CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2018 1730 (05:30 PM)

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld at 1728 (05:28 PM).

ROLL CALL

Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld, City Manager Craig Owens, Aldermanic Representative Richard Lintz, Rom Reim, Brian Maguire, Carolyn Gaidis, answered roll call.

Absent: William Lieberman arrived at 1735

At 1808, Carolyn Gaidis and Ron Reim recused themselves from the Centene Project matters

At 1810, Craig Owens left

At 1840, Craig Owens returned

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

Stephanie Karr, Acting City Attorney Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director Anna Krane, Planner

CHAIRMAN REQUESTS

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked that all cell phones be turned off and that conversations take place outside the meeting room.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 2018 and September 17, 2018 were presented for approval.

RON REIM (RR) - MOTION TO APPROVE

BRIAN MAGUIRE (BM) - MOTION SECONDED

Stormwater drainage shall be connected to a storm sewer whenever one is available as determined by the City. Disposal of storm or natural waters both on and off the

3 site shall be provided in such a manner as not to have a detrimental effect on the property of others or the public right-of-way.

Impervious Coverage >> The existing total lot impervious coverage on site is 53 percent. The new plans increase the total lot impervious coverage to 54.9 percent, which is below the maximum allowed impervious coverage of 55 percent. The proposed front yard impervious coverage is 30.5 percent, which is below the maximum allowed front yard coverage of 45 percent.

Stormwater Runoff >> The existing stormwater runoff, according to the MSD 15 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.50 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.50 CFS, which represents no change. Downspouts will be piped to the drywell in the northwest corner of the lot. A pop-up emitter in the front yard will be connected to the drywell system for overflow. The stormwater management plan has been reviewed and deemed acceptable.

LANDSCAPING

5) The applicant is required to submit a separate landscape plan showing existing trees, trees to be removed and trees to be replaced by caliper, species and condition. Such plans must reflect City of Clayton preservation standards. >> It is the opinion of the City’s contracted landscape architect that the landscape plan provides an attractive planting design of trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcover. The plan provides a surplus of 234 square feet of canopy coverage. The proposed plans exceed the native tree requirement at 33.3 percent proposed. The City’s landscape architect has requested a more detailed plan for canopy protection and pruning, root pruning and other methods for protection of the existing tree in the southeast corner due to location of utility lines and construction. The plan shall be provided and reviewed prior to the issuing of a building permit.

DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS

6) The site plan must state that all driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters are to be installed in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Public Works Department. >> The site plan states that all driveways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters are to be installed in accordance with the standards prescribed by the Public Works Department.

UTILITIES

7) Provision of hookups to public utilities connections shall be installed in accordance with the standards of the Public Works Department. All connections shall be shown on the site plan.

UTILITIES

7) Provision of hookups to public utilities connections shall be installed in accordance with the standards of the Public Works Department. All connections shall be shown on the site plan.

4 >> All connections to public utilities are shown on the plans to be installed in accordance with the standards of the Public Works Department.

LIGHTING

8) All developments shall provide adequate lighting to assure safety and security. Lighting installations shall not have an adverse impact on traffic safety or on the surrounding area. Light sources shall be shielded and there shall be no spillover onto adjacent properties >> Exterior lighting is proposed at all doors and the garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or less.

PLAN COMMISSION CONSIDERATION

In considering and acting upon site plans, landscape plans and other applicable plans, the Plan Commission shall take the following objectives into consideration:

1) Creation of a desirable environment. 2) Promotion of a creative approach to the use of land and related physical facilities resulting in better design and development, including aesthetic amenities. 3) Combination and coordination of architectural styles, building forms and building relationships. 4) Preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as natural topography, vegetation and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion. 5) Preservation of buildings which are architecturally or historically significant or contribute to the character of the City. 6) Use of design, landscape or architectural features to create a pleasing environment. 7) Inclusion of special features. 8) Elimination of deteriorated structures or incompatible uses through redevelopment or rehabilitation.

In conclusion, staff is of the opinion that the proposed home is compatible with surrounding homes in the neighborhood. Stormwater will be adequately managed on site and the landscape plan provides for an attractive design with a variety of trees, shrubs and perennials that are suitable for the area. The project meets the setback and height requirements of the R-3 Zoning District. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1) TO ENSURE THE FUTURE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE DRY WELL, THE APPLICANT SHALL RECORD THE APPROVED SITE PLAN WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, AND SUBMIT PROOF OF RECORDING TO THE CITY PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT.