He stated that a 1-2 foot tall wall will separate the driveways. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the new driveway will be lower than the adjacent driveway.

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Mr. Volz replied “slightly”. He then showed the members the location of the pop-up bubblers .

Being no further questions or comments, and after verbal notification that the street tree is to remain, Ron Reim made a motion to approve per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and unanimously approved by the members.

The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.

Susan Istenes explained that properties located west of Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton Gardens have traditionally been developed with one-story ranch homes with a strong horizontal orientation. The basic massing of the proposed home is articulated on all sides with windows, doors, accent material, and variations in roof forms. The home to the south (201 Brighton Way) was constructed in 1947 and is +/- 11 feet shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The home to the north (209 Brighton Way) was constructed in 1960 and is +/- 8 feet shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). As required by Section 410.385 of the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District, to avoid tall, blocky building forms, new structures shall incorporate a transition in height and scale through one of six possible techniques. For this project, the following permitted techniques are used:

exceeds the height of the adjacent structure at the side yard. The required side yard setbacks are 7.09 feet and the proposed setback is 13.55 feet on the north side.

The primary building material for the proposed home is red brick with taupe James Hardie siding. The proposed roof is clad in architectural shingles, weathered wood in color. White double hung windows are proposed. A 10-foot wide exposed aggregate driveway is proposed on the north side of the home that leads to a rear-entry, at-grade attached garage with two white paneled garage doors. A maximum 1.5-foot tall stacked stone retaining wall is proposed along the north side of the driveway and adjacent to the rear deck. No permanent fences are proposed. Susan stated that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District, the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District, and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the design is compatible in terms of mass, height, and design with existing nearby homes and that staff recommends approval as submitted.

Mr. Stevens presented a color rendering and samples of the roof, brick, and cement board. He explained that this is a 2-story, 2,676 square foot 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence that is primarily brick with some Hardie Board siding.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that it does respect the lower houses.

Also in attendance were David Volz, project civil engineer, and Scott, Blair and Mark Mehlman, developers. Susan Istenes explained that this is a request for review of the site plan associated with the proposed construction of a 3,885-square-foot (excluding the basement) single-family residence

5 with an attached, rear-entry, at-grade garage. The height of the proposed residence is 29 feet 6.9 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The plans show the HVAC units located at the northwest corner of the rear yard and screened by a 4-foot tall wood frame lattice fence. Trash will be stored in a 42-square-foot trash enclosure located at the end of the driveway. The trash enclosure will be screened by a wood fence and gate. The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District limits impervious coverage to 40 percent of the total lot area and allows an increase in impervious coverage based on the garage placement. For this project, the allowable impervious coverage may be increased to 55 percent for the inclusion of an attached, at-grade, rear- loading garage. The existing impervious coverage on site is 39.3 percent. The new plans increase the impervious coverage to 48.6 percent, which is below the maximum allowable impervious coverage of 55 percent. The existing storm water runoff, according to the MSD 15 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.4 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.42 CFS, which represents an increase in 0.02 CFS. To mitigate the increase in storm water runoff, downspouts on the rear of the home will be piped to a dry well in the rear yard. All other downspouts will be piped to a pop- up bubbler in the front yard. The Public Works Department finds the storm water plan acceptable. The proposed landscape design features a variety of understory trees, ornamental shrubs and perennials that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. One tree totaling 15 caliper inches will be removed and requires onsite replacement. The landscape plan proposes 32 caliper inches of new deciduous and broadleaf evergreen trees on site. The City’s contracted landscape architect is of the opinion that the proposed trees are suitable for the site. An existing tree on the adjacent property to the east will be impacted during construction. To avoid potential damage to the tree, it is recommended that the landscape plan be revised to show tree protection fencing on all sides of the tree. Exterior lighting is proposed at all exterior doors and at the garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or less. Susan stated that the height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. Storm water will be adequately managed on site, and the landscape plan features a variety of understory trees, ornamental shrubs and perennials that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval and recommends approval with the following conditions, to be approved by staff prior to the issuance of a building permit:

record the approved site plan with St. Louis County and submit proof of recording to the City.