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Anna Krane, Director of Planning, noted that the condition was a carryover from the original permit. City Attorney O’Keefe explained that this was an acceptable requirement to prevent patrons that are picking up orders from double parking and violating the City’s parking regulations.
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Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve Resolution No. 2023-35, granting an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for 7624-7628 Wydown Boulevard. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE FOR AN AMENDMENT OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR 201-215 NORTH MERAMEC AVENUE AND 8015 PERSHING AVENUE TO INCREASE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
City Manager Gipson reported that the 63,112 square-foot site is located at the northwest corner of the intersection between North Meramec Avenue and Pershing Avenue and has a zoning designation of Planned Unit Development (PUD). On June 27, 2023, the Board of Aldermen approved the PUD for the subject property to allow for construction of a mixed-use development containing 145 apartments, 1,000 square feet of retail space, and 194 parking spaces. This is a request to amend the PUD plan to increase the number of apartments and parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to construct 151 apartments and 196 parking spaces. The overall massing and height of the building are not proposed to change.
Kathleen Gund, 329 N. Bemiston Avenue, addressed the Board in support of the project requesting that the developer increase the number of affordable units provided in the development from two to four before this change is approved.
Barbara Finch, 230 S. Brentwood Boulevard, Women’s Voices – raised for affordable housing, addressed the Board in support of increasing the number of affordable units.
Tom Lucas, 8010 Pershing, addressed the Board asking if the project had changed on the exterior.
Mark Rubin, Keeley Properties, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Mitchell Theiss, Principle, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Jason Braidwood, Keeley Properties, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Linda Bardol, 202 N. Brentwood, (attending virtually), addressed the developer with questions related to the cost of the affordable unit(s).
At the request of Mayor Harris, Jason Braidwood stated that he will make every effort to add one more affordable unit.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6999, approving an amendment to the Planned Unit Development for 201-215 N. Meramec Avenue and 8015 Pershing Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting November 28, 2023 7:02 p.m.
MINUTES
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
In-person: Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, and Mayor Michelle Harris.
Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Director of Planning Anna Krane
Mayor Harris requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Clayton Police Officer Tom Bossch who recently passed away.
PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR WRIGHT’S TAVERN LOCATED AT 7624-7628 WYDOWN BOULEVARD
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) amendment submitted by Matthew McGuire of Box Hill Group-Wydown, d/b/a Wright’s Tavern, restaurant owner, to allow for the expansion of an existing restaurant into an adjacent tenant space. The existing restaurant space measures approximately 1,100 square feet. The proposed expanded restaurant measures 2,200 square feet.
Matthew McGuire, restaurant owner, was in attendance to answer questions.
Kevin Williams, representative for the owner, addressed the Board requesting that condition #16, The Permittee agrees to verbally notify persons requesting carry-out orders that double parking is prohibited is removed from the permit.
Anna Krane, Director of Planning, noted that the condition was a carryover from the original permit.
City Attorney O’Keefe explained that this was an acceptable requirement to prevent patrons that are picking up orders from double parking and violating the City’s parking regulations.
Meramec Avenue and 8015 Pershing Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
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City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6999, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amended Planned Unit Development Plan Governing Certain Property Located at 201, 211, 215 North Meramec Avenue and 8015 Pershing Avenue Known as the Meramec- Pershing Planned Unit development; Repealing Conflicting Ordinances; and Other Actions Related Thereto by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6999 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6999, approving an amendment to the Planned Unit Development for 201-215 N. Meramec Avenue and 8015 Pershing Avenue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6999, second reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amended Planned Unit Development Plan Governing Certain Property Located at 201, 211, 215 North Meramec Avenue and 8015 Pershing Avenue Known as the Meramec- Pershing Planned Unit development; Repealing Conflicting Ordinances; and Other Actions Related Thereto by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6860 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH BYRNE & JONES CONSTRUCTION, INC. DBA BYRNE & JONES CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CBD PHASE 1 RESURFACING PROJECT
City Manager reported that the Public Works Department is requesting approval of a construction contract for the federally funded Central Business District (CBD) Phase 1 Resurfacing Project with Byrne & Jones Construction, Inc., dba Byrne & Jones Construction. This project includes the mill and asphalt overlay on Bonhomme Avenue from Brentwood Boulevard to North Hanley Road and Meramec Avenue from Maryland Avenue to Forest Park Parkway; replacement of curb ramps to come into ADA compliance; updates to select pedestrian signals for ADA compliance; brick paver crosswalks; and pavment markings and signage.
Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, was in attendance to answer questions.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 7000, approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction for the CBD Phase 1 Resurfacing project to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7000, first reading, Ordinance Approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction, Inc., DBA Byrne & Jones Construction for the CBD Phase 1 Resurfacing Contract STP-5438(613) by title only.
Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7000, first reading, Ordinance Approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction, Inc., DBA Byrne & Jones Construction for the CBD Phase 1 Resurfacing Contract STP-5438(613) by title only.
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The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7000 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 7000, approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction for the CBD Phase 1 Resurfacing project to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7000, second reading, Ordinance Approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction, Inc., DBA Byrne & Jones Construction for the CBD Phase 1 Resurfacing Contract STP-5438(613) by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6861 of the City of Clayton.
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CLAYTON COMMUNITY EQUITY COMMISSION (CEC) ON BILINGUAL SIGNAGE
City Manager Gipson reported that on October 12, 2023, the Clayton Community Equity Commission (CEC) unanimously approved a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen for consideration for Clayton to make downtown signs bilingual.
The CEC unanimously believes that changing Clayton directional/landmark signs to be offered in languages other than English would significantly change the message we send as a community and would help visitors perceive Clayton as a more welcoming and inclusive community. It is recommended that signs appear in English as well as Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and Spanish.
Chris Schmiz, Chairman, CEC, was in attendance to answer questions.
Tom Lucas, resident, addressed the Board with concerns about the bilingual signage – size and/or costs. Suggested training for employees in bilingual language, interpreters, and more.
CONSENT AGENDA