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June 1, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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Jim Liberman dittoed his comments he made during the last presentation in that he doesn’t like the parking lot being along the street frontage. Sally Cohn referenced the rain garden; asking if they are willing to re-grade the bed.
4 Mr. Lopez replied “yes”.
Louis Clayton indicated that the City’s landscape architect (Laurel Harrington) is in attendance this evening.
Sally Cohn stated she liked Ms. Harrington’s recommendations.
Ms. Harrington addressed the Board by stating that the changes are relatively simple and will keep water off the sidwalks.
Jim Liberman asked about the additional curb-cut.
Mr. Lopez stated one was added along Concordia.
Being no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Chairman Lichtenfeld solicited a motion; first for the Conditional Use Permit.
Jim Liberman made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and unanimously approved by the members.
The site plan vote was now taken. Sally Cohn made a motion to approve the site plan per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and received the following vote: Ayes: Craig Owens, Chairman Lichtenfeld, Mark Winings, Sally Cohn, Ron Reim & Josh Corson. Nays: Jim Liberman.
The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.
Louis Clayton noted that thisitem was first presented to the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board on April 20, 2015, and was tabled at the request of the applicant. Based on staff’s recommendations and feedback received at the meeting, the applicant has made the following revisions pertaining to Architectural Review:
Fothergilla and other perennials on the high spots.
Conditional Use Permit.
The applicants noted that they had nothing to add.
Chairman Lichtenfeld solicited comments and questions from the members.
Craig Owens asked if they had any issues with the recommendations of approval.
Mr. Lopez noted that most of the comments seem to revolve around the landscaping.
Chairman Lichtenfeld informed the applicants that staff would be able to review and approve the revised landscape plan; they would not have to come back to this Board.
A discussion regarding the building elevations took place.
Mr. Lopez stated that they have a picture of the existing building.
Jim Liberman asked about screening the parking lot.
Mr. Lopez indicated that it’s screened by landscaping.
Jim Liberman dittoed his comments he made during the last presentation in that he doesn’t like the parking lot being along the street frontage.
Sally Cohn referenced the rain garden; asking if they are willing to re-grade the bed.
tone color).
5 Louis noted that the staff report depicts color renderings of the prior proposal and new proposal. He added that the proposed exterior alterations feature high-quality materials and will give a contemporary update to this traditional commercial building. The overall design is reflective of the adjacent buildings in terms of materials and colors, and with the requested alternative compliance, is consistent with Clayton Road Urban Design District standards. The proposed signage complies with the Sign Ordinance and staff recommends approval as proposed. Ms. Schindler thanked the members for allowing them to come back. She noted that they’ve now incorporated more neutral tones in the color pallet. She referred to the green awnings and white Qdoba sign. She stated that they hope it meets with the City’s approval. Ron asked if the boards are further apart on the patio than they are on the screen wall. Ms. Schindler replied “yes”; noting that they wanted the patio more open. Color and material samples were shown. Josh asked about the mortar color. Mr. Lopez indicated that the intent is to have a darker mortar color. Being no more comments or questions, Mark Winings made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the Board. AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANS - LANDSCAPING – PIERRE LACLEDE – 7701 FORSYTH BOULEVARD
The applicant was not in attendance. Craig Owens made a motion to table this item until a future meeting when the applicant is in attendance.