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PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING
33 ARROYO DRIVE
November 6, 1997
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Romero, Vice Chairman Barnett, Commissioner Masuda,
Commissioner Sim, Commissioner Teglia, Commissioner Baldocchi,
Commissioner Honan
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
ALSO PRESENT:
Planning Division
Marty Van Duyn, Dir. ofE&CD
Jim Harnish, Chief Planner
Mike Upston, Associate Planner
Mike Lappen, Consulting Planner
Katherine Wellman
S gt. Ron Petrocchi
Sgt. Mike Massoni
Richard Harmon
City Attorney
Police Dept.
Engineering Division
Chairman Romero stated that this was a special study session on the subject of the Bay West Cove
development.
Bay West Cove Discussions
Economic and Community Development Director Marty Van Duyn informed the Commission that
staff has exhausted all efforts to schedule a j oint study session with the City Council, adding that
Council did not have any time available prior to the time when the subject is scheduled to come before
the Commission on November 20. He introduced Mr. Bob Beyer, Economic and Community
Development Project Manager.
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Mr. Beyer distributed a chronological list of events starting with January 1995 and ending with
upcoming proposed events through December 1997. He provided detailed reporting on the list of
events and stated that Council is very interested in cleaning up the site and developing the area in a
manner that will generate revenue to the city and provide for improvements to the infrastructure in
the area.
Mr. Bill Poland representing Bay West Group provided details on the meetings they have had with
city representatives. He added that discussions have centered around the appropriate use of the site,
as a vehicle for generating revenue sales tax, property tax, and the potential for TOT, as uses become
more defined. He spoke of the City's interest in completing the Oyster Point Flyover and Hook
ramps, which are related to the Terrabay development, and hopes that development would contribute
toward completion of that infrastructure as well as toward widening of Oyster Point Boulevard
beyond the current area. He spoke of the discussions on appropriate use of the property surrounding
the GSA site. He added that through remedial action there is an order for cleanup of the Shearwater
site which is separate from the development.
Commissioner Masuda asked about the developer paying for the flyover and what affects that would
have on the liability of other developers. Mr. Beyer responded that new development will still be
responsible for contributing through the formula.
Mr. Van Duyn presented an exhibit of the Oyster Point Hook Ramps and explained the need for
completing them. He provided further information on the marketability of uses for the site, and
eXplained the reason for agreeing to the proposed use for Auto Nation.
Commissioner Masuda asked if Brisbane would be contributing.
Chairman Romero asked why this project was not making connection to the Sierra Point site. Mr.
Van Dun responded that it is still being analyzed. However, there are problems with the land owned
by the railroad, traffic problems, and considering a bridge structure may be too expensive.
Vice Chairman Barnett raised questions regarding the mix of automobile sales, and people staying
in the hotels. Mr. Van Duyn stated that there will be walkways to maximize appeal for hotels. Vice
Chairman Barnett asked if there has been any consideration given to putting up some type monument
in recognition of the historical significance.
Mr. Sim asked if anything is being done about relocating the storage sheds. Mr. Beyer stated that
they are not in the redevelopment area. Mr. Sim also cited that he felt the area has historic
significance. He also wanted to know if there is some alternative for controlling the use by Auto
Nation as a temporary use.
Commissioner T eglia asked if Auto Nation has provided proj ections that would indicate they intend
this as an interim use.
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Vice Chairman Barnett expressed a concern for the lack of stores to accommodate that area.
Commissioner Sim asked if there was a strategic reason for locating that on the specific site. Mr.
Beyer responded that it was due to freeway visibility.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 to the Regular Planning Commission Meeting.
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