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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 8, 1987 - RACITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 8, 1987 - 6:35 P.M. The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Chairman Moses called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL PRESENT: DIRECTORS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : DIRECTORS: NONE ALSO PRESENT General Counsel Thorson, Interim Executive Director Fuentes, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Finance Craig, Redevelopment Project Analysts Steel and Katchen, Deputy Secretary Lara. Call to order Roll Call Also Present Concept plans for the CBD -1 site were discussed. Halferty Concept Plns Development Company had proposed a commercial development to for CBD -1 work in conjunction with Casden Development Company's site residential development. Redevelopment Analyst Steel apprised the Agency of both development sites. Community Development Director also apprised the Agency of both sites and presented renderings of proposed development. Mr. Larry Powell from Halferty Development Company presented his concept to the Agency. Mrs. Dora Moody addressed the Agency requesting what type of commercial development would be coming into Azusa. Mr. Ken Hartwell, Valleycraft Center, felt that the concept was not what the business owners had in mind and was not in accord with the proposed plans. Mr. Taylor Ingebretson advised that he had never had an opportunity to discuss his views with Casden regarding the redevelopment of that site. Mrs. Dora Moody again addressed the Agency and advised that she had expended a large amount of money to bring her building up to earthquake standards. Mr. Richard Medina asked why the developer, Casden, had not met with the tenants and owners in the CBD -1 site for their input. Staff as well as Mr. Powell from Halferty Development Company responded to questions from the public. Mr. Bill Meyers addressed the Agency and read, in part, a letter from his aunt, Mrs. Stratford, owner of the building and property that houses Valleycraft Center, advising that she is willing to sell her property to the Agency for furthering redevelopment in the City. Comments frm staff, developers and the public Mr. Hartwell addressed the Agency and advised that he wished to purchase the property and that if the Agency were to buy it he would buy it from the Agency. He also advised that he had knowledge of other developers who would present proposals to the Agency with plans more designed for the present businesses and tenants at the site. Mr. Richard Medina addressed the Agency, again, stating that he felt there should be a commercial corridor from the alley along the rear of the westerly side of San Gabriel, all the way down to the back side of Pancho's Villa Restaurant, and taking that across to Angeleno Avenue - it would be 'L' shaped, and that apartments could be built at the back end (west). Mr. Bill Simpson addressed the Agency and stated that he felt the people were not being considered. He further stated that he had spoken to many of the owner/tenants in the area and that the majority of the people wanted some type of redevelopment done. He was in favor of developing the area. Mr. Ken Hartwell addressed the Agency and advised that he had gone out on his own and had found a developer interested in the site and that he felt the City had not solicited enough proposals. Mr. Steel advised that he had sent out close to 200 requests for proposals, of that seven developers were interested, but in the final analysis only three developers submitted proposals. Mr. Carl Steinberg of Coast Fed Properties addressed the Agency and gave a brief description of the type of apartments that would be built at the site. Mr. Powell again addressed the Agency and advised that the two specific developments were to be completed in conjunction with the other, because they both complemented each other. Mr. Bruckner advised that the apartment complex development project would not be effected significantly by the proposed Code Amendment on apartments and also that the Redevelopment Agency projects were more flexible. Mrs. Gayle Avakian addressed the Agency requesting specifics on budget allocations for redevelopment in the Central Business Area and where monies were spent. Staff advised her of expenditures. Mr. Mike Falletta addressed the Agency and advised that the proposed apartment development would create traffic problems on Foothill, congested play ground areas for the children, and also the schools would be effected. Mr. Taylor Ingebretsen and Mr. Richard Medina again addressed the Agency regarding the proposed developments. Mr. Jim Todd addressed the Agency and advised that he wanted to improve his property however, he was hesitant to do so because it may not conform to the Agency's plan. He felt that redevelopment should be done and that everyone has waited too long. Mrs. Gayle Avakian inquired whether the Agency had a specific design or guidelines for redevelopment in the area and was advised there were none specified. 06/08/87 PAGE TWO 0 0 Mr. John Messina addressed the Agency and advised that he builds apartments in surrounding areas, and that apartment buildings are lucrative for developers, however, they do not aid the City, as people living in apartments are a transient type and not loyal to the City. Mr. Bill Simpson addressed the Agency regarding proposed development. During this public participation the Agency, the developers and staff had lengthy discussions regarding proposed development sites, cost to the City as well as how much property the Agency owned and how much had to be acquired. Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Avila and Close all unanimously carried by roll call to close the public discussions participation and discussion on the proposed developments for the CBD -1 site. Moved by Director Cook, seconded by Director Cruz and Exclusive carried by roll call that staff be directed to return with Agmts to be exclusive negotiation agreements with Halferty Development presented Company, for Alternative A. and Casden Development Company, for Halferty without Crestmore Apartments being included; further that and Casden; staff pursue the Crestmore Apartments for rehabilitation, rehab/dispo/ disposition and senior housing, and that staff be directed sr hsng fr to conduct meetings with area property owners/merchants to Crestmore & discuss adopted program. Chairman Moses dissenting. mtgs w/ownrs Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Cook and tenants unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. Adjourn TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 P.M. E5 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 3 06/08/87 PAGE THREE