Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 01 10

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Revitalization Commission Minutes December 13, 2010 Page 2 of 3 Business Matters of Commission Visit with Jacques Blanchard – Alley Cat/Rex restaurant 1. improvements Jacques notified the LRC that the Planning Commission vote 7-0 on the updates to the Rex Theater project. Their new plan will include a rooftop patio and other façade updates. This project will restore partial components of the old Rex Theater such as the marquee. The project will th go before city council on January 4 for final approval. The updates to the building also include a new sprinkler system. The addition will include 2,300 square feet. The addition had 1,000 sqft exempt from more parking and 2 spaces will be purchased as fee-in-lieu. 2. Continued discussion of Plan for Downtown Pedestrian Plan improvements – ranking/prioritization of individual projects (Planning Dept) Gavin McMillan provides an overview presentation of the DPPAC. Gavin explained that the morning exercise was important to gauge support for the proposed improvements. Gavin explained the “dot exercise” that the LRC would be completing at the meeting. Michael Menaker explained that the parking project at the post office needs additional consideration and might not be financially sound or feasible. Michael Menaker also noted the need for improved signage at Main Street and South Boulder Road. The LRC completed the “dot exercise” with staff. Gavin explained that next Thursday there was an open house, planning commissions would review the results in January, and city council would review the results in February. 3. Report on signalization of Hwy 42/Arnold Property The Arnolds have been working with their architects to put together a plan for the site to submit to CDOT. Bonnie and the Arnolds are continuing conversations about signalization near the property with CDOT. 4. Update on Village Square Shopping Center/Louisville Plaza/Grain Elevator RFP timeline The Village Square properties are still for sale, no contracts as of yet. Louisville Plaza has indicated that the Blockbuster will be rejecting their lease in bankruptcy proceedings. The King Soopers fueling station is planning to “break ground” January 5, 2011. The proposal review and interviews for the historic analysis of the Grain Elevator is nearly complete. Staff will have a recommendation to council in the upcoming weeks.