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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-27; Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meeting: 5:OO p.m. Date of Meeting: October 27, 1986 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE CALL TO ORDER: Chairman McCoy called the Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman McCoy, Committee Members Hayes, Moralez, Nielsen and Rombotis. Member Sanchez arrived at 5:04 p.m. Absent: Members Clarke, Guilford and Helton. Others Present: Chris Salomone, Community Redevelopment Manager Dee Landers, Planning Department Mike Howes, Senior Planner Lynn Fitzgerald, Redevelopment Office Council Member Pettine arrived at 5:12 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Meeting held September 22, 1986, rere approved as presented. Chris Salomone requested items with repor s be taken out of order to allow the reports to be given first. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. CONTINUED ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETING: A. Building Department Annual Report Chris Salomone introduced this item and Chairman McCoy stated his question had been income versus expenses as shown in the annual report. Marty Orenyak, Community Development Director, explained the annual report did not include counter costs, additional personnel and other operation costs in toto. Chairman McCoy commented with the present setup, a more accurate figure should be possible. Mr. Orenyak stated the City had never done a full cost recovery study, as it was not practical. Now that the Department is separate, this would be possible. Mr. Orenyak stated the Department was self- sustaining, and there was a possibility that fees would be reduced sometime in the future. OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS: 2. ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES, SCENIC CORRIDOR GUIDELINES: Dee Landers, Planning Department, gave the report on this item explaining how the architectural and scenic corridor guidelines came about. She explained the Land Use Element Review Committee recommended these guidelines and Council directed staff to prepare the studies. MEMBERS McCoy Hayes Mor ale z Nielsen Rombo t i s - X X X X X MINUTES October 27 1986 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 2 Ms. Landers explained how staff retained a consultant, Corbin/Yamafuji, to prepare these guidelines. The drafts were distributed to this Committee at their last meeting. She stated the drafts need revising and will be in final form when finally distributed. Ms. Landers stated the Architectural Review Guidelines were designed to interface with other City manuals and the intent was to allow creativity in design, contributing to th charm of the City. However, quality of design would be stressed as well as compatibility with the surrounding area. The purpose of the Scenic Corridor Guidelines was to create scenic corridors throughout the City that would be pleasing to the eye and enhance the environment, while identifying the City of Carlsbad. The streets were divided into categories, with the intent being that of a patchwork quilt with the streets the threads tying the City together. Ms. Landers said this manual was to tie in with other City manuals and would need some revision. Chairman McCoy questioned the Architectural Review Process as described on page five of the report, and Ms. Landers stated a decision had not been made yet on the scope and makeup of the Architectural Review Board. Mike Howes added staff did not want to create a third Commission for develope to go through. Discussion among the Committee Members determined the Board should be a cross section of people and not just architects. Mr. Howes stated it was felt the Review Board should be an appeal board. Member Rombotis called attention to the conflicts in the Scenic Corridor Guidelines with relation to the Landscape Manual. Ms. Landers agreed this would need revision. Mr. Howes stated good quality architecture was desired, with pictures available to show to prospective applicants. 3. POLICY REGARDING TENANT REQUESTS FOR MOVE WITHIN JURISDICTION: George Neblina, Housing Department, gave the report on this item explaining the new documents to be included in the original papers when a tenant requests a move within the same jurisdiction. Copies of these documents were included in the packet. Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the documents to be added when a tenant requests a move within a jurisdiction. These documents are to be approved by the City Attorney. 4. SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAM: Chris Salomone reported HUD has approved Carlsbad's request for twenty new units; ten one-bedroom family units; five elderly one-bedroom units, and five two-bedroom units. In the last year, 55 new units have been approved. first time one-bedroom family units have been approved. The total number of units existing under the program is 325. This is the MEMBERS Y McCoy Hayes Mor a le z Nielsen Rombo t is Sanchez MINUTES October 27, 1986 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Page 3 Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the preparation of documents to be submitted to HUD for Section 8 Housing Units. 5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION UPDATE: Chris Salomone reported on the sites chosen to be designated as historic sites, stating this will go to Council in November. 6. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUB- COMMITTEES: This item was deferred until later in the Meeting. 7. THIRTEENTH YEAR CDBG PROJECT PROPOSALS: Lynn Fitzgerald, Redevelopment Office, gave the report on this item, explaining the process to be followed in selecting CDBG projects. Following a discussion, the Committee suggested ineligible items be removed from the list and location maps be supplied for a special meeting on this item. Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee tabled the CDBG project proposals until November 17, 1986, at 5:OO p.m. in th Council Conference Room. 1. CONTINUED ITEMS FROM PRIOR MEETING: B. Seawall Project Chris Salomone referred to the Agenda Bill included in the packet. This project was sent directly to Council without going through the normal channels. However, at a later date this Committee will be asked to determine whether any rede- velopment funds will be used for that portion of the project eligible for those funds. C. Additional Items Member Hayes inquired about the Redevelopment Area Fact Sheet. Chris Salomone stated the work on this sheet has not been completed at this time. 6. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SUB- COMMITTEES: Chairman McCoy stated he was expecting a report on the scope of this Committee and what it is to be in the future. Mr. Salomone stated he had documents for the Members giving the scope of the Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee. The Committee Members expressed their desire for copies of those documents. 8. BANNERS FOR DOWNTOWN (ELM AVENUE): Chris Salomone displayed copies of banners he would like to purchase for the downtown area for Christmas. These would be displayed on the existing streetlight poles and could be seen from 1-5. McCoy Hayes Moralez Nielsen Rombo t is Sanchez McCoy Hayes Moralez Nielsen Romb o t is Sanchez \ * MINUTES October 27, 1986 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Page 4 These banners would cost $60.00 each, with a total cost of $2,500.00. This money is available in the budget. Housing and Redevelopment Advisory Committee approved the purchase of Christmas banners for the downtown area. OLD BUSINESS: Member Sanchez stated he wanted the record to show he objects to the closing of Garfield Street to make a public parking lot between Elm Avenue and Grand. He further stated he wanted the input of the Beach Advisory Committee on this proposed parking lot. He stated he was in favor of the parking lot on Garfield and Christiansen Way. Mr. Salomone stated Council was being asked to allow staff to get a design for the parking lot. He said the street would not be closed to through traffic, and would not be a parking lot per se. At the present time, all parking on the west side is illegal. This proposal would make the parking legal and allow streetscaping to improve the overall apearance of the area. Chris Salomone asked for two volunteers to help with the final interviewing for designers for the Carlsbad Boulevard and Elm Avenue streetscape. Members Hayes and Nielsen will serve with Mr. Salomone on this committee. ADJOURNMENT : By proper motion, the meeting of October 27, 1986, was adjourned at 6: 20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CHRIS SALOMONE Community Redevelopment Manager Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk McCoy Hayes Mor ale z Nielsen Romb o t is Sanchez X X X X X X