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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-09; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMEETING OF: \\A\'T HOUSTNG & REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORKSHOP .. . DATE OF MEETING: March 9, 1981 TIME OF MEETING: 4:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER was made by Chairman Chriss at 4:07 P.M. ROLL CALL Present - Chairman Chriss, Members Hayes, Runzo, Helton, Sanchez, and Carney. Member Ward arrived at 4:08 P.M. Also present was Council Liaison Anear. Absent - Members Hall and Mariz. DESTGN REVIEW BOARD PIAN NO, 10 - NIIELSON. Due to a conflict of interest, Chairman Chriss indicated he would 'abstain from discussion on this project, and turned the meeting over to Member Helton. With the aid of wall exhibits, Drew Aitken presented the staff report. He explained that at the last meeting, the applicant brought forth a proposal to occupy and remodel the second story of the structure. At that time, Staff requested that the item be .continued, until they could qbtain a master plan and elevation scheme on the site. Mr. Aitken briefly reported on the meeting with the applicant and his architects. He added that Staff is satisfied with the proposal to date, and recommends approval of the original request to remodel and occupy the second floor of the structure. He indicated that Staff will present a report at the next regular meeting, on the final outcome of the proposals. In response to inquiry as to parking, Drew Aitken explained Further, that the parking is adequate for this phase of the project, not the master plan. . that parking is incorporated to the rear of the project. Committee discussion then reflected on the parking issue in the redevelopment area, and the need for a parking district. Member Ward suggested for Committee consideration, that it be recommended to Planning and to the Redevelopment Commission that they allow credit for the parking across the alley, to be used by this master plan developer. Council Member Anear pointed out that the City does not own the property, and it is on railroad land. Mr. Anear further explained that the applicant is going to have to provide sub-terranean parking, or the City a parking district. Mr. Nielson explained that he sent a letter to the Chamber of Commerce, and to the City Council, approximately a year ago, requesting the formation of a parking district. He volun- teered the property which he controls, or could speak for the owners of; as the nucleus of the parking district. He received a response ten months later, requesting he turn it over to the Chamber of Commerce. ' Member Hayes suggested the City obtain some commi.ttm'ent on the part of the merchants to have their employees park where there is adequate parking, so that their customers can park near their entrance. Mrs. Hayes made reference to a survey that was done on parking, which showed that current available parking is only 50 percent used in the downtown area. She added that this should be salesmanship on the part of the Chamber, to see that the merchants do provide adequate parking in front of their businesses. I t 4 -- e March 9, 1981 Page 2 The Committee found that DRR -1O.fulfills the conditions and is in compliance with the Design Manual, and approved same, subject to the following conditions: At the next regular meeting the applicant will have submitted the elevations to the Joe's Transmission building for Committee inspection and approval; and that the necessary work be submitted on the master plan in time for review by Staff, and reported to the Committee for its' review at the next regular meeting. UNFINJ SHE D BUSINESS Guidelines for Design Review Drew Aitken explained that this item was a request for the Committee to draw up an outline'of what to look for when reviewing plans. Staff indicated that this ties in with Plan Processing. Committee discussion then reflected on the issue of plan processing. Jack Henthorn expla'ined that the problem lies in the fact that there are two processes, and it will exist until one or the other takes precedent, or until the Redevelopment Plan is adopted, and a new process goes into effect. Discussion reflected on the review process. Member Hayes briefly reported on her conversation with Nanagel: Frank Aleshire, and the possibility of this Committee having a worfihop with the Planning Commission. suggested that the committee meet with the Planning Commissior to determine role clarification, after the redevelopment plan is adopted. The Committee concurred, and Staff will report back to the Committee on same. Jack Henthorn Bus Bench Signs and Maintenance Jack Henthorn explained that the Planning Department and the Public Works Department were responsible for enforcing the maintenance and advertising restrictions on the bus benches. He added that an Ordinance has just been introduced on the placement procedures, and Staff feels the item has been adequately addressed. Member Hayes expressed concern over the advertising of the bus benches, and indicated she wanted to have control over same. Jack Henthorn explained that once the redevelopment plan is adopted, the Design Review Board will have it. Mrs. Hayes suggested that the Committee voice its'. concern . over benches left at random. Tt was suggested that this issue, along with the lightning condition be referred to the Traffic Safety Commission. Staff concurred. Discussion then reflected different alternatives to controllin the advertising and maintenance of bus benches. Member Hayes suggested the Committee consider ascertaining whether the Senior Citizens Organization would be willing to participate, on a voluntary basis, to help designate the location of bus benches, public and private, in the redevel- opment area; their present condition, which stops have them, and those located where there are no stops. Staff concurred, and agreed to prepare a letter reflecting same, for Member Carney to deliver to the Senior Citizens Organization. , MFMBERS Y Chriss Helton Ward Hayes Runzo Sanchez Carney March 9, 1981 Pase 3 Parking District Formation Discussion reflected the need for a parking district, and reorganization of the current parking situation, in relation to the Streetscape Plan. Member Ward suggested that he bring this item up for discussion at his meeting with Don Brown of the Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, March 10, 1981. The Committee concurred This item was therefore continued-. Committee Attendance Drew Aitken indicated there was a correction on the Agenda Bill for this item, it should read "Committee Attendance," not "Committee Outline." item would be brought back to the Committee at the next meeting, with the requested provisions to the By-Laws. . Plan Processingl Jack Henthorn explained that this This item was discussed, along with Guidelines for Design Review, earlier in the meeting. Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program Jack Henthorn explained that they were unable to get this item on the City Council agenda this month, and it will be on the.agSnda for the. first meeting of April. He further explained the purpose was for the City to get control of the program back from the County. OLD BUSINESS Under Guidelines for Review, Chairman Chriss briefly reported on the City's program of Human Relations, for processing handouts and information items dealing with the City. Jack Henthorn indicated one of the handouts would be titled, ''Know Your City Hall," however, Staff is not totally up to date on this item. Staff agreed to draft a letter for the Committee, with the intent of things the Committee would like to see contributed to the program. LIGHTING ORDINANCE Member Runzo explained that she has done some checking at. various small shopping areas, and on an average, a post is located every 9 or 10 stalls with some type of lighting, which seems adequate. The Committee then discussed their respective views on requiring parking lot lighting. Member Ward moved that in public parking areas, it be the policy to request adequate lighting. The motion was subsequently withdrawn. A motion was made that it be the policy of the Redevelopment Advisory Committee, that within the redevelopment area i't be recommended that adequate lighting in public parking areas be furnished by the owner/developer. HFMBERS \ Chriss Helton Ward Hayes Runzo ~ Sanchez Carney .__ March 9, 1981 Rase 4 COMMITTEE BY-LAW This item was included in the discussion under Committee Attendance. combined with Attendance, and Staff will take care of theSe items as one. Jack Henthorn indicated the By-Laws should be CORRESPONDENCE Following Committee discussion reference the correspondence received from Mr. B. M. Christiansen of February 12, 19-81, Staff was directed to draft a letter explaining the problem and potential solutions to Mr. Christiansen. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 P.M., to Monday, March 16, 1981, at 4:QO P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Ann R. Alleman Minutes Clerk TRANSCRIPTS ARE KEPT ON PILE UNTIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES. - 1 - HWE RS \ \