July 18, 2022 — Meeting Minutes
MINUTES CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD July 18, 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 Bob Denlow Kami Waldman David Gipson, City Manager
ABSENT Ira Berkowitz, Aldermanic Representative
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Anna Krane, Director of Planning and Development Ryan Helle, Planner Stephanie Karr, City Attorney
MINUTES There were no minutes to approve.
DISCUSSION 1. SOLAR PANEL REGULATIONS Discussion and presentation in conjunction with the Sustainability Committee regarding Article XXVIII Renewable Energy Systems.
Anna Krane provided a summary prefacing the discussion. No representatives from the Sustainability Committee were present to provide comment. PC-ARB discussed existing and possible regulations. PC-ARB recommended that staff research code options in surrounding communities to see how other communities address concerns about historic structures, different panel types, and balance aesthetics with efficiency. Staff will return and present the findings to the PC-ARB in conjunction with the Sustainability Committee.
OLD BUSINESS 1. 750 WENNEKER DRIVE - Architectural Review – Exterior Alteration Consideration of a request by Bryan Law, Applicant, on behalf of James Zeng, owner, for review of the design and materials associated with the location of roof mounted solar array systems. Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report. Staff recommended that the applicant seek a variance or alternative compliance. ARB discussed the project. ARB unanimously recommended that the applicant seek a variance or alternative compliance.
NEW BUSINESS 1. 7601 WESTMORELAND AVENUE - Architectural Review – Exterior Alteration Consideration of a request by Schuyler Halverson, Applicant/Owner, for review of exterior siding repair and replacement on a single-family residence. Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report with a recommendation to approve with the following condition: A. The applicant shall select a siding material other than vinyl. No representative for the item was present at the meeting. ARB voted to continue this item to the next meeting.
2. 8027 FORSYTH BOULEVARD – Planned Unit Development – Public Art Consideration of a request by Meridith McKinley, Applicant, on behalf of 8027 Forsyth Acquisitions LLC, Owner, for the review of proposed public art associated with the approved Planned Unit Development for the subject property. Ryan Helle provided a summary of the staff report. Staff, on recommendation from the Public Art Advisory Committee, recommended approval of the piece. ARB discussed the item. Bob Denlow motioned to approve as submitted. Helen Difate seconded the motion, and the Board approved unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.