Cwe Sustainable Development Plan & Code-part I

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLAN & CODE CENTRAL WEST END / MIDTOWN DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

PUBLIC

MEETING

JUNE 27, 2009

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Public Meeting #1 Agenda Purpose of Meeting Study Objective & Area Study Process & Structure Analysis of Existing Regulations Case Studies of Alternate Approaches Development Principles & Options Worksession & Report-Out

Next Meeting: Fall 2009 – to be scheduled

Public Meeting #1 Meeting Purpose •To inform the residents of the neighborhood i hb h d off the th following: f ll i •the objective of & area under study •how the studyy pprocess is structured & who is involved •to discuss the current regulatory framework for infill development •to review how other cities have adapted their regulatory framework •to discuss Options to the regulatory framework for infill development •to comment & discuss the merits of all the approaches & provide collective feedback

Public Meeting #1 Study Objective The objective of the Sustainable Development Plan & Code is to develop a plan

that guides the future growth of the study aarea ea in aan eenvironmentally, o e ta y, socially and economically sustainable manner and is

supported by the residents of the area and the City of Saint Louis.

Public Meeting #1 Study Objective The objective of the Sustainable Development Plan & Code is to develop a plan

that guides the future growth of the study aarea ea in aan eenvironmentally, o e ta y, socially and economically sustainable manner and is

supported by the residents of the area and the City of Saint Louis. It is the intention of the client to have the recommended Sustainable Development Plan and Code adopted (in part or in ffull) ll) by b the Cit City of St St. Louis through its formal planning approval process. The exact regulatory method by which these p will be recommendations are adopted determined through this study process and in consultation with the City of St. Louis.

Public Meeting #1 Study Objective The Sustainable Development Plan & Code is to address the following planning, design & development regulations: Building Envelope Regulations: Height Regulations; Front , Side and Rear Yard areas; Building Line; & FAR

Use Regulations: Allowable & Conditional

Lot & Building Type Standards: Platting; Sub-division; Frontage; Access, Service & Parking; Open Space & Landscape; Building Performance Requirements (energy, stormwater, etc.)

Architectural Standards: Building Massing, Façade Composition, Elements & Materials

Public Space Requirements: Any ROW Requirements

Public Meeting #1 Study Objective If consensus can be achieved, then: •residents, developers and the City of St. Louis would have established “ahead of time” a clear set of agreed upon design & development principles for the continued long-term revitalization of the neighborhood •removes the “risk & uncertainty” for both residents and developers •encourages development that contributes to the character of the community (height & design) •development that meets the vision of the study can be proactively supported and encouraged

Public Meeting #1 Study Area •The study area is 1.33 miles across (East | West) and .4 miles across (North | South); with a total area of about .55 square miles il (320 acres)) •The study area is roughly bound by the alley just north of Lindell Boulevard on the north, Vandeventer Avenue & Saint Louis University on the East, Forest Park Aveune on the South, and Kingshighway Boulevard & Forest Park on the West

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Public Meeting #1 StudyArea South View

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Public Meeting #1 Planning Process & Structure Client: Central West End Midtown Development The mission of Central West End Midtown Development is to fulfill

the vision of the Central West End and Midtown as the premier full-service neighborhood in St. St Louis, Louis Missouri. Central West End Midtown Development is committed to promoting quality residential and commercial development, implementing infrastructure and beautification projects, improving security marketing the area to security, new residents and visitors, and finding funding sources for neighborhood improvement projects.

Public Meeting #1 Planning Process & Structure Client: Central West End Midtown Development The community development corporation now has a seven-member Board of Directors made up of neighborhood residents and representatives of community institutions, five active committees, an Executive Director and a Project Manager.

For the purposes of this project the Board of Directors has established an Advisory Committee and a Technical Committee to advise and guide the planning process and final product.

Public Meeting #1 Advisory Committee: Anthony Kirk (Resident) Barbara Enneking (CET) Barbara Featherston (Cortex) Brian Phillips (WUMC) Bruce Mills (Developer) Con Christeson (Resident) Daniel Hellmuth (Resident) Ellen Livingston (Resident) Gurpreet Padda (Developer) Harold Karabell (Developer / Owner) Jim Dwyer (Resident ( / Developer)) John McElwain (Developer) Peter Pierotti (SLU) Peter Rothschild (Developer) Ralph Wafer (Resident) Teri Pesapane (Owner) Todd Britt (Owner) Virvus Jones (Developer) *Created Created to advise and recommend to the Board of the CWEMD on the adoption of the Sustainable Development Plan & Code

Public Meeting #1 Technical Committee: PDA Executives: Don Roe(Executive Director) Planning & Urban Design Agency: Roman Kordal (Citywide Planning) Cultural Resources: Kate Shea (Director) Commercial Development: Dale Ruthsatz (Director) ( ) Zoning: Mary Hart Burton (Zoning Administrator) *Created to advise the planning consultant & CWEMD on a multiplicity of technical issues relating to the existing regulatory framework conditions.

Public Meeting #1 Planning Process Phase I: Base Information, Block by Bl k A Block Analysis l i andd C Case St Studies di •Basemap of Existing Conditions •3D Model of Existing Conditions •Committee Meeting •3D Model of Current Maximum Bldg Form •Analysis of Existing & Plans | Principles

Phase 2: Design & Development of District & Building Form Options •(2) District | Building Form Options •3D 3D Animations of Existing & Two Options •Committee Meeting •General Public Presentation

Phase 3: Draft Development Plan & Preliminar Form-Based Preliminary Form Based Code •Draft Dvpmt. Plan & Form Based Code •3D Animation of Preliminary Code •Committee Meeting •General Public Presentation

Phase 4: Regulating Development Plan & Code •Final Dvpmt. Plan & Code

Public Meeting #1 Meetings to Date Advisory Committee #1 (02.26.09) Technical Committee #1 (03.31.09) Technical Committee #2 (04.07.09) Advisory Committee #2 (04.09.09) Technical Committee #3 (05.07.09) Technical Committee #4 (06.11.09) Advisory Committee #3 (06.11.09) Public Meeting #1 (TODAY) Technical Committee #6 (T.B.D.) Advisory Committee #4 (T.B.D.) Public Meeting #2 (T.B.D.) Final Plan & Code (T.B.D.)

Public Meeting #1

Public Meeting #1 Analysis: Existing Regulatory Framework LAND USE & ZONING (LU+Z) modified by COMMUNITY UNIT PLANS & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (CUP & PUD) modified by HISTORIC DISTRICTS, PROPERTIES & PRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTS (HD&P) modified byy REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS & PROJECTS [353, 100, 99] (RD&P)

Public Meeting #1 Analysis: Existing Regulatory Framework LAND USE & ZONING (LU+Z) modified by COMMUNITY UNIT PLANS & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS modified by HISTORIC DISTRICTS, PROPERTIES & PRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTS (HD&P) modified by REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS & PROJECTS [353, 100, 99] (RD&P)

Public Meeting #1 Land Use (LU) Strategic Land Use Plan – Adopted in 2005, “to provide direction for those who wish to make new investments in our city.” it ” “The “Th plan l clearly l l identifies id tifi the th established t bli h d neighborhoods, i hb h d historic hi t i districts di t i t andd business b i areas the th city it is committed to maintaining and enhancing.” “Equally important, this plan identifies where new directions are possible and encouraged.” All land areas are typically broken down into Preservation Areas and Development Areas, or a hybrid of the two. Typically preservation areas seek to preserve the character of existing g with infill development; p ; while development p areas typically yp y seek to define new neighborhoods g and neighborhoods districts over time.

Public Meeting #1 Land Use (LU) – Preservation Areas Preservation Areas – includes two areas within the district: the Neighborhood Preservation Areas (NPA) and th Business the B i | Industrial I d t i l Preservation P ti Areas A (BIPA) “The neighborhood preservation areas that already exist and will be improved an augmented in a manner that preserves the existing character” “the locations of these ((strongg and established businesses)) are designated g as “Business/Industrial Preservation” areas so they can plan their futures in the City with confidence”

Public Meeting #1 Land Use (LU) – Development Areas Development Areas – includes four areas within the district: Neighborhood Commerce Areas (NCA), Business | Industrial I d t i l Development D l t Areas A (BIDA) Institutional (BIDA), I tit ti l Preservation P ti and d Development D l t Areas A (IPDA) (IPDA), Specialty Mixed Use Areas (SMUA) NCA – “Areas where the development of new and the rehabilitation of existing should be encouraged” BIDA – “Areas where new business / industrial uses or campuses will be encouraged.” IPDA – “ Areas A where h significant i ifi t nodes d off educational, d ti l medical, di l religious li i andd other th institutional i tit ti l uses exist, i t andd areas for f expansion i of such institutional uses.” SMUA – “Areas like downtown St. Louis where it is intended that a unique mix of uses be preserved and developed.”

Public Meeting #1 Zoning (Z) – Title 26 St. Louis Revised Code Within the study area there are seven zoning districts, these being: •B: B Two-Family T F il D Dwelling lli District Di t i t (res ( = max. 45ft 45ft. | no-res = max. 85 ftft.)) •C: Multiple Family Dwelling District (res = max. 45ft. – are exceptions | no-res = max. 85 ft.) •E: Multiple Family Dwelling District (unlimited with setbacks) •F: Neighborhood Commercial District (not to exceed 50ft. unless public buildings then can be above 85 ft.) p buildings g then can be above 85 ft.)) •G: Local Commercial and Office District ((not to exceed 50ft. unless public •H: Area Commercial District (Amended by St. Louis City Ordinance #67607) (unlimited with setbacks) •J: Industrial District (unlimited with setbacks)

Public Meeting #1 E: Multiple Family Dwelling Use: See Below Height: •Max > 8 stories (or 100’) if side yards increased 1’ for each 5’ above 8 stories (or 100’). (150’ shown) •Setback may occur at base or above. Front Yard: •If 25% frontage is improved dwellings and majority has observed var. in depth not > than 6’, then not > avg. to a max. of 50’. •If < 25% is developed, it should be the same as any other frontage within 2 blocks; designated by house numbers in any direction from site. If N/A then it shall be a min of 10’; but may not be required to > 25’ from the front of the lot. •Notwithstanding the above, no front yard is required to be > avg. depth of yard line in either abutting lot, or be > than 50’. Side Yard: •All attached dwellings < 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ on one side and no side yard on the other side. All attached dwelling units less than 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ for 1 end unit. The other end may provide no side yard. If a side yard is provided on both sides of a detached dwelling unit or both ends of attached units, then neither such yard should be < 4’. •All non-residential structures and related accessory structures not greater than 3 stories or 35’ shall have a minimum side yard of 4’. •All other main buildings shall have side yards of not less than 5’ and an additional 6” of side yard for every 10’ in height above 45’ in the case of residential and 35’ in the case of non-residential. •All accessory structures need not have a side yard except as provided according to rear yard below. •If a side yard of 4’ is not provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the property abutting that side of the lot prior to zoning approval. Rear Yard: For all structures less than 45’ in height, there shall be a minimum rear yard of 15’ unless a side yard of 12’ is provided, in which case no rear yard shall be required. All structures > 45’ in height shall have a min. rear yard of 20’ and there shall be an additional 6” of yard for every 10’ in height > 45’. If no rear yard is provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the rear abutting property prior to zoning approval.

Public Meeting #1 E: Multiple Family Dwelling Use: See Below Height: •Max > 8 stories (or 100’) if side yards increased 1’ for each 5’ above 8 stories (or 100’). (150’ shown) •Setback may occur at base or above. Front Yard: •If 25% frontage is improved dwellings and majority has observed var. in depth not > than 6’, then not > avg. to a max. of 50’. •If < 25% is developed, it should be the same as any other frontage within 2 blocks; designated by house numbers in any direction from site. If N/A then it shall be a min of 10’; but may not be required to > 25’ from the front of the lot. •Notwithstanding the above, no front yard is required to be > avg. depth of yard line in either abutting lot, or be > than 50’. Side Yard: •All attached dwellings < 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ on one side and no side yard on the other side. All attached dwelling units less than 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ for 1 end unit. The other end may provide no side yard. If a side yard is provided on both sides of a detached dwelling unit or both ends of attached units, then neither such yard should be < 4’. •All non-residential structures and related accessory structures not greater than 3 stories or 35’ shall have a minimum side yard of 4’. •All other main buildings shall have side yards of not less than 5’ and an additional 6” of side yard for every 10’ in height above 45’ in the case of residential and 35’ in the case of non-residential. •All accessory structures need not have a side yard except as provided according to rear yard below. •If a side yard of 4’ is not provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the property abutting that side of the lot prior to zoning approval. Rear Yard: min. rear yard of 20’ and there sFor all structures less than 45’ in height, there shall be a minimum rear yard of 15’ unless a side yard of 12’ is provided, in which case no rear yard shall be required. All structures > 45’ in height shall have a hall be an additional 6” of yard for every 10’ in height > 45’. If no rear yard is provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the rear abutting property prior to zoning approval.

Public Meeting #1 E: Multiple Family Dwelling Use: See Below Height: •Max > 8 stories (or 100’) if side yards increased 1’ for each 5’ above 8 stories (or 100’). (150’ shown) •Setback may occur at base or above. Front Yard: •If 25% frontage is improved dwellings and majority has observed var. in depth not > than 6’, then not > avg. to a max. of 50’. •If < 25% is developed, it should be the same as any other frontage within 2 blocks; designated by house numbers in any direction from site. If N/A then it shall be a min of 10’; but may not be required to > 25’ from the front of the lot. •Notwithstanding the above, no front yard is required to be > avg. depth of yard line in either abutting lot, or be > than 50’. Side Yard: •All attached dwellings < 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ on one side and no side yard on the other side. All attached dwelling units less than 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ for 1 end unit. The other end may provide no side yard. If a side yard is provided on both sides of a detached dwelling unit or both ends of attached units, then neither such yard should be < 4’. •All non-residential structures and related accessory structures not greater than 3 stories or 35’ shall have a minimum side yard of 4’. •All other main buildings shall have side yards of not less than 5’ and an additional 6” of side yard for every 10’ in height above 45’ in the case of residential and 35’ in the case of non-residential. •All accessory structures need not have a side yard except as provided according to rear yard below. •If a side yard of 4’ is not provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the property abutting that side of the lot prior to zoning approval. Rear Yard: For all structures less than 45’ in height, there shall be a minimum rear yard of 15’ unless a side yard of 12’ is provided, in which case no rear yard shall be required. All structures > 45’ in height shall have a min. rear yard of 20’ and there shall be an additional 6” of yard for every 10’ in height > 45’. If no rear yard is provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the rear abutting property prior to zoning approval.

Public Meeting #1 E: Multiple Family Dwelling Use: See Below Height: •Max > 8 stories (or 100’) if side yards increased 1’ for each 5’ above 8 stories (or 100’). (150’ shown) •Setback may occur at base or above. Front Yard: •If 25% frontage is improved dwellings and majority has observed var. in depth not > than 6’, then not > avg. to a max. of 50’. •If < 25% is developed, it should be the same as any other frontage within 2 blocks; designated by house numbers in any direction from site. If N/A then it shall be a min of 10’; but may not be required to > 25’ from the front of the lot. •Notwithstanding the above, no front yard is required to be > avg. depth of yard line in either abutting lot, or be > than 50’. Side Yard: •All attached dwellings < 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ on one side and no side yard on the other side. All attached dwelling units less than 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ for 1 end unit. The other end may provide no side yard. If a side yard is provided on both sides of a detached dwelling unit or both ends of attached units, then neither such yard should be < 4’. •All non-residential structures and related accessory structures not greater than 3 stories or 35’ shall have a minimum side yard of 4’. •All other main buildings shall have side yards of not less than 5’ and an additional 6” of side yard for every 10’ in height above 45’ in the case of residential and 35’ in the case of non-residential. •All accessory structures need not have a side yard except as provided according to rear yard below. •If a side yard of 4’ is not provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the property abutting that side of the lot prior to zoning approval. Rear Yard: For all structures less than 45’ in height, there shall be a minimum rear yard of 15’ unless a side yard of 12’ is provided, in which case no rear yard shall be required. All structures > 45’ in height shall have a min. rear yard of 20’ and there shall be an additional 6” of yard for every 10’ in height > 45’. If no rear yard is provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the rear abutting property prior to zoning approval.

Public Meeting #1 E: Multiple Family Dwelling Use: See Below Height: •Max > 8 stories (or 100’) if side yards increased 1’ for each 5’ above 8 stories (or 100’). (150’ shown) •Setback may occur at base or above. Front Yard: •If 25% frontage is improved dwellings and majority has observed var. in depth not > than 6’, then not > avg. to a max. of 50’. •If < 25% is developed, it should be the same as any other frontage within 2 blocks; designated by house numbers in any direction from site. If N/A then it shall be a min of 10’; but may not be required to > 25’ from the front of the lot. •Notwithstanding the above, no front yard is required to be > avg. depth of yard line in either abutting lot, or be > than 50’. Side Yard: •All attached dwellings < 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ on one side and no side yard on the other side. All attached dwelling units less than 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ for 1 end unit. The other end may provide no side yard. If a side yard is provided on both sides of a detached dwelling unit or both ends of attached units, then neither such yard should be < 4’. •All non-residential structures and related accessory structures not greater than 3 stories or 35’ shall have a minimum side yard of 4’. •All other main buildings shall have side yards of not less than 5’ and an additional 6” of side yard for every 10’ in height above 45’ in the case of residential and 35’ in the case of non-residential. •All accessory structures need not have a side yard except as provided according to rear yard below. •If a side yard of 4’ is not provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the property abutting that side of the lot prior to zoning approval. Rear Yard: For all structures less than 45’ in height, there shall be a minimum rear yard of 15’ unless a side yard of 12’ is provided, in which case no rear yard shall be required. All structures > 45’ in height shall have a min. rear yard of 20’ and there shall be an additional 6” of yard for every 10’ in height > 45’. If no rear yard is provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the rear abutting property prior to zoning approval.

Public Meeting #1 E: Multiple Family Dwelling Use: See Below Height: •Max > 8 stories (or 100’) if side yards increased 1’ for each 5’ above 8 stories (or 100’). (200’ shown – 2 CONSOLIDATED) •Setback may occur at base or above. Front Yard: •If 25% frontage is improved dwellings and majority has observed var. in depth not > than 6’, then not > avg. to a max. of 50’. •If < 25% is developed, it should be the same as any other frontage within 2 blocks; designated by house numbers in any direction from site. If N/A then it shall be a min of 10’; but may not be required to > 25’ from the front of the lot. •Notwithstanding the above, no front yard is required to be > avg. depth of yard line in either abutting lot, or be > than 50’. Side Yard: •All attached dwellings < 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ on one side and no side yard on the other side. All attached dwelling units less than 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ for 1 end unit. The other end may provide no side yard. If a side yard is provided on both sides of a detached dwelling unit or both ends of attached units, then neither such yard should be < 4’. •All non-residential structures and related accessory structures not greater than 3 stories or 35’ shall have a minimum side yard of 4’. •All other main buildings shall have side yards of not less than 5’ and an additional 6” of side yard for every 10’ in height above 45’ in the case of residential and 35’ in the case of non-residential. •All accessory structures need not have a side yard except as provided according to rear yard below. •If a side yard of 4’ is not provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the property abutting that side of the lot prior to zoning approval. Rear Yard: For all structures less than 45’ in height, there shall be a minimum rear yard of 15’ unless a side yard of 12’ is provided, in which case no rear yard shall be required. All structures > 45’ in height shall have a min. rear yard of 20’ and there shall be an additional 6” of yard for every 10’ in height > 45’. If no rear yard is provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the rear abutting property prior to zoning approval.

Public Meeting #1 E: Multiple Family Dwelling Use: See Below Height: •Max > 8 stories (or 100’) if side yards increased 1’ for each 5’ above 8 stories (or 100’). (300’ shown – 3 CONSOLIDATED) •Setback may occur at base or above. Front Yard: •If 25% frontage is improved dwellings and majority has observed var. in depth not > than 6’, then not > avg. to a max. of 50’. •If < 25% is developed, it should be the same as any other frontage within 2 blocks; designated by house numbers in any direction from site. If N/A then it shall be a min of 10’; but may not be required to > 25’ from the front of the lot. •Notwithstanding the above, no front yard is required to be > avg. depth of yard line in either abutting lot, or be > than 50’. Side Yard: •All attached dwellings < 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ on one side and no side yard on the other side. All attached dwelling units less than 45’ in height shall provide a side yard of 4’ for 1 end unit. The other end may provide no side yard. If a side yard is provided on both sides of a detached dwelling unit or both ends of attached units, then neither such yard should be < 4’. •All non-residential structures and related accessory structures not greater than 3 stories or 35’ shall have a minimum side yard of 4’. •All other main buildings shall have side yards of not less than 5’ and an additional 6” of side yard for every 10’ in height above 45’ in the case of residential and 35’ in the case of non-residential. •All accessory structures need not have a side yard except as provided according to rear yard below. •If a side yard of 4’ is not provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the property abutting that side of the lot prior to zoning approval. Rear Yard: For all structures less than 45’ in height, there shall be a minimum rear yard of 15’ unless a side yard of 12’ is provided, in which case no rear yard shall be required. All structures > 45’ in height shall have a min. rear yard of 20’ and there shall be an additional 6” of yard for every 10’ in height > 45’. If no rear yard is provided, as permitted above, a maintenance easement must be granted by the owner of the rear abutting property prior to zoning approval.

Public Meeting #1 Zoning (Z) – Theoretical Building Envelope

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Public Meeting #1 Zoning (Z) – Theoretical Building Envelope – Unlimited - 8+ Stories North View

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Public Meeting #1 Zoning (Z) – Theoretical Building Envelope – Unlimited - 8+ Stories South View

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Public Meeting #1 Theoretical Building Envelope East on Lindell Boulevard

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Public Meeting #1 Theoretical Building Envelope North on Euclid Avenue

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Public Meeting #1 Theoretical Building Envelope Forest Park Parkway Looking West

Public Meeting #1 Theoretical Regulatory Framework Euclid Avenue Looking South

Public Meeting #1 Zoning (Z) – Theoretical Building Envelope

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Public Meeting #1 Analytical System & Approach LAND USE & ZONING (LU+Z) modified by COMMUNITY UNIT PLANS & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS modified by HISTORIC DISTRICTS, PROPERTIES & PRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTS (HD&P) modified by REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS & PROJECTS [353, 100, 99] (RD&P)

Public Meeting #1 Community Unit Plans (CUP) & Planned Unit Development (PUD) •Washington University Medical Center CUP – Ordinance #67939 •4218 4218 West W t Pine Pi PUD – Ordinance O di #67098 •Catlin Townhomes PUD – Ordinance #66216 •City Walk On Euclid PUD – Ordinance #68187 •Park East Lofts PUD – Ordinance #66983 & #67178

Public Meeting #1 Analytical System & Approach LAND USE & ZONING (LU+Z) modified by COMMUNITY UNIT PLANS & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS modified by HISTORIC DISTRICTS, PROPERTIES & PRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTS (HD&P) modified by REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS & PROJECTS [353, 100, 99] (RD&P)

Public Meeting #1 Landmarks •Chase Park Plaza Hotel (Ordinance 64689) – Kingshighway Boulevard & Lindell Boulevard (1920) •St. St LLouis i C Cathedral th d l (O (Ordinance di 64689) – Lindell Li d ll Boulevard B l d & Newstead N t d Avenue A (1907) *Dk Brown

Public Meeting #1 National Register Sites 1907 Dorris Motor Car Company Building (1907); Building at 3910-12 Laclede Ave (2003); Butler House (1982); Ch t Chouteau A t Apartments t (1983); (1983) Colchester C l h t Apartments A t t (2006); (2006) Dorris D i Motor M t Car C Company C B ildi (1986); Building (1986) Forest F t Park Hotel (1984); Gerhart Block (2003); Leonardo (Leonardo Building – 1983); Louis Apartments (Crabapple Court Apartments – 1984); Luyties Homeopathic Pharmacy Company Building (2003); Measuregraph Company Building (2005); Melrose Apartments (2007); Pacini, Armando, Restaurant (2005); Sanitol Building (1985). *Lt Brown

Public Meeting #1 Certified Local Historic Districts •Central West End (1988) – Ordinance #56768: Includes Use, Rehabilitation & New Construction Standards; Lt Orange •41XX-43XX Lindell (1985) – Ordinance #59442: Includes Use, Rehabilitation & New Construction Standards; Med Brown *Colors Varyy

Public Meeting #1 National Register Historic District •West Pine | Laclede (2002) – No Ordinance; requires demolition review but has no requirements for or new C t ti Design Construction D i Standards St d d on private i t property t owners other th than th what h t is i included i l d d in i zoning; i If the th private i t property owners apply for State and/or National Historic Tax Credits then the project would be reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office & NPS for compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors’ Standards for the Treatment of Historic Property. *Blk Dotted Line

Public Meeting #1 Contributing & Non-Contributing Buildings The Landmarks Association of St. Louis categorized buildings within Local & National Historic Districts according to whether h th or nott th they contribute t ib t tto th the Hi Historic t i Ch Character t off th the Di District. t i t Th They are ddescribed ib d as ffollows. ll •Contributing (Dark Blue) •Non-Contributing (Medium Blue) g Blue)) •No Information Available ((Light *Information Found In 1) The Architectural Survey of The Central West End – East, December 1987 & 2) The Architectural Survey of West Pine: Laclede Historic District, November 2001; Both created by the Landmarks Association of St. Louis, Inc. No maps have been found of the 41XX-43XX Lindell Local Historic District.

Public Meeting #1 Summary •Landmarks (Dark Grey) •National N ti l R Register i t Sites Sit (Dark (D k Grey) G ) •Certified Local Historic Districts (Blk Dotted Line) •National Register Historic Districts (Blk Dotted Line) •Non-Contributingg Buildings g ((Light g Orange) g ) •No Information Available (Dark Orange)

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Public Meeting #1 Analytical System & Approach LAND USE & ZONING (LU+Z) modified by COMMUNITY UNIT PLANS & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS modified by HISTORIC DISTRICTS, PROPERTIES & PRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTS (HD&P) modified by REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS & PROJECTS [353, 100, 99] (RD&P)

Public Meeting #1 Composite – CH 99, 100 & 353 •Zoningg Controlled ((Red)) •Redevelopment Agreement Controlled (Blue)

Public Meeting #1 Analysis: Existing Regulatory Framework LAND USE & ZONING (LU+Z) modified by COMMUNITY UNIT PLANS & PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS modified by HISTORIC DISTRICTS, PROPERTIES & PRESERVATION REVIEW DISTRICTS (HD&P) modified by REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS & PROJECTS [353, 100, 99] (RD&P)

Public Meeting #1 Analysis – Ex. Building Height Composite

Public Meeting #1 Analysis – Ex. Building Height Composite

Public Meeting #1 Existing Heights North View

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Public Meeting #1 Summary of Analysis: Issues •There Th are conflicts fli t between b t the th iintent t t off th the strategic t t i lland d use plan l (2005) and d th the zoning i code d (1947) •Standards for demolition review vary according to regulatory authority (local, State or Federal) has review •There are different g guidelines for new construction accordingg to the location of the site within the studyy area •A fixed building envelope cannot be determined since the code is written as a series of relationships •The building envelopes (height, mass, bulk) limits depend on uses •In most areas within the study area the height of the bldg envelope is determined by the amount of land that can be assembled i.e. height is not necessarily limited and therefore in some cases the sub-division regulation is critical in determining the overall height and bulk of the building •The The “seams” between the various building envelopes and key existing structures are not necessarily contextual •There is no one agreed upon guiding document and regulatory authority for development p communityy and the ppublic as a result of exceptions p •There is a sense of uncertaintyy from both the development and variances. •There is no comprehensive vision …….

Public Meeting #1 How have other cities responded to these issues? Charleston, SC Savannah, GA

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Public Meeting #1 Summary of Analysis: Issues •There Th are conflicts fli t between b t the th iintent t t off th the strategic t t i lland d use plan l (2005) and d th the zoning i code d (1947) •Standards for demolition review vary according to regulatory authority (local, State or Federal) has review •There are different g guidelines for new construction accordingg to the location of the site within the studyy area •A fixed building envelope cannot be determined since the code is written as a series of relationships •The building envelopes (height, mass, bulk) limits depend on uses •In most areas within the study area the height of the bldg envelope is determined by the amount of land that can be assembled i.e. height is not necessarily limited and therefore in some cases the sub-division regulation is critical in determining the overall height and bulk of the building •The The “seams” between the various building envelopes and key existing structures are not necessarily contextual •There is no one agreed upon guiding document and regulatory authority for development p communityy and the ppublic as a result of exceptions p •There is a sense of uncertaintyy from both the development and variances. •There is no comprehensive vision …….

Public Meeting #1 Draft Design & Development Principles for the Study Area •Create an urban community that encourages sustainability, livability, and walkability •Preserve P the th historic hi t i iintegrity t it off the th di district t i t while hil increasing i i the th ddensity it off people, l activities ti iti & bbuildings ildi •Require new development that contributes to the diversity, urban character & high quality of the architecture. •Enhance the walkability of the neighborhood by diversity in uses, building types and heights. •Create active commercial neighborhood streets with continuous street fronts g y | development p p processes byy creatingg a singular g document for gguidance •Clarifyy the regulatory •The plan / vision for the area should be forward thinking & guide development for at least 20 years. •This process should determine focus zones where development has the most ability to positively impact the neighborhood