Istenes, AIPC, Planning Director Scott Dedert, Planner

CHAIRMAN REQUESTS

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked that all cell phones be turned off and that conversations take place outside the meeting room. Chairman Lichtenfeld also asks that anyone who speaks please spell out their last name.

2 OLD BUSINESS

8100 FORSYTH BOULEVARD – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – NEW COMMERCIAL

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “On the Plan Commission and/or Architectural Review Board meeting of September 16,2019, the board decided to have the applicant return to the next meeting of October 7, 2019 with the materials to be used within this project. Another request from the board was to have the applicant return with updated elevations with the streetscape, exterior lighting and landscaping shown to reflect what was being asked for during the site plan review at the meeting of September 16, 2019. The applicant has provided the necessary elevation plans to reflect most if not all the changes.

The approximately 27,172 square foot site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection between Forsyth Boulevard and Parkside Drive. The property has a zoning designation of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. The site currently contains a small bank building, drive-through ATM, drive-up teller stations and surface parking.

The proposed project consists of the demolition of the existing building and drive-through and the construction of a 4,598 square foot bank building with 18 parking spaces. A full access curb cut is proposed at the north corner of the property along Forsyth Boulevard. An exit only curb cut is proposed at the south corner of the property along Parkside Drive.

The property is a corner lot at the intersection of Forsyth Boulevard and Parkside Drive. The east property line parallels Forsyth Boulevard, which arcs to the northwest. There are vacant commercial buildings to the north and northwest along that same arc. There are multifamily townhomes to the south and west; Shaw Park is located across Parkside drive to the south and east.

The property is in the Park View District as identified in the Downtown Clayton Master Plan. The vision of the Park View District is to create a “neighborhood along the park that takes advantage of the valuable views of Shaw Park and transforms the urban edge of the park into an active street life environment with sports, cultural and entertainment venues.” At the corner of Forsyth Boulevard and Parkside Drive the applicant plans to maintain the grassed landscape circle but the design of the building itself does little to address the corner. The site is located along a prominent view corridor. The design is suburban in layout with a square building ringed with grass and parking. The building form, design and siting does not address the street or the corner in any meaningful way. Additional landscaping may help soften the appearance of the building. See comments in the site plan review staff report.

There will be sidewalks on all sides of the building with City Streetscape standards on both Forsyth Boulevard and Parkside Drive. The applicant notes that the intent for the Bank’s design is a “Folder Plane” concept, which uses a distinctive two-story panel element, defining the building’s horizontal and vertical edges. The two-story effect will be broken up by painted metal and steel panels of different shapes and sizes as seen in the elevation plans. Below the roof plane will be glass fenestration, brick masonry with a dark earth tone and wood materials will be used to capture the Parkside Drive residential uses.

The proposed building has three pedestrian access points. One access point will be on the northside of the building fronting Forsyth Boulevard, the second will be the main entrance with a double door entry on the eastside of the building fronting Parkside Drive, and the third will be on the southside of the building.

The Architectural Site Plan (A-0.50) indicates that there is canopy lighting. It is unclear from the plan where that lighting will be located. Additionally, the information on the plan is blurred and it is difficult to identify the fixture used. The applicant needs to explain the proposed lighting, type of fixtures used, location (on building or ground).

Additionally, the information on the plan is blurred and it is difficult to identify the fixture used. The applicant needs to explain the proposed lighting, type of fixtures used, location (on building or ground).

3 The applicant proposes five (5) directional signs, which includes “Stop and Do Not Enter” signs. Per the Zoning Ordinance, directional traffic, parking or regulatory ground signs shall not exceeding six (6) square feet. There are three business names and logos are proposed for this development. At this time, it is unknown the size of any signs, and sign permits will be required and can be later attained through Planning and Development Services Department. Banks are allowed one (1) wall sign (15) square feet or five percent (5%) of the front wall area up to a maximum area of fifty (50) square feet shall be permitted.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION THE APPLICANT NEEDS TO FURTHER EXPLAIN THE PROPOSED LIGHTING ON THE SITE AND PROVIDE CLARIFICATION OF ITS LOCATION (GROUND OR BUILDING) AND PROVIDE A CLEAR VERSION OF THE FIXTURE INFORMATION. STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE DESIGN WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

INSTALLED AT THE APPLICANT’S EXPENSE.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.”

JACK AUSTIN (JA) – Nelson Architects

JA – Bank agrees to the 3 conditions. Shows the Board the materials, as requested, and explains why they were chosen.

RON REIM – MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

CAROLYN GAIDIS – SECOND

BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES

NEW BUSINESS

100 CARONDELET PLAZA – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD – ALTERATION/EXTERIOR RENOVATION

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: “The subject property is located on the south side of Carondelet Plaza, between Forest Park Parkway and Forsyth Boulevard. The property has a zoning designation of HDC (High Density Commercia) and is in the Forsyth Station TOD Overlay District. The project consists of renovations to the first-floor to create a restaurant entry, an exterior enclosed stairway, elevator and a second-floor rooftop terrace lounge and banquet area, covered in part with the installation of a terrace arbor.

The applicant is proposing to keep the existing entry canopy (Porte cochere) and columns. The existing canopy is brick and cast stone, and the applicant remarked that this same material will be used for the exterior alterations. A new ground floor outdoor patio is proposed on the south side of the face of the building along with a new front door entry to the restaurant from the patio. The proposed patio area is already surrounded by perimeter walls and pre-cast caps, which will remain. This area is currently planted with landscape shrubs, which will be excavated. There are existing trees and shrubs surrounding the proposed patio, which will remain. Between the new front door and patio, an elevator is proposed to gain access to the second-floor rooftop area. On the north side of the main entry, there is