Chairman Lichtenfeld announced that the order of agenda items will be changed this evening; the “Old Business” (Clayton/Hanley Road project) will go last. SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – NEW CONSTRUCTION – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 635 WEST POLO DRIVE

2 Lauren Strutman, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance were David Volz, civil engineer and Glenn Henke, owner/developer.

Susan Istenes explained that on May 2, 2016 the Plan Commission-Architectural Review Board voted to approve a new single family residence at this location. On February 7, 2017 the owner/applicant provided revised plans for the proposed residence. After review of the changes, staff concluded that the revisions were significant enough to be considered a new submission that would require review and approval by the Plan Commission-Architectural Review Board. The 26,274-square-foot property is located on the west side of West Polo Drive and has a zoning designation of R-2 Single Family Dwelling District. The proposed project consists of the demolition of an existing two-story home and the construction of a two-story, 4,664-square-foot (excluding the basement) single-family residence. The height of the proposed residence is 29-feet 9 5/8 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The proposed HVAC units are located at the rear of the home and screened by a wood fence. Trash will be stored in a 40-square-foot wood-framed trash enclosure located adjacent to the garage. The existing impervious coverage on site is 23.1 percent. The new plans decrease the impervious coverage to 20.7 percent, which is below the maximum allowable impervious coverage of 55 percent. The existing stormwater runoff, according to the MSD 15 year, 20 minute calculation, is 1.28 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 1.25 CFS, which represents a decrease in 0.03 CFS, and therefore on site stormwater mitigation is not required. Downspouts from the home will be piped to two pop-up emitters in the rear yard. The Public Works Department has reviewed and approved the stormwater management plan. The proposed landscape design provides appropriate landscaping and screening for the proposed home and the character of the neighborhood. The landscape plan shows the removal of 12,795 square feet of canopy coverage. The proposed landscape plan provides a surplus of 49,385 square feet of canopy coverage and meets the requirement for native trees with 33.3 percent. The City’s contracted landscape architect is of the opinion that the proposed trees are suitable for the site. The structural root zones of existing trees are not shown on the Tree Preservation Plan. This can be addressed prior to the issuance of building permits. Exterior lighting is proposed at all doors and the garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or less. Director Istenes noted that the proposed home is compatible with surrounding homes in the neighborhood, that stormwater will be adequately managed on site, and the landscape plan provides for a variety of new trees that are suitable for the area. The project meets the setback, height and impervious coverage requirements of the R-2 Zoning District and the applicant has recently submitted approval from the subdivision trustees. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval and recommends approval with the condition that the Tree Preservation Plan be revised to depict the structural root zones of existing trees to remain.

Ms. Strutman presented a site plan to the members.

Joanne Boulton asked if the house is already gone.

Ms. Strutman replied “yes”.

Ms. Strutman replied “yes”.

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Joanne Boulton asked about the existing swimming pool.

Mr. Henke indicated that it has not yet been removed.

Ms. Strutman informed the members that this revised proposal is for a simpler, smaller house; about 600 square feet smaller. She mentioned that Trustee approval has been submitted to staff.

Ms. Volz presented drainage diagrams depicting existing and proposed conditions. He added that less water will go onto the public right of way and that there are two pop-up emitters in the rear yard.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that it appears that less water will flow to adjacent properties as well.

Mr. Volz concurred.

Chairman Lichtenfeld noted that there is a lot of greenspace toward the west.

Mr. Volz agreed.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that the maps are very helpful. He asked the applicants if they were okay with staff’s recommendation.

Ms. Strutman replied “yes”.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Josh Corson made a motion to approve the site plan per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Scott Wilson and unanimously approved by the members.

The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.

Ms. Strtuman presented a color rendering of the proposed house to the members.

Susan Istenes explained that the height of the proposed residence is 29 feet 9 5/8 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The two-story home to the south (637 West Polo Drive) was constructed in 1930 and is +/- 5-feet 4-inches shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The proposed residence is one-story along the southern elevation, which will lessen the impact of the height difference between these two homes. The two-story home to the north (619 West Polo Drive) was constructed in 1927 and is +/- 10-feet 8 1/8 inches shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District requires the use of an approved mitigation strategy to lessen the impacts of height differences between existing and proposed houses.

Henke indicated that he wants to start as soon as possible. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – ICE CREAM PARLOR – 730 DEMUN AVENUE (CLEMENTINE’S CREAMERY)

Tamara Keefe, business owner, was in attendance at the meeting.

5 Susan Istenes explained that the subject property, located on the east side of DeMun Avenue, north of South Rosebury Avenue and south of North Rosebury Avenue, has a zoning designation of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and was formerly used as a hair salon. The restaurant space measures 1,200-square-feet and will have 4 seats. A 160-square-foot outdoor dining area is proposed in front of the building with 10 seats. Signage depicted on the elevation drawing will be considered at a later date.The applicant describes Clementine’s Creamery as a standard ice cream parlor, which will operate similarly to the applicant’s current location in the City of St. Louis. The restaurant will be open Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Delivery service from the ice cream parlor is not proposed. Deliveries to the restaurant will be made once a week during winter months and twice a week during summer months. Deliveries will be made in the morning between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to the rear of the building. Trash will be stored in existing dumpsters located in the alley rear of the building. The applicant intends to participate in a recycling program. The property does not provide off-street parking. The applicant is requesting a parking waiver due to public parking provided on the street. Conditional uses are those types of uses that are considered to be desirable, necessary or convenient to the community but which by their nature can create additional traffic volume, parking demand beyond the development's capacity, and/or a detrimental impact on adjacent or neighboring properties due to noise, pollutants or other characteristics associated with that particular use. Restaurants are permitted in this zoning district subject to approval of a conditional use permit. Because the restaurant is located outside of the Central Business District, off-street parking must be provided for employees. The property does not have off-street parking and the lease agreement provided by the applicant does not include off-street parking, so the applicant is requesting a parking waiver be approved. The applicant has stated that at most two employees will be working at the same time. Because the restaurant is less than 3,000-square-feet, off-street parking for patrons is not required. Public street parking is provided along DeMun Avenue. Three exterior lights are proposed above the outdoor seating area. There are adjacent residential uses; however, the lights will be directed toward the ground and staff does not think the proposed lighting will adversely impact adjacent properties. Director Istenes continued by stating that staff is of the opinion that the proposed restaurant meets the requirements contained in the regulations governing conditional uses. The inclusion of an ice cream parlor will add vitality to a vacant space on DeMun Avenue. The restaurant space is slightly smaller in size to other restaurants and adequate public parking will be available along the street. The proposed hours of operation and method of deliveries are consistent with other restaurants in this area. Based on the information regarding the operation of the restaurant as provided by the applicant, staff is of the opinion that the proposed ice cream parlor will be compatible with surrounding uses and recommends approval as requested.

Ms. Keefe stated that she’s excited to be here and that this will be her second location. She added that she believes this will be a great fit in this great neighborhood.

Chairman Lichtenfeld agreed. He asked about the “naughty or nice”.

Ms. Keefe stated that she has some adult ice creams with alcohol in them.

Ms. Keefe stated that she has some adult ice creams with alcohol in them.

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Joanne Boulton welcomed her to Clayton.

William Liebermann stated that he’s excited about this; he believes it will activate the area and complement existing tenants.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Josh Corson made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Alderman as requested. The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the members.

OLD BUSINESS – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – MIXED-USE PROJECT – 7601-7651 CLAYTON ROAD

Due to a conflict of interest, Scott Wilson recused himself. He left the member table and did not participate in any discussion or vote with regard to this issue.

Jim Fredericks, attorney representing the applicant and Sal LeCesse, co-developer, were in attendance at the meeting.

Susan Istenes explained that at the meeting of March 6, 2017, the Architectural Review Board voted to continue consideration of the architectural elements of the project to the meeting of March 27, 2017. Staff met with the applicant and the city’s contracted landscape architect on March 14, 2017 to discuss outstanding landscape and buffering related issues. The applicant has submitted revisions to the architectural plans presented on March 6 which are described by the applicant as follows: