GPHC Updates
Greater Park Hill Community meetings are currently being held via Zoom. The next meeting is Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. To join, check out greaterparkhill.org/join-us/community-meetings/
By Lana Cordes
Executive Director, GPHC, Inc.
Meeting Agenda
• 6:30 p.m. Welcome and Introduction of New Board Members – Tracey MacDermott
• 6:40 p.m. Police Update – Heidi Lewis, Community Resource Officer, DPD
• 6:45 p.m. Community Update – Lana Cordes, Executive Director
• 6:50 p.m. Open floor – community comments and announcements
• 7 p.m. Approval of Meeting Minutes – August, September
• 7:05 p.m. Board Officer Election (only board members may vote)
• 7:15 p.m. Open floor – board issues
Announcements
Welcome new board members
Welcome to new board members Brenda Morrison representing District 2, Phebe Lassiter representing District 6, and Tracey MacDermott and Leslie Twarogowski, both winning At-large seats.
Congratulations also to Kevin Wiegand retaining his seat in District 4, Nam Henderson retaining his seat in District 8, Colette Carey retaining her seat in District 10, and Louis Plachowski retaining his At-large seat.
See the district map and the “Who We Are, What We Do” feature for a complete list of board members by clicking here.
No meeting in December
A friendly reminder that GPHC. Inc. will not have a community meeting in December. Enjoy the holiday season and we will see you back again Jan. 6.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Garden Walk Calendars
If you are looking for the perfect gift for all the Colorado Front Range gardeners in your life, look no further. The popular Park Hill Garden Walk Calendar is back for 2022. Calendars include stunning images of Park Hill gardens and will also keep your gardening plans right on track with timely tips and reminders.
Beginning Nov. 1, you can purchase directly from neighborhood retailers or order online for pick-up at GPHC world headquarters at 2823 Fairfax St. Check out parkhillgardenwalk.org/calendar/ for more.
Notices from the City and County of Denver
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Denver Regulation Update
This project aims to implement Blueprint Denver recommendations via an update to the Denver Zoning Code. This project will not change where in the city ADUs are allowed, but will look at how they are designed, how they fit in with different types of neighborhoods and block patterns, and how updates to the zoning code may reduce barriers to creating ADUs.
Expected Timeline: About one year from Fall 2021 – Winter 2022
Check out this link for more info: tinyurl.com/DenverADU
Draft Proposal for Expanding Housing Affordability
The City and County of Denver released a draft policy proposal aimed at creating more affordable homes in Denver. You can review the entire proposal and share your comments/questions.
Check out this link for more info: tinyurl.com/DenverAffordable
Notice of Rezoning Application
Address: 3435 Albion St.
Applicant: 3435 Albion, LLC
Case No.: #2021I-00111
Proposed Action PUD 539 to E-MX-2X
Note: In September the board of Greater Park Hill Community adopted a resolution in support of this rezoning application, which would allow preservation of the Robinson House, which is a historically relevant structure and thought to be the oldest surviving structure in Park Hill. The owner will seek Landmark Designation protection for the Robinson House.
Board of Adjustment Initial Notice
Address: 2567 Albion St.
Applicant: Jesse Gross
Case No.: 97-2021
Hearing: 11/16/2021 at 9:00 AM
Subject: ADU with setback violation
Thanksgiving Giveaway
We are hard at work planning and prepping for the 2021 Thanksgiving Giveaway. We are still utilizing fewer volunteers this year, but we still need your help. Please see page 8 for details on what, where and how to give or receive a Thanksgiving dinner box.
GPHC Food Programs
Our food programs include the Emergency Food Pantry, Weekend Food Program, Free Farm Stand, Thanksgiving Giveaway, and Garden in a Box Giveaway. All of these programs are supported almost entirely from donations from the community.
GPHC’s emergency food pantry Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2823 Fairfax St. The food pantry provides a three-day supply of food to neighbors in need. Clients can visit up to nine times per year (not including its Thanksgiving distribution).
If you would like to receive food assistance, visit the office during normal business hours. Bring a photo ID and a piece of current mail with your Park Hill address on it for all adults in your household, as well as documentation for children under 18.
Donations for fresh, frozen, or non-perishable food can be dropped off at the office (address above) during business hours. Non-perishable items can also be dropped off at the Park Hill Library (4705 Montview Blvd.) and Cake Crumbs (2216 Kearney St.) during their business hours. For more info, check out this link: greaterparkhill.org/food-programs/
Our current food pantry needs include:
• Canned fruit
• Canned meals like ravioli in sauce, chili, Spaghetti-o’s
• Meal replacement drinks like Ensure/Boost
• Toilet paper and paper towels
• Toiletries – bar soap, body wash, mouthwash, wipes
• Household products – laundry detergent and dish soap