Union Commission Backs Parkside Business Center Plat
The Union Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval for the new 21-acre commercial development.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Commercial
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The Union Planning and Zoning Commission recently recommended approval for a preliminary plat to construct the Parkside Business Center on Progress Parkway. The project replaces a former proposal for a 48-unit apartment complex that failed to secure necessary grant funding.
Why it matters
The business center will provide new commercial infrastructure for the area, shifting the site from a failed residential project toward industrial and office use. The development is designed to incorporate essential city utilities to support future growth.
The development spans 21 acres and is divided into six distinct lots. Road specifications include a 33-foot width for the new development road, compared to the 24-foot width currently existing on the adjacent park road.
The players
Kris Wolfe
He is the project representative who presented the road plans for the Parkside Business Center to the commission.
Union Planning and Zoning Commission
This is the local governmental body responsible for evaluating land use and development proposals in the city of Union.
The details
The site will feature an office, a warehouse, and a maintenance building alongside two retention basins. Developers are required to extend roads, sanitary sewers, and water systems, all of which will eventually be turned over to the City of Union for maintenance.
Timeline
Developers submitted the initial preliminary plat on September 21, 2026.
Kris Wolfe presented the road plans to planning commissioners on October 26, 2026.
Culture Shift
The proposal marks a shift in land development strategy for Union by prioritizing industrial utility over residential capacity. This transition aligns with the city's broader move toward expanding the local footprint of business and commercial centers.
Residents near Progress Parkway should expect ongoing site preparation and future infrastructure work related to the extension of utility systems. These changes will alter the traffic patterns and landscape of the area as the site shifts from a planned apartment complex to a business center.
The takeaway
The move from residential to commercial planning highlights how developer grant eligibility dictates site usage in the city. Stakeholders should monitor upcoming infrastructure construction phases as the city assumes ownership of new utility systems.
Further reading
For more information on local development projects, visit Union Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Missourian.
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