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Joint Meeting of University City Plan Commission and Olivette Planning and Community Design Committee Meeting Minutes: October 7, 2010 Page 3 of 3 Ms. Waldman – Metro has done studies that show this area as being a good location for a station. Mr. Carl – Regarding the 10 acre questions, if a developer wants to buy out current residents, they can and will try to do so. Mr. O’Neal – What are the incentives, if any, for developers to redevelop this area? Mr. Trejo – That is still being proposed. It is the intent of the Joint Redevelopment Task Force to use any zoning tools necessary to create incentives for developers. Ms. Riganti – The Joint Redevelopment Task Force will evaluate various incentives and make recommendations to City Council. Mr. Carl – The long-term intent is to streamline the process of development in this area. That requires a lot of work to accomplish, which is why there is a temporary measure like the one proposed. The Cities currently have at their disposal several tools that can be used as incentives. Mr. Senturia – A question about public hearings, when will citizen input take place? Mr. Trejo – It will take place at several levels, including at both Planning Commissions. Mr. Senturia – It would be a good idea to get public input at the beginning of the process. Mr. Kraft – What about the overlay commission? Would that step require a public hearing? Mr. Trejo – There would be notification of adjacent property owners, property postings, anything to minimize uncertainties. Ms. Riganti – Keep in mind the role of the Joint Overlay Commission as advisory to a municipality’s Planning Commission. Ms. Waggoner – Many of the current questions, such as hearings, are all long-term questions. The current decision is to adopt a temporary overlay district. Mr. Carl – Each municipality’s hearing process is already in place. Ms. Waggoner – The Planning Commissions would make recommendations to their own Council. Perhaps we should meet again afterwards and let the Joint Task Force do more work and research. Mr. Trejo – The Joint Task Force will evaluate the need for a follow-up joint plan commission meeting. Mr. Senturia – Is there a draft of a model ordinance? Mr. Trejo – A draft will be forwarded soon to both Plan Commissions for review. Ms. Waggoner – While there are issues, the overall idea proposed is good. Mr. Trejo and Ms. Riganti thanked Plan Commission members for their attendance, and reminded members that draft language will be presented to the commissions in October. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Q:\WPOFFICE\ARiganti\JointTaskForce-UCity&Olivette\Meeting minutes\jointpc&pcdcmtgmin10-7-10.doc