Code to Add a New Article Establishing the “South 40 Overlay Zoning District”

Code to Add a New Article Establishing the “Big Bend Overlay Zoning District”.

All interested parties may provide comment to the Board. However, given that members of the public are likely to have diverse views and areas of concern, the Board asks the speakers to be respectful toward others. The Board also asks that speakers be mindful so as not to dominate the limited time for the public hearing which may preclude others from speaking.

Due to the number of speakers anticipated and the Board business to be conducted following the public hearing, the Board will hold the public hearing in two sessions – the first tonight and the second at the Board’s meeting on November 26. At each session, the Board has allotted one hour and 30 minutes to hear public comments.

Mayor Harris opening the Public Hearing and request proof of publication.

A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 801 SEMINARY PLACE

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent resolution to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the construction of new residences and parking on the Concordia Seminary campus. Conditional uses are those types of uses that are considered to be desirable, necessary, or convenient to the community but which by their nature can create additional traffic volume, parking demand beyond the development's capacity, and/or a detrimental impact on adjacent or neighboring properties due to noise, pollutants or other characteristics

Bill Reamus, Attorney with Cape Sokol, representing Marilyn Edison of 30 Southmoor, addressed the Board with concerns on the impact the project will have on Big Bend Boulevard and the change and character of the neighborhood. John Hutkin, 11 Brentmoor Park, addressed the Board expressing distruct in the Board, support for Washington University, support of the conditional use permit, but not supportive of the proposed overlay.

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Ben Uchitelle, 41 Crestwood Drive, (virtual) addressed the Board expressing that the overlay is a better purpose, better procedure for the future in respect to Washington University and he is supportive of the project.

David Edison, 30 Southmoor Drive, addressed the Board with concerns of increased population/traffic and policing challenges.

Bronco Marusic, 2 Tuscany Park, addressed the Board expressing support of the conditional use permit requirements and request that the Board “pause” on voting for the project.

Andrew Lieberman, 1 Southmoor Drive, addressed the Board expressing concern(s) regarding the traffic study and protection(s) for the neighborhood, traffic accidents on Big Bend, supportive of the conditional use permit process, non-supportive of the proposed overlay project.

Marie Bone, 28 Southmoor Drive, addressed the Board expressing concern(s) of increased traffic, population, noise, depreciation in property, and commented that the Fontbonne property i was not included in the overlay.

Josephine Weil, 3 Forest Ridge, addressed the Board stating that this is not a good deal, and she is not supportive of the proposed overlay.

Pauline Kim, 97 Arundel, addressed the Board stating that the current draft of the overlay does not sufficiently protect the residents/neighborhood and suggested some proposed amendments.

Angela Lieberman, 1 Southmoor Drive, addressed the Board expressing that she feels there is a lot of distrust and that she feels disrespected. She urged the Board to say no to the overlay district.

Jeff Leonard, 8038 Davis Drive, addressed the Board stating that he has worked with the Board and staff on the Comprehensive Plan, he expressed a high regard for each of them and maintains trust that they will listen and come up with the right conclusion and requests that the citizens show respect.

Carol Needham, 11 Tuscany Park, addressed the Board expressing thanks to the Board and staff and requesting that restrictions are included to protect the neighbors from excessive noise. She referenced the City’s noise ordinance.

Shelby Chagrin, 14 Southmoor Drive, addressed the Board requesting that they pause and not vote for the overlay at this time.

Jean Most, 35 Aberdeen, addressed the Board questioning if this is the right zoning and the potential impact on the historic neighborhoods and its 100-year-old home(s).

Tommy Castellano, 6461 San Bonita, addressed the Board sharing his thoughts about colleges being welcoming neighbors. He and his friends play soccer at CBC and are often told to leave the property. He would like Washington University to be as welcoming to the community as Concordia. Susan Verdach, 7 Dartford, addressed the Board inquiring as to what future will be created with this decision. She expressed concerns of decreased property value, the loss of wildlife (birds, owls), and asked that the Board vote against the proposal.

Susan Verdach, 7 Dartford, addressed the Board inquiring as to what future will be created with this decision. She expressed concerns of decreased property value, the loss of wildlife (birds, owls), and asked that the Board vote against the proposal.

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Lily Katz, 3 Tuscany Park, addressed the Board expressing concerns that as Washington University buys up and secure(s) property eventually it will cut off part of Ward 3 from the rest of Clayton. She does not feel this is a good plan for that area. Rand Sommer, 4 Tuscany Park, addressed the Board with suggestions to redo the studies on the noise decibels and expressed non-support of the proposed overlay project. Jerry Lowder, 110 Arundel, (virtual) addressed the Board expressing opposition to the proposed overlay and requests that the Board vote against it.

Jeff Gershman, 6464 Cecil, addressed the Board inquiring if the discussion will be continued to the next meeting scheduled November 26, and requested consideration to postpone until the next meeting due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Mayor Harris confirmed that the public hearing discussion will continue to the next Board meeting scheduled November 26.

Mayor Harris called for a five-minute break at 9:25 p.m.

Meeting re-adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Alderman Patel expressed her thanks to everyone, staff, citizens, and Board. She briefly summarized all of the process(es) of getting to the issue before the Board tonight. She addressed areas of concerns and proposed the following amendments: