June 20, 2023 — Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD June 20, 2023 CITY HALL CHAMBERS/ZOOM MEETING
The City Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board of the City of Clayton, Missouri, met on the above date at 17:30 hours at the CITY HALL CHAMBERS/via ZOOM meeting. Upon roll call, the following responded:
PRESENT Steve Lichtenfeld Carolyn Gaidis Bridget McAndrew Helen DiFate Bob Denlow Kami Waldman David Gipson, City Manager
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Ryan Helle, Planner Anna Krane, Planning Director Stephanie Karr, City Attorney
MINUTES Regular meeting of 6/5/2023
Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve as submitted. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS 1. 8220 & 8260 Forsyth Boulevard – Subdivision Plat - Lot Consolidation Consideration of a request by Jay Brockmeyer, Applicant, on behalf of Midas Hospitality, owner, for review of a minor subdivision plat to consolidate two lots.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1. That the applicant provides a mylar (with the surveyor’s signature and the property owner’s signature) for the appropriate City of Clayton signatures per the Subdivision Ordinance requirements after Board of Aldermen approval; and 2. That the applicant files the plat with the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds office and submit proof of filing to the City within 30 days of Board of Aldermen approval. Jay Brockmeyer, Applicant, was present. PC-ARB discussed the item with the applicant. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to recommend approval to the Board of Alderman with the following conditions: 1. That the applicant provides a mylar (with the surveyor’s signature and the property owner’s signature) for the appropriate City of Clayton signatures per the Subdivision Ordinance requirements after Board of Aldermen approval; and 2. That the applicant files the plat with the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds office and submit proof of filing to the City within 30 days of Board of Aldermen approval. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. 7612 Walinca Terrace – Architectural Review – Alteration/Exterior Renovation Consideration of a request by John and Molly Hulsen, Applicants/Owners, for review of design and materials associated with exterior façade alterations.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. John Hulsen, Applicant, was present. PC-ARB discussed the item with the applicant. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to approve as submitted. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. 8140 University Drive – Architectural Review – Residential Addition Consideration of a request by Ralph Welker, Applicant, on behalf of Kevin and Mary Powers, Owners, for review of design and materials associated with a residential addition.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall include the location of HVAC units on civil and site plans submitted with a Building Permit application. 2. One medium caliper deciduous tree should be planted on the property. Lauren Strutman, Architect, and Kevin and Mary Powers, Owners, were present. PC-ARB discussed the item with the project representatives. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to approve with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall include the location of HVAC units on civil and site plans submitted with a Building Permit application. 2. One medium caliper deciduous tree should be planted on the property. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
4. 6338 San Bonita Avenue – Architectural Review – Residential Addition Consideration of a request by Dan Elavsky, Applicant, on behalf of Jared and Urmila Bauman, Owners, for review of design and materials associated with a residential addition.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1. Signed and sealed plans shall be submitted as part of the building permit process. 2. Applicant shall revise Page C2 to reflect the updated location of AC units. Mark Richfield, Architect, and Jared and Urmilla Bauman, Owners, were present. PC-ARB discussed the item with the project representatives. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to recommend approval with the following conditions: 1. Signed and sealed plans shall be submitted as part of the building permit process. 2. Applicant shall revise Page C2 to reflect the updated location of AC units. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
5. 2-18 South Central Avenue & 7814 Forsyth Boulevard – Conceptual Review – New Mixed-Use Commercial Consideration of a request by Jerod Thornton, Applicant, on behalf of Central Forsyth Partners LLC, Owner, for conceptual review of a proposed 20-story mixed-use building including hotel, retail, restaurant, and parking uses.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation that future submittals elaborate on public benefits. Multiple project representatives attended. Bob Neely of Lamar Johnson gave a presentation outlining of the proposal. PC-ARB discussed the item with the project representatives. Public comment was provided.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 19:24.