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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-23; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; Minutes_- MINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meeting: 5:OO PM Date of Meeting: April 23, 1984 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee - MEMBERS CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:OO PM by Chairman Matt Hall ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Hall, Members Helton, Hayes, McCoy, Sanchez, Moralez, Guilford, Clarke Absent: Member Holmes Staff Members Present: Chris Salomone, Comm. Redev. Mgr. Patty Cratty, Admin. Assist II/Redev. Ann Kulchin, Council Liaison Joe Eggleston, Admin. Assist.II/U&M Marty Orenyak, Bldg. & Plng. Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of March 26, 1984 were approved as amended: Page 3 third paragraph: To read: "property owners felt that as great a financial gain" NEW BUSINESS: 2. Introduction of New Members: Chairman Hall gave introduction of the committees two new members, Blanche Guilford and Harold Clarke. 1. Award Presentation (Roy Ward) Council Member Ann Kulchin presented outgoing member Roy Ward with a aertificate of appreciation. Counci Member Kulchin also gave background on number of years Mr. Ward had served on the committee and his many civic involements in the City of Carlsbad. Chairman Matt Hall also thanked Mr. Ward for his service. 3. Historical Site Desisnation Options Mr. Salomone, Community Redevelopment Manager, brouc to the attention of the committee the possibility of having a historical site designation site and/or options for such. Mr. Salomone stated that as a result of the Carlsbad Inn project staff had been asked to pursue the possibility of historical site designation options for the City. Mr. Salomone noted to the committee that at their next meeting hc would like to have an official action as to the options available to them in the conservacy of his- torical sites, significance and direction on how to determine developments and policy for review of sites which are historically significant. Staff noted that SANDAG had at this time a document which called out several historical sites in the area. Staff noted that they would like to take some sort MINUTES HRAC April , 1984 PAGE 2 of stand on the issue and have a policy regarding such sites. Member Hayes asked that the next agenda packet in- clude those sites as listed in the report and document that was prepared by SANDAG. OLD BUSINESS: 4. Update on Carlsbad Inn Project Proposal Mr. Salomone gave staff report using overhead graphi stating project was approved last Tuesday at the Council/Commission meeting. Mr. Salomone reiterated that this project was for a mixed use resort project Staff noted that the applicants would like to start the grading on this project the latter part of May. Staff further noted that the applicant is scheduled to go before the Coastal Commission late in May. Staff mentioned that as a result of a controversey - regarding the restaurant,site has a long term lease and has some historical significance, therefore, the restaurant will staff and a decision was made to kee the structure and try to blend in with design of the Carlsbad in. Staff noted that the restaurant site, Cohn House, has to return to the Design Review Board to show how it is going to fit in. Member Hall questioned if restaurnat will be closed down during construction. Mr. Salomone stated that possibily it would close for only 60 days or so. 5. Council Redevelopment Workshop - April 24, 1984 Mr. Salomone gave report on this item stating on Tuesday, April 24, 1984, City Council will be holdin a workshop on Redevelopment. Mr. Salomone stated that at this time an over view will be given on Redevelopment and where we were today. Committee received an agenda. Present at Council workshop wil be two experts on the subject. Mr. Tom Clarke and Mr. Milt Farrell. Mr. Salomone mentioned that Redevelopment was at the point now where we can do some creative Redeveloping and would like all member of the committee to attend workshop. Mr. Salomone also stated that redevelopment program may be ready to make major steps in public improvements, medians, pedestrian circulation plan, sotrm drian, etc. Mentioned that Mr. Tom Clarke, Redevelopment Counsel will be able to let use know what tools we have and possibility of expanding the Redevelopment Area. Mr. Milt Farrell, Community Redevelopment Agencies Area, will tour area prior to Council meeting and will be telling Council what agencies have done in other cities that have been right or wrong and let us know what Carlsbad is able to do at this time. Feeling was that a lot of information will be given at workshop regarding financing techniques and other aspects of Redevelopment. MINUTES HR C April 23, 1984 PAGE 3 Chairman Hall suggested that the Committee members get together afterward at a later date and discuss what might be done with the Carlsbad Redevelopment Areamand get imput from all the committee members. Chairman Hall also noted that the beach was a key to the City and should be able to tie into Redevelopment. 6. Streetscape Update Chris Salomone passed out agenda bill for City Council May 1 meeting which will be regarding the selection of contractor for the streetscape. Mr. Salomone stated that he hoped to get contract signed and construction started by end of May and done by Fall Faire. It was noted that there might be a little bit of trouble with the downtown area being under construction during the time between the Spring Faire and Fall Faire but it will all be worth it and we need to educate the community and let then be aware of the construction that will be taking place. Member Hayes asked if there was going to be provisions for stores and pedestrians. Staff verified that there will be provisions for the pedestrians and store entrances and that staff was trying to prepare everyone for the construction. 7. Storm Drain Update Chris Salomone gave staff update stating that funds had been allocated and bid was scheduled for May 1st meeting. Construction is scheduled for time period between Spring Faire and Fall Faire and will have similar problems as that of the streetscaping in that downtown area will be under construction but trying to prepare merchants and community as much as possible. Will have brochure at Spring Faire redevelopment booth explaining what will be taking place in the downtown area. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: 8. Villacre Merchants' Association "Villaqer" Committee members invited to join the Village Merchants at their next "Villager" which will be on Wednesday, April 25th from 5-7 PM at the Carlsbac Journal. 9. Shared Housing Program Verbal update given on information provided to the committee members by Council Member Kulchin regardir shared housing program . *' . MINUTES HRAC April 23 1984 PAGE 4 10. SPRING FAIRE Staff member Chris Salomone stated that Redevelopmen will be sharing a booth at the spring faire with the Police Dept. and the Fire Dept. Asked that thos committee members interested in helping man the boot get in touch with staff and help distribute litera- ture and assist in answering questions regarding what is happening to the downtown area. OFF AGENDA ITEMS: Chairman Hall passed out a copy of an article that appeared in last Sunday's Blade Tribune which spoke highly of Carlsbad Redevelopment. Discussion held on the sign ordinance. Questioned raised on Joe's Transmission site. Staff noted that Joe's Transmission has moved to their new location on Roosevelt Street and the property on Elm Avenue has changed hands. Staff will be meeting with new owner of site and see what they have in mind for that location. By proper motion meeting adjourned at 6:Ol P.M. Respectfully submitted, CHRIS SALOMONE Community Redevelopment Manager Bibi Leak Acting Minutes Clerk Redevelopment Office MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED AND KEPT ON FILE UNTIL APPROVED.