The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board approved a rear addition at 713 Hurst Green Road and explicitly allowed the applicant to add two optional windows after the meeting without a subsequent hearing.
During the public hearing, a board member said, “Maybe they would consider adding a window into the den that's similar to the den window that's facing the patio ... it seems like it would balance nicely.” The architect, Matt Shaver of Shaver Architecture, explained that built‑ins along the interior wall could affect the decision and asked whether the choice needed to be made that night.
The board’s resolution read into the motion allows the applicant to add a den window on the left elevation and a window on the rear of the detached garage if the applicant chooses; the board described those items as optional rather than required.
Why it matters: Allowing optional windows without a return visit reduces the applicant’s administrative burden while giving the board influence over the home’s exterior symmetry and the interior’s natural light.
Board discussion and outcome: Members praised the overall design and recommended the optional windows as improvements. The board moved and seconded approval with the option noted; the motion carried with vocal support.
Next steps: The applicant may consult with the owner about interior built‑ins; if the window(s) are feasible, they may be installed without an added ARB hearing as specified in the motion text.