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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1985/02/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, February 7, 1985 Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm (arrived late), McCand1iss, Scott, Moore MEMBERS ABSENT None STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Assistant Agency Attorney Gill, Communi ty Development Director Desrochers, Redevelopment Coordi nator Zegler, Housing Coordinator Gustafson ALSO PRESENT Paul Thoryk, Bennet Greenwald, Don Robinson ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes of January 3 and 17, 1985, as mail ed. ITEM NO. 2 - RESOLUTION a) NO. 588 - READOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-82-8 AND ADDENDUM B THERETO, AND APPROVING DESIGN FOR BROWN DERBY BRASSERIE RESOLUTION b) - ENTERING INTO A LEASE FOR OFF SITE PARKING RESOLUTION c) NO. 589 - APPROVING GRANT DEED FOR THE SALE OF PARCEL 3 TO PAUL THORYK In accordance with the executed Disposition and Development Agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Paul Thoryk, Mr. Thoryk submitted plans for the Brown Derby Brasserie. Staff recommends that the Agency readopt the Negative Declaration approvi ng design for the Brown Derby Brasserie subj ect to conditions recommended by the Design Review Committee, enter into a 1 ease agreement with Paul Thoryk for the use of 22 parki ng spaces wi thi n the Bayfront Pa rk, and approve a Grant Deed for the sale of parcel 3 to Paul Thoryk. Mr. Paul Thoryk, Paul Thoryk and Associates, 1157 Columbia Street, San Diego, narrated a s 1 ide presentation depicting the Brown Derby Brasserie. He emphasized the early Southwest landscaping, which is similar to the Presidio Park. Mr. Thoryk remarked that when plans were presented for financing to thei r fi nanci al institution, the payment for off-si te parking was not anticipated. Therefore, he requested that the Agency waive the parking cost. Mr. Thoryk noted the diffi culty of uti 1 i zi ng thi s si te due to its tri angul ar shape, and he poi nted out that when the parcel was ori gi nally advertised for sale, plans did not include parking fees. ---..-..-.-......, Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 2 - February 7, 1985 Community Development Director Desrochers interjected that when the project was fi rst di scussed, staff did not know the exact size of the building, so the number of parking spaces required could not be determined. Therefore, staff has attempted to work out an agreement for uti1 i zati on of parking spaces and compensation for their use. Mr. Thoryk offered to incur the cost of insurance and any additi ona 1 1 andscapi ng that should be provi ded. He reiterated that the need for additional parking was not understood before the agreements were drawn up. In order to provi de ampl e parki ng, 1 andscapi ng coul d be cut down, but thi s would detract from the structure. Discussion ensued regarding the previous developer of this property, C. W. Cl ark. They had proposed to buil d a Crystal's Restaurant on the si te and their agreement stipulated a $1500 per year fee for six additional parking spaces. Member McCand1iss expressed her only concern is that the designation of that parking is for overflow. If the area becomes as successful as anticipated, parking problems are foreseen. Mr. Thoryk also noted that the building is designed to have view corridors of the harbor. However, he di d not know how long the harbor vi ew woul d be avail abl e. (Member Malcolm arrived at this time, 7:20 p.m.) Further discussion involved the designation of an assessment district in the area (which includes participation by E1 Torito's, Day's Inn, and Anthony's) and freeway orientation. RESOLUTIONS A AND B OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Member McCandliss complimented Mr. Thoryk on hi s desi gn. Member Scott suggested that staff shou1 d come back to the Agency after they have renegotiated the parking fee figure. He suggested that the off-street parki ng fee shoul d ei ther be pi cked up by the Ci ty or spread out among the assessment district. Member Malcolm stated that since the Coastal Commission would be revising its interpretive guidelines, he suggested the developer submit his plans as soon as possibl e. - -----.--.---,-.----+---- Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 3 - Februa ry 7, 1 985 The developer replied that an application has been submitted to the Coastal Commission pending approval of the Redevelopment Agency. The Commission will hear this item at their March 12 meeting. MSUC (Scott/McCa ndl i ss) to send this resolution (enteri ng into a 1 ease for off-site parking) back to staff to assure that developer and Agency know what is going on. ITEM NO. 3 REPORT: MARINA GATEWAY UTILITY STUDY As part of the Owner Participation Agreement for the Marina Gateway Project (17 acres at Bay Boulevard and "J" Street), an underground utility master plan was to be prepared and considered prior to the start of the second phase of construction. The developer is about to begin the second phase and, therefore, has submitted a report re1 ati ve to the underground for Agency consideration. Mr. Don Robinson, Utility Specialists Inc., 4879 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, 92123-1643, narrated a sl ide presentati on depicting the utility undergroundi ng. Member Malcolm asked if the developer would be amenable to providing some covenant to change the design of his structure if the Agency accepts staff's recommendati on to i ncl ude wai vers for the undergroundi ng requi rements. Due to technology, some desi gn changes cou1 d occur. In response, Mr. Bennet Greenwald, Greenwald/McDonald, 2635 Camino del Rio South, Ste. 107, San Diego, 92108, indicated assuming that technology were available or changes could be made, it would cost approximately $800,000, which would be a difficult amount to agree to. Chairman Cox noted that the obvious burden on the developer to underground the KV line is excessive. Al though undergroundi ng of all kv lines is recommended, the Chairman stated he would favor a waiver as opposed to a deferral of undergrounding. Additional costs would include undergrounding of the 69KV lines which would probably be a very mi nuscul e cost of undergrounding. And, of course, it is unknown how far in the future new technology will occur. Mr. Robinson pointed out that undergrounding would also cause problems with SDG&E. He antici pated that si ngl e 1 i nes wi th 12kv overbui 1 d for just that area wou1 d cost $775,000. Additional i nci dental 1 i ne undergrounding woul d cost in the area of $1.5 million. MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the report. ITEM NO.4 REPORT: ISSUING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR DESIGN OF THE NATURE CENTER ON GUNPOWDER POINT At the December meeting, the Agency reviewed a suggested program of activities for the proposed Nature Interpretive Center on Gunpowder Point. Members al so voted to appropriate $5,000 to fund a competition for purposes of producing a design concept for the center. The Agency has a1 ready indicated its desire to have a nature center ready for dedication commemorating the City's 75th anniversary in October 1986. Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 4 - February 7, 1985 Executive Director Goss noted that the only change to the Request for Propos a 1 s woul d be under Item No. 6 IIDesign Submittals by Invitation,lI regarding the amount of the awards and the tentative time schedule allowing for time to gather suggestions from the public regarding the design competition. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept the report and authori ze staff to issue the Request for Proposals. Community Development Director Desrochers mentioned that the Agency may want to hold an exhibition promoting community involvement in the selection of a desi gn. ITEM NO. 5 - RESOLUTION NO. 560 - AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE PREPARATION OF A MARSH RESTORATION PROGRAM In Apri 1 1984, the Redevelopment Agency authori zed discussions with the Ca 1 iforni a State Coastal Conservancy after the Coastal Commi ssi on's approval of the Land Use Plan. In 1984, Propositions 18 and 19, which provided bond funds for the protection of endangered speci es and the preservati on of environmentally sensitive areas, were passed. The bulk of these funds are to be admi ni stered by the Coastal Conservancy. Upon a revi ew of our Land Use Pl an and the recently approved Specific Pl an, the Coastal Conservancy staff recommends our project be favorably consi dered by the Board of Di rectors of the Conservancy for funding. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. UNANIMOUS CONSENT RESOLUTION NO. 561 - DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY OWNED BY JOENEAL STREET, AS TRUSTEE OF THE STREET 1978 TRUST DATED DECEMBER 28, 1978, FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY RESOLUTION NO. 562 - DETERMINING AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS, TO-WIT: THE LEASE HOLD INTEREST OF SANTA FE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AS SUCCESSOR TO BAYFRONT STEEL, INC. AND THE LEASE HOLD INTEREST OF STREET PROPERTIES, INC. AND JOENEAL STREET FOR PURPOSES OF IMPLEMENTING THE BAYFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY Assi stant Agency Attorney Gill commented that the Street condemnati on is a friendly condemnation. _._._-_.,_.~._,-~-,._--- Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 5 - February 7, 1985 RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the readi ng of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 6 - REPORT: PROPOSED LEGISLATION REGARDING TAX INCREMENT SET-ASIDE FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING RESOLUTION NO. 563 - PROPOSING LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 33483 OF THE STATE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE ALLOWING ADJUSTMENT OF THE TAX INCREMENT SET -ASIDE FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSI NG At their December meeting, the Agency requested that a legislative amendment be drafted to allow the Agency to adjust the 1 eve 1 of a tax increment contribution to the Low and Moderate-Income Housing Fund. Such an amendment has been drafted for Agency members' review. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MC CANDLISS. the readi ng of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. In response to Member Malcolm's questi on, Community Development Di rector Desrochers i ndi cated that staff coul d prepa re a more detai 1 ed report re~ardin~ the proposed legislation. He added that staff will provide in ormatl0n to the Community Redevelopment Agencies Association to solicit their support as well. Housing Coordinator Gustafson indicated that the legislation will be returned to the Redevelopment Agency before it is forwarded to . ITEM NO. 7 - STATUS REPORT: OTAY VALLEY ROAD PROJECT AREA The Ci ty Cl erk has adverti sed for two vacanci es on the Otay Valley Road Project Area Committee. Only one application has been received so far from the recycl i ng park. Staff will contact homeowners associations in order to solicit additional applications. The Project Area Committee completed review of the implementation plan/design gui del i nes 1 ast Thursday, January 31. The gui del i nes establi shed standards for subdivisions and development within the project area. The document will now be presented to the Planning Commission on February 27. The Project Area Commi ttee will then consider the fi na 1 document at their meeting of February 11; therefore, the Agency can expect to receive the guidelines for approval on March 7. Staff he1 d a meeti ng wi th property owners of parcel s on the south si de of Otay Valley Road on January 30, 1985, in order to develop a public/private pl anning effort towards a coordi nated development of thi s area. The major issues effecti ng all property owners include the widening and ultimate alignment of Otay Valley Road, the provision of additional sewer service, coordination of grading and access roads to parcels south of Otay Vall ey Road, and the treatment of the riverway which is proposed on a riprapped channel and linear park. --------.-------",.-...- Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 6 - February 7, 1985 Over the past several months, property owners of the recycling park have made a major effort to clean up this area. There is still much clean up activity that has to be done, however, i nc1 udi ng debri s and paper 1 i tter whi ch is strewn throughout the vacant lots in the area. Staff continues to make efforts to work with the property owners to expedite the cleanup and maintenance of this area. Staff is also working with several parties who are interested in purchasi ng and redevel opi ng parcel sin the park whi ch woul d provi de substanti al improvement over present 1 and uses. Revi ew of these proposa 1 s is currently on hold pending approval of the implementation plans/design guidelines. Member Moore suggested that the Di rector prepare a memo outl ining the time spent by the Project Area Committee for the express purpose of reviewing the design guideline addendum (i.e., hours spent, meetings held). DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS a. Executive Director Goss reported that the Town Centre Manor will restart constructi on on "F" Street. James Wermer is the new contractor and they expect completion of the structure at the end of May. b. Rega rdi ng the lack of i nc orne tax forms at the public library, the Di rector reported that the supply of forms had been depleted twice. Additional forms, however, can be obtained at Assemblyman Peace's office. MEMBERS' COMMENTS a. Member Scott remarked that more attenti on shoul d be drawn to parking available on the third level of the parking structure. Member McCandliss added that the directional signs on the third level are not clearly designated. In response, the Director stated that the consultant will be studyi ng the enti re parki ng s ituati on downtown and these comments coul d be addressed. b. Member Scott expressed concerns with the grounds in front of the United Artists Theatre which are usually covered with litter. Community Development Director Desrochers remarked that the United Artists Theatre management is responsi bl e for mai ntenance of the grounds and have been requested to clean up the area. Staff will make periodic requests regarding this complaint. ADJOURNMENT at 8:17 p.m. to the mid-month of Thursday, February 21, 1985, at 4:00 p.m. ~ Desrochers, Executive Secretary WPC l420H ---....--.,-- -- ---.--.------.--". ---.---- ..