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December 19, 2016 — Meeting Minutes

This document is the minutes of the City of Clayton City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board meeting held December 19, 2016. It records attendance, approval of the December 5, 2016 minutes, and discussion and staff recommendations on several architectural review items. Excerpts show approvals (unanimous motion) for a vinyl canopy at 8100 Maryland Avenue (Herbie’s) with a condition on canopy color, approval with condition for a 6'2" chef statue at the same address to be aesthetically maintained, and review of proposed exterior changes and signage for a library (including a new 14-foot-high, 150-square-foot entryway, screening walls up to 9'8" tall, a 30-inch retaining wall, replacement storefront windows, LED accent lighting, and proposed wall signs totaling roughly 289 square feet exceeding typical sign-area allowances).
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MINUTES

CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

DECEMBER 19, 2016

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

(not including Centene presentation-see transcription for this portion of meeting)

The City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board of the City of Clayton, Missouri, met on the above date at 5:30 p.m. Upon roll call, the following responded:

Present: Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld Joanne M. Boulton, Aldermanic Representative Craig Owens, City Manager Ron Reim Scott Wilson

Absent: William Liebermann Josh Corson

Also in Attendance: Kevin O’Keefe, City Attorney Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director

Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld welcomed everyone to the meeting. He then asked that all cell phones be turned off and that conversations take place outside the meeting room.

MINUTES

The transcription/minutes of the December 5, 2016 meeting were presented for approval. The documents were approved after having been previously forwarded to each member.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – CANOPY – 8100 MARYLAND AVENUE (HERBIE’S)

Aaron Teitelbaum, restaurant owner, was in attendance at the meeting.

Director Istenes explained that this application was first considered at the December 5, 2016 meeting and was continued to await a decision regarding whether or not the existing tree wells in front of the restaurant along Maryland Avenue would remain. Planning staff has since been

Director Istenes explained that this application was first considered at the December 5, 2016 meeting and was continued to await a decision regarding whether or not the existing tree wells in front of the restaurant along Maryland Avenue would remain. Planning staff has since been

2 informed by the Public Works Department that, by the end of April, 2017, the tree wells will be relocated to the front of the sidewalk (against the curb) in accordance with City streetscape standards. The applicant proposes to construct a +/- 304 square foot vinyl canopy (19 feet 2 inches wide x 16 feet long) attached to and extending 16 feet from the east facing front of the building, towards the sidewalk. The purpose of the canopy appears to be to provide shade to a proposed outdoor dining area in front of the existing restaurant, along Brentwood Boulevard. The canopy will cover an aluminum frame which will be supported by five steel legs bolted to the concrete patio. The canopy structure will be 10 feet 7 inches tall at its highest point and will taper down towards the sidewalk where it will be 7 feet tall. For comparison, umbrellas used in outdoor dining areas typically range between 8 and 10 feet tall. Director Istenes noted that the site is unique because the outdoor dining area is located on private property. The color of the canopy is not specified in the application; but the proposed design and materials of the canopy are of high quality and it is constructed of material which is consistent with the existing canopies and staff recommends approval with the condition that the canopy color match that of the existing canopies.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if this canopy is only on the east side.

Mr. Teitelbaum replied “yes”.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Scott Wilson made a motion to approve per staff recommendations. The motion was seconded by Ron Reim and unanimously approved by the Board.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – STATUE – 8100 MARYLAND AVENUE (HERBIE’S)

Susan Istenes explained that the applicant proposes to place a chef statue directly outside the restaurant’s entrance. The statue, made of porcelain, is 6-foot, 2-inches tall, including the 2-foot wheeled base. The applicant states that the statue (known as Bonzo) has been a staple of the restaurant since 1972 and is part of their branding and that it is taken inside each night after closing and brought back outside upon opening. Also according to the applicant, the statue receives maintenance on an annual basis. Director Istenes stated that staff’s recommendation is to approve with the condition that it be aesthetically maintained.

Mr. Teitelbaum informed the members that until he receives approval, the statue is inside.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked how far outside the statue is placed.

Mr. Teitelbaum indicated that it is placed directly outside the door up against the building.

Scott Wilson asked about the pedestal.

Teitelbaum indicated that it is placed directly outside the door up against the building. Scott Wilson asked about the pedestal.

3 Mr. Teitelbaum indicated that it is 2-foot X 2-foot made of wood with wheels on the bottom so the statue can be easily moved around.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if it is brought inside each night.

Mr. Teitelbaum replied “yes”.

Hearing no further questions or comments, Chairman Lichtenfeld called for a motion.

Ron Reim made a motion to approve per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Scott Wilson and unanimously approved by the Board.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – EXTERIOR RENOVATION – CONCORDIA SEMINARY LIBRARY BUILDING – 801 SEMINARY PLACE

Scott Feil, project architect, and Dr. Al Meyer, Seminary President, were in attendance at the meeting.

Susan Istenes explained that the 68.8 acre property is located east of Big Bend Boulevard and west of DeMun Avenue and has a zoning designation of R-2 Single Family Dwelling District. The subject 44,346 square-foot library building is located north of Founders Way, just east of Seminary Place. In conjunction with interior renovations, the applicant proposes the following exterior alterations:

• A 150 square-foot entryway addition on the south elevation;

• A screen wall to hide the existing mechanical units;

• A retaining wall;

• Accent lighting;

• New windows;

• Building signage

The applicant proposes to remodel the entire interior of the building to include a new study and seating area. Renovations include ADA upgrades, a new fire sprinkler system, upgrading the climate control system, new lighting and improved acoustics. In addition to the interior renovations, to provide improved access to the building from the parking lot, the applicant is proposing to construct a new 14-foot in height150 square-foot entryway on the south elevation. Because the current library entrance is on the north elevation, visitors must now walk around the

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