Board of Adjustment 09/10/2026

The City of Webster Groves Board of Adjustment held a meeting on September 10, 2026, to consider two variance requests related to residential property improvements. The first case involved a request by Michael E. Blae to build a bedroom suite addition connecting an existing house to a detached garage, resulting in a reduced rear yard setback of 6.67 feet instead of the required 25 feet. After public testimony and board discussion regarding lot size and design compatibility, the variance was approved by a 4-1 vote. The second case concerned Mary J. Dietrich's request to build a detached garage with variances for front yard setback, side yard setback, and height. The board discussed the irregular lot shape, preservation of a magnolia tree, and garage design details. An amended motion was passed unanimously to grant variances allowing a 4.7-foot front yard setback variance, a one-foot side yard setback variance, and a height limit of 12 feet for the garage. Both approvals included instructions for the applicants to coordinate with city staff for next steps. No other business was conducted during the meeting.