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BY DAVID MORRISON PROSPERION FINANCIAL ADVISORS

As I’m sure many of you are aware, this past week has been a difficult one for investors.

The broad market indices have seen swift and dramatic drops, leaving many scared, confused, and upset.

Make no mistake; it is mo-

ments like these that define all of us as investors. Fear of unknown dangers, like Coronavirus, can quickly snowball into an all-out panic. We’ve often said your behavior as an investor will ultimately have a far greater affect on your outcome than when or how you are invested. This is one such

moment.

Since our emotions are hard to control, in times like these I find a little perspective goes a long way. As of this writing (Thursday evening, February 28), the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 13 percent from its all-time high. No doubt that’s a significant amount, but

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perspective tells us that the last time we saw these levels were only six months ago. That’s right. In spite of all the drama and noise, the market has “plunged” to levels not seen in only six months.

While scary and uncomfortable, this is normal. We’ve written time and again about how

historically the S&P 500 has experienced an average peakto-trough intra-year decline of about 11 percent. In other words, the S&P has dropped by 11 percent at some point during any given year, only to turn around and end up higher.

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Local schools have plans ready to deal with coronavirus

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

As of this writing, there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Colorado.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the major operating components of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is the primary source for accurate information on coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19. According to the CDC, symptoms associated with the virus, which may appear two to 14 days after exposure, are fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

The best way to prevent infections, according to CDC, is to avoid close contact with people who are sick, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, stay home when you’re sick, and clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. They do not recommend the use of a facemask for people who are well and not employed as health care workers.

The federal government’s leading experts on the disease have said they have no way of knowing exactly where the virus might strike. So far, ac-

cording to the CDC website, as of March 2, cases have been diagnosed in Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona, California, Washington, and Oregon, New York, Florida, and Rhode Island, with another suspected in Maine. There are also confirmed cases in 58 other countries around the globe, although 95 percent of them are in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. It is important to watch reliable news and websites because the numbers change daily. As of this writing, six Americans have succumbed to the virus.

Questions have been raised about whether there are sufficient test kits available across the country. HHS Secretary Alex Azar, on a Sunday morning talk show on March 1, said there are 75,000 full test kits available, with more coming.

That would allow 12.5 per United States hospital, if they were evenly distributed across the country. Azar stated that it is a very high priority of the federal government to increase the number of test kits available to hospitals and they are working to do so as quickly as possible.

Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) has told parents it is “working closely with local public health agencies as we monitor the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Our top priority.is ensuring the safety, health, and wellbeing of our students and staff.”

In the event of an outbreak, CCSD would follow CDC and Colorado Health Department’s guidelines on the need for “quarantines, closures, or other health measures.”

CCSD also explained how one can contract the virus, saying exposures is defined “as being within approximately six feet of someone with a confirmed infection for a prolonged period of time.” They further describe that “person-to-person spread is thought to occur mainly through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory viruses spread.”

CCSD’s advice, like that of other organizations, is to wash hands regularly with soap, avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms, and keep objects and surfaces like desks, phones, doorknobs, and handrails clean and disinfected.

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) issued a similar statement, making it clear they are following local health department bulletins closely and are prepared to take action quickly should it become necessary.

LPS also told its parents that “top U.S. public health offi-

cials encouraged Americans to prepare for the spread of the coronavirus in communities across the country.”

At a visit to Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge on Feb. 28, a physician’s assistant told us that patients who are suspected of possibly having coronavirus must be evaluated using a CDC-provided checklist that includes information about symptoms, recent travel, and whether the patient has been in close contact with anyone who is infected. If the patient attains a sufficiently high score on the checklist, the CDC must be notified and prescribed protocols followed.

The Feb. 20, 2020 volume of the New England Journal of Medicine contains an article written by 18 Chinese doctors called, “First Case of 2019 Novel coronavirus in the United States.”

It begins with the original recognition of the disease in China. “In late December 2019, several local health facilities reported clusters of patients with pneumonia of unknown cause that were epidemiologically linked to a seafood and wet animal wholesale market in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. On Dec. 31, 2019, China CDC dispatched a rapid response team to accompany Hubei provincial and Wuhan city

health authorities and to conduct an epidemiologic and etiologic investigation.” The article reports the technical scientific results of the investigation, including the medical description of the clinical features of the symptoms observed in three adult patients who presented with severe pneumonia and were admitted to a hospital in Wuhan on Dec. 27, 2019. Two of the three patients recovered and one, a 61-year-old man who “had been a frequent visitor to the seafood wholesale market,” died on Jan. 9, 2020.

The first case in the United States showed up ten days later. “On January 19, 2020, a 35-year-old man who was generally healthy presented to an urgent care clinic in Snohomish County, Washington, with a 4-day history of cough and subjective fever.”

He had returned from traveling to visit family in Wuhan, China on January 15. He had not visited the seafood market or knowingly had contact will anyone who was ill during his trip. Clinic workers notified CDC. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 the following day. His symptoms eventually resolved and he was discharged from the hospital on Feb. 4.

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Local company invests in the future of Triad Orchard Station On Feb. 12, Focus Property Group (Focus) completed the purchase of the three buildings and grounds that

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comprise Triad Orchard Station at 5660, 5670, and 5680 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard.

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tween Belleview Avenue and Orchard Road, directly adjacent to the Orchard Light Rail station. Bahman Shafa, Focus CEO told The Villager that he sees the property as a great long-term investment with unlimited potential. The price of $54 million represents 16 percent appreciation in the 3 ½ years since it last changed hands.

Focus has already engaged local architects Waring Associates for $10 million to bring the buildings up to 21st century standards for today’s employees. In addition to sprucing up the exteriors and grounds, Shafa plans to reno-

vate the lobbies and hallways, add an outdoor grill area, a dog park, and a game room with ping-pong tables, video games, and other activities that will encourage employees of tenant businesses to socialize and get to know other people who work in the buildings, as well as offer a place to relax during down time. He believes this property has the potential to attract millennials, to whom amenities at work are important.

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Orchard Light Rail station that is just steps away. He plans to improve the walkway between the buildings and the train stop, including the addition of adequate lighting to ensure the safety of all employees walking to and from the Light Rail, especially in the winter months when dusk comes early.

Inside the buildings, he plans to update office floor plans with a much more open feel in order to build community, much as exists at Focus’ Enterprise Coworking space in Denver’s River North Art District and at Focus’ other Greenwood Village location at 5500 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard just north and across the road from the Triad. Enterprise, who currently occupies 17,000 square feet, offers leased office space for one person and up with mod-

ern furniture and equipment for monthly rents starting at $900. In Greenwood Village, most tenants are professionals, though it is perfectly suited for start-ups as well.

There is mail service, available conference rooms, and modern amenities, including a café with healthy drinks and snacks at the RiNo (River North) location. At the current GV location, there is event space that can be used for education workshops or other purposes.

Plans for Enterprise at the Triad are to start with 20,000 square feet of coworking space, utilizing the entire top floor of the north building.

They will expand from there as the concept and the improvements to the property bring increased demand.

Though there are no full-service restaurants for employees on the property, Shafa told us that he looks for-

Triad Orchard Station has been a landmark in Greenwood Village since it was built 48 years ago.

ward to the completion of the 60,000-square-foot food hall that Alberta Development is planning at the former Marilyn Hickey building at 8081 E. Orchard Road nearby.

Shafa also told The Villager that his companies are all environmentally conscious and seek to minimize their carbon footprint. While he cannot make the Triad property entirely solar-powered because it was built in 1972, he explained, as he has Focus’ newest business, Greenbox

Self Storage, whose fourth location is in Centennial, he will adopt energy-saving policies wherever possible, including installing all new LED lighting throughout the Triad buildings.

Looking more than ten years into the future, Shafa believes that most team members at the Triad will not be driving individual cars to work, using either Light Rail or riding in autonomous vehicles. Looking even further down the road, he believes

that once the office buildings have completed their useful life, the highest and best use of the well-located 22-acre property could be almost anything from a hotel to multi-family living. For now, though, he is looking forward to “breathing new life into this fantastic property.”

The design work is already in process and Shafa expects the renovations to be completed before year end.

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Trump’s full-scale assault against virus

Watching President Trumps coronavirus news conference last Saturday was one of the best news briefings he has ever held. The assemblage of medical talent was very impressive.

The President and Vice-President Pence had a line-up of the leading doctors and health department officials all addressing the threatening worldwide pandemic that is slowly inching towards our shores. All of the participants predicted more United States cases. Some fears were cushioned by relating that this virus seems to be far worse for the elderly and those with existing health conditions.

We know that pneumonia is called “The old man’s

friend” because this widespread disease kills thousands of older Americans every year with respiratory illness. Time to get a new pneumonia shot...

Pence related his experience as Governor of Indiana dealing with the last epidemic that passed through his state where he met many of the health professionals on the stage almost a decade ago.

He is such a good vice-president but doesn’t get much attention. A real solid public servant and able to deal well with the president. Trump demands and gets top performance, or else. It’s refreshing that he wants good results, that’s how his television show became popular. He gave his contestants tough challenges and judged their performances. If they did poorly, and many did, they would be fired. But, through the

process he spotted some real winners who were able to get the job done regardless of the many challenges dealing with the drones and complainers.

President Trump has been able to get so many accomplishments completed because of this drive for success.

His latest achievement, that has hardly gained any attention from the fake news is the peace accord signed Saturday with the Taliban in Afghanistan. This is a major first step forward in ending that fruitless 19-year old conflict and bringing our soldiers home. It may succeed or fail, but at least it is a first step.

It appears that the Trump administration is doing everything possible to combat the virus which includes his major efforts to protect our borders where it receives constant criticism.

The Chinese are everywhere in the western hemisphere; in Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, they even operate the Panama Canal. We welcome thousands of Chinese students studying in the United States.

We have established a good relationship with China keeping in mind that they are still a Communist regime.

We should continue to drink Corona beer and support our fine Chinese/American restaurants that have nothing to do with this virus and provide us wonderful cuisine.

We’re learning that 90 percent of our drugs are manufactured in China and India.

How did that ever happen?

Maybe we’re learning more about keeping America safe and manufacturing more products back here in the good old USA.

Well, I would rather be writing more about early ranch life in “Tales of The Old West” my early youth experiences growing up on a far northwest cattle ranch west of Craig. Those were my days as a youngster. I was fascinated by horses, our barnyard, all of the animals and wildlife.

More to come in this series, and maybe writing a book someday. *** One of the best lines I heard all week as the stock market was making historic lows was this, “The mouse caught in the trap said, “keep the cheese, just let me out of the trap.” That came from an investment advisor while the market was plunging over 3000 points over the last two weeks wiping out trillions in equity.

I do believe that by the time this column reaches your mailbox, or point of delivery, the market will be recovering.

The basic economy is still strong and we’re the world’s major supplier of oil and gas along with a powerful supply of beef, lamb, chickens, pork, and all of the wheat, corn and soybeans grown in the Midwest. However serious the

virus may become in China and around the world, people will still need food. We have the greatest farmers in the world who can produce more than the world can consume. Wise tip for stocks; look at the food stocks like Hormel.

Even poor struggling Warren Buffet’s favorite Kraft foods has plunged to record lows in the past year. This plunge has cost the “Wizard of Omaha” billions.

If you look at Kraft products, they are vast, and sold all over the world. Problem is in management and ownership south of the border.

This coronavirus saga will drive the stock price even lower, now down at around $26 a share from the high $60s. Maybe a buy?

Another stock that is hard to understand is Ford Motor Company the only major car company to not take any government funding during the 2008 sell off. Last week Ford stock was at $6.78 a share, still paying a good dividend. They have quit making passenger cars except Mustangs that won all three top spots in the Las Vegas NASCAR race last week and finished a close second at the Daytona 500. While Ford struggles, Tesla hit $900

a share becoming the most successful car company in the world before toppling back to $700 during the past week. I belong to a Legacy stock club where we track these stocks on a monthly basis at our meetings at Glenmoor Country Club. Some smart investors keep us up to date, but sometimes no one is smart enough in guessing what the stock market will do. I do know that in most cases the market rebounds and the “buy and hold” philosophy wins out eventually if one can endure the pain. No one makes a profit until the stock is sold and the money is in the bank.

“A bird in hand is worth more than a bird in the bush,” an old saying. Good advice! *** Regarding the coronavirus - I attended a very informative lunch last week with some of the state consul members who gathered informally to discuss the ramifications of this virus worldwide.

There were representatives present from Mexico, South Korea, Russia, Mongolia, and Singapore. They are all worried about tourism and trade relationships with these major shutdowns. China has huge borders with some of these countries closing their borders.

The world is suffering a panic attack and that is unfortunate. It is such a dangerous surprise that a virus could be spreading around the world, impacting so many countries and industries... This scare will update medical procedures and spur the development of new virus vaccines.

As Trump related at his news conference, it may bring more nations working together rather than apart. *** Take note, especially those of you living in an extended care facility, that the U.S. Census is coming. For information, and to be counted contact arapahoegov.com/ Census2020. You should receive the census in the mail soon. Colorado may pick up two new congressional seats with the growth in state population over the past ten years. *** And from The Central City Register -Call, Colorado’s oldest newspaper, the following from Feb. 11, 1870. “Mr. Jason E. Scobey returned Tuesday from a trip to the East, and reports that wages were 75 cents per day for laborers in Pennsylvania.” *** How times have changed.

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Mother and calf take a well deserved nap.

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Denver Zoo welcomes first-ever Greater One-Horned Rhino calf The Zoo’s 13-year-old Greater One-Horned Rhino gave birth to a healthy female calf in a boon for the vulnerable species

A rhino-sized effort led to a rhino-sized reward when Denver Zoo’s resident female greater one-horned rhino, Tensing, 13, welcomed her first calf on February 22.

Initial reports from the Zoo’s Animal Care team indicate that both Tensing and her calf are doing very well, and Tensing immediately started showing appropriate maternal behaviors, including nursing and grooming. The calf, whose name has not yet been determined, will remain behind the scenes in Toyota Elephant Passage for at least six to eight weeks to give her ample time to bond with Tensing under the watchful eye of their care team.

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On Saturday, Sept 21 there was a Democrat venue at the home of County Commissioner Bill Holen where he and his wife Debbie hosted many friends for his candidate announcement party. Several hundred friends showed up for the afternoon event. Holen had many elected officials in the audience including congressmen Jason Crowe and Ed Perlmuter.

Colorado Congressman Jason Crowe, Commissioner Bill Holen and Representative Ed Perlmutter at Holen’s announcement party.

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Breakthrough Kent Denver celebrating 25 years of closing achievement gap SUBMITTED BY JENNIFER GRECO

On Feb. 20, Breakthrough Kent Denver celebrated 25 years of closing the opportunity gap at the Give Your Love to Breakthrough Gala.

Guests for the evening enjoyed delicious food and were entertained by Kent Denver’s own Quincy Avenue Rhythm Band.

Both silent and live auction items were bid on throughout the evening, raising money for Breakthrough’s program.

Margot and Marc Pinto were honored as the first recipients of the Breakthrough Inspiration Award. “Your family has unwaveringly committed to our students and teachers,” said Sarah Dutcher, executive Director of Breakthrough. “You show up to stuff envelopes, to interview new students, to set up the Gala, to speak to new parents. When I think of philanthropists, I think of you.”

The guest speaker for the evening was Ezzard Gadson. Ezzard was a Breakthrough student and

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came back during college as a Breakthrough teacher. He is the first in his family to graduate college, receiving the Daniels Fund Scholarship to attend Howard University and then going on to earn his MBA from San Diego State. He is currently the Career and College Success Operations Manager for Denver Public Schools.

“Hope. Most kids who came from my neighborhood, we just

school and I was proud to be a high achiever.”

Breakthrough Kent Denver works to both increase the educational and social opportunities of motivated, financially under-resourced middle and high school students in both Englewood Public Schools and Denver Public Schools, as well as motivate and train talented college students for careers in education.

“Tonight, we are going to show our support for these Margot and Marc Pinto, recipients students who make a six-year of the Breakthrough Inspiration commitment to this program, Award who wake up in the summer and take a bus sometimes all the needed hope. We needed to believe there was more in this world way from Green Valley Ranch to get more academic opportunity. than the circumstances that we To our Teaching Fellows who were birthed into,” said Gadson. work from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm “Breakthrough gave me the light for nine weeks over the summer that I needed to grow.” so they can be better educators.

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• Psychiatric symptoms that impair social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning • Self-injury or suicidal thoughts • Substance use and other addictions Biological, social, and environmental influences also cause mental health symptoms to present differently than similar conditions in men. Contributors to these conditions include: • Experiences of discrimination • Experiences of domestic or sexual violence • Work-related stress unique to women • Biological and chemical imbalances • Societal pressures specifically placed on women, wives, and mothers • Overwhelming sense of obligation to take care of

family • Feelings of guilt or shame “Women have unique life experiences that require specialized care on their road to mental wellness and resiliency,” said Meyer. “Our brand new women’s behavioral health unit is designed to meet the unique needs of women in our community—the strongest people we know.”

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Wise investing in turbulent times Continued from Page 1

Even the apparent cause for the drop is in and of itself not unusual.

Have a look at the following chart, highlighting a number of pandemics over the past 40 years.

The 6-month change of the S&P following the start of each epidemic scare was positive in 11 of the 12 cases, with an average price return of 8.8 percent. Twelve months later it was still positive in nine of those cases with an average return of 13.6 percent.

These types of temporary pullbacks have happened, are currently happening, and will likely happen again at some point in the future. The world has not ended, the market has not gone to zero, and we are still here.

Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust and a rational alternative in panicky periods says this.

“From a macro-economic point of view, the real question is how will this impact the U.S. economy over the coming year. In short, our view has not changed.

The U.S., we believe, is relatively insulated, with a fantastic health system. The U.S. started the year with solid economic data and so far, nothing has changed.”

It can be hard to remember your goals, your plan, and your true north in moments like this.

Moments when the TV is yelling, the internet is in an uproar, and everyone is seemingly running about in a panic. But moments like these are WHY we have a true north: to remind us that we are working toward and in pursuit of something greater. Of course there will be bumps along the way, but they are only detrimental when they succeed in knocking you off your path.

Sometimes our worst fears are the most unfounded. Fear is dam-

aging, destructive, and powerful.

Great investors will understand this and let logic drive their decision-making, not emotion. Price declines are always temporary and often spell opportunity.

We are in this together. We are here to help make you a better investor, to help keep you aligned with your goals, and to provide gentle guidance and reminders during times like these. As always, we are available to talk with you about whatever is on your mind.

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CHV seeking wide community input for its Master Plan

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The Cherry Hills Village City Council wishes to gather input from residents across the city for its upcoming Master Plan update. On Feb. 4, city council approved a contract with RICK Engineering of Centennial for $135,900 to act as lead consultant for the 15-month project to update CHV’s current 12-yearold plan. On Feb. 18, city council reviewed the feedback it received from its planning and zoning commission (PZ) about the best way to create a Citizen Advisory Taskforce (CAT) to be the focal point for residents’ input.

On Feb. 18, Britt Palmberg, AICP, principal planner/project manager, who will lead the team for RICK Engineering, introduced the members of his team who will be involved with land use planning, transportation planning, community engagement, economic analysis, and infrastructure planning to the city council at its regular meeting.

He reviewed the 11 stages of the process of the Master Plan update, including a public outreach event, three community workshops, and six meetings with the city council to report

The CHV Master Plan update will consist of 11 steps and take 15 months.

back on issues identified and proposals for how to address them. Tools that will be used to encourage public participation and communication include a dedicated project website and online map-based input opportunities.

Key issues to be explored with the CHV community include strategies to improve

nity development director, told city council that PZ believes that the CAT should be comprised of six members appointed by city council (one from each district) to serve with the PZ and five additional members that would be appointed by PZ, including at least one member of the parks, trails, and recreation commission. The CAT is

mobility for residents while reducing cut-through traffic, public safety, exterior lighting/ dark sky, multi-modal opportunities, more energy efficient policies and standards, policies related to an aging population, and the impact of the High Line Canal on trails, stormwater, and drainage.

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BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On Feb. 24, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) released its assessment of the top 50 job markets in the United States. Although Austin, TX topped the list for the second consecutive year, metro Denver (Denver-Aurora-Lakewood) came in third, up from ninth in 2019.

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Moody’s Analytics. Denver ranked number one in the nation for cities with over one million people on its labor force participation at 71 percent and number four in wage growth at 5 percent. The metro area’s unemployment rate of 3 percent put it at number eight for all cities ranked.

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The city council indicated they concurred with that recommendation.

Mayor Stewart ended the discussion by saying that although the goals and strategies of the current Master Plan are likely still relevant, he looked forward to the results of the update.

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CHV Council bristles at idea of new highway exit at Union Avenue

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

On Feb.18, the Cherry Hills Village city council got a report from the consultants retained to devise a plan to improve the conditions at the I-25 and Belleview interchange.

Accompanying them was Zeke Lynch, City of Greenwood Village senior project manager, transportation.

The proposed plan includes a new exit and entrance for I-25 north and south at Union Avenue in Denver, including two new traffic signals, close to Cherry Hills Village. Also proposed is a new slip-ramp on I-225 that would allow drivers to enter and exit I-225 from Union Avenue.

Scott Waterman of Wilson and Company told the city council that the “purpose of this project is to reduce current and future congestion, (looking out to the year 2040), improve traffic operations and safety, and enhance multi-modal choices and connectivity for all users within the interchange area.” Another significant objective is “to identify a…solution…that can be implemented in phases over time as funding becomes available.” Waterman explained that after this meeting with CHV, they would meet with representatives from Denver, then report back to the project’s executive committee, comprised of elected officials, on Feb. 28.

Waterman also shared that the “split diamond” alternative that the consultants are recommending would not allow any left turns at the intersection of Belleview Avenue and Quebec Street in any direction, so as to improve traffic flow.

He noted that he expected that CHV city council members would be concerned about this plan increasing the possibility of new cut-through traffic on Quincy Avenue to access points west of Cherry Hills Village (e.g., Lone Tree, Lakewood, Sheridan, etc.).

In response to that concern, Waterman suggested that with the significant improvement of traffic flow on Belleview Avenue, drivers would not need to use Quincy Avenue as a cut-through to avoid westbound Belleview, thus they would not do so. He explained that he did not have data to support that theory, but from his experience, he believed it to be accurate.

Based on their experience living in CHV, the city council questioned the methodology used by the consultants in their calculations for projected traffic generated by this plan, on Union Avenue and Quincy Avenue. Waterman explained that the projections came from DRCOG (Denver Regional Continued on page 24

The project site for the Belleview Avenue and I-25 project is bound by Union on the north, Berry on the south, Monaco on the west, and Ulster on the east.

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March 5, 2020 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 11

Colorado Author Series at Arapahoe Libraries Arapahoe Libraries features some of the most talked about local Colorado writers.

Our libraries provide a front row seat to hear about their journeys to becoming successful published authors.

Local award-winning author and lawyer Stephanie Kane can’t wait to share her latest suspense fiction novel, A Perfect Eye, with readers on Monday, March 9, 7 pm at Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., in Centennial. Kane combines her talents as a writer and criminal defense lawyer into captivating mysteries that have gained national recognition.

Join USA Today bestselling suspense author Carter Wilson as he shares about his writing journey and his latest psychological page-turner The Dead Girl in 2A on Sunday, March 15, 2 pm at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., in Centennial. This fast-paced plot details the lives of two individuals who meet by chance on a flight to Denver. From Erie, Wilson is the bestselling author of six critically ac-

Arapahoe Warriors Youth Hockey announces partnership with Colorado Thunderbirds

The Arapahoe Warriors Youth Hockey program is excited to announce its new partnership with the Colorado Thunderbirds AAA Youth Hockey Club. Beginning in the fall of 2020, the Colorado Thunderbirds, in conjunction with South Suburban Park and Recreation District (SSPRD), will manage and operate the Arapahoe Youth Hockey travel program. SSPRD will continue to manage and oversee all recreation youth hockey programs at its facilities.

The Elite AAA and nationally-recognized Colorado Thunderbirds are led by Executive Director Angelo Ricci.

Ricci was one of the original founding members of Arapahoe Hockey in the spring of 1998. Kim Feno, David Clarkson and Kelly Hollingshead will help make up the rest of the management team which will oversee these two programs.

“We are excited to be working with the Arapahoe Warriors,” said Ricci. “We look forward to collaborating with South Suburban to expand on what they’ve built and mentor and train their youth hockey coaches and players.”

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The 2020 edition of the Model Traffic Code was discussed by the Centennial City Council at a study session prior to its Monday meeting. The new code will be on the agenda at a future meeting of the council, likely within the next few weeks. It is highly likely the code will be adopted by the city.

Numerous cities in Colorado have adopted the uniform rules of the road, which also includes vehicle requirements. The current version of the model code, which will be replaced by the 2020 version, is the 2003 edition.

One major amendment includes two sections that make it a traffic infraction for anyone to pass an authorized snowplow

that is performing its services in a formation in which snowplows are arranged diagonally, with each unit stationed behind and either to the right or left of the unit in front of it.

Another is a section allowing a driver of a motorcycle to treat an inoperative traffic signal as a stop sign. This is because motorcycles do not generally weigh enough to trigger many traffic lights.

In other business, the council heard a report from Jill Hassman, Assistant City Attorney, and Michael Gradis, planner, about variances. They said there are two to three variance requests annually.

Variances must not have a negative impact on the larger community, and may not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare. Additionally, there must be no other relief available,

no legal option, except for a variance. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved new rules about variances.

In other unrelated business, the council received a letter from City Attorney Robert Widner, seeking “limited consent” from the council for the Attorneys in the office of Widner Juran LLP to consult with outside attorneys in regard to legal matters.

The letter from Widner stated that benefits to allowing the firm to utilize outside law firms could be “reduced expense for the City or simplified legal response preparation” for Widner Juran.

The information disclosed to the outside lawyers would be limited “to that reasonably necessary to carry out the purpose of the consultation . . .”

Centennial City Council meeting highlights Candace Moon commented that there has been an interest in art in the city.

Moon also said that the Centennial Youth Commission recently met with the Lone Tree Youth Commission.

In another, unrelated matter, a citizen, Stefan Kazmierski, urged the council to ban single-use plastic bags, as they are harmful to the environment. Kazmierski cited an ordinance in the City of Denver as an example of a measure banning single-use bags.

The meeting also included reports from law enforcement personnel. Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown said his department, with which Centennial has a contract for law

enforcement services, is still taking applications for its Citizens Academy.

Fire Chief Jerry Rhodes, with the South Suburban Fire Rescue Department, said that his department will accept applications for its next class of recruits until March 16.

Additionally, South Suburban is taking applications from individuals who are 18 years old, down three years from its prior requirement. The South Suburban Citizens Academy is already full for this year.

Rhodes said that elections for the South Suburban Fire Rescue Board of Directors will be in May of this year, with four openings on the seven-member board.

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him, as a platform to espouse his new found religion.

The next Christmas, which was last year, he came over again to see his old school buddy, our son, with whom he had gone to high school.

This time he announced that he was no longer a communist, but now a socialist. After a rather interesting discussion I said that we liked him, but there was one word in our vocabulary that he

did not have in his. There is a modicum of difficulty talking this way to a Harvard graduate, however he listened. He really is a nice young man. He said, “what is the word.” I said, “incentive.” He said, politely, “I will have to think about that.”

There many other words I would like to have said, but did not, so we departed peacefully and he remains a friend to our son.

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2. Likewise, you wrote and article concerning Bill Ritter’s work at CSU’s CNEE. Concerns about clean energy and reduced emissions were extensively discussed. However, Ritter’s work also supports natural gas as a clean energy alternative, especially to coal. Unfortunately, natural gas comes from fracking in Colorado and now Arapahoe County.

Nancy Sharpe reports an increase in Arapahoe County population if 23% by 2030. Neither Sharpe nor Ritter consider the impact of never-ending population growth and development. Ritter does acknowledge vehicle emissions as being a larger contributor to air pollution, but does not discuss the obvious causal relationship between it and population growth. In addition, there is no doubt, despite what politicians and CNEE would like us to believe that fracking has never been proven to be safe, es-

pecially in close proximity to residential communities.

It would be of interest and extremely important, if the Arapahoe County commissioners, Bill Ritter and other local and state political officials were asked some direct, tough questions about the future of fracking in CO and Arapahoe County, and their vision of future population growth and development.

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An arts formation committee is being created through th e efforts of the City of Centennial, according to a report made to the City Council on Monday night by Assistant City Attorney Maureen Juran.

The entity is likely to be called the Centennial Arts and Cultural Foundation. A group started meeting in October of last year. It likely will have a membership of seven, including two members of the City Council.

The board will have as an initial task figuring out how to raise money. Councilwoman

LETTERS Some time ago a good friend of our son paid us a visit at Christmas. After graduating from Harvard the friend told us that he had signed up for the apprenticeship to become a journeyman electrician. We were so wide-eyed that you could have knocked our eyes off with a stick. He said that he was a communist, and this is what he wanted to do.

Apparently the union was seen, by Ms. Miklin, I want to thank you for your exemplary reporting for The Villager.

It astonishes me how many well written and insightful articles you write on a weekly basis.

Your articles are always thorough and informative. The topics and coverage of local and state political issues is invaluable to the paper’s readership.

Two things: 1. I read your article about Nancy Sharpe’s meeting. One topic of vital importance to our local community that was not mentioned or discussed was fracking in Arapahoe County. It was my understanding that there was a fracking moratorium, but recently we were unilaterally told that it is now being permitted.

What is currently happening is unsustainable, yet officials hide behind their supposed commitments to clean energy. In the business, that is referred to as “greenwashing”.

Hopefully, in the near future, you could shed some light on these issues through your excellent reporting.

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March 5, 2020 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 13 Chelsey’s childhood friend Quinn Washington holds the RED Day Signing book with Chelsey’s mom Trisha Hood

Pastry Chef Lisa Fejeran created heart cookies for dessert

Carla Thomas and Tiffany Mai

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Rouge the Day. Love your Heart!

Ocean Prime DTC full of heartfelt hospitality February was Heart Month – not just a month of romance but a month of awareness because cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women. Go Red is a global

initiative to end heart disease and stroke in women and strives to inspire and empower women to take charge of their health with emphasis on improving diet, increasing physical activity and managing blood pressure.

Sixteen years ago National Wear Red Day was established by the American Heart Association

(AHA) and locally, Scottie Iverson first organized a celebration of that day at the former Metropolitan Club.

Red is a power color and to see dozens of women in red dresses and men in red ties, jackets or shirts – united makes quite an impact. This year, the perfect location was Ocean Prime DTC. Chef Ryan Finnegan offered sumptuous selections and Ocean Prime’s Jo Casarez, event manager,

The YogaSix team – standing behind Carol and Bryce McTavish – Christy Decatur, Tracy Revell, Samara Rhett, Betty Koch

ABOVE: Angela Polidori, Jan Hammond, Marly Dragoo ABOVE, CENTER: Dr. Natalie Serkova, Thomas Sandgaard, Rachel Dee ABOVE, FAR RIGHT: Alissa Trumbull, Jill Pedicord Peterson, Allison Klein, Julie Adams RIGHT: Dianne Bartlett in red to the nines Photo by Trisha Hood

FAR RIGHT: A beautiful setting for the event at Ocean Prime DTC Photo by Trisha Hood

deserves kudos for this special day in the Aspen Room.

It was a poignant story-telling event related to and from the heart. Trisha Hood shared the tragic story of her dynamic daughter Chelsey who was memorialized by the U.S. House of Representatives. YogaSix spokesperson Bryce McTavish extolled the heart-healthy virtues of yoga. Tiffany Mai, a young wife, mother and entrepreneur shared her story of a recent heart health

scare. Andrea Dutton-Frieson shared the story of her beloved mother Jo Dutton who was Heart Mother of the Year (1990) and that Heart is the philanthropy of her sorority Alpha Phi. Jill Pedicord Peterson presented the latest Junior League of Denver cook book. Red Dress pins and valuable information was distributed courtesy of American Heart Association.

Park Meadows Retail Resort/ Williams-Sonoma and AHA provided door prizes.

Michael James, Daniel Frieson, Andrea Dutton-Frieson, Marcia Reardon, Lila Greaves Photos by Scottie Taylor Iverson

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ABOVE: Eric McConnell, second year bass baritone Photo by Jamie Kraus

INSET: Kira Dills-DeSurra, second year mezzo soprano Photo by Jamie Kraus

Soprano Laura Soto-Bayomi and tenor Thomas Cilluffo Photo by Kelly Maxwell

Cor2Cor meets in spite of threatening weather Even a travel whiteout didn’t stop loyal Cor2Cor members and guests from enjoying the warmth of Del Frisco’s for appetizers and cocktails, “netgiving” and an intriguing insurance presentation by Tierney Aldridge.

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Opera Colorado’s Sip & Sing featured Artists in Residence Opera Colorado’s Annual Sip & Sing, was held in RiNo at the Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club. The event featured a four-course meal and wine pairings plus a concert of opera and musical theatre pieces sung in German, French, Italian and English. Opera Colorado’s mission is to bring opera to thousands of people across the Rocky Mountain Region.

The Artist in Residence Program is vital to that mission.

Each season’s Artists in Residence perform in schools, community centers and other venues across Colorado; take on select mainstage roles

for Opera Colorado; and are the featured performers in the annual Student Matinee.

Artists in Residence is an eight month residency in Denver and includes training and coaching from artistic staff and guest artists. By the end of the residency, they will have performed for over 45,000 people in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Since its founding in 1981, Opera Colorado has brought world-class opera to Denver.

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Former middle school employee sentenced for sex assault on student The former building manager at Horizon Middle School who sexually assaulted an 8th-grade student was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Arapahoe County District Court Judge Ryan Stuart on Feb. 19 sentenced Rodry Kyle Pombo, 27, as stipulated by the plea agreement. Pombo pleaded guilty Dec. 9, 2019, to one count of sexual exploitation of a child, a Class 3 felony. Other counts were dismissed.

“These cases keep coming.

Despite all we do, predators find ways to take advantage of our children,” said District Attorney George Brauchler.

“We drop our kids off at school to be educated in classrooms, not sexually assaulted in janitor closets. What goes on in the mind of a man who whisks a 13-year-old girl into a closet? These are egregious violations – we think our kids are safe when we send then to school, and they should be.

This offender is going to prison where he can’t hurt anyone else.”

In late 2018, Aurora Police received information that a girl was sexually assaulted at the middle school over the course of the 2014-15 school year.

Investigators began looking into the allegations and interviewed the girl, who was 13 at the time of the crimes. She told the police she had numer-

ous sexual encounters with Pombo, frequently in janitors’ closets. She had not reported the crimes at the time, but she told investigators she knew the behavior was wrong.

“Sexual predators like Mr. Pombo count on vulnerable victims to keep quiet,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Danielle Jaramillo, who prosecuted the case. “That’s why so often this crime isn’t discovered until years later, when victims become adults and realize the scope of what was done to them. The defendant used his position as a school employee to take advantage of a student, and it is due to her strength and courage that we are able to put him behind bars so that he won’t be able to do this to another student ever again.”

Pombo resigned his job at the school in September 2015.

The plea agreement means Pombo must register as a sex offender.

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Energy-efficient ideas to upgrade your home SUBMITTED BY FAMILY FEATURES

Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take action to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting appliances, windows and insulation for your projects.

Though upgrades made with efficiency in mind can vary depending on the climate you live in, the biggest energy users are typically the heating, ventilation and airconditioning systems and water heater, all of which make up about 60% of a typical home’s energy budget.

Learn how you can reduce your home’s energy reliance and environmental impact with these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry: Heating and Cooling Climate control is one of the largest home energy users. A programmable thermostat is a simple starting point and can save up to one-third of heating and cooling costs. Cuttingedge models can even learn your family’s behaviors and tweak usage for maximum savings. Additional ways to save energy include sealing leaky ducts, cleaning or changing air filters regularly and replacing your furnace or air conditioner with an energy-

efficient model, particularly if your heating and cooling systems are more than 15 years old.

Insulation Studies show that only 20% of homes built before 1980 were wellinsulated. Depending on when your home was built, adding insulation in the attic and walls can be one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy waste. Not only does better insulation reduce energy loss and improve comfort, it’s an upgrade that generally adds to the value of your home with an estimated 95% return on your investment.

Windows High-performance windows not only lower heating and cooling bills, they also reduce heat gain during warmer months and add a layer of insulation when you need to keep the heat inside. Triple-pane, Low-E insulated frame windows can save 33% of the heating cost for a typical home in cooler climates, and in hotter environments, double-pane, low solar-gain windows can reduce cooling costs by up to 32%.

Lighting The average house dedicates 5-10% of its energy budget to lighting.

To cut your use, switch to LED lights, turn off

unneeded lights and, where possible, use natural light. Other measures, like relying on task lights and installing motion detectors, can help further limit your lighting-related energy usage.

Appliances The refrigerator is a major energy drain, accounting for up to 15% of the energy bill in some homes, particularly models that are 15 years old or older. Design plays a major role in a refrigerator’s efficiency; it needs adequate air flow for optimal function. Be realistic about your needs and only buy as big a unit as you require. Be aware that icemakers and dispensers not only add to the up-front cost, they’re also less efficient. As with any appliance, shop for a model that offers as many energy-saving features as you can afford.

Landscaping Trees positioned to reduce summer sun and winter wind can reduce a household’s energy use by 25% or more. In summer, trees can lower air temperature as much as 9 F through shading and evapotranspiration.

In winter, a well-designed landscape can cut heating bills by about one-third.

Find more tips for creating a more energyefficient home at remodelingdoneright.com.

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Atria Senior Living in Englewood is all about aging well

BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER

The guiding philosophy of Atria Senior Living, now open in a sparkling newly built facility in Englewood at 3555 South Clarkson Street, is based on the whole-person approach to greater well-being. Atria is designed around the research that says that 70 percent of how we age is determined by our lifestyle choices. “Human connections are what help people age with a sense of who they are and a purpose,” Marta Burton, Community Sales Director of Atria Englewood told us.

Staff at Atria is focused on providing a personalized experience for residents and supporting them in becoming connected to their neighbors and their surroundings in their new home. Their philosophy is that “people who are part of a caring community live longer and have less stress than those who are isolated and lonely.” Atria “provides a physically connected environment and daily social opportunities, that help residents build and maintain close relationships.”

The building is designed around inviting, social spaces.

To make sure there is always adequate natural light, every hallway has large windows at each end. Each floor has an individual color scheme to make it easier to remember where things are. Apartments are designed to be easy to maneuver and bathrooms are oversized with room for a caregiver to assist a resident if necessary. Some units are designed specifically for those who are wheelchair bound.

When residents move in, staff takes the time to get to know each person’s hobbies, interests, favorite activities, and even subjects about which they’ve always wanted to learn. The facility is pet-friendly so residents can have their furry friends accompany them or families can bring them to visit. There are outdoor spaces including a courtyard and a restaurant called “The 14er” on the top floor that offers a breathtaking view of the Colorado mountains. A bistro offers all day dining from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., so residents can eat when they feel hungry.

Among the amenities in the building are a fitness center, a movie theater, a club room, and a salon. Activities are offered to suit many interests, including a demonstration kitchen where the building’s chef explains how favorite dishes are prepared. Some other activities are Tai Chi and Chai Tea, Laughter Yoga, Continued on page 18

Residents and guests enjoy a cooking demonstration class from the chef.

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GOOD NEIGHBORS AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO? I’LL PASS.

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(Said no older person ever.)

How successfully we age has everything to do with the lifestyle choices we make. Atria Senior Living creates vibrant communities where opportunities to stay active, eat well, connect with neighbors and achieve personal goals are right outside one’s apartment door, every day.

We believe people belong together – and now, Arapahoe County’s wisest people can choose to call Atria home.

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Atria has over 200 monthly activities Continued from page 17

Art Class: Crafts and Cocktails, Brain Challenges-iPad, and Fitbit Challenge: Setup and Q&A. An involved member of the Englewood community already, Atria is the first principal sponsor of the Englewood Art Series, as well as the Englewood Chamber and the Downtown Matters group that is working to revitalize the city’s downtown area. Atria has partnered with Swedish Hospital, just across the street, hosting public talks on current health topics by doctors. The facility will be hosting a pre-concert event for the Arapahoe Philharmonic, who will provide concert tickets to Atria residents.

All meals, transportation, and over 200 monthly activities and outside offerings are provided at or through Atria on a regularly published, color-coded monthly schedule. Rents vary depending on the size of one’s apartment and whether residents need assistance or are fully independent. Monthly rents, which include all meals, start at $3495 per month, and can be found on www.atriasenior living.com. The facility offers tours for interested families and can be reached at 720-892-5600.

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THE LAW

BY DONALD PETERSON

All showers are easy to access and easy to use.

Atria’s lobby area has a place for refreshments, comfortable seating for visiting, and connection to the outdoors.

The view from the dining room on the top floor is breathtaking.

Dear Readers, What is a reverse mortgage?

(Part 1 of 2) A reverse mortgage is a special type of mortgage loan designed for homeowners who are 62 years of age or older. It is a loan against the home that does not have to be paid back, as long as the homeowner lives in the home.

Proceeds received from a

reverse mortgage are considered proceeds of a loan instead of income and thus, you do not pay income taxes on the money you receive. There are also no restrictions on how you choose to spend your money, which may be to hire in-home help, increase monthly income, eliminate a house payment, update the home, pay off credit cards, pay for long-term care insurance or

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purchase a second home.

Effective April 27, 2015, the Federal Housing Authority requires lenders to conduct a financial analysis of the borrower’s income and credit to prove “capacity and willingness” to pay real property taxes and insurance. Thus, proof of all income is required and monthly obligations are subtracted to determine residual income. The amount of residual income needed is determined by family size and geographic area of the country. The analysis also includes a review of the borrower’s credit history, including history of payment of property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and homeowner’s dues.

How much money can I get with a reverse mortgage?

The money that you qualify for is based on the following factors: • The age of the borrower(s); • The current interest rate; • The appraised value of the home; and • The lending limits (on the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program).

What are the eligibility requirements?

• All homeowners must be 62 years of age or older.

Featuring excellent care, • At least one of the homeownstunning views, luxurious suites ers must live in the home as his or her principal residence; and fine dining.

• All homeowners must agree to attend a one-on-one educational meeting on reverse mortgages with an approved counselor. The counselor will issue a certificate of completion and the lender will need the original signed 6325 S. University Blvd. CO 80121v S. University Blvd.

Centennial, certificate as a condition of processing your loan; Centennial, CO 80121 • The home must be owned

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free and clear or have a mortgage balance that can be paid off by the proceeds of the reverse mortgage, or by the homeowner; • The property can be a single-family home or a one-tofour unit dwelling on most programs; and • Townhomes, approved condominium units, planned unit developments and some manufactured homes qualify on most programs.

What are the responsibilities of the homeowner?

• Keep property taxes current; • Maintain adequate homeowners’ insurance; • Maintain the property in good condition; and • Use the home as your primary residence.

Selected information in this column has been taken with permission by Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, Inc., from the Colorado Senior Law Handbook, 2019 Edition (Chapter 20: Reverse Mortgages: Doni Dolfinger and Paulette Wisch, CML/Univeral Lending Corporation), which is a copyrighted publication and may be accessed and downloaded for free at: www.cobar.org/For-the-Public/ Senior-Law-Handbook.

Donald Glenn Peterson Esq. Don Peterson Law Firm 1720 S. Bellaire St., Suite 530 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: (303) 758-0999 Fax: (303) 758-1091 E-Mail: donald@petersonlaw.co www.donpetersonlawfirm.com

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well-attended Redstone Bank has grand opening The festivities were held celebration in new Littleton location Thurs., Feb. 20

Cutting the ribbon are left to right: Tyson Otto, Brad Koehn, Carrie Klassen, Les Sowitch, Stacey Deuel, Ryan Johnson, Korri Lundock, Greg Reinke, Doug Johnson and Kal Murib

Back row: (L to R) Korri Lundock, Kal Murib, Drew Lang and Keith Taylor of Littleton Chamber of Commerce. Front row: Vince Cissell and Cindy Hathaway.

Doug Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Brad Koehn and Les Sowitch

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Betty Heid

Korri & Bob Lundock with Doug Johnson

David Morrill and Greg Reinke

Andrew & Robyn Lobatty of Piccino Wood Fired Pizza

Chris Reinke

Our local branch of banking advisors and team members look forward to meeting you!

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 02 SERIES OF 2020 INTRODUCED BY: COUNCILMEMBER BARNACLE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REENACTING GREENWOOD VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 21, DIVISION 4, REGARDING SIGNS WHEREAS, unlike oral speech, signs take up space and may obstruct views, distract motorists, displace alternative uses for land, and pose other problems that legitimately call for regulation; and WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court has long held that governments may regulate signs. City of Ladue v. Gilleo, 512 U.S. 43, 48, 114 S. Ct. 2038, 2041-2042, 129 L. Ed. 2d 36, 4243, (U.S. 1994); and WHEREAS, the intent of the City in enacting this ordinance is to establish dimensional limitations, quantity limitations and other regulations designed to ensure the purpose of a sign is furthered while protecting the aesthetics of the community and public safety goals; and WHEREAS, reasonable measures are necessary to protect the public safety and serve the compelling governmental interest of protecting traffic safety, complying with legal requirements, serving the requirements of emergency response and protecting property rights or the rights of persons on property; and WHEREAS, the accumulation of temporary signs adversely affects property values and public safety.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO, ORDAINS: Section 1.Division 4 of Article 21 of Chapter 16 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby repealed and reenacted to read as follows: Sec. 16-21-410. - Intent and applicability. (a) This section is intended to: (1) Provide for the orderly control of signs to protect aesthetic qualities by preventing visual clutter, protecting scenic views and preserving the City’s character; (2) Protect the appearance and economic value of the visual environment by regulating and controlling the type, location, illumination and physical dimensions of signs and sign structures; (3) Permit the use of signs necessary for adequate identification, direction, and notification in order to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and businesses of Greenwood Village;

(b) Applicability.

(1) This Division shall apply to all signs in the City unless otherwise specified below or provided for in an approved Planned Sign Program (PSP), Special Use Permit (SUP), Final Development Plan (FDP), Site Development Plan (SDP), Master Development Plan (MDP), or Planned Unit Development (PUD).

(2) This Division does not apply to any of the following signs: a. Signs of a municipality, county, state, special district or the federal government including signs of official legal notice issued by any court, public body or person in the performance of a public duty;

(2) A protected noncommercial speech of any type may be substituted in whole or in part, for the message displayed on any sign for which the sign structure or mounting device is legal without consideration of message content. This provision applies to all signs allowed under this chapter. Such substitution of message may be made without any additional approval, permitting, registration or notice to the City.

(3) The area of a sign shall be determined by the exterior boundary of the message and logo areas, including any attendant background accent materials/colors intended to accent the sign message, which creates the smallest continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of the display surface with eight (8) or fewer connected lines. (a) The following signs are specifically prohibited in Greenwood Village unless allowed by a Planned Sign Program: (1) Signs with spinning or moving parts;

h. Signs not exceeding six (6) square feet depicting the address number of the building on which it is located; i. Time and temperature signs not containing commercial speech; j. Live data regarding public transportation.

Sec. 16-21-420. – Definitions; general provisions. (a) For purposes of this division the following definitions apply.

(1) “Commercial District” shall mean B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, MC, TC and LI Districts and “Residential District” or “Non-Commercial” shall mean Residential, A and O Districts (2) “Commercial speech” shall mean speech proposing a commercial transaction or directing attention to a business commodity, service, entertainment or attraction.

(3) “Interstate 25 Corridor” means an area within four hundred (400) feet of the right of way of Interstate 25.

(4) “Sign” means any object or device containing letters, figures and/or other means of communication or part thereof intended to convey a message or image, and is used to inform or attract the attention of the public. The term sign shall not include the following: a. Window displays of merchandise or products; b. Products, merchandise or other materials that are offered for sale or used in conducting a business, when such products, merchandise, or materials are kept or stored in a location which is designed and commonly used for the storage of such products, merchandise or materials. (b) For purposes of this division, the following general provisions apply.

c. The maximum area of window signs shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total window area per tenant storefront.

(4) Temporary ground-mounted real estate signs in R (residential), O and A Districts, as follows: a. One (1) unlighted sign per lot advertising the sale or lease of the lot on which the sign is located, not exceeding six (6) square feet in sign area, not exceeding three (3) feet in height. b. Real estate signs must be removed within ten (10) days following the sale or lease of the property.

(5) Temporary ground-mounted real estate signs in B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, MC, TC and LI Districts, as follows: a. One (1) unlighted sign per street frontage of the entire assemblage advertising the sale or lease of the premises on which the sign is located, not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet in total sign area, nor exceeding four (4) feet in height.

(3) Light bulb strings intended to draw attention to a business as opposed to providing ambient lighting, except temporary decoration or displays customarily associated with national, local, or religious celebrations;

b. Real estate signs must be removed within ten (10) days following the sale or lease of the property. c. Commercial properties may only utilize ground mounted real estate signs for up to 90 days per 12 month period.

(4) Signs painted on or affixed to benches; (5) Animated, flashing or moving signs where any part of the message or sign itself changes position or color by movement whether mechanically or manually; (6) Inflatable signs, balloons or similar types of “lighter than air” objects tethered to the ground or wall by lines or other method; (7) Building-mounted signs projecting above the highest point of the roof line, parapet, or fascia of the building, or signs on walls enclosing mechanical equipment; (8) Cabinet signs other than logos; (9) Signs in the public right of way.

(10) A-frame signs other than sandwich board signs used for traffic control, the design and location of which have been approved in advance by the Director of Community Development;

(6) Up to two (2) temporary signs of up to one (1) square foot in sign area on a motor vehicle for sale. (b) Temporary Signs not containing commercial speech are allowed subject to the following restrictions: (1) In Residential areas, temporary signs may not exceed six (6) square feet in sign area or a total of 36 square feet per residential lot.

Temporary ground signs in residential areas shall not exceed 3 feet in height.

(2) In Commercial areas, temporary signs not containing commercial speech may not exceed 16 square feet in area.

Sec. 16-21-440. – Ground signs. (a) A permit is required for freestanding ground signs, ground mounted signs, and display structures permanently mounted into the ground.

(11) Changeable copy or changeable color signs, any portion of which provides for temporary or changeable type, copy, logo, color, or any other graphic, by manual or electronic means, including electronic message displays with a fixed or changing display.

(b) Ground signs are subject to the following conditions:

(12) Off-site signs, including hand held signs, that announce, direct attention to, identify or advertise a service, business, location or activity that is not located on the same premises unless approved by a PSP;

(2) No sign shall be erected at a street intersection so as to create a traffic hazard by obstructing vision, or at a location where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with an authorized traffic sign.

(13) Signs on vehicles parked and visible from the public rightof-way, unless:

(1) Ground mounted sign base designs shall be compatible with the design, materials, and colors of buildings on the site.

b. The display of signage is incidental to the motor vehicle use; and

(3) Each ground sign shall be located in a distinct landscape area around the sign base, which is of a shape, design and size (equal to at least twice the total sign area) that will provide a compatible setting for the sign. Planted landscaped areas shall be appropriately irrigated and maintained. This requirement does not apply if the sign will be located within a hardscape area approved with a PSP, SUP, FDP, SDP, MDP or PUD.

c. The motor vehicle is properly parked in a marked parking space or is parked behind the principal building;

(4) Upright supports must be a minimum of 30% of the width of the sign width and comprised of or covered by materials that match or complement the principle structure.

(14) Signs that emit sound;

(c) Ground signs are subject to the following size restrictions:

a. The vehicles are functional, used as motor vehicles, and have current registration and tags;

d. Memorial plaques less than one (1) square foot in size;

g. Signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in sign area per sign displayed for the direction, information or convenience of the public, including signs which identify the location of rest rooms, public telephones, freight entrances or the like, signs which restrict or prohibit parking or other activities, and which do not contain commercial speech directing attention to a business commodity, service, entertainment or attraction;

b. Window signs shall provide direction and notification to pedestrians and customers in the parking lot of the commercial business, rather than motor vehicles on adjacent streets.

(2) Search lights or projected light displays, except temporary projected light displays customarily associated with national, local, or religious celebrations;

c. Holiday and community special event decorations that do not display commercial speech and are of limited duration;

f. Scoreboards without commercial speech and temporary signs within a ball park or other recreational facility that cannot be seen from a public street or adjacent property;

a. Window signs shall not be permitted if prohibited by an applicable Planned Sign Program (PSP), Special Use Permit (SUP), Final Development Plan (FDP), Site Development Plan (SDP), Master Development Plan (MDP), or Planned Unit Development (PUD).

Sec. 16-21-430. – Prohibited signs.

b. Any sign located on a parcel, inside or outside of a structure, which cannot be seen from any public right-of-way, public property, or other parcel of property;

e. Signs placed by or at the direction of a utility showing the location of underground facilities;

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(1) Signs shall be constructed of new, durable materials, designed to withstand expected wind pressures and erected so as not to sustain damage and deterioration from the elements. All signs shall be maintained in good condition and kept rust-free. The City shall have the authority to order the repair, replacement, alteration or removal of a sign which is not in conformance with this Sign Code by reason of safety, health, or public welfare, or by reason of inadequate maintenance, damage, fading, cracking, tearing, dilapidation, or obsolescence.

(4) Preserve the right of free speech and expression; and (5) Reduce hazards that result from signs that obscure or distract the vision of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

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(15) Signs on umbrellas displayed in outdoor eating or outdoor dining areas;

(1) In Non-commercial districts: a. Maximum Sign Area: 1 square foot per dwelling unit, to 30 square feet per sign face

(16) Signs erected at a street intersection so as to create a traffic hazard by obstructing vision, or at a location where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with an authorized traffic sign; colors;

b. Maximum Height: 4 feet c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb

(17) Signs which contain iridescent, florescent or “day-glo”

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street frontage

(18) Signs located within or project over a public right-of-way except that pedestrian-oriented blade signs that project perpendicular from a structure or hangs beneath a canopy or arcade may project over a public sidewalk when expressly permitted by a Planned Sign Program (PSP), Special Use Permit (SUP), Final Development Plan (FDP), Site Development Plan (SDP), Master Development Plan (MDP), or Planned Unit Development (PUD);

(2) In the B-1 zone district (Office Buildings): face

b. Maximum Height: 4 feet

(19) Commercial wraps on stationary outdoor objects such as ice machines and dumpsters;

c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb

(20) Any sign on any fence or painted or affixed on or to any fence set back five feet or less from the rights-of-way; and (21) Any sign attached to landscaping elements or other natural objects other than neighborhood identity signs or as approved in a PSP or SUP.

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a. Maximum Sign Area: 8 square feet per sign face, 4 inch copy height maximum b. Maximum Height: 4 feet

(a) Temporary signs containing commercial speech are allowed subject to the following conditions:

(2) Temporary signs naming maintenance or construction companies performing work on the property, while the work is occurring, not exceeding four (4) square feet in sign area per sign, in the Residential, A and O Districts, or six (6) square feet in the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, MC, TC and LI Districts. Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days of the completion of the work.

(3) Window signs applied to or attached to a window, or located within two (2) feet of the interior of a window in the B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, MC, TC and LI Districts, subject to the following:

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

(3) In the B-1 zone district (Multi-Building Office Development,

Sec. 16-21-435. –- Temporary signs.

(1) One temporary project announcement sign for construction sites denoting architectural, engineering or construction firms engaged in work on a construction site and/or announcing future use of property (not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet). Such signs shall be set back at least twenty (20) feet from the curb or the edge of pavement if no curb exists and removed within ten (10) days of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Completion for any building on the property).

a. Maximum Sign Area: 30 square feet per sign

c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per building, located near primary building entrance (4) In the B-1 zone district (Commercial Single-Use Building): face

a. Maximum Sign Area: 30 square feet per sign b. Maximum Height: 4 feet c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb

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d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

(5) In the B-1 zone district (Commercial Multi-Tenant Building):

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a. Maximum Sign Area: 30 square feet per sign b. Maximum Height: 10 feet c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb

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d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

(6) In the B-2, B-3, B-4 zone districts (Single-Tenant Building): face

a. Maximum Sign Area: 30 square feet per sign b. Maximum Height: 15 feet c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb

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(2) No flag shall, when fully unfurled, extend over the property boundary onto an adjoining property or public right-of-way; (3) No flag or flagpole shall be erected or maintained so as to allow a flag at rest to reach a height less than ten (10) feet above the ground; (4) No flag shall be mounted higher than fifteen (15) feet above the maximum height of the building or structure on which the flag will be flown; (5) No flag and flagpole combination shall exceed the following dimensions:

a. Maximum Sign Area: 66 square feet per sign

d. For flagpoles up to 40’ in height, flags shall not exceed 60 square feet.

b. Maximum Height: 15 feet

Sec. 16-21-450. -- Building mounted signs.

c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb

(a) A permit is required for signs permanently mounted to buildings.

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

(b) Building mounted signs shall be comprised of flush-mounted individual letters and logos. Logos shall not exceed one-third (1/3) of the total sign area. Raceways shall only be permitted when other methods of attachment are not feasible. Exposed raceways shall be as thin and narrow as possible, shall be finished to match the background wall, and shall not extend in width or height beyond the area of the sign’s lettering or graphics.

Conduit shall be concealed from public view.

a. Maximum Sign Area: 50 square feet per sign

(c) Building mounted signs shall be designed so that they are integral with the architecture of the building, and are limited to the following sizes: (1) In the R-.05 and R-.1 zone districts: a. Maximum Sign Area Per Lot: 1 square foot per dwelling unit, up to 15 square feet.

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

b. Maximum Number of Signs Per Lot: 1 sign per multi-family residential complex.

(2) In the B-1 zone district (Office Buildings): a. Maximum Sign Area: 20 square feet b. Maximum Height: 24-inch letter height, shall not exceed parapet height

b. Maximum Height: 4 feet c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per building, located near primary building entrance (10) In the MC zone district (Commercial Building):

e. For properties located within the Interstate 25 Corridor: 1 additional sign up to 32 feet in height; setback not applicable

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per tenant with direct access to the building exterior (4) In the B-2, B-3, and B-4 zone district: a. Maximum Sign Area: 30 square feet per tenant b. Maximum Height: 24-inch letter height

(11) In the TC zone district (Single or Multi-Tenant Building):

c. Maximum Sign Width: 2/3 of a linear foot per 1 linear foot of the storefront

a. Maximum Sign Area: 30 square feet per sign

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per building

b. Maximum Height: 4 feet

e. Pedestrian Oriented Blade Signs: 1 blade sign is allowed per tenant with direct access to the building exterior. The blade sign shall have a 3-foot height and width maximum no larger than 6 square feet in area and shall have a minimum of 8.5 feet of clearance above grade. The square footage of a blade sign shall not count against the square footage per tenant allowed for the wall sign of the same tenant.

c. Minimum Setback: 10 feet from curb

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d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

(12) In the TC zone district (Multi-Building Office Development, a. Maximum Sign Area: 8 square feet per sign face, 4 inch copy height maximum

(5) In the MC zone district (Office Building): a. Maximum Sign Area: Up to 100 square feet per tenant, not to exceed 10% of the wall area, whichever is less

b. Maximum Height: 4 feet c. Minimum Setback: 20 feet from curb

b. Maximum Height: 36-inch letter height, or 60inch letter height if sign mounted higher than 50 feet.

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 per building, located near primary building entrance (13) In the LI zone district: (Per Building) face

b. Maximum Height: 4 feet c. Minimum Setback: 10 feet from curb frontage

c. Maximum Sign Width: 2/3 of a linear foot per 1 linear foot of the wall to which the sign is mounted;

a. Maximum Sign Area: 30 square feet per sign

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 4 signs per building, 1 per building façade, 1 per tenant maximum (6) In the MC zone district (Single-Use Commercial Building): a. Maximum Sign Area: Up to 100 square feet

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

b. Maximum Height: 36-inch letter height

(d) Display structures and large directional or identification signage (1) Display structures intended for pedestrian viewing, providing directions necessary or convenient for visitors or clients and which may include enclosed display or bulletin-type advertising stands which may or may not serve other purposes, such as kiosks and the like, and may serve as an additional structural element to visually enhance pedestrian ways, landscaped areas, provide identification for an area of not less than ten (10) acres, or parking areas, excluding bus stop benches or structures are allowed subject to the following requirements: a. Display structures shall be located only where other structures are allowed; b. The sign area shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet; and c. All display structures on a single site shall be designed to achieve a harmonious pattern throughout the site. (e) Directional signs larger than six (6) square feet in sign area providing directions necessary or convenient for visitors or clients. (f) Signs for area identification in connection with an area of not less than ten (10) acres, without commercial speech directing attention to a business commodity, service, entertainment or attraction. Such signs or displays shall blend with their surroundings in size, location and design.

Sec. 16-21-445. – Flags (a) In residential areas, flagpoles are allowed without a permit under the following conditions: (1) Not more than one flagpole and two (2) flags up to fifteen (15) square feet in sign area per flag, mounted no higher than twenty (20) feet, and

c. Maximum Sign Width: 2/3 of a linear foot per 1 linear foot of wall to which it is mounted d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per building façade with customer access (7) In the MC zone district (Multi-Use Commercial Building): tenant

(7) Businesses or entities installing, repairing or replacing previously approved signs or involved in construction activities that necessitate removal of previously approved signs may display one banner on the property in a location and for a period of time approved by the Director.

Such banner shall not be counted towards the yearly limit set forth in Subsection (C), hereof.

Sec. 16-21-460. -- Sign illumination. (a) Illuminated signs are subject to the following conditions: (1) Sign illumination shall not create a hazardous glare for pedestrians or vehicles on adjacent properties or public ways.

(2) Sign illumination shall be turned off at 10 PM or one hour after close of business, whichever is later. Illuminated scoreboards must be turned off when fields are not in use.

(3) The light source, whether internal to the sign or external, shall be shielded from view and diffused through an external translucent surface if contained within the sign itself. This shall not preclude the use of exposed neon when approved as part of a Planned Sign Program or SDP. (4) Sign illumination for externally illuminated signs shall utilize focused light fixtures that do not allow light or glare to shine above the horizontal plane of the top of the sign or onto any adjacent properties or public ways.

(5) Signs shall not be illuminated in Residential districts other than neighborhood identity signs or as approved in a PSP or SUP.

Sec. 16-21-465. – Action on applications.

c. Maximum Sign Width: 2/3 of a linear foot per 1 linear foot of the storefront

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

(6) Banners are not allowed on any residential dwelling.

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per building

b. Maximum Height: 24-inch letter height

c. Minimum Setback: 10 feet from curb

(5) Banners shall be located no higher than the first floor of a

(6) Internally illuminated signs, including monument signs, wall signs and projecting signs shall have dark backgrounds with light lettering, unless otherwise approved in a PSP.

a. Maximum Sign Area: 20 square feet per tenant

a. Maximum Sign Area: 50 square feet per sign

(4) Banners shall be attached at all corners to a wall of a

c. Maximum Sign Width: 2/3 of a linear foot per 1 linear foot of the wall to which it is mounted.

(3) In the B-1 zone district (Commercial Buildings):

b. Maximum Height: 15 feet

frontage

(3) The sign area of a banner shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet.

building.

a. Maximum Sign Area: 8 square feet per sign face, 4 inch copy height maximum

face

(2) Businesses may display one (1) banner for up to fifteen (15) days at a time, on up to three (3) separate occasions per individual tenant per calendar year.

c. For flagpoles up to 30’ in height, flags shall not exceed 40 square feet.

(9) In the MC zone district (Multi-Building Office Development,

frontage

(1) No permit shall be issued if banners are specifically prohibited or otherwise restricted by a Planned Sign Program (PSP), Special Use Permit (SUP), Final Development Plan (FDP), Site Development Plan (SDP), Master Development Plan (MDP), or Planned Unit Development (PUD).

building.

c. Minimum Setback: 10 feet from curb

face

(b) Banners composed of weather-proof lightweight flexible material, not including paper or cardboard, and maintained in good condition are allowed on a temporary basis subject to the following conditions:

b. For flagpoles up to 25’ in height, flags shall not exceed 24 square feet.

b. Maximum Height: 4 feet

Directory):

(a) A permit is required.

e. For properties located within the Interstate 25 Corridor: 1 additional sign up to 25 feet in height; setback not applicable

(8) In the MC zone district (Office Building):

frontage

Sec. 16-21-455. – Banners.

a. For flagpoles up to 20’ in height, flags shall not exceed 15 square feet.

e. For properties located within the Interstate 25 Corridor: 1 additional sign up to 25 feet in height; setback not applicable

face

(1) No flag shall contain commercial speech;

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per building

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per street

(7) In the B-2, B-3, B-4 zone districts (Multi-Tenant Building): face

(2) No commercial speech is included. (b) In commercial areas, permits are required to construct a flagpole; not more than three (3) flagpoles are allowed per property, subject to the following conditions:

a. Maximum Sign Area: Up to 100 square feet per b. Maximum Height: 36-inch letter height

c. Maximum Sign Width: 2/3 of a linear foot per 1 linear foot of the storefront

The Director shall act upon a request for a Sign Permit within ten (10) days of submittal of a Complete Application.

Sec. 16-21-470. – Legal non-conforming signs. (a) Non-conforming signs. A legal nonconforming sign may be continued in operation and maintained after the effective date of the ordinance which caused the sign to become nonconforming, and a legal nonconforming sign which becomes nonconforming due solely to an action by the City may be continued in operation and maintained. (b) Abandonment of a legal nonconforming sign shall terminate the right to maintain such sign. A sign not actively and continuously used for a period of six (6) months shall be deemed abandoned. (c) Destruction or hazard. The right to maintain a legal nonconforming sign shall terminate if the sign is destroyed by any cause or becomes a safety hazard. (d) Alteration. The right to maintain a legal nonconforming sign shall terminate immediately when the sign copy, size, illumination, configuration, height or setback is altered in any manner.

Sec. 16-21-475. – Variances.

Variances. Applications for a variance from the terms of this division shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission as an application for a Planned Sign Program.

Sec. 16-21-480. – Enforcement; penalty. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, maintain, or allow upon any property over which they own, manage, lease or control, any sign which is not permitted pursuant to the provisions of this sign code. Each day during which the illegal erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance or use continues is deemed a separate offense and punishable in accordance with Section 1-28-010. (b) Unauthorized signs on public property may be confiscated by the City and held pending notification of the owner by the City. The owner may obtain said signs from the City Manager upon payment of a confiscation and storage charge in an amount established by the City Council. (c) Abatement of signs relating to inoperative functions. Signs pertaining to enterprises or occupants that are no longer using a property shall be removed from the premises within thirty (30) days after the associated enterprise or occupant has vacated the premises. Other signs of a temporary nature shall be removed within ten (10) days following the event or other purpose served by the sign. Any such sign not removed within the required period shall constitute a nuisance and shall be subject to a summary abatement by the Director of Community Development and the expense of such abatement shall be a lien against the property on which the sign was maintained and a personal obligation of the property owner.

Such property owner shall first be served a notice to abate the nuisance and shall be given the opportunity for a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission. If, after such opportunity for a hearing, the Commission orders the Director to remove the sign, he or she shall have authority to enter upon the property to remove the sign constituting the nuisance.

Sec. 16-21-490. - Planned Sign Program. (a) Description. A PSP is voluntary and is intended to provide an applicant with an alternative to the sign regulations in this division. A PSP is intended to encourage the maximum incentive and latitude to achieve variety and good design. Signs may be allowed in any zone district as part of a PSP, notwithstanding the fact that such signs do not conform to the specific regulations in this division. Exceptions to the regulations contained in this division may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the number of signs, height, location, sign area and illumination.

d. Maximum Number of Signs: 1 sign per tenant with direct access to the building exterior

(b) Submittal requirements. The submittal requirements for a PSP application are set forth in the Submittal Requirements table.

e. Pedestrian Oriented Blade Signs: 1 blade sign is allowed per tenant with direct access to the building exterior. The blade sign shall have a 3-foot height and width maximum no larger than 6 square feet in area and shall have a minimum of 8.5 feet of clearance above grade. The square footage of a blade sign shall not count against the square footage per tenant allowed for the wall sign of the same tenant.

(c) Steps. The steps required to process a PSP application are set forth in the Review Process table.

(8) In the TC zone district: a. Maximum Sign Area: 20 square feet b. Maximum Height: 24-inch letter height c. Maximum Sign Width: 2/3 of a linear foot per 1 linear foot of the wall to which it is mounted

(d) General regulations.

(1) The applicant shall notify landowners by mail of the date, time and place of the hearing in accordance with Section 16-2-270.

(2) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the completed application, along with the concerns of the public and the criteria for review, and shall deny, approve or approve with conditions at a public hearing to be held within ninety (90) days of submittal.

(3) Once a PSP is approved for an area, prior to permits being issued, signs for that area shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with the PSP.

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(g) Ground signs.

(e) Criteria for approval. Prior to approval of a PSP, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall find that: (1) The program will accomplish the general objectives of this Chapter with regard to encouraging a desirable urban character, enhancing the economic value of the community, reduction of safety hazards and provision of way-finding; (2) The program is well-designed and pleasing in appearance employing variety and good design relationships; (3) The program is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and adjacent land uses; and (4) Illumination and size of signs in the program are appropriate for the location, use and character of the neighborhood, particularly existing nearby residential uses or structures. The program should minimize adverse impacts from intense illumination and large signs or structures which visually dominate an area.

(5) Signs, including lighting, shall be designed to minimize negative visual impacts on nearby residential neighborhoods. Signs shall not be illuminated after the close of business. (f) Signs Affixed to Buildings.

(1) Ground signs within the I-25 corridor shall not exceed the height necessary for the sign to be legible for motorists traveling on I-25.

If highway and light rail infrastructure do not provide a visual impediment, then a ground sign shall meet the height standard for the applicable zone district. A request for a deviation from the ground sign height standard for the applicable zone district should include adequate documentation, such as photo-simulations and cross-sections, demonstrating the need for the deviation from the height standard for motorists to reasonably view the signs from I-25.

(2) Monument signs with architecturally compatible bases are encouraged in order to avoid a top-heavy appearance of the sign.

(3) Landscaping shall be proposed to minimize the visual impact of the base of ground signs. applicable.

(4) Joint tenant co-location of signage shall be incorporated, if

(h) Amendments.

(1) Description. An amendment to a PSP is required for any change, including without limitation changes in area, height, location, materials, letter style, color, illumination, or sign shape.

PSP or amendment, including but not limited to conditions which alter sign configurations, reduce sign area, relocate signs or require other design modifications in order to address a legitimate governmental concern of health, safety, welfare or facilitating the orderly growth and expansion of the Village. (j) Expiration/Lapse.

(1) A PSP shall lapse and have no further effect if no signs have been erected in compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit within one (1) year after the date of the PSP approval, or upon redevelopment of the property, unless the scope of redevelopment is limited and the decision-making body agrees that the PSP can remain in effect.

(2) The City Manager shall not refund any permit fees paid under this section if any PSP lapses or expires pursuant to this Subsection.

Section 2. Section 16-1-100 of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete the following definition: Interstate 25 corridor means an area within four hundred (400) feet of the right-of-way of Interstate 25.

Section 3. Section 16-2-80, Planned Sign Program, of the Greenwood Village Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect six (6) days after publication following final passage.

(1) The sign area for any sign affixed to a building shall not exceed ten percent of the building facade upon which such sign is located.

(2) Submittal requirements and steps. The submittal requirements and steps for an amendment to a PSP shall be the same as the original PSP.

INTRODUCED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 2020, AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN THE VILLAGER.

(2) When allowed as part of a PSP, a sign located above a building façade (eave line) shall be integral with the building and an integral design feature of the building.

(3) Review criteria. In reviewing an amendment to a PSP, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the PSP criteria set forth above.

/s/ George E. Lantz, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Susan M. Ortiz, MMC, City Clerk

(3) Signs Affixed to Buildings Below Canopy. Any sign located beneath a canopy, arcade, marquee or other similar building projection shall not contain more than three square feet in sign area and shall be located on a building frontage proximate to an entrance to the building in regular use by the general public.

(4) Where a PSP is silent with regard to sign types, an amendment to a PSP is required for signs requiring a permit except for temporary banners.

Published in The Villager Published: March 5, 2020 Legal # 9579 ___________________________

ARAPAHOE COUNTY ARAPAHOE COUNTY NOTICE OF PARTIAL FINAL SETTLEMENT ARAPAHOE COUNTY 2019 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION TREATMENT PROGRAM Project No. RB19-300 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Arapahoe County, Colorado shall make partial final settlement with Vance Brothers, Inc. for its work completed for Arapahoe County. The work performed under this contract dated June 14, 2018 and Change Order’s No. 1 through No. 6, generally consists of a Slurry Seal and Chip Seal Application on various streets in unincorporated Arapahoe County.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed or any of its subcontractors or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used by Vance Brothers, Inc. or any of its subcontractors in or about the performance of the work done within unincorporated Arapahoe County, whose claim has not been paid

by Vance Brothers, Inc. or any of its subcontractors may file a claim with the Board of County Commis-

sioners of Arapahoe County, 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO 80120, at any time up to and including February 29, 2020.

This Notice is published in accordance with §38-26-107, C.R.S., and all claims, if any, shall be filed in accordance with this statutory section. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement and/or claim prior to the aforementioned date for filing claims shall release Arapahoe County, its officers, agents and employees from any or all liability, claims, and suits for payment to Vance Brothers, Inc. Joan Lopez, Clerk to the Board Published in The Villager First Publication: March 5, 2020 Last Publication: March 12, 2020 Legal # 9581 ___________________________

COURTS DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE, STATE OF COLORADO 7325 South Potomac Street Centennial, Colorado 80112 (303) 649-6145 Telephone PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the Interest of: TOMMY COOK, JR. AND BELLAVEE CAVAZOS

(i) Conditions. The Planning and Zoning Commission may impose appropriate and reasonable, least restrictive conditions on the approval of any Children, And concerning: AMY HOLLEY, TOMMY COOK, AND EDWARD CAVAZOS Respondents.

Linda M. Arnold Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 East Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012 Tel: 303-636-1882 Fax: (303) 636-1889 Registration No. 16764 Case No: 19JV737 Division: 14 NOTICE OF ADJUDICATORY HEARING AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an Adjudicatory Hearing regarding RESPONDENT FATHER, TOMMY COOK AND RESPONDENT FATHER, EDWARD CAVAZOS is set for April 8, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. in Division 14 at the Arapahoe County District Court, 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, Colorado 80112. You have the right to be represented by an attorney during these proceedings; if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. In the event you fail to appear for said hearing at the date and time indicated, the Petitioner, the People of the State of Colorado, will request that the Court enter a default judgment against you and adjudicate

the child dependent and neglected in accordance with the Colorado Children’s Code.

Date: February 24, 2020 Linda Arnold, Esq. Reg. #16764 Assistant County Attorney Attorney for Petitioner 14980 E. Alameda Dr. Aurora, CO 80012 Published in The Villager Published: March 5, 2020 Legal # 9578 ___________________________

SPECIAL DISTRICTS 00 65 33 NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT OTERO TRIBUTARY HEADWALL (Contract No. CPR19-00009-C-1) Notice is hereby given that at 10 a.m. on March 23, 2020, Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority shall make final payment to L & M Enterprises Inc. 735 E. Highway 56 P.O. Box W Berthoud CO 80513 in connection with full payment for all services rendered, materials furnished and for all labor performed in and for the above-referenced PROJECT.

claim against the said PROJECT for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR in or about the performance of said WORK contracted to be done or that supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the WORK whose claim therefore has not been paid by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR may at any time up to and including said time of such final settlement file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim.

2.All such claims will be filed with Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority, 7437 South Fairplay Street, Centennial, Colorado, 80112, on or before the above-mentioned date and time of final settlement.

3.Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority from any and all liability for such claim.

OWNER: Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority

Title:Executive Director Published in The Villager First Publication: March 5, 2020 Last Publication: March 12, 2020 Legal # 9580 ___________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Anthony A. Beran, Jr, Deceased Case Number 2020PR30123 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Arapahoe County, Colorado on or before July 3, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joy Hertach, Personal Representative c/o Stewart B. Grant, Attorney at Law, LLC 12265 W. Bayaud Avenue, Ste. 210 Lakewood, CO 80228 Published in The Villager First Publication: February 27, 2020 Last Publication: March 12, 2020 Legal # 9562 ____________________________

Name:Paul Danley

1.Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has an unpaid

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March 5, 2020 • THE VILLAGER | PAGE 23 SUV. Final assembly in Cassino, Italy and sold in Denver by the Larry Miller dealership, this is a 2019 treasure making the rounds to select Rocky Mountain Auto Press writers.

This international import has 53 percent of parts from Italy,13 percent from France, a German transmission with Italian engine. The engine is a 2.9L-twin-turbo V6 producing 505 horsepower. The speedometer goes to 200 mpg and the car is capable of that speed.

Last year auto writers (RMAP) were treated to a day at the racetrack with higher speed vehicles to test drive around a racetrack at high speeds. The Alfa Romeo model was part of the fleet and of all the cars driven hard that day it

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Jeffco International Women’s Day March 6. The 5th annual International Women’s Day celebration will also be celebrating the Women’s Vote Centennial in the United States.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 14. Colorado Natives Ms. Aristea Brady and Miss Colorado Madison Dorenkamp join the ranks of community leaders as Grand Marshall and Queen Colleen at this 58th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade presented by Bellco.

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There is no construction funding to date for this improvement

development that Denver is doing in the northwest quadrant (of Council of Governments), howBelleview Avenue and Quebec ever they had discovered that Street) is one of the biggest deals those projections did not take effecting traffic in this whole area into account the “transit oriented in 2040 that you don’t see the development at the northwest effects of near as much today, to corner of Belleview and Quebec,” the point that it broke down the referring to Belleview Station and model for a number of different the property around it, including movements. One of the reasons the expected high-rise hotel on the the split-diamond came out to be property that formerly contained a an advantage for looking at this two-story extended stay motel just interchange complex as a whole is west of the Belleview light rail that you take that that percentage station and the commercial devel- of people who want to get to the opment west of Belleview Station, development in the northwest i.e, Alpine Bank, Kentwood DTC, quadrant, and you give them anand Carillon Senior Living on other access point to get there, it Niagara Street.. takes that percentage of people After listening carefully and off of Belleview and it puts them expressing his appreciation for the on Union…. Those folks…aren’t presentation, City Council Memneeding to get to Belleview and ber Dan Sheldon, “What happens go west…they want to be in that if you go back to your executive development, that’s their destinacommittee and tell them that this tion….our data tells us that that council is less than lukewarm on movement into that development this concept?” Waterman made is massive; it broke everything clear that the goal is to achieve down. By moving that percentage agreement by consensus, not push of people up to Union and off of anything through the commitBelleview, it got those people to tee by a majority vote. Sheldon their destination more efficiently. thanked him, then It also opened went on, “I believe up Belleview to our citizens are operate quite a bit going to be very better” concerned…If we Brown said, try to tell them “You would that there’s a new think, from your proposed interperspective, of change happening increased access at Union…and it’s as being a good not going to really thing. I don’t think have a negative that’s the way the impact according people from this to the DRCOG community would numbers…or it’s see that.” She also going to have expressed concern less of a negative about the impact impact than if we construction of the do nothing…..I’m new interchange not going to be – CHV City Council would have on able to sell that to Member Dan Sheldon CHV residents. my citizens who Chesser said, live up and down “Our goal is to make an improveQuincy.” ment here, not to the detriment of From Council Member Mike any one community.”

Gallagher came, “This will have Sheldon pointed out that this an impact, if this goes through, plan was brought to the CHV to this community…This comcouncil very late in the process. munity will not respond well, He added, “While we all would I can assure you. We value…a like to see some improvements semi-rural environment….Having happen….I want to leave you with more access points closer to our one final thought: Don’t underesvillage is of great concern. And I timate our citizens’ resolve. We do have trouble with the numbers may not be a financial stakehold(referring to cut-through traffic er,….but our residents will not go projections), in all frankness… quietly if they don’t like someThis is an incredibly tough sell to thing they’re seeing or hearing.” this community. Supporting it is On the question of when any very difficult at this point.” plan that is approved might actuKaty Brown, CHV mayor ally be implemented, Waterman pro-tem, agreed with Sheldon said, “There is no construction and Gallagher. She went on to funding to date for this improvesay that the data that Waterman ment… (Colorado Department presented seemed to conflict with information in a CHV-only traffic of Transportation) Executive Director Lew is putting together study the city commissioned two years earlier that indicated that 65 a new ten-year build-out list for the entire state. They asked us to percent of traffic on Quincy Avebe considered for one of their lists nue at that time was cut-through related to transit improvements traffic. She felt that the conflict because of the light rail station resulted in “concern and distrust there. So we actually provided in the predictions” of the consulthat information and the project tants’ data. is being considered for $50 milJohn Chesser of Wilson and Company joined the discussion to lion…on that list. Construction is dependent on funding. We do not point out that, “When we looked have funding identified other than at 2040, the issues at this interif this list is successful.” change are different than they Fmiklin.villager@gmail.com are today… The transit-oriented Continued from Page 9

New season, new official Bank of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club

With Spring Training underway, Bank of Colorado is pleased to announce that, in the upcoming 2020 season, they will be the Official Bank of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club.

This comes with news of Bank of Colorado’s partnership extension through 2022. The two family-owned companies have had a partnership since 2016, and each year since, their business and sponsorship dealings have grown organically. Bank of Colorado Co-Chairman, Chris Dinsdale, and Rockies Owner, Dick Monfort, have strong ties back to their roots in the world of agriculture.

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Recently opening branches in Cherry Creek, Littleton and Boulder, Bank of Colorado is heavily investing in their physical presence in the highly competitive Denver Metro Market.

“When it comes to partnerships, you can’t have a better group of people than the Rockies and the Monfort Family,” said Jonathan Rogers, Denver Market President for Bank of Colorado.

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Beyond the involvement with the Colorado Rockies, Bank of

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When completed, it will house Bank of Colorado’s newest branch and ATM LIVE to add convenience to the surrounding businesses and downtown customers.

“We’re excited to take another next step in our long-standing tremendous relationship with the Dinsdale family and Bank of Colorado” said Dick Monfort, Chairman and CEO of the Rockies. “We’re thrilled to have Bank of Colorado as a partner of the Rockies for the long term and we look forward to having the bank as an integral partner at McGregor Square with their new location set to open in 2021.”

“Our bank is only as strong as the communities we serve,” Osthoff commented. “This partnership will allow us to communicate the benefits of a strong community bank to the larger Colorado community, and enable us to better help them reach their financial goals.

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