than two feet into the required side yard setback.

Landscape Architect once the leaves flush out. If the tree is determined to be in fair or good condition, the applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan and payment into the City’s Forestry Fund at a rate of $120 per caliper inch of deficiency if applicable.

Ms. Strutman introduced Mr. Henke and Mr. Volz to the members. She presented the site plan, noting that this is a spacious home on a large lot.

The proposed landscape plan was presented.

Mr. Volz presented a color rendering of the current run-off conditions and the proposed run-off conditions.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the pool is gone.

Susan Istenes explained that the height of the proposed residence is 29 feet 8 ¾ inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The two-story home to the south (637 West Polo Drive) was constructed in 1930 and is +/- 4 feet 8 inches

Notice of this request was sent to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property.

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shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The two- story home to the north (619 West Polo Drive) was constructed in 1927 and is +/- 10 feet shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The distance between these two homes is 115 feet. The primary building material for the proposed home is mixed red brick, cast stone window trim, and fiber cement stucco panels. The roof is clad in slate grey architectural shingles and tan casement windows are proposed. The existing asphalt driveway will be replaced with an exposed aggregate driveway which will lead to an attached side entry garage with two tan carriage style doors. A +/- 2.5-foot stacked-stone retaining wall is proposed along the north side of the driveway. 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 Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the design and materials are compatible in terms of mass, height, and design with existing nearby homes and recommends approval. The applicant has not submitted approval from the subdivision trustees.

Ms. Strutman presented a color rendering to the members.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked about the trustee approval.

Mr. Henke stated that he dropped off the plans to the trustees last week and is waiting to hear back; one of them is out of town.

Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that he recommends the motion include a condition that trustee approval be submitted before a building permit is issued.

Pepe Finn asked if there is a 2-car garage next to the a 3rd, 1-car garage.

Ms. Strutman replied “yes”. She stated that it is a traditional brick home.

Samples of the brick, roofing material, cast stone and stucco were presented.

Ron Reim asked if stucco is being predominately used on the dormers.

Ms. Strutman replied “yes”.

Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that he appreciates the windows on the sides of the home.

Ms. Strutman presented elevation drawings.

Chairman Lichtenfeld noted that the property is visible from Polo and South Central.

Ms. Strutman agreed.

Ms. Strutman agreed.

Notice of this request was sent to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property.

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Mr. Kissell asked if Ms. Strutman also designed the house at 511 Polo, noting the shingles were upgraded on that home and would like the upgraded shingle on this home as well, so they look more like slate. He stated that several rooflines are found more on homes in west county; not Clayton. He stated that simple rooflines are better for Clayton; although this home is not too bad. He stated that he likes the redder brick. He then voiced his concern over the lack of enforcement with regard to construction fences and silt fences. He asked the developer the time frame for this project.

Mr. Henke indicated the project should be completed in 10 to 11 months.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Mark Winings made a motion to approve with the condition that an upgraded roofing material be used and that Trustee approval be submitted before the building permit is issued. The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the Board.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – ADDITION AND SIGNAGE – 101 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD (CAPITAL GRILLE [NEW RESTAURANT])

Jack DeGagne, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance was Sean Smith, sign contractor.

Ron Reim recused himself, due to a conflict of interest. He left the member table and sat at the back of the room. He did not participate in any discussion or vote with regard to this project.

Susan Istenes explained that the subject property is located at the southwest corner of Carondelet Avenue and South Hanley Road and has a zoning designation of High Density Commercial District (HDC). The lot measures 75,999 square feet (1.74 acres) and is improved with a high-rise mixed use office building and parking structure that were constructed in 1985. The surrounding properties are zoned HDC and Special Development District, and primarily contain office buildings. Until recently, the ground floor tenant space facing Carondelet Avenue was occupied by a restaurant (J. Buck’s). A new restaurant tenant now proposes to occupy the space. In addition to an interior remodel of the tenant space, the applicant proposes to demolish the existing one-story, non-conforming circular addition on the north side of the building and construct a 2,652-square-foot, one-story addition in the same general location. On March 3, the Board of Adjustment approved the following variances for the project:

• An 8.4-foot variance from the required front yard setback of 10 feet (Section 405.3200.1); and • A variance from the maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 3 to allow a FAR of 4.76 (Section 405.3190).