Highlights from "The Week in Review"
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Community Development
The following is a summary of some of the activities under way in the Community Development Department:
B.R. Funsten pulled its building permit on August 26 for the expansion of its industrial warehouse/office project on Main Street/Industrial Park Drive. Work will begin August 28 on construction of the new building’s walls. The project is on schedule with anticipated completion on December 1.
The City received a series of plans for the construction of luxury outlet space at the Promenade Shopping Center last week. Staff anticipates completing an expedited review process that will enable construction to start within 30 days and be completed in February 2010.
Construction is ongoing on the new Hampton Inn Hotel project at the Promenade Shopping Center, and the owner is hoping to open the hotel in early December of this year.
Work is substantially complete on the Master Plan related to the CenterPoint project, and the EIR has been under way since June.
Staff will present the revised Housing Element to the City Council at your September 1 meeting. Council will be asked to forward the element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for its approval.
Staff will be meeting again in two weeks with our local automobile dealerships to finalize joint efforts with the City and the dealerships on promotional activities designed to enhance their businesses.
Staff and the City’s consultant will hold our first meeting next week on proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance as part of the comprehensive update.
A meeting was held this week with the applicants for the proposed Austin Road Business Park project to review the project schedule for completion of its EIR, which is expected to be completed in Spring 2010.
Building Safety Activities:
The Building Safety Division conducted a total of 307 inspections during the week. The division issued 56 building permits: 17 Single-Family Dwellings, 2 Commercial Additions, 1 Change to Existing Plans, 3 Miscellaneous Electrical, 10 HVAC, 4 Miscellaneous Plumbing, 2 Patio, 1 Photovoltaic, 1 Power Pole, 1 Residential Remodel, 1 Residential Siding, 2 Commercial Reroof, 4 Residential Reroof, 2 Sign Permits, 1 Storage Rack, and 3 Swimming Pools.
A total of 34 new project applications were submitted for plan check services, which included 7 Single-Family Dwellings, 1 Change to Existing Plans, 1 Commercial Remodel, 3 Shell Buildings at Promenade, 1 Fire Alarm, 1 Fire Sprinkler, 3 Residential Masters, 7 Solar Masters, 1 Patio, 1 Residential Fire Repair, 7 Photovoltaic, and 1 Tenant Infill at Stadium Center.
Micheal Hosier, the City’s Chief Building Official, is conducting a free informational class on Thursday nights at 325 N Main St. on various construction codes. The class is currently studying the National Electrical Code. This class is open to contractors, inspectors, code enforcement officers and anyone else who may have an interest in learning this code. For information about these classes, contact Mr. Hosier at mhosier@ci.manteca.ca.us.
Public Works
Water Storage Tanks: Following up on the effects of last week’s power surge on the City’s water system, staff is taking a preliminary look at replacing the City’s aging elevated water tank. The existing tank located next to the Vehicle Maintenance Facility on Wetmore Street is seismically unstable and, as such, has been disconnected from the City water system for many years. Without the ability to safely store water, the tank becomes little more than an oversized antenna. Plans to remove the tank have been previously drafted, but until a suitable alternative antenna.
Parks and Recreation
Community Needs Survey: The department office has received several telephone calls inquiring about opening a Before-School Program at Joshua Cowell School, and an After-School Program at Veritas School. The department currently has surveys to these schools to ask parents their thoughts on opening these programs. The deadline for these surveys is August 28. At that time, staff will review the surveys and determine if additional programs need to be opened.
City Manager
BMX Track: Staff and the Mayor met with members of Anderson 209 on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Facility Use Agreement, which outlines Anderson 209’s rights and responsibilities to use and maintain the track. The agreement is on the Council’s September 1 agenda for final approval. Staff is proposing the City contribute funding to Anderson 209, to help offset some of its operational costs – still significantly less than it would cost for the City to maintain the track. In the meantime, work is proceeding on completing the construction of the track and starting hill.
PBID Surveys: City staff has been working for the past several months with a local steering committee and our consultant to pursue the possibility of a Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID). Surveys were sent recently to business and property owners within a potential PBID boundary, though few were received. The committee met earlier this month and revised the survey, and agreed to hand deliver the survey to all business owners. At the same time, the City will mail the surveys to property owners within the boundary area. The purpose of the survey is to identify those areas where there may be interest in providing additional funding, and to determine whether there is initial interest in forming such a district.
Community Development
The following is a summary of some of the activities under way in the Community Development Department:
B.R. Funsten pulled its building permit on August 26 for the expansion of its industrial warehouse/office project on Main Street/Industrial Park Drive. Work will begin August 28 on construction of the new building’s walls. The project is on schedule with anticipated completion on December 1.
The City received a series of plans for the construction of luxury outlet space at the Promenade Shopping Center last week. Staff anticipates completing an expedited review process that will enable construction to start within 30 days and be completed in February 2010.
Construction is ongoing on the new Hampton Inn Hotel project at the Promenade Shopping Center, and the owner is hoping to open the hotel in early December of this year.
Work is substantially complete on the Master Plan related to the CenterPoint project, and the EIR has been under way since June.
Staff will present the revised Housing Element to the City Council at your September 1 meeting. Council will be asked to forward the element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for its approval.
Staff will be meeting again in two weeks with our local automobile dealerships to finalize joint efforts with the City and the dealerships on promotional activities designed to enhance their businesses.
Staff and the City’s consultant will hold our first meeting next week on proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance as part of the comprehensive update.
A meeting was held this week with the applicants for the proposed Austin Road Business Park project to review the project schedule for completion of its EIR, which is expected to be completed in Spring 2010.
Building Safety Activities:
The Building Safety Division conducted a total of 307 inspections during the week. The division issued 56 building permits: 17 Single-Family Dwellings, 2 Commercial Additions, 1 Change to Existing Plans, 3 Miscellaneous Electrical, 10 HVAC, 4 Miscellaneous Plumbing, 2 Patio, 1 Photovoltaic, 1 Power Pole, 1 Residential Remodel, 1 Residential Siding, 2 Commercial Reroof, 4 Residential Reroof, 2 Sign Permits, 1 Storage Rack, and 3 Swimming Pools.
A total of 34 new project applications were submitted for plan check services, which included 7 Single-Family Dwellings, 1 Change to Existing Plans, 1 Commercial Remodel, 3 Shell Buildings at Promenade, 1 Fire Alarm, 1 Fire Sprinkler, 3 Residential Masters, 7 Solar Masters, 1 Patio, 1 Residential Fire Repair, 7 Photovoltaic, and 1 Tenant Infill at Stadium Center.
Micheal Hosier, the City’s Chief Building Official, is conducting a free informational class on Thursday nights at 325 N Main St. on various construction codes. The class is currently studying the National Electrical Code. This class is open to contractors, inspectors, code enforcement officers and anyone else who may have an interest in learning this code. For information about these classes, contact Mr. Hosier at mhosier@ci.manteca.ca.us.
Public Works
Water Storage Tanks: Following up on the effects of last week’s power surge on the City’s water system, staff is taking a preliminary look at replacing the City’s aging elevated water tank. The existing tank located next to the Vehicle Maintenance Facility on Wetmore Street is seismically unstable and, as such, has been disconnected from the City water system for many years. Without the ability to safely store water, the tank becomes little more than an oversized antenna. Plans to remove the tank have been previously drafted, but until a suitable alternative antenna.
Parks and Recreation
Community Needs Survey: The department office has received several telephone calls inquiring about opening a Before-School Program at Joshua Cowell School, and an After-School Program at Veritas School. The department currently has surveys to these schools to ask parents their thoughts on opening these programs. The deadline for these surveys is August 28. At that time, staff will review the surveys and determine if additional programs need to be opened.
City Manager
BMX Track: Staff and the Mayor met with members of Anderson 209 on Wednesday to discuss the proposed Facility Use Agreement, which outlines Anderson 209’s rights and responsibilities to use and maintain the track. The agreement is on the Council’s September 1 agenda for final approval. Staff is proposing the City contribute funding to Anderson 209, to help offset some of its operational costs – still significantly less than it would cost for the City to maintain the track. In the meantime, work is proceeding on completing the construction of the track and starting hill.
PBID Surveys: City staff has been working for the past several months with a local steering committee and our consultant to pursue the possibility of a Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID). Surveys were sent recently to business and property owners within a potential PBID boundary, though few were received. The committee met earlier this month and revised the survey, and agreed to hand deliver the survey to all business owners. At the same time, the City will mail the surveys to property owners within the boundary area. The purpose of the survey is to identify those areas where there may be interest in providing additional funding, and to determine whether there is initial interest in forming such a district.
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