Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - 2026-05-07
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Meeting Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission denied vacation case 847 for West Chestnut St. (700-800 block), which would have allowed Steensland's Family Trust to consolidate properties for a new industrial building. The commission approved vacation case 846 at 2740-2820 S Park Ave. for Dykes Industries and initiated two text amendments to the Land Development Code and sign ordinances.
Key Decisions (5)
Vacation 846 at S Park Ave.
Dykes Industries' request to vacate easements at 2740, 2741, 2750, 2751, 2819, 2820 S Park Ave. was approved. The applicant owns all adjacent properties, and public improvement plans to relocate public storm sewers have been completed with replacement easements approved and accepted.
Vacation 847 at 700-800 Block W Chestnut St.
Steensland's Family Trust requested vacation of the 700-800 blocks of West Chestnut St. to consolidate properties and construct a new pre-engineered metal building. The trust owns more than 66% of adjacent property but not all. Adjacent properties are zoned light industrial commercial district. Opposition came from DH Pace (current tenant) and Top Deck (906 W Chestnut St. owner) citing impacts to truck access, parking, and business operations.
Postponement of Vacation 845
Vacation case 845 was postponed to the June 11, 2026 meeting at the applicant's request.
Initiate Land Development Code Text Amendment 3
City-initiated request to begin the process of amending the Land Development Code based on issues identified through testing the new code on various projects.
Initiate Chapter 36 Article 9 Sign Ordinance Text Amendment
City-initiated request to begin amendments to the sign ordinances citywide, with more immediate pressing issues to be addressed at the May 21st meeting.
Development Activity (2)
Steensland Industrial Building
Pre-engineered metal building to be split into two tenant spaces on the south side of Chestnut St. Building would be positioned as far west as possible on the lots. Requires 5 parking spaces minimum.
Dykes Industries Easement Consolidation
Consolidation of properties with relocated public storm sewers and replacement easements.
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
Developer cited need to revitalize blighted area near Grant Ave. and Chestnut Expressway, noting deteriorating streets, sidewalks, and overgrown properties as indicators of declining conditions.
Infrastructure
MoDOT's Chestnut Expressway access restrictions make it very unlikely that any new access breaks would be approved by the Highway Commission, limiting development options for adjacent properties.
Commercial Demand
Top Deck, a wholesale decking materials company, recently invested $60,000 in improvements at 906 W Chestnut St. and plans additional building construction, indicating demand for industrial/wholesale space in the area.