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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-10 EDDA MINUTESFORM !O C. F. HOECKEL B. B. & L. CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 South Sherman -Englewood, CO 80110 Minutes February 10, 1988 100 Leaves Board Members Present: Boselli, Ciancio, Coleman, Hathaway, Pendleton, Tomooka Board Members Absent: Green, Hale, Hilger Staff Present: Penny A. Dietrich Guests and Visitors: Dorothy Dalquist, Dick Hinson The regular meeting of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors was called to order by Secretary Walt Tomooka at 12:06 p.m. on February 10, 1988 The Minutes from the previous meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Cole- man moved, seconded by Mr. B~selli, to approve the Minutes from the regular meeting of January 13, 1988. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Treasurer's Report dated December 31, 1987, was presented by Mr. Boselli. A question was raised concerning the deficit for 1987, and it was noted this had been anticipated when the funding for the Little Dry Creek fountain was discussed and approved. As there was no further discussion, Mr. Pendleton moved, seconded by Mr. Tomooka, to accept the Treasurer's Report. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT There was no report at this time. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Public Improvements -Project -Signage. Several sizes of signs were pre- sented to the Bo a rd. It was noted that the numbers on the propos e d sign need to be larger for easier identification of the block number. The FORM ~O C. F. HOECKEL B. B. & L, CO. Minutes February 10, 1988 Page Two RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Mr. Boselli moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION II 1 Series of 1988 A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SUPPORTING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF THE ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 16.4-19-8k, SIGN CODE, OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority has requested a variance from the Sign Code of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to place Joint Identification Signs in public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the proposed Joint Identification Signs are intended to provide the public with information about redevelopment projects; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority, the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority, and the City to fully cooperate in such matters to insure the success of the downtown redevelopment projects; and WHEREAS, the success of the downtown redevelopment bears directly upon the future economic vitality of the City itself. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Englewood Downtown Development Authority as follows: Section 1. The Englewood Downtown Development Authority lends its support to the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority in their application for a variance from the Sign Code of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Section 2. The Englewood Downtown Development Author i ty urges the Board of Adjustment and Appeals thnt, upon receipt of the variance request, to favorably review the application and grant the variance. • F ORM ~O C. F. HOECKEL B, 8. & l. CO. Minutes February 10, 1988 Page Three RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 100 Leaves Mr. Pendleton abstained from voting as the First National Bank of Englewood currently has a loan with the Urban Renewal Authority for this particular property. However, he did note the important of proceding with this develop- ment as quickly as possible for the future success of the downtown business district. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Nay: Abstain: Absent: Boselli 1 Ciancio, Coleman, Hathaway, Tornooka None Pendleton Green, Hale, Hilger The motion was carried. Mr. Boselli noted that he would attend the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting and read into the record ·the EDDA' s support for the variince request. Governor Rorner's Visit to Downtown Englewood -Ms. Dietrich detailed the schedule for Governor Rorner's visit to downtown Englewood. The Board sug- gested that a representative from the private sector be present on the tour of downtown. Urban Renewal Authority -Update -Dick Hinson reported on the current acti- vities of the URA. Construction has begun on the Englewood }~rketplace this week with Children's Palace, Pier I, and Checker Auto to be open by the end of August. Also, the Little Dry Creek water amenities in the downtown are on schedule and are estimated to be compl e ted by August of this year. Trolley Square -The improvements that the new owner has proposed for Trolley Square will begin in March. Also, Coast to Coast Hardware will be open by the end of February. Mr. Hinson stated that the City will transfer funds to the Urban Renewal Authority to complete the work on Little Dry Creek as well as the inter- section of Cherokee Street and Englewood Parkway. Englewood Chamber of Commerce -Ms. Dietrich noted that the Englewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Mixer at Swedish Healthpark Englewood on February 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Second Annual Business Fair is scheduled for September 30th and October 1st, at Cinderella City. Mr. Coleman mentioned that he will possibly be corning to the EDDA with a request for some printing rosts. The Board of Directors recessed into an Executive Session at 1 :20 p.m. The Board came out of Executive Ses sion at 1:27 p.m. FORM ~o C. F. HOECKEL B. a. & L. co. Minutes February 10, 1988 Page Four RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Other -Ms. Dietrich submitted a request for a leave of absence for three weeks during this Spring. Discussion ensued. It was noted that it is important to keep the EDDA office open, and she indicated that Margi Miller will do .so for three da~a week. Mr. Pendleton moved, seconded by Mr. Tomooka, to grant the request for the leave of .1bsence. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. \ As there w.1s no further business, the meeting w,.1 s .1djourned at 1 :30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~--.. ~~L Walt Tc;kooka, Secretary 100 Leaves ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3535 S. Sherman Street Englewood. Colorado 80110 Phone 303/781-7885 RESOLUTION II l Series of 1988 • -- A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SUPPORTING THE VARIANCE REQUEST OF THE ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 16.4-19-8k, SIGN CODE, OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. WHEREAS, the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority has requested a variance from the Sign Code of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to place Joint Identification Signs in public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the proposed Joint Identification Signs are intended to provide the public with information about redevelopment projects; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority, the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority, and the City to fully cooperate in such matters to insure the success of the downtown redevelopment projects; and WHEREAS, the success of the downtown redevelopment bears directly upon the future economic vitality of the City itself. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Englewood Downtown Development Authority as follows: Section 1. The Englewood Downtown Development Authority lends its support to the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority in their application for a variance from the Sign Code of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. ·---·-- Section 2. The Englewood Downtown Development Authority urges the Board of Adjustment and Appeals that, upon receipt of the variance request, to favorably review the application and grant the variance.