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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR04-Redevelopment Agency - ~ - ~ '-' ,_.J t MINUTES - TAieiididT - -- UPTOWN REDEVELOPMENT ftOJECT AIlBA CITIZENS ADVISOB.Y COMIIITTBB January 19. 1989 2:30 P.M. Locat1ou: Bob aud Sue ltrone's B.eaideuce 950 N. -D- Street 8&11 Bernardino. CA The meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Uptown Redevelopment Project Area was called to order by RDA staff member Gary Wagoner at 2:53 p.m.. at the home of Committee members Bob and Sue Krone, 950 N. -D- Street, San Bernardino, California. COMMITTEE MBMIlBRS PRESENT COMIIITTBB MEMBERS ABSENT (Sub Area -A-) ,.- Manuel Acosta Larry W. Ammons Dr.tMrs. R.obert Krone Maria McNulty Desi Nelson Scott Scheibe Cas Sermak Larry Willson. - (Sub Area -B-) Harry Holmes Carl 01deukamp Alan Vivian. STAPF PRESENT Steven H. Dukett, Executive Director - RDA Sue Gouzales. Development Analyst - RDA Jill HalIIIIIer. Transcribing Secretary - RDA Gary Wagoner, Development Specialist - RDA * Excused Absence - -- - - - -- - --- -- - - - - -- --- - - - - -- - - - -- - -- Roll Call 1.011 call _s taken by the transcribing secretary. -- 4 .' '- -.) : , ,-"",... Approval of II1nutes of Dec.ber 15, 1988 FORM MOTION: That the Minutes of the Meeting of December 15, 1988 be approved as submitted. Moved by: Barry Bolmes The aotion was carried unanimously. Seconded by: Carl Oldenkamp Introduction of Steven B. Dukett, Ezecutive Director of tbe R.edeveloPJUnt Agency Eacb CODIDIittee member present introduced biaself/herse1f and gave Mr. Dukett a brief background into the reasons for his/her interest in serving on the Uptown Citizens Advisory Committee. Mr. Dukett introduced himself to tbe COIIIIII1tttee. Be shared bis professionBl background with tbe CODIDIittee. Mr. Dukett discussed the following issues with the COIIIIII1ttee-at-1arge: Victory Outreach Center One of the CODIDIittee members ezpressed the fact tbat the Victory Outreach Center appeared to be approved with no knowledge of the project by the CODIDI1ttee before sucb approval was granted. ~'"'''' Mr. Dukett ezp1ained to the CODIDIittee that the R.DA is not necessarily apprised of projects just because tbey occur within a redevelopment project area. The R.DA becomes involved witb projects when R.DA financial assistance is needed. Mr. Dukett stated that it is important to understand that the R.DA is not an "enforcement arm" of City government, i.e., issuance of permits, etc., but a "development" arm. The Victory Outreach Project was a project that was not in any way involved with tbe RDA. R.ecent1y, however, at the request of the CODIDIission, Mr. Dukett stated that the RDA has been requested to analyze the economics involved with revitalizing tbe proposed property on wbich the Victory Outreacb Project intends to locate. '- Mr. Wagoner stated that in an effort to keep the CoDlDl1ttee informed there is now a procedure in place whereby a member of the R.DA staff will keep the RDA Development Division staff informed of any potential developments in individual project areas long before tbe project is presented to the Planning CODlDliasion. Mr. Oldenkamp asked if tbe Victory Outreach Project received any variances for development of tbe proposed location. Mr. Wagoner stated that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was issued consistent with tbe underlying zoning for the area. Mr. Dukett added that it ia his understanding that Victory Outreach persolllle1 have ezecuted a ten-year lease witb tbe property owner with some options for renewal. '- -2- r' '-~ '...." '- Mr. Wagoner stated that the Victory Outreach Project is primarily a church. There are no facilities for housing within the building. Philosophy for Redevelopment Harry Hollies asked Mr. Dukett to explain the philosophy of -redeveloping an area. - Mr. Holmes asked the question: Is true redevelopaent -deve10paent- of vacant land? Mr. Dukett explained that the RDA has obligations in development of vacant land as well as in redevelopment of blighted areas. Mr. Dukett uplained that in recent years California Redevelopment Law has been _ended to restrict the amount of vacant land allowable in a redevelopment project area. However, redevelopment areas adopted before that time are still valid; and as such, the Agency is involved in -development- of those areas. Mr. Dukett stated that it is a goal of the RDA to invest an increasing _ount of effort towards encouraging individual redeVelopment of projects in blighted areas of the City, e.g., Mental Helath Bldg. in Sub Area -B-. Mr. Dukett stated that hia goal is to see less and less of the philosophy of waiting for a developer to approach the Agency for assistance and more and more aggressive marketing via the use of alPs. '- Housing Maria McNulty stated that she would like to see less rezoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District) properties to R-3 (Multi Family Residential District). She continued speCifying that her major objection to R-3 zoning is that the zoning classification in the areas of which she is acquainted seems to encourage poor quality of multi residential building workmanship while allowing increased density of population. Mr. Dukett aCknowledged the importance of this i88ue; however, he stated that the RDA is not a land use entitlement agency or an enforcement agency. This issue 8hould most appropriately be discussed with Planning Department personnel. Mr. Dukett suggested that staff research the option of a Planning Department representative attending the Uptown CAe meetings on a regular basis. Long Range Planning Dr. and Mrs. Krone spoke in favor of promoting development in the City of San Bernardino with a view to the future. General Plan Amendment Process: Auto-Related Busine8ses Scott Scheibe asked Mr. Dukett for his (Dukett) opinion of auto related businesses. Mr. Dukett responded that in basic terms he feels there should be a suitable place for all honorable businesses to operate within City boundaries. ....... -3- ; c p", ,...) #",;., HIs Higbland Avenue Parking Consolidation Project Cas Sermak informed Mr. Dukett of tbe parking conaol1dation project currently under discusaion by tbe Uptown CAC for tbe ,nortb side of Highland Avenue between -E- Street and Arrowbead. i...- Mr. Wagoner gave Mr. Dukett aome background information on tbe project, including tbe fact that tbe RDA had committed informally to provide basic engineering and architectural atudiea for tbe project. Mr. Wagoner also stated two of the foreseeable problems witb tbe project; tbose being, tbe absentee landlords and tbe fact tbat most of tbe tenants are operating on sbort-term leases and are, tberefore, very besitant to commit to a long-term financial commitment. Mr. Sermak reported tbat tbe firm of Crawford Investments has undertaken extensive improvement to tbe area on Arrowhead from 23rd Street to Highland Avenue. It _s mentioned that this project could act as a very positive catalyst for tbe property owners in tbe area to encourage redevelopment of the nortb side of Highland Avenue between -r Street and Arrowhead. ,- Mr. Dukett suggested that the development of a Parking and Business Improvement District (autborized under Sec. 36,500 Streets and Higbways Code) be investigated. He furtber explained that tbis type of district is a viable way of providing an ongoing revenue stream to tbe management arm of a business district. Tbe program is activated by annual dues made by tbe business operator as a part of tbe annual business license fee for tbe City. Tbe dues are earmarked for tbe common good of tbe District. The funds are tben formulated into a budget for improvements for tbe area. A consultant could be retsined to handle administrative responsibilities. A District of tbis type is adopted after a public hearing is beld by a legislative body and may only be impeded if 51% of the dues-paying businesses protest. '- General Plan Aaendment Process Mr. Scheibe updated tbe Committee on tbe General Plan Amendment process. The City Council has decided to allow the continuation of existing auto-related uses with tbe added condition that a Conditional Use Permit be issued. Discussion concerning the zoning classification of these types of businesses is still ongoing and will be reported at a future meeting. Baseline Traffic System Ms. Hammer reported that tbe new Baseline traffic system sbould be operational within tbe next 6-8 weeks. The traffic signal standards will '- -4- - .~ '. " "'- be saaller and more attractive than the former counterparts. The new system will be computer-controlled in one centralized location saking the system much much effective; thus, problems will be solved more eff1.c1ently. Miles House Mr. Wagoner reported to the COIIIIittee that Mr. Carl Viers sade an offer to purchase the property (including moving the house) and has since rescinded his offer. The present owner, the Community College District, is interested in using the land on which the house sits for much needed parking. Mr. Wagoner stated that there is a real concern as to whether the house is salvageable due to the llIIlount of structural damage in place. General Information Re Uptown Project Area Mrs. Krone expressed frustration at the slowness of the redevelopment process in the Uptown Project Area. Mr. Wagoner and Ms. Gonzales both spoke to the uniqueness of the Uptown Project Area in that the area is 85% developed land. It was emphasized that the Uptown Project Area will see redevelopment funds accrue slowly because tax increment monies are generated by newly developed and increased property values. ,"--.... -- Land Survey for the Uptown Project Area Ms. Gonzales reported that the response has been very good to the survey. The returned surveys are being reviewed and inputted into the RDA coaputer system at the present time. Mr. Sermsk reported that he did not receive the survey form in the mail. Ms. HlIIIIIIer stated that she would send the survey form to Mr. Sermak and investigate why he did not receive the form in the first mailing. Vacation of Broadway and Main Streets Carl Oldenkamp reported that the Commission voted to continue the item till May so that further studies could be done regarding alternate street crossing locations which could be abandoned for the benefit of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co. ""'- -5- -- '-' :) . . - Appreciation Bzpresaed to Bob and Sue Krone Ms. Gonzales thanked Bob and Sue Krone for the hospitality they extended by inviting the Committee into their hOllle for the .January aeeting. There being no further business, the _eting of .January 19, 1989, was adjourned at 4:12 p.lII. Respectfully submitted, ~ ';'YI. . '-1J,L I}V7-)'U/l../' .J11l M. H8IIIIIer Transcribing Secretary jmh:3348K - ~ '- -6-