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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Minutes 2000-10-25 MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM 33 ARROYO DRIVE CALL TO ORDER: 7:03 p.m. (Cassette Tape No. 1) ROLL CALL Present: Boardmembers Gonzalez, Mullin and Penna, Vice Chair Fernekes and Chair Matsumoto Absent: None. AGENDA REVIEW No changes CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2000 2. Motion to confirm expense claims of October 25, 2000 in the amount of $75,260.79 3. Motion to cancel the regular meeting of November 22, 2000 and schedule a special meeting for November 21, 2000 Motion-Penna/Second-Mullin: To approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Unanimously approved by voice vote. For the record, Boardmember Penna stated he will not be in attendance at the November 21, 2000 meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 4. Motion to approve design concept for Terranomics mixed use development at Linden and Baden Avenue Staff report presented by Redevelopmen,t Project Manager Beyer. Mr. Steve Weir, Terranomics, reviewed Board's direction for the project and discussed Terranomics objectives and goals. He stated that issues taken into consideration include access and integration from Baden, Linden and Grand Avenues, creating a ground floor retail which complements, but does not detract from Grand Avenue, a building in scale with the downtown, and a building that will attract pedestrians to its plaza. Mr. Weir asked for the Board's concurrence on the design as presented. Architectural team, Ed Fernandez and Ed Fennie of Fennie Mehl, gave a visual presentation of a modeling study and an overview of the redevelopment site, facades, elevations, and a conceptual view of the plaza interior. Vice-Chair Fernekes indicated that surrounding buildings use brick. Mr. Fennie stated that their intention is to make the building fit in with the surrounding buildings and a pallet will be brought to the Board once developed. In response to Boardmember Gonzalez, Mr. Fernandez stated that the roof design includes an architectural element to house mechanical equipment. Mr. Weir summarized the presentation and stated that Terranomics will come back with a pallet of building materials, a solution to the parking issue, and a recommended TDM plan. Mr. Tom Giorgi, representing Giorgi Bros., 212 Baden Avenue, stated his support for the project and commented on the proposed modern design, suggesting it incorporate elements that are compatible with surrounding buildings, such as brick, that will blend with Giorgi Bros. He stated that the project should include adequate parking. (Recess: 7:27 p.m. - 7:28 p.m) Boardmember Mullin stated his support for the design concept, noting it is interesting and a radical departure from what the Board has previously seen. He discussed the positive aspects of the project, noting that it may have less impact on traffic due to its proximity to mass transit. Boardmember Gonzalez stated his support for the design concept and asked that the Linden Avenue exit gate looked like a warehouse gate and would like to see a different type of exit there with more design features. Vice Chair Fernekes stated his support for the design but reiterated his concern that the facade include a brick element and anticipates seeing the proposed facade treatment. Boardmember Penna stated his support for the conceptual design, but expressed his concern that the proposed curve features may encourage wind. With regard to the parking design, he felt it should be maximized. Chair Matsumoto reported that she met with Mr. Weir to discuss her concerns regarding the design concept. She stated her support for the design and to have it as a walking area in the downtown. She asked that parking be considered on the perimeter of downtown. She discussed the square footage of the project area (80,000 sq. ft.), which the applicant stated is not large for a "Class A" office building, indicating that the average office building is 150,000 sq. ft. Chair Matsumoto stated she is not opposed to using materials, textures and colors that integrate with brick and make a statement. REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 2 Project Manager Beyer acknowledged the comments and direction given by the Board. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Gonzalez: To approve the conceptual design based on the comments as stated by the Board. Unanimously approved by voice vote. 5. Resolution dispensing with bidding procedures for rehabilitation work at 339-341 Commercial Avenue and authorizing the execution of a negotiated contract with Carlin Company, Inc. to complete the rehabilitation work in the amount of $360,000, CDBG funding Staff report presented by project consultant, Armando Sanchez. Boardmember Penna asked if staff considered maximizing the use of the site and staff responded that the size of the lot will not allow a high-density project due to its size, but the policy can be changed if desired. In response to Boardmember Penna's question regarding the funding, Mr. Sanchez explained that repaid CDBG housing loans are financing the rehab work. Boardmember Gonzalez discussed with Mr. Sanchez the monthly rental fee and how it was determined. Boardmember Mullin concurred with Boardmember Penna that a high-density development is desirable, although he agreed with staff that this site is not appropriate. He also stated his support for the City retaining ownership. Boardmember Mullin reminded staff of the Agency's desire for maximizing sites and that the Agency will be looking for opportunities. Mayor Matsumoto stated she concurred with Boardmembers Penna and Mullin, but agreed with staff that this site is not appropriate for a high-density development. Motion-Gonzalez/Second-Fernekes: To approve Resolution No. 22-2000, to dispense with bidding procedures for rehabilitation work at 339-341 Commercial Avenue and authorize the City to enter into a negotiated contract in the amount of $360,000, to be funded with CDBG, with Carlin Company, Inc., to complete the rehabilitation. Unanimously approved by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion-PennaJSecond-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Submitted by: Appl;o~ed~ 1 Sylv~fi M. Payne, Clerk City of South San Francisco City of ~outh San Francisco The entries of this Redevelopment Agency meeting show the action taken by the Board to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available Ibr inspection, review and copying. REGULAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2000 MINUTES PAGE 3