HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-01; Traffic Safety Commission; ; Recommend the approval of a Hillside Street Designation for sidewalk purposes for the streets in La Costa areaCITY OF CARISBAD
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
COMMISSION REPORT OF: June 1, 1987 ITEM NO. GE
LOCATION: La Costa Area
INITIATED BY: City Engineer
BACKGROUND:
DATA:
The City of Carlsbad Development Processing Services
(DPS) staff has compiled a list of streets in the La
Costa area for which they are requesting a Hillside
street designation for sidewalk purposes.
Section 21.95.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code states
that the purpose and intent of the Hillside Development
Regulations are to:
A) Assure hillside alteration will not result in
substantial damage or alteration of significant
natural resource areas, wildlife habitats or native
vegetation areas;
B) Preserve the natural appearance of the hillsides by
assuring that development density and intensity
relates to the slope of the land, and is compatible
with hillside preservation;
C) Assure proper design is utilized in grading,
landscaping and in the development of structures
and roadways to preserve the natural appearance of
hillsides;
D) Preserve and enhance a healthful and aesthetically
pleasing environment by assuring that hillside
development is pleasing to the eye, rich in
variety, highly identifiable and reflects the
city's cultural and environmental values;
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ITEM NO. 6E
E) Assure hillside conditions are properly identified
and incorporated into the planning process;
F) Implement the intent of the land use and open
space/conservation elements of the Carlsbad General
Plan.
G) Prevent erosion and protect the lagoons from excessive
siltation.
H) Encourage creatively designed hillside development
requiring a minimal amount of grading.
I) Reduce the intensity of development on hillside
areas to ensure all development that does occur is
compatible with existing topography.
On some streets shown on the attached map there is insuffi-
cient flat area behind the curb and gutter to construct
a standard concrete sidewalk. To provide a sufficient
area for a sidewalk, a sliver fil1 would have to be
constructed behind the curb and gutter. This sliver
fill may be unstable and require significant grading to
achieve.
Streets for which the hillside street designation for
sidewalk purposes is requested are low volume residential
streets. Sidewalk would be required on the "up hill"
side of the street. New streets being constructed accord-
ing to Hillside Standards would require sidewalk on both
sides of the street.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee recommends the
approval of a Hillside Street Designation for sidewalk
purposes for the streets designated in the June 3, 1987
memo to the Planning Commission from Developmental Process-
ing Services.
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NECESSARY CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
ITEM NO. 6E
city Council adoption of the requested list will be
required.
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DATE:
. TO:
FROM:
MEMORANDUM
JUNE 3, 1987
PLANNING COMMISSION
RECEIVED
MAY J 8 1987
CITY OF CARLSBAD
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING SERVICES (DPS)
INFORMATION ITEM -SIDEWALKS REQUIRED -REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
OF A HILLSIDE STREET DESIGNATION FOR SIDEWALK PURPOSES
DPS staff has prepared a list and map of streets that are considered
impractical for installation of sidewalk on one side, The reason for not
having sidewalk on the one side is because of insufficient flat area behind
the concrete curb and gutter before the terrain slopes steeply downward.
This condition makes sidewalk installation prohibitively expensive when
considering the amount of grading work or retaining walls that would be
required for a safe condition. In all cases, the streets involved are low
traffic volume residential streets. Sidewalks on one side will not represent
an increased hazard to pedestrian safety.
Prior to final adoption, the City Engineer has requested review and
comment by Planning and Traffic Commissions.
JUNE 3, 1987
DRAFT
HILLSIDE STREET, DESIGNATION FOR SIDEWALK PURPOSES
DECISION: The following streets may be considered Hillside Streets for
sidewalk purposes only. They may be exempted from having sidewalk on
the down hi II side of the street:
The north side of Esturion Street from Chorlito to Cacatua Street.
The north side of Argonauta Street from Babilonia to Corintia
Street.
The outer side of the loop of Obelisco Circle.
The westerly side of Babilonia Street from Argonauta to El Fuerte
Street.
The west side of Altiva Place from the end of the cul-de-sac
to Alicante Road.
The northerly side of Cadencia Street from Piragua to Perdiz
.street.
The east side of Bolero Street from El Fuerte to Candil Place.
The southerly side of Piragua Street from Cadencia to 0.15 miles
to the southeast of Cadencia Street.
The westerly side of Venado Street from Cadencia to Esfera
Street.
The southwesterly side of Segovia Way from O. 10 miles south
of Levante to 0.30 miles from Levante Street.
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