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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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