HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Minutes 09/19/1988SEPTEMBER 19, 1988 1
MINUTES OF A MEETING
OF THE
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1988
ROLL CALL: 7:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey,
Vice Chairman Davis
ABSENT: Balshaw, Chairman Hilligoss
RESO.88-10
AGREEMENT WISCHOOL DISTRICTS
Resolution 88-10 of the Petaluma Community Development Commission
approving as to form and agreeing to enter into a fiscal impact agreement
between the Commission and affected school districts within the Petaluma
Community Development Project. Introduced by Lynn Woolsey, seconded
by Larry Tencer.
AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey,
Vice Chairman Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Balshaw, Chairman Hilligoss
RESO.88-11
AGREEMENT W/COUNTY LIBRARY & COUNTY
Resolution 88-11 of the Petaluma Community Development Commission
making certain findings and determinations and approving a certain fiscal
impact agreement by and among the Petaluma Community Development
Commission, the City of Petaluma, California, the Sonoma County Library
and the County of Sonoma pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
33401 (Petaluma Community Development Project). Introduced by Brian
Sobel, seconded by Lynn Woolsey.
AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey,
Vice Chairman Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Balshaw, Chairman Hilligoss
RECESS TO JOINT MEETING WITH PETALUMA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The following is an excerpt from the City Council minutes for September 19,1988.-
The
9,1988:The Petaluma Community Development Commission and City Council
heard a review of the process to date regarding the proposed 36 acre auto
center to be located on the northwest end of town between Cattlemen's
restaurant and Rancho Arroyo Racquet Club. The proposed method of
financing the project is through tax allocation bonds. It was noted this is
common method for financing development which will increase cities' tax
bases. The proposal to increase the city's revenue base in this manner will be
of direct benefit to the City's effort to develop the flood control project that
is being developed in concert with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and
the County Water Agency. The Rainier Avenue overcrossing will also be
constructed sooner as a result of this type of redevelopment financing.
Jim Salter of Guardian Builders addressed the Commission/Council and
showed slides of automobile agency complexes as examples of architectural
design. It is estimated the auto row will create 320 new fobs. Jon Anderson
of MacKay and Somps Engineering advised the Council that the City's
requirements for `zero -net -fill' as well as other flood plain zone district
regulations will govern this project. Henry Hansel addressed the
Commission/Council in support of the proposal.
The public hearing was opened. Charles Green, of the Sabo & Deitsch law
firm, noted there were corrections to certain exhibits to the agreements.
David Jones, attorney representing Mrs. Oberg, expressed concern about
access to her property and asked to participate in drawing of the boundary
lines; Glenn Head, 402 Hayes Lane, said he is just a country boy and when
the paper says only good things he gets suspicious. He asked what are the
City's plans for the vacant buildings downtown, what is the City going to do to
take care of public safety. Bob Martin, 171 Payran Street, expressed concern
about downstream flooding and this proposed action is contrary to the
General Plan; Bonnie Nelson, 619 Walnut Street, noted that there needs to
be recognition of salary structure for the low income as well as the high
income persons; Vice Landof, 12 Cordelia Drive spoke against the detention
pond effectiveness, the PCDC should set policy to recover 100% of the funds;
Jon Anderson of MacKay and Somps answered questions about the way the
detention ponds function; City Manager Scharer reviewed the Benson
agreement; Jeff Cartwright, 56 Rocca Drive commented about flooding and
traffic; Bill White, President of the Petaluma Are Chamber of Commerce
read a letter in support of the project; Willie McDevitt, 469 Amber Way,
spoke in support of the auto center; John Cheney, 55 Rocca Drive, said flood
control construction 2-1/2 years down the road is not reasonable, we won't
have a yacht in the (expletive) marina; the community center in Lucchesi
Park is costing too much and he wants the flood fix now. H. Carlson of 3737
Petaluma Blvd. North asked if the proposed building on or near a detention
pond would eliminate the pond. (No.); Donna McDaniel, Chairman of
Economic Committee of Chamber of Commerce spoke in support of the
proposal. Mr. Masteson of 23 Woodworth Way expressed his disapproval of
some automobile dealer attitudes and methods; Ray Peterson, 636 Gossage
Avenue, asked the Council to include an additional increment of flood
mitigation for the past construction when this was not a consideration. He
also commented that the architecture of the auto center would be nicer if it
were Petaluma Victorian. Dick Lieb, 1 Bodega Avenue, spoke in favor of
the project. Mr. Masteson suggested the entire auto center be designed as a
holding pond. Vince Landof noted the monies generated from the flood
mitigation tax voted affirmatively went to develop protection at San Antonio
Creek. There being no one else wishing to speak, the hearing was closed.
RESO.88-12
DDA WITH THE HANSELS
Public Hearing to consider disposition and development agreement with
Hansel et al ..........Resolution 88-12 of the Petaluma Community
Development Commission approving a certain Disposition and Development
Agreement by and between the Petaluma Community Development
Commission and Henry C. Hansel and Marilyn J. Hansel, husband and wife,
and Stephen E. Hansel and Carol Hansel, husband and wife, and adopting a
mitigated negative declaration pertinent thereto (Petaluma Community
Development Project Area). Introduced by Larry Tencer, seconded by Lynn
Woolsey.
AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey,
Vice Chairman Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Balshaw, Chairman Hilligoss
RESO.88-13
DDA WITH BENSON INVESTMENTS
Public Hearing to consider disposition and development agreement with
Benson
..........Resolution 88-13 of the Petaluma Community Development
Commission approving a certain Disposition and Development Agreement
by and between the Petaluma Community Development Commission and
Benson Investments, Inc., and adopting a mitigated negative declaration
pertinent thereto (Petaluma Community Development Project Area).
Introduced by Lynn Woolsey, seconded by Brian Sobel.
AYES: Cavanagh, Tencer, Sobel, Woolsey,
Vice Chairman Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Balshaw, Chairman Hilligoss
Adjourn
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