Preservation Board - May 28th, 2026

The City of St. Louis Preservation Board held a meeting on May 28, 2026, to review several historic preservation-related projects and appeals. Key procurement-related discussions included preliminary approvals for new construction and design projects in historic districts, with conditions requiring final plans, colors, and materials to be approved by the Cultural Resources Office. The board also reviewed a revised garage port proposal that was ultimately denied due to non-compliance with historic district standards requiring garage access from alleys. Additionally, the board upheld a director's denial of a storefront alteration that did not meet historic standards, following an appeal by the property owner. No contract awards or budget allocations were discussed, but the meeting focused on design approvals and compliance with preservation standards, which could influence future procurement and construction activities in the city’s historic districts.