The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board moved to preapprove a second‑story rear addition at 12 East Glendale Road after board members reviewed the plans and noted constraints imposed by an existing garage.
A board member summed up the condition of the west elevation, saying the “long expanse of blank siding ... is an existing condition” tied to the existing garage. The board discussed that the project seeks additional floor area while working with the existing garage footprint.
Why it matters: The project adds upper‑floor square footage above an existing garage, producing a long visible elevation on the west side; the board’s preapproval means applicants can refine details without requiring a full return for initial feedback.
Board discussion and outcome: Members said that, in earlier schemes, the design concentrated on the new addition rather than altering the existing garage wall. One board speaker recommended breaking up the blank siding with architectural elements such as a band board. The board voted to move the project to preapproval and later approved it at the formal meeting as submitted.
Next steps: Applicant will proceed under preapproval and may submit final details informed by the board’s comments about fenestration and massing.