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Community Update Meeting

Community Update Meeting. February 21, 2012. Agenda. It’s Not Too Late Community Misinformation Our Options Councilwoman Shepherd Critical Project Dates Open Discussion. It’s Not Too Late. Public Misinformation. Claim #1 – Community Input. Claim

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Community Update Meeting

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  1. Community Update Meeting February 21, 2012

  2. Agenda It’s Not Too Late Community Misinformation Our Options Councilwoman Shepherd Critical Project Dates Open Discussion

  3. It’s Not Too Late

  4. Public Misinformation

  5. Claim #1 – Community Input Claim “RedPeak has had months of extensive community outreach and robust public engagement” **Source: Mayor’s Letter, Shepherd’s letters, RedPeak press release, Facts Two design meetings in December with approximately 8 stakeholder participants in attendance Final plans shared at 3rd design meeting on 1/25/12 Concept plans were already submitted to City in 6/11

  6. Claim #2 – 20 Concessions Made Claim “Through the design stakeholder group, twenty three (23) areas of concern were identified and to date, RedPeak is confident that it has addressed (note…not met)twenty (20) of these issues” **Source: RedPeak, Denver Post, Westwood Fact 3 firm concessions have been made Outdoor & light pollution Commercial spaces Mechanical issues and utility housing

  7. Claim #3 – Building Height Claim “Building height voluntarily reduced across all three parcels”**Source: RedPeak, Shepherd, Hancock, Denver Post Fact Moncrieff parcel most likely 4 stories because of design difficulties - building is constrained on the east/west line and by the max setbacks Lucrative rental rates because of unobstructed downtown views can be commanded on Meade St. and Lowell parcels 55 to 60 feet tall has been in RedPeak’s initial plan (average five story building is 55 ft. tall)More Height = More Building Expense!!

  8. Claim #4 – Building Mass Claim “Parcel A and B have been reduced approximately 50% in mass from maximum allowable buildout under MS-5, as expressed in cubic feet (length x width x height). Parcel C has been reduced by 69%” **Source: Shepherd Fact The reason for the reduction in mass (cubic sq. ft) of the buildings is due to the zoning restrictions they must follow when building next to properties (ie-residential homes). This requires them to do height step backs therefore losing cubic sq. feet. Again, its what works for them financially and design wise

  9. Claim #5 – Building Density Reduced Claim “Unit numbers have been reduced to 147 from an initial plan for 160” **Source: Shepherd Fact The units haven't been reduced to 147 from 160 in an effort to compromise with the neighborhood. That number was always within their unit # predictions. RedPeak stated their plans would always include a projected 140 to 160 units.

  10. Claim #6 – Parking & Traffic Claim “RedPeak will be providing 47 off-street parking spaces more than required by code, and committing resources for a B-Cycle station near 32nd & Lowell” **Source: Shepherd Fact The 47 off street parking spaces needs to be clarified. In the Design Meeting we were told these spaces were for employees, guests of the residents, and/or specifically for visitors to Red Peaks retail spaces. They are not spots open to the public for the use of visiting other businesses, and they will be monitored Bike Denver Station (B-Cycle) has stated 32nd and Lowell is not eligible for a B-Cycle station. They are only placed in areas within a boundary of others (they have distance to each other requirements) and 32nd & Lowell Blvd. would not meet the required distance, as the closest one to 32nd & Lowell Blvd. is 16th St & Boulder St....

  11. Claim #8 – Step Backs Claim “Significantly more step backs for sides facing residential than what’s required (to closely match adjacent residential heights)” **Source: Shepherd Fact 3 extra feet added between Meade parcel and adjacent north home

  12. Claim #9 – Building Character Claim “RedPeak design will complement neighborhood’s history, tradition, charm” **Source: RedPeak, 9News, Denver Post Fact

  13. OurOptions

  14. Timeline Review and approval cycle for building plans City’s Fast Track Plans Brad Buchanan (Architect) DevelopDENVER (Mayor Hancock) Nanci Kerr (Sky to Ground) End of March?

  15. Volunteers Needed

  16. Open Discussion

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