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(State law, however, generally prohibits the City Council/Redevelopment Agency from taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If you wish to address the Agency on such a subject, please complete the" Request to Speak Under Oral Communications Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency or City Clerk prior to the meeting. Those who wish to speak, please give your name and address for record purposes and follow up action. BUSINESS 1. EVALUATE OPTIONS FOR CHULA VISTA'S MID-BAYFRONT - The City and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista will host the second public workshop to help Iluide future development of the Mid-Bayfront. The workshop objective is to obtain a range of acceptable and appropriate options for the project site. The 126-acre site is located within the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area, generally north of Lagoon Drive (F St.), west of Bay Blvd., & east of the Sweetwater National Wildlife Refuge. The meeting will be facilitated by Sam Gennawey with MIG consultants in accordance with an agenda that will be distributed to the public at the meeting. [Community Development Director] ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to an adjourned meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on January 14, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special ac:commodates to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least 48 hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency for specific information at (619) 691-5047 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TOOl at (619) 585-5647. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Redevelopment Agency, January 11, 2003 Page 2 Agenda January 11,2003 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. . Call to Order . Roll Call . Oral Communications During this period of oral communications, the public may not comment on matters relating to the MidBayfront project. . Welcome and Introductory comments. . Review the City of Chula Vista's Criterio for MidBayfront area. . Review of December 9, 2002 Community Meeting and discussion. . Presentation and Discussion of the Opportunity Areas and Options. . Summary Comments City of Chula Vista MidBayfront Criteria The City supports development of the site provided it meets the following criteria: . Provides public access. . Protects adjacent sensitive species and habitats. . A quality project that will visually enhance and economically support the local community. . Economically feasible. Page 1 Basic Options For the 11 Opportunity Areas described here there are some Basic Options. The basic options are described here in some detail. Due to the constraints applicable to some of the areas, there may be some variations for some of the specific areas. Option A - Do Nothing · Do Nothing is defined as leaving the area in its current state. . No restoration, enhancements or maintenance. . No removal of debris or exotic species other than for public safety. . The City will have to devote resources to compensate the landowner (funding sources could include grants from public and private sources). . A change to the current entitlements will be required. . This option does not allow for public access. Option B - Biological Restoration · Restore the area as Upland Maritime Succulent Scrub habitat which consists of drought tolerant deciduous, soft-leaved shrubs (typically dominated by California sagebrush, California buckwheat, Lemonadeberry, California Encelia, and Cholla). · Restoration would include creating biologically sensitive filtration areas to curtail urban run-off and removal of non-native plant species. · This option does not allow for public access. Page 3 Option C . Biological Restoration with Trails . Restore the area as Upland Maritime Succulent Scrub habitat which consists of drought tolerant deciduous, soft-leaved shrubs (typically dominated by California sagebrush, California buckwheat, Lemonadeberry, California Encelia, and Cholla). . Restoration would include creating biologically sensitive filtration areas to curtail urban run-off and removal of non-native plant species. . This option provides for one or more low-impact trails which create access close to the Bay and the Refuge. Residential Development Options . A cascade or terraced approach to building heights with the tallest placed furthest away from Bay and Refuge (maximum height to be set by the option), . The other buildings will decrease down incrementally until reaching the minimum height. . Residential units will be designed to minimize direct and indirect impacts to adjacent biological resources. . Additional amenities could include children's playgrounds. Page 4 Area 1: The Refuge Edge Option A: Do Nothing Option B: Biological Restoration Option C: Biological Restoration with Limited Trails . Do Nothing is defined as leaving the area in its current state. . For complete description see page 3. . Restore the area as Upland Maritime Succulent Scrub habitat. . For complete description see page 3. . This option will allow for a single low-impact trail that is sensitive to the refuge. It may include overlooks to the Refuge. . For complete description see page 3. Area 2: The Bayfront Edge Option A: Do Nothing Option B: Biological Restoration Option C: Biological Restoration with Limited Trails Option 0: Expanded Boardwalk and Trail System Page 5 . Do Nothing is defined as leaving the area in its current state. . For complete description see page 3. . Restore the area as Upland Maritime Succulent Scrub habitat. . For complete description see page 3. . For complete description see page 3. . This option will allow for a single low-impact trail that is sensitive to the refuge. It may include overlooks to the Bay. . This option provides the expanded opportunity for public access to the edge of the Bay. . The boardwalk structure will be ADA compliant, will have benches, interpretive signage, and other amenities. . The area surrounding the boardwalk will be planted with native vegetation. Area 3: The Northern Transition Zone Option A: Do Nothing Option B: Biological Restoration with Trails Option C: Passive Park Option D: Low Scale Residential Development or Visitor Serving Residential . Do Nothing is defined as leaving the area in its current state. . For complete description see page 3. . For this area, this option will allow for a system of low-impact trails overlooking the refuge. . For complete description see page 3. . Commonly referred to as a passive neighborhood park. . This area will be designed primarily for non-supervised, non-organized recreation activities such as picnicking, walking, jogging, and biking. .It may include a children's playground. . Uses not allowed include soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball and other similar activities. . For this area, low-scale residential development is defined as 1 to 2- story attached or detached residential units. . Residential units will be designed to minimize direct and indirect impacts to adjacent biological resources. . These residential units could also be part of a resort residential complex with links to a hotel or conference center. . Additional amenities could include children's playgrounds. Page 6 Area 4: The Southern Transition Zone Note: Any opotion for Area 4 will include an appropriate restaration between the bay and the F & G Street Marsh to improve the functionality of the biological habitat. Option A: . Do Nothing is defined as leaving the Do Nothing area in its current state. . For complete description see page 3. Option B: . For this area, this option will allow for Biological Restoration a system of low-impact trails with Trails overlooking the refuge. . For complete description see page 3. Option C: . Commonly referred to as a passive Passive Park neighborhood park. . This area will be designed primarily for non-supervised, non-organized recreation activities such as picnicking, walking, jogging, and biking. .It may include a children's playground. . Uses not allowed include soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball and other similar activities. Option D: Low Scale Residential . For this area, low-scale residential Development or development is defined as 1 to 2- Visitor Serving story attached or detached residential units, Residential . Residential units will be designed to minimize direct and indirect impacts to adjacent biological resources. . These residential units could also be part of a resort residential complex with links to a hotel or conference center. . Additional amenities could include children's playgrounds. Page 7 Area 5: The Bayview Zone Option A: . For this area, this option will allow for Biological Restoration a system of low-impact trails with Trails overlooking the bay. . For complete description see page 3. Option B: . Design of a low-scale resort-style Visitor Serving Resort hotel. . The resort's orientation will be towards the Bay and will provide a full range of services including restaurants and meeting space. . The design of the resort will be sensitive to the surrounding habitats and will provide significant public access near the Bay. . Design could incorporate sustainable best management practices to the greatest extent possible. Option C: . For this area, low-scale residential Low-scale Residential development is defined as 2-story Development attached and semi-attached residential units that are professionally maintained and managed. . Residential units will be designed to minimize direct and indirect impacts to adjacent biological resources. . These residential units could also be part of a resort residential complex with links to a hotel or conference center. . Additional amenities could include children's playgrounds. Page 8 Area 6: The Seasonal Wetland Option A: · Do Nothing is defined as leaving the area Do Nothing in its current state. · For complete description see page 3. Option B: . Complete restoration of the seasonal Habitat wetland. Restoration can be defined as Restoration removal of all non-native plants, reintroduction of native plants, and restoration of the severed connections and Improve wetland functions. Pathways along the upland edge will allow for public access. Area 7: The Northern Interior Option A: . This option recommends low-rise Low-rise residential development with the tallest Residential structures placed away from the refuge. Development · For complete description see page 4. Option B: . This option recommends mid-rise Mid-rise residential development with the tallest Residential structures placed away from the refuge. Development. For complete description see page 4. Option C: . This option recommends high-rise High-rise residential development with the tallest Residential structures placed away from the refuge. Development · For complete description see page 4. Page 9 Area 8: The Southern Interior Option A: . This option recommends low-rise Low-rise residential development with the tallest Residential structures placed away from the refuge. Development · For complete description see page 4. Option B: . This option recommends mid-rise Mid-rise residential development with the tallest Residential structures placed away from the refuge. Development . For complete description see page 4. Option C: . This option recommends high-rise High-rise residential development with the tallest Residential structures placed away from the refuge. Development · For complete description see page 4. Area 9: The Gateway Option A: . This option provides for a mixed-use Low-rise Mixed- development that combines neighborhood use Residential & retail, restaurants, and residential. Complimentary . The buildings will cascade or terrace back Commercial toward Bay Boulevard and the City. Option B: . Same as Option A but this option Mid-rise Mixed- use Residential & recommends mid-rise residential development with the tallest structures Complimentary placed away from the utility wires. Commercial Option C: . Same as Option A but this option High-Rise Mixed- recommends high-rise residential use Residential & development with the tallest structures Complimentary placed away from the utility wires. Commercial Page 10 Area 10: Under the Wires Option A: Do Nothing Option B: Passive Park Space and Parking . Do Nothing is defined as leaving the area in its current state. . For complete description see page 3. · Commonly referred to as a passive neighborhood park. · This area will be designed primarily for non-supervised, non-organized recreation activities such as picnicking, walking, jogging, and biking. · Provide parking for the Nature Center, guest parking, and for any parks or trails within the project area. . Connect parking by trails, sidewalks, and pathways. . Uses not allowed include soccer, baseball, tennis, basketball and other similar activities. Area 11: The Freeway Site Option A: Visitor Serving Commercial Hotel with Community Serving Retail and Commercial Page 10 . A visitor serving commercial hotel can be defined as a 1 to 5-story structure from a nationally recognized hospitality vendor and based on a standard design. . Requiring upscale design features will take advantage of the freeway access and provide an appropriate "gateway" into Chula Vista. . Commercial uses such as restaurants and meeting space may also be included. . Retail and restaurants that are oriented towards visitors and the local community and take advantage of the freeway access and visibility. . Uses can include mid-priced sit down restaurants or retail establishments, . Design will be stand-alone buildings surrounded by parking lots.