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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1977/01/06 MINUTES OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday January 6, 1977 A regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chu1a Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue with the following Members Present: Chairman Scott, Members Cox, Egdah1, Hobe1, Hyde Members Absent: None Staff Present: Executive Director Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Attorney Beam, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Henthorn 1. ''APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Egdah1, seconded by '<t'~f' Member Hyde and carried with Chairman Scott abstaining due to aësencethat the minutes of the meeting of December 2, 1976 be approved, copies having been sent to each member. 2... STATUS REPORT - At the Agency meeting of December 2, 1976, the Joe Street Property Agency was advised that the Owner Participation Agreement with Mr. Joenea1 Street, permitting the continued operation of his wrecking yard at Bay Boulevard and E Street, will have been in effect for one year as of January 8, 1977. Under the terms of the agreement, the Agency may at any time following the one year period, give the owner a ninety-day written notice to remove the existing wrecking yard operation. Director Desrochers noted that at the present time, it appears as though Mr. Street is pro- ceeding In good faith toward the development of his property. He has been cooperative with staff and has involved them in his contacts with developers to ensure they understand the Agency's desire relative to his property. Motion made It was moved by Member Hobe1, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to accept the report and allow the agreement to run for a non-specified period with progress being reviewed on a quarterly basis, the first report due at the Agency's April meeti ng. - 192 - 3. STATUS REPORT - Staff, in conjunction with Gruen Gruen + Coastal Commission Associates, is in the process of finalizing a response to the Commission staff's critique of the Chu1a Vista Bayfront Plan. This response needs to be reviewed by the attorneys due to litigation matters and will be presented to the Agency for their concurrence. Communi ty Development Coordinator Henthorn, liaison with the Coastal Commission, reported that late today he received the proposed guidelines relative to the new legislation but has not had a chance to analyze the data. Member Hobe1 advised the Agency that Supervisor Hamilton has been selected by the Board of Supervisors to serve as Chairman of the San Diego Coast Regional Commission. Discussion ensued relative to the proposed meetings with other coastal cities and legislators. Chairman Scott stated that he planned to stay in close contact with State legislators to obtain their support on the certification of the plan. Motion made It was moved by Member Hobe 1, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried that staff be directed to send a representative to the coastal conference scheduled in Los Angeles on January 13 and 14 provided that the agenda to these meetings have substance. Mr. Henthorn stated that with the newly effected legislation, he did not know what authority the local commission would retain and which authority the City should be approaching. Motion made It was by moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried to accept the report. 4 a. RESOLUTION NO. 69 - Mr. David M. Bounds has proposed to construct a CERTIFYING NEGATIVE six-unit apartment complex at 209 Garrett Avenue DECLARATION FOR IS-76-108 within the boundaries of the Town Centre Project. DAVID M. BOUNDS APARTMENTS The interim Design Review Committee has reviewed the plans and suggested modifications which have b. RESOLUTION NO. 70 - APPROVING been accepted by the applicant. It is proposed OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT to enter into an Owner Participation Agreement BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND DAVID relative to the construction of these units; no M. BOUN OS City participation is suggested. The Agreement incorporates the plans as reviewed. - 193 - Member Hyde asked for the justification in the reduction of parking spaces from 11 to 10. Mr. Desrochers stated that in exchange for good design, it is recommended that a minor waiver such as this be approved. The plan as presented is more substantial than originally anticipated. The reduction of the parking spaces was agreed upon by staff and the owner upon the condition of additional landscaping. Member Hyde suggested proceeding with great caution in the reduction of parking unless enough justification is presented. Resolution Nos. 69 and 70 Offered by Member Hobe1, the reading of the Offered by texts were waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members HObe1, Hyde, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None 5. RESOLUTION NO. 71 - The Procedures Manual, as adopted, allows for AUTHORIZING OESIGN REVIEW the Agency to delegate authority for reviewing BOARD TO REVIEW AND PASS and passing judgment on all minor proposals JUDGMENT ON MINOR PROPOSALS within the Redevelopment Project. Mi nor pro- WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE PROJECT posa1s are defined as those projects that call for remodeling or development without major structural change at a cost of under $20,000. This delegation would facilitate the review process and expedite approval of small projects. The Design Review Board is charged with the responsibility of reviewing all proposals utilizing the Design Manual as a guide. Upon scrutiny of the Board, all proposals are submitted to the Agency with a recommendation for approval or denial. The proposed change would eliminate minor proposals from review by the Agency. No waiver of City regulations is suggested by this resolution. Chairman Scott questioned the $20,000 figure in determining minor proposals. Mr. Des rochers replied that it was an arbitrary figure used for evaluating proposals. Member Egdahl re- quested that should the resolution be approved, the Agency be informed, on a report basis, of all minor proposals that are approved. Member Egdah1 questioned if the encroachment on Standlee's should have been brought before the Agency. City Attorney Lindberg responded that the encroachment dealt with a Council ordinance and as such, was presented to the City Council Tuesday. - 194 - Motion made It was moved by Member Egdah1, seconded by Member Hyde that staff be directed to prepare a uniform policy regarding encroachments. Offered by Offered by Member Hyde, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hyde, Hobel, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Motion made It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried that the Agency be advised of those projects under $20,000. 6. STATUS REPORT - Based upon Agency action of December 2nd, staff Town Centre Development has been in contact with property owners, developers, and area businesses relative to the acceptance of development proposals for the 17+ acres. The building moratorium will also remain in effect until the February meeting. It has been requested that all proposals be submitted by the 24th in order for staff to briefly analyze and provide sufficient responses to allow continuing discussion. Member Hobe1 expressed his concern in the con- tinuing extension of the moratorium and its effect on the business and property owners in the area. Motion made It was moved by Member Hobe1, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried to approve the report. 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Member Egdah1, seconded by Motion made Member Hyde to by pass Item No. 7 and finish the agenda after which the Agency would adjourn to Executive Session. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS Mayor Scott stated that upon the advice of Mr. Desrochers, it might be in the best interest of the City for him to attend a seminar in Sacramento next week on redevelopment. Motion made It was moved by Member Egdah1, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried that the Mayor attend the conference on redevelopment. Public comment It was suggested by the public in attendance that the Agency hold its meetings in the Council Chambers as the audience could not hear in the Conference Room. - 195 - Moti on made It was moved by Member Hyde, seconded by Chairman Scott and unanimously carried to conduct the meetings in the Council Chambers beginning at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m.; the day (first Thursday of the month) to remain the same. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chairman Scott recessed the meeting to Executive Session for matters of pending ligitation at 8:15 p.m. and adjourned the Agency meeting at 8:45 to the next regularly scheduled meeting of February 3, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Paul G. Desrochers, Agency Secretary Community Development Director - 196 -