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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Agenda Packet 08/25/20146:45pm-Pre-Meeting CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING August 25, 2014 7:00p.m. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Administrative Services Director, at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLLCALL OF MEMBERS APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF August 11, 2014 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK a . Citizens , who wish , may speak on any matter not on the Agenda for a maximum of 3 Minutes and sign the Public Comment Roster . b. Citizens who wish to speak on Agenda Items, please sign the GENERAL AGENDA ROSTER or appropriate PUBLIC HEARING ROSTER before the item is called to be heard . APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING .L Council Bill 10-2014 -Submitting a Ballot Question to the voters of the City at the November 4 , 2014 Election, concerning an increase in the Sales and Use Tax Rate and Revenue Bonds to Finance Public Works and Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Projects 2 . Council Bill No 11-2014-Submitting a Ballot Question to the voters of the City at the November 4 , 2014 Election concerning a Street Width Designation for portions of 381h Avenue. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: August 25 , 2014 Page -2- PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING con't 3 . Resolution 47-2014-Approving a Four-Lot Subdivision Plat with Right-of-Way Dedications for property zoned Industrial-Employment (1-E), Residential-One (R-1) and Mixed Use Commercial TOO (MU-C TOO) at 12000 Ridge Road (Case No. MS-14- 041\/Vheat Ridge Ward Station) DECISIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 4 . Resolution 49-2014-amending the Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Investment Program Budget to reflect the approval of a Supplemental Budget Appropriation in the amount of $121 ,312 .18 to fund the Tabor Street Property Acquisition Services for reconstruction, and award a contract to H.C . Peck & Associates, Denver CO 5. Resolution 48-2014-beginning a City-Initiated rezoning of property located North of 12525 W . 32nd Ave. to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) 6 . Motion to appoint member to fill the District IV vacancy for the Planning Commission 7 . Retail Development Tutorial CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS ADJOURNMENT CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 WEST 29TH AVENUE, MUNICIPAL BUILDING August 11. 2014 Mayor Jay called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ROLLCALL OF MEMBERS Jerry DiTullio George Pond Absent: Kristi Davis Bud Starker Tracy Langworthy Zachary Urban Genevieve Wooden Kristi Davis Tim Fitzgerald Also present: City Clerk, Janelle Shaver; City Treasurer, Larry Schulz; City Attorney, Gerald Dahl; City Manager, Patrick Goff; other staff and interested citizens. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 28, 2014 Motion by Councilmember DiTullio to approve the minutes of July 28, 2014; seconded by Councilmember Starker; carried 7-0 PROCLAMATIONS AND CEREMONIES Wheat Ridge High School Farmers 5000 Committee Michelle Del Piccolo thanked the Council for the City's generous sponsorship of this year's race. She had t-shirts for the Councilmembers, along with thank you letters and fliers about the race. It is September 14 at 9am at the high school. CITIZENS' RIGHT TO SPEAK Rachel Hultin (WR) thanked Council for its leadership on the Pierce Street bike lanes. Construction is scheduled to start next week and should be finished in a couple weeks. Gina Hallisey (Carnation Festival) passed around to Council a sample of the 3-D press kits that will be going to the TV stations for the 45th annual Carnation Festival. The Zoppe's are in town and the circus tent will be raised Wednesday. Efforts have been made to marry the circus with the Festival and marketing efforts have doubled - City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 2 including posters outside the city, an article on the front page of the Denver Post entertainment section, and an article in the Italian newspaper, Andeamo-all of which have boosted ticket sales . She described new events within the event, such as the Automezzi exotic Italian car show on Sunday with the circus and several large employers having after-hours company events with the circus. She hopes everyone attends. Joe DeMott (WR), Chair of the 45th Annual Carnation Festival , invited all to come check out the new things this year: expanded music with great headliners each night, a new kids' Fun Zone, WRPD's Children's Bike Rodeo , and a petting zoo, plus rides, jumping castle, the spaghetti dinner on Friday and Saturday from 4 :30-7:30, the Automezzi Italian Car Show on Sunday, and the Zoppe Circus for 10 days . He hopes to see everyone there . APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING .1. First Public Input Opportunity for the 2015 Budget Councilmember Langworthy introduced the Agenda Item. The second opportunity for public input on the budget will be at the City Council Meeting on Monday, September 8 . Joe DeMott (WR), president of WR Business District, spoke about the grants they've given for fa9ade, siding and landscaping businesses . Last year almost $80K was granted to beautify and enhance commercial properties . This leveraged almost $1M in improvements . They didn't use quite everything budgeted last year, but are asking for more this year--$75K to leverage for $1% Min improvements. The landscape program is new and they're looking to expand other programs. -As Chair of the Carnation Festival he also encouraged Council to continue funding the Festival. The monies budgeted last year have really been put to good use to improve the festival. The look and feel of the festival is all new, and it's all still free. The beer garden is expanded; there's a dedicated new kids' area, roving performers, all new bands, new food vendors and a new food court . Continued funding would be appreciated. Gina Hallisey (Zoppe Italian Circus) asked Council to consider continued sponsorship for the Circus . She believes it helps market the City and creates a destination location . The investment is working; they are on track to meet goals this year. Christine Disney (WR), board member for WR2020, asked for continued funding for WR2020. She believes it is a well-run organization and Britta Fisher is an amazing City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 3 administrator. She feels the events WR2020 puts on are making us feel like a community and getting people involved and on the Green. It is a valuable organization. Janeece Hoppe (WR), president of WR2020, asked for continued funding for WR2020. She explained the Building Up Business Loan program and the Home Improvement Loan program offered by WR2020. She used this loan program for her business, Compass Construction. That and the WR Business District grants are why they opted to relocate their business to Wheat Ridge from Tennyson Street. She believes it helps put private dollars back in the community. She listed other programs WR2020 sponsors. She feels WR2020 has been integral in strengthening the fabric of our community. Rachel Hultin (WR), officer for the WR Active Transportation Team, encouraged continued investment in bicycle and pedestrian friendly infrastructure. The 2014 line item of $63,000 for bike lanes on Pierce was ultimately increased to about $100,000. Looking ahead, they'd like to have • 5% of the Capital Budget dedicated to bike/ped infrastructure improvements, and • Continued creation of safe routes for kids to walk and bike to school On a personal note she asked for support for Live Local and WR2020. Councilmember DiTullio listed some budget items he hopes Council can agree on: • $2,500 for the Arvada Food Bank • $2,500 for the Farmers 5000 • $75,000 for the Business District • $10,000 for the Carnation Festival • $12,000 increase for the Seniors Resource Center bus 2. Council Bill 09-2014-Approving the rezoning of property located at 7671 W. 32"d Avenue and 3299 Wadsworth Boulevard from Residential-Two (R-2) to Planned Residential Development (PRO) and for approval of an Outline Development Plan (Case No. WZ 14-06/Grove 21) Councilmember Fitzgerald introduced Item 2. Subsequent to the Planning Commission hearing and approval, the applicant proposed a significant modification to the maximum building coverage. Staff believes this change is significant and would impact the character of the development. A second review by the Planning Commission is required; that public hearing will be on August 21. Mayor Jay opened the public hearing, but no one was present to speak. Motion by Councilmember Fitzgerald to continue Council Bill No. 09-2014, an ordinance approving the rezoning of property located at 7671 W. 32"a Avenue and 3299 Wadsworth Boulevard from Residential-Two (R-2) to Planned Residential Development City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 (PRO) and for approval of an Outline Development Plan until September 8, 2014; seconded by Councilmember Pond; carried 7-0 . Page4 ~ Council Bill 07-2014-Concerning Economic Development, and in connection therewith, amending the Enhanced Sales Tax Incentive Program (ESTIP) and Business Development Zone (BDZ) Program within the City Councilmember Starker introduced Agenda Item 3. This ordinance is designed to improve the operation of the ESTIP and BDZ programs, and has no direct financial impact. It makes the following changes: • Raises the minimum threshold of enhanced sales tax required to be eligible for ESTIP from $5,000 up to $10,000. • Reference to "application" is changed to "agreement" for both programs. • Removes from both programs the reference of "the one percent of sales and use tax earmarked for the capital improvement fund". This earmark no longer exists. • BDZ approval will be based on the capital expenditure of the requesting party . Minimum private investment of $250,000 for eligibility $250,000-$499,999 eligible for rebate up to 25% of eligible city fees/charges/taxes $500,000 to $999 ,999 eligible for 50% $1,000,000 or higher eligible for 75% Mayor Jay opened the public hearing . No one from the public spoke. Mr. Goff pointed out two of the changes . Mayor Jay closed the public hearing . Motion by Councilmember Starker to approve Council Bill No . 07-2014, an ordinance concerning economic development, and in connection therewith, amending the Enhanced Sales Tax Incentive Program and Business Development Zone program with the City, on second reading, and that it take effect 15 days after final publication; seconded by Councilmember DiTullio; Clerk Shaver assigned Ordinance No. 1553. Councilmember Starker had a question about ownership requirements. Mr. Dahl clarified. Mr. Starker also had a concern about the effective date for an ESTIP-if the 12 month clock started ticking upon approval of the agreement, or when collection of the sales tax actually commenced. Mr. Dahl suggested a remedy. Motion by Councilmember DiTullio to amend the last sentence of Sec. 22-76 to substitute the words "effective date" for the word "approval"; seconded by Councilmember Pond; Mayor Jay had further questions . Mr. Dahl explained. Motion to amend by Councilmember DiTullio carried 7-0. City Council Minutes August 11 , 2014 Page 5 Main motion as amended carried 7-0. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING 4. Council Bill 10-2014 Submitting a Ballot Question to the voters of the City at the November 4, 2014 Election, concerning an increase in the Sales and Use Tax Rate and Revenue Bonds to Finance Public Works and Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Projects Councilmember Pond introduced Item 4. The ballot question requests voters to approve a 1% increase to the City sales and use tax rate and revenue bonds. Results from an independent phone poll and some community meetings indicated support for such an increase if the revenues were designated for public works/parks and recreation improvements and maintenance projects. Motion by Councilmember Pond to approve Council Bill No. 10-2014, an ordinance submitting a ballot question to the voters of the City at the November 4, 2014 Election, concerning an increase in the sales and use tax rate and revenue bonds to finance public works and parks and recreation infrastructure projects, on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, August 25, 2014 at 7:00p.m. in Council Chambers, and that it take effect immediately upon adoption; seconded by Councilmember Starker; carried 7-0 ~ Council Bill No 11-2014 -Submitting a Ballot Question to the voters of the City at the November 4, 2014 Election concerning a Street Width Designation for portions of 38th Avenue. Councilmember Pond introduced Item 5. In order to satisfy the City Charter a public hearing to designate the street width for 38th Avenue from Upham to Marshall Streets was held on July 14. Due to a legal protest on the narrowing of the street that was submitted by sufficient property owners, a super- majority vote of Council was required. Council chose to put the issue to a vote of the people. Staff recommended the following ballot wording: SHALL A STREET WIDTH FOR 38TH AVENUE BETWEEN UPHAM STREET AND MARSHALL STREET BE ESTABLISHED BY CITY COUNCIL IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE VISION OF THE 38TH AVENUE CORRIDOR PLAN TO REVITALIZE THE 38TH AVENUE CORRIDOR BETWEEN UPHAM STREET AND MARSHALL STREET INTO A MAIN STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT TO INCLUDE WIDER City Council Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 6 PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALKS, AMENITY ZONES WITH LANDSCAPING AND SEATING AREAS, ON-STREET PARKING, PUBLIC ART, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACES, SUCH THAT THE STREET WIDTH FOR 38TH AVENUE BE ESTABLISHED AT 47 FEET FROM UPHAM STREET TO HIGH COURT, 41 FEET FROM HIGH COURT TO 230 FEET EAST OF HIGH COURT, AND 38 FEET FROM 230 FEET EAST OF HIGH COURT TO MARSHALL STREET?" Motion by Councilmember DiTullio to approve Council Bill No 11-2014, an ordinance submitting a ballot question to the voters of the City at the November 4, 2014 election concerning a street width designation for portions of 38th Avenue, on first reading, order it published, public hearing set for Monday, August 25, 2014 at 7:00p.m. in City Council Chambers, and that it take effect immediately upon adoption; seconded by Councilmember Fitzgerald; carried 7-0 DECISIONS. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS 6. Resolution 45-2014-authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Clerk and Recorder for Jefferson County Colorado and the City of Wheat Ridge regarding the administration of their respective duties concerning the conduct of the November 4, 2014, Coordinated Election Councilmember Urban introduced Item 6. Motion by Councilmember Urban to approve Resolution 45-2014, a resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the county of Jefferson, state of Colorado, and the City of Wheat Ridge regarding the administration of their respective duties concerning the conduct of the November 4, 2014, Coordinated Election; seconded by Councilmember Langworthy; carried 7-0 7. Resolution 46-2014-authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Clerk and Recorder for Jefferson County Colorado and the City of Wheat Ridge regarding the production of a mailed notice concerning ballot issues Councilmember Wooden introduced Item 7. Motion by Councilmember Wooden to approve Resolution No. 46-2014. a resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the county of Jefferson, state of Colorado and the City of Wheat Ridge regarding the production of a mailed notice concerning ballot issues; seconded by Councilmember DiTullio; carried 7-0 CITY MANAGER'S MATTERS City Council Minutes August 11 , 2014 Page 7 Mr. Goff announced the annual closure of the Rec Center for maintenance and cleaning from August 24-29 . Annual pass holders can use their passes at the Golden Recreation Center during that time . -He also reported that the City recently received recognition in the Denver Business Journal as being in the top 10 cities on the rise . CITY ATTORNEY'S MATTERS Mr. Dahl advised there is a need to clarify the distinction between a threat of reprisal and some forms of protected speech as related to interference with a police officer in the discharge of his duties . He explained. Motion by Councilmember DiTullio to authorize the City Attorney to draft and bring forward for Council 's consideration an ordinance amending Code Section 16-156 to conform to current law; seconded by Councilmember Starker; carried 7-0 . ELECTED OFFICIALS' MATTERS Jerry DiTullio welcomed Mr. Fitzgerald back to the dais . -He reminded folks that the High School starts classes Monday , August 18. Zach Urban reminded everyone that school is in session and to be careful of children walking to school. Tracy Langworthy announced Live Local this Thursday night at Little Brazil from 5- 7pm , located on 26th between Gold's Grocery and Davey's Chuckwagon . It's a small place but they have terrific Brazilian food and the best desserts ever. Genevieve Wooden thanked all the people who have put so many hours into planning the Carnation Festival. The City Council Meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm . APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON August 25 , 2014 BY A VOTE OF __ to __ Kristi Davis , Mayor pro tern The preceding Minutes were prepared according to §47 of Robert's Rules of Order, i.e . they contain a record of what was done at the meeting, not what was said by the members . Recordings and DVD 's of the meetings are available for listening or viewing in the City Clerk's Office , as well as copies of Ordinances and Resolutions. ~~·~ -. _ r City of • JP'WheatRi___dge ITEM NO: _1._ DATE: August 25,2014 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 10-2014 AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 ELECTION, CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE SALES AND USE TAX RATE AND REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS AND RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS 0 PUBLIC HEARING D BIDS/MOTIONS D RESOLUTIONS D ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (08 /11 /2014) ~ ORDINANCES FOR 2ND READING (08/25 /2014) QUASI-JUDICIAL: D YES ~ ~ NO ISSUE: City Council directed staff to move forward with a ballot question requesting a 1% increase to the City sales and use tax rate and revenue bonds. To include this question on the 2014 ballot, the City Council must set the final ballot language and submit to the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder by September 51h. Setting the ballot language by ordinance requires a first reading on August 11th and a second reading and public hearing on August 25th to meet this deadline. PRIOR ACTION: The Mayor and City Council held their annual strategic planning retreat on March 21 51 and 22"d. The primary focus of the retreat was to review the City's current financial status and to discuss strategies for improving the City's long-term financial situation. A consensus was reached by City Council to direct staff to investigate the potential for a sales tax increase on the November 2014 ballot. Sales and Use Tax Increase Ballot Language August 25,2014 Page2 The City entered into an agreement with Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs in April 2014 to assist the City with a community outreach initiative to determine the level of support from the community for such an increase. To date , the following action items have been completed: 1. Individual interviews with the Mayor and City Council -May 22"d and 23rd 2. Tour of the City and City facilities -June 51h 3. Phone poll of 603 likely Wheat Ridge voters -June 17 -19 4. Phone poll results presented to the Mayor and City Council -June 25th 5. Community Meetings a. July 16 1 \ 11 :30 a .m. to 1 :00 p.m. -Wheat Ridge Recreation Center b. July 16 111 , 6:00 to 7:30p.m.-Colorado Plus c. July 19 111 , 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.-Hayward Park d. July 23rd , 6 :00 to 7:30p.m.-Active Adult Center e. July 24111 , 10:00 to 11:30 a .m.-Anderson Park Phone Poll Results A summary of results from the phone poll include the following: • 61% think things in Wheat Ridge are heading in the right direction • 56% have a favorable opinion of the Wheat Ridge City Council • Parks and recreation opportunities and public safety are highly rated • Traffic flow , congestion, road and street maintenance are the lowest rated • 63 % favor the revitalization of 38 111 Avenue into a main street business district • 57% support a half-percent sales tax increase for public works and parks improvements and maintenance • 58 % support a one-percent sales tax increase for public works and parks improvement and maintenance and bike and pedestrian improvements • The primary reason voters would vote for a tax increase is because it "Improves and updates , better city" • The primary reason voters would vote against a tax increase is because they "Don't like taxes" • 74% of voters feel they pay "about the right amount" of taxes • Priorities for voters o 151 -Road , Bridge & Storm Drainage Projects o 2"d -lmJ?rovements to Anderson Park o 3rd -38 Avenue and Recreation Center Additions • 62% feel the following statement is a good reason to support a tax increase: "Wheat Ridge continues to be a great place to live and raise a family. But, as other towns in the area have invested in improvem ents, Wheat Ridge has lost a competitive edge. Now is the time for Wheat Ridge to invest in projects that attract businesses, improve the quality of life and keep our roads safe. " Sales and Use Tax Increase Ballot Language Augu st 2 5, 2014 Page 3 Community Meetings Input Comments received from the community meetings have been divided into the following three main categories: 1. Streets, Sidewalks , Bike Lanes and Drainage 2. Economic Development Redevelopment 3. Parks and Recreation Maintenance and improvements to the City's critical infrastructure (streets , sidewalks, drainage, trails , bike lanes) was the most common theme that came out ofthe community meetings as priorities for a potential sales tax increase. The second most common theme was economic development and redevelopment of the City's business/commercial sector. An informal "raise of the hands" poll was conducted at most of the community meetings. A majority of the participants said they would support a 1% sales tax increase if the revenues were designated for public works/parks and recreation improvements and maintenance projects. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Based on estimated sales and use tax revenues for fiscal year 2014 , a one percent increase in the tax rate would generate approximately $6.4 million in 2015. BACKGROUND: The City 's primary revenue source is sales and use tax , equating to approximately 70% of total General Fund revenues. The City's current tax rate is 3% which is equal to or lower than most Denver metro area cities . In addition , Wheat Ridge has one of the lowest property tax mill levy rates in the state at 1.830 mills. On a house valued at $250,000, the City receives only $36 a year in property taxes. Most other Denver metro area cities also impose other fees on their residents such as a stormwater fee to fund stormwater drainage issues. The City of Wheat Ridge does not impose this fee or many other types of fees that are common in other cities to help fund maintenance and construction projects. The City of Wheat Ridge is responsible for an extensive list of assets totaling over $55 million. These assets include land , buildings, vehicles , machinery and equipment, infrastructure and software. The City has over 133 miles of streets to repave, re-strip , sweep and plow on a regular basis and 36 miles of storm water drainage infrastructure to unclog and clean regularly. Over 200 vehicles and large pieces of equipment, such as police patrol cars and snowplows , must be maintained adequately to ensure City staff can provide a safe community for our residents. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for over 42 sites that include parks , open space, recreation centers, and other visual green space totaling approximately 430 acres. When funding is limited , the list of postponed repairs and maintenance of these assets can become very long -very fast. Projects that are put on hold , repairs that are neglected and pre ventative maintenance that is ignored add up to a costly and complex problem . Unfortunately, in the City of Wheat Ridge we currently have approximately $6 .0 million in deferred Sales and Use Tax Increase Ballot Language August 25 ,2014 Page4 maintenance that is considered critical. This total includes over $5.0 million in street pavement rehabilitation, $500,000 in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk deficiencies and $320 ,000 in bridge deficiencies. In addition to the City's unfunded deferred maintenance backlog, staffhas identified over $267 million in community investments that are essential to the quality oflife of Wheat Ridge residents and to the long-term fiscal and environmental sustainability of the community. These needs include investments in street reconstruction, bicycle and pedestrian trails, stonn water drainage improvements, park improvements, undergrounding of utility lines , and improvements to municipal operating facilities. Residents also request on a regular basis additional or new investments in the City's assets to improve their quality of life. With the recent heavy rains , the lack of an adequate storm water drainage system has prompted many residents to contact the City after their garages or lawns were flooded. Speeding vehicles through neighborhoods prompt citizens to ask for more police patrol or traffic calming infrastructure to slow down drivers. Our environmentally and health conscious culture has encouraged residents to find alternatives to the car and the City is continuing to receive many requests for additional mobility options such as sidewalks and bike lanes. These investments take a considerable amount of resources to fund and complete. For the City to construct and maintain a modern day storm water drainage system , City staff estimates the City needs approximately $1.0 million per year for such a system. The City would need over $500 ,000 a year to address neighborhood safety concerns caused by speeding vehicles. Similarly, to fund and address the recommendations in the City's Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan , to construct additional sidewalks and bike lanes throughout the community, an additional $500,000 per year would be required. City expenses continue to increase at a faster rate than revenues . City Council has taken a hard look at the City budget and has determined that in order to provide a base level of service to its residents , additional budget cuts are not possible. To continue to provide services and programs to the residents of Wheat Ridge , City Council has had to use reserve funds to balance the budget. The City's policy is to maintain a minimum reserve level of 17% of General Fund expenditures which equates to approximately $5.0 million today. It is estimated that the City will spend down its reserves to 17% by the end of 2014 and therefore adequate funding for critical repairs and maintenance of the City's assets will no longer be available. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approving the council bill as presented . Sales and Use Tax Increase Ballot Language August 25 ,2014 Pag e 5 RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Council Bill No. 10-2014, an ordinance submitting a ballot question to the voters ofthe City at the November 4 , 2014 election, concerning an increase in the sales and use tax rate and revenue bonds to finance public works and parks and recreation infrastructure projects , on second reading, and that it take effect immediately upon adoption." Or, "I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. I 0-2014, an ordinance submitting a ballot question to the voters of the City at the November 4 , 2014 election , concerning an increase in the sales and use tax rate and revenue bonds to finance public works and parks and recreation infrastructure projects, for the following reason(s) " REPORT PREPARED BY; Patrick Goff, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Council Bill 10-2014 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POND Council Bill No. 10 Ordinance No. ___ _ Series of 2014 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 ELECTION, CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE SALES AND USE TAX RATE AND REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS AND RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge , Colorado has the authority to refer ballot questions to the electorate pursuant to Section 6.3 of the Home Rule Charter and CRS 31-11-111; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to refer a ballot question concerning an increase in the City 's sales and use tax rate to pay revenue bonds issued for the purpose of financing various public works and parks and recreation infrastructure projects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1. Ballot question referred. The following ballot question is hereby referred to the electorate of the City at the November 4, 2014 election: SHALL THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE TAXES BE INCREASED BY UP TO $6.4 MILLION ANNUALLY IN THE FIRST FULL FISCAL YEAR, AND BY WHATEVER ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS ARE RAISED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, BY INCREASING THE RATE OF SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED BY THE CITY BY ONE PERCENT (1.0%), AND SHALL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE DEBT BE INCREASED BY UP TO $40 MILLION, WITH A MAXIMUM REPAYMENT COST NOT TO EXCEED $68.5 MILLION , WITH THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH DEBT AND SUCH TAXES TO BE USED FOR: • CRITICAL FACILITY , INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO ALLOW WHEAT RIDGE TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE ROADS , BRIDGES AND STORM WATER AND FLOOD PLAIN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS • CONSTRUCTION , INSTALLATION , OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKS AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING REVITALIZATION OF ANDERSON PARK TO IMPROVE ITS OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY AS A MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY ACTIVITY PARK INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OUTDOOR POOL AND FACILITIES AND THE ANDERSON RECREATION BUILDING , Attachment 1 SUCH INCREASE IN THE SALES AND USE TAX RATE TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 1, 2015 ; SUCH DEBT TO BE SOLD IN ONE OR MORE SERIES AT A PRICE ABOVE , BELOW OR EQUAL TO THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH DEBT AND ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE CITY MAY DETERMINE , INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OR REFUNDING OF THE DEBT PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF PREMIUM OF NOT TO EXCEED 3.0%, AND SHALL THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE DEBT TO REFUND THE DEBT AUTHORIZED IF AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING DEBT THE TOTAL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ALL DEBT ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS QUESTION DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED AND IF ALL DEBT ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS QUESTION IS ISSUED ON TERMS THAT DO NOT EXCEED THE REPAYMENT COSTS AUTHORIZED IN THIS QUESTION ; AND SHALL THE REVENUES RAISED BY SUCH SALES AND USE TAX RATE INCREASE AND PROCEEDS OF SUCH DEBT , ANY OTHER REVENUE USED TO PAY SUCH DEBT , AND INVESTMENT INCOME THEREON , BE COLLECTED AND SPENT BY THE CITY AS A VOTER-APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE X , SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION? Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds , determines , and declares that th is Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge , that it is promulgated for the health , safety , and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of publ ic convenience and welfare. The City Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained. Section 3. 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 th is Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4. Effective Date . This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption at second reading , as permitted by the Charter INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 0 on this 11th day of August , 2014 , 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 August 25 , 2014 , at 7 :00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers , 7500 West 29th Avenue , Wheat Ridge , Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of to , this day of , 2014. SIGNED by the Mayor on this ___ day of _________ , 2014 . 2 ATTEST : Janelle Shaver, City Clerk Approved As To Form Gerald E. Dahl, City Attorney First Publication: August 14, 2014 Second Publication: Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date: Joyce Jay, Mayor 3 ,.~·~ .. ~ r City of • JP'WheatR.t_,dge ITEM NO:~ DATE: August 25 ,2014 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: COUNCIL BILL NO. 11-2014 AN ORDINANCE SUBMlTTING A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 ELECTION, CONCERNING A STREET WIDTH DESIGNATION FOR PORTIONS OF 38TH A VENUE D PUBLIC HEARING D BIDS/MOTIONS 0 RESOLUTIONS D ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (08 /11 /2014) [g) ORDINANCES FOR 2N° READING (08 /25/2014) QUASI-JUDICIAL: D YES Cie~ [g) NO ISSUE: On July 14th , City Council held a public hearing and designated street widths for the 38th Avenue Corridor project and directed staff to prepare an ordinance to submit the street width question to the voters. To submit a ballot question to the voters at the November 4, 2014 election, the City must have the finalized ballot language to the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder by September 5th . To meet this deadline, an ordinance would be scheduled for first reading on August 11th with second reading and public hearing scheduled for August 25th. PRIOR ACTION: On July 14th, City Council held a public hearing and designated street widths for the 38th A venue Corridor project and directed staff to prepare an ordinance to submit the street width question to the voters. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact to designating street width. The City Clerk 's Office has budgeted $13 ,500 for the 2014 coordinated election with Jefferson County. 38th A venue Street Width Ballot Language August 25, 2014 Page 2 BACKGROUND: Approval of a revised street width is required in accordance with Section 5.20 of the City Charter. A change or revision to the width of any street shall be reviewed in accordance with the City Code, Section 21-3 , as follows: 1. Flow line a. The "flow line" defines the width of the street and can be described as the face of curb to face of curb distance. This has been interpreted/understood to include any on-street parking. b. The existing flow line width for 38th A venue within the project boundaries is generally 50 feet or just over in most locations. Per the accepted Phase II streetscape conceptual design, the majority of the proposed width is 35 feet. This width occurs from 230 feet east of High Court to the east end of the project at Marshall Street. c. The section of 38th Avenue between High Court and 230 feet east ofHigh Court includes parking on one side of the street, so the width would be 41 feet at this location. d. West ofHigh Court to Upham Street , parking is proposed on both sides of the street, so the width at this location would be 47 feet. e . Exceptions to the curb to curb width would include traffic calming (i .e., curb "bump outs") and tum lanes and/or acceleration/deceleration Janes. 2. Street Reconstruction a. Street reconstruction is defined per the City Code as at least 250 feet long and includes the removal of existing pavement, curb , and /or gutter and construction of the same. The overall project, which may be constructed in phases as needed , meets this threshold. 3. Public Hearing Process a. No earlier than one year prior to reconstruction , a public hearing is required to designate a change in street width. b . After the public hearing on July 14 , 2014, construction in at least some fashion must occur by July 14 , 2015. This has been interpreted by the City Attorney as the issuing of a Notice to Proceed to a contractor who has been awarded a contract through the public bidding process . RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approving the council bill as presented. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Council Bill No. 11-2014, an ordinance submitting a ballot question to the voters of the City at the November 4 , 2014 election , conceming a street width designation for portions of 38th A venue, on second reading , and that it take effect immediately upon adoption ." Or, 38th Avenue Street Width Ballot Language August 25, 2014 Page 3 "I move to postpone indefinitely Council Bill No. 11-2014, an ordinance submitting a ballot question to the voters of the City at the November 4, 2014 election, concerning a street width designation for portions of 38th A venue, for the following reason(s) " REPORT PREPARED BY; Patrick Goff, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: I. Council Bill 11-2014 CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DiTULLIO Council Bill No . .11 Ordinance No. ___ _ Series of 2014 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE SUBMITTING A BALLOT QUESTION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 ELECTION, CONCERNING A STREET WIDTH DESIGNATION FOR PORTIONS OF 38TH AVENUE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado has the authority to refer ballot questions to the electorate pursuant to Section 6.3 of the Home Rule Charter and CRS 31-11-111; and WHEREAS, the Council wishes to refer a ballot question concerning a street width designation for portions of 381h Avenue. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Section 1. Ballot question referred. The following ballot question is hereby referred to the electorate of the City at the November 4, 2014 election : SHALL A STREET WIDTH FOR 38TH AVENUE BETWEEN UPHAM STREET AND MARSHALL STREET BE ESTABLISHED BY CITY COUNCIL IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE VISION OF THE 38TH AVENUE CORRIDOR PLAN TO REVITALIZE THE 38TH AVENUE CORRIDOR BETWEEN UPHAM STREET AND MARSHALL STREET INTO A MAIN STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT TO INCLUDE WIDER PEDESTRIAN SIDEWALKS, AMENITY ZONES WITH LANDSCAPING AND SEATING AREAS, ON-STREET PARKING, PUBLIC ART, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACES, SUCH THAT THE STREET WIDTH FOR 38TH AVENUE BE ESTABLISHED AT 47 FEET FROM UPHAM STREET TO HIGH COURT, 41 FEET FROM HIGH COURT TO 230 FEET EAST OF HIGH COURT, AND 35 FEET FROM 230 FEET EAST OF HIGH COURT TO MARSHALL STREET? Section 2. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare . The City Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative object sought to be attained . Attachment 1 Section 3. 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 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption at second reading, as permitted by the Charter INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 0 on this 11th day of August , 2014 , 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 August 25 , 2014, at 7:00 o'clock p.m ., in the Council Chambers , 7500 West 29th Avenue , Wheat Ridge , Colorado. READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by a vote of to , this day of , 2014 . SIGNED by the Mayor on this ____ day of _________ , 2014 . ATTEST : Janelle Shaver, City Clerk Approved As To Form Gerald E . Dahl , City Attorney First Publication : August 14, 2014 Second Publication : Wheat Ridge Transcript Effective Date : Joyce Jay, Mayor 2 ... ~'~ ... " City of :prWheatRi_dge ITEMNO: 3 , DATE : August 25 ,2014 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 47-2014 -A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOUR-LOT SUBDIVISION PLAT WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATIONS FOR PROPERTY ZONED INDUSTRIAL- EMPLOYMENT (1-E), RESIDENTIAL-ONE (R-1) AND MIXED USE COMMERCIAL TOD (MU-C TOD) AT 12000 RIDGE ROAD (CASE NO. MS-14-04/WHEAT RIDGE WARD STATION) cgj PUBLIC HEARING D BIDS/MOTIONS cgj RESOLUTIONS ISSUE: D ORDINANCES FOR 1 STREADING 0 ORDINANCES FOR 2 ND READING The applicant is requesting approval of a four-lot subdivision plat for property zoned 1-E , R-1 and MU-C TOO at 12000 Ridge Road (formerly West 50th Place). The purpose of the request is to prepare the site for development of the Wheat Ridge Ward Road commuter line rail station . A Special Use Permit (SUP) application has been reviewed by staff as public transit stations are a special use in the Industrial-Employment (1-E) zone district. Because no written objections were filed during the 1 0-day administrative posting period , this case can be approved administratively and will not require City Council action . PRIOR ACTION: Planning Commission recommended approv al of this subdivision request on August 7, 2014. The staff report and meeting minutes from the August 7 , 2014 Planning Commission public hearin g regarding the subdi vision case have been attached . Case Nos . MS-14-04/Wheat Ridge Ward Station Council Action Form -Plat Approval for Ward Road Station area August 25 , 2014 Page2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Fees in the amount of$3,240 were collected for the review and processing of Case No. MS-14-04. BACKGROUND: The subject property is located in the northwest quadrant of the City ofWheat Ridge, east of Ward Road and north of the BNSF railroad tracks. The site will be developed into the end- of-line station for the Regional Transit District (RTD) Gold Line. In 2004 , Colorado voters approved the expansion of mass transit across the Denver metropolitan region. The $2.2 billion project known as Eagle P3 is comprised of the East and Gold rail lines, a commuter rail maintenance facility and the Westminster segment of the Northwest Rail Line. The Gold Line is an 11.2-mile electric commuter rail transit line that will connect Union Station to Wheat Ridge , passing through northwest Denver, Adams County and Arvada. The Gold Line has eight stations: Union Station, 41 51 and Fox , Pecos Junction , Clear Creek/Federal, 60th & Sheridan , Arvada Gold Strike, Olde Town Arvada , Arvada Ridge and Wheat Ridge/Ward . The entire line is scheduled to be in operation in 2016. Surrounding z oning and land use A variety ofland uses surround the subject property. Immediately to the east is a residentially zoned alpaca ranch and a residential neighborhood zoned R-2 . To the southwest are parcels zoned 1-E. Directly west of the site are parcels zoned I-E and used for general industrial use. Land to the northwest was rezoned to Mixed-Use Commercial Transit-Oriented Development (MU-C TOD) several years ago and is currently vacant. Station Design RTD is proposing a new commuter railway station at the end of the RTD Gold Line. The station will include a commuter train platform , plaza area , parking lot , bicycle parking, and two bus loops. The platform and plaza areas will include ticket kiosks , benches , trash receptacles , a driver's relief station , and equipment enclosure. Roadway improvements will include the extension of several streets , including construction of Ridge Road (formerly named W. 50 1h Place) east to Tabor Street and the construction of Taft Court south from W. 52"d Avenue. The proposal includes construction of curb , gutter and sidewalk on Ridge Road and Taft Court, and restriping Ridge Road to include a bike lane. The only proposed structures are accessory to the rail line. The structures include a driver's relief station, electrical and mechanical rooms , and storage space. Two kiosks and two platform canopies will be located in the plaza and platform areas . A screened equipment enclosure is proposed adjacent to the relief station. Council Action Form -Plat Approval for Ward Road Station area August 25 , 2014 Page 3 The proposal also includes irrigated landscaping throughout the site. Lighting will include pedestrian and parking lighting. Signage will include two monument signs as well as informational/way finding signs. An SUP application has been reviewed by staff as public transit stations are a special use in the Industrial-Employment (1-E) zone district. Because no written objections were filed during the 1 0-day administrative posting period, this case can be approved administratively. Proposed plat RTD has been working with the property owners in the area to purchase parcels that will comprise the development site. Several parcels have been acquired through purchases and other court proceedings. The platting area, including right-of-way, encompasses 8.95 acres. Ultimately, the site, including the station and the associated parking lot , will include about 5.9 net acres. Since the development is comprised of numerous parcels , a plat is required to subdivide and consolidate the ultimate development site. Some of the right-of-way is being dedicated by the plat and other portions will be dedicated by separate instrument. The proposed plat document is comprised of two sheets. Sheet 1 is the declaration page and contains the legal description, required signature blocks for property owners, Jefferson County recording documents and notes. The notes , among other things , contain information regarding Tracts A and B. The design of the plat shows four lots; one lot to the north of Ridge Road (formerly W. 50 1h Place) and three on the south side of Ridge Road . The northern lot corresponds with the parking lot improvements on the north side ofRidge. Two of the lots on the south side of Ridge encompass a vacant landscaped area directly adjacent to the street. The other lot contains a plaza area , the ticket kiosk, bus pull-through lanes and the drivers ' relief station. Right-of-way for Taft Court and Ridge Road running east to Taft Street will be dedicated by this document. Right-of-way for Ridge Road extending east from Taft Street to align with and transition to Tabor Street was purchased by separate instrument from the owners of 11818 W. 52"d Avenue. This property was previously platted as the Hance's Subdivision. The RTD purchase includes portions of Lots 5, 6 , 7 , 8 and 9 ofthe Hance's Subdivision. The applicant will dedicate this portion of the right-of-way separately to the City so that the owners of this property do not need to be a party to the plat document application . Tracts A and B are unbuildable tracts that will eventually be owned by the City of Wheat Ridge and will be used for grading and drainage . These tracts will also be conveyed separately. This case has been through a standard referral process and all agencies can provide service subject to improvements installed at the developer 's expense. Attachment 1 Council Action Form -Plat Approval for Ward Road Station area August 25 , 2014 Page4 RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Resolution No. 47-2014, a resolution approving a four-lot subdivision plat with right-of-way dedications for property zoned Industrial-Employment (1-E), Residential-One (R-1) and Mixed Use-Commercial TOO (MU-C TOD) at 12000 Ridge Road (Case No. MS-14- 04/Wheat Ridge Ward Station), for the following reasons: Or, 1. City Council has conducted a proper public hearing meeting all public notice requirements as required by Section 26-109 and 26-407 of the Code of Laws. 2. The requested subdivision has been reviewed by the Planning Commission , which has forwarded its recommendation. 3 . The proposed plat will facilitate construction of the end of line Gold Line commuter rail station. 4 . The Subdivision plat has been found in compliance with Article IV of Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws." "I move to deny Resolution No. 47-2014, a resolution approving a four-lot subdivision plat with right-of-way dedications for property zoned Industrial-Employment (I-E), Residential-One (R-1) and Mixed Use-Commercial TOD (MU-C TOD) at 12000 Ridge Road (Case No. MS-14- 04/Wheat Ridge Ward Station), for the following reasons: 1. 2. 3. and direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution of Denial , to be scheduled for Council consideration at the next available regular business meeting." REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY: Meredith Reckert , Senior Planner Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director Patrick Goff, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No . 47-2014 2. Planning Commission staff report 3. Planning Commission minutes CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO Resolution No. 47 Series 2014 TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOUR-LOT SUBDIVISION PLAT WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATIONS FOR PROPERTY ZONED INDUSTRIAL-EMPLOYMENT (1-E), RESIDENTIAL-ONE (R-1) AND MIXED USE COMMERCIAL TOO (MU-C TOO) AT 12000 RIDGE ROAD (CASE NO. MS-14-04/WHEAT RIDGE WARD STATION) WHEREAS, Chapter 26, Article I of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws establishes the procedures for the City's review and approval of Subdivision Plats; and, WHEREAS, an application for a subdivision plat was received from the Regional Transportation District (RTD} to subdivide property located at 12000 Ridge Road in an Industrial-Employment (I-E), Residential-One (R-1) and Mixed Use Commercial TOO (MU-C TOO) zone districts; and, WHEREAS, all referral agencies have reviewed the request and do not have concerns; and, WHEREAS, all required publishing, posting and notification requirements for an August 25, 2014 City Council public hearing have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows: A FOUR-LOT SUBDIVISION PLAT WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATIONS FOR PROPERTY ZONED INDUSTRIAL-EMPLOYMENT (1-E), RESIDENTIAL-ONE (R-1) AND MIXED USE COMMERCIAL TOO (MU-C TOO) AT 12000 RIDGE ROAD (CASE NO. MS-14-04/WHEAT RIDGE WARD STATION) FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. City Council has conducted a proper public hearing meeting all public notice requirements as required by Section 26-109 and 26-407 of the Code of Laws. 2. The requested subdivision has been reviewed by the Planning Commission, which has forwarded its recommendation. 3. The proposed plat will facilitate construction of the end of line Gold Line commuter rail station . 4. The subdivision plat has been found in compliance with Article IV of Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws. DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council this 25h day of August, 2014. By: ______________________ ___ Joyce Jay, Mayor ATIEST: Janelle Shaver, City Clerk 2 .... ~A~ .... ~ r City of -A~Wheat&_dge ~OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission CASE NO. & NAME: DATE OF MEETING: ACTION REQUESTED: LOCATION OF REQUEST: PRESENT ZONING: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: ENTER INTO RECORD: (X) ZONING ORDINANCE Site Platu1ing Commission MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station CASE MANAGER: Meredith Reckert MS-14-04/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station August 7, 2014 A request for approval of a 4-lot subdivision plat 12000 Ridge Road (fonnerly West 501h Place) Industrial-Employment (liE), Residential-One (R -1 ), Mixed Use Commercial TOD (MU-C TOD) Transit Oriented Development (TOD) site (X) CASE FILE & PACKET MATERIALS (X) DIGITAL PRESENTATION Attachment 2 All notification and posting requirements have been met; therefore, there is jurisdiction to hear this case. I. REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of a 4-lot subdivision on property zoned Industrial-Employment (I-E) to accommodate the Wheat Ridge Ward Road commuter line rail station at 12000 Ridge Road . Because there are right-of-way dedications involved , Planning Commission will be providing a recommendation to City Council who will be the final authority for approval. A Special Use Permit (SUP) application is being reviewed by staff as public transit stations are a special use in the Industrial-Employment (I-E) zone district. SUP's are reviewed administratively but may require a public hearing in front of City Council based on response to a I 0-day noticing period . II. EXISTING CONDITIONS/PROPERTY HISTORY Subject Property The subject property is located in the northwest quadrant of the City of Wheat Ridge, east of Ward Road and north of the BNSF railroad tracks. The site will be develo ed into the end-of- line station for the Regional Transit District (RTD) Gold Line. (Exhibit I, Aerial hoto) In 2004, Colorado voters approved the expansion of mass transit across the Denver metropolitan region. The $2.2 billion project known as Eagle P3 is comprised of the East and Gold rail lines , a commuter rail maintenance facility and the Westminster segment of the Northwest Rail Line. The Gold Line is an 11.2-mile electric commuter rail transit line that will connect Union Station to Wheat Ridge, passing through northwest Denver, Adams County and Arvada. The Gold Line has eight stations: Union Station , 41 st and Fox , Pecos Junction , Clear Creek/Federal , 60th & Sheridan, Arvada Gold Strike, Olde Town Arvada , Arvada Ridge and Wheat Ridge/Ward. The entire line is scheduled to be in operation in 2016. (Exhibit 2, FasTracks rna Surrounding zoning and land use Surrounding the subject property are a variety ofland uses. Immediately to the east is a residentially zoned Alpaca ranch and a residential neighborhood zoned R-2. To the southwest are parcels zoned 1-E. Directly west of the site are parcels zoned 1-E and used for general industrial use. Land to the northwest was rezoned to Mixed-Use Commercial Transit-Oriented Development (MU-C TOD) several years ago and is currently vacant. The subject property is adjacent to the City boundary; north ofW. 52nd Avenue is the City of Arvada, and across Ward Road to the west and northwest is unincorporated Jefferson County. (Exhibit 3, Zoning rna ) III. STATION DESIGN RTD is proposing a new commuter railway station at the end of the RTD Gold Line. The station will include a commuter train platform, plaza area, parking lot, bicycle parking, and two bus loops. The platform and plaza areas will include ticket kiosks, benches, trash receptacles , a driver relief station, and equipment enclosure. (Exhibit 4, Station rendering) Planning Commission MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station 2 Roadway improvements will include the extension of several streets , including construction of Ridge Road (formerly named W. 50th Place) east to Tabor Street and the construction ofTaft Court south from W. 52"d A venue. The proposal includes construction of curb , gutter and sidewalk on Ridge Road and Taft Court, and restriping Ridge Road to include a bike lane. The only proposed structures are accessory to the rail line. The structures include a driver relief station , electrical and mechanical rooms , and storage space. Two kiosks and two platform canopies will be located in the plaza and platform areas. A screened equipment enclosure is proposed adjacent to the relief station. The proposal also includes irrigated landscaping throughout the site. Lighting will include pedestrian and parking lighting. Signage will include two monument signs as well as informational/way finding signs. Staff is in the process of reviewing a site plan as it relates to the Special Use Penn it application. If not approved administratively, a public hearing will be held in front of City Council. IV. SUBDIVISION PLAT RTD has been working with the property owners in the area to purchase parcels that will comprise the development site. Several parcels have been acquired through purchases and other court proceedings. The platting area , including right-of-way, encompasses 8.95 acres. Ultimately, the site, including the station and the associated parking lot, will include about 5.9 net acres. Since the development is comprised of numerous parcels, a plat is required to subdivide and consolidate the ultimate development site. Some of the right-of-way is being dedicated by the plat and other portions will be dedicated by separate instrument. The proposed plat document is comprised of two sheets. (Exhibit 5, Subdivision Plat) Sheet 1 is the declaration page and contains the legal description , required signature blocks for property owners, recording and notes. The notes , among other things , contain information regarding Tracts A and B. The design of the plat shows four lots; one lot to the north of Ridge Road (formerly W. 50 111 Place) and three on the south side of Ridge Road. The northern lot corresponds with the parking lot improvements on the north side of Ridge . Two of the lots on the south side of Ridge encompass a vacant landscaped area directly adjacent to the street. The other lot contains a plaza area , the ticket kiosk , bus pull-through lanes and the drivers' relief station. Right-of-way for Taft Court and Ridge Road running east to Taft Street will be dedicated by this document. Right-of-way for Ridge extending east from Taft Street to align with and transition to Tabor Street was purchased by separate instrument from the owners of 11818 W. 52"d Avenue. This property was previously platted as the Hance 's Subdivision. The RTD purchase includes portions of Lots 5, 6 , 7, 8 and 9 of the Hance's Subdivision. The applicant will dedicate this portion of the right-of-way separately to the City so that the owners of this property do not need to be a party to the plat document application. Tracts A and 8 are unbuildable tracts that will eventually be owned by the City of Wheat Ridge and will be used for grading and drainage. These tracts will also be conveyed separately. Plarming Conunission MS -14-0 2/Wheat Ridge Ward Ro ad Stati o n 3 An existing easement (17' in width) for the old Jolly Rancher railroad spur runs diagonally across Lot 1. A 20' wide sanitary sewer easement benefitting Fruitdale Sanitation District also follows this diagonal alignment. Both of these easements will be vacated separately so the easement beneficiaries do not have to be party to the plat application. V. AGENCY REFERRALS All affected service agencies were contacted regarding their ability to serve the property. The developer will be responsible for any needed upgrades to accommodate the proposed development. Specific referral responses follow. Valley Water District: Can serve the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. Fruitdale Sanitation District: The district has already extended a sanitary sewer mainline in Ridge Road (fonnerly W. 50111 Place). An additional main will be installed when Taft is built. Arvada Fire Protection District: Can serve the property. The district has commented that where parking isn't allowed on Taft Court, it must be posted as a fire lane. Wheat Ridge Police: No concerns. Wheat Ridge Public Works: Has reviewed the plat and a drainage plan and report. All of these documents have been approved. Xcel Energy: Can serve. VI. STAFF CONCLUSION Staff concludes that all requirements of the subdivision regulations have been met and that approval of the subdivision will facilitate construction of the end of line station for the Gold Line. Because all internal and external agencies can provide service to the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense, a recommendation of Approval is given for Case No . MS-14-02 with one condition listed in the recommended motion. VII. RECOMMENDED MOTIONS OPTION A: "1 move to recommend APPROVAL of Case No. MS-14-02 , a request for approval of a four-lot subdivision plat for property located at 12000 Ridge Road, for the following reasons: 1. All requirements of the subdivision regulations have been met. 2. The proposed plat will facilitate construction of the end of line Gold Line commuter rail station. 3. Utility districts can serve the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. With the following conditions: 1. A Subdivision Improvement Agreement be executed with a cost breakdown for public improvements installation and surety at the time of recording." Planning Commission MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station 4 OPTION B: "I move to recommend DENIAL ofCase No. MS-14-02, a request for approval of a four-lot subdivision plat for property located at 12000 Ridge Road, for the following reasons: 1. 2." Planning Commission MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station 5 EXHIBIT 1: AERIAL PHOTO Planning Commission 6 MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station EXHIBIT 2: STATION LOCATIONS IRirtD FasTracks GoldUne Opening 2016 c 72ndAve A N Planning Commission ARVADA 581h Ave ' WHEAT R IDGE 80th Ave ,.-I 7-4tn_A_ve_-+-_ 26th Ave 20tnAve EDGEWATER MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station 92nd Ave / j< 1!91~ Ave l ( 7 EXHIBIT 3: ZONING MAP Site Plam1jng Commission 8 MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station I EXHIBIT 4: STATION RENDERING Planning Conunission 9 MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station EXHIBIT 5 -PROPOSED PLAT Planning Commission 10 MS-14-02/Wheat Ridge Ward Road Station 7. PUBLIC BEARING A. Case No. MS-14-02: A request filed by Patrick Stanley for approval of a subdivision plat with right-of-way dedication for property located at 12000 Ridge Road for an RTD conunuter transit station. Ms. Reckert presented the case. She introduced Scott Brink, Director of Public Works. She entered into the record the contents of the case file and packet materials, the zoning ordinance, the comprehensive plan and the digital presentation. She stated the public noticing and posting requirements have been met. She stated Planning Commission will make a recommendation to City Council which is the final authority. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. She indicated Ridge Road is formerly 501h Place. The overall platting area is 9 acres but after all the right-of-way dedications occur the site will be reduced to 6 acres . Commissioner DORSEY stated he has seen the site and it looks good. Commissioner BUCKNAM asked for an ~planation for the recommended condition regarding the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) on the recommended motion . Ms . Reckert stated it is for the construction of the public improvements. The Subdivision Improvement Agreement typically addresses expectations of when construction of the public improvements will occur with a cost estimate and a letter of credit. Chair TIMMS asked if there are any variances included for construction. Ms. Reckert stated not with the subdivision application but there are two with the Special Use Permit (SUP) application for the height of the light poles. Chair TIMMS asked about the process for the site plan review and the SUP. Ms . Reckert stated the files are public record and all SUP's begin administratively. There is a 10-day noti ce period which ended on August 4th. No objections were received and it will most ikcly be approved administratively. Jason Buechler 3837 Perry St., Denver, CO Mr. Buechler stated he is representing the design for Fluor/HDR which is a subcontractor to Denver Tran~it Partners which is the concessionaire for RTD. Chair TIMMS asked if there are any unique attributes that are different since this is the end -of-the line station. Mr. Buechler stated he didn't think the new end-of-line station construction would dictate anything different. Chair TIMMS opened the public hearing. No one in the audience wished to speak. Chair TIMMS closed the public hearing. Pl anning Commission Minutes A t~g11St 7, 2014 Attachment 3 -2 - It was moved by Commissioner POPP and seconded by Commissioner WEAVER to recommend approval of Case No. MS-14-02, a four-lot subdivision plat for property located at 12000 Ridge Road, for the following reasons: 1. All requirements of the subdivision regulations have been met. 2. The proposed plat will facilitate construction of the end of line Gold Line commuter rail station. 3. Utility districts can serve the property with improvements installed at the developer's expense. With the following conditions: 1. A Subdivision Improvement Agreement be executed with a cost breakdown for public improvements installation and surety at the time of recording. Motion approved S-0. Ms . Reckert stated the case will be heard by City Council on August 25. 8. OTHER ITEMS A . M s . Reckert stated City Council authorized city personnel to begin preliminary d iscussion w ith property owners in regards to temporary easements and driveway access for t he 38 1h A venue pennanent impr vements. The electio is in November and there are strict deadlines that need to be met to eep the funding on track. Mr. Brink stated there is a tight and aggressi ve schedule to start construction if the ballot issue passes . The City chart er requires construction to start within one year of approval by City Council which was on July 14 . C ommission er BUCKNAM inquired a out the vote in November. Mr. Brink clarified that the ballot issue would authorize construction of the permanent improvements re vie w ed by Cit y Coun ci l on July 14. These were preliminary plans prepared by a co ns u ltant ill ust ra ting a street section for narrowing 38th Avenue and reconstructing public impro vements. Commissioner POPP asked if the plan is online. Mr. Brink replied yes . B. Ms. Reckert stated there will be two cases to be heard by Planning Commission on August 21. C. Ms . Recke11 stated Wade Sanner who was the Planner I resigned. Two out-of-state applic ants hav e b een h ired for the Planner I and Planner II position. 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner Pl an ni ng Commission Minutes August 7, 2014 -3 - .... ~·., ... ~ .,. City of • :rwheatRi_dge ITEM NO: 4 , _. DATE: August 25 ,2014 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 49-2014 -A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT TO $121,312.18 TO FUND THE TABOR STREET PROPERTY ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR RECONSTRUCTION, AND AWARD A CONTRACT TO H. C. PECK & ASSOCIATES, DENVER, CO 0 PUBLIC HEARING D BIDS /MOTIONS ~ RESOLUTIONS QUASI-JUDICIAL: ISSUE: D ORDINANCES FOR I ST READING 0 ORDINANCES FOR 2 N° READING D YES The City of Wheat Ridge , a Gold Line partner, has been selected to receive federal funding for access and safety improvements to Tabor Street from the I-70 North Frontage Road to Ridge Road. The funding is provided through the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DR COG) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and will facilitate a project to widen and improve Tabor Street to provide bike and pedestrian access to the commuter rail station at Ward Road. The City is planning to improve Tabor Street via enhanced construction and restriping between I- 70 Frontage Road and Ridge Road in preparation for the Gold Line. The design work is underway but the City is seeking qualified assistance with property acquisition services. Because of the roadway widening and accommodation ofbicycle and pedestrian facilities , both permanent and temporary acquisitions are needed. The firm selected will utilize the Federal Uniform Act to acquire the necessary properties as right-of-way along Tabor Street for the street improvement. Council Action Form -Tabor Street Acquisition August 25 , 2014 Page 2 PRIOR ACTION: On March 22, 2014, the City Council approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with RTD to advance the project process , and assign responsibilities and obligations to ' each agency. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The funding for this project is provided by a grant from RTD in the amount of$740,228 for the entire project. The funding arrangement requires that the City fund the project costs and seek reimbursement upon completion. A supplemental budget appropriation of $121 ,312.18 is required from the Capital Investment Program Fund to advance and finance the project for 2014. BACKGROUND: In 2004 , voters approved the FasTrack plan which directed RTD to construct Light Rail and Commuter Rail Transit services , lines , related stations, maintenance facilities and enhanced bus service throughout the Regional Transportation District. The Gold Line was identified as one of five corridors in the plan and is currently under construction. The local agencies through which the Gold Line is being constructed are : Denver, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, and Adams County. Wheat Ridge and RTD jointly agreed , along with the other Gold Line partners, to the allocation of$740,228 of those DRCOG TIP funds to Wheat Ridge for its perfmmance of certain base improvements as part of the Gold/NWES corridor project. More specifically, these improvements are designated for Tabor Street in the vicinity of the Ward Road Station. Tabor Street serves as the key local access from the south since the rail line serves as a barrier that prohibits all adjacent access to the station. The improvements will provide better access to the station from existing and future developments south of the rail line and the nearby area . Thus, it is crucial that Tabor Street be upgraded to accommodate all modes of transportation. This project will provide new bike lanes , continuous sidewalks, and lighting in the subject segment. Specific improvements on Tabor Street consist of construction between Ridge Road and 49 111 A venue and restriping of the south segment. An IGA was executed between the City of Wheat Ridge and RTD which provided funding to Wheat Ridge in the amount of $740,228 in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds. These funds were then transferred by the FHW A to the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) to be administered by DRCOG through RTD for Wheat Ridge 's improvements . The funds are intended to enhance the unimproved land surrounding the crossing of the rail line at Ward Road Station and Tabor Street and provide access and safety improvements in the area. Right-of-way acquisition is needed to allow the street improvement. The finn selected to provide property acquisition services will include but not be limited to conducting property surveys , preparing ROW plans , title examination, appraisal and/or value determination , document preparation , negotiation for acquisition with property owners, relocation assistance, and real estate closings , utilizing the procedures outlined in the Unifmm Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as amended in 1987 . Following a solicitation of consulting finns for the Tabor Street Property Acquisition Services for Reconstruction , two proposals were received on July 17 ,2014. Based on the review ofthe Council Action Form -Tabor Street Acqui sition August 2 5, 2 014 Pa ge 3 proposals , the highest ranked firm was H .C . Peck & Associates , Denver, CO. Final selection was based on qualifications , project approach , innovative ideas , the project team and experience on previous projects. Appropriate fees for the work were then negotiated . RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends a supplemental budget appropriation of $121 ,312 .18 to fund the project , and award of a contract to H.C. Peck and Associates , Denver, CO. Staff recommends that all costs associated with this contract be paid from account number 30-303-800-860, and that these funds are encumbered for the length of the project in accordance with Ordinance #787 , 1989 Series . RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Resolution No. 49-2014 , a resolution amending the fiscal year 2014 Public Works Capital Investment Program budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation of $121 ,312 .18 to fund the Tabor Street Property Acquisition Services for Reconstruction, and to award a contract to H.C . Peck and Associates, Denver, CO." Or, "I move to postpone indefinitely Resolution No. 49-2014 , a resolution amending the fiscal year 2014 Public Works Capital In v estment Program budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation of $121 ,312 .18 to fund the Tabor Street Property Acquisition Services for Reconstruction for the following reason(s) " REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY: Steve Nguyen, Engineering Manager Jennifer Nellis , Purchasing Agent Scott Brink, Director of Public Works Patrick Goff, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No . Number 49-2014 2 . H.C . Peck Proposal CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 49 Series of 2014 TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,312.18 TO FUND THE TABOR STREET PROPERTY ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO H.C. PECK & ASSOCIATES, INC. WHEREAS, the City supports the construction of the Gold Line Commuter Rail Corridor; and WHEREAS, the City has selected, by an established process, a consultant to perform the property acquisition for the Tabor Street Multi-modal Improvements; and WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a federal grant by the Federal Transportation Authority through Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) to provide the construction of this particular street segment; and WHEREAS, said amount be transferred from the CIP fund balance to the Gold Line station street project account to finance the project cost, and the City will seek reimbursement from RTD upon project completion; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, that: Section 1. Budget Amended. The City of Wheat Ridge fiscal year 2014 CIP Budget be amended by transferring an amount of $121,312.18 from CIP Fund undesignated reserves to line item 30-303-800-860 for the Gold Line station street project. Section 2. Project Awarded . The Tabor Street Property Acquisition Services for Reconstruction is awarded to H. C. Peck & Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $121,312.18 . Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. DONE AND RESOLVED this __ day of _____ , 2014. Joyce Jay, Mayor ATTEST : Janelle Shaver, City Clerk Attachment 1 H. C. Peck & Associates, Inc. CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE-TABOR STREET PROJECT SCOPE OF SERVICES-TIME & COST ESTIMATES This Scope of Services -Time & Cost Estimate is predicated on the following assumptions as of 8/8/14 -Partial fee and temporary construction easement acquisition from 5 owners and one personal property move. All the following activities will be performed in ompliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as amended, with direction from the City of Wheat Ridge, under the oversight of the Regional Transportation District. Create and maintain project scheduling information of all land activities to show progress of each parcel and to estimate segment completion against established milestone schedules. 2 Attend project meetings and coordination of project-related tasks with City and RTD personnel -project management. 3 Coordinate the surveying and ROW plans/legal descriptions effort, the appraisal and appraisal review process, and title services for all parcels. Review all documents in preparation for negotiation. 4 Survey, right of way plans and legal descriptions (per the attached scope/rate schedule). 5 Have (5) project parcels appraised using guidelines established by the Uniform Act and RTD and reviewed by a separate review appraiser. Principal 80 24 Sr. Proj/Qual Mgr 2 8 10 Sr.RIW Agent RIW Agent Ill Hrs 12 10 RIW Agent II Hrs Total$ $1,197 .04 $10,581.76 $4,820 .10 $25,408.20 $48,500.00 Attachment 2 H . C . Peck & Associates Page 2 -8/08/14 6 Prepare offer letters and summaries of just compensation, final offer letters , conveyance documents, and any additional correspondence with property owners. 7 Conduct negotiations with each owner for the acquisition of the property rights to be acquired based on the approved fair market value. These negotiations will be carried out in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws , RID and City of Wheat Ridge policies. 8 Personal property (boulders) move on Bandit LLC property - planning, notices and follow up 9 Order tax prorations and secure partial releases of financial encumbrances 9 File closeout -QA/QC 10 Estimate of Reimbursable Expensesffitle-Escrow-Closing TOTAL TIME & COST ESTIMATE RATE SCHEDULE • Principal • Senior Project/Quality Manager • ProjectManager • Sr. R ight of Way Agent • Right of Way Agent III • Right of Way Agent IJ 5 20 2 131 $121.35 $109 .22 $101.94 $89.20 $81.55 $68.81 5 80 4 109 15 $2,376.10 60 $16,057 .60 16 $1,304 .80 30 $2,446 .50 10 $1,495 .08 $7,125 .00 153 $121.312.18 H. C. Peck & Associates Page 3 -8/8/14 Proposed Cost Estimate and the above rates do not include the following expenses reimbursable at cost. Copies/Reproduction Costs (third party) Recording, notary, license & permit fees Maps Mileage at the IRS Rate Above reimbursable expenses are estimated to be: Formal Closings (5 x $400/each) Title Commitments (5 x $535/each) Title Updates (5 x $190/each) Total Delivery and express mail Parking and tolls Long distance Telephone and Fax Tax Certificates $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $2,675.00 $950.00 $7,125 .00 **HCP& A litigation support will be billed at $150.00/hour and is not included in this cost estimate. (This rate does not include the project appraiser.) ***Title insurance is not included in this Cost Estimate. If requested, Peck can provide title insurance through Westcor Land Title Insurance for an additional charge. H. C. Peck & Associates, Inc. will not be responsible for any delays by other consulting firms, nor any delays caused by Federal, State, County or City officials granting licenses, pennits or other entitlements of use. Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof, this Right-of-Way Cost Estimate is conditional upon and subject to the aforementioned assumptions. In the event other matters are required to be performed outside those described in the Scope of Work per the contract, negotiations exceed the industry standards for a "good faith effort to negotiate", or there are changes in the pertinent information provided at the inception of the project, H. C . Peck & Associates, Inc. reserves the right to amend its Right-of-Way Cost The above cost estimate is based upon average negotiation times and average expenses for a typical project and is intended to be used to establish a working budget for this project. Actual hours performing the work based upon certified time sheets and actual expenses will be billed on a monthly basis as work progresses. Invoices are due 30 days from receipt. B~ (.v',P :c:PeCk&ASSi J, Inc. Date: ~J,h ,-/~' 2014 rates w/GPS/Truck Project Neme: .;;T::;•bor::=:..:S:.:Ir:..:M=t --------- Project Number. -'TB=D'------------- Projecl M•neger. Alan Wamer I Fred Eaeton FleNOppo Farnsworth Group PROJECT BUDGET WORKSHEET-2014 DENVER Rate SchellJie ~ -.,,,.~;g-~u t t lr,;.J"""·· ~.·.J.... -Son1or llarw!oet p!OUAI.TUIITCOSl DII£CT wa.a TASK .._, '-...._ Toblltolnl a.AAY HOIIII.YitllD 114UO 1111110 1111.00 I SUM!Y Contml :omonridGPS ISUMIY Contml Pt.-i 12 lwnenlllp Baoe !ln!'Mng 11tlol Para!~ Boundaltes (JJul deed& and plot) 14 -IMI P.wl Boundllltoo 12 :evtew Title Commitmont and plot • 1i ., Pt-..,.- I Pra011ra Diana 24 IR.-.toe-Citv l.Aiaol O.oaloaono rn< & TE IO< 5 Porcelo) 1! Ts ISUB TOTAL 'HOURS o.oo o.ool --•· 63.001 · 1,o.ool . 3.001 · 0.00 .0.001 119.00 SUB TOTAL COST 0.00 o.oo l 9.576.ool o.ool 447.ool o.oo ·. o:ool 13,090.00 TOTAL ~ TOCIIhCU'1 ProftlllaNII Serv4cet F" Elttnla Tlib:J' SO.t'Ht 2014 Et4t1ute 115.01 IKOO 0.001 16.00 .o.ool • o.oo o.ool '-1,760.00 o.ool o.oo SEEDETU.>> -. ---.-·soJGI :;-;to,oa 171 ~:1 · .:: 111 wm.ool · so.oo '~.- IG aJ .. 201 .l!oJ t2.: JU52.11l .f714.111 ·f7.tee.eG so.ea ~ ·- $2 1.00 to.OO fO.OO 112Q.DO fO.OO 1.00 ~DO 10.00 IMIIT* '$CUJG 10.00 11,214.eG wm.oo w 11. ~ t2.: 10.001 1!.172.111 f744.eG rr.-.ea so.ea to.ea 10.101 Per Unb 1:00 1.00 i.Oii 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1J Tobl IO.DO ~ $1,214.60 WI SZ; $1 .• ..Sl 12; $1,172.011 f744.00 $7,IIUII 10.00 to-DO $25,408.20 ~ $6,Q81.&1 Com ...... ,ll8/2l) .. PdlnbW s.rw.. 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City of JP'Wheat:Rl_dge ITEM NO:~ DATE: August 25 , 2014 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 48-2014 -A RESOLUTION BEGINNING A CITY-INITIATED REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 12525 W. 32N° AVENUE TO PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (PCD) 0 PUBLIC HEARING D BIDS/MOTIONS ~ RESOLUTIONS ISSUE: D ORDINANCES FOR 1 ST READING 0 ORDINANCES FOR 2 N D READING D NO ~ The Applewood Shopping Center is located in the western portion of the City of Wheat Ridge and is generally bounded by W . 32"d Avenue, W. 38th Avenue, Youngfield and Wright Street extended. The shopping center owner is desirous of redevelopment of the southeastern portion of the shopping center and is under contract to purchase a former parking lot located at 12525 W . 32"d Avenue. A small strip ofland located north ofthe new parcel needs to be incorporated into the redevelopment plan and is under separate ownership . Renewal Wheat Ridge (R WR) is under contract to acquire this small parcel of land and has approved the use of condemnation, should that be necessary. The property has been tax delinquent for many years. The strip ofland is not buildable, but is valued at slightly less than $1 ,000 based on a recent appraisal commissioned by RWR. RWR intends to convey the parcel to the shopping center owner. It is logical to consider rezoning the parcel so that it is incorporated into the overall development plans for the entire center. Approval of the enclosed Resolution will formally begin a city-initiated rezoning of the subject parcel , which will be incorporated into the Outline Development for the larger development. PRIOR ACTION: None Council Action Form -City-Initiated Rezoning August 25 , 2014 Page 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed rezoning is not expected to have a direct financial impact on the City. The rezoning may, however, expand redevelopment opportunities for the shopping center, furthering the City's economic development goals . RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the Resolution. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to approve Resolution No. 48-2014, a resolution beginning a City-initiated rezoning of property located north of 12525 W . 32nd A venue to Planned Commercial Development (PCD). Or, "I move to po stpone indefinitely Res olution No . 48-2014, a resolution beginning a City-initiated rezoning of property located north of 12525 W . 32 11d A venue to Planned Commercial Development (PCD) for the following reason(s) ______________ " REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY: Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director Patrick Goff, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 48-2014 2. Map of Subject Property CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 48 Series of 2014 TITLE: A RESOLUTION BEGINNING A CITY-INITIATED REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 12525 W. 32N° AVENUE TO PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT (PCD) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge is authorized by Section 26-113 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws ("Code") to initiate rezoning of property; and WHEREAS, the property owners of the Applewood Shopping Center are desirous of redeveloping the southern portion of the site; and WHEREAS, the portion of the shopping center being redeveloped is zoned Planned Commercial Development (PCD); and WHEREAS, a parcel of land is under contract for purchase by the shopping center owners at 12525 W. 32"d Avenue; and WHEREAS, the property at 12525 W. 32"d Avenue is required to be rezoned to PCD to accommodate the redevelopment; and WHEREAS, there is a strip of land which is under separate ownership located north of 12525 W. 32"d Avenue; and WHEREAS, the strip of land is needed for the shopping center redevelopment and is not independently buildable; and WHEREAS, Renewal Wheat Ridge is under contract to purchase the strip of land with future conveyance to the shopping center; and WHEREAS, Section 26-113 of the Code requires City Council to begin the process of a City-initiated rezoning by adopting a resolution doing so and referring the matter to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation, which would be preceded by a neighborhood meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows: A. The City Council hereby initiates a rezoning of a strip of land located north of the property located at 12525 W. 32"d Avenue to Planned Commercial Development (PCD). DONE AND RESOLVED this 251h day of August 2014. Attachment 1 Joyce Jay, Mayor ATTEST: Janelle Shaver, City Clerk I w ' I I ' l ~~ J ALTA/ACSM LAND TITLE SURVEY APPlEWOOD VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST ON&QUARTER OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH. RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO u :::t li ~-;t;~:r~--~, L • ~ ~ -r_ -~-=-....-::.=• .~ -----.. _________ _ ·-· ' .,.. %6: ,~i' &\. \" df'orr' "6x \ Attachment 2 ~ Ci w 10 .._ 8 i8~g ~~0~ %...J ~~ o o.. 0.." ~a.. 0.. 3 l ,<Oig < 05 !! q ',, ~ 3 ; ~ i ~ ~·~ ~~ ~ r City of • :rwheatRi_dge ITEM NO: (e. DATE: August 25,2014 TITLE: MOTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO FILL THE DISTRICT IV VACANCY FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION D PUBLIC HEARING rgj BIDS /MOTIONS D RESOLUTIONS D ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING 0 ORDINANCES FOR 2N° READING QUASI-JUDICIAL: D YES i Clerk ISSUE: There currently is a vacancy on the Planning Commission in District IV. Donna Kimsey is a resident of District IV and has submitted an application to the Planning Commission requesting appointment. Council Members Langworthy and Wooden have requested that Donna Kimsey be appointed to fill the vacancy , term ending 3/2/17. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: The District IV Planning Commission vacancy has been open for a few months. The City Clerk's Office received an application from Donna Kimsey, 3920 Holland St., seeking to fill this position. RECOMMENDATIONS: Council Members Wooden and Langworthy are recommending that Donna Kimsey be appointed to the Planning Commission representing District IV. RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move to appoint Donna Kimsey to the Planning Commission representing District IV , term to expire March 2 , 2017." Council Action Form Augu st 25 , 2014 Page 2 Or "I move to deny the appointment of Donna Kimsey to the Planning Commission for the following reason(s) " REPORT PREPARED/REVIEWED BY: Janice Smothers , Adm . Assistant to Mayor and Council Patrick Goff, City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application from Donna Kimsey t •• City of Wheat Ridge Appointment Z ~" . I v:. . . I !\ :·· ?') ' ' ''. 'PLEASE APPLY ONLY FOR ONE COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE: 'PLANNING CoMM !~S\otl (COMMITTEE) DISTRICT ...... -:lQ:.=~---- HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF WHEAT RIDGE: ~ )RS ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER?_'(1~~=-'P....__ __ _ HAVE YOU EVER SERVED, OR ARE YOU CURRENTLY ON A BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE AND IF SO , WHICH ONE? HOW LONG? __ _ ARE THERE ANY CONFLICTS WHICH WOULD INTERFERE WITH REGULAR ATTENDANCE OR DUTIES?~:::lol...---------------- SIGNATURE~ l0~ PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME :_Qo_N_N_A_~_I M___;__,;;~;..........a.y _______ _ ADDRESS: 39X> #OLLA-tJt:J ST, > W f2-1 c.i) 80033 HOME PHONE : (?o~~ f'd I -(of l 8 BUSINESS PHONE : ___________________ _ E-MAILADDRESS:\::ffi~'{-d"'h@ ~I~ APPLICATION WILL BE KEPT ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR Attachment 1 ~~A# .... ~ "' City of • JP'WheatRi_dge ITEM NO: __!1_ DATE: August 25 ,2014 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION TITLE: RETAIL DEVELOPMENT TUTORIAL D PUBLIC HEARING D BIDS/MOTIONS D RESOLUTIONS D ORDINANCES FOR 1ST READING (08/1112014) D ORDINANCES FOR 2 DREADING (08/25 /2014) ~ PRESENTATION QUASI-JUDICIAL: D YES Q~ ~ NO ISSUE: As the City of Wheat Ridge continues to experience more redevelopment opportunities , more questions about the redevelopment process are being asked by the public. To assist the Mayor and Council in communicating with their constituents , staffhas contracted with KP Consulting and Associates to provide a retail development tutorial at the August 25 1h City Council meeting. This tutorial will address topics such as retail market conditions ; obstacles to retail development ; retailer site selection process ; economics of redevelopment projects ; etc. KP Consulting and Associates has over 30 years of real estate experience as both a retailer and retail developer and extensive experience working with municipalities . ATTACHMENTS: 1. Katy Press Qualifications KP Consulting & Associates PO Box 422 , Brighton , Colorado 80601 303/450-8201 katypress@hotmail .com August 4 , 2014 Patrick Goff City Manager City of Wheat Ridge 7500 West 29 th Avenue Wheat Ridge , Colorado 80033 RE : Retail Presentation-Wheat Ridge City I am pleased to submit my qualifications to the City of Wheat Ridge to provide a retail tutorial to the City of Wheat Ridge City Council. My 30+ year retail real estate career has placed me on both sides of the retail development table, f irst as a retailer and then as a retail developer. I have operated a successful consulting practice for the last 12 years working w ith many of the top retail developers, landowners, and cities in the region . Prior to consulting, I was VP of Development for Catellus Commercial Group initiating a regional retail development arm of the California Company. My first retail experience came in 1984 has a Real Estate Representative for 7-Eieven Stores in the Colorado marketplace . After leaving 7-Eieven 1 joined Safeway Stores and stayed there during the 90's holding the position of Real Estate Manager. During that tenure, I helped Safeway pioneer a self-development program that extended through the Colorado region resulting in the personal development of 20 Safeway anchored shopping centers. My unique background has provided a broad perspective related to retail-having been a retailer (both large and small scale) I understand how real estate decisions are made. Having also been a retail developer, I clearly understand the economic realities of development and why some projects get off the ground and some don 't. Lastly, having consulted extensively with municipalities I have a unique understanding of entitlement process and how municipalities "think". Attachment 1 0 . Information Katy Press -Principal KP Consulting & Associates PO Box 422 Brighton, Colorado 80601 303/450-8201 katypress@hotmail.com Established -2002 Areas o_f_C_onsultlog Retail development is equal parts knowledge, experience and relationships. KP Consulting applies all three aspects in creating both opportunities and solutions for developers, retailers, investors and economic development agencies/municipalities. • Retail Site Analysis • Site I land Planning Analysis • Market Feasibility I Economic Return Analysis • Development Strategy • Project Management • Entitlement Processing • Community Outreach • Incentive Review/Negotiations • Retail Retention I Recruitment