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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/03/19 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 March 19, 2002 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 7:55 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas and Chair/Mayor Horton ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Padilla (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney Kahcny, and City Clerk Big¢low CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommendation: The Redevelopment Agency/City Council approve the minutes of February 19, 2002 2. AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1770, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 1) APPROVING THE PALOMAR STREET ENTRYWAY BEAUTIFICATION CONCEPT PLAN AND APPROPRIATING $170,000 FROM MERGED PROJECT AREA TAX ALLOCATION BOND PROCEEDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BEAUTIFICATION ELEMENTS; AND 2) WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ESTRADA LAND PLANNING, INC. FOR PREPARATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR iMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALOMAR STREET BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT The Palomar Street segment between Frontage Road (Interstate 5) and Industrial Boulevard is one of three City entry corridors included in the entryway beautification project, which is intended to provide enticing entryways to the City's downtown and waterfront areas. Estrada Land Planning, Inc. (Estrada) is under contract with the City to complete the entryway beautification concept plans for the Palomar Street segment, as well as "E" and "H" Streets between Interstate 5 and Broadway. Estrada has completed Phase 1 of the Palomar Street segment, which includes preparation of the concept plan for the architectural treatments of the proposed sound walls, enhanced parkway and CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) median hardscape, banners within the public right-of-way, and accommodations for future plant installation on the south side. The Palomar Street design was initiated to coincide with the planned widening of this roadway segment, which is scheduled to be advertised for construction bids in June 2002. Approval of the proposed concept plan and appropriation of funds for implementation of the beautification elements, including the consultant agreement to prepare construction drawings and perform construction administration services, is required prior to commencing Phase 2 of the project. (Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Redevelopment Agency adopt the resolution. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUPS- 01-05) TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH AND LUBE CENTER AT 1616 THIRD AVENUE/304 MONTGOMERY STREET WITHIN THE SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Perla Barraza/Smart-Mex, Incorporated ("applicant") is proposing to construct an automatic car wash and lube center at 1616 Third Avenue/304 Montgomery Street, within the boundaries of the Southwest Redevelopment Project Area. The project site is adjacent to a variety of commemial uses along Third Avenue, such as restaurants, automobile repair and paint shops, medical offices, storage facilities, and the historic Otay Baptist Church. The applicant proposes to redevelop an underutilized parcel to a higher and better use, which will assist in the elimination of physical and economic blighting conditions, create jobs, and provide a necessary service for this area of the City. The proposed land use is consistent with the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and the Southwest Redevelopment Plan. (Community Development Director) Senior Community Development Specialist Tapia presented the proposed project and the applicant's proposed changes in response to concerns expressed by some Planning Commissioners. Community Development Specialist Del Valle explained the advantages of the proposed project, which included assisting with the elimination of physical and blighting conditions in the southwest region, creating jobs, generating tax increment revenues, and providing a necessary service to the community. Page 2 Council/RDA Minutes 03/19/2002 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Mayor Horton asked what type of water conservation measures the proposed facility would provide. Dean Robinson, representing the applicant, explained that 70% to 80% of the water will be reclaimed and re-used in the wash cycle, with less than three to four gallons per car going to the City sewer, and at that point, the water will be partially sanitized. Chair/Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, she then closed the public hearing. Agencymember Rindone stated that the project was too intense and the site too small to accommodate two businesses. He expressed concern regarding the potential backup of traffic on the street, and he believed that the vehicle stacking area was inadequate. John Boarman, traffic engineer for the applicant, stated that the proposed project could not be compared with Bonita Car Wash, since only 100 vehicles per day are forecasted. He added that the queue length would provide for six cars at a time, with an anticipated three-car queue during peak hours. Agencymember Rindone recommended that the item be sent back to staff to consider alternatives, and he suggested that: 1) the facility be re-designed as a single-use facility only and/or 2) the lube center be sited to the extreme northeast sector of the property. ACTION: Agencymember Rindone moved to refer the item back to staff for reconsideration. Chair/Mayor Horton seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. OTHER BUS1NESS 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORTS There were none. 6. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS There were none. CLOSED SESSION Chair/Mayor Horton announced that Closed Session was cancelled, and the following items were not discussed: 7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Tuchscher vs. City of Chula Vista, Superior Court, County of San Diego, San Diego Judicial District, Court Case No. GIC758620 8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION- PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) One Case. Page 3 Council/RDA Minutes 03/19/2002 ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 p.m., Chair/Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on March 26, 2002, at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk Page 4 Council/RDA Minutes 03/19/2002