Commission rejects request to exceed 55% impervious coverage for pool at 65 Aberdeen Place

The Clayton City Planning Commission on July 7 denied an applicant's request for additional impervious coverage related to a proposed pool and pool deck at 65 Aberdeen Place, finding the materials and mitigation presented did not meet the commission's threshold for "just cause."

Staff explained the property is zoned R-1 and the project proposes a pool and patio that would exceed the city's maximum permitted impervious coverage. The applicant sought relief under section 405.18.90(b), which allows the planning commission to grant additional impervious coverage when an applicant demonstrates just cause. Staff concluded the applicant had not demonstrated just cause and recommended the commission not approve additional coverage. The staff report noted differences between applicant and staff calculations of impervious area and raised concerns about the clarity and sufficiency of overflow management mechanisms.

Brian Beck, the applicant, presented extensive materials and engineering measures intended to…