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UNIVERSITY CITY AND CITY OF OLIVETTE I-170/OLIVE JOINT REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES APRIL 7, 2010 The University City and the City of Olivette I-170/Olive Joint Redevelopment Task Force met on April 7, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Olivette Government Center located at 9374 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, Missouri. ROLL CALL: On roll call, the following members were present: University City Task Force members: Nova Felton, Marc Jacobs, and Rod Jennings (arrived at 7:45 PM). City of Olivette Task Force members: J. Gregory Carl and Lance Finland. City of Olivette Mayor Missy Waldman was in attendance on behalf of City Council Liaison Jean Antoine. Also in attendance: University City staff member: Acting Director of Community Development Andrea Riganti. Olivette staff members: City Manager T. Michael McDowell and Planning and Zoning Administrator Carlos Trejo. Also in attendance in the audience area were University City Mayor-elect Shelley Welsh and Council Member-elect Stephen E. Kraft. 1. OVERVIEW OF DRAFT DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES The Task Force reviewed and discussed the latest draft of redevelopment principles. Staff noted that several revisions were incorporated reflecting the discussions following last month’s meeting following Dan Hellmuth’s presentation. The primary revisions to the design principles included:  stressing affordable residential base with mixed income living and housing pricing,  “Strongly” encouraging LEED building certification and environmental sustainability Discussion ensued over the phrases “common architectural identity” and “common architectural design and site development standards”. Staff stated that the Task Force had a brief discussion over how these phrases would be used. Staff noted that it appeared the Task Force was interpreting the phrases to mean that the buildings would look the same. Staff noted that the intent of “common architectural identity” and “common architectural design and site development standards” is to reinforce compatible architectural design and consistent streetscapes. Following this discussion, the Task Force directed staff to reword the aforementioned terms to state the following: “complimentary architectural design” and “common architectural elements”. Discussion ensued over the drafting of a zoning overlay. There was a consensus in the Task Force that this be completed as soon as possible. Concern was expressed that a development could occur near the interchange that could be contrary to the drafted design principles. Staff noted that the development of an overlay district may take some time to draft and its application would also require the Task Force to define preliminary boundaries of the Joint Redevelopment area. An overlay district would have to be adopted by ordinance by both Council, requiring all impacted property owners to be notified and for each City to hold a public hearing prior to adoption. Staff requested that if the task to develop an overlay district is more complicated than currently assumed, the Task Force recommend to both Cities that a development moratorium be considered. 2. URBAN LAND INSTITUTE’S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Staff introduced Mark Levin. Chair of the Urban Land Institute-St. Louis District Council newly formed Technical Assistance Panel Committee. Mr. Levin is also the City Administrator of Maryland Heights and Director of the Missouri Economic Development Financing Association. A brief description of Mr. Levin’s experience and education was read. Mr. Levin provided a brief overview of the mission of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the ULI’s Technical Assistance Program (TAPs). He stated that the ULI St. Louis District Council has initiated a Q:\WPOFFICE\ARiganti\JointTaskForce-UCity&Olivette\JRTF Mtg Min 2010 04-07.docxPage 1 of 3