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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-10 EDDA MINUTESENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 3333 South Bannock, Suite 480 Board of Directors May 10, 1995 Minutes Members Present: Close, Collins, Duemke, Kaufman, Kientz, Pfannensteil, Sanchez, Oxman, Coleman Members Absent: Hathaway Staff Present: Celva, Doyle Guests/Visitors: Ron Straka, Urban Design Consultant Linda Condray, owner-Engelnook I. Bob Voth, owner-Sir Speedy Ted Vasilas, owner-Ted's Custom Clothes Introduction of Guests and Visitors The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. Harold Celva welcomed Ron Straka, urban design consultant, Linda Condray, owner-Engelnook, Bob Voth, owner-Sir Speedy and Ted Vasilas, owner-Ted's Custom Clothes. II. Approval of Minutes Chairman Close asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the April 10th meeting. There being none a motion was made by Sam Kaufman, seconded by Ron Kientz and passed unanimously approving the minutes as presented. III. Treasurer's Report Gary Oxman reported that the March, 1995, Treasurer's Report and Revenues and Expenditure Report showed normal tracking with a revenue balance of $31,854.00. A motion was made by Steve Collins, seconded by Bill Coleman and passed unanimously approving the report as presented. e IV. Director's Report A. Presentation by Urban Design Consultant, Ron Straka Ron Straka presented to the Board the outcome of the Planning and Zoning Board decision against the Trolley Square redevelopment. The proposal was defeated 4-3 against King Soopers, as presented, with no counter proposal by King's. This unprecedented turn-down by the Planning and Zoning Board forces King Soopers to get an extension for their plan. The plan as presented was incomplete with regard to city codes and ordinances. Kells Waggoner suggested that EDDA, the city and King Soopers staff set down and bring some resolve to the proposal. The character of the existing downtown has been identified both in Englewood's comprehensive plan and current code as having significant importance to the city. King Soopers current proposal seriously violates the design principals and urban character along Broadway with the demolition of Trolley Square. The intended parking lot plans are not within the current landscape design guidelines and the South Broadway design guidelines. The issues of concern are: 1) Right-in/Right out to and from Broadway, 2) Pad site, 3) Landscape parking lots, 4) Kaufman's parking and expansion, 5) Proposed future ROW acquisitions at Floyd and Englewood Parkway, 6) Treatment of the Floyd Area Edge and 7) Exposed rear of Englewood Parkway buildings. The recommendations for EDDA are: 1) EDDA Board and King Soopers reach an attainable solution; 2) EDDA to use their programs, resources and influence in improving the property adjacent to King Soopers to help improve the overall area in making a safe, constant environment for its customers and staff. B. Transfer of Liquor License, Engelnook Linda Condray, owner-Engelnook Bob Voth, owner-Sir Speedy Ted Vasilas, owner-Ted's custom Clothes Linda Condray told the Board she has been the owner of the Engelnook for the past 14 years. Because the cost of her lease at 3484 south Broadway is increasing Linda proposes to purchase Marge Nickems building at 3470 South Broadway. A problem has developed with the liquor license transfer and the City has suggested EDDA review the problem. The Nickem property would increase the square footage from 5,070 to 6,000 square feet with dart boards, etc. There would be an apartment in the back for Linda's on-site living quarters. The front section of the building will be used to seat 25 to 30 people (will double present space). A design engineer has been hired for the remodeling. The current employees include a manager, who has been on staff for 9 months, and 1 other employee. The number of employees would increase from 2 to 6. Linda informed the Board that she has had only one violation in the last 14 years and her business is generally an after five clientele. Bob Voth stated, as a business owner of Sir Speedy for 25 years, he was in opposition to the license transfer and is upset that the Engelnook would be a sports bar (Dart Board times 10) without food. Since his business is a family operation, he does not want to see the changes take place on the block. "When business increases, then the problems and complaints will increase." The insurance for Sir Speedy is covered until the third time glass is broken, at which time the insurance will be cancelled (insurance will not go up because the Engelnook won't have a kitchen). Bob stated he is a patron of the Engelnook. Ted vasilas has owned Ted's Custom Clothes for 20 years and shares with Bob Voth the same concerns with the transfer of the liquor license since he would be sharing a party wall with the Engelnook (would be able to hear everything). A restaurant immediately next door would become a fire hazard and increase insurance rates. The Engelnook customers would be using the back door going to and from the parking lot. The stairway going outside is a concern, people could step down onto a car (need to install a railing) and the possible solicitation for money (saw fights in the Engelnook parking lots) could cause problems with his customers. There have been problems in the past (told drunk last week to leave his store) and five years ago someone urinated on his carpet. The clock shop next door has had the same problems. Ted informed the Board that if the transfer of the liquor license is approved he would go to the City and have Linda's business closed. Many merchants in the area have the same concerns and the area cannot be constantly policed. Gordon Close informed the Board that he did have a vested interest and would recuse himself from voting. He related that Linda had invested earnest money May 7th for the transfer of her license to 3470 South Broadway. Linda appears to be conscientious, a business owner for 14 years and could lose her license and business if the license transfer is denied. Gordon felt the Board should endorse the transfer. v. Sam Kaufman asked if Linda could resolve the issues as presented because he does not want to see the lose of her business. Is the insurance an issue? An agreeable solution needs to be reached between all parties. Linda has stated there have been no prior complaints except the one incident. Harold stated that if the Broadway transient problems are getting worse (but were not necessarily from the Engelnook) then the city needs to take action with enforcements. Linda agreed to install insulation between the party wall and a railing by the back staircase when she remodels. EDDA needs to reach a decision with the transfer before the hearing on the 17th of May. Linda is to substantiate the concerns presented today and to settle these disputes before the hearing. Sam moved the Board approve the transfer of the license, subject to written agreement on the potential changes and corrections. Ron Kientz amended the motion to provide that EDDA enter a covenant with Linda regarding her living in the apartment, Emmett seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously approving EDDA Board to support the transfer of the license. c. Other Chairman's Report A. Proposal for new EDDA program Chairman Close presented a proposal to the Board for EDDA to hire Walt Kehn as a financial planner to work with the Englewood merchants (for a period of 3 months) in a small business development corporation capacity. The program would be similar to the facade program with a forty/sixty split between EDDA and the merchants. Discussion ensued. Ron Kientz shared with the Board that the South Metro Chamber of Commerce offers a similar program for merchants. Included in the Boards packet was a merchant program from the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce. The South Metro and Englewood Chamber meet every other month and are open to the public. The Board did not approve the proposal as presented and suggested the Board obtain information regarding the programs offered by the chamber. B. Other Karen Doyle presented a revised EDDA Board members list with current addresses, phone numbers, appointment • e dates and length of tenure. It was noted by Steve Collins that Steve and Gordon Close's term would expire June 30, 1995 and that the current information should be verified and proceed accordingly. The information was so noted with a new report to be presented at the June Board meeting. VI. Board Members Choice There being no further business Collins made a motion to adjourn meeting, Coleman seconded and passed the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. s s submitted,