11-26-2024 BOA Minutes November 26, 2024 Page 1 of 5

THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting November 26, 2024 7:06 p.m. MINUTES

Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

In-person: Bridget McAndrew, Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, Jeff Yorg, and Mayor Michelle Harris. Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, Anna Krane, Director of Planning, and City Clerk Frazier. Mayor Harris called for a moment of silence in recognition of the passing of long-time Clayton resident Gary Krosch. Gary was an original founder of Forest Park Forever, the St. Louis Community Foundation, and the Clayton Community Foundation. He served on various boards, Economic Development Advisory Board, boards of the Contemporary Art Museum, Fontbonne University, and others, and worked for many years to just help improve the lives of indigenous people in the United States northwest, and a special friend and advisor to many. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

Mayor Harris welcomed everyone and discussed the agenda for the night, which included making a decision on the South 40 Overlay and considering suggestions for the Big Bend Overlay. A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 410 BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE, ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH 40 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT

Mayor Harris opened the Public Hearing. City Manager Gipson provided a brief summary of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Harris closed the Public Hearing.

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Add a New Article Establishing the “South 40 Overlay Zoning District”, and Other Actions Related Thereto by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6906 of the City of Clayton. A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 410 BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARTICLE, ESTABLISHING THE BIG BEND OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT

Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. Dr. Tom Eggers, President, Concordia Seminary, addressed the board, expressing his support for the South 40 overlay and the partnership with Washington University for shared youth athletic facilities. He emphasized the importance of the seminary's private property rights and the benefits of the proposed development for both the seminary and the community. Mary Campbell, Washington University, and Tom Kirk, architect, addressed the Board, to answer questions and discussed the proposed plan(s). She provided an estimate for the timeline for the development of a site plan at 2 to 3 years. Questions were raised about the potential for Wash U's athletics department to upgrade their plans for the multi-purpose facility or field house, the possibility of designing the facility partly underground to minimize impact in the neighborhood(s); and the need to understand the height requirements; and the possibility of overlapping the fields with Concordia.

She provided an estimate for the timeline for the development of a site plan at 2 to 3 years. Questions were raised about the potential for Wash U's athletics department to upgrade their plans for the multi-purpose facility or field house, the possibility of designing the facility partly underground to minimize impact in the neighborhood(s); and the need to understand the height requirements; and the possibility of overlapping the fields with Concordia. Suggestion for the removal of allowable uses for commencement performances and campus programs, which are not athletic in nature was discussed. The Board stressed the importance to understand the actual (concrete numbers) needs/usage, of the athletic department to determine the appropriate size and number of venues. Concerns were raised about the uncertainty of the community's comfort with the proposed changes, particularly regarding traffic and density issues. The Board emphasized the importance of maintaining a commitment to being a good neighbor and part of the community also expressing a need for further analysis of the use of the Fontbonne campus. The following residents expressed concerns about the proposed sports complex and overlay. Key issues raised included noise levels, traffic - with some residents advocating for vehicular access to be restricted from Big Bend, and the potential impact on property values. Some residents suggested that the overlay should be more restrictive, with lower decibel limits for amplified noise and limitations on when it can be used. The residents also expressed frustration with the lack of transparency and the evolving nature of the proposal.