HomeMy WebLinkAbout1753 Approving Application for Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program 4443 NW Gateway Ave BILL NO. 2020-052 ORDINANCE NO. s :�
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CITY'S BLIGHT
REMOVAL AND REINVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4443
NW GATEWAY AVE., AND MAKING A FINDING OF BLIGHTED CONDITION.
WHEREAS, the City has established the Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program to
partner with private property owners to remove blighted structures (both residential and
commercial) and encourage reinvestment in the property; and
WHEREAS, a qualified application may receive funding assistance with the removal of
blighted conditions in order to encourage reinvestment in the property; and
WHEREAS, the City has received an application from Ed & Kathy Rule ("Applicant")
pertaining to property located at 4443 NW Gateway Ave. ("Property"); and
WHEREAS,City Staff has conducted a blight study,and presented its findings to the Board
of Aldermen for its consideration and final determination of blighted condition; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen determines that it is necessary and in the public
interest to approve the Application.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 —FINDING OF BLIGHT
The Board of Aldermen("Board")has reviewed and considered the Blight Study regarding the
property located at 4443 NW Gateway Ave., and accordingly finds and declares that the Property
is blighted. The Blight Study regarding the Property is incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2—APPLICATION APPROVED
The Board has reviewed and considered the Application for participation in the City's
Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program, and hereby approves the Application.
SECTION 3—ACTION AUTHORIZED
The Mayor, the City Administrator, the Director of Community Development and other
appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed
necessary or convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this Ordinance and with the
Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program.
SECTION 4 — EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after the date of its passage and approval.
BE IT REMBERED that the above was read two times by heading only, PASSED AND
APPROVED by a majority of the Board of Aldermen and APPROVED by the Mayor of the City
of Riverside this 17th day of November 2020.
Kathleen L. Rose
ATTEST'
Robin KineAi =City.Clerk•�
CITY OF Blight Removal and Reinvestment
�,2IVERS Program: Blight Analysis Report
MISSOURI 4443 NW Gateway Ave.
Project # D-2020-1
General Information
Applicant: Ed&Kathy Rule
Location: 4443 NW Gateway Ave.
Structure to be Demolished: One Story Office Building
Estimated Demolition Costs: $23.000
Blight Removal Match(25%): $4,000
Reinvestment Bonus(25%): $0
The applicant has indicated that they do not have any plans at this time to rebuild.
Environmental Issues: Potential asbestos given the age of the structure. The applicant had an
environmental firm conduct the necessary testing.
Current Zoning:C-1 Commercial
Existing Land Use: Vacant Office Building
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Analysis
Blight Definition.A "Blighted Property" is a property in which the Board of Aldermen determines that
by reason of age, obsolescence, inadequate or outmoded design or physical deterioration has become an
economic or social liability, and that such condition is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease,
crime or inability to pay reasonable taxes.
Staff have toured and examined the property and have the following analysis.
The structure was constructed in 1950 for use as'an office space. Ove the years the space has been used
by the Platte County Health Department and most recently Swope Health. The space has been carved into
multiple small unfunctional rooms. The age of the structure and conversion are evident in the outdated
electrical system, small hallways and doorways. Any type of remodel will require a complete gutting of
the space and significant upgrades and rehabilitation to meet current building codes.
Since Swope Health relocated in 2019 the building has been difficult to refill due its outdated design and
need for significant building upgrades creating an economic liability for the community.
Recommendation
Staff finds the structure meets the definition of blight for the Blight Removal and Reinvestment Program
due to disrepair,building safety issues and the infeasibility to rehabilitate the structure,and therefore
recommends the Board approve the application for the program.
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Proeram Budgeting for 2019-2020
Program Budget $24,000
Paid this Budget/Previously Approved $ 0
Application Estimate $ 4.000
Remaining Balance $20,000
Attachments
• Structure Photos
• Location Map
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