of the City.

The height, setbacks and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-1 Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District. Stormwater will be adequately managed on site and the landscape plan features plantings that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION:

TANK, THE APPLICANT SHALL RECORD THE APPROVED SITE PLAN WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, AND SUBMIT PROOF OF RECORDING TO THE CITY.”

PAUL FENDER (PF) – ARCHITECT

PF – Addresses Board but does not have anything to add to the staff report

CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – Is there a fence that will go around the pool?

PF – Yes, it is shown on the site plan. A1

CAROLYN GAIDIS – Isn’t most of the aggregate a Meramec why are you using a dark one? Black absorbs the heat, so lighter colors are better for the environment. The dark aggregate creates a heat island. Has this come up with Staff?

ANNA KRANE – No, we have not discussed the urban heat island.

CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – WE HAVE A STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE TWO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS.

BRIAN MAGUIRE – SECOND

BOARD – UNANIMOUS YAY

15 CARRSWOLD DRIVE – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – NEW SINGLE FAMILY

CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – WE HAVE A STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE TWO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS. BRIAN MAGUIRE – SECOND

BOARD – UNANIMOUS YAY

15 CARRSWOLD DRIVE – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – NEW SINGLE FAMILY

23 Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “The 40,434 square foot site is located on the west side of Carrswold Drive. The property has a zoning designation of R-1 Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District. The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing house and construction of a 5,143 square foot single-family residence. The height of the proposed residence is 34 feet as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof.

The basic massing of the proposed two-story home is articulated on all sides with windows, doors, and variations in roof lines. The proposed house has some more contemporary elements than other surrounding homes; however, the proposed design also has many elements that are similar to surrounding homes. The form includes variations in roof lines and massing, which break down the overall size of the house. This is a characteristic also found on many of the other houses in the Carrswold Subdivision. A detached pool house is proposed west of the attached garage. The pool house massing is similar to the proposed primary structure. Staff is of the opinion that the shape and height are compatible with neighborhood character.

The Carrswold Subdivision has many traditional homes dominated by the use of standard size brick in a variety of red tones and stone; however, there are also many homes with stucco accents. The primary building material for the proposed home is white/grey stucco with limestone accents. A slate roof is proposed with small areas of metal roof. Black casement windows are also proposed. The pool house materials are proposed to match the primary structure.

The Architectural Review Guidelines state that the primary building material of homes should be brick and/or stone and that the amount of stucco used on new construction should be consistent with the existing use of stucco in the neighborhood. The applicant is requesting approval of new house with a primary building material of stucco despite the existing use of stucco in the neighborhood being limited to an accent material. The proposed house has received trustee approval. Staff is of the opinion that stucco is a compatible building material with the existing neighborhood character.

A black pigmented, exposed aggregate driveway is proposed on the north side of the home that leads to an attached side entry garage with metal and glass paneled garage doors. A permeable sport court material is proposed in the northwest corner of the lot, extending from the driveway along the side of the pool house.

Stone clad retaining walls are proposed for the front porch and parking area at the northeast corner of the house. Stucco clad retaining walls are proposed along the north side of the driveway, west property line and the terraced lawn along the south property line. A black aluminum fence is proposed to enclose the rear yard. A cedar wood fence is proposed surrounding the pool equipment in the northwest corner of the lot. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed retaining walls and fence are compatible with the proposed house and surrounding character.

The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-1 Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District and the Architectural Review Guidelines, with the exception of the primary stucco material. Staff is of the opinion that the plan is compatible in terms of mass, height, and design with existing nearby homes.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED.”

PAUL FENDER (PF) – ARCHITECT

PF – Addresses Board to answer questions and speaks about the project and the neighborhood outreach that was done and the Carrswold Trustees have also approved.

CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – Feels it will fit in very nicely with the neighborhood. Can you drive on the sport court?