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ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
3333 South Bannock, Suite 480
Board of Directors
April 12, 1995
Minutes
Members Present: Close, Collins, Kaufman, Kientz,
Pfannensteil, Sanchez, Hathaway
Members Absent: Coleman, Oxman, Duemke,
Staff Present: Celva,
Staff Absent: Doyle
Guests/Visitors: Lee Merkel, Director of Community Development
Ron Straka, Urban Design Consultant
I. Introduction of Guests and visitors
The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m.
Harold Celva welcomed Lee Merkel, Director of Community
Development and Ron Straka; urban design consultant.
II. Approval of Minutes
Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the minutes of the March 8th meeting.
There being none a motion was made by Kientz, seconded
by Sanchez and passed unanimously approving the minutes
as presented.
III. Treasurer's Report
Director Celva asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the January and February, 1995 Treasurer
Reports as presented. There being none a motion was
made by Chairman Close, seconded by Kaufman and passed
unanimously approving the Treasurer Reports as
presented.
IV. Chairman's Report
v.
Chairman Close related to the Board that EDDA had
received a grant for $4,900.00 from the Scientific and
Cultural Facilities District. He related that we would
be having 12 concerts with some of the best known local
groups performing. He complimented Executive Celva on
the schedule and on his revenue raising for this event.
Director's Report
A. Presentation by Urban Design Consultant,
Ron Straka
Presentation made by Ron Straka regarding survey done
of area business people and residents, what they saw as
issues and concerns related to the development of
Trolley Square. Straka presented a number of designs
scenarios/alternatives for Board consideration.
Discussion also centered on considerations required by
Kaufmans Men's Store and while the importance of this
business at this location was emphasized, it was felt
that the issues needed to be addressed between Kaufmans
and King Soopers. After extensive review and
discussion a motion was made by Steve Collins and
seconded by Trina Pfannenstiel that:
EDDA support King Soopers Redevelopment of
Trolley Square site demolition, demolition of
building facing Broadway and parking deck.
However, the following issues needed to be
addressed in discussions with King Soopers,
the city and the Planning Board. They are as
follows: 1) Impact on street parking and
unloading. 2) Impact on the urban
fabrication of downtown Englewood on this
block (submission solution). 3) Impact on
pedestrian movement of elderly handicapped
and other pedestrians auto/pedestrian
conflicts. 4) Ingress and egress at
Broadway. 5) Future traffic flow and impact$
of Cinderella City. RTD on Englewood parkway
and Floyd/cars, buses, etc. 6) Importance of
the corner of Broadway and Englewood parkway.
The development portion at the corner and
circulation requirements. 7) Streetscape
issues along Broadway and Floyd. 8)
Reinforcing and providing for existing on-
site business that will remain parking,
service and expansion and during
construction. 9) Physical appearance of the
newly exposed rear of buildings.
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v.
The motion was approved 8 in favor, O opposed.
The Board consensus was a general concern over the loss
of a building edge along Broadway and the loss of
pedestrian environment in the downtown Englewood.
Board Members Choice
There being no further business Collins made a motion to adjourn
meeting, Coleman seconded and passed the motion. The meeting was
adjou ed at 1:30 p.m.
submitted,