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05-12-2026 BOA Minutes May 12, 2026 Page 3 of 6 campus outside of these bounds would remain governed by their existing CUPs. The proposed single CUP to govern the western side of the campus would facilitate future construction while maintaining the existing protections and buffers for surrounding property.
Cole Hoffarth, Architect, Lawrence Group, applicant on behalf of Concordia Seminary addressed the Council to answer questions.
The Council expressed questions and concerns regarding the lighting and the loss/ replacement of the trees.
Councilmember Meyland-Smith noted that she hopes that the neighborhood relationship that they currently have with Concordia stays the same way, Captain Elementary and the community at large once they beautify things in the new development.
Cole confirmed that they have had conversations about it, and the intent is not to restrict any neighbors from continuing to access the property, adding that it should be a lot better.
Motion made by Councilmember Meyland Smith to amend Section 2 (3) to read, “Outdoor athletic field lights shall be turned off by 10:00 p.m.”. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve Resolution No. 2026-11, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Concordia Seminary for 801 Seminary Place as amended. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Motion made by Councilmember Buse to amend Bill No. 7154, Section 405.3980. E. adding the following text “…or HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) resin…” and “…the requirement for HDPE-quality resin materials for furniture shall be mandatory only for permits issued after January 1, 2028.” Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed 6-Ayes to 1- Nay (Mayor McAndrew). Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7154, approving text amendments to Chapter 405, Article XXIV, Outdoor Dining Regulations as amended to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7154, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 405 of the Clayton City Code to Revise the Regulations for Outdoor Dining as amended by title only. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote. Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7154 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7154, approving text amendments to Chapter 405, Article XXIV, Outdoor Dining Regulations as amended to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7154, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 405 of the Clayton City Code to Revise the Regulations for Outdoor Dining as amended by title only.
Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7154, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 405 of the Clayton City Code to Revise the Regulations for Outdoor Dining as amended by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith, and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7013 of the City of Clayton. A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 801 SEMINARY PLACE, CONCORDIA SEMINARY
City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent resolution to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the construction of new residences and parking on the Concordia Seminary campus. This property is bounded by DeMun Avenue to the east, Big Bend Boulevard to the west, the Tuscany Park and Hi-Pointe neighborhoods to the south, and the Hillcrest neighborhood and WashU’s Fontbonne campus to the north. The CUP area focuses on the portion of campus west of Seminary Place and would replace all existing CUPs for this area. Uses on the Concordia
Shaw Park. (Res. No. 2026-12)
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to amend the Motion for the Councilmember appointments to the Boards and Commission to reflect Councilmember Yorg will replace her (Councilmember Buse) on the Special Business District Advisory. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye.