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JOINT MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Wednesday, September 21, 1983 Conference Rooms 2 and 3
4:00 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
AGENCY MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, Scott, McCandliss
(arrived late), Moore
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Vice Chairman 0 I Ne i 11; Commissioners Green,
Cannon, Guiles, Presutti
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Chairman Johnson; Commissioner Shiper.
STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development
Director Desrochers, Special Counsel Reed, Town
Planner Reid
ALSO PRESENT Charles LeMenager, James Cappos, John Wehbring
ITEMS NO.1 AND 2 - REPORT: LAND USE PLAN SUBMITTAL TO COASTAL COMMISSION
(a) RESOLUTION NO. 450 - APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE
CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT LAND USE PLAN TO THE CALIFORNIA
COAST AL COMMI SSI ON FOR REVIEW AND CONSI DERATI ON
(REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
(b) RESOLUTION NO. PCM-84-4 - APPROVING THE LAND USE PLAN
FOR THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT (PLANNING COMMISSION)
Chairman Cox explained that the discussion on the Land Use Plan submittal to
the Coastal Commission was continued to this date in order that City staff
could work with the consultant and the Unified Port District to resolve
certain issues.
Community Development Director Desrochers reported that the consultants,
Sedway Cooke Associates, would not be in attendance at this afternoon's '
meeting; however, a letter with their suggested changes to the Land Use Plan
(per Redevelopment Agency/Planning Commission discussion on September 14) has
been received.
Mr. Desrochers indicated that as a result of a meeting with the Unified Port
District, modifications are bei ng submitted this afternoon for review and
appro va 1 by both bodies prior to submitta 1 of the plan to the Coastal
Commission. The modifications to the Land Use Plan were outlined in a
memorandum submitted to the Redevelopment Agency and Planning Commission which
Mr. Desrochers explained in detail.
Joint Meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency and Planning Commission - 2 - September 21, 1983
Discussion followed concerning modification number 11 to figure 12 on page 42
of ch apter 3, regarding modification of "viewpoints to coincide with Port
development." Mr. John Wehbring, Assistant Planning Director, San Diego
Unified Port District, concurred with the proposed changes.
In view of the Port District representative's comments, Community Development
Director Desrochers suggested that in number 11 "modify" be changed to
"eliminate."
Member Malcolm discussed the proposed hotel development on Gunpowder Point
particularly as it relates to cost estimates for a parking structure. He
expressed concern that a hotel is proposed wi thout knowledge of cost to
construct ample parking.
Chairman Cox interjected that the Agency could not concern itself with the
hotel development business. This afternoon, we are seeking approval of a land
use plan that will be approved by the Coastal Commission. The developer must
provide financial guarantees for the proposed hote 1 at a later date. The
important aspect is not what is being developed, but rather the amount of land
available for development.
Further discussion involved the safety and width of traffic lanes to Gunpowder
Point.
(Commissioner Presutti arrived, 5:05 p.m.)
Mr. Charles LeMenager, representing Chula Vista Investment Company, remarked
that as long as there are 440 spaces adjacent to the hotel and access via two
lanes is provided, the plan should be feasible.
Mr. James Cappos, 965 "F" Street, Chula Vista, a bayfront landowner, expressed
concern about limited access to his business stating that he is in the middle
of a park in the proposed plan. Community Development Director Desrochers
stated that the circulation element provides for access to Mr. Cappos'
property.
PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION TO APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF LAND USE PLAN AS AMENDED
MSC (Cannon/Green) to approve submittal of the Land Use Plan for the Chula
Vista Bayfront to the Coastal Commission including revisions, and also
including amendment regarding access to Gunpowder Point increasing the two
lane road to 20 feet.
Joint Meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency and Planning Commission - 3 - September 21, 1983
The motion passed by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Cannon, Green, Guiles, O'Neill
ABSENT: Johnson, Shipe
ABSTAIN: Presutti
In response to Member Scott's question concerning future modification of the
submitted Land Use Plan to the Coastal Commission, Special Counsel Reed
advised that the Agency has flexibility with the plan.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
Chairman Cox thanked the Planning Commission for their attendance at this
afternoon's meeting.
The Redevelopment Agency meeting was recessed at 5:20 p.m.
The Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened at 5:28 p.m.
ITEM NO.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 45l - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH ARMANDO MARTI NEZ FOR THE
REMODELING OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF CHURCH AND MADRONA AVENUES
Plans for the renovation of an existing two-story residential structure to
professional offices have been submitted by Mr. Armando Martinez. The project
has been approved by the Design Review Committee and approval is recommended
subject to certain conditions.
Town PI anner Reid gave a presentation of the project using colored
renderings. Staff recommends approval of the project, and the Design Review
Committee recommends conditional approval. The only signage proposed for the
project is located at the front of the structure for the location of the
address. Future signing will have to be presented to the Design Review
Committee. Mr. Reid noted that the remodeling is substantial since the change
from residential to commercial is proposed.
RESOLUT ION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the readi ng of the text was wai ved by
unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously.
Special Counsel Reed announced that a settlement hearing concerning the
Whiteman litigation would be held next week. He requested a Closed Session to
discuss parameters of the Agency's presentation.
MOTION TO SCHEDULE CLOSED SESSION
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to schedule a Closed Session of the Redevelopment Agency for
Tuesday, September 27, at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting.
Joint Meeting of the Redevelopment
Agency a_nd Plannil19.-_Commission - 4 - September 2.I-Ll983
MEMBERS' COMME NTS
Chairman Cox commented that a new "grass roots" organization "Citizens for a
Beaut ifu 1 Bayfront," will be co-cha ired by Penny Allen and Bob Camp be 11.
ADJOURNMENT at 5:35 p.m. to Closed Session on Tuesday, September 27, at 6:00
p.m.
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