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Clayton officials withdraw Big Bend overlay after Washington University, Concordia ask pause
Summary
The Board of Aldermen agreed Jan. 14 to withdraw Bill 7045—the proposed Big Bend overlay—after letters from Washington University and Concordia Seminary asked the city to pause the ordinance while they re-evaluate plans. The board also directed staff to explore and report back on non-site-specific protections developed during the overlay process.
Clayton, Mo. — The Board of Aldermen agreed Jan. 14 to withdraw Bill 7045, the proposed “Big Bend” overlay district, after Washington University and Concordia Seminary requested the city pause the ordinance while the institutions evaluate future options.
Mayor Harris opened discussion on the item, saying, “we the city has received requests from Washington University and Concordia to withdraw the overlay as it is.” The mayor added that pausing the overlay “in no way inhibits the potential for the project itself to at some point move forward,” and urged continued collaboration among the city, institutions and residents.
Alderwoman Patel (Ward 1) — who led community outreach on the overlay — said the board and staff would not abandon the work done during…
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