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THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting July 23, 2024 7:00 p.m.

MINUTES

Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

In-person: Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, and Mayor Michelle Harris.

Virtual: Jeffery Yorg

Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Muskopf

Absent: Becky Patel.

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE - SUBDIVISION PLAT (LOT CONSOLIDATION) FOR 7801 & 7817 FORSYTH BOULEVARD

Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent ordinance to consider approving a minor subdivision plat for the consolidation of two (2) lots, 7801 Forsyth Boulevard and 7817 Forsyth Boulevard, to create one (1) lot. Both lots have a zoning designation of HDC High Density Commercial District. The subject property is the former Wine Merchant building.

Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Board explaining that the request is for approval to remove the property line between two buildings, and she clarified (per the plans submitted) that the developer is not requesting demolition of the building.

Tyler Stephens, Core10 Architecture, addressed the Board to answer questions.

Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.

Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7030, approving a Lot Consolidation Plat for 7801 and 7817 Forsyth Boulevard to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Buse seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7031, first reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Consolidate Certain Property Known as 112 South Hanley Road and 118 South Hanley Road R in the City of Clayton, Missouri by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

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Motion made by Alderman McAndrew moves that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7031 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Buse seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7031, approving a Lot Consolidation Plat for 112 and 118 S. Hanley Road R to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Buse seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7031, second reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Consolidate Certain Property Known as 112 South Hanley Road and 118 South Hanley Road R in the City of Clayton, Missouri by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6891 of the City of Clayton.

PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE FOR A MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR 139 N. BEMISTON AVENUE

Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent ordinance to consider approving a minor subdivision plat for the subdivision of one parcel located at 139 North Bemiston Avenue.

The Board expressed that there have been some citizen concerns regarding the subject property and clarified that tonight’s approval of the subdivision plat is a ministerial act. The Board has no discretion or ability to disapprove of a subdivision plat that complies with the City’s ordinance requirements. The architectural design and site plans are still pending at the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board level and any citizen concerns are welcomed when that process begins.

Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.

Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7032, approving a Lot Consolidation Plat for 139 N. Bemiston Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Buse seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7032, first reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Consolidate Certain Property Known as 139 N. Bemiston Avenue in the City of Clayton, Missouri by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman McAndrew moves that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7032 on the day of its

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman McAndrew moves that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7032 on the day of its

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introduction. Alderman Buse seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7032, approving a Lot Consolidation Plat for 139 N. Bemiston Avenue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Buse seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7032, second reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Consolidate Certain Property Known as 139 N. Bemiston Avenue in the City of Clayton, Missouri by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6892 of the City of Clayton.

CONSENT AGENDA