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San Diego Natural History Museum
Balboa Park • San Diego Society of Natural History • Established 1874
7 April 1998
Mr. Timothy J. Stripe
Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc.
Post Office Box 4068
Carlsbad, C A 92018
RE: Paleontological Resources, Carlsbad Seapointe Resort Addition (CT 97-06)
Dear Mr. Stripe:
It is my understanding that the above referenced project has a paleontological
resource condition attached to the development permit. However, after reviewing the
project description and geotechnical report (Geocon, Inc.), and after discussing the
grading plans with the engineer, it seems that development of the site will not result in
any impacts to significant paleontological resources (i.e., fossils).
The project site is underlain by late Pleistocene-aged (younger than 85,000 years
old) alluvial deposits that elsewhere in Carlsbad have failed to yield any fossil remains.
On the project site, these alluvial deposits are at least 30 feet thick. Although the upper
10 feet of this thickness will be impacted by the proposed earthwork, it is this upper 10
feet that has been most disturbed by the combined processes of natural weathering, soil
formation, and earlier agricultural activities. Taken together, the young age of the
deposits, their surficial location, and their disturbance indicate a very limited, if not non-
existent, potential for containing significant paleontological resources.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call at 232-3821, extension 232.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Demere, Ph.D.
Curator, Department of Paleontology
cc: Mr. George O'Day
Mr. Mike Howes
Mr. John Mattox
Post Office Box 1390 • San Diego, California 92112 • Telephone: 619-232-3821 • Fax:619-232-0248
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City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE OF DECISION
December 15, 1997
Grand Pacific Resorts
5050 Avenida Encinas, Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Attention: Tim Stripe
SUBJECT: CT 97-06/CP 97-04/CUP 97-04(E)/SDP 94-04(6) - SEAPOINTE RESORT
EXPANSION
At the Planning Commission meeting of December 3, 1997, your application was considered.
The Commission voted 5-2 (Nielsen/Welshons) to APPROVE and RECOMMENDED
APPROVAL (SDP 94-04(B) of your request. Some decisions are final at Planning
Commission, and others automatically go forward to City Council. If you have any questions
regarding the final dispositions of your application, please call the Planning Department at (760)
438-1161.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL X HOL2
Planning Director
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Enclosed: Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4136,4137, 4138,4139,4140 and 4141.
C: Mike Howes
Hofman Planning Associates
2386 Faraday Avenue, Suite 120
Carlsbad, CA 92008
2075 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (760) 438-1161 • FAX (76O) 438-O894
12-03-1997 4:05PM FROM GFL 818 7098540 P. 1
03 December 1997
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Carlsbad Seapointe Resoi
Our experience as an owner at
pleasure...living in Los Angele
, Phase II E.XJ nansion
he Carlsbad i eapointe Resort has beer, and continues to be, one of purs
County, my 'Vife & I always look forward to spending a relaxing time down
in Carlsbad, enjoying the manvamenities offered in Carlsbad
As an owner at Carlsbad Seapcpnte Resort, th e Phase II expansion would be beneficial not only to the
resort, but also to the comtnunijy of Carlsbad Carlsbad ia a desirable; spot for couples and families to spend
their weekends and vacations due to the beauty surrounding it; the phase H expansion would enable the
resort to accommodate the man / requests to c-ome and enjoy the resort, the beach and the community of
Carlsbad.
With the addition of our son thsp past September, we have found the Owlsbad Seapointe Resort to be
extremely family oriented (but itill able to accommodate couples without children). A fine example of this
is seen in the "family pool" are;, as well as inj the "adult only" pool area; families can eujoy the pleasure of
swimming and Bar-B-Qu« with
come along with children.
It is our hope that the Phase
on the behalf of not only
Sincerely.
>ut disturbing individuals that may not oe used to the noise and chaos that
II e tpansion will jcoromence shortly as w« can only view it as a positive move
the resprt, but for the community of Carlsbad,
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6910 Sandcastle Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009
December 02,1997
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009-1576
Dear Commissioners:
I have grave concerns about the height discrepancy between the Timeshare addition and the adjacent
housing. I also have grave concerns about present and future parking at Seapointe Resort. Before I
get to the main focus of my objections I would like explain why I am interested in the project
surrounding this area. I have plans to build a house and live in the La Costa Downs Subdivision. La
Costa Downs will be a very unique community in the City of Carlsbad, each one of the 41 homes will
be custom built. Within the next year, 8 to 12 homes will appear in the La Costa Downs Subdivision, I
currently have an application with the Coastal Commission.
Grand Pacific Resorts and the City of Carlsbad have been very sensitive to the height discrepancy
between the Timeshare addition (45 feet in the rear) and the potential adjacent homes (25 feet). The
height difference is about 20 feet. To help the Timeshare blend into the residential area, the unit
closes to Carlsbad Blvd. were reduced to 2 floors (25 feet). This brought the Timeshare's height more
in line with the residential area on Surfside Lane. The height on the back units remained 3 floors. The
Planning Department and Grand Pacific Resorts looked at options to step this area down, however no
satisfactory solution was found. This height differential will have the greatest effect on my property
affecting my quality of live and the appearance of both properties. This would be analogous to building
my house in a hole. I realize this can not be addresses at this meeting, but could you have staff look
into allowing my adjacent La Costa Down properties to build to 30 feet to help reduce the height
differential. When the La Costa Downs Specific Plan was written the Building Code was 25 feet, it is
currently 30 feet.
Seapointe Resort has a parking problem. The officers of Grand Pacific Resorts are well aware of what
is producing this problem. Their company has a history of building and marketing several Timeshares.
The owners have a keen sense of the number of people that must be contacted and toured through
their facility to sale 78 Timeshare units for 50 weeks a year. These officers are keenly aware that to
maintain the facility as sold out, that some sales staff must be present or make frequent visits. The
owners are keenly aware of the number of operational support staff that is needed to run this facility.
These officers are keenly aware that the use of the facility can be sold without purchasing the
Timeshare unit. These officers are keenly aware that their Timeshare owners will bring visitors. The
Timeshare expansion should not be allow to go forward until this parking problems are resolved. The
parking problems have persisted since their opening in August 1996. Seapointe Resort and La Costa
Downs are border to the North by an environment set aside, east by the railroad, south by Lanikai
Mobil Home Park, and west by Carlsbad Blvd. Since creating additional parking is not an option, this
problem needs to be corrected prior to any Timeshare expansion. Seapointe Resort conducted a study
to bring light to this issue, however I believe this study is seriously flawed. I would like to point out
some of their short falls.
1. The memorandum dated September 03, 1997 to the Planning Department, note in the
first paragraph the following statement," The attached Exhibits "A" - "C" are based on
observations by Tim Stripe and the Staff at Seapointe Resort." If Seapointe Resort
conducted the study, why was it placed on Hofman Planning Associates letterhead?
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December 2,1997
2. When a good study is conducted specific data is collected over a specific period of time,
the data and time do not vary. Complete data collection assists in validating the study
and allows cross-checking for correctness. Seapoint'e's Resorts collected data in a very
haphazard manner. The following are examples:
a. Exhibit "A", this data was collected from 02 July - 25 Aug 1997 (Their chart was
labeled with the wrong date).
1. Data was collected on:
a. Sales/Operation Staff
b. Day Use
c. Public Beach
2. Note: Data that was collected on West Dirt Lot started 10 Aug 1997.
b. Exhibit "B", this data was collected from 10 Aug - 25 Aug 1997 (Their chart
was labeled with the wrong date).
1. Data was collected on:
a. Occupancy Count
b. Day Use Log Book Count
c. Guest
d. Employee
e. Other
f. Open
2. Note: A data point changed midway in the study. From "Employee" to
"Operation Employee and Sales Employee"
c. Exhibit "C" this data was collected from 27 July to 25 August.
d. Enclosures 1 to 11 details additional short fall in Seapointe's Resort Study (All
graphs were made using Seapointe's Resort raw data).
Seapointe's Resort Study tries to blur the parking issue, the issues are:
1. When Seapointe Resort is completely sold out and at full capacity year round, will
Seapointe Resort have provided parking for each one of its units?
2. When Seapointe's Resort Timeshare owners have guest will Seapointe Resort has
adequate parking for their guest?
3. When Seapointe's Resort Timeshare owners use the facility for Day Use will Seapointe
Resort have adequate parking for the Day Use Timeshare owners?
December 2,1997
4. When Seapointe Resort sells "Day Use" packages (these people do not own a
Timeshare unit) for unlimited use of the facility for one year will Seapointe Resort provide
adequate parking?
5. What will be the size of Seapointe's Resort support staff and how many parking spaces
will be needed?
6. When Seapointe Resort guests use the facility (club house, patios, pool) for conferences
will Seapointe have adequate parking.
As part of my presentation may I leave this folder as part of the official record. Please note the
following:
1. The persistence of the parking problem since their opening.
2. Thirty-nine cars parked in the beach parking lot and 3 cars parked on Surfside Lane at
11:00 am the day after Thanksgiving 1997. Why would people going to the beach park on
Surfside Lane during the weekday and non-holiday weekends, when 75 spots are
available in the lot across Carlsbad Blvd.?
Sincerely,
. B. White
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Sales/Operations Staff- Parking Count on Surfside Lane
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Seapointe Resort Exhibit "A" indicate 4 to 5 Sales/Operational
Staff are parking on Surfside Lane. Remember, 8 to 10 "Day
Users" are also parking on Surfside Lane (see enclosures 3 and
4). Is this consistent with Seapointe Resort conclusion.
Enclosure 1
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Sales/Operations Staff- Parking Count on Surfside Lane
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01 Aug-25Aug1997
Where is the data collected from 09 to 16 Aug 1997?
Enclosure 2
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Day Use - Parking Count on Surfside Lane
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02 July-31 July 1997
Where is the data collected between 06-12 July 1997?
Seapointe Exhibit "A" (02 Jul - 25 Aug 97)indicate an average
of 8 to 10 "Day Users" cars are parking on Surfside Lane during
the day. Remember 5 sales people were parked on Surfside.
Seapointe's conclusion indicate the vast majority of the
parking on the public street adjacent to the Seapoint Resort is
created by people using the adjacent public beach on a daily
basis. Is Seapointe's conclusion consistent with their data?
Enclosure 3
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Day Use - Parking Count on Surfside Lane
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Where is the data collected from 20 - 22 Aug 97?
Enclosure 4
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Exhibit "C" - 27 Jul to 25 Aug 1997
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Seapoint define "Day Use" as any timeshare owner who came
to use the timeshare facilities for the day, but who was not
staying overnight. Seapointe failed to indicate that "Day Use"
is sold as a separate package with unlimited use of facilities
over a one year period. How much will "Day Users" add to the
parking problem? How many" Day Use" packages will be sold?
How many additional trips will be generated from this package?
How much additional parking will be needed?
"Day Users" have access to renting (Club house, Pool, Patios)
from Seapointe Resort, How is parking handled in this situation?
Enclosure 5
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Public Beach - Parking Count on Surfside Lane
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Enclosure 6
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Public Beach - Parking Count on Surfside Lane
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Seapointe's data on "Public Beach" parking on Surfside Lane:
1. Did Seapointe Resort file a complaint with city?
2. Where did your potential Timeshare buyers park?
3. Where did guest of the timeshare owners park?
4. Do you think 4 to 5 Sales/Operational Staff plus 8 to 10 "Day
Users" plus 30 to 70 "Public Beach" exceed the capacity of
Surfside Lane in front of the resort? How many cars can be
parked on the perimeter of Surfside Lane minus curb cuts,
red no parking zones and near stop signs?
5. Is the data being inflated?
Enclosure 7
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Total Parking - Parking Count on Surfside Lane at 3 pm
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Seapointe Resort Parking Study
West Dirt Lot - Parking Count on Surfside Lane
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With Surfside Lane being filled to capacity according to Seapointe,
why didn't Seapointe park the excess cars in the West Dirt Lot
which averaged 15 cars per day or park excess business traffic
in the garage (see enclosure 11)?
Enclosure 10
Seapointe Resort Parking Study
Open Parking - Parking Count in Garage
Seapointe's Study Indicate more than half garage is under
utilized in Aug 1997, why does this problem exist today?
Enclosure 11
David & Brenda Corsi
3493 Camino Valencia
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Mr. Tim Stripe
Co-President
Grand Pacific Resorts
5050 Avenida Encinas, Ste 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mr. Stripe,
We recently spent a week at the Carlsbad Seapointe Resort, and we wanted to let you know
what a wonderful experience it was.
First of all, the location couldn't be better. It's within close proximity to restaurants and the
Village of Carlsbad, and the view from the rooms is wonderful and makes for a relaxing
and romantic get-away.
Secondly, the "feel" of the place is perfect. Everything from the buildings design, down to
the decorations in the rooms makes you feel at home and relaxed. On several occasions
we have taken our small children to stay at the resort as well. The staff has been very
friendly to them; and the facilities, such as the playground (and of course, the pool) ensure
that they too will enjoy themselves.
Although our home is only a few miles away from the resort, it is always a treat to spend
a week, or even just a weekend, at the Carlsbad Seapointe Resort. It's not always easy to
travel far away for a vacation, so it's nice to feel like we're "getting away from it all" when
we're really so close to home.
Keep up the good work and we look forward to our next visit to Carlsbad Seapointe
Resort.
Sincerely,
Brenda & David Corsi
Hofman Planning
Associates
Letter of Transmittal
Corporate Office:
2386 Faraday Avenue, Suite 120
Carlsbad, CA. 92008
Tel: (760) 438-1465
Fax: (760) 438-2443
Date:
Project:
Delivered By:
For Your:
Attention:
November 14, 1997
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Christer Westman
Message:
Attached is the 600' noticing package for the Seapointe Resort Expansion project
(CT 97-06). This package includes one 600" radius map, two sets of mailing
labels, one typewritten list of the property owners within 600' of the project site
and $8.96 to cover the mailing costs. As we discussed, this package does not
include 100' occupant noticing since there are no residences within 100' of the
project site.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 438-1465.
From: Stuart Fisk
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
November 12, 1997
Grand Pacific Resorts
Tim Stripe
Suite 200
5050 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad CA 92008
SUBJECT: CT 97-06/CP 97-04/CUP 93-04(E)/CDP 97-07/SDP 94-04(B) -
SEAPOINTE RESORT EXPANSION
The preliminary staff report for the above referenced project will be available for
you to pick up on Friday, November 14, 1997, after 8:00 a.m. This preliminary
report will be discussed by staff at the Development Coordinating Committee (DCC)
meeting which will be held on November 24, 1997. A twenty (20) minute
appointment has been set aside for you at 10:30 a.m. If you have any questions
concerning your project you should attend the DCC meeting.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Christer
Westman at (760) 438-1161, extension 4448.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
GARY'E. WAYNE
Assistant Planning Director
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Mike Howes
Suite 120
2386 Faraday Ave
Carlsbad CA 92008
2075 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 - (619) 438-1161 • FAX (619) 438-O894
October 28, 1997
TO: CHRISTER WESTMAN, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
FROM: Associate Engineer Quon
CONDITIONS TRANSMITTAL
SEAPOINTE RESORT - PHASE II, CT 97-06/CP 97-04/CUP 93-04E/CDP 97-07/SDP 94-04
The Engineering Department has completed its review of the subject project. The Engineering
Department is recommending that the project be approved subject to the following conditions:
General
38. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the developer shall comply with the
requirements of the City's anti-graffiti program for wall treatments if and when such a
program is formerly established by the City.
42. NOTE: Unless specifically stated in the condition, all of the following
engineering conditions upon the approval of this proposed major
subdivision must be met prior to approval of a final map.
45. The developer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents,
officers, and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its
agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void or null an approval of the City,
the Planning Commission or City Engineer which has been brought against the City
within the time period provided for by Section 66499.37 of the Subdivision Map Act.
46. Prior to hauling dirt or construction materials to or from any proposed construction site
within this project, the developer shall submit to and receive approval from the City
Engineer for the proposed haul route. The developer shall comply with all conditions
and requirements the City Engineer may impose with regards to the hauling operation.
Fees/Agreements
49. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any buildable lot within the subdivision, the
property owner shall pay a one-time special development tax in accordance with City
Council Resolution No. 91-39.
50. The developer shall pay all current fees and deposits required.
51. The owner of the subject property shall execute an agreement holding the City harmless
regarding drainage across the adjacent property.
56. Prior to approval of any grading or building permits for this project, the owner shall give
written consent to the annexation of the area shown within the boundaries of the
subdivision plan into the existing City of Carlsbad Street Lighting and Landscaping
District No. 1 on a form provided by the City.
Grading
58. Based upon a review of the proposed grading and the grading quantities shown on the
tentative map, a grading permit for this project appears to be required. The developer
must submit and receive approval for grading plans in accordance with City codes and
standards prior to issuance of a building permit for the project.
Dedications/Improvements
65. Right-of-way shall be dedicated by the owner along the project frontage on Surfside
Lane based on a center line to right-of-way width of thirty (30) feet and in conformance
with City of Carlsbad Standards.
65. Eleven (11) feet shall be dedicated by the owner along the project frontage on Island
Way based on a center line to right-of-way width of twenty-eight (28) feet and in
conformance with City of Carlsbad Standards.
67. Direct access rights for all lots abutting Island Way shall be waived on the final map.
70. The developer shall comply with the City's requirements of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The developer shall provide best
management practices as referenced in the "California Storm Water Best Management
Practices Handbook" to reduce surface pollutants to an acceptable level prior to
discharge to sensitive areas. Plans for such improvements shall be approved by the
City Engineer. Said plans shall include cbut not be limited to notifying prospective
owners and tenants of the following:
a. All owners and tenants shall coordinate efforts to establish or work with
established disposal programs to remove and properly dispose of toxic and
hazardous waste products.
b. Toxic chemicals or hydrocarbon compounds such as gasoline, motor oil,
antifreeze, solvents, paints, paint thinners, wood preservatives, and other such
fluids shall not be discharged into any street, public or private, or into storm drain
or storm water conveyance systems. Use and disposal of pesticides, fungicides,
herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers and other such chemical treatments shall meet
Federal, State, County and City requirements as prescribed in their respective
containers.
c. Best Management Practices shall be used to eliminate or reduce surface
pollutants when planning any changes to the landscaping and surface
improvements.
71. Plans, specifications, and supporting documents for all public improvements shall be
prepared to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. In accordance with City Standards, the
developer shall install, or agree to install and secure with appropriate security as
provided by law, improvements shown on the tentative map and the following
improvements:
a. Curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving, and street lights to complete full width street
improvements along the project frontage on Surfside Lane.
b. Curb, gutter, sidewalk, paving, and street lights to complete full width street
improvements along the project frontage on Island Way.
A list of the above improvements shall be placed on an additional map sheet on the final
map per the provisions of Sections 66434.2 of the Subdivision Map Act. Improvements
listed above shall be constructed within 18 months of approval of the secured
improvement agreement or such other time as provided in said agreement.
• Prior to issuance of building permit, the developer shall file and receive approval
of a boundary adjustment application from the City with the purpose of merging
the project site with the adjacent lot to the north.
Final Map Notes
78. Note(s) to the following effect(s) shall be placed on the final map as non-mapping data:
78.C.2.The owner of this property on behalf of itself and all of its successors in interest
has agreed to hold harmless and indemnify the City of Carlsbad from any action
that may arise through any geological failure, ground water seepage or land
subsidence and subsequent damage that may occur on, or adjacent to, this
subdivision due to its construction, operation or maintenance.
78.D. No structure, fence, wall, tree, shrub, sign, or other object over 30 inches above
the street level may be placed or permitted to encroach within the area identified
as a sight distance corridor in accordance with City Standard Public Street-
Design Criteria, Section 8.B.3. The underlying property owner shall maintain this
condition.
Code Reminder
The project is subject to all applicable provisions of local ordinances, including but not limited to
the following:
79. The developer shall exercise special care during the construction phase of this project to
prevent offsite siltation. Planting and erosion control shall be provided in accordance
with the Carlsbad Municipal Code and the City Engineer.
If you have questions regarding any of the comments above, please contact me at extension
4380.
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KENNETH W. QUON
Associate Engineer
C: City Engineer
Bob Wojcik, Principal Civil Engineer
GRAND PACIFIC RESORTS
October 15,1997
Mr. Christer Westman, Associate Planner
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Community Planning Department
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad CA 92009-1576
Re: Your Letter of October 9,1997
Dear Christer:
We accept your request for a ninety-day extension to adopt or deny our request on the Seapointe
Resort extension.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
GRAND PACIFIC RESORTS
timothy J. Stripi
Co-President
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cc: Mike Howes
5O5O AVENIDA ENCINAS. SUITE 2OO * CARLSBAD. CA 92OO8 * TELEPHONE 76O-43I-85OO * FACSIMILE 76O-43I-458O
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
October 9, 1997
Tim Stripe
Grand Pacific Resorts
5050 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA. 92008
OCT I 4
SUBJECT: CT 37-06- SEAPOiNTE RESORT EXTENSION
Dear Tim:
Current California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regulations require that a project
Negative Declaration be completed and adopted or denied within 180 days of being
deemed complete (October 25, 1997 in this case). However, the project Negative
Declaration will not be considered for approval by the Planning Commission until
December.
CEQA allows for a reasonable extension of the time period in the event that compelling
circumstances justify additional time and the project applicant consents thereto. I
suggest that we agree to a ninety day extension. Please consider the request and
inform me as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
CHRISTER WESTMAN
Associate Planner
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2075 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (760) 438-1161 • FAX (76O) 438-O894
FROM 9.12.1997 14:19 P. 2
Hofman Planning
Associates
Planning Project Management Fiscal Analysis
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 12, 1997
TO: Christer Westman
CC: Michael Holzmiller
Gary Wayno
FROM: Mike Howes; (NC)
SUBJECT: PARKING ON SURFSIDE LANE ADJACENT TO THE SEAPOINTE
RESORT
This memo is a follow up to the parking study that we sent you last week for the
Seapointe Expansion project. On Wednesday September 10,1997 it was observed
that although there were a number of vacant parking spaces at the parking lot adjacent
to the north end of the Carlsbad State Campground, beach goers were parking on
Surfside Lane and walking across the street to use the beach. Previously, it was our
opinion that the only reason that beach goers were parking on Surfside Lane adjacent
to the Seapointe project was due to the lack of parking adjacent to the beach.
Tim Stripe spent some time talking to a number of the people that were parking on
Surfside Lane and asked them why they were parking on Surfside when there was
parking available at the north end of the campground adjacent to the beach. The
people parking there said that there were a number of reasons that they preferred to
park on Surfside Lane, rather than the parking adjacent to the beach.
1. They said they like the fact that Surfside Lane is cleaner then the parking lot
adjacent to the beach, they could get out of their cars on to a nice clean
sidewalk rather than a dirty parking lot with broken asphalt, glass and pot holes;
2. From Surfside Lane they can safely cross Carlsbad Boulevard and enter the
State Campgrounds through the gate at the north end of the park. From there it
is a short walk to use a stairway to access the beach. Many people felt that this
was a safer option than climbing down the primitive dirt trails in front of the
parking lot;
3. They like to use the showers and the bathrooms at the State Park. When they
walk through the campground to use the stairway they walk right past the
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bathrooms and showers. As you are aware there are no restrooms or showers
at the beach north of the campground;
4. They feel that their cars are safer left alone on Surfside Lane rather than in the
parking lot directly off of Carlsbad Boulevard; and,
5. They can use Seapointe Resort's outside showers and Jacuzzi before the jump
in their cars and drive home.
In light of this information, it seems that it does not matter what time of the year it is or
how many empty parking spaces there are at the beach parking lot, a certain per
centage of beach goers will continue to park along Surfside Lane. There is nothing the
Seapointe Resort can do to control the public from parking on public streets. These
streets are providing convenient parking for the public when they go to the beach. This
is one of the goals of Carlsbad's Coastal Program. The Seapointe Resort should not
be punished because of people parking adjacent to their project when they go to the
beach.
Please call me if you have any questions or need any additional information.
***END***
RECEIVED
Hofman Planning SEP031997
Associates
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PLANNING DEPT.
Planning Project Management Fiscal Analysis
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 3, 1997
TO: Christer Westman
FROM: Mike Howes
SUBJECT: Seapointe Resort Parking Study
The purpose of this memo is to clarify some misconceptions regarding parking on the public
streets adjacent to the Seapointe Resort. The attached Exhibits "A" -"C" are based on
observations by Tim Stripe and the staff at Seapointe Resort. These observations were made
during the months of July and August when parking demand in this area would be at its highest.
Exhibit "A" is a parking count for Surfside Lane which was carried out between July 2, 1997 and
August 25, 1997. Parking counts on Surfside Lane were made at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 3:00
p.m. each day. These hours represent the hours when most sales activity would be taking place.
Exhibit "A" shows parking spaces used by sales/operations staff, day use and public beach users.
For the purpose of this study, "day use" can be defined as any timeshare owner who came to use
the timeshare facilities for the day, but who was not staying overnight. "Public Beach" use can be
defined as people who were not timeshare owners, but who simply came to the area to park on
the public street in front of Seapointe Resort and walk to the beach. Sales/operational staff
includes the sales personal as well as the hospitality staff at the resort.
Exhibit "B" is a parking count for Seapointe Resort's parking garage which was carried out
between August 10, 1997 and August 25, 1997. Parking counts in the parking garage were made
at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day. Exhibit B shows the occupancy rate for the timeshare units
and the day use log book count. Exhibit "B" also shows the number of parking spaces used by
guests, employees, other, and the number of spaces which were open. In this case other refers to
cars whose ownership could not be determined. As Exhibit "B" shows, at 11:00 a.m. an 3:00
p.m. many of the parking spaces in the parking garage were vacant. Only once during the entire
period of observation were there more day users than vacant parking spaces in the parking
garage. Most of the time there were usually enough vacant parking spaces in the underground
parking garage to provide parking for three times as many day users as those using the facilities.
Exhibit "C" is the day use log book between July 27, 1997 and August 25, 1997. All day users
are required to sign in when they use the facilities. Day users are then given a placard to put on
the dashboard of their vehicle. They are also directed to use the underground parking garage.
This log book was used to provide the day use information provided in Exhibit "A".
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As mentioned previously, day users are directed to park in the underground parking garage, as are
the employees and sales staff. People attending sales presentations are requested to use the valet
parking which will park their cars on the property being leased from the City on the west side of
Surfside Lane. The majority of the people cooperate with these instructions, but there is always a
certain % that prefer to park on the street. However, this study shows that there is always
sufficient parking to accommodate them in either the parking garage or the property being leased
from the City.
Based on the information provided by these exhibits and the observations of the staff at the
Seapointe Resort the following conclusions can be made:
1. The beach north of the Carlsbad State Beach Campground is one of the best
beaches in Carlsbad and there is inadequate beach parking provided west of
Carlsbad Boulevard adjacent to this beach.
2. The vast majority of the parking on the public streets adjacent to the Seapointe
Resort is created by people using the adjacent public beach on a daily basis. This
situation is occurring because the development of the Seapointe Resort provided
parking on public streets with a safe signalized access to the adjacent beach.
3. There is more than adequate parking in the parking garage and leased parking lot
to accommodate the daily users of the resort as well as any sales personal. The
managers of the Seapointe Resort can request that these people park in the parking
garage, and most of them will, but there is always as certain small per centage that
will not comply.
4. The public streets are serving one of the goals of the City - providing safe,
convenient parking for people using the adjacent public beach.
5. The perceived parking congestion on these streets has been created by beach users,
not the Seapointe Resort.
6. It is estimated that the project should be sold out by January, 1999 and all sales
activity will cease at this site. This will free up even more parking.
If you have any questions or need additional information please feel free to call me at 438-1465.
cc: Michael Holzmiller
Gary Wayne
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 7/2 - 7/5/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
Sunday
10:00 12:00 3:00
Monday
10:00 12:00 3:00
Tuesday
10:00 12:00 3:00
Wednesday
10:00
0
0
1
12:00
1
0
5
3:00
0
0
15
Thursday
10:00
0
0
0
12:00
0
0
8
3:00
0
0
10
Friday
10:00
c
3
5
12:00
1
10
12
3:00
O
15
16
Saturday
10:00
S
2
12:00
e
2
32
3:00
d
32
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 7/6 - 7/12/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
Sunday
10:00
2
0
2
12:00
3
1
28
3:00
2
0
29
Monday
10:00
0
0
0
12:00
0
0
8
3:00
0
0
10
Tuesday
10:00
0
0
0
12:00
0
0
10
3:00
0
0
14
Wednesday
10:00
0
0
0
12:00
0
0
13
3:00
0
0
11
Thursday
10:00
0
0
0
12:00
0
2
9
3:00
0
0
15
Friday
10:00
0
0
1
12:00
0
1
20
3:00
0
0
20
Saturday
10:00
2
10
3
12:00
3
8
32
3:00
5
13
32
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 7/13 - 7/19/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
Sunday
10:00
0
1
5
12:00
0
2
30
3:00
0
3
39
Monday
10:00
0
0
1
12:00
1
4
5
3:00
4
5
11
Tuesday
10:00
0
0
3
12:00
0
2
1
3:00
3
2
13
Wednesday
10:00
0
0
0
12:00
0
4
15
3:00
0
4
19
Thursday
10:00
0
0
0
12:00
2
1
10
3:00
1
4
18
Friday
10:00
1
6
1
12:00
2
3
8
3:00
2
3
15
Saturday
10:00
0
0
9
12:00
0
3
27
3:00
0
8
38
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 7/20 - 7/26/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
Sunday
10:00
0
0
6
12:00
2
8
50
3:00
0
10
53
Monday
10:00
0
0
4
12:00
6
5
16
3:00
5
4
17
Tuesday
10:00
3
0
0
12:00
5
6
18
3:00
6
7
14
Wednesday
10:00
4
0
0
12:00
3
7
15
3:00
4
6
12
Thursday
10:00
3
0
2
12:00
4
8
15
3:00
5
9
18
Friday
10:00
4
0
7
12:00
3
8
11
3:00
1
8
20
Saturday
10:00
0
0
5
12:00
1
9
40
3:00
1
8
56
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 7/27 - 8/2/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
Sunday
10:00
0
2
4
12:00
0
7
48
3:00
0
9
58
Monday
10:00
0
0
5
12:00
2
5
25
3:00
0
4
30
Tuesday
10:00
1
0
2
12:00
3
3
18
3:00
0
5
19
Wednesday
10:00
0
1
3
12:00
1
6
17
3:00
0
7
21
Thursday
10:00
0
0
1
12:00
3
7
14
3:00
0
6
29
Friday
10:00
0
1
5
12:00
1
3
20
3:00
2
4
24
Saturday
10:00
0
1
5
12:00
0
4
50
3:00
0
8
60
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 8/3 - 8/9/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
Sunday
10:00
0
1
2
12:00
0
8
35
3:00
0
7
50
Monday
10:00
8
2
3
12:00
2
6
20
3:00
4
2
25
Tuesday
10:00
0
1
2
12:00
2
5
15
3:00
1
4
21
Wednesday
10:00
0
2
4
12:00
3
9
19
3:00
2
6
22
Thursday
10:00
2
1
4
12:00
0
3
15
3:00
0
5
17
Friday
10:00
3
2
3
12:00
2
6
18
3:00
1
8
20
Saturday
10:00
0
3
3
12:00
0
2
49
3:00
0
2
50
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 8/10 - 8/16/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
West Dirt Lot*
Sunday
10:00
0
1
6
10
12:00
0
6
40
30
3:00
0
7
51
35
Monday
10:00
0
1
5
2
12:00
0
4
20
3
3:00
0
5
29
3
Tuesday
10:00
0
0
7
0
12:00
0
3
19
4
3:00
0
4
23
3
Wednesday
10:00
0
0
5
0
12:00
0
4
21
1
3:00
0
5
27
3
Thursday
10:00
0
0
5
1
12:00
0
3
18
4
3:00
0
7
25
9
Friday
10:00
0
1
8
1
12:00
0
3
12
5
3:00
0
5
29
7
Saturday
10:00
0
2
4
8
12:00
0
5
42
29
3:00
0
6
52
37
*West Lot Capacity: 50-60 cars
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 8/17 - 8/23/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
West Dirt Lot
Sunday
10:00
3
2
5
10
12:00
1
6
50
17
3:00
1
9
58
30
Monday
10:00
0
0
2
1
12:00
0
4
30
7
3:00
0
8
32
9
Tuesday
10:00
0
0
4
2
12:00
1
1
22
7
3:00
0
0
33
6
Wednesday
10:00
0
0
5
1
12:00
0
0
29
10
3:00
0
0
35
15
Thursday
10:00
0
1
5
3
12:00
0
0
38
10
3:00
0
0
40
20
Friday
10:00
2
1
5
7
12:00
4
5
28
15
3:00
3
4
36
21
Saturday
10:00
3
3
6
10
12:00
5
4
56
27
3:00
2
2
57
30
Parking Count on Surfside Lane
Week of 8/24 - 8/30/97
Sales/Operations
Staff
Day Use
Public Beach
West Dirt Lot
Sunday
10:00
0
2
11
7
12:00
0
4
37
26
3:00
0
1
48
32
Monday
10:00
0
0
3
3
12:00
0
1
17
9
3:00
0
1
22
8
Tuesday
10:00 12:00 3:00
Wednesday
10:00 12:00 3:00
Thursday
10:00 12:00 3:00
Friday
10:00 12:00 3:00
Saturday
10:00 12:00 3:00
Parking Count in Garage
Week of 8/10 - 8/16/97
Occupancy
Count
Day Use Log
Book Count
Guest
Employee
Other
Open
Sunday
89.4
11
11:00 am
31
7
2
59
3:00 pm
27
19
3
50
Monday
90.9
5
11:00 am
32
5
1
55
3:00 pm
28
3
8
60
Tuesday
95.5
11
11:00 am
31
8
5
55
3:00 pm
30
6
4
59
Wednesday
98.5
6
11:00 am
34
5
6
54
3:00 pm
31
4
6
58
Thursday
98.5
9
11:00 am
31
9
7
52
3:00 pm
26
6
5
62
Friday
95.5
6
11:00 am
29
7
4
59
3:00pm
26
6
3
64
Saturday
95.5
22
11:00 am
17
8
6
68
3:00pm
21
17
5
56
Parking Count in Garage
Week of 8/17 - 8/23/97
Occupancy
Count
Day Use Log
Book Count
Guest
Operations
Employee
Sales Employee
Other
Open
Sunday
84.9
15
11:00 am
25
8
24
8
34
3:00 pm
38
10
28
11
12
Monday
90.9
13
11:00 am
32
7
5
13
42
3:00 pm
28
6
8
9
48
Tuesday
92.4
3
11:00 am
34
7
6
8
44
3:00 pm
37
7
6
7
42
Wednesday
87.9
1
11:00 am
29
5
5
9
51
3:00 pm
33
4
7
6
49
Thursday
92.4
3
11:00 am
32
5
4
6
52
3:00 pm
33
5
5
3
53
Friday
96.8
9
11:00 am
31
6
5
3
54
3:00 pm
29
7
4
2
57
Saturday
98.5
10
11:00 am
16
8
21
5
49
3:00 pm
19
6
17
4
53
Parking Count in Garage
Week of 8/24 - 8/30/97
Occupancy
Count
Day Use Log
Book Count
Guest
Operations
Employee
Sales Employee
Other
Open
Sunday
77.3
8
11:00 am
15
7
17
2
58
3:00 pm
19
9
19
1
51
Monday
98
3
11:00 am
30
6
3
3
57
3:00 pm
40
8
4
2
45
Tuesday
11:00 am 3:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am 3:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am 3:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am 3:00pm
Saturday
11:00 am 3:00 pm
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DEPARTMENT
Augusts, 1997
Mr. Robert T. Johnson, Jr., P.E.
Traffic Engineer
CITY OF CARLSBAD
Engineering Department
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad CA 92009-1576
Re: Illegal Posting of "No Parking"
Dear Bob:
Thank you for your letter of July 17, 1997. I apologize for the confusion that our staff may have
caused by posting unapproved "No Parking" signs along Surfside Lane. Many times, especially on
weekends, the parking on Surfside Lane is very intense. In the majority of all instances, the parking
is not related to our project. Rather, it is the beach goers. This has been especially the case since
the dredging of the Batiquitos Lagoon, which has resulted in a very nice beach for the public to
enjoy, and in turn has intensified the use and the need for additional parking.
Again, Bob, thank you for your letter. Please know that we will do everything possible to abide by
the parking standards imposed by the City.
Very truly yours,
jRAND PACIF SORTS, INC.
Timothy J. S
Co-President
TJS/cj
cc: Mike Howes
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Engineering Department
July 17, 1997
Tim Stripe
GRAND PACIFIC RESORTS
5050 Avenida Encinas, Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ILLEGAL POSTING OF "NO PARKING" ON A PUBLIC STREET
Employees of the valet service for Seapointe Resort have been observed placing white cones
in the cul-de-sac on Surfside Lane in front of the resort and also on the northbound ramp to
Carlsbad Boulevard. These cones indicate NO PARKING TOW AWAY and are intended to
reserve private parking on a public street.
The practice of illegally posting a NO PARKING zone in the public right-of-way by your valet
service must cease immediately. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 10.16.010 indicates that
"the City Traffic Engineer shall have the exclusive power and duty to place and maintain or
cause to be placed and maintained official traffic control devices...". Furthermore, the
placement of the cones is a violation of State law as defined in the California Vehicle Code.
Please direct your valet service to immediately stop placing the cones in the public right-of-way
and not in any way attempt to control or direct traffic in the public right-of-way for private
purposes. While we do not expect this issue to continue, any cones or other devices placed in
the public right-of-way by your staff or valet service will be removed by City forces without
notice.
It is my understanding that this issue has previously been brought to your attention,
cooperation in the matter is appreciated.
Your
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ROBERT T. JOHNSON, JR., P.E.
Traffic Engineer
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City Engineer
Planning Director
Assistant Planning Director
Principal Building Inspector
2075 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (619) 438-1161 • FAX (619) 438-0894
July 14, 1997
TO: PLANNING DIRECTOR
FROM: Traffic Engineer
ILLEGAL PARKING RESTRICTION INITIATED BY CARLSBAD SEAPOINTE
On Saturday afternoon, July 12, 1997 about 3:00 p.m., I noticed that individuals from
Sunset Valet had placed white cones in a portion of Surfside Lane and at the end of the
cul-de-sac for Surfside Lane.
The Carlsbad Seapointe Resort is adjacent to this road on the east side. An individual
from Sunset Valet told me that "the City" told them to put the cones in the street to
reserve parking for valet parking only. The white cones indicate NO PARKING except
for valet parking. These cones were in the street again this morning.
I would be surprised if Seapointe officials have been authorized by staff to use public
street parking for their private valet purposes. If this is an illegal action on their part, it
should be immediately addressed as a CUP violation, coastal parking issue, etc. If they
are authorized for the valet parking in this manner, I would appreciate knowing this so
as not to bring this to your attention again.
ROBERT T. JOHNSON, JR., P.E.
Traffic Engineer
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City Engineer
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May 20, 1997
Ms. Christer Westman
Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
2075 Las Palmas Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Re: CT 97-06 Seapointe Resort Expansion
Dear Ms. Westman:
North County Transit District (NCTD) has reviewed the above referenced project and has the
following comment:
As part of the first phase of the Seapointe Resort development, two bus turnouts were
constructed at Carlsbad Boulevard & Island Way (Descanso Blvd.). These turnouts have been
utilized by NCTD since the completion of the intersection improvements. At this time, NCTD
would like to request the installation of two non-advertising benches (one at each bus stop).
These benches will improve the existing bus stops for bus riders.
Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to comment on this project. If you have any
questions please contact me at 967-2859.
Sincerely,
Chris Schmidt
Assistant Planner
cc: Paul Price
Tom Lichterman
seapointdoc
NORTH COUNTY TKflNSIT QISTKICT
311 Sooth Tremont Street, Oceonside, CA 92054
619-967-2828
CITY OF CARLSBAD REVIEW AND COMMENT MEMO
DATE:
TO:
APRIL 24, 1997 REVISED PLAN
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
*POLICE DEPARTMENT - J. SASWAY
*FIRE DEPARTMENT - MIKE SMITH
*BUILDING DEPARTMENT - PAT KELLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES - MARK STEYAERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES - VIRGINIA McCOY
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
LANDSCAPE PLANCHECK CONSULTANT - LARRY BLACK
; SCHOOL DISTRICT
*NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT - Planning Department
SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC - BICH TRAN (Memo Only)
'ALWAYS SENT EXHIBITS
FROM: Planning Department
REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT ON APPLICATION NO.
NOTE: Please use this number on all correspondence.
CT 97-06
PROJECT TITLE:
APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
SEAPOINTE EXPANSION
GRAND PACIFIC RESORTS
ADD 17 TIMESHARE UNITS
Please review and submit written comments and/or conditions to:
CHRISTER WESTMAN the Project Planner in the Planning Department. 2075 Las
Palmas Drive, by s-8-97 If not received by that date, it will be assumed that you
have no comment and the proposal has your endorsement as submitted. If you have
any questions, please contact c. WESTMAN at 438-1161, extension
THANK YOU
COMMENTS:- /
PLANS ATTACHED FRM0020 5/94
ITER DISTRICT
5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, Ca 92008
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL!
To:
^Engineering Department
Tel. No. (619) 438-3367
STATUS;
D Preliminary D Use
D Resubmit D File
D Revised D Comment
D Approved D Approval
TRANSMITTAL!
O Improvement Plans (Sheet of
D Corrections
D Additions
G Omissions
D Remarks
Sheets)
D Easement Plat and Description and/or Tract Map
D Original Mylars (Sheet of Sheets)
D Cost Estimate ^
PROCESS AS FOLLOWS;
D Return P.C. and Set of Prints
D Submit Tract Map/Plat & Description
D Submit Soils Report
D Submit Title Report (6 Mo. Max. Age)
D Submit Cost Estimate
D Submit Fee Amount of $
D Obtain Fire Marshal's Signature
REMARKS:
D Submit Orig. Mylars for Dist. Approval
D Submit Set/s of Approved I.P.'s
and One (1) Set of Reproducible 3 Mil
Dbl. Matte Blk. Diazo Mylar (No Sepia)
D Submit 3 1/2 or 5 1/4 Disk of AutoCad
Rel 12/13 or DXF File
Sirtcer
CC:
Richard Goedert
EngiAeering Technician
Carlsbad
Municipal Water District
5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Engineering: (619) 438-3367
Administration: (619) 438-2722
FAX: 431-1601
Date:
Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009
TO:
, _ £tf£K^T~ CMWD
SUBJECT:
In response to your inquiry of s^-—^^HV,^ <-•-* , \ JyJT^ ,the District
has reviewed subject project and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District conditions for
potable water, reclaimed water and sewer systems are as follows:
1. The entire potable water system, reclaimed water system and sewer system shall be
evaluated in detail to insure that adequate capacity, pressure and flow demands can
be met.
2. The Developer shall be responsible for all fees, deposits and charges which will be
collected before and/or at the time of issuance of the building permit. The San
Diego County Water Authority capacity charge will be collected at issuance of
application for meter installation.
"Serving Carlsbad for over 40 years"
Page 2
City of Carlsbad
3. Sequentially, the Developers Engineer shall do the following:
A. Meet with the City Fire Marshal and establish the fire protection
requirements. Also obtain G.P.M. demand for domestic and irrigational needs
from appropriate parties.
B. Prepare a colored reclaimed water use area map and submit to the Planning
Department for processing and approval.
C. Prior to the preparation of sewer, water and reclaimed water improvement
plans, a meeting must be scheduled with the District Engineer for review,
comment and approval of the preliminary system layouts and usages (ie -
GPM - EDU).
4. This project is approved upon the expressed condition that building permits will not
be issued for development of the subject property unless the water district serving the
development determines that adequate water service and sewer facilities are available
at the time of application for such water service and sewer permits will continue to
be available until time of occupancy. This note shall be placed on the final map.
5.-CUL,
If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned.
Richard Goedert'
Engineering Technician
RG:jm
City of Carlsblh 971 15
Fire Department Bureau of Prevention
Plan Review: Requirements Category: Fire Conditions
Date of Report: Thursday, Mays, 1997
Contact Name Christer Westman
Reviewed by:
CA
Address
City, State
Bldg. Dept. No.
Job Name Seapointe Expansion
Planning No. CT97-06
Job Address Carlsbad Ste. or Bldg. No.
Approved - The item you have submitted for review has been approved. The approval is
based on plans; information and/or specifications provided in your submittal;
therefore any changes to these items after this date, including field modifica-
tions, must be reviewed by this office to insure continued conformance with
applicable codes. Please review carefully all comments attached, as failure
to comply with instructions in this report can result in suspension of permit to
construct or install improvements.
Disapproved - Please see the attached report of deficiencies. Please make corrections to
plans or specifications necessary to indicate compliance with applicable
codes and standards. Submit corrected plans and/or specifications to this
office for review.
For Fire Department Use Only
Review 1 st_2nd 3rd
CFD Job# 97115 File#_
Other Agency ID
2560 Orion Way Carlsbad, California 92008 (619) 931-2121
Requirements Category: ^Rre Conditions 971 15
Deficiency Item: Pending 01 Building Permits
Prior to the issuance of building permits, complete building plans shall be approved by the Fire
Department.
Proposed language:
Prior to issuance of building permits, the Fire Department shall evaluate building plans for
conformance with applicable fire and life safety requirements of the state and local Fire Codes.
Deficiency Item: Pending 02 Hydrants
Additional on-site public water mains and fire hydrants are required.
Proposed change for Industrial and multi family:
Provide additional public fire hydrants at intervals of 300 feet along public streets and private
driveways. Hydrants should be located at street intersections when possible, but should be
positioned no closer than 100 feet from terminus of a street or driveway.
Proposed change for single family residences:
Provide additional public fire hydrants at intervals of 500 feet along public streets and/or private
driveways. Hydrants should be located at street intersections when possible, but should be
positioned no closer than 100 feet from terminus of a street or driveway.
Deficiency Item: Pending 03 Site Plan/Hydrants
Applicant shall submit a site plan to the Fire Department for approval, which depicts location of
required, proposed and existing public water mains and fire hydrants. The plan should include
off-site fire hydrants within 200 feet of the project.
Deficiency Item: Pending 04 Site plan/access
Applicant shall submit a site plan depicting emergency access routes, driveways and traffic
circulation for Fire Department approval.
Deficiency Item: Pending 05 Access during construction
An all weather, unobstructed access road suitable for emergency service vehicles shall be provided
and maintained during construction. When in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the access road has
become unserviceable due to inclement weather or other reasons, he may, in the interest of public
safety, require that construction operations cease until the condition is corrected.
Deficiency Item: Pending 06 Combustible construction materials on site
All required water mains, fire hydrants and appurtenances shall be operational before combustible
building materials are located on the construction site.
Deficiency Item: Pending 07 Security gate systems
Prior to final inspection, all security gate systems controlling vehicular access shall be equipped with
a "Knox", key-operated emergency entry device. Applicant shall contact the Fire Prevention Bureau
for specifications and approvals prior to installation.
Page 2 May 8, 1997
Requirements Category: Ire Conditions w 97115
Deficiency Item: Pending 08 Fire lanes
Prior to building occupany, private roads and driveways which serve as required access for
emergency service vehicles shall be posted as fire lanes in accordance with the requirements of
section 17.04.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Deficiency Item: Pending 09 Brush clearance
Native vegetation which presents a fire hazard to structures shall be modified or removed in
accordance with the specifications contained in the City of Carlsbad Landscape Guidelines Manual.
Applicant shall submit a Fire Suppression plan to the Fire Department for approval.
Proposed new condition
Prior to issuance of the building permit, the applicant shall obtain fire department approval of a
wildland fuel management plan. The plan shall clearly indicate methods proposed to mitigate and
manage fire risk associated with native vegetation growing within 60 feet of structures. The plan
shall reflect the standards presented in the fire suppression element of the City of Carlsbad
Landscape Guidelines Manual.
more below
Prior to occupancy of buildings, all wildland fuel mitigation activities must be complete, and the
condition of all vegetation within 60 feet of structures found to be in conformance with an approved
wildland fuel management plan.
Deficiency Item: Pending 10 Fire protection systems-sprinklers, alarms, standpipes
Plans and/or specifications for fire alarm systems, fire hydrants, automatic fire sprinkler systems and
other fire protection systems shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to
construction.
Proposed language
All buildings having an aggregate floor area in excess of 10,000 square feet must be protected by
automatic fire sprinkler systems. Plans and specifications must be approved by the fire department,
and a permit obtained prior to installation.
Proposed multifamily residential buildings must be protected by fire alarm systems. Plans and
specifications must be approved, and a permit obtained prior to installation.
Deficiency Item: Pending 11 Sprinklers required for buildings over 10,000 sq ft in area
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in buildings having an aggregate floor
area exceeding 10,000 square feet.
Delete
Deficiency Item: Pending 12 Emergency response maps
The applicant shall provide a street map which conforms to the following requirements: A 400 scale
photo-reduction mylar, depicting proposed improvements and at least two existing intersections or
streets. The map shall also clearly depict street centerlines, hydrant locations and street names.
Deficiency Item: Pending 13 Monument sign
A monument sign shall be installed at the entrance to the driveway or private street indicating the
addresses of the buildings on site.
Page 3 05/08/97
CITY OF CARLSBAD REVIEW AND COMMENT MEMO
DATE:
TO:
APRIL 2U. 1997 REVISED PLAN
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
'POLICE DEPARTMENT - J. SASWAY
*FIRE DEPARTMENT - MIKE SMITH
*BUILDING DEPARTMENT - PAT KELLEY
COMMUNITY SERVICES - MARK STEYAERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES - VIRGINIA McCOY
* CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRIC
LANDSCAPE PLANCHECK CONSULTANT - LARRY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
*NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT - Planning Department
SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC - BICH TRAN (Memo Only)
*ALWAYS SENT EXHIBITS
FROM: Planning Department
REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT ON APPLICATION NO.
NOTE: Please use this number on all correspondence.
CT 97-06
PROJECT TITLE:
APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
SEAPOINTE EXPANSION
GRAND PACIFIC RESORTS
ADD 17 TIMESHARE UNITS
Please review and submit written comments and/or conditions to:
CHRISTER WESTMAN the Project Planner in the Planning Department. 2075 Las
Palmas Drive, by 5-8-97 If not received by that date, it will be assumed that you
have no comment and the proposal has your endorsement as submitted. If you have
any questions, please contact c. WESTMAN at 438-1161, extension
THANK YOU
COMMENTS: .
PLANS ATTACHED FRM0020 5/94
Date: May 7,1997
To: Planning Department
From: Police Department/Crime Prevention
Subject: Plan Review-CT 97-06
Plan Review Recommendations
The following are optimal security suggestions provided by the
Carlsbad Police Department. The purpose is to create an atmosphere that is
free from crime opportunities. The recommendations are presented in two
sections, site considerations and building recommendations.
Site Issues
Lighting
It is suggested that aisles, passageways and recesses related to and
within the building complex should be illuminated with an intensity of at least
twenty-five one hundredths (.25) footcandles at the ground level during the
hours of darkness. Lighting devices should be protected by weather and
vandalism-resistant covers.
Open parking lots should be protected by a maintained minimum of one
(1) footcandle of light on the parking surface during the hours of darkness.
White lights provide better vision and surveillance capabilities than do yellow
lights. Yet, yellow lights prevent loitering because they are monochromatic.
Lighting devices should be protected by weather and vandalism covers.
Light enhances surveillance capabilities. Light also provides comfort
for patrons and employees while moving through the property after the hours
of darkness. Appropriate lighting in parking enhances the security of
vehicles.
Landscaping
Exterior landscaping should be kept at a minimal height and fullness
giving police, security services and the general public surveillance capabilities
of the area. Bushes and shrubs should be low profile, not exceeding three
feet in height. There should be space between the bottom of trees and the
tops of bushes or shrubs. Tree canopies should not be lower than five feet.
Landscaping higher than three feet should not be planted in front of windows.
Landscaping should be designed to not detract from lighting. All
entrances should be kept clear of clutter. Perimeter landscaping and burms
should not take away from surveillance into the property.
Security plants can be applied where necessary to prevent loitering and
tampering. For further information on security landscaping contact the police
department's crime prevention unit.
Fences and gates should not be solid but allow surveillance.
Landscaping should not be design to provide access over fences. Thick
foliage along a fence line can conceal a breech in the fence. Further,
landscaping should not provide access to second story balconies.
Addressing
A street number should be displayed prominently on the street side of
the building. The number should be placed in a position that is easily visible
to emergency vehicles to hasten their approach. The numbers should be no
less than four (4) inches in height and should be of a contrasting color to the
building to which they are attached. It is also recommended that the numbers
be illuminated at night.
The unit doors within the complex should have clearly defined
identification.
Building Recommendations
Doors
Hollow steel doors shall have a minimum sixteen U.S. gauge and have
sufficient reinforcement to maintain the designed thickness of the door when
any locking device is installed. Glass doors shall have fully tempered glass or
rated burglary resistant glazing. All exterior door should be protected with
security hardware.
The jamb on all aluminum frame swinging doors shall be so constructed
or protected to withstand 1600 pounds of pressure in both a vertical
distance of three inches and horizontal distance of one inch each side of the
strike, so as to prevent violation of the strike.
All wooden doors into the units should be of solid core construction
with a minimum thickness of one and three-fourths (1-3/4) inches.
Further, all unit doors should be equipped with a single cylinder
deadbolt lock using a 5-pin tumbler that should be connected to the inne r
portion of the lock by connecting screws. The lock should have a one inch
throw that has been designed to withstand a cutting tool attack. The
deadbolt should embed at least three-fourths of an inch into the strike plate.
Finally, the strike plate should be reenforced with a minimum of two, 3 inch
screws.
All entry and exit doors to units should be arranged so that the
occupant has a view of the area immediately outside the door without
opening the door. Except doors requiring a fire protection rating that
prohibits them, such view may be provided by a door viewer having a field of
view of not less than 190 degrees. Mounting height should not exceed fifty-
four inches from the floor. Further, here should not be glass panels within
forty inches of a locking device.
Doors that are partially glass also require a single cylinder deadbolt
lock. Also, they should be equipped with a burglar resistant glaze to prevent
someone from breaking the glass to enter the home.
Sliding Doors
Horizontal sliding doors should be equipped with a metal guide track at
top and bottom. The bottom track should be so designed that the door
cannot be lifted from the track when the door is in the locked position. Also,
the door should also be equipped with security hardware such as a pi
Windows
Movable windows should be equipped with security hardware.
If you have questions or comments regarding this review, please
contact the Crime Prevention Unit. If you would like additional assistance with
regards to building security or employee security issues, please contact the
Business Liaison at 931-2177.
Reviewed by: Jodeene R. Sasway
Crime Prevention Specialist
(619)931-2195
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
April 15, 1997
Mike Howes
Hofman Planning Suite 120
2386 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
SUBJECT: CT 97-06/CDP 97-07/CP 97-04/SDP 94-04(A)/CUP 93-04(E) -
SEAPOINTE RESORT EXPANSION
Thank you for applying for Land Use Permits in the City of Carlsbad. The Planning
Department has reviewed your development applications nos. CT 97-06/CDP 97-07/CP
97-04/SDP 94-04(A)/CUP 93-04(E), as to their completeness for processing.
The application is complete, as submitted. Although the initial processing of your
application may have already begun, the technical acceptance date is acknowledged by
the date of this communication. The City may, in the course of processing the
application, request that you clarify, amplify, correct, or otherwise, supplement the basic
information required for the application. In addition, you should also be aware that
various design issues may exist. These issues must be addressed before this
application can be scheduled for a hearing. The Planning Department will begin
processing your application as of the date of this communication.
Please contact your staff planner, Christer Westman, at (760)438-1161, extension
4448, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting to discuss the application.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
MJH:CW:kr
Gary Wayne File Copy
Adrienne Landers Data Entry
Ken Quon Planning Aide
Bobbie Hoder
2O75 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (619) 438-1161 • FAX (619) 438-0894
ISSUES OF CONCERN
No. CT 97-06/CDP 97-07/CP 97-04/SDP 94-04(A)/CUP 93-04(E)
Planning:
Active uses (BBQs and cabanas) between the proposed buildings and Island Way
should be eliminated.
Physical compatibility of the proposed buildings with the subdivision to the south (La
Costa Downs) should be described in greater detail. I would suggest the preparation of
sections at three or four locations along Island Way which will graphically portray the
transition from La Costa Downs into the Seapointe Resort
Hofman Planning
A i a t
Planning Project Management Fiscal Analysis
March 24, 1997
Christer Westman
Planning Department
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Subject: Seapointe Resort Expansion Project - Coastal Permit
Dear Christer:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm the information I received from you during our telephone
conversation on March 20, 1997. I had called to discuss the need for a Site Development Plan for
the Seapointe Resort expansion project after you informed Stuart Fisk of our office that you
believed an SDP would be required. This conversation lead to a discussion regarding having to
go back to the Coastal Commission for approval of this project.
I stated that we would like to avoid going back to the Coastal Commission for this project. I was
concerned that the more amendments we did to the existing Seapointe Resort, the more likely we
were to have to go to the Coastal Commission. You stated that you do not anticipate that this
project would be going back to the Coastal Commission since we are not amending the previous
Coastal Permit, but that the City would be issuing a new Coastal Permit for this project.
This is an important issue since our timeline and financing would be greatly affected by the
additional three months of processing that would be required to get through Coastal Commission
approval. Based on cur conversation, Grand Pacific Resorts is doing all of their planning and
basing their financing on the City Council approving the Coastal Permit for this project.
Please call me if there are any errors or misunderstandings in this letter.
Sincerely,
Mike Howes
cc. Tim Stripe
2386 Faraday Avenue ° Suite 120 ° Carlsbad ° CA 92008 ° (619)438-1465 ° Fax: (619)438-2443