HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session Packet 07-16-12STUDY SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W. 29th Ave.
Wheat Ridge CO
July 16, 2012
6:30p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
.1. Elected Officials ' Report(s)
2. Jefferson County Schools Presentation
~ Staff Report( s)
a) Closure of City Parking Lot-38th Ave. Events
b) Architectural and Site Design Manual Update
4. Foothills Animal Shelter IGA
5. Discussion of 2010 Model Traffic Code
6. Amendment to the Current Amplified Sound Ordinance
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Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
Mayor and City Council
Patrick Goff, City Managerili
DATE: July 10, 2012
SUBJECT: Jeffco School District Bond and Mill Levy Ballot Questions
Representatives from the Jefferson County School District will be in attendance at the July 16th
study session to present to City Council their proposal for a Mill Levy Override and Bond
election in November 2012. The following individuals are scheduled to attend the meeting:
• Cindy Stevenson, Superintendent
• Jill Fellman, Secretary, Board ofEducation
• GriffWirth, Principal , Wheat Ridge Senior
• Warren Blair, Principal , Wheat Ridge 5-8
• John Martinez, Principal , Wilmore Davis Elementary
Attachments:
1. Jeffco Public Schools Budget Highlights 2012-2013
2. Jeffco: Just the Facts -May 2012
3. Jeffco Fast Facts
4. Proposed 2012 Bond Scope, May 23 , 2012
5. Mill Levy Override and Bond Ballot Questions
Budget Highlights
2012-2013
Building Bright Futures
"The Board of Education worked hard to protect our classrooms and schools despite the
reductions in state funding. We collaborated with our community, our employees, and our
district leadership to sustain our conservative financial path and preserve our traditions of
excellence."
-Lesley Dahlkemper, President, Jeffco Board of Education
Jeffco:
Money Spent in the Right
Places for Academic
Excellence
11"18tructlonal Support
Special Education 11"18tructlon
School Administration
Operation• and Maintenance
Gener.~l Admlnlstnltlon
• $5 million
• $5 million
• $3 million
• $7 million
Budget Recommendations: 2012-2013
Total: $20 million in Budget Balancing Efforts
Continued 3% Reduction in Employee Compensation
Additional Funds from jeffco's Rainy Day Fund
Reduced Transfer to Capital Funds
Reductions from Central Administration, Support & Services
Potential Budget Reductions: 2013-2014
$43 million
• Includes reductions in classroom teachers, instrumental music teachers, counselors, teacher
librarians, and instructional coaches
• Details available at www.jeffcopublicschools.or&
jeffco's budget challenges are not over.
Jeffco History-Efficient
• Since 2010, the district has cut more than $60 million from the budget
• If jeffco had not had a "rainy day fund" (savings account), reductions would have been
closer to $127 million
]effco is continuously seeking efficient and lean operations.
Why the reductions? Per child state funding has declined .
• 2009-2010 $7,069 • 2011 -2012 $6,309
• 2010-2011 $6,637 • 2012-2013 $6,180 (estimated)
State economic impacts have resulted in reductions in revenues from the State.
Budget Highlights
2012-2013
Jeffco schools budget plan saves most painful cuts for 2013-14
Source : The Denver Post Feb . 1 7 , 2012
Jefferson County Public Schools officials and
members of the School Board announced
Friday a two-year program of budget cuts
they say will spare classrooms and save
teaching jobs for 2012-13, b u t not in 2013-14.
After a weekend summit among school
administrators, staff and representatives of
the school employees' association and the
Jeffco Education Association, the
announcement follows months of meetings
and public forums designed to prioritize the
cuts.
Jeffco Board of Education president Les ley
Dahlkemper broke the cuts into two one -year
plans. She d escribed the recommendations as
tentative plans and solutions to the budget
crisis.
"These protect the classroom, preserve jobs
and are financially responsible," she said.
The reductions amount to nearly $20 million
in the first year and close to $44 million in the
second.
Dahlkemper said, "This crisis is a result of
fewer dollars from the state."
Many of the reductions that otherwise would
have been required in the first year would be
offset by pulling $5 million from reserves and
$3 million from capital transfer funds. Two
furlough days for schools and staff also are
being considered.
A 3 percent cut in compensation to school
staff will continue, which carries over from
the past two years.
At least 31 central administrative pos itions
will be eliminated, but the Outdoor Lab is safe
for one more year, as are elementary music
programs and teacher-librarians.
However, when it comes to the second year,
Superintendent Cindy Stevenson said, "It's
slash and burn."
In 2013-14, there are 600 job reductions and
no provision for Outdoor Lab .
Jefferson County Education Association
president Kerrie Dallman said, "It's kicking
the can down the road one more year."
For more information on the budget cuts, go
to www.jeffcopublic schools.org.
When asked about the possibility of a mill-
levy override in 2012, Dahlkemper said,
"That's something we need to hear from the
community."
She added that the expected funds from a
bond levy has traditionally been $30 million
to $40 million. But she said even if voters say
yes, "We're still looking at cuts and will have
to make tough choices."
It's been eight years since a mill levy passed
in the district.
Dallman said the state needs to work on long-
term solutions.
"It's time for our community and our state to
take the lead and decide what kind of
education our students deserve -world -
class or substandard," she said.
JEFF CO
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Jeffc:o: Just the Facts-May 201z;'!!~~S:c£
Achievement
CSAP/TCAP
• Jeffco students who score advanced or proficient, continue to outperform the state average in reading,
writing, math and science in all grades.
• Jeffco's 10th grade math scores for 2010-11 are higher than those of Douglas County, Cherry Creek and
the state .
Math -Percentage Poverty Rate
Advanced/Proficient
Jeffco 42% 31%
Colorado 32% 40%
Cherry Creek 39% 26%
Douglas 41% 11%
Boulder 49% 18%
• Jeffco's third-grade reading results show that 80 percent of third graders are reading at proficient or
advanced levels on TCAP in 2012. Only five percent score in the unsatisfactory range; the number of
third graders who need significant support in reading is 312.
Graduation rate
• There are several different ways to calculate the graduation rate:
);> Total graduation rate (including charters, option and programs for students at-risk): 79.1 percent
);> Neighborhood graduation rate: 86 percent
);> Graduation rate including fifth-year students: 89 percent
• According to Education Week, Jeffco has the third highest graduation rate for the 50 largest school
districts in the U.S.
• Jeffco's class of 2009 had 75.7 percent of students in two or four-year institutions of higher education
one year following graduation (according to a new report from the Colorado Commission on Higher
Education).
• Comparing U.S. student achievement to students in other countries should be done cautiously.
Comparisons must consider the similarities and differences in population. Economist Robert J.
Samuelson said, "U .S. schools do about as well as the best systems elsewhere in educating similar
students."
• According to the 2010-11 School Performance Framework ratings, 85 percent of schools in Jeffco will
receive the highest accreditation plan assignment, Performance, from the Colorado Department of
Education. For the state overall, 70 percent of schools earned a Performance rating.
Jeffco Student
Achievement:
]effco: Building Futures Every day
Jeffc:o: Just the Fac:ts-May 201zR~~S2
Leading the way in choice. reform and transparency
Transparency
• Jeffco was one of the first school districts in Colorado to post its financial transactions in a searchable
online database, prompting the Independence Institute to say, " .. .Jeffco, Colorado's largest school
district, has established itself as a national leader in public education financial transparency ... "
• Jeffco's transparency website recently won a Sunny Award from the Sunshine Review which honors the
most transparent websites in the nation. Out of 6,000 websites reviewed, only 214 of them earned a
Sunny Award.
Choice
• Jeffco has multiple charter (14} and option schools (10}.
• In addition, families can choose among excellent neighborhood schools-Jeffco's traditions of
excellence have kept public tax dollars in public schools, not in private or corporate schools.
• A three-year trend of choice enrollment rates for resident students shows a stable enrollment with a
median of:
~ 70.6 percent of students enrolling in their neighborhood school
~ 19 percent of students choice enrolling in another neighborhood school
~ 10.4 percent of students choice enrolling in a charter, option or special school
Reform
• Jeffco is the recipient of an innovative research and development project in 20 schools to test new
ways of doing business, because we believe even great teachers can get better.
• In those schools, teachers and principals will spend the next three years researching whether we can
dramatically improve student learning by reforming the way we compensate and support teachers.
• This project is one way Jeffco teachers are leaders in the education reform that is happening in
Colorado and across the nation.
Jeffco: Just the Facts-May 201~~~sg
Budget
Reductions
• Budget reductions total $63 million or 9 percent between
2009 -10 and 2011-12.
REDUCTIONS
• The dollars Jeffco has received from the state have dropped
$761 per student ($7,070 in 2009 -10 to $6,309 in 2012 -13}.
• Jobs eliminated between 2009-2012: 447
);> 7 percent administrative
);> 6 percent licensed
);> 5 percent support staff
• Between 2009-10 and 2011 -12, Jeffco's rainy day fund, or savings
account, was spent down by $73 million; without it, budget
reductions would have been more than $130 million.
Expenditures
• Expenditures have gone up since 2004 because of:
$63,175,300
);> The American Recovery and Reinvestment dollars (federal) which are now gone.
);> Federal Edujobs funding which is now gone.
);> Amendment 23 provisions which provided an additional one percent to school funding which are
now gone .
);> Transfers from Jeffco's rainy day funds, which have been spent down by $73 million.
);> The voter-approved mill levy override which raised revenue beginning in 2004.
• Between 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011 -12, expenditures and transfers decreased by seven
percent ($669 million in 2009-10 compared to $619 million in 2011-12) while inflation was 5.5
percent .
• Decreases in Jeffco's budget will continue in 2012 -13 .
How is the money spent?
• Jeffco spent approximately $7,734 per pupil in 2011-12. Jeffco calculates this general fund operating
expense like every other school district in Colorado.
Taking the district's total budget and dividing it by
the number of students is a false and misleading
amount for per pupil funding. (It double-counts
revenues and expenditures between funds and
doesn't take into account specific requirements of
grants.)
• Over the course of the 173-day school year, it costs
approximately $42 dollars a day to educate each of
our 85,796 students.
• Every dollar spent from the general fund has 84
cents going into the classroom and classroom
$.10
$.01
$.08
$.11
$.05
Speaial E*-tion l....truation
School Admini.tratlon
support. Only 16 cents goes to operations, maintenance and general administration.
Jeffc:o: Just the Facts-May 20l~~~~S2
Employees
• Jeffco has 133 central administrators budgeted in the general fund for
2011-12. These central administrators oversee 14,000 full-time, part-
time and temporary employees.
• Jeffco spends approximately 3 percent of the general fund compensation
budget on central administrative staff.
• According to a third-party analysis of the 20 largest school districts in
Colorado:
>-Jeffco is below the average in spending on administrative and support
costs .
>-Jeffco is above the average in spending on instruction and schools.
Return on investment
• According to a report issued by the Center for American Progress. Jeffco received a "green" rating
indicating the highest return on investment. The study "measures the academic achievement a school
district produces relative to its educational spending, while controlling for factors outside a district's
control, such as cost of living and students in poverty."
• Jeffco was one of only two districts in the Denver metro area to receive the "green" rating.
Compensation
PERA -Public Employees Retirement Account
• PERA contributions are mandated by state statute . Under state law, Jeffco's contribution to PERA will
increase to 15.65 percent next year; employee contribution will be 8.0 percent.
• Regardless of the outcome of an election, the district will continue to pay into PERA because it is a
state legislated requirement.
Employee pay and benefits
• In 2011 -12 and 2012 -13, Jeffco employees have
continued to take a three percent reduction in
compensation.
• If employees had been required to take an
additional one percent reduction to cover the cost
of PERA, their pay would have been reduced by four
percent.
• A four percent reduction would jeopardize the
ability for Jeffco to keep the best and brightest
teachers, leaders and support staff because we
compete with other districts that can afford to pay
more.
• Additionally, employee monthly contributions for
family medical, dental and vision benefits have risen
more than 300 percent over the past eight years.
COMPENSATION
two years
continuing 3% reduction
HEALTH CARE
employees absorbed
300% increase in
family care
]effco: Traditions of Great Teachers
Jeffco Fast Facts
• 2009-2010 through 2011-2012: $63,175,300
• 9% of the Operational Budget
• $7611ess per child between 2009-2010 and 2012-2013 from the state
• $7,069 to $6,309
• 2009-2010: $562,000,000
• 2012-2013: $509,000,000
•133 central administrators for 1
• 2012-2013 spending will be below that of 2007-2008
• Rainy Day Fund (savings account) spent down $73,000,000
•Worst Case Scenario : $43-$4S million of reductions
•Rainy Day Funds (Savings Account) Drained
anguage 1s approve
•600 Jobs Lost (Including 396 teachers and 85 .3 librarians, counselors, and instructional coaches)
•Demand for schools is reflected in the market value of every residential property
•Each additonal dollar of local property tax increases property values by an estimated average of $34.27
•School system quality according to NAEP is correlated with higher property values
Fast Facts: Business Edition June 2012
PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-ALAMEDA
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Deane
Kendrick Lakes
Lasley
Patterson International
Patterson Preschool
Stein Elementary
Stein Preschool
Middle Schools
O'Connell
High Schools
Alameda
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Scope
HV AC system renovation
Electrical system repairs
Security system partial replacement
Sidewalk repair
HV AC system renovation
Fire alarm & security system replacement
Security system partial replacement
No critical needs funded
Security system partial replacement
Exterior envelope repairs
No critical needs funded
Security system and paging system upgrades
Fire alarm & security syste m upgrade
Sidewalk repair
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-ARVADA
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Arvada K-8
Fitzmorris
Foster
Hackberry Hill
Lawrence
Peck
Secrest
Swanson
Thomson
Scope
Electrical system partial replacement
Additional exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm & security system replacement
Exterior envelope upgrades
HV AC system renovation
Additional exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm & security system replacement
Electrical system partial replacement
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
Boiler replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC partial replacement
Roof replacement
Additional exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
HV AC partial replacement
Additional exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
HV AC partial replacement
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
Roof replacement
Sidewalk repair I replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-ARVADA, continued
Campus Name
Middle Schools
North Arvada
High Schools
Arvada
Scope
Bleacher repair I replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
HV AC unit replacement
Roof replacement
Bleacher repair I replacement
Electrical system renewal
Additional HV AC system renovation
Security system upgrade
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-ARVADA WEST
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Allendale
Campbell
Fairmount
Fremont
Stott
Vanderhoof
Middle Schools
Drake
Oberon
High Schools
Arvada West
Scope
HVAC system renovation
Security system replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Exterior envelope restoration
Partial HV AC system renovation
Additional exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Electrical system partial replacement
HV AC partial replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
HV AC partial replacement
Partial roof replacement
See Ralston Valley Articulation
No critical needs
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May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-BEAR CREEK
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Bear Creek K-8
Green Gables
Kendall vue
Peiffer
Red Rocks
Westgate
Middle Schools
Carmody
High Schools
Bear Creek
Scope
No critical needs
Water heater replacement
Security system panel replacement
Fire alarm system renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Additional exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm & security system renovation
HV AC system renovation
Electrical system repair
Additional HV AC system renovation
Security system replacement
Bleacher repair I replacement
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Plumbing system restoration
No critical needs
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-CHATFIELD
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Bradford Intermediate
Bradford Primary
Coronado
Mortensen
Shaffer
Stony Creek
Ute Meadows
Scope
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Roof replacement
Additional HV AC system renovation
HV AC system renovation
Parking lot & sidewalk repair I replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
HV AC system renovation
Roof replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
Electrical system partial replacement
HVAC system renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Electrical system partial replacement
HV AC system renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Site drainage system restoration
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-CHATFIELD, continued
Campus Name
Middle Schools
Deer Creek
Falcon Bluffs
High Schools
Chatfield
Scope
Bleacher repair I replacement
Backup chiller repair I replacement
Roofing partial replacement
Paging system partial replacement
No critical needs
HV AC system renovation
Roof replacement
Sidewalk repair I replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-COLUMBINE
Ca mpu s N am e
El eme ntary Sc hools
Columbine Hills
Columbine Preschool
Dutch Creek
Governor's Ranch
Leawood
Normandy
Mi ddle Schools
Ken Caryl
High Sc hools
Columbine
Scope
Additional exterior envelope restoration
HV AC system renovation
Roofing partial replacement
Surplused cottage B & C and temp June 2012
No critical needs in cottage A
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system partial replacement
Additional exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
HV AC system renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Bleacher repair I replacement
Exterior envelope replacement
Water heater replacement
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Water heater replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-CONIFER
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Elk Creek
Marsh dale
West Jefferson
West Jeff Preschool
Middle Schools
West Jefferson
High Schools
Conifer
Scope
HV AC system renovation
Fire hydrant replacement
Septic system restoration
Electrical transformer replacement
Sidewalk repair
Electrical system partial replacement
Domestic water system restoration
Decommission June 2012
Additional exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Partial roof replacement
Bleacher repair/ replacement
Elevator upgrade
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
Paving & concrete replacement
Water & wastewater treatment plant upgrades
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-DAKOTA RIDGE
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Blue Heron
Colorow
Mount Carbon
Powderhorn
Westridge
Middle Schools
Summit Ridge
High Schools
Dakota Ridge
Scope
HV AC system renovation
Security system panel replacement
Water heater replacement
Sidewalk repair/ replacement
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
Exterior door & hardware replacement
Paging & security system replacement
Bleacher replacement
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Roof replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-EVERGREEN
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Bergen Meadow
Bergen Valley
Parmalee
Wilmot
Middle Schools
Evergreen
High Schools
Evergreen
Scope
Fire alarm & security system replacement
Additional HV AC system renovation
Roof replacement
Security system panel replacement
Exterior door & hardware replacement
HV AC system renovation
Septic system restoration
HV AC system renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Partial HV AC system renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Elevator repair I replacement
Fire alarm & security system replacement
Additional HV AC system renovation
Locker replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-GOLDEN
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Kyffin
Jolm and Karen Litz Preschool
Mitchell
Pleasant View
Ralston
Shelton
Welchester
Middle Schools
Bell
High Schools
Golden
Scope
Power services upgrade
Security system partial replacement
No critical needs
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Exterior envelope restoration
HV AC system renovation
Paging & security system replacement
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Exterior door replacement
HV AC system renovation
HV AC system renovation
Paging & security system replacement
Electrical panel replacement
Exterior door hardware replacement
HV AC system renovation
Bleacher repair I replacement
Paging & security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Paving replacement
No critical needs
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-GREEN MOUNTAIN
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Devinny
Foothills
Green Mountain
Hutchinson
Florence Irwin Preschool
Rooney Ranch
Middle Schools
Dunstan
High Schools
Green Mountain
Scope
Door hardware replacement
Paging system replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Security system panel replacement
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Additional exterior envelope restoration
HV AC system partial renovation
HVAC system partial renovation
Fire alarm & security system replacement
No critical needs
HV AC system partial renovation
Partial roof replacement
No critical needs
Bleacher repair I replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Security system replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-JEFFERSON
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Edgewater
Lumberg
Martensen
Molholm
Stevens K-4
Middle S chools
Wheat Ridge 5-8
High Schools
Jefferson
Scope
Exterior door & hardware replacemen t
HV AC system partial renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Ex terior door & hard ware replacemen t
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
Roof replacement
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Declared surplus -to be sold July 2012
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system par tial renovation
Sidewalk repair I replacement
Exterior door hardware replacement
Bleacher repair I replacement
Security system replacement
Exterior door replacement
Fire alarm & paging system replacement
Sidewalk repair I replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-LAKEWOOD
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Belmar
Eiber
Glermon Heights
Slater
South Lakewood
Middle Schools
Creighton
High Schools
Lakewood
Scope
Electrical switchgear replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Roof replacement
Security system replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
HV AC system partial renovation
Paging & security system replacement
Sidewalk repair/ replacement
Fire alarm, paging & security system replacement
Partial HV AC system renovation
Roofing partial replacement
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Roofing partial replacement
Water heater replacement
Paging system replacement
Bleacher repair/ replacement
Sidewalk repair/ replacement
Auditorium stage/ theater lighting replacement
Upper bleacher repair/ replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-POMONA
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Little
Parr
Warder
Weber
Zerger
Middle Schools
Moore
High Schools
Pomona
Scope
Exterior door hardware replacement
Paging system replacement
Water heater replacement
Exterior door & hardware replacement
Security system replacement
HV AC system renovation
Roof replacement
HV AC system renovation
Decommissioned -no critical needs
Exterior door replacement
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Paging system replacement
Site drainage restoration
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-RALSTON VALLEY
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Coal Creek Canyon K-8
Meiklejohn
Sierra
VanArsdale
West Woods
Middle Schools
Oberon
Wayne Carle
High Schools
Ralston Valley
Scope
HV AC system partial renovation
Security system replacement
Sidewalk repair I replacement
No critical needs
Security system replacement
Paving repair I replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
Boiler replacement
Security system panel replacement
See Standley Lake Articulation Area
Exterior envelope restoration
Partial HV AC system renovation
Security system replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BO ND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-STANDLEY LAKE
Campu s Name
Elementary Schools
Adams
Lukas
Ryan
Semper
Sheridan Green
W itt
Middle Schools
Mandalay
Wayne Carle
High Schools
Standley Lake
Scope
Ex terior door replacement
HV AC system partial ren ovation
Ex te ri o r door replacement
HV AC system & controls partial renovation
Paging system replacement
Electrical system renovation
Paging system replacement
Electrical system renovation
Fire alarm & securi ty system replacemen t
HV AC system partial renovation
Bleach er repair/ replacement
No critical needs
Bleacher replacement
Paging & security system replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
ARTICULATION AREA-WHEAT RIDGE
Campus Name
Elementary Schools
Norma Anderson Preschool
Kullerstrand
Maple Grove
Pennington
Prospect Valley
Stober
Vivian
Wilmore-Davis
Middle Schools
Everitt
High Schools
Wheat Ridge
Scope
No critical needs
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Exterior envelope restoration
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Exterior envelope restoration
HV AC system partial renovation
Security system panel replacement
Fire alarm, paging & security system renovation
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Sidewalk I site access repair & replacement
Paging system replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Additional exterior envelope restoration
HV AC system partial renovation
Paving repair I replacement
Security alarm replacement
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CHARTER SCHOOLS
PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
Scope at charter schools is currently being assessed and evaluated. $5.6 million of tl1e total
bond program is budgeted to accommodate ilie critical needs at charter schools iliat are district
owned, charter school owned or charter school building corporation owned.
Campus Name
Collegiate Academy
Compass Montessori -Golden
Compass Montessori-Wheat Ridge
Excel Academy
Free Horizon
Jefferson Academy
Montessori Peaks Academy
Mountain Phoenix of Wheat Ridge
New America
Rocky Mountain Academy -
Evergreen
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Two Roads High School
Woodrow Wilson Academy
Scope
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
To Be Determined
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
DISTRICTWIDE/ OPTION SCHOOLS
Campus Name
Brady Exploration School &
Literacy Center Preschool
Connections Learning Center
Dennison Elementary School
D'Evelyn Junior/Senior HS
Jeffco Open School
LongViewHS
Manning School
McLain Community HS
Fletcher Miller Special
Sobesky Academy
Warren Occupation Technical Center
(OTC) High School
Warren OTC North Campus
Scope
Electrical power service & panel replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Roof replacement
No critical needs
Additional exterior envelope
Fire alarm & security system replacement
HV AC system partial renovation
Partialroofreplacement
Chiller & cooling tower
Water heater replacement
Exterior lighting replacement
Exterior envelope restoration
Roof & skylight replacement
Security system replacement
No critical needs
Fire alarm & security system replacement
Exterior door replacement
Security system replacement
Electrical transformer replacement
HV AC system partial replacement
HV AC system partial replacement
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PROPOSED 2012 BOND SCOPE
May 23,2012
OUTDOOR EDUCATION LAB SCHOOLS
Campus Name
Mt. Evans OELS
Windy Peak OELS
Scope
Emergency lighting replacement
Emergency lighting replacement
Fire sprinkler replacement
ADMINISTRATION, STADIA, AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
Campus Name
Education Center
JeffCo Stadium -Driving Education
Center
Jefferson County Stadium
Lakewood Memorial Stadium
North Area Athletic Complex
North Transportation Center
Shop Facility for Zones 1 & 2
South Transportation Center
Support Services
Trailblazer Stadium
West Transportation
Scope
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
No critical needs funded
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MILL LEVY OVERRIDE-Ballot Title and Text of Ballot Issue:
"SHALL JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DlSTRICT R-1 'S TAXES BE INCREASED $39
MILLION ANNUALLY BY THE COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES
FOR THE 2012-2013 BUDGET YEAR AND EACH BUDGET YEAR THEREAFTER FOR
DEPOSIT IN THE DISTRICT'S GENERAL FUND FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
OF MAINTAINING THE DISTRICT'S TRADITIONS OF EXCELLENCE, GREAT
TEACHERS AND GREAT LEADERS , INCLUDING , BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• MAINTAINING REASONABLE CLASS SIZES BY RECRUITING AND
RETAINING HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL
STAFF ;
• MAINTAINING CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS
ELEMENTARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC , LIBRARIES , COUNSELING ,
TEACHER TRAINING , AND DISTRICT-WIDE TECHNOLOGY;
• MAINTAINING HEAL THY AND SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS ;
• CONTINUING THE DISTRICT'S COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY , AND TO MAINTAIN AN
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND STANDARDS ;
• PAYING THE INCREASED COSTS OF DISTRICT UTILITIES AND FUEL ; AND
• REINSTATING INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS ;
WITH SUCH TAXES TO BE IN EXCESS OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES THAT WOULD
BE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL FUND MILL LEVY PERMITTED UNDER STATE
LAW WITHOUT SUCH INCREASE AND, TOGETHER WITH REVENUES FROM
SPECIFIC OWNERSHIP TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE THERETO AND THE EARNINGS ON
SUCH TAXES AND REVENUES , TO CONSTITUTE A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE
AND SPENDING CHANGE UNDER, TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT EACH YEAR
WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE REVENUE AND SPENDING LIMITS OF , AND
WITHOUT AFFECTING THE DISTRICT'S ABILJTY TO COLLECT AND SPEND OTHER
REVENUES OR FUNDS UNDER, ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO
CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?"
BOND-Ballot Title and Text of Ballot Issue:
"SHALL JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DlSTRJCT R-1 'S DEBT BE INCREASED $99
MILLION WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST OF $195 MILLION OR SUCH
LESSER AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY, AND SHALL JEFFERSON COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRJCT R-1 'S TAXES BE INCREASED $19.8 MILLION ANNUALLY OR
SUCH LESSER AMOUNT AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH
DEBT, ALL FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
• INSTALLING , REPAIRING AND IMPROVING HEATING , VENTILATION AND
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS AND MECHANICAL CONTROLS , WITH A
FOCUS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY , IN DISTRICT BUILDINGS ;
• RESTORING DISTRICT BUILDINGS BY REPLACING , REPAIRING AND
INSTALLING ROOFS , WINDOWS AND DOORS AND MAKING BUILDING
EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS ;
• INSTALLING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENTS AND UPGRADES IN
DISTRICT BUILDINGS ;
• REPLACING AND UPGRADING BUILDING SAFETY AND SECURITY
SYSTEMS ;
• REPLACING AND UPGRADING THE ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN
DISTRICT BUILDINGS ;
• MAKING PAVING AND CONCRETE REPAIRS DISTRICT-WIDE;
AND OTHERWISE EQUIPPING , IMPROVING , REPAIRING AND FURNISHING
DISTRICT BUILDINGS , FACILITIES AND GROUNDS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS AS
PERMITTED BY LAW ; WITH SUCH DEBT TO BE IN THE FORM OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS OR OTHER MUL TJPLE FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL
OBLIGATIONS THAT MAY BE USED AS MATCHING MONEYS FOR FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE UNDER THE BUILDING EXCELLENT SCHOOLS
TODAY ACT; WHICH DEBT SHALL MATURE, BE SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION , WITH
OR WITHOUT PREMIUM , AND BE ISSUED , DATED AND SOLD AT, ABOVE OR
BELOW PAR, AND AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES AND IN SUCH MANNER AND
CONTAINING SUCH TERMS , NOT INCONSISTENT HEREWITH , AS THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION MAY DETERMINE ; AND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (f) TO
INCREASE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO PAY
THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH DEBT AND TO FUND ANY RESERVES
FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF, AND (II) TO COLLECT AND SPEND THE PROCEEDS
OF SUCH DEBT AND THE REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE SPECIFIC
OWNERSHIP TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE THERETO AND ANY EARNINGS FROM THE
INVESTMENT OF SUCH PROCEEDS AND REVENUES WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE
REVENUE AND SPENDING LIMITATIONS OF, AND WITHOUT AFFECTING THE
DISTRICT'S ABILITY TO COLLECT AND SPEND ANY OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS
UNDER , ARTICLE X , SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY
OTHER LAWT
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Memorandum
Mayor and City Council
Patrick Goff, City Manager~
Tim Paranto, Public Works Director
July 16, 2012
Closure of City Parking Lot for 381h Ave Events
Jfet11-3a .
Section 15.9 ofthe City Charter allows the City Council to grant a permit at any time for
the temporary use or occupation of any street, alley, or city-owned place, provided such
permit shall be revocable by the council at its pleasure, regardless of whether or not such
right to revoke be expressly reserved in such permit.
Mark Eskow and Justin Vogel, owners of Right Coast Pizza at 7100 W . 38th Ave, have
requested a permit to use the city-owned parking lot adjacent to their business for four
special events during the summer of 2012. The parking lot would be closed to all vehicles
and will serve as an extension of the restaurant/bar during these events.
The following events have been scheduled:
• Saturday, August 11 , September 8 , and September 22:
o "Movie in the Park-ing Lot"
• Saturday, August 25 (Carnation Festival weekend)
o Right Coast Pizza Grand Opening and Beer Festival
Staffhas encouraged Mark and Justin to work with the 38th Avenue Leadership
Committee to determine if their events could be coordinated with a larger 38th Avenue
business event.
Should the City Council desire to consider the request, Staff will prepare the Right-of-Way Use
Permit for consideration at the July 23 , 2012 City Council meeting.
Proposal to:
Proposed by:
Date:
Purpose:
Use Permit Proposal for the Parking Lot at 38th Ave and High Ct.
City of Wheat Ridge, Tim Paranto
Right Coast Pizza, Mark Eskow and Justin Vogel
June 27, 2012
This letter serves as a formal application to use the city-owned parking lot west of the building at 38th
and High Ct. owned by Right Coast Pizza for special events during the summer of 2012. The parking lot
will serve as an extension of the restaurant/ bar during these events and security will be managed by
Right Coast Pizza event staff.
Security:
• Each event will consist of creating a fenced off walkway from the front door to the parking lot.
• Fences will be installed between the Right Coast Pizza building and the shoe store building and
also blocking off the alleyway. The perimeter of the parking lot will be supervised by event staff
during the entirety of the event.
• All customers are welcome to attend these free events.
• For those participants who are over 21, they will be age-verified and will be given a bracelet if
they are legal to consume alcohol.
• Those staffing the event will monitor outside areas to make sure only those with bracelets are
consuming alcohol and that the perimeter of the parking lot and sidewalk are secure and that no
one is passing drinks.
Insurance:
• Right Coast Pizza will secure special event insurance for all events scheduled in the parking lot
area. They will also secure a special event liquor license permit for each of the events.
Event Types:
• Movie in the "Park-ing Lot"-These events will be run by installing a screen on the west side of
the Right Coast Pizza building and projecting a family friendly movie . These events will begin
before sunset so participants can come with their chairs and blankets. The movie will start at
sunset and Right Coast staff will control the volume level so not to disturb the nearby
residences. They will follow all of the above security guidelines above.
Anticipated Parking Lot Closure: The parking lot will be closed at 6:30/7:00 PM to allow
for the security parameters to be set up. The parking lot will remain closed until11:00
PM at the latest.
Dates Requested: August 11, September 8 and September 22"d (weather permitting)
• Right Coast Pizza Grand Opening and Beer Festival-This event will be the official grand opening
of the restaurant and bar. Tents will be set up in the parking lot and staffed by local Colorado
breweries who are suppliers for Right Coast Pizza. This event will also include a live band that
will also be stationed in the parking lot. The event will be a late afternoon and evening event,
but again will be conscious about quite evening hours as to not disrupt the neighborhood
residences. Whereas the same process for security will be followed as above, increased security
and staff will be on hand due to the nature of this event and the larger attendance expectations.
Anticipated Parking Lot Closure: The Parking lot will be closed at 12:00PM to allow for
security perimeter to be set up and for the guest tents will have time to set up. The
event will officially end between 10PM and 10:30, but due to clean -up and breakdown,
the parking lot will remain closed untii12:00AM.
Date Requested: August 25, 2012
Thank you for your consideration and continued partnership with local businesses in Wheat Ridge . We
are very optimistic that these events will bring additional positive attention to the great community we
are building together and will work closely with the city to ensure the events are safe and meet the
requirements of the city.
Sincerely Yours,
Mark Eskow and Justin Vogel
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.... ~ r City of _ ~Wheat&__dge ~OMMUNJTY DEVElOPMENT
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Introduction
Memorandum
The Mayor and City Council
Patrick Goff, City Manage~
Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director
Sarah Showalter, Planner II
July 9, 2012 (for July 16th Study Session)
Revisions to Architectural and Site Design Manual
In 2007 , the City adopted the Architectural and Site Design Manual (ASDM). The manual
provides design standards and guidelines to ensure quality development in Wheat Ridge. It
applies to commercial , industrial , multi-family, and mixed use development throughout the City.
It has been almost five years since the manual was created and staffhas prepared a series of
revisions that will address the following issues:
• Clearly establish the manual 's applicability and the review process required to ensure
compliance with the manual
• Update architectural standards based on lessons learned from actual projects and to more
closely align with the mixed use zoning requirements
• Create separate design standards for industrial buildings, which are currently grouped
with commercial buildings
• Update the formatting and organization of the manual to make it more user-friendly
• Update the architectural overlay map
The ASDM may be amended administratively but staff would like to present the proposed
changes to City Council for review . A final version of the manual , with all changes highlighted
in yellow , is attached for your review.
Background
The Architectural and Site Design Manual (ASDM) applies to site and building design on private
property for commercial , industrial , multi-family, and mixed use development throughout the
City. The ASDM is intended for use in conjunction with a property's underlying zoning. It does
not apply to single-and two-family homes , properties with mixed use zoning (which has its own
design standards), or properties with agricultural zoning.
Since the ASDM was adopted in 2007 , staffhas had the opportunity to apply it to a range of
proposed and actual developments in the City. This, along with feedback from applicants , has
ASDM Study Session Memo
July 16,2012
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revealed some potential areas for improvement, including updated architectural standards,
separate design guidelines for industrial buildings, and clearer organization.
Staff presented a list of proposed revisions to the manual to City Council in January, 2012. The
changes in the attached manual , which is presented for final review, are consistent with the list of
changes proposed in January. The final draft incorporates feedback from the Planning
Commission, who held a study session on May 3 to review the manual, as well as input on the
new standards for heavy-commercial/light-industrial buildings from two architects who have
years of experience designing those types of buildings.
Overview of Proposed Revisions
A draft of the revised manual is attached for your review. Although the manual has been
reorganized and "spruced up," most of the actual content is the same. Any new or changed
content is highlighted in yellow in the attached document. Most substantive changes are
explained with footnotes , which will be removed for the final version. You may also refer to the
2007 manual (please notify staff if you need another copy) to compare the proposed new manual
against the older version.
A brief summary of the most notable changes from the 2007 manual follows.
Overall Manual
• Reorganized and reformatted to present information in a clearer method with less prose
and more tables/bulleted lists
• Reorgaruzed into five chapters with a chapter for definitions at the end
• Replaced graphics with photos that illustrate examples of the type of design that the
manual encourages
Chapter 1 -Introduction
• Added a section called How to Use This Manual and added flowcharts to more clearly
demonstrate how the manual is used by an applicant
• Clarified the applicability of the manual
Chapter 2 -Overlay Areas
• Updated the overlay map to include some properties on major commercial corridors that
previously were not included
Chapter 3 -Site Design
• Consolidated all standards and guidelines for site design into one chapter
• Added tables, graphics, and images to illustrate site design concepts
Chapter 4 -Building Design
• Consolidated all standards and guidelines for architecture into one chapter
• Created three separate categories for building design: (1) Commercial/Retail/Mixed Use,
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July 16, 2012
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(2) Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial ; and (3) Multifamily Residential
• Updated some architectural standards (such as transparency requirements for the ground
floor) based on lessons learned and test cases
Chapter 5 -Signage
• Added images and reorganized content
Chapter 6 -Definitions
• Added some definitions and some images
Requested Action
The ASDM is administered by staff and Section 26-224 of the zoning code gives the Community
Development Director the authority to amend the manual at any time. Staff is including both
Planning Commission and City Council in the update to the manual , but no formal action by
either body is necessary since the manual may be administratively amended.
City Council will have the ability to give any final feedback on the manual at the July 16 Study
Session, after which staff will formally publish the new manual in print and on the City 's
website.
Attachments:
1. Proposed new Architectural and Site Design Manual
3
City of Wheat Ridge
Architectural
and
Site Design
Manual
Draft for City Council Approval
July 16, 2012
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Attachment 1
City of Wheat Ridge
Architectural and Site Design Manual
Adopted June 2007 -Acknowledgements
Wheat Ridge City Council
MAYOR Jerry DiTullio
DISTRICT I
Karen Berry
Terry Womble
DISTRICT II
Dean Gokey
Wanda Sang
City of Wheat Ridge Staff
Randy Young, City Manager
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Alan White, Director
Sally Payne , Senior Planner
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Travis Crane, Planner II
Adam Tietz , Planner I
DISTRICT Ill
Karen Adams
Mike Stites
DISTRICT IV
Lena Rotola
Larry Schulz
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Tim Paranto, Director
Adopted __ 2012 -Acknowledgements
Wheat Ridge City Council
MAYOR Jerry DiTullio
DISTRICT I DISTRICT II DISTRICT Ill
Davis Reinhart Joyce Jay Mike Stites
William "Bud" Starker Kristi Davis George Pond
Wheat Ridge Planning Commission
DISTRICT I DISTRICT II DISTRICT Ill
Anne Brinkman
Alan Bucknam, Chair
Steve Timms
Scott Ohm
City of Wheat Ridge Staff
Patrick Goff, City Manager
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Kenneth Johnstone, Director
Sally Payne, Senior Planner
Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner
Sarah Showalter, Planner II
Lauren Mikulak, Planner I
Richard Matthews
Amanda Weaver
DISTRICT IV
Joseph De Mott
Tracy Langworthy
DISTRICT IV
Tracy Guildner
Monica Duran
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Tim Paranto, Director
The Architectural and Site Design Manual is formally amended by the Community Development Department by the
authority granted in Section 26-224 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 -INTRODUCTION
1.1 Historical Context..................................... 1
1.2 Purposes of the ASDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Goals of the ASDM.................................... 3
1.4 ASDM Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1. 7 Review Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.8 Varying from the Requ i rements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CHAPTER 2 -OVERLAY AREAS
2.1 Traditional Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Contemporary Overlay ................................. 9
2.3 Suburban Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Inclusion i n an Overlay Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CHAPTER 3 -SITE DESIGN
3.1 Pedestrian Connectivity ................................ 11
3.2 Building Entrance Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Building Placement: Build-To Areas ...................... 12
3.4 Parking Placement .................................... 14
3.5 Shared and On-Street Parking .......................... 14
3.6 Parking Lot Design .................................... 14
3. 7 Screening, Buffers , and Transitions ....................... 15
3. 7 Open Space Design .................................... 16
CHAPTER 4 -BUILDING DESIGN
4 .1 Commercial/Retail and Mixed -Use ....................... 19
4.2 Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial. ...................... 24
4.3 Multifamily Residential ................................ 27
CHAPTER 5 -SIGNAGE
5.1 Wall Signs ........................................... 31
5.2 Freestanding and Monument Signs ...................... 31
5.3 Sign Lighting ......................................... 32
CHAPTER 6 -DEFINITIONS ............................ 33
Wheat Ridge Architectural and Site Design Manual DRAFT COUNCIL APPROVAL July 2012
CHAPTER 1 -INTRODUCTION
The Architectural and Site Design Manual (ASDM) for the City of
Wheat Ridge establishes a clear blueprint for site development and
architectural standards for commercial , industrial , mixed-use and
multifamily structures . The Manual contains principles, standards,
and guidelines which will provide consistent yet flexible design
guidelines for the City of Wheat Ridge .
1.1 Historical Context
Wheat Ridge had its origins in the silver and gold rush days of
Colorado in the late 1800's. Miners traveled back and forth between
Golden, Black Hawk and Central City through what is now the City
of Wheat Ridge to Denver. Eventually, farmers settled Wheat Ridge
and the routes between Denver and points west became established
as the main thoroughfares we know today. Wheat Ridge became an
incorporated City in 1969.
Wheat Ridge, like many satellite suburban communities, does
not have an historical main street or town center. Residential
development radiated out from Denver and the commercial
activity developed along the main thoroughfares . Today these
thoroughfares remain as Wheat Ridge's main commercial corridors :
W. 38th Avenue, W. 44th Avenue , Sheridan Boulevard, Wadsworth
Boulevard, Kipling Street and Youngfield Street .
The City 's suburban development pattern has created a diverse and
eclectic character in the community. On the east side of Wheat
Ridge development followed the traditional Denver urban grid
pattern. The development pattern east of Wadsworth Boulevard
is more dense and compact and the structures are older. As
development moved west of Wadsworth, the pattern became
more suburban with curved streets, cui -de-sacs and lower-density
development. Farther to the west, agricultural uses and a rural
setting and density remain .
Historically, many of the commercial corridors were pleasant , tree-
lined country lanes with smaller scale neighborhood-oriented retail
shops . The proliferation of automobile travel as the main mode of
transportation was at odds with creating pedestrian-friendly and
pedestrian oriented developments. The suburban development
pattern moved buildings from the street edge and placed large
parking lots between the building and street. What were once
small -scale buildings w ith intimate settings are now disorganized
streetscapes dominated by parking lots, over-scaled signs and
under-utilized or non-existent sidewalks .
Wheat Ridge's commercial corridors provide many benefits to the
Chapter J -Introduction
The Wheat Ridge flaat in a 1914 parade along an
early Denver streetscape.
Wheat Ridge 's first post office, now preserved in
the Wheat Ridge Historical Park.
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Chapter 7 -Introduction
The Architectural and Site Design Manual
(ASDM} is intended to promote quality
new development, especially along major
commercial corridors such as 38th Avenue,
shown above .
City and surrounding neighborhoods . These corridors serve as
gateways into the City and establish the image of the City. They
provide service, shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment
opportunities for residents of the adjacent neighborhood, the city
and the region . Business activity along these corridors provides
a significant tax base for the City. Through thoughtful design, the
corridors can connect the residential neighborhoods and add to a
sense of community pride .
1.2 Purposes of the ASDM
Much of the City 's current zoning code is focused on "greenfield"
development -development of open, undeveloped land. The size of
properties and proximity ofthe commercial corridors to residential
neighborhoods in Wheat Ridge, a City that has little undeveloped
land left, is not conducive to greenfield development. Today, the
major development opportunities in Wheat Ridge 's commercial
areas are redevelopment-oriented, making many aspects of the
current zoning regulations difficult to apply.
The purpose of the Architectural and Site Design Manual (ASDM}
is to provide effective design and planning guidance for the design
and physical appearance of Wheat Ridge 's commercial, industrial,
mixed-use, and multi-family residential buildings and sites. If
this purpose is fulfilled, Wheat Ridge 's commercial corridors will
become more attractive and successful and Wheat Ridge will
become a more desirable, livable city for residents, businesses and
visitors . Quality design and planning will provide a positive image,
vibrant environment, and increased revenue to the City.
The manual is intended to:
• Bring about greater consistency and predictability in the City 's
design review process
• Build upon the rules and regulations of Chapter 26 Zoning and
Development of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws
• Implement the directions outlined in the City 's Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy and Comprehensive Plan, Envision
Wheat Ridge.
The ASDM is not intended to preclude an individual planner or
architect's creativity. This manual presents important, but general,
design concepts. It is intended to address site and architectural
design; two aspects of development which are largely ignored in
the City's traditional zone districts.
The City has adopted several subarea plans which address future
development for a particular area of the City. These subareas
are unique in character, and present different development and
redevelopment opportunities. Subarea plans may suggest or
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recommend specific design themes or inclusion of an area into one
of the overlay districts shown on Figure 2-1. The requirements of
this manual may be modified in specific areas of the City through
additional overlay zones.
1.3 Goals of the ASDM 1
This manual is intended to encourage:
1. Creative site and building design that creates unique and
sustainable places.
2. Site and building design that balances traffic needs with those
of pedestrians and adjacent land uses.
3. Buildings and landscaping that contribute to the physical
definition of streets and sidewalks as civic places .
4. Building design that acknowledges that uses within buildings
may change over time, while the form of the building and
its relationship to the street is more enduring. Therefore the
placement, form and design of buildings are integral and
important aspects of regulating community development.
5. New buildings that relate to any positive established character
of adjacent existing buildings and streetscape design elements.
6. Building and site design that creates a consistent edge to the
street and sidewalk, thereby encouraging pedestrian activity.
7. Pedestrian-friendly site and building design and convenient
pedestrian access from the public right-of-way to each business .
8. Buildings with visual interest and human scale through the
use of architectural elements such as mass, bulk, height, entry
features, articulation and fenestration of facades, materials,
texture, detail, and color.
1 .4 ASDM Contents2
In addition to this introductory chapter, the ASOM includes the
following:
• Chapter 2 -Overlay Areas. Some design standards apply
to certain areas of City based on inclusion in a design overlay.
Chapter 2 establishes three design overlay districts.
• Chapter 3 -Site Design. Site design includes consideration of
building orientation, parking layout, open space design, and
screening. Many of the site design requirements in Chapter 3
are determined by the property's overlay district.
• Chapter 4 -Building Design. Building design includes
materials, facade design, transparency, and screening. Chapter
4 provides guidance on building design based on the building's
type, or use.
• Chapter 5-Sign Design. Sign regulations are established
in the zoning code but Chapter 5 provides supplementary
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The wording of the goals has been slightly revised but the
content is the same as the 2007 manual.
2 This section is new.
Chapter 1 -Introduction
The Architectural and Site Design Manual
(ASDM) encourages quality architecture and
site design that creates a pedestrian-friendly
environment.
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Chapter 1 -Introduction
Desig n Pri ncipl es : establish
design goals that the standards
and guidelines are created to
achieve.
Design Standards : give specific
direction for fu lfilling a design
princi ple. Compliance is
required .
Design Guidelines : suggest
additional measures for fulfilling
the design principle. Compliance
is encouraged .
guidance for freestanding signs, walls signs, and sign lighting.
• Chapter 6-Definitions. Terms that are used throughout the
ASDM are defined in Chapter 6.
Chapters 3 through 5 contain three levels of guidance:
Design Principles: the principles establish design goals that the
standards and guidelines are created to achieve. Compliance with
design principles must be achieved to gain approval of the site and
building design.
Design Standards: typically indicated by "shall," design standards
give specific direction for fulfilling a design principle and they
require compliance.
Design Guidelines: typically indicated by "may," design guidelines
suggest additional measures for fulfilling the design principle. The
guidelines are not required but are highly recommended.
This manual contains photographs and illustrations which should
provide direction and clarity. Where the text in the manual and
graphics conflict, the text shall control.
1.5 Applicability3
This design manual applies to building and site design on private
property throughout the City. Specifically, there are three factors
that determine the applicability of the ASDM: project type, building
use or type, and design overlay district.
Project Type
The ASDM applies to the following three types of projects:
• New buildings
• Major additions
• Facade improvements
A major addition is defined as development or redevelopment that
increases existing building square footage by 50% or more. In the
case of major additions, the manual shall apply where practical. For
example, it may not be feasible to meet the build-to requirements
if the existing building is setback from the front property line.
For facade improvements and additions to an existing building,
the manual shall apply where practical. For example, it may not be
possible to meet all requirements for facade articulation or ground
floor transparency given the existing facade design.
3 The Applicability section has been updated for more clarity. The
only new content is that facade improvements are now clearly subject to
the manual , where practical.
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Overlay Distri ct
Some of the site design requirements in Chapter 3 apply based on
the location of property within one of three design overlay areas:
• Traditional
• Contemporary
• Suburban
The overlay areas recognize that the character of the built
environment varies throughout the City. Descriptions of the three
overlays are provided in Chapter 2.
Building Type
Build i ng design requirements in Chapter 4 apply based on the
use or type of the building. For simplicity, this manual organizes
architectural requirements into three categories of building type:
• Commercial/Retail and Mixed Use
• Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial
• Multifamily Residential
Definitions of Building Types :
Commercial/Retail: buildings that house commercial or retail uses
such as office, restaurants, or any type of retail.
Mixed-Use: buildings that combine commercial/retail and
residential uses.
Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial: buildings that house uses such
as car or truck repair, warehousing, mini-storage, or flex/office
space .
Multifamily Residential: buildings with three or more residential
units.
Cases Where the Manual Does Not Apply
The manual specifically does not apply to the following:
• Single -and two-family homes,
• Property in a mixed use zone district,
• Property i n an agricultural zone district, and
• Property in a planned development zone district for
which the planned development contains standards
which explicitly supersede this manual.
Relationship to Zoning
The manual is intended to work in concert with a property's
underlying zoning . Where there is conflict between the zoning
regulations and th is manual, this manual shall take precedence.
For example, if the property is in an overlay that requires a build -
to zone close to the front property line but the underlying zoning
requires a large front setback, the build -to in this manual shall
apply.
Chapter 1 -Introduction
ASDM Applicabi l ity
This manual applies to the
following project types:
.; New buildings
.; Major additions
.; Facade improvements
This manual does not apply to the
following:
x Single-and two-family homes,
x Property in a mixed use zone
district,
x Property in an agricultura l zone
district, and
x Property in a planned
development zone district
for which the planned
development contains
standards which exp l icitly
supersede this manual.
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Chapter 1 -Introduction
How To Use This Manual
Figure 1.1-How to Use the Architectural
and Site Design Manual {ASDM).
Streetscape Improvements
The ASDM only applies to building and site design on private
property. For streetscape improvements that may be required in
the right-of-way adjacent to your property, please see the Wheat
Ridge Streetscape Design Manual, available on the City's website
and in hard copy at the Community Development Department.
1.6 How to Use thi s Manual4
To use this manual, you will need to:
1. Determine Applicability -Does this Manual Apply?
The manual applies to the following project types:
• New buildings
• Major additions
• Facade improvements
Please refer to Section 1.5 above for the list of cases in which the
manual does not apply (such as single-and two-family homes and
properties with agricultural or mixed-use zoning).
2. Determine the Overlay Area-What is my Overlay Area?
Refer to Chapter 2 and the Overlay Map {Figure 2.1) to determine
which overlay area applies:
• Traditional
• Contemporary
• Suburban
3. Determine Applicable Site Design Requirements
Chapter 3, Site Design, applies to new buildings and major additions.
It does not apply to facade improvements. Most requirements in
the site design chapter will depend on your project's overlay area.
4. Determine Applicable Building Design Requirements
Chapter 4, Building Design, applies to each of the three project
types -new buildings, major additions, and facade improvements.
Requirements will depend on the building type:
• Commercial/Retail and Mixed-Use
• Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial
• Multifamily Residential
5. Determine Applicable Sign Design Requirements
Chapter 5, Signage, applies to new signs that are part of any project
type -new buildings, major additions, or facade improvements -for
all building types except multifamily.
1.7 Review Procedure
In order to ensure compliance with this manual, all applications will
follow the below review procedure.
4 This sect ion is new.
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A. Pre -Application Meeting
A pre-application meeting with the City's development review staff
will be required for all proposed development other than single-or
two-family residential homes. At the pre-application meeting, staff
will provide assistance to the applicant and clarify the principles ,
goals, standards, and guidelines from the ASDM that are relevant
to their project. If staff determines that major adjustments to the
concept design are needed, a follow-up pre-application meeting
may be required .
Staff will provide a written record of the pre-application meeting
and provide it to the applicant(s) or agent of the applicant(s).
The meeting and written record will include guidance as to
which subsequent submittals, such as Site Plan Review, Land Use
Applications , and Building Permit Applications are required.
The following items must be submitted to City staff prior to the pre -
application meeting:
1. Generallnformation :
• Project title and location ;
• Written request and description of project;
• Date of submittal;
• Contact information for applicant(s) and consultants .
2. Site plan:
• To -scale drawing of existing and proposed conditions;
• Location of required setbacks for buildings and parking;
• Location of all driveways , parking areas, and pedestrian
walkways;
• Location (footprint) for all proposed structure(s) with
entrances identified ;
• Location and type of outdoor storage and/or trash
disposal facilities ;
• Location and dimensions of all signs including setback
dimensions;
• Location, size, and number of parking spaces to be
provided , including handicapped spaces.
3. Concept architectural elevations :
• Preliminary elevations of any proposed structure(s) or
additions to existing structure(s) with notations as to the
types of materials and colors;
• Preliminary elevations of any accessory structures
including trash enclosures .
4 . Concept landscape plan:
• General location of trees, shrubs, groundcover, screen
walls , fences , reta i ning walls or other site landscape
features .
5. Any other information as determined at the pre-application
meeting.
Chapter 1 -Introduction
Review Procedure
Figure 1.2-Review Procedure. This diagram
shows the Steps in the review procedure to
ensure compliance with the Architectural
and Site Design Manual (ASDM}. Depending
on the project, additional steps and/or land-
use applications, such as a subdivision or
rezoning, may also be required.
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Chapter J -Introduction
B. Application Review5
At the pre-application meeting, staff will inform the applicant what
application(s) will be required for the proposed development in
order to ensure compliance with this manual. Most projects wit h
new co nstru ction or major additions will be requi red to complete
the Site Plan Review Process, which is outlined in Section 26 -111
of the Wheat Ridge Zoning Code. The Site Plan Review will ensure
compliance with the ASDM and zoning prior to Building Permit
application.
Most f acade improvements and some additions will only be
required to submit a Building Permit application and will not have
to complete the Site Plan Review process . For either a site plan or
building permit application, the applicant will be required to incl ud e
a written narrative explaining, in general terms, how the pro posed
project complies with the ASDM design principles and standards.
1.8 Varying from the Requirements
The requirements listed in this manual shall not be completely
waived . The requirements are structured in a manner to provide
some latitude for site and building design . Only a few requirements
are exact, such as the build -to requirements in the traditional and
contemporary overlays . For these 'exact' regulations , and only
these 'exact' regulations , the variance process in Section 26 -115
of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws applies . A vari ance cannot be
processed for anything specifically prohibited in this manua l. For
instance, a requirement exists which prohibits parking between the
building fac;ade and front property line in the traditional areas. This
is not eligible for a variance .
5 Th is section spells out what we already requ ire of appl icants -no
new requ irements are added . It is intended to clarify how the City checks
fo r comp liance w ith the manua l.
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CHAPTER 2 -OVERLAY AREAS 1
The City contains three overlay areas: traditional, contemporary,
and suburban. Many of the design standards and guidelines in this
manual will vary depending on the overlay. Please refer to the
Overlay Map, Figure 2.1, to find the overlay area that applies to
your property.
2 .1 Traditional Overlay
The traditional overlay applies to those portions of the City where
a vibrant, walkable environment is most important. Traditional
areas are envisioned to have an attractive, pedestrian-friendly
environment. This overlay has the strictest build-to requirements
to encourage a consistent street edge where buildings line the
sidewalk and parking areas are located behind or beside the
building.
2.2 Contemporary Overlay
The contemporary overlay applies on commercial corridors where
a walkable environment is desired but where greater flexibility for
the placement of buildings and parking lots is sensible. It promotes
site design that makes buildings visible from the street but utilizes
a greater build-to range than the traditional overlay.
2.3 Suburban Overlay
The suburban overlay applies everywhere that the traditional and
contemporary overlays do not. In these areas, buildings must meet
the required front setback pursuant to the property's zoning in
the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. If redevelopment of a commercial,
industrial, mixed-use, or multi-family property occurs within the
suburban overlay, the owner may request to be included within
either the traditional or contemporary overlay and comply with the
build-to requirement for that overlay. If the property does not meet
the requirements for inclusion into one of the overlay areas and the
front setback required by the zoning cannot be met, the applicant
may request a variance pursuant to Section 26-115 of the Code of
Laws.
2.4 Inclusion in an Overlay Area
Properties are shown in a particular overlay area (traditional,
contemporary or suburban) in Figure 2.1. Where a property owner
wishes to apply the standards of a different overlay, a written request
must be submitted to the Director of Community Development.
Additionally, the Director can, at his or her sole discretion, include
This chapter at the very end of the 2007 manual. It has been
moved to the front and reformatted for clarity. Build-to requirements
associated with the overlays have been relocated to the site design
standards in Chapter 3.
Chapter 2 -Overlay Areas
Traditional Overlay Example. This image
shows the pedestrian-friendly streetscape,
with buildings placed close to the street, that is
encouraged within the Traditional Overlay.
Contemporary Overlay Example. This image
shows an example of a large-scale retailer where
the building is placed close to the street with
parking to the side, which is encouraged in the
Contemporary Overlay.
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Chapter 2-Overlay Areas
a property in an overlay area . A property can be included into
an overlay area based upon adjacency to other areas , recent
development trends or recommendations in an adopted subarea
plan. The Director also has the ability to interpret the overlay area
map (Figure 2.1) which identifies the separate overlay areas.
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I c
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Il{?
~ Contemporary Overlay Area
1m Traditional Overlay Area ,.......... .
'
= i C1ty of Wheat Ridge Boundary ........ ,
Suburban Overlay Area
(applres everywhere that the
Tradit•onal a nd Contemporary
Overlays do not)
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CHAPTER 3 -SITE DESIGN
This Chapter contains design principles, standards, and guidelines
that pertain to site design . Standards or guidelines that apply to
a particular overlay will note that overlay in bold (e.g . Traditional
Overlay). All other design standards and guidelines shall apply in all
overlay areas . Please refer to the Overlay Map, Figure 2.1, for the
overlay that applies to your property.
3.1 Pedestrian Connectivity
Sites should be designed to accommodate a safe and convenient
system of travel for pedestrians. This includes connections within
the site as well as to adjacent streets. For requirements related
to sidewalks, streetscaping, and bicycle facilities on public streets
please refer to the Wheat Ridge Streetscape Design Manual and
the Wheat Ridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Design Principle: A connected , continuous pedestrian sidewalk
system makes pedestrian activity more convenient and safe .
Pedestrian travel should be incorporated into the design of each
site with a network of walkways into, across, and through the site.
Design Standards:
1. The streets, bikeways , paths and trails of adjacent
neighborhoods shall be extended into the proposed
development.
2. Continuous, wide pedestrian sidewalks shall connect to the
main entries of all buildings to promote a safe , pleasant
walking environment. Walkways shall connect the main
entrance of each building to sidewalks on the street.
3. Pedestrian walkways shall be continued across driveways and
drive aisles in parking lots. All pedestrian walkways shall be
clearly defined and separated from parking areas.
4 . Pedestrian walkways shall be constructed to minimum
indust ry standards.
Design Guidelines:
5. Pedestrian walkways internal to the site are encouraged to be
at least five feet in width.
6. Detailed accents such as brick, flagstone, scored or colored
concrete are encouraged at main entrances of buildings to
delineate and accentuate the pedestrian travel way into the
building.
7. Where pedestrian walkways cross parking lots or drive aisles,
enhanced paving, such as patterned concrete, is encouraged
to provide for pedestrian safety.
Chapter 3 -Site Design
Chapter 3 Applicability
Project Type
~ New buildings
~ Major additions
x Facade improvements
Overlay
~ Traditional
~ Contemporary
~ Suburban
Building Type
~ Commercial/Retail/Mixed -Use
~ Heavy Commercial/Industrial
~ Multifamily
x =:Chapter 3 does not dpply
Pedestrian Connectivity. Pedestrian walkways
are required to continue across drive aisles and
driveways .
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Chapter 3 -Site Design
Building Entry Placement. Building entrances
oriented to the street create a pedestrian-friendly
environment.
12'
PRIMARY STREET FRONTAGE
= 0-12 ' Bu ild-To Area
[ :::! = Property Lines
Figure 3.1 -Build-To For Traditional Overlay.
At least 60% of the property's frontage on the
primary street must contain a building within
the required 0-12 foot build-to area .
3.2 Building Entrance Placement
Design Principle: Building entrances should be oriented toward
the street to create convenient pedestrian access and encourage
an active, attractive streetscape.
Design Standards:
1. Traditional Overlay1 : each building shall have at least one
main public entrance that faces an adjacent street or public
open space . For corner lots with more than one frontage, the
entry may be oriented toward the corner.
Design Guidelines:
2. Contemporary and Suburban Overlay: each building is
encouraged to have at least one public entrance that faces an
adjacent street or public open space .
3.3 Building Placement: Build -To Areas2
Design Principle: Buildings should be placed close to the street to
promote an interesting and pedestrian -friendly street environment.
Build -to areas establish a zone close to the front property line w ithin
which a building should be located. The build-to requirements shall
not preclude the ability to access parking to the side or rear of
buildings.
Design Standards:
1. Traditional Overlay: a 0-12 foot build -to area shall apply to
60% of the primary street frontage . This means that at least
60% of the property's frontage along the primary street must
be occupied by buildings within the 0-12 foot build-to area
(see Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1).
-For sites with more than one building, the build -
to requirement may be fulfilled by one building or
multiple buildings . Not every building is required to be
in the build -to area as long as at least one structure
meets the build-to requirements .
-For corner lots with more than one street frontage, the
primary street frontage may be reduced to 50% if at
least 25% the secondary street frontage is occupied by
buildings within the 0-12 feet build-to zone (see Figure
3 .2).
-Within the 60% primary street frontage where the
build -to applies, any area between the building facade
The 2007 manua l requires all buildings in all overlay areas to
have an entrance that faces a street. Th is is modified to be a requirement
in the trad it ional overlay only and a recommended gu ideline in the other
overlay areas since many commercial properties prefer to have building
entrances face a parking lot in back .
2 The content in th is section is not new but it has been re-worded
and re-formatted for clarity.
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and the property line shall be reserved for pedestrian
activity, outdoor seating, plazas, and/or landscaping.
2. Contemporary Overlay: a 0-20 foot build-to area shall apply
to 40 % of the primary street frontage . This means that at least
40% of the property's frontage along the primary street must
be occupied by buildings within the 0-20 foot build -to area
(see Table 3.1 and Figure 3.3).
-For sites with more than one building the build -
to requirement may be fulfilled by one building or
multiple buildings . Not every building is required to be
in the build -to area as long as at least one structure
meets the build -to requirements .
3. Suburban Overlay: there are no build -to requirements and
buildings shall be placed according to the setbacks for the
property's underlying zoning .
The following table depicts build -to requirements depending on (a)
the scope of the project and (b) the applicable overlay.
Traditional
Overlay
Table 3.1· Build-To Requirements
Does Build-to
Apply? Yes
Requirement:
0-12 feet for
60% of the
primary street
frontage (see
Figure 3.1).
Does Build-to
Apply? Yes
Requirement:
0-12 feet for
60% of the
primary street
(see Figure
3.1), where
ractical.
Does Build-to
Apply? No
Requirement:
N/A
Contemporary Does Build-to Does Build-to Does Build-to
Overlay Apply? Yes Apply? Yes Apply? No
~----------+-----------r---------_, 0-20 feet for 0-20 feet 'for Requirement:
40% of the 40% of the N/A
primary street primary street
frontage (see (see Figure
Figure 3.3). 3.3), where
Suburban Does Build-to Does Build-to Does Build-to
Overlay Apply? No, Apply? No, Apply? No,
refer to zoning refer to zoning refer to zoning
for required for required for required
setbacks . setbacks. setbacks .
Chapter 3 -Site Design
= 0 -12' Build-To Area
~:::! = Property Lines
Figure 3.2 -Build-To for Corner Lot in Traditional
Overlay. For a corner lot, the primary street
frontage within the build-to area may be reduced
to 50% if at least 25 % of the secondary street
frontage contains a building within the 0-12 foot
build-to area.
PRIMARY STREET FRONTAGE
= 0-20' Build -To Area
~ = = =! = Property Lines
Figure 3.3 -Build-To For Contemporary
Overlay. At least 40% of the property's frontage
on the primary street must contain a building
wi thin the required 0-20 foot build-to area .
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Chapter 3 -Si te Design
Park ing
to side of
bu ild ing
Park ing beh ind bu il ding
Figure 3.4 -Parking Lot Placement. Parking
areas should be placed to the side or back of the
building.
Figure 3.5-Contemporary Overlay Parking and
Drive Aisle Location. Within the Contemporary
Overlay, vehicular areas are allowed between
the building and the primary street within the
0-20 foot build-to area as long as all screening
requirements are met.
3.4 Parking Placement
Design Principle: Parking lots detract from the pedestrian
environment and should be placed to minimize their view from the
street.
Design Standards:
1. Traditional Overlay: parking lots shall be placed to the side
or rear of buildings . Within the minimum 60% build -to area
along the primary street frontage, no parking area or drive
aisle is permitted . The remaining 40% of the primary street
frontage may have parking areas or drive aisles, subject to the
screening requirements in Section 3.7.
2. Contemporary Overlay: parking areas and drive aisles are
allowed within the 40% build-to area, between the building
and the property line, subject to the screening requirements
below in Section 3.7 (see Figure 3.5).
Design Guidelines:
3. Parking lots should be arranged to maximize the connectivity
and continuity of pedestrian walkways and minimize the
distances pedestrians must travel between buildings .
4 . Wherever possible, parking lots, drive aisles, and drive -thru
lanes should be placed behind buildings where they are not
visible from the street
3.5 Shared and On-Street Parki ng
Design Principle: Shared parking and on -street parking should be
utilized to minimize the size and presence of on -site parking lots .
Design Standards:
1. On -street parking on adjacent streets may count toward
minimum required parking. On -street parking must be
approved by Public Works .
Design Guidelines:
2. Shared parking is encouraged , especially within the traditional
overlay. Please refer to the shared parking regulations in
Section 26-50l.C of the Code of Laws for shared parking
allowances.3 When adjacent to a City-owned parking lot,
required parking may be accommodated in that lot.
3.6 Pa rk i ng Lot Design
Design Principle: Parking areas should allow for safe , convenient
pedestrian travel for clients , residents, and/or guests .
Design Standards:
1. Parking lots shall contain clearly defined pedestrian walkways,
3 The 2007 manua l had a separate sha red park ing matrix. Th is has
been rep laced w ith a reference to the matrix in the zon ing code .
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differentiated by change in material and/or landscaping, to
provide a safe means of travel by foot through the park ing
area to the building(s) on site.
2. Parking access drives shall be consolidated to minimize curb
cuts along the street.
3. Within the same development, parking lots shall be
interconnected to allow users to circulate without re-entering
the street.
Design Guidelines:
4 . Parking areas should be well lit to provide security.
5. For residential uses, parking areas should be in safe,
convenient locations for residents and guests. Carports and
garages are encouraged for resident parking spaces .
6. Large parking lots should be divided into smaller segments
and generously planted with shade trees . Landscaped
islands should be used to delineate circulation for cars and
pedestrians.
3.7 Sc reening, Buffers , and Transitions
Design Principle : New development or redevelopment should
minimize impact to surrounding properties. Parking lots and drive-
thrus should be de-emphasized and screened from view.
Design Standards:
1. Any parking lot, drive aisle, or drive-thru lane adjacent to
a public street shall be screened with one or more of the
following:4
- A minimum 5-foot 5 wide landscape buffer with grass
or other acceptable groundcover and regularly-spaced
trees and/or shrubs to soften the parking edge.
- A vertical screening device, 30 to 42 inches in
height (and in compliance with the sight triangle
requirements in Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws). The
screening device may be a continuous masonry wall
constructed of stone , brick, or split-face concrete block,
a combination pier and decorative iron railing, or any
4 The 2007 manual requires a 1 0-foot landscape buffer along
all streets for all properties except those in the traditional overlay. This
requirement has been removed in this draft since it is already established
and clearly explained in the landscaping requirements in the zon ing code
(Sec 26-502 .0 .3). There may be some properties in the contemporary
overlay that don 't want to provide a 10 ' landscape strip and meet the bu ild -
to instead.
5 The 2007 manual requires that park ing lots have a 10-foot wide
landscape buffer and/o r screen wall . It appears the intent is for this to
apply where abutting res ident ial only, though that is not clearly stated. The
proposed changes are for a 5' wide landscape buffer and /or screen wall
where abutting a street , and 6 '-10 ' buffer where abutting resident ial .
Chapter 3 -Site Design
Parking Lot Design. Parking lots must incorporate
clearly defined pedestrian walkways, which should
be differentiated by landscaping and/or change in
material.
Parking Lot and Drive Aisle Screening. A low
screen wall, in combination with a landscape
buffer, demonstrates appropriate screening of
vehicular areas such as parking lots and drive -
thru fanes .
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Chapter 3-Site Design
Open Space Design. High -quality materials and
amen i ties create attractive and well-used plazas
and parks.
Open Space Design. Seating areas should be
incorporated into site des ign .
other decorative and durable screening device that is
consistent with the materials of the main building.6
2. Where a parking lot abuts a property with a residential
use, a minimum 10-foot wide landscape buffer is required
between the parking lot and the adjacent property line. This
width may be reduced to 5 feet if an opaque 6-foot fence or
decorative wall is placed at the property line. In either case ,
the landscape buffer shall contain grass or other acceptable
ground cover and trees and/or shrubs at a regular spacing .
Design Guidelines:
3. The edges of commercial development should provide a safe,
quiet, and visually pleasant transition to adjacent residential
neighborhoods. Large buildings should be located adjacent
to commercial corridors and transition to smaller buildings
closer to residential , low-density neighborhoods . Landscape
buffers and screen walls may help ease the transition between
commercial and residential properties.
4. Buildings should be placed so as not to impact the supply of
light to adjacent properties . Building height and scale should
relate to neighboring properties .
3.7 Open Space Design
Please refer to Section 26 -502 of the zoning code for minimum
landscape requirements . The standards and guidelines listed below
shall serve as additional requirements, beyond the minimum zoning
requirements , to ensure quality des ign .
Design Principle: Open space should feature high-quality amenities
and encourage pedestrian activity.
Design Standards:
1. Traditional Overlay: at least two of the following des ign
elements shall be incorporated.
2. Contemporary Overlay: at least one of the following design
elements shall be incorporated.
Open space design elements:
-Areas of Congregation: Plazas or courtyards that
contain open eating areas, landscaping, and/or
fountains . Where possible, buildings should be placed
to enclose these spaces on three sides . These areas
shall count toward the minimum required landscaped
area established in Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws.
-Pedestrian Amenities: pedestrian amenities such
as seating areas, arcades, bike racks , benches and
6 Th is language is taken from the mixed use zoning code (Sec 26-
1107 .C). It is consistent with the landscape buffer requirements for park ing
lots in Sec 26 -502 .E of the code but prov ides more detai l.
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seat walls should be placed on site, close to building
entrances .
-Exterior Art: exterior art may be in the form of
sculptures, statues or fountains . Art should be located
where it is visible form the public right-of-way. Only
approved art objects may be placed in the public right-
of-way.
3 . For multi-family residential properties, open space shall
incorporate amenities for play or congregation. Acceptable
amenities include play structures, picnic tables, benches, or
sporting area/fields.
4 . Subject to approval of Community Development and Public
Works staff, detention areas may be used as open space
provided that they are designed to be usable and do not allow
standing water.
Design Guidelines:
5. All open spaces should be designed with quality hardscape
and planting materials . Ornamental trees and other plantings
tnat provide seasonal interest are encouraged .
6. Open spaces should be oriented to take advantage of
views and sunlight and , where possible, should visually and
physically connect to the adjacent sidewalk.
Chapter 3 -Site Design
Open Space Design. Art such as sculptures and
fountains help to create quality open space.
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Chapter 4 -Building Design (Commercial/Retail /Mixed-Use)
CHAPTER 4 -BUILDING DESIGN
This Chapter contains design principles, standards, and guidelines
that pertain to buildings design . The applicable design standards
vary by the type of building. The following table outlines how to
identify which standards apply to your project:
Table 4.1 -Building Design Categories
Use the type of building to locate the applicable building
design requirements
Building Type
Commercial/Retail
and Mixed -Use
Heavy Commercial/
Light Industrial
Multifamily
Res idential
Applicable Building Design
Requirements
Section 4 .1
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Definitions of Building Types:
1. Commercial/Retail : buildings that house commercial or retail
uses such as office, restaurants, or any type of retail.
2. Mixed -Use : buildings that combine commercial/retail and
residential uses .
3. Heavy Commercial/Light Industrial: buildings that house uses
such as car or truck repair, warehousing, mini-storage, or flex/
office space .
4 . Multifamily Residential: buildings with three or more
residential units .
4.1 Commercial/Retail and Mixed-Use
A. Facade Design
Design Principle: Building design should contain significant
interest, level of detail, and human scale . Where these elements
are already present on adjacent buildings, architecture should be
consistent with surrounding buildings.
Design Standards:
1. Facade detail : All building facades visible from a street or
public space shall provide a level of finished architectural
quality and be designed to the human scale. Each facade that
is visible from a street or public space shall incorporate at
least three of the following elements :
-Reveals
-Belt courses
-Cornices
Chapter 4 Applicability
Project Type
o.~ New buildings
o.~ Major additions
o.~ Facade improvements
Overlay
o.~ Traditional
o.~ Contemporary
o.~ Suburban
Building Type
o.~ Commercial/Retail/Mixed -Use
o.~ Heavy Commercial/Industrial
o.~ Multifamily
Commercial and Mixed-Use Facade Design.
Example of a facade on a mixed-use building
that utilizes articulation, changes in texture, and
other details to create a quality, human-scaled
design .
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Facade articulation. Offsets in the plane of
building facade create visual interest.
Facade variation. A large arch itectural feature
(cupola ) creates variation in the facade and
emphasizes the primary entrance.
-Deep overhangs a minimum of 3 feet in depth
-Expression of a structural or architectural repeating
element of least one foot in depth
-Recessed windows and/or storefronts
-Color and/or texture differences
-Articulation of windows and doorways, which may
include sills , mullions, or pilasters that create a three-
dimensional expression
2. Facade articulation : Each facade that faces a street or public
space shall have at least one variation in plane depth, a
minimum of one foot for every SO linear feet of the length
of the facade. Non -permanent features such as canopies or
awnings will not qualify as variation . Plane depth variation
may be accomplished through elements such as :
-Upper level stepbacks
-Dormers
-Recessed entries
-Porticos
-Recessed windows and/or storefronts
-Offsets in the general plane of the facade including
columns , pilasters , protruding bays , reveals , fins , ribs ,
balconies, cornices or eaves .
3. Primary entrance : The primary entry of each building shall be
emphasized through at least two of the following:
-Changes in wall plane or building massing
-Differentiation in material and/or color
-High e r level of detail
-Enhanced lighting
-Greater amount oftransparency
4. Facade variation: For facades longer than 200 feet, at least
one major identifying feature shall be incorporated into the
building design. This feature shall be one of the following or a
similar architectural feature that creates visual interest:
-Cupola
-Rotunda
-Spire
-Dome
-Clock
Design Guidelines:
5. For buildings taller than one story or setback 20 feet or more
from the street, changes in plane depth to achieve facade
articulation should be greater than one foot .
6. The character of the facade and overall building design
should relate to positive examples from the surrounding
The 2007 manual requires a depth change of four feet. In look ing
at actual projects , th is is restrict ive and has been reduced to match the
m ixed use zon ing .
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neighborhood, including existing facades and rooflines.
7 . The form and character of an addition should relate to the
form and character of the existing building.
8. Buildings that express a standardized corporate identity are
discouraged.
B. Materials
Design Principle: Buildings should utilize high -quality, durable
materials that create visual interest and g ive buildings a human
scale.
Design Standards:
1. Primary materials: buildings shall be constructed of durable
materials. Approved materials include, but are not limited to:
-Brick
-Stone
Integral colored textured concrete block
Hard coat stucco
Synthetic brick and masonry materials
-Terra-cotta
2 . Secondary materials: the follow i ng materials are allowed in
limited amounts:
-Architectural metal panels may not exceed 40% of any
facade.
-Smooth -faced concrete masonry units (CMU) may not
constitute more than 25% 2of any facade.
Exterior insulating finishing system (EIFS) may be used
as an accent material, not to exceed 25% of the facade,
subject to the following restrictions:3
• EIFS must have a textured finish.
• EIFS may not be utilized below the height of 8
feet on any building facade visible from a street
or public space.
• The allowable amount of EIFS may be
consolidated on a facade(s) that does not face
a street or public space provided that the total
amount of EIFS, calculated cumulatively for the
entire building, does not exceed 25%.
3 . Proh ibited materials: The following materials are not allowed:
-Plywood paneling
-Vinyl and aluminum siding
-Un -articulated large format concrete panels
-Exposed raw concrete
-Solid metal roll -up doors
2 The 2007 manual li mits CMU to 20 %. It is proposed here as 25 %
to match the lim it on EIFS below.
3 The language on EIFS is taken from the mixed use code . The
200 7 manual does not address EIFS .
Materials. Durable materials such as stone
or masonry should be utilized at the base of
the building with secondary materials such
as EIFS above.
Materials. This commercial facade demonstrates
the use of architectural metal as a secondary
material.
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Material variation. Changes in material and
masonry patterns create a quality building
facade .
Transparency. Windows at the ground level
create a pedestrian -friendly environment.
4 . Material variation: All building faca des visible from a street
or public space shall have at least one change in materials for
each 12 4 feet (and portion thereof) of wall height. A change
in material must be at least one foot in height. Masonry
patterns, such as headers or rowlocks, can count as a change
of material. Windows, canopies, and doorways will not count
as a change in material.5
5. Building additions: The materials used in an addition shall
relate to the materials of the existing building.
Design Guidelines:
6. Building materials should relate to positive examples from
adjacent buildings.
7. Materials with the greatest durability, such as brick or stone,
should be used on ground floor facades that face public
streets and public spaces .
C . Transparency
Design Principle: Facades at the ground level should incorporate
windows to create visual interest and enhance the pedestrian
environment.
Design Standards:6
1. Retail or restaurant uses : Where a retail or restaurant use
occupies the ground floor, the facade facing the primary street
shall be at least 60% transparent. All other facades facing a
street or public space shall be at least 30 percent transparent .
2. All other non-residential uses (excluding retail/restaurant):
The facade facing the primary street shall be at least 40%
transparent. All other facades facing a street or public space
shall be at least 25% transparent.
3. Residential uses: Where a residential use occupies the ground
floor, windows shall be provided where appropriate to create
visual interest, while also balancing the need for residents'
privacy.
4. Transparency calculation for all uses: transparency shall be
calculated as the percentage of clear, non-reflective glass
within the area between 3 feet and 8 feeti above the first floor
4 The 2007 manual requires a change in material for every 10 feet
in height. Th is is changed to 12 feet based on analys is of case studies .
5 The 2007 manual requires material change for all facades (here it
is proposed as just those visible from the street) and says that the change
must be at least 2 feet in height (here it is proposed as 1 foot). These
changes align with the mixed use zoning .
6 The 2007 manual requires all commercial and mixed use
buildings to have 60-85% transparency on all facades facing a "street or
pedestrian way.· The transparency requirements have been changed to
reflect different types and to allow more flexibility for the facades that are
not facing the primary street.
7 The 2007 manual calculates transparency for the entire height of
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finished elevation.
-Transparent doors and window mullions shall count as
transparent area .
-Structural elements and opaque or reflective glass shall
not be counted as transparent area.
-Glass display cases may count toward transparent
area if they give the appearance of windows and are
maintained with items of interest, including window
display graphics that do not include advertisements .
-For retail uses on corner lots, the minimum
transparency required for the primary street facade
may be transferred to the secondary street facade
provided that the primary street transparency is not
less than 30%.
Design Guidelines:
5. Large areas of glass should be subdivided by mullions, joints,
or similar scaling elements to provide a reasonable level of
scale and detail.
D. Sc reening -Loading, Service Areas, and Utilities
Design Principle: Service, loading, and utility areas should be
screened from view and minimize impact to surrounding properties .
Design Standards:
1. All loading equipment and service areas shall be adequately
screened and located towards the rear of the building.
2. Rooftop equipment shall be screened with a parapet wall
or similar device that is at least as tall as the item being
screened . The screening element may be shorter than the
equipment only if the equipment is set back so that it is not
visible from the street or adjacent residential properties (to be
demonstrated by drawings by the applicant).
3. Trash enclosures shall be incorporated into the building
design and be fully screened with full wall enclosures or wing
walls that are consistent with the building 's materials. Trash
enclosures shall not be located between the building facade
and right-of-way.
4 . Screening elements and/or enclosures shall be composed
of forms, materials, and colors that are consistent with the
primary building.
5. All screening elements shall be at least as tall as the object
(e .g. trash enclosure, loading dock, or utility structure) being
screened .
Design Guidelines:
the f irst floor facade , wh ich is not typ ical and makes it d ifficu lt to meet the
req uireme nts .
Transparency. An example of how o large -
format retailer con utilize windows and glass
display areas to create an interesting facade
along the street.
Screen wall. An example of a wi ng wall used
to screen a utility area on a commercial
building.
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Heavy commercial/light industrial facade
design. This building, home to a truck repair shop,
demonstrates how quality materials, changes
in plane depth, and street-facing windows can
create an attractive facade.
Facade articulation. This mini-storage facility
uses setbacks in the building facade and
changes in texture and material to create
quality design.
6. Where possible , exterior utility boxes and above -ground utility
installations shall be located to the side or rear of buildings,
and not visible from the street.
4.2 Heav Commerciallli ht lndustrial8
A. Facade Design
The following requirements shall apply only to building facades
that meet one of the following conditions:
1. The facade faces a public street and is within 0 to SO feet of
that public street.
2. The facade is visible to adjacent residential properties.
All other facades are encouraged to follow as many of the below
standards and guidelines as possible .
Design Principle: Buildings serving heavy commercial and
light industrial uses should include variation and human-scaled
components to prevent monotonous and two-dimensional des ign
and to contribute to the character of the community.
Design Standards:
1. Facade detail: Each facade shall incorporate at least three of
the following elements :
-Reveals
-Belt courses
-Cornices
-Deep overhangs a minimum of 3 feet in depth
-Expression of a structural or architectural repeating
element of least one foot in depth
-Recessed windows and/or storefronts
-Color and/or texture differences
-Articulation of windows and doorways, which may
include sills , mullions, or pilasters that create a three-
dimensional expression
1 . Facade articulation: Each facade shall have at least one
variation in plane depth, a minimum of one foot in depth
for every 100 linear feet of the length of the facade. Non -
permanent features such as canopies or awn i ngs will
not qualify as variation . Plane depth variation may be
accomplished through elements such as :
-Upper level stepbacks
-Recessed entries
-Recessed windows and/or storefronts
-Offsets in the general plane of the facade including
columns , pilasters, protruding bays , reveals , fins , ribs ,
balconies, cornices or eaves.
2. Primary entrance : The primary entry shall be emphasized
8 All of sect ion 4.2 is new.
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through at least two of the following :
-Changes i n wall plane or building massing
-Differentiation in material and/or color
-Higher level of detail
-Enhanced lighting
Design Guidelines:
3 . Overhead roll -up doors should be placed on facades that are
not visible from the public street or visible from an adjacent
residential property.
B. Materials
The following requirements shall apply only to building facades
that meet one of the following conditions:
1. The facade faces a public street and is within 0 to SO feet of
that public street.
2. The facade is visible to adjacent residential properties.
All other facades are encouraged to follow as many of the below
standards and guidelines as possible .
Design Principle: Buildings should utilize high-quality, durable
materials that provide variation and visual interest.
Design Standards:
1. Primary materials: each facade shall contain at least 40% of
one or more of the following materials:
-Brick
-Stone
-Integral colored textured concrete block
-Hard coat stucco
-Synthetic brick and masonry materials
-Terra-cotta
2 . Secondary materials: the following materials are allowed but
may not exceed 60% of any facade :
-Smooth-faced concrete masonry units (CMU)
-Exterior insulating finishing system (EIFS)
-Metal panels
-Articulated concrete panels
3 . Proh ibited materials: The following materials are not allowed:
-Plywood paneling
-Vinyl and aluminum siding
-Un-articulated large format concrete panels
-Exposed raw concrete
4. Material variation : Each facade shall include at least three
different materials. A change in color or texture may count as
one material variation. Windows, canopies , and doorways will
not count as a change in material.
Materials. Light industrial buildings may use
metal panels, up to 60% of the facade area, in
combination with higher-quality materials such
as masonry.
Materials. Quality masonry creates an
attractive facade for this office-warehouse
building.
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Transparency. An example of windows that
create transparency in the facade of a flex office-
warehouse building.
Screening. An example of a trash enclosure
with materials that are consistent with the
primary structure.
Design Guidelines:
5. Building materials should relate to positive examples from
adjacent buildings .
C. Transparency
The following requirements shall apply only to building facades
that meet one of the following conditions:
1. The facade faces a public street and is within 0 to SO feet of
that public street.
2. The facade is visible to adjacent residential properties.
All other facades are encouraged to follow as many of the below
standards and guidelines as possible.
Design Principle: Facades at the ground level should incorporate
windows to create visual interest.
Design Standards:
1. Each facade shall be at least 15 percent transparent.
2. Transparency calculation : transparency shall be calculated as
the percentage of clear, non-reflective glass within the ground
floor facade .
-Transparent doors and window mullions shall count as
transparent area.
-Structural elements and opaque or reflective glass shall
not be counted as transparent area .
D. Screeni ng -Loading, Service Areas, and Utilities
Design Principle: Service, loading, and utility areas should be
screened from view and minimize impact to surrounding properties.
Design Standards:
1. All loading equipment and service areas shall be adequately
screened and located towards the rear of the building.
2. Rooftop equipment shall be screened with a parapet wall
or similar device that is at least as tall as the item being
screened . The screening element may be shorter than the
equipment only if the equipment is set back so that it is not
visible from the street or adjacent residential properties (to be
demonstrated by drawings by the applicant).
3. Trash enclosures shall be incorporated into the building
design and be fully screened with full wall enclosures or wing
walls that are consistent with the building's materials. Trash
enclosures shall not be located between the building facade
and right-of-way.
4. Screening elements and/or enclosures shall be composed
of forms, materials, and colors that are consistent with the
primary building.
5. All screening elements shall be at least as tall as the object
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(e.g . trash enclosure, loading dock, or utility structure) being
screened .
Design Guidelines:
6 . Where possible , exterior utility boxes and above -ground utility
installations shall be located to the side or rear of buildings ,
and not visible from the street.
4.3 Multifamily Residential
A. Facade Design
Design Principle: Building design should contain significant
interest, level of detail, and human scale. Where these elements
are already present on adjacent buildings , architecture should be
consistent with surrounding buildings.
Design Standard s:
1. Facade detail: All building facades visible from a street or
public space shall provide a level of finished architectural
quality and be designed to the human scale . Each facade that
is visible from a street or public space shall incorporate at
least three of the following elements:
-Reveals
-Belt courses
-Cornices
-Expression of a structural or architectural bay
-Color and/or texture differences
-Articulation of windows, which may include sills ,
mullions, or pilasters that create a three -dimensional
expression
2. Facade articulation: Each facade that faces a street or public
space shall have at least one variation in plane depth, a
minimum of one foot9 for every 50 linear feet of the length
of the facade. Non -permanent features such as canopies or
awnings will not qualify as variation. Plane depth variation
may be accomplished through elements such as:
-Upper level stepbacks
-Dormers
-Recessed entries
-Porticos
-Porches , patios or balconies
-Offsets in the general plane of the facade including
columns, pilasters, protruding bays , reveals, fins , ribs ,
balconies, cornices or eaves .
9 The 2007 manual does not requ ire a specific dimens ion for the
plane depth change . One foot is proposed here so that th is standard is
easier to enforce .
Multifamily facade design. Bay windows,
changes in material, and a cornice help to create
a quality, human-scaled facade .
Facade articulation. Changes in plane of the
facade, balconies, and details such as cornices
prevent monotonous design.
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Facade articulation and building entries. This
building utilizes changes in height, changes in
material, and recessed entries to highlight unit
entries and to create a quailty facade .
Materials. Quality materials such as masonry
should be used for multifamily buildings.
3. Primary entrance: The primary entry of each building shall be
emphasized through at least two of the following:
-Changes in wall plane or building massing
-Differentiation in material and/or color
-Higher level of detail
-Enhancedl~hting
4. Multiple unit entrances: For buildings with multiple exterior
entrances to multiple units, each unit's entrance shall be
defined through at least one of the following variations:
-Recessed entrance
-Projecting entrance
-Change in height
-Change in material
Des ign G uideli nes:
5. The character of the facade and overall building design
should relate to positive examples from the surrounding
neighborhood, including rooflines, architectural themes, and
building character.
6. If the development contains more than one building, each
structure should be unique in size, height, shape, and roofline
to prevent standardized or formulaic design.
7. Wherever possible, garage doors should be placed so that
they are not visible from the street.
B. Materials
Des ign Princip le: Buildings should utilize high -quality, durable
materials that create visual interest and give buildings a human
scale.
Design Standards:
1. Primary materials: buildings shall be constructed of durable
materials. Approved materials include, but are not limited to:
Brick
-Stone
-Integral colored textured concrete block
-Hard coat stucco
-Synthetic brick and masonry materials
-Terra-cotta
2. Secondary materials: the following materials are allowed as
accent materials. Cumulatively, one or more of the following
materials may not exceed 30% of any facade:
-Smooth-faced concrete masonry units (CMU)
-Cement board siding
-Architectural metal panels
3. Prohibited materials: The following materials are not allowed:
-Plywood paneling
-Viny l and aluminum siding
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-Un-articulated large format concrete panels
-Exposed raw concrete
-Exterior Insulation and Finishing System (EIFS)
4. Material variation: All building facades visible from a street
or public space shall have at least one change in materials for
each 1210 feet (and portion thereof) of wall height. A change
in material must be at least one foot in height. Masonry
patterns, such as headers or rowlocks, can count as a change
of material. Windows, canopies, and doorways will not count
as a change in materiai.U
5. For any facade visib le from a pub lic street, at least 25% of the
facade shall contain stone, hard coat stucco, brick or a similar
mortar building material.
C. Fenestration
Design Principle: Windows and openings in the facade provide
visual entrance and interesting facade design.
Design Standards:
1. At least 25% of each facade shall contain openings such as
doors, windows, or balconies.
Design Guidelines:
2. Large windows should be divided with mullions to provide
isual interest.
D . Accessory Structures
Design Principle: Accessory structures such as carports, garages,
and storage units should be designed to be consistent with the
primary building(s) and to avoid monotonous facades .
Design Standards:
1. Accessory structures shall be made of materials similar to the
primary structure(s).
2 . Accessory structures shall not be located in the bui ld-to area
in the Contemporary or Traditional Overlays and shall not be
located in the front setback area in the Suburban Overlay.
3. When multiple garages or carports are attached as one
structure, there shall be a clear delineation between parking
stalls or garages.
Design Guidelines:
4 . Where possible, accessory structures should be placed so
1 0 The 2007 manual requires a change in material for every 10 feet
in height. This has been updated to 12 feet based on test cases .
11 The 2007 manual requires material change for all facades (here it
is proposed as just those visible from the street) and says that the change
must be at least 2 feet in height (here it is proposed as 1 foot). These
changes align with the mixed use zon ing .
Mate ria ls. Windows create a visually-pleasing
facade .
Garages. Garages and accessory
structures such as carports should be
oriented to face an alley or rear drive
where possible.
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Screening. Utilities serving the building
should be fully screened from view.
that they are not visible from the street and so that access is
gained from an alley or rear drive.
E. Screening -Loading. Service Areas. and Utilities
Design Principle: Service, loading, and utility areas should be
screened from view and minimize impact to surrounding properties .
Design Standards:
1. All loading equipment and service areas shall be adequately
screened and located towards the rear of the building.
2. All rooftop equipment shall be screened with elements, such
as a parapet wall, that are at least as tall as the item being
screened.
3. Trash enclosures shall be incorporated into the building
design and be fully screened with full wall enclosures or wing
walls that are consistent with the building's materials. Trash
enclosures shall not be located between the building facade
and right-of-way.
4. Screening elements and/or enclosures shall be composed
of forms, materials, and colors that are consistent with the
primary building.
5. All screening elements shall be at least as tall as the object
(e.g. trash enclosure , loading dock, or utility structure) being
screened.
Design Guidelines:
6. Where possible, exterior utility boxes and above -ground utility
installations shall be located to the side or rear of buildings ,
and not visible from the street.
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This Chapter contains design principles, standards, and guidelines
regarding the design of signs for retail, commercial, light industrial,
or mixed -use properties. Please refer to the sign regulations for
your zone district in Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws for all signage
requirements, including allowable size and location.
5. 1 Wall Signs
Design Principle: Signs attached to a structure should be human-
scaled and well-designed to contribute to the character of a street.
Design Standards:
1. Building wall signs shall complement the building's
architecture and fit within the architectural features of the
facade so that they do not overlap windows or columns .
Design Guidelines:
2. Innovative and unique sign graphics are encouraged.
3. Projecting signs: Projecting signs are encouraged in the
Traditional Overlay areas . Wall signs and projecting signs are
allowed on the same wall within the traditional overlay.
-Projecting signs that encroach into the right-of-way
must be approved by the Public Works Department.
-Projecting signs should not be located closer than
twenty-five (25) feet apart unless the signs work
together to make a unified and compatible design or
the sign group is integral to the building architecture,
reinforcing a significant building feature such as a
primary entry.
-The structural support of projecting signs should
be integrated into the design of the sign , either by
being simple and inconspicuous, or by being creative
in the use of structural elements, lighting, color and
materials.
5 .2 Freestanding and Monument Signs
Design Principle: Signage should be scaled to the pedestrian and
minimize the impact of advertising.
Design Standards:
1. The materials of new freestanding signs shall be similar or
closely related to the materials of the primary structure(s).
2. For new development or total redevelopment, freestanding
signs shall be located in landscaped areas .
D esign G uidelines:
3. Monument signs, rather than pole signs, are strongly
Chapter 5 -Signage
Wall signs. Pedestrian-scaled wall signs and
projecting signs are encoraged.
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Monument sign. Monument signs, rather than
pole signs, are encouraged to create a more
pedestrian -friendly environment.
Sign typography. For internally lit signs, the
typography should be lighter than the sign
background.
encouraged for all new develo pment.
4. Pole signs are strongly discouraged with new development,
unless the development is located within X mile of the
interstate and a highway-oriented sign is proposed.
5. Consolidated monument signage is encouraged in multiple
use developments.
5.3 Sign Lighting
Design Principle: The lighting of signage should be well-designed,
minimize glare, and prevent light pollution.
Design Standards:
1. Flashing or pulsing lights are not allowed. Changeable
message signs sha ll only be allowed where permitted by the
property's zoning , per Article VII of the zoning code.1
Design Guidelines:
2. Internally illuminated, translucent signs should have the
typography lighter than the sign background. Opaque sign
faces with internally-illuminated translucent typography
or internally-illuminated individual channel letters with
translucent faces are acceptable.
3. Sign lighting should be consistent with the lighting of building
elements and storefront lighting.
4. It is encouraged that sign faces be of a darker hue with light
colored text to prevent light glare emitted at night.
5. Signs adjacent to residential neighborhoods should be turned
off after business hours .
The 2007 manual states that "Flash ing , pulsating , dynam ic , or
moving lights are not a ll owed ." This seems confusing for those areas
where changeable message/LED signs would be allowed. The proposed
language above is intended to add clarity.
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CHAPTER 6 -DEFINITIONS
The following chapter defines terms used throughout the ASOM . In
the event of conflicts between these definitions and those of the
Wheat Ridge Code , those of the ASDM shall take precedence for
projects with the jurisdiction ofthe ASOM.
Amenity Zone
An area along the street curb, between the roadway and the
sidewalk , where trees, planters , furnishings and lighting are
arranged .
Architectural Bay
The area between two vertical elements, usually structural
supports, which are usually spaced in repetition .
Articulation
A juncture in the face of a building that generally provides relief in
an otherwise flat surface .
Belt Course
Usually referred to in masonry construction as a continuous row of
a pattern of masonry around the fa~ade of a building.
Build-to Area
An area established adjacent to the primary street frontage where
a building (or portion thereof) must be located .
Character
A viewer's impression of the elements which make up a particular
composition of the landscape , trees, buildings, space, furniture,
materials and colors.
Corner Lot
A lot which fronts at least two public streets.
Curb Cut
Any break in the street curb for a driveway which provides vehicular
access from the street.
EIFS
Exterior Insulating Finish System or a synthetic stucco building
material.
Elevation
The exterior face of a building. The north elevation is the north side
of the building .
Chapter 6 -Definitions
Amenity Zone. The area along the street curb
located between the sidewalk and roadway.
Curb cut. A break in the street curb
for a driveway to provide vehicular
access.
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Chapter 6 -Definitions
Groundcovers. Low-growing plant material
typically used in place of turf
Hardscape. Exterior ground
surface areas paved with an
impervious material.
Fa~ade
The exterior of a building that faces a street or public space.
Fenestration
The openings (doors and windows) in a building.
Form
The three dimensional shape and structure of a building .
Groundcovers
Low growing plant materials which are typically used in place of
turf in tree lawns and as foreground plants in landscape shrub
beds . Ground covers usually do not exceed 6" in height.
Hardscape
Exterior ground surface areas which are paved with an i mperv ious
material such as concrete or pavers .
Human Scale
Proportions of elements that relate to the size of a human body.
Large Format Retailer
A retail store in excess of 50 ,000 square feet, also known as a
'big box ' store. These retailers often construct large, rectangular
structures which have a standardized design , high ceilings , and
generally little architectural interest.
Luminaires
The light source of a light fixture . Typically located on poles or are
wall mounted .
Mass
The exterior form and shape of a building.
Major Additions
Development or redevelopment which increases existing building
square footage by SO % or more .
Median
A raised island of paving or planting located in the center of the
street dividing the two ways of travel along a street .
Mixed-Use
A development that has a m ixture of different uses w ithin its
boundaries . Mixed use developments typically conta i n commercial
on the ground floor and residential above, or if a one story building,
commercial in front with residential behind .
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Mullion
An upright dividing bar in a window.
Open Space
An outdoor, unenclosed area designed and accessible for recreation,
pedestrian access, or passive leisure . May be hardscaped or
landscaped .
Pedestrian Lighting
Human scale lighting that provides special effects in pedestrian
areas along the street . Typically, lighting fixtures are pole mounted
luminaries, lighted bollards or other low level light fixtures .
Pre-Application Meeting
A meeting between a potential developer, landowner or
representatives or combination thereof and City staff members
to discuss development or redevelopment. The meeting occurs
prior to the submittal of a land use application or building permit
application .
Primary Street
The street toward which a building is oriented. The primary street
for each site shall be approved by the Community Development
Director.
Primary Street Frontage
The property line of a parcel which is directly adjacent to and
parallel to the primary street.
Public Space
A physical place accessible to the public including sidewalks, rights -
of-way, parks, plazas, and other publicly-accessible open areas .
Public Street
A street that is owned by the City.
Reflective Glass
Glass that has a percentage of outdoor visible light
greater than 19%.
Reveal
reflectivity
A space or an indention in the surface of a building that separates
materials or is used as an accent in the field of the same material.
Right-of-way
The area of the street that is in public ownership.
Chapter 6 -Definitions
Mullion. An upright dividing bar
in a window
Right-of-way. The area of the stree t under
public ownership.
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Chapter 6 -Definitions
Roadway
Sidewalk. A paved surface intended far
pedestrian use .
Scale
The proportions of elements that relate to the street in relation to a
human or automobile . Scale affects the arrangement of streetscape
elements to form spaces that are comfortable for pedestrians and
drivers alike .
Secondary Street Frontage
The property line perpendicular to the primary street frontage . The
secondary street frontage is only applicable for lots with multiple
street frontages.
Sidewalk
A paved surface expressly intended for pedestrian use.
Street
A publicly or privately owned street.
Street Trees
Trees that line the street in a regularly spaced row. They are typically
located within the tree lawn.
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"'~·~ -, " City of • -~Wheat&___dge ~ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Patrick Goff, City Manager ~ THROUGH:
FROM: Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director/PIO
DATE: July 16 , 2012
SUBJECT: Foothills Animal Shelter IGA
Attached for Council's consideration is a draft resolution authorizing the City to enter
into an IGA related to the Foothills Animal Shelter and the countywide Dog Licensing
Program.
Background
In 1997 , the City became a party to the IGA that formed the Table Mountain Animal Center
(TMAC). Over the years , the operations ofTMAC have grown -to a point of constructing a
new shelter in 2010 that is three times larger than the old facility and changing the name of the
facility to Foothills Animal Shelter (FAS). Currently, the City of Wheat Ridge, along with
Jefferson County and the cities of Arvada, Edgewater, Lakewood , Westminster, and Golden
make annual contributions towards the operations of the shelter. Wheat Ridge 's contribution to
the shelter has historically been approximately $27 ,000 to $29 ,000 annually.
In 2007 , the County and the various cities entered into an IGA that implemented a countywide
dog licensing program. The revenue generated from the program was to be allocated to pay for
the new shelter. The County has served as administrator for the licensing program and began
collecting license revenue prior to the construction and opening of the new shelter. Those funds ,
in excess of $1.5 million , have been held in trust by the County. In addition , the license revenues
generated annually have exceeded the annual debt service payments on the COP 's that were
issued by the County to build the shelter.
In 2008 , Wheat Ridge and the other cities approved resolutions to amend the Dog License
Program IGA to allow for the excess dog license revenues (the amounts collected greater than
the annual debt service requirement) to be used by TMAC/F AS for the construction, operation,
maintenance, and replacement of the new facility , or for capital improvements and maintenance
of the current facility (the TMAC facility that existed at that time).
In 2011 , the Board of Directors for the Shelter (made up of one representative from the County
and each of the cities), requested funds from the excess dog license revenues to pay for some
needed capital improvements and to help cover the increased cost of operations related to the
first full year of operations at the new facility. The County agreed to the capital funding as that
was allowed for in the 2007 IGA , but denied the funding for operations as the County had never
approved the 2008 amendment to the IGA (and had never communicated that to any of the cities
Foothills Animal Shelter IGA
July 16, 2012
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or the Shelter Board). So, instead of using dog licensing revenues to assist with the operating
costs, the County and each City received an additional special assessment for 2011, an
unbudgeted expenditure for most of the entities including Wheat Ridge. Wheat Ridge's portion
of the additional assessment was $20 033.19. If the Board decides that a special assessment is
needed in 2012 , the City will receive a request for $20,250.
Upon learning this information from the County, the Shelter Board began a series of discussions
concerning how to stabilize the annual assessments to the entities and how to best utilize the
excess dog licensing revenues. Specifically, the Board discussed the impact of special
assessments on entities such as Wheat Ridge. The Board agreed that since the annual debt
service was a relatively-fixed amount annually, applying the entity assessments to the debt
payments would provide for a stable budgeted amount for the entities. Further, given that the
dog licensing revenue already exceeded the annual debt requirements, using the revenue for
operations was a better match. Currently, the dog license compliance rate is approximately 21 %.
The Shelter Board has challenged the F AS staff to work on a marketing and promotion plan to
increase the compliance rate and generate more revenue to help cover operating costs. The
Board also felt it was prudent to establish both capital and operating reserves.
Highlights of the I GA
In general , the IGA merges the previous IGAs that established TMAC and implemented the Dog
License Program into one IGA that supersedes the other IGAs . The primary changes in this IGA
are as follows:
• Officially change the name of the entity to Foothills Animal Shelter
• Establish a capital reserve of $500,000
• Establish an operating reserve equivalent to 25% of annual operating expenses
• Allocate the Dog License Program revenue (net of administrative costs incurred by the
County who currently administers the program) to the operations ofF AS
• Allocate the annual City assessments to the annual debt service obligation
Financial Imp act
The City's annual contribution toward the operations ofF AS in 2012 was $29,050 and in 2011
was $27,932 plus a special assessment of$20,033 for a total of$47,965 . There is still the
potential for a special assessment in 2012 to help cover the cost of operations but that potential is
greatly reduced by using the dog licensing revenue for operations as proposed in this I GA.
Starting in 2013 , the annual contributions from the parties to this IGA will be allocated toward
the debt service and will be less than the current atmual contributions assessed today.
ChiefBretman, Jerry Dahl , and Mary McKenna have all reviewed the draft IGA . Staff
recommends bringing the draft IGA to the July 23 , 2012 City Council meeting for approval. The
effective date on the draft IGA is August 15 ' 201 2 .. The City of Golden and Jefferson County
have approved the IGA. Approval from the other entities is forthcomin g.
Attachment
A . Draft Resolution
B. Draft IGA
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO.
Series of 2012
TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF
ARVADA, THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, THE CITY OF WHEAT
RIDGE, THE CITY OF GOLDEN, THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER
AND THE CITY OF EDGEWATER ANIMAL SHELTER/DOG
LICENSING /FUNDING
WHEREAS, by Resolution 1567-1996, the City of Wheat Ridge (Wheat Ridge)
entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) that added Wheat Ridge as a party
to the establishment and operation of the Table Mountain Animal Center (TMAC); and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 17-2007, Wheat Ridge entered into an IGA for the
implementation of a Countywide Dog Licensing Program; and
WHEREAS, TMAC has since moved to a new location is operating under the
name of Foothills Animal Shelter (the Shelter); and
WHEREAS, Wheat Ridge is currently assessed an annual fee to help cover the
cost of the operations of the Shelter; and
WHEREAS, revenues from the Dog Licensing Program are used to pay the debt
service of the Shelter's new facility; and
WHEREAS, the revenue from the Dog Licensing Program exceeds the annual
debt service requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Parties to the IGA wish to better match the revenue streams to
expenses by allocating the assessments to the annual debt service and allocating the
Dog Licensing revenue to operations of the Shelter, and also take advantage of the
increased revenue potential of the Dog Licensing Program to cover future operating
costs of the Shelter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows:
A. The Intergovernmental Agreement Between Jefferson County, the City of
Arvada, the City of Lakewood, the City of Wheat Ridge, the City of
Golden, the City of Westminster and the City of Edgewater Animal
Shelter/Dog Licensing/Funding attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved. The Mayor
and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the same.
B. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Attachment 1
DONE AND RESOLVED this 23rd day of July, 2012.
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
ATIEST:
Janelle Shaver, City Clerk
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN JEFFERSON COUNTY, THE CITY OF ARVADA, THE CITY OF
LAKEWOOD, THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, THE CITY OF GOLDEN, THE
CITY OF WESTMINSTER AND THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
ANIMAL SHELTER/DOG LICENSING /FUNDING
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes only this 15th day of August, 2012,
is made and entered into by and between the COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF
COLORADO, a body politic and corporate (the "County'); the CITY OF ARVADA, a
municipal corporation ("Arvada'"); the CITY OF LAKEWOOD, a municipal corporation
("Lakewood"); the CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, a municipal corporation ("Wheat Ridge"); and
the CITY OF GOLDEN, a municipal corporation ("Golden"); and the CITY OF
WESTMINSTER, a municipal corporation ("Westminster").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, C.R.S. Section 30-15-101(1) authorizes the board of county commissioners
of each county to establish an animal holding facility and engage personnel to operate it, provide
for the impoundment of animals, and to establish terms and conditions for the release or other
disposition of impounded animals; and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. Section 30-15-1 0 I (2) authorizes counties and municipalities to enter
into an intergovernmental agreement to provide for the control, licensing, impounding, or
disposition of pet animals or to provide for the accomplishment of any other aspect of a county
or municipal dog control or pet animal control licensing resolution or ordinance; and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. Section 31-15-401 (m)(J) authorizes municipalities to regulate and
control animals within the municipality including but not limited to, licensing, impoundment
and disposition of impounded animals; and
WHEREAS, Part 2 of Article I of Title 29, C.R.S. permits and encourages governments
to make the most efficient and effective use of their powers and responsibilities by cooperating
and contracting w ith other governments; and
WHEREAS, Part 2 of Article I of Title 29, C.R.S. authorizes governments to contract
with one another to provide any function , service, or facility lawfully authorized to each of the
contracting units through the establishment of a separate legal entity; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. Section 30-1 1-1 07(1) the parties are authorized to e nter
into agreements for the joint use and occupation of public buildings; and
WHEREAS, some of the parties entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement formin g
the separate legal entity called the Jefferson Animal Shelter on March 15. 1975 and this
Intergovernmental Agreement was amended several times to modify the terms and add parties to
the agreement; and
Attachment 2
WHEREAS, the Towns of Morrison and Mountain View are no longer participating in
the operation or funding of the Jefferson Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement creating a County-
Wide Dog Licensing Program ("Dog Licensing Program'") which provided that the revenue
from the Dog Licensing Program would be used to construct a new animal shelter facility due to
the deterioration of the prior facility ; and
WHEREAS, the County funded the construction of a new animal shelter facility
("'Facility") by I )issuing Certificates of Participation ("COPs'') which included the amount of 5.2
million dollars for construction of the Animal Shelter Facility; 2) contributing 3 million dollars;
and 3) contributing an additional 1.5 million dollars pursuant to the terms of an
Intergovernmental Agreement between some of the parties (the "Facility Funding IGA ") which
provided that the participating cities would repay the County(unless the County is repaid by the
Fo othills Animal Foundation)at the end of a five year period ending on January 1, 20 15 ; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the prior agreements for formation of the
Shelter and the Dog Licensing Program to provide for the parties to no longer pay annual
assessments for the operation of the Shelter. to instead use the revenue from the Dog Licensing
Program for the operation of the Shelter and to provide for repayment of the COPs and the $1.5
million dollar contribution; and
WHEREAS , the parties agree that each party and its residents should contribute toward
the funding for the cost of capital construction of the Facility and the operation of a central
animal shelter in equal proportion to the estimated number of dog s in their jurisdiction: and
WHEREAS, it continues to be in the best interest of all of the above-referenced parties
to participate in the. organization, administration. and common use of a central animal shelter
and to amend the prior agreements for continued operation of the central animal shelter and the
Dog Licensing Program and the Facility Funding IGA as set forth herein ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater ("Edg ewater") may desire to become a party to this
A g reement after adoption of a dog licen s in g ordinance in compliance with the terms of thi s
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and a g reement ofthe
parties hereinafter contained, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby confessed, it is
understood and a g reed a s follows:
PART 1. FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER FORMATION AND OPERATION
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. E STABLISHM ENT OF FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SH E LTER. The parties
pre viously establi s hed a separate legal e ntity calle d th e J e fferson Anima l Shelter and then
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renamed the entity the Table Mountain Animal Center. The parties hereby reaffirm the
establishment of the separate legal entity which shall be known as the "Foothills Animal Shelter'·
(the "Shelter") and which shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the Shelter
and the Facility.
B. LEASE OF SHELTER. The Shelter entered into a lease with the County for the
new Facility located at 580 Mcintyre Street, Golden CO 80401 pursuant to a Lease Agreement
effective on August 9 , 20 I 0 (the "Lease Agreement"). The Shelter, for the purpose of,
organizing, administering, and operating the central animal facility on the land so leased , will
improve, maintain , and operate the Facility as provided herein and as provided in the Lease
Agreement.
II. POWERS OF THE SHELTER
A . GENERAL POWERS. The pa11ies hereto agree the Shelter shall be empowered
with the authority to improve , construct, maintain , repair, control , regulate , and operate the
Facility within Jefferson County, Colorado , as a complete animal shelter for the use and benefit
of the parties to this Agreement and their constituents.
B. POWER TO SHELTER ANIMALS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS. The principal purposes ofthe Shelter are (I) to retain in temporary custody and to
provide for the subsequent adoption or disposition of animals taken into possession by the
respective governing bodies or animals tendered to the Shelter by residents of the respective
governing bodies, and (2) to provide educational , volunteer and related programs to individuals
and the community to promote responsible pet ownership. As used herein , the term "animals"
shall include, but is not necessarily limited to , dogs, cats , cattle , horses , and all other domestic or
wild animals of any kind or description.
C. The Shelter shall have the power to contract with other governing bodies who are
not parties to this Agreement to provide the same temporary custody, adoption or disposition
services provided for the parties.
D. POWER TO ESTABLISH CLfNlCS FOR ANIMAL WELFARE PURPOSES.
In addition to providing temporary custody for said animals , the Shelter shall have the authority
to establish a clinic for the purpose of spaying and neutering animals , or any other animal
welfare related purposes as deemed appropriate by the governing Board of Directors (the
"Shelter Board").
E. POWER TO MAKE CONTRACTS, HIRE, AND FIRE. The parties hereto
further agree the Shelter shall have the authority to contract and purchase all necessary supplies ,
equipment , materials , and services , including professional services , and further to hire and
discharge employees as deemed necessary to operate the Shelter.
F. POWER TO SET FEES. The fees to be charged for services shall be established
by the Shelter Board , shall be uniform and reasonable , and shall supersede any fees previously
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established by the respective governmental bodies. Fees for services provided to governing
bodies who are not parties to this Agreement and their residents shall be set by the Shelter Board
and shall be set to include the costs for operation and maintenance of the Shelter and capital
costs of the Facility.
G. POWER TO LEASE PROPERTY. The parties hereto agree the Shelter is
empowered to negotiate and enter into a lease of the Facility which is suitable for an animal
facility and additional property if necessary.
III. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A. POWERS . All powers , privileges and duties vested in the Shelter shall be
exercised and performed by and through the Shelter Board. Only parties to this Agreement shall
be entitled to appoint a Director to serve on the Shelter Board .
B. APPOINTMENTS . Each party shall designate and appoint one Director to serve
on the Shelter board. Each Director shall be in regular attendance and participate in Shelter
meetings and activities. Each Director shall serve in accordance with the terms and conditions
set forth by the party that appointed the Director. Each party may also appoint an alternate board
member. The current Directors for the existing animal shelter appointed by the parties shall
continue to serve as Directors on the Foothills Animal Shelter Board after execution of this
Agreement unless any Director is removed by the party who appointed the Director.
C. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. At the annual meeting of the Shelter Board , the
Shelter Board shall elect from its membership a President, a Vice President (and President pro
tern), a Secretary and a Treasurer, who will assume their office at the annual meeting. These
officers shall serve until their successors have been elected. The officers shall be elected by an
affirmative vote of at least a majority of the Shelter Board.
D. BYLAWS AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. The Shelter Board shall have
the power to promulgate bylaws and policies and procedures which shall establish the
organizational rules and policies and procedures for the management and operation of the
Shelter.
IV. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
The Shelter shall establish a capital improvement fund equal to a minimum of Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500 ,000) ("'Minimum Threshold ") using the surplus revenues
generated by either the operation of the Shelter or the Dog Licensing Program or by funds
transferred from the Foothills Animal Foundation, a Colorado non-profit corporation (the
"Foundation"). The uses to which said fund may be put include, but are not necessarily limited
to , replacement of capital equipment, procurement of new capital equipment, and improvement
or expansion ofthe Facility. If funds are used from the capital improvement fund , the capital
improvement fund shall be returned to the Minimum Threshold as soon as funds become
available but within no more than a two year period from the date the fund fell below the
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Minimum Threshold. The Shelter Board may adjust the Minimum Threshold above $500 ,000 on
an annual basis if approved by a two-thirds vote ofthe Directors. Any adjustment ofthe
Minimum Threshold below $500,000 shall only occur by amendment to this Agreement.
V. CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY FUND ESTABLISHED
The Shelter shall establish a contingency/emergency fund with a minimum of three
months of operating expenses as calculated from the prior year ("Minimum Balance"). The
money for said fund may be generated from transfers from impoundment, boarding and adoption
fees , investment income, donations , grants or other incidental sources of revenue. Said
contingency fund shall be used to defray the costs of unanticipated operating expense shortfall.
If funds are used from the contingency emergency fund , the contingency/emergency fund shall
be returned to the Minimum Balance as soon as funds become available but within no more than
a two year period from the date the fund fell below the Minimum Balance.
VI. BUDGET
A. BUDGET PROCESS. Each year, the Shelter shall prepare a preliminary budget
and submit said budget to the Shelter Board. The budget shall contain detailed estimates of the
operating costs of the subsequent year. The preliminary budget shall be approved by the Shelter
Board on or before September 30th of each year. The approved preliminary budget shall be
submitted to each of the governing bodies ofthe parties hereto as soon thereafter as possible .
B. The final budget shall then be approved by the Shelter Board and certified by the
secretary and treasurer of the Shelter Board. A final budget shall be submitted to each of the
governing bodies of the parties no later than December 15th of each year that this Agreement is
in effect.
VII. FUNDS AND OPERATIONS
A. DESIGN A TlON OF FUNDS. The Shelter and parties agree that the various
monies paid to the Shelter from the Dog Licensing Program or any other source, and any monies
generated by the Shelter, shall be placed into a designated fund , and any expenses incurred by
reason of operation of the Shelter shall be paid from said fund.
B. CHOICE OF DEPOSITORY. All monies belonging to the Shelter or designated
for use by the Shelter shall be deposited in the name and to the credit of the Shelter with such
depositories as the Shelter shall from time to time designate.
C. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. The Shelter Board will establish a written policy
for the internal control and monitoring of the expenditure of funds by the Shelter and the type or
method of payment used by the Shelter. The written policy established by the Shelter Board
shall ensure that the Shelter Board is able to monitor all expenditures by the Shelter.
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D. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. The Shelter shall not borrow money nor shall it
approve any claims or incur any obligations for expenditures unless there is sufficient
unencumbered cash in the appropriate fund , credited to the Shelter, with which to pay the same.
The provisions and terms set forth in Part 3 of this Agreement shall not be considered debt of the
Shelter.
VIII. BOOKS AND RECORDS
A. RECORD KEEPING. The Shelter shall maintain adequate and correct accounts
of its funds , properties, and business transactions , which accounts shall be open to inspection at
any reasonable time by the parties hereto , their attorneys , or their agents.
B. ANNUAL AUDIT. The Shelter shall cause to be conducted an annual audit
within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year. The Shelter fiscal year shall be from January 1st to
December 31 st. Such audit shall be conducted by an independent certified public accountant.
registered accountant, or partnership, or certified public accountants , or registered accountants
licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. The Shelter shall tender a copy of said audit to the
governing bodies of the respective parties hereto.
IX. REPORTS
A. ANNUAL REPORT. By June 1st of each year the Shelter shall prepare a
comprehensive annual report of the Shelter's activities and finances during the preceding year
and tender a copy of the annual report to the governing bodies of the respective parties hereto.
B. REPORTS REQUIRED BY LAW , REGULATION OR CONTRACT. The
Shelter shall also prepare and present such reports as may be required by law, regulation , or
contract to any authorized federal , state , and /or local officials to whom such report is required to
be made in the course and operation of the Shelter.
C . REPORTS REQUESTED BY THE PARTIES. The Shelter shall also render to
the parties hereto , at reasonable intervals , such reports and accountings as the parties hereto may
from time to time request.
PART 2. COUNTY WIDE LICENSING PROGRAM/FUNDING FOR SHELTER
I. COUNTY-WIDE LICENSING PROGRAM
A. ORDINANCE ADOPTION. Each party shall adopt or has already adopted an
ordinance which establishes a dog licensing program and penalties within its jurisdiction. The
dog licensing ordinances adopted by the parties shall be consistent with the County ordinance
concerning licensing of dogs and license fees· however, each party has discretion to adopt its
own penalties.
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B. ENFORCEMENT. Each party shall be responsible for enforcement of the
penalties for its dog licensing ordinance within their own jurisdiction. Each party agrees to
actively pursue enforcement of said ordinance.
C. LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR DEFINED. The Licensing Administrator is
the entity delegated the authority by the parties to issue licenses and collect fees for said dog
licenses on behalf of all parties.
D. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY. The parties hereby have delegated authority
to the County to be the Licensing Administrator to issue licenses and collect fees for said dog
licenses on behalf of all parties. A new Licensing Administrator may be appointed by written
approval of the Shelter Board. If the Licensing Administrator appointed is not a party, the
Shelter Board shall enter into an agreement with the entity chosen to be the Licensing
Administrator to bind the new Licensing Administrator to the terms of this Agreement and any
other terms deemed necessary by the Shelter Board.
E. DOG LICENSES. The dog licenses shall all be identified as "County Dog
Licenses."
II. FUNDS AND OPERATIONS
A. DESIGNATION OF FUNDS. The Licensing Administrator agrees that all
monies paid to the Licensing Administrator for the licensing of dogs within the jurisdictions of
all parties , shall be placed into a designated fund (the "Dog Licensing Fund ") except the funds
due to the Licensing Administrator as provided in Part 2 , Article 11 , Section B and the funds
withdrawn or retained by the County pursuant to Part 2 , Article II , Section C.
B. LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR'S ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. On August
151 of each year this Agreement is in effect, the Licensing Administrator shall provide each party
with a statement of the Licensing Administrator's administrative costs directly attributable to the
operation of the Dog Licensing Program from July 151 through June 30th of each year, and the
projected administrative costs for the upcoming year. The Licensing Administrator shall retain
the amount of the Licensing Administrator's administrative costs from the Dog Licensing
Program revenue on a monthly basis. The Licensing Administrator shall be entitled to payment
for the cost of, at a maximum , two full time employees including salary, benefits and overhead.
The Licensing Administrator employee positions shall be Administrative Specialist lor II
positions as currently defined by the County or equivalent positions. Any future staffing needs,
beyond those currently listed above, require approval of the Shelter Board. The Licensing
Administrator shall also be entitled to the cost of tags , mailers (for new tags and renewals),
postage , printing, maintenance/updates of dog licensing software and miscellaneous office
supplies, and any other costs directly attributable to the operation of the Dog Licensing Program.
C. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS FOR 2012. The parties have each paid an
assessment to the Shelter for the 2012 Budget Year as a contribution to the operating costs and
capital improvement costs of the Shelter. The County, as the current Licensing Administrator
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shall withdraw funds from the Dog Licensing Fund to pay that portion of the debt service on the
COPs for 2012 attributable to the portion of those proceeds used to fund the construction of the
Facility . The County, as the current Licensing Administrator, shall retain funds in the Dog
Licensing Fund to pay the County 's estimated administrative costs and expenses for acting as the
Licensing Administrator through December 31 , 2012. The remainder of the funds in the Dog
Licensing Fund shall be paid over to the Shelter to be used first to meet the requirements for
funding the Capital Improvements Fund and Contingency/E mergency Fund and the remainder
shall be allocated as determined by the Shelter Board.
D. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS AFTER 2012 . Except for the funds retained by
the Licensing Administrator each month for its administrative costs and expenses as provided in
Part 2. Article II , Section B , the funds contained in the Dog LicensinR Fund shall be paid to the
Shelter by the Licensing Administrator on a monthly basis on the lOt of the following month as
a contribution from the parties toward the operating costs of the Shelter or capital improvements
or maintenance costs of the Shelter as approved by the Shelter Board.
lll. BOOKS AND RECORDS
RECORD KEEPING. The Licensing Administrator shall maintain adequate and correct
accounts of the funds , which accounts shall be open to inspection at any reasonable time by the
parties hereto. their attorneys , or their agents.
IV. REPORTS
A. DEFINITIONS.
I. Reporting Period shall mean the period between July 1st to June 30th of
each subsequent year.
2. Jurisdiction -The Jurisdiction of each party who is a city shall mean the
area within its municipal boundaries. For Westminster and Arvada Jurisdiction shall include the
area within their municipal boundaries that is within Adams County and Jefferson County. The
Jurisdiction for the County shall be the unincorporated area of the County.
3. Estimated Dog Population for a party shall mean:
a. the estimated percentage of Colorado households harboring one or
more dogs , obtained from the most current data published by the
American Veterinary Medical Association (the "Source''); multiplied
by
b. the number of households in a party 's Jurisdiction , as reported in the
most current publication by the State Demographer's Office ;
multiplied by
c. the average number of dogs per household for each household with a
dog, obtained from the most current Source using the data for
Colorado .
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4. Compliance Rate shall mean the rate calculated by dividing
a. the number of licenses issued for dogs residing in a party 's
Jurisdiction during a one year Reporting Period by
b. the Estimated Dog Population in each party 's Jurisdiction for the
same Reporting Period .
B. ANNUAL REPORT. By August I 51 of each year, the Licensing Administrator shall
prepare and present to the Shelter Board an annual report of the number of dogs licensed during the
prior year in each party 's Jurisdiction , the estimated household population of each party 's
Jurisdiction as reported in the most current publication by the State Demographer's Office, the
Compliance Rate for each party 's Jurisdiction and the funds collected during the prior year. A
sample of the report format is attached as Exhibit A.
C. REPORTS REQUESTED BY THE PARTIES. The Licensing Administrator
shall also render to the parties hereto , at reasonable intervals , such reports and accountings as the
parties hereto may from time to time request.
V. REVIEW OF REVENUES AND JURISDICTION COMPLIANCE
A. REVIEW OF REVENUES AND COMPLIANCE BY JURJSDICTION. If during
the reporting period ending June 30, 2012 , there is less than twenty per cent (20%) compliance
by the residents in a party 's Jurisdiction , the respective party shall pay to the Licensing
Administrator for placement in the Dog Licensing Fund an amount equal to the difference
between the funds that the Dog Licensing Fund would have received if there was twenty per cent
(20%) compliance at the spayed dog licensing rate and the amount of dog license fees actually
collected from the residents of that party 's Jurisdiction.
The twenty percent (20%) Compliance Rates set forth above shall be defined as the
Minimum Compliance Rate for the reporting period ending June 30, 2012. When the annual
report is distributed at the end of the next reporting period and every year thereafter, a new
Minimum Compliance Rate shall be set for the following year if the Minimum Compliance Rate
was exceeded by all the parties. If all the parties ' Jurisdictions exceed the Minimum Compliance
Rate according to the annual report , the new Minimum Compliance Rate for the following year
shall be the Compliance Rate of the party with the lowest Compliance Rate. If any party 's
Jurisdiction fails to meet the Minimum Compliance Rate set for a reporting period , the party
shall pay to the Licensing Administrator for placement in the Dog Licensing Fund an amount
equal to the difference between the funds that the Dog Licensing Fund would have received if
the Minimum Compliance Rate was met at the spayed dog licensing rate , and the amount of dog
license fees actually collected from the residents of that party 's Jurisdiction.
B. APPROPRIATION AND PAYMENT OF FUNDS. The parties agree to pay the
amounts set forth in Part 2 , Article V , Section A , to the Licensing Administrator for placement in
the Dog Licensin g Fund by January 31 st of the year following which the Annual Report
determined a party failed to meet the Minimum Compliance Rate, provided , however, that all
pa yments by the parties to the Dog Licensing Fund pursuant to this Agreement are subject to
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annual appropriation by the parties hereto in the manner required by statute. It is the intention of
the parties that no multiple-year fiscal debt or other obligation be created by this Agreement.
PART 3. REPAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITY
I. BASIS FOR DOG POPULATION
A. BASIS FOR DOG POPULATION. The basis for the dog population calculation
shall be based upon the Colorado data from the most current Source. Whenever the dog
population is needed for computations under this Agreement, the figure used shall be the most
recent available at the time such figure is needed , unless otherwise specified herein.
B. DEFINITIONS. The definitions for Jurisdiction , Reporting Period and Estimated
Dog Population are set forth in Part 2, Article IV.
II. CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEBT SERVICE FOR COST OF CONSTRUCTING FACILITY
A. CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE PARTIES FOR DEBT SERVICE ON COPS. 5.2
million dollars of the proceeds from the COPs issued by the County were used to partially pay
the cost for construction of the Facility. The par1ies agree that each municipal party shall
annually pay an assessment to the County to repay that portion of the debt service on the COPs
attributable to the portion of the proceeds used to fund the construction of the Facility (the
''Facility Debt Service") until the COPs are defeased. The Facility Debt Service Schedule is
attached hereto as Exhibit A but such schedule may be modified ifthe COPs are refinanced as
provided herein. Each party's annual repayment will be determined as follows:
I. Calculation for the Annual Assessment
a. Determine the Estimated Dog Population for each party 's Jurisdiction
as of June 30th of each year.
c. b. Add the Estimated Dog Population for all the parties together to
determine the Total Dog Population. Determine what percentage each
party 's Estimated Dog Population is compared to the Total Dog
Population for all of the parties ' Jurisdictions combined ("Dog
Population Percentage'').
Each municipal pa11y shall pay the County a portion of the Facility Debt Service equal to
that municipal party 's Dog Population Percentage.
B. ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE STATEMENT AND INVOICE FOR COPS. By
August 151 of each year, the County shall prepare and present to the Shelter Board and the
governing bodies of the parties a statement and invoice ofthe Facility Debt Service due from
January I to December 31 for the upcoming year, each party's Dog Population Percentage and
the total dollar amount due from each party for its portion of the Facility Debt Service.
C. PAYMENT FOR FACILJTY FUNDING IGA. Pursuant to the terms ofthe
Facility Funding IGA , the County shall provide the parties with a report each year stating the
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amount received each year and the balance owing. Section I.D . of the Facility Funding IGA
shall be amended to provide that the final payment on the remaining balance is due on January 1,
2015 and shall be divided equally between Arvada, Lakewood , Wheat Ridge, Golden and
Westminster (collectively the "Cities"). The Cities shall make their final payments to the County
no later than January 31 , 2015. To the extent the Facility Funding IGA provides that the County
is solely responsible for the Facility Debt Service on COPs, the Facility Funding IGA is amended
in this Agreement to require participation of all the municipal parties and the County in the
payment of the Facility Debt Service in the manner provided herein.
D. APPROPRIATION AND PAYMENT OF FUNDS. The parties agree to consider
for appropriation the amounts computed as set forth above by the first day of January of the year
during which said monies are to be paid to the County. The parties agree to pay the amounts for
the Facility Debt Service to the County by January 31st of the year during which said monies are
to be paid by the County for the debt service. All payments to the County pursuant to this
Agreement are subject to annual appropriation by both the County and each municipal party
hereto in the manner required by statute. It is the intention of the parties that no multiple-year
fiscal debt or other obligation be created by this Agreement.
E. REPORTS REQUESTED BY THE PARTIES. The County shall also render to
the other parties hereto , at reasonable intervals , such reports and accountings as the parties hereto
may from time to time request.
F. REFINANCING. The County shall have the right to refinance the debt on the
COPs if deemed beneficial to the County so long as the amount owed by the municipal parties
for debt service does not increase due to the refinancing.
PART 4. GENERAL CONTRACT TERMS
I. DEFAULT IN PERFORMANCE
A. In the event any party fails to make the payments to the Licensing Administrator
when due as provided by Part 2, Article V , or payments to the County as provided in Part 3 or to
perform any of its covenants and undertakings under this Agreement, the County or any other
party shall cause written notice to be given to the governing body of the defaulting party of the
termination of the party 's participation in the Agreement, unless such default is cured within
thirty (30) days from the date of such notice. Upon failure to cure said default within said thirty
(30) day period , membership in the Shelter of the defaulting party shall thereupon terminate, and
said defaulting party shall thereafter have no voting rights as a member of the Shelter at any
regular or special meeting thereto , nor be entitled to representation on the Shelter Board , and said
defaulting party shall thereafter be denied service by the Shelter. Further, the Licensing
Administrator shall no longer provide licensing services to said defaulting party. The defaulting
party whose participation is terminated under this section of this Agreement shall forfeit all right ,
title , and interest in and to any funds in the Dog Licensing Fund or any right, title or interest in
and to any property of the Shelter to which said party may otherwise be entitled upon the
dissolution of this Agreement. If a party is in default of this Agreement for any reason other than
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nonappropriation of funds for payment of an assessment to the County or payment to the
Licensing Administrator for placement in the Dog Licensing Fund , tennination of the defaulting
party's participation in the Agreement shall not relieve the defaulting party of the obligation to
make the payments to the County as provided in Part 3 or the Licensing Administrator for
placement in the Dog Licensing Fund as provided in Part 2 , Article V that were due prior to the
defaulting pat1y 's termination. This Section is not intended to limit the right of any party under
this Agreement to pursue any or all other remedies it may have for breach of this Agreement. A
party who fails to make the payments required by Part 2 or 3 for any reason other than
nonappropriation of funds shall be obi igated to pay all costs of collection of said payment,
including reasonable attorneys ' fees. A municipal party who fails to make the payments for any
reason other than nonappropriation of funds shall be obligated to pay interest at a default rate of
I 0% plus all costs of collection of said payment, including reasonable attorneys ' fees.
B. PAYMENT DEFAULT/ COPs. In the event any municipal party fails to make
the payments to the County when due other than for non appropriation as set forth in Part 3
Section D that municipal party shall be in default. In the event of a payment default or non
appropriation by any of the municipal parties, the remaining municipal parties and County shall
be responsible for the debt service amount owed by the defaulting or non appropriating
municipal party or parties in the same ratio calculation set forth in Part 3 except the ratio shall be
calculated without the defaulting party or parties inclusion in the ratio .
C. PAYMENT DEFAULT/ $1.5 MILLION. In the event Arvada , Lakewood , Wheat
Ridge, Golden or Westminster fails to make the payments to the County when due other than for
non-appropriation as set forth in Part 3 Section C the municipal party who fails to make a timely
payment shall be in default. In the event of a payment default or non appropriation by Arvada,
Lakewood , Wheat Ridge , Golden or Westminster, the remaining municipal parties shall be
responsible for the debt service amount owed by the defaulting or non appropriating municipal
parties as provided in the Facility Funding IGA.
II. TERM, RENEWAL AND TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
A. TERM AND RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall be in full
force and effect for a term of 50 years from July I , 2012 or until sooner terminated by two-thirds
of the parties hereto , and the parties entering into this Agreement shall have the option to extend
this Agreement by amending this Agreement pursuant to Part 4 , Section Ill.
B. CONTINUATION OF SHELTER OPERATION/FEES FOR NON-PARTIES.
All property and animals shall remain in the Shelter under the tenns of this new Agreement.
Entities not parties to this Agreement who have animals at the Shelter that were placed at the
Shelter by the entity or residents living within the boundaries of the entity on effective date of
this Agreement shall pay a fee as set by the Shelter Board which may be per animal per day as
long as said animal remains at the Shelter.
C. TERM INA TJON BY WRITTEN NOTICE. This Agreement, or any party 's
participation in this Agreement, may be terminated effective by written notice from the party or
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parties to the Shelter at least 180 days prior to January I st of any given year. Any party
terminating its participation pursuant to this provision shall not be entitled to any reimbursement
for said parties' contributions to the County, the Shelter or the Licensing Administrator for
capital costs, assessments or any operating costs previously paid by said party or any dog
licensing fees previously paid by its residents. Such party shall be entitled to be readmitted to
the membership of the Shelter if approved by the Shelter Board and if the terminated party has
paid all dollar amounts the terminated party is in arrears under the terms of this Agreement.
D. TERMINATION WITHOUT REQUIRED NOTICE. In the event that any party
hereto elects to terminate its participation in this Agreement prior to the end of any period of this
Agreement and not in accordance with subsection C ofthis section , such party shall be
considered in default of this Agreement and accordingly shall forfeit its entire contribution to the
Shelter. Upon default, the defaulting party shall forfeit all privileges and property that such party
obtained as a result of its membership in this Shelter. Should a defaulting party, at some later
date, seek readmission to the membership of the Shelter, such party shall be required to meet the
requirements and contributions of any new party seeking membership pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement.
E. POWERS OF SHELTER UPON TERMINATION BY TWO-THIRDS. Upon
tennination by mutual agreement of two-thirds of the parties to this Agreement, the powers
granted to the Shelter under this Agreement shall continue to the extent necessary to make an
effective disposition ofthe property, equipment, and animals under this Agreement. If the
Agreement is tenninated the Shelter and the County shall cause the Lease Agreement with the
County to be terminated.
F. STATUS OF LEASED PREMISES UPON TERMlNATION BY TWO-THIRDS/
PAYMENT OF SHELTER LJABILITIES. Upon termination of this Agreement by mutual
agreement oftwo-thirds of the parties hereto, the Lease Agreement shall terminate in accordance
with its terms and improvements thereon located in Jefferson County, shall revert to Jefferson
County for its use and ownership. Any cost for liabilities incurred by the Shelter during the
termination of this Agreement and as an expense of termination shall be borne by each party to
the Agreement in the same proportion as it is required to contribute to the assessments in Part 3
Section II , whether such assessments have terminated or not except, if the debt service on the
COPs is not fully paid, the County shall not pay any part of the remaining Shelter liability and
the proportion of each municipal party shall be adjusted to pay the full amount of the Shelter
liability without the County participation.
G. TERMINATION FOR REASON OTHER THAN NONAPPROPRIA TJON.
Termination of the Agreement for any reason other than nonappropriation of funds shall not
relieve the terminating party of the obligation to make the payments to the Licensing
Administrator as provided in Part 2 or pay the party 's assessment to the County as provided in
Part 3.
H. DISBURSEMENT OF FUND UPON TERMlNATION. If this Agreement is
terminated , the Licensing Administrator shall first pay the County any monies it holds from the
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dog licensing revenue, except its costs of administration prior to termination of the Agreement,
to pay the County for the cost of any remaining debt service on the COPs issued to pay for the
cost of constructing the Facility. The Shelter shall pay any funds it holds beyond its expenses
incurred prior to the termination of this Agreement to the County to cover any remaining cost of
the debt service on the COPSs . This provision and the provisions of Part 2 , Article II, Section B;
Part 2 , Article Y ; Part 3 , Atticle II; Part 4 , Article I, Section A , Band C and Article 11., shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
III. AMENDMENT
This Agreement may be amended at any time in writing by agreement of all the parties to
this Agreement except that the Agreement may also be amended as set for the in Patt 4 , Section
X.
IV. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
If any provisions of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party or
circumstances are held invalid , such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of
the Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application , and to this
end, the provisions of the Agreement are declared to be severable.
V. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, and each counterpart shall be deemed an
original , and all the counterparts taken as a whole shall constitute one and the same instrument.
The Agreement shall not be effective until executed by all parties.
Yl. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Except as otherwise stated herein , this Agreement is intended to describe the rights and
responsibilities of and between the parties and is not intended to , and shall not be deemed to ,
confer rights upon any persons or entities not named as parties , limit in any way governmental
immunity and other limited liability statutes for the protection of the parties , nor limit the powers
and responsibilities of any other entity not a party hereto. Nothing contained herein shall be
deemed to create a partnership or joint venture between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof.
VII. SUPERSEDES AND AMENDS PRIOR AGREEMENTS
This Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior agreements dealing with formation of
the Shelter including but not limited to the Intergovernmental Agreement dated for reference
purposes only January I. 1998 , and the Intergovernmental Agreement for the County Wide
Licensing Program dated for reference purposes only June 20, 2007 and any amendments to
those agreements. The Facility Funding IGA shall remain in full force and effect except as
amended herein . To the extent Facility Funding IGA says the County is solely responsible for
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the Facility Debt Service for the COPs the Facility Funding IGA is amended by Part 3 Article
II(C).
VIII. NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The Shelter shall make its services, facilities , and programs available to all persons
regardless of race, color, age , creed , national origin, sex , or disability.
IX. NO GENERAL OBLIGATION INDEBTEDNESS
Because this Agreement will extend beyond the current fiscal year, the parties understand
and intend that the obligation of the parties to pay any costs hereunder constitutes a current
expense of the parties payable exclusively from the parties ' funds and shall not in any way be
construed to be a general obligation indebtedness of the parties within the meaning of any
provision of Article XI of the Colorado Constitution , or any other constitutional or statutory
indebtedness. None ofthe parties has pledged the full faith and credit of the state , or the parties
to the payment of the charges hereunder, and this Agreement shall not directly or contingently
obligate the parties to apply money from , or levy or pledge any form of taxation to , the payment
of any costs.
X. JOINDER OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
All parties agree that the City of Edgewater ("Edgewater") may become a party to this
agreement by adopting a dog license ordinance in compliance with the terms of this Agreement
and Edgewater's properly executing this Agreement in counterpart. Upon Edgewater's
execution of a counterpart of this Agreement the parties and Edgewater agree that this
Agreement shall be deemed amended with Edgewater being deemed a party to this Agreement
and Edgewater being subject to all the terms and provisions of this Agreement except Edgewater
shall not be responsible for payment under the terms of the Facility Funding IGA without
amendment to the Facility Funding lGA as provided therein. Calculation for the Compliance
Rate for Edgewater shall be prorated for the first year from the date Edgewater executes the
Agreement until the following June 301h.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement.
ATIEST:
Deputy Clerk and Recorder
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Ga y Ummel
Assistant County Attorney
JEFFERSON COUNTY ,
STATE OF COLORADO
By ______________________ _
Donald Rosier, Chairman
Board of County Commi s sioners
Date : ----------------------
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ATTE ST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office ofthe City Attorney
CITY OF ARVADA ,
STATE OF C OLORADO
By ____________________ __
Name & Title: -------------
Date: -------------------
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office ofthe City Attorney
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
STATE OF COLORADO
By ____________________ ___
Name & Title: --------------
Date: --------------------
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office ofthe City Attorney
CfTY OF GOLDEN
STATE OF COLORADO
By ____________________ __
Name & Title: ------------
Date: -------------------
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
STATE OF COLORADO
By ____________________ ___
Name & Title : --------------
Date: --------------------
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AITEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office ofthe City Attorney
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
STATE OF COLORADO
By ____________________ __
Name & Title: -------------
Date: __________________ _
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office ofthe City Attorney
CJTY OF EDGEWATER
STATE OF COLORADO
By ____________________ __
Name & Title: -------------
Date: -------------------
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... ~ City of
.. ~WheatRi_dge ~OLICE DEPARTMENT
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Memorandum
Mayor DiTullio and City Cou ~cj\
Patrick Goff, City Manager SJJCJ
Daniel Brennan , Police Chief
Tracy Wardell , Sergeant
Crime and Traffic Team
July 9 , 2012
Adoption of the 2010 Model Traffic Code
Cities and towns possess the authority to regulate traffic within their respective jurisdictions.
Many Colorado municipalities do this through the adoption by reference of the Model Traffic
Code for Colorado (MTC). The MTC is a comprehensive set of traffic rules and regulations
promulgated and published by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). The MTC
generally mirrors the traffic laws adopted by the State Legislature, as codified in Title 42 of the
Colorado Revised Statutes.
The 2003 edition of the MTC was previously adopted by the City, and currently governs traffic
in Wheat Ridge. CDOT has published a 201 0 edition of the MTC , which contains certain
changes and updates to the 2003 edition, some of which reflect changes in state law. The 2010
edition of the MTC is the most recent edition published by CDOT. This ordinance would adopt
the 2010 MTC by reference , to bring the City's comprehensive set of traffic rules and regulations
closer to uniformity with the traffic laws of the state and with other jurisdictions that have
adopted the 2010 MTC.
The Model Traffic Code is typically revised by the CDOT every three to four years to
incorporate the most recent changes to state law. The 2003 revision stood until 2009 ; however
the 2009 version was found to have significant errors and was not adopted . The 2010 version
corrects those errors and is the most current version. City staff from the Police Department and
Municipal Court have collaborated and made the recommendations set forth in this memo.
Police Department staff compared the 2003 and 2010 editions of the MTC to identify the
differences between the two. A summary of those differences , prepared by the Police
Department, is noted below for your reference. The entire 2010 MTC is on file and available for
review in the office of the City Clerk.
This ordinance would adopt the entire 2010 MTC by reference and then make certain
amendments to it. The amendments made to the 2010 MTC are largely the same as the
amendments made to the 2003 MTC.
July 9 , 2012 StaffReport-Adoption ofthe 2010 Model Traffic Code
Page 2 of2
Amendments include:
(1) MTC Section 235 , concerning minimum standards for commercial vehicles , allows for
the inspection, enforcement, and impoundment ofthose vehicles.
(2) MTC Section 236 , concerning child restraint systems , is amended to reflect current
state law requirements. Staff identified that the 201 0 MTC failed to reflect the most
recent legislation on child restraint systems.
(3) MTC Sections 501 and 509 , concerning the penalty for size and weight violations ,
allows for the current standards to be enforced.
( 4) MTC Part 10 , concerning driving, overtaking and passing in bike lanes , prohibits these
activities.
(5) MTC Section 1101 (2), concerning speed limits , sets the 25 mph limit for all streets
unless posted otherwise.
(6) MTC Section 1203 , concerning parking of major vehicles, aligns the MTC with current
Wheat Ridge ordinances.
(7) MTC Section 1204 , concerning stopping, standing, or parking in specified places ,
prohibits parking in these areas except by emergency vehicles.
(8) MTC Section 1208 , concerning parking privileges for persons with disabilities , allows
Municipal Court to set the fines .
(9) MTC Section 1407 , concerning spilling of loads on highways , allows the City to
recover cleanup costs.
(10) MTC Section 1416 , concerning driving through private property or driveways ,
prohibits this activity.
(11) MTC Section 1417 , concerning traffic violations in certain zones, doubles fines in
school and construction zones .
(12) MTC Section 1701 , is amended to maintain the City 's current classification of traffic
infractions and criminal traffic offenses and to provide the penalty ranges for
infractions (a fine up to $1 ,000), and offenses (a fine up to $1 ,000 and /or imprisonment
for up to one year).
Section 1701 of the 2010 MTC , as published by CDOT, contains a detailed penalty
schedule for violations of particular MTC sections.
Staff recommends maintaining the current maximum penalty ranges for infractions and
offenses generally, to permit the Municipal Court Judge to impose penalties that are
appropriate to all the particular facts and circumstances of a case.
(13) Part 18 ofthe 2010 MTC, as published by CDOT, addresses abandoned vehicles and
tow procedures . The Wheat Ridge Code of Laws regulates abandoned vehicles and
towing under Article III of Chapter 13 . Part 18 of the 2010 MTC is therefore
unnecessary, and is deleted. A cross-reference to sections within Part 18 is also deleted
from Section 13-43 of the Code.
Staffrecommends that this ordinance, if adopted , become effective on November 1, 2012 ,
allowing for the Court and Police Records Management Systems to be upgraded to reflect these
changes , and for new summons to be ordered reflecting these changes.
TO:
CC:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
MURRAY
DAHL
KUEGHENMEISTER
RENAUD LLP
Mayor and City Council
Patrick Goff, City Manager
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney
July 11, 2012
Draft Ordinance Regarding Amplified Sound
At its study session on July 2, Council reviewed the draft amplified sound ordinance. Council
directed that the ordinance be revised and brought back at the July 16 study session . The requested
revision is attached.
As Council will recall , the original concept was to create a permit system for amplified sound events ,
separate and apart from the City's noise ordinance, Code 16-103. The permit holder would be exempt
from certain provisions of the noise ordinance. After discussion on July 2, Council directed that the
ordinance be revised to simply add to the existing noise ordinance, and to eliminate the permit system.
These changes have been made in the attached revision:
• The attached is a revision ofCode 16-103. The new material is shown in bold face type.
• The definitions of "amplified sound ," "event ," and "event location " from the prior draft are
retained.
• The amplified sound portion is at new subsection (c).
• Notice that amplified sound is allowed during the hours from 9am to 9pm weekdays , and 9am to
1 Opm weekends.
• Amplified sound events during this period of time are exempt from (b)(2) and (b)(3) of the noise
ordinance -shown at the top of the same page.
• Enforcement of amplified sound restrictions by the police department is under the reasonableness
standard at (c)(3), which measures the event at the property line of the complaining party.
I look forward to your comments on this draft on July 16.
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ___ _
Council Bill No. __ _
Ordinance No . ----
Series 2012
TITLE : AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16-103 OF THE WHEAT RIDGE
CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING UNREASONABLE NOISE
WHEREAS , the City of Wheat Ridge , acting through its City Council , has authority
under Article XX of the Colorado Constitution , its Home Rule Charter and C.R.S. 31-15-
101 et seq. to adopt and enforce requirements for the protection of public health , safety
and welfare; and
WHEREAS , in the exercise of this authority, the Council has previously adopted Section
16-1 03 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws concerning unreasonable noise ; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to provide an opportunity for amplified sound on private
property , in order to encourage local businesses and to promote local social activities ,
subject to conditions imposed to protect the interests of the surrounding neighborhood.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE , COLORADO:
Section 1. Section 16-103 Unreasonable noise; disturbing the peace of the Wheat
Ridge Code of Laws is amended to read as follows:
(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Amplified sound shall mean any music or sound produced out of doors
by means of electronic or mechanical amplification, and shall include
the use of drums, horns and percussion instruments.
Sound-amplifying equipment shall mean any machine or device for the
amplification of a human voice, music or any other sound, or by which
the human voice, music or any other sound is amplified.
Unreasonable noise shall mean any excessive or unusually loud sound,
or any sound which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood
or causes damage to any property or business.
Event shall mean an outdoor event at which amplified sound is
permitted pursuant to this section.
Event location shall mean the real property at which an amplified sound
event is held, extending to the exterior property lines thereof. In the
case of a residential neighborhood "block party" or similar function,
the event Location shall be the public street used for the event.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly
make, continue or cause to be made or to permit or assist another to make,
continue or cause to be made, any unreasonable noise which, under all of
the circumstances presented, would annoy, injure or endanger the comfort,
repose or peace of a person of ordinary sensitivities . The following noises
and circumstances shall be deemed as prima facie unreasonable in the
context of the above standards:
(1) Any noise or sound which is audible twenty-five (25) or more feet
from a mobile noise or sound source .
(2) Any noise or sound which is audible within a private residence that
the person responsible for the sound has no right to occupy,
specifically including but not limited to apartments , common interest
communities and other multiunit dwelling structures .
(3) Any noise, sound source or any person or group of persons
engaged in loud and continuing activities which are audible twenty-
five (25) or more feet from the noise source or at the property line
of the property upon which the noise source is located or upon
which such activities are taking place , continuing for a minimum of
fifteen (15) minutes .
( 4) Any person performing or permitting the performance of trash
pickup with a truck which has a compactor or the capacity to raise
and dump dumpsters in any area zoned for residential uses
between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00a.m. For purposes of this
paragraph, testimony that the name of a business which holds itself
out as being in the business of trash hauling was written on the
trash truck shall be prima facie evidence that the trash truck was
owned by and under the control of the employer so identified.
{c) Amplified Sound. Amplified sound on private property is permitted
under this Section under the following conditions:
{1) No person shall use or operate any loudspeaker, public
address system, or other sound amplifying equipment for the
purpose of giving instructions, directions, talks, addresses or
lectures, or for transmitting music or sound to any persons or
assemblages of persons, outside the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
9:00 p.m. Sunday -Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday in such a manner as to be plainly audible
at the property line of the complaining party. The intensity and
loudness of any amplified sound, which is transmitted
between the hours of the above stated days and hours shall
not be unreasonable.
(2) An amplified sound event shall be exempt from the provisions
of (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this section.
(3) No person shall use or operate any loudspeaker, public
address system, or other sound amplifying equipment in a
motor vehicle in such a manner as to be plainly audible at
twenty-five feet from a motor vehicle.
(4) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any bell or
chime or any device for the production or reproduction of the
sound of bells or chimes from any church, clock, or school.
(5) The provisions of this section shall not apply to sound made
on property owned by, controlled by, or leased to the city, the
federal government, or to any branch, subdivision, institution
or agency of the government of this state or any political
subdivision within it, and when such sound is made by an
activity of the governmental body or sponsored by it or by
others pursuant to the terms of a contract, lease, or permit
granted by such governmental body.
(6) The police department shall have the authority to cite violators
and require any person to reduce the sound volume, curtail
the hours of any amplified sound event, or close the event
entirely if the department determines that the event, evaluated
at the property line of the complaining party, constitutes an
unreasonable burden on the surrounding neighborhood.
(d) Any activity or noise source conducted or caused by an activity conducted,
sponsored or approved by the city shall be exempt from the requirements of
this section.
Section 2. Severability, Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. If any section,
subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses shall
not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after final
publication , as provided by Section 5.11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of_ to _
on this __ day of July, 2012, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge, and Public Hearing and consideration on final
passage set for , 2012 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers,
7500 West 29 1h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of_ to _, this day of , 2012.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this __ day of _____ , 2012.
ATIEST:
Janelle Shaver, City Clerk
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
Jerry DiTullio, Mayor
Approved as to Form
Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney