New Condo Pitched To Complement KPAC
Date Posted: June 14, 2023
Posted In: Projects,
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: Developers of a new condominium proposed for the southwest corner of East Monroe and South Taylor avenues are hoping the project will serve as “an exclamation point” to its neighbor across the street — the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
The project was presented to the Kirkwood City Council on Thursday, June 2. Dubbed “Aria,” the five-story, 119,000-square-foot development will encompass 42 luxury condominium units and an underground parking garage. The development also will contain 5,480 square feet of commercial space, including a fine-dining restaurant, as well as a public plaza area to complement the performing arts center’s plaza.
“I am truly honored to build and create something that will become a part of this beautiful and vibrant community for a long time,” said applicant Mark Mehlman.
Construction will require the removal of an existing University of Missouri Extension building on the site.
Because of the plaza, the project does not meet certain frontage criteria required by Kirkwood’s zoning code. The planning and zoning commission recommended a text amendment to allow developers to request exceptions provided they will not adversely affect the space.
The Kirkwood City Council will hold a first vote on the text amendment on June 15. Should the first vote pass, a final vote will be held on July 6.