1. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 1 Scrape-offs, Down- Zoning & The Zoning Code Update 2008 Annual Meeting Wednesday, April 16 2008

2. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 2 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update Why does West Washington Park have so many scrape-offs? We live in a desirable location (close to Washington Park, Downtown and the Tech Center, Light Rail). Buyers are demanding larger homes with more amenities. Housing prices are high enough that developers can profitably build in this area. Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 2WWPNA Annual Meeting

3. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 3 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update 1.Washington Park has trails, playgrounds, lakes, and more 2.Short commute to Downtown and the Tech Center 3.Most homes are Brick 4.72% of homes are 1500 sqft or less 5.Average house has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, half basement 6.Construction cost is $125-200+/sqft 1.Amenities - Park, Walking/Jogging trails, Open Space, Lake, Playground 2.Short Commute 3.Most Favored Style of House is Brick 4.85% want a home 1500 sqft or larger 5.Over 80% want 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, at least a one-care garage 6.Buyer currently pay $200-400/sqft Amenities in West Washington Park *What Home Buyers Want ** ** From National Association of Realtors Home buyers want to live in this area, but want larger homes with more amenities. Builders can profitably meet the buyers demands. You and your neighbor have the right to tear down your house and build new. √ √ √ √ √ √ * From Denver County Assessors Records Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 3WWPNA Annual Meeting

4. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 4 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update R0 and R1 zone districts are restricted to detached single family homes. However, most of West Washington Park is zone R2 and R3. R2 allows duplexes, triplexes and row houses (if you have enough square footage on the lot). R3 Allows for fourplexes and apartment buildings. Why is new construction so often duplexes or triplexes? Because the zoning in West Washington Park allows for greater density than the predominant existing housing stock. The price per square foot makes this type of construction profitable. Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 4WWPNA Annual Meeting

5. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 5 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update According to the National Association of Realtors, buyers prefer the following housing style: 42% prefer brick 21% prefer vinyl siding 12% prefer Stone 12% prefer Stucco Why does new construction looks so out of character from the existing houses? Because developers are building to buyer demand but brick construction is the most expensive. They tend to reuse existing designs, which typically mirror modern suburban styles. Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 5WWPNA Annual Meeting

6. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 6 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update What is the consequence to residents and property owners? The Character of West Washington Park could change dramatically. If developers build to the existing zoning, West Washington Park could end up looking similar to Cherry Creek North. Further, as the Gates Factory sites and the Denver Design District redevelop, we will have significantly more density around us, generating more traffic and demand for local resources like Washington Park. You may already have construction next door, or it could come soon. Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 6WWPNA Annual Meeting

7. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 7 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update WWPNA consistently hears that residents and property owners want to maintain our current lifestyle. How do we maintain our character? 1.Address the density – to preserve single family homes, we need to right zone to the predominant existing housing stock. 2.Address the style of construction – the Zoning Code Update will provide tools for scaling the size and placement of new construction. 3.Consider Conservation Districts – for older existing neighborhoods these districts provide design guidelines for builders so new construction better matches surrounding character. Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 7WWPNA Annual Meeting

8. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 8 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update What can we do to make that happen? Property Owners must take action! Property rights are vested with the property owner. Only property owners can change their zoning. Whether right zoning, or adopting one of the zone districts available through the zoning code update, it can only be done by the property owners. The Neighborhood Association cannot change your zoning. It must be done by the property owners. The alternative is to allow the City to decide your zoning as it implements the new zoning code. Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 8WWPNA Annual Meeting

9. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 9 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update What can I do if there is a scrape-off next to me? WWPNA has prepared a handout for you with phone numbers and contacts so you can protect your home from damage as a result of excavation and construction within feet of your house. Find out what you need to know. Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 9WWPNA Annual Meeting

10. Wednesday, April 16 2008Wednesday, April 16, 2008 WWPNA Annual MeetingWWPNA Annual Meeting Page: 10 Scrape-offs, Down-Zoning & The Zoning Code Update For questions or to participate in right zoning West Washington Park, contact: Jim Jones at: 303-744-9117 or jimjones@4dv.net Wednesday, April 16 2008Page 10WWPNA Annual Meeting