Approximately 25 people attended the two workshops. On March 1 the draft regulations and workshop presentation were uploaded to the project webpage, along with a link to an online survey. As of April 11, 23 people had completed the survey and provided feedback. The regulations have been tested by the City’s contracted landscape architect using eight case studies of recently approved/reviewed projects located in different zoning districts and contexts. The role of the case studies is to test the canopy coverage method against the caliper replacement method, and to refine the requirements and methodology. If the regulations are adopted, staff anticipates the following impacts:

• An increase in the number of mature trees being preserved; • An increase in the number of native and canopy trees planted, and more diversity in tree species; • A decrease in the number of new trees planted since a one to one replacement is no longer required for residential projects; • A decrease in the amount of payments to the City’s Forestry Fund; • More flexibility for unique circumstances; and, • The cost to the applicants will not change as it relates to landscape review fees.

06-14-16 BOA Minutes June 14, 2016 Page 4 of 12 Staff is of the opinion that the proposed regulations are in the best interests of the citizenry as a whole and represent a fair balance between the encouragement of tree preservation, planting and landscaping, and the potential impact to the community. Staff is of the opinion that the adoption of the proposed regulations is a proactive step that the City can take to establish minimum landscape standards; provide standards for the protection, preservation and replacement of trees; to reduce tree loss and damage during construction; to promote tree species diversity; and, to maintain adequate tree canopy coverage citywide. The Plan Commission considered this request at its April 18, 2016 meeting and voted 6-0 to recommend approval as submitted. Recommendation is to approve the proposed regulations and text amendments as submitted

Mayor Sanger noted that this process has been going on for a very long time. He stated that the staff has spent many hours working on this project and includes public input. He added that this will help maintain the City’s status as a Tree City USA. In response to Alderman Garnholz’s question regarding wording in the ordinance on single-family homes (i.e. what “triggers” a site plan review, etc.) Louis Clayton stated that in the proposed regulations this is cross- referenced under Section 405.4040: Applicability. Mayor Sanger closed the public hearing. Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6560, an ordinance to approve the Tree and Landscape Regulations read for the first time by title only. Alderman Winings seconded.

Alderman Winings seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6560, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 405 (Zoning Regulations) of the Clayton City Code By Adding a New Article XXX: Trees and Landscaping Regulations, and Amending and/or Repealing Various Sections of Chapters 405, 410 (Overlay & Urban Design Districts) and 415 (Subdivision Regulations) to Update Cross References to Such Regulations, and Other Actions Related Thereto for the second time by title only. Alderman Garnholz – Aye; Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Berger – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye. The bill was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6430 of the City of Clayton. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT SUBDISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED 8125 FORSYTH BOULEVARD

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Mayor Sanger opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Owens reported that the 0.52-acre site is located on the north side of Forsyth Boulevard between Brentwood Boulevard and Maryland Avenue. The property is improved with a two story commercial building that was constructed in 1947 and is currently vacant. Existing private alleys provide access to the site from Maryland Avenue, Forsyth Boulevard and Brentwood Boulevard. In 1982, the subject property and the other properties in the block bounded by Brentwood Boulevard, Maryland Avenue and Forsyth Boulevard were rezoned to a Special Development District (SDD), a distinct zoning classification for large-scale development which involves a multi-phased, multi-year timeframe. An SDD is governed by a Special Development Plan and Subdistrict Plans, each of which require approval by the Board of Aldermen. The Special Development Plan provides the general development standards for the proposed development and the Subdistrict Development Plan provides detailed information related to each individual phase of the development. Since approval of the SDD zoning in 1982, four office buildings and a shared parking structure have been constructed. Two parcels, including the subject property, have not yet been redeveloped. The project consists of the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a 238,097-square-foot, 14- story office building including 1,655 square feet of ground floor space for a financial institution and a 3,737 square- foot retail/restaurant tenant. The proposed building will be constructed primarily of architectural precast panels with brick veneer, glass, and metal accents.