May 5, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD May 5, 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 Susan Buse, Aldermanic Representative Helen DiFate Kami Waldman Jim Arsenault David Gipson, City Manager
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Anna Krane, Director of Planning & Development Hobie Kropp, Planning Technician Stephanie Karr, City Attorney
MINUTES Regular meeting of 04/21/2025
Bob Denlow made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS 1. 190 Carondelet Plaza – Architectural Review – Signage (00:01:10) Consideration of a request by Richard Tepp, Applicant, on behalf of Clayton-Franklin Clayton Plaza LLC, Owner, for review of new signage and Sign Modification.
Hobie Kropp provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. Richar Tepp, 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. Susan Buse seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. 63 Arundel Place – Architectural Review – Accessory Structure (00:12:40) 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.
Hobie Kiropp provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. Tom McGraw, Applicant, and Clarissa Hayward, Owner, were present on behalf of the project. PC-ARB discussed the project with the project representatives. Bob Denlow made a motion to continue the application to a later meeting date. Susan Buse seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. 8021 Venetian Drive – Plan Commission – Impervious Coverage (00:35:19) Consideration of a request by Brandon Colemen, Applicant, on behalf of Ross Corrigan Trust, Owner, for consideration of additional impervious coverage.
Hobie Kropp 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. Brandon Colemen, applicant, was present on behalf of the project. PC-ARB discussed the project with the applicant. Bob Denlow made a motion to recommend approval 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. Susan Buse seconded the motion. The motion carried with four votes in favor and three opposed.
DISCUSSION SESSION 1. Downtown Short-term Rentals – Plan Commission (00:55:47) A presentation of potential regulations for short-term residential rental units Downtown in the HDC High Density Commercial District.
Anna Krane provided a presentation discussing downtown short-term rentals and prospective regulations. PC-ARB discussed the potential regulations with staff.
2. Clayton Tomorrow 2040 – Implementation Update – Residential Lot Coverage (01:35:43) A presentation of recommended regulation changes pertaining to lot coverage.
Anna Krane provided a presentation discussing lot coverage, as it pertains to comprehensive plan goals, and prospective regulations. PC-ARB discussed the potential regulations with staff.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.