Big Deal in South County

St. Louis County Council Chairman Kurt S. Odenwald, R-Shrewsbury, announced that the Council’s Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on the ‘Villages at Gravois Creek’ proposed development on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council chambers at 41 S. Central in Clayton. The regular Council meeting that evening has been moved up to 5:30 p.m. to accommodate the committee meeting and the expected large crowd. The Council received the report of approval from the Planning Commission last week, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole by Sixth District Councilman John Campisi. Councilman Odenwald stated, “I feel that there are several issues of concern relating to the proposed development that warrant committee review of the proposal and an opportunity for all parties to present their views to the members of the County Council.” Issues of concern raised as a result of the density of the proposed development include traffic safety on Gravois Rd., flooding potential for the Affton Athletic Association and Grant’s Trail, and future expansion opportunities for Cor Jesu Academy.