June 2, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD June 2, 2025 CITY HALL CHAMBERS/ZOOM MEETING
The City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board of the City of Clayton, Missouri, met on the above date at 5:30 p.m. at the CITY HALL CHAMBERS/via ZOOM meeting. Upon roll call, the following responded:
PRESENT Steve Lichtenfeld, Chair Bob Denlow Helen DiFate Jim Arsenault
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Anna Krane, Director of Planning & Development Hobie Kropp, Planning Technician Stephanie Karr, City Attorney
ABSENT Susan Buse, Aldermanic Representative Kami Waldman David Gipson, City Manager
MINUTES Regular meeting of 05/05/2025
Bob Denlow made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS 1. 63 Arundel Place – Architectural Review – Accessory Structure Consideration of a request by Tom McGraw, Applicant, on behalf of Clarissa Hayward and Chris Chernesky, owners, for review of design and materials for a new detached garage.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. Clarissa Hayward, Applicant, was present on behalf of the project. PC-ARB discussed the project with the applicant. Bob Denlow made a motion to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. 515 South Central Avenue – Site Plan Review – New Single-Family Home Consideration of a request by Tony Camacho, Applicant, on behalf of David Chan, Owner, for site plan review associated with a new single-family home.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall provide a percolation test report conducted by a qualified geotechnical engineer. The report must assess the performance of the proposed drywell based on the anticipated impact of a 15-year, 20- minute storm event. Should the results indicate that the proposed drywell is insufficient to accommodate the stormwater runoff generated by this event, the applicant shall be required to upsize the drywell accordingly to ensure adequate performance and compliance with applicable stormwater management standards.
2. To ensure the future maintenance and operation of the dry-well drive, the applicant shall record a deed restriction noting the location and maintenance requirements of the dry-well system and shall submit proof of the recording prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 3. The applicant shall contribute to the city forestry fund compensatory with the requirements of Section 405.4110.C.2.A. David Chan, Owner, and Tony Camacho, Architect/Applicant were present on behalf of the project. PC-ARB discussed the project with the project representatives. Bob Denlow made a motion to approve with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall provide a percolation test report conducted by a qualified geotechnical engineer. The report must assess the performance of the proposed drywell based on the anticipated impact of a 15-year, 20- minute storm event. Should the results indicate that the proposed drywell is insufficient to accommodate the stormwater runoff generated by this event, the applicant shall be required to upsize the drywell accordingly to ensure adequate performance and compliance with applicable stormwater management standards. 2. To ensure the future maintenance and operation of the dry-well drive, the applicant shall record a deed restriction noting the location and maintenance requirements of the dry-well system and shall submit proof of the recording prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 3. The applicant shall contribute to the city forestry fund compensatory with the requirements of Section 405.4110.C.2.A Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. 515 South Central Avenue – Architectural Review – New Single-Family Home Consideration of a request by Tony Camacho, Applicant, on behalf of David Chan, Owner, for review of design and materials associated with a new single-family home.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the condition that the concrete paving matches the city standard pour of Meramec sand and gravel. David Chan, Owner, and Tony Camacho, Architect/Applicant were present on behalf of the project. PC-ARB discussed the project with the project representatives. Public comments were heard. Bob Denlow made a motion to approve with the condition that concrete paving matches the city standard pour of Meramec sand and gravel. Halen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried with three votes in favor and one opposed.
NEW BUSINESS 1. 7923 Forsyth Boulevard – Conditional Use Permit – Restaurant CUP Consideration of a request by Avi Rosenberg, Tenant, for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of Nate’s Deli.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation that the Plan Commission recommend approval of the CUP to the Board of Alderman as submitted. No applicant was present on behalf of the CUP. PC- ARB discussed the CUP. Bob Denlow made a motion to recommend approval of the CUP to the Board of Alderman as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. 7474 York Drive – Architectural Review – Fencing Consideration of a request by John Cooper Moore, Applicant, on behalf of Pauline Siesner, Owner, for review of design and materials associated with front yard fencing.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the condition that the front yard fencing be limited to four feet in height. John Cooper Moore, Applicant, was present on behalf of the project. PC-ARB discussed the item with the applicant. Bob Denlow made a motion to approve with the condition that the front yard fencing be limited to four feet in height. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. 46 Hillvale Drive – Architectural Review – Residential Addition Consideration of a request by Simon Igielnik, Applicant/Owner, for review of design and materials associated with a new residential addition.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. Simon Igelnik, Applicant/Owner, was present on behalf of the project. PC-ARB discussed the project with the applicant. Bob
Denlow made a motion to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
4. 123 North Forsyth Boulevard – Site Plan Review– New Single-Family Consideration of a request by Toni Kaufer, Applicant/Owner, for Site Plan Review of a new single-family home.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1) The applicant shall vertical mulch around the root structure of the street trees to alleviate any compression/consolidation caused by equipment running through the critical root zone 2) The applicant shall provide a percolation test report conducted by a qualified geotechnical engineer. The report must assess the performance of the proposed drywell based on the anticipated impact of a 15-year, 20-minute storm event. Should the results indicate that the proposed drywell is insufficient to accommodate the stormwater runoff generated by this event, the applicant shall be required to upsize the drywell accordingly to ensure adequate performance and compliance with applicable stormwater management standards. 3) To ensure the future maintenance and operation of the dry-well drive, the applicant shall record a deed restriction noting the location and maintenance requirements of the dry-well system and shall submit proof of the recording prior to issuance of a Building Permit. Lauren Strutman, Architect, Eric Vietmeier, Engineer, and Toni Kaufer, Owner, were present on behalf of the project. PC-ARB discussed the project with the project representatives. Public comments were heard. Bob Denlow made a motion to approve with the following recommendations: 1) The applicant shall vertical mulch around the root structure of the street trees to alleviate any compression/consolidation caused by equipment running through the critical root zone 2) The applicant shall provide a percolation test report conducted by a qualified geotechnical engineer. The report must assess the performance of the proposed drywell based on the anticipated impact of a 15-year, 20-minute storm event. Should the results indicate that the proposed drywell is insufficient to accommodate the stormwater runoff generated by this event, the applicant shall be required to upsize the drywell accordingly to ensure adequate performance and compliance with applicable stormwater management standards. 3) To ensure the future maintenance and operation of the dry-well drive, the applicant shall record a deed restriction noting the location and maintenance requirements of the dry-well system and shall submit proof of the recording prior to issuance of a Building Permit. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
5. 123 North Forsyth Boulevard – Architectural Review – New Single-Family Consideration of a request by Toni Kaufer, Applicant/Owner, for review of design and materials for a new single- family home.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. Lauren Strutman, Architect, Eric Vietmeier, Engineer, and Toni Kaufer, Owner, were present on behalf of the project. PC- ARB discussed the project with the project representatives. Bob Denlow made a motion to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
6. 8141 Pershing Avenue – Site Plan Review– Residential Addition & Accessory Structure Consideration of a request by Nick Mikulec, Applicant/Owner, for Site Plan Review of a residential addition and accessory structure.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to continue to a later meeting date to allow the applicant to consider revisions. Nick Mukulec, applicant/Owner, was present. PC-ARB discussed the project with the applicant. Jim Arsenault made a motion to continue the application to a later, unspecified meeting date. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
7. 8141 Pershing Avenue – Architectural Review – Residential Addition & Accessory Structure Consideration of a request by Nick Mikulec, Applicant/Owner, for review of design and materials for a residential addition and accessory structure.
New Business Item 7 was not discussed and was continued in conjunction with New Business Item 6, the associated Site Plan Review application. Jim Arsenault made a motion to continue the application to a later, unspecified meeting date. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION SESSION 1. Clayton Tomorrow 2040 – Implementation Update – Commercial Zoning A presentation of recommended regulation changes pertaining to commercial zoning districts.
Anna Krane and Ryan Helle presented on recommended commercial zoning changes as prompted by goals and key objective of the Clayton Tomorrow 2040 Comprehensive Plan. PC-ARB discussed the recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.