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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, MAY 26, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M., IN THE WILLIAM F. KOCH,
JR. COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA.
I. Call to Order.
Chairman Lyons called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M.
II. Roll Call.
Present &
Participating:
Also Present
& Participating
Absent W/Notice
Paul Lyons
Robert Dockerty
Hewlett Kent
Malcolm Murphy
Curtiss Roach
Stanley Rubini
John Randolph
William Thrasher
Rita Taylor
William Wietsma
Rustem Kupi
Ken Weitz
Dan Carter
Thomas Smith
Chairman
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Alternate Member
Alternate Member
Town Attorney
Town Manager
Town Clerk
Architect
Architect
Designer
Landscape Architect
Vice Chairmen
III. Minutes of the Regular Meeting and Public Hearing, 3-24-16.
Mr. Murphy moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
and public hearing of March 24, 2016 and Mr. Kent seconded the motion
with all voting AYE at roll call.
IV. Additions, withdrawals, deferrals, arrangement of agenda items.
There were no changes in the agenda.
V. Announcements.
A. Meeting Dates
1. Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
a. June 23, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
b. July 28, 2016 @8:30 A.M.
c. September 22, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
d. October 27, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
e. November 17, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
f. December 15, 2016 @ 8:30 A.M.
Town Clerk Taylor thanked the members for their cooperation in
providing the dates that they would not be available for the scheduled
meetings. She said that with this information she had been able to
determine that the future meetings would be covered with the exception
of the meeting scheduled for June 23, 2016. Mrs. Taylor said that there
are only two members of the seven that would be available for the June
meeting. Mr. Roach said he would fly back to Florida if necessary.
Attorney Randolph and Town Manager Thrasher suggested that perhaps they
could change the meeting date and arrive at a quorum. Mr. Dockerty moved
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to change the date of the June meeting from June 23, 2016 to June 9,
2016 at 8:30 A.M. Mr. Murphy seconded the motion and all voted AYE at
the roll call.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. Declaration of Ex -Parte Communication
There were no Ex -Parte Communications declared.
B. Administer Oaths
The Town Clerk administered the Oath to William Wietsma, Rustem
Kupi, Ken Weitz and Don Carter.
C. Applications for Development Approval
1. An application submitted by William Wietsma, Architect,
as Agent for Caroline & George Delafield, the owners of
property located at 3232 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream,
Florida, which is legally described as Lot 32 and north
50' of Lot 33, Gulf Stream Properties Subdivision.
Mr. Wietsma explained that they are asking to add a loggia on
the front of the house due to having the existing swimming pool located
in the front yard. He reminded that a considerable amount of renovation
is nearly completed and the only thing lacking is some covered outdoor
space, the logical location being near the pool. He further explained
that the loggia will have roll down screens and will be faced with
painted bricks to match the existing house. He pointed out that this
area is heavily landscaped to the point that none of this will be
visible from the street.
The Town Clerk advised that there had been no communication from the
neighbors.
a. Special Exception to permit a one-story addition to
the front of a non -conforming house, consisting of
694.8 square feet.
Mr. Kent moved to recommend approval of a Special Exception to permit
the one story addition to the front of a non -conforming house,
consisting of 694.8 sq. ft. and Mr. Dockerty seconded the motion with
all voting AYE at roll call.
b. Level 3 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the
addition of a 694.8 square foot loggia to the front of
the existing dwelling.
Mr. Kent then moved to recommend approval of the Level 3
Architectural/Site Plan based on a finding that the proposed addition
of a 694.8 sq. ft. loggia to the front of the existing dwelling meets
the minimum intent of the Design Manual and applicable review
standards. Mr. Murphy seconded this motion with all voting AYE at
roll call.
2. An application submitted by Rustem Kupi, Architect, as
agent for Mark Walsh, owner of property located at 1709 N.
Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida, legally described in
metes & bounds in Government Lot 1 Section 10, Township 46
South, Range 43 East.
It was confirmed that there had been no ex -parte
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Communication regarding this application.
Mr. Kupi advised that they are asking to add a small, one-
story porch area attached to the rear of the home in place of
the existing awnings inasmuch as there is no existing covered
outdoor space. He remarked that the architectural style will match
that of the two-story house and that they will be adding a spa on the
C,, west side of the existing pool.
Mr. Kupi advised that the neighbor to the north of the proposed
addition had phoned him with his main concern being that this would
be a 2 -story addition that would shade his property from the sun. He
said that he assured him this is a one-story addition and is not as
high as the existing landscaping and he displayed a photo of the
landscaping. Mr. Kupi said Mr. Oren asked if any consideration had
been given to extending the existing privacy wall farther to the east
to which he was advised that this had not been discussed. Mr. Kupi
stated he did tell Mr. Oren that if that were to happen, the existing
landscaping would have to be removed to allow for the installation of
the footers for the wall. Mr. Kupi further reported that Mr. Oren and
Mr. Walsh later discussed this possibility and had agreed to discuss
extension of the wall at a later time as neither wanted to disturb
the landscaping at this time. He closed by advising that none of the
landscaping would be disturbed and the grade will not be changed.
a. Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the
addition of a 414 square foot covered porch to an
existing Spanish Mediterranean style single family
dwelling and the addition of a spa to an existing
pool.
Mr. Dockerty moved to approve a Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan based
on a finding that the proposed 414 sq. ft. covered porch addition to
an existing Mediterranean style single family dwelling and the
addition of a spa to an existing pool meets the minimum intent of the
Design Manual and applicable review standards. Mr. Kent seconded the
motion and all voted AYE at the roll call.
3. An application submitted by Ken Weitz as agent for
Thomas & Chiava Clark, owners of property located at
3432 N. Ocean Blvd., Gulf Stream, Florida 33483,
legally described as Lots 49A, 50 & 51 of Replat of
Part of Gulf Stream Properties No. 2.
Mr. Weitz explained that the new detached garage is nearly completed
and they are now asking for approval to remodel the existing garage,
which is a part of the house, that will become a part of the existing
kitchen. In addition they are asking approval to relocate the
existing driveway a little to the north, install entry columns and a
sliding gate and maintain the dense hedge along the property line.
Dan Carter, Landscape Architect, explained that the existing pool and
deck will be removed and a new pool, spa, deck and cabana constructed
in approximately the same location. He said about 90% of the
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landscape material will remain as is. He further said that there is a
power pole at the edge of what will be the relocated driveway that
they had planned to move but have decided not to do that at this time
since the power will soon be placed underground and the relocation of
the pole will be accomplished at that time. He explained that the
lighting will be low level and there will be a new irrigation system
installed.
OMr. Roach noted that there is an additional paved area shown along
the Banyan Road right-of-way and extending onto the property. Mr.
Carter explained that this is intended to be a pull -off for service
vehicles inasmuch as Banyan is very narrow.
On being asked, the Town Clerk advised that there have been no
inquires from any of the neighbors and the Board Members stated there
was no ex -parte communication in relation to this application.
Town Manager Thrasher requested to include some additional conditions
To any approvals that may be forthcoming. He asked that the Town be
allowed additional review of the lighting plan since LED bulbs are
planned. He also requested that a driveway maintenance and removal
agreement be executed. Lastly, he said it has been brought to his
attention that a structure has appeared on this property for which no
permit has ever been applied for. He asked that a condition of any
approval related to this application be that this structure be
removed or a building permit be approved for the structure prior to a
building permit being issued for any improvements that are granted
approval in this application.
a. North Ocean Blvd. Overlay Permit to permit relocation
of existing driveway, install entry columns and
sliding gate, redistribute existing trees and remove
diseased Queen Palms.
Mr. Kent moved to approve the North Ocean Boulevard Overlay permit to
relocate existing driveway, install entry columns and sliding gate,
redistribute existing trees and remove diseased Queen Palms within
the North Ocean Boulevard Corridor. Mr. Dockerty seconded the motion and
all voted AYE at roll call.
b. Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan Review to permit the
remodeling of the interior kitchen and garage,
construct a new swimming pool, pool deck and a covered
289 sq. foot pool cabana to match the existing Gulf
Stream Bermuda style home.
Mr. Kent moved to approve the Level 2 Architectural/Site Plan based
on a finding that the proposed remodeling of the interior kitchen and
garage, construction of a new swimming pool, pool deck and a covered
289 sq. ft. pool cabana to match the existing Gulf Stream Bermuda
style home meet the minimum intent of the Design Manual and
applicable review standards with the following conditions:
1. A final staff review and approval of a photometric plan that
includes lumen levels, spec sheet for each proposed light,
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portions of the structure to be illuminated by proposed
lighting, and how lighting will impact neighbors.
2. Maintenance and Removal Agreement executed for driveway.
3. The un -permitted structure shall be removed from the
property prior to issuance of building permits for this
application.
VII. Items by Staff.
There were no items from the staff.
VIII. Items by Board Members.
There were no items from the Board Members.
IX. Public.
There was no comment from the public.
X. Adjournment.
Chairman Lyons adjourned the meeting at 9:30 A.M.
7Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
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