Ellisville public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on December 20, 2023. The main business is considering two conditional use permits (CUPs) for liquor licenses: one for Salt and Smoke at 1312-1398 Clarkson Clayton Center, and one for Maplebear-Instacart at 15830 Fountain Plaza Drive, Suite H15.

• Bill #3800: Liquor license CUP for Salt and Smoke, 1312-1398 Clarkson Clayton Center
• Bill #3801: Liquor license CUP for Maplebear-Instacart, 15830 Fountain Plaza Drive, Suite H15

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Cellective Solutions on behalf of Ameren to approve the design and materials for an 8-foot masonry wall and metal gate enclosure around a new 199-foot telecommunication tower at 280 Old State Road. The tower already received a conditional use permit, and staff recommends approval. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval, minutes from August 16, 2023, and public comments.

• Ameren requests approval of 8' high panel wall with stone finish and metal slatted gate at 280 Old State Road
• Tower is a 199' monopole in M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District
• Estimated construction cost for the project is $250,000
• Staff recommends approval as proposed
• Meeting includes approval of minutes from August 16, 2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two conditional use permit petitions for liquor sales: one for Salt and Smoke restaurant at Clarkson Clayton Center and one for Instacart at Fountain Plaza Drive. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine agenda items.

• Conditional use permit for Salt and Smoke to sell liquor at 1312-98 Clarkson Clayton Center (C-3 district)
• Conditional use permit for Instacart to sell liquor at 15830 Fountain Plaza Drive, Suite H15 (C-5 district)
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on December 6, 2023. The main item is the proposed 2024 budget legislation (Bill #3799), which will be discussed and possibly acted upon.

• Bill #3799 - Proposed 2024 Budget Legislation

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on November 15, 2023. They will consider three bills: a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower at 280 Old State Road, a code amendment regulating tattooing establishments, and a conditional use permit for a tattoo studio at 15628 Manchester Road. A resolution to destroy certain city records is also on the agenda.

• Bill #3796: CUP for telecommunications tower at 280 Old State Road (Cellective-Ameren)
• Bill #3797: Municipal code text amendment on tattooing and tattooing establishments
• Bill #3798: CUP for tattooing establishment at 15628 Manchester Road (Neon Moon Studio)
• Resolution #11-15-23: Destruction of certain city records

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two conditional use permits: one for a 199-foot Ameren wireless tower at 280 Old State Road, and another for a tattooing establishment at 15628 Manchester Road, along with a related zoning text amendment. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 11 meeting.

• Conditional use permit for 199' monopole wireless tower at 280 Old State Road (Petition #23-11-01)
• Text amendment to add tattooing establishments as conditional use in C-3 district (Petition #23-11-02)
• Conditional use permit for tattoo studio at 15628 Manchester Road (Petition #23-11-03)

Economic Development Commission

The Ellisville Economic Development Commission is meeting to elect officers for the coming term, review the 2023 Bluebird Business Awards, select a venue for the 2024 awards, and discuss continuing the Living Veteran Banners program. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the August 1, 2023 meeting.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Bluebird Business Awards 2023 analysis
• Bluebird Business Awards 2024 venue selection
• Discussion on continuing Living Veteran Banners program

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on November 1, 2023. The main item is the second reading of Bill #3791, which would approve an amended subdivision plat for 141 Covert Lane by Rolwes Construction. This is a decision item, not just discussion.

• Second reading of Bill #3791 for amended subdivision plat at 141 Covert Lane (Rolwes Construction)

Park Advisory Board

The Ellisville Park Advisory Board is meeting to discuss park projects and fees. They will hear a director's report on fall and winter recreation programs, review old business including the Bobwhite Park renovation and a Mockingbird Park grant from St. Louis County, and consider new business on Edge Aquatic Center fees. The agenda is routine with no major decisions listed beyond these discussions.

• Bobwhite Park Renovation update
• Mockingbird Park – St. Louis County Municipal Park Grant
• Edge Aquatic Center Fees discussion
• Approval of July 24, 2023 minutes
• Public comment periods

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting. The regular meeting includes second reading votes on a subdivision plat for 141 Covert Lane and two municipal code text amendments regarding traffic impact and landscaping/trees.

• Bill #3791 - 141 Covert Lane (Rolwes Construction) Subdivision Plat, amended, second reading
• Bill #3794 - Municipal Code Text Amendments regarding Traffic Impact
• Bill #3795 - Municipal Code Text Amendments regarding Landscaping and Trees

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request from 16051 Manchester Road, LLC, d/b/a Good Day Farm Dispensary. The applicant seeks an exception to the city code requiring marijuana dispensary facilities to be at least 500 feet from other existing facilities.

• Public hearing for variance at 16051 Manchester Road in the C-3 Commercial Zoning District
• Variance request regarding the 500-foot distance requirement between marijuana dispensary facilities

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two city-initiated petitions to amend the zoning code. One petition (23-10-01) revises traffic impact regulations, including driveway spacing standards and removal of the High Hazard Segment map. The other (23-10-02) updates regulations on the Tree Board, landscaping, landscape buffers, and preservation of natural features. The commission will vote on forwarding recommendations to the City Council.

• Petition #23-10-01: Text amendments to Section 400.496 on traffic impact considerations, including driveway spacing by street type (e.g., 330 ft on Manchester Rd, 235 ft on Kiefer Creek Rd).
• Petition #23-10-02: Text amendments to Sections 400.030, 400.480, 400.485, and 405.530 on Tree Board, landscaping, buffers, and tree preservation.
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2023 meeting.
• Previous meeting recommended approval of a 10-lot subdivision at 141 Covert Lane (Rowles Construction).

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on October 4, 2023. The main item is the second reading of Bill #3791, a subdivision plat for 141 Covert Lane by Rolwes Construction. This is a decision item, not just discussion.

• Bill #3791 - 141 Covert Lane (Rolwes Construction), Subdivision Plat (SECOND READING)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on September 20, 2023. The main items are a bill to set the 2023 property tax rate and a bill to approve a transportation improvement program agreement for Pierside Lane.

• Bill #3792 - 2023 Property Tax Rate
• Bill #3793 - Transportation Improvement Program/Surface Transportation Block Grant Agreement for Pierside Lane

Board of Adjustment

The Ellisville Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Cellective Solutions, LLC, on behalf of Ameren, for a variance from the city's tower setback rule. The proposed 199-foot telecommunications tower at 280 Old State Road would sit closer to property lines than the code allows. The board will decide whether to grant the variance based on findings of hardship and impact.

• Variance request for 199-foot tower at 280 Old State Road
• Proposed setbacks: 29.7 feet from east line (169.3-foot variance) and 67.2 feet from south line (131.8-foot variance)
• Section 400.530(A)(8) requires one-foot setback per foot of height (199 feet)
• Applicant cites topography and drainage as reasons for variance
• Staff recommends board determine if variance findings are met

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two city-initiated petitions to amend the zoning code. The first would revise parking, loading, and traffic impact regulations, including removing the High Hazard Segment map in favor of current police accident data. The second would revise landscaping, landscape buffer, and tree regulations. The commission will discuss and consider action on both petitions.

• Petition #23-09-01: Text amendments to Sections 400.490 and 400.496 on parking/loading and traffic impact considerations
• Petition #23-09-02: Text amendments to Sections 400.480 and 400.485 on landscaping, landscape buffers, and tree regulations
• Proposal to remove the High Hazard Segment map and use current police accident data instead
• New driveway spacing standards by road type (e.g., 330 ft on Manchester Rd and Clarkson Rd)
• Added criteria for granting waivers to the regulations

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a preliminary conceptual meeting, a work session, and a regular meeting on September 6, 2023. The main legislative item is Bill #3791, which concerns subdivision plat approval for 141 Covert Lane.

• Bill #3791 - 141 Covert Lane - Subdivision Plat approval

The City Council held a first reading of Bill #3791 to approve a 10-lot subdivision at 141 Covert Lane. The motion for perfection passed with a 4-3 vote, but a second reading was objected to and deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (All AYES)
• Approved amended August 16, 2023 minutes (All AYES)
• Received and filed Planning and Zoning Commission's positive recommendation for 141 Covert Lane (All AYES)
• Passed first reading of Bill #3791 for 141 Covert Lane subdivision (4-3)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a request from Rowles Construction, Inc. to subdivide a 5.07-acre parcel at 141 Covert Lane into ten single-family residential lots. The commission will vote on whether to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council, subject to conditions including payment of an in-lieu park fee. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from July 12, 2023.

• Subdivision plat for 10 lots at 141 Covert Lane, R-1 zoning
• Lots range from 13,574 to 17,163 square feet
• Request to allow lots under 1/2 acre with in-lieu park fee (Option II)
• Staff recommends approval subject to owner authorization, landscape/tree plan, and fee payment
• Meeting at Parks and Recreation Building, Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation for a subdivision plat at 141 Covert Lane. The proposal by Rowles Construction, Inc. involves dividing an existing parcel into ten residential lots.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes with one correction
• Recommended approval of Petition 23-08-01 for a 10-lot subdivision at 141 Covert Lane (5-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will consider a request from David Huguelet on behalf of Huntington Learning Center for a sign waiver to allow temporary signage at 1370 Clarkson Clayton Center. The applicant seeks permission to display one free-standing banner and two ground signs from August 17 to September 30, despite having used up the allotted sign bank. Staff recommends approval of the request.

• Sign waiver request for one 4'x8' free-standing banner and two 18"x24" ground signs at 1370 Clarkson Clayton Center
• Temporary signage proposed for August 17 to September 30, 2023
• Applicant has exhausted the 60-day sign bank allotment for banners and yard signs
• Staff recommends approval of the sign waiver

The Board approved a request for temporary signage at 1370 Clarkson Clayton Center. The waiver allows for one free-standing temporary banner sign and two ground signs at shopping center entrances from August 17 to September 30, 2023.

• Approved temporary sign waiver for Huntington Learning Center (5-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on August 16, 2023. The agenda includes a bill to amend the code regarding Economic Development Commission member terms and a resolution authorizing the destruction of certain city records.

• Bill #3790 - Amends Code pertaining to Economic Development Commission Member Terms
• Res #08-16-2023 - Destruction of Certain City Records

The City Council passed an ordinance modifying the terms and attendance requirements for the Economic Development Commission. Council also approved a special event request for Colton’s Cause Foundation and a residential fence variance. A $35,000 grant was received to fund a replacement police K-9.

• Approved special event for Colton’s Cause Foundation on Oct 13, 2023 (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved amended fence variance for 1317 Bridge Creek Trail (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance #3556 modifying Economic Development Commission terms and attendance (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #08-16-2023 for the destruction of certain city records (6-0)
• Accepted $35,000 grant from Justin Delivers Hope Foundation for a new police K-9

Economic Development Commission

The Ellisville Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss old business, specifically the Bluebird Business Awards 2023. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting, and a report on the awards event.

• Discussion of Bluebird Business Awards 2023
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023 meeting
• Meeting held at Parks and Recreation Building, 225 Kiefer Creek Road

Park Advisory Board

The Ellisville Park Advisory Board is meeting to discuss park and recreation matters, including the director's report on programs and events, updates on ongoing renovations to the amphitheater and Bobwhite Park, and a planning grant for Mockingbird Park. The board will also consider new business regarding Edge Aquatic Center fees. Public comments are scheduled.

• Pooch Plunge event scheduled for September 7 and 9
• Amphitheater renovation update
• Bobwhite Park renovation update
• Mockingbird Park planning grant discussion
• Edge Aquatic Center fees discussion

The Park Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting. Director Blumer provided updates on park renovations and upcoming recreation programs. The board discussed a potential review of EDGE Aquatic Center fees for the next meeting.

• Approved April 24, 2023 Meeting Minutes (All AYE)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on July 19, 2023. The regular meeting includes votes on three bills and one resolution: amending a conditional use permit for Crafty Chameleon, approving a new conditional use permit for a spa, repealing the 'No Mow May' legislation, and accepting a county grant for Mockingbird Park.

• Bill #3787: Amend CUP for Crafty Chameleon at 1384 Clarkson Clayton Ctr for expansion
• Bill #3788: CUP for T2-Tranquility-Woodhouse Spa at 15894 Manchester Road
• Bill #3789: Repeals 'No Mow May' legislation
• Res #07-19-2023: St Louis County Municipal Park Grant for Mockingbird Park

The City Council approved conditional use permits for a brewery expansion and a new luxury day spa. The council also repealed the 'No Mow May' ordinance and authorized a grant application for Mockingbird Park.

• Approved special event liquor license for St. Clare of Assisi Men’s Club Oktoberfest (5-0)
• Tabled carport addition petition for 1337 Marsh Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3553 to expand Crafty Chameleon liquor sales to 1380 Clarkson Clayton Center (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3554 for Woodhouse Spa massage therapy services at 15894 Manchester Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3555 repealing the 'No Mow May' ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #07-19-2023 to apply for a St. Louis County Municipal Parks Grant for Mockingbird Park (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Ellisville Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request by Jeff Day & Associates, LLC, on behalf of Dianna L. Johns, for a 19-foot variance from the 35-foot front yard setback requirement along Jacob Lane. The variance would allow construction of an addition to the rear of the existing home at 1002 Carole Lane, which sits on a corner lot in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District. The board will also hold annual officer elections and consider approval of the agenda.

• Public hearing on variance request for 19-foot setback reduction at 1002 Carole Lane
• Variance from Section 400.210(G) of Ellisville Zoning Code
• Property is a legal non-conforming 77-foot-wide lot (100-foot minimum required)
• Proposed addition would align with the left side of the existing house
• Annual officer elections for the Board of Zoning Adjustment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two conditional use permit petitions: one to expand the Crafty Chameleon's liquor sales into an adjoining space, and another to allow a Woodhouse Spa to offer massage therapy. The commission will also approve the minutes from the June 14 meeting. This is a regular meeting with substantive land-use decisions.

• Petition #23-07-01: Amend Crafty Chameleon's conditional use permit to expand liquor sales to 1380 Clarkson Clayton Center
• Petition #23-07-02: Grant conditional use permit for Woodhouse Spa massage therapy at 15894 Manchester Road
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission forwarded positive recommendations for two business petitions. One request concerns the expansion of a beverage establishment, and the other is for the opening of a day spa.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for Crafty Chameleon Craft Beer and Fine Wine Bar to expand operations to 1380 Clarkson Clayton Center (8-0)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for Woodhouse Spa to provide massage therapy services at 15894 Manchester Road (6-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the design and materials for a new retail building at 419 Old State Road. The approval included amendments to remove split face stone from the back elevation and to remove the digital sign from the monument sign.

• Approved minutes from January 8, 2023 meeting (4-0-2)
• Approved amendment to remove split face stone from back elevation of 419 Old State Road (6-0)
• Approved amendment to remove digital sign and allow 300 square foot monument sign at 419 Old State Road (6-0)
• Approved petition for 419 Old State Road retail building design as amended (6-0)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session at 6:00 pm followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 pm on June 21, 2023. The council is deciding on a conditional use permit for a marijuana dispensary at 16075 Manchester Road, and considering text amendments to the municipal code regarding home-based businesses and telecommunication towers. A resolution on police records destruction is also on the agenda.

• Bill #3784: Comprehensive Marijuana Dispensary CUP for BeLeaf-Swade at 16075 Manchester Road
• Bill #3785: Municipal Code text amendment regarding home-based businesses
• Bill #3786: Municipal Code text amendment regarding telecommunication towers
• Res #06-21-23: Police Department Records Destruction Resolution

The Council approved a modified petition for a fence at 130 Irene Drive. A petition for a carport addition at 1337 Marsh Avenue was denied. Public hearings were held regarding a marijuana dispensary and municipal code amendments.

• Approved amended fence petition for 130 Irene Drive (6-0)
• Denied amended carport addition petition for 1337 Marsh Avenue (2-3)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three petitions: a conditional use permit for a comprehensive marijuana dispensary at 16075 Manchester Road, and two city-initiated text amendments to zoning regulations—one for home-based businesses and one for telecommunications towers. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting.

• Conditional use permit for BeLeaf Medical LLC to operate a comprehensive marijuana dispensary at 16075 Manchester Road (C-3 district)
• Text amendment to revise home-based business definitions and regulations (Sections 400.090 and 400.380)
• Text amendment to revise telecommunications tower, support structure, and antenna regulations (Sections 400.500–400.620)
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission issued positive recommendations for a comprehensive marijuana dispensary permit and city-initiated zoning amendments regarding home-based businesses. The commission also discussed proposed changes to telecommunications tower regulations.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for BeLeaf Medical, LLC conditional use permit for a marijuana dispensary at 16075 Manchester Road (5-1)
• Forwarded positive recommendation for city-initiated text amendments to home-based business regulations (6-0)
• Approved agenda as written (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved typographical change from 'by' to 'from' on page 43 of home-business petition (6-0)
• Voted to suspend rules to engage with a representative from SBA Communications (2-3)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on May 17, 2023. The regular meeting includes action on two bills: a conditional use permit for Spirit Bank at Westwoods Business Park and a lease purchase agreement with Clayton Holdings Inc. to fund the Government Center.

• Bill #3782: Conditional use permit for 16257 Westwoods Business Park (Spirit Bank)
• Bill #3783: Lease purchase agreement with Clayton Holdings Inc. for Government Center funding

The Council authorized a supplemental lease purchase agreement for a new government center and granted a conditional use permit for a financial institution. Several residential zoning petitions were approved, while one carport petition was withdrawn.

• Approved Ordinance #3549 for supplemental lease purchase agreement with Clayton Holdings, LLC for new government center (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance #3548 granting Spirit Bank a conditional use permit at 16257 Westwoods Business Park (6-1)
• Approved amended petition for black-coated chain link fence at 1133 Arroyo Trail (7-0)
• Approved petition for detached garage over 600 sq ft at 1343 Froesel Drive (7-0)
• Approved request for Two Chicks Vintage Marketplace to host 'Summer Rally at the Roost' on June 10, 2023 (7-0)
• Withdrawn petition for carport addition at 1337 Marsh Avenue
• Reappointed Fred Vilbig and Buck Fetters to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (6-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Spirit Bank to operate a financial institution at 16257 Westwoods Business Park in the M-1 Light Industrial District. The bank currently uses the site for executive offices and needs the permit for a commercial bank branch. Staff recommends a positive recommendation subject to conditions, including waivers from the City Council for a landscape plan and vault/illumination requirements. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, election of a secretary, and resolutions honoring two outgoing commissioners.

• Conditional use permit for Spirit Bank at 16257 Westwoods Business Park
• Staff recommends waiving public hearing at commission level; City Council hearing to be held
• Applicant to install missing landscape plantings or secure waiver
• Applicant to comply with vault and interior illumination requirements or secure waiver
• Resolutions honoring Marilyn Niebling and Al Tamulaitis for service

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a positive recommendation for a conditional use permit to allow a financial institution at 16257 Westwoods Business Park. The commission also held elections for leadership positions and read resolutions honoring two former commissioners.

• Forwarded positive recommendation for Spirit Bank conditional use permit at 16257 Westwoods Business Park (7-1)
• Elected Lee Foster as Chair
• Elected Kameron Lawson as Secretary
• Approved May 10, 2023 Agenda
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Read resolution honoring Marilyn Niebling into the record
• Read resolution honoring Al Tamulaitis into the record

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on May 3, 2023. The main item is Bill #3781, a construction agreement with Wright Construction for the Government Center. The agenda includes only this legislation and procedural items.

• Bill #3781 - Government Center Construction Agreement with Wright Construction

The council approved a construction agreement with Wright Construction Services for a new government center (Ordinance #3547). It also approved a 10-year anniversary party for Crafty Chameleon and a beer vendor for Brookdale Farms' summer concert series. A temporary food vendor petition for Country Fresh Farms was denied unanimously. A second accessory structure at 16152 Clayton Road was approved with a 6-month condition to concrete the gravel drive.

• Approved government center construction agreement with Wright Construction Services (7-0)
• Approved Crafty Chameleon 10-year anniversary party on July 15, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Brookdale Farms beer vendor for summer concert series on four dates (7-0)
• Denied Country Fresh Farms temporary food vendor petition at 16013 Manchester Road (0-7)
• Approved second accessory structure at 16152 Clayton Road with 6-month concrete drive condition (7-0)
• Reappointed Nancy Bengtson to Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Ellisville Economic Development Commission will elect a secretary and discuss the 2023 Bluebird Business Awards, including promotion and nomination simplification. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering approval of minutes and old business.

• Election of Secretary (position currently vacant)
• Discussion of 2023 Bluebird Business Awards event
• Plan to use third-party marketing consultant for event promotion
• Each business submitting a complete nomination receives two free tickets
• Nomination form to be simplified

Park Advisory Board

The Ellisville Park Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive a director's report on recreation programs and the EDGE Aquatic Center. Old business includes updates on renovations to Bobwhite Park, Mockingbird Park planning, and the Amphitheater, all with Planning Design Studios. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair.

• Bobwhite Park Renovation update with Planning Design Studios
• Mockingbird Park Planning Grant update with Planning Design Studios
• Amphitheater Renovation update with Planning Design Studios
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of January 23, 2023 minutes

The board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members received progress updates on the Bobwhite Park renovation, Mockingbird Park planning, and the Amphitheater renovation. The board unanimously re-elected its leadership.

• Approved meeting agenda (All AYE)
• Approved January 24, 2022 meeting minutes (All AYE)
• Re-elected G. Zuzack as Chair (Unanimous)
• Re-elected C. Slota as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session at 6:40 pm and a regular meeting at 7:00 pm on April 19, 2023. The agenda includes a work session and an amended regular meeting agenda, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

• Work session begins at 6:40 pm
• Regular meeting begins at 7:00 pm
• Regular meeting agenda is amended

The City Council swore in three newly elected members and appointed a Mayor Pro Tem. The council approved three special event requests involving liquor sales and filled two positions on city commissions.

• Approved Chesterfield Lions Club liquor license for 4th of July celebration (7-0)
• Approved St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Festival and Auto Show liquor sales (7-0)
• Approved Malinche Mexican Culinary Experience Cinco de Mayo event in parking lot only (7-0)
• Sworn in Council Members Marilyn Niebling, Mick Cahill, and Amy Hildebrand
• Appointed David Seymour to the Economic Development Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Julie Smith to the Planning and Zoning Commission (4-2-1)
• Reappointed John Scatizzi to the Planning and Zoning Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Council Member Sanborn as Mayor Pro Tem (6-0-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is meeting for a work session and regular meeting. The agenda includes two bills: one to accept the street at 287 Lemar Park Court and another to reappoint the city clerk. No other substantive items are listed.

• Bill #3779 - Acceptance of 287 Lemar Park Court
• Bill #3780 - City Clerk Reappointment

The City Council approved the acquisition of real property at 287 Lemar Park Court to record land intended for a trail. Council also approved the reappointment of the City Clerk to a three-year term. Mayor Roemerman issued a proclamation for Arbor Day on April 28, 2023.

• Approved Ordinance #3545 to acquire property at 287 Lemar Park Court (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #3546 appointing the City Clerk to a three-year term (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for West County Lutheran Church to operate at 16019 Manchester Road. The Council also granted a garden enclosure petition and a special event request, and approved a limited RV parking waiver.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for West County Lutheran Church at 16019 Manchester Road (7-0)
• Approved garden enclosure petition for 1098 Sombrero Trail (7-0)
• Approved special event request for F45 Training Ellisville at 15860 Clayton Road (7-0)
• Approved RV parking waiver for 225 Clayton Oaks Drive with condition not to block sidewalk (5-2)
• Approved amendment to Bill #3778 removing requirements for shrubs, luminaires, and bike racks (5-2)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and consider a conditional use permit for West County Lutheran Church to operate at 16019 Manchester Road in the C-3 Commercial Zoning District. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a possible closed session for legal matters.

• Conditional use permit for church at 16019 Manchester Road
• Lease of approximately 4,100 square feet in existing shopping center
• Shared parking with 50 spaces
• Proposed hours: Sunday 5AM-2PM, Monday-Saturday as needed
• Closed session for legal actions or attorney communications

The Planning and Zoning Commission issued a positive recommendation for a conditional use permit to allow West County Lutheran Church, Inc. to operate at 16019 Manchester Road. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for West County Lutheran Church at 16019 Manchester Road (8-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on March 1, 2023. The regular meeting includes two resolutions for consideration: a recycling grant and a St. Louis County inmate housing agreement.

• Resolution #03-01-2023A: Recycling Grant
• Resolution #03-01-2023B: St. Louis County Inmate Housing Agreement

The City Council approved a grant application for waste reduction efforts and a contract with St. Louis County for municipal inmate housing. A petition for an accessory building setback at 1096 Tumbleweed Trail was also approved.

• Approved accessory building setback petition at 1096 Tumbleweed Trail (4-2)
• Approved Resolution #03-01-2023A for Trash/Recycling Grant Application (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #03-01-2023B for Inmate Housing Agreement with St. Louis County (6-0)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved evening agenda (all AYES)

City Council

The City Council approved a waiver petition for a new apparel store at 16050 Manchester Road with several added conditions. Council also approved a request for a seven-foot garden enclosure at 956 Barbara Ann Lane.

• Approved MBT Shoes waiver petition as amended (6-0)
• Added condition to MBT Shoes: no retail business on lower level and parking must meet first floor requirements (6-0)
• Added condition to MBT Shoes: delivery trailers/trucks limited to 48 hours on property (5-1)
• Added condition to MBT Shoes: installation of at least four green giant arborvitaes in rear yard setback (6-0)
• Waived luminaire requirement for MBT Shoes (5-1)
• Required cross-access easement to eastern property be recorded for MBT Shoes (6-0)
• Waived parking lot planting requirement for MBT Shoes with drought tolerant landscaping installation (5-1)
• Approved 7-foot garden enclosure at 956 Barbara Ann Lane (5-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The February 8, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Economic Development Commission

The Ellisville Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss the 2023 Bluebird Business Awards and an update on the E-Newsletter. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting, where officers were elected and the previous awards event was reviewed.

• Discussion of 2023 Bluebird Business Awards
• E-Newsletter update
• Approval of November 1, 2022 minutes
• Officer elections held in November: Chair Charlie St. Onge, Vice-Chair Troy Pieper, Secretary Courtney Glazer

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session at 6:40 pm followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 pm on February 1, 2023. The main items are a reconsideration of Bill #3776 on adult-use marijuana text amendments, a MOSIP investment agreement, and two grant resolutions for traffic enforcement and a road project.

• Bill #3776: Text amendments pertaining to adult-use marijuana (reconsideration)
• Bill #3777: Missouri Securities Investment Program (MOSIP) investment agreement
• Res #02-01-2023A: MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division violations enforcement grant
• Res #02-01-2023B: Surface Transportation Program grant for Pierside Lane improvement project

The Council passed an ordinance establishing regulations and permitted districts for recreational marijuana. It also approved a petition for an Instacart grocery delivery and storage business with restricted delivery hours. Several grant applications and a public funds investment agreement were approved.

• Approved adult-use marijuana regulations and permitted districts (Ord #3542) (5-2)
• Approved Instacart grocery delivery and storage business at 15830 Fountain Plaza Drive with inbound deliveries restricted to 7:00 am – 10:00 pm (7-0)
• Denied petition for accessory structures and 8-foot fence at 1096 Tumbleweed Trail (7-0)
• Approved MoSIP agreement for investment of public funds (Ord #3543) (7-0)
• Approved MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division violations grant application (Res #02-01-2023A) (7-0)
• Approved STP-S grant application for Pierside Lane Roadway Improvement Project (Res #02-01-2023B) (7-0)

Park Advisory Board

The Ellisville Park Advisory Board is meeting to discuss park projects and operations. They will hear a director's report on the 2023 activity guide, recreation programs, and the amphitheater project, and will consider old business on the Bobwhite Park renovation and new business on a Mockingbird Park planning grant. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair.

• Bobwhite Park Renovation (old business)
• Mockingbird Park Planning Grant (new business)
• Amphitheater Project Status (director's report)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of October 24, 2022 minutes

The board approved the agenda and the October 24, 2022 meeting minutes. Members voted to delay the election of the chair and vice-chair until April 24. The board received updates on the Amphitheater project and Bobwhite Park renovation.

• Approved meeting agenda (All AYE)
• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (All AYE)
• Postponed election of chair and vice-chair until April 24

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Seven Brew Drive Thru Coffee for approval of the design and materials of a new drive-through facility and sign code waivers at 309 Clarkson Road in the C-5 Planned Commercial District. The board will also approve minutes from its October 19, 2022 meeting and hear public comments. This is a regular meeting with one substantive item.

• Review of Seven Brew Drive Thru Coffee's new drive-through facility design and materials
• Sign code waivers requested for 309 Clarkson Road
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2022 meeting

The board tabled the design and materials request for a Seven Brew Coffee drive-thru at 309 Clarkson Road. This action followed the failure of conditional use permit legislation at a Council meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (All Ayes)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (All Ayes)
• Tabled design and materials petition for 309 Clarkson Road (5-1)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session at 6:45 pm followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 pm. The council is deciding on several bills and resolutions, including approvals for a new coffee shop, text amendments for adult-use marijuana, a police academy agreement, a park grant application, and an auditor services contract.

• Bill #3775: Approvals for 309 Clarkson Road (Seven Brew Coffee) and amendment to Ordinance #3749
• Bill #3776: Text amendments pertaining to adult-use marijuana
• Resolution #01-18-2023A: St. Louis County Police Academy Agreement for officer services
• Resolution #01-18-2023B: St. Louis County Municipal Park Grant application for Mockingbird Park
• Resolution #01-18-2023C: Auditor services agreement with Stopp & VanHoy

The Council denied a proposal for a Seven Brew drive-through coffee shop at 309 Clarkson Road and failed to pass an ordinance regulating adult-use marijuana facilities. However, the Council approved a police academy service agreement, a park grant application, and an auditing contract.

• Denied Bill #3775 to authorize Seven Brew Drive Thru Coffee at 309 Clarkson Road (2-4)
• Denied Bill #3776 to establish regulations for adult-use marijuana facilities (3-3)
• Approved Res.#01-18-2023A for St. Louis County Police Academy Service Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Res.#01-18-2023B to apply for St. Louis County Municipal Parks Grant for Mockingbird Park (6-0)
• Approved Res.#01-18-2023C for auditing agreement with Stopp & VanHoy, CPAs and Business Advisors, LLC (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two petitions: an amendment to the C-5 Planned Commercial District and site plan for a Seven Brew drive-through coffee shop at 309 Clarkson Road, and a city-initiated text amendment to zoning regulations to allow various marijuana facilities in certain districts. The commission will make recommendations, with final decisions by the City Council.

• Seven Brew Drive Through Coffee: C-5 amendment and site plan for 309 Clarkson Road, 540 SF building with drive-through, 12 parking spaces
• Marijuana text amendment: adds definitions and allows cultivation, dispensary, manufacturing, microbusiness, and testing facilities as conditional or permitted uses in WNU, C-3, C-4, and M-1 districts
• Staff recommends conditions for Seven Brew: lighting plan, landscaping per third-party architect, cross access or waiver, traffic consultant recommendations, Field Avenue egress-only, ARB approval
• Legal dispute over whether 309 Clarkson was already rezoned to C-5 via Ordinance 3479; city now accepts rezoning as effective

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a city-initiated petition to update zoning regulations for various marijuana facilities. A petition for a Seven Brew Drive Thru Coffee was continued to the February meeting.

• Approved positive recommendation for marijuana facility text amendments to zoning regulations
• Continued Petition 23-01-01 (Seven Brew Drive Thru Coffee at 309 Clarkson Road) to February meeting
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Ellisville City Council is meeting to consider two pieces of legislation: a conditional use permit for liquor sales at a restaurant on Manchester Road, and a ballot issue for a recreational marijuana tax in the April 2023 election. The agenda also references prior meeting agendas from December 21, 2022.

• Bill #3773 - Liquor CUP for San Jose Restaurant at 15412 Manchester Road
• Bill #3774 - Recreational Marijuana Tax Ballot Issue for April 2023 General Election