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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCDC Minutes 10/11/1977REGULAR MEETING ,NOV, .1 0 im , MINUTES OF MEETING OF PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Petaluma Community Development Commission was called to order by Chairman Helen Putnam at the hour of 4:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Balshaw, Bond, Cavanagh, Hilligoss, Perry, and Chairman Putnam Absent: Commissioner Harberson APPROVAL OF The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 1977, MINUTES were approved as mailed. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT "A" STREET Finance Director John Scharer stated the Commission has PARKING LOT AND received a response from the principals of the McNear McNEAR BUILDING Building regarding the purchase of the property for the "A" Street Parking'Lot. There is a difference of opinion on the evaluation of the property, and the owners intend to employ their own appraiser. They are, however, interested in negotiating with the Commission. Commissioner.Cavanagh questioned the priority for the "A" Street Parking Lot. Mr. Scharer indicated the charts which had previously been presented to the Commission were put together by the Project Area Committee. They -had ranked the Keller Street and "A" Street lots as first priorities for completion. The Petaluma Community Development Commission had a different rating. The staff was directed to..negotiate for the "A" Street and the Keller Street lots. Deputy Director Frank. Gray advised one of the major considerations was cost proposals. The other lots which had been suggested were five to six times higher in cost per space compared to the "A" Street Lot. The land pias not available.for some of the areas suggested. The direction of the Commission was to proceed with the Western and Keller Street lots and "A" Street lots. Commissioner Cavanagh indicated the "A" Street Lot still is not being fully utilized and there are times during the day when many spaces are available© He also stated he has never been favorable to that particular lot. He also ques- tioned whether it would be 'feasible to put parking meters on the "A" Street Lot. He also questioned whether the matter had been explored to connect the "A" Street Lot behind the new California Savings and Loan Building to the Keller Street Lot. Deputy Director Frank Gray advised this matter had been explored; however, there is a grade elevation of from 4 to 5 feet. It could be done by combining the lot with the one next to the one which is for sale by use of ramps. There were con- cerns, however, expressed by the title company, as well as an objection by the owner of the old Cavanagh house. He -felt a public parking lot area would be detrimental to their residential area. Mr. Gray indicated although there are problems with connecting the two lots, they could be solved. Commissioner Perry indicated.he felt the "A" Street Parking Lot is very impor- tant because of therecent opening of the Steamer Gold Restaurant. At night, all of the parking places in the area are completely filled, and he would lake to have steps taken to acquire these lots. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Chairman R cordin Secretary