Last month the Neighborhood Gazette (a local paper in Wheat Ridge) ran a lengthy article concerning the Wadsworth Corridor Subarea Plan that was approved by city council on August 27. While I appreciate the fact that the editor tried to squelch the many rumors and falsehoods about the plan, the Gazette reported more inaccurate information. One caption on the front page with pictures stated that " As many as 35-40 buildings will have to be razed."
This statement is NOT true and no buildings have been targeted for demolition.

Once again, I want to give citizens some bullet point "short shots" about the subarea plan. Here we go:

• Does the approval of the Wadsworth Subarea Plan rezone any property? NO
• Does the approval of the Wadsworth Subarea Plan condemn any property? NO
• Does the approval of the Wadsworth Subarea Plan blight any property? NO
• Does the approval of the Wadsworth Subarea Plan need to be declared by property owners if they are selling their property? NO
• Does the approval of the Wadsworth Subarea Plan automatically increase the density of any property or adjacent neighborhood? NO
• Who owns and maintains Wadsworth Blvd? The Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT)
• How many design plans for Wadsworth Blvd. were discussed in the plan for CDOT review? THREE (3)
• Generally speaking, what is the current approximate width of Wadsworth Blvd. from curb to curb? 90 feet
• What is the maximum recommended width in the plan? 150 feet OR less
• What is the next step? The plan will be forwarded to CDOT and DRCOG for review. If the funding for the CDOT environmental study is approved by DRCOG, the environmental study will take 12-18 months. CDOT will host meetings with property owners to discuss ALL options as they work toward a "preferred" option for Wadsworth Blvd.
• What are the boundaries for the environmental study by CDOT? 36th Ave.-46 th Ave. on Wadsworth Blvd.
• Will the bottleneck at 48th and Wadsworth be addresses in this study? NO. There is not enough money in the city's budget or the DRCOG budget to address this area. This area may be a Phase II due to the costs involved for the study and the construction.

The Wadsworth Subarea Plan is an amendment to the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan that all properties are under. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a guide. It should be reviewed on a regular basis. During the CDOT meetings, I want a thoughtful and honest debate about the Wadsworth Blvd. options, not lies and scare tactics. I will expose any scare tactics or misinformation as needed.

To read more about the plan, please visit the city's website at www.ci.wheatridge.co.us or feel free to call me at 303-235-2800.