enhanced landscaping within the North Ocean Blvd. Corridor. Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - January 24, 2013 Page 7 b. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL\SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit an addition of 32 square feet and renovation of an existing partial two story, single family dwelling of Monterey Vernacular style and the addition of an outside fireplace, reconfiguration of existing driveway and enhancement of existing landscaping. Mr. Brewer, Architect and Agent for Mr. Paul-Hus, said a large family with four children and one on the way will be moving into this very modest Monterey style home. He said the modifications to this home are mostly interior and he summarized the proposed improvements, as follows: There are two bedrooms on the 2nd floor, one of which will be divided into two bedrooms, the kitchen will be relocated, they will create an outdoor environment, a new front courtyard entry, a new side entry for the children and the laundry room will be moved to the garage. The exterior of the ground level is stucco, the second story is board and batting with a tile roof and they will add a small chimney. All windows will be single -hung hurricane impact with shutters, there will be a new garage door and the second floor will be re -strapped to bring it up to Code. Mr. Brewer said the existing driveway entrance from AlA is a disaster and very difficult to maneuver in and out. He said the driveway will be reconfigured to allow safe exit onto AlA. Mr. Smith referred to the additional right-of-way piece and asked if it could be used for turning. Mr. Thrasher said the application was examined based on the property they own and it was concluded that the additional right-of-way was not on their property and cannot be used. Mr. Brewer said they also wanted to install a gate for security for the children, but he said he was told that gates are not permitted in the central Core. Mr. Thrasher said the plan showed a gate and he asked that it be removed. He said gates in the Core area are prohibited and he provided the Agent with the option of the owner applying for a variance, which would be a Level III, where the Board would be the recommending body and the final decision would rest with the Commission. Mr. Thrasher referred to Page 70-78 of the Code, Section 70-187(5), Gulf Stream Core, where it talks about entrance gates and provides that all gates are prohibited. Mr. Brewer said he heard it is rare for the Commission to grant a variance. Mr. Randolph said variances have been granted; however, he said the criteria in the Code are strict. You must show hardships that are unique to the property and not common to other area properties. You must apply so that surrounding neighbors will be noticed, and he said you should not be discouraged to apply. Mr. Smith said the owner should consider applying for a variance to install a gate for the security of the children. Chairman Morgan asked if the second right-of-way was unique to this property. Mr. Thrasher said he was not sure what that right-of-way piece is and cannot answer the question. Mrs. Jones asked the height of the wall surrounding the pool area, which includes the fireplace. Mr. Brewer said it is an existing wall with a picket fence detail along the top, it is 4' to 4.5' high and it will not be altered. He said there is a courtyard type Architectural Review and Planning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing - January 24, 2013 Page 8 entrance with a gate and they will correct that space to provide a sense of direction. Mr. Lyons asked about the regulations for outdoor showers. Mr. Thrasher said they are not prohibited, but he said they must be attached to the wall with no overhang, it must be greater than 2.5' and it cannot encroach on the FAR. O Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to approve a North Ocean Boulevard Overlay Permit based on a finding that the proposed reconfiguration of an existing driveway, construction of a fireplace and enhanced landscaping within the North Ocean Boulevard Overlay zone meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. Mr. Lyons moved and Mr. Smith seconded to approve a Level II Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed addition of 32 SF and renovation of an existing partial two-story, single family dwelling of Monterey Vernacular style, the addition of an outside fireplace and the reconfiguration of an existing driveway that includes enhancement of existing landscape, meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards. There was no discussion. All voted AYE. VII. Items by Staff. There were no items by Staff. VIII. Items by Board Members. Mr. Smith asked about items coming up on the February Agenda. Clerk Taylor said there are three applications for February, and Mr. Thrasher said there is a variance request on one application. Clerk Taylor said Mark Marsh brought in two applications, one of which is for a remodel of Mrs. Jones' former home and the other is an application for 1601 N. Ocean, which includes two small additions and the conversion of a trellised walkway to a roof -covered walkway. She said the variance request is by Mr. Molyneux in Place Au Soleil for a re -roof replacing cedar shake with a flat cement tile, but he does not want to use white tile and the color is the issue. Mr. Smith noted that Seaside Builders should work with the Police Department with regard to traffic management and parking for the 1275 N. Ocean project. Mr. Thrasher said the construction traffic for this project should not be an issue due to their easy access to the hammerhead in the subdivision across the street. U IX. Public. There were no items by the Public X. Adjournment. Being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Morgan adjourned the meeting at 9:55 A.M. 9 Gail C. Abbale Administrative Assistant