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Home My WebLink Aboutrda min 1983/03/17 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 17, 1983 Conference Rooms 2 & 3 4:00 p.m. Public Services Buildin9 ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, Moore, Scott, McCandliss MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Desrochers, Speci a 1 Counsel Reed, Redevelopment Coordinator Zegler ALSO PRESENT Alan Gatzke; Planning Commission Members ITEM NO.1 - REPORT: MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND CALL Twenty-ei ght percent of the pri nci pa 1 amount of the Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue of 1979 will be called by the Trustee on April 1, 1983 due to the inability to use all of the proceeds. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Malcolm) to accept the report. ITEM NO.2 - APPEAL - PROPDSED SIGN FOR LA BELLA PIZZA This item was continued from the meeti ng of March 3, 1983, in order to provide members a chance to review slides of the existing approved sign and the proposed new sign. Member Malcolm expressed concern that the proposed sign encroaches on another's property and could be illegal. Special Counsel Reed stated that he had a possible conflict of interest in this matter and suggested that an opinion be obtained from Agency Attorney Lindberg. Assistant City Attorney Harron briefly commented that the applicant could attempt to obtain an easement from the neighboring property owner. Member Scott suggested that this item be held until the applicant presents s~mething in writing providing for the encroachment of space taken by the s 1 gn s. MOTION TO CONTINUE ITEM MSUC (Scott/Ma 1 co 1m) to conti nue thi s i tem to the next Redevelopment Agency meeting (4/7/83). Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -2- March 17, 1983 ITEM NO.3 - REPORT: THIRD AND "H" STREET PROPERTIES Two of three owners of property at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and "H" Street indicated that they wished to expand their businesses and upgrade their facilities to complement the high visibility locations of their estab 1 i shments. Inf ormat i on has been provi ded to them concerning rehabilitation in the Town Centre area. Special Counsel Reed submi tted a memo requesti ng that further comments on discussions with the owner representatives regard i ng the possibility of acquiring subject parcels through eminent domain should be discussed in Closed Session. MOTION TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION MSUC (Scott/Cox) to recess to Closed Session to discuss possible litigation regarding the property at Third Avenue and "H" Street. The meeting was recessed at 4:16 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 4:27 p.m. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Malcolm/Moore) to accept the report. ITEM NO.4 - REPORT: PROPOSAL BY SOUTHWEST MARINE, INC. TD DEVELOP A BOAT REPAIR AND STORAGE FACILITY AT THE FOOT OF "G" STREET ON UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PROPERTY Southwest Marine, Inc. requests that the Redeve 1 opment Agency formally express its support for the proposed development of a facility for the repair and storage of pleasure crafts to the Director of the Port District. (Member McCandliss arrived at this time, 4:28 p.m.) Community Deve 1 opment Director Desrochers emphasi zed that thi s project i s proposed to be built on Port District property. Since the project is in the conceptual stage, the Agency has not reviewed any plans. Staff feels that conceptually it will enhance the Bayfront area. Mr. Ron Dribben, Special Projects Coordinator for Southwest Mari ne, Inc., P. O. Box 13308, San Diego, explained that Southwes t Marine proposes to develop approximately ten acres of undeveloped Bayfront land currently under their leasehold at the foot of "G" Street. The proposed facility wi II contain extensive boathau1ing and repair equipment including a travel 1 ift and negative mast fork lift. Up to 200 boats can be stored and approxi mate 1y 80 slips are also planned for short-term use by boats awaiting repair. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $4 million. Adj ourned Regu 1 ar Redevelopment Agency Meeting -3- March 17, 1983 (Chairman Cox returned to the meeting at this time, 4:35 p.m.) In answer to Member Scott's question, Mr. Dribben indicated that the breakwater "arms" wi 11 also serve as a preserve for bi rds and the dredged area will enhance fish and other marine habitat. Discussion followed concerning the possible visual effects as a result of construction activity if this project is approved. Mr. Dribben stated that adequate fencing, screening, and 1 andscaping would be provided to prevent visual pollution. Member Malcolm suggested that a letter of support be prepared by the Agency regarding this project. Member Scott felt that a letter would be premature since the proposal is in the conceptual stage. Member McCand1 i ss expressed concern that the Agency becomes trapped i n i ts conceptual approval because of misinterpretation. Chairman Cox contended that this approval is for a land and water use concept and not for the entire plan as presented. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Scott/Cox) to accept staff's recommendati on supporting the general concept of a boat repair facil ity; full support of this project should be subject to review by the Agency's planning consultants, City line departments as appropriate, and the Unified Port District, and have staff keep in close contact with the developer and report back to the Agency. Chairman Cox indicated that this action would be communicated to the Port District. ITEM A - REPORT: COMPARISON OF ORIGINAL SEDWAY/COOKE PLAN AND REVISION PRESENTED MARCH 3, 1983 (At this time. the Planning Commission joined the Agency in further discussion concerning progress of the Bayfront LCP.) On March 3, Redevelopment Agency and Planning Commission members were given a presentation by Messrs. Cooke and Gatzke from Sedway/Cooke, planning consultants, regarding development of a new LCP. Staff was requested to compare the revisions to the original plan and present their findings at this afternoon's meeting. Mr. Alan Gatzke, representing Sedway/Cooke, gave an update on the direction of the Agency and P1 anni ng Commi ss i on from thei r workshop of March 3. The planning consultants have studied Alternatives A and D in more depth, as well as a hotel on Gunpowder Point, and Alternatives Band C have been eliminated. (Member Scott left the meeting at this time, 5:0D) Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -4- March 17, 1983 P1 anni ng Commi ss i oner Johnson requested i nformati on on the marketabil i ty of an 11-18 story hotel with the proposed Southwest Marine facility nearby. Mr. Gatzke stated that the Southwest Mari ne project i s an appropri ate 1 and use for this area and should provide more increased activity particularly related to the water, which is a most positive use. Member McCand1 iss commented that the information regarding open space and park1 and requested at the 1 ast meeti ng was omitted from thi s report. She suggested that an analysis be included for consideration by the Agency at their next meeting. Discussion followed regarding the presentation of the four alternative plans to the Coastal Commission. MOTION TO ACCEPT REPORT MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the staff report and proceed with the development of the more refined economic studies -- Plans A1, A2, D1 and D2' MOTION TO PREPARE ANALYSIS OF OPEN SPACE AND PARKLAND MSUC (McCand1iss/Moore) have staff prepare an analysis of open space and developed park public access, comparing the p1 an initially sent to the Coastal Commission and the revised plan. MOTION TO CONTACT MTDB MSUC (Cox/Moore) direct staff to contact MTDB, owner of the railroad right-of-way, to determine what type of usage (if any) it has, and follow up on their planning efforts. Ca1Trans/Corps Project Chairman Cox discussed the possibility of contacting environmental agencies and the Coas ta 1 Commission concerning the Corps/Ca lTrans project. By addressing the issues up front, we may be able to proceed with the development of the "D" Street fill. With the cooperation of Mr. LeMenager from Chu1a Vista Investment Company, a total restoration project could be discussed with Agency heads. MOTION TO CONTACT AGENCY HEADS AND/OR COMMISSION STAFF MSUC (Cox/Moore) authorize contacting agency heads and/or Coastal Commission staff to consider discussing a total restoration project for the Sweetwater Paradise Marsh with the vdery clear understanding that if the effect of that discussion defers the eclsion on the Corps/Ca1Trans Project, further discussions would be terminated. Adjourned Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting -5- March 17, 1983 MOTION AUTHORIZING TRIP TO SACRAMENTO MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) authorize Agency Chairman and perhaps another Agency member or staff to meet with agency heads in Sacramento in the immediate future to discuss restoration project. ADJOURNMENT at 6:19 p.m. to the regular meeting of April 7, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. WPC 0586H