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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/09/03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 3, 1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Gillow, Cox, Scott, McCandliss Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelop- ment Coordi nator legl er, Pl anni ng Director Peterson, Agency Attorney Lindberg, Development Speciàlist Kassman, Administrative Analyst Buchan ALSO PRESENT James Brennan, George Ronis, Walter McDonald ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSU (Cox/Gillow) to approve the minutes of August 6 and August 21,1981 as mailed. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: BRENNAN PROPERTY On August 20, Agency members requested staff to study a proposed commercial zone between "H" and "I" Streets with an appropriate lot depth, and that the redevelopment boundari es be redefi ned. Redevelopment Coordinator legler commented on a memorandum prepared by the Agency Attorney explaining that the memorandum is intended to inform the Agency of the options it may choose. Special Counsel Reed indicated that Closed Session was not necessary to discuss this matter. Planning Director Peterson discussed the Agency's suggestion to cul-de-sac Shasta and Whitney Streets. Further discussion involved the possibility of amending the redevelopment project boundary. Special Counsel Reed, responding to concerns of possible acquisition, offered that there is no reason to be talking about realignment of boundary zones unless amendment of project boundaries is assured. GEORGE JOHN RONIS 492 Third Avenue Chula Vista, CA 92010 Mr. Ronis, representing James Brennan, urged the Agency to follow the guidelines and standards of approving proposed redevelopment projects. WALTER McDONALD 294 Whitney Street Chula Vista, CA 92010 Mr. McDonald expressed his concern with the Agency's suggestion to amend redevelopment project area boundaries which could affect his property. 9/3/81 Adjourned Regular Meeting - -2- Redevelopment Agency September 3, 1981 JAMES BRENNAN 294 Shasta Street Chula Vista, CA 92010 Mr. Brennan informed the Agency that he had personally contacted property owners adjacent ot his project and they stated they will not sell. Cha i rman Hyde commented that the problems with the Agency, havi ng been pinpoi nted, allow development on too small parcels which would be a serious, long-range mistake. MOTION NOT TO APPROVE BRENNAN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT It was moved by Chairman Hyde to accept staff's recommendation not to enter into an owner participation agreement with Mr. Brennan at this time. MOTION DIES The motion died for lack of a second. Member Scott pointed out that the proponent has complied with all Agency requirements relative to project development. MOTION TO APPROVE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (RESOLUTION NO. 329) MSC (Cox/Scott) to approve the owner participation agreement with James Brennan. (The motion carried, 4-1, with Chairman Hyde dissenting.) Chairman Hyde reminded staff that a zoning study of this area was requested by the City Council during budget sessions and that unfortunately that study was not com- pleted by this meeting date. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: EXPANSION OF TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BOUNDARY TO INCLUDE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 290 DEL MAR AVENUE The owner of the property located at 290 Del Mar Avenue, Dr. Joseph Casey, requests that the Town Centre I redevelopment area boundary be changed to include this pro- perty so that he may be eligible for a low-interest commercial rehabilitation loan. Redevelopment Coordinator legler noted that the proponent had applied for and re- ceived two CHIPloans for rehabilitation of 288 Del Mar Avenue, adjacent to 290 Del Mar and the driveway that serves both residences. DR. JOSEPH CASEY 264 "F" Street Chula Vista, CA 92010 Dr. Casey explained that his request is for the Agency to look into the archaic manner in which homes were built in the early 1900's. The redevelopment project boundary line is inconsistent because it runs through a garage. He requested that the boundaries be reevaluated and the inconsistencies be clarified. 9/3/81 -------. --.-.----- -..-.--.-.--- Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -3- September 3,1981 Staff pointed out that Dr. Casey's request was to allow him to qualify for a commer- cial rehabilitation loan offered to businesspersons primarily on Third Avenue. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report and deny expansion of the project area boundar:ies. ITEM NO.4 - RESOLUTION - ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KENNETH L. FOSTER The Design Review Board has evaluated and recommends approval of the plans submitted by Home Savings & Loan at 224 Third Avenue. Discussion ensued on the possibility of consolidating the properties located at 222 and 224 Third Avenue. Special Counsel Reed advised that if the Agency required consolidation of the two parcels, the item should be held over pending discussion of this requirement with the property owner. MOTION TO CONTINUE 1TEM MSUC (Cox/Gillow) to continue this item until Tuesday, September 8, following the regular City Council meeting, and that staff contact Mr. Foster with this regard. ITEM NO.5 - RESOLUTION NO. 325 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH LUIS GOMEZ Plans for the remodeling and expansion of an existing commercial building at 232- 232~ Third Avenue have been approved by the Design Review Board. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler narrated a brief slide presentation of this project. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: BAY BOULEVARD DEVELOPMENT Days Inn - Construction drawings for this project are out to bid. Crystal T's - City staff is working with the developer for the construction of this development on the remaining site located at Bay Boulevard and "F" Street. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report. Mr. Zegler narrated a slide presentation of the proposed Crystal T's project which is anticipated to open in April 1982. 9/3/81 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Redevelopment Agency -4- September 3,1981 ITEM NO.7 - a) RESOLUTION NO. 326 - APPROPRIATING $4,000 TO FINANCE AN APPRAISAL OF THE WHITEMAN PROPERTY b) RESOLUTION NO. 327 - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN H.L. LIPMAN, MAI, AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO APPRAISE THE WHITEMAN PROPERTY On August 20, the Redevelopment Agency directed staff to come back with an appropri- ate request to hire a professional appraiser to review property owned by Mrs. Whiteman in order to establish a set of values for possible purchase by the Agency. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.8 - REPORT: DAYS INN SIGN - APPEAL A sign proposal was submitted by Days Inn to the Design Review Board on August 20. The sign proposal was approved upon the condition that the applicant resubmit an alternate color scheme. Staff recommends the Design Review Board's condition of approval be rescinded. The Redevelopment Coordinator informed the Agency that the proponent requests this appeal be withdrawn. (The Design Review Board removed conditions previously placed on signage.) MOTION TO FILE ITEM MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to file this item. ITEM NO.9 - MTDB "H" STREET TROLLEY STATION AIR R1GHTS Community Development staff, along with other departments, was authorized to under- take'a study of the Broadway area and "H" Street extension to the trolley station. Development of air rights over the trolley station is also proposed as part of the study. MOTION TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept staff recommendation. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Chairman Hyde commented on the selection of the Chinese Flame Tree for Third Avenue "F" to "G" Streets, and the Hong Kong Orchid, to be placed in the nodes along "I" to "K" Streets. ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 p.m. to a special meeting on following the regular City Council meeting, and the mid-month meeting 17, 1981. Executive Secretary 9/3/81