The two-story home to the north (619 West Polo Drive) was constructed in 1927 and is +/- 10-feet 8 1/8 inches shorter than the proposed home (as measured from the mid-point of each roof). The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District requires the use of an approved mitigation strategy to lessen the impacts of height differences between existing and proposed houses.

4 Although this property is not located within the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District, use of an approved strategy such as an increased side yard setback could be applicable. The distance between the proposed home and existing home is approximately 115-feet, which will mitigate the difference in height between the two structures. The primary building material for the proposed home is mixed red brick with fiber cement stucco panels and cast stone window trim. As proposed, the secondary materials will not exceed 17 percent of any façade. The roof is clad in slate grey architectural shingles and tan casement windows are proposed. The existing asphalt driveway will be replaced with an exposed aggregate driveway leading to an attached side entry garage with two tan carriage style doors. A +/- 2.5-foot tall stacked-stone retaining wall is proposed along the north side of the driveway. No permanent fences are proposed. Director Istenes noted that the project as proposed is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Architectural Review Guidelines, that staff is of the opinion that the design and materials are compatible in terms of mass, height and design with existing nearby homes and recommends approval as submitted.

Samples of the brick (mix red), stucco (tan), stone (tan), window (tan clad) and architectural shingles were presented.

Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that the house looks good. He asked if there is one garage door or two.

Ms. Strutman replied “one”.

Joanne Boulton asked for more windows on the left elevation.

Ms. Strutman stated that’s the garage area.

Joanne Boulton asked if the house next door is 637.

Mr. Henke replied “yes”.

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

Chairman Lichtnefeld asked when they plan to begin construction.

Mr. Henke indicated that he wants to start as soon as possible.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – ICE CREAM PARLOR – 730 DEMUN AVENUE (CLEMENTINE’S CREAMERY)

Tamara Keefe, business owner, was in attendance at the meeting.

Henke indicated that he wants to start as soon as possible. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – ICE CREAM PARLOR – 730 DEMUN AVENUE (CLEMENTINE’S CREAMERY)

Tamara Keefe, business owner, was in attendance at the meeting.

5 Susan Istenes explained that the subject property, located on the east side of DeMun Avenue, north of South Rosebury Avenue and south of North Rosebury Avenue, has a zoning designation of C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and was formerly used as a hair salon. The restaurant space measures 1,200-square-feet and will have 4 seats. A 160-square-foot outdoor dining area is proposed in front of the building with 10 seats. Signage depicted on the elevation drawing will be considered at a later date.The applicant describes Clementine’s Creamery as a standard ice cream parlor, which will operate similarly to the applicant’s current location in the City of St. Louis. The restaurant will be open Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Delivery service from the ice cream parlor is not proposed. Deliveries to the restaurant will be made once a week during winter months and twice a week during summer months. Deliveries will be made in the morning between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to the rear of the building. Trash will be stored in existing dumpsters located in the alley rear of the building. The applicant intends to participate in a recycling program. The property does not provide off-street parking. The applicant is requesting a parking waiver due to public parking provided on the street. Conditional uses are those types of uses that are considered to be desirable, necessary or convenient to the community but which by their nature can create additional traffic volume, parking demand beyond the development's capacity, and/or a detrimental impact on adjacent or neighboring properties due to noise, pollutants or other characteristics associated with that particular use. Restaurants are permitted in this zoning district subject to approval of a conditional use permit. Because the restaurant is located outside of the Central Business District, off-street parking must be provided for employees. The property does not have off-street parking and the lease agreement provided by the applicant does not include off-street parking, so the applicant is requesting a parking waiver be approved. The applicant has stated that at most two employees will be working at the same time. Because the restaurant is less than 3,000-square-feet, off-street parking for patrons is not required. Public street parking is provided along DeMun Avenue. Three exterior lights are proposed above the outdoor seating area. There are adjacent residential uses; however, the lights will be directed toward the ground and staff does not think the proposed lighting will adversely impact adjacent properties. Director Istenes continued by stating that staff is of the opinion that the proposed restaurant meets the requirements contained in the regulations governing conditional uses. The inclusion of an ice cream parlor will add vitality to a vacant space on DeMun Avenue. The restaurant space is slightly smaller in size to other restaurants and adequate public parking will be available along the street. The proposed hours of operation and method of deliveries are consistent with other restaurants in this area. Based on the information regarding the operation of the restaurant as provided by the applicant, staff is of the opinion that the proposed ice cream parlor will be compatible with surrounding uses and recommends approval as requested.

Ms. Keefe stated that she’s excited to be here and that this will be her second location. She added that she believes this will be a great fit in this great neighborhood.

Chairman Lichtenfeld agreed. He asked about the “naughty or nice”.

Ms. Keefe stated that she has some adult ice creams with alcohol in them.

and clerestory windows have been added and the tower brick color has been modified to sand brick veneer so that it matches the cast limestone base to emphasize height and verticality at the corner.

Road and Hanley Road to increase landscaping and improve the pedestrian experience.