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November 2, 2015 — Meeting Minutes

This is the minutes of the City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board meeting held November 2, 2015. The excerpts cover roll call and attendance, approval of prior minutes, and multiple architectural and site-plan reviews for commercial and single-family projects (examples at 225 S. Meramec Ave, Brighton Way properties, 105 Linden Ave, and Central Presbyterian Church). The record shows motions, seconds, and unanimous approvals for several site-plan and architectural requests, notes on materials and drainage (including a stated 70% reduction in runoff for one project), and a request for a time extension of prior approvals for the church.

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2. That the applicant receive approval of a time extension from the Board of Adjustment for

the applicable variances.

Mr. Stephens commented that all the members, with the exception of Sherry, are familiar with the project. He noted that the request for approval extension is for the second phase of the project, the addition to the church building. He stated that currently the deadline date to apply for the building permit is March of next year and that the church is still in search of a senior pastor.

Tim Page stated that they are seeking a 2 year extension of the approvals.

Acting Chairman Reim asked if they can do that (approve a 2 year extension).

Susan Istenes explained that there is no limit in the Code.

Mark Winings asked why the Code includes an expiration of approvals and why staff is recommending approval of this request.

Susan Istenes explained that the Code provides for expirations of approvals and the allowance for extensions to ensure that the approved plans are still in place and to review for any changes to the neighborhood and/or the Code. She stated that staff is okay with approving this request as the applicant has demonstrated intent and that construction has taken place to date.

Acting Chairman Reim asked the applicants if they believe they will be back asking for yet another extension.

Mr. Stephens indicated that they hope to avoid that as they are asking for a 2-year extension this time.

Acting Chairman Reim stated the he, too, is okay with approving the request.

Being no further questions or comments, Josh Corson made a motion to approve the site plan and architectural approval extensions per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Mark Winings and unanimously approved by the members.

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12 stated that staff recommends a two-year time extension to the site plan and architectural review approvals, to expire on March 7, 2018, pursuant to the following conditions:

Review Board on October 1, 2012 remain in effect.

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13 Sherry Eisenberg asked what happens when a tree is removed that wasn’t supposed to be removed (based on a previous approval by this Board).

Louis Clayton indicated that he recently became aware of this situation (at 7419 Maryland Avenue); noting that a bond had been paid on this tree and then it was removed.

Acting Chairman Reim made reference to planning & zoning conference he attend in Kansas City where he learned that an application should never be voted down; an attempt to work with the applicant should take place to come to an acceptable plan. He noted that tabling at item is correct.

Josh Corson mentioned a presentation at Glenridge School to be held later in the week regarding development of the Schnuck’s site.

Craig Owens noted that the City encourages big projects to conduct neighborhood meetings.

Louis Clayton informed the members that the developer will be presenting a conceptual plan to this Board in 2 weeks.