City Council - Regular Meetings

Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” option, during the Regular Meeting, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through phone or computer to the meetings are available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings. All those attending in person must comply with masking and other public health measures as ordered by the City of Webster Groves. CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA DATE: TUESDAY – OCTOBER 17, 2023 6:30 P.M. LOCATION – CITY HALL IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY #4 E. LOCKWOOD AVENUE 1. BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 2. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA 3. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ISSUES/MEETING UPDATES 4. TOPICS: • Old Webster Business District Report and Council Conversation • FY-2024 Quarterly Fiscal Update and FY-2023 Soft Close Review 5. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 6. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION) RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)] 2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)] 3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)] 4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)] 7. ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TUESDAY – OCTOBER 17, 2023 7:30 P.M. LOCATION-CITY HALL-#4 E. LOCKWOOD IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom, using the “Raise Hand” option, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through phone/computer to meetings available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings. All those attending in person must comply with masking and other public health measures as ordered by the City of Webster Groves. Welcome to the regular meeting of the City Council. We welcome questions, ideas and comments from persons in attendance. Members of the audience may, however, comment only when recognized by the Mayor or Mayor ProTem if the Mayor is absent. We ask that comments be limited to three minutes in order to complete the agenda within a reasonable time. Comments concerning items not on the agenda should be made during the Remarks of Visitors section of the agenda, near the beginning of the meeting. I. ROLL CALL II. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS • Doris Rogers (posthumously) III. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS IV. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Bill # 9235 – Third Reading - An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Webster Groves Presbyterian Church to Allow for Shared Spaces Within an Existing Building for Multiple Tenants Operating Under Educational Facility, School for the Arts Use on an Approximately 1.67-Acre Tract of Land in An Existing Structure at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue in the “D” Commercial District and Matters Related Thereto 2. Bill #9236 – Third Reading - An Ordinance Permitting the Subdivision of Certain Property at 617 Grant Court and 614 Grant Court in the “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District  VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Charter Review Advisory Board Recommendations/Discussion VII. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes – October 3, 2023 VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IX. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION) RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)] 2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)] 3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)] 4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)] X. ADJOURNMENT Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language, interpreter, listening devices, etc.) to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-963- 5318 (fax number 314-963-7561) or Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) at least two working days prior to the meeting. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: TUESDAY– NOVEMBER 7, 2023  BILL # 9235 ORDINANCE # 9235 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO WEBSTER GROVES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO ALLOW FOR SHARED SPACES WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR MULTIPLE TENANTS OPERATING UNDER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS USE ON AN APPROXIMATELY 1.67-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 45 W LOCKWOOD AVENUE IN THE “D” COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO WHEREAS, the Zoning Code of Webster Groves provides the City Council may, by conditional use permit issued under the provisions of Section 53.140 and 53.159, authorize the use of property in the “D” Commercial District for an “Educational Facility, School for the Arts”; and WHEREAS, the property located at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue (the “Property”) is used for a place of worship most recently; and WHEREAS, Webster Groves Presbyterian Church (the “Applicant”), is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to utilize the classroom spaces in the existing structure for a shared space for tenants which would fall under an educational facility, school for the arts use within a “D” Commercial District (the “Application”); and WHEREAS, the Application was referred to the City Plan Commission, which, after studying the Application and the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Development, and holding a public hearing on September 11, 2023, has recommended approval of the Application subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council gave due notice and held a public hearing on the Application at City Hall on October 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., where the Council heard and considered comments and suggestions by those present; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, in accordance with Section 53.176.b of the Zoning Code, that the existing building setbacks are not being changed and shall continue to govern structures on the Property; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 53.170 et seq. of the Zoning Code, that granting the Applicant’s Conditional Use Permit will not: 1. Substantially increase traffic hazards or congestion; 2. Substantially increase fire hazards; 3. Adversely affect the character of the neighborhood; 4. Adversely affect the general welfare of the community; or 5. Overtax public utilities.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit to Webster Groves Presbyterian Church to operate a shared space for tenants operating under educational facility, school for the arts use within an existing structure on an approximately 1.67 acre tract of land at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue within the “D” Commercial District, subject to the following conditions: 1. All provisions of the City Code shall apply except as expressly modified in this Ordinance #9235. 2. All activities of the Educational Facility, School for the Arts use shall be located within the existing structure of the subject property. 3. Hours of operation shall be limited to Mondays-Fridays 8 am-9 pm. 4. This conditional use permit is personal to the owner and shall not run with the land. Section 2. This Ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves. Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. Passed and Approved this _____ day of _______________ 2023. _____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk  BILL #9236 ORDINANCE #9236 AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 617 GRANT COURT AND 614 GRANT COURT IN THE “A2” FIFTEEN THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT RESIDENCE DISTRICT WHEREAS, Matthew and Mariea Snell and Anthony and Kimberly Alessi (the “Owners”) -- who own certain property that is approximately 0.696 acres of land commonly referred to as 617 Grant Court and 614 Grant Court and that is more particularly described in the final subdivision plat which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and that is incorporated herein by this reference (hereinafter referred to as “the Property”) -- have requested a subdivision of the Property that is within the “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District; and WHEREAS, three of the structures are currently non-conforming to the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the re-subdivision of the Property does not meet all the requirements of the current version of the zoning code; and WHEREAS, consideration of the request was referred to the City Plan Commission, which, after studying the application and the standards and requirements of the Webster Groves Subdivision Ordinance, recommended approval of the requested subdivision to allow the existing structures to remain in place at 617 Grant Court and 614 Grant Court until such time as they are reconstructed or required to be reconstructed pursuant to the regulations governing non- conforming uses; and WHEREAS, the City Plan Commission also recommended approval of the requested subdivision where the property at 614 Grant Court will not meet the minimum lot size for the “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District; and WHEREAS, the owners are now requesting that the City Council give final approval to the subdivision of the Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council approves the subdivision of the Property in accordance with the final subdivision plat submitted to the Council and attached hereto as Exhibit A, including allowing the existing structures to remain where they have been built until such time as it is reconstructed or required to be reconstructed pursuant to the regulations governing non- conforming uses. Section 2. All future development at the subject properties shall meet the existing Municipal Code requirements. The establishment of this plat precludes current and future owners from obtaining setback variances from the Municipal Code at the subject properties.  Section 3. This ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. Passed and Approved this _____ day of ______________ 2023. ____________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES October 3, 2023 The City Council met this date in a regular session, in the City Council Chambers, which was available to the public in person, and virtually, at 7:32 p.m. Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold Councilmember Pam Bliss Councilmember David Franklin Councilmember Karen D. Alexander Councilmember Emerson Smith Councilmember Sarah Richardson Councilmember Emily Hixson Shepherd A quorum was present. Also present: Dr. Marie Peoples, City Manager (via teleconference) Neil Bruntrager, City Attorney Ms. Katie Nakazono, City Clerk PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS Mayor Arnold and Council presented the proclamation for the Camp Wyman/Webster Groves School District 75 Year partnership. Mayor Arnold and Councilmembers presented the Good Neighbor Awards to the recipients. [Council took a brief recess following the distribution of the Good Neighbor Awards.] PUBLIC HEARING WEBSTER GROVES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SHARED SPACE INITIATIVE (45 W. LOCKWOOD AVENUE): AN APPLICATION BY WEBSTER GROVES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR SHARED SPACES WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR MULTIPLE TENANTS OPERATING UNDER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS USES LOCATED ON A 1.67 ACRE LOT AT 45 W. LOCKWOOD AVENUE IN THE “D” COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing, and Mara Perry, Director of Planning and Development, gave a presentation (See Exhibit A). Ms. Perry addressed questions of the Council. Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm Ave, made comments regarding the public hearing. (See Exhibit B). The City Attorney entered the following into the record: 1. Plan Commission Staff Report prepared by Mara Perry, Director of Planning and Development, for meeting date September 11, 2023. 2. The written statement from Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. 3. Preliminary floor plans. October 3, 2023 4. The Director of Planning and Development PowerPoint before the City Council October 3, 2023. 5. Zoning Code for the City of Webster Groves Mayor Arnold closed the public hearing. BILL #9235 – FIRST & SECOND READING Councilmember Hixson Shepherd introduced BILL #9235 – ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO WEBSTER GROVES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO ALLOW FOR SHARED SPACES WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR MULTIPLE TENANTS OPERATING UNDER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY, SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS USE ON AN APPROXIMATELY 1.67-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 45 W. LOCKWOOD AVENUE IN THE “D” COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO, and at the Councilmember’s request, the Bill was read twice, first and second times by title only, and placed on the agenda for future consideration of the Council. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS Jon Stassi (Via Zoom) lives on Tuxedo where a shooting occurred. He stated that the alleged suspect who was apprehend, allegedly had multiple warrants, and had multiple complaints against him. Mr. Stassi wanted to know how this shooting was allowed to happen and what can change so that the community can be safer and that something like this does not occur again. Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm Ave, made comments. (See Exhibit C) Nathan Babcook (Via Zoom) brought to the council’s attention that the alleged suspect in the Tuxedo shooting had harassed and chased a young African American girl down Glen Avenue. Her father intervened to prevent it. He stated that complaints against the alleged suspect have been ongoing for over 3 years. He feels that things are problematic, and that the city could do a bit more to enforce its own ordinance and rules concerning people living illegally in backyards, in trailers and tents. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CTY MANAGER No new business. NEW BUSINESS CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS/DISCUSSION A preliminary Council Public Engagement Timeline was distributed to Council. At the next Council meeting council will discuss the Charter Review Advisory Board report. BILL #9236 – FIRST & SECOND READING Councilmember Alexander introduced BILL #9236 – ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 617 GRANT COURT AND 614 GRANT COURT IN THE “A2” FIFTEEN THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT RESIDENCE DISTRICT, and at the Councilmember’s request, the Bill was read twice, first and second times by title only, and placed on the agenda for future consideration of the Council. 2 October 3, 2023 Director of Planning and Development, Mara Perry, gave a presentation. (See Exhibit A) RESOLUTION #2023-44 – AUTHORIZING THE SOLAR REBATE PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to adopt Resolution #2023-44. Prior to the vote, Shawn Finnegan, Sustainability Coordinator, and Todd Rehg, Director of Public Works, gave a presentation about the program. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Resolution #2023-44. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that Resolution #2023-44 was approved. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Bliss, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved. The following Consent Agenda was approved: • Approval of Minutes – September 19, 2023 • Resolution #2023-45 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Stretcher for the Fire Department • Resolution #2023-46 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a CPR Automated Device for the Fire Department APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS No appointments. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION No closed session. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded. [Note, following the regular meeting the council reconvened the Work Session.] 3 October 3, 2023 PASSED AND APPROVED this _______day of ____________________ 2023. ________________________ Mayor _______________ City Clerk 4 Exhibit A City Council October 3, 2023 23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45AnW. Lockwood Ave) application by Webster Groves Presbyterian Church for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for shared spaces within an existing building for multiple tenants operating under Educational Facility, School for the Arts uses located on a 1.67 acre lot at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue in the “D” Commercial District. Mara M. Perry, AICP, Director of Planning & Development  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) Zoning • “D” Commercial District with a CUP Surrounding Uses • North: “D” Commercial District • East: “PC” Planned Commercial District • South: “D” Commercial District • West: “D” Commercial District  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) Existing Conditions - View looking northwest from W Lockwood View looking southeast from W Moody Ave Ave  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) History – • 1867- Webster Groves Presbyterian Church • 1923- Zoned “E” Industrial District and “D” Commercial District • 1956- Zoned “D” Commercial District • 1959 & 1961, Special Use Permits to reconstruct and expand facilities • Since 1962, the church has operated daycare and early childhood care facilities at the subject property. • 2021 – CUP for Educational Facility, School for the Arts for other classroom spaces • 2023 – CUP for Educational Facility, School for the Arts for other classroom spaces  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) Comprehensive Plan Analysis – In 2017, the City incorporated the 2006 DFP maps into a consolidated Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment The 2017 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment recommended Religious Institutions for the subject property. The proposed request is not to change the zoning of the property but rather to get approval of a conditional use within the existing zoning district. It is Staff’s opinion that this would be in compliance with the existing Comprehensive Plan as no change of zoning is proposed.  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) Zoning Analysis: Conditional Use Permit Per Sec. 53.173(c), the Council shall determine whether the proposed use will NOT: 1. Substantially increase traffic hazards or congestion. 2. Substantially increase fire hazards. 3. Adversely affect the character of the neighborhood. 4. Adversely affect the general welfare of the community. 5. Overtax public utilities.  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) Zoning Analysis – Use – “Educational Facility, School for the Arts” use. The applicant intends to provide spaces for various not for profits and educational arts facilities in the existing building. The applicant intends to hold these activities within the second and third floors of the existing classroom facilities at the subject property, utilizing approximately 5,274 square feet in area.  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) Parking Analysis– The zoning code requires a minimum of one (1) off-street parking space for every one thousand (1,000) square feet of teaching facilities. Or one (1) off-street parking space for every three hundred (300) square feet of office space. At 5,274 square feet in existing facilities, the zoning code would require between six (6) and eighteen (18) parking spaces. The subject property currently includes ninety-two (92) off-street parking spaces. These spaces are shared by various users within the building.  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) Hours of Operation Mondays-Fridays 8 am – 9 pm Dimensional Regulations No changes are being made to the exterior of the structure. Staff does not recommend placing additional dimensional regulations upon the proposed use.  23-PC-09 Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Shared Space Initiative (45 W. Lockwood Ave) Recommendation – Should the City Council recommend approval of the CUP, staff recommends the following conditions: 1. All provisions of the City Code shall apply except as expressly modified in the CUP Ordinance. 2. All activities of the Educational Facility, School for the Arts use shall be located within the existing structure of the subject property. 3. Hours of operation shall be limited to Mondays-Fridays 8 am- 9 pm. 4. This Conditional Use Permit is personal to the Applicant and shall not run with the land. 23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat A petition by Matthew and Mariea Snell, property owners of 617 Grant Court, and Anthony and Kimberly Alessi, property owners of 614 Grant Court, for an Application for a Boundary Adjustment Plat to be known as “Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat”. The subject properties encompass approximately 0.696 acres of land. The subject properties are located within the “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District. Mara M. Perry, AICP, Director of Planning & Development  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat Zoning • “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District • The surrounding properties are developed as single-family residential and are zoned “A2” Fifteen Thousand Square Foot Residence District  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat History - • There is currently a single family dwelling and detached garage at 617 Grant Court owned by Matthew and Mariea Snell. According to St. Louis County records, the house was built in 1986. • There is currently a single family dwelling with an attached garage at 614 Grant Court, owned by Anthony and Kimberly Alessi. According to St. Louis County records, the house was built in 1988.  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat Staff Analysis– • On April 14, 1986 the plat went before the Plan Commission. It is noted in the minutes that they needed to approve on the record that the lot widths were “acceptable as shown” in case it came into question at a later date. • The plat was further approved by the City Council on June 3, 1986 via Ordinance 7384. • The original plat was approved without the lots meeting these requirements for Average Lot Width and Lot Width at the Front Yard Setback.  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat Staff Analysis– The applicants have proposed a boundary adjustment to transfer ownership of an approximately 2,363 square foot tract of land from 614 Grant Court to the property at 617 Grant Court. The land is located to the south of the existing lot at 617 Grant Court.  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat Staff Analysis– The minimum lot sizes which had been approved to meet the minimum requirements when it was platted in 1986 will not be met. The existing and proposed lot sizes are listed in the table below: 614 Grant Court 617 Grant Court Minimum Required 15,000 sq. feet 15,000 sq. feet Existing Lot 15,035 sq. feet 15,272 sq. feet Proposed Lot 12,672 sq. feet 17,635 sq. feet  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat Staff Analysis– Plan Commission and City Council review are needed because the existing detached garage at 617 Grant Court and the existing primary structures at both properties don’t meet the required setbacks. 614 Grant 617 Grant Court Court Min. Req’d 30’ Front 30’ Front Existing/ 29.58’/ n.c. 28.93’/ n.c. Proposed Min. Req’d 10’ Side 10’ Side Existing/ 10’/ 2.22’ 7’ and 9.12’/ 18’ and Proposed n.c.  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat Staff Analysis– Plan Commission and City Council review are needed because the existing detached garage at 617 Grant Court and the existing primary structures at both properties don’t meet the required setbacks. 614 Grant 617 Grant Court Court Min. Req’d 30’ Front 30’ Front Existing/ 29.58’/ n.c. 28.93’/ n.c. Proposed Min. Req’d 10’ Side 10’ Side Existing/ 10’/ 2.22’ 7’ and 9.12’/ 18’ and Proposed n.c.  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat Staff Analysis– Plan Commission and City Council review are needed because the existing detached garage at 617 Grant Court and the existing primary structures at both properties don’t meet the required setbacks. 614 Grant 617 Grant Court Court Min. Req’d 30’ Front 30’ Front Existing/ 29.58’/ n.c. 28.93’/ n.c. Proposed Min. Req’d 10’ Side 10’ Side Existing/ 10’/ 2.22’ 7’ and 9.12’/ 18’ and Proposed n.c.  23-PC-10 Grant Court Lots 2-3 Boundary Adjustment Plat Staff Recommendation– Should the City Council approve of the subdivision plat, Staff recommends the following conditions: 1. All provisions of the City Code shall apply except as expressly modified in this Ordinance #XXXX. 2. All future development at the subject properties shall meet the existing Municipal Code requirements. The establishment of this plat precludes current and future owners from obtaining variances from the Municipal Code at the subject properties.  Exhibit B Webster Groves Presbyterian Space Utilization Public Hearing – Three Points: FIRST, you know the 5 CUP factors and their “NO” answers drive me crazy. Instead, how about: 1. Webster Pres. has a judged good idea. YES! 2. Will fill an important need. YES! 3. Will benefit lots of people. YES! 4. Will add value to our community. YES! 5. Makes smart use of an underutilized asset. YES! SECOND, this proposal taps into another important trend and need. Religion is on the decline in America and church attendance in Webster Groves is down across the board, which frees up space in other larger churches around the city to be used for different causes, even perhaps merging churches, similar to the unused space at Eden Seminary accommodating the Peace Church. THIRD, I am not sure why this CUP is even needed given that, a few months ago, City Council approved a CUP for the unique music education organization called Different Dynamics to take up residence in Webster Pres. And, to be honest, I like and prefer when each individual new business owner or head of an organization comes before City Council to in-person introduce themselves and tell their story. For example, in the case of Different Dynamics, its owner and director, Jessica Ingraham, of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conveyed her passion and enthusiasm for her venture and I think that it very important in your decision to approve a new CUP or not. Exhibit C Remarks from the Community & Visitors – Four Things Regarding our Black Community: 1. Recent visit to Memphis and the National Civil Rights Museum. It tells the Black story and journey from Africa to today and it is humbling, sobering and shocking. 2. Emerson’s email response to the Pledge of Allegiance from the Black perspective. Thank YOU, Emerson, as I had never thought of the Pledge in that way before. 3. Burning and destruction of Black Lives Matter banners, and others. 4. I completed my one-on-one conversations with 10 North Webster Black friends on why their  population has declined so much, with many moving to North St. Louis County. The loss of affordability is certainly a factor, but the deeper, emotional reasons are: loss of trust, loss of dignity, loss of their tribe, and loss of their cultural identity. It is interesting to note that of all of the Webster Groves Good Neighbors you recognized tonight, not one of them as a Black Good Neighbor. It's not a positive picture. But there is hope!!! And I saw it first-hand yesterday when I was invited by Superintendent John Simpson and the extraordinary Leader & Principal of Givens Elementary, Malissa Beecham, to attend their once-a-month, all-school inspiring program called “Harambee”. Givens is, by far, the most racially diverse school in the district and “Harambee” is Kenyan for “all pull together”. It was a full hour of true school spirit devoted to promoting and celebrating the values of honesty, kindness, mutual respect & acceptance, understanding, sharing, fairness, and unity - that we are stronger together than we are apart. Kids are truly the hope of the world and the change we need. Because at Givens, it’s more than words in some nice DEI statement. They work hard every day for kids to create positive actions, friendships & unity between two races and we adults can learn a lot from them. I cannot speak for City Council. All I know is that I need to do more before it is too late to stop the decline. I do not want to lose Kelvin Cunningham, Roslyn Croft, Kita Quinn, and Webster’s other remaining Blacks. Inspired by the kids at Givens, I have a couple of new ideas that may help do this. Stay tuned. Thank YOU!