Ellisville public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session at 6:15 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on December 17, 2025. During the regular meeting the council will consider Bill #3854, a boundary‑adjustment plat affecting properties at 505, 509, and 525 Old State Road. The item appears in the legislation section of the agenda.
- Bill #3854 – Boundary adjustment plat for 505, 509, and 525 Old State Road
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two requests to amend existing Conditional Use Permits. Both petitions involve businesses operating within the C-3 Commercial Zoning District.
- Petition #25-12-01: Scout Capital Group LLC request for a minor amendment to a permit for a shopping center over 50,000 square feet at 337 Clarkson Road, 15886 Clayton Road, and 15850 Clayton Road
- Petition #25-12-02: Bommarito Automotive Group request to amend a permit for a Dodge/RAM/Chrysler dealership at 15502, 15484, and 15494 Manchester Road and 28 Reinke Road
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request by Old State Investments Inc. to reduce the required rear yard setback for an existing garage at 509 Old State Road from 15 feet to 9 feet. The applicant proposes a boundary adjustment between 501 and 509 Old State Road to facilitate a sale to Richards Building Supply.
- Public hearing: Variance for 509 Old State Road garage setback (15' to 9')
- Boundary adjustment between 501 and 509 Old State Road
- M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District
- Application fee: $150.00
- Public hearing fee: $50.00
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several legislative bills. Key items include the city's 2026 budget and a call for a special election.
- Bill #3851: 2026 Budget
- Bill #3852: Special Election for District 3 Council Member
- Bill #3853: Municipal Code amendment regarding Trash Enclosures
The council unanimously approved Ordinance #3617, adopting the 2026 budget, capital program, long‑range plan, and position classifications/pay plan. It also approved Ordinance #3618, calling a special election on April 7, 2026 to fill the District 3 council seat. Finally, Ordinance #3619 was adopted, amending the municipal code provisions for trash enclosures.
- Approved 2026 budget, capital program, long‑range plan, and pay plan (7 AYES)
- Approved special election on April 7, 2026 for District 3 council seat (7 AYES)
- Approved amendment to trash enclosure code (7 AYES)
City Council
The Ellisville City Council meeting will discuss five proposed amendments to the municipal code. The bills address regulations on fireworks, interference with first responders, emergency vehicle operations, business licensing, and liquor licensing. Council members will vote on each amendment during the regular meeting.
- Bill #3846 – amendment to the municipal code regarding fireworks
- Bill #3847 – amendment to the municipal code regarding interference with first responders
- Bill #3848 – amendment to the municipal code regarding emergency vehicles
- Bill #3849 – amendment to the municipal code regarding business licenses
- Bill #3850 – amendment to the municipal code regarding liquor licenses
Park Advisory Board
The Ellisville Park Advisory Board will review and discuss budget items during the October 27, 2025 meeting. The board will also receive a director's report covering recreation programs, dog park turf, and swim team finals. Old business includes a discussion of Ashers Playground. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.
- Director's report on recreation programs and events
- Director's report on dog park turf
- Director's report on swim team finals
- Old business: Ashers Playground
- New business: budget items
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Jan. 24, 2022 meeting by voice vote. It also approved all listed improvement projects, including replacement of the Bluebird Pavilion, the Gazebo, park fencing, and painting of the Edge Aquatic Center. No other motions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
- Approved Jan. 24, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
- Approved all improvement projects (no vote recorded)
- Motion to adjourn passed (voice vote)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. The council also approved the petition to allow a chain‑link fence at 419 and 423 Old State Road, specifying that the fence must be black vinyl‑coated chain link or black aluminum. All votes were recorded as AYES.
- Approved agenda (all AYES)
- Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (all AYES)
- Approved fence variance for 419 & 423 Old State Road – black vinyl‑coated chain link or black aluminum (all AYES)
Architectural Review Board
The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Auto Spa Express for sign variances at 15552 Manchester Road in the C‑3 Commercial Zoning District. The variances cover flat lettering on a monument sign, two wall sign cabinets, a west‑facing wall cabinet, and an oversized changeable character sign. Staff recommends approval of the variances.
- Sign variances for Auto Spa Express at 15552 Manchester Road – flat lettering on monument sign, two wall sign cabinets, west‑facing wall cabinet, and oversized changeable character sign
City Council
The Ellisville City Council will meet on September 17, 2025. The council will consider three pieces of legislation: Bill #3843 to amend Chapter 125 of the municipal code concerning the Sunshine Law; Bill #3844 to amend the municipal code regarding digital signs; and Bill #3845 to establish the 2025 tax levy. No other agenda items are listed.
- Bill #3843 – amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 125 (Sunshine Law)
- Bill #3844 – amendment to Municipal Code concerning digital signs
- Bill #3845 – establishment of the 2025 tax levy
The council approved a vinyl‑coated chain‑link fence petition for 1006 Carole Lane. It received and filed the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation on signage amendments. Ordinances amending the Sunshine Law, the city sign code, and establishing the 2025 annual tax levy were all adopted. Two members were reappointed to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
- Approved vinyl‑coated chain‑link fence petition (7 AYE)
- Filed Planning and Zoning Commission signage recommendation (7 AYE)
- Adopted Ordinance #3610 (Sunshine Law) – first and second readings (7 AYE each)
- Adopted Ordinance #3611 (sign code amendments) – amendment, first and second readings (7 AYE each)
- Adopted Ordinance #3612 (2025 annual tax levy) – first and second readings (7 AYE each)
- Reappointed Sandie McGrath to Board of Zoning Adjustment (7 AYE)
- Reappointed Patrick Seamands to Board of Zoning Adjustment (7 AYE)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Ellisville Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on Petition #25-09-01 to amend an existing Conditional Use Permit for P&H Service, Inc., allowing continued operation of a self‑service, auto‑detailing and full‑service car wash at 15552 Manchester Road in the C‑3 Commercial District. The commission will also hold a public hearing on Petition #25-09-02 to revise city signage regulations in Title IV, Chapter 410. A third item is the recommendation on Petition #25-08-01 for a conditional use permit for a massage therapy business at 300 Ozark Trail #224 Clarkson Road. Routine agenda and minutes approvals are also on the docket.
- Petition #25-09-01: Amend Conditional Use Permit (Ordinance #3211) for P&H Service, Inc. car wash at 15552 Manchester Road – staff recommends approval with bike rack, crosswalk restripe, and curb‑cut conditions.
- Petition #25-09-02: Public hearing to amend City signage code (Title IV, Chapter 410) covering signs for residential, commercial, light industrial districts and billboards.
- Petition #25-08-01: Conditional use permit request for massage therapy at 300 Ozark Trail #224 Clarkson Road in the C‑3 Commercial District.
- Approval of agenda and approval of minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting.
- Meeting held in‑person at Ellisville Government Center, 1 Weis Avenue, Ellisville, MO 63011.
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting. The agenda includes a legislative review of a conditional use permit for a massage therapy business.
- Bill #3842: Conditional Use Permit for Massage Therapy at 300 Ozark Trail Drive, #224 (R Sackett)
The Ellisville City Council approved Ordinance #3609, granting a conditional use permit for Rene Sackett to operate a massage therapy business at 300 Ozark Trail Drive #224 and waived the $350 application fee. The council also approved a liquor‑by‑the‑drink request for the Hot Dog It’s Chili event at Bluebird Park and authorized a grant application for Phase 2 renovation of the eastern portion of Bluebird Park. All votes were recorded as AYES.
- Approved Ordinance #3609 (conditional use permit for massage therapy at 300 Ozark Trail Dr #224) – 6 AYES
- Waived $350 conditional use permit application fee – 6 AYES
- Approved liquor‑by‑the‑drink request for Hot Dog It’s Chili event at Bluebird Park (Oct 24, 2025) – 6 AYES
- Received and filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for the same conditional use – 6 AYES
- Approved Resolution #08-20-2025 to authorize city manager to submit municipal park grant application – 6 AYES
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Ellisville Planning & Zoning Commission will decide whether to recommend a conditional use permit for a massage therapy business at 300 Ozark Trail #224 Clarkson Road. The applicant seeks a fee waiver due to financial hardship and must comply with zoning rules including window transparency and operating hours.
- Conditional use permit for massage therapy at 300 Ozark Trail #224 Clarkson Road
- Fee waiver request for $350 application and $50 publication fees
- Proposed operating hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
- Window transparency requirement: 50% of entrance/lobby windows must remain uncovered
- Business hours restricted to 8 AM–9 PM under zoning rules
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to create new categories for the Bluebird Business Awards. Members will also provide updates on business nominations and event sponsorships.
- Creation of new categories for Bluebird Business Awards
- Review of business nominations and sponsorship status
- Discussion of Bluebird Business Awards 2025
Park Advisory Board
The Park Advisory Board will meet to review the Director's report and discuss old business. Topics include updates on Mockingbird Park and Ashers Playground.
- Dog Park Turf
- Mockingbird Park update
- Ashers Playground
- Recreation programs, events, and memberships
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved the appointment of Kristen Ray as Interim Director of the Fountain Plaza Community Development District to serve the unexpired term through June 16, 2028. No public comments were made and there was no closed session.
- Approved agenda (unanimous AYES)
- Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (Roemerman, Niebling, Compton, Cahill, Sanborn, Hildebrand, Boggs AYES)
- Approved appointment of Kristen Ray as Interim Director to the Fountain Plaza Community Development District (Roemerman, Niebling, Compton, Cahill, Sanborn, Hildebrand, Boggs AYES)
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will consider design and material approvals for a new automotive repair business. The board will also review a sign code waiver request for a new smoothie café.
- Design and materials review for Christian Brothers Automotive at 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive
- Proposed 5,385 square-foot building with white limestone base and red brick
- Sign code waiver request from TFA Signs for Tropical Smoothie at 339 Clarkson Road
The board unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved Christian Brothers Automotive's design and material request for 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive in the C‑4 Business Park zone. Additionally, the board approved a sign code waiver for Tropical Smoothie at 339 Clarkson Road in the C‑3 Commercial zone. All approvals were recorded as unanimous AYE votes.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous AYE)
- Approved April 16 minutes (5‑0 AYE)
- Approved design and materials for Christian Brothers Automotive at 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive (5‑0 AYE)
- Approved sign code waiver for Tropical Smoothie at 339 Clarkson Road (5‑0 AYE)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting to discuss local legislation. The body is considering amendments to a conditional use permit and municipal code regulations.
- Bill #3840: Amend CUP for drive-thru widening at 304 Clarkson Rd (Chick-fil-A)
- Bill #3841: Amend Municipal Code regarding Accessory Buildings regulations
The council approved a special‑event liquor license for the St. Clare of Assisi Men’s Club Oktoberfest and a chain‑link fence variance at 129 Strecker Road. It received and filed two Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations and adopted two ordinances: Ordinance #3607 amending the Chick‑Fil‑A conditional use permit to widen the drive‑through, reduce parking and modify landscaping, and Ordinance #3608 updating accessory‑building regulations. The council also renewed several existing liquor licenses for 2025‑2026.
- Approved special‑event liquor license for St. Clare of Assisi Men’s Club Oktoberfest (5‑0)
- Approved chain‑link fence variance at 129 Strecker Rd (5‑0)
- Filed Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for Chick‑fil‑A amendment (5‑0)
- Filed Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for accessory‑building code amendment (5‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance #3607 amending Chick‑fil‑A permit (5‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance #3608 revising accessory‑building regulations (5‑0)
- Approved renewal of multiple liquor licenses for 2025‑2026 (consent agenda)
- Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review requests for a liquor license at Gastro Pit and drive-thru modifications for Chick-fil-A. The body will also hold a public hearing on city-initiated changes to accessory building regulations.
- Liquor license request for Gastro Pit at 15622 Manchester Road
- Drive-thru widening and landscaping changes for Chick-fil-A at 304 Clarkson Road
- Public hearing on text amendments to Section 400.090 regarding accessory buildings
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several updates to the municipal code. The body is considering legislation regarding home businesses, landscaping, and false alarm violations.
- Bill #3836: Automotive Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Dr (Christian Bros)
- Bill #3837: Municipal Code amendments for Home Occupations and Home-Base Businesses
- Bill #3838: Municipal Code amendments for Landscaping Requirements
- Bill #3839: Municipal Code amendments for False Alarm Violations
- Res #05-21-2025: Adoption of the St. Louis Regional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Ellisville City Council approved a 6‑foot privacy fence variance at 380 Wolff Lane. It received and filed three Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations covering the automotive permit, home‑occupation code changes, and landscaping requirements. The council adopted Ordinance #3603, granting Christian Brothers Automotive a conditional use permit to operate at 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive. The first reading of Ordinance #3604 amending home‑based business regulations also passed.
- Approved 6‑ft privacy fence variance at 380 Wolff Lane (all AYES)
- Filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for Christian Brothers Automotive conditional use permit (all AYES)
- Filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for home‑occupation code amendments (all AYES)
- Filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for landscaping code amendments (all AYES)
- Adopted Ordinance #3603 granting conditional use permit to Christian Brothers Automotive (all AYES)
- Passed first reading of Ordinance #3604 amending home‑based business regulations (all AYES)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Christian Brothers Automotive to operate an auto repair shop at 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive in the C-4 district. The commission will also hold public hearings on city-initiated text amendments to revise regulations for home occupations/businesses and to update landscaping requirements. Officer elections for chair and secretary are also on the agenda.
- Conditional use permit for Christian Brothers Automotive at 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive (Petition #25-05-01)
- Public hearing on text amendments to home occupation/home-based business regulations (Petition #25-05-02)
- Public hearing on text amendments to landscaping requirements (Section 400.485) (Petition #25-05-03)
- Officer elections for Chair and Secretary of the Commission
- Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in the R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District. The applicant is seeking to install a bathroom in a new detached garage and home office. The board will also hold officer elections.
- Public hearing for Steven Easterday regarding a variance from Sections 400.210(E) and 400.090 to allow a bathroom in an accessory building at 112 Weis Avenue
- Officer elections
City Council
The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on May 7, 2025. At the regular meeting, the council will consider three legislative items: Bill #3834 to amend the Ellisville Marketplace Community Improvement District, Bill #3835 to amend Municipal Code provisions on court costs, and Resolution #05-07-2025 to implement the Missouri Blue Shield Program.
- Bill #3834 - Amends Ellisville Marketplace Community Improvement District (amended)
- Bill #3835 - Amends Municipal Code re Court Costs
- Resolution #05-07-2025 - Implements Missouri Blue Shield Program
The Ellisville City Council adopted Ordinance #3601, amending the Ellisville Marketplace Community Improvement District to extend it four years and add $500,000 for façade and center improvements. It also approved Ordinance #3602 updating municipal court fine collection rules and a resolution joining the Missouri Blue Shield Program. Additional actions included approving a six‑foot deer fence at 1124 Kiefer Creek Road and reappointing Mahmoud Kaaki to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Approved petition for six‑foot deer fence at 1124 Kiefer Creek Road (unanimous AYE)
- Adopted Ordinance #3601 amending Ellisville Marketplace CID (extension + $500K) (5 AYE, 2 NAY)
- Adopted Ordinance #3602 amending city code on payment and collection of fines (unanimous AYE)
- Approved Resolution #05-07-2025 to implement Missouri Blue Shield Program (unanimous AYE)
- Reappointed Mahmoud Kaaki to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous AYE)
- Sworn in newly elected Council Members Robert Clark Compton, Greg Sanborn, and Curt Boggs
Park Advisory Board
The Park Advisory Board will review past events and old business, including an update on Mockingbird Park and the purchase of a Rusty Melody feature. New business includes pool deck repairs, a new sculpture called Spring Fling, specifications for an 8-foot community garden fence, and the Asher's Playground project.
- Pool repairs – deck sanded down to concrete
- Purchase of Rusty Melody
- New sculpture: Spring Fling
- Community Garden Fence – 8-foot welded wire, 19 ga, black PVC coating, 1x1 inch
- Asher's Playground
The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 21, 2024 minutes by voice vote. Director Grobelny reported that Mockingbird Park improvements are complete, a $4,000 sculpture was purchased, and turf is being added to the small dog park at a cost of $90,000. She also announced pool repairs costing approximately $100,000, a new "Spring Fling" sculpture, a new garden fence, and plans to replace the existing playground with an inclusive Asher’s Playground. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved agenda (voice vote)
- Approved October 21, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
- Motion to adjourn adopted (voice vote)
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Brew Crew, LLC to build a 510-square-foot drive-through coffee shop and a 280-square-foot storage structure. The board will review the building design, materials, and several requested sign code waivers.
- Construction of a 510-square-foot drive-through coffee shop and 280-square-foot cooler/storage structure
- Estimated construction cost of $325,000
- Request for sign code waivers for menu boards, a digital monitor, and wall signs
- Proposed 22-foot parking lot light poles (exceeds 20-foot code limit)
- Review of design materials including Nichiha cement siding and Pacific Blue metal roofing
The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 5, 2025 session. The board also approved Brew Crew, LLC’s request for design, material and sign‑code waivers for the new 7 Brew Coffee drive‑through at 15444‑A Manchester Road in the C‑3 Commercial zone. All votes recorded were AYES.
- Approved agenda (unanimous AYES)
- Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (6 AYES)
- Approved 7 Brew Coffee design and sign‑code waivers (5 AYES, 0 NAYS)
City Council
The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. They are set to discuss and potentially vote on a conditional use permit (CUP) for a drive-through at 15444-A Manchester Rd (7 Brew) and an ordinance amending Chapter 215 of the municipal code regarding abatement procedures.
- Bill #3832: Conditional use permit for a drive-through at 15444-A Manchester Rd (7 Brew)
- Bill #3833: Ordinance amending Chapter 215 of the Municipal Code on abatement procedures
The council unanimously approved two fence variances in the R‑1 residential district, one at 1500 Virginia Avenue and another at 1601 Sunnyridge Road. It also approved the conditional use permit for Brew Crew, LLC to operate a drive‑through coffee shop at 15444‑A Manchester Road, creating Ordinance #3599. An amendment to the nuisance abatement code was adopted as Ordinance #3600, and four members were reappointed to the Economic Development Commission.
- Approved 6‑ft fence variance at 1500 Virginia Ave (6‑Aye)
- Approved 6‑ft fence variance at 1601 Sunnyridge Rd (6‑Aye)
- Received and filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for Brew Crew CUP (6‑Aye)
- Approved Ordinance #3599 granting Brew Crew conditional use permit for drive‑through coffee shop (6‑Aye)
- Approved Ordinance #3600 amending nuisance abatement code (6‑Aye)
- Reappointed four members to the Economic Development Commission (6‑Aye)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Ellisville Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a petition from Brew Crew, LLC for a conditional use permit to operate a drive-through only coffee shop (7-Brew) at 15446 Manchester Road. The applicant proposes a 510 sq ft building with a 280 sq ft remote cooler and storage, with no indoor or outdoor seating. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions, including a parking waiver from the City Council, lighting plan compliance, and traffic consultant recommendations. The commission may also approve minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting.
- Petition for conditional use permit (Petition #25-04-01): 7-Brew drive-through coffee shop at 15446 Manchester Road in the C-3 Commercial Zoning District
- Proposed 510 sq ft building with 280 sq ft remote cooler and storage; no indoor or outdoor seating
- Parking waiver needed: 20 spaces proposed vs. maximum 12.64 spaces; requires City Council approval
- Lighting waiver requested for 0-foot candle at property line; photometric plan to be reviewed
- Staff recommends conditions including crosswalk across drive-through lanes, ARB approval, and compliance with third-party traffic consultant
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting. The agenda includes the consideration of Bill #3831 regarding 2024 budget amendments.
- Bill #3831: 2024 Budget Amendments
The Ellisville City Council unanimously approved the agenda and the March 19 minutes. It also approved three petitions: a special event liquor license for the 4th of July celebration in Bluebird Park, a F45 Training member appreciation event on May 3, and a storage shed at 1508 La Dina Place. Finally, the council adopted Ordinance #3598, amending the 2024 city budget, with unanimous AYE votes on both readings.
- Approved agenda (unanimous AYE)
- Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous AYE)
- Approved special event liquor license for 4th of July celebration (unanimous AYE)
- Approved F45 Training Member Appreciation Day event on May 3 (unanimous AYE)
- Approved storage shed permit at 1508 La Dina Place (unanimous AYE)
- Adopted Ordinance #3598 amending 2024 budget, final passage (unanimous AYE)
City Council
The council voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting, each receiving unanimous AYES votes. Mayor Roemerman read a proclamation designating April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Ellisville. No other actions, such as closed‑session items, were taken.
- Approved agenda (unanimous AYES)
- Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous AYES)
- Proclaimed April 25, 2025 Arbor Day
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a petition from Hurlbut Investments, LLC to amend an existing Conditional Use Permit for a self-service gas station, convenience store, car wash, express lube, administrative offices, and liquor license at 8 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive in the C-4 Zoning District. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting.
- Request of Hurlbut Investments to amend Conditional Use Permit for property at 8 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive (C-4 Ellisville Business Park Zoning District)
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will meet to discuss a request from the Missouri Pickleball Club to use vinyl decals on a monument sign. This request seeks a variance from city regulations that prohibit flat letters or vinyl decals on tenant panels.
- Sign waiver request for Missouri Pickleball Club at 15446 Manchester Road
The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved a sign waiver for the Missouri Pickleball Club at 15446 Manchester Road, allowing vinyl decals on the tenant panel of the existing monument sign. The motion passed 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the agenda and prior minutes, with no public comments.
- Approved sign waiver for vinyl decals on monument sign at 15446 Manchester Road (7-0)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session at 6:15 pm followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 pm. The main agenda item is Bill #3830, which concerns the subdivision plat for 510 and 510A Old State Road (Napoli Estates).
- Bill #3830 - Subdivision plat for 510 and 510A Old State Road (Napoli Estates)
The Ellisville City Council approved the Napoli Estates subdivision plat for 19 lots at 510 and 510A Old State Road, passing Ordinance #3597. The approval includes a condition restricting homes on lots 12-18 abutting the MFS driveway to single-story. The council also approved liquor sales by Clancy's Irish Pub at the Bluebird Park Summer Concert Series, a BBQ fundraiser by the Ellisville Elks, and a detached garage at 112 Weis Avenue with a condition that any bathroom must go to the Board of Adjustment.
- Approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting.
- Approved Clancy's Irish Pub's petition to sell liquor at Bluebird Park Summer Concert Series on specified dates.
- Approved Ellisville Elks' BBQ fundraiser at 53 Clarkson Road with amended hours (setup at 7:00 am, service 10:00 am–7:00 pm on June 13-14).
- Approved the detached garage at 112 Weis Avenue with a condition that any bathroom request must go to the Board of Adjustment.
- Approved Ordinance #3597 for the 19-lot subdivision at 510 and 510A Old State Road, with a single-story restriction on lots 12-18.
- Approved appointments of Dawn Kniffin, Jill Duchinsky, and Mark Schoen to the Fountain Plaza Community Improvement District for 4-year terms.
- Recognized former Alderman and Mayor Vernon Jaycox with a proclamation for his service.
City Council
The regular City Council meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur. A work session and legislation (Bill #3830 for a subdivision plat) were originally on the agenda but are postponed.
- Meeting cancelled; no action taken
- Bill #3830 – 510 and 510A Old State Road (Napoli Estates) Subdivision Plat was scheduled for consideration
City Council
The Ellisville City Council approved a petition by Emily Kappesser to operate a temporary food vendor (Stacked Coffee Café trailer) on private property at 210 Clarkson Road in an R-1 residential district. The approval allows the trailer to be placed in the Ellisville Veterinary Hospital parking lot once a month. The vote was 5-1, with Council Member Compton dissenting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.
- Approved temporary food vendor petition for 210 Clarkson Road (5-1, Compton nay)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to conduct elections and establish its projects and agenda for 2025. The body will also discuss the 2025 Bluebird Business Awards.
- Elections
- Setting 2025 Agenda and Projects
- Bluebird Business Awards 2025
Park Advisory Board
The Ellisville Park Board will review minutes, hear a Director's Report on upcoming events and programs, and discuss old business including an update on Mockingbird Park and the purchase of Rusty Melody. New business includes discussion of Ashers Playground. No votes or decisions are scheduled on specific items.
- Mockingbird Park update
- Purchase of Rusty Melody (no dollar amount given)
- Ashers Playground discussion
- Community garden plot reservation deadline February 2, with new fencing
- Spring tennis and pickleball lessons starting April 7, with resurfacing
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will continue a petition for design and materials of two new condominium buildings at 180 and 401 Carmel Woods Drive, with an estimated construction cost of $9,000,000. The board will also consider a waiver to masonry requirements for the Napoli Estates Subdivision at 510 and 510A Old State Road. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and public comments.
- Continue review of design and materials for two new condominium buildings at 180 and 401 Carmel Woods Drive (estimated cost $9,000,000)
- Consider waiver to masonry requirements under Section 400.220.I for Napoli Estates Subdivision at 510 and 510A Old State Road
- Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024 meeting
- Public comments opportunity
The Architectural Review Board approved the design and materials for two new condominium buildings at 180 and 401 Carmel Woods Drive, with a condition that no chain link fencing be used on the trash enclosure. The board also approved a waiver of masonry requirements for the Napoli Estates Subdivision at 510 and 510A Old State Road. Both approvals were unanimous.
- Approved design and materials for two condominium buildings at 180 and 401 Carmel Woods Drive, with condition of no chain link fencing on trash enclosure (7-0)
- Approved waiver of masonry requirements for Napoli Estates Subdivision at 510 and 510A Old State Road (7-0)
City Council
The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. Key actions include bills for rezoning and a subdivision plat for Napoli Estates at 510 Old State Road, a resolution for a funding agreement with the Ellisville Marketplace CID, and a resolution to accept a MoDOT Highway Safety Grant.
- Bill #3829 - 510 Old State Road (Napoli Estates), Rezoning and Site Development Plan
- Bill #3830 - 510 Old State Road (Napoli Estates), Subdivision Plat
- Res #01-15-2025A - Funding Agreement Ellisville Marketplace CID
- Res #01-15-2025B - MoDOT Highway Safety Grant
The Council approved the rezoning of 510 and 510A Old State Road from R-1 to R-2 and the associated site development plan for the 22-lot Napoli Estates subdivision, with amendments restricting lots 13-18 to one-story homes and requiring the developer to fund two radar speed signs. A motion to reduce the development to 19 homes failed. The subdivision plat was tabled to incorporate the amendments.
- Approved rezoning of 510 Old State Road to R-2 and site plan (Ordinance #3596) (5-2)
- Approved amendment restricting lots 13-18 to no two-story dwellings and developer-funded radar signs (7-0)
- Denied amendment to remove three homes from the proposal (3-4)
- Tabled subdivision plat (Bill #3830) to allow for amendments (7-0)
- Approved preliminary funding agreement for Ellisville Marketplace CID (Resolution #01-15-2025A) (7-0)
- Approved MoDOT Highway Safety Grant application for violations enforcement (Resolution #01-15-2025B) (7-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a petition from 510 Old State, LLC to rezone property from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Planned Residential (R-2). The body will also review a site development plan and subdivision plat for 22 lots. This item was referred back to the commission by the Council for further study.
- Petition #25-01-01: Rezoning of 510 Old State Road from R-1 to R-2
- Proposed subdivision plat for 22 lots at 510 Old State Road