2000-10-03 Special CIC MinutesZU
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY - - OCTOBER 3, 2000 - - 7:25 P.M.
Acting Chair Daysog convened the Special Meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend David
Borglum, Home of Truth Spiritual Center, gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL - Present: Commissioners Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson and
Kerr. - 4.
Absent: Chair Appezzato. - 1.
MINUTES
(00-47) Minutes of the Special Community Improvement Commission
Meeting of August 1, 2000; the Special Joint City Council and
Community Improvement Commission Meeting of September 5, 2000; and
the Special Community Improvement Commission Meeting (Closed
Session) of September 19, 2000. Approved.
Commissioner Johnson moved approval of the Minutes.
Commissioner DeWitt seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous
voice vote - 4. [Absent: Chair Appezzato - 1.]
AGENDA ITEM
(00-48) Recommendation to adopt the redevelopment project
criteria and submittal requirements for any proposal submitted for
the Bridgeside Shopping Center site, and direct staff to solicit a
redevelopment proposal from the property owner to eliminate blight
at the Bridgeside Center; and
(00-48A) Recommendation supporting the staff recommendation to
adopt criteria for the Bridgeside Center redevelopment proposals
and solicit plans from the property owner. [Economic Development
Commission]
Commissioner Kerr inquired whether the definition of anchor tenant
precludes stores similar to those at the Marina Shopping Center in
San Leandro, such as Nordstrom Rack or Mikasa outlet.
The Development Services Director responded in the negative; stated
the definition would not preclude a store such as Mikasa; said type
of discount store would be a retailer of the quality and character
deserving of the redevelopment, rather than a 99 wholesaler;
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retailers characterized as discount merchandise would not be
permitted.
Commissioner Kerr inquired whether a computer store the size of
Comp USA would be precluded since it would interfere with local
businesses.
The Development Services Director stated [Criteria 2] states: "The
developer shall document how the proposed retail tenant mix
addresses community retail needs and retail leakage;" if a proposal
does not address retail leakage, it might not be considered as
meeting the criteria; the synergistic or catalyst effect on the
development of the entire center will be considered.
Commissioner Kerr inquired whether community needs would be part of
the criteria, to which the Development Services Director responded
in the affirmative.
Commissioner Kerr inquired whether developers could propose part
housing and part retail; stated a prominent boat repair facility is
next door, which is not environmentally compatible with housing,
e.g. grinding noise.
The Development Services Director responded Criteria 3 states: "The
mix of uses must comply with the site's Zoning designation;"
currently, the [Zoning] designation is commercial.
Commissioner DeWitt inquired whether the owner would have an
opportunity to take action first, to which the Development Services
Director responded the owner and other third parties are allowed to
submit proposals.
In response to Commissioner Johnson's inquiry about when
development plans would be in place, the Development Manager stated
in January or February.
Commissioner Johnson moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Commissioner Kerr seconded motion, which carried by unanimous voice
vote - 4. Absent: [Chair Appezzato - 1.]
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Acting Chair Daysog adjourned the
Special Meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dine B. Felsch, CMC
Secretary, Community Improvement
Commission
Agenda for meeting was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
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