Schoolhouse to Repair Shop Debate | St. Louis News

A historic 119-year-old schoolhouse in Manchester’s Henry Avenue Historic District is set to become an auto repair shop, sparking fierce backlash from neighbors who fear it will ruin the neighborhood’s charm, hurt property values, and bring traffic chaos. While dealership owner Craig Suntrup promises to preserve the building’s historic look and even add a coffee bar, store, and podcast studio, residents argue the zoning rules already prevent such uses. The city’s Board of Aldermen will decide in July whether to grant a special use permit after a public hearing — a showdown that captures the growing tension between progress and preserving local heritage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/477ee251a8909a3f