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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/77 MINUTES RA-9- MINUTES BAKERSFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Regular Meeting - April 26, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Casper Tuesday, April 26, 1977, at 4 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. The secretary called the roll as follows: PRESENT: Vincent Casper, Chairman Frank S. Lewis John S. Mooneyham Dr. Glenn D. Puder ABSENT: Robert E. King Jeanne Foth Ralph H. Poehner STAFF: Dick Foster, Deputy Executive Director Denny Haynes, Treasurer E. Bo Jacobs, Agency Counsel MINUTES a) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 1977, and of the Special Meeting of April 12, 1977, were approved as mailed. FINANCIAL: a) Voucher Approval - On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Dr. Puder, and carried, Vouchers Nos. 42 through 48 (Voucher Register dated April 26, 1977) were approved for payment. PROJECTS a) Elk's Building Site Status - Mr. Foster reported the site as cleared and being prepared for temporary parking; and he presented a colored rendering of the California Republic Hank Building and Parking Facility proposed for this, and adja- cent, property by Guay and Danielson. Mr. Jacobs said the proposal would be reviewed by his office, and if feasible, a development agreement will be prepared. b) Griffith Project Status - Mr. jacobs advised that he had met earlier ~n the week with Mr. Dan Donahue, President, John S. Griffith & Company, and store managers. He reports four department stores interested in the Bakersfield project, possibly five. Chairman Casper asked staff if there had been any renewed activity in the proposed northeast shopping center development. Mr. Foster reviewed the activity to-date, reporting that on February 10, 1977, Mr. Brock stated the E.I.R. was in limbo awaiting more information. Also, Mr. Harry Tow of Quad Consultants, on March 18, 1977, reported that the E.I.R. was in limbo awaiting more information from the applicant. Following discussion, on motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried, the Agency requested Agency Counsel to report to both the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council, the status of the situation as it now exists in the northeast. Dr. Puder further moved, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried, that the Agency request the City Council to support the downtown develop- ment by upholding the General Plan in the northeast. c) Hotel Project Status - Mr. Jacobs reported two, and possible three, hotels interested in this proposed project; and he expects to have a signed disposition and development agreement within four or five days. d) Plaza Agreement - Mr. Foster advised changes requested in this agreement were being worked out, and that the agreement would again be sent out for signatures. e) California Republic Bank-Remodeling - Mr. Foster advised Agency members that the Design Review Board had looked at the renderings for remodeling, and recom- mended the Agency approve. On motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved the plans for remodeling facilities at Truxtun and "Eye," as submitted by the California Republic Bank. -10- f) ShoeTree-Remodeling - Mr. Foster stated that Shoe Tree had been denied a permit because the sign for the front of the building was in excess of that allowed by Agency Standards. Mr. A. E. Stuart, Bakersfield Neon, designer of the sign stated that he was unaware of any standard other than the City's new sign ordinance require- ment, which is what he followed. Mr. White, Building Director, stated that when he was first presented the renderings, he did not know that the sign had already been manufactured. He also stated the need for some publicity on the Agency's requirements. Mr. Stuart stated that although in most cases the sign is not manufactured first, in this case he was coope~ting with the owner to help meet an opening date in early May. Mr. L. Rolnick, owner of Shoe Tree, advised that they wanted to, and thought they were, meeting City requirements. Mr. Hoagland advised the Agency that the way the Standards are currently worded, sign regulation would only be applicable to to either new construction or over 50% rehab. Following discussion, on motion by Dr. Puder, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried, the Agency approved the sign for Shoe Tree as manufactured (45 sq. ft.), and with the understanding that some communication be sent to property owners and sign manufacturers as soon as possible regarding the Agency's Standards. g) Coed Shop-Remodelinq - Mr. Foster advised that Mr. "Ben" Benton and "Wil" Wong had presented a rendering for remodeling of the old Sullivan Garage at 17th and K Streets. Following discussion, on motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved plans as submitted for Coed Shop to allow a permit to be issued. GENERAL a) Berkeley Workshop - Mr. Foster reported that he and Mr. Hoagland had attended a workshop in Berkeley on the Design Review Process; and that an ordi- nance to create a Design Review Board was being prepared. b) N.A.H.R.O. Conference (4/15-16/77) - Mr. Foster reported he had obtained some good ideas on downtown parking from his attendance at this conference. c) Courts Building - Mr. Foster advised he attended a meeting of the Kern County Board of Supervisors on April 11, 1977, and spoke for the Agency in reques- ting that if a new Courts Building is built, that it be built downtown with the Civic Center, and that adequate parking be provided. d) N.A.H.R.O. Conference (5/21-24/77) - Mr. Foster advised members who wish to attend this conference in San Francisco to advise staff by Friday, April 29. e) John F. Gray Contract - Mr. Foster advised the need for amending the contract for the Agencyls financial consultants. On motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Mooneyham, and carried, the Agency approved amendment of John F. Gray's contract as presented in his letter dated March 21, 1977. f) Next Meeting - The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for May 24, 1977; however, Chairman Casper advised the possiblity of a Special Meeting before that date. ADJOURNMENT Their being no further business to come befo?/~ the Bakersfield Redevelop- ment Agency, Chairman Casper adjourned the meeting a/t/5:lO p.m. VINCENT CASPE~ Chai~a~n /' / Bakersfield Re o~eve 1 opme n ~/~l'e n cy Bernice E. Stewart, Secretary to the Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency