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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-19 Community and Economic Development Committee MinutesCOMMUNITY 6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 19, 1994 @ 5:00 PM MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilor Gerard Baldacci, Chair Councilor Chris Popper Councilor James Tyler OTHERS PRESENT: Councilor Pat Blanchette Kenneth R. Gibb, Director of Community S Economic Dev. John Lord, Planning Officer T. J. Martzial, C.O. Housing Resources Coordinator Rodney G. McKay, Community Development Director Bruce $bibles, Asst. City Solicitor The meeting was called to order by Councilor Baldacci at 5:00 PM. AGENDA ITEM R1 - C.O. 94-438 - Sign Ordinance Amendments Ren Gibb reviewed several various 'm nor changes to the City's sign ordinance which are in response to distinguishing the - difference between industrial and commercial parks. Other changes Incorporated into the, sign ordinance amendment are specific regulations for sandwich board signs for downtown sidewalks. The sign ordinance setbacks will also be made consistent with the parking setbacks which are found in the zoning ordinances. Discussion continued with regard to the sidewalk sandwich board signs and their various requirements for setbacks and clearance from store fronts. Signs have to be removed nightly; a permit sticker from Cade Enforcement has to be on the sign; and there are specific design requirements and materials that are allowed. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of these amendments as discussed and amended to the City Council. So Voted. AGENDA ITEM R2 - Naval Reserve Center Ren Gibb reviewed for informational purposes at this time the status of the building which housed the former Naval Reserve Center. It is new under the City Airports jurisdiction. The main Portion of the building is about 17,000 sq. ft. with a storage shed; there is parking available for 62 cars; the location is zoned govt. and institutional (GSISDJ. Ren stated .that even though it has been generally maintained, anyone considering buying this building may have to have asbestos removed. There are two groups 2/ 4 currently interested in the building - St. Joseph's Hospital and various public social agencies. The options available to the City would be to sell it, lease it or a combination of leasing and selling portions. Discussion continued among Committee and Staff as to the area In question and whether or not Staff should conduct an RFP for this building or approach St. Joseph's to discuss their interest in it. The general consensus was that the City should work directly ION, with St. Joseph's Hospital regarding their interest in the property. AGENDA ITEM #3 - Planning Update John Lord updated the Committee on 2 current planning issues. One concerned a multi -family project on Hammond Street and the second concerned City -owned land on Odlin Road. Both items were approved by the Planning Board. AGENDA ITEM #4 - Update on Status of New Capehart Project Rod McKay updated the Committee on the status of the New Capehart Project. The title to these properties is expected.to be received by the City sometime this month. At that time, repairs. can begin on the. units. The City would like -to, negotiate maintenance and boiler contracts with the contractors who were previously employed by the airforce to take care of the various maintenance projects. Draft management agreements. for the a prospective agencies involved have been prepared by Bruce Shibles, Asst.. City Solicitor and T.S. Martzial, C.D. Housing Resources Coordinator. Bruce Shibles reviewed the language and terms of the leases. One unit per building will be made handicapped accessible. Rents will include property taxes. A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of this lease agreement to the City Council. So voted. - AGENDA ITEM #5 - Community Development Residential Rehabilitation Loan - 280 Pearl Street, .Single Family A motion was made and seconded to approve this loan request as presented. So voted. With no other business at hand themeetingwas adjourned at 700 PH.