November 21, 2022 — Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD November 21, 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 Carolyn Gaidis (17:33) Helen DiFate Kami Waldman David Gipson, City Manager Bridget McAndrew
ABSENT Bob Denlow
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Anna Krane, Director of Planning and Development Hobie Kropp, Planning Tech Kevin O’Keefe, City Attorney
MINUTES
Regular meeting of 11/72022
Helen DiFate motioned to approve as submitted. Kamie Waldman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously
NEW BUSINESS 1. 44 ARUNDEL – ARCHITECTURE REVIEW – EXTERIOR ALTERATION Consideration of a request by Preston Jordan of Schwartz Brothers Landscape Solutions, Applicant, on behalf of Lauren Del Farra, Owner, for the review of design and materials associated with a retaining wall and fence reconstruction.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a staff recommendation to approve with the following conditions 1. The retaining wall shall be setback from the sidewalk a minimum of ten 10 inches to allow for a planting strip. 2. The fence located on top of the retaining wall shall be a maximum of four feet in height. ARB discussed the item with the applicant. The applicant agreed to the conditions presented. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously
2. 45 ARUNDEL – ARCHITECTURE REVIEW – EXTERIOR ALTERATION Consideration of a request by Gregory Bay, Applicant/Owner, for the review of design and materials associated with a front yard fence. Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a staff recommendation to approve with the following conditions. 1. All fencing that is located within with the front yard shall be limited to four feet in height. 2. The fence at the northeast corner shall be revised to be at an angle to increase sight lines at the intersection with the alley. 3. A material approved in the Architectural Review Guidelines shall be selected to replace the wood-plastic composite boards. Gregory Bay, Applicant, was present. ARB discussed the conditions with the applicant. ARB discussed the additional fencing height along the rear alley and found that they were comfortable with additional height. Kevin O’Keefe stated that the height was pool compliant. ARB discussed the visibility at the corner of the alley along DeMun and found that they were comfortable with the visibility. ARB discussed the proposed materials and concerns around its engineering. Rich Lintz, Alderman participated in the discussion. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve as submitted without staff recommendations. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously
3. 6602 ALAMO – PLAN COMMISSION – MINOR SUBDIVISION PLAT Consideration of a request by Sam Chimento of 6611 Clayton Partners LLC, Applicant/Owner, for the review of a minor subdivision plat to create four lots for a townhouse development.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a staff 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. ARB discussed the item with the applicant. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve and recommend to the Board of Alderman with the staff recommendations. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously 4. 8001 FORSYTH BOULEVARD – PLAN COMMISSION – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Consideration of a request by Emily Roberts, Applicant, on behalf of First Watch Restaurants Incorporated, Tenant, for a conditional use permit for the operation of a full-service restaurant. Anna Krane presented a summary of the staff report with a staff recommendation to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to the Board of Aldermen as submitted. Marty, Architect, was present. ARB discussed the item with the applicant. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve for recommendation to the Board of Alderman. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously 5. 8001 FORSYTH BOULEVARD – ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – EXTERIOR ALTERATION Consideration of a request by Emily Roberts, Applicant, on behalf of First Watch Restaurants Incorporated, Tenant, for the review of design and materials associated with exterior alterations at a proposed restaurant.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a staff recommendation to approve as submitted and with a note that the signage shown on the plans will be reviewed under a Sign Permit application. ARB discussed the item with the architect. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve with the staff note. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously 6. 8118 FORSYTH – ARCHITECTURE REVIEW – SIGN MODIFICATION Consideration of a request by Scott Schulte of Engraphix, Applicant, on behalf of 8182 Maryland Associates, Owner, for the review of a sign modification. Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a staff recommendation to approve as submitted. The applicant spoke briefly on the application. ARB and the applicant discussed the item. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously
7. 7417 OXFORD – PLAN COMMISSION – SITE PLAN REVIEW Consideration of a request by Mark Mehlman, Applicant, on behalf of 7417 Oxford LLC, Owner, for site plan review of a new single-family home.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1. The drywell pop-up emitter shall be moved to the west side of the driveway and shall be a minimum of ten feet from property lines. 2. The demolition plan (sheet C2) shall be revised to match the updated tree protection plan as outlined on the landscape plan. 3. To ensure future protection and maintenance of the drywell, the applicant shall record the approved site plan and a deed restriction with St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds and shall provide proof of recording to the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit. The applicant presented their proposal. ARB discussed the item with the applicant and architect. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve with the following recommendations: 1. The demolition plan (sheet C2) shall be revised to match the updated tree protection plan as outlined on the landscape plan. 2. To ensure future protection and maintenance of the drywell, the applicant shall record the approved site plan and a deed restriction with St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds and shall provide proof of recording to the City prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 3. The applicant shall include a rain garden or gravel at the drywell location as to prohibit overflow runoff onto neighboring properties. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
8. 7417 OXFORD – ARCHITECTURE REVIEW – NEW SINGLE-FAMILY Consideration of a request by Mark Mehlman, Applicant, on behalf of 7417 Oxford LLC, Owner, for the review of design and materials associated with a new single-family home.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions 1. The materials for the retaining wall shall be submitted with the Building Permit and shall conform to the Architectural Review Guidelines. ARB discussed the item with the applicant and architect. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve with the staff recommendation. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION SESSION 1. RENEWABLE ENERGY ZONING CODE REVISIONS Discussion of revisions to Article XXCIII Renewable Energy Systems regarding the use of solar panels Anna Krane provided a summary of the current draft changes. ARB and staff discussed the draft. ARB recommended addressing the location and language regarding ground mounted solar. ARB recommended revisiting language regarding renewable energy conditional use permits. Members of the public provided comment. PUBLIC HEARING 1. CHAPTER 405, ARTICLE XXIX OUTDOOR DINING – TEXT AMENDMENT Consideration of proposed amendments to the City’s Outdoor Dining regulations to allow for tents over outdoor dining areas under certain conditions. Anna Krane provided a summary of the text amendments. ARB and staff discussed the amendments. Carolyn Gaidis recommended approval to the Board of Alderman. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 20:05.