Lake Saint Louis Architectural Review Board Notes, June 14

The Lake Saint Louis Architectural Review Board (ARB), according to the city's website, "meets to review and approve all new residential construction."

The description goes on to say that for the general welfare of the city, buildings and structures must conform to certain minimum architectural standards of appearance, and surrounding natural environment and existing structures. 

"Undesirable structures negatively affect the property values and the welfare of the city," the website says.

The ARB meets weekly from April through September and bi-weekly from October through March. Serving on the board are three regular members and three alternate members. Currently serving are:

• Judith Westermann - Regular
• Mike McCombs -  Regular
• Joyce Corey - Regular
• Cyndie LaRico - Alternate
• Robin Rollins - Alternate

The board currently has a vacant Alternate position. Additionally, city staff, building inspectors and a Community Association representative attend. Aldermen rotate attendance.

At the June 14 meeting, the following applicati0ns were discussed, all of which were new business:

• An outdoor fireplace at 15 Pelican Court. City staff reported that the fireplace was already in existence. A building inspector noticed it when checking on an existing permit for a pool.
• A deck at 2507 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard.
• A deck at 31 Mallory Bend Court
• A deck at 1 Log Cabin Lane
• A pool house at 1 Log Cabin Lane

All items were approved as submitted.