Burns Opposes Non-Resident Architects On City's ARB

July 11, 2014

A final vote on the bill is set for July 15. Burns said nothing good can come from the change. He said non-resident architects from larger, commercial firms could create "an additional distance from servicing and understanding our predominantly residential-oriented projects."

The change allows architects with offices in Webster Groves to serve on the board even if they are not residents of the city. Non-city members would be limited to three out of the seven members of the architectural review board.

City staff members have complained that the city can't find resident architects to fill positions on the board.

"I understand staff believes this might be a product of the board being overworked," he said. "Without question, the meetings often times go on way too long, so long that they are a time and cost burden upon our residents."

Burns suggested videotaping ARB meetings, which "might go a long way to keep the non-pertinent meanderings to a minimum and speed up the meeting process."

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Burns Opposes Non-Resident Architects On City's ARB