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Board approves driveway expansion variance in Brentmoor Place to add parking; approval conditioned on stormwater review
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 10 to 5 feet at 2524 Peppermill Ridge Drive to allow a widened driveway and additional parking; approval was conditioned on meeting the city's stormwater management review requirements.
The City of Wildwood Board of Adjustment on Aug. 14 granted a variance to allow a driveway expansion at 2524 Peppermill Ridge Drive that will reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet and create additional on‑lot parking.
The board voted unanimously to approve the request, subject to the condition that the driveway expansion comply with the City of Wildwood's stormwater management review requirements.
Robin Keith described the petition (BA18‑25) as applying to a 19,288‑square‑foot lot in the Brentmoor Place subdivision, platted in 1979 with an approved Planned Environment Unit (PEU) under St. Louis County Ordinance No. 89‑12. The petitioner proposes widening the existing driveway to create a third parking area; the submitted plan shows a tapered approach from the street widening to approximately 12 feet for side‑yard parking. Keith said the department found other widened driveways along the same street and that two written comments of support were submitted, including from the most‑affected neighbor.
Homeowner Emily Godfrey, appearing virtually, said the expansion is intended to provide additional parking and play space for children and to reduce on‑street parking and related safety concerns. Resident Neil Burns, who identified himself as a Brentmoor Place subdivision resident and former trustee, spoke in support, citing neighborhood congestion from on‑street parking and the safety benefits of getting vehicles off the road.
Planning staff told the board the most impacted neighboring property retains substantial separation from the expanded driveway and that, given that spacing, impacts such as idling adjacent to bedroom windows were unlikely. After brief discussion, the board approved the variance with the condition that the project meet city stormwater review and permitting requirements.
Chair Jared Frank announced the unanimous vote and reminded the petitioner of the standard six‑month period to obtain permits before the approval expires.
