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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1985/07/02 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, July 2, 1985 Public Services Building 7:13 p.m. Council Chambers ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Cox; Members Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott, Moore STAFF PRESENT: Assi stant Ci ty Manager Asmus, Agency Attorney Harron, Communi ty Development Director Desrochers, Housing Coordinator Gustafson ITEM NO. 1 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to approve the minutes of May 23, June 6, and June 11, 1985, as mailed. ITEM NO. 2 - REPORT: STATUS OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. HOUSING PROJECT a. RESOLUTION 601 - APPROVING REVISION FOR SCHEDULING CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. HOUSING PROJECT. b. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR DRAINAGE TREATMENT OF OLEANDER AVENUE CULVERT On June 11, the Agency received a report and considered a resolution approvin~ a constructi on schedul i ng revi si on for the Housi ng Opportuni ti es, Inc. (HOI housing project. That item was continued to this date so that further information could be obtained and so that ancillary issues could be explored. Mr. Paul Steiger, representi ng HO I, indicated hi s concurrence wi th staff's report and recommendations approving the revision for scheduli ng the construction as well as the appropriation of funds for the drainage treatment of the Oleander Avenue culvert. In response to Member Malcolm's question, Agency Attorney Harron stated that in conversation with the Housing Coordinator, delays in this project can be partially attributed to the City. Therefore, it would be difficult to find HOI in default. Member Malcolm stated that according to the City Engineer the delay was caused by inaccurate plans. Assistant City Manager Asmus repl ied that in hi s judgment the delays were caused by the City based on their decisions regarding Engineering, including treatment of the drainage system. City Engineer Lippitt discussed the background of the plan processing for this project. In October 1984, HOI's plans were determined not to be acceptable by the pl an checkers. Upon resubmittal to City staff in November, they were deemed acceptable. He explained that due to the complexity of this type of project, specifically the pipe under 01 eander, the amount of staff time expended on this project has not been unreasonable. -.-----..--.--.,-.-....---"'.---.-.-----.- - Redevelopment Agency - 2 - July 2, 1985 Further discussion ensued regarding assessing property owners upstream for the drainage treatment. In response, City Engineer Lippitt stated this probably woul d be acceptabl e from the 1 egal standpoi nt, however, the administrative costs might be much more difficult to justify. Member McCandliss questioned the status of this project because of the delays invol ved. In response, Housing Coordinator Gustafson explained the relationship between City staff and the developer relative to the 1985 Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue, i ncl udi ng arrangi ng FHA fi nanci ng in order to obtain lower interest rates for the project's units. The anticipated unit sales costs are approximately $80,000. The Agency expressed concern with the additional appropri ati on of funds requested for thi s project. Housi ng Coordi nator Gustafson further di scussed HOI's participation in the 1985 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue. The developer has 34 months from the date of the issuance (the end of June) to utilize these funds. Member Malcolm suggested waiting until the project is compl eted before the Agency appropri ates additional funds. The project shoul d be viewed as a whol e; additionally, by appropri ati ng more money the Agency is assuri ng the developer a 10% profit. RESOLUTION IIAu OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDL ISS, the readi ng of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted. (Member Malcolm opposed.) Di scussi on foll owi ng regardi ng requi ri ng off-si te drai nage of the developer. City Engineer Lippitt explained that in this case, the $104,000 covers two projects including the downstream project. Mr. Paul Steiger, President, HOI, explained that originally these improvements were not included as a requirement of the tentative map. The ma in effect of requiring these improvements, therefore, would raise the cost of the units. He added that previous discussions with the Engineering staff indicated that downstream improvements were to be a CIP project that shoul d have been the responsibility of the City. In response, City Engineer Lippitt stated that the improvements may have been part of the 5-year CIP Program. However, he could not assure that the project was to be completed prior to completion of the HOI project. Agency Attorney Harron stated that off-site condi ti ons must be reasonably related to the improvements itself. Si nce this parti cul ar project necessi tates the improvements, it woul d seem appropri ate to require the developer to incur the costs. MSUC (Cox/Moore) refer to staff to look into what portion, if any, the City should provide additional funding for (bridge, culvert, piping) and bring back on July 18. -"--........... -- - ----.- --. ----------------------~-_...- Redevelopment Agency - 3 - July 2, 1985 ITEM NO. 3 - REPORT: REQUEST TO EXTEND ANTHONY'S FISH GROTTO AND DAYS INN MOTEL TEMPORARY FREEWAY-ORIENTED SIGNS FOR A 3-YEAR PERIOD In 1982, the Redevelopment Agency approved temporary, freeway-ori ented si gns for Anthony's Fi sh Grotto and the Days Inn Motel located on the Chul a Vi sta Bayfront. The sign permits were for 3 years and expire in July 1985. Due to the current status of development within the Bayfront and its 1 imited attraction as a communi ty , both Anthony's and Days Inn have requested an extension of their sign permits. Discussion ensued regarding the success of the businesses in that area. Member McCandl iss stated that she would normally vote against these types of si gns. However, until more development is situated on the Bayfront, it would be inappropriate to remove the freeway signs. MSC (McCandliss/Cox) to accept staff recommendation to grant a 3-year extensi on on the temporary freeway-oriented si gns. (Members Malcolm and Scott opposed.) ITEM NO. 4 - RESOLUTION 602 - APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH WINN-CUTRI ARCHITECTS AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAME The Agency approved the selection of Winn-Cutri as architects for the Bayfront Nature Interpreti ve Center on May 23 of thi s year. In order to sati sfy certain staff concerns regardi ng the archi tect 's responsi bil i ti es, associate consultant's responsibility, the means of constructi on supervi si on, and fee structures for the consultants and architect, a standard American Institute of Architect's agreement was used as a sample for the City's agreement. Communi ty Development Di rector Desrochers exp 1 ai ned the need to expedi te the servi ces of Winn-Cutri. The Redevelopment Agency will be the permi tti ng authority regardi ng the Gunpowder Poi nt issue. According to the map provided by the Coastal Commi ss i on, Gunpowder Point is in the local juri sdi cti on. Therefore, staff's interpretation is that Coastal Commission submittal is not required. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER SCOTT, the readi ng of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. Member McCandliss indicated that the City needs to quickly resolve the issue of designating the use of the Interpretive Center for family entertainment or educati onal purposes. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that additional information regarding the type of use would be brought back to the Agency. - --------.--. Redevelopment Agency - 4 - July 2, 1985 ITEM NO. 5 - RESOLUTION 603 - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH FRANK AND EUNICE COOMBS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 231 THIRD AVENUE Mr. Frank Coombs has submitted a pl an for the constructi on of a commerci al building at 231 Third Avenue. The Design Review Committee recommends approval of thi s proj ect. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION 604 - APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND JOSEPH N. AND BONNEY T. WIKKERING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AT 353 CHURCH AVENUE Dr. and Mrs. Wikkering propose to replace an existing single family dwelling located at 353 Church Avenue with a one-story medical office building. A land use permit for the medical office use was approved by the Agency on May 23 and the project was exempt from environmental review. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MALCOLM, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. In response to the Agency's question regarding parking fees, Communi ty Development Director Desrochers stated that parking costs are dependent on the land use, etc. The present parking structure charges approximately $7,000 per space including the land. Chairman Cox, in reference to Item 5 (Coombs), questioned the cost to provide all ey improvements. Communi ty Development Director Desrochers explained that thi s is addressed on page 2 of the owner participation agreement in paragraph #4. MSUC (Moore/Scott) to have staff review the parking spac e cost per applicant in the promotion district and come back with the pros and cons for increases. ITEM NO. 7 - RESOLUTION 605 - ADOPTING THE TOWN CENTRE OUTDOOR DISPLAY POLICY At their meeting of June 6, 1985, the Redevelopment Agency voted to continue this item for additional information regarding City-wide ramifications of the policy. Therefore, a compari son of the proposed pol icy and exi sti ng outsi de sales and di spl ay provi si ons of the Municipal Code has been prepared for Agency revi ew. Staff concludes that the outdoor display policy for the Town Centre is somewhat more restrictive than the existing City-wide ordinance and specifi cally addresses a further step towards the achi evement of a "vi 11 age environment" within the Town Centre. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER McCANDLISS, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent. (Member Scott opposed.) ---..--.-... - -----_.,---- Redevelopment Agency - 5 - July 2, 1985 Member Scott indicated that he was opposed to have the policy be brought back in one year per staff's recommendation. ITEM NO. 8 - RESOLUTION - ENTERING INTO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH DONALD R. HEYE Mr. Donald Heye has submitted a plan for the expansion of the existing Hyspan manufacturi ng pl ant at 1685 Brandywi ne Avenue. A Draft Negati ve Decl arati on was issued by the Envi ronmental Review Coordinator and the Design Revi ew Committee recommends conditional approval of the proposed design. Mr. Donald R. Heye, representing Hyspan Precision Products, 1685 Brandywine Avenue, Chul a Vi sta, expressed hi s concerns regardi ng staff's recommendati on to del ete the parki ng within the 40' setback area. Mr. Heye suggested that the landscaped area in the front of the building could be utilized for the plant employees' enjoyment. A chain link fence is also recommended in order to provide an unobstructed landscape buffer adjacent to the roadway as well as providing security to the building. Planning Di rector K remp 1 cl ari fi ed that staff is not opposed to the applicant's concern to achieve security for his plant by erecting a chain link fence. However, the manner in which this fencing is achieved is of concern to staff. For example, when traveling down Otay Valley Road, hopefully, a scenic corridor will be viewed. It is staff's intention that the picnic area proposed for the plant employees can be created with minimal intrusion into the property. Currently, parking in the front setback is inappropriate except for perhaps the entry drive. If, however, the parking condition turns out to be an issue later, staff can review this periodically. The main issues which staff needs to address include placement of the fence, image of the street, amount of landscape setback, and what is anticipated to be created along the roadway in terms of a scenic route. I n response to Chai rman Cox's question, Planning Di rector Krempl indicated that the appl i cant takes excepti on to i terns a and b of the condi ti ons of approval set by the Desi gn Revi ew Commi ttee, rel ati ng to the parki ng setback and the chain 1 ink fence. Mr. Krempl further cl arifi ed that staff is not entirely opposed to a chain 1 ink fence. However, the main obj ecti on is placement of the fence, which should be even with the building. MS (Cox/Moore) to amend the conditions of approval to del ete i terns a and b. (The moti on fail ed 1-4, Members Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott, Moore opposed. ) Member Malcolm mentioned that he is interested in assisting the developer to become as successful as possible. However, this should not be accomplished at the sake of revising the guidelines. Mr. Heye explained that the Desi gn Review Committee has recommended the installation of a wrought iron fence. He displayed a revised map depicting this type of fencing which also included the deletion of five parking spaces. -------~---~~---- Redevelopment Agency - 6 - July 2, 1985 MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to refer thi s i tern to staff for review of the wrought iron fence configuration and review by the Desi gn Review Committee on July 18. ITEM NO. 9 - a) RESOLUTION 606 - ENTERING I NTO AN AGREEMENT WI TH GEORGE S. NOLTE & ASSOCIATES TO UNDERTAKE ENGINEERING STUDIES FOR THE WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF OTAY VALLEY ROAD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY SOUTH OF THE ROADWAY b) RESOLUTION 607 - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH WALKER SCOTT PROPERTIES/PALM FOR THE SHARING OF CONSULTANT FEES A proposal from Walker Scott Properti es/Palm to retain the servi ces of George S. Nolte & Associates to undertake an engi neeri ng study for the wi deni ng and improvement of Otay Valley Road and development of the property south of the roadway was approved by the Agency on June 20. The proposal further stipulated that Walker Scott Properties/Palm would pay one half of the estimated $80,000 to complete the study. Therefore, the Agency is requested to approve a contract with the engineering firm to undertake the study and to approve an agreement with Walker Scott Properties/Palm for payment to the City of one-half the contract amount. RESOLUTIONS OFFERED BY CHAIRMAN COX, the reading of the texts was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted unanimously. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Chairman Cox requested that the Bayfront Conservancy Trust and Bayfront street name change items be docketed for the Agency meeting of July 18. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None MEMBERS' COMMENTS: a. Member Malcolm expressed concern that the Agency agenda does not include a consent calendar, parti cul arly for resolutions. He suggested staff consider setting up a consent calendar for this purpose. b. Member McCandl i ss noted that upon staff research, it was di scovered that the request for proposals for environmental health services was authorized by the Redevelopment Agency. Member Moore added that thi s authori zati on was unanimously approved by the Agency. ADJOURNMENT at 8:50 p.m. to the mid-month at 4 p.m. WPC 1735H --------.-~-,_.__._.._.__._.._..__._-------._._._-------~