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At 28 Elm Place ARB approves garage and carport option with historic-district design conditions

5746131 · April 4, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a detached garage and a pavilion/carport alternative for 28 Elm Place but required the carport option be revised to better match the house and the historic district: gable infill, shingle roofing, column trim to match the porch, and consideration of a screen wall on the fence side.

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board voted to approve the application for 28 Elm Place, allowing the property owners to build a detached garage and to pursue a pavilion-style carport as an alternate option, but the board required specific design changes if the carport is chosen.

Why this matters: The property sits in Webster Groves' historic district and will be visible from the street; the board emphasized that accessory structures should read consistently with the house and neighborhood.

Board's direction to the applicant

- Gable infill: The board asked that the carport gable ends be enclosed and finished so they…

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