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Joint Meeting of University City Plan Commission and Olivette Planning and Community Design Committee Meeting Minutes: October 7, 2010 Page 2 of 3 finalizes recommendations, not to exceed one year from date of adoption; 2) Limited to only nonresidential and multifamily properties whose primary access is onto Olive Boulevard; and 3) Any redevelopment in the District must consists of 10 acres or more. Mr. Trejo outlined the proposed process. A Joint Review Commission will be appointed to oversee compliance with the draft redevelopment principles of the JRTF. From a developer’s perspective, the first step will be to submit a Concept Development Plan (CDP) to staff. Staff will review the plan for completeness and prepare a report. The report will be forwarded to the Joint Review Commission along with the petition. The Joint Review Commission will review the petition to determine whether or not it meets the subject area redevelopment principles and issue a recommendation. To move the project forward, a developer will then submit a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) to the underlying City. Staff and the Plan Commission will review the PDP and make a recommendation to rezone the area to a Planned Development District. The recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for final approval. The final step in the overall process is for the developer to submit a Final Development Plan for consideration. Plan Commission members provided the following questions and/or comments: Ms. Waggoner – A developer may have to deal with other reviewing agencies or commissions, such as a TIF commission, in addition to those required such as Plan Commission and the proposed Joint Development Overlay review board. Ms. Greening – Why one year for the overlay? Mr. Trejo – One year allows time for the Joint Redevelopment Task Force to finalize the redevelopment requirements. Ms. Waggoner – Question about 10 acres. What does 10 acres look like on each side? Mr. Trejo/Ms. Riganti – Examples of parcels and acreage were given for each municipality. Mr. Carl – 10 acres was written in the resolution; contiguous 10 acres. Ms. Riganti – The parcels to be included have been defined as those with frontage on Olive Boulevard (see map). Ms. Carr – Based on the existing businesses on the University City side, such as Beyer’s and the self- storage business, how would assembly of 10 contiguous acres be possible? Ms. Riganti – 10 acres is a preventative measure. Mr. Trejo – A developer would assemble the parcels. Ms. Riganti – The 10 acre minimum is a temporary mechanism to prevent any development that does not fit with the redevelopment standards established by the Task Force. 10 acres is meant to be a challenge. Ms. Waggoner – Any development of that size would require a lot of money. A developer would have a lot at stake if they were to develop here. Mr. Senturia – Looking ahead 5 to 10 years, is there a sense of optimism for development in this area? Is there any anticipated interest in development in this area? Ms. Waldman – We don’t know. It depends on the economy and related factors. If and when the economy turns, we want to be prepared. Mr. Trejo – Previous redevelopment efforts were not coordinated between the two municipalities. There were missed opportunities because of this. This is an opportunity to work together and possibly achieve more by doing so. Ms. Carr – Where is there 25 acres available to assemble? Ms. Riganti – About three years ago University City issued a Request for Proposals for commercial development in this area. The one response received included small box commercial, a hotel, etc. and more than 25 acres, which would be privately assembled. Similarly, a developer in the JDD would be responsible for assembling the parcels. Hopefully, any development that spans the interstate and was greater than 25 acres would be complimentary in design and uses. It has been shown that this area has potential for a metro link station in the future, so Transit Oriented Development would be strongly encouraged. Again, regarding assembly of parcels, it is a challenge and may deter development contrary to the redevelopment principles. Q:\WPOFFICE\ARiganti\JointTaskForce-UCity&Olivette\Meeting minutes\jointpc&pcdcmtgmin10-7-10.doc