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KVC Mental Wellness Campus (330 N. Gore Ave.) City staff presentation Tuesday, January 21, 2025  City Council Considerations and Action Summary City of WEBSTER GROVES 2  Considerations The Zoning Map amendment and Conditional Use Permits are reviewed under different standards: • Zoning Map amendment: “…whenever the public necessity, convenience and good zoning practice requires…” the City Council may change or amend the Zoning Map. (Section 53.802 of the City Code) • Conditional use permit applications must meet five criteria as proven by a preponderance of the evidence. The City Council must limit its CUP consideration to the five criteria. (Section 53.173 of the City Code) City of WEBSTER GROVES 3  Rezoning Considerations Comprehensive Plan: • The Comprehensive Plan is the City’s official land use policy guide. Although the Plan does not dictate zoning outcomes, City zoning decisions should generally be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Zoning compatibility: • Would the proposed A3 District development regulations align with the existing A3 District development regulations of adjoining neighborhoods? City of WEBSTER GROVES 4  Comprehensive Plan Recommended “Public and Recommends “Public, Institutional, Semi Public” land uses Community” land uses 1978 Comprehensive Plan City of WEBSTER GROVES 5  CUP Considerations The City Council may approve a Conditional Use Permit should the applicant prove, by a preponderance of the competent evidence, that the proposed use: 1. Will not substantially increase traffic hazards or congestion. 2. Will not substantially increase fire hazard. 3. Will not adversely affect the character of the neighborhood. 4. Will not adversely affect the general welfare of the community. 5. Will not overtax public utilities. The application for a conditional use permit shall be denied if the Council finds that the applicant has failed to carry its burden of proof with regard to any of the factors set forth above. (Section 53.173 of the City Code) City of WEBSTER GROVES 6  CUP Restrictions • Developments subject to Conditional Use Permits must comply with the approved land uses; concept plan; and conditions governing its design and operation. • Changes to approved Conditional Use Permits must be reviewed by the Plan Commission and approved by the City Council. City of WEBSTER GROVES 7  Action Summary One bill which includes three interrelated elements: 1. Zoning Map Amendment (revert to A3 District); 2. Conditional Use (Institution); and 3. Conditional Use (Hospital). Possible Actions: 1. Approve Bill; 2. Approve bill as amended; or 3. Deny Bill. (Sections 53.802 and 53.803 of the City Code) City of WEBSTER GROVES 8 KVC Mental Wellness Campus (330 N. Gore Ave.) City staff presentation Tuesday, January 21, 2025