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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Belleville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Summer Kids Daycare expansion
A development agreement could help Summer Kids Daycare acquire, remodel, and expand a property at 10606 West Main St., potentially expanding local childcare access.
Downtown projects update
An extra $55,000 for the Gonzalez Companies contract extends street work to West Main, West A, and North 1st-3rd Streets using ARPA and TIF 3 money.
CA Jones development agreement rescinded
The city is pulling out of its development agreement with CA Jones for 1008 Cart Lane under the performance buyback clause, meaning the project didn't meet its obligations.
Rezone request at 1901 Mascoutah Ave to light industry
James Rafferty wants to change 1901 Mascoutah Ave from two-family residential to light industrial zoning. That could change what can be built or operated on the parcel, and neighbors will get a chance to comment on November 19.
Amended development agreement for 1723 West Main St. remodel
The committee was scheduled to consider a development agreement with Pari Mutuel Wagering LLC to remodel a building at 4204 West Main Street. The agreement could shape future use and investment at the West Main Street site.
401 N. Church Street property
A staff update on the 401 N. Church Street property was scheduled, a preservation matter the commission has been tracking.
ICC building code update
The planning and zoning department was set to brief the board on the ICC code update — the model building codes Belleville follows. Changes can affect construction standards for new building projects.
Campus Redevelopment
Belleville is voting on the future of the old Lindenwood campus, which is a huge deal for what goes into our backyard. This decision will completely change how that massive property is used moving forward.
SWIC dormitory housing agreement
Loading zone on North Jackson Street
A loading zone near East Main was approved as part of a downtown development deal, requiring an ordinance to take effect.
West Main Historic Brewery District property neglect
A historical society spokesman flagged crews replacing historic brick sidewalks with concrete and poor communication between city departments and with homebuyers about historic district rules.
City reacquisition of 2510 E. Main St.
The city may rescind its development agreement with Leshawn Herron and take back the 2510 E. Main St. property. What happens to this downtown-adjacent parcel affects neighboring property owners and future redevelopment.
Renovation of Mac's on Main (4204 W. Main St.)
A proposed development agreement with Rob Lenhardt would fund or support renovation of the Mac's on Main building at 4204 W. Main St., potentially bringing new life to a West Main Street commercial property.
Outdoor storage buildings at 120 Carlyle Plaza
Prime Group Holdings got the green light for metal outdoor storage buildings over 150 square feet and a roughly 40,100-square-foot site plan at 120 Carlyle Plaza Drive, after the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval 6-0. Some alderpersons questioned whether the corridor needs more storage space, but the zoning was already approved.
Event center parking spillover downtown
The owner of a loft building next to the approved event center at 116 W. A Street warned that event crowds will keep parking in his tenants' eight spots during big downtown events. The zoning administrator agreed to contact the event center owner about the issue.
Dutch Bros coffee shop on Carlyle Avenue
A new roughly 986-square-foot Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop got its site plan approved for Carlyle Avenue in Ward 7.
Data Center Development
Local officials in Edwardsville have been secretly chatting about a potential massive data center, even while publicly claiming nothing official is happening. It's the classic behind-closed-doors drama that leaves residents wondering what's really being planned in their backyard.
Downtown development agreements
Three development deals will remodel 127 East Main Street, expand White Cottage Ice Cream on Lebanon Avenue, and sell the city-owned property at 2510 East Main Street — more investment in the downtown core.
Solar Farm Development
Locals are upset that Belleville officials kept them in the dark about a new solar farm plan. If you live near the proposed site or care about city hall playing it straight, this is one to watch.