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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-22; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; Minutesx Meeting of: Time of Mee MINUTES ing: 5:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: September 22, 1986 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McCoy called the Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman McCoy, Committee Members Clarke, Guilford, Hayes, Moralez, Nielsen, Rombotis and Sanchez. Absent: Member Eelton. Staff Present: Patty Cratty, Administrative Assistant Brian Hunter, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held August 25, 1986, were approved as presented. Member Hayes stated there were six unfinished business items from the Minutes that are not covered in today's agenda. She felt if they were not brought up, they would get lost. Mrs. Hayes suggested the agenda carry an item for unfinished business items from the Minutes. Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee directed staff to include an item for Unfinished Business on each agenda to be carried forth to the next meeting, to include items contained in the Minutes. Items from the last meeting were: Building Department Annual Report; List of HUD housing units; Underground Utilities; Report of Design Review Board Workshop; Seawall and sidewalk from Walnut to Pine; and the change in the number of Members of the Design Review Board. Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee recommended an Engineer be assigned to the Redevelopment staff to assist with planning. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Street Name Change Chairman McCoy stated the Committee approved this at the last meeting . McCoy Clarke Guilf ord Hayes Mor a 1 e z Nie lsen Rombo t is Sanchez McCoy Clarke Guilf ord Hayes Moralez Nielsen Rombotis Sanchez McCoy Clarke Guilf ord Hayes Moralez Nielsen Rombot is Sanchez L MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 22, 1986 - MEMBERS Page 2 \\\\\ 2. Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Sub- Commit tees Patty Cratty gave the report on this item, stating the sub- committee felt there should be four sub-committees, as follows: Parking; Design; Finance and Housing. She stated sign-up sheets are available for Members to indicate the sub-committee of their choice. Member Nielsen reported the committee felt these four areas would be becoming more important in the coming months, and unless the entire Committee wanted to lengthen the meetings or have more meetings each month, this would enable the sub-committees to study each item more closely and work with staff to bring to full report to the Committee. He gave as an example, the parking authority or parking district. Until this has been decided, and becomes a reality, the sub-committ could keep the Advisory Committee informed of progress. Member Hayes added she felt this Committee should set some priorities to prevent everybody from getting the wrong idea that they can use redevelopment funds for various projects without consulting redevelopment people. Chairman McCoy stated as far as financing, there is a Rehabilitation Loan Committee, and he felt that was sufficien He felt this subject should be discussed thoroughly, and preferably with Chris Salomone present. Member Nielsen stated the Design Review Board has been putting restrictions on developers for parking, if and when a parking district or authority is formed. He felt it was time for this Committee to go forward with the forming of that district. Mr. Nielsen said the Design Review Board had made a motion to the City Council to authorize this. Member Rombotis clarified the action taken by the Design Review Board, stating they had recommended the Council adopt the concept of a parking authority. Member Nielsen said there will be battles over the street- scape, when the recommendation is made to eliminate parking on Elm Avenue. This would eliminate 100 parking spaces and will affect the merchants. Member Hayes stated she wanted to know the outcome of the meeting Chris Salomone had concerning the offices with insufficient parking. Member Rombotis stated the City Attorney had said new parking restrictions could not be invoked on existing businesses, wit a change in ownership. He added the same report Chris Salomone gave Design Review Board should be given to this group. Member Hayes stated she was talking about new office building where they rented to doctors and did not have adequate parking for that type of office. She felt a Parking Sub- committee could study that type of problem. Mrs. Hayes felt the sub-committees would work closer with staff, then make a report to this Committee. Then the item could go to the Design Review Board. ! c MINUTES HOUSING Page 3 ND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Septen-er 22, Member Sanchez stated he felt all matters should come before this Committee first, and then on to the Design Review Board. Member Rombotis suggested this matter be tabled until Chris Salomone returns. Council Member Pettine stated it was a good idea to hold this item over. From a policy standpoint, it is most effective to work closely with staff. The entire Committee cannot do that, but with smaller sub-committees that would be possible. The Parks & Recreation Commission does that, and the Council also works that way. By consensus, the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committe agreed to table the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Sub-Committees item until the next meeting. 3. Prioritize - Underground Utilitv Districts Patty Cratty gave the report on this item, showing a map of the Redevelopment Area with all utility poles indicated. Some poles contain a light, and that was indicated. This Committee prioritized the undergrounding of poles last meetin and the map was to show where all poles are located. There was a discussion about whether it is better to have SDG&E do the undergrounding, with the determination they do this as economically as can be done. However, they do not become involved in the installation of a light when that is necessary. 4. Draft Copies: A. Architectural Review Guidelines B. Scenic Corridor Guidelines Patty Cratty stated this was a "premature" draft and not ready for discussion. The comment was made that the redevelopment area was not mentioned. Brian Hunter stated the redevelopment area would be considered a separate area from the overall effect of that manual. Where Design Review Board was the term used, that should read Architectural Review Board. This was a recommendation of the Citizen's Committee, and the term Design Review Board is incorrect. Member Nielsen stated the Scenic Corridor impacts the redevelopment area, and Ms. Cratty stated the Planning Department was aware of that. Member Hayes commented on the trees on Carlsbad Boulevard, stating there are only three of the original trees left. Those trees by the lagoon were planted because of their ability to survive with little water. That type of tree should be re-planted along Carlsbad Boulevard to bring back some of the original history of the City. The suggestion was made to have someone from Parks & Recreation speak before this Committee to explain why they have chosen the trees they have. Member McCoy asked whether any local architects had given input into this report and felt they should be contacted. MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 22, 1986 MEMBERS \ Page 4 Member Rombotis stated there should be entry signs at the secondary entries into the City. These would be Cannon Road, Faraday and Melrose. He felt the signs should carry out the City's motif, but be placed at all entries. Member Nielsen stated the guidelines on El Camino Real and restrictions on development really tie the developers down. Member Rombotis stated he wanted a review of these restrictio as they affect the redevelopment area. A presentation should be made to this Committee by either the consultant or staff prior to the public hearing at the Planning Commission to allow for input. Chairman McCoy asked for input from the local architects. ADDITI-ONAL NEW BUSINESS: Member Hayes suggested a fact sheet be written on the history of the redevelopment area. This would be available to people asking questions about redevelopment. Patty Cratty stated such a fact sheet would be compiled and available by the next meeting. Housilng and Redevelopment Advisory Committee directed staff to compile a "Fact Sheet" giving the history of the redevelopment area. OLD BUSINESS: 5. Selection of Second Committee Member on Design Review Board Nominations were: Bob Nielsen Jerry Rombotis Roy Sanchez Jerry Rombotis was elected as the Second Committee Member on the Design Review Board. INFORMATION ITEMS: Patty Cratty called attention to the information item included in the packet. Ms. Cratty noted the Historical Preservation Commission had identified 60 sites and on October 20, 1986, they will discuss the first five items to take to the City Council to be designated as historic sites. Member Hayes stated she would like it emphasized that owners must consent to the designations. McCoy Clarke Guilf ord Hayes Mora 1 e z Nielsen Rombo t is Sanchez - X X X X X X X X MINUTES HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 22, 1986 y'" MEMBERS ' Page 5 ADJOURNMENT : By proper motion, the Meeting of September 22, 1986, was adjourned at 6:Ol p.m. Respectfully submitted, PATTY CRATTY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk