Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee Meeting

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Public Hearing 
The committee will take public comment on the Discussion Items, Board Bills and/or Resolutions listed in this meeting announcement. This meeting will be held by Zoom Webinar. A person may speak at this committee hearing via a Zoom Webinar Link. Please see the following instructions on how to register to speak to the committee. 

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Those interested in making a comment on the Board Bills and/or Resolutions listed in this meeting announcement must send an email or call in by phone expressing their interest to speak. This email should be sent to the Board of Aldermen Clerk - Mr. Terry Kennedy at: kennedyt@stlouis-mo.gov. Persons may also call 314 589-6845 and register by phone.

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The committee will meet to review, discuss and take public comment on the following: 

Discussion Item Number1

Riverside Community Improvement District

Extending the term of existence of the Riverside Community Improvement District (CID). 

Board Bills

Board Bill Number 122
Introduced by Alderman Jack Coatar

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 718-720 Lumiere Pl. and 212 Morgan St. Redevelopment Area. The project consists of the renovation of two unoccupied commercial buildings to create mixed uses. The prospective redeveloper plans on renovating at the cost of $ 1.9 million. This Board Bill will allow ten (10) years of tax abatement (10 years based on 90 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements).

Board Bill Number 124
Introduced by Alderwoman Marlene Davis

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 2953-2957 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Redevelopment Area. The renovation of a commercial building may occur. This Board Bill will allow a 10-year tax abatement at 90 percent.

Board Bill Number 127
Introduced by Alderman Jack Coatar

This Board Bill seeks to extend the term of existence of the Riverside Community Improvement District pursuant to Section 67.1481(6) RSMo such that the term of existence will expire on May 31, 2028.

Board Bill Number 142
Introduced by Alderman Jack Coatar

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the Gateway South Redevelopment Area. The projects will include the renovation of numerous commercial, and industrial buildings and construction of new buildings in 94 acres in the Downtown, Kosciusko, and La Salle Park neighborhoods. The uses will be commercial, industrial, and residential. This Board Bill will allow up to fifteen (15) years of tax abatement (10 years based on 90 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements and followed by 5 years based on 50 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements).

Board Bill Number 157
Introduced by Alderman James Page

An ordinance approving a Redevelopment Plan dated June 28, 2022 (“Plan”) for the 1900-1926 Carr St. Area

Board Bill Number 163
Introduced by Alderwoman Cara Spencer

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 2616 Cherokee St. Redevelopment Area. The project consists of the renovation of an existing mixed-use building in the Gravois Park neighborhood. The prospective redeveloper plans on renovating the building creating 6 apartments and 3 commercials units for the approximate cost of $865,000. This Board Bill will allow ten (10) years of tax abatement (10 years based on 75 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements).

Board Bill Number 167
Introduced by Alderman Michael Gras

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 4974 Lindell Ave. Redevelopment Area. The project consists of a parking lot in the Central West End neighborhood. The prospective redeveloper proposes constructing a 30-story apartment building. The apartment building will have approximately 293 market rate units, 1,500 square feet of commercial space and 340 parking spaces. The total project costs are estimated at $145 million. This Board Bill will allow ten (10) years of tax abatement (10 years based on 75 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements).

Board Bill Number 169
Introduced by Alderman Jack Coatar

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 704-710 North 2nd St. Redevelopment Area. The prospective redeveloper is acquiring the properties for $1,998,000 and plans on renovating the building for the approximate cost of $10,246,000. The redeveloper plans to utilize private funds and historic credits for this project. The properties will have commercial space on the first floors and a total of 33 residential units on the upper floors of the two buildings. This Board Bill will allow ten (10) years of tax abatement (10 years based on 75 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements).

Board Bill Number 170
Introduced by Alderman Jack Coatar

This Board Bill seeks to approve a Chapter 99 Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for the 909 Chestnut St. Redevelopment Area. The project consists of the renovation of a commercial building. The development will have 306 apartments, 300 hotel rooms, 288,000 sf of office space, and 37,000 sf of retail, at the cost of $300 million. This Board Bill will allow up to fifteen (15) years of tax abatement (5 years based on 95 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements and followed 5 years based on 75 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements and followed by 5 years based on 50 percent of the assessed value of the incremental improvements).

Resolutions

Resolution Number 141
Introduced by Alderman Jack Coatar

The Subsequent Improvements for property at 1220 South 8th St. shall be fully exempt from the ad valorem taxes, which would otherwise be imposed thereon for a period of ten (10) years based on 75% of the assessed value of the incremental improvements.

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