Ellisville public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and a regular meeting on December 15, 2021. At the regular meeting, the council will consider two bills: one approving a conditional use permit for Scooter's Coffee at 16006 Manchester Road, and another amending the building code to regulate construction hours.

• Bill #3732 - Conditional use permit for Scooter's Coffee at 16006 Manchester Road
• Bill #3733 - Amendment to Building Code regarding Construction Hours Regulations

The Ellisville City Council approved a conditional use permit for Scooter's Coffee to operate a drive-through coffee kiosk at 16006 Manchester Road, with amendments requiring cross access to the west and prohibiting signage on the south side. The council also approved extended work hours for Chick-fil-A construction at 304 Clarkson Road, revised construction hours regulations, and appointed Emily Laboube to the Park Advisory Board.

• Approved Scooter's Coffee conditional use permit (6-0)
• Approved Chick-fil-A extended work hours petition (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3502 amending construction hours regulations (6-0)
• Appointed Emily Laboube to Park Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (minutes: 5 ayes, 1 abstain)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet via videoconference to consider a request from Scooters Coffee Ellisville. The board will review the design, materials, and sign code waivers for a new facility at 16006 Manchester Road.

• Design and materials review for new Drive Through Facility at 16006 Manchester Road
• Sign Code Waivers for Scooters Coffee Ellisville

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Scooter's Coffee to operate a drive-through at 16006 Manchester Road. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a recommendation on the petition, which staff supports with conditions.

• Conditional use permit for Scooter's Coffee drive-through at 16006 Manchester Road
• New 664 sq ft coffee kiosk with two drive-through lanes
• Traffic assessment: 98 AM peak trips, below 100-trip study threshold
• Conditions include cross access easements, signage compliance, and lighting revisions
• Public hearing waiver recommended by staff

The Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the City Council for Scooter's Coffee's conditional use permit (CUP) for a drive-through coffee kiosk at 16006 Manchester Road. The Commission also approved a minor amendment to the existing CUP for No Name Brewing Company, LLC, allowing Jacob Manse to hold the liquor license instead of Virgil Avanzado d/b/a Boardwalk Pizza. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for Scooter's Coffee CUP for drive-through at 16006 Manchester Road (unanimous)
• Approved minor CUP amendment for No Name Brewing Company, LLC to hold liquor license at 15636/15638 Manchester Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting. The agenda includes a review of Bill #3731, which proposes changes to the Municipal Code regarding vehicle prowling.

• Bill #3731: Amends Municipal Code pertaining to Vehicle Prowling

The Ellisville City Council approved Ordinance #3500, adding Section 210.361 to the municipal code to address vehicle prowling. The ordinance passed unanimously on both readings. A request to allow two ducks at 72 Oak Hill Drive was not approved, as the motion to direct staff to review code amendments failed with only three affirmative votes.

• Approved Ordinance #3500 (Bill #3731) adding Section 210.361 on vehicle prowling, with all council members voting AYE on both readings.
• Denied a motion to direct staff to review legislation amending the code for duck regulations; the motion failed with 3 AYES (Roemerman, Compton, Cahill) and 2 NAYS (Boggs, McGrath).
• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the minutes from the November 17, 2021 Regular Council Meeting unanimously.

Board of Adjustment

The Ellisville Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Vapor Maven regarding the city's determination that a conditional use permit for a retail tobacco store is not authorized by the Municipal Code at 15639 Manchester Road in the C-3 Commercial Zoning District. The board will also elect officers for one-year terms.

• Public hearing on Vapor Maven appeal regarding retail tobacco store at 15639 Manchester Road
• Determination that conditional use permit is not authorized by Municipal Code
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for one-year terms

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is meeting to consider several bills, including the 2022 budget and capital program, a conditional use permit for a liquor-microbrewery at 15636-15638 Manchester Road (Boardwalk Pizza), and amendments to municipal code and a resolution establishing code enforcement policy and procedure.

• Bill #3728: Liquor-microbrewery CUP for 15636-15638 Manchester Road (Boardwalk Pizza)
• Bill #3729: 2022 Budget, Capital Program, Long Range Plan, and Position Classification and Pay Plan
• Bill #3730: Amends Municipal Code pertaining to Code Enforcement Duties
• Resolution #11-17-2021: Policy and Procedure for Code Enforcement

The Ellisville City Council approved the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget, capital program, long-range plan, and pay plan via Ordinance #3498. It also approved a conditional use permit and liquor license for Boardwalk Pizza to operate a microbrewery at 15636 and 15638 Manchester Road, with an amendment to adjust outdoor seating barriers. Additionally, the council passed ordinances amending code enforcement officer duties and adopted a code enforcement policy and procedures.

• Approved Ordinance #3497 granting a conditional use permit and liquor license to Boardwalk Pizza for a microbrewery at 15636 and 15638 Manchester Road, with an amendment to place barriers 3.5 feet from columns.
• Approved Ordinance #3498 adopting the 2022 Budget, Capital Program, Long Range Plan, and Position Classification and Pay Plan.
• Approved Ordinance #3499 amending Section 115.260 of the Municipal Code regarding Code Enforcement Officer Duties.
• Approved Resolution #11-17-2021 adopting a Code Enforcement Policy and Procedures.
• Approved the meeting agenda and minutes from November 3, 2021.
• Received and filed the Planning and Zoning Commission's positive recommendation for the Boardwalk Pizza conditional use permit.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two petitions: a continued request for a conditional use permit for a microbrewery and liquor sales at Boardwalk Pizza, and a request to amend an existing permit for a bank drive-thru. The commission will also elect a chairman and approve minutes.

• Continued petition #21-11-01: Virgil Avanzado seeks conditional use permit for microbrewery and liquor license at 15638 and 15636 Manchester Road (C-3 district).
• Petition #21-11-02: FCB Banks requests amendment to existing conditional use permit (Ordinance #2842) for financial institution with drive-through at 1300 Clarkson Clayton Center.
• Staff recommends positive recommendation for microbrewery subject to conditions including 15,000 barrels/year beer limit and patio fencing/signage.
• Commission will elect a chairman for the term until May 2022.

The commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a microbrewery and liquor license at Boardwalk Pizza Restaurant (15638/15636 Manchester Road), continued from October. It also unanimously approved a minor amendment to FCB Bank's conditional use permit for drive-through facilities at 1300 Clarkson Clayton Center. Both items passed 9-0 with all members present voting aye.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for microbrewery/liquor license at Boardwalk Pizza (9-0)
• Approved amendment to FCB Bank's conditional use permit for drive-through at 1300 Clarkson Clayton Center (9-0)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session at 6:30 pm and a regular meeting at 7:00 pm on November 3, 2021. The agenda text provided is only a list of meeting times and links to PDF agendas; no specific items are included in this text.

The Ellisville City Council approved three petitions: a fence at 1401 Virginia Drive subject to staff review of sight distances, a deck at 1340 Macklin Drive as presented, and waivers for a dental office at 184 Clarkson Road with amendments requiring a trash enclosure and staff investigation of cross access. The council also appointed two members to the Ellisville Marketplace Community Improvement District board and honored a volunteer.

• Approved fence petition at 1401 Virginia Drive, amended to require staff review of sight distances (unanimous)
• Approved deck petition at 1340 Macklin Drive as presented (unanimous)
• Approved dental office waivers at 184 Clarkson Road, amended to require white vinyl fence trash enclosure and staff investigation of cross access (unanimous)
• Appointed Raymond Yu and Anand Patel Jr to Ellisville Marketplace CID board, terms expiring April 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Ellisville Economic Development Commission is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, electing officers, and discussing old and new business items. Key topics include the Living Veteran Banners project, an e-newsletter, a survey, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Bluebird Business Awards for 2022. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to Saint Louis County gathering limitations.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Discussion of Living Veteran Banners in Bluebird Parking Lot
• Bluebird Business Awards 2022 decision by Commission
• Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Training 2022 discussion

The Economic Development Commission approved the agenda and prior minutes, then heard an update on the Elevate Ellisville comprehensive plan from Shockey Consulting. Officers were re-elected for the coming year, and the commission voted to continue the Living Veteran Banners program and Bluebird Business Awards for 2022. A draft newsletter and survey were discussed with minor changes to be incorporated.

• Approved agenda with amendment to hear Shockey Consulting first (7-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• Re-elected Charlie St. Onge as Chair (7-0)
• Re-elected Sarah Kinkade as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Re-elected Tom Weis as Secretary (7-0)
• Voted to continue Living Veteran Banners program for 2022
• Voted to proceed with Bluebird Business Awards for 2022

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session at 6:30 pm followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 pm on October 20, 2021. The council is deciding on four proposed bills, including a conditional use permit for a property on Old State Road and amendments to city codes on parking, tobacco retail, and right-of-way activities.

• Bill #3724: Conditional use permit for 206 Old State Road, Unit 1 (Gateway Design & Build)
• Bill #3725: Amends Chapter 355 on parking regulations
• Bill #3726: Amends Ord 3332 to correct scrivener's error in Retail Tobacco code
• Bill #3727: Amends Section 345.100 on prohibited activities in the right-of-way

The Ellisville City Council approved a conditional use permit for Scott Sortor d/b/a Gateway Design & Build to operate a residential home improvement contractor business at 206 Old State Road, Unit 1. The council also passed an ordinance amending parking regulations to a 72-hour limit and removing a section on adjacent parking. Additionally, it corrected a scrivener's error in a prior ordinance and updated solicitation activity rules.

• Approved conditional use permit for Gateway Design & Build at 206 Old State Road, Unit 1 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3494 amending parking regulations to 72-hour limit and removing adjacent parking section (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3495 correcting scrivener's error in Ordinance #3222 regarding retail tobacco stores (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3496 updating solicitation activities code to comply with federal ruling (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing a request to expand Boardwalk Pizza into an adjacent space at 15636 and 15638 Manchester Road. The project includes adding a microbrewery, tasting area, and additional seating. The commission will also consider a permit for a residential contractor to operate from 206 Old State Road.

• Conditional use permit for microbrewery and liquor license at 15638 and 15636 Manchester Road
• Conditional use permit for residential contractor operations at 206 Old State Road, Unit 1
• Election of Commission Chairman

The Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a conditional use permit for a microbrewery and liquor license at Boardwalk Pizza (15638/15636 Manchester Road) to gather more details on outdoor patio alcohol management. The commission also voted to waive the public hearing and forward a positive recommendation for a home improvement services business at 206 Old State Road, Unit 1. Greg Sanborn was elected Chairman, and the agenda and September 8, 2021 minutes were approved.

• Tabled Petition #21-10-01 for microbrewery/liquor license at Boardwalk Pizza (7-1, Tamulaitis nay)
• Waived public hearing and forwarded positive recommendation for Petition #21-10-02, home improvement business at 206 Old State Road (8-0)
• Elected Greg Sanborn as Chairman (8-0)
• Approved agenda as written (8-0)
• Approved September 8, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0, Foster abstained)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on October 6, 2021. They will discuss and potentially act on proposed legislation, including a use tax ballot measure for the April 2022 election and a 2021 budget amendment.

• Bill #3722 - Proposed Use Tax Ballot Language for April 2022 General Election
• Bill #3723 - 2021 Budget Amendment

The Ellisville City Council approved a waiver allowing outdoor live music at Clancy's Irish Pub, amended to only Friday and Saturday evenings. A variance for a chain-link fence at 342 Hutchinson Road was denied. The council also passed ordinances placing a use tax on the April 2022 ballot and amending the fiscal 2021 budget, and made appointments to city boards.

• Approved outdoor live music waiver for Clancy's Irish Pub, 40 Old State Road, limited to Friday and Saturday (7-0)
• Denied chain-link fence variance at 342 Hutchinson Road (3-4)
• Passed Ordinance #3491 placing use tax on April 5, 2022 ballot (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance #3492 amending fiscal 2021 budget (7-0)
• Appointed John Powell to Park Advisory Board (7-0)
• Appointed S. Cody Reinberg, Jason Reinberg, Greg Reinberg to Shawneetown Acres CID Board (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will meet on October 6, 2021, to review and approve the design and materials for a new bus shelter at 1283 Vero Lane along Clarkson Road, within the C-5 Planned Commercial Zoning District. The meeting will be held via live videoconference due to the Covid pandemic, immediately following the City Council's regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from September 15, 2021, and take public comments.

• Review of bus shelter design and materials at 1283 Vero Lane (Clarkson Road)
• Public comments session
• Approval of minutes from September 15, 2021
• Meeting held via videoconference due to Covid pandemic

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a preliminary conceptual meeting, a work session, and a regular meeting on September 15, 2021. The regular meeting includes proposed legislation on the 2021 tax rate and two conditional use permits (CUPs) for businesses at specific addresses.

• Bill #3719 - 2021 Tax Rate
• Bill #3720 - 15622 Manchester Road (GastroPit West), liquor license CUP
• Bill #3721 - 15822 Clayton Road (Fountains of West County), CUP lot consolidation amendment

The City Council unanimously approved the 2021 property tax rate ordinance, setting the rate at 12.3 cents per $100 residential and 13.3 cents per $100 commercial assessment. It also approved a conditional use permit for GastroPit West restaurant at 15622 Manchester Road, including a liquor license and a patio with bollards, and approved an amendment to the conditional use permit for The Fountains of West County at 15822 Clayton Road to extend the lot consolidation deadline. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance #3488 setting the 2021 property tax rate at 12.3 cents per $100 residential and 13.3 cents per $100 commercial assessment.
• Approved Ordinance #3489 granting GastroPit Ellisville, LLC a conditional use permit and liquor license for a restaurant at 15622 Manchester Road, with an amendment requiring bollards around the proposed patio.
• Approved Ordinance #3490 amending the conditional use permit for The Fountains of West County, LLC at 15822 Clayton Road to extend the time to satisfy the lot consolidation condition.
• Approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting.
• Received and filed Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations for the two conditional use permits.

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will consider two design petitions: a Chick-fil-A awning and canopy at 304 Clarkson Road, continued from a prior meeting, and a new 96-unit townhouse development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to the pandemic.

• Chick-fil-A design review for awning and canopy at 304 Clarkson Road (C-3 zoning)
• ELS Properties & JAMHAUS, LLC 96-unit townhouse development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive (R-2 zoning)
• Public comments and approval of September 1, 2021 minutes

The Architectural Review Board approved the design and materials for a new permanent awning and canopy at the Chick-fil-A restaurant at 304 Clarkson Road, replacing a temporary canopy with no changes to drive lanes. The board also approved the design and materials for a 96-unit multi-family townhouse development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive, with an amendment requiring at least three short-leaf Linden trees (2-inch caliper) in front of and on the east side of the retaining wall. Both approvals were unanimous. The meeting opened at 8:55 p.m. and adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

• Approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting, both unanimously.
• Approved Chick-fil-A's proposal for a new permanent awning and canopy at 304 Clarkson Road, as presented, with all seven members voting 'AYE'.
• Approved the ELS Properties/JAMHAUS LLC townhouse development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive, as amended, with all seven members voting 'AYE'.
• Amended the townhouse petition to require a minimum of three short-leaf Linden trees with a 2-inch caliper in front of and on the east side of the retaining wall, passed unanimously.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permit petitions: one for a liquor license at the new GastroPit West restaurant on Manchester Road, and another to amend an existing permit for The Fountains of West County facility on Clayton Road. The commission will also elect a new chairman and honor former Chairman John Ellebrecht. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to the Covid pandemic.

• Conditional Use Permit for liquor license at GastroPit West, 15622 Manchester Road (C-3 district)
• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit for The Fountains of West County, 15822 Clayton Road (C-2 district)
• Election of Chairman
• Resolution honoring former Chairman John Ellebrecht

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation for a conditional use permit allowing GastroPit Ellisville, LLC to operate a full-service restaurant with a full liquor license at 15622 Manchester Road. The commission also recommended approval of an amendment to the Fountains of West County conditional use permit to allow 5-year extensions of the lot consolidation condition. The election of a new chair was postponed to the next meeting, and a resolution honoring former Chairman John Ellebrecht was approved.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for GastroPit conditional use permit (7-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Fountains of West County CUP amendment (7-0)
• Approved resolution honoring former Chairman John Ellebrecht (7-0)
• Postponed chair election to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a preliminary conceptual meeting, a work session, and a regular meeting on September 1, 2021. The main item is the second reading of Bill #3714, which concerns a proposed townhome development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Rd. The agenda includes only this proposed legislation and procedural items.

• Second reading of Bill #3714 for townhome development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Rd

The Ellisville City Council approved Bill #3714, as amended, which rezones 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive to the R-2 Planned Residential Zoning District and issues a conditional use permit for a multi-family townhouse development. The approval includes a sidewalk requirement along Autumn View Terrace Drive. The vote was 5-2, with Council Members Boggs and Mayor Roemerman voting against. The ordinance becomes Ordinance #3487.

• Approved rezoning and CUP for townhouse development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive (5-2)
• Amended bill to require sidewalk along Autumn View Terrace Drive (7-0)
• Appointed Mindy Kelley to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board is meeting to review and potentially approve the design and materials for a new awning and canopy at the Chick-fil-A restaurant and drive-through at 304 Clarkson Road. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and public comments. Due to the pandemic, the meeting is held via live videoconference.

• Petition of Chick-fil-A for review and approval of design and materials for new awning and canopy at 304 Clarkson Road
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2021
• Public comments period

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board met on September 1, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item, a request by Chick-fil-A for a new awning and canopy at 304 Clarkson Road, was tabled to the next meeting because no representatives were present to answer questions. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes)
• Approved July 21, 2021 minutes (all ayes)
• Tabled Chick-fil-A awning/canopy review at 304 Clarkson Road (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to review several legislative bills. Items include a new townhome development, conditional use permits for a therapy business, and a professional services agreement.

• Townhome development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Rd
• CUP approvals for Body Centered Therapy at 16024 Manchester Rd, Suite 245
• Professional Services Agreement with ArchImages, Inc. for Proposed Government Center
• Ordinance amending code regarding Candidacy Filing Date Changes

The Ellisville City Council held a public hearing and voted on first reading to advance Bill #3714, which would rezone 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive to R-2 and grant a conditional use permit for a 96-unit townhome development. The motion passed 5-2, with Mayor Roemerman and Council Member Boggs voting no. The second reading is scheduled for the next meeting. The council also approved a conditional use permit for Body Centered Therapy (Ordinance #3484), an agreement with ArchImages Inc. for city hall and police facility renovations (Ordinance #3485), and an ordinance amending candidacy filing dates (Ordinance #3486).

• Advanced Bill #3714 (rezoning and CUP for 96-unit townhome development) on first reading (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance #3484: conditional use permit for Body Centered Therapy massage services (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #3485: agreement with ArchImages Inc. for city hall and police facility renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #3486: amended candidacy filing dates for municipal elections (unanimous)
• Approved Gambrill Gardens Fall Festival event request, amended to include posting on city website (unanimous)
• Received and filed Planning and Zoning Commission's positive recommendation for Body Centered Therapy CUP (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Miller to Parks Advisory Board (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal for a four-story, 225-unit multi-family building and commercial space at 15970 Manchester Road. The Commission issued a positive recommendation with specific landscaping and environmental conditions. The meeting also included discussions regarding a new 96-unit townhome development on Autumn View Terrace Drive.

• Positive recommendation for mixed-use development at 15970 Manchester Road
• Proposed 225-unit multi-family dwelling and commercial building (Petition #21-07-01)
• Request for minor amendment to Smoothie King drive-through at 15819 Fountain Plaza Drive
• Proposed 96-unit multi-family townhome development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive
• Request for massage therapy services permit at 16024 Manchester Road, Suite 245

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a minor amendment to an existing conditional use permit for a drive-through facility at the Smoothie King located at 15819 Fountain Plaza Drive. The commission also voted to forward a positive recommendation for a conditional use permit for a massage therapy establishment at 16024 Manchester Road, Suite 245. Both votes were unanimous among the eight commissioners present, with one commissioner absent.

• Approved minor amendment to Conditional Use Permit for Smoothie King drive-through at 15819 Fountain Plaza Drive (8-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for conditional use permit for Body Centered Therapy massage services at 16024 Manchester Road, Suite 245 (8-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Ellisville Economic Development Commission is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes and hear that the Living Veteran Banners project in the Bluebird parking lot is complete. The commission will also discuss social media and the e-newsletter, and seek volunteers to lead new tasks including a survey, sidewalk banner project, and 2022 business awards.

• Living Veteran Banners in Bluebird Parking Lot reported as completed
• Discussion of social media and e-newsletter efforts
• Volunteers sought for EDC Mission review, survey, and Sidewalk Luminaire Banners
• Planning for Bluebird Business Awards 2022 and Training 2022

The Economic Development Commission voted unanimously to move forward with a new business survey, with Commissioner Melton, Keltner, and Planner Hood preparing questions. The commission also approved the agenda and revised minutes, and discussed updates on veteran banners, a newsletter, and potential 2022 business awards.

• Approved agenda (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes as revised (7-0, 2 absent)
• Voted unanimously to conduct a new business survey
• Commissioner Melton to work with Keltner and Hood on survey questions

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting to consider four pieces of proposed legislation, including two residential developments and two conditional use permit approvals. The agenda lists only proposed bills, with no indication of final votes or decisions at this stage.

• Bill #3713 — apartment development at 15790 Manchester Road (Midas site)
• Bill #3714 — townhome development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Rd (ELS-JAMHAUS)
• Bill #3715 — CUP approval at 206 Old State Road, Unit 2
• CUP approval at 3145 Park Avenue

The Ellisville City Council approved a rezoning and site development plan for a $50 million mixed-use development at 15970 Manchester Road, allowing a four-story, up to 230-unit apartment building and a separate commercial building. The council also approved a conditional use permit for an online sales and distribution business at 206 Old State Road, Unit 2, and authorized a grant application for a parks amphitheater project. A public hearing for a 96-unit townhome development was continued to August 18, 2021, and a petition for a customs shop was withdrawn.

• Approved rezoning of 15970 Manchester Road to C-5 and site plan for Midas development (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 3145 Park Avenue LLC online sales business at 206 Old State Road, Unit 2 (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing St. Louis County Municipal Parks Grant application for amphitheater project (6-0)
• Appointed Greg Sanborn to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Approved motion to return all board/commission/council meetings to Zoom-only for three months (5-1, Cahill nay)
• Continued public hearing for 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive townhome development to August 18, 2021
• Withdrawn petition for Mack's Customs LLC conditional use permit at 206 Old State Road, Unit 1

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board is meeting to review and approve design and materials for two proposed projects: a 4-story apartment complex at 15970 Manchester Road and a 1,000-square-foot Kaldi's Coffee shop at 147 Clarkson Road. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda, prior minutes, and public comments.

• Review of Midas Ellisville, LLC apartment complex design (4-story building, 15970 Manchester Road, Lot 2, C-5 zoning)
• Review of Kaldi's Coffee shop design (1,000 sq ft building, 147 Clarkson Road, C-5 zoning)
• Approval of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comments period

The Architectural Review Board approved the design and materials for a new 4-story apartment complex at 15970 Manchester Road (Midas Ellisville, LLC) and a new 1,000-square-foot coffee shop with drive-through at 147 Clarkson Road (Kaldi's Coffee). Both approvals were unanimous (6-0). The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the June 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved design/materials for 4-story apartment complex at 15970 Manchester Road (6-0)
• Approved design/materials for Kaldi's Coffee shop at 147 Clarkson Road (6-0)
• Approved agenda and June 16, 2021 minutes (all ayes)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on June 16, 2021, with the main item being proposed legislation for approvals at 100 Clarkson Rd and 1319 Froesel Dr, the Chase Bank location. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Bill #3712 - Approvals for 100 Clarkson Rd & 1319 Froesel Dr (Chase Bank)

The Council approved a rezoning and site development plan for a new Chase Bank with a drive-through ATM at 100 Clarkson Road and 1319 Froesel Drive, changing the zoning from C-3 to C-5. The Council also approved a special event liquor license for the St. Clare of Assisi Oktoberfest, a fee waiver for the Ellisville Athletic Association's liquor license renewal, and the renewal of 35 liquor licenses. A motion to require in-person attendance for petitioners and public commenters failed, and a motion to open meetings to the public passed.

• Approved rezoning to C-5 and site development for Chase Bank at 100 Clarkson Road and 1319 Froesel Drive (7-0)
• Approved special event liquor license for St. Clare of Assisi Oktoberfest (7-0)
• Approved $450 liquor license renewal fee waiver for Ellisville Athletic Association (7-0)
• Approved renewal of 35 liquor licenses for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Denied motion to require in-person attendance for petitioners and public commenters (3-4)
• Approved motion to open meetings to the public (5-2)

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board is meeting to review and approve the design and materials for a new JPMorgan Chase Bank building with a drive-through at 100 Clarkson Road and 1319 Froesel Drive. The site is currently zoned C-3 Commercial and would be part of a proposed C-5 Planned Commercial district. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• New financial institution building with drive-through at 100 Clarkson Road and 1319 Froesel Drive
• Request by Chad Fairbanks, Core States Group, on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
• Review of design and materials for proposed C-5 Planned Commercial Zoning District (currently C-3)
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting
• Public comments session

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the design and materials for a new Chase Bank branch with a drive-through at 100 Clarkson Road and 1319 Froesel Drive. The 3,320-square-foot building will use the national prototype. The board also approved the agenda and the April 21, 2021 minutes without public comment.

• Approved Chase Bank design and materials at 100 Clarkson Road and 1319 Froesel Drive (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the City Council for the rezoning of 100 Clarkson Road and 1319 Froesel Drive to C-5 Planned Commercial, subject to conditions including cross access, landscaping, and a parking waiver. The Commission also recommended approval of a conditional use permit amendment for an online sales business at 206 Old State Road, Units 6 & 7, and approved a resolution honoring former Commissioner Rob Compton.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for Chase Bank rezoning to C-5 with conditions (6-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for CUP amendment at 206 Old State Road (6-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Rob Compton (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation for a zoning change and site plan for a four-story, 225-unit apartment building with commercial space at 15970 Manchester Road, subject to conditions including a Phase 2 environmental study and landscaping. The commission also forwarded a positive recommendation for a 96-unit townhome development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive, with conditions including a privacy fence if neighbors agree. A conditional use permit for an auto detailing and performance shop at 206 Old State Road, Unit 1, was recommended with a condition prohibiting on-site auto service work, and a permit for an online glass art business at Unit 2 was recommended without conditions.

• Approved forwarding a positive recommendation for the Midas Ellisville, LLC mixed-use development at 15970 Manchester Road, with conditions including a Phase 2 environmental study and landscaping.
• Approved forwarding a positive recommendation for the ELS Properties and JAMHAUS, LLC townhome development at 16216 Autumn View Terrace Drive, with conditions including a potential privacy fence and 'Ellisville' in the name.
• Approved forwarding a positive recommendation for Mack's Customs LLC conditional use permit at 206 Old State Road, Unit 1, with the condition that no on-site auto service work is allowed.
• Approved forwarding a positive recommendation for 3145 Park Avenue, LLC conditional use permit at 206 Old State Road, Unit 2, for an online sales and shipping business.
• Approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 9, 2021 meeting.

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on May 19, 2021, beginning at 6:35 pm and 7:00 pm respectively. The council will consider three proposed pieces of legislation: an appeal of a conditional use permit for a day-care facility, a rezoning request for an orthodontics office, and a conditional use permit for an auto repair business.

• Bill #3709 - Appeal of day-care CUP at 15468 Manchester Road (Higher Ground Education)
• Bill #3710 - Rezoning to C-5 Planned Commercial and site plan at 309 Clarkson Road (Ries Orthodontics)
• Bill #3711 - Auto repair/service CUP at 15434-15436 Manchester Road (Caliber Collision)

The Ellisville City Council approved the rezoning of 309 Clarkson Road for Ries Orthodontics (Ordinance #3479) with amendments requiring full access on Clarkson Road, no access to Field Avenue, and ADA parking in front of the building. The council also approved a conditional use permit for Caliber Collision at 15434-15436 Manchester Road (Ordinance #3480). A reconsideration of the Higher Ground Education daycare CUP (Bill #3709) was denied unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 309 Clarkson Road to C-5 with amendments (4-2, Duffy and Boggs dissenting)
• Approved CUP for Caliber Collision auto repair at 15434-15436 Manchester Road (unanimous)
• Denied reconsideration of Higher Ground Education daycare CUP at 15468 Manchester Road (unanimous)
• Received and filed Planning and Zoning recommendations for both rezoning and CUP
• Administered oath of office to Council Member Rob Compton

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will meet on May 19, 2021, to review and approve the design and materials for a new medical office building for Ries Orthodontics at 309 Clarkson Road, within a proposed C-5 Planned Commercial Zoning District. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to Saint Louis County gathering limitations. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and public comments.

• Review of Ries Orthodontics new medical office building at 309 Clarkson Road
• Proposed C-5 Planned Commercial Zoning District designation
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2021
• Public comments period

The Architectural Review Board approved the design and materials for a new medical office building at 309 Clarkson Road, as proposed by Ries Orthodontics. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The accessible parking ramp will be reviewed during permitting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved design and materials for 309 Clarkson Road medical office building (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to rezone 309 Clarkson Road from Single-Family Residential to Planned Commercial for a new medical office building. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for an auto repair shop at 15434-15436 Manchester Road. Additionally, the commission will elect its officers and conduct an annual refresher training.

• Public hearing on rezoning 309 Clarkson Road from R-1 to C-5 Planned Commercial for Ries Orthodontics
• Conditional use permit request for Caliber Collision auto repair at 15434-15436 Manchester Road
• Election of Planning and Zoning Commission officers
• Annual refresher training for commission members

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning petition for Ries Orthodontics at 309 Clarkson Road, changing the zoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-5 Planned Commercial. The approval was subject to conditions including a sidewalk along Field Avenue, additional landscaping, and restricted access to the site. The commission also forwarded a positive recommendation for a conditional use permit for Caliber Collision at 15434-15436 Manchester Road, with conditions including cross access and landscaping.

• Approved rezoning of 309 Clarkson Road to C-5 Planned Commercial for Ries Orthodontics (7-2)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Caliber Collision conditional use permit at 15434-15436 Manchester Road (8-1)
• Approved agenda with petition numbering amendment (8-0)
• Approved April 14, 2021 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Elected John Ellebrecht as Chairman and Al Tamulaitis as Secretary (9-0)
• Continued PZ annual refresher until Chairman replacement (unanimous)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on May 5, 2021. The main item is proposed legislation Bill #3708, which would approve a boundary adjustment plat for properties at 20 and 30 Covert Lane. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Bill #3708 - Boundary Adjustment Plat approval for 20 and 30 Covert Lane

The Ellisville City Council approved Ordinance #3478, a boundary adjustment plat for properties at 30 and 20 Covert Lane, correcting the property line between two R-1 zoned lots. The council also appointed Rob Compton to fill the unexpired District 1 council seat until the next general election in April 2022. Newly elected council members Linda Reel and Curt Boggs were sworn in, and a vacancy was noted for District 3 due to Council Member-elect Chismarich moving out of city limits.

• Approved Ordinance #3478, boundary adjustment plat for 30 and 20 Covert Lane (5-0, Cahill abstained)
• Appointed Rob Compton to fill unexpired District 1 council term (6-0)
• Swore in newly elected council members Linda Reel and Curt Boggs
• Denied request to waive permit fee for boundary adjustment (council not amenable)

Economic Development Commission

The Ellisville Economic Development Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, accessible via videoconference due to Saint Louis County gathering limits. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, an update on living veteran banners in the Bluebird Parking Lot, and a training workshop update from Commissioner Kinkade. No major decisions or new proposals are listed beyond these routine items.

• Update on Living Veteran Banners in Bluebird Parking Lot
• Training workshops update from Commissioner Kinkade in May
• Approval of minutes from March 30, 2021 meeting

The Economic Development Commission voted unanimously to support existing Small Business Administration (SBA) business offerings and to create a digital newsletter for Ellisville businesses. The commission also discussed updates on the Living Veteran Banners program, with a second set of banners ordered for installation before July 4th. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were discussions about training, social media, and marketing.

• Approved motion to support SBA business offerings and create a digital newsletter (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)

Park Advisory Board

The Park Advisory Board will review updates on the Amphitheater Project, Hummingbird Trail, and EDGE Aquatic Center COVID-19 guidelines. The meeting also includes discussions regarding summer recreation programs and an upcoming Dog Park Open House.

• Amphitheater Project status update
• Hummingbird Trail update
• EDGE Aquatic Center COVID guidelines
• Dog Park Open House on May 1, 2021
• Spring Park Tour discussion

The Park Board approved the agenda and February minutes, and received reports on the amphitheater project, Hummingbird Trail overlay, EDGE Aquatic Center COVID guidelines, summer programs, concerts, and the dog park open house. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the board selected May 22 for a spring park tour.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved February 8, 2021 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Selected May 22, 9-11am for spring park tour

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several proposed bills, including a rezoning request, text amendments for electric vehicle charging stations, and a conditional use permit for a drive-through at Culver's. The agenda also includes preliminary conceptual and work session discussions.

• Bill #3705: Rezoning 119 Old State Road to C-1 Open Space Commercial Zoning District
• Bill #3706: Text amendments regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Bill #3707: Drive-through CUP and boundary adjustment for 15978 Manchester Road (Culver's)

The Ellisville City Council approved three ordinances: rezoning 119 Old State Road to C-1 commercial, adding electric vehicle charging station regulations, and issuing a conditional use permit for a Culver's restaurant with drive-through at 15978 Manchester Road. It also approved a fence variance and a food truck request, and supported the Lights Out Heartland campaign.

• Approved rezoning of 119 Old State Road to C-1 (6-0)
• Approved EV charging station regulations (6-0)
• Approved Culver's conditional use permit and site plan (6-0)
• Approved fence variance at 1501 La Dina with condition (6-0)
• Approved food truck request for Ellisville Athletic Association (6-0)
• Approved Lights Out Heartland resolution (6-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet via videoconference to consider two petitions. The board will review design, signage, and menu board plans for a new Culver’s on Manchester Road, as well as a request for an above-ground diesel generator at an existing AT&T tower.

• Design, sign variance, and menu board approval for Culver’s Restaurant at 15978 and 15970 (partial) Manchester Road
• Approval of an above-ground diesel back-up power generator at 15959 Manchester Road

The Architectural Review Board approved the design, materials, sign variances, and menu board for a new Culver's Restaurant at 15978 and 15970 (partial) Manchester Road. The board also approved an AT&T above-ground diesel backup generator at 15959 Manchester Road, with amendments requiring landscaping screening and green-painted bollards if installed. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Culver's Restaurant design, materials, sign variances, and menu board (6-0)
• Approved AT&T diesel backup generator with landscaping screening and green bollards amendment (6-0)
• Approved AT&T generator petition as amended (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider actions on three petitions: a rezoning request for 119 Old State Road, a text amendment for electric car charging station regulations (continued from March), and a conditional use permit for a Culver's Restaurant with drive-through at 15978 Manchester Road. The commission will also consider adopting a member handbook. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to county gathering restrictions.

• Rezone 119 Old State Road from R-1 to C-1 (Petition #21-04-01)
• Text amendment for electric car charging station regulations (Petition #21-04-02)
• Conditional use permit for Culver's Restaurant drive-through at 15978 Manchester Road (Petition #21-04-03)
• Consideration of Planning and Zoning Member Handbook (Petition #21-04-04)

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation for a zoning change at 119 Old State Road from R-1 to C-1, with conditions including landscape waivers and a cross access easement. They also forwarded a positive recommendation for text amendments on electric car charging stations and for a conditional use permit for Culver's Restaurant at 15978 Manchester Road. The Commission approved the PZ Handbook. All votes were 7-1 with Commissioner Niebling dissenting on the rezoning and Culver's items.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for rezoning 119 Old State Road to C-1 with conditions (7-1)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for electric car charging station text amendments (8-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Culver's conditional use permit with conditions (7-1)
• Approved the Planning and Zoning Member Handbook (8-0)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on April 7, 2021. The regular meeting includes second readings of two proposed bills: one for a conditional use permit for a daycare at 15468 Manchester Road (Higher Ground), and another for text amendments to chain-link fence regulations.

• Bill #3702 - Second reading of daycare conditional use permit (CUP) at 15468 Manchester Road (Higher Ground)
• Bill #3703 - Second reading of text amendments pertaining to chain-link fence

The Ellisville City Council denied a conditional use permit for a day-care facility at 15468 Manchester Road, and also rejected a proposed text amendment to zoning regulations regarding chain-link fencing.

• Denied Bill #3702, day-care CUP at 15468 Manchester Road (1-5)
• Rejected Bill #3703, text amendment on chain-link fencing (3-3)
• Approved accessory structure petition at 16148 Clayton Road with amendment (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Krystal Keltner to Economic Development Commission (6-0)

Economic Development Commission

The commission will receive feedback regarding the Bluebird Business Awards and an update on banners in the Bluebird parking lot. The meeting also includes an update on upcoming training workshops.

• Bluebird Business Awards business community feedback
• Update on banners in Bluebird Parking Lot
• Commissioner Kinkade update regarding May training workshops

The Economic Development Commission voted to cancel the 2021 Bluebird Business Awards due to low business interest, and decided to wait until 2022. The Commission also reviewed and preferred a double-banner design for the Living Veteran Banners in the Bluebird Parking Lot, with revisions to be coordinated by the City Planner.

• Cancelled 2021 Bluebird Business Awards (5-0)
• Preferred double banner design for Living Veteran Banners
• Removed number of living veterans from banner design and added 'our' to read 'Honoring our Army Vets living in Ellisville'
• Agreed to coordinate banner revisions and draft sponsorship program for May meeting

City Council

The Ellisville City Council approved Bill #3704, adding auto repair, auto service, and car wash as permitted uses in the M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District, making it Ordinance #3474. The council tabled Bill #3703, which would revise chain-link fencing regulations, sending it back to staff for clarification. The council also gave first reading to Bill #3702, a conditional use permit for a day-care facility at 15468 Manchester Road, with a final vote scheduled for April 7, 2021. Two petitions for fence variances were denied: one for a chain-link fence at 7 Rendina Court and one for a second accessory structure at 16152 Clayton Road.

• Approved Bill #3704, adding auto repair, auto service, and car wash as permitted uses in the M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District (Ordinance #3474).
• Tabled Bill #3703, which would revise chain-link fencing regulations, sending it back to staff for clarification.
• Gave first reading to Bill #3702, a conditional use permit for a day-care facility at 15468 Manchester Road; final reading set for April 7, 2021.
• Denied petition for a chain-link fence variance at 7 Rendina Court.
• Denied petition for a second accessory structure at 16152 Clayton Road.
• Received and filed Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations on day-care CUP, chain-link fencing text amendments, and auto uses in M-1 district.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a day-care center at 15468-15472 Manchester Road, along with three city-initiated zoning text amendments. The commission will also discuss training manual and operating rules amendments. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Conditional use permit for Higher Ground Education day-care at 15468-15472 Manchester Road (Petition #21-03-01)
• Text amendment to modify chain-link fencing regulations (Petition #21-03-02)
• Text amendment to add auto repair as permitted use in M-1 Light Industrial District (Petition #21-03-03)
• Text amendment to adopt electric car charging station regulations (Petition #21-03-04)
• Discussion of training manual and amendments to operating rules

The Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation for a conditional use permit for a day-care facility at 15468 Manchester Road, with staff recommendations on traffic and safety. It also recommended text amendments to prohibit chain-link fences over 4 feet in height and to allow auto repair, service, and wash uses by right in the M-1 Light Industrial district. A proposed text amendment on electric car charging stations was continued to the April meeting for further discussion.

• Approved agenda as amended to remove the Training Manual item.
• Approved the February 10, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a day-care at 15468 Manchester Road, with staff recommendations on traffic and safety.
• Recommended a text amendment to prohibit chain-link fences over 4 feet in height, with replacement of existing fences allowed.
• Recommended a text amendment to allow auto repair, service, and wash uses by right in the M-1 Light Industrial district.
• Continued the text amendment on electric car charging stations to the April meeting.

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 3, 2021. The agenda includes proposed resolutions to apply for MoDOT grants related to DWI enforcement and hazardous moving violations. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution #03-03-2021A: MoDOT DWI Grant Application
• Resolution #03-03-2021B: MoDOT HMV Grant Application

The Ellisville City Council met via videoconference on March 3, 2021, due to COVID-19 gathering limits. The council approved two resolutions authorizing grant applications to the Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety Division for DWI enforcement and hazardous moving violations enforcement. Both resolutions passed unanimously with six ayes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #03-03-2021A authorizing MoDOT DWI enforcement grant application (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #03-03-2021B authorizing MoDOT hazardous moving violations enforcement grant application (6-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will meet via videoconference on March 3, 2021, immediately after the City Council's regular meeting. The board will consider a request for sign variances from Mueller Furniture at 15424 Manchester in the C-3 Commercial Zoning District. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of the agenda, minutes from February 17, 2021, and public comments.

• Sign variance request for Mueller Furniture, 15424 Manchester, C-3 Commercial Zoning District
• Public comments period
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2021

The Architectural Review Board approved a sign variance request for Mueller Furniture at 15424 Manchester Road, with an amendment limiting the eastern wall sign to 200 square feet. The approval was unanimous. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Approved the sign variance for Mueller Furniture, amended to cap the eastern wall sign at 200 square feet, unanimously.

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on February 17, 2021. The main business is voting on two proposed bills for conditional use permits (CUPs) on Old State Road, one for a service business and one for a dental office expansion.

• Bill #3700: CUP for Doyle Patton Service at 206 Old State Rd, Units 4&5
• Bill #3701: Parking CUP and building addition for Zieba Dentistry at 420-428 Old State Rd

The Ellisville City Council approved two conditional use permits: one for Doyle Patton Services to operate an appliance/HVAC repair business at 206 Old State Road, Units 4 & 5, and another for Zieba Family Dentistry to build a parking lot at 420 Old State Road and add to the building at 428 Old State Road. Both approvals were unanimous (6-0). The Zieba permit includes a condition requiring demolition of the existing home at 420 Old State Road within six months of project completion. The council also appointed Leland Foster to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved conditional use permit for Doyle Patton Services at 206 Old State Road, Units 4 & 5 (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan for Zieba Family Dentistry at 420 and 428 Old State Road, with condition to demolish home within 6 months (6-0)
• Appointed Leland Foster to the Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will meet via videoconference to consider a request from Dr. Charles Zieba for review and approval of the design and materials for an addition to a building at 428 Old State Road in the C-3 Commercial Zoning District. The board will also approve minutes from its December 2, 2020 meeting and take public comments.

• Review of addition design at 428 Old State Road (C-3 Commercial Zoning District)
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2020
• Public comments period

The Architectural Review Board approved the design and materials for an addition to the building at 428 Old State Road (Zieba Family Dentistry) in the C-3 Commercial Zoning District. The approval was amended to require a complimentary finish on the remaining garage/outbuilding at the adjacent property (420 Old State Road). The motion to approve as amended passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Amended request to require complimentary finish on remaining garage/outbuilding (6-0)
• Approved addition at 428 Old State Road as amended (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting to consider two conditional use permit petitions. The first is for an appliance/HVAC repair business at 206 Old State Road, including a minor plat amendment to combine two condominium units. The second is for off-street parking and related waivers at 420 Old State Road and a building addition at 428 Old State Road. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Conditional use permit for appliance/HVAC repair business at 206 Old State Road, Units 4 & 5 (Petition #21-02-01)
• Minor amendment to condominium plat to combine two units into one at 206 Old State Road
• Conditional use permit for off-street parking, parking in excess of maximum, landscape waivers, and application fee waiver at 420 Old State Road (Petition #21-02-02)
• Building addition at 428 Old State Road within C-3 Commercial Zoning District
• Meeting held via videoconference due to Saint Louis County gathering restrictions

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward positive recommendations for two conditional use permit petitions. The first allows an appliance/HVAC service business at 206 Old State Road, Units 4 & 5, with a minor condominium plat amendment. The second permits off-street parking, landscape waivers, and an application fee waiver for a new parking lot at 420 Old State Road, with conditions including removal of gravel surfaces.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for Petition #21-02-01: conditional use permit for appliance/HVAC business at 206 Old State Road, Units 4 & 5 (8-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Petition #21-02-02: conditional use permit for off-street parking, landscape waivers, and fee waiver at 420 Old State Road, subject to staff recommendations and gravel removal (8-0)
• Approved agenda as written (8-0)
• Approved December 9, 2020 meeting minutes (8-0)

Park Advisory Board

The Ellisville Park Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting virtually due to Saint Louis County gathering limits. The board will approve the agenda and minutes from October 2019, hear public comments, and receive a director's report on recreation programs, the 2021 activity guide, and upcoming events. Old business includes an amphitheater project status update and a report from the Community Art and History Council. New business is a spring park tour.

• Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19 gathering limits
• Introduction of new park board members Mindy Kelley, John Mueller, Cory Murner
• Easter Egg Scramble scheduled for March 27
• Dog Park Open House scheduled for May 1
• Amphitheater project status update

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 3, 2021. They will consider extending a temporary COVID-related suspension ordinance and a resolution to accept a federal grant for a roundabout at Old State Road and Ridge Road.

• Bill #3699 - Temporary Covid Suspension Ordinance Extension
• Res #02-03-2021 - Old State Road at Ridge Road Roundabout STP Grant

The Ellisville City Council approved a temporary COVID-19 testing site at the Ellisville Athletic Association parking lot, set to begin the week of February 8, 2021. They also passed an ordinance extending the city manager's authority to suspend ordinance enforcement during the pandemic, and approved a resolution to apply for federal funding for a roundabout at Old State Road and Ridge Road. Additionally, Jane Hoyt was appointed as an alternate member to the Board of Adjustment.

• Approved temporary COVID-19 testing site at 2301 Westhills Park Drive (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance #3471 extending city manager's pandemic suspension authority (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for federal funding for roundabout at Old State Road and Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Appointed Jane Hoyt as alternate member to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Ellisville Economic Development Commission is meeting via videoconference to handle routine business, including accepting a resignation, electing a new secretary, and discussing the Bluebird Business Awards and training workshops. They will also get updates on banners in the Bluebird parking lot and sidewalk luminaire signage, the latter of which failed as a text amendment.

• Tom Reel resignation
• Election of Secretary (1-year term)
• Bluebird Business Awards discussion
• Training workshops discussion
• Sidewalk luminaire signage text amendment failed

The Economic Development Commission decided to redesign the Living Veteran Banners to display the six service branch emblems and the number of living veterans instead of individual names, with a sponsorship program for businesses. They also scheduled a March 30, 2021 Zoom meeting to revisit the Bluebird Business Awards, which may be canceled again. Tom Weis was elected as interim secretary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with amendment to add Catylist presentation (5-0)
• Approved minutes (5-0)
• Elected Tom Weis as interim secretary (5-0)
• Decided to redesign Living Veteran Banners to show service emblems and veteran count, not names
• Scheduled March 30, 2021 Zoom meeting to reconsider Bluebird Business Awards
• Agreed to contact a dozen businesses to gauge interest in awards event

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is meeting for a preliminary conceptual discussion, a work session, and a regular meeting. The main legislative item is Bill #3698, a text amendment to sidewalk luminaire banner and sign regulations. The agenda itself is mostly procedural, with the specific details of the amendment to be discussed during the meetings.

• Bill #3698: Text amendment to sidewalk luminaire banner/sign regulations
• Preliminary conceptual meeting at 6:30 pm
• Council work session at 6:45 pm
• Regular council meeting at 7:00 pm

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will meet via videoconference to review a petition from M & M Custard (Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers) for minor facade changes, new lighting, and sign code variances at 15676 Manchester Road. The board will also approve minutes from April 15, 2020, and take public comments.

• Petition for minor facade changes and new lighting at 15676 Manchester Road
• Request for sign code variances at 15676 Manchester Road
• Property located in C-3 Commercial Zoning District
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2020

The Architectural Review Board approved a comprehensive sign package for the development at 137 Clarkson Road, with amendments reducing sign sizes, removing certain logos, and adding addresses and landscaping. The motion to approve as amended passed unanimously.

• Approved amended sign package for 137 Clarkson Road (7-0)
• Amended request to remove 'Wave' logo sign on South elevation above garage door
• Amended request to remove 'Wave Café' logo sign on South elevation
• Amended request to swap 'Extra Space' and 'Cinnabon' sign placements for address consistency
• Amended largest monument sign to 9x9 feet, excluding architectural wave
• Amended all monument signs to include addresses
• Amended all monument signs to include 3 feet of landscaping on east and west sides