MINUTES

CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board of the City of Clayton, Missouri, met upon the above date at 5:30 p.m. Upon roll call, the following responded:

Present: Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld Joanne M. Boulton, Aldermanic Representative Craig Owens, City Manager Ron Reim Josh Corson William Liebermann Scott Wilson

Absent: None

Also in Attendance: Kevin O’Keefe, City Attorney Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director

Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld welcomed everyone to the meeting. He then asked that all cell phones be turned off and that conversations take place outside the meeting room.

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The minutes and transcription of the October 17, 2016 meeting was presented for approval. The minutes were approved after having been previously forwarded to each member.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT – 8026 VENETIAN DRIVE

Victor Frankel, property owner, was in attendance at the meeting.

Director Istenes explained that this request to replace the existing concrete driveway with concrete was continued at the last meeting as a result of discussions regarding driveway materials. She noted that she is not aware of the percentage of Meramec gravel needed to get the brownish color that is desired.

Craig Owens commented that the City has the specifications.

She noted that she is not aware of the percentage of Meramec gravel needed to get the brownish color that is desired. Craig Owens commented that the City has the specifications.

2 Mr. Frankel, property owner, indicated that they have been Clayton residents for 33 years and are asking to be allowed to replace their existing concrete driveway with concrete. He stated that he likes the brown color and agrees with a previous comment that exposed aggregate can be slippery in the winter weather.

Chairman Lichtenfeld informed Mr. Frankel that City staff would forward him the concrete specifications used for City sidewalks.

Mr. Frankel thanked staff and Alderman Berger III for their assistance throughout this process.

Hearing no further questions or comments, William Lieberman made a motion to approve the driveway replacement with concrete as requested. The motion was seconded by Scott Wilson and unanimously approved by the Board.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS – 7921-7927 FORSYTH BOULEVARD

Mike Killeen, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting.

Susan Istenes explained that this review does not include any signage even though signage is depicted on the plans; signage will be addressed at a later time. The applicant proposes to create a new, off-center open-air foyer with a single entry door leading to a hallway, where the interior entry to the existing Barrister’s restaurant will be relocated. Above the foyer, a new architectural element will be introduced which is comprised of a wall covered in limestone veneer stone smooth tiles. The wall is approximately 9 feet tall and is proposed to be located above the 13 foot high vestibule ceiling. On top of the wall a new painted “DryVit” cornice and new metal parapet cap will be constructed for a total overall height of approximately 25 feet 8 inches. The limestone veneer will be carried down the two new squared columns which flank the entry door. The columns will be accented with black pearl polished granite where the columns meet the sidewalk. Two new exterior large electric lanterns in black iron finish will be located on the pillars on each side of the doorway opening. The doorway itself will be comprised of aluminum and glass with a black charcoal aluminum frame in a satin finish. Approximately 35 percent of the front façade is brick which will be accented with granite, stucco and limestone. Approximately 43 percent of the front façade will be comprised of glazing and the metal storefront windows. The entry and storefront on the west side of the structure will be reconstructed to include an accordion style or bi- fold door system approximately 23 feet in length. The glazing on the east side of the building will reconstructed with a new aluminum and glass storefront system, black charcoal in color with a satin finish. The side pillars of the building will be faced with new limestone veneer, smooth tiles buff stone in color and a new DryVit cornice will top the entire length of the building between the new architectural entrance wall. New black canvas awnings are proposed to be located above the storefront windows and the wall between the cornice and the awnings (existing masonry) will be painted in a semi-gloss caviar color which appears to be a dark grey color (color chips not provided). Director Istenes noted that the proposed exterior alterations will update the building to a

Killeen stated that they are currently out to bid. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - 6465 ELLENWOOD AVENUE – EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS/ADDITION - (TWO SEPARATE APPLICATIONS)

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Susan Bower, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting.

Susan Istenes explained that there are two scenarios; the applicant would like to obtain approval for each to give them the owner the opportunity to choose which to implement; a vote for each application is needed.

Director Istenes noted that the 27,528-square-foot property is located on the north side of Ellenwood Avenue just east of University Lane and the has a zoning designation of R-1 Large Lot Single Family Dwelling District; the property contains a 2 ½-story, 5,695-square-foot home which was constructed in 1917. The home has an attached two-car, rear loading garage. The proposed project consists of the following additions and alterations:

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