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Home My WebLink About1985-01-28REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES Council Chamber, Civic Center Huntington Beach, :California Monday, January 28.,'.1985 A tape recording of this meeting is on file in the City Clerk's Office Chairman Bailey called the Special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas Absent: None CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING The Deputy Clerk read the Call for Special Meeting which had been received and consented to by a majority of the Redevelopment Agency prior to 7:30 P.M., on "''fir^Sunday, January 27, 1985, for the purpose of meeting with' the City Council to discuss and take action for review and discussion of prelzminary.,.concept and development plans for the Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Area.:.;; (a) Town Square Subarea (b) Main -Pier Subarea, and possible action to authorize staff to proceed with negotiations towards the development of Development and Disposition Agreements based on those plans. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY' OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY t. Ruth Bailey, Chairperson Robert P. Mandic, Director Ruth Finley, Director Peter Green, Director Jack Kelly, Director Don MacAllister, Director John Thomas, Director You are hereby notified that a.Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency o:f. the. City of Huntington Beach, California, is called for 'and will 'be held in Page 2 - Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 1/28/85 the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. on Monday, January 28, 1985, to meet jointly with the City Council for review and discussion of preliminary concept and development plans for the Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Area: (a) Town Square Subarea (b) Main -Pier Subarea, and possible action to authorize staff to proceed with negotiations towards the development of Development and Disposition Agreements based on those plans. /s/ Ruth Bailey Chairperson,`Redevelo,pment Agency City of Huntington Beach ATTEST: ALICIA M. WENTWORTH, CITY CLERK /s/ Connie Brockway Deputy Clerk I hereby certify that I received the above notice, "Call for Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency," prior to 7:30 P.M., on Sunday, January 27, 1985 /s/ Ruth Bailey Chairperson Mayor/Chairman Bailey announced that a joint meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council had been called. COUNCIL ROLL CALL Present: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, .Thomas Absent: None PLANNING COMMISSION CONVENED Mayor/Chairman Bailey announced that a meeting of the Planning Commission had been called. PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL ' Present: Winchell, Schumacher, Livengood, Mirjahangir Porter (arrived 7:40 P.M.), Erskine (arrived .7:42 P.M.), Rowe (arrived 9:10 P.M.) Absent: None DISCUSSION OF.PLANNING GOALS AND -OBJECTIVES Mayor/Chairman Bailey invited suggestions and comments from both Councilmembers and Planning Commissioners regarding goals and objectives related to planning matters. CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 2000 MAIN STREET OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CALL FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Ruth Bailey, Chairperson Robert P. Mandic, Director Ruth Finley, Director Peter Green, Director Jack Kelly, Director Don MacAllister, Director John Thomas, Director CALIFORNIA 92648 You are hereby notified that a Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach, California, is called for and will be held in Room B=8 of the Civic Center, at the hour of 7:30 P.M. on Monday, January 28, 1985, to meet jointly with the City Council for review and discussion of preliminary concept and development plans for the Main -Pier Redevelopment Project Area: (a) Town Square Subarea (b) Main -Pier Subarea, and possible action to authorize staff to proceed with negotiations towards the development of Development and Disposition Agreements based on those plans. Chairp rson, Redevelopment Agenc City of Huntington Beach ATTEST: 4Z4,00e Clerk I hereby certify ,that I received the above notice, "Call for Special Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency," prior to 7:30 P.M., on Sunday, January 27, 1985 ( Telephone: 714-536-5227 ) Page 3 - Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 1/28/85 Suggestions made regarding areas on which to concentrate included: better communication between the Planning Commission and Council, particularly concerning findings; an exchange of written information regarding specific issues; the sign ordinance; need for joint meetings on downtown revitalization; environmental concerns regarding development of the estate area on Goldenwest Street between Talbert and Garfield Avenues; better interfacing with the county regarding flood control; consideration of the role of the Board of Zoning Adjustments; code enforcement; increased densities and the long-term effect on the City. Discussion was held regarding'delegation of items on the Agenda of both Council and the Planning Commission so time could be spent on long term priorities and planning. Discussion was held regarding a Council/Planning Commission all day retreat with a facilitator. There seemed to be a consensus of opinion that a "shopping list" should be developed, priorities set and an all day Saturday retreat be held for Council and the Planning Commission. A facilitator with a planning background was suggested. It was suggested that a partial agenda be presented with opportunity for informal discussion. DOWNTOWN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES -.SLIDE PRESENTATION The Deputy City Clerk presented a communication from the City Administrator dated January 25, 1985 transmitting a preliminary Draft of the Downtown Architectural Design Guidelines - 1/24/85. Gayle O'Brien, Assistant Planner, and Pam Posten, Planning Aide, presented,a slide presentation depicting Downtown Architectural Design Guidelines. Architectural criteria including building form and mass, building material, colors, roofs, windows, doorways, stairways, balconies, arches and arcades, towers and fountains; landscaping and signs. Councilman/Director Mandir left the room. REVIEW & DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY CONCEPT AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE MAIN -PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Town Square Subarea - Approved to Move Toward Negotiating a Development Disposition Agreement The Director of Development Services presented an overview .of history leading to the development of the conceptual plan for the Town Square and Downtown redevelopment. The Deputy City Administrator/Deputy Director of Redevelopment. spoke regarding the agreements the developers of the area were working under. Richard Harlow, Richard Harlow and Associates, stated that he represented two developers; Mola Development Corporation with a proposal for the Town Square Subarea and Pacific Heritage with a proposal for the Downtown Subarea. He stated that both developers were committed to overall development of the downtown. Ernie Vazquez, Carl McLarand and Associates, described the plan.for the Town Square as a village atmosphere, pedestrian oriented at the ground level with office and residential use on the upper levels. He stated the plan would encompass year round day and night activities. Page 4 - Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 1/28/85 Discussion was held concerning whether there was too much space allotted to commercial and office use and whether the project was economically feasible. Concern was expressed that the Town Square would be in competition with downtown business. The Director of Development Services explained that the Town Square would satisfy neighborhood needs which would be different than what was envisioned for downtown. Discussion was held regarding the size of the proposed condominium units. Discussion was held regarding intensity, density and traffic flow. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green, to move toward negotiating a Development Disposition Agreement with an economic study with the ideas expressed by the Council as follows: 1) intensity, 2) density, 3) traffic, 4) drawings to show design and layout and 5) an overall downtown intensity of use. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Mandic (out of .the room) Councilman/Director Mandit returned to the room. RECESS - RECONVENE The Mayor/Chairman called a recess of Council at 10:00 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 10:0.9 P.M. Main -Pier Subarea - Approved to Move Toward Negotiation of a Development Disposition Agreement Richard Harlow stated he represented Pacific Heritage and that a market feasibility study was done and a package had been developed which was presented to various hotel operators. He stated that the atmosphere of the downtown and beach area would have to change before the project was saleable, including night time activities. Brian Morris presented slides of Sea Port Village in San Diego and Shoreline Village in Long Beach which he developed. He would like to develop the beach area and was certain he could successfully change the atmosphere and draw people into the area 365 days a year. Several Councilmembers expressed the desire to have a marine museum in the area.. It was suggested it be built on the pier. Parking for the beach area was discussed. A motion was made by MacAllister, seconded by Green to move toward negotiating a Development Disposition Agreement with the concepts presented and to direct staff to move to the next step keeping in mind the ideas presented as being unique, parking problems and wanting a year round theme. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Kelly, MacAllister, Mandic, Bailey, Finley, Green, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None Page 5 - Redevelopment Agency Minutes - 1/28/85 ADJOURNMENT The Chairman adjourned the regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency. Alicia M. Wentworth ATTEST: Clerk 1 Alicia M. Wentworth Clerk BY �. Deputy City Clerk., 1 BY Deputy Clerk Chairman