Redevelopment Advisory Commission

CITY OF HENDERSON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 18, 2018 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman VanderPloeg called the Redevelopment Agency Advisory Commission meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room, City Hall Annex, 280 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Brittany West, Recording Secretary, confirmed the meeting had been noticed in accordance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, Henderson Convention Center, Green Valley Police Substation, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing a copy of the agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Chairman John VanderPloeg Tom Foster Nathan Henderson Ronald Leavitt Mark McGinty Mark Richard Serfas (arrived 3:39 p.m.) Laura Jane Spina Absent: None Staff: Derek Allen, Redevelopment Project Coor. (arrived 3:54 p.m.) Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk Daphney Jeffers, Senior Administrative Analyst Anthony Molloy, Interim Redevelopment Manager Bethany Sanchez, Assistant City Attorney III David Vorce, Principal Redevelopment Fiscal Administrator Brittany West, Redevelopment Commission Coordinator Redevelopment Advisory Commission Page 2 of 7 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Brittany West, Redevelopment Commission Coordinator, stated that Item 4 and Item 5 have additional backup regarding letters of support. (Motion) Ms. Spina introduced a motion to accept the agenda as amended. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman VanderPloeg declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS RAC-1 MINUTES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 2018 REDEVELOPMENT For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Redevelopment Agency Advisory Commission meeting minutes of November 27, 2018. (Motion) Mr. McGinty introduced a motion to adopt the meeting minutes of November 27, 2018, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman VanderPloeg declared the motion carried. Redevelopment Advisory Commission Page 3 of 7 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes RAC-2 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT EASTSIDE TENANT IMPROVEMENT GRANT EYE CANDY, LLC REDEVELOPMENT For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Approval Eastside Tenant Improvement Grant Award Agreement between Eye Candy, LLC, and the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, Clark County, Nevada, providing a waiver to the Program Guidelines and approving grant funding pursuant to the Eastside Tenant Improvement Grant Program for interior improvements to the property located at 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson, Nevada, and commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-515-001, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Anthony Molloy, Interim Redevelopment Director, presented a summary of this item, and stated staff supports the National Development Council’s (NDC) recommendation to grant an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. Mr. Molloy noted that this site will be funded from the Eastside Redevelopment account. (Motion) Mr. McGinty introduced a motion recommending approval of a waiver to the program guidelines to allow for a retroactive grant, adopt staff’s findings, and recommend approval of a Eastside Tenant Improvement Grant Award Agreement between Eye Candy, LLC, and the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, Clark County, Nevada, providing a waiver to the Program Guidelines and approving grant funding pursuant to the Eastside Tenant Improvement Grant Program for interior improvements to the property located at 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson, Nevada, and commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-515-001, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman VanderPloeg declared the motion carried. Redevelopment Advisory Commission Page 4 of 7 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes RAC-3 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT DOWNTOWN SIGN GRANT EYE CANDY, LLC REDEVELOPMENT For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Approval Downtown Sign Grant Award Agreement between Eye Candy, LLC, and the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, Clark County, Nevada, approving grant funding pursuant to the Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program for two (2) wall signs for the property located at 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson, Nevada, and commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-515-001, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. Anthony Molloy, Interim Redevelopment Director, presented a summary of this item, and stated staff recommends approval. (Motion) Mr. Leavitt introduced a motion recommending approval for a Downtown Sign Grant Award Agreement between Eye Candy, LLC, and the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, Clark County, Nevada, approving grant funding pursuant to the Downtown Façade Improvement Grant Program for two (2) wall signs for the property located at 200 East Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson, Nevada, and commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-515-001, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman VanderPloeg declared the motion carried. RAC-4 EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH BELLA HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC WATER STREET AND VICTORY ROAD, “SITE A” REDEVELOPMENT For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Approval Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a portion of vacant and partially improved property located at the southwest corner of Water Street and Victory Road, commonly referred to as “Site A” and identified by Clark County Assessor Number 179-18-218-004 with Bella Hospitality Group, LLC. Redevelopment Advisory Commission Page 5 of 7 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes Anthony Molloy, Interim Redevelopment Director, presented a summary of this item, and stated staff recommends approval. He said the request for the exclusive negotiating agreement has a term of six months, and that a purchase and sale agreement would be brought before the Commission at a later meeting. Mr. Molloy stated that the proposed development would be a mixed-use project with retail space, office spaces, and residential units. Stuart Hitchen, 89052, representing the applicant, supplied a site rendering and provided an overview of the development. He stated they would meet residential parking requirements, and would like to seek other parking lot possibilities for the retail portion. Chairman VanderPloeg inquired about potential vendors for the retail spaces. Mr. Hitchen responded the primary tenant would be the Bella Vita Italian restaurant, and that Crazy Pita Rotisserie and Grill would be a tenant. Mr. Molloy referred to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement Section 3 Term A, and stated that the deposit should read $25,000.00, not $15,000.00. Responding to a question by Chairman VanderPloeg, Mr. Hitchen said they have a fair amount of funding secured for this development. Amber Stidham, 89074, of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, summarized a letter of support for the exclusive negotiating agreement, and stated she believes this would be a great investment for downtown Henderson. Responding to a question by Mr. Leavitt regarding residential, Mr. Hitchen stated there would be about 100 units. Following a lengthy discussion regarding parking accessibility, Mr. Hitchen said the residential parking would be segregated from the public parking. Tim Brooks, 89015, Co-Owner and General Manager of Emerald Island Casino, stated that he supports this project, and expressed his appreciation for potential new jobs in the area. (Motion) Mr. McGinty introduced a motion recommending approval for an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a portion of vacant and partially improved property located at the southwest corner of Water Street and Victory Road, commonly referred to as “Site A” and identified by Clark County Assessor Number 179-18-218-004 with Bella Hospitality Group, LLC. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman VanderPloeg declared the motion carried Redevelopment Advisory Commission Page 6 of 7 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes RAC-5 EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH BELLA HOSPITALITY GROUP, LLC WATER STREET AND BASIC ROAD, “SITE C” REDEVELOPMENT For Possible Action. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend Approval Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a portion of vacant property located on Water Street, approximately 350 feet south of the intersection of Basic Road, commonly referred to as “Site C” and identified by Clark County Assessor Number 179-18-811-001 with Bella Hospitality Group, LLC. Anthony Molloy, Interim Redevelopment Director, presented a summary of this item, and noted that staff recommends approval. He referred to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement Section 3 Term A, and stated that the deposit should read $15,000.00, not $25,000.00. Stuart Hitchen, 89052, representing the applicant, provided an overview of this project. He explained that he anticipates changes with the current plans, due to it being in the early negotiation phase. Sergio Montegrande, 89052, representing the applicant, provided a brief overview of their visions for this site. Amy Hsiao, 89052, the applicant, introduced herself and expressed her excitement for the opportunity to develop on Water Street. Responding to a question by Mr. McGinty, Mr. Molloy stated there has been one appraisal done on the property Amber Stidham, 89074, of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, summarized a letter of support for the exclusive negotiating agreement, and stated she believes this would be a great investment for downtown Henderson. Mr. Molloy noted that the Exclusive Negation Agreements for this item, and Item 4, would start today if approved today at the Redevelopment Agency Regular meeting. Redevelopment Advisory Commission Page 7 of 7 Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – Minutes (Motion) Mr. Serfas introduced a motion recommending approval of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a portion of vacant property located on Water Street, approximately 350 feet south of the intersection of Basic Road, commonly referred to as “Site C” and identified by Clark County Assessor Number 179-18-811-001 with Bella Hospitality Group, LLC. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman VanderPloeg declared the motion carried. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. McGinty wished those present a happy holiday. Chairman VanderPloeg thanked the Commission and staff for their hard work in 2018. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for January 22, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Conference Room VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Anthony Molloy, Interim Redevelopment Director, stated Item 2 and Item 3 will be heard today for final action at the Redevelopment Agency Regular meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Aaron Christensen, 89015, applicant for Eye Candy, LLC, said that members and staff are welcome to ask him questions they may have after the meeting. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, Chairman VanderPloeg adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________ Victoria Dasis, Deputy City Clerk