Istenes, AICP, Planning Director Anna Krane, Planner

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - GENERAL CUP 6500 FORSYTH BLVD. Cheryl Adelstein, Washington University asked that this item

2 be removed from the agenda. They are not ready to present but will return later to present Washington University's plans for the continued redevelopment of the South 40 to the Architectural Review Board and Plan Commission.

Craig Owens made a motion to remove this item from consideration. The motion was seconded by Joanne Boulton and was unanimously approved by the Board.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - RESTAURANT CUP 222 SOUTH MERAMEC AVENUE Adrian Trenell and Jeff Solomon, architect were in attendance at the meeting. Susan Istenes explained that the property is located on the east side of South Meramec, between Shaw Park Drive and Bonhomme Avenue. Current zoning designation is HDC or high density commercial. It is located in the Central Station TOD Transit Overlay District. The restaurant space measures 778 square feet. The applicant is not proposing any exterior alterations. The intent of the restaurant is for a coffee shop with grab and go food. The restaurant will be open seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the applicant is not requesting a liquor license. Delivery service from the restaurant is not proposed. The applicant will bring supplies to the restaurant, as needed.

Delivery service from the restaurant is not proposed. The applicant will bring supplies to the restaurant, as needed.

3 Deliveries to the restaurant are not proposed. Trash will be stored in existing dumpsters, located in the rear of the building and the applicant intends to participate in a recycling program. The property provides one off-street parking space, which is proposed for use as employee parking only. The block does not have food or coffee options and the shop will fill a void for residents and employees in the area and appears to be compatible with surrounding uses. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed floor area is reasonable given the nature of the proposed coffee shop. Staff does not anticipate negative impacts to surrounding properties. In terms of traffic and parking, the existing site access is adequate and there are no proposed changes. Because of the restaurant's size, off-street parking for patrons is not required. There is adequate public street parking and nearby parking garage. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit as requested. Steve Lichtenfeld asked about deliveries to the shop. Adrian Trennell stated that he will bring supplies as needed. Joanne Boulton recommended that the shop amend its hours of operation to open at 7:00 a.m. versus 8:00 a.m., which the applicant agreed to change. Joanne Boulton made a motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to the Board of Aldermen, modified to begin at 7:00 a.m., otherwise

Staff's recommendation is to approve the project as proposed with the following condition and that is that no lighting shall be permitted for the south elevation wall sign. Mawson Haug from Concordia Seminary and Gary Gross from Zigland Sign.

5 Mawson Haug is requesting special dispensation for the size of the sign due to the long donor name they are accommodating. Mr. Lichtenfeld commented that he felt the sign was tasteful and seemed to be right in that location. Joanne Boulton commented that she agreed and the building looks very well done. Mr. Haug is in agreement with staff's recommendation for no lighting on the south elevation wall side. Brian Maguire made a motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Craig Owens and unanimously approved by the Board.

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW - 8120 STRATFORD Conceptual review for a new single-family residence with a front-entry garage. The 6,250 square site is located on the south side of Stratford Drive, between North Brentwood Drive and North Forsyth Boulevard. The property is zoned R2, single family in the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing house and the construction of a new house, with a below grade, front-entry garage. The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District regulations state that front loading, below grade garages are strongly discouraged and shall be prohibited unless they are featured on 51 percent or more of

The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing house and the construction of a new house, with a below grade, front-entry garage. The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District regulations state that front loading, below grade garages are strongly discouraged and shall be prohibited unless they are featured on 51 percent or more of

6 the homes on the block. Stratford Drive does not meet the 51 percent requirement to allow front entry, below grade garages. The applicant has applied for conceptual review in order to receive feedback from the Architectural Review Board regarding alternative compliance prior to submitting complete plans for review. The project requires a thorough staff review prior to being placed on a Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board agenda. Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Board consider the proposal and provide input. This is conceptual review only and any comments made are not binding. To approve an alternative approach, the Plan Commission or Architectural Review Board must find that the proposed alternative approach accomplishes the intent of the design standards equally well or better would an approach which complies with the design standards. Lauren Stutman, architect, David Bowles and Larry Bahrbelt, homeowner Ms. Stutman requests variance due to the unusual topography on the lot, which has a steep upward slope, lot size and shape. The upward slope is a total of 12.44 feet from where driveway meets the street to the rear of the lot. This creates a hardship and why they are asking for the variance. The north side of Stratford slopes downward and therefore, it is very easy to do a side or rear garage. The south side