11 and the landscape plan provides for a variety of new trees, shrubs, and groundcover that is suitable for the area. The height and setbacks as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District, and the project meets the criteria for site plan approval and staff recommends approval with the following conditions, to be approved by staff prior to the issuance of a building permit:

1) To ensure the future maintenance and operation of the dry well, the applicant shall record the approved site plan with St. Louis County and submit proof of recording to the City.

2) That the applicant submit revised landscape and site plans showing no grading within the street trees’ critical root zones. Ms. Strutman presented a site plan to the members, noting the locations of the HVAC units and trash enclosure. The landscape plan was also presented. Ms. Strutman noted that they are replacing more caliper inches than required. Mr. Veetmeier presented a drainage flow chart showing the existing drainage pattern and the proposed drainage pattern. He noted that the proposed plan will result in less water runoff toward the rear of the property. Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that the color charts are very helpful. Hearing no questions or comments, Craig Owens made a motion to approve per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the members. The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.

The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the members. The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review. Susan Istenes indicated that the basic massing of the proposed home is articulated on all sides with windows, doors, accent materials, brick banding and variations in roof forms. As measured from the mid-point of each roof, the 2-story home to the west (7412 Buckingham Drive) is +/- 3 foot shorter than the proposed home, and the 2-story home the east (7424 Buckingham Drive) is +/- 1 foot taller than the proposed home. The primary building material is red brick with taupe stucco accents. The proposed roof is clad in architectural asphalt shingles, charcoal blend in color. Black casement windows are proposed. A 9-foot wide exposed aggregate driveway is proposed along the eastern property line and will lead to an at-grade, rear-entry garage with a raised garage door painted taupe. A low stacked stone retaining will is proposed along the east side of the driveway. Samples of the brick, window, roof and cast stone were presented, as was a color rendering. Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that overall, it’s a very nice house, but it has a very high peak. He asked if it could be pulled down.

Susan Istenes explained that the proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing one- story home and the construction of a 4,034-square-foot (excluding the basement) single-family residence with an attached, rear-entry, below-grade garage. The height of the proposed residence is 29 feet 10.5 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The plans show the HVAC units and generator located at the north side of the home and screened by evergreen landscaping. Trash will be stored in a 40-square-foot trash enclosure located adjacent to the garage and screened by wood doors. The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District limits impervious coverage to 40 percent of the total lot area and allows an increase in impervious coverage based on the garage placement. For this project, the allowable impervious coverage may be increased to 50 percent for the inclusion of an attached, below-grade, rear-loading garage. The existing impervious coverage on site is 44.14 percent. The new plans increase the impervious coverage to 49.57 percent, which is below the maximum allowable impervious coverage of 50 percent. The existing storm water runoff, according to the MSD 15 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.52 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.542 CFS, which represents an increase in 0.021 CFS. To mitigate the increase in storm water runoff, downspouts on the north side of the home will be piped to a dry well in the front yard. All other downspouts and drains will be piped to

13 the storm sewer and a pop up bubbler in the rear yard. The Public Works Department finds the storm water plan acceptable. The proposed landscape design features a variety of understory trees, ornamental shrubs and perennials that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. The landscape plan shows the removal of 22 caliper inches of deciduous trees, 4 of which require replacement, and proposes 125 caliper inches of new deciduous and broadleaf evergreen trees. The City’s contracted landscape architect is of the opinion that the proposed trees are suitable for the site. Three existing street trees are shown to be protected and preserved per City guidelines; however, the location of the tree protection fencing is not accurately shown on the site plan. Gas lights are proposed on the front and rear elevations. Susan stated that the height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R- 2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. Storm water will be adequately managed on site, and the landscape plan features a variety of understory trees, ornamental shrubs and perennials that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood.