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June 1, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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5 Louis noted that the staff report depicts color renderings of the prior proposal and new proposal. He added that the proposed exterior alterations feature high-quality materials and will give a contemporary update to this traditional commercial building. The overall design is reflective of the adjacent buildings in terms of materials and colors, and with the requested alternative compliance, is consistent with Clayton Road Urban Design District standards. The proposed signage complies with the Sign Ordinance and staff recommends approval as proposed. Ms. Schindler thanked the members for allowing them to come back. She noted that they’ve now incorporated more neutral tones in the color pallet. She referred to the green awnings and white Qdoba sign. She stated that they hope it meets with the City’s approval. Ron asked if the boards are further apart on the patio than they are on the screen wall. Ms. Schindler replied “yes”; noting that they wanted the patio more open. Color and material samples were shown. Josh asked about the mortar color. Mr. Lopez indicated that the intent is to have a darker mortar color. Being no more comments or questions, Mark Winings made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the Board. AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANS - LANDSCAPING – PIERRE LACLEDE – 7701 FORSYTH BOULEVARD
The applicant was not in attendance. Craig Owens made a motion to table this item until a future meeting when the applicant is in attendance.
Jim Liberman dittoed his comments he made during the last presentation in that he doesn’t like the parking lot being along the street frontage. Sally Cohn referenced the rain garden; asking if they are willing to re-grade the bed.
4 Mr. Lopez replied “yes”.
Louis Clayton indicated that the City’s landscape architect (Laurel Harrington) is in attendance this evening.
Sally Cohn stated she liked Ms. Harrington’s recommendations.
Ms. Harrington addressed the Board by stating that the changes are relatively simple and will keep water off the sidwalks.
Jim Liberman asked about the additional curb-cut.
Mr. Lopez stated one was added along Concordia.
Being no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Chairman Lichtenfeld solicited a motion; first for the Conditional Use Permit.
Jim Liberman made a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and unanimously approved by the members.
The site plan vote was now taken. Sally Cohn made a motion to approve the site plan per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Josh Corson and received the following vote: Ayes: Craig Owens, Chairman Lichtenfeld, Mark Winings, Sally Cohn, Ron Reim & Josh Corson. Nays: Jim Liberman.
The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.
Louis Clayton noted that thisitem was first presented to the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board on April 20, 2015, and was tabled at the request of the applicant. Based on staff’s recommendations and feedback received at the meeting, the applicant has made the following revisions pertaining to Architectural Review:
tone color).
AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANS - LANDSCAPING – PIERRE LACLEDE – 7701 FORSYTH BOULEVARD
The applicant was not in attendance. Craig Owens made a motion to table this item until a future meeting when the applicant is in attendance. The motion was seconded by Mark Winings and unanimously approved by the members. Being no further business this evening, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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A small reception in honor of Jim Liberman’s more than 10 years of service to the Plan Commission/ARB was held, as he and his wife are moving out of the state. Jim was presented with a plaque for his more than decade of service to the City and he was wished well by all. His wife and the Mayor were also in attendance.
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