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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-27; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesNLINUTES MEETING OF: HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE OF MEETING: July 27, 1981 TIME OF MEETING: 7:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers - CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ward at 7:OO P.M. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairman Ward, Members Hall, Chriss, Caney, Sanchez, Moralez, Runzo, and Helton. Member Hayes arrived at 7:06 P.M. DRB NO. 14 - SIX-PENCE INN With the aid of a wall exhibit showing the location and design of the project, the staff report was presented by Drew Aitken. He also passed around a photograph, showing the location and design of another Six-Pence Inn. In response to Committee query, Mr. Aitken indicated that there is a proposal for a sign program. Chairman Ward expressed concern over the common parking facilities, and requested clarification of same. Drew Aitken explained that there are three pieces of property that are affected. With the aid of a wall exhibit, he indicated that the applicant has been working with the other two properties, in attempt to obtain a recorded easement for the parking. Representatives for the applicant indicated that they have been working with representatives from Denny's Restaurant and Standard Oil, and there has been a general feeling that they will cooperate and work with the applicant in regard to the signs. Chairman Ward pointed out that there is a curb cut on the side of the cul-de-sac on the south end of Denny's Restaurant, and inquired why the applicant chose that, as opposed to a more southerly position. Drew Aitken explained that it was his recommendation, and indicated that the traffic engineer is recommending the matter be reconsidered. In response to Committee query, the applicant indicated that they do not see any significant problems with the conditions as proposed. Chairman Ward inquired if the traffic will be impacted more than it is currently around Denny's Restaurant. Jack Henthorn, Director of Housing and Redevelopment, responded that, according to the traffic engineer, it is felt that this proposal will improve the current situation in the area, and should expedite things. Member Hayes suggested that provisions be included for pedestrians to go from Elm to Grand Avenue. Chairman Ward pointed out that the sixty days have begun on the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan, and the Committee is active only as the Design Review Board. He added that the Committee's role is to make a recommendation only, not take action on the matter. HFMBFRS \ RIJIINUTES ..--- July 27, 1981 Page 2 Member Chriss requested additional time to allow him sufficient time to review the plan, and stated his feeling that more information was needed before he could make a decision on the matter. The applicant indicated that they are currently in escrow for the property, and stated that a delay would definitely hurt the project. A motion was made to continue the matter for two weeks. The motion failed due to lack of a majority. The Committee concurred with the staff report, finding DRB No. 14 consistent with the Village Design Manual, and approved the project subject to the following conditions; with the elimination of the paragraph relating to the Coastal Zone on page 2 of the staff report: 1) Approval of a common parking facilities agreement by the Planning Commission. 2) The posting of a bond or other approved method for future median construction along Elm Avenue. 3) Approval of a sign program prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4) Approval of a landscape plan prior to the issuance of a building permit. 5) Engineer. Approval of final circulation layout by the Traffic APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT: Jack Henthorn, Director of Housing and Redevelopment, gave a report on the matter, essentially as contained in the written staff report. With the aid of a wall exhibit, Director Henthorn explained the Local Development Corporation, the Commercial Revitalization and Rehabilitation Program, and the Economic Development Plan. He added that the total grant application was approximately $180,000, and the item is informational only at this time, as Staff will return to the Committee at a later date for action on the matter. Following brief discussion, the Committee requested that the Chairman write a letter to the State Economic Development Department in support of this application. For the record, Member Chriss indicated he did not participate in this discussion. REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Drew Aitken indicatd that the City Clerk is currently in the process of filing petitions for the openings of Members Chriss, Hall, and Helton; and Members Sanchez, Carney, and Moralez have been appointed until 1983. Ward Chriss Hall Carney Sanchez Mora lez Runzo Helton Hayes Ward Chriss Hall Carney Sanchez Mora le z Runzo Helton Hayes MINUTES . *' July 27, 1981 Page 3 Chairman Ward recommended that the Committee encourage Members Chriss, Hall, and Helton to request reappointment to the committee. Member Helton indicated that he desired the reappointment, as did Member Hall. However, Member Chriss explained that he now resides in the City of Oceanside, and is not sure if that will affect his reappointment. BUILDING REPORTS: Staff indicated that the building reports were an informational item only, and discussion reflected same. With regard to solar heating and passive cooling, Member Hayes suggested that the City consider providing an exhibit for same. Member Runzo reported on a recent City Council meeting where a presentation was given on the matter by a representative from SANDAG, and indicated that the City is looking into same. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Following brief discussion, the Committee set an adjourned meeting to review unfinished business for Monday, August 3, 1981 at 4:OO P.M. ADJOURNMENT : By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 P.M., to Monday, August 3, 1981, at 4:OO P.M. at the Harding Street Community Center. Respectfully Submitted, Ann R. Alleman Minutes Clerk