HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUP 42D; Carlsbad Raceway; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (34)-- A: '1 25, 1972
MEMORANDUM
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: CARLSBAD RACEWAY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
..............................................................
Enclosed is a map indicating locations of existing and new land
uses on the Raceway property. Additionally, enclosed is a
verbal description of proposed improvements and a chronological
sequence of their construction.
D *P@,J) A. AGATEP
\' Associate Planner
sll
. c4
CITY OF CART3 BAD
April 23, 1972 Gentlemen :
Per your request for a time echedule of planned improvements, we
submit the following mininums,(indicated in red on map) to be commenced
by 1, June 1972 and completed by 1, June 1373;
I. FBECING.
a. Replace and/or remir entire perimeter fencing.
b. Replace and/or repair all nit area and swctator protective
fencing relative to Dras Racing per National Hot Rod As.;oci-
ation Xnsurance Standards.
C. ?econdary, or double fencing on both Notocross courses In
spectator areas.
d. Fencin,q of Notocross pit areas to more securely separate
snectators from participants.
e. Connle%e fencing of riders patn on both Xotocross COUFB~B.
f. Replace darnaged guard rail sections along Drag Strip.(this
for appearance only- guard rails are safe as is).
2. TLAKTING of approximately 253 Monterey Pine trees 3 tb 4 feet
tall around Motocross areas for beautification and sound abate-
ment .
3. WATER 3YST33 I?ItJROVE!IDTTS .
a. Sprinkline: syytenns for pine trees.
b. Addition of 25 water outlets at each Motocross courm for
participant? uee.
c. Additional high pregwre fast saturation watering on both
Xotocross courses. Annroxmstelg 4000 ft. of pipe and 40
rain-birds .
4. PAINTIRO.
a. Paint all grandstands (aprox. 4000 seats)
b. Paint guardrail (ap:wox. 9000 ft. total)
0. Snsck bars (4)
d. New si,Tns painted for all snack bars.
e. Painting of highway siws on Palonar Airport Road and
many directional signs on premises.
-1- (con't)
5. CONSTRUCTIOX.
a.
bo
C.
d.
e.
f.
6.
h.
i.
j.
Build to,city arid county stmdardo two more permanent reatrooms.
Build to Sail Diogo County Health "pecifications two more per-
manent anack bar3.
Construct small flat oval track for Mini-bikes and speedway
motorcycles.
Construct firit phase of cycle park for week-day youth riding.
Construction of control tower, office and press room. To com-
plete thiti in tna first year, financial assistmce wlll be
necessary from a manufacturer. STP, Champion, and Goodyear all
have been receptive to our proposal at last contact, if we had
more time to operate. If all have had a change of' feelings this
item would most likely be extended until 1, June 1974. It in-
volves moving of existing timing equipment and re-wiring.
These costs, plus tnat of the building, would be prohibitive
In the first year.
Oilin5 o? entrance road and parking lots,
entrance road from Melrose, will be gaped as Boon as tnc County
decides where and when the Ivlelroae connectfon,fron Falonar
Airport Road to Sycamore, is going. !'Jelrose connection is
promised thio year and would cone sonewhers across the west
end of the raceway pronerty. Tho pavinp: costs from Melrone
would be apnroxlnstely oneafifth that of the exiFting road
from Palomar.
existing road.
"ealing of entire asphalt mrfaces, (except traction areas)
with equlsion, and repaving of areas beginning to deteriqpte.
Additional lighting for nicht Motocrosa.
Two major litter pens for storage of re-cyclablo materials.
Flu8 50 more trash barrels.
Water control arid diversion to minimize erosion.
This road, or an
However in t?e interin oil will be anplied to
The following iaprovenents are to be incorporated into a aecon?
phase, to be completed by 1, June 1974.
on map, as it might confuse the picture of our definfte immediate im-
provements by 1-6-73 and intended Inprovanants by 1-6-74.
These Items are not indicated
1 HOTORCYGT2 PLFK EXF'AE~TON
a. Bxnansion of size and operation, based on needs of paat year.
b. Poasiblo rental service for youth and adult riders.
-2- (con't)
c *-
c. Full time dealership and repair service to conduct noma1 Bales
and service and handle rentals mentioned in b.
2 :. XINI-BIKT;: TRACK EXPANSION.
a. Addition of grandotnnds and pard rail for spectators potection.
b. Sprinkler oystea to keep correct noisturo content in surface and
Note: The above inyovwents wfll be necessary if Xini-bike competi-
tion, 'and/or speedway i-fotorcyclc racin? attains public interest as it
has in other So. California areas:.
elirninate dust.
.I
3. WATT2 DlV;XST(>iJ AlfD '?EO?IOX CCNTRGS.
a, Protection of above improveFonts by controlled drains out of
iqproved areas to natural run offs.
4. CCNTROL TOWER.
If not built by June 1973, as outlined in the first phase of develop-
-mentis it woad be completed by June 1974, by capital from profits.
The followint.: is explained because I feel it is necessary for this
I would appreciate it, if it is kept proposal to make financial sense.
in confidence by the conmissioners.
years have been zero. How then can we afford thew repairs and inprove-
ments, is a reasonable question for you to ask.
answer.
texm, Firot trust deed and second trust deed payments,
just been mid off. The second will be retired within the next two yearn.
If we are fortunate enough to enjoy
to population growth in the No. County, plus tho funds that have been
going to the 1st and 2nd trust deed payments, our anticipated financial
needs for the repairs and inmovements outlined,will be attained.
Profits paid to investors by Carlsbad Raceway over the past seven
I have a reasonsble
It has taken the entire profit from this operation to pay pronerty
The first has
increase in gross income, relative
Our ulans for future development (after 6-74) of our facility into a
general recreation center,are-not .elaborated and in our opinion are most
logical.
custoaero md inore need for this type operation.
for future develo?ments will come from incretised businem.
June 1974 will no doubt adjust with the demands and current popularitiea
of the public. To be specific at this tine, night risk exaggeration, or
at least inaccuracy.
As population increases in No. County there will be more
The capital necessary
Our plans after
So wehprefor,to leave development after June 1974
-3- (conW
as that of general youth orient@& recreat,onal needs.
I am open for contact of any questions. (744-1700)
Sincerely,