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November 20, 2017 — Meeting Minutes
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The minutes were then approved, as amended, after having been previously distributed to each member. Director Istenes announced that Items C & D under “New Business” {on the agenda} will be heard after Items A & B under “Public Hearing” regarding the same project.
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Chris Rhodes, contractor, was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that the project consists of the removal and replacement of an existing railroad tie retaining wall with a versa-lok mosaic block wall. The retaining wall is located along the southern property line, along Wydown Boulevard. The proposed wall will be the same height and location as the existing wall. The proposed design and materials of the retaining wall are consistent with the Architectural Review Board guidelines for retaining wall materials. The modular block wall includes three different block sizes, color variation and tumbled edges. The location of the wall is parallel to the public sidewalk and is not setback from the sidewalk. The applicant has stated a desire to locate the new wall in the same place as the existing wall in order to maintain the existing fence located just interior on the site to the wall. The wall will be approximately 2 feet tall. It has been the preference of the Architectural Review Board to setback walls and fences from the property line to provide space for a landscape buffer between the sidewalk and wall. The railroad tie wall is in disrepair and requires replacement; however, the existing fence next to the wall does not require replacement. Requiring the wall to be moved further from the sidewalk would result in the demolition of the existing fence as well. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed wall will be an upgrade to the existing conditions and will not negatively impact the public right-of-way and recommends approval as requested.
Mr. Rhodes informed the members that they’ve already removed the railroad tie wall.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the new wall comes in individual blocks or if it comes in panels.
Mr. Rhodes indicated that it comes in individual varying size blocks (3 sizes).
Scott Wilson commented that he is familiar with the former wall and this upgrade is a good thing.
Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that he agrees with staff regarding the location.
Hearing no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Chairman Lichtenfeld called for a motion.
Ron Reim made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by William Liebermann and unanimously approved by the members.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – SIGNAGE SUB-DISTRICT PLAN – 8500 MARYLAND AVENUE (THE BARTON)
Paul Langton, Vice-president of Real Estate, Covington Realty Partners, was in attendance at the meeting.
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CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
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: Steve Lichtenfeld, Chairman Craig Owens, City Manager Joanne Boulton, Aldermanic Representative Ron Reim William Liebermann Brian Maguire Scott Wilson
Absent:
Also in Attendance: Kevin O’Keefe, City Attorney Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director Anna Krane, Planner
Chairman Lichtenfeld 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 November 6th meeting were presented for approval. Joanne Boulton asked that an email message she had written regarding the proposed project at 7501 Maryland Avenue (Centene University & Early Childhood Education Center) be entered into the record/included in the minutes. The minutes were then approved, as amended, after having been previously distributed to each member.
Director Istenes announced that Items C & D under “New Business” {on the agenda} will be heard after Items A & B under “Public Hearing” regarding the same project.
The motion was seconded by William Liebermann and unanimously approved by the members. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – SIGNAGE SUB-DISTRICT PLAN – 8500 MARYLAND AVENUE (THE BARTON)
Paul Langton, Vice-president of Real Estate, Covington Realty Partners, was in attendance at the meeting.
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Susan Istenes explained that the applicant is proposing five building identification wall signs and one pole sign. One wall sign measuring 45.64 square feet depicting the name of the building (“The Barton”) is proposed along Maryland Avenue. The wall sign is constructed of bronze channel letters with white acrylic faces. The sign will be internally illuminated. Three “B” medallion signs measuring 27.53 square feet each are proposed on the north, east and west elevations. The medallion signs are constructed of a bronze frame with a white acrylic face and will be internally illuminated. One wall sign measuring 23.9 square feet, depicting “Leasing Center” is proposed in the motor court off of Gay Avenue. The wall sign is constructed of a bronze aluminum face with white acrylic letters. The proposed leasing office sign is internally illuminated. A one-sided directional pole sign depicting “The Barton” and “Leasing Center” is proposed at the entrance to the motor court off of Gay Avenue. The proposed pole sign measures 5.4 square feet and is constructed of black aluminum face with white vinyl graphics. A total of 152.13 square feet of signage is proposed relating to the residential use of the building. Under the City’s Sign Code, a total of 22 square feet of signage would be allowed. Additionally, six awning signs are proposed along the north, east and west elevations. The property contains four tenant spaces. Two awning signs are proposed for the corner tenants and one awning sign is proposed for each middle tenant. Each sign will measure a maximum of 25 square feet and are not illuminated. The proposed awnings are black and the individual tenant logo colors are not restricted. A total of 150 square feet of signage is proposed relating to the retail/commercial uses of the building. Director Istenes continued by stating that the purpose of forming a sign sub-district is to allow a sign package which fosters creativity and cohesiveness for larger developments. Typically, sign sub-districts are approved with new developments, and over the past 10 years have been approved for projects including Centene, The Crescent, DeMun Pointe and Ceylon. The adoption of a sign sub-district is beneficial to the building owner and the City because it ensures predictability. Without the adoption of a sub-district, each tenant requesting a sign not in accordance with the requirements of the Sign Ordinance would have to seek approval from the Architectural Review Board on a case by case basis. Staff estimates that the proposed sign sub-district would permit more signage for the residential use of the building and less signage for the retail uses than currently permitted under the Sign Ordinance. Under the Sign Ordinance, the building would be permitted the following:
in area.