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Home My WebLink About20132925.tiff. • f,(( '& •• • e• •' •x.41 TOWN OF ERIE 1 8 7 4 October 10, 2013 Weld County Council 1150 "O" Street Greeley, CO 80632 Bruce Barker, Weld County Attorney 915 10th St P. O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Weld County Council and County Attorney - In accordance with the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, C.R.S. 31-25-101 et seq., and as a follow up to discussions between the Town of Erie and the County, attached for your information and review please find a draft of the Historic Old Town Erie Area Urban Renewal Plan and Impact Report. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie is presently scheduled to consider approval of the Historic Old Town Erie Area Urban Renewal plan and Impact Report on November 12, 2013. If the County has any questions regarding the Historic Old Town Erie Area Urban Renewal Plan and Impact Report, please feel free to contact me. Very truly yours, Town A s trator cc: Carolynne White, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Encl: Historic Old Town Erie Area Urban Renewal Plan Historic Old Town Erie Area Impact Report %Man( red? OAS lo1a-1 645 Holbrook • P.O. Box 750 • Erie, Colorado, 80516 • Phone (303) 926-2700 • Fax (303) 926-2705 2013-2925 tee RickerICunningham Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Town of Erie, Colorado October 2013 Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority Town of Erie Board of Trustees Prepared by: Ricker$Cunningham 8200 South Quebec Street, Suite A3-104 Centennial, CO 80112 303.458.5800 phone 303.458.5420 fax www.rickercunningham.com Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Town of Erie, Colorado Table of Contents Section 1.0: Introduction 3 1.1 Preface 1.2 Blight Findings 1.3 Other Findings 1.4 Urban Renewal Area Boundaries 1.4.1 Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Area (Map) Section 2.0 Definitions 5 Section 3.0 Purpose of the Plan 7 3.1 Development and Design Objectives Section 4.0 Blight Conditions 9 Section 5.0 Plan's Relationship to Local Objectives and Appropriate Land Uses 11 5.1 General Description 5.2 Relationship to 2005 Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan 5.3 Relationship to Other Community Plans Section 6.0 Authorized Urban Renewal Undertakings and Activities 6.1 Public Improvements and Facilities 6.2 Other Improvements and Facilities 6.3 Development Opportunities — Catalyst Projects 6.4 Development Standards 6.5 Variations in the Plan 6.6 Urban Renewal Plan Review Process 6.7 Property Acquisition and Land Assemblage 6.8 Relocation Assistance Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 15 Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Town of Erie, Colorado Table of Contents (cont'd) 6.9 Demolition, Clearance, Environmental Remediation, and Site Prep 6.10 Property Disposition 6.11 Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Actions 6.12 Redevelopment / Development Agreements 6.13 Cooperation Agreements 6.14 Creation of Tax Increment Areas 6.15 Tax Increment Financing Area No. 1 (Map) Section 7.0 Project Financing 7.1 Public Investment Objective 7.2 Authorization 7.3 Tax Increment Financing 7.3.1 Special Fund 7.3.2 Base Amount 7.3.3 Increment Amount 7.4 Other Financing Mechanisms and Structures 24 Section 8.0 Severability 28 Appendix I: Appendix II: Appendix III: Attachment 1: Attachment 2: Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan, adopted 2005 Urban Renewal Area Legal Description Tax Increment Financing Area No. 1 Legal Description Town of Erie Area Conditions Survey Historic Old Town Erie Weld County Impact Report Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Town of Erie, Colorado 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Preface This Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan") has been prepared by the Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority (the "!uthority" ) for the Town of Erie (the "Town"). It will be carried out by the Authority, pursuant to the provisions of the Urban Renewal Law of the State of Colorado, Part 1 of Article 25 of Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1973, as amended (the "!ct" ). The administration and implementation of this Plan, including the preparation and execution of any documents implementing it, shall be performed by the Authority. 1.2 Blight Findings Under the Act, an urban renewal area is a blighted area, which has been designated as appropriate for an urban renewal project. In each urban renewal area, conditions of blight, as defined by the Act, must be present, and in order for the Authority to exercise its powers, the Board of Trustees (the "Board of Trustees") must find that the presence of those conditions of blight, "substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfare;" The Town of Erie Area Conditions Survey, prepared by RickeriCunningham, dated February, 2012 and which is attached hereto as Attachment 1 (the "Survey"), demonstrates that the Survey Area (the "Survey !rea" ), as defined in the Survey and specifically "Superblock No; 5" as it is referred to in the Survey Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) and where the Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal !rea (the " Area") is located, qualifies as a blighted area under the Act. 1.3 Other Findings Based on the findings of the Survey, the Area is appropriate for one or more urban renewal activities and undertakings authorized by the Act to be advanced by the Authority. It is the intent of the Board of Trustees in adopting this Plan that the Authority exercise all powers authorized in the Act which are necessary, convenient or appropriate to accomplish the objectives stated herein. Further, it is the intent of this Plan that the Authority exercise all such powers as may now be possessed or hereafter granted for the elimination of qualifying conditions in the Area. As explained in the Act, the powers conferred are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended. Additionally, the Plan is in the public interest and necessity -- such finding being a matter of legislative determination by the Board of Trustees. 1.4 Urban Renewal Area Boundaries The Area includes all properties within the Town limits as delineated in Figure No. 1 and described in the legal description presented in the Appendix. The boundaries of the Area include approximately 319 acres of land generally defined to include 570 legal parcels and adjacent rights -of -way. Geographically, it is generally situated in the southeast quadrant of Evans Street and County Line Road, west of Coal Creek and mostly north of Perry Street, as illustrated in Figure No. 1. In case of conflict, Figure No. 1 shall control. 1.4.1 Map of the Urban Renewal Area (Figure No. 1) The Area map is presented as Figure No. 1 on the following page. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Figure No. 1: Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Area 0 500 1,000 2.000 Fcct Historical Downtown Study Area Parcels "! Historical District Boundary Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 2.0 Definitions Act — means the Urban Renewal Law of the State of Colorado, Part 1 of Article 25 of Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended. Area — means the Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Area and Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Area as depicted in Figure No. 1 and legally described in Appendix II. Authority — means the Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority. Town Board of Trustees — means the Town Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie. Comprehensive Plan — the Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan adopted 2005. Cooperation Agreement — means any agreement between the Authority and Town, or any public body (the term "public body" being used in this Plan as defined by the !ct) respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers set forth in the Act or in any other provision of Colorado law, for the purpose of facilitating public undertakings deemed necessary or appropriate by the Authority under this Plan. C.R.S. - means the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended from time to time. Impact Report — means the Historic Old Town Erie Weld County Impact Report prepared by RickerlCunningham, dated October, 2013, attached hereto as Attachment 2 and incorporated herein by this reference. Improvement District — means a special district created to make improvements, typically to public space infrastructure, in a given area. Municipal Sales Tax Increment Revenue - means the municipal sales tax increment revenue allocated to the Authority as defined in Section 7.3.3 of this Plan. Plan — means this Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Redevelopment / Development Agreement - means one or more agreements between the Authority and developer(s) and / or property owners or such other individuals or entities as may be determined by the Authority to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Plan. Survey - means the Town of Erie Area Conditions Survey, prepared by RickerlCunningham, dated February, 2012, attached hereto as Attachment 1 and incorporated herein by this reference. Survey Area — means the geographic territory defined for the Survey, the boundaries of which are larger than the Area boundaries. Tax Increment Area — means a portion of the Area designated as a Property and Sales Tax Increment Area, as defined and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 7.3 of this Plan. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) — means the net new tax revenue generated within the Area after adoption of the Plan and certification of the base. Tax Increment Revenue — means the property tax increment revenue allocated to the Authority by the Act as defined in Section 7.3.3 of this Plan. Urban Renewal Project — means any work or undertaking carried out under the Act. 3.0 Purpose of the Plan The purpose of this Plan is to reduce, eliminate and prevent the spread of blight within the Area by stimulating growth and investment within its boundaries. To accomplish this purpose, the Plan is intended to promote local objectives expressed in adopted community plans with respect to appropriate land uses, private investment, and public improvements, provided that the delineation of such objectives shall not be construed to require that any particular project necessarily promote all such objectives. Specifically, the Plan seeks to advance the vision and priorities of the Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan (the "Comprehensive Plan"). Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) While the principal goal of the urban renewal effort, as required by the Act, is to afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the Town as a whole, to develop and rehabilitate the Area by private enterprise, it is not intended to replace the efforts of area business development or marketing organizations. The development of properties within the Area will be accomplished through the improvement of existing and construction of new, structures and infrastructure, attraction of new investment and investment in the Area through the involvement of the Authority and Town with participation and cooperation by the private sector. 3.1 Development and Design Objectives All development shall conform to the Zoning Code and any site -specific zoning regulations or policies which might impact properties within the Area, all as in effect and as may be amended from time to time. While the Act authorizes the Authority to undertake zoning and planning activities to regulate land use, establish maximum or minimum densities, and define building requirements in the Area, the Town will regulate land use and building requirements through existing municipal codes and ordinances as may be amended from time to time. General objectives for the Area include -- advancing development for the purpose of generating revenues sufficient to fund public improvements that address conditions of blight -- while facilitating development and redevelopment in the Area and on adjacent properties -- in a manner that furthers the Town's objectives to be a community "which offers its residents/ a high quality of life; a balanced community with a diverse range of housing, employment, educational, shopping and recreational opportunities." (Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan 2005) Specific objectives include the following: 1 Eliminate and prevent blight by facilitating development and redevelopment. 2 Implement elements of the Comprehensive Plan. 3 Support and advance actions identified in existing plans prepared by the Town of Erie related to development of vacant and under-utilized parcels that are consistent with the vision of this Plan. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 4. Improve the relationship between this area and the balance of the community. 5 Encourage a mix of land uses and product types that foster vitality within the Area and compatibility with used in surrounding areas. 6. Provide infrastructure that encourages non -vehicular movement within and to the Area. 7. Increase property values and strengthen the City's economic base; 8. Provide uses supportive of and complementary to planned improvements. 9. Encourage the continued presence of existing viable downtown business. 10. Support local businesses. 11. Increase the capacity and quality of infrastructure in the Area. 12. Support the preservation of historic and other structures deemed significant. 13. Balance infill and fringe development in an effort to keep both healthy. 14. Develop and enhance gateways to Old Town. 15. Enhance established neighborhoods. 16. Support landscaping standards for properties located along Briggs and Wells Streets. 17. Improve the public realm including streetscape amenities. 18. Incorporate safe, convenient pedestrian linkages between the Area and other centers of activity. 19. Advance uses that can leverage public investment in planned improvements. 20. Provide a range of financing mechanisms for improvements. 21. Facilitate public -private partnerships. 4.0 Blight Conditions Before an urban renewal plan can be adopted by the Town, the Area must be determined to be a "blighted area" as defined in Section 31-25-103(2) of the Act, which provides that, in its present condition and use, the presence of at least four (or five in cases where the use of eminent domain is anticipated), of the following factors (see below) in the Area, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare: (a) Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; (b) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions; (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements; (f) Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities; (g) Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title nonmarketable; (h) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes; (I) Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building code violations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities; (j) Environmental contamination of buildings or property; (k.5) The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements; or (I) If there is no objection by the property owner or owners and the tenant or tenants of such owner or owners, if any, to the inclusion of such property in an urban renewal area, "blighted area" also means an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of any one of the factors specified in paragraphs (a) to (k.5) of Section 31-25-103(2), substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. The general methodology for conducting the Survey is to: (i) define the Survey Area; (ii) gather information about properties, infrastructure and other improvements within the Area; (iii) evaluate evidence of blight through field reconnaissance, review of aerial photography, discussions with representatives of various Town departments; and, (iv) record observed and documented conditions as per the Statute. Among the 11 qualifying factors identified in the Act, the Survey identified the presence of the following ten blight factors in the Survey Area: (a) Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures (b) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements (f) Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities; (h) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes (I) Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in (j) Environmental contamination of buildings or property (k5) The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements Within Superblock No. 5, the Survey identified the presence of all of these factors. 5.0 Plan's Relationship to Local Objectives and !ppropriate Land Uses 5.1 General Description Implementation of this Plan supports the objectives and requirements of the Comprehensive Plan with respect to connectivity to neighborhoods, accessibility to open space, completion of infrastructure including activity centers, preservation of natural features and quality design that promotes Erie's unique identity. As development occurs in the Area, it shall conform to the Comprehensive Plan and any subsequent updates; the Town of Erie Unified Building Code and any rules, regulations, and policies promulgated pursuant thereto; any site -specific planning documents that might impact properties in the Area including, but not limited to, Town -approved site, drainage, and public improvement plans; and, any applicable Town design standards, all as in effect and as may be amended from time to time. Finally, existing conditions present within the Area will be remedied by the proposed Plan and funded in part by tax increment revenues and improvements phased as the market allows. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 5.2 Relationship to Erie Comprehensive Plan A general plan for the Town, known as the Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2005. The Authority, with the cooperation of the Town, private enterprise and other public bodies, will undertake projects and activities described in this Plan in order to eliminate the conditions of blight identified herein while implementing the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and any subsequent updates. Specific elements of the Comprehensive Plan which this Plan advances, include the following (taken verbatim). GUIDING PRINCIPLES The following statements describe the community's aspirations and set the direction for the Comprehensive Plan. They demonstrate the general ideals to be sought for the Town within its planning area over the next 20 years, building on the Vision established for the community. Our Vision includes the following key principles: DO A Coordinated and Efficient Pattern of Growth The Town will have a compact pattern that encourages urban growth to locate within the Planning Area Boundary, fosters the efficient provision of infrastructure and services, and balances development and conservation of the natural environment. U© Quality Design and Development Erie will promote a high standard of design for all new development, renovation, and rehabilitation to reinforce and enhance its unique nature for residential neighborhoods, public places, and commercial businesses. 0© Overall Economic Vitality The Town will promote a healthy, thriving economy that provides opportunities for quality employment with livable wages for its residents. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) DO Downtown Vitality The Town considers the maintenance and enhancement and expansion as appropriate of Old Town's vitality to be important to the health and wellbeing of the community as a whole. The plan promotes development and continued enhancement of this core community area as the "center" of the community. DO A Comprehensive, Integrated Transportation System Erie has a safe, efficient, and innovative transportation system that reduces neighborhood isolation and promotes a sense of community by connecting all areas of town, accommodates various modes of public and private transit, and facilitates travel to regional centers. DO Stewardship of the Natural Environment The Town will identify and conserve its natural, scenic, and environmentally sensitive areas including important wildlife habitat, waterways, and visually sensitive areas. Erie will strive to be a clean, sustainable, environmentally -friendly town. DO Trails, Parks and Recreation Opportunities The Town will provide a diverse range of recreational opportunities to include facilities and programming for all ages and varying interests, both passive and active. Trails, parks, and recreation opportunities will be connected with and integrate open space into and between neighborhoods and other areas of the community. DO Protected Lands Program Lands that are permanently protected as open space will be used to maintain the small town atmosphere that has made Erie an attractive place. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) DO Balanced Land Use Mix The Town will work to diversify and balance the mix of land uses as the Town grows. Particular emphasis will be placed on enhancing the local economic base to provide employment opportunities for residents, seeking to achieve a better balance as a place to work as well as live. In so doing, the community will seek a balance between the enhancement of Old Town's vitality and other existing areas of the community and the identification of opportunities for commercial and employment in outlying areas. DO Stable, Cohesive Neighborhoods Offering a Variety of Housing Types The Town will promote new neighborhoods that contain a mix of land uses and diversified housing options that meet the varying needs of its residents, including single family, attached homes (duplexes, townhomes), multifamily dwellings, and housing included as part of mixed -use developments. The Town will work to maintain the quality and character of established neighborhoods and ensure that infill and redevelopment is designed in a manner that minimizes impacts on existing neighborhoods, including rural neighborhoods in the Planning Area. New housing and neighborhoods should be appropriate in size, scale, design and use. New housing areas should be located where residents will have access to the full range of infrastructure, facilities and services that are needed for healthy, livable neighborhoods. DO Provide Infrastructure and Public Services Efficiently and Equitably Erie will coordinate future development and/or provision of capital facility projects and infrastructure, including water, wastewater, fire protection, emergency management services, police protection, schools, parks, and other utilities that affect the quality of life and economic stability of the community. Additional excerpts are presented in Appendix I. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 5.3 Relationship to Other Community Plans Implementation of this Plan will be consistent with development objectives expressed in all community adopted and accepted plans that pertain to development in the Area. 6.0 Authorized Urban Renewal Undertakings and Activities The Act allows for a wide range of activities to be used in the implementation of an urban renewal plan. In the case of this Plan, it is the !uthority's intent to provide financial assistance and public improvements in cooperation with property owners and other affected parties in order to accomplish its objectives. Public -private partnerships and other forms of cooperative development will be key to the !uthority's strategy for preventing the spread of blight and eliminating existing blight conditions. 6.1 Public Improvements and Facilities The Authority may undertake certain actions to make the Area more attractive for private investment. The Authority may, or may cooperate with others to, finance, install, construct, and reconstruct any public improvements. Additionally, the Authority may, or may cooperate with others to, demolish and clear existing improvements for the purpose of promoting the objectives of the Plan and Act. It is the intent of this Plan that the combination of public and private investment that may be necessary to advance the objectives stated herein will contribute to the overall economic well-being of the community, not just the Area. As described in Section 4.0 of this Plan, ten qualifying conditions of blight are present within Superblock No. 5 within which the Area is located, as defined in Section 31-25-103(2) of the Act. This Plan proposes addressing those conditions described in detail in the Survey and summarized below. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) (a) Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures While no interior inspections were conducted as part of this Survey, close external observations indicated that among the structures present within the Survey Area, a significant number (particularly in the Old Town area) suffer from various levels of deterioration and neglect. Both primary and secondary structures exhibited signs of peeling paint, broken windows, crumbling foundations, roof damage and overall property neglect. Some mechanical equipment located outside of select commercial buildings is not enclosed and shows signs of rust. (b) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout can be considered present when existing roads are insufficient to meet the needs of improvements within the Area, or there is a lack of streets or the streets that are in place are deteriorating. Within the Old Town Area, while there is a network of existing streets, many lack appropriate lighting, complete and level sidewalks, and parking areas (the latter being a concern for commercial properties). In addition, many roads and parking areas are a combination of gravel and pavement and exhibit signs of deterioration. (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness Because lot constraints associated with access are typically a byproduct of inadequate streets, the Survey Area suffers from this blight factor for the reasons explained under (b) above. In Old Town, several lots are limited in their usefulness because of size and / or shape, being either too small for redevelopment or to irregular to support a marketable improvement and parking. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions Multiple factors contribute to unsafe conditions in the Survey Area; among them is a lack of complete streets. As explained under (b) above, complete streets provide a safe environment for both vehicular and non -vehicular traffic. Unsanitary and unsafe conditions result when streets lack appropriate accommodations for both vehicular and non - vehicular movement. In the Old Town Area, a combination of insufficient lighting, as well as roads without bike lanes and incomplete and deteriorating sidewalks makes it unsafe for non -vehicular movement. In addition to roadway conditions, additional threats to persons and property include the presence of environmental concerns, a flood zone and high incidence of crime. According to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report (October 2011), there are two areas of concern within the Survey Area and one of them is located in the vicinity of Old Town. According to a FEMA-issued flood map, several parcels located along the !rea's eastern border lie within a 100 -year (1 percent annual) flood hazard zone. Finally, according to the Town of Erie Police Department, Old Town has historically generated on average 19% of all calls for service, a level considered to be disproportionately high. Specifically, this represents the second highest number of police reports taken for all subdivisions or districts within the community. (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements Properties throughout the Survey Area include a mix of maintained and poorly maintained residential and commercial properties, along with vacant and unimproved tracts. While most of the properties within the Old Town Area are improved, many exhibit signs of deterioration, landscaping improvements are inconsistent and in several instances unkempt and there are numerous examples of damage to signs and fences. In some instances, particularly among properties located along the !rea's northern, eastern and southern edges, the lack of fencing or presence of damaged fencing presented an unsafe condition whereas Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) the type of outdoor storage that was present could have presented a threat to people or animals. (f) Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities Public improvements and utilities include streets, curbs, lighting, sidewalks, bicycle paths and trails; as well as water, sewer and storm water systems and both above and below ground electrical wires. When these improvements either lack capacity or are deteriorating or substandard, it can deter development and redevelopment. According to the Town of Erie Public Works Department, overhead utilities (considered substandard and suboptimal) are present throughout and there are numerous infrastructure deficiencies particularly as they relate to roads and storm drainage. (h) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes (i) This factor applies to threats to site users from fire, flooding, environmental contamination and other causes. With regard to fire, according to officials for the Mountain View Fire Protection District, several commercial properties within the Old Town Area are not sprinklered. While the building code does not require that all non- residential buildings be sprinklered (sprinklering requirements are based on classification, size, and presence of possible hazardous materials.), the lack of fire protection infrastructure is considered a threat to users. Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in As explained above, there is a significant inventory of residential and commercial properties in various states of disrepair in the Old Town Area, many of which have boarded up and / or broken windows, fa�ade and roof damage, and insufficient fencing to protect pedestrians from unprotected trash and outdoor storage. In addition to physical Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) deterioration, many of these buildings are also lacking fire protection (sprinklers). (J ) Environmental contamination of buildings or property As identified above, at the time the Survey was completed, the EPA reported two areas of concern within the larger Survey Area, one of which was located in the Old Town Area. (k5) The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements Also explained above, the Old Town Area has historically generated more than 3,100 or 19% of all calls for service, a level considered disproportionately high. In addition to high levels of municipal services, there are also a substantial number (relative to the inventory) of vacant and / or underutilized buildings and / or sites. 6.2 Other Improvements and Facilities There could be other non-public improvements in the Area that may be required to accommodate development and redevelopment. The Authority may assist in the financing or construction of these improvements to the extent authorized by the Act. 6.3 Development Opportunities Catalyst Projects A key concept associated with implementation of the Plan is targeted investment that will serve to catalyze development throughout the Area and fund public improvements. The aggregate impact of potential investment within the Area is reflected in the Impact Report in Attachment 2. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 6.4 Development Standards All development in the Area shall conform to applicable rules, regulations, policies and other requirements and standards of the Town and any other governmental entity which has jurisdiction over all or any portion of the Area. In conformance with the Act and the Plan, the Authority may adopt design standards and other requirements applicable to projects undertaken by the Authority in the Area. Unless otherwise approved by the Board of Trustees, any such standards and requirements adopted by the Authority shall be consistent with all other Town zoning and development policies and regulations. 6.5 Variations in the Plan The Authority may propose, and the Board of Trustees may make, such modifications to this Plan as may be necessary provided they are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and any subsequent updates, as well as the Act, or such amendments made in accordance with this Plan and as otherwise contemplated by this Plan. The Authority may, in specific cases, allow non -substantive variations from the provisions of this Plan if it determines that a literal enforcement of the provision would constitute an unreasonable limitation beyond the intent and purpose stated herein. 6.6 Urban Renewal Plan Review Process The review process for the Plan is intended to provide a mechanism to allow those parties responsible for implementing key projects to periodically evaluate its effectiveness and make adjustments to ensure efficiency in implementing the recommended activities. The following steps are intended to serve as a guide for future Plan review: (a) The Authority may propose modifications, and the Board of Trustees may make such modifications as may be necessary provided they are Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and any subsequent updates, as well as the Act. (b) Modifications may be developed from suggestions by the Authority, property and business owners, and Town staff operating in support of the Authority and advancement of this Plan. 6.7 Property Acquisition and Land Assemblage The Authority may acquire property by negotiation or any other method authorized by the Act, including by eminent domain. The Authority may temporarily operate, manage and maintain property acquired in the Area. Such property shall be under the management and control of the Authority and may be rented or leased pending its disposition for redevelopment. 6.8 Relocation Assistance It is not anticipated that acquisition of real property by the Authority will result in the relocation of any individuals, families, or business concerns. However, if such relocation becomes necessary, the Authority will adopt a relocation plan in conformance with the Act. 6.9 Demolition, Clearance, Environmental Remediation, and Site Prep In carrying out this Plan, it is anticipated that the Authority may, on a case -by - case basis, elect to demolish or to cooperate with others to clear buildings, structures and other improvements. Additionally, development activities consistent with this Plan, including but not limited to Development or Cooperation Agreements, may require such demolition and clearance to eliminate unhealthy, unsanitary, and unsafe conditions, eliminate obsolete and other uses detrimental to the public welfare, and otherwise remove and prevent the spread of deterioration. With respect to property acquired by the Authority, it may demolish and clear, or contract to demolish and clear, those buildings, structures and other Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) improvements pursuant to this Plan, if in the judgment of the Authority, such buildings, structures and other improvements are not to be rehabilitated in accordance with this Plan. The Authority may also undertake such additional site preparation activities as it deems necessary to facilitate the disposition and development of such property. 6.10 Property Disposition The Authority may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property or any interest in real property subject to covenants, conditions and restrictions, including architectural and design controls, time restrictions on development, and building requirements, as it deems necessary to develop such property. Real property or interests in real property may be sold, leased or otherwise transferred for uses in accordance with the Act and this Plan. All property and interest in real estate acquired by the Authority in the Area that is not dedicated or transferred to public entities, shall be sold or otherwise disposed of for redevelopment in accordance with the provision of this Plan and the Act. 6.11 Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Actions Development and redevelopment actions within the Area may include such undertakings and activities as are in accordance with this Plan and the Act, including without limitation: installation, construction and reconstruction of public improvements; elimination of unhealthful, unsanitary or unsafe conditions; prevention of the spread of deterioration; and, provision of land for needed public facilities. The Authority may enter into Cooperation Agreements and Redevelopment / Development Agreements to provide assistance or undertake all other actions authorized by the Act or other applicable law to improve the Area. 6.12 Redevelopment / Development Agreements The Authority is authorized to enter into Redevelopment / Development Agreements or other contracts with developer(s) or property owners or such other individuals or entities as are determined by the Authority to be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Plan. Such Redevelopment / Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Development Agreements, or other contracts, may contain such terms and provisions as shall be deemed necessary or appropriate by the Authority for the purpose of undertaking the activities contemplated by this Plan and allowed for under the Act. The Authority may further provide for such undertakings including financial assistance, as may be necessary for achievement of the objectives stated herein or as may otherwise be authorized by the Act. Any existing agreements between the Town and other parties that are consistent with this Plan are intended to remain in full force and effect, unless all parties to such agreements agree otherwise. 6.13 Cooperation Agreements For the purpose of this Plan, the Authority may enter into one or more Cooperation Agreements pursuant to the Act. The Town and Authority recognize the need to cooperate in the implementation of this Plan and, as such, Cooperation Agreements may include, without limitation, agreements regarding the planning and implementation of projects within its boundaries, as well as programs, public works operations, or activities which the Authority, the Town, or such other public body otherwise empowered to undertake and including without limitation agreements respecting the financing, installation, construction and reconstruction of public improvements, storm water detention, environmental remediation, landscaping and / or other eligible improvements. This paragraph shall not be construed to require any particular form of cooperation. 6.14 Creation of Tax Increment Areas The boundaries of the Area shall be as set forth in Appendix II. As more fully set forth herein Section 7.3 below, it is the intent of the Board of Trustees in approving this Plan to authorize the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) by the Authority as part of its efforts to undertake its implementation. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 31-25-107(9) of the Act, the Board of Trustees in approving this Plan contemplates that separate property and sales tax increment areas ("Tax Increment !reas") shall be created within the Area as development Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) occurs. At the time of adoption of this Plan, the Authority only anticipates the creation of one Tax Increment Area. Notwithstanding such distinction, the Authority is specifically authorized to expend the revenue from property and sales tax increments to the extent authorized by the Act. If new Tax Increment Areas are needed, this Plan may be amended to reflect the boundaries of that new Tax Increment Area. The process for creating a new Tax Increment Area shall be initiated by the Authority as set forth in the Act. 6.15 Map of Tax Increment Financing Area No. 1 (Figure No. 2) A legal description for the first TIF District (the "District") to be established with adoption of this Plan is presented in Appendix II. A map illustrating the boundaries of the District is presented as Figure No. 2 on the following page. 7.0 Project Financing 7.1 Public Investment Objective A critical component to the success of any urban renewal strategy is participation by both the public and private sectors. Leveraging of resources will be key as no one entity, either public or private, has sufficient resources alone to sustain a long-term improvement effort. Typical public infrastructure investments may include, but are not limited to: improving streets and public spaces; providing other infrastructure improvements; completing roads and utilities; completing streetscape elements; improving access and circulation; improving buildings with life safety equipment; demolishing buildings; acquiring property; and, supplementing various other financing mechanisms. 7.2 Authorization The Authority may finance undertakings pursuant to this Plan by any method authorized under the Act or any other applicable law, including without limitation: issuance of notes, bonds and other obligations as defined in the Act in an amount sufficient to finance all or part of this Plan; borrowing of funds and Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Figure No. 2: Tax Increment Financing Area No. 1 0 500 1.000 2,000 Feet Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) TIF Area Parcels („_ Historical District Boundary 0 c6 0 L 65 O O co U) V) a) N 0 creation of indebtedness; reimbursement agreements; and / or utilization of the following: federal or state loans or grants; interest income; annual appropriation agreements; agreements with public or private entities; and, loans, advances and grants from any other available sources. The principal, interest, costs and fees on any indebtedness are to be paid for with any lawfully available funds of the Authority. Debt may include bonds, refunding bonds, notes, interim certificates or receipts, temporary bonds, certificates of indebtedness, or any other obligation lawfully created. 7.3 Tax Increment Financing Activities may be financed by the Authority under the TIF provisions of the Act. Such tax incremental revenues may be used for a period not to exceed the statutory requirement, which is presently 25 years after the effective date of adoption of this Plan, calculated in accordance with applicable rules of the Property Tax Administrator of the State of Colorado. 7.3.1 Special Fund In accordance with the requirements of the law, the Authority shall establish a tax increment revenue fund for the deposit of all funds generated pursuant to the division of ad valorem property and municipal tax revenue described in this section. 7.3.2 Base Amount That portion of the taxes which are produced by the levy at the rate fixed each year by or for each public body upon the valuation for assessment of taxable property in the Tax Increment Area last certified prior to the effective date of approval of the Plan (or future amendments), shall be paid into the funds of each such public body as are all other taxes collected by or for said public body. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 7.3.3 Increment Amount As explained under 6.14 above, that portion of said property and municipal taxes in excess of such base amount set forth in Section 7.3.2 of this Plan shall be allocated to and, when collected paid into the tax increment revenue fund to pay the principal of, the interest on, and any other premiums due in connection with the bonds of, loans or advances to or indebtedness incurred by, whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise, the Authority for financing or refinancing, in whole or in part, the Urban Renewal Project (as defined in the Act), or to make payments authorized by the Act. Unless and until the total valuation for assessment of the taxable property in the Tax Increment Area exceeds the base valuation for assessment of the taxable property in the Tax Increment Area, all of the taxes levied upon taxable property in the Tax Increment Area shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies. Unless and until the total municipal sales tax collections in the Tax Increment Area exceed the base year municipal sales tax collections in the Tax Increment Area, as provided in Section 7.3.2, above, all such sales tax collections shall be paid into the funds of the City. When such bonds, loans, advances and indebtedness, including interest thereon and any premiums due in connection therewith, have been paid, all taxes upon the taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area shall be paid into the funds of the respective public bodies. The increment portion of the taxes, as described in this subsection 7.3.3, may be irrevocably pledged by the Authority for the payment of the principal of, the interest on, and any premiums due in connection with such bonds, loans, advances and indebtedness incurred by the Authority to finance the Urban Renewal Project (as defined in the Act); provided, however, any offsets collected by the County Treasurer for return of overpayments or any reserve funds reserved by the Authority for such purposes in accordance with Section 31-25-107(9)(a)(III) and (b), C.R.S. The Authority shall set aside and reserve a reasonable amount as determined by the Authority of all incremental taxes paid to the Authority for payment of expenses associated with administering the Plan. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) If there is any conflict between the Act and this Urban Renewal Plan, the provisions of the Act shall control, and the language in the Plan will be automatically deemed to conform to the statute. 7.4 Other Financing Mechanisms / Structures The Plan is designed to provide for the use of TIF as one tool to facilitate investment and reinvestment within the Area. However, in addition to TIF, the Authority shall be authorized to finance implementation of the Plan by any method authorized by the Act. The Authority is committed to making a variety of strategies and mechanisms available. It is the intent of this Plan to use or encourage the use of multiple resources either independently or in various combinations depending on the needs of individual urban renewal projects within its planning area. Given the obstacles associated with redevelopment, the Authority recognizes that it is imperative that solutions and resources be put in place which are comprehensive, flexible and creative. 8.0 Severability If any portion of this Plan is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity will not affect the remaining portions of the Plan. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Town of Erie, Colorado Appendix I: Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan, adopted 2005 (excerpts taken verbatim, but formatted for emphasis) Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan adopted 2005 (excerpts taken verbatim) Pages 2-2 — 2-4 Chapter 2: Vision and Guiding Principles GUIDING PRINCIPLES The following statements describe the community's aspirations and set the direction for the Comprehensive Plan. They demonstrate the general ideals to be sought for the Town within its planning area over the next 20 years, building on the Vision established for the community. Our Vision includes the following key principles: DO A Coordinated and Efficient Pattern of Growth The Town will have a compact pattern that encourages urban growth to locate within the Planning Area Boundary, fosters the efficient provision of infrastructure and services, and balances development and conservation of the natural environment. DO Quality Design and Development Erie will promote a high standard of design for all new development, renovation, and rehabilitation to reinforce and enhance its unique nature for residential neighborhoods, public places, and commercial businesses. DO Overall Economic Vitality The Town will promote a healthy, thriving economy that provides opportunities for quality employment with livable wages for its residents. DO Downtown Vitality The Town considers the maintenance and enhancement and expansion as appropriate of Old Town's vitality to be important to the health and wellbeing of the community as a whole. The plan promotes development and continued enhancement of this core community area as the "center" of the community; Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 1:1O A Comprehensive, Integrated Transportation System Erie has a safe, efficient, and innovative transportation system that reduces neighborhood isolation and promotes a sense of community by connecting all areas of town, accommodates various modes of public and private transit, and facilitates travel to regional centers. LIO Stewardship of the Natural Environment The Town will identify and conserve its natural, scenic, and environmentally sensitive areas including important wildlife habitat, waterways, and visually sensitive areas. Erie will strive to be a clean, sustainable, environmentally -friendly town. 1:1O Trails, Parks and Recreation Opportunities The Town will provide a diverse range of recreational opportunities to include facilities and programming for all ages and varying interests, both passive and active. Trails, parks, and recreation opportunities will be connected with and integrate open space into and between neighborhoods and other areas of the community. LIO Protected Lands Program Lands that are permanently protected as open space will be used to maintain the small town atmosphere that has made Erie an attractive place. 0O Balanced Land Use Mix The Town will work to diversify and balance the mix of land uses as the Town grows. Particular emphasis will be placed on enhancing the local economic base to provide employment opportunities for residents, seeking to achieve a better balance as a place to work as well as live. In so doing, the community will seek a balance between the enhancement of Old Town's vitality and other existing areas of the community and the identification of opportunities for commercial and employment in outlying areas. LIO Stable, Cohesive Neighborhoods Offering a Variety of Housing Types The Town will promote new neighborhoods that contain a mix of land uses and diversified housing options that meet the varying needs of its residents, including single family, attached homes (duplexes, townhomes), multifamily dwellings, and housing included as part of mixed -use developments. The Town will work to maintain the quality and character of established neighborhoods and ensure that infill and redevelopment is Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) designed in a manner that minimizes impacts on existing neighborhoods, including rural neighborhoods in the Planning Area. New housing and neighborhoods should be appropriate in size, scale, design and use. New housing areas should be located where residents will have access to the full range of infrastructure, facilities and services that are needed for healthy, livable neighborhoods. 0© Provide Infrastructure and Public Services Efficiently and Equitably Erie will coordinate future development and/or provision of capital facility projects and infrastructure, including water, wastewater, fire protection, emergency management services, police protection, schools, parks, and other utilities that affect the quality of life and economic stability of the community. Pages 3-1- 3-2 Chapter 3: Community Building Blocks During the Planning Process a number of distinct themes or "community building blocks" emerged as being fundamental to the ultimate success of the Plan. While each of these themes is addressed at a broad level within the Vision and Guiding Principles outlined in the previous chapter, a discussion of their role in the intended outcome and application of the Comprehensive Plan is provided below. This discussion is intended to supplement the goals and policies contained in the Plan by providing a more focused explanation of the key principles underlying each theme and the Town's objectives in applying them to future development proposals. Erie's five Community Building Blocks include: O■ Neighborhood Emphasis; n■ Mixed -Use Development; 0■ Gateways and Corridors; O■ Rural Character; and O■ Economic Sustainability. NEIGHBORHOOD EMPHASIS For most of its years Erie consisted of a single, compact neighborhood in what is referred to today as Old Town. Residents of Old Town were able to (and are still able to today, in some cases) walk to meet many of their daily needs and even go to work; In recent years, the Town's compact feel has begun to change as new development has sprung up in outlying areas of the Town's Planning !r ea, far from its historic center and both visually and physically detached from Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) the rest of the community; The goals and polices contained in the Plan are built around Erie's desire to distinguish itself as a community of free-standing, but integrated neighborhoods, linked together —and to Old Town by an interconnected network of pedestrian pathways, trails, and open space. The design of Erie's future neighborhoods is a major focus of the Comprehensive Plan; !lthough their scale and composition will vary from location to location, new neighborhoods should be designed using a common set of principles that include: O■ A mix of uses and housing types O■ An interconnected network of streets, open space, and trails; O■ The preservation of natural features; O■ A clear activity center; and O■ A distinct identity. Pages 3-3 — 3-4 MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT The Land Use Plan (Chapter 4, pg 4-17) includes a new land use category to accommodate Mixed -Use Development. At a general level these mixed -use areas are similar in that they are intended to contain a variety of activities, such as offices, retail, and multiple housing types. They differ, however, in that the scale and configuration of development will vary by its location and development context (i.e., Old Town infill/redevelopment vs. new development). Common principles for mixed -use development include: MIX OF USES O■ Depending upon their location and scale, primary uses for mixed -use development areas may include commercial, office, retail, and/or housing. However, more active uses such as retail and commercial should be placed at the ground level to provide pedestrian interest. Where activity uses are limited, they should be concentrated at key intersections or near major public spaces to maximize public exposure and increased activity levels. O■ Both vertical (stacked) and horizontal (side -by -side) mixed -use is encouraged in Erie provided it is well-connected to surrounding neighborhoods. O■ Vertical mixed -use refers to the integration of two or more land use types within a building, occurring on different floors, one of which is residential. Neighborhood scale mixed -use with retail, office, and residential uses in a pedestrian -friendly setting. A typical example of a vertical mixed use building would incorporate active uses, such as stores, offices, and restaurants, at the street level and residential or office uses on the upper floors. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) O■ Horizontal mixed -use refers to a pattern where several types of uses or buildings, together with residential, are included, as part of a cohesive development in proximity to each other — but each building would contain its own separate use. They would be designed as a set of coordinated uses, with common parking areas, strong pedestrian connections, and similar design features, but would contain separate uses in each building. 0■ Mixed -use development should also incorporate schools, parks, and open space, and other community facilities, where appropriate, to serve the needs of neighborhood residents. Page 3-4 TRANSITIONS FROM AND CONNECTIONS TO SURROUNDING AREAS 0■ In the Old Town area, mixed -use developments should be used to help revitalize major corridors into the downtown core (Briggs Street and Cheesman) and should provide transitions to surrounding neighborhoods. 0■ Larger mixed -use developments should be designed in conjunction with surrounding neighborhoods where possible, providing direct connections and strong development relationships. Page 4-1— 4-2 Chapter 4: Land Use Goal #1: Balanced Land Use Mix Plan for a balanced mix of commercial and residential land uses in Erie. RESIDENTIAL The Future Land Use Map identifies four residential use designations: Rural Residential, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, and High Density Residential. Specific policies are provided for each of the categories, along with a set of general policies that apply to the three urban residential categories. The policies represent a shift towards a more flexible, neighborhood -oriented approach to residential development than is typical of more recent development patterns in the community. The intent is to encourage new neighborhoods to incorporate a diversity of housing (in terms of housing type, density, and price point) and an array of services, such as shopping, schools, and parks that can meet many residents' day-to-day needs within a close proximity; Due to Erie's rolling topography and natural features and current pattern of development, many new neighborhoods will be somewhat isolated physically for the foreseeable future. However, each neighborhood will be linked to adjoining neighborhoods and Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Old Town through a comprehensive network of trails and open space corridors. This network will provide opportunities for residents to walk or bicycle to nearby services and gathering places and reduce the need for cross-town vehicle trips. Opportunities for neighborhoods that are predominately single-family will continue to exist, a balanced mix of commercial, residential, and employment uses is encouraged, but will be driven more by market demand and specific development master plans. Most single -use neighborhoods will occur within the Rural Residential designation and will be encouraged to preserve large tracts of open space through the use of clustering and other techniques. Page 4-3 U RBAN RESIDENTIAL POLICIES -ALL CATEGORIES: U R 1.3 -STREET PATTERNS U rban neighborhoods should be organized around a system of interconnected collector and local streets, as traditionally found in Erie's Old Town neighborhood; Detached sidewalks and pedestrian and bicycle pathways will also be encouraged. Neighborhoods located adjacent to future development areas shall provide opportunities for future roadway extensions. Cul-de- sacs and other dead end streets and alleys are discouraged unless necessitated by the natural or built constraints of the development site, in order to encourage connectivity between neighborhoods. Where cul-de-sacs are used, pedestrian connections shall be provided between streets and adjacent open space areas, trails, or other common features to promote neighborhood connectivity. Page 4-6 — 4-7 MIXED -USE The Future Land Use Plan Map identifies two Mixed -Use Categories: The Downtown District and Mixed -Use; The Downtown District incorporates Erie's historic commercial downtown, and is largely focused on ensuring the compatibility of infill and redevelopment within the area's historic context. The Mixed -Use category is primarily focused on the creation of mixed -use development in areas that are currently undeveloped; however, it also addresses the extension of mixed -use development along downtown's primary gateway corridors The addition of the Mixed -Use category represents a more flexible approach to development within the Town largely driven by the Town's desire to establish itself as a community of neighborhoods; Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) DOWNTOWN DISTRICT POLICIES: DD 1.1 -CHARACTERISTICS The Downtown District designation incorporates Erie's historic downtown commercial core also known as Old Town. The area, focused along Briggs Street between Cheesman and Moffat, and extending west to Holbrook Street between Cheesman and Wells, has a unique historic character and importance to the broader community. The area has traditionally consisted of a variety of civic, retail, commercial, and office uses in a compact, pedestrian -friendly setting central to the Town's historic residential neighborhoods; DD1.2—INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT The Town will encourage infill and redevelopment that is in keeping with the historic character and scale of Erie's downtown; Infill and redevelopment should be designed in a manner that is sensitive to and reflects the character of the surrounding residential neighborhood. All infill and redevelopment will be required to comply with the Downtown Design Standards contained in the Unified Development Ordinance. Important design considerations include: building scale, mass, roof form, height, and orientation, parking location, lot coverage, architectural character, and landscape elements. DD 1.4 —MIX OF USES A mix of retail, restaurants, employment, commercial, office, and civic uses should continue to be encouraged in the downtown. Retail and restaurant uses should be encouraged at the street level to promote pedestrian activity. Residential uses above retail and restaurant uses are also encouraged to further increase the area's vitality; The area addressed by the 1999 Wells Street "Old Town Center" Master Plan should continue to be emphasized as the Civic Core of the downtown. DD 1.5 —RENOVATION AND REUSE The continued renovation and reuse of existing structures within the downtown, is strongly encouraged. DD 1.6 —OUTDOOR SEATING The provision of outdoor dining and seating areas along the sidewalk edge is strongly encouraged to create activity along the street and increase the overall vitality of the downtown. Outdoor seating areas should be located so as not to impede pedestrian circulation. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) DD 1.7 -PARKING DESIGN AND LOCATION New surface parking should be sited and designed in a manner that is compatible with the historic character of the downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. To the extent feasible, off-street parking areas should be located to the side or rear of structures and should be screened with a low masonry wall and landscaping. The continued renovation and reuse of existing structures within the downtown is strongly encouraged. DD 1.6 —OUTDOOR SEATING The provision of outdoor dining and seating areas along the sidewalk edge is strongly encouraged to create activity along the street and increase the overall vitality of the downtown. Outdoor seating areas should be located so as not to impede pedestrian circulation. DD 1.7 —PARKING DESIGN AND LOCATION New surface parking should be sited and designed in a manner that is compatible with the historic character of the downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. To the extent feasible, off-street parking areas should be located to the side or rear of structures and should be screened with a low masonry wall and landscaping. MIXED -USE POLICIES: MU 1.1 -CHARACTERISTICS Mixed -Use development provides a mix of residential, commercial, retail, and office uses in a compact, pedestrian -oriented environment. These areas should incorporate pedestrian -friendly design elements through management of location, scale and orientation of parking facilities, driveways, connective sidewalks and trails, public plazas, and storefronts. MU 1.2 —LOCATION Mixed -Use Development may be located near the intersections of arterials and collector streets, but may also be used to provide a transition between commercial or employment centers and residential neighborhoods. It is also encouraged along the Briggs and Cheesman Street Corridors in downtown. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) MU 1.3 -INTEGRATION OF USES Mixed -use development can occur in two primary configurations — Vertical Mixed- Use or Horizontal Mixed -Use. Vertical mixed -use refers to the integration of two or more land use types within a building, occurring on different floors. A typical example of a vertical mixed use building would incorporate active uses, such as stores and restaurants, at the street level and residential or office uses on the upper floors. Horizontal mixed -use refers to a pattern where several types of uses or buildings are included, as part of a cohesive development in proximity to each other— but each building would contain its own separate use. Either pattern should be designed as a set of coordinated uses, with common off-street parking areas, strong pedestrian connections and similar design features. MU1.4—BRIGGS AND CHEESMAN STREET CORRIDORS The Town will encourage a transition towards a more mixed -use pattern of development along the Briggs and Cheesman Street Corridors outside of the Downtown District in order to strengthen visual and physical linkages to the surrounding community. Mixed -use development in these locations should maintain a more residential character and scale that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods. The conversion of existing residences to lower intensity non- residential uses such as small offices and live/work units will be encouraged, as these uses typically have reduced parking requirements and generate less traffic. Infill and redevelopment may occur at higher densities than exist today, but should be designed to be compatible with existing front setbacks, average building heights, etc. Page 11-1-11-2 Chapter 11: Transportation and Mobility POLICY FRAMEWORK Goal #1: Balanced, Multi -Modal Transportation System Ensure that new development patterns are designed to achieve safety, connectivity, and mobility for all modes of transportation in established as well as developing areas of the community. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Page 11- 4 POLICIES: TM 1.8 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY The Town's sidewalk and off-street path system provides multiple facilities for pedestrian travel throughout the Town. Although often overlooked, the pedestrian mode of travel is significant because virtually every type of travel involves a walking component, usually in the form of connections between modes and activity centers. Pedestrian improvements should be focused on two priorities — (1) providing connections between developments and travel modes and (2) establishing pedestrian -friendly areas throughout the Town to improve quality of life with more mobility choices and new activity areas to live, work, shop, and play. In addition, pedestrian districts should be established for the downtown and other locations of high pedestrian activity and strategic bike/pedestrian grade separations and intersection improvements Page 12-1-12-2 Chapter 12: Housing and Neighborhoods Erie strives to be a community of independent, but interrelated neighborhoods. A continuing goal of the Town is to maintain the high quality and established character of existing neighborhoods throughout the community while promoting the development of new neighborhoods that contain a variety of housing types and densities, with amenities, services and retail to ensure opportunities for a variety of household income levels. As an important means of meeting demand for housing variety and affordability, infill and redevelopment will also be promoted in Old Town neighborhoods, as long as it can be achieved in a manner that is compatible with the existing urban fabric. Goal #2: Protect Existing Neighborhoods Foster the stabilization and enhancement of Erie's established and older core neighborhoods. POLICIES: HN 2.1 -OLD TOWN RESIDENTIAL INFILL The Town will encourage the improvement and revitalization of Old Town neighborhoods. The Town will encourage residential infill and redevelopment that preserves key characteristics and historic features of Old Town neighborhoods and preserves existing housing stock where appropriate. Development standards for infill and redevelopment projects, remodeling, and Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) additions to existing structures will be established to ensure new residences are compatible with existing neighborhood scale and character. Page 13-1-13-2 Chapter 13: Community Character and Design Erie's citizens take pride in the attractiveness and livability of their community; The Town will promote a high standard of design for all new development as well as for renovation and rehabilitation in the Old Town area to reinforce and maintain the established visual character of the community and the quality of life of its residents. In addition, the Town will promote the preservation of the community's natural character by encouraging the retention of open space in all new development. Goal #1: Maintain and Enhance Erie's Character Guide the appearance, scale, and location of development to enhance and maintain Erie's unique character. POLICIES: CCD 1.1 —OLD TOWN The Town will encourage infill and redevelopment that is in keeping with the historic character and scale of Erie's downtown; Infill and redevelopment should be designed in a manner that is sensitive to and reflects the character of the surrounding residential neighborhood. All infill and redevelopment will be required to comply with the Downtown Design Standards contained in the Unified Development Ordinance. Important design considerations include: building scale, mass, roof form, height, and orientation, parking location, lot coverage, architectural character, and landscape elements. CCD 1.2 —OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS Enhance older neighborhoods (e.g., Old Town) by maintaining recent public facilities enhancements, by preserving trees, and only approving infill that respects the distinct neighborhood character. New residential infill development should be compatible in terms of density, scale, setbacks, uses, and design. (Note: Unified Development Code will contain a separate district for Old Town Residential Neighborhoods to support this policy.) Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Page 13-4 CCD 1.6 —OLD TOWN GATEWAYS The intersections of Cheesman / County Line Road and Briggs Street / Leon Wurl Parkway serve as the two primary gateways to Old Town. Development in these locations should be designed to emphasize the gateway through reduced building setbacks, increased building heights at the corner, additional landscaping, and/or the use of other design features. Page 14-1 - 14-2 Chapter 14: Economic Development Employment opportunities and commercial services within Erie are currently very limited. The Town recognizes that expanding opportunities for employment and commercial development is important to enhance tax revenues generated in the Town as well to reduce the need for residents to travel to neighboring communities to work, shop, and meet other daily needs. Goal #1: Diverse Economic Base Expand and diversify the Town's economic base to create primary jobs as well as retail opportunities, in order to increase the Town's fiscal capacity to meet the needs of its citizens; POLICIES: ED 1.4 —OLD TOWN The Town will continue and strengthen its support of existing businesses in the Old Town area and the addition of new businesses, such as restaurants, small retail stores, galleries, and others that are in keeping with the small-town character of the area. The town will also encourage the enhancement of surrounding neighborhoods through the revitalization of existing housing stock and the incorporation of residential infill on vacant or underutilized parcels. Page 15-1 Chapter 15: Action Plan This Action Plan identifies a number of priority items that the Town should implement as soon as possible, to ensure that future land use actions and decisions are aligned with the policies contained in this Plan and with the classifications on the Future Land Use Plan. These are summarized below. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Page 15-5 —15-6 HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOODS The policies proposed in this plan are intended to create an opportunity for individuals who work in the community to live in the community on a permanent basis as well as to address the general issues of balance and quality of housing. The following priority actions are intended to accomplish this goal: 1. CONSIDER ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF ATTAINABLE HOUSING The Town recognizes the importance of establishing a diversity of housing types within the community and to ensure that housing is available to a variety of income levels. This objective is reflected by policies of this plan and implementing regulations contained in the UDC; however, the Town will continue to evaluate strategies that would increase the supply of affordable housing as opportunities arise, such as through the development of inclusionary zoning requirements that require a minimum number of affordable housing units to be built in new developments, regional partnerships, or other strategies as appropriate, including: O■ Varied lot sizes (including small lots); O■ Varied lot configurations; 0■ Clustering; O■ Mix of builders; and O■ Efficiency standards. EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.2. POLICIES TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE UDC The following is a list of additional Housing policies that are being implemented in the UDC: O■ HN 1.2 — Neighborhood Connectivity 0■ HN 2.1— Old Town Residential Infill 0■ HN 3.1— Mix of Housing Types and Densities Page 15-5 — 15-6 COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND DESIGN During the preparation of the Plan, citizens of the community expressed a strong desire to see the Town implement stronger measures to preserve the community's character and image through design, planning, and community -based events. To implement this aspect of the Plan, the following priority actions are recommended: Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 2. POLICIES TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE UDC The following is a list of additional community design policies that are being implemented in the UDC: D■ CCD 1.1 —Old Town D■ CCD 1.3 — Cluster Development D■ CCD 1.5 — Community Gateway Corridors D■ CCD 1.8 — Setbacks and Design of Oil and Gas Facilities Page B-1 Appendix B: Issues Summary The Town of Erie Comprehensive Plan Update was prepared as a series of distinct tasks. Initial tasks focused on the identification and verification of key issues and conditions that served as the foundation for the updated Plan. A variety of issues and conditions were identified as having a significant impact on the future of the Town and region. These issues served as focal points in the development and refinement of the associated elements of the Comprehensive Plan Update and the associated physical, social, and economic consequences. The following issues represent observations based upon discussions with Town Staff, the Citizen's !dvisory Committee, and personal interviews with community resource persons. This summary was used to expand the framework for the planning process and for the development of the goals and policies that will guide future growth and development in the Town. The issues summarized below have been grouped into the following categories: Land Use and Growth Management, Natural Resources and the Environment, Housing and Neighborhoods, Public Facilities and Services, Transportation, Economic Development, Regional Coordination, and Community Character and Design. Key issues can be summarized as follows: Page B-2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT D■ Downtown Vitality D■ I-25 Corridor Development D■ Jobs / Housing Balance Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Page B-4 HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUE #1: PRESERVATION OF OLD TOWN NEIGHBORHOODS Old Town Erie is home to the town's earliest residential neighborhoods, which in addition to containing many historic single-family homes contain a wide variety of housing types, including apartments, duplexes, and mobile homes. Reinvestment has been occurring within Old Town's neighborhoods at both public and private levels, with many historic homes undergoing renovation and with the recent implementation of a streetscape improvement plan that included the addition of sidewalks and tree lawns on all of Old Town's streets. On the flip side, however, private reinvestment has not been evenly distributed and properties on some blocks remain in various states of disrepair, detracting from the community's image. The preservation of and continued improvement of Old Town's neighborhoods is a priority for the community as it continues to grow outward. Page B-6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUE #1: DOWNTOWN (OLD TOWN) VITALITY In recent years a significant amount of reinvestment has occurred in Old Town Erie. Streetscape improvements, facade renovations have improved its appearance and new restaurants have brought an increased activity to the area. The community acknowledges that its desire for new commercial development cannot be achieved solely within downtown due to a lack of available land and the established character of the area. A balance will need to be sought between the maintenance and enhancement of Old Town's vitality and the identification of opportunities for commercial development in emerging market areas such as the south, where several major housing developments are being developed and the east, where the presence of the 1-25 corridor presents numerous opportunities. Also, the limits and boundary of the core area will need to be defined and described. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Page B-7 COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND DESIGN COMMUNITY CHARACTER AND DESIGN ISSUE #1: MAINTAINING CHARACTER UNIQUE TO ERIE Erie's character is often described as being comprised of "a little of everything" meaning that in its most established areas, such as Old Town, neighborhoods feature homes representing a broad spectrum of architectural styles, sizes, types, and ages. Many residents have emphasized the need to value and protect this diversity as the community grows by incorporating its key features into newly developing areas and have expressed concern regarding the uniformity and segregation of much of the housing developed in recent years. Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Town of Erie, Colorado Appendix II: Urban Renewal Plan Area Legal Description Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) Erie Parkwa 0 235 470 a Cheesman, St a I Ila • Lam.. -r 940 Erie Parkway tip 9h� p't , 1 a :i. 40- f . E. -3 . 41, y V . ! 7 -:...�7 ` V . tkl 1i i - a i_ :1 S. ?• Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Boundary Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Area Parcels 1,410 1,880 Feet ar 1-1 1-1111i "0111" 1 October 9, 2013 Ct 0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION - HISTORIC OLD TOWN ERIE URBAN RENEWAL AREA BOUNDARY A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTIONS 18 AND 19, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF ERIE, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT B, ERIE COMMONS FILING NO.1, REPLAT D, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 3399887; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID TRACT, 684 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHERN MOST CORNER OF TRACT M, ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO.3413827; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4 AND ITS EXTENSION ALSO BEING THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ERIE PARKWAY, 1021 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXTENSION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BRIGGS STREET; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4 AND ITS EXTENSION ALSO BEING THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BRIGGS STREET AND ITS EXTENSION, 581 FEET TO A POINT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 7, OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BRIGGS STREET AND ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 2, 137 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, 85 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 5, OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4; THENCE ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 1 AND ITS EXTENSION, 1357 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF POWERS STREET; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID POWERS STREET AND ITS EXTENSION, 859 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID ERIE PARKWAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ERIE PARKWAY, AND ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF ASSESSOR PARCEL 146719249003 AND ITS EXTENSION, 605 FEET TO A POINT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1A, ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 3, 1ST AMENDMENT; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINES OF SAID LOT 1A, 1204 FEET TO A POINT AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1A; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF BLOCK 9, ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 5 2ND AMENDMENT AND THE EXTENSION THEREOF, 323 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT F OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 5 2ND AMENDMENT; Legal Description - Urban Renewal Area.docx Page 1 of 2 THENCE NORTHWEST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT F, 1108 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 18; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 18 AND THE EXTENSION THEREOF, 1220 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 1; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 1, 1018 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF A RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST FLOWLINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD NO. 1; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST FLOWLINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD NO. 1, 2275 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXTENSION OF THE NORTH FLOWLINE OF EVANS STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SAID NORTH FLOW LINE OF EVANS STREET AND ITS EXTENSION, 2993 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF ASSESSOR PARCEL 14671800030; THENCE SOUTH, EAST, NORTH AND EAST AGAIN ALONG THE BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ASSESSOR PARCEL 14671800030, 1176 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RAIL ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT; THENCE SOUTHWEST ALONG THE SAID WESTERLY RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 2845 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHWEST BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT 20, BRIDGEWATER MASTER SUBDIVISION, RECODED AT RECEPTION NO. 3811552; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTHWEST BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT 20 AND ITS EXTENSION, 808 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 20; THENCE SOUTHEAST, 174 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING A CALCULATED AREA OF 319 ACRES. Legal Description - Urban Renewal Area.docx Page 2 of 2 Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Town of Erie, Colorado Appendix III: Tax Increment Financing Area No. 1 Legal Description Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan (10.11.13) 11 Alemag 1 4'001,10.` -snip Hai 0 250 500 Historic Old Town Erie TIF 1,000 1,500 2,000 Feet Co r O N O U U O Ct LL a) 0 LEGAL DESCRIPTION - HISTORIC OLD TOWN ERIE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AREA BOUNDARY A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTIONS 18 AND 19, TOWNSHIP 1 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF ERIE, COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF TRACT B, ERIE COMMONS FILING NO.1, REPLAT D, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 3399887; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID TRACT, 450 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID TRACT B, AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID TRACT B, 234 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHERN MOST CORNER TO TRACT M, ERIE COMMONS FILING NO.4, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 3413827; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4 AND ITS EXTENSION ALSO BEING THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ERIE PARKWAY, 1021 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXTENSION OF THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BRIGGS STREET; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4 AND ITS EXTENSION ALSO BEING THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BRIGGS STREET AND ITS EXTENSION, 581 FEET TO A POINT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 7, OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BRIGGS STREET AND ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 2, 137 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY, 85 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 5, OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 4; THENCE ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 1 AND ITS EXTENSION, 1357 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF POWERS STREET; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID POWERS STREET, AND ITS EXTENSION, 859 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID ERIE PARKWAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SAID WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ERIE PARKWAY, AND ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF ASSESSOR PARCEL 146719249003 AND ITS EXTENSION, 605 FEET TO A POINT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1A, ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 3, 1ST AMENDMENT; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINES OF SAID LOT 1A, 1204 FEET TO A POINT AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1A; Legal Description - Financing Area Boundary.docx Page 1 of 3 THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF BLOCK 9, ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 5 2ND AMENDMENT AND THE EXTENSION THEREOF, 323 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT F OF SAID ERIE COMMONS FILING NO. 5 2ND AMENDMENT; THENCE NORTHWEST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF TRACT F, 1108 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 18 AND A POINT ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718300024 THENCE EAST, NORTH AND EAST AGAIN ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718300024, 313 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718300007 THENCE NORTHWEST ALONG THE SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 200 FEET TO A POINT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718300026 AND A POINT ON THE SOUTHERN RIGHT-OF- WAY LINE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718300026, 116 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT; THENCE NORTHWEST ALONG THE SAID NORTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND ITS EXTENSION THEREOF, 1518 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST FLOWLINE OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 1 THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST FLOWLINE OF SAID COUNTYLINE ROAD, 2152 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EXTENSION OF THE NORTH FLOWLINE OF EVANS STREET; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SAID NORTH FLOW LINE OF EVANS STREET AND ITS EXTENSION, 2993 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF ASSESSOR PARCEL 14671800030; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE SAID WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ASSESSOR PARCEL 14671800030, 491 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400005; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400005, 2551 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAP (THIRD PHASE) OF HUNTLEY CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 2587749; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID HUNTLEY CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, 285 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT, ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400025; THENCE NORTHEAST ALONG THE SAID THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT, 74 FEET TO A POINT AT THE SOUTH END OF SAID ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400005; THENCE SOUTHEAST ACROSS THE SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT, 101 FEET TO A POINT AT THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID Legal Description - Financing Area Boundary.docx Page 2 of 3 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AND A POINT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WESTERLY ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400007; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400007, 87 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WESTERLY ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400006; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE WESTERLY ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400006, 115 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHERLY ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400007; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE SAID SOUTHERLY ASSESSOR PARCEL 146718400007, 274 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF ERIE PARKWAY; THENCE SOUTH 261 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING A CALCULATED AREA OF 263 ACRES. Legal Description - Financing Area Boundary.docx Page 3 of 3 ♦ Ricker Cunningham Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Weld County Impact Report Town of Erie, Colorado October 2013 Prepared for: Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority Town of Erie Board of Trustees Prepared by: RickerlCunningham 8200 South Quebec Street, Suite A3-104 Centennial, CO 80112 303.458.5800 phone 303.458.5420 fax www.rickercunningham.com RickerlCunningham Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Weld County Impact Report Town of Erie, Colorado October 2013 This report outlines the anticipated impact of the proposed Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan on Weld County (the County). It responds to the requirements outlined in C.R.S. 31-25-107 (3.5): C.R.S. 31-25-107: APPROVAL OF URBAN RENEWAL PLANS BY THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY (3.5) "Prior to the approval of an urban renewal plan, the governing body shall submit such plan to the board of county commissioners, which shall include, at a minimum, the following information concerning the impact of such plan: I. The estimated duration of time to complete the urban renewal project; II. The estimated annual property tax increment to be generated by the urban renewal project and the portion of such property tax increment to be allocated during this period to fund the urban renewal project; III. An estimate of the impact of the urban renewal project on county revenues and on the cost and extent of additional county infrastructure and services required to serve development within the proposed urban renewal area, and the benefit of improvements within the urban renewal area to existing county infrastructure; IV. A statement setting forth the method under which the authority or the municipality will finance, or that agreements are in place to finance, any additional county infrastructure and services required to serve development in the urban renewal area for the period in which all or any portion of the property taxes described in subparagraph (ii) of paragraph (a) of subsection (9) of this section and levied by a county are paid to the authority; and V. Any other estimated impacts of the urban renewal project on county services or revenues." 1 Ricker Cunningham Summary of Urban Renewal Plan Development Program The conceptual development program for the Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan is consistent with current policy documents and plans for the Town of Erie. The development program is anticipated to be absorbed over the next 25 years, and the total build -out is summarized in Table 1. Table 1 Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Conceptual Development Program New Redevelopment: Retail/Restaurant/Service Office/Employment Residential Sq Ft/Units 25,000 25,000 25 Source: RickerlCunningham. Development Timing The development timetable for the conceptual program presented above will ultimately be determined by prevailing market conditions. A critical component of the analysis presented here is the assumption that key parcels within the planning area will be developed and/or redeveloped into a mix of retail, office/employment and residential uses. For the purposes of this analysis, it was assumed that redevelopment and new development in the Historic Old Town Erie Urban Renewal Plan Area (the Area) will be substantially completed during the 25 - year development and stabilization period. 2 RickerCunningham Summary Impacts to Weld County For the purposes of this analysis, it is assumed that 100% of the total County property tax increment over the 25 -year period will be allocated to project costs. Table 2 at the end of this report provides a summary of these property tax revenues. Property Tax Revenue Currently, the property tax base in the Area is approximately $1,285,129. During the 25 -year statutory period, the County's share of property tax revenue will be derived from its levy against the base assessed value -- approximately $5.5 million over the 25 -year period, or $220,000 annually (on average) adjusted for general reassessments. After the 25 -year analysis period is completed, the County's share of property tax revenues will increase to approximately $270,000 on an annual basis. These figures reflect the impacts of inflation, conservatively estimated at approximately 1% on an annual basis. County Services / Infrastructure Because the entire Area is located within the Town of Erie's municipal boundaries, there is anticipated to be a minimal impact on County services. Infrastructure impacts associated with the proposed development program are anticipated to be financed by the Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority, the Town of Erie, private enterprise or other sources, but not the County. Impacts to the County's general government services could increase due to an increase in non- residential development, but such impacts should be more than offset by the increase in revenue described above and value increases in properties outside of the Area. Net Impact to County Table 2 also illustrates the net impact to the County over the 25 -year tax analysis period. As shown, the County's net impact, in terms of property tax revenue, is estimated to be a surplus of approximately $4.8 million. 3 04, Ricker ICunningham Conclusion In summary, and regarding "the impact of the reinvestment project on county revenues and on the cost and extent of additional county infrastructure and services required to serve development within the proposed reinvestment area", there do not appear to be any significant additional County infrastructure requirements required to serve development in the proposed reinvestment Area. Further, the County will not provide any public improvements, police, fire, utility or other specific services to serve such development, because all properties in the Area are entirely located within the municipal boundaries of the Town and will therefore be served by the Town. Finally, any additional demands (direct or indirect) on County services due to a general increase in population within the Area should be more than offset (as are all other such costs) by increases in County revenue as described herein and by adjustments in the base property tax assessment roll, as well as increases in property value located in proximity to the Area. 4 ERIE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY HISTORIC OLD TOWN ERIE URBAN RENEWAL AREA TIF ANALYSIS -- WELD COUNTY IMPACT OCTOBER 2013 Cumulative Total I b O. m n O- N N N N N 0 N C M M a '^ ry T 00 m b m m N M b M ,n m en M M ei en ru C W E n 0 ✓ a, CO 41 0 c v .x Z O O LL W 0 • C C C v v > > Q) W K X X X to co n N N N a co ei N N M m N N n L La m 0 O M '1 N O a. 0 6 , N N 3 C w X X N y O 0. Z E S on C C C U u V 0 Development prove § DeveIapmem Program See Ricker Cunningham Town of Erie Area Conditions Survey Erie, Colorado Surveyed and Submitted February 2012 Prepared for: Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority (TOEURA) Erie Board of Trustees Prepared by: RickerlCunningham 8200 South Quebec Street, Suite A3-104 Centennial, CO 80112 303.458.5800 phone 303.458.5420 fax www.rickercunningham.com 1 Ricker Cunningham Town of Erie Area Conditions Survey Town of Erie, Colorado 1.0 Introduction The following report, the Town of Erie Area Conditions Survey (the "Survey") was prepared for the Erie Urban Renewal Authority (TOEURA) and Erie Board of Trustees in February 2012. The purpose of this work was to analyze conditions within a defined area (referred to here as "the Survey Area" and the "Area") located within the Town of Erie and Boulder and Weld Counties, Colorado and determine: first, whether factors contributing to blight are present; and second, if enough factors are present such that the Area is eligible as an urban renewal area under the provisions of the Colorado Urban Renewal Law. As the first step in the determination of blight and establishment of an urban renewal area, preparation of a conditions survey is also an important step in advancing community goals. Whereas the two paramount goals of any urban renewal plan are to eliminate blight and advance the community's comprehensive planning goals, the survey and subsequently the plan are the vehicles where investment and reinvestment challenges (blight) in the area are documented and the strategy to address them, defined. Establishment of an urban renewal plan area, after a declaration of blight, will allow the Town of Erie, through its urban renewal authority, to use designated powers to assist in the mitigation of blighting conditions in the urban renewal plan area and improvement of infrastructure within and adjacent to its boundaries. 2.0 Definition of Blight A determination of blight is a cumulative conclusion based on the presence of several physical, environmental, and social factors defined by state law. In reality, blight is often attributable to a multiplicity of conditions, which, in combination, tend to contribute to the phenomenon of deterioration of an area. For purposes of this Survey, the definition of a blighted area is based upon the definition articulated in the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, as follows: 2 4.1 Ricker Cunningham "Blighted area" means an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of at least four of the following factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare: (a) Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; (b) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions; (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements; (f) Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities; (g) Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title non -marketable; (h) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes; (i) Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building code violations, dilapidations, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities; (j) Environmental contamination of buildings or property; (k.5) The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements; (I) If there is no objection of such property owner or owners and the tenant or tenants of such owner or owners, if any, to the inclusion of such property in an urban renewal area, "blighted area" also means an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of any one of the factors specified in paragraphs (a) to (k.5) of this subsection (2), substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals or welfare. For purposes of this paragraph (1), the fact that an owner of an interest in such property does not object to the inclusion of such property in the urban renewal area does not mean that the owner has waived any rights of such owner in connection with laws governing condemnation. Source: Colorado Revised Statute 31-25-103(2). While the conclusion of whether an area constitutes a legally "blighted area" is a determination left to municipal legislative bodies, this Survey provides detailed documentation of the aforementioned physical, environmental and social factors as 3 see Ricker Cunningham' they exist within the boundaries defined herein. Note: It is not legally necessary for every factor to be present in an area in order for it to be considered "blighted". In addition, a given factor need not be present on each and every parcel or building to be counted, but must be found somewhere in the area as a whole. In other words, the presence of one or more well -maintained, non -blighted buildings or parcels does not necessarily preclude a finding of blight for a larger area in which blighting factors are present elsewhere'. Rather, an area qualifies as blighted when four or more factors are present (or five factors, in cases where the use of eminent domain is anticipated). As explained in item (I) above, this threshold may be reduced to the presence of one blighting factor in cases where no property owners and tenants within the boundaries of the area object to inclusion in an urban renewal plan area. With this understanding, the Town of Erie Area Conditions Survey presents an overview of factors within the Survey Area sufficient to make a determination of blight. Note, that while this report makes certain recommendations related to the presence of specific factors, the Erie Board of Trustees will make the final determination as to whether the Survey Area constitutes a "blighted area" under Colorado Urban Renewal Law. 3.0 Survey Area Facts The Survey Area consists of 1,191 parcels of land, as well as adjacent and internal rights - of -way which collectively consist of approximately 5,471 acres. Generally, the Interstate 25 (1-25) Corridor provides the Survey Area's eastern boundary, State Highway 52 its northern boundary, State Highway 287 its western boundary, and State Highway 7 its southern boundary. Given its size and number of parcels, the Survey Area has been divided into 9 "super blocks" or subareas as illustrated in Figure 1 on the following page. For this reason, the "Summary of Findings" (Section 5.0) provides conclusions regarding the analysis and presence of qualifying conditions by subarea, rather than by parcel. As reflected in Figure 1 on the following page, not all properties within these boundaries were included, but rather select parcels and concentrations of parcels located adjacent to several of the Town's major arterials. Properties within the Survey Area are owned by numerous local, regional and out-of-state interests and all were notified that the Survey was being conducted. While not clearly addressed in Colorado Urban Renewal law, this interpretation has been favored by the courts. 4 • Ricker Cunningham Figure 1: Survey Subarea Map TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS 128/3 i l "I - ti Erie Parkway 7 Boulder County E Baseline Road Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundaries Erie Municipal Boundary 0 0.5 1 I inch equals 1 miles ._..�-.._.;.r 52, TOWN OF ERIE Subarea Parcels Acres 36 2,588 36 28 9 115 4 17 1.016 848 663 32 300 193 636 51 7 13 73 Total 1,191 5,471 Date Thursday. February 23. 2012 RICKER I CUNNINGHAM (303) 458-5800 www.rickercunningham.com 8200 South Quebec Street, Suite A3.104 • Centennial, CO 80112-4411 Ricker Cunningham 4.0 Study Methodology Ricker Cunningham personnel conducted field investigations in January and February of 2012 for the purpose of documenting conditions within the categories of blight shown above. Pertinent Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data from the Boulder and Weld Counties Assessor's Offices and Town of Erie were also obtained and subsequently analyzed. Finally, discussions with Town of Erie staff and TOEURA representatives were conducted and collectively the results of these efforts are discussed herein. Whereas the 11 factors listed in the Urban Renewal Law (see Section 2.0 of this report) contain few specific details or quantitative benchmarks to guide the conditions survey process, RickerhCunningham has developed a checklist of more specific categories of blighting conditions within each statutory factor to aid in the identification and characterization of blight factors. This checklist has been used in nearly 50 urban renewal conditions surveys for dozens of municipalities across Colorado, and the Southern and Western United States. (a) Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures This factor is said to be present when the physical condition of structures in the area present specific life -safety concerns. Sub -categories include: ■ Roof deterioration or damage ■ Wall, fascia board and/or soffit deterioration or damage ■ Foundation problems (can also be inferred from subsidence) ■ Gutter and / or downspouts absent or deteriorating ■ Exterior finish deterioration (i.e. peeling or badly faded paint, crumbling stucco, cracked masonry, etc.) ■ Window and / or door deterioration or damage ■ Stairway and / or fire escape deterioration or damage ■ Mechanical equipment (problems with or damage to major mechanical elements of primary structure) ■ Loading areas damage or deterioration ■ Fence, wall and / or gate damage or deterioration ■ Other structural deterioration to significant non -primary structures 6 Ricker Cunningham (b) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout This factor is said to be present when the layout (or non-existence) of streets or roads creates problems impacting health, safety, welfare or sound development. Sub -categories include: ■ Vehicular access (ingress and/or egress options for automobile traffic are unsafe, missing, or significantly inconvenient for visitor or customers) ■ Internal circulation (non-public, internal roadways or driveways are unsafe, significantly inconvenient or present safety problems relative to their interaction with public roads) ■ Driveway definitions and / or curb cuts unsafe or significantly inconvenient ■ Parking layout substandard causing safety or access problems ■ Traffic accident history (disproportionate share of reported vehicular accidents) (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness This factor is said to be present when lot size or configuration inhibits or is likely to inhibit sound development. Sub -categories include: ■ Faulty lot shape or layout (narrow, triangular, split, or other shapes incompatible with most land uses); an include parcels that are blocked from direct vehicular access by other parcels ■ Vehicular access unsafe, missing or significantly inconvenient ■ Inadequate lot size (i.e. downtown and/or historical environments that have been subdivided) (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions This factor is said to be present when safety hazards and conditions are likely to have adverse effects on the health or welfare of persons in the area due to problems with a lack of infrastructure. Sub -categories include: ■ Poorly lit or unlit areas ■ Cracked or uneven sidewalks ■ Hazardous contaminants ■ Poor drainage 7 e.1 Ricker Cunningham, ■ Flood hazard (within a 100 year flood zone, according to FEMA) ■ Grading and / or steep slopes that presents a safety hazard ■ Unscreened trash or mechanical equipment or openly accessible dumpsters (note - this is scored as a safety problem under this statutory factor even if not a municipal code violation) ■ Pedestrian safety conditions which present a clear danger (i.e., sidewalk problems, lack or crosswalks/crossing lights, fast-moving traffic, etc.) ■ High crime incidence (disproportionate share of police calls for service) ■ Vagrants, vandalism and / or graffiti suggesting an unsafe urban environments (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements This factor is related to factor (a), and said to be present when land and/or structures have been either damaged or neglected. Sub -categories include: ■ Presence of billboards ■ Signage deteriorating or damaged ■ Neglected or poorly maintained properties, streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other public improvements ■ Trash, debris and / or weeds ■ Parking surface, curb and / or gutter deteriorated or an absence thereof ■ Lack of landscaping on properties with an expectation of landscaping (due to zoning or context) or landscaping that has become neglected {f) Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities This factor represents the combination of two formerly separate factors. To that end, it is said to be present when the topography is incompatible with development (hilly, sloped, etc.) or properties are lacking complete public infrastructure. Sub -categories include: ■ Slopes or unusual terrain ■ Street pavement deterioration or absence ■ Curb and gutter deterioration or absence ■ Street lighting inadequate, damaged or missing ■ Overhead utilities in place ■ Lack of sidewalks (or significant damage) ■ Water and / or sewer service missing or in need of repair or replacement 8 411. .1 Ricker Cunningham • Storm sewer and drainage infrastructure missing or damaged (g) Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title non -marketable This factor is said to be present when there are problems with the marketability of property titles, including unusual restrictions, unclear ownership, etc. Due to the expense of title searches, this blight factor is typically not examined unless developers or land owners provide documentation of known problematic title issues. (No sub -categories). (h) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes This factor is said to be present when site and / or building maintenance or use issues exist that may threaten site users. This factor also includes potential threats from fire or other causes. Sub -categories include: ■ Fire safety problems based on discussions with fire department personnel or evidence of recent fire • Hazardous contaminants • High crime incidence (included in other factors) • Floodplain or flood hazard (included in other factors) (i) Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building code violations, dilapidations, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities This factor is said to be present when primary improvements, specifically those described in the context of factors (a) and (d) above, as well as property, poses a danger to the extent that habitation and/or daily use is considered unsafe. Sub- categories include: • Hazardous contaminants • Fire safety problems ■ Buildings and facilities that appear unsafe from exterior observation 9 (j) Environmental contamination of buildings or property This factor is said to be present when there exist threats from chemical or biological contamination. Unlike category (i) above, this factor can be said to exist even when such contamination does not pose a direct health hazard, so long as it causes other problems (i.e. inhibits development). Sub -categories include: ■ Hazardous contaminants (k.5) The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements This factor is said to be present when properties or their improvements are underutilized; or, there is a disproportionate amount of public service being provided. For instance, properties generating frequent calls for police, code enforcement or fire service and therefore, requiring more than their share of municipal services. Sub -categories include: • High fire call volume • High crime incidence (reflected in police calls for service) • Site underutilization (vacant land or buildings) 5.0 Summary of Findings The presence of blight that "...substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare..." [Colorado Revised Statute 31-25-103(2)] It is the conclusion of this Survey that, within the Survey Area described in this report, there are adverse physical conditions sufficient to meet criteria established in the Statute as "blighting factors." As described herein, there are 10 of 11 blight factors present including: (a) slum, deteriorated and deteriorating structures; (b) predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; (c) faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; (d) unsanitary or unsafe conditions; (e) deterioration of site or other improvements; (f) unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities; (h) existence of conditions that endanger life or 10 See Ricker Cunningham property by fire or other causes; i) buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy; (j) environmental contamination; and, k.5) substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements. Factors that were either observed or identified included several dilapidated structures that appeared unsafe and / or unhealthy in and around the Historic Downtown Erie area (Subarea 5), inadequate provisions for vehicular and pedestrian movement and inadequate public improvements particularly in the large tracts of land located adjacent to the 1-25 Corridor and south on County Line Road, environmental contamination, and the presence of a flood zone which, when taken together along with obvious site underutilization and building vacancies, could lead the legislative body to a finding that the Survey Area is blighted. Ten of the 11 possible qualifying blight factors specified by the law were found to at least some extent in the Survey Area as a whole (all of which were also found to be present and significant in terms of their potential to "negatively impact welfare, safety and development potential"), each of which is described in detail in the discussion that follows. (a) Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures No interior inspections were conducted as part of this Survey, but close external observations indicate that among the structures present within the Area, a significant number (particularly in the Historic Downtown Erie area (Subarea 5) suffer from various levels of deterioration and neglect. Both primary and secondary structures exhibited signs of peeling paint, broken windows, crumbling foundations, roof damage and overall property neglect. Some mechanical equipment located outside of select commercial buildings is not enclosed and shows signs of rust. Within Subarea 6 and the Austin Industrial Park specifically, as well as along several major arterials, there is evidence of fence damage and other non-structural deterioration. The following sub -categories of factor (b) were found in the Survey Area: ■ Roof deterioration and damage (Subarea 5) ■ Wall, fascia board and soffit deterioration and damage (Subareas 5 and 7) ■ Foundation problems (can also be inferred from subsidence) (Subarea 5) ■ Gutter and downspout deterioration (Subarea 5) ■ Exterior finish deterioration (Subarea 5) ■ Window and door deterioration and damage (Subarea 5) 11 'ow 4IPP Ricker Cunningham ■ Mechanical equipment damage (Subareas 5 and 9) ■ Loading area damage and deterioration (Subarea 5) ■ Fence, wall, gate damage and deterioration (Subareas 5, 7 and 9) ■ Deteriorating structures (Subareas 5 and 7) (b) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout can be considered present when existing roads are insufficient to meet the needs of improvements within the Area, or there is a lack of streets or the streets that are in place are deteriorating. Within the Survey Area, both conditions exist. Subareas 1 through 4 and 6 through 9 have several vacant (lacking horizontal and vertical infrastructure) and unimproved (lacking significant vertical structures) parcels lacking internal roadways and adequate points of access (driveway definition). Along with a lack of internal streets is a lack of lighting (internal), sidewalks and parking areas making the properties within these subareas largely inaccessible and deficient in terms of improvements required by zoning. Within the Historic Downtown Erie (Subarea 5), Austin Industrial (Subarea 6) and Airpark (Subarea 7) areas, existing roads and parking areas are frequently a combination of gravel and pavement and many exhibit deterioration. The following sub -categories of factor (b) were found in the Survey Area: ■ Vehicular access, both ingress and egress are either lacking or awkward (Subareas 1 — 8) ■ Complete streets do not exist making conditions unsafe (Subareas 1— 8) ■ Driveway definitions and curb cuts are unsafe and do not exist (Subareas 1 — 9) ■ Parking layout substandard (Subareas 5 — 8) (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness Because lot constraints associated with access are typically a byproduct of inadequate streets, the Survey Area suffers from this blight factor for the reasons explained under (b) above. In addition to poor vehicular access and a lack of roadway improvements for both vehicular and non -vehicular movement, parcels within Subareas 1 through 4 and 6 through 9 have limited use in their current condition due to size (large). Conversely, several lots in the Historic Downtown 12 see Ricker Cunningham Erie area (Subarea 5) have limited usefulness due to their size (and / or shape) being either too small (for redevelopment) or irregular. A data search of well surface locations published by the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission showed that there are numerous active and drilled, planned and undrilled oil and gas facilities within the Survey Area. Whereas acquisition of mineral rights for oil and gas drilling and the easements associated with well drilling can be expensive and difficult to acquire. For this reason, they are often an encumbrance to development and identified here as present and an impact to property usefulness. The following sub -categories of factor (c) were found in the Survey Area: ■ Faulty lot shape or layout (Subareas 1 - 9) ■ Vehicular access unsafe, missing or significantly inconvenient (Subareas 1 - 9) ■ Inadequate lot size (Subareas 1, 2, 4 - 7, 9) (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions Multiple factors contribute to unsafe conditions in the Survey Area, among them a lack of complete streets. As explained under (b) above, complete streets provide a safe environment for both vehicular and non -vehicular traffic. Unsanitary and unsafe conditions can also result from the presence of environmental concerns, flood zones, and other physical site constraints, as well as incidents of crime. According to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report (October 2011), there are two areas of concern within the Survey Area with regard to environmental contamination. One is classified as a brownfield property and the other as possessing hazardous waste. These parcels are located in Subareas 1, 3 and 5. While properties in the Area are generally flat, a FEMA-issued flood map (Community Panel 080181 0001 D) was examined for the Survey Area, indicating that a 100 -year (1 percent annual) flood hazard zone impacts properties within Subareas 5, 6 and 7. Its location is reflected in the map in Figure 3. Location within a flood hazard zone represents an endangerment to property and (to a lesser extent) life from this "other cause." 13 t der +� Ricker Cunningham Figure 2: TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS ACTIVE OR DRILLED AND PLANNED OR UNDRILLED OIL AND GAS WELLS n I i j • I 1 �I ;l Erie Parkway O e6 Boulder County E Baseline Road • Active or Drilled Oil and Gas Well o Planned or Undrilled Oil and Gas Well Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundaries i i Erie Municipal Boundary Well Surface Locations Source Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, No:wnbe' 8 2011 -1101.1 0 0.5 1 2. Iles Weld County I- • • TOWN OF ERIE O p O O e o O o O O O O O1O O O O O 7 I j s Subarea Parcels Acres Ism 4 1 inch equals I moles 36 2,588 36 28 9 115 17 1,016 848 663 32 300 193 7 13 636 51 73 Total 1,191 5,471 1 < < bruary 23. 2017 RICKER I CUNNINGHAM (303) 458-5800 www.rickercunningham.com 8200 South Quebec Street. Suite A3-104 - Centennial, CO 80112-4411 180'.1 Ricker Cunningham Figure 3: TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS 100 YEAR FEMA FLOOD ZONES {287 r• • Eric Parkway i Boulder County i c 'At . • 1 E Baseline Road I 100 Year Flood Zones i Survey Area Outside of Municipal Bouriclanes Erie Municipal Boundary i TOWN OF ERIE i Subarea Parcels Acres 4 36 28 9 17 848 32 115 1.016 663 300 193 7 13 636 51 73 Total 1.191 5,471 36 2,588 y Y h A 2 4, U- T r - V r 0 RICKER I CUNNINGHAM (303) 458-3800 www.rickercunningham.com 8200 South Quebec Street, Suite A3-104 - Centennial, CO 80112-4411 Ricker Cunningham With regard to incidents of crime, according to the Erie Police Department, the Historic Downtown Erie (Subarea 5) has generated more than 3,100 calls for service since January 2008, a figure considered disproportionately high (19% of all reports) when compared with other sectors of the Town. Specifically, this represents the second highest number of police reports taken for all subdivisions within the community. Historic Downtown Erie has the highest number of incidents on a per capita basis, though, given its density. The following sub -categories of factor (d) were found in the Survey Area: ■ Poorly lit and unlit areas (Subareas 1 - 9) ■ Cracked and uneven sidewalks (Subareas 5 and 6) ■ Hazardous contaminants (Subareas 1, 3 and 5) ■ Poor drainage (Subareas 5, 7 and 9) ■ Flood hazard (Subareas 5 - 7) ■ Grading and steep slopes (Subareas 4, 7 and 9) ■ Unscreened trash and mechanical equipment, as well as openly accessible dumpsters (Subareas 5) ■ Pedestrian safety conditions which present a clear danger (Subareas 1- 8) ■ High crime incidence (Subarea 5) ■ Graffiti (Subarea 5) (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements Sites in the Survey Area include a mix of maintained and poorly maintained residential and commercial properties, along with vacant and unimproved tracts. Many parking surfaces, on- and off -site, are cracked or a combination of gravel and paving. The age and quality of landscaping and signage varies significantly within the Area and even within the subareas. Generally, Subareas 5, 6, 7 and 9 exhibited the most instances of site deterioration. Specifically, there is sign damage in Subareas 5, 7 and 9. There are weeds and a lack of landscaping in Subarea 5, and Subareas 5 through 7, respectively. Finally, there is parking surface deterioration in Subareas 5 and 7. Unimproved properties that exhibited this factor were identified because they lacked specific improvements required by zoning. The following sub -categories of factor (e) were found in the Survey Area: 16 • Ricker Cunningham • Signage deteriorating and damaged (Subareas 5, 7 and 9) • Neglected and poorly maintained properties, streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other public improvements (Subarea 5) • Trash, debris and weeds (Subarea 5) • Parking surface, curb and gutter deterioration and or an absence (Subareas 5 and 7) • Lack of landscaping (Subareas 5 - 7) (f) Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities While the Survey Area is generally flat but does include instances of hilly areas in Subareas 4, 5, 7 and 9. With regard to improvements and utilities, these include streets, curbs, lighting, sidewalks, bicycle paths and trails, as well as the presence of overhead utilities and the capacity of water, sewer and storm sewer infrastructure. The absence of streets, lighting, sidewalks, bicycle paths and trails are addressed under factors (a), (b), and (c) above and provided in detail on the following page. Overhead utilities are visible throughout the Historic Downtown Erie area (Subarea 5), as well as in Subareas 7 and 9. The absence and capacity of water, sewer and storm sewer infrastructure by subarea is described below. According to the Town of Erie Public Works Department, there are several infrastructure deficiencies within the Survey Area. These items are summarized by infrastructure category and by impacted subarea (in parentheses) as follows: Roads • State Highway 52 at Weld County Roads 3, 5 and 7 are stop -controlled intersections that will need traffic signals (1) • Weld County Road 12 east of Weld County 7 is a gravel road (1) • Jasper Road and Jay Road are two lane roads without bike shoulders and require alignment improvements at curves (5) • Weld County 10Y2 is a two lane road without bike shoulders (4) • Weld County 1 1/2 is a gravel road located in the County (4) • Weld County 10 between Weld County 3 and 1-25 is a gravel road (1, 4) • Erie Parkway east of Briggs Street crosses Coal Creek at a sharp turn; a new bridge is required to straighten alignment (5) • Erie Parkway, east of Briggs Street to 1-25, does not have street lights (1 through 5) • Erie Parkway at Weld County Roads 3, 5, and 7 are all stop -controlled intersections, which will require traffic signals in the future (1,4) • Arapahoe Road at County Line is a stop -controlled intersection needing traffic signal (6) • Arapahoe Road and SH 287 intersection improvements including an additional through lane and double left turn are needed (9) 17 • Ricker Cunningham • Arapahoe Road improvements east and west of SH 287 are needed including shoulder and additional through lanes (9) • East County Line Road at South Main Street alignment requires improvements (7) • East County Line Road north of Jay Road is a two lane roadway without bike shoulders (5) • Airport Drive north of SH 7 is a stop -controlled intersection that requires a signal (7) • Airport Drive is a two lane roadway without bike shoulders (7) • Roadway improvements are needed for Sheridan Boulevard (8) • Additional access will be needed to SH 287 with a signal between Sheridan Boulevard and Mountain View Boulevard (8) • Bonanza Drive is a two lane roadway without a bike shoulder and street lights (7) • Weld County 3 north of Erie Parkway is a gravel road (4) • Weld County 5 is a two lane road without bike shoulders (1) • Weld County 7 two lane without bike shoulders (1, 3) • 1-25 at Erie Parkway needs signals at ramps in the future (1, 2) • 1-25 at Weld County 10 will need an interchange in the future (1) • 1-25 at Weld County 12 will need an interchange in the future (1) • Streets in Airpark Subdivision need sidewalks, drainage improvements, street repairs, and street lights (7) • Austin Industrial Park lacks sidewalks and needs drainage improvements (5) • SH 7 realignment needed to connect to Arapahoe Road (7) • Arapahoe Road needs wider shoulder to accommodate bike lanes between 119th and County Line Road (6) • Vista Point Estates needs a sidewalk (6) • Briggs Street north of Evans needs the sidewalk extended on the west side (5) • North and east sides of Vista Parkway in Vista Point need sidewalks (6) • Vista Parkway west of Coal Creek needs a sidewalk (6) • Left turn lane needed at the intersection of Bonnell Ave and County Line Road (5) • County Line Road at Vista Parkway, Bonnell Avenue, Austin Avenue, and Maxwell Avenue are all stop -controlled intersections, which will require traffic signals in the future (5, 6) • County Line Road between Balcom and Cheesman do not have sidewalks on east side of road, limiting access for children walking to elementary school (5) • County Line Road at South Main has line of site issues and intersection needs to be relocated (7) • County Line Road between Moffatt and Cheesman needs left turn lane for access to elementary school (5) • County Line Road at Bonnell needs left turn lane onto Bonnell (5) • Weld County Road 5 north of Highway 52 needs bridge improvements over the Sullivan Ditch (1) • Meller Street is only half -built north of Sunwest to just south of Telleen (5) Water and Waste Water Infrastructure • The waterline in Cessna Drive north of Commander Drive should be looped (6) • No sewer are present south and west of SH 287 and Arapahoe Road (9) • Upsizing required in existing sanitary sewer downstream of SH 287 and Arapahoe Road (9) 18 coso- See Ricker Cunningham • Lift Station needed at SH 7 and Sheridan Blvd (8) ■ Waterline extensions required for development north of Erie Parkway and east of Weld County Road 3 (1, 4) • Waterline extension required for development south and west of SH 287 and Arapahoe Road (9) • Sanitary sewer improvements required for development north of Erie Parkway and east of Weld County Road 3, except for the southerly end of Section 17, and south of Erie Parkway east of Weld County Road 7 (1 through 4) • Sanitary sewer improvements are required for the northeast corner of SH 7 and Bonanza Drive (7) Storm Drainage • Coal Creek south of Erie Commons and north of Briggs Street is in need of improvement to reduce erosion and stabilize the side slopes (5) ■ Channel needed in Vista Ridge (7) ■ Storm outfall improvements needed downstream of SH 287 and Arapahoe Road (9) The following sub -categories of factor (f) were found in the Survey Area: • Slopes and unusual terrain (Subareas 4, 5, 7 and 9) ■ Street pavement absence and deterioration (Subareas 1- 5 and 6 - 9) • Curb and gutter absence (Subareas 1 - 5, and 7) • Street lighting inadequate and missing (Subareas 1 - 5, and 7) • Overhead utilities (Subareas 5, 6, 7 and 9) ■ Lack of sidewalks (where lighting, curbs and gutters are missing) (Subareas 1 - 5, and 7) • Water and sewer service incomplete (Subareas 1 - 4 and 7 - 9) • Storm sewer and drainage incomplete and inadequate (Subareas 5, 7 and 9) (g) Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title non -marketable A title search was not completed for the purpose of this analysis. (h) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes This factor applies to threats to site users from fire, flooding, environmental contamination and other causes. With regard to fire, according to officials for the Mountain View Fire Protection District, several commercial properties within the Survey Area are not sprinklered. While the building code does not require that all non-residential buildings be sprinklered, the lack of fire protection infrastructure could be considered a threat to users. Having said this, it is difficult to be precise about where these properties are located, other than in Historic Downtown Erie 19 ctrtirre volt Ricker Cunningham (Subarea 5) where fire officials were able to cite specific examples. (Note: Sprinklering requirements are based on classification, size, and presence of possible hazardous materials.) Unimproved and vacant parcels not serviced by water or lacking the appropriate flow or pressure could be considered to be a threat were a fire to occur, however, officials explain that they have the equipment (tanker trucks) to address the types of fires that might occur on these types of properties. As reported above, there are two areas of concern within the Survey Area. One is classified as a brownfield property and the other as possessing hazardous waste and the affected parcels are located in Subareas 1, 3 and 5. Also reported above, the Historic Downtown Erie area (Subarea 5) generates a disproportionately high number of 911 calls when compared with other sectors of the community. Specifically, Historic Downtown Erie represents the second highest number of police reports taken for all subdivisions within the community. Finally, a flood hazard zone impacts properties within Subareas 5, 6 and 7. The following sub -categories of factor (h) were found in the Survey Area: • Fire safety problems based on discussions with fire department personnel or evidence of recent fire (Subareas 1, 2 and 5 - 7) • Hazardous contaminants (Subareas 1, 3 and 5) • High crime incidence (included in other factors) (Subarea 5) • Floodplain or flood hazard (included in other factors) (Subareas 5 - 7) (i) Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building code violations, dilapidations, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities As explained under factor (a) above, there is a significant inventory of residential and commercial properties in various states of disrepair, many of which have boarded up and / or broken windows, facade and roof damage, and insufficient fencing to protect pedestrians from unprotected trash and outdoor storage. In addition to physical deterioration, many of these buildings are also lacking fire protection (sprinklers). Finally, two parcels have been identified as areas of environmental concern by the EPA. These parcels are located in Subareas 1, 3 and 5. 20 mss`': mioi r.� Ricker Cunningham The following sub -categories of factor (i) were found in the Survey Area: • Hazardous contaminants • Fire safety problems ■ Buildings and facilities that appear unsafe (j) Environmental contamination of buildings or property As identified in Factor (d), (h) and (i) above, in October 2011, the EPA reported two areas of concern within the Survey Area with regard to environmental contamination. One it classified as a brownfield property and the other as possessing hazardous waste. Impacted parcels are located in Subareas 1, 3 and 5. The following sub -category of factor (j) was found in the Survey Area: ■ Hazardous contaminants (k.5) The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements As explained above, Historic Downtown Erie (Subarea 5) has generated more than 3,100 calls for service since January 2008, or 19% of all reports by subdivisions within the Town and the highest number on a per capita basis. In addition to high levels of municipal services, there is substantial physical underutilization and vacancy of both sites and buildings. The following sub -categories of factor (k.5) were found in the Survey Area: • High crime incidence (reflected in police calls for service) • Site underutilization (vacant land and buildings) Summary of Factors Table 1 summarizes the findings across all surveyed subareas. As shown, ten factors of the 11 total possible factors were found, to some extent, within the Survey Area. In this case, all ten factors (as discussed earlier) were present to a degree that appeared likely to have a significantly negative impact on safety, welfare and/or sound development. 21 ewe Ricker Cunningham Figure 2 illustrates the general location the above factors were present within the Survey Area. Table 1 Town of Erie Area Conditions Survey Summary of Findings Blight Qualifying Factor Present (a) X (b) X (c) X (d) X (e) X (f) X (g) (h) X (i) X (j) X (k5) X Total Factors 10 Source: Ricker Cunningham. 22 'Sear • Ricker Cunningham Appendix A: Survey Conditions (Factors) by Location 23 • Ricker Cunningham Factor (a) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (a) PRESENT Legend 0 r 0.5 Factor 'a' Not Present Factor 'a' Present Erie Parkway Boulder Count} 1 1 inch equals 1 miles E Baseline Road I 2 Miles 6 TOWN OF ERIE 81 Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary Erie Municipal Boundary t CD 1 Date Monday. February 20. 2012 24 • Ricker Cunningham Factor (b) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (b) PRESENT Legend J Factor 'b' Present Factor 'b' Not Present Tel a cc, c, IO, WI ri Erie Parkway r Boulder County 0 0.5 1 1 inch equals 1 miles E Baseline Road 2 Hiles 5 Weld County Erte Parkway Mineral Road irs • -l- - --'' r- - - TOWN OF ERIE 1n J Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary Erie Municipal Boundary • 1 Date Monday, February 20. 2012 • fir' •.� Ricker Cunningham Factor (c) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (c) PRESENT Legend I Factor 'c' Present Factor'c' Not Present •- • • Erie Parkway 1 E.._ r" __ .,.4_ ! i / i i I I Boulder County Liy I I E Baseline Road i ceItY G � j I zit of --. v! i uq 0 0.5 1 2 Miles 1 met, equals 1 miles Weld County TOWN OF ERIE MineratRoad 8 1i Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary Erie Municipal Boundary 1 Date Monday, February 20, 2012 Factor (d) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (d) PRESENT Legend Factor 'd' Present Factor 'd' Not Present • I Mineral. Road 3 j I =1 u! WI --I .J r. Erie Parkway Boulder County E Baseline Road 0 0.5 1 2 Miles 1 inch equals 1 miles 6 Weld County Erie Parkway 3 TOWN OF ERIE Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary i Erie Municipal Boundary r -I 2. • r 1/ Date. Monday, February 20. 2012 27 Ricker Cunningham Factor (e) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (e) PRESENT Legend Factor 'e' Present Factor 'e' Not Present -_..4,.,r.. I— -I ,�.. i r' Erie Parkway Boulder County 411 E Baseline Road 0 05 1 2 Mites 1 inch equals 1 miles 4 Erie Parkw;3 TOWN OF ERIE 8 Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary i I Erie Municipal Boundary 1 Date: Monday, February 20. 2012 Ricker Cunningham Factor (f) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (1) PRESENT Legend Factor 'f Present Factor 'f Not Present I I r- I i 1 • I e Mineral Road j 1 C + / 1 1 i WI I ' Erie Parkway Boulder County E Baseline Road 0 0.5 1 2 Miles I .ncr equals 1 miles Weld County Erie Parkway TOWN OF ERIE Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary i i Erie Municipal Boundary -41 41 She Ricker Cunningham Factor (g) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (g) PRESENT Legend {2873 Factor 'g' Present Factor 'g' Not Present r• - S ) Erie Parkway 7 1 Boulder County E Baseline Road 0 05 1 2 Miles 1 inch equals 1 mires • 7 Mineral Road Weld County 4 Erie Parkway r . TOWN OF ERIE 8 XY 1 Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary i i Ene Municipal Boundary I r-i Date Monday. Fet 4 � ewe of Ricker Cunningham Factor (h) Legend 2873 TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS Factor 'h' Present Factor 'h' Not Present r.1 SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (h) PRESENT Erie Parkway Boulder County E Baseline Road 0 0.5 1 2 Miles 1 inch equals 1 Miles 1 i • G r t I I i i • • 52 Weld County 4 —_lrie.Parkway TOWN OF ERIE Mineral Road r- i irs Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary Erie Municipal Boundary 1 • �1 Date. Monday, February 20, 2012 _� Ricker Cunningham Factor (i) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (i) PRESENT Legend 0 I � Factor'I' Present Factor 'i' Not Present Mineral Road ( a� alr----.----- 3 j i 31 a-- 4 --•- o, i rt. y• •J r .J L I r I ri Erie Parkway i i_ 1 I I 1 Boulder County 1 I E Baseline Road i 05 1 1 .ncb equals 1 miles 2 Miles Weld County 4 Erie Parkway TOWN OF ERIE 8 Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary i I Erie Municipal Boundary • • 1 Date. Monday, February 20, 2012 • Ricker Cunningham Factor (j) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION U) PRESENT Legend L 1287 Factor Present Factor j' Not Present ate" I i . i 11 • ; Erie Parkway Boulder County E Baseline Road 0 05 1 2 Miles 1 :ncn equals 1 miles 1 I t I 6 S. TOWN OF ERIE 7 I 8`1. Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary Ene Munici pal Boundary 1 N N 0 N Date. Monday, Febru Ricker Cunningham Factor (k5) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS SUBAREAS WITH CONDITION (kS) PRESENT Legend p I Factor 'k5" Present Factor 'k5' Not Present • L.. ccel G C' CI 01, 0' :I W� . - • Erie Parkway r-• r Boulder County E Baseline Road 0 05 1 1 ncb equals I miles 2Miles i • I i La. —I 152, Weld County Erie Parkway TOWN OF ERIE 8 Mineral Road Survey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary Erie Municipal Boundary r-i de i r- i N O N O N r 7 J - U LL T 0 2 N Totals TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS TOTAL NUMBER OF CONDITIONS PRESENT IN SUBAREAS Number of Factors Present in Subareas 5 or More Factors 4 Factors Fewer than 4 Factors i 1 I an 1 i I i r I I "Tn. .! n Erie Parkway 1 ( 11 ( •i I I Boulder County iii E Baseline Road i 0 0.5 1 2 Miles 1 inch equals 1 miles Mineral- Road Weld County Erie Parkway , TOWN OF ERIE __J • I _ .. I A AiSurvey Area Outside of Municipal Boundary i Erie Municipal Boundary N Date Monday. 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Erie Parkway mfr.s Boulder County E Baseline Road 100 Year Flood Zones Parcels outside of Erie's Survey Area i Erie Municipal Boundary 05 1 1 inch equals 1 miles • a, Weld County 1 4 Erie Parkway TOWN OF ERIE Mineral Rod 1 i jesep 8141 - Subarea Parcels Acres 36 2.588 36 28 9 115 4 17 1,016 848 663 32 300 193 636 7 51 13 73 Total 1,191 5,471 a p N 1 N r N LL i. 5 a. ere • Ricker Cunningham Factor (i) '• • F Qr 1 It 7 y ' -Alm n .yFe ' 1 �.! , _ . 4 l y - ..11 r t __ ly�lI .:. 1 �� yam_ x- t .. 1y R S---* • Jl _• 44 Arai .1 Ricker Cunningham Factor (j) TOWN OF ERIE COLORADO PARCELS IN SURVEY SUBAREAS FACILITIES SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGULATION 1_____s_.:-_.:_._:fi:ter. 52 an," i --I f --7_s-.. _; • •• • j .1 t:•,.. 1.1 I.-- .._ ':?",r..lam .5 Erie Parkway CROCKETT AND KELLY INC ■ -H I Boulder County !�t E Baseline Road A Major Discharge of Air Pollutants Brownfield Property Hazardous Waste Parcels outside of Erie's Survey Area i i Erie Municipal Boundary Facil tes Subject to Environmental Regulation Environmental Protection Agency October 20 i 1 . 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