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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 2003/12/16 RDA MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 16, 2003 6:00 p.m. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council and a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 8:22 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Rindone, and Chair/Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Salas (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow CONSENT CALENDAR Agency/Councilmember Rindone stated that he would abstain from discussion and voting on Item 2 due to the proximity of his residence to the project. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 7,2003, November 18, 2003 Staff recommendation: Council! Agency approve the minutes. 2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1851, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (SDG&E) FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING AN EXISTING SDG&E VAULT NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POLICE FACILITY PROJECT (CIP PS 149) The vault located in City right-of-way on the west side of Fourth Avenue, immediately north of Memorial Way, falls in the middle of the new sidewalk associated with the construction of the new police facility. In order to relocate the vault to the back of the walk, it is necessary to grant SDG&E an easement. (Director of Engineering; General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Agency adopt the resolution. ACTION: Chair/Mayor Padilla moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0 on Item 1 and 3-0-1 on Item 2, with Agency/Councilmember Salas absent and Agency/ Councilmember Rindone abstaining due to the proximity of his residence to the project. .--------.--.- ----.------. - -----~._~~-_._- . m___- - >0 ---------------- .. ------ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARING 3. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SUP #TC1-02-02, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESTAURANT AND GAME CENTER TO DELETE AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE, INCREASE BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE, AND INCREASE SEATING CAPACITY On November 7, 2003, Agency staff received an application from Anthony Raso to amend the previously approved Special Use Permit by deleting the underground parking garage, increasing the restaurant seating capacity, and increasing the building's gross square footage. The amended project proposes a maximum building occupancy of 125 (La Bella Café - 98 seat capacity) that will function both independently from the adjoining La Bella's Pizzeria and as an annex for over-flow, therefore requiring payment for 50 parking spaces provided off-site via the City's in-lieu parking program (pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code 19.62.040). The operation will share kitchen and storage facilities. In addition, the project will provide family gaming, including pool tables, shuffleboard, and a video game arcade. (Community Development Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Chair/Mayor Padilla opened the public hearing. Community Development Specialist Perez presented the proposed amendment to the special use permit and the restated owner participation agreement. The project applicant, Anthony Raso, requested Council's consideration of a split payment of the in-lieu parking fees, requesting that half be paid prior to issuance of the building permit and the second half be paid when the certificate of occupancy is issued. Agency/Councilmember Rindone asked what provisions had been made to address the banning of alcoholic beverages for underage youth in the arcade section. Mr. Raso replied that he is working with a company to furnish tags for underage youth, thereby prohibiting them from entering the lower billiards area. Agency/Councilmember Rindone expressed his pleasure that the proposed project would provide a safe environment for various youth activities. Agency/Councilmember McCann spoke in favor of the request for a split payment option and believed the proposed project would be an enhancement to downtown Chula Vista and a safe environment for youth. Chair/Mayor Padilla asked whether there would be a problem with the applicant's request for a split payment. Ms. Ladiana responded that the Council could choose to approve the split payment and staff would then modify the condition accordingly. Deputy City Attorney Hull confirmed that the split payment was feasible and consistent with the ordinance. Chair/Mayor Padilla asked staff to clarify the Special Use Permit with regard to alcohol consumption in the game area. Mr. Perez replied that as a condition of granting the Special Use Permit, there would be no alcohol permitted in the arcade. Page 2 CouncillRDA Minutes 12/16/03 PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) Agency/Councilmember Rindone asked about the location of the 50 parking spaces. Ms. Ladiana replied that the condition was written to be site-specific with regard to enhancements on adjacent parking lots. Agency/Councilmember Rindone asked whether or not there was a rear entryway from the parking lot located behind the restaurant. Mr. Perez responded that the rear entryway from the parking lot was included in the proposed project plans. Agency/Councilmember Rindone stated that he would support the project with the understanding that there would be a supervised rear entrance in order to encourage parking in the lot. There being no further members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember McCann moved to approve a split payment by the applicant of the $87,500 in-lieu parking fee, with half the payment due prior to the issuance of the building permit and the second half due when the certificate of occupancy is issued; and offered Agency Resolutions No- 1852 and No. 1853, headings read, texts waived: AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1852, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 8,884 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT AND GAME CENTER (LA BELLA CAFÉ AND CALIFORNIA GAME CENTER) AT 289 G STREET WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1853, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED OWNER PARTICIPATION AREEMENT WITH ANTHONY RASO FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 8,884 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT AND GAME CENTER (LA BELLA CAFÉ AND CALIFORNIA GAME CENTER) AT 289 G STREET WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA The motion carried 4-0. OTHER BUSINESS 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. CHAIR'S REPORTS There were none. 6. AGENCY MEMBER COMMENTS There were none. Page 3 CouncillRDA Minutes 12/16/03 -------------- .. -- - ------------".-'-'----._____n_- -. -...---------------.---..--------.------.--.-- ---~ ADJOURNMENT At 8:44 p.m., Chair/Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to an adjourned regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on January 6, 2004, at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. ~., ~< Susan Bigelow, CMC, Cit Clerk Page 4 Council/RDA Minutes 12/16/03 I L ------