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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-07-26; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesI. MINUTES MEETING OF: DATE OF MEETING: July 26, 1982 TIME OF MEETING: 5:OO P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers COIMITT RE CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ward at 5:Ol P.M. ROLL CALL Present - Ward, Hayes, Helton, McCoy, Morales, Sanchez, and Holmes. Hall arrived at 5:08 P.M. Absent - Carney. Also present were: Chris Salomone, Redevelopment Program Manager Michael Holzmiller, Land Use Planning Manager Marty Orenyak, Director of Building and Housing Ron Beckman, Assistant City Manager/Development Mary Casler, Mayor Girard Anear, Council Member Richard Chick, Council Member MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND FORUM Chris Salomone reported that Staff has been receiving inquiries and proposals since the meeting was held on July 15, 1982 on the issue of Mortage Revenue Bonds, and briefly summarized the criteria of the meeting. DESIGN MANUAL - RESOLUTION Chris Salomone gave a brief staff report on the matter. Brief discussion related to the composition of the Design Review Board, and the matter was tabled. The Committee recommended adoption of the Resolution, and that it be fowarded to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission with their comments and recommendations. MEMBER HALL ARRIVED AT 5:08 P.M. LETTER TO DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS Chris Salomone reported that the letter to the Downtown Merchants was sent indicating the Committee's support, and added that the Downtown Merchants meet every Tuesday in the Chamber Building. UPDATE ON PARKING LOTS Chris Salomone reported that the matter of the design of the middle block parking lot will go before Council at their meeting of August 3, 1982. He referenced the parking lot between State and Roosevelt, and Elm and Grand, south of Elm and east of the railroad right-of-way, and indicated that they hope to get it to design within the next few weeks, at which time it will go before Council for approval. MEMBERS \ Ward Hayes Helton McCoy Morale s Sanchez Ho lmes X x X X X X X MINUTES July 26, 1982 Page 3 OFF-AGENDA ITEM Funds with Bank of America - Gibraltar Savings Brief Committee discussion related to the need for a resolution, ultimately forwarded to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission, authorizing a depository agreement with Gibraltar Savings and Loan. The Committee recommended adoption of the Resolution authorizing the Execution of the General Depository Agreement, to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission with Gibraltar Savings and Loan for Section 8 low-rent housing . HEIGHT STUDY Mr. Mike Kennedy, representing George S. Nolte and Associates, addressed the Committee. Mr. Kennedy indicated that he attempted to pattern his report after what has already been accomplished in the Redevelopment Area, and continued to outline the major features of the report. Chris Salomone continued with a brief staff report, indicating that Staff is recommending the following: 1. No high-rise over 80' in the Redevelopment Area. 2. Nothing over 35' along Carlsbad Boulevard. 3. Reserve the right to entertain mid-rise in the core area. In response to Committee inquiry regarding setbacks along Carlsbad Boulevard, Mr. Salomone indicated that Staff is recommending the 35' height limit, and would have to review each project. With regard to the survey sent out to the property owners to establish a policy regarding the height of buildings in the downtown Redevelopment Area, Mr. Salomone indicated that Staff sent out 405 letters, and received 85 responses; 54 were in favor of the Consultant's recommendation, and 24 were in opposition. Mr. A. J. Skotnicki, 3535 Bedford Circle, Carlsbad, addressed the Committee. Mr. Skotnicki expressed the opinion that since tax dollars are being used to subsidize the program, every citizen in the City has the right to input regarding the matter. He added that the intensification should concentrate on people-type dwellings, rather than excessive high-rise and commercial business structures. Mr. Jim Runzo, property owner in the downtown area, addressed the Committee. Mr. Runzo requested clarification regarding the exclusion of a certain condominium project from the Redevelopment Area. Chairman Ward responded that the apartment building did not choose to be included in the Redevelopment Area. Mr. David Forest, 2630 Pirineos, Carlsbad, addressed the Committee, and spoke in favor of the recommendations as contained in the Consultant's report. Ward Hayes Helton McCoy Mor ales Sanchez Holmes Hall X X X X X X X X MINUTES July 26, 1982 Page 2 FREE PARKING SIGN Chris Salomone indicated this was an informational only item. BLOCK GRANT UPDATE Mr. Salomone reported that the contracts for the Tyler Street sidewalk improvement project will be awarded at the August 3, 1982 Council meeting, and construction will start soon after. With regard to the streetscape for Madison and Roosevelt Streets, Mr. Salomone indicated that it will also go before Council at their August 3, 1982 meeting. Mr. Salomone concluded that they are beginning a new funding cycle for the Block Grant Fund Program, with a $200,000 allocation. STAFF CHANGES Chris Salomone distributed a copy of the reorganizational chart for Developmental Services, and indicated that the matter was informational only. BLANKENSHIP PROJECT - DRB #3 Mr. Salomone gave a brief staff report on the matter, indicating it is the Seahorse Village project on Carlsbad Boulevard. He continued that the project was previously submitted and approved by this Committee in August, 1980, and the developer has resubmitted same for approval. He added that the Planning Department is also recommending approval. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held June 28, 1982, were approved as submitted. Minutes of -he Special Mee-ing, held July 12, 1982, were approved as corrected; Page 2, revising the last paragraph to read: "Member Hayes said that she would consider favorably added height if it were designated for housing. She said that what is needed in the Redevelopment Area, in order to maintain a village atmosphere, is more people living there so that it is populated day and night. She said she did not approve of added height for office building use. She found no problem with added height aesthetically if suggestions in the report were followed. She reported that Member Sanchez, who was not in attendance, had telephoned her that his main concerns were to keep a village atmosphere, and also to take into account the added pollution that might be caused and the additional traffic that would be created by a higher density area. Ward Hayes Helton McCoy Mora les Sanchez Holmes Hal 1 Ward Hayes Helton McCoy Morales Sanchez Ho lme s Hal 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X . .I MINUTES July 26, 1982 Page 4 \ MEMBERS Mr. Sid Smith, 3405 Woodland Way, Carlsbad, property owner in the downtown area, addressed the Committee. Mr. Smith expressed the opinion that there is no need for six- story buildings in the downtown area, and added that the City should concentrate on retail merchants. Mr. Bob Nielsen, 3460 Charter Oak, Carlsbad, addressed the Committee. Mr. Nielsen indicated he is a property owner in the downtown area, and stated his opinion that the report addresses the need for increased density in the downtown area, and spoke in favor of same. He further expressed his opinion that the City needs specialty shops in the downtown area. In response, Mr. Kennedy indicated that his report does not address land use, and added that the City may wish to consider the concept of mixed use. Mr. Harold Clarke, 824 Caminito Del Reposo, Carlsbad, owner of the property at State and Grand, addressed the Committee. Mr. Clarke spoke in opposition to the proposed height limit increase, and expressed agreement with the comments made by Mr. Skotnicki and Mr. Smith. Mr. Ralph Copeland addressed the Committee. Mr. Copeland expressed the opinion that increased density and more residential is needed in the downtown area, and spoke in favor of the increased height limit. Mr. Bill Ryburn, property owner at Elm and State, Carlsbad, addressed the Committee. Mr. Ryburn spoke in favor of the proposal, and expressed the opinion that more people are needed in the downtown area. Mr. Howard Murphy, businessman in the Old World Center, Carlsbad, addressed the Committee. Mr. Murphy spoke in favor of the increased height limit, and expressed the need for innovative architectural design. Mr. Archie Hicks, President of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Committee. Mr. Hicks stated that the Chamber feels increased density would be a great advantage to the City, and expressed the opinion that design control and a more selective process is also needed. Mr. Ralph Darton, 4230 Trieste Drive, Carlsbad, addressed the Committee. Mr. Darton pointed out that the City must also consider whether or not its' present fire equipment is adequate to handle the different building heights. Member Holmes referenced Westwood Village in West Los Angeles which was rezoned to allow increased height, and commented on the problems the area now faces. He added that he sees the City of Carlsbad as a retail town, not a major business City, and expressed opposition to the proposed 60' height limit, Committee discussion related to the feasibility of addressing each project on an individual basis. discussed was the need for pedestrian traffic and increased density in the downtown area. Also MINUTES July 26, 1982 Page 5 Member Sanchez expressed concern regarding pollution if density is increased in the downtown area. Member Hayes responded that with more housing, people who remain in the downtown area, which would cut down vehicle traffic. She also expressed the opinion that she could see allowing the excess height as a compensation for housing. Chairman Ward pointed out that the goal is to establish a village atmosphere in the Redevelopment Area, and maintain same. He added that if the commercial retail element is going to work, we must come up with a solution to the density issue. The Committee accepted the report and recommended it be used as a planning tool for future development, to correspond with the original Village Design Manual in its original form, which will allow height flexibility on a case by case basis. ADJOURNMENT By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, ANN R. ALLEMAN Minutes Clerk Ward Hayes Helton McCoy Mor a 1 e s S anc he z Ho lme s Hall X X X X X X X X