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Home My WebLink About032806 RDA Minutes I I I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MARCH 28, 2006 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 7:26 PM., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Roberts, Washington, and Naggar ABSENT: o AGENCY MEMBERS: None Also present were Executive Director Nelson, City Attorney Thorson, and City Clerk Jones. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. RDA CONSENT CALENDAR 11 Status Update on the Temecula Education Center RECOMMENDATION 11.1 Receive and file. MOTION: Agency Member Washington moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Agency Member Comerchero seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING 12 Owner Participation Aareement for Dalton III Mixed Use Affordable Housina Proiect RECOMMENDATION 12.1 That the City Council adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 06-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND PALOMAR HERITAGE BUILDING, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY R:IMinutesl032806 I I I 12.2 That the Temecula Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. RDA 06-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND PALOMAR HERITAGE BUILDING, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED COMPANY Council Member Edwards advised that her employer may be providing financing for this project and, therefore, noted that she would be abstaining with regard to this matter. Director of Housing and Redevelopment Director of Housing Meyer presented the staff report (as per agenda material). At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Neil Cleveland, Temecula, expressed his opposition to the proposed project, expressing concern with parking with particular emphasis on on-site parking spaces, balance of parking provided by way of streets, public parking facilities, private properties, and the potential burden to on-street parking and existing public parking facilities. Mr. Cleveland suggested that possibly the formation of an Assessment District should be required for the construction of public parking facilities; questioned whether studies have been conducted to address this matter; and requested a continuance until a comprehensive plan could be completed to ensure public parking will be adequately provided for this project, existing projects, and future projects. Addressing the previously mentioned parking concern, Mr. Bill Dalton, applicant, advised that 25 residential parking spaces will be provided in Dalton II and that in Dalton III, 16 parking spaces will be provided for the majority of the tenants. Mr. Dalton relayed his goal with the proposed project to tie Front Street to Mercedes Street. In response to the Agency Members, Director of Housing and Redevelopment Meyer noted the following: . that parking studies have been undertaken in Old Town o that there are approximately 1,300 parking spaces in Old Town - on-street public parking, off-street public parking, and off-street private parking o that parking studies indicated that even on weekends during special events, parking has never exceeded the 50% mark; that there is currently an adequate parking supply in Old Town · that since the Specific Plan was adopted in 1994, approximately 400 off-street public parking spaces have been created · that as part of the Civic Center Master Plan, a 350 - 400 parking space structure will be included · that there will be sufficient parking in Old Town to accommodate Dalton II and III. City Attorney Thorson noted that under the City's current Zoning Ordinance, no on-site parking is required for the proposed project and that the project will actually be over parked by 13 spaces. R:\Minutesl032806 2 I I I Viewing the Dalton projects as a catalyst to achieving the future vision of Old Town, Council Member/Agency Member Comerchero commended Mr. Dalton and his family; expressed his support of the proposed project; and relayed his opinion that parking will not be a concern. In an effort to create a more pedestrian-oriented Old Town, Council Member Washington viewed the proposed project as visionary and as well noted that he would be of the opinion that there will be sufficient parking in Old Town. In light of the existing available parking spaces and the future parking structure that will be constructed, Chair Person Naggar relayed his support of the proposed project; briefly commented on the function of a Redevelopment Agency; and requested that the press publish an article on the City's Redevelopment Agency and its activities and its accomplishments. MOTION: Council Member/Agency Member Comerchero moved to approve staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mayor/Agency Member Roberts and electronic vote reflected approval with the exception of Council Member/Agency Member Edwards who abstained. Recessed City Council Meeting DEPARTMENTAL REPORT No additional comment. RDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Nelson commented on the vision that has been developed for Old Town and further commented on efforts that will be undertaken to ensure parking needs will be properly addressed. RDA AGENCY MEMBERS' REPORTS No additional reports. R:IMinutesl032806 3 RDA ADJOURNMENT I At 7:55 P.M., the Temecula Redevelopment Agency meeting was formally adjourned to Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at 5:30 P.M., for a Closed Session, with regular session commencing at 7:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ATTEST: [$EAL] I I R:\Minutes1032806 4