STUDY SESSION AGENDA

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STUDY SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
City Council Chambers
7500 W. 29th Ave.
April 6, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings
sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information
Officer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are
interested in participating and need inclusion assistance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item 1.
Staff Reports
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b)
c)
Open House
Transaction Fees
Business Awards
Item 2.
Comprehensive Plan Update Planning Commission
Item 3.
Community Development Block Grant Allocation (CDBG)
Joint Study Session with the
Name
1 Norman's Memorials
2 Obialero, John
3 Band F Tire Co.
4 Ebner, Norman DDS
5 Malone and Company
6 Deorio, D and Sons Memorial
7 A-1 Rental
8 McKinley and Hill Antiques
9 Bernbaum, Alan DDS
10 BoatriQht Ripp LLC
11 Edwards Meats
12 Wheat Ridge Pharmacy
13 Wheat Ridge Oral Surg
14 Wheat Ridge TV
15 Apache Steel
16 Fleischaker, G.H.
17 Drum City - Guitarland
18 Gas Equip. Co. of Denver
19 King Soopers #57 (Youngfield)
20 Mountain Vista Home Gift
21 Holly InnlLa Fonda
22 Air Master Htg and Sheet
23 Bushell Corp
24 Julia's Drapery
25 Firstbank Holding Co.
26 AI's Pine Garden
27 Cox, Don DDS
28 Don, The
29 Kreutter, WM
30 Woodward, John
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33 Colwest Corporation
34 Rocky Mountain Heart Assoc.
35 Sanders, George T. Co.
36 Alderman Farms
37 Bower, John
38 Cedar Supply Co
39 Foothills Surgical Assoc., PC
40 Lucien Jewelers
41 Wheat Ridge Auto Service
42 Colorado Steel
43 SBS Electronic
44 Winber, Ralph B. DDS
45 Bizarre Hair Fashions
46 Family Tree
47 Mona Lisa Interiors
48 Print and Mail
49 Youngs Market
50 Brookes, Thomas
51 DI Graphics
52 Strange, Malcom DDS
53 Tippet, E.H. Co
54 Wheat Ridge Cyciery
55 Benzav
56 Cress Tile and Linoleum Co.
57 Dawson Interiors
58 Four to Go
59 Lil Nicks Pizza
60 Rand R Auto Body
61 Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology
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62 Senor Gordon S Foods
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63 Ainsworth Rock Sales Inc.
11/19/1979
64 Candid Wedding Photograph
07/15/1979
65 Carols Card Carousel
09/12/1979
66 De Rose, Louis A. DDS
07/01/1979
67 Heinies Market
10/10/1979
68 Rainbow Car Wash
12/01/1979
69 Thomas, John A. PC
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70 Universal Realty Inc.
11/01/1980
71 A and J Time Rentals
Applejack
Associates,
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73 Benetti Bkpng and Tax Service
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74 Isham, Deborah
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75 Kunz Construction Co
11/01/1980
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77 Martin Enterprises
10/01/1980
78 Micrographic Supply Inc.
08/12/1980
79 Northland Printinq Co.
02/21/1980
80 Wheat Ridge Small Animal Hospital
09/01/1981
81 Barone, Nicoletta Cerrone
01/02/1981
82 Casman STD Service
07/01/1981
83 Don's Auto Body
01/05/1981
84 F and H Upholstery
04/03/1981
85 Harriets Treadle Arts
10/31/1981
86 Kinq Soopers (38th)
09/08/1982
87 Wheat Ridge Midget Football
06/02/1982
88 Chimneys West
Smiles
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90 Auten Dist
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91 Beauty Inc.
11/15/1982
92 Dumke, Paul R. DDS
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93 Foothills Women's Clinic
94 Vicorp Restaurants
95 Hydrotropics dba The Growing Co.
96 Amich and Jenks Inc.
97 Hair Team The
98 Hanks Auto Body
99 Isles Motorcycle Specialt
100 Sebern and Matthews
101 Silveroil co
102 A and A Sprinkler and Landscaping
103 Cat Spa Cattery The
104 D and A Auto Repair
105 Green Crest Realty
106 JD S Firearms
107 Rocky Mountain Battery Service
108 Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle CentE
109 Shear Class
110 D and F Haus
111 Applewood Chiropractic Health
112 Colorado Tree and Shrubbery
113 Custom Drywall Textures
114 Dahlenburg Roofing
115 Dominick and Dominick
116 Fashioned Trophies
117 Hickory Baked Ham Co. Inc.
118 Holland Chiropractic Center
119 'apanese Auto Service
120 Ketelsen Campers
121 Larson's Ski and Sport Inc.
122 Nichols, George
123 Scherber, Joseph
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125 Wenco Ind dba as Midas Muffler
126 ZarlengolRaub LLP
127 St. Peter and Paul Church School
128 Medved Chevrolet
129 B.C.S. Credit Union
130 Active Insurance Agency
131 Adolescent Family Inst. Of CO.
132 Anthony M Visions in Gold
133 Assoc for Applied Psy and Bio
134 Child Priority Preschool
135 CO-WY Petroleum Marketers
136 D.G. Designs
137 Falcon Books
138 Fortis Health
139 Fritzler Upholstery
140 Genu-Wood Products
141 Halmar Ent
142 Hardesty, Willard
143 Harrison Taylor
144 Helm Dental and Denture Clinic
145 House of Carmel
146 Industrial Gas Servo Inc.
147 J and B Tax Accountants
148 Kellow, John
149 Klinger, Tom
150 Leimbach, Alan
151 McGehee, Davis and Assoc
152 Mehra, Promilla
153 Merkl, Larry Coatings and Lub
154 Premier Veterinary Hospital
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155 Quality Auto Care and Tire Center
156 Servco Electric
157 Sons of Italy Denver Lodge
158 Sports Accessories
159 Triad Machine Tool Co
160 Underwood, Larry
161 Western Infectious Disease Con
162 Wheat Ridge Library (Jeff. Co.
163 Wheat Ridge Manor Nursing Home
164 Alpha Tool Corp
165 Appleridge Cafe
166 Book Stop, The
167 Cluff and Associates, Inc
168 Dave's Automotive
169 Drotar's Home Day Care
170 Edwin Allen and Assoc.
171 Fox, Porter and Keil
172 Heritage Vision
173 Lerew Bros Roofing
174 Lilies of the Field
175 Pav, John
176 Spitellie Concrete Sawing
177 Sweeney, Patrick
178 United States Truck Driving School
179 Wheat Ridge Realty
180 Lincoln Newgate Assoc
181 Colorado Surgical Service PC
182 Blake Enterprises dba Big 0 Tires
183 Buy-Back Games
184 Crossroads Music and Books
185 Gold S Corner Grocery
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186 Hand Specialists
187 Showcase Stamps
188 Stage Stop
189 Tim's Volvo Service
190 Triad Tooling
191 Wheat RidQe Gardens Apts
192 Armenta's Hairbenders
193 Boris Boot and Shoe Repair
194 Duncan, Madeline
195 Land H Auto Body
196 Patches and Pattems
197 Prospect Park Campground
198 Roche, Anna KayCPA
199 Rocky Mountain Center for Clinical
200 Roesener, Homer L dba Lazy H Interio
201 State Beauty Supply NW Denver
202 Apple Dental
203 Bradley Petroleum Inc.
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~OFFICE OFTHE CIlY MANAGER
Memorandum
TO:
Mayor and Members of City Council
THROUGH:
Randy Young, City Manager
f\
Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager-W
FROM:
Heather Geyer, Assistant to the City Manager/PIO
DATE:
April 1, 2009
SUBJECT:
2009 Open House Event Plan Update
I
The purpose of this staff memorandum is to provide City Council with an update of the plans
underway for the 2009 Open House Event. Staff will continue to move forward with the Open
House event plans as outlined below unless otherwise directed by City Council.
Background
For several years, the Open House event has been a way to showcase the programs and services
Wheat Ridge offers to citizens. The event is held annually at the Wheat Ridge Recreation
Center. On average, the event draws approximately 100+ attendees.
Following the "Experience the Magic of Wheat Ridge" 2008 Open House event, the staff
planning committee discussed different ideas about how to make the 2009 event better. One idea
was to host the Open House event at City Hall on the same night as the Wheat Ridge National
Night Celebration offering co-celebrations for the community. There are many benefits with this
option that staff believes will help increase attendance and interest in the activities of the Open
House:
• Cost sharing opportunity with the Police Department for tents, tables, etc.
• Less of an impact on staffing levels and desk coverage.
• Larger space to host the event, i.e., staff can bring city equipment and park it in the
parking lot and provide demonstrations/tours for kids.
• Greater opportunity to diversify activities.
• 4 to 7 p.m. time will better accommodate families with small children who may not
have been able to attend in the past.
The Open HouselNational Night Out event is planned for Monday, August 3, 2009. This is a
City Council Study Session night. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.
40 th Anniversary Activities
This year's event also presents the opportunity for staff to incorporate celebrating the City' s 40 th
Anniversary at the Open House event. Staff will be planning a celebration during the event
which may include a birthday cake and presentation by the Mayor. Tills would be an
opportunity to invite former elected officials to join in an evening of celebrating City services.
Mayor and Members of City Council
April I, 2009
Page 2
In addition to celebrating the 40 th Anniversary of Wheat Ridge at the Open House event, staff is
currently working on the following:
• In the Winter/Spring 2009 edition of the Connections Newsletter, staff had a "Happy 40 th
Birthday" Logo placed under the City Seal in the Mayor's Column. This logo will be
used throughout the year.
• Collage center spreads in future editions of the Connections depicting historical photos of
people and places in Wheat Ridge.
• Opportunity in the next Connections Newsletter for citizens to submit their favorite
pastime story about Wheat Ridge. Submitted stories and/or photographs will be
displayed at the Open House event as an exhibit.
• Proclamation will be read at the first City Council meeting in August.
The City Manager' s Office and the Police Department are planning ajoint marketing effort for
this event. Approximately $5,000 was budgeted in the 2009 Budget for this event.
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DE PARTMENT
Memorandum
TO:
Mayor DiTullio and City Council
THROUGH:
Randy Young, City
FROM:
Daniel Brennan, Police Chief
DATE:
March 27,2009
SUBJECT:
Transaction Fees and Secondhand Stores
Manager~
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On March 18, Mayor DiTullio requested that the proposed transaction fee associated with
the secondhand stores and commodity metal dealer's ordinance proposed by the Police
Department be submitted to City Council as a separate ordinance. Additionally, Mayor
DiTullio requested that the proposed transaction fee associated with these businesses be
presented to the Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC) for a recommendation to
City Council.
I would request that the proposed ordinance revisions pertaining to secondhand stores and
commodity metal dealers be withdrawn, until the topic of fees for services is presented to
the CBOC. Based on the recommendations of the CBOC, a decision will be made
regarding bringing the proposed ordinance revisions forward to City Council for formal
action .
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Larry Schulz, City Treasurer
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~OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Memorandum
TO:
Mayor and City Council
THROUGH:
Randy Young, City Manager
Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director
FROM:
Ryan Stachelski, Economic Development Specialist
DATE:
April 20, 2009
SUBJECT:
6th Annual Business Awards
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The Economic Development Division is currently developing this years Business Awards
program. In response to suggestions made by City Counci l, with respect to the Wheat Ridge
Business Awards, this year's event will have a few changes.
First, this year the Economic Development Division will reduce the number of award categories
that are presented.
The award categories that will be presented this year are:
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Mayor's Business Partnership Award
City Council 's Partnership Award
Business of the Year
Reinvestment Award
Cultural Commission' s Award
There are three awards that we have presented in the past that will not be awarded this year.
These are Volunteer of the year, Small business of the year, and Visionary award .
The Econom ic Development Division will continue to work with past award winners to
determine this years winners in the categories of Business of the Year and Reinvestment Award.
The Mayor and City Council will continue to determine winners for their individual awards.
Second, this year the City of Wheat Ridge will recognize Wheat Ridge businesses for longevity
in Wheat Ridge. Businesses in Wheat Ridge for over 20 years will be recognized both at the
Business Award event and publicly in a print ad in the Transcript.
Third, this year the entire event will take place at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center on August
7th . The Mayor and available City Council Members will hand out the awards at the business
appreciation event.
April 20, 2009
Page 2
Each year the Economic Development Division works with the local business community to
solicit nominations for award winners. This year the Economic Development Division plans on
increasing the visibility of the nominating process through a number of marketing campaigns,
including direct mail to all Wheat Ridge businesses.
The Economic Development Division would request an additional marketing tool which would
be for the Mayor to sign a proclamation for "Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week". This
proclamation would launch the business award nominations and highlight the Wheat Ridge
Spring Green event which will be April 28, 2009. "Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week"
would be April 27'h to May 3,d
Each year the Economic Development Division uses feedback from all stakeholders to improve
the business appreciation event. This year we hope to have another great event.
Attachments: 1) Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week Proclamation
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Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week
April 27 - May 3, 2009
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge works as a partner with the Wheat Ridge Business
Community including the Wheat Ridge Business District, Enterprise Wheat Ridge and the
Applewood Business Association, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge recognizes the contribution that business make to
increasing the quality of life in our community, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge helps to promote the business community to the
public at large, and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Enterprise Wheat Ridge, and Applewood Business
Association will host the Wheat Ridge Spring Green Business Showcase on April 28 th at
the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m., and
WHEREAS, the public is invited to attend the Wheat Ridge Spring Green event to learn
more about Wheat Ridge's dynamic business climate and to help celebrate business in
Wheat Ridge, and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of Wheat
Ridge business community.
Now, Therefore, I, Jerry DiTullio, Mayor of The City of Wheat Ridge, do recognize the
week of April 27th through May 3, 2008, as Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week, and
further extend appreciation to our Business Community for the services they perform and
their dedication to the community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I do hereby set my hand and Seal of the City of Wheat
Ridge this
day of
, 2009.
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
Michael Snow, City Clerk
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~OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Memorandum
TO:
THROUGH:
Randy Young, City
FROM:
Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director
Sally Payne, Senior Planner
DATE:
March 26, 2009
SUBJECT:
April 6, 2009 Study Session - Envision Wheat Ridge, Comprehensive
Plan Update
Manager~
Envision Wheat Ridge, the Comprehensive Plan update, has been underway since
November. City staff has been working with the consultants, Clarion Associates, on the
first stages of the project. To date, there have been two public meetings, three Citizen
Advisory Committee meetings, and two Technical Advisory Group meetings held. The
consultants conducted 15 interviews with elected officials, key City staff and community
stakeholders. In addition, the dedicated website for the Comprehensive Plan update,
www.EnvisionWheatRidge.com.hasbeenoperationalforthepastthreemonths. This
site includes information on meetings, meeting summaries, online surveys, comment
forms and Envision Wheat Ridge documents prepared to date.
The focus of work has been on issue identification, development of a Community Profile,
summaries of existing plans and policies, and development of draft Vision and Goals.
Work has also been done on mapping different character areas in the City. Staff and the
consultants would like to obtain City Council and Planning Commission' s feedback
specifically on draft Vision and Goals, and Character Area mapping at the April 6 study
seSSIOn.
Materials for your review are attached. The consultants will be presenting information
regarding these items at the study session. If you have any questions prior to the April 6
study session, please contact Ken Johnstone at 303-235-2844 or Sally Payne at 303-2352852.
Envision
WHEAT RIDGE
A Pion f or A Bright Futur.
City Council & Planning Commission
Joint Study Session (April 6, 2009)
Topics: Process Update, Draft Vision and Goals,
Directions for Strategic Land Use Plan
Introduction
At the joint study session, the planning team will provide an overview of the
planning process update and public involvement to-date, "Community Profile"
findings, draft Vision and Goals, character areas mapping, major policy
questions, and next steps. The following documents are attached for your
review:
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3-month schedule,
Draft Vision and Goals (draft 3/26/09), and
Executive Summary of Character Areas mapping exercise (draft 3/26/09).
The planning team will continue to revise these documents to reflect additional
comments from the March 25 public meeting, on-line comments, and discussion
during the joint study session.
Additionally, the following documents are available through the planning staff
or on the website if you would like copies:
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Updated Summary of Issues (01/12/09),
Community Profile and maps (draft 03/05/09) ,
Plan and Policy Summary (draft 02/25/09),
Interview Summary (03/24/09) .
Public Outreach Update
The plan outreach has been successful in spreading information about the
process and drawing in opinions and ideas. Channel 8 has been playing a
video entitled, "Top of the Hour" that features the Comprehensive Plan process.
The Connections newsletter just featured an article about the plan in the March
edition. The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) has continued to provide
balanced and diverse ideas and input for the vision and goals. Public meetings
have been well attended and productive. The website has current draft
documents and includes on-line polls for the public to provide comments and
input on all aspects of the planning process.
The planning team will continue to post fliers and posters and provide
information to organizations in Wheat Ridge. With spring and summer events
almost here, we will also gear up for informational booths at events such as the
Carnation Festival.
Planning Team Seeking Input at the loint Study Session
Following the background information and overview, the planning team will ask
City Council and Planning Commission members to provide input on direction
received from the CAC and public and help answer the following questions:
1. The Vision: Are you comfortable with the draft vision statement? What
would you add or change?
2. The Key Values and Related Goals: Do you think the goals outlined
capture the critical directions for the community-looking twenty years
into the future? What would you add or change? (Keep in mind that this
is just an outline. Much more work is to be done to define policies and
strategies in the next stages of the plan.)
3. Character Areas/Key Questions:
o Character Areas: Do you generally agree with the character areas
as mapped for the community (Low density, generally stable
neighborhoods, areas in transition or in need of revitalization,
commercial centers and redevelopment areas, primary job areas,
and necessary transportation improvements)?
o Transit Site Land Uses: Should the city reconsider the Northwest
Subarea Plan land uses planned for the future rail station? Should
the area include a greater focus on jobs and less on TransitOriented Development (TOO), which typically includes mixed-use
development, including retail, housing, and employment?
o Town Center: Should Wheat Ridge focus on developing a Town
Center? If so, where?
o West of 1-70 Land Uses: Should the Cabela's site include
opportunities for non-retail employment as well as retail?
4. Policy Questions-Next Steps
The planning team will be assembling information to aid the city in
discussing policy direction on several key topics over the next few months,
beginning with the CAC meeting on May 6. Key topics include:
o Fiscal and Economic Direction: Should Wheat Ridge's economic
development policy focus on retaining and attracting retail.
employment, or a balance of the two?
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o Density and Design: Should the community revisit restrictions in the
City Charter to allow higher density coupled with quality design
requirements in certain areas to achieve its community goals?
(Note: the team will be preparing a discussion about the
relationship of design, density, and height and tradeoffs and where
targeted changes to current standards might be appropriate.)
o Land Use/Transportation Relationship (Major Arterials): How should
the city view its major arterials, including Wadsworth, and work with
CDOT to achieve its vision? Should the arterials be widened? How
does widening affect current and potential land uses along the
corridors?
Other Topics: Are there other key topics that you would like the planning
team to address through policies in the Comprehensive Plan?
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A Pion For A Brl g h . Ful ur.
Vision and Goals Outline
DRAFT - 3/26/09
VISION
Wheat Ridge will be a prominent and sustainable city, with a bright future
built upon the foundation of the community's major assets (one-of-a-kind
neighborhoods, unique culture and history, abundant open space, terrific
views, and proximity to Denver and the Rocky Mountains). The
community will balance its broad, resilient local economy that provides
family wage jobs and thriving business districts with its friendly and
comfortable neighborhoods, convenient transportation options, valuable
services, and a high quality of life for all residents.
KEY VALUES
The following "key volues" help to organize the droft goals for the plan:
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Promote 0 Resilient Economy with Bolanced Lond Uses
Preserve ond Reinvest in Neighborhoods and Housing
Emphosize Community Charocter and Quality Design
Increase T ronsportation Connections and Options
Provide Quality Community Amenities, Services, and Resources
Focus on a More Sustainoble Community Future
Promote a Resilient Economy with Balanced Land Uses
Wheat Ridge will promote, strengthen, and support a vibrant and diverse business
community to build an enduring and resilient local economy.
1.
MARKET WHEAT RIDGE AS A "COMMUNITY OF CHOICE" TO LIVE, WORK, SHOP,
AND RECREATE.
Aggressively promote the city's assets, including its abundance of open space along Clear Creek, its
proximity to Denver and the mountains, its parks and recreation opportunities, its livable and
distinctive neighborhoods, and mature tree canapy to attract residents, employers, and visitors.
2.
PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE BALANCE OF LAND USES AS THE COMMUNITY GROWS
AND REDEVELOPS.
Define a susta inabl e mix of land uses and guide future development and redevelopment to achieve
the sustainable mix.
3.
ATTRACT QUALITY RETAIL DEVELOPMENT IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS AND
ACTIVELY RETAIN EXISTING RETAILERS.
Proactively work with existing retailers to remain in Wheat Ridge. . Encourage new businesses that
proVide healthy and high quality products and goods, and link new development to community assets
like Clear Creek. Identify areas far potential retail centers and explore opportunities for niche and
specia lty businesses, such as a "gardening district" as identified in the Fruitdale Subarea Plan
4.
IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES TO RETAIN AND DIVERSIFY LOCAL
EMPLOYMENT.
Expand or create new employment opportunities or centers, such as "green" industry jabs and
medical-related facilities to complement the Exempla Lutheran hospital. Retain industrially zoned
lands and promote and foster quality small businesses.
5.
COMMIT TO QUALITY DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT IN DEFINED
REVITALIZATION AREAS.
Identify locations with immediate and future development potential, and establish tools to promote
investment and quality development of land . (Note: some potential locations include: the
Wadsworth Corridor, along West 44'" Avenue, 38'" and Kipling, and the Northwest Subarea.)
6.
TARGET OPPORTUNITY AREAS FOR FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTERS (INDLUDING A
TOWN CENTER) AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACES.
Identify priority areas for community activity centers and gathering places, including a potential
"town center". Potential locations for a "town center" include Wadsworth at 44'" Avenue, 38'"
Avenue at Kipling or east af Wadsworth. Other activity centers and community gathering places
might include the Youngfield commercial area, the future light roil station area, and the edges of
existing neighborhoods.
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Preserve and Reinvest in Neighborhoods and Housing
Wheat Ridge will embrace its unique neighborhoods, and promote reinvestment to
provide housing options for longtime and new residents.
1.
PRESERVE AND ENHANCE WHEAT RIDGE'S LOWER DENSITY NEIGHBORHOODS.
Identify neighborhoods that are stable and strong and enhance their pasitive attributes. (Nate:
Example neighborhoods identified to date include the neighborhoods south of Clear Creek between
Youngfield ond the hospital; between 32"" and 38'" Avenues; and nartheast of Wadsworth and 44'"
Avenue.)
2.
REVITALIZE AND PROMOTE REINVESTMENT AND HOMEOWNERSHIP.
Identify neighborhoods where revitalization are needed, and explore opportunities to promote
homeownership and reinvestment in these areas. Many of these areas have additional needs for
code enforcement and issues related to property maintenance. Support infill development to
stimulate reinvestment, provided that it is compatible with surrounding properties.
Emphasize Community Character and Quality Design
Wheat Ridge will promote its assets, such as Clear Creek, friendly neighborhoods,
and mountain views, and will work to continually improve its community image and
the design of its gateways and corridors.
1.
CREATE RECOGNIZABLE GATEWAYS AND CORRIDORS.
Identify the community's entrances ("gateways") and primary corridors through the city, and
emphasize, enhance, and promote a positive community image in these areas.
2.
ENSURE QUALITY DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT.
Use the Architectural Site Design Manual and develop ather design guidelines for infill and
redevelopment prajects to promote quality design and praject compatibility.
Increase Transportation Connections and Options
Wheat Ridge will improve mobility and accessibility for all modes of transportation.
1.
PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO ADDRESS ALL MODES
OF TRAVEL AND FUTURE FUNDING PRIORITIES.
Accommodate all modes of travel including motorists, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit riders.
Identify priority corridors and funding mechanisms for future infrastructure impravements.
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2.
CONTINUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION ON REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES.
Emphasize the interconnectedness of regional transportation systems and promote cooperation and
continued coordination with providers including the Regional Transportation District (bus and future
light roil), Colorado Deportment of Transportation (highways), railraads, Jefferson County, Denver
Regional Council of Governments, and adjacent communities (Arvada, Lakewood, Denver, etc.).
3.
ENHANCE MOBILITY THROUGH INCREASED TRANSPORTATION CHOICES.
Expand and enhance existing options for transportation and mobility, including bus transit, bicycling,
and walking . Plan to accommodate and connect future light rail within the transportation
framework. Explore opportunities to pravide increased mobility for the aging senior population.
4.
PROMOTE "COMPLETE STREETS" TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY,
COMFORT, AND CONNECTIVITY.
Identify locations to improve pedestrian connectivity and safety, and provide recommendations for
future improvements. (Note: some locations include along 32"" Avenue, a north/ south route on or
parallel to Wadsworth Boulevard, and pedestrian crossings at major intersections along Wadsworth
Boulevard.)
5.
DEFINE ROLE OF PRINCIPAL ROADWAYS AND RELATIONSHIP TO LAND USES.
Synchranize the desired image and function of principal roadway corridors, such as Wadsworth
Boulevord and Kipling Avenue, with future land uses. Clearly communicate the vision for arterial
corridors with regional transportation agencies such as Colorado Deportment of Transportation
(CDOT).
Provide Quality Community Amenities, Services, and
Resources
Wheat Ridge will be committed to providing and investing in community amenities,
services and resources that sustain and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
1.
CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY CORE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES.
Ensure that core city services and facilities such as porks and recreation, street maintenance, and
code enforcement can be maintained at satisfactory levels in the future.
2.
PROMOTE DIVERSE ARTS, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES.
Encourage community amenities, such as art in public places, preservation of historic resources, and
recreational opportunities that improve the quality of life for residents and also attract visitors.
3.
CONTINUE INVESTMENT IN PARKS.
Maintain quality porks that are accessible to all neighborhoods and residents.
4.
PROVIDE STEWARDSHIP OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND OPEN SPACE.
Provide stewardship for the community's natural and environmental resources and open space
include Clear Creek, Lena Gulch, the greenbelt, and the prominent urban tree canopy. Manage
these resources for present and future generations. Increase access to the greenbelt and maintain
connections to Crawn Hill Regional Open Space.
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COORDINATE WITH FIRE DISTRICTS AND UTILITY PROVIDERS TO MAINTAIN
QUALITY SERVICE.
Encourage continued coordination amang service providers to provide and maintain quality levels af
service to customers.
6.
EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CODE ENFORCEMENT.
Proactively ensure the safety and welfare of residents by providing high levels of police and
emergency response services and promote community involvement in crime prevention and code
enforcement programs.
7.
MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
PROVIDERS.
Recognize the need for quality schools and the role they play in attracting and retaining families and
employers. Work with the school district and other partners to improve or maintain school
performance, and increase opportunities for lifelong learning.
8.
ENGAGE RESIDENTS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANING PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT.
Encouroge community involvement in issues thot offect the quolity of life in the city ond
provide omple opportunities for discussion to build 0 greoter sense of community.
9.
PROMOTE INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE.
Recognize the demond for modern technology ond promote investment in community-wide
brood bond and/or wireless technolagy infrastructure to enhance educatianal and
emplayment opportunities.
Focus on a More Sustainable Community Future
Wheat Ridge will focus on balancing local economic conditions, neighborhood and
transportation desires, and community assets and services, to address current needs
and to achieve a sustainable bright future.
1.
THE CITY WILL HAVE A RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE TAX BASE.
Facus on achieving a resilient tax base to fund community care services, by balancing future
economic development strotegies and land use decisions with current community service
expectations and fiscal realities. Keep industrial areas intact.
2.
WHEAT RIDGE WILL PRIORITIZE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
The plan should support activities and growth patterns that preserve or promote a balance
of considerations, including the climate and environment.
3.
WHEAT RIDGE WILL SUPPORT ENERGY AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION.
Explore opportunities to increase conservation of energy and resources in city progroms and
with private development.
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WHEAT RIDGE WILL BE AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY.
Identify barriers for octive lifestyles (i.e., pedestrian cannectivity) and focus on promoting a
healthy lifestyle for residents, including programs and activities such as Safe Routes to
School, farmer's morket, community gardens, and Walk and Watch. Ensure that emphasis
is given to 0 broad range of age groups, from children to young families to the city's growing
senior population.
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WHEAT RIDGE
A Plan for A Brigh t fl., lu r.
Character Areas Mapping Exercise
Executive Summary
March 25, 2009 Community Meeting
The Character Areas group mapping exercise gathered input fram cammunity members an the draft
"character areas" maps presented by the planning team. The draft maps built an a mapping exercise
campleted by the Citizen Advisary Cammittee in March 2009, and included infarmatian fram Subarea Plan
effarts. Meeting attendees worked in small groups ta review and comment on draft character area and key
choices maps. This summary outlines the comments and overall trends recorded on the character area
maps, and responses to the key choices questions . Detailed comments and suggestians far the character
areas are provided in the full summary document.
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LOWER DENSITY NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS
This character area encompasses those neighborhoods which are lower density and predominantly stable.
Community members generally agreed thot the areas outlined as "Lower Density Neighborhoods" are
accurate, and recommended the addition of the areas north of 38'h Avenue ond south of Clear Creek to
this character area. Common topics and ideas for the low density neighborhood character areas included:
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Preservation of views;
Design standards for new development and redevelopment;
Pragrams and funding to encourage mointenance and energy efficiency upgrades;
Zoning stability and security;
Attracting new residents (especially younger famil ies); and
Pedestrian impravements in busy areas, but not in all residential neighborhoods.
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NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND TRANSITION AREAS
This character area represents predominantly residential neighborhoods thot are in need of revitalization
and/or are groduolly tronsforming to other uses over time. Community members confirmed the
revitalization and transition areas shown on the maps, and common themes among their comments
included:
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These areos should keep a residential core and transition to higher intensity uses (potentially
mixed-use) olong major corridors;
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Promote home ownership to increase stabil ity;
Neighborhood centers, neighborhood identity, and pedestrian improvements could renew
interest in these areas; and
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Maintain offordable rental housing but reinvest in deterioroting properties.
Neighborhood Revitalization and Transltloning Areas
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COMMERCIAL CENTERS AND REDEVELOPMENT AREAS
This character area represents commercial corridors that need redevelopment and locations for potential
future commercial centers. Community members agreed that Wadsworth Blvd., Kipling Street, and 38'"
Avenue are among the major corridors needing redevelopment, and that potential future centers are
located along Youngfield Street, near the future Gold Line transit station, and at the major intersections
along Wadsworth and Kipl ing Streets. General trends and consensus among their comments include:
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Old strip commercial properties could redevelop into mixed-use developments;
Focus on updating major corridors and existing centers, especially those that could be seen as
the city's gateways;
Promote a mix of local businesses and notional retailers;
Attract more restaurants, an upscale grocery store, and hardware store;
The areas near the hospita l have potential to redevelop with on emphasis on health/healthcare .
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PRIMARY JOBS AREAS
This character area represents potential future primary employment areas. Community members agreed
with the locations shown, and emphasized the importance of the area surraunding the future transit
station. General themes among their comments included:
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Attract sustoinability, clean energy, ond biotechnology-related industries; ond
Work with employers to promote living in Wheat Ridge .
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TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AREAS
Areas that need roadway improvements, pedestrian routes and crossings, and transit improvements are
represented on this map . Community members stressed the importance of adding bicycle/pedestrian
routes along major corridors including 32"" and 38'" Avenues, Kipling and Wadsworth, and also highlighted
the need to connect the future transit station to the parts of the community south of 1-70. Common topics
in their comments included:
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Need for better synchronization of stop lights and crossing timing;
Sidewalks are not necessary in all areas, especially lower density neighborhoods;
Sidewalks are necessary along major corridors, and it would be nice to have them detached
and separated from the road with landscaping;
Vibront streetscapes may also help revitalize and retain businesses;
Focus on increasing the mobility of the growing senior community.
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CHARACTER AREA KEY CHOICES
The following "key choices" refer to areas in the community where a variety of opinions and feedback is
needed to establish a clear direction. Community members worked in groups to weigh in on each choice,
although groups were not required to have a consensus among all members. The results of their selections
and an overview of their comments follow.
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Key Choice Area
A. TRANSIT STATION AREA
Should the future transit station area develop with an emphasis on primary jobs (including office and lightindustrial uses) or mixed-use commercial (including retail, office, and higher density housing)?
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Mixed-use commercial (3 graups supported)
Primary jobs (2 groups supported)
Both commercial and primary jobs (2 groups supported)
Community members were divided about how the future transit station area should develop. Some
community members expressed desire for both types af uses, while others were concerned that a mixed-use
commercial center would detract from other commercial centers in the core of Wheat Ridge. Advocates
for a mixed-use commercial emphasis noted the opportunity for transit oriented development so that
people would not have to rely as much on their cars for transportotion .
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B. AREA WEST OF 1-70
Should the area around the future Cabela's store develop with an emphasis on retail or primary
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Retail (6 groups supported)
Primary jobs (0 groups supported)
Both (2 groups supported)
Again, community members were divided about how the area west of 1-70 (near the future Cabela's store)
should develop. Comments included the need for potience to wait for a quality and suitable development
for this area . Some community members saw potential for regional retail with the Cabela's stare as a
primary anchor, while others saw opportunities to mix commercial and primary jobs, possibly as an
extension of the future transit statian area .
TOWN CENTER
Do you think the community should prioritize the development of a Town Center?
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Yes (6 groups supported)
Na (2 groups supported)
Community members generally support the idea of a "Town Center" development; however, some people
expressed interest in a number af smaller centers distributed throughout the community. Potential
locations far the Tawn Center include Wadswarth at 44" Ave., Kipling Street at 38" Ave ., the existing City
Hall property (expanded ta the south), and along 38" Ave . Those who advocated for a Town Center
envisianed it encompassing a variety of uses including City Hall, a public library, post office, cafes,
restaurants, shops, galleries, retail, entertainment, landscaping, and gathering places.
32 ND TO 38 TH AVENUE AREA
What is your perception of the neighborhood area between 32"dand 38"' Avenues between Sheridan and
Wadsworth? Is this area relatively stable, in need of revitalization in certain areas, or gradually transitioning
to other uses over time??
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Relatively stable (1 group supported)
In need of revitalization in certain areas (7 groups supported)
Gradually transitioning to other uses (1 group supported)
Community members generally saw portions of this area as in need of revitalization and reinvestment.
Many saw the potential for this area to transform into an area like the Highlands neighborhood in Denver,
or a primary community gateway. Several people noted the need to focus on promoting home ownership
due to the increasing number of rentals in this area and lack of property maintenance. Others added that
new businesses and home improvement loans could help add stability.
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Envision Wheat Ridge - Comprehensive Plan Update
Wheat Ridge Council Update
Presentation: Overview
1. Planning Process Update
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2. Community Profile: Economic & Fiscal
3 . Update and Discussion:
./ Draft Vision and Goo ls
./ Charader Areas
Joint Council and Planning
Commission Study Session
./ Key Choices
4. Next Steps
April 6. 2009
Reminder: Schedule
Reminder: What will be in the Plan?
Wheal Ridge Comprehensive Plan Update--Schedule
City Code says it will address the
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• Established cha racter
• Goa ls a nd objectives
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• Economic bose
• Public facilities
• Parks a nd open space
• Transportation
• Prevention of poll ution
• Resource conservation
Reminder: Plan Preparatian/ Adoption
Pion will contoin Gools, Policies,
Actions and Maps.
• Planning Commission:
• Must prepare and make a recommendation
for the pion to Council.
• City Council:
• Must adopt it (City Cod e) and set policies to
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Interviews (Stakeholders)
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Community Meetings
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Technical Advisory Group
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Staff/ Consultants
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WHEAT RIDGE RECREATION
Single-fomily neighborhoods
Lock of community gateway/ entrance
local business!!s and inveslment
City image and obility to ottroct residents
and visilors
Atlroclive signog!l
Vibrant slreetscope$
Mix of businessM and stores
Re(fllolion opportunities
Rondam orchile<turehignoge
Tree canopy and · country" feel
Run·down and doled properties
Greenbetl. parks, and open spoce
Greenbelt occess ond signege
Convenienltronsportotion
Pedestrion amenities
Pedestrian spaces/ sidewalks olong mojor
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Multi-uSII development
Lock of property maintenance
Property moinleooflce
No londscoping along commercial
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Prepared Profile
Sections Since last
Economics : How Much Land?
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Potential future reside ntial : apprax. 3,000 ho useholds
• AHoched: 500-1,400 units, including
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Development Potential
townhomes/condos
• Detached: 250- 1,700 units
Economy and Fiscal
Conditions
Retail/Office/ lndustriol Demond (2035) :
Additional 553 million in re laillpendir.g polenhollv allocal
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• Great concern about losing current retailers
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• 60% of budgel revenues ore
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107 acres: regional retail uses
30-52 acres (180,000 to 3 I 5,000 sf): office
140 acres (850,000 sf) : industrial
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• Significant efforts directed toward increasing
revenues (aHracting / retaining retail.)
4. Droft Vision (work in progress)
Key Values (organize goals)
Wheat Ridge will be a promin e nt and sustai na bl e
city, w ith a bright future built upon the
• Promote a Resilient Economy with Balanced
land Uses
• Preserve and Reinvest in Neighborhoods and
Housing
• Enhance Community Character and Design
• Increase Transportation Connections ond
Options
• Provide Quality Community Amenities,
Services, and Resources
• Focus on Sustainoble Community Growth
foundation o f the community's maj or assets
(one-of-o-k ind neighborhoods, unique cu lture
and hi story, abundant open space, te rrific views,
and proximity to Clear Creek) . Th e commun ity
will balance its brood, resilient loca l economy
that provides family wage jobs and thriving
business districts with its friendl y and comfortabl e
neighborhoods, convenient tronsportotion
opti ons, va luable services, and a high quality of
life for all resid ents.
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5. Character Areas
·While still important, not as much
interest in rural past.
• Plan needs to be more bold
(pro-revitalization in certain areas)
Why have we been asking?
• land use patterns matter!
• Fiscal consequences and tradeoffs
• Quality of life impacts
• City and districts' ability to proyide services
• Troruportolion system function
• Discussion
• Environmental qvolity
• Vision and goo Is will be tied to character areas
• Precursor to a strategic land use plan
Character Areas
lower Density Neighborhoods
• lower Density Neighborhoods
• Neighborhood Revitalization and Transition
Areas
• Commercial/Mixed-Use Centers and
Redevelopment Areas
• Primary Job Areas
• Transportation Improvement Areas
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• Adopt design standards
• Promote maintenance/ energy
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• Attract new young families
• Make pedestrian
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Neighborhood Transition Areas
Transitional Areas, also ...
• Keep residential core, transition to
higher density (even mixed-use)
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• Promote ownership
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• Retain existing
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• Attract clean: energy, biotech
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A. Transit Station
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B. W. of I· 70 : Most support retail
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C. Town Center: "Yes" but maybe
smaller centers. Variety of uses.
D. 32"d to 38·h : Needs revitalization
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B. Cabala's Site - Mix?
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Memorandum
TO:
THROUGH:
Randy Young, City
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Kenneth, Johnstone, Community Development Director
Sally Payne, Senior Planner
DATE:
March 23, 2009
SUBJECT:
April 6, 2009 City Council Study Session
Potential projects for use of CDBG funds
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BACKGROUND
The City receives an annual allocation of Federal Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Jefferson County. The City
bas approximately $133,000 of unexpended flmds from our 2007 allocation that needs to
be spent so the County is not over their allowed limit for unexpended funds . In addition,
the County has indicated they will be recapturing approximately $175,000 of CDBG
funds that also needs to be spent. The County has indicated this $175,000 could be
redistributed to Wheat Ridge if we can identify an eligible project or projects. Therefore,
there is approximately $308,000 in COBG funds that needs to be committed by July I,
2009.
[n 2008, City Council adopted a policy for how to use CDBG funding, which states the
following:
The City shall use CDBG funds to support implementation of the Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy. This includes: 1) revitalization and infrastructure
improvements to distressed commercial corridors and low to moderate income
neighborhoods to eliminate slum and blight; 2) improvements to residential
housing through the rehabilitation of existing rental and owner occupied housing;
3) initiatives to increase home ownership; and 4) economic and communily
development and redevelopment opportunities and programs.
In 2008, the City also made specific allocations of2007 CDBG·funds:
• $50,000 to JCHA for their single family rehab program
• $50,000 to the Senior Resource Center capital campaign
Late in 2008, at Councilmember Gokey's initiation, the City Council approved a motion
allocating an additional $100,000 of2007 funds to the JCHA's single family rehab
program. Ideally, the City's 2008 and 2009 jurisdictional funds will be put towards an
economic development project such as 44th and Wadsworth or a project on 38 th Ave. at
possibly High Ct. This type of project would best implement City Council 's policy of
expending CDBG funds to support the NRS.
ACTION ITEM
Given the fact that we do not have a project currently moving forward at 441h and
Wadsworth, the City needs to identity another manner in which to spend the $308,000.
The spending needs to be consistent with CDBG regulations and the policy Council
adopted last year.
City staff from Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works have
identified potential projects for expenditure of these short term CDBG funds : The
following ideas were generated.
Economic development projects that were discussed include:
To provide grants to vacant restaurant owners on 38 1h Ave. to assist them in doing
renovations that would help them release the restaurants. (need to confirm
interior improvements are eligible)
Energy efficiency grants to businesses to update their properties.
Fayade improvements to businesses in a targeted area like 38 1h Ave. and Teller St.
Potential Parks and Recreation projects include but are not limited to:
Replaster Leisure Pool at Recreation Center - $120,000
Installation of slide tray nm out tray at outdoor pool - $30,000 estimated
Senior/Community Center front desk remodel and portico renovation - $25,000
Independence St. Bridge redecking Open Space - $25,000
The eligibility of the above projects would need to be confirmed with HUD. Projects that
are considered "routine maintenance" of public facilities are generally not considered
eligible for funding.
Public Works has indicated the following projects could potentially be completed using
these funds:
Reconstruction of Lee St. north of 441h Ave. - $200,000
Reconstruction of Jellison St. south of 44th Ave. - $190,000
Storm sewer west of Wadsworth Blvd. on 48 1h Ave. - $240,000
Drainage on Garrison St. - $250,000
Another option that has been discussed is putting the funds towards multi-family rental
inspection program through the funding of additional contract staff in either Community
Development or the Police Department. It is estimated this program would cost
approximately $100,000 for a pilot program to inspect all multi-family properties in
complexes with 10 or more units . The long term goal would be to have the program be
self-sustaining through rental registration fees . It is not recommended that CDBG be
looked at as an ongoing revenue source for this program as it would tie up future years of
COBG funding representing a policy shift in the use of CDBG funds.
Additional funding for programs that WR2020 provides would be yet another manner in
which to spend the funds, though there has generally been reluctance by WR2020 to
accept CDBG funds for their programs.
ST AFF RECOMMENDATION
After reviewing the above options for expenditure of the funds, staff recommends
dividing the funds as stated below:
- $100,000 to the multi-family rental inspection pilot program
- $100,000 to WR2020 for a targeted loan or grant program for commercial
reinvestment projects on 38 th Ave.
Remaining approximately $113 ,000 to Parks and Recreation projects.
Staff would like direction from City Council on how to expend the potential $308,000 of
CDBG funds. Once we have a list of possible project(s), staff will work with Jefferson
County Community Development staff to ensure that all selected projects meet national
CDBG objectives and are eligible projects.

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

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