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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/2004 ORIGINAL MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY September 7, 2004 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority meeting was called to order by Chair Hashem at 5:40 p.m. in the council chambers ofthe Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Commissioners present: Mary Hashem Elwyn Kiplinger Janet Leo Tom Mallinson (arrived at 6:00 p.m.) Terrell Williams Pete Ziemke Also attending: Travis Crane, Community Development Corey Hoffinann, WRURA Attorney Art Fast, Kitchen Masters Mike Olivas, Kitchen Masters Terry McFadden, Paradise Billiards Charles Durbin, 3703 Ames St. Kelly Zielbauer Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Pete Ziemke to approve the minutes of August 17,2004 as preseuted. The motion passed unanimously. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Terry McFadden and Art Fast spoke from the audience and asked for an update regarding the letter sent by the Authority advising Cornerstone Development that they were in default of the agreement. Chair Hashem explained that a written response had been received from the developer and would be discussed with legal counsel during executive session. She stated that, following executive session, the public meeting would be reconvened to discuss the status ofthe project WRURA Minutes 09-07-04 Page I 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Pete Ziemke that the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority hold an executive session on September 7, 2004, to confer with the Authority's attorney pursuant to CRS Section 24-6-402( 4)(b) for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding specific legal questions related to acquisition and relocation issues at the 38th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard redevelopment project and the status of the DDA with Cornerstone Development. The motion passed unanimously. The regular meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Executive session was convened in the lobby conference room at 5:46 p.m. Those present for the executive session were as follows: Mary Hashem, Janet Leo, Elwyn Kiplinger, Tom Mallinson, Terrell Williams, Pete Ziemke, Travis Crane, Corey Hoffmann, and Ann Lazzeri. The executive session was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:18 p.m. 6. NEW BUSINESS . It was moved by Terrell Williams and seconded by Elwyn Kiplinger that the Authority authorize its attorney to send a letter to Cornerstone Development in response to their letter received last week reiterating and insisting that they complete cure of the current violations of the DDA by September 17, 2004 or the DDA will be terminated. Pete Ziemke stated that he would support the motion because it reinforces the Authority's position taken at the last meeting that the developer has until September 17 to live up to the agreement. The motion passed unanimously. For purposes of review, Chair Hashem stated that Cornerstone Development had advised the Authority they could fund acquisition costs but could not fund immediate possession costs. This was in violation of the agreement and the Authority could not financially go forward with immediate possession hearings without fmancing. Therefore, condenmation proceedings were extended and the Authority directed legal counsel to send a letter advising Cornerstone Development they were in default of the agreement and had thirty days to cure the default. Cornerstone has since responded to the Authority's letter and their response did not indicate any attempt to cure. (Copies of Cornerstone's response were provided to those present.) If Cornerstone Development does not cure by the 17th of September, the Authority will take action to terminate the agreement at its September 21 st meeting. WRURA Minutes 09-07-04 Page 2 Kelly Zielbauer asked if she could enter into a lease agreement for her property if the agreement is terminated. Chair Hashem explained that if the agreement should be terminated, the project would be dead and the Authority would no longer be pursuing the affected properties. She also advised that letters would be sent to all affected ~roperty owners advising them the status of the agreement after September 17 . Art Fast expressed concern about his situation in which he has already relocated. Chair Hashem stated that the Authority would be willing to meet with property owners on an individual basis to discuss their particular situations. . Review of Land Use Case - SUP-04-03 This case was presented by Travis Crane. An application for a special use permit to construct a car wash at 4470 Wadsworth Boulevard has been received by the Community Development Department. Because this application is located within an urban renewal area, the Authority must decide whether or not this use is consistent with the urban renewal plan. Due to the configuration and small size of the parcel that limits the type of development which could occur, staffis of the opinion that alternative development opportunities would be difficult and that the proposed use is one of the few that would fit the site. Following discussion, it was moved by Tom Mallinson and seconded by Pete Ziemke that the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority finds no objection to this use. The motion passed unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. The next meeting of the Authority will occur on September 21, 2004. (Janet Leo and Mary Hashem advised the Authority they would not be present for the September 21 st meeting.) Ii~/~ Mary Hashem, Chair L~ .. Ann Lazzeri, Secre~ WRURA Minutes 09-07 -04 Page 3