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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4866 - Apporves Expenditure - UD&HPC - CBD & BC, Tax Increment Finance Funds - 06_08_1995Resolution No. 4866 June 8, 1995 Item #29 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission has requested that $29,500 of the Tax Increment Finance Funds be expended to prepare, print and distribute design guidelines and zoning ordinance revisions for the Central Business District and Broadway Corridor; and WHEREAS, the request was approved by the Urban Renewal Board of Commissioners on May 16, 1995; and WHEREAS, the requested project is an appropriate urban renewal project as contemplated by the Urban Renewal Law, Chapter 347 of the Texas Local Government Code; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT, the expenditure of $29,500 of Tax Increment Finance Funds as requested is hereby approved, that the funds be expended in accordance with the request which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", which shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and as spread upon the minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a part of the resolution as if fully copied herein detail.. Passed by the City Council this ATTEST: &i,- ku'- n6ZO,." Betty ... Johnso , City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: 7;��7k Randy Henso , Senior Planner APPROVED AS TO FORM: Trial Attome N*Ws17�irJ A PROPOSAL FOR CENTRAL LUBBOCK DESIGN GUIDELINES APRIL 1995 Proposed Scope of Services The Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission requests $29,500 in Tax Increment Finance funds to prepare, print and distribute design guidelines and zoning ordinance revisions for the Central Business District and Broadway Corridor. The design guidelines will particularly emphasize commercial uses and sensitive sub -areas such as the Broadway Corridor and the Depot District. The ordinance revisions will provide the implementation tools for the design guidelines and address the specific needs of downtown Lubbock. The need for guidance for projects in downtown Lubbock was first considered in the 1989 "Central Business District Revitalization Plan." As the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission set goals for its activities and made recommendations to the "Goals for the 21 st Century" Committee, the issue of design guidelines in Central Lubbock and accompanying zoning ordinance revision resurfaced. Based on the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission recommendations, the Land Use and Urban Design Subcommittee of the "Goals for the 21 st Century" Committee included as one of its goals: "Establish a positive identity for downtown Lubbock, including the Central Business District, Broadway Corridor, and the Depot District, as the civic, cultural, entertainment, governmental, and financial center of the City." A similar goal was included by the Recreation, Parks, Entertainment and Cultural Affairs Subcommittee. Objectives for the Land Use and Urban Design goal include: Enhance the visual and architectural character of unique areas of downtown Lubbock by preparing architectural and landscape design guidelines that address restoration, renovation, new construction, traffic circulation and pedestrian scale streetscape for each specific area. Implement `review and comment" architectural design review as a condition of building permit approval in certain areas of downtown. Create a Central Business District chapter of the zoning ordinance. The study will involve frequent consultation with the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission, CenterCorp, downtown property owners and tenants and interested design professionals. The Commission recognizes the need to be inclusive so that all affected parties "buy in" to the outcome of the study. The project format will include workshops and public meetings in an effort to address concerns, answer questions, and reach consensus. An indication of the interest in this project is that the Depot District property owners have agreed to form an ad hoc review committee for design projects in that area. Anticipated Results The study will include careful review of all applicable codes, and will result in recommendations for changes in the existing codes or the development of a "C-B" chapter of the zoning ordinance to specifically address the needs of Central Lubbock. Other public and private incentives for revitalization will also be explored. The final products will be a comprehensive set of design guidelines for Central Lubbock and a package of tools for implementation. Possible recommendations from the study include public and private incentives for redevelopment and rehabilitation and an implementation process so that the design guidelines will be an asset to the downtown community rather than a static document. Proiect Schedule and Staffing The project, with an approximate 12 month duration, will be supervised by the Planning Department and the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission, with assistance from the downtown redevelopment group CenterCorp, downtown property owners and tenants and interested design professionals. The Planning Department proposes to hire an individual With design expertise as a half-time contract employee to complete the study under the direction of the department's professional staff. Proposed start date is June 15, 1995. F i - AGENDA C;T; STRUCTURAL STANDARDS COMMISSION Tuesday, July 11, 1995 City Council Chambers The Structural Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if certain properties and structures in Lubbock, Texas, are substandard. City of Lubbock Structural Standards Commission Hearings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance, please contact Cloetta Shotts at 767-2122 or at 1625 13th Street, Room 105, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting (TDD 747-2888). A tour of the properties to be heard may be held by the Commission between 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 11, 1995 . All interested persons may speak, then a determination will be made and remedial action ordered on the following cases: Case No. 1657 - Location: 6406 25th Street Legal Description: Lot 10, Block 18, West End Place Addition Owner: V. L. Harrington Case No. 1637 - Location: 2813 E. 2nd Street Legal Description: Lot 381, Wilshire Park Addition Owner: M. F. Guetersloh and Bob Whitley Case No. 1658 - Location: Legal Description: Owner: 1612 48th Street Center 1/5 of South half of Lot 4, less East 56 feet, Block 25, C ump gUve Acres Addition E ma White Case No. 1659 - Location: 1510 32nd Street (front and rear) Legal Description: Lot 18, Block 4, Summer Hill Addition Owner: Irene Guzman Case No. 1660 - Location: 1907 17th Street Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 20, Overton Addition Owner: Karen Gretzler Case No. 1652 - Location: 1017 E. 29th Street Legal Description: Lot 2, Block 30, Coronado Addition Owner: American LBK Partnership C/o Jose Gonzales - 2 - Case No. 1661 - Location: 2010 5th Street Legal Description: East half of Lot 17 and all of Lots 18 through 21, Block 34, Overton Addition Owner: Hector Javier Flores Other Business: Approve Minutes of the June 13, 1995 Hearing.