09.16.15 UHCAMC PacketUNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING – September 16, 2015
4 - 6 p.m.
1777 West Conference Room, 1777 Broadway
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the August 19, 2015 Meeting Minutes
3. Citizen Participation
4. Police Update - Trujillo
5. CUSG Update - Ahra
6. Hill Boulder Update - Soifer
7. UHNA Update – Nancy Blackwood
8. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Make a Recommendation to City Council
of the Downtown and University Hill Management Division, Parking Services 2016 Budget
– Jobert
9. Presentation of UHGID Access and Parking Projections – Bill Fox, Fox Tuttle Hernandez
10. Parking Services Update – Judd
11. Matters from Commissioners
Recap of CBB Presentation - Rubino
12. Matters from Staff
Introduction of Lisa Smith, Communication Specialist - Winter
Community, Culture and Safety (2A) Projects Update - Wiebenson
‘Catalyst Sites’ Project Update - Winter
Commissioner to Serve on Long-term Governance/Funding Working Group –
Wiebenson
AMPS Update – Parking fines and short term parking rates - Winter
Departmental Reorganization - Winter
13. Action Summary Review
Attachments
Meeting Minutes
Sales and Use Tax Revenue Reports – June 2015
Downtown and University Hill Management, Parking Services 2016 Budget
CBB Tenant Attraction Handout
Websites for 2A Project Updates
Community Cultural Plan Draft - https://www-
static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/Community_Cultural_Plan_DRAFT_09-10-2015-1-
201509101346.pdf
UHGID Access Projections
Stakeholder Updates: August - September
Upcoming Meetings:
October 21 UHCAMC
November 18 UHCAMC
AMPS Joint Board Meeting – September 21
AMPS Open House – September 28
Commissioner Terms: UHCAMC 2015 Priorities:
Soifer 2019 (business owner) - Establish baseline/benchmarks for Hill Reinvestment Strategy
Nelson 2020 (resident) - Determine feasibility of Hill employee Eco Pass program
Rubino 2018 (business owner) - Extend Hill Community Development Coordinator funding
Raj 2016 (resident) - Pursue anchor tenant and public-private partnerships on UHGID sites
Liguori 2017 (business/property owner) - Pursue short-term incentive program for building improvements
- Enhance communication and coordination with CU
- Integrate arts into planning for ‘Event Street’
- Evaluate liquor restriction impacts
- Greater engagement with Hill Commercial Area Community
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NAME/TELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Ruth Weiss – 303-413-7318
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: RAJ, SOIFER, RUBINO, LIGUORI, NELSON
STAFF: WIEBENSON, JUDD, WEISS, TRUJILLO
GUESTS: BLACKWOOD, NAGL, SOTO, STEPHEN COLBY, PETER RICHARDS,
JEANNIE THOMPSON, DAVE BELIN, ADRIAN BOUTHOT
TYPE OF MEETING: Off Site August 19, 2015
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Roll Call: Meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Approval of the July 15, 2015 Meeting Minutes (Action Item Below):
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Police Update – Trujillo: Trujillo spoke about student move-in and Western Disposal’s 6 day
review of areas where trash is collected every day, which is going well. Code Enforcement will step up efforts on bears
and trash after 6 day review. Phase One of the Bear Ordinance is currently in effect. Commissioner Nelson asked about
enforcement if bear-proof cans are unlatched. Code Enforcement will issue warnings and ultimately summons if it
continues to be a problem. Commercial bear-proof dumpsters will be required in 2016 (Phase Two). There are three
Code Officers on the Hill working weekdays and weekends in coordination with the Neighborhood Impact Team. And
the Residential Service Area’s Ready to Work crew. Students are moving in and there are 7,200 freshmen, which is 500
more than usual. Nelson asked about a suspect in recent burglaries. Trujillo said that it is being addressed vigorously and
a Downtown burglar was recently apprehended.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – Budget Update: Wiebenson updated that Jobert is planning a meeting with the UHCAMC budget
committee.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – Sharon King: Soifer asked how to attract a
diversity of business to the Hill. King said the SBDC is a nonprofit organization; there are 14 SBDC’s in Colorado. They
provide one-on-one consulting with small businesses at no cost. King continued that they do workshops and programs,
and events that give businesses access to people that would be difficult to meet otherwise in areas of marketing, finance,
human resources, and contact specialists in retail, professional services, et al. King said that most participants have been
business owners. All clients are confidential. Rubino asked if a program could be created specifically for the Hill. Liguori
asked King to attend a Hill Boulder meeting. Soifer suggested setting up three workshops. Nelson suggested a survey of
business owners to identify their needs. King said access to debt financing and equity financing is available. Soifer
mentioned financing for improvement to infrastructure. Wiebenson discussed the proposal for national historic
designation and the potential access to tax credits.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – 14th Street Project Update - Boyers: Liguori and Soifer gave an update from a recent meeting
with Boyers since he could not attend today. Liguori said his project model that will work is permanent work force
affordable housing with a small number (4-6) of market rate housing. The market rate units are the only way they can
move forward. Wiebenson indicated that any market rate units on the 14th street portion of the site would require a
rezoning, and it would be important to clarify this aspect of the current proposal. Soifer said that parking continues to be
a Hill issue and therefore Soifer supports the Boyers project. Boyers will be invited to the September meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 7 – Public Participation: A representative from Zipcar introduced himself and gave a brief
description of the car-sharing program recently introduced at the Grace Lutheran on 13th Street. Joseph Soto is the
external affairs officer for CU Student Government. Amanda Nagl is the city’s Neighborhood Liaison. Jeannie
Thompson owns two properties in the Hill Commercial Area. Peter Richards came to see what the commission was up to.
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AGENDA ITEM 8 – Hill Boulder Update: Soifer discussed upcoming hill events and the Hill Boulder coupon book
that has been distributed at the farmers’ market. UHNA will distribute via student welcome bags. Liguori said the Fox is
experiencing more members of the broader Boulder community coming to the Hill.
AGENDA ITEM 9 – UHNA Update: UHNA Executive Committee is meeting next week with the hotel developer to
discuss the potential public-private partnership on the Pleasant Street UHGID lot. The last of the spring Hillanthropy
donations went toward the purchase of Chrysanthemums for fall planting. UHNA will set up a meeting with Nagl to
discuss potentially applying for a neighborhood grant. Raj asked what the funds might be put toward. One idea is to
pursue gateway signage for entry points to the Hill neighborhood. Nelson questioned if the grant recipient needs to be a
501c3. Raj said she thought the smaller grants were for neighborhoods.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – Parking Services Update: Judd said there was a Hillanthrophy event on Saturday with painting
rails on the underpass and power washing will occur before CU Parent’s Weekend. New CU banners with new hardware
will be installed soon on the Hill. The design phase of the 2A tree irrigation project is moving along; a forester will be
looking at tree grates and irrigation system. Project timing was discussed. Soifer requested an overall 2A project
schedule. The 2A lighting project and fixtures were discussed. Soto said that lighting on the Hill is one of CUSG’s
concerns and would like to know the details. Liguori said the city presented the critical pedestrian corridors that will be
completed first at the July Hill Improvements open house. The 2A Event Street RFQ resulted in seven responses. Three
firms were selected to prepare preliminary concept designs that will be available at Buchannan’s Coffee Pub for public
feedback.
AGENDA ITEM 11 – Matters from the Commissioners: Nelson asked about new businesses on the Hill. Colby
reported that a new Greek restaurant coming to College Ave was granted its liquor license. Raj mentioned her bid for
council. Liguori questioned Soto about how the commission can assist with students and Soto replied over-occupancy is
a priority.
AGENDA ITEM 12 – Matters from the Staff: Wiebenson reported that the Hill Reinvestments Strategy will return to
council on 12/8 for an update. Wiebenson introduced Dave Belin from RRC Associates, the consultant preparing the
annual performance measurement report required under the framework of the Hill Reinvestment Strategy. The online
baseline conditions survey received 250 responses, and the focus groups noticed improvements on the Hill. Belin heard a
desire for more parking, more communication about Walgreens and other new developments and the Boulder History
Museum; a desire for more outdoor seating, with a focus on restaurants and retail that appeal to all city of Boulder and
Boulder County residents. Final analysis is forthcoming. Wiebenson mentioned that 175 students participated in the latest
Hillanthrophy event. Fall Hillanthropy events will be hosted on 9/20, 10/24 and 11/8. The cleanups will focus on
repainting bike racks, bollards and the installation of additional bike racks. Wiebenson is looking for indoor projects in
case of inclement weather. Blackwood asked for help with the cemetery. Nelson asked about the governance group and
Wiebenson said they will be looking for UHNA to appoint three reps, with additional members appointed by other Hill
stakeholder organizations. This is the long term working group for governance and funding for the Hill. Council will
choose their representatives at a meeting in September.
UHCAMC ACTION LIST:
Wiebenson reviewed progress with action items from the July 15 UHCAMC meeting. Additional items were noted:
Staff to provide schedule for 2A irrigation, lighting and event street to commissioners.
Staff to invite Mike Boyers to next meeting.
Staff to provide final baseline performance measurement report from RRC.
Budget Committee meeting scheduled for September 1.
Meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION: Liguori motioned to approve the July 15, 2015 meeting minutes. Nelson seconded and the motion
passed 5-0.
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FUTURE MEETINGS:
September 16, 2015 4 – 6 pm 1777 West Conference Room Regular Meeting
APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest:
Ruth Weiss, Secretary Dakota Soifer, Chair
The University Hill commercial district is a historically significant area that has hosted students, shoppers
and entertainment venues for almost a century. In the past, it has been a regional destination for a
wide variety of commercial uses. A strong market for student housing, shifting retail development
patterns and limited public parking, among other factors, gradually eroded the district’s diversity and
gave it a reputation as a destination for CU students only.
In 2014, the Boulder City Council launched an intensive two-revitalization program, making public
investments to spur private investment over the long term, including:
- Full-time permanent Hill Community Development Coordinator position;
- Daily streetscape maintenance in the Hill Commercial Area;
- Exploration of options to construct underground public parking on two public parking lots;
- Sponsorship and staff support for a newly created ‘Heart of the Hill’ event series;
- Enhanced streetscape design, including the creation of an ‘event street’ public gathering space,
new banner poles, tree irrigation, pedestrian lighting and landscaping.
In 2016 and beyond, the city will pursue additional initiatives such as:
- A pilot EcoPass program for Hill employees to reduce parking demand;
- National Register Historic District designation to help fund façade improvements;
- Long-term funding and governance mechanisms to sustain the Hill Reinvestment efforts.
An important component of the Hill Reinvestment Strategy is to revitalize the commercial district by
bringing back greater tenant diversity for more year-round customer activity and less tenant turnover.
Existing Conditions: Land Use Mix and Commercial Tenant Mix (in Nov. 2014)
Available Retail Spaces (as of Sept. 2015)
1129 13th Street 2,475 SF Four Star Realty, Scott Otis: 303-440-8200x114
1121 Broadway St. N/A Gebau Engineering, John Arndt: 303-444-8545
Retail Preference Survey Results (non-student Hill residents in Mar. 2015)
Top Requested Tenants
- Mountain Sun or Oskar Blues brewpub
- Alfalfa’s, Whole Foods or other healthy grocer
- Pharmaca or other drug store
- Glacier or other ice cream shop
- Moe’s bagels or other bakery
Other Specific Businesses Named:
Boulder Arts & Crafts Coop, Chipotle, KT’s BBQ,
Mike’s Camera, Murphy’s, Snarfburger, Sports
Recycler, The Med, Wells Fargo.
Local Market Area Statistics (from an EPS report in Nov. 2014)
Population: 11,343
Households: 4,305
Rentals: 66%
Residents by Age:
20 to 24 50%
25 to 34 8%
35 and older 25%
Median HH Income:
$37,461
Average HH Income:
$89,489
A Note About Liquor Rules on the Hill:
A common misperception about the Hill is that it is no longer possible to open a restaurant that serves
alcohol. There are 17 establishments with liquor licenses in the Hill Commercial Area. Since early 2014,
new businesses on the Hill may apply for a liquor license that allows them to serve liquor until 11:00
p.m. if 50% of their sales are from food. There are three existing businesses that operate under an
11:00 closure: Café Aion at 1235 Pennsylvania, Cheba Hut at 1313 College and The Corner at 1100 13th
Street. These businesses appeal to a broad spectrum of customers and are successful at attracting
customers to the Hill year-round. Cheba Hut is currently expanding their operations into an adjacent
storefront.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Molly Winter
From: Bill Fox
Date: July 24, 2015
Project: University Hill Parking Analysis
Subject: DRAFT Buildout Parking Projections Using Current RRC Land Use Scenarios
I have recalculated the projected parking supply needed using the two revised land use scenarios
provided by David Becher in his latest land use tabulation for the Hill area. The results are summarized in
the following table, and key assumptions are detailed below.
UHGID Buildout Parking Supply and Demand Projections:
Parameter / Scenario:
Updated density –
high commercial
Updated density –
high residential
Land Use Projections:
Total Floor Area (sq. ft.) 506,000 506,000
Commercial Floor Area (sq. ft.): 313,000 293,000
Hotel Rooms 206 206
Residential Dwelling Units: 145 172
Residential Bedrooms: 237 281
Commercial Parking Demand
(includes Hotel):
Commercial Parking Demand: 601 563
Hotel Parking Demand: 155 155
Potential Reduction Due To
Employee EcoPass:
‐50 ‐50
Total Commercial Parking
Demand:
706 668
Potential UHGID Parking Supply:
On‐street: 160 160
Pleasant Lot Joint Venture: 247 247
14th Street Lot Joint Venture: 210 210
NPP Spaces Utilized: 100 100
Total UHGID Supply: 717 717
UHGID Surplus or Deficit: +11 +49
Additional Residential Parking
Supply Needed:
145 ‐ 160 in JVs = ‐15 172 ‐ 160 in JVs = 15
Total Parking Supply Needed: 706 + 145 = 851 668 + 172 = 840
UHGID Parking Update Using Current Land Use Projections
July 24, 2015 Page 2
Key Assumptions:
100% of area reaches buildout density as defined in the RRC projections.
Initial commercial parking demand rate of 2.4 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. based a review of
existing demand rates at various office, retail, or mixed use sites in Boulder that were
along CTN routes. An additional 20% reduction was applied to reflect the increased
alternative mode use potential in the UHGID area and the proximity to CU.
Hotel parking supply rate assumed at 0.75 spaces per room, consistent with historical
conversations regarding hotels in the UHGID area.
The University Hill EcoPass Feasibility Study estimated that providing EcoPasses to full
time employees could reduce the parking demand by 15 to 62 spaces. A 50 space
demand reduction has been assumed for this analysis by buildout.
It has been assumed that non‐residential demand for parking will increase the utilization
of NPP commuter parking spaces from the current demand of 65 spaces to a future
demand for 100 spaces as the area builds out. Employee responses to survey questions
indicate that some of the 147 NPP commuter spaces that are currently available are too
far away to provide effective supply for employees.
UHGID develops parking supply with two large joint ventures using both existing lots.
These projections are consistent with current planning on the 14th Street lot and historic
projections related to the Bova parcel and the Pleasant Street lot.
Residential parking demand has been calculated at 1.0 spaces per DU. This is based on a
recent study of residential parking demand along Broadway adjacent to CU. It assumes
that not all occupants will need to park a vehicle, whether a CU student or an elderly
resident.
The large joint venture projects have reserved 160 parking spaces for residential use (90
at 14th Street and 70 at Pleasant Street). It has been assumed that these 160 spaces are
available to serve the projected demand for residential parking in the UHGID area.
With these assumptions and projections it appears that UHGID will have a small surplus (less than 20
spaces) in the commercial parking space supply in the High Commercial scenario, and a small surplus (less
than 50 spaces) in the High Residential scenario. It is important to note that this analysis has assumed
that 160 spaces in the two large joint venture projects that are not controlled by UHGID are available to
help meet the projected residential parking demand.
Key questions that remain include:
Are the two large joint venture parking supply projects reasonable? They are critical to UHGID’s
ability to provide the necessary commercial parking.
Can the necessary residential parking spaces be met in part by the two joint venture projects?
Is it a valid assumption that an employee EcoPass program will be put in place, and that the
utilization of NPP commuter spaces will increase to 100 over time?
I hope this helps the conversation. Let me know if you have any questions.
UNIVERSITY HILL UPDATE
From: Sarah K. Wiebenson
Hill Community Development Coordinator
To: University Hill Stakeholders
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015
Hill Block Party Returns Next Weekend, 8/29
The Hill Block Party hosted by Boulder Vapor House is back! Showcasing the Hill as a destination for arts and
music, this year’s party will feature more than 40 artists and performers. The event is free and hosted on 13 th
Street on Saturday, August 29th from 2:00-10:00 p.m., with an after party indoors at the Fox Theatre. Click HERE
for more Hill events information.
Hill Boulder Coupon Books Distributed to CU Students, Broader Boulder Community
The Hill Boulder has begun distributing the 2015-16 Hill business coupon book to CU students and Hill residents.
Hill businesses cooperatively funded the marketing piece to attract new customers to the district. Additional
copies will be made available at the Farmer’s Market and other citywide events throughout the month.
Participating Hill businesses interested in distributing booklets to customers may pick them up at the next Hill
Boulder meeting on September 10th (see below).
Hillanthropy Cleanup Sweeps Hill of Graffiti, Trash
More than 175 CU freshmen from the Stampede Leadership Camp joined the Hillanthropy effort last Saturday,
picking up trash, re-painting dumpsters and the railings at the College Avenue underpass, and removing graffiti and
stickers throughout the Hill’s Residential Service District (the area with the highest concentration of student
housing on the Hill). It was a great partnership, and we look forward to future Hillanthropy cleanups with
members of the Inter-Fraternity Council on September 20th, October 24th and November 8th!
Upcoming Meetings:
Thurs., Sept. 10 at 9:00 a.m. – The Hill Boulder quarterly meeting (Café Aion, 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue )
Wed., Sept. 16 at 4:00 p.m. – University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission (1777 Broadway).
UNIVERSITY HILL UPDATE
From: Sarah K. Wiebenson
Hill Community Development Coordinator
To: University Hill Stakeholders
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Hill ‘Event Street’ Design Concepts on View at Buchanan’s This Week
Three firms have been selected to submit preliminary concepts for the future ‘event street’ at 13th & Pennsylvania:
Dig Studio, Russell + Mills Studios and Studio INSITE. The city has made available the three concepts at
Buchanan’s Coffee Pub (1301 Pennsylvania) through Sunday, Sept. 6th. Community members are encouraged to
comment on which concept elements they would like to see in the final design. The selected firm will present a
draft design for further public input at a UHCAMC meeting in the next few months.
Continued Funding for Hill Improvements in 2016 Budget Proposal, Including Pilot EcoPass Program
The City Manager has released a 2016 budget proposal, which will be reviewed by the City Council at a study
session on Tuesday, September 8th. The proposal includes funding for a pilot EcoPass program for Hill employees,
and continued funding for additional Hill Reinvestment Strategy activities, including a working group to look at
long-term funding and governance for Hill revitalization. Click HERE to view the full proposal (see p. 161).
Hill Block Party Brings All-Ages Crowd to Hill, Welcomes Back Students
The Hill Block Party hosted by Boulder Vapor House enlivened 13th Street last weekend, with an after party
indoors at the Fox Theatre. Event organizers are looking forward to bringing the event back next year.
Soofa Pilot Solar Bench Removed, Under Review
In response to concerns from adjacent business owners, the city has removed the solar-powered phone charging
park bench at Pleasant & Broadway. It will be placed in a temporary location while a permanent Hill location can
be identified that would not encourage nuisance loitering.
Upcoming Meetings:
Tues., Sept. 8th at 6:00 p.m. – City Council study session on 2016 budget (1777 Broadway)
Thurs., Sept. 10 at 9:00 a.m. – The Hill Boulder quarterly meeting (Café Aion, 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue )
Wed., Sept. 16 at 4:00 p.m. – University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission (1777 Broadway).
UNIVERSITY HILL UPDATE
From: Sarah K. Wiebenson
Hill Community Development Coordinator
To: University Hill Stakeholders
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Hill Boulder Quarterly Meeting: 9/10
The Hill Boulder will host its quarterly meeting at Café Aion (1235 Pennsylvania), September 10th at 9:00 a.m.
Agenda items include cooperative marketing opportunities for Hill businesses, a car sharing program with Zipcar,
upcoming compliance requirements for bear-proof dumpsters and distribution of the Hill Boulder coupon book.
The Hill Boulder coupon book and the ‘Heart of the Hill’ postcards are already being distributed to the broader
Boulder community at the Boulder County Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
HOP 21st Birthday Celebration: Opportunity to Market Hill Businesses Citywide
Hill businesses are invited to participate in the 21st birthday celebration for the
HOP bus service. GO Boulder will host a weeklong celebration October 7-14 with
free rides, bus stop parties, social media contests, etc. “HOP is 21” pins/buttons
will be given out to riders. Those wearing the buttons (or who show a photo of it)
can take advantage of special promotions at participating businesses. The City will
make available a business directory card. Interested businesses should contact
sansonj@bouldercolorado.gov and harbergt@bouldercolorado.gov for more
information. There is no cost to participate.
Hill Business, Commercial Landlords: Upcoming Bear-Resistant Dumpster Enforcement
The city is stepping up enforcement of its bear-protection ordinance, which requires businesses to get and
properly use bear-resistant dumpsters or face fines. To get the right dumpster, contact your trash hauler or
landlord. For more information, go to www.BoulderWildlifePlan.net or email mathesonv@bouldercolorado.gov.
New Businesses Open on the Hill, Presentation to Commercial Brokers of Boulder
The Hill will soon welcome two new restaurants in the former Five Guys and Project
Pie spaces on 13th Street. Another restaurant, Freshii, also recently opened at 1335
Broadway. Only two vacant retail spaces remain on the Hill. The Hill Coordinator and
a UHCAMC member will make a presentation to the Commercial Brokers of Boulder
organization on Sept. 14th to talk about the Hill Reinvestment Strategy and the effort
to diversify the tenant mix in the Hill Commercial Area.
Press Coverage of Hill ‘Event Street’ Public Input Opportunity
Click HERE to read Daily Camera coverage of last week’s opportunity for the public to submit their preferences for
design elements to include in the final concept for the new ‘event street’ space on the Hill. An article in the CU
Independent HERE encouraged students to provide feedback as well. Within the next couple of weeks, a city
selection committee will announce the firm that will draft the final design.
Upcoming Meetings:
Thurs., Sept. 10 at 9:00 a.m. – The Hill Boulder quarterly meeting (Café Aion, 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue).
Wed., Sept. 16 at 4:00 p.m. – University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission (1777 Broadway).