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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
March 20, 2014
A dinner training mee inoonference ing at 6 p.m.
City Attorney
Notice is hereby given of a Public Meeting to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Planning
Commission on March 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal
Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City
of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer at 303 -235 -2826 at least one week in
advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance.
1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA (Items of new and old business may be
recommended for placement on the agenda.)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — February 20, 2014
6. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not
appearing on the agenda. Public comments may be limited to 3 minutes.)
7. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Case No. ZOA- 14 -02 Amendment to Public Noticing Requirements in Section 26 -109
of the Municipal Code.
8. OTHER ITEMS
A. Resolution 02 -2014 Second Amendment to the I- 70 /Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal
Plan.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair C
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Commission Members Present:
Commission Members Absent:
Planner
g Secretary
�CKNAM and seconded by Commissioner
the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
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S — February 6, 2014
,ssioner TIMMS and seconded by Commissioner
the minutes of February 6, 2014, as written. Motion carried
PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing
on the agenda.)
No one wished to speak at this time.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
I pm. in the City Council
ae, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 20, 2014
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
A. Case Nei. ,WZ-14-01 - An application filed by Mario Lombardi for approval of a zone
change from Restricted Commercial (RC) to Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-N) for
property located at 6405 — 6409 W. 44"' Ave.
This case was presented by Meredith Reckert. She entered all pertinent documents into
the record and advised the Commission there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She
reviewed the staff report and digital presentation. Staff recommends approval of the zone
change.
Commissioner TIMMS asked how Neighborhood Com
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Restricted Commercial (RC) and Commercial-One (C ]
replied that NC is the least intensive commercial
seiwice uses. RC allows all office, service an
draw which allows the same uses in RC and
stores, shopping centers and auto repair
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,rcial (NC) differs fix
ne districts. Ms. Reckert
which allows office and small
tail. (C 1) is more of a regional
it tensives uses such as liquor
>f tl one districts allow new
residential development. She stated re!*'dda `f I "pty would not help the
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city financially on a sales tax level but` ""Wi,"',ould provide new hou's' I *ch the City
needs.
There was some discussion
Avenue.
rezoned to Mss d Use on 44"'
Commissioner TIMMS stated they seems to be sorne digcivqpancy on the intended use
between the staff report. applicant's narrative artd minutes ft in the neighborhood
meeting. The if Y repd'�rfstatcs there are qpportuni I es, 'for the corridor to go commercial,
the applicant ;tter states "With the e bbtfiercial aspect of 44"' Avenue slowly
evaporating, it i S impo rtant or business owners to adapt," The neighborhood n
minutes state the app)icant is inte re ted in exploring the option to convert the property to
residential. Ms. Recke4stated the pplic;intp address this.
Commissioner TIMMS asked:" if the properties were originally built as residential or
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commercial. Ms. Reckert stated -the property on east was probably a residential property.
One of them might have had a unif on the rear. When the city incorporated, zoning was
inherited from Jefferson County.
Commissioner POPP inquired about the commercial component of the current use and
limited range of neighborhoods serving commercial and retail uses.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 —
February 20, 2014
Commissioner BUCKNAM inquired about the use of the parcel to the east and asked if it
is being used as a non-conforming use. Ms. Reckert stated she believed it is being used
as a residence but the zoning is commercial,
Vice Chair OHM asked about the zoning for the new park. Ms. Reckert stated it is C- I in
the front two-thirds and Residential Three (R-3) in the rear. Parks are allowed in all zone
districts.
Mario Lombardi
4571 Grove St.
Mr. Lombardi stated he had no concrete plans for th
the zoning would be a good addition based on the
Commissioner TIMMS asked Mr. Lombardia hi lid
long he has owned it and the tenant history. Mr. Lombai
since October 2008. He used the eastern property as a C
years and at this point it is an antique shop. The western
store for 3 years.
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crty in the future but thought
v enue zoning which is similar.
with the property, bow
led lie owned the property
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phone store for a few
been an antique
Commissioner TIMMS ask iif pre is a greater chace for residential coi iversion in the
future. Mr. Lombardi stated h ,Iiked1hc option for both residential and commercial with
the mixed use zoning. He stated he hid plans to sell the property and he understands
that a site plan would be required't conversjo to residential.
No one wished Jo speak under the
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seconded bv Commissioner
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VA No. WZ-14-01, a request for apprval
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i*I to Mixed Use Neighborhood for
nue, for the following reasons:
1. q proposed z'6' hang+ 491,vonsistent with En vision Wheat Ridge.
2. The re changing in the immediate area including development in
the Tow esi e construction of the Kendall Street Park.
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3. Increasi e pote I land use options will be a benefit for the ei" and may
serve as a cat r similar requests in the area.
4. The evaluatial,ria sup port the zone change request.
Ms. Reckert stated the case will be heard by City Council and the recommendation from
Planning Commission will be forwarded.
Planning Commission Minutes
February 20, 2014
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A. Ms. Reckert stated a study session will be scheduled with Planning Commission when
a new commissioner is appointed to District IV as Commissioner GUILDNER's
appointment will expire in early March.
9. AD30URNMENT
it was TWOWT
TIMMS to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Scott Ohm, Vice Chair Kim W
Planning Commission Minutes
February 20, 2014
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City of
��Wh6atR* PLANNING COMMISSION
CommutoTy DEVELOPM ic ENT LEGISLATIVE ITEM STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2014
TITLE-. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-109 OF CnAPTER
26 OF TnEwnEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS CONCERNING
PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
0 PUBLIC HEARING El CODE CHANGE ORDINANCE
Notice for this public hearing was provided as required by the Code of Laws.
BACKGROUND:
In March of 2013, the City of adopted a Sustainability Poliev and Plan. The plan was created by
a multi-department committee of employees and has the following mission statement: "The City
of Wheat Ridge strives to manage all of its resources in a responsible manner with a focus on the
long-term environmental, economic and social well-being of the City and staff."
The plan identifies goals and strategies for sustainable practice not only for the community as a
whole, but also related to municipal operations. Three categories organize municipal goals:
waste reduction and recycling, natural resource conservation and management, and energy and
transportation.
Within the Community Development Department there is an opportunity to further the City's
goals related to sustainability while saving money and increasing efficiency. At an
administrative level, staff has recently implemented an electronic referral system to reduce paper
ZOO -14 -0? / Public Notice
waste associated with the land use case referral process. The purpose of this memo is to outline
an additional strategy that will support sustainability goals but requires a code amendment to
section 26-109 of the municipal code.
Letter Notice
Section 26-109 of the zoning code establishes the public hearing notice procedure. These
provisions require that a letter be sent to each property owner within 300 feet of a subject
property. The code specifically requires letters to be sent via LISPS certified mail. This set
allows a sender to know when an item is delivered or attempted, but delivery requires the
signature of a recipient.
Each certified letter now costs the City $3.78. In addition to cost considerations, certified
mailings are no longer an efficient method of notice. The post office attempts to deliver each
certified letter three times, and if an adult recipient is not available to si for it the mailing is
returned to the post office and must be picked up there. Many letters are not retrieved by the
intended recipient and are ultimately returned to the City. This results in a waste of money and a
failure to notify property owners.
For the purpose of understanding these impacts, staff offers the following example: In the fall of
2013, City Council held a public hearing to decide upon a subdivision plat for the Incarnation
project at W. 39"' Place and Fenton Court. The required letter notice included 96 addresses at a
cost of $341.76." Of the 96 letters sent, 26 were eventually returned to the City—the equivalent
of $92.56, If the mailing had been sent as first class mail, it would have cost (at that time)
$43.20 resulting in a cost savings of nearly $298.56.
If the City sent public hearing notices by first class mail, savings could be in the thousands of
dollars. In addition, the likelihood of delivery is increased because a recipient signature would
no longer be required. Staff is requesting to remove the certified mailing requirement front the
code and specify that first class mail is acceptable for letter notice.
Published and fosted Notice
In addition to mailing letters, public hearings are announced through publications and sign
postings. The proposed code amendment will include cleanup of two items in the code which are
unclear and inconsistent with current practice.
Note that at the time of this mailing, certified letters each cost $3.56,
, postage costs have since increased to $3,78.
ZOA- 14-02 / Public Notice
Regarding posted notice, applicants are provided a sign that is displayed on the property for
fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing. The code includes an inconsistency in which it
mentions a I0 -clay and 15-day posting period. Staff is recommending this error be corrected, so
the code consistently refers to a 15-day posting period.
"I move to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance amending section 26-109 of chapter
26 of the Wheat Ridge code of laws, concerning public noticing requirements."
Exhibits:
I , Proposed Ordinance
OA -l4 -02 / Public Notice
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE COLORADO
INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
COUNCIL BILL NO.
ORDINANCE NO.
Series 2014
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-109 OF CHAPTER 26
OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CODE OF LAWS, CONCERNING PUBLIC
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS (CASE NO. ZOA-14-02)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
*F WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO:
Section 1. Subsection 26-109.B of the Code, concerning published notice, is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 3. Subsection 26-109.D • the Code, concerning letter notice, is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 5. Severability. Conflicting Ordinances Regealled. If any section,
subsection or clause of this Ordinance shall be deemed to be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, the validity of the remaining sections, subsections and clauses
shall not be affected thereby. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section • Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after final publication, as provided by Section 5. 11 of the Charter.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of to
on this 14th day of April, 2014, ordered published with Public Hearing and co; — sideration
on final pass .t- set for Monday, April 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm., in the Council Chambers,
7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
READ, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final reading by
a vote of — to this day of --, ------
SIGNED by the Mayor on this _ day of 2014.
Janelle Shaver, City Clerk
First Publication:
Second Publication:
Wheat Ridge Transcript
Effective Date:
RENEWAL
*[ WHEAT RIDGE
Progress Through Partnership
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Steve Art, Urban Renewal Manager
RE: Review and adoption of Resolution No.02 -2014 relating to the Second Amendment to the I-
70/Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal Plan
DATE: March 20, 2013
ITEM:
Review of the Second Amendment to the I -70 /Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan I -70 /Kipling Corridors
Urban Renewal Plan (Second Modification) and adoption of a resolution stating the Second Modifications
general adherence to the City's Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridges as it relates to the development of a
site at the southwest corner of 38` Avenue and Kipling Street.
This Second Modification adds a parcel at 3795 38t Avenue to the subject area. This parcel was omitted in the
first modification because at that time the property was not under contract by the developer.
PRIOR ACTION•
The I -70 /Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan was adopted by City Council in May, 2009. On December 19,
2013 the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 04 -2013 confirming a first modification adhered to the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority dba Renewal Wheat Ridge (RWR) is considering providing Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) for a project at the southwest corner of 38` Avenue and Kipling Street. The site
currently is occupied by a thrift store, Starbucks, restaurant and bar, hair salons, flower shop and a few other
small businesses. The developer desires to demolish all the structures on the property and proposes to construct
new retail space along Kipling Street and a long -term care medical facility on the northwestern portion of the
parcel along 38` Avenue. The developer estimates they will invest approximately $12 -$14 million into this
project which has the potential to create well over 150 new jobs in Wheat Ridge.
Because this is the initial implementation of TIF in the plan area and, City and RWR legal counsels have
determined the enactment of TIF is considered a substantial modification of the I -70 /Kipling Corridor Urban
Renewal Plan.
Previously the commission reviewed the first modification which included all the parcels except the parcel that
currently contains the Starbucks Coffee and Cost Cutters Hair Salon. This parcel was not included because at the
time of the report, the developer did not have the parcel under contract and therefore did not provide the parcel
description for inclusion in the first modification.
This Second Amendment and substantial modification requires that the planning commission review the Second
Amendment to assure it generally conforms to the City's Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridge. Colorado
Redevelopment Statute C.R.S. § 31 -25- 107(2) states that the planning commission shall submit its written
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recommendations with respect to the proposed urban renewal plan to the governing body within thirty days after
receipt of the plan for review. Upon receipt of the recommendations of the planning commission or, if no
recommendations are received within said thirty days, without such recommendations, the governing body may
proceed with the hearing on the proposed urban renewal plan.
CONFORMANCE TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan Envision Wheat Ridge was adopted in October 2009 and contains many
elements this project will bring to the site, some of which are detailed below. The Planning Commission
is asked to review this memo and make a determination that this project complies to the Comprehensive
Plan.
(Excerpts Taken Verbatim — Elements bold and in red will be advanced by the subject project.)
Building on Previous Planning Efforts (Chapter 1 - Pages 2 and 3)
Wheat Ridge has a solid record of community participation and planning for the future. The Envision Wheat
Ridge Plan builds on these previous planning efforts.
The Plan update included review of these previous efforts and documents. Many of the goals, policies, and ideas
for the future in the previous planning efforts are still relevant, and are carried forth in this plan. Some examples
of overarching themes in this plan that are carried forth from previous planning efforts include:
• Commit to quality development and redevelopment (from the 2000 Comprehensive Plan);
• Preserve and enhance Wheat Ridge's Neighborhoods (2000 Comprehensive Plan);
• Continue to provide quality community services, parks, and open spaces (2000 Comprehensive Plan);
• Encourage alternative transportation opportunities and intergovernmental cooperation on regional issues
(2000 Comprehensive Plan);
• Focus on increasing housing options to attract a range of household types (Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy);
• Prioritize the redevelopment of key commercial areas (Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy);
• Enhance community character and gateways (Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy);
• Promote transit - supportive development (Northwest Subarea Plan); and
• Develop a Town Center (Wadsworth Subarea Plan);
• Increase property maintenance and stability (Fruitdale Subarea Plan).
While this Plan embodies many of the ideas, goals, and policies established in previous plans, there are some
noteworthy new directions and slight changes in course presented in this plan. These new directions resulted
from community feedback, reaction to current trends and conditions, and policy direction from elected and
appointed officials. These new directions include:
• Emphasis on sustainability (see Chapters 2 and 9);
• Strategic, not parcel - specific future land use plan (Structure Plan) (see Chapter 3);
• Relationship between land use and economics, including the market realities of redevelopment (see
Chapter 4); and
■ Focus on transportation network connections and increasing multi -modal options (see Chapter 7).
Key Values (Chapter 2 - Page 11)
The following six broad Key Values are the primary principles behind the Community Vision. They describe the
community's aspirations and organize the more specific policies into the chapters of this Comprehensive Plan.
■ Create a Resilient Local Economy Based on a Balanced Mix of Land Uses
• Promote Vibrant Neighborhoods and an Array of Housing Options
• Enhance Community Character and Accentuate Quality Design
• Increase Transportation Connections and Options
• Provide Quality Community Amenities, Services and Resources
• Ensure a Sustainable Future
Activity Centers (Chapter 3 - Page 30)
Neighborhood Commercial Center (location) — Centers are located based on current commercial activities:
44` Avenue and Parfet, 44` Avenue and Garrison, 44` Avenue and Pierce, 26` Avenue and Kipling; (Future
Character and Uses) Neighborhood Commercial Centers will feature small clusters of businesses and mixed -uses
to serve neighborhood needs (at residential, neighborhood scale), offer unique niche business opportunities, and
add a "sense of place" and within distinct neighborhoods. The City will prioritize pedestrian accessibility within
these condensed commercial nodes that are generally along Neighborhood Commercial Corridors and
neighborhood collector roadways. Other centers may occur in the community over time, particularly along other
neighborhood collector roadways and within Neighborhood Revitalization and Neighborhood Areas.
Relationship to the Community Vision and Structure Plan (Chapter 4 — Pages 36 - 40)
Promoting new and expanding employment areas will help provide local jobs and re- circulate dollars in the local
economy. Emphasis on retention and reinvestment in commercial areas will ensure that residents have
convenient local locations to shop, in addition to generating retail sales tax to maintain City services.
Goal ELU 1: Make Wheat Ridge a "community of choice" in which to live, work, shop, and recreate.
Goal ELU2: Attract quality retail development and actively retain existing retailers to locate in Wheat
Ridge.
Goal ELU3: Retain and diversify local employment.
Goal ELU4: Increase the diversity of land uses.
Goal ELU5: Revitalize key redevelopment areas.
Goal ELU6: Establish community activity centers and a Town Center.
Goal ELU2 — Actively retain existing retailers and attract quality retail development. Wheat Ridge will
proactively work with existing quality retailers to remain and thrive in Wheat Ridge, and encourage new
businesses, particularly those that provide healthy and high quality products and services to locate in
Wheat Ridge. In addition, the City will plan for future regional retail, community commercial, and
neighborhood commercial centers and promote opportunities for niche and specialty businesses and districts.
ELU 2.2 — Promote Specialty Retail Businesses
The City, in partnership economic development partners, and the development and business communities,
will work to establish and grow unique small businesses and niche business districts in areas identified as
activity centers and along key corridors.
Strategies:
A. Monitor retail leakage to other adjacent communities in order to identify opportunities to add
specialty retailers;
B. Work with small business organizations and others to help grow and expand local small businesses;
C. Provide business start-up incentive programs and tools;
D. Market niche business districts and activity centers to attract new specialty businesses; and
E. Work with local brokers and developers to identify and attract regional niche retailers for a
potential location in Wheat Ridge.
ELU 2.3 — Rehabilitate Underutilized Retail Spaces
Coordination and partnership between the City, economic development partners, and the development
community improve the appearance and function of outdated and inefficient retail spaces will re-
energize the community's primary corridors and key activity centers.
A. Guide rehabilitation by establishing vision and desired character for corridors and centers;
B. Encourage land assemblage and denser nodes of development within activity centers;
C. Partner with area economic development organizations; and
D. Continue to work with local property owners on identifying opportunities for fagade and landscaping
improvements and upgrades; and
E. Identify community needs and opportunities to capture retail leakage.
(Pages 42 — 44)
Goal ELU4 — Increase the diversity of land uses.
Wheat Ridge will work to ensure that the limited future development and redevelopment areas provide
increased opportunities for employment, retail, and commercial services, along with new housing
options, to achieve a sustainable and balanced mix of land uses for the community.
Policies:
ELU 4.1— Efficient Use of Limited Land
Because of the limited amount of land available for new development, the City will require efficient use
of newly developing and redeveloping areas by promoting higher - intensity development. Priority areas
for new development include the Crossing at Clear Creek site west of I -70 and the future T.O.D. area north of
I -70 near Ward Road.
Strategies:
A. Emphasize mixed -use development in developing and redeveloping areas;
B. Develop a new mixed -use zoning district and associated land use regulations;
C. Prioritize areas for future subarea and corridor plans and potential overlay districts to identify
opportunities for property assemblage and efficient use of land;
D. Promote shared parking or enact maximum parking standards for certain uses or near the future
transit station; and
E. Seek to remove height and density limitations from the City Charter in targeted development and
redevelopment locations and examine /rezone those areas as necessary to achieve goals.
Goal ELUS — Revitalize key redevelopment areas.
Wheat Ridge will target areas with immediate redevelopment needs with efforts that support and
promote investment and quality design. Emphasize high quality development that projects a positive
image for the community and enhances the surrounding context.
Policies:
ELU 5.1 — Infill and Redevelopment
Many properties along Wheat Ridge's primary corridors and in activity centers are dated and
underutilized. The City will work with partners and private developers to promote infill and
redevelopment in key areas shown on the Structure Plan.
Strategies:
A. Provide financing tools and incentives (such as Tax Increment Financing in Urban Renewal
Areas and Enterprise Zone tax credits) to jump -start redevelopment in underutilized areas;
B. Identify areas with potential for property assemblage (through future subarea and corridor
plans) and provide assistance with assemblage;
C. Actively pursue grants and technical assistance in determining the existence of brownfields at key
redevelopment locations;
D. Coordinate with all interested parties (property owners, adjacent property owners, and City) to plan and
define the vision for future development on infill sites;
E. Identify areas for future overlay districts; and
F. Enter public - private partnerships (between City government, developers, financial institutions,
nonprofit organizations, and neighborhood organizations) to increase cooperation and
development success.
ELU 5.2 - High Quality Redevelopment
The City will require high quality urban design for all future infill and redevelopment, in order to
ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods, and to improve the overall appearance of the
community's primary corridors and activity centers.
Strategies:
A. Assist with property assemblage to promote well- coordinated, complete areas for redevelopment
(not piecemeal properties);
B. Develop a new mixed -use zoning district to assure high - quality mixed -use development; and
C. Identify areas for future subarea and corridor plans, and potential thematic -based overlay districts (to
establish guidelines and standards to address suitable design and scale, variety and visual interest, and
appropriate materials specific to each subarea or corridor).
Relationship to the Community Vision and Structure Plan (Chapter 6 — Pages 60, 62, 63)
The community character and design goals and policies contained in this chapter aim to establish community
identity to make Wheat Ridge a desirable place to reside and visit. They also aim to ensure that new
development and redevelopment features high quality urban design and complements nearby uses. The
City of Wheat Ridge is expected to lead the community in such design efforts, to set the tone for future private
investment.
Goal CC 1: Create recognizable gateways and Corridors.
Goal CC2: The City of Wheat Ridge will lead the community in quality design.
Goal CC3: Ensure quality design for development and redevelopment.
Goal CC2 — The City of Wheat Ridge will lead the community in quality design.
The City of Wheat Ridge will lead by example by committing to quality, energy efficient buildings and facilities.
Policies:
CC 2.1 — Public Facility Design
When updating existing facilities or constructing new public facilities or spaces, the City Wheat Ridge
will meet or exceed established design and character requirements to set the tone for future private
development efforts.
Goal CC3 — Ensure quality design for development and redevelopment.
Wheat Ridge will promote a high standard of design for development and redevelopment projects, and
ensure that infill development is of high quality and meets the intent of the Structure Plan.
Policies:
CC 3.1 — High Quality Development
The City will require new development and redevelopment to exemplify high quality urban design to
enhance Wheat Ridge's character.
Relationship to the Community Vision and Structure Plan (Chapter 7 — Pages 67, 79 - 83)
The transportation goals and policies contained in this chapter aim to increase mobility and convenience for
Wheat Ridge residents, and to increase efficiency and function of the local and regional transportation system.
As shown on the Structure Plan, primary corridors are key areas of emphasis in the community. Not only are the
future land uses important along these corridors, but so are the transportation options provided. Improved
pedestrian and bicycle connections from neighborhoods (shown as "neighborhood portals" on the
Structure Plan) to the primary corridors and activity centers will reduce dependence on personal
automobiles for short trips and will enable residents of all ages to safely access community services.
Goal T 1: Provide an integrated transportation system to address all modes of travel and future funding
priorities.
Goal T 2: Increase intergovernmental cooperation on regional transportation issues.
Goal T 3: Increase transportation efficiency and options.
Goal T 4: Improve coordination between transportation improvements and future land use decisions.
Goal T 1 — Provide an integrated transportation system to address all modes of travel and future funding
priorities.
Wheat Ridge will accommodate all modes of travel including motorists, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit riders.
T 1.3 — Complete Streets
The City will coordinate with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to establish roadway design
criteria that ensure safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users (also commonly referred to as
"complete streets ").
Strategies:
A. Develop new road cross sections for principal corridors that meet the needs of all modes of transportation;
B. Review and revise development regulations to require new development to construct or enhance
segments of pedestrian and bicycle systems; and
C. Establish and require level of service standards for all travel modes.
D. Complete the Implementation Plan (Phase 2) of the Bike and Pedestrian Route Master Plan.
Goal T 3 — Increase transportation efficiency and options.
Wheat Ridge will expand and enhance transportation efficiency and options, including vehicular traffic, bus and
rail transit, bicycling, and walking. Wheat Ridge will coordinate with regional transportation agencies to reduce
barriers that impede traffic flow and promote safety.
3.4 — Priority Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
The City, in conjunction with private developers, will work to prioritize and improve necessary pedestrian and
bicycle facilities shown on the Transportation Structure Plan and Bicycle and Pedestrian Route Master Plan.
Goal T 4 - Improve coordination between transportation improvements and future land use decisions.
Wheat Ridge will promote the development of transit - supportive growth patterns in major transit corridors.
Throughout the city, Wheat Ridge will focus on establishing a desired image and function of the
community's principal roadway corridors in relation to the future land uses.
Policies:
T 4.1 — Land Use and Transportation Relationship
The City will stress the connected relationship between future land use and transportation, and will decrease
dependence on the personal automobile with coordinated land use and transportation planning.
Strategies:
A. Improve pedestrian and bicycle connections between neighborhoods and activity centers and
corridors to reduce reliance on the automobile for short trips;
B. Study planned future right -of -way widths and their impact on adjacent properties (especially Wadsworth
and Kipling) and develop alternative cross - sections to accommodate preferred land use patterns and
multiple travel modes; and
C. Coordinate and communicate preferred future land use and roadway vision to regional entities (CDOT,
DRCOG, and other regional transportation organizations).
Relationship to the Community Vision and Structure Plan (Chapter 9 — Pages 95 — 96, )
The places shown on Structure Plan layer together to create the type of city described by the community vision.
(Incomplete sentence in planning document.) In a similar fashion, the goals and policies contained in this section
link together the goals and policies in the previous chapters, to relate land use decisions and patterns to social,
environmental, and economic costs and benefits. With continued focus on providing balance between the key
values, and stressing the importance of both the existing and future places shown on the Structure Plan
the City will achieve its mission to create a sustainable and successful future that respects the needs of its
people, natural environment, and prosperity.
Goal SF 1: Establish and maintain a resilient and sustainable tax base.
Goal SF 2: Protect and preserve natural assets.
Goal SF 3: Reduce resource consumption and increase conservation.
Goal SF 4: Create a healthy and active community.
Goal SF 1 — Establish and maintain a resilient and sustainable tax base.
Wheat Ridge will establish and maintain a resilient tax base that will be able to fund community services.
The City will base future economic development strategies and land use decisions on community service
expectations and fiscal realities.
Policies:
SFI.I — Coordinated Planning
The City will coordinate with economic development partners, private developers, and other groups to
coordinate land use and fiscal planning.
SF 1.2 — Diverse Revenue Base
The City will work with economic development partners to diversify and broaden the City's revenue base.
Strategies:
A. Facilitate the development of local and regional retail and employment that provides a net positive
fiscal impact;
B. Develop programs to encourage local shopping and dining.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff supports the project and recommends the Planning Commission concur it does adhere to the City's
Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridge for the reasons listed above and adopts the attached resolution.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
"I move to adopt Resolution 02 -2014, finding the First Amendment to the I -70 /Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal
Plan for the southwest corner of 38` Avenue and Kipling Street is in conformance with the Wheat Ridge
Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridge."
Or,
"I move to deny Resolution 02 -2014, finding the First Amendment to the I -70 /Kipling Corridors Urban Renewal
Plan for the southwest corner of 38` Avenue and Kipling Street is not in conformance with the Wheat Ridge
Comprehensive Plan, Envision Wheat Ridge for the following reasons."
Attachments:
1. Second Amendment to the I -70 /Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan
2. Resolution No. 02 -2014
ATTACHMENT I
FIAST AMENDMENT TO THE
1-70/KIPLING CORRIDOR URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Section 8 of the 1-70/Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan ("Plan") is hereby amended to read as
follows:
8.0 Project Financing
8.1 Public Investment Objective
8.3.1 Tax Increment Financing
The Plan contemplates that a primary method of financing prqjects within the Area will
be through the use of property tax and City Sales Tax increments. The Authority shall
be authorized to pledge all or any portion of such property tax and City Sales Tax
increment revenues for financing public infrastructure that benefits the Area pursuant to
one or more Cooperation Agreements.
any applicable Cooperation Agreement.
8.4 Other Financing Mechanisms / Structures
The Plan is designed to provide for the use of tax increment financing as one tool to facilitate
investment and reinvestment within the Area. However, in addition to tax increment financing,
the Authority shall be authorized to finance implementation of the Plan by any method
authorized by the Act. The Authority is committed to making a variety of strategies and
mechanisms available which are financial, physical, market and organizational in nature. It is
the intent of this Plan to use the tools either independently or in various combinations. Give"
the obstacles associated with development, the Authority recognizes that it is imperative that
solutions and resources be put in place which are comprehensive, flexible and creative.
8.5 Utilization of Properq and Sales TIF
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ATTACHMENT 2
WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 04
Series of 2013
TITLE: A RESOLUTION FINDING A FIRST AMENNIDENT TO THE I-
70/KtPLING CORRIDOR URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR A
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 3
AVENUE AND KIPLING STREET IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
WHEAT RIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority is authorized under C.R.S. 31-25-105 (1)(i) of
the Urban Renewal Law to prepare a plan for redevelopment for certain areas of the City of Wheat Ridge,
Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge City Council. upon recommendation of the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal
Authority, did in May 2009 make a finding of the presence of blight in the area included in the 1-70/Kipling
Corridor Urban Renewal Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Urban Renewal Authority held a public meeting for the purpose of
receiving comment on the site plan; and
WHEREAS, under C.R.S. 31-25-107(2), the redevelopment plan is to be forwarded to the Planning
Commission to deten its conformity with the comprehensive plan for the City.
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Section 1. The proposed First Amendment to the I-70/Kipling Corridor Urban Renewal Plan is in
conformance with the Wheat Ridge Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. This Resolution No. 04-2013 shall be transmitted to the Wheat Ridge City Council pursuant to
the requirements of C.R.S. 31-25-107(2).
DONE AND RESOLVED THIS 19` da of December 2013.
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Section 8 of the 1-70/Ki Alin g Corridors Urban Renewal Plan ("Plan") is hereby amended
to read as follows:
8.0 Project Financing
The Authority may finance undertakings pursuant to this Plan by any method
authorized under the Act or any other applicable law, including without
limitation: issuance of notes, bonds and other obligations in an amount sufficient
to finance all or part of this Plan; borrowing of funds and creation of
indebtedness; advancement of reimbursement agreements; and / or utilization of
the following: federal or state loans or grants; interest income; annual
Debt may include bonds, refunding bonds, notes, interim certificates or
receipts, temporary bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or any other obligation
lawfully created.
8.3 Project Revenues
The Plan contemplates that a primary method of financing projects
within the Area will be through the use of property tax and City Sales
Tax increments. The Authority shall be authorized to pledge all or any
portion of such property tax and City Sales Tax increment revenues for
financing public infrastructure that benefits the Area pursuant to one or
more Cooperation Agreements.
8.3,2 Distribution of Tax Revenues
As specified in any amendment to this Plan which creates a new Tax
Increment Area as set forth herein, property taxes and/or City Taxes
levied after the effective date of the approval of such amendment shall
be divided for a period commencing on the date of City Council
approval of such amendment and continuingtbr a period not-to-exceed
twenty-five years in accordance with Section 31-25-107(9) of the Act
and the terms of any applicable Cooperation Agreement.
8.4 Other Financing Mechanisms / Structures
The Plan is designed to provide for the use of tax increment financing as one tool
to facilitate investment and reinvestment within the Area. However, in addition
combinations. Given the obstacles associated with development, the Authority
recognizes that it is imperative that solutions and resources be put in place
which are comprehensive, flexible and creative.
Consistent with the foregoing provisions of this Section 8.0 regarding TIF, there
is hereby adopted the utilization of property and sales tax increment for the
properties described in the attached Appendix A. The properties and projects,
for which a tax increment shall be utilized, along with a legal description for the
properties, the date upon which the utilization of the tax increment shall take
effect, and the terms of the tax increment applicable to each property, shall be as
set forth in Appendix A.
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b. Council Resolution: No. --, Series 2014 ( 2014)
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