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Ms. Talley indicated that they have an arrangement with the property owner to the north and with the owners of US Bank for parking until construction of the garage is complete.
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Hearing no further questions or comments, William Liebermann made a motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to the Board of Aldermen as requested. The motion was seconded by Brian Maguire and unanimously approved by the members.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – MONTESSORI SCHOOL/DAYCARE FACILITY – 6611 CLAYTON ROAD/6602 ALAMO AVENUE
Brian Schnuck, partner and Guy Barnett, Vice-president of Higher Ground, were in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance was Margaret Malewski, Director of Expansion of Higher Ground and Brian Ivy, project architect.
Director Istenes explained that this is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a Montessori school and daycare. The subject property is located on the north side of Clayton Road between St. Rita Avenue and Concordia Lane. The 13,000 square foot site has a zoning designation of C-2 General Commercial District and is located in the Clayton Road Urban Design District. The site is currently developed with a 19,232 square foot multi-tenant office building and four surface parking spaces. The property is surrounded by residential land uses to the north and east and commercial uses to the south and west. The applicant proposes to renovate the interior of the existing building, to construct a rear addition for an elevator and a 4,596 square foot rooftop deck, front yard alterations including retaining walls and modifications to the existing building entrances and exits. The existing parking area will be reconfigured to include the elevator addition and one accessible space off of the east-west alley located north of the property. The surface parking lot at 6602 Alamo Avenue will provide additional parking for the subject property. The surface parking lot property is zoned R-5 Medium-Low Density Multiple Dwelling District. The proposed daycare will occupy 18,700 square feet and provide programs for infants through pre-kindergarten. The daycare will operate from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parking for the building is provided in the surface parking lot with access from St. Rita Avenue. The proposed surface lot provides 25 parking spaces. The proposed site plan shows two options for daycare drop off circulation. The subject property only includes one parking space directly adjacent to the building. The remainder of the off-street parking is located northeast of the building on the surface parking lot addressed 6602 Alamo Avenue. The applicant is proposing to use the surface parking lot for drop off cuing. The applicant is proposing access to the surface parking lot through two curb cuts along St. Rita Avenue. Cars will line up in the drive lanes of the parking lot and then exit into the east-west alley located south of the parking lot. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed drop off will provide adequate cuing for cars. St. Rita Avenue is a one way road and the two entrance points to the surface parking lot will help prevent cars from backing up onto the road. The proposed circulation pattern of sending existing cars toward the east-west will help the flow of traffic continue and keep cars away from the residential streets to the north. The applicant is also proposing to use the surface parking lot of a commercial property located west at 6633 Clayton Road. The western parking lot can be accessed from Clayton Road with cars then exiting onto the east-west alley located north of the parking lot. The proposed use will generate more traffic than currently generated by the empty building;
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CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
MAY 7, 2018
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board of the City of Clayton, Missouri, met on the above date at 5:30 p.m. Upon roll call, the following responded:
Present: Ron Reim, Acting Chairman Joanne Boulton, Aldermanic Representative Craig Owens, City Manager William Liebermann Brian Maguire
Absent:
Steve Lichtenfeld, Chairman Scott Wilson
Also in Attendance: Stephanie Karr, Acting City Attorney Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director Anna Krane, Planner
Acting Chairman Reim welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked that all cell phones be turned off and that conversations take place outside the meeting room.
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The minutes of the April 16, 2018 meeting were presented for approval. The minutes were approved, after having been previously distributed to each member.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – FRONT YARD FENCE – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE – 745 GLENRIDGE
Stephen & Pamela Elias, owners, were in attendance at the meeting.
The minutes were approved, after having been previously distributed to each member. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – FRONT YARD FENCE – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE – 745 GLENRIDGE
Stephen & Pamela Elias, owners, were in attendance at the meeting.
2 Susan Istenes explained that the request is for the installation of a 1.67 foot tall wrought iron fence along the eastern (front) property line. The design and materials of the [partially installed] fence are consistent with the Architectural Review Board’s preference for ornamental or decorative fencing in front yards and compatible with neighborhood character. The proposed fence will be an accent feature for updated landscaping along the front yard of the subject property. The fence is below the maximum height allowed within 20 feet of an intersection and will not act as a visual barrier for sight distance. Director Istenes stated that staff recommends approval as requested.
Mr. Elias stated he had nothing to add, except to say he had begun installation already as he did not realize he needed this Board’s approval first.
Joanne Boulton indicated the fence is lovely.
Hearing no further questions or comments, William Liebermann made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Brian Maguire and unanimously approved by the Board.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – FITNESS CENTER (WELLBRIDGE) – 7676 FORSYTH BOULEVARD
Lauren Talley representing Cushman Wakefield was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that the applicant is proposing that Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa occupies approximately 40,000 square feet of the building. Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa includes individual fitness areas, group fitness rooms, a pool, a childcare area, a spa and a juice bar. The proposed hours of operation are 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Shared parking for the building is provided in the attached parking garage. Director Istenes noted that staff is of the opinion that the proposed health and fitness club meets the requirements contained in the regulations governing conditional uses and the proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses. Staff does not believe that noise associated with this use will be disruptive to the surrounding properties and that the on-site parking provided in the attached garage will be sufficient to meet demand and therefore, staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit as requested.
Ms. Talley commented that Wellbridge will only be open until 9 p.m. on Fridays.
Ron Reim asked if the operation will be similar to the existing operation.
Ms. Talley replied “yes”.
Joanne Boulton asked about parking.
Ms. Talley indicated that they have an arrangement with the property owner to the north and with the owners of US Bank for parking until construction of the garage is complete.
The western parking lot can be accessed from Clayton Road with cars then exiting onto the east-west alley located north of the parking lot. The proposed use will generate more traffic than currently generated by the empty building;
4 however, based on the use proposed, the trips generated will likely not negatively impact the residential neighborhood. Per the Zoning Code, 12 onsite parking spaces should be provided for the proposed daycare based on the rate of one parking space per classroom. The applicant is proposing to provide 26 parking spaces. The applicant has stated that staff of the daycare will require a minimum of 20 parking spaces. Director Istenes indicated that staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Aldermen with the following conditions:
Monday through Friday.