Loading...
TC Res. No. 2007-20 CREATE THE AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITYTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 07-20 SERIES OF 2007 A RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT ONE OR MORE BLIGHTED AREAS EXIST IN THE TOWN AND THAT ACQUISITION, CLEARANCE, REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, OR REDEVELOPMENT, OR COMBINATION THEREOF OF SUCH AREAS IS NECESSARY, DECLARING IT TO BE IN, THE, PUBLIC INTEREST THAT AN URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BE CREATED AND EXERCISE THE POWERS PROVIDED BY STATE STATUTES, CREATING THE' AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY, AND DESIGNATING THE TOWN COUNCIL AS THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE AUTHORITY WHEREAS, a petition bearing the required number of signatures has been duly filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Avon (the "Town") setting forth that there is a need for an urban renewal authority to function in the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has caused notice of the time, place and purpose of a public hearing to be held concerning the need for the establishment of such an urban renewal authority to be published on June 14, 2007, in the Eagle Valley Enterprise, a newspaper of general . circulation in the Town; and WHEREAS, at said hearing, evidence was presented that supports the findings contained herein that certain areas of the Town are presently in a blighted condition and are in need of acquisition, clearance, rehabilitation, conservation, development, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof; and WHEREAS, at said hearing, all residents and taxpayers of the Town and all other interested persons were given a full opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO: 1. The Town Council hereby finds as follows: a. One or more blighted areas exist in the Town, which, in their present condition and use, and, by reason of the following factors, substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of the Town, and constitute an economic or social liability, and are a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare: i. Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; ii. Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; iii. Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; iv. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions; V. Deterioration of site or other improvements; vi. Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities; vii. The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes; viii. Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons, to live or work in because of building code violations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design; physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities; ix. The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high. levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements b. The acquisition, clearance, rehabilitation, conservation, development, redevelopment, or a combination_ thereof, of such blighted areas within the Town is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the Town. 2. The Town Council hereby declares that it is in the public interest that an urban renewal, authority for the Town, created pursuant to Part 1, Article 25, Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes (the "Urban Renewal Law"), exercise the powers provided therein to be exercised by such authority. 3. Pursuant to the Urban Renewal Law, there is hereby created an urban renewal authority to be known as the Avon Urban Renewal Authority. The Authority is hereby vested with all of the rights contained in and is,authorized to carry out all of the duties and functions as provided in the Urban Renewal Law, as now existing or as amended hereafter. 4. The members of the Town Council, as from time to time in office, shall constitute the Commissioners of the Authority. The Mayor is hereby designated as the Chairman of the Authority. The terms of the Commissioners of the Authority shall coincide with the terms of office of the members of the Town Council. 2 ADOPTED this 26th day of June, 2007. ,.1 E + . ;.A S l ~ Ma..wa N!® Yr ATTEST: TOWN VON, COLORADO Ronald C. Wolfe, M yor 3 STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF EAGLE ) SS. TOWN OF AVON ) I, Patty McKenny, the duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of Avon, Colorado (the "Town") do hereby certify: 1. That the foregoing pages are a true,' correct, and complete copy of a resolution (the "Resolution") concerning the Avon Urban Renewal Authority, adopted by the Town Council (the "Council") of the Town, at a regular. meeting of the Council held at the-Town Municipal Building on June 26, 2007. 2. The Resolution was adopted at, an open, regular meeting..of the Council on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 by an affirmative vote of the members of the Council as follows: Name "Yes" "No" Absent Brian Sipes Richard Carroll Dave Dantas ✓ Kristi Ferraro Amy Phillips Tamra Nottingham Underwood 3. The Resolution has been signed by the Mayor, sealed with the corporate seal of the Town, attested by me as Town Clerk, and duly . recorded in the books of the Town; and that the same remains of record in the'book of records of the Town. 4. Notice of the regular meeting of June 26, 2007, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A; was posted in a designated public place within the boundaries of the Town no less than twenty-four-hours prior to such meeting and was published in The Eagle Valley Enterprise, a newspaper of general. circulation in the Town, at least 10 days prior to the hearing, all as required by law. IN V,ITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Town this '.t~ day of June, 2007. r { (S AL) Sk E A L . ;R-a3f c To 77k BUS_RE\1264238.1 EXHIBIT A (Attach Notice of Meeting) A-1 PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE CREATION OF AN,URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY IN THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO PUBLIC NOTICE `IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to,Section 31-25-104, Colorado Revised Statutes, the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado (the "Town") will. hold a public hearing on June 26, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.. at the Avon Municipal Building; which is located at 400 Benchmark Road, Avon; Colorado 81620. The hearing will be held for the purpose -determining the need for an, urban renewal authority in the Town. At the hearing, all residents _ and taxpayers of the Town and all other persons will be granted a full opportunity to be heard. DATED, this 22nd day of June, 2007. If you require additional information, please call the Town Clerk's Office at (970) 748- ,4035,. Avon Town Clerk Published once at least ten days preceding June 26, 2007, in the Eagle Valley Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. t- it) 1-4 N M ru W O till C~ 4 its O~ O Y~1 rrd, Iv~l ra O ;To O a d ~Lt r dTi IS my LL] N Ci I ~IMC m 7 C U W o > ; rte dea g A to T uj It y ' nt) i0 ' ~ o N C~ g L ~ a 3 Q /tl Q1 O D =mar.- ~F a Z. c t=rn.~a a amr°. ~o .00 r- 5 a= ' c = i ~-C a°.S N4 a A N y + flU C o c~ . U ~ O . G W c w ri W o 3 ~ ° M _ h ~ ~ O 0. y b i. y 0 o p m O p , ¢ G E ' Cc0 ccl o ~ b a ~ 3 .0 U O v cc w + O ' . y O M co o C e E8 r~-+ y tr,y r^ W 72 tr Ej O Ca h .~C+ ¢ . r., ..0 •cc 3 3 cc" O ° 'p O U a~ a M. o i ~ o ° ig ~ ~ N 4 • a i L7G Or ca :E IV- 1>1 ca U w O ~3o~.y°co co awl 0 a, O r~" co C, 'O V Co = W Z E~ G G 0 0 C d O cc c aL •o E b v~ U y b .o N w O a~ .b m 3 C rA y 0 a~ U 0 b a~ «S E- b cc W w 0 O cc a, U 0 O b cc b 3 a~ .Q R2 w 0 a~ 0 3 a~ U O G e~ h w 0 b r c~ b 'b h w 0 a~ 0 .c O N 0 N U O c b O 0 U w 0 O ~ C~ W w 0 0 Ur ~t O U o. O cc ° a~ ° 0 3N h Cj O U 1 a z U COD a- a O O N L ° a a~ 0 O U ►3 -:M~ J • W = S~ V i • • 90,00 CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION OF THE AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY IN THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO The undersigned commissioners of the Avon Urban Renewal Authority (the "Authority") hereby certify as follows: 1. On June 26, 2007, the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado (the "Town"), pursuant to Section 31-25-104(1)(b) of the Colorado Revised Statutes ("C.R.S."), held a public hearing (the "Hearing's for the purpose of determining the need for an urban renewal authority in the Town. Prior to the Hearing, the Town Clerk gave notice of the time, place; and purpose of the Hearing by publishing a notice, at least ten days preceding the day of the Hearing, in a newspaper having' general circulation in the Town. 2. After the Hearing, "the Town Council found that one or more slum or blighted areas exist in the Town, and found that the acquisition, clearance, rehabilitation, conservation, - development, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the Town, and declared it to be in the public interest that the Authority, exercise the powers provided in Title 31, Article 25, Part 1, C.R.S., to be exercised by an urban renewal authority. 3. Pursuant to Section 31-25-115(1), C.R.S., the Town Council has designated itself as the Authority. WITNESS our hands as of June 26, 2007. Ro' Wolfe - nrCiwno Memo To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council Thru. Larry Brooks, Town Manager From: Scott Wright, Asst. Town Manager - Finance Date:. June 20, 2007 Q.111 Re: Public Hearing on Establishment of Avon Urban Renewal Authority Summary: A public hearing regarding creating the Avon Urban Renewal Authority will be held Tuesday, June 26 h during the Avon Town Council meeting. Discussion: The June 26 h public hearing is a continuation of a public hearing from June 12''. The hearing will begin with a PowerPoint presentation of the results of the conditions survey by Ken Schroeppel from Matrix Design Group. The conditions survey provides evidence that certain areas of the Town are presently in a blighted condition and are in need of acquisition, clearance, rehabilitation, conservation, development, or redevelopment. Copies of the conditions survey will be available at the hearing. Based upon evidence heard that supports the findings of blight, and based upon public comment, if any, the Town Council may create an urban renewal authority by adopting the attached resolution. Town Manager Comments: Attachments: A - Resolution No. 07- 20, A Resolution to Create the Avon Urban Renewal Authority B - Petition and Town Clerk Certification TOWN OF AVON RESOLUTION NO. 07-20 SERIES OF 2007 A RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT ONE OR MORE BLIGHTED AREAS EXIST IN THE TOWN AND THAT ACQUISI TION, CLEARANCE, REHABILIT ATION, CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT; OR REDEVELOPMENT, OR COMBINATION THEREOF OF SUCH AREA S IS NE CES SARY, DECL ARING IT TO BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT AN URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY ; BE CREATED AND EXERCISE 'THE, POWERS PROVIDED - BY' STATE STATUTES, CREATING :THEW AVON URBAN' RENEWAL AUTHORITY, AND DESIGNATING THE TOWN COUNCIL AS THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE AUTHORITY WHEREAS, a petition bearing the required number of signatures has been duly filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Avon (the "Town") setting forth ;that there is a need for an urban renewal authority to function in the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has caused notice of the time, place and purpose of a public hearing to be held concerning the need for the establishment of-such,an urban renewal authority to be published on June 14, 2007, in the Eagle Valley Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town; and WHEREAS, at said„hearing, evidence was presented that supports the findings contained herein that certain areas of the Town are presently, in a blighted condition, and -are in' need of acquisition, clearance, rehabilitation, conservation, development, or redevelopment, . or a combination thereof; and WHEREAS, at said hearing, all residents and taxpayers of the Town and all other interested persons were given a full'opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO: 1. The Town Council hereby finds as follows: a. One or more blighted areas exist in the Town, which, in their present condition and use, and, by reason of the following factors, substantially impair or arrest. the sound growth of the Town, and constitute an economic or social liability, and are a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare: i. Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; ~J ii. Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; iii. Faulty lot layout in relation to size,'adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; iv. Unsanitary or unsafe conditions; V. Deterioration of site or other improvements; vi. Unusual topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities; vii. The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes; viii. Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work..... in because of building code violations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design, physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities; ix. The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements b. The acquisition, clearance, rehabilitation, conservation, development, redevelopment,, or a combination thereof, of such blighted areas within the Town is necessary in the interest of the public health; safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the Town. 2. The Town Council hereby declares that it is in the public interest that an urban renewal authority for the Town, created pursuant to Part I,- Article 25, Title 31, Colorado Revised Statutes (the "Urban Renewal Law"), exercise the powers provided therein to be exercised by such authority. 3. Pursuant to the Urban Renewal Law, there is hereby created an urban renewal authority to be known as the Avon Urban Renewal Author ity. The Authority is hereby vested with all of the rights contained in and is authorized to cant' out all of the duties and functions as provided in the Urban Renewal Law, as now existing or as amended hereafter. 4. The members of the Town Council, as from time to time in office, shall constitute the Commissioners of the Authority. The Mayor is hereby designated as the Chairman of the Authority. The terms of the Commissioners of the Authority -,shall coincide with the terms of office of the members of the Town Council. 2 3 C ADOPTED this 26th, day of June, 2007.: (SEAL) ATTEST: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO Ronald C. Wolfe, Mayor 3 `7"' ?14~ STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF EAGLE ) SS. TOWN OF AVON ) I, Patty McKenny, the duly elected, qualified and acting Town Clerk of the Town of Avon, Colorado (the "Town'.') do hereby certify: 1. That the foregoing pages are a true, correct,. and complete copy of a resolution (the "Resolution") concerning the Avon Urban Renewal Authority, adopted by' the Town Council (the "Council') of the Town, at a regular meeting of the Council held at the Town Municipal Building on June 26, 2007. 2. The Resolution was adopted at an open, regular meeting of the Council on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 by an affirmative vote of the members of the Council as follows: Name "Yes" "No" Absent Abstain Ron Wolfe, Mayor Brian Sipes, Mayor Pro Tem Richard Carroll Dave Dantas Kristi Ferraro Amy Phillips Tamra Nottingham Underwood . 3. The Resolution has been signed by the Mayor, sealed with the corporate seal of the. Town, attested by me as Town Clerk, and duly recorded in the books of the Town; and that the same remains of record in the book of records of the Town. 4. Notice of the regular meeting of June 26, 2007, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. was posted in a designated public place within the boundaries of the Town no less than twenty=four hours prior to such meeting and was published in The Eagle Valley Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town, at least 10 days prior to the hearing, all as required by law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Town this day of June, 2007. (SEAL) Town Clerk S EXHIBIT A (Attach.Notice of Meeting) J l A-1 L~ PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING.ON THE CREATION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL. AUTHORITY IN THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO PUBLIC NOTICE, IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 31-25-104, Colorado Revised' Statutes, the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado (the "Town") will hold a. public hearing on June 26; '2007, at 5:30 p.m. at the Avon Municipal Building, which is located at 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado 81620. The hearing will be held for the purpose determining the need for an urban renewal authority. in the Town.: At the hearing, all residents and taxpayers of the Town and. all other persons ,will be granted a full opportunity to be heard. DATED, this 22na day of June, 2007: If you require additional information, please call the Town Clerk's Office. at (970) 748- 4035: Avon Town Clerk Published once at least ten'days preceding June 26, 2007, in the Eagle Valley Enterprise, a newspaper of general' circulation in the Town. STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF EAGLE ) SS CERTIFICATE OF TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO ) TOWN OF AVON' ) THIS LETTER WILL SERVE AS OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION THAT I HAVE VERIFIED'THE SIGNATURES ON THE . "PETITION FOR THE-CREATION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY IN THE TOWN OF--AVON, COLORADO SUBMITTED-TO THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE ON MAY 17, 2007. '(PETITION ATTACHED). IT IS MY DETERMINATION THAT THE PETITION IS SUFFICIENT WITH THE REQUIRED TWENTY-FIVE (25) . VALID SIGNATURES FROM THE. TOWN'S REGISTERED ELECTORS AND THAT IYHAS BEEN DULY FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE SETTING FORTH THAT THERE IS A NEED FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY TO FUNCTION IN THE TOWN. THIS LETTER SHALL ALSO CERTIFY THAT A PUBLIC NOTICE WAS PUBLSHED IN THE EAGLE VALLEY ENTERPRISE ON JUNE 14, 2007 NOTIFYING THE TIME, PLACE :PURPOSE OF A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE NEED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH URBAN RENEWAL, AUTHORITY. (NOTICE ATTACHED). WITNESS MY ND AND THE SEAL OF THE TOWN THIS 21 ST DAY OF.JUNE, 2007 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS a 1~ DAY OF 2007. v4.t. BY: PA B: CKENNY TO CL K TOWN, OF AVON, COL DO NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: ~pTA q L G 94Z Fe OL~ Kjft li Wm Exphs 07/181200/ 100019459.DOC v:l ; PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY IN THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO Pursuant to Section 31-25-104(1)(a) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the undersigned registered electors of the Town of Avon, Colorado, hereby set forth that there is a need for an urb renewal authority to function in the Town of Avon. I~6n1&-4 -a ~E ~ Printed Name Ti~~V&"'N-u4wwe'O Printed Name Printed Name Y C 101041 P5 Printed Name ~A O 41k FF Printed Name Printed Name Signature Printed Name 9. 10 Signature 11. !~Signature r 12. /A~FIIXI S3 ature D i Printed Name Printed Name Printed Name Printed Name /D -7 I-Q14,1 ROS Address C~ct©Cttiu-d ~ 20 Address -bl 3~s(~ G~ 2 In`"at - - . FYI , Go 11~ 2C~ Add. %►d 401 v4y&v eo C6 I (0 2~ Address t 07 PP-i M POS-C e 0o k) , (ba Address e-o , 8i G 20 AJOM)k&dM fZ Address 2-t2-11f L.07 sIOLV- Ar", cc S~~E 20 ~l Address ~vair LO Addre VIc q 8ur4r,- ' 'tiz6►L- 2 AYo4; 6c ft~,&C Address y 4f(o . 2H te r:AQ~ Address f}~-v.~ C~ glG 2 0 -T Address Printed Name N l Address ' U +U:-- r ;q at,,, ~~b~G 9 8. Signs e ! Signature Signature 15. ti,~11~C . Signature ~ ~j-' tCLARtS Printed Name address Printed Name D-nna//d il: #4 9 Printed Name S-6 C2 k. ~ k. yA c4c~ l C~ a & Address (4,e~ A ay, I w l & zz-' Address 16. C I ngAu ~ OSC C. Signature Printed Name Addre In I 'L A/ 17. AU44--) Signature 18. Signature 19 20 21 22. ~•,Jw~c% Signature 23. ion afi~rP Printed Name Address Sieve" C. QvC. N C0 T162c: Printed Name Address S-C Cr ?rctatr+tD Q(,u w. 7. co~aa Printed Name Printed Name Printed Name U-21tLT<-,~ Printed Name AVl c:ti , ( v Sit 2 6 Address O L ~C) z l n-- C L F/I t.. Address i 'C- C Address r r*t Tyr <~"l 3r~ ~L Address ~r n Printed Name Printed Name Av\8r2uv L a-h.c Printed Name Printed Name 4,r-z:-LA Cc `S l G c% Address a~~5 Ct14-Tol C(O Address q4e r1o~ 1'~n~ 4~c~v~ R.cil Ovux Cc 9)161 j Address f-, u 16Pl)Itd Ahl' r Address j1041-7, G~ M626 /D i na*e n 26. Signature 27. Si6 7 28. Signature 29 Signature 30. Signature 31. Signature 32. Signature 33. Signature 34. Signature 35. Signature 36. Signature 37. Signature 38. Signature 39. Signature 40. Signature S- Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address Printed Name Address 1 AV r N W-1 F4 Z W . ZI ox r.'' -1 am z r. '50-zO i OZoe~ WdOe F0 o =oat wF m9 2 iv C d "L~ Ids y CD S bdw ' d C ~ o aC d mW ld . ~ CU Oc O m "a R _ om. .T 'D O I T ~ i a z a bA ~ O O ~ N y 1 Q N ~ 'Z p rH G CO 41 i •Omow m •ON + D w 0) a M7 " =m L V. ~•a aare°~ ' o a nc a~ ~ mo G +O+ o G do Vi td VJ U U ~ . U O . ° C/) Q .0 a . .a: o .b > 4. Y i. 4. 0 m l0 'b o3°' a> > h w u a .G 0 -o Y 0 ~ o W c O° y Q ~V w O o «s co .b it U c ° a i E O Q- al 0 h 3 w y cc .O ~ • ~ • o fop ~ ~ >,rA • b ~ > C~0 4J y h U z cc U G C ..C N w O U 'G cc ¢ U Q ° ¢ O O CO co cc - 17t c) r„] 7U. O ~ .2 CC e00 O a r o~ Wr w O rA O O O cc w 'G O GTr U 0 0) +V + + r + CG 4. O S. Cc 3 C, P p. ed a. A owC* E 0 3 W Q cc to 11 Q 'L7 U cOC ti 4 . 1 ~ j x ed . O Z L N G O~ U O ~ :a: a c Q Q `°~-~U c x 0 d70 0 as . IS 2 -C o as as cc . I-r "C h w 0 0 U CL w 'L7 r O qT b c~ "O R 3 c CO w 0 a~ h h C~ U O c b 0 ^O Cc b h 4. c a~ 0 a~ O C U U C 0 0 N U ti 0 i h c a s w C ° 3 h O "o 0 0 U to , O En a~ ce RS W W O O O Ur Uf O w O U a 0 O as OJ c G 0 3N b ~ C .a ~ C/] ON U a z U r~ as a C c N Y a~ s E C z h Z O w E O U W V • 12- Ma OgpGap,r. Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Table of Contents Section 1: Survey Overview 1 Section 2: Colorado Urban Renewal Statutes and Blighted Areas 2 Section 3: Conditions Indicative of the Presence of Blight 5 Section 4: Survey Area Location, Definition, and Description 9 Section 5: Survey Findings Section 6: Survey Summary and Recommendation 12 23 Leland Consulting Group Avon Conditions Survey May 2607 Section 1: Survey Overview The Avon Conditions Survey ("Survey") is an examination and "analysis of various conditions found withina defined geographic area within the municipal limits of Avon, Colorado to determine if the area qualifies as "blighted" within the meaning of Colorado Urban Renewal law. The Survey is a necessary step if urban renewal, as defined and authorized by Colorado statutes, is to be used as a'tool by the Town of Avon ("Town") to remedy and prevent conditions`of blight. The findings and conclusions presented in this report are intended to assist the Town in making a final determination as to whether the Survey Area' qualifies as blighted and, consequently, the feasibility and appropriateness of using urban renewal as a reinvestment tool. To conduct the Survey and. prepare the Avon Conditions Survey report, the Town of Avon retained the services of Denver based consulting firms' Matrix Design Group (planning; environmental, engineering, and design services) and Leland Consulting Group (market, economic, and financial analysis). The general methodology for the Survey was as follows: First, the specific geographic territory ("Survey Area") to be evaluated was determined by the Town: Next,-general information about the Survey Area was gathered, such as right-of-way and parcel boundaries,,aerial 'photography, etc. The Survey Area was then evaluated for evidence of blight through two means: a thorough field reconnaissance of the Survey Area to document observed physical conditions of blight;,-and a data collection effort to gather information about blight factors that are not visually observable. The Survey results were then categorized and' analyzed as to their applicability to the blightfactors outlined in the Colorado Urban Renewal-statutes: Finally,.the findings and conclusions regarding blight found within the Survey Area were prepared and presented in this report. Leland Consulting Group Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Section z: Colorado Urban Renewal Statutes and Blighted Areas In the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-1o1 et seq. (the "Urban Renewal Law"), the legislature has declared that an area of blight "constitutes a serious and growing menace, injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of the state in general and municipalities thereof; that the existence of such areas contributes substantially to the spread of disease and crime, constitutes an economic and social liability, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of municipalities, retards the provision of housing accommodations, aggravates traffic problems and impairs or arrests the elimination of traffic hazards and the improvement of traffic facilities; and that the prevention and elimination of slums and blight is a matter of public policy and statewide concern...." Under the Urban Renewal Law, the term "blighted area" describes an area with an array of urban problems, including health and social deficiencies, and physical deterioration. See Colo. Rev. Stat. § 31-25-103(2). Before an urban renewal authority can be created and remedial action can be taken, however, the Urban Renewal Law requires a finding by the appropriate governing body that an area such as the Survey Area constitutes a blighted area. Id. § 1o7(1). The blight finding is a legislative determination by the municipality's governing body that, as a result of the presence of factors enumerated in the definition of "blighted area;" the area is a detriment to the health and vitality of the community requiring the use of the municipality's urban renewal powers to correct those conditions or prevent their spread. In some cases, the factors enumerated in the definition are symptoms of decay, and in some instances, these factors are the cause of the problems. The definition requires the governing body to examine the factors and determine whether these factors indicate a deterioration that threatens the community as a whole. For purposes of the Survey, the definition of a blighted area is premised upon the definition articulated in the Urban Renewal Law, as follows: "'Blighted area' means an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of at least four of the following factors, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of the municipality, retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability, and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare: lclp V 2 Leland Consulting Group Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 a) Slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; b) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; d) Unsanitary. or unsafe conditions; e) Deterioration of site or other improvements; f) . Unusual'topography or inadequate public improvements or utilities; g) Defective or unusual conditions of title rendering the title non-marketable,' h) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other cduses; i) Buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy for persons to live or work in because of building code violations, dilapidation, deterioration, defective design; physical construction, or faulty or inadequate facilities; j) Environmental contamination of buildings or property; or k) The existence of health, safety, or welfare factors requiring high levels of municipal services or substantial physical underutilization or vacancy of sites, buildings, or other improvements" In addition; paragraph (I.) states, "if there is no objection by the property owner or owners and the tenant or tenants of such owner or owners, if any, to the inclusion of such property in an urban renewal area, 'blighted area' also means an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of any one of the factors specified in paragraphs (a) to (k.5) of this subsection...." The statute also states a separate requirement for the number of blight factors that must be present if private property is to be acquired by eminent domain. At § 31-25- 105.5(5), paragraph (a.) states, "'Blighted area" shall have the same meaning as set forth in section 31-25-103 (2); except that, for purposes of this section only, 'blighted area-' Means an area that, in its present condition and use and, by reason of the presence of at least five of the factors specified in section 3125-103 (2)(0) to (2)(1)... Thus, the state statutes require, depending on the circumstances, that a minimum of either. one, four, or five blight factors be present for an area to be considered a "blighted area " At the time of a conditions survey, knowledge of future objections by property owners or tenants to being included in an urban renewal area, and knowledge of future use of eminent domain to acquire private property will most likely not be available. Consequently, the conservative approach of requiring the presence of at least five of the eleven blight factors in the Survey Area will be used as the basis for the recommendations in this report. V` -M0b ~C- 3 Leland Consulting Group Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Several principles have been developed by Colorado courts to guide the determination, of whether an. area constitutes a blighted area underthe Urban Renewal. Law. First, the absence. of-widespread violation of building and health codes does: not, by itself, preclude a finding of blight. According to-the courts, "the definition of 'blighted area' contained in [the Urban Renewal Law] is broad and encompasses not only those areas. containing properties so dilapidated as to justify condemnation as nuisances, but also envisions-the prevention of deterioration:' Second, the presence of one well-maintained building does not defeat a determination that an area constitutes a blighted area:. Normally, 4: determination of blight. is based upon an area "taken as a whole;' and not on a.building-by-building, parcel-by-parcel, or block by-block basis. Third, a town's."determination as to whether an area: is blighted... is a legislative question and the scope of review'by.the judiciary is.restricted." A court's.role.in reviewing such a blight determination is simply to verify independently if.the conclusion is based upon factual evidence and consistent with the statutory definition.. . Based upon the conditions identified in the Survey Area, this, report.makes a recommendation. as to whether the Survey Area qualifies-as a blighted area., The actual determination itself. remains the responsibility of Avon Town Council. ~M~cDe~►C~ 4 Leans consulting Group Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Section 3: Conditions Indicative of the Presence of Blight As discussed in Section 2, the Colorado Urban Renewal statutes provide.a. list of 11 factors that, through their presence, may allow an area to be declared as blighted:- This section elaborates on those 11 factors by describing some of the conditions that might be found within the Survey Area that would indicate the presence of those .factors. . Slum, Deteriorated, or Deteriorating Structures: During the field reconnaissance of the Survey Area, the general condition ,and level of deterioration of a building is evaluated. This examination is limited to a visual inspection of the building's exterior condition and is not a detailed engineering or architectural analysis,, nor does it include the building's interior. The intent is to document obvious indications of disrepair and deterioration to the exterior of a structure found within the Survey Area. Some of the exterior elements observed for signs of deterioration include: • Primary: Elements (exterior walls, visible foundation, roof) • Secondary Elements (fascia/soffits, gutters/downspouts, windows/doors, facade finishes; loading docks, etc.), • Ancillary Structures (detached garages, storage buildings, etc.) Predominance of Defective or. Inadequate Street Layout: The presence of this factor is determined through a combination of both field observation as well as an.analysis of the existing transportation network and vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns in the Survey Area by persons with expertise in transportation planning and/or traffic engineering. These conditions include: • Inadequate Street or Alley Widths, Cross-Sections, or Geometries • Poor Provisions or Unsafe Conditions for the Flow of Vehicular Traffic • Poor Provisions or Unsafe Conditions for the Flow of Pedestrians • Insufficient Roadway Capacity Leading to Unusual Congestion of Traffic • Inadequate Emergency Vehicle Access • Poor Vehicular/Pedestrian Access to Buildings or Sites.,, • Poor Internal Vehicular/Pedestrian Circulation • Excessive Curb Cuts/Driveways in Commercial Areas These conditions can affect the adequacy or performance of-the transportation system within the Survey Area, creating a street layout that is defective or inadequate. _ CII1 V 5 Leland Consulting Group Avon Conditions Survey May 4007 Faulty Lot Layout in Relation to Size, Adequacy, Accessibility; or Usefulness: This factor requires an analysis of the parcels within the Survey Area as to their, potential and usefulness as developable sites. Conditions indicative of the presence of this factor include: • Lots that are Long, Narrow, or Irregularly Shaped • Lots that are Inadequate.in Size • Lots with Layouts or Configurations that are Obsolete or Impractical • Lots with Layouts or Configuratioris"that Resultin Stagnant, Misused,,or Unused Land This analysis considers the shape, orientation., arid'size-of undeveloped parcels within the Survey Area and if these attributes would negatively impact the potential for development of the parcel. This evaluation is performed both'through observation in the field and through an analysis of parcel boundarymaps of the Survey Area. Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions: Conditions observed within the Survey Area that qualify under this blight factor include: • Floodplains or Flood Prone Areas • Inadequate'Storm Drainage Systems/Evidenceof-tanding Water • Poor Fire Protection Facilities • Above Average Incidences of Public Safety Responses-: • Inadequate Sanitation or Water Systems • Existence of Contaminants or Hazardous Conditions or Materials • - High or Unusual Crime Statistics 6 - Open Trash Dumpsters • Severely Cracked, Sloped, or Uneven Surfaces for Pedestrians • Illegal Dumping • Vagrants/Vandalism/Graffiti/Gang Activity • Open Ditches, Holes, or Trenches in Pedestrian Areas These represent situations in which the safety of individuals, especially pedestrians and children, may be compromised due to environmental and physical conditions considered to be unsanitary or unsafe. p Mx~- -p 6 Leland Consulring Group Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements: The conditions that apply to this blight factor reflect the deterioration of.various improvements made on a site other than building structures. These conditions may represent a lack of general maintenance at a site,, the physical degradation of specific improvements, or an improvement that was poorly planned or constructed., Overall, the presence of these conditions can reduce a site's usefulness and desirability and. negatively affect nearby properties. • Neglected Properties or Evidence of General Site Maintenance Problems • Deteriorated Signage or Lighting Deteriorated Fences, Walls, or Gates • Deterioration of On-Site Parking Surfaces, Curb &Gutter, or Sidewalks • Poorly Maintained Landscaping or Overgrown Vegetation • Poor Parking Lot/Driveway Layout • Unpaved Parking Lot on Commercial Properties Unusual Topography or Inadequate Public Improvements or Utilities: The focus of this factor is on the presence of unusual topographical conditions that could make development" prohibitive, such as steep slopes or poor load-bearing soils, as well as deficiencies in the public infrastructure system within the Survey Area that could include: • Steep Slopes/Rock Outcroppings/Poor Load-Bearing Soils • Deteriorated Public Infrastructure (street/alley pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage systems) • Lack of Public infrastructure (same as above) Presence of Overhead Utilities or Billboards • Inadequate Fire Protection Facilities/Hydrants • Inadequate Sanitation or Water Systems Defective or Unusual Conditions of Title Rendering the Title Non-Marketable: Certain properties can be difficult to market or redevelop'if they have overly restrictive or prohibitive clauses in their deeds or titles, or if they involve an unusually complex or highly divided ownership arrangement. Examples include: • Properties with Disputed or Defective Title - . • Multiplicity of Ownership Making Assemblages of Land Difficult or Impossible 10 ~MatDc Cnwp 7 Leland Consulting Group m Avon Conditions Survey MaY.2007 Existence of Conditions that Endanger life or Property by Fire and Other Causes: A finding of blight within.this factor can result from the presence of the following, . conditions, which include both,the deterioration of physical in can lead to dangerous situations-as well as the inability for emergency personnel or equipment to provide services to a site:.. • Buildings or Sites Inaccessible to Fire and Emergency Vehicles Blocked/Poorly Maintained Fire and Emergency Access Routes/Frontages ® Insufficient Fire and Emergency Vehicle Turning Radii ® Buildings or Properties not in Compliance with Fire Codes, Building Codes, or Environmental Regulations Buildings that are Unsafe or Unhealthy for Persons to live. or Work, In; Some of the conditions that can. contribute to. this blight factor include: Buildings or Properties not in Compliance with Fire Codes, Building Codes, or Environmental Regulations Buildings with Deteriorated Elements that.Create,Unsafe Conditions Buildings With Inadequate or Improperly Installed Utility Components Environmental Contamination of Buildings or Property: This factor represents the presence of contamination in the soils; structures, water sources, or other locations within the Survey Area. Presence of Hazardous Substances; Liquids, or.Gasses,Found at a Site Existence of Factors Requiring High Levels of.Municipal Services or Substantial Physical Underutilization or Vacancy of Sites, Buildings, or Other.Improyements: The physical conditions that would contribute to this blight factor include: • Sites with a High Incidence of Fire, Police; or•Emergency Responses. • Sites, Adjacent to Streets/Alleys with a High Incidence. of Traffic Accidents • Sites with a High Incidence of Code Enforcement Responses • An Undeveloped Parcel in a Generally Urbanized Area • A Parcel with a Disproportionately Small Percentage of its Total Land Area Developed • Vacant Structures or Vacant Units in Multi-Unit Structures 8 Leland Consulting Group ■ Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Section 4: Survey Area Location, Definition, and Description The Avon Conditions Survey Area is located in the Town of Avon in Eagle County, Colorado, approximately eight miles west of Vail and 8o miles west of Denver. The Survey Area is centered around the majority of Avon's commercial core and is bisected into northern and southern halves by interstate 70. The Survey Area is generally bounded on the south by the Eagle River, on the west by properties along the west side of Metcalf Road, and on the east by the eastern end of the East Avon commercial area and undeveloped parcels along the east side of Buck Creek Road. The northern boundary follows a `:U" shape pattern, as the Survey Area on the west extends north along Metcalf Road to the southern boundary of the Wildridge residential area, in the center by undeveloped land north of the development along the north side of Nottingham Road, and on the east approximately one-half mile north along Buck Creek Road from Nottingham Road. Exhibit': Survey Area Location Map shows the location. of the Avon Conditions Survey Area as it relates to the municipal boundaries of the Town of Avon. The Survey Area measures 563 acres in total area. Within the Survey Area are 200 separate real property parcels measuring "8 acres, and public or railroad rights-of- way totaling 115 acres. Most of the parcels in the Survey Area are developed, with the notable exception of three large parcels of mountainous terrain located at.the extreme western, northern, and eastern edges of the Survey Area. Exhibit 2: Survey Area Parcel Map shows the: location of the 200 parcels and areas of public or railroad right-of-way. Approximately 6o of the 200 parcels are residential condominium units. North of Interstate 70, the area along Metcalf Road is a mix of residential, condominium properties to the north and light industrial/commercial services to the south. Nottingham Road has a similar land use mix, with commercial properties found at the western and eastern ends, and residential condominium properties in the center. South of Interstate 7o, the eastern half of the Survey Area consists of the West Avon and East.Avon commercial core areas centered along Avon Road. The western half of the Survey Area south of Interstate 7o is dominated by Nottingham Lake and Park, residential and civic uses, and a large mobile home communityto the far west. A small portion of the Survey Area lies south of the railroad tracks and consists of retail properties and the new Westin hotel and gondola development currently under construction. ,4Cco`p'" 9 Leland Consulting Group Avon Conditions Survey May Zoo? Exhibit 1: Survey Ar-ea Location Map a J m Z Q W o oa ~~r - 10 Leland co~,~an8 croup L Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Exhibit t: Survey Area Parcel Map 11 Leland coasulcing crow Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Sermon so Survey Rndhgs The overall findings of the Avon Conditions Survey are presented in this section. These findings are based on the analysis of data collected and field surveys conducted in March and April, 2007. Vum, Deteriorated or Deteriorating Structures: Several structures in the Survey Area exhibit evidence of deterioration of one or more exterior building components. Examples of these deteriorating structures include: • Residential units above a grocery store in East Avon commercial area have deteriorated windows, doors, and external finishes • Residential properties near Nottingham Lake and along Nottingham Road with significant weathering of wood siding or faded/peeling paint • Residential property near Nottingham Lake with deteriorated wood- shingle roof • Retail establishment along East Beaver Creek Boulevard in East Avon with deteriorated covered parking ceiling, deteriorated facade finishes, and cracked facade surfaces • Commercial business along Metcalf Road with deteriorated/weathered exterior finishes and windows LM Deteriorated windows, doors, and exterior finishes on residential units above retail in East Avon Gap. 12 Leland Consulting Group 1; Cracked and faded exterior wood siding on residential property near Nottingham Lake Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 East Avon Predominance of Defective or Inadequate Street Layout: Evidence of defective or inadequate street layout within the Survey Area was gathered through visible observation of conditions during the field survey, by review of maps and aerial photos of streets within the Survey Area, and through information provided by the Town of Avon. On March 7, 2007, the consultants interviewed Bob Reed, Public Works Director and Norm Woods, Town Engineer. During those interviews, Mr. Reed and Mr. Woods provided evidence to the consultants concerning a number of conditions that are consistent with this blight factor. Some of the conditions within the Survey Area that reflect defective or inadequate street layout are: • Incomplete (three-quarters) roundabout prevents traffic from turning left from Benchmark Road onto northbound Avon Road • Parcel along Buck Creek Road and Swift Gulch Road that is inaccessible by vehicle due to the grade difference between the parcel and the road • Poor internal vehicular circulation at a number of developments, primarily along Metcalf and Nottingham Road, which requires vehicles to back out or perform complicated turning movements to leave the property • Inadequate turning radii and street cross-sections in East Avon • Lack of truck loading areas at businesses along Metcalf Road and Nottingham Road forcing trucks to block the road during deliveries • Narrow street-cross sections along Nottingham Road near Buck Creek Road • Inadequate road geometry in West Avon commercial area ~M cD. wGnv 3 Leland co c Group L Deteriorated stairs, doors, and exterior finishes on residential property on Nottingham Road Deteriorated parking area ceiling at retail business in Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Poor vehicular access to parcel along Buck Creek Road due to grade differences Faulty Lot Layout in Relation to Size, Adequacy, Accessibility, or Usefulness: Several parcels of insufficient size or with a faulty shape or configuration are found within the Survey Area. Typically, these parcels:are found in the parts of the Study Area near the Eagle River or with` mountainous terrain. • Several parcels along Metcalf Road are long and narrow and have steep slopes • Long, narrow parcel along Buck Creek Road • Narrow and insufficiently-sized parcel along Nottingham Road • Insufficiently-sized parcels near Avon Road and East Beaver Creek Boulevard 14 Leland Consulting Group ....o . Three-quarters roundabout prevents left turns from . Benchmark Road onto Avon Road Poor internal vehicular circulation at commercial establishment along Metcalf Road Poor vehicular access to parcel between 1-7o and Swift Gulch Road Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Creek Road Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions: Some of the conditions that fall under this blight factor were observed during the field survey, and some have been identified and provided*by Bob Reed, Public Works Director and Norm Woods, Town Engineer, during an interview on March 7, 2007. These unsanitary or unsafe conditions range from pedestrian hazards to open trash dumpsters to drainage and stormwater run-off problems. A few examples: • Buckled sidewalk concrete creating a pedestrian hazard in East Avon • Lack of sidewalks along busy roads where pedestrians often walk • Stormwater runoff and debris problems along Nottingham Road • Stormwater drainage problems along Metcalf Road • Pedestrians using an unsafe "shortcut" between bus stop and retail stores ~ DC : CUP- 15 Leland Consulting Group Narrow and irregularly-shaped parcel along Metcalf Road Narrow and irregularly-shaped parcel along Buck Uncovered trash dumpster at business on Metcalf Road creates a potential hazard for children Lack of sidewalks along many roads within the Survey Area put pedestrians at risk Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Deterioration of Site or Other Improvements: Many examples of deteriorated site improvements were observed throughout the Survey Area. These conditions range from general site maintenance problems to physical elements that have reached the end of their lifespan or that were poorly constructed or designed. Many of these conditions also reflect the impact of Avon's cold and snowy winter weather and the freeze-thaw cycles that occur. Some of the deteriorated site improvement conditions found include: • Overgrown vegetation, deteriorating parking lot surfaces, and an abandoned refrigerator at a vacant building on Metcalf Road • Retail store sign showing cracked wood and peeling paint in East Avon • Substandard parking lot construction and retaining wall at a residential property along Nottingham Road • Numerous examples throughout the Survey Area of severely cracked and crumbled asphalt in parking lots, potholes in parking lots, and cracked or broken on-site concrete curb and sidewalks • Poor parking lot layout at a business near Metcalf and Nottingham intersection with cars double-parked and nearly protruding into the street • Narrow driveways and unstriped parking areas at businesses along Metcalf Road • Businesses on Metcalf Road with unpaved/gravel parking areas • Deteriorated fence at a property on Metcalf Road • Weathered trash and debris and a retaining wall with clear evidence of water damage at a retail property in East Avon ■ tt~'I ~M~clks~tCMPk 16 Leland Consulting Group IIFV Severely buckled sidewalk creates a pedestrian hazard near retail store in East Avon Lack of direct sidewalk connection between bus stop and retail center creates unsafe pedestrian shortcuts Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 in front of vacant building on'Metca/f Road West Avon facility in East Avon commercial area area at property along Nottingham Road establishment along Nottingham Road NIcDt9j~1GR~]~ 17 Leland Consulting Group Overgrown vegetation and abandoned refrigerator Deteriorating retaining wall and substandard parking Crumbled asphalt parking surface at business in Deteriorated stop block with exposed rebar at retail Curb separating from cracked sidewalk near lodging Deteriorating sign, at retail establishment in East Avon commercial area Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 along Metcalf Road parking lot in West Avon commercial area surface at shopping center in East Avon with water damage evidence in East Avon ` N~I~mt' DI*Gavm 18 Leland Consulting Group tv Poor parking lot layout, lack of defined parking entrance at business along Nottingham Road Poor parking lot layout at commercial establishment Poor site maintenance and cracked retaining wall Crumbled asphalt and deteriorated bollards at Deteriorated parking lot curb and asphalt parking Deteriorated fence and poor site maintenance at commercial business along Metcalf Road Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Unusual Topography or Inadequate Public Improvements or Utilities: Several instances of unusual topography or inadequate public improvements were observed in the Survey Area. Most of the inadequate public improvements consist of the lack of curb, gutter, and sidewalks on several roads in the Survey Area. A few examples: Overhead utility lines and hilly terrain in areas along Metcalf Road Lack of sidewalks, curb and gutter along Metcalf Road, Nottingham Road, and West Beaver Creek Boulevard Disconnected sidewalks in the East Avon commercial areas where pedestrian activity is frequently encountered Road ~7Caap 19 Leland Consulting Group Overhead power lines and steep topography along Metcalf Road Lack of sidewalks, curb, and gutter along Metcalf Lack of sidewalks, curb, and gutter along Nottingham Road Incomplete sidewalk connections between retail establishments in East Avon commercial area Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Defective or Unusual Conditions of Title Rendering the Title Non-marketable: No evidence of properties with defective or unusual conditions of title was found within the Survey Area. Existence of Conditions that Endanger Life or Property by Fire and Other Causes: Several examples of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes are known to exist in the Survey Area. On March 7, 2007, the consultants interviewed Carol Gill-Mulson, Deputy Chief of the Eagle River Fire Protection District. During that interview, Ms. Gill-Mulson provided information relating to conditions present at several properties that may endanger life or property. Some of these include: • Inadequate fire access lanes or restricted single fire access points at properties located in the East Avon commercial area, in the multi- family residential and lodging areas north of Nottingham Lake, and at commercial properties along Metcalf Road • Several buildings on Metcalf Road and around Nottingham Lake without direct access to fire or emergency vehicles • Lack of sprinklers or fire alarm systems in several buildings throughout the Survey Area wGnv 20 Leland Consulting Group U Residential buildings on Beaver Creek Boulevard with poor accessibility to fire and emergency vehicles Rear of commercial buildings along Metcalf Road are inaccessible to fire and emergency vehicles Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Buildings that are Unsafe or Unhealthy for Persons to Live or Work In: The Town of Avon Engineer, Norm Woods, during an interview on March 7, 2007, provided information that a number of properties in the Survey Area have documented fire and/or building code violations of various types. Examples include: • Several industrial and commercial buildings along Metcalf Road • Residential buildings along West Beaver Creek Boulevard • Commercial buildings in the East Avon area These fire code and building code violations demonstrate the existence of unsafe or unhealthy conditions within the buildings on these properties. Environmental Contamination of Buildings or Property: No evidence of environmental contamination of buildings or properties was found within the Survey Area. Existence of Factors Requiring High Levels of Municipal Services or Substantial Physical Underutilization or Vacancy of Sites, Buildings, or Other Improvements: Evidence of conditions consistent with this blight factor was developed through both on-site field observation, as well as through information provided by the Town. In an interview with the consultants on March 7, 2007, Mike Kozak, Avon Chief of Police, provided information pertaining to properties within the Survey Area with abnormally high levels of police call activity. Likewise, Deputy Fire Chief Carol Gill-Mulson, during her interview on the same day, provided information about properties with abnormally high levels of fire or emergency calls. A few examples: High level of police calls to several residential properties on Metcalf Road High level of police calls to a residential/lodging facility along West Beaver Creek Road High level of police calls to a retail establishment in the East Avon commercial area Through field observation, several properties were identified that contained vacant structures or vacant units in multi-unit structures. Also, several parcels were identified that are undeveloped yet are located in an otherwise developed area. Some of these include: 21 Leland Consulting Group Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 • Vacant commercial structure on Metcalf Road • Vacant storefronts in a.shopping center in East Avon • undeveloped-parcel in the heart of the West Avon commercial area • Undeveloped parcels along Metcalf Road and Nottingham Road PPOI_-~ is, X21 Vacant retail spaces in retail center in East Avon commercial area iwl a ~MImCD~CIIR~1~ 22 Leland Consulting Group , Vacant commercial structure along Metcalf Road Undeveloped parcel in developed commercial area in West Avon Undeveloped parcel in developed area along Nottingham Road Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Section 6: Survey Summary and Recommendation Within the entire Survey Area, nine of the 11 blight factors were found. The two factors not identified within the Survey Area were "Environmental Contamination of Buildings or Property" and "Defective or Unusual Conditions of Title:" The following two exhibits help summarize the observations of blight conditions found within the Survey Area. Exhibit 3: Count of Parcels by Specific Blight Factor lists the nine blight factors that were observed in the Survey Area, and the number of parcels (out of zoo total) on which each factor was identified or observed. Exhibit 3: Count of Parcels by Specific Blight Factor Blight Factor # Parcels Unusual Topography Or Inadequate Public Improvements Or Utilities 115 Unsanitary Or Unsafe Conditions 8s Predominance Of Defective Or Inadequate Street Layout 83 Deterioration Of Site Or Other Improvements 35 The Existence Of Conditions That Endanger Life Or Property By Fire Or Other Causes 29 Slum, Deteriorated Or Deteriorating Structures 21 High Levels Of Municipal Services / Underutilization Or Vacancy Of Sites, Buildings, Or Improvements is Faulty Lot Layout In Relation To Size, Adequacy, Accessibility, Or Usefulness 8 Buildings That Are Unsafe Or Unhealthy For Persons To Live Or Work In 7 Environmental Contamination Of Buildings Or Property o Defective Or Unusual Conditions Of Title Rendering The Title Nonmarketable o Each of the zoo parcels in the Survey Area has the potential to have blighted conditions that would allow it to qualify under any number from zero to 11 of the 11 factors of blight Exhibit 4: Count of Parcels by Number of Unique Blight Factors shows how many parcels had blighted conditions for each of these unique blight factor counts. j 3 Leland Consulting Group Gnp. 2 L: Avon Conditions Survey May 2007 Exhibit 4: Count of parcels by Number of Unique Blight Factors # Unique Blight Factors # Parcels O 26 1 76 2 34 3 32 4 12 5 18 6 2 7 O 8 O 9 O 10 O 11 O Total 200 Conclusion It is the recommendation of this Conditions Survey report to the Town of Avon that the Survey Area in its present condition may be declared a "blighted area" as defined in Colo. Rev. Stat § 31-25-103(2) by reason of the documented evidence of the existing conditions found in the Survey Area, the applicability of those conditions to the 11 blight factors defined in Colorado law, and the existence of five or more of those factors within the Survey Area. -M, CM 24 Leland Consulting Croup