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March 4, 2019 — Meeting Minutes
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 2019 were presented for approval. RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE
RICHARD LINTZ – MOTION TO SECOND
MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD
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OLD BUSINESS
221 TOPTON WAY – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – ALTERATION/EXTERIOR RENOVATION
Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “This request was originally on the February 19, 2019, meeting agenda, but was continued at the request of the owners who were unable to attend the meeting.
The 7,528 square foot site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection between Topton Way and Kingsbury Boulevard. The property has a zoning designation of R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and is located in the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. The proposed project consists of the construction of a 4 foot tall metal fence in the northern corner of the front yard to enclose the patio area.
Section 405.1900 of the Zoning Regulations requires that all fences located in the front yard in single-family zoning districts be approved by the Architectural Review Board prior to installation.
“Front yard masonry garden walls, planting boxes, retaining walls, plantings or ornamental or decorative fences may be erected as part of new construction, up to four (4) feet above the grade level in the front yard, provided such structure is an integral part of the architectural feature of the principal structure, is in compliance with sight distance standards and is approved by the Architectural Review Board.”
The applicant is proposing to install the fence between the existing shrubs and the street. The applicant has stated an intent to then expand the planting bed and install new shrubs between the fence and the street. The proposed design and materials of the fence are consistent with the Architectural Review Board’s preference for ornamental or decorative fencing in front yards. The subject lot has a unique shape resulting in the side yard functioning as a rear yard. The proposed fence will extend toward Kingsbury Boulevard further than the adjacent building faces. Staff is of the opinion that the existing bushes on the inside of the fence along with additional shrubs on the outside of the fence will create a visual buffer that is consistent with neighborhood character.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS TO BE REVIEWED UNDER THE BUILDING PERMIT SUBMISSION:
CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 04, 2019 1730 (05:30 PM)
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld at 1730 (05:30 PM).
ROLL CALL
Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld, City Manager Craig Owens, Aldermanic Representative Richard Lintz, William Liebermann, Brian Maguire, answered roll call.
Absent: Carolyn Gaidis
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.
Chairman Lichtenfeld also asks that anyone who speaks please spell out their last name.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 2019 were presented for approval.
RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE
RICHARD LINTZ – MOTION TO SECOND
MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD
BETWEEN THE FENCE AND THE STREET.”
TIM INTAGLIATA (TI) – APPLICANT/OWNER
TI – Addresses Board to answer questions and notes that he agrees to the condition of expanding the landscape bed to include a row of evergreen plantings between the fence and street. It is going to enclose the existing mulch bed and extend the pavement 3-4 feet but doesn’t have the measurements in front of him.
CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – WE HAVE A STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
BRIAN MAGUIRE – SECOND
BOARD – UNANIMOUS YAY
It is going to enclose the existing mulch bed and extend the pavement 3-4 feet but doesn’t have the measurements in front of him. CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – WE HAVE A STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
BRIAN MAGUIRE – SECOND
BOARD – UNANIMOUS YAY
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NEW BUSINESS
8100 FORSYTH BOULEVARD – CONCEPTUAL REVIEW – NEW COMMERCIAL
Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “The approximately 28,065 square foot site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection between Forsyth Boulevard and Parkside Drive. The property has a zoning designation of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. The site currently contains a small bank building, drive- through ATM, drive-up teller stations and surface parking. Adjacent land uses include multi-family residential to the south and west, Shaw Park to the southeast and office to the north.
The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing building and drive-through and the construction of a 3,950 square foot bank building with 19 parking spaces. The proposed building will be constructed of stucco, wood siding and stone. A full access curb cut is proposed at the north corner of the property along Forsyth Boulevard. An exit only curb cut is proposed at the south corner of the property along Parkside Drive.
The proposed development would not require a re-zoning and would go before the Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board for site plan and design review. The C-1 Zoning District does not allow drive-throughs for financial institutions and therefore, the existing bank drive-through and teller machines are non-conforming. Once removed, a new drive-through cannot be constructed on the property without approval of a use variance from the Board of Adjustment. The proposed building includes an ATM vestibule and not a drive-through.
The property is located in the Park View District as identified in the Downtown Clayton Master Plan. The vision of the Park View District is to create a “neighborhood along the park that takes advantage of the valuable views of Shaw Park and transforms the urban edge of the park into an active street life environment with sports, cultural and entertainment venues.”
STAFF CONSIDERATIONS:
A project of this scale requires a thorough staff review prior to a public meeting. The project will be reviewed and is subject to comments by the Planning, Public Works, and Fire Departments, and also the City’s contracted consultants for landscaping, stormwater management, traffic and parking. Staff recommends that the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board consider the proposal and provide input. This is conceptual review only and therefore any comments made in this report or at the meeting, either by the applicant, staff, or the Board/Commission members, are not binding. Staff offers the following comments based on the conceptual plans presented.