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STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO City Council Chambers 7500 W. 29th Ave. August 2. 2010 6:30 p.m. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged
to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if
you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA .L Staff/Council Report(s) a) Park Signs b) Block Party Policy 2. 38th Avenue a) Community Revitalization
Partnership Study Update-WR 2020 b) Subarea Plan Scope of Work ~ Update to Streetscape Design Manual
.. City of :?WheatB:l..,dge ~ARKS AND RECREATION Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager ,J Joyce Manwaring, Parks and Recreation DirectoOff' August
2, 2010 FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: New Park Signs Attached for your information is the rendering of the new park signs. The sign incorporates the city marketing logo, as well as the park name.
The design is similar to the recently constructed monument sign located at 49th and Kipling. Several park locations will benefit from a double sided sign and other locations will only
require a single sided sign. The intent of the design is to update the aesthetics of the current park signs as well as meet the recommendations of both the Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy (NRS) and Envision Wheat Ridge. The NRS recommended increasing the image and visibility of parks and open space and the Envision Wheat Ridge plan lists the goal of continuing
to invest in parks, recreation and open space. The first two signs will be installed at Discovery Park. The remaining signs will be phased in at developed parks, as funds are available.
Due to the contemporary design style of the sign, the sign will vary slightly for use of at the three City historic sites. The sites include the Baugh House, Historic Park and Richards
Hart Estate. City Council awarded a designlbuild contract to Gordon Signs on April 10, 2010 in an amount not to exceed $25,000. The cost per double sided sign is $8,050 and is appropriated
in the Open Space Fund 32. The current park sign design has been in place for over thirty years. It includes the county required acknowledgement of the use of Jefferson County Open Space
Funds, when appropriate. This required acknowledgement will be met by the use of separate signs which are provided by the county. Examples of these signs are currently in use in the
park system.
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...~ • ~ A ~. , City of • "~WheatRl.,dge ~PUBlIC WORKS Memorandum TO: Patrick Goff, City Manager FROM: Tim Paranto, Director of Public Works DATE: July 29, 2010 SUBJECT: Street Closure
Policy The Street Closure Policy utilized for special private events, such as block parties, has been modified to address concerns expressed by several residents and the Police Department.
In the past, any person could request a street closure and the request would only be reviewed to determine iftraffic would be impacted to a significant extent if the street were closed.
Typically, street closures were requested for block parties, but there have been an increasing number of requests to close streets for family parties and private celebrations. When streets
are closed for activities, other than a block party, residents on the street may have no knowledge of the pending closure. The Police Department was particularly concerned with a funeral
reception held in a City street in 2009. Staff reviewed neighboring city street closure policies and used that information to formulate a change to the Wheat Ridge policy. The Street
Closure Policy has been modified to require notification of residents affected by the proposed street closure. The policy also requires approval of75% of the affected residents for City
consideration of the street closure. Having a strong majority of the affected residents in favor of the street closure insures that the private party is not objectionable to the neighborhood.
The Police Department is strongly in favor of the revised policy. The Street Closure Policy is enclosed, along with other relevant information available on the City web site, for your
use.
'v .. l '. • ~ _ .-City of • !U':WheatRLdge ~PUBLIC WORKS City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29th Ave. ' Wheal Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P; 303.235.2861 F: 303.235.2857 CHANGES
TO STREET CLOSURE POLICY Spring is here. What does that mean? To some it means time to open up the windows, air out the house and start on that spring cleaning. Some people prefer the
outdoors and will start working on the lawn, cleaning up the winter leaves, plant the flowers or prep and plant their vegetable gardens. They wave to their neighbors and visit over the
fence. This eventually leads to that discussion of having a neighborhood BBQ. Neighborhood block parties have been increasing. Each neighborhood is different. Some neighborhoods have
a very large percentage of participation and inquire about closing off their street to traffic during their event. The City encourages this camaraderie among the neighbors, but has to
set some stipulations regarding the traffic. A policy/procedure has been developed to guide you through the steps needed to close off the traffic for your event. The City has incorporated
an addition step this year. There has been a Petition added to the process along with the Request for Street Closure Application. This was needed to make sure a majority of the residents
on the block are in agreement about the closure. If the links to the documents below don't work on your computer, the links are also located on the City Website homepage under the Departments
Tab: Public Works>Engineering>Application Forms & Requirements; or under the Services Tab: Applications/Forms/Permits/Returns at the bottom of the Applications section. If you have problems
accessing the forms, you may stop by City Hall and pick up the paperwork or it can be mailed it to you. Policy Request for Street Closure application Block Party Street Closure Petition
If you have questions you may call the Public Works Engineering Division at (303) 235-2861. www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
~'4~ ... ~ ~ Cilyof. ?WlieatR.clge STREET CLOSURES BY CITIZEN GROUPS Policy-It is the policy of the City of Wheat Ridge to encourage activities by neighborhood groups that promote the
welfare, safety, and harmony of its citizens. Block parties can be one positive method of accomplishing this goal. The City government shall allow street closures for such activities
when those closures will not cause harm to or be a significant disruption to the general public. Procedure-Street closures for block parties, or other similar events, will not be allowed
on streets that experience a significant amount of through traffic. The Director of Public Works or his designee will determine whether a street may be closed. 1. All inquiries concerning
street closures should be made to the Public Works Department, 303-235-2861. 2. All Requests for Street Closure Forms along with the Block Party Street Closure Petition shall be submitted
to the Public Works Engineering Office, at least ten working days prior to the event, and shall contain the following information: a. Location of the proposed street closure, noting
exactly where the street would be blocked. b. The date of the event. c. The beginning and closing time for the event. d. The purpose of the event. e. The name, address, and phone number
of an individual who can be contacted before or during the event, should any problems arise. NOTE: The Request for Street Closure and the Block Party Street Closure Petition forms are
available on the City web site www.ci.wheatridge.co.us under Public Works/Engineering/Application Forms & Requirements, or at the PW Engineering desk, along with a copy of this policy.
3. Citizen responsibility: a. Proper traffic barricades will be provided by the city. It is the responsibility of the citizen to place the barricades properly and remove and stack them
when finished . Saw horses, ropes, and similar items are not proper barricades and shall not be used. b. A twelve foot unobstructed lane shall be maintained around the barricades and
through the closed street for emergency access. c. No individual with legitimate business on the closed street shall be prevented from safely driving into the area. d. No emergency vehicle
shall be kept from entering the area. e. If the event is to occur after dark, appropriate lighting shall be provided by citizens. Reflective barricades with flashers may be necessary,
at some locations, to provide J:\POLICIES -PROCEDURES-PROGRAMS\Policies\Street Closure POlicy 3-10.doc Page 1
safety to participants of the events. Existing street lights may be considered sufficient in some locations. 4. City of Wheat Ridge responsibility: a. A copy of the form requesting the
street closure and the petition shall be forwarded to the Public Works Department for their approval. The petition must be agreed to by 75% of the neighbors on the requested block(s).
b. Approval from the Director of Public Works or his designee shall be obtained. 5. Public Works responsibility: a. Notify the citizen noted on the request of the approval or denial
of their request and the regulations applying to the closure. b. Schedule barricade delivery/pick up c. Inform PD Community and Support Services Lieutenant of the event. PD will: i.
Notify traffic patrol ii. Notify appropriate fire district of the date and time of the closure. iii. A notice of the closure will be placed on the police hot sheets. d. Any recommendations
or conditions for approval shall also be forwarded or attach to the form. This may include a detour plan if necessary. 6. Multiple Requests a. In the event conflicting requests are made
for the same time period, the requests will be considered in the order they were received. b. The Director of Public Works or his designee shall determine if there are traffic flow conflicts
or a limited number of barricades. c. The Public Works Department will notify the individuals who are denied their requests and will assist them with rescheduling, if possible. J:IPOLICIES
-PROCEDURES-PROGRAMSlPoliciesISlreel Closure Policy 3-10.doc Page 2
7500 W. 29 1H AVENUE WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO ".~". ~., City of rV Wheat RL...dge .J?"'"PUSLI C WORKS REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE (Block Party Street Closure Petition MUST be submitted with
this request) 303-235-2861 303-235-2857 -FAX This form is to be completed by Requestor and must be returned ten working days prior to the event. Requestor will be notified via telephone
of approval or denial. Location: ___________ from ___ -----, __ to (Example: Vance Street from 35th to 36th) The Street will be barricaded at: _______ and (Example: 35th and 36th ) DATE
OF EVENT TIME OF EVENT to Provide a brief explanation for the event Contact person: (An individual who can be contacted before, during and after the event). Name: Address: City State
Zip: Phone number: _ _____ _ Individual making request __________________________ _ Address: City State Zip: Phone number: ______ _ Requestor accepts responsibility for this event and
ensures that ordinances and codes of the City of Wheat Ridge and the State of Colorado are adhered to. Requestor shall also ensure accessibility to emergency vehicles through the area
of the event. Signature Please return form & petition to: Public Works Department City of Wheat Ridge 7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Or fax to 303-235-2857 QUESTIONS: call
303-235-2861 Street Closure Request Form Rev. 03/10 Date OFFICE USE ONLY COMMENTS: Public Works Approval Approved copy of request forwarded to: Arvada Fire Department (303) 432-7995-fax
W/R Fire Department (303) 940-0350-fax Police Department Public Works Operations (303) 431-7139-fax Requestor DATE
~~~~ ? \V heat RL.-dge Requestor Name: Event Date: Event Location: Block Party Street Closure Petition (This page may be duplicated as necessary) We, the undersigned businesses and/or
residents, have been notified of street closures associated with the block party noted above on said date, and hereby agree or disagree to the closure(s). If you have concerns, contact
the City of Wheat Ridge Public Works, which permits Neighborhood Block Party's in the City, at 303-235-2861 . THIS PETITION TO BE SUBMITTED WITH REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURE FORM Resident,
BUsi!1ess Owner or . ManaQer & Business Name City of Wheat Ridge Use Only . Agree Disagree Addres.s Permit/Request Reviewed By: _______________ Departmenl _____________ _ Modification
made 10: __________________ IJ Approved IJ Denied Date: ________ _ J:IFORMS & LETTERSIMISC FORMSISlreet Closure Petition.doc Revision: 3/10
.. Jlern.. :J. . , ~' _ r City of. ~rv Wheat&"dge ~OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager Ken Johnstone, Community Development
Director FROM: Sally Payne, Senior Planner DATE: July 23, 2010 (for August 2 Study Session) SUBJECT: 38th Ave, Corridor Plan Status OVERVIEW The Envision Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan
identifies 38th Ave, between Wadsworth Blvd, and Sheridan Blvd, as one of five priority areas for redevelopment in the City. A recommendation of the Comprehensive Plan is for the creation
of a subarea plan focu sed on 38"1 Ave, that would provide guidance on the revitalization of the corridor. WR2020 has focused many of their efforts on 38th Ave, including obtaining assistance
from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) to undertake a Community Revitalization Partnership (CRP) study on 38th Ave. The study involved
a tearn of consultants with expertise in marketing, real estate, planning and community development analyzing data and existing documents and visiting 38th Ave. for a period of two days
in December 2009, [n addition, focus group meetings and surveys were undertaken to obtain input from property owners and citizens about the corridor. The result is a report provided
to WR2020 focusing on recommendations for revitalizing the corridor. Britta Fisher and Denise Balkas of WR2020 presented the results of the CRP report at an AprilS, 2010 City Council
Study Session. The CRP report is organized around four perspectives of the corridor: organization, promotions, economic restructuring and design, It includes a series of recommendations
around these topics as a result of the CRP team's visit and data analysis, The CRP report also recommends the development ofa subarea or corridor plan for 38th Ave, to help create a
cohesive vision for the redevelopment of the corridor. A matrix was included as part of the report outlining specific action steps to take in the coming months focusing again on the
four key topics of the report. At the AprilS, 20[0 Study Session, City Council discussed several ideas as a result of the CRP report presentation including formally designating 38th
Ave. as the City'S main street or downtown, establishing an identity for the corridor, funding mechanisms, corridor design and corridor organization strategies, As a result of this discussion,
City Council directed staff to work with WR2020 in implementing the recommendations of the CRP report including developing a comprehensive Scope of Work (SOW) for development of a subarea
or corridor plan for 38th Ave. Staff and WR2020 has spent the past few months working on prioritizing the
3 8th Ave. Corridor Plan July 23 , 2010 Page 2 action steps included in the CRP report and developing an inclusive SOW that would look at visioning, marketing, land use, roadway design
and urban design for the corridor. At the August 2nd Study Session, staff will present the SOW that has been prepared and ask City Council for direction on how to move forward given
the limited budget and resources available at this time. SCOPE OF WORK FOR 38TII AVE. CORRIDOR PLAN The SOW for a 38th Ave. Corridor Plan is attached. The SOW begins with an analysis
of current conditions and existing plans and studies including the development of a Potential for Change Map as recommended in the CRP report. The Potential for Change Map would combine
data to help identify those areas with factors most favorable for redevelopment. This data analysis can be done by staff and possibly an unpaid intern from the University of Colorado
Denver graduate programs. The community participation process for the plan would be defined by a group made up of City staff, WR2020, LiveWell Wheat Ridge (LWWR) and a consultant. LWWR
has provided a grant in the amount of $12,250 to hire a consultant to undertake community input sessions to obtain feedback from the public about how they would like to see 38th Ave.
redevelop, and also to provide information about L WWR goals of healthy eating and active living. Three community sessions are planned which will act as the public input for the corridor
plan. A key component of the community sessions will be developing a vision for the corridor looking at desired land uses, urban design, architectural character, branding and the role
of the street and streetscape. Another component of community participation would be the formation of a Corridor Plan Stakeholder Committee made up of property owners, business owners,
residents and other community stakeholders to assist with development of the Plan. The Committee would be formed by the City in conjunction with WR2020. The corridor plan elements will
include Market Strategy, Land Use, Traffic Analysis and Roadway Design, and Urban Design. The Market Strategy can be completed by staff and WR2020 using the CRP report, Envision Wheat
Ridge data and a market analysis done by Leland Associates for Renewal Wheat Ridge. [n addition, the Land Use and Urban Design elements can also be completed by staff using already completed
documents and possible assistance from an intern. A recommendation of the CRP report was possibly altering (reducing) the number of lanes in certain portions of the corridor in order
to incorporate bicycle and pedestrian facilities, on-street parking, and landscaping. [n order for this to be seriously considered, in-depth traffic data collection and traffic analysis
would need to be done in addition to roadway design feasibility studies. Public Works recommends that a transportation consultant be hired to complete these studies. The Traffic Analysis
and Roadway Design is a critical component of the corridor plan since the roadway design will directly impact impact land use and urban design decisions along the corridor. The Public
Works Department has estimated approximately $65,000 would be needed to hire a 2
38th Ave. Corridor Plan July 23, 2010 Page 3 consultant to complete the needed studies for the corridor. This includes $30,000 for a traffic feasibility study and $35,000 for a roadway
design feasibility study. Ideally, if the $65,000 was available for the transportation studies, the community input sessions and transportation studies would be combined in a Request
for Proposal to hire one consultant to undertake both aspects of the planning work. This would be the most effective approach in providing continuity through the roadway studies, community
input sessions and visioning. DEDICATED 38T11 AVE. ORGANIZATION A key recommendation from the CRP report is the need for an organization dedicated to 3gth Ave. to champion redevelop
efforts for the corridor. This organization needs to include property and business owners who have a stake in the future of the corridor. The intent is to solicit members for a Corridor
Plan Stakeholder Committee to assist with development of the corridor plan. This would be an advisory committee that could possibly be appointed by the Mayor. The committee would be
an integral part of development of the plan and would be involved in developing action steps for implementing the plan. The hope and goal would be that the committee, or certain members,
would transition into a permanent 38th Ave. organization to represent and advocate for the corridor and to implement the vision established through the planning effort. They would also
take the lead on business development and retention based on recommendations of the Corridor Plan. OPTIONS FOR MOVING FORWARD The traffic study and roadway design study are critical
components in developing a realistic and effective corridor plan. The roadway design in many ways dictates land use decisions in relation to curb cuts, sidewalks, parking, streetscape
and more. Staff is requesting City Council consider funding the $65,000 needed to undertake these studies. This would be an investment in what many people see as being the "Main Street"
or downtown of of the City that is in need of revitalization. If no additional funds are made available, a corridor plan could be prepared through input from the L WWR funded community
input sessions that would be focused on creating a vision for the corridor. The drawback to this would be developing a vision for the corridor that may not be realistic given possible
traffic or roadway constraints and the ultimate design of the roadway. DIRECTION REQUESTED FROM CITY COUNCIL Staff is requesting direction on how to proceed with development of the corridor
plan for 38th Ave. Ifadditional funds are made available for the needed traffic analysis and roadway design studies, staff will proceed with developing an RFP for hiring a consultant
for both the community input sessions and the traffic and design studies. A supplemental budget appropriation would be needed in the amount of $65,000. If additional funds are not available,
an RFP will be prepared for the community input sessions only. A TT ACHMENTS: I. Scope of Work for 38th Ave. Corridor Plan 2. CRP Action Plan Chart from WR2020 3
38TH AVE. CORRIDOR PLAN SCOPE OF WORK DRAFT CORRIDOR PLAN TASKS: (responsibilities/source) 1. Analysis of Current conditions and existing plans and studies (including Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy, Envision Wheat Ridge, Urban Renewal Plan, CRP/DOLA Report, Leland market study) Responsible: Staff, consultant to review results, possible intern Existing plans/documents/surveys.
Issues identification/SWOT analysis. Inventory mapping/data gathering. Define planning arealresidentialline. Corridor profile. Develop Potential for Change Map: GIS Based -inputs to
be included: Ownership Parcel Size Vacancies Building assessment Improvement to land value ratios Location at major intersection Access to public amenities 2. Define Community Participation
Plan Responsible: Staff, LiveWell Wheat Ridge, WR2020, consultant Identify Stakeholders and develop project mailing list. Appoint Corridor Plan Stakeholder Committee. Conduct of three
community input sessions. Meet with Stakeholder Committee to assist in development of corridor vision and development of corridor plan elements. Provide regular updates on planning process
and recommendations to Planning Commission and City Council. Conduct public hearings before Planning Commission and City Council to adopt Corridor Plan. 3. Project Kick Ofr and Community
Outreach Responsible: Consultant for community input sessions 4. Define Corridor Future Vision and Goals as first step in development of Corridor Plan Responsible: Consultant through
community input sessions Utilize existing recent planning documents as starting point and Potential for Change Map. Facilitate 3 community input sessions to refine corridor vision, including:
desired urban design and architectural character, desired land uses, 1 ATTACHMENT I
unique image or branding characteristics the role of the street and streetscape in defining the vision Prepare draft vision statement and vision plan and goals 5. Prepare Corridor Plan
Responsible: City Staff and possible intern Corridor Plan Elements to include: Vision and Goals (Consultant through community input sessions) Market Strategy/Economic Restructuring (Staff
and WR2020) • Review of CRP report and Leland market data to understand potential market capture • Identify desired market sectors to be targeted in the corridor • Identify incentive
tools appropriate to entice targeted market sectors • Identify organizational entities necessary to achieve vision • Develop marketing plan Land Use (internal WR staff through CRP ReportlLeland
study) • Existing land use patterns • Existing zoning • Present trends • Future desired development • Interface/transition with residential • Housing options • Identify Catalyst Nodes
from Potential for Change Map Traffic Analysis and Roadway Design (Traffic consultant if if additional funds approved) • 38th Ave. existing section analysis. • Analysis of existing private
property access points. • Traffic analysis of the impact of reducing lanes on adjacent corridors. • Traffic volumes. • Development of recommended street section. • Streetscape recommendations.
• Implementation recommendations, both full implementation and phased approach. Specific Traffic Feasibility Study items ($30,000 for consultant if approved) • Collect AM and PM peak
hour turning movement counts at the street intersections. • Estimate 2035 turning movement counts using the DRCOG travel demand model for a four-lane and a three-lane facility. • Project
the alternate routes and volumes of traffic diverted from 38th Ave. with a three-lane facility. • Determine if alternative routes identified above can accommodate the addi tional traffic.
• Program a Synchro network to analyze existing and 2035 traffic operations relative to levels of service. 2
• Identify intersections that will require tum lanes with the three-lane facility. Specific Design Feasibility Study ($35,000 for consultant if approved) • Identify RTD bus pull-out
locations. • Determine locations of possible on-street parking. • Develop alternatives for curb and gutter re-location (no re-location, relocate north or south curb, adjust both curb
lines). • Prepare conceptual design of curb and gutter re-location. • Identify the re-located curb ramp locations at all intersections. • Pre-design the connection of existing sidewalks
to new intersection curb ramps. • Pre-design the property driveway extensions to the new curb and gutter. • Investigate possible re-locations oftraffic signal poles, including installation
of remote pedestrian push buttons and longer mast arms. • Locate possible landscape areas. • Develop preliminary cost estimates Urban Design (Staff and possible intern, WR2020) • Streetscape
• Vacant properties/windows • Public spaces • Signage 6. Develop Implementation Plan Responsible: Staff and WR2020 7. Adoption of Subarea Plan 3
Final Report and Action Plan W. 38'h Avenue Community Revitalization Partnership Consultant Team Visit 12/09 + WR2020 and Community Development Customization of Action Plan + West 38'h
Avenue Action Plan Revised into the following structure (Examples below not a comprehensive listing of all action items) .. ---.. .. Vision/Identity/Potential for Change Map Economic
&Real Estate Development Regulatory Activity Examples Activity Examples Activity Examples 1. Subarea Plan Development and Formation of 1. City, WR2020 and Renewal WR designate
1. Mixed Use Zone District Stakeholder Committee corridor revitalization as a priority for each 2. Adoption of 2006 IBC 2. Phase 2 Bike & Ped Plan respective agency. 3. Building Division
Assessment Study 3. Phase 3 Bike & Ped Plan 2. On-going Economic Development Activities 4. Brownfields Assessment Activities 4. Other related to W. 38'": City, WR2020, WR Business 5.
Other District, Renewal WR 3. Economic Development Strategy for W. 38th (after completion Subarea Plan) 4. Development Site Land Assemblage 5. Developer/Broker Outreach 6. Other Organization
Activity Examples Select participants from Stakeholder Committee for Subarea Plan process transition into a new committee for W. 38'h Avenue to explore creating a formal business organization
for the corridor. Committee discusses: 1. organizational structure 2. Vision for business environment 3. Marketing 4.Promotions 5. Special Events 6. Business Retention & Attraction 7.
Customer Market Research ATTACHMENT 2 100802 55 38thAve Matrix.doc
.. , ~' _ y City of • ·rct:WheatBL-dge ~OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Jlen<..3 Memorandum TO: The Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager Ken Johnstone, Community Development
Director FROM: Sarah Showalter, Planner II DATE: July 23, 20 I 0 (for August 2 Study Session) SUBJECT: Streetscape Design Manual INTRODUCTION: In order to create streetscape design standards
that correspond with the new Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan, and to update the outdated Streetscape and Architectural Design Manual (200 I), planning staff is drafting a new Streetscape
Design Manual. The new manual will serve several purposes, including: • Creating uniform design standards for sidewalks and streetscapes that correspond with the street cross sections
established in the City's Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan, to be adopted in 2010 • Ensuring quality streetscape design that will complement planned mixed use development on major commercial
corridors • Replacing the largely outdated Streetscape and Architectural Design Manual This memo is structured as follows: 1. Background 2. Streetscape Design Manual Overview 3. Proposed
Timeline BACKGROUND: In 200 I, the City adopted the Streetscape and Architectural Design Manual. This document contains design guidelines for both streetscapes and new buildings. The
portion of the manual that addresses building design was replaced by the Architectural and Site Design Manual (ASDM), adopted in 2007. The portion of the manual that addresses streetscape
design is still in effect, however it has not been updated since 200 I and has rarely been implemented. Lack of implementation is based on several issues, including: • Lack of objective
standards (i.e. minimum sidewalk widths) in the manual • Outdated street classifications • General lack of significant new development on commercial corridors to trigger major streetscape
improvements. Some smaller redevelopment projects in the past few years
Streetscape Design Manual July 23, 2010 Page 2 have created an escrow for future streetscape improvements, but did not build them as part of the project since the project's frontage
on a corridor was so small Starting in 2009, the Department of Public Works, with input from other departments including Community Development, started work on Phase II of the Bicycle-Pedestrian
Master Plan. The end result of this phase is a comprehensive document that includes standard cross sections for standard street classifications in the City. The new cross sections are
focused on multi-modal, or "complete" streets, and include accommodations for pedestrians and bikes in most cases. Upon adoption of the master plan, Public Works will be updating their
standard street sections to match the master plan. One of the primary reasons for replacing the former Streetscape and Architectural Design Manual with a new Streetscape Design Manual
is to create consistency with the BicyclePedestrian Master Plan so that all regulatory documents pertaining to right-of-way widths and design standards are compatible and easy to understand.
Streetscape Design Manual Overview The format and structure of the proposed new manual will be similar to that of the Streetscape and Architectural Design Manual from 2001. An overview
of the proposed outline follows, and a more detailed outline is attached. Chapter I -Introduction • Establish intent and purpose of the Streetscape Design Manual • Applicability: only
applies to arterials and collectors. Does NOT apply to local residential streets. Any new development, or redevelopment that expands square footage by more than 50%, will need to meet
the standards and guide I ines in the manual. The manual wi II also apply to any City-funded streetscape improvements. • Revise street classifications to match Comprehensive Plan and
Bike-Ped Master Plan Chapter 2 -Design Standards and Guidelines • Establish minimum widths for sidewalks and amenity zones -the area between the sidewalk and the street curb -that are
consistent with the cross sections in the Bike-Ped Master Plan • Provide design standards and guidelines for street plantings and street furniture, including street trees, shrubs, benches,
fences, lights, and monument signs The overall intent is to create design guidelines that set a minimum level of quality but that are flexible and can apply to a variety of the City's
arterial and collector corridors. Standards and guidelines will encourage pedestrian-friendly design, especially in more urban, retail districts. Chapter 3 -Maintenance and Irrigation
This chapter will establish maintenance requirements, which are crucial for the long-term value of a streetscape. 2
Streetscape Design Manual July 23, 2010 Page 3 Project Timeline A first draft of the new Streetscape Design Manual is currently underway and will be reviewed by staff from various departments,
including Public Works and Parks and Recreation, in August. We plan to have a draft for review by Planning Commission and City Council this fall, at which point staff will schedule another
Study Session with Council for a more detailed conversation of the design manual's content. ATTACHMENTS: I. Streetscape Design Manual Outline 2. Map of Collectors and Arterials in Wheat
Ridge (the streets that the Streetscape Design Manual will apply to). 3
, , ~ • ~ City of fCl: WheatB;L..dge ~OMMUNI1Y DEVELOPMENT Wheat Ridge Streetscape Design Manual Outline I. Chapter 1 -Introduction A. Historical Context B. Purpose 1. Guidelines for
new development 2. Consistent with Bike-Ped Master Plan 3. Consistent with zoning code and Comp Plan 4. Reference former Arch and Streetscape Design Manual C. Applicability: apply to
any new development along existing arterials or collectors, development of existing sites where floor area increases by 50% or more, where new arterials or collectors are proposed, and
for all city-funded street improvement projects. Not included in this manual: 1. Local streets 2. Semi-urban typologies D. Review Procedure E. Definitions F. Street Types 1. Arterials
2. Collectors II. Chapter 2 -Design Standards and Guidelines A. Sidewalks 1. Width 2. Surface B. Amenity Zones 1. Width 2. Landscaped 3. Hardscaped C. Street Trees 1. Design 2. Location
and spacing 3. Size and form 4. Planting area and soil volume 5. Tree selection D. Groundcovers and Shrubs 1. Groundcovers 2. Shrubs ATTACHMENT I
E. Street Furnishings 1 . Benches and seating 2. Tree grates 3. Trash receptacles 4. Bollards 5. Bicycle racks 6. Planters and planting pots 7. Fencing and railings 8. Newspaper racks
and enclosures 9. Community announcement boards 10. Transit bus stops 11 . Fountains and water features 12. Public art 13. Walls and screens 14. Gateway markers and monument signs 15.
utilities F. Lighting 1. Overhead street lighting 2. Pedestrian lighting G. Crosswalks and Curb Ramps 1. Crosswalks 2. Curb ramps III. Chapter 3 -Maintenance and Irrigation A. Maintenance
B. Irrigation IV. Bibliography V. Appendices A. Recommended Plant List B. Other Resources 2
Figure 1.14 City of Wheat Ridge Roadway Classifications LEGEND --Collector --Minor Arterial -Principal Arterial C.:·] City of Wheat Ridge Boundary 1,600 N I o 1,600 Stale Plane Coordinate
Projection Colorado Central Zone Datum: NAD83 DISCI AlMER N o nCF' 3,200 i Feet This i,. plQornJl reprelenUl~on 01 geogMlptlic and demographic information. Refianee upon the accuracy,
re~.bilrty Ind authority of thi' Information II IOlety requlllor'll1Ilponlibaily. The City 01 Wleat Ridge, In Jefferson COI,Inly, Colorado·. politi~1 SlIbdivis;on of the St.te of Color.tIo,
11 .. c:ompiled for its UI' certain col'l"lP\lterized infol'Tl'lll~on . Ttll, inlolTl'l.tion I, IVlhble 10 au ist in iden~fylnll generill wen of ooncem only. The oompu1ellled infOflTllltlOn
provided .hould only be relied L1pon WIth c:orrobollltion 01 the methods, ", ... ".,1>01'11, ,nd r •• ultt by. qu.~r.ed independent IDuree. The UMr of Ihi. lnlotrn~iol'l t "".lndemnify
and hold free the City ofWl •• 1 Ridge from any and.1 W.biHie •• damagel. lawsuit., and cau.e. of acSon that rewltn. eon .. "".nee of his re~anee on irllo~~on provided here .... .. I.
~ # ~or WheatRL..dge DATE: 06/3012010 ATTACHMENT 2