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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1980/11/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, November 6, 1980 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Development Services Administrator Robens, Planning Director Peterson, Redevelopment Coordinator legler, Administrative Analysts Buchan and Pritzlaff ALSO PRESENT Fred Borst, Bob May, Peter Kaye, Bud Wilson, Glen Fithi an ITEM NO. I - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to approve the minutes of October 2, 7 and 28, 1980 as mailed. (Member Gillow abstained from voting on October 2 minutes.) ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION - EIR/DESIGN CONCEPT PLAN FOR TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA MID-RISE In October, comments were solicited from Agency members regarding design concept of the Town Centre Focus Area Residential Component II. Staff indicated at that time that the project would be brought back for formal approval following completion of the environmental review process. A slide presentation, narrated by Administrative Analyst Buchan, was given for members' review. Chairman Hyde expressed concern about the bulk and mass of the condominium structures. MOTION TO LIMIT HEIGHT OF CONDOMINIUM STRUCTURE It was moved by Chairman Hyde and seconded by Member Gillow to prescribe that the plans are limited to not more than eight stories of a staggered roofline. Chairman Hyde commented that the mid-rise plan seems out-of-scale, and does not fit with the focus area's "cozy, small town" concept. Member Cox remarked that the motion may be premature, and perhaps the developer should be asked to prepare a model showing depth and dimensions of the project. MOTION WITHDRAWN Chairman Hyde withdrew his motion and the second agreed. 11/6/80 -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 6, 1980 MOTION REQUESTING DEVELOPER TO PROVIDE MODEL MSUC (Hyde/McCandliss) to ask the developer to provide a model that would demonstrate the physical appearance of the plan as presented; further, the Agency's concern over the height and mass of the project. MOTION TO HOLD OVER RESOLUTION MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to hold the resolution over pending Agency's review of the requested model. ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 269 - APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH PORT & FLOR, INC. Since October, 1979, a total of $26,526.25 has been paid to our relocation consultant for the relocation of seven businesses and 11 households. It is contemplated that approximately ten additional businesses and perhaps one additional resident will be relocated in the coming year, thereby necessitating the expenditure of additional funds for the consultant. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: THIRD AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS F TO G STREET PRESENTATION AND REQUEST FOR INPUT In September, Community Development staff met with Public Works and Planning to review the adequacy of existing plans for Third Avenue street improvements between F and G Streets. The Town Planner and City Landscape Architect have modified the streetscape which has been reviewed by the Town Centre Business & Professional Association, Project Area Commitee and Design Review Board. Administrative Analyst Buchan described the improvements and Boards' recommendations via a slide presentation prepared by the Town Planner. In response to Member Scott's question, Redevelopment Coordinator legler told the Agency that an ASLA report mentioned the Victorian phone booths have been in use in Minneapolis for four or five years with very little problems. Chairman Hyde suggested an evaluation on the following proposed improvements: 1) the more ornate phone booth is not appropriate and should not even be considered; 2) the question raised regarding benches -- continuity should be retained as much as possible. Discussion ensued regarding triple-header light standards (Agency members were not in agreement with the use of these), and the "Old English" style architectural con- cept for some of the street improvements. 11/6/80 -~- ~~-~----~--~~--"--"- -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 6,1980 Further discussion involved the "Galleria" sketch plan designed by the Town Planner and Landscape Architect. Members agreed with the Planning and Community Development Directors that this concept would be over-powering. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: INFORMATION - CENTER STREET BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS TOWN CENTRE I FOCUS AREA The landscaping of a portion of Center Street between Fourth Avenue and Garrett Street and painting of Alpha Beta's south wall is being undertaken to enhance the aesthetics of the Town Centre I residential project. These beautification efforts are also in compliance with the DDA between Mr. Zogob and the Agency. Public funding of the improvements may be required. A brief slide presentation, narrated by Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler was given. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE VACANCY Due to illness, one member of the Project Area Committee has been unable to serve on the committee for several months. Therefore, it is requested that the Redevelopment Agency ratify the appointment of a new member to fill this vacancy. MOTION TO ACCEPT PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to accept the Project Area Committee recOlTmendation. ITEM NO.7 - REPORT: UDAG/TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA Due to lack of money in HUD's UDAG program, Chula Vista's application has been held over until December. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: REQUEST FROM JIMMY'S RESTAURANT On October 29,1980, the City received a request from Mary Kaye, President of Jimmy's Family of Fine Restaurants. She requests that the Agency provide space for a new restaurant in the Town Centre Focus Area. BOB MAY Mr. May, representing the Kayes, gave a brief history of the restaurant chain operation. He urged the Agency to consider their request to allow Jimmy's to have a place in the re-structuring of the downtown area. Mr. May clarified that Jimmy's is seeking to purchase the northwest corner of Madrona and Third Avenue. Mr. Desrochers indicated that this area is the proposed site of the Monterey Bay Canners Restaurant. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to accept staff's recommendation, deleting the words "and that the request for a site at the southwest corner of Madrona and Third be denied." 11/6/80 "------~- -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 6,1980 ITEM NQ 9 - RESOLUTION NO. 270 - AMENDING RESOLUTION #214 REGARDING MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND ISSUE In order to facilitate the processing of $26,300,000 of mortgage revenue bonds between the mortgage lender and trustee, an amendment to the Agency's previous actions is desirable. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. ITEM NO. 10 - RESOLUTION NO. 271 - APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND WALKER SCOTT PROPERTIES Mr. Fred Borst, President of Walker Scott has requested another extension to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement entered into in February of this year. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. FRED BORST, PRESIDENT WALKER SCOTT PROPERTIES 908 Sherman Street San Diego Mr. Borst gave a brief status report indicating that if all goes well between the Agency and Carter Hawley Hale, Walker Scott will be anxious to begin construction of their facilities in Chula Vista. ANDY HENRY ANDY HENRY REALTORS 1231 Third Avenue Chula Vista Mr. Henry requested that the Agency either purchase his property on "I" Street, or shopping center owners should begin negotiation to purchase the property themselves. MOTION REQUESTING STATUS REPORT ON HENRY PROPERTY MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) for staff to work with Mr. Borst to see that a report is brought back regardi ng the Henry property. Mr. Borst assured members that Walker Scott will enter into immediate negotiations with Mr. Henry to attempt to determine how the property should or should not be a part of the shopping center. 11/6/80 ----"--""--"---- --~---~-- -5- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 6,1980 ITEM NO. 11 - REPORT: REIMBURSEMENT OF AGENCY FUNDS TO THE CITY In September, the Agency directed staff to explore the possibility of reimbursing the General Fund for loans and staff services associated with various redevelopment projects. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept staff's recommendation. ITEM NO. 12 - RESOLUTION NO. 272 - DETERMINING THAT PROPOSED PROJECT OF DAYS INN OF AMERICA, INC. IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD In order to determine that the project is near a residential neighborhood, bond con- sultants advise the Agency that such a formal declaration is required in order to conform with recent legislation. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. ITEM NO. 13 - REPORT: LCP STATUS At a recent League of California Cities meeting in Los Angeles, the League Board of Directors encouraged all California cities to join Chula Vista's position in their 1 awsuit by filing/participating in amicus curaie briefs. Member Scott requested a list of all cities supporting Chula Vista's position. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 14 - REPORT: WILSON RV PARK/J STREET MARINA Preliminary approval for the construction of an RV park and marina near the Bayfront project has been received from the Port District. BUD WILSON P.O. Box 1115 Chula Vista Mr. Wilson narrated a slide presentation .of his project prepared by Wheeler & Asso- ciates. A public hearing before the Coastal Commission will take place on November 7. The timeframe for the development is as follows: construction of RV phase -- February 1, 1981; construction of marina -- on or before August 1, 1981. 11/6/80 -6- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 6, 1980 In response to Member McCandliss' concern, Mr. Wilson noted that landscaping must be provided to protect privacy in the RV park and will be heavily utilized. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to accept the report. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM - RESOLUTION NO. 273 - APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR RELOCATION PURPOSES IN THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AREA A stipulated judgement for the relocation of South Bay Auto Wreckers has been agreed upon. However, funds were not budgeted because it was expected the firm would be relocated last year. RESOLUTION OFFERED Offered by Member Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by a unanimous vote. MEMBE RS' COMMENTS Member Gi 11 ow commented on future Thi rd Avenue remodel i ngs. Mr. Desrochers indi- cated that in order to obtain a good loan, many businesses are awaiting better financial market conditions. Executive Director Cole informed the Agency that Mr. Houtkamp opened his new bakery facilities today. ADJOURNMENT at 9:05 p.m. to the mid-month and regularly scheduled meeting of December 4,1980. ~ Paul G. Desrochers, Executive Secretary , 11/6/80 --------- ----- ~ -- -- ---------------