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CIT OF CARLSBAD - AGENDh BILL
TITLE Cadencia Development Appeal DEPT. HD.~~
CITY AT'dB
CITY MGR. 5 -%L
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Council approve the plans to develop a portion of the Cadencia site by
constructing a multi-purpose athletic turf area. The work is to be
performed by force account.
ITEM EXPLANATION
Because of lack of restrooms, safety, traffic, and parking problems,
the residents surrounding the Cadencia open space area wish to ap;peal
the proposed development of a multi-use athletic area on a part of
the Cadencia open space site. Rs,ferT to Exhibit A.
On May 25, 197'1, open space lots 115 and 117, totaling 4.07 acres, was
deeded to the city as a condition to CT-76-3 La Costa Vale #4. Because
it was functionally a part of San Marcos Canyon and its steep topo-
graphy, it was deemed undevelopable.
Some time in 1977, construction crews working for the La Costa Land
Company, dumped a substantial amount of rock and debri on the subject
open space area adjacent to Cadencia Street. A letter (refer to
Exhibit B) was sent from the Parks and Recreation Department outlining
corrective action. This additional fill created an area approximately
one (1) acre that had the potential for a small multi-purpose athletic
area.
On September 11, 1979, a group of interested citizens approached Council
regarding lack of athletic areas in Carlsbad.
Staff outlined several potential sites that could be developed that
would help alleviate the problem. Cadencia was one of the areas.
On April 15, 1980, Council approved the application for a Roberti Z'berg
grant for $6,900 that would be used to purchase materials for the con-
struction of a multi-use athletic play area.
This project was to be accomplished by force account, developed cn:
a phased basis.
On August 17, 1981, the Parks and Recreation Commission heard testimony
from citizens who spoke in favor for and against the proposed Cadencia
development.
Area residents did not want an active play area, but rather a neighborhooc
type park concept. They indicated a willingness to assist in the
development.
The Parks and Recreation Commission, on September 21 1981, voted four
to two to utilize the site as a multi-purpose playing field as a tem-
porary solution, until Alga Norte and Stagecoach are developed, at
which time it would be offered to the community/neighborhood, if they will form an assessment district to pay for the maintenance. However,
if they will not form the district, the site would then be recommended to be sold.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Roberti Z'berg Grant $4,366
$6,900
City Matching Share = 2,534
Co:Lstruction Materials 4,000
$10,900 (Funds are available in Parks
Operations account 1-161-2670.)
Annual Maintenance Impact = $ 5,000
EXHIBITS
A. Letter dated November 28, 1981 from La Costa Residents
Association.
B. Letter dated January 20, 1977 from La Costa Land Company
and letter dated January 4, 1977 from Parks and Recreation
Department .
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Carlsbad City Council Members
Carlsbad, California
Dear Council Membersr
The residents surrounding the Cadencia Street park site are r
heard before the City Council as soon as possible. The residents would like to
appeal a Parks and Recreation Department decision to use the Cadencia Street park
as a soccer and baseball practice field.
As residents in close proximity to the park, we feel that the traffic
resulting from being constantly used for practice will constitute a serious traffic
and safety hazard on Cadencia Street.
We have other valid concerns about the park use, too. The fact that there is
no plan to install restrooms, the hazard of balls being retrieved after going over
the edge of the canyon, the aesthetics of the park (a backstop and bleachers are
not: attractive) and the fact that many residents were told to expect a community
park when they bought their homes -- all are reasons for our concerns.
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We have had many neighborhood meetings about the park, and it is the general
consensus that we are willing to donate out time, labor and money in order to have
the park planned to fit into our neighborhood needs.
We would appreciate a reply as soon as possible in regard to this matter.
Very truly yours,
La Costa Residents Association
Lois Humphrey3 436-2296
Robert Wetherill 753-2961
Randy Brant 436-2641
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EXHIBIT A
January 20, 1977
CITY OF CARLSBAD
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
Attention: Mr. Tim Flanagan, City Engineer
Mr. Ed Johnson, Director, Parks & Recreation
Subject: Use of Lot 115 and 117 as Rock Disposal Area (CT 76-3,
La Costa Vale, Unit #4)
Gentlemen:
This is in reply to the January 4, 1977 letter from the Director of Parks and
Recreation concerning the above described subject. .
It is our intention to perform precisely as outlined in your six conditions in
your January 4th letter.
You may consider this letter to be an unequivocal commitment on the part
of the La Costa Land Company to complete the work described.
Sincerely ,
LA COSTA LWD COMPANY ?JJ Fred J. Mo y l/l*7j
Vice Preside%
F Jweem
cc: Mr. 1. Roston
Mr. R. Ladwig
Mr. R. Stork
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COSTA DEL MAR ROAD - CARLSBAD,CALIFORNIA 92006 * AREA CODE 714 - TELEPHONE 436-9111
EXHIBIT B
.. .ci ' ' I&- * 1260 ELM AVENUE
CARLSSZD, CALlFCJNlh 920C.e
TELEPHONE:
(714) 729-1161
January 4, 1977
La Costa Land Company
Costa Del Mar Road
Carlsbad, California 92008
ATTENTION: Mr. Fred Morey
SUBJECT : Use of Lot 115 and 117 as Rock Disposal
Area (CT'76-3, La. Costa Vale, hit $4)
! Gentlemen :
Some time ago a considerable volume of unsuitable rock
material was placed on portions of lot 504 of La Costa
Vale, UnLte 83, CT 73-20, and a portion of canyon area just westerly of Lot 504. This area is b~ithin the bound-
aries of the proposed Vale Unite #4 (CT 76-3)- This rock disposal was not in conformance to the approved grading
plan for Vale #3.
By letter dated October 7, 1976, Rick Engineering has
informed us that it is La Costa's intention to place additional rock on the subject site, as well as renove the rock that has been placed in the canyon ares,
In reviewing the matter, it is disturbing to us that fie16 . . personnel of your company chose to make unapproved modifi- .
cations to approved plans based on economic or convenience logic without regard to land planning, environmental or legal concerns.
The approved Tentative Map for Vale #4 calls for Lot 115 (and new Lot 117) to be open space lots. The rock fLll
placed on these lot5 should either be removed to conform to the approved plan as open space or, perhaps, as has been
suggested, the area should be regraded and completed as a
City mini-park with fee title resting with the City,
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Work that would remin to h.2 conple.ted includes :
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Addir-g additional rack fill *Lo come within 2 feet of
finished grade, as proposed by Rick Engineering letter
dated October 7, 1976.
Placement oC a minimum of 2 feet af clean fill dirt
over the rock material.
Placenent of 8" of topsoil material over the clean fill dirt,
Provisions for water, sewer, and electrical service to
Completion of 'the storm drainage system as proposed as
an underground system.
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. the -property line along Cadencia.
Hydroseeding of all fill banks for erosion control,
will be necessary for this matter to be resolved prior to - the acceptance of Vale Unit ji3.
City Staff would be happy to meet with you and members of
yocr staff on this matter at your convenience.
Parks and Recreation
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cc: City Engineer
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1200 ELM AVENUE
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008
Office of the City Clerk
December 9, 1981
Wetherill
3319 Cadencia St.
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
Dear Mr. letherill:
Just wanted to make sure you were aware that the Caden& Park matter will be on the council. Zqcmda for their meeting of
Deoember 15, 1981. Council m&.ings start at 6:OO p.m.
If you have any questions, please call.
cordially,
Ale-thab. ~autenkranz
City Clerk
Also to:
Lois Hqhys
Randy Brant
TELEPHONE:
(714) 438-5535
Carlsbad City Council Members
Carlsbad, California
Dear Council Members:
The residents surrounding the Cadencia Street park site are re
heard before the City Council as soon as possible. The residents would like to
appeal a Parks and Recreation Department decision to use the Cadencia Street park
as a soccer and baseball practice field.
As residents in close proximity to the park, we feel that the traffic
resulting from being constantly used for practice will constitute a serious traffic
and safety haeard on Cadencia Street.
We have other valid concerns about the park use, too. The fact that there is
no plan to install restrooms, the hazard of balls being retrieved after going over
the edge of the canyon, the aesthetics of the park (a backstop and bleachers are
not attractive) and the fact that many residents were told to expect a community
park when they bought their homes -- all are reasons for our concerns.
We have had many neighborhood meetings about the park, and it is the general
consensus that we are willing to donate out time, labor and money in order to have
the park planned to fit into our neighborhood needs.
We would appreciate a reply as soon as possible in regard to this matter.
Very truly yours8
La Costa Residents Association
Lois Humphreys 436-2296
Robert Wetherill 753-2961
Randy Brant 436-2641
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1200 ELM AVENUE 9.
. CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008
Office of the City C/e&
TELEPHONE:
(714) 438-5535
Decaber 9, 1981
Mr. Peter €&senberg
7249 Carpa Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92008
In accoxdance with our PIW~XS conversation, this is to inform you that
the matter of the cadencia Park is on the Aga~da before the city Council
for its meting to be held &caber 15, 1981. being at 6:OO p.m. city Council meetings
If you have any questions, please call,
Cordially ,
AlethaL. mum
city Cl&
Peter Rosenberg
7249 Carpa Ct.
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
September 25, 1981
City Clerk of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Ave.
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to have placed on the agenda of the next City
Council meeting the proposed Cadencia Street practice field.
The residents of the neighborhood would like to speak before
the Council.
Sincerely ,
Peter Rosenberg U