Serra Mesa Planning Group Agenda & Minutes

Serra Mesa Agenda

Taft Middle School, 9191 Gramercy Drive, Room 611 if library unavailable
7:00 PM, Thursday, March 16, 2006

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Voting Members are: J. Ander, L. Farris, J. Feinberg, M. Johnson, M. Marion, J. Miller, C. Moore (Chair), M. Reeder, B. Ryan, T. Wells (Vice-chair), D. Westcott

INTRODUCTIONS (2 min)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: for February 16, 2006

COMMUNITY FORUM and ANNOUNCEMENTS (15 min)

LEGISLATIVE AIDES and COMMUNITY PLANNER: (5 min. ea.)
Kristin Camper-Wozniak, District 6 Council Office, 619-236-6616
Lesley Henegar, Long Range Planning, 619-235-5208.

MAIN TOPIC(S):
• SMPG Elections
• Condominium Conversion at 8501 Glenhaven Street (convert 50 existing units) (action item) &
• Tentative Map Waiver Application to convert 4 existing units at 8562 Hurlbut to condominiums. (action item)
• Children's Hospital Acute Care Pavillion (informational item)


SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS (as time permits)
A. Committees
1. 1. Quarry Falls Development - J. Feinberg
2. Qualcomm Stadium Redevelopment – J. Ander
3. Birdland –L. Farris
4. Hye Park
5. Traffic Calming
6. Sewer Maintenance – D. Wescott


B. Liaison/Representative
1. Administrative/Correspondence: C. Moore
2. Health, Education & Recreation: M. Johnson
3. Montgomery Field: J. Ander
4. Open Space/Ruffin Canyon/ Sewers:
5. SMPG Financial status: M. Johnson
8. Affordable housing: W. Riggs
9. Planning Groups ¡V Mission Valley: M. Johnson Kearny Mesa: J. Ander
Linda Vista: Tierrasanta: M. Johnson

ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 p.m.

Next Administrative Meeting

For further information contact:

Email: serramesaplanninggroup2002@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/sandiego/serra
Address: SMPG, P.O. Box 23315, San Diego, CA, 92123

MDR 3/10/06

Minutes of Serra Mesa Planning Group Regular Meeting

Thursday Feb 16, 2006 Taft Library, 9191 Gramercy Dr.

CALL TO ORDER: Cindy Moore, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:59pm. There were 9 members present (1 more arrived later) resulting in a quorum for the group of 11. There were approximately 13 audience members.

ROLL CALL: Executive Board members in attendance were: D. Wescott, J. Feinberg, L. Farris, B. Ryan, C. Moore, M. Marion, J. Ander, M. Johnson, M. Reeder, J. Miller. Excused: T. Wells.

Approval of Minutes: J. Miller made a motion to accept the January minutes as submitted, M. Reeder 3nd. Vote (9/0/0) passed.

COMMUNITY COMMENTS: One audience member was interested in any information on the traffic calming on Murray Ridge, however that item wasn't on the agenda and time was going to be tight.

LEGISLATIVE AIDES AND COMMUNITY PLANNER:
Kristen Camper-Wozniak, District 6 / Council Office, 619-533-6460: Not present.
Leslie Henegar, City Long Range Planning, 619-235-5208: Not present.

Main Topic(s):
Door of Hope Project: Kip Howard showed updated drawings of the buildings with the new design incorporating the 4th floor. J. Ander asked if they had incorporated solar, the response was that it's a goal is predicated on budget, will likely be done. L. Farris moved that we approve their plan as shown, J. Miller 2nd. Vote (9/0/0) passed. J. Ander asked that we add into our comments that they put their best effort forward to include solar panels. D. Wescott 2nd. C. Moore said she would add it to the letter instead of us making a motion and sending another specific comment. No vote was taken.

Ronald McDonald House: Robert Lombardi of 4G Development & Consulting, LLC. It had been decided that he planned number of bedrooms (35) wasn't enough (study came up with a need for 63 bedrooms), and they showed an amended proposal comprised of 47 bedrooms in the same footprint. L. Farris raised concerns about traffic flow into and out of the location. B. Ryan mentioned that she would recuse herself due to the involvement of Children's Hospital in the project, however she wanted to point out that Children's Hospital supported the project. D. Wescott wanted to know where the number 63 was from and wondered if the foundation might need to find even more space in the near future. The number came from the foundation's main office studying hospital use numbers, and they probably would look for more space if they could afford to as they currently often pay for hotel lodgings for families they can't accommodate on site. J. Ander was curious how they were able to get more rooms into the same space, the answer was to shrink down some spaces and give up a small open space that was likely going to be a play area. An audience member wanted if the increased traffic to/from the hospital could be used to justify removing the metering light on the I805 south ramp from Kearny Villa Rd. D. Wescott asked what would happen to the existing Ronald McDonald house, the response was that it might continue. L. Farris made a motion that the planning group approve the project with it's new modifications, D. Wescott 2nd. Vote (9/0/1) passed.

Public Utility Easement Vacation at 3288 Greyling: The owners of the shopping center on the corner of Greyling and Sandrock plan to take over the easement and maintenance of 10 feet of the sewer behind the building in order to allow for more usable space, including a walk in refrigerated section of the new store and a grease trap system. J. Feinberg was curious about the parts on the documents/maps we were show that were marked Cingular equipment and asked if it was new; it is not new. D. Wescott wondered if the planned store would be dropped if this easement vacation wasn't allowed, yes it likely would, the request was actually made months ago but it only recently came back from the city. C. Moore asked if they had any plans on improving the alleyway; yes they were going to put in new lights and a concrete enclosure around the trash dumpsters. An audience member asked if the loss of the easement would effect the traffic flow in the alleyway? Answer was no. Others were curious about the grease trap; it would be underground and would not result in any leaks of grease into the alley, nor be the source of any smells. J. Miller made a motion that we approve the request for the easement vacation, J. Feinberg 2nd. Vote (10/0/0) passed.

Condominium Conversion at 8501 Glenhaven St.: Glenn C. Karp with Chandler Property Advisers talked on behalf of the owner (who was also present). [This also included the last agenda item: “Tentative map waiver application to convert 4 units at 8562 Hurlbut”] Complete renovations of the units are planned, much of the tenant notification has already been done, and the owner has opted for the “in lieu fee” for affordable housing. D. Wescott wanted to know numbers of units and values/rents. C. Moore asked if the parking was up to city requirements, which it was, though people expressed opinions that the requirements aren't adequate. C. Moore also wondered about the 4 unit property, how would money be raised to fix problems; that would be up to the homeowners, likely a home owner's association. C. Moore also asked why the properties weren't combined; it was thought about, but might effect later value in selling if that became an option so they decided it wasn't worth the cost to have it done. C. Moore asked if renovations would still be done without the condo conversion ok since the units are fairly old; yes, and some work has already been done or is under way. J. Ander wondered if they had plans to sell the whole property to one owner; no, the waiver is being sought because it makes the property more valuable and the owner just wants the option if the value goes up in the future, and it helps to protect long term rights/values of the property in case the political climate changes. J. Miller asked how the tenant help (financial help in the case of the conversion being done and current tenants being unable to buy) worked. The current requirements are to provide 3 months current rent plus deposits have to be given back. A couple of board members mentioned that they think the “in lieu fee” for affordable housing is too low as most developers pay it rather then provide on-site housing.

Sub-Committee/Liaison Reports:
Quarry Falls: D. Wescott – Saw a new presentation on the plans, connecting road to Phyllis Pl is not in plan.
Qualcomm Stadium: J. Ander – New permanent fire station, only manned during the day thus far.

Birdland: L. Farris - Nothing new other then there are a lot of buildings being built near hospital.. built fast, and they're pretty high.

Traffic Calming: C. Moore – There was no definitive answer from the recent survey.

Sewer Maintenance: D. Wescott – Removing this item from agenda until we need to add it again.

Administrative: C. Moore – Would like to draft a letter to MTS about the lack of a bus on Mission Village. Motion made that we sent a letter and make a presentation at the upcoming March MTS meeting, about the lack of service on Mission Village Dr. 2nd by M. Johnson. Vote (10/0/0)

Health, Education and Correspondence: M. Johnson – New principal at Taft Jr High. City is trying to get nominations of trees to be designated as official city trees; wanted to get our local Jacarandas on the list.

Montgomery Field: J. Ander – Changes are being talked about: increase in helicopter activity and relocating some helicopters. Audience member was curious about life-flight going over his house.. consensus was that medical flights are given more freedoms and that it's a good thing since it helps people.

Planning Groups: - Kearny Mesa – Upcoming meeting on Rock Church, Serra Mesa needs representation there since it effects us more. Also Nextel talking about a new cell tower.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:57pm

MTM 3/10/2006