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Transcript of Golden Triangle Association Annual Meeting 2008 Curious Theatre
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Golden Triangle Association Annual Meeting 2008
Curious Theatre
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Agenda
Welcome/Opening Comments – Agnes Ryan, President Councilwoman Jeanne Robb – City Council District 10Commander Deb Dilley – Denver District 6Financial Report – Shane Silvernale, TreasurerMarketing/Merchants Report – Valerie Rick, Board Member
– Projecting Sign Ordinance Presentation – Fran Mishler, Planning Dept., City and County of Denver
– Urban Design Committee Report – Anne Lindsey, Chair of the GTA Urban Design Committee and Board Member
– Presentation of the Slate, GTA 2008 Board – Rhonda Knop, Chair of the Nominating Committee and Board Member
Thank you to outgoing Board MembersVolunteer All Call – Karen Meyer, Secretary GTAClosing Remarks/Adjourn
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Agnes RyanGTA President
• Welcome• Opening Remarks• Thanks to Dazzles • Thanks to Curious Theatre
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Agnes RyanGTA President
• Denver Art Museum• Denver Community Credit Union• Humphries Poli Architects• Museum Residences
•Norris Design•Rickenbaugh Cadillac Volvo•Marriott TownPlace Suites•TrammellCrow Company
Thank you to our 2007 Corporate Sponsors
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Councilwoman Jeanne RobbCity Council District 10
• Councilwoman Ortega• Bond funds affecting the Golden Triangle• Colorado History Museum Update• Evans School Update• Other/Questions
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Commander Deb Dilley Denver District 6
• Graffiti• How the Democratic National Convention may
affect the Golden Triangle• Other/Questions
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Shane Silvernale GTA, Treasurer
GTA Membership Funds & BenefitsResidential Membership
Individual Residents $20 Annual DuesHousehold $35 Annual DuesSenior $10 Annual Dues
HOA Membership BenefitsFewer than 50 units $350 Annual DuesBetween 51 and 100 units $500 Annual DuesMore than 100 units $750 Annual Dues
Business MembershipSmall Businesses & Nonprofits $100 Annual Dues (up to 5 full time employeesAll Other Businesses $300 Annual Dues
Business SponsorshipBronze Corporate Sponsorship $500 Annual Dues (up to 5 full time employees)Silver Corporate Sponsorship $1500 Annual Dues (6-29 full time employees)Gold Corporate Sponsorship $2500 Annual Dues (30 or more employees)
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Current Assets
$10,864
$16,188
$45,272
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2005 2006 2007
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Membership Income
$36,031
$22,691
$37,445
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Membership Income
Individual6%
Bronze5%
Med Bus.0%
Large Bus.28%
Small Bus.16%
Silver18%
Gold27%
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Expenditures
$70,737
$17,703 $17,980
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Expenditures
Admin36%
Programs & Contributions
59%
Marketing5%
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2008
• Re-focus on HOAs• Enhancements to Communications Channels
(electronic?)• Event sponsorships• Showcase local businesses (coupon books,
frequent-patron, etc.)• Walkability initiatives• Pet Stations - thanks to Gretchen Vasquez
and the Good Neighbor Committee
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Val Rick, GTA Board MemberGTA Marketing Merchants
• Celebrating Life, Work, Art & Culture
• Support Your Local Golden Triangle Merchants
• Supporting local merchants helps our community thrive. Together, the residents, merchants, and patrons of the Golden Triangle can make 80204 the most desirable zip code in Denver.
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Fran MishlerPlanning Dept., City and County of Denver
• Introduction by Anne Lindsey
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What are “projecting signs”?
Projecting signs are those signs that project either perpendicular to the face of the wall or building to which they are attached, or at a 45 degree angle to the corner of a building.
What are “projecting signs”?
Projecting signs are those signs that project either perpendicular to the face of the wall or building to which they are attached, or at a 45 degree angle to the corner of a building.
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Why did we pass this new projecting sign ordinance?
• Golden Triangle Neighborhood Plan, Implementation section
• Design Guidelines for Golden Triangle B-8-G Zone District
• Stated interest by the Golden Triangle Urban Design Committee
• CPD interest in promoting the kind of pedestrian-friendly atmosphere generated by projecting signs
Why did we pass this new projecting sign ordinance?
• Golden Triangle Neighborhood Plan, Implementation section
• Design Guidelines for Golden Triangle B-8-G Zone District
• Stated interest by the Golden Triangle Urban Design Committee
• CPD interest in promoting the kind of pedestrian-friendly atmosphere generated by projecting signs
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What was the public process?• CPD staff met three times with the Golden Triangle
Urban Design Committee
• CPD made many changes to the Ordinance based on comments from this committee
• Notification was sent to all registered RNO’s for Planning Board Public Meeting on August 22, 2007
• Notification was sent to all RNO’s for the Blueprint Denver Committee Meeting on August 30, 2007
What was the public process?• CPD staff met three times with the Golden Triangle
Urban Design Committee
• CPD made many changes to the Ordinance based on comments from this committee
• Notification was sent to all registered RNO’s for Planning Board Public Meeting on August 22, 2007
• Notification was sent to all RNO’s for the Blueprint Denver Committee Meeting on August 30, 2007
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Where are these projecting signs allowed?
• This Ordinance affects only the B-8-G zone district, commonly known as the Golden Triangle, and is tailored to the needs of this neighborhood.
Where are these projecting signs allowed?
• This Ordinance affects only the B-8-G zone district, commonly known as the Golden Triangle, and is tailored to the needs of this neighborhood.
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What are the design goals of the Projecting Sign
Ordinance?
Signs are to be:
• Compatible with the surrounding context
• Compatible with the architecture of the building on which they appear
• Expressive of the business or activity which they are representing
• Creative in the use of two- and three-dimensional form
• Employ exceptional graphic design and lighting
• Use durable, high quality materials appropriate to an urban setting
What are the design goals of the Projecting Sign
Ordinance?
Signs are to be:
• Compatible with the surrounding context
• Compatible with the architecture of the building on which they appear
• Expressive of the business or activity which they are representing
• Creative in the use of two- and three-dimensional form
• Employ exceptional graphic design and lighting
• Use durable, high quality materials appropriate to an urban setting
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Who may have a projecting sign?• Users that are located at street level, basement level, or
second floor level that have individual entries at street level with direct access to a public sidewalk, court or plaza may have one projecting sign for each building frontage, or one projecting sign at the corner where there are two frontages.
Who may have a projecting sign?• Users that are located at street level, basement level, or
second floor level that have individual entries at street level with direct access to a public sidewalk, court or plaza may have one projecting sign for each building frontage, or one projecting sign at the corner where there are two frontages.
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What are the allowable projecting sign sizes?What are the allowable projecting sign sizes?
• Users occupying corner locations may base the maximum, allowable volume of their signage on the length of the actual building frontage on which the sign is placed or on the length or either frontage if a corner location is chosen for the sign
• Users occupying corner locations may base the maximum, allowable volume of their signage on the length of the actual building frontage on which the sign is placed or on the length or either frontage if a corner location is chosen for the sign
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How is the projecting sign volume calculated?• It is calculated as the volume within a rectilinear area constructed to
enclose the primary form of the sign.
• No dimension shall be considered to be less than 1’ for the purposes of calculating sign volume.
• The volume of a projecting sign shall be deducted from the maximum sign area allowed in the Zoning Ordinance for the B-8-G.
How is the projecting sign volume calculated?• It is calculated as the volume within a rectilinear area constructed to
enclose the primary form of the sign.
• No dimension shall be considered to be less than 1’ for the purposes of calculating sign volume.
• The volume of a projecting sign shall be deducted from the maximum sign area allowed in the Zoning Ordinance for the B-8-G.
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What are the allowable locations of projecting signs on the building façade?
Projecting signs:• May not project more than 5’ out from a wall or building• Must be mounted at least 6” away from the wall• The bottom of the sign must be 8’ above the sidewalk or
ground floor level, whichever is higher• The top of the sign may not be higher than 15’ above the
sidewalk or ground floor level, whichever is higher
What are the allowable locations of projecting signs on the building façade?
Projecting signs:• May not project more than 5’ out from a wall or building• Must be mounted at least 6” away from the wall• The bottom of the sign must be 8’ above the sidewalk or
ground floor level, whichever is higher• The top of the sign may not be higher than 15’ above the
sidewalk or ground floor level, whichever is higher
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What other limitations are there?• A sign may not exceed the height of the
parapet of the building on which it is mounted• Signs shall not be placed less than 8’ apart
What other limitations are there?• A sign may not exceed the height of the
parapet of the building on which it is mounted• Signs shall not be placed less than 8’ apart
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What kind of lighting is allowed for these signs?
For users with over 20 linear feet of building frontage:• Graphics may be illuminated using direct,
indirect, neon tube, LED and fluorescent lighting
For users with less than 20 linear feet of building frontage:
• Direct external lighting only
What kind of lighting is allowed for these signs?
For users with over 20 linear feet of building frontage:• Graphics may be illuminated using direct,
indirect, neon tube, LED and fluorescent lighting
For users with less than 20 linear feet of building frontage:
• Direct external lighting only
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What kind of lighting is prohibited?
• Fully illuminated plastic sign boxes with internal light sources
• Flashing illumination
• Animated graphics• Signs that blink, fluctuate or change graphics or messages more than
once an hour
What kind of lighting is prohibited?
• Fully illuminated plastic sign boxes with internal light sources
• Flashing illumination
• Animated graphics• Signs that blink, fluctuate or change graphics or messages more than
once an hour
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What are the potential negative impacts?• Visual clutter, although limited by the
restrictions of this Ordinance, could occur
What are the potential negative impacts?• Visual clutter, although limited by the
restrictions of this Ordinance, could occur
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What are the positive effects of the proposed Ordinance?
• Encourages pedestrian activity• Creates an Ordinance tailored specifically
to this neighborhood• Serves as a model for other neighborhoods• Allows the largest signs along Lincoln and Broadway • Limits the lighting allowed to protect neighborhood
residential from glare
What are the positive effects of the proposed Ordinance?
• Encourages pedestrian activity• Creates an Ordinance tailored specifically
to this neighborhood• Serves as a model for other neighborhoods• Allows the largest signs along Lincoln and Broadway • Limits the lighting allowed to protect neighborhood
residential from glare
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1. Stop at the Zoning
Counter on the 2nd Floor
of the Webb Building at
201 West Colfax Avenue
1. Stop at the Zoning
Counter on the 2nd Floor
of the Webb Building at
201 West Colfax Avenue
How does one get a permit for a projecting sign in the Golden Triangle?
How does one get a permit for a projecting sign in the Golden Triangle?
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2. Fill out a worksheet
3. Sign application will be
referred to Design Review
based on the Design
Guidelines for the
Golden Triangle/B.8.G
Zone District
4. After approval, pick up
sign permit and pay
$25 fee
5. Enjoy your new sign and
watch your business grow!
2. Fill out a worksheet
3. Sign application will be
referred to Design Review
based on the Design
Guidelines for the
Golden Triangle/B.8.G
Zone District
4. After approval, pick up
sign permit and pay
$25 fee
5. Enjoy your new sign and
watch your business grow!
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Anne Lindsey, GTA Board Member
Chair of Urban Design Committee
• 1134-1144 Broadway conditional use • VFW Building • Planned Parenthood Building• Street Trees
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Rhonda Knop, GTA Board Member
Chair of the Nominating Committee
•Thank you to outgoing Board Members
•Presentation of 2008 Slate
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2007/2008 Board Members
Expiring 2007
Vicki Aybar Sterling Mary Valley Bobbi Walker
Returning/Continuing 2008Margerie Hicks Brenda Douglis Linda Grove Bill JensenRhonda KnopAnne LindseyValerie Rick Jane Wallace Agnes Ryan – President David Price – Vice President, President Elect Karen Meyer – Secretary Shane Silvernale – Treasurer
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2008 New Board Members
New Members for 2008Tobi Watson – 3 year term Charles Vanstrom – 3 year term Billie Bramhall – 1 year term
2008 Ex-Officio Members Dennis HumphriesBrian PhetteplaceVicki Aybar Sterling
Galen Wood
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Karen Meyer, GTA Secretary
•Special thanks to Diane Past, Humphries Poli Architects for her administrative support of the GTA. •Good Neighbor Committee•Urban Design Committee•Third Thursday Committee•Marketing/Merchants Committee•Newsletter Committee•Liaison Committee•Greening of the Triangle•Adding Content to the Website
Volunteer by submitting form on: www.goldentriangleofdenver.com
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Agnes Ryan, GTA PresidentClosing Remarks
Thank you for attending!