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Commission approves new home at 740 Payson Drive; staff flags stormwater and backyard usability
Summary
The commission approved a site plan for a new single‑family home at 740 Payson Drive but staff urged close stormwater review because the lot’s reduced depth and steep rear grades limit backyard usability.
The Olivette Planning & Community Design Commission on April 17 approved a site plan, community‑design review and concept stormwater management plan for a new single‑family home at 740 Payson Drive, while staff asked that final stormwater details be resolved before permits are issued.
Commissioner Petrie Powell moved to approve the petition and Sam Wallach seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Staff and commissioners praised the house design but highlighted that the lot is…
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