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Rezoning Application Page 1 of 3
COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Return completed form to rezoning@denvergov.org
201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 205
Denver, CO 80202
720-865-2974 • rezoning@denvergov.org
REZONING GUIDE
Last updated: February 4, 2015
Zone Map Amendment (Rezoning) - Application
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION*
□
CHECK IF POINT OF CONTACT FOR APPLICATION
PROPERTY OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE**
□
CHECK IF POINT OF CONTACT FOR APPLICATION
Property Owner Name Representative Name
Address Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Telephone Telephone
Email Email
*If More Than One Property Owner:
All standard zone map amendment applications shall be initiated
by all the owners of at least 51% of the total area of the zone lots
subject to the rezoning application, or their representatives autho-
rized in writing to do so. See page 3.
**Property owner shall provide a written letter authorizing the repre-
sentative to act on his/her behalf.
Please attach Proof of Ownership acceptable to the Manager for each property owner signing the application, such as (a) Assessor’s Record, (b)
Warranty deed or deed of trust, or (c) Title policy or commitment dated no earlier than 60 days prior to application date.
SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION
Location (address and/or boundary description):
Assessor’s Parcel Numbers:
A
rea in Acres or Square Feet:
Current Zone District(s):
PROPOSAL
Proposed Zone District:
Does the proposal comply with the minimum area
requirements specied in DZC Sec. 12.4.10.3:
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Yes
□
No
Town View MHA, Ltd.
225 E. 16th Ave., Suite 1060
Denver, CO 80203
303-863-8651
rrtaft@rmcommunities.org
Bruce O'Donnell / STARBOARD
770 Sherman Street, Suite 108
Denver, CO 80203
720-441-3310
bodonnell@starboardrealtygroup.com
1660, 1682 & 1684 North Grove Street, and 3088 & 3092 West 17th Avenue.
0232324003000
Approximately 36,977 Sq. Ft.
G-MU-3
C-MX-5
Rezoning Application Page 2 of 3
COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Return completed form to rezoning@denvergov.org
201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 205
Denver, CO 80202
720-865-2974 • rezoning@denvergov.org
REZONING GUIDE
Last updated: February 4, 2015
REVIEW CRITERIA
General Review Crite-
ria: The proposal must
comply with all of the
general review criteria
DZC Sec. 12.4.10.7
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Consistency with Adopted Plans: The proposed ocial map amendment is consistent with the City’s adopted
plans, or the proposed rezoning is necessary to provide land for a community need that was not anticipated at
the time of adoption of the City’s Plan.
Please provide an attachment describing relevant adopted plans and how proposed map amendment is consistent
with those plan recommendations; or, describe how the map amendment is necessary to provide for an unantici-
pated community need.
□
Uniformity of District Regulations and Restrictions: The proposed ocial map amendment results in regula-
tions and restrictions that are uniform for each kind of building throughout each district having the same clas-
sication and bearing the same symbol or designation on the ocial map, but the regulations in one district
may dier from those in other districts.
□
Public Health, Safety and General Welfare: The proposed ocial map amendment furthers the public health,
safety, and general welfare of the City.
Additional Review Cri-
teria for Non-Legislative
Rezonings: The proposal
must comply with both
of the additional review
criteria
DZC Sec. 12.4.10.8
Justifying Circumstances - One of the following circumstances exists:
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The existing zoning of the land was the result of an error.
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The existing zoning of the land was based on a mistake of fact.
□
The existing zoning of the land failed to take into account the constraints on development created by the
natural characteristics of the land, including, but not limited to, steep slopes, oodplain, unstable soils, and
inadequate drainage.
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The land or its surroundings has changed or is changing to such a degree that it is in the public interest to
encourage a redevelopment of the area to recognize the changed character of the area.
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It is in the public interest to encourage a departure from the existing zoning through application of supple-
mental zoning regulations that are consistent with the intent and purpose of, and meet the specic criteria
stated in, Article 9, Division 9.4 (Overlay Zone Districts), of this Code.
Please provide an attachment describing the justifying circumstance.
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The proposed ocial map amendment is consistent with the description of the applicable neighborhood
context, and with the stated purpose and intent of the proposed Zone District.
Please provide an attachment describing how the above criterion is met.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Please ensure the following required attachments are submitted with this application:
□
Legal Description (required to be attached in Microsoft Word document format)
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Proof of Ownership Document(s)
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Review Criteria
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Please identify any additional attachments provided with this application:
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Written Authorization to Represent Property Owner(s)
Please list any additional attachments:
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✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
See Exhibits A- F, Attached
Rezoning Application Page 3 of 3
COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Return completed form to rezoning@denvergov.org
201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 205
Denver, CO 80202
720-865-2974 • rezoning@denvergov.org
REZONING GUIDE
Last updated: February 4, 2015
PROPERTY OWNER OR PROPERTY OWNER(S) REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFICATION/PETITION
We, the undersigned represent that we are the owners of the property described opposite our names, or have the authorization to sign on
behalf of the owner as evidenced by a Power of Attorney or other authorization attached, and that we do hereby request initiation of this
application. I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all information supplied with this application is true and accurate. I
understand that without such owner consent, the requested ocial map amendment action cannot lawfully be accomplished.
Property Owner Name(s)
(please type or print
legibly)
Property Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Email
Property
Owner In-
terest % of
the Area of
the Zone
Lots to Be
Rezoned
Please sign below
as an indication of
your consent to the
above certication
statement (must sign
in the exact same
manner as title to the
property is held)
Date
Indicate the
type of owner-
ship documen-
tation provided:
(A) Assessor’s
record, (B) war-
ranty deed or
deed of trust,
(C) title policy
or commitment,
or (D) other as
approved
Property
owner
repre-
sentative
written
authori-
zation?
(YES/NO)
EXAMPLE
John Alan Smith and
Josie Q. Smith
123 Sesame Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 555-5555
sample@sample.gov
100%
John Alan Smith
Josie Q. Smith
01/01/12 (A) NO
10/26/17
Townview MHA, Ltd.
Richard R. Taft
1660, 1682,1684 Grove St.
3088 & 3092 W. 17th Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
303-825-4600
rrtaft@rmcommunities.org
100%
A
YES
A
A
A
A
List of Exhibits
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Exhibit C:
Exhibit D:
Exhibit E:
Exhibit F:
Property Legal Description
Description of Consistency with Adopted City Plans (DRMC
12.4.10.13 (A, B & C))
Description of Justifying Circumstances and Neighborhood Context
(DRMC 12.4.10.14 (A&B))
Letter of Authorization for STARBOARD Realty Group,
LLC to act as
Representative
Proof of Ownership, Assessors Record
Signature Authority Authorization for Town View MHA Ltd.
Exhibit A
Legal Description
LOTS 19 TO 24 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 24, CHELTENHAM HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AND LOT B, LE FEVRE’S
SUBDIVISION OF SW1/4 OF BLOCK 24, CHELTENHAM HEIGHTS, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, STATE
OF COLORADO
EXHIBIT B
Description of Consistency with Adopted City Plans
REVIEW CRITERIA - The proposed map amendment is consistent with the following
three adopted plans:
1. Denver Comprehensive Plan (2000)
2. Blueprint Denver (2002)
3. Decatur-Federal Station Area Plan (2013)
4. West Colfax Plan (2006)
Statement of Consistency with Adopted City Plans:
1. The proposed map amendment is consistent with many objectives of Denver Comprehensive
Plan 2000 including:
Form and Use Strategy 1-B: “Ensure that the Citywide Land Use and Transportation Plan
reinforces the city’s character by building on a legacy of high-quality urban design and stable,
attractive neighborhoods; encouraging preservation of historic buildings, districts and
landscapes; and maintaining the integrity of the street grid, parks, parkways and open space
system.”
Form and Land Use Strategy 3-B: “Encourage quality infill development that is consistent with
the character of the surrounding neighborhood; that offers opportunities for increased density
and more amenities; and that broadens the variety of compatible uses.” As well as: “Support
retention and expansion of businesses in industries historically important to Denver, including
small business, health care, manufacturing, and federal and state government.”
Mobility Strategy 4-E: “Continue to promote mixed-use development, which enables people to
live near work, retail and services.”
Legacies Strategy 3-A: “Identify areas in which increased density and new uses are desirable
and can be accommodated.”
The proposed map amendment will also contribute to preserving and enhance the individuality,
diversity and livability of Denver’s neighborhoods by fostering the following Plan objectives:
Congruency of land use and zoning: “…a built environment with greater overall urban design
integrity, stronger connections among urban centers, and a richer and more diverse mix of uses
within geographically proximate areas.”
Compact development: “…improved neighborhood cohesion, reduced urban sprawl and
residents more directly connected to services and amenities within their immediate living
environment.”
2. The proposed map amendment is consistent with many objectives of Blueprint Denver
including:
The Blueprint Denver future land use designation for the subject property is Urban Residential.
The Property is also located in an Area of Change.
Blueprint Denver describes Urban Residential neighborhoods as “higher density and primarily
residential but may include a noteworthy number of complementary commercial uses. New
housing tends to be in mid- to high-rise structures, and there is a greater housing base than
employment base.”
Blueprint Denver also states that “Areas of Change are areas where growth will be beneficial
and can best improve access to jobs, housing and services with fewer auto trips.”
The Blueprint Denver Plan Strategy: Direct Growth to Areas of Change – the Property is in a
Blueprint Denver identified Area of Change and also meets the following Blueprint Denver
Areas of Change criteria, goals and objectives:
• Certain features of the Property characterize an Area of Change, such as:
The Property is largely underutilized land
The Property is in an area undergoing positive change that is expected to
continue
• The Property also provides opportunities for the following Blueprint Denver Strategies
including:
Housing, including affordable housing
Infill and redevelop vacant and underused properties
Compatibility between new and existing development
Balanced mix of uses
Economic activity—business retention, expansion and creation
New C-MX-5 zoning for the Property will allow these Blueprint Denver goals to be
implemented.
Blueprint Denver also is relevant to the Property and positively informs the rezoning request at
follows:
“Mixed-Use Zoning: Mixed-use zoning provides a mixture of uses to enable residents
to shop and work in the same area. Mixed-use zoning allows or encourages
residential use with commercial use, such as moderate sized offices or retail. The
uses can be either mixed in the same building or in separate buildings near each
other.”
New C-MX-5 zoning for the Property will allow this Blueprint Denver goal to be implemented.
The rezoning of the subject property will support the following stated goal of Blueprint Denver:
“The City must be careful to encourage the retention of low-income residents. Whenever
possible, new investment should be encouraged in a way that benefits local residents and
supports entrepreneurial activity. Therefore, regulatory reform, strategic investments and
aggressive housing programs must accompany the development of most of the Areas of Change
to ensure that these become wonderful neighborhoods for all, not just for the fortunate few.”
New C-MX-5 zoning would encourage retention of low-income residents in a climate that is in
need of affordable housing options and allow this Blueprint Denver goal to be realized.
3. The proposed map amendment is consistent with many objectives of the Decatur-Federal
Station Area Plan.
The applicable neighborhood plan for the property is the Decatur-Federal Station Area Plan,
which was adopted in April of 2013. One of the stated goals for this plan is: “Preserving
opportunities for affordable living, and providing existing residents with an opportunity to
remain and grow with the neighborhood.”
The Decatur-Federal Station Area Plan also stipulates 5-story development at this location
according to Section C.1.B’s map depicting the Maximum Building Heights on Page 41 of the
Decatur-Federal Station Area Plan. This map appears below with 1660-1684 Grove St.
Property highlighted in the red box.
Another stated goal of the plan is to: “Encourage development of new high quality affordable
housing units while seamlessly integrating them with workforce and market rate units “
The proposed C-MX-5 zone district is consistent with this Plan vision and will help to provide
the regulatory framework for implementation of these Plan goals and objectives.
4. The proposed map amendment is consistent with and helps to implement the approved
West Colfax Plan. Specifically, two of the goals of the Plan are to “Maximize urban land
development potential; promote compact, mixed-use development and focus intense
development to strategic growth areas” and “Increase the supply of residential units and
provide diverse housing options.”
The proposed C-MX-5 zoning meets both of these goals by providing the compact mixed use
development proposed and suggested together with increasing the supply (through increased
density) of residential units.
The West Colfax Plan also included a recommendation stating: “Mixed-use projects that
include housing (combining low-income, affordable and market rate units) or offices over active
ground floor uses (shops, restaurants and services) are especially appropriate in town centers,
along main streets and in close proximity to transit stops. Consider the complementary nature
of a project in the context of surrounding or nearby uses. Encourage both horizontal and
vertical mixed-use development.” The proposed rezoning is well described in this
recommendation and would benefit the community through the higher density mixed use.
REVIEW CRITERION DZC § 12.4.10.7.C - The proposed official map amendment results
in regulations and restrictions that are uniform for each kind of building throughout
each district having the same classification and bearing the same symbol or
designation on the official map, but the regulations in one district may differ from
those in other districts.
Future development of the Property will result in uniformity of C-MX-5 district regulations and
restrictions.
REVIEW CRITERION-The proposed official map amendment furthers the public health,
safety, and general welfare of the City.
The proposed map amendment will further the public health, safety, and general welfare of the
City by facilitating the improvement and development of the Property as desired by the City’s adopted
plans.
EXHIBIT B (Continued)
Description of Community Need
REVIEW CRITERIA - The proposed rezoning is necessary to provide land for a
community need that was not anticipated at the time of adoption of the City’s Plan.
Statement of Community Need:
Starting in 2012 with the creation of the Housing Task Force the City of Denver has
acknowledged that Denver has an affordable housing crisis and been working diligently to
implement strategies and policies to better address the housing needs of Denver’s citizens.
This effort included the creation of and adoption of:
• Housing Denver: A Five Year Plan – 2015-2019 which, among other things, has a stated
goal of developing 3,000 affordable units in line with the mayor’s 2013 3X5 Challenge.
• OED’s Gentrification Study: Mitigating Involuntary Displacement (May, 2106)
• Extensive study leading to the passing of an ordinance in the fall of 2016 creating
Denver’s dedicated affordable housing fund with a goal of creating an additional 6,000
affordable housing units over the next ten years.
By rezoning its Townview property to C-MX-5 Rocky Mountain Communities, who only develops
deed restricted and LIHTC affordable housing, is poised to redevelop a community with
significantly more affordable family units, mixed income units, affordable senior housing units
and affordable for sale units, all in a neighborhood near jobs and transit but experiencing
tremendous gentrification pressures.
The map amendment rezoning to C-MX-5 is necessary to provide land for the community need
of affordable housing, along with related community serving programming and social
infrastructure.
ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON ADDRESSING THE COMMUNITY NEED OF
PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOLLOWS
From the OED / Housing Portion of the City of Denver Website (January 7, 2017)
Dedicated Affordable Housing Fund
City Council recently approved the first-ever dedicated fund for affordable housing in Denver.
Through a thoughtful balance of property tax revenue and a one-time fee on new development,
the fund is estimated to raise $150 million over the next 10 years to create or preserve 6,000
affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families.
In Fall 2016, Denver approved a new ordinance creating a local fund to generate an estimated
$150 million over 10 years to support affordable housing development and preservation. Based
on a rigorous vetting of possible funding sources and best practices in peer cities, two sources
were approved for Denver’s new housing fund--a portion of a property tax mill already
approved by Denver voters and a new, one-time fee on commercial and residential
development. Together these sources provide a fair, balanced approach that allows every
resident to participate in addressing Denver’s affordable housing needs.
The new housing fund will be used to create and preserve housing for households across a wide
income spectrum, including people experiencing homelessness and the most vulnerable
households. The fund will support permanent housing and supportive services for at-risk
residents, low- and moderate-income workforce rental housing, and moderate income for-sale
housing.
There are about 150,000 renter households in Denver; about 61% of these households earn less
than $50,000. Half of Denver's renters pay more than 30% of their income for housing; nearly a
quarter of these households pay more than 50% for housing.
For families in this situation, high housing costs can mean there is little left over to save or
invest in the future.
For employers large and small, the high cost of living within a reasonable commute--even for
very desirable jobs--could eclipse Denver's strong employment base and make talent very hard
to recruit and retain.
Housing prices here have been rising at twice the national average. Rents have increased about
50% since 2010. It is not simply the homeless and most vulnerable people who are facing
barriers to live affordably, but an alarming range of working families too.
Denver has added a substantial number of jobs in recent years, and income levels have risen as
well, but when it comes to housing, even Denver's robust income growth has not translated
into greater spending power for everyone.
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HOPEunveiledbyHancock
Posted:11Jul201610:00AMPDT
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HOPEofficeunveiledbyMayorHancock.
OfficeofHOPE whenofmanyhousingissuesaddressedbyHancock.
HOPEis anacronymforHousingandOpportunitiesforPeopleEverywhere.
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PeopleEverywhere.
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plantocreateDenver’sfirstpermanent,dedicatedfundforaffordablehousing,”themayorsaidathis2016
StateoftheCityaddress.
“Withatleast$150milliontobeleveragedinthefirst10years,weexpecttodeliver6,000moreaffordable
homes,”HancocksaidattheDenverInternationalAirport.
“Thisisafair,balancedandmodestapproachtoaddressoneofthemostpressingproblemsfacingDenver
today,”hecontinued.
HesaidCityCouncilmembersRobinKniechandAlbusBrookshaveworked“longandhard”ontheproposal.
Kniech,developerSusanPowers(cofounderofMothersAdvocatingforAffordableHousing(andHancockwill
holdapressconferenceonthe$150millionfundonTuesday.
Meanwhile,HOPE,Hancocksaidisa“boldstep”thatwill“bringacoordinatedandcomprehensiveapproachto
thepolicies,programsandprojectsalongthefullhomelesstohousingspectrum.”
“Wewillknockdownsilos,refocusourcityagenciesandcreateaunifiedandforcefulefforttohelpthosewho
needahome,findahome,”Hancocksaid
“Thisissomeofthehardestworkwedo,andwecandobetter,”Hancocksaid.
“Thisnewofficewillharnessandmarshalourresources,ourtalentandourdetermination,”hesaid.
“Itwillhelpusidentifythoseexperiencinghomelessness,getthemintohousing,andkeepthemthere,”
accordingtothemayor.
“Wemustseizethisopportunitynow,witharenewedsenseofurgencyandwithallofyouaspartners,”
Hancocksaid.
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publictransportation.
“Camille(Lewis)isasinglemomoftwoboys,shefoundnewaffordablehousingat40thAvenueandColorado
Boulevard,”Hancocksaid.
“Thehousingisgreat,butjustasgood,shehaseasyaccesstothenewUniversityofColoradoALinetrain
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thattakeshertowork,”accordingtoHancock.
“Thistraindoesnotjustprovideanewconnectionbetweendowntownandthisbeautifulinternationalairport,it
connectspeopletohousing,jobsandeducation,”hesaid.
InadditiontotheHOPEoffice,Hancockaddressedhousingseveraltimes.
“Homeownershipgivesfamiliesafoundationtobuildequity,buildwealthandfrankly,tobuildalife,”Hancock
said.
Affordablehousingistoughinahotmarket,though.
“Atthebeginningofahothousingmarket,in2013,Iissuedachallengetothecommunitytocreate3,000
affordablehomesinfiveyears,”Hancocksaid.
Therehavebeensomesuccesses.
“Morethan1,800homeshavebeenbuiltand1,000moreareonthewayinneighborhoodslikedowntown,Hale
andMontbello.Denver,Iamproudtoreportwearegoingtorealizethe3×5goaloneyearearly,”Hancock
said.
Hethankedlocaldeveloperswhoare“steppingup,”andmentionedtheBurgwynCo.byname.
“Notonlydidtheyopenanewaffordableapartmentcomplexformilitaryveterans,buttheymodifiedtheirplans
tomakethecomplexmorekidfriendlywhentheysawaninfluxoffamiliesmovingin,”Hancocksaid.
Healsothanked“keypublicsectorpartners”includingtheColoradoHousingandFinanceAuthority,Colorado
DivisionofHousing,DenverUrbanRenewalAuthorityandtheDenverHousingAuthority.
“Throughinvestments,loans,mortgageassistanceandanewconstructiondefectsordinance,weareall
workingovertimetokeepDenveraccessibleandaffordable,”Hancocksaid.
Demandforhousingisoffthecharts.
MayorHancockunveiledtheOffice
ofHOPEatthe2016Stateofthe
Cityaddresstoday.
“Wecannotbuildhousingfastenough,”Hancocksaid.
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“Assoonasthedoorsopen,apartmentsarerentedandhousesaresold.”
Overall,theDenvereconomyisfiringonallcylinders,accordingtoHancock.
Denvernowemploysmorepeoplethananytimeinitshistory,hesaid.
Duringthepastfiveyears,thecityhasaddedalmost60,000jobsandtheunemploymentrateis3.3percent,
hesaid.
“Wehaverestoredthefiscalhealthofourcityandourreservesarenowatasolid20percent.Thisisallwhile
theregionisgrowingbymorethan4,500peopleamonth,”Hancocksaid.
NewplansforthePerformingArtsComplex,ColoradoConventionCenterandNationalWesternCenter,
promiseto“strengthenDenverasahubofeducation,cultureandtourism,”hesaid.
“Andwehavebecomeanationalmodelforhowtorunasmart,efficientandcustomerfocusedgovernment
throughPeakPerformanceandPeakAcademy,”hecontinued.
“Iamthrilledtoreportthatthestateofourcityisstrongerthaneverbefore.”
MayorHancockwasonhandforthegrandopening
oftheParkHillStation,156unitaffordablehousing
rentalpropertybyDelWestatEast40thAvenue
andColoradoBoulevard.
ButHancocksaidthecityneedstoworkhardertohelp“fartoomanyresidents”whohavenotfeltthebenefits
ofastrongeconomy.
HequotedPresidentFranklinRooseveltwhooncesaid:“Thetestofourprogressisnotwhetherweaddmore
totheabundanceofthosewhohavemuch,itiswhetherweprovideenoughforthosewhohavelittle.””
“EveryoneinDenverdeservestheopportunitytoshareinthisprosperity.Thisisourcalltoaction,”Hancock
said.
“ThiscitywillnotrestuntilDenver’ssuccessissharedbyeveryone.”
Hisadministration,hesaidalsois“laserfocused”onpreservingneighborhoodsandkeepingresidentsfrom
beingdisplacedbygrowthanddevelopment.
“Wecanhavedevelopmentwithoutdisplacement,itdoesnothavetobeeitheror,”themayorsaid.
Theadministrationknowswheregentrificationisoccurringandis“workinghard”toaddressit.
NeighborhoodsthatitisfocusingonareprimarilyintheWest,NorthandNortheast.
ThecityisworkingwithnonprofitpartnerssuchasMileHighUnitedWay,MileHighConnectsandtheDenver
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HousingAuthority.
“Together,wearedevisingshortandlongtermplansandseekingfundingtoliftupSunValley,Westwood,Villa
ParkandotherWestDenverneighborhoods,”Hancocksaid.
”WearedoingthesameinGlobeville,Elyria,SwanseaandMontebello.Inthemonthsahead,wewillbe
deployingteamsintotheseneighborhoodswithresourcestohelppeoplestayintheirhomesandapartments
andhelplocalbusinesseskeeptheirdoorsopen,”Hancocksaid.
Tothatend,thisweekthecitywill“kickstart”twoeconomicopportunityzonesinwestcentralandnortheast
Denver,themayorannounced.
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7/12/2016 MayorunveilshousingplanDenverRealEstateWatch
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MayorHancockunveilsaffordablehousing.
Risinghomespriceshurtaffordability,henotes.
Mayorcallsinitiativebiggestin15years.
HousingDenverisamajor
initiativebyMayorHancockand
theOfficeofEconomic
Development.
MayorMichaelB.HancockandtheDenverOfficeofEconomicDevelopmentonMondayunveiledwhatthey
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describedasa“comprehensiveandcollaborative”fiveyearplanonprovidingaffordablehousingduringtime
whenhomepricesaresettingrecordsalmosteverymonth.
“Homepriceshavebeenimproving,whichisgenerallygoodnewsforacity’seconomy,butrisingcostsare
increasinglymakinghousingunaffordablefortoomany,”Hancocksaid.
Thegoaloftheplan,HousingDenver,istoharnesstheresourcesofthepublicandprivatesectorstodeliver
accessiblehousingopportunitiesforindividualsandfamiliesofallincomelevelsthroughoutDenver,according
toofficials.
HousingDenver–thefirstsuchplanforthecityin15years–isacalltoactiontoallcommunitypartnersto
furtherbolsterhousingaffordabilityatallincomelevelsfromhomelesstolow,moderateandmedianincome
households,officialssaid.Itiscomingatatimewhenfederalresourcesforaffordablehousingaredwindling,
accordingtotheplan.
Theambitiousplanwascreatedthroughatwoyearprocessofdialogueandoutreachandwillprovideaguide
forDenver’shousingpoliciesandprogramsthrough2019.
Whilenotasilverbullet,theplanaddressessolutionsrangingfrommicrohousingtostreamliningandreducing
feesforaffordablehousingdevelopmenttopreservingtheexistingstockofworkforcehousing.
“Accesstosafe,decent,affordablehousinghasneverbeenmoreimportantinDenver,”Hancocksaid.
“Whilethecity’spopulationgrowthhasspiked,ourhousingstockissimplynotkeepingpacewiththe
community’sneeds,”Hancockcontinued.
“Ifwearetobuildaworldclasscitywhereeveryonematters,wemusthaveahousinginfrastructureinwhich
everyonewhoworkshardandplaysbytherulescanfindaffordablehousingopportunitiesfortheirfamilies,”
accordingtoHancock.
ImprovinghousingthroughoutDenverhasbeenapriorityoftheHancockadministration.
Therearestillpocketsoflowpricedhomesin
Denver.
Tofurtherthatgoal,HousingDenverisaproactiveandtransparenthousingstrategythatwillstrengthen
partnershipswithnonprofits,privatesectordevelopersandthefinancialcommunitytobuildabalanced,
inclusivehousingmarket,accordingtothemayor’soffice.
Becauseitisabroad,fiveyearroadmapforincreasingaffordablehousinginDenver,therearenotcostsattached
totheplanatthistime,accordingtoanOEDofficial.However,“actionplans”willbeissuedannuallyandthose
planslikelywillincludeanycostsassociatedwiththeplan.
7/12/2016 MayorunveilshousingplanDenverRealEstateWatch
http://www.denverrealestatewatch.com/2014/10/07/mayorunveilshousingplan/ 3/7
ThenewstrategicplanforDenverhousingprogramsoutlineseightkeypriorities:
Increasehousingresources.Aconsistentstreamoffundingisneededfrompublicandprivateinvestments,
revenuefromhousingrelatedinitiativessuchastheMetroMortgageAssistanceprogramandthe
InclusionaryHousingOrdinance,socialimpactbondsandgeneralfunds.Manydevelopers,however,have
criticizedtheInclusionaryHousingOrdinance,sayingitwillbackfire,makingitmoredifficulttobring
affordablehousingtoDenver.
Improveboththesystemandthecommunicationofthecity’sfundingprocesstosimplify,clarifyand
workmoretransparentlywiththehousingdevelopmentcommunity,primarilynonprofits.
Ensureregulatoryreliefandbetterefficiencybenefitsfortheentitiesdevelopingaffordablehousing,
includingacceleratedprocessing,lowerfeesand/orreducingdevelopmentchargesonutilities.
Increasecriticalneedsandhomelesshousingthroughmorewraparoundsupportiveservices,exploring
microunitdevelopmentandremovingbarrierstohousingthosewhowereformerlyincarcerated.
Promoteaffordablehousingthroughoutmoreethnicallyandeconomicallydiverseareasforawiderrange
offamilysizes,withbettertrackingofneglected,underutilizedand/orderelictproperties.
Closelymonitorandpreservethecurrentbodyofaffordableworkforceandcriticalneedpropertiesto
maximizethesavingsbetweenarehabilitatedunitandanewlyconstructedone,includingincome
restrictedproperties,covenantrestrictedpropertiesandthosewithanoticeofintenttosell.
Continuetofosterhomeownershipthroughexistingandadditionalhomebuyerassistanceandsupport
programs.
Encourageenvironmentalsustainabilityandimprovedpublichealththroughoutallhousinginitiatives,
includinggreenbuildingstandards,transitorienteddevelopments,energy/waterconservation,bicycle
pedestrianamenities,andaccesstofreshfoodandotherhealthylifestyleoptions.
Thereportnotesthatnewandrehabbedaffordablehousingdevelopmentsbringdirectinvestments,construction
jobsandspendingintoneighborhoods.Forexample,a100unitsubsidizedhousingcommunitythatcosts$16.4
million,willcreate61constructionandsupportjobsand26indirectjobsinthe10countyDenverAurora
metropolitanstatisticalarea,accordingtotheNationalAssociationofHomeBuilders.Italsowillcreate$5.4
millioninlocalwagesandsalaries,contribute$2.1milliontotheincomeoflocalbusinessowners,andbring
$700,000annuallytocitycoffers,accordingtotheNAHBprojection.
HousingDenverdoesnotprovidea“onesizefitsall”planbutratherarangeofoptionstobestfittheneedsofa
diversecommunityacrossdifferinglevelsofincome,experience,preference,familysize,ageand/ordisability,
accordingtocityofficials.Rather,theplanisa“livingdocument”thatstatesthecity’sprinciples,priorities,
goalsandinitiativesastheyconcernDenver’shousingneedsthatwillbesupplementedeachyearwith
measurableannualactionplans.
“Denver’snewplanstrivestoillustrateafullspectrumofhousingneedsandresourceswhilestrengtheningthe
publicprivatepartnershipsthatarenecessarytoboostaffordablehousingoptions,”saidPaulWashington.
ExecutiveDirectoroftheOfficeofEconomicDevelopment.
“Fromemergencyshelterforthehomelessallthewayuptopaymentassistanceforahomebuyer,creating
affordablehousingtakesmanyforms,andourgoalistohelpmorepeopleappreciatethediversityofwho
benefitsfromastronghousingprogram,”Washingtonsaid.
7/12/2016 MayorunveilshousingplanDenverRealEstateWatch
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Theneedforacitywidehousingplanwasfirstidentifiedbythe
Mayor’sHousingTaskForcein2012.
Subsequently,theMayor’sHousingAdvisoryCommitteewasconvenedtoinformandguidetheplan,anda
housingmarketdemographicupdatewascommissionedtoguidetheplan’sdevelopment.
Themayor’s“3x5”challengeforDenver’spublic,privateandnonprofithousingcommunitywassetinmid
2013,identifyingagoalof3,000developed,rehabilitatedorpreservedaffordablehousingunitsinfiveyears.
Duringitsfirstyear,thechallengeresultedinthecreation,rehabilitationandpreservationof731affordable
units,puttingitwellonitswaytowardcompletion.
HousingDenveristheresultofextensivestakeholderinputfromtheaffordablehousing,realestateandfinance
communitiesaswellasfeedbackandideasgeneratedfromresidentsthroughaseriesofpublicmeetings.
“Affordablehousingdevelopmentisachallenginglandscape,requiringstrongpartnershipsthroughoutourlocal
communities,”saidRickGarcia,RegionalAdministratoroftheU.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrban
Development.
“StrategicplanslikeHousingDenverprovideasolidplatformforcitiestoadvancethesepartnerships,further
leveragepublicandprivatehousingresources,andultimatelyincreasehomeaffordability,”Garciaadded.
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EXHIBITC
DescriptionofJustifyingCircumstancesandNeighborhoodC
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JustifyingCircumstancesͲOneofthefollowingcircumstancesexists:
1.Thelandoritssurroundingshaschangedorischangingtosuchadegreethatitisinthe
public interest to encourage a redevelopment of the area to recognize the changed
characterofthearea.
2.The proposed official map amendment is consistent with the description of the
applicable neighborhood context, and with the stated purpose and intent of the
proposedZoneDistrict.
StatementofJustifyingCircumstances:
The approximately 5 acre Rocky Mountain Communities’Property to be rezoned to CͲMXͲ5 is
located in a part of Denver undergoing tremendous and positive transformation. The West
Colfaxcommunityisdevelopingrapidlyandpricesarerising.Theproposedmapamendmentis
inresponsetothesechangingconditionsandthe
needforaffordablehousing.
ThePropertyconsistsoflowdensity,underͲdevelopedandunderͲutilizedlandthatisservedby
an everͲaging existing infrastructure.Rezoning will further the policy goals and multiple City
plan directions of converting the Property to a vibrant mixedͲuse community with affordable
housing availability to help mitigate gentrification. Prices are rising exponentially in the
neighborhoodincreasingtheneedfor affordablehousing, therebyproviding thelegalbasisfor
thismapamendmentapplicationandrezoningrequest.
This rezoning will be an implementation step of the policy, land use and transportation goals
identified in the aforementioned Plans. Once rezoned, the Property can accommodate the
urban densities and mix of uses prescribed in the plans. This rezoning is necessary for the
followingreasons:
1.ConformancewiththeDecaturͲFederalStationPlanandWestColfaxPlan.
2.TheabilitytomeetdemandforadditionalaffordablehousingdwellingunitsintheCity.
3.FurtherimplementationofBlueprintDenver.
DevelopmentthroughouttheWestColfax Neighborhoodoverthelast 10 ye arsis transforming
theareaintoapremiermixeduseurbaninfillcommunity.TheproposedZoneDistrictsandthe
affordablehousingproposalofferedbytheapplicantprovidetheformͲbasedcontexttoenable
whatthemarket,thecommunityandDenver’selected
officialsdesireforthefurtheranceofthe
neighborhoodand affordablehousing goals. Design elementsimbeddedin thezoning such as
building height and orientation will help createa quality community the City and its residents
willbeproudof.
StatementofConsistencywithNeighborhoodContextandGeneralPurposeofZoneDistricts:
ThismapamendmentapplicationrequestsapprovaloftheCͲMXͲ5ZoneDistrictforthe
Property.The“C”ZoneDistrictsareappropriateastheyareintendedforuseinUrbanCenters
suchastheWestColfaxneighborhood.
The Denver Zoning Code states that the General Purpose of the “C” Zone Districts are intended
to promote safe, active, and pedestrian-scaled, diverse areas through the use of town house,
row house, apartment, and shopfront building forms that clearly define and activate the public
street edge.
The Mixed Use Zone Districts are intended to enhance the convenience, ease and enjoyment of
transit, walking, shopping and public gathering within and around the city’s neighborhoods.
The Mixed Use Zone District standards are also intended to ensure new development
contributes positively to established residential neighborhoods and character, and improves
the transition between commercial development and adjacent residential neighborhoods.
C-MX-5 is an urban center mixed-use district intended to promote development and
redevelopment of urban neighborhoods with building up to 5 stories high. Mixed Use districts
are focused on creating mixed, diverse neighborhoods. The proposed use contemplated by the
applicant will create and enhance a mixed, diverse and affordable neighborhood.
The General Intent for this rezoning to C-MX-5 is as follows:
1. To Implement the Denver Comprehensive Plan and its supplements.
2. To implement both Blueprint Denver as well as the West Colfax Neighborhood and
Decator-Federal Station Plan.
3. Encourage both horizontal and vertical mixed-use development as well as minimizing
new development with extremely low site coverage ratios and discourage low density,
single use development with excessive parking.
4. To facilitate implementation of Mayor Hancock’s 3x5 initiative (increasing affordable
housing production by 3000 new units in five years).
5. To implement the City’s stated goals in the Gentrification Study to invest in the
preservation of existing affordable housing, particularly rentals. [Denver Gentrification
Study – Recommendation 4 – page 6]
EXHIBIT D
Letter of Authorization for STARBOARD Realty Group, LLC to act as Representative
Townview MHA, Ltd
225 E. 16
th
Avenue, Suite 1060
Denver, CO 80203
303-863-8651
October 26, 2017
Mr. Bruce O’Donnell
STARBOARD Realty Group, LLC
770 Sherman Street, Suite 108
Denver, CO 80203
bodonnell@starboardrealtygroup.com
720-441-3310
Dear Bruce,
This letter serves as authorization for STARBOARD Realty Group, LLC to act on behalf of and
represent Town View MHA, Ltd., the property owner for the purpose of submitting and
processing the rezoning application for the Townview property operated by Rocky Mountain
Communities and located at 1660-1684 Grove Street in Denver, CO.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Taft
Authorized Representative
EXHIBIT E
Proof of Ownership, Assessors Record
1/5/2017 1660GROVESTUNIT1684|160938254
https://www.denvergov.org/property/realproperty/summary/160938254 1/1
1660GROVESTUNIT1684
Owner ScheduleNumber LegalDescription PropertyType TaxDistrict
TOWNVIEWMHALTD
225E16THAVE1060
DENVER,CO 802031614
0232324003000 CHELTENHAMHEIGHTS02323B24L19TO24INC&CHELTENHAMHTSLEFEVRESRESUBB24L"B" RESIDENTIALMULTIUNITAPTS DENV
PropertySummary PropertyMap
Assessment
ActualValueYear: 2016 ActualValue: $1,025,500
Property
YearBuilt: 1963 SquareFootage: 15599
Comparables
ScheduleNumber/ParcelId Address SaleMonth/Year SalesPrice
0629306025000 2361SMONACOSTREPKDenverCO 2/2014 $8,445,430
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