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Urban Dweller

Volume 36, Issue 8

7/27/2018

 

Message from the President

Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

Welcome to the July edition of the Urban Dweller. As we enter the month of August, there are ample opportunities to get involved in our community.
  • The 11th Annual Wine Tasting is scheduled for September 12th.  We are still looking for silent auction items for the event.  If you would like to donate, please contact Molly Williams and Sarah Wells at fundraising@chundenver.org.  Items could include restaurant gift cards, museum passes, a weekend at your mountain cabin, etc. 
  • This month, we welcomed several new business and household members.  We want to thank the following nonprofits for generously investing in our work: Colorado Vincentian Volunteers, the Assistance League of Denver, and several others. To join or renew your membership, visit chundenver.org/membership. 
  • Join us at one of the upcoming events:  Lala's Movie Under the Moon (8/1/2018 at 6pm in Governor's Park); the 11th Annual CHUN Wine Tasting (9/12/2018 at 5:30 pm at the Tears-McFarlane House located at 1290 Williams Street).  Proceeds from both events benefit Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods.
  • It's Teacher Appreciation Month at Lala's Wine Bar + Pizzeria. With a new school year about to start, they can't thank you enough for all of the hard work you do! To show their gratitude, they are offering a free glass of sangria with a purchase of an entrée to teachers/staff members who bring in a school identification card to Lala’s. Offer is only valid when dining in; available beginning 8/1/18 and ending 8/31/18.
  • Our board of delegates and other volunteers are always looking for new ways to stay engaged in the community.  If you have an idea for us, please email us at chun@chundenver.org.
​On August 1, 1876, president Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado as a state. Happy Birthday Colorado!  In August, take some time to enjoy all that makes Denver and Colorado a spectacular place to live. 

All the best, 
Travis

President, Board of Delegates 
Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods

Lala's Movie Under the Moon Is August 1st... Don't Miss It!

Our wonderful friends at Lala's Wine Bar and Pizzeria are once again hosting Movie Under the Moon for the benefit of Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods. Come on out for an evening of family fun. Bring a blanket, watch the movie and enjoy Lala's excellent pizza beforehand.
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Buy Your Tickets Now! CHUN Wine Tasting Is Sept. 12th

Tickets are on sale now for the 11th Annual CHUN Wine Tasting at the Historic Tears-McFarlane House on the north end of Cheesman Park. Excellent wine, appetizers from local purveyors, music and a terrific silent auction are on offer. Spend the evening with CHUN, meet some new friends and neighbors and support your registered neighborhood organization.
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Make Sidewalks Safe Again:  Denver Sidewalk Program Starts in Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods' Boundaries

By Mark Cossin, VP Neighborhood Engagement

Denver's Department of Public Works is beginng a program to address sidewalks citywide that are damaged, uneven, or sloping excessively. The goal is to ensure the city has a well-maintained sidewalk network and better conditions for traveling.  Councilman Wayne New hosted a briefing for registered neighborhood organization leaders on July 24 at CHUN's Tears-McFarlane House.

The program is targeting Capitol Hill - Region one - first among 11 regions within the city limits; Region one is bounded by Broadway, 20th Ave, Downing St., and Alameda Ave. This includes North Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, and the Speer neighborhoods. Inspections will begin in Section 1 of Region 1 beginning mid-August. City inspectors will issue notices to property owners and also mail a copy to the property owners. Letters to section 1 property owners were mailed this week. More information and a map is available at www.denvergov.org/sidewalkrepair
 
The city is now authorizing lower cost repair methods such as grinding, which in the past was not allowed. The program addresses existing sidewalks that present a hazard to members of the public. The program does not address missing sidewalks or gaps in sidewalks. This is a separate issue that is being addressed by the city's sidewalk 'gap' program. 

Repair crews are expected to begin repair work 45 days after notices are issued. (This was a point of contention among RNO leaders who felt it was not enough time to schedule and complete the necessary work).  Financial assistance will be available to qualifying property owners (individual residential units not multi-family)
An information meeting is scheduled  for property owners in Region One to express concerns and ask questions:

Saturday, August 11, 10am to noon
1007 York St., Denver Botanic Gardens
Free entry to meeting room


More on the Sidewalk repair project from Denverite.

CHUN-WalkDenver Traffic Calming Pop-up Event Update

Due to permitting questions, the 13th Avenue pop-up traffic calming event scheduled for August 25 may be postponed. Stay tuned for more information. CHUN and WalkDenver are waiting to hear from the city before possibly rescheduling.

Upcoming CHUN Committee Meetings

CHUN Zoning, Transportation, Land Use & Licensing Committee
August 1, 7:00 p.m.
1201 Williams St., 19th Floor

AGENDA:
  • Discussion with Regional Transportation District Board Member Kate Williams (District A) about recent developments affecting our neighborhoods in CHUN.
  • Discussion with Adam Jadun and Michael Koslow of Denver Public Works Department about transportation/traffic issues in the CHUN boundaries.
  • Any other business.
A couple of other agenda items are in the works, but not yet finalized.  The Zoning Committee is a standing committee of Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods that meets the first Wednesday of every other month (Feb./Apr./Jun./Aug./Oct./Dec.) at 7:00PM on the 19 floor community room at 1201 Williams St Denver 80218.  The committee addresses Zoning and Land Use, Liquor & Marijuana License, and Transportation issues that impact the CHUN neighborhoods. The committee addresses these issues by having parties of interest (developers, impacted neighbors, liquor license applicants, government officials, etc.) give presentations at scheduled meetings.  The committee also holds neighborhood assemblies to determine the desires of affected neighborhoods. Committee members also attend many public meetings to identify issues or to obtain information.  All committee meetings are open to the public. Citizens and businesses are encouraged to bring information, problems and issues to the attention of the Committee.

CHUN Historic Preservation Committee
August 25, 7:00 p.m.
Castle Marne Inn
1572 Race St.

AGENDA:
  • Update from architects about status of transformation of former Cathedral High School and convent and gymnasium at 1840 Grant/1835 Logan into hotel and event center.
  • Discussion with representative of Denver Public Works Department about new sidewalk repair program starting soon in central Denver, with emphasis on what the program will do with historic flagstone sidewalks.
  • Any other business - please bring any news to share.

Jim Peiker's new book about the history of the Castle Marne and Capitol Hill will, he hopes, have been published and will be available for purchase for $24.95 + sales tax. It will make a great holiday gift.  Jim and the Peiker family also invite committee members for the 30th anniversary of their proprietorship of the Castle Marne on Colorado Day - August 1 from 4-7pm with refreshments and entertainment.  The Historic Preservation Committee is responsible for numerous historic districts as well as individually designated homes and buildings. The Committee has been active for more than 20 years and still meets the 4th Monday of every month at 7PM at Castle Marne (1572 Race St.); The public is welcome. Please note that parking is limited. There are a few spaces available immediately east of the Castle on the other side of the alley.
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The Scooters and E-Bikes Are Back

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Denver Public Works introduced guidelines around establishment of a new Dockless Mobility Pilot Permit Program on June 29 and has been reviewing applications for permits.  The companies listed below have been approved for permits for dockless scooters and bikes per the information the companies provided in their permit applications, we are anticipating these timelines  for deployment. Note: other applications in the bike category are still under review.  Denver is excited to test these new mobility options and determine if the pilot is meeting the City’s intent to enhance the use of transit and bus service throughout the city, provide people with more choices in how they move around town, and reduce single occupancy vehicle trips.  The public can share input, feedback, and observations about the program by emailing docklessmobility@denvergov.org.


​More helpful information for utilizing dockless mobility options:

Current City and County of Denver Ordinance and State Law classifies e-scooters as “toy vehicles” and requires them to operate on the sidewalk.  They are currently prohibited from riding in the roadway or in bicycle lanes. Riders are urged to watch speeds and yield to pedestrians at all times.  City Staff are reviewing existing ordinance language to understand whether changes to the existing regulations should be proposed.

Users are asked to return dockless scooters and bikes to bus stops or transit stops and operators will be required to continuously rebalance the vehicles to these locations.  City staff will be closely monitoring the program following the launch to understand any adjustments that need to be made to the pilot as well as determine where painted dockless parking areas are needed to provide additional parking direction to users.  These painted boxes will likely be installed starting in late August.
 
Dockless vehicles parked in the public right of way at transit and bus stops by users or operator staff must follow the following guidelines:
  • Do not block the movements of pedestrians and always provide 5’ clear width.
  • Park adjacent to transit stops when available and at least 1.5’ from the back of curb/flowline.
  • Preserve pedestrian sight triangles at intersections, alleys, and driveways as well as to bus/LRT operations at stops
  • Vehicles should be upright when parked.
  • Vehicles shall not impede access to utilities, or access from the street to the sidewalk.
  • At least 8 feet of clear walkway shall be provided for all sidewalks on arterial streets.
  • Additional clear width may be required in high pedestrian areas, as determined by DPW.
  • Park in painted dockless parking areas, when available.
  Get more information about the program.

Gotta Dog? Need a Place to Run? Now Read This

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Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) is in the process of implementing a “technical update” to its current Dog Park Master Plan, which was completed in 2010.

Currently, there are more than 50,000 dogs registered in the City and County of Denver and 12 designated off-leash dog parks. Much like Denver’s human population growth, it’s expected that the number of dogs will continue to increase. 


The term “technical update” is used to describe the re-examination of an existing plan. After almost 10 years of use and changing city demographics, Denver’s 2010 Dog Park Master Plan is now outdated.  Visit the project page to find more information and resources, including Frequently Asked Questions.

Online survey open until September 30, 2018:  This survey is intended to identify the public’s needs and priorities for current and future dog parks in Denver. The input gathered will inform details of the technical update. Whether you’re a dog owner or not, we need your input—thank you for your time and feedback; and for sharing this survey with your neighbors! Take the dog park survey now! | (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/denverdogs)

Parks & Rec Playing Fields Permit Policy Hearing

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The Department of Parks and Recreation has proposed revisions to the Parks and Recreation Athletic Fields Permitting Policy. The intent of the proposed revisions is to update the current system for how permitting in DPR is fulfilled, how requests are prioritized, state the regulations and allowable use for permittees, permittable hours and dates, and consequences for policy violations.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will hear public comments on this revised policy on August 8, 2018 at 5:30 pm at the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, held at the Wellington Webb Municipal Building, located at 201 W. Colfax Ave., Room 4.F.6. A copy of the Athletic Fields Permitting Policy, as modified, is on file with the Manager of Parks and Recreation and accessible through the Denver Parks and Recreation website.

How is the new recreation center working out for you?

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 The Carla Madison Recreation Center opened in January 2018. Denver Parks and Recreation’s planning, design and construction team wants to know how you thought this process went (all neighborhood organizations within 2 miles of the center were included in this email). This survey should take only a few minutes to complete.
 
Please take the Carla Madison Recreation Center Post-Construction Survey
and pass it on to your neighbors!  


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31st Annual AIDS Walk & Festival Is in Cheesman Park

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The 31st annual AIDS Walk and Festival is scheduled for Saturday August 18 in Cheesman Park. Our focus this year at the Festival & Walk is Health and Wellness.

AIDS Walk Colorado is the oldest one-day HIV/AIDS fundraising and awareness event in the Rocky Mountain Region. The event raises funds each year to benefit Colorado Health Network– along with nearly a dozen other outstanding HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the state.  This year’s Partner Agencies include the Denver LGBT Commission, Children's Hospital - Immunodeficiency Program (CHIP), Boulder County AIDS Project , Del Norte's Chesney-Kleinjohn Apartments, Denver Health & Denver Public Health, HIV Care Link, PFLAG Denver, Telluride AIDS Benefit, The Empowerment Program: Women's AIDS Project, Treatment Educat10n Network, CU Anschutz Medical Campus Addition Research & Treatment Services (ARTS), and Clinica Tepeyac.
  
A major change in this year’s benefit is that the Walk and Race both will be contained inside the park property and not traveling into the adjoining streets. Unfortunately the Police Department does not have the staff to adequately man the streets, due to the Colorado Bicycle Classic and the evening Denver Bronco Pre-season Football game.  Get more info here.


Attend the Uptown Sampler
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Should You Sign on the Dotted Line for an Issue?

Petitioners are out in force asking for signatures on several different issues. It’s important to remember that signing a petition does not necessarily mean that you support the issue set forth in the petition language. All your signature supports is putting the issue on the ballot for voters to decide in the November election. There is an August 6 deadline for all of the petitions to have the required number of signatures and be turned in for validation.

In order for your signature to be counted, you must be registered to vote. CHUN encourages all eligible voters to register to vote.  If you’re not registered, do it now. It’s an easy online process.

News of Interest to  CHUN Neighborhoods' Residents

  • Two Developments Proposed for City Park West - BusinessDen
  • Women's Co-Working Brand Covets Space in Cherry Creek - BusinessDen
  • Cafe With Three Suburban Locations to Try Congress Park - BusinessDen
  • Mixed Use Building Breaks Ground in Cherry Creek North - Mile HighCRE
  • Botanic Gardens Scientists Spent 4 Years Writing the Mothers of All Wildflower Guides - Denverite
  • Church Can't Build Temp Homeless Village in Parking Lot: Landmark Commission - Denverite
  • Denver's Best Bars so Far in 2018 - Westword
  • Denver Bike Thefts Spiked in First Half of 2018 - KDVR
  • Denver Diner Sells for $3.6 million - BusinessDen
  • New Condo Development in Uptown - Denver Business Journal
  • Macy's Furniture Gallery Relocating in Cherry Creek - Denver Business Journal

Other Public Meetings

  • Public hearing for the proposed landmark designation of the Meyer-Reed-Muraglia House at 670 Marion Street.  Hearing is scheduled before the Denver Landmark Preservation Commission for Tuesday, August 7th at 1:00 PM at the Wellington E. Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Room #4.F.6.  Written public comments received by City staff (landmark@denvergov.org) up until 12:00 p.m. the day prior to the scheduled public hearing will also be forwarded to the Landmark Preservation Commission.
  • Notice from Denver Excise and Licenses regarding a proposed transfer of ownership of the liquor license (beer and wine) associated with 1147 Broadway -  Zeps Epiq Sandwichs.  Pursuant to letter dated July 13, any objections as to the charter of the applicant must be filed in writing with the Executive Director of Denver Excise and Licenses (201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept. 206) no later than the close of business twenty (20) days after the 7/13/18 date of said letter.  Contact Bruce Turner at Denver Excise and Licenses during regular business houses to review the transfer application at Bruce.Turner@denvergov.org (720-865-2737).    
  • Rulemaking Hearing before the Colorado Secretary of State regarding the Administration of the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act (8 CCR 1505-9). The hearing is scheduled for August 23, 2018. Information regarding this is available online at the Secretary of State’s website: Rules and Notices of Rulemaking: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/rule_making/rules.html Information relating to 8/23/2018 rulemaking hearing: www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/rule_making/hearings/2018/CharitableRulesHearingRulesHearing20180823.html 
  • You may submit written comments regarding the proposed draft rules at any time prior to and during the hearing. You are also encourage to attend the rulemaking hearing for an open discussion of the proposed rules. If you are interested in the proposed rules but are unable to attend the rulemaking hearing, you may listen to the live broadcast online by visiting https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/info_center/audioBroadcasts.html. A recording of the hearing will posted and available online as well.  Please email SoS.Rulemaking@sos.state.co.us if you have any questions or would like to submit written comments.
  • Notice of opportunity to review and comment on a request concerning an encroachment into the public right-of-way at Daddy's Bar, 1120 E. 6th Avenue.  The request concerns an existing enclosed patio measuring 6'-10" from front of building, and 47'-3" along the front of the building.  Enclosed patio contains 7 booths for customer seating.  Comments are required by 5 PM on August 07, 2018, and are to be submitted to Nicole Wanca of Denver Public Works Engineering at Nicole.Wanca@denvergov.org. 
  • A "Needs & Desires" hearing before Denver Excise and Licenses regarding a proposed NEW "Hotel and Restaurant" liquor license for 1100 E. 17th Avenue, to be called Link Coffee House.  The hearing will be held on August 27th at 1:30 PM in the offices of Denver Excise and Licenses, 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept. 206 (Wellington Webb Building).  Additional information, including the map that designates the area around the property to be considered the "neighborhood" for purposes of Needs & Desires, can be obtained from Denver Excise and Licenses.  Contact Bruce Turner at Bruce.Turner@denvergov.org (720-865-2737).    
  • Public Hearing regarding the property at 1524 Fillmore Street  -  appeal of a Denial of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) above a detached garage.  Hearing to be held on August 21st at 10:30 AM  at the Wellington Webb Office Building, 201 W. Colfax Avenue, 2nd Floor Tower Hearing Room, 2.H.14.  Contact Denver Board of Adjustment regarding Case No. 113-18 for more information (720-913-3052).
  • Public Hearing regarding the property at 1615 Ogden Street  (St. Paul's United Methodist Church)  -  appeal of a Denial of an Order to discontinue maintenance of a commercial catering business AND maintaining trash containers not screened or in a dumpster enclosure.  Hearing to be held on August 7th at 9 AM  at the Wellington Webb Office Building, 201 W. Colfax Avenue, 2nd Floor Tower Hearing Room, 2.H.14.  Contact Denver Board of Adjustment regarding Case No. 85 -18 for more information (720-913-3052).  NOTE: it is unclear is a hearing will really be held at this time, as it appears a request for a continuance is pending.   Check with Board of Adjustment regarding status.
  • A "Needs & Desires" hearing before Denver Excise and Licenses regarding a proposed NEW "Brew Pub" liquor license for 205 E. 7th Avenue, to be called Counter Culture Brewing.  The hearing will be held on September 4th at 1:30 PM in the offices of Denver Excise and Licenses, 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept. 206 (Wellington Webb Building).  Additional information, including the map that designates the area around the property to be considered the "neighborhood" for purposes of Needs & Desires, can be obtained from Denver Excise and Licenses.  Contact Bruce Turner at that agency at Bruce.Turner@denvergov.org (720-865-2737).
 

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