Crestwood public meetings in 2024

December 19, 2024 Board of Aldermen Adjournment to a Closed Session

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will meet in a closed session on December 19, 2024, to discuss legal and real estate matters via Zoom. The session is held under Missouri Revised Statute 610.021. The meeting is tentative due to ongoing city business.

• Closed session for legal advice and real estate
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Missouri Revised Statute 610.021 cited
• Tentative agenda due to ongoing city business

December 17, 2024 Park Board Meeting

The Park Board will meet to discuss a nature playscape presentation by Dg2 and review the Aquatic Center fee schedule. The board will also determine a new date for the February meeting.

• Nature Playscape Presentation by Dg2
• Aquatic Center Fee Schedule

The Park Board voted unanimously to change the aquatic center fee schedule to a flat $8 for residents and $14 for non-residents. They also approved sending the Dg2 Nature Playscape presentation to the Board of Aldermen with additional seating, shade, and grading considerations. The board approved minutes from August and September and changed the next meeting date to February 10, 2025.

• Approved August 20 and September 16, 2024 meeting minutes (voice vote, passed)
• Approved sending Dg2 Nature Playscape presentation to BOA with added seating, shade, and grading considerations (motion by Ogle, second Bozdeck, passed)
• Approved new Aquatic Center flat fee: $8 resident, $14 non-resident (motion by Bozdeck, second Koscielski, none opposed)
• Changed next meeting date to Monday, February 10, 2025 (motion by Ogle, second O'Neil, none opposed)

December 16, 2024 Board of Aldermen Adjournment to a Closed Session

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will meet in a closed session on December 16, 2024, to discuss legal and real estate matters. The meeting will be conducted online via Zoom.

• Closed session for legal matters under Missouri Revised Statute 610.021(1)
• Closed session for real estate matters under Missouri Revised Statute 610.021(2)
• Meeting held via Zoom online platform

December 10, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 9600 Watson Road. The meeting also includes several ordinances for on-call maintenance services and judicial appointments.

• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 9600 Watson Road
• Resolution regarding the Turkish American Intercultural Educational Foundation at 9201 Watson Road
• Appointment of John Frisella as Provisional Municipal Judge
• Service agreements for electrical, HVAC, overhead door, pest control, plumbing, and roofing maintenance
• Ordinance to amend municipal code regarding incident management

December 4, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold hearings regarding a conditional use permit and site plan for a Dunkin' at 9600 Watson Rd. The body will also consider a text amendment concerning electric vehicle charging station shutoffs.

• Public hearing for text amendment to Ordinance 26-79 regarding EV Charging station shutoffs
• CUP-11-24: Conditional Use Permit for Dunkin' at 9600 Watson Rd
• Major Site Plan Review for Dunkin' at 9600 Watson Rd
• Deadline extension request for Sam's Club Gas Station Major Site Plan at 10248 Big Bend Blvd

November 26, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will hold three public hearings: a conditional use permit for Lighthouse Christian Fellowship to operate a religious assembly at 9147 Watson Road; amendments to short-term rental and home-based business regulations; and changes to conditional use permit procedures. The board will also consider second reading of an agreement with Faith Group, LLC for commissioning agent services for the new community center, and will vote on several FY2025 budgets including General, Park/Stormwater, Sewer Lateral, Capital Improvement, and Prop A funds.

• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for Lighthouse Christian Fellowship at 9147 Watson Road
• Ordinance amending short-term rental and home-based business regulations
• Ordinance amending conditional use permit procedures
• Second reading of agreement with Faith Group, LLC for commissioning agent services for the new community center
• Approval of FY2025 budgets: General, Park/Stormwater, Sewer Lateral, Capital Improvement, and Prop A funds

November 25, 2024 Public Safety Board

The Crestwood Public Safety Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of July 2024 minutes, police chief's third quarter report, an aldermanic report, and public comment. The only new business item is a review of traffic calming measures on Manda Lane.

• Traffic Calming Review on Manda Lane as new business

November 12, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP-9-24) for the Turkish American Intercultural Educational Foundation to operate an assembly-limited use at 9201 Watson Road in the C-1 Local Business District. The consent agenda includes several items: approval of minutes, acknowledgment of the Crestwood Crossing Community Improvement District's proposed FY 2025 budget, appointments to the Park Board and Watson Plaza CID, a proclamation, ordinances for a letter agreement with Dierbergs Crestwood Crossing LLC and for commissioning agent services for the new community center, and code amendments. New business includes adoption of a stormwater management policy and a resolution to extend construction start time for multi-family units at 8800 Watson Road.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit (CUP-9-24) for assembly-limited use at 9201 Watson Road by Turkish American Intercultural Educational Foundation
• Ordinance approving letter agreement with Dierbergs Crestwood Crossing LLC related to Crestwood Plaza TIF redevelopment plan
• Ordinance authorizing agreement with Faith Group, LLC for commissioning agent services for new community center
• Ordinance amending Chapters 5, 7, 13, and 24 of municipal code relating to permitting and licensing processes
• Resolution to approve extension of time for Phase 1 multi-family residential construction at 8800 Watson Road

November 7, 2024 Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will meet to discuss the proposed FY25 budget. The meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2024, at the Crestwood Public Works Garage.

• Discussion of the Proposed 2025 Budget

November 7, 2024 Board of Adjustment

The Crestwood Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a variance at 939 Rayburn Avenue. The meeting will be conducted via an online Zoom session.

• Public hearing for BZA-4-24 at 939 Rayburn Avenue
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Board to discuss variance request

The Board of Adjustment denied a request for two zoning variances to construct an attached garage at 939 Rayburn Avenue that would encroach on required side and front yard setbacks. The property is located in the R-4 Single Family Residential District.

• Denied variance for 2.75-foot side yard encroachment
• Denied variance for 0.6-foot front yard encroachment
• Denied variance request for 939 Rayburn Avenue garage

November 6, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two conditional use permits and two text amendments. The body will also discuss regulations for residential fences.

• CUP-9-24: Turkish American Intercultural Education Foundation at 9201 Watson Rd
• CUP-10-24: Lighthouse Christian Fellowship at 9147 Watson Rd
• Text Amendment regarding EV Charging and station shutoffs
• Text Amendment regarding home-based businesses, short term rental pools, and trampolines
• Discussion on residential fences

October 22, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda of routine items, including the approval of minutes, a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility, and a grant for sidewalk construction. The board will also vote on ordinances to replace the Crestwood Park playground, amend recreational vehicle parking rules, and restrict commercial vehicle parking in residential areas.

• Approval of conditional use permit for Life Storage LP at 9900 Big Bend Boulevard
• Ordinance to replace Crestwood Park playground with Hutchinson Recreation & Design
• Ordinance amending Section 14-167 regarding recreational vehicle parking
• Ordinance to restrict commercial vehicle parking in residential areas
• Ordinance amending municipal code chapters for 2024 recodification project

October 8, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an on-site residential unit at a self-storage facility. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with budget acknowledgments and bank extensions.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for Life Storage, LP at 9900 Big Bend Boulevard
• Resolution calling for an election of four Aldermen on April 8, 2025
• Resolution extending Simmons Bank as depository bank for the city
• Acknowledgement of FY25 budgets for Watson Plaza, Crestwood Point, Crestwood Square, and Crestwood Crossing Residential CIDs
• Resolution extending deadlines for certificates of substantial completion for Crestwood Plaza TIF

October 2, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for an accessory residential unit at Life Storage (9900 Big Bend Blvd) and on a text amendment to conditional use permit procedures. The commission will also consider a fence exception request at 9538 Lodge Pole Lane and discuss a preliminary concept for Accent Solutions expansion at 1154 and 1180 Reco Avenue. No decisions have been made; these are items for discussion and public input.

• CUP-8-24: Life Storage accessory residential unit at 9900 Big Bend Blvd
• TEXT-1-24: Text amendment to conditional use permit procedures
• Fence exception request at 9538 Lodge Pole Lane
• Preliminary concept discussion for Accent Solutions expansion at 1154 & 1180 Reco Avenue

September 24, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing to establish annual tax levy rates for 2024. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with several ordinances regarding city infrastructure and parking regulations.

• Public hearing for 2024 tax rates on residential, commercial, and personal property
• Conditional use permit for Gateway Custard, LLC drive-thru restaurant at 9535 Watson Road
• Agreement with JTL Landscaping, LLC for the Watson Industrial Wall Replacement Project
• Proposal for the Gravois Creek Bank Restoration Project with Horner and Shifrin
• Ordinances amending municipal codes for RV parking and commercial vehicle parking in residential areas

September 16, 2024 Park Board Special Meeting

The Crestwood Park Board will hold a special meeting to review the Capital Improvements Plan for 2025. The agenda includes a roll call and discussion of the CIP 2025.xlsx document.

• Review of Capital Improvements Plan for 2025
• Regular meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024

The Park Board unanimously approved five priority items from the CIP Project List. The board also received updates regarding the Blues and Brews Fest and the Whitecliff Bridge closure.

• Approved Spellman Playground Replacement (#72) (Unanimous)
• Approved Sand Volleyball Replacement at Whitecliff Park (#114) (Unanimous)
• Approved Crestwood Park parking lot reconfiguration and possible signage (#24) (Unanimous)
• Approved Spellman Park Stream bed gravel (#97) (Unanimous)
• Approved Gazebo coverings at Whitecliff Park (#103) (Unanimous)

September 12, 2024 Board of Adjustment

The Crestwood Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance or special use permit application for property at 1622 Ridgewood Drive. The board may vote to approve or deny the request. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on BZA-3-24 for 1622 Ridgewood Drive, including review of application, plans, and county records

September 10, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Gateway Custard LLC to operate a drive-thru restaurant (Andy's Frozen Custard) at 9535 Watson Road. They will also consider ordinances amending traffic regulations, including new stop intersections, no parking zones, and fire lanes in the Crestwood Crossing development. The consent agenda includes approvals of findings for conditional use permits for Once Upon a Child and Balanced Body Wellness, an ordinance on employee passes for elected officials, and a contract for a prefabricated restroom at Whitecliff Park Quarry.

• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for Andy's Frozen Custard drive-thru at 9535 Watson Road
• Ordinance amending Chapter 14 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) citywide
• Ordinance adding stop intersections, no parking zones, and fire lanes in Crestwood Crossing development
• Consent agenda: Resolutions approving conditional use permits for Once Upon a Child (9901 Watson Road) and Balanced Body Wellness (10000 Watson Road)
• Consent agenda: Ordinance authorizing agreement with Green Flush Technologies LLC for restroom at Whitecliff Park Quarry

September 4, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold hearings on conditional use permits and a text amendment regarding permit procedures. The body will also consider a fence exception request.

• CUP-7-24: Andy's Frozen Custard Drive-Thru at 9535 Watson Rd.
• CUP-8-24: Life Storage Accessory Residential Unit at 9900 Big Bend Blvd
• TEXT-1-24: Text Amendment for Conditional Use Permit Procedures
• Fence Exception request for 680 Conover Ln

August 27, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for Balanced Body Wellness LLC to operate a massage establishment at 10000 Watson Road. Unfinished business includes a second reading of a bond ordinance authorizing up to $6.1 million in general obligation bonds for capital projects, funded by a property tax levy, and a traffic code update. The consent agenda covers routine items such as meeting minutes, a development plan amendment for Crestwood Crossing, sale of a surplus fire truck, installation of a prefabricated restroom at Whitecliff Park, and new stop signs, no-parking zones, and fire lanes in the Crestwood Crossing development.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for Balanced Body Wellness (massage) at 10000 Watson Road, Suite 2-L-26
• Second reading of Bill 24-25: $6.1M general obligation bonds, Series 2024, for capital projects
• Declaration of 2000 Pierce Dash pumper fire truck as surplus and sale to Gerald Rosebud Fire Protection District
• Agreement with Green Flush Technologies LLC for prefabricated restroom installation at Whitecliff Park Quarry
• Ordinance adding stop intersections, no-parking zones, and fire lanes on several streets in Crestwood Crossing development

August 20, 2024 Park Board

The Crestwood Park Board will meet to discuss and vote on a new playground at Crestwood Park. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Aldermanic Chambers of the Crestwood Government Center.

• Approval of June 2024 Park Board meeting minutes
• Discussion and voting on Crestwood Park Playground project
• Aldermanic Report
• Staff Report
• Public Comment

The Crestwood Park Board approved the amended June meeting minutes and reordered the agenda to prioritize voting on the Crestwood Playground project. However, the minutes record no final outcome of that voting—only that discussion and voting began. No other substantive decisions were made; the board received staff and aldermanic reports on traffic calming, new businesses, and park facility updates.

• Approved amended June minutes adding Alderman John Sebben (voice vote, all in favor)
• Reordered agenda to bring Crestwood Playground voting to the top (motion passed unanimously)

August 7, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission

The Crestwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a Conditional Use Permit for Balanced Body Wellness at 10000 Watson Rd. and a proposed text amendment to the city's Conditional Use Permit procedures. The commission will also consider a deadline extension request for the Sam's Club gas station major site plan at 10248 Big Bend Blvd. Other agenda items include approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing CUP-6-24: Balanced Body Wellness at 10000 Watson Rd.
• Public hearing TEXT-1-24: Text amendment to Conditional Use Permit procedures
• Deadline extension request for Sam's Club Gas Station Major Site Plan at 10248 Big Bend Blvd.
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from July 10, 2024

July 23, 2024 Board of Aldermen

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will consider adopting a new city code, a traffic calming policy, and a conditional use permit for a retail store. The board will also vote on purchasing a police vehicle and issuing general obligation bonds.

• Adoption of new City Code of Ordinances
• Adoption of Traffic Calming Policy
• Conditional Use Permit for Once Upon a Child retail facility
• Purchase of 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicle for $43,882
• Authorization to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024