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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/2011MINUTES RENEWAL WHEAT RIDGE January 18, 2011 1. 2 3. 4. Call the Meeting to Order The meeting of Renewal Wheat Ridge was called to order by Vice Chair Pettit at 6:02 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29'' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Roll Call of Members Board Members Present: Board Members Absent: James Bahrenburg Janet Leo Walt Pettit Larry Schulz Rick Adams Tom Radigan Also Attending: Patrick Goff, Executive Director Corey Hoffmann, RWR Attorney Steve Art, Economic Development/ Urban Renewal Manager Nick Moore, Weston Solutions Jared Johnson, Weston Solutions Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Patrick Goff announced that Becky Bye had resigned from Renewal Wheat Ridge. Approval of Minutes — December 7, 2010 It was moved by Larry Schulz and seconded by James Bahrenburg to approve the minutes of December 7, 2010 as presented. The motion carried 4 -0. Public Forum (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) There were no members of the public present. Renewal Wheat Ridge - 1 — January 18, 2011 5. Introduction of New Economic Development/Urban Renewal Manager Patrick Goff introduced Steve Art, the City's new Economic Development/Urban Renewal Manager. 6. 44 and Wadsworth Redevelopment Demolition Technical Approach — Weston Solutions Mr. Moore stated that demolition of their property should be complete in approximately two months. Requests for Proposals (RFP) have been issued soliciting bids from demolition/abatement contractors. Weston will act as the general contractor. Corey Hoffmann stated that the Infrastructure Improvement Agreement was not included with the Amended Master Development Agreement. A draft of this agreement will be sent to Weston on January 19 The agreement will direct Weston to authorize, through separate notices, work to proceed in whatever increments are budgeted and approved. Walt Pettit asked if utilities were included in the site review. Mr. Moore said that no public water mains were identified that would be impacted by the demolition work. Mr. Pettit requested that Weston work with Perry Nichol at the Wheat Ridge Water District. Mr.Moore stated that the affected area will be fenced off during demolition and an on -site manager will be present. The goal is to complete demolition within sixty calendar days. Noise and dust controls will be in place during demolition. Walt Pettit suggested that signage be placed on the property indicating the participation of Renewal Wheat Ridge in the project. 7. Community Development Referral — Zone Change — RV America (11808 W. 44 Avenue) The Community Development Department received a request for approval of a zone change from Commercial -One and Commercial -One with use conditions to Mixed Use - Commercial Interstate and Mixed Use - Neighborhood for property located at 11808 West 44 Avenue. Approval of a zoning change to Mixed Use - Commercial Interstate and Mixed Use Neighborhood is requested to allow future development of the property in accordance with the City's mixed use zone districts. Renewal Wheat Ridge is charged with determining whether or not the request falls within the urban renewal area guidelines. Renewal Wheat Ridge -2— January 18, 2011 Following discussion, the Board found that the request does fall within the urban renewal area guidelines. 8. Resolution 01 -2011— Designated Public Place for the Posting of Meeting Notices It was moved by Larry Schulz and seconded by James Bahrenburg to approve Resolution 01 -2011 designating the city hall lobby area as the location for posting meeting notices for the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal. The motion carried 4 -0. 9. Resolution 02 -2011 — Approving a Supplemental Budget Appropriation for 2010. The public hearing was opened. No members of the public were present and the public hearing was closed. It was moved by Janet Leo and seconded by James Bahrenburg to approve Resolution 02 -201, amending the fiscal year 2010 Urban Renewal Budget to reflect the approval of a supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $4,638.75 for purposes of the sales tax increment payment to Wheat Ridge Cyclery. The motion carried 4 -0. 10. Other Matters Mr. Goff reviewed a conceptual plan recently presented by Wazee Partners for a 4 -story apartment housing project for seniors at 44 and Upham. Eight -eight units are proposed consisting of 75% one bedroom units and 25% two - bedroom units. Wazee Partners indicated that CHFA is favorable to granting tax credits for this project. Board members did not indicate any objection to the proposed project. • Mr. Goff advised the Board that Jefferson County is still committed to constructing a 20,000 square foot building on the 44 and Wadsworth site. 11. Adjournment It was moved by James Bahrenburg and seconded by Larry Schulz to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. The motion carried 4 -0. Walt Pettit, Vice Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secre ry" Renewal Wheat Ridge January 18, 2011 -3—