September 19, 2022 — Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD SEPTEMBER 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 Carolyn Gaidis Helen DiFate Kami Waldman Ira Berkowitz (Joined 17:37)
ABSENT Bob Denlow David Gipson, City Manager
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Anna Krane, Director of Planning and Development Hobie Kropp, Planning Technician Stephanie Karr, City Attorney
MINUTES
Regular meeting of 09/06/2022
Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The PC-ARB approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS 1. 632 Audubon – ARCHITECTURE REVIEW – SINGLE-FAMILY ADDITION Consideration of a request by Terry Bernstein, Applicant/Owner, for the review of design and materials associated with a new enclosed porch over an existing garage.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve as submitted. The Board discussed the item with the architect, Jessica Deem. The architect also provided a description of the structure’s materials and design. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve as submitted. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The board approved unanimously.
2. 8131 WESTMORELAND AVENUE – CONDITIONAL USE– SECOND DWELLING UNIT Consideration of a request by Sherri and Anthony Webb, Applicants/Owners, for review of a Conditional Use Permit for a second dwelling unit located above an existing garage.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve to the board of alderman with the following conditions. 1. All conditions of Chapter 405, Article II, Section 405.330, shall be adhered to. 2. The applicant shall record a deed restriction pursuant to item 3 under “Criteria for Review” and submit proof of the required deed restriction to the City prior to the issuance of a Building Permit.
The Plan Commission discussed the item with the applicants/owners Sherri and Anthony Webb, and architect Tim Shotts. Carolyn Gaidis asked about the second unit’s use as an Airbnb and the applicant stated it would not be used as such. Helen DiFate asked about the relevancy and recency of the land survey. The architect clarified its validity. Ira Berkowitz asked about its use as a residence. The applicant stated that they do not intend to use it as a residence at this time. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve with staff recommendations. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The Plan Commission approved unanimously.
3. 8131 WESTMORELAND AVENUE – ARCHITECTURE REVIEW – ACCESSORY STRUCTURE Consideration of a request by Sherri and Anthony Webb, Applicants/Owners, for review of design and materials associated with a second dwelling unit above an existing garage.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1. If the Conditional Use Permit is not approved, the applicant shall modify the interior plan so that it does not constitute a second dwelling unit prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. As part of the Building Permit review, the applicant shall submit revised plans that identify where coverage changes occur between the existing and proposed design to ensure that site coverage is not increased from the existing condition. The ARB discussed the item with the applicants/owners Anthony and Sherri Webb, and architect Tim Shotts. Helen DiFate asked about the matching of materials of the existing home. The architect stated that materials would match the existing garage and home. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve with both staff recommendations. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The ARB approved unanimously.
4. 7801 FORSYTH BOULEVARD – ARCHITECTURE REVIEW – SIGN MODIFICATION Consideration of a request by Schott Schulte of Engraphix, Applicant, on behalf of M1 Bank, Owner, for the review of a sign modification.
Anna Krane provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following conditions: 1. Wall signs on the east façade should be located at or below first-floor height. 2. Wall signs on the south façade should be located at or below second-floor height. The ARB discussed the item with applicant’s representatives Scott Schulte, Amanda Norris, and Tyler Stevens. Tyler Stevens, architect, presented a PowerPoint for the project and clarified for the record that the roofline signage would be a bronze matching the structure rather than the black indicated on the application. Carolyn Gaidis asked about the colors and lighting of the signage. Lighting was clarified by the representatives to be backlit with a soft, halo-lit glow. Helen DiFate asked about the movement of the south façade sign placement from its current location on the east corner to the west corner. Tyler clarified that it was a design choice to avoid redundance. Kami asked about the coloring of the railing. Tyler clarified the design choice to have the railing as black. Carolyn Gaidis motioned to approve as submitted without the staff recommendations and with two alternative conditions. 1. The signage is to be bronze in color. 2. Signage shall be allowed on the bronze band at the roofline as proposed. Helen DiFate seconded the motion. The ARB approved unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 18:26.