Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee (DRC) is a 13-member, resident-led committee that reviews and provides feedback for development projects within the footprint of the plan. The DRC does not have legal authority over development decisions but seeks to advance community voice in future neighborhood developments.
For Developers
Are you planning a development within the Gravois Jefferson plan area?
We encourage you to submit an application and scorecard for review by the Development Review Committee. If the DRC finds that your project is alignment with the Gravois Jefferson Historic Neighborhoods Plan, we will provide you with a letter of support to submit with any applications to the City of St. Louis or State of Missouri.
The DRC reviews all commercial, industrial, institutional, LRA, and mixed-used developments as well as multi-unit residential developments seeking public funding or a zoning variance within the Gravois Jefferson footprint. Institutions include healthcare, education, religion, nonprofits, and financial.
Dutchtown South Community Corportation staff will review and score your application and pass this information along to the DRC. Then, you will be invited to join the DRC at their next meeting, where the DRC will ask questions and vote on whether to provide project support.
Contact the DRC
Development Review Schedule
| Application Deadline | Meeting Date | Feedback to Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| June 1, 2025 | June 18, 2025 | June 23, 2025 |
| July 1, 2025 | July 16, 2025 | July 21, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Sept 1, 2025 | Sept 17, 2025 | Sept 22, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 |
Development Review Committee Members
Benton Park West, at-large
Violet Hoekzema, Co-Chair, Community Outreach Subcommittee
Ian VanDam, Government Relations Subcommittee
Mitch Eagles
Benton Park West Neighborhood Association
Ken Haggerty
Gravois Park, at-large
Alexa Seda, Government Relations Subcommittee
Vacant
Vacant
Gravois Park Neighborhood Association
Joel Lottes, Government Relations Subcommittee
Northeast Dutchtown, at-large
Mark Waterman, Co-Chair
Terry Plain, Community Outreach Subcommittee
Vacant
Dutchtown Community Improvement District
Caya Aufiero
Cherokee Street Community Improvement District
Vacant
Interested in joining the Development Review Committee, email xandi@dutchtownsouth.org to apply for a vacant spot or to join the waitlist for a filled position.