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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1981/08/20 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, August 20,1981 - 4:00 p.m. Council Conference Room - City Hall ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Gillow, Cox, Scott, McCandliss Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Agency Attorney Lindberg, Community Development Director Desrochers, Redevelop- ment Coordinator legler, Planning Director Peterson ALSO PRESENT Willene Whiteman, Ted Gurneé, Brian Riley, Richard logob BAYFRONT Community Development Director Desrochers announced that the Crystal T"s firm has presented staff with a model and several sketches for a facility at Bay Boulevard and "F" Street located near the El Torito Restaurant site. Design approval and financing will be arranged through C. W. Clark. The Design Review Committee will review the proposal in several weeks. Mr. Desrochers explained that the proposed Chula Vista Crystal T's will be a prototype for future operations featuring a dining and dance area. The director also reported that he had received a call concerning the City Council's action on August 18 regarding ABI72 from the Community Redevelopment Agencies Association. The association was most appreciative of the City Council's support. The measure passed by a narrow margin. ITEM NO.1 - REPORT: SHANGRI-LA UPDATE At this time, IèdevelopmentCoordinator legler introduced Mrs. Willene Whiteman, owner of the Shangri-La, and Mr. Ted Gurnee~ WILLENE WHITEMAN 766 Ocean Surf Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075 Mrs. Whiteman read from a prepared statement in regard to her property. In response to Chairman Hyde's question, Mrs. Whiteman stated that she is asking for a continuation of discussion on this item until October in order for her to prepare a complete presentation to the Agency. Mr. Brian Riley, representing Mrs. Whiteman as her legal counsel, commented that the use of the Shangri-La property as additional park land to conform to the City's Local Coastal Plan was probably not warranted. Mr. Riley continued that the San Diego Coast Regional Commission had indicated to Mrs. Whiteman that she may go ahead with her plans for a shipbuilding use. He also maintained that the reason the Agency has not condemned her land by now is because the Agency simply cannot afford it. Mr. Riley concluded that since the Agency has the power of eminent domain, they should either use it or allow the owner to pursue her interests. 8/20/81 Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- August 20, 1981 I TED GURNEE PACIFIC COAST WELDING MACHINE, INC. (San Diego Shipbuilding & Repair) Mr. Gurneé, representing San Diego Shipbuilding and Repair, described the activity proposed for the property in question. He indicated that he could have any schematics that the Agency would like to review upon request. In light of Mrs. Whiteman's concern, Community Development Director Desrochers noted that this item had been considered two weeks ago at the regular Redevelopment Agency meeting. At that time, the Agency requested that more stringent conditions be placed in any owner participation agreement with the proponent. Member Scott pointed out that this particular area had always been considered as open space. He suggested that perhaps it was time to start thinking of purchasing the property in question. He concurred with Mrs. Whiteman that maybe the item should be continued until October. MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM UNTIL OCTOBER MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to continue item until October and that staff explore with Willene Whiteman, or her representatives, any proposals that they may have for selling the property to the Agency. Chairman Hyde explained to Mrs. Whiteman that staff's recommendation is not to enter into an owner participation agreement with her, and the Agency indicates that in no way would the City interfere with her prerogative to utilize the property in a manner in which it is currently being utilized. Mr. Gurneé emphasized that his plans have been arranged for the past 1~ years, and that he has no intentions of throwing them out the window. Member Cox commented that it would probably be appropriate to obtain rough appraisal estimates before the October meeting date. MOTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH APPRAISAL MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to authorize staff to proceed to obtain rough appraisal estimates before the October meeting date. Agency members also requested staff to prepare the necessary resolution for the September 3rd meeting for appropriation of funds for appraisal services. Member McCandliss requested that the Whiteman property be included on the City Council's tour of August 29. ITEM NO.2 - RESOLUTION NO. 322 - AMENDING RESOLUTION #304 EXTENDING THE DATE ON A SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOCUS AREA COMMERCIAL On May 14, the Redevelopment Agency directed the developer to proceed with plans in the Focus Area for the development of two restaurants and the United Artists 8/20/81 Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- August 20, 1981 multi-plex theatre. On June 4,1981, Resolution #304 provided for a revised Schedule of Performance allowing the developer to obtain commitments for the aforementioned uses by August 15,1981. A 3D-day extension is requested by the developer at this time in order to obtain a commitment for the retail in-lieu of a second restaurant. RIGHARD G. ZOGOB CENTRE CITY ASSOCIATES, LTD. 315 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 92010 Mr. Zogob stated that the agreements with the restaurants and the theatre, relative to a joint venture partnership, would be before the Agency on September 17. Community Development Director Desrochers said that the architect for the United Artists Theatre complex indicated he will be present at that meeting to explain the depression of their building in order to depict its lower profile. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Cox, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: RESIDENTIAL UNIT II DEVELOPMENT FOCUS AREA The developer of the Focus Area is considering changing the construction schedule for the Focus Area Resi denti a I Uni t 11. The director indicated that the developer has stated he does not feel it is appro- priate to build out the residential at this time. In response to Chairman Hyde's concern, the developer commented that thought has been given to abandoning the residential portion for commercial. In response to Member Scott's comments to make inquiries of other developers to build out the second phase residential, Mr. Zogob indicated that anyone else would still have to perform by October 1982 in order to retain the favorable 9.7% i nterest rate. MOTION TO CONTACT OTHER DEVELOPERS MS (Scott/McCandliss) to direct staff to contact other developers to look into the possibility of their interest and ability to carry out phase II residential, with favorable financing that exists, between now and October 1982. Mr. Desrochers expressed concern with regard to the motion. He noted that he would have to obtain legal advice as to how to pursue the issue. Agency Attorney Lindberg remarked that he could not answer any questions at this time until staff's plans to contact other developers were laid out. Member Cox commented that initially the commercial phase was given emphasis. Now it seems the Agency is placing more emphasis on the residential. He felt that the developer has acted in good faith. 8/20/81 Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- August 20, 1981 MOTION FAILS The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Scott, McCandliss NOES: Members Hyde, Gillow, Cox ABSENT: None The director requested Agency members' input to his thought to give smaller property owners in the downtown redevelopment area a chance to benefit from the favorable interest rate. The small property owners would pay back Mr. Zogob for a portion of the land. Mr. Desrochers explained that he would explore this possibility with our bond underwriter upon Agency concurrence. Agency members agreed that this would be a good idea. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSC (Hyde/Gillow) to accept the report. The motion passed 4-1, with Member Scott voting IIno.1I ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION NO. 323-APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION OF REMAINING BUSINESSES IN THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA Funds for the purchase and relocation of certain businesses in the Focus Area are contained in the 1981-82 budget. Certain transactions scheduled for last fiscal year did not occur due to the lengthy court calendar. Settlements have now been reached, thereby necessitating an appropriation of the funds for last fiscal year. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: EVALUATION OF ZONING AND LAND USE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THIRD AVENUE BETWEEN "H" AND "1" STREETS At the August 6 Redevelopment Agency meeting, discussion on a proposed project for 294 Shasta was continued pending City Council action on a previously requested zoning report. Ch~irman Hyde left the meeting at this time. Vice Chairman McCandliss assumed the Chair. Planning Director Peterson discussed the zoning report prepared for Agency review. He commented that the ideal Planning solution, in view of the problems of this project, would be to allow the individual lot-by-Iot development. Member Member Scott commented that the least that could be done would be to have all businesses facing Third Avenue. Chairman Hyde returned at this time. Discussion ensued relative to expanding the depth of commerical zones, with comment that if this is done, the boundaries of the redevelopment area should be expanded al so. 8/20/81 ~ ~.~._~._-- .. --~-----~-------- Redevelopment Agency Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- August 20, 1981 MOTION PROPOSING REZONING OF PROPERTY BETWEEN H & I STREETS MSUC (Hyde/Scott) to direct staff to come back to the Agency with a proposal for rezoning of all property between "H" and "1" Streets, on the east side of Third Avenue, to what is considered the appropriate depth for commercial development oriented toward Third Avenue. MOTION TD REDEFINE BOUNDARIES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) that staff initiate action to redefine the boundaries of the redevelopment area to coordinate with the depth of this property (on the east side of Third Avenue from "H" to "1" Streets). MOTION TO CLOSE WHITNEY STREET MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) that staff look into the desirability, practicality and wisdom of considering planning for the closing of Whitney Street (as a cul-de-sac) at some future date, at the eastern portion of the commercial boundary, or wherever that boundary may occur. ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 324 - AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF DAMAGED LANDSCAPING ON CENTER STREET WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I PROJECT AREA A portion of the landscaped improvements on the northerly side of Center Street, opposite the entrance to the Parkwoods Condominiums, were recently destroyed by an auto accident. The Agency is requested to authorize the appropriation of $1,000 to replace the damaged plant material. Chairman Hyde questioned the $1,000 estimate for damages. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Chairman Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. MOTION TO PURSUE RECOVERY THROUGH SMALL CLAIMS COURT MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) that staff pursue the recovery of the damaged plant material and any court costs through Small Claims Court. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Scott indicated that he was extremely disappointed in today's discussion relative to the Focus Area development. ADJOURNMENT at 5:32 p.m. to the 8/20/81 --