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Maplewood council approves zoning and land‑use measures, adopts jail contract amendment
Summary
At its Jan. 27 meeting Maplewood City Council approved three land‑use ordinances — rezoning of 3423 S. Big Bend (Ordinance 6099), an amendment to the Deer Creek PUD, and a conditional‑use permit for residential occupancy at 2311 S. Big Bend — and adopted Resolution 26‑4 to amend the county jail housing contract.
The Maplewood City Council on Jan. 27 approved multiple ordinances and a resolution in a single meeting.
Council adopted Bill 63‑05 on final reading, rezoning 3423 South Big Bend Boulevard (the O’Hare Foundry property at the Metrolink and Big Bend) from Public Use to Heavy Manufacturing; the ordinance was adopted as Ordinance 6099 after a roll call vote in which council members recorded yea votes.
The council also approved Bill 63‑06 on final reading amending the Deer Creek Shopping Center planned unit development ordinance to modify regulations regarding the sale of used or refurbished merchandise. Council members described the change as compatible with Maplewood’s sustainability goals and business mix.
Council approved Bill 63‑07 granting a conditional use permit to Bridal Alon of Oak Holdings LLC to permit residential occupancy at street level at 2311 South Big Bend Boulevard in the AB Arterial Business District; staff noted the property was originally designed as a house.
Separately, the council adopted Resolution 26‑4 authorizing the city manager to execute an amendment to the contract with Saint Louis County for housing municipal inmates at the Buzz West Falls Justice Center; the measure passed on a voice vote.
Votes at a glance
- Bill 63‑05 (rezoning 3423 S. Big Bend to Heavy Manufacturing) — approved; adopted as Ordinance 6099; roll call recorded unanimous yea votes.
- Bill 63‑06 (Deer Creek PUD amendment — used/refurbished merchandise) — approved; roll call recorded unanimous yea votes.
- Bill 63‑07 (conditional use permit for residential occupancy, 2311 S. Big Bend) — approved; roll call recorded unanimous yea votes.
- Resolution 26‑4 (contract amendment for inmate housing at Buzz West Falls Justice Center) — approved on voice vote.
Next steps: Standard ordinance publication and recording will follow; staff will proceed with any required implementation steps tied to each adopted ordinance or resolution.
