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The board voted unanimously to approve the request, subject to the condition that the driveway expansion comply with the City of Wildwood's stormwater management review requirements.

Robin Keith described the petition (BA18‑25) as applying to a 19,288‑square‑foot lot in the Brentmoor Place subdivision, platted in 1979 with an approved Planned Environment Unit (PEU) under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 89‑12. The petitioner proposes widening the existing driveway to create a third parking area; the submitted plan shows a tapered approach from the street widening to approximately 12 feet for side‑yard parking. Keith said the department found other widened driveways along the same street and that two written comments of support were submitted, including from the most‑affected neighbor.

Homeowner Emily Godfrey, appearing virtually, said the expansion is intended to provide additional parking and play space for children and to reduce on‑street parking and related safety concerns. Resident Neil Burns, who identified himself as a Brentmoor Place subdivision resident and former trustee, spoke in support, citing neighborhood congestion from on‑street parking and the safety benefits of getting vehicles off the road.

Planning staff told the board the most impacted neighboring property retains substantial separation from the expanded driveway and that, given that spacing, impacts such as idling adjacent to bedroom windows were unlikely. After brief discussion, the board approved the variance with the condition that the project meet city stormwater review and permitting requirements.

Chair Jared Frank announced the unanimous vote and reminded the petitioner of the standard six‑month period to obtain permits before the approval expires.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Wildwood August 14, 2025 Board of Adjustment","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 10 to 5 feet at 2524 Peppermill Ridge Drive to allow a widened driveway and additional parking; approval was conditioned on meeting the city's stormwater management review requirements.","taxTitle","Wildwood, St. Louis County, Missouri","taxId",53130,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132284,"Wildwood board allows front porch expansion on Wilderness Trail with materials condition",566,1139000,1705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5723181-52532b1a4635680da7cb3dd3d7aaa99f&start=1139&end=1705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5723181-52532b1a4635680da7cb3dd3d7aaa99f/thumbnail_1139000.jpg","/articles/6132284/Wildwood/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Wildwood-board-allows-front-porch-expansion-on-Wilderness-Trail-with-materials-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132284-e6eacfae183c852a0dd100bda40f69d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169483&Signature=dcsI19Zhtur66aXEXaGirDjTc2tE83W8CY-ez-0KYHkEi2RoJ~0pKnL7teu~HdUZnAmOiJMDYNYn8DPKxoqtNpjcMjbHGBpa-rre0zAVDLz75gXYCLPX7C~-VAbw2ZvIs5aRUdPS3gvX00-0KEahRFBJyl22L9eXJ~lijdMCgkdIIFfcWlNMQBCJZsONqGbq65L25cR3qzhctpCzuvCroZ5qT07N3~kjhNpsq0GC3mSDHepIKCzJfcR1-TiKK3w074YAt47LI0qlnwXO0zWo05wEa2yZRNeWmmIqTSgRSrq-Xkc7-KU3oqQU76u-cSDKbN6jt9Ah4CFVOsCdNqMScA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Wildwood Board of Adjustment on Aug. 14 approved a variance allowing a homeowner to replace and modestly enlarge a front covered porch at 3321 Wilderness Trail, reducing the required setback from the private roadway easement.

The board voted unanimously to approve the request, conditioned on the porch materials matching the existing dwelling.

Robin Keith, planner for the Department of Planning, said the subject lot is 3.21 acres on a 30‑foot gravel private road that connects to Melrose Road and that the lot is zoned nonurban residence, which requires a 50‑foot front yard setback from the roadway easement. Keith described a proposed porch measuring 6 feet, 8 inches by 29 feet, 6 inches and said the department supports the request, concluding it would have minimal neighborhood impacts and might add to neighborhood vitality. Keith recommended approval provided materials match the existing dwelling.

Petitioner Jennifer Mosley, who identified herself as the homeowner at 3321 Wilderness Trail, told the board the existing porch needs replacement and that the change will provide a bit more seating and structural support for the roof. “We are just requesting to have… a gabled, front porch on there and then extend it out so we have a little more patio space down front,” Mosley said in her presentation.

Planning staff noted the submitted site plan measured the proposed porch 44.2 feet from the roadway easement and also read the formal request language that sought a 40‑foot setback in lieu of the required 50 feet. The planner told the board the parcel’s topography and tree cover help moderate visual impacts from the road.

After brief discussion the board approved the variance with the stated condition that the porch materials match the existing home. Chair Jared Frank announced the unanimous vote and congratulated the petitioner.","The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to reduce the front yard setback to allow replacement and modest expansion of a covered porch at 3321 Wilderness Trail, conditional on porch materials matching the existing dwelling.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132289,"Wildwood board approves floodplain variance to rebuild deck and patio at Sarah Matthews Lane home",785,285000,1070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5723181-52532b1a4635680da7cb3dd3d7aaa99f&start=285&end=1070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5723181-52532b1a4635680da7cb3dd3d7aaa99f/thumbnail_285000.jpg","/articles/6132289/Wildwood/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Wildwood-board-approves-floodplain-variance-to-rebuild-deck-and-patio-at-Sarah-Matthews-Lane-home","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132289-e157025e1944f4384ec910dadb0705e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169483&Signature=GjFdSX3~K4EnbqxlIEpfKYroHmCqfBdawiGeIyTQaSUDeUdrLRrrZ~50zKGJLNVTFhR6QwN3-ovZ5W9aD0Ui0lOfIujyig87rDtGZqLO92UcmVFrbIAmWs3t0fWhtboNiic0OX9ETzJ9I4RiWar9jVwK6b0x6OmvLmZCI422Km0UGfrU~~CLt~qFYya-6Ie7MKN-T0AwJUfpWMmhfRmVIV0MwYn1f2yMjTPrMvFCFtGVruvP3BzW-Y1xWxq7Kf0Qn~0Z-rG-FnMeiEd3P0ew~Lcvcs9HDonbejngVgRaw5shqvzu8~i-qE37VCW56vNGRZi84aFmLjtmUPTDCTC2Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Wildwood Board of Adjustment on Aug. 14 approved a variance allowing a homeowner to replace a rear sundeck with a new deck, stairs and a lower flagstone patio that will sit at the edge of the 100‑year floodplain at 1108 Sarah Matthews Lane.

The board voted unanimously to grant the variance with the condition that the project meet all requirements of the Department of Public Works during construction.

The request, filed as BA16‑25 for property owners identified in the record as the Taylors, asks the board to allow the new structures to encroach into a 50‑foot setback from the special flood hazard area and to have a zero‑foot setback from the floodplain boundary. The 3.37‑acre lot lies in the 3 Sisters Farm subdivision and is bisected along its eastern property line by Bonham Creek, creating an area of special flood hazard that now includes a corner of the existing dwelling.

Robin Keith, planner with the Department of Planning, told the board the department supports the variance and recommended conditions. Keith said that the Department of Public Works had reviewed the plans and “believe[s] that the project is in compliance with the city's floodplain standards” but conditioned approval on meeting Public Works requirements throughout construction.

Petitioner Jory Taylor, who identified himself as the owner at 1108 Sarah Matthews Lane, said he was “very excited about the new flood maps” that the state is finalizing and that influenced the timing of the request. Taylor told the board the proposal replaces structures in the existing footprint and noted prior approvals for similar work: a 2004 variance for the current sundeck and a 2021 variance for a larger project that was never built.

Planning staff explained that an update of floodplain maps adopted in 2015 moved the mapped floodplain westward and that a newer state map under review would likely remove most of the floodplain from the property; staff said an earlier city engineer analysis estimated the new map would reduce the mapped floodplain by nearly 250 feet.

Board Chair Jared Frank called for the roll call vote after the motion and announced the decision: “Congratulations. Your variance is approved with the stated conditions.” The board recorded all votes as approval.

The variance carries the usual 6‑month period for obtaining permits or establishing the authorized use before the approval expires; the board reminded the petitioner of that deadline and the 30‑day appeal right to St. Louis County Circuit Court for any unfavorable decision.","The City of Wildwood Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to allow a replacement deck, stairs and lower patio at 1108 Sarah Matthews Lane to be placed at the edge of the 100‑year floodplain, conditioned on Public Works requirements and permitting within six months.","actionData","errors"]

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