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April 18, 2016 — Meeting Minutes
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CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
APRIL 18, 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 Mark Winings, Aldermanic Representative Craig Owens, City Manager Ron Reim Josh Corson Sherry Eisenberg
Absent: Pepe Finn
Also in Attendance: Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director Louis Clayton, Planner Kevin O’Keefe, City Attorney
Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld asked that all cell phone ringers be turned off, that conversations take place outside the meeting room and that those who wish to speak approach the podium and to be sure the green light on the microphone is on for proper recording of this meeting.
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The minutes of the April 4, 2016 meeting were presented for approval. Sherry Eisenberg noted that she should be listed as “Present” on Page 1. The minutes were then approved, as amended, after having been previously distributed to each member.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – NEW CONSTRUCTION – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 8300 KINGSBURY BOULEVARD
Lori Fumagalli, project designer, was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes stated that due to the number of agenda items for consideration this evening, she will provide a project summary. She explained that the proposed project consists of the construction of a 4,160-square-foot (excluding the basement) single-family residence with an
Susan Istenes stated that due to the number of agenda items for consideration this evening, she will provide a project summary. She explained that the proposed project consists of the construction of a 4,160-square-foot (excluding the basement) single-family residence with an
2 attached, rear-entry, at-grade garage. The height of the proposed residence is 28 feet 1/2 inch as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The home to the west (8304 Kingsbury Boulevard) was constructed in 2005 and is 3 inches shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The home to the east (221 Topton Way) was constructed in 1952 and is 14 feet 4 inches shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). As required by the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District, to avoid tall, blocky building forms, new structures shall incorporate a transition in height and scale through one of six possible techniques. According to the applicant, the proposed design incorporates the following permitted techniques:
exceeds the height of the adjacent structure at the side yard. a. The required side yard setbacks are 6 feet and the proposed setbacks to the east are 17.5 at the north corner and 12.61 at the south corner.