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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1977/03/03 MINUTES OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday March 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 Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Members Present: Chairman Pro Tempore Hyde, Members Cox, Egdahl, Hobel Members Absent: Chai rman Scott Staff Present: Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Henthorn The meeting was called to order by Chairman Pro Tempore Hyde. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Member Cox and seconded by Member Hobel that the minutes of the meeting of February 3, 1977 be approved, copies having been mailed to each member. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wi t: AYES: Members Hyde, Cox, Hobel NOES: None ABSENT: Member Egdahl, Chairman Scott Member Egdahl arrived at the meeting at this time. CONSIDERATION OF BUILDING The Redevelopment Agency, at its August MORATORIUM IN THE TOWN meeting, placed a moratorium on the Town CENTRE FOCUS AREA Centre focus area (between the Park and F Street, Third and Fourth Avenues) to coincide with the period set aside for exclusive negotiation with the J.S. Griffith Company. Subsequently, the moratorium has been extended several times and is currently scheduled to end this date. Director of Community Development Desrochers advised the Agency that the Redevelopment Project, now functioning with the full powers granted by the State (90 days after adoption), need not continue to impose a moratori um. He stated that plans now are subject to the review process as established by the Plan. - 1 - Staff's recommendation was to extend the Building Moratorium to March 10th or until such time as an Exclusive Negotia- tion Agreement is obtained. Motion to extend moratorium It was moved by Member Hobel and seconded by Member Cox that the building moratorium be allowed to lapse. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Egdahl NOES: None ABSENT: Chai nna.n Scott PRESENTATION OF THIRD Community Development Director Desrochers AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS CONCEPT reported that the engineering firm of Phillips/Reynolds of Chula Vista, together with their landscape and architectural consultants, have developed concept plans for the Third Avenue improvements. These concepts will be translated into final design and then for bid. Mr. Frank Phillips stated his firm has been working on the project since the middle of November. It became apparent in mid- December that the grant would not be funded via Public Works Employment Act of the Economic Development Administration so a plan was prepared to present to citizen groups and the Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Phillips presented slides of the Plan, noting pedestrian nodes, bus stops, land- scaping, crosswalks (composed of textured concrete tile) and nodes at intersection of Third Avenue and E Street. He rema rked it is proposed to delete the traffic signal at the location of Third and Davidson. Parking Member Hobel commented on the loss of over 22 parking spaces through implementation of this plan. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked there are over 200 parking spaces now, so this would mean a loss of about ten per cent. He added that these spaces, however, are scattered through- out the area. Mr. Desrochers noted that the Town Centre Project Area Committee recommended removal of the bus stop at Third Avenue and Davidson. - 2 - Member Cox commented that three or four parking spaces would then be regained if the bus stop were to be removed. Trees, lighting, seating Mr. Phillips further explained aspects of the plan as related to types of trees, street lighting, seating, and so forth. He noted the use of benches at bus stop locations. Executive Director Cole stressed the im- portance of seating for the public through- out the Plan. He remarked that people should feel free to sit down without feeling obli- gated to make a purchase in the area. Alleys Mr. Phillips also pointed out that they have tried to make the alleys more pedestrian- oriented, using landscaping in some cases. Traffic flow Member Egdahl inquired about the Traffic Division's concerns about the restructured flow of traffic. Community Development Director Desrochers commented that the Public Works and Plan- ning Departments are keeping in close liaison regarding traffic flow and potential bottle- necks. He believes these problems have been worked out. Member Egdahl asked if any consideration has been given for provisions for travel to and from the County's Regional Center. Mr. Phillips responded that no provision as yet has been made for a tram or other type system. He added alleys could be used, provided the transportation used is narrow enough to fit through. Motion to accept Board and It was moved by Member Hobel and seconded Commission recommendation by Member Hyde that the Agency accept the recommendation of the Town Centre Project Area and Design Review Committees to auth- orize the consultant to proceed, keeping in mind the modifications noted (the deletion of the bus stop at Third Avenue and Davidson; recommendations of February 23 Design Review Committee meeting for types of trees and light standards). The motion carried by the following vote, to-wi t: - 3 - AYES: Members Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Egdahl NOES: None ABSENT: Chai rman Scott RESOLUTION AMENDING DESIGN Staff recommended that the Town Centre MANUAL OF THE CHULA VISTA Design Manual be revised to accommodate TOWN CENTRE PROJECT a maximum of 9" encroachment into the public right-of-way for the remodeling of structures in accordance with the Project Plans. This resolution amends the Design Manual to accommodate such encroachment. Member Hobel questioned whether this would be an absolute maximum for 9". Community Development Director Desrochers remarked staff approval would be required in any case. Resolution offered Offered by Member Hobel, the reading of the text was waived. The resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit : AYES: Members Hobe 1, Hyde, Cox, Egdah 1 NOES: None ABSENT: Chai rman Scott TOWN CENTRE STATUS REPORT Community Development Director Desrochers reported to the Agency that at the Febru- ary 23, 1977 meeting of the Design Review Committee two minor remodeling proposals were presented. The Committee at that time: 1) Concurred in the redesign of the Third Avenue facade for the group of stores at 361 Third Avenue, but delayed a decision until such time as they could discuss with the owner the conditions and plans for refacing the rear of the property; 2) Approved the remodeling plan at 307 Third Avenue as presented by the owner, Mr. Dal e Ohlau. Mr. Desrochers reported there are currently seven additional remodelings in the prelimi- nary stages of review or concept planning. - 4 - Discussion was held on signing in the area of the project. Member Egdahl stated he feels there should be some guidance in the Design Manual for signs and some way of coordinating all the signing to some kind of a standard. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that the City's Sign Ordinance is used as a bas i s for approval of signs in the subject area and that the Design Review Committee insures that each sign is appropriate. He indicated there is some degree of flexibility, however. Member Egdahl suggested there be some encouragement given the merchants in this area in regard to an attractive method of displaying and creating "SALE" signs. Motion to accept report It was moved by Member Hobel and seconded by Member Cox that the report of the Com- munity Development Di rector be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Egdahl NOES: None ABSENT: Cha i rman Scott COASTAL COMMISSION Community Development Director Desrochers RESPONSE AND UPDATE reported that staff, in its evaluation of the approach to obtaining Coastal Commis- sion certification of the Bayfront Plan, has identified several alternative approaches. They have, however, not been able to determine their feasibility due to the status of liti- gation and lack of finalized local coastal program regulations. Mr. Desrochers added the litigation situa- tion should be clarified by mid-March, while regulations are required to be adopted pri or to April 1, 1977. He added that these dates should enable staff to present the op- tions, including an analysis of each option's impact, to the Agency for consideration at its meeting of April 7th. Report accepted It was moved by Member Cox and seconded by Member Hobel that the report be accepted. - 5 - The motion carried by the following vote, to-wi t: AYES: Members Cox, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Scott BAY FRONT STATUS REPORT Community Development Director Desrochers reported to the Agency that, in regard to the Joe Street Property, the first 90-day review-update period relative to the wreck- ing yard use will be due for Agency review at the April meeting. He added that progress appears to be made at securing a well-known franchise motel of approximately 150 units. As to Bay Boulevard Properties, Mr. Desrochers indicated considerable interest has been shown regarding the 6± acres immediately south of Anthony's. The owner, Mr. Harding Campbell, is working with staff relative to several potential development opportunities. Report accepted It was moved by Member Hobel and seconded by Member Hyde that the report be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hobel, Cox, Hyde, Egdahl NOES: None ABSENT: Cha i rman Scott REPORT ON DESIGN REVIEW Community Development Director Desrochers COMMITTEE SECRETARIAL responded to the Agency's request for a SERVICES report on this matter by stating that he, personally, acts in the capacity of minute- taker for the Design Review Committee. He added that forms and procedures have been devised so as to provide the minimum of secretarial services, while typing duties are provided by the Department's secretary. Mr. Desrochers explained that eventually more professional coverage of the Committee's meetings will become necessary; however, the workload of the Community Development Depart- ment is such that it is impossible to give full-scale services at this time. Report accepted It was moved by Member Hyde and seconded by Member Cox that the report be accepted. - 6 - The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Members Hyde, Cox, Egdahl, Hobel NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Scott ¡~EMBERS' COMMENTS PROPERTY AT THIRD AVENUE Member Cox commented on the property in the AND MADRONA STREET vicinity of Third Avenue and Madrona Street and that the City should "clean up tHeir act" and look at this during budget session. Member Hobel remarked that he would like a feel for what the dollar value is on this area; should get updated on this. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Pro Tempore Hyde adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. to the Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 1977, at 7:00 p.m. inj:he Council Chambers. I / .~ /; Paul G. Desrochers, Agency Secretary Community Development Director /ph - 7 - - ...........--