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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes - 1986/01/07 - RegularTEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES JANUARY 7, 1986 INITIATION: I 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Dennis called the meeting of the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency to order at 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 1986. 1 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Members - Atkins, Froehle, Gillanders, Swain, Dennis Absent: Members -None Also Present: Executive Director Koski, General Counsel Martin, Assistant Executive Director Shaw 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Mrs. Swain, seconded by Mr. Atkins, the Minutes of the December 17, 1985 meeting were approved as written. 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN CONTROLS FOR BLOCK "A" WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND SCHEMATIC SITE PLAN Executive-DirectorKoski provided background information stating that on May 7, 1985 the. Community Redevelopment Agency approved a Conceptual Development Plan in conjunction with plans to pro- ceed with acquisition of parcels in Block "A" of the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area. A revised schematic site plan along with development and design controls have been estab- lished to insure proper development of both private and public areas within the Project area. An alternative design for devel- opment . has been submitted for consideration by Dr. Denver Cole- man, a property owner within Block "A ". The alternative design shows a 1,950square foot restaurant located approximately halfway between the existing Argos Restaurant and the C & R Clothing Store on Rosemead Boulevard. Staff finds that the alternative design would result in an overall shortage of parking for the shopping center; would eliminate possible future expansion of the existing restaurant at the corner; and blocks a portion of the limited visibility of the shopping center from Rosemead Boulevard. At the public hearing held on December 17, 1985, the Agency received public input and continued the public hear- ing at the request of Donald E. Bollinger, attorney represent- ing Denver D. Coleman. Mayor Dennis reopened the public hearing and invited those interested to speak to the subject. Don Bollinger, attorney with Nichols, Stead, Boileau & Lamb, P.O. Box 2829, Pomona 91769, thanked the Council for the con- tinuance. Mr. Bollinger stated that his client, Dr. Denver Coleman, has a very strong desire to be a part of the proposed development by developing his property located between the Argos Restaurant and C.& R, which he has owned since 1941. On April 26, 1985, Dr. Coleman entered into a lease agreement with Wienerschnitzel for the construction of a drive - through res- taurant on a portion of the property and began communication regarding his plans with the Planning Department. This lease pre -dates any correspondence received from the Agency regarding the conceptual plan by approximately six weeks. Mr. Bollinger Agency Minutes, January 7, 1986 - Page 2 suggested that the matter be referred back to the Planning De- partment for further study in order to allow his client the oppor- tunity to work with professionals to work out the problems which the Planning Department currently sees with the proposed devel- opment suggested by Dr. Coleman. Mr. Gillanders pointed out to Mr. Bollinger that the lease Dr. Coleman entered into with Wienerschnitzel was done without the approval of the Agency and permission should, perhaps, have been received prior to entering into this agree- ment. Mr. Bollinger responded that many lease agreements are entered into conditional upon the approval of the agency having juris- diction over the property. Mr. Bollinger then mentioned that a Conditional Use Permit had been filed with the Planning Department and requested that action on the request be deferred until such time as Dr. Coleman has had an opportunity to work with the Planning Department on a proposed development of his property. Mrs. Swain suggested that the Agency continue with the public hearing as residents of the area had not yet been heard. Lukas Kolanelos, owner, Argos Restaurant, 8925 Las Tunas Drive, objected to the proposed Wienerschnitzel since it would increase the competition for him; take needed parking spaces, which he feels is vital to his business; and obstruct the view of businesses in the sub - center. Hazel Holthaus, 8835 East Elm, suggested that some provision should be made for a traffic signal to allow cars to enter Rosemead Boulevard from the area of Elm and Hermosa. Also she advised that there is a great deal of foot traffic in the area en route to the K -Mart Shopping Center and the block wall around the proposed project will hamper this significantly. Mrs. Holthaus requested some consideration be given the resi- dents in the area. Lt. Johnston of the Sheriff's Departmentstated that pedestrians presently crossing at the intersection of Las Tunas and Reno, although are crossing legally, are doing so at risk when street are so close by. Mrs. Swain mentioned that there were many residents of the neigh- borhood in which the proposed project is located in attendance at the Agency meeting, and stated that their input was ex- tremely important to the members of the Agency since the quality of life is their primary concern. Harold Kendig, 8826 Elm, asked the Agency what was to happen in the future to the remaining residents of the area. Executive Director Koski responded that, since there were so many homes in the area and the value property so high, it would not be economically feasible or practical for the Agency to entertain acquiring the remaining properties. Agency members concurred to refer the matter of Dr. Coleman's alternative plan back to the Planning Department to work out the parking shortage; and to continue the public hearing con- cerning the development and design controls for Block "A" within the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project and schematic site plan to the February 18, 1986 Agency meeting, at which time final action will need to be taken. Agency Minutes, January 7, 1986 - Page 3 5. NEW BUSINESS: A. RESOLUTION NO. CRA 259: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Mr. Gillanders moved to adopt Resolution No. CRA 259, a resolu- tion allowing claims and demands in the amount of $3,284.67, seconded by Mrs. Swain and unanimously carried. I 6. COMMUNICATIONS: None 7. MATTERS FROM AGENCY MEMBERS: None 8. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Mrs. Swain, seconded by Mr. Gillanders, the meeting of the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Agency will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 1986, in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: Secretar 1 CHAIRMAN