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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1977/02/03 MINUTES OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA He 1 d Th,ursday Februa ry 3, 1977 A regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date, beginning at 7:00 p. m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Members Present: Chairman Scott, Members Cox, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde Members Absent: None Staff Present: Executive Director Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Henthorn The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Hyde. l. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Egdahl and carried that the minutes of the meeting of January 6, 1977 be approved, copies having been sent to each member. 2. REPORT ON PROPOSALS - On December 2, 1976, the Redevelopment Agency Town Centre terminated the exclusive negotiation agreement with the John S. Griffith Company. Property owners and other developers, including the Griffith Company, were invited to submit proposals for development within the next 60 days. In addition, the building moratorium for the area (Memorial Park to F Street, Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue) was to remain in effect. All property owners in the subject area were notified of the Agency's decision. Of 14 seri ous inquiries received, 7 proposals were submitted. Staff from various City Departments have met several times to evaluate the proposals; in addition, the Project Area Committee and Gruen, Gruen + Associates have reviewed them. Calmark Properties - M.S.I. Presentation by: Doug Dennis, M.S.I. John Cotton, Architect Bill Kaufman, Calmark/V.P. Sandy Knoxan, M.S.I. This presentation covered both residential and commercial development. The housing would be 1 imited to 125 units for rental and/or 68 condo- miniums (two alternatives), as wel] as 75 units for the elderly. The commercial development - 197 - would consist of four phases to be completed in three years, with a superdrug and a new market fronting F Street and à specialty center complex on Third Avenue adjacent to Memorial Park. Chairman Scott arrived at this time (7:20 p.m.) In answer to Agency Members' inquiries, it was explained that they propose to relocate the exist- ing automobile repair facilities to another site within the project area. W&D Commercial Properties Presentation by: Jerry Dicker Mr. Dicker presented a plan for commercial develop- ment, with 175,000 square feet of retail uses divided about equally between specialty and con- venience goods and devoting a larger portion of the site to landscaping and amenities. Residential would be beneficial behind the site and would leave approximately 130,000 square feet of commercial. The Agency was advised that it may be possible to move some of the stores before demolishing the buil di ngs. A vehicle access from Third Avenue would be beneficial for the commercial area. The whole 18 acres of the site would be utilized. They propose to do a study to determine rents for the residential. It would take 30 days to provide a financial analysis. Jessen Development Company Presentation by: George Szabo, Architect of San Diego Bernie Spector, Vice President Ray Jessen, President This presentation showed strictly residential south of Center, with rentals and condominiums combining seniors with non-seniors. The park would be extended through to tre Center with perhaps a recreation center for the units. This would utilize 6 acres, with two rental buildings and one structure for condominiums. The mixture they are proposing would provide 60 rental units for non- seniors, containing 750 square feet, at $225 per month, 40 condominium units, containing 1100 square feet and selling for a maximum of $35,000 (2 bedroom) and senior units for $25,000. It is proposed to be a non-subsidy structure. A se If- help maintenance program is recommended. If apartments are owned by non-profit groups, rents would increase only as actually required. Town Centre Associates Presentation by: Richard Zogob, Partner ( Chula Vista/San Diego) Frank Ferreira, Partner Paul Engstrand, Partner Dan Salano, Architect - 198 - Mr. Zogob explained that residential area is a catalyst to downtown development. The merged ownership of their group owns 40% of the property in Subarea I. Total building floor area is 440,000 square feet, producing a tax increment far in excess of any other proposal. In reply to questions of Agency members, it was indicated that the project could be completed in 3 to 5 years, assuring there is a market for each phase as they go into it. Apartments will be de- signed as condominiums and will rent initially for $350 per month and be 800 to 850 square feet in size. Phase I would be to construct a new build- ing for the market and cl uster shops abovèthe parking level. ~esidential in the first phase would be structures, partially office and resi- dential, with a 6 to 9 story building, following with parking underground. One building of 12 stories will have 144 units and be devoted to housing for seniors. It is intended to keep every- thing on the tax rolls to generate all the tax increment possible for the City. This cOllld be approached with Federally assisted or subsidized housing. RECESS CALLED The Chairman recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. Collins Development Company/ Presentation by: Harry Collins, President La Jolla Development Company Eugene Geritz, Architect This proposal includes the rehabilitation and retention of many of the buildings, plus new buildings, with 65 residential condominiums. On completion, the project should total about $10.5 mi 11 ion. Residential is to be placed in the area now vacant, linking the park to the residential and commercial and the Civic Center complex. The project is ex- pected to take two years, with occupancy in 6 months after the first year phase. Thi s group is amenable to increasing the residential, but the amount shown is hoped to support the commercial. The condomini ums if rented woul d go for $225 for 1 bedroom units and $295 for 2 bedroom units. The amount of commercial could be expa~ded but, with too much housing, there may not be enough draw to support Third Avenue. Chula Vista Town Properties Presentation by: John Bruno, Architect Chris Galichon, Partner - 199 - This proposal would place a garden-type apartment, 2-story, 150 units, with parking on the perimeter to prevent parking through the development. Tenant parking would be at a subterranean level. The rent schedule is $210 for studios, $250 for I bedroom, and $300 for 2 bedrooms. The second phase would be a 10-story retirement building on a parcel of 1.2 acres, with 100 units for housing seniors, with a design compatible to the garden apartments. Average size of apartments would be 600 square feet. This group is interested ex- clusively in residential, with 18 months expected for the first phase and 18 months for the second phase. Looking at the middle income bracket, they hope to have rates from $210 to $300. The purpose is to supply the people to support the business community. Another level of parking could be constructed if needed. John S. Griffith Company - Presentation by: Tom Schriber Costa Mesa Mr. Schriber expressed his company's concern with economics. It has become apparent to them that it would be necessary to retain some of the struc- tures in the 16.5 acres. Their design now leaves the building south of Center for major tenants and would have additional specialty shops on the corner as a window to the Center. As they are not residential developers, they propose to remain flexible in their plan, with a possibility of working in tandem with a group interested in resi- dential. In order to make this a viable project, the residential should be accomplished first and leave the present tenants in the Center until such time as the new buildings are constructed. The project has an estimated completion date in 1979. COMMENTS Chairman Scott expressed appreciation for the presentations. Executive Director Cole pointed out that staff has been reviewing the information submitted and the material has also been submitted to the Project Area Committee. A matrix has been de- veloped by staff, with their recommendations. The meeting was recessed briefly for the Members to look at the plans again. The meeting recon- vened at 9:50 p.m. Community Development Director Desrochers told the Members that the three proposals recommended by staff for more detailed review are Calmark, Town Centre Associates and Collins Development Company. - 200 - Member Hyde expressed concurrence with staff's recommendation, but suggested that while Griffith Company's presentation was only a partial de- velopment, he thought that if they would like to combine with one of the residential developers, they might rate further consideration. After discussion of what was requested by staff for MOTION MADE content of the proposals, it was moved by Member Hyde and seconded by Member Cox to scale down the proposals to 3 or 4 and then meet in workshop session to consider them. t10TION t1ADE It was moved by Member Hyde and seconded by Chairman Scott to accept staff's recommendation to limit the selection to: Calmark, Town Centre Associates and Collins Development and that the Griffith Company be asked to participate further if they so desire to combine with a residential developer of their selection. Member Egdahl expressed concern with the deadline date and that this set date was for the total proposal as is. t·10TI ON At1ENDED Member Hyde amended his motion to delete the second portion of the motion. Chairman Scott accepted the modification and amended his second. ~10TION CARRI ED The motion carried unanimously to accept staff's recommendation. t1OTION MADE It was moved by Member Hyde and seconded by Chairman Scott to allow Griffith Company to work with another developer for the residential por- tion of the plan and to come back with a total proposal. MOTION CARRIED The motion carried by a vote of 3 -2, Members Egdahl and Hobel voting "No". MEETHIG TmE SET The Agency will meet in three weeks, on February 24, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss proposals with the selected developers. Staff will pro- vide next week a list of questions to be answered by the developers at this meeting. Developer's comments will be held confidential at that time. DISCUSSION Discussion ensued on consideration of residential plans, giving those developers the same oppor- tunity as Griffith Company. Executive Director Cole stated that if the Agency wanted to do that, they should pick one of the contenders. Community - 201 - Development Director Desrochers mentioned the possibility of having considerati,on of commercial only and that both projects could go simultaneously. tmTION tlADE TO RECONSIDER It was moved by Member Hyde, seconded by Chairman Scott and unanimously carried to reconsider the previous motion. MOTION FAILED The motion before the Agency was to have Griffith Company combine with another developer for resi- dential development and reconsider their combined proposal. Member Hyde voiced his objection to the fairness of this act. The motion failed by a vote of 1 - 4, Chairman Scott voting "Yes". COMMENTS Mr. Galichon spoke regarding the residential de- velopers only not having had a chance at the beginning because theirs were not total projects. Staff attempted to explain that in the beginning no one knew what was to be proposed and could not stipulate that total proposals would be given more consideration. 3. STATUS REPORT - Town Centre The Director of Community Development summarized the status of the Design Review Committe, Design Manual, Remodelings and Engineering Work. ~1OTI ON MADE It was moved by Member Egdahl, seconded by Member Hobel and unanimously carried to accept the report. MORATORIUM - MOTION MADE It was moved by Member HObel, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried that the moratorium be extended to March 3, 1977. 4. RESOLUTION ND. 72 Staff has been in contact with the owners of APPROVING OWNER PARTICIPATION Glenn's and their architects relative to the re- AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY GLENN FOR modeling of their Third Avenue building. Due to PRDPOSED FACADE REMODELING AT a time constraint, staff has provided the neces- 262 THIRD AVENUE sary review and recommendation. The Design Review Committee and Project Area Committee have been advised and agree with the staff conclusion. Since the proposed work is in excess of $20,00D, Agency action is required. In addition, City Council action on the encroachment is scheduled and subject resolution takes note of this re- quirement. Offered by Member Hobel, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hobel, Hyde, Scott, Cox, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None - 202 - 5. RESOLUTION NO. 73 The federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has is- APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH WESTEC sued condltlon~l approval of the City's applica- SERVICES, INC. FOR PREPARATION tion to apply its Federal Ai.d Urban (FAU) funding OF PRELIMINARY DRAFT ENVIRON- to the construction of Tidelands through the Bay- MENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT front Redevelopment Project. As a condition of ap- proval, more specific information is required rela- tive to environmental impact, specific alignment and construction and obtaining the environmental data at the earliest date is essential since it could impact the development of detailed plans and speci fi cati ons. The detailed requirements are beyond the expertise of City staff and, therefore, cannot be performed in-house. The WESTEC firm is very familiar with the project, having just completed a project-wide EIR and is able to perform in the rather con- strained time frame necessary to permit completion of the plans and specifications by June 30, 1978. Offered by Member Egdahl, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Egdahl, Hyde, Hobel, Scott, Cox Noes: None Absent: None 6. BAYFRDNT - COASTAL The State Commission, at its meeting of January COMilISSION STATUS 12, 1977, in San Francisco, took several actions, all of which related basically to a number of or- ganizational matters. Included within the actions was the activation of the San Diego Coast Regional Commission. The Commission also adopted proce- dures relative to the applications for permits which had not been acted upon prior to the expira- tion of the previous law at the end of the year. At the request of the Executive Director of the San Diego Coast Regional Commission, staff will make a presentation to the Commission members during their tour of the San Diego Coastal Zone areas on January 28, 1977. This will represent staff's first opportunity to give tne Commission a first- hand view of the site, the issues pertinent thereto, and the Agency's plans for dealing with those issues. In light of new information obtained by the staff relative to the implementation of the new Act, it is currently re-evaluating the work program es- tablished while participating in the Local Implemen- tation Pilot Program. Upon completion of the evaluation of the approach taken under that program, staff will present a report and possible recom- mended changes in approach to the Agency at its meeting of March 3, 1977. - 203 - t10TION MADE It wa~ moved by Member Cox, seconded by t1ember Hyde and unanimously c~rried that the report be accepted. 7. BAYFRONT PROJECT STATUS The Director of Community Development presented the status of the Bayfront Project pertaining to the year-end financial statements, Lawless Detroit Diesel construction and boat building activities. MOTION MADE It was moved by Member Hobel, seconded by Member Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 74 \~i th the recent receipt of original documents, APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF WORK reports and mapping, the terms of the Agency's FROM WILSEY AND HAM REGARDING agreement with Wilsey and Ham have been met and BAYFRDNT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT acceptance of the work is in order to expedite pro- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW cessing of the final payment (10% of total costs). This resolution authorizes the Agency Treasurer to issue payment upon certification by the Director of Public Works that all documents and service~ have been received. Qffered 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, Egdahl, Cox Noes: None . Absent: None MH1BERS 1 Cm1~1ENTS Member Cox mentioned the lack of secretarial ser- vices for the Design Review Committee. MOTIDN MADE It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Hobel and carried unanimously that staff report on the possibility of obtaining suitable secre-c tarial services for the Committee. Chairman Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:24 p.m. until February 24, 1977 at 7:DO p.m. in the Council Chamber. - 204 -