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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1978/11/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday - 7:00 p.m. November 2, 1978 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 of City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California with the following: MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Hyde, Members Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Members Absent None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Cole, Special Counsel Reed, Community Development Director Desrochers, Community Development Coordinator Boyd, Administrative Analyst Sanseverino, Assistant Planner Welch ALSO PRESENT Gene Hargraves, Steve Owens ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by member Egdahl, seconded by Member Scott (Member Gillow and Cox arrived at this time) and carried to approve the minutes of October 5, 1978 as mailed. Chairman Hyde abstained as he was not in attendance at that meeting. ITEM NO. 2 - PUBLIC HEARING: BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CITY'S REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Community Development Director Desrochers reiterated comments on the agenda state- ment noting the purpose of the biennial review according to the State Community Redevelopment Law and indicated that it has been properly noticed. The director gave a brief progress report on each of the three redevelopment projects within the City. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. Chairman Hyde, because of no immediate response from those in attendance, explained that the public may be at a disadvantage of understanding the purpose of the hearing. He briefly commented on the Town Centre I project regarding Mr. Zogob's development and the Town Centre II shopping center expansion project. In response to Member Gillow's query on the Bayfront progress, Community Develop- ment Director Desrochers stated that with the Agency's concurrence, this item be discussed under item #6. There being no further comments the public hearing was declared closed. ITEM NO. 3a - RESOLUTION NO. 143 - ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR BAY FRONT REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78 In accordance with Article 6, Section 33080.1 of the California Community Redevel- opment Law,~every redevelopment agency is required to file an annual report for each of its redevelopment areas. 11/2/78 -2- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 2, 1978 Community Development Director Desrochers commented that despite Proposition 13, the Bayfront bond issue is solvent and able to meet its obligations with adequate reserves. Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 3b ~- RESOLUTION NO. 144 - ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78 Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 3c - RESOLUTION NO. 145 - ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR TOWN CENTRE II REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78 Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 4 - RESOLUTION NO. 146 - AUTHORIZING CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH BAY BOULEVARD CORPORATION On October 5, 1978, the Redevelopment Agency discussed the proposed development of 6.5 + acres of land north of E Street at Bay Boulevard by Mr. Joe Street and partners. Before Coastal Commission and Planning design reviews, the Agency must first consider an Owner Participation Agreement in this regard. At the October 5.Agancy meeting, members discussed the Owner Participation Agreement and specifically a section about the developer's encroachment rights. Also, there were some reservations expressed regarding pursuit of the RV park development. 11/2/78 -3- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 2, 1978 Chairman Hyde welcomed Joe Street, Jr. to the meeting and invited him to speak if he desired. Mr. Desrochers, in response to Member Scott's query, noted that this item was carried over tonight because all members were not present last month and there were still some questions about the RV park limitations. Chairman Hyde again adressed Mr. Street, this time inviting him to speak on this matter. Community Development Director Desrochers informed Agency members that Exhibit B of the resolution included a color photo and various site and floor plans of the development. Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 5 - REPORT: ORANGE DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT COMPANY Under the terms of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the Agency and Orange Development & Investment Company, the names of the tenants to the Agency along with a plot plan, graphics ana øther materials are to be submitted. Staff requests that the Agency accept or reject the tenants at this time rather than have the firm expend an inordinate amount of time and money without Agency input. Mr. Desrochers reiterated his comments on the agenda statement regarding the type of food establishments involved and the prices on the menu. Mr. Hargraves indicated that Orange Development & Investment Company has finally arrived at a site plan for the develppment. The developer gave Agency members a brief description of each of the proposed developments noting that the coffee shop operation could be described as more than an "upgraded Denny's." He con- tinued that his company has signed leases with Howard Johnson's New Edition, All the King's Men and is executing a lease with McDonald's; the contract with Travelodge is firm. Mr. Desrochers questioned menu samples of each of the eating establishments, stating that it was important in his opinion that a wide variety of choices be available. The menus were presented to the Agency for their review by the devel- oper. 11 /2/78 -4- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 2, 1978 The director informed the Agency that the EIR is being reviewed by the Environmental Review Coordinator and the plans would be processed through the Planning Commission. Member E~dahl stated that he was in opposition to a fast food operation such as McDonald s. Chairman Hyde agreed with Member Egdahl but noted that the City is looking for something that would attract people to the Bayfront, that the public could afford and that has some degree of high quality. Discussion ensued with regard to the McDonald's operation and a proposed drive-thru facility in particular. In response to members' comments on the elimination of the drive-thru, Mr. Hargraves stated that McDonald's was not receptive to this idea since they have been far more successful with the drive-thru facility. Further discussion ensued regarding freeway-oriented signing and a Disposition and Development Agreement for this development. Mr. Desrochers noted that certain condi- tions addressing themselves to plans and architectural review will be incorporated in the DDA. It was moved by Chairman Hyde and seconded by Member Scott that Mr. Hargraves be advised that the Agency is not receptive to having a drive-thru feature associated with the fast food restaurant proposed. The motion passed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Hyde, Scott, Cox, Gillow Noes: Member Egdahl Absent: None M~ Hargraves pointed out that his firm has been in contact with hundreds of potential tenants. He further stated that the tenants before the Agency tonight are the best suited for this project. It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried to accept the report including~ the plot plan as presented~ ànd amendedc(without drive- thru) . ITEM NO. 6 - REPORT: PREPARATION OF LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM At th: public hearing on October 5, there were some major objections expressed on certaln elements of the LCP, particularly the construction of Tidelands Avenue through the Sweetwater Marsh, the development of all of the D Street fill and the intensity of the development on Gunpowder Point. This does not mean that' some con- struction or development is not possible, only that what has been proposed is not sufficiently sensitive to the environmental issues. A re-examination of the Bay- front Plan is one alternative for pursuing the LCP as drafted. A development 11 /2/78 -5- Redevelopment Agency Meetinq November 2, 1978 proposal may be identified that would include Tidelands Avenue construction through the Sweetwater Marsh. Community Development Coordinator Boyd reported that on Monday, October 30, represen- tatives from the City of Chula Vista, Coast Regional Commission, State Coastal Com- mission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game, Gruen Gruen + Associates and Congressman Van Deerlin's office met in San Francisco. The workshop session held that day enabled those in attendance to identify several development projects supportable by the Coastal Commissions and wildlife agencies. Mr. Boyd explained that staff decided to take a "clean slate" approach at that meeting. Copies of two maps were taken to the meeting: One noting only the exist- ing marshes and uplands, the other with Tidelands Avenue depicted. The Coordinator discussed the major development alternatives identified including: 1. Construction of Tidelands Avenue on pylons, if it is to be constructed through Sweetwater Marsh. 2. Preservation of a portion of the D Street fill for a Least Tern nesting area. 3. Establishment of Gunpowder Point as an ecological preserve/wildlife park accessible to people. 4. Realignment of the southerly extension of Tidelands Avenue to skirt the F/G Street marsh. 5. Construction of the existing southerly access road to Gunpowder Point with culverts for tidal flow and Lightfooted Clapper Rail passage underneath. 6. Elimination of existing northerly access road to Gunpowder Point. 7. Lowering of westerly edge elevation of Gunpowder Point for marsh habitat growth to facilitate Lightfooted Clapper Rail passage along western edge of Gunpowder Point. 8. Greater than a one-to-one ratio between new constructed marsh acreage and ~c~èage'Œfmarsh dæstroyed through construction. 9. D Street fill development is possible in some areas if it is compatible with Least Tern nesting area. 10. Development of the existing agricultural lands is acceptable if marshes are properly buffered. Mr. Boyd continued that as a result of the aforementioned, it is staff's recom- mendation that the plan be processed with the following three mÐdifications: 1. Tidelands Avenue be realigned to skirt the F/G Street Marsh. 2. In providing vehicular access to Gunpowder Point, a bridge of some 11/2/78 -6- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 2, 1978 type will be constructed to facilitate tidal wash and allow Lightfooted Clapper Rail to move from marsh to marsh. 3. To dedicate a portion of the D Street fill for Least Tern habitat. After considerable discussion relative to the significance of the modifications, it was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried to accept the report with the three proposed modifications. ITEM NO.7 - RESOLUTION NO. 147 - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH OWENS/ARAIZA, ARCHI- TECTS FOR DESIGN OF A BAY FRONT FREEWAY SIGN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS Ä Request for ·Proposal has been distributed to area architectural firms for a consulting contract for Bayfront freeway signs. Staff recommended the Agency contract with Owens/Araiza for the signs. The contract includes preparation of design drawings and preliminary estimates for the preferred concept and its presen- tation to various agencies. The contract amount for the preparation of design drawings and preliminary estimates is $3,500; proceeds from the Bayfront bond sale are the available source of funds for this purpose. Offered by Member Cox, the reading of the· text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 8 - REPORT: FOCUS AREA DEVELOPMENT Mr. Zogob's architect, Don Innis, is in the process of"€lesigntng tbec I^esidenti.äl uni ts. The units of one and two-story design will range from 1,100 sq. ft. to 1,670 sq. ft. Staff is conferring with Stone & Youngberg and Bond Counsel, and is scheduled to meet with the Merrill Lynch group to firm up Agency financing. The status of the UDAG application previously submitted to HUD is not yet known. Toups Corporation is studying the balance of the focus area development for the preparation of an environmental report. The'Planning Commission is scheduled to hear the EIR on November 8. Tenants and property owners of the parcels to be acquired have been contacted. It is difficult now, though, for owners or tenants to search for new locations until acquisition offers have been made. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Cox and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 9 - REPORT: NEW DEVELOPMENT STATUS Projects scheduled to go before the Design Review Board include: 1) condominium project at Del Mar and G Street; 2) professional building at Garrett and F Street; 3) office building at Landis and F Street; 4) La Bella Pizza Garden expansion. 11 /2/78 -7- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 2, 1978 Construction of a professional building on H Street (Komendera) and the First Federal building site at Third and H will begin shortly. Additionally, the Ronis-Gomez building on Third Avenue is nearing completion. Finally, the Third Avenue improve- ments will be advertised for bid in mid-December. County Center Work on the initial phase is scheduled to begin after the first of the year. The County Board of Supervisors has allocated $1.5 million to commence grading and foundation work for the 16-acre site. Long-term financing of the center could stem from the issuance of Redevelopment Agency Lease Revenue bonds as origina11Y planned but no final decision has been made. It was moved by Member Cox, seconded by Member Scott and unanimously carried to accept the report. ITEM NO. 10 - RESOLUTION NO. 148 - ADOPTING THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE TOWN CENTRE FOCUS AREA Now that the Design Review Board, Project Area Committee and the Redevelopment Agency have given conceptual approval of a Master Plan for the focus area, the Agency should consider a resolution officially adopting it. This is necessary for two reasons: 1) reference in the Disposition and Development Agreement to an "adopted Master Plan"; 2) financial institutions have expressed concern that there is no "officially" adopted plan. Offered by Member Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Member Scott, Cox, Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow Noes: None Absent: None ITEM NO. 11 - Report: STATUS OF TOWN CENTRE II The Community Development Director reported that he has met with owners of the shopping center. A question arose about relocation of the Sears' TBA store. The Traffic Engineer is tabulating the results of the traffic count with regard to the temporary 5th Avenue street closure. These results will be disclosed in the next few weeks. In response to Chairman Hyde's concern about problems encountered, Mr. Desrochers stated that we must see that the project is feasible. It was moved by Member Scott, seconded by Member Gillow and unanimously carried to accept the report. MEMBERS' COMMENTS Member Cox commented on the Town Centre and Bayfront projects. He expressed his pleasure about Town Centre efforts and expressed frustrations with the Bayfront 11 /2/78 -8- Redevelopment Agency Meeting November 2, 1978 program. He also commented on the possibility of looking into a project in the second phase of the Bayfront development similar to that of Dave Winfield's Super- star Vill age. Mr. Desrochers remarked that correspondence was relayed to Mr. Winfield's architect, Mr. Wheeler. The architect indicated they may be interested in the South Bay area if the Oceanside location fell through. Chairman Hyde informed staff of his concern with getting "too far ahead" of the Agency on other developments for the project. Executive Director Cole informed the Agency of a continued City Council meeting following this meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. to the regularly scheduled meeting of December 7, 1978. i 11/2/78