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May 12, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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05-12-15 BOA Minutes April 14, 2015 Page 3 of 9
In response to Alderman Garnholz’s question, Mr. Braswell stated that they will have 1.5 spaces per unit which works for the project. He noted that Lee Cannon of CBD provided the parking study. He also stressed that they will not be assigning parking spaces to the residents. With regard to the leases, Mr. Braswell stated that they are requiring 12-month lease agreements to its residents. In response to Alderman Berkowitz’s question, Mr. Braswell stated that the color of the stucco in the presentation is incorrect. He stressed that the color will not be a bright white, but a more subtle (darker) color. With regard to occupancy, Mr. Braswell stated that they expect 95% occupancy, averaging 300 – 350 people. A student (name not audible) from the audience addressed the Board with concerns about the height of the lamp posts. Dale Houdeshell stated that the lamp posts will be 17 feet. Mayor Sanger added that the City requires all development projects to comply with the streetscape requirements. With regard to the storm water issue, Mr. Braswell stated that the project includes a design for a rain garden. Mayor Sanger closed the public hearing. Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6491, an ordinance to consider rezoning at 8500 Maryland Ave. from the Maryland Gateway Overlay District and S-1 Service District to a Planned Unit Development District and providing a change in the zoning map to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berger seconded.
The architectural elements of the project were considered and approved by the Architectural Review Board at their meeting of May 4, 2015. Recommendation is to approve the rezoning and Planned Unit Development ordinances per the conditions contained within. Alderman Winings recused himself from the meeting. David Braswell, Covington Realty Partners, 135 N. Meramec Avenue, addressed the Board providing a PowerPoint presentation and summarizing the overall project. He noted that they have accepted the recommended changes by the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board. In response to Alderman Garnholz’s question, Mr. Braswell stated that rent structure is as follows: 1 bedroom - $1,500 - $1,800; 2 bedroom - $2,200 - $2,500; and 3 bedrooms - $3,400 - $3500. In response to Mayor Sanger’s question, Mr. Braswell stated that the 1 bedroom units are approximately 658 square feet; 2 bedroom – 1352 square feet; and 3 bedrooms – 3400-3500 square feet. The attracting market is 25-40 year olds; young professionals; married couples; and/or empty nesters. The complex has a 12, 3 bedroom units and therefore they do not expect a large number of families with children. In response to Alderman Berger’s question, Mr. Braswell stated that the project is 75% brick and 25% stucco material. In response to Alderman Berger’s question regarding 50% retail requirement, Susan Istenes explained that the project is located in the Maryland Gateway District and that the applicant requested a deviation of the 50% requirement due to the elevation of the project.
Braswell stated that the project is 75% brick and 25% stucco material. In response to Alderman Berger’s question regarding 50% retail requirement, Susan Istenes explained that the project is located in the Maryland Gateway District and that the applicant requested a deviation of the 50% requirement due to the elevation of the project. Staff felt that the intent was met because the ground level (retail) meets the retail frontage located on Maryland Avenue. Mr. Braswell stated that the retail will not only service the building residents, but also all customers. They are providing customer parking inside the first level parking garage where customers will have use of the elevators to access the retail from the back or they can park on the street (much like The Crescent). With regard to the storm water drainage, Mr. Braswell explained that at the request of MSD the project will collect the rainwater and direct it around the basin area. Alderman Berger expressed his appreciation with regard to the turn-in lane on Gay Avenue, stating that this is a great project.
Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6491, an ordinance to consider rezoning at 8500 Maryland Ave. from the Maryland Gateway Overlay District and S-1 Service District to a Planned Unit Development District and providing a change in the zoning map to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berger seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6491, An Ordinance Providing For The Rezoning Of Certain Property Located At 8500 Maryland Avenue From The Maryland Gateway Overlay District And Base Zoning Designation Of S-1 Service District To A Planned Unit Development District, And Providing For The Change In The Zoning Map Of The City Of Clayton, Missouri; And Other Actions Related Thereto for the first time be title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Mayor Sanger moved that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6491 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Garnholz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6491, an ordinance to consider rezoning at 8500 Maryland Ave. from the Maryland Gateway Overlay District and S-1 Service District to a Planned Unit Development District and providing a change in the zoning map to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berger seconded.
Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6491, an ordinance to consider rezoning at 8500 Maryland Ave. from the Maryland Gateway Overlay District and S-1 Service District to a Planned Unit Development District and providing a change in the zoning map to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berger seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6491, An Ordinance Providing For The Rezoning Of Certain Property Located At 8500 Maryland Avenue From The Maryland Gateway Overlay District And Base Zoning Designation Of S-1 Service District To A Planned Unit Development District, And Providing For The Change In The Zoning Map Of The City Of Clayton, Missouri; And Other Actions Related Thereto for the second time be title only.