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July 19, 2021 — Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD JULY 19, 2021 ZOOM MEETING
The City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board of the City of Clayton, Missouri, met on the above date at 5:30 p.m. via a ZOOM meeting. Upon roll call, the following responded:
Present: Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld David Gipson, City Manager Ira Berkowitz, Aldermanic Representative Bob Denlow Helen DiFate George Hettich Absent: Carolyn Gaidis
Also in Attendance: Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services Annisa Kumerow, Principal Planner Stephanie Karr, City Attorney
Chairman Lichtenfeld welcomed everyone to the meeting. MINUTES The minutes of July 6, 2021 were approved. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Helen Di Fate moved to elect Steve Lichtenfeld as the Chairman and Carolyn Gaidis, Vice Chairman. George Hettich seconded the motion. Unanimous approval for Steve Lichtenfeld, Chairman and Carolyn Gaidis, Vice Chairman. OLD BUSINESS 8000 FORSYTH BLVD- ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PUBLIC ART Annisa Kumerow summarized the staff report. DENNIS HOLEZER Applicant and representative of Commerce Bank was present
OLD BUSINESS 8000 FORSYTH BLVD- ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PUBLIC ART Annisa Kumerow summarized the staff report. DENNIS HOLEZER Applicant and representative of Commerce Bank was present
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ROBIN TRAFTON, Applicant, was present Steve Lichtenfeld stated his support for the proposed art. Ira Berkowitz – doesn’t like the process for approval that this art piece has gone through to date and felt that the Board of Aldermen specifically indicated that the applicant was to hire a consultant that would be a 3rd party to the developer. He feels this applicant is not qualified and nor does the process used by the developer is consistent with the spirit or wording of the PUD. In previous discussions with the Board of Aldermen and Commerce bank, both parties agreed with the process to hire a consultant. Doesn’t support the art piece. Bob Denlow – noted the estimated value of the art is $2 million. Steve Lichtenfeld – noted it’s good to follow the process but also feels like at times there may be exceptions. This is a corporate citizen with a large, extensive, and valuable art collection and if it meets all other parameters set up, we should move ahead. In favor of moving forward per staff recommendation. Stephanie Karr – stated there isn’t a legal issue here; the selection process is not written into ordinance. There is no clear requirement that the consultant has to be a 3rd party. Ira Berkowitz – differs with Stephanie’s opinion, it is in the ordinance, noted that the ordinance says “developer shall hire an art consultant to assist,” that clearly does not mean you hire an existing employee. Bob Denlow – noted art chosen is by a renowned artist, Commerce Bank has a large art collection, Robin Trafton is well qualified, and the value of the art is significant. If you look at the substance of which Commerce bank has brought to the table, overall, they’ve put together a good proposal. They have honored what the City was looking for – a significant piece of art for this project – that’s the requirement and they’ve met it. Bob Denlow made a motion to approve as submitted; George Hettich seconded the motion. Motion carries 5 in favor 1 opposed. NEW BUSINESS 6611 CLAYTON ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - RESIDENTIAL MULTI FAMILY
Annisa Kumerow summarized the staff report. Amanda Norris, Core 10 Architecture, representing the applicant, was in attendance Tyler Stephens, Core 10 Architecture, representing Period Restoration who is purchasing the building, was in attendance. Julian Hess, representing the applicant, was in attendance Annisa Kumerow summarized the staff report. Tyler Stephens gave a brief presentation and history of building and outlined the proposed project.
Julian Hess, representing the applicant, was in attendance Annisa Kumerow summarized the staff report. Tyler Stephens gave a brief presentation and history of building and outlined the proposed project.
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Bob Denlow – asked about building immediately to the east, was it ever used for commercial purposes? SL – believes office was proposed but never occurred. Julian Hess – noted at one time it was commercial. Has been empty for at least 3 years. IB – questioned the location of bike racks. Didn’t see in the original plan. Tyler Stephens – shared his screen and noted location of bike racks in rear of property, on north wall against the alley. Discussion regarding location of bike racks on drawings. IB – noted he had no problem with the CUP and parking seems to be adequate. George Hettich – no comments Hele DiFate – no comments David Gipson – no comments Public Speakers: Barb Nauert, property owner, 6607 Clayton Road spoke in favor of the plan. Hearing no further questions or comments from the Board and hearing no additional comments from the audience, Bob Denlow moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Aldermen, per staff’s recommendation; Ira Berkowitz – seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously approved by the Commission. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL- REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR MINOR REVISIONS TO THE BUILDING AND SITE LOCATED AT 6611 CLAYTON ROAD Tyler Stephens, Architect, Core 10 Architecture, representing applicant, was present Amanda Norris, Architect, Core 10 Architecture, representing the applicant, was present Annisa Kumerow summarized the staff report. Tyler Stephens gave a presentation on the project. Steve Lichtenfeld (SL) commented on the proposed removal of the box windows and questioned the interior building circulation. Also questioned the lack of windows in many of the bedrooms. Tyler Stephens responded and answered questions regarding the box windows and internal building circulation. He also noted that the lack of windows in the bedrooms were mitigated by skylight installations in those rooms to allow natural light into the bedrooms. SL noted the plans do not show skylights. George Hettich had no questions. Helen DiFate questioned if there is roof access.