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HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 1983/07/14 Jt. Planning Comm. MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Thursday, July 14, 1983 Conference Rooms 2 & 3 4:00 p.m. Public Services Building ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Cox; Members Moore, Scott, Malcolm PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman R. Johnson; Members Presutti, MEMBERS PRESENT G. Johnson, Green, O'Neill STAFF PRESENT Executive Director Goss, Community Development Director Des rochers, Spec i a 1 Counsel Reed ALSO PRESENT Allan Gatzke, Dr. Claude Gruen ITEM NO.1 - RESOLUTION NO. 430 - ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HILLIARD LIPMAN AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE APPRAISAL OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 263 LANDIS STREET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR At their meeting of May 19, the Agency directed staff to solicit proposals for the appraisal of 263 Landis Avenue. It is proposed that this property be acquired to provide additional parking in conjunction with the development of a surgical center on the adjoining lots located at 251-255 Landis Avenue. At the Ju ly 7 Redevelopment Agency meeting, the Agency continued this item to this afternoon's meeting in order for Special Counsel Reed to research Member Malcolm's request regarding a possible conflict of interest. A memo concerning tax receipts for the subject parcels, along with the current In-Lieu Parking Policy, was provided for review. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MEMBER MOORE, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted. (Member Scott voted "No.") Discussion followed regarding the justification for parking for the surgi-center. Special Counsel Reed informed the Agency that he has verbally advised Member Malcolm that no conflict of interest exists concerning this property, and he will prepare a written opinion on this matter for Member Malcolm next week. Member Scott questioned the effect the Town Centre Parking Structure, which provides "free" parking, will have on the Parking District. --......-. J VVHv'UO'U..> t"'l.UI1lJJd~~ tne tratt 1 c JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING -2- July 14, 1983 Member Moore indicated that more clarification is necessary on this item, particularly since the Redevelopment Agency/City Council has a parking policy with the criteria. MOTION TO REFER TO STAFF MSUC (Moore/Scott) refer in lieu parking program (as it pertains to Parking District) to staff for evaluation of the pro's and con's and come back with recommendations. ITEM NO.2 - REVIEW OF CONSULTANT'S WORK REGARDING THE PREPARATION OF A LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY OF THE PLAN Chairman Cox welcomed the Planning Commission members to this afternoon's meeting. He explained that the purpose of the meeting is to review the consultant's work regarding the submittal of a Local Coastal Plan to the State Coastal Commission. Community Development Director Desrochers stated that this afternoon's meeting with both bodies is to provi de input for consultant's information. It is anticipated that the LCP will be put together by August g with a joint public hearing in the same regard scheduled in the latter part of August or early September in order to submit the plan to the State Coastal Commission in late September. Mr. Desrochers suggested that both Plans A and D are feasible according to the consultants. Plan D is much more lucrative for the City and sti 11 environmentally sensitive. This plan could yield almost one-half billion dollars in private construction and $5 million a year to the City and various taxing entities in taxes. Mr. Desrochers introduced the consultant, Allan Gatzke, representing Sedway Cooke Associates, and that fi rm' s subcontractors, Dr. Cl aude Gruen of Gruen Gruen + Associates, and Mr. James Hutchi son. The di rector also acknowl edged the presence of several major landowners, and tenants of the Bayfront Redevelopment area: Messrs. LeMenager, Cappos, Street, Sellgren of Rohr, and Mr. Trull of the Unified Port District. Mr. Allan Gatzke, representing Sedway Cooke Associ ates, 350 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, 9411l, explained that a team presentation would be given this afternoon between he and Dr. Gruen. He noted that the hand-outs di stri buted "Alternatives Assessments - Summary Conclusions" encompass the traffic analysis, civil engineering and biological assessment regarding the Local Coas ta 1 Plan. A separate document prepared by Gruen Gruen + Associates includes the financial feasibility analysis and the fiscal impact, which will be presented by Dr. Gruen. Mr. Gatzke described Plan A which includes housing, a business park, retail, a hotel site and ma ri ne industrial use in the "D" Street fi 11 area wi th no connection across the marsh area. Plan D is a more intense development option which provides for a roadway across the marsh area and the development of "D" Street fill as residential/commercial. An additional scheme for a sanctuary for the Least Tern and a hote 1 site somewhere on Gunpowder Point is also intended here. JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING -3- July 14, 1983 Suboptions Al and A2 bas 1 ca lly deal with whether or not 2/3s of "D" Street fi 11 deve 1 opment are permissible for development or, if less, 1/3. This involved a series of materials from the environmental consultants and other agencies. The basic difference between Suboptions Dl and D2 had to do only with whether parking would be provided inland for a hotel location, or if parking would be spun out adjacent to the hotel, an additional four acres would remain for development. Further discussion by the consu ltant involved the route 54 connector, right-of-way costs, FAU funding of a nine-lane traffic pattern, "loop" traffic system, infrastructure costs, and distribution of developer costs. (Member Scott left the meeting at this time, 5:13 p.m.) Dr. Claude Gruen, Gruen Gruen + Associates, 564 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94105, highlighted the main points of his report: "Financial Analysis of Alternatives for Development of the Chula Vista Bayfront." The alternatives discussed by Mr. Gatzke were reviewed. Also discussed was the feasibility for private deve 1 opment of the Bayfront and whether the developer could be expected to contri bute to the cost of areawi de infrastructure improvements. And finally discussed was the total income, or fiscal impact to the City. In answer to Member McCandliss' question concerning the amount of flexibility in the infrastructure and residual land value, Dr. Gruen stated that the residual land value would change a lot with the possible exception that the deve 1 oper may make some trade offs between the dens ity and higher value. Residential density used in the report are very high for Chula Vista. If the developer decreases the density, he wou 1 d make 1 ess money and so residuals would also decrease as well as his ability to pay. Planning Commissioner O'Neill requested clarification on the inclusion of the hotel. Dr. Gruen stated that in all cases, the hotel has been included except on Alternative D where the hotel and parking are situated on Gunpowder Point. Originally, another option called for a hotel on Gunpowder Point with inland parking for Subarea 3. Nonetheless, everything is predicated on a 400-room hotel. In response to Chairman Cox's question, Community Development Di rector Desrochers explained that following this afternoon's workshop, staff would like to instruct the consultants to proceed with the preparation for submittal of the LCP. Therefore, a joi nt pub 1 i c heari ng between the Agency and the Planning Commission would be scheduled for late August. The Director indicated he would recommend Plan D. Mr. Gatzke added that depending on the Agency's preference, they will proceed with Pl an A or D in order to target an early September submittal to the Coastal Commission. - ....._----_....._-_.._~-_._------ JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING -4- July 14, 1983 Member Malcolm expressed concern with rushing through a submittal to the Commission. Chairman Cox noted that the advantages to making a presentation to the Commi ss i on in September are great since that meet i ng wi 11 be in San Diego and easy access, as well as community support, will be an asset. Mr. Desrochers informed the Agency that the Commission will meet one more time this year in Southern California in December, however, that location has not been determ i ned. Member Moore asked if the street crossing through the "D" Street fill on Plan D2 would provide a buffer between the commerci alii ndustri a 1 on the Port Di stri ct' s property vs. the residential/commercial on the private land. In response, Mr. Gatzke stated that a buffer would be provided between the commercial and residential and also a major portion of right-of-way would be provi ded down the property 1 i ne wh i ch will begi n to actually sp 1 it the 1 and and cost responsibilities. (Member McCandliss left the meeting at this time, 5:55 p.m.) MOTION TO PREPARE PLAN D It was moved by Chairman Cox to direct staff and the consultants to work on preparation of an LCP which would encompass Plan D. (The motion died for lack of a second.) Community Development Di rector Desrochers remarked that duri ng the next week, he would like assistance from the Planning Commission regarding the "D" Street fill since it is a relatively new configuration of land uses than what was seen at the last joint meeting. With the input obtained today from both bodies, staff would like to provide information to the Port District so they can amend their local coastal plan submittal. Otherwise, it would be appropri ate to wait one week to deci de on Plans A or D. In addition, Mr. Desrochers suggested that the delay would allow him to discuss street widths, traffic, etc. with City line departments. MOTION TO PROCEED WITH PLAN D MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to proceed wi th the development of an LCP which would emp 1 oy proposed Pl an "D," to accept in concept the proposed 1 and used changes as they relate to the "D" Street fill (as presented thi s afternoon), specify the option on Gunpowder Point with the hotel and parking, and that we communicate with the Port District and the Department of Transportation (CalTrans) and seek their cooperation in jointly presenting amendments to thei r master plans in tandem with our LCP when presented to the Coastal Commission. Chairman Cox emphasized that if we expect to make a presentation to the Coastal Commission in September that the Port District, CalTrans and the City of National City should be immediately apprised of today's action. JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING -5- July 14, 1983 MEMBERS' COMMENTS Ch airman Cox commented on the Agency's act i on at the July 7 Redevelopment Agency meeting regarding the presentation of the convention center proposed by the Centre City Task Force. He indicated that since he, Members Moore and Malcolm have heard the presentation, that there is no need to hold another presentation at a formal meeting for the remaining Agency members, but that those members should be informed. MOTION TO SCHEDULE PRESENTATION FOR CONVENTION CENTER MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to di rect staff to schedule a presentat i on of the convention center, for the two Agency members who have not heard it, in an informal meeting. ADJOURNMENT at 6:15 p.m. to the mid-month meeting of July 21 at 4:00 p.m. and th, ~'"'" ""'" of ,,'," 4, 1983. "~ Pl. Desroch s, Executive Secretary WPC 0747H