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I-170/Olive Joint Redevelopment Task Force Meeting Minutes: March 3, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Further examples of these applications were illustrated in the work performed in DeKalb, Illinois and in the Central West End, and how these principles could be applied to the redevelopment areas surrounding the interchange of Olive Boulevard and I-170. Mr. Hellmuth noted that the implementation of the principles could begin by forming a form based code overlay district. The district would have a regulating plan, building envelop standards, and streetscape standards. He noted that the form based code should be based with the underlying principle to put consideration of environmental issues on top. He noted “what makes development work is how they are connected, how people get from one place to another.” Mr. Hellmuth discussed other issues such as LEED development and sustainability. He talked about developing a LEED scorecard in which projects are ranked in preference based on how well they address sustainability and green principles. He noted a sustainable neighborhood development should be walkable, accessible, affordable, and include a mix of uses and diversity. Mr. Hellmuth provided his thoughts regarding the Task Force efforts to redevelopment the areas surrounding the interchange of Olive Boulevard and I-170. First he noted that any redevelopment should consider the impacts it can have on the areas primary watershed as the, DesPeres River. He urged the Task Force to take advantage of the resources of the Great River Greenway District connectivity plans, and to utilize the Centennial Greenway Trail. He outlined a strategy as follows: setup an overlay district while development pressures are low; create a vision that is shared and supported by the public; capitalize on new American Dream of a livable and walkable community; creat an exciting draw for developers that can see the potential; be one of the first LEED neighborhood developments; attract Federal funding; and opportunity to restore the DesPeres River, and address flooding issues. 2. DISCUSSION/QUESTION AND ANSWER Discussion ensued over the draft Redevelopment Principles. Task Force members were favorable to incorporate several of the suggestions noted by Mr. Hellmuth, including developing an overlay district, developing a community supported redevelopment vision, incorporating mixed use, income and affordability goals, and LEED building. 4. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS AS BROUGHT FORWARD BY TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Task Force member Jacobs noted he had arranged a meeting with representatives of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to discuss the possibility of considering the redevelopment area as a possible TAPs study (Technical Assistance Program), which is a ULI District Council Advisory Services program that offers strategic land use advice to public entities in their communities. Discussion ensued over the specifics of assistance provided by the TAPs program and potential funding options for the fee for services that would need to be considered. Discussion ensued over coordinating additional presentations. The Task Force considered an option of having a roundtable discussion with various developers. 5. SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING: The Task Force requested that City staff coordinate the scheduling of the next meeting. Wednesday’s were noted as the date of preference. 6. ADJOURNMENT: The task force meeting ended at 9:20 PM. C:\Documents and Settings\ariganti\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\9CW7A9UY\JRTF Mtg Min 2010 03-03.doc