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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1982/06/17 -- MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, June 17, 1982 Counci 1 Chambers 4: 35 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, Moore, McCandliss, Scott MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Deve lopment Services Administrator Robens, Di rector of Community Development Desrochers, Redevelopment Coord i nator legler, Special Counsel Reed ALSO PRESENT Bob Bri stow, Supervisor Thomas Hamilton, Jr., Tucker Sadler, Jeff Wissler, Max James ITEM NO.1 - REPORT: SANDER OR BRITANNIA DEVELOPMENT AT BAY BOULEVARD AND "J" At the May 20th Redeve 1 opment Agency meet i ng, the Agency requested staff to prepare a report addressi ng the ".. .revenue to the City, economi c benefits, and aesthetic benefits of the 8ritannia development concept as opposed to the SANDER development concept. II Development Services Administrator Robens outlined the past history of SANDER and Britanni a wi th the Ci ty of Chu 1 a Vi sta, the criteri a used by City staff to arrive at a recommendation, and the reasons for reviewing the relative merits of the two competing industries at this time. - SANDER has deci ded to proceed on a "f ast-track II bas is to ensure securi ng private financing in the form of IDBs, plans to issue an RFP on June 18th to meet their proposed schedule, and needs to know the Agency's commitment to the lO-acre site a Bay Boulevard and "J" Street. - Britannia indicated at the meeting of May 20th that they have money to invest and start construction now. They requested the Agency express its interest in their proposal for the selfsame site before they proceed further into the design of the project. Development Services Administrator Robens stated that staff had viewed a model s howi ng the proposed des i gn and siting for the SANDER plant on June 16th. Thi s design model and re 1 ated factors have caused staff to revi se its conditional recommendat i on to approve the concept plan of Britanni a and not that of SANDER as follows: 1. That the area at Bay Boulevard and "J" Street be reserved for SANDER pending Council decision after review of the EIR, and 6/17/82 Redeve lopment Agency Meet i ng - 2 - June 17, 1982 2. That the RFP be amended to include a statement regarding the design and siting of the SANDER plant. In reply to Questions by the Agency, Development Services Administrator Robens answered that the model could be viewed as a precise plan, the City will have a representative on the evaluation team, and trees shown on the model can be planted early in the construction of the plant to ensure thei r growth and maturity by the end of construction. He then introduced Supervisor Tom Hamilton. Supervi sor Hami lton introduced representat i ves of the SANDER Corporati on, the County, and the Citizens Advisory Committee. He stressed the economic value of SANDER which wi 11 bri ng $1.4 mi 11 i on in property tax on the site acreage with an additional six acres unused at present which can be developed to bring in additional sales and property tax. He outlined the design siting plan that involves realignment of Bay Boulevard along the railroad and SDG&E lines and the routing of traffic on "L" Street to minimize traffic impedence. He then presented the SANDER architect, Tucker Sadler, who made a slide presentation. Mr. Sadler pointed out that the proposed realignment of Bay Boulevard premits the building to be set back 600 feet from Bay Boulevard thus minimizing its size. He indicated the various features of the plan including the large bermed walls, approximate ly 15 feet high, that surround the facility and conceal the refuse trucks entering the site from the "L" Street off-ramp. Mr. Sadler emphasized that incorporation of restrictions in the design are vital. Supervisor Hami lton concluded his presentation by requesting that the "J" Street site be reserved for the SANDER project until the RFP and EIR are received and reviewed by the City, County and SANDER work forces. The EIR is expected to be available for review on or about August 1, 1982. Bob Bristow, of Britannia, stated that his firm was not interested in the use of partial acreage at the site but desired the entire area. Mr. Don Rickard, 840 Oak 1 awn Avenue, Chula Vista, representing the homeowners west of Broadway and east of I -5 spoke in opposit i on to the locati on of the SANDER project. He cited the possibility of refuse being spilled by trucks on the hi ghway, further po llut ion s imi 1 ar to SDG&E' s, and the noi se of the trucks. He asked about the Quality of the water being returned by the SANDER plant to the ocean, the location of possible alternate sites, and the need for this particular area. Mr. Rickard was requested to include these and any other Questions in a letter to the City so they can be answered in the report staff will prepare when the EIR comes forward. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) that the concerns and Questions of Mr. Rickard be referred to staff to be answereQ at the time of the receipt of the EIR. 6/17/82 ---- Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 3 - June 17, 1982 MSUC (Scott/Moore) that the Bay Boulevard and "J" Street site be reserved for tne SANDER plant unt i 1 January 1, 1983 pending Counci 1 decision after review of the EIR anQ that the RFP be amended to include a statement regarding the design and siting of the SANDER plant. Member Moore thanked the Britannia staff for all the time and effort they have put in their proposal and expressed the hope of the Agency that another site can be found for them within the City limits. MSUC (Cox/Moore) that staff work with Britannia to find another location that will encompass their proposed development. (A recess was declared at 6:20 until 6:35) ITEM NO.2 - REPORT: DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL BY THE SAMMIS GROUP FOR THE JOENEAL STREET PROPERTY At the meeting of May 20, 1982, the Agency requested staff investigate the scope and cost of a consultant contract to determine the feasibility of another mu 1 t i-screen theatre to be located in the Joeneal Street multi-use development project. Mr. Wissler, representing the Sammis Group, referenced a letter from American Multi Cinema stating that a movie market area can idea lly support 15 to 18 screens. In the southern pocket of San Diego, only six first-run theatres exist. As Ameri can Mu 1 ti Ci nema is regarded as one of the top four groups of theatre owners on the West Coast and wishes to come into the Chula Vista area, the Sammi s Group fee 1 s it unnecessary to proceed wi th a costly feasibility study wnich is not factual in content and can be interpreted in several ways. Mr. Wi ss ler exp 1 ai ned they met with the Coasta 1 Commission on a preliminary basis, there was no objection to the theatre and the SDG&E easement area was approved for additional parking. Strong backing from the Redevelopment Agency and the Council is important in dealing with the Coastal Commission and a vote of confidence on the theatre use was requested by Mr. Wissler. The Sammis Group is working with a group who are willing to develop facilities in accordance wi th whatever the City wants in the way of mote 1 including meeting rooms and a good restaurant. Director of Community Development Desrochers stated that United Artists has been informed of the possible location of an American Multi Cinema theatre in the area and has expressed no concern. In vi ew of thi s report from Ameri can Multi Cinema and lack of opposition from United Artists, staff has no objection to a theatre and feels it unnecessary to hire an economic consultant to determine the feasibility of another multi-screen theatre within the City as originally recommended. 6/17/82 Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 4 - June 17, 1982 MSUC (Cox/Scott) to accept revised recommendation that the theatre is an approved use based on the total plan including a high-Quality motel and some good restaurants. ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: PROPOSED CAPPOS PROPERTY TRANSFER Director of Community Development Desrochers told the Agency that he has in hand the property appraisal and requested direction from the Agency, independently, on negotiations. MSUC (Scott/Cox) that the report on the proposed Cappos property transfer be accepted. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: DAYS INN REQUEST FOR POLE SIGN The low 1 eve 1 of occupancy of the Days Inn Restaurant and Mote 1 at the Chu 1 a Vista Bayfront is attributed, partly, to the motel's lack of freeway exposure and direction for vehicles using the "E" Street exit. The motel has requested they be allowed to erect a 60-foot pole sign with approximately 100 SQ. ft. of copy adjacent to Interstate 5. The State recommended that the Design Review Committee review the sign restrictions along 1-5 and report back to the Agency by the meeting of Ju ly 15th. An alternate recommendation was to waive the Design Review requirement and approve the pole sign subject to a three-year time limitation and a reduction in height to 40 feet. Di rector of Community Deve lopment Desrochers requested Agency concurrence that the present southbound sign at the end of Mr. Street's property be converted to a Days Inn sign until the Bayfront directional signs are installed. This proposed as an interim measure. No objection from El Torito and Anthony's is anticipated. The time constraints involved in receiving approval of the pole sign application by the Design Review Board, the Coastal Commission and the Agency were discussed. It was recommended that the application be fi led, approved with the conditi on that it go through the Des i gn Revi ew Board and be sent to the Coastal Commission. Member McCandliss moved and amended the motion to specify a three-year time period with a negotiated six-month termination clause. The motion failed with Members Scott, Cox and Moore voting "no". MSC (Cox/Moore) to allow construction of a no higher than 40 foot pole sign with approx i mate ly 100 SQ. ft. of copy on the property of Days Inn for a period of three years. Member Malcolm voted "no". ITEM NO.5 - REPORT: STATUS OF TOWN CENTRE I ACTIVITIES MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept the report on the status of Town Centre I activities. 6/17/82 Redevelopment Agency Meeting - 5 - June 17, 1982 MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) that August 5, 1982 be the final date set for Centre City Associates Limited - Commerc i a 1 to provide evidence of financing to the Redevelopment Agency. Chai rman Cox asked about the re locat i on of the Beauty College and South Bay Auto Parts. Redevelopment Coordinator legler replied the date of vacation and the building demolition and subsequent start of construction are on schedule. ITEM NO.6 - RESOLUTION NO. 373 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DIEHL, EVANS AND COMPANY FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 1982 This resolution approves an auditing contract for the 1981-82 records. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member McCand 1 i ss, the read i ng of the text was wai ved by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM: ITEM NO. 6A - RESOLUTION NO. 374 APPROV I NG AN AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE (BAY BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) This resolution approves the agreement for assessment engineering services and appropriates $2,500 from the Bayfront Redevelopment Fund to be repaid to the Agency when the revenue is received from the District. RESOLUTION OFFERED by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Chairman Cox commented on the negotiations with Gurneè on the Whiteman property. Special Counsel Reed informed him that this particular item will be on the Ju ly 8th Agenda. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT at 7:35 p.m. to the regular meeting of July 8, 1982 RS:dl WPC 0219H 6/17/82