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WHEAT RIDGE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY
June 16, 2009
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by
Chair Adams at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building,
7500 West 29 h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority Members Present: Rick Adams
James Bahrenburg
Becky Bye
Janet Leo
Walt Pettit
Tom Radigan
Larry Schulz
Also attending: Patrick Goff, Executive Director
Corey Hoffrnann, WRURA Attorney
Kathy Field, Administrative Assistant
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 5, 2009
It was moved by Walt Pettit and seconded by James Bahrenberg to approve
the minutes of May 5, 2009 as presented. The motion passed 6-1 with Becky
Bye abstaining.
4. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not
appearing on the agenda.)
There was no one present to address the Authority.
5. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to come before the Authority.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. 44th and Wadsworth Easement Status
Corey Hoffmann stated that it is apparent the access easement between the First
Bank property and the Gemini property came together as one to extinguish the
easement.
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Some questions were raised during discussion; therefore it was moved by Larry
Schulz and seconded by James Bahrenberg to order and review title work for
the Gemini property. The motion carried 7-0.
B. WZ-09-03/Sach (RV America) Zone Change Request
The city received a request for a zone change from Commercial-One and
Commercial-One with use conditions to Planned Commercial Development and
approval of an Outline Development Plan for 11808 W. 44th Avenue. The
requested zone change to Planned Commercial Development would allow for a
variety of commercial uses on the entire property.
The Authority found that the proposed use is not in conformance with the West
44th Avenue and Ward Road Redevelopment Plan. The current Plan recommends
that the land use for the subject property should be Community Commercial on
the northern portion and Residential on the southern portion.
The Authority also found that, due to the proposed I-70 access ramp relocation,
the nature of the area will change making commercial uses on the subject property
a more viable option. In addition, more specific redevelopment information may
show that a mix of uses on the subject property could be found in compliance
with the current West 44th Avenue and Ward Road Redevelopment Plan.
It was moved by Janet Leo and seconded by James Bahrenberg that the
Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority finds the proposed use is not in
conformance with the West 44th Avenue and Ward Road Redevelopment
Plan; however, due to the proposed I-70 access ramp relocation, the nature of
the area will change making commercial uses on the subject property a more
viable option. Further, more specific redevelopment information may show
that a mix of uses on the subject property could be found in compliance with
the current West 44th Avenue and Ward Road Redevelopment Plan.
The motion carried 7-0.
C. Corporate Identity Package Proposal
Patrick Goff reviewed the agreement to provide a corporate identity package for
the Authority.
D. Acquisition of 7300 W. 44th Avenue - CDBG Funding
Patrick Goff introduced this matter. City Council approved a resolution on
June 8, 2009 to approve allocation of the City's 2007 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) jurisdictional allocation and also some Jefferson County
Economic Development funds for acquisition of this property. The property
owner is still willing to sell. The property was appraised in June of 2008. An
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appraisal update has been commissioned and is projected to be complete by the
end of next week. Negotiations will begin once the appraisal update is received.
E. 3718 Ames Street - Property Disposition Discussion
Patrick Goff invited discussion on disposition of the Ames Street property. A
consensus was reached to sell the property. Patrick Goff was directed to contact
the party who had previously expressed an interest in purchasing the property.
F. I-70/Kipling Corridors URA Plan Tentative Schedule
Patrick Goff presented the following new tentative schedule for meetings
concerning the I-70/Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan.
July 7 Original blight findings and draft urban renewal plan presented to
WRURA
July 20 Study session with City Council
August 6 Planning Commission hearing
August 10 Final public hearing before City Council
Mr. Goff stated that there were no strong negatives expressed at the stakeholder
meeting.
7. OTHER MATTERS
• Patrick Goff stated that quotes have been received to repair the fencing around
the 44th and Wadsworth property. It would cost about $1000 to repair it and
about $1700 to remove the fence. He has given direction for the fence to be
removed.
• Patrick Goff distributed a letter from a realtor interested in purchasing
properties for development purposes in the area from Youngfield Street east to
Van Gordon and 42`h Avenue north to 44th Avenue.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. The next meeting will be July 7, 2009.
Rick Adams, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Recording ecretary
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