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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-10 EDDA MINUTESFORM 50 c. F. HOEC KEL e. e. a L. co . RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEHOOD DOWNTOWN DE~.1ELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 :t-'finutes December 10, 1986 100 Leaves Board Members Present: Boselli, Ciancio, Coleman, Oswald, Otis, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Green, ·:tAausolf Staff Present: P. Dietrich Guests: Dorothy Dalquist, Susan Powers The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Englewood Downtown Develop- ment Authority was called to order by Secretary Walt Tomooka at 12:05 P¥ on December 10, 1986. The minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. ¥r. Pendleton moved, seconded by Mr. Otis, to approve the minutes from the regular Board meeting on November 12, 1986. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Report was presented by ¥.r. Oswald. by Mr. Pendleton, to accept the Treasurer's Report, The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Oswald moved, seconded dated October 31, 1986. Planning and Zoning Commission -Ms. Dietrich reported that she had been invited to a study session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss the update of the Comprehensive Plan, dated 1979, as it related to the downtown district. Input regarding the total downtown area as it relates to each component and how each component could then compliment the others was added to the main objectives. The objective · of keeping the downtown as a vital, high density place for office, retail, and residential was the primary objective of this plan. FORM 5G C. F. HOEC KEL B. 8. & L. CO. Page Two Minutes December 10, 1986 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Landscaping Ordinance -Proposed Changes. Ms. Dietrich reviewed the proposed changes in the landscaping ordinance as had been presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Two specific parts were: doubling the amount of living material required to landscape and the addition of groups that would be affected by this ordinance. A Beautification Account would be established for funds when a property changed owners, changed tenants, new development took place, and when the use of the property changed. Mr. Coleman stated his objections to the landscaping ordinance in principle, and particularly addressed the fact that he thought the small business owner was being unfairly treated by this proposal. He believes that the majority of people in the downtown should not be paying for landscaping out of special assessments or beautification funds. Mr. Oswald stated that he thought it was the responsibility, as a member of the community, to put something pack into it. It is obvious that the downtown was not able to monitor itself, and the establishement of a downtown development authority and the reactivation of an urban renewal authority were evidence of this. Discussion ensued. The principal of the landscaping ordinance is good, but should not be too costly. It should show intent to landscaping and beautification of downtown, but also put pressure on the City to match funds or increase and monitor the requirements. Mr. Boselli indicated that he thought any monies put into the beautification account should be used for the area in which the business is located that contributed those funds. Mr. Dietrich noted that she. would summarize the comments from the Board and send them to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Public Hearing Regarding a Bingo Parlor -The public hearing for the conditional use of the Bingo Parlor at 101 West Floyd Avenue has been postponed until additional information has been received. Geronotology Center Shuttle -The request for $1,000 for the balance of the shuttle for the Geronotology Center was brought to the Board. Discussion ensued. The shuttle would operate primarily in the downtown Englewood area on Tuesdays, and bring residents to the shopping center, grocery stores, and medical offices. Mr. Pendleton moved, seconded by Mr. Otis, to donate $1,000 to the Swedish Geronotology Center for the shuttle service. Discussion ensued. AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Boselli, Ciancio, Otis, Pendleton, Tomooka Coleman Oswald Green, Mausolf The motion was passed. FORM ~ C. F. HOECKE L 8 . 8. & L, CO. Page Three Minutes December 10, 1986 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Urban Renewal Authority -Susan Powers reported that Ross Investment Group has signed a joint venture agreement with Trammel Crow to develop the Third Phase of the redevelopment project. Home Club is progressing and will be opened by March, 1987. JBC Corporation -The final agreement has not been signed between JBC and URA at this time. The closing date has been moved, and if there are additional delays, Ms. Powers indicated that the URA will look for another developer for that parcel of the project. A company that builds movie theater complexes has shown a greal deal of interest in this part of the redevelopment project. Little Dry Creek is progressing on time, and should be completed by the fall of 1987. Other -Ms. Dietrich mentioned that the City has sent the EDDA, as well as other property owners, a letter commending the Authority on the priorities of beautification. Board Members Choice -Mr. Coleman noted that would continue work on an advertising program for Englewood if the Board would support him. He believes that there will be an outpouring of donations from the merchants for this program. Ms. Dietrich indicated that the slides are being reproduced for the slide show presentation. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 PM.