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Chula Vista goes all 21st Century
As it happens, I save some old newspapers. This 2006 Star News was a keeper because it contained a story about the closing of the Vogue theater as well as the lobbyist ordinance. I was surprised when I returned to the story for background information to find that Chavez and McCann were the subcommittee for this ordinance. Perhaps, that means that with McCann back in we will revisit the ordinance. Here is the client list from the San Diego website. A cursory glance shows some of the people who lobby in San Diego that are likely lobbying here. One can see why Frye says it is beneficial how often a public official is lobbied ...and who is doing the lobbying.
http://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/pdf/lobbyistcl…
— November 15, 2015 5:43 p.m.
Chula Vista considers all-mail voting
Visduh, as always you make a good argument. In relation to fraud, *The New York Times* link I included in the story discusses the potential for fraud. One example they give is "granny farming," that is people who help people in convalescent homes to fill out their ballots. Commissioner O'Donnell made another point that I think is worth mentioning. It doesn't go to the logical argument, but it has, for me, merit. Polling places are one of the last places where people in a neighborhood run into one another.
— November 6, 2015 11:48 a.m.
Chula Vista considers all-mail voting
Mr. Ross, in the blue sweater, had an idea that I thought was feasible. He said the city could set up an account and put something like $20,000 a year away, so that in the event of a special election--which everyone acknowledged was rare--the city would have the money saved for it.
— November 5, 2015 7:41 a.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
cvlancer, Ok I vote for you for City council. Great ideas. Do you know, not a week goes by that someone doesn't mention a dream for the Vogue theater. People love that place. It's like this very old person with a billion stories to tell. It is a historic landmark, but I understand it's in serious disrepair. A mixed venue location...cross border fusion is a great idea...films, battle of the garage bands...young people in Chula Vista don't have enough places to go... Again, I wonder if the city could offer incentives to a new buyer...
— November 5, 2015 7:36 a.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
cvlancer, Ok I vote for you for City council. Great ideas. Do you know, not a week goes by that someone doesn't mention a dream for the Vogue theater. It's like this very old person with a billion stories to tell. It is a historic landmark, but I understand it's in serious disrepair. A mixed venue location...cross border fusion is a great idea...films, battle of the garage bands...young people in Chula Vista don't have enough places to go...
— November 5, 2015 7:34 a.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
Bvavsvavev, I'm a dreamer. Or nostalgic. I see Third Avenue as it might be, and as it once was. The people I spoke with about this development weren't against any development, it had more to do with the mass and density of this particular proposal. Development aside, if Third Avenue could just get one great anchor store. I believe the city council can give various kinds of incentives. There's that word believe again. I believe there is room in this city for two Trader Joe's. If one opened on Third, people would come. Although, meters are a deterrent...something could be done.
— November 3, 2015 1:04 p.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
jnojr, You raise a logical point. I have heard a lot of sympathy for your concern from people who are doing everything they can to conserve --including paying punitive water prices--and yet they watch construction of new residences continue. The water companies continue to say there is enough water--and it's up to the city councils to issue building permits or call a moratorium...
— November 1, 2015 4:09 p.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
And the others: Is the city taking the project back to the public or Planning Commission? If so, is there a date for either of these meetings. The project will ultimately be presented to the Planning Commission. However, we do not have a set date yet. The applicant needs to respond to staff’s and neighbors’ comments, revise the plans, and submit them for staff’s review. Parking – 141 spaces subterranean Is there guest parking/ Not in the plans that were just reviewed by City staff and the plans that were presented to the neighbors on October 15th. City staff has recommended that the project include guest parking. Is there parking for commercial? Not in the plans presented. One parking space is required for the proposed commercial space. Where do cars exit from parking? The entry/exit is on K Street. Is there a traffic study? Based on the number of auto trips to be generated by the project, a traffic study is not required. Have there been modifications to the plans? Not yet. We understand that the applicant is working on revising the plans. What is rear setback? She understands it’s 10’ and developer asked for a variance to 5’4” The required setback is 20 ft. However, the UCSP allows one-half of the street (approximately 30 ft.) to be used as part of the setback. So, the 5’4” setback meets the requirement.
— November 1, 2015 8:59 a.m.
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Steinberger was kind enough to email me the answers to my questions Saturday morning. Bit pressed this weekend but will try to post them. One question I was anxious to have answered pertained to the benefits that development might bring. Here is the answer: What are benefits of project to downtown area? "The project will implement the Urban Core Specific Plan that was approved by the City Council in March 2007 and amended in 2011 and 2015. In-fill projects such as this have the benefit of recycling urban land and contribute to accommodate population growth in already urbanized areas, instead of using virgin open spaces in the periphery of the city. In-fill project like this bring new investment and physical improvements into the neighborhood; they provide temporary construction jobs; they provide additional housing opportunities; the new residents will contribute to support the local businesses."
— November 1, 2015 8:55 a.m.
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cvlancer, what's a good model that brokers sprawl and densification? I was thinking more amenities, less density, and some landscaping gesture that speaks to the community. Regarding K Street, are there any parks in the area? I heard Zumwalt was a nice guy from several people. Wish I could have spoken with him.
— October 31, 2015 8:11 a.m.
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Chula Vista goes all 21st Century
As it happens, I save some old newspapers. This 2006 Star News was a keeper because it contained a story about the closing of the Vogue theater as well as the lobbyist ordinance. I was surprised when I returned to the story for background information to find that Chavez and McCann were the subcommittee for this ordinance. Perhaps, that means that with McCann back in we will revisit the ordinance. Here is the client list from the San Diego website. A cursory glance shows some of the people who lobby in San Diego that are likely lobbying here. One can see why Frye says it is beneficial how often a public official is lobbied ...and who is doing the lobbying. http://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/pdf/lobbyistcl…— November 15, 2015 5:43 p.m.
Chula Vista considers all-mail voting
Visduh, as always you make a good argument. In relation to fraud, *The New York Times* link I included in the story discusses the potential for fraud. One example they give is "granny farming," that is people who help people in convalescent homes to fill out their ballots. Commissioner O'Donnell made another point that I think is worth mentioning. It doesn't go to the logical argument, but it has, for me, merit. Polling places are one of the last places where people in a neighborhood run into one another.— November 6, 2015 11:48 a.m.
Chula Vista considers all-mail voting
Mr. Ross, in the blue sweater, had an idea that I thought was feasible. He said the city could set up an account and put something like $20,000 a year away, so that in the event of a special election--which everyone acknowledged was rare--the city would have the money saved for it.— November 5, 2015 7:41 a.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
cvlancer, Ok I vote for you for City council. Great ideas. Do you know, not a week goes by that someone doesn't mention a dream for the Vogue theater. People love that place. It's like this very old person with a billion stories to tell. It is a historic landmark, but I understand it's in serious disrepair. A mixed venue location...cross border fusion is a great idea...films, battle of the garage bands...young people in Chula Vista don't have enough places to go... Again, I wonder if the city could offer incentives to a new buyer...— November 5, 2015 7:36 a.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
cvlancer, Ok I vote for you for City council. Great ideas. Do you know, not a week goes by that someone doesn't mention a dream for the Vogue theater. It's like this very old person with a billion stories to tell. It is a historic landmark, but I understand it's in serious disrepair. A mixed venue location...cross border fusion is a great idea...films, battle of the garage bands...young people in Chula Vista don't have enough places to go...— November 5, 2015 7:34 a.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
Bvavsvavev, I'm a dreamer. Or nostalgic. I see Third Avenue as it might be, and as it once was. The people I spoke with about this development weren't against any development, it had more to do with the mass and density of this particular proposal. Development aside, if Third Avenue could just get one great anchor store. I believe the city council can give various kinds of incentives. There's that word believe again. I believe there is room in this city for two Trader Joe's. If one opened on Third, people would come. Although, meters are a deterrent...something could be done.— November 3, 2015 1:04 p.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
jnojr, You raise a logical point. I have heard a lot of sympathy for your concern from people who are doing everything they can to conserve --including paying punitive water prices--and yet they watch construction of new residences continue. The water companies continue to say there is enough water--and it's up to the city councils to issue building permits or call a moratorium...— November 1, 2015 4:09 p.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
And the others: Is the city taking the project back to the public or Planning Commission? If so, is there a date for either of these meetings. The project will ultimately be presented to the Planning Commission. However, we do not have a set date yet. The applicant needs to respond to staff’s and neighbors’ comments, revise the plans, and submit them for staff’s review. Parking – 141 spaces subterranean Is there guest parking/ Not in the plans that were just reviewed by City staff and the plans that were presented to the neighbors on October 15th. City staff has recommended that the project include guest parking. Is there parking for commercial? Not in the plans presented. One parking space is required for the proposed commercial space. Where do cars exit from parking? The entry/exit is on K Street. Is there a traffic study? Based on the number of auto trips to be generated by the project, a traffic study is not required. Have there been modifications to the plans? Not yet. We understand that the applicant is working on revising the plans. What is rear setback? She understands it’s 10’ and developer asked for a variance to 5’4” The required setback is 20 ft. However, the UCSP allows one-half of the street (approximately 30 ft.) to be used as part of the setback. So, the 5’4” setback meets the requirement.— November 1, 2015 8:59 a.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
Steinberger was kind enough to email me the answers to my questions Saturday morning. Bit pressed this weekend but will try to post them. One question I was anxious to have answered pertained to the benefits that development might bring. Here is the answer: What are benefits of project to downtown area? "The project will implement the Urban Core Specific Plan that was approved by the City Council in March 2007 and amended in 2011 and 2015. In-fill projects such as this have the benefit of recycling urban land and contribute to accommodate population growth in already urbanized areas, instead of using virgin open spaces in the periphery of the city. In-fill project like this bring new investment and physical improvements into the neighborhood; they provide temporary construction jobs; they provide additional housing opportunities; the new residents will contribute to support the local businesses."— November 1, 2015 8:55 a.m.
Development-crazy on Chula Vista's west side
cvlancer, what's a good model that brokers sprawl and densification? I was thinking more amenities, less density, and some landscaping gesture that speaks to the community. Regarding K Street, are there any parks in the area? I heard Zumwalt was a nice guy from several people. Wish I could have spoken with him.— October 31, 2015 8:11 a.m.