HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Minutes 07/15/19911 REGULAR MEETING
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4 ROLL CALL: 3:00 p.m.
5 PRESENT: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Vice Chairman Woolsey,
6 Chairman Hilligoss, Sobel
7 ABSENT: Nelson
8 MINUTES
9 The June 10, 1991, minutes were amended on Page 2, second paragraph under
10 PADDLEWHEELER The first line should be amended to read, "Jack Balshaw,
11 1680 Kearny Court, representing the applicant in a casual manner....
12 The June 24, 1991, minutes were approved as submitted.
13 RESO.91-02
14 HOUSING POLICY - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
15 Resolution 91-02 making certain findings and determinations regarding
16 the provision of funds for the purposes of increasing, improving and
17 preserving the community's supply of low and moderate income housing
18 pursuant 'to Health and Safety Code Section 33334.6. The findings
19 include: the community is making substantial effort to meet its housing
20 needs; there exist very few residential units within the Central Business
the need for such units is limited because most
21 District Project Area; and,
22 of the Central Business District Project Area is zoned for commercial and
23 industrial uses; and the total collection of "in lieu of building affordable
24 housing" fees is equivalent to the amount of funds which the Health and
25 Safety Code requires to be set aside; and the 1988 Redevelopment
26 Project Area has generated sufficient revenues for this type of housing.
27 Introduced by Brian Sobel, seconded by Michael Davis.
28 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel,
29 Vice Chairman Woolsey, Chairman Hilligoss
30 NOES: None
31 ABSENT: Nelson
32 RESO.91-03
33 AREA BOUNDED BY "B" and "D" THE RIVER AND THE BLVD.
34 Resolution 91-03 approving development principles for the area bounded
35 by "B" Street and "D" Streets between the River and Petaluma Blvd.
36 Referral of Commercial Buildings The Commission asked staff for
37 referral to them of any proposal for commercial construction in the
38 Central Business District.
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Architectural Heritage The architectural heritage of the commumty
should be reflected all the buildings downtown.
Parking Facility - Jack Balshaw, 1680 Kearny Court, said, "If we are going
to have a multi -story parking facility, we should know where it will be."
He encouraged the Commission to develop a master plan to the extent
that the parking facility is designated. This would also be helpful for the
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1 property owners' purposes. The top story of a parking facility has a
2 wonderful view of the City. This would be a good location for businesses.
3 Fire Station 1 It was noted that Fire Station 1 is located on property that
4 will revert to the McNear heirs, once the fire use ceases.
5 Historic Designation Jim Schultz, Main Street, noted their Historic
6 District project is in process. Regarding any modifications to these
7 buildings, he said the Building Inspector has authority now to determine
8 whether or not to use the Historic Buildings Code on these older
9 buildings.
10 Possible Street Closure The Commission noted it will not entertain a
11 suggestion to close streets in this area until a master plan has been
12 approved.
13 Jay McNab, one of the owners of the block where the Ford agency was
14 (prior to its move to the Auto Mall) said there currently is no concrete
15 agreement for any use of that block. He feels the area is not prime for
16 development now, and they are looking for interim uses. He agreed with
17 the need to identify the parking structure location, and that a parking
18 facility will be necessary to make the area financially viable. The
19 resolution was amended to include Commissioner comments: "no strip
20 commercial", "encourage a multi -story parking structure", "buildings in
21 this area should be oriented towards the river", "the Commission will
22 anticipate that some right-of-way may be abandoned in the future", "a
23 parking structure should be identified in the master plan". The resolution
24 was introduced by Michael Davis, and seconded by Jack Cavanagh.
25 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel,
26 Vice Chairman Woolsey, Chairman Hilligoss
27 NOES: None
28 ABSENT: Nelson
29 RESO.91-04
30 UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS (URM) RETROACTIVE
31 ASSISTANCE
32 Resolution 91-04 authorizing that any incentive program that is devised
33 by the PCDC to assist in the seismic upgrading of the unreinforced
34 masonry buildings (URM), which are identified on the City's
35 unreinforced masonry building list, shall be available retroactively to July
36 1, 1991, to those owners who undertake seismic upgrading consistent with
37 the ordinance the City may adopt for URM buildings.
38 The Commission directed staff to report back within 30 days on possible
39 financing mechanisms to assist in the URM seismic upgrade. The
40 Chairman left the meeting because of a prior appointment. Vice
41 Chairman Woolsey assumed the Chair.
42 The resolution was introduced by Jack Cavanagh, and seconded by
43 Michael Davis.
44 AYES: Read, Davis, Cavanagh, Sobel,
45 Vice Chairman Woolsey
46 NOES: None
47 ABSENT: Nelson, Chairman Hilligoss
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2 RIVER WALK AND MURAL
3 The Commission asked for updates on the River Walk and Mural for the
4 Goodwill building wall.
5 ADJOURN
6 The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
M. Patricia Hilligoss, Chairman
8 ATTEST:
9 Patricia E. Bernard
10 Recording Secretary
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