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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CITY'S BLIGHT
REMOVAL AND REINVESTMENT PROGRAM FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5011
NW NORTHWOOD ROAD, 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 Lindsay Leone ("Applicant")
pertaining to property located at 5011 NW Northwood Rd. ("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 5011 NW Northwood Rd.,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 ls`day of June 2021.
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Mayor Kathleen L. Rose
AJ�TEST:
Robin Kincai , City Clerk
CITY OF Blight Removal and Reinvestment
RIVLE.IRS I Program: Blight Analysis Report
MISSOURI 5011 NW Northwood Road
Project # D-2021-1
General Information
Applicant: Lindsay Leone
Location: 5011 NW Northwood Road
Structure to be Demolished: Single-family home
Estimated Demolition Costs: $6,000
Blight Removal Match (25%): $1,500
Reinvestment Bonus(25%): N/A
The applicant has indicated she is considering building a new single-family home;however,the timing is
unknown. To qualify for the reinvestment bonus the construction must be complete within 18 months.
Environmental Issues: There are no potential environmental issues noted.
Current Zoning: R-I Single-Family Residential
Existing Land Use: Single family home that has been vacant for several years.
Lot Size: 0.4 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 was contacted by the new property owners at 5005 NW Northwood Road adjacent to the 5011 NW
Northwood Road. They wanted to purchase the vacant property next door and demolish it due to its poor
condition. The property was purchased in early 2021 for this purpose.
The structure is a 2-story 880 square feet single-family home built in 1980. It has sat vacant for several
years.The dwelling is not connected to electrical power and the existing meter and wiring are obsolete and
d0 not meet code.
Wood rot and water damage are noted throughout the structure with evidence of water penetrating the
exterior of the building envelope. There are no functioning gutters. Exterior paint is deteriorating leaving
little protection for the wood siding. Much of the siding is swollen with moisture penetration.
All visible windows show evidence of window frames and trim deteriorating.On three sides of the structure
soffit and facia show signs of deterioration, including a hole in the soffit. Vegetation is growing into and
in contact with portions of the entire structure. There are several cracks in the foundation. Additionally,
the roof is in disrepair with shingles missing and vegetation in contact with thr roof.
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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.
Program Budgeting for 2020-2021
Program Budget $24,000
Paid this Budget/Previously Approved $ 0
Application Estimate $ 1,500
Remaining Balance $22,500
Attachments
• Structure Photos
• Location Map
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