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West Area PlanSteering Committee MeetingAvondale Apartments, West ColfaxThursday, December 19, 2019

Today’s Agenda• Welcome and Introductions• Industrial Area Follow Up• Survey Results• Trends and Observations:

Residential• Multi-Unit Zoning and Land Use• Commercial Zoning and Land Use• Homework• Preview Public Meeting Exercise

Industrial Area Follow UpSteph Leonard

Community ConversationsSurvey Results

Survey Results: Overview762 community members took the survey, answering more than 11,000 questions and providing 3,000 comments

Total = 471; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey Total = 471

West Colfax, 33%

Villa Park, 21%Barnum, 14%

Barnum West, 10%

Another Denver Neighborhood, 9%

Valverde, 6%

Other, 5% Sun Valley, 2%

Q: “Where do you live?”(% of respondents)

Total = 762; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey

71%

19%

20%

31%

51%

2%

Live in the area

Work in the area

Visit the area

Friends and family in the area

Own property in the area

Other

Q: “What is your connection to the West Area?”

(Select all that apply; % of respondents)


Survey Results: Age

0%

15%

50%

19%

8%

6%

1%

0%

Under 19 years

20 - 29 years

30 - 39 years

40 - 49 years

50 - 59 years

60 - 69 years

70 - 79 years

80 + years

Q: “How old are you?” (% of respondents)


30%

16%

17%

12%

11%

7%

4%

3%

Under 19 years

20 - 29 years

30 - 39 years

40 - 49 years

50 - 59 years

60 - 69 years

70 - 79 years

80 + years

For Comparison: Age Distribution in West Area Neighborhoods

(% of total population)

Total Pop: 37,259; Source: ACS Census Data 2013 – 2017

Survey Results: Race and Ethnicity

80%

19%

2%4%

1% 1% 3%

Q: “What is your race and/or ethnicity?” (Survey Respondents; % of respondents)

WhiteHispanic, Latino or Spanish OriginAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderOther Races or Two or More Races


25%

66%

1%2%

6% 0% 1%

For comparison: West Area Demographics (% of total pop.)

WhiteHispanic, Latino or Spanish OriginAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderOther Races or Two or More Races

Total Pop: 37,259; Source: ACS Census Data 2013 – 2017

Survey Resp.

West Area

Survey Results: Walking and Biking

Total = 471 Total = 471Total = 471

16%

32%

13%

30%

10%

Q: "How easy or difficult is it to walk in your neighborhood?“

(% of respondents)

Very easySomewhat easyNeutralSomewhat difficultVery difficult

Total = 762 ; Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey

18%

37%15%

23%

7%

Q: "How easy or difficult is it to bike in your neighborhood?“

(% of respondents)



Survey Results: Transit and Safety


32%

33%

15%

16%4%

Q: "How easy or difficult is it to take transit in your neighborhood?“

(% of respondents)



9%

39%

18%

28%

6%

Q: "How safe or unsafe do you feel in your neighborhood?“

(% of respondents)

Very safeSomewhat safeNeutralSomewhat unsafeVery unsafe


Survey Results: Shopping and Housing


9%

21%

12%36%

23%

Q: “How easy or difficult is it to meet your daily needs with businesses in your neighborhood?” (% of resp.)



66%

61%

42%

32%

18%

13%

Young professionals

Families

Residents with lowerincomes

Seniors

Residents withdisabilities

None of the above

Q: “Does your neighborhood offer good housing options for the

following groups?” (% of respondents)


55%48%

46%43%

42%35%

34%33%

29%23%

21%20%

12%11%

9%7%

Access to fresh and healthy foodSpeeding cars

Residents feeling safe (crime, street lighting, etc.)More/better sidewalks

Neighborhood beautification and/or clean-upPlaces to shop (familiar and affordable)

Affordable housing (preventing displacement)Safely getting around by walking

Changes to the community and character (gentrification)New buildings and development

Safely getting around by bikingMore parks and/or better park maintenance

Better access to public transit (RTD)Jobs available in the area

OtherAccess to healthcare

Q: “What are the 5 most important challenges that should be addressed in your neighborhood?” (Choose up to 5; % of respondents who selected)

Survey Results: Important Challenges


73%

61%

58%

52%

51%

36%

34%

21%

18%

17%

7%

5%

Grocery stores

Restaurants

Culturally meaningful places/events (festivals, markets, etc.)

Parks and recreational spaces (trails, rec centers, sports fields)

Shopping and entertainment (shops, bars, cinemas, etc.)

Outdoor seating and plazas

Comm. Centers/gathering spaces (library, clubs, senior centers)

Childcare (daycares, preschools, after-school programs)

Educational Opportunities (schools, job trainng)

Medical Services (hospitals, clinics, dental offices, etc.)

Office spaces

Other

Q: “What kinds of places and activities are most important to you in your neighborhood?” (Choose up to 5; % of respondents who selected)

Survey Results: Places and Activities


Survey Results: “Something I like” MapTotal = 792

“Likes”

Source: West Area Plan Kick-Off Survey

Survey Results: “Something to improve”Total = 1100

“Improvements”


Survey Results: “Important Places”Total = 611

“Important Places to My Community”


Trends and ObservationsResidential

Population Growth The West Area has added 6,800 residents (19%) since 2010.

Nearly 62% of this growth (4,300 residents) occurred in the West Colfax Neighborhood.

Housing UnitsThe West Area has added 2,220 Housing Units since 2010.

81% of that growth was in West Colfax (1,800 units), and another 8% in Villa Park(175 units).

Apart from the west side of West Colfax, every neighborhood has added more households than housing units between 2010-2019. This might indicate an occupancy of previously vacant housing units, and/or a “doubling up” of households

The West Area added2,200 units since 2010. 81% of this growthoccurred in West Colfax, with the majority (1,150 units) in the western portion of the neighborhood. The growth in West Colfax represents a 45% increaseover time. All the other neighborhoods grew by 6% or less.

Housing Growth – Housing Units

Across the West Area 55% of housing units are single family detached homes.

In West Colfax, single family detached homes have decreased from 30% of the housing inventory in 2010 to 25% in 2017.

Housing – Unit Types

Western Side• Single family homes

decreased from 43% (800 units) to 27% (600 units).*

• Duplexes increased from 3% to 10%

• Multifamily buildings increased from 29% to 43%

Eastern Side• Single family homes

increased from 19% of housing to 23%.

• Multifamily buildingsdecreased from 35% of inventory in 2010 to 29%

West Colfax – Change in Housing Types

*between 2010 and 2017

West Colfax• 0-1 bedroom units

increased from 1,165 units to 1,509 units

• 2-3 bedroom units decreased from 2,536 units to 2,333 units

Villa Park• 0-1 bedroom units

decreased from 693 units to 565 units

• 2-3 bedroom units increased from 2,004 units to 2,213 units

Housing – Units by Number of Bedrooms

Housing units by bedroom also vary by neighborhood. • 2-3 bedroom units are the

majority in all of the neighborhoods.

• Studios and 1-bedroom units are greater in West Colfax (34%) and in the western area of Villa Park (25%).

• Housing units with 4+ bedrooms is higher in Valverde (26%), Barnum West (24%) and Barnum (19%).

Housing – Units by Number of Bedrooms

Zoning and Land UseMulti-Unit & Commercial Areas

Existing Zoning (E-RH-2.5)

Neighborhood ContextE – Urban EdgeU – UrbanG – General Urban

Dominant Building Form & CharacterRH – Row House

Maximum Building Height2.5, 3

Minimum Zone LotA – 3,000 ft2

ZONE DISTRICT: E-RH-2.5

NOTES:6,000 sf Min. Lot Size50’ Min. Width





NOTES:All units oriented toward primary street


Existing Zoning (G-MU-3 and -5)

Neighborhood ContextE – Urban EdgeG – General UrbanS – Suburban

Dominant Building Form & CharacterMU – Multi Unit

Maximum Building Height2.5, 3, or 5 stories


ZONE DISTRICT: G-MU-3

NOTE:6,000 sf Min. Lot Size50’ Min. Width





NOTE:Side Interior Setback Adjacent to Protected District is 10’
















Existing Zoning (E-MX-2)

1933 Street Car Map

Neighborhood ContextC – Urban CenterE – Urban Edge

Dominant Building Form & CharacterMX – Mixed Use

Maximum Building Height2, 3, 5, 8, or 12 stories


ZONE DISTRICT: E-MX-2






Existing Zoning (U-MS-5)

Neighborhood ContextC – Urban CenterU – UrbanE – Urban Edge

Dominant Building Form & CharacterMS – Main Street

Maximum Building Height2, 3, 5, or 8 stories

Special Purpose X – Special provisions tailored to that zone district (e.g., U-SU-Dx)

ZONE DISTRICT: U-MS-5










Homework Assignment 001Residential Building FormsDropbox Files

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o9yoq31tix04cl1/AADRG3z6n6JrzlizlcPARHHya?dl=0

Public Meeting ExercisesBuilding Form Preferences

Up Next…• PUBLIC MEETING #2

• Tuesday, January 14, 2020 (Weather Delay: 1/28/20)Lake Middle School1820 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 802045:30-7:30 PM

• January Steering Committee • Thursday, January 16, 2019

Sun Valley Kitchen1260 Decatur Street, Denver, CO 802046:00-7:30 PM

1/2 sized maps if we want them

Industrial Land Use Follow Up

Neighborhood ContextE – Urban EdgeU – Urban

Dominant Building Form & CharacterSU – Single Unit

Minimum Lot SizeC – 5,500 ft2

D – 6,000 ft2

Special Purpose 1 – ADU allowed2 – ADU and duplexes allowed on corners X – Special provisions tailored to that zone district (e.g., U-SU-Dx)

Neighborhood ContextE – Urban EdgeU – Urban

Dominant Building Form & CharacterTU – Two Unit

Minimum Lot SizeB – 4,500 ft2

C – 5,500 ft2

Neighborhood ContextE – Urban EdgeU – UrbanG – General UrbanS – Suburban

Dominant Building Form & CharacterMU – Multi UnitRH – Row House

Maximum Building Height2.5, 3, or 5 stories


Neighborhood ContextC – Urban CenterU – UrbanG – General Urban

Dominant Building Form & CharacterRX – Residential Mixed Use

Maximum Building Height5 or 8 stories

Neighborhood ContextC – Urban CenterE – Urban Edge

Dominant Building Form & CharacterMX – Mixed Use

Maximum Building Height2, 3, 5, 8, or 12 stories


Neighborhood ContextC – Urban CenterU – UrbanE – Urban Edge

Dominant Building Form & CharacterMS – Main Street

Maximum Building Height2, 3, 5, or 8 stories

Special Purpose X – Special provisions tailored to that zone district (e.g., U-SU-Dx)

Existing SF Residential Sensitive to Change

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