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1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314
RE: La Costa Greens and La Costa Ridge; CC&Rs
Dear Don:
I have enclosed the final version of the CC&Rs for the above referenced projects. The enclosed
documents incorporate your comments and redlines as well as engineering plan check comments.
In your comments, you had requested that I not provide you with a strikeout/highlighted copy.
However, I have enclosed several pages from both documents to clearly show language that has been
added due to state statutory changes.
The specific changes are as follows:
The Ridge
/I. MM&RP condition 4.427B has been incorporated into the declaration; see page 53 section 7.28.
/2. The correct number of residences is 263. Neighborhood 2.6 will not be part of the Ridge
association. Based on our latest Tentative Map and minor Master Plan amendment applications
we are proposing the following:
Neighborhood 2.1/2.2 =
Neighborhood 2.3/2.4 =
Neighborhood 2.5 =
TOTAL:
93 residences
104 residences
66 residences
263 residences
Minor Master Plan Amendment = Transfer one (1) unit from Neighborhood 2.6 to 2.3/2.4.
3. Lot Number 210 has been inserted into section 1.52 on page 12.
4. The term "Condominium" has been replaced with "Residence" in section 7.33 on page 54.
5. All section references in section 14.3 on page 74 have been modified as requested.
6. The list of exhibits has been corrected. Exhibit "D" (Educational Materials) has been retained.
Mr. Don Neu
February 19, 2004
Page 2 of2
7. Exhibit "B" common maintenance areas has been eliminated. The common maintenance areas
are identified on supplementary declarations as stated in section 1.9 on page 5.
/8. Section 7.24.1 on page 52 has been modified slightly to require maintenance of storm-water
pollution facilities in public rights-of-way that are subject to an encroachment agreement.
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9. Section 7.29 on page 54 has been modified to include language for the Type II.sight distance .
corridor as identified on the final maps in order to be consistent with the engineering plan check
comments received on the Greens. . ,
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1. The .-exhibit designation in section 7.25, page 56 has been changed from "F" to "E".
1. Language to address the Type II sight distance corridor as designated on the final maps has been
added to section 7.29 on page 57 per the engineering plan check comments. - .
3. Section 1.9 on page 5 addresses the engineering plan check concerns regarding maintenance of
private street lights.' If the lights are subject to encroachment agreement, they are the ,
association's responsibility to maintain. .,-..-
Section 8.7 on page 59 has been revised to be consistent with The Ridge to ensure the association
•is responsible to maintain any storm water treatment facilities within the public right-of-way that
is subject to an encroachment agreement.
Should you have any questions to the enclosed, pleasefeel free to contact me directly at (760) 929-
2701 ext. 102. . ' ' ,
Sincerely,- • . •
Morrow Development .
TimO'Grady
Senior Vice President
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I have attached a copy of a letter from Tom Demere of the San Diego Natural History
Museum and a copy of his detailed assessment of paleontological resource potential in
satisfaction of the above referenced mitigation measures. Both documents conclude
that there is no need to conduct paleontological mitigation work during grading of the La
Costa Ridge project.
Bryan Bennett of Jack Henthorn & Associates will be coordinating with you to obtain
your initials on the Conditions of Approval matrix.
Should you have any questions to the attached, please feel free to contact me directly
at (760) 929-2701 ext.102.
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SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
BALBOA PARK - SAN DIEGO SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY - ESTABLISHED 1874
7 July 1999
Ms. Sarah Patterson
Morrow Development
P.O. Box 9000-685
Carlsbad, CA 92018-9000
RE: Paleontological Resources: La Costa Greens, La Costa Ridge, La Costa Oaks
Dear Sarah:
This letter report summarizes the results of my paleontological resource
assessment of the above referenced project sites. The report is based upon a review of
existing published and unpublished geological literature (Weber, 1963; Wilson, 1972;
Eisenberg and Abbott, 1985), a review of museum paleontological records (San Diego
Natural History Museum), and a walkover of the project site (6 July 1999) to field check
the results of the literature and record reviews. Separate discussions are provided below
for the three different projects.
La Costa Greens - The La Costa Greens project site is located east of El Camino
Real, north of Alga Road, and south of Palomar Airport Drive. The project site occupies
a broad alluvial valley with dissected mesa lands forming the western slopes and steeper
volcanic foothills forming the eastern slopes. Bedrock exposures are limited because of
existing improvements (a portion of the La Costa Golf Course occupies the valley floor),
prior agricultural use, and native vegetative cover. The highest point on the project site
(approximately elevation 420 feet) is located in the southeast corner adjacent to existing
residential development. The lowest point (approximately elevation 80 feet) is located
on the valley floor adjacent to Alga Road.
According to existing geological reports the geology of the site consists of early
Cretaceous-aged (125 million years old) metavolcanic rocks (Santiago Peak Volcanics)
and middle Eocene-aged (42-48 million years old) claystones and sandstones (Delmar
Formation, Torrey Sandstone, Friars Formation, Scripps Formation).
The Cretaceous metavolcanic rocks are confined to the southeastern portion of the
project site. During the field walkover, exposures of these rocks were seen to consist of
well indurated volcanic breccia. No fossils were observed in the limited bedrock
exposures Cretaceous rocks and no previous fossil collecting localities are recorded for
the project site. In addition, because of their "fiery" origin, these volcanic breccias are
typically unfossiliferous.
Except for the Holocene alluvium on the valley floor, the remainder of the project
site is underlain by Eocene sedimentary rocks. During the field walkover, exposures of
these rocks were seen to consist of interbedded layers of green claystone, light yellow
fine-grained sandstone, and light gray coarse-grained pebbly sandstone. Existing
geological reports assign these Eocene rocks to either the Delmar Formation and Torrey
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Sandstone (Wilson, 1972) or the Delmar Formation-Friars Formation undifferentiated
and Scripps Formation (Eisenberg and Abbott, 1985). No fossils were observed in the
limited exposures of Eocene rocks and no previous fossil collecting localities are
recorded for the project site. However, significant Eocene fossil collecting localities are
recorded within a one mile radius of the project. These records suggest a high potential
for the exposure of significant paleontological resources during future construction-
related mass excavation work proposed for the project site.
Mitigation of the predicted construction-related impacts can be accomplished
through implementation of a paleontological resource mitigation program. This program
should include the following elements:
[1] attend any pre-construction meetings;
[2] monitoring on a full-time basis all grading operations in the Eocene
sedimentary rocks and inspect cuts for unearthed fossil remains;
[3] salvage remains as they are uncovered;
[4] screenwash selected sites (if discovered) for recovery of small fossil remains;
[5] document the stratigraphic and geologic context of salvaged fossil remains;
[6] remove fossils from the project site;
[7] clean, repair, and sort salvaged fossils for eventual donation to an accredited
institution such as the San Diego natural History Museum:
[8] prepare a final report summarizing the results of the mitigation program. This
report will include a discussion of methods employed, fossils recovered, geologic
context of fossil remains, and significance of mitigation program.
La Costa Ridge - The La Costa Ridge project site is located south of Alga Road,
west of Rancho Santa Fe Road, northwest of San Marcos Creek, and east of El Fuerte
Street. The project site consists of a rugged volcanic and plutonic terrain with the steep-
sided gorge of San Marcos Creek forming the eastern and southern boundaries of the
project site. The gorge (including Box Canyon) provides spectacular bedrock exposures.
Other portions of the project site, however, are covered by native vegetation. The highest
point (approximately elevation 738 feet) is located in the northern portion of the project
site. The lowest point (approximately elevation 80 feet) is located at the mouth of Box
Canyon.
According to existing geological reports (Weber, 1963; Eisenberg and Abbott,
1985) the geology of the site consists of early Cretaceous-aged (125 million years old)
metavolcanic rocks (Santiago Peak Volcanics) and early to late Cretaceous-aged (125 to
90 million years old) coarse-grained plutonic rocks (Peninsular Range Batholith).
The Cretaceous metavolcanic rocks underlie the southern half of the project site,
while Cretaceous plutonic rocks underlie the northern half of the project site. No
previous fossil collecting localities are recorded for the project site. The "fiery" origin
of the metavolcanic and plutonic rocks indicates that these rock units are unfossiliferous
and have a zero paleontological resource potential.
Because of the zero paleontological resource potential of the project site, there
will not be any impacts and therefore no necessity for implementation of a
paleontological resource mitigation program.
La Costa Oaks - The La Costa Oaks project site is located south and southeast of
San Marcos Creek, west of unicorporated county land, and north of City of Encinitas
land. Rancho Santa Fe Road roughly bisects the project site in a north-northeast
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direction. The project site consists of a rugged volcanic and plutonic terrain with the
steep-sided gorge of San Marcos Creek forming the northeastern boundary of the project
site. The highest point (approximately elevation 980 feet) is located in the eastern
portion of the project site. The lowest point (approximately elevation 360 feet) is located
in the gorge of San Marcos Creek.
According to existing geological reports (Weber, 1963; Eisenberg and Abbott,
1985) the geology of the site consists of early Cretaceous-aged (125 million years old)
metavolcanic rocks (Santiago Peak Volcanics) and early to late Cretaceous-aged (125 to
90 million years old) coarse-grained plutonic rocks (Peninsular Range Batholith).
The Cretaceous metavolcanic rocks underlie the southern three-quarters of the
project site, while Cretaceous plutonic rocks underlie the northern one-quarter of the
project site. No previous fossil collecting localities are recorded for the project site. The
"fiery" origin of the metavolcanic and plutonic rocks indicates that these rock units are
unfossiliferous and have a zero paleontological resource potential.
Because of the zero paleontological resource potential of the project site, there
will not be any impacts and therefore no necessity for implementation of a
paleontological resource mitigation program.
In summary, the La Costa Greens project site has a high paleontological resource
potential that will require implementation of a paleontological resource mitigation
program during construction. The La Costa Ridge and La Costa Oaks project sites have
zero paleontological resource potentials and will not require mitigation programs during
construction.
If you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to contact me at
(619)232-3821, ext. 232.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Demere, Ph.D.
Curator, Department of Paleontology
Director, Department of Paleontological Services
References Cited:
Eisenberg, L.I., and P.L. Abbott. 1985. Eocene lithofagies and geologic history, northern San Diego
County. In, P.L. Abbott (ed.), On the Manner of Deposition of the Eocene Strata in northern San
Diego County. San Diego Association of Geologists, fieldtrip guidebook, pp. 19-35.
Weber, F.H., Jr. 1963. Geology and mineral resources of San Diego County. California Division of Mines
and Geology, County Report 3:1-309.
Wilson, K.L. 1972. Eocene and related geology of a portion of the San Luis Rey and Encinitas
quadrangles, San Diego County, California. Unpublished M.A. thesis, University of California,
Riverside, 135 p.
Post Office Box 121390 * San Diego, California 92112-1390 * Telephone 619-232-3821 * FAX 619-232-0248 * www.sdnhm.org
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I have attached an Exhibit showing the existing potential electric sources that can provide
power via overhead power poles as an alternative to diesel/gasoline generators.
Bryan Bennett of Jack Henthorn & Associates will be coordinating with you to obtain your initials
on the Conditions of Approval matrix.
Should you have any questions to the attached, please feel free to contact me directly at (760)
929-2701 ext.102.
cc: Bryan Bennett
1903 Wright Place, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760 929-2701 Fax: 760 929-2705
Villages of La Costa
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Mr. John Maashoff
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE: La Costa Ridge: 99-04-02
Dear John:
Please accept this letter as Morrow Development's response to your question regarding the minor
difference that you noted on Lot 228 between the approved Tentative Map and the proposed Final Map.
The current acreage of Lot 228 is 4.3. The acreage of Lot 228 on the Tentative Map (99-04) is 3.6. The
difference between the proposed lot and the tentative lot is 0.7 acres.
Morrow Development anticipates processing a tentative to further subdivide Lot 228 together with Lots
226, 227 and 229. The total number of lots that will be proposed in the Tentative Map is 93. The total
number of lots allowed by the Master Plan when re-subdividing Lots 226, 227, 228 and 229 is 93.
Therefore, the lot line deviation between the Tentative Map (99-04) and the Final Map (99-04-02) should
be considered substantially conforming to the Tentative Map.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at (760) 929-2701 ext. 102.
Sincerely,
Morrow Development
Tim O'Grady
Senior Vice President
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I have attached a copy of a letter from the project archaeologist stating that all of the
field work required under 4.5-4 of the project MM&RP has been completed.
Additionally, I have requested that the archaeologist commit to a date for the
completion of report to address your concern raised at our meeting on January 8, 2004.
Bryan Bennett of Jack Henthorn & Associates will be coordinating with you to obtain
your initials on the Conditions of Approval matrix.
Should you have any questions to the attached, please feel free to contact me directly
at (760) 929-2701 ext.102.
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1903 Wright Place, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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January 13,2004
Mr. Tim O'Grady
Morrow Development
1903 Wright Place, Suite 180
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Reference: Conclusion of Field Work for Rock Wall Mitigation Requirements for La Cosia Villages
(RECON Number 3719 A)
Dear Mr. O'Grady:
This letter is to inform you that RECON has completed the field ponton of the mitigation requirements
regarding the rock wall alignments on the La Costa Ridge portion of La Costa Villages.
RECON archaeologists Harry Price and Russell Collctt mapped, photographed, and took notes on the two
rock wall segments on Monday, January 12,2004. This fulfilled me field portion of the mitigation
requirements for the La Costa Village development.
A written report detailing the field information gathered and including archival and historic aerial
photographic research results will be submitted to the City of Carlsbad within approximately 30 days.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Harry J. Price
Project Archaeologist
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Enclosed please find the Villages of La Costa Travel Demand Management Plan for
Construction Traffic prepared by Linscott, Law & Greenspan. This management plan is
intended to satisfy Condition 4.9-1 of the Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Should you have any questions to the attached, please feel free to contact me directly
at (760) 929-2701 ext.102.
cc: Bryan Bennett
1903 Wright Place, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760 929-2701 Fax: 760 929-2705
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GREENSPAN
ENGINEERS
VILLAGES OF LA COSTA
TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
INTRODUCTION
The following Travel Demand Management (TDM) plan for construction traffic has been
prepared to maximize the people-moving capability of the transportation system by
either increasing the number of persons in a vehicle, or by influencing the time of, or
need to, travel. To accomplish these types of changes, TDM programs rely on
incentives or disincentives to make these shifts in behavior attractive. An alternative to
individual choice can be achieved by employer's requirements.
GOAL
The primary goal of this plan is to reduce the number of vehicles using the roadway
system while providing a wide variety of mobility options to those who wish to travel.
The objective is to increase the vehicle occupancy rate to 1.5 people per vehicle.
TDM PLAN
A TDM plan can be implemented through one or more of the following choices:
1. Meeting off-site to vanpool on-site
2. Utilizing a rideshare match list
3. Providing on-site food services
4. Sharing a common errand person
5. Having off-peak work schedules
6. Using assigned routes
Meeting at an off-site location, such as a contractor's office, and then vanpooling to the
work site will increase the vehicle occupancy rate. This will also help is reducing the on-
site parking demand, which can also interfere with heavy machinery.
Having a rideshare match list will provide the workers with the information necessary to
carpool.
By providing on-site food services, off-site trips can be reduced or eliminated during the
lunch hour.
LINSCOTT^LAW &;^vi
GREENSPAN
ENGINEERS
Having a common person or a single contractor combining off-site errands will reduce
the overall number of trips originating from the construction site.
Typically, construction work starts and ends at different peak periods as compared to
the commuter peak periods. However, other construction traffic such as deliveries
anticipated during the commuter peak periods could be shifted when possible.
Lastly, as multiple routes are typically available to reach construction sites, requests can
be made to follow specific routes that are less congested and or to avoid community
sensitive routes.
STRATEGIES
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To implement a TDM plan, incentives, disincentives or obligations are necessary.
Examples of TDM strategies include:
1. Providing financial/time incentives
2. Imposing financial/time disincentives
3. Including a contractual obligation
Financial incentives can vary widely; however, with the primary goal would be to create
enough of a monetary incentive that worker would follow a TDM plan. Time incentives
could vary from reducing the workday to shifting the start and end times of the workday.
Disincentives ar e bas ically t he o pposite o f t he inc entives I isted abo ve, which may
include penalties for not following start/end times or for not carpooling.
All construction contracts shall contain an obligation that contractors use their best
efforts to implement a TDM plan as outlined in this report.
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that this TDM plan be disseminated to all contractors to the Villages
of La Costa project.
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I have attached a copy of an inventory of on-site mobile construction equipment that will
likely be utilized in the construction of the La Costa Ridge subdivision (99-04-02) in
satisfaction of the above referenced mitigation measure.
The inventory assumes two separate grading spreads will be used. It is highly unlikely
that all of the trades will be working simultaneously nor is it likely that all of the
equipment used by each trade will be utilized at the same time.
Bryan Bennett of Jack Henthorn & Associates will be coordinating with you to obtain
your initials on the Conditions of Approval matrix.
Should you have any questions to the attached, please feel free to contact me directly
at (760) 929-2701 ext. 102.
cc: Bryan Bennett
1903 Wright Place, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760 929-2701 Fax: 760 929-2705
LA COSTA RIDGE; 99-04-02
ON-SITE MOBILE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
No. Vehicles
1
2
2
3
8
2
2
2
3
No. Vehicles
3
1
1
GRADING
Vehicle Type
CATD11 Tractor
C AT D10 Tractor
CAT D9 Tractor
CAT 992 Loader
CAT 773 Rock Trucks
CAT 14G Blade
CAT 16G Blade
CAT 834 Compactors
4,000 Gallon Water Trucks
WET UTILITIES
Vehicle Type
Cat 325 Excavators
CAT 938 Loader
CAT 950 Loader
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
No. Vehicles
2
No. Vehicles
1
1
1
1
DRY UTILITIES
Vehicle Type
JD 300B Skiploader
CURB & GUTTER
Vehicle Type
CAT 14G Blade
JD 300B Skiploader
4,000 Gallon Water Truck
Dynapac Vibratory Roller
Gomaco Curb Machine
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
No. Vehicles
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
PAVING
Vehicle Type
CAT613Paddlewheel
CAT 14G Blade
4,000 Gallon Water Truck
Dynapac Vibratory Roller
Bla-nox 3200 Paver
Hyster Breakdown Roller
Hyster Intermediate Roller
Dynapac Finish Roller
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
*All construction equipment shall meet or exceed emission standards for such equipment.
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BANNING DEPARTMENT
City Of
Carlsbad
January 30, 2004
Mr. Donald Neu
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008-7314
Fax(760) 602-8558
Subject: Raptor Survey for The Ridge Project at The Villages of La Costa
Dear Mr. Neu:
This letter is notification of the results of the survey for nesting raptors conducted
by HELIX Environmental Planning Inc., (HELIX) at The Ridge Village segment
of the Villages of La Costa project.
Raptor Nest Survey Results
HELIX biologist, Roger Ditrick conducted a survey for raptor nests on January
30, 2004, at the site. It was determined that the majority of the site was not
optimal for diurnal raptors due to the lack of suitable nesting locations. The
survey focused on tall Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp.) trees. Areas near the perimeter of
the property and within 500 feet of the project were also surveyed.
I observed two red-tail hawks in flight near the northwest corner of the property
at El Fuerte Road and Alga Road. I observed one nest during the daytime survey
at the southeast corner of the property near Rancho Santa Fe Road and La Costa
Meadows Road. The nest was in the top of a Eucalyptus tree next to the San
Marcos Creek. There were no raptors observed in the vicinity of the nest and
there were no signs of the nest being occupied.
As a result of these observations, I have concluded that no active diurnal raptor
nests were present on the site or within 500 feet of the proposed clearing,
brushing and grading. I will continue to watch the area for raptor activity during
my regular monitoring site visits.
HELIX will continue to monitor the site for raptors and their nests as the project
moves forward. Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Roger W. Ditrick
Biologist
8700 La Mesa Blvd., Suite 150
La Mesa, CA 91941-6476
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January 30, 2004
City of Carlsbad
Attn: Don Neu
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008-7314
Fax (760) 602-8558
Subject: The Ridge Village of The Villages of La Costa project in the City
of Carlsbad
Dear Mr. Neu,
This letter has been written to inform you that the perimeter staking and
fencing for The Ridge Village segment of the Villages of La Costa project
has been completed. The orange construction fence installation was
completed on January 28, 2004, and was monitored by myself. The silt
fencing has been installed where the clearing of vegetation is in progress
and will be installed in all other required areas before vegetation is
removed. The fencing was checked using The Ridge Rough Grading Clearing
Limits, digital plans provided by Hunsaker and Associates. An approved
biologist from HELIX Environmental will continue to monitor all phases
of the vegetation clearing.
Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Roger W. Ditrick
Biologist
RECON
February 4, 2004
Mr. Tim O'Grady
Morrow Development
1903 Wright Place, Suite 180
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Reference: Results of Mitigation Work for LC Ridge-1 in the La Costa Ridge Portion of La Costa Villages
(RECON Number 3719A)
Dear Mr. O'Grady:
This letter is to inform you of the results of the mitigation program RECON has completed on the rock wall
site LC Ridge-1 on the La Costa Ridge portion of La Costa Villages. The work fulfills a mitigation
requirement adopted by the City of Carlsbad. The mitigation program included measuring, describing, and
photographing the walls, and archival research to determine if any written or photographic information on
the walls was available.
Construction techniques lead to the determination that the walls are of historic period construction. There
are no architectural characteristics of the walls to help determine a date or period of construction, and no
datable artifacts were found in direct association with the walls. County of San Diego 1928 and 1953 aerial
photographs were checked for evidence of the walls. No evidence of the walls was visible on the
photographs. No written references to the walls was found in the RECON archives. A California
Department of Parks and Recreation site record form has been prepared and is being submitted to the
Southern California Information Center. As a result of this work, RECON feels all potential information has
been obtained from the walls and no further work is recommended.
RECON archaeologists Harry J. Price and Russell O. Collett conducted the fieldwork on January 12, 2004.
The walls were cleared of brush, measured, photographed, and their location mapped with a Trimble global
positioning system (GPS) unit. The area around the walls was checked for additional wall segments or other
structures and none were found.
LC Ridge-1 is in Section 30, Township 12 South, Range 3 West, in the city of Carlsbad (Figures 1 and 2). It
is on both sides of an unnamed drainage on the east side of a hill that rises to 738 feet above sea level. The
unnamed drainage empties into San Marcos Creek, to the south. Rancho Santa Fe Road is approximately
1,600 feet to the east and San Marcos Creek is about 850 feet to the southeast. A water treatment plant is
about 900 feet to the southeast, next to San Marcos Creek, and there is a residential development about 700
feet to the northeast and an industrial park on the east side of Rancho Santa Fe Road.
LC Ridge-1 consists of two dry laid fieldstone walls (Figure 3). One wall is straight, approximately 316 feet
long, and the intact areas vary between 16 and 32 inches in height. The second wall is L shaped, measures
19 feet 4 inches on the long arm, 7 feet 9 inches on the short arm, and the intact areas are about 30 inches in
height. No historic or prehistoric artifacts were found in association with either wall. The lack of associated
artifacts or datable architectural features on the walls makes it impossible to determine a date of
construction, or even a general era to associate the walls with.
Mr. Tim O'Grady
Page 2
February 4, 2004
The longer of the two walls is oriented in a northeast-southwest direction (Figure 4), on the north side of a
small unnamed drainage. It is composed of dry laid fieldstone available in the immediate vicinity
(Photograph 1). The rocks vary in size from fist-sized cobbles to boulders measuring up to 30 inches in
length and 12 inches in thickness (Photograph 2). They are of varying angularity, looking weather worn
instead of water worn. The wall tapers in thickness as it gains height, a consistent batter of approximately
16 percent on both faces. There are no running joints. The footing is mostly cobble-sized rock, with very
few boulder-sized rocks being used in the base. The footing rock is laid in a footing trench approximately
seven inches deep. There is no use of gravel or other bedding material.
The outside faces of the wall are made of medium to large cobbles. Boulder-sized rocks are used
throughout the wall levels as bond stones to tie both sides of the wall together (Photograph 3). They also
serve to exert downward pressure to help seat the interior fill rocks. Small cobbles and pebbles are used as
fill between the two faces of the wall. The top is not finished out with any specific shape or size of rock.
The ends of the segments are finished, but do not use boulders to emphasize corners or to anchor the wall
terminus (Photograph 4).
The long wall runs gently downhill to the northeast, between the 440-foot and the 460-foot elevation
contours. The wall measures approximately 316 feet long, with four intentional breaks (Photographs 5 and
6). Two breaks are near the southwest end, the westernmost being 3 feet wide and the second being 6 feet
10 inches. A second set of breaks occurs close to the northeastern end of the wall, both being approximately
11 feet 6 inches wide.
The width of the wall remains very regular where it has not been disturbed. The width at the base averages
30 to 32 inches and the width at the top averages 20 inches. These measurements remain constant no matter
what the height of the wall is. The base width remains approximately 32 inches and the top 20 inches, both
in area where the wall is 16 inches high and where it is 32 inches high.
The tallest segments are on the southwestern portion of the wall. Over half of the wall on this side appears
to have been over 20 inches high. It is somewhat difficult to tell if this was the original design, since much
of the northeastern half has been disturbed. Rock may have been removed from the northeastern side for
use in some other construction project no longer evident. There is not enough fallen rock remaining around
the wall to build it back to a 20- to 30-inch height. The remaining wall sections on the northeast side
averages from 8 to 16 inches in height. The wall crosses a small drainage and dirt has built up behind the
uphill face.
There is a change in the linear design of the wall between the two breaks near the southwest end. A segment
approximately 11 feet long widens into what appears to have been an open circle with narrower walls than
the rest of the wall (Photograph 7). This area is approximately 7 feet 3 inches wide. It does not look like a
fallen wall section, because there are no footing rocks left on the route of the wall. This area also is the
point where the wall makes its only obvious change in direction. There is nothing visible to give a clue as to
what the function of this variation was.
The shorter wall is oriented in a northwest-southeast direction on the south side of the same unnamed
drainage (Figure 5). This wall is L shaped, with the longer segment, measuring 19 feet 4 inches, running
northwest-southeast (Photograph 8). The small segment, measuring 7 feet 9 inches, runs to the northeast
from the south end of the long segment. The long segment runs downhill toward the drainage bottom at a
slope of approximately 24 degrees (Photograph 9), and ends about 35 feet from the drainage bottom. The
width of the wall at the base is 36 inches at the ends and 24 inches in the middle. The intact parts of the wall
are approximately 30 inches tall. The wall does have the approximately same batter as the long wall. The
outside corner angle is very close to 90 degrees, while the inside angle is approximately 80 degrees.
Mr. Tim O'Grady
Page3
February 4, 2004
This wall is constructed using the same techniques as the large wall, with the exception that a larger
percentage of the rocks are small to medium boulder size. This is most pronounced on the down slope end
of the long segment, where larger rocks would be more stable than a greater number of smaller rocks
stacked up. Both ends of the wall are tapered from approximately 30 inches to the ground, as opposed to
finishing at a vertical face (Photographs 10, 11, and 12). This appears to be intentional, since there are not a
large number of tumbled rock lying around the ends.
No additional wall segments or other stone structures were found. A small cluster of olive trees is located
approximately 120 feet northwest of the northeast end of the long wall (see Figure 4), but there is evidence
present to be able to tie the trees with the walls.
The basic construction techniques, size, and shape of the walls are typical historic Mexican or American
period construction. Nothing could be found during the fieldwork to help identify a construction date, or the
function the walls served when they were built. There are no other rock or wood structures or remnants of
structures connecting to or adjacent to the walls to suggest that they were some kind of foundation for a now
destroyed structure. There are no remnants of rock structures in the drainage to indicate the small wall was
part of a dam or other water-related system. There is no evidence of wood and wire fences associated with
either of the walls. No gate remains were found at the breaks in the long wall, or any other means of closing
the openings off. There is no visible change in the vegetation on one side of the walls to indicate they
marked a boundary between different land uses, i.e., grazing versus agriculture.
A review of the 1928 and 1945 aerial photographs at the County of San Diego Mapping Department showed
no evidence of the walls. There were no structures in the vicinity of the wall locations they could have been
associated with on either photograph. All fence lines visible on the 1928 aerial photograph were running
north-south or east-west, conforming to section, half-section, or quarter section lines. This was not part of a
rancho land grant, which could account for odd parcel boundary angles. No fence lines were visible running
in the general area of the walls that could have been attached to them at one time.
A literature search revealed no information on the rock walls. A historic adobe exists approximately one-
half mile to the east, on San Marcos Creek just east of the present Rancho Santa Fe Road. According to
research by Russell Kaldenberg for an earlier La Costa project (Kaldenberg 1976), the house was built
around 1868 by three Frenchmen who worked a copper mine in Meadowlark Valley. In later years the adobe
was occupied by the Jose Morales, Jose Maria Alvarado, and Juan D. Ortega families. There is no evidence
to directly associate the walls with the adobe, but it is the closest ranch house to the walls and there may be
a connection not provable by the existing physical evidence.
A second ranch house and associated buildings lies 1.1 miles to the north of the walls. Originally part of
Agua Hedionda Rancho, the site was developed by Matthew Kelly, Sr., in the 1860s, when the currently
standing main house and several other structures were built (Brackett 1960:39). The ranch house and
buildings were purchased in the 1930s by Leo Carrillo, a widely known motion picture actor. Carrillo
renovated the existing buildings and constructed new ones. The distance from this ranch house makes it less
likely that the walls would be associated with the Kelly/Carrillo development.
The limited information available from the field and archival work leads to the conclusion that the walls are
of historic construction, with their exact period and purpose undeterminable. With such limited possibilities
for additional information from more field or archival work, RECON concludes that all potential research
Mr. Tim O'Grady
Page 4
February 4, 2004
has been exhausted, and no further work is necessary. RECON has filled out a California Department of
Parks and Recreation site record form for LC Ridge-1, and is submitting it to the Southern California
Information Center.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at RECON.
Sincerely,
Harry J. Price
Project Archaeologist
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References Cited
Brackett, Robert W.
1960 The History of San Diego County Ranches: The Spanish, Mexican, and American Occupation of
San Diego County and the Story of the Ownership of Land Grants Therein. Union Title
Insurance Company, San Diego.
Kaldenberg, Russell L.
1976 An Intensive Archaeological Reconnaissance of the La Costa Land Company Property,
Carlsbad, California. Unpublished manuscript on file at RECON, San Diego.
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NOTICE OF TRANSMITTAL
March 2, 2004
Don Neu
City of Carlsbad
Department of Planning
Roger W.Ditrick
Villages of La Costa - The Ridge
MDI-06
Don,
Enclosed/ and being mailed is the letter of compliance for the
vegetation clearing at The Ridge Village portion of the La Costa
Villages project.
If you have any questions please call.
Thanks, Roger
8100 La Mesa Blvd., Suite 150
La Mesa, CA 91941-6476
e-mail:
phone: (619) 462-1515
fax (619) 462-0552
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Inland Empire Office
March 1, 2004 MDI-06.2
City of Carlsbad
Attn: Don Neu
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008-7 3 H
Fax (760) 602-8558
Subject: The Ridge Village of The Villages of La Costa project in the City
of Carlsbad
Dear Mr. Neu,
This letter has been written to inform you that the vegetation clearing was
completed on February 13, 2004 for The Ridge Village segment of the
Villages of La Costa project. The perimeter staking, orange construction
fence and silt-fence has remained intact and is functioning as required. I
monitored the vegetation clearing on January 20, 28, 30, February 3, 5,
11, 16, 2004. The clearing limits were checked using The Ridge RougJti
Grading Clearing Limits, digital plans provided by Hunsaker and
Associates. An approved biologist from HELIX Environmental will
continue to monitor all phases of ground disturbing activities.
Please call if you have any questions,
Sincerely,
Roger W. Ditrick
Biologist
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT
TO:
ATTN:
FROM:
RE:
City of Carlsbad
Don Neu
Tim O'Grady
La Costa Ridge (99-04-02);
MM&RP 4.4-24B
PHONE:
FAX:
DATE:
NO OF
PAGES:
(760)602-4612
(760) 602-8559
January 30, 2004
2 (including cover)
O URGENT
O PLEASE REPLY
O FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS
O FOR YOUR INFORMATION
O PHOTOCOPY
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NOTES—
I have attached an a letter from Helix Environmental Planning stating that they have conducted
a survey for raptor nests within and around the perimeter of the La Costa Ridge project. Helix
indicates that no raptor nests were observed.
Bryan Bennett of Jack Henthorn & Associates will be coordinating with you to obtain your initials
on the Conditions of Approval matrix.
Should you have any questions to the attached, please feel free to contact me directly at (760)
929-2701 ext.102.
cc: Bryan Bennett
1903 Wright Place, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760 929-2701 Fax: 760 929-2705
8100 l&Mesa Blvd., Suite 150
La Mesa. CA 91941-6476
e-mail:jdmin@helixepi.cum
fax (6m 462-0552
phone ((i
January 30, 2004
Mr. Donald Neu
City of Carlsbad
2075 Las Piilmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009-1576
Fax (760) 602-8558
Subject: Raptor Survey for The Ridge Projecc at The Villages of La Costa
Dear Mr. Neu:
This letter is notification of the results of the survey for nesting raptors condu
by HELIX Environmental Planning Inc., (HELIX) at The Ridge Village scgrr
of the Villages ofLa Costa project.
Raptor Nest Survey Results
HELIX biologist, Roger Ditrick conducted a survey for raptor nests on Jam
28, 2004, at che site. It was determined that the majority of the site was
optima) for diurnal raptors due to the lack of suitable nesting locations.
survey focused on tall Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spj trees. Areas near the perimete r of
the property and within 500 feet of the project were also surveyed.
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I observed no raptors or their nests during the daytime survey throughout the
and in nearby suitable habitats.
site
As a result of these observations, I have concluded that no active diurnal raator
nests were present on the site or within 500 feet of the proposed clear ng,
brushing and grading.
HELIX will continue to monitor the site for raptors and their nests as the pro
moves forward.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Roger W. Dirrick;
Biologist
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ATTN:
FROM:
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Don Neu
Tim O'Grady
La Costa Ridge (99-04-02);
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PHONE:
FAX:
DATE:
NO OF
PAGES:
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(760)602-4612
(760) 602-8559
January 30, 2004
3 (including cover)
O URGENT
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O PHOTOCOPY
O AS REQUESTED
NOTES—
I have attached a letter from Helix Environmental Planning stating that the silt fence around the
perimeter is being installed prior to clearing work occurring.
Bryan Bennett of Jack Henthorn & Associates will be coordinating with you to obtain your initials
on the Conditions of Approval matrix.
Should you have any questions to the attached, please feel free to contact me directly at (760)
929-2701 ext.102.
cc: Bryan Bennett
1903 Wright Place, Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: 760 929-2701 Fax: 760 929-2705
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phone (i 19) 462-1515
January 29, 2004
City of Carlsbad
Attn: Don Neu
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, California 92009-1576
Pax (760) 602-8558
Subject: The Ridge Village of The Villages of La Costa project in the City
of Carlsbad
Dear Mr. JSleu,
This letter has been written to inform you that the perimeter staking and
fencing for The Ridge Village segment of the Villages of La Costa project
has been completed. The orange construction fence installation was
completed on January 28, 2004, and was monitored by rnyself. The silt
fencing has been installed where the clearing of vegetation is in progress
and will be installed in all other required areas before vegetation is
removed. The fencing was checked using The Ridge Rough Grading Clearing
Limits, digital plans provided by Hunsaker and Associates. An approved
biologist from HELIX Environmental will continue to monitor all phases
of the vegetation clearing.
Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
r&*j^
Roger W. Ditrick
Biologist
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HUN SAKE R
&ASSOCIATES
SAN DIEGO, INC.
PLANNING
ENGINEERING
SURVEYING
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LOS ANGELES
RIVERSIDE January 29, 2004
SAN DIEGO
City of Carlsbad
Engineering Department
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92009-4859
Attn: Grading Inspector
Subject: Civil Engineer's
Certification of Rough Grade
Project: Title: Villages of La Costa, The Ridge
Dwg: 397-3A
Item: The Habitat Protection Fence
I hereby certify the Habitat Protection Fence has been staked and constructed in
conformance with the approved grading plan.
Daniel P. Smith L.S. 6854
Hunsaker & Associates San Diego, Inc.
DAVE HAMMAR
LEXWILLIMAN
ALISAVIALPANDO
10179 Huennekens St.
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 558-4500 PH
(858) 558-1414 FX
www.HunsakerSD.com
lnfo@HunsakerSD.com
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