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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 1984-07-25" MINUTES ~ THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE . CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Regular Meeting July 25, 1984 TIME: 7:15 p.m. PLACE: Community Room, Municipal Services Building CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Mark N. Addiego called the South San Francisco Redevelopment Agency meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman riark N. Addiego; Vice Chairman Richard A. Haffey; Members Emanuele N. Damonte, Gus Nicolopulos, and Roberta C. Teglia Also present: Executive Director/Secretary C. Walter Birkelo, Assistant Secretary Louis Dell'Angela, and Treasurer Barry Lipton AGENDA REVIEW: Executive Director Birkelo remarked that under "Payment of Bills" he would request an additional item, the payment of $17,500 for Materials and __ Design Services. As there were no objections, it was so ordered. APPROVAL OF Member Teglia moved, seconded by ~.lember Damonte, that the Minutes of the MINUTES: regular meeting of June 13, 1984, be approved. Motion, as made and seconded, was unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF Member Teglia moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Haffey, that the claims as BILLS: submitted for payment in the amount of $173,376.04 for July 25, 1984, be approved. Motion, as made and seconded, was unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF Executive Director Birkelo stated that there was an item on Council's agenda PRECISE PLAN which would coordinate major projects; that process is being utilized with GRANADA ROYALE this project and was ready for consideration by the Agency.Board. HOTEL Assistant Secretary Dell'Angela explained that the Precise Plan for the ten-story, 311-room hotel, located on the east side of Gateway Boulevard, north of East Grand Avenue, in the Gateway Redevelopment Project area, was being recommended for approval, subject to 27 conditions as listed in Exhibit "A" of the Staff Report of July 25, 1984. He requested that the Board delete the phrase in Item No. 5 in the Recommendations, "as noted in Exhibit 'A': through 'F'" as it had been a prior draft. Mr. Dell'Angela explained in detail the construction of the hotel building, the location of meeting rooms, the atrium, restaurants, and pool areas. APPROVAL OF He remarked that Granada Royale had been working with staff and, in ---~RECISE PLAN accordance with Council's suggestions, had redesigned the project so that RANADA ROYALE it was, he felt, an attractive project, contemporary yet very interesting. OTEL He stated that the Staff Report itself is a consolidated report from City departments which addresses the design and parking areas. He stated that parking spaces will number approximately 386 spaces in the Final Plan which takes into consideration handicapped and~loading/unloadin§ spaces. He remarked that the hotel would also have bus and shuttle service to and from the San Francisco International Airport which will relieve the impact on the on-site parking. Mr. Carl Wolquist, Carl Wolquist and Associates, expressed his pleasure and admiration of City Staff for the cooperation they had received. He intro- duced Mr. Scott Smith to make the presentation. Mr. Scott Smith, Senior Architect, remarked that Mr. Wolquist was the designer of the building. He, too, complimented City Staff for its cooperation. He continued that they were ready to begin and have been in discussion with staff as to the conditions of approval which they have agreed to. He stated that they have been permitted to begin the "fast track process" which allows the building to be commenced while the structural plan check is in process. This was requested because of the expansive foundation necessary on the site. Member Teglia requested some time to examine the renderings and material samples and to address the matter of landscaping. Chairman Addiego inquired concerning the necessity of an excess of parking spaces required in Condition 23. It was explained that this requirement is a safeguard for conference activities. Mr. Scott next explained in detail the basic design criteria, materials, and coloring of the plastering and accenting glass. He stated that with the "fast track procedure," it was anticipated that completion would be in approximately twelve months. In answer to the Board's questions concerning the planting selection, Mr. Smith stated that approval of the landscaping was not included in the approval of the Precise Plan, and the Board could be involved in the approval of the landscaping. After discussion of the square footage of the meeting rooms, Vice Chairman Haffey moved, seconded by Member Damonte that the Precise Plan be approved. "On the Question," Mr. Joseph Harris, Vice President of Granada Royale Hometels, spoke for the record that Condition 22, "Oyster Point Boulevard Grade Separation Project," has a very significant commitment for the hotel which does not contribute much to their operation and requested further discussions with staff. He stated that they were concerned with the method of payment, the way it relates to them, and would like to see something mutually beneficial. The Board questioned the approval of this condition and its impact upon the approval of the Precise Plan. 7/25/84 Page 2 APPROVAL OF Motion, as made and seconded, was unanimously approved, after which Mr. Harris --=RECISE PLAN stated that he was impressed with City Staff's handling of the plans and RANADA ROYALE expeditious manner in its.'procedures. DTEL tContinued) Executive Director Birkelo next requested that the Agency Board continue the matter of the Joint Marketing Program brochure to the next Redevelop- CONSIDERATION ment meeting. He remarked that it would be discussed on the City Council OF JOINT agenda. MARKETING PROGRAM As there were no objections, it was so ordered. GOOD AND Chairman Addiego invited anyone in the audience to speak on Redevelopment WELFARE: matters. No one spoke. ADJOURNMENT: Member Damonte moved, seconded by Vice Chairman Haffey, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion, as made and seconded, was unanimously approved. Time of adjournment: 7:45 p.m. APPROVED: Mark ~ , The Redevelopment Agency of the City of South San Francisco ]SPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Walter Birkelo, Lxecutive Director/Secretary The entries of this Redevelopment Agency meeting show the action taken by the Board to dis- pose of the item. Oral presentations, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The ~Qpe and documents related to the items are on file in the office of the City Manager and 'ailable for inspection, review, and copying. 7/25/84 mp Page 3