HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 653RESOLUTION NO. 653
RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FINDING AND DETERMINING
THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES AND
ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO
(PARCEL 8608-023-020; STRATFORD)
THE AZUSA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DOES HEREBY
MINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Azusa Community Redevelopment Agency
("Agency") finds, determines and declares:
(a) That the pubic interest, convenience and necessity
require the acquisition by said Agency of the fee interest
in and to certain hereinafter described real property
("Property") for redevelopment purposes and all uses
appurtenant thereto; and
(b) That the project is planned or located in the manner
that will be most compatible with the greatest public good
and least private injury; and
(c) That the Property is necessary for the project, to wit:
The DeRosa/Centennial Square CBD -1 Project, consisting of
approximately a 52,000 square foot retail and office center.
(d) That
the taking of the Property is necessary
to such
use and
is authorized by Section
19, Article I
of the
California
Constitution, Section
16 of Article XVI
of the
California
Constitution, Section
33000 et sec.
of the
California
Health and Safety Code,
and Sections
1240.010
through 1240.050
et sec. of the
California Code of
Civil
Procedure
and all other applicable
laws; and
(e) That the offer to purchase required to be made by
California Government Code Section 7267.2 has been made to
the owner of the Property.
SECTION 2. The Agency hereby declares that it is the
intention of said Agency to acquire said Property in its name in
accordance with the provision of the laws of the State of
California with reference to condemnation procedures.
SECTION 3. That if any of the Property has been
appropriated to some public use, the public use to which it is to
be applied and taken under this proceeding is a more necessary
and paramount public use.
SECTION 4. The Property is located in the City of Azusa,
County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is more
particularly described in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
A Map showing the general location of the property sought to be
acquired in this proceeding is marked Exhibit "B" and attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference and made a part
thereof.
SECTION 5. The Agency Attorney and the firm of Burke,
Williams & Sorensen, as special counsel, and are authorized and
directed to prepare, institute, and prosecute in the name of the
Agency such proceedings in the proper court having jurisdiction
thereof as may be necessary for the acquisition of the Property
described in Section 4 hereof. Said attorneys are also
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authorized and directed to obtain an Order of Court granting to
said Agency the right of immediate possession and occupancy of
said Property.
SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall be effective
immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of Non,m F 1989.
AZUSA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I , Secretary of the Azusa Community
Redevelopmen Agency, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing Resolution No. 653 was duly adopted by the
Azusa Community Redevelopment Agency at a meeting thereof held on
the gnth day of immehc, 1989, and that the same was adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES
NAYES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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THE NORTH 5 FEET OF LOT 35, ALL OF LOT 34 AND THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT
33, BLOCK 28 IN THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 15 PAGE 93 OF MISCELLANEOUS
RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
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OWNER APPARENT:
STRATFORD PROPERTY
Frankie Belle Spriggs, a widow
LOCATION:
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The west side of Azusa Avenue, 225± ft. south of Santa Fe Avenue
SITUS:
721 N. Azusa Avenue
Azusa, California
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
The north 5 ft. of Lot 35, all of Lot 34 and the south 10 ft. of Lot 33, in Block 28 of
Town of Azusa, in the City of Azusa, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as
per map recorded in Book 15, Pg. 93 of Miscellaneous Records of said County.
ASSESSOR'S DATA:
A. P. No.:
Tax Rate Area:
Assessed Values
(1987-88):
Land:
Imps:
Total:
Tax Rate:
Current Annual
Taxes:
PROPERTY HISTORY:
:�1: ► 1 1
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$11,520
112.464
$30,984
$1.112882 per $100 of Assessed Value
$449.07
The subject property was acquired on May 21, 1984 by the current ownership. The
acquisition price is unknown to the appraisers.
DONAHUE & COMPANY, INC.
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ZONING:
The subject property is currently zoned CBD, Central Business District, the
provisions of which zone are contained in the Addenda section of this report. The
following excerpt from the ordinance best describes the intent:
19.27.010 SCOPE. The CBD zone is intended to serve the needs of the downtown
area by allowing maximum ground coverage and expanding floor space and building
height limitations for the purpose of concentrating the maximum variety of facilities
for dispensing of commodities and rendering of services to the entire City.
Residential uses in a mixed occupancy are permitted and encouraged in this zone.
The areas for which this classification is intended are generally already developed
and, in some instances, facing obsolescence and deterioration. The provisions of
this classification are intended to encourage redevelopment of the land to its highest
and best use. (Ord. 1035/2 (part), 1972: prior code/9223). The ownership's retail
h„ciness ennforms under the guidelines set for the CBD zoning.
PRESENT USE AND OCCUPANCY:
The subject property is improved with a one-story, brick structure containing 3,680
sf of building area. In addition, there is 1,200 sf of garage/storage area. The
building is leased to parties which are using it as the Valley Craft Center.
HIGHEST AND BEST USE:
Highest and Best Usel is an appraisal concept which has been defined as follows:
1. The reasonable and probable use that supports the highest present value of
vacant land or improved property, as defined, as of the date of appraisal.
2. The reasonably probable and legal use of land or sites as though vacant,
found to be physically possible, appropriately supported, financially feasible,
and that results in the highest present land value.
3. The most profitable use.
Implied in these definitions is that determination of highest and best use takes into
account the contribution of a specific use to the community and community
development goals as well as the benefits of that use to individual property owners.
1) The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, published by the American Institute of
Real Estate Appraisers, copyright 1984, P. 152.
DONAHUE & COMPANY, INC.
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HIGHEST AND BEST USE (Cont.):
` The determination of the highest and best use opinion, therefore, requires an
analysis for the land as legally permitted, as if vacant. "For highest and best use of
land, as if vacant, a use must generally meet four criteria. The criteria are that the
highest and best use must be (1) physically possible, (2) legally permissible, (3)
financially feasible, and (4) maximally productive. These criteria should usually be
considered sequentially; it makes no difference that use is financially feasible if it is
physically impossible to construct an improvement or if such a use is not legally
permitted."2
The subject site contains 5,600 sf zoned for commercial/retail development. The
property fronts Azusa Avenue which is a major traffic thoroughfare through the City
of Azusa providing exposure to hundreds of passing automobiles daily. The CBD
zoning allows for a number of retail/commercial uses including the use currently
existing on the site and it would appear the highest and best use of the subject site
would be for commercial development.
The existing improvements conform within the zoning requirements and are capable
of deriving income in excess of the amount which would be necessary to provide a
reasonable income to the land. Therefore, the existing improvements are viable
with the highest and best use, the property's existing use.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
Land
Shape:
Topography:
Size:
Area Content:
Access:
Rectangular
Level
40 x 140 ft.
5,600 sf
Azusa Avenue and rear public alley
2) The Appraisal of Real Estate, 8th Edition, published by the American Institute of
Real Estate Appraisers. Chicago, Illinois, P. 244.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION (Cont.):
Utilities: All utilities are available to the site provided by the
appropriate companies/agencies.
Easements: A title policy provided by Ticor Title Insurance
Company dated January 26, 1987 listed no easements
affecting the subject property.
Soils, Drainage &
Toxic Waste: This appraiser was not provided with a soils report on
the subject site but has assumed the site is free of toxic
waste. This site appears to be capable of supporting
future construction based on review of structures
adjacent to the site and should achieve adequate
drainage after competent grading prior to construction.
Improvements
The subject property is improved with a one-story brick structure built in 1916
containing approximately 3,680 sf of area. The building has concrete flooring, a
peaked built-up composition roof, with electrical and gas service to the property.
The walls are 14 ft. in height with interior acoustic ceilings. The interior ceilings
show water damage with the roof having reportedly been repaired to stop any
further leakage. Attached to the rear of the building is a 1,200 sf garage/storage
area with parking for approximately two automobiles to the rear of the garage. The
parking/storage structure is constructed of concrete block with an approximate 11
ft. height. The improvements are constructed of average quality materials
maintained in fair overall condition. Total site coverage is 87%.
Constructed of unreinforced brick, the subject improvements are not in
conformance with the seismic standards set by the City of Azusa. These standards
require that older unreinforced brick buildings obtain wall anchoring, shear
blocking and possible open front bracing to minimize the risk of personal injury in
the event of an earthquake. These standards currently require immediate wall
anchoring with the additional work to be completed within an approximate six year
period. In discussing the cost to cure the problem with Mr. John Kariotis of Kariotis
& Associates, 711 Mission Street, Suite D, South Pasadena, California 91030, I was
notified that the cost for anchoring the walls would be approximately $2.50 psf with
the total cost of wall anchoring and shear blocking running approximately $3.00 to
$4.00 psf. Due to the immediate requirement of wall anchoring, a deduction of
$2.50 psf has been made in the valuation of this property, as shown later in the
Valuation section.
CONFIRMATION/ACQUISITION AID:
A certified letter was sent to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Stratford explaining our assignment
and request for an appointment for inspection. They responded in a timely fashion
with the inspection made May 18, 1989.
DONAHUE & COMPANY. INC.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
September 24, 1986
Dear Merchant/Resident/Property Owner:
On May 25, 1986, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa
authorized preparation and distribution of a Request for Proposal
(RFP) to redevelop a site which encompasses the property you
either own or conduct business upon (see attached site map). The
Redevelopment Agency intends to acquire all of the properties
comprising the site for conveyance to a developer in accordance
with a written development agreement. The Agency expects to
commence acquisition during the next 6-9 months.
Your property or business, as the case may be, is located within
the Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area which
was originally approved by the City Council in 1978. Initially,
all property owners were provided an opportunity to submit
proposals for the redevelopment or rehabilitation of their
properties. The Agency subsequently entered into a few
agreements with property owners for the redevelopment of their
property. The Agency remains interested in extending
opportunities to existing property owners in the Project Area.
The Agency has adopted certain preferences for owners of land or
businesses who desire to remain in the Project Area, either at
their current location or at another location in the Project
Area. All other factors being equal, "owner participants"
213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, California 91762 . Phone
September 24, 1986
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receive priority consideration over outside interests for the
redevelopment of project area sites. Consequently, the Agency
has enclosed the Request for Proposal which encompasses your
current site. You are entitled to prepare a proposal
encompassing your property and compete with other proposers on
the site. The Agency will evaluate a wide variety of factors as
more fully described in the Request for Proposals before
selecting a developer for the site. Proposals from Owner
Participants are due by Friday, November 14, 1986, at 12:00 p.m.
As stated in the RFP, a pre -proposal conference will be held on
October 3, 1986 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the requirements of the
RFP and your rights as an owner participant.
As a preliminary expression of your participatory interest,
enclosed is a one-page statement of interest in participation
along with a copy of the "Rules Governing Participation and Re -
Entry Preferences for Property Owners, Operators of Businesses,
and Tenants". Please return the "Statement of Interest" in the
enclosed self addressed stamped envelope as soon as possible.
The Statement does not commit you to participate, but solely
expresses your initial intentions to the Agency.
If you have any questions, please contact Robb Steel,
Redevelopment Project Analyst at (818)334-5125, X307.
Sincerely,
Lloy . Qi'ood
Executive Director
SGH:tmb
Attachments:
1. Site Map
2. Statement of Interest and
Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
Rules Governing Participation
and Re -Entry Preferences for
Owners, Operators of Businesses,
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CITY OF AZUSA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
October 10, 1986
Dear Merchant/Resident/Property Owner:
At the request of potential owner participants the Azusa
Redevelopment Agency has decided to extend the final date of
submission for proposals on the CBD -1 Site by three weeks until
December 5, 1986.
Please call Robb Steel if you have any questions.
Sincerely,,
Stephen G. Harding
Redevelopment Director
SGH:tmb
213 East Foothill Boulevard, A
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THE CITY OF AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STATEMENT OF INTEREST IN PARTICIPATION
AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
hprebly express my interest in participating in the Azusa Central Business District
e eve opment Project and submit the following information:
1. Name of Property Owner/Tenent—Ve--rAe11e 91 raj or
Phone (7/y) k30•-7`1-lq
2. Home Address .rlsy Aye'neda' 'Des rac�
3. Address of Property owned 01- rex4ed in the Project Area ?A1 dlI,, 4zu Sd Pere-
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4. Name of Business in the Project Area j aelx Cr2,2t LE„ er
Phone (cs l O 3 ';q- IS- 12..
5. I own (X); am a tenant ( ); and wish to rehabilitate ( ); build ( ); sell ( ) my present
property. If tenant, indicate: month-to-month ( ); or lease ( ); expiration date of
lease
6. My present type of business is Owe r , k b,., (fl i' w . . 1 , r re r; r eet .
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I understand tha submission of this Statement of Inter st does not in any Way obligate e�
to participate in the Project.
Signed
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THE CITY OF AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STATEMENT OF INTEREST IN PARTICIPATION r
AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT js
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II hereb express my interest in participating in the Azusa Central Business District
RedevelYopment Protect and submit the following information:
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3. Address of Property owned or rented in the Project Area 21 N. 4241ST* P}0,
4. Name of Business in the Project
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property. If tenant, indicate: month-to-month (x); or lease ( ); expiration date of
lease
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I understand that submission of this Statement of Interest does not in any way obligate me
to participate in the Project.
Signed
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Valley Craft Center
721 N. AZUSA AVE.
AZUSA. CALIF. 81702
December 4, 1986
CITY OF AZUSA DEC 5
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
213 E. FOOTHILL BLVD.
AZUSA, CA 91702
TO LN'r:0M IT MAY CONCERN:
In an effort to cooperate with the spirit of the Azusa
Redevelopment Plan, we propose to comply as listed in the
following outline, as regards the property we occupy at
721 N. Azusa Avenues
Renovate the existing structure as follows:
a) Repair and/or replace interior ceiling as
needed.
b) Cover frontage exterior with stucco over
neer arch construction and existing wall.
(As illustrated on Attach 1)
c) Rework existing lighted sign to read "Crafts"
in lieu of "Hobbies"" and restore to work—
ing order.
d) Light main frontage sign with offset lights.
e) Repair roof as needed.
f) Paint exterior frontage (and exposed sides)
to comply with earthtone scheme.
g) Add new fiberglass tile structure to front—
age roofline.
After consultation with business owners of the three other
abbutting structures shown in the illustration, we believe
that reasonable upgrades, as illustrated, would not only
comply with, but would enhance the redevelopment project.
Cur desire is strengthened by the certainty that, if the
City forces us to relocate after more than 32 years of sup—
porting it with our tax dollars and goodwill in the face of
increasing desolation around us, it :;ould finally drive us
out of business and deprive the com:unity of our unique
services. 5conomically, relocation within the project would
be inconceivable with our meager profit margin.
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Since the proposals that have been submitted for the entire
block, as we have been informed, plan to divide the area into
retail/commercial and residential areas, our buildings could
be used as a buffer between offset retail construction on the
Foothill Boulevard end of the block and residential appartments
or condos on the north. This would minimize vehicular parking
and safety impacts on the residential area as well as cutting
down on the noise level to the residents. Our businesses are
such that we would benefit from the proximity of both.
We mope that this format is sufficient for the needs of the
City at this point in time. We would, of course, provide the
appropriate _dans in sufficient time for our renovation to
coincide with the accompanying construction projects.
Thank you for your consideration:.
Sincerely,
Kenneth L. Hartwell, Asst. Agr.
for
June H. Hartwell, Owner
Valley Craft Center
(818) 334-2812
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Executive Director. Redevelopment Project
City of Azusa
213 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa. CA. 91702-1395
RE: 721 North Azusa Avenue
Azusa, CA. 91702
Dear Mr. Wood.
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May 21, 1987
270'01 E. La Paz Rd. Suite 400:, ,
Nlission Viejo, CA. 92691
Attached you will find a coPy of a letter sent by m: Aunt to the Mavor and
members of the Cit}. Council. I felt that since the letter invol�: ed your project
it would only be proper to appraise you of the letter and its contents.
Should you have any questions or ideas on how my Aunt may best
communicate her position and concern I would appreciate your contacting
me. My phone is 17 i 4! 951-0069.
Thank vou.
Zs
Bill `:fivers
May 21, 1987
;154 Avenida Despacio
Laguna Hills, CA. 92653
Councilman Jim Cook
1035 North orange
Azusa, CA. 91702
RE: 721 North Azusa Avenue
Azusa, CA. 91702
Dear Councilman Cook,
I am the owner of the subject property. When I received notification late
last year that the City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency was considering
redevelopment of the area I was very pleased it, t the prospect of the city
purchasing the land for redevelopment as they best saw fit. My husband
(who passed away two years ago) and I have rented the property to our
tenant Mrs. June Hartwell for over 20 years but (other than some minor
maintainence) never upgraded or improved the parcel as we were never
involved in or truly knowledgeable about real estate investments. The
prospect of selling the land to the city has been very attractive to me
because the increasing burden of property taxes and insurance has
continued to diminish the very limited income we (and now I) have been
receiving from the property.
Approximate!y one month ago, my tenant, her son, and brother-in-law came
to me and offered to purchase the property for a price considerably below
what I felt it was worth. This was at a time when 1 still believed that the
City of Azusa was planning to purchase and redevelop the property. I asked
my nephew, Mr. William Myers, to talk with redevelopment authorities in
the Citv of Azusa, determine the status of the Redevelopment project, and
handle for me any affairs relating to the property.:?e agreed to help me in
the matter.
You can't imagir_e how distressed I was to learn from him that the City tins
now giving consideration to excluding my property from the Redevelopment
project. He told me he had heard that my tenants' son had spoken to the
City Council and suggested to them that they should exclude the property
and put a new facade over it and a few of tie surrounding buildings to
retain the flavor of "old historic Azusa". There is no auestion my building is
old but I can't imagine anyone wanting to preserve it for the future. This
would not only be a terrible mistake for tfie Rede%relopmert project but
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could create for me a terrible financial burden which I'm simply riot in a
position to live with. I am simply unable and unwilling to participate
financially in the Redevelopment which is the reason I didn't complete the
questionnaire from the City of Azusa dated September 2 4, 1986.
While there may have been some other tenants who spoke out on behalf of
excluding some parcels from the Redevelopment, I would ask that you please
understand thatg!17 terants' son, Mr. Har"Well is not authorized to speak on
MIT behalf and has never ween authorized to do so. I sincerely hope he
didn't infer that he was authorized and that no one on the City Council
believes he was asked by me to speak on my behalf. At this time in my life
the west thing that could happen would be for the City of Azusa to buy my
property. I also sincerely believe it would be in the best interest of the City
and its long-range plans for the future.
I have asked my nephew to speak on my behalf at the next City Council
Meeting. It is his understanding that the meeting is scheduled for June 1,
1987. He will definitely attend the meeting and will communicate basically
the same things I've tried to relay in this letter. If that meeting date is
incorrect or there are any scheduled changes, I would greatly appreciate it if
you would have your secretary call him immediately at his office or home.
His office phone number is (714) 380-0312. His home phone is (714) 9;1-
0069. 1 would also ask that if you have any questions of me that you contact
MIT nephew.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Verabelle Stratford.
cc: Mrs. June Hartwell
721 Nora: Azusa Avenue
Azusa, CA. 91702
Mr. William Myers
2700 t E. La az Rd.
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Councilman Bruce Latta
965 E. Armstead
Azusa, C.A. 91702
818-334-3227
Councilman Lucio D. Cruz
1500 Azusa -San Gabriel Canyon Rd.
Azusa, CA. 91702
818-334-4505
Councilman Jim Cook
1035 North Orange
Azusa, CA. 91702
818-969-0044
Jennie Avila
Mayor Fro Tem
12 09 North Azusa Avenue
Azusa, CA. 91702
818-334-8428
Mayor Eugene F. Moses
285 E. Sierra Madre
Azusa, CA. 91702
818-969-4636
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AGENCY
June 10, 1987
Dear Merchant/Property Owner:
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On June 8, 1987 the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors
conceptually approved a redevelopment plan for the two block
11CBD-1 Site" (see attached map).
The Board of Directors directed the Agency's staff to schedule a
meeting with all of the affected property owners and merchants to
discuss the proposal and its implications.
A meeting has been scheduled for June 18th at 8:30 a.m. at the
Azusa Women's Club, 1300 N. Azusa Avenue.
Please call Theresa Burge at (818)334-5125 if you cannot attend.
Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
9U41!.4a. Fuentes
Interim City Administrator
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MARTIN & ELAYNE MAYERFELD
867 GLENTANA
COVINA CA 91722
DONALD & VIOLET FLOWERS
AZUSA MOTOR PARTS
716 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OCCUPANT
720 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OCCUPANT
724 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
JO EVELYN GONNELLA
1923 BASE
�NE-RD
LAVERNE CA 9175
ANTHONY M & JULIA ORTUNO
3.46 N AZUSA AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
HEESY CORP
1615 W 6th ST
LOS ANGELES CA 90017
JUAN & EVANGELINA ESTRADA
407 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
VOLCANO'BURGER
255 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
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133 W FOOTHILL BLVD.
AZUSA CA 91702
MANUEL C RUELAS JR
726 N DALTON AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
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722 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
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SIERRA MAADRE CA 91024
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5154 AVENIDA DESPACIO
LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653
AZUSA CANYON CITY FLORIST
719 N AZUSA AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OCCUPANT
303 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
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ALAN L SCHLOSSBERG
865 COMSTOCK AVE '15B
LOS ANGELES CA 90024
KAL KHALAF
201 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
JA`fES E & FLORENCE TODD
1054 N BENDER AVE
COVINA CA 91724
C'S ELECTRIC
714 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OLD TOWN GUN SHOP
718 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
SAMUEL• R MILLER
1519 N ASH AVE
RIALTO CA 92376
JAMES P & SHAO WEN L00
1812 APEX AVE
LOS ANGELES CA
VALLEY CRAFT CENTER
721 N AZUSA AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
DAVID & DORA MOODY
14-1—N VERNON AVE
�ZUcsA�A - 9102_
DAVES AUTO SALES
333 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
OCCUPANT
724 N ANGELENO AVE
AZUSA.CA 91702
JAMES W LUDWIG
727 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OCCUPANT
721 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
BOBS LITTLE CAR REPAIR
715 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
A L & D C SUMAN TRUST
P0BOX 2
SIERRA MADRE CA 91024
BILL SIMPSON
P 0 BOX 969
GLENDORA CA 91740
PAUL REMINGTON AND
MELVIN HERBERT
715 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
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723 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA i1-702
TIMOTEO & PHYLLIS HERNANDEZ
571 VIRGINIA ANN DR
AZUSA CA 91702
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571 VIRGINIA ANN DR 717 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA--CA 91702 AZUSA CA 91702
MR & MRS DAR14IN SHAW
9932 LIVE OAK
TEMPLE CITY CA 91780
EXXON CORPORATION
P O BOX 53
HOUSTIN TX 77001
I&R REALTORS INCOME TAX SERVIC:
713 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
DOLORES 'tONZALES
223 W FOOTHltE _BLVD/
AZUSA CA91702 -
NICHOLAS & MARGARET ABDELNOUR
1220 N AZUSA AVENUE
AZUSA CA 91702
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July 3, 1987
Dear Merchant/Property Owner:
On June 29, 1987 the Azusa Redevelopment Agency Board of
Directors approved an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Casden
Development Company and Halferty Development Company for the
redevelopment of the "CBD -111 site.
The Exclusive Agreements provide conceptual approval only and do
not commit the Agency to the commercial and residential project.
The two developers have 90 days to negotiate a development
agreement with the Agency to redevelop the site. If
negotiations are successful, the development agreement will be
considered by the Agency and City Council during October or
November.
Please feel free to contact the Redevelopment Agency staff if you
have any questions. As negotiations progress, the Agency will
try and keep you updated as to their status.
(;cer,ely
o J. Fuentes
Interim Executive Director
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4NARTIN & ELAYNE MAYERFELD MUSCLE POWER
-867 GLENTANA 0 133 W FOOTHILL BLVD
CC-VINA 'CA 91722 AZUSA CA 91702
DONALD & VIOLET FLOWERS
AZUSA MOTOR PARTS
716 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OCCUPANT
720 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OC@HPhNT_
724 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
KENNETH & JUNE HARTWELL
VALLEY CRAFT CENTER
721 N AZUSA AVENUE
AZUSA CA 91702
HEESY CORP
1615 W 6TH STREET
LOS ANGELES CA 90017
ALAN L SCHLOSSBERG
865 COMSTOCK AVE #15B
LOS ANGELES CA 90024
JAMES E & FLORENCE TODD
1054 N BENDER AVE
COVINA CA 91724
MANUEL C RUELAS FR
726 N DALTON AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OCCUPANT
722 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
JAMES P & SHAO WEN LOO
1812 APEX AVENUE
LOS ANGELES CA
ANTHONY M & JULIA ORTUNO
346 N AZUSA AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
DAVES AUTO SALES
333 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
KAL KHALAF
201 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
JAMES W LUDWIG
727 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
721 N SAN GABRIEL AVE 717 IN SAN' GZRIEL AVE
AZUSi CA 91702 AZUSA CA 91702
I & R INCOME TAX
713 N.SAN GABRIEL AVE
,AZUSA CA 91702
MR & MRS DARWIN SHAW
9932 LIVE OAK
TEMPLE CITY CA 91780
A L & D C SUMAN TRUST
P 0 BOX 2
SIERRA MADRE CA 91024
• C'S ELECTRIC
714' N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
OLD TOWN GUN SHOP
718 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
SAMUEL R MILLER
1519 N ASH AVE
RIALTO CA 92376
J P & VERABELLE STRATFORD
5154 AVENIDA DESPACIO
LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653
TAYLOR INGEBRETSON
AZUSA CANYON CITY FLORIST
719 N AZUSA AVENUE
AZUSA CA 91702
JUAN & EVANGELINA ESTRADA
407 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
SING B LEE
VOLCANO BURGER
255 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702
TIMOTEO & PHYLLIS HERNANDEZ
571 VIRGINIA ANN DR
AZUSA CA 91702
BOBS LITTLE CAR REPAIR
715 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
BILL SIMPSON
P 0 BOX 969
GLENDORA CA 91740
EXXON CORP
P 0 BOX 53
HOUSTIN TX 77001
;PAUL•RDIINGTON &
'MELVIN HERBERT
717 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
ANTH06'Y & MARY RUELAS
1577 HILL TOP DR
AZUSA CA 91702
JOHN & EVELYN GONELLA
3620 MORENO AVE., 11181
LA VERNE, CA 91750
Valley Craft
June Hartwell
721 N SAN GABRIEL AVE
AZUSA CA 91702
'NICHOLAS & MARGARET ABDEL%"OUjjh6r RICHARD MEDINA
_220 N AZUSA AVE 239 W FOOTHILL BLVD
AZUSA CA 91702 ' AZUSA CA •91702
MICHAEL D CATANIA
P 0 BOX 781
AZUSA CA 91702
Redevelopment Agency
January 27, 1989
J. P. Stratford and
Verabelle Stratford Family Trust
5154 Avenida Despacio
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Dear Trustee:
City Of Azusa
A public hearing has been scheduled for February 6, 1989 by the
City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to consider a
Disposition and Development Agreement for the Site you now own or
occupy. The project contemplates construction of a new 52,000
square foot retail and office complex.
You are invited to attend the hearing and provide input to the
City Council. Additional information on the project is available
in the office of the Redevelopment Agency.
I may be contacted at (818)334-5125 if any questions arise.
Sincerely, c
Robb R. Steel
Redevelopment Director
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213 EaSt Foothill Blvd.. P.O. Box 1395. Azusa. California 91702.1395
Redevelopment Agency
February 23, 1989
Mr. And Mrs. J. P. Stratford
5154 Avenida Despacio
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Stratford:
City of Azusa
On February 6, 1989 the Azusa Redevelopment Agency approved a
development agreement with DeRosa Properties for the 3.5± acre
site at the northwest corner of Azusa Avenue 'and Foothill
Boulevard (see map). The proposed project contemplates
approximately 53,000 square feet of commercial space.
Before the project proceeds, however, a number of tasks must be
accomplished. For instance, the Agency must conduct soils tests
to determine that the site will accommodate the proposed
development and that no soil contamination exists. The Agency
will need your cooperation to ensure a quick decision on the
project.
Most of you will be principally concerned with the Agency's
process of acquisition and relocation. We would like to start a
formal dialogue with you regarding the property acquisition
process and your relocation rights and benefits. Initially, the
Agency has scheduled a group meeting to discuss the project and
its implications for the affected owners and tenants. The
meeting will be held on March 16, 1989 at the Azusa Womens Club
located at 1003 N. Azusa Avenue at 9:00 a.m.
After the group meeting, the Agency staff, Developer and
Consultants will meet with you individually as needed to address
your specific concerns.
Sincerely,
Robb R kttaeel
Redevelopment Director
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J.P. Stratford, Trustee September 6, 1989
Verabelle-Sitrf€ei<d, Trustee S7raHei),
5154 Aveida Despacio
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Regarding: CBD -1 Centennial
Parcel Number: 8608-23-20
Dear Property Owner:
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City of Azusa
The Azusa Redevelopment Agency hereby makes an offer to settle the acquisition
of your property located at 721 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California, for the sum
of $213,990.00, which is segregated as follows:
$193,000.00 Land and Improvements
$ 20,990.00 Improvements Pertaining to the Realty
(Fixtures and Equipment)
$213,990.00 Total
The Agency's offer is the full amount determined to be just compensation for
the property. The basis for that determination is explained in the attached
Informational and Appraisal Summary Statements. It is the Agency's hope that
this price is agreeable to you and that the acquisition can begin immediately.
Please be advised that this offer is tentative at this time. If you accept the
offer, staff will have to bring the proposed acquisition settlement to the
Agency's Board of Directors for consideration and final approval.
A representative of Cutler & Associates, Inc., the Agency's Acquisition Agent,
will work with you in the acquisition of your property and answer any questions
you have regarding this letter, Informational and Appraisal Summary
Statements. The Acquisition Agent can be contacted at 213-427-2333 (Collect).
In order to establish your eligibility or the eligibility of those occupying
your property, for relocation purposes, it is requested that you acknowledge
receipt of the Agency's offer by signing a copy of this letter and returning
same to this office. Your signature on the copy does not signify acceptance of
the offer to settle the acquisition by the Agency, it only acknowledges receipt
of the Agency's offer.
Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.
ticerel OFFER RECEIVED
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Executive Director Receipt of Offer Does Not
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213 East Foothill Blvd.. P.O. Box 1395. Azusa. California 91702.1395
Redevelopment Agency
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL October 30, 1989
AND REGULAR MAIL
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENTION OF THE AZUSA COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES
City of Azusa
J.P. Stratford, Trustee
Verabelle Stratford, Trustee
5154 Avenida Despacio
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Re: CBD-1/Centennial Square Project Site Assessor Parcel Number
8608-023-020
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Stratford:
To date, the Redevelopment Agency has been unable to reach an
agreement with you for the purchase of your property. The Agency
still desires to continue negotiations with you in this regard,
which will hopefully lead to an eventual settlement that is
acceptable to you and the Agency. But while negotiations
continue, the Agency must initiate action that will ensure the
acquisition of your property in a timely manner.
Therefore, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED pursuant to the Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1230.010 et, sea. that the Board of Directors
of the Azusa Community Redevelopment Agency intends to consider
the adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition by
eminent domain of the fee interest in and to the property
described in "Exhibit All, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference, for redevelopment purposes and all uses appurtenant
thereto. The hearing on the Resolution will be held on November
20, 1989 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the Board of
Directors can hear said matter, at the Azusa City Hall Council
Chambers, located in the City of Azusa, at 213 East Foothill
Boulevard, Azusa, California, 91702.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that you have the right to appear and be
heard at the public hearing, on the following issues, which are
the only issues which will be considered at the hearing:
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213 East Foothill Blvd., P.O. Box 1395, Azusa, California 9 1 702-1 395
Page 2
October 30, 1989
1. Whether or not the public
require the project;
interest and necessity
.2. Whether or not a project is planned or located in the
manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good
and the least private injury;
3. Whether or not the property sought to be acquired is
necessary for the project; and
4. Whether or not the offer required by Government Code
Section 7267.2 has been made to the owner or owners of record.
However, you MUST FILE A WRITTEN REQUEST to appear and be
heard within fifteen (15) days after the mailing of this notice
by filing with or delivering a written request to the Executive
Director of the Agency, City of Azusa, 213 E. Foothill Boulevard,
Azusa, California 91702.
You may use the enclosure for the purpose of notifying the
City of your intent and desire to be heard. Your failure to
For further information
Executive Director's office at
(818) 334-5125.
Adolph Solis
Secretary
Redevelopment Agency
City of Azusa
on this matter, contact the
the Azusa City Hall, or call
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