March 15, 2021 — Meeting Minutes

CITY PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD VIRTUAL ZOOM MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021 17:30 (05:30 PM)

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lichtenfeld at 17:30.

ROLL CALL

Chairman Steve Lichtenfeld, City Manager David Gipson, Aldermanic Representative Richard Lintz, Robert Denlow and Helen DiFate answered roll call. Carolyn Gaidis and George Hettich were absent.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

Stephanie Karr, City Attorney Susan M. Istenes, AICP, Planning Director

2 6602 ALAMO AVENUE – SITE PLAN REVIEW – NEW TOWNHOMES

Director Susan M. Istenes summarizes the following staff report: The subject property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection between Alamo Avenue and St. Rita Avenue. The property is currently zoned R-5 Medium-Low Density Multiple-Family Dwelling District. The property consists of two lots currently improved with a surface parking lot.

The proposed plat will consolidate the two lots to allow for the development of four townhomes. Development and design of the townhomes has been previously approved. The R-5 Medium-Low Density Multiple-Family Dwelling District requires a minimum lot width of 20 feet per townhouse unit and a minimum lot area of 1,974 square feet per townhouse unit. The consolidated lot will measure 11,678 square feet, which conforms to the R- 5 minimum standards.

Plan Commission Consideration

In considering and acting upon plats and other applicable plans, staff and the Plan Commission shall take the following objectives into consideration:

1. Compatibility of lot size and density; 2. Creation of a lot which provides adequate dimensions to construct improvements of similar size and nature to the surrounding area; 3. Creation of a lot which is in compliance with the area and frontage requirements (no flag lots) as specified in the Zoning Ordinance and provides for an orderly pattern of development; 4. Promotion of a creative approach to the use of land and related physical facilities resulting in better site layout and development; 5. Preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as natural topography, vegetation and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion; 6. Elimination of incompatible land configurations; 7. Consistency with good planning practices; 8. Compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances and standards.

Conclusion

Staff is of the opinion that the lot is consistent with the lots located in the immediate area with regard to size, frontage and arrangement.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS TO APPROVE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. 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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

BILL MASSMAN, MASSMANN LAND SURVEYORS GIVES PRESENTATION

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ROBERT DENLOW – MOTION TO APPROVE WITH THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH BY STAFF IN THE REPORT.

RICHARD LINTZ – SECOND THE MOTION

BOARD VOTES TO APPROVE WITH CONDITION, 5-0.

HAVING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 17:45.

_______________________________ Recording Secretary