PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT...6/9/15...7 pm City Hall Council Chambers

Residents are encouraged to attend if available.

1.     Ordinance – To approve rezoning at 111 N. Central Avenue from R-3, One and Two Family Dwelling District to C-2, General Commercial District. (Bill No. 6499)
2.     Ordinance – To approve rezoning at 25 N. Central Avenue from High Density Commercial (HDC) and Central Business District (CBD) Core Overlay District (COD) to a Planned Unit Development District (PUD). (Bill No. 6500)
·        To consider approvals for rezonings and a PUD for the Opus Development Company, LLC, to allow the construction of a mixed-use development at 25 North Central Avenue and a 30-space surface parking lot at 111 North Central Avenue.
3.     Ordinance – To approve a subdivision plat at 25 N. Central Avenue. (Bill No. 6501)
· To consider an application for a subdivision plat in support of the development of a new mixed-use project.
4.     Ordinance – To approve a petition requesting the formation of the 25 North Central Community Improvement District (CID) and to approve a Redevelopment Agreement. (Bill No. 6502)
·To consider a petition request submitted by 25 NC, LLC for the formation of a CID and to consider approving the Redevelopment Agreement.

Hanley House Picnic Cancelled Today!

http://us3.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f8e2388f73096dc546a623faf&id=c6b9496572&e=9c4e063781

You are Invited - Hanley House is celebrating its 160th Anniversary!

Old Town Clayton's historic Hanley House, located on Westmoreland, was featured this week on 'Show Me St. Louis' TV program. The segment highlighted tomorrow's 160th Anniversary picnic at Hanley House, on May 16th from 11 am until 1 pm. You can view the video link at http://www.ksdk.com/media/cinematic/video/27237005/the-hanley-house-celebrates-a-milestone/

Please consider attending with your family to celebrate with your neighbors.

Clayton commission recommends AGAINST plan for town homes at school site

PUBLIC HEARING NEWS ARTICLE:

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/clayton-commission-recommends-against-plan-for-town-homes-at-school/article_446d6874-6449-5c5e-b15a-36dad0f27539.html

REMINDER: PUBLIC HEARING - Monday, May 11 regarding Maryland School Townhouses

The Clayton Architectural Review Board and the Planning & Zoning Commission are meeting this Monday evening, May 11, at 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of City Hall to hear the application to rezone the Maryland School property from single family residential to a multi-family 35-unit PUD. 

A short video created by a 15 year old resident wants it shared with our neighborhood.  It can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxIkV8A9PJ4

No matter which side of this issue you stand, residents are encouraged to attend the public hearing to voice their concerns or support of rezoning. 

Message from Susan C. Ryan - Updates to the Maryland School Town Homes project plans

Maryland School Town Homes Plans Evolve

Enhanced garden space, underground utilities, ample parking, state-of-the-art storm-water rain garden and nearly 200 trees will highlight the new neighborhood plans.

Interest in the Maryland School Town Homes project continues to grow as developers Bruce Korn and Larry Schiffer, and architect Gyo Obata stand poised to unveil the next phase of their proposal for the former Maryland School property.  Over the past few months, plans have evolved to incorporate ideas solicited from supportive residents, the business community and Clayton city officials; all with an eye toward ensuring that the finished product is one in which all parties can take pride. Next week, developers will continue through the approval process and present this latest plan to the Planning and Zoning and Architectural Review Board.

“We’ve always believed this is an innovative project that will bring new energy, support and revenue to Clayton restaurants, shops, services and businesses. It will help our local economy,” said Bruce Korn, project developer and co-owner. “What we’ve done is solicited and incorporated other ideas.  It’s an even better project now. We’re excited about the current plans and the positive influence this development will have on the community.”

Over the last several months, the project modifications have largely been focused on enhancing the greenspace, ensuring ample parking, and expanding the setbacks.  The plans currently include 35 single-family townhomes down from the proposed 45; underground utilities; added greenspace in the form of an open lawn and seating garden area; the addition of 171 trees, up from 106 trees; additional sidewalks and front yard plantings along Westmoreland; and a brick-faced retaining wall along Maryland Ave. The site also includes a rain garden/bio-detention basin and various architectural enhancements.

“This project is both state-of-the-art and very environmentally friendly,” explains Korn. “We couldn’t be more excited as we move ahead.” This proposal, if approved, will mean an immediate injection of millions of dollars to Clayton schools and substantial tax revenue to the Clayton community for years to come. The project aims to replace The Maryland School, which is in a significant state of disrepair and has not been used as an active Clayton school in 30 years.

Now that the project studies (parking, storm water and traffic) are completed, the appropriate modifications have been made and questions have been addressed in the current proposal.  Members of the Maryland School Town Homes development team have been speaking with Clayton residents over the past week to update them on the new plans and answer any questions they may have about the project.

A complete review of the plans as well as images can be found at the project’s website at http://marylandschooltownhomes.com/. With these changes, the support of residents, business owners and city leaders has continued to grow.

For more information on the project’s benefits, see http://marylandschooltownhomes.com/show-your-support/ as well as the projects Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/marylandschooltownhomes.

Susan C. Ryan
SC Ryan Consulting, LLC
314-304-6800 phone
314-983-0998 fax

@SCRyanSTL

PUBLIC HEARING - Monday, May 11 regarding Maryland School Townhouses

(* This message is shared from an email sent by Jennifer Taussig on behalf of Protect Clayton Neighborhoods)

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

The Architectural Review Board and Planning & Zoning Commission have given notice of a PUBLIC HEARING next Monday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor Council Chambers of Clayton City Hall, 10 North Bemiston Avenue, to consider the following applications:

"7501 Maryland Avenue & 7500-7520 Westmoreland Avenue
Lots 3-7 and part of Lot 8, Block 4 of Hanley Place, Plat Book 9 Page 49 and a parcel in Section 10, Township 45 North Range 6 east

Rezoning the subject properties from R-2 Single Family Dwelling District to R-4 Low Density Multiple Family Dwelling District, rezoning the subject properties to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District, and to consider the terms and conditions of the PUD if the properties are rezoned.  The proposed PUD would permit the construction of 35 townhomes, 70 underground parking spaces, and a new private street."

Plans for the proposed project can be viewed on the City's website at www.claytonmo.gov/PendingApplications

PLEASE -- this is a CRITICAL time for our neighborhood.  This application for rezoning is in DIRECT CONFLICT with the current master plan for this area.  This property is NOT a "transition" area between Westmoreland, Maryland and Forsyth.

We need as many neighbors and friends -- from our neighborhood and across Clayton to let the Planning & Zoning Commission know that ZONING MATTERS!   This may be a long meeting.  Many of us have kids to shuttle around, homework to oversee and bedtimes to meet . . . please come when you can and stay as long as possible.    

Please forward to your friends and families who live in other Clayton neighborhoods.  This is about RE-ZONING in a single-family residential neighborhood.

Thank you,
PROTECT CLAYTON NEIGHBORHOODS

* Sent by Jennifer Taussig on behalf of Protect Clayton Neighborhoods.  If you know of others who would like to be on this e-mail list, please have them contact jentaussig@mac.com

Notice Public Hearing - May 4th

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the City of Clayton, Missouri at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 4th, 2015, in the 2nd floor Council Chambers of Clayton City Hall, 10 North Bemiston Avenue, Clayton, Missouri to consider the following applications:

111 North Central Avenue
Part of Lot 2, Block G in the Bemiston Subdivision

Rezoning the subject property from R-3 One & Two Family Dwelling District to C-2 General Commercial District to permit the construction of a 30-space surface parking lot.

25 North Central Avenue
Lots 10-12 and parts of Lots 13 & 14, Block 5 in the Town (now City) of Clayton

Rezoning the subject property from HDC High Density Commercial District and CBD Core Overlay District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and to consider the terms and conditions of the PUD if the property is rezoned.

The proposed PUD would permit the construction of a 123,806 square foot, 6 story building located on top of a 2 level below grade parking structure. The building will contain 13,297 square feet of ground floor retail, 121 residential units, and 145 parking spaces.

At said hearing interested parties and citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard. Plans for the proposed project can be viewed on the City’s website at www.claytonmo.gov/PendingApplications. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Louis Clayton, City Planner, at 314-290-8450 during regular office hours.

Steve Lichtenfeld, Chairman
City Plan Commission, City of Clayton

Update from Ward 3 Aldermen

The Plan Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, to discuss the proposed Maryland School townhouse project.  The developer is expected to make a presentation and there will also be a public hearing.  We encourage interested residents to attend and provide input.

Mark Winings and Alex Berger III,

Ward 3 Aldermen

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Here is the link to all of the City of Clayton's pending applications page which includes the Maryland School Project:
http://www.claytonmo.gov/Government/Departments/Planning___Development_Services/Pending_Applications.htm

Dropbox link of project materials:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l3w6acz59uv1pkt/AACSaYbm77VYHe2pIOLLWzXqa?dl=0