Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2024 04 17

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Revitalization Commission Minutes March 20, 2024 Page 3 of 9 Staff asked for Commissioner feedback on two questions: 1. What does success look like for you, and 2. What are the top three issues this should address? Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Harald commented that it will be important to ensure that the Downtown Vision Plan is integrated with the Comprehensive Plan. He expressed a desire for the LRC to be made aware of possible zoning changes as part of the Comprehensive Plan and hopes the Comp Plan work sets up the LRC for the redevelopment priorities that the Commission hopes to pursue. Commissioner Lipton commented that he hopes the plan will include flexibility to allow the city to take advantage of opportunities down the road. He noted that it's important that the Comprehensive Plan protects the vision and values while allowing flexibility in the future. Commissioner Williams asked where the funding comes from to implement the Comprehensive Plan. The Director of Community development responded that the Comprehensive Plan is usually pretty broad. Commissioner Williams commented that certain existing initiatives can guide the Comprehensive Plan, such as the Child Friendly Cities designation. Commissioner Williams expressed support for things such as pedestrian-, family- and youth -friendly initiatives. Recreation Superintendent Martin noted that the Comprehensive Plan has engaged the Youth Advisory Board and staff are engaging in outreach to youth as part of the Comprehensive Plan process. Commissioner Tofte commented that it's important that the Vision Plan is supported by the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that it's important to investigate opportunities throughout the whole URA, and not just downtown. He suggested the LRC needs to engage more with areas in the URA outside of downtown. Commissioner Iglesias requested clarification around the current Comprehensive Plan, what it has achieved within the last 10 years, and what is achievable in the next 10 years. She asked how the Downtown Vision Plan will integrate with the Comprehensive Plan. She also asked what the LRC can accomplish in line with the Comprehensive Plan. The Director of Community Development reviewed things for the Commission to consider. Commissioner Iglesias would like to focus on what the LRC can achieve and be successful at. Mayor Leh commented that the Comprehensive Plan process is complex and noted that one of the chief things that came out of the last Comprehensive Plan is limited zoning and zoning that may have outlived its usefulness. He also noted that the Comprehensive Plan can and has been used to prevent development. He commented that the view of single-family housing and density has changed and that will likely be represented in the Comprehensive Plan process. Mayor Leh noted that the many moving parts include legislative issues, sovereignty issues with organizations such as the University of Colorado, the Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Vision Plan, LRC and its mission and limitations, and possible ordinance and process changes that need the City Council's attention. He commented that these things need to be aligned to be successful.