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March 5, 2018 — Meeting Minutes
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Dr. Fraser stated that he assumed they could provide grooming services; as they currently do.
9 Joanne Boulton indicated that she’s just trying to understand their operation.
Ron Reim commented that he understands that the basis is veterinary care and the rest of the operations are ancillary uses.
Dr. Fraser agreed. He asked about the time frame for the applicant process.
Dr. Fraser was informed that his application is scheduled for the March 13th Board of Aldermen meeting.
Hearing no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Aldermen with staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Brian Maguire and unanimously approved by the members.
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Ron Reim asked staff about the Plans Examiner position.
Director Istenes indicated that the application deadline was this past Friday and she will soon be reviewing the applications. She informed the members that the Building Official position has been filled and interviews for the Administrative Assistant are underway.
Planner Krane informed the members that a conceptual proposal for the Clayton/Hanley Road site has been submitted and she will post it to the web tomorrow; it will be presented at the March 19th meeting.
Director Istenes informed the members that she won’t be in attendance at the March 19th meeting.
It was decided that due to the short agenda for the 19th meeting, two Articles from the Land Use Code would be put on the agenda and discussed at that meeting.
Having no further business before the Commission this evening, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. _______________________________ Recording Secretary
Ron Reim then made a motion to recommend approval of the text amendments to the Board of Aldermen with the addition of the words “small/ companion” to the definition. The motion was seconded by Scott Wilson and unanimously approved by the members.
8 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – VETERINARY CLINIC – 132 & 136 NORTH MERAMEC AVENUE
Dr. Dan Fraser was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that the Animal Clinic of Clayton currently operates at 136 North Meramec Avenue and has since 1948, prior to the requirement of a Conditional Use Permit. The existing clinic is considered a legal non-conforming use. The clinic would like to expand into the adjacent building at 132 North Meramec Avenue, which would nullify the legal non-conforming status and require the clinic to come into conformance. The expansion of the existing clinic is contingent on the approval of a code amendment to add veterinary hospitals/clinics as allowed uses with a Conditional Use Permit in commercial zoning districts. The existing clinic operates with 1,200 square feet of space in the current building. The applicant intends to continue operating the existing space, while expanding into the adjacent building. The new building will provide an additional 2,266 square feet of clinic space and 978 square feet of general office space. The proposed clinic will use a total of 4,444 square feet. The applicant is proposing 17 onsite parking spaces located at the rear of the two properties. The proposed hours of operation are 9:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 6:00pm on Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and 9:00am to 1:00pm on Sunday. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed expansion of the veterinary clinic meets the requirements contained in the regulations governing conditional uses, is compatible with the surrounding area and will not be disruptive to the surrounding properties and therefore, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Aldermen with the following conditions:
the Board of Aldermen to add veterinary clinics as allowed with a Conditional Use Permit in commercial districts.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked Dr. Fraser if he had anything to add.
Dr. Fraser replied “no”.
Chairman Lichtenfeld asked how he was going to operate in two buildings.
Dr. Fraser indicated that the new larger building will primarily serve as the vet practice and the smaller building can be used for grooming and a sales boutique.
Joanne Boulton asked about the grooming aspect of the business.
Dr. Fraser stated that he assumed they could provide grooming services; as they currently do.