Town and Country public meetings in 2022
29 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for two conditional use permits. One request concerns outdoor dining at a wine bar, and the other is for a residential pickleball court. A zoning code amendment for Lutheran Senior Services was continued to a future meeting.
- Approved minutes of 11/16/22 (unanimous voice vote)
- Continued zoning code amendment and site plan for 13190 South Outer 40 Road to February 15, 2023 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for outside dining at 13360 Clayton Road Suite 105 (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for a permanent outdoor game court at 12200 Wheatleigh Grove Road (unanimous)
Police, Fire & EMS Commission
The commission will discuss the FY2023 budget update, a new hire, and officer testing, along with reports from the fire and police chiefs. Old business includes approval of minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting
- FY2023 budget update
- New hire Rosa Prewitt
- Testing process for replacement officer and FY2023 officer
- Saturation detail update
The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. Members received reports regarding the approval of FY2023 budgets for the Police Department and West County EMS & Fire. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Parks & Trails Commission
The Commission unanimously approved the endorsement of the Bopp Road Trail Grant Application. Members reviewed conceptual designs for a covered corral at Equine Assisted Therapy and reported net revenues from recent holiday events.
- Approved minutes from 10/17/22 (unanimous)
- Endorsed Bopp Road Trail Grant Application (unanimous)
- Reviewed Dale’s Sign quotes for Parks and Trails Foundation sign; deferred to Board of Aldermen and 2024 budget
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved the 2023 budget with an amendment to reinstate $500,000 for the Woodmark Stormwater Project. They also voted to place a local use tax proposition on the ballot for residents to decide. Several maintenance and service contracts for 2023 were approved.
- Approved 2023 budget as Ordinance No. 4539 (5-1)
- Approved local use tax ballot proposition as Ordinance No. 4548 (unanimous)
- Approved deer management plan and agreement with White Buffalo, Inc. (5-1)
- Approved employee compensation rates as Ordinance No. 4540 (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 contracts for traffic signal repair, roadway maintenance, engineering, tree trimming, custodial services, and grounds care (unanimous)
- Approved liquor licenses for The Melting Pot (voice vote)
- Approved $346,870.23 warrant list (voice vote)
- Denied amendment to remove $42,640 deer management program from budget (voice vote)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen is holding a closed special meeting to discuss personnel matters under state law. The agenda includes only roll call, the closed discussion, and adjournment.
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(3) and (13) for personnel matters
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will hold a regular meeting to review four residential projects: additions at 1033 Claymark Drive and 13587 Kings Glen Drive, a new single-family house at 13782 Clayton Road, and an addition at 1234 Clayton Place Drive. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other business.
- 1033 Claymark Drive: residential addition
- 13587 Kings Glen Drive: residential addition
- 13782 Clayton Road: new single-family house
- 1234 Clayton Place Drive: residential addition
The Board unanimously approved architectural reviews and building permit authorizations for four residential projects. These included three additions and one new residence.
- Approved addition at 1033 Claymark Drive (unanimous)
- Approved addition at 13587 Kings Glen Drive (unanimous)
- Approved new residence at 13782 Clayton Road (unanimous)
- Approved addition at 1234 Clayton Road (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 11/07/22 (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board approved the November 28, 2022 warrant list and the minutes from the November 14 meeting. A public hearing was held for the proposed 2023 Budget, and ten bills were read for the first time and continued to the December 12 meeting.
- Approved November 28, 2022 warrant list in the amount of $203,655.89 (voice vote)
- Approved minutes of 11/14/22 (voice vote)
- First reading of Bill No. 22-60 (2023 Budget); continued to 12/12/22
- First reading of Bill No. 22-61 (Employee Compensation); continued to 12/12/22
- First reading of Bill No. 22-62 (Deer Management Plan/White Buffalo, Inc.); continued to 12/12/22
- First reading of Bill No. 22-63 (Gerstner Electric traffic signal maintenance); continued to 12/12/22
- First reading of Bill No. 22-64 (T. Hill Construction roadway maintenance); continued to 12/12/22
- First reading of Bill No. 22-69 (Local Use Tax ballot proposition); continued to 12/12/22
Other
The task force approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting. Members discussed specific design and content revisions for project marketing materials and donor recognition.
- Approved minutes from 10/25/22 (Unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission recommended approval for two conditional use permits. Two other development applications were continued to future meetings.
- Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for roof-mounted solar panels at 14 Summerhill Lane (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for outdoor dining at 1006 Woods Mill Plaza (unanimous)
- Continued Woodsmill Center Redevelopment rezoning and site plan to January 18, 2023 (unanimous)
- Continued Lutheran Senior Services zoning code amendment and site plan to December 21, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 10/19/22 (unanimous)
Ways & Means Commission
The Commission unanimously recommended the 2023 Recommended Budget for approval by the Board of Aldermen. It also recommended placing a Use Tax measure on the April 2023 ballot to potentially decrease future property taxes.
- Recommended 2023 Recommended Budget to Board of Aldermen (Unanimous)
- Recommended placing Use Tax on April 2023 ballot (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 26, 2022
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the fire protection and ambulance service agreement with West County EMS and Fire Protection District. They also extended a moratorium on private street acceptance and approved a warrant list for $603,799.60. A draft 2023 budget was discussed during the work session, but no votes were taken on it.
- Approved Ordinance No. 4538 amending the 2023 fire protection and ambulance service agreement (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. R09-2022 extending the private street acceptance moratorium to June 30, 2023 (voice vote)
- Approved November 14, 2022 warrant list for $603,799.60 (voice vote)
- Approved minutes from 10/24/22 (voice vote)
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will meet to review six new applications: a new single-family house at 419 Stonechase Lane, a rooftop solar array at 22 Williamsburg Estates Drive, a residential addition at 1957 Karlin Drive, a commercial facade revision at 1006 Woods Mill Road, a new single-family house at 13211 Lochenheath Court, and a residential addition at 9 Bellerive Country Club Grounds. The board will also consider approval of the October 3, 2022 meeting minutes.
- New single-family house at 419 Stonechase Lane
- Rooftop solar array at 22 Williamsburg Estates Drive
- Residential addition at 1957 Karlin Drive
- Commercial facade revision at 1006 Woods Mill Road
- New single-family house at 13211 Lochenheath Court
The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved six requests for new construction, additions, and renovations. These projects include new residences, a solar array, and a commercial façade revision. All approvals are contingent upon meeting applicable codes and ordinances.
- Approved new residence at 419 Stonechase Lane (unanimous)
- Approved rooftop solar array at 22 Williamsburg Estates Drive (unanimous)
- Approved residential addition at 1957 Karlin Drive (unanimous)
- Approved commercial façade revision at 1006 Woods Mill Plaza (unanimous)
- Approved new residence at 13211 Lochenheath Court (unanimous)
- Approved residential addition at 9 Bellerive Country Club Grounds Drive (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 10/03/22 (unanimous)
Ways & Means Commission
The commission reviewed the recommended 2023 budget, which includes expenditures for the General Fund ($11.5MM), Road Fund ($1.9MM), Capital Fund ($2.6MM), and Parks and Stormwater Fund ($3MM). The commission also received an economic development update regarding new business openings and redevelopment plans. No votes were taken on the budget draft; a public hearing is scheduled for November 28th.
- Approved minutes from September 6, 2022
Other
The Veterans & First Responders Task Force agreed to develop a fundraising plan and a consistent communication strategy for soliciting donors. The group decided to have Parks staff create draft marketing materials, including a trifold, A-frame signs, and a resident letter.
- Approved minutes from 09/23/22 (Unanimous)
- Approved motion for Parks staff to create draft trifold, A-frame signs, and resident letter (Unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen received the recommended 2023 budget presentation, approved a pedestrian safety ordinance (Bill 22-57), authorized a dispatch services agreement with Central County Emergency 911 (Bill 22-58), and approved a resolution allowing the Veterans and First Responders Task Force to fundraise for a tribute at Town Square. A purchase order for Drace Park playground equipment ($188,571.40) was also approved. No votes were recorded against any item.
- Approved Bill 22-57, pedestrian safety ordinance (unanimous 8-0)
- Approved Bill 22-58, dispatch services agreement with Central County Emergency 911 (unanimous 8-0)
- Approved Resolution R08-2022, authorizing fundraising for a military/first responders tribute at Town Square (voice vote carried)
- Approved purchase order to AB Creative for Drace Park playground equipment, $188,571.40 (voice vote carried)
- Approved appointment of Zack Krebs to Public Works Commission (voice vote carried)
- Approved minutes of 10/10/2022 regular meeting and 8/2/2022 annual workshop (voice votes carried)
- Approved warrant list of $226,853.29 (voice vote carried)
- Continued Bill 22-59 (fire/EMS agreement amendment) to November 14, 2022 meeting
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will meet to review a new single-family house proposal. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the September 6, 2022, meeting.
- Architectural Review: 12222 Ballas Lane – New Single-Family House
Police, Fire & EMS Commission
The Police, Fire, and EMS Commission will meet to review reports from the Fire and Police Chiefs. The agenda includes a discussion on FY2023 budget items and projects for the Police Department.
- Approval of May 24, 2022 and August 16, 2022 meeting minutes
- West County Fire and EMS update
- FY2023 police budget items and projects
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review a residential addition project. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 1, 2022 meeting.
- Architectural review for residential addition at 12936 North Topping Estates Drive
Police, Fire & EMS Commission
The Commission is conducting a field trip meeting at the West County EMS & Fire Safety House. The agenda includes reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs and a facility tour. No votes are anticipated during this session.
- Major Case Squad Presentation
- West County Fire and EMS Update
- Facility Tour at 13790 Manchester Road
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will review several residential building requests. This includes a continuation of a single-family house project on Topping Road and new reviews for an accessory structure, a new house, and a home addition.
- 1609 Topping Road: New Single-Family House (continued)
- 15 Clayton Hills Lane: Accessory Structure (Pool House)
- 12910 Topping Estates North: New Single-Family House
- 440 Killearn Lane: Single-Family Addition
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review three residential construction requests. The board will determine if the proposed new homes and addition meet city standards.
- Architectural review for new single-family house at 12 Roclare Lane
- Architectural review for single-family addition at 959 Revere Drive
- Architectural review for new single-family house at 1609 Topping Road
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review several residential and non-residential construction requests. The board will consider plans for new houses, additions, and one non-residential building.
- Architectural review for non-residential building at 998/1002 Woodsmill Road
- New single-family house reviews at 12824 Topping Acres, 13237 Stone Court, 5 Glenmaro Lane, and 13782 Clayton Road
- Residential addition reviews at 24 Williamsburg Estates and 13208 Laurel Lake Court
Police, Fire & EMS Commission
The Commission will review the March 29, 2022, meeting minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Commission Chair, West County Fire and EMS, and the Police Department.
- Approval of March 29, 2022, meeting minutes
- Chair report including Aldermanic Update and Commission Chair Transition
- Fire Chief’s Report regarding West County Fire and EMS
- Police Chief’s Report regarding General PD Update
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review several property modification requests. These include a new home, additions, and accessory structures. One non-residential request for a porte cochere is also on the agenda.
- Rooftop Solar Array at 1285 Dry Ridge Road
- New Single-Family House at 25 Williamsburg Estates Drive
- Non-Residential Porte Cochere at 2143 N. Ballas Road
- Residential Addition at 1241 Takara Court and 13915 Santenay Court
- Residential Accessory Structures at 12051 Gailcrest Lane and 13731 Belcrest Court
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will meet to review three architectural applications. The board will consider requests for an accessory structure and two new single-family houses.
- Architectural review for accessory structure at 824 Amersham Drive
- Architectural review for new single-family house at 13211 Lochenheath Court
- Architectural review for new single-family house at 1285 Dry Ridge Road
Police, Fire & EMS Commission
The Commission will receive updates from the Fire and Police Chiefs. The Police Chief's report includes discussions on vehicle purchases and an amendment to the vehicle tampering ordinance.
- Vehicle tampering ordinance amendment
- Police vehicle purchases
- RAD program
- West County Fire and EMS update
- Citizen academy and community events
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will meet via Zoom to review two residential addition projects. The board is scheduled to consider properties located at 12943 Woodlark Lane and 3033 Trafalgar Drive.
- Residential addition at 12943 Woodlark Lane
- Residential addition at 3033 Trafalgar Drive
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board is meeting to review several construction proposals. The board will consider applications for new single-family homes, residential additions, and one commercial addition.
- New single-family house at 663 Pine Creek Drive
- Residential addition at 12901 Topping Estates Drive
- New single-family house at 290 Point Conway Hill Court
- Commercial addition at 1050 Town & Country Crossing Drive
- Accessory structure at 929 Claymark Drive
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board will review commercial and residential projects. The agenda includes a commercial building on N Ballas Road and two residential projects.
- Commercial Building: 2721 N Ballas Road
- New Single-Family House: 407 Stonechase Lane
- Residential Addition and Accessory Building: 1089 Masonridge Road