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April 4, 2016 — Meeting Minutes
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A 50.14-square-foot sign of the same design and materials will then be installed above the building entrance at 8300 Maryland Avenue. Both
2 signs will be reverse/halo illuminated with warm white LED lights. Susan noted that single tenant office buildings are permitted one 25-square-foot wall sign on each building elevation with street frontage. The proposed signs exceed the allowable size and therefore a sign modification is requested. Susan stated that the proposed signs are made of high quality materials and are consistent with the design and materials of the existing buildings; however, they do not meet the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. According to the Sign Ordinance, modifications should only be granted due to unusual conditions of the building or site. Each building has two street frontages and is therefore each is permitted two 25 square foot signs. The modification will result in single signs larger than permitted; however, the proposed signs are approximately the same size (8300 Maryland Avenue) or smaller (8400 Maryland Avenue) than the 50 square foot combined signage permitted per building. The proposed signs are appropriately sized given the large size of the buildings. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed placement, size, design and materials of the signs is appropriate in consideration of the characteristics of the building and site, and staff supports granting the requested sign modification and approval with the condition that the applicant secure a sign permit prior to installation.
Mr. Hrdlicka commented that the proposal is pretty straightforward. He asked if there were any questions.
Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that he agrees with staff’s report.
Hearing no questions or comments from the remaining Board members or from the audience, Chairman Lichtenfeld called for a motion.
Ron Reim made a motion to approve the proposal as requested per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Craig Owens and unanimously approved by the Board.
EXTERIOR ALTERATION – COMMERCIAL – 7610 WYDOWN BOULEVARD
Zoe Robinson, proposed tenant/restaurant owner, was in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that the subject property is located on the north side of Wydown Boulevard between Forest Court and Westwood Drive and has a zoning designation of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District. The property contains a one-story commercial building, most recently occupied by Yo My Goodness. In conjunction with an interior renovation of the building [to accommodate a new restaurant], the applicant proposes to make the following alterations to the front façade
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CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
APRIL 4, 2016
The City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board of the City of Clayton, Missouri, met upon the above date at 5:30 p.m. Upon roll call, the following responded:
Present: Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld Mark Winings, Aldermanic Representative Craig Owens, City Manager Ron Reim Sherry Eisenberg Pepe Finn
Absent: Josh Corson
Also in Attendance: Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director Louis Clayton, Planner
Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld asked that all cell phone ringers be turned off, that conversations take place outside the meeting room and that those who wish to speak approach the podium and to be sure the green light on the microphone is on for proper recording of this meeting.
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The minutes of the March 28, 2016 meeting were approved, after having been previously distributed to each member.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – MODIFICATION TO SIGN ORDINANCE/SIGNAGE – 8300 & 8400 MARYLAND AVENUE
Andy Hrdlicka, sign contractor, and Kathy Cooksey representing Caleres were in attendance at the meeting.
Susan Istenes explained that the applicant is proposing to remove the 32.27-square-foot sign currently located above the building entrance at 8300 Maryland Avenue and install it above the main building entrance to 8400 Maryland Avenue. A 50.14-square-foot sign of the same design and materials will then be installed above the building entrance at 8300 Maryland Avenue. Both
3 Based on the City’s Bicycle Parking Regulations the proposed restaurant is required to provide one bicycle rack; however, the applicant requests that this requirement be waived. A bicycle rack cannot be accommodated on site in accordance with the Bicycle Parking Regulations due to the footprint of the existing building. The public sidewalk directly in front of the restaurant is intended to be used as outdoor dining. Three existing bicycle racks are located across the street at Wydown Park, +/- 110 feet from the restaurant entrance. For these reasons staff has approved the request to waive the requirement for one bicycle rack. The proposed changes to the front façade are relatively minor and are consistent with the design and materials used on adjacent commercial buildings and staff recommends approval as submitted. Ms. Robinson referred to the pictures she provided that depict the proposed storefront door/ windows. Pepe Finn asked if the doors open out. Ms. Robinson indicated that she believes they do. She stated that on a day like today, she will leave them open to bring the outside in and in the winter, will have one locked and use the other for the entry door. A brief discussion regarding controlling the inside temperature during the winter took place. Ms. Robinson stated that the awning will have curtains that will help block the cold air. Sherry Eisenberg asked if there is a mechanical screen currently on the building. Ms. Robinson replied “yes”, noting that it is 8-feet back from the building edge so it’s not highly visible.
Ms. Robinson replied “yes”, noting that it is 8-feet back from the building edge so it’s not highly visible. She stated that she will be bidding out the screening material and may use a black canvas as opposed to the black metal; either way, it will be black and 8-feet back, so it will basically disappear. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked Ms. Robinson to provide staff the information if it is different than the black metal. He commented that if the screening material is 8-feet back from the edge of the building, it probably will not be visible except from across the street. Hearing no further questions or comments and hearing none from the audience, Chairman Lichtenfeld called for a motion. Ron Reim made a motion to approve as submitted. The motion was seconded by Pepe Finn and unanimously approved by the Board. Chairman Lichtenfeld asked Ms. Robinson when she plans to open. Ms. Robinson indicated October-November.