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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/18/1985 - Adjourned City Council Meeting1 ADJOURNED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA December 18, 1985 The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, met in adjourned session with the Costa Mesa Redevelop- ment Agency on December 18, 1985, at 2:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, said meeting having been duly and regularly ordered adjourned from the regular City Council meeting of December 16, 1985. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hertzog and Agency Chairman Schafer. The purpose of the joint meeting was to consider and act upon the proposed Owner Participation Agreement between the City of Costa Mesa, the Costa Mesa Redevelopment Agency, and Lincoln Park Mesa, and all other matters related thereto. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall, Wheeler COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: None AGENCY MEMBERS PRESENT: AGENCY MEMBERS ABSENT: OFFICIALS PRESENT: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Wheeler None City Manager, City Attorney, Redevelopment Agency Director, Agency Attorney; Development Services Director, City Clerk, Senior Planner; Agency Clerk PURPOSE OF PUBLIC Agency Chairman Schafer announced the public hearing to HEARING consider the proposed sale of the Sales Parcel in the Downtown Redevelopment Area by the Agency to Lincoln Park Mesa (the "Participant"), for development and operation of a multi -family rental housing project (Park Center Apartments) and the required parking and land- scaping; and to consider the proposed Owner Participa- tion Agreement. The project site is bordered by West 19th Street, Park Avenue, Plumer Street, and Anaheim Avenue, including that portion of Plumer Street extend- ing approximately 384 feet east of Anaheim Avenue. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hertzog and Agency Chairman Schafer declared the Lincoln Park Mesa public hearing open for the Redevelopment Agency and Development in the City Council. the Downtown Redevelopment Area The Agency Director reported on the notices mailed to property owners and tenants within the project area, notices mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the project area, newsletter mailings, and notices published in The Orange County Register newspaper. The Director summarized the Executive Summary: She referred to the site map and reported that six parcels are in escrow with the Participant; three parcels are State surplus property to be acquired for housing pur- poses; and the remaining ten parcels constitute the "Sales Parcel". The purpose of the agreement is to provide for develop- ment of a high-quality rental housing project within the Downtown Redevelopment Area. The project would contain 160 rental units of which 25 percent (40 units) would be reserved for low- and moderate -income persons. The participant is required to dedicate sufficient frontage on 19th Street to carry out the 19th Street widening from Park Avenue to Anaheim Avenue, arra is required to construct and maintain all improvements in the public right-of-way to the curb line. The Participant is also required to mitigate the closing of a portion of Plumer Street east of Anaheim Avenue by providing for improved circulation and parking within Lions Park. The proposed Lions Park mitigation plan will provide for a net increase of 38 parking spaces within the Park, and improve circulation by creating ingress and egress from Park Avenue to Anaheim Avenue. To finance the Agency's land assembly costs, the Participant will make a loan to the Agency. The amount of the loan will be equal to cost of acquisition of the "Sales Parcel", acquisition, relocation, and administra- tion expenses, less the sum of the purchase price for the "Sales Parcel", and an Agency contribution not to exceed $1 million. Final EIR The Planning staff presented a brief review of Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 1026, for 19.5 acres in the Downtown Redevelopment Area. Staff pointed out that certification of the EIR will not bind the Agency nor the Council to approve the project. GP-85-4A/R-85-13/ The Planning staff summarized General Plan Amendment PA -85-214 GP -85-4A, to change the land use designation of the commercial portions within the project to residential; Rezone Petition R-85-13, to change the zoning fron Cl, C2, and R2 to R4; and Planning Action PA -85-214, for a Conditional Use Permit to exceed R4 density with a Density Bonus to allow 160 apartment units on approxi- mately 3.8 acres of land (42 units per acre). The Planning Commission and Planning staff recommended approval of the above applications. Richard Dickason, Lincoln Property Ccmpany, 16152 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, representing the Partici- pant, stated that the project site is the ideal location for the proposed development because of its proximity to shopping, employment, recreation, and transportation. During discussion, Mr. Dickason and staff answered numerous questions from the Council/Agency Members. Council Member Wheeler protested the time and date of the meeting. He stated that it should have been an evening meeting so that more people could attend, and the date was too close to the Christmas holiday. RECESS A recess was declared at 4:10 p.m., and the meeting reconvened at 4:30 p.m. Written Comments Agency Chairman Schafer requested a report on any In Favor written communications received in support of the project. The Agency Clerk reported that four letters in favor of the project have been received: The Pobog Family, 574 Plumer Street, Costa Mesa; Murrell Loring, 1881 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa; John B. Saunderson, 221 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa, owner of property on West 19th Street; and Richard A. Sewell, Westbay Properties, 136 Rochester Street, Costa Mesa. Oral Comments Agency Chairman Schafer asked for oral ccoments in favor in Favor of the proposed agreement. 1 Craig Combs, 1535 Monrovia Avenue, Newport Beach, architect for the project, stated that the development is consistent with the Agency's goals for the Downtown Redevelopment Area, and the project meets the concerns of the City for affordable housing. James Pabog, owner of property within the project area located at 574 Plumer Street, favored the development, and stated that he had sold his home because it was surrounded by commercial or rental properties. Written Comments Agency Chairman called for a report on written communi- opposed cations received in opposition to the development: The Agency Clerk announced that 17 form letters had been received: Four contained illegible signatures and no addresses. Two each were received from International Television Service, 573 West 19th Street; Tungs Memorial Acupunc- ture Clinic, 569 West 19th Street; and Cheap Wheels Rent A Car, 571 West 19th Street. One each were received from Phoebe Anderson, 433 Walnut Place; Ralph Corrigan, Corrigan's Cameras, 1893 Park Avenue; Abid Hussain, 573 West 19th Street; Audre Schiff, owner of property on West 19th Street; Mrs. James Cianciola, Euphoria Clothing, tenant at 1899 Park Avenue; Sue Joyner, address unknown; and Rosemary Valaide, address unknown. Letter received from L. P. Causey, member of Friends of Costa Mesa Libraries, 204 East 18th Street. Oral Comments Agency Chairman Schafer asked for oral comments in Opposed opposition to the proposed project. Sid Soffer, 900 Arbor Street, Costa Mesa, opposed the development. Rene Campbell, consulting attorney for the Agency, answered questions from Mr. Soffer concern- ing notifications of the public hearing. Justine Fanner, consultant for the traffic portion of the Environmental Impact Report, answered Mr. Soffer's questions concerning traffic information contained in the EIR. Nathaniel De Armond, 555 Bernard Street, opposed the taking of property for redevelopment, and suggested that if the City wanted to upgrade the West Side, it should do something about improving the schools. Audre Schiff, owner of property on West 19th Street, opposed construction of a housing project in the midst of a ccmmercial area. Judith Hussain, 573 West 19th Street, owner of two properties in the project area objected to the time of the meeting and the five-minute limitation for oral comments. She commented that the people in favor of the development have already sold their properties to the Participant. Mrs. Hussain commented that she had received a notification of the hearing but she was not told that a Conditional Use Permit was being considered for high density residential. Mrs. Hussain mentioned flooding in the area during street construction. Amir Badieozzaman, owner of Cheap Wheels Rent A Car, 571 West 19th Street, opposed the time of the meeting, and commented on the flooding that has occurred in the area. AL - Mr. Badieozzaman also submitted a letter signed by customers of his establishment, opposing the Lincoln project. Don Schenk, owner of Datsun -Toyota, 585 West 19th Street, who leases the property from the State, reported that there is no where in Costa Mesa for him to move. Pat Dolan, 923 West 20th Street, also protested the time of the meeting. He opposed the project because he objected to the taking of property for another's profit, and because he felt there were already too many high density developments on the West Side. Because of the many people protesting the time of the meeting, Council Member Hall suggested continuing the public hearing to an evening meeting in January, 1986. Council Member Wheeler agreed with that reccrmnendation. The Redevelopment Director pointed out that bond financing may not be available after the end of the year. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle stated that it would be unfortun- ate to delay the project any longer. Council Member Wheeler stated that the duty of the Council is to the public, not to the developer. He also mentioned that maximum public input should be the Council's goal. Mayor Hertzog commented that when 19th Street is widened, buildings on the south side of the street will be taken. The City Manager reported that presently, no funds are available for the widening, and design of the widening must be canpleted first. Daphne Cianciola, owner of Euphoria Clothing, 1899 Park Avenue, reported that she has just finished refurbishing her store, and now she may lose it. Mrs. Cianciola also opposed residential development in a commercial area. Attorney John Christy, 1500 Quail Street, Suite 360, Newport Beach, representing Mrs. Edward Berrien who owns property at Park Avenue and 19th Street, stated that his client is opposed to the taking of her property for the proposed project. Ivan Ulloa, owner of George's Mexican Restaurant, 597 West 19th Street, reported that he was finally able to purchase his property and was waiting for the completion of the 19th Street widening so that he could upgrade the site. He asked for the same privileges being offered to Lincoln Property Company. Michael Pells, owner of San Bar Tropical Fish and Pets, 1895 Park Avenue, was of the opinion that the proposed project will only benefit Lincoln Property Company, not the citizens of the community. Abid Hussain, owner of International Television Service, 573 West 19th Street, opposed the taking of his property for the proposed project. Betty Jean Beecher, representing Costa Mesa Tomorrow and the Costa Mesa Historical Society, Post Office Box 10704, Costa Mesa, read a statement from Peggy Reinert, Costa Mesa Tcanorrow, objecting to the project being located in a commercial area, and the closure of Plumer Street. She also asserted that the parking for the project is inadequate. Rod MacMillian, 1875 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa, was opposed to the project and spoke about the poor drainage in the area. He also was concerned about the additional traffic which would be generated by the project. Mrs. Mildred MacMillian also opposed the project. RECESS A recess was declared at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting was reconvened at 6:45 p.m. Joint Public There being no other speakers, Mayor Hertzog and Agency Hearing Closed Chairman Schafer closed the joint public hearing. Council Members Hall and Wheeler were in favor of con- tinuing the hearing until January, 1986, so that more people would have' -the opportunity to express their viewpoints. Motion to Continue A motion was made by Council Member Hall, seconded by Failed to Carry Council Member Wheeler, to continue the public hearings to January 8, 1986. The motion failed to carry, Council Members Hertzog, Hornbuckle, and Schafer voting no. Vice Mayor Hornbuckle commented that the need for affordable housing is an overriding concern, and the proposed project is an opportunity to provide housing in the downtown area. Mayor Hertzog and Council Member Schafer agreed with the Vice Mayor's statement. Council Member Wheeler stated that he is in favor of affordable housing; however, the proposed project will not be affordable for low income citizens. He believed that the location of the development was inappropriate and the project would be detrimental to the surrounding area. MOTION On motion by Agency Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Agency Resolution Agency Member Hertzog, Resolution 76-85, being A 76-85 Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THREE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITES WITHIN A 19.5 -ACRE AREA OF THE COSTA MESA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES A MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SITE TO BE DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA AND STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT; AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, Hornbuckle NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Wheeler ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS:. None MOTION On motion by Agency Member'Hertzog,'seconded by Agency Agency Resolution Member Hornbuckle, Resolution 77-85, being A RESOLUTION 77-85 Adopted OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SALE -OF CERTAIN PROP- ERTIES WITHIN THE COSTA MESA-DUANTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO LINCOLN PARK MESA; APPROVING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Schafer, Hertzog, Hornbuckle NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Hall, Wheeler ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by Agency Member Hornbuckle, seconded by Agency Resolution Agency Member Hertzog, Resolution 78-85, being A 78-85 Adopted RESOLUTION OF THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BASIC CONCEPT AND SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE COSTA MESA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Schafer, Hall, Hertzog, Hornbuckle NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: Wheeler ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Council Resolution Member Schafer, Resolution 85-107, being A RESOLUTION OF 85-107 Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THREE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITES WITHIN A 19.5 -ACRE AREA OF THE COSTA MESA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES A MULTI -FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SITE TO BE DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA AND STATE AND LOCAL GUIDELINES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT; AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVER- RIDING CONSIDERATIONS THEREFOR, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer, Hall NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wheeler ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None MOTION On motion by Vice Mayor Hornbuckle, seconded by Council Council Resolution Member Schafer, Resolution 85-108, being A RESOLUTION OF 85-108 Adopted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE COSTA MESA DOWN- TOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO LINCOLN PARK MESA; APPROVING THE OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO, was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertzog, Hornbuckle, Schafer NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hall, Wheeler ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hertzog and Agency Chairman Schafer adjourned the joint meeting at 7:35 p.m. May6rsof the City o f s Mesa ATTEST: . p City Clerk of the City of Cost Mesa 1