She explained that this is a request by David Glarner for the construction of a fire escape platform outside the third floor of the southern elevation. She stated that the 14,589-square-foot property is located on the west side of

2 Crestwood Drive and has a zoning designation of R-2 Single Family Dwelling District. The existing improvements on the property include a two-story single-family residence. The third floor attic was recently refinished and the only means of egress is an existing staircase between the second and third floors. Although not required by the Building Code, the applicant wishes to install a fire escape platform on the southern elevation of the third floor with access from an existing window. According to the applicant, the purpose of the platform is to provide a space for someone to exit the attic in case of a fire and safely wait for a fire truck to rescue them. The fire escape platform will measure +/- 34 square feet and be enclosed by metal railing painted to match the slate roof. The Claverach Park Trustees have the reviewed and approved the proposal; however, they have expressed concerns that the appearance is “awkward”. The applicant has submitted letters of support from the adjacent property owners at 35 and 41 Crestwood Drive. The fire escape platform is located on the southern (side) elevation. It is visible from the public right-of-way when looking from the west and south. The platform is partially screened from public view by the existing roof, chimney, and mature trees. The visual impact is further minimized by painting the railing to match the slate roof. Susan noted that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and staff is of the opinion that the proposed platform will not have a negative visual impact on the neighborhood and staff recommends approval as requested.

Mr. Glarner thanked the Board for allowing him to go first. He stated that staff provided a complete explanation of the proposal and asked if there were any questions.

Acting Chairman Reim asked if this will address his concerns about providing living space on the third floor of the home for his children.

Mr. Glarner replied “yes”; he indicated that currently there is only a narrow set of stairs.

Acting Chairman Ron Reim asked if there were any further questions or comments from the members or the audience.

None were received.

Josh Corson made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mark Winings and unanimously approved by the Board.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – NEW RESTAURANT – PIGARO – 8025 BONHOMME AVENUE (CLAYTON ON THE PARK)

Mark Rubin, representing the property owner and Ben Poremba, restaurant owner, were in attendance at the meeting.

The motion was seconded by Mark Winings and unanimously approved by the Board. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – NEW RESTAURANT – PIGARO – 8025 BONHOMME AVENUE (CLAYTON ON THE PARK)

Mark Rubin, representing the property owner and Ben Poremba, restaurant owner, were in attendance at the meeting.

3 Acting Chairman Ron Reim wanted it on the record that in the past, his company worked on a project for this space, but not currently so he spoke to the City Attorney who informed him that he could participate in the consideration of this proposal.

Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for a conditional use permit to operate a Mark Rubin stated that the 4,643-square-foot restaurant will be on the 2nd floor, west side of the building. The restaurant will serve contemporary Italian cuisine using French techniques. The applicant also plans to submit an application to the Board of Aldermen for a liquor license. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Bonhomme Avenue and has a zoning designation of Planned Unit Development. The restaurant space is located in on the west side of a mixed-use residential building (Clayton on the Park) facing Shaw Park. The restaurant space measures 4,643 square feet and will accommodate 96 seats indoors. Outdoor dining is not proposed. The restaurant will be open seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Deliveries to the restaurant will be made through the existing loading area located on the north side of the building off the alley. Delivery service from the restaurant is not proposed. Trash will be stored in existing receptacles located in the loading area and the restaurant plans to participate in a recycling program. Parking will be available in the public parking garage to the east. Valet services will be located on Brentwood Boulevard. The proposed restaurant is located in a mixed-use residential building. The surrounding land uses include an office building to the north, a public parking garage to the east, a mixed-use residential tower with a restaurant to the south, and Shaw Park to the west. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses. No exterior changes to the building are proposed at this time. The landscaping bed along Brentwood Boulevard will be updated with new plantings and the landscape plan has been approved administratively by staff. Restaurants over 3,000 square feet must provide parking based on the following ratio: three parking spaces for every five seats on a pro-rated percentage for all square footage in excess of 3,000 gross square feet. Based on the size and number of seats proposed, 20 parking spaces are required. The Clayton on the Park building comes with rights to 260 parking spaces located in the adjacent 8011 Bonhomme Garage owned by the City. The current lease also provides the Clayton on the Park building 69 additional spaces during the evenings after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends. The garage has a capacity of 570 parking spaces, and by design, has been operating as a shared use parking facility benefiting adjacent properties. Spaces are unassigned and are not reserved for each user. As part of the rezoning of the property to Planned Unit Development in 2011, a shared parking study analyzed the parking demands of the development based on the occupancy of 209 residential units and a 5,000 square foot restaurant. The consultant found that the parking demand for the proposed use of Clayton on the Park (including residential and restaurant) would be met with the current number of spaces available at the 8011 Bonhomme Garage. The consultant also noted that with the inclusion of the 69 additional parking spaces available on evenings and weekends, there was 20 to 40 percent excess parking capacity at different times of the day. Staff is of the opinion that due to the excess capacity noted in the study and the availability of nearby on street parking that adequate parking is available for the proposed use. Based on the City’s Bicycle Parking Regulations the proposed restaurant is required to provide one bicycle rack; however, one has not been shown on the plans. Staff recommends that the applicant submit a site plan showing the