Webster Groves public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission
The commission unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. It approved a $2,000 façade grant for the property at 8126 Big Bend. Members discussed plans for the Old Orchard Holiday Festival and the cost of a $15,000 Ferris wheel rental, but no decisions were made on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 AM.
- Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 façade grant for 8126 Big Bend (motion passed)
- Discussed Old Orchard Holiday Festival plans (no decision)
- Discussed $15,000 Ferris wheel rental cost (no decision)
Charter Review Advisory Board
The Charter Review Advisory Board approved changes to the signature petition requirements for initiatives, referendums, and recalls. The board also updated language regarding the publication of the city budget.
- Approved minutes with amendment (All-0)
- Rescinded August 22nd vote (8-1)
- Set signature requirement for Initiative and Referendum to 4% of qualified voters (7-2)
- Set signature requirement for Recall to 10% of qualified voters (7-2)
- Approved secondary recommendation to council regarding ballots cast versus votes cast (8-1)
- Approved updating budget publication language to 'contemporary means of information sharing' (9-0)
Green Space Advisory Commission
The commission approved the continuation of a speaker series and revisions to the lighting and Dark Sky ordinances. Members also coordinated logistics for the 'Green Our City' tree planting event and 'Make a Difference Day' volunteer projects.
- Approved August 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved continuation of Sustainability partnership Speaker Series
- Approved revisions to lighting ordinance and Dark Sky
- Approved purchase of 'Leave the Leaves' signs to be sold to public for $6 each
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church to host educational and arts tenants. The commission also approved a boundary adjustment plat for two residential properties on Grant Court.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Webster Groves Presbyterian Church shared space (9-0)
- Approved Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat (7-2)
- Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)
Architectural Review Board
The board approved several residential requests for sheds, decks, windows, and garages. One request for windows at 720 Dale Avenue was tabled without a vote.
- Approved shed at 300 N. Gore Avenue
- Approved deck at 161 S. Elm Avenue
- Approved windows at 612 Clark Avenue with specific living room window requirements
- Tabled windows at 720 Dale Avenue
- Approved detached garage at 8964 Big Bend Boulevard with 6"x6" columns
- Approved addition and detached garage at 321 Newport Avenue
- Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes