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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/1993, 5 - EMERSON SCHOOL PROPERTY MARKETING PLAN IIIIIAIyllll�lllllllll II MEETING DATE: city of San Lays OBISpo NMI A COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER: FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer William C. Statler, Director of Finance PREPARED BY: Linda Asprion, Revenue Manager David Elliott, Administrative Analyst Whitney McIlvaine, Associate Planner SUBJECT: EMERSON SCHOOL PROPERTY MARKETING PLAN CAO RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Defer the sale of the Emerson School property ■ Confirm the previous decision to demolish the two classroom buildings on the property ■ Direct staff to work with a landscape architect and develop appropriate interim uses for the property ■ Defer rezoning the property REPORT IN BRIEF In June 1993 the Council directed staff to split the Emerson School parcel, demolish the existing buildings, rezone and sell the east 60 percent, and use the proceeds to help finance construction of the new headquarters fire station at Broad and Santa Barbara Streets. For several reasons (described more fully later in this report), the City will not have to sell this property immediately to pay for the new headquarters fire station. Because of the significant decline in real estate values, staff recommends not selling the property at this time but holding it for a few years to avoid a substantial capital loss and to determine if this site should serve the City's future long term facilities needs. Staff further recommends develop- ing a productive interim use for the property after demolishing the classroom buildings. And, finally, staff recommends that the property not be rezoned before determining its ultimate best use. DISCUSSION Background In November 1990 the City entered into a purchase agreement to buy the Emerson School property for development of a new headquarters fire station and recreation administration offices. In October 1992, escrow closed and title passed to the City. In February 1993 the Council authorized negotiations to buy a better site at Broad and Santa Barbara Streets owned by Southern California Gas Company. In June 1993 the Council approved purchase of the, gas company property and eliminated the recreation administration offices portion of the project. ��������H��uIIIIIIIII►I�' lllllll City of San LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Originally, plans for financing construction on the gas company site depended on proceeds from the sale of the Emerson School property. For this reason, the Council directed staff to preserve the west 40 percent of the Emerson School parcel as open space, rezone the east 60 percent from Public Facilities (PF) to Medium-high-density Residential (R-3), demolish the buildings, and offer the east 60 percent for sale. In August 1993 staff advertised for bids on a demolition contract. After bids were opened, protests from bidders indicated that the specifications needed further clarifica- tion about certifications required for asbestos removal. At its meeting on October 5, 1993, the Council rejected all bids and authorized readvertisement. New bids on a revised demolition contract will be opened on November 10, 1993, and a bid summary will be available at the Council meeting. Since the Council's decision to sell the property, circumstances have changed. Real estate values have continued to decline. Also, for the following three reasons, the City will not have to sell the property immediately to pay for the new fire station. ■ Cash payments for construction will not begin for at least two years. ■ The Fire Department is confident that it can obtain grants to pay for a portion of the new station. ■ Unanticipated one-time revenues will be available in 1993/94 because of two actions: 1) State legislation channeled $195,500 to the City by extending the 1/2 cent sales tax for public safety purposes and transferring money from a state transportation planning and development fund, and 2) the City took advantage of a change in the method of allocating property taxes (Teeter Plan) and realized a one-time increase in property tax revenue amounting to $543,000. ■ Based on preliminary unaudited financial statements, it appears that General Fund balances at the end of 1992-93 will be higher than initially projected. At this time, overall General Fund revenues appear to be on target with 1993-95 Financial Plan Projections, with operating expenditures less than budgeted by about 5%. However, final balances will not be available until the audit is completed, which is scheduled for sometime in December of 1993. Because of this situation, the Council should reconsider the following questions about the Emerson School property: 1) Should the City sell now or hold the property? 2) Should the City renovate or demolish the existing buildings? 3) What would be an appropriate interim use for the property? 4) Should the rezoning proceed? Site Data The 3.02 acre site covers the block bounded by Nipomo, Pismo, Beach, and Pacific Streets. The site is on the edge of the downtown. A turf playfield and paved ballcourts occupy 40 percent of the area on the west side of the property. On the remaining 60 9 11���111 city Of san Lacs OBISPO i COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT percent are two classrooms, a small storage building, landscaping, and a parking area. The floor area of the buildings is about 11,700 square feet. (See the vicinity map included as Attachment A.) Question 1: Should the City Sell Now or Hold the Property? Assuming that the west 40 percent of the site would be preserved as open space, a May 1993 market study estimated that proceeds from the sale of the remaining 60 percent would range from $880,000 to $1,100,000. Arguments for Selling Now ■ The proceeds could pay for additional capital improvement projects or reduce debt financing on existing projects. ■ Investing the proceeds could earn $40,000 to $48,000 in interest per year for the general fund. ■ With the property in private hands, the City could realize additional property tax revenue ranging from $2,000 per year with property undeveloped to $15,000 per year with property developed under R-3 zoning. ■ Holding the property would require ongoing operations and maintenance expens- es, including about $10,000 per year for the grounds and about $15,000 per year for the buildings if they were retained and renovated. ■ If the City held the property, its investment might continue to deteriorate over the short term in the current declining real estate market. ■ If the City held the property and promoted an interim park or recreation use, the surrounding neighborhood could grow accustomed to the open space and expect perpetual recreation uses. Objections from residents in the vicinity might compli- cate future sale and development. Arguments for Holding I ■ The City no longer immediately needs the sale proceeds to build the new head- quarters fire station. ■ Selling the property now would result in a permanent capital loss of $500,000 to $700,000. Although property values might continue to decline in the short term, eventually the market should recover and values should increase, particularly for properties in good locations like the Emerson School site. Because the City can hold the property for the long term, it can wait long enough to eventually realize a gain, instead of a loss, on the sale. ■ The site might serve the City's future long term facilities needs. Within the next two years, the City will complete an assessment of indoor recreation needs prior to revision of the General Plan parks and recreation element. This assessment might identify desirable recreation uses for this site. For example, the City still does not have a permanent site for recreation administration, which will have to move from its current location when the downtown parking expansion program starts. i���iai�N►�IIIIII�Ip l@ISI city of San L.AIS OBIspo IM COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 3taff Kecommenaation Defer the sale of the Emerson School property. By taking this action the City might forgo the use of an extra $70,000 per year, but it would also avoid a substantial capital loss of $500,000 to $700,000. More important, the City would preserve the potential for. either realizing a future gain or using the property for some appropriate municipal purpose. Question 2: Should the City Renovate or Demolish the Existing Buildings? The classroom.buildings were in marginal condition when the City acquired the property from the school district. Then, because the buildings were slated for demolition, building maintenance crews salvaged HVAC systems, electrical equipment, plumbing apparatus, . and other fixtures for use in other City buildings. Also, as these buildings have sat vacant, vandals have further damaged windows, carpeting, wall finishes, and door hardware. Consequently, the classroom buildings are now in deteriorated, uninhabitable condition - a situation which would not have been a problem under previous plans to build a fire station on this site. (See the notes on the site visit included as Attachment B.) Argument for Renovation ■ If the City held the property for at least five years, there might be potential for rental income through renovating and leasing out the existing buildings. From 1983 to 1992, the school district leased out the buildings in marginal condition at 60 cents per square foot triple net with no vacancies over the entire period. Minimum improvements to make the buildings leasable would cost roughly $410,000. Rent at 70 cents per square foot per month would bring in a net $83,000 each year, after covering repair and maintenance costs. This net rental income would recoup the renovation cost in about five years, after which the City could realize about $83,000 per year in additional revenue to the general fund. Arguments for Demolition ■ In their current condition, the classroom buildings are potentially hazardous and might constitute an attractive nuisance. If a trespasser were injured, the City might incur the costs of defending against a lawsuit and paying monetary damages. ■ It would take $410,000 to $590,000 to renovate the buildings for use by City pro- grams or by lessees. By contrast, demolition would cost the City only a net $40,000. The total estimated demolition cost is about $90,000 (including $55,000 for asbestos abatement and $35,000 for general demolition). When the City bought the property, the school district placed $50,000 of the proceeds into escrow to pay for any future environmental cleanup, including asbestos abatement. As a result, the net cost of demolition to the City would be an estimated $40,000 — $90,000 minus the $50,000 in escrow. ■ Assuming the buildings would be renovated and occupied if they were not demol- ished, ongoing operating and maintenance expenses would amount to an estimat- ed $15,000 per year. ���n��i��iIIVIIIIIIUIpi'���IIUIII city of San JS OBISp0 ONGs COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ■ There is no current demand for facilities to house existing City programs. Represen- tatives of one potential occupant, Recreation Department, have stated that even with extensive renovation the buildings would be unsuitable for either offices or recreation programs. Staff Recommendation Confirm the previous decision to demolish the two classroom buildings immediately but save the small storage building for grounds maintenance storage. The only justification for keeping and renovating the classroom buildings is potential rental revenue, but realizing the benefits of that income would require a more stable rental market and longer than prudent commitment of the property. By demolishing the classroom buildings for a relatively small expense, the City could eliminate a hazardous eyesore and clear the way for some productive interim use of the property. Question 3: What would be an appropriate interim use for the property? ` If the City held the east 60 percent of the property for several years and demolished the classroom buildings, there would be an opportunity to develop productive short term uses for this portion of the site. Possibilities include: ■ Paving about one third of the area and installing apparatus for temporary game courts. In conjunction with a street resurfacing project, these improvements would cost about $15,000 to $30,000. ■ Planting additional turf for passive recreation use over the entire site but not installing irrigation because of the interim use. This work would cost about $20,000. ■ Making the site available for public gardens to demonstrate concepts like drought- tolerant landscaping, composting, and organic gardening. ■ Providing parking for activities at the Jack House. With little on-site parking available, guests at Jack House activities must park on the street up to three blocks away and worry about time limits on parking meters. The Emerson School property is just one block away from the Jack House and could offer convenient guest parking. Staff Recommendation Direct staff to work with a landscape architect and propose appropriate interim uses for future Council consideration. Money to develop an interim use would come from the parkland development fund, if appropriate. Question 4: Should the rezoning proceed? The entire property is now zoned Public Facility (PF). When the Council directed staff to ready the east 60 percent of the site for sale, it also initiated a rezoning from PF to Medium- high-density Residential (R-3). For consistency, this rezoning would require a General Plan amendment changing the land use designation from Public/Semipublic to Medium-high- '1141111111$11111 uICity Of San IS OBISPO muffiftwMA COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT density Residential. This amendment has been scheduled for Council review at its meeting on December 7, 1993. On October 27, the Planning Commission reviewed the direction to sell part of the site with R-3 zoning and found the proposed R-3 zoning to be appropriate. (See the notice of Planning Commission action included as Attachment C.) There are two other options to consider: ■ Retaining the PF zoning. This option would make sense if the Council elected to hold the property and maintain either an interim park use or.a future permanent public use, such as recreation facilities. ■ Rezoning the east 60 percent to Medium-high-density Residential with a mixed use overlay (R-3-MU). Previous nonresidential use of the classrooms indicates that a mixture of housing with office and neighborhood commercial uses would be compati- ble with the surrounding neighborhood. This option would probably maximize sale revenue. (See the letter from Dennis E. Greene included as Attachment D.) 0 Staff Recommendation Retain the PF zoning for as long as the City holds the property. If the Council decides to sell the property now or in the future, it should initiate a General Plan amendment and rezoning to allow a mix of residential and commercial uses. Unsolicited Purchase Proposals Over the last two months, the City has received unsolicited purchase proposals from Rob Rossi (representing Rossi Enterprises), Michael Morris (representing the Catholic Church's Diocese of Monterey) and Barry Williams (representing a Cal Poly design group and the Housing Authority). If the Council opts to sell the property immediately, staff recommends offering the property through competitive sealed bids and awarding the sale to the highest bidder rather than reviewing individual proposals which could not be easily compared. Full sale procedures are outlined in Attachment E. CONCURRENCES The following departments and divisions concur with the findings and recommendations of this report: Fire Department Police Department Recreation Department Community Development Department - Building and Safety Division Public Works Department - Building Maintenance Division Staff discussed the disposition of the Emerson School property with three local real estate consultants and with property managers from the cities of Monterey and Los Angeles. All ���������IIVIIIIIIUIh�Nu��IIUIII City Of San 1S OBISPO MftZe COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT advised deferring sale of the property until the real estate market improved. After viewing the site, the local consultants all recommended demolishing the classroom buildings. FISCAL IMPACT Costs of the four staff recommendations would be: Ongoine One-time Deferring the sale existing turf maintenance $5,000 Confirming the direction to demolish buildings classroom building demolition (net) $40,000 Directing staff to propose an interim property use conceptual design 2,000 construction (maximum) 30,000 additional grounds maintenance 5,000 Deferring the rezoning 0 0 Totals $10,000 $72,000 This table emphasizes that avoiding a $500,000 to $700,000 capital loss, eliminating obvious liability, and putting the property to some productive interim use would entail up to $72,000 in one-time capital costs and about $10,000 in annual operations and maintenance costs. The one-time costs would be paid from the parkland development fund, which will have a projected fund balance of $300,300 at the end of 1994/95. ALTERNATIVES All of the recommendations of this report are based on the first recommendation to defer sale of the property. If the Council decides instead to proceed with an immediate sale, staff recommends: ■ selling the property by competitive sealed bids according to the procedures and schedule shown in Attachment E ■ rezoning the property from PF to R-3-MU ATTACHMENTS , A. Vicinity Map B. Notes on Emerson School Site Visit C. Notice of Planning Commission Action D. Letter from Dennis E. Greene E. Schedule and Procedure for Immediate Sale GAWP67\EMERSONG ATTACHMENT A N. n 41t \ . ::::::: c::::. / i.::::•:... ... i 9 t' A r. 1 .V on of t site e ...............::::::: :ieeei: ?eeEirE? •'2 ?Si ' ... \ 10, 1 •\ VICINITY MAP 1341 NIPOMO STREET NORTH GP/R 100-93 REZONING FROM PF-H TO R-3-H A �8 ATTACHMENT B Notes on Emerson School Site Visit Monday, October 18, 1993 Participants: Tom Baasch, Chief Building Official Whitney Mcllvaine, Associate Planner Dave Smith, Building Maintenance Supervisor Recommendation: Demolish the classrooms but keep the storage building if usable for on-site storage of maintenance supplies or recreation equipment. Property Condition: The following comments list the improvements required to bring the buildings up to building code standards and to make the buildings habitable for occupancy: ■ Replace the roof. The structure shows signs of rot and decay. ■ Replace windows. Windows near doors should be replaced with safety glass. Broken panes need replacement. Existing windows need caulking. Existing windows are not secure from forced entrance. ■ Install a new HVAC system. ■ Improve the electrical systems. The existing service entrance is a 400-amp panel, which is very outdated and should probably be replaced. New fixtures and possibly repairs or extensions of branch wiring may be neces- sary. ■ Improve the plumbing systems. New water-conserving fixtures would be required. Toilet rooms would require remodeling to meet ADA standards. ■ Install accessibility improvements to meet ADA standards. ■ Install fire sprinklers. There are no fire sprinklers now. Hydrant and water main improvements might be necessary. ■ Repair probable termite damage. ■ Install interior cosmetic improvements -- painting, carpeting, partition removal, etc. Additional Comments: ■ The building appears to be seismically safe. ■ Existing site planning is somewhat inefficient with much courtyard area and substantial setbacks. 5-9 ATTACHMENT C cityO scm 1WIS OBISfP A=• � 990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 934038100 November 3, 1993 Chief Bob Neumann City Fire Department 748 Pismo San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Subject: General.Plan Amendment/Rezoning GP/R 100-93 1341 Nipomo Street Dear Bob: The Planning Commission, at its meeting of October 27, 1993, modified the mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact and recommended to the City Council that the proposal to amend the General Plan land use map and to rezone a portion of the site from Public Facilities (PF) to Medium-high Density Residential (R-3) be approved with the historic overlay "H" to remain. The commission also determined that the proposed sale of property at 1341 Nipomo Street is consistent with the General Plan, based on the finding that the site is not necessary for development of public facilities. The action of the Planning Commission is a recommendation to the City Council and, therefore, is not final. This matter has been tentatively scheduled for a public hearing before the City Council on December 7, 1993. This date, however, should be verified with the City Clerk's office. Further discussion of the future use of the Emerson School site yielded the following Planning Commission comments for Council consideration: 1. Mixed-use may be appropriate for the school site. 2. An affordable housing project may be appropriate for this site. 3. If the eastern 60% of the property is sold, a portion of the proceeds should be used to enhance the remaining park area. 4. If part of the property is rezoned to allow residential and/or commercial uses, architectural review of future development should ensure adequate buffering between zones and uses. If you have any questions, please contact Whitney McIlvaine at 781-7175. Sincerely, Ro d Whise nd Development Review Manager Attacht: Resolution No. 5126-93 / The Oty of San Luis Obispo is committed rn include the disabled in all of its services. programs and activities l� Te' : •,mun,ca:•ons Oenca for the Dear (9051 781.7110 `/J� ATTACHMENT D `Dennis 8. Greene,,, Inc. (805)238-6776 Post Office Box 2460 Paso Robles, CA 93447 October 19, 1993 Ms. Linda Asprion Revenue Manager City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,CA 93403-8100 RE: Your Letter of October 19, 1993 Concerning "Emerson School Site" Dear Ms. Asprion: This letter is in reply to your questions which I restate. I offer my replies and suggestions and hope they will be of some value. Market Study performed in May 1993 assumed zoning for property would be R3. Generally,how would a mixed use zoning of R3 /Office or Office JCommercial impact the value of the property? A mixed use zoning is generally more flexible to the eventual owner- developer in developing a finished product. Such zoning is found in the City of Paso Robles for example,they have an R-3-0 category. I did not see this type of mixed use zoning in the City of San Luis Obispo based upon a cursory survey. Office zoning is a good transition zoning from commercial use to residential uses. Office and multi-family zonings are often adjacent. It is important that the zoning and eventual use(s) of the Emerson School Site are harmonious with the surrounding community. In the May report you received value estimates based upon the R-3 zoning. In my opinion a mixed zoning will typically enhance property values. Based upon the ct:rrent market do you think the City should sell the property. immediately? If no. best guess or market indications on when property values will "turn-around." Of paramount importance to the value of a property is the economic setting at that point in time. Any appraisal is made at a point in time and a few months later, the original market estimate may be invalid. California is in a recession of unparalleled magnitude since the Great Depression. Demand and market stability today is very uncertain. Rezoning Emerson School Property to R-3 or O will not automatically confer salability. Absorption time for a specific property is at best an educated guess. My impression of today's real estate market is a buyers market wherein,sellers have diverged into two sub markets. Those who are motivated to sell within one year or less and are willing to drop prices to attract a buyer and those who can wait and are holding their asking RESIDENTIAL • RURAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • APPRAISALS `Dennis E. Greene..,, Inc. (805)238.8776 - Post Office Box 2460 Paso Robles, CA 93447 prices. The latter in my opinion can expect to have a marketing time over one year up to three years, especially for unique properties or properties over one. million in price and /or are speculative-development type properties. If you are interested in selling the Emerson School Property within one year, you will be selling at discount in my opinion. Since you asked about selling immediately,I advocate holding the property for at least three to five years as a long term investment. In my opinion (I've been wrong before), it will take at least 5 years to produce a healthy market. Conditions leading to today's market have been slowly developing over many years and a quick fix is very unlikely. If City retains property should buildings be rehabilitated or demolished? If you hold the subject property you risk real estate values going even lower. Another risk is someone being attracted to the empty buildings (transients or children) and being hurt or setting a fire. The current buildings eventually will have to be demolished in order to transform the property to its highest and best use under the R-3 or O zoning. If you do not demolish, the buyer will generally negotiate a lower price to offset this added expense. I would demolish the buildings unless the City has areal need or a game plan for interim use. In another three to five years the City may be very happy to own this site due to some unforeseen need. Real estate in the long nun will come back in value and become expensive especially for a good location. I am bullish on the City of San Luis Obispo. Historically,City property values have shown more appreciation than comparable sites within the County. Sincerely, Dennis E. Greene,MAI,CCIM RESIDENTIAL • RURAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • APPRAISALS ATTACHMENT E Schedule and Procedure for Immediate Sale 12/3/93 The Community Development Director approves the lot combination and lot line adjustment to preserve the west 40 percent of the parcel as open space. 12/7/93 The Council passes to print an ordinance changing the General Plan land use designation for the surplus property from Public/Semipublic to Medium-high-density Residential. 12/21/93 The Council gives final passage to the ordinance changing the land use designation. 12/21/93 The Council adopts a resolution declaring the east 60 percent of the parcel surplus. 1/4/94 The Council passes to print an ordinance rezoning the surplus property from PF to R-3-MU. 1/5/93 Staff offers the surplus property to the Housing Authority and to County, Regional and State agencies as required by state law. 1/17/93 An appraiser completes a current appraisal of the surplus property under the revised zoning. 1/18/94 The Council gives final passage to the rezoning ordinance. 1/19/94 The City Clerk receives any offers tendered from the Housing Authori- ty and government agencies. 1/19/94 If any offers from the Housing Authority or government agencies are higher than the appraised value, staff prepares an agenda report for the Council to award the sale based on the best offer. 1/20/93 The ordinance changing the land use designation takes effect. 1/22/94 If offers from the Housing Authority or government agencies are lower than the appraised value, the City Clerk advertises for sealed competi- tive bids on the surplus property. 2/17/94 The rezoning ordinance takes effect. 2/18/94 The City Clerk receives bids. 2/23/94 Staff completes its analysis of the bids submitted. 3/15/94 The City Attorney completes preparation of sale documents. 3/24/94 Staff submits an agenda report recommending award of sale to the highest bidder. 4/5/94 The Council awards the sale. 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GIAr t M :E fiUl'O R AiN D'U'NI err y� FTH it D FIRECMIEFt A �•s o �W_EY O PW OIR W' TO: cauana o E C J ` � Council Colleag_-dt sYYF„ it 6 1 due nuc 6 ' - �'REc D�l r z ti o_ LE D Flue °o urn aA , FROM: r Penny Rappa _FILE- D PEASDtR It SUBJECT: ��EMERSON SCHOOL: ° S h µ` Z,. ' h. b. !1 r cn ' AOFPfl4llt• IJ; r�.y n, I •�yi I . I''would,'.Ilke to encourage the Council to defer the sale of the Emerson School prop_,erty at this time it;would also like to suggest further evaluation of a use/user not Identified staff. Attached'toathis memo is an excerpt#rom the Cit' _Facilities Master Plan adopted in October 1988°,I believe there Is poiential'for Recreation Adrriihistratlon to function very, Well in one wing ofrthe:finerson School buildings: The rooms are large and.easily dnnded in separate areas for various.functions: 'The remaining wing could, either be rented orj �a { demolished) .rlhert. esbe"stos, like -floor tiles, can.Tremain and be covered ,reducing rehabil'Itatlon costs=� 'Parking could be arranged to meet the needs of the`various rusers14- , N� There may even bean opportunity for program expansion on the remaining property ry The currenIt tiRecreation Administration office located at 860 Pacifc`Streef should tie eas er, to rent4hd produce,A higher value per square foot: This would help toit .offset any*lossr Of revenue from Emerson Sch0ol..'.j4 ;•,. v �; ; ' w"4': ,` w r, 1.1 would.encourageall`of you to vM—,,both sites° l'm not quite sure how,the Recreation} r. personnel do'tas well; as they .do given the conditions gf their work envlronrnent hL _m r suppose we all-see things differently, but the school buildings tlon';t appea"r to me to�have. • .. = used yp all of.thelr°Ilfe,expectancy p b 'y ,� p R, •t„1 t f ," '� I,1 c rig Lastly, one suggested use would aceommodate parking for Jack House patrons There r is a logon Hlgue�a Street,with'the rear property line connecting,to Jack.House property 15 This property'could be rented and used for additional parking during the week, and Jaek'# House parking on the weekends. ;I believe we discussed this earlier this year_ Many 1 communities ee that surface parking lots fiave dual results more parking for the public arld improved `aesthetic valued to ar empty run down loty. tr," ` L IIID rb`t JI 1 Ll 1 'I. ~ ctS!-°t°t'r" ,i i a�,,IM1` �'T ^ c '{t r •�'J'rlY A .� h �. G,,i PR:ss ' 4 iF 7iK til K� ,Sw °v) c 9 hr t�`r kl xex4 P nT y t r4Ut 41 m {, , ♦` i�.,, L Vy 'ar{ r` I� ri° rai � � Ali+£ G, ,, c t-Trr-•. tiy 1 'y.- Attachment: 9 r llV I y Attachment: ' •,, y, :. u c4 Yr, ur rpr Exoerpts�from SLO City Facilities Master- Flan, 1988-;120,10 Overview& Options W , y"' p 'I it 1 r'Ca 1'�f k•c'.h'�a.+n! ' f fj. r ray r kr 3 15 � i, v� °N'•aa 9y '+�'Fail,�, V�v'7rT r" Fdniti' �,111SjPn,Y i - Nr r '• rdt.W. ✓t' ' 4 �I 1 14 Y,l .• V N I %f 11.'V YI 411u 5t � ' 1•. 1_('J vi��',t dl � 6 V•. 1 � 7 ,l..l 1 S,. • Cu C' t ] Y � San. Lues Obispo City Facilities � Master- Plan r r � 1988_ to 201 ' OVERVIEW & OPTIONS r 140 - :4], -, v] lr i t']• � R p � dR ��:r 1! 0 I I F U, 4 � n , • to�r tlT t �"�1'�L � .fur U.1� � .1, �. a`�ri]✓ --w }, 860 PACIFIC (RECREATI'0N����� FFICE) �'S t,� m I: R ; Yr��f t F ,". IFh .Y• ' r� Y�� i! ' ISSUES s' 1 The :Recreation Department administration office is located -:N �.. downtown m an old converted�house on Pacific Street. Although the`Department has adapted•well tolth"e'space,;the con 1] f -aonis crowded and inefficient To improve the efiiclency and accommodate immediate growth at-this location,substantial . f - remodeling and construction of`an;addition will be.required` i The facility experiences a Iarge volume of:traffic`composed'of public participants in.recreation•programs;temporary employees and volunteer wo_r-kers..'This activity and related automobile�traf- i 1 fic suggests that the Recreation offices would be best•located4,aft. from .the general city administrative functions;easily acre"ssilile v and near ample public parking: f Continued use of this facility is inconsistent wilt" established . policies relating to productive woik environments; energy effi dent buildings and positive image for the city a = v - T1ie foIlowing material examines alternatives for meeting4faclhty,, a needs to the year 2010 s, G r% ir � '_Py � L 4 µ11 J ^` ].y 1. )f.4., n y..5 ••, ' n"� ti. °i pf,L l ff � i ,- � :. ^l."b: � ]t k-• 1 'i. x5 n ...��-. . ' 4 '^:iu�A� ]rA-•�6 � IW �f r�, II! I ,r',. ^"?'79rti' ' 1t* �".•t� ' - - '� �. _ • x•. .� t+'u ter , L _ �' ., �.-al ie �`� Ira- ^ �r�J *t a �',• Ff ,. e. fI r 4 + K ,t i+ ,{ ] f Ir_,' T ° 1ojt 4, wNt°r tri r`v ]I• n J i „' x fC1 �' ' ^ `..iC t ii u, a.'fr'' � '3y 1 ]d `m;�'".>SM�,,i••�t t'-rv.;en 5•, � .• ^" r'•',r qr 5 pp :}] '' IY rk 6>N /w.`L. n. - , >♦ _'n i� r4 .. Y•r t^rti ]. � 2' ...e^� '_ 'V rf:;F n � � � ' cF ttd L �f, tl t� ,n rN: f .. - � .�. . .::.!1LN 9�. -'?moi• 9,f-��. sN s'I�M`rx+.- �.:�"ti. ^r,'�- v�''',N•`�,'�'l ro-1 ,�r�r.�oq. _ ., I ( �L it, 1 � H J , l 11 OPTIONS' -- --'4 n- n � As t Pit ~ ..4�' '�. 4 g i Description Advantages I Disadvantages I Est. Cost* }:F{.�3k-;...: .�j.i.nn.{rvxg2.,.atj..dk�ti+Y::'. ;t,:. •;:.:o-�;t{.{;,o-,:a,n.};��:}:/ • Expand Santa Rosa St y;:i°�14cafes.Wrii;j ustr: tloi;3= n> • Requires acquisition of b'S;,�F}:}.::' .,4f.f;3..,., ..:Y.;:e.,W; O}.:Sen:: :i%„V:n'!�v yk;............... <.}; :.},: .I( �:u>Y{�<::�> nt r t Recreation Center to :an;;>actY centeC.:t .. adjacent property o IV' `.'s%: .w :: :',/f:': , I ffiinco'rpmorate admin- v :.:+ro-;:{''.3sFG'.:,n;.'v$�,kyi'• ... i..fi{i'iy,;'.^;,�o-'w..,»:.Nws}:`G"u.''n>vf:' provide adequate ' ;\:.0Istrative offices. parking. .} •Y4S::::;Ro S`:t;:: }F.u°ri F ;w f :..�s �a, • Existing building may notP rovide for optimal ':`.�:`n;::'}:; ..x:..;'A..w:;'}i.,��.<;?s`.%};:V;{.';�,:t;<: ':u3i:.:;+:}:vr•;Fit'�2k!{: :if:yi.�x'L:r,; }r::;u,: #k: : expansion ;'t.%:�.',i..:iw:•;:•�:t}:'r;:•n:::. 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F:;::.,+.-, :✓S.w...,F.,.::..55...,..,.:., +A.?u.,;Fx.ni'. ;}:,::,x..3 ,..::.tt:%ix:}:.Fee,e::.:.,i^:: : ....ty" ':"' "tPY", %Fd};„°'°• °:y,..e..y...f :;a}:i;n`... ...c."' i':i:}fi'<"o:�.:n;,,.:::::::.::: .......... }.:'�}` .'i}»k, .»e �o-w:.: .:.`3.j{: »,H:.;�:.,mw;y..:�;a.vw,r,;.t;u,:o-:u..' }x.'.nx;..3.�+�':,.. o:.' a vii+ • Continue at existing Io- :s{>i csrteset[nistratletr :; . • Requires interim ;'; k,w}.,r.F:::. moi'{r' •}}`r„ k:,.•;, U5.;.;,.. ,.: ?! x<:} relocation. cation temporarily. .WATX ac#lv?f erste::}, •' 'j�,}-!:.:n2`:k:::ii';.;y'iD:::::;.:;:?i3:;'^::£TRf:::v'.R'9,`.t:i�ic'�+7<£ • Provide interim locations::::I3:oes::�pt1�..].(:�d:;ciie <., • Temporarily impacts 'Y^ts d;:' .Y.' , <. ayro;....o-:v':n;:ii'•t;�}ss°,,.:: K' .r,,A . .i6:t;t}• to¢'¢d'P'.h"' :'i,h <.%::.FiT:ynn:: F rfabirrt ` ,< leases space available ; „: .: at Chorro St Parking �$a e„ ,n,}. `:r�� i>. pa iFk..y,M2}ox:tSit.;Fb:^.j/3.)?� �t:�ifeu.{3:}ai ','.•`�:; 955 Morro as ! .iPtpva<:Bc;C :[lial;: t�ct.e. at Chorro St parking vywa,y}x;V nn �:}:,;,w.o-.y,w.+'.X.:,y:;r f�: w.w.. :..S f?:v:Y.:c;r.::. ::.i•.:};;q :e.,tii};;C. }, 9 space becomes avalable. ; u<: dtip!?'q>> ' + structure. k. ��,!'....;f:'',. . ° y,,:ro;:•;t.fi:k ,.9,rw: ',. : <: :gzi: .y?4nx.;. 'r:{;.; ; • Plan forermanent lova- P tion at future recreation ..:.,,#>i>;..;«ayx . } *�",{�;+.:X«ry%:}O•'.�,„:aF::o-!::;a4k. ;'.::.{.�:.:.:.t;v facility. : a."}`Z.( J:+;'::^':.'. a;<::<<F=o}';,:f'%”xw k.'+.}'!:ir,�.�}GnG<t:.xFkFk:•,u;.;,�:':!}ek;;;fi�'k}r.tri#{;y`;S;.Yi.:. i �; +�. on:: 7i'�'nHo-.}}Li{';�•` o- q,� .t}n_n. 'v't }:';n:.. ' .:aLo-y'»$^ .t ,y:+ue ;:i;w{o-:•6 < <}#y}e'i.y:, ; }:Yti,i:�..,.sKk:9};t}i:Frs;:.: I gh ::<:,i r:.'..G �SK°i�'F.};a 4• �.�:.' *Total projected cost including construction&design. Not including land acquisition j •'Contn'butory construction cost of City Hall addition i i CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS OPTION A Maintaining the Recreation Department at its present location will require immediate renovation to mitigate existing deficiencies and building addition to accommodate projected staff growth. Continued use of this facility is inconsistent with city policies and the cost of improving this structure will not prove to be cost effec- tive if other viable options are available. OPTIONS B&C These options examine the viability of relocating the Recreation Department to alternate city-owned facilities that may be avail- able at future dates. Both 955 Morro and the Chorro Street park- j ing structure would be satisfactory locations, and either would be more efficient and consistent with city policies than the existing facility. oFn0N5 64. _ . . OPTIONS/ RECREATION OFFICE (860 PACIFIC) Description Advantages 1--Dit-advant-a es . Est: Cost* .:f::.x;•• — - - _ 4i%i,O��i,Vii.'.':;?S1:>�i+:?�:> riQ • Remain in existing ,., . '.... .:. .. • Will not provide �.�,�,,:�,`r:xY:.;,iia:i::i'/,i::.:;;:i::i:::::;� {6 A"'vx• ax4: :>:<<::>;;<:ai::::>.>:;:<:> < :>::::>: efficiency. ;>t;::v:.,.:. g tact I.N. * optimum •, \fY' <:.'Se'.: ,+e::n,:.:: : < ,,�+:z ;ii:<, acE>t ;:> r€<'> 9 Does not conform to • Renovate to mitigate k� ,€)oe5,...0;.._.,.p. .,,.,aE.l?E,. ..,� „vdu ; ; 2 ; x' major Internal >�:�,,'�r#acil�es>"i l city Policies concern- deficiencies. oncern- xri.$25f3�QOCz�' _ _ J ,Q):M4'..a.. %ii:�i�i+%i ::' ::Y:Y+:<�:i•i�".;^yf:Q) •i. E. ;�riiii} p}^�<F:Y4iY'C::i i:i:JiRii`.`u�.L:iii::'A(:Lxi `+'t'Y{'}:i$,Ai•• .Y:::{�:i:+.i}J.: h:'ry :Y.'i,r y::�:..y tF.y.::.. ..R:rv... deficiencies. ':��, .::,.....,f.:.:;:i. �:��;:i:;>,;.,Y.;:..i;>;.�<i:i> :a.,:. Ing energy efficiency, �(Jxi':;'i'> :.}` W �;''w(N:ii: ,•:;i+`a,.``, '.;;<,R«.,:.;v{i';; }:i},o}:<.;Y. >:,;.�E & �:i< • Provide future expan ion o-.�. positive city image v$ .v v^�"-''. J. ,' �x.t:;itx`iiruf :.:;:,.iu.::: J.,.y,Gv.:i:}'{!� +r`.c.,;<..>^ },:.:::: % h ix . ...:o.v,::>:;;:£::"`Y;:`s?^:kid:o:;:iR'':ii'::{;.':;if to meet 1995 needs ; :;. maximum building SeNiCelifei :i<ii: 'a: {i' 'itrxi;}i3.a.w:i:::i:`.;:;::i;}'<: '�y :,. �,l`::�iu.':�.xin':i;i;.>:<:k:..px}:.,r:�::},:�:2�•;,:.::,,.;ri..:.;� b: `�;Y%'k::'%`L2+;2:c:i::Y:.;;; '�"'.� a i CJJ }> • Residential structure appropriate for existing +ix :r2: function and location. w : - Q. w#ry ':Y:;:i:r:k:i:i;5•'uo-.::::n..::::.:::,:..:::.:.. ....:�:. i;{ra_; :vkk9;f. . .y"i:j;:i$i;v. - • Relocate to rtion of <wr:<, ares:minlinal:;:;:;;°;:<>;:>:; : • May impact space p}�� .,�,.,... Po.. )yar..,+ .„!.'tf" ...v�...,..K future Chorro St parking available for alternative . �uY structure designated administrative func-a Y'QftiL} ;f :iS,;:;::T "'M?�; for c' administrative O'riJ.^:�altfQri'emova�ar;;::v,: ;<.; tions or commercial ,� d4}...:o',^ p ;. Y>Y:... � �I� tii::i'.:::.iii':J:.iii:!�'\{i:f::>f lease• {•{r'?.:ii}v}}i�i}vq':J: use oroommerciai �; [t mat: 'ta ..e, :;i.Yi;i»;::<iv:<i; 1f151i1dXIRiISCII''; �.31tifi1�#]c }:f;>,a lease space. 116, ,.c....,�k:iGY:;.i:)R�3ifi'ii:•:'�'J;<.;::.;;}.i'+fRY",Q. y �,,.; .i Lr..t :•i: Convert existingstructure: - ''i8cC8S5::Tor: i w .{*i$:i:.. 3:tom::::::;Y:::;:.Y:;. .<:x...... ��(pe. ' -' �. "v'iF:iCY:+if: .Q:::(,,.:w,i,'4i:!}:'in�F;i:i. •:.a,j. to public kin ►xptbvttlas:effieret >» ::JrY �c;i:....: ..,a.:.. n 'fv�. >:.::> .»:�i;:;�F� �rcY »,}yfiw.:f. P parking. '+vb'v: ae".T:,a'x..:x iy>Mi ;:::v::: +SJ`}":n' ii`::::iy:�: . $5'LY.ry�F,, e..:1i:::;%:i5 . • Continue at existin ft ' tliesmin1: rr" "`" Facility may not }y�+. ;w'zFvri:i;iY.....>.:.;.....:;:c^:i.>:.:..r.i 2aRJ.r ii..;;Y 1 T>x w::. x' store:: >:':€ ><"; y become available ina ;,< location temporarily. '20.'K2 J3g..Ol < ..i.. .{;.} ii.av:;::f}Y;L';ii•F:;>:gii;:i;;:cir:ifc• :}x:J. r.;;, t .955 Mono t Nt itit3lfY5.::qi:.edminis ra?t time to satisfy need. • Relocate o , ' ! L. :;<• after engineering .'2:ail?cfior ail • Extends use of existing . Q:tt�i• 9 9 y`:riiii;;;x;ki+:.:va}:4::::;c;;::t:;,:::x:;i.. +{�4,;u.. 'i9>2•.`'%:`:-:i�+<::.kv: -_ functions are relocated f�. .�/:roiled :�iiy`>>::> ':> °'a.: sub-standard - N:!:IC.Z}:.. '.�L fS:.i:.,i,)i:iiJ::y.• ,j�f:• Xe}iY f> R4 r expanded easii facilities. «ii: v v%:i to future expa ''Murswi'itsfaci �il+itl>a CittyHall fact' 08mo :. un J ykoy, •:;.s;.>}.,i:.iz:i;;r i:..v ;�z...;' ..i.;:x.>i.i:;;r , rot. ^':aa,�j>'it�>i;�! _';�•- s:;tJiairifa9ns d� v. A �;L�fzixyxza v8iiYio':`i;:.:yE. :"M ':xt..L::.:.oil!£.iz'•.k'r..Ra;.:2.i?+�.}<:D%f •� I ..., •o.i:i5:giiiviYY. :.,;�f: `�.. .;G:;y rr • Continue at:existin ;r,.:.p':�:.tes`n1t9i2..:ihrta['`": • Location may notkX pro- s < j b;i4i.vi'v:'Yi'i>i:r..�iix,•;i;n\ .•3+a?4k*�: f;::;:J:: .irtri;':,: :T•y location tem rani tdRure<>Y:.:�;..i.Y::.:.:.,.T,,.. vide optimal access , r:t:;'i:, :, r-z: S. ,u"2Y:;i,:i:.i;:isk:.i:.i;;::i":?y :c: 'i,V '- - N • Relocate to futureWds::centrafizatiorf<i<.i b public. wp �....R' �:_r�. ..6i ..i}:y.}:St.t•;Si'v::;;:iii;:a' v^?�Cr.. Y P '� r' a Major increase in ce expanded City Hall £ ; failcrtyaclr;�Smisirat�±t <»>. J Pa ,Y;: t?},Cy':if)i:::+..}Yi:i'i/,.::::} FY j4`�:i:i_:;h�S� 5 fact' y. „ :> demand at City Hall. ay. functions +9{»rvr,,�fQ}iui:��y;},vii:.<::.;.;.:.:i:::i:i;'<'q<'�cJi'i':ii�3 Major increase in pub[! w�,;`r::�Re:.nforeesiC:Mlc�nte� 'r • Q: parkin demand at w: x•"Ta:', A};:i'}i3�Y} Cit Hall. �..i� `�'A:�;is 'f J.i:rQ.. (ii:.ir.};f:: Va'a/M:.i 1..:n�♦''n:i • Extends use of ^,,•yxi in sub-standard" : `•Q ......... T`t:�::Y.rr.::..; .C'.:'C•�'`�:.. }+,i.'.:tiJ.if:<n iijii:x'i>iiv� '�:J.\.:....+.'i.,4,ie::i �nv::x::x,fw.f:it•}i'}'{i'JE:n}:::}':y'.::;i':}i.:iv::n.:>.YYe; .J.'}.:::)Svv:; f,�' a. : opnoNs61 T @�1 i * �- � '�'� tx ' 1s14 r If `�59 !}��n `}zi �. l _4. •x» � v F.�h I _ . .71 ORD This option ezamuies the alternativelof mcorporatiriglthe Recrea tion DePa`rtment:inio an expanded City Hall facility:ri e poten- . t P tial impact upon City Hall, irnconvenience to deparfinent clients . and potential costs are not itAtified':by the nommal'benefits:that J fl.•b maybe delved by"centralization°of.tlus department:.; }�yyam, ol Ca:e 'or>l \Fv RI R r Incorporation of the,Recreation-DepartmentFadministration into an "acttvity center" is a logical tactic However, the Santa Rosa :Street Recreation Center'is not conducive to majorsezpansion and L. �T parlang demand cannot lie satisfied at this location�without sub r stantial site:addition.] s 43 Y+ RECOMIVIENDATION, The Recreation+Department'adniinistrationewouldfunctionmost "' �` effectively as an integral element of a major-activil■�y center. The y recommended interim'solution is to relocate t1W Recreation Department to the Chorco Street paAcing structure scheduled for ._� +. r . completion in.late 1989. �q.. 4 r tq h f �•'V\k r r _ 1 ' - � t 1 zJ k w 5 •. r '�rpht.�'M nh1 �i.i:r wrs�{ � � y�"S f 41 r ' ..� "�fi ✓ N '� �JlJ `rY',Al" �y3 H1r� 1'1 IC Wa•*1� 7LpJ h M.E' .FS Y� _ `� t 1h M1.. A I EY'JYI V kpP 1-.�').� a• �5 Lnx 1 r +t4 '«. h i ..P ' .+•..�c`r R i t" s d In,. *.o F.4J' 'k'.s °1 Jtia i?'r.i � ,'.. ,� '^Pi.\�.�.a(•4 '}F 1y,�-M�y'�'. .. �+ry� (°.7 ;. s , i c r. tom' h.I' ; J�K ' •:Y3. a .ter, ,,�;' ,r�� 41 f?_\ ( -J.y jet !L >. ✓rm r 1.} r�r� R: rl. .S J tFs. •� n 4 1 iM I+'b p .Ar" v. [+ YyV- ) JY`�? ^ai r, i4i♦ pV.cpn ` v''L 1� ;(J �s -�S.t I ..49 ` �➢ + ! '. G-� ? ev 9 1 ig�� ! 1.Mme• vel klr ^j x •. r.Y -y�� x. p r r.' '�a .a uC3 r"a4Y �}� •Y h. L r � r i _ `c, cr•\ r _ kyr JrY.'6$ ' t 4f pS? ', .... II �F'�"✓�"''T, . tL.Y � 1 �. 3 rc' � ate`""".` �•-i d� � i�q�.�1r •�-�j � i'L�L. yl,� r 'T:'_ .... . 1 ..� yr „r,J t+.s !, 1 ly4 J � ✓:�I d`W r 1 K t 65.. r. '- 2V ik.� 5 ti.' oPuON8 �:. . r 7y:. J sY e1r. .i r 4.T4 l r'{ :f � 5. _ •.� � t 'br f _ .,.r Via._c:.i Y � i..: y,�..+:.u_ N0V 09. '93 02:36PM DOMINICAN ME[ AGENDA, :.. ; DAT E %�b'' -ITEM_ MOST REVS-6-6 6YLVE$TER D.RYAN Pastoral 6!r= SBO Fremont Sines 1818X0 G�O.P TXfi DIOCESE 0MOnTM;Y F'O'f3071204B 0 _mac Wi erey,Wf&nii 83842, Fi` (408}373-4346- �, a _ .FAX'(408)373-1:17b a � y .L'•' , .. i ISI . .. 1 NOVembe= 9, 3991"­ it .^' F•. `,;',,. U":GIL FGD I9 DIR AST PRE CHIEF FC The Honorables :PegPinarde'/yT�7��^� I DU ' City Hal'1_ PFCLEF'M(( , 990 Palm ;Street. o San Luis: Obispo, a 93401 MdkF36n school bite c= •� -� °� _' Dear :hada.-.Aayor It ,has dote 'to my attention that the. City of San Luis Obispo as con_s_ideriag various potential uses for the former .Emerson School ' l p=operty which is now owned by the. City. As you are aware, the Diocese-..of Monterey operates several schools in the City of ban Luise-Obispo, including Mission Elementary School and'- Mission college •#j�pa-ratory located four blocks west of the Emerson site.. , I would_ appreciate the opportunity to sit down and meet with you or:, members of the city Staff to discuss potential for ]seeping , the Emerson. property as a school site. I will have our legal counsel,, :Michael 3. Morris, contact your City Administrator in the nextfew' days to see if such a meeting_ can. be arranged. Thank YOU . .for your cooperation: since .11:`-yours in -ist, -4- ` Mo.... Rev®r- :By _ester bi Ryan, D.D. B hop of.,Mo ey i r Nov 9 CITY COUNCIL SAN LUIS-OBISRO,CA . .- -.'3.