Sunset Hills public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider several appeals regarding zoning variances. A significant portion of the meeting focuses on redevelopment requests for the Gates Manor Subdivision.
- Appeal A-31-21: Request for an in-ground swimming pool in the side yard at 12852 Shadow Lane
- Appeal A-32-21: Request to vary side setback from 5 feet to 0 feet for a parking lot at 10893 Sunset Hills Plaza
- Appeals A-34-21 through A-48-21: Requests for Pentrex Development Corporation to vary front/rear setbacks and building coverage for 15 lots in Gates Manor Subdivision
- Appeal A-33-21: Removed from the agenda as unnecessary
Parks & Recreation Board
The Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss new business and approve previous minutes. The primary item is a request to remove a significant amount of tree canopy.
- Tree removal permit petition by David Volz for over 10,000 sq. ft. of canopy at 12300, 12322, and 12330 Robyn Road
Parks & Recreation Board
The commission will review previous meeting minutes and discuss new business. Discussion topics include a proposed restroom for the Stieren area, holiday lighting contest awards, and a holiday party.
- Proposed restroom for Stieren Area
- Holiday Lighting Contest awards discussion
- Holiday Party discussion
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider two appeals regarding city regulations. The board will review requests for a non-street facing wall sign and a reduced side setback for a garage.
- Appeal A-29-21: Request for a wall sign on the southern, non-street facing wall at 10315 Watson Road
- Appeal A-30-21: Request to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for a detached garage at 10817 Leebur Drive
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider two notices of appeal regarding residential construction. The board will also discuss scheduling for November and December meeting dates.
- Appeal A-27-21: Request to allow an accessory structure in the side yard for a pool at 13015 Sunset Stream Ct
- Appeal A-28-21: Request to reduce rear setback from 30 feet to 23 feet for a room addition at 11904 Lockhaven Place
- Approval of July 22, 2021 meeting minutes
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review the proposed 2022 budget and proposed fees for 2022. The board will also receive updates on the Halloween program and discuss urban forestry.
- Proposed 2022 Budget
- Proposed Fees for 2022
- Urban Forestry Discussion
- Eagle Scout Project
- Halloween Program update
Police Advisory Board
The Police Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to review community engagement and officer pay. The board will discuss the Prop P fund and compensation for communications officers.
- Review of Police Advisory Board minutes from July 6, 2021
- Community engagement update
- Discussion of Prop P fund and Sunset Hills Position Grades
- Review of communications officer compensation and Area Dispatch Pay 2021
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review updates on local programs and facilities. The board is scheduled to discuss proposed part-time salaries for 2022 and urban forestry.
- Proposed part-time salaries for 2022
- Urban forestry discussion
- Watson Trail Playground update
- SunCrest Fest and Halloween program updates
- Eagle Scout Project
Lindbergh CID
The Board of Directors of the Shoppes at Sunset Hills Community Improvement District is meeting to establish foundational governance. The board will consider resolutions regarding district operations, officer elections, and the implementation of a sales tax.
- RESOLUTION 2021-01: Adoption of Bylaws and District Project Agreement
- RESOLUTION 2021-02: Election of Officers
- RESOLUTION 2021-03: Depository of Funds and Retention of Professional Firms
- RESOLUTION 2021-04: Open Records Policy and conduct of Board Meetings
- RESOLUTION 2021-05: A Sales Tax
Police Advisory Board
The Police Advisory Board will meet to review departmental updates and personnel changes. The body will discuss body cameras and the reassignment of a specific sergeant position.
- Reassignment of Community Engagement Sergeant position to Patrolman
- Body cameras discussion
- Pay matrix update
- Manpower update
- Crestwood dispatch update
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting to consider four separate notices of appeal regarding zoning regulations. These requests involve height and setback variances for residential and commercial properties.
- Appeal A-12-21: Garage height variance at 33 Oleander Drive
- Appeal A-13-21: Side setback variance for a pool house at 9225 Caddyshack Circle
- Appeal A-14-21: Rear setback variance for a residence addition at 9500 South Geyer Road
- Appeal A-15-21: Front setback variance for a ground sign at 10425 Watson Road
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to receive updates on the Watson Trail Playground and aquatic facility operations. The board will discuss urban forestry and conduct a walk-through of Minnie Ha Ha Park.
- Update on St. Louis County Covid-19 guidelines for aquatic facility operation
- Update on Watson Trail Playground
- Discussion regarding Urban Forestry
- Walk-through of Minnie Ha Ha Park
- Review of Eagle Scout Projects
Police Advisory Board
The Police Advisory Board will discuss the police pay structure and a dispatching contract with Crestwood. The meeting includes a community engagement update and review of salary surveys.
- Crestwood police dispatching contract update
- Police services agreement with City of Sunset Hills
- Proposed police department salary steps
- 2021 SHPD step increase Option 2.0
- SLAPCA Salary Survey 2020
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss aquatic facility guidelines and the Watson Trail Playground. The board will also review updates regarding Eagle Scout projects and urban forestry.
- Review of aquatic facility guidelines per St. Louis County Covid-19
- Update on Watson Trail Playground
- Eagle Scout Project updates for Eagle’s Nest, Bander property, kiosk, and covered picnic table
- Urban Forestry discussion
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet virtually to consider two appeals regarding zoning and sign regulations. The board will determine if requested variances for a residential swimming pool and a commercial wall sign should be granted.
- Appeal A-10-21: Request to reduce distance between residence and accessory structure from 10 feet to 3 feet for a pool at 407 Homecrest Dr.
- Appeal A-11-21: Request to allow a wall sign on the southern, non-street facing wall at 10734 Sunset Hills Plaza.
Board of Adjustment
The Sunset Hills Board of Adjustment will meet virtually to consider multiple notices of appeal regarding zoning variances. These requests include changes to fence height, building setbacks, garage size, and signage requirements.
- Appeal A-04-21: Vary rear setback from 75 feet to 12 feet for a commercial structure at 3825 South Lindbergh Boulevard
- Appeal A-05-21: Increase detached garage size from 1,200 to 1,800 square feet at 9255 Robyn Road
- Appeal A-03-21: Increase privacy fence height from 6 feet to 8 feet at 421 Spears Street
- Appeal A-06-21 and A-07-21: Front setback variance and use of grass pavers for a driveway at 9436 Oakwood Manor Lane
- Appeals A-08-21 and A-09-21: Installation of wall signs on non-street facing walls at 10801 Sunset Office Drive
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to provide recommendations for the 2021 aquatic facility operation and the Watson Trail Playground. The board will also receive an update on the I-44 pedestrian bridge project.
- Update on I-44 pedestrian bridge project
- Recommendation for Watson Trail Playground
- Recommendation for 2021 aquatic facility operation
- Urban Forestry discussion
- Eagle Scout Project
Parks & Recreation Board
The commission will receive updates on several ongoing infrastructure and land projects. The meeting includes discussions on urban forestry and a specific tree removal permit for South Tech.
- BMX progress update
- Watson Trail Playground Renovation Project update
- Paraclete Property discussion update
- Bander fishing access project update
- I-44 pedestrian bridge project update
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment is reviewing requests for validity extensions on commercial building setbacks and a variance for a monument sign height. One petition regarding sign square footage has been removed from the agenda.
- Request by ODPT LLC to extend setback reduction from 35% to 80% at 3825 South Lindbergh Boulevard
- Request by ODPT LLC to extend rear setback variance from 75 feet to 15 feet at 3825 South Lindbergh Boulevard
- Appeal by Bill Elder to increase ground sign height from 8 feet to 17.5 feet at 9735 Landmark Parkway Drive
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Commission is discussing several infrastructure updates, including a detailed cost estimate for the Watson Trail Playground renovation. The board is also reviewing a potential 10-acre land donation of the Paraclete Property and a fishing access project at the Bander Area.
- Watson Trail Playground renovation estimate totaling $417,520.69
- Proposed donation of 10-acre Paraclete Property at 13270 Maple Drive
- Bander Area fishing access project funded by $12,500 each from Conservation Foundation for Sunset Hills and Rich Stieren
- Discussion on Urban Forestry tree removal permit applications
- Update on BMX progress at Minnie Ha Ha Park
Police Advisory Board
The Police Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an update on community outreach and engagement.
- Approval of September 1, 2020 meeting minutes
- Community Outreach and Engagement Update