Historical September 1990 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The June meeting of the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council was attended by: Directors M. Campbell, F. Driscole, C. Forslund, G. Genung, P. Kurtz, B. Mahon, J. McLeod, S. Polk, R. Roncal, A. Webb, J. Wright, executive director N. Farmer; and guests F. Driscole, E. Herron, M. Jaffe, A. Johnson, M. Karina and E. McLean. Washington University Master Plan Update—McLeod presented a map of the University campus and explained that the master plan was developed to avoid haphazard building and to establish standards which would answer the future problems of more cars and slightly increased student population. Architects have proposed the plan which will accommodate 14 additional buildings on the 150 acre campus without making radical changes in its character.
He emphasized that this plan is an architect’s proposal; only two buildings of the 14 are committed —a new law building and one on Forsyth. Any new building is negotiated by the department it will house, the administration, etc., as well as architects.
He mentioned the acquisition of the Famous-Barr building in Clayton which will be used for a variety of purposes and that University employees will be encouraged to park in the garage there and use a shuttle service to the main campus. Committee Reports Beautification Forslund told of efforts by the committee members to plant flowers in some of the barricades barrels that were not full of debris.
She also said that several people had made suggestions about how things could be made to look better in the neighborhood but there seemed to be little or no interest in undertaking these projects. Housing Corporation Farmer reported that SDCHC is soliciting bids for work on Rosedale square.
The corporation is currently negotiating on some additional property in the area. Parkview Mahon and Genung collectively reported that at the last meeting three new agents were elected, that 80 residents attended the meeting, and that agents reported that all streets were resurfaced and some curbing work was accomplished both under budget and ahead of schedule. 48 new trees were planted in the last three years and the wall along Skinker was tuckpointed. Only minor crime problems were reported—primarily garage break-ins and bicycle thefts. Rosedale Roncal said the board would be meeting in the near future to plan the Rags to Riches event—any interested persons are welcome to participate. RNA plans to purchase 50 Central West End Directory/ Guides to be included in the New Neighbor Packets. SDCC was asked to purchase an additional 50 at an appropriate point in the future. Director’s report Farmer said that three block units are meeting on a regular basis.
The Historic District Review Committee is very busy monitoring permits and citations following the door-to-door building inspections.
The St. Louis AIA is also meeting twice a month to plan the design charrette for Delmar this fall. SDCC received an award from the Regional Arts Commission for $5,000 for 1990-91 and consideration is being given to adding new projects.
A Bicycle-skateboard safety clinic is scheduled for Four Corners on June 30 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Ottie Edwards, Parkview Security Officer, is organizing this.
While waiting for Martin Jaffe to arrive Mahon pointed out that there would not be a general board meeting in July but that the executive committee would meet on July 9.
He then passed out copies of a proposed resolution pertaining to Jaffe’s project and provided some additional information: Jaffe had not talked with adjoining neighborhoods; his plans were preliminary; he could build no more than five units; this is a pilot project; Catholic Charities is somehow involved; and he did not have further information on financing, size or style.
It was pointed out that the school “drugfree zone” laws refer to all school-owned property, including day care centers, etc., which with the proliferation of school and related property should make most of the SDCC a “drug free zone:’ With the arrival of Jaffe the board was told that SDCC approval would not be needed until September. Jaffe showed blueprints of elevations of a similar project and said the units he is proposing for Laurel will have basements including a utility room.
Two bedroom units will have 850 square feet on two floors and three bedroom units will have 1150 square feet.
The two bedroom units will sell for approximately $65,000, three bedroom $75,000.
On motion by Forslund, Polk second, the following resolution was adopted. “Resolved, That the SDCC Board of Directors hereby authorize the executive committee to approve plans for modular housing units on the vacant lots at the northwest corner of Laurel and the north DeGiverville alley proposed by City Rehab Corp. provided that concerns raised by directors at the May board meeting are satisfied, including: 1) the plans are approved by the 5800 DeGiverville/Westminster Block Unit, 2) the plans are approved by Alderman Dan McGuire.’ The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1990.
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