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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Packet 1995/01/17 Tuesday, January 17, 1995 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. Public Services Building Ommedialcly following the C"rty Council meetiog) RellUlar Meelinll of the Redevelomnent Allency of the City of Chula Vista CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL: Members Fox_, Moot_, Padilla_, Rindone_, and Chairman Horton - 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 20,1994 CONSENT CALENDAR None Submitted PUBUC HEARJNGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES The following items have been advel1ised and/or posted as public hearinga as required by law. If you wish to apeak to any item, please flU out the "Request to Speak Form" available in the lobby and aubmit it to the Secreta¡y of the Rødevelapment Agency or the City Clerk prior to the meeting. (Complete the green form to apeøk infavor of the staff recommendøtion; complete the pinkform to apeak in" oppoaltion to the attiff recommendation.) Comments Ø1'II limited to five milIutea per indiPiduøl. 3. PUBLIC HEARJNG ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 818 BROADWAY TO SOUTH BAY CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC. WITHOUT PUBLIC BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 33431 OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAW--The Agency acquired the leasehold interest in the pIoperty as part of the acquisition of the dealership's properties for the Auto Park project. South Bay Chevrolet has decided to continue to sell used cars at the site and requests reconveyance of the lease and leasehold interests. . Staff recommends the Al!encv ODen the oublic hearinø: and continue same to a date and time certain. that beilll! the A..encv meetio.. of Tue.'<Ilav Februarv 7. 1995 at 4:00 O.moo immediately fullowill2 the Citv Council meetinll. (CommUJÛty Development Director) RESOLUTION 1445 AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AND LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 818 BROADWAY TO SOUTH BAY CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE SAME "I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Community Develo;:>ment Department and that I posted this Agenda/Notice on th Builetin Board at the Public Services Buildin and a City Hall DATI.:-/5'-:9<;;;GN D ^-Benda -2- January 17, 1995 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Thia ia an oppo1tunlJ.y for 1M general public to oMresa the Redevelopment Agency on any aubJect matter within 1M Agency'a Juriadiction that ia lIIll an item on thia agenda. (Stf!Úllaw, however, generally prohibits the Ibdevelopl1lelll Agency f1'Ol1l tøking action on any ÎIlaues not inclUlkd on the poated agendø.) 1/ you wish to øddreaa the CouncU on nu:h a aubJect, pleaae complete the yellow" Ibqueat 10 Speak Under Oral Communications F01l1l" available in 1M lobby and submit it to the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency or City" Clerk prior to the meeting. Those who wiah to apeøk, please give your name and oMreaa for record purpoaea and foUow up øctlon. Your time I, limited to three minutea per speaker. ACTION ITEMS The items Usted in thÎll secJion of the agenda Ø1'II expected 10 elicit subatøntiøl diacwaions and deliberaliona by the Agency, st<iff, or membera of the general public. The items wUi be considered indlviduøliy by the Agency and "tiff recommendations may in certain CUea be presented in the alternative. Thoae who wish to apeak, please /ill out a "Requeat to Speak"form available in the lobby and aubmit it to the Suretoly to 1M Redevelapment Agency or the City Clerl¡; prior to the meeting. Public comments are limited to five minntea. 4. REPORT ACCEPTING BANNER PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY DOWNTOWN AREA A banner program has been developed to delineate the Downtown and to c.reate excitement and a festive environment within the Town Centre Project Area. Staff recommends acceptance of the report. (Community Development Director) 5. ~ APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH BAY CHEVROLET-The auto dealer wishes to appeal the need to install certain paving improvements as approved by the Design Review Committee. Staff recommends the Agency hear the appeal and require the improvements- (Community Development Director) OTHER BUSINESS 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT(S) 7. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT(s) 8. MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The ineeting will adjourn to the Regutar Redevelopment Agency Meeting on February 7, 1995 at 4:00 p.m., immediately ~ollowing the City Council meeting. in the City Council Chambers. **.... COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista. in complying with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special "accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such acconunodationatleast forty-eighthoursinadvance for meetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency for specific infurinationat (619) 691-5047 or Te\ecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5647. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. MmurES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, December 20, 1994 Council Chambers 9:06 p.m. Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER ! I. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Members Fox, Moot, Padilla, Rindone, and Chair Horton ALSO PRESENT: Jobn D. Goss, Director; Bruce M. Boogaard, Agency Attorney; and Beverly A. Authelet. City Clerk , 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 15, 1994: December 13, 1994 MSUC (Rindone/Fox) to approve the minutes of November 15, 1994 and December 13, 1994 a presented. Members Moot and Padilla abstained on the minutes of November IS, 1994. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: none) CONSENT CALENDAR OFFERED BY CHAIR HORTON, reading of the text was waived, passed and approved unanimously. . 3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None 4. " RESOLUTION 1444 APPROVING SIGN PROGRAM FOR FULLER FORDIHONDA/KIA DEALERSIDPS ON OT A Y V ALLEY ROAD-- The Chula Vista Auto Center Master Plan for the Chula Vista Auto Park requires that the Agency approve sign programs for the new auto dealerships. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Community Development Director) * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES None Submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS . Joseph W. Garcia, 484 Fifth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, representing the People's Lobby, stated the important issue of refinancing bonds had been discussed at midnight. He felt that issues of such importance should be discussed earlier in the meeting. All issues dealing with the Bayfront should also be discussed earlier in the meeting. He felt Council owned it to the public. He referred to the past action by Council on the leasing of the Fuller Ford property and the RDA agenda which stated there was a 300 sq. ft. building on tbe property, he felt it was more like 4,000 sq. ft. Chris Salomone, Director of Community Development, responded that Mr. Garcia was confusing the main dealership with the auxiliary property located across the street. The property leased did have a 300 sq. ft. building. 0< -I -" Minutes December 20, 1994 Page 2 ACTION ITEMS None Submitted. < ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Items pulled: none. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order. OTHER BUSINESS 5. DIRECTOR'S REPORTIS) . Mr. Goss requested clarification regarding the hiring of the Town Manager. Unless otheIWise directed it would be stafrs intention to proceed in assisting the DBA with the selection and hiring process. Chair Horton stated that was fine with her. She had reviewed the qualifications and background of the applicant and she was impressed. Member Rindone felt it should be placed in a motion as it was a commi!ment of funds. Chris Salomone, Director of Community Development, stated there was funding to hire the Town MaQager for one year from the time they were hired. Chair Horton q~estioned if that had already been budgeted. Mr. Salomone responded that was correct, the money had already been appropriate. Mr. Goss requested clarification of the Agency's direction. Chair Horton felt staff could proceed since it had already been budgeted. 6. CHAIRMAN'S REPORTlS) - None 7. MEMBER COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT AT 9:17P.M. to the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting on January 17, 1995 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting, in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC. City Clerk by: ~ ~-;( --" -- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT Item Meeting Date 01/17/95 ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 818 BROADWAY TO SOUTH BAY CHEVROLET CO., INC., WITHOUT PUBLIC BIDDING PURSUANT TO SECTION 33431 OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW RESOLUTION Authorizing the Assignment of Lease and Leasehold Interest in property located at 818 Broadway to South Bay Chevrolet Co., Inc., and Authorizing the Chairman to Execute Same SUaMITŒD BY, Comm"""v D".'opm.", D¡'C:O' REVIEWED BY: Executive Directo~ ~¿ {4/5ths Vote: Yes - No XJ .AI BACKGROUND: The Redevelopment Agenc acquired the leasehold interest in property located at 81 8 Broadway from South Bay Chevrolet as part of the acquisition of the dealership's properties for the Auto Park project. Since that time, South Bay Chevrolet has decided to continue to sell used cars on this site and has requested that the Agency reconvey the lease and leasehold interest. The Agency has no other plans for this property at this time. RECOMMENDATION: That the Agency open the public hearing and continue same to a date and time certain, that being the Agency meeting of Tuesday, February 7,1995 at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting. 3-J -" C1hü þa;}£ Clank! j ~J- REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT ItemL Meeting Date 1/17/95 ITEM TITLE: REPORT: ACCEPTING BANNER PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY DOWNTOWN AREA SUBMITTED BY: Commoo"y D".lopm"" D"~ L,)" REVIEWED BY: Executive Directo~ ~ A BACKGROUND As part of the Redevelopment Agency's Célpital Improvement Program, a project for the design and construction of monument signs to identify the main entry ways to the Chula Vista Downtown was recommended by staff and approved by the Agency. For several reasons discussed in the following report, an alternative to the monument signs, a banner program, was developed to delineate the Downtown and to create excitement and a festive environment within the Town Centre. The following report provides the project's history and a description of the proposed banner concept and contains a colored illustration of the banners proposed for spring/summer. RECOMMENDATION That the Agency accept the Banner Program concept to identify the Downtown area in replacement for the Town Centre monument signs for Capital Improvement Project RD 119A. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The Downtown Business Association Design Committee worked with Agency staff and recommends the program as presented. Staff discussed the banner concept with the Director of the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber supports the project. DISCUSSION The concept of placing monument signs at the E Street and H Street entries to the Downtown area was recommended by staff to clearly denote the Chula Vista Downtown. It was envisioned that a total of four monument type signs identifying Downtown would be constructed and placed at the southeast and southwest corners of E Street and Third Avenue and the northeast and northwest corners of H Street and Third Avenue. The intent was to direct vehicle traffic from the two major thoroughfares into the Downtown area. While developing a program to prepare a design and location for the monument signs, it became apparent that the locations would be problematic since the public right-of-way would not accommodate the structures and private easements or acquisition would be required. As an alternative to the signs, the prospect of installing banners at the entries was discussed with Agency staff and the Downtown Business Association's Design Committee and it was q.~1 Page 2, It~ Meeting Date 1 17 95 determined that placement of banners at several entries to the Downtown would avoid the potential for significant costs (that could exceed the project budget) and lengthy negotiations related to acquisition of private property. Banners also do not involve the expense of engineering and construction that would be needed for the placement of the monument signs. In addition. vibrant banners will not only identify and delineate the Downtown and attract vehicle traffic, the banners will project vitality and a festive atmosphere as well as create a "sense of place" in the Downtown area. For these reasons, staff has determined that the banner program would more than accomplish the goals of the original project at less cost and with more versatility. The banner program being proposed in lieu of the monument signs will consist of larger banners from 30"X84" to 30"X96" in vibrant color and design.' A total of 28 single banners and 25 double banners are planned to outline the Third Avenue and F Street spines of the Town Centre. Doubles will be located at major street intersections and along heavier traveled pedestrian areas. Singles will be located along the F Street linkage to the Library and Civic Center and along Third Avenue between G Street and H Street to create a visual link with the County Court complex. Banners will be installed on the cobra head street lights along Third Avenue from E Street to H Street and along F Street between Fourth Avenue and the Norman Park Senior Center to clearly define Downtown Chula Vista. To implement the program, it is envisioned that the first banners to be installed will be colorfully designed for the spring/summer seasons, April through August (See hummingbird & floral design on attached Exhibit). The word "SPRING" will be replaced by the word "DOWNTOWN". After the initial installation, additional banners will be selected for the interim time periods of January through March (after Christmas decorations) and September through mid November. The street lights designated for doubles will include both banners next to each other and the hummingbird and the floral/downtown banners will be alternated on light standards for singles. The following table lists the number of single and double banners and general locations proposed. Exhibit B is a map depicting the general locations of the proposed banners. I LOCATION I SINGLE BANNER DOUBLE BANNER E to F Street 0 12 F to G Street 4 10 G to H Street 8 3 F Street (4th to Church) 16 0 TOTAL 28 25 '(The Downtown Business Association purchased and installed several banners at E Street near Third Avenue, F Street near Fourth Avenue and Church Street, and H Street near Third Avenue. These banners were made to match the grey/white and dark green coiors for Downtown [white iettering on a dark green background] and were designed to point the way to Downtown. They are too small [30"X60"] and sedate to attract much attention but do serve to direct.) 'i-V Page 3, Item ~ Meeting Date 1/17/95 Maior Intersections Two (2) sets of doubles at E Street - south side Two (2) sets of doubles at Davidson - NE corl SW cor Four (4) sets of doubles at F Street - NW,NE,SE corslmedian Two (2) sets of doubles at G Street - SW cor/NE cor Two (2) sets of doubles at H Street - north side If the Agency Members accept staff's recommendation, the existing Capital Improvement Project, AD 11 9A will be modified to accommodate the installation of banners rather than the design and construction of monument signs. FISCAL IMPACT The existing Capital Improvement Project AD 11 9A. Town Centre Monument Signs has an approved budget of $30,000. It is expected that the implementation of the Banner Program will fall within the existing project appropriation. A preliminary estimate for the first set of 30" X 96" banners and hardware is between $12,000 and $15,000. Additional sets of banners will be approximately $7000. ¡f~ 3 fJIili f2a9t: ¡;tmk! - 1/ ~ -m_~u_- ~ ~ --~ -_u- ~ ----- ~ ~--- ~ s . rp 8 ~ i8 I 8 :Jý 8 9 ----- ------ ----- ----un - ------- -___m__~___-- -~---- ~-- ~------~- ---- ---------------- - --~- -------~-----------~--------------~- ~ ----------~-~-~------~---~---~-_.~--_. -----_._._--~---~--_.._--_._---._-~._~---------~-- ~ TOWN CENTRE I Clhif> þ~~ Clank! ~/? REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA STATEMENT Item ~ Meeting Date 01/17/95 ITEM TITLE: Appeal of Design Review Committee Requirements for South Bay Chevrolet SUBMITTED BY: Community Development Dir~ REVIEWED BY, "=uti" Directm-x; 1J: . (41- ..-e, Y~ - No X) BACKGROUND: South Bay Chevrolet opened a eir -;w Auto Park location in mid-October. At !hat time, certain paving improvements as approved by !he Design Review Committee and !he Agency were not installed. Consequently, South Bay received a temporary (90 day) Certificate of Occupancy and posted a $10,000 letter of credit to guarantee that the improvements would be completed. However, the dealer now wishes to appeal the need to install the improvements to the Agency. RECOMMENDATION: That the Agency hear the appeal from South Bay Chevrolet and concur wi!h the Design Review Committee's recommendations. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: A special meeting of the Design Review Committee was called on October 3, 1994 to review and consider plan deviations requested by South Bay Chevrolet. At that meeting, the DRC approved the following: 1. Bomanite shall be installed at the main driveway enlrance to the South Bay Chevrolet site. 2. The pedestrian access areas adjacent to the showroom shall be defined by an enhanced hardscape lreatment. 3. The southerly perimeter wall shall be painted and adequate planting materials shall be provided on the slope adjacent to it to screen said wall and satisfy pertinent EIR requirements. DISCUSSION: Pursuant to the request for a Certificate of Occupancy for South Bay Chevrolet, a [mal inspection of improvements was made by Planning staff. It was determined that there were several deviations from the approved DRC and building plans which had not been reviewed or approved. Those deviations included failure to landscape slopes, lreatment of the perimeter wall adjacent to Otay River Valley and hardscape improvements at driveway and building enlrances and on display pads. The wall will be painted and the City has received funds from the surety company which bonded the Shinohara (original property owner) grading work which included but never compleled the slope landscaping. The bomanite and enhanced hardscape pedestrian entrance have not been installed. In order to open on time, South Bay Chevrolet provided a $10,000 Letter of credit to receive a 90 day temporary Certificate of Occupancy which expires in mid-January. They were to have completed the improvements by that time. They have chosen, instead, to protest the need 5 -I Page 2, Item ~ Meeting Date 01/17/95 for the Bomanite and enhanced pedestrian entrance to the Agency, and to request a permanent Certificate of Occupancy and return of their Letter of Credit. The owners do not see the need or value in the proposed hardscape improvements which are estimated to cost approximately $5,000 and claim the disruption will disrupt business at the dealership. The Agency is requested to hear the appeal. Staff recommends adherence to the conditions approved by the DRC on October 3, 1994 which, in fact, released the dealership from providing slope landscape improvements, enhanced hardscape treatment of the display areas, and decorative treatment to the southerly elevation of the perimeter wall. The DRC and staff feel strongly that the dealership needs some decorative treatment at the main driveway entrance and enhanced hardscape treatment for pedestrian areas which clearly separate walkways from auto parking and display areas. Without these improvements, the dealership is less attractrive and pedestrian areas and entrances unarticulated. The dealership has provided no justification for the appeal. Furthermore, the Fuller Ford/Honda dealership has installed the enhanced hardscape treatment at their driveway entries and pedestrian entrance areas. FISCAL IMPACT: The dealer has indicated that the wall will be painted. The hardscape improvements have been estimated to cost $5,000 and be disruptive to business activities for several days. However, the proposed work will not cut off all entrances to the dealership. aklkassmaolra4aløbchev.ra4 S~t- I ! ..//' \ , I Y'..\\ /~'t .; //~ a.' .;',. ~.~ ~ // o"§' ~ ." ..;~ ,.ç( ) t' . '";'" , ~ ~ .... ~ .,~ (, " ~p <:3 , (t -,n' y ~i' ~~. ': ~ . c' ¡ ( ", . " : c Þ~." ,'.' .: S--3 c " I I . I . .' ... .:: . I ;¡.' : ' , " ' " .' . \-' . " \f' ---- ,~ ..,' -~ _. fJh¿~ þCUjE- blank! s-¥ ~~~ ~..- ~:::_= ClW OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT October 5, 1994 Dave Ordwayrrravis Reneau 580 Auto Park Drive ChuJa Vista, CA 91911 SUBJECT: DRC-93-23; (SOUTH BAY CHEVROLET) Dear Mr. Ordway and Mr, Reneau: The Design Review Committee, at their October 3, 1994 special meeting, considered the proposed amendments to the previously approved development plans for parcel #4 of the ChuJa Vista Auto Center site. The Committee approved the design modifications for the South Bay Chevrolet project subject to the following conditions: 1. Bomanite shall be installed at the main driveway entrance to the South Bay Chevrolet site, 2. The pedestrian access areas adjacent to the showroom shall be def'med by an enhanced hardscape treatment, Specific design solutions shall be submitted to staff for review and approval, 3. The southerly perimeter wall shall be painted and adequate planting materials shall be provided on the slope adjacent to it to screen said wall to satisfy pertinent EIR requirements. Failure to use the subject development permit within one year from the date of this letter shall cause the permit to become null and avoid unless a written request for an expansion Is received and granted prior to the expiration date. If you have further questions, please contact me at 476-5331. ;¡;~r olfe Acting Associate Planner œ: George Avanesian, 400 Oyster Point Blvd. #207, South San Frandsco, CA 94080 Fred Kassman, Redevelopment Coordinator .,_""'-93-23 5-5 276 FOURTH AVE/CHULA VISTA. CALIFORNIA 91910116191 691-5101 ~ FJE blank! 5~~ / MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Mondav October 3. 1994 Conference Rooms 2 and 3 4:30 p.m A. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Spetbman, Vice Chair Rodriguez, Member Way MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Duncanson and Kelly, with notification STAFF PRESENT: Principal Planner Steve Griffm . Acting Associate Planner Amy Wolfe Redevelopment Coordinator Fred Kassman B. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Chair Spethman made an opening statement explaining the design review process and the committee's responsibililies, He asked that all speakers sign in and identify themselves verbally for the record when speaking, C. PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS DRC 93-23. South Bav Chevrolet Discussion Chair Spethman stated thai all Design Review Committee members present had visited the South Bay Chevrolet and the Fuller Ford/Honda site. He indicated that in his opinion a) bomanite should be installed al the main driveway entrance to the South Bay Chevrolet site, b) the pedestrian access areas adjacent to the showroom entrance area should be defined by using a saw-cut pattern and tile pavers, c) the southerly perimeter wall should be painted and screened with landscaping materials, Project manager Tony Collura stated that the suggested design treatment for the pedestrian access areas is not possible because saw-cutting the slab would affect its structural integrity, and additional landscaping could not be provided and mAintAine<1 adjacent to the perimeter wall due to water consumption limitations. Redevelopment Coordinator Fred Kassman indicated that a water meter is in place for the inigation of landscaping materials planted on the slope adjacent to the southerly property line of the project and that would address any concerns expressed by the applicant in terms of inigation, $" 7 Member Rodriguez concurred with the Chair in thai the pedestrian access areas adjacent to the showroom should be enhanced with a decorative hardscape treatment. Mr. Collura asked if the Committee could simply approve or deny the project proposal as constructed. Principal Planner Steve Griffm indicated thai the Committee tries to resolve design issues by providing some general direction and design suggestions which may be considered and/or refmed by the project architect. Member Way stated thai he agreed with the Chair's recommendations, MSUC (SpethmanlWay) (3-0) to approve the proposed amendments to DRC 93-23 subject to the following conditions; 1. Bomanite shall be installed at the main driveway entrance to the South Bay Chevrolet site. 2. The pedestrian access areas adjacent to the showroom shan be derIDed by an enhanced hardscape treatment. Specific design solutions shall be submitted 10 staff for review and approval. 3. The southerly perimeter wall shall be painted and adequate planting materials shall. be provided on the slope adjacent to it to screen said wall and satisfy pertinent EIR requirements. 5r1 / 2. DRC-93-23 South Bav Chevrolet it., ,qq DRC-94-01 Fuller Ford/Honda Auto Park Drive Site & Architectural Desien Modifications q,V' Staff Presentation Assistant Planner Amy Wolfe presented the two projects together. She reminded members that the South Bay Chevrolet and Fuller Ford/Honda auto dealerships had been previously considered and conditionally approved by the committee. Ms. Wolfe advised members that both sites are currently under construction. and both projects have filed applications requesting approval of site and architectural design modifications, including the paving/hardscape design and the southerly concrete wall design. Modification of the building concrete block wall fmish for the Fuller Ford/Honda site was also requested. Ms. Wolfe indicated that the requested paving modification has already been implemented at the South Bay Chevrolet site, and that the southerly boundary concrete wall design and orientation modifications requested have also been implemented; these were done without City approvals. Aoolicant Discussion Mr. George Avenessian, project architect for both sites, stated that money had not been an issue in implementing the project changes; the owner had simply decided that some of the design elements were not practical. With respect to paving, Mr. A venessian stated that the majority of the hardscape pads would be covered with cars, and that the textured and scored paving would at best look like patching to a customer walking among the cars. Mr. Avenessian acknowledged thai the bomonite at the entry would have been a visual improvement over the rock salt fmish, but added that the owners did not intend to remove and re-do the hardscape. Chair Spethman stated that the hardscape had been a part of the fulfùlmenl of landscaping requirements, and asked what would be done to replace it. Mr. Avenessian stated that he did not have the authority to agree to any changes, and indicated that the owners would appeal to the Redevelopment Agency if an acceptable solution was not arrived at here. In response to the issue of the wall, Mr. Avenessian stated that it did not make sense to orient the decorative portions of the wall towards the open space where it would not be seen. He added that 5,1 the Environmental Impact Report had required the wall for sound rather than design. Principal Planner Steve Griffm reviewed the pertinent section of the EIR, acknowledging that the wording regarding wall design was somewhat subjective. Committee Discussion Chair Spethman stated that the owner has chosen to ignore the Design Review Committee and its recommendations. Member Rodriguez asked what has been done design-wise to make up for the lost enhancements? He pointed out that the entrance paving would not have been covered with cars. Project Manager Tony Collura stated that the rock salt fmish utilized al the entry would be easier to maintain than the approved bomonite. Ms. Wolfe noted that when the auto park was planned, the intent of the auto display pads was to showcase cars bul not necessarily to pack the pad areas with vehicles. She added that the hardscape originally approved had fulfilled landscaping requirements. She indicated that staff had suggested that the applicants provide alternate solutions to the modifications requested. Members asked about alternatives; Mr. Collura stated that an overlay for the entry paving would not work due to the traffic, and that Bomonite would also have stained and deteriorated. He added that the only solution he could see would be to blast the paving for texture and seal it. Member Way stated that the entrances needed to be enhanced, although he could see possibly backing off of the auto display areas. Chair Spetlunan stated that the entrance paving could be sawcut, and bomonite introduced. Mr. Collura stated that the steel in the slab is close to the surface; if it was sawcut, the steel might be broken. He added that exposed aggregate could not have been used at the showroom entries due to wheelchair access requirements. Regarding the building block walls, he pointed out that they have already been graffitied and if the split face had faced outward, it would have to have been sandblasted. All members agreed that the entry driveways and showroom entries needed 10 be enhanced; various methods were discussed. Mr. Avenessian indicated that he could discuss the alternatives with the owners, but had no authority to approve them himself. Members stated that they wished to visit the site before making a fmal detennination. Mr. Griffm explained that the owners were working within a tight timeframe. It was decided that members would visit the site in pairs, with a special meeting to be held for fmal consideration of the proposed modifications. MSUC (SpethmanlWay) (4-0) to continue both items to a special meeting on October 3, 1994 at 4:30 so that committee members may inspect the site. S-Ib . ..'.