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INC ZONING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES – OCTOBER 27, 2018

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The October INC-ZAP meeting featured the following topics: Group Living Advisory Committee update, General Development Plans modification working group status, CPD presentation on 41st & Fox Street area maximum parking requirements, marijuana social use license progress, Downtown Area Plan amendment to create new D-CPV zone district, with incentive height limits for developers who build affordable housing, and the committee approved making a request to the mayor to extend the deadline for citizen and RNO comments on the Denver Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Denveright draft documents to February 18, 2019

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INC ZONING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES – August 25, 2018

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The August 2018 INC ZAP meeting was almost entirely focused on an overview of two key planning documents: Comprehensive Plan 2040 and Blueprint Denver. Both are currently in the public comment period and all citizens are encouraged to review the documents and offer feedback. See the minutes for Citizen Open House events to speak with Planning Department staff.

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INC DELEGATE MEETING August 11, 2018

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The August INC Delegate meeting included the following:
A comprehensive presentation about proposed changes to liquor license processes, particularly moving the petition process online.
A Denver Architecture Foundation representative spoke of the 2018 Doors Open Denver event September 22 & 23, and was presented with a $1,000 contribution from INC.
CU’s “The Denver Study of the Built and Social Environment” project was spotlighted.
In Around the Town, many neighborhood reps expressed concern about Denver’s initiative to repair sidewalks and potential impacts on historic flagstone sidewalks.

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INC DELEGATE MEETING July 14, 2018

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Larry Ambrose, new Southwest Improvement Council (SWIC) Director, provided some information on the history and current operations of SWIC including:

Meals provided to seniors daily and youth in the summer
Gym and computer center open to youth
Housing Development Corporation offering 19 units of affordable housing, with future plans for 1 acre of land
Loan Funds/Loan Guarantee programs
Work with area business districts to support local business retention

Aubry Gowdy, Brookdale Senior Living (also a Delegate meeting location host), discussed their partnership with SWIC in supporting area seniors.

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INC ZONING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES – June 23, 2018

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The June 23, 2018 INC Zoning and Planning Meeting focused on three areas of discussion: 1) an upcoming text amendment to the zoning code dealing with colors of signs; 2) efforts to bolster Denver’s Affordable Housing Fund with additional monies from the city’s General Fund and an additional 2% tax on recreational marijuana; 3) the recent proposal by Larimer Associates and Urban Villages to find ways to increase revenue from Larimer Square which could materially impact Denver’s first historic district.

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INC ZONING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES – May 19, 2018

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The May 19 2018 Zoning and Planning Committee meeting discussed the controversial proposed Larimer Square development, volunteers were sought for a sub-committee to make suggestions for improvements to the Platform for Zoning and Planning, there was a discussion about INC’s role in organizing and informing RNO’s about pertinent city activities, and finally, the position statement that INC sent to City Council and the Executive Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation on November 22, 2017 urging that “land designated as Zone District OS-A be subject to the planning and engagement processes of City Council, instead of the appointed Parks Executive Director” in order to “ensure a public voice is included in decisions made regarding the zoning and use of public parks” was discussed, as no response has yet come from the city.

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INC DELEGATE MEETING May 12, 2018

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Topic: DORA  (Department of Regulatory Agencies) and DOI (Division of Insurance)
– As the state’s regulatory department, DORA is committed to ensuring that businesses thrive in an environment that protects consumers. DORA’s nearly 600 employees are dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and promoting a fair and competitive business environment throughout Colorado.
– Division of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance industry in Colorado and assists consumers by answering questions, investigating complaints, educating about insurance. DOI also monitors insurance companies and agents operating in Colorado.

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