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CITY OF OLIVETTE
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DESIGN COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 2026
The City of Olivette Planning and Community Design Commission (PCDC) held a meeting on January 15th,
2026, at 7:00 pm at the City Center located at 1140 Dielman Road and via videoconferencing on Zoom. Chair
Jurgiel called the meeting to order. The meeting was live streamed via Zoom and can be rewatched on
YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8G-
62GQ54c&list=PLoJAno3L5h_1OcCdSzFl75dUYMAhBoUhH&index=2
1. ROLL CALL:
On roll call, the following Commission and City Council members were present:
Rob Jurgiel (Chair) Sam Wallach (Vice Chair) Petree Powell (Secretary)
Laura Ragsdale Felicia Ford – joined after roll call. Tim Spiegelglass
Also in attendance: City Council Liaison, Bryan Lewis; Planning and Community Development Director, Carlos
Trejo; Senior Planner, Dawn Doty, and Zoning Administrator, Jack Carswell.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Chair Jurgiel started the meeting by explaining the meeting procedures. Chair Jurgiel asked for public
comments not related to any item on the agenda.
The minutes are written in the order of the meeting. The meeting did not follow the agenda in order; however,
all items were discussed.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 1000 Llewellyn Lane. Residential Addition.
Mr. Carswell took the podium to introduce the project. This item was before the Zoning Board of Adjustment
in February of 2025. The project was for a proposed garage, screen room, and two patios. Mr. Carswell
noted that due to the size of the improvements, an Arborist Report, Tree Inventory Plan, and Tree Protection
and Replacement Plan would be required per Ordinance #2821. Staff noted their concerns related to tree
protection because the Petitioner chose not to provide it. Staff were seeking clarification from the
Commission and Petitioner due to the primary hardship for the previously granted variance being related to
a large rear yard tree that the Petitioner would like to keep. However, no information was provided on the
status, or protection methods.
Next the Petitioner, Patrick Findley, took the podium to answer questions related to tree protection, and the
existing inventory. It was discussed that Arborist Report is not required due to no trees on the lot being
removed, however an Arborist must provide revised tree protection details in accordance with Ordinance
#2821.
Chair Jurgiel asked for public comments related to this item. There were none.
Vice Chair Wallach, motioned to approve the Petition for:
Site Plan, Community Design, and Concept Stormwater Management Review
for a new garage, screen room, and two flatwork patios totaling 1,438-sf. at 1000 Llewellyn Lane as presented
in the Memorandum from the Department of Planning and Community Development dated January 15th,
2026, subject to any staff conditions noted therein.
With the condition added, that an arborist report is not required, however the information related to tree
protection must be compliant with Ordinance #2821.
Seconded by Commissioner Ragsdale, upon roll call:
Commissioner Spiegelglass Yes
Commissioner Ragsdale Yes
Commissioner Ford Yes
Secretary Powell Yes
Vice Chair Wallach Yes
Chair Jurgiel Yes
The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
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Mr. Trejo noted that the next step in the process is to review the conditions of approval and apply for the
building permit.
B. 800 Braxton Court. New Single-Family Home.
Mr. Carswell took the podium to introduce 800 Braxton Court to the Commission, which is a new single-family
home. Mr. Carswell provided the Commission with an extensive staff review and presentation of the item and
noted that the two concerns were related to tree preservation and stormwater management. Concerns related
to tree preservation were that no information regarding the existing tree was provided besides the caliper and
location. Staff are awaiting information on this tree’s species and condition. The proposed site improvement
plan contained the proposed locations for additional tree planting; however, staff are still awaiting a species
list. Information regarding the proposed trees can be submitted to the city prior to obtaining occupancy.
Concerns related to stormwater were related to staff waiting to hear from the City’s stormwater consultant.
Staff were awaiting a review letter from him based on the proposed stormwater mitigation improvements.
Staff noted that two neighbors to the south stated their concerns related to water run-off. It is staff’s impression
that the proposed improvements will mitigate more run-off due to the size of the new home, and due to the
existing home not having any existing mitigation methods.
The Commission held a discussion related to the stormwater mitigation methods and noted that they would
like to hear from the neighbor who was present.
Chair Jurgiel asked for public comments related to this item.
Pavel Ivanchuk, the architect, took the podium to answer questions from the Commission, but noted that he
cannot speak on stormwater mitigation.
Philip Sutin, from 9717 Fairgreen Drive, took the podium to express his concerns related to water run-off and
water pooling on his property. Mr. Sutin is naturally lower due to grade. He was inquiring about the mitigation
methods and after some additional information, seemed content with the proposed mitigation measures.
Mr. Trejo pulled up photos to show the Commission how the natural grades fall. The Commission continued
to discuss and concluded deferring the item as staff await the stormwater consultant’s review letter.
The Petitioner, Oleg Derkach, took the podium to speak on the mitigation measures. The item remained
deferred for next PCDC meeting.
No action was taken.
C. Text Amendment: Article XVI Accessory Structure and Uses and Rooftop Solar Panels.
Mr. Trejo started by informing the Commission that in the past, solar panels would have to come before
PCDC. This text amendment is in place to help streamline the process. Mr. Trejo reviewed the text
amendment with the Commission and provided the Commission with a packet of all the homes that have
pulled permits for roof-top solar panels. The Commissioner’s noted a typo in the definitions that will be
addressed prior to appearing before Council. This text amendment is in place to review these panels at an
administrative level, rather than appear before the Commission.
Vice Chair Wallach, motioned to forward a recommendation to City Council for:
approval of a text amendment to Section 425.010 Definitions, being part of Chapter 425 Community
Design – General, and Article XVI Accessory Structures and Uses, being part of Chapter 400 Zoning
Regulations, both being part of Title IV Land Use of the Olivette Municipal Code, to authorize
administrative approval of certain residential rooftop solar panels.
Seconded by Commissioner Spiegelglass, upon roll call:
Commissioner Spiegelglass Yes
Commissioner Ragsdale Yes
Commissioner Ford Yes
Secretary Powell
Vice Chair Wallach Yes
Chair Jurgiel Yes
The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.
4. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Text Amendment to the LID Light Industrial District regarding Data Centers.
Mr. Trejo reiterated the information from the December 18th, 2025, meeting. He reviewed the current code
and provided the Commission with the proposed code changes. He also reviewed the conditions related to
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lot area, buffering, performance standards, generators, and battery energy storage systems. Mr. Trejo also
noted that Mrs. Doty created maps which depict what parcels in the LID District could potentially house a
data center, as a result of those conditions noted above. Discussion with the Commission was held related
to performance standards, lot area, and buffering from residential properties. The Commission also noted
that it would be beneficial for the City Attorney to review the language prior to the Commission forwarding a
recommendation.
No action was taken.
5. 2024 Comprehensive Plan:
Mr. Trejo presented the findings from the Commissioner’s Survey now that all of the topics have been
covered, and the Commission has had time to review and assess the potential community actions based on
priority. Mr. Trejo noted that next meeting the Commission will hold a discussion and review the timeline to
address the priorities.
6. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Meeting Minutes:
Minutes from December 18th, 2025, were presented and acknowledged by the Commission.
B. Reports:
Mr. Trejo updated the Commission on the status of current development projects, and upcoming meetings.
City Council Liaison Lewis updated the Commission on City reports and council news.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Jurgiel asked if there were any further questions or comments. Being none, the meeting adjourned at 8:28
PM.
Chair Jurgiel
Commissioner Ragsdale
Adopted 02. 19. 2026.
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