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Minutes - University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission - 09/19/2012 CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES FORM 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: DAHL, GRIFFITH (absent), MITCHELL, RAJ (left at 10:14 am), SHRUM STAFF: CUNNINGHAM, LANDRITH, MATTHEWS, WEISS, WINTER, GUILER GUESTS: CHRIS SCHAEFBAUER, ALEXIS WINER, MICHAEL BOYERS TYPE OF MEETING: OFF SITE MINUTES MEETING: September 19, 2012 AGENDA ITEM 1 - Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m. AGENDA ITEM 2 - Election of Officers: Dahl nominated Shrum for chair, Shrum accepted the nomination. Raj seconded the motion. All commissioners were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Dahl nominated Mitchell for vice chair. Mitchell accepted the nomination. Shrum seconded the motion. All commissioners were in favor of the motion and it passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 3 - Approval of September 19, 2012 Minutes: (See Action Item Below) AGENDA ITEM 4 - Police Update: none AGENDA ITEM 5 Public Participation: none AGENDA ITEM b - Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Make a Recommendation to City Council of the Downtown and University Hill Management, Parking Services 2013 Budget: Winter offered that the city is embarking on a major review of the financial aspects. Jobert met with Shrum and Griffith. Shrum mentioned that there is next to no change in the budget for 2013 and no new line items; there is still a concern that the UHCAMC Budget is not getting a lot of money; Shrum recommends approval. Shrum continued that there some issues within the budget that needs to be addressed and discussed if the budget represents the commissions issues. Raj agreed with Shrum's comments and would like to see the budget reflect their ideas. Mitchell went to a conference in Golden and commented on the revitalization of downtown Golden. Shrum motioned to recommend to City Council the Downtown and University Hill Management, Parking Services 2013 Budget. Mitchell seconded the motion and all commissioners were in favor. AGENDA ITEM 7 - Update on 14th Street Public/Private Redevelopment - Michael Boyers: Boyers offered that he met with Winter, Driskcll and a city attorney to move forward on new parking structures underneath the 14`" Street lot and under two lots on 13`x' Street. It will offer 230 public parking spaces. UGNID does not have bonding capability and is working on a private / public funding to build the structure in return for residential units on top of both structures. Boyers continued that it will not cost the city; UHG1D land will be bought for $1 and returned to city in 40 years. Boyers continued that egress and ingress to lot is difficult and a ramp will be built behind the police station. Historic issues are being worked out. Boyers would like to start within lb to 18 months. Mitchell questioned if there will be truck access/loading zone. Boyers replied he is not certain where it could be situated. Surface parking and truck loading were discussed. Raj asked what the historic issues were and Boyer responded that the buildings are old but not really historical, and had changed dramatically in the last twenty years. Shrum mentioned that he is in favor and offered that parking has always been an issue and this should address it. Boyers commented that potential retailers have voiced parking issues and this should assist. Raj commented on the residential units on the parking structures that the aesthetic done on by Boyers' group is not pleasing and should reflect the historic value of the hill. Dahl questioned timetable and duration of project and Boyers replied it's at least a year and a 22 million dollar project. AGENDA ITEM 8 Update on Alcohol/Land Use Code Change Project: Karl Guiler, City Planning Department, approached the podium to discuss this project. Guiler said they are focusing on the zoning approach and provided the historical. Guiler mentioned the City Council Memo from August 21, 2012, and its proposed code changes. From a zoning perspective, they are looking for a broader range of definitions. Zoning cannot regulate the use of alcohol. Looking at use review renewals within a set period of time and then a check in to see about problems, working under their management plan and if there are 1 complaints, a reevaluation of the site. They will be looking at distance requirements for higher impact/density areas. Council directed to go out back to the public for more input regarding each of the options before they decide. Guiler is the point person for this project and welcomes the commission's comments. Guiler offered that they are looking to go back to council in mid November and will have more information on the challenges of the code options. Shrum commented that he welcomes the project and is bothered that the commission was not consulted Shrum continued that in the hill representation he would like a commissioner to be on the board. The hilt feedback is necessary and should not be based on hearsay. Dahl was on the committee and there have been only two meetings. Mitchell questioned if the public is invited and could he attend. Mitchell offered that there are many constitutional aspects, worried that a complex set of rules would be instated and it would be a reenactment of the `20's with Prohibition. Mitchell continued that it would drive alcohol underground. Mitchell fears that redevelopment with greater density would result in the neighborhood suffering and property owners blamed for complying. Mitchell mentioned that there should be other terms to review of this issue and avoid complex rules. Raj liked the use review renewal idea and it would be a help for the neighborhood. Raj offered that the universality needs to took at the unacceptability of drinking. Raj continued that alcohol is a primary issue of UHNA and the issue needs to be focused. Mitchell offered that the residential areas of hill should have "shh" signs in areas with families. Guiler offered that they looked at other communities and their signs. Shrum and Mitchell would like discuss this issue with zoning separately. Shrum continued that it is all done for health and public safety, and is concerned that the discussion has nothing to do with zoning. Shrum continued that businesses should be accountable to their management plans. Guiler asked that the commission send him emails, come to city council meetings and voice concern. AGENDA ITEM 9- UHNA Update: Raj offered that there is going to be a meeting with CU and the students to discuss residential issues. UHNA representation at commission meetings was requested. AGENDA ITEM 10- CUSG Update: Alexis Winer mentioned that she is working with CU Dialogues Program and Susan Stafford. On October 2"d, there will be a dinner and a dialogue with 15 students and 15 neighbors to begin a conversation regarding living on the hill to create solutions, to build community and a relationship between residents and students. The dinner will be at the UMC. Solution based discussions is the focus. Winer continued with the hill lighting project and there was a second walk with a lux meter to locate dark and unsafe areas. The next step will be to work with Paulson, City Lighting Engineer, to determine solutions and pedestrian lights. Winer mentioned the Innovation District and trying to get support from different people and schools and meeting to see CU's role in this matter to make it work. Mitchell thanked Lexi for her efforts. Winer is looking to give students a non-alcohol focus. AGENDA ITEM 11-Parking Services Update: Matthews ordered light pole for 13`x' and College. Mitchell questioned the cost of the pole and Matthews said $7500 and a total of $9000 after installation. Winter mentioned it is a major expense. Mitchell asked if there were contingencies and Winter replied that there are reserve funds. The Residential Service District Open House last week was attended by 4 or 5 people, positive results, and continuing to move through the process. Matthews offered that some good ideas came out of it. Shrum mentioned he supports the Open House dialogue. Raj agreed that the public trust be involved. Raj left meeting at 10:14 am. Winter offered that the non-profit fraternities arc challenging to contact. AGENDA ITEM 12 -Matters from the Commissioners: Dahl mentioned she and her sister are opening a self serve yogurt store on the hill next to Rib House and its set to open in Pebruary. Shrum mentioned the Innovation District, how to get the project to stand on its own and how to save money in a meeting scheduled for next Tuesday and will bring to the next Hill Ownership Group. Shrum is looking for clear definition from students as to what to use the space for and to get people to buy into it. There will be a place for CU and UHCAMC to have a role in it. AGENDA ITEM 10 -Matters from the Staff: Cunningham gave a Pro Cycling Challenge update and it was a successful day. It was a major effort for city staff. The bid for next year is needed by Medalist at the end of October. Cunningham mentioned that it was the most successful stage of the race in its last two years. Shrum offered that the Hill did not benefit from the race. Dahl offered that it did scare off people coming into Boulder from other communities. Mitchell mentioned that Nederland businesses did not benefit from the race. Landrith commented on CU Homecoming with the parade route not yet finalized. Iandrith continued that moving the parade to Downtown was discussed and the route would start at 13`h and Penn, up the hill, south on 14th to Euclid, to campus and ending at Waldenburg. Landrith continued that there is hope to create a new tradition. Landrith mentioned issues with parade start time at 9 am on Saturday. The game time is not yet determined. Landrith mentioned a sponsor, Imaging of Boulder. Homecoming meetings are on Thursdays at 3 pm in UMC. Winer questioned if Iandrith has had communications with Brianna, Homecoming director. Shrum questioned if 1JHCAMC will be sponsoring Homecoming and the response was affirmative. 2 Meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m. ACTION ITEMS: MOTION: Shrum motioned to approve the August 15, 2012 meeting minutes. Dahl seconded the motion. Commissioners voted 3 -1 in favor with Mitchell abstaining. Dahl nominated Shrum for chair, Shrum accepted the nomination. Raj seconded the motion. All commissioners were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Dahl nominated Mitchell for vice chair. Mitchell accepted the nomination. Shrum seconded the motion. All commissioners were in favor of the motion and it passed unanimously. Shrum motioned to recommend to City Council the Downtown and University Hill Management, Parking Services 2013 Budget. Mitchell seconded the motion and all commissioners were in favor. FUTURE. MEETINGS September 19, 2012 Council Chambers Regular Meeting APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA ,MANACIEMENI' COMMISSION Attest: Ruth Weiss Bill Shrum, Chair 3