HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-22 - Study Session Agenda PacketSTUDY SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W. 29th Ave. Wheat Ridge CO April 18, 2022
6:30 p.m.
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Public Comment on Agenda Items
1. Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Update
2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – Ordinance Update 3. Preferred Concept Designs for the “Green” on 38th Avenue
4. Staff Report(s)
5. Elected Officials’ Report(s)
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director
Patrick Goff, City Manager FROM: Jeff Hirt, Senior Neighborhood Planner DATE: April 8, 2022 (for April 18 study session)
SUBJECT: Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Update
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study session agenda item is to update City Council on the Let’s Talk
Resident Engagement Program and to: 1. Share detailed reports from the recently completed Anderson Park and Fruitdale neighborhood resident engagement “blitzes”; and 2. Provide an update on the Let’s Talk Program Work Plan following completion of
neighborhoods five and six of ten.
BACKGROUND: The Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program launched in September 2020 and has now completed engagement “blitzes” in six of ten neighborhoods. The program continues to affirm the 2019 Neighborhood Revitalition Strategy (NRS) finding that there is a high demand among
residents for this type of focused engagement. From October 2021 to March 2022, City staff heard from 232 Anderson Park and Fruitdale residents. Since the program launched, City staff have heard from over 1,100 residents in the six completed neighborhoods. Blitz Two: Anderson Park and Fruitdale The format of a Let’s Talk blitz includes about 5 months of engagement in two rounds. Round 1
asks open ended questions to understand what people love or need in their respective
neighborhoods. City staff analyzed Round 1 input to identify the most popular discussion topics in Anderson Park and Fruitdale. Round 2 proposed potential action items in response to resident feedback.
Let’s Talk - Blitz Template
Item No. 1
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The input from Anderson Park and Fruitdale residents has been extensive and covered wideranging topics. Attachments 2 and 3 are the full engagement blitz reports for each
neighborhood. These reports follow the same structure as the preceding blitzes and provide a
neighborhood-specific, detailed summary of how many residents participated, how they were reached, and what they told us through these two rounds of input and conversations from October 2021 to March 2022. Let’s Talk Program Work Plan Highlights The Let’s Talk Program has an evolving work plan that is updated at the end of each blitz. This work plan reflects the action items that residents have weighed in on through the
program from October 2020 to present. Attachment 1 is the current work plan reflecting action items from the six completed neighborhoods.
Each work plan item includes a brief description, neighborhood-specific rankings and levels of support,
alignment with City Council strategic priorities and City Council adopted plans, and the status. The status categories include those that City staff propose to advance in the near term, those which entail budget requests, those that require City Council policy direction at some future
date, and those to monitor but with no action proposed in the near term. The following work plan items are additions reflecting input from Blitz Three (Anderson Park and Fruitdale) and are new since City Council’s last program update in October 2021. Attachment 1 has details on each
of these items.
New and Notable Work Plan Items:
• Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property – Anderson Park
respondents ranked this #1 of 8 potential action items,
with 76% in support.
• Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park – Fruitdale respondents ranked this #6 of 8 potential action items,
with 61% in support.
• Provide Mobile Facilities to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People Experiencing Homelessness – This topic was raised in both neighborhoods. Anderson Park respondents ranked this #5 of 8 potential action items, with 55% in support. Fruitdale
resident blitz respondents ranked this #6 of 8 potential action items, with 43% in support.
• Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance (in Anderson Park and/or Fruitdale) – This topic was raised in both neighborhoods. Anderson Park respondents ranked this #2 of 8 potential action items, with 71% in support. Fruitdale resident blitz respondents ranked this #3 of 8 potential action items, with 71% in support.
Let’s Talk Blitz #3 Reports
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Select Updates to Ongoing Program Work Plan Items: Several action items in the Let’s Talk Work Plan originated from the program’s earlier
neighborhood blitzes and have been advanced since the last Council update in October 2021.
Attachment 1 provides more detail on each of these. Notable status updates include:
• Improve 38th Avenue between Kipling and Youngfield – The design and community engagement for this project is planned to start in fall 2022.
• Improve Youngfield Corridor – The City’s Urban Renewal Authority issued bonds in late 2022 to fund these improvements, and the design and community engagement process is planned to start in summer 2022.
• Improve Otis Street Clear Creek Trail Access – The City was awarded a $196,668 grant
from Jefferson County Open Space in early 2022 to support Clear Creek trail
improvements, including improvements to the Otis Street trailhead area.
• Improve 35th Avenue for Walking and Bicycling – The City’s 5-year Capital Improvements Plan now includes $500,000 for improvements in 2023. The project will evaluate the segment from Teller to Sheridan Street with community engagement planned
to start in spring 2022.
• Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) Program, Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues – City Council’s 2022 budget provided an increase in funding from
previous years to better accommodate increasing demand for these programs.
• Improve Communications on Development Projects with Potential Neighborhood Impacts – City Council passed a zoning code amendment in late 2021 that now requires letter notice to property owners and occupants for public hearings associated with
development applications. City staff have also allocated resources and hired a consultant
to complete a new publicly-accesible online development map planned for release in late 2022.
• Broaden Housing Options, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – The City applied for and
received a $150,000 grant for an Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan that is
planned for completion in late 2022. City Council is also scheduled to advance towards new ADU rules with a study session on April 18, 2022 and an ordinance expected to follow. One of the Let’s Talk Program’s guiding principles is to “build trust between city staff and neighborhoods through demonstration that the city is listening and being responsive.” This April, City staff are circling back to residents that have registered with the Let’s Talk Program in Anderson Park, Applewood, Bel Aire, East Wheat Ridge, Fruitdale, and Leppla Manor to let
them know how the City is responding to their feedback by highlighting some of these planned
actions set forth in the program’s work plan. Thanks to the growing registration list on the What’s Up Wheat Ridge online platform, there are over 1,100 residents that will soon learn how the City is listening and taking responsive actions through this program. Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Blitz #4, Next Steps The program is on track to cover all ten neighborhoods by mid-2023. The next two neighborhoods to focus on and their timing are selected based on several factors. These include
whether there are already community engagement efforts underway or forthcoming in the neighborhood, if there are any nearby major changes anticipated soon, an equitable distribution across the city and City Council districts, and staff resources available.
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Throughout the spring and summer of 2022, Let’s Talk program staff will be focused on managing or supporting several of the Work Plan Items described above. Blitz #4 will likely start
in late summer or fall 2022.
Blitz #4 will likely be in Southeast Wheat Ridge and Paramount Park for a few reasons. Both neighborhoods are seeing significant changes with continued interest in residential infill development in Southeast Wheat Ridge and investment along Kipling in Paramount Park.
Moreover, the two other remaining neighborhoods—Lutheran/Crown Hill and North I-70—are
not currently at an opportune time for resident engagement. Many new residential units continue to get built in the North I-70 neighborhood around the Ward Road Station, and engagement will make more sense as construction winds down and tenancy stabilizes. In the Lutheran/Crown Hill neighborhood, the City adopted the Lutheran Legacy Campus Master Plan in October 2021. That
campus accounts for nearly a quarter of the land area in the Lutheran/Crown Hill boundary, and
that process included community engagement on a vision for a site. Further engagement of that neighborhood may make more sense when the Lutheran campus project has advanced, and there are (hopefully) more answers than questions.
Let’s Talk Neighborhood Map (updated March 2022)
CITY COUNCIL FEEDBACK REQUESTED City staff is requesting general feedback on the Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program after
completion of neighborhoods five and six and specific feedback on the work plan (Attachment
1). Attachments 1. Let’s Talk Program Work Plan (April 2022)
2. Anderson Park Engagement Blitz Report
3. Fruitdale Engagement Blitz Report
ATTACHMENT 1
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan
This work plan summarizes the action items the City has presented to Let’s Talk neighborhoods in response to resident feedback from October 2020 to
present. It includes a brief description of the item, identifies which neighborhoods have weighed in on the action item and their ranking and level of
support1, notes alignment with any City Council-adopted policies or current strategic priorities, and includes the current status of each item. The Anderson
Park, Applewood, Bel Aire, East Wheat Ridge, Fruitdale, and Leppla Manor Engagement Blitz Reports provide more detailed summaries of the respective
action items and resident input and can be found at www.whatsupwheatridge.com/lets-talk.
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan (updated April 2022)
Work Plan Item Description
Neighborhood
Input to Date
(rank/support)
City Council and Adopted City Policy Alignment
Status (Categories: Advance in 2022/2023, Request
Budget/Increase Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council
Policy Direction, Monitor)
Improve 38th
Avenue between
Kipling and
Youngfield Streets
for Walking and
Biking
Evaluate preferred concepts followed by developing cost estimates and funding
options with a community process.
Applewood (1 of 10, 81%
support)
Reexamining and advancing sidewalks on 38th Avenue is one of City Council’s 2021-2022 strategic priorities. The City’s adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2017) identifies this corridor as
a priority for related improvements.
Advance in 2022-2023, Potentially Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council Policy Direction City staff are finalizing a scope of work for consultant services for the design phase that will include community engagement planned to start in Fall 2022.
Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management
Program (NTMP) Program
Increase funding and/or staffing for this
program that includes a community and
technical process to evaluate streets for
various traffic calming strategies.
Bel Aire
(1 of 8, 74%
support)
The City’s adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (2017) recommends expansion
of the NTMP program (p. 30).
Recommended Increased Budget for 2022-2023 City Council approved a budget increase for the NTMP program from $24,000 in 2021 to $100,000 in 2022. This increase in funding will expand the ability for staff to be more
responsive to an increasing number of resident requests and potentially fund some physical improvements that come out
of the program.
Leppla Manor
(2 of 9, 61%
support)
East Wheat Ridge
(6 of 9, 78%
support)
Applewood
(10 of 10, 61%
support)
Anderson Park (6 of 8, 60% support)
Fruitdale
(1 of 8, 75%
support)
1 This number reflects the percentage of respondents in each neighborhood that said they either support or strongly support this action item.
ATTACHMENT 1
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan (updated April 2022)
Work Plan Item Description Neighborhood Input to Date
(rank/support)
City Council and Adopted City Policy
Alignment
Status (Categories: Advance in 2022/2023, Request Budget/Increase Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council
Policy Direction, Monitor)
Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements
Evaluate targeted (i.e., short term) and
cost-effective strategies to improve
commercial areas of West 44th Avenue
within the City’s public right-of-way.
“Targeted” and “cost-effective” would
mean working within the existing street
configuration, without changing lanes or
impacting traffic flow, and without any
reconstruction of the street.
Leppla Manor
(1 of 9, 81%
support) The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy
(NRS) (2019) identifies 44th Avenue west of
Wadsworth on the short list of future
priority corridors for planning and
improvements. The 44th Avenue Subarea
Plan is targeted for adoption by City Council
in Fall 2022.
Monitor
City staff intends to explore both short- and long-term
opportunities for such targeted improvements in 2022. These
opportunities could include tactical urbanism or pop-up
improvements, property/business owner driven projects,
grant programs, or capital project budget requests. The 44th
Avenue Subarea Plan is currently underway and may provide
guidance for any such improvements in the area between Youngfield Street and Clear Creek.
Anderson Park
(3 of 8, 79%
support)
Fruitdale
(2 of 8, 86%
support)
Implement the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan (east) “Main Street” Vision
Advance the vision in adopted plans and other efforts to date that addresses 38th Avenue between Wadsworth and Sheridan in east Wheat Ridge.
East Wheat Ridge (1 of 9, 81% support)
Reexamining and advancing sidewalks on 38th Avenue is one of City Council’s 2021-2022 strategic priorities. The adopted 38th Avenue Corridor Plan (2011) and Conceptual Streetscape Design (2014) both provide direction to advance a “main street” vision for 38th Avenue between Wadsworth and Sheridan.
Advance Some Elements in 2022/2023, Will Require City
Council Policy Direction
City staff are actively advancing The Green on 38th project to
advance a strategic element of the “main street” vision.
Community input received in Fall 2021 is informing
development of conceptual plans in 2022. More information
on this project to develop a future public gathering space in
front of Stevens Elementary can be found at:
https://whatsupwheatridge.com/the-green-at-38th.
Improve Youngfield
Corridor
Improve the Youngfield Street corridor
(for segments within Wheat Ridge) by
addressing a range of topics including
vehicular traffic flow, walking and biking
access and safety, signage, landscaping,
and other enhancements.
Applewood
(2 of 10, 78%
support)
The City’s adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan (2017) identifies this corridor as
a priority for related improvements.
Advance in 2022/2023 with Bond Funding
The City’s Urban Renewal Authority (URA) issued bonds in
November 2021 to fund improvements. The URA has initiated
the design phase and City staff are currently working with a
consultant to develop a scope of work, with community
engagement planned to start in Summer 2022. The design
concepts will address bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular traffic
and corridor beautification. Construction will be covered by
bond funds and will follow completion of CDOT’s I-70 over
32nd Avenue bridge replacement.
ATTACHMENT 1
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan (updated April 2022)
Work Plan Item Description Neighborhood Input to Date
(rank/support)
City Council and Adopted City Policy
Alignment
Status (Categories: Advance in 2022/2023, Request Budget/Increase Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council
Policy Direction, Monitor)
Address Accessory
Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
Address Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
in the City’s zoning regulations, whereas
the City does not currently acknowledge
these types of units as any different from
other types of dwelling units.
The action item related to ADUs was
framed more broadly to Bel Aire and
East Wheat Ridge residents to “broaden
housing options,” which also included
whether more residential should be
allowed on the city’s commercial
corridors.
Bel Aire (2 of 8, 61%
support)
This is one of City Council’s 2021-2022
strategic priorities. The 2019 NRS recommends addressing ADUs starting as
early as 2021.
Advance in 2022, Will Require City Council Policy Direction
In late 2021, City Council gave policy direction to allow ADUs
in all residential zone districts, with standards to address
impacts and a process to legalize existing nonconforming ADUs. City Council has another study session scheduled on
April 18, 2022, to work towards a zoning code amendment in
2022.
East Wheat Ridge
(2 of 9, 73%
support)
Leppla Manor
(4 of 9, 68%
support)
Applewood (9 of 10, 46% support)
Explore Rezoning
38th and Miller
Street Area for
Neighborhood
Commercial
Consider a rezoning process for the
approximately 9-acre area around 38th
Avenue and Miller Street that is
currently zoned for commercial uses to
support it becoming a “neighborhood
main street” area.
Applewood
(3 of 10, 78%
support)
The 2019 NRS calls for enabling residents
(through this resident engagement program)
to identify possible rezonings for
neighborhood retail (p. 55).
Monitor
City staff will gauge interest from the adjacent Paramount
Park neighborhood in a future blitz and will evaluate inquiries
from property owners as they arise about rezoning this area
to a neighborhood-scale retail zone district.
Improve Otis Street Clear Creek Trail Access
Evaluate improvements around the Otis
Street Clear Creek trailhead and in the
area leading to it. Improvements could
include new wayfinding signage leading
to the trailhead from the neighborhood,
parking area improvements addressing
drainage, and enhanced buffering from
I-70.
Leppla Manor
(3 of 9, 75% support)
The City’s adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan (2017) identifies this as a future
priority connection from 48th Avenue to the
trailhead.
Advance in 2022/2023 The City was awarded a $196,668 grant from Jefferson County
Open Space in early 2022 to support Clear Creek trail improvements, including improvements specifically to the Otis Street trailhead area.
ATTACHMENT 1
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan (updated April 2022)
Work Plan Item Description Neighborhood Input to Date
(rank/support)
City Council and Adopted City Policy
Alignment
Status (Categories: Advance in 2022/2023, Request Budget/Increase Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council
Policy Direction, Monitor)
Improve 35th
Avenue for Walking and Bicycling
Add bicycle and pedestrian
improvements on 35th Avenue from approximately Sheridan to Teller Street.
East Wheat Ridge
(3 of 9, 76%
support)
The City’s adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan (2017) recommends related improvements to this segment of road.
Advance in 2022, Request Budget for 2023
City staff have included the design of 35th Avenue bicycle and
pedestrian improvements with a community process as part
of our 2022 work plan. The 5-year CIP assigns $500,000
toward construction in 2023. This project would evaluate the
segment from Teller to Sheridan Streets and aligns with the
City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, East Wheat Ridge
resident input, and City staff’s assessment of residential
streets in need of improvement. Community engagement is
planned to start in late Spring 2022 on this project.
Policies and/or Rules to Support Improvements to Appearance of
Commercial Corridors
This could include new design standards
and guidelines, zoning rule changes, or
other City tools to promote aesthetic
improvements to corridors like 44th
Avenue, 38th Avenue, and Wadsworth.
Bel Aire
(3 of 8, 90%
support) “Commercial Corridor Code Review” is one
of City Council’s 2021-2022 strategic
priorities.
Advance in 2022/2023, Will Require City Council Policy Direction Staff will discuss this topic with City Council at a future study session, likely in late 2022. East Wheat Ridge
(4 of 9, 88%
support)
Adopt Tree
Preservation Rules
Create new rules that either require or
encourage retention of mature, healthy
trees or a like-for-like replacement of
trees removed.
Bel Aire (6 of 8, 83%
support)
The Comprehensive Plan (2009)
recommends tree preservation rules (p. 98).
Advance Related Elements in 2022, Monitor, Requires City
Council Policy Direction
The City launched a Hazardous Tree Removal Grant Program
in 2021 that provided grants to private landowners for
removal of dead or dying hazardous trees at risk and
opportunities to plant new trees in certain locations. The
program is funded again for 2022, and more information can
be found here.
City staff has no plans to advance any tree preservation rules
on private property in the near term based on mixed resident
feedback and no City Council direction to do so.
East Wheat Ridge
(5 of 9, 79%
support)
Applewood
(4 of 10, 73% support)
Leppla Manor
(8 of 9, 69%
support)
ATTACHMENT 1
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan (updated April 2022)
Work Plan Item Description Neighborhood Input to Date
(rank/support)
City Council and Adopted City Policy
Alignment
Status (Categories: Advance in 2022/2023, Request Budget/Increase Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council
Policy Direction, Monitor)
Improve Access to
Clear Creek
Evaluate improving current Clear Creek
access points and explore creating new
access points, then develop a funding
strategy.
Applewood (5 of 10, 68% support)
Clear Creek is recognized as one of the City’s
most valuable assets in multiple adopted
plans including the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan.
Monitor
City staff will continue to evaluate improving existing access
opportunities to the Clear Creek trail and greenbelt and
considering new ones in concert with identifying funding
opportunities (e.g., through Jefferson County Open Space).
The 44th Avenue Subarea Plan is planned for City Council
adoption in Fall 2022 and part of this effort may be identifying
opportunities for improved trail access.
Implement Targeted
Traffic Calming on
32nd Avenue
between Kipling and
Youngfield Streets
Evaluate targeted and cost-effective
strategies for traffic calming on 32nd
Avenue from Kipling to Youngfield
Streets.
Applewood
(7 of 10, 64%
support)
The City’s adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan (2017) does not specifically
identify this stretch for any traffic calming,
but has policies supporting evaluation of
such measures when warranted on any
residential street.
Monitor
No action is planned at this time, but City staff will remain
open to evaluating a future project to address targeted traffic
calming measures on this roadway segment.
Improve Apel-Bacher
Park
Evaluate a range of park improvements which could include better playground
equipment, landscaping, and other amenities.
Leppla Manor
(5 of 9, 68%
support)
The City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) recommends investigating the park’s
use patterns and making improvements (p. 96).
Advance in 2022/2023 The City has budgeted for a 2022 playground replacement.
These improvements will solicit community feedback starting in Spring 2022.
Expand Hopper Hollow Park
Conduct outreach to private property
owners adjacent to the park that may be
interested in selling their property to the
City to expand the square footage of the
park.
Leppla Manor
(7 of 9, 59%
support)
Hopper Hollow Park’s construction (2016)
followed guidance from the City’s adopted
2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Monitor
No action is planned at this time, but City staff will continue
to remain open to discussion with adjacent property owners
that may be interested in selling to the City to expand the
park.
ATTACHMENT 1
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan (updated April 2022)
Work Plan Item Description Neighborhood Input to Date
(rank/support)
City Council and Adopted City Policy
Alignment
Status (Categories: Advance in 2022/2023, Request Budget/Increase Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council
Policy Direction, Monitor)
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Expand these programs in recognition that they promote both community
building and improved property maintenance. More information can be found on this partnership between the
City and Localworks here.
Bel Aire
(7 of 8, 91%
support)
The 2019 NRS calls attention to property
maintenance and code enforcement as a key
issue (see neighborhood metrics on pp. 25-
33), and the 2009 Comprehensive Plan calls
for similar efforts (p. 55).
Advance in 2022
City Council approved a budget increase from $37,000 in 2021
to $57,000 in 2022 for this program. As a result, each event
can be extended to accommodate more demand (in years
past, people have nearly always been turned away for each
event). There are four events scheduled for Summer 2022.
Information can be found at: www.wearelocalworks.org/our-
programs/tlc-wheat-ridge/clean-up-days/.
East Wheat Ridge
(8 of 9, 85% support)
Applewood
(6 of 10, 91%
support)
Leppla Manor
(6 of 9, 79%
support)
Anderson Park (6 of 8, 87% support)
Fruitdale
(5 of 8, 82%
support)
Expand Bulk Plane
Expand current bulk plane rules to apply
to more residential areas to regulate building size. More information on the current rules and how they were
developed can be found here.
Bel Aire
(5 of 8, 63%
support)
“Implementing bulk plane in all residential
zone districts” is one of City Council’s 2021-2022 strategic priorities.
Advance in 2022/2023, Requires City Council Policy Direction
City Council plans to address this item at a study session on May 16, 2022.
East Wheat Ridge
(7 of 9, 59%
support)
Applewood
(8 of 10, 57%
support)
Leppla Manor
(9 of 9, 46%
support)
Anderson Park (8 of 8, 50% support)
Fruitdale
(8 of 8, 46%
support)
ATTACHMENT 1
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan (updated April 2022)
Work Plan Item Description Neighborhood Input to Date
(rank/support)
City Council and Adopted City Policy
Alignment
Status (Categories: Advance in 2022/2023, Request Budget/Increase Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council
Policy Direction, Monitor)
Improve
Communications on
Development
Projects with
Potential
Neighborhood
Impacts
Expand notice to stakeholders for some
development applications and expand
available information for pending and
active development projects.
Bel Aire
(4 of 8, 81%
support)
“New efforts in engagement of community
in government and understanding of City
processes” is one of eight City Council’s
2021-2022 strategic priorities.
Advance in 2022
City staff are addressing this topic on multiple fronts. In 2019-
2020, the City created new engagement tools – Wheat Ridge
Speaks for online engagement with public hearings, and
What’s Up Wheat Ridge for other types of engagement.
A zoning code amendment was approved in late 2021
whereby property owners and occupants now get letter
notice of public hearings for development applications.
The City is developing a new online, publicly-accessible map
showing public and private development and infrastructure
projects. The tool is expected to be made public in late 2022.
This effort will be made possible by the 2022 hiring of a new
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician to support
administering this tool.
East Wheat Ridge
(9 of 9, 67%
support)
Conduct Proactive
Code Enforcement
for Property
Maintenance (in
Anderson Park
and/or Fruitdale)
Conduct a property-by-property
assessment of any City Code violations
related to property maintenance in parts
of the Anderson Park and/or Fruitdale
neighborhoods.
Anderson Park
(2 of 8, 71%
support) The Fruitdale Subarea Plan (2007) calls for
improved property maintenance as a high
priority policy item (p. 23).
Monitor, Advance in 2022
The City’s Police Department is providing extra patrol in the
Anderson Park and Fruitdale Park neighborhoods for their
2022 work program and getting an early start to the seasonal
Park Ranger program in April to help address this issue.
Fruitdale (3 of 8, 71% support)
Provide Mobile
Facilities to Keep the
Neighborhood Clean
and Support People
Experiencing
Homelessness
Evaluate what facilities could best serve
the dual purpose of supporting those
experiencing homelessness and keeping
parks and other public areas in the
neighborhood clean.
Anderson Park
(5 of 8, 55%
support) Addressing homelessness and wrap around
services is one of eight City Council 2021-
2022 strategic priorities.
Monitor
The City’s Parks staff and the Homeless Navigator are
evaluating options in 2022, and any such facilities would likely
require a City Council budget request.
Fruitdale
(6 of 8, 43% support)
Build a Disc Golf
Course at Fruitdale
Park
Partner with a company to build a disc
golf course at Fruitdale Park, the
preferred location for this new amenity
and with little to no City funding
involved.
Fruitdale
(6 of 8, 61%
support)
The City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) recommends a variety of improvements to Fruitdale Park, and this would be the first disc golf course in Wheat Ridge. Most surrounding cities already have one or more.
Advance in 2022
City staff and CTP Disc Golf have worked on the design, scope
of work, and contractual obligations over the last year. Once a
contract is agreed upon and approved by all parties, City staff
intend to complete construction in Summer 2022.
ATTACHMENT 1
Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program Work Plan (updated April 2022)
Work Plan Item Description Neighborhood Input to Date
(rank/support)
City Council and Adopted City Policy
Alignment
Status (Categories: Advance in 2022/2023, Request Budget/Increase Budget for 2023, Will Require City Council
Policy Direction, Monitor)
Improve Clear Creek
North of 44th Avenue
to Reduce Flood
Impacts on Property
Improve Clear Creek North of 44th
Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on
Property.
Anderson Park
(1 of 8, 76%
support)
The City’s Comprehensive Plan (2009) Policy
SF 2.1 (p. 98) calls for continuing to limit
development in floodplains.
Monitor
City staff will explore potential improvements at a future
date. Such exploration will include design concepts to vet
with stakeholders and funding sources.
Broaden Housing
Options
Each neighborhood blitz has asked the
question of whether to address housing
choices in the city in some form. In East
Wheat Ridge and Bel Aire, the question was asked directly in the Action Survey.
In Anderson Park, Applewood, Fruitdale, and Leppla Manor a similar question was asked about housing choices in a more
open-ended format.
Bel Aire
(2 of 9, 61%
support)
The Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan is slated for completion in late 2022 to
create a policy foundation.
Advance in 2022, Requires City Council Policy Direction
The City received a grant from the State Department of Local
Affairs to complete an Affordable Housing Strategy and Action
Plan. The City currently lacks any clear affordable housing
policy and an understanding of our unique housing market.
This project will provide clarity on the City’s current needs
and future opportunities with completion planned in late
2022.
East Wheat Ridge
(2 of 8, 73%
support)
The Blitz Reports
for Anderson Park,
Applewood,
Fruitdale, and
Leppla Manor
summarize
responses to other
housing-related
questions.
Let’s Talk:Anderson Park
Engagement Blitz Report
October 2021 - March 2022
ATTACHMENT 2
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Contents
About Let’s Talk ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Let’s Talk: Anderson Park ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Round 1 Engagement Summary.............................................................................................................................. 5
Round 2 Engagement Summary............................................................................................................................. 10
What’s Next?....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix A: Anderson Park Outreach Summary
Appendix B: Round 1 Detailed Data
Appendix B1: Prime the Pump Survey Results
Appendix B2: Resident Meetings SummaryAppendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Appendix C: Round 2 Detailed Data
Appendix C1: Summary of Anderson Park Action Items
Appendix C2: Action Survey Results
Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Cover Image: Anderson Park Neighborhood
About Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk is the City’s hyper-local resident engagement program. It
stems from the primary recommendation in the City Council-adopted
2019 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) Update to conduct focused resident engagement at the neighborhood level. Through the
NRS’ robust year-long community process, City officials heard loud and clear that residents want more and better opportunities to weigh
in on issues that impact their neighborhoods. The update was led by a
26-member Wheat Ridge resident committee.
The purpose of the Let’s Talk Program is to identify and respond to neighborhood issues and opportunities on an ongoing basis.
Specifically, the program goals are to:
• Develop a thorough, well documented understanding of the
issues and opportunities at the neighborhood level;• Build trust between City staff and neighborhoods through demonstration that the City is
listening and being responsive;
• Better empower neighborhoods to take initiative and work effectively with the City for positive outcomes that respond to neighborhood changes;
• Ensure that all neighborhoods in the city have an opportunity for focused listening and responsive actions from the City within approximately two-year cycles; and
• Ensure that the feedback received during the engagement blitz is robust and represents a
diversity of opinions in each neighborhood.
The program breaks the city down into ten neighborhoods for focused resident engagement. We
conduct a resident engagement blitz in each neighborhood for about 4-5 months. Each blitz includes two rounds of resident conversation and input. First, the Prime the Pump Survey and community
conversations tell us what topics are most important to residents in their neighborhood and what they want to talk about more. These responses tell us what’s important, what’s missing, what’s loved,
and what’s unique about that neighborhood. In response to Round 1 feedback, we convene City staff
across all departments to assess how to best respond. This can include policy changes, new programs, infrastructure investments, code amendments, and other responses. It can also include a reassessment
of existing resources and better communicating existing programs to help connect the dots between resident feedback and City services. Round 2 is defined by the Action Survey and community
conversations to indicate residents’ level of support for potential actions and programs.
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Prime the Pump Survey &
Community Events
Round 1
What’s most important to residents?
Action Survey & Community Events
Round 2
Prioritize action items
Report and
Responses Evaluated by City Council
Resident Engagement Blitz Process
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Participation Snapshot
107
Prime the Pump
Survey Respondents
Round 1
2
Community
Meetings
38
Action Survey
Respondents
3
Community
Meetings
Round 2
From October 2021 to March 2022, we heard from 137 individual Anderson Park residents about what’s
most important to them and what the City should do to respond as part of the Let’s Talk Resident
Engagement Program. This report summarizes what Anderson Park residents said during thisengagement blitz and how we are responding.
This report reflects input from residents of Anderson Park as defined by the map below. Appendix A
provides a full summary of outreach methods to residents. Participation by residents is summarized in
the snapshot below, followed by summaries of what we heard during both rounds of the blitz.
Round 1 Engagement Summary
Homelessness Public Safety Property Maintenance
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From October to December 2021, City staff talked with Anderson Park residents during Round 1 of
the Let’s Talk Resident Engagement Program blitz. The purpose of Round 1 of engagement was to
identify what topics are most important to Anderson Park residents that warrant further conversation and evaluation during Round 2 of the blitz. The input City staff receives during these two rounds
of engagement drives an action plan. This summary distills input from residents during Round 1. This engagement included 107 Prime the Pump survey takers, 243 responses to three open-ended
questions, and conversations about neighborhood issues at two virtual meetings.
What did Anderson Park residents tell us?
Anderson Park residents we talked with in Round 1 have a broad and extensive range of issues that are important to them. This report summarizes resident input in a few ways. First, all comments received
during Round 1 are provided in three ways: Table 1 (page 9) summarizes how many times specific topics
were mentioned in the Prime the Pump open-ended survey responses, Appendix B1 includes the full detailed report of all survey input in unedited form, and Appendix B2 includes all notes taken live during
Anderson Park virtual meetings. Comments and key themes are summarized through the narratives below (pages 6-8).
What Anderson Park Residents Want to Talk About Most
During Round 1 of the engagement blitz, Anderson Park residents told us they want to talk most about
these three topics:
These three issues rose to the top based on the number of times that residents raised the topics during the Prime the Pump Survey, the input from the numerous small group conversations we had with
residents to either confirm or modify this list, and other resident perspectives on the issues. These
three topics are described further on the following three pages. Other top issues for Anderson Park
residents include:
• Traffic and Speeding - Resident comments about traffic and speeding generally mention 44th
Avenue, I-70, and Kipling Street as being traffic and speeding hot spots.• Parks - Resident comments about parks center around maintenance and safety at Anderson
Park and along Clear Creek Trail. • Floodplain Impacts - Respondents who mentioned floodplain impacts talked about their desire
to be taken out of the 100-year floodplain in part because of the required and expensive
floodplain insurance.
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Homelessness
Program participants in Anderson Park are concerned about the growing issue of homelessness in and around their neighborhood. Specific areas of concern include
the Clear Creek Trail and the area surrounding I-70 and Kipling. Many want to see increased enforcement of local laws that discourage loitering, panhandling, and camping.
Others would like to see the City of Wheat Ridge provide more services to help people
experiencing homelessness achieve stable housing.
Homelessness Hot Spots:
• Clear Creek Trail
• I-70 and Kipling
81 out of 243
Prime the Pump survey comments mentioned
homelessness
In the Words of Residents
Quotes from Anderson Park Prime the
Pump Survey Respondents “The homeless population has increased
significantly. In my personal observation it is mostly younger kids on drugs. They
are sleeping along Clear Creek and have
campfires during the cold season to stay warm. I don’t believe [Wheat Ridge’s
Parks and Recreation Department] has the ability to handle this, and I would
really like to see the Wheat Ridge Police
Department on the Greenbelt again. I do remember when they used to patrol the
Greenbelt on their bikes as well as their quads, and you felt safe.”
“I’m concerned about the homeless population... The current Wack-a-Mole
approach and shuffling them around whenever the local complaints rise above
whatever threshold is not sustainable;
we need effective solutions that confront real root causes like mental illness and
addiction.”
Wheat Ridge’s Homeless Navigator helping a client at I-70 and Kipling
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Anderson Park residents we talked to in Round 1 are concerned about public safety in their neighborhood. Some residents have noticed an increase in crime in their area including
package thefts and car break-ins. Many respondents specifically note seeing more drug paraphernalia along Clear Creek.
Public Safety
Public Safety Hot Spots:
• Clear Creek Trail
• Anderson Park
• I-70 and Kipling Motels
• Neighborhood Streets
• 44th Avenue
66 out of 243
Prime the Pump survey comments mentioned
public safety
Some respondents no longer feel safe on the Clear Creek Trail
In the Words of Residents
Quotes from Anderson Park Prime the Pump Survey Respondents
“There has been a huge increase in homeless drug addicts bringing crime. Neighbor’s catalytic
converter stolen, another’s RV battery stolen.
Drunks screaming at me at gas stations. Openly
smoking meth at the local 7-11. If a plan to stop
crime is not put in place, it’s only going to get worse. I would never walk in the dark alone - something I
only used to fear downtown.”
“Having recently been burglarized, my wife and I
really DON’T FEEL SAFE here.”
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Some of the Anderson Park residents we talked to are concerned with property
maintenance in their neighborhood. Several respondents noted that some homeowners
and renters in their area are not maintaining their residences by illegally parking vehicles on grass or dirt, allowing grass or weeds to reach unacceptable heights, storing junk
outside, and not making any improvements to dilapidated structures. Some respondents noted that this is in part because being in the floodplain can be a barrier as minor improvements can trigger
requirements for major upgrades to comply with floodplain regulations. Other residents are focused
on commercial property maintenance and note that some businesses along 44th Avenue are not complying with City property maintenance codes or could use some aesthetic improvements.
Property Maintenance
42 out of 243
Prime the Pump survey comments
mentioned property maintenance
Property Maintenance
Hot Spots:
• 44th Avenue (commercial)
• Neighborhood streets (residential)
Clean Up Day event to encourage property maintenance
In the Words of Residents
Quotes from Anderson Park Prime the Pump
Survey Respondents “Code enforcement is virtually non-existent especially
involving out of registration vehicles and virtual junkyards operated out of private residences.”
“Many of the existing businesses that AREN’T auto shops seem to be storing vehicles on their lots and
would sure look better without all the clutter. In the same vein, the old strip malls could really use some
cosmetic updates.”
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Prime the Pump Survey
Round 1 engagement included the Prime the Pump Survey to identify what topics are most important to Anderson Park residents. Those responses informed the structure of the virtual meeting conversations.
Appendix 1 includes the full survey results. Generally, the 107 Anderson Park Prime the Pump survey
takers told us in the closed-ended questions that:
• They love their neighborhood for its local parks and open space and its convenient location;
• The neighborhood features that score lower for them include shopping and restaurant options, sense of community, and housing variety;
• Anderson Park has good housing options for families, seniors, and young
professionals; and • Walking, biking, and driving are fairly easy ways to get around the
neighborhood.
Table 1: Summary of Primary Tags in Anderson Park Prime the Pump Survey
Open-Ended QuestionsTable 1 below summarizes how many times each of the following topics were
mentioned in three open-ended survey questions:
• What concerns do you have about your neighborhood, now and in the future?
• What improvements would you like to see in your neighborhood? • What other comments or big ideas about Anderson Park do you want to share?
To conduct this analysis, we reviewed and “tagged” each of the 243 responses with primary and
secondary tags. The primary tag’s purpose is to identify the high- level topic, while the secondary tag
identifies the more nuanced perspective or specific location for that topic. Table 1 reflects the number of the times each primary tag was mentioned. To review the secondary tags, see Appendix B3.
Primary Tag Concerns Improvements Big Ideas Total
Homelessness 52 21 8 81
Public Safety 46 16 4 66
Property Maintenance on Public and Private Property 17 23 2 42
Parks 8 10 19 37
Community Services (e.g., trash, schools, government
services, etc.)
12 14 7 33
Traffic and Speeding 13 13 5 31
Public Streets 3 13 6 22
Neighborhood Business Vitality 3 12 6 21
Community Building Through Social Connections 2 4 11 17
Private Development Impacts on Neighborhood Character 11 2 1 14
Housing Accessibility and Affordability 7 5 1 13
Bicycle and Pedestrian Access and Safety 2 6 2 10
Environmental Sustainability 2 4 1 7
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Round 2 Engagement Summary
As detailed in the section above, the common themes from Round 1 of the
Anderson Park blitz included the following topics, with nuanced resident opinions on specific issues within each:
• Homelessness
• Public Safety
• Property Maintenance
We developed eight potential action items to respond to this Round 1 feedback. During Round 2 of the blitz, we asked Anderson Park residents about their level
of support for these eight items and to rank their top three. We heard from 38 Anderson Park residents through survey responses and other Anderson Park residents at our open
house in February 2022. The table below summarizes how these action items ranked in the
Action Survey.
Anderson Park Resident Feedback on Potential Action Items
Round 2 included the Action Survey and an open house where we asked participants for their level of
support for and comments about the eight potential action items. Appendix C1 includes the detailed
description of each action item as was presented to Anderson Park residents. Appendix C2 and C3 provide all Round 2 unfiltered data including the input and comments from the Action Survey and open
house. This section (pages 11-20) summarizes the Appendix C content.
Participant Response to Action Items
Potential Action Item in Anderson Park Rank Weighted
Score*
Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property 1 49
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in Anderson
Park
2 41
Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements 3 33
Adopt Tree Preservation Rules 4 30
Provide Mobile Facilities to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People Experiencing Homelessness 5 20
Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)6 16
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and
Code Enforcement Issues
6 16
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings 8 11
* Each Round 2 survey respondent selected their first, second, and third choice of action items. The weighted
score reflects this data – i.e., the higher the score, the higher the overall ranking.
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In the Words of Residents
Quote from an Anderson Park Action Survey Respondent
“Proactively doing these mitigation measures
are common sense, particularly after the increase in 100-year events along the Front
Range.”
Ranked 1 of 8: Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property
Engineers have studied this area and concluded that it is possible to remove most of these properties
from the 100-year floodplain with positive benefits downstream. With this action item, the City would evaluate options to make these improvements with community input and explore funding to do so.
Such options would address both water flows and how to keep the creek beautiful and accessible by
excavating some areas of the creek currently owned by the City.
Resident Input on Action Item
Residents shared a variety of opinions on this action item in the Action Survey and at the open
house. Most support this action and note the
expense of mandatory flood insurance and the
danger that comes with potential flooding. A few
participants oppose this action item because they don’t believe that City resources should be
used to fix an issue that only affects a limited
number of households. Residents were asked
about potentially amenitizing this area of Clear
Creek during the construction of improvements, and many participants voiced interest in the
City adding trails and wildlife viewing areas.
Others noted their preference for maintaining
the natural feel of the trail by limiting the use of
concrete in the reconstruction.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of improving Clear
Creek to reduce flood impacts?
49
Weighted Score
Example of potential creek improvements
52%
24%
8%
5%
3%
8%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Anderson Park Action Survey Respondent
“I support this as long as it doesn’t turn into an HOA environment. There are many people in this area
who do not take pride in how their house looks. It’s an abandoned vehicle in the front yard, weeds
instead of grass or xeriscape, and allowing junk and trash buildup.”
Ranked 2 of 8: Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in Anderson Park
Property-by-property assessment of any City Code violations related to property maintenance in some
or all of the neighborhood. A longer grace period for compliance would be provided than is typical, and the City would connect residents to free resources for things like junk removal.
Resident Input on Action Item
Residents who commented on this action item voiced
a range of opinions. Those who support this action
are frustrated by the state of property maintenance
in their neighborhood and would like the City to mitigate the issue. Some mention that they would
also like commercial properties included in this
proactive code enforcement and note that there
are several businesses along 44th Ave in disrepair.
Others are opposed to this action item because they see it as government overreach and feel that code
enforcement disturbs neighborhood cohesion.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of conducting
proactive code enforcement?
41
Weighted Score
Example of a code violation (inoperable
car parked on grass)
47%
24%
13%
11%
5%
0%
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In the Words of Residents
Quote from an Anderson Park Action
Survey Respondent
“A little bit of art, splashes of color through paint
and flowers, and improvements in bike/walkways would go a long way here.”
Ranked 3 of 8: Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements
Evaluate targeted and cost-effective strategies to improve 44th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard
within the City’s public right-of-way. This would mean working within the existing street configuration, without changing lanes or impacting traffic flow, and without any reconstruction of the street. Such
opportunities could include tactical urbanism or pop-up improvements, property/business owner
driven projects, grant programs, or capital projects. This action item would focus on short-term improvements, and the 44th Subarea Plan will focus on long-term solutions.
Resident Input on Action Item
Most of the residents who commented on this action item at the open house and through the
Action Survey agree that improvements should be made to 44th Avenue west of Wadsworth. Some commenters showed interest in targeted improvements and called for art, planter boxes, and
landscaping along this section of 44th Avenue. A few specifically mentioned that we should not
impede traffic if we make street improvements. Others asked that the City focus on attracting more
neighborhood serving businesses along 44th Avenue. Finally, a few commenters oppose changes,
and don’t think the City should spend resources on making any changes to 44th Avenue.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s your
opinion of implement targeted 44th
Avenue improvements?
33
Weighted Score
44th Avenue west of Wadsworth Blvd
50%
29%
10%
5%
3%3%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Anderson Park Action Survey Respondent
“Tree preservation is important but very expensive to homeowners. I have spent thousands of dollars maintaining my trees and realize not all residents have the financial resources to do this.”
Ranked 4 of 8: Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Create new rules that either require or encourage retention of mature, healthy trees or a like-for-like
replacement of trees removed.
Resident Input on Action Item
Several survey respondents and open house participants shared their support for tree
preservation and noted that having mature trees
adds to Anderson Park’s neighborhood character
and is important for the environment. While
residents were largely in favor of this option, many qualified their support. Several noted
that they would prefer strengthening programs
that incentivize preserving trees rather than
creating rules that require preservation. Others
mentioned that certain species are undesirable and should not be preserved. A few residents
opposed this action item because they perceive
tree preservation rules as government overreach.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of adopting tree
preservation rules?
30
Weighted Score
Trees protected during construction
47%
37%
10%
3%3%0%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Anderson Park Action Survey Respondent
“I feel that this could be beneficial due the amount of people experiencing homelessness in the area. My hesitation is that I am afraid this will attract
more people who are experiencing homelessness.”
Ranked 5 of 8: Provide Mobile Facilities to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Evaluate what facilities could best serve the dual purpose of supporting those experiencing
homelessness and keeping parks and other public areas in the neighborhood clean. Such facilities could include secure storage lockers, mobile restrooms, and containers for safe disposal of needles.
Resident Input on Action Item
Residents who commented at the open house and through the Action
Survey had mixed opinions on this action item. Some support the action item because they want the City to keep their local parks clean. Others
oppose this action item because they believe locating facilities in our parks may encourage people experiencing homelessness to travel to
Wheat Ridge and camp here. A few respondents are concerned that
people experiencing homelessness won’t use these facilities and believe that the City will be wasting resources by investing in the facilities. Others
want the City to vet this idea with our homeless population and other stakeholders addressing this issue before making any such investment.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses:
What’s your opinion of providing
mobile facilities?
20
Weighted Score
Example of storage lockers
29%
26%13%
11%
16%
5%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Anderson Park Action
Survey Respondent
“I think complete streets are
necessary for quality neighborhoods.Pedestrian access is great for
recreational opportunities directly adjacent our homes.”
Ranked 6 of 8: Increase Resources for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Increase funding and/or staffing for this program that includes a community and technical process to
evaluate streets for various traffic calming strategies.
Resident Input on Action Item
Between the open house and the Action Survey, a few residents provided comments on this action item. Some of the commenters were in support of increasing resources for the NTMP and mentioned
that they would like to feel safer while walking and biking in their neighborhood. Others were opposed
to this action item. Of those opposed, a few said that we should be focusing City resources elsewhere
while others noted that they dislike existing traffic calming in the area and don’t support anything
that impedes traffic.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of increasing resources
for the NTMP?
16
Weighted Score
Example of traffic management that could come out of the NTMP
21%
39%
26%
3%8%
3%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Anderson Park Action Survey Respondent
“This is very badly needed. If I had to pick only ONE of these survey suggestions to actually be implemented, it would be this one! We need a lot more free or cheap ways to dispose of junk and extra
trash... Having free large-item pickup days several times a year would be wonderful (once a year is
not enough!), and a free compost drop-off for sticks and leaves should be offered every fall. I would use all of those services if they were available. If you want properties to look better, we need ways to
get rid of the trash!”
Ranked 6 of 8: Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Expand these programs in recognition that they promote both community building and improved
property maintenance.
Resident Input on Action Item
Generally, respondents had a favorable impression
of the Clean Up Days and Dumpster Days Grant
programs. A few respondents specifically mentioned
the need for more opportunities to responsibly dispose of yard waste. Some commenters were
skeptical that residents with code violations would
take advantage of this program.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of expanding dumpster and cleanup days?
16
Weighted Score
Another successful Clean Up Day
55%32%
10%
3%0%0%
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In the Words of Residents
Quote from an Anderson Park Action Survey
Respondent
“Property owners should be allowed to do what they
want on their properties.”
Ranked 8 of 8: Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings
Expand current bulk plane rules to apply to more residential areas to regulate building size.
Resident Input on Action Item
Commenters had differing opinions on this action item. Some supporters mentioned that they do
not like the look and feel of oversized and bulky single-family scrapes in other parts of the metro
area and want to limit that type of development in Wheat Ridge. Those who opposed this action item expressed concerns about government overregulation. Others believe that bulk plane rules do not go
far enough to regulate new development and want new houses to be built to match the existing style
of the neighborhood which they see as single-family brick ranches.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of expanding bulk
plane rules to address size of
residential buildings?
11
Weighted Score
House built before bulk plane
rules applied
House built after bulk plane
rules applied
21%
29%29%
8%
13%
0%
Digging Deeper
We asked Anderson Park residents a few more questions to help the City better understand their
perspectives on three nuanced topics. Below is a summary of these responses. To see the full detailed
report of all survey input in unedited form, see Appendix C2.
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The survey respondents who answered this question voiced a range of opinions from opposing any new
development to wanting multifamily housing in their neighborhood. Commenters who support little to
no new development cited increased traffic and crime as their reasoning. Many commenters note the need for more attainable housing in the metro area and want to see some smaller scale solutions for
housing in their area, such as ADUs, duplexes, quadplexes, and townhomes. Finally, a few commenters called for multifamily housing, low-income housing, and transitional housing for people experiencing
homelessness.
Question: We heard from Anderson Park residents that you would like to see
more housing options nearby. If you share this opinion, what types of housing
would you like to see more of and where (e.g., single family, duplex, multifamily,
accessory dwelling units; on major streets or specific other areas)? If you don’t
share this opinion, we want to hear about that too.
Question: We heard from Anderson Park residents that improving walking
and biking access and safety is a high priority. If you share this opinion,
please describe the location and types of improvements you would like to
see (e.g., new bike lanes, new connections, etc.)?
Most of the residents who answered this question support improving walking and biking conditions
in their neighborhood. Several generally commented in support of improving this infrastructure. Others specifically mentioned that they believe the City should invest in additional bike lanes in this
neighborhood. A few commenters ask that the City improve the safety of existing intersections like 44th
and Field and 44th and Garrison. Several respondents also mentioned the desire for improvements to
the intersection of the Clear Creek Trail and Kipling St. They don’t like the current configuration which
takes trail users a couple of blocks south to the underpass which they noted floods regularly. Finally, several respondents mentioned safety on the Clear Creek Trail, specifically speeding by cyclists which
endangers walkers, dogs, and horses.
Question: We heard from Anderson Park residents that you’re concerned new
development may not fit with the desired neighborhood character. If you share
this opinion, how important, if at all, are these features for development in
Anderson Park? If you don’t share this opinion, we want to hear about that too.
Of the handful of people who commented on this question, opinions were mixed. A few mentioned that
they don’t want the character of their neighborhood to change, and they believe that regulations are an important factor in maintaining that character. Others like the diversity of housing in the area and do
not think more restrictions should be placed on new development.
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What’s Next?
City Council and City staff will use resident input and this report to inform implementation. City
Council will review this report and discuss this topic on April 18, 2022, along with City staff
recommendations for which action items to advance in the near term that align with City Council priorities and can be accomplished within current budget and staffing. Some items require City Council
policy direction or future budget allocations to advance to implementation. For these actions, we may need to hear input from additional neighborhoods or see how City Council priorities evolve over time.
Each of the ten Let’s Talk neighborhoods will get a similar report and City Council discussion following their engagement blitz. Residents can stay informed on how the City is responding to their feedback
from this program by visiting www.whatsupwheatridge.com.
lets-talk@ci.wheatridge.co.us | 303.205.7520
whatsupwheatridge.com/lets-talk
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Appendix A: Anderson Park Outreach Summary
The purpose of this attachment is to summarize the points of communication and opportunities
for input from Anderson Park residents during rounds one and two of the engagement blitz.
Point of Communication Date Purpose Numbers
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What’s Up Wheat Ridge
Page Ongoing Main program webpage and Anderson
Park-specific page
Anderson Park page statistics1:
- 437 Aware Participants
- 248 Informed Participants
- 127 Engaged Participants
Direct contact to
community stakeholders Ongoing Raise awareness about the program Contacted community organizations
in advance of program launch
Wheat Ridge Connections Article #1 November 2021 Raise awareness about the program Mailed to each household in Wheat Ridge Wheat Ridge
Connections Article #2 March 2022 Raise awareness about the program
Neighborhood Gazette February 2022 Let’s Talk and 44th Avenue Local, monthly newspaper
Yard Signs October 2021 –
March 2022 Raise awareness about the program
Signs posted by numerous residents
and at neighborhood public schools
and public parks
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Mailer #1 to all
Anderson Park
residents2
October 2021
To announce program and Prime the
Pump survey available online or over
the phone Mailed to all households in
Anderson Park Mailer #2 to all
Anderson Park
residents2
November 2021
To remind residents of Prime the Pump
survey, announce virtual meeting
events, and offer meetings on demand
Nextdoor3 posting #1 October 21, 2021 Prime the Pump survey announcement 55 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #2 October 26, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder 95 impressions, 1 thank you
Nextdoor3 posting #3 October 28, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder 83 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #4 November 2, 2021 Virtual meeting save the date 72 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #5 November 3, 2021 Let’s Talk general 492 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #6 November 4, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder 92 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #7 November 9, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder and
virtual meeting dates
72 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #8 November 11, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder and virtual meeting dates 69 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #9 November 16, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder and
virtual meeting dates
68 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #10 November 18, 2021 Virtual Meetings 63 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #11 November 23, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder and
virtual meeting dates
76 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #12 November 30, 2021 Meetings on Demand 69 impressions, 2 replies
Nextdoor3 posting #13 December 2, 2021 Virtual meeting reminder 55 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #14 December 7, 2021 Virtual meeting reminder 41 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #15 December 9, 2021 Park pop-up reminder 36 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #16 December 14, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder 50 impressions, 1 thank you
Nextdoor3 posting #17 December 15, 2021 Park pop-up cancelled 42 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #18 December 17, 2021 Last chance Prime the Pump 64 impressions
Facebook4 posting #1 October 27, 2021 Raise awareness about the program 276 reach, 15 clicks, 1 reaction
Facebook4 posting #2 November 16, 2021 Blitz 3 404 reach, 7 clicks, 3 reactions
Facebook4 posting #3 November 24, 2021 Blitz 3 290 reach, 12 clicks, 2 reactions
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Point of Communication Date Purpose Numbers
Program E-Newsletter #1 November 4, 2021 Prime the Pump announcement
Sent to 72 Anderson Park residents
that registered on project page with
an 73.6% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#2 November 10, 2021 Prime the Pump survey and virtual
meeting reminder
Sent to 81 Anderson Park residents
that registered on project page with an 80.2% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#3 November 18, 2021 Prime the Pump survey and virtual meeting reminder
Sent to 95 Anderson Park residents
that registered on project page with
an 64.2% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#4 November 30, 2021 Virtual meeting reminder
Sent to 107 Anderson Park residents
that registered on project page with
an 58.9% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#5 December 9, 2021 Last chance Prime the Pump survey
Sent to 109 Anderson Park residents
that registered on project page with
an 56.9% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#6 December 15, 2021 Park pop-up cancelled
Sent to 113 Anderson Park residents
that registered on project page with
an 55.8% open rate.5
Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #1 November 2021 Prime the Pump survey and virtual
meeting reminder Citywide email newsletter Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #2 December 2021 Prime the Pump survey and virtual
meeting reminder
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Mailer #3 to all Anderson Park
residents2
January 2022 Announce that round two of the blitz is
underway, including the action survey Mailed to all households in
Anderson Park Mailer #4 to all
Anderson Park
residents2
February 2022 Remind residents about round two
Program E-Newsletter
#7 January 26, 2022 Action Survey, Open House, and Virtual
Office Hours
Sent to 115 Anderson Park residents that registered on project page with an 65.2% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter #8 February 9, 2022 Action Survey, Open House, and Virtual Office Hours
Sent to 119 Anderson Park residents
that registered on project page with
an 57.1% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#9 February 15, 2022 Action Survey, Open House, and Virtual
Office Hours
Sent to 122 Anderson Park residents that registered on project page with an 54.9% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter #10 February 22, 2022 Open House
Sent to 124 Anderson Park residents
that registered on project page with
an 56.5% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#11 March 2, 2022 Action survey final reminder Sent to 124 Anderson Park residents that registered on project page with
an 51.6% open rate.5
Nextdoor3 posting #19 January 25, 2022 Action Survey announcement 92 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #20 January 27, 2022 Action Survey 89 impressions, 1 thank you
Nextdoor3 posting #21 February 1, 2022 Action Survey, Virtual Office Hours, and
Open House
103 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #22 February 3, 2022 Action Survey 133 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #23 February 8, 2022 Open House 98 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #24 February 10, 2022 Virtual Office Hours 132 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #25 February 15, 2022 Action Survey, Virtual Office Hours, and
Open House
74 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #26 February 17, 2022 Action survey reminder and open house
reminder
107 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #27 February 22, 2022 Open House 85 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #28 February 24, 2022 Action Survey 95 impressions, 2 thank yous
Nextdoor3 posting #29 March 1, 2022 Action Survey 92 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #30 March 3, 2022 Action Survey final reminder 83 impressions
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Point of Communication Date Purpose Numbers
Facebook4 posting #4 February 8, 2022 Blitz 3 250 reach, 3 clicks
Facebook4 posting #5 February 15, 2022 Blitz 3 883 reach, 51 clicks, 8 reactions
Facebook4 posting #6 February 22, 2022 Blitz 3 308 reach, 3 clicks, 3 reactions
Facebook4 posting #7 February 24, 2022 Open House 476 reach, 53 clicks, 6 reactions
Facebook4 posting #8 March 2, 2022 Blitz 3 180 reach, 3 clicks, 2 reactions
Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #3 January 2022 Action Survey and open house
reminder
Citywide email newsletter Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #4 February 2022 Action Survey and open house
reminder
Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #5 March 2022 Action Survey reminder
1 Bang the Table is the platform used for What’s Up Wheat Ridge. They define “Aware Participants” as those who visit one or more website
page, “Informed Participants” as those who visit more than one website page and/or click on one or more link, and “Engaged Participants” as
those who engage with one or more tool (survey, idea board, forum, etc.)
2 The City of Wheat Ridge purchased a database of all residents in Wheat Ridge, including individual units in multi-family housing complexes.
Mailers went to each household in Anderson Park.
3 Nextdoor posts were targeted to the specific neighborhood boundaries.
4 Facebook posts were posted through the City of Wheat Ridge’s official Facebook page with 2,400+ followers.
5 According to Bang the Table, the industry standard open rate is 21.06%.
Appendix B1: Prime the Pump
Survey Results
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
13 February 2020 - 15 March 2022
PROJECT NAME:
Let's Talk Anderson Park
FILTER BY:
Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Anderson Park?
Answered : Yes
SURVEY QUESTIONS
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Q1 What do you love about your neighborhood? (check all that apply)
Sense of community Unique character Convenient location Local parks and open space History
Local businesses Other (please tell us)
Question options
50
100
33 34
87 95
17
38
8
Mandatory Question (107 response(s))
Question type: Checkbox Question
Filtering by: Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Anderson Park? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
10/06/2021 09:24 AM
Unaffordable housing for the young adults that have grown up in WR.
Our resident children are being pushed out. The products of our
schools are being forced to leave once they graduate HS because
they cannot afford housing.
Screen Name Redacted
10/21/2021 09:36 AM
homeless camping in green belt
Screen Name Redacted
10/21/2021 05:49 PM
- The high number of package thefts - The number of homeless
people living (or just spending their days) down at the creek - There
are people living in trailers behind Young's garden center and also
behind the Joe's Cafe building.
Screen Name Redacted
10/22/2021 06:44 PM
Keeping the park clean and safe. There has been a large influx of
homless sleeping in the park and down the trails by the river.
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 12:26 PM
Lots of homeless wandering around. Crime. Anderson Park has too
many transients.
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 01:02 PM
Vagrancy
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 01:47 PM
Crime and homeless
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 03:05 PM
Homeless people near Kipling and I 70
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 03:10 PM
Water issues for the ponds & irrigation ditches with climate change.
The homeless folks by 70 & Kipling. Not having Lutheran so close to
access as I age.
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 03:55 PM
Growth inHomeless population. Price of homes/ inflation.
Screen Name Redacted The increasing presence of the homeless.
Q2 What concerns do you have about your neighborhood, now and in the future?
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10/23/2021 03:55 PM
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 04:04 PM
Too many rental properties in the neighborhood. I don't think
landlords are very selective, and so many rental properties seem to
attract lots of police activity.
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 04:04 PM
Homeless encampment, homeless people, drugs
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 04:22 PM
I have concerns about our green and open space being developed.
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 05:45 PM
That businesses matter more than quality neighborhoods. Bars and
pot shops have precedence over homes.
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 06:02 PM
Code enforcement is virtually non-existant especially involving out of
registration vehicles (defined by code as "unregistered) and virtual
junkyards operated out of private residences. Also, off-hours
greenbelt patrols are completely absent. (judging by after sunset
traffic there) Having recently been burglarized my wife and I really
DON'T FEEL SAFE here.
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 09:22 PM
I am highly concerned about homeless problems, as well as the area
being a hub for drug dealers and use as well as prostitution. The
Marijuana shop at 44th and Garrison also attracts unsavory
characters. The flood plain mitigation plans or possibly lack of them
are always a concern.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 09:28 AM
There has been a huge increase in homeless drug addicts bringing
crime. Neighbors cat converter stolen, another's rv battery stolen.
Drunks screaming at me at gas stations. Openly smoking meth at the
local 7-11. If it a plan is not put in place it's only going to get worse. I
would never walk in the dark alone. Something I only use to fear
downtown.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 10:08 AM
44th in this area is pretty dumpy, it would be nice to have a better
restaurant area, no used auto dealership and car wash, etc. There is
a lot of litter along the Clear Creek trail. I think neighborhood groups
could really contribute by picking up litter and generally cleaning up
the area. Poison ivy along the trail is also problematic. It would be
nice to work on getting rid of that. Many areas of the trail smell like
sewage. I really hope this is just from the underground sewer pipes. I
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think this needs to be looked at to see if there are any leaks and to
see if the smell can be eliminated.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 10:48 AM
Population growth and housing increase
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 12:57 PM
Homelessness & drug use on Greenbelt. Closure of Greenbelt from
dusk to dawn not enforced. Lack of unsolicited residencial & business
code enforcement. City will only respond if citizen complaints are
filed. Many neighbors say that "they're letting this city go to pot".
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 02:43 PM
Vagrants and/or crime along Clear Creek Path.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 06:26 PM
There is obvious pride in ownership of homes and business, but there
are some properties, especially at 44th and Independence, that bring
down the neighborhood by their awful appearance.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 07:24 AM
The homeless population has gotten out of control and I see syringes
on the sidewalks by elementary schools :(
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 09:01 AM
Homeowners/business owners who don't take care of their properties.
The junk houses and businesses I see throughout Wheat Ridge.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 09:30 AM
Crime and homelessness
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 10:25 AM
Transient Activity in the clear creek greenbelt vicinity. Very little buffer
between industrial activities and residential homes. Clear Creek Flood
Risk and mitigation that requires additional flood insurance.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 10:36 AM
Traffic
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 11:34 AM
I'm concerned about losing open space and equestrian trail access at
any given time in this area
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 11:40 AM
The Anderson Park neighborhood tends to be overlooked when city
projects and neighborhood improvements are considered. The park
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itself is well cared for but the neighborhood, and most areas north of
Clear Creek could use more street maintenance and a bit of code
enforcement.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 11:58 AM
I'm concerned about the homeless population. Regardless of any one
individual's character or status, the appearance is that a lot of
mentally ill meth addicts are roaming around Wheat Ridge. That's
bad, for everyone, the homeless included. The current Wack-a-Mole
approach and shuffling them around whenever the local complaints
rise above whatever threshold is not sustainable; we need effective
solutions that confront real root causes like mental illness and
addiction. The Housing First principle has proven effective - please
get these desperate, disruptive zombie people into basic housing,
mandate de-tox and rehab, and aggressively combat the meth trade.
The personal freedom of an individual to be a homeless addict, if it's
a choice, should not take precedence over the quality of life for
everyone else.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 12:22 PM
It's growth and how much is gentrification and how much is
reinvestment
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 03:16 PM
Unsafe trails because of people camping along the trails who are
often time strung out on drugs or have a mental illness which does
not make them dangerous, but does make them unpredictable. I have
walked the Greenbelt almost every day and I routinely see drug deals
and violent arguments which makes it uncomfortable at times. Also,
there are a lot of hoarders that live around here and nothing is ever
cleaned up and they don’t care to. People also don’t pick Up their dog
poop and it’s everywhere! Also, there is limited diversity in Wheat
Ridge and it seems to be overwhelmingly older white people who live
here and dominate the spaces.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 05:10 PM
losing character with those new cookie cutter track/row homes. Not
only are they ugly but they block light and make spaces feel cramped
and cluttered.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 08:53 PM
Criminal activity. The homeless population around I-70 and Kipling.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 06:30 AM
Homeless population around the greenbelt....noise from loud
businesses.....too much traffic on 44th
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Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 09:39 AM
Lack of Police officers and the really bad hotels on kipling and i-70
Best Interstate, Super motel 8, and The American Inn
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 01:10 PM
Keeping crime low, traffic congestion, getting empty business
locations filled
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 03:59 PM
Increase in crime and the number of homeless people.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 04:34 PM
Bike accessibility, Community engagement, sense of community,
energy path forwards, homeless suppoprt programs for people in the
city
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 06:58 PM
I worry about the stability of the schools in Wheat Ridge that are
largely under-enrolled and what that will mean for families in our
neighborhood. I also worry about the safety on our street, people who
live here drive slow because they know there are blind corners, those
who don't live here sometimes don't and occasional commercial
vehicles can be dangerous. I'd also like to see some more defined
crosswalks.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 07:07 PM
Accessibility
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 07:58 PM
The road noise from I-70 is rough and disrupting. There is also a
concern that the neighborhood is going to turn into mostly rental
properties and very transient.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 09:05 PM
Traffic and crime
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 03:55 PM
Presence of Homeless due to the motels on Kipling and I-70, Geese,
Crime
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 06:40 PM
Rising housing costs
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 08:54 PM
I live off of 43rd and Iris. The homeless population has increased
significantly. In my personal observation it is mostly younger kids on
drugs they are sleeping down there and have campfires during the
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cold season to stay warm. I don’t believe park and Rex has the ability
to handle this and I would really like to see Wheat Ridge Police Dept
on the Greenbelt again. I do remember when they used to patrol on
their bikes as well as their quads in the Greenbelt and you felt safe.
Screen Name Redacted
10/28/2021 12:48 PM
It is an afterthought for Wheat Ridge as far as services and amenities.
Traffic on Kipling and I70 is only going to increae.
Screen Name Redacted
10/28/2021 07:46 PM
Rising housing costs
Screen Name Redacted
10/29/2021 09:25 AM
I'm concerned about too much congestion on the streets. Somewhat
concerned about crime and people speeding.
Screen Name Redacted
10/29/2021 02:37 PM
Crime. It's disgusting that Denver has been dumping every
undesirable person off right in this neighborhood and our city
leadership has just been allowing it.
Screen Name Redacted
10/30/2021 10:38 AM
crime, infrastructure
Screen Name Redacted
10/31/2021 09:02 AM
The speed of cars driving on 45th Pl
Screen Name Redacted
10/31/2021 02:35 PM
homeless, so many; so many apts going up that will lead to
congestion
Screen Name Redacted
10/31/2021 02:42 PM
increasing homelessness, theft and crime
Screen Name Redacted
10/31/2021 07:16 PM
The crime and homeless infestation
Screen Name Redacted
11/01/2021 04:03 PM
Homeless/drug addict management
Screen Name Redacted
11/02/2021 03:37 PM
too many large apartment buildings are decreasing the small town
feel.
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Screen Name Redacted
11/02/2021 05:03 PM
The beavers are destroying all of the trees along the river. It’s
important that we do something now before more are lost
Screen Name Redacted
11/03/2021 06:38 PM
Homeless camps
Screen Name Redacted
11/04/2021 07:23 AM
Homeless population, property crime (3 cars have been broken into
while in our driveway), potential drug dealing in my neighborhood,
traffic safety (no divider lines on westbound 44th at roughly Dover St.)
Screen Name Redacted
11/04/2021 07:43 AM
Crime, homeless, blighted business
Screen Name Redacted
11/04/2021 11:22 AM
CRIME
Screen Name Redacted
11/05/2021 10:25 AM
flooding and gentrification
Screen Name Redacted
11/05/2021 10:40 AM
Fair amount of homelessness growing in the area. It would be nice if
the neighborhood had a good outlet/place for them to gather, and to
get them training/etc/whatever helps them get their life back together.
Screen Name Redacted
11/06/2021 01:11 PM
Homeless folks end up sleeping in doorways and camping near our
homes. Theft is a problem . GET RID OF THE CANADIAN GEESE
Screen Name Redacted
11/07/2021 09:46 AM
I used to love spending time on the greenbelt, 1 blk from my home.
Now I feel completely unsafe there with the homeless taking it over. In
fact, they are taking over everywhere it seems
Screen Name Redacted
11/08/2021 05:37 PM
Homeless people camping and wandering through the area Heavy
traffic in N-S direction through the city
Screen Name Redacted
11/09/2021 01:11 PM
The homeless situation and the needles that could be in the creek
and surrounding area. DOGS. There are not enough responsible
owners that pick up and maintain control of their dogs. This includes
on the trail where the dog is all over and in the way to pass. I don't
want sidewalks. I don't want any new construction for housing,
especially slot homes. We have enough housing options for this area.
The 44th Ave. traffic flow is good
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Screen Name Redacted
11/12/2021 02:56 PM
Now: homeless along the trail, people bothering wildlife, speeding
along our street. Future: bigger houses or multi family units crowding
in, water way being polluted, loss of large trees and wild areas
Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 12:05 PM
the amount of trash left on Clear Creek Trail
Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 04:48 PM
Street Campers
Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 06:16 PM
44th Avenue/Kipling Northeast corner future development. Traffic
issues. Homeless population along Clear Creek.
Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 07:01 PM
Safety. Run down property.
Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 07:35 PM
Homeless and vandalism
Screen Name Redacted
11/16/2021 08:23 AM
Drug activity Storm sewer maintenance
Screen Name Redacted
11/16/2021 11:48 AM
Green belt homeless
Screen Name Redacted
11/16/2021 02:55 PM
CRIME!!!
Screen Name Redacted
11/16/2021 04:50 PM
Crime and marijuana
Screen Name Redacted
11/16/2021 08:11 PM
Property prices and taxes
Screen Name Redacted
11/17/2021 01:26 PM
Increasing crime, landlords not keeping the property up, decreasing
police presence, thefts and break ins, vagrants on every corner
Screen Name Redacted
11/17/2021 03:13 PM
We live near clear creek greenbelt and use it everyday but it feels
somewhat UNSAFE for 2 reasons. The cyclist seem to think the path
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is only for them. NO consideration for people walking on the path.
Most go way too fast and do not warn you when they are coming.
There have been many close calls. Our granddaughter was almost hit
by a cyclist who was going way to fast and did not alert us that he
was passing. You have to be on high alert which really takes away
from what should be a pleasant experience . This is our main issue
and action needs to be taken. Maybe some tickets need to be issued.
Maybe more signage warning cyclist there are speed limits and
courtesy protocol? Maybe posting something in the Neighborhood
Gazette or the Wheat Ridge Connections? Our 2nd concern is the
homeless population which is really out of control, so sad. We wish
we had some ideas and there was a good answer for this concern.
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11/17/2021 10:46 PM
The increasing rate of Homelessness and drug activity around the
hotels in the city; specifically super 8, American motel, and the
interstate inn.
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11/18/2021 01:21 PM
TOOOOOO much building, your ruining Wheat idge...................
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11/18/2021 03:21 PM
Currently a lot of defunct vehicles around. Loose dogs (are they
strays, or do neighbors not know when their animals are out)?
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11/19/2021 09:41 AM
The previous lines on Garrison St between 51st and 49th are showing
and it is confusion for drivers, especially since the lanes are not
straight. Also, many cars drive in the parking lane going south bound
thinking there are two lanes. This is dangerous as other drivers
assume they are turning right when they end up going straight.
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11/22/2021 08:07 AM
It is not clean Trash is everywhere Especially around the creek and
creek path
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11/22/2021 11:10 AM
Increase in crime and neighbors not taking care of their property. Also
do not like that everyone uses different trash companies so there are
garbage trucks up and down the street almost every day.
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11/22/2021 02:36 PM
growth, parking need retail for taxes
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11/24/2021 08:31 AM
Cheap motels and increased homeless by Clear Creek
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11/30/2021 11:08 AM
Homeless
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12/04/2021 01:10 AM
Crime,theft
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12/06/2021 10:52 AM
That the homeless population will begin to infiltrate our neighborhood
and crime will rise
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12/08/2021 09:55 AM
Homelessness in parks and along the greenbelt that deters neighbors
from utilizing our open spaces. Dilapidated businesses and
infrastructure along 44th Ave. Increased traffic and crime.
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12/12/2021 04:29 PM
It's rundown, lots of transient activity and is not being revitalized
compared to other Wheat Ridge neighborhoods.
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12/14/2021 11:12 AM
crime
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12/15/2021 10:30 AM
Too much of an up tick of criminal activity. Inflated home prices and
the influx of homeless and transients.
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10/06/2021 09:24 AM
Please allow property owners to build ADU's-mainly for our young
adult children who want to stay in the communities that they are from
and grew up in. The young people are having to move away from
their parents, grandparents and other family support units because
they will never afford to buy property at the high costs. A healthy
alternative would be to allow us to build small spaces for our children
on our own properties.
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10/21/2021 09:36 AM
more frequent police patrols
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Q3 What improvements would you like to see in your neighborhood?
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10/21/2021 05:49 PM
- I'd like to see more attractive businesses along 44th Avenue (like
the wonderful outdoor patios at T-Bird Roadhouse and King of
Wings). I'd like fewer auto repair and auto sales places and more
businesses geared towards food & drink or entertainment . - Many of
the existing businesses that AREN'T auto shops seem to be storing
vehicles on their lots (ex: Zombie Electronics and the lot behind T-
Bird) and would sure look better without all the clutter. - In the same
vein, the old strip malls (the Joe's Cafe building and the one where
Pietra's Pizza is) could really use some cosmetic updates. - I'd love it
if all the businesses on this section of 44th did what the Swiss Flower
& Gift store did - use a city grant to build a beautiful new building!
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10/23/2021 12:26 PM
More police patrols. Clean up Anderson Park. Don’t let people camp
at the park.
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10/23/2021 01:02 PM
More dog parks, more pool hours, covered bus stops and more
weather shelter at commuter rail
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10/23/2021 01:47 PM
Cleaning
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10/23/2021 03:05 PM
Free pickle ball courts
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10/23/2021 04:04 PM
My street has lots of traffic due to being one of few that connect to
44th Ave. I'd like to see some speed bumps installed to slow down
speeders. Also, so many people disregard stop signs in this area, I'd
like to see more police nabbing stop sign runners.
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10/23/2021 04:04 PM
Right turn lanes on to and off of 44th ave
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10/23/2021 04:22 PM
My favorite thing about living here is the clear creek trail access. I
hope we can keep increasing easily accessibility outdoor spaces.
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10/23/2021 05:45 PM
People being valued over tax dollars
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10/23/2021 06:02 PM
Code enforcement (otherwise why have codes?) Building codes (esp.
along the greenbelt) are ignored- Especially after continually making
a big deal about "flood zones"
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Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 09:22 PM
I would like to see homeless population solutions, drug and
prostitution solutions, as well as flood planning solutions.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 09:28 AM
I would love to see the city take care of the mess at Zombie
electronics. The ladies at Mia Bella salon had to have trees in place
and adbide by strict exterior rules. As it should be. And yet a family is
allowed to live in a ugly rv in an open junkyard right at the end of our
block. Across from where family's are trying to get together for an ice
cream outing is shady looking drug addicts. Not sure whether they
are employees or customers there is so many of them all the time.
We would love to see some type of timing done with the lights to help
us get out of our neighborhood. Sometimes it takes 5 min to get out.
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10/24/2021 10:08 AM
I'd like to see renovation if this part of 44th. It could be really nice if
there were coffee shops, a nice bar and restaurant, and general
improvements to existing businesses. I'd really love to see the bike
trail continue on at Kipling without having to go towards the rec center
and then on public streets. Lighted tennis courts at Anderson Park
would be amazing!
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10/24/2021 10:48 AM
Recycling options, more efficient communication on what is
happening in the city, and better school zone speed enforcement.
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10/24/2021 12:57 PM
Increased proactive community services & police enforcement
addressing homelessness, drug & alcohol abuse, and municipal code
violations. One easy thing: Add more public trash receptacles along
Greenbelt & 44th.
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10/24/2021 02:43 PM
Hip restaurants and shops along 44th (i.e. coffee shops, boutiques,
etc.) to replace run-down strip malls
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10/24/2021 06:26 PM
Landscaped businesses and along the streets
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10/25/2021 07:24 AM
A Trader Joes! LOL
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10/25/2021 09:01 AM
Community Service Officers take a more assertive attitutude towards
cleaning up our neighborhoods. They won't acknowledge violations
without first getting a complaint. They do not give out citations, which
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would take care of the problems forthwith.
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10/25/2021 09:30 AM
Better security for the parks and trails for safety to be more family
oriented
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10/25/2021 10:25 AM
Less transient activity in streets and open space Better separation
between industrial activity and residences More "walkable" dining and
entertainment options
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10/25/2021 11:40 AM
Start with street and storm sewer maintenance, code enforcement for
trash bins at some of the apartment buildings, and some diligence on
the Kipling hotel licensing process.
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10/25/2021 11:58 AM
Solve the homeless problem. Help those who want to get clean and
stable, and round up the bad apples. We need to stop letting them
foul and diminish public life here. [NOTE - this survey seems to avoid
the question "Do you feel safe walking around your neighborhood
alone?" I think that would be a helpful and illuminating question,
especially regarding female responders.]
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10/25/2021 03:16 PM
Increased resource officers with daily presence on the trail not
arresting people but providing them with resources on housing,
mental health support, and addiction support. Affordable Housing
programs. Recycling containers around.
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10/25/2021 05:10 PM
help with the homeless that live in the greenbelt, it can feel unsafe to
walk the path.
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10/26/2021 06:30 AM
Right turn lanes on east west streets
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10/26/2021 09:39 AM
Tearing down the Best Interstate, Super motel 8, and The American
Inn
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10/26/2021 01:10 PM
Bike trails need improvement
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10/26/2021 03:59 PM
More police activity. Less homeless.
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10/26/2021 04:34 PM
bike paths installed so people can get around safely to the store and
back.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 06:58 PM
I've seen some sidewalk improvements but would love to see more to
improve walk and likeability. I would also love to see a community
fridge in this neighborhood because I feel like there are many families
who are food insecure.
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10/26/2021 07:07 PM
More businesses, less people camping in the park.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 07:58 PM
There are a lot of cars parked in the street that are in disrepair and
clearly undrivable and have not been moved in a long time. I would
like to see cars removed that are not actively registered or in proper
repair.
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10/26/2021 09:05 PM
Speed enforcement and sidewalks
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10/27/2021 01:36 PM
I'd like to see more restaurant/bars/coffee shops along 44th around
the Anderson park area.
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10/27/2021 03:55 PM
Cap the number of vouchers each night given for homeless at the
motels to reduce their presence
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10/27/2021 06:40 PM
More street lights
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10/27/2021 08:54 PM
In the past two years the gentleman on the corner of 44th and Iris has
turned our corner into a junkyard I would like to see that cleaned up.
There are many old businesses on 44th Ave. it would be nice to see it
revitalized.
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10/28/2021 07:46 PM
Centralize garbage, recycling, and compost service. There are 4 or
so trash companies serving my street alone, which seems inefficient.
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10/29/2021 09:25 AM
I'd like to have shops closer, specifically grocery.
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10/29/2021 02:37 PM
Reduced crime and transients
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10/31/2021 09:02 AM
More speed bumps on 45th pl.
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10/31/2021 02:35 PM
housing for the homeless
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10/31/2021 02:42 PM
more policing, add a homeless shelter
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10/31/2021 07:16 PM
I would like to not see homeless camps at every corner.
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11/01/2021 04:03 PM
More recycling and compost accessibility. More walking/biking trails
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11/02/2021 03:37 PM
Less homeless people panhandling, by providing more shelters for
them, and less trash on the roads
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11/02/2021 05:03 PM
Clean up the businesses. For example the corner of Iris Street and
44th is an embarrassment. There are many more examples. I’d also
like to see more encouragement of dining establishments (not fast
food)
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11/03/2021 06:38 PM
More police involvement
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11/04/2021 07:23 AM
Speed control in neighborhood streets, improved divider lines, greater
police presence in the neighborhoods and along the Clear Creek Trail
and in Anderson Park.
Screen Name Redacted
11/04/2021 07:43 AM
Please do something about the train wreck of "zombie computers"!!!!!!
Why they are allowed to have the crap on that corner is unbelievable.
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11/05/2021 10:25 AM
noise reduction from businesses (truck yard & highway)
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11/05/2021 10:40 AM
Affordable housing. But that's a national issue anyway, so probably
not going to happen...
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11/06/2021 01:11 PM
Better street lighting. More help with the homeless situation.
Screen Name Redacted
11/07/2021 09:46 AM
I would like to see less homeless. Less violence at area motels.
Screen Name Redacted
11/08/2021 05:37 PM
Garrison street needs curbs and gutters, traffic on 44th needs to slow
down, schools need to improve.
Screen Name Redacted
11/09/2021 01:11 PM
Upgrade/clean out the drainage pipes under the street. Need to
eradicate the skunks and raccoons there also. Raise the power lines
or bury them so trucks don't take the power out. A big item pick-up
once yearly without a charge/limited list for pick-ups. Leaf collection,
by vacuum after owner rakes leaves to the street, would reflect an
environmental effort. A uniform waste removal company will save
everyone money, cut down on commercial dumpster overload and
make the street view look consistent.
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11/12/2021 02:56 PM
Snow plowing on days when the accumulation is >6" Trail
maintenance and clean up activities
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11/15/2021 12:05 PM
less litter
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11/15/2021 04:48 PM
Street cleaning notifications
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11/15/2021 06:16 PM
Police bicyclists on Clear Creek Trail-speeding, not yielding to
pedestrians, etc.
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11/15/2021 07:01 PM
Revive the business facades around 44th and field. Everything looks
run down and sad. The 4-plexs in the area are unkempt.
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11/15/2021 07:35 PM
More police patrolling
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11/16/2021 11:48 AM
Leaf pickup
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11/16/2021 02:55 PM
I'd like to see property owners/landlords held responsible for unsightly
properties and illegal activity within them. I'd like the crime in my
neighborhood to be addressed.
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11/16/2021 04:50 PM
no growing marijuana in their yards and speed bumps
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11/16/2021 08:11 PM
Speed bumps on Holland st from 44th to frontage road
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11/17/2021 01:26 PM
Landlords/property managers forced to keep the property mowed and
cleaned up. A gazillion people not living in one unit. Vagrants not
allowed to cruise the medians begging.
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11/17/2021 03:13 PM
We love the diversity of the area but think some businesses along the
main corridors look poorly maintained and really need to be cleaned
up. When you drive around the city it looks a bit run down in areas.
Unnecessary clutter, trash, high weeds etc., which we can't imagine
is up to code. Not wanting it to be overly restrictive because that's
part of the appeal of the area. We don't want it to be like we live in an
area with HOA restrictions. That's why we like living here! We knew of
a specific incident were the city had an issue with a business owners
potted plants that where really lovely, when across the street there
where 3 foot high weeds, trash and clutter being stored that was quite
an eyesore.....this makes no sense.
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11/17/2021 10:46 PM
Less trash/loitering/tent cities.
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11/18/2021 01:21 PM
Stop all construction
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11/18/2021 03:21 PM
Less homeless
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11/19/2021 09:41 AM
There are a lot of people who are experiencing homelessness and/or
pan-handling on Kipling near i-70. With growing concerns of
carjacking, I feel unsafe in this area. The amount of trash left in this
area is also disappointing (however, the trash bins left on the I-70 exit
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ramp by the Parks department has helped some)
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11/22/2021 08:07 AM
More clean up Scheduled community meet up/clean up days monthly
Scheduled community trash hauling days quarterly Scheduled lawn
waste pick up bi-weekly
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11/22/2021 11:10 AM
Would like to see enforcement of keeping property clean and street
especially with the number of people who park on the street all the
time.
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11/22/2021 02:36 PM
lower speed limits better and safer street access -- views not good
because of vegetation and cars parked in the sight way. Too much on
street parking
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11/23/2021 10:22 AM
Better businesses, i.e. Zombie Electronics is a gross embarrassment.
Better maintained businesses would be nice. Variety is important too,
i.e., 44th has too many auto shops!!
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11/24/2021 08:31 AM
Permanent housing for homeless
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11/30/2021 11:08 AM
Cleaning up the area from trash and junk
Screen Name Redacted
12/04/2021 01:10 AM
More street lights. Have had to walk in dark from 44th& Field to the 45
th & Everett Ct. Very dark
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12/06/2021 10:52 AM
The corner of Field and 45th is always full of trash, broken glass, etc.,
as well as the neighborhood directly to the East, between Field Street
and Everett Court and 45th and 46th Street. This is why I put my dog
in the car and drive elsewhere to walk her.
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12/08/2021 09:55 AM
I would like to see more diversity in business offerings within walking
distance. Kipling and I-70 interchange project underway.
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12/12/2021 04:29 PM
I'd love to see improvements to our 44th Avenue corridor between
Kipling and Wadsworth, including attracting new neighborhood shops
and restaurants etc.
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12/14/2021 11:12 AM
less crime
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12/15/2021 10:30 AM
Better sound barrier along the highway, better (wider) side walks
Optional question (87 response(s), 20 skipped)
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Q4 Why do you live in your neighborhood? (check all that apply)
I feel safe here I like the school my children attend My job is nearby I like my neighborhood
I like the location I like the access to dining and entertainment Housing is affordable I’ve always lived here
I have friends and family in the area Small town feel The growing and diverse community Other (please tell us)
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
40
10
20
58
90
28 30
17
24
32
13
17
Mandatory Question (107 response(s))
Question type: Checkbox Question
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Q5 Please rate these features as they relate to the Anderson Park neighborhood
Don't Know
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Question options
100255075 125
Sense of community
Overall image and
reputation of Anderson
Park
Access to nature
(parks, open space,
trails)
Residential property
maintenance
Places for community
gatherings
Quality of new
development
Variety of housing
options
Shopping and
restaurant options
Access to employment
options
Access to community
services and facilities
i...
6
15
69
4
14
3
5
10
6
19
40
42
36
51
59
31
33
35
29
53
45
33
2
30
15
21
35
34
22
18
7
8
18
6
15
17
26
12
6
9
9
4
13
37
17
2
38
11
Mandatory Question (107 response(s))
Question type: Likert Question
Filtering by: Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Anderson Park? Yes
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Q5 Please rate these features as they relate to the Anderson Park neighborhood
Excellent : 6
Good : 40
Fair : 45
Poor : 7
Don't Know : 9
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Sense of community
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Excellent : 15
Good : 42
Fair : 33
Poor : 8
Don't Know : 9
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Overall image and reputation of Anderson Park
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Excellent : 69
Good : 36
Fair : 2
Poor : 0
Don't Know : 0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Access to nature (parks, open space, trails)
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Excellent : 4
Good : 51
Fair : 30
Poor : 18
Don't Know : 4
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Residential property maintenance
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Excellent : 14
Good : 59
Fair : 15
Poor : 6
Don't Know : 13
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65
Places for community gatherings
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Excellent : 3
Good : 31
Fair : 21
Poor : 15
Don't Know : 37
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Quality of new development
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Excellent : 5
Good : 33
Fair : 35
Poor : 17
Don't Know : 17
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Variety of housing options
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Excellent : 10
Good : 35
Fair : 34
Poor : 26
Don't Know : 2
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Shopping and restaurant options
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Excellent : 6
Good : 29
Fair : 22
Poor : 12
Don't Know : 38
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Access to employment options
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Q6 Please tell us about housing options in Anderson Park by selecting all that apply.
Anderson Park has good housing options f...
Excellent : 19
Good : 53
Fair : 18
Poor : 6
Don't Know : 11
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Other (please tell us)Disabled residents Low-income residents Seniors Young professionals
Students Families
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25
50
75
100 87
16
56 57
35
15 11
Access to community services and facilities important to you (health care, places of
worship, etc.)
Mandatory Question (107 response(s))
Question type: Checkbox Question
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Q7 Please tell us how comfortable Anderson Park is for walking. Walking in Anderson Park
is ...
57 (53.3%)
57 (53.3%)
35 (32.7%)
35 (32.7%)
6 (5.6%)
6 (5.6%)3 (2.8%)
3 (2.8%)6 (5.6%)
6 (5.6%)
Other (please tell us)Not applicable to me Not easy Fairly easy Very easy
Question options
Mandatory Question (107 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Anderson Park? Yes
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Q8 Please tell us how comfortable Anderson Park is for bicycling. Bicycling in Anderson
Park is ...
47 (43.9%)
47 (43.9%)
21 (19.6%)
21 (19.6%)
6 (5.6%)
6 (5.6%)
28 (26.2%)
28 (26.2%)
5 (4.7%)
5 (4.7%)
Other (please tell us)Not applicable to me Not easy Fairly easy Very easy
Question options
Mandatory Question (107 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Q9 Please tell us how comfortable Anderson Park is for driving. Driving in Anderson Park is
...
53 (49.5%)
53 (49.5%)
37 (34.6%)
37 (34.6%)
5 (4.7%)
5 (4.7%)
12 (11.2%)
12 (11.2%)
Not applicable to me Not easy Fairly easy Very easy
Question options
Mandatory Question (107 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Anderson Park? Yes
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10/23/2021 01:02 PM
Love to see an Olde Town/ Bel Mar type of development on the
Lutheran campus. Would also love a Trader Joe's
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10/23/2021 01:47 PM
Clean up the paths
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10/23/2021 03:05 PM
Free pickle ball courts
Screen Name Redacted
10/23/2021 03:10 PM
We need more housing density and transit, not more vehicles or
single family homes. Accessory units for living, not short term rentals,
would help with affordability and age diversity in the population.
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10/23/2021 05:45 PM
The homeless people make it feel less safe
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10/23/2021 06:02 PM
LESS athletic stuff, more concerts and events that ALL people can
enjoy
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10/23/2021 09:22 PM
We lived in the Anderson park area in the 1990s but moved away to
raise our children in a better, safer area with a better performing
school. We moved back 8 years ago to be close to the green belt.
The area has gone downhill since. The homeless problems, with
trash, theft, drug use, verbal disturbances have made the area decay.
The area motels are the drug and prostitution hubs for west end of
Denver. We are considering moving due to this.
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10/24/2021 10:08 AM
Tennis courts and pickleball courts would be so nice. Community
cleanup along the trail. Huge renovation opportunity to make this
corridor of 44th much, much better. Bring in better businesses along
44th to make it more fun and walkable.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 12:57 PM
Live music on Weds nights is very good. Pavilion is very nice.
Weekend events (like car shows & arts/crafts) are picking up & should
be encouraged.
Q10 What other comments or big ideas about Anderson Park do you want to share?
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Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 02:43 PM
Is there a way to incentivize small business development along 44th
to make the area more walkable?
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 06:26 PM
The best part about this area is the actual Anderson Park and
greenbelt.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 07:24 AM
We need a park clean up to remove hazardous materials left over by
homeless people as well
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 09:01 AM
Park maintenance is superb and events are will organized and fun.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 09:30 AM
It isn't very safe as there are shady characters always hanging
around the park and trails. I can't let my teenage sons walk home
from school for fear of too many homeless people leaving trash and
dangerous trash around.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 10:25 AM
I would love to see the spillway north side of green belt be improved
functionally and aesthetically. Please retain or improve the memorials
to Peter Durbin. On the clear creek trail north to Golden and beyond,
there are a lot of improvements to the creek banks that allow people
to enjoy the water safely. It would be great to see these kinds of
improvements made to the stretch south of Anderson park (green
belt) to the wadworth overpass.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 11:34 AM
We like the current parking situation, as it allows for bigger vehicles
such as RVs and horse trailers
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 11:40 AM
The biggest thing the city could do is to redevelop the commercial
and retail locations across 44th Ave. from Anderson Park. The next
version of Envision WR should focus on opportunities along the 44th
Ave. corridor from the Clear Creek bridge west to Kipling St. New
development could be anchored by the new project on Kipling north
of 44th and a redeveloped mixed-use residential or commercial
project across from the park on the east.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 11:58 AM
The festivals, concerts and movies in the part are very nice, and I
value the bike path along Clear Creek very much. It's a great way to
get out in nature for some exercise each day. But that's only during
summer. Any interest in doing a winter festival, something with kids'
stuff, snow activities, mulled wine, etc? The same vendors who do
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the ones in downtown Denver would probably be up for it.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 03:16 PM
There should be a separate path for bikers. They never yield to
pedestrians and they go way too fast. They don’t respect the poster
speed limit and it’s annoying to constantly get out of their way.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 04:58 PM
fill up the ditch more lol.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 05:10 PM
Feel very safe but the growing homeless on the greenbelt is a
deterrent to be able to enjoy the park fully.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 09:39 AM
Better crossing at Garrison and Field. Some way to slow people down
on Garrison and on 44th. People regularly go 50mph on both
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 01:10 PM
I like the variety of events in the park during the summer. More
concerts if possible.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 04:34 PM
Link to my “Wheat Ridge of Tomorrow” story map
https://arcg.is/15T4Cy
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 06:58 PM
This is a unique neighborhood, people often come to us, but we don't
have much of our own identity. I'd love to see more effort in getting
feedback from local neighbors about how programing in the park
could meet their needs.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 07:07 PM
Love carnation fest fireworks!
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 09:05 PM
None at the moment. I may later!
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 03:55 PM
Why did the stream cutting through garrison lakes neighborhood dry
up?
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 06:40 PM
I would like to see more diversity
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Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 08:54 PM
Please find a solution for the homeless people.
Screen Name Redacted
10/28/2021 12:48 PM
Kipling is still very difficult to drive. On the other hand, it is part of the
ease of getting other places to be right next to I70 and a major artery.
I guess you have tradeoffs. On the other hand, the area itself does
not have much going on as far as restaurants or places to go.
Screen Name Redacted
10/28/2021 07:46 PM
The best thing about Anderson Park is access to the the Clear Creek.
Screen Name Redacted
10/29/2021 09:25 AM
A while ago, Anderson Park had a basketball area and now, it's gone.
I think they need to put that back in so neighborhoods kids can play
basketball.
Screen Name Redacted
10/29/2021 02:37 PM
How hard is it to time lights? Traffic backups every single day near I-
70 because the lights aren't properly timed and the traffic plan is
lacking.
Screen Name Redacted
10/30/2021 10:38 AM
Thank you! I am grateful for my neighborhood and tiny home.
Screen Name Redacted
10/31/2021 02:35 PM
fitness classes at the big building
Screen Name Redacted
10/31/2021 02:42 PM
the homeless population has increased tremendously in and around
anderson park and clear creek, tremendously reducing opportunities
to enjoy wildlife and nature. Also, the creek near anderson park just
stinks. i wish there were a way to get more water flow through there
so there's less standing water and mold/bad smell.
Screen Name Redacted
11/02/2021 03:37 PM
more dog friendly areas that are well maintained
Screen Name Redacted
11/02/2021 05:03 PM
Please offer more trash cans and doggie waste bags in more places.
Screen Name Redacted
11/04/2021 07:43 AM
I've lived in the area for 27 years. 44th Ave looks as run down now as
it did then. Don't think things will ever change.
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Screen Name Redacted
11/04/2021 11:22 AM
Needs a few more places to sit towards the creek--Maybe a few
benches.
Screen Name Redacted
11/05/2021 10:25 AM
somehow making the Johnson Park entrance and exit easier and
safer to use. update shopping areas and businesses along 44th ave
like 38th ave.
Screen Name Redacted
11/05/2021 08:18 PM
I would like to see the community doing more support/meeting needs
of low income or homeless individuals. If we meet the needs of
everyone in the community, it makes us all safer
Screen Name Redacted
11/06/2021 01:11 PM
none
Screen Name Redacted
11/08/2021 05:37 PM
44th has become used as a "frontage road" alternate any time there
is an accident on I70. It would be nice to have some other alternate,
but the really frontage roads aren't continous or are not easy to
access, and aren't used. If there is ever a flood on clear creek, we
have few options for egress. I believe the flood boundaries are
unrealistically large.
Screen Name Redacted
11/09/2021 01:11 PM
I want baseball fields to be active. Wednesday's music is great. The
BB court is great to keep kids active. The skate park was cool. Open
areas are big enough for grass games. The nature garden is
beautiful. Our carnation fest is wonderful. I DON'T WANT sidewalks.
A small wading pool in the creek. The pool closes too early for
season. I want Happy Valley Gardens to remain country looking and
that does NOT include upscaling the surroundings. We have a
healthy turnover of new neighbors who are personalizing their
properties and that has been enhancing the charm of our
neighborhood... Thanks for asking.
Screen Name Redacted
11/12/2021 02:56 PM
I'd like to see rules enforced for litter after gatherings in the pavillion
at the actual park. People leave trash, balloons, food, etc and it gets
to the creek and around the park. We enjoy the quiet here, and the
wildlife. I'm concerned and interested in how to help keep the
ambiance of our neighborhood this way. No one should be chasing
deer for example, or messing with the beavers.
Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 06:16 PM
Leave a good thing alone.
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Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 07:35 PM
Leave the park the way it is.
Screen Name Redacted
11/16/2021 11:48 AM
None
Screen Name Redacted
11/16/2021 02:55 PM
The area is deteriorating and crime is a problem. Since I moved into
my apartment (45th & Everett Ct) in July, my neighbor's car has been
stolen and a 2nd attempt at stealing it has been made. Last month
there was a party in the building next door where a shooting occured.
The police are visiting my block regularly but for some reason, theives
are comfortable lurking around here. Landlords need to be held
accountable when their tennants are a problem. I'm interested in how
the city is going to address these issues.
Screen Name Redacted
11/17/2021 01:26 PM
Please help keep communities safe
Screen Name Redacted
11/17/2021 03:13 PM
We realize times are stressed due to this pandemic. Are there
incentives to draw new small businesses to the area?
Screen Name Redacted
11/19/2021 09:41 AM
The changes to 52nd between Garrison and Independence is
dangerous! I know it is intended to slow traffic, but with cars parked in
the street it is very narrow and hard to know who has the right of way
in places not wide enough for two cars.
Screen Name Redacted
11/23/2021 10:22 AM
Too much noise from I-70. Louder than it was a few years ago. More
restrictions on businesses, e.g., Black and Read should be required
to stay open at least 5 days per week instead of ONE day(!)
Screen Name Redacted
12/06/2021 10:52 AM
I would love to see an enclosed grassy area for dogs to play. Not a
"dog park" per se, but a place where you could let your puppy off
leash to run around and play fetch or play with other friendly dogs.
Screen Name Redacted
12/08/2021 09:55 AM
We have an abundance of automotive businesses in the area. I would
like to see more entertainment and shopping options along 44th Ave.
We LOVE the greenbelt and our local restaurants but they could use
some improvements. We are extremely grateful for our neighbors and
enjoy seeing them at Performances in the Park.
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Screen Name Redacted
12/14/2021 11:12 AM
Its a nice park and I am grateful to have it..very grateful
Screen Name Redacted
12/15/2021 10:30 AM
No additional comments
Optional question (59 response(s), 48 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Anderson Park? Yes
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Q11 Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Anderson Park?
107 (100.0%)
107 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
No Yes
Question options
Mandatory Question (107 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Anderson Park? Yes
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Secondary Tag Associated Primary Tag Concerns Improvements Big Ideas Total
Homelessness General Homelessness 31 13 5 49
Crime General Public Safety 22 3 0 25
Homelessness Clear Creek Homelessness 16 2 1 19
Crime Drugs Public Safety 9 2 1 12
Housing Affordability General
Housing Accessibility and
Affordability 7 4 0 11
Property Maintenance
Commercial
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 4 7 0 11
Property Maintenance Residential
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 7 4 0 11
44th Corridor Improvements Public Streets 0 5 5 10
More Local Businesses 44th Neighborhood Business Vitality 0 7 3 10
Police Presence Public Safety 2 7 0 9
Code Enforcement Residential
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 3 5 0 8
Property Maintenance
Commercial 44th
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 3 3 2 8
Traffic General Traffic and Speeding 7 1 0 8
Community Events
Community Building
Through Social Connections 0 0 7 7
Crime Theft Public Safety 5 0 2 7
Floodplain Management Community Services 3 2 2 7
Homelessness Kipling and I-70 Homelessness 4 2 0 6
More Local Businesses
Restaurant
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 1 5 0 6
Traffic 44th Traffic and Speeding 2 3 1 6
Development Neighborhood Character Impacts on Neighborhood Character 4 0 1 5
Development Oppose Growth
Private Development Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 4 1 0 5
Homeless Services Homelessness 1 3 1 5
Park Maintenance Anderson Park Parks 1 1 3 5
Park Maintenance Clear Creek Parks 3 1 1 5
Trash General Community Services 1 3 1 5
Homelessness Anderson Park Homelessness 2 1 1 4
Noise I-70 Public Streets 1 2 1 4
Property Maintenance Rentals
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 2 2 0 4
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Appendix B3 summarizes how many times each of the following secondary tags were mentioned in the three open-
ended survey question: “What concerns do you have about your neighborhood, now and in the future?”; “What
improvements would you like to see in your neighborhood?”; and “What other comments or big ideas about
Anderson Park do you want to share?”. To conduct this analysis, we reviewed and "tagged" each of the 243 responses
with primary and secondary tags. The primary tag's purpose is the indentify the high-level topic, while the secondary
tag identifies the more nuanced perspective or specific location for that topic. Appendix B3 reflects the number of
times each secondary tag was mentioned and also includes the associated primary tag.
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Bicycle Access and Safety
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 1 2 0 3
Business Grocery
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 0 2 1 3
Code Enforcement Commercial
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 1 2 0 3
Community Events Cleanup
Community Building
Through Social Connections 0 2 1 3
Crime Drugs Clear Creek Public Safety 3 0 0 3
Crime Kipling and I-70 Public Safety 1 1 1 3
Development Density
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 3 0 0 3
More Local Businesses General
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 0 1 2 3
Park Expansion Dog Park Parks 0 1 2 3
Park Expansion Pickle Ball Parks 0 1 2 3
Park Protect Open Space Parks 2 1 0 3
Pedestrian Improvements
Sidewalks
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 3 0 3
Public Streets Street Lights Public Streets 0 3 0 3
Safety General Public Safety 2 0 1 3
Speeding General Traffic and Speeding 1 2 0 3
Speeding Neighborhood Traffic and Speeding 2 1 0 3
Storm Sewer Maintenance Community Services 1 2 0 3
Sustainability Recycling Environmental Sustainability 0 3 0 3
Traffic Kipling Traffic and Speeding 1 0 2 3
Trash Service General Community Services 1 2 0 3
Animal Control Geese Community Services 2 0 0 2
Code Enforcement 44th Property Maintenance on Public and Private Property 1 1 0 2
Community Events Leaf Pickup
Community Building
Through Social Connections 0 2 0 2
Crime Car Breakins Public Safety 1 1 0 2
Crime Sex Work Public Safety 1 1 0 2
Crime Violence Motels Public Safety 0 1 1 2
Development Commercial Buffer
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 1 1 0 2
Ditch Maintenance Community Services 0 0 2 2
Homelessness Parks Homelessness 0 2 0 2
Lack of Diversity
Community Building
Through Social Connections 1 0 1 2
More Local Businesses Retail
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 1 1 0 2
Noise Commercial Community Services 1 1 0 2
Park Improvements Clear Creek Parks 0 1 1 2
Park Safety Parks 0 1 1 2
Park Safety Clear Creek Bicyclists Parks 1 1 0 2Pedestrian Improvements
Crosswalks
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 1 0 1 2
Police Presence Clear Creek Public Safety 1 1 0 2
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Public Transportation
Improvements Community Services 0 1 1 2
Quality of Schools Community Services 1 1 0 2
Road Maintenance Public Streets 1 1 0 2
Safety Clear Creek Public Safety 2 0 0 2
Sense of Community
Community Building
Through Social Connections 1 0 1 2
Access to Parks and Open Space Parks 0 0 1 1
Animal Control Dogs Community Services 1 0 0 1
Animal Control General Community Services 0 1 0 1
Business Lutheran Campus
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 0 0 1 1
City Communications Community Services 0 1 0 1
Code Enforcement General
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 0 1 0 1
Communications Street Sweeping Community Services 0 1 0 1
Community Engagement Community Services 1 0 0 1Community Events Carnation Festival Community Building Through Social Connections 0 0 1 1
Community Events Large Item
Pickup
Community Building
Through Social Connections 0 1 0 1
Community Fridge Community Services 0 1 0 1
Community Services Hospital Community Services 1 0 0 1
Crime Clear Creek Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Drugs Motels Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Package Theft Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Rentals Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Vandalism Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Development 44th and Kipling
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 1 0 0 1
Homelessness Motels Homelessness 1 0 0 1
Housing Accessibility ADUs
Housing Accessibility and
Affordability 0 1 0 1
Housing Accessibility Density Housing Accessibility and Affordability 0 0 1 1
Housing Accessibility General
Housing Accessibility and
Affordability 0 1 0 1
Housing Affordability ADUs
Housing Accessibility and
Affordability 0 0 1 1
Infrastructure General Community Services 1 0 0 1
Leash Law Enforcement Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Park Expansion Anderson Park
Basketball Court Parks 0 0 1 1Park Expansion Anderson Park Tennis Court Parks 0 1 0 1
Park Expansion Bike Path Parks 0 0 1 1
Park Expansion Pool Hours Parks 0 1 0 1
Park Expansion Tennis Courts Parks 0 0 1 1
Park Expansion Trails Parks 0 1 0 1Park Improvements Clear Creek
Benches Parks 0 0 1 1
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Park Improvements Clear Creek
Wading Pool Parks 0 0 1 1
Park Improvements Johnson Park Parks 0 0 1 1
Park Improvements Trash Cans Parks 0 0 1 1
Park Improvements Trash Cans
Clear Creek Parks 0 1 0 1Park Maintenance Clear Creek Litter Parks 1 0 0 1
Park Maintenance Clear Creek
Poison Ivy Parks 1 0 0 1
Park Maintenance Clear Creek
Smell Parks 1 0 0 1
Park Safety Anderson Park Parks 1 0 0 1
Parks and Recreation Fitness
Classes Parks 0 0 1 1
Pedestrian Improvements 44th
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 0 1 1Pedestrian Improvements Commercial Bicycle and Pedestrian Access and Safety 0 1 0 1
Police Presence Anderson Park Public Safety 0 1 0 1
Power Lines Bury Community Services 0 1 0 1
Property Tax Increases
Housing Accessibility and
Affordability 1 0 0 1
Road Striping Garrison Public Streets 1 0 0 1
Snow Plowing Public Streets 0 1 0 1
Speeding 44th Traffic and Speeding 0 0 1 1
Speeding 45th Pl Traffic and Speeding 1 0 0 1
Speeding Garrison Traffic and Speeding 0 0 1 1
Speeding School Zone Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Street Curb and Gutter Garrison Public Streets 0 1 0 1
Sustainability Compost Environmental Sustainability 0 1 0 1
Sustainability General Environmental Sustainability 0 0 1 1
Sustainability Trees Environmental Sustainability 1 0 0 1
Sustainability Water Environmental Sustainability 1 0 0 1
Traffic Calming 45th Pl Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic Calming Holland Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic Calming Speed Bumps Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic Garrison Traffic and Speeding 0 0 1 1
Traffic I-70 and Kipling Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic I-70 Traffic and Speeding 1 0 0 1
Traffic Neighborhood Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Trash Field and 45th Community Services 0 1 0 1
Trash Kipling and I-70 Community Services 0 1 0 1
Trash Service Compost Community Services 0 1 0 1
Trash Service Recycling Community Services 0 1 0 1
Trash Service Yard Waste Community Services 0 1 0 1
Vacant Storefronts
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 1 0 0 1
Water Quality Environmental Sustainability 1 0 0 1
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Page 1 of 8 Appendix C1: Summary of Anderson Park Action Items
Appendix C1: Summary of Anderson Park Action Items
This attachment summarizes the action items presented to Anderson Park residents during
Round 2 of the engagement blitz from October 2021 – March 2022. The “Why”, “What”, and
“Things to Consider” mirror what was in the Action Survey.
Increase Resources for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Why: Anderson Park residents told us that walking or biking comfortably on certain residential
streets are among their biggest concerns.
What: The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) has a process to evaluate
specific streets, talk to the community about traffic calming options, and implement traffic
calming if warranted. Under this action item, the City would evaluate adding resources so this
currently understaffed program can be more responsive.
Things to Consider:
• The process to evaluate a street from an engineering perspective, get community input,
figure out a preferred option, and request funding can take two or more years under
current NTMP program staffing and resources. Streets need to meet certain criteria to be
considered for improvements. For more information visit the program website.
• In response to feedback from residents as part of the Let’s Talk program in 2021, the City
increased the NTMP program budget in 2022, but the program will still be underfunded
relative to the increasing demand from residents.
Example of traffic management that could
come out of the NTMP
Example of traffic management that could
come out of the NTMP
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Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in the Anderson
Park Neighborhood
Why: Many Anderson Park residents told us that they're concerned about inadequate property
maintenance and City code enforcement in residential areas.
What: With this action item, the City would do a property-by-property assessment of any City
Code violations related to property maintenance in some or all of Anderson Park. Such an
assessment would address violations like inoperable vehicles, outside storage of junk, and
graffiti. With the proactive nature of this effort, a longer grace period for compliance would be
provided than is typically the case for these violations and the City would connect residents to
free resources for things like junk removal. The City would actively communicate with residents
in the focus area before and during the assessment. Such an effort could take place over the
course of about a month and only cost the City in staff time
Things to Consider: The City last conducted such an assessment of property maintenance code
violations several years ago in the Fruitdale area, with about 95% of violations coming into
compliance over the course of a few months. Typically, the City’s Community Services Officers
focus on addressing resident and business complaints rather than this type of focused
assessment.
Example of a code violation (inoperable car parked on grass)
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Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings
Why: Anderson Park residents told us that they’re concerned that the scale of some new
residential buildings may not fit into the neighborhood’s established character.
What: With this action item, the City would expand “bulk plane” rules into more residential areas
of Anderson Park. Bulk plane rules already exist in parts of Wheat Ridge that limit the size of the
upper stories of residential buildings. Any such rule change would be a public process. This
action item would only cost the City in staff time and could be completed in less than one year.
Things to Consider: The height limit for most residential buildings in Anderson Park is 35 feet.
Bulk plane rules wouldn’t change this height limit but would require parts of buildings above 15
feet to step back from adjacent property (see images below). This typically results in narrower
upper stories and an overall shrinking of building volume. On larger lots, like in Anderson Park,
bulk plane rules ensure that if buildings are taller, they would have to be further set back from
the property line.
This house was built in Wheat Ridge before
bulk plane rules applied. The rules would
have required smaller upper stories.
This house was built in Wheat Ridge after
bulk plane rules applied.
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Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Why: Many Anderson Park residents view mature landscaping and trees as integral to
neighborhood character.
What: This action item would create new rules that either require or encourage retention of
mature, healthy trees or a like-for-like replacement of trees removed. This action item would
only cost the City staff time and would take about a year to complete.
Things to Consider:
• Strict tree preservation rules often make development of or expansion of existing houses
more challenging, and depending on species and root structure, not all trees can
withstand adjacent construction.
• In 2022, City Council intends to advance a program that provides resources to private
property owners for maintaining existing trees and planting new ones.
Trees protected during construction Mature trees in the Anderson Park neighborhood
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Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code
Enforcement Issues
Why: Many Anderson Park residents told us that they're concerned about inadequate property
maintenance and City code enforcement in residential areas.
What: Dumpster and cleanup days are popular programs that nearly every year have higher
demand than resources. These programs provide dumpsters nearby and resources for City
residents to clean up their property and get rid of large unwanted items and yard waste, among
other things. This action item would expand these programs in recognition that they promote
both community building and improved property maintenance.
Things to Consider:
• Improvements of this nature represent a partnership between the City and residents.
While the City can budget for expanded funding, residential property owners need to be
willing to take advantage of these types of programs.
• In response to feedback from residents as part of the Let’s Talk program in 2021, the City
increased the dumpster and cleanup days budget in 2022, but the program will still be
underfunded relative to the increasing demand from residents.
Another successful Clean Up Day in 2019
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Provide Mobile Facilities at Anderson Park or Other Public Areas to Keep the
Neighborhood Clean and Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Why: Anderson Park neighborhood residents told us that keeping Anderson Park clean and
supporting those experiencing homeless is important.
What: This would evaluate what facilities could best serve the dual purpose of supporting those
experiencing homelessness and keeping parks and other public areas in the neighborhood clean.
Such facilities could include secure storage lockers, mobile restrooms, and containers for safe
disposal of needles. These facilities would be placed in well-lit, highly trafficked areas for close
monitoring by City parks and police staff and could move around the community to best respond
to areas most in need. The costs and timing would vary, but most strategies could be quickly
deployed once funded.
Things to Consider: Addressing homelessness is one of the Wheat Ridge City Council’s top
priorities in 2022. The City recently hired a Homeless Navigator that we share with the City of
Edgewater. The City’s “Homelessness is a Shared Responsibility” webpage has lots of detail
around what this person does, frequently asked questions, and links to resources and data.
Example of storage lockers for people
experiencing homelessness
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Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property
Why: Over 190 private properties and 140+ homes are in the Clear Creek 100-year floodplain in
the Anderson Park neighborhood, the highest concentration of private property with such a
designation in Wheat Ridge. Anderson Park neighborhood residents told us that this floodplain
designation has many negative impacts, like costly yet mandatory flood insurance and tight
restrictions on making any property improvements. This harms property values and fosters
property maintenance issues. Residents of all Wheat Ridge neighborhoods also highly value Clear
Creek as one of the community’s most important features.
What: Engineers have studied this area and concluded that it is possible to remove most of these
properties from the 100-year floodplain with positive benefits to all downstream properties
along the creek in Wheat Ridge. With this action item, the City would evaluate options to make
these improvements with community input and explore funding to do so. Such options would
address both water flows and how to keep the creek beautiful and accessible by excavating
some areas of the creek currently owned by the City for improved water flow (see images
below). The costs to the City would likely be significant, depending on the level of investment
from other partners like the Mile High Flood District. Once funded, any such project would take a
few years (or more) to complete.
Things to Consider:
• A typical single family residential property in the Floodway pays more than $1,500 per
year in mandatory flood insurance costs in this area of Wheat Ridge, with costs expected
to greatly increase in the coming years.
• There are two primary designations for property in the floodplain in Wheat Ridge -
Floodway and 100-Year Floodplain. All properties in the Floodway are in the 100-Year
Floodplain but have the most restrictions. Properties in the 100-Year Floodplain also have
many restrictions. See the map below.
• In the Floodway, no new buildings are allowed. That means, for example, no new
garages, sheds, additions, or finished basements are allowed and a severely damaged
home (e.g., fire) could not be rebuilt. About 75 private properties and over 40 homes are
in the Floodway in the Anderson Park neighborhood as defined by the Let’s Talk Program.
• In the 100-year floodplain, new buildings or additions may be allowed but often aren’t
practical given the floodplain rules. Any building’s ground floor must be above the base
flood elevation, for example. That means typically that the ground floor of a garage or
shed has to be two to five feet or more off the ground, which as you might imagine
makes it hard to get a car or equipment in.
• Learn more about upcoming changes to the floodplain boundaries and how the City
saves residents 25% on flood insurance by taking steps to improve floodplain conditions.
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Map of the properties currently in the
100-year floodplain and Floodway in the
Anderson Park neighborhood. Note: not
an official floodplain map, other areas of
creek may be included in improvements.
Example of potential creek improvements
(Boulder Creek)
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Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements
Why: Anderson Park residents told us they would like to see improvements to 44th Avenue (west
of Wadsworth Boulevard) to address a wide range of issues from walking and biking access and
safety to beautification and more local, neighborhood-serving businesses.
What: With this action item, the City would evaluate targeted and cost effective strategies to
improve 44th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard within the City’s public right-of-way.
“Targeted” and “cost effective” would mean working within the existing street configuration,
without changing lanes or impacting traffic flow, and without any reconstruction of the street.
Cost effective measures like signage for wayfinding or neighborhood identification, landscaping
features like planter boxes, or barriers that separate people walking or biking from cars at some
locations can be an effective way to activate the street and beautify the corridor. Timing and
costs would vary depending on the types of improvements.
Things to Consider:
• Addressing transportation and development issues on 44th Avenue requires both short-
and long-term strategies. This action item addresses short term strategies along 44th
Avenue. The City has started a 44th Avenue Subarea Plan process that will include many
opportunities for community input in 2022 and address the long-term (e.g., 20 year)
strategy for this area. For more information on this project, click here.
• Any right-of-way widening (to allow wider sidewalks or tree lawns) would be a major
undertaking with substantial impacts on private property, many of which are small lots
with buildings close to the street. Given this, any improvements in the near term would
need to be creative retrofits that work within the existing (and sometimes constrained)
street configuration.
• Any targeted improvements would require close coordination with businesses and
property owners along the corridor.
44th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard Example of targeted streetscape
improvements that could be implemented
behind the sidewalk (on private property)
Appendix C2: Action
Survey Results
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
13 February 2020 - 06 March 2022
PROJECT NAME:
Let's Talk Anderson Park
FILTER BY:
Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)?
Answered : Yes
SURVEY QUESTIONS
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Q1 Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)?
38 (100.0%)
38 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Yes No
Question options
Mandatory Question (38 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Q2 What's your opinion of increasing resources for the NTMP?
8 (21.1%)
8 (21.1%)
15 (39.5%)
15 (39.5%)
10 (26.3%)
10 (26.3%)
1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (38 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
I would really love to see us offer more resources to our unhoused
neighbors such as a community fridge and possibly a shelter in the
area that could connect people to resources. It seems to me that
could help address some of the root causes of homelessness which
was the number 1 mentioned issue. We also have great city
resources in the rec center and the park that could be leveraged to
serve individuals who may not have access to the benefits you get in
stable housing. I would like to see some efforts to make it easier to
cross 44th and I'd love to see enhancements to sidewalks, curb cuts,
etc.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 06:23 PM
this area does seem to be an afterthought for the city.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
It would be great to feel consistently safe walking or biking in the
area.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
This is not my first choice of where I think resources should go.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 11:23 AM
Road obstructions is not the answer.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I think complete streets are necessary for quality neighborhoods.
Pedestrian access is great for recreational opportunities directly
adjacent our homes.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
I'm not affected by traffic problems on any of my nearby streets, so I
would rather see money and resources be put towards other issues.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
No. Traffic is fine and we don’t want any more experimentation in
Wheat Ridge.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
I do agree that having safe places to walk (like sidewalks) is
important. I'd need to see which streets you're considering changing.
Q3 Do you have any comments about increasing resources for the NTMP? Please provide
your thoughts below. Please note: We also have a more general question about where you'd
like to see improvements (question 27).
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I don't want to slow traffic more on streets like Kipling. That gets
backed up during rush hour daily. And I think the zig zag solution on
52nd near Garrison creates some hazards along with the slowing that
it provides. It could be helpful to have staff research more into the
specific streets and areas people are wanting to walk.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:00 AM
NTMP should prioritize multimodal transportation including walking,
cycling and public transit.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 04:36 PM
I do think that NTMP is important in neighborhoods. Please consider
the number of cars that park on the street in the areas you look to
improve. The changes made to 52nd ave between Independence and
Garrison do not feel safe. With the cars parked on the street, it is very
narrow and it is unclear as to which direction has the right of way.
Screen Name Redacted
2/28/2022 10:53 AM
Getting out on 44th is an issue?
Optional question (12 response(s), 26 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
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Q4 What's your opinion of conducting proactive code enforcement for property maintenance
in Anderson Park?
18 (47.4%)
18 (47.4%)
9 (23.7%)
9 (23.7%)
5 (13.2%)
5 (13.2%)
4 (10.5%)
4 (10.5%)2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (38 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
I think the best way to get people to maintain their property is to
create respect among neighbors. From my experience code
enforcement divides neighbors. However, I would like to see
enforcement stepped up for some businesses if that is possible.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 05:48 PM
Unlicensed vehicles (not currently registered), failure to remove snow,
operating a virtual junkyard on Dudley St.......NO ACTION TAKEN.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
As long as this is used to connect residents with resources to help
them be compliant and absolutely not used as a revenue stream or
gentrification pipeline, I would be supportive.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
I support this as long as it doesn’t turn into an HOA environment.
There are many people in this area who do not take pride in how their
house looks. Whether it’s an abandon vehicle in the front yard,
Weeds instead of grass or xeriscape and allowing junk and trash
buildup.
Screen Name Redacted
1/28/2022 09:40 AM
My main concern in my neighborhood is the area between 45th and
46th between Field and Everett Street. So much trash and junk on the
streets, overflowing trash bins, a couple junkie cars. 'Hard to walk my
dog in this neighborhood, even to get to Anderson Park.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
No
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
This is badly needed in our neighborhoods. But if we expect
continuing compliance, we'll have to offer a lot more resources for
disposing of that accumulated junk. (See the later question about
dumpsters and large-item pickup days.)
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
We specifically chose to not live in covenant controlled communities.
So did everyone else that lives around here. No more government
intrusion on peoples lives.
Q5 Do you have any comments about conducting proactive code enforcement for property
maintenance in Anderson Park? Where do you see property maintenance issues in your
neighborhood? Please provide your thoughts below.
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Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
Although I agree that I like a clean neighborhood, I see it as invasive
if officials come around and do a sweeping assessment of all
properties. Perhaps people are not aware of the rules and could use
a reminder letter first. I think people can still call to report any
violations but spending money to "police" this is not a priority to me.
We would essentially be punishing everyone for what a few are
violating. It's better to report any wrong-doings and look into those
rather than spend money to assess everyone.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 04:36 PM
I support this initiative. Please be sure to look at this through an
equitable lens (especially for those in lower socioeconomic status). I
appreciate the statement about resources to those in violation.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:14 PM
Please enforce grass cutting height.
Screen Name Redacted
2/12/2022 04:06 PM
We would gladly welcome this for commercial properties. 44th is
getting very junky.
Screen Name Redacted
2/13/2022 09:48 PM
Suggest being thoughtful and supportive to individuals who may be in
violation that may be experiencing certain mental health concerns and
how to properly work with these neighbors I’m resolving any code
enforcements.
Screen Name Redacted
2/25/2022 11:48 AM
Zombie Electronics is a neighborhood embarrassment.
Screen Name Redacted
2/28/2022 10:53 AM
The greenbelt goes through the property. Two weeks to get rid of
issues. As a widow, this was very difficult.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 10:13 AM
there is SO much junk in people's yards.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:17 PM
Maybe a website where concerns and pictures could be submitted
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:20 PM
With living in communities without HOA's, which I like not having one,
the issue then becomes that people do not take care of their property
and it becomes an eyesore for neighbors.
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Screen Name Redacted
3/05/2022 11:06 PM
I would encourage looking at businesses that but up against
residential property. The condition of these properties greatly affect
the neighboring residences. One example would be Diverersified
Builders at 8300 west 48th. This property is very poorly maintained,
and borders an entire block of residential properties on carr street.
Optional question (19 response(s), 19 skipped)
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Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q6 What's your opinion of expanding bulk plane rules?
8 (21.1%)
8 (21.1%)
11 (28.9%)
11 (28.9%)
11 (28.9%)
11 (28.9%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
5 (13.2%)
5 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (38 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
This is crazy, we have an amazingly diverse neighborhood, why
would you create such restrictions now.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
Minimizing the potential for McMansion infill is good for community
character. I'm equally or more concerned about increasing the use of
low maintenance green building materials like brick, and block, over
metal or hardiplank.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
I have lived in this neighborhood since 1994 and I feel like it is losing
it’s country feel. I certainly don’t want us to turn into the Highlands.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 11:23 AM
Property owners should be allowed to do what they want on their
properties.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
No
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
I do agree it's ridiculous to cram an 8,000 sq. ft. house within 15 feet
of a property line. I haven't seen any of these boxy new behemoths
near me, but I certainly wouldn't want one on my street in the future.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
No more government rules, there’s already far too many. Leave us
alone.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
I think it's important to not block sunlight and views...and to maintain
privacy. And it's also important to be able to modify your home to fit
your needs. There is a happy medium and I see this expansion into
residential bulk plane rules as a good compromise for all.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 04:36 PM
I feel that resources could be better used elsewhere.
Screen Name Redacted
2/28/2022 10:53 AM
Should have to be ranch style in this neighborhood.
Q7 Do you have any comments about expanding bulk plane rules? Please provide your
thoughts below. Please note: We also have more general questions where you can share your
preferences about development and neighborhood character (questions 24-26).
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Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 07:07 PM
I would also like to see house style staying with a similar style as
what is currently in Wheatridge. The "block style"houses do not fit!
Optional question (11 response(s), 27 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q8 What's your opinion of adopting tree preservation rules?
18 (47.4%)
18 (47.4%)
14 (36.8%)
14 (36.8%)
4 (10.5%)
4 (10.5%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (38 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
I love the trees in our neighborhood we should be taking care of
them.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I think trees need to be address on a case by case basis, tree
preservation should happen where applicable but if a mature tree
disrupts the overall character of new development it should be taken
into further consideration.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
I don't see that mature and healthy trees are being removed at an
alarming rate or anything, so let's use money and resources for more
pressing issues.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
No more government actions or projects or rules.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
We need trees to clean our air as well as provide shade and
ecosystems. We should definitely do all to preserve and care for
them...and provide for replacement if it's absolutely necessary to
remove one. I'd vote for incorporating trees into designs and thinking
outside the box to make it happen, first.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 03:07 PM
Tree preservation is important but very expensive to homeowners. I
have spent thousands of dollars maintaining my trees and realize not
all residents have the financial resources to do this. How would
homeowners be eligible for financial assistance?
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:00 AM
Caution should be taken when requiring like-for-like replacement. A
simple list of trees that grow sustainably in Wheat Ridge could be
developed, perhaps using Plant Select, as options for replacement.
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 03:20 PM
I had to remove two trees from my yard last spring. It was
heartbreaking and very expensive. I wish I had known about the city
resources to help with this. There are other trees on my street and in
my neighborhood that look similar to how my trees looked as they
were dying. I believe it was a big temperature drop a few years ago
that did the damage. I think support for maintaining trees is more
Q9 Do you have any comments about adopting tree preservation rules? Please provide your
thoughts below.
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important than enforcement.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:20 PM
I would like to see the program to help residents trim large unhealthy
trees expanded. The cost to trim trees can be very costly and if
people can not afford to do it then it becomes a bigger problem and
harazrd.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 07:07 PM
Dont remove healthy trees to make room for expansion of structures.
Optional question (10 response(s), 28 skipped)
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Q10 What's your opinion of expanding dumpster and cleanup days?
21 (55.3%)
21 (55.3%)
12 (31.6%)
12 (31.6%)
4 (10.5%)
4 (10.5%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I strongly oppose this option.
I oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (38 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
I love the idea of doing these right after large events like the carnation
festival because those events sometimes leave our neighborhood
with waste, etc. I think anything that brings the neighborhood together
the better.
Screen Name Redacted
1/28/2022 09:40 AM
I support this option, but I'm not sure if, or how many of the "problem"
residents would actually take advantage of this. It's a lot of the
apartment housing that is the worst, so it would be up to the
landlords.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
No
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
This is very badly needed. If I had to pick only ONE of these survey
suggestions to actually be implemented, it would be this one! We
need a lot more free or cheap ways to dispose of junk and extra
trash. Our regular trash companies nickel-and-dime us to death for
extra items. They charge too much for extra bags or large-item
pickups, and dumpster rental is prohibitively expensive. Having free
large-item pickup days several times a year would be wonderful (once
a year is not enough!), and a free compost drop-off for sticks and
leaves should be offered every fall. I would use all of those services if
they were available. If you want properties to look better, we need
ways to get rid of the trash!!
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
No more government rules or code enforcement. Leave people alone.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
I support this if we have a bit more advertising for it. I also
recommend turning it over to an existing trash company to run it.
They could add it on to their services and have a special pickup every
6 months and charge people for it (even if they aren't regular trash
pickup customers of that company). Then people don't need to bring
their things to a dumpster, it's picked up at their house. More people
may participate, even if it's a $40 charge per HH. My trash company
is suffering from low employee retention right now. So, they may not
wish to be a part of this. And their trucks are automated so they can
only pick up specific trash cans. I wonder if there are small local
businesses that are looking for work who would want to be granted
Q11 Do you have any comments about expanding dumpster and cleanup days? Please
provide your thoughts below.
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this special permission to do the curbside cleanup pickups for a fee?
Each homeowner could pay the fee. There would need to be
education about fees that dumps charge for dropping off large items.
Then people could see the value of paying for this service.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 03:07 PM
I would pay a nominal fee to participate in these clean up days to off-
set expenses. Possibly other residents would be willing to pay a fee
for the convenience of these cleanup days.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:00 AM
Dumpster/Clean Up days should provide sustainable options like
recycling and compost for yard waste.
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 03:20 PM
I need resources for yard waste.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:20 PM
Would love more drop-off options in the fall for leaves and tree
branches.
Optional question (10 response(s), 28 skipped)
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Q12 What's your opinion of providing mobile facilities to keep the neighborhood clean and
support people experiencing homelessness?
11 (28.9%)
11 (28.9%)
10 (26.3%)
10 (26.3%)5 (13.2%)
5 (13.2%)
4 (10.5%)
4 (10.5%)
6 (15.8%)
6 (15.8%)
2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (38 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
I love this idea! The more that we can do to help our neighbors the
better.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
This is such a tough situation, some of the homeless people will take
advantage and actually appreciate the help. The ones that are
addicted that’s a whole different ball game. I am not sure what the
answer is and I’m very interested to hear what ideas the “Homeless
Navigator” is suggesting.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I think its important to address homelessness.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
I don't really want to see Anderson Park filled with port-a-potties, but if
they're needed, then so be it.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
No more government programs, facilities or anything else. Clean up
the street corners and stop looking for more programs to expand
government here.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
I'm so torn about this one. While I am sympathetic to homeless
people and other challenges of life, I think we may be addressing this
from a non-homeless perspective or a place of privilege. I don't think
we see the problem the same way they do. Providing compassionate
services like this is very kind. There are some who are homeless and
truly need this temporary care. I also know "homeless" people (who
"live" in the hotels at I-70 and Kipling) who told me they choose that
lifestyle because it means they don't have to answer to others. They
get to live in a freedom type of way that they enjoy. No boss. No
landlord. THEY are in control of where they live and "work." Some of
them also do not qualify to rent or buy a home. So, they live in a
motel because they can pay weekly or monthly...or leave if they don't
have the money or want to be somewhere else. And I get that. If we
have mobile units or permanent units, we are now placing a beacon
for people to come to. It's a good way to tell them about programs
and jobs and mental health options they could consider. And it's a
negative because it's also a place to gather. And we are inviting more
homelessness to our parks or neighborhoods. We really need to ask
homeless people why they choose this lifestyle and what our typical
Q13 Do you have any comments about providing mobile facilities to keep the neighborhood
clean and support people experiencing homelessness? Please provide your thoughts below.
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society is not offering them that they need. And then look at options
for helping them in ways they truly desire to be helped. I see truly
homeless people in downtown Denver. What I see in Wheat Ridge is
people who live in hotels and panhandle for a living. It's a chosen
homelessness. And it's quite brilliant. It's like they're wearing a label
they saw on others and turning it into something that meets their
needs. I think more communication needs to happen to come up with
a solution that create a true "fix" for all. Truly affordable housing is a
must.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 09:59 AM
I agree that homelessness is one of Wheat Ridge's biggest concerns
right now, but I don't see how this is helping that problem.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 03:07 PM
This should also include mobile shower and laundry facilities.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:00 AM
I really struggle to see why someone who is comfortable with all their
belongings distributed all over the ground, in the creek, etc, would use
the suggested mobile facilities, nor do I think they would use a needle
deposit bin if they can't even be bothered to use the provided trash
cans. These things are silly band aids that do not address the
problem. City resources in this topic area are better spent on social
and mental health resources like Denver's STAR program.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 04:36 PM
I feel that this could be beneficial due the amount of people
experiencing homelessness in the area. My hesitation is that I am
afraid this will attract more people who are experiencing
homelessness.
Screen Name Redacted
2/13/2022 09:48 PM
We should be including those experiencing homeless in on these
conversations and strategies for planning and development.
Screen Name Redacted
2/25/2022 11:48 AM
Do not provide these resources. "If you build it, they will come". If
other cities begin providing these things, perhaps WR could then
revisit the issue.
Screen Name Redacted
3/02/2022 01:35 PM
I would love a solution to the homelessness issue, which includes
trash and belongings they leave unattended on sidewalks and streets
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Q14 What's your opinion of improving Clear Creek north of 44th Avenue to reduce flood
impacts on property?
20 (52.6%)
20 (52.6%)
9 (23.7%)
9 (23.7%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
Proactively doing these mitigation measures are common sense,
particularly after the increase in 100 year events along the Front
Range.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
I would like to support whatever in the highest interest for the city, and
I really don’t want my flood insurance to go up, I feel like I overpay as
it is already. Not to mention we are on the edge of the floodplain
south of 44th.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 11:23 AM
I pay over 2500.00 annually in Flood Insurance, which I feel is
unnecessary even now. I would love for the city to help me and my
neighbors save this money. I have heard it also was a deterrent for
people to purchase homes that were in mandatory flood insurance
zones. Let's be honest who wants to pay for flood insurance that they
will never use? We are already paying huge monthly mortgages.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I strongly support this.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
This sounds like it would be terribly expensive to implement. I too live
in the floodplain, but I don't want to see the creek transformed into
something artificial looking, surrounded by berms or walls or dugout
basins for overflow. I would much rather keep it in its current natural
and wild-looking state.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
No more government actions or programs. Leave it alone as it is.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
This is very important. These are people's homes and businesses. If
they can't rebuild in the flood plane after a home loss, that's a huge
shift in life. Prevention of this magnitude seems very worthwhile.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:00 AM
If you built or bought your house on low-lying land near a river, it
should come as no surprise to you that you may be impacted by a
flood. Offloading this problem onto the City's taxpayers is not a good
use of City resources. If the City does decide to move forward with
mitigation efforts, it must conduct a feasibility study and
Q15 Do you have any comments about improving Clear Creek north of 44th Avenue to
reduce flood impacts on property? Please provide your thoughts below.
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environmental impact study first. Satisfactory results in each of this
should be a pre-requisite for moving forward with any construction. I
would imagine that the amount of resources
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 03:20 PM
I am in the floodway and appreciate anything you can do to mitigate
the issue.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:17 PM
I'd like for these changes to leave clear creek looking at natural as
possible, no concrete waterfalls, etc
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:20 PM
I am a resident that has to pay flood insurance which is a cost I would
love to no longer has especially since my property was only added
into the flood zone in 2015. I am literally on the line of the zone so
anything that can be done would be great.
Screen Name Redacted
3/05/2022 11:06 PM
Please make this a top priority. It a major concern among neighbors
affected.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
We love the little trails and would like to have more official access
points to the river.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 06:23 PM
additional trails, more park benches, perhaps food kiosks in the
summer months
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 09:37 PM
restore for wildlife habitat.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
Wildlife viewing areas and additional trails would be lovely.
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Q16 If the City improved Clear Creek north of 44th Avenue for flood conditions, what (if any)
types of amenities would you like to see along this part of the greenbelt (e.g., wildlife viewing
areas, additional trails, fishing access, etc.)? Please note that only amenities that would not
impede floodwaters could be considered.
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Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
All the above. I feel it’s important people should be in touch with
nature.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 11:23 AM
It would be fine by me for the City to save their money and use if for
things that are really needed, that truly impact our community.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I think a trail system with amenity 'nodes' and water access points
would be cool.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
I'd love to see trees, wildlife viewing, wildlife safety areas, more trails,
fishing access, nature events, cleanups, and educational
opportunities (perhaps classes) that create community and shared
love of nature. Let's build in something that compels us all to be
caretakes of the land. Something that has us all feel like it's "our" park
or "our" creek. I visit and walk this creek almost every day. It's my
happy place. I think we are not taught how to be stewards of the land.
Let's add that aspect in to any changes so we all remember to
connect to the land. We the people would love to help build this, too.
That would give us proud "ownership" and "parenthood" over this
project and the changes.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 09:59 AM
Improve drainage on the underpass at 44th. Every time there's a big
rain or snow melt, it floods there. Also, I don't feel like it's safe there.
It's very dark, even in daylight, and tightly surrounded by rocks on
both sides of the trail (can't get away if necessary). And it stinks from
stagnant water.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:00 AM
This area is already home to various wildlife species. The City should
preserve this habitat as best as possible. Erosion improvements
should be prioritized. Any new plants should be fit for the environment
(see Plant Select).
Screen Name Redacted
2/12/2022 06:15 PM
More paths - I love the current clear creek trail, would be nice to have
sections where bikes and pedestrians could be separated, bikers tend
to fly by and startle me and my dog
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 03:20 PM
Dirt trail.
Screen Name Redacted Both more trails and fishing access would be nice to have
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2/17/2022 09:39 AM
Screen Name Redacted
2/25/2022 11:48 AM
These ideas sound very good. Please do not disturb wildlife.
Screen Name Redacted
3/02/2022 01:35 PM
Trails, wildlife viewing
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:17 PM
Wildlife viewing, trails and fishing are great!!
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:20 PM
More trails would be great!
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 07:07 PM
More improved access o river would be great. From Kipling to
Wadsworth thereis only a handfull of access points. I think the only
"improved access is in Anderson park, south of new pavilion.
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Q17 What's your opinion of implementing targeted improvements on 44th Avenue?
19 (50.0%)
19 (50.0%)
11 (28.9%)
11 (28.9%)
4 (10.5%)
4 (10.5%)
2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
44th divides our neighborhood, the more we can do to bridge that
divide the better.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
Improved pedestrian and bicycle safe corridors would make the area
more accessible to me as someone who does not have a car.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
I love the example of the street scape!
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I think a streetscape is a great way to improve the quality of an area.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
Whatever is done, please do NOT remove any lanes of traffic. I hate
the two-lane only section of 38th Avenue and I don't want to see that
happen to 44th. That said, many of the buildings and businesses
along 44th are old and ugly, and I support any efforts to modernize or
beautify them.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
We dont need trendy designs that will look dated in 5 years time. Just
stop messing with the city and looking for things to do.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
Love this! Don't mess with the traffic on 44th. We don't need to
impede it. Adding sidewalks and creative walkways and beautiful,
friendly areas like the image above invite people to come out of their
homes and create community. We are missing that. And it's important
to have planted boxes or something to have people feel safe when
walking next to traffic. Great idea!
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 09:59 AM
A little bit of art, splashes of color through paint and flowers, and
improvements in bike/walkways would go a long way here. Look at
ModMood and King of Wings, they're a good start to these types of
improvements there.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 03:07 PM
Traffic speeds need to be addressed.
Q18 Do you have any comments about implementing targeted improvements on 44th
Avenue west of Wadsworth, including locations where you see opportunities for
improvement? Please provide your thoughts below.
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Screen Name Redacted
2/17/2022 09:39 AM
No comment
Screen Name Redacted
2/28/2022 10:53 AM
Planters are in the way.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:20 PM
Would like to see the strip mall at 44th and Field across from
Anderson park cleaned up.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
I think you need to consider kids and families and how you can
ensure that kids have safe easy access to schools in this area. I also
think you need to consider ways to preserve existing businesses
while making space for new ones to grow and thrive.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 06:23 PM
Try to attract more restaurant options
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
Thank for working towards all these improvements.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
Please don’t turn it into condos on top of condos like old town
Arvada.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I think allowing for mixed use and pedestrian opportunities would
make for a dynamic street and continue to allow future growth.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
No, I don't have any big ideas. We all need auto repair shops and car
dealerships from time to time, but they sure are ugly. And you can't
just kick out essential businesses like those and replace them with
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Q19 The City has started a 44th Avenue Subarea Plan process that will address how this
area evolves over the next 20 years or so and will include many opportunities for community
input in 2022. Do you have any comments or big ideas about the 44th Avenue area’s long-term
vision that you think the City should consider as we begin this subarea planning process?
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cute coffee shops. Maybe landscaping is the answer.... lots and lots
of shrubs to hide all those big garage doors and vehicles. Maybe
some colorful paint jobs would help too.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
Leave us alone.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
We've changed radically over the last two years. Hermiting and
staying home have become the way. It's not a healthy way to be.
Technology use will continue to grow over the next 20 years. That
also means more separation of people who are tied to technology for
living, working and playing. There is also a movement toward a more
connected lifestyle that is beautiful and colorful and loving and
healthy. We need places to meet and gather at a moment's notice.
Places that invite connection. Places that offer joy, color,
spaciousness, feelings of freedom and feelings of health/nature.
Places with soft edges, not harsh lines. And places with trees.
Screen Name Redacted
2/14/2022 01:09 PM
Make it pedestrian friendly!
Screen Name Redacted
2/17/2022 09:39 AM
No comment
Screen Name Redacted
2/28/2022 10:53 AM
How can we reinvigorate the businesses on 44th?
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Q20 Please select your top choice.
2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)
8 (21.1%)
8 (21.1%)
1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)
4 (10.5%)
4 (10.5%)
1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
11 (28.9%)
11 (28.9%)
7 (18.4%)
7 (18.4%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in the Anderson Park Neighborhood
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Provide Mobile Facilities at Anderson Park or Other Public Areas to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People ExperiencingHomelessness
Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property
Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements None of the above.I don't know.
Question options
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Q21 Please select your second choice.
2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)
7 (18.4%)
7 (18.4%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
8 (21.1%)
8 (21.1%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
6 (15.8%)
6 (15.8%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)
Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in the Anderson Park Neighborhood
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Provide Mobile Facilities at Anderson Park or Other Public Areas to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People ExperiencingHomelessness
Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property
Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements None of the above.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (38 response(s))
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Q22 Please select your third choice.
6 (15.8%)
6 (15.8%)
3 (7.9%)
3 (7.9%)
2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)
7 (18.4%)
7 (18.4%)
5 (13.2%)
5 (13.2%)
4 (10.5%)
4 (10.5%)
6 (15.8%)
6 (15.8%)
1 (2.6%)
1 (2.6%)2 (5.3%)
2 (5.3%)
Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in the Anderson Park Neighborhood
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Provide Mobile Facilities at Anderson Park or Other Public Areas to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People ExperiencingHomelessness
Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property
Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements None of the above.I don't know.
Question options
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Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
Dumpsters!! We need dumpsters!!
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 04:36 PM
Garrison street has a "new" traffic pattern but the old lines are visible.
This creates confusion.
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 03:20 PM
It would be great to have a dirt trail along with the concrete trail on the
Clear Creek.
Screen Name Redacted
2/17/2022 09:39 AM
No comment
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
I like the mix of housing in the neighborhood. I hope that both single
and multi-unit housing at various different price points would be
included. I'd also love to see some of the current housing, especially
the muti-unit housing get a face lift through city grants.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 06:23 PM
more multi-family and low-income and ADUs
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 09:37 PM
condominiums
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
ADU, and duplex to multi family, no more new single family detached
units, either as pocket or infill developments.
Q23 Do you have any additional comments on the action items? Please provide your
thoughts below.
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Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
Q24 We heard from Anderson Park residents that you would like to see more housing
options nearby. If you share this opinion, what types of housing would you like to see more
of and where (e.g., single family, duplex, multifamily, accessory dwelling units; on major
streets or specific other areas)? If you don’t share this opinion, we want to hear about that
too.
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Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
I really don’t want to see wheat Ridge turn into old town Arvada. And
if we’re going to have more housing options please consider tearing
down all those nasty motels on I 70 and Kipling. That whole area
needs to be renovated and could be turned into something similar to
old town Arvada. Maybe?
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 11:23 AM
Please allow us to have ADU's on our properties. Our adulting
children and elderly parents need affordable options.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I am new to the area but density seems low compared to Denver.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
I don't share this opinion. I don't want to see any more housing. There
are too many people here already.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
I do not share this opinion, and do not wish to see any more housing.
Wheat Ridge is a mature city that has been around since the 1960s,
and is surrounded by Denver, Lakewood, Arvada and
Lakeside/Mountainview - lets accept the reality of this and stop trying
to expand the city. The increased population and traffic are bad
enough as it is, we don’t need to expand it.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 02:14 PM
I'd like to see more single family, duplex or quadplex housing that is
affordable for one person. Maybe 1,200 square feet each. There are
an increasing number of divorced people who do not want to live in
an apartment and still want the feel of a house. Perhaps there is also
some type of very affordable housing for homeless people, if
conversations with them about their true needs and not our perceived
needs deems that appropriate.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 05:46 PM
Density is too high now.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 09:59 AM
Given the current housing shortage in metro Denver, I think duplex
and multifamily dwellings should be the priority right now.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 03:07 PM
I'd like to see landlords be more responsible for rental units that exist.
Many in my neighbor look like they are minimally maintained. I feel
for the residents living in these dwellings.
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Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:00 AM
no comment
Screen Name Redacted
2/12/2022 06:15 PM
More single family homes would be great, I want to stay in the area
but will need a 2 story single family home within the next five years
Screen Name Redacted
2/17/2022 09:39 AM
Single family homes
Screen Name Redacted
2/28/2022 10:53 AM
Not pleased with City Council and new development in the area.
Screen Name Redacted
3/02/2022 01:35 PM
Duplex
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:17 PM
Multifamily
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:20 PM
Affordable housing for families is definitely important with how
expensive the Denver metro area has become. Duplex or multifamily
that fit with neighborhood look would be great, not buildings that
stand out but better blend.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 07:07 PM
We dont need more housing. Wheatridge is great now, more housing
would impact traffic & crime.
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Q25 We heard from Anderson Park residents that you’re concerned new development may
not fit with the desired neighborhood character. If you share this opinion, how important, if at
all, are these features for development in your neighborhood? If you do...
I don't know
Not at all important
Somewhat important
Very important
Essential
Question options
10 20 30 40
Building architecture
Building height
Building scale and
massing
View protection
Retaining or enhancing
natural areas like tre...
Building distance from
the street
Transitions and
buffering to adjacent
propert...
Whether nearby
infrastructure can
accommodate...
Other (please specify in
comment box below)
4
4
7
10
23
4
11
20
1
10
12
15
12
10
11
12
7
1
12
12
11
10
1
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11
7
7
5
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4
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Q25 We heard from Anderson Park residents that you’re concerned new
development may not fit with the desired neighborhood character. If you share this
opinion, how important, if at all, are these features for development in your
neighborhood? If you do...
Building architecture
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Essential : 4
Very important : 10
Somewhat important : 12
Not at all important : 7
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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Essential : 4
Very important : 12
Somewhat important : 12
Not at all important : 5
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Building height
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Essential : 7
Very important : 15
Somewhat important : 11
Not at all important : 1
I don't know : 0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Building scale and massing
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Essential : 10
Very important : 12
Somewhat important : 10
Not at all important : 1
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
View protection
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Essential : 23
Very important : 10
Somewhat important : 1
Not at all important : 0
I don't know : 0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Retaining or enhancing natural areas like trees and mature landscaping
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Essential : 4
Very important : 11
Somewhat important : 17
Not at all important : 2
I don't know : 0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Building distance from the street
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Essential : 11
Very important : 12
Somewhat important : 11
Not at all important : 0
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Transitions and buffering to adjacent property to support privacy
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Essential : 20
Very important : 7
Somewhat important : 7
Not at all important : 0
I don't know : 0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Whether nearby infrastructure can accommodate the development (e.g. increased
traffic, water usage, etc.)
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Essential : 1
Very important : 1
Somewhat important : 0
Not at all important : 0
I don't know : 4
1 2 3 4 5
Other (please specify in comment box below)
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
One of the things I love about this neighborhood is that its got so
much variation in housing, I hope it stays that way.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
Three generations ago this was farm land. The current density &
height isn't historic, it's a long phase. Community character evolves.
Let's aim for greater density, usability, with a mix of styles, while
avoiding gentrification.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
I really don’t want to see developers come in tear down the old
homes and build huge gigantic ones that don’t match the
neighborhood.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 03:24 PM
I think quality and character are important in future development.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
No more government rules or actions. Enough is enough.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 02:20 PM
I would hate to see what has happened in parts of Denver where new
houses or buildings are built that do not match the architecture and
character of buildings around it. Ultra-modern does not fit with the
Anderson Park area.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:30 PM
Getting across 44th! And accessing PEAK Elementary more safely.
44th also really needs a bike lane or the road next to the interstate
needs one with adequate lighting. There is no way for bikes to take a
northern route to the west safely.
Q26 Do you have any comments about development in Anderson Park related to
neighborhood character? Please provide your thoughts below.
Optional question (6 response(s), 32 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
Q27 We heard from Anderson Park residents that improving walking and biking access and
safety is a high priority. If you share this opinion, please describe the location and types of
improvements you would like to see (e.g., new bike lanes, new connections, etc.)?
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 06:23 PM
better maintenance of existing paths, additional paths, enforcing
bicycle speed limits
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 10:58 PM
Continuous sidewalks along both sides of Garrison St from 44th to
52nd, and the north side of 49th , or one continuous bike lane along
Garrison, would immediately improve safety, accessibility to main
arterials & shopping areas.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 09:17 AM
The Greenbelt between Kipling and Wadsworth. People on bikes are
very very fast, I personally have almost been hit twice walking with
my dog. I feel like they need to have their own lane so that people
who are walking can enjoy nature and not be stressed out that they’re
going to be hit by someone biking. I actually don’t even really like
walking down there anymore because of this issue and all the
homeless people.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 02:56 PM
The Clear Creek path at Kipling... Will there ever be a way to cross
Kipling safely at the Creek, rather than having to detour to the South
by the rec center? Can we ever just tunnel under Kipling there at the
creek (similar to the way it is at Youngfield, 44th Ave., and
Wadsworth)? I really dislike that rec center detour.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:57 PM
There’s already plenty of walking and biking options, the city is fine as
it is.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 09:59 AM
The pathway along the Clear Creek trail feels dark, dirty and unsafe,
and smells stagnant and moldy. Better lighting, more garbage cans
with dog poop bags, and better drainage and water flow all seem like
they'd help.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 03:07 PM
Intersection at 44th and Field needs to be widened to accommodate
vehicles turning left from EB 44th onto Field, WB turning left into
Anderson Park, and for pedestrians and bikes to wait safely on
corners to cross in any direction.
Screen Name Redacted
2/10/2022 08:00 AM
North, south access through Wheat Ridge is limited. Pierce St is the
only major conduit South of Clear Creek, Garrison St to the North. If
the city is interested in attracting people to businesses, they should
make it easier for people to get there. The Clear Creek trail
underpass at Kipling floods when it rains and large mud deposits
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collect. If the City does not want cyclists and pedestrians crossing
Kipling at the street level, they should make an effort to improve this
underpass.
Screen Name Redacted
2/12/2022 06:15 PM
I made comments before about adding a second path to the clear
creek trail to separate bikers from pedestrians to avoid any accidents
Screen Name Redacted
2/13/2022 09:48 PM
Throughout all of Anderson needs improvement for walking and
bicycling. Nighttime walking is quite challenging and not welcoming.
Encouragement for alternative transportation should be encouraged.
Screen Name Redacted
2/14/2022 01:09 PM
More north/south bike lanes/routes connecting to Clear Creek trail-
Carr, Garrison, etc. Clear Creek trail is an amazing resource, but
when you exit from it you're often dumped into a busy intersection full
of cars and no obvious safe bike route. Even some simple signage or
sharrows would go a long way.
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 03:20 PM
Dirt path on the Clear Creek
Screen Name Redacted
2/28/2022 10:53 AM
Cyclist speeding on Clear Creek Trail/Greenbelt. Turned it into a
freeway. Horses can't use it because the speeding cyclists.
Optional question (14 response(s), 24 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Anderson Park resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Increase Resources for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
The City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) has a process to evaluate
streets, talk to the community about traffic calming options, and implement traffic calming if
warranted. Under this action item, the City would evaluate adding resources so this program
can be more responsive.
What's your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 2 4 3
I support this option. 2 8 7
I am neutral. 2 1
I oppose this option. 1 4 2
I strongly oppose this option. 1 2 1
I don’t know. 1
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Signal at Tabor – need to access Frontage Road
• Need for crossing on 44th like at 44th at Parfet
• Need traffic mitigation system for Parfet St between 44th and the S Frontage Rd
• Need more traffic lights on 44th between Kipling and Ward. People do not like to stop at
crossing lights and gives a false sense of safety
• The one’s on 52nd only cause problems for the people that live there – i.e., limits parking
and increases parked car accidents
• Especially near the schools at 44th and Miller
Page 2 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in the
Neighborhood
Under this action item, the City would do a property-by-property assessment of any City Code
violations related to property maintenance in some or all of the neighborhood. A longer grace
period for compliance would be provided than is typical, and the City would connect residents
to free resources for things like junk removal.
What's your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 3 13 9
I support this option. 3 5 4
I am neutral. 2
I oppose this option. 1 1
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know. 1
Do you have any comments this action item?
• I have a number of # of houses that are abandoned or falling down in my
neighborhood and have had several fires in them. Something needs to be done.
• My neighbors have 3 years of xmas decorations on the lawn and roof
• I support this, but the City must respect the landscaping choices of its residents.
• On code enforcement, I wish short term rentals could be rescinded. It is causing a lot
of problems.
• Enforce code enforcement on businesses and violating residences!
• Sometimes bee habitat may look overgrown. Permaculture involves many tall plants.
Page 3 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings
Bulk plane rules limit the size of the upper stories of residential buildings. These rules already
exist in parts of Wheat Ridge. This action item would expand these rules so they apply in more
residential areas. Bulk plan rules typically result in narrower upper stories and an overall
shrinking of building volume. On larger lots, bulk plane rules ensure that if buildings are taller,
they would have to be further set back from the property line.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 2 4 11
I support this option. 2 7 5
I am neutral. 4 4 3
I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know. 6
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Hate to lose any mountain views
• What heights are you talking about? 30’ – 40’ – 20’?
• We have lost all of our views and open feeling due to lack of bult plane rules.
• Need at least small yards – no row houses!
• Does this only apply to single family residential homes, or also multi-unit structures?
• Would this negatively impact construction of affordable housing? I support this for
single family homes but I want to support affordable housing.
• Forget this – allow duplexes, triplexes, etc. everywhere – more affordable housing!
• It is hard to judge as I live in an HOA and don’t foresee changes around me
Page 4 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Many residents view mature landscaping and trees as integral to neighborhood character. This
action item would create new rules that either require or encourage retention of mature,
healthy trees or a like-for-like replacement of trees removed.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 4 11 12
I support this option. 2 4 6
I am neutral. 1 1 2
I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option. 1
I don’t know.
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Yes! For any development – commercial, residential, any city ROW work
• Yes, but with the understanding that some “mature” trees have lifespans and often
need to be removed
• Strongly oppose if this would apply to private property
• Agree that trees should be preserved, but with options/dialogue about if they cannot
– encourage don’t force.
Page 5 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code
Enforcement Issues
Dumpster and cleanup days are popular programs that nearly every year have higher demand
than resources. These programs provide dumpsters nearby and resources for City residents to
clean up their property and get rid of large unwanted items and yard waste. This action item
would expand these programs in recognition that they promote both community building and
improved property maintenance.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 8 13 10
I support this option. 2 8 6
I am neutral. 1 2
I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know.
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Also like the leaf drop-off
• Who maintains the nature conservancy near Parfet and 46th? Dead trees and grass
can be a wildfire hazard.
• My neighbors don’t have their trash pickup – so they never get their yard cleaned up
• I support a more sustainable waste option with a focus on recycling and responsible
disposal
• I wish/hope we can have a recycling center like Lakewood Quail Center
• I think that clean up days are great, but if the past is any indication, the two
properties that are on our block that are big problems don’t make use of it.
Page 6 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Provide Mobile Facilities to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People
Experiencing Homelessness
This action item would evaluate what facilities could best serve the dual purpose of supporting
those experiencing homelessness and keeping parks and other public areas in then
neighborhood clean. Such facilities could include secure storage lockers, mobile restrooms, and
containers for safe disposal of needles. These facilities would be placed in well-lit, highly
trafficked areas for close monitoring by City parks and police staff and could move around the
community to best respond to areas most in need.
What's your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 3 18 14
I support this option. 1 5 2
I am neutral. 1
I oppose this option. 1 4 4
I strongly oppose this option. 2 8 4
I don’t know. 1
Do you have any comments this action item?
• We don’t want to be a gathering area, but Fruitdale Park already has this problem.
Would like to keep it clean and safe.
• Are those experiencing homelessness and/or groups, orgs, nonprofits, etc. that work
with those experiencing homelessness helping with this effort?
• They’ll just destroy it.
• I would like to understand better pros and cons of this proposal. We need to do
something.
• Put this in the park by City Hall.
• Consider safe parking lot with on-site staff for those living in their car. Port-a-potties
on site available to all.
• Allow “safe parking” in Anderson/Propsect Parks lots.
• Require housing developments to provide a % of affordable (30% AMI) units.
• This is already happening in Prospect Park – why not invest more and do it right to
invest in all of our residents.
• I don’t want to encourage the homes to come here. It brings drugs and alcohol to our
neighborhoods. It’s getting worse.
Page 7 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements
With this action item, the City would evaluate targeted and cost-effective strategies to improve
44th Avenue. Targeted and cost-effective would mean working within the existing street
configuration, without changing lanes or impacting traffic flow, and without any reconstruction
of the street. Measures like signage for wayfinding, landscaping features like planter boxes, or
barriers that separate people walking or biking from cars at some locations can be an effective
way to activate the street and beautify the corridor. This action item would focus on short-term
improvements, see the 44th Subarea Plan to discuss long-term solutions.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 4 8 8
I support this option. 2 10 6
I am neutral. 2
I oppose this option. 1 2
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know. 1
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Will this increase bikability in 44th? If so yes. If it is going to make it more difficult to
bike 44th, no.
• Wayfinding could be helpful but please no planterboxes.
• Plant native plants/shrubs and bushes. A few fruit trees at Fruitdale.
• Engage a local arts organization to lead initiative
• Love. Signage improvements needed Ward, Vivian, Miller, Tabor.
• I love the improvements to 38th Ave
• No more street diets like 38th Ave
Page 8 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park
Fruitdale residents value Fruitdale Park but don’t always feel safe there and would like to see
more park amenities. The City has identified Fruitdale Park as a preferred location for a disc golf
course and has been approached by a group willing to pay to build it. With this action item, the
City would partner to build a disc golf course that could be installed without changing the park’s
current layout or amenities. The 9-hole course would generally be on the park’s outer flooedges
where the City typically sees the most safety concerns.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 1 8 3
I support this option. 3 6 4
I am neutral. 3 6 3
I oppose this option. 1 2
I strongly oppose this option. 2
I don’t know.
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Also, please plant LOTS of trees in Fruitdale Park
• Create bike skills parks/trails at city parks and open spaces, also along Clear Creek
path
• This park is used by a school for walks in nature and Scouts. I fear for kids safety when
exposed to those playing.
• Or skate park!
Page 9 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property
Engineers have studied this area and concluded that it is possible to remove most of these
properties from the 100-year floodplain with positive benefits downstream. With this action
item, the City would evaluate options to make these improvements with community input and
explore funding to do so. Such options would address both water flows and how to keep the
creek beautiful and accessible by excavating some areas of the creek currently owned by the
City.
What's your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 8 4 6
I support this option. 4 9 8
I am neutral. 2 2
I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know. 2
Do you have any comments this action item?
• This also needs to be done west of Prospect Lake
• This is a seasonal issue that we seem to forget about every year! Let’s fix it!
Page 10 of 10 Appendix C3: Open House Summary
What else do we need to know?
• Please place a stoplight at Miller and 44th Ave.
• Please place a sign at 44th and Parfet (on the SE or SW corner) signaling that there is
no turnaround where the street dead ends at the greenbelt – big trucks and trucks
with trailers get stuck down there.
• I would like to see Tabor Lake opened up with a trail all the way around.
• It is important to our neighborhood to preserve the equestrian friendly access to
Prospect Park and also access on the streets to the park.
• Overhead light with button to cross 44th Ave at Robb St. Flashing lights don’t work.
• Keep Fruitdale’s rural/agricultural nature intact. No high density. No sidewalks.
• Bicycle traffic in the greenbelt has become extremely hazardous to pedestrians on
trails were bikes are allowed.
• Fruitdale needs to hold onto agricultural property vs high density housing. Too much
traffic.
• Remodel Berbert House at Prospect Park to be an attractive house. Perhaps WR
Historical Society could help restore.
• Please do something with the house (Berbert?) at entrance to the park. It sits unused.
• We need a traffic light on 44th and Miller
• Anderson Park area – trees preserved and lot size/height enforced. Please not multi
family on south side.
• Please enforce dogs on leash laws in parks and open space. Dogs are chasing ducks
and dog waste is everywhere.
• Fix the bike paths safety from Bel Aire to Anderson Park.
• Not one company trash collection. More police officers.
• Bike lane through 44th. This will reduce speeds and help environment.
• Safer 44th Ave crossing areas bumps. 44th and Robb light only works a minority of
times.
• Incorporate Berbert House into WR historical park
Let’s Talk:Fruitdale
Engagement Blitz Report
October 2021 - March 2022
ATTACHMENT 3
Let’s Talk: Fruitdale
Engagement Blitz Report
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Contents
About Let’s Talk ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Let’s Talk: Fruitdale ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Round 1 Engagement Summary.............................................................................................................................. 5
Round 2 Engagement Summary............................................................................................................................. 10
What’s Next?....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Appendix A: Fruitdale Outreach Summary
Appendix B: Round 1 Detailed Data
Appendix B1: Prime the Pump Survey Results
Appendix B2: Resident Meetings Summary Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Appendix C: Round 2 Detailed Data
Appendix C1: Summary of Fruitdale Action Items
Appendix C2: Action Survey Results
Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Cover Image: Prospect Park in Fruitdale
About Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk is the City’s hyper-local resident engagement program. It
stems from the primary recommendation in the City Council-adopted
2019 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) Update to conduct focused resident engagement at the neighborhood level. Through the
NRS’ robust year-long community process, City officials heard loud and clear that residents want more and better opportunities to weigh
in on issues that impact their neighborhoods. The update was led by a
26-member Wheat Ridge resident committee.
The purpose of the Let’s Talk Program is to identify and respond to neighborhood issues and opportunities on an ongoing basis.
Specifically, the program goals are to:
• Develop a thorough, well documented understanding of the
issues and opportunities at the neighborhood level;• Build trust between City staff and neighborhoods through demonstration that the City is
listening and being responsive;
• Better empower neighborhoods to take initiative and work effectively with the City for positive outcomes that respond to neighborhood changes;
• Ensure that all neighborhoods in the city have an opportunity for focused listening and responsive actions from the City within approximately two-year cycles; and
• Ensure that the feedback received during the engagement blitz is robust and represents a
diversity of opinions in each neighborhood.
The program breaks the city down into ten neighborhoods for focused resident engagement. We
conduct a resident engagement blitz in each neighborhood for about 4-5 months. Each blitz includes two rounds of resident conversation and input. First, the Prime the Pump Survey and community
conversations tell us what topics are most important to residents in their neighborhood and what they want to talk about more. These responses tell us what’s important, what’s missing, what’s loved,
and what’s unique about that neighborhood. In response to Round 1 feedback, we convene City staff
across all departments to assess how to best respond. This can include policy changes, new programs, infrastructure investments, code amendments, and other responses. It can also include a reassessment
of existing resources and better communicating existing programs to help connect the dots between resident feedback and City services. Round 2 is defined by the Action Survey and community
conversations to indicate residents’ level of support for potential actions and programs.
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Engagement Blitz Report
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Prime the Pump Survey &
Community Events
Round 1
What’s most important to residents?
Action Survey & Community Events
Round 2
Prioritize action items
Report and
Responses Evaluated by City Council
Resident Engagement Blitz Process
Let’s Talk: Fruitdale
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Participation Snapshot
71
Prime the Pump
Survey Respondents
Round 1
3
Community
Meetings
28
Action Survey
Respondents
3
Community
Meetings
Round 2
From October 2021 to March 2022, we heard from 95 individual Fruitdale residents about what’s
most important to them and what the City should do to respond as part of the Let’s Talk Resident
Engagement Program. This report summarizes what Fruitdale residents said during thisengagement blitz and how we are responding.
This report reflects input from residents of Fruitdale as defined by the map below. Appendix A
provides a full summary of outreach methods to residents. Participation by residents is summarized in
the snapshot below, followed by summaries of what we heard during both rounds of the blitz.
Round 1 Engagement Summary
Homelessness Public Safety Traffic and Speeding
Let’s Talk: Fruitdale
Engagement Blitz Report: Round 1 Engagement Summary
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From October to December 2021, City staff talked with Fruitdale residents during Round 1 of the Let’s
Talk Resident Engagement Program blitz. The purpose of Round 1 of engagement was to identify what
topics are most important to Fruitdale residents that warrant further conversation and evaluation during Round 2 of the blitz. The input City staff receives during these two rounds of engagement drives
an action plan. This summary distills input from residents during Round 1. This engagement included 71 Prime the Pump survey takers, 178 responses to three open-ended questions, and conversations about
neighborhood issues at two virtual meetings and a park pop-up event.
What did Fruitdale residents tell us?
Fruitdale residents we talked with in Round 1 have a broad and extensive range of issues that are important to them. This report summarizes resident input in a few ways. First, all comments received
during Round 1 are provided in three ways: Table 1 (page 9) summarizes how many times specific topics
were mentioned in the Prime the Pump open-ended survey responses, Appendix B1 includes the full detailed report of all survey input in unedited form, and Appendix B2 includes all notes taken live during
Fruitdale virtual meetings. Comments and key themes are summarized through the narratives below (pages 6-8).
What Fruitdale Residents Want to Talk About Most
During Round 1 of the engagement blitz, Fruitdale residents told us they want to talk most about these
three topics:
These three issues rose to the top based on the number of times that residents raised the topics during
the Prime the Pump Survey, the input from the small group conversations we had with residents to
either confirm or modify this list, and other resident perspectives on the issues. These topics are described further on the following three pages. Other top issues for Fruitdale residents include:
• Neighborhood business vitality - Resident comments expressed a desire to have more
restaurants and retail within walking/biking distance. • Property maintenance - Residents noted issues with both residential and commercial
properties in their neighborhood.
• Public Streets - Resident comments reflected their general desire for functional and aesthetic
improvements to 44th Avenue and neighborhood streets.
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Homelessness
Program participants in Fruitdale are concerned about the growing issue of homelessness in and around their neighborhood. Specific areas of concern include Fruitdale Park,
the Clear Creek Trail, and the area surrounding I-70 and Kipling. Many want to see increased enforcement of local laws that discourage loitering, panhandling, and camping.
Others would like to see the City of Wheat Ridge provide more services to help people experiencing
homelessness achieve stable housing.
Homelessness Hot Spots:
• I-70 and Kipling
• Fruitdale Park
• Prospect Park
• Clear Creek Trail
53 out of 178
Prime the Pump survey comments mentioned
homelessness
In the Words of Residents
Quotes from Fruitdale Prime the Pump
Survey Respondents
“I would like to see more resources for homeless
people. I know that the Wheat Ridge police have been working to clear major intersections
of panhandlers and asking people living in parks to go elsewhere, which has been great to see. I
am just concerned that those people have very
limited places to go.”
“Despite being a two-minute walk away, we regularly avoid Fruitdale Park altogether, and
go to the other surrounding parks in other
neighborhoods to not have to deal with the (sometimes large) homeless population that
seems to always be present. I believe a large part of the issue has to do with the nature of
several nearby hotels, and Wheat Ridge has
recently taken steps to address ongoing issues with those hotels, but this is probably the
biggest concern we have at the moment.”
Wheat Ridge’s Homeless Navigator helping a
client at I-70 and Kipling
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Fruitdale residents we talked to in Round 1 are concerned about public safety in their neighborhood. Some residents have noticed an increase in crime in their area including
package thefts, car break-ins, graffiti, and destruction of property. Many respondents specifically note seeing drug paraphernalia in Fruitdale Park and Prospect Park and along
the Clear Creek Trail.
Public Safety
Public Safety Hot Spots:
• I-70 and Kipling Motels
• Fruitdale Park
• Prospect Park
• 44th Avenue
• Clear Creek Trail
53 out of 178
Prime the Pump survey comments mentioned
public safety
Survey respondents are concerned with crime at Fruitdale Park
In the Words of Residents
Quotes from Fruitdale Prime the Pump Survey
Respondents
“I don’t feel very safe. I’ve seen disturbing activity in Prospect Park at all hours. I don’t feel safe living
next to it.”
“After three acts of petty vandalism in my cul-de-
sac (W 47th place) in the time I have lived here (Cars being broken into during the night, homeless man
trying to enter my neighbor’s house, and property
being stolen off of neighbor’s lawn), I have come to regard my neighborhood in Fruitdale as a
dangerous and high risk environment.”
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Fruitdale residents we heard from are concerned about traffic speeds and congestion
in their neighborhood. Program respondents mention several streets where they’ve
noticed speeding, including major corridors like 44th Avenue and Kipling Street as well as neighborhood streets like Miller Street and Parfet Street. Other residents noted traffic
flow issues like difficulty turning onto and off of 44th Avenue and backups at the intersection of 44th Avenue and Kipling Street.
Traffic and Speeding
36 out of 178
Prime the Pump survey comments mentioned
traffic and speeding
Traffic and Speeding Hot Spots:
• 44th Avenue
• Lefthand turns onto and off of 44th Avenue
• Kipling Street
44th Avenue and Kipling Intersection
In the Words of Residents
Quotes from Fruitdale Prime the Pump Survey Respondents
“44th Avenue cannot handle the traffic at the corner of Kipling. People entering the two bars or
the veterinary hospital cause backups. The lights at the onramp of 1-70 only let 2-3 cars through (heading West) so people just go through the red.”
“There are many people that come off I-70 to avoid backups which causes congestion along 44th and
Kipling in my neighborhood.”
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Prime the Pump Survey
Round 1 engagement included the Prime the Pump Survey to identify what topics are most important to Fruitdale residents. Those responses informed the structure of the virtual meeting conversations.
Appendix 1 includes the full survey results. Generally, the 71 Fruitdale Park Prime the Pump survey
takers told us in the closed-ended questions that:
• They love their neighborhood for its local parks and open space and its convenient location;
• The neighborhood features that score lower for them include shopping and restaurant options, quality of new development, and housing variety;
• Fruitdale has good housing options for families, seniors, and young
professionals; and • Driving around the neighborhood is easier than biking or walking.
Table 1: Summary of Primary Tags in Fruitdale Prime the Pump Survey
Open-Ended QuestionsTable 1 below summarizes how many times each of the following topics were
mentioned in three open-ended survey questions:
• What concerns do you have about your neighborhood, now and in the future?
• What improvements would you like to see in your neighborhood? • What other comments or big ideas about Fruitdale do you want to share?
To conduct this analysis, we reviewed and “tagged” each of the 178 responses with primary and
secondary tags. The primary tag’s purpose is to identify the high- level topic, while the secondary tag
identifies the more nuanced perspective or specific location for that topic. Table 1 reflects the number of the times each primary tag was mentioned. To review the secondary tags, see Appendix B3.
Primary Tag Concerns Improvements Big Ideas Total
Homelessness 36 9 8 53
Public Safety 29 15 9 53
Traffic and Speeding 17 12 7 36
Public Streets 4 15 4 23
Neighborhood Business Vitality 4 12 4 20
Property Maintenance on Public and Private Property 9 6 4 19
Private Development Impacts on Neighborhood
Character
7 2 8 17
Parks 3 7 3 13
Bicycle and Pedestrian Access and Safety 2 8 2 12
Community Services (e.g., trash, schools, government services, etc.)3 7 2 12
Community Building Through Social Connections 0 6 4 10
Housing Accessibility and Affordability 5 2 3 10
Environmental Sustainability 1 0 0 1
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Round 2 Engagement Summary
As detailed in the section above, the common themes from Round 1 of the
Fruitdale blitz included the following topics, with nuanced resident opinions on specific issues within each:
• Homelessness
• Public Safety
• Traffic and Speeding
We developed eight potential action items to respond to this Round 1 feedback. During Round 2 of the blitz, we asked Fruitdale residents about their level of
support for these eight items and to rank their top three. We heard from 28 Fruitdale residents through survey responses and another 20 or so Fruitdale residents at our open house in February 2022. The
table below summarizes how these action items ranked in the Action Survey.
Fruitdale Resident Feedback on Potential Action Items
Round 2 included the Action Survey and an open house where we asked participants for their level of
support for and comments about the eight potential action items. Appendix C1 includes the detailed
description of each action item as was presented to Fruitdale residents. Appendix C2 and C3 provide all Round 2 unfiltered data including the input and comments from the Action Survey and open house.
This section (pages 11-20) summarizes the Appendix C content.
Participant Response to Action Items
Potential Action Item in Fruitdale Rank Weighted
Score*
Increase Resources for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) 1 34
Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements 2 32
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in Fruitdale 3 27
Adopt Tree Preservation Rules 4 21
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and
Code Enforcement Issues
5 17
Provide Mobile Facilities to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People Experiencing Homelessness 6 14
Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park 6 14
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings 8 4
* Each Round 2 survey respondent selected their first, second, and third choice of action items. The weighted
score reflects this data – i.e., the higher the score, the higher the overall ranking.
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In the Words of Residents
Quote from an Fruitdale Action
Survey Respondent
“Traffic calming is needed especially
if you have a street that traffic cuts
through to avoid 44th, so I am in favor
of a budget increase.”
Ranked 1 of 8: Increase Resources for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Increase funding and/or staffing for this program that includes a community and technical process to
evaluate streets for various traffic calming strategies.
Resident Input on Action Item
Between the open house and the Action Survey, a few residents provided comments on this action item. Most of the commenters were in support of increasing resources for the NTMP, and many mentioned
specific streets or intersections that need improvements, including 44th Avenue between Kipling
and Youngfield, and the intersections of 44th and Parfet, 44th and Miller, 44th and Kipling, and 44th
and Tabor. Two of the commenters were opposed to this action item. One noted their dislike of the
traffic calming on 52nd Avenue and Garrison in Arvada and does not want this kind of traffic calming in Fruitdale. Another shared that they do not want to see sidewalks added to their neighborhood.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of increasing resources
for the NTMP?
34
Weighted Score
Example of traffic management that could come out of the NTMP
36%
39%
18%
3%
4%
0%
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In the Words of Residents
Quote from an Fruitdale Action Survey Respondent
“I understand that this is a long-term project, but I drive or walk along 44th almost daily and it
is a blighted street, especially from Kipling west toward Youngfield. Improvements can’t come
soon enough.”
Ranked 2 of 8: Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements
Evaluate targeted and cost-effective strategies to improve 44th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard
within the City’s public right-of-way. This would mean working within the existing street configuration, without changing lanes or impacting traffic flow, and without any reconstruction of the street. Such
opportunities could include tactical urbanism or pop-up improvements, property/business owner
driven projects, grant programs, or capital projects. This action item would focus on short-term improvements, and the 44th Subarea Plan will focus on long-term solutions.
Resident Input on Action Item
Most of the residents who commented on this action item at the open house and through the Action
Survey agree that improvements should be made to 44th Avenue west of Wadsworth. Commenters mentioned a variety of improvements they would like to see, including wayfinding signage,
landscaping, pedestrian crossings, and additional stop lights. A few residents noted that they would
like to see more neighborhood serving businesses along 44th Avenue. Those who were opposed to
this item mentioned that they do not like the changes the City has made to 38th Avenue, including
the addition of planter boxes and the reduction in the number of lanes and its impact on traffic flow. Therefore, they are hesitant about potential changes to 44th Avenue.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s your
opinion of implement targeted 44th
Avenue improvements?
32
Weighted Score
44th Avenue west of Wadsworth Blvd
50%
36%
14%
0%0%0%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Fruitdale Action Survey Respondent
“This is a very important issue for me. I walk on my street every day and am dismayed by the number of vehicles with expired tags (3-4 years), junk all over yards, vehicles parked for months on grassy
areas without ever being moved - many with flat tires, etc. Maintenance is very poor on multiple
streets in my neighborhood.”
Ranked 3 of 8: Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in Fruitdale
Property-by-property assessment of any City Code violations related to property maintenance in some
or all of the neighborhood. A longer grace period for compliance would be provided than is typical, and the City would connect residents to free resources for things like junk removal.
Resident Input on Action Item
Residents who commented on this action item largely
support conducting proactive code enforcement in
Fruitdale. They cite concerns about negative impacts
on property values and aesthetics as their reasons. A few commenters support code enforcement but
want officers to use discretion when looking for
violations by only ticketing obvious code violations
and respecting the landscaping choices of residents.
Finally, a few commenters oppose this action item because they see it as government overreach.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of conducting
proactive code enforcement?
27
Weighted Score
Example of a code violation (inoperable
car parked on grass)
50%
21%
18%
7%4%
0%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Fruitdale Action Survey Respondent
“I think razing large areas of full-growth trees is bad but could see a program that required keeping a percentage of old-growth trees, and then replacement for any other trees that are removed,
as being a good balance for keeping tree cover and supporting long-lived trees while still allowing
for growth and expansion.”
Ranked 4 of 8: Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Create new rules that either require or encourage retention of mature, healthy trees or a like-for-like
replacement of trees removed.
Resident Input on Action Item
Several survey respondents and open house participants shared their support for tree
preservation and noted that having mature trees
adds to Fruitdale’s neighborhood character. While
residents were largely in favor of this option, many
qualified their support. Several noted that they would prefer a program that incentivized preserving
trees rather than requiring it. Others mentioned that
trees have a lifespan and residents should not be
penalized for removing dying trees. A few residents
opposed this action item because they perceive this action as government overreach.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of adopting tree
preservation rules?
21
Weighted Score
Trees protected during construction
43%
29%
14%
3%4%
7%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Fruitdale Action Survey Respondent
“Allowing more free dump days may help with some of the trash in the area, but the residents will need to take advantage in order for it to be worth tax payer dollars.”
Ranked 5 of 8: Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Expand these programs in recognition that they promote both community building and improved
property maintenance.
Resident Input on Action Item
Generally, respondents had a favorable
impression of the Clean Up Days and
Dumpster Days Grant programs. Though
some noted that they want to see better communication on when and where
these events are happening. Others
were skeptical that residents with code
violations would take advantage of this
program and would rather see proactive code enforcement to help with property
maintenance in their neighborhood.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of expanding dumpster and cleanup days?
17
Weighted Score
Another successful Clean Up Day
50%
32%
18%
0%0%0%
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In the Words of Residents
Quote from an Fruitdale Action Survey Respondent
“I do agree that facilities that provide for waste disposal by those experiencing homelessness is crucial. Homelessness itself is a long-term
problem without immediate solutions. But providing resources to keep public spaces safe and clean for all residents should be prioritized.”
Ranked 6 of 8: Provide Mobile Facilities to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Evaluate what facilities could best serve the dual purpose of supporting those experiencing
homelessness and keeping parks and other public areas in the neighborhood clean. Such facilities could include secure storage lockers, mobile restrooms, and containers for safe disposal of needles.
Resident Input on Action Item
Residents who commented at the open house and through the Action
Survey had mixed opinions on this action item. Some support the action item because they want the City to keep their local parks and open spaces
clean. Others oppose this action item because they believe locating facilities in our parks may encourage people experiencing homelessness
to travel to Wheat Ridge and camp here. A few respondents stated that
more needs to be done to address homelessness generally, including allowing safe parking and other City rules that support more housing
choices for the lowest income people.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses:
What’s your opinion of providing
mobile facilities?
14
Weighted Score
Example of storage lockers
25%
18%
22%
14%
14%
7%
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In the Words of ResidentsQuote from an Fruitdale Action Survey Respondent
“This seems like a great idea as there is already a group willing to pay for it. Will be great for kids in
the area and will draw more people to the park which will hopefully cut down on crime.”
Ranked 6 of 8: Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park
Partner to build a disc golf course at Fruitdale Park, the preferred location for this new amenity.
Resident Input on Action Item
Residents who commented on this action item through the Action Survey or at the open house voiced varied
opinions. Some support the addition of a disc golf course
at Fruitdale Park either because they are interested
in using it or because they believe it will positively
contribute to overall safety at the park by activating empty space. Others oppose the action item because
they aren’t interested in using this amenity or because
they don’t feel that Fruitdale Park is an appropriate
location for the course. A few respondents mentioned
other amenities or improvements they would rather see at Fruitdale Park or generally in Wheat Ridge parks,
including a skate park, a bike skills park, improved
landscaping, and additional trails.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of building a disc golf
course at Fruitdale Park?
14
Weighted Score
Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course in Arvada
36%
25%
18%
11%
7%3%
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In the Words of Residents
Quote from an Fruitdale Action Survey Respondent
“I feel like expanding
these rules would be an unnecessary intrusion
into the rights of a homeowner.”
Ranked 8 of 8: Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings
Expand current bulk plane rules to apply to more residential areas to regulate building size.
Resident Input on Action Item
Commenters had differing opinions on this action item. Some supporters mentioned that they do not
like the look and feel of oversized and bulky single-family scrapes in other parts of the metro area and
want to limit that type of development in Wheat Ridge. Those who opposed this action item expressed
concerns about overregulation hindering development and mentioned that more restrictions could
negatively influence housing affordability. Several also mentioned that private property investment should be encouraged rather than restricted.
78, 62%
24, 19%
8, 6%
7, 6%
5, 4%
4, 3%
Action Survey Responses: What's your opinion of implementing the 38th
Avenue Corridor Plan?
I strongly support this option.
I support this option.
I am neutral.
I oppose this option
I strongly oppose this option.
I don't know.
Action Survey Responses: What’s
your opinion of expanding bulk
plane rules to address size of
residential buildings?
4
Weighted Score
House built before bulk plane
rules applied
House built after bulk plane
rules applied
21%
25%
32%
11%
7%4%
Digging Deeper
We asked Fruitdale residents a few more questions to help the City better understand their
perspectives on four nuanced topics. Below is a summary of these responses. To see the full detailed
report of all survey input in unedited form, see Appendix C2.
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The survey respondents who answered this question voiced a range of opinions from only supporting
the development of single-family homes to wanting multifamily housing in their neighborhood.
Commenters who mentioned that they only support the development of single-family homes cited neighborhood character and infrastructure as their reasons. Others want to see some smaller scale
solutions for housing in their area, such as Accessory Dwelling Units, duplexes, and townhomes. Finally, a few commenters called for multifamily housing on 44th Avenue to increase housing supply and
support local businesses.
Question: We heard from Fruitdale residents that you would like to see more
housing options nearby. If you share this opinion, what types of housing would
you like to see more of and where (e.g., single family, duplex, multifamily,
accessory dwelling units; on major streets or specific other areas)? If you don’t
share this opinion, we want to hear about that too.
Question: We heard from Fruitdale residents that improving walking and
biking access and safety is a high priority. If you share this opinion, please
describe the location and types of improvements you would like to see
(e.g., new bike lanes, new connections, etc.)?
All of the residents who answered this question support improving walking and biking conditions
in their neighborhood. Several generally commented in support of improving this infrastructure. Others mentioned specific improvements they would like to see, including continuous sidewalks on
neighborhood streets and protected bike lanes on major corridors. Many commenters requested that
the City increase the number of crossings across W 44th Avenue, specifically at Parfet St, Moore Ct,
and Tabor St. The most common request was to improve the safety of existing crosswalks along W 44th
Avenue, particularly the crosswalk near Miller St and the crossing at Kipling.
Question: We heard from Fruitdale residents that the Clear Creek greenbelt is
one of your most valued assets and has opportunities for improvement. If you
share this opinion, what types of related improvements would you like to see
and where (e.g., wildlife viewing areas, additional trails, play equipment, seating
areas, fishing access, etc.)?
Residents who answered this question voiced a range of opinions on improving the Clear Creek Trail.
Several mentioned specific improvements they would like to see. Examples include more seating and additional trails. Several requested that the City enforce camping bans to discourage people
experiencing homelessness from sleeping along the trail. A few commenters complained about cyclists
speeding down the trail and requested bike lanes, more signage, or speed enforcement to curb this
behavior.
Question: We heard from Fruitdale residents that you’re concerned new
development may not fit with the desired neighborhood character. If you share
this opinion, how important, if at all, are these features for development in
Fruitdale? If you don’t share this opinion, we want to hear about that too.
Commenters shared a range of opinions on this topic. Some want to see more restrictions put on new
development to preserve existing neighborhood character, which they consider to be agricultural in nature. Others mentioned that they would like to see new development in their neighborhood as long
as it increases property values.
Digging Deeper Continued
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What’s Next?
City Council and City staff will use resident input and this report to inform implementation. City
Council will review this report and discuss this topic on April 18, 2022, along with City staff
recommendations for which action items to advance in the near term that align with City Council priorities and can be accomplished within current budget and staffing. Some items require City Council
policy direction or future budget allocations to advance to implementation. For these actions, we may need to hear input from additional neighborhoods or see how City Council priorities evolve over time.
Each of the ten Let’s Talk neighborhoods will get a similar report and City Council discussion following their engagement blitz. Residents can stay informed on how the City is responding to their feedback
from this program by visiting www.whatsupwheatridge.com.
lets-talk@ci.wheatridge.co.us | 303.205.7520
whatsupwheatridge.com/lets-talk
Page 1 of 3 Appendix A: Fruitdale Outreach Summary
Appendix A: Fruitdale Outreach Summary
The purpose of this attachment is to summarize the points of communication and opportunities
for input from Fruitdale residents during rounds one and two of the engagement blitz.
Point of Communication Date Purpose Numbers
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What’s Up Wheat Ridge
Page Ongoing Main program webpage and Fruitdale-
specific page
Fruitdale page statistics1:
- 367 Aware Participants
- 188 Informed Participants
- 83 Engaged Participants
Direct contact to
community stakeholders Ongoing Raise awareness about the program Contacted community organizations
in advance of program launch
Wheat Ridge Connections Article #1 November 2021 Raise awareness about the program Mailed to each household in Wheat Ridge Wheat Ridge
Connections Article #2 March 2022 Raise awareness about the program
Neighborhood Gazette February 2022 Let’s Talk and 44th Avenue Local, monthly newspaper
Yard Signs October 2021 –
March 2022 Raise awareness about the program
Signs posted by numerous residents
and at neighborhood public schools
and public parks
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1
Mailer #1 to all Fruitdale
residents2 October 2021
To announce program and Prime the
Pump survey available online or over
the phone
Mailed to all households in Fruitdale
Mailer #2 to all Fruitdale residents2 November 2021
To remind residents of Prime the Pump
survey, announce virtual meeting
events, and offer meetings on demand
Nextdoor3 posting #1 October 21, 2021 Prime the Pump survey announcement 35 impressions, 1 thank you
Nextdoor3 posting #2 October 26, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder 45 impressions, 1 thank you
Nextdoor3 posting #3 October 28, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder 45 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #4 November 2, 2021 Virtual meeting save the date 46 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #5 November 3, 2021 Let’s Talk general 492 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #6 November 4, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder 52 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #7 November 9, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder and
virtual meeting dates
48 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #8 November 11, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder and virtual meeting dates 41 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #9 November 16, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder and
virtual meeting dates
44 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #10 November 18, 2021 Virtual Meetings 42 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #11 November 23, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder and
virtual meeting dates
55 impressions, 1 thank you
Nextdoor3 posting #12 November 30, 2021 Meetings on Demand 44 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #13 December 2, 2021 Virtual meeting reminder 37 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #14 December 7, 2021 Virtual meeting reminder 32 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #15 December 9, 2021 Park pop-up reminder 23 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #16 December 14, 2021 Prime the Pump survey reminder 30 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #17 December 17, 2021 Last chance Prime the Pump 48 impressions
Facebook4 posting #1 October 27, 2021 Raise awareness about the program 276 reach, 15 clicks, 1 reaction
Facebook4 posting #2 November 16, 2021 Blitz 3 404 reach, 7 clicks, 3 reactions
Facebook4 posting #3 November 24, 2021 Blitz 3 290 reach, 12 clicks, 2 reactions
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Point of Communication Date Purpose Numbers
Program E-Newsletter #1 November 4, 2021 Prime the Pump announcement
Sent to 44 Fruitdale residents that
registered on project page with an
75% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#2 November 10, 2021 Prime the Pump survey and virtual
meeting reminder
Sent to 47 Fruitdale residents that
registered on project page with an 83% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#3 November 18, 2021 Prime the Pump survey and virtual meeting reminder
Sent to 60 Fruitdale residents that
registered on project page with an
71.7% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#4 November 30, 2021 Virtual meeting reminder
Sent to 69 Fruitdale residents that
registered on project page with an
71% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#5 December 9, 2021 Last chance Prime the Pump survey
Sent to 71 Fruitdale residents that
registered on project page with an
71.8% open rate.5
Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #1 November 2021 Prime the Pump survey and virtual
meeting reminder Citywide email newsletter Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #2 December 2021 Prime the Pump survey and virtual
meeting reminder
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Mailer #3 to all Fruitdale
residents2 January 2022 Announce that round two of the blitz is
underway, including the action survey Mailed to all households in Fruitdale Mailer #4 to all Fruitdale
residents2 February 2022 Remind residents about round two
Program E-Newsletter
#6 January 26, 2022 Action Survey, Open House, and Virtual
Office Hours
Sent to 74 Fruitdale residents that
registered on project page with an
75.7% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#7 February 9, 2022 Action Survey, Open House, and Virtual
Office Hours
Sent to 78 Fruitdale residents that registered on project page with an
64.1% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter #8 February 15, 2022 Action Survey, Open House, and Virtual Office Hours
Sent to 80 Fruitdale residents that
registered on project page with an
66.3% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter
#9 February 22, 2022 Open House Sent to 84 Fruitdale residents that registered on project page with an 58.3% open rate.5
Program E-Newsletter #10 March 2, 2022 Action survey final reminder
Sent to 87 Fruitdale residents that
registered on project page with an
51.7% open rate.5
Nextdoor3 posting #18 January 25, 2022 Action Survey announcement 70 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #19 January 27, 2022 Action Survey 97 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #20 February 1, 2022 Action Survey, Virtual Office Hours, and
Open House
92 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #21 February 3, 2022 Action Survey 82 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #22 February 8, 2022 Open House 53 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #23 February 10, 2022 Virtual Office Hours 76 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #24 February 15, 2022 Action Survey, Virtual Office Hours, and
Open House
47 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #25 February 17, 2022 Action survey reminder and open house
reminder
67 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #26 February 22, 2022 Open House 59 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #27 February 24, 2022 Action Survey 72 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #28 March 1, 2022 Action Survey 54 impressions
Nextdoor3 posting #29 March 3, 2022 Action Survey final reminder 60 impressions
Facebook4 posting #4 February 8, 2022 Blitz 3 250 reach, 3 clicks
Facebook4 posting #5 February 15, 2022 Blitz 3 883 reach, 51 clicks, 8 reactions
Facebook4 posting #6 February 22, 2022 Blitz 3 308 reach, 3 clicks, 3 reactions
Facebook4 posting #7 February 24, 2022 Open House 476 reach, 53 clicks, 6 reactions
Facebook4 posting #8 March 2, 2022 Blitz 3 180 reach, 3 clicks, 2 reactions
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Point of Communication Date Purpose Numbers
Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #3 January 2022 Action Survey and open house
reminder
Citywide email newsletter Mayor’s Matters E-Newsletter #4 February 2022 Action Survey and open house reminder
Mayor’s Matters E-
Newsletter #5 March 2022 Action Survey reminder
1 Bang the Table is the platform used for What’s Up Wheat Ridge. They define “Aware Participants” as those who visit one or more website
page, “Informed Participants” as those who visit more than one website page and/or click on one or more link, and “Engaged Participants” as
those who engage with one or more tool (survey, idea board, forum, etc.)
2 The City of Wheat Ridge purchased a database of all residents in Wheat Ridge, including individual units in multi-family housing complexes.
Mailers went to each household in Fruitdale.
3 Nextdoor posts were targeted to the specific neighborhood boundaries.
4 Facebook posts were posted through the City of Wheat Ridge’s official Facebook page with 2,400+ followers.
5 According to Bang the Table, the industry standard open rate is 21.06%.
Appendix B1: Prime the Pump
Survey Results
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
13 February 2020 - 15 March 2022
PROJECT NAME:
Let's Talk Fruitdale
FILTER BY:
Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Fruitdale?
Answered : Yes
SURVEY QUESTIONS
Prime the Pump Survey : Survey Report for 13 February 2020 to 15 March 2022
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Appendix B1: Prime the Pump Survey Results
Q1 What do you love about your neighborhood? (check all that apply)
Sense of community Unique character Convenient location Local parks and open space History
Local businesses Other (please tell us)
Question options
25
50
75
24 28
56 55
26 24
9
Mandatory Question (71 response(s))
Question type: Checkbox Question
Filtering by: Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Fruitdale? Yes
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10/18/2021 01:22 PM
The amount of large truck traffic on Tabor St, between 44th and the
North Frontage road.
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10/23/2021 02:49 PM
There are many people without access to homes. Also speeding on
my street.
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10/23/2021 03:48 PM
dilapidated homes or those with deferred maintenance; much of the
area is rental properties. I would like the city to be proactive with
owners that allow long grass and/or other issues that can create
problems and potentially lower home values in the area.
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10/23/2021 05:32 PM
High concentration of homeless people at 45th and Kipling. Few
dining and retail options compared to Applewood Village and Arvada,
but these both have great options and are nearby.
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10/24/2021 01:21 AM
the homeless overtaking my entire neighborhood
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10/24/2021 10:07 AM
We have had several break ins.
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10/24/2021 01:49 PM
homelessness
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10/24/2021 02:51 PM
Increased homeless population, not enough lighting in our area
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10/24/2021 03:33 PM
Panhandling on 44th and Kipling. Person trashing it.
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10/24/2021 06:20 PM
44th Avenue is a gateway to and through our neighborhood but is
blighted, unappealing visually, heavily trafficed, with many drivers
speeding despite the automated traffic signs. Many properties have
"junked" cars parked in driveways without current registrations or
license plates as well as property that is not kept up-"junk" in
driveways and yards, etc.
Q2 What concerns do you have about your neighborhood, now and in the future?
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10/24/2021 08:32 PM
I don’t feel very safe. I’ve seen disturbing activity in Prospect Park at
all hours. I don’t feel safe living next to it. I’m disappointed with
regarding some park maintenance issues. I’m very concerned about
all the homeless and problems I’ve heard about at the non-chain
hotels and motels. I’m very concerned about all the idle, run-down
businesses. I’m absolutely appalled by the trash along Youngfield and
70 as well as on 44th heading toward Golden.
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10/25/2021 07:59 AM
The motel area by Kipling and I70 is not very sightly or welcoming
and a lot of people talk about that area when talking about Wheat
Ridge.
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10/25/2021 10:51 AM
Safety being so near to 44th Ave.
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10/25/2021 12:37 PM
Help the homeless
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10/25/2021 01:34 PM
Crime
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10/25/2021 02:34 PM
Increasing population density
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10/26/2021 06:49 AM
I’m seeing more homeless each day. So much so that I feel Fruitdale
Park is unsafe and will no longer take my grandkids there. I’ve seen
numerous drug deals happen there and have found drug
paraphernalia there as well.
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10/26/2021 08:33 AM
Increasing homeless/homeless camps increasing crime
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10/26/2021 09:07 AM
Low amounts of tree canopy outside of the green belt. Current
mature trees not being preemptively replaced
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10/26/2021 01:21 PM
Property maintenance by renters and owners, street parking, noise,
school overflow parking, homeless people congregating on and
around Kipling, panhandlers
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10/26/2021 01:46 PM
1) The park -I live next to Prospect. No enforcement of closing hours.
People come and go all night long. Drug deals? Now the park is going
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to put chips and dirt storage within 50 feet of my house. You can be
sure I will be watching the particulate pollution and contacting
Channel 7 and the EPA when the debris starts flying in the wind. 2)
No enforcement at all of the "NO TRUCKS OVER... " on 44th. The
signage for both of these rules (44th trucks and park closing) is not
visible (stupid placement). No police support in enforcement of either.
Great ideas -- but if you don't enforce, these rules don't exist. Just lip
service. 3) 44th can not handle the traffic at the corner of Kipling.
People entering the two bars or the veterinary hospital cause
backups. The lights at the onramp of 1-70 only let 2-3 cars through
(heading West) so people just go through the red.
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10/26/2021 04:21 PM
Homelessness in the park, crime in neighborhood - break-ins,
Greenbelt feels very unsafe because of homeless people camping
and people who seem dangerous, danger of fires from those
encampments
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10/26/2021 05:18 PM
Many properties allowed to slide into neglect, with code not being
enforced
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10/27/2021 07:05 AM
The homeless population
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10/27/2021 11:10 AM
increased traffic due to overcrowding
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10/27/2021 11:49 AM
We don't want it changed. We live in a relaxed living community.
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10/27/2021 12:31 PM
Homeless. Drug addicts in my yard
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10/27/2021 12:39 PM
Homeless population nearby, vehicle and home break-ins, crime and
violence
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10/27/2021 01:49 PM
An increase in homelessness, particularly near 44th and Kipling.
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10/27/2021 04:06 PM
There are hotels around here that have a lot of people who are sick
or need help. Nothing bad has ever happened but I feel like there
could be potential danger with the folks that surround the
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neighborhood.
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10/28/2021 01:27 PM
Homelessness, drug abuse, vagrancy, prostitution centering on the
area of Kipling & I-70.
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10/28/2021 08:10 PM
Are we going to be priced out of the area? More traffic congestion as
traffic lanes for vehicles are becoming smaller due bike lanes that are
empty most of the time. Loss of 2nd Amendment freedoms. Inflation.
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10/28/2021 08:51 PM
Arvada and Lakewood seem to encroach upon Wheat Ridge, yet
they don't help with shared issues.
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10/29/2021 02:41 PM
Crime and the large amount of junkies and prostitutes I see just
casually hanging out in our parks.
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10/29/2021 03:38 PM
Vagrancy is off the charts. I am also sick of watching police drive by
seven thousand times a day and not ever once think to stop and get
out and talk to the residents.
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10/29/2021 05:29 PM
There is an extreme drug and criminal activity problem in the Fruitdale
neighborhood, concentrated around homeless encampments and
monthly-rate motel lodging at and around Fruitdale Park. The drug
and criminal activity is an ever present danger in the community. Last
week on Thursday, I was approached at 1 PM in Fruitdale Park while
walking by a dangerous looking man with a backpack, offering to
"Smoke Ice" with me. I feared that he would follow me home - all
during an innocent lunch break walk. My neighbors have told me
about deaths in Fruitdale Park in recent months, though I see nothing
in the news referencing this. I regularly see vehicles parked at
Fruitdale Park in the middle of the night and for days on end, with
people apparently living out of them. I rarely see police presence in
Fruitdale Park, typically only short and curt drive bys without any
officer presence to break up large gatherings in the park at night.
After three acts of petty vandalism in my cul-de-sac (W 47th place) in
the time I have lived here (Cars being broken into during the night,
homeless man trying to enter my neighbor's house, and property
being stolen off of neighbor's lawn), I have come to regard my
neighborhood in Fruitdale as a dangerous and high risk environment.
The starred hotels on I-70 frontage road around Fruitdale Park
(Holiday Inn & Comfort Inn) have reacted to this clear and present
danger with high security fences, although Fruitdale Park, W 47th
Place, Mountain Phoenix Community School and other municipal
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areas of Fruitdale Neighborhood appear to show no reaction in
increasing the safety of our neighborhood given the clear dangerous
activity going on in and around Fruitdale park.
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10/31/2021 09:44 AM
homelessness, especially in Fruitdale Park area. We are especially
concerned about the items that are left behind that can be harmful to
kids in the park. we are concerned about crime in this area as well (I-
70 and Kipling) we would like to see a single company serving the
community for trash and recycling. The many companies serving the
area cause noise pollution and are hard on the streets.
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10/31/2021 12:24 PM
The speeding down Miller Street between Frontage road and 44th! It’s
unsafe, and excessive.
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11/01/2021 01:29 PM
Only having lived here 2 months, I have had issues with homeless
people twice, one causing over $2K damage to my car. So
homelessness is probably my biggest issue.
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11/03/2021 03:18 AM
Safety and concerned about new construction of multi-unit
townhomes and congested areas from increased traffic, cars and
people.
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11/03/2021 02:12 PM
There isn’t much here and it is not very walkable. Doesn’t feel
comfortable to walk around and get harassed by homeless either.
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11/04/2021 10:23 AM
Rising crime and homelessness
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11/04/2021 06:24 PM
Business taking over the street
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11/04/2021 10:01 PM
Crime, homelessness
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11/08/2021 09:15 AM
Live off 44th and Parfet. 1/2 of straight, flat road. no stop signs or
slow signs and a lot of people speed. NTMP - got the signatures but
it's hard for me to get around to get the rest of the signatures. There
is a school, dog walkers, kids in the neighborhood.
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11/08/2021 09:43 AM someday want to bridge the greenbelt and Clear Creek and where
else but Tabor! I worry for the future of our little enclave.
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11/11/2021 02:00 PM
Rampant building of multi-story "box" style homes and town homes
on every available scrap of land. I think it destroys the character of
the neighborhood. It also makes streets more congested. I'd like as
much open space in my neighborhood as possible, public and private.
I do not want to see Fruitdale go the way of North Denver: Old
houses scraped and replaced with multi-story box residential
buildings that take up most of the lot. A lot of the charm in North
Denver is now gone.
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11/13/2021 05:50 PM
Current concern is safety. We no longer use Fruitdale park, due to
concerns with the presence of needles and drugs due to the people
currently using the park. The hotels have lead to strange foot traffic
wandering in our neighborhood. I have seen people passed out in the
grass while walking my dog. Neighbors have been broken into. I have
found condoms in neighbors yards. The current situation is
concerning, and if not addressed, I fear could get much worse in the
future. Neighbors will leave large trash items ie. couches, tvs, etc. for
months in their front yards.
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11/14/2021 09:12 AM
I want to make sure it continues to grow and change with the times
while holding onto its charm.
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11/15/2021 12:19 PM
Increases in theft and petty crime reports, increase in homeless
people moving west along the clear creek, traffic increases (though
that comes with growth and is expected; I would like to see plans for
managing that as WR grows).
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11/15/2021 05:50 PM
Traffic
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11/15/2021 08:55 PM
Homeless people by I-70 and Kipling frontage road and park.
Possibility of large number of apartments causing congestion in the
area.
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11/17/2021 10:11 AM
Number or new development and homeless people around
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11/17/2021 03:00 PM and there is a visible homeless problem.
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11/18/2021 09:42 AM
Rising rent prices. Wondering when gentrification will hit this area &
concern about displacement and loss of local character. Pedestrian
safety (the Clear Creek trail is great but if you get off it and walk up
Youngfield, the sidewalk disappears entirely).
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11/19/2021 08:15 AM
Large truck traffic down our street from Edwards Meats. Concerned
about future traffic due to Clear Creek Crossing. Would be nice to get
rid of the Book Stop on 44th.
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11/19/2021 10:29 PM
I worry about the homeless on I-70 and Kipling and crime around the
general area and at the American Motel. People potentially selling
drug in the neighborhood. Neighbors who let their dogs out of their
house without a leash and walk them without a leash. Trees that are
overgrown by the power lines and the frontage road debree that
seems to not get cleaned up. ( i. e. - fallen trees)
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none
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11/21/2021 12:01 PM
What the level of government intervention will take place in the future
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11/22/2021 11:56 AM
The homeless is a real problem and needs to be addressed and
handled. 44th Ave from Youngfield to Wadsworth really needs to be
addressed with slower speeds lane reductions and install new
Landscape islands down the middle of road. Re vitalization down this
corridor needs to be done with some me of the run down buildings
along 44th being converted to upscale and vibrant townhome/condo
live work and play being a major focus for these developments. A
strong focus on NOISE reduction along 44th from I70 should also be
a Big priority. The area around travel America should no longer focus
on Truck Drivers bust instead focus on developing area around small
shops that support local businesses. Restaurants, shopping and local
Wheat Ridge Feel.
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11/24/2021 05:51 AM
Car theft. Crime. Panhandlers and people around 70 and Kipling.
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11/25/2021 10:52 AM
Homeless population nearby, trashy properties, crime
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11/26/2021 01:19 PM
Homelessness , Drugs , high traffic , noise
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11/30/2021 06:29 AM
Increase in homeless population and crime
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11/30/2021 05:25 PM
All the development of apartments that people can't afford to rent. Be
proactive like Portland. Percentage of housing for Section 8.
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12/02/2021 12:30 AM
Homeless
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12/09/2021 10:03 AM
The sex trafficking that occurs at the hotels at Kipling and I-70 has
only gotten worse in the 4 years we have lived here. It concerns me
that the businesses there have taken no action to correct the
trafficking of humans that occurs in their establishments.
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12/10/2021 01:01 PM
I am concerned about the homelessness in the area of I-70 and
Kipling directly, but as well as other areas nearby
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12/14/2021 07:18 PM
Sorry, I babbled a bit with my last answer. I am concerned with
overbuilding; ruining the neighborhoods with overpriced, overbuilt
townhomes and condos. NO ONE lucky enough to rent in Wheat
Ridge could ever afford those home they are building, seriously? So
our children and grandchildren will never be able to be close to their
loved ones because they have to move to OTHER cities far away or
states to be able to afford to raise a family. Not fair. The homeless
are everywhere now-hello I wonder why. I'm talking families that can't
pay rent so struggle day to day to pay the rip off amount of staying in
a hotel/motel to keep their children in the school they have always
been in. Or just sleep in the car.
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12/18/2021 04:09 PM
Most notably, the perpetual presence of homeless/transients at
Fruitdale Park is concerning. We've had a few incidents with that
same population walking by our house. Despite being a two-minute
walk away, we regularly avoid Fruitdale Park altogether, and go to the
other surrounding parks in other neighborhoods to not have to deal
with the (sometimes large) homeless population that seems to always
be present. I believe a large part of the issue has to do with the
nature of several nearby hotels, and Wheat Ridge has recently taken
steps to address ongoing issues with those hotels, but this is
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probably the biggest concern we have at the moment.
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10/18/2021 01:22 PM
Noise controll
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10/23/2021 02:49 PM
Affordable housing, rent control, housing for those without access to
homes.
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10/23/2021 03:48 PM
Actually its in pretty good shape right now.
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10/23/2021 05:32 PM
Crosswalks on 45th need bigger/brighter lights. Drivers often blow
through the crosswalk after it's lit and my family does not feel safe
crossing the street.
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10/24/2021 01:21 AM
removal of the homeless
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10/24/2021 10:07 AM
Entrance to Quail Street ( off of 44 st.)needs to be fixed.
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10/24/2021 01:49 PM
more police
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10/24/2021 02:51 PM
Clean up of the batting cages in Prospect Park, clean up of the
homeless population and the trash/litter they leave around. Better
signage indicating our street is a private street.
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10/24/2021 03:33 PM
Litter along I70 embankments cleaned up.
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10/24/2021 06:20 PM
Better traffic enforement of speed limits on 44th, enforcement of
vehicle registration and licensing requirements in residential areas,
development along 44th, housing, businesses, etc. In reviewing the
Optional question (70 response(s), 1 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Fruitdale? Yes
Q3 What improvements would you like to see in your neighborhood?
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previous survey and recommendations regarding 44th avenue, I
understand that the city is aware of the concerns. improvements
cannot happen soon enough.
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10/24/2021 08:32 PM
The above issues addressed which I’ve talked with and emailed
Councilor Beck about.
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10/25/2021 07:59 AM
I would like Fruitdale to be a little more walkable with more sidewalks
(such as on Miller St leading up to Fruitdale park), and another
pedestrian crossing on 44th would be nice next to the Clear Creek
Church so we would get to the Clear Creek trail a little bit safer.
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10/25/2021 10:51 AM
Updated building codes and blight control.
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10/25/2021 12:37 PM
Fixing streets, and other infrastructure.
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10/25/2021 01:34 PM
Maybe more policing to deter crime?
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10/25/2021 02:34 PM
A new specialty grocery store in the old Lucky's Market building
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10/26/2021 06:49 AM
44th Ave. is a blight on our community. I would like to see better
zoning and fewer empty buildings.
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10/26/2021 08:33 AM
less homeless camps
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10/26/2021 09:07 AM
More local businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
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10/26/2021 01:21 PM
Better street lighting, better noise abatement
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10/26/2021 01:46 PM
Keep the park clean and get the people out at night. Enforce the rules
that exist. All of 44th needs a cleanup -- blighted.
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10/26/2021 04:21 PM
Closer grocery store would be great. Street light at 44th and Kipling -
people aren't paying attention and there are some bad accidents.
Crosswalk doesn't give people a lot of time to cross.
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10/26/2021 05:18 PM
Code enforcement, a pocket park or two, improved crosswalk
signage and lighting on 44th Ave
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10/27/2021 07:05 AM
the motels held accountable and the area cleaned up
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10/27/2021 11:49 AM
none
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10/27/2021 12:31 PM
Homeless and drug addicts removed
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10/27/2021 12:39 PM
Designated officers to patrol and deal with open drug use and
violence at prospect park and I70 & Kipling area, improvements to
44th in fruitdale area including restaurants, fast food and other
businesses.
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10/27/2021 01:49 PM
Better lighting at intersection of 44th and Kipling. At night, lots of
people jaywalk and it's very dangerous because they're hard to see.
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10/27/2021 04:06 PM
community gatherings, community projects, local community outreach
to those in need
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10/28/2021 01:27 PM
Would like to see 3 motels in particular razed, as they collectively are
a source of significant crime, drug selling/abuse: the American,
Affordable Inns, Best Interstate Inn.
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10/28/2021 08:10 PM
Speed bumps on West 45th Ave between Miller St and Parfet St.
Plow residential streets during snow storms. Better Police service.
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10/28/2021 08:51 PM
Safer intersections.
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10/29/2021 02:41 PM
Less crime, junkies, and prostitutes. Better traffic flow.
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10/29/2021 03:38 PM
Better policing, no cheap beer the vagrants like sold at bodegas
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10/29/2021 05:29 PM
I would like to see the clear and present drug and criminal activity
problems, focused around Fruitdale Park and the surrounding
monthly rate dwellings, to be excised from our community in a
healthy and expedient manner. Frutidale Park could have renovations
for better lighting, controlled entry points, security presence, security
fences, removal of temporary dwellings, enforcement of parking
restrictions at night, etc. The surrounding monthly rate apartment and
motel dwellings attract a heavy level of criminal activity which seeps
into Fruitdale Park and Fruitdal neighborhood at large. Municipal
regulations might be able to remedy this by removing the appeal for
criminals to gather here, or by increasing criminal investigations into
the area.
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10/31/2021 09:44 AM
single stream recycling side walks more bike lanes I would like to feel
safe walking in the I-70 and kipling area. This includes cars respecting
pedestrians. a bridge that goes over I-70 at Miller so people in the
area could walk to the train and Target center. Dogs always on leash
and picking up poop when walking in the area.
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10/31/2021 12:24 PM
On Miller Street we’d like to see some stop signs or speed bumps put
in, to slow the speeding down! We’ve witnessed cars driving excess
of 50 mph. Pedestrians and animals have been hit and killed by the
high speed drivers. We feel a stop sign or two would help with this.
It’s ridiculous!
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11/01/2021 01:29 PM
I am not sure what the city's policy is on the homeless, but generally
the homeless need help, and not by subsidizing them (letting them
camp anywhere), but help with addiction, job training etc.
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11/03/2021 03:18 AM
Local business openings as opposed to seeing closed businesses;
however this may be impact of pandemic.
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11/03/2021 02:12 PM
Better sidewalks that are smoother. Separated bike lanes integrated
into the sidewalks.
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11/04/2021 10:23 AM
Street maintenance, get rid of the hobo camps
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11/04/2021 06:24 PM
People cut down the street to avoid the light at youngsfield which is
scary as they speed threw
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11/04/2021 10:01 PM
Economic Development
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11/08/2021 09:15 AM
Speed bumps or slow down signs. More clean up days.
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11/08/2021 09:43 AM
A street light in the middle of the street or maybe not.
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11/11/2021 02:00 PM
Fruitdale has challenges with homeless folks who are IV drug users
and/or just don't clean up. I've seen used toilet paper, clothes,
syringe caps and bloody paper left around along Clear Creek.
Honestly, I'm not sure what to do about this. Also, other than the truck
stop, there are no places to get coffee and breakfast in Fruitdale.
There are bars at 44th and Kipling and at 44th and Youngfield, but
other than the truck stop, there are no restaurants.
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11/13/2021 05:50 PM
Police to be more visible and active. Fruitdale is very quiet, with a lot
of seniors. So I think a lot of this activity goes un noticed. Also, in
talking with neighbors, we feel that this is a more recent turn, likely
due to the pandemic. I would like to feel safe using our open spaces.
Wheat Ridge offers multiple clean up days. It would be nice to see
more people take advantage. Maybe more communication for these
clean ups. This is an older neighborhood, social media, may not
reach the main demographic.
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11/14/2021 09:12 AM
44th Ave is being used as a highway. There are three schools that
are just off the road and a lot of kids that are near it. Plus it makes it
harder for people north of 44th to access the greenbelt safely.
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11/15/2021 12:19 PM
I'd like to see more local restaurants, food, and services businesses -
plenty of auto and industrial right now ;)
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11/15/2021 05:50 PM
No large trucks as our street is a dead end and the driver turn around
in our driveway.
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11/15/2021 08:55 PM are many vacant or run down buildings that could be revitalized. Also
need more art/culture, like a theater for plays.
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More culture. Less new developments.
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11/17/2021 03:00 PM
More walking trails and park development.
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11/18/2021 09:42 AM
Making a connected sidewalk from the Clear Creek trail on Youngfield
and up to 44th.
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11/19/2021 08:15 AM
Vivian and 44th there is a dead end sign that says "No Trucks" but it's
not working. Edwards Meats needs a bigger parking lot.
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11/19/2021 10:29 PM
I do wish that there was a better storm water drainage system. There
is always a pool of water that fills up behind The Phoenix Montessori
school off of Nelson and 48th Avenue. More lighting on Parfet. More
sidewalks in the neighborhood would be great because we have 3
children and it hard to take walks with the whole family.
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11/20/2021 11:33 AM
A legal, safe way to get into out little neighborhood down Vivian south
of 44th.
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11/21/2021 12:01 PM
I like it how it is now, it's the reason I live here
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11/22/2021 11:56 AM
Please see question 2
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11/24/2021 05:51 AM
Less crime
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11/25/2021 10:52 AM
Address homeless issue, which will address crime. More family
owned (vs chain) restaurants, better cleanup along major streets.
Screen Name Redacted
11/26/2021 01:19 PM
More police presence, updated parks , rec center updated pool
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Screen Name Redacted
11/30/2021 06:29 AM
Stoplight at 44th and Robb to cross to park.
Screen Name Redacted
11/30/2021 05:25 PM
Like to see better response from fire department getting in and out of
neighborhood. Don't know how to get here. Tabor and Garrison
bridges are old and need to be reconstructed. Asphalt falling off the
bottom of Garrison bridge. Clear Creek Crossing - cutting the
underpass there leaves a flooding opening. Potential flooding issues
with a 1,000 year flood. What happens when we get a flood? We
have the history of the land and developers don't look at the history
when building. Goats on the Bough property to mow the lawn. Historic
gardens (like Arvada) on the Bough property - historically accurate.
Use the well there to water the plants. The well is registered for use.
Historic park only volunteers no paid staff.
Screen Name Redacted
12/09/2021 10:03 AM
I would like to see more resources for homeless people. I know that
the Wheat Ridge policy have been working to clear major
intersections of panhandlers and asking people living in parks to go
elsewhere, which has been great to see. I am just concerned that
those people have very limited places to go.
Screen Name Redacted
12/10/2021 01:01 PM
I don't think I have an opinion about that. Prospect Park upgrades are
great. Fruitdale Park has been upgraded and it's nice.
Screen Name Redacted
12/14/2021 07:18 PM
No more building expensive, overpriced housing on our open fields.
What happened to the starter homes that build Wheat Ridge to where
it is? Then those that could do better however not incredibly
overbuilt? APPRECIATE what Wheat Ridge was and KEEP it that
way. Safe, quiet, neighbors being neighborly and enjoying all the
areas we are beautiful for. The mountains are continually being
blocked and it's being allowed--what a cute little community of 2-3
bedroom homes the area west of I-70/Youngfield that could have
been. Nope, tall apartment buildings and more gas stations, mini
marts and really: Kum and Go=--disgusting.
Screen Name Redacted
12/18/2021 04:09 PM
It would be nice if the neighborhood was a little more walker-friendly.
For example, many streets don't have sidewalks, and walking on the
shoulder can get a little sketchy with the way people drive.
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Q4 Why do you live in your neighborhood? (check all that apply)
I feel safe here I like the school my children attend My job is nearby I like my neighborhood
I like the location I like the access to dining and entertainment Housing is affordable I’ve always lived here
I have friends and family in the area Small town feel The growing and diverse community Other (please tell us)
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Q5 Please rate these features as they relate to the Fruitdale neighborhood
Don't Know
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Fair
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20 40 60 80
Sense of community
Overall image and
reputation of Fruitdale
Access to nature
(parks, open space,
trails)
Residential property
maintenance
Places for community
gatherings
Quality of new
development
Variety of housing
options
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restaurant options
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options
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Q5 Please rate these features as they relate to the Fruitdale neighborhood
Excellent : 7
Good : 28
Fair : 25
Poor : 5
Don't Know : 6
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Sense of community
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Excellent : 5
Good : 27
Fair : 14
Poor : 15
Don't Know : 10
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Overall image and reputation of Fruitdale
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Excellent : 47
Good : 15
Fair : 7
Poor : 2
Don't Know : 0
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Access to nature (parks, open space, trails)
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Excellent : 9
Good : 33
Fair : 18
Poor : 10
Don't Know : 1
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Residential property maintenance
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Excellent : 4
Good : 28
Fair : 11
Poor : 8
Don't Know : 20
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Places for community gatherings
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Excellent : 3
Good : 15
Fair : 22
Poor : 12
Don't Know : 19
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Quality of new development
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Excellent : 5
Good : 23
Fair : 18
Poor : 14
Don't Know : 11
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Variety of housing options
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Excellent : 5
Good : 22
Fair : 21
Poor : 22
Don't Know : 1
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Shopping and restaurant options
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Excellent : 2
Good : 17
Fair : 15
Poor : 8
Don't Know : 29
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
Access to employment options
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Q6 Please tell us about housing options in Fruitdale by selecting all that apply. Fruitdale has
good housing options for…
Excellent : 14
Good : 32
Fair : 17
Poor : 2
Don't Know : 6
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Other (please tell us)Disabled residents Low-income residents Seniors Young professionals
Students Families
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Access to community services and facilities important to you (health care, places of
worship, etc.)
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Q7 Please tell us how comfortable Fruitdale is for walking. Walking in Fruitdale is ...
16 (22.5%)
16 (22.5%)
32 (45.1%)
32 (45.1%)
13 (18.3%)
13 (18.3%)
5 (7.0%)
5 (7.0%)5 (7.0%)
5 (7.0%)
Other (please tell us)Not applicable to me Not easy Fairly easy Very easy
Question options
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Question type: Radio Button Question
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Q8 Please tell us how comfortable Fruitdale is for bicycling. Bicycling in Fruitdale is ...
12 (16.9%)
12 (16.9%)
19 (26.8%)
19 (26.8%)
12 (16.9%)
12 (16.9%)
25 (35.2%)
25 (35.2%)
3 (4.2%)
3 (4.2%)
Other (please tell us)Not applicable to me Not easy Fairly easy Very easy
Question options
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Q9 Please tell us how comfortable Fruitdale is for driving. Driving in Fruitdale is ...
34 (47.9%)
34 (47.9%)
30 (42.3%)
30 (42.3%)
6 (8.5%)
6 (8.5%)1 (1.4%)
1 (1.4%)
Not applicable to me Not easy Fairly easy Very easy
Question options
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Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 01:21 AM
stop shoving in housing whenever the tiniest parcel of land opens up.
Clean up the homeless
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 10:07 AM
I would like to see less housing development and more family
restaurants.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 03:33 PM
I would like to see the home in Prospect park decorated for
Christmas. I know you store maintenance supplies there. So I feel
decorating home would add a festive feel. Even the Baugh house
could be decorated. The home in Prospect park could use a paint job.
Windows washed and a good sprucing up. Also the old batting cages
could be weeded and the evergreen trees in between the batting
cages and Park Side home NEED cutting back and raked out. Thank
you.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 06:20 PM
I am concerned that this neighborhood is forgotten as it is small and
doesn't have a large commercial tax base. The rural feel of the
neighborhood could be a large attraction for Wheat Ridge and should
be a focus moving forwrd.
Screen Name Redacted
10/24/2021 08:32 PM
Fruitdale feels like the least safe and most neglected, and run down
part of Wheat Ridge.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 07:59 AM
It would be nice to get a few more small businesses to open up along
44th that can be a destination for residents (restaurants, shops, hang
out areas such as bars), and make it easy to walk to those
businesses.
Screen Name Redacted
10/25/2021 10:51 AM
Concern about the growing homeless population around Fruitdale
Park.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 06:49 AM
Prospect Park and Anderson Park are wonderful! However, transient
hotels and 44th Ave. need attention. Crime is increasing with little that
the law can do afterwards (car theft).
Screen Name Redacted In my neighborhood, within a 5 or 6 block radius there are two
Q10 What other comments or big ideas about Fruitdale do you want to share?
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10/26/2021 08:33 AM schools and one church and another church on the way. All on a
residential street with homes. Miller street between 47th and 44th This
is very undesirable as a resident and home owner. I wish the city
would stop allowing this type of development.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 01:21 PM
I like the few through streets. My church (Jefferson United Methodist)
is looking at building Senior Housing.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 01:46 PM
Place is blighted. No enforcement of traffic, no enforcement of park
closing. Neighborhood isn't safe at night. We have seen crime
increase.
Screen Name Redacted
10/26/2021 04:21 PM
Don't add high-rises to Fruitdale. It will ruin the neighborhood
character.
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 07:05 AM
homeless issue is the worst. Also the traffic dangers at miller and 44th
with the parents blocking the lanes dropping off kids. It is total chaos
every morning when school is in session. Someone is going to get
hurt
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 11:49 AM
We don't need any more development .We enjoy The open space.
Karin Hein' s wild life and bird sanctuary is beautiful. Especially in the
fall. The winter when the snow is on the ground you can see the
wildlife. In the Spring we sometimes see Deer with their babies. It
cost the City nothing to maintain. It has small to medium small
houses surrounding it. Many of these homes are second and third
generation home owners. Some have lived in the area their whole
lives many have lived in the area fifty or more years.
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 12:31 PM
Get rid of the homeless and the drug trafficking
Screen Name Redacted
10/27/2021 12:39 PM
The only issues with walking and driving in fruitdale are the potholes
for driving and it’s kind of scary as a woman to walk alone.
Screen Name Redacted
10/28/2021 01:27 PM
Increased WRPD presence focused on Kipling & I-70.
Screen Name Redacted
10/28/2021 08:10 PM
Time for a more conservative local government. ie- school boards,
parks and rec boards, etc.
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Screen Name Redacted
10/28/2021 08:51 PM
Will future changes be able to reach the greater good, or just key
vocal property owners?
Screen Name Redacted
10/29/2021 02:41 PM
Fix the traffic on Kipling. 6 months of construction and no
improvement.
Screen Name Redacted
10/29/2021 03:38 PM
Its a great corner of the metro area that is succumbing to the
vagrancy issues. The police are not helping the situation when they
down-dress a clerk at the bodega for calling them to remove vagrants
and a Sgt. Cook takes an hour to yell at the clerk about how this isn't
their job or some such nonsense. The police are over zealous and at
the same time completely ineffective in this area. I know of several
neighbors who have left their jobs in the area because the police are
unwilling to do anything in a meaningful way about the vagrancy
issues and it made it impossible to continue working at their stores.
The police are also good at hassling people on a bike path entrance
keeping to themselves while in front of the sign on I-70 and Kipling is
an open air drug market. Also, shut down the seedy motels in this
area, 50% of the drug and prostitution crime on the NW side of town
would be stopped if these places weren't allowed to operate crack
house bordellos in this area.
Screen Name Redacted
10/29/2021 05:29 PM
The area feels as if it is a buffer area between the I-70 and Kipling
transportation corridors and the safer apple wood neighborhood to
the south. There is very little sense of identity that is not infiltrated by
I-70 truckers, panhandlers, and drug dealers. Fruitdale Park is heavily
overrun by criminal activity, to the point of illicit drugs being openly
used and advertised at 1 PM on a Weekday (the Mountain Phoenix
students must be exposed to this...). The neighborhood is naturally
disjointed, with various segments isolated from each other's traffic.
This further impacts the safety of the neighborhood and lack of
community. The area between Miller Street and Kipling Street is even
moreso a buffer area, one that has been infiltrated by temporary
residents and criminal activity. Often, the unsavoury activity remains
East of Miller Street, but little beyond an open street separates my
home from Fruitdale Park and its criminal activity.
Screen Name Redacted
10/31/2021 09:44 AM
I would like to see a walking bridge going over I-70 at Miller Street.
This would give people in the neighborhood walking access to the G-
line and to the Target shopping center. This would also improve
access to people picking up and dropping off children at Mountain
Phoenix Community School and Compass Montessori school on
Miller. It would also provide a safer way for bicycle riders to access
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the area.
Screen Name Redacted
11/03/2021 03:18 AM
I avoid the parks and Clear Creek trails lately due to homeless people
and not feeling safe walking where I used to not have any concerns
and frequented often.
Screen Name Redacted
11/03/2021 02:12 PM
Can the city fast track affordable housing units so those of us to
make 50-70k can actually afford to live alone. Rent is insane and the
city has the power to approve developments easily for developers so
they stop building pretentious housing no one wants. Stop making it
too expensive to build modest housing. Thanks
Screen Name Redacted
11/08/2021 09:15 AM
Not a lot of street lights.
Screen Name Redacted
11/08/2021 09:43 AM
Try to hang on to all those things listed in #1 above to keep Fruitdale
itself! Development could ruin this very special little place. But who
am I kidding, development will happen. Because that's where the
money is and money always wins out over "just nice". Wheat Ridge
has the best police department in the whole metro area and the 911
response is very, very excellent. We are 90 years old and had to use
both recently, so we know.
Screen Name Redacted
11/11/2021 02:00 PM
There are too many automotive-related businesses, but there are very
few shops and no place to sit down and eat, other than the truck stop.
(Please identify the nature of each business along 44th in Fruitdale to
verify this.) We've also got a massage parlor on 44th, which isn't
great. I would like zoning to make sure we don't have more auto
related businesses and that there is more green along 44th. A lot of
the commercial areas along 44th are poorly maintained with regard to
landscaping. There are too few trees along the street once you get
West of Miller.
Screen Name Redacted
11/13/2021 05:50 PM
We appreciate this outlet to voice concerns. My wife and I are Wheat
Ridge Natives and love this town. We would love for Fruitdale to
reflect the charm that the rest of Wheat Ridge has.
Screen Name Redacted
11/14/2021 09:12 AM
I think it would be great if we could create some more affordable
housing options.
Screen Name Redacted I appreciate this effort to reach to the Fruitdale community and would
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11/15/2021 12:19 PM like to know of more opportunities like this or to be more involved in
the community
Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 05:50 PM
Make a left turn lane on 44th to our street{Vivian} so we don't have to
go to the light at Ward Rd and make a u- turn.
Screen Name Redacted
11/15/2021 08:55 PM
It’s important to balance growth and preserving the rich history in the
area. If there is too much growth, the charm of the area will be lost
and it will be just another town swallowed by Denver.
Screen Name Redacted
11/17/2021 10:11 AM
Need more culture. There is no Performing Arts space.
Screen Name Redacted
11/19/2021 10:29 PM
At times the traffic from the Phoenix Montessori School is a bit much.
Screen Name Redacted
11/22/2021 11:56 AM
Really would like to see 44th get redone in a way that promotes more
upscale residential living and lane reductions and slower speeds.
Screen Name Redacted
11/26/2021 01:19 PM
Keep the small town feel with newer buildings.
Screen Name Redacted
11/30/2021 06:29 AM
It's such a mixture of residential, business, hotels, apartments. Large
empty properties near park could be better utilized.
Screen Name Redacted
12/10/2021 01:01 PM
Again, we are happy here, just concerned about the vagrancy.
Screen Name Redacted
12/14/2021 07:18 PM
Fruitdale is very easy to get around in until you hit Wadsworth in all
directions, however that is the hub to reach everywhere. it is
expected. There are many people that come off I-70 to avoid backup
which does cause congestion along 44th and Kipling which is my
neighborhood. We are a 'dale' a valley of fruit, farms, horse property
that is disappearing so quickly to those that CAN buy and BUILD. It is
heartbreaking. Aren't we big enough? Can't we think about bringing
back the small town feel especially West of Kipling. That is all that is
really left....but slowing being overdeveloped.
Optional question (40 response(s), 31 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
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Q11 Bonus Question! Do you live in the area defined below as Fruitdale?
71 (100.0%)
71 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
No Yes
Question options
Mandatory Question (71 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Secondary Tag Tag Concerns Improvements Big Ideas Total
Homelessness General Homelessness 24 7 5 36
Crime Drugs Public Safety 7 4 2 13
Crime General Public Safety 6 3 2 11
Traffic General Traffic and Speeding 8 1 1 10
44th Corridor Improvements Public Streets 1 5 2 8
Housing Affordability
Housing Accessibility and
Affordability 5 1 2 8
More Local Businesses Dining
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 1 5 2 8
Crime Motels Public Safety 4 2 1 7
Development Neighborhood
Character
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 2 1 4 7
Development Density
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 5 0 1 6
Homelessness Kipling and I-70 Homelessness 5 0 1 6
More Local Businesses 44th
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 1 3 2 6
Police Presence Public Safety 1 5 0 6
Property Maintenance
Residential
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 6 0 0 6
Code Enforcement General
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 2 3 0 5
Crime Break Ins Public Safety 5 0 0 5
Crime Kipling and I-70 Public Safety 4 1 0 5
Development Oppose General
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 1 1 3 5
Park Maintenance Prospect
Park Parks 2 2 1 5
Pedestrian Improvements 44th
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 4 1 5
Pedestrian Improvements
Sidewalks
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 5 0 5
Public Streets Street Lights Public Streets 1 3 1 5
Speeding 44th Traffic and Speeding 2 2 1 5
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Appendix B3 summarizes how many times each of the following secondary tags were mentioned in the
three open-ended survey question: “What concerns do you have about your neighborhood, now and in the
future?”; “What improvements would you like to see in your neighborhood?”; and “What other comments
or big ideas about Fruitdale do you want to share?”. To conduct this analysis, we reviewed and "tagged"
each of the 178 responses with primary and secondary tags. The primary tag's purpose is the indentify the
high-level topic, while the secondary tag identifies the more nuanced perspective or specific location for
that topic. Appendix B3 reflects the number of times each secondary tag was mentioned and also includes
the associated primary tag.
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Traffic 44th Traffic and Speeding 2 2 1 5
Crime Fruitdale Park Public Safety 2 1 1 4
Homelessness Fruitdale Park Homelessness 3 0 1 4
Noise General Community Services 2 2 0 4
Police Service Public Safety 0 2 2 4
Property Maintenance
Commercial 44th
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 2 1 1 4
Community Events Clean Up
Community Building
Through Social
Connections 0 3 0 3
Crime Sex Work Public Safety 2 1 0 3
Crime Theft Public Safety 2 0 1 3
Homeless Services Homelessness 1 2 0 3
Homelessness Clear Creek Homelessness 2 0 1 3
Pedestrian Improvements
Crosswalks
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 3 0 3
Road Maintenance General Public Streets 0 2 1 3
Traffic Kipling Traffic and Speeding 1 0 2 3
Vacant Storefronts
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 0 2 1 3
Bicycle Improvements Bike
Lanes
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 2 0 2
Business Grocery
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 0 2 0 2
City Priorities Fruitdale Community Services 0 0 2 2
Commercial Improvements
44th
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 0 1 1 2
Community Events Arts and
Culture
Community Building
Through Social
Connections 0 2 0 2
Crime Prospect Park Public Safety 1 1 0 2
Enforce Leash Laws Public Safety 1 1 0 2
More Local Businesses Retail
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 1 0 1 2
Pedestrian Access
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 2 0 0 2
Pedestrian Access Clear Creek
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 2 0 2
Pedestrian Improvements
Kipling and I-70
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 1 1 2
Property Maintance
Commercial
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 1 0 1 2
Property Maintenance Kipling
and I-70
Property Maintenance on
Public and Private Property 1 1 0 2
Sense of Community
Community Building
Through Social
Connections 0 0 2 2
Speeding Miller St Traffic and Speeding 1 1 0 2
Traffic Tabor Traffic and Speeding 2 0 0 2
Traffic Vivian Traffic and Speeding 1 1 0 2
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Trash Service Community Services 1 1 0 2
44th Corridor Improvements
Residential Public Streets 0 0 1 1
Bridge Infrastructure Community Services 0 1 0 1
Community Engagement
Community Building
Through Social
Connections 0 0 1 1
Community Events
Community Building
Through Social
Connections 0 1 0 1
Community Gathering Space
Community Building
Through Social
Connections 0 0 1 1
Crime Damage Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Drugs Fruitdale Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Panhandling 44th and
Kipling Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Parks Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Safety Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Crime Sex Trafficking Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Development Affordability
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 0 1 0 1
Development Oppose High-
Rise
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 0 0 1 1
Fire Department Improvements Community Services 0 1 0 1
Floodplain Maintenance Community Services 0 1 0 1
Historical Park Improvements Parks 0 1 0 1
Homelessness 44th Homelessness 1 0 0 1
Homelessness 45th and
Kipling Homelessness 1 0 0 1
Homelessness Parks Homelessness 1 0 0 1
Housing Accessibility Senior
Housing Accessibility and
Affordability 0 0 1 1
Improve Local Businesses
Neighborhood Business
Vitality 1 0 0 1
Municipal Collaboration Community Services 1 0 0 1
Noise I-70 Public Streets 1 0 0 1
Park Expansion Pocket Park Parks 0 1 0 1
Park Expansion Trails Parks 0 1 0 1
Park Improvement Parks 0 1 0 1
Park Improvement Decoration Parks 0 0 1 1
Park Improvement Fruitdale Parks 0 1 0 1
Park Improvement Prospect
Park Parks 0 1 0 1
Park Preserve Open Space Parks 0 0 1 1
Park Safety Parks 0 0 1 1
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
Park Safety Fruitdale Parks 1 0 0 1
Park Safety Prospect Parks 1 0 0 1
Pedestrian Improvements
Fruitdale Park
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Access and Safety 0 1 0 1
Police Presence Kipling and I-
70 Public Safety 0 0 1 1
Police Presence Fruitdale Park Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Public Streets Street Lights
44th and Kipling Public Streets 0 1 0 1
Public Streets Street Lights
Parfet Public Streets 0 1 0 1
Road Maintenance Frontage
Road Public Streets 1 0 0 1
Road Maintenance Quail Public Streets 0 1 0 1
Road Maintenance Signage Public Streets 0 1 0 1
Safety 44th Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Safety Propsect Park Public Safety 1 0 0 1
Snow Plowing Community Services 0 1 0 1
Speeding General Traffic and Speeding 1 0 0 1
Speeding Neighborhood Cut
Through Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Speeding Parfet Traffic and Speeding 1 0 0 1
Storm Sewer Maintenance Community Services 0 1 0 1
Support Growth
Private Development
Impacts on Neighborhood
Character 1 0 0 1
Sustainability Trees
Environmental
Sustainability 1 0 0 1
Traffic 44th and Vivian Traffic and Speeding 0 0 1 1
Traffic 44th Trucks Traffic and Speeding 1 0 0 1
Traffic Accidents 44th and
Kipling Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic Calming 44th Traffic and Speeding 1 0 0 1
Traffic Calming 45th Ave Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic Calming General Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic Calming Miller St Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic Light 44th and Robb Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Traffic Mountain Phoenix Traffic and Speeding 0 0 1 1
Traffic School Dropoff 44th and
Miller Traffic and Speeding 0 0 1 1
Traffic Trucks Traffic and Speeding 0 1 0 1
Trash 44th Public Streets 1 0 0 1
Trash I-70 Public Streets 0 1 0 1
Trash Youngfield Public Streets 1 0 0 1
Appendix B3: Prime the Pump Secondary Tags
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Appendix C1: Summary of Fruitdale Action Items
This attachment summarizes the action items presented to Fruitdale residents during Round 2 of
the engagement blitz from October 2021 – March 2022. The “Why”, “What”, and “Things to
Consider” mirror what was in the Action Survey.
Increase Resources for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Why: Fruitdale residents told us that walking or biking comfortably on certain residential streets
are among their biggest concerns.
What: The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) has a process to evaluate
specific streets, talk to the community about traffic calming options, and implement traffic
calming if warranted. Under this action item, the City would evaluate adding resources so this
currently understaffed program can be more responsive.
Things to Consider:
• The process to evaluate a street from an engineering perspective, get community input,
figure out a preferred option, and request funding can take two or more years under
current NTMP program staffing and resources. Streets need to meet certain criteria to be
considered for improvements. For more information visit the program website.
• In response to feedback from residents as part of the Let’s Talk program in 2021, the City
increased the NTMP program budget in 2022, but the program will still be underfunded
relative to the increasing demand from residents.
Example of traffic management that could
come out of the NTMP
Example of traffic management that could
come out of the NTMP
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Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in Fruitdale
Why: Many Fruitdale residents told us that they're concerned about inadequate property
maintenance and City code enforcement in residential areas.
What: With this action item, the City would do a property-by-property assessment of any City
Code violations related to property maintenance in some or all of Fruitdale. Such an assessment
would address violations like inoperable vehicles, outside storage of junk, and graffiti. With the
proactive nature of this effort, a longer grace period for compliance would be provided than is
typically the case for these violations and the City would connect residents to free resources for
things like junk removal. The City would actively communicate with residents in the focus area
before and during the assessment. Such an effort could take place over the course of about a
month and only cost the City in staff time
Things to Consider: The City last conducted such an assessment of property maintenance code
violations several years ago in the Fruitdale area, with about 95% of violations coming into
compliance over the course of a few months. Typically, the City’s Community Services Officers
focus on addressing resident and business complaints rather than this type of focused
assessment.
Example of a code violation (inoperable car parked on grass)
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Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings
Why: Fruitdale residents told us that they’re concerned that the scale of some new residential
buildings may not fit into the neighborhood’s established character.
What: With this action item, the City would expand “bulk plane” rules into more residential areas
of Fruitdale. Bulk plane rules already exist in parts of Wheat Ridge that limit the size of the upper
stories of residential buildings. Any such rule change would be a public process. This action item
would only cost the City in staff time and could be completed in less than one year.
Things to Consider: The height limit for most residential buildings in Fruitdale is 35 feet. Bulk
plane rules wouldn’t change this height limit but would require parts of buildings above 15 feet
to step back from adjacent property (see images below). This typically results in narrower upper
stories and an overall shrinking of building volume. On larger lots, like in Fruitdale, bulk plane
rules ensure that if buildings are taller, they would have to be further set back from the property
line.
This house was built in Wheat Ridge before
bulk plane rules applied. The rules would
have required smaller upper stories.
This house was built in Wheat Ridge after
bulk plane rules applied.
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Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Why: Many Fruitdale residents view mature landscaping and trees as integral to neighborhood
character.
What: This action item would create new rules that either require or encourage retention of
mature, healthy trees or a like-for-like replacement of trees removed. This action item would
only cost the City staff time and would take about a year to complete.
Things to Consider:
• Strict tree preservation rules often make development of or expansion of existing houses
more challenging, and depending on species and root structure, not all trees can
withstand adjacent construction.
• In 2022, City Council intends to advance a program that provides resources to private
property owners for maintaining existing trees and planting new ones.
Trees protected during construction Mature trees in Fruitdale
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Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code
Enforcement Issues
Why: Many Fruitdale residents told us that they're concerned about inadequate property
maintenance and City code enforcement in residential areas.
What: Dumpster and cleanup days are popular programs that nearly every year have higher
demand than resources. These programs provide dumpsters nearby and resources for City
residents to clean up their property and get rid of large unwanted items and yard waste, among
other things. This action item would expand these programs in recognition that they promote
both community building and improved property maintenance.
Things to Consider:
• Improvements of this nature represent a partnership between the City and residents.
While the City can budget for expanded funding, residential property owners need to be
willing to take advantage of these types of programs.
• In response to feedback from residents as part of the Let’s Talk program in 2021, the City
increased the dumpster and cleanup days budget in 2022, but the program will still be
underfunded relative to the increasing demand from residents.
Another successful Clean Up Day in 2019
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Provide Mobile Facilities at Fruitdale Park or Other Public Areas to Keep the
Neighborhood Clean and Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Why: Fruitdale neighborhood residents told us that keeping Fruitdale clean and supporting those
experiencing homeless is important.
What: This would evaluate what facilities could best serve the dual purpose of supporting those
experiencing homelessness and keeping parks and other public areas in the neighborhood clean.
Such facilities could include secure storage lockers, mobile restrooms, and containers for safe
disposal of needles. These facilities would be placed in well-lit, highly trafficked areas for close
monitoring by City parks and police staff and could move around the community to best respond
to areas most in need. The costs and timing would vary, but most strategies could be quickly
deployed once funded.
Things to Consider: Addressing homelessness is one of the Wheat Ridge City Council’s top
priorities in 2022. The City recently hired a Homeless Navigator that we share with the City of
Edgewater. The City’s “Homelessness is a Shared Responsibility” webpage has lots of detail
around what this person does, frequently asked questions, and links to resources and data.
Example of storage lockers for people
experiencing homelessness
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Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park
Why: Fruitdale residents highly value Fruitdale Park and told us they are interested in having
more amenities at the park. Area residents are also concerned about personal safety,
particularly around the increasing concentrations of those experiencing homelessness.
What: The City has identified Fruitdale Park as a preferred location for a disc golf course and has
been approached by a group willing to pay to build it there. With this action item, the City would
partner with this group to build a disc golf course that could be installed in about a week without
changing any of the parks current layout or amenities. Such a disc golf course would only “move
dirt” for small areas where users start and finish each hole. The 9-hole course would generally
be on the park’s outer edges where the City typically sees the most safety concerns. The costs to
the City would be minimal with a partner paying for the installation and maintenance of the
facilities over time.
Things to Consider: A disc golf course would be the first in Wheat Ridge – there are multiple disc
golf courses in Arvada, Lakewood, and Denver. It would not only provide a resident-desired
amenity but could enhance park safety with more “eyes on the park”, particularly in areas where
residents have told us they have the most safety concerns.
Initial concept of a 9-hole Fruitdale Park Disc
Golf Course (subject to change, illustrative
only)
Johnny Roberts Disc Golf Course in Arvada
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Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements
Why: Fruitdale residents told us they would like to see improvements to 44th Avenue (west of
Wadsworth Boulevard) to address a wide range of issues from walking and biking access and
safety to beautification and more local, neighborhood-serving businesses.
What: With this action item, the City would evaluate targeted and cost-effective strategies to
improve 44th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard within the City’s public right-of-way.
“Targeted” and “cost effective” would mean working within the existing street configuration,
without changing lanes or impacting traffic flow, and without any reconstruction of the street.
Cost effective measures like signage for wayfinding or neighborhood identification, landscaping
features like planter boxes, or barriers that separate people walking or biking from cars at some
locations can be an effective way to activate the street and beautify the corridor. Timing and
costs would vary depending on the types of improvements.
Things to Consider:
• Addressing transportation and development issues on 44th Avenue requires both short-
and long-term strategies. This action item addresses short term strategies along 44th
Avenue. The City has started a 44th Avenue Subarea Plan process that will include many
opportunities for community input in 2022 and address the long-term (e.g., 20 year)
strategy for this area. For more information on this project, click here.
• Any right-of-way widening (to allow wider sidewalks or tree lawns) would be a major
undertaking with substantial impacts on private property, many of which are small lots
with buildings close to the street. Given this, any improvements in the near term would
need to be creative retrofits that work within the existing (and sometimes constrained)
street configuration.
• Any targeted improvements would require close coordination with businesses and
property owners along the corridor.
44th Avenue west of Wadsworth Boulevard Example of targeted streetscape
improvements that could be implemented
behind the sidewalk (on private property)
Appendix C2: Action Survey
Results
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
13 February 2020 - 06 March 2022
PROJECT NAME:
Let's Talk Fruitdale
FILTER BY:
Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)?
Answered : Yes
SURVEY QUESTIONS
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Q1 Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)?
28 (100.0%)
28 (100.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Yes No
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Q2 What's your opinion of increasing resources for the NTMP?
10 (35.7%)
10 (35.7%)
11 (39.3%)
11 (39.3%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.I don't know.
I strongly oppose this option.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
Reduce lanes on 44th avenue to include 1 bike lane and 1 car lane
per direction.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
The intersection at 44th & Kipling is really bad if you are walking,
sometimes drivers will ignore you and cut you off even if you have
right of way. Would also like to see a sidewalk on Youngfield, for
walking from the trail up to 44th.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 12:22 PM
Traffic calming is needed especially if you have a street that traffic
cut's through to avoid 44th so I am in favor of a budget increase
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
This area has been designated sidewalk free neighborhood. I would
like to see it re main that way.
Q3 Do you have any comments about increasing resources for the NTMP? Please provide
your thoughts below. Please note: We also have a more general question about where you'd
like to see improvements (question 26).
Optional question (4 response(s), 24 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q4 What's your opinion of conducting proactive code enforcement for property maintenance
in Fruitdale
14 (50.0%)
14 (50.0%)
6 (21.4%)
6 (21.4%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:39 PM
Streets north of 44th to 1-70 service road, west of Kipling are a mess.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:26 PM
I see a lot of property maintenance issues and feel like this would
help create a cleaner, more family friendly neighborhood
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
lots of trash and inoperable vehicles left and unregistered. This
greatly reduces property values and deters buyers from the area.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
Several years back, code enforcement was EXTREME w violations
for very minor items such as missed trash pickup & things of that ilk.
Now I am surrounded w seemingly abandoned houses , some that
have several fires in them, that are looking like they are ready to fall
down, some being held together by tarps(!), there is definitely some
mitigation necessary here.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
I am a renter so I have strong opinion on this.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 12:22 PM
Code enforcement keeps our property values up and the environment
clean.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
fruitcake has always been a relaxed living area we historically do not
turn our neighbors. We have lived here 50+ years. Many people are
second and third generations residents. We voted for incorperation
because we did not want to look like Lakewood, Denver or Arvada!
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
This is a very important issue for me. I walk on my street everyday
and am dismayed by the number of vehicles with expired tags (3-4
years), "junk" all over yards, vehicles parked for months on grassy
areas without ever being moved-many with flat tires, etc.
Maintainence is very poor on multiple streets in my neighborhood.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 04:02 PM
If the city could provide low-cost dead tree removal and tree trimming
to seniors living on fixed incomes, it would greatly improve
Q5 Do you have any comments about conducting proactive code enforcement for property
maintenance in Fruitdale? Where do you see property maintenance issues in your
neighborhood? Please provide your thoughts below.
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neighborhood aesthetics.
Optional question (9 response(s), 19 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q6 What's your opinion of expanding bulk plane rules?
6 (21.4%)
6 (21.4%)
7 (25.0%)
7 (25.0%)
9 (32.1%)
9 (32.1%)
3 (10.7%)
3 (10.7%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:54 PM
I feel like expanding these rules would be an unnecessary intrusion
into the rights of a homeowner.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
We are house that will be remodeled using the current bulk plane
codes.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
I think the neighborhood is delightful with the various styles of
building. I do not want to see things more homogenized.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
It would seem that the 'bulk plane rules' are more appropriate in
neighborhoods in which houses are closer together on smaller lots,
whereas on large lots maybe 1/2 acre & above 'bulk plane rules' can
be adjusted accordingly.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
I like that doing this will help keep neighborhood character, the cookie
cutter boxy new developments have destroyed the character of areas
like Tennyson st., would hate to see that happen here too,
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 12:22 PM
I want Fruitdale to grow, however keeping a thoughtful plan on
building size is needed for esthetics and cohesive planning
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
We stayed within the 35' limit and have no plans to change as many
BB of our neighbors. Don't regicide this property. It looks o.k. to me.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
I am much more supportive of new development that improves the
appearance of the neighborhood overall. I don't have a lot of
sympathy for people who complain about their view being obstructed
when their own property looks like a junk yard.
Q7 Do you have any comments about expanding bulk plane rules? Please provide your
thoughts below. Please note: We also have more general questions where you can share your
preferences about development and neighborhood character (questions 23-25).
Optional question (8 response(s), 20 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q8 What's your opinion of adopting tree preservation rules?
12 (42.9%)
12 (42.9%)
8 (28.6%)
8 (28.6%)
4 (14.3%)
4 (14.3%)
1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
I am strongly disappointed that the City thought it necessary to
remove so many beautiful trees from the from Prospect Park. This
has greatly reduced the beauty of the park upon entry.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
I appreciate the old trees around here, but I do not support many
limits on a property owner's ability to aesthetically modify their
property as they see fit.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 08:23 PM
New residents should have the ability to remove trees for habitat
construction but also be required to offset losses with new plantings.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
Part of the intrinsic charm of wheat ridge are the many mature trees
in the neighborhoods, & they should remain an integral part of any
future development in the city.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
I think razing large areas of full-growth trees is bad, but could see a
program that required keeping a percentage of old-growth trees, and
then replacement for any other trees that are removed, as being a
good balance for keeping tree cover supporting long-lived trees while
still allowing for growth/expansion.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 12:22 PM
I am not fully understanding this rule. Is it for public space only?
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
I think the City has chopped down ma y tree in Fruitcake and have
not replaced them. Th trees planted at the Baugh House by the cit
were not taken care of properly and I believe only one has survived.
Trees and bushes removed at the Historic park that were removed
have not been replaced. Treating down the bushes growing around
the Sod House were removed and this contributed to the problems
that have not been addressed yet. We may lose it do to the neglect of
the City.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
Tree preservation is not as imprtant to me as tree repalcement is. If
ddvelopment requires tree removal, comparable trees should be
required to be planted and maintained.
Q9 Do you have any comments about adopting tree preservation rules? Please provide your
thoughts below.
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Optional question (8 response(s), 20 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q10 What's your opinion of expanding dumpster and cleanup days?
14 (50.0%)
14 (50.0%)
9 (32.1%)
9 (32.1%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:39 PM
I never know when these are. Improve distribution of information.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
Allowing more free dumps days may help with some of the trash in
the area but the residents will need to take advantage in order for it to
be worth tax payer dollars.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
Definitely a plus.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 08:27 PM
More opportunities to dispose of difficult to dispose of/non-recyclable
items like toasters, electronics and etc.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
Not a property owner, so I have no opinion on this.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 12:22 PM
Love this program it helps keep Wheat Ridge clean. Love the
volunteers so helpful
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
Go back to the way it was when it first started!
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
As stated above, property owners and renters who don't care about
the appearance of their properties won't take advantage of additional
days to dispose of their "junk". There will need to be penalties
assesed against properties who let junk accumpulate on their
property.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 04:02 PM
More sites!
Q11 Do you have any comments about expanding dumpster and cleanup days? Please
provide your thoughts below.
Optional question (9 response(s), 19 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q12 What's your opinion of providing mobile facilities to keep the neighborhood clean and
support people experiencing homelessness?
7 (25.0%)
7 (25.0%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
6 (21.4%)
6 (21.4%)
4 (14.3%)
4 (14.3%)
4 (14.3%)
4 (14.3%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
The problem is the homeless not their stuff. We need a plan to move
them out of the area and not give them options to stay. They are dirty
a nuisance and create a fear of living in the area.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
As long as your not choosing one area to toss away to the issue in
order to preserve others, do what is shown to work in mitigating the
impact of homelessness.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 08:23 PM
I am opposed to storage lockers.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
You can't close your eyes to this problem & while these steps won't
eliminate the problems of homelessness it would at least recognize
the human needs of the people experiencing homelessness.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 07:29 AM
This will encourage the homeless to squat in these areas furthering
the problem!
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
Seems like a good idea. Though doesn't Fruitdale park already have
restrooms?
Screen Name Redacted
2/12/2022 04:17 PM
Denver removed homeless storage lockers after reports of narcotics
sales, prostitution, and people sleeping in them. I support this if locker
dimensions are narrow to prohibit misuse/living in lockers. Another
Denver program offers lockers to people whoe are actively seeking
jobs. https://www.cpr.org/2018/09/27/denver-removes-storage-
lockers-for-the-homeless-citing-concerns-about-misuse/
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
Simple solution require developers to make a certain number of multi
housing to have section eight housing. They do it in Oregon!
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
I do agree that facilities that provide for waste disposal by those
experiencing homelessness is crucial. Homelessness itself is a long
term problem without immediate solutions. But providing resources to
keep public spaces safe and clean for all residnts should be
Q13 Do you have any comments about providing mobile facilities to keep the neighborhood
clean and support people experiencing homelessness? Please provide your thoughts below.
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prioritized.
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 09:59 AM
Incident at the laundromat with someone possibly on drugs.
Optional question (10 response(s), 18 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q14 What's your opinion of building a disc golf course at Fruitdale Park?
10 (35.7%)
10 (35.7%)
7 (25.0%)
7 (25.0%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
3 (10.7%)
3 (10.7%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
Allowing more use of the land may help get rid of the homeless.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
It would be the most boring course in Denver without massive
landscaping changes. Don't do things to be the worst at it.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 08:23 PM
There is already a really good disc golf course in Arvada adjacent to
Ralston Creek. Another @ Fruitdale is unnecessary.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
This seems like a great idea as there is already a group willing to pay
for it. Will be great for kids in the area, and will draw more people to
the park which will hopefully cut down on crime.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 11:30 AM
I find this strange to put in a park in a heavily trafficked area that has
a large amount of drug use. The improvements indicated previously
regarding homelessness will not result in a park empty of transient
drug-users.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
Probably won't use it. But might enjoy watching if there were benches
available
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
I would not use a disc golf course, but feel strongly that any
improvements that also improve safety in the park are a priority.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 04:02 PM
I would love to see a faucet in dog park area
Q15 Do you have any comments about building a disc golf course at Fruitdale Park? Please
provide your thoughts below.
Optional question (8 response(s), 20 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q16 What's your opinion of implementing targeted improvements on 44th Avenue?
14 (50.0%)
14 (50.0%)
10 (35.7%)
10 (35.7%)
4 (14.3%)
4 (14.3%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
I strongly support this option.I support this option.I am neutral I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
By adding more green landscape and eliminate hardscape will be a
major improvement
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 08:23 AM
44th and Tabor. The North East corner is in need of a new solution,
currently used as a dog "dumping" area.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
I like the current character of 44th, it has a diversity of buildings, and
to me at least, a "Main St. USA vibe. The history of WR is evident
along 44th, from the Fruitdale school building to the farmers markets.
At the same time, I don't think there needs to be two or three
landscaping companies with storefronts/offices/HQs on 44th. The
mechanics shops are fine, but Denver Metro wide businesses with
fleets can find a more out of the way location. More neighborhood
facing businesses would be great.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
I definitely would like to see improvements on the 44th ave corridor,
including esthetic additions, landscaping etc. as well as improved
traffic management.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
Hard to have strong support without knowing all of the different things
that could be implemented, but in general seems like a good idea.
More greenery is good, I think more signage pointing to the greenway
trail would be helpful, and making sure there are safe ways for
walkers & bikers to connect from the trail to businesses on 44th would
be great too.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 11:30 AM
This doesn't seem to address the current drug fronts that operate on
44th. No neighborhood needs that many mechanics, laundromats and
car washes (shockingly all cash oriented businesses), there's no way
these are all legitimate businesses.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
We need a Historical mural on the old P.O. at the Historic park on the
North side of building.
Screen Name Redacted I understand that this is a long term project, but I drive or walk along
Q17 Do you have any comments about implementing targeted improvements on 44th
Avenue west of Wadsworth, including locations where you see opportunities for
improvement? Please provide your thoughts below.
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2/15/2022 08:42 PM 44th almost daily and it is a blighted street, expecially from Kipling
west toward Youngfield. Improvements can't come soon enough.
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 09:59 AM
Worried about the speed - going 80 miles down the street. We need
more than targeted improvements
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:39 PM
Need additional traffic lights. Turning onto 44th is very difficult during
rush hour.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:54 PM
Encouraging more family-friendly business and businesses that
encourage walking to them to set up on 44th Ave. Right now it feels
very industrial (RV park, RV sales, car shops) with lots of parking lot
space that encourage driving instead of walking. Not very inviting for
a neighborhood or walking.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
Reduce the speed limits, create center landscape islands, reduce
lanes from 2 to 1 in each direction while adding speed control devices
and bike lanes.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 08:23 AM
Tabor between 44th and the North frontage road, need to stop the
semi truck traffic. That overpass is going to be a long term issue at
some point.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 08:23 PM
Improved signage in the neighborhoods south of 44th to direct those
living north of 44th to Greenbelt access points.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
some as above.
Optional question (9 response(s), 19 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
Q18 The City has started a 44th Avenue Subarea Plan process that will address how this
area evolves over the next 20 years or so and will include many opportunities for community
input in 2022. Do you have any comments or big ideas about the 44th Avenue area’s long-term
vision that you think the City should consider as we begin this subarea planning process?
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Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 08:27 PM
Wider sidewalks on the north side of 44th avenue between Kipling
and Ward Road. Street crossing area for pedestrians somewhere
between 45th place and Tabor Bicycle lanes with physical separation
from the street. Focus on adding more premium entertainment
options on the street with quality outdoor spaces. Restaurants, pubs,
breweries. Replace existing rundown (seemingly abandoned)
businesses with some of these options. Futsal (hardcourt soccer)
courts at prospect park.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 11:30 AM
Audit existing businesses. Take licenses away from those that aren't
operating above board.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
I like the idea of Trees planted along 44th but try need to be taken
care of. Also it would be nice to plant Large trees along the South
side of the service road along I-70. Remember Tree City U.S.A.?
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
As above. Perhaps as Clear Creek Crossing is developed and 44th
becomes a main artery to that area other businesses will be intersted
in locating along this street.
Screen Name Redacted
2/16/2022 09:59 AM
I've never seen it so bad. Trucks miss their street and they go down
neighborhood streets. Speeding is horrendous. Would like to see
speed enforcement. They would make a fortune in tickets.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 04:02 PM
Great idea!
Optional question (12 response(s), 16 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
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Q19 Please select your top choice.
6 (21.4%)
6 (21.4%)
4 (14.3%)
4 (14.3%)
1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)
1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)
7 (25.0%)
7 (25.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in Fruitdale
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Provide Mobile Facilities at Fruitdale Park or Other Public Areas to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People ExperiencingHomelessness
Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements None of the above.
I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Q20 Please select your second choice.
7 (25.0%)
7 (25.0%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)
3 (10.7%)
3 (10.7%)
3 (10.7%)
3 (10.7%)
4 (14.3%)
4 (14.3%)
3 (10.7%)
3 (10.7%)1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in Fruitdale Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Provide Mobile Facilities at Fruitdale Park or Other Public Areas to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People ExperiencingHomelessness
Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements None of the above.
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings I don't know.
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Q21 Please select your third choice.
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
5 (17.9%)
2 (7.1%)
2 (7.1%)1 (3.6%)
1 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Increase Resources for Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in Fruitdale
Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code Enforcement Issues
Provide Mobile Facilities at Fruitdale Park or Other Public Areas to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People ExperiencingHomelessness
Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements None of the above.I don't know.
Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park
Question options
Mandatory Question (28 response(s))
Question type: Radio Button Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
We need to get rid of the homeless problem. It brings property values
down and creates and unsafe neighborhoods for our children!
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
Fruitdale doesn't need to become the Highlands. It has its own
character whose maintenance should be the goal. I think that there
are some great ideas out there and I am excited to see them
implemented.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
I like the expanded dumpster/cleanup days too.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
For me personally, traffic improvements is top priority as I walk a lot.
But I could see how the disc golf idea could be easiest to start with as
a program because there is already a group to fund it and hits two
goals of adding a feature to the park while increasing public safety at
the park with that increased traffic.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
Live up to the Tree City designation! Respect the diversity of the
Neighborhood, Don't pit one neighbor against another. It is nobody's
business what is in the back yards as long as it us screened from
neighbors.
Screen Name Redacted
3/02/2022 10:23 AM
Car theft and crime are a problem
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 04:02 PM
Tree care is my own priority.
Q22 Do you have any additional comments on the action items? Please provide your
thoughts below.
Optional question (7 response(s), 21 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
Q23 We heard from Fruitdale residents that you would like to see more housing options
nearby. If you share this opinion, what types of housing would you like to see more of and
where (e.g., single family, duplex, multifamily, accessory dwelling units; on major streets or
specific other areas)? If you don’t share this opinion, we want to hear about that too.
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:39 PM
Single family is ok. Too much traffic to have any more multi- family
dwellings.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
Single family housing with a combination of work, live play options
along 44th Avenue specifically.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
Multi-family and other rental options that are affordable. There is a lot
of space along 44th that can be used for good multi-unit affordable
housing options.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 02:37 PM
I don't think we need more housing in this area but need to improve
what is already here, within reason. We should look at ways to help
residents fix up their properties.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
I am interested in the accessory dwelling units option.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 08:27 PM
Single family, duplex and townhomes. Prefer not to see any
apartments/condos.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 07:29 AM
More single family homes. There is too much multi family as it is.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
I think that the Denver area in general needs more housing. Most of
the new housing going in seems like either giant houses, or luxury
apartments, or "slot" townhomes which are very inaccessible. I'd like
to see housing created in all 3 categories (apartments, townhomes,
housing) that is smaller/non-luxury/basic, so that lower/middle income
people aren't priced out of the area entirely. ADUs seem like a good
idea too, a way to increase housing that helps homeowners afford to
stay in the houses they are in.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 11:30 AM
Multifamily options are very limited and need to be expanded if
commercial properties are to have any chance at surviving on 44th.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 12:22 PM
No the city needs more business opportunities to bring in larger
income
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Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
Single family. With a certain amount of section 8 housing.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 05:42 PM
No comment , I like it the way it is!
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
I'd like to see additional single family home options along 44th similar
to those at Riverside Terrace at Clear Creek.
Screen Name Redacted
2/19/2022 07:42 AM
I would like to see less high density building of apts, townhomes,
condos - whatever and save the more openness of Wheat Ridge as
before, keep the more open space, less storied new construction
complexes.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 04:02 PM
No more multi-family dwellings!
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Q24 We heard from Fruitdale residents that you’re concerned new development may not fit
with the desired neighborhood character. If you share this opinion, how important, if at all, are
these features for development in your neighborhood? If you don't ...
I don't know
Not at all important
Somewhat important
Very important
Essential
Question options
5 10 15 20 25 30
Building architecture
Building height
Building scale and
massing
View protection
Retaining or enhancing
natural areas like tre...
Building distance from
the street
Transitions and
buffering to adjacent
propert...
Whether nearby
infrastructure can
accommodate...
Other (please specify in
comment box below)
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8
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15
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16
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Optional question (25 response(s), 3 skipped)
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Q24 We heard from Fruitdale residents that you’re concerned new development
may not fit with the desired neighborhood character. If you share this opinion, how
important, if at all, are these features for development in your neighborhood? If you
don't ...
Building architecture
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Essential : 5
Very important : 8
Somewhat important : 7
Not at all important : 4
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Essential : 8
Very important : 4
Somewhat important : 9
Not at all important : 3
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Building height
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Essential : 6
Very important : 4
Somewhat important : 11
Not at all important : 1
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Building scale and massing
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Essential : 12
Very important : 3
Somewhat important : 7
Not at all important : 2
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
View protection
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Essential : 15
Very important : 6
Somewhat important : 4
Not at all important : 0
I don't know : 0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Retaining or enhancing natural areas like trees and mature landscaping
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Essential : 9
Very important : 4
Somewhat important : 8
Not at all important : 4
I don't know : 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Building distance from the street
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Essential : 6
Very important : 13
Somewhat important : 6
Not at all important : 0
I don't know : 0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Transitions and buffering to adjacent property to support privacy
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Essential : 16
Very important : 7
Somewhat important : 0
Not at all important : 1
I don't know : 0
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Whether nearby infrastructure can accommodate the development (e.g. increased
traffic, water usage, etc.)
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Q25 Do you have any comments about development in Fruitdale related to neighborhood
character? Please provide your thoughts below.
Essential : 0
Very important : 0
Somewhat important : 0
Not at all important : 2
I don't know : 5
1 2 3 4 5 6
Other (please specify in comment box below)
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
Adding more housing is good as long as it is not low income.
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
Please don't make it all restaurants and such. We have enough of
these areas.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 02:37 PM
I think they shouldn't be as dense as some developments are now
and that the style fits the neighborhood
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
I am very interested in preserving Wheatridge's agricultural
neighborhoods & enclaves.
Screen Name Redacted
2/12/2022 04:17 PM
I would strongly prefer high density apartments and townhomes to be
clustered together like at Clear Creek Crossing, rather than
distributed through neighborhoods that are predominantly single
family homes and low density duplexes. As larger single family lots go
up for sale many are being rezoned and developed for higher density
housing that brings additional noise and traffic, which is a safety
concern for families with young children.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 12:22 PM
42nd between 44th and Youngsfield suffers with constant traffic
cutting through to skip the light. Everyone speeds and its dangerous
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
I enjoy the large lots and the fact that people walk and ride bikes and
horses around the neighborhood.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 05:42 PM
No comment
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
While I appreciate the history of a neighborhood, I am more
concerned with development that improves the overall appearnce of a
neighborhood as well as property values.
Screen Name Redacted
2/19/2022 07:42 AM
Yes new living complexes taxing infrastructure.
Screen Name Redacted
2/24/2022 07:04 PM
What views?
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Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:39 PM
44th from Kipling west to Tabor.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:54 PM
A crosswalk at Moore Ct and 44th would be nice, right next to Clear
Creek Church. This would make access to the Clear Creek Trail
easier for people at the church and living by the church.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
All areas along 44th avenue. It is a dangerous road times during the
day and with property utilization of landscape islands and lane
reduction along with speed limits like east of Wadsworth on 38th
Avenue will be a great benefit to the area.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 02:37 PM
To add sidewalks where missing and where possible. Maybe also add
bike lanes and signage where possible
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 08:23 PM
Improved sidewalk maintenance; better landscaping or zeroscaping;
more regular trash cleanup along easements or public property (near
Pennington Fields as an example)
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
I am very concerned w pedestrian safety especially in the greenbelt
areas that combine pedestrian & bicycle traffic. Many cyclists show a
total disregard for trail etiquette in regards to pedestrians.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 08:27 PM
New bike lines that are physically separated from the street. Wider
sidewalks on north side of 44th Ave between Kipling and ward road.
More pedestrian cross walks with electronic signage.
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
I mentioned in an earlier question, but improved safety at 44th &
Kipling would be huge. Connecting the Clear Creek trail at Youngfield
north to 44th sidewalk would be great, and south to the shopping area
would also be great. Anything to increase safety for walkers and
Optional question (11 response(s), 17 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
Q26 We heard from Fruitdale residents that improving walking and biking access and safety
is a high priority. If you share this opinion, please describe the location and types of
improvements you would like to see (e.g., new bike lanes, new connections, etc.)?
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bikers to access shopping and businesses.
Screen Name Redacted
2/12/2022 04:17 PM
I'm an avid cyclist and lived 4 years in the UK with no car. I would
love to cycle more here but I can't risk my safety since I provide for
my family. Physically separated/isolated bike lanes are the only way
to protect people when many drivers have large SUVs and trucks. For
walking: many drivers don't yield at the Robb St and 44th crosswalk.
My wife has nearly been hit while using the crosswalk when the lights
are flashing. Now we have to drive 2 blocks to Prospect Park instead
of walking. Higher visibility cross walks would be helpful.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 11:30 AM
We have a huge bike path that runs right next to our neighborhood
and very little way to safety get to it. Also, forcing people to go the
wrong way for half a mile to get across Kipling on the green belt is
idiotic. There needs to be a better connection from one side of the
green belt to the other.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 12:22 PM
Always a nice to have for safety but I have no real contribution for
this
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
On 44th . if you have noticed the south side of the street has a wider
side walk than the North side this was to accommodate bikes and
walkers. It was designed before the green belt WAS bought. I was on
the design committee along Sith Janice Thompson several
others(can't remember all their names).
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 05:42 PM
Agreed need more bike paths and trails
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
I would like to see a traffic study to add a stop light along 45th that
would allow for safe crossing at Parfet or Miller in order to access
facilities at Prospect Park. With the improvements coming to Prospect
this summer, residents north of 45th should be able to cross safely in
order to utilize these improvements. The current speed control
signage does not deter speeding as there is no obvious enforcement.
I attempt to cross almost daily and wait for several minutes while
observing many drivers whose speed triggers the flashing "slow
down" warning (above 45 in a 35 mile an hour zone). The pedestrian
crosswalk in front of the Montessori school is not enough. I have
walked the additional 2 blocks to cross there and have almost been
struck by drivers who ignore or are inattentive to the required stop for
pedestrians in a marked crosswalk.
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Screen Name Redacted
2/19/2022 07:42 AM
overall making the environment a safe place to navigate on foot or
bikes.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 08:06 AM
The overall lack and/or inconsistency of sidewalks prevents the area
from being walkable, particularly along Miller St.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:39 PM
More police presence on trails in park. More benches in parks.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 02:54 PM
Some more benches along the creek off the sidewalk and dirt path
would be nice. Some lights above areas that are not lit especially
west of Kipling on the path would be nice too, though not sure if
people use the path when it's dark. Perhaps when Clear Creek
Crossing and the new hospital opens, more people can use the path
for commuting and going to the entertainment areas at Clear Creek
Crossing, and/or to work at the hospital.
Screen Name Redacted
1/26/2022 03:36 PM
Get rid of the homeless and clean up the dead vegetation and allow
more access to the river. Pedestrian safety is an issue on the north
side of green belt so a dedicated bike lane would be very helpful
Screen Name Redacted
1/27/2022 05:17 PM
It's amazing as is. Maybe a few foot additional paths so that the main
trail isn't so crowded, and some spaces to sit enjoy the greenbelt that
aren't so awkward (set back, sheltered, etc) and away from the lakes
towards Kipling.
Screen Name Redacted
1/31/2022 02:37 PM
I would like to see additonal trails both paved and dirt.
Screen Name Redacted Love the Anderson and Prospect Park improvement projects. Would
Optional question (16 response(s), 12 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
Q27 We heard from Fruitdale residents that the Clear Creek greenbelt is one of your most
valued assets and has opportunities for improvement. If you share this opinion, what types of
related improvements would you like to see and where (e.g., wildlife viewing areas, additional
trails, play equipment, seating areas, fishing access, etc.)?
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1/31/2022 08:23 PM like to see diligence in keeping homeless encampments out of the
Greenbelt. Particularly concerned about illegal campfires, particularly
near or under bridges.
Screen Name Redacted
2/02/2022 08:47 AM
I remain very concerned w maintaining continued use of the greenbelt
for equestrian activity.
Screen Name Redacted
2/03/2022 08:27 PM
Futsal court, Canadian goose control (there’s excrement all over the
grass in prospect park)
Screen Name Redacted
2/09/2022 11:23 AM
I love the greenbelt, use it regularly. Having more connected access
from the greenbelt to local businesses would be wonderful, like a path
off the greenway (and related signage pointing to/from 44th) to easily
get to Edward's Meats, Heinies, Long Shots, etc.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 11:30 AM
See 26, also more patrols to make it safer. I've personally been
threatened on multiple occasions by transients on the belt in just the
last few months.
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 02:29 PM
I like it the way it is. NO MORE CONCRETE.!
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 05:42 PM
Yes love the clear creek greenbelt!
Screen Name Redacted
2/15/2022 08:42 PM
I am excited about the coming improvements this summer and hope
that access across 45th will improve to allow me to walk to the park
area safely.
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2/19/2022 07:42 AM
anything that naturally enhances the beauty and use of the area. NOT
new structures.
Screen Name Redacted
2/20/2022 10:51 AM
There are established trails on the south side of the creek that are not
on the map, these trails are well established and add significant
variation to the walks that both myself and my dog enjoy. However
there are a few spots these trails cross ditches, building bridges over
these would open these trails to people that aren't capable of jumping
the water or balancing across random logs.
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3/03/2022 08:06 AM
Increased signage informing cyclists that they need to yield to
pedestrians, and also that there are portions of Prospect park where
bikes are prohibited.
Screen Name Redacted
3/03/2022 04:02 PM
increased seating would be nice, as well as wildlife viewing areas.
Optional question (17 response(s), 11 skipped)
Question type: Essay Question
Filtering by: Are you an Fruitdale resident (see map above for boundaries)? Yes
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Appendix C3: Open House Summary
Increase Resources for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP)
The City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) has a process to evaluate
streets, talk to the community about traffic calming options, and implement traffic calming if
warranted. Under this action item, the City would evaluate adding resources so this program
can be more responsive.
What's your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 2 4 3
I support this option. 2 8 7
I am neutral. 2 1
I oppose this option. 1 4 2
I strongly oppose this option. 1 2 1
I don’t know. 1
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Signal at Tabor – need to access Frontage Road
• Need for crossing on 44th like at 44th at Parfet
• Need traffic mitigation system for Parfet St between 44th and the S Frontage Rd
• Need more traffic lights on 44th between Kipling and Ward. People do not like to stop at
crossing lights and gives a false sense of safety
• The one’s on 52nd only cause problems for the people that live there – i.e., limits parking
and increases parked car accidents
• Especially near the schools at 44th and Miller
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Conduct Proactive Code Enforcement for Property Maintenance in the
Neighborhood
Under this action item, the City would do a property-by-property assessment of any City Code
violations related to property maintenance in some or all of the neighborhood. A longer grace
period for compliance would be provided than is typical, and the City would connect residents
to free resources for things like junk removal.
What's your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 3 13 9
I support this option. 3 5 4
I am neutral. 2
I oppose this option. 1 1
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know. 1
Do you have any comments this action item?
• I have a number of # of houses that are abandoned or falling down in my
neighborhood and have had several fires in them. Something needs to be done.
• My neighbors have 3 years of xmas decorations on the lawn and roof
• I support this, but the City must respect the landscaping choices of its residents.
• On code enforcement, I wish short term rentals could be rescinded. It is causing a lot
of problems.
• Enforce code enforcement on businesses and violating residences!
• Sometimes bee habitat may look overgrown. Permaculture involves many tall plants.
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Expand Bulk Plane Rules to Address Size of Residential Buildings
Bulk plane rules limit the size of the upper stories of residential buildings. These rules already
exist in parts of Wheat Ridge. This action item would expand these rules so they apply in more
residential areas. Bulk plan rules typically result in narrower upper stories and an overall
shrinking of building volume. On larger lots, bulk plane rules ensure that if buildings are taller,
they would have to be further set back from the property line.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 2 4 11
I support this option. 2 7 5
I am neutral. 4 4 3
I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know. 6
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Hate to lose any mountain views
• What heights are you talking about? 30’ – 40’ – 20’?
• We have lost all of our views and open feeling due to lack of bult plane rules.
• Need at least small yards – no row houses!
• Does this only apply to single family residential homes, or also multi-unit structures?
• Would this negatively impact construction of affordable housing? I support this for
single family homes but I want to support affordable housing.
• Forget this – allow duplexes, triplexes, etc. everywhere – more affordable housing!
• It is hard to judge as I live in an HOA and don’t foresee changes around me
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Adopt Tree Preservation Rules
Many residents view mature landscaping and trees as integral to neighborhood character. This
action item would create new rules that either require or encourage retention of mature,
healthy trees or a like-for-like replacement of trees removed.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 4 11 12
I support this option. 2 4 6
I am neutral. 1 1 2
I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option. 1
I don’t know.
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Yes! For any development – commercial, residential, any city ROW work
• Yes, but with the understanding that some “mature” trees have lifespans and often
need to be removed
• Strongly oppose if this would apply to private property
• Agree that trees should be preserved, but with options/dialogue about if they cannot
– encourage don’t force.
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Expand Dumpster and Cleanup Days to Address Property Maintenance and Code
Enforcement Issues
Dumpster and cleanup days are popular programs that nearly every year have higher demand
than resources. These programs provide dumpsters nearby and resources for City residents to
clean up their property and get rid of large unwanted items and yard waste. This action item
would expand these programs in recognition that they promote both community building and
improved property maintenance.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 8 13 10
I support this option. 2 8 6
I am neutral. 1 2
I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know.
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Also like the leaf drop-off
• Who maintains the nature conservancy near Parfet and 46th? Dead trees and grass
can be a wildfire hazard.
• My neighbors don’t have their trash pickup – so they never get their yard cleaned up
• I support a more sustainable waste option with a focus on recycling and responsible
disposal
• I wish/hope we can have a recycling center like Lakewood Quail Center
• I think that clean up days are great, but if the past is any indication, the two
properties that are on our block that are big problems don’t make use of it.
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Provide Mobile Facilities to Keep the Neighborhood Clean and Support People
Experiencing Homelessness
This action item would evaluate what facilities could best serve the dual purpose of supporting
those experiencing homelessness and keeping parks and other public areas in then
neighborhood clean. Such facilities could include secure storage lockers, mobile restrooms, and
containers for safe disposal of needles. These facilities would be placed in well-lit, highly
trafficked areas for close monitoring by City parks and police staff and could move around the
community to best respond to areas most in need.
What's your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 3 18 14
I support this option. 1 5 2
I am neutral. 1
I oppose this option. 1 4 4
I strongly oppose this option. 2 8 4
I don’t know. 1
Do you have any comments this action item?
• We don’t want to be a gathering area, but Fruitdale Park already has this problem.
Would like to keep it clean and safe.
• Are those experiencing homelessness and/or groups, orgs, nonprofits, etc. that work
with those experiencing homelessness helping with this effort?
• They’ll just destroy it.
• I would like to understand better pros and cons of this proposal. We need to do
something.
• Put this in the park by City Hall.
• Consider safe parking lot with on-site staff for those living in their car. Port-a-potties
on site available to all.
• Allow “safe parking” in Anderson/Propsect Parks lots.
• Require housing developments to provide a % of affordable (30% AMI) units.
• This is already happening in Prospect Park – why not invest more and do it right to
invest in all of our residents.
• I don’t want to encourage the homes to come here. It brings drugs and alcohol to our
neighborhoods. It’s getting worse.
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Implement Targeted 44th Avenue Improvements
With this action item, the City would evaluate targeted and cost-effective strategies to improve
44th Avenue. Targeted and cost-effective would mean working within the existing street
configuration, without changing lanes or impacting traffic flow, and without any reconstruction
of the street. Measures like signage for wayfinding, landscaping features like planter boxes, or
barriers that separate people walking or biking from cars at some locations can be an effective
way to activate the street and beautify the corridor. This action item would focus on short-term
improvements, see the 44th Subarea Plan to discuss long-term solutions.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 4 8 8
I support this option. 2 10 6
I am neutral. 2
I oppose this option. 1 2
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know. 1
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Will this increase bikability in 44th? If so yes. If it is going to make it more difficult to
bike 44th, no.
• Wayfinding could be helpful but please no planterboxes.
• Plant native plants/shrubs and bushes. A few fruit trees at Fruitdale.
• Engage a local arts organization to lead initiative
• Love. Signage improvements needed Ward, Vivian, Miller, Tabor.
• I love the improvements to 38th Ave
• No more street diets like 38th Ave
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Build a Disc Golf Course at Fruitdale Park
Fruitdale residents value Fruitdale Park but don’t always feel safe there and would like to see
more park amenities. The City has identified Fruitdale Park as a preferred location for a disc golf
course and has been approached by a group willing to pay to build it. With this action item, the
City would partner to build a disc golf course that could be installed without changing the park’s
current layout or amenities. The 9-hole course would generally be on the park’s outer flooedges
where the City typically sees the most safety concerns.
What’s your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 1 8 3
I support this option. 3 6 4
I am neutral. 3 6 3
I oppose this option. 1 2
I strongly oppose this option. 2
I don’t know.
Do you have any comments this action item?
• Also, please plant LOTS of trees in Fruitdale Park
• Create bike skills parks/trails at city parks and open spaces, also along Clear Creek
path
• This park is used by a school for walks in nature and Scouts. I fear for kids safety when
exposed to those playing.
• Or skate park!
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Improve Clear Creek North of 44th Avenue to Reduce Flood Impacts on Property
Engineers have studied this area and concluded that it is possible to remove most of these
properties from the 100-year floodplain with positive benefits downstream. With this action
item, the City would evaluate options to make these improvements with community input and
explore funding to do so. Such options would address both water flows and how to keep the
creek beautiful and accessible by excavating some areas of the creek currently owned by the
City.
What's your opinion of this action item?
Answer Anderson Park Residents Fruitdale Residents Others
I strongly support this option. 8 4 6
I support this option. 4 9 8
I am neutral. 2 2
I oppose this option.
I strongly oppose this option.
I don’t know. 2
Do you have any comments this action item?
• This also needs to be done west of Prospect Lake
• This is a seasonal issue that we seem to forget about every year! Let’s fix it!
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What else do we need to know?
• Please place a stoplight at Miller and 44th Ave.
• Please place a sign at 44th and Parfet (on the SE or SW corner) signaling that there is
no turnaround where the street dead ends at the greenbelt – big trucks and trucks
with trailers get stuck down there.
• I would like to see Tabor Lake opened up with a trail all the way around.
• It is important to our neighborhood to preserve the equestrian friendly access to
Prospect Park and also access on the streets to the park.
• Overhead light with button to cross 44th Ave at Robb St. Flashing lights don’t work.
• Keep Fruitdale’s rural/agricultural nature intact. No high density. No sidewalks.
• Bicycle traffic in the greenbelt has become extremely hazardous to pedestrians on
trails were bikes are allowed.
• Fruitdale needs to hold onto agricultural property vs high density housing. Too much
traffic.
• Remodel Berbert House at Prospect Park to be an attractive house. Perhaps WR
Historical Society could help restore.
• Please do something with the house (Berbert?) at entrance to the park. It sits unused.
• We need a traffic light on 44th and Miller
• Anderson Park area – trees preserved and lot size/height enforced. Please not multi
family on south side.
• Please enforce dogs on leash laws in parks and open space. Dogs are chasing ducks
and dog waste is everywhere.
• Fix the bike paths safety from Bel Aire to Anderson Park.
• Not one company trash collection. More police officers.
• Bike lane through 44th. This will reduce speeds and help environment.
• Safer 44th Ave crossing areas bumps. 44th and Robb light only works a minority of
times.
• Incorporate Berbert House into WR historical park
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager
FROM: Scott Cutler, Senior Planner
Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director Lauren Mikulak, Planning Manager
DATE: April 8, 2022 (for the April 18, 2022 study session)
SUBJECT: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) – Ordinance Update
PRIOR ACTIONS:
On November 15, 2021, City Council gave specific policy direction and made a consensus for
staff to begin drafting an ordinance allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). It was Council consensus for staff to return to a study session in early 2022 to present an ordinance framework based on the direction Council provided in the November study session.
Since November, Planning Division staff have developed an ordinance framework based on the
consensus of City Council.
PURPOSE: This memo provides a summary of the provisions that will constitute an ordinance allowing
ADUs. The ordinance defines terms related to ADUs and establishes regulations where there
currently are none. It also provides a pathway to legitimizing existing nonconforming or unsanctioned dwelling units in some capacity. This memo also provides recommendations on some issues where council asked for additional information. Lastly, this memo poses additional questions and topics related to ADUs that were not discussed at the November study session but
arose as related issues.
PROPOSED REGULATIONS:
Proposed Amendments to Chapter 26 (Zoning and Development) Provided below is a list of proposed regulations based on City Council’s November 2021
consensus as well as staff discussions and continued research on other ADU ordinances. The
proposed framework includes direct input from the Planning Division, Building Division, and City Attorney. In some instances, as noted below, staff is asking for direction from Council in order to create a more complete ordinance.
Item No. 2
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• Add a new section for ADUs (Article VI, Section 646), and make conforming amendments, described below.
• Add new definitions for ADUs and revise existing definitions in Sec. 26-123 (general
zoning code definitions) and Sec. 26-1119 (mixed use zoning code definitions)
• Add new accessory use categories and revise existing use categories in Sec. 26-204 (general zoning code use charts) and Sec. 26-1111 (mixed use zoning code use charts)
• Revise development standards in Sections 26-205 to 26-221 and Article XI to include standards for ADUs, including setback requirements and bulk plane
• Revise planned development standards in Sec. 26-312 and 316 to include ADUs as a required permitted use in new PRDs/PMUDs containing single-family uses
• Revise Sec. 26-625 (accessory buildings and structures) to remove prohibition on dwelling units in accessory buildings and to make cross-references to ADU code section
• Revise Sec. 26-626 (residential uses in commercial zones) to better align with the ADU
requirements as they are similar types of uses
• Revisions to Sec. 26-645 (STRs) to clarify allowances (see below for questions) The balance of this memo contains draft ordinance language for the proposed new sections and
definitions. Please note the language in some sections is not finalized and appears as a summary
or shorthand. Proposed Definitions (Sec. 26-123)
Accessory dwelling unit. A dwelling unit located on the same lot with a single detached dwelling
and subordinate in size and purpose to the primary dwelling. Accessory dwelling unit, attached. An accessory dwelling unit that is a distinctly separate unit
from the primary dwelling unit but is physically attached to or is integrated within the same
structure as the primary dwelling unit, including a basement, addition, floor, or portion of a floor.
Accessory dwelling unit, detached. An accessory dwelling unit that is located within an accessory structure on the same lot as the primary dwelling unit.
Additional new definitions or revisions may be required pending discussion topics below.
Proposed Content of Chapter 26, Article VI, Section 646 The contents of the code section below are based on the previous consensus of City Council:
• Location Permitted: ADUs are permitted as an accessory use to a single-unit home. See
Discussion Topic 1 below regarding zone districts and uses.
• Types of ADUs permitted: Detached and attached.
• Review required: ADUs are subject to administrative review through review of a building permit application.
• Minimum lot size for ADU: None. (Existing building coverage and setback requirements already limit size/location of ADUs.) ADUs are exempt from any density restrictions because they are not primary dwellings and cannot be sold separately.
• Owner occupancy requirement: The primary dwelling unit or ADU must be occupied by the property owner. See Discussion Topic 2 below.
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• Size restrictions: o Not to exceed 50% of the gross floor area of the primary dwelling unit or 1,000
square feet, whichever is more restrictive.
o Exception for attached ADUs in basement: The above size requirements do not apply, but an attached ADU in a basement may not exceed the area of the first floor of the same structure.
• Height: Not to exceed 25 feet (for a detached ADU), and bulk plane regulations apply.
• Maximum number of ADUs per lot: One (1).
• Parking: One (1) off-street space required, with flexibility. See Discussion Topic 3 below.
• Nonconforming and existing ADUs: See Discussion Topic 4 below.
Discussion Topic 1 – Location Permitted (By Zone District vs. Use) Council’s consensus was to allow ADUs in all residential and agricultural zones, in MU-N, and
new PRDs. Staff has identified a class of properties that are single-unit homes in commercial
zone districts. More specifically, GIS analysis identifies approximately 50 single-unit homes in commercial, industrial, and other mixed-use zone districts (including C-1, NC, RC, and MU-C). Many, if not all, of these are legal residential uses based on when they were built. The map in Attachment 1 shows they are dispersed throughout the City.
If ADUs are only permitted in residential, agricultural, and MU-N zone districts, then the existing single-unit homes in commercial zones would not be permitted to have ADUs. This may be appropriate in these zone districts, because they are located in some areas where the City has
long-term goals related to economic development. While the homes may continue to exist, additional residential uses may not be desirable in all cases.
The alternative approach is to allow ADUs as an accessory use to all single-unit homes regardless of zoning. This would include not only the single-unit homes in residential, agricultural, MU-N, and new PRD districts; but it would also include any existing single-unit
home in commercial districts.
Question: Does Council want to regulate the permitted locations for ADUs by zone district or simply allow ADUs as an accessory use to all single-unit homes?
Discussion Topic 2 – Owner Occupancy Requirement and Prohibition of Separate Sale
Council’s consensus was to require the primary dwelling unit or the ADU to be occupied by the property owner, allowing the other unit to be rented out, which is typical of other Front Range cities. Typically this owner occupancy is defined as “legal and permanent residence” as
established through voter registration, vehicle registration, etc. Staff can use code language from Denver and other area municipalities to draft this requirement, and can require these documents
to be part of a building permit application. However, best practice is evolving, and staff is seeking Council to confirm this approach with full understanding of potential implications. The information below is meant to inform City Council, not to make specific recommendations.
• Many municipalities and states have turned away from owner occupancy requirements
because it makes financing ADUs difficult (i.e. a builder may find it difficult to finance construction of a new house with an ADU because they would not ultimately occupy the
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property as their primary residence). At least two states have completely prohibited owner occupancy requirements statewide, the requirements are occasionally challenged
in courts, and the AARP does not recommend this approach1. If Council wishes to pursue
an owner occupancy requirement, it should be understood that it may limit construction of ADUs and places additional restrictions upon property owners by singling out ADUs. Property owners are able to rent out single-family, duplex, townhomes, and condos without city-imposed restrictions.
• Owner occupancy requirements mean that any future buyer of the property would have
the same restrictions as the original builder of the ADU. However, this can be harder to track and enforce once the property changes hands. The ordinance will need to include the provision that an ADU cannot be sold separately from the
primary dwelling unit, otherwise both units would have to be considered primary. This
restriction on separate sale will be implemented in the form a restrictive covenant, required to be recorded contemporaneously with the Certificate of Occupancy (following building permit to construct or remodel the ADU). These types of covenants run with the land, ensuring single
ownership of the primary and accessory dwelling units. Because it is recorded, it will appear on
titlework and is therefore enforceable. Regardless of where Council lands on the owner occupancy requirement, preventing the sale of an ADU as a separate dwelling will keep the ADU
and primary dwelling on one property; an ADU is not approved as a primary dwelling, and it cannot be sold separately.
If Council also chooses to require the owner occupancy restriction, the enforcement tool is
simply a code violation rather than anything on the deed. However, it is possible to include the owner occupancy restriction within the same restrictive covenant as the prohibition on sale. Question: Does Council specifically want regulations for owner occupancy requirements in
addition to the necessary prohibition on separate sale? Discussion Topic 3 – Parking Council’s consensus was to require one (1) additional off-street parking space for properties with
ADUs, but Council asked staff to look into flexible models or codes for sites that may not be
able to accommodate on-site parking. Discussion topics and recommendations are below. Other sections in the City’s zoning code allow flexibility for on-site parking based on existing conditions. For example, in Section 26-637, urban gardens “may require on-site parking if there is not adequate on-street parking on adjacent streets.” Staff recommends a similar approach to
parking for ADUs.
• Question: For areas with established on-street parking (adjacent curb and gutter), would Council consider eliminating the on-site parking requirement for new/existing ADUs and follow the approach of urban gardens?
• Supporting Information:
o Many properties, mostly in East Wheat Ridge, are limited in lot size and are alley-loaded, meaning they may not be able to add an additional on-site parking space.
1 https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2021/adu-model-state-act-and-local-ordinance.html
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Requiring off-street (on-site) parking for all properties without flexibility could potentially limit the development of new ADUs, which is why staff recommends
the flexible approach from urban gardens.
o For areas without established on-street parking, the current code requirement for single-unit homes is four (4) off-street spaces. This is significantly higher than more contemporary codes and other area communities (most are around 2 and some are less). It is possible to absorb the additional ADU parking into this
requirement, without requiring a fifth off-street parking space. As a whole, Wheat
Ridge’s parking requirements tend to be higher and more onerous than
surrounding communities, so staff does not recommend requiring an additional fifth parking space if 4 spaces are already required by the code due to the lack of on-street parking. Discussion Topic 4 – Legal Nonconforming and Unsanctioned Dwelling Units
Council’s consensus was to allow pathways for legitimizing legal nonconforming and/or unsanctioned dwelling units into legal ADUs. Typically this would also allow existing accessory structures or portions of the home (such as basements) to be renovated or reconstructed into an
ADU. Council requested more information but gave the direction to provide flexibility where
possible to encourage property owners to get into compliance and obtain the proper permits.
Staff’s recommendation is generally in agreement with Council’s direction, and more information is provided below for review and consensus.
• Staff is able to modify the existing ADU checklist presented at the previous study session
to add to the code and to City policies. This review allows staff to classify the ADU and determine what zoning or building code may need to be retroactively applied. Refer to Attachment 2 for a more detailed examples of the potential approval steps. o If substantial evidence appears to support that the dwelling is legitimate, then it
can get legal ADU status without modifications.
o If there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the dwelling is legitimate, or if no/insufficient permits were obtained for the work, then ADU ordinance requirements need to be met and permits are required prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy/completion (see additional discussion below, plus comments from the Building Division)
Question: In these instances, does Council want all new ADU requirements to be met in order to legitimize an existing but unsanctioned or nonconforming ADU? Should size, setback, height, parking, or maximum number per lot requirements all apply or only some from a list?
For example, it may be difficult to meet size requirements for some
existing ADUs if they are in a structure that is too large to be permitted as a new ADU. Council has the discretion to waive all or most of these requirements to a reasonable extent, provided existing ADUS are obtaining the appropriate permits. Staff recommends including such relief
in the code to avoid individual variance requests.
• The Building Division has noted that the following items are generally necessary in order to get an existing nonconforming or unsanctioned ADU into compliance:
o Electrical upgrades to comply with current code, if they don’t already
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o Energy compliance, to extent feasible (a building code requirement) o Adequate egress (adequate emergency egress through exit doors or window wells
if a basement), if not already provided
• For attached unsanctioned ADUs, additional building code requirements must be met:
o Fire separation between the units o Separate or split HVAC systems
• From a building code standpoint, it will be more challenging to legitimize an attached
unit versus a detached unit.
• Staff recommends providing a compliance window after approval of ordinance to obtain permits and certificate of occupancy/completion without penalty. After a certain period of
time (1-2 years), then considered a Stop Work Order with double permit fees. The lack of
penalty will help encourage people to get into compliance, and is also recommended by the APA and AARP2.
• Question: Does Council concur with the above recommendations and approaches with respect to nonconforming and unsanctioned ADUs? Refer to Attachment 2, which
provides examples of the approval steps for the various types of ADUs, including
unsanctioned ADUs and unique circumstances. Other Proposals and Considerations The topic of ADUs relates to other topics and code sections:
Discussion Topic 5 – Short-Term Rentals: The current short-term rental (STR) ordinance would allow an ADU to be operated as a “partial home” STR if the owner of the property lives on site. By this logic, it could also allow the primary home to be operated as a partial home STR if the
owner lived on site in the ADU. STR regulations are proposed to be modified to clarify this
approach and to specify that both the primary home and ADU could not be operated as two (2)
separate STRs.
• Question: Would Council like to formally classify ADUs as partial home rentals because the owner of the property is required to live on site? Or should they be categorized as
whole home rentals?
• Supporting information and discussion topics:
o If Council decides to not require owner occupancy for ADUs, then all STRs in ADUs would need to be classified as whole home rentals and therefore subject to
the district caps on STRs since there would be no on-site owner.
o There are several known STRs that operate in dwellings that could be defined as an ADU. If Council chooses to further limit STRs in ADUs, consider that there are existing operators/owners that would be heavily impacted. If prohibitions on STRs in ADUs are considered, prohibitions on uses (ADUs/STRs) cannot be retroactive, so existing STRs in ADUs could not be prohibited.
o It is likely that the requirement for partial home STR operators to live on site will
limit the number of STRs that are proposed in ADUs.
o It is important that the code be clear on this topic to the extent future property owners will be making investment backed real estate decisions based on this
information.
2 https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/housing/info-2021/adu-model-state-act-and-local-ordinance.html
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Discussion Topic 6 – Detached Duplexes or Tandem Homes: A duplex is different than an ADU in a few ways: 1) the two dwelling units of a duplex are both considered primary uses—
one is not secondary to the other, 2) the two units can be sold separately, and 3) the two units are
required to be attached per the code definition. It is increasingly common, however, for zoning codes to allow a “detached duplex” or “tandem home” configuration on lots that—by virtue of their size and width—already allow two primary dwelling units in the form of a duplex. In contrast to a traditional duplex, a detached duplex is two primary dwelling units, permitted on a
single lot, in two separate structures, with a single unit in each structure. For lots with sufficient
size and width in R-2 or R-3, this creates more flexibility. An eligible duplex lot could therefore
have 1) a traditional attached duplex, or 2) a detached duplex, or 3) a single-unit home and ADU, or 4) just a single-unit home. See figure on the following page comparing duplex to tandem home form.
• City Code currently requires that the two units of a duplex be attached, based on the
existing definition of duplex, but there is established interest from builders and homeowners to build detached duplexes. Allowing this housing type would provide more flexibility for builders and property owners without increasing density or changing other
development standards. It could also help legitimize some properties where the
conditions already exist, which could be the “unique circumstances” category in the ADU
approval checklist.
• Additional benefits and reasons: o Detached duplexes are part of the “missing middle” that was discussed at the
previous study session, as are ADUs. Duplexes and detached duplexes were
brought up in public comment, which is why it is included in this memo.
o Detached duplexes would only be allowed on lots that are already eligible for an attached duplex in the R-2 and R-3 series zone districts. Existing setback, lot coverage, and parking requirements would be the same. The only change would
be removing the requirement that the two units are physically attached.
o Duplexes are different than ADUs in that both dwelling units are considered
primary and can be sold separately. They have separate utilities, separate addresses, and are often split in ownership through a condo agreement or party wall agreement. An ADU cannot be sold separately and is subordinate to the primary structure, and is also subject to the proposed owner occupancy
requirements.
• Staff recommends allowing detached duplexes on lots that are otherwise eligible for traditional duplex development.
• Question: Does Council support adding the detached duplex housing type to the code, per staff’s recommendation? If Council supports this, the code can be updated at the same time as the ADU ordinance.
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Duplex building form on the left, which is currently required by City Code. Tandem home/detached duplex building form on the right, which allows the two units to be separated, which breaks up the mass of the building and looks more like single detached homes. Source: City and County of Denver.
Discussion Topic 7 – Definition of “family” and “one-family”: The zoning code (Chapter 26) contains discrepancies in the definitions of housing types. The Mixed Use code (Article XI of Chapter 26) was first adopted in 2010 not only to create mixed use districts, but also to modernize use categories and development standards. When Article XI was adopted, definitions
were created for housing types specifically within Article XI, including single detached dwelling,
duplex dwelling, and multiple dwelling. In the rest of the zoning code, these unit types are referred to as one-family/single-family, two-family, and multiple dwelling or multifamily, respectively.
The use of different terms in Chapter 26 which define the same housing type is confusing, creates the need for multiple parallel definitions, and is not best practice. Further, staff notes the outdated terminology of “family” when defining housing types and household types. This was also provided as preliminary feedback during the Planning Division’s presentation to the Race
and Equity Task Force.
• Question: Does Council support changing instances of one-family, two-family, and
multiple dwelling in the code to single detached and duplex (and to revise the definition of multiple dwelling) to improve consistency across all of Chapter 26 and to modernize the code?
o Per the City Attorney, these proposed changes are considered conforming changes
because definitions already need to be created and modified to accommodate ADUs, and therefore other definitions/references can be modified without the requirement for a separate ordinance. o This would not change any development standards or allowed uses, simply
change the terminology to conform with the existing adopted mixed-use code and
create consistency.
• Question: Does Council support exploring options for a future code amendment to make other changes to remove or revise other outdated references, based on staff
recommendations and preliminary conversations with the Race and Equity Task Force?
This could include, but is not limited to, revising the definition of “family” (where
feasible, given “family unit” is also defined in the Charter), a review of other terminology within the code, and/or a general code modernization effort. The Race and Equity Task Force may also have other more formal recommendations by late 2022.
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NEXT STEPS Based on feedback at this study session, staff will finalize the ordinance to present at Planning
Commission and City Council for approval. A Planning Commission hearing could be scheduled
as soon as May or June, which puts the City Council public hearing shortly thereafter. Staff will refer the ordinance to all affected utility agencies, including fire, water, sanitation, and Xcel to determine any requirements. While the agency requirements will not need to be included
in the ordinance, the referral is important to make sure all agencies are aware that the City is
pursuing an ADU ordinance and so staff can understand what requirements will be imposed by
the districts so we can better inform potential ADU builders. Each district may have somewhat different requirements or fees related to ADUs including the potential for service upgrades. Planning staff will coordinate with the Building Division to create an ADU permit application
and to update the website with application checklists. The Building Division will also have input
on how the ADU permits are reviewed and approved based on adopted building codes. ATTACHMENTS
1. Single-Unit Homes in Commercial Zones Map
2. ADU Approval Steps Examples 3. ADU Review Checklist, existing (also provided to Council in November 2021)
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ATTACHMENT 1
ADU Approval Examples
Because of the various types of ADUs—attached or detached, existing or new—the approval process
would look different for each type. This document provides examples of how an ADU would be reviewed
and approved based on its type. Prior to adoption of an ordinance, these processes would be refined
and adapted into written guidance for potential applicants.
Example 1: New Attached ADU
1.Property owner submits building permit application.
2.Planning Division will review for compliance with applicable zoning codes, including
development standards for primary structure (including setbacks if an addition), maximum ADU
size, and parking.
3.Building Division will review for compliance with applicable building codes.
a.For conversions of existing portions of homes into a new attached ADU, the following
may be necessary:
i.Roof ventilation and possible mechanical upgrades
ii. Possible utility upgrades, based on input from utility districts
iii.Upgrades generally required for portion of home/structure that is being
converted into a new ADU, but not for the entire property or building
b. Fire separation between units is required per the building code
4.Covenant is executed (prohibition on separate sale, and owner occupancy of property if desired
by Council).
5.Permit is issued.
6.Certificate of Completion issued for new attached ADU once final inspections completed.
Example 2: New Detached ADU
1.Property owner submits building permit application.
2.Planning Division will review for compliance with applicable zoning codes, including
development standards for detached ADU, including maximum height, maximum size, setbacks,
bulk plane, parking, etc.
3.Building Division will review for compliance with applicable building codes. For conversions of
existing accessory structures into new ADUs, the conversion notes from Example 1 will apply.
4.Covenant is executed (prohibition on separate sale, and owner occupancy of property if desired
by Council).
5.Permit is issued.
6.Certificate of Occupancy issued for new detached ADU once final inspections completed.
Example 3: Legally Nonconforming Existing ADU
1.Property owner submits Nonconforming ADU Application. This will be a new form that requests
the property owner to provide information about the ADU. It will mimic the ADU review
checklist staff has used to date (see Attachment 2) and will request information on existing
conditions and history, such as permitting history, floor plans, photos, utility information, etc.
2.Planning Division will determine legitimacy using existing ADU review checklist. It may be
necessary to require a courtesy inspection. If substantial evidence appears supporting the
ATTACHMENT 2
existing ADU as being legally nonconforming (i.e. built prior to approval of the ADU ordinance or
previously acknowledged in some way by the City), then the next steps shall apply. If not
substantial evidence after staff review, then follow steps for Example 4, Illegitimate Existing
ADU.
3. Covenant is executed. Note: Covenants should apply retroactively, so people with an existing
ADU as previously determined by the City will still need to submit an application and get an
official Certificate of Occupancy/Completion.
4. CO/CC is issued.
Example 4: Unsanctioned Existing ADU
1. Property owner submits Nonconforming ADU Application.
2. Planning Division will determine legitimacy using existing ADU review checklist, and determines
in this example that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the existing dwelling is legally
nonconforming and/or determines that insufficient permits were obtained for the conversion
work.
3. Planning Division will review for compliance with applicable zoning codes. The amount of
conformance to the ADU ordinance shall be determined by City Council. This step will depend
on whether Council wants to have these unsanctioned dwellings meet all new ADU zoning
requirements (i.e. setbacks, size, height, etc.), just a few, or potentially none. If the existing ADU
can comply with applicable zoning codes, it would proceed to the next step. If the existing ADU
cannot meet applicable zoning codes (to the extent they apply), then certain functions may
need to be removed, such as cooking facilities.
4. Building Division staff will complete a courtesy inspection to review the existing improvements
for compliance with applicable building codes. Applicable building codes will depend on whether
the improvements are in a detached structure or within a primary dwelling unit. The inspection
will inform whether or not any work or building permit will be necessary. (This is similar to the
process for approving new businesses in existing buildings.) Unsanctioned existing
improvements may require the following upgrades depending on what scope of work was
unsanctioned:
a. Electrical upgrades to comply with current code
b. Energy compliance (energy efficiency, ventilation, etc.)
c. Adequate egress (exit doors, window wells, etc.) – may not be necessary for detached
d. Ceiling heights (note, this may preclude ADU from becoming legal; i.e. if a ceiling is too
low it may be impossible to convert into a legal dwelling).
Additional requirements may apply for attached ADUs to meet building code requirements for:
a. Fire separation
b. Separate or split HVAC
If fire separation or separate HVAC cannot be completed to convert into an ADU, living space
may still be able to be retained as part of the primary structure.
5. Property owner applies for building permit, if required by Step 4.
6. Covenant is executed.
7. Permit is issued.
8. Certificate of Completion issued for ADU once completed and all required inspections
performed.
Example 5: Unique Circumstances
We know of and expect there will be some circumstances that may not neatly fit into any of the above
four options; below is just a few possible fact patterns.
1. A property is zoned R-2 or R-3 and contains a structure with a second unit, separate from the
primary structure/unit. Based on size and width, the lot is otherwise eligible to build a duplex (or
a detached duplex if Council takes staff’s recommendations to allow them). In this case, the
applicant could apply for the appropriate permits/items to legitimize the second structure as a
second primary unit, which could include separate utilities, a new address, and a party
wall/condo agreement if being sold separately. (They could also follow the process in Example 3
above if they don’t desire a second primary dwelling unit but rather just an ADU)
2. A property is zoned R-2 and contains a single-unit home and another structure with two
units/kitchens. Based on size and width, the lot is eligible for a duplex or detached duplex. In
this case, the owner could remove the 3rd kitchen and restore that area (with appropriate
building permits) and then operate both structures as primary dwellings under the detached
duplex allowance. There may be the need to address building code issues in within the
structure.
3. A property has multiple ADUs and it is determined they can be legitimized through the process
outlined in Example 3. All ADUs would be allowed to remain under the nonconforming clause of
Section 26-120, but if they are voluntarily demolished, only one (1) ADU could remain or be
rebuilt. There may be the need to address building code issues in one or all ADUs.
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Residential Units – Research Checklist
The Community Development Department is frequently contacted with reports of additional
dwelling units on a residential property. Under current codes, for a dwelling unit(s) to be legal, it
must have the correct zoning, meet the minimum lot size and width requirements for the number
of units, there must be evidence that a building permit has been issued acknowledging
additional units, all building codes must be met, and a Certificate of Occupancy must have been
issued for the subject unit.
The status of an additional dwelling unit depends on the history—it may be legal, legally
nonconforming, or illegal. Sometimes alleged illegal units are referred to as being
“grandfathered,” however, just because an additional unit exists, it does not mean it was lawfully
allowed or constructed. Depending on the date of construction, a permit should have been
required by either Jefferson County or the City of Wheat Ridge. Unfortunately, the City does not
have building permit records from Jefferson County prior to 1969.
Inquiries on residential units come in many forms—sometimes from a neighbor as a complaint,
other times from the current owner, prospective owner, tenant, real estate agent, title company,
appraiser or insurance provider. In order to prove that a unit is legal or legally nonconforming,
research must be completed by staff and sometimes the property owner. This document
provides a guide for staff.
Ask the inquiring party:
Why do they think the structure has additional units? Do they have any sort of concrete
evidence?
Can the property owner (or inquirer) provide any evidence—permits or other
paperwork—that would indicate the unit was legal or approved by the City or County?
Research for staff:
Check the zoning – Does the zoning allow multiple residential units?
Check the property measurements – Would it meet the standards for more than one
residential units in the zone district?
Check the subdivision plat – When was it recorded? Is the platted lot larger or smaller
than indicated by the current County records? Was it conforming when the home was
built?
ATTACHMENT 3
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Check the Jefferson County Assessor’s records – Does the lot size meet that shown on
the recorded plat? Do their records indicate that there are multiple improvements? Are
the number of bedrooms excessive? (Note: The Assessor will tax all improvements on a
property regardless of their legal status. If the Assessor notes a second or multiple
residential units, this is not necessarily enough evidence to confirm the legal status of
the units.)
Check the land use atlas to see if there is any case history, which may have resulted in
the construction of additional units – Was a variance approved which would allow an
extra unit? Is the property located in a PRD, which may have special provisions for extra
units?
Check the address point layer in ArcGIS to see if multiple addresses come up.
Check the address change log to see if multiple addresses were approved for the
property.
Check the building permit files in both Laserfiche, microfiche, and ADG – Are there any
building plans available for viewing? Do any of the documents indicate that an additional
unit was allowed? A room is considered a bedroom if a closet is provided. Are there
other “clues” that the additional unit was allowed? Read through all permits and
inspection slips for clues or second address notations.
Review Google Streetview and/or perform a field inspection – Are there any property or
building attributes, which appear to support additional units? Are the units side-by-side?
Are the units attached or detached? Are there other building attributes, which would
indicate that there are additional units (separate front doors, extra electrical meters,
etc.)?
Check aerial photo archives (GIS, Google Earth, and mylar) to observe changes to the
property over time.
Check internet real estate websites to see if a property is listed for sale with extra units
or see how it has been described in prior listings.
Other issues for consideration:
According to the property owner, how long has the extra unit been in existence? Do
they have any paperwork that indicates such?
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Are there people currently living there?
Are there opportunities for the extra unit to be legitimized through a land use process?
Could a variance be pursued to alleviate the nonconformities?
Could a subdivision or PBG be processed to alleviate the nonconformities?
Next Steps:
Prepare a timeline of property history with findings of fact from your research.
Review fact pattern with planning staff at division meeting.
Role of the Building Division, if needed:
Request a building inspection of the premises from the property owner and/or tenant.
Does any of the work meet building code?
If it does not, what would be the extent of the work required to bring it to code?
Outcome: (Note, each case is different, other outcomes are possible; discuss in Zoning
Division meeting and with Building Division, if needed)
Have the findings of fact scanned into the address file.
If the property meets the requirements for the zoning code, the following may need to occur if
there is not sufficient evidence in permit records:
Property owner apply for a building permit for improvements to legitimize the additional
unit(s) with the outcome of having a C.O. issued for all of the units in the building.
If the property does not meet the requirements for the zoning code, the following may need to
occur:
If the property does not qualify for an additional unit, send the City’s modified form letter
to the property owner notifying need for unit to cease. Determine what needs to change
physically and coordinate work, permits, and/or inspection with Building Division.
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Miscellaneous considerations:
Section 26-123 of the zoning code defines dwelling unit:
Dwelling unit. A building or any portion of a building designed for occupancy as
complete, independent living quarters for one (1) or more persons, having direct access
from the outside of the building or through a common hall, and having living, sleeping,
kitchen and sanitary facilities for the exclusive use of the occupants.
There is no limitation to the number of privately owned vehicles associated with a property as
long as they are licensed and operable. (This is often a neighbor compliant but is not sufficient
evidence of an additional dwelling unit.)
Most of the streets within the City are public which means anyone regardless of who they are or
whether they own property in the neighborhood, can park anywhere as long as it does block any
property’s access.
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick Goff, City Manager DATE: April 12, 2022 (for April 18, 2022 study session)
SUBJECT: Preferred Concept Designs for the “Green” on 38th Avenue
ISSUE:
The 38th Avenue Streetscape project has been a priority for City Council for over a decade. While the redevelopment of the Green does not directly implement that priority, it is a logical first step in extending streetscape improvements from the West 38 mixed-use project and creating a public gathering space on the City’s main street and in the heart of downtown. A consensus was reached by
City Council in 2018 to engage a designer to develop conceptual designs for the Green. Architerra
Group was hired by the City in August 2018. A comprehensive community engagement process (see Attachments 1-3) was completed since that time to obtain feedback from key stakeholders and the public. Based on that feedback, Architerra Group has created two preferred design options which they will present to City Council at the April 18, 2022 study session for further discussion and
direction.
PRIOR ACTIONS:
• At the April 2, 2018 study session, a consensus was reached by City Council to engage a
designer to develop conceptual designs for the Green.
• City Council provided consensus at the October 21, 2019 study session to bring forward a final preferred concept(s) to City Council at a future study session.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The initial work to develop conceptual designs for the Green was completed at a cost of $28,584.80. The 30% design development work was contracted for an amount not-to-exceed $64,895. If direction is received to complete final design and construction drawings, the estimated cost would be between $425,000 and $500,000. This fee will be negotiated with Architerra if consensus is received
by City Council to proceed with final design. There is adequate funding in the 2022 Open Space
Fund budget for this expense. BACKGROUND: The 2005 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (2005 NRS) focuses on the repositioning of Wheat
Ridge as a vibrant community. In particular, the NRS urges the City to pursue policies that encourage redevelopment and to promote 38th Avenue as a destination main street and pedestrian-oriented place. Strategy 6 specifically calls to “accelerate and shape the development along 38th Avenue” because “Wheat Ridge is a community that lacks a defined center.” The NRS emphasizes the need to attract strong households, and ultimately the provision of an appealing, pedestrian-
Item No. 3
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oriented destination such as 38th Avenue helps to create that household demand. In 2009, this vision of a main street on 38th was reinforced in the City’s comprehensive plan,
Envision Wheat Ridge. The plan specifically describes the future of the 38th Avenue corridor from
Wadsworth to Pierce as “a transit and pedestrian friendly ‘main street’ that features an extension of streetscape and urban design improvements that have been completed between Sheridan Boulevard and Harlan Street.” Enhancing community character and design is one of six key values on which the comprehensive plan is based. This includes a call to enhance the image of the City’s commercial
corridors and specifically “to coordinate, fund, develop, and maintain streetscape improvements.”
The 38th Avenue Corridor Plan, adopted October 2011, refines the main street vision and outlines specific action steps for revitalization. The plan addresses a wide range of recommendations related to branding, signage, housing, private development, public improvements, art, zoning, and community events all of which contribute to a feeling of place. Specifically, the plan recommended
the following actions items pertaining to the Jefferson County School District property:
Guiding Principle Action Vitality Work with Jefferson County School District to consider utilizing the large surface parking lot that abuts 38th Avenue for
non-school events such as farmer’s markets, family or youth
bike rodeos, overflow parking or civic functions. Guiding Principle Action Vitality Work with Jefferson County School District to consider long
term re-investment of their underutilized land along 38th
Avenue (vacant land fronting 38th and parking lot) for mixed use development and community functions such as community gardens and corridor parking
Guiding Principle Action
Appeal Create public plazas or gathering places along the corridor at activity nodes for public gatherings Subsequent to the adoption of the 38th Avenue Corridor Plan, the City hired a design firm to
design conceptual streetscape improvements to 38th Avenue. As part of Phase II of that scope of
work, Entelechy, the consultant urban designer, also designed conceptual designs for modifications to the school’s vacant property along 38th, generally referred to as the “Green”. Already used for many City events such as the Criterium and Brewfest, Friday Night Live, RidgeFest, and the Holiday Celebration, in partnership with the School District, the
improvements would be intended to improve its functionality for these and other special events
and for community passive uses. A primary recommendation in the 2019 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (2019 NRS) Update is to reinvest in the City’s primary corridors including 38th Avenue. It suggests the City
complete “funding, final design and construction” of 38th Avenue streetscape improvements.
In August 2018, with Council’s direction from the April 2018 study session, staff engaged with Architerra Group, a local landscape design firm, to develop conceptual designs for the Green. Architerra developed multiple options and those were presented to focus groups of interested
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stakeholders, including various school district representatives, Stevens Elementary parents, Localworks and 38th Avenue businesses. Some of the designs maintained the current footprint of the Green, while others altered that orientation such that it would occupy the entire frontage
along 38th Avenue and relocate the school’s parking and student drop-off area to be a buffer
between 38th Avenue, the Green and the school. This preferred concept design orientation has several advantages:
• Meets the School District’s security/safety goals by providing a parking lot and circulation area that is protected from the street, more convenient to the building entry and will be perceived as being safer by providing a buffer between the elementary school and its outdoor playground and the various activities that occur on the Green.
• Provides a more efficiently designed parking lot, while maintaining the same number of spaces.
• Gives the Green a stronger street presence and visibility, furthering the City’s goal of highlighting 38th Avenue as the City’s “main street.”
• Provides a logical extension of streetscape improvements that were installed as part of the private development immediately to the west – West 38. The City and the School District have an existing agreement that allows for shared use of the
Green, which has been in place for the last several years. The School District continues to be
supportive of this redesign and continued shared use, which as noted above, meets important goals for both the City and District. Staff acknowledges the importance of getting a solid long-term agreement that memorializes both parties intent for this to be a shared use facility between the City and School District. We have similar shared-use and maintenance agreements at several
of our schools. The District also has a recent example of a long-term use agreement with the City
of Arvada, which can serve as a template for a long-term agreement on this property. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff is seeking further direction and consensus from City Council to complete the necessary
final design and construction documents for the Green at 38th.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Architerra summary of design process and public outreach 2. Online survey takeaways
3. Online survey feedback
4. Green at 38th – Concept A 5. Green at 38th – Concept B
Green at 38th
Council Update for Study Session
Green at 38th
Architerra has been working with the City since 2018 in developing concepts for the Green at 38th.
Following is a brief summary of the process to date.
Stakeholder Meeting #1
October, 2018
A meeting was held with a stakeholder group that the City had assembled. The group included
representatives from City of Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County Schools, Stevens Elementary, Localworks, and
local business owners. The purpose of the meeting was to develop a set of goals for the project, and
understand the needs of the various stakeholders. The following items were identified as important elements
and consideration for the project:
• Include a formal performance space
• Desire for a permanent structure for shade and performance support.
• Desire for this space to be a social gathering space
• Need something to draw people to the park when events are not occurring. A water feature is
desirable for this purpose.
• Need to provide shade/cover
• Should be self-contained so that adjacent roads don’t need to be closed for festivals and events
• Create a visual and physical boundary/separate between the school and the public space
• Keep a large open green space
Conceptual Design
2019
Architerra developed 4 conceptual plans that explored various alternatives for separating the park and school.
After discussion, Jefferson County Schools agreed to partner with the City for the project. The City and
Jefferson County Schools selected an alternative that reconfigures the parking for Stevens Elementary to
improve parking lot circulation and provide a continuous buffer between the park and the school. This
layout also provides the park with the entire street frontage along 38th St. between Upham St. and High Ct.
City Council Meeting
October 2019
The concept plan was presented to City Council.
Project on hold for Covid
March – September, 2020
Stakeholder Meeting #2
September, 2020
The City and Architerra held a second meeting with the stakeholders to review the process to date, share the
updated plan, and discuss ideas for further developing the design. The following items were identified as
important considerations in developing the plans:
• Continue to work with Jeffco Schools to further refine the circulation on the site.
• Consider flexible space that allows for food trucks to park and booths to be set up.
• Consider stage infrastructure: power, raised stage, size TBD, lighting, transparency.
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• Ensure visibility into the park from the school.
• Consider restroom and trash/recycling locations for festivals/events.
• Ensure that design materials and aesthetics are appropriate for Wheat Ridge.
• Interactive art could be another way to activate the space if a water feature isn’t feasible.
Design Development
October 2020 – July 2021
Architerra developed 2 concept plans based on the desired parking lot layout and the input provided by the
stakeholders.
Concept A
This is a symmetrical design centered around a civic green. Key features of the plan include
• Civic Green/Event Lawn
• Stage/Outdoor Classroom
• Festival Promenade (walkway with space for food trucks/festival booths)
• 38th Avenue Terrace (plaza space with seating and gas fire pit)
• Sculptural Playground
• Game Grove (game space with ping pong tables, chess tables, seating)
Concept B
This concept has a dynamic design that utilizes the Festival Promenade as an organizing feature. Key
features of this plan include:
• Civic Green/Event Lawn
• Stage/Outdoor Classroom
• Festival Promenade (walkway with space for food trucks/festival booths)
• Upham Street Terrace (a flexible plaza space with an interactive water feature, tables, and shade)
• The Grove (lounge chairs with shade trees overlooking the Civic Green)
Public Meeting
September, 2021
Architerra presented the two concept plans to the public at an in-person public meeting at the Wheat Ridge
Recreation Center. The meeting was attended by approximately 40 people.
Online Outreach
September and October, 2021
The City shared both concept plans along with a video explanation of the project and detailed descriptions of
each concept on What’s Up Wheat Ridge. Residents provided feedback on the plans through the What’s Up
Wheat Ridge website.
Summary of Public Comment
The public feedback demonstrates strong support for the project. The online questionnaire asked for
feedback about which plan was preferred, as well as what aspects of the plans people preferred. Concept B
was slightly preferred, though the responses showed a nearly equal preference for both plans. A summary of
responses is attached.
WHAT RESPONDENTS HAD TO SAY
“I’M SO EXCITED TO SEE THE GREEN BE PUT TO PROPER USE!”“EITHER CONCEPT WOULD BE A BOON TO ALL OF WHEAT RIDGE BUSINESSES IN THE AREA AND WOULD TURBOCHARGE THE REVITALIZATION OF THE 38TH AVENUE CORRIDOR.”
“THERE NEEDS TO BE INCORPORATION OF SUSTAINABILITY”
“AS A LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER WHO HAS SET UP A BOOTH AT MANY RIDGE AT 38 EVENTS, I LOVE THE IDEA OF HAVING A GREAT VENDOR SPACE IN THE DESIGN”
“I PREFER CONCEPT B BECAUSE IT IS SHIELDED FROM 38TH AVE. MORE - YOU GET TO EXPERIENCE A REAL COMMUNITY SPACE THAT FEELS LESS LIKE IT IS ON A BUSY STREET.”
“I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE HOMELESS POPULATION IN THIS AREA AND IT BEING SAFE”
“AS A STEVENS PARENT, I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE THIS!”
“I’M CONCERNED ABOUT MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION FROM VANDALISM.”
“WHILE THERE WILL BE FESTIVALS OCCASIONALLY, THESE PROPOSED FEATURES WILL DRAW DAILY USE BY FAMILIES.”
“I THINK EITHER OPTION WILL BE GREAT FOR THE COMMUNITY!”
“THIS WILL BE A HUGE IMPROVEMENT OVER WHAT IS THERE NOW.”
“THIS PROPOSED RECONFIGURATION OF THE OPEN SPACE BETWEEN UPHAM AND HIGH IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE THE EPICENTER FOR DOWNTOWN WHEAT RIDGE.”
“REALLY LIKE THE COMMUNAL SPACE THAT CONCEPT A BRINGS FOR ALL AGES.”
THE GREEN AT 38TH
ONLINE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FEEDBACK ARCHITERRA GROUP ARCHITERRA GROUP ATTACHMENT 2
WATER FEATURE SHADED AREAS STAGE
ORIENTATION
PLAY STRUCTURE FIRE PIT
Many respondents expressed
interest and excitement for
some type of interactive
water feature. Respondents
mentioned the draw for visitors, especially families with kids
during the warmer months and
the lack of currently existing
interactive water features in
Wheat Ridge. The uniqueness of this type of element and
ability to activate the space
during non-event times was also
a common theme for those in
favor of this element.
There were also concerns
brought up by other respondents. These generally
were related to the seasonality
of a water feature, cost and
maintenance required for
upkeep, potential of unhoused individuals using the water and
concerns related to the amount
of water usage required to
operate the water feature.
Respondents had mixed feelings
on the fire pit element. Those
who were excited about it
said it would be a unique draw
especially during non-event times and would create a
gathering place.
Respondents who were
concerned about the fire pit
shared worries about lack of
use, encouraging unhoused
individuals to camp and increased liability/maintenance
for the city.
Most respondents who
mentioned the play structure
responded with positive
feedback and comments that
focused on the year-round usability, family-friendly nature,
and low cost of ongoing
maintenance.
Concerns about the play area
were mostly limited to a handful
of respondents who felt that
there are already sufficient play options in the area (school
yards) and concerns of noise
from active uses like a play
area.
The desire for shade, whether
natural or otherwise, was
another common theme from
respondents. People in general
responded more positively to the shaded seating options in
Concept B around the Upham
Street Terrace and the Shaded
Grove.
There were concerns as well
that these shaded areas could
create spaces that might be used for illegal camping.
The orientation of the stage
showed up in several comments
with a few people noting the
potential of late day sun to
impact the West facing stage of Concept B. This would primarily
impact the performers on stage
and not the audience.
Some others noted the Civic
Green fronting the stage and
shared thoughts on how best to
accommodate events there. Several respondents also voiced
support for a raised stage like
that in Concept B to provide the
best viewing experience.
The Green at 38th Concept
Survey
SURVEY RESPONSE REPORT
13 February 2020 - 20 October 2021
PROJECT NAME:
The Green at 38th
Attachment 3
SURVEY QUESTIONS
The Green at 38th Concept Survey : Survey Report for 13 February 2020 to 20 October 2021
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Q1 Which concept best provides space for festivals, events, movies, and concerts?
60 (33.9%)
60 (33.9%)
61 (34.5%)
61 (34.5%)
40 (22.6%)
40 (22.6%)
4 (2.3%)
4 (2.3%)12 (6.8%)
12 (6.8%)
Concept A Concept B Both Neither Other Comments (please specify):
Question options
Optional question (177 response(s), 2 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Q2 Which concept best includes uses that will draw visitors to the park outside of scheduled
events?
59 (33.3%)
59 (33.3%)
61 (34.5%)
61 (34.5%)
44 (24.9%)
44 (24.9%)
4 (2.3%)
4 (2.3%)9 (5.1%)
9 (5.1%)
Concept A-38th Ave Terrace (firepit and seating), Sculptural Playground, Game Grove
Concept B – Upham Street Terrace (interactive water feature, shaded seating area), Seating Grove Both Neither
Other Comments (please specify):
Question options
Optional question (177 response(s), 2 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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Q3 What do you like best about Concept A? (check all that apply)
Park Entrances Festival Promenade 38th Ave Terrace Performance/Outdoor Classroom Civic Green
Sculptural Playground Game Grove Nothing Everything Other Comments (please specify)
Question options
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
54
67
61
71 70
80
60
10
23 22
Optional question (177 response(s), 2 skipped)
Question type: Checkbox Question
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Q4 What do you like least about Concept A? (check all that apply)
Park Entrances Festival Promenade 38th Ave Terrace Performance/Outdoor Classroom Civic Green
Sculptural Playground Game Grove Nothing Everything
Question options
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
9 10
19
12
17
40
52
58
5
Optional question (170 response(s), 9 skipped)
Question type: Checkbox Question
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Q5 What do you like best about Concept B? (check all that apply)
Park Entrances Festival Promenade Upham St. Terrace-interactive water feature
Upham St. Terrace-shaded seating area Shady Grove Civic Green Performance Area Nothing
Everything Other Comments (please specify):
Question options
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
44
53
104
91 89
54
63
10
17
14
Optional question (175 response(s), 4 skipped)
Question type: Checkbox Question
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Q6 What do you like least about Concept B? (check all that apply)
Park Entrances Festival Promenade Upham St. Terrace-interactive water feature
Upham St. Terrace-shaded seating area Shady Grove Civic Green Performance Area Nothing
Everything
Question options
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
25
17
38
14
22
14
29
52
9
Optional question (162 response(s), 17 skipped)
Question type: Checkbox Question
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Q7 Which best represents the project vision as stated in the video “Create a flexible and safe
gathering space that can be used for community events, concerts, and festivals while also
providing a physical buffer and separation from the school space.”
57 (32.0%)
57 (32.0%)
59 (33.1%)
59 (33.1%)
50 (28.1%)
50 (28.1%)
3 (1.7%)
3 (1.7%)9 (5.1%)
9 (5.1%)
Concept A Concept B Both Neither Other Comments (please specify)
Question options
Optional question (178 response(s), 1 skipped)
Question type: Radio Button Question
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THE GREEN AT 38TH
Concept A
38th Ave.
STEVENS
ELEMENTARY
REDESIGNED
PARKING LOT
(79 SPACES)GAME GROVE
- PING PONG TABLES
- GAME TABLES
38TH AVENUE TERRACE
- GAS FIREPLACE
- SEATING- CAFE LIGHTS
STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS
SAN-O-LET ENCLOSURE
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ARCHITERRA GROUP
SCULPTURAL
PLAYGROUND
STAGE/OUTDOOR
CLASSROOM
CIVIC GREEN
0' 10' 20' 40'
SCALE: 1" = 20'NORTH
ATTACHMENT 4
REDESIGNED
PARKING LOT
(79 SPACES)
FESTIVAL PROMENADE
- SEATING
- FESTIVAL SPACE
(FOOD TRUCKS, TENTS, ETC.)
- TREES
- LIGHTING
STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS,
THE GREEN AT 38TH
Concept B
ARCHITERRA GROUP
38th Ave.
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STEVENS
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CIVIC
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STAGE/OUTDOOR
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ENTRY FEATURE
MECHANICAL
BUILDING FOR WATER
FEATURE AND
SAN-O-LET ENCLOSURE
UPHAM STREET TERRACE
- FLEXIBLE PLAZA SPACE- CRUSHER FINES WITH SHADE TREES
- MOVEABLE TABLES AND CHAIRS
- INTERACTIVE WATER FEATURE
THE GROVE
- CRUSHER FINES SURFACE
- SHADE TREES
- LOUNGE CHAIRS
- SEAT STEPS
SHADE STRUCTURE
0' 10' 20' 40'
SCALE: 1" = 20'NORTH
ATTACHMENT 5