Colorado Real Estate Journal - February 18, 2015
Commerce City is seeking a qualified design professional to serve on its Derby Review Board to support the revitalization of the city’s Derby downtown district. The heart of Commerce City’s historic city dating back to the 1880s, Derby is considered a key future commercial and activity center. The ongoing revitalization of the Derby downtown district calls for diversifying the business community through encouragement of new shops, restaurants and other services while supporting existing business growth. There are 130 individual properties that make up the Derby area, which has a triangular-shaped layout bordered by 72nd Avenue, Highway 2 and Magnolia Avenue. The unpaid, open position requires candidates with a design background and experience in architecture, urban planning or landscape design. Ideally, candidates will have an understanding of or interest in revitalizing the Commerce City community. Members collectively review and take action on development applications within the Derby area with the goal of maintaining compliance with the Derby subarea and design standards. The Derby Review Board meets a maximum of once a month, the third Tuesday evening of the month, and is comprised of five regular members appointed by City Council. For more information about the Derby, the subarea plan and position, visit www.c3gov.com/derby. The deadline to apply is Feb. 27 and the new member is anticipated to begin in April.