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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1984-03-12 - LRA2 84 i ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 1984 The Lynwood Redevelopment Agency met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 5.00 p.m. 1. His plan only requires 1.55 acres of new acquisition beyond what the Agency already owns. 2. The church on the north side of Beechwood would remain and would be buffered from development to the south. 3. The School District's Property would also be left alone but would be provided parking. 4. Nothing south of Sanborn is planned; these lands will be considered later. various questions Members of the Agency then posed various questions and answers as follows: 1. What is the parking ratio? Answer: 5.7 cars per 1,000 square feet of floor space. 2. What is attitude of Majors to the orientation of the buildings? Answer: No problem because de- velopment is pulled as far south as possible to then face essentially northeast, so that everyone has sideways exposure to Long Beach Boulevard. 3. What is the connector between Park and Ride Facility and Center? Answer: It is strictly a pedestrian connection, hopely a subway, but will probably be an at -grade crossing. 4. Is the on -ramp to the Freeway from Long Beach Boule- vard South outlined properly? Answer: Yes, it is drawn according to the latest available drawings. 5. How do you expect traffic on Imperial Boulevard to be impacted? Answer: The Freeway will minimize traffic counts so that the two new access points on Imperial would have minimal impact. t H1 Chairman Thompson in the chair. Members Byork, Henning, Thompson and Morris.answered. the roll call. A motion was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Henning that Mr. Rowe be excused. The meet! "ng was for a presentation by Century Freeway Corridor Development Corporation (C.F.C.D.C.); a pro- posal for developing the area known as the Original Project Area "A" Site. C.F.C.D.C. Representatives from the Corporation were introduced presentation for by Marvin Greer, Presi'den.t. 'The other members present Project Area were: Bob McClellan of McClellan, Cruz and Gaylord, "A" site and Joe Moss of C.F.C.D.C. Mr. Greer read a letter from his corporation regarding the proposed shopping center for the commercial center site, which letter outlined the basic concept of a site plan, square footage of tenants, number of employees estimated, and possible tax revenues to the city. The letter is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Mr. McClellan was then introduced to present the site plan. Mr. McClellan gave his credentials as an architect and discussed details of the site plan, all of which are outlined on the map which is also on file in the City Clerk's Office and in the Redevelopment Agency's files. Some points that Mr. McClellan made were: 1. His plan only requires 1.55 acres of new acquisition beyond what the Agency already owns. 2. The church on the north side of Beechwood would remain and would be buffered from development to the south. 3. The School District's Property would also be left alone but would be provided parking. 4. Nothing south of Sanborn is planned; these lands will be considered later. various questions Members of the Agency then posed various questions and answers as follows: 1. What is the parking ratio? Answer: 5.7 cars per 1,000 square feet of floor space. 2. What is attitude of Majors to the orientation of the buildings? Answer: No problem because de- velopment is pulled as far south as possible to then face essentially northeast, so that everyone has sideways exposure to Long Beach Boulevard. 3. What is the connector between Park and Ride Facility and Center? Answer: It is strictly a pedestrian connection, hopely a subway, but will probably be an at -grade crossing. 4. Is the on -ramp to the Freeway from Long Beach Boule- vard South outlined properly? Answer: Yes, it is drawn according to the latest available drawings. 5. How do you expect traffic on Imperial Boulevard to be impacted? Answer: The Freeway will minimize traffic counts so that the two new access points on Imperial would have minimal impact. t H1 What financing is proposed? Answer in two parts: Free standing buildings can go on a ground lease if construction financing is difficult - second part of answer: If pads sell, the money can be put back into the Project for additional acqui- sition. The overall write -down of land would be dealt with in traditional fashion through UDAG, Bonding; Agency participation, etc. I 1 1 7. You mentioned Home Improvement Center - -Which one? Answer: Not specific at this time; however, Ole's is most likely because National Lumber and others usually require 50,000 square feet and the plan only shows 25,000 square feet. Mr. Greer then went back to the Podium to add that the Lynwood Transit Station (including the old Red Car Building) has been selected for the first phase of the Soin.t development activity by FHWA (Federal Highway Administration). Kr. Greer his firm has contacted and h Majors have been contacted, by any of them. In addition the walkway along the front a connection? The answer wa along the front, but there i to Ward's ". was asked which Majors is response was that all but no commitments made the question arose as to to Montgomery's. Was there s "Yes, you can walk all s no physical connection The chairman then asked members of the Agency if there were any other questions or comments. The answer was no. Compliments were made to the Developer Repre- sentatives that it was a very attractive plan and that the Agency members would have to get together to make a choice of Developers. Representatives from C.F.C.D.C. were told that the Agency will inform all Developers as soon as a choice is made. A motion was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Henning, to ad- journ to March 16 at 5:00 p.m., with the intent of making a choice of Developer at that meeting. Secretary APPROVED APRIL 3, 1984 t Ch cH an Meeting Adjourned to 3 -16 -84