HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10291985 - T.1 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 29L 1985 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers , Schroder , McPeak , Torlakson , Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Hearing on Proposed Airport Development Agreement
The Chairwoman convened the hearing on the request of
Reynolds and Brown for approval of the Airport Center Development
Agreement for development of a 13-acre site located at Buchanan
Field Airport at the northeast corner of Concord Avenue and John
Glenn Drive . The development agreement includes a total of 416 ,000
net square feet of office space including ten, six, and five story
office buildings within the County' s presently existing height limi-
tations .
A. A . Dehaesus , Director of Community Development , in a
September 10 , 1985 report to the Board advised that the Zoning
Administrator held a public hearing and subsequently approved the
agreement . Following the public hearing this day, Mr . Dehaesus
recommended that the Board adopt an ordinance for the Airport Center
Development Agreement , authorize the Director of Community
Development to execute the agreement following signature by the
applicant , and authorize the Chairwoman to execute the option to
lease .
The Chairwoman declared the hearing open and the following
persons presented testimony:
Grace Ellis , representing Citizens for Responsible Growth ,
1718 Via del Verdes , Concord , expressed concern that the project
will increase traffic congestion along Concord Avenue . She
expressed the belief that the height of each of the proposed
buildings should be limited to four stories .
Byron Campbell , representing Citizens for Better Contra
Costa , 1874 Denkinger Road , Concord , spoke on the impact of increased
traffic on Concord Avenue that would occur if the development
agreement is approved and urged the Board to oppose the request of
Reynolds and Brown .
Dia Lei McCulloch , 3035 Vessing Road , Pleasant Hill ,
requested the Board to consider the height of the buildings in rela-
tion to the proximity to Buchanan Field Airport . She also voiced
her opposition to the proposed develpment .
Ed Dimmick , representing Citizens for Better Walnut Creek ,
1251 Sheppard Court , ' Walnut Creek , spoke in opposition to the pro-
posed project . He referred to traffic congestion and gridlock and
the impact this could have on emergency vehicles responding to calls .
Russell S. Greenlaw, representing United Professional
Firefighters , Local 1230 , 112 Blueridge Drive , Martinez 94553,
advised that he was not opposed to the project per se , but expressed
concerns relative to fire safety.
Jon Reynolds , the Developer , 1200 Concord Avenue , Concord ,
described the project in terms of design aesthetics , function , den-
sity , and fire safety . He advised that the project has incorporated
within the development plan the elements of transportation system
management as well as child care . He requested the Board to approve
the Development Agreement .
All persons desiring to speak having been heard , IT IS BY
THE BOARD ORDERED that the hearing on the proposed development
agreement is CLOSED .
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board .
Supervisor McPeak spoke on the issue of response time in
dealing with emergencies at the airport and the need for a plan to
handle emergencies . She proposed securing a commitment from the
fire chiefs and fire commissioners as to the use of money (acquired
from the possessory interest split) to be dedicated to the develop-
ment of a plan for responding to emergencies at the Airport .
Supervisor McPeak requested the Public Works Director to report on
December 3, 1985 , on a proposed emergency response plan for the
Airport .
Board members reviewed the testimony and were in agreement
that there were several areas of concern in which more information
is desired prior to making a decision .
Therefore , IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that decision on the
request of Reynolds and Brown is DEFERRED to November 5, 1985 , and
that the Public Works Director is REQUESTED to report on the issues
of the program plan for the development , traffic and transportation ,
fire safety, child care , General Plan for the area , and air quality
in the vicinity of Solano Avenue and Concord Avenue .
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board .
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ATTESTED: /71 - _
PHIL BA i CMELOR, Clerk e, the Board
cc: Public Works Director of SuPeralsors and County Administrator
Director of Community Development
Aud.itor-Controller , De;�cCy
County Administrator
County Counsel
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