Des Peres Approves First Apartment Construction
Date Posted: July 14, 2023
Posted In: Projects,
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: After many months of discussions and concessions by developer Barn Owl LLC, Magnolia Ridge will start construction next March as Des Peres’ first multi-family complex.
The Des Peres Board of Aldermen on Monday, June 26, unanimously approved rezoning the 6.45 acres at 13432 Manchester Road from commercial to planned development-mixed use.
The approval included accepting Barn Owl’s master development plan.
With board Member Sean Concagh absent from Monday night’s meeting and an entire board not expected until Aug. 14, project developer and Barn Owl partner Dan Theis agreed to proceed with the vote.
The $60 million, five-story complex will have 182 apartments totaling 39,799 square feet with 4,000 square feet of retail on the first level.
The apartments will have one, two, and three bedrooms with rents of $1,850 to upwards of $3,500. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, outdoor kitchens, entertainment areas, a hotel-inspired lobby, and a coffee area.
Theis said that with project approval, he would bring drawings to the board to ensure what the board approved was what Barn Owl designed.
“We then hope to start construction in March,” he said.
When questioned about possible traffic increases along Manchester Road, Assistant City Administrator Scott Schaefer said PGAV Consultants had completed a traffic study that did not show any noticeable traffic impact.
City Attorney Chris Graville said a deceleration lane would be added to Manchester Road for entrance to the development.
The developer has attempted to alleviate Manchester Road traffic by creating cross-access to Sam’s Club, directly west of Magnolia Ridge, which falls within the Barrett Park development.