April 17, 2023 — Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD April 17, 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 Bob Denlow Helen DiFate Kami Waldman David Gipson, City Manager
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Ryan Helle, Planner Anna Krane, Planning Director Stephanie Karr, City Attorney
MINUTES
Regular meeting of 4/03/2023
Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve as submitted. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS 1. 8500 Maryland Avenue – Architectural Review – Sign Subdistrict Amendment Consideration of a request by David Corbitt of Bespoke Apparel, Tenant/Applicant, for review of an amendment to the sign subdistrict.
David Corbitt, applicant, was present on behalf of the application. Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a staff recommendation to approve as submitted. PC-ARB discussed the item with Corbitt. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to approve as submitted. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. 7700 Shirley Drive – Architectural Review – Alteration/Exterior Renovation Consideration of a request by Michael Kelley, Applicant/Owner, for review of design and materials associated with a new porch.
Michael Kelley, applicant, was present on behalf of the application. Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a staff recommendation to approve as submitted. PC-ARB discussed the item with Kelley. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to approve as submitted. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
3. 750 Wenneker Drive – Architectural Review – New Residential Addition Consideration of a request by Charles Henry, Applicant, on behalf of James Zeng, Owner, for the review of design and materials associated with a residential addition.
No representative was present on behalf of the application. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to continue the item to the next PC-ARB meeting on May 1st. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
4. 65 Arundel Place – Site Plan Review – New Residential Addition Consideration of a request by Paul Fendler, Applicant, on behalf of James Krings and Mary Clare McGregor, Owners, for site plan review of a residential addition.
Jennifer Taylor, Architect, was present on behalf of the application. Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1. Signed and sealed civil drawings shall be submitted for the Building Permit 2. Plans shall be updated to reflect the new location of the AC units on the west side of the home. PC-ARB discussed the item with Jennifer Taylor. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to approve with the following recommendations: 1. Signed and sealed civil drawings shall be submitted for the Building Permit 2. Plans shall be updated to reflect the new location of the AC units on the west side of the home. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
5. 65 Arundel Place – Architectural Review – New Residential Addition Consideration of a request by Paul Fendler, Applicant, on behalf of James Krings and Mary Clare McGregor, Owners, for review of design and materials associated with a residential addition.
Jennifer Taylor, Architect, was present on behalf of the application. Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a staff recommendation to approve as submitted. PC-ARB discussed the item with Jennifer Taylor. Carolyn Gaidis made a motion to approve as submitted. Bob Denlow seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION SESSION 1. Architectural Review Guidelines – Retaining Walls Discussion of amendments to the Architectural Review Guidelines pertaining to permitted retaining wall materials and approval processes.
Ryan Helle introduced the discussion item and discussed staff interest in modifying the administrative process for retaining wall approvals. PC-ARB discussed the item with staff. PC-ARB directed staff to develop a written proposal for the proposed modifications.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 18:11.