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May 13, 1996
California Coastal Commission
Mr. Bill Ponder
31 11 Camino del Rio North, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
POlNSEmA LANE ALIGNMENT
This letter is a follow-up to our telephone conversation regarding the Ocean Bluff project, which
is currently being reviewed by your office for consideration of a Coastal Development permit.
More specifically, you had questions regarding the Poinsettia Lane road alignment from its
existing terminus at Alga Road and easterly, where it will front a portion of the Ocean Bluff
project, and whether this road alignment could be directed in a more northeasterly direction from
the Alga Road intersection.
Please note that this alignment of Poinsettia Lane was adopted following the approval by the
Coastal Commission of the Local Coastal Plan Amendments for Phases 2 and 3 of the Aviara
development. Phase 2 of Aviara established the location of the existing Alga Road/Poinsettia
Lane intersection. Phase 3 of Aviara established the alignment of a segment of Poinsettia Lane
located further east. The Alga Road intersection and the western end of the Phase 3 segment
will connect this stretch of Poinsettia Lane provided by the Ocean Bluff project.
Additionally, Poinsettia Lane is designated as a Major Arterial, with the purpose of providing
public road access for adjacent properties to connect to freeways and high volume regional
roads. In order to handle the traffic volumes and speeds associated with this type of road, its
design must meet several engineering criteria, including road curve radii of no less than 1400'.
The adopted alignment for this stretch of Poinsettia Lane contains two curves, both of which have
the minimum 1400' curve radius.
Taking the above factors into account, it will be difficult at this time to consider any modifications
to the Poinsettia Lane alignment. The two ends of the road, which were previously approved by
both the City and Coastal Commission, are fixed, and attempts to move the road in a more
northeasterly direction would require a reduction in road curve radii, resulting in a substandard
arterial unable to handle the anticipated traffic volume and design speeds.
For your reference, enclosed is an aerial plan showing the adopted Poinsettia Lane road
alignment. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me
at (619) 438-1 161, extension 4380.
KENNETH W. WON
Associate Engineer
c: Assistant City Engineer
Bob Wojcik, Principal Civil Engineer
2075 Las Palmas Dr. * Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 (619) 438-1161 FAX (619) 438-0894 @