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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-01-25; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES MEETING OF: ROIISIRG L REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY DATE OF MEETING: January 25, 1982 TIME OF MEETING: 5:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: COMHITTEE City Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Hayes at 5:05 P ,M. ROLL CALL Present - Hayes, Helton, Runzo, Moralez, Hall, and Carney. Absent - Ward, Sanchez, and Chriss. Also present were: Marty Orenyak, Director of Building and Housing Drew Aitken, Redevelopment Program Manager Michael Holzmiller, Principal Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the meeting held October 21, 1981, were were approved as submitted. Minutes of the meeting held October 28, 1982, were approved as submitted. Minutes of the meeting held November 23, 1981, were approved as submitted. Minutes of the meeting held January 6, 1982, were continued to the next meeting to allow time for review of same. Arcade ProDosal Drew Aitken gave a report on the matter, essentially as contained in the staff report, with the aid of a wall exhibit outlining the redevelopment of the project area. Mr. Aitken continued that Staff does not feel the proposal would have any impact on the area, or existing business. He added that Staff has contacted other businesses in the area and obtained signatures from those businesses indicating no objection to the proposed arcade. Mrs. Shirley Mizera addressed the Committee. Mrs. Mizera indicated that the existing business, the Mizera Deli, has very strict rules, and added that herself and her husband will be managing the operation during business hours. MEMBERS ’ Hayes Helton Runzo Morale z Hal 1 Carney Hayes Helton Runz o Moralez Hal 1 Carney Hayes Helton Runzo Moralez Hal 1 Carney Hayes Helton Runzo Morale z Hal 1 Carney X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MINUTES January 25, 1982 Page 2 Mr. Hans Mizera, the applicant, addressed the Committee. Mr. Mizera indicated that he would be willing to provide facilities for bicycle parking, if the City would allocate space in the street for same. Michael Holzmiller responded to Committee questions regarding the number of machines that would require a Conditional Use Permit. In response to Committee query regarding the position of adjacent business owners, Mr. Mizera explained that of all those businesses contacted only one had expressed the inability to state his position at this time and requested additional time to think about same, indicating that his concern was not with the proposed arcade itself, but the children it would draw to the area. Mr. Hal Zack addressed the Committee. Mr. Zack referenced two previous applications for arcades that were denied by the City, and indicated that he is in favor of the proposal because the Mizera Deli is an existing business that will continue to operate as a deli, as well as an arcade. Mr. Zack continued, stating his opinion that the City should be everything possible to retain existing businesses in the village area. In conclusion, Mr. Zack stated that the Mizera Deli is a quality business, and urged approval of the proposal. Committee discussion related to hours of operation, and impact on surrounding businesses. Michael Holzmiller indicated that the applicant has been able to overcome most of the concerns of the Planning Commission with regard to arcades. He added that the track record for this type of use is not good, and indicated that the use is only as good as the supervision inside the arcade. Discussion reflected the Committee's feeling regarding this type of use in the redevelopment area, and confining same to shopping centers to avoid having a negative element develop in the redevelopment area. Mr. Harold Clarke addressed the Committee. Mr. Clarke stated his opinion that the existing three machines in the Mizera Deli already cause problems, and added that approval of the proposal will only complicate matters. He added that the City cannot afford a negative element in the redevelopment area, and requested Committee consideration of same. Mr. Mizera stated that children are an intricate part of our community and lives, and added that the City needs facilities so the children have some place to go. He further stated that he does not believe confining children's activities to shopping centers is the answer, only to get them out of the downtown area. In conclusion, Mr. Mizera stated that they will control the children inside the business the best they can, to alleviate any problems outside. He added that rents and utilities are'increasing, and the arcade would provide additional revenue and allow their business to remain in the downtown area. MINUTES January 25, 1982 Page 3 In response to Committee query regarding provisions for review of the CUP, Michael Holzmiller explained that a standard condition that the City now places on any CUP provides it be granted for a maximum five year period, with a yearly review by the Planning Director who has the authority to take same before the Planning Commission for revocation. Mr. Holzmiller added that if the Committee desired, they could stipulate that the CUP be granted for one year, allowing the applicant to reapply on a yearly basis without have to pay the fees after the first year. Member Hayes expressed concern that approval of the arcade would set a precedent. Mr. Mizera responded that if the arcade were ever to become a negative element it would also hurt the deli portion of their business, and added that if same ever became a negative entity, they would remove the arcade port ion. Following discussion, the Committee approved the proposal as presented by Staff due to the fact that it will be in combination with an existing business, with the condition that the arcade not be implied or signed as a separate business. Senior Housing Project Drew Aitken gave a staff report on the matter, and indicated that the project was scheduled to go before Council at their meeting of January 26, 1982; however, during discussion it was pulled from the agenda to allow time for a better understanding of the project. Committee discussion related to suggested changes to the architectural plans, and the status of the project. Mr. Aitken added that Staff will set another workshop to review the matter, at which time another date will be set for the project to go to Council. He further indicated that Staff will report back to the Committee on same. SixPence Inn Sign Program Drew Aitken reported that the applicant has submitted their sign application, and it is set for hearing by the Planning Commission on March 10, 1982. He added that the Committee's recommendation that the additional space be utilized for village identification logo will also be forwarded to the Planning Commission. Robco Commercial Addition Chairman Hayes indicated that she, Drew Aitken, and Marty Orenyak reviewed the plans as presented and visited the site. Drew Aitken continued to give a brief staff report on the matter, indicating that the project is an addition to an existing structure. He added that there is no problem with the parking, and the front of the building will be brought in conformance with other buildings in the area. MEMBERS \ Hayes Helton Runzo Moralez Hal 1 Carney \ 4 $ - X X X X X X _- MINUTES January 25, 1982 Page 4 Agenda Format Following brief discussion relating to the samples of agenda formats used by other departments, Committee concensus indicated approval of the agenda format used for this meeting. Plan Processine Review The Committee discussed the plan process review, and no action was taken. Design Manual Status Report Drew Aitken inndicated that Staff is in the process of preparing a report outlining what the Committee has done and their view of the Design Manual. He added that upon completion of the report, he will meet with the Planning Department, and they will prepare a report to the Planning Commission on the matter. He further indicated that the changes made to the document by the Committee were reviewed by the City Attorney, and are fine. Parking Agreement Status ReDort Marty Orenyak gave a brief status report on the matter, and indicated there have been no changes. Chairman Hayes indicated the next meeting of the Parking Committee will be held Monday, February 22, 1982, at 7:O P.M. in the Chamber Building. Sportsman's Bar Marty Orenyak reported that Ralph and Eddie's has submitted an application to transfer their license to the Allegro building at 390 Grand Avenue. He added that they are also the owners of the Sportsman Bar property, and will be terminating the lease on same. They have also indicated that they will not allow the new tenant to serve alcohol. Streetscape Plan Drew Aitken reported that the Engineering Department has given the consultant the go ahead to proceed with the final design for Madison Avenue and Roosevelt Street. He added that they have three months to complete same, at which time it will go before the Council €or approval, and then to bid. NEW RUSINE S S Drew Aitken distributed copies of the Redevelopment Report for the month of December, 1981 to the Committee for review. Council Workshop Drew Aitken reported that the City Council Workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 1982, and items for discussion and consideration will be the Residential Rehabilitation Program and the Human Services Final Report. MINUTES January 25, 1982 Page 5 Marty Orenyak revorted that on Friday, February 5, 1982, Mr. Dudley Lang and Mr. Ken Caresio from the City of Duarte will be here to show a film and give a presentation on housing. He added that the time has tentatively been set for 2:OO P.M. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:23 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Ann R. Alleman Minutes Clerk TRANSCRIPTS ARE KEPT UNTIL APPROVAL OF MINUTES MEMBERS \