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March 12, 2019 — Meeting Minutes

This document is the minutes of the City of Clayton Board of Aldermen meeting held March 12, 2019. It records attendance, awards presented, public hearings and consideration of ordinances and resolutions, and routine reports. Topics in the excerpts include a rezoning and Planned Unit Development request for 227 S. Central Avenue (hotel project) with conditions discussed (including replacement/relocation of three public parking spaces and an escrow for a median), approval actions on a subdivision plat for 140 N. Brentwood Boulevard (Bill No. 6722 read and unanimous consent to consider adoption), issuance of a liquor license for Tavco Holdings I, LLC d/b/a Wine & Cheese Merchant, and authorization to submit a MoDOT hazardous moving violation enforcement grant application; the meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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He is concerned about available parking and stressed the need for more parking. In response to Alderman Harris’ question regarding parking, Mr. Hollaran stated that 30% of the guest will have their own vehicle – 30 rooms with a car; 70 rooms will not, the garage will be primarily vacant at night and the valet will handle the rest. Mayor Sanger closed the public hearing. Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6721, an ordinance to approve the Rezoning and a Planned Unit Development for 227 S. Central Avenue for construction of a hotel development (in the revised form distributed prior to the meeting) to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6721, first reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Rezoning of Certain Property Located at 227 South Central Avenue From High Density Commercial Located in the Central Station TOD Downtown Overlay District to a Planned Unit Development District; Providing for the Change in the Zoning Map of the City of Clayton, Missouri; Approving a Planned Unit Development for the Property at 227 South Central Avenue; and Other Actions Related Thereto by title only. Motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman Winings that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6721 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Hollaran stated that this is a substantial project and the price of the land being bought from the City is $2.4 million and they will be spending millions more on the project itself. Once the approvals are received, they have six months to start construction and 30 months to complete the project. They are proposing the purchase price is $10,000 per space to be included in the sales contract. City Manager Owens asked if it was possible to get approvals contingent upon an agreement by both parties to be worked out later.

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City Attorney O’Keefe explained that the price is not specified, and it is subject to the discussion on the terms. In response to Alderman Lintz’s question, City Attorney O’Keefe explained that they are not acquiring the fee of the property, the purchase is required to take the spaces out of the public use and convert them to private use along the street. In response to Alderman Winings’ question, City Attorney O’Keefe said that Condition #3 is clarified in the ordinance versus the staff report. In response to Alderman Boulton’s question regarding the median, City Manager Owens stated they will escrow money in case the City feels that the median (as recommended on the CBB report) is necessary. In response to Alderman Berkowitz’s concerns regarding Uber, Lyft, and taxi service for pick-up and drop-offs, Mr. Anderson stated that those issues would be handled by the valet staff

In response to Alderman Boulton’s question, Mr. Anderson stated that he believes there are bike racks in the Metro garage, and they will also find a place for the bike racks which hold seven bikes. Typically, they have a bike rack in the back of the building for staff. Dennis Bolazina, 14 N. Central Avenue, involved with the investment group that built the 2nd AC Hotel and it is a very successful hotel. He is concerned about available parking and stressed the need for more parking. In response to Alderman Harris’ question regarding parking, Mr.

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Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6721, an ordinance to approve the Rezoning and a Planned Unit Development for 227 S. Central Avenue for construction of a hotel development (in the revised form distributed prior to the meeting) to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6721, second reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Rezoning of Certain Property Located at 227 South Central Avenue From High Density Commercial Located in the Central Station TOD Downtown Overlay District to a Planned Unit Development District; Providing for the Change in the Zoning Map of the City of Clayton, Missouri; Approving a Planned Unit Development for the Property at 227 South Central Avenue; and Other Actions Related Thereto by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman Harris – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6586 of the City of Clayton. A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR 140 NORTH BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD

Mayor Sanger opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Owens reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent ordinance to consider approving a minor subdivision plat for the subdivision of one parcel located at 140 North Brentwood Boulevard. Mr.

City Manager Owens reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent ordinance to consider approving a minor subdivision plat for the subdivision of one parcel located at 140 North Brentwood Boulevard. Mr. Robert Slaven, Managing Partner for 140 N. Brentwood Boulevard, addressed the Board to answer any questions. In response to Alderman Boulton’s question, Mr. Slaven explained that they felt that the property was more suited for single family homes and the compared it to Central and Old Town and two of the homes will most likely be three-story with walk out terraces and rooftop decks. In response to Alderman Berkowitz’s question, Mr. Slaven stated that they will not all be built alike. Mayor Sanger closed the public hearing. Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6722, an ordinance to approve subdivision plat for 140 N. Brentwood Boulevard to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6722, first reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Subdivide Certain Property Located in the City of Clayton, Missouri by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman Winings that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6722 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.

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