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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/89 MINUTES RABakersfield, California, April 17, 1989 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., April 17, 1989. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dunn. Assistant City Clerk Gafford called the roll as follows: Present: Agency Members Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin, Watson, Araujo Absent: None MINUTES Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 3, 1989 were approved. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Mr. Roger Hay, owner of the Hay Building, 1612 19th Street, spoke regarding the development taking place at 1622 19th Street and does not want that property used as a flop house and feels it is time to restore downtown. Mr. Kenneth Reed, representative of the Downtown Business Association, 1525 Wall Street, spoke regarding downtown parking and stated that the Downtown Business Association's posi- tion is to maintain the incentive of the 50% reduction for parking. Mr. Kevin Rupp, 2702 20th Street, spoke regarding the Historic Preservation Ordinance and asked for the Agency's sup- port of the Ordinance. Mr. Fred McKenna, President of the Downtown Business Association, 1810 Chester Avenue, spoke regarding streetscaping on 19th and Chester Streets and thanked the Agency for moving forward on those improvements. Mr. David Gay, 1830 F Street #4, spoke regarding devel- opment taking place Downtown and stated they are looking forward to the development of the Homeless Shelter. Mr. Steve Magnus, 1124 19th Street, spoke in opposition to the Eastman Hotel. BILLS AND CORRESPONDENCE 246 to by the Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Warrant Nos. 267 inclusive, in the amount of $28,739.37 were approved following roll call vote: Ayes: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Kronenberg, Paynter, Rubin, Watson Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None REPORTS Agency Member Watson, Chairperson of the Development Committee, read Report No. 89-2 regarding proposed revisions to the City-wide Off-street Parking Ordinance as follows: Bakersfield, California, April 17, 1989 - Page 2 On April 5, 1989, the Development Committee met to complete its on-going discussion with Planning and Economic Development staff on proposed revisions to the City-wide Off-street Parking Ordinance. The Committee also received a report from staff on the recommendation from representatives of the Downtown Business Association and the Board of Realtors who assisted staff in the evaluation process relative to the revised ordinance. The representatives from these organizations supported the proposed ordinance revisions as written with one exception, that being the provision for reduced parking in the Core Area. Specifically, they recommended that the 50% reduction in the Core Area be reinstated. The 25% reduction area was not recommended to be reinstated. The Development Committee carefully considered this recommendation pertaining to the Core Area but decided not to support the proposed 50% reduction provision. Rather, it is the Committee's opinion that as a part of the Redevelopment Plan Update pro- cess (Parking Component) if it is determined through study that public parking is inadequate, the Committee would then recommend that a joint effort involving the City, CDDA and the private sector be established to provide additional public off-street parking facilities in the Downtown. In conclusion, the Development Committee supports the revised ordinance as presented by staff and recommends that the Agency do likewise. It is also recommended that the Agency inform the Planning Co~unission and the City Council of its position on this matter. Chairperson Dunn directed staff to meet with members of the Downtown Business Association and representatives from the Planning Commission. During discussion it was concluded that the Agency Members will do independent research regarding the City-wide street Parking Ordinance. Off- Upon a motion by Agency Member Rubin, action on Development Committee Report No. 89-2 was deferred to the meeting of May 1, 1989. Agency Member Watson, Chairperson of the Development Committee, read Report No. 89-3 regarding the Civic Auditorium expenses - priority listing of renovation equipment as follows: The Development Committee on April 5, 1989, reviewed the Priority Listing of Renovation Equipment provided by Civic Auditorium staff. Also, a discussion on the remaining potential change orders took place. In this regard, the Committee recommends that the additional interest earned on investment of certificate proceeds (approximately $100,000) be set aside to finance the remaining change orders to be approved by the Agency and any additional excess earnings be dedicated toward the cost of the stage drapery. Subsequent to approval of the change orders by the Agency, the above monies will need to be appropriated by the Agency prior to their expenditure. Bakersfield, California, April 17, 1989 - Page 3 certificate proceeds and interest earnings thereon to complete the acquisition of items listed as Priority II and Priority III on the attached memorandum. Additionally, all other Agency revenues are committed to other purposes and, therefore, are not available to fund those items listed in the memorandum. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that the City Council consider funding these items as part of the City's budgetary process. Agency Member Watson made a motion to accept Development Committee Report No. 89-3 and implement the recommendations. Agency Member Killmer amended Agency Member Watson's motion to accept Development Committee Report No. 89-3 and include the word "strongly" in the last paragraph and implement the recommendations. The motion was approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Agency Members Noes: None Abstain: None Absent: None Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Paynter, Rubin, Watson Kronenberg, Agency Member Rubin, Chairperson Relocation, and Communications Committee, regarding Historic Preservation Ordinance of the Housing, read Report No. as follows: 89-4 On April 7, 1989, the Housing, Relocation and Communications Committee met to discuss the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. This proposed ordinance would empower the City's Historic Preservation Commission to designate historic districts throughout the City. The Ordinance would establish specific development criteria for the districts which, this committee feels, will act to preserve the unique qualities of older neighborhoods in our city. The Housing, Relocation and Communications Committee recommends the Agency go on record as supporting approval of the proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance by the City Council. Upon a motion by Agency Member Watson, Housing, Relocation, and Communications Committee Report No. 89-4 was deferred until the meeting of May 15, 1989. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-10 regarding an application submitted by Center Neon Company for a parking lot sign for Lorene's Coffee Shop at 2200 Eye Street as follows: The Design Review Committee, on April 11, 1989, reviewed the application by Center Neon Company for a parking lot sign for Lorene's Coffee Shop at 2200 Eye Street. The application was approved and consisted of the installation of a single parking lot sign 9 square foot area in size and 10 foot in height. The illuminated plastic sign will have white letters on a green background trimmed in white. 8 Bakersfield, California, April 17, 1989 Page 4 The Committee recommends that the Agency approve this as submitted. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-10 was accepted and the recommendations were implemented. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-11 regarding an application submitted by AB Dick Company for signage at a building located at 1200 18th Street as follows: The Design Review Committee, on April 11, 1989, reviewed the application submitted by San Joaquin Sign Specialists on behalf of the AB Dick Company for signage at a building located at 1200 18th Street. The Committee approved the application as submitted which included the removal of existing non-illuminated signs on the east elevation, south elevation and west elevation. The new signs to be installed, include a 18" high and 5" deep illumi- nated letters color coordinated for the east elevation; 18" high, 5" deep illuminated letters flush to the canopy fascia for the south elevation and 18" high 5" deep illuminated letters for the west facing elevation. The signs consist of individual letters with metal caps and plastic faces. The color of these letters is reflex blue. The total area of the new signage is 45 square feet. The Committee recommends that the Agency also approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Design Review Committee Report No. 89-11 was accepted and the recommendations were implemented. Agency Member Kronenberg, Chairperson of the Design Review Committee, read Report No. 89-12 regarding an application submit- ted by the Moreland Corporation for review of Williamsburg Square Project at Truxtun and Eye Street as follows: The Design Review Committee, on April 11, 1989, reviewed the application submitted by the Moreland Corporation for review of the Williamsburg Square Project at Truxtun and Eye Street. The Committee reviewed the site plan, architecture, landscape architecture, and materials and colors. The plan calls for development of approximately the south and east three quarters of the block bounded by Truxtun Avenue, 17th Street, "H" Street, and Eye Street. The area is presently used for surface parking. The project is subject to Site Plan Review and approval by the Central District Development Agency as a Class "A" project. The project consists of a 50,000 square foot office building with five stories on top of a partially depressed parking structure which runs along Eye Street between Truxtun Avenue and 17th Street. The office structure will be on the southern half of the parking structure. Surface parking will be located west of the building and the main entrances to the building will be on its west and north sides. Bakersfield, California, April 17, 1989 - Page 5 9 The Committee reviewed the conditions outlined in the attached Site Plan Review (SPR #14-89) and approved the project subject to these conditions. Additionally the Committee added the following conditions: The existing trees and the sidewalk on Truxtun Avenue will need to be removed because of extensive sidewalk damage caused by the mature trees. New street trees, 36 inch box size, shall be installed at the ratio of one per 30 feet of frontage along all streets (17th Street, Eye Street, Truxtun Avenue, and "H" Street to the alley). Ail mechanical equipment on top of the structure should be screened by a brick parapet wall which should match the exterior brick walls. 3. Five bicycle parking spaces are required. The landscaping plan was approved in concept with final review to occur at the Committees next meeting on April 20, 1989. The signage plan will be presented and reviewed by the Committee at a later date. In conclusion, the Committee recommends that the Agency also approve this application. Upon a motion by Agency Member Committee Report No. 89-12 was accepted were implemented. Kronenberg, Design Review and the recommendations UNFINISHED BUSINESS Approval of Agreement No. RA89-3 with Gregory D. Bynum & Associates, Inc. extending exclusive right to negotiate. Upon a motion by Agency Member Killmer, Agreement No. RA89-3 was approved and the Executive Director was authorized execute the Agreement. to Memorandum from City Attorney regarding sign approval process. Assistant City Attorney Daniel stated that his recommen- dation would be to add a Consent Calendar section to the Agenda. This change would require an amendment to the Agency Bylaws and he recommends that this be referred back to a committee for review. Upon a motion by Chairperson Dunn, review of amending the Agency Bylaws was referred to the Design Review Co~m~ittee to report back to the Agency at the meeting of May 15, 1989. NEW BUSINESS Approval of Agreement No. RA89-4 Authorization to expend funds for personal services for a market demand study to be performed by Pannell, Kerr, Forster for the Clarion Hotel. Bakersfield, California, April 17, 1989 - Page 6 Agency Member Killmer asked that the Agreement be amended to include the following under Limitations of the Study, Item No. 2. "will be available with written consent or permis- sion from their organization, but that permission will not arbitrarly be withheld." Upon a motion by Agency Member Kronenberg, Agreement No. RA89-4 and authorization to expend funds to a maximum of $27,500 was approved as amended; and the Executive Director was directed to execute the Agreement by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Noes: Abstain: Absent: Agency Members Araujo, Dunn, Killmer, Paynter, Rubin, Watson None None None Kronenberg, AGENCY STATEMENTS Agency Member Kronenberg requested that an Executive Session be placed on the Agenda for the meeting of May 1, 1989. Agency Member Araujo asked that staff and the City Attorney review the issue of remodeling of the Eastman Building. City Manager Hawley stated that staff is aware of the issue regarding the Eastman Building. Staff will provide copies of memorandums and research regarding this issue to the Agency. Chairperson Dunn asked that the Agency Members be apprised of public meetings regarding the Eastman Building. Agency Member Paynter asked that staff keep Mr. Hay appraised of the status of the Tegler Hotel. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Agency, upon a motion by Chairperson Dunn, the meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. ATTEST: CHAIRPERSON of the Central District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield SECRETARY District Development Agency of the City of Bakersfield bz