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Commission hears presentation on community land trust and discusses teardowns, zoning options
Summary
Commissioners heard about a nascent Webster Groves Community Land Trust and discussed teardowns, floor‑area and site‑coverage controls, and options to preserve smaller houses in the city.
During its March 11 meeting, the Webster Groves Historic Preservation Commission discussed a nascent Webster Groves Community Land Trust (CLT) and broader concerns about tear‑downs, house size increases and neighborhood character.
A commission member summarized the CLT concept: the trust would own land while homeowners own the house on the land, which can reduce purchase prices because the land value remains with the trust. The presenter said the CLT is in an early stage and that many parameters — including resale formulas, maintenance escrows and occupancy criteria —…
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