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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1980/07/17 MINUTES OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WORKSHOP OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday - 4:00 p.m. July 17, 1980 A Redevelopment Agency workshop was held on the above date, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 and 3-of the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California with the following: MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Sanseverino ALSO PRESENT Fred Borst, Neil Larsen INTR ODUCTORY COMMENTS Chairman Hyde explained the purpose of the workshop. Executive Director Cole commented on today's agenda and stated that the items to be presented are merely for discussion purposes and they will be addressed at the August 7 Agency meeting. Community Development Coordinator Sanseverino informed the Agency that the Exclusive I Negotiation Agreement between Walker Scott and the Redevelopment Agency will termi- nate on August 25. Staff wi 11 come back to the Agency on August 7 whereupon the de- veloper will request direction regarding extension of their agreement, 5th Avenue closure, and Walker Scott's partnership role as the actual developer. Mr. Sanseverino acknowledged the presence of Mr. Fred Borst and his architect, Mr. Neil Larsen. MR. FRED BORST WALKER scon PROPERTIES CORP. 908 Sherman Street San Diego, CA Mr. Borst stated that today's discussion should be kept informal. He explained that Mr. Larsen of Deems/Lewis & Partners will discuss the planning process Walker Scott has been involved in since entering into the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement in February. Mr. Borst briefly discussed the realignment of the parking lot (on the north, east, and south end of the building) and cost estimates involved as related by SDG&E. Member Cox asked if California Redevelopment Law mandates SDG&E to pay for a portion of relocating the high pressure gas lines. Mr. Borst answered that Walker Scott will try to address themselves to a totally private approach but this possibility will be explored. 7/17/80 - ~----~------ -2- Redevelopment Agency Workshop July 17, 1980 Mr. BoY'st expressed his gratitude towards Sears for their cooperation and explained that they have promoted Walker Scott as the private developer. Sears has also ac- companied Walker Scott to a meeting with SDG&E relative to relocation of the gas lines. Sears is in the process of preparing an estimate for the relocation of their TBA facility, and Walker Scott may be able to absorb relocation costs as a private developer. Brief discussion ensued relative to relocation of the Boys' Club, concerns with Mr. Andy Henry's property and the anticipated 4.7 parking space ratio. Walker Scott will try to work with Carter Hawley Hale in an attempt to solve all of the private ownership problems on the west end of the shopping center. Currently, Walker Scott is conferring with the Los Angeles office of Coldwell Banker (Bob Hatch). In response to Member McCandliss' question, Mr. Borst indicated that friendly con- demnation may be pursued relative to privately owned parcels. He anticipated that Walker Scott and Carter Hawley Hale may simultaneously enter into an agreement by the first of the year. Discussion followed regarding the closing of 5th Avenue. Mr. Borst remarked if this idea is unfeasible, Walker Scott will proceed with alternate plans. Community Development Director Desrochers arrived at this time (4:30 p.m.). MR. NEIL LARSEN DEEMS/LEWIS & PARTNERS 320 Laurel Street San Diego, CA Mr. Neil Larsen, architect for Walker Scott, displayed various renderings of the Chula Vista Shopping Center. He briefly discussed the proposed parking plan -- Walker Scott would be a two-floor/80,000 sq. ft. store with the balance of the center (70,000 sq. ft.) consisting of retail shops. Member Scott commented on input obtained from merchants in the western part of the center. Mr. Borst stated that these merchants have requested the same type of treatment afforded to merchants at the east end of the center. Total development could be accomplished if Mr. Nohl's property is acquired. Although the fee ownership is in Mr. Nohl's name, Carter Hawley Hale holds an interest that must be addressed. Mr. Borst assured the Agency that Walker Scott has the financial capabilities of developing the entire project. Discussion ensued involving the opening of National City's Bonita Shopping Center. UDAG Member Scott questioned the status of the City's UDAG submittal. 7/17/80 -3- Redevelopment Agency Workshop July 17, 1980 Mr. Desrochers reported that the developer has not received a financial commitment although it appears that four or five institutions are interested. He indicated that the UDAG must be delivered to Washington, DC by the end of next week. Member Scott urged that the director schedule appointments with those interested financial groups immediately to discuss UDAG. ADJOU RNMENT Chairman Hyde adjourned the workshop at 5:15 p.m. 7/17/80 .' __L~ r---'----- --------~-- --- - ~ --~---~--~-----~