APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2019 were presented for approval. RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE

BRIAN MAGUIRE – SECOND

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD

Chairman Lichtenfeld notes that the public hearings will be moved to the end of the Agenda, after New Business.

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OLD BUSINESS

142 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – NEW SINGLE FAMILY

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “The proposed new single-family residence was previously presented to the Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board on May 6, 2019. The Plan Commission voted to approve the site plan at the original meeting. During the architectural review, comments about the proposed height in relation to adjacent buildings was discussed. The Architectural Review Board voted to continue the request to the following meeting, allowing the applicant to present drawings with a lower roof pitch. The original staff report has been updated in bold.

The 8,121 square foot site is located on the east side of North Bemiston Avenue between Maryland Avenue and Pershing Avenue. The property has a zoning designation of R-3 One- and Two-Family Dwelling District and is currently a vacant lot. The applicant is proposing a new, two-story single-family residence measuring 4,606 square feet with an attached, front entry garage.

The height of the proposed residence is 33 feet 5 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The previously submitted plans proposed a house measuring 34 feet 4 inches with a 9:12 roof slope. The revised plans show an 8:12 roof slope. The two-story duplex to the south (138 North Bemiston Avenue) was constructed in 1979 and is +/- 5 feet 7 inches shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The one and a half-story home to the north (144 North Bemiston Avenue) was constructed in 1998 and is +/- 15 feet 10 inches shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The driveway for the existing house to the north is located between the existing house and the proposed house with a dense existing landscape buffer that is to remain. The proposed house also features variations in the façade and roof line along the north elevation, which will reduce the impacts of the taller structure.

The proposed house features a below-grade, front entry garage. This style of garage is common along North Bemiston Avenue. Knee walls and landscaping are proposed to buffer the driveway and garage from the street. The proposed massing is articulated on all sides with windows, doors and other architectural features including chimneys, soldier window headers and bay windows. Staff is of the opinion that the height and massing of the proposed house are compatible with surrounding neighborhood character.

The primary building material for the proposed home is linen painted brick with secondary materials being siding and cast stone. Hardi-siding is proposed for the bay windows. Cast stone is proposed for the front entry accent and window surrounds. Two blue/grey carriage style garage doors are proposed.

The driveway is proposed as limestone colored exposed aggregate with a decorative joint pattern. Cast stone steps and pavers are proposed for the stairs, front and rear porches and the pool deck.

Brick clad retaining walls with cast stone caps are proposed on both sides of the driveway and along the front stairs and porch. The proposed brick will match the primary building material of the house. A brick retaining wall is also proposed along the east end of the rear screened porch to create a raised planting area.

Decorative, black metal railings are proposed for the balconies, porches and stairs. The applicant is proposing a new six foot tall solid cedar fence with two feet of lattice on top, for a total fence height of eight feet. The proposed fence will enclose the rear yard and extend along portions of the side yards. The applicant is proposing to install the fence against the neighbor’s iron fence along the north property line. There is an existing wood fence along the

The applicant is proposing to install the fence against the neighbor’s iron fence along the north property line. There is an existing wood fence along the

3 south property line. The applicant has stated an intent to work with the neighbor prior to fence installation to try and avoid locating solid fences back to back.

The proposed house is in conformance with the requirements of the R-3 One and Two Family Dwelling District and the Architectural Review Guidelines. Staff is of the opinion that the plan is compatible in terms of mass, height and design with surrounding structures.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED.”

PAUL DOERNER (PD) – LAWRENCE GROUP ARCHITECTS

PD – Noted the changes made to the height and chimney.

CLAUDE EVANS – 139 NORTH BEMISTON

The chimney looks good and so does the roof. The street is going down hill and this home makes the homes around it look small as it looks large and looms over them. The home should be lowered at the first floor by making the garage deeper and that would make the home look better. The white color of it also makes it even more bold. Would like the first floor to be level with the condo next door first floor.

PD – I don’t think the home looms and the white color adds more light to the neighborhood as it reflects the sun.

CHAIRMAN LICHTENFELD – WE HAVE A STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED

RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE AS SUBMITTED

WILLIAM LIEBERMANN – SECOND

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD.

7501 MARYLAND AVENUE – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – SIGNAGE

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “The proposed signage was originally presented to the Architectural Review Board on April 15, 2019. The request was continued to the next meeting to allow the applicant to make revisions and respond to comments from the Architectural Review Board and the public. The following staff report has been updated based on revisions. New or revised sections of the report are in bold.

The subject property is bounded by Westmoreland Avenue to the north, Jackson Avenue to the east and Maryland Avenue to the south. The property is zoned R-2 Single Family Residential. The existing school building is currently being renovated for Centene University, which will provide training and education space for Centene Corporation and a daycare for Centene employees. The applicant is proposing two monument signs, one wall sign and a flag pole.

A Sign Subdistrict governs the allowed signage for all properties that are included in the phased Special Development District for Centene along Forsyth Boulevard. The subject property is not part of the Special Development District and the applicant is not proposing to include the subject property in the Sign Subdistrict. The applicant is requesting a sign modification to allow for two monument signs on the property.