Markus stated that the new pole is about 4 feet taller than the existing pole and that the telecommunications equipment encompasses less than 2 square feet. A photograph of the existing pole and a photo simulation of the proposed pole with equipment was shown.

4 Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that he had never noticed this pole before.

Craig Owens asked if the replacement pole will also be wood.

Mr. Markus replied “yes”.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by William Liebermann and unanimously approved by the Board.

SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – NEW CONSTRUCTION – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 121 N BRENTWOOD BLVD

Paul Doerner, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance was Douglas Leipziger, civil engineer for the project.

Susan Istenes explained that since beginning the new house review process, the subject property has been given a new address of 8106 Westmoreland Avenue, according to St. Louis County records. The proposed project consists of the construction of a 6,166 square foot single-family residence with a 1,174 square foot attached, rear-entry garage. The height of the proposed residence is 26 feet 10 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The plans show the HVAC units located along the west side of the house with screening provided by a solid wood fence. Trash will be stored in a 60 square foot trash enclosure located at the south end of the driveway. The trash enclosure will be screened by a wood fence and brick wall. The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District limits impervious coverage to 40 percent of the total lot area and allows an increase in impervious coverage based on the garage placement. For this project, the allowable impervious coverage may be increased to 55 percent for the inclusion of an attached, at-grade, rear-loading garage. The existing impervious coverage on site is 25.23 percent. The new plans increase the total lot impervious coverage to 47.51 percent. Proposed front yard impervious coverage is 24.92 percent. The existing storm water runoff, according to the MSD 20 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.76 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.942 CFS, which represents a 0.182 CFS increase. Downspouts will be piped to a drywell located at the northeast corner of the property or a drywell located in middle of the lawn courtyard area. The proposed landscape design features appropriate front façade planting and screening. There are 12 existing street trees and no existing trees on the subject property. The landscape plan proposes 7,500 square feet of canopy coverage on site (600 square feet surplus) and meets the native tree requirement with 40.9 percent native trees. The existing street trees along North Brentwood Boulevard will be impacted by the proposed project. A detailed tree protection plan outlines the procedure for protecting the trees during phases of construction. There are some outstanding landscape review comments that need to be addressed prior to issuing of a construction permit. Exterior lighting is proposed at all exterior doors and at the garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or less. Director Istenes continued by stating that the height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. Storm water will be adequately managed

Director Istenes continued by stating that the height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. Storm water will be adequately managed

5 on site, and the landscape plan features a variety of understory trees, ornamental shrubs and perennials that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval and recommends approval of the site plan with the following conditions, to be approved by staff prior to the issuance of a building permit:

the approved site plan with St. Louis County, and submit proof of recording to the City prior to issuance of the building permit.

A color rendering of the proposed house was presented.

Mr. Leipziger indicated that they are adding drywells; before a good portion of the yard drained toward the west, so inlets are being added to reduce that drainage by approximately 95%.

A brief discussion regarding the drainage ensued.

Ron Reim asked the applicant if they would comply with staff recommendations.

Mr. Doerner replied “yes”.

Carolyn Gaidis voiced concern regarding the trees along the south and their protection and distance from the nearby wall.

Mr. Dorner assured that it will be dealt with properly.

Mr. Leipziger indicated that he believes the City’s landscape architect and the project landscape architect met on-site.

Chairman Lichtenfeld mentioned tree branches hanging over the wall and asked Carolyn if those tree roots could be negatively impacted.

Carolyn Gaidis stated that digging/regrading could impact those tree roots and that it would be a shame to kill those trees. She stated she did not know of a solution other than limiting that wall. She asked if the wall will be hard pruned or rough cut.

Anna Krane indicated that it will be hand cut.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that the plans show coverage below 50%, even though it appears to be more. He asked the applicant if they will comply with staff recommendations.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that the plans show coverage below 50%, even though it appears to be more. He asked the applicant if they will comply with staff recommendations.

6 Mr. Leipziger replied “yes”.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Ron Reim made a motion to approve the site plan per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Brian Maguire and unanimously approved by the members.

The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review.

Susan Istenes explained that the site has been vacant since the demolition of a commercial building in 2016. The existing home to the west (8110 Westmoreland Avenue) was constructed in 2005 and is +/- 2.67 feet shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The subject property is a corner lot and there is not a house to the east. As required by Section 410.385 of 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. The following permitted technique is used: “Stepping-down to meet the approximate height of the adjacent structure.” The west side of the house steps down to one story. Clayton Gardens has traditionally been dominated by the use of standard size brick in a variety of red tones, although the original brick has been painted in some instances. The primary building material for the proposed home is red brick with secondary building materials of buff cast stone and hardie siding. The limestone will make up a maximum of 15 percent of the front façade and 3 percent or less of the remaining three façades. Hardie siding will make up a maximum of 15 percent of the rear façade, 5 percent of the east façade and 2 percent or less of the remaining two façades. The proposed roof is clad in asphalt shingles, slate grey in color. Sections of metal roof are also proposed with two south facing roof areas reserved for possible solar panels in the future. Black casement windows are proposed. An exposed aggregate driveway is proposed from the alley at the south end of the home that leads to a rear-entry, at-grade attached garage with a black paneled garage door. A 6-foot tall wood sight-proof fence is proposed along the west property line. A 6-foot tall brick privacy wall is proposed along the east side of the driveway and across the south end of the driveway. The brick wall is located in the rear yard of the property and therefore allowed to be 6-feet tall. Landscape buffering is proposed between the wall and the public sidewalk along North Brentwood Boulevard. Black metal gates are proposed along the southern portion of the wall to provide access to the trash enclosure and vehicle access to the garage. The project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District, the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the design is compatible in terms of mass, height, and design with existing nearby homes and recommends approval as submitted.

Mr. Doerner indicated that the Georgian style house, which is a 2-story house with a 1-story side piece and a 1.5 story connecting wing, has the shape of a “C” to create an inner courtyard that is out of public sight.

Material samples were shown (roof, red brick, windows, stone and Hardie board).