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A PLAN FOR THE O'FALLON NEIGHBORHOOD
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FROM DISUNITY TO COMMJlNITY
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I WEST FLORISSANT COMPONENT
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1-5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING
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CITY OF SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
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TABLE of CONTENTS
SUMMARIES
Need Statement..
Summary of Conditions ..
Neighborhood Profiles: O'Fallon and Penrose ..
Summary of West Florissant Shopper'slEntertainrnentlRecreational Village ..
Summary of Needed Properties and Properties to be Demolished ...
Cost Estimate Summary ..
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Overview of the O'Fallon Neighborhood ..
West Florissant..
Traffic Circulation Pattern..
Employment........ .. .......... .
Age Distribution ..
Land Use ...
THE PLAN
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Planning Rationale and Strategy ..
Goals and Objectives ..
Evaluation Process ..
Plan Details ..
Displacement ..
Diagram 1 Corner Street ImprovementsIParking and Service Area ...
Diagram 2 Bicycle Rack..
WF-l: West Florissant Avenue Schematic
WF-2: West FIOllssant at Warne Avenues Schematic
WF-3: West Florissant Avenue Schematic with widened street below Warne
WF-4: Proposed Land Use Map Numbered Map Guide for the Plan and Key ..
WF-S: Existing Land Use Map
COST ESTIMATES
Land Acquisition ..
Facade Renovations ....
Public Improvements ..
Cost Estimate ..
APPENDIX
Letters of Support .
Public Improvements ..
Exterior Improvements ..
F orm!W o,ksheets ..
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NEED STATEMENT
It has become imperative that the encroaching blight be stopped before the community becomes
inhabitable. There is increasing evidence of blight that could be reversed if this project comes to
fruition. These residential and commercial properties in the area contain economically
irreplaceable attributes of houses built in the 1900's, such as palatial homes, marble fire places,
mahogany wood trim in the interior, spacious rooms, stain glass windows, the workmanship, and
interesting architecture. The surrounding area has everything that is required for an ideal
community except a public elementary school and a viable commercial/entertainment
Irecreational district.
There are many beneficial aspects of this project. One, this plan will be contributory in restoring
the residents' confidence and hope as vacant properties are renovated and occupied with owners
or tenants who value the community. Secondly, occupied properties reduce the fears of
neighborhoods that vacant abandoned properties will be used for criminal activity. Also, the
flight syndrome should be halted because residents who have not sold their property will have
their anxiety replaced with possibility .. To foster greater community participation, when each
house is completed a special clean up the block day will be planned before the new
owners/tenants occupy the property. This will be followed by a welcome wagon for the new
neighbors. These types of activities will encourage residence without vacant buildings to initiate
fix-up and clean-up campaigns on their blocks. The ultimate benefit is not only to restore the
physical environment, but also the sense of community pride in the residents which may help
maintain and foster more improvements.
The vacant commercially zoned area is unsightly and not financially beneficial to the residents or
the city. Jobs for community residents will be available during pre/post construction and
thereafter. The businesses planned for the area will provide needed economical entertainment
for youth and residential facilities for the elderly. Also, the revitalization of the commercial area
will enhance the city's image. West Florissant is a thoroughfare to the downtown business
district and is often used by persons exiting the 1-70 Highway as an alternate route to downtown.
By changing the commercial focus of the West Florissant business strip the community will no
. longer have persons walking and sitting around inebriated on their streets after they purchase
their supplies. This project will be a signal and a deterrent to undesirable lifestyles residing or
feeling comfortable remaining in the area. .
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SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS
Data analysis, field surveys and interviews with key neighborhood leaders reveal that the neighborhood has a
number of strengths that may be leveraged and a number of weaknesses, which will need to be addressed. O'Fallon
is a community that has the following strengths and weakness.
Strengths:
A quiet residential character
Fairly stable population
Steady age distribution
* Housing stock which is in generally good condition
High percentage of owner-'Occupancy
* Appreciating housing values
* Affordable rents Median scores on most "blight indicators" as compared
Rising elementary school population
Two well equipped beautiful parks
* Ten minutes from downtown via 1-70 and two major arteries
* New in-fill housing built by O'Fallon 2000
* Neighborhood Housing Association housing renovations
* Renovation of multi-dwelling housing and businesses coordinated by North Newstead Association
Weakness:
* Predicted large population loss in the future
* High rate if unemployment
* Sluggish development activity
Blighted commercial sections
* High indices of community poverty
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. Neighborhood Profile: 6S - O'Fallon
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Poputotion by Age. R.oc. and Su
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Mole Fornale Mole F ...... le
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Mole Female Mole Female Population
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0-4 415 385 0 2 0 2 415 389 804
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18-24 444 543 1 5
25-34 590 725 8 7
0 1 919 929 1845
0 446 548 1)94
4 599 T.lI3 1335
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45-54 295 490 10 5 1 3 306 498 804
55-64 393 533 11 9 2 0 406 542 949
65- 443 681 19 41
2 463 724 1187
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3906 4843 S7 74 7 14 3970 4931 8\lO1
Households and F amlJies:
Household Size No. Pen:en1
Househmd and Famlly CmracteristJc,
1 Person
798 26.1%
Non-Family Houstholds
84-<
2Persoos
819 26.8%
Female-Headed H<><=hoId. 1031
3 Per&O<lS
521 17Jl%
F ~ HO'.ZSehoIds wUh Child'''' 662
4 Per&O<lS
390 12.7%
Per<:ent F ~ H ~
33.7%
5 Persoos
234 7.6% 1 Per-son ss.
271
6 Perooos
120 3.9%
7+ Pet'SOOS
178 5.8% Nln1be< of Farna;..
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Monied Couple Farna;.. Wi1h ChiIdcen
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Persons Per Hoo.eho!d 2.91
Fami/ieo as Percent of Households
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tu-hOld Income by lncome Group ($000'$)
lncome Group No. of Hous.ehokt,
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718 Median HooM/lOid inc<xne S16,501
MIS 391
S21,l103
SI5-$25 644 Median F amlly inc<xne S21;255,.
S25-S35 320 AYOflIge Fami'( inc<xne $24,730

:J59 Per c.pi!a lnCOOle $8,471
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S75-S99
73 P<tuon. Uviog In Poverty
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Poor Persons 2S6O
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2814 VO!'{ Poor Persoos 1676
j\verilge FMnity lncome by No. of Workers in Family
II. of Worker, No. locome OcaJpotion
a 544 $8,1l92 Eloecutive, Managerial and Profesolonol 429
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1 75S S21,373 Sales, T echnicaJ and Mlw tSbatMi 1108
2 516
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- 0caIpati0ns
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3 219 $47,534 FIII'Ining, Forestry and Flohlng <C2
Other 0caIpati0ns 666
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.abo, Force and Employment Educotional Altainment
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3721 I'<>puIalion 25 )'earS 5105
""",16 3155
Unemployed 566 ElemenWy 660 129%
Pen;ent Unemployed 15.2% Some High School 1375 26.9'li>
kn Lobo< F""", - Female
High SchooIIlegn!e 1534 30.0%
1549 Some College 971 19,0%
Labor Force 2065 Associa1. Degr.. 150 29%
0mpI0yed Female 1813 BAlBS Degr.. 226 4.4%

252 Gnldual. o.g .... 189 3.7%
cent Unemployed (of female ClF) 122%
.-1ale CivUtan laW FOfce 1656
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oempIoyed Male . 314
'orcent Unemployed (of male ClF) 23.4%
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Inits in Structure No. Percent Occupancy Status
(detaChed) 1229 34.3% 0cctJpied Units 3060
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71 20% Owner 0cctJpied 1565
1389 38.8% Rented' Units 1495
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706 19.7% VOC3tlI Units 524
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78 2.2% Percent Vacant 14.6%
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18 0.5% Untts Pay;ng Cash Rent 1663
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0 -0.0% Owner .occupied by. Race
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45 1.3% While 28 1,8%
Jx., Units
Stack 1531 g;.B%
3584 A..." 1 0.1%
Other 5 0.3%
using Value and Rent
J:: housing Value
$40,873 Renter'Occupied by Race
ge Housing Value $44,164
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STF-1 and STF.3 1990 Census Data
Other 3 0.2%
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SUMMARY OF THE WEST FLORISSANT SHOPPING VILLAGEIRECREATIONAL PLAN
Commercial: I. A "node" model of development for the West Florissant Shoppers/Recreational
Village at Warne will provide goods and services to the surrounding neighborhoods.
a. Facade improvements
b. Landscape plaza
c. Cul-de-sac of Mary Avenue
d. Vacant lots for off-street parking
e. Select busiuesses most likely to succeed within the planning area
f. New construction on the northeast and southeast corners of Warne and West
Florissant
g. New .in-fill construction that is compllimentary to existing structures.
2. No industrial development
3. West Florissant Commercial area will be on West Florissant fi'om Fair to College.
4. "Corner stores" are not recommended because they have become increasingly
impractical.
Public: 1. Fenced vest pocket park on West Florissant
2. Police protection and surveillance in the area must be improved.
3. High intensity lighting should be used in the commercial, residential, and public
areas.
4. Widen West Florissant between Warne and Linton.
5. Community banners mounted on existing light poles.
6. Bicycle racks
7. Street trees with protected grates, guards, and seating
8. Sidewalks should be broom-filled concrete, divided into modules, with curb cuts at
intersections as per the specification of the board of public Services.
9. Improvements at street corners should include the widening of sidewalks at
intersections to allow for street trees, seating, and outdoor dining.
10. Buffers between the commercial area and n:;sidentialsection should be used.
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II. Off-street parking should provide convenient access to connnercial establishments.
a Should be paved
b. Trash and/or storage areas screened
c. Landscaping and buffing from pedestrian and residential areas should be used.
d. Fenced (wrought iron) with electric gates
e. Video surveillance and electric security locks should be used.
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SUMMARY NEEDED PROPERTIES
__ Privately Owned Vacant Lots
__ Privately Owned Vacant Residential
__ Privately Owned Vacanl Commercial
____ Privately Owned Occupied Residential
__ Privately Owned Occupied Commercial
Public Owned LRA Vacanl LoIs
Public Owned LRA Residential
Public Owned LRA Commercial
SUMMARY OF PROPERTIES TO BE DEMOLISHED
2-Story ResIdential
__ 2-Family Flat
4- Family Flat
__ 6,Family Flat
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COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
New Construction
10,000,000.00
,-Renovation Commercial _____ . ___ t-_3,000,000.00 ._
t-Renovation Residential PrQIl'!.!!Y...........
Vest Pocket Park _._._ ...... ____ . I 75,000.00 .. _J
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OVERVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
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LAND USE
The majority of land is devoted to residential use. The majority of the O'Fallon's
residential properties are two family flats. Approximately three percent of the land is
designed for commercial purposes. Public or institutional facilities consist of twenty
churches, three schools (1 secondary, magnet, middle school, and parochial), and two
parks. A Community School utilizes the facilities of the Yeatman Middle School. Julia
Davis Library, Prince Hall Family Support Center, Wesley House Community center, and
the School for the Performing Arts are just beyond the western or southeast boundaries.
Six percent of the land is either vacant or not currently in use.
THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT
The O'Fallon area bordered by Natural Bridge, Newstead, 1-70, and Warne still contains
many, fine residential blocks. The m ~ o r i t y of the area's population currently consists of
middle income owner occupied property, which lends a high degree of stability and
maintenance to the neighborhood, There are scattered problems of deterioration.
Abandoned homes, demolition of aging buildings, and disinvestment in the commercial
sector have taken their toll. .
THE COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT
The commercial market has suffered greatly over the past twenty-five years. Due to the
trend toward regional shopping centers and to the development of retail establishments on
Grand and Natural Bridge Avenues, there is an excess of commercial space along
Newstead and West Florissant. When the comeercial project is completed on Union
Avenue additional space will be available on Natural Bridge. The demand for small
business space has been minimal in direct correlation to the general decline in popualton
plus inability to obtain small business Joan(s) from city, state, or federal.
Presently, commercial areas are interspersed with residential and institutional use and
"corner store" operations are scattered throughout the residential neighborhoods. Most of
the businesses are located along Natural Bridge with a limited number of business also
placed along Newstead, West Florissant, and Lee Avenues. There are a number of large
well maintained businesses on Natural Bridge, such as the Auto Zone. Schnucks Grocery,
Cox Cleaners, Commerce Bank, and Rent..cA -Center. Approximately, 82% of the ground
floor commercial space on West Florissant lies vacant. Establishments on this street are
almost exclusively, in the marketing of convience goods. Short-order resturants, package
liquor stores, and personal services are dominate.
HOUSING
The relatively sound conditions of the housing stock that is supported by relevant census
data and by recent field survey indicates a considerable level of maintainance of residential
structures. This generates a moderately high degree of optimism about the neighborhood's
continued viability.
There are a relatively small ( less than 10% ) number of structures considered to be
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dilapidated or in need of major repair. The demolition of housing is located prirmarily in
the northeastern part of the area. Though there is minimal widespread deterioration.
abandonment, and demolition of hgusing, there is strong evidence of urban decay. ""
There are (76) vacant dwelling and (313) vacant lots.
E. PUBLIC AREAS
O'Fallon Park
O'Fallon Park has a widespread appeal and s a popular location for large and small scale
picnics. The rolling hills and pleasant valleys which comprise its unique topography make
it an ideal spot forfarnily outings. The park's attractiveness and use has been enhanced by
a refurbished boathouse,lighting, landscaping, maintanence, and additional eqnipment.
The park has area that may be developed ( i.e. nature walks) or left as undeveloped
wooded areas. It is a popular gathering place for youth on Sunday afternoons during warm
weather. On week days all year retirees fish and socialize.
Fairground Park
The Fairgrounds areas' growth was very rapid due to good transit facilities, baseball parks,
tennis courts, and the attractive natuml ambiance of the old Fairgrounds Park. The
presence of Fairground Park and immediate access to a major arterial provides a residential
option available in few northside neighborhoods. Later, an indoor swimming pool.
basketball courts, and outdoor skating rink were added.
The Properties facing Fairground Park in Kossuth and Natural Bridge are primarily
residential in character. Most of the commercial structures are in poor or dilapidated
condition, but the residential properties are well cared for by its owners.
F. SEWER SYSTEM - STREETS - ALLEYS
Street and alley repair and resurfacing have been completed per the Street Department's
schedule and on emergency basis. Some alleys develop large holes. When they are
repaired, that area may start sinking or a hole develops near the repaired section. The
pressure from the new garage truck appears to be escalating the deterioration. Some (4 )
alleys have never been paved.
In the meetings, some residents stated that their sewers and streets sewers were backing up
frequently.
G. TRAFFIC
O'Fallon is bounded by major arteries, Interstate-70 and Natural Bridge,and feeder
arteries within the area. The first type is termed inter-neighborhood connecting arteries.
These streets, NewsteadiPope on the west, Fair, Warne on the east; Carter, Lee, and West
Florissant connect the O'Fallon area with surrounding neighborhoods. The inter-
neighborhood connecting arteries are two-way and are the basic source of neighborhood
traffic problems.
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The second operates as a feeder system to the above arteries and is termed intra-
neigh!>orhood system. It is composed of less traveled, primarily residential streets, many
of which are one-way or terminate .at the other major traffic routes. Traffic yehicles from
the arteries seeking short-cuts through these streets is a primary problem.
The problems of the area between 1-70 and West Florissant and within the 3rd and 21st
Wards Conservation District appear to be solved through redirecting traffic.
H. UNEMPLOYMENT
Unemployment continues to be a problem for the O'Fallon neighborhood. The current rate
is 15.2% as compared to 6.5% torSt Louis as a whok However, this 6% drop from 1970
level of a 7.1 % which compares favorable with the city's drop of 5.2% during the same period.
There has been an increase of.98% from 1980 levelof 14.1% wben the city and nation have
continued to decrease. The 15.2% represent approximately 57% of the eligible adult workforce
with the majority of wbom being males. The Prince Hall Family Support Center provides
setvices to assist residents with employment and skill development
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EXISTING CONDITIONS - WEST FLORISSANT A VENUE
The focal point of this area is the open space at the intersection of West Florissant, Warne and
Mal)'. The "square" contains three and four viable businesses, institutional uses and some key
vacancies. The anchor in the area, the 45 minute Dl)' Cleaners located on the southern face of the
square is vacant and dilapidated. Some of the other businesses such as Moore's TV Service and
two small businesses seem to be surviving. the goods and services that are available in this area
appear to be attracting consumers primarily from the neighborhood, with the exception of Moore's.
Land use figures provide insight into the impact that the strip has on passers-by. Less than 25%
Of the land use along West Florissant from Harris to College is non-commercial. Unimproved
land dominates the scene occupying eighty percent of the frontage space, with vacant commercial
buildings (64%) comprising the next largest group. Thus, almost two-thirds of the space is totally
unused. Residential uSe (9.8%) and institutional use (.01 %) complete the view of a disconnected,
decaying commercial strip which is otherwise, dominated by Asian mst food establishment, liquor
stores, and lounge. The imposing specter of the vacant Royalty Motor Inn and cleaners are located
at Warne and West Florissant.
Present configuration of commercial enterprises in the planning area reflects the historical shopping
patterns of utban dwellers. Small businesses are dotted throughout the area, primarily attracting
local, walk-in trade. Product lines in these establishments are often quite broad, but selection
within each line is usually minimal. Unit prices are usually somewhat elevated, due to the lack of
quanity purchasing and the captive nature of the consumer.
West Florissant is a major peak-hour artel)' -- inbound in the morning and outbound in the
evening. On Sundays there is an influx of youth16-l8 years parking, conversing and cruising in
O'Fallon Park and on West Florissant. Unmetered parking is available in a somewhat unstructured
mode in the center of the square and along West Florissant's curbs.
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EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTION IN THE O'FALLON AREA
TOTALS: 3721 Civilian Labor Force> Female 2065 < > Male 1656 <
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Sales, Technical, and Administration
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POPULATION COMPARISON BY AGE
Current Population by Ages
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00-4 years
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018--24 yrs
025-34 yrs
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POPULATION COMPARISON BY AGE
Population by Age 1990 Census
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Population by Age Census 1980
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IJ] 0-24 years
1124--54 yrs
055+ years
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25-54 yrs
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O'FALLON AREA LAND USE 1999
DBusiness
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DVacancies
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O'FALLON AREA LAND USE 1980
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PLANNING RATIONALE AND STRATEGY
The areas of residential strength, coupled with two majors parks, significant redevelopment activity
in nearby neighborhoods, aud the recent success of several projects in the planning area, provided
the foundation for development plans. Thus, the overall planning process was oriented toward not
only providing opportunities for redevelopment, but also to establish procedures and guidelines to
control the direction of this activity.
To iusure broad-based input and support for the study recommendations, the planning team
committed itself to identifying local interests and needs. A Project Review Committee was formed
of city leaders, C.D.A. staff, and local representatives, to provide a forum for the resolution of
planning strategies. Twenty public meetings were held with various neighborhood groups.
Presentations were made to active merchant groups. Interviews and information-exchange
sessions were held with local residents/businessmen.
Investigations by the planning tearn involved a site-by-site analysis of the land use and building
conditions in the planning area. This data was integrated with information on popUlation,
economic, and housing trends over the period from 1970-1998, for the purpose of trend analysis ..
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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The primary goal of the project is to renovate all vacant properly in the 0' Fallon area,
Another goal is to stimulate employment. The renovation and construction of the commercial and residential
projects will require workers from all the construction trades, Each residential project will employ at least 17
persons to complete the renovation, To complete the construction of the commercial "node" at least 50 workers will
be employed, Subse<juent to the construction and renovation employees will need to be hired permanently to
operate and maintain the businesses, Youth and adult community residents will fill the percentage of these
permanent jobs,
Thirdly, to provide housing for the elderly, disabled, and families,
Fourthly, to establish healtby supervised entertainment/recreational facilities for the youtb,
Revitalization of a community and its people
EVALUATION PROCESS
There are evaluation benchmarks to determine the success of the project,
1, The completion of each house will be within 3 weeks of the projected date and within the budget,
2, Residents on the block participate in a special clean up and welcome wagon activities,
3, The completion of the commercial project will be within 6 months of the projected date within the
budget.
4, A business's grand opening will be no more than a month after the construction is completed,
5, Eligible tenants will occupy the unit(s) as soon as it is certified by the city,
6, No phase will be more than one week behind schedule
7, There is a waiting list of eligible and screened applicants,
8, Current residents will express their enthusiasm about the project,
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WEST FLORISSANT SHOPPING VILLAGE PLAN
High vacancy rates in the commercial sector cast an aura of disorganization and decay over the
entire area. As such, the planning team selected a "node model of development which suggests the
consolidation of retail activity within small, concentrated shopping district, and the reuse of excess
commercial space of alternative applications. It provides extended parking for customers who
make use of mUltiple establishments occupying space in the center. Efforts are typicalIy made to
provide harminous, non-competing establishment types, in order that each merchant may benefit
from consumer traffic at the adjoining business.
The analysis revealed a high, unmet need/demand for "shoppers goods" retailers and service
establishments which cater to young people and their parents. The unique architecture and street
patterns at West Florissant and Warne is suited for a small "shopping/recreational village" that
could be made more manageable and secured.
The open area at the inersection of West Florissant, Warne, and Mary A venues is a natural focal
point for this revitalization effort. The architectuaI base that is in place provides a unique
opportunity to redevelop the environment at minimal cost. A cluster of specialty shops and stores,
recreational facilities ( not available on the Northside), a small theater, and one or two multi-cuisine
restaurants could create an environment extremely attractive to trade area consumers and fiU an
identified niche in the market place.
Several limited public improvement projects would be necessary to stimulate reinvestment, and the
long-term recommendation for the widening of West Florissant between Warne and Grand should
receive serious consideration. Traffic flow is impeded by the narrowing of West Florrisant at
Warne, prompting many commuters to cut through primarily residential areas.
Focusing on the demand for restaurants, recreational activities, and neighborhood-scale goods and
services establishments, specific recommendations for this shopping "village" are as follows:
Table 1 Recommended Establishment Types -- West Florissant Shopper's Village
Establishment Type No. of Average Total Total No.
Businesses Store Size Sq.Ft. Employees
Multi-Cuisine Eating Places 2 2,500 5,000 16
Nail Salon 1 1.500 1.500 3
Laundry and Dry Cleaners 1 7,500 7,500 11
Miscellaneous Personal Services 2 3,500 7,000 65
Farnily Planning
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Studyrrutoring Room
Motion Picture Theater 1 12,000 12,000 16
Accessory Shop I 5,000 5,000 5
Music and Record Shops 2 2,000 4,000 6
Indoor Play Room
1 12,000 12,000 10
Neon Bowling Alley 1 5,000 5,000 10
Non-alcoholic Dance Hall
1 15,000 15,000 12
GymlExercise Room I 3,000
3,000 4
Skating Rink (indoor) I
Resale Shops 2 5,000 lO,OOO lO
Physical/Occupational Therapy Facility I 7,000 7,000 5
Youth Ministry I 1,000 1,000 1
TOTALS
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Currently, the commercial strip between Fair and College Avenue contains approximately 70,000
square feet of commercial space on the ground level. With sufficient space for the location or
relocation of most recommended businesses, initial plans call for public improvements which will
serve to provide parking and improve the visual impact of the area. Map WF-l displays the
recommended improvements to parking, traffic circulation, and general appearance of this
shopping village. Parking and landscaping is recommended for vacant lots dotted along the strip,
with access provided by means of the rear alley. Mary Avenne is shown as a cul-de-sac in order to
improve the overall circulation and provide a buffer between residential and commercial sectors.
the open space at Warne and florissant is planned for landscaping and paving to conform to the
street width of West florissant. Portions of this paved area will be used for outdoor dining. (See
MapWF-2)
A desired part of this strategy is shown on Map WF-3 and calls for the widening of West
Florissant beween Warne and Grand. Traffic conditions are extremely congested and much
commuter traffic diverts down Warne to escape these delays. Widening the street would resolve
several problems which beset the area. Coupled with the widening of West florissant at least to
Linton would be new construction on the northeast and southeast corners of Warne and West
florissant. Presently, unoccupied by a cleaning establishment and a motelittddstrilctlon would not
require relocation.
Little relocation of consequential establishments is required along West florissant to College and
north on Warne. Needed property could easily be acquired along West florissant, Warne, and
College. Once the widening of the street has been accomplished, appropriate landscaping along the
south and north border would serve to enhance and protect the residential sections immediately
adjacent to West florissant.
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Displacement
Displacement will be limited to six households. Moving cost may be paid up to $1,000 to moving
company selected by the developer. There are three options.
Option 1: The owner may sell their house at fair market value.
Option 2: The owner may select a comparable newly renovate house in the O'Fallon area and move into
that house with the same mortgage payment hislher is currently paying. If the house hasn't
any mortgage attached there will not be any charge to the owner. The ownership ofthe house
will not be able to be bequeathed to any heirs.
Option 3: The owner may choose to pay the difference between the cost of the fair market value for
hislher house and the renovation cost of the new house. By doiug this his/her heirs will be
able to inherit the new house.
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Improvements at specified
street comers should include
the widening of sidewalks
at intersections, to allow
for street trees, seating,
and outdoor dining.
sidewalks should be of
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per the specifications of the
Board of Public Services.
Parking and Service Areas
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to commercial establishments .
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high intensity lighting, video
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street Trees and
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Elderly Day Care center 4
Family Planning Office 44

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Facade Renovation Costs
The following are average construction costs for specific renovation components, These prices are
current December 1998, costs,
The unit prices are resented in order to give property owners ability to project a range of capital needed to
initiate a renovation project By using the items listed in an a-la-carte manner, property owners can mix
and match various components to achieve the appearance and cost desired, TIlls process allows owners to
match his projected renovation costs with the appropriate sources of funding,
Windows
L Repair existing double hung wood sage Ilnd frame, 3'0" x 5'6"
2, New wood replacement window; wood sash and frame, standard
sizes, installed
3, New wood replacement window, wood sash and frame, custom
sizes, insatalled
4, New metal replacement window, baked enamel frame and sash,
thermal pane glass- installed
Wood Shutters
L wood shutters painted 1'-)" x 5' -0"
$75-150/each
$300-3S0/each
$350-42S/each
$250-300/each
$150/pair
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L New wood doors, glass panels with wood panels, 3'-0" x 6'8", installed $450-550
2, New solid glass wood frame door, 3'-0" x 6'-0", installed $400-500
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Cornice
1. Repair existing wood comice
2. Rebuild new wood comice
Dormer
1. Repair existing dormers trim and siding
Storefront
I. Rebuild wood frame, panels with large glass panels, trimmed to match original
8'-10' high
1. Asphalt Shingle roof over existing
2. Repair Existing Slate Roof
3. New Slate Roof
4. New built-up Roof over existing
Tuckpointing
1. Total surface tuckpointing
2. Spot Tuckpointing
Facade Painting
1. Total Building: all face brick, all comice work, window, donners, etc.
2. Paint single double hung window sash and frame
$50-75/LF
$75-100/LF
$500/each
$200-300ILF
$.7S-$1.00/SF
$1.S0-2.00/SF
$3.00-4.00/SF
$.90-$1.30/SF
$.90-$J.20/SF
$ 1.20-1. 50/SF
$1800-2300
$45-60
Public Improvements Cost Estimates
Ine following are average construction costs for the specific improvement components detailed herein.
The prices shown are cnrrent, December 1998, costs. Unit prices are presented in order to give city
officials a range of capital nceded to finance a public improvement project Estimate costs are for the
West Florissant Shoppers/recreational Village.
Curbs
I. Monolithic concrete curb and gutter, cast in place $12.85/LF
2. 6" x 18" straight concrete curb, cast in place $6.40/SF
Streets
I. Resurfacing with 2" thick bituminous paving $.4I1SF
2. 8" thick, 4500 psi, concrete 'paving with mesh and broom finish on 6" gravel base $2.29/SF
Sidewalks
L 4' thick.3000psi, cast in place, concrete with 6 x6, #10 mesh, and broom finish on
4" gravel base $1. 95
2. Brick on 4" thick sand bed, laid flat
Parking
I. 2" tick bituminous paving with stripping, on 6" gravel bases
Benches
L Contoured wood benches, 6' long
Trees Grates/Guards
I. 4' diameter, cast iron, tree grate in two, half-circle sections, with a 12",
expandable tree opening and 4' high guard
Street Trees
l. 3" caliper Thornless Honey Locust, Little Leaf Linden, Gingko or Bradford Pear,
in place, balled, and burlapped
$4.72/SF
$378/stall
$215/each
$225/each
$1 75-200/each
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Bicycle Racks
1. 8" by 8" treated wood post rack for 5 bicycles $335/each
Bollards
1. 14" concrete bollards, 24" to 30" high $100/each
Banners
1. 3' by 8' fabric banners with stenciled graphics $150/each
Fountains
1. 20' diameter fountain with 7 and Y, foot spray ring $15000-20000/@
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COST ESTIMATE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Curbs
Streets
Sidewalks
Parking
Benches
Tree Grates and Guards
Street Trees
Bicycle Racks
Banners
Fencing
Total
Contngency 10-1 5%
Total
VEST POCKET PARK
Fencing with electric lock
Playground Equipment
Trees
Shrubs
Benches
Water Fountain
RENOVATED PROPERTIES
Neon Bowling Alley
Laundrymat and Cleaners
Gymnasium
Skating Rink (indoor)
Selected Properties
COST
86,959
60,188
93,990
71,064
3,870
7,875
7,000
1,340
3,600
10,000
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335,886
50,383
386,269
COST
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
INDOOR PLAY YARD
DEMOLITION
LAND ACQ.lJISITlQI\!
ADMINISTRATION
DEVELOPER
CONTRACTOR
ARCHITECT
MARKETING
COST
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46.
O'FALLON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, INC.
4107 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63107

BOARD MEMBERS
Geraldine V. Berry
President
Charlie Washington
Wee PN,a.
Geneva Richerson

Charles Williams
Jessie Vales
Clarence Mitchell
Dorothy Mae Bennett
Vassar Keys
Shirley Ann Williams
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November 28, 1998
Alderman Freeman Bosley Sr.
City Hall Room 220
1200 Market Street
St Louis, MO 63103
Dear Alderman Bosley:
This is to certify that the 0' Fallon Community Development Organization, Inc.
Board has adopted the West Florissant ShoppingIRecreationallEntertainment Plan.
The membership and we have taken an active role in the process of reViewing the
original draft and shaping it to reflect the community's priorities. Our hope is that
the recommendations and action plan put forth will serve as a guide that, together
with your leadership and that of the city administration, will re-establlish the
O'Fallon neighborhood as one the city's most desirable places to live.
We would like to acknowledge the effort of all that were responsible for the prepa-
ration of this plan. It will further increase our ability to do more to guide and con-
tribute to the stabilization of our community. A summary excerpt has been
included. The complete plan is avadable upon request
We appreciate your past efforts in behalf of the O'Fallon neighborhood and look
fonvard to a continued close association.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. Geraldine V. Berry
President
Enclosure (J)
O'FALLON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZA TION, INC.
4107 WEST FLORISSANT AVENUE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63107
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BOARD MEMBERS
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Geraldine V. Bel"l"y
PresIdent
Charlie Waahington
Viee Pres.
Geneva Richerson
Secretary
Charloo Williams
Carolyn Washington
Jessie Vales
Clarence Mitchell
Dorothy Mae Bennett
Vatmil.' Keys
Shirley Ann WlIliams
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November 28, 1998
Alderman Bennice Jones-King
City Hall Room 220
1200 Market Street
St Louis, MO 63103
Dear Alderwoman Jones,King:
This is to certifY that the O'Fallon Community Development Organization, Inc.
Board has adopted the West Florissant Shopping/RecreationallEntertainment Plart
The membership and we have taken an active role in the process of reviewing the
original draft and shaping it.to reflect the community's prioriti<Jll: Our hope is that
the recommendations and action plan put forth will serve as a guide that, together
with your leadership and that of the city administration, will re-establlish the
O'Fallon neighborhood as one the city's most desirable places to live.
We would like to acknowledge the effort of all that were responsible for the prepa-
ration of this plan. It will further increase our ability to do more to guide and con-
tribute to the stabilization of our community. A summary excerpt has been
Included. The complete plan is available upon request
We appreciate your past efforts in behalf of the O'Fallon neighborhood and look
forward to a continued close association.
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. Geraldine V Berry
President
Enclosure (l)
49.
4529 Fair Avenue
Saint Louis, Missouri 63115
September 12, 1998
I have been a resident of the O'Fallon neighborhood of St. Louis for more than thirty-five years. My mother was
born in the area in 1919 and we live only four blocks from that location. The changes in the neighborhood have
been disturbing and disheartening
Since 1979, (For more than twenty-five years) I have been involved with community organizations and held various
offices. During this time I have participated in studies of the area commissioned by the city and helped to write
three significant plans for the area. Rather tbanto continue to expect the situation of decay and blight would be
remedied before it gol to the O'Fallon neighborhood by laws, residential pride, public officials, and absentee
landlords 1 have decided to take the initiative and make every effort to halt the decay that devours our boundaries.
The way chosen was to purchase, renovate, and manage property for the elderly and families.
I have a vested interest in the community because my mother and other neighbors are not going to move and deserve
to live their retirement years in the type of neighborhood that they originally bought (remember) their hOlDe. A
neighborhood that is safe, clean, beautiful, and well cared for housing.
As a recently retired person I want to devote my energy to salvaging and restoring this neighborhood to its former
beauty and one of the most desirable living communities in St Louis. The primary focus of my efforts will be to
purchase, renovate, and manage as many properties for which funding can be arranged. These residential multi-
dwelling properties will be redesigned for elderly independent living, the disabled and home day care for the elderly.
To confront the problems in the commercial sector (properties) the plan includes those businesses that focus
(provide) services primarily to the elderly and youth between the ages of five to thirteen years of age. This project
will provided needed recreational/entertainment services for young people within walking distance. It also will
allow the elderly to remain the community they love and receive services as they become incapable of living
independently and require nursing care. I will continue to be an active participant with community organization and
boards. With my neighbors I will continue to work on projects to improve the neighborhood and disseminate
information to assist everyone.
Sincerely yours,
Shirley Ann Williams
Enclosure (l)
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Public
The city i5 encouraged
to make public improvement5
in conjunction with
private improvement3
being made by property
owner5. The following
types of improvements
are recommended.
Banners
Banners should provide
color, graphics, identity,
and direction5. They
can be mounted on existing
light poles as shown
on the illustration,
at right.
Exterior Improvements Recommendations
Proposed Exterior Improvements
Existing Exterior Condition
Clean and Tuckpoint .
Brick,Terracotta and Stone
New or Repai"ed WlOdows
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New Awnings with
~ Establistment Names
. New Storefront
"" New Doors
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New or Repaired Shingles
Paint Wood Trim
New Fixed Shutters
Paint Cast-Iron Front
Awnings
The use of fixed or
movable canvas or
vinyl awnings is recommended
to provide shelter
from the elements.
visual variety. and
identi ty to the buildings
and establishments.
Either plain. bright-colored
or complementary colored
awnings a r ~ recommended.
Awnings may take on
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curves, tlsn curves,
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Graphic symbols, logos.
or establishments names
are encouraged on awnings,
but should be in a
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the size of the awning.
Furthermore, signage
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names and/or logos,
with additional commercial
messages discouraged.
Encouraged
The Use of Plain Bright Colors,
Complementary Colors or Tones
Discouraged
The Use of Strong Patterns
or Contrasting Colors
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Encouraged
The Use of In Scale
Graphic Symbols or Logos
BAKERY
Discouraged
The Use of Commercial Messages
or Out of Scale Names or Initials
Encouraged
The Use of In Scale Names or Initials
Awnings
Awnings and Canopies
In order to maintain
the character of the
buildings, the use
of corrugated fiberglass
or metal blind awnings
is discouraged. Fixed
varieties made of metal
or fiberglass are also
.discouraged.
Roofs and Dormers
Whenever possible.
existing dormers should
be retained or repaired.
Should replacement
be required. original
construction should
be matched as closely
a s po s sib 1 e
Discouraged
Metal Blind Type Awnings
Discouraged
Metal Canopies
Awnings and Canopies
Doors
Replacement doors at
the ground level should
be of a style that
is compatible with
the character of the
building and the design
of the storefront.
The use of wood doors
is recommended, as
metal doors tend to
detract from the over-
all appearance of the
facarie. Panel doors,
or wooden doors with
half-glass or full
glass, are preferred
over flush rioors.
Details
The original details.
such as cornices, trim,
moulriings, fascias,
brackets, etc., should
be maintained, repaired,
or replaced to match
the original construction.
Encouraged
Wood Panel Door
Encouraged
Wood Panel Door
with Half Glass
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Wood Door
with FuN Glass
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Metal Flush Door
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Discouraged
Metal Flush Door
with Half Glass
DiscOllfaged
Metal Door
with Full Glass
Doors
Establishment Address
The purpose of the
address is to provide
identification by street
number of the major
entry to each
or building. The street
number must be clearly
visible, but the numerals
should not exceed 6"
in height. The address
may be painted on the
awning, transom, panel,
sidelight, or door,
but should not be painted
on the building. Design
and placement of the
numerals should be
compatible with other
establishment signs
(see Illustration A-17l,
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Establishment Address
Projecting Symbol Signs
The purpose of the
sign is to provide
an interesting amenity
and appropriate identif-
ication of the establis-
hment's products.
There should be no
more than one sign
per establishment and
its area should not
exceed 12 square feet.
The sign should be
a maximum of 15'0"
and a minimum of 10'0"
above the sidewalk,
and project a maximum
of 5'0" from the face
of the building. The
sign should not be
internally illuminated
(see Illustration A-16).
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Windows above the ground
floor are to be retained
and repaired, whenever
possible. Should repla-
cement become necessary,
new windows should
fill the existing opening
without the use of
fixed panels. However,
in the case of curved
windows, a decorative
panel could be used
above the spring
If an existing window
on the upper floors
0: a building must
be filled in, the design
should continue to
express the original
opening. The preferred
solution is the use
of fixed shutters or
decorative panels.
If shutters are added
to t.r.e existing'windows,
tr.ey be of sufficient
widtr. to equal one-r.alf
of tr.e window opening.
Encouraged
Fixed Shutters
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Shutter Equal to Half
of Window Width
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Shutters with
Curved Head
Discouraged
Fixed Panel
Discouraged
Smaller Window
with Fixed Panel
Discouraged
Large Curved
Fixec. Panel
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60.
Forms/Worksheets
'[ASK TlM[L1NE ,1c\N FEB MC\R APR M.W ,It N .WL AlB SEI' OCT NOV DEC
Appraised for renovation work needed
Decision to renovate
Decision to demolish
Purchase privately owned / LRA
Residential Plan completed
Commercial Plan completed
RENOVATION started completed
Air Conditioning Unit
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Bathroom (master)
Bedroom ~ I
B e d r o o m ~ 2
B e d r o o m ~ 3
Dining room
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Door (interior)
Doors (exterior)
Drywall ~
Electrical system
Flooring
Floors (hardwood)
FloQrs (tile)
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Hall
Heating SYstem
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Kitchen '
Landscaping
Living room
Painting (exterior)
Painting (interior)
Plastering/ Wall Repair
Plumbing- roughed completed
Roof- patch! complete
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Security Svstem
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TASK QUANTITY COST PER ROOM
ENTIRE HOUSE
Air Conditioning Unit
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Diningroom
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Electrical system
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Heating System
Kitchen
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Living room
Painting (exterior)
Painting (interior)
Plastering I WaH Repair
Plumbing
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