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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1981/11/04 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REOEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Wednesday, November 4,1981 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers - Pu bl i c Servi ces Bl dg. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde; Members Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Community Development Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordi- nator legler, Development Services Administrator Robens, Development Specialist Kassman ALSO PRESENT Ted Gurnee, Willene Whiteman, Richard Bundy, Anush Badii ITEM NO.1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve the minutes of September 29, October 15 and October 20, 1981 as mail ed. ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: SHANGRI-LA PROPERTY STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS On September 29, the Redevelopment Agency directed staff to make an offer to purchase the Shangri-La property based on an appraisal that was submitted that evening. Also, the Agency directed that a five-year owner participation agreement be explored with the property owner. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to accept the report. The director read aloud a letter received from Mrs. Whiteman relative to the director's offer to purchase the property. Since the letter was not received until after the agenda packets had been sent out, the letter was not included in the packets. ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION - ADOPTING IS-82-8 AND APPROVING BAYFRONT LANDSCAPE PLANS Plans are being presented tonight for Agency consideration of landscaping for the west side of Bay Boulevard between "E" and "F" Streets, the triangle park at the northwest corner of Bay Boulevard and "F" Street, and the "E" Street median west of 1-5. Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler narrated a slide presentation of the triangle park entitled "Mini-Park Entry to Bayfront." Chairman Hyde expressed concern with the tree selection, Canary Island Pine. He commented that at maturity, this type of tree would block the view to the bay. In response to Member Cox's question relative to the selection of this tree, Mr. Zegler answered that the Canary Island Pine is usually a very open-branched speclmen. 11/4/81 ~-~---~~- ---------------- Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- November 4,1981 Member Scott asked if this tree was selected in order to screen out the utility lines. In answer to this, the Coordinator stated that this was a consideration. Discussion ensued on continuingthis item to another meeting. Also, members dis- cussed the architect's rendering showing the distance between each tree. Mr. Zegler commented that the drawing is a bit deceptive, that there is a 40' distance between each tree trunk. MOTION TO DEFER DEC IS ION ON TREE SELECTION MS (Hyde/Gillow) that the decision on tree selection be deferred until the next Agency meeting in order to give Agency members time to look at a typical Canary Island Pine so they have a better idea of what they would be approving. Mr. Desrochers remarked that it was hoped that the landscaping would be completed in time for the opening of the El Torito Restaurant in January. MODIFICATION OF MOTION MS (Hyde/Gillow) to recommend approval of the plan as submitted, with the exception of the selection of the Canary Island Pines along the street, which would be de- ferred until the next Agency meeting. SUBSTITUTE t~OTION MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the plan as submitted but the Agency reserves the right at the next Agency meeting to change the Canary Island Pine selection. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: STATUS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE JOENEAL STREET PROPERTY Several proposals for the development of 7+ acres of land along "E" Street and 1-5 in the Bayfront project have been submitted to Mr. Street. As noted previously, the Ramada Inn hotel chain is not the only entity being considered for development at this time. No real progress has been made to date. However, there is serious discussion by investors who would either joint venture with Mr. Street or develop apart from him. Mr. Desrochers indicated that recently he conferred with a national motel firm interested in participating in a joint venture partnership with the Streets. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to accept the report. ITEM NO. 5- RESOLUTION NO. 335 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH ANUSH AND YOUSEF BADII FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX AT 521-525 THIRD AVENUE Concept plans for the construction of a three-story office/residential condominium complex at 521-525 Third Avenue have been submitted. The Town Centre Design Review Board has evaluated this project and recommends approval. 11/4/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- November 4, 1981 Member McCandliss commented on the Boards/Commissions Recommendation in the agenda statement, namely, " . . . as the design of the project evolves, the developer and project architect will actively seek the advice of the Board." Mr. Zegler explained that the Board desired to be kept apprised of the development because of the unique design. They felt that in some cases, completed projects don't look like their plans. RICHARO BUNDY BRADSHAW & BUNDY 855 Seventh Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 t1r. Bundy, the project architect, narrated a slide presentation of the Badii project. Discussion ensued relative to the unifying design (aqueduct) proposed for this project. The architect described the aqueduct as decorative and structural. ANUSH BADII AMALGAMATED CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 225 Broadway, Suite 900 San Diego, CA 92101 Mr. Badii thanked staff for the guidance of the development of his project. He stated that he was anxious to see the construction proceed. Permits should be pulled within the next five months, and construction should commence shortly thereafter. Mr. Desrochers discussed the possibility of mortgage revenue bond financing for Mr. Badii's project. He noted that this was a possibility, although the resi- dential portion of the project could not be served by the bonds. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Gillow, the reading of the text was waived by unani- mous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO.6 - REPORT: FOCUS AREA STATUS Community Development Director Desrochers informed the Agency that he will meet tomorrow with Mr. Zogob, his attorney and Agency Special Counsel Reed in order to discuss a revised Disposition & Development Agreement. Resolution of financing for the retail area is close at hand. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to accept the report. ITEM NO.7 - STATUS REPORT: TOWN CENTRE II The two principals of the Chula Vista Shopping Center, Carter Hawley Hale and Sears, were to have met on October 30. Mr. Desrochers remarked that upon talking with Mr. Kautzi of the Sears organization, Mr. Kautzi is attempting to revise sketch plans. Sears appears to be pursuing the expansion. However, staff cannot yet obtain a timetable for development. 11/4/81 Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- November 4, 1981 In response to Chairman Hyde's question, Mr. Desrochers commented that Walker Scott is aware that the City is negotiating again. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Gillow) to accept the report. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Cox asked about the status of the Fine Arts Fund report previously re- quested by the Agency. Mr. Desrochers indicated that a report was to have come back after the completion of the Senior Information Center and will be prepared for the Agency. Mr. Desrochers also commented that when the land in the Focus Area is turned over to Centre City Associates, fill dirt will be compacted up to sidewalk level. The director also stated that staff may come back to the Agency with a request for asphalt paving in order to provide temporary parking for Third Avenue merchants during construction of the street and sidewalk improvements. Member Gillow commented on the demolition of the Heller Building. In response, Mr. Desrochers stated that the wrecking ball and crane is needed to bring down this building and it is proposed that the Heller Building and Arnold's Garage be brought down at the same time. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Scott/Hyde) to adjourn to Closed Session for possible litigation. ADJOURNMENT at 7:49 p.m. to Closed Session and the mid-month meeting of November 19, 1981. 11/4/81