Plan Commission 03/02/2026

The City of Webster Groves Plan Commission held its monthly meeting on March 2, 2026, focusing primarily on development proposals and zoning ordinance amendments. A key agenda item was the public hearing on an application by McCollum Group LLC to amend ordinance 8867, specifically to modify permitted uses and parking requirements for properties at 231 and 306 West Lockwood Avenue. The commission discussed the removal of the 306 West Lockwood parking lot from the governing ordinance, reflecting current usage patterns and ownership changes. The amendment aims to better align parking requirements with the actual needs of McAllen Place, a residential care facility at 231 West Lockwood, which has sufficient parking without relying on the 306 lot. The commission also addressed concerns about future development potential and parking adequacy, emphasizing that any new development would require separate approval and compliance with parking regulations. Additionally, the commission received updates on the hiring of a new planner and the city council's decision to engage a consultant for a comprehensive zoning ordinance update, with plans for commission involvement in the process.