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MEETING OF:
COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING: August 30, 1982
TIME OF MEETING: 5:OO P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
HOUSING & REDEVELOPHENT ADVISORY
MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order at 5:Ol P.M. by Chairman
Hall.
ROLL CALL
Present - Hall, Hayes, Helton, McCoy, Moralez,
and Holmes.
Absent - Carney, Sanchez, and Ward.
Also present were:
Chris Salomone, Redevelopment Program Manager
Marty Orenyak, Director of Building and Housing
Michael Holzmiller, Land Use Planning Manager
Girard Anear, City Council Liaison
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held July 26, 1982, were
approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
Height Suit ab il it y Study
Chris Salomone gave a brief update on the matter,
addressing the poll results, the report from the Fire and
Engineering Departments on the impacts of increased
height, and recent articles and editorials that have
appeared in local newspapers.
Mr. Salomone continued, with the aid of transparencies, to
address the open space areas and parking in the downtown
area.
Committee discussion related to the economics of three,
four, and five story buildings.
Member Hayes reiterated her opinion that the downtown
area should include more housing, and not concentrate
so much on office use.
It was noted the matter was informational only, and no
action was taken.
NEW BUSINESS
Mortgage Revenue Bonds
With the aid of a flip chart, Chris Salomone gave a staff
report on the matter, outlining the requirements for the
bonds, and indicating that everything must be built to
Code, with no bonuses for density or open space. He added
that at their meeting of August 24, 1982, the City Council
authorized Staff to hire a Bond Counsel and Bond
Underwriter.
Hall
Hayes
Helton
McCoy
Moralez
Holmes
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Block Grant Public Hearing
Chris Salomone gave a brief update on the rehabilitation
loans, referencing the minutes of the Rehabilitation Loan
Committee from their meeting of August 20, 1982, and the
flyer sent out to the public to advertise the public
hearing. He added that the public hearings will be held
on September 9, 1982 in the Council Chambers, and on
September 23, 1982 at the Harding Street Community
Center.
Mr. Salomone continued that the Committee has granted its'
first two rehabilitation loans to Carlsbad Collective, and
Art Dawson for the Poinsettia Plaza. He concluded that
the residential rehabilitation program has been approved,
and Staff is moving ahead with same.
NEWS ARTICLES
It was noted these articles were provided for information
only to the Committee.
Design Review Board Projects Update
Chris Salomone referenced the list of projects currently
on file with the Redevelopment Department and their status
provided to the Committee, and noted that same was
informational only.
Royal Palms - New Development Proposal
Chris Salomone reported that the Royal Palms has withdrawn
their increased height proposal, and is submitting a new
development proposal for the same location. He added that
the plans were not submitted to Staff in time for a staff
report to be prepared for this meeting. He continued to
outline the major features of the revised project, with
the aid of wall exhibits, and indicated that same will
consist of 120 units of time share condominiums with some
scattered commercial.
Mr. Salomone continued that the maximum height will be 35
feet and the project will include subterranean parking.
He added that Staff will provide complete plans for review
by the Committee at the next regular meeting.
Ms. Carole Stewart, owner of the Royal Palms, addressed
the Committee, and addressed the issues of height and
parking.
Design Review Board - Committee Members Selection
Chairman Hall inquired if any members of the Committee
were interested in serving on the Design Review Board, and
indicated that those names would be submitted to Council,
at which time the final appointments would be made.
Members Hayes, Holmes, McCoy, and Hall indicated interest
in serving on the Design Review Board.
Staff was directed to contact those members of the
Committee absent at this meeting, and inquire if they
would be interested in serving on the Board.
Mr. Orenyak indicated Staff is recommending that an
alternate be selected for the DRB.
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ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:54 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
ANN R. ALLEMAN
Minutes Clerk