On the agenda: Creve Coeur City Council Meeting — colocation (Sep 28)

REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Creve Coeur was called to order by
Mayor Robert Hoffman at the City Council Chamber, 300 North New Ballas Rd, City of
Creve Coeur Government Center, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 on Monday, September 28,
2026, at 7:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL

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Mayor Hoffman led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Mayor Robert Hoffman
Council Member, Ward 1 Mark Manlin
Council Member, Ward 1 Donna Spence
Council Member, Ward 2 Nicole Greer
Council Member, Ward 3 David Hoffman
Council Member, Ward 3 Drew Newman
Council Member, Ward 4 Mara Berry

Council Member, Ward 2 Kimberly Norwood and Council Member, Ward 4 Scott
Saunders were absent.

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Staff Present: City Administrator Kris Simpson, Assistant City Administrator Sharon
Stott, City Attorney Carl Lumley, Director of Community Development Jason Jaggi,
Director of Finance Joan Leary, Director of Public Works Jay Lancaster, Assistant
Director of Public Works Dione Garson, Civil Engineer Kevin Mulligan, Chief of Police
Jeffrey Hartman, Public Information Officer and Management Analyst Melissa Bradford,
and City Clerk Kellie Henke.
COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC
No one requested to speak.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
Council Member Greer made a motion, seconded by Council Member Newman, to
amend the agenda to consider Bill No. 6235 before Bill No. 6234 and approve the
amended agenda.
RESULT: APPROVED AS AMENDED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Newman
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry
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REGULAR MEETING
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CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:00 PM
The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Work Session
7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of the City Council

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CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Newman moved, seconded by Council Member Greer, to amend the
previous meeting minutes to reflect that Council Member Berry had left the meeting
prior to the final two votes.
The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.

RESULT: AMENDMENT TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

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MOVER: Newman
SECONDER: Greer
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry

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RESULT: CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry
The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
1. Approval of September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
BILLS PAYABLE REPORT
For Information Only: Invoices Paid Listing 9-11-26 TO 9-23-26
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Bill No. 6229 — An Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a
149- unit hotel with a bar/restaurant and conference space located at 717
Office Parkway. Final Reading and Passage.
City of Creve Coeur

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REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:00 PM
City Clerk read Bill No. 6229 for the final time.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry

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The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. Bill No. 6229 becomes
Ordinance No. 5999.
3. Bill No. 6230 — An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5117 to allow for a
new 56,254 square foot science building and natatorium for the property
addressed at 425 South Lindbergh Boulevard, for Chaminade College
Preparatory School. Final Reading and Passage.
City Clerk read Bill No. 6230 for the final time.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

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MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry

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The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. Bill No. 6229 becomes
Ordinance No. 6000.
4. Substitute Bill No. 6231 — An Ordinance ordering the levy and
establishment of the rates of Annual Taxes for municipal purposes in the
City of Creve Coeur for the year 2026. Final Reading and Passage.
City Clerk read Substitute Bill No. 6231 for the final time.
Council Member Greer made a motion, seconded by Council Member Spence to accept
substitute the proposed bill.
RESULT: SUBSTITUTION APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry
The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
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CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:00 PM
In response to a question from Council Member Berry, City Attorney Carl Lumley
explained that the changes to the Bill’s text, which were included in the Council packet,
required a formal vote to substitute rather than an amendment. City Administrator Kris
Simpson explained that the revision was necessary to adjust the municipal tax rate to
reflect updated property valuations released by the St. Louis County Board of
Equalization between Council meetings.
RESULT: SUBSTITUTE BILL APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

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MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Newman
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry

The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. Substitute Bill No.
6231 becomes Ordinance No. 6001.

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5. Bill No. 6232 — An Ordinance authorizing the City Administrator of the
City of Creve Coeur, Missouri, to execute an amended participation
agreement with the West Central Dispatch Center (WCDC) and the other
participating cities. Final Reading and Passage.

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City Clerk read Bill No. 6232 for the final time.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry
The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. Bill No. 6232 becomes
Ordinance No. 6002.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Bill No. 6233 — An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1315 to allow for
the sale of alcohol, prepared and canned foods, other convenience store
items and outdoor sales for the property addressed at 11077 Olive
Boulevard. First Reading.
City Clerk read Bill No. 6233 for the first time.
Director of Community Development Jason Jaggi provided an overview of the
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REGULAR MEETING
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CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:00 PM

proposed CUP amendment and noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommended approval at its meeting on September 22, 2026.
7. Bill No. 6235 — An Ordinance amending section 405.470(A)(6)(c) of the
Zoning Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Creve Coeur
relating to setbacks for NAICS 517210 Telecommunication Towers. First
Reading.

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By prior vote, the Council amended the agenda to consider Bill No. 6235 before Bill No.
6234, both relating to telecommunications infrastructure. City Clerk read Bill No. 6235
for the first time.

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Director of Community Development Jason Jaggi provided an overview of the proposed
text amendment and stated that it would allow reduced telecommunications tower
setbacks when a licensed engineer provides a fall certification letter and reduce
ground-mounted accessory equipment setbacks in Higher Education (HE) districts by
15 feet. He noted that tower setbacks could not be reduced below the minimum
required for the applicable zoning district. The meeting packet included opposition
letters from the City of Town and Country, CBC High School, and nearby residents. Mr.
Jaggi stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
September 22, 2026, and recommended approval.

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Sasha Riedisser, of Norton Rose Fulbright, representing Vertical Bridge, presented the
application (See Exhibit A) and the operational need for the proposed tower at the
Missouri Baptist University campus, citing a significant cellular coverage gap that
affects campus security communications. She explained that the engineer-stamped fall
certification would confirm the tower is designed to collapse inward rather than topple,
resulting in a zero-fall radius. Ms. Riedisser emphasized that the 15-foot setback
reduction applies only to ground-mounted equipment in HE districts, and that the 200foot residential setback requirement remains unchanged.
8. Bill No. 6234 — An Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a
100-foot-tall monopole communication tower with equipment enclosure
located at 1 College Park Drive within the Missouri Baptist University
Campus. First Reading.
City Clerk read Bill No. 6234 for the first time.
Director of Community Development Jason Jaggi stated that the tower is permitted as a
conditional use and described the proposed setbacks for the tower and groundmounted equipment. The packet included a licensed engineer’s fall certification and
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REGULAR MEETING
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CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:00 PM

opposition letters from the City of Town and Country, CBC High School, and nearby
residents. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September
22, 2026, and recommended approval.

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Sasha Riedisser, representing applicant Vertical Bridge, presented the site plan, safety
features, and operational need for the proposed tower, citing cellular coverage gaps
affecting campus security communications (see Exhibit A). She explained that the tower
would be located adjacent to existing stadium light poles and electric transmission
towers and more than 1,000 feet from nearby residences, exceeding the 200-foot
residential setback requirement. Ms. Riedisser noted that the engineer’s certification
confirms an inward-collapsing design and presented coverage maps showing improved
4G and 5G service in the area.

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City Attorney Carl Lumley reviewed the state and federal limitations on the City’s
authority to regulate telecommunications facilities, noting that the Council may consider
local zoning criteria such as height, setbacks, and land use compatibility but may not
base its decision on radio frequency emissions, service demand, alternative sites, colocation opportunities, or specific technology.
Mr. Jaggi and Mr. Lumley confirmed that the City of Town and Country does not have
approval authority over the property.

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9. Resolution No. 1890 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Creve Coeur, Missouri, authorizing the execution of a Change Order with
Raineri Construction for the Lindbergh/Old Olive Improvement Project for
a total change order amount of $153,234.28.
City Clerk read Resolution No. 1890.
Civil Engineer Kevin Mulligan provided an overview of the change order and explained
that excavation uncovered extensive unmapped utility facilities, requiring the storm
sewer to be completely re-engineered (see Exhibit B). The project was further delayed
when the original sewer subcontractor went out of business. Mr. Mulligan noted that
approximately $130,000 in remaining Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
grant funds would cover about 84% of the change order, resulting in an estimated
additional cost to the City of $24,000.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Hoffman
SECONDER: Newman
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry
City of Creve Coeur

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REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:00 PM
The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
10. Resolution No. 1891 — A Resolution authorizing the purchase agreement
with Motorola Solutions for eight (8) Motorola APX N70 portable radios
and accessories for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed
$46,090.80.
City Clerk read Resolution No. 1891.

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Chief of Police Jeffrey Hartman provided an overview of the agreement and noted that
Motorola is the county-mandated sole-source vendor for maintaining regional
emergency interoperability. The purchase continues the multi-year phased replacement
of 2015 radios at a lower per-unit cost than in previous years, with 24 radios remaining
for replacement in future cycles.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

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MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry

The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.

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11. Resolution No. 1892 — A Resolution authorizing the execution of an
agreement with Mutual of Omaha to provide Group Life, Accidental Death
and Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability, and employee-paid voluntary
insurance coverages for the City of Creve Coeur.
City Clerk read Resolution No. 1892.
Assistant City Administrator Sharon Stott provided an overview of the agreement and
stated that bidding resulted in a 23% reduction in life insurance rates and a 14%
reduction in disability rates compared with the current vendor, saving the City
approximately $9,000 annually. Mutual of Omaha also offered enhanced voluntary
benefits, including a $150,000 guarantee-issue life insurance limit during open
enrollment and an increased vision allowance.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry
City of Creve Coeur

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REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
7:00 PM
The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
12. Resolution No. 1893 — A Resolution authorizing the execution of an
agreement between the City of Creve Coeur and Delta Dental for the City's
dental insurance plan beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31,
2028.
City Clerk read Resolution No. 1893.

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Assistant City Administrator Sharon Stott provided an overview of the agreement and
stated that the current provider proposed a 30.8% rate increase, while Delta Dental
submitted the lowest quote with a 3.63% increase. She noted that returning to Delta
Dental would address employee requests for its broader provider network. Staff may
also explore restoring City cost-sharing ratios during upcoming budget discussions.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

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MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Newman
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry

The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.

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BUSINESS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
13. Council Liaison Reports
Council Member Berry reported that the Horticulture, Ecology, and Beautification (HEB)
Committee received positive feedback on a recent educational presentation by Green
Jean Ponzi of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Attendees noted the quality of the
information and suggested similar programs in the coming year. Council Member
Spence highlighted the collaboration among HEB, the Energy and Environment
Committee, the Stormwater Committee, and Parks and Historic Preservation (PHP) in
organizing the presentation.
BUSINESS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
14. Planning and Zoning Update
Director of Community Development Jason Jaggi provided updates on three major
commercial developments.
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CITY COUNCIL
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Olia Village: Construction is underway on Lot 1, including the Schnucks grocery store,
multi-tenant retail building, and parking garage. Site plans for Lots 2 and 3 are under
staff review. Site-wide grading, utility, and road work continue. A meeting with adjacent
residents is scheduled for October 8, 2026 to review updated landscape plans and
residential screening.

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Bayer East: Mr. Jaggi stated that a city-led traffic study is underway following the
Planning Commission’s conceptual review. Preliminary plans include a mix of singlefamily and multifamily housing, retail along Olive Boulevard, and adaptive reuse of
existing office, research, and greenhouse space. The developer is also negotiating with
a potential primary office tenant and has held discussions with Tealwood residents
regarding private access roads. The developer is reimbursing the City for the traffic
study.

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Lifetime Fitness Expansion: Mr. Jaggi stated that a proposed expansion of the former
Creve Coeur Racket Club is under staff review. The proposal includes a building
addition, expanded pool and outdoor court areas, and additional parking. Staff has
issued a review letter, scheduled coordination with the applicant, and commissioned a
traffic study. A zoning text amendment will be required to modify the fitness center
parking ratio.

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ADJOURNMENT

RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Manlin
SECONDER: Greer
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Hoffman, Newman, Berry
The vote on the motion being 6 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
Submitted by:

Dr. Robert Hoffman
Mayor

Kellie Henke
City Clerk

City of Creve Coeur

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PUBLIC HEARING

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Exhibit A

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CITY OF CREVE COEUR, MISSOURI

Application #26-012 | Text Amendment
Application #26-013 | Conditional Use Permit

Proposed Monopole
1 College Park Drive

Monday, September 28, 2026 | 7:00 P.M.

Applicant Information
APPLICANT

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The Towers, LLC dba Vertical Bridge

PROPERTY OWNER
Missouri Baptist University
1 College Park Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141

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Why Are We Here?

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Significant Gap in Coverage: 4G

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Significant Gap in Coverage: 4G

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Significant Gap in Coverage: 5G-C

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Significant Gap in Coverage: 5G-C

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Safety on Campus
November 20, 2026
Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes

Application
#26-012

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KEY ISSUE

Text Amendment to
Section 405.470(A)(6)(c)
Communication Towers

“Are the changes consistent
with the purposes of the Zoning
Code?”

Existing Code Language
Section 405.470(A)(6)(c)

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“The communication tower shall be set back from the property line a
minimum of one (1) foot for every foot of structure height or the
distance required by the applicable zoning district, whichever is
greater. No communication tower shall be located within two
hundred (200) feet of any residential structure.”

IMPACT ON THIS APPLICATION

For a 100-foot monopole in HE (50-foot district setback), the one-foot-per-foot
standard requires a 100-foot setback.

Proposed Amended Language
Section
405.470(A)(6)(c)
The communication
tower shall be set back from the property line in accordance with the setback
required by the applicable zoning district or a minimum of one (1) foot for every foot of structure
height, whichever is greater.

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A “Fall Certification Letter” stamped by a licensed engineer may be provided in conjunction with
a conditional use permit application to certify a smaller fall radius which shall be substituted for
the “one (1) foot for every foot of structure height” distance in determining the required
minimum setback, but the setback required by the applicable zoning district shall remain the
absolute minimum. Setbacks for monopoles shall be measured to the center point of the pole’s
base.
In the HE Higher Education District, the setback for the applicable zoning district shall be
reduced by 15 feet for the accessory ground equipment serving a communication tower along a
boundary which is not adjacent to residentially zoned property.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, no communication tower or associated equipment shall be
located within two hundred (200) feet of any residential structure.

Text Amendment: Four Key Features

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Narrowly Tailored

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Modest Equipment Reduction

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15-foot reduction for accessory ground equipment only (cabinets, generators,
enclosures): not the tower itself

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Alters setbacks only for telecommunications towers and their ground
equipment

Residential Protection

Maintains 200-foot distance from residential structures

Fall Certification Letter
Engineer-stamped certification mechanism with a floor: the applicable district
setback remains the absolute minimum regardless of certified fall radius

Text Amendment: Staff Analysis
Comprehensive Plan Consistency

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Maximum flexibility on the site interior while
protecting adjacent residential uses from
negative impacts
Deeply setback multi-building campuses
surrounded by beautiful landscape buffers
“Green edged” landscaped zones where no
buildings are allowed in primarily residential
areas

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The amendments:

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The Creve Coeur 2030 Plan provides goals for the
Campus and Institutional place type:

STAFF CONCLUSION

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Maintain required district setbacks
Apply only to communication towers
and associated equipment on large
HE campuses
Do not change setback requirements
where adjacent to residential uses
Balance public need for reliable
cellular service with public welfare

Staff believes the amendment is
not inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.

KEY QUESTIONS

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Application
#26-013

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“Does the request further the goals and/or
implement the Comprehensive Plan?”

Conditional Use Permit with
Associated Site Development Plan
for a Monopole Communication Tower

“Is the request consistent with the
requirements for Conditional Uses?”

Fall Certification Letter
Engineer’s Opinion

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The monopole is designed to collapse into itself rather
than fall sideways.

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In the event of operational failure from catastrophic wind
loading, the pole would fail through compression buckling,
the upper portion folding over the lower portion.
Certified fall radius: 0 feet from the base.
Stronger-than-required sections in the lower pole increase
the safety factor.

Campus Location & Site Plan
SITE DETAILS

Tower setback: 50′ from property line

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Equipment setback: 35′ from property line

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Nearest residential use: ~1,000 feet
Adjacent parcel (west): CBC Cadet Park,
Town and Country (not residentially
zoned)
Location: Next to football stadium,
adjacent to existing trash enclosure
Proximity: Close to existing stadium pole
lighting and utility tower on adjacent CBC
parcel

Figure 2 | Source: 26-013 CUP Staff Report

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Aerial Map: MBU Campus & Surroundings
SURROUNDING ZONING

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North

Institutional / Residential
"A" Single-Family

South

Institutional
Town and Country

East
Residential
“A” Single-Family

West

Park
Town and Country
Appendix 3 | Prepared by Horner & Shifrin, June 4, 2026

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Site Photographs

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Site Photographs

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Photographic Simulation: Looking Northeast

Section 405.1070(E): CUP Standards
Complies with all applicable provisions of Ch. 405 (environmental,
yards/setbacks, parking, screening, signs)

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Will contribute to and promote the welfare and convenience of the community
at the specific location
Will not cause substantial injury to the value of neighboring property
Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and applicable
neighborhood/sector plans

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Community Welfare
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3 Property Values
Comprehensive Plan
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Stormwater/Erosion
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Compatibility
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Compliance

Will provide erosion control and on-site stormwater detention per Chapter
standards
Compatible with surrounding area; no excessive burden or substantial negative
impact on surrounding users, traffic, or services

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Section 405.470(A)(6): Tower Criteria (a)–(d)
Requirement

Staff Assessment

(a) Height

Shall not exceed 100 ft
except in "LI"

COMPLIANT
Proposed monopole is 100 ft tall

(b) Parcel
Size

Not on parcels < 5 acres
in A, B, C, D, AR

COMPLIANT
MBU campus is ~65 acres

(c) Setback

1 ft per ft of height or
district setback, whichever
is greater; 200 ft from
residential structures

(d) Design

Maximize materials, colors,
textures, screening,
landscaping to blend

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Criterion

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COMPLIANT WITH
TEXT AMENDMENT
With amendment: 50 ft setback
where HE requires 50 ft;
equipment 35 ft (15 ft reduction);
~1,000 ft from residential
COMPLIANT
8 ft CMU wall with red brick
veneer; Hetz Wintergreen
Arborvitae row; unpainted
monopole matching stadium lights

Section 405.470(A)(6): Tower Criteria (e)–(h)
Requirement
Subject to district
principal-use height &
setback; same parcel

(f) Site Plan

Show tower location,
antennas, adjoining
residential, screening

(g) Signs &
Lighting

None except safety/
hazard or FAA required

(h) Street
Setback

Not closer than 50 ft
from any street ROW

COMPLIANT
No guy wires; equipment on same
parcel; 35 ft setback per proposed
15 ft reduction in HE
COMPLIANT
All required information included in
submitted site development plan
COMPLIANT
No signs or lighting proposed on
monopole

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(e) Accessory
Uses

Staff Assessment

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Criterion

COMPLIANT
50 ft from property line; setback
does not include any street ROW

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Improved coverage to
entire area.

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Emergencies

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Security concerns on
campus.

Improved coverage and
capacity at 270/40
junction.

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Comprehensive Plan: Campus Place Type
Creve Coeur 2030 Plan: Campus Place Type District (CP)

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Campuses of 10+ acres with multi-building office, research, education
and healthcare facilities
Intentional landscaped buffers and design scrutiny at the perimeter
Maximum flexibility to the campus interior
In predominantly residential areas: low-intensity landscaped frontages
Along high-intensity commercial streets: frontage matching adjacent
uses

STAFF FINDING

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Given the 50-foot tower setback, 35-foot equipment setback on a boundary not adjacent to single-family
residential uses, screening landscaping, materials matching adjacent football structures, and existing similar
structures (transmission towers and stadium lights), staff believes the use is not incompatible with the
Comprehensive Plan and surrounding uses at this location.

Staff Findings & Recommendation

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Staff finds the proposal is not inconsistent with the goals and recommendations of
the Comprehensive Plan and appears to comply with the requirements of the
applicable Conditional Use Zoning Regulations as proposed in the text
amendment application, subject to the conditions noted in the Staff Report and
the Draft Ordinance.

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Generalized Objections Cannot Form Basis for Denial

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• Denial must be supported by substantial evidence. Case
law confirms that generalized objections are not
enough.
• Not NIMBY.
• Telecommunication towers do not impact property
values.
• Images shown tower is consistent with adjacent poles.
• Cannot consider availability of other locations.

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Exhibit B

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Lindbergh/Old Olive Intersection
Project
STP-5563(603)

Construction Change Order #1
City Council Meeting | September 28, 2026

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Conditions Prior to 2022

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Existing Conditions

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Existing Conditions

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Signalized Intersection Plan

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Original Storm Sewer Plan

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Revised Storm Sewer Plan

Utility Conflicts & Project Delay

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• Conflicts with Spire gas and telecommunications lines could not be
resolved with a field change and required the engineer to revise the
plans
• Delayed the project from September 2025 until May 2026
• Sewer subcontractor ceased operations during this time
• Intersection roadway work cannot be completed until storm sewer
installation is complete
• Prices for sewer and concrete items have increased since the
December 2024 bid date

Change Order

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• Staff agreed it was reasonable to revise pricing for certain items
• Change Order Amount = $153,234.28
• Original Contract Amount = $2,058,191.78
• 7.5% Increase

Federal and State Reimbursement

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• This project receives reimbursement from three sources – Federal STP
Grant, State Cost-Share, Governor’s Cost-Share
• MoDOT Staff has said that ~$130,000 remains for reimbursement
• City can request all of these remaining funds
• Change Order could reimbursed at 84%
• City’s contribution for Change Order = ~$24,000

T

R
AF

D

T

R
AF

D

Federal and State Reimbursement

D

R
AF

T

• Originally during budgeting and CIP, staff estimated City’s share of
construction costs to be ~$213,000
• However, more funds were available for reimbursement than
estimated
• After this change order, City’s share of construction = ~$163,000