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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-23; City Council; Minutes1 5: MEETING OF: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting) DATE OF MEETING: June 23, 1981 TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO P.M. " F PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers COUNCIL MEMBERS t CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:OO P.M. by Mayor Packard . I I ROLL CALL was taken by the Deputy City Clerk: -0 I Present - Mayor Packard, Council Members Anear, Casler, - ' Kulclhin, and Lewis. [281 I 1. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE VILLAGE I 1 ___~ ~~~ AREA REDEVELOPMENT P:LAN. - I J Mayor Packard indicated that due to a conflict of interest, he would abstain on this item; and turned the chair over to Vice-Mayor Casler. Vice-May0.r Casler explained the procedure observed by the City Council during public hearing items. i Housing and Redevelopment Commission I I Roll Call was taken by the Deputy City Clerk: Present were Anear, Casler, Kulchin, and Lewis. Mayor Packard abstained on this item. The staff report was presented by Jack Henthorn, Director of Housing and Redevelopment. Mr. Henthorn indicated that he would like to enter the following documents for the record: the Carlsbad Village Area Redevelopment Plan, EIR 11567, and the Village Area Redevelopment Pr0jec.t Area Report on Plan, dated May 1981, containing the follclwing exhibits: Minutes of the VillaLge Area Redevelopment Project Area Committee, Resolution No. 1569 of the Planning Cohission, Planning Commission Resolution No. 1561 recommending that the City Council certify EIR 11567 which meets the intents and purposes of CEQA, the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency Village Area Redevelopment Project Report for Health and Safety Code 33328 prepared by the County Auditor and Controller, the Village Area Preliminary Plan, and the following appendices: Excerpts from the Community Development Plan of 1957, excerpts from a Framework for Remedial Action - the Inter- City (a study conducted by the consulting firm of Duncan and Jones,) excerpts from the Preliminary Analysis of the D Problems Issue - Inter-City (by the firm of Duncan and Jones) excerpts from Development Potential for Downtown Carlsbad Revitalization (study conducted by Economic Research Associates,) and the Housing Element for the Carlsbad General Plan. In addition, Mr. Henthorn indicated he would like to note the receipt of the following written correspondence: a letter from the Chamber of Commerce supporting the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan; a letter from Mrs. Algover indicating concern with the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan, generally opposing its' adoption; a petition signed by 14 individuals, representing seven ownerships in sub-area 6, opposing the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for their area; and an update from the County Auditor and Controller of the fiscal report, which substantiates the findings made in the report of the Plan. 1 I I , i u ~- c .. " i . -.. CITY COUNCIL / June 23, 1981 Page 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS 1 b Mr. Henthorn continued, explaining that for the purposes of a presentation, he would like to enter a series of trans- parent overhead projections, representing various boundary recommendations, for the record; and explained same during the presentation. He also noted for the record, a map showing decreases in assessed valuation by block basis, based on the County Auditor and Controllers' report; and a transparency indicating the areas of blight, as defined in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 33000 ea:.se.qq Mr. Henthorn then showed a slide,presentation on the Village Redevelopment Project, outlining the different sub-areas, essentially as contained in the written report of June 1, 1981 on the matter. He continued, enumerating the conditions existing within each of the sub-areas, within the proposed Redevelopment Area Boundary. Vice-Mayor Casler opened the public hearing at 6:58 P.M., and extended the invitation to speak. The Commission.recognized Bob Rice, Attorney representing several land owners in and adjacent to sub-area 6. He stated the land owners are; Dr. and Mrs. Harrison Silver, R. S. and Dr. Barbara Mullen, Mr. Charles White who is the President of the Sea. Slope Condominiums, Mr. Edwin Ilsley, Mr. Richard K. Dickey, Dr. Fred and Barbara Havens, and Mr. Frank Bell. Mr. Rice explained that their opposition was to the inclusion of sub-area 6, and not to the overall adoption of the rema.ining portions of the Redevelopment Plan, Mr. Rice continued that the owners he is representing have residences of the we.stern side of Ocean Street; being adjacent to sub-area. 6. He addressed the issue of blight, and stated that they are suggesting that the development of sub-area 6 be left unattended by the Redevelopment Agency. As development occurs, the improvements can be made at that time . B The Commission then recognized Endre Algover, who indicated his mother owns the property at 2650 Ocean Street, Carlsbad. Mr. Algover stated that he would like to see the neighborhooc develop according to the wishes of the residents, and added that he objects'to t:he high density being proposed. He also stated that their neighborhood has a particular flavor., and they would like to be able to control same. In conclusion, Mr. Algover stated that they are in agreement that downtown Carlsbad is in need of redevelopment; however, they do not feel it should have any affect on their neighborhood, and are requesting exclusion from same. The Commission recognized Pat Biller, 2658 Ocean Street, Carlsbad; which is within sub-area 6 of the proposed plan. .Mr. Biller stated that he did not wish to be included in the.plan, and does not feel they are in a blighted area. He'stated his opinion that if they were included in the plan, the value of properties in the area would drop. The Commission recognized Roy Ward, representing the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee. He introduced the members of the Committee that were present, and briefly explained their involvement in the Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Ward stated that the Plan has good continuity, and is well organized. He concluded that the Advisory Committee urges adoption of the Plan, on the basis that the Redevelop- 1 , - . ment . . . . .. . .. authority . . . . . . . . is there and is an advocate of the people; and " - " "wift-1 help-to provide -the economic .basis -for support of -the commercial area in ,the Village. 1 I " - CITY COUNCIL a June 23, 1981 Page 3 1 1 The Commission recognized Ken Chriss, 2979 State Street, Carlsbad. Mr. Chriss explained that there is a 300 foot sphere of influence .around the Redevelopment Plan Area, and inquired as to the effect of all the properties involved, with respect to limitations and growth. Mr. Clark, the Redevelopment Attorn'ey, responded that it would not impact the plan, or the ability of the City Council to act under the plan. Jack Henthorn explained that they are required to .file a project area.map wit'h the State, and they requested the 300 foot boundary, which they use for utility purposes. The Commission then recognized Jim Runzo, 355 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad. Mr. Runzo expressed concern with regard to any potential use changes in the Redevelopment Area, and inquired as to who would have the final say on any development in same, Vice-Mayor Casler explained that.the City Council has the final decision with regard to any development within the Redevelopment Area. I The Commission recognized James Dorman, 7309 Broadway, Lemon Grove; Attorney representing the Army and Navy Academy. Mr. Dorman indicated that their 2nitial reacf;.isn was:to oppose the plan; in particular, the inclusion of the Army and Navy Academy. He stated that they do not feel they are in a blighted area, and adequately maintain their buildings. He expressed concern over the tax increment financing, and stated that' same is not applicable to their institution. Mr. Dorman continued to commend Staff for their assistance in the matter, and requested assurance that the Academy will be able to continue to operate in its' present location. He added that they were willing to participate in the Redevelop- ment Plan. The Commission recog;nized Don Brown, Carlsbad Chanhber of Commerce. Mr. Brown. stated that the Chamber of Commerce has taken the position olf support for the Redevelopment Plan, as there is room for a great deal of improvement in the Area. He gave some background on the conception of the Plan, and stated his hopes tha.t the Chamber has been of service to the City in the matt.er. The Commission recognized Hal Zack, Box 422, Carlsbad; who indicated that ?le is generally in favor of the Redevelop- ment Plan; however, expressed concern with the issue of density. Mr. Zack cLoncluded by urging the CouncilfCommission to give due consideration to any project or development b calling for increases in density. The Commission recognized.Thelma Hayes, 570 Laguna Drive, Carlsbad; who indicated that she has participated in working on the Redevelopment: Plan. She explained her feeling that it is a cooperative adventure for those that are fortunate to be involved in the Village Area of Carlsbad. Mrs. Hayes requested citizen support of the Plan, and cooperation on the part of the citizenry of the City of Carlsbad. The Commission recognized Robert Nielson, 531 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad. Mr. Nielson spoke in favor of the Redevelopment Plan, and stated that after 24 years of effort, he is happy to see the redevelopment of downtown Carlsbad under way. He added that he is part of the private sector of downtown, and at this point is looking for input from the public sector. I \ COUNCIL MEMBERS , ~ I I I '. y Y COUNCIL \ - n 92 1 QQ1 Dana I. COUNCIL CIT Jun, LJ, I,vI ras~ -r -1 MEMBERS I 1 Since no one else wished to speak on the matter, Vice-Mayor 1 Casler closed the pu'blic testimony at 7:40 P.M. RECESS Vice-Mayor Casler called a recess at 7:40 P.M., and the Council/Housing and Redevelopment Commission reconvened at 7:58 P.M., with four members present. Jack Henthorn, Director of Housing and Redevelopment, then indicated that he had an additional document to enter into the record; a piece of correspondence from Robert J. Wueste, 11200 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington, Minnesota; dated June 16, 1981, which addressed concern with the development of the Royal Palms. Mr. Henthorn indicated that the specific part of the correspondence he wished to enter into the record reads as follows: "Ocean Street to we homeowners is a home and resort community to be enjoyed by our families and friends. Recently with the added pedestrian traffic seeking fun and recreation, heavy burdens have been placed upon us as homeowners; in terms of the burden, protection and maintenance of our property." Mr. Henthom indicated that in addition, he would like to enter a second letter, which was attached as a copy to the letter from Mr. Wueste, addressed to Carole J. Stewart, 3001 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad; with the following: "It has become apparent over the past severak years that the amount of street-activity, as well as the surrounding area's activity, has increased to the point of making Ocean Street unsafe for automobile driving, to say nothing of the sa.fety of my children crossing the busy street. Besides the street congestion, we have continued vandalism at our home and beaches, and the clutter on our beaches continues to worsen because of the amocnt of activity, and lack of control." . Vice-Mayor Casler inquired how many people in the audience lived or owned property in sub-area 6, and wished to have that area eliminatedl from the Redevelopment Plan. She also inquired how many people in the audience would still-be in opposition to the Redevelopment Plan, if the area north of Beech and west of Garfield was eliminated. L It was indicated that Mr. White, owner of the Sea Slope Condominiums, would still oppose the Plan. It was further indic:ated that the residents of 2701 Ocean Street, and Mr. Frank Bell at 2751 Ocean Street, request that all of sub-area 6 be deleted from the Redevelopment Plan. Council Member/Commi-ssioner Lewis stated his feeling that everything west of Garfield Street in sub-area 6 could be deleted, as he does not feel it is a blighted area. However, he stated that the basic improvements such as sidewalks, curbs, and gutters will become a reality, and the area will not always remain as; a "countryf ied" atmosphere. Council Member/Commjissioner Kulchin stated her opinion that if the residents and owners of the area do not wish to be a part of the Redevelopment Plan, she proposes to delete,.t;hem Council Member/Comm:issioner Anear stated his opinion that there is a need for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks for public safety . . .. :I ,. \I .. -y COUNCIL MEMBERS Packard Casler Anear Kulchin Lewis I I i