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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/200911~v City of W heat R~idge PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA August 6, 2009 Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning Commission on August 6, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 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. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA (Items of new and old business may be recommended for placement on the agenda.) 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 18, 2009 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes.) 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. ZOA-09-04: An ordinance amending Chapter 26 pertaining to residential dumpsters. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 02-2009, Finding a proposed redevelopment plan for the Interstate 70 Corridor between 32nd Avenue and Kipling Street and the Kipling Corridor between Interstate 70 and 26th Avenue is in conformance with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan 9. OTHER ITEMS 10. ADJOURNMENT 144 City of W heat ledge PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting June 18, 2009 1. 2. 3 4 5. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29t" Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commission Members Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 11- Dick MattheN Davis Reinha Fes' Jim Chilvers Steve Timms Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Jeff Hirt, Planner II Mark Westberg, Public Works Dept. Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner DWYER to approve the order of the agenda. The motion passed 6-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 21, 2009 It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner HOLLENDER to approve the minutes of May 21, 2009 as presented. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioner BRINKMAN abstaining. Planning Commission Minutes I June 18, 2009 6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) There was no one present to address the Commission. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-09-03: An application filed by RV America for approval of a zone change from Commercial-One and Commercial-One with conditions to a Planned Commercial Development and approval of an outline development plan for property located at 11808 West 44th Avenue. Prior to presentation of the case, Commissioner BRINKMAN asked to recuse herself from hearing the case because she knows the applicant and could stand to gain monetarily from approval. The Commission voted 5-0 to accept her request. At this point, Commissioner BRINKMAN left the council chambers. Meredith Reckert was sworn in by Chair REINHART. She entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Ms. Reckert submitted a memorandum from the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority, dated June 17, 2009 stating their findings concerning this property. The proposed use is not in conformance with the West 44th Avenue and Ward Road Redevelopment Plan; however, due to the proposed I-70 access ramp relocation, the nature of the area will change making commercial uses on the subject property a more viable option. Further, more specific redevelopment information may show that a mix of uses on the subject property could be found in compliance with the current West 44th Avenue and Ward Road Redevelopment Plan. Staff recommended approval for reasons, and with conditions, as contained in the staff report. Commissioner DWYER asked if approval would cause RV America to go out of business. Ms. Reckert explained the present use could continue until a final development plan is approved and a building permit issued. In response to concern expressed by Commissioner HOLLENDER about allowing gas stations, Ms. Reckert commented that the use was proposed to be allowed because the location would be very good for gas sales with it's proximity to the new ramps.. In response to a question from Commissioner REINHART, Mr. Westberg explained that the 20 foot right-of-way reservation for the west side of Tabor Street would allow the new public improvements to line up with the public improvements on Tabor north of 44th Avenue. If the property on the east side of Planning Commission Minutes 2 June 18, 2009 Tabor were ever redeveloped, an additional ten feet would probably be requested to make a full 50 feet of right-of-way. By reserving right of way the entire length of Tabor to the southern property line, it would give flexibility for future development. It would only be widened if necessary to accommodate development of the property. Commissioner HOLLENDER expressed concern that the requirement for a 20 foot setback from the eastern property line could allow a building adjacent to the Tabor Street right-of-way line. Meredith Reckert agreed that the language should be changed to say the setback is from western end of reservation. Mike Pharo Land planning consultant for property ow Mr. Pharo and Mr. Sach were sworn in by CI that he was not opposed to the condition that list of permitted land uses. He was opposed t reservation because he believed it amounts to the possibility that a road may never be built. ner, Hari Sach lair REINHART. Mr. Pharo stated self storage be eliminated from the o the 20-foot right-of-way the taking of his client's land with Tabor south of any new access would change the He showed three different scenarios of redevelon that roadway widening on lueness of the neighborhood. of the site. Chair REINHART asked to hear from members of the public. Diane Tipton Ms. Tipton was sworn in by Chair REINHART. Ms. Tipton was representing her mother who owns property to the south of the subject property. She stated that she would like the city to promote the unique neighborhood to the south of the development. The Comprehensive Plan shows there should be houses north of the existing neighborhood. She believed commercial development would decrease property values. She was opposed to widening the street because it would bring more traffic to the neighborhood. Commissioner DWYER commented that twenty feet would allow business customers to park on the street adjacent to the property rather than going down into the residential neighborhood. In response to a question from Commissioner HOLLENDER, Ms. Tipton said she believed that duplexes on the southern end of the property would also reduce neighborhood property values. Ron Markow Mr. Markow was sworn in by Chair REINHART. Mr. Markow agreed with Ms. Tipton's comments and expressed opposition to the plan. He wanted the southern portion of the subject property to be zoned residential and buildings on the northern portion to be limited to one story in height. Planning Commission Minutes 3 June 18, 2009 George Isquith Mr. Isquith was sworn in by Chair REINHART. He was opposed to the plan and didn't believe there was any need for change from the present situation with the RV sales business in front and RV storage on the southern end. Margie Brown Ms. Brown was sworn in by Chair REINHART. She stated that she is married to George Isquith. She expressed opposition to commercial use on the southern end of the subject property. Chair REINHART asked if there were others who wished to address the Commission. Hearing no response, he closed the public hearing. Commissioner HOLLENDER stated that he could see both sides of the story, commenting that the RV business is not doing well during these economic times. Because this area is near a major interchange, any proposed development would be an improvement over what presently exists. Commissioner MATTHEWS exI property because of high crime r, He was also opposed to a 20 foot property. storage c( would be IETRICI He expre concern regarding hotel-motel use on the Dciated with such uses in Wheat Ridge. f-way to the southern boundary of the he believed a better land use than RV lope that a final development plan amissioner DWYER agreed with Commissioner DIETRICK. The land owner a right to sell his property and make it as marketable as possible. At the same there is an obligation to residents nearby to not destroy the character of their neighborhood. He stated that he was not convinced about gas station use because it is a heavy drive-through use and could possibly contaminate water supplies. Commissioner REINHART stated that he is always uncomfortable when a plan doesn't meet the Comprehensive Plan. However, revitalization of the site would be an improvement if neighbors are adequately protected. He didn't believe that the public interest would be served by asking more right-of-way to extend the road beyond what a reasonable entrance to the site would be. At the request of a citizen, Chair REINHART re-opened public hearing. Doris Meakins Ms. Meakins expressed concern about status of her water rights if the land is developed. Mr. Westberg explained that existing water rights are well protected. Planning Commission Minutes 4 June 18, 2009 A ditch may be relocated on a property; however the function of the ditch cannot be impeded. Chair REINHART closed public hearing. Commissioner HOLLENDER encouraged residents to stay involved throughout the process as more specific plans are developed. It was moved by Commissioner HOLLENDER and seconded by Commissioner DWYER to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-09-03, a request for approval of a zone change from C-1 and C-1 with use restrictions to Planned Commercial Development and for approval of an Outline Development Plan for property located at 11808 West 44th Avenue for the following reasons: 1. The rear portion of the property is currently underutilized. 2. The relocation of the I-70 on and off ramps dramatically changes the commercial development potential of this property. 3. Evaluation criteria support approval of this request. With the following conditions: 1. Under "Allowed Uses", a note be added specifying that drive-through uses be limited to Development Area "A". 2. Use number 26 (garden supply stores) be modified to allow outside display and storage. 3. Use number 55 (self storage) be removed from the list of permitted land uses. 4. The following note be added: "At the time of specific ODP submittal, a traffic impact analysis will be required which may necessitate modification to access points shown on this document." 5. Notes be added in conformance with item 4 of the Public Works comments dated May 4, 2009. Commissioner MATTHEWS offered a friendly amendment to remove Use No. 34 from the list of permitted land uses. The amendment was accepted by Commissioner HOLLENDER and DWYER. The motion passed 5-0 with Commissioners BRINKMAN, CHILVERS and TIMMS absent. (The meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m.) (Commissioner BRINKMAN returned to the dias at 8:50 p.m.) B. Case No. ZOA-09-02: An ordinance amending Chapter 26 pertaining to residential development standards. Planning Commission Minutes 5 June 18, 2009 Jeff Hirt was sworn in by Chair REINHART. He entered all pertinent documents into the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. He reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommended approval of the proposed ordinance. This ordinance has been previously discussed at Planning Commission and City Council study sessions. It was moved by Commissioner MATTHEWS and seconded by Commissioner HOLLENDER to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 26 concerning residential development standards. The motion passed 6-0 with Commissioners CHILVERS and TIMMS absent. 8. OTHER ITEMS • Jeff Hirt announced his resignation to take another position. The Commission expressed appreciation for his fine work while serving in the Community Development Department and wished him well in his new endeavor. • It was moved by Commissioner DWYER and seconded by Commissioner MATTHEWS to cancel the July 2, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commission Commissioner DWYER to ad passed unanimously. Davis Reinhart, Chair ENDER and seconded by meeting at 9:05 p.m. The motion Ann Lazzeri, Secretary Planning Commission Minutes 6 June 18, 2009 City of PLANNING COMISSION Wheat iclge COMMUNM DEVEEOPMENT LEGISLATIVE ITEM STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: August 6, 2009 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 614 OF CHAPTER 26 CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL DUMPSTER REGULATIONS CASE NO. ZOA-09-04/Residential Dumpster Regulations M PUBLIC HEARING Case Manager: Adam Tietz Date of Preparation: July 30, 2009 SUMMARY: M CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE The attached ordinance proposes amendments to the regulations in the Code of Laws that regulate dumpsters on residentially zoned property. The current regulation does not allow properties with single and two-family dwelling units to have any trash receptacle over 1 cubic yard in size. The proposed revisions to the Code of Laws relate to the size, screening and storage locations of the dumpsters on the types of properties mentioned above. The attached ordinance represents the general consensus reached by City Council during two different study sessions. The order of Section 26-614 has also been changed to provide better organization of the information contained in this Section. Notice for this public hearing was provided as required by the Code of Laws. BACKGROUND: Statement of the Issues Section 26-614.C does not allow single and two-family dwelling units to have any receptacle over 1 cubic yard in order to maintain the residential character of these areas. Single family homes on agriculturally zoned property are allowed to have dumpsters larger than 1 cubic yard in order to accommodate the agricultural uses that are permitted in these zone districts. These requirements have been in place since t996. The current property inspector recently began closing out old cases files. In closing out the files, the inspector came across several files where property owners had been cited for having dumpsters over 1 cubic yard on their property. Further investigation has revealed there are other properties in the City in violation of this code sections. One property owner in particular has maintained that her property produces too much waste to have anything less then a two (2) cubic yard dumpster. The owner maintains that dumpsters larger than 1 cubic yard are needed for the following reasons: • The size of a lot should determine the size of trash receptacle that is allowed as large lots produce larger amounts of waste. • Two-family dwelling units and multiple single family units on a single lot produce more trash than can be placed in a 1 cubic yard dumpster. • Trash companies do not offer any dumpster that is smaller then 2 cubic yards for home trash service. • Larger families produce more trash • One (1) larger receptacle is easier to maintain than several standard trash cans. Industry Standards Wheat Ridge residents are served by multiple trash providers. In recent years, refuse companies have provided trash receptacles rather then having customers provide their own trash cans. The trash receptacles provided by the refuse companies have been designed to be emptied by mechanical devices attached to trucks. They also have been designed to make it easier for manual emptying of trash into trucks than typical cylindrical trash cans. Refuse companies that provide trash cans for home trash pick-up service, typically provide them in 3 sizes, 32, 64 and 96 gallons. A one (1) cubic yard dumpster holds the equivalent of 202 gallons. ZOA-09-04/Residential Dumpster Regulations 2 32 64 96 Figures 1 and 2. Typical size and design of trash receptacles provided by refuse companies. A 32 gallon trash receptacle is the typical size of a cylindrical trash receptacle found at most home improvement and discount stores. Dumpster service for residential properties is provided by most refuse companies at special rates. The range of dumpsters sizes available to residential home owners is wider as refuse companies provide small dumpsters as well as large roll-off dumpsters often seen at construction sites. There is no industry standard as to the minimum size of dumpster provided for home service. Of the refuse companies serving greater Denver, the most common minimum size of dumpster provided for home service is two (2) cubic yards. Several offer one and one-half (1 1/2) cubic yard dumpsters but in staff's research there were no refuse companies that offered dumpsters of less than one and one-half (1 1/2) cubic yards. The dimensions of a one (1) cubic yard dumpster often deter refuse companies from providing dumpsters of that size. The mechanical arms on refuse trucks used to lift the dumpsters are set at a standard width. Dumpsters of one (1) cubic yard are not typically constructed to the standard width that dumpsters one and one half (1 1/2) cubic yards or larger are constructed to. In order for the trucks to be able to lift one (1) cubic yard dumpsters, the arms on the truck would have to be retrofitted with additional equipment. Please see the table below for further information. Dumpster Size Capacity Dimensions 1 cubic yard 201.9 gallons r J4* L ~ I L.2~ ~o s2-tn i I 14 30. 1 1/z cubic yards 302.9 gallons ,,,n. 8,• r i 32.IfC JS,n' -Y ~z 30 1,2' 2 cubic yards 403.9 gallons 81 I x,n- a5' I L + ~ 73t2• ZOA-09-04/Residential Dumpster Regulations 3 3 cubic yards 605.9 gallons e, - - 1 112' so 112, 3 f '-l 72- 4 cubic yards 807.8 gallons 57- ~ e- 12- Table 1. The standard width of dumpsters 1 '/2 cubic yards and larger typically stays the same in order to fit the arms of the dumpster lifting mechanism into the side slots, while a 1 cubic yard dumpster has a smaller width. The standard width for dumpsters 1 'h cubic yards and larger may vary from one company to another based on the lifting mechanism on their trucks. Municipal Regulations The codes of fourteen (14) Metro Denver communities were examined to determine if other communities restricted the size of trash receptacles on residentially zoned properties. Of the fourteen (14) communities, six (6) of the communities did not have any regulations pertaining to the size of a trash receptacle placed on a residential property. The six included: • Aurora • Denver • Englewood • Golden • Broomfield • Greenwood Village The remaining eight (8) communities have regulations regarding the size of trash receptacles placed on residentially zoned property. However, unlike the City of Wheat Ridge, the communities that regulated the size of the receptacle typically did not include the regulations in their zoning code. The majority of the communities addressed the issue in the section of their codes that pertained to sanitation, pubic health, or public utilities. Below is a table that indicates what the other Metro Denver communities require in comparison to the City of Wheat Ridge. ZOA-09-04/Residential Dumpster Regulations City Residential Code Section Additional Restriction Restrictions Wheat Ride 1 cubic and Chapter 26 - Zoning Code Arvada No size restriction Chapter 90 - Solid Waste Dumpsters must be in the side or rear and Commerce City Garbage container Chapter 8 - Garbage, Trash, and Garbage container must be larger than Weeds and contents cannot 32 gallons exceed 80 lbs. Thornton 110 gallons max. Chapter 16 - Public Property, Garbage container Utilities, and Services and contents cannot exceed 350 lbs. Lakewood 90 gallons max. Chapter 8 - Health and Safety Westminster 1 cubic yard max. Title 8 - Health and Sanitation Littleton 32 gallons max. Title 7 - Health and Sanitation Garbage container and contents cannot exceed 100lbs. Edgewater 35 gallons max. Chapter 7 - Health, Sanitation, Garbage container and Animals and contents cannot exceed 75 tbs. Boulder Of sufficient size Title 6- Health, Safety, and to accommodate Sanitation the regular accumulation of trash for that use ZOA-09-04/Residential Dumpster Regulations City of Wheat dge ~MUNfTY DEVELOPMENTi Memorandum TO: Planning Commission FROM: Sally Payne, Senior Planner DATE: July 30, 2009 SUBJECT: I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan In August 2008, Matrix Design Group, Inc. in association with Leland Consulting Group was selected to conduct a conditions study of the Kipling Street Corridor in Wheat Ridge. During contract negotiations and scope of services refinement, staff received direction from the City Manager's Office to extend the scope of services to include a conditions survey of the I-70 corridor and an urban renewal plan for the future Cabela's location. In March 2009, Matrix Design and Leland Consulting presented the initial findings of the conditions survey and recommended urban renewal area boundaries to the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority (WRURA). Consensus was reached by the WRURA to accept the boundaries for the urban renewal plan as presented. The proposed urban renewal area would include the entire study area which included the I-70 Corridor between 32nd Ave. and Kipling St. and the Kipling Corridor between I-70 and 26th Ave. Additionally, the decision was made to draft an urban renewal plan for the entire study area rather than just the future Cabela's location. Questions were raised at that time if it would make sense to add the existing West 44th Ave. and Ward Rd. urban renewal area to the new proposed area. After some research, it was determined that the benefits of this action would be very minimal compared to the additional time and work required to combine the two plans. During the months of April and May of 2009, a public involvement program was facilitated with stakeholders in and around the proposed urban renewal area. Three separate meetings were held to educate the stakeholders on the conditions survey, its objectives, study boundaries, etc. and to obtain input. On July 7, 2009 the WRURA approved the Urban Renewal Plan for the I-70/Kipling Corridor. Per Colorado State Statues (C.R.S.), the Planning Commission must review and make recommendations on urban renewal plans as to their conformity with the comprehensive plan for the municipality. According to C.R.S., the Planning Commission submits written recommendations with respect to the proposed urban renewal plan to the City Council within 30 days after receipt of the plan for review. Upon receipt of the recommendations of Planning Commission, or if no recommendations are received within 30 days, the City Council may proceed with the hearing on the proposed urban renewal plan. Staff has reviewed the Urban Renewal Plan and believes it to be in conformance with the 2000 City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan. The Plan review also considered conformance with the Envision Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan Update project that is nearing completion to ensure the consistency of the documents. Planning Commission is being asked to make their determination of conformance at their August 6, 2009 public hearing. If you have any questions regarding the I-70/Kipling Urban Renewal Plan please contact Sally Payne, Senior Planner at 303-235-2852 or spayne(:&i.wheatrdige.co.us. 2 WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02 Series of 2009 TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING A PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE INTERSTATE 70 CORRIDOR BETWEEN 32ND AVENUE AND KIPLING STREET AND THE KIPLING CORRIOR BETWEEN INTERSTATE 70 AND 26TH AVENUE IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE WHEAT RIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority is authorized under C.R. S. 31-25-105 (1)(i) of the Urban Renewal Law to prepare a plan for redevelopment for certain areas of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority held a public meeting for the purpose of receiving comment on the redevelopment plan; and WHEREAS, under C.R.S. 31-25-107(2), the redevelopment plan is to be forwarded to the Planning Commission to determine its conformity with comprehensive plan for the City. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge Planning Commission as follows: Section 1. The proposed redevelopment plan for the Interstate 70 Corridor between 32„ a Avenue and Kipling Street and the Kipling Corridor between Interstate 70 and 26th Avenue is in conformance with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan. Section 2. This Resolution shall be transmitted to the Wheat Ridge City Council pursuant to the requirements of C.R. S. 31-25-107(2). DONE AND RESOLVED THIS day of August, 2009. WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION By: Chair ATTEST: Secretary to the Commission I-70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Wheat Ridge, Colorado May 2009 Prepared for; Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority Wheat Ridge, Colorado City Council Prepared by. Leland Consulting Group (LCG) I=70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Wheat Ridge, Colorado Fable of Contents Section 1.0: Introduction 1.1 Preface 1.2 Blight Findings 1.3 Other Findings 1.4 Urban Renewal Area Boundaries 1.4.1 Boundary Map of Urban Renewal Area Section 2.0 Definitions Section 3.0 Purpose of the Plan 3.1 Public Participation Section 4.0 Qualifying Conditions Section 5.0 Relationship to Comprehensive Plan Section 6.0 Plan Objectives 6.1 General Descriptions 6.2 Development and Design Objectives 6.3 Public Investment Objectives Section 7.0 Authorized Urban Renewal Undertakings and Activities 7.1 Public Improvements and Facilities 7.2 Other Improvements and Facilities 7.3 Development Opportunities - Catalyst Projects 7.4 Development Standards 7.5 Variations in the Plan 7.6 Urban Renewal Plan Review Process 7.7 Project Financing and Creation of Tax Increment Areas 7.8 Property Acquisition and Land Assemblage 7.9 Relocation Assistance 7.10 Demolition, Clearance, Environmental Remediation, and Site Prep 7.11 Property Disposition 7.12 Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Actions 7.13 Redevelopment / Development Agreements 7.14 Cooperation Agreements 4 6 10 11 13 14 18 2 I-70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Wheat Ridge, Colorado Table of Contents Section 8.0 Project Financing 8.1 Public Investment Objective 8.2 Authorization 8.3 Project Revenues 8.3.1 Tax Increment Financing 8.3.2 Distribution of Tax Revenues 8.4 Other Financing Mechanisms / Structures Section 9.0 Severability Appendix Appendix A: Urban Renewal Area Legal Description Appendix B: Urban Renewal Plan Concept Map Appendix C: City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 References Attaclunent 1: I-70 /Kipling Corridors Conditions Survey Attachment 2: I-70 / Kipling Corridors Jefferson County Impact Report 26 28 3 I-70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Wheat Ridge, Colorado 1.0 Preface and Background 1.1 Preface This 1-701 Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan" or the "Urban Renewal Plan") has been prepared by the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority (the "Authority") for the City of Wheat Ridge ("City"). It will be carried out by the Authority, pursuant to the provisions of the Urban Renewal Law of the State of Colorado, Part 1 of Article 25 of Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973, as amended (the ""Act"). The administration and implementation of this Plan, including the preparation and execution of any documents implementing it, shall be performed by the Authority. 1.2 Blight Findings Under the Act, an urban renewal area is a blighted area, which has been designated as appropriate for an urban renewal project. In each urban renewal area, conditions of blight, as defined by the Act, must be present, and in order for the Authority to exercise its powers, the City Council must find that the presence of those conditions of blight, "substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfare." The I-70I Kipling Corridors Conditions Survey, prepared by Leland Consulting Group, submitted June 2009, which is attached hereto as Attachment 1(the "Blight Study"), demonstrates that the I-70 / Kipling Corridors Area ("Study Area"), as defined in the Blight Study, is a blighted area under the Act. 1.3 Other Findings The Area is appropriate for one or more urban renewal projects and other undertakings authorized by the Act to be advanced by the Authority. Projects could require the demolition and clearance of certain public and private improvements within the Area as provided in this Plan. If this is the case, such actions will be determined to be necessary in order to eliminate unsafe conditions, obsolete and other uses detrimental to the public welfare, and otherwise remove and prevent the spread of deterioration. The Authority has the discretion to create a single or several tax increment areas within a single urban renewal planning area. In addition, it is at the Authority's discretion whether or not to initiate creation of one or several tax increment areas at the time the Plan is adopted by City Council. Factors that could support creation of a tax increment district include announcement of a specific project or prevailing or impending market and / or economic conditions. Further, the Authority is entitled to all powers authorized in the Act. It is the intent of the City Council in adopting this Plan that the Authority exercise all powers which are necessary, convenient or appropriate to accomplish the objectives of the Plan. In addition, it is the intent of the Plan that the Authority exercise all such powers as may now be possessed or hereafter granted for the elimination of qualifying conditions in the Area. The powers conferred by the Act are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended and police powers exercised; and, this Plan is in the public interest and necessity - such finding being a matter of legislative determination by the City Council. 1.4 Urban Renewal Area Boundaries The proposed I-70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Area (referred to herein as "the Urban Renewal Area" or "the Area") is located within the City of Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County, Colorado as delineated in Figure No. 1 and described in the legal description presented in the Appendix. The boundaries of the Area generally include properties roughly following a U-shaped corridor that runs north along Interstate 70 beginning at 32nd Avenue, then east along the Interstate until Kipling Street, and finally south along Kipling Street until 26th Avenue. The survey area contains 486 real property parcels. In terms of land area, the Area consists of approximately 1,174 total acres (including any streets or rights-of-way) of which approximately 860 acres he within real property parcels. 1.4.1 Figure 1, I-70/ Kipling Corridors Area The Plan Concept Map is presented in Appendix B. 2.0 Definitions In addition to terms previously defined in the text, the following terms are used in this Plan: Figure No.1 O 2 - ~J_ 15 U131~DNf10A 7 Act - means the Urban Renewal Laiv of the State of Colorado, Part 1 of Article 25 of Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended. Area or Urban Renewal Area - means the I-70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Area as depicted in Figure 1 and legally described in the Appendix. Authority - means the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority. Slight Study - means the I-701 Kipling Corridors Conditions Survey, prepared by Matrix Design Group, submitted June 2009, incorporated herein by this reference. City - means the City of Wheat Ridge, a home-rule municipal corporation of the State of Colorado. City Council - means the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge. City Tax or City Taxes - means, collectively, taxes imposed by the City on certain transactions. Comprehensive Plan - the City of Wheat Ridge Area Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 (the "Comprehensive Plan"). Cooperation Agreement - means any agreement between the Authority and City, one or more Metropolitan Districts, or any public body (the term "public body" being used in this Plan as defined by the Act) respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers set forth in the Act or in any other provision of Colorado law, for the purpose of facilitating public undertakings deemed necessary or appropriate by the Authority under this Plan. C.R.S. - means the Colorado revised Statutes, as amended from time to time. Impact Report - means the I-701 Kipling Corridors, Jefferson County Impact Report prepared by Leland Consulting Group, dated July, 2009, attached hereto as Attachment 2 and incorporated herein by this reference. Improvement District - means a special district created to make improvements, typically to public space infrastructure, in a given area. Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan - means City of Wheat Ridge Area Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000, as such plan has been or may be amended from time to time. Plan or Urban Renewal Plan - means this I-701Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan. Properly Tax Increment Area - means that portion of the Area designated as a property tax increment area Redevelopment/ Development Agreement - means one or more agreements between the Authority and developer(s) and / or property owners or such other individuals or entities as may be determined by the Authority to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Plan. Sales Tax - means the municipal sales tax imposed by the City on certain transactions. Sales Tax Increment Area - means any portion of the Area designated as a sales tax increment area. Tax Increment Area - means a portion of the Area designated as a Property Tax and/or Sales Tax Increment Area. 3.0 Purpose of the Plan The purpose of the I-701Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan is to reduce, eliminate and prevent the spread of blight within the Area and to stimulate growth and investment within the Area boundaries. To accomplish this purpose, the Plan promotes local objectives with respect to appropriate land uses, private investment and public improvements, provided that the delineation of such objectives shall not be construed to require that any particular project necessarily promote all such objectives. Specifically, the Plan promotes an environment which allows for a range of uses and product types, as supported by the City of Wheat Ridge Area Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 and any subsequent updates, as well as any other relevant policy documents which leverage the community's investment in public improvement projects in the Area. While the principal goal of this urban renewal effort, as required by the Act, is to afford maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the City of Wheat Ridge as a whole, and to develop and rehabilitate the Area by private enterprise; it is not intended to replace the efforts of area business development entities. 3.1 Public Participation The Plan has been made available to business and property owners located within and adjacent to the Plan boundaries, as well as Wheat Ridge residents at- large. All stakeholders and residents were also invited to participate in several 10 venues: workshops held between April and May 2009 designed to solicit input 4.0 on the vision for the Area. In all, more than 100 individuals participated. In addition, City staff received written comments via e-mail and phone calls. Notification of the public hearing was provided to property owners and owners of business concerns at their last known address of record within the Area as required by the Act. Notice of the public hearing to consider the Plan was published in the Wheat Ridge Transcript. Presentations were also made at public meetings of the City Council and Planning Commission during the summer of 2009 to receive comments and input on the process and Plan documents. As required by the Act, a report outlining the potential impact of the Plan on Jefferson County was prepared and submitted along with the Plan document to the County Commissioners of Jefferson County not less than 30 days before consideration of its approval. Qualifying Conditions Before an urban renewal plan can be adopted by the City, the area must be determined to be a "blighted area" as defined in Section 31-25-103(2) of the Act, which provides that, in its present condition and use, the presence of at least four of the following factors in the Area, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare: (a) Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; (b) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions; 11 (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements; (fl Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities; (g) Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title nonmarketable, (h) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes; (i) Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building code violations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities; (j) Environmental contamination of buildings or property; (k. 5) The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements; or (1) If there is no objection by the property owner or owners and the tenant or tenants of such owner or owners, if any, to the inclusion of such property in an urban renewal area, "blighted area" also means an area that, in its present conditions and use and, by reason of the presences of any one of the factors specified in paragraphs (a) to (k. 5) of Section 31-25-103(2), substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. The Act also provides that, if private property= is to be acquired by the Authority by eminent domain, at least five of the factors specified in Section 31-25-103(2)(a) to (2)(1) must be present. The general methodology for conducting the Blight Study is to: (i) define the Study Area; (ii) gather information about the Study Area, such as right-of-way and parcel boundaries, aerial photography, etc.; (iii) evaluate evidence of blight through field reconnaissance of the Study Area to document observed physical conditions of blight; and, (iv) collect data about blight factors that are not visually observable. 12 Among the 11 qualifying factors identified in the Act, the Blight Study identified 5.0 the presence of the following nine blight factors in the Study Area: (a) Slum, Deteriorated and Deteriorating Structures (b) Predominance of Defective or Inadequate Street Layout (c) Faulty Lot Layout in Relation to Size, Adequacy, or Usefulness (d) Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions (e) Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements (fl Unusual Topography or Inadequate Public Improvements or Utilities (h) Existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire and other causes (i) Buildings that are Unsafe or Unhealthy for Persons to Live or Work (k.5) High Levels of Municipal Services or Underutilization or Vacancy of Sites, Buildings, or Other Improvements The condition, (g) of Section 31-25-103(2), defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title non-marketable, was not investigated. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan A general plan for the City, known as the City of Wheat Ridge Area Comprehensive Plan, was updated in 2000. The Authority, with the cooperation of the City, private enterprise and other public bodies, will undertake projects and activities described in this Plan in order to eliminate the conditions of blight identified herein while implementing the goals and objectives of the City of Wheat Ridge Area Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 and all subsequent updates. Specific elements of the City of Wheat Ridge Area Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 which this Plan advances, are presented in Appendix C of this Plan (and taken verbatim). References from other adopted and accepted documents (Repositioning Wheat Ridge, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy; and Wheat Ridge 13 Northwest Sub Area Plan) that speak to issues within the Urban Renewal Area are also provided. Pursuant to State Statutes, the I-701Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 6, 2009 and a Resolution was passed indicating that the Plan was consistent with certain Goals, Policies and Strategies contained in the Wheat Ridge Area Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 and other City adopted and accepted plans. 6.0 Plan Objectives 6.1 General Description The vision for the Area as defined by stakeholders involved in the process is: Redevelopment of the Urban Renewal Area represents a unique opportunity to create a series of destination that are both region-serving and locally supportive, This Urban Renewal Plan, while not a regulating document, envisions quality materials; notable architecture; strong internal and external connections, and, host environments for public events and cultural venues. New uses and redevelopment of existing uses may be developed in mixed-use and multi-use formats where feasible, and in an architectural style that is regionally- relevant. Whereas existing neighborhoods will be stabilized, new neighborhoods will be co-located with commercial, employment and institutional uses. Improvements in the physical realm will be consistent and communicate a unified identity and brand. Connections for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and other modes of transportation will be improved and strengthened. 14 6.2 Development and Design Objectives All development in the Plan Area shall conform to the zoning and development codes of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Code, as well as any site-specific zoning regulations or policies which might impact properties in the Area, all as in effect and as may be amended from time to time. Codes and regulations present at the time of any project application and development will apply. No project within the Urban Renewal Area is vested to previous codes or regulations. While the Act authorizes the Authority to undertake zoning and planning activities to regulate land use, maximum densities, and building requirements in the Area, the City will regulate land use and building requirements The primary development objective of this Urban Renewal Plan is strategic investment in the public realm that will leverage private sector projects. Potential land uses within the Urban Renewal Area include a range of commercial, employment (industrial and office), residential, institutional, lodging, civic, cultural and parking. Other, more general development objectives include flexibility given changing market conditions; adaptability to a range of uses and product types; and, consistency in building material and development quality. Specific project goals and objectives identified by the stakeholders, in collaboration with impacted property owners, that investment within the Urban Renewal Area should aspire to, include the following: 1. Eliminate and prevent blight 2. Implement elements of the City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Update 2000 related to urban renewal and the vision of this Plan 3. Ensure orderly growth throughout the community 4. Stimulate development of under-utilized land in the Urban Renewal Area 15 5. Increase property values and strengthen the City's economic base 6. Participate in the long-term economic vitality of the City through quality (re) development 7. Enhance Wheat Ridge's identity 8. Preserve existing neighborhoods 9. Expand the City's commercial activities 10. Maintain a fiscally-prudent base of industrial uses 11. Encourage growth in primary jobs 12. Promote Wheat Ridge's cultural heritage 13. Reduce sub-standard uses 14. Support stronger code enforcement Land Use 15. Improve relationships between uses in the Urban Renewal Area and surrounding areas 16. Provide uses supportive of and complementary to planned improvements 17. Promote a variety of housing product types to address multiple segments of the populous 18. Advance cultural art programs and capital investments 19. Unify uses and plan components (signage, street furniture, landscaping) 20. Support preservation of historic structures 21. Expand service facilities (police, fire, library, recreation and / or senior) Economic Development 22. Encourage the continued presence of existing viable businesses 23. Attract regional and national businesses 16 Financial 24. Provide a range of financing mechanisms for private property (re) investment 25. Encourage public-private partnerships 26. Promote economic incentives in order to attract (re) investment Political 27. Facilitate cooperation among government agencies (taxing entities) Architecture 28. Promote "green" development (environmentally sensitive) 29. Raise the quality of building standards in the Urban Renewal Area 30. Encourage higher design standards Physical 31. Improve the public realm 32. Increase the capacity and quality of infrastructure in the Urban Renewal Area 33. Develop and enhance community gateways 34. Maintain / develop public gathering spaces (soft and hard) 35. Preserve the area's natural (and man-made) resources 36. Grow the City's multi-modal options (bike routes, trails, pedestrian access, transit) 17 6.3 Public Investment Objectives Existing conditions present within the Area will be remedied by the proposed Plan, but will first need to be identified as a priority public investment item by the Authority, in consultation with the stakeholders. As it is the intent of this Plan that improvements will only be partially funded by tax increment revenues, creation of special districts and/or other financing districts to serve as supplemental funding sources will not only be considered, but encouraged. Experience has proven that a critical component to the success of any urban renewal effort is participation by both the public and private sectors. This said, leveraging of resources will be key as no one entity, either public or private, has sufficient resources alone to sustain a long-term improvement effort. 7.0 Authorized Urban Renewal Undertakings and Activities The Act allows for a wide range of activities to be used in the implementation of an urban renewal plan. In the case of this Plan, it is the Authority's intent to provide incentives to stimulate private investment in cooperation with property owners and other affected parties in order to accomplish its objectives. Public- private partnerships and other forms of cooperative development will be key to the Authority's strategy for preventing the spread of blight and eliminating existing blight conditions. Reliance on powers such as eminent domain will only be considered as a final option, as determined by the City Council, to achieve the objectives of this Plan. 7.1 Public Improvements and Facilities The Authority may undertake certain actions to make the Area more attractive for private investment. The Authority may, or cause others to, install, construct, and reconstruct any public improvements. Additionally, the Authority may, or 18 cause others to, demolish and clear buildings and existing improvements for the purpose of promoting the objectives of the Plan and the Act. Finally, the Authority may, or may cause others to, install, construct and reconstruct any other authorized improvements in the Area, including, without limitation, other authorized undertakings or improvements for the purpose of promoting the objectives of this Plan and the Act. Public projects are intended to stimulate (directly and indirectly) private sector investment in and around the Area. The combination of public and private investment will assist in the investment and reinvestment of the Area with a greater intensity and quality of viable commercial, employment, residential and mixed-use sub-areas supported by multiple forms of transportation and public spaces contributing to the overall economic well-being of the community. As described in Section 4.0 of this Plan, ten qualifying conditions of blight, as defined in Section 31-25-103(2) of the Act, are evident in the Area. This Plan proposes addressing each of these conditions through potential completion of the following public improvements and facilities: (a) Slum, Deteriorated and Deteriorating Structures: building improvements including facades, fencing, roof repairs; and, graffiti clean-up; (b) Predominance of Defective or Inadequate Street Layout: completion of incomplete streets and sidewalks; increased road and intersection capacity; roadway repairs; and, stronger connections; (c) Faulty Lot Layout in Relation to Size, Adequacy, Accessibility, or Usefulness: (see Predominance of Defective or Inadequate Street Layout); and, assemblage of small, narrow and awkwardly shaped parcels; (d) Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions: pedestrian improvements; ADA improvements; lighting; bike paths, deferred maintenance items 19 including cracked and buckled sidewalks; and, roadway improvements designed to arrest congestion; (e) Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements: improvements to parking surfaces; curbs and gutters; and, signs and advertisements; (f) Unusual Topography or Inadequate Public Improvements or Utilities: undergrou nding of overhead utilities; increasing infrastructure capacity where necessary; and, completion of curbs, gutters and sidewalks; (h) Existence of Conditions that Endanger Life or Property by Fire and Other Causes: sprinklering of commercial buildings; and, improved access for emergency vehicles; (i) Buildings That Are Unsafe or Unhealthy for Persons to Live or Work: demolition of substandard structures; (j) Environmental Contamination of Buildings or Property: assistance with site and building environmental clean-up; (k.5) Existence of Factors Requiring High Levels of Municipal Services or Substantial Physical Underutilization or Vacancy of Sites, Buildings or Other Improvements: stronger code enforcement; site assemblage; site prep; and, assistance with post-development leasing strategies. 7.2 Other Improvements and Facilities There could be other non-public improvements in the Area that may be required to accommodate development and redevelopment. The Authority may assist in the financing or construction of these improvements. 7.3 Development Opportunities-Catalyst Projects A key concept associated with implementation of the Plan is targeted investment that will serve to catalyze development throughout the Area and fund future 20 public improvements. The aggregate impact of potential investment within the Area is reflected in the Impact Report in Attachment 2. 7.4 Development Standards All development in the Area shall conform to applicable rules, regulations, policies and other requirements and standards of the City and any other governmental entity which has jurisdiction over all or any portion of the Area. In conformance with the Act and the Plan, the Authority may adopt design standards and other requirements applicable to projects undertaken by the Authority in the Area. Unless otherwise approved by City Council, any such standards and requirements adopted by the Authority shall be consistent with all other City zoning and development policies and regulations. 7.5 Variations in the Plan The Authority may propose, and the City Council may make, such modifications to this Urban Renewal Plan as may be necessary provided they are consistent with the City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 and any subsequent updates, as well as the Act, or such amendments made in accordance with this Plan and as otherwise contemplated by this Plan. The Authority may, in specific cases, allow non-substantive variations from the provisions of this Plan if it determines that a literal enforcement of the provision would constitute an unreasonable limitation beyond the intent and purpose stated herein. 21 7.6 Urban Renewal Plan Review Process The review process for the Plan is intended to provide a mechanism to allow those parties responsible for implementing key projects to periodically evaluate its effectiveness and make adjustments to ensure efficiency in implementing the recommended activities. The following steps are intended to serve as a guide for future Plan review: (a) The Authority may propose modifications (including expansion of the Plan boundaries), and the City Council may make such modifications as may be necessary provided they are consistent with the City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 and any subsequent updates, as well as the Act. (b) Modifications may be developed from suggestions by the Authority, property and business owners, and City staff operating in support of the Authority and advancement of this Plan. (c) A series of joint workshops may be held by and between the Authority and property and business owners to direct and review the development of Plan modifications. 7.7 Project Financing and Creation of Tax Increment Areas While projects within the Area are planned to be primarily privately financed, it is the intent of the City Council in approving this Urban Renewal Plan to authorize the use of tax increment financing by the Authority to assist with the development of these projects. Urban renewal authorities in Colorado are authorized by statute (C.R.S 31-25-105) to borrow money and accept advances, 22 loans, grants and contributions from public or private sources, and to issue bonds to finance their activities or operations. In practice, an accepted method for financing urban renewal projects is to utilize incremental property tax and / or municipal sales tax revenues attributable to redevelopment in the project area to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with the bonds of, loans or advances to, or indebtedness incurred by the Authority. The boundaries of the Urban Renewal Area shall be as set forth in Appendix A. As more fully set forth herein this Section 7.7, it is the intent of City Council in approving this Plan to authorize the use of tax increment financing by the Authority as part of its efforts to undertake and advance the Plan. 7.8 Property Acquisition and Land Assemblage The Authority may acquire property by negotiation or any other method authorized by the Act, except that any proposal to acquire property under the power of eminent domain must be approved by the City Council in accordance with the Act. The Authority may temporarily operate, manage and maintain property in the Area with the consent of the owner of the property. Such property shall be under the management and control of the Authority and may be rented or leased pending its disposition for redevelopment. 7.9 Relocation Assistance It is not anticipated that acquisition of real property by the Authority will result in the relocation of any individuals, families, or business concerns. However, if such relocation becomes necessary, the Authority will adopt a relocation plan in conformance with the Act. 23 7.10 Demolition, Clearance, Environmental Remediation, and Site Prep In carrying out this Plan, it is anticipated that the Authority may, on a case-by- case basis, elect to demolish and clear buildings, structures and other improvements. Additionally, development activities consistent with this Plan, including but not limited to Development or Cooperation Agreements, may require such demolition and clearance to eliminate unhealthy, unsanitary, and unsafe conditions, eliminate obsolete and other uses detrimental to the public welfare, and otherwise remove and prevent the spread of deterioration. With respect to property acquired by the Authority, it may demolish and clear, or contract to demolish and clear, those buildings, structures and other improvements pursuant to this Plan, if in the judgment of the Authority, such buildings, structures and other improvements cannot be rehabilitated in accordance with this Plan. The Authority may also undertake such additional site preparation activities as it deems necessary to facilitate the disposition and development of such property. 7.11 Property Disposition The Authority may acquire, sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property or any interest in real property subject to covenants, conditions and restrictions, including architectural and design controls, time restrictions on development, and building requirements, as it deems necessary to develop such property. Real property or interests in real property may be sold, leased or otherwise transferred for use in accordance with the Act and this Plan. All property and interest in real estate acquired by the Authority in the Area that is not dedicated or transferred to public entities, shall be sold or otherwise disposed of for redevelopment in accordance with the provision of this Plan and the Act. 24 7.12 Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Actions Redevelopment and rehabilitation actions within the Area may include such undertakings and activities as are in accordance with this Plan and the Act, including without limitation: demolition and removal of buildings and improvements as set forth herein; installation, construction and reconstruction of public improvements; elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions; elimination of obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare; prevention of the spread of deterioration; and, provision of land for needed public facilities. The Authority may enter into Cooperation Agreements and Redevelopment/ Development Agreements to provide assistance or undertake all other actions authorized by the Act or other applicable law to redevelop and rehabilitate the Area. 7.13 Redevelopment/ Development Agreements The Authority is authorized to enter into Redevelopment/ Development Agreements or other contracts with developer(s) or property owners or such other individuals or entities as are determined by the Authority to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Plan. Such Redevelopment/ Development Agreements, or other contracts, may contain terms and provisions as shall be deemed necessary or appropriate by the Authority for the purpose of undertaking the activities contemplated by this Plan and the Act, and may further provide for such undertakings by the Authority, including financial assistance, as may be necessary for the achievement of the objectives of this Plan or as may otherwise be authorized by the Act. These Agreements will be separate from this Plan, yet in support of its goals and objectives. Existing agreements between the City and private parties that are consistent with this Plan are intended to remain in full force and effect. 25 7.14 Cooperation Agreements For the purpose of this Plan, the Authority may enter into one or more Cooperation Agreements pursuant to the Act. The City and the Authority recognize the need to cooperate in the implementation of this Plan and, as such, Cooperation Agreements may include, without limitation, agreements regarding the planning or implementation of this Plan and its projects, as well as programs, public works operations, or activities which the Authority, the City or such other public body is otherwise empowered to undertake and including without limitation, agreements respecting the financing, installation, construction and reconstruction of public improvements, utility line relocation, storm water detention, environmental remediation, landscaping and/or other eligible improvements. This paragraph shall not be construed to require any particular form of cooperation. 8.0 Project Financing 8.1 Public Investment Objective It is the intent of the Plan that the public sector will play a significant role in urban renewal efforts as a strategic partner. Typical infrastructure investments the public would anticipate making include, but are not limited to: unifying streetscape elements (but for specific modifications made on private property); improving access and circulation; improving streets and parks; providing for infrastructure improvements; completing utilities; and, creating special districts or other financing mechanisms. 26 8.2 Authorization The Authority may finance undertakings pursuant to this Plan by any method authorized under the Act or any other applicable law, including without limitation: issuance of notes, bonds and other obligations in an amount sufficient to finance all or part of this Plan; borrowing of funds and creation of indebtedness; advancement of reimbursement agreements; and / or utilization of the following: federal or state loans or grants; interest income; annual appropriation agreements; agreements with public or private entities; and loans, advances and grants from any other available sources. The principal, interest, costs and fees on any indebtedness are to be paid for with any lawfully available funds of the Authority. Debt may include bonds, refunding bonds, notes, interim certificates or receipts, temporary bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or any other obligation lawfully created. 8.3 Project Revenues 8.3.1 Tax Increment Financing The Plan contemplates that a primary method of financing projects within the Area will be through the use of property tax and City Sales Tax increments. The Authority shall be authorized to pledge all or any portion of such property tax and City Sales Tax increment revenues for financing public infrastructure that benefits the Area pursuant to one or more Cooperation Agreements. 27 8.3.2 Distribution of Tax Revenues As specified in any amendment to this Plan which creates a new Tax Increment Area as set forth herein, property taxes and/or City Taxes levied after the effective date of the approval of such amendment shall be divided for a period commencing on the date of City Council approval of such amendment and continuing for a period not-to-exceed twenty-five years in accordance with Section 31-25-107(9) of the Act and the terms of any applicable Cooperation Agreement. 8.4 Other Financing Mechanisms/ Structures The Plan is designed to provide for the use of tax increment financing as one tool to facilitate investment and reinvestment within the Area. However, in addition to tax increment financing, the Authority shall be authorized to finance implementation of the Plan by any method authorized by the Act. The Authority is committed to making a variety of strategies and mechanisms available which are financial, physical, market and organizational in nature. It is the intent of this Plan to use the tools either independently or in various combinations. Given the obstacles associated with development, the Authority recognizes that it is imperative that solutions and resources be put in place which are comprehensive, flexible and creative. 9.0 Severability If any portion of this Plan is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity will not affect the remaining portions of the Plan. 28 I-70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Wheat Ridge, Colorado Appendix A Urban Renewal Area Legal Description 29 INTERSTATE 701 KIPLING STUDY AREA BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, AND 30, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COUNTY OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: NOTE: ALL PARCEL NUMBERS CITED IN THIS DESCRIPTION ARE JEFFERSON COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS. BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILLS ACADEMY SUBDIVISION, BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MILLER STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MILLER STREET TO THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-211-00-005; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY LINE AND ITS WESTERLY EXTENSION TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 FRONTAGE ROAD DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NO. 84016260; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-211-00-009; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-211-00-009 AND PARCELS I D NO. 39-211-01-001, 39-211-01-002, 39-211-00-013 AND 39-211-00-015 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL ID 39-211-00-015; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID 39-211-00-015 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BANDI MERE MINOR SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BANDI MERE SUBDIVISION TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY POINT OF BANDIMERE MINOR SUBDIVISION ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-211-00-017; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-211-00-017 TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LEE STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LEE STREET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 44TH AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 44TH AVENUE TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF NEWGATE IN WHEAT RIDGE SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID NEWGATE IN WHEAT RIDGE SUBDIVISION TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-214-00-001; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-214-00-001 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF KIPLING VENTURES SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID KIPLING VENTURES SUBDIVISION; THENCE EASTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID KIPLING VENTURES SUBDIVISION TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 2148 AT PAGE 663; 30 THENCE WESTERLY, SOUTHERLY AND EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY, WESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL IN BOOK 2148 AT PAGE 663 TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-214-00-014; THENCE WESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY AND WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-214-00-014 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF, BEING A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 2 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 41ST AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 41ST AVENUE TO THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WEST 15 FEET OF LOT 23, GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE AND ITS NORTHERLY EXTENSION TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF GREEN VALLEY SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID 39-214-99-001, BEING ALSO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CAMBRIDGE PARK & AMENDED; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-214-99-001 AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF CAMBRIDGE PARK & AMENDED TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-214-00-044; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY AND WESTERLY LINE AND THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-214-00- 044 TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE WEST 38TH AVENUE AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF ORTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION; THENCE EASTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY LINE OF ORTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KING STREET DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1579 AT PAGE 296; THENCE EASTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KING STREET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 35TH AVENUE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS PART FIVE, BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 27TH AVENUE AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 27TH AVENUE TO THE NORTH LINE OF BLOCK 5, PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS PART FIVE, BEING THE NOTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL I D NO. 39-284-21-001; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-284-21-001 TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PARAMOUNT PARKWAY; 31 THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PARAMOUNT PARKWAY TO WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS IN WEST 26TH AVENUE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS TO THE CITY LIMITS ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JANET D. MINOR SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID JANET D. SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID JANET D. SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-223-00-008; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-223-00-008 AND ITS EASTERLY EXTENSION TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF JELLISON STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF JELLISON STREET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-026; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-223-00-026 AND 39-223- 00-025 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-025 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-024; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-024 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-024 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-11-001; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-11-001 AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-11-002 TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF IRIS STREET; THENCE EASTERLY TO SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-023 ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF IRIS STREET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-222-00-023 AND 39-222- 00-044 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-044 AND ITS NORTHERLY EXTENSION TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 44TH AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 44TH AVENUE TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-09-008; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-09-008 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; 32 THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCELS ID NO. 39-222-09-008,39- 222-09-024 AND 39-222-09-009 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-09-009 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-09-010; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF PARCELS IN NO. 39-222-09-010, 39-222-09- 011, AND 39-222-09-012 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LAST PARCEL, BEING A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-012; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-012 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY AND NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-012 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-011; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCELS 39-222-00-011, 39-222-00-010 AND 39-222-00-009 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LAST PARCEL; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-222-00-009 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCELS ID NO. 39-222-00-0093 39- 222-00-010 AND 39-222-00-011 TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIS MINOR SUBDIVISION; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID DAVIS MINOR SUBDIVISION TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF ADP SUBDIVISION ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HOLLAND STREET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GARRISON STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GARRISON STREET EXTENDED NORTHERLY TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 49TH AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 49TH AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 50TH AVENUE, BEING THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-153-00-014; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-153-00-014 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; 33 THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-153-00-014 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-153-00-014 TO A POINT ON WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INDEPENDENCE STREET TO THE WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS IN WEST 51ST PLACE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS IN WEST 51ST PLACE TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF KIPLING STREET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 50TH AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 50TH AVENUE TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MILLER STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MILLER STREET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE COLORADO AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD, THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-164-00-002; THENCE NORTHERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-164-00-003 ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RIDGE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, DEPARTING SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS, ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RIDGE ROAD AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-161-00-003 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-161-00-007; THENCE NORTHERLY, WESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY, NORTHERLY AND WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 39-164-00-007 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RIDGE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RIDGE ROAD TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-163-00-002; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-163-00-002 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, SAID POINT BEING ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RIDGE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF RIDGE ROAD TO WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF QUAIL STREET; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-163-00-025; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-163-00-025 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 50TH AVENUE; 34 THENCE WESTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-163-00-025 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-163-00-025 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE CONTINUE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 51ST PLACE, BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-174-01-006; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF WEST 51ST AVENUE TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 8, HANCE'S SUBDIVISION AND THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TABOR STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TABOR STREET AND ITS NORTHERLY EXTENSION TO WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS WITHIN WEST 52ND AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS IN WEST 52ND AVENUE TO AN ANGLE POINT IN WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS IN THE INTERSECTION OF WEST 52ND AVENUE AND WARD ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND ITS SOUTHERLY EXTENSION IN WARD ROAD TO THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 2, KAISER PERMANENTE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3-CORRECTION PLAT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2 AND IT'S NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION TO A POINT ON WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-202-00-004; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-202-00-004, 39-202-00-003 AND 39-202-00-007 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-202-00-001 AND 39-202-00-036 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL, ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PARCEL DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1876 AT PAGE 165; THENCE SOUTHERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTESTATE 70 THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) COURSES: 1. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY PARCELS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1876 AT PAGE 165 AND BOOK 900 AT PAGE 478 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT STATE HIGHWAY PARCEL DESCRIBED IN BOOK 720 AT PAGE 231; 2. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY AND WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL IN BOOK 720 AT PAGE 231 TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THAT STATE HIGHWAY PARCEL DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1859 AT PAGE 72; 3. THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL IN BOOK 1859 AT PAGE 72 TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER THEREOF; 4. THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THAT STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PARCEL DESCRIBED IN BOOK 2163 AT PAGE 160 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT STATE HIGHWAY PARCEL FOR STATE HIGHWAY NO. 58 DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1895 AT PAGE 55; 35 THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 58 AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1895 AT PAGE 55 AND BOOK 2177 AT PAGE 367 AND BOOK 2116 AT PAGE 106 TO THE PROPOSED MOST WESTERLY LINE OF WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AS SHOWN ON THE ANNEXATION MAP #3 - COORS CLEAR CREEK; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID ANNEXATION MAP #3 TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 58 AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 2227 AT PAGE 527; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 58 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT STATE HIGHWAY PARCEL DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NO. 2008011087; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL IN RECEPTION NO. 2008011087 AND PARCEL ID NO. 39-193-00-009 TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG EXISTING WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-193-00-009 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 9, CABELA'S /COORS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 9A, CABELA'S /COORS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9A TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 9A TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 8, CABELA'S / COORS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, AMENDED; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY, DEPARTING SAID WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 63 CABELA'S /COORS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, AMENDED; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVE ON SAID LOT 6 TO THE END OF SAID CURVE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 6 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF ON WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 6 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5 OF SAID CABELA'S / COORS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, AMENDED; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, 70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3; 36 THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 2,70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 2,70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5, 70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5,70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5, 70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 2, 70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2 AND TRACT A, 70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 3, BLOCK 2, 70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3, BLOCK 2,70 WEST BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 3 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ZINNIA COURT; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG WHEAT RIDGE CITY LIMITS AND THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ZINNIA COURT AND ITS SOUTHERLY EXTENSION TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6th PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR WEST 32ND AVENUE; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF WEST 32ND AVENUE TO THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-292-00-014; THENCE NORTHERLY, DEPARTING SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, ALONG THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-292-00- 014 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-292-00-014 TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-292- 00-014 TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER THEREOF ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-292-11-016; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-292-11-016 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 15, BLOCK 1, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 15, BLOCK 1, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 14, BLOCK 1, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 14, BLOCK 1, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF LOTS 11 THROUGH 14, BLOCK 1, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 11 ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 2, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER SUBDIVISION; 37 THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER SUBDIVISION TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 1 ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 38TH AVENUE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 38TH AVENUE AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 1, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER SUBDIVISION TO THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 38TH DRIVE; THENCE NORTHERLY AND NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 38TH DRIVE AND ITS SOUTHERLY EXTENSION TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF TRACT C, RIDGE SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT C TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID TRACT C ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 1, YOUNGFIELD PLAZA; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1, YOUNGFIELD PLAZA TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF YOUNGFIELD PLAZA TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID YOUNGFIELD PLAZA TO A POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF ROCK SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF ROCK SUBDIVISION FILING NO.1 AND ITS SOUTHERLY EXTENSION TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, BEING THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST 42ND AVENUE AND THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF XENON STREET; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF XENON STREET TO THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-202-00-025; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-202-00-025 AND ITS EASTERLY EXTENSION TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-202-00-025 AND 39-202- 00-026 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LAST PARCEL; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-202-00-028; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-202-00-028 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE WESTERLY ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-202-00-027 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70! YOUNGFIELD STREET AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1895 AT PAGE 44, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 701 YOUNGFIELD STREET TWO COURSES TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PARCEL DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NO. 86104746 ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF XENON STREET; 38 THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL IN RECEPTION NO. 86104746 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PARCEL DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1989 AT PAGE 207; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL IN BOOK 1989 AT PAGE 207 TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-202-00-009; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 39-202-00-009 TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID PARCEL ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 AND ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-202-00-009 AND 39-202-00-008 TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LAST PARCEL; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PUBLIC STORAGE AMENDED 1 SUBDIVISION; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PUBLIC STORAGE AMENDED 1 TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID PUBLIC STORAGE AMENDED 1; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY TO THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-201-05-009 ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE INTERSTATE 70; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 AND THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-201-05-009 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL ID NO. 39-201-05-009 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-201-05-014 ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-201-05-014 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TABOR STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-201-03-001 ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TABOR STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-201-03-001 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SWADLEY STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-201-02-017 ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SWADLEY STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-201-02-017 AND 39-201-02-001 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SIMMS STREET; 39 THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-212-05-025 ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SIMMS STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-212-05-025 AND 39-212-05-024 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROUTT STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-212-05-009 ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROUTT STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-212-05-009 AND 39-212-05-008 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROBB STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-212-00-004 ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROBB STREET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-212-00-004 AND 39-212-00-003 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PARFET STREET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PARCEL ID NO. 39-212-00-002 ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF PARFET STREET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 70 ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF PARCELS ID NO. 39-212-00-0023 39-212-00-001, 39-211-03-006,39-211-03-005, 39-211-03-004, 39-211-03-003, 39-211-03-002, 39-211-03-001, 39-211-99-001, AND 39-211-02-002 TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LAST SAID PARCEL ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MILLER STREET AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 40 I-70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Wheat Ridge, Colorado Appendix B Urban Renewal Plan Concept Map 41 - u _ ~ ns+rm " - 1 y u un.w..z. I I - 5 O 'i _ _ i} rl ~ - - I t. _ j t V ' - r ^71 I f tJ_ jjIII fI ~ r r Z 3 I y CC G C y ~ ' III i y. I Y ~ C F u J u ~ EE V - CI • N-- - 7 n~ - _ EO I V ~ y} 7py ' K I ; Li IOWYI. ~ p O " p C QC o_ C V L.m b 114 42 I-70 / Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan Wheat Ridge, Colorado Appendix C City of Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan, Updated 2000 - References 43 WHEAT RIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE: GOALS AND POLICIES 2. Goal: Promote neighborhood planning by recognizing the unique character of each neighborhood, while acknowledging their collective contribution to the community as a whole. Policies: 2.1 Revise the current definitions of residential densities to ensure that the allowable densities are in keeping with the existing character and unit density desired in each neighborhood. 2.3 New development or redevelopment shall not adversely impact surrounding residential areas and the City of Wheat Ridge as a whole. This shall apply to all development and be measured by proving the following: 1. The development does not substantially increase traffic generation from the site by employing community design principles to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This includes traffic calming measures, accessible site design, development of pedestrian friendly environments, compatible infill development, provision of transit or other alternative modes of transportation; 3. Goal: New development or redevelopment shall be so designed as to be a positive contribution to the entire community and compatible with surrounding uses. Policies: 3.5 The compatibility and gross density of any new development or redevelopment site shall complement existing development by transitioning between different land uses through: ■ Proper site design. ■ Establishing pedestrian connections between parcels. ■ Demonstrating smooth and coherent vehicle movements and minimizing impacts of traffic on adjacent residential areas. ■ Siting buildings to maintain public view corridors to the mountains and to natural amenities and open space. ■ Providing effective buffers and landscaping between different land uses. 44 4. Goal: Provide conveniently located and attractive commercial, office and service uses that meet the needs of the City and are compatible yet well buffered from surrounding areas. Policies: 4.1 Designate underutilized commercial parcels as village centers. Village centers are characterized as a site which combines a mix of uses - commercial, office and service uses that serve adjacent neighborhoods. 4.2 Provide incentives for businesses to relocate in village activity centers and upgrade existing commercial areas. 4.3 The City of Wheat Ridge shall amend its current zoning ordinance to encourage new commercial development or redevelopment to meet five basic standards. These are: ■ All retail commercial and office developments shall have an attached sidewalk. ■ An inviting street level storefront with places to gather. ■ Locating parking behind, below grade, to the side of the building, or in a below grade parking structure while ensuring safety for users in obscured parking areas. ■ Structures which front on a major street shall provide an attached sidewalk, landscaped area and streetscape treatment. ■ Architectural details, treatment and materials shall be consistent on all four sides of the building. 5. Goal: Within the City of Wheat Ridge, limit the total amount of land designated for industrial uses and require industrial uses to be located in areas north of I-70 or areas that meet the criteria contained in the following policies. Policies: 5.1 Allow light industrial uses only within unified, well-planned and approved industrial parks. 8. Goal: Any new or redeveloped commercial site, whether public or private, shall respect or incorporate as appropriate any adjacent civic investment be it a park, recreational facility or civic amenity. Policies: 8.1 Any commercial site that is adjacent to designated parks or open space shall be required to provide a substantial buffer zone. So that adverse effects on highly valued parks and 45 open space are minimized, the buffer zone shall be kept free of buildings, structures, and parking areas and must be screened or protected by natural features and landscaped to blend with adjacent park land. 9. Goal: Any development or redevelopment site, whether public or private, shall be reviewed with extraordinary attention to: siting, orientation, scale, mix and compatibility of uses, and relationship to on- and off-site community amenities and design elements to make citizens feel more comfortable and safe in and around the development parcel. Policies: 9.3 All new development or redevelopment that occurs within the City of Wheat Ridge shall be required to make both vehicular and pedestrian connections that are safe, functional, and serve to reduce the necessity to use a private automobile within a quarter-mile radius. 10. Goal: Provide quality, aesthetically-pleasing housing choices that are convenient to needed services and amenities. Policies: 10.1 Moderate density and allowable higher density residential development shall be allowed only in those areas that can be served by transit and shall be developed with adequate amounts of open space and landscape amenities. 10.4 Realistic code compliance standards shall be set to encourage adequate residential rehabilitation and pride of ownership. 10.5 Institute image enhancing, multi-purpose public improvement programs including street trees, pedestrian linkages, and community facilities to increase the community's attractiveness as a place to live. 10.9 New residential development shall provide linkages to existing or planned pedestrian corridors, open space networks, and community facilities. 11. Goal: The City of Wheat Ridge shall strive to be a community that provides a variety of residential units - both in terms of price and type of unit - allowing households with different incomes and needs to live in Wheat Ridge. Policies: 11.1 Encourage the maintenance and upgrading of existing housing through the implementation of targeted housing rehabilitation programs offered by the Colorado 46 Housing Finance Authority, the Colorado Department of Housing, the Jefferson County Housing Authority, and other non-profit organizations. 11.4 Keep abreast of and adopt innovative building code amendments that reduce cost without sacrificing safety or compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. 12. Goal: Maintain the integrity of existing neighborhoods which contributes to the sense that Wheat Ridge has a small town atmosphere. Policies: 12.2 Encourage infill residential development at densities similar to adjacent development. 12.3 Ensure "quality" residential development through the establishment of performance standards within the zoning ordinance that ensure that new development is in close proximity to existing residential development and is of a similar size and scale. COMMUNITY CHARACTER: GOALS AND POLICIES 1. Goal: Encourage citizens, businesses, property owners, and government to take an active role in providing an aesthetic and pleasant environment for all citizens. Policies: 1.1 Continue to beautify the City using methods such as development of green ways and requiring the addition of and continual maintenance of landscaping on any existing or new development. 1.2 Promote streetscape enhancements on main thoroughfares in order to increase community pride and the attractiveness of streets. 1.3 Use street trees and landscaping to buffer adjoining uses from the effects of traffic. 1.4 Promote City-sponsored projects to upgrade the landscaping in existing developments. 1.5 Screen and landscape all new parking areas through the effective use of grade separations, plant materials, and attractive walls. 1.6 Promote street furniture and features, such as benches and bike racks, that provide pedestrian and bicycle comfort. 1.7 Dedicate resources for the strict and speedy enforcement of sign, parking, junk and nuisance ordinances. 1.8 Review and revise the sign code. 47 1.9 Include under-grounding of overhead utilities in any public road improvement project and require under-grounding in any new development or redevelopment. 5. Goal: Complement and promote the City's image and identity through good urban design, open space buffering, City entry points and "gateway" designs, and the promotion of the visual arts. Policies: 5.1 Identify, develop, and maintain key principal entrances into Wheat Ridge to create a strong, favorable visual impression and community identity for people entering the City. This should include monument signs, directional signs, and landscaping. COMMUNITY AMENITIES AND SERVICES: GOALS AND POLICIES 1. Goal: Develop more cultural opportunities for all citizens. Policies: 1.1 Investigate options for upgrading and expanding library services in the City. 10. Goal: Plan and equitably provide citizens of Wheat Ridge with the highest level of public services they are willing to support. Policies: 10.1 Wheat Ridge shall strive to improve or expand general public services, public facilities and utilities in relation to population growth, population composition, and user demand. 10.2 Encourage special districts with capacity problems to develop alternatives to address these deficiencies. 10.3 New development shall not burden the City's existing infrastructure and public services without the developer contributing the necessary revenue or infrastructure for expanding these services. 11. Goal: Work to minimize the number of special districts that operate in the City of Wheat Ridge. Policies: 11.1 Encourage and facilitate consolidation of special districts where economically beneficial to the citizens of Wheat Ridge. 48 11.2 The City should take the necessary steps to put all properties south of the railroad tracks in the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District. 12 Goal: provide adequate facilities and tools to maintain the efficiency of City government and quasi-public agencies. 13. Goal: Continue to promote the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of Wheat Ridge citizens. Policies: 13.1 The City shall promote a neighborhood watch program within all geographic areas of the City. 13.2 The City of Wheat Ridge shall adhere to the broad concept of a healthy community that is defined as a clean, safe, quality physical environment which provides basic needs to its residents, accessible public health, and quality educational opportunities. TRANSPORTATION: GOALS AND POLICIES 2. Goal: The City shall strive to minimize traffic congestion and air pollution as well as encourage and provide alternative transportation systems. Policies: 2.1 Locate mass transit lines close to employment and shopping opportunities and higher density residential uses. 2.2 Promote viable transportation alternatives to and within commercial and community activity centers to decrease dependency on the use of single occupancy vehicles. 2.3 Encourage mixed mode transportation to include a bus-bicycle transfer system, park-n- ride lots, and bicycle storage to serve shopping districts. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. GOALS AND POLICIES 1. Goal: Preserve and enhance the tax base needed to support desired government services and facilities in the community. Policies: 1.1 Encourage light industry to locate within designated areas of the City to provide employment and increase the tax base. 49 2. Goal: Economic development shall be considered a long-term program and not a "quick fix" for sagging retail sales tax collections. 3. Goal: Continue to be a competitive destination for new business by investing dollars in such things as staff, research and planning, promotion, infrastructure, revenue sharing or other appropriate means that will continue to make Wheat Ridge a desirable place to start, maintain, or relocate a business. 4. Goal: Balance retail and other types of businesses in order to maintain the demand for the retail goods whose sales generate needed City revenue. 5. Goal: Continue to ensure that maintaining a healthy business climate for the existing businesses is as important as attracting new firms by making revitalization a continuing priority. Policies: 5.1 Evaluate the older, established commercial nodes and strips to determine which areas are appropriate for reinvestment and revitalization. 5.2 Develop strategies and incentives to make older commercial areas more economically competitive and visually pleasing. 5.3 Develop programs to encourage the retention and expansion of existing business. Maintenance of, and service to, existing business shall remain a top priority. REVITALIZATION AND REINVESTMENT Economic Development and Revitalization Commission Since 1981, the City of Wheat Ridge has been committed to ensuring that the City maintains a healthy level of retail activity through City efforts and the use of urban renewal areas. Economic Development Efforts for Retail Sales Tax Generation The City also adopted the Wheat Ridge Town Center Urban Renewal Area and formed an urban renewal authority - the City's Economic Development and Revitalization Commission (EDARC). Since 1981, EDARC has completed several projects in the urban renewal area. ENVIRONS AND REGIONAL COOPERATION: GOALS AND POLICIES 1. Goal: Achieve intergovernmental cooperation and coordination whenever possible. Policies: 50 1.7. Continue to work with the Jefferson County School District to ensure that school facilities are adequately funded and Wheat Ridge students are served on a neighborhood basis. 1.10. Work with the Jefferson County Library District Board to improve library service in the City. 51 WHEAT RIDGE NORTHWEST SUB-AREA PLAN SUBAREA GOALS AND POLICIES Goal: 1 Encourage citizens, business, property owners and government to take an active role in providing an aesthetic and pleasant environment for all citizens. Policies: 12.4 Promote streetscape enhancements on subarea streets in order to increase community pride and the attractiveness of streets. 1.5 Promote street furniture and features, such as benches and bike racks that provide pedestrian and bicycle comfort. 1.6 Include under-grounding of overhead utilities in any public road improvement project and require under-grounding in any new development or redevelopment. Goal: 2 Integrate elements of the natural environment into the built environment. Policies: 2.1 Require the provision for parkland or open space preservation in new developments and redevelopment projects. 2.2 Introduce new landscaping into the built environment by installing street trees in tree gates, landscaping near or in the pedestrian environment and landscaping in patios, plazas and courtyards. Goal: 3 Complement and promote the City's image and identity through good urban design, City entry points and "gateway" designs, and the promotion of the visual arts. Policies: 3.1 Develop the Northwest subarea as a key principal element into Wheat Ridge to create a strong, favorable visual impression and community identity for people entering the City. This should include monument signs, directional signs and landscaping. 3.2 Encourage an arts program in the subarea that encourages public sculptures, murals, and other works of art. Goal: 4 Provide the proper land uses, densities, development forms and parking positions to take full advantage of transit in the area. 52 Policies: 4.1 Provide parking that will be convenient to the light rail station, but which will also serve local businesses. 4.3 Provide close-in, attractive, higher density residential that will meet needs for workforce housing, as well as provides a market for the commercial development in the subarea. 4.5 Preserve the commercial/light industrial employment center south of the railroad tracks. 4.6 Allow a variety of uses, including residential uses, in upper stories of multi-story buildings, in order to create vitality and bring activities of daily living within walking distance of each other. 4.7 Foster mixed residential densities and housing types. Goal: 5 Participate in the development of a well-balanced transportation system to move people and goods in a safe, expeditious and economic manner. Policies: 5.1 Work cooperatively with adjacent jurisdictions to make the appropriate vehicular and pedestrian connections to the established traffic and pedestrian network recommended in the Plan. 5.2 Work with the Colorado Department of Transportation and the BNSF railroad to provide a grade-separated crossing on Ward Road. 5.3 Ensure that all new development provides internal streets, adequate circulation and pedestrian walkways that provide non-motorized connections to adjacent development and that integrate with the recommended street and pedestrian network. 5.4 Ensure the success of the light rail station by providing employment and shopping opportunities and higher density residential uses within the subarea. Concentrate these uses within walking distance of the proposed station. 5.5 Promote viable transportation alternatives by developing a comprehensive path and trails system to and within the subarea which interconnects neighborhoods with shopping, parks and recreation, work, schools, and with the systems of adjacent jurisdictions. 5.6 The proposed transit station should provide for mixed modes to include a bus-bicycle transfer system, park-n-ride lots, and bicycle storage to serve commuters. 53 Goal: 6 All development activities shall strive to provide a pedestrian environment that is safe and comfortable. Goal: 7 Allow current businesses in the area to continue use and keep buildings, but encourage redevelopment of the area. Policies: 7.1 Existing buildings and uses are encouraged to continue. Goal: 8 Create incentives to encourage new development, infill and redevelopment. Policies: 8.4 Explore incentives available through the Colorado Enterprise Zone Program. The Northwest Subarea is in the Jefferson County Enterprise Zone which makes it eligible for a variety of incentives such as state income tax credits. For more information, contact the Jefferson County Economic Council at 303-202-2965 or infogeffco.org. Goal: 9 Ensure that parks, open space and recreational facilities enhance the quality of life for the citizens and employees of the subarea. Policies: 9.2 Explore the potential for park facilities, to be provided by a special district. Goal: 10 Provide residents and businesses of the subarea with the highest level of public services and facilities. Policies: 10.1 Require the formation of special districts or a metropolitan district in the subarea to address unique infrastructure and maintenance needs of the subarea, including drainage, parking, parks and recreation, and streetscape improvements. Encourage existing districts in the area with capacity problems to develop alternatives to address deficiencies. 10.2 New development should not burden existing infrastructure and public services. New development should be required to contribute the necessary revenue or infrastructure for expanding infrastructure or services needed to serve the development. 10.3 Work with the UDFCD and Jefferson County to implement the drainage improvements recommended in the Columbine Basin Study. ACTION STEPS 54 Key actions necessary to accomplish the Plan: ■ Creation of a district or districts for the subarea to provide a mechanism to finance, construct and maintain parking facilities, drainage facilities, parks and recreation facilities, and streetscape improvements. REPOSITIONING WHEAT RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY Strategy #1: Develop new market rate housing at key locations throughout the City. Strategy #2: Acquire, upgrade, and sell out-of-date housing stocks at key locations. Strategy #3: Improve existing multi-family rental property at key locations. Strategy #5: Develop West 44th Avenue into an "Orchard District". Strategy #6: Accelerate and shape the development along 38th Avenue. Strategy #7: Develop a Town Center. Strategy #8: Continue to increase the visibility and accessibility of the Wheat Ridge Open Space. Strategy #9: Develop identity signage and gateways and improve the City's general appearance. 55