Webster Groves plan commission reviews draft comprehensive plan, asks for edits and clearer maps

Vice Chairperson Toni Hunt of the Webster Groves Plan Commission opened the commission's review of the draft comprehensive plan, describing the body as "a 9 member board of citizens appointed by the city council to review development proposals and make recommendations to the city council regarding future development of the city." Hunt said the meeting was an informal review and that the commission would have a formal presentation and vote at a later date.

The commission focused on clarity and usability rather than on changing policy language at this stage. Hunt said she submitted technical edits to improve legibility, including "adjusting the spacing of the body text of all the text paragraphs" and "increasing the size of the map legends." She suggested adding a sidebar about the Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Rating System as "a possible suggestion for the community," noting the system can lower flood insurance premiums if a municipality meets…