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December 13, 2016 — Meeting Minutes
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Mr. Feder stated that he believes that the plan that was submitted indicates that on the Linden Avenue side (front yard) there are five spaces. Susan Istenes explained that the front yard boundary is identified on the site plan that was approved and her recommendation is to word the resolution as follows; “per the approved site plan…” The five spaces were specified as an approximation of the number of spaces. Alderman Boulton added that the Plan Commission/ARB did approve the actual site plan that showed the parking and a lot of landscaping. She added that the Commission was all quite struck by how nice this building will become after all of the proposed changes and it will certainly be an enhancement. In response to Alderman Garnholz question, Susan Istenes recommended that Section 2 (3) is worded as follows: “The parking spaces located in the front yard per the approved site plan.”
Alderman Berger expressed that he is favorable of the plans proposed. In response to Mayor Sanger’s question regarding the history of a Synagogue located within Clayton, Rabbi Noah Arno provided a brief background stating that there has not been a Synagogue located in within Clayton since the 1950s. Mayor Sanger closed the public hearing. Alderman Garnholz moved to amend Resolution No. 16-22, to read as follows: Section 2 (3) The parking spaces located in the front yard per the approved site plan. Alderman Boulton seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
The 1.45 acre site has a zoning designation of R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and is currently developed with a 32,311 square foot church building (The Journey Church). The applicant proposes to operate an eight classroom, 3,300 square foot early childhood center for infants through pre-Kindergarten for up to 88 children. Proposed hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Because there are no scheduled classes, pick up and drop off will be staggered. Outdoor activities for children will take place in the front of the building on a designated lawn area. The building itself and the distance of the lawn area from the neighboring residential uses will provide a significant buffer between the outdoor areas the residential uses to the north and west.
12-13-16 BOA Minutes December 13, 2016 Page 2 of 12 The applicant plans to redevelop the site and create a 34 space parking lot; 5 spaces (or approximately 475 square feet) will be located forward of the front setback line along Linden Avenue. The site has adequate parking for the child care use. The Plan Commission considered the request for the Conditional Use Permit at its November 7, 2016, meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Board of Aldermen. Staff recommendation is to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Kol Rinah to allow five parking spaces to be located in the front yard area along Linden Avenue and to allow the operation of an approximately 3,300 square foot child care center on the first floor of the building, pursuant to the stipulations and conditions listed in the attached resolution. Gary Feder, Attorney, Husch Blackwell, addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant. Alderman Garnholz asked for clarification on the five (5) parking spaces as referenced in the resolution, Section 2, (3) Approximately 1/5 (5 spaces) of the 34 space surface parking lot may be located in the front yard area fronting Linden Avenue. Mr. Feder stated that he believes that the plan that was submitted indicates that on the Linden Avenue side (front yard) there are five spaces.
Alderman Boulton seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Garnholz moved to approve Resolution No. 16-22 as amended, approving a Conditional Use Permit for Kol Rinah located at 7701 Maryland Avenue. Alderman Boulton seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF
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City Manager Owens reported that several members of the Fire Department were recognized by the Greater St. Louis Area Fire Chiefs Association for acts of bravery performed during the last year. The first incident occurred on March 4, 2016 involving the rescue of a trapped occupant from a residential fire at 7536 Flora, Maplewood, Missouri. Fire Chief Mark Thorp is being awarded a Class VI Award for Bravery Unit Citation and a letter of commendation for his quick and professional actions at this incident. The incident involved a suicidal subject who had set the house on fire and potentially had small children still in the home. The second incident occurred on June 15, 2016 involving the battling of a house fire with limited resources at 1134 Watts, University City, Missouri. Unit 3212-C composed of Fire Captain Brian Neukirch, Firefighter/Paramedic Nicholas Davis, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Lipscomb are being awarded a Class VI Bravery Award Unit Citation and individual letters of commendation for their actions in assisting University City with this residential house fire with persons and five pets trapped. In addition to fighting the fire the crew successfully resuscitated two family dogs who had succumbed to smoke from the fire.