The minutes were approved as presented, after having been previously distributed to the members. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – BANNER COLORS – 212 S MERAMEC AVENUE (CONTINUED)

Josh Goodman, HDA Architects (project architect), was in attendance at the meeting.

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Susan Istenes explained that This request was previously heard by the Architectural Review Board on August 6, 2018 and was continued to the next meeting to give the applicant time to provide a sample of the banner colors to staff. The details of the previous request have not been changed. On February 5, 2018, a Sign Subdistrict Plan was approved for the subject property. The approved plan included wall signs for the commercial tenant spaces, identification of the apartment use entrance and a series of banners that are permitted to display graphics. The banner colors were approved as fall colors to coordinate with the public art bicycle racks located around the building. The bicycle racks are yellow, orange, red and green. The applicant is now requesting to revise the banner color scheme. A total of 12 banners are allowed on the building. The Sign Subdistrict allows for up to five banners depicting graphics and the remaining banners will be solid colors. The original approval also specified that one base color should be used for all banners depicting graphics and one base color should be used for all solid banners. The applicant is proposing indigo and yellow for the banner colors. The applicant is also proposing that one side of each banner is indigo and the other side of each banner is yellow (banner sample distributed amongst the members for their review).

Director Istenes continued by stating that the Architectural Review Board was specific about the color scheme of the banners being coordinated with the bicycle rack colors in order to create a cohesive corner environment. The yellow color proposed for the banners is coordinated with the bicycle racks, but the indigo/blue color is not and was also not discussed during the original banner approval. There are already blue accents on the building in the window tinting. Staff is of the opinion that the indigo banners would be compatible with the building façade but would not help to connect the bicycle racks with the development. Page four of the plan set submitted by the applicant shows a proof of the potential banners. All graphic banners depict advertising for the apartment use of the building. The approved Sign Subdistrict included banners for the apartment use and the retail uses. Staff requests that the applicant clarifies if the requested revisions include allowing all graphic banners to depict signage only for the apartment use. Staff believes that using all banners to advertise the apartment use would result in over signage for one use and distract from or screen signage for the other uses. The proposed Sign Subdistrict provides uniform signage at the intersection of a developing restaurant node. The proposed signs seem to be of high quality materials and with some modifications, the Sign Subdistrict will complement the building façades and staff recommends approval with the following conditions:

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Mr. Goodman referred to the sample and noted that there will be two graphic banners at the southwest entrance and the remaining 10 are solid colors. He advised the members that most of the bicycle racks have been removed for repairs. A photograph of the bicycle racks was distributed for the members to view.

Markus stated that the new pole is about 4 feet taller than the existing pole and that the telecommunications equipment encompasses less than 2 square feet. A photograph of the existing pole and a photo simulation of the proposed pole with equipment was shown.

4 Chairman Lichtenfeld commented that he had never noticed this pole before.

Craig Owens asked if the replacement pole will also be wood.

Mr. Markus replied “yes”.

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

SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – NEW CONSTRUCTION – SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE – 121 N BRENTWOOD BLVD

Paul Doerner, project architect, was in attendance at the meeting. Also in attendance was Douglas Leipziger, civil engineer for the project.

Susan Istenes explained that since beginning the new house review process, the subject property has been given a new address of 8106 Westmoreland Avenue, according to St. Louis County records. The proposed project consists of the construction of a 6,166 square foot single-family residence with a 1,174 square foot attached, rear-entry garage. The height of the proposed residence is 26 feet 10 inches as measured from the average existing grade to the mean height of the roof. The plans show the HVAC units located along the west side of the house with screening provided by a solid wood fence. Trash will be stored in a 60 square foot trash enclosure located at the south end of the driveway. The trash enclosure will be screened by a wood fence and brick wall. The Clayton Gardens Urban Design District limits impervious coverage to 40 percent of the total lot area and allows an increase in impervious coverage based on the garage placement. For this project, the allowable impervious coverage may be increased to 55 percent for the inclusion of an attached, at-grade, rear-loading garage. The existing impervious coverage on site is 25.23 percent. The new plans increase the total lot impervious coverage to 47.51 percent. Proposed front yard impervious coverage is 24.92 percent. The existing storm water runoff, according to the MSD 20 year, 20 minute calculation, is 0.76 cubic feet per second (CFS). The proposed runoff is 0.942 CFS, which represents a 0.182 CFS increase. Downspouts will be piped to a drywell located at the northeast corner of the property or a drywell located in middle of the lawn courtyard area. The proposed landscape design features appropriate front façade planting and screening. There are 12 existing street trees and no existing trees on the subject property. The landscape plan proposes 7,500 square feet of canopy coverage on site (600 square feet surplus) and meets the native tree requirement with 40.9 percent native trees. The existing street trees along North Brentwood Boulevard will be impacted by the proposed project. A detailed tree protection plan outlines the procedure for protecting the trees during phases of construction. There are some outstanding landscape review comments that need to be addressed prior to issuing of a construction permit. Exterior lighting is proposed at all exterior doors and at the garage. All exterior lights will be 75 watts or less. Director Istenes continued by stating that the height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. Storm water will be adequately managed

Director Istenes continued by stating that the height, setbacks, and impervious coverage as proposed are in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Single Family Dwelling District and the Clayton Gardens Urban Design District. Storm water will be adequately managed

5 on site, and the landscape plan features a variety of understory trees, ornamental shrubs and perennials that are appropriate for the size of the site and character of the neighborhood. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval and recommends approval of the site plan with the following conditions, to be approved by staff prior to the issuance of a building permit: