Florissant Historic Business District Stays a Hot Topic at P&Z

but the list continues to be parsed and reviewed.

Building Commissioner Philip Lum said that he spoke with the Landmark and Historic District Commission about the recommendations previously discussed by planning and zoning. He said that the commission approved the recommendations without any changes.

But Planning and Zoning Commissioner Daniel Call had a number of changes and suggestions that he wanted his fellow commissioners to weigh.

Call said he went through other area historic business districts permitted uses and pulled together a list for additional review, which included such items as museums, caterer, tobacco stores, government offices and bookstores.

Lum wanted to remind the commission to look at what is the best appropriate use of the land in considering these or any other options. He also pointed out that other historic districts, such as Ferguson and St. Charles, have major highways or interstates near their district,

“Our (historic) district is a little different,” he said.

Lead Commissioner Jane Boyle agreed a bit with Lum’s assessment.

“I value that we look at others, but I think our district is unique,” she said.

Commissioner Paul Stock said that he believes the district should be home to the small business.

Commissioners all agreed to review Call’s list during its meeting when they have copies and more time to review it. It will be discussed further during their June 18 meeting.

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