5. ARC-23-140 (ZON-23-118) 2278 IBIS ISLE RD (COMBO). The applicant, Angel Arroyo, has filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for exterior modifications to an existing one-story residence, including the demolition of an existing screen porch, a new roof, façade and window alterations, and a variance to not provide the required garage enclosure for two vehicles. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval.
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Received via email 11.16.23 from Lawrence Kaplan:
Town of Palm Beach Architectural Commission
306 S. County Road
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Dear ARCOM Commissioners:
Thank you for your work to maintain the beauty and consistency of the Town of Palm Beach and safeguard its architecture. We write to you regarding the current application for 2278 Ibis Isle Road, Palm Beach. Unfortunately, given the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, many of us will be unable to attend your meeting on November 20, 2023.
We would like to communicate the following regarding the current application for 2278 Ibis Isle Road (ARC-23-140 – ZON-23-118):
Garage – we ask you not to grant a variance to allow no garage, which would set an important precedent for all future construction on Ibis Isle to permit having no garages. Garages are essential for increasing the value of properties and also minimizing cars parked in front of homes and on the street. Every newly constructed home on Ibis Isle has at least one garage, if not two.
Hardscape – there is a circular driveway and side driveway which are being proposed to replace the garage. Please consider the amount of hardscape carefully as it is not at all consistent with the greenscape of Ibis Isle neighbors. The large amount of asphalt should be considered carefully.
Front hedge – there is no full front hedge (on southern border) pictured in the planned landscaping in between the driveway exits to ensure privacy. Every home in the immediate vicinity has large hedges (often with Clusia) in front of the home to maintain a consistency of landscaping with neighbors. For example, please refer to landscape plans for 2291 Ibis Isle Road, which was recently completed.
West hedge – the west hedge along the driveway has been cleared to the point where privacy to the neighboring home is compromised and an encroachment on their property. Their hedge is perfectly maintained, and complementary hedging needs to be carefully replaced, added and maintained for appropriate screening.
Commensurate landscaping – as a general comment, please consider the extensive landscaping plans which have been approved for the other homes currently under construction on Ibis Isle, and apply the same high standards to this project.
South (front) street facing façade of home – requires much greater attention. The plans suggest that many of the existing details in the center section of the front facing façade will remain the same (with the exception of adding new windows). This design, including the bronze outdoor wall lights is not consistent with the suggested style of the home or Palm Beach design standards, and will not present the same elevated level of workmanship that all of the other newly built Ibis Isle homes exhibit. The center area of the façade looks far better in the rendering than it does at present.
East street facing façade of home – there is no balance of design in the east elevation and it is unsightly from the street. This facade is worthy of greater attention.
Ibis Isle has become a truly unique residential area in Palm Beach. We respectfully request this project be as distinctive and special as Ibis Isle has become. We thank you in advance for your consideration of our requests.
With best regards,
Bart Halpern and Lawrence Kaplan (2299 Ibis Isle Road E)
Richard Fertig (2291 Ibis Isle Road E)
Mark and Diana Sanderson (2315 Ibis Isle Road S)
Michael Berman and Victoria Hagan (2323 Ibis Isle Road S)
Jeffrey and Lee Alderton (2283 Ibis Isle Road W)
Gautam and Allyson Shrikhande (2269 Ibis Isle Road W)
Ernst and Nataly Langner (2288 Ibis Isle Road W)
Bruce and Tamara Watkins (2266 Ibis Isle Road W)
Andrew and Gail Marks (2252 Ibis Isle Road W)
Kelly Klein (2228 Ibis Isle Road W)
Received via email 11.17.23:
To whom it may concern:
Below are the comment responses for Comments regarding ARC-23-141 (ZON-23-118)
- Garage – we ask you not to grant a variance to allow no garage, which would set an important
precedent for all future construction on Ibis Isle to permit having no garages. Garages are
essential for increasing the value of properties and minimizing cars parked in front of homes and
on the street. Every newly constructed home on Ibis Isle has at least one garage, if not two.
Architect Response:
The home is existing to remain. The proposal is to renovate the existing home and not add to
the existing structural roof line, not to increase the lot coverage.
- Hardscape – there is a circular driveway and side driveway which are being proposed to replace
the garage. Please consider the amount of hardscape carefully as it is not at all consistent with
the greenscape of Ibis Isle neighbors. The large amount of asphalt should be considered
carefully.
Architect Response:
Circular driveway and side driveway are existing to remain, and not part of the proposed project
scope. Vehicles are proposed to park in the back of the property on the existing hardscape, not
visible from the street.
- Front hedge – there is no full front hedge (on southern border) pictured in the planned
landscaping in between the driveway exits to ensure privacy. Every home in the immediate
vicinity has large hedges (often with Clusia) in front of the home to maintain a consistency of
landscaping with neighbors. For example, please refer to landscape plans for 2291 Ibis Isle Road,
which was recently completed.
Landscape Architect Response:
The proposed South (front), east (side) and north (rear) is clusia 6’- 0” hedge as shown on the
submitted Landscape Site Plan.
- West hedge – the west hedge along the driveway has been cleared to the point where privacy to
the neighboring home is compromised and an encroachment on their property. Their hedge is
perfectly maintained, and complementary hedging needs to be carefully replaced, added and
maintained for appropriate screening.
Landscape Architect Response:
Existing west (side) 10’- 0” hedges are proposed to be protected and remain as shown in the
landscape site plan.
- Commensurate landscaping – as a general comment, please consider the extensive landscaping
plans which have been approved for the other homes currently under construction on Ibis Isle,
and apply the same high standards to this project.
Landscape Architect Response:
Landscape Architect to address during presentation.
- South (front) street facing façade of home – requires much greater attention. The plans suggest
that many of the existing details in the center section of the front facing façade will remain the
same (with the exception of adding new windows). This design, including the bronze outdoor
wall lights is not consistent with the suggested style of the home or Palm Beach design
standards, and will not present the same elevated level of workmanship that all of the other
newly built Ibis Isle homes exhibit. The center area of the façade looks far better in the
rendering than it does at present.
Architect Response:
The project proposes for the existing home structure to remain, and refurbish the interior and
update the exterior. There are no sconces shown on the proposed front renovation. There are
proposed sconces on the rear and side yard, not visible from the street.
- East street facing façade of home – there is no balance of design in the east elevation and it is
unsightly from the street. This facade is worthy of greater attention.
Architect Response:
The proposed east façade is the existing home. The elevation is proposing new doors and
windows as requested by the Owner.
KYLE B FANT ARCHITECT # AR99255
INTERIOR DESIGNER # ID6422
AIA # 30425933 NCARB # 87929
Warmest regards,
Bartholemew + Partners
251A Royal Palm Way
Penthouse 600A
Palm Beach, FL 33480
Received via email 11.16.23 from Lawrence Kaplan:
Town of Palm Beach Architectural Commission
306 S. County Road
Palm Beach, Florida 33480
Dear ARCOM Commissioners:
Thank you for your work to maintain the beauty and consistency of the Town of Palm Beach and safeguard its architecture. We write to you regarding the current application for 2278 Ibis Isle Road, Palm Beach. Unfortunately, given the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, many of us will be unable to attend your meeting on November 20, 2023.
We would like to communicate the following regarding the current application for 2278 Ibis Isle Road (ARC-23-140 – ZON-23-118):
Garage – we ask you not to grant a variance to allow no garage, which would set an important precedent for all future construction on Ibis Isle to permit having no garages. Garages are essential for increasing the value of properties and also minimizing cars parked in front of homes and on the street. Every newly constructed home on Ibis Isle has at least one garage, if not two.
Hardscape – there is a circular driveway and side driveway which are being proposed to replace the garage. Please consider the amount of hardscape carefully as it is not at all consistent with the greenscape of Ibis Isle neighbors. The large amount of asphalt should be considered carefully.
Front hedge – there is no full front hedge (on southern border) pictured in the planned landscaping in between the driveway exits to ensure privacy. Every home in the immediate vicinity has large hedges (often with Clusia) in front of the home to maintain a consistency of landscaping with neighbors. For example, please refer to landscape plans for 2291 Ibis Isle Road, which was recently completed.
West hedge – the west hedge along the driveway has been cleared to the point where privacy to the neighboring home is compromised and an encroachment on their property. Their hedge is perfectly maintained, and complementary hedging needs to be carefully replaced, added and maintained for appropriate screening.
Commensurate landscaping – as a general comment, please consider the extensive landscaping plans which have been approved for the other homes currently under construction on Ibis Isle, and apply the same high standards to this project.
South (front) street facing façade of home – requires much greater attention. The plans suggest that many of the existing details in the center section of the front facing façade will remain the same (with the exception of adding new windows). This design, including the bronze outdoor wall lights is not consistent with the suggested style of the home or Palm Beach design standards, and will not present the same elevated level of workmanship that all of the other newly built Ibis Isle homes exhibit. The center area of the façade looks far better in the rendering than it does at present.
East street facing façade of home – there is no balance of design in the east elevation and it is unsightly from the street. This facade is worthy of greater attention.
Ibis Isle has become a truly unique residential area in Palm Beach. We respectfully request this project be as distinctive and special as Ibis Isle has become. We thank you in advance for your consideration of our requests.
With best regards,
Bart Halpern and Lawrence Kaplan (2299 Ibis Isle Road E)
Richard Fertig (2291 Ibis Isle Road E)
Mark and Diana Sanderson (2315 Ibis Isle Road S)
Michael Berman and Victoria Hagan (2323 Ibis Isle Road S)
Jeffrey and Lee Alderton (2283 Ibis Isle Road W)
Gautam and Allyson Shrikhande (2269 Ibis Isle Road W)
Ernst and Nataly Langner (2288 Ibis Isle Road W)
Bruce and Tamara Watkins (2266 Ibis Isle Road W)
Andrew and Gail Marks (2252 Ibis Isle Road W)
Kelly Klein (2228 Ibis Isle Road W)
Received via email 11.17.23:
To whom it may concern:
Below are the comment responses for Comments regarding ARC-23-141 (ZON-23-118)
- Garage – we ask you not to grant a variance to allow no garage, which would set an important
precedent for all future construction on Ibis Isle to permit having no garages. Garages are
essential for increasing the value of properties and minimizing cars parked in front of homes and
on the street. Every newly constructed home on Ibis Isle has at least one garage, if not two.
Architect Response:
The home is existing to remain. The proposal is to renovate the existing home and not add to
the existing structural roof line, not to increase the lot coverage.
- Hardscape – there is a circular driveway and side driveway which are being proposed to replace
the garage. Please consider the amount of hardscape carefully as it is not at all consistent with
the greenscape of Ibis Isle neighbors. The large amount of asphalt should be considered
carefully.
Architect Response:
Circular driveway and side driveway are existing to remain, and not part of the proposed project
scope. Vehicles are proposed to park in the back of the property on the existing hardscape, not
visible from the street.
- Front hedge – there is no full front hedge (on southern border) pictured in the planned
landscaping in between the driveway exits to ensure privacy. Every home in the immediate
vicinity has large hedges (often with Clusia) in front of the home to maintain a consistency of
landscaping with neighbors. For example, please refer to landscape plans for 2291 Ibis Isle Road,
which was recently completed.
Landscape Architect Response:
The proposed South (front), east (side) and north (rear) is clusia 6’- 0” hedge as shown on the
submitted Landscape Site Plan.
- West hedge – the west hedge along the driveway has been cleared to the point where privacy to
the neighboring home is compromised and an encroachment on their property. Their hedge is
perfectly maintained, and complementary hedging needs to be carefully replaced, added and
maintained for appropriate screening.
Landscape Architect Response:
Existing west (side) 10’- 0” hedges are proposed to be protected and remain as shown in the
landscape site plan.
- Commensurate landscaping – as a general comment, please consider the extensive landscaping
plans which have been approved for the other homes currently under construction on Ibis Isle,
and apply the same high standards to this project.
Landscape Architect Response:
Landscape Architect to address during presentation.
- South (front) street facing façade of home – requires much greater attention. The plans suggest
that many of the existing details in the center section of the front facing façade will remain the
same (with the exception of adding new windows). This design, including the bronze outdoor
wall lights is not consistent with the suggested style of the home or Palm Beach design
standards, and will not present the same elevated level of workmanship that all of the other
newly built Ibis Isle homes exhibit. The center area of the façade looks far better in the
rendering than it does at present.
Architect Response:
The project proposes for the existing home structure to remain, and refurbish the interior and
update the exterior. There are no sconces shown on the proposed front renovation. There are
proposed sconces on the rear and side yard, not visible from the street.
- East street facing façade of home – there is no balance of design in the east elevation and it is
unsightly from the street. This facade is worthy of greater attention.
Architect Response:
The proposed east façade is the existing home. The elevation is proposing new doors and
windows as requested by the Owner.
KYLE B FANT ARCHITECT # AR99255
INTERIOR DESIGNER # ID6422
AIA # 30425933 NCARB # 87929
Warmest regards,
Bartholemew + Partners
251A Royal Palm Way
Penthouse 600A
Palm Beach, FL 33480