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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11191985 - T.4 T.4 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on November 19, 1985 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Schroder, McPeak, and Fanden NOES: Supervisor Torlakson ABSENT: Supervisor Powers ABSTAIN: None -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBJECT: Appeal of Donald J. Kalgaard & Alita C. Fisher from the Board of Appeals approval with conditions of the applica- tion filed by John Bessolo for LUP 2079-85 to establish a 24-unit apartment complex in the Rodeo area. This being the time for hearing the appeal of Donald J. Kalgaard & Alita C. Fisher from the Board of Appeals approval, with conditions, of the application filed by John Bessolo for LUP 2079-85 to establish a 24-unit apartment complex in the Rodeo area; and Harvey Bragdon, Assistant Director of Community Development, reviewed the proposed project and advised that the pro- posed 24-unit apartment complex would be a renovation of the pro- perty known as the Kronick Hotel in the downtown Rodeo area, and further advised that it had been approved, with conditions, by the Zoning Administrator, appealed by Mr. Kalgaard and Ms. Fisher, the appeal denied and the approval upheld by the Contra Costa County Planning Commission sitting as the Board of Appeals. The Chairwoman declared the hearing opened and the following persons appeared and commented: 1 . Janet M. Hamley, 7 Avon Court, Danville, advised that she is the design engineer who did the design for the office building adjacent to the proposed project, and advised that in her opinion the project was not in conformance with the 1984 general plan. 2. Alita C. Fisher, 363 Virginia Street, Crockett, owner of Mermaid Pool-Patio & Spa Center, 355 Parker Avenue, Rodeo, opposed Mr. Bessolo' s proposed project, commenting that it would have an adverse effect on her business which adjoins the proposed project, that it does not comply with the general plan, and would be a detriment to the County, and urged the Board to grant the subject appeal. 3. Edwin A. Miller, P. 0. 475, Rodeo, President of the Site Council of the Nutrition Project for the Elderly in Rodeo, favored the project as an improvement in the area. 4 . Britt Habegger, 266 Grand Avenue, Oakland, attorney for appellants, commented that the proposed project deviates from the Rodeo General Plan and would negatively affect Ms. Fisher' s business and recommended that the Board grant the subject appeal. 5 . Robert Johanson, 520 Second Street, Rodeo, attorney for John Bessolo, applicant, commented that Rodeo needs more development and urged the Board to deny the appeal, noting that the Rodeo Chamber of Commerce also favors the development. 6 . Carl Bennett, 13 Pacific Avenue, Rodeo, advised that he favors the project and urged approval thereof. 7 . Miles Berger, 14 Raccoon Lane, Tiburon, architect for the project, explained the benefits of the project and urged denial of the appeal . 1 8 . Barbara Kirk, 160 Parker, Rodeo, advised that she believes it would be in the best interest of Rodeo to have Mr. Bessolo' s project approved. 9 . Karen Werth Crow, 842 Hawthorne Drive, Rodeo, owner of a business one half block away, commented on the need to do something with the Kronick Hotel building for the good of the community. 10. John Bessolo, 849 Spruce Court, Rodeo, owner of the Kronick Hotel and applicant for LUP 2079-85, explained his pro- posed project and urged denial of the subject appeal. 11. Alan Mower, 810 Hawthorne Drive, Rodeo, commented on a previous abatement hearing by this Board relating to the subject building, and who urged denial of the subject appeal. 12. Steve Palmer, 1019 Seascape Circle, Rodeo, repre- senting the Rodeo Chamber of Commerce and the John Swett School Board, stated that the Chamber favors renovation of the building in question, and that the school board also wishes to see the building changed. Mr. Palmer further commented that, as a member of the General Plan Review Committe, it was his understanding that the pur- pose of the general plan was to promote growth, development, rehabi- litation and betterment of the community within the broad parameters of the general plan. 13 . Kim Whitlock, 136 John, #4, Rodeo, commented on the need for rental units in Rodeo and the need for renovation of the building in question. 14. Judy Voorhies, 315 Jackson Street, Crockett, urged the Board to allow Mr. Bessolo to rennovate the Kronick Hotel Building. No one else having desired to speak, Chairwoman Fanden closed the public hearing and commented on the history of the Kronick Hotel Building, the previous abatement procedure, and the various plans that had been proposed for rennovation, including those of the Kalgaards. Chairwoman Fanden commented that the project proposed under LUP 2079-85 to establish a 24-unit apartment complex would not create a nuisance for the Rodeo area, that it would not adversely affect the policies and goals set by the General Plan Review Committee and would not be a detriment to the health, safety nor welfare of the County. She commented that Rodeo needs a shot in the arm and the best way to do that is by an influx of people in the downtown area, that downtown Rodeo needs sprucing up, and for all those reasons, she would move for the denial of the subject appeal. Supervisor Torlakson expressed concern regarding the actual text of the general plan with respect to mixing shelter with retail and commercial activities, and since the zoning is retail for one of the parcels, it seems too dense for the general plan, and that he had concerns relating to traffic and parking and therefore could not support the motion to deny. ,Chairwoman Fanden responded to Supervisor Torlakson' s concerns and suggested that the Board must look at this from the view of what is good for the community. Mr. Bragdon advised that the general plan does provide that residential development in and around the commercial core would be acceptable and that it would bring vitality and life to the area. He stated that at both the zoning administrator and planning commission meetings a lot of testimony indicated that there is no demand for commercial space and that the proposed density should be the beginning of the core area in Rodeo. Supervisor McPeak ascertained from staff that were no further requirements for variances and that the proposal met the set- t back requirements without variances and that the general plan pro- vided for residental development, and thereupon seconded Chairwoman Fanden' s motion to deny. IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the appeal of Donald J. Kalgaard and Alita C. Fisher is DENIED. I hereby certify that this is a truo and correct copy Of an action taken and cratered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisars on the data shown. ATTESTED: q CC: John Bessolo PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of ha poard Donald Kalgaard of Supervisors and County Administrator Alita Fisher r Robert H. Johanson Britt Habegger By YDeputy Rodeo Chamber of Commerce Rodeo Citizens Association Community Development County Counsel 3