Wildwood meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Wildwood Council to weigh 62-home rezoning, historic demolition moratorium

The Wildwood City Council is set to consider a rezoning that would allow 62 attached single-family homes on Manchester Road, along with several other items, at its Aug. 10 meeting. All meetings listed below are agenda items only; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions are available.

City Council

The council will vote on Bill #3072, which would rezone 10.43 acres on Manchester Road from NU to R-6A with a PRD overlay for 62 attached single-family dwellings. Also on the agenda:

• Bill #3070: A traffic regulation change on Wild Horse Creek Road, with a $1,000 budget impact.
• Bill #3074: Endorsement of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan.
• Bill #3075: A site access agreement for streamgage monitoring on Wild Horse Creek Road Bridge #392.
• Bill #3076: Dedication of 4,937 square feet of common ground for a trail linking Town Center to Green Pines Park, at a cost of $15,000.

A separate work session that same day includes a temporary lease for the J.P. Connell House at $10 per month for six months, $10,000 in funding for the 2026 Tour de Wildwood, and termination of the temporary moratorium on demolitions of historic assets. The council will also review preliminary results of an archery hunting and deer management survey ($5,620 cost) and a proposed MoDNR streamgage station.

Other boards and committees

Wildwood Celebration Commission (Aug. 11) – Discussed revenue sources and sponsorships for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event, parade updates, a scavenger hunt, volunteer opportunities, and promotional items.

Administration/Public Works Committee (Aug. 12) – Considered a targeted workforce analysis of contracted services versus in-house staffing, the FY 2027 and five-year Capital Improvement Plan, municipal building access improvements, a MoDOT supplemental agreement for the Valley Road project, and a proposed vector control agreement with St. Louis County for 2027–2031.

Board of Public Safety (Aug. 13) – Reviewed an update on the police precinct commander transition, preliminary deer management survey results, potential changes to e-bike and recreational transportation device regulations, and reconsideration of truck restrictions on Wild Horse Creek Road (referral from Bill #3070).

Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 13) – Considered recommending the Horstmann Log Cabin (4981 Fox Creek Road, built pre-1873) for the City's Historic Register, a preservation proposal for the J.P. Connell House (18410 St. Albans Road), and updates on the Historic Route 66 initiative and the Points of Interest map. Several items, including the Route 66 Grant Program and a survey of Lindy Lane, were listed as “not ready for action.”

Economic Development Committee (Aug. 17) – Reviewed Bill #3073 on window signage regulations, including a possible exemption for artistic displays; updates on business changes and commercial development; a legal review of a streetlight electrical service reimbursement program; and a feasibility study for a mobility data platform.

Planning and Parks Committee (Aug. 18) – Considered 11 action items, including responses to an Architectural Review Board RFQ, a proposed mailing radius of 3,000 feet for public hearings, trail repairs at Enclaves at Cherry Hills and the Wildwood Greenway Corridor, a cost proposal for Rock Hollow Valley Trail repairs, and a lease of 100 acres from St. Louis County for Belleview Farms.

Board of Adjustment (Aug. 20) – Held a public hearing on seven variance requests, including a pool deck setback at 16405 Woodlodge Court, a 104-foot vinyl privacy fence at 1628 Ashford Oaks Court, an access ramp at 2657 Wynncrest Ridge Drive, and two sign variances at 16700 Main St. and 17197 New College Ave.

Coming up

The Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group will meet Aug. 25 to take final action on the updated Master Plan 2026. The meeting includes public comment and an open house before the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on Sept. 8, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Wildwood boards weigh housing, parks, and historic preservation; no votes taken yet

Over the past two weeks, Wildwood's boards and commissions met to discuss a range of land-use, parks, and public safety items. Because minutes have not yet been published, no final decisions or vote tallies are available; all items below remain under consideration.

City Council

The City Council met August 10 for a regular session and a work session. On the agenda was a rezoning of 10.43 acres on Manchester Road from NU to R-6A with a PRD overlay for 62 attached single-family dwellings (Bill #3072). The council also considered a traffic regulation change on Wild Horse Creek Road with a $1,000 budget impact (Bill #3070), endorsement of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan (Bill #3074), a site access agreement for streamgage monitoring on Wild Horse Creek Road Bridge #392 (Bill #3075), and dedication of 4,937 square feet of common ground for a trail linking Town Center to Green Pines Park at a cost of $15,000 (Bill #3076).

In the work session, the council discussed a temporary lease for the J.P. Connell House at $10 per month for six months, $10,000 in funding for the 2026 Tour de Wildwood recreation event, termination of the temporary moratorium on demolitions of historic assets, and preliminary results of an archery hunting and deer management survey that cost $5,620.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission met August 3. It held public hearings on dissolving the Architectural Review Board and on a Conditional Use Permit for a permanent Electronic Message Center at 1220 Babler Park Drive. The commission also reviewed a preliminary plat for Bendick Estates Subdivision, 15 three-acre lots on 51 acres at Christy Avenue, and a zoning request for Route 66 Villas at 16701 Manchester Road for 39 attached single-family dwellings. Two storage sheds at Lafayette High School and Babler Elementary School were also on the agenda.

Separately, the commission's Site Plan Subcommittee reviewed a preliminary plat for The Reserve at St. Albans, a 14-lot, three-acre single-family subdivision on 55 acres south of State Highway T and west of State Route 100, with addresses at 18604 and 18700 St. Albans Road. The plan includes stormwater management, street access, common areas, and a sanitary sewer waiver request.

Parks and Public Safety

The Pœrtner Park Ad-Hoc Group met August 5 for an update session with the Department of Planning and Parks; no decisions were listed. The Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group met August 6 to review community survey results from Silver Table Marketing and plan an open house before the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on September 8.

The Board of Public Safety met August 13 to discuss the police precinct commander transition, preliminary deer management survey results, potential changes to e-bike and recreational transportation device regulations, and reconsideration of truck restrictions on Wild Horse Creek Road from State Route 100 to State Route 109 (referral from Bill #3070).

The Administration/Public Works Committee met August 12 to consider a workforce analysis of contracted services versus in-house staffing, the FY 2027 and five-year Capital Improvement Plan, municipal building access improvements, a MoDOT supplemental agreement for the Valley Road project, and a proposed vector control agreement with St. Louis County for 2027-2031.

Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission met August 13 and considered recommending the Horstmann Log Cabin (4981 Fox Creek Road, built pre-1873) for the City's Historic Register, a preservation proposal for the J.P. Connell House (18410 St. Albans Road, circa 1913), and updates on the Historic Route 66 initiative and the Wildwood Historic Building Inventory. Several items, including the Route 66 Grant Program and a survey of Lindy Lane, were listed as "not ready for action."

Coming up

• **Economic Development Committee** – August 17: review of window signage regulations (Bill #3073), business updates, and a streetlight reimbursement program.
• **Planning and Parks Committee** – August 18: trail repairs, a 100-acre lease from St. Louis County for Belleview Farms, and a proposed mailing radius change for public hearings.
• **Board of Adjustment** – August 20: public hearing on seven variance requests, including a pool deck setback, a privacy fence, an access ramp, and two sign installations.

Wildwood boards review Manchester Road development, ARB dissolution, and subdivision plans

Wildwood's planning and zoning panels met over the past two weeks to discuss a range of proposals, including a commercial development on Manchester Road, the possible dissolution of the Architectural Review Board, and several subdivision plans. All meetings were agenda-only; no votes or decisions were recorded, and minutes have not yet been published.

Commercial development on Manchester Road

The Development and Zoning Review Committee met July 30 to discuss a design concept for two commercial buildings on a four-acre tract at 16830, 16832, 16832-A, and 16840 Manchester Road. The proposal includes a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in an Amended C-8 Planned Commercial District, with proposed uses of a child care center and an indoor recreational facility.

Architectural Review Board dissolution and other Planning & Zoning items

At its Aug. 3 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission held public hearings on dissolving the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and related changes to Chapter 415 of the Code of Ordinances. The commission also heard a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a permanent Electronic Message Center at 1220 Babler Park Drive, and reviewed a preliminary plat for Bendick Estates Subdivision, consisting of 15 three-acre lots on 51 acres at Christy Avenue. Additional items included a zoning request for Route 66 Villas at 16701 Manchester Road for 39 attached single-family dwellings, and a request to authorize two storage sheds at Lafayette High School and Babler Elementary School.

Subdivision plans

Also on Aug. 3, the commission's Site Plan Subcommittee reviewed a preliminary plat for The Reserve at St. Albans, a 14-lot, three-acre single-family subdivision on a 55-acre site south of State Highway T and west of State Route 100, with addresses at 18604 and 18700 St. Albans Road. The plan includes stormwater management, street access, common ground provisions, and a sanitary sewer waiver request. A public comment period was scheduled, and the subcommittee reached consensus on a recommendation for an upcoming meeting.

Other meetings

The Pœrtner Park Ad-Hoc Group held its eighth meeting Aug. 5 to discuss possible next steps for the park, with presentations from the Department of Planning and Parks. No decisions were listed on the agenda; public comments were accepted in person or in writing. The meeting took place at Old Pond School, 17123 Manchester Road.

The Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group met Aug. 6 to hear a presentation of community survey results from Silver Table Marketing, discuss findings, and recommend changes to the updated master plan. The group is planning an open house before the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on Sept. 8, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 25, 2026, and is expected to be the group's last.

Additionally, the Planning & Zoning Commission's Nominating Committee of Officers met July 29 to discuss and recommend candidates for commission officers for the 2026/2027 year.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled within the next 14 days, according to the provided data. The Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group's next meeting is tentatively set for Aug. 25, 2026, outside that window.

Wildwood committees weigh 41-lot subdivision, Manchester Road commercial concept, and ARB dissolution

Wildwood's advisory committees and commissions put several land-use questions on the table over the past two weeks, but no final actions are confirmed yet — all recent meetings have agendas posted but minutes not yet published, so outcomes are not available. The largest item discussed is a proposed 41-lot subdivision on Valley Road.

Chateau Valley Subdivision concept plan reviewed

The Development and Zoning Review Committee discussed a concept plan for the proposed Chateau Valley Subdivision on approximately 125 acres west of Valley Road. The plan calls for 41 single-family lots: 17 lots of 3-plus acres accessed via Peppermill Drive and 24 lots of 1-plus acres accessed via Valley Road. The site is listed at 2443/2485 Valley Road and 2121 Quaetham Drive in Ward Two. The meeting was held via Zoom with no public comments, according to the agenda.

Manchester Road commercial buildings and CUP request

On July 30, the same committee discussed a design concept for two commercial buildings on a four-acre tract at 16830, 16832, 16832-A, and 16840 Manchester Road. The proposal includes a child care center and an indoor recreational facility, and seeks a Conditional Use Permit in an Amended C-8 Planned Commercial District.

Window signage rules and streetlight costs on Economic Development agenda

The Economic Development Committee's July 20 agenda included Bill #3073, which proposes new window signage regulations and a potential exemption for artistic window displays. The committee also planned to review streetlight electrical service costs and a possible reimbursement program for commercial property owners, and to evaluate a study of a mobility data platform to track foot traffic at Wildwood commercial nodes. Updates on recent business changes and current commercial development activity were listed for information.

Planning and Parks Committee considers 3,000-foot mailing radius, Connell House lease

The Planning and Parks Committee's July 21 agenda listed a change to the mailing radius for public hearings and meetings to 3,000 feet, a temporary lease agreement for the J.P. Connell House in Ward One, and a historic land-use category update for the Master Plan across all wards. Parks items included an update on recreation programming and a report on facility reservations, event registrations, and long-term maintenance costs. An executive-session matter concerning a closed-record real-estate lease, purchase, or sale was also listed. Seven additional items were marked not ready for action.

Planning & Zoning Nominating Committee meets

On July 29, the Planning and Zoning Commission's Nominating Committee of Officers met to discuss and recommend candidates for commission officers for the 2026/2027 year.

Coming up

Two Planning & Zoning Commission meetings on August 3 are worth watching:

• **Site Plan Subcommittee** — preliminary plat review for The Reserve at St. Albans, a 14-lot, three-acre single-family subdivision on 55 acres at 18604 and 18700 St. Albans Road, south of State Highway T and west of State Route 100. The agenda includes stormwater management, street access, common areas, and a sanitary sewer waiver request, with a public comment period scheduled.
• **Planning & Zoning Commission** — public hearings on dissolving the Architectural Review Board and on a Conditional Use Permit for a permanent Electronic Message Center at 1220 Babler Park Drive (Rockwood Valley Middle School). Also on the agenda: a preliminary plat for Bendick Estates Subdivision, 15 three-acre lots on 51 acres at Christy Avenue; a zoning request for Route 66 Villas at 16701 Manchester Road for 39 attached single-family dwellings; and a request to authorize two storage sheds at Lafayette High School and Babler Elementary School.

All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed because minutes have not been published. Readers should consult the official Wildwood agendas and minutes for authoritative records.

Wildwood boards weigh housing, infrastructure, and preservation items; no minutes published yet

Wildwood's recent meetings covered housing proposals, capital planning, and historic preservation, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions held in the past two weeks. The summaries below reflect agenda items that were scheduled for consideration; outcomes are not yet on the record.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 6

The commission was scheduled to hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including Route 66 Villas, a proposal for 39 attached single-family dwellings at 16701 Manchester Road. Other scheduled items included rezoning requests for single-family homes at 17052 and 17058 Manchester Road, a telecommunications tower modification request at 4000 State Route 109 (Marianist Retreat Center), a Conditional Use Permit for a permanent electronic message center at Lafayette High School, and review of the final draft of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan.

A separate Site Plan Subcommittee agenda included review of a preliminary plat for the Bendick Estates Subdivision, submitted by Whalen Custom Homes. The proposal lists 15 single-family homes on a 51-acre tract on the west side of Christy Avenue, south of Manchester Road, with a minimum lot size of 3 acres per dwelling and proposed private roadway improvements for site access.

Administration / Public Works Committee — July 7

The committee was set to review the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and five-year plan, including project scoring and unfunded needs. Also on the agenda: design review for replacing Wild Horse Creek Road Bridge #386 and #387, a proposed code revision clarifying maintenance responsibilities within public rights-of-way, a status update on the Main Street extension design to Eatherton Road, and review of an intergovernmental agreement with MoDNR for a streamgage monitoring station on Pillman Creek bridge.

City Council — July 13

Council agendas listed a rezoning request for 10.43 acres on Manchester Road for 62 attached single-family dwellings, an amendment to sign regulations regarding window signs and clings, and review of the final draft of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan.

Scheduled financial items included purchase of real estate at 16550 Pond Grover Parkway for $15,000, construction engineering services for the Green Pines Park shared use path for $32,000, and reassembly of the Essen Log Cabin at the Village Green site for $306,982.96.

A second council agenda included proposed tractor-trailer restrictions on Wild Horse Creek Road from State Route 100 to State Route 109, a public sanitary sewer extension to the Historic Pond area, relocation of Mayor's Grove with a budgetary impact of less than $3,000.00, Village Green Phase Two engineered plans for an all-inclusive playground, and a Conditional Use Permit request for a permanent electronic message center at Lafayette High School.

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group — July 15

The group was scheduled to review and possibly authorize a draft survey for public input on the Master Plan, discuss proposed components of the Master Plan's final draft, approve minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting, and review an updated meeting schedule for July and August 2026. Public comment was offered via Zoom, in person, or written submittal.

Board of Adjustment — July 16

The board was set to hold a public hearing on two requests for exceptions to the city's Natural Resource Protection Standards: B.A. 20-26, a request to build an 85-foot fence in a 100% protected area at 274 Bountiful Pointe Circle; and B.A. 21-26, a request for a garage addition at 2300 Wildwood Forest Drive that would encroach on a protected area and its 25-foot setback. Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes was also listed.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Economic Development Committee:** Review of Bill #3073 on window signage regulations and a potential exemption for artistic window displays; streetlight electrical service costs and a possible commercial property owner reimbursement program; a proposed mobility data platform study on foot traffic at commercial nodes; and updates on business changes and commercial development activity.
• **July 21 — Planning and Parks Committee:** Consideration of a 3,000-foot mailing radius for public hearings, a temporary lease agreement for the J.P. Connell House (Ward One), a historic land-use category update for the Master Plan, next steps for the Essen Log Cabin (Ward Eight), and a report on facility reservations, event registrations, and long-term maintenance costs for parks and trail facilities.

Wildwood Council to weigh 62-home rezoning; recent commission minutes still pending

Wildwood's City Council is scheduled tonight to consider rezoning 10.43 acres on Manchester Road for 62 attached single-family dwellings, the largest housing item on a packed agenda that also includes the city's Historic Preservation Plan and more than $350,000 in infrastructure and park contracts.

City Council — July 13 (tonight)

Two separate council agendas are posted for today. The first centers on housing and land use: the 62-unit Manchester Road rezoning, an amendment to sign regulations covering window signs and clings, and review of the final draft of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan. Financial items include a $15,000 purchase of real estate at 16550 Pond Grover Parkway, $32,000 for construction engineering services for a shared-use path at Green Pines Park, and $306,982.96 to reassemble the Essen Log Cabin at the Village Green site.

The second agenda covers public works and parks: proposed tractor-trailer restrictions on Wild Horse Creek Road between State Route 100 and State Route 109, a public sanitary sewer extension to the Historic Pond area, relocation of Mayor's Grove with a budgetary impact of less than $3,000.00, Village Green Phase Two engineered plans for an all-inclusive playground, and a conditional use permit request for a permanent electronic message center at Lafayette High School.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 6

Minutes are not yet published, so outcomes are not available. The posted agenda listed public hearings on Route 66 Villas, a proposal for 39 attached single-family dwellings at 16701 Manchester Road; rezoning requests for single-family homes at 17052 and 17058 Manchester Road; a telecommunications tower modification request at 4000 State Route 109 (Marianist Retreat Center); a conditional use permit for a permanent electronic message center at Lafayette High School; and review of the final draft of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan.

A separate Site Plan Subcommittee agenda the same day covered Bendick Estates, a Whalen Custom Homes proposal for 15 single-family homes on a 51-acre tract on the west side of Christy Avenue, south of Manchester Road, with a minimum lot size of 3 acres per dwelling and proposed private roadway improvements.

Administration / Public Works Committee — July 7

Minutes are not yet published. The agenda called for a preliminary review of the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and five-year plan, including project scoring and unfunded needs; review of design for replacing Wild Horse Creek Road Bridge #386 and #387; a proposed code revision clarifying right-of-way maintenance by property owners; a status update on the Main Street extension to Eatherton Road; and review of an intergovernmental agreement with MoDNR for a streamgage monitoring station on the Pillman Creek bridge.

Wildwood Celebration Commission — July 1

Minutes are not yet published. The agenda included discussion of revenue sources and sponsorships for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event, a parade update with grand marshal discussion, a scavenger hunt overview, updates on activities and commitments, and consideration of promotional items for sale.

Coming up

• **Board of Adjustment — July 16**: Public hearing on B.A. 20-26, a request to build an 85-foot fence in a 100% protected area at 274 Bountiful Pointe Circle, and B.A. 21-26, a request for a garage addition at 2300 Wildwood Forest Drive that encroaches on a protected area and its 25-foot setback. The board will also consider approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes.

Wildwood boards discuss historic preservation, Celebrate Wildwood; upcoming meetings to weigh housing, capital plan

Wildwood city boards held discussions over the past two weeks on historic preservation and the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event, but no final votes or decisions have been published yet. Upcoming meetings will consider a 39-unit housing development, the city's first Historic Preservation Plan, and the next capital improvement budget.

Recent meetings

Historic Preservation Commission (June 25)

The commission discussed recommending two properties for the city's Historic Register: the Rosenbaum Barn at 3602 Allenton Road and the Horstmann Log Cabin at 4981 Fox Creek Road. Members also reviewed the final draft of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan and considered preservation incentives for the J.P. Connell House at 18410 St. Albans Road. An update on Route 66 Centennial Celebration planning was also on the agenda. Meeting minutes have not yet been published, so no final actions are recorded.

Wildwood Celebration Commission (July 1)

The commission discussed revenue sources, sponsorships, and parade components—including grand marshals—for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event. A scavenger hunt and promotional items for sale were also reviewed. Again, minutes are pending.

Upcoming meetings

Planning & Zoning Commission (July 6)

The commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including a proposal for 39 attached single-family dwellings (Route 66 Villas) at 16701 Manchester Road. Other items include rezoning for single-family homes at 17052 and 17058 Manchester Road, a telecommunications tower modification at the Marianist Retreat Center (4000 State Route 109), and a conditional use permit for a permanent electronic message center at Lafayette High School. The body will also review the final draft of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan.

Site Plan Subcommittee (July 6)

A separate subcommittee will review a preliminary plat for the Bendick Estates Subdivision, proposed by Whalen Custom Homes. The plan calls for 15 single-family homes on a 51-acre tract west of Christy Avenue, south of Manchester Road, with minimum 3-acre lots and private roadway improvements.

Administration / Public Works Committee (July 7)

The committee will take up a preliminary review of the FY 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and five-year plan, including project scoring and unfunded needs. Also on the agenda: review of designs to replace bridges #386 and #387 on Wild Horse Creek Road, a proposed code revision clarifying right-of-way maintenance responsibilities, an update on the Main Street extension to Eatherton Road, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for a streamgage monitoring station on the Pillman Creek bridge.

Board of Adjustment (July 16)

The board will hold a public hearing on two requests for exceptions to the city's Natural Resource Protection Standards. One request (B.A. 20-26) seeks to build an 85-foot fence within a 100% protected area at 274 Bountiful Pointe Circle. The other (B.A. 21-26) asks for a garage addition at 2300 Wildwood Forest Drive that would encroach on a protected area and its 25-foot setback.

Coming up

• **July 6** – Planning & Zoning Commission (7 p.m., City Hall), and Site Plan Subcommittee
• **July 7** – Administration / Public Works Committee
• **July 16** – Board of Adjustment