Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2020 07 08

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Revitalization Commission Minutes June 10, 2020 Page 3of7 Commissioners discussed and there was consensus by the LRC to move it forward. Staff will work on documentation to move forward to Council for consideration. Discussion/Direction- Highway 42 Plan and DELO Update Director Zuccaro reviewed history of the Highway 42 area and provided an update on status of DeLo project. He reviewed the presentation slides provided in the packet. Much of the planning was to accommodate an anticipated rail station. There was extensive public input for the plan, which led to creation of a Mixed Use Zoning District. Director Zuccaro provided history of the 2003 regulatory document. The intent was to build mixed use district, maintaining neighborhoods. The DeLo underpass was constructed to accommodate both two sets of tracks (existing and new commuter rail). That is a major investment by the LRC and the City. The anticipated station is where commercial area has now been located. Director Zuccaro provided an overview of the DELO phases. Commissioner Adler inquired about the planned signal on Highway 42 at Short Street. Director Zuccaro noted it is part of the current improvements, and Director Pierce added there is a long lead time on some of the components but that staff is anticipating a late summer completion. DELO Phase 2 is complete. To -date the commercial space near the underpass is filling in with office, not retail or restaurant uses. Commissioner Bradfield noted the difficulty of a restaurant location there with no frontage visibility and that planning for retail there is not realistic. Director Pierce noted that Duda, Inc. received a Business Assistance Package from the City to expand its commercial office space there and that it is an active office that generates some foot traffic. The pad sites closer to Highway 42 are much more likely locations for retail. Director Zuccaro noted the original commercial concepts were based on a rail station that never materialized. Commissioner Tofte asked who monitors maintenance of Nawatny Greenway Park. Director Zuccaro said the HOA is obligated to take care of it per terms of the agreement. The City is in contact with the developer because for the first time, the proper maintenance has not been occurring. Commissioner Adler said that in a previous meeting LRC talked about possible signage to encourage connectivity between DeLo and downtown and asked if Agenda Packet P. 4