12-08-2020 BOA Minutes December 8, 2020 Page 1 of 8

THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen Virtual Zoom Meeting December 8, 2020 7:02 p.m. Minutes

NOTE: In accord with the provisions of Section 610.015, RSMo., and multiple declarations of emergency at every level of government, and the prohibition of large gatherings due to the Coronavirus pandemic, normal requirements for voting in the Board meeting were suspended. Accordingly, votes were taken as if all Board members were physically present and in attendance at the meeting. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals attended the meeting by videoconferencing at all times unless otherwise noted. Aldermen: Joanne Boulton, Rich Lintz, Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse (joined at 7:07p.m.), Dan Sokol, and Mayor Michelle Harris

City Manager David Gipson City Attorney Kevin O’Keefe City Clerk June Frazier

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the November 10, 2020 minutes. Alderman Lintz seconded. Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR M1 BANK LOCATED AT 7801 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 resolution for a conditional use permit for the proposed installation of an additional drive-through banking lane on the north side of the subject building occupied by M1 Bank.

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR M1 BANK LOCATED AT 7801 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 resolution for a conditional use permit for the proposed installation of an additional drive-through banking lane on the north side of the subject building occupied by M1 Bank. The applicant proposes to add one additional 24-hour virtual teller drive through lane, for a total of two drive through lanes, located on the north (rear) side of the building. Each of the lanes will have a 24-hour virtual teller. In response to the Board’s questions, City Manager Gipson stated that the Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Board of Aldermen.

The property has a zoning designation of R-2 Single-Family Dwelling District. A second unit (carriage house/granny unit) is a type of accessory structure, either attached or detached, which provides complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation and is located on the same site as the principal residence. Second units are permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit as per Article VII of Chapter 405, Land Use. City Manager Gipson pointed out that that the City has received a lot of feedback/concerns from the public regarding the site characteristics. He clarified that throughout the process of this project it requires three applications and tonight the Board of Aldermen is strictly looking at the conditional use and whether it is appropriate for a second dwelling unit to be on the property. The site characteristics, water run-off, size, and location of the garage are all considered by other “bodies.” There was a variance request, but it was postponed during the last Board of Adjustment meeting to be heard at the next (January 7) Board of Adjustment meeting to which the Board of Aldermen will not be considering tonight. If the variance from the Board of Adjustment is approved, then the applicants will have to go back to the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for the actual approval of the structure. At that time all the site characteristics as mentioned will be considered by the other bodies.

If the variance from the Board of Adjustment is approved, then the applicants will have to go back to the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for the actual approval of the structure. At that time all the site characteristics as mentioned will be considered by the other bodies. Tonight, the Board of Aldermen’s task is to simply consider the appropriateness of the conditional use of the second unit. Mayor Harris reemphasized that tonight the Board of Aldermen is considering the use and whether the second unit is appropriate. She pointed out that the City’s ordinances do not allow second units to be rented nor used as AirBnBs, or bed and breakfasts. Mayor Harris confirmed that the Board and staff have received several emails of concerns and some have talked with citizens about those concerns. She expressed that the Board and staff