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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-08-05 EURA MINUTES• • • ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY AUGUST 5, 1987 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority was called to order by Chairman Voth at 5:40 P.M. Members present: Minnick, Tatton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole Hanson, Alternate Member Hinson, Acting Executive Director/Executive Secretary Members absent: Keena, Mcintyre Daugherty, Alternate Member Also present: Harold Stitt, Assistant to the Director Penny Dietrich, Executive Director of EDDA City Manager Mccown Judy McBride, Hanifen-Imhoff II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. July 1, 1987 Chairman Voth stated that the Minutes of Ju ly 1, 1987 we re to be cons i der ed for approval . Minnick moved: Cole seconded: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: The Minutes of July 1, 1987 be appr ove d as written. Minnick, Totton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole None Keena,· Mcintyre None The motion carried. III. 1986 ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY AUDIT //C 9 D . Mr. Hinson stated that the 1986 Audit has been received from Price Wat erhouse, and that the auditors have made two recommendations for improvement in the accounting procedures and internal accounting controls. One recommendation is that all bank statements for the EURA bank accounts should be delivered immediately, unopened, to the Chief Accountant for the City of Englewood, inasmuch as it is her responsibility to reconcile the ac- counts. This procedure has been implemented. Mr. Paul Benedetti, legal counsel for the EURA, entered the meeting. Mr. Hinson stated that the second recommendation from Price Waterhouse is to develop an overall investment policy for EURA funds. Mr. Hinson stated that he has discussed the controls that are available and in effect on the C.D.'s with Mr . Byzkowski of Price Waterhouse. Mr. Hinson stated that there is a -1 - limited range on the type of investment for the EURA funds because of the need for immediate access to the funds. Certificates of Deposit are for short-term • investments, and have been utilized by the EURA and Managed Financial Ser- vices. Mr. Byzkowski was of the opinion that a formal investment strategy should be developed for the EURA funds. Mr. Mccown asked if a comparison had been made between the interest earned on the EURA funds under the present investment procedures vs. alternative invest- ments. Mr. Hinson stated that he has not made any comparison recently. IV. MOUNTAIN STATES VS. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY, URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. Mr. Hinson stated that several years ago, Mountain States Telephone and Tele- graph Company was asked by the City of Englewood to relocate a number of tele- phone lines which were under the West Hampden Bridge over Little Dry Creek to facilitate the flood control improvements being done to the Creek. The bridge was scheduled for demolition, and Mountain States was asked to relocate the lines under the Creek bed. Mountain States is stating that the relocation of the lines was for aesthetic purposes, and not a "need" for flood control. Mr. Hinson stated that Mr. Benedetti is present to discuss this matter more fully with the Authority. Mr. Benedetti reviewed the court case, pointing out that Mountain States is claiming that they are entitled to recover from the City the cost of reloca- tion and damages, plus interest, costs and witness fees. Mountain States claims that the City and EURA demolished the bridge for aesthetic reasons only; that the relocation was required for purposes that are proprietary and of local benefit only; that the City "unreasonably denied " it a permit for construction of a conduit bridge across the Creek; that they have been dis- criminated against; and that the City has unreasonably regulated public ways. Mr. Benedetti stated that the depositions and discovery has already been done; there has already been two days of testimony in court; and the judge continued the proceedings so all parties could hold a settlement conference. Mr. Benedetti stated that at one time, former Executive Director Powers had stated that the Authority had authorized settlement in the amount of $10,000; the City of Englewood had also offered $10,000 in settlement. This offer was re- jected by Mountain states. Mr. Benedetti stated that he understands from Mr. Hinson that this offer has been withdrawn because Mountain States is now refusing to relocate overhead lines from a vacated alley near the location of the old bridge. Mountain States has routinely, in the past, relocated lines from vacated rights-of-way at their own expense. Mr. Benedetti stated that he did not feel there could be a settlement for a ''reasonable" amount. He stated that he interprets part of the issue to be whether the City controls its own streets, or can Mountain States dictate the usage of streets and alleys and other public ways. Mr. Benedetti stated that he and Mr. DeWitt, on behalf of the City of Englewood, are stating that the relocation of these lines was done because of legitimate street work, and that Mountain States should pay for the relocation costs . Mr. Benedetti noted that Mountain States is now claiming damages in the amount of $250,000; this amount has varied up and down, but they have indicated in the past they would settle for $100,000 . Mr. Benedetti pointed out that this case started out as Moun- tain States vs. the City of Englewood, and Mountain States later filed amended pleadings joining the EURA and the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District on the suit . -2 - • • • • • Mr. Benedetti stated that he cannot recommen d settlement of this case at this point in time. He stated that it appears Mountain States is widening the dis- pute by now refusing to relocate the lines in the vacated alley, and that this matter will require litigation and appellate review. Mr. Benedetti stated he is aware of a number of court cases involving Telephone and Telegraph compa- nies throughout the United States. Mr. Benedetti stated that he must appear in District Court on August 6 with some direction from the Authority to either offer a settlement, or a refusal to settle. Mr. Mccown asked if the matter were to be settled, or an offer made to settle, does this give the connotation that the City of Englewood and EURA agrees with the arguments put forth by Mountain States. Mr. Benedetti stated that it does not. Mr. Totton asked if the EURA refuses to make an offer to settle, will it im- pair our standing before the Court. Mr. Benedetti stated it would not. Mr. Benedetti stated that it has already been pointed out that the issue has been widened from the original complaint because Mountain States is now refusing to relocate a line from a vacated alley. Mr. Totton pointed out that these lines were knocked down during construction, and that Mountain States replaced these lines. He estimated that this was done during the last month. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Cole asked for an estimate on the cost of this court case to this point in time, and an estimate of projected costs. Mr. Benedetti stated that the depositions and discovery work has been completed, as well as some of the in- court time; he estimated that the case has cost $25,000 to $30,000 to date, and estimated it could cost another $10,000 . Mr. Totton asked if the Authority did authorize settlement for $10,000, would the City offer a like amount to settle. Mr. Mccown stated that City Council would have to authorize such a settlement, and this matter has not been brought to his attention or to the attention of the City Council by City Legal Counsel DeWitt. Mr. Totton stated that he did not see how the EURA could of- fer to settle because there is no agreement between the City and the EURA on the settlement. Mr. Benedetti stated that an offer by the EURA would not have to be contingent on an offer from the City. Mr. Steve Bell, E. F. Hutton & Co., entered the meeting. Discussion ensued. Mr. Totton stated that he would hate to see a settlement offered at this time, and noted that the matter can be "settled" up until the time of decision . If Mountain States realizes the EURA will not yield now, they may reconsider their position on settlement. Ms. Daugherty entered the meeting and took her place with the members of the Authority. VanDyke moved: Cole seconded: Because the controversy on the relocation of lines by Moun- tain States Telephone and Telegraph has widened from that of the original suit, it does not appear that a settlement on a reasonable basis can be reached. However, Acting Ex- ecutive Director Hinson is hereby authorized to offer up to -3 - $10,000 for settlement; if this good faith offer is re- jected, Mr. Benedetti is hereby directed to pursue the • litigation of this matter through the Courts. AYES: NAYS: Minnick, Tatton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole None ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried. V. INVESTMENT REPORT. Mr. Hinson asked if there were any questions on the Investment Report from Managed Financial Services. Mr. Minnick asked how long it takes for the Bank statements to be reconciled by the Chief Accountant and returned to the EURA staff. Mr. Hinson stated that this reconciliation is done once a month. VI. EXPENDITURE REPORT. Mr. Hinson asked if there were any questions on the Expenditure Report. No questions were posed by members of the Authority. VII. INVESTMENT OF EURA FUNDS Resolution #15, Series of 1987 Mr. Hinson stated that there are signature cards required for all accounts that the EURA opens. All these signature cards make reference to a "Corporate Resolution" by the Authority for the purpose of designating the financial in- stitution as the depository of the funds; acknowledge that deposit transac- tions shall be governed by the conditions, rules, regulations, customs and practices of the particular institution receiving the deposit; authorize the institution to accept any and all bills and notes payable to the EURA for the credit of the Authority; authorize the Executive Director to establish ac- counts with and withdraw funds from the institution; and authorize the in- stitution to accept and bills and notes payable of the Authority upon proper endorsement. Mr. Hinson stated that he has prepared Resolution #15, which would serve as such a "Corporate Resolution'', and would be a blanket resolu- tion to cover all such transactions rather than having to come to the Authori- ty every time a C.D. is opened. Tatton moved: Minnick seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority approve and adopt Resolution #15, Series of 1987 A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY REGARDING THE INVESTMENT OF AUTHORITY FUNDS. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Minnick, Tatton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole None Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried. -4 - • • • • • VIII. JORGENSEN, HENDRICKSON, CLOSE Change Order Mr. Hinson stated that the staff has updated the cost estimates for inspec- tions on the channel improvements for Little Dry Creek being done by RBI. The contractor is not spending funds as rapidly as has been anticipated, because their work is progressing so slowly; however, expenditures for inspection ser- vices have increased considerably. A change order asking for an increase by $9,000 in inspection service fees for Jorgensen, Hendrickson and Close was approved in May, 1987, which was anticipated at that time to be sufficient funding to the end of the construction. However, problems with construction under the U. S. 285 bridge arose, which necessitated many hours of inspections and the revised inspection services budget was depleted. Staff now recommends that the inspection services budget for Jorgensen, Hendrickson and Close be increased by another $8,000. Mr. Hinson emphasized that the increases are not the fault of the inspection personnel. As a point of information, Mr. Hinson stated that staff also anticipates that the budget for inspection services with Mclaughlin Water Engineers will in- crease, possibly as much as $28,000. Again, this is not a fault of Mclaughlin Water Engineers, but rather due to the problems with the construction of the channel improvements by RBI. Mr. Hinson pointed out that the EURA is holding a 103 retainage from all RBI statements, and after the project is complete or nearly complete, there may be a possibility of recouping some of these increased inspection costs from this retainage . Mr. Tatton stated that he feels the money spent for the inspection fees is money well spent. Tatton moved: VanDyke seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority approve the Change Order re- quested by Jorgensen, Hendrickson & Close, and that their budget for inspection fees be increased by $8,000. AYES: NAYS: Tatton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole, Minnick None ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried. IX. REMOVAL OF RUBBLE Little Dry Creek Channel Mr. Hinson stated that when the box culvert contract was bid, no requirements for backfilling the old channel or removal of the rubble in the old channel were included. Backfi l ling has historically been a requirement of the re- developer. Rubble removal was not required inasmuch as the beginning con- struction date was not certain, and the rubble did provide some erosion pro- tection. When the Phase III site was sold to Trammell Crow, the contract called for delivery of a "clean" site, which would include the removal of the rubble from the channel. Bids for removal of this rubble have been requested and obtained, and staff recommends awarding the bid to remove the rubble to Concrete Works of Colorado . -5 - Minnick moved: Totton seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority award the contract for removal of rubble from Little Dry Creek channel to Concrete Works AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: of Colorado, the contract amount not to exceed $12,660.00. VanDyke, Voth, Cole, Minnick, Tatton None Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried. X. CONSTRUCTION REPORT Flatiron Structures RBI Mr. Hinson reviewed the construction reports. Flatiron Structures has com- pleted the box culvert extension and the excavation of the temporary channel between the concrete box culvert and the precast concrete boxes below Broad- way, and the total construction cost is approximately 5% below the bid amount. • Work on the channel improvements being done by RBI was reviewed. Mr. Hinson stated that staff has received a request from RBI that the 10% retainage which is being held be reduced to 5%, and that they be allowed to substitute col- lateral for the actual funds that are being held. The staff will not consider substitution of collateral for the actual funds being held by the Authority. Mr. Hinson stated that staff has made every effort to accelerate the progress of RBI on this project. Letters have been written stating that we are con-• cerned with the progress being made, and with the quality of work that has been done. All concerns are being documented for the files. Mr. Hinson asked the Authority's opinion on the requested reduction of retainage. Mr. Voth spoke against reduction in the retainage percentage. Ms. VanDyke cited the disappointment and displeasure of the staff and Authority on the progress and quality of work that has been done by RBI, and also spoke against reducing the retainage. Mr. Totton pointed out that the quicker RBI gets the job done, to the satisfaction of the staff and Authority, the quicker they will get the funds due them, and agreed that the retainage should not be reduced. Minnick moved: Cole seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority deny the request of RBI to re- duce the retainage from 10% to 5%, and to deny the request of RBI to substitute collateral for the actual funds being held by the Authority. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Voth, Cole, Minnick, Totton, VanDyke None Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried. XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mr. Hinson requested the Authority go into Executive Session. -6 - • • • • Minnick moved: VanDyke seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority go into Executive Session . AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Cole, Minnick, Tatton, None Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried . VanDyke, Voth * * * * * * * * * * Minnick moved: VanDyke seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority come out of Executive Session. AYES: NAYS: Minnick, Tatton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole None ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried. Mr. Hinson stated that a report from John Pflaum and Bill Taggart of Mclaugh- 1 in Water Engineers has been included for the Authority's information. XII. RELOCATION REQUEST Yvonne Kontny Mr. Hinson stated that Yvonne Kontny has filed a final relocation request in the amount of $350.00 which is for truck rental, labor and packing. Ms. Kont- ny has previously been awarded $1,207.87. Amounts Ms. Kontny owed the Au- thority in rent and utility bills have been deducted from the amount she was paid. Staff recommends payment of the $350 to Ms. Kontny. Tatton moved: Minnick seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority approve payment of $350.00 to Yvonne Kontny for truck rental, labor and packing. This will be the final relocation payment due Ms. Kontny. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT : ABSTAIN: Minnick, Totton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole None Mcintyre, Keena None The motion carried . XIII. FIRST INTERS TATE BANK/EURA LAND EXCHANGE Resolution #14, Series of 1987 Mr. Hi nson s tated that Legal Counsel Opperman has requested that the Authority ratify the action which has been taken in the exchange of land by the Engle- wood Urban Renewal Authority and the First Interstate Bank of Englewood. Minnick moved : Cole seconded : The Ur ban Renewal Authority approve and adopt Resolution #14 , Se r ies of 1987, A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD URBAN -7 - RENEWAL AUTHORITY RATIFYING AN EX~HANGE OF LAND BETWEEN ITSELF AND THE FIRST INTERSTATE BANK OF ENGLEWOOD TO IMPLE-• MENT THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Minnick, Totton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole None Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried. XIV. ENGLEWOOD EXCHANGE. Mr. Hinson stated that staff is trying to work with the Buyer's Club/Home Club personnel to allow the placement of a sign in the median at Inca Way directing motorists to the Buyer's Club/Home Club development. The Highway Department has restrictions against placement of signs in media is in State Highways or in close proximity to State Highways. Discussion ensued. Mr. Minnick suggested placing the sign on the Broadway overpass. Mr. Mccown pointed out that this would be still be on a State Highway, and would not be acceptable to the Highway Department. XV. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING UPDATE. Ms. McBride of Hanifen-Imhoff and Steve Bell of E. F. Hutton discussed the recent refusal of the State Supreme Court to hear the! appeal of the case in Winter Park, and the ramifications this refusal coulcl have on Tax Increment • Financing throughout the State of Colorado. Discuss i on ensued. XVI. TROLLEY SQUARE UPDATE. Mr . Hinson stated that the leasing agent for Trolley Square has quit. Mr. Hinson stated that he has talked to Ron Myles in an attempt to determine why leasing is receiving so little attention from McCullough. Mr. Myles suggested that McCullough may be waiting until foreclosure proceedings have been accom- plished before initiating aggressive leasing efforts so that they are the ones receiving primary benefits from the leases. The public notice of foreclosure on Trolley Square has been published and a court hearing is scheduled for late August. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Cole asked how Mr. Brady was still involved in the property. Mr. Voth stated that the Company in Texas simply purchased Mr. Brady's outstanding loan, and that Brady is still the property owner. XVII. OLD KING SOOPER'S DEMOLITION. Resolution #16, Series of 1987 Mr. Hinson stated that Legal Counsel Opperman has asked that the Authority formalize, by resolution, the telephone polls taken regarding the col- lateralization and demolition of the old King Sooper's building. Discussion ensued. Cole moved: Totton seconded: The Urban Renewal Authority approve and adopt Resolution #16, Series of 1987, A RESOLUTION OF THE ENGLEWOOD URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING INCREASED COLLATERALIZATION -8 - • • • • AND A PARTIAL REDUCTION OF AN OUTaTANDING $2,200,000 LOAN WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ENGLEWOOD . AYES: NAYS: Totton, VanDyke, Voth, Cole, Minnick None ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Keena, Mcintyre None The motion carried. XVIII. LINCOR LEASING REPORT. Members of the Authority expressed pleasure and appreciation for the leasing report prepared by Ms. Mary Anne Shube of Lincor Properties. Mr. Hinson stated that he would pass onto Ms. Shube the comment~ of the Authority. Mr. Hinson stated that Ms. Shube has indicated she has several other leads she is pursuing for major tenants. Ms. Cole asked about the Sports Club; is this possib .lity totally dead. Mr. Hinson stated that he understood the Sports Club did not want to commit as quickly as Trammell Crow required. He also stated that he understood Lincor has tried to contact the representatives of the Sports Club. XIX. DARTBOARD REQUEST. Mr. Hinson stated that Mr. Jerry Feather of the Dartboard has requested per- mission to use the Urban Renewal Authority property for a volley ball court . However, he has no liability insurance to cover his use of the land. Discus- sion ensued. It was the consensus of the Authority that the request from Mr. Feather be denied. Mr. Hinson pointed out that Trammell Crow and the contractor for Little Dry Creek improvements will be using this area along South Acoma Street as a stag- ing area during the period of construction in Phase III. XX. WATER/SEWER TAPS. Mr. Hinson stated that the Urban Renewal Authority has acquired water and sewer tap benefits when land has been acquired. On other sites, the developer has received these taps free of charge from the Redevelopment Agency involved. Trammell Crow has said they ''assumed" they would be "receiving" these benefits from the Authority, and not purchasing them even though this issue was not addressed in the Agreement for Disposition and Redevelopment. Discussion en- sued. Mr. Hinson pointed out that the cost of purchasing the taps could run into a considerable amount of money. It was the cons~nsus of the Authority that these taps which are credited to the Authority should not be "given" to any developer. They are to be purchased from the Authority. XXI. PRELIMINARY PLANS Englewood Marketplace Mr. Hinson stated that the Preliminary Plans for the Englewood Marketplace were received by the staff at approximately 4:50 P. M. on August 3. Modified plans were received on August 5. Staff has reviewed these plans in relation to the requirements fo r submittal of Preliminary Plans as set forth in the - 9 - Agreement for Disposition and Redevelopment, and determined that the Plans are substantially in compliance with these requirements, with the exception of a • drainage plan which was not submitted. Additionally, staff has noted several items for discussion with the Authority. Mr. Minnick expressed concern with the entrance to Building E, which appears to be immediately off the South Cherokee Street/West Girard Avenue/Englewood Parkway intersection right-of-way. Mr. Hinson and Mr. Voth pointed out that the entrance as indicated on the elevations faces south ~oward the parking lot and not west. The area Mr. Minnick refers to is apparen ·:ly for loading or trash collection. Building E is not as yet leased, and the configuration of the structure and location of the entrance could vary from that depicted on these Preliminary Plans. Mr. Hinson further discussed the intersection of Gir<trd/Cherokee/Englewood Parkway, and noted that the projected buildings have been relocated to leave this intersection open for traffic flow as was reque s ted by the Authority . Mr. Hinson stated that the staff requested Mr. Robert Felsburg, Traffic Con- sultant, to study this intersection. His initial re tction was that the sec- ondary point of access should be at South Bannock St i·eet and Englewood Park- way. However, after projecting traffic flows to the year 2000, it was deter- mined that the Girard/Cherokee/Englewood Parkway intersection should be the secondary point of access. Based upon these projections, there will apparent- ly be sufficient traffic using this intersection that it will warrant sig- nalization no matter what occurs at the Englewood Parkway/South Bannock Street intersection. Mr. Mccown asked about the treatment on the rear of the buildings which will be facing onto the Parkway. Mr. Hinson referred to specific pages of the Pre- 1 iminary Plans. He also noted that in Arvada Marketplace, the developer has finished the rear of buildings with landscaping and display windows, but not allowed actual access to the store through the rear. Mr. Stitt displayed photographs he had taken of the Arvada Marketplace development, which was also done by Trammell Crow. Discussion ensued. Mr. Hinson stated that he feels the recommendation should be made to Trammell Crow that the rear of these buildings should also have the small display windows as has been done in Arvada, with landscaping and lighting to create a "double front" effect. With regard to site access, staff noted that Trammell Crow wants the South Bannock/LI. S. 285 intersection to remain as a potential p1Jint of access to the site. This may be subject to determination of the Stdte Highway Department. Mr. Hinson stated that the West Girard/South Cherokee /Eng ·lewood Parkway inter- section will necessitate some realignment of the median in the Parkway at Cherokee to provide for a turning lane into the Phase III site. The expense for this realignment is as yet undetermined. Parking provisions were discussed. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance re- quires that 60% of the parking spaces must be for sta11dard sized vehicles, and 40% of the spaces may be for compact vehicles. All parking spaces depicted in the Preliminary Plans are for full sized vehicles. Mrs. Hanson expressed her concern with the circulation within the parking area. The way the parking lot is laid out has destroyed any clear visual route to Children's Palace from the primary point of entrance at Englewood -10 - • • • • • Parkway and West Hampden Place. She suggested that if the development exceeds the minimum parking requirements, perhaps spaces could be removed and interior landscaping could be i nstalled. Mr. Minnick stated that he felt there should be more provision of handicapped parking spaces throughout the development. Mr. Hinson pointed out that the primary entrance is only 30 feet wide; the staff is of the opinion this access way should be widened to allow for one lane to ingress the site, and two lanes of egress from the site. The Authority discussed the point of loading access on the northeast corner of the site, approxima t ely South Acoma Street and Englewood Parkway. It appears that a truck that needs to unload at this proposed outlet will have to back into the loading area from the Parkway. Mr. Totton asked if this would create problems with the bus stop at South Acoma Street. Mr. Minnick stated that he felt it would be diffi c ult maneuvering a large semi into this loading area. Mrs. Hanson suggested t hat the landscaping in this area should be increased. She stated that she feels there is a need to beef up the number of coniferous trees used throughout t he development, and to extend heavier landscaping along South Acoma Street. Mr. McCown suggested the possibility of small planters in the center of the parking area to provide some interior greenery. Mrs. Hanson asked what is planned along the east side of South Acoma Street in the 3400 block south . Mr. Hinson stated that the Au t hority could go out for bids on the development of that block at any time if they so choose. Mrs. Daugherty suggested that there should be provis i on for pedestrian access from the Trammell Crow development to the east side of South Acoma Street and thence to the rear of the Broadway stores in the 3400 block. She stated that the merchants along Broadway hope that this area along South Acoma will be retained as a parking lot . They have been using it for this purpose while it has been vacant. Mr. Hi nson questioned that pedestr i an traffic should be en- couraged through the lo ading area along South Acoma Street on the west side. Mrs. Hanson suggested that Trammell Crow should be requested to reconsider their treatment of trash collection points. She stated that it is imperative that the rear of these buildings facing abutting streets be made very attractive . Mrs. Daugherty sugges t ed that Trammell Crow should consider a point of access at the rear of Children's Palace. She stated that she felt if the Broadway shopping area and the Trammell Crow site could both be accessible to pedestrians from whereve r t hey have parked this could give a mixture of shop - ping opportunities and increase the potential sales in the area . Mr. Hinson asked Mrs. Daugherty how she, as a Broadway merchant, viewed the rear of her building in t erms of importance as a point of access for cus- tomers . Mrs. Daugherty s t ated that all merchants along South Broadway in that immediate area have access from the rear of their buildings, and that in fact the Dartboard had redone the rear of the building to encourage access by cus - tomers from the rear of the building. The Broadway merchants have chosen to have entrances to their businesses from the rear as well as from Broadway . -11 - Mr. Tatton suggested that perhaps Trammell Crow could be encouraged to put a corridor or drive through between Buildings B and C to provide a point of ac-• cess to and from the ea~t. Mr. Minnick pointed out that the Fire Code may dictate a secondary poi11t of access to the buildings. Signage was discussed. Mr. Hinson stated that Trammell Crow has indicated on the Preliminary Plans that all signs will conform with the Sign Code. Mr. Hinson suggested that t~e Authority will once again be confronted with the need for a median sign to di r ect motorists to the Tr2mmell Crow and Linear developments. Drainage was discussed. One of the main concerns is the path of flow for the 500 year flood waters. The Little Dry Creek is bein g designed to accommodate the waters from a 100 year flood, but a 500 year flood can and does occur. The original flow path had been down to South Cherokee Street. This issue will need to be addressed on the drainage plan. Mrs . Hanson questioned the location of Building E, and asked if the position - ing of this building could be to the detriment of the Linear development. Discussion ensued . Mr. Stitt indicated through photographs that the line of sight to Linear would be primarily at the Girard/Cherokee/Parkway/Marketplace intersection, and that Building E would create minimal blockage. Mr. Minnick stated that he thinks there will be a problem with trash at the South Acoma Street/Englewood Parkway corner. Mr. Hinson noted that the ~creening walls on the loading areas are approxi- mately seven feet high. He asked the Authority for their opinion on requir-• ing a higher wall to completely hide the vehicles loading and/or unloading. Ms. VanDyke stated in Arvada, she recalled that the development makes use of berms and trees to hide loading areas. Mr. Tatton st .ited that he had no prob- lem with the seven foot height, and that a higher wall might impair the total appearance of the development . Mr. Hinson displayed the planting plan for the lakes area which was submitted by EDAW. Mrs . Hanson asked who maintained the landscaping. Mr. Hinson stated that if the landscaping is on private property, it is maintained by the prop - erty owner; if it is on public right-of-way, the City would be responsible for maintenance. Mr . Tatton asked about lighting for the development. Will they use light standards comparable in style and color to what is al ong 1:he Parkway and South Broadway. Mr. Hinson stated that he would look into t his . Mrs. Hanson expressed concern that one of the tenants signed by Trammell Crow is Checker Auto Parts. Mr. Hinson stated that he had initially had some reservations about this use also, but pointed out that this is a retail use permitted by the zoning, and will be bringing in revenue, and in today 's market it is a plus that the space is leased. Discus s ion ensued . Mr. Tatton pointed out that adjoining tenants will do a lot of the policing if there are problems with a particular tenant. They will not want people working on their vehicles in the parking lot or trash strewn about . Brief discussion followed . Mr. Hinson stated that the closing with Trammell Crow did occur on time, and • the funds are invested . -12 - • • • There being no further business to come before the Authority, the meeting ad- journed at 8:15 p.m . ~kd,* Gertrude G. Welty ' Recording Secretary -13 -