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September 27, 2022 — Meeting Minutes
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting September 27, 2022 7:10 p.m.
Minutes
The meeting was open to individuals to attend in-person and/or virtually via Zoom.
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
In-person: Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Mayor Harris, and City Attorney O’Keefe
Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Clerk Frazier, and Anna Krane, Director of Planning and Development
Virtually: Aldermen Berkowitz
Absent: Alderman Rich Lintz
Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to approve the September 13, 2022, minutes. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.
Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote.
PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
Mayor Harris announced that there was a change in the agenda and at the request of the Clayton Equity Commission (CEC) the motion for the CEC recommendation will not be heard during tonight’s meeting.
A MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING A REINSTATEMENT OF A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SEEDZ CAFE LOCATED AT 6344 S. ROSEBURY AVENUE
City Manager Gipson reported that Seedz Café is requesting reinstatement of their liquor license to sell all kinds of intoxicating liquor at retail by the drink, including Sundays, at 6344 S. Rosebury Avenue.
Liquor license renewals for license year 2022-2023 were due on July 31, 2022. The renewal application for Seedz Café was submitted on August 17, 2022
Monty Groelner, owner, and partner Carol were in attendance to answer questions.
Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the reinstatement of a liquor license for Seedz Café located at 6344 S. Rosebury Avenue. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
Rosebury Avenue. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
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The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A SUBDIVISION PLAT (LOT CONSOLIDATION) 128-132 NORTH BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent ordinance to consider approving a subdivision plat for the consolidation of Lot 3 and Lot 4 of the Old Town West Subdivision of the City of Clayton to create one (1) lot. All lots have a zoning designation of R-4 Low Density Multiple-Family Dwelling District.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6913, an ordinance to approve a lot consolidation and plat for 128-132 N. Brentwood Boulevard to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6913, first reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Consolidate Certain Property Located on North Brentwood Boulevard in the City of Clayton, Missouri 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. 6913 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6913, an ordinance to approve a lot consolidation and plat for 128-132 N. Brentwood Boulevard to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6913, second reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Consolidate Certain Property Located on North Brentwood Boulevard in the City of Clayton, Missouri 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; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6770 of the City of Clayton.
PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER AMENDING A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED 8125 FORSYTH BOULEVARD TO MODIFY THE STREETSCAPE AND PLANTING PLAN
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6770 of the City of Clayton. PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER AMENDING A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SUBDISTRICT PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED 8125 FORSYTH BOULEVARD TO MODIFY THE STREETSCAPE AND PLANTING PLAN
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
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City Manager Gipson reported that the 0.52-acre site is located on the north side of Forsyth Boulevard between Brentwood Boulevard and Maryland Avenue and has a zoning designation of Special Development District (SDD). On October 13, 2020, the Board of Aldermen approved the Subdistrict Development Plan for the subject property to allow for the hotel development currently under construction.
This is a request to amend the final development plan to revise the streetscape plan. The approved plan calls for nine trees to be planted as part of the City Standard Streetscape. The applicant is proposing to plant five street trees.
Section 405.1320 outlines the process for adjustments to an approved Special Development District or Subdistrict Development Plan. The proposed amendment is considered a major amendment to the streetscape plan and therefore requires a public hearing and review by the Board of Aldermen.
Matt Malik, Director of Public Works and Anna Krane were present to answer questions.
David Robert, CEO, Midas Hospitality, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Discussion was had to possibly consider the installation of flower baskets as additional greenery on the light posts as part of the replacement of the trees, therefore adding it as a condition of the ordinance. Mr. Robert stated that they were fine with that suggestion.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6914, an ordinance to approve an amendment to the Special Development District Subdistrict Plan for 8126 Forsyth Boulevard and repealing Ord. No. 6667 and any other conflicting ordinances to be read for the first time. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6914, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amended Subdistrict Development Plan for Subdistrict/Phase 5 of The Forsyth Center Special Development District, Repealing Conflicting Ordinances, and Other Actions Related Thereto by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2022 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET – 2nd READING
City Manager Gipson reported that as part of the property tax levy process, the Board held a public hearing to seek public input on the proposed tax rates at the September 13, 2022, meeting.
Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, was present to answer questions.
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6911, an ordinance to approve the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2022 (FY2023) to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.