HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-26 Study Session Agenda PacketSTUDY SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
Monday, June 15, 2026
6:30 p.m.
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Public Comment on Agenda Items
1. 38th Avenue Refresh
2. Events Venue Businesses
3. Staff Report(s)
4. Elected Officials’ Report(s)
Item No. 1
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager
FROM: Lauren Mikulak, Community Development Director
Kent Kisselman, Public Works Director
DATE: June 15, 2026
SUBJECT: 38th Avenue Main Street Refresh
ISSUE:
The 38th Avenue Corridor, between Wadsworth and Sheridan Boulevards, has long been
recognized as a priority redevelopment area in Wheat Ridge. In 2011, the 38th Avenue
Corridor Plan confirmed the area east of Wadsworth as a redevelopment priority and set
forth a vision to transform the corridor into the community’s main street. In November
2023, Wheat Ridge voters approved the 2J sales tax extension, which focuses on funding critical public infrastructure projects including a “refresh” of 38th Avenue to
achieve connectivity, safety, and placemaking goals.
Before engaging 38th Avenue property owners and the general public, staff is seeking
input and direction from the Mayor and City Council on the preliminary conceptual design prepared by RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture.
PRIOR ACTION:
• City Council approved a contract with RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture on
January 26, 2026.
• On August 19, 2024, staff presented the 38th Avenue Refresh proposal to City
Council. Council direction was to proceed with a scope of work focusing on traffic
analysis, preliminary design and a public information plan while retaining flexibility around bike lanes and parking based on community connectivity and business
access.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Final design will impact future construction costs. The 2J bond funds include $10M for
this project.
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BACKGROUND:
Corridor History
West 38th Avenue has long been envisioned as Wheat Ridge’s “Main Street,” a pedestrian-oriented corridor that serves as a community destination. The concept was
first established in the 2005 Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy and reinforced in the
2009 Comprehensive Plan.
The 38th Avenue Corridor Plan, adopted in 2011, recommended reducing the street
from four lanes to three and included extensive public engagement and traffic analysis. Following the plan, the City implemented a restriping project in 2012, adding on-street
parking, bike lanes, temporary amenity zones, and planters. Metrics showed positive
changes for safety, traffic flow, and economic development.
Over the next several years, multiple design efforts sought to create a permanent
streetscape. Entelechy led a public process in 2013 and 2014, culminating in a preferred conceptual design, but a ballot measure to modify street width failed in November
2014. Subsequent efforts by Britina Design Group in 2015 and 2016 and by City staff in
2016 sought consensus on a retrofit design, including amenity zones, curb cut
consolidation, and street furnishings. These efforts were ultimately shelved due to cost
concerns and potential impacts on other ballot measures.
From 2017 onward, focus shifted to incremental improvements and targeted projects.
Private redevelopment projects, like West End 38, enhanced smaller segments of the
corridor, while the 2025 grand opening of The Green at 38th created a new public
gathering space.
In 2023, voters approved the 2J Bond which included funding for a “38th Avenue Main Street Refresh” among other projects. The Refresh scope was presented to City Council
in August 2024, and the 2025 City Plan and the 2025 Prosperity Plan reinforce the
importance of the project. Completing 38th Avenue improvements was one of the City
Plan’s four planning priorities with the Refresh study and construction included among
near-term implementation items. The City Plan also introduced the idea of Going Places and Staying Places tools which will be used to inform the Refresh design. A key theme
in the Prosperity Plan is that community stakeholders have a strong
desire for additional local, retail opportunities, and they would generally like to see more
walkable, vibrant corridors, and new investment and activity along corridors like
38th Avenue.
38th Avenue Refresh Scope
The purpose of this project is not to reconstruct the roadway or apply a one-size-fits all
back-of-curb design but to provide customized improvements to accommodate a
variety of uses. Given the existing conditions, the Refresh will address the unique needs
of each segment along 38th Avenue:
• From Wadsworth Boulevard and Pierce Street, placemaking is the primary focus.
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This section is envisioned as a destination where people stop and spend time
and Staying Places tools should be prioritized. RVi’s plans call this area the
“Western Gateway & Main Street Core.”
• From Pierce Street to Harlan Street, mobility is the priority, ensuring efficient traffic flow, connectivity, and safe multimodal travel. In this area, placemaking
elements such as cohesive signage, lighting, and street furniture are intended to
complement mobility. RVi’s plans call this area the “Main Street Transition.”
• From Harlan Street to Sheridan Boulevard, most sidewalk and amenity zone
improvements are already in place as a result of a corridor improvement program in the early 2000’s. The focus in this section is on enhancing cohesion with the
western portion of the corridor, updating outdated monument signage, removing
the nonworking clocks (potentially replacing with art) and advancing multimodal
mobility where feasible. This segment is not the focus of the June 15 study
session because the potential improvements are limited and do not have distinct alternatives for consideration.
DISCUSSION:
The West 38th Avenue Refresh Concepts present two conceptual alternatives for
improving the corridor within both the Western Gateway & Main Street Core (Wadsworth Boulevard and Pierce Street) and the Main Street Transition areas (Pierce Street to
Harlan Street). The concepts are intended to enhance pedestrian safety, multimodal
connectivity, streetscape character, and overall corridor identity while balancing
roadway operations, access, and implementation feasibility.
Western Gateway & Main Street Core
The framework concepts for the Western Gateway and Main Street Core focus on
improving corridor safety, pedestrian connectivity, streetscape identity, and multimodal
access along West 38th Avenue.
• Alternative A emphasizes maintaining the existing roadway flowline, preserving
on-street bicycle lanes, and implementing targeted improvements such as corner
bulb-outs, pedestrian refuge islands, landscaping enhancements, and defined parking areas with minimal roadway reconfiguration.
• Alternative B proposes a more comprehensive corridor redesign that relocates bicycle facilities to a dedicated multi-modal path, expands the pedestrian realm
with consistent 8-foot sidewalks, enhances ADA accessibility, and introduces
more substantial streetscape and roadway modifications to create a stronger
Main Street identity and improved pedestrian experience.
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Main Street Transition Area
The framework concepts for the Main Street Transition area focus on balancing
neighborhood character, traffic calming, pedestrian safety, and corridor beautification.
• Alternative A maintains the existing roadway configuration and sidewalk network
while incorporating landscaped parking delineation, corner bulb-outs, pedestrian refuge improvements near the Kendall bus stop, and enhanced tree canopy
opportunities with minimal roadway impacts.
• Alternative B builds upon these improvements by introducing landscaped center
medians and additional traffic calming features intended to strengthen corridor
identity, improve lane definition, and create a more cohesive streetscape character while generally maintaining the existing roadway footprint.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT PLAN:
With strong recent community support for improvements along 38th Avenue, public
engagement during conceptual design will focus on keeping the general public informed
while gathering meaningful feedback from the property owners and tenants most directly affected by the project.
Property Owners and Tenants
All property owners and tenants along 38th Avenue between Harlan Street and
Wadsworth Boulevard will be invited to review two conceptual design alternatives and share feedback through both online and in-person opportunities, including:
• Project office hours offered at convenient morning and evening times where
participants can review plans, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to the
project team.
• An online comment form on the What’s Up Wheat Ridge project page.
To encourage participation, the project team will mail information about the project and
engagement opportunities to all corridor property owners and tenants. The mailer will
include details about the proposed concepts, office hours, and ways to provide
feedback online.
For properties most directly impacted by the proposed improvements (e.g., proposed access or parking changes, anticipated ROW acquisition, or private property
landscaping enhancements), the project team will conduct additional targeted outreach
and offer one-on-one or small-group meetings to discuss project details and address questions or concerns.
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The purpose of engagement with property owners and tenants is to gather insights on
the benefits, drawbacks, and considerations associated with each conceptual
alternative. Participants will be asked to share feedback—not to vote for or select a
preferred alternative. This feedback will help the project team refine concepts and understand the potential implications for corridor businesses and properties.
General Public
The broader Wheat Ridge community will be kept informed throughout the process
through regular updates on the What’s Up Wheat Ridge project page, city newsletters, social media, and other city communication channels, including 2J project materials
and updates. Community members will also have the opportunity to review the
conceptual alternatives and provide feedback online through the project comment form.
NEXT STEPS
The purpose of the June 15 study session is to confirm that City Council is comfortable
with staff advancing the two conceptual alternatives into the public review and
engagement phase. Staff will also seek any feedback or questions from Council that
should be considered prior to initiating outreach to corridor property owners, tenants, and the general public.
With Council consensus on advancing both alternatives, the project team will advance
the communications and engagement plan described above. Feedback from this
engagement phase will be used to refine the conceptual designs and inform the next round of project development.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PowerPoint 2. Framework Concept Package
38th Avenue
Main Street Refresh
City Council Study Session June 15, 2026
ATTACHMENT 1
Western Gateway & Main Street Core (Wadsworth Blvd to Pierce Street)
Feature Alternative A Alternative B
Roadway Flowline Existing flowline unchanged Flowline changes proposed
Bike Facilities Bike lanes remain Upham to Pierce;
cannot fit between Wads & Upham
Bike lanes moved to dedicated 8’
multimodal path from Wads to Pierce
Sidewalks Existing sidewalks largely remain Consistent 8’ multimodal path
ADA Experience Nonconforming driveways Improved ADA continuity and grades
Parking Existing parking mostly retained Parking increased along The Green
Pedestrian Safety Bulb-outs + refuge islands Same + wider pedestrian realm
Streetscape Limited planting islands and trees More tree canopy and streetscape
Corridor Identity Incremental refresh Major redesign / stronger identity
Construction Complexity Lower Higher
Features Comparison
Pedestrian & Bike Experience
Alternative A Alternative B
Cyclist Experience Traditional on-street bike lanes Shared off-street multimodal facility
Bike Consistency Cannot accommodate lanes to Wads Consistent facility Wads to Pierce
Pedestrian Comfort Improved but still constrained Significantly enhanced
Separation f/ Vehicles Limited Stronger
Sidewalk Consistency Varies Consistent 8’ minimum
Accessibility Moderate improvements Major ADA improvement
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•Pedestrian activity is highest
on the east and west ends of
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•Bicycle activity is highest in the
middle of the corridor
•The on-road bike lane is a less
functional design
•Many bicyclists use the vehicle
lanes or ride on the sidewalk
•A shared use path that
connected schools, parks and
retail would encourage more
bicycle and pedestrian activity
School Zone Safety
Main Street Transition Area(Pierce Street to Harlan Street)
Alternative A
•Simpler to construct because flowline stays the same
•No additional parking
•Existing bike lane remains (from Upham to Pierce),
•sidewalks are continuous, but inconsistent in width
Alternative B
•Swaps bike lane for 8-foot multi-use trail
•Multimodal facility extends from Wadsworth to Pierce
•South side only from Upham to Wadsworth because of constraints
•Requires flowline to shift
•Gains parking along The Green
•Stronger placemaking potential for main street
Main Street Core - Takeaways
Main Street Transition Area
Feature Alternative A Alternative B
Roadway Flowline Existing flowline unchanged Same
Sidewalks Existing sidewalks largely remain Same
Pedestrian Safety Bulb-outs where feasible Same
Kendall Bus Stop Add refuge Same
Traffic Calming Minimal opportunities More opportunities
Streetscape Limited planting islands Planting islands, interspersed medians,
enhanced landscaping
Corridor Identity Incremental refresh Stronger identity
Next Steps
Tonight: Seeking Council Consensus to share
Alternatives A and B publicly
Next: Communication & Engagement Plan
West 38th Avenue Refresh
FRAMEWORK CONCEPT PACKAGE
MAY 2026
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Framework Alternative A
1. Flowline Unchanged:
Maintains existing curb, gutter, and
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2. On-Street Bike Lanes
Maintained and Expanded:
Bike lanes stay on roadway until
Upham to cross over to multi-modal
path to south
3. Minimal Lane/Linemarking
Reconfiguration:
Predictable and Practical lane
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Green Infrastructure & Streetscape Identity
Existing Flowline to remain
Existing Sidewalks to remainProposed Bulb-outs
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8’-0” Multi-Modal Path
Landscape Islands
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Bike Lanes to remain
on road to Upham St
Pedestrian Refuge
and connections to
Multi-Modal Path
1. Delineation with Planted Islands:
Propose landscaped curb extensions to
separate and add visual interest to on-
street parking and drive access points
2. Enhanced Tree Canopy:
Planting new trees where feasible and
potentially within private property to
provide a parkway experience and green
rhythm to corridor
Safety and Pedestrian Enhancements
1. Bulb-outs at Corners:
Extension of sidewalk to shorten crossing
distance and slow turning traffic
2. Pedestrian Refuge at Upham:
Protected median or island in center of
roadway to allow pedestrian to cross one
direction of traffic at a time
Right-of-Way and Connectivity
School Zone -
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Standard Pedestrian light
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Existing Bike Lane to Remain
Existing Sidewalk to Remain
Tree grate proposed on
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Bulb-out, Accented Corner Crossings
Signal Phasing Opportunity at Crossings
Framework Alternative A - Perspective Sketch
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*DRAFT EXAMPLE PENDING FURTHER REVIEW/INPUT ON CONCEPTS
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+ On-Street Bike Lanes maintained
+ Minimal Lane / Line-marking reconfiguration
+ Provide Bulb-outs at corners to the extent feasible
+ Provide pedestrian refuge at Upham crossing
+ Define parallel parking areas with planting ‘islands’
+ Add tree canopy where feasible
ALTERNATIVE A:
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EXISTING EDGE CONDITION - NO CHANGE
EXISTING TREE CANOPY
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ENLARGEMENT 1 ENLARGEMENT 2 PARKING:
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Framework Alternative A - Enlargement 2
+ Flowline unchanged
+ On-Street Bike Lanes maintained
+ Minimal Lane / Line-marking reconfiguration
+ Provide Bulb-outs at corners to the extent feasible
+ Provide pedestrian refuge at Upham crossing
+ Define parallel parking areas with planting ‘islands’
+ Add tree canopy where feasible
ALTERNATIVE A:
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EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY
EXISTING PARCELS
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ENLARGEMENT 1 ENLARGEMENT 2 PARKING:
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(8) PROPOSED PARALLEL PARKING SPACES
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Painted Crosswalk Median Island/Pedestrian Refuge Signal Phasing
Alternative A - Upham to Reed St. School Zone Safety Enhancements
School Zone -
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HAWK System
Stevens Elementary
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Wheat Ridge
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1. Left Turn Arrows
2. Advanced WALK
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3. No Turn on Red
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Consistent 8’-0” Multi-Modal Path
Consistent 8’-0” Multi-Modal Path
Landscape Islands
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Spaces and Drive
Access Points
Bike Lanes to move
to Multi-Modal Path
Pedestrian Refuge
1. Flowline Changes:
Relocation allows to expand
pedestrian realm and use
2. Bike Lanes Moved to
Dedicated Multi-Modal Path:
Bike lanes to move to 8’ min. sidewalk
along all Main St Core
Right-of-Way and Connectivity Green Infrastructure & Streetscape Identity
1. Delineation with Planted Islands:
Propose landscaped curb extensions to
separate and add visual interest to on-
street parking and drive access points
2. Enhanced Tree Canopy:
Planting new trees within right-of-way to
provide a parkway experience and green
rhythm to corridor
Safety and Pedestrian Enhancements
1. 8’ Min. Multi-Modal Path:
Establish a consistent, dedicated walk for
the entire core of Main St
2. Enhanced ADA Experience:
Sidewalk is not disrupted by drive way
flares and maintains a constant grade
3. Bulb-outs at Corners:
Extension of sidewalk to shorten crossing
distance and slow turning traffic
4. Pedestrian Refuge at Upham:
Protected median or island in center of
roadway to allow pedestrian to cross
one direction of traffic at a time
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Framework Alternative B - Perspective Sketch
Bulb-out, Accented Corner Crossings
8’ minimum multi-modal path
proposed in existing bike lane
Signal Phasing Opportunity at Crossings
Standard Pedestrian light
pole with hanging baskets
Dedicated 8’ Minimum
Multi-Modal Path
Tree grate and multi-modal
path proposed in existing bike lane
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INVESTMENTS LLC
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RENWICK
AVA NAGY
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RENWICK
AVA NAGY
LASZLO
38TH AVE LLC
JAV 3790 LLC WHEAT RIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WHEAT RIDGE STATION LLCWHEAT RIDGE STATION LLC
WHEAT RIDGE STATION LLC
THE WEST END TRACT A OWNER LLC
HAR JI REALTY LLC
ZB NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION DBA
VECTRA BANK
TEMP WEST END PROJECT LLC
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14’-6”
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21’-0”
10’-0”
21’-0”
Proposed realignment
and delineation of
existing parallel parking
for proposed multi-
modal path, typ.
Proposed
delineation of proposed
parallel parking, typ.
8’ Multi-Modal
Path, typ. Multi-Modal
Path, typ.
Sidewalk widened
to accommodate
multi-modal path
+ Flowline changes
+ On-Street Bike Lanes removed, bike facility moved to off-street /
multi-use trails
+ 8’ minimum width sidewalks provided along the entire Main St Core
+ Provide Bulb-outs at corners
+ Provide enhanced pedestrian refuge at Upham crossing
+ Define parallel parking areas with bump-outs
+ Add tree canopy where feasible
+ Enhanced ADA experience
ALTERNATIVE B:
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EXISTING TREE CANOPY
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DEVENTURES INC
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DAVID A
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KUZMYCH TRUST
NUMBER ONE
MOLLY MARIE
PROPERTIES LLC
W 38TH AVE
COMPLEX LLC 6800 W 38TH PARTNERS LLC
PIERCE HOMES LLC
7K LLC MON PETIT SUITES LLC AWADA ENTERPRISES III LLC
DEVENTURES
INC
7043 WEST 68TH LLC
7060 7080 W 8TH AVENUE LLC
OQ
PROPERTIES
WHET RIDGE
LLC
PLT
RESTAURANTS
LLC
CITY OF
WHEAT RIDGE
JEFFERSON COUNTY
SCHOOL DIST R1
SL INC SL INC
BARTA
HOUSE
LLLP
DENVERS
QUALITY
INC
DENVERS
QUALITY INC
WHEAT
RIDGE WATER
DISTRICT
WHEAT
RIDGE WATER
DISTRICT
2469 S ACOMA
PARTNERS LLC
SL INC
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Western Gateway & Main Street Core
Framework Alternative B - Enlargement 2
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+
8’-0”
Proposed realignment
and delineation of
existing parallel parking
for proposed multi-
modal path, typ.
11’-0”
Provide Bulb-Outs
at corners at extent
feasible, typ.
Relocated Driveway
Curb Cut, Typ.
8’-0”
20’-6”
+ Flowline changes
+ On-Street Bike Lanes removed, bike facility moved to off-street /
multi-use trails
+ 8’ minimum width sidewalks provided along the entire Main St Core
+ Provide Bulb-outs at corners
+ Provide enhanced pedestrian refuge at Upham crossing
+ Define parallel parking areas with bump-outs
+ Add tree canopy where feasible
+ Enhanced ADA experience
ALTERNATIVE B:
KEY IMPROVEMENTS FACT SHEET
Bike Lanes added to
Multimodal path
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EXISTING TREE CANOPY
PROPOSED TREE CANOPY
PROPOSED SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT
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Alternative B - Upham to Reed St. School Zone Safety Enhancements
School Zone -
opportunity for safety
enhancements
HAWK System
Stevens Elementary
School
Wheat Ridge
Learning Academy
1. Left Turn Arrows
2. Advanced WALK
Signal
3. No Turn on Red
(Electronic)
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K E Y M A P
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1. Flowline Unchanged:
Maintains existing curb, gutter, and
drainage
2. Sidewalk Widths Maintained:
Maintaining the current footprint
while flagging specific zones for
potential widening
3. Minimal Lane/Linemarking
Reconfiguration:
Predictable and Practical lane
adjustments
Green Infrastructure & Streetscape Identity
1. Delineation with Planted Islands:
Propose landscaped curb extensions to
separate and add visual interest to on-street
parking and drive access points
2. Enhanced Tree Canopy:
Planting new trees where feasible and
potentially within private property to provide
a parkway experience and green rhythm to
corridor
Safety and Pedestrian Enhancements
1. Bulb-outs at Corners:
Extension of sidewalk to shorten crossing distance
and slow turning traffic
2. Pedestrian Refuge at Kendall Bus Stop:
Protected median or island in center of roadway to
allow pedestrian to cross one direction of traffic at
a time to and from bus stop
Right-of-Way and Connectivity
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Main Street Transition
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Existing sidewalk
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Landscape islands added to
delineate vehicular access and parking
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C&G VELASQUEX FAMILY
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TRUST AGREEMENT
DENNIS R SCIOTTO & CAROL
ANN SCIOTTO COMM
DONOFRI
MICHAEL
DENDINGER
ALAN
DENDINGER
ERIC
KHAT JERRY BUN
HUYNH TAM HOAI LEGENDARY LANES LLCHELM KEVIN A
K&K INDUSTRIES LLC BANNOCK HOLDINGS LLC EAFANTI LLC 6580 LLCBEAR CREEK
ON LLC
GJG
MARSHALL LTD
LLC
COLORADO ENTERPRISES LLC
COLORADO ENTERPRISES LLC
HAZELS LIVING
LEGACY TRUST
NORMAN
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REVOCABLE
TRUST
HOLLES
CORTNEY E
PERSON
KATHYRN L
PERSON TERRY A
PLATINUM AUTO LLC FAMILY TREE INC MARSHALL MANOR 14 LP FRH MAR LA MANOR LLC METZ BRENT J
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+ Sidewalk widths maintained as existing, further analysis
needed to determine if widening can be achieved in certain areas
without triggering ADA issues
+ Minimal Lane / Linemarking reconfiguration
+ Provide Bulb-outs at corners to the extent feasible
+ Provide pedestrian refuge at Kendall bus stop
+ Define parallel parking areas with planting ‘islands’
+ Add tree canopy where feasible
ALTERNATIVE A:
KEY IMPROVEMENTS FACT SHEET
Flowline
unchanged
Existing
Sidewalk to remain
Landscape Islands to
Delineate Parking Spaces
and Drive Access Points
Proposed Bulb-outs
at Corner
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EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY
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EXISTING EDGE CONDITION - NO CHANGE
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6301 W 38 LLC CIOTOLA
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38TH OFFICE
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6185 W 38TH AVE
LLC
SMOCK KRISTIN
SMOCK BRYAN
FRAZER ABEL
VIRGINIA A SUCC
PERSONAL REP
SAWAGED
REBECCA HM14 LLC
ZURICH HOLDING LLCWHEAT
RIDGE
HOLDINGS LLC
WHEAT RIDGE
HOLDINGS LLC
CATEGORY 99 INCBIG BIG INVESTMENTS
LOECHER ROGER
P INVESTMENTS
INTERNATIONAL
6230 WEST 38TH
AVE
COLORADO
LESSOR
CONIFER INC
DONOVAN JESSE
KEENER CHARLES JR
HM14
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needed to determine if widening can be achieved in certain areas
without triggering ADA issues
+ Minimal Lane / Linemarking reconfiguration
+ Provide Bulb-outs at corners to the extent feasible
+ Provide pedestrian refuge at Kendall bus stop
+ Define parallel parking areas with planting ‘islands’
+ Add tree canopy where feasible
ALTERNATIVE A:
KEY IMPROVEMENTS FACT SHEET
5’-6”
10’-6”
10’-6”8’-0”15’-0”5’-0”
Flowline
unchanged
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Sidewalk to remain
Landscape Islands to
Delineate Parking Spaces
and Drive Access Points
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at Corner
Planted Median, Typ.
Pedestrian Refuge
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A D J A C E N T R E S I D E N T I A L D R I V E L A N E E X I S T I N G T R E E
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1. Flowline Unchanged:
Maintains existing curb, gutter, and
drainage
2. Sidewalk Widths Maintained:
Maintaining the current footprint
while flagging specific zones for
potential widening
3. Minimal Lane/Linemarking
Reconfiguration:
Predictable and Practical lane
adjustments
Green Infrastructure & Streetscape Identity
1. Delineation with Planted Islands:
Propose landscaped curb extensions to
separate and add visual interest to on-street
parking and drive access points
2. Enhanced Tree Canopy:
Planting new trees where feasible and
potentially within private property to provide
a parkway experience and green rhythm to
corridor
3. Central Planted Medians:
Introducing planted islands that provide
natural traffic calming measure, improve
driver lane discipline, and establish a distinct
character while adding visual interest
Safety and Pedestrian Enhancements
1. Bulb-outs at Corners:
Extension of sidewalk to shorten crossing distance
and slow turning traffic
2. Pedestrian Refuge at Kendall Bus Stop:
Protected median or island in center of roadway to
allow pedestrian to cross one direction of traffic at
a time to and from bus stop
Right-of-Way and Connectivity
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Flowline unchanged
Existing sidewalk
Existing wall
Landscape islands added to
delineate vehicular access and parking
Existing sidewalk
Central planted medians
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MEEKER PATRICIA L
C&G VELASQUEX FAMILY
TRUST
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TRUST AGREEMENT
DENNIS R SCIOTTO & CAROL
ANN SCIOTTO COMM
DONOFRI
MICHAEL
DENDINGER
ALAN
DENDINGER
ERIC
KHAT JERRY BUN
HUYNH TAM HOAI LEGENDARY LANES LLCHELM KEVIN A
K&K INDUSTRIES LLC BANNOCK HOLDINGS LLC EAFANTI LLC 6580 LLCBEAR CREEK
ON LLC
GJG
MARSHALL LTD
LLC
COLORADO ENTERPRISES LLC
NORMAN
EBNER
REVOCABLE
TRUST
HOLLES
CORTNEY E
PERSON
KATHYRN L
PERSON TERRY A
PLATINUM AUTO LLC FAMILY TREE INC MARSHALL MANOR 14 LP FRH MAR LA MANOR LLC METZ BRENT J
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Main Street Transition
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+
+ Flowline unchanged, charter not triggered
+ Sidewalk widths maintained as existing, further analysis
needed to determine if widening can be achieved in certain areas
without triggering ADA issues
+ Minimal Lane / Linemarking reconfiguration
+ Provide Bulb-outs at corners to the extent feasible
+ Provide pedestrian refuge at Kendall bus stop
+ Define parallel parking areas with planting ‘islands’
+ Add tree canopy where feasible
+ Add central planted medians where feasible
ALTERNATIVE B:
KEY IMPROVEMENTS FACT SHEET
5’-6”
10’-6”
7’-0”
5’-6”
10’-6”
8’-0”
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PROPOSED PLANTING AREA
DRIVE ACCESS DIRECTION
EXISTING PARKING SPOT
EXISTING CONDITION - NO CHANGE
EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY
EXISTING PARCELS
EXISTING EDGE CONDITION - NO CHANGE
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SMOCK BRYAN
FRAZER ABEL
VIRGINIA A SUCC
PERSONAL REP
SAWAGED
REBECCA HM14 LLC
ZURICH HOLDING LLCWHEAT
RIDGE
HOLDINGS LLC
WHEAT RIDGE
HOLDINGS LLC
CATEGORY 99 INCBIG BIG INVESTMENTS
LOECHER ROGER
P INVESTMENTS
INTERNATIONAL
6230 WEST 38TH
AVE
COLORADO
LESSOR
CONIFER INC
DONOVAN JESSE
KEENER CHARLES JR
HIGHLAND WEST LLLP
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LOMBARDI ROSEMARY
Flowline
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+ Flowline unchanged, charter not triggered
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+ Minimal Lane / Linemarking reconfiguration
+ Provide Bulb-outs at corners to the extent feasible
+ Provide pedestrian refuge at Kendall bus stop
+ Define parallel parking areas with planting ‘islands’
+ Add tree canopy where feasible
+ Add central planted medians where feasible
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Item No. 2
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Patrick Goff, City Manager
Lauren Mikulak, Community Development Director
FROM: Marianne Schilling, Deputy City Manager
Scott Cutler, Senior Planner
Jana Easley, Planning Manager
DATE: June 15, 2026
SUBJECT: Event Venue Businesses
ISSUE:
The City’s current social club regulations were adopted to address potential impacts
associated with private event venues; however, the licensing and operational
requirements apply uniformly regardless of a venue’s size, frequency of use, or actual
community impact. As a result, the existing framework may create unnecessary barriers for small businesses while providing limited flexibility to address the varying
characteristics of modern event venues.
City Council is asked to provide policy direction regarding staff’s recommendations to
eliminate the existing social club licensing framework and instead regulate event venues through the City’s zoning, business licensing, noise, nuisance, and special use
permit processes. This memo outlines how this approach aligns with the regulation of
other businesses and provides clear guidance for ensuring compliance with community
standards.
PRIOR ACTION:
At the June 2, 2025 Study Session, staff presented a proposal to amend the existing
social club code by reducing application requirements for “low-impact” social clubs. City Council then directed staff to return with a proposal to eliminate the social club
requirements altogether and establish an alternative framework for regulating event
venues.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Removal of the existing social club ordinance would eliminate the current social club
license fee and annual renewal fee. Should City Council move forward with staff
recommendations, there would be no additional fees outside of the existing business
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license fee and if applicable, the review fees for special use permits.
BACKGROUND:
Analysis of Current Code
As described in Chapter 11 Article XI of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws, a social club is a
private business that leases space to individuals for private events, such as parties or
fundraisers. By definition, social clubs do not include liquor-licensed establishments, private clubs or lodges, hotels, public or private schools, colleges or universities,
churches, or nightclubs. The key distinction between a social club and a nightclub,
though they may appear to host similar activities, is that a social club license allows a
business owner to rent out their space for others to host events, whereas nightclubs
organize and host their own events.
Currently, in addition to a business license, all social clubs in Wheat Ridge are required
to obtain a social club license, which includes an initial $500 license fee, a $150
application processing fee, and an additional investigation fee for each individual
reviewed by the police department as a registered manager. Once licensed, clubs must also pay a $250 annual renewal fee. These costs apply uniformly, regardless of a club’s
size, hours of operation, or event scale. This structure has created barriers for smaller
businesses, particularly those with limited resources and minimal community impact.
In the absence of a well-defined and modern social club code, staff recommend regulating event venues instead through the City of Wheat Ridge’s existing land use and
licensing tools. These mechanisms provide a framework, consistent with other
business activities, for determining where such activities may occur and ensuring
compliance with the City’s nuisance code, amplified noise, and licensing requirements.
Land Use / Zoning Regulations for Event Venues
In addition to the existing social club regulations in Chapter 11, the zoning code
(Chapter 26) also defines social club, as “a business whose sole, exclusive, or principal
service provided is the leasing of space to persons for groups for private events such as
parties or fundraisers. Social clubs do not include liquor licensed establishments, private clubs or lodges, hotels, public and private schools, colleges or universities, or
churches.” The sole and exclusive language is unique to Chapter 26 and not found in
Chapter 11.
Social clubs are permitted only in the C-1, C-2, and I-E zone districts, as the regulations were created before the introduction of the Mixed Use zone district series. If permitted
by the zone district, the regulations would then fall back into what is included in Chapter 11, which include buffer requirements, social club licensing, security, etc. Wheat Ridge’s
requirements in the zoning code, combined with the licensing and regulatory
requirements in Chapter 11 (including significant buffers and operational restrictions), create a punitive environment for social clubs or event venues, that is focused mostly
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on bad actors at the expense of other users. Because of this, an overhaul of the entire
social club framework is a reasonable course of action.
The City and County of Denver take a “3-tier” approach to event venues, which considers the potential impacts of different types of event venues based on location and proximity
to residential uses, indoor vs. outdoor, and frequency of events. Denver’s approach
provides a useful and replicable model of regulating event venues primarily within the
zoning code, with some additional requirements to be contained in licensing (see
Business License section below). Denver regulates event venues in three primary categories, “indoor”, “outdoor”, and “accessory” under a broader “arts, recreation, and
entertainment services” definition:
• Indoor event venues are defined as nonresidential buildings leased or rented for
private parties and other various social or business gatherings for small to large
numbers of people, such as banquet halls, reception halls, dance halls, and
private event centers, and not associated with another permitted use such as lodging accommodations or schools. For reference, the “arts, recreation, and
entertainment” category also includes galleries, arcades, bowling centers, ice rinks, indoor sports club, indoor play centers, cinemas, fitness/rec center, dance
studios, theaters, and small conference centers.
o These uses must be fully contained within a building, i.e. no portion of the event can take place outside, including patios.
o The use is the primary use of the property or tenant space.
o Allowed within mixed-use, commercial, or industrial areas (not permitted
in residential zones)
Capacity in Denver’s low-intensity commercial zones is limited to 100 people, but this is only in very low-intensity commercial/mixed-
use zones which Wheat Ridge does not have a direct equivalent (possibly NC and RC zones only). Building occupancy types will
also inherently limit occupancy; for example B occupancy would
only allow a maximum of 49 people for assembly/event uses.
• Outdoor event venues are the same concept as indoor but with outdoor spaces,
including the addition of outdoor theaters, performance spaces, outdoor wedding
venues, skate parks, mini golf, seasonal ice rinks, etc.
o These uses may include both outdoor and indoor spaces, but any events
taking place outdoors fall into this category.
o The use is the primary use of the property or tenant space.
o If within 200’ of a residential zone district, amplified sound is not
permitted outside (nearest point of designated area which would contain amplified sound measured to the property line of the residential use).
NOTE: Because of Wheat Ridge’s already restrictive amplified noise
ordinance, staff will make a different recommendation than Denver’s
requirements and request some discussion with Council.
o Limited to commercial corridors, more intensive mixed-use districts, and
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industrial.
• Outdoor entertainment accessory to a primary eating/drinking establishment is
defined as a restaurant, bar, or similar use that occasionally hosts special events
outdoors, such as live music, outdoor seasonal or holiday events, festivals, or
other special events. The primary use of the property is still the eating/drinking establishment, they just have the capacity to host occasional special events.
o Events must be held within a clearly delineated area and be on an all-
weather surface (i.e. in an existing parking or paved area, or contained
gravel, not just on a dirt lot).
o Includes limit on operational hours if adjacent to a residential area (within 100’), measured from the nearest point of the structure occupied by the
outdoor entertainment to the nearest point of the occupied structure in the residential zone, unless the use is fully outside the building in which case
it is the property line of the use to the nearest occupied structure in the
residential zone. NOTE: Wheat Ridge’s amplified sound ordinance is 9pm for weeknights and 10pm for weekends, and the amplified noise ordinance
would apply regardless of buffer, so this requirement may not be applicable to Wheat Ridge.
o If the event area is within 50’ of an occupied structure within a residential
zone district, only allowed through a Special Use Permit (SUP) review. This strongly discourages siting of occasional outdoor events in close
proximity to existing residential structures because the SUP review includes opportunities for neighbor comments. NOTE: This would be an
effective ban on event areas within 50’ of residential structures due to
Wheat Ridge’s existing noise ordinance and the Peaceful Coexistence language in the City Plan, so staff will recommend differing from Denver.
o Although Denver does not define “accessory” or “occasional”, the use must be incidental to the primary use of the property as an eating/drinking
establishment. Wheat Ridge also limits the number of amplified noise
permits per property to 8 per year, which places restrictions on the number of outdoor events that can occur per year. This will have the effect of
ensuring that an eating/drinking establishment will always remain a primary use and that the number of events are strictly limited to just a few
times per year.
Additionally, based on the June 2025 study session discussion, staff researched how
special events may be able to take place on larger agricultural properties within the city that do not have commercial, industrial, or mixed-use zoning and retain their agricultural
character. Wheat Ridge is relatively unique in the Metro Area in that it has large
agricultural properties within city limits that could potentially accommodate occasional
special events such as weddings, live music, or seasonal events without significant
impacts to neighbors, so there is not an equivalent use in the zoning code for Denver or other peer communities. Although private parties are always permitted on any property,
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the code does not currently allow special events that are more commercial in nature on
these types of properties.
A Special Use Permit (SUP) process may be an ideal tool for staff to be able to analyze these properties on a case-by-case basis and potentially allow an owner to host
occasional special events upon approval of a one-time SUP. The city’s SUP process is
public and includes a neighborhood meeting where the property owner can present their
business plan to neighbors within 1,000’ of the property prior to staff review, and if there
are appeals after staff review, they are heard by the City Council. The SUP process would allow tailored conditions unique to each property or operation, such as number of
events per year, location of events on the property, review of parking and operational
characteristics, and required improvements to the property to accommodate the events.
The SUP can also be tied to either the property or the owner. The SUP process would
only be available to property owners in the Agricultural-One (A-1) or Agricultural-Two (A-2) zone districts on properties that are considered conforming by lot area, which is one
(1) acre or greater. This ensures that only large properties with ample room for buffers
and capacity for events are eligible for the SUP process.
Business Licenses & the Nuisance Code Under Chapter 11, Article II, every business in the City of Wheat Ridge is required to
obtain a business license for a $40 fee, which must be renewed biennially. The City
Treasurer may suspend, conditionally suspend, or revoke a business license if the
business’s operations violate City code, such as the City’s noise requirements, or
constitute a nuisance. Additionally, the Police Department is interested in some open-ended code language to help with enforcement, and additional coordination will be
required.
A nuisance is defined in Chapter 15 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws as, among other
things, any activity, operation, condition, building, structure, place, premises, or thing that impacts the health or safety of residents or interferes with their comfortable
enjoyment of life. The Code also grants Wheat Ridge’s enforcement officers the
authority to exercise reasonable judgment in determining whether a business activity
constitutes a nuisance.
In addition to the nuisance code, Chapter 16, Article V, Section 16-103 provides a clear
definition of unreasonable and unlawful noise. It requires that noise be consistent with
the character of the neighborhood and remain inaudible within the private residences of
neighbors. State statute (C.R.S. §25-12-103) also establishes maximum permissible
decibel noise levels between uses.
Taken together, the business license compliance framework provides a consistent and widely used enforcement mechanism that may be readily applied to the regulation of
event venues, in a manner consistent with how other business activities are regulated
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within the City of Wheat Ridge, without the need for additional licensing requirements.
Enforcement
Modifications to the existing business license framework in Chapter 11 are not anticipated. However, the Police Department recommends adding language related to
enforcement. Licensing and Planning Division staff will coordinate with the Police
Department and City Attorney through the ordinance drafting process to ensure any
additional code language is enforceable, as is any existing language related to business
licenses.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommend taking a similar approach as Denver regarding regulation of event venues in the zoning code, with the addition of a Special Use Permit (SUP) process for
conforming agricultural properties to host occasional special events. This will create a
four-tiered category of event venues within the zoning code based on intensity and
potential impacts of the uses, with definitions to align with Denver. A summary of the
zoning recommendations is below:
• Indoor Event Venues:
o Allow in all commercial, mixed-use, and industrial zones
o Limit capacity in NC, RC, and MU-N to 100 people or fewer (knowing that the building code may further limit)
o Require Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for mixed-use zoned properties
where an event center may be located on the ground floor of an apartment building; this will allow further staff review of the business plan to
consider impacts to upstairs neighbors. Could also be applied to a mixed-use building that is side-by-side (i.e. retail in the front and attached
residential in the back).
o Business license required
• Outdoor Event Venues:
o Allow in more intensive commercial, mixed-use, and industrial zones (C-1,
C-2, I-E, MU-C, MU-C INT). Consider SUP/CUP requirements for sites adjacent to residential uses, which will allow additional review of
operational characteristics.
o Staff would like to discuss with Council potential buffer requirements
using hypothetical scenarios to weigh the impacts of specific buffer limits.
For example, because Denver is far more permissive with amplified noise than Wheat Ridge, they have a larger buffer requirement (200’) for outdoor
event venues from residential uses. This could render existing outdoor
event venues in Wheat Ridge significantly nonconforming.
o Business license required
• Outdoor Entertainment Accessory to a Primary Eating/Drinking Establishment:
o Allow wherever eating/drinking establishments exist
o Require event area to be clearly delineated and on all-weather surface
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o Prohibit outdoor entertainment within 50’ of an occupied structure in a
residential zone district. Note, this is less restrictive than the Outdoor Event
Venues category because this is an accessory/temporary use, i.e. not a full
time outdoor event venue that may have greater/more consistent impacts.
o Follow the city’s existing amplified noise and special event requirements
o Handled under the existing business license for the eating/drinking
establishment use and the amplified noise permit requirements
• Conforming Agricultural Properties with Outdoor Entertainment Accessory Uses
o Allow conditionally in A-1 and A-2 on conforming properties (over 1 acre)
o Require Special Use Permit (SUP) process to allow public input and staff to review site plan and business model
o SUP process allows staff/city to place additional restrictions as necessary and to assign approvals to the property or to the owner/operator
o Business license required after approval of SUP
Staff recommend a follow-up study session with City Council to present the terms of a
potential ordinance, as well as a communication and implementation plan for the proposed ordinance.