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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/24/2013DIINUTES OF THE REGULAR DIEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD BY THE ARCHITECTUR-1L REVIEW AND PLc1IvNING BOARD OF THE TORN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013, AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE TORXIN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREADI, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order: Chairman i\forgan called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. II. Roll Call: Present and Scott morgan Chairman C1 Participating George Delafield Altemate Board Alember Robert Dockerty Alternate Board Dlember Absent w/Notice Thomas Smith Vice -Chairman Absent w/Notice Amanda Jones Board Dlember Absent w/o Notice Paul A. Lyons Board Dlember Absent w/o Notice Malcolm Dlurphy Board Dlember Also Present and William H. Thrasher Town Dlanager Participating Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk John C. Randolph Town Counsel Jose Gonzalez Gonzalez Architects Christopher O'Hare Resident Chairmen Morgan welcomed Robert Dockert, as the newest Alternate Board Member. III. Minutes: A. Regular Dleeting and Public Hearing held on September 26, 2013 Alternate Board Member Delafield moved and Alternative Board Member Dockerty seconded to approve the September 26, 2013 Minutes of the Regular Dleeting and Public Hearing held by the Architectural Review Board. All voted AYE. IV. Additions, Withdrawals, Deferrals. Arrangement of Agenda Items: There were none. V. Announcements: A. Dfeeting Dates 1. Regular Dleeting & Public Hearing Dates Chairman Morgan announced the following approved ARPB meeting dates: a. November 21, 2013 @ 8:30 A.M. b. December 19, 2013 @ 8:30 A.DI. c. January 23, 2014 @ 8:30 A.M. d. February- 27, 2014 @ 8:30 A.DI. e. Dfarch 27, 2014 @ 8:30 A.DI. Chairman Morgan asked for any es -parte communications, and there were none. He also requested that any persons speaking at this meeting be sworn in. ARPB - Regular Dteeting & Public Hearing Town of Gulf stream October 24, 2013— Page 2 Town Clerk Taylor swore in Jose Gonzalez and Christopher O'Hare. VI. PUBLIC HEARING: A. Applications for Development Approval 1. An application submitted by Jose Gonzalez, Gonzalez Architects as agent for Dennis & Lanore McDonagh owners of property located at 530 Middle Rd., Gulf Stream, Florida Olegally described as Lt. 18 and 50 Ft. of Lt. 17, Gulf Stream Cove Subdivision for the following: DEMOLITION PERMIT to demolish existing pool, screen enclosure and all windows. LEVEL 2 ARCHITECTURAL/SITE PLAN REVIEW to permit construction of a new pool, glass patio canopy, new front entry- porch, and installation of impact resistant windows to the existing one-story- single family- home, and with some new landscaping being included. Mr. Gonzalez introduced himself stating he was representing Dennis and Lanore McDonagh owners of 530 nliddle Rd., Gulf Stream, Florida. He displayed photographs and reported that the house is relatively a non- descript home built in the early 1960's. Mr. Gonzalez described the roof as a Bermuda -style roof with a combination of stucco and board and batten siding on it. He stated that the house was somewhat of a paradox, designed with a ranch style in the front and the back with a more modern bunch of angles. Mr. Gonzalez continued describing the cornered windows of the home which is actual glass. He discussed the bizarre screen enclosure around the kidney -shaped pool which is on the end of the canal. Mr. Gonzalez stated that he wanted to modernize the house and enhance the great views in the rear of the home. He continued that the owners wanted to give the home more presence and curb appeal. Mr. Gonzalez presented the new renderings and plans. He compared the openness of the new home compared to the older rendition. Mr. Gonzalez discussed the present "mishmash Grandma's" front garden, and presented the noble appeal he was going to give it with the circular driveway behind it. He continued stating that the original bizarre detail of the home would be removed, by making it all stucco. Mr. Gonzalez further reported that the entrance would be a lot clearer, and more appropriate with the style of the home. He discussed and presented renderings of the complete openness of the back of the house. Mr. Gonzalez continued that he utilized all the original openings of the house, adding the muntins to complying with the Town's Code. He again discussed the importance of the wonderful view from the rear of the home. Mr. Gonzalez explained the benefit of the loggia with regard with both shade and sunlight. He also stated that all the windows comply with the Town's Code. He pointed out that the canopy over the patio is glass with the middle layer being treated so as to block some of the sun's rays but not the light. C Chairman Morgan stated that this is a cast improvement, and a very- nice rendition of the house. He also inquired if there were any inquiries from the neighbors. Town Clerk Taylor responded "None". Alternate Board Member Delafield inquired regarding the distance of the loggia glass. ARPB Regular Dfecting & Public Hearing Tann of Gulf Stream Odtober 24,2013 — Page 3 Mr. Gonzalez demonstrated the distance of the loggia on his renderings. He pointed out that that it is all open and no screening. NIr. Gonzalez stated that there will be no plantings at all. He also commented that [his home was almost a "schizophrenic" kind of home, due to the use of the stucco and board and batten. Alternate Board Member Delafield inquired whether the bricks on the house are to be removed. OMr. Gonzalez responded "Yes" referring to his renderings stating "The brick work was a silly accent". He continued that the previous architect was having a different day in the front of the house than in the back. Mr. Gonzalez did state that the driveway bricks will remain. Chairman Morgan commended Mr. Gonzalez on his presentation. He stated it was very- well done, and that it was why there were few questions. Alternate Board Member Delafield moved and Alternate Board Member Dockerty seconded to approve the Demolition Permit to remove existing pool, screen enclosure and all windows. All voted AYE. Alternate Board Member Delafield moved and Alternate Board Member Dockerty seconded to approve Level II Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed demolition and construction of a new pool, glass patio canopy-, new front entry porch, and installation of impact resistant windows to the existing one -stony single family home, with some new landscaping being included meeting the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review standards wilh the following condilions: 1. Service line shall be buried if they are not already. 2. Any work on the seawall, seawall cap, existing boat lift and existing dock shall conform to Section 66-369 Docks. 3. Driveway removal agreement shall be signed for recording prior to permitting All vote AYE. VII. ITEMS BY STAFF: ToRn Manager Thrasher reported that the street signs' installation has been postponed until Tuesdav, October 291h. VIII. ITEMS BY BOARD MEMBERS: There were none. C> DL. PUBLIC: Mr. O'Hare stated that he had enjoyed and had been happy living in the above-named house. X. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Morgan adjourned the meeting at 8:49 A.M. ARPB Regular bfeering & Public Hearing Toav of Gulf Sacam October 24, 20]3 —Page 4 �tt/4c�1 X/t� lw Sandra Fein Recording Secretary m