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Planning commission tables Despotis petition for bank

Planning commission tables Despotis petition for bank

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 22, 2022

The Sunset Hills Planning and Zoning Commission voted Nov. 9 to table a proposal for further consideration for the commercial rezoning of three residential properties on West Watson Road near Court Drive....

A rendering of the Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

New Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills acquires Tile Shop, will be ‘outdoor world’

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 18, 2022

The Sunset Hills Bass Pro Shops currently under construction is getting an expansion. The Sunset Hills Planning and Zoning Commission heard a petition Oct. 5 for a conditional use permit for a change...

A rendering of the Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

City reviews traffic studies, consultants for Bass Pro development

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 1, 2022

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen voted in November to move forward with exploring different economic consulting firms that can assist the city as it prepares for the development of a new Bass Pro Shops.  The...

Sunset Hills limits use of metal and steel buildings

Sunset Hills limits use of metal and steel buildings

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 21, 2021

Sunset Hills will now prohibit the use of metal and steel on buildings as well as prefabricated metal and steel buildings and pole barns in most zoning districts in the city. The Sunset Hills Board of...

The Tidal Wave Wash Center as of May 2021 in Sunset Hills, 3720 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Neighbors object to light, noise from car wash

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter May 20, 2021

This is the last in a two-part series. Read Part 1 here. Several Sunset Hills residents have submitted letters to the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission objecting to the lights and noise from the...

Captiva Healing Dispensary, 9933 Watson Road in Crestwood, appears set to be the first dispensary to open in South County, with its website promoting a grand opening April 8. As of Thursday, April 1, the dispensary appeared to be open for a soft opening.

Marijuana dispensaries are opening soon in South County

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter April 1, 2021

The first medical marijuana dispensaries in South County are racing to open this month just in time for 4/20. Crestwood’s Captiva Healing Dispensary, 9933 Watson Road, appears set to be the first dispensary...

Sunset Hills zoning code back to drawing board after outcry

Sunset Hills zoning code back to drawing board after outcry

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter February 18, 2020

The new Sunset Hills zoning code is back on the drawing board after the Board of Aldermen rejected the proposal from Houseal Lavigne during a special meeting Nov. 12. The zoning code rewrite has been...

South County Tech set to build a new safe vestibule

South County Tech set to build a new safe vestibule

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter February 14, 2020

Construction will soon be underway on a new safer front entrance for South County Technical High School, following unanimous approval by the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen granting an amended conditional-use...

Vatterott site set for use manufacturing carts

Vatterott site set for use manufacturing carts

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter January 3, 2020

The Sunset Hills Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Aldermen approve a change in use of the property at the former Vatterott College campus. The commission unanimously...

Sunset Hills sets up marijuana laws in advance of state’s approval of dispensaries

Sunset Hills sets up marijuana laws in advance of state’s approval of dispensaries

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter November 14, 2019

As the state prepares to issue licenses for medical marijuana facilities through the end of the year, Sunset Hills is updating its zoning ordinance in case one wants to set up shop in the city. The city’s...

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