CC 1995 03-21 CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 21, 1995
The March 21, 1995, regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway, was called to order at 7:05 p.m., by Mayor Higginson at the City Council
Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, California.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT AT ROLL CALL
Mickey Cafagna, Susan Callery, Bob Emery, Betty Rexford, Don Higginson
STAFF MEHBERS PRESENT
James Bowersox
Marjorie Wahlsten
Steve Eckis
John Fitch
Bob Thomas
Mark Weston
Reba Wright-Quastler
Randy Williams
Warren Shafer
Steve Streeter
Steve Blackwood
Ross Spalding
City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Director of Community Services
Director of Engineering Services
Director of Planning Services
Director of Public Services
Director of Redevelopment Services
Principal Planner
Sheriff's Lieutenant
Economic Development Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Mayor Callery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION
Director of Community Services Thomas presented two plaques to the City Council
that will be displayed in Old Poway Park. One is the 1994 Award of Excellence
for outstanding achievement in facility design from the California Park and
Recreation Society and the other is from the same organization, District 11,
Achievement Award for outstanding recreation programs. He introduced Roger
Mohling, architect for the Park, and Dan Cannon, the City's Landscape Manager.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Higginson explained the procedure for Public Oral Communications. The
following persons were present wishing to speak regarding low-income housing on
the Brookview site:
Susan Prines, 13139 Valewood Road
Bill Haselton, 12399 Sage View Road
Sue Fox, 12396 Sage View Road
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Teresa Cope, 12305 Mesa Crest
Lois Fong-Sakai, 12133 Sage View Road
Max Llanos, 12316 Sage View Road
Jeff Schipper, 12347 Mesa Crest Road
Leslie Revier, 13020 Oak Knoll Drive
City Attorney Eckis explained that the only issue to be decided is whether senior
or family housing will be on this site. The Redevelopment & Housing Advisory
Committee will be holding a public hearing on this issue on March 27, 1995 to
formulate a recommendation to the City Council. In response to speakers who
mentioned Mr. Rosen's study and urged no action until that study was completed,
he explained that Mr. Rosen's report will be above and beyond the existing five
sites proposed for development. The study being done, and by Mr. Rosen
specifically, is a condition of the settlement agreement, as is development of
the five existing sites.
Walter Marggraf, 12255 Sage View Road, stated the landscape maintenance
district needs to improve the maintenance across from his home. He also spoke
in opposition to low-income housing on the Brookview site.
The following persons were present to speak regarding the sound test performed
on Wednesday, March 15, 1995, as part of the Environmental Impact Report for the
proposed amphitheater in South Poway:
Constance Griffin, 12655 Gate Drive
Tony Glad, 12620 Gate Drive
Richard Ludwig, 12720 Metate Lane
George Wong, 12732 Metate Lane
Bea Reuel, 13710 Paseo Bonita
Gene Zuill, 13138 Welton Lane
Tom McKinney, 13760 Calle Seco
Peter Stein, 13314 Neddick Avenue
Sherrie Brewer, 14190 Woodhollow Lane
Cheryl Pehl, 12901Margate Avenue
Kathleen Muela, 13333 Racquet Court
Andy Uphoff, 12909 Margate Avenue
Zip Lucidi, 13260 Glen Circle Road
Charles McLauchlan, P.O. Box 12
Speakers talked about the noise they heard during the test and concerns about
this project being put in South Poway.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery to adopt the
Consent Calendar as follows:
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Ratification of Warrant Register for period of February 27-March 3, 1995.
(401-10)
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Denial of claims for damages: A) Edward J. Kolenski; B) Gordon Adams,
trustee for Richard Aldrich. (704-13)
6.1 Appropriation of $7,500 to complete the maintenance and operation analysis
of the track and rolling stock at Old Poway Park. (1401-11)
6.2 Appropriation of $90,000 for the replacement of a damaged storm drain at
the intersection of Orange Blossom Lane and Midland Road. (1170-09)
Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM 4 (209-01)
SOUTH POWAY BUSINESS PARK STATUS
Item introduced by City Manager Bowersox. The City Council requested a workshop
to discuss the status and future of the Business Park. Director of Planning
Services Wright-Quastler and Director of Redevelopment Services Shafer reviewed
the current land use designations, uses allowed, properties that can be
developed, financial situation and possible new uses such as
retail/amusement/travel, city-owned golf course, Palomar College campus; housing,
and additional office.
Don Nue from the City of Carlsbad Planning Department made a presentation
regarding their process of changing a planned industrial park to
entertainment/travel uses with LegoLand, a resort hotel, and golf course.
Randy Wilkins, 14617 Acton Court, requested a public hearing on the land use
issues in South Poway and stated we need more information on alternative uses.
S. Robert Smith, 8815 Country Club, Spring Valley, with Smith/Smith
International, stated his desire to develop Poway Junction, a country/western
theme community, however potential investors want reasonable assurance that the
zoning is compatible. He suggested an entertainment overlay zone.
Larry Cruse, 13734 Utopia, asked questions regarding the Navy's allegations that
the proposed amphitheater is in their overflight area; requested the Code
citation regarding community college campuses being at least ten miles apart; and
asked what financial incentives the City of Carlsbad is giving LegoLand.
Charles McLauchlan, P.O. Box 12, stated that all property owners in the South
Poway Planned Community should have been notified of this meeting.
Gail Trunnell, 13314 NeddickAvenue, stated any changes made in the business park
can make or break the community and urged the door be open to the entire
community for input.
Neville Bothwell, 3575 Kenyon Street, San Diego, owner of Tech Business Center,
cited the current total debt in the Business Park and the annual carrying costs.
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He suggested that entertainment and retail uses are compatible but that
residential would be intrusive.
Council concurred they want to continue to consider this area first and foremost
a business park and not be soliciting other uses. However, they also concurred
they need to remain flexible to consider other uses that may be proposed, with
the exception of additional housing units. Councilmember Cafagna suggested one
possibility would be the relocation of the auto dealers to South Poway and create
an auto park that would accommodate additional lines of vehicles. We would have
to look at the impact on Poway Road if the auto dealers relocated. Councilmember
Callery asked if there would ever be a need for a hotel to serve the business
park. Staff will come back with some information.
ADJOURNHENT
Mayor Higginson adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. on motion by Councilmember
Emery, seconded by Councilmember Callery.
Marjo~'i~ K. Wahlsten, City Clerk
City b,f~jPoway
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