86-1106_CRA_Minutes_Adjourned Regular MeetingNOVEMBER 6, 1996
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan Capistrano
Community Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Chairman Hausdorfer at 8:45
a.m., in the City Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: Gary L. Hausdorfer, Chairman
Lawrence F. Buchheim, Vice Chairman
Anthony L. Bland, Director
Kenneth E. f riess, Director
Phillip R. Schwartze, Director
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Stephen B. Julian, Executive Director; Thomas G. Merrell, Deputy
Director; Mary Ann Hanover, Agency Secretary; Glenn Southard Assistant City Manager;
William D. Murphy, Director of Public Works; Cheryl Johnson, Recording Secretary.
BOARD ACTIONS
1. PRESENTATION OF HISTORIC TOWN CENTER PROPOSALS (400.20)
Written Communications:
Report dated November 6, 1986, from the Executive Director, identifying each
development team and summarizing the proposed plans of each development. The
summary includes the total projected project cost and the amount of Agency
assistance required for the developments. Final proposals were submitted by Oliver
McMillan/Collins Development and Birtcher/J.W. Colachis.
The Executive Director advised that the purpose of the meeting was to allow the
Agency to formally receive the presentations of the two development teams.
Meetings designed for public participation were scheduled for Thursday,
November 13, 1986 at 8:30 a.m., in the City Council Chamber; Thursday,
November 13, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., in the San Juan Hot Springs Dance Hall; and,
Monday, November 17, 1986, at noon in the City Council Chamber. The Executive
Director advised that additional meetings would be conducted with the Chamber of
Commerce and the Chamber's Trade Committee. He advised that during the
presentation, each development team had been requested to state their
qualifications and discuss their proposal and its economic considerations. The
project area encompasses 6'1 acres in the downtown area bounded by Ortega
Highway, Camino Capistrano, Forster Street, and Del Obispo Street.
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Presentation by Birtcher/O.W. Colachis:
Brandon Birtcher, representing half of the development team of Birtcher/O.W.
Colachis, described the experience of the persons assembled for the team and their
collective philosophy in developing their proposal. He advised that their proposal
presented a master plan for a 12 -acre area in the downtown.
Randy Balrymple, lead designer with the firm of Pacific Associates Planners and
Architects, discussed design of the proposal and its integration into the community.
Gus Colachis, representing O.W. Colachis Resorts, made a telephone presentation
regarding the experience and background of Colachis Resorts and their proposed
marketing and advertising strategy for the hotel and restaurants.
Diane Powers, operator of the Bazaar Del Mundo in Old Town, San Diego, described
her concepts for the retail environment of the proposal.
Rick Oaks, Vice President of Development, Birtcher Construction, discussed the
financial aspects of the project, advising that they had proposed a $39 million
project which would require $6 million in Agency assistance. He further advised
that they were making a $5 million at -risk commitment to the project.
As part of Mr. Birtcher's presentation, the following persons addressed Council in
support of the proposal:
William Luke, President of the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society;
Mike Darnold, downtown business owner; and,
Sue DiMaio, downtown business owner.
Brandon Birtcher, urged support of the proposal and advised that the project would
be owned equally by Birtcher Construction and O. W. Colachis Resorts, with both
parties committed to taking an active interest in its operation
RECESS AND RECONVENE
The Board recessed at 9:45 a.m., and reconvened at 10:00 a.m.
Presentation by Oliver McMillan/Collins Development:
Dene Oliver, representing Oliver McMillan Company, described their qualifications
to undertake the project and noted the addition of the Collins Development
Company to the team, citing their experience in the hotel business. He discussed
their philosophy toward the project and its integration into the community.
Ron Roberts, Chairman of the San Diego Planning Commission and Vice President of
SGPA, Planners and Architects, discussed the elements and goals of the plan,
including the proposed circulation, parking and pedestrian orientation.
Chairman Hausdorfer left the meeting at 10:20 a.m., and Vice Chairman Buchheim
assumed the Chair.
Harry Collins, Chairman of Collins Development Company, discussed the proposed
hotel and retail operations.
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Paul Bus, partner in the Oliver McMillan Company, discussed the financial aspects of
the prosect, advising financing could be obtained for $20 million, leaving $8 million
unfunded. They expected to require between $2.5 million and $5 million from the
Agency and would be at -risk for approximately $4 million.
AD30URNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:44
a.m., to the next regular meeting date of Tuesday, November 18, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., in
the City Council Chamber.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY A N NOVER, AGENcy SECRETARY
ATTEST:
Lawrenc Buchheim, a airman
GARY L. HAUSDORIFER, CHAIRMAN
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