[PAGE 1]
CITY OF OLIVETTE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES
JULY 13, 2023
The City of Olivette Comprehensive Plan Update Advisory Committee hosted a meeting July 13, 2023, at
6:00 PM at the Olivette City Center, 1140 Dielman Road, Olivette, MO 63132. The meeting was
conducted both in person and via videoconferencing on Zoom.
1. ROLL CALL
On roll call, the following Consultants, Committee Members, and City Staff were present in person:
Consultants Beth Quindry, and Gabby Danback.
Committee Members Carrol Waggoner, Rob Patershuk, Annie Bocchetti, Jim Persons, Stephanie
Todd, Robel Esayas, Rick Knox, and Eric Zegel.
City Staff: Director of Planning and Community Development Carlo Trejo, Senior Planner Dawn Doty,
Acting City Manager Darren Mann, and Planning and Zoning Administrator Jack Carswell.
On roll call the following participants were online via videoconferencing: Consultant April Snay.
Ms. Quindry opened by explaining the meeting agenda stating that the meeting will open with a
summary of the conducted market analysis, and highlights from the conducted public engagement.
Ms. Quindry also informed the Committee on the status of the Comprehensive Plan, and she stated
that as of the meeting on July 13, 2023, they were roughly half-way through the process. Ms. Quindry
also reiterated the documents that the Committee was sent prior to the meeting and reinformed them
on the framework.
Ms. Quindry also informed the Committee that the exercise conducted at the previous meeting was
used to draft the framework and vision statement and expressed the locations in which that
information went.
Ms. Quindry also provided the Committee with a quick overview of the exercises the Committee
engaged in later in the meeting.
2. MARKET ANALYSIS AND ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY
Consultants Beth Quindry and Gabby Danback presented the Committee with information regarding
the previously completed Market Analysis, which included information about Olivette’s Spending
Potential Index (SPI), surrounding municipalities compared to Olivette, and housing. The presentation
also included information about the Consultants previous, present, and upcoming engagement
strategies. Many Committee members asked questions in response to the data that was highlighted.
The Consultants answered and responded to all the Committee’s questions and comments. Ms.
Quindry held a discussion with the Committee regarding apartments and the increase in density.
Ms. Quindry also presented the Committee with a map highlighting the regions in which individuals
who participated in the city’s survey were located. The map allowed the Committee to visualize the
locations where there is a lack of public engagement.
Ms. Quindry provided the Committee with updates on upcoming engagement opportunities and focus
groups.
Comp Plan Update Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 1

[PAGE 2]
3. DRAFT VISION STATEMENT
Ms. Quindry provided the Committee with examples, ideas, and components that may be used in the
upcoming Vision Statement. Some examples included, public infrastructure improvements, creative
economic options, encouraging commercial property owners to re-invest. Next, Ms. Quindry
discussed housing in relation to the Vision Statement. Ms. Quindry highlighted examples the new
Comprehensive Plan will aim to emphasize. Examples included protecting and increasing affordable
housing, encouraging development that benefits the community, and more.
Ms. Quindry also stated that framework provided was to highlight the direction of the plan and
statement and provided the Committee with a status update and any additional information. The
Committee discussed neighborhood cut throughs for walkability, property value, developments.
Committee Member Waggoner stated that Olivette needs a better way in which to deal with
mediation, and conflict between the density and commercial activity along Olivette Boulevard.
Implementing a more structured process, including procedures the community can rely on, was one
example. This would allow the developer and the surrounding neighborhoods to understand that if
there is a conflict, that there is a set or procedures to follow to begin to address the issues.
Committee Member Stephanie Todd compared neighboring municipalities’ visions with Olivette’s draft
and stated that it is important to protect and preserve the housing Olivette has.
Ms. Quindry stated that the vision did not change much from the previous modifications made
alongside the Commission from the May 11th, 2023, meeting. The community fleshed out some ideas
which changed the examples of how the statements can come to life, however it did not change the
statements themselves. Ms. Quindry also noted the individuals that provided help with the framework
and draft vision statement and thanked them.
4. GROUP ACTIVITES REGARDING FUTURE LAND USE, CHARACTER AREAS, AND AREAS
OF OPPORTUNITY
Ms. Quindry provided the Committee with extra information regarding the activities, their instructions,
their purpose, and how they related to the Comprehensive Plan. The activities included the Olive
Boulevard Character Area Station, Alternative Commercial Station, and Vacant Properties Station.
The Committee broke into three groups and went to their designated activity tables. Each group spent
thirty minutes at each activity table. Discussions were held at each table that related to the topic of
the activity.
5. QUESTIONS AND NEXT STEPS
Once every group completed the activities, Consultant Gabby Danback presented the results from
each station. Ms. Danback read out the results and examples provided by the Committee. Ms.
Quindry and Mr. Trejo answered Committee questions regarding information about/on the activities,
such as the grey dots positioned on intersections to represent private property. One topic discussed
by members of the committee was creating a destination that is unique to not only Olivette, but the
city of St. Louis which would increase visitors. The Committee discussed their results from the activity.
Ms. Quindry provided the Committee with updates regarding the Comprehensive Plan, upcoming
focus groups, engagement opportunities, and future meetings.
Comp Plan Update Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 2

[PAGE 3]
6. ADJOURMENT
Ms. Quindry asked for any closing questions and comments. There were none. The meeting
adjourned at 8:48 PM.
Comp Plan Update Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 3