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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-27Approved March 20, 1979 MINUTES JOINT MEETING HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AND HUNTINGTON BEACH REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Room B-8 - Civic Center 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California TUESDAY, February 27, 1979 - 7:00 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Higgins, Russell, Stern, Finley, Cohen, Bazil, Paone REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Milkovich, Jean, Harman REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Andreassen Secretary Palin noted that the Redevelopment Commission did not have a quorum and would be sitting in an informal session. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER. NOTE: A TAPE RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS ON FILE IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OFFICE. DISCUSSION• PRESENTATION OF SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROPOSALS FOR OLD CIVIC CENTER SITE Secretary Jim Palin addressed the Commission and stated that the purpose of the joint meeting was to review presentations of pro- posals for the Senior Citizen Housing by the four proponents as requested by the City Council. He further stated that no formal action was requested at this meeting, but that the Commissions were to receive information as presented by the proponents and carried over to March 13, 1979 for further discussion and subse- quent recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Stephen Kohler, Senior Community Development Specialist, addressed the Commission and presented chronology of the proposed project. He stated that the concept was first originated in late 1977, with the overall objective of creating affordable senior citizen housing stock by the use of local resources and achieving imple- mentation of the proposal with minimum delay. Mr. Kohler further stated that the City Council took action on September 18, 1978 to use the Old Civic Center Site for senior citizen and affordable housing, at which time 80 requests for proposal were distributed to various companies. Thirteen proposals were received by the deadline of December 22, 1978. The criteria under which the Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission/gedeye.lopment Commission Tuesday, February 27, 1979 Page Two proposals were reviewed were that the project should provide 150-200 units of affordable housing, a new senior recreation facility con- sisting of approximately 10,000 square feet, and improvement to the existing library or the erection of a new one. This was to be accomplished by a combination of local resources. HCD block grant funds of $100,000 (which was to be used for the library) and subsidy funds from the federal government. Mr. Kohler reported that the thirteen proposals submitted varied widely and that four were chosen for consideration. He introduced Mr. Robert Snow from Urban Projects, who is working with the City in a consulting capacity to assist with the review of the projects. Mr. Kohler then outlined the order of presentations by the four chosen proponents. He further stated that the Commissions would be provided with a narrative of the four projects prior to the scheduled March 13, 1978 joint study session. Mr. Kohler then requested the four pro- ponents to leave the Council Chambers and stated that they would be called upon in alphabetical order to give their presentations, allowing each a time limit of 30 minutes. GOLDRICH-KEST ASSOCIATES Mr. Manny Aftergut, representing the proponent, was present and addres- sed the Commissions. He stated that it was his intention to highlight the outstanding features of their proposal. Mr. Aftergut stated that in general their goal in submitting a proposal to the City of Huntington Beach was to be as responsive as possible to the request for proposal. He outlined the major components of the proposal as follows: 135 units; 125 one -bedrooms, 10 two -bedrooms 3 story, wood frame 51 subterranean parking spaces $4,390,000 total cost; $32,500 per unit SB 99 financing; tax exempt Goldrich Kest is the most active HUD developer in California; most active Section 8 HUD developer. Highly bankable A copy of a compilation of other projects completed for HUD by Goldrich-Kest was distributed to the Commission totalling $45 million in construction of FHA insured Section 8 developments. Mr. Aftergut then introduced Mr. Marvin Bergman, Design Architect, to the Commissions. Mr. Bergman, architect for the proposal, outlined for the Commissions the design methodology and architectural details of the proposal by use of architectural renderings. He proposed a facelift for the library compatible with the Recreation Center and Senior Housing Project. He stressed the use of ample glass throughout the project to allow residents a view of landscaped areas wherever possible. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission/Redevelopment Commission Tuesday, February 27, 1979 Page Three Mr. Bergman further stated that the design concept of the proposal was to link with the recently constructed Huntington Beach Civic Center. The size of the one -bedroom units proposed are all 575 square feet with balconies and small planter boxes. The two bedroom units are proposed to be 850 square feet with their own balcony. A small commercial center (grocery store) is proposed in the residential part of the project. Mr. Bill O'Conner, the Vice President of the Bond Counsel firm of Leab, Robbs, Hornblower & Walker, addressed the Commissions and discussed the use of SB 99 financing. Mr. O'Connor stated that his firm was a leader in California in SB 99 financing. He said that the proposal by Goldrich-Kest was entirelv feasible for such financing, and that this could be achieved without need of the Redevelopment process. Mr. Aftergut addressed the Commissions again and stated that it was his intention to develop all 135 units as subsidized under the Section 8 program; this would not require annexation into the redevelopment area. Mr. Aftergut concluded by stating the following goals: . a good senior project for development high quality management (Goldrich-Kest) • good supplier of funds door open to other financing At the end of the other three presentations, Goldrich-Kest was alloted another 15 minutes time, due to the change in ground rules whereby proponents were allowed 45 minutes time rather than the originally alloted 30 minutes. Mr. Bergman, the architect, presented further renderings of the site plan and elevations with more specific details. WILLIAM LYON COMPANY Mr. Brian Norkaidis, Project Manager of the Lyon Company, addressed the Commission. He stated that he was pleased to be selected as a finalist in the Senior Housing Complex. He complimented the staff on a fine site selection with excellent possibilities to meet the need of the City. He further stated that a great deal of time and money had been exhausted on -the proposal by the William Lyon Company, whose Chairman of the Board is Bill Lyon. Mr. Norkaidis outlined the major components of the proposal as follows: William Lyon Company is currently the number 1 builder in Orange County (has always been #1 to 4) has recently built 1000 units in Huntington Beach (still retaining ownership) - would like to retain ownership of proposal SK Management (selected for management of units) is familiar with family and senior citizen type of units. i Minutes: H,B, Planning Cgmmission/Redevelopment Commission Tuesday, February 27, 1979 Page Four Housing Concepts are selected as the coordinating processor due to their expertise in assisted housing. Mr. Reed Flory addressed the Commissions in response to the RFP. Mr. Flory stated that in this type of proposal various areas of expertise must be utilized due to design intricacies. He further stated that both market rate and subsidized Mousing for the elderly could be provided, or if desired, 100 percent assisted housing could be provided. Mr. Flory further stated that the William Lyon Company is aware of our economic times and thereforeiproposes that the senior citizen facility could maintain itself partly by income to be derived from the development of a commercial facility on the site operated by resident seniors. i Mr. John Cotton of Kamitizer, Cotton, Vreeland, Architects; then addressed the Commissions and stated that the proposal was to have a Mediterranean architecture. He described the major components as follows: . 115,000 to 175,000 square feet of housing area proposing three story residential units . 54 to 60 parking spaces for residential area a unique public pedestrian system Mr. Cotton then presented an overall site plan for Commissions to view, depicting roof gardens, trellis work, and solar collecting panels. He then presented various other architectural drawings and a model for Commissions viewing depicting'the proposal in greater detail. Some slides of the model were shown. Methods of financing and length of time for completion of the proposal were then discussed. Mr. Cotton, in answer to Commissioner Stern's question, stated that the one bedroom apartments proposed were to be between 540 and 560 square feet, the efficiency units - 420 square feet, and the two -bedroom units between 850 and 900 square feet. Mr. Cotton concluded by in- forming the Commissions that CHFA financing was proposed and that money should be available on demand. RING BROTHERS Mr. Charles Ring, of Ring Borthers, addressed the Commissions. Mr. Ring outlined for the Commissions the type of work Ring Brothers has done in the past and how it would relate to the Senior Citizen pro- posal. He distributed booklets to Commission members depicting work completed by his company. He further stated that his company had not developed a project solely for senior citizens; however, they are affiliated with an architectural firm whose experience and expertise lies in senior housing. Mr. Ring stated that it was his intention for the development to look as good twenty years from now as it would look brand new. 1 Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission/Redevelopment Commission Tuesday, February 27, 1979 Page Five Mr. Gary Thompson, Vice President of Planning for Ring Brothers, addressed the Commission. Mr. Thompson presented slides of various projects completed by his company to demonstrate how site work was handled in relatively high density projects by utilizing flowing water, landscaping and placement of buildings. He stressed the importance of garden courts, with every courtyard being treated in a special way for warmth and interest and provision of privacy and a general good feeling; the use of overhead design structures; placement of trees; the use of colors, textures, and wood tones for warmth in design; and variations in architecture to link several floors and activities for the general enhancement of open activity areas and living areas. Mr. Vito Cetta addressed the Commissions and outlined the design methodology and architectural details of the proposal by use of architectural renderings. Mr. Scott addressed the Commissions and related his experience with elderly housing from the East Coast. He stated that Ring Brothers was proposing an interesting design wherein the encouragement of communication among residents is an important element. He stated such uses as a cleaners, a lunch counter, and beauty shop were proposed as part of the commercial portion of the project. He further stated that the existing palm trees were to remain, and at most ten trees may be relocated. Mr. Cetta addressed the Commissions again and stated that one half of the 179 units proposed were to be two -bedrooms to allow more people accommodations. However, if the City was desirous of all one bedroom units, as many as 210 could be provided. He further stated that the one bedroom units were proposed to be 532 square feet and the two bedroom units 760 square feet. Mr. Bob Smith, President of Ring Brothers Management, addressed the Commissions and gave great detail of Ring Brothers' experience in management of units. Mr. Jim Saunders, Vice President Controller of Ring Brothers addres- sed the Commissions and discussed financing proposed. He stated that the company had dealt with leading banking institutions for many years, and has been currently dealing with Union Bank. In conclusion, Mr. Saunders stated that the method of financing the proposal would be conventional type of financing. In answer to Commissioner Milkovich's question, Mr. Thompson said that the $100,000 allocated by the City was to be utilized for a complete facelift of the existing library. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission/Redevelopment Commission Tuesday, February 27, 1979 Page Six Mr. Thompson concluded by stating the following goals: Ring Brothers time and commitment important element in terms of social consideration. design to capabilities of 100 percent subsidized always open to input and ideas to enhance plan which has been thoroughly thought out. flexibility in projected rent. THE TOMAN COMPANY Mr. Warren Toman, President of the Toman Company, addressed the Commissions and presented a background of the Toman Company. He stated that he has had much experience in senior citizen housing from projects completed in the Rancho Bernardo retirement area. Mr. Toman then presented slides of developments that the Toman Company had completed. Mr. Toman introduced Richard Coleman, who was selected as the architect for the proposed project and briefly described his qualifications and completed projects. Mr. Richard Coleman, architect, addressed the Commissions, and out- lined the land planning and design of units as proposed by the Toman Company. He explained the premise of the design as a land plan with basic through low cost housing, a library, and senior center all having a different relationship to the daily use by residents. He stated that he proposes the library and senior center to be separated with a parking lot from the senior housing. The parking lot is proposed to hold 80 cars and is to be utilized by the residential part of the proposal; it will also serve as a visual buffer between the senior housing and public section of the project. Mr. Coleman further outlined for the Commissions the design method- ology and architectural details of the proposal by use of architectural renderings, which detailed the library face lift, the senior center, and the units themselves. He further detailed the courtyards in the residential section, which are provided with jacuzzi, gazebo, lath house, -etc. creating ample landscaping for residents to utilize. Mr. Coleman further detailed the residential units, including ample laundry facilities, ample elevators, and the provision of: . 25 studio apartments - 470 square feet . 130 one -bedroom units - 620 square feet , 39 two -bedroom units - 770 square feet Mr. Coleman stated that the square footage of the proposed units was greater than average and that every unit will be able to be utilized by a handicapped person with each unit containing its own balcony. Minutes: H.B. Planning Commission/Redevelopment Commission Tuesday, February 27, 1979 Page Seven The senior citizen center is proposed to be integrated with the existing library, to enable kitchen use to be shared between the two buildings. The senior center was designed to blend in archi- tecturally with the existing library, utilizing the same color scheme, and skylights are proposed in the senior center as a solar collector system. The existing palm trees are proposed to remain, with the exception of a few that may need to be relocated. Mr. Toman addressed the Commissions again summing up his proposal by stating that it was difficult to condense many working hours in a few minutes, but hoped that his proposal would be taken into con- sideration. He further stated that the proposal has total flexi- bility and welcomed input from Commissions and staff members. In answer to Commissioner Stern's question regarding financing, Mr. Toman said that he proposes conventional financing on the open market. In reply to Commissioner Higgins question as to management of the completed project, Mr. Toman said that he would contract that portion of the development to an outside firm. The proponents for the Toman Company left the Council Chambers. Commissioner Milkovich asked the result of the testing done under the old Police Station where concrete had been filled at one time. Mr. Palin stated that the slurry poured did not solidify and subse- quently was all removed when the Old Civic Center was demolished. Commissioner Higgins complimented the staff on an outstanding job done and further felt -that the City Council should be made aware of this. Commissioners were polled as to their availability for the contin- uation of this meeting to March 13, 1979. Staff was directed to display the renderings of the four proponents in a safe, locked, room to be viewed by Commission members individually. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. &7Z:Z- 4e-4 Ruth Finley, Chairman Planning Commission