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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/2009STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO City Council Chambers 7500 W. 29th Ave. April 6, 2009 6:30 p.m. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 1. Item 2. Item 3. Staff Reports a) Open House b) Transaction Fees c) Business Awards Comprehensive Plan Update -Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission Community Development Block Grant Allocation (CDBG) Name Start Date Start Year Years in WR 1 Norman's Memorials 1912 1912 97 2 Obialero, John 1943 1943 66 3 Band F Tire Co. 1954 1954 55 4 Ebner, Norman DDS 1954 1954 55 5 Malone and Company 1955 1955 54 6 Deorio, D and Sons Memorial 1958 1958 51 7 A-1 Rental 11/11/1959 1959 50 8 McKinley and Hill Antiques 1960 1960 49 9 Bernbaum, Alan DDS 1961 1961 48 10 BoatriQht Ripp LLC 1961 1961 48 11 Edwards Meats 07/11/1962 1962 47 12 Wheat Ridge Pharmacy 1963 1963 46 13 Wheat Ridge Oral Surg 11/01/1964 1964 45 14 Wheat Ridge TV 1964 1964 45 15 Apache Steel 10101/1965 1965 44 16 Fleischaker, G.H. 07/12/1965 1965 44 17 Drum City -Guitarland 1966 1966 43 18 Gas Equip. Co. of Denver 09/09/1966 1966 43 19 King Soopers #57 (Youngfield) 09/14/1966 1966 43 20 Mountain Vista Home Gift 1967 1967 42 21 Holly InnlLa Fonda 06101/1967 1967 42 22 Air Master Htg and Sheet 02/28/1968 1968 41 23 Bushell Corp 1968 1968 41 24 Julia's Drapery 04/01/1968 1968 41 25 Firstbank Holding Co. 1969 1969 40 26 AI's Pine Garden 07101/1970 1970 39 27 Cox, Don DDS 01/01/1970 1970 39 28 Don, The 09/01/1971 1971 38 29 Kreutter, WM 1971 1971 38 30 Woodward, John 1972 1972 37 -------------- 31 Shampoo I LTD 1972 1972 37 32 Wheat ridge Lanes Inc. 1973 1973 36 33 Colwest Corporation 05/01/1973 1973 36 34 Rocky Mountain Heart Assoc. 11/01/1973 1973 36 35 Sanders, George T. Co. 09/01/1973 1973 36 36 Alderman Farms 05/01/1974 1974 35 37 Bower, John 10101/1974 1974 35 38 Cedar Supply Co 1974 .. 1974 35 39 Foothills Surgical Assoc., PC 1974 . 1974 35 40 Lucien Jewelers 08/01/1974 1974 35 41 Wheat Ridge Auto Service 02/01/1975 1975 34 42 Colorado Steel 11/01/1975 1975 34 43 SBS Electronic 06/05/1975 1975 34 Also known as Sideband Soec. 44 Winber, Ralph B. DDS 1976 1976 33 45 Bizarre Hair Fashions 02/10/1976 1976 33 46 Family Tree 1976 1976 33 47 Mona Lisa Interiors 04/15/1977 1977 32 48 Print and Mail 11/01/1977 1977 32 49 Youngs Market 1977 1977 32 50 Brookes, Thomas 09/01/1977 1977 32 51 DI Graphics 1977 1977 32 52 Strange, Malcom DDS 09/08/1977 1977 32 53 Tippet, E.H. Co 01/02/1978 1978 31 54 Wheat Ridge Cyciery 11/10/1978 1978 31 55 Benzav 12/01/1978 1978 31 56 Cress Tile and Linoleum Co. 07101/1978 1978 31 57 Dawson Interiors 09/01/1978 1978 31 58 Four to Go 03/01/1978 1978 31 59 Lil Nicks Pizza 03/01/1978 1978 31 60 Rand R Auto Body 04/01/1978 1978 31 61 Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology 07101/1978 1978 31 62 Senor Gordon S Foods 10/01/1978 1978 31 63 Ainsworth Rock Sales Inc. 04/01/1979 1979 30 64 Candid Wedding Photograph 11/19/1979 1979 30 65 Carols Card Carousel 07/15/1979 1979 30 66 De Rose, Louis A. DDS 09/12/1979 1979 30 67 Heinies Market 07/01/1979 1979 30 68 Rainbow Car Wash 10/10/1979 1979 30 69 Thomas, John A. PC 12/01/1979 1979 30 70 Universal Realty Inc. 04/01/1980 1980 29 71 A and J Time Rentals 11/01/1980 1980 29 72 Applejack Associates, Inc. 08/04/1980 1980 29 73 Benetti Bkpng and Tax Service 05/01/1980 1980 29 74 Isham, Deborah 08/01/1980 1980 29 75 Kunz Construction Co 03/01/1980 1980 29 76 Major Heating and AC 11/01/1980 1980 29 77 Martin Enterprises 01/25/1980 1980 29 78 Micrographic Supply Inc. 10/01/1980 1980 29 79 Northland Printinq Co. 08/12/1980 1980 29 80 Wheat Ridge Small Animal Hospital 02/21/1980 1980 29 81 Barone, Nicoletta Cerrone 09/01/1981 1981 28 82 Casman STD Service 01/02/1981 1981 28 83 Don's Auto Body 07/01/1981 1981 28 84 F and H Upholstery 01/05/1981 1981 28 85 Harriets Treadle Arts 04/03/1981 1981 28 86 Kinq Soopers (38th) 10/31/1981 1981 28 87 Wheat Ridge Midget Football 09/08/1982 1982 27 88 Chimneys West 06/02/1982 1982 27 89 Applewood Center for Winninq Smiles 1982 1982 27 Also known as Zelie, Stephen R. 90 Auten Dist 08/01/1982 1982 27 91 Beauty Inc. 11/15/1982 1982 27 92 Dumke, Paul R. DDS 12/20/1982 1982 27 ------~---------------------------------------~-------~-------------------------------------------------------------~------------------------ 93 Foothills Women's Clinic 05/14/1982 1982 27 94 Vicorp Restaurants 11/05/1982 1982 27 95 Hydrotropics dba The Growing Co. 10/24/1983 1983 26 96 Amich and Jenks Inc. 04/15/1983 1983 26 97 Hair Team The 07/01/1983 1983 26 98 Hanks Auto Body 10/01/1983 1983 26 99 Isles Motorcycle Specialt 04/15/1983 1983 26 100 Sebern and Matthews 01/01/1983 1983 26 101 Silveroil co 11/16/1983 1983 26 102 A and A Sprinkler and Landscaping 03/01/1984 1984 25 103 Cat Spa Cattery The 03/01/1984 1984 25 104 D and A Auto Repair 10/15/1984 1984 25 105 Green Crest Realty 1984 1984 25 106 JD S Firearms 05/01/1984 1984 25 107 Rocky Mountain Battery Service 05/01/1984 1984 25 108 Rocky Mountain Foot and Ankle CentE 1984 1984 25 109 Shear Class 10/24/1984 1984 25 110 D and F Haus 11/01/1985 1985 24 111 Applewood Chiropractic Health 09/13/1985 1985 24 112 Colorado Tree and Shrubbery 1985 1985 24 113 Custom Drywall Textures 10/17/1985 1985 24 114 Dahlenburg Roofing 09/01/1985 1985 24 115 Dominick and Dominick 01/01/1985 1985 24 116 Fashioned Trophies 06/01/1985 1985 24 117 Hickory Baked Ham Co. Inc. 05/01/1985 1985 24 118 Holland Chiropractic Center 10/01/1985 1985 24 119 'apanese Auto Service 03/01/1985 1985 24 120 Ketelsen Campers 08/26/1985 1985 24 121 Larson's Ski and Sport Inc. 01/29/1985 1985 24 122 Nichols, George 05/01/1985 1985 24 123 Scherber, Joseph 08/01/1985 1985 24 124 Vesta Technology 05/06/1985 1985 24 125 Wenco Ind dba as Midas Muffler 04/15/1985 1985 24 126 ZarlengolRaub LLP 06/28/1985 1985 24 127 St. Peter and Paul Church School 12/15/1986 1986 23 128 Medved Chevrolet 10/14/1986 1986 23 129 B.C.S. Credit Union 10107/1986 1986 23 130 Active Insurance Agency 05/01/1986 1986 23 131 Adolescent Family Inst. Of CO. 10106/1986 1986 23 132 Anthony M Visions in Gold 03/15/1986 1986 23 133 Assoc for Applied Psy and Bio 08/04/1986 1986 23 134 Child Priority Preschool 12/15/1986 1986 23 135 CO-WY Petroleum Marketers 10106/1986 1986 23 136 D.G. Designs 09/12/1986 1986 23 137 Falcon Books 12/05/1986 1986 23 138 Fortis Health 11/06/1986 1986 23 Also know as Financial Planning Spec. 139 Fritzler Upholstery 07/01/1986 1986 23 140 Genu-Wood Products 08/01/1986 1986 23 141 Halmar Ent 08/15/1986 1986 23 142 Hardesty, Willard 10106/1986 1986 23 143 Harrison Taylor 11/26/1986 1986 23 144 Helm Dental and Denture Clinic 10106/1986 1986 23 145 House of Carmel 11/03/1986 1986 23 146 Industrial Gas Servo Inc. 08/01/1986 1986 23 147 J and B Tax Accountants 12/03/1986 1986 23 148 Kellow, John 03/02/1986 1986 23 149 Klinger, Tom 08/05/1986 1986 23 150 Leimbach, Alan 10/14/1986 1986 23 151 McGehee, Davis and Assoc 10107/1986 1986 23 152 Mehra, Promilla 12/03/1986 1986 23 153 Merkl, Larry Coatings and Lub 08/05/1986 1986 23 154 Premier Veterinary Hospital 12/15/1986 1986 23 Also known as Western Animal Clinic 155 Quality Auto Care and Tire Center 10/06/1986 1986 23 156 Servco Electric 10/13/1986 1986 23 157 Sons of Italy Denver Lodge . 08/05/1986 1986 23 158 Sports Accessories 05/01/1986 1986 23 159 Triad Machine Tool Co 08/04/1986 1986 23 160 Underwood, Larry 10/06/1986 1986 23 161 Western Infectious Disease Con 11/23/1986 1986 23 162 Wheat Ridge Library (Jeff. Co. 12/15/1986 1986 23 163 Wheat Ridge Manor Nursing Home 12/02/1986 1986 23 164 Alpha Tool Corp 09/28/1987 1987 22 165 Appleridge Cafe 09/09/1987 1987 22 166 Book Stop, The 06/01/1987 1987 22 167 Cluff and Associates, Inc 09/11/1987 1987 22 168 Dave's Automotive 08/28/1987 1987 22 169 Drotar's Home Day Care 07/17/1987 1987 22 170 Edwin Allen and Assoc. 01/27/1987 1987 22 Also Know as Wheat Ridge Office Park 171 Fox, Porter and Keil 01/01/1987 1987 22 172 Heritage Vision 01/26/1987 1987 22 173 Lerew Bros Roofing 09/11/1987 1987 22 174 Lilies of the Field 05/01/1987 1987 22 175 Pav, John 10/15/1987 1987 22 176 Spitellie Concrete Sawing 09/11/1987 1987 22 177 Sweeney, Patrick 01/26/1987 1987 22 178 United States Truck Driving School 04/24/1987 1987 22 179 Wheat Ridge Realty 12/31/1987 1987 22 180 Lincoln Newgate Assoc 05/10/1988 1988 21 181 Colorado Surgical Service PC 10/17/1988 1988 21 182 Blake Enterprises dba Big 0 Tires 07/19/1988 1988 21 183 Buy-Back Games 04/01/1988 1988 21 184 Crossroads Music and Books 11/01/1988 1988 21 185 Gold S Corner Grocery 04/04/1988 1988 21 186 Hand Specialists 03/23/1988 1988 21 187 Showcase Stamps 08/09/1988 1988 21 188 Stage Stop 08/16/1988 1988 21 189 Tim's Volvo Service 09/19/1988 1988 21 190 Triad Tooling 01/26/1988 1988 21 191 Wheat RidQe Gardens Apts 03/17/1988 1988 21 192 Armenta's Hairbenders 03/01/1989 1989 20 193 Boris Boot and Shoe Repair 06/10/1989 1989 20 194 Duncan, Madeline 03/08/1989 1989 20 195 Land H Auto Body 07/17/1989 1989 20 196 Patches and Pattems 09/18/1989 1989 20 197 Prospect Park Campground 05/10/1989 1989 20 198 Roche, Anna KayCPA 01/31/1989 1989 20 199 Rocky Mountain Center for Clinical 08/16/1989 1989 20 Also known as Rocky Mountain Pulmonary 200 Roesener, Homer L dba Lazy H Interio 02/10/1989 1989 20 201 State Beauty Supply NW Denver 05/18/1989 1989 20 202 Apple Dental 1990 1990 19 203 Bradley Petroleum Inc. 10/31/1995 1995 14 , . , ~. • • City of rP!r Wheat~ge ~OFFICE OFTHE CIlY MANAGER Memorandum TO: Mayor and Members of City Council THROUGH: Randy Young, City Manager f\ I Patrick Goff, Deputy City Manager-W FROM: Heather Geyer, Assistant to the City Manager/PIO DATE: April 1,2009 SUBJECT: 2009 Open House Event Plan Update The purpose of this staff memorandum is to provide City Council with an update of the plans underway for the 2009 Open House Event. Staff will continue to move forward with the Open House event plans as outlined below unless otherwise directed by City Council. Background For several years, the Open House event has been a way to showcase the programs and services Wheat Ridge offers to citizens. The event is held annually at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center. On average, the event draws approximately 100+ attendees. Following the "Experience the Magic of Wheat Ridge" 2008 Open House event, the staff planning committee discussed different ideas about how to make the 2009 event better. One idea was to host the Open House event at City Hall on the same night as the Wheat Ridge National Night Celebration offering co-celebrations for the community. There are many benefits with this option that staff believes will help increase attendance and interest in the activities of the Open House: • Cost sharing opportunity with the Police Department for tents, tables, etc. • Less of an impact on staffing levels and desk coverage. • Larger space to host the event, i.e., staff can bring city equipment and park it in the parking lot and provide demonstrations/tours for kids. • Greater opportunity to diversify activities. • 4 to 7 p.m. time will better accommodate families with small children who may not have been able to attend in the past. The Open HouselNational Night Out event is planned for Monday, August 3, 2009. This is a City Council Study Session night. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. 40th Anniversary Activities This year's event also presents the opportunity for staff to incorporate celebrating the City's 40th Anniversary at the Open House event. Staff will be planning a celebration during the event which may include a birthday cake and presentation by the Mayor. Tills would be an opportunity to invite former elected officials to join in an evening of celebrating City services. Mayor and Members of City Council April I, 2009 Page 2 In addition to celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Wheat Ridge at the Open House event, staff is currently working on the following: • In the Winter/Spring 2009 edition of the Connections Newsletter, staff had a "Happy 40th Birthday" Logo placed under the City Seal in the Mayor's Column. This logo will be used throughout the year. • Collage center spreads in future editions of the Connections depicting historical photos of people and places in Wheat Ridge. • Opportunity in the next Connections Newsletter for citizens to submit their favorite pastime story about Wheat Ridge. Submitted stories and/or photographs will be displayed at the Open House event as an exhibit. • Proclamation will be read at the first City Council meeting in August. The City Manager's Office and the Police Department are planning ajoint marketing effort for this event. Approximately $5,000 was budgeted in the 2009 Budget for this event. /hrng '. , I, ~' _ ~ City of. 4r?'Wheat~ge ~O Ll CE DE PARTMENT TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Memorandum Mayor DiTullio and City Council Randy Young, City Manager~ Daniel Brennan, Police Chief ~ March 27,2009 Transaction Fees and Secondhand Stores :Ik m I. tr On March 18, Mayor DiTullio requested that the proposed transaction fee associated with the secondhand stores and commodity metal dealer's ordinance proposed by the Police Department be submitted to City Council as a separate ordinance. Additionally, Mayor DiTullio requested that the proposed transaction fee associated with these businesses be presented to the Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC) for a recommendation to City Council. I would request that the proposed ordinance revisions pertaining to secondhand stores and commodity metal dealers be withdrawn, until the topic of fees for services is presented to the CBOC. Based on the recommendations of the CBOC, a decision will be made regarding bringing the proposed ordinance revisions forward to City Council for formal action. DB c: Larry Schulz, City Treasurer .. , • City of ~Wheat&'-dge ~OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Randy Young, City Manager .s;)j Ken Johnstone, Community Development Director FROM: Ryan Stachelski, Economic Development Specialist DATE: April 20, 2009 SUBJECT: 6th Annual Business Awards The Economic Development Division is currently developing this years Business Awards program. In response to suggestions made by City Council, with respect to the Wheat Ridge Business Awards, this year's event will have a few changes. First, this year the Economic Development Division will reduce the number of award categories that are presented. The award categories that will be presented this year are: • Mayor's Business Partnership Award • City Council's Partnership Award • Business of the Year • Reinvestment Award • Cultural Commission's Award There are three awards that we have presented in the past that will not be awarded this year. These are Volunteer of the year, Small business of the year, and Visionary award. The Economic Development Division will continue to work with past award winners to determine this years winners in the categories of Business of the Year and Reinvestment Award. The Mayor and City Council will continue to determine winners for their individual awards. Second, this year the City of Wheat Ridge will recognize Wheat Ridge businesses for longevity in Wheat Ridge. Businesses in Wheat Ridge for over 20 years will be recognized both at the Business Award event and publicly in a print ad in the Transcript. Third, this year the entire event will take place at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center on August 7th. The Mayor and available City Council Members will hand out the awards at the business appreciation event. Mayor and City Council April 20, 2009 Page 2 Each year the Economic Development Division works with the local business community to solicit nominations for award winners. This year the Economic Development Division plans on increasing the visibility of the nominating process through a number of marketing campaigns, including direct mail to all Wheat Ridge businesses. The Economic Development Division would request an additional marketing tool which would be for the Mayor to sign a proclamation for "Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week". This proclamation would launch the business award nominations and highlight the Wheat Ridge Spring Green event which will be April 28, 2009. "Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week" would be April 27'h to May 3,d Each year the Economic Development Division uses feedback from all stakeholders to improve the business appreciation event. This year we hope to have another great event. Attachments: 1) Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week Proclamation /tjs Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week April 27 -May 3, 2009 WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge works as a partner with the Wheat Ridge Business Community including the Wheat Ridge Business District, Enterprise Wheat Ridge and the Applewood Business Association, and WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge recognizes the contribution that business make to increasing the quality of life in our community, and WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge helps to promote the business community to the public at large, and WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge, Enterprise Wheat Ridge, and Applewood Business Association will host the Wheat Ridge Spring Green Business Showcase on April 28th at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m., and WHEREAS, the public is invited to attend the Wheat Ridge Spring Green event to learn more about Wheat Ridge's dynamic business climate and to help celebrate business in Wheat Ridge, and WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of Wheat Ridge business community. Now, Therefore, I, Jerry DiTullio, Mayor of The City of Wheat Ridge, do recognize the week of April 27th through May 3, 2008, as Celebrate Business in Wheat Ridge Week, and further extend appreciation to our Business Community for the services they perform and their dedication to the community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I do hereby set my hand and Seal of the City of Wheat Ridge this day of , 2009. Jerry DiTullio, Mayor Michael Snow, City Clerk I+em ::1. , . , -' r City of ra:WheatBL-dge ~OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Memorandum Mayor and City Council Randy Young, City Manager~ Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director Sally Payne, Senior Planner March 26, 2009 April 6, 2009 Study Session -Envision Wheat Ridge, Comprehensive Plan Update Envision Wheat Ridge, the Comprehensive Plan update, has been underway since November. City staff has been working with the consultants, Clarion Associates, on the first stages of the project. To date, there have been two public meetings, three Citizen Advisory Committee meetings, and two Technical Advisory Group meetings held. The consultants conducted 15 interviews with elected officials, key City staff and community stakeholders. In addition, the dedicated website for the Comprehensive Plan update, www.EnvisionWheatRidge.com.hasbeenoperationalforthepastthreemonths.This site includes information on meetings, meeting summaries, online surveys, comment forms and Envision Wheat Ridge documents prepared to date. The focus of work has been on issue identification, development of a Community Profile, summaries of existing plans and policies, and development of draft Vision and Goals. Work has also been done on mapping different character areas in the City. Staff and the consultants would like to obtain City Council and Planning Commission's feedback specifically on draft Vision and Goals, and Character Area mapping at the April 6 study seSSIOn. Materials for your review are attached. The consultants will be presenting information regarding these items at the study session. If you have any questions prior to the April 6 study session, please contact Ken Johnstone at 303-235-2844 or Sally Payne at 303-235- 2852. Envision WHEAT RIDGE A Pion f or A Bright Futur. City Council & Planning Commission Joint Study Session (April 6, 2009) Topics: Process Update, Draft Vision and Goals, Directions for Strategic Land Use Plan Introduction At the joint study session, the planning team will provide an overview of the planning process update and public involvement to-date, "Community Profile" findings, draft Vision and Goals, character areas mapping, major policy questions, and next steps. The following documents are attached for your review: • 3-month schedule, • Draft Vision and Goals (draft 3/26/09), and • Executive Summary of Character Areas mapping exercise (draft 3/26/09). The planning team will continue to revise these documents to reflect additional comments from the March 25 public meeting, on-line comments, and discussion during the joint study session. Additionally, the following documents are available through the planning staff or on the website if you would like copies: • Updated Summary of Issues (01/12/09), • Community Profile and maps (draft 03/05/09), • Plan and Policy Summary (draft 02/25/09), • Interview Summary (03/24/09). Public Outreach Update The plan outreach has been successful in spreading information about the process and drawing in opinions and ideas. Channel 8 has been playing a video entitled, "Top of the Hour" that features the Comprehensive Plan process. The Connections newsletter just featured an article about the plan in the March edition. The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) has continued to provide balanced and diverse ideas and input for the vision and goals. Public meetings have been well attended and productive. The website has current draft documents and includes on-line polls for the public to provide comments and input on all aspects of the planning process. The planning team will continue to post fliers and posters and provide information to organizations in Wheat Ridge. With spring and summer events almost here, we will also gear up for informational booths at events such as the Carnation Festival. Planning Team Seeking Input at the loint Study Session Following the background information and overview, the planning team will ask City Council and Planning Commission members to provide input on direction received from the CAC and public and help answer the following questions: 1. The Vision: Are you comfortable with the draft vision statement? What would you add or change? 2. The Key Values and Related Goals: Do you think the goals outlined capture the critical directions for the community-looking twenty years into the future? What would you add or change? (Keep in mind that this is just an outline. Much more work is to be done to define policies and strategies in the next stages of the plan.) 3. Character Areas/Key Questions: o Character Areas: Do you generally agree with the character areas as mapped for the community (Low density, generally stable neighborhoods, areas in transition or in need of revitalization, commercial centers and redevelopment areas, primary job areas, and necessary transportation improvements)? o Transit Site Land Uses: Should the city reconsider the Northwest Subarea Plan land uses planned for the future rail station? Should the area include a greater focus on jobs and less on Transit- Oriented Development (TOO), which typically includes mixed-use development, including retail, housing, and employment? o Town Center: Should Wheat Ridge focus on developing a Town Center? If so, where? o West of 1-70 Land Uses: Should the Cabela's site include opportunities for non-retail employment as well as retail? 4. Policy Questions-Next Steps The planning team will be assembling information to aid the city in discussing policy direction on several key topics over the next few months, beginning with the CAC meeting on May 6. Key topics include: o Fiscal and Economic Direction: Should Wheat Ridge's economic development policy focus on retaining and attracting retail. employment, or a balance of the two? 2 o Density and Design: Should the community revisit restrictions in the City Charter to allow higher density coupled with quality design requirements in certain areas to achieve its community goals? (Note: the team will be preparing a discussion about the relationship of design, density, and height and tradeoffs and where targeted changes to current standards might be appropriate.) o Land Use/Transportation Relationship (Major Arterials): How should the city view its major arterials, including Wadsworth, and work with CDOT to achieve its vision? Should the arterials be widened? How does widening affect current and potential land uses along the corridors? Other Topics: Are there other key topics that you would like the planning team to address through policies in the Comprehensive Plan? 3 Envision WHEAT RIDGE A Pion For A Brlgh. Fulur. Vision and Goals Outline DRAFT -3/26/09 VISION Wheat Ridge will be a prominent and sustainable city, with a bright future built upon the foundation of the community's major assets (one-of-a-kind neighborhoods, unique culture and history, abundant open space, terrific views, and proximity to Denver and the Rocky Mountains). The community will balance its broad, resilient local economy that provides family wage jobs and thriving business districts with its friendly and comfortable neighborhoods, convenient transportation options, valuable services, and a high quality of life for all residents . KEY VALUES The following "key volues" help to organize the droft goals for the plan: 1. Promote 0 Resilient Economy with Bolanced Lond Uses 2. Preserve ond Reinvest in Neighborhoods and Housing 3. Emphosize Community Charocter and Quality Design 4. Increase T ronsportation Connections and Options 5. Provide Quality Community Amenities, Services, and Resources 6. Focus on a More Sustainoble Community Future Promote a Resilient Economy with Balanced Land Uses Wheat Ridge will promote, strengthen, and support a vibrant and diverse business community to build an enduring and resilient local economy. 1. MARKET WHEAT RIDGE AS A "COMMUNITY OF CHOICE" TO LIVE, WORK, SHOP, AND RECREATE. Aggressively promote the city's assets, including its abundance of open space along Clear Creek, its proximity to Denver and the mountains, its parks and recreation opportunities, its livable and distinctive neighborhoods, and mature tree canapy to attract residents, employers, and visitors. 2. PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE BALANCE OF LAND USES AS THE COMMUNITY GROWS AND REDEVELOPS. Define a sustainable mix of land uses and guide future development and redevelopment to achieve the sustainable mix. 3. ATTRACT QUALITY RETAIL DEVELOPMENT IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS AND ACTIVELY RETAIN EXISTING RETAILERS. Proactively work with existing retailers to remain in Wheat Ridge. . Encourage new businesses that proVide healthy and high quality products and goods, and link new development to community assets like Clear Creek. Identify areas far potential retail centers and explore opportunities for niche and specialty businesses, such as a "gardening district" as identified in the Fruitdale Subarea Plan 4. IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES TO RETAIN AND DIVERSIFY LOCAL EMPLOYMENT. Expand or create new employment opportunities or centers, such as "green" industry jabs and medical-related facilities to complement the Exempla Lutheran hospital. Retain industrially zoned lands and promote and foster quality small businesses. 5. COMMIT TO QUALITY DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT IN DEFINED REVITALIZATION AREAS. Identify locations with immediate and future development potential, and establish tools to promote investment and quality development of land. (Note: some potential locations include: the Wadsworth Corridor, along West 44'" Avenue, 38'" and Kipling, and the Northwest Subarea.) 6. TARGET OPPORTUNITY AREAS FOR FUTURE ACTIVITY CENTERS (INDLUDING A TOWN CENTER) AND COMMUNITY GATHERING SPACES. Identify priority areas for community activity centers and gathering places, including a potential "town center". Potential locations for a "town center" include Wadsworth at 44'" Avenue, 38'" Avenue at Kipling or east af Wadsworth. Other activity centers and community gathering places might include the Youngfield commercial area, the future light roil station area, and the edges of existing neighborhoods. Envision Wheat Ridge -Draft Vi sion and Goals Outline 2 Preserve and Reinvest in Neighborhoods and Housing Wheat Ridge will embrace its unique neighborhoods, and promote reinvestment to provide housing options for longtime and new residents. 1. PRESERVE AND ENHANCE WHEAT RIDGE'S LOWER DENSITY NEIGHBORHOODS. Identify neighborhoods that are stable and strong and enhance their pasitive attributes. (Nate: Example neighborhoods identified to date include the neighborhoods south of Clear Creek between Youngfield ond the hospital; between 32"" and 38'" Avenues; and nartheast of Wadsworth and 44'" Avenue.) 2. REVITALIZE AND PROMOTE REINVESTMENT AND HOMEOWNERSHIP. Identify neighborhoods where revitalization are needed, and explore opportunities to promote homeownership and reinvestment in these areas. Many of these areas have additional needs for code enforcement and issues related to property maintenance. Support infill development to stimulate reinvestment, provided that it is compatible with surrounding properties. Emphasize Community Character and Quality Design Wheat Ridge will promote its assets, such as Clear Creek, friendly neighborhoods, and mountain views, and will work to continually improve its community image and the design of its gateways and corridors. 1. CREATE RECOGNIZABLE GATEWAYS AND CORRIDORS. Identify the community's entrances ("gateways") and primary corridors through the city, and emphasize, enhance, and promote a positive community image in these areas. 2. ENSURE QUALITY DESIGN FOR DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT. Use the Architectural Site Design Manual and develop ather design guidelines for infill and redevelopment prajects to promote quality design and praject compatibility. Increase Transportation Connections and Options Wheat Ridge will improve mobility and accessibility for all modes of transportation. 1. PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM TO ADDRESS ALL MODES OF TRAVEL AND FUTURE FUNDING PRIORITIES. Accommodate all modes of travel including motorists, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit riders. Identify priority corridors and funding mechanisms for future infrastructure impravements. Envision Wheat Ridge -Draft Vision and Goals Outline 3 2. CONTINUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION ON REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ISSUES. Emphasize the interconnectedness of regional transportation systems and promote cooperation and continued coordination with providers including the Regional Transportation District (bus and future light roil), Colorado Deportment of Transportation (highways), railraads, Jefferson County, Denver Regional Council of Governments, and adjacent communities (Arvada, Lakewood, Denver, etc.). 3. ENHANCE MOBILITY THROUGH INCREASED TRANSPORTATION CHOICES. Expand and enhance existing options for transportation and mobility, including bus transit, bicycling, and walking. Plan to accommodate and connect future light rail within the transportation framework. Explore opportunities to pravide increased mobility for the aging senior population. 4. PROMOTE "COMPLETE STREETS" TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY, COMFORT, AND CONNECTIVITY. Identify locations to improve pedestrian connectivity and safety, and provide recommendations for future improvements. (Note: some locations include along 32"" Avenue, a north/south route on or parallel to Wadsworth Boulevard, and pedestrian crossings at major intersections along Wadsworth Boulevard.) 5. DEFINE ROLE OF PRINCIPAL ROADWAYS AND RELATIONSHIP TO LAND USES. Synchranize the desired image and function of principal roadway corridors, such as Wadsworth Boulevord and Kipling Avenue, with future land uses. Clearly communicate the vision for arterial corridors with regional transportation agencies such as Colorado Deportment of Transportation (CDOT). Provide Quality Community Amenities, Services, and Resources Wheat Ridge will be committed to providing and investing in community amenities, services and resources that sustain and enhance the quality of life for all residents. 1. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY CORE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES. Ensure that core city services and facilities such as porks and recreation, street maintenance, and code enforcement can be maintained at satisfactory levels in the future. 2. PROMOTE DIVERSE ARTS, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL AMENITIES. Encourage community amenities, such as art in public places, preservation of historic resources, and recreational opportunities that improve the quality of life for residents and also attract visitors. 3. CONTINUE INVESTMENT IN PARKS. Maintain quality porks that are accessible to all neighborhoods and residents. 4. PROVIDE STEWARDSHIP OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND OPEN SPACE. Provide stewardship for the community's natural and environmental resources and open space include Clear Creek, Lena Gulch, the greenbelt, and the prominent urban tree canopy. Manage these resources for present and future generations. Increase access to the greenbelt and maintain connections to Crawn Hill Regional Open Space. Envision Wheat Ridge -Draft Vision and Goals Outline 4 5. COORDINATE WITH FIRE DISTRICTS AND UTILITY PROVIDERS TO MAINTAIN QUALITY SERVICE. Encourage continued coordination amang service providers to provide and maintain quality levels af service to customers. 6. EMPHASIZE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CODE ENFORCEMENT. Proactively ensure the safety and welfare of residents by providing high levels of police and emergency response services and promote community involvement in crime prevention and code enforcement programs. 7. MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS. Recognize the need for quality schools and the role they play in attracting and retaining families and employers. Work with the school district and other partners to improve or maintain school performance, and increase opportunities for lifelong learning. 8. ENGAGE RESIDENTS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANING PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT. Encouroge community involvement in issues thot offect the quolity of life in the city ond provide omple opportunities for discussion to build 0 greoter sense of community. 9. PROMOTE INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE. Recognize the demond for modern technology ond promote investment in community-wide brood bond and/or wireless technolagy infrastructure to enhance educatianal and emplayment opportunities. Focus on a More Sustainable Community Future Wheat Ridge will focus on balancing local economic conditions, neighborhood and transportation desires, and community assets and services, to address current needs and to achieve a sustainable bright future. 1. THE CITY WILL HAVE A RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE TAX BASE. Facus on achieving a resilient tax base to fund community care services, by balancing future economic development strotegies and land use decisions with current community service expectations and fiscal realities. Keep industrial areas intact. 2. WHEAT RIDGE WILL PRIORITIZE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. The plan should support activities and growth patterns that preserve or promote a balance of considerations, including the climate and environment. 3. WHEAT RIDGE WILL SUPPORT ENERGY AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION. Explore opportunities to increase conservation of energy and resources in city progroms and with private development. Envision Wheat Ridge -Draft Vision and Goals Outline 5 4. WHEAT RIDGE WILL BE AN ACTIVE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. Identify barriers for octive lifestyles (i.e., pedestrian cannectivity) and focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle for residents, including programs and activities such as Safe Routes to School, farmer's morket, community gardens, and Walk and Watch. Ensure that emphasis is given to 0 broad range of age groups, from children to young families to the city's growing senior population. Envision Wheat Ridge -Draft Vision and Goals Outline 6 Envision WHEAT RIDGE A Plan for A Bright fl.,lu r. Character Areas Mapping Exercise Executive Summary March 25, 2009 Community Meeting The Character Areas group mapping exercise gathered input fram cammunity members an the draft "character areas" maps presented by the planning team. The draft maps built an a mapping exercise campleted by the Citizen Advisary Cammittee in March 2009, and included infarmatian fram Subarea Plan effarts. Meeting attendees worked in small groups ta review and comment on draft character area and key choices maps. This summary outlines the comments and overall trends recorded on the character area maps, and responses to the key choices questions. Detailed comments and suggestians far the character areas are provided in the full summary document. CHARACTER AREAS MAPPING EXERCISE ..... _ .... y.-............ ' ... --... ~,.. .......... ' .... _w.,. • ... _ ....... ' CHARACTER AREAS LOWER DENSITY NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS This character area encompasses those neighborhoods which are lower density and predominantly stable. Community members generally agreed thot the areas outlined as "Lower Density Neighborhoods" are accurate, and recommended the addition of the areas north of 38'h Avenue ond south of Clear Creek to this character area. Common topics and ideas for the low density neighborhood character areas included: • Preservation of views; • Design standards for new development and redevelopment; • Pragrams and funding to encourage mointenance and energy efficiency upgrades; • Zoning stability and security; • Attracting new residents (especially younger families); and • Pedestrian impravements in busy areas, but not in all residential neighborhoods. CJ --~­----0 --- low Density Neighborhoods DRAFT Envision Wheal Ridge Community Meeting Character Areas Exercise Executive Summary 2 NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AND TRANSITION AREAS This character area represents predominantly residential neighborhoods thot are in need of revitalization and/or are groduolly tronsforming to other uses over time. Community members confirmed the revitalization and transition areas shown on the maps, and common themes among their comments included: • These areos should keep a residential core and transition to higher intensity uses (potentially mixed-use) olong major corridors; • Promote home ownership to increase stability; • Neighborhood centers, neighborhood identity, and pedestrian improvements could renew interest in these areas; and • Maintain offordable rental housing but reinvest in deterioroting properties. Neighborhood Revitalization and Transltloning Areas DRAFT Envision Wheat Ridge Community Meeting Character Areas Exercise Executive Summary 3 COMMERCIAL CENTERS AND REDEVELOPMENT AREAS This character area represents commercial corridors that need redevelopment and locations for potential future commercial centers. Community members agreed that Wadsworth Blvd., Kipling Street, and 38'" Avenue are among the major corridors needing redevelopment, and that potential future centers are located along Youngfield Street, near the future Gold Line transit station, and at the major intersections along Wadsworth and Kipling Streets. General trends and consensus among their comments include: • Old strip commercial properties could redevelop into mixed-use developments; • Focus on updating major corridors and existing centers, especially those that could be seen as the city's gateways; • Promote a mix of local businesses and notional retailers; • Attract more restaurants, an upscale grocery store, and hardware store; • The areas near the hospital have potential to redevelop with on emphasis on health/healthcare. (f) Commercial Center _ Commercial Redevelopment Ar@CI DRAFT Envision Wheat Ridge Community Meeting Character Areas Exercise Executive Summary 4 PRIMARY JOBS AREAS This character area represents potential future primary employment areas. Community members agreed with the locations shown, and emphasized the importance of the area surraunding the future transit station. General themes among their comments included: • Focus on retaining existing employers and businesses; • Support the hospital's growth; • Attract sustoinability, clean energy, ond biotechnology-related industries; ond • Work with employers to promote living in Wheat Ridge. * Primary Job Areas DRAFT C_t _~"l"l_ Envision Wheat Ridge Community Meeting Character Areas Exercise Executive Summary 5 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT AREAS Areas that need roadway improvements, pedestrian routes and crossings, and transit improvements are represented on this map. Community members stressed the importance of adding bicycle/pedestrian routes along major corridors including 32"" and 38'" Avenues, Kipling and Wadsworth, and also highlighted the need to connect the future transit station to the parts of the community south of 1-70. Common topics in their comments included: • Need for better synchronization of stop lights and crossing timing; • Sidewalks are not necessary in all areas, especially lower density neighborhoods; • Sidewalks are necessary along major corridors, and it would be nice to have them detached and separated from the road with landscaping; • Vibront streetscapes may also help revitalize and retain businesses; • Focus on increasing the mobility of the growing senior community. • Pedestrian Connection/Crossing ",," Pedestrian Route Road Improvement -fJ-Transit Route DRAFT Envision Wheat Ridge Community Meeting Character Areas Exercise Executive Summary 6 CHARACTER AREA KEY CHOICES The following "key choices" refer to areas in the community where a variety of opinions and feedback is needed to establish a clear direction. Community members worked in groups to weigh in on each choice, although groups were not required to have a consensus among all members. The results of their selections and an overview of their comments follow. Legend *" Key Choice Area DRAFT A. TRANSIT STATION AREA Should the future transit station area develop with an emphasis on primary jobs (including office and light- industrial uses) or mixed-use commercial (including retail, office, and higher density housing)? • Mixed-use commercial (3 graups supported) • Primary jobs (2 groups supported) • Both commercial and primary jobs (2 groups supported) Community members were divided about how the future transit station area should develop. Some community members expressed desire for both types af uses, while others were concerned that a mixed-use commercial center would detract from other commercial centers in the core of Wheat Ridge. Advocates for a mixed-use commercial emphasis noted the opportunity for transit oriented development so that people would not have to rely as much on their cars for transportotion. Envision Wheat Ridge Community Meeting Character Areas Exercise Executive Summary 7 B. AREA WEST OF 1-70 Should the area around the future Cabela's store develop with an emphasis on retail or primary jobslemploymene • Retail (6 groups supported) • Primary jobs (0 groups supported) • Both (2 groups supported) Again, community members were divided about how the area west of 1-70 (near the future Cabela's store) should develop. Comments included the need for potience to wait for a quality and suitable development for this area. Some community members saw potential for regional retail with the Cabela's stare as a primary anchor, while others saw opportunities to mix commercial and primary jobs, possibly as an extension of the future transit statian area. TOWN CENTER Do you think the community should prioritize the development of a Town Center? • Yes (6 groups supported) • Na (2 groups supported) Community members generally support the idea of a "Town Center" development; however, some people expressed interest in a number af smaller centers distributed throughout the community. Potential locations far the Tawn Center include Wadswarth at 44" Ave., Kipling Street at 38" Ave., the existing City Hall property (expanded ta the south), and along 38" Ave. Those who advocated for a Town Center envisianed it encompassing a variety of uses including City Hall, a public library, post office, cafes, restaurants, shops, galleries, retail, entertainment, landscaping, and gathering places. 32ND TO 38TH AVENUE AREA What is your perception of the neighborhood area between 32"dand 38"' Avenues between Sheridan and Wadsworth? Is this area relatively stable, in need of revitalization in certain areas, or gradually transitioning to other uses over time?? • Relatively stable (1 group supported) • In need of revitalization in certain areas (7 groups supported) • Gradually transitioning to other uses (1 group supported) Community members generally saw portions of this area as in need of revitalization and reinvestment. Many saw the potential for this area to transform into an area like the Highlands neighborhood in Denver, or a primary community gateway. Several people noted the need to focus on promoting home ownership due to the increasing number of rentals in this area and lack of property maintenance. Others added that new businesses and home improvement loans could help add stability. Envision Wheat Ridge Community Meeting Character Areas Exercise Executive Summary 8 Envision Wheat Ridge -Comprehensive Plan Update Wheat Ridge Council Update Envision WHEAT RIDGE Joint Council and Planning Commission Study Session April 6. 2009 Reminder: Schedule Wheal Ridge Comprehensive Plan Update--Schedule - • • • • • · Reminder, cont. Pion will contoin Gools, Policies, Actions and Maps. • FiKal ",aleg .... · Copotollmp<O¥emenl1 • Int",governn .. ntal 09'" .... '''' Presentation: Overview 1. Planning Process Update 2. Community Profile: Economic & Fiscal 3. Update and Discussion: ./ Draft Vision and Gools ./ Charader Areas ./ Key Choices 4. Next Steps Reminder: What will be in the Plan? City Code says it will address the following elements: • Established cha racter • Goals a nd objectives • Popula tion • l and use • Economic bose • Public facilities • Parks and open space • Transportation • Prevention of pollution • Resource conservation Reminder: Plan Preparatian/ Adoption • Planning Commission: • Must prepare and make a recommendation for the pion to Council. • City Council: • Must adopt it (City Code) and set policies to implement the pion. Envisio NMI""'i,oG. Envision Wheat Ridge -Comprehensive Plan Update Wheat Ridge Council Update Community Involvement Update Envision WHEAT RIDGE Website: EnvisionWheatRidge.com Welcome to EnvisIon Wheat Ridge . -_. '-'" -•.. -:"':,,-:~.'~--~ --; .. ..... .~-"!:'" ... ==-_ _T. • .. _._.-'--"::=~~-"':': _. '''':- Single-fomily neighborhoods local business!!s and inveslment Atlroclive signog!l Vibrant slreetscope$ Re(fllolion opportunities Tree canopy and ·country" feel Greenbetl. parks, and open spoce Convenienltronsportotion Pedestrion amenities Multi-uSII development Property moinleooflce An::hilecturol ond ortislic deloils , 2 Community Engogement Pion . '. Elected & Appointed ~ Key Policy Direction Citizen Adyisory Committee _ Community Insight Interviews (Stakeholders) _ Targeted Input Community Meetings ... Broad Input Technical Advisory Group ... TechnIcal Support Staff/Consultants ~ Process Leadership Website ~ On-going source Other Ways to Stay Involved: www.envisionwheotridge.com City Connections Newsletter ChannelS Next CAC Meeting: MAY 6,2009 -6:30P.M. Next Community Meeting: MAY 20,2009 -6:30P.M. - WHEAT RIDGE RECREATION r~I"'TJ:D Lock of community gateway/entrance City image and obility to ottroct residents and visilors Mix of businessM and stores Rondam orchile<turehignoge Run·down and doled properties Greenbelt occess ond signege Pedestrian spaces/sidewalks olong mojor streel'$ Lock of property maintenance No londscoping along commercial fronlogM Envision Wheat Ridge -Comprehensive Plan Update Wheat Ridge Council Update 3. Community Profile Prepared Profile Sections Since last Meeting: Land Use and Development Potential Economy and Fiscal Conditions • Parks, Recreation, and Open Space • Transportation Fiscol Conditions -" ---. -" ------Ayoiloble on website ( WWW ErwjSiOnWheotRidPe.com') Key Attributes: • Annual City budglll is $30 to 540 million • 60% of budgel revenues ore from sales tox 4. Droft Vision (work in progress) Wheat Ridge will be a prominent and sustaina ble city, with a bright future built upon the foundation of the community's major assets (one-of-o-kind neighborhoods, unique culture and history, abundant open space, terrific views, and proximity to Clear Creek). Th e community will balance its brood, resilient local economy that provides family wage jobs and thriving business districts with its friendly and comfortable neighborhoods, convenient tronsportotion options, valuable services, and a high quality of life for all residents. 3 Economics: How Much Land? • Residential Demand (2035): Potential future residential: apprax. 3,000 households • AHoched: 500-1,400 units, including townhomes/condos • Detached: 250-1,700 units Retail/Office/lndustriol Demond (2035): Additional 553 million in relaillpendir.g polenhollv allocal relailen • I 7 acres: neighborhood commercial uses • 107 acres: regional retail uses • 30-52 acres (180,000 to 3 I 5,000 sf): office • 140 acres (850,000 sf): industrial pw,"':'~ Fiscal, cont. • Great concern about losing current retailers / attracting new retailers • • Current City proiections indicate: • a relatively modest increase in revenues • greater budget expenses • potentially no reserves in near future. • The City is cuHing costs (postponing purchases and capital expenditures) • Significant efforts directed toward increasing revenues (aHracting / retaining retail.) Key Values (organize goals) • Promote a Resilient Economy with Balanced land Uses • Preserve and Reinvest in Neighborhoods and Housing • Enhance Community Character and Design • Increase Transportation Connections ond Options • Provide Quality Community Amenities, Services, and Resources • Focus on Sustainoble Community Growth nvisto ",",~r ' _, Envision Wheat Ridge -Comprehensive Plan Update Wheat Ridge Council Update What We've Been Hearing ... ·While still important, not as much interest in rural past. • Plan needs to be more bold (pro-revitalization in certain areas) • Discussion Character Areas • lower Density Neighborhoods • Neighborhood Revitalization and Transition Areas • Commercial/Mixed-Use Centers and Redevelopment Areas • Primary Job Areas • Transportation Improvement Areas 4 5. Character Areas Why have we been asking? • land use patterns matter! • Fiscal consequences and tradeoffs • Quality of life impacts • City and districts' ability to proyide services • Troruportolion system function • Environmental qvolity • Vision and goo Is will be tied to character areas • Precursor to a strategic land use plan lower Density Neighborhoods DRAFT ,. ..... .:. •• ' .. Envision Wheat Ridge -Comprehensive Plan Update Wheat Ridge Council Update Low Density Residential, also ... • Adopt design standards ~,~~ • Promote maintenance/energy efficient upgrades • Ensure zoning stability • Attract new young families • Make pedestrian improvements in targeted areas (not all) Neighborhood Transition Areas ----... _- ...... 5 Neighborhood Revitaliz.ation Areas Transitional Areas, also ... • Keep residential core, transition to higher density (even mixed-use) along corridors • Promote ownership -Add Ilcenters" • Maintain aHardability, but reinvest Envision Wheat Ridge -Comprehensive Plan Update Wheat Ridge Council Update Commercial Redevelopment and Center Areas -e e __ DRAFT , •• -~ •• -.-...-- Primary Job Areas 6 • ~ -!==--- Commercial Areas, also ... • Convert old strip commercial into mixed-use/neighborhood centers • Update major corridors (esp. gateways) • Mix local business/national retailers -Attract restaurants, upscale grocery hardware stores • Focus around Hospital: healthcare *--- Envision Wheat Ridge -Comprehensive Plan Update Wheat Ridge Council Update DRAFT ,"' ...... "0-.. • Retain existing • Support hospital growth • Attract clean: energy, biotech • Promote working and living in Wheat Ridge Transportation Improvement Areos Transportation Improvements, also ... -------e-__ 7 • Synchronize lights/crossing 'Improve sidewalks on maior corridors (not in lower density areas) . • Improve streetscape to spur business • Focus on senior needs fnvlsi .~ .. t. Envision Wheat Ridge -Comprehensive Plan Update Wheat Ridge Council Update Key Choices A. Transit Station B. W. of 1-10 C. Town Center? D. 32 nd to 38 th Aviel!!!!'!II!Il!!!I!II!I!!!I ....... , Character Areas Discussion What We Heard ... A. Transit Area: Mixed between retail, mixed-use and primarily iobs B. W. of I· 70: Most support retail (with some mix) C. Town Center: "Yes" but maybe smaller centers. Variety of uses. D. 32"d to 38·h: Needs revitalization Envision WHEAT RIDGE To Stay Involved: -www.envisionwheatridge.com -City Connections Newsletter -ChannelS -CAC Meeting (May 6) -Community Meeting (May 20) (nvis' ,,~,~ .. 8 •• , . , .. DISCUSSION Key Choices: A. Transit (TOO) Site -Mix of Uses? B. Cabala's Site -Mix? C. Town Center -Where? D. 3200 to 38tn -Transitional? nvis' w"'~ .~" Strategic Topics in May 1. Fiscal/Economic 2. Design/Density 3. Transportation Corridors :r+ern 3 •• < ~' _ y City of ·~WheatB.;L..dge ~OMMUNI1Y' DEVELOPMENT Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Randy Young, City Manage~ FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND Kenneth, Johnstone, Community Development Director Sally Payne, Senior Planner March 23 , 2009 April 6, 2009 City Council Study Session Potential projects for use of CDBG funds The City receives an annual allocation of Federal Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Jefferson County. The City bas approximately $133,000 of unexpended flmds from our 2007 allocation that needs to be spent so the County is not over their allowed limit for unexpended funds. In addition, the County has indicated they will be recapturing approximately $175,000 of CDBG funds that also needs to be spent. The County has indicated this $175,000 could be redistributed to Wheat Ridge if we can identify an eligible project or projects. Therefore, there is approximately $308,000 in COBG funds that needs to be committed by July I, 2009. [n 2008, City Council adopted a policy for how to use CDBG funding, which states the following: The City shall use CDBG funds to support implementation of the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy. This includes: 1) revitalization and infrastructure improvements to distressed commercial corridors and low to moderate income neighborhoods to eliminate slum and blight; 2) improvements to residential housing through the rehabilitation of existing rental and owner occupied housing; 3) initiatives to increase home ownership; and 4) economic and communily development and redevelopment opportunities and programs. In 2008, the City also made specific allocations of2007 CDBG·funds: • $50,000 to JCHA for their single family rehab program • $50,000 to the Senior Resource Center capital campaign Late in 2008, at Councilmember Gokey's initiation, the City Council approved a motion allocating an additional $100,000 of2007 funds to the JCHA's single family rehab program. Ideally, the City's 2008 and 2009 jurisdictional funds will be put towards an economic development project such as 44th and Wadsworth or a project on 38th Ave. at possibly High Ct. This type of project would best implement City Council 's policy of expending CDBG funds to support the NRS. ACTION ITEM Given the fact that we do not have a project currently moving forward at 441h and Wadsworth, the City needs to identity another manner in which to spend the $308,000. The spending needs to be consistent with CDBG regulations and the policy Council adopted last year. City staff from Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works have identified potential projects for expenditure of these short term CDBG funds : The following ideas were generated. Economic development projects that were discussed include: To provide grants to vacant restaurant owners on 381h Ave. to assist them in doing renovations that would help them release the restaurants. (need to confirm interior improvements are eligible) Energy efficiency grants to businesses to update their properties. Fayade improvements to businesses in a targeted area like 381h Ave. and Teller St. Potential Parks and Recreation projects include but are not limited to: Replaster Leisure Pool at Recreation Center -$120,000 Installation of slide tray nm out tray at outdoor pool -$30,000 estimated Senior/Community Center front desk remodel and portico renovation -$25,000 Independence St. Bridge redecking Open Space -$25,000 The eligibility of the above projects would need to be confirmed with HUD. Projects that are considered "routine maintenance" of public facilities are generally not considered eligible for funding. Public Works has indicated the following projects could potentially be completed using these funds: Reconstruction of Lee St. north of 441h Ave. -$200,000 Reconstruction of Jellison St. south of 44th Ave. -$190,000 Storm sewer west of Wadsworth Blvd. on 48 1h Ave. -$240,000 Drainage on Garrison St. -$250,000 Another option that has been discussed is putting the funds towards multi-family rental inspection program through the funding of additional contract staff in either Community Development or the Police Department. It is estimated this program would cost approximately $100,000 for a pilot program to inspect all multi-family properties in complexes with 10 or more units. The long term goal would be to have the program be self-sustaining through rental registration fees . It is not recommended that CDBG be looked at as an ongoing revenue source for this program as it would tie up future years of COBG funding representing a policy shift in the use of CDBG funds. Additional funding for programs that WR2020 provides would be yet another manner in which to spend the funds, though there has generally been reluctance by WR2020 to accept CDBG funds for their programs. ST AFF RECOMMENDATION After reviewing the above options for expenditure of the funds, staff recommends dividing the funds as stated below: -$100,000 to the multi-family rental inspection pilot program -$100,000 to WR2020 for a targeted loan or grant program for commercial reinvestment projects on 38 th Ave. Remaining approximately $113,000 to Parks and Recreation projects. Staff would like direction from City Council on how to expend the potential $308,000 of CDBG funds. Once we have a list of possible project(s), staff will work with Jefferson County Community Development staff to ensure that all selected projects meet national CDBG objectives and are eligible projects.