Council approves multiple redevelopment projects, tax abatements and zoning updates

The Excelsior Springs City Council approved a slate of redevelopment and land-use ordinances, including two tax-abatement agreements, a residential development standards zoning-text amendment and a final plat for Museum Row on East Broadway.

409 East Excelsior Street (Ord. 25-10-01): Staff neighborhood specialist Laurel Mize presented a residential rehabilitation project at 409 E. Excelsior St., a contributing house in the Boarding House District. Staff reported the Historic Preservation Commission had approved proposed exterior repairs and that required permits were obtained. Projected expenditures were listed as $9,857.84. Staff said the project met criteria for a Chapter 3.53 tax abatement that provides 100% abatement for up to 10 years or until the cost of the project is recovered, whichever comes first. The council opened and closed the public hearing (no public commenters recorded), took the ordinance to second reading, and approved…