Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Tom Chanitz’s organization
Oct 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting
The board reviewed several architectural proposals. Key discussion topics included the renovation project at 320 South Core Avenue, focusing on siding material, porch configuration, and the feasibility of restoring original cedar; the removal of a skylight and installation of a steel peak cap at 364 Gray Avenue; the conversion of a detached garage to an attached garage with a pavilion at 235 Hawthorne Avenue, involving concerns over the connector's architectural integration; and a pre-approval for exterior material changes at 700 Sherwood Avenue.
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The Arts Commission met to ratify selections made by a panel regarding designs for community utility boxes. Key discussion topics included reviewing specific design submissions for various locations, evaluating the designs based on creativity, artistic merit, and technical ability, and ensuring a diverse range of artistic styles. Members also discussed the logistics of the approval process, future artist contracts, and the protocol for informing applicants who were not selected.
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Old Orchard Business District Meeting
The meeting addressed potential marketing strategies, including the proposed hiring of a dedicated business marketing liaison and the importance of pooled funding from business districts. Updates were provided on the St. Louis County Big Bend Resurfacing Project, including parking issues behind local businesses. Additionally, the committee discussed the acquisition and installation schedule for lamp post holiday decorations and approved a facade improvement application for 8161 Big Bend. Other topics included the planned discontinuation of the Blue Dot online directory and a new proposal regarding employee discounts for Webster University staff.
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Webster Groves Meeting
The commission reviewed an update from the city council regarding the adoption of a new city slogan and discussed plans for upcoming police policy discussions. A report was provided on maintenance and repair projects at the Hawken House, including masonry and roofing work. The commission conducted a public hearing regarding a demolition request for a property located at 455 East Lockwood Avenue. The applicant provided documentation regarding the property's condition and the economic infeasibility of alternative adaptive reuse plans.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
