The function of the Lower Downtown Design Review Board is to hear proposals and review requests for design and demolition plans for the Lower Downtown Business District.
Meeting Time and Location:
Generally, 1st Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m.
The Northern Trust Bank Community Room
Enter at 1400 16th Street Mall
# of Members: 7 Members
Year Terms: 3
Compensation: None
Confirmation: None
| Member |
Representing |
Term expires |
| Ronald Straka |
Property owner in district |
May 1, 2014 |
| Gerhard (Gary) Petri |
Owner or operator of a business in the district |
May 1, 2014 |
| Michael West |
Resident of the district |
May 1, 2014 |
| Arthur (Tee) Cowperthwaite |
Preservation architect
|
May 1, 2014 |
| Larry Nelson (Chair) |
Real estate developer |
May 1, 2012 |
| Joseph Poli |
Practicing architect |
May 1, 2012 |
|
Kelly Davis
|
Historic preservationist
|
May 1, 2012 |
Qualifications: Members are appointed by the Mayor from nominations submitted by one or more of the following entities: City Council representative, the Denver chapter of the American Institute for Architects, Historic Denver, History Colorado, The Mountain and Plains office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and registered neighborhood organizations that represent the entirety of the district. In addition, the following backgrounds must be represented: property owner in the district, historic preservationist, resident of the district, owner or operator of a business in the district, real estate developer, practicing architect, and a preservation architect. Two of the four members shall not live in, own or operate a business in, practice professionally in or otherwise represent interests in the district.
Enabling Authority: Ordinance No. 311, Series 2002