December 19, 2022 — Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD DECEMBER 19, 2022 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, Chairman Bridget McAndrew Bob Denlow Helen DiFate Kami Waldman David Gipson, City Manager
ABSENT Carolyn Gaidis
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Anna Krane, Director of Planning and Development Ryan Helle, Planner Kevin O’Keefe, City Attorney
MINUTES
Regular meeting of 12/052022
Bob Denlow motioned to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING 1. Renewable Energy Zoning Code Revisions – Text Amendment Consideration of proposed text amendments to Chapter 405, Article XXVIII Renewable Energy Systems to allow roof-mounted solar panels to be visible from the public right-of-way, create an administrative review process, and other revisions related thereto.
The public hearing opened at 17:31. Anna Krane provided a summary of the text amendment and presented a draft of the proposed revisions. PC discussed the item and clarified specific changes. The public hearing closed at 17:48. Bob Denlow made a motion to recommend approval of the proposed text amendments to the Board of Alderman. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS 1. 7512 Cromwell Drive - Architectural Review Board - Alteration/Exterior Renovation Consideration of a request by Christopher Crawford, Applicant, on behalf of Anic Enterprises Clayton LLC, Owner, for review of design and materials associated with a retaining wall installation within frontage.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. Chris Crawford attended and presented the project. ARB discussed the application. Bob Denlow made a motion to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
2. 114-134 Gay Avenue - Architectural Review Board - Alteration/Exterior Renovation Consideration of a request by Linda Clark, Applicant, on behalf of Bartlett Holdings Clayton LLC, Owner, for the review of an amendment to approved porch materials for a townhome development.
Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. Mike Thompson attended and presented the project. Mike discussed the addition of aggregate material on the sidewalk which was not included in the application. ARB discussed the application. Steve Lichtenfeld made a motion to approve as submitted. David Gipson seconded the motion. The motion did not carry with one member voting to approve and five members voting to deny.
DISCUSSION SESSION 1. Presentation of Community Equity Commission Recommendations – Future Text Amendments A discussion of recommendations from the Community Equity Commission for revisions to multiple sections of the City’s Land Use Code pertaining to accessory dwelling units and non- conforming duplexes.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the recommendations from the Community Equity Commission and introduced a discussion of draft text amendments pertaining to non-conforming duplexes. The PC discussed the item and provided feedback for future drafts. Ryan Helle introduced a discussion of draft text amendments pertaining to accessory dwelling units. PC discussed the item and provided feedback for future drafts.
2. 2023 Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Overview A discussion and presentation introducing comprehensive planning, the Plan Commission’s role, and an overview of upcoming phases of the City’s comprehensive planning process.
Anna Krane made a presentation discussing the comprehensive planning process, timelines, participants, and the role of the PC. PC and staff discussed the process and next steps.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 18:29 p.m.