Sappington Square gets first OK!

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Sappington Square plan gets first OK


Wednesday, Jan. 11 2006

CRESTWOOD
Aldermen gave preliminary approval Tuesday night to the Sappington Square
Redevelopment Area plan, which includes use of eminent domain.

The developer told the board the $11.9 million project would bring in high-end
retail shops and potentially generate millions in tax revenue. The plan had run
into opposition because of a provision to provide eminent domain authority to
the developer, Sappington Square Corp.

Ellen Dailey, a representative of the developer, said the eminent domain
provision was likely to be needed for only one property.

The board voted 5-2, with Aldermen Timothy Trueblood and Richard LaBore
opposed.

LaBore cited recommendations by Gov. Matt Blunt's eminent domain task force
that could restrict the power to public bodies and limit its use.

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