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- Mr. Trost stated that they were attempting to introduce some new materials to the area. - Commission members stated that, as a parking garage, the structure should fade to the background, rather than have attention drawn to it. - Commission members discussed the setbacks, pedestrian access, and landscaping. Mr. Trost stated there would be landscaping as required by the Zoning Code, specifically to the east of the garage. Pedestrian-scaled lighting would also be provided. - Would the solar panels on the roof be visible from the street? Mr. Trost stated they would not. - It was suggested that perhaps the drawings did not do the proposed material justice. Commission members asked if there were any other examples of the material in the St. Louis area. Mr. Trost stated the addition to the Nelson Atkins museum in Kansas City used this kind of channel glass. Commission members discussed this example and pointed out that there were significant differences in the use of the material there in comparison to the current proposal. This was a different context. - It appeared there was some intent to emphasize new activity at this location and tie the design into the proposed COCA expansion. - In conclusion, Commission members stated that there was no objection to the concept of the garage at this location. The concern was with the appearance of the façade as proposed as well as the façade materials. 5.b. Public Comments Ms. Cirri Moran 6652 Kingsbury Boulevard. Ms. Moran stated she had no problem with the garage project. She had concerns about parking and the impact on adjacent neighborhoods, Ames Place Subdivision and University Heights 2. There is a lot of unknown impact with the Loop Trolley opening soon. The COCA expansion plans need to be presented and reviewed in order to know all potential impacts on parking. An additional concern was with organizations holding major events on the same night. 5.c. Election of Officers A motion was made by Ms. Leach to maintain Donna Marin as Chairperson and Esley Hamilton as Vice-Chairperson. The motion was seconded by Ms. Jacobson and carried unanimously. 6. Reports 6.a. Council Liaison Report Mr. Glickert was not in attendance. 6.b. Department Report: Update from staff Ms. Riganti stated that the Site Plan for the proposed brewery and restaurant at the northeast corner of Olive Boulevard and North and South Road was approved by City Council. Also, HPC member Richard Wesenberg was moving out of state and will no longer be able to serve on the HPC. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. tğŭĻ Ѝ ƚŅ Ѝ