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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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• 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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Road Improvement
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wheat Ridge Council Update
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Joint Council and Planning
Commission Study Session
April 6. 2009
Reminder: Schedule
Wheal Ridge Comprehensive Plan Update--Schedule
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Reminder, cont.
Pion will contoin Gools, Policies,
Actions and Maps.
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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.
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Community Involvement
Update
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Website: EnvisionWheatRidge.com
Welcome to
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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 ,
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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
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Next CAC Meeting:
MAY 6,2009 -6:30P.M.
Next Community Meeting:
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Commercial Redevelopment and
Center Areas
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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
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• Retain existing
• Support hospital growth
• Attract clean: energy, biotech
• Promote working and living in
Wheat Ridge
Transportation Improvement Areos
Transportation Improvements, also ...
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• Synchronize lights/crossing
'Improve sidewalks on maior
corridors (not in lower density
areas) .
• Improve streetscape to spur
business
• Focus on senior needs
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Key Choices
A. Transit Station
B. W. of 1-10
C. Town Center?
D. 32
nd to 38
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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
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DISCUSSION
Key Choices:
A. Transit (TOO) Site -Mix of Uses?
B. Cabala's Site -Mix?
C. Town Center -Where?
D. 3200 to 38tn -Transitional?
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Strategic Topics in May
1. Fiscal/Economic
2. Design/Density
3. Transportation Corridors
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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.