17 th & Madison PIEA Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Committee City of Kansas City, Missouri June 22, 2016

17 th & Madison PIEA Overview Planning Area Generally located: SWC of 17 th Street, Madison Avenue 2 property parcels Approximately 0.88 acres

17 th & Madison PIEA Overview Westside Neighborhood: Stabilized population decline >13% decline between Med. HH Income 55% of Kansas City Long distressed neighborhood Has experienced reinvestment in past ten years

17 th & Madison PIEA Context

17 th & Madison PIEA Context

17 th & Madison PIEA Context

17 th & Madison PIEA Context

Blighting Factors – Components Qualifications Analysis “Cause Factors” Defective or inadequate street layout Improper subdivision or obsolete platting Insanitary and unsafe conditions Deterioration of site improvements Conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes Predominance of one or more blighting factors above leads to: “Effect Factors” Retards provision of housing accommodations, OR Economic liability, OR Social liability, OR Menace to public health, safety, morals, or welfare In present condition and use

Blighting Factors – Defective or Inadequate Street Layout Qualifications Analysis Defective or Inadequate Street Layout Conditions Poor vehicular access and/or internal circulation High levels of traffic accidents Substandard driveway definition and parking layout Offset or irregular intersections Substandard or nonexistent pedestrian circulation 0 of 2 properties; 0.0% of area

Blighting Factors – Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting Qualifications Analysis Improper Subdivision or Obsolete Platting Conditions Faulty lot shape and/or layout (inadequate setback) Inadequate lot size Poor access Conformity of use 1 of 2 properties; 57.0% of area

Blighting Factors – Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions Qualifications Analysis Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions Poorly lit or unlit areas Cracked/uneven/obstructed sidewalks/drives Poor drainage Environmental contamination Buildings located within a floodplain Uneven grading or steep slopes High levels of calls for police service Noncompliance with Americans with Disabilities Act

Blighting Factors – Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions Qualifications Analysis Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions (continued) Existence of: Trash/debris Weeds/overgrown vegetation Abandoned/nuisance vehicles High incidence of reported crime Graffiti Improper open storage Other forms of vandalism or vagrant activity 2 of 2 properties; 100.0% of area

Blighting Factors – Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions Qualifications Analysis

Blighting Factors – Insanitary or Unsafe Conditions Qualifications Analysis

Blighting Factors – Deterioration of Site Improvements Qualifications Analysis Deterioration of Site Improvements Primary structure Roof, walls, foundation Secondary structure Fascia/soffits; gutters/downspouts; exterior finishes; windows/doors; stairways/fire escapes Exterior structure Mechanical equipment; loading area; fences/walls/gates; other

Blighting Factors – Deterioration of Site Improvements Qualifications Analysis Deterioration of Site Improvements Site Maintenance Neglected property; unscreened trash/mechanical areas; deterioration of parking surfaces; lack of landscaping; other Public infrastructure Streets; curbs; catch basins; alley 2 of 2 properties; 100.0% of Area

Blighting Factors – Deterioration of Site Improvements Qualifications Analysis

Blighting Factors – Deterioration of Site Improvements Qualifications Analysis

Blighting Factors – Deterioration of Site Improvements Qualifications Analysis

Blighting Factors – Deterioration of Site Improvements Qualifications Analysis

Blighting Factors – Deterioration of Site Improvements Qualifications Analysis

Blighting Factors – Deterioration of Site Improvements Qualifications Analysis

Blighting Factors – Endangerment of Life or Property by Fire… Qualifications Analysis Existence of Conditions which Endanger Life or Property by Fire and Other Causes High levels of calls for fire safety High incidence of reported crime 0 of 2 properties; 0.0% of Area

Blighting Factors – Summary Qualifications Analysis 17 th & Madison PIEA Planning Area Summary of Blighting Factors Study Area ParcelsPct. Area (sq. ft.)Pct. Total 2100%38,094100% Blighting Factors Defective or inadequate street layout 0 0.0% 0 Improper subdivision or obsolete platting % 21, % Insanitary or unsafe conditions % 38, % Deterioration of site improvements % 38, % Existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes 0 0.0% 0 Parcels with at least one blighting factor % 38, % Parcels with no blighting factors 0 0.0% 0 Parcels with Predominance of Blighting Factors % 21, %

Blighting Factors – Effects Qualifications Analysis Effect Factors Retards provision of housing accommodations, OR Economic liability, OR Social liability, OR Menace to public health, safety, morals, or welfare

Blighting Factors – Effects Qualifications Analysis ECONOMIC LIABILITY Reduced, negligible income Stagnant assessed values Low tax revenue ($1,206.92) Impaired economic value Physical deterioration Insanitary, unsafe conditions Vacancy of structure; no new development on vacant lot since at least 1954

Blight – Case Law Qualifications Analysis The courts have determined that it is not necessary for an area to be what commonly would be considered a “slum” in order to be blighted. Parking Systems, Inc. v. Kansas City Downtown Redevelopment Corporation, 518 S.W.2d 11, 15 (Mo. 1974) An otherwise viable use of a property may be considered blighted if it is an economic underutilization of the property. Crestwood Commons Redevelopment Corporation v. 66 Drive-In, Inc. 812 S.W.2d 903, 910 (MO.App.E.D. 1991). It is not necessary for every property within an area designated as blighted to conform to the blight definition. A preponderance of blight conditions is adequate to designate an area for redevelopment. Maryland Plaza Redevelopment Corporation v. Greenberg 594 S.W.2d 284, 288 (MO.App.E.D. 1979).

Potential Redevelopment Projects General Development Plan Proposed Redevelopment Development of new multifamily residential, mixed-use Underground structured parking $14 million investment

General Development Plan General Ten year timeframe for completion Land use Mixed Use Neighborhood Residential High Satisfies planning guidelines: Heart of the City Area Plan FOCUS Assistance provided by PIEA: Tax abatement

17 th & Madison PIEA Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Committee City of Kansas City, Missouri June 22, 2016