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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/91 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, March 4, 1991 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield, California, held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, at 3:00 p.m., March 4, 1991. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Rubin. City Clerk Williams called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Rubin, Araujo, Gaskill, Paynter Absent: Agency Members Ruddell, Dunn, Sceales PUBLIC STATEMENTS Mr. Bruce Keith, 2930 Brundage Lane, representing the Downtown Business Association spoke advising that at their Town Hall meeting on March 5, 1991, they will be declaring the month of March "Take Pride in Downtown Month" by Proclamation from the Mayor that will be read by Councilmember Patricia DeMond. Mr. Keith stated that the Downtown Business Association will be going through Downtown to determine what projects people can actually put their hands on and accomplish something. This might be as simple as weeding a flower bed, cleaning windows or painting over grafitti. He advised that Floyd's has volunteered to donate as many flowers as the DBA can plant. Mr. Keith requested that if the Agency is aware of anything that can be taken care of by the DBA, to please contact them. Mr. Bruce Keith also spoke regarding the Facade Improvement Program. He asked that, when looking at the budget in the near future, the Agency give consideration to reviving the Facade Improvement Program. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar: Se Approval of Warrant Nos. 231 to 236, inclusive, in the amount of $6,724.21. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 1991, for approval Design Review Application No. 91-9 submitted by Bill Heitz for signage at Ying On Benevolent Association at 2110 "L" Street. Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, Items a, b, and c of the Consent Calendar were adopted by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Agency Members Rubin, Araujo, Gaskill, None None Agency Members Ruddell, Dunn, Sceales Paynter 176 Bakersfield, California, March 4, 1991 - Page 2 REPORTS Agency Member Paynter read Design Review Committee Report No. 91-4 regarding Revisions to the Design Review Process and Standards, as follows: The Design Review Committee on February 21, 1991, completed its review of the revised Design Review Committee process and the Design Review Standards. The Committee recommends that the current design review process be modified into a Design Review Administrative Application procedure, and a Design Review Committee Application procedure which would require review and approval by the full Central District Development Agency. The Design Review Administrative procedure would process the following: Minor exterior remodeling costing less than $50,000 Minor landscape modifications Signage Awnings Temporary signage Encroachment permits for uses other than buildings. It is anticipated that 80-85 percent of all design review applications could be processed administratively, providing applicants with "one stop" and "same day service". However, an applicant may request committee review and, depending on the project, staff can require an applicant to go to the Design Review Committee for project review. An ongoing reporting process would be established whereby the Central District Development Agency would be provided with a summary of all Design Review applications processed administratively. The Agency would receive this summary as an informational item in their agenda packets. The Design Review Committee would continue to be responsible for processing the following: Major new construction, including rehabilitation, costing more than $50,000 Major new landscaping Facade Program participation. 177 Bakersfield, California, March 4, 1991 - Page 3 These projects would be approved by the Central District Development Agency's Design Review Committee and then referred to the entire Agency. The Committee also recommends the incorporation of the existing Design Review Standards in the action being contemplated. These standards already apply to all new construction, rehabilitation or rebuilding within the project area. Incorporation of these standards into the establishment of a new administrative design review process will create a unified and consistent design review process with clear definitions and guidelines in regards to both the process and the standards. Copies of these standards will be readily available to the public and will be used internally. The Committee recommends that the Agency approve these revisions to the design review process and the incorporation of the existing Design Review Standards. Agency Member Paynter made a motion to adopt Design Review Committee Report No. 91-4. Chairperson Rubin requested that the report be changed to include a recommendation that applicants be notified, prior to staff review of the project, that they have the option of going before the staff or before the Design Review Committee. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 91-4 was adopted with the change to include a recommendation that applicants be notified, prior to staff review of the project, that they have the option of going before the staff or before the Design Review Committee. Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, the recommendations of Design Review Committee Report No. were implemented. 91-4 Agency Member Paynter read Design Review Committee Report No. 91-5 regarding Application by Cox Cable Bakersfield for the Installation of a 100-Foot Tower to be Located at 820 22nd Street, adjacent to "Q" Street, as follows: The Design Review Committee, on February 21, 1991, reviewed the application for the installation of a 100-foot tower by Cox Cable. Location of the proposed tower is adjacent to "Q" Street, approximately 120 feet north of 22nd Street. The application was approved with the following conditions: A fence with redwood slats is to fully enclose the tower base. Bakersfield, California, March 4, 1991 - Page 4 Applicant must complete and adhere to all conditions required by the Planning Department Site Plan Review process. The Committee recommends that the Agency also approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Paynter, Design Review Committee Report No. 91-5 was accepted. Upon a motion by Agency Member Araujo, the recommendations of Design Review Committee Report No. were implemented. 91-5 AGENCY STATEMENTS Agency Member Paynter requested that, when the Downtown Business Association does its clean-up of the Downtown area, they look at the intersection of 19th Street and Chester Avenue, and possibly plant some flowers at that intersection. Economic Development Director Wager advised he would pass that request along to Mr. Bruce Keith of the Downtown Business Association. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come Agency, the meeting was adjourned at 3:36 p.m. before the Agency of the City of Bakersfield ATTEST: SECRETARY of the~'~ntral Dist~£ct Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield ndw