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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-25; City Council; 7024; Revised Parks and Recreation ElementCARLSBAD — AGEN b-.^ILL MTG. 5/25/82 DEPT. P & R TITLE: Revised Parks and Recreation Element DEPT. HD.__ CITY ATTY\jf55 CITY MGR._2^T' a o •8 CVJ00 CM U Oo RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to adopt the revised Parks and Recreation Element to the General Plan. ITEM EXPLANATION: Staff was directed to update and revise the existing Parks and Recreation Element to the General Plan. The document is outdated due to changes in demographic and economic conditions. It no longer serves as a strong foundation of guidance for recreational facilities and program planning. The revised Element includes the following major accomplishments: 1. ft 0•H O 4-) 4-> O >% 5-1 IS 4-j 'o 4) O f\ O T3 0)a) ft 4-)O eg ^.2 ^s •H-H o p 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Revised and consolidated the park standards. The park standards were reduced from 30 acres per 1,000 population to 5 acres per 1,000 population. Eliminated future City responsibiltiy for vest-pocket, mini and neighborhood parks. Revised the park classifications. They are now: Community Parks 2.0 ac/1,000 Special Resource Areas 2.5 ac/1,000 Special Use Areas .5 ac/1,000 Emphasis will be placed on the development of community parks and special resource areas. Eliminated the category of open space. It will now be dealt with in the Open Space Element. Revised and established goals, policies, and action plans which provide for a more self-supporting system. Encourage the development of recreational facilities by private/ commercial enterprise. Established maintenance and development standards. Eliminated the trail systems. In order to clarify the document, the following attachments have been provided for your information: A. Executive Summary (Exhibit A, pages 3-5) gives a brief synopsis of the text. Memorandum to the Planning Commission (Exhibit B, pages 6-20) speci- fied all the changes recommended by the Planning Commission. C. Technical Appendix (Exhibit F) is to be utilized, as a planning tool, but is not to be adopted. - 1 -1. Staff will make a presentation at the Council meeting. The Consultants•will be available for questions and answers. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: On January 18, 1982, the Parks and Recreation Commission unani- mously approved the Parks and Recreation Element. PLANNING COMMISSION: At their meeting on May 24, 1982, the Planning Commission approved the Parks and Recreation Element to the General Plan with several changes. FISCAL IMPACT: Based on 1982 dollar values and a population of 160,000, the following projections have been determined: Developmental Costs $65,340/acre Maintenance Costs 6,000/acre Existing Element Revised Element Based 15 ac/1,000 pop. Based 2.5 ac/1,000 pop.. Total acreage 2,400 Total Acreage 400" Development Costs $156,816,000 Development Costs $26,136,000 Maintenance/Operation 14,400,000 Maintenance/Operation 2,400,000 "Note: This does not include the Special Resource Areas. Macario, Carrillo and Calavera will be financed by private development and City funds (PFF). However, the City's contribution for development costs are: Macario = $9,700,000 Carrillo Ranch £ Lake Calavera = 2,000,000 EXHIBITS: A. Executive Summary B. Memorandum from the Parks and Recreation Director to the Planning Commission dated May 6, 19.82. C. Staff Report dated April 22, 1982. D. Planning Commission Resolution No. ' E. Parks and Recreation Element F. Technical Appendix 2 . jp- •'««,, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose Because of changes in demographics, economics, new parks and recreation concepts (privitization), budget constraints, and a demand for energy conservation, a revision of the existing Carlsbad Park and Recreation Element was necessary. The intent of this document is to establish an updated Park and Recreation Development Program with the ultimate objec- tive to provide optimum recreational opportunities to all residents of the City of Carlsbad. Major Accomplishments 1. Standardize and Consolidate Park Facilities A. New Standards - Community Park 2.0 ac/1000 - Special-Resource Areas 2.5 /1000 - Special-Use Areas .5 /1000 - Community Parks are 20 to 50 acres with a multitude of recreational services and programs. - Special-Resource Areas are locations of 100 acres or more; or, a unique character and/or use, not found in community parks; or the local beaches and lagoons. - Special-Use Areas are 1 to 5 acres and provide a specific recreational function to the community. B. Eliminated future city responsibility for mini, vest-pocket,and neighborhood parks. In the future, these sites will be constructed and maintained by private developers. C. New park acreage projections based on acres per thousand: 1990 2000 Unknown (Build-Out) Community ;147.6 238.8 320 SRA 184 278 400 SUA 37 59 80 2. The Element has established 10 goals, 26 policies and 22 action plans. These directives have been organized into four major headings. Manage- ment, Facility Planning, Programs and Economics. The highlights of this section are: A. Management Encourage private sector development of public recreation facilities (privitization). EXHIBIT A - Develop a citywide signing program. - Develop a non-profit organization for sponsorship and donations. - Develop land dedication requirements for hiking/equestrian corridors. - Develop guidelines for industrial participation in providing recreational facilities. City will be responsible for quality of public and private recreation facilities and programs on public land. - Provide recreational opportunities for the handicapped. - Promote self-supporting recreational programs. Community parks shall be provided by the private sector through land dedication. - Revise Quimby Ordinance. Prepare guidelines for residential parks. City will not be responsible for development and maintenance. Develop plans for the joint development and maintenance with private concerns for Lake Calavera, Carrillo Ranch, and Macario Park. - Develop maintenance standards for the various park areas. - Recreation trails shall be developed, operated, and maintained by private concessionaires. All new private developments shall pay both the PIL and PFF. B. Facj lity Planning Location of public recreation facilities shall be in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Development Plan. - Prepare joint-use facility agreements with the school district. - Rehabilitate existing facilities. - Enter into long-term agreements with S.D.G. &E. C. Programs Encourage program development of traditional public recreational needs, trend-oriented interests, and cultural and nature oriented facilities. D. Economics City will encourage development of motor inns and hotels near the ocean and lagoons. City shall measure the degree to which a park investment may generate expenditures within Carlsbad. Supplemental information is provided in additional appendices. Unlike the Element, these texts are not prepared for adoption by City Council as part of the General Plan. Their purpose is to: 1. Document the research information necessary in the formulation of the Element. 2. Provide additional clarification. Appendices A through D were prepared prior to the formulation of any draft copies of the revised Element. An additional appendix entitled, Technical Appendix, was prepared during the refinement of draft stages. This appendix contains additional research needed to test the feasibility of goals, policies, and actions of the Element and qualifying information that will assist City planners during implementation. 111 MEMORANDUM TO : Planning Commission FROM : David Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director DATE : May 6, 1982 SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Element Revision Update On April 28, 1982, the Planning Commission continued the review of the Parks and Recreation Element Revision until staff worked out several concerns brought up by the Planning Director and interested parties. Staff met with the Planning Department, Daon representative, and Rick Engineering to resolve these issues. The following changes (in italics) are submitted for your review. DLB:kap Attachments EXHIBIT B EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose Because of changes in demographics, economics, new parks and recreation concepts (privitization) , budget constraints, and a demand for energy conservation, a revision of the existing Carlsbad Park and Recreation Element was necessary. The intent of this document is to establish an updated Park and Recreation Development Program with the ultimate objec- tive to provide optimum recreational opportunities to all residents of the City of Carlsbad. Major Accomplishments 1. Standardize and Consolidate Park Facilities A. New Standards - Community Park 2.0 ac/1000 - Special -Resource Areas 2.5 /1 000 - Special-Use Areas .5 /1000 - Community Parks are 20 to 50 acres with a multitude of recreational services and programs. - Special -Resource Areas are locations of 100 acres or more; or, a unique character and/or use, not found in community parks; or the local beaches and lagoons. - Special -Use Areas are 1 to 5 acres and provide a specific recreational function to the community. B. Eliminated future city responsibility for mini, vest-pocket, and (Delete) neighborhood parks. C. New park acreage projections based on acres per thousand: 1990 2000 Unknown (Build-Out) Community 147.6 238.8 320 SRA 184 278 400 SUA 37 59 80 2. The Element has established 10 goals, 26 policies and 22 action plans. These directives have been organized into four major headings. Manage- ment, Facility Planning, Programs and Economics. The highlights of this section are: A. Management Encourage private sector development of public recreation facilities (privitization). 7. (Delete) (Delete) (Delete) - Develop a citywide signing program. - Develop a non-profit organization for sponsorship and donations. - Develop guidelines for industrial participation in providing recreational facilities. City will be responsible for quality of public and private recreation facilities and programs on public land. - Provide recreational opportunities for the handicapped. - Promote self-supporting recreational programs. Community parks shall be provided by the private sector through land dedication. - Revise Quimby Ordinance. Develop plans for the joint development and maintenance with private concerns for Lake Calavera, Carrillo Ranch, and Macario Park. - Develop maintenance standards for the various park areas. by- -p-pi-v-a-te-eeR€ess4efla4fe-s- All new private developments shall pay both the PIL and PFF. Facility Planning Location of public recreation facilities shall be in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Development Plan. - Prepare joint-use facility agreements with the school district. - Rehabilitate existing facilities. - Enter into long-term agreements with S.D.G. &E. 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Approach major corporations in the City, with the "contract concept". 4-.4-:-5- Ae4>iefl-Hafl (Change) l-.-l-:-6 Action Plan 1.1:5 Develop guidelines so that industrial developments may provide athletic clubs and facilities within specific planned industrial and office parks for their day-use population. (change) l-.4-i-7- Action Plan 1.1:6 Develop investor and operator agreements (leases and concession contracts) that provide the optimum in services and social and economic returns for Special-Resource Areas. (change) k-l-:-8- Action Plan 1.1:7 Identify those elements in Macario/HUB, Cam'11 o Ranch, and Lake Calavera Parks which can be best performed by private investor/operators and request proposals for development and performance thereof. 1.2 Policy A-2 The City of Carlsbad will be responsible for the quality of both public and private recreation facilities and programs on public lands, and shall therefore strengthen recreational service performances. 1.3 Policy A-3 Recreational opportunities shall be provided for the handicapped segment Of the population when appropriate. 1.4 Policy A-4 Historically significant sites shall be combined with recreational learning opportunities where possible. 8 10, 1.4:1 Action Plan Develop the Leo Carrillo Ranch as a commercial recreational opportunity that identifies the site's original historical significance. 1.4:2 Action Plan Develop a preservation program for the existing stagecoach stop at Stagecoach Community Park as a mark of historical identity to the community. 1.5 Policy A-5 Development of recreational facilities by developers, service clubs, civic groups, individual donors or organizations shall be consistent with the standards/guidelines of this Element. 2. Goal B Sub-Policies 2.2a & 2.2b insert from Page 10 To promote a financially self-supporting system of recreational facilities and programs.' 2.1 Policy B-l Community park sites shall be provided by the private sector through land dedication prior to the break down of land into smaller residential developments or through purchase by the City. 2.1:1 Action Plan Revise the Quimby Ordinance (Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) to reflect the following: . Residential developments larger than 200 acres will provide and dedicate to the City land for any community parks. Those developments with approximately 200 acres that are located in the conceptual location of a community park site as per the Proposed Public Parks Development Plan within this Element text shall be required to provide land or fees according to the discretion of Council. . Residential developments less than 200 acres will provide fees (fee-in-lieu) instead of land. This fee will be equal to tf)e value of the recreation land that would be required as per the fee-in-lieu table within Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code unless the City Council requests that land be dedicated to the City to ' complete a Community Park. 11. (Delete) - -v« 4 4- -pr-epar-e (Change) (Change) 2.1b (Change) (Delete/Add) (Change) Sub-Pol icy 2.la The City should not accept land dedication under its discretionary authority unless the property is for community park land purposes. Sub-Policy All park-in-lieu fees collected from residential developments will be channeled to community parks, special use areas, or special resource area acquisi- tion and development. Policy B-/2 Provision and maintenance of recreational facilities shall be directed by t^e-fo44cw-i-ng--sitb-'p«-l-fefesT sub policies which guide development strategies. •£v3a Sub-Policy 2.2a (Change) 2.2:1 (Change) (Delete) (Change) Special -Resource Areas/Facilities that are owned by the City shall be operated and maintained by private concerns, in joint venture with the City, or solely by the City. Action Plan Develop the Lake Calavera area (252 acres) as a Special-Resource park with a revenue-generating, visitor attraction area. (Refer to "Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix" on page 19.) Action Plan Develop Carrillo Ranch as a Special-Resource park providing commercially-operated activities of interest in the backdrop of a historically significant site. -i a to- -ae^u-i-s-i-fe-i-efi—e-f--eerta-tn-1 a^ds-eetvHgtieti-s 2.2:2 2-.-3-:-3- Action Plan 2.2:3 Develop the Macario/HUB as a Special-Resource park providing large-scale and educationally-oriented facilities appropriate to the ecology of the lagoon, wetlands, and the canyons. (Refer Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix and separate Macario Park Development Study.) IQ 12. (Change) (Change) (Change) (Delete) (Change) (Delete/Add) (Change) 2-.-3b- 2.2b 2-.-3e 2.2c 2.2d Develop a portion of Macario, as per "The Macario Canyon Park Development Plan", for community park use. Sub-Policy Special -Resource Areas will be regularly maintained only in their developed portions. Sub-Policy Community Parks are owned by the City and shall be maintained as follows: . Major active-use areas on a regular schedule. . Less active-use and passive areas on a minimum basis. . Use areas for organized groups shall be on as-needed basis. Organizations shall contribute either user-fees or maintenance effort. Standards for maintenance effort shall be pre-established by the Department of Parks and Recreation prior to any maintenance agreement. Sub-Policy Neighborhood level recreation shall be provided by: -Re-s-iden-tia-l- -Rajdcs- - -wh-ich. -are. zdsrastepeit . Special-Use facilities which may be developed and maintained by private, public, or a joint effort of both. Those facilities owned by the City will be maintained on a regular basis as per the use requirements. Existing neighborhood parks prior to the adoption of this revised Element. Neighborhood parks existing prior to the adoption of this revised Element should be maintained by the City. 2r3e Sub-Policy 2.2e If a recreational trail system is established, they shall be maiBtaiaed-by-pie4.v.at&-e&ft&&s.&i&Ba-i-P»s-.- — T-tw— City— s-ba-1-1- developfflQBt-ef— tk&&e-f-ae-i-14ti.e&. provided by developers and maintained by private property owners. 2-4 P944ey-B-4 2.3 Policy B-3 All new private developments in the City shall bear a portion of the costs of public park acquisition and development through" the Public Facilities Fee, and Quimby Ordinance. 11 13. (change) -2-.4a- Sub-Policy . All new private developments shall pay the Public Facilities Fee. No credit toward the Public Facilities Fee sha-fl be given for Park-In-Lieu. Fees. B. Facility Planning 1. Goal C To give priority to location and provision of community park sites. 1.1 Policy C-l Locations of public recreation facilities shall be in ac- cordance with the Parks and Recreation Department Plan and the discretion of the Council, 1.2 Policy C-2 Community park land shall be identified for further dedication during the initial development review phases. 1.3 Policy C-3 A development plan and appurtenant costs for development and on-going maintenance shall be prepared and submitted to the City for approval prior to development of a public recreational facility. 1 .4 Policy C-4 a significant amount (Deite/Add) A community park should be developed when e4§£;fey-peic%€-efHt-of the park's service population is established or as determined by Council . 1.5 Policy C-5 Joint-use facility agreements- with the School District for neighborhood and community needs shall be continued and new agreements shall be developed as needed. 1.6 Policy C-6 Priority should be given to the acquisition of land within the City's northwest quadrant from expansion of existing recreation opportunities. 12 14. ' • W V. GLOSSARY . adopt-a-park - Individual or organization provision of funds and/or service for the acquisition, development, and/or maintenance of a park site. Performance by any agent must be as per pre-arranged performance standards between the City and the agent. . community park - A leisure facility of 20 to 50 acres designed to serve the broad recreational needs of several neighborhoods. . contract concept - The provision of special-event recreational services through contractual sponsorship by private corporation. . neighborhood level facility - Any facility that provides the recreational needs of a small segment of the population usually within walking distance of the facility. . passive water sports - Non-motorized boating, sun bathing, and fishing. Attainment (Delete/Add), "privitization" - Gafrture by local government of private development investment, operation, and maintenance of public recreation facilities. recreational compatibility understanding - A joint-use contract between two agencies for the use of a recreational area that is compatible with the area's natural ecosystem. . recreational facilities for industrial areas - Small private park sites in pedestrian proximity to working environments. . recreational trails - A comprehensive system of routes for bicycles and hiking/equestrian activities; these may link recreation areas together. 17 15, o (Delete) . -^s4d64VW^V-p«H^^A-p4^iJ*a4^J^gJlbo^^ -provtdfng- -servfce- -orrl-y- service perfonnance - A level of service provided by a program or facility. Elements determining facility service performance are: . Carrying capacity . Cost of maintenance vs. rate of return measured in utilization. . Facility attendence measured on a special period basis. special -resource area - A recreation site characterized by the existence of a special or unusual feature, natural or man-made, i.e., a water body, earth formation, historic amenity, etc. special-use facility - A local recreational facility of only one or two activity- type uses, i.e., tennis court, plunge, etc. 18 16. nb- OBJ toenrt C ID U1 '^0 O <?> X X X to 00 1 — QJ s n i^1 -p> o oo i~: X X X >c X X X X X X 10^ n CD OJ<; ro ai :n on mf* Up rfr §C rttr en O ZL <~} X X X X x X 10 0>Stagecoach jIX)co o oo n X -ooo X X X X X X X X 1001 X?o(-1- 0) << o 3 -a X X to•u -o 3ro o 00c= 00 0 X X X to CO ono exro 3 r+OJ OO 00co c^. 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The project commenced in February of 1981 and was scheduled for completion in June. However, an Environmental Impact Report (E.I.R.) was required before the document could be approved. This factor altered the time frame of the Element. The E.I.R. has been completed and the Element is now scheduled for certification. Upon certification, the Element can be adopted. The proposed document has gone through an extensive review process with City staff and an appointed task force which consisted of the members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission approved the Element at their meeting in January of 1982. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the revised Parks and Recreation Element as. an amendment to the General Plan. DISCUSSION The Element provides a planning tool for the City to establish a framework to develop a park system providing community-wide recreation. The ultimate goal is to provide optimum recreational opportunities to all residents in the City of Carlsbad. The following modifications have been incorporated into the Element: 1. Facility Standard New standards have been developed to accommodate th.e future needs of the City. The amount of park land was. decreased from 30 acres/1,000 population to 5 acres/1,QO.Q population. The revised standards are: Community Parks = 2.0 ac/1,000 Special Resource Areas = 2.5 ac/1,000 Special Use Areas = .5 ac/1,000 Exihibit C 21. : coThe Element also eliminated future City responsibility for mini, vest-pocket, and neighborhood parks. In the future, these sites will be constructed and maintained by private developers. 2. Special Resource Areas Four specific special resource areas have been highlighted in the document because of their significant importance to the entire plan. This includes Macario Canyon Park, Lake Calavera, Carrillo Ranch, and the beaches and lagoons. 3. Goals, Policies and Action Plans . The Element has established ten goals, 26 policies, and 22 action plans and has been organized into four major cate- gories including Management, Facility Planning, Programs, and Economics. The Executive Summary in the Element furnishes a more comprehensive explanation of this particular section. The goals, policies, and action plans are intended to provide a framework for the public and private sectors to plan adequate recreational opportunities. H. Parks and Recreation Development Plan This is a plan utilizing graphics and matrices to clarify the goals, policies, arid action plans. They include: - Use In Recreation Area Matrix - Proposed Public Parks Development Plan - Bicycle Route Development Plan - Hiking/Equestrian Corridor Development Plan. According to the State of California, the General Plan may include a recreation element, however, it is not mandatory but very desirarle The Element was formulated in conjunction with the objectives cf the General Plan and the Local Coastal Plan. The text also takes intc considertion the Land-Use, the Open-Space, and the Circulation Elements. EXHIBITS A. Resolution No. __^_^ : B. Parks and Recreation"Element. DLB:MRB:kap - 2 - 22. 1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THECITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO3 •• :• THE CITY: COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN• AMENDMENT NO. 6 3, ADOPTING A REVISED PARKS AND4 RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE' CITY OF CARLSBAD. 5 'APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD 6 CASE NO.; GPA 6 3 7 8 WHEREAS, the City Council directed the revision of a Parks 9 and Recreation Element of the General Plan which would meet the 10 requirements of State law; and 11 WHEREAS, the City Council did appoint the Parks and Recrea- 12 tion Commission to review data and provide input concerning the 13 parks and recreation needs of the City of Carlsbad; and 14 WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has met as 15 directed, reviewed the new Parks and Recreation Element and ap- 16 proved the new Parks and Recreation Element; and 17 WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report was completed for 18 "the Parks and Recreation Element which analyzed the potential 19 effects on the environment which Environmental Impact Report has 20 been recommended for certification by the Planning Commission; and 21 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on April 28, 1982 hold 22 duly noticed public hearings as prescribed by law to consider said 23 amendment; 24 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commis- 25 sion of the City of Carlsbad as follows: 26 A) That the above recitations are true and correct. 27 B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearings on April 28, 1982 and upon hearing and considering testimony and 28 arguments, if any, of all persons who desired to be heard, said Commission finds that: ...Exihibit D 23. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 -26 27 28 1. The goals and policies described in the Parks and Recreation Element meet the intent of State Law. 2. The City Council has determined that the Parks and Recreation Element is a necessary and desirable component of the General Plan. 3. The Parks and Recreation Element is consistent with the future goals of Carlsbad and is consistent with the other elements of the General Plan; C) That the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Parks and Recreation Element, (GPA-63) attached as Exhibit "c" dated October, 1981 and incorporated by reference. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 1982 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ' ABSTAIN: ABSENT: VERNON J. FARROW, JR. Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: JAMES C. HAGAMAN, Secretary CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION 24. REVISED PARKS & RECREATION ELEMENT IWANAGA' ASSOCIATES October 1981 City of Carlsbad REVISED PARKS & RECREATION ELEMENT IWANAGA ASSOCIATES 1200 QUAIL STREET . SUITE 165, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA Telephone (714) 752-7614 consultants: ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES OANIELIAN ASSOCIATES October 1981 RUSSELL Y. IWANAGA A.S.L.A. ERNEST M. SEIDEL A.S.L.A IWANAGA ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 1200 QUAIL STREET • NO. 165 • NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 • (714) 752-7614 1450 DESCANSO AVENUE -SAN MARCOS, C A 92069 • (714) 744-8790 October 30, 1981 City of Carlsbad Mr. David Bradstreet Director of Parks and Recreation 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 Dear Mr. Bradstreet: We are pleased to submit the Revised Parks and Recreation Element for the City of Carlsbad. The Element provides realistic goals and a master plan-for long-term recreation facility development. We thank the Parks and Recreation Task Force and the Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments for providing their time, input, and expertise towards the completion of this exciting project. It has been a pleasure working with you and we are looking forward to the opportunity of being of service to you in the future. Sincerely. Russell Y. Iw RYI:ald enclosure MEMBER - AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS CITY OF CARLSBAD City Officers:Mayor Ronald C. Packard Vice-Mayor Mary Casler City Manager Frank Aleshire Ass't City Manager Ronald A. Beckman Ass't City Manager William C. Baldwin Ass't City Manager Frank Mannen City Council Ronald C. Packard Mary Casler Girard W. Anear Claude A. Lewis Ann J. Kulchin Planning Commission Mary Marcus Vernon J. Farrow, Jr. Jerry Rombotis E.H. Jose, Jr. Clarence H. Schlehuber Johnathan D. Friestedt Stephen L'Heureux Parks and Recreation Commission/Project Task Force Laurie Nelson Boone Shirley Oahlquist Barbara Donovan Jeanne B. McFadden John S. Murk Dennis McKee Scott Wright Parks and Recreation Department David L. Bradstreet, Director of Parks and Recreation Robert E. Wilkinson, Park Planner Douglas J. Duncanson, Park Superintendent Lynn Chase, Recreation Superintendent Planning Department James C. Hagaman, Planning Director Thomas Hageman, Principal Planner Charles Grimm, Associate Planner Gary Wayne, Assistant Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose Because of changes in demographics, economics, new parks and recreation concepts (privitization), budget constraints, and a demand for energy conservation, a revision of the existing Carlsbad Park and Recreation Element was necessary. The intent of this document is to establish an updated Park and Recreation Development Program with the ultimate objec- tive to provide optimum recreational opportunities to all residents of the City of Carlsbad. Major Accomplishments 1. Standardize and Consolidate Park Facilities A. New Standards - Community Park 2.0 ac/1000 - Special-Resource Areas 2.5 /1000 - Special-Use Areas .5 /1000 - Community Parks are 20 to 50 acres with a multitude of recreational services and programs. - Special-Resource Areas are locations of 100 acres or more; or, a unique character and/or use, not found in community parks; or the local beaches and lagoons. - Special-Use Areas are 1 to 5 acres and provide a specific recreational function to the community. B. Eliminated future city responsibility for mini, vest-pocket,and neighborhood parks. In the future, these sites will be constructed and maintained by private developers. C. New park acreage projections based on acres per thousand: 1990 2000 Unknown (Build-Out) Community 147.6 238.8 320 SRA 184 278 400 SUA 37 59 80 2. The Element has established 10 goals, 26 policies and 22 action plans. These directives have been organized into four major headings. Manage- ment, Facility Planning, Programs and Economics. The highlights of this section are: A. Management Encourage private sector development of public recreation facilities (privitization). - Develop a citywide signing program. - Develop a non-profit organization for sponsorship and donations. - Develop land dedication requirements for hiking/equestrian corridors. - Develop guidelines for industrial participation in providing recreational facilities. City will be responsible for quality of public and private recreation facilities and programs on public land. - Provide recreational opportunities for the handicapped. - Promote self-supporting recreational programs. Community parks shall be provided by the private sector through land dedication. - Revise Quimby Ordinance. Prepare guidelines for residential parks. City will not be responsible for development and maintenance. Develop plans for the joint development and maintenance with private concerns for Lake Calavera, Carrillo Ranch, and Macario Park. - Develop maintenance standards for the various park areas. - Recreation trails shall be developed, operated, and maintained by private concessionaires. All new private developments shall pay both the PIL and PFF. B. Facility Planning Location of public recreation facilities shall be in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Development Plan. - Prepare joint-use facility agreements with the s.chool district. - Rehabilitate existing facilities. - Enter into long-term agreements with S.D.G. &E. C. Programs Encourage program development of traditional public recreational needs, trend-oriented interests, and cultural and nature oriented facilities. 11 D. Economics City will encourage development of motor inns and hotels near the ocean and lagoons. City shall measure the degree to which a park investment may generate expenditures within Carlsbad. Supplemental information is provided in additional appendices. Unlike the Element, these texts are not prepared for adoption by City Council as part of the General Plan. Their purpose is to: 1. Document the research information necessary in the formulation of the Element. 2. Provide additional clarification. Appendices A through D were prepared prior to the formulation of any draft copies of the revised Element. An additional appendix entitled, Technical Appendix, was prepared during the refinement of draft stages. This appendix contains additional research needed to test the feasibility of goals, policies, and actions of the Element and qualifying information that will assist City planners during implementation. in TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction A. Intent 1 B. State of California Law Requirements 2 C. General Plan Relationships 3 II. Facility Standards (Table) 4 III. List of Special-Resource Areas A. Macario/HUB 5 B. Lake Calavera 5 C. Carrillo Ranch 5 IV. Goals, Policies and Action Plans 7 A. Management 7 B. Facility Planning 11 C. Program 14 D. Economic 15 V. Glossary 17 VI. Parks and Recreation Development Plan A. Uses In Recreation Areas Matrix 19 B. Proposed Public Parks Development Plan 21 C. Hiking/Equestrian Corridor Development Plan 22 D- Bicycle Route Development Plan 23 IV I. INTRODUCTION A. Intent The intent of the Parks and Recreation Element is to establish a Parks and Recreation Development Program for the City with the ultimate objective to provide optimum recreational opportunities to all residents of the City of Carlsbad. The Program established by this Element contains the following: 1. Facility Standards This section defines the classifications of recreational facilities and the minimum level of acceptance for their development as suited to the needs of the residents, tourists, and employees within Carlsbad. 2. Special-Resource Areas This section indicates three areas that are of special significance to the overall Parks and Recreation Development Plan. 3. Goals. Policies and Action Plans . The Goals are intended to provide the framework for public and private decision-making in regards to provision of recreational opportunity. They reflect the needs and desires of the citizens of Carlsbad. Policies define the course of action for the goals. Action plans refer to specific actions for short-range implementation. 4. Parks and Recreation Development Plan This plan is a combination of ancilliary graphics and matrices that clarify the goals, policies, and action plans. These include: Uses In Recreation Areas Matrix . Proposed Public Parks Development Plan . Bicycle Route Development Plan . Hiking/Equestrian Corridor Development Plan B. State of California Law and Requirements The General Plan of a city may include a recreation element. It is not a mandatory element. The Government Code 65303 reads as follows concerning recreation elements. "A recreation element (of the General Plan) shows a comprehensive system of areas and public sites for recreation, including the following and, when practicable, their locations and proposed development: 1. Natural reservations 2. Parks 3. Parkways 4. Beaches 5. Playgrounds 6. Recreational community gardens 7. Other recreation areas" Local governments may include any or all of the items described in this section; and while a recreation element need not address each facility listed, it is advisable to be comprehensive and to include as many facilities as are locally relevant. C. General Plan Relationships California law requires that General Plans contain an integrated, internally consistent set of policies. This Parks and Recreation Element, although not mandatory, has been formulated with the General Plan in mind. Additionally, goals, policies and action plans have been formulated to be consistent with the objectives established in the Local Coastal Plan. The Parks and Recreation Element is most effected by the Land-Use Element, in that each particular classification of recreational facility has been located within a compatible land-use area. This Element does not dictate specific locations for recreational facilities, with the exception of special-resource areas, but rather recommends general areas and site criteria for future recreational facility development. The Parks and Recreation and Open Space Elements have a strong relationship. The Open Space Element identifies within it's text areas desirable for open space conservation. These areas are graphically shown on the Land-Use Map and are suitable for recreational activities. 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Q_ro CD <-•. ro O 3" o o— ' crro — • CU-s n -ao cr3 cro — •ro ->•l/l Oto ~-J* ^EO -•• 3 rt-Cu 3-—i.-s -aro -s»i. 0 <T3 Curo rt- CU i. O3 O •~o incr 1 CU cu o rt -^ — i. (—• 0 » 3 OoCD O1 — iJ^ CO CO » — 1-nt— *oj^— ( >~H O^r 00 ^—4 hJm CO t — 4 CD » — t-n nU>^-nm i —m*c r • 1 1 — 0-n 00rn 33 «C» — « Orn f>nr->rnCO CO os:-^ m 3300nr»— i CO— (3>~^*o u> 33 C3 Tl > Or > a o C/) CL (0 III. MASTER LIST OF SPECIAL-RESOURCE AREAS A. Macario/HUB The Macario/HUB area will provide major athletic facilities, a conference center and nature-oriented recreation. Although listed as a special-resource area, part of the site's acreage is planned for community park site use. Refer to the separate report entitled "Macario Canyon Park - Development Plan" for the Specific plan.) B. Lake Calavera The Lake Calavera area is 252 acres, which includes approximately 30 acres of water. It was purchased by a Water Revenue Bond which is due for maturation in 1983. This area provides an opportunity for nature activities. Activities developed are: . camping fishing and passive-boating hiking and equestrian riding Equestrian activities will be open for public use. It is desirable to develop the hiking/equestrian corridors linking the Lake Calavera and Macario areas as part of the site's eventual development package. Responsibility for this area shall be shared. The City will provide the land for lease and will guide private concessionaires in facilities development and maintenance. Private concessionaires will operate the facilities. The majority of activities should be self- supporting and fee-oriented. C. Carrillo Ranch The structures at Carrillo provide an opportunity to connect the future to the past and provide the basis for site rehabilitation to v.he original historic theme. The Ranch shall be a commercially operated facility with special interest shops. The City should encourage the sale of artistic items by local artisans. Demonstrations of the various crafts will provide an educational experience. D. Lagoons and Beaches Carlsbad has three major lagoons and approximately six miles of ocean beaches within it's City limits. These special-resource areas are not included as a component of the Parks and Recreation Element in that, they are not under the City jurisdiction of management. It must be noted that these areas contribute significantly to Carlsbad's overall opportunity for recreational experiences. 6 IV. GOALS. POLICIES. AND ACTION PLANS A. Management 1. Goal A To provide balanced and readily accessible recreational programs and facilities. 1.1 Policy A-l The city will encourage participation from the private sector for the development, operation, and maintenance of public recreational facilities. (."Privitization" Policy) 1.1:1 Action Plan Develop processing packets that incorporate all necessary requirements from City departments to minimize the process of obtaining operational permits by private recreational developers, operators and concessionaires. 1.1:2 Action Plan Develop a city-wide master signing program for public recreational facilities that provides directional information and an inviting image for the facility. 1.1:3 Action Plan Develop a non-profit foundation to solicit pri- vate organizations to sponsor public recreation activities, supply equipment and uniforms, donate facilities in parks, etc. and to act as a vehicle to provide clear tax advantages to donors and contributors of funds and resources. 1.1:4 Action Plan Develop a prototype recreation services "contract concept" to provide for corporation financial sponsorship of tournaments, contests, mass recreation events (10K runs, bicycle races, canoe races, etc.). Approach major corporations in the City, with the "contract concept". 1.1:5 Action Plan Develop requirements for irrevocable offers of land dedication by the private sector for open space as shown on the Hiking/Equestrian Corridors Plan. 1.1:6 Action Plan Develop guidelines so that industrial developments may provide athletic clubs and facilities within specific planned industrial and office parks for their day-use population. 1.1:7 Action Plan Develop investor and operator agreements (leases and concession contracts) that provide the optimum in services and social and economic returns for Special-Resource Areas. 1.1:8 Action Plan Identify those elements in Macario/HUB, Carrillo Ranch, and Lake Calavera Parks which can be best performed by private investor/operators and request proposals for development and performance thereof. 1.2 Policy A-2 The City of Carlsbad will be responsible for the quality of both public and private recreation facilities and programs on public lands, and shall therefore strengthen recreational service performances. 1.3 Policy A-3 Recreational opportunities shall be provided for the handicapped segment of the population when appropriate. 1.4 Policy A-4 Historically significant sites shall be combined with recreational learning opportunities where possible. 8 1.4:1 Action Plan Develop the Leo Carrillo Ranch as a commercial recreational opportunity that identifies the site's original historical significance. 1.4:2 Action Plan Develop a preservation program for the existing stagecoach stop at Stagecoach Community Park as a mark of historical identity to the community. 1.5 Policy A-5 Development of recreational facilities by developers, service clubs, civic groups, individual donors or organizations shall be consistent with the standards/guidelines of this Element. 2. Goal B To promote a financially self-supporting system of recreational facilities and programs.' 2.1 Policy B-l Community park sites shall be provided by the private sector through land dedication prior to the break down of land into smaller residential developments or through purchase by the City. 2.1:1 Action Plan Revise the Quimby Ordinance (Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) to reflect the following: . Residential developments larger than 200 acres will provide and dedicate to the City land for any community parks. Those developments with approximately 200 acres that are located in the conceptual location of a community park site as per the Proposed Public Parks Development Plan within this Element text shall be required to provide land or fees according to the discretion of Council. . Residential developments less than 200 acres will provide fees (fee-in-lieu) instead of land. This fee will be equal to the value of the recreation land that would be required as per the fee-in-lieu table within Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code unless the City Council requests that land be dedicated to the City to ' complete a Community Park. 9 2.2 Policy B-2 The City shall prepare guidelines for "residential parks" that will be only in effect under the non-mandatory PUD ordinance. The City shall not accept responsibility for maintenance of "residential parks". An association of residential owners shall be formed and shall be responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair costs. 2.2a Sub-Policy The City should not accept land dedication under its discretionary authority unless the property is for community park land purposes. 2.2b Sub-Policy All park-in-lieu fees collected from residential developments will be channeled to community parks, special use areas, or special resource area acquisi- tion and development. 2.3 Policy B-3 Provision and maintenance of recreational facilities shall be directed by the following sub-policies. 2.3a Sub-Policy Special-Resource Areas/Facilities that are owned by the City shall be operated and maintained by private concerns, in joint venture with the City, or solely by the City. 2.3:1 Action Plan Develop the Lake Calavera area (252 acres) as a Special-Resource park with a revenue-generating, visitor attraction area. (Refer to "Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix" on page 19.) 2.3:2 Action Plan Develop Carrillo Ranch as a Special-Resource park providing commercially-operated activities of interest in the backdrop of a historically significant site. Negotiate acquisition of certain lands contiguous to the originally dedicated homestead. Refer to "Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix". 2.3:3 Action Plan Develop the Macario/HUB as a Special-Resource park providing large-scale and educationally-oriented facilities appropriate to the ecology of the lagoon, wetlands, and the canyons. (Refer Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix and separate Macario Park Development Study.) Develop a portion of Macario, as per "The Macario Canyon Park Development Plan", for community park use. 2.3b Sub-Policy Special-Resource Areas will be regularly maintained only in their developed portions. 2.3c Sub-Policy Community Parks are owned by the City and shall be maintained as follows: . Major active-use areas on a regular schedule. . Less active-use and passive areas on a minimum basis. . Use areas for organized groups shall be on as-needed basis. Organizations shall contribute either user-fees or maintenance effort. Standards for maintenance effort shall be pre-established by the Department of Parks and Recreation prior to any maintenance agreement. 2.3d Sub-Policy Neighborhood level recreation shall be provided by: "Residential Parks" which are developed and maintained by private associations. . Special-Use facilities which may be developed and maintained by private, public, or a joint effort of both. Those facilities owned by the City will be maintained on a regular basis as per the use requirements. Existing neighborhood parks prior to the adoption of this revised Element. Neighborhood parks existing prior to the adoption of this revised Element should be maintained by the City. 2.3e Sub-Policy Recreational trails shall be developed, operated, and maintained by private concessionaires. The City shall prepare and provide performance standards prior to development of these facilities. 2.4 Policy B-4 All new private developments in the City shall bear a portion of the costs of public park acquisition and development through- the Public Facilities Fee, and Quimby Ordinance. 11 2.4a Sub-Policy — All new private developments shall pay the Public — Facilities Fee. No credit toward the Public Facilities Fee sha-fl be given for Park-In-Lieu, ». Fees. — B. Facility Planning ^ 1. Goal C m To give priority to location and provision of community park sites. m * 1.1 Policy C-l "* Locations of public recreation facilities shall be in ac- cordance with the Parks and Recreation Department Plan and ** the discretion of the Council, m 1.2 Policy C-2 m — Community park land shall be identified for further dedication during the initial development review phases. 1.3 Policy C-3m A development plan and appurtenant costs for development and "™ on-going maintenance shall be prepared and submitted to the *• City for approval prior to development of a public recreational facility. M 1.4 Policy C-4 — A community park should be developed when eighty percent of the park's service population is established or as determined by "" Council. "" 1.5 Policy C-5 <UwH Joint-use facility agreements- with the School District """ for neighborhood and community needs shall be continued and ^ new agreements shall be developed as needed. - 1.6 Policy C-6 Priority should be given to the acquisition of land within the City's northwest quadrant from expansion of existing recreation opportunities. 12 2. Goal D To rehabilitate existing underutilized facilities that potentially can meet the needs of a changing and growing population. 2.1 Policy D-l Justification for facility rehabilitation shall be based upon promotion of increased access, lower maintenance costs and increased service performance. 2.1:1 Action Plan Generate an inventory of needed repairs for existing recreational facilities. Establish priorities of rehabilitation under the yearly Capital Improvements Program. 2.1:2 Action Plan Prior to any facility rehabilitation, prepare an assessment to determine expense, need, increased service performance capability and desirability of rehabilitation to determine feasibility. 3. Goal E To encourage private owners and public agencies to sell, dedicate donate or lease at minimal costs, surplus land to provide land for recreational use. 3.1 Policy E-l The City should promote expansion of opportunity for recreational use in areas of significant ecological value where discretionary use of the resource allows. 3.1:1 Action Plan Enter into agreements with S.D.G.&E. to establish access to and along the soutn shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Seek long-term lease periods. (Refer to Master List of Recreation Areas.) 3.1:2 Action Plan Enter into agreements with S.D.G.&E. to establish access between the Agua Hedionda 'and the Macario area. 13 3.1:3 Action Plan Initiate lease of HUB area of Macario. Allow limited access to the wetlands of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. 3.2 Policy E-2 The City shall promote and support private, public and quasi-pub!ic agencies for the development of public recreational facilities at the three lagoons and coast- line beaches located with Carlsbad's sphere-of-influence. 3.2:1 Negotiate "recreational compatibility under- standings" with the California Department of Fish and Game on all three lagoons. 4. Goal F To increase community parks city-wide and recreation facilities within industrial areas. 4.1 Policy F-l Provide major athletic facilities within Macario Park. 4.2 Policy F-2 Guide industries in the provision of recreational facilities for their employees during the planning review process. C. Program 1. Goal G To encourage program development on three levels to ensure optimum performance of current and future parks as effective recreational facilities. Those levels are: traditional public recreational needs trend-oriented interests cultural and nature-oriented facilities 1.1 Policy G-l Provide opportunities for cultural arts through a joint-use agreement with the School District for use of the Carlsoad Community Cultural Arts Center, Harding Center, and Mac.'.rio. 14 2. Goal H To promote a constant level of quality in recreational programs. 2.1 Policy H-l Full-time staff shall be scheduled to provide supervision, program delivery, and contact with the community for not less than 85 percent of all operational hours at the community parks. 2.1:1 Action Plan Develop a youth volunteer program to assist full- time staff with minor responsibilities. Design a recreational leadership training program. Coordinate with the School District to implement the program and to establish appropriate work credits for involved students. D. Economic 1. Goal I To stimulate private development of commercial recreational facilities on public properties in Carlsbad. 1.1 Policy 1-1 The City shall encourage development of new motor inns and hotels with meeting facilities and recreational grounds near the ocean and at the Lagoon mouth locations. 1.1:1 Action Plan The City shall examine the feasibility of establish- ing commercial and visitor accommodation uses at or near the State Beach entry points and near future major parking lots which lie east of the beach frontage roads. 1.2 Policy 1-2 The City shall examine industrial and office park develop- ment for inclusion of business visitor accommodations, i.e., motor inns, and conference centers. 15 1.3 Policy 1-3 The City should increase visitor accommodations in Carls- bad in conjunction with development of existing and planned recreational facilities (i.e., Macario Park Development Plan). 2. Goal J To define economic objectives for future public park and recreation program investments. 2.1 Policy J-l In the design and programming of public park facilities, the City shall measure the degree to which a park invest- ment may generate expenditures within Carlsbad. (Key earnings are sales tax receipts, business license taxes, and motel/hotel room guest taxes.) 16 V. GLOSSARY adopt-a-park - Individual or organization provision of funds and/or service for the acquisition, development, and/or maintenance of a park site. Performance by any agent must be as per pre-arranged performance standards between the City and the agent. community park - A leisure facility of 20 to 50 acres designed to serve the broad recreational needs of several neighborhoods. contract concept - The provision of special-event recreational services through contractual sponsorship by private corporation. neighborhood level facility - Any facility that provides the recreational needs of a small segment of the population usually within walking distance of the facility. passive water sports - Non-motorized boating, sun bathing, and fishing. "privitization" - Capture by local government of private development investment, operation, and maintenance of public recreation facilities. recreational compatibility understanding - A joint-use contract between two agencies for the use of a recreational area that is compatible with the area's natural ecosystem. recreational facilities for industrial areas - Small private park sites in pedestrian proximity to working environments. recreational trails - A comprehensive system of routes for bicycles and hiking/equestrian activities; these may link recreation areas together. 17 residential park - A private neighborhood level Special-Use facility providing service only to those families within the residential complex of which this private facility is a part. service performance - A level of service provided by a program or facility. Elements determining facility service performance are: . Carrying capacity . Cost of maintenance vs. rate of return measured in utilization. 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TO TOmo CTa3 : 5*0 CDi-» O=r r+ 3"OM<D O 3 CD 3- <D 0> <D O a N>o 8••«*« II T3S1;3(0 zm2) CD ODO X 5)' O O 2 Z33•o K O U mO C(/>muu> y mo 5? mo>O 3 2T3 m O >II o -Hm enm:zm COo mGO O oi—*GO n> 2 m >Q cm ^ODD O mO m 3D z 30 F >m00°s0)^ H<2>3of Oz lo1? 3i&> o-Hm C~> O CDrn -ri i—i ^ 7^m —I m CO 2; O CD CD o3=" m O omo XImoi—t CO CO S>—I CO-n3>o—I O OL CD (P ( TECHNICAL APPENDIX REVISED PARKS & RECREATION ELEMENT IUANAGA ASSOCIATES October 1981 City of Carlsbad TABLE OF CONTENTS Facility Standards - Overview 1 Facility Standards - Recreation Area Classifications 3 Recommended Quiraby Ordinance Revisions 10 Implementation Priority Matrix 11 Recreational Demand 13 Market Demand Population Normally Required For 17 Private Investment In Recreational Facilities Economic Impacts Of the Parks and Recreation 1 9 Development Plan Proposed Public Recreation Use Of Lake Calavera 21 Carlsbad Park and Recreation Element 23 Project Selection, Level Of Effort, Phasing and Funding Matrix (1981 - 1986 Capital Projects) Capital Improvements Policies Description 24 FACILITY STANDARDS•«» m A. Facility Standards - Overview •«i — As stated in the County-wide Local Park Program, "where there is no definitive standard for measuring recreation services, the ability of a park system to accommodate increasing use and to adapt to changing recreational preferences is most directly related to the amount and *" location of the park land. Thus, an adequate standard based on m park size, service radius, population served, and acres per thousand «• population, with built-in flexibility to adapt to varying communities, m will be most likely to .remain a viable guide." *m After consideration of the following parameters: ~ . the goals established within this element, 4HI . current and projected economic conditions, ^ . new trends and patterns in recreation, «* . quantity and quality of existing facilities, „ . proximity to the three lagoons and two state beaches, — ' . expressed needs and desires of the citizens as per the Task Force, City Staff's experience and the public opinion question- <•! naire, and the location of school sites ** the following acreages were established as minimum to meet the *» recreational needs of the Carlsbad population. -m „, Special-Resource Areas 2.5 acres/1,000 population m Community Parks 2.0 acres/1,000 population •*i Special-Use Facilities .5 acres/1,000 population 5.0 acres/1,000 population The distribution of the acreage should occur in the four main growth sections of the City: Palomar, Encina, La Costa, and Calavera. The following chart depicts the acreages required within each of the four areas for the years 1990 and 2000. RECREATION LAND FOR 1.990 (In Acres) Palomar Encina La Costa Calavera Total Community Park Special-Use Facility 6.5 1.6 79.4 19.8 36.0 9.0 25.7 6.4 147.6 36.8 8.1 99.2 45.0 32.1 RECREATION LAND FOR 2000 (In Acres) Community Park Special-Use Facility 20.1 118.9 5.0 29.7 25.1 148.6 47.0 11.8 58.8 52.8 13.2 66.0 184.4 Palomar Encina La Costa Calavera Total 238.8 59.7 298.5 The following chart shows the projected populations for the four sections of the City. Section Encina Calavera Palomar La Costa PROJECTED POPULATIONS (Source: Seedway Cook) Year 1990 36,689 12,836 3,246 18,000 Year 2000 51,433 26,384 10,019 23,490 Total 73,711 111,326 B. Recreation Area Classifications Recreation areas within Carlsbad have been classified into six groups: . Special-Resource Areas . Community Parks . Residential Parks . Special-Use Facilities . Recreational Facilities for Industrial Areas . Recreational Trails Responsibilities of land acquisition, site development, and maintenance for these areas are set down within the policies of this Element. 1- Special-Resource Areas Special-Resource Areas are local amenities that have either city-wide or potential regional significance. The significance is in the quality of the site that makes it unique as a recreation area; this quality may be of a natural (water, geological, etc.), historical (architectural, etc.) or of a cultural (pageants, etc.) or of a combination thereof. Consequently, the site or it's facilities have an attraction or drawing power to users locally and beyond. The areas within Carlsbad that fall into this category are: . Rancho Carrillo Ranch (approximately 18 acres) . Macario/HUB (488 acres) . Lake Calavera (252 acres) . Local Beaches and Lagoons (under State jurisdiction) The three areas under Carlsbad jurisdiction total approximately 760 acres. For the year 2000, based on the proposed standards for special-resource areas, 2.5 acres/1,000 population, the City will require only 280 acres. The anticipated build-out population 160,000 will require a total of 400 acres. Consequently, the City has met the standards for this classification with the above existing lands to which it has title. 2. Community Parks Community Parks are leisure facilities, approximately 20 to 50 acres in size, designed to serve the recreational needs of several neighborhoods. The nature of this type of facility encourages and attracts family unit populations from a nearby vicinity on a daily frequency. Minimum facilities should include: . Family-oriented picnic areas . Group picnic areas . Turfed open space areas for free play . Multi-purpose lighted playfield(s) . Tot areas . Structure for lectures, meetings, skills instruction, etc. . On-site parking . Security night lighting . Buffer areas . Special-use facilities as per specific community demand . Tennis courts Special.-use facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, horseshoes, handball and racquetball courts, etc. may be located within these parks if appropriate to the interest and need of the community in which the park is located. Specific uses for known.community park sites are provided within the Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix. The service radius for community park sites is approximately two miles. The primary access orientation is vehicular. It is therefore established that community parks should be located adjacent to a secondary arterial or circulation route of greater hierarchy as defined within the Circulation Element. 3. "Residential Parks" Traditional neighborhood parks characteristically serve the recreational needs of a segment of the population within walking distance of the park. Desirable sites are 5 to 10 acres in,size, but may drop as low as 3 acres. Minimum facilities at each existing site should include: . Family-oriented picnic areas . Minimum I-acre turfed open space . Security night lighting . Buffer areas Other facilities may be provided in a neighborhood park, but only if appropriate to a large percentage of the supporting neighborhood population. For example, a multi-purpose hard court may be inappropriate for a neighborhood of senior citizens. «• Specific uses for Carlsbad's existing neighborhood park sites „ are provided within the Uses In Recreation Areas ^ Matrix. Further development of these areas should be as per the Matrix. me* Neighborhood level recreational facilities can be public or private. Those provided after the adoption of this Element will be private. Private sites, or "residential parks" are "" to be provided, developed and maintained by private development ™" consequently this discussion of neighborhood classification •"" facilities is intended as a guideline for privately owned «•« parks and not a standard. The City will promote neighborhood ^ level recreation, but it will only be provided in those —, developments choosing to be reviewed under the City's non- mandatory PUD Ordinance.. These facilities which will be WMI referred to as "residential parks", will most likely no IM longer provide the use areas found in traditional neighborhood """ parks as mentioned earlier in this section, but instead will ** provide areas for specific active uses. "Residential parks" -» are neighborhood level special-use facilities having service «• limits corresponding to the boundaries of the private developments ^, in which they are located. am 4. Special-Use Facilities•«•« 4MI Special-use facilities are local facilities that meet the """ needs of only one or two activity-type uses. They are between m one to five acres in size and generally do not provide the m basic universally accepted facilities found in a park site. m Facilities of this type are swim, tennis or racquetball complexes, meeting halls, athletic complexes and playlets. •« Location of special-use facility sites should be'based upon ** adequate access to it's supporting community population. It 6 is therefore established that these facilities should be located adjacent to arterials. Special-use facilities can be public, private, or quasi-public. In light of Goal B, "Promote a financially self-supporting system of recreational facilities and programs." the intent of this Element is to promote self-supporting facilities. Consequently, most facilities will be private or quasi- public (land leased by the city and recreational facility development, operation, and maintenance provided by private concessionaires). 5. Recreation Facilities for Industrial Areas The industrial area around the Palomar Airport will be a unique daytime community. Industrial complexes in the area will be encouraged to provide recreational space within pedestrian proximity of the working environments. Due to time constraints of work schedules, private park sites that include the following are of priority. small turfed area for free play . small- picnic areas . tree-shaded areas with benches for individual picnicking, reading, relaxing and socializing. Responsibility for the provision, development and maintenance of park sites will be assumed by the owner. Park sites will be reviewed during the master planning or specific planning phases. Size, location, and use are the main considerations. A site of one to three acres is desirable. Location should promote vehicular and pedestrian access. Formalized recreation is also desirable for this working community and will be provided within special-use facilities that are: 1 - commercial public facilities or 2 - private in-house company facilities Facilities should provide activities that accommodate a limited number of players and period play, such as, swimming, tennis, racquetball and handball. 6. Recreational Trails Recreational trail systems considered within this Element are the Bicycle Routes, and the Hiking/Equestrian Corridors. The nature of equestrian and hiking trails is such that the proposed facilities have been developed together along select open space corridors as per the General Land Use Element. (See graphic entitled "Hiking/Equestrian Corridors" within Element text.) The route of this master trail system was planned to meet the following intent. . connect areas of known major hiking/equestrian interest . provide a safe trail that reduces conflict with other activities . provide an interesting trail The Bicycle Routes system has been planned to share the secondary, prime, and major arterials defined within the Circulation Element. A combination automobile/bicycle route avoids duplication of facilities and will provide a safe direct route if planned properly. These routes will additionally link all community park sites which also are to be located along a secondary, major or prime arterial. (Refer to Bicycle Route Master Plan within Element text.) 8 Responsibility for recreational trails is fractured. Bicycle routes will be through public responsibility for development and maintenance; the Hiking/Equestrian Trails will be provided on a quasi-public basis. The city shall obtain irrevocable offers for land dedication from developments for those open space corridors as shown on the Hiking/Equestrian Corridor Plan. Trail development and maintenance shall be provided on leased land by private concessionaires, and private-interest groups, or combination thereof, that are willing to assume that responsibility. RECOMMENDED QUIMBY ORDINANCE REVISIONS 1. The percentage of land required for provision/dedication should relate to coordinate demographics. (Percentages or provision/dedication should not only reflect density, but classification of housing. Refer to Appendix A- Page 27.) 2. The density format should be expressed in units/acre so that it may easily be translated into acres/1,000 served figures. 3. Required recreation land dedication/provision should be consistent with the standards expressed within this Element. 4. 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Of O 33 rf fD-o <-* fDo — •lO-i oCu -+• 3in CD O T~~ ' or- 0 D* ^»n 0 13r~ mtn IsOn 3>»-« -n O3 TI I— • *•? m ^> rn gm ^JO 0«z "n ccz en C5 m «—• IT) cn rno O T3m ^D m oi — 33O —"U — 13 -<m 3= O— < -n RECREATIONAL DEMAND There are numerous elements of changing recreational services demand for the City of Carlsbad: • Dynamic population growth in new locations within the City. The resident population will double between 1980 and 1990, going from roughly 35,500 to 73,700. The population is then expected to increase to 111,000 by the year 2000. Carlsbad may ultimately "build out" at roughly 160,000 during the first half of the 21st Century. • Dynamic employee growth is also foreseen (which is not necessarily related to residential population increase) in particular locations, most notably around Palomar Airport. • Beach visitation increases forecast by the State of California sug- gest upward trends from nearly 2 million annual visitors in 1980 to 2.6 million in 1990 and 3.3 million in the year 2000. • Visitor accomodations are increasing in number, from roughly 700 rooms in 1980 to an estimated 1,000 rooms by 1983. Thereafter, it is anticipated that hotel/motel development will begin to in- crease even more dramatically. • The major national prestige of the La Costa Hotel and Spa is begin- ning to identify Carlsbad very positively. Visitor draw and demand for additional resort-type establishments should be anticipated. • Interest in the three lagoons which frame the City and it's future development remains very high. It is possible that the lagoons will remain largely in a preserved ecological state in as much as there is demonstrated strong public interest in both retention, preservation, and the nature experience as a recreational opportunity. 13 -m m These several elements of demand have been given recent additional credence through the conduct of a recreation user needs survey which collected some 557 responses from City of Carlsbad residents. The current demand findings may be summarized as follows: • There is an across-the-board range of new facilities which the respondents desire. The most frequently requested facilities are swimming pool, gymnasium, cultural arts (performance hall) facilities, and lighted multi-use athletic areas. t The respondents are frequent users of vigorous outdoor recreation opportunities. • City residents exhibit very high beach use patterns. • There is a perception that young people are best served by the existing park facilities and programs. I Substantial interest is shown for lagoon protection. • Private/commercial recreational facilities within and outside of Carlsbad make up roughly one-half the recreational use pattern of the survey respondents. I There is demonstrated strong interest in further improvement of the Carlsbad public park and recreation system. I There is evidence that residents are willing to pay user fees for public parks facilities and program uses. t"4 m Of those facilities needs most desired, the respondents consistently under- •«. lined interest in vigorous athletic activity and in outdoor recreation, by M giving priority to: Swimming pools Lighted playing fields **" Teen Center — Gymnasium '"• Outdoor Theater m m In the making of future parks development policy, Carlsbad, as a growing m community which will almost entirely change during the twenty years, sees several "suppliers" of recreational.facilities for its residents:>*i •tM • The private home-related facilities built as parts of condominium "** and planned community developments. (Note that more than 75 percent *' of projected eventual dwelling units have yet to be built in •*• Carlsbad). « ,m • The private for-profit commercial recreational facilities which a — growing resident and employee population will demand. •<m • The destination resort/spa which performs recreational services formvisitors and the generally well-to-do. •*• * • The residential subdivisions which will eventually be responsible -m for the operation and maintenance of small neighborhood parks. «H • The City of Carlsbad Parks Department which will provide parks, facilities, and programs through a development program that seeks to "privitize" as much of the public park performance role as it can "*" by providing incentives to the private sector investors and operators. 15 The Carlsbad School District which provides recreational and athletic facilities for the student population base which is expected to grow steadily and in great magnitude during the next decade. • The State of California as operator of the two very lengthy State beaches. • The several social institutions which have consistently created recreational facilities and programs, including the YMCA and the larger local churches. Thus, the issue of demand for the City of Carlsbad is one of the proper deliberate selection of the facilities and programs role which it should play. The City's future parks and recreation role should be concentrated on:- • Development of adequate community parks • Development of superior special resource-based areas • Development of special-use facilities. If the City revises it's acreage/thousand persons standards, as recom- mended elsewhere in this element, the City will essentially be concen- trating .nrimary effort on: • Community parks generated at 2 acres per thousand people; • Special-resource areas at 2.5 acres per thousand, people; and « Special-use facilities at .5 acres per thousand people. Thus, 5 acres per thousand people becomes the optimum number for a priority park development program and can best deliver recreational services to meet the demands recorded above. (Trails and neighborhood parks will become the responsibility of private developers, homeowner associations, and assessment districts.) 16 MARKET DEMAND POPULATION NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FACILITY PRIVATE 1 . Tennis Club 17-20 courts 2. Handball/ Racquetball Club—Athletic Club -style . 16 courts . 6 courts 3. Roller Rink* 4. Motion Picture Theaters* . Walk-in fourplex 1,400 seats . Walk-in twin 5. Health Club 6. Miniature Golf Course 7. Games Arcade 32 machines (often com- bined with miniature golf) POPULATIONBASE 85,000 125,000 30,000 200,000 75,000 37,000 60,000 175,000 200,000+ MINIMUM ANNUAL PATRONS 500 members 1,500 members 560 members 100,000 admissions 378,000 admissions 185,000 admissions 600 members 160,000 plays 600,000 plays SITE SIZE 6 acres 3 acres 3 acres 2 acres 2-3 acres 2 acres half acre 1.5 acres + .5 acres USUAL LOCATION residential arterial street office/commercial district office/commercial district commercial district regional shopping center community shopping center neighborhood shop- ping center commercial district Regional market 17 FACILITY 8. Archery Range 8 lanes 9. Driving Range 35 tees PUBLIC 10. Swim Complex ,-, Outdoor Amphi- theater 12. Equestrian Boarding and Rental Center POPULATIONBASE 80,000 200,000 350,000 750,000+ 250,000 MINIMUM ANNUAL PATRONS 12,000 plays 100,000 admissions 30,000 swimmers 240,000 admissions 100 horses boarded SITE SIZE 1/2 acre 13 acres 1.5 acres+ 13 acres 3.5 acres+ trail system LARGE-SCALE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES 13. Health Spa 200 rooms 14. Theme Park . Small Scale . Large Scale 15. Recreation Vehicle Park 100- 500 spaces 1,000,000+ very large regional market very large regional market regional market 58,000 room nites 800,000 to 1,250,000 admissions 2,000,000 to 3,500,000 admissions 150 occu- pied nights space 5-10+ acres 25-45 acres 100-170 acres 7-35 acres USUAL LOCATION regional shopping center or public land lease industrial /commercial area regional market — lie park or large school regional market- public park regional market-- public land regional market-- possibly includes major competition golf course near freeway on vacant land near freeway on vacant or agri- cultural land near freeway with beach or special environmental attraction 18 ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN The direct economic impacts of the City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Development Plan will be experienced on a gradual and phased basis, as a part of general City growth expected during the next two decades. There are ten basic impacts: 1 - The gradually implemented plan will stimulate establishment of new businesses in Carlsbad (commercial recreation facilities on both public and private properties as well as retail and services outlets which support the recreation facilities). 2 - There will be an increase in both public and private construction activities to meet the recreational facilities demand. 3 - City employment in the Parks Department should increase only modestly, if the City is successful in capturing concessionaires and private operators for recreational facility operation on public park lands. 4 - Recreation destination visitors from outside of Carlsbad will increase as new private and public facilities open—yielding grad- ually increasing municipal revenues. Visitors from the San Diego region and from Southern California in general will seek the recre- ational specialties Carlsbad can offer. 5 - Recreational facility and program development should increase demand for overnight visitor accommodations well beyond the 1,000 rooms expected to be in place by 1983, resulting in both current hotel/motel expansion and new guest accommodations. 19 m 6 - The Parks and Recreation Development Plan will cause greater respon- sibilities on the part of the School District and the Visitor's Bureau function of the Chamber of Commerce. The City will seek performance in terms of facilities and programs build up from the School District, and an attractions management effort from the Chamber. 7 - If City Council approves, a result of the Development Plan will be the transfer of the costs of operations and maintenance responsibil- ities for the small neighborhood parks to neighborhood associations. The neighborhood parks would still be public parks. 8 - The primary revenue benefits to the City which should result from implementation of the Development Plan would be increased guest room tax collections and increased sales tax receipts. 9 - The success of the Development Plan may enhance the market demand for modernization of the redevelopment project area—helping to support private reinvestment in the older city core area. 10 - The City may be able to stabilize it's costs of recreational program offerings by moving toward the goal of user fees and charges for new recreational programs at both existing and new facilities. There are, in addition, some further indirect economic impacts which may enhance the City's economic position. For example, high-quality private recreational facilities within or adjacent to the newly developing office- industrial area will increase the attractiveness of the space to firms look- ing for motivated employees. Also, the quality of both public and private recreational facilities should influence the maintenance of high property values. 20 PROPOSED PUBLIC RECREATION USE OF LAKE CALAVERA Current Situation -«*i m The Lake Calavera property is owned as an asset by the Carlsbad Water District. •m As such, it has asset value and may in the future be assigned either an asset M revenue production role or be marketed for sale in order to raise funds for future necessary water district projects. The proposed Parks and Recreation Element suggests that the important water surface and land area in the Water District ownership be developed as a revenue-producing public recreation facility. *" The location of Lake Calavera in the northeast quadrant of Carlsbad indicates ** the probability that future park users will come from surrounding cities — *" all the more reason to establish fee-based recreation facilities. at ^ Concept M The water surface and the interesting terrain suggest that outdoor experiences•*• be maximized.^ Activities such as camping, boating, horseback riding, and bicycle moto-cross ("BMX") would appear to be suitable. Additionally, it may ** be possible to attract a family recreation park operator (water slide, batting — cage, miniature golf, etc.). While not making any finding of current or future <*• feasibility for operation as a commercial recreational park, it is suggested m that the Water District first consider offering Lake Calavera for water develop- ^ ment as a unique commercial recreation park emphasizing multiple use and the m generation af revenues for the District. Among the primary uses which should be considered are: Recreation vehicle park *™ . Tent camping *" . Nonmotorized water craft rental (on the lake) •* . Convenience food and camping supplies shop m . Family commercial recreation facilities emphasizing water contact (outside of the lake) An equestrian club and competition show ring (membership and rentals -- clearly profit-making) •urn 21 Revenue Development The Water District could master lease the property to the Parks and Recreation Department with the understanding that virtually all revenues generated for the City should flow to the District. In turn, the Department could negotiate a master development agreement with a recreation facility developer/operator based upon an annual minimum land rent convertible to a percent of gross revenues from all park operations. The City itself would be likely to receive the follow- ing additional revenues: Sales tax Possessory interest real estate taxes Public facilities fee (one time) 22 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT POLICIES DESCRIPTION Each of the proposed projects listed on the preceding matrix is described below in order to define what the funding level proposed during the 1982-1986 period would accomplish. 1. Macario Canyon Park: The City proposes to close escrow on the 288-acre parcel during 1981, utilizing funds to be committed from the General Fund. The prior 1980-1985 Capital Improvement Program had suggested an additional $2,585,000 from Public Facilities Fee receipts, be invested in park development. The separate Macario Canyon Park Development Plan has proposed roughly $3,492,000 during the 1981-1986 period — by specifying numerous explicit projects. The Parks Commission and City Council will wish to select the most worthy and needful capital projects for Macario which both protect the park resource and establish the investment base necessary to capture private investment in, and operations of, public recrea- tional facilities. 2. City-Wide Park Signing System: This is a new program intended to locate and designate city parks with a uniform higher quality signing system that serves to direct the resident and visitor, as well as to enhance the image of the public park system in Carlsbad. Fifty thousand dollars should purchase a large number of free- standing, high durability, low maintenance signs (and replacements), including installation. 3. Carrillo Ranch: This genuine historic location has to be protected. Further, land trading to maximize the contiguous parcel size must be carried out. Within the next three program years, a precise development plan should also be prepared -- during negotiations with any master tenant who will develop and operate the "Old California" themed restaurant and the early California artisans shops. The $80,000 pays "for costs of security fencing, land trade negotiations, and master tenant program negotiations. It does not include additional public funds which may be necessary to stabilize the historic structures as an incentive to cause master tenant development. 23 O 3» rf Iso cOl0 r* Of -N .3 O*< 3O 3 O-«!•o01 Ol-1 3*r 3 W *r 310-i s-I ID3 a.ro<ro OT> -*i O </>C Q ID rt 1 W3- c nfl> 3 rt--» -1. -I. 0,^§o J3 TJ OC 01 -t, m' T<- o-*. in enrt • —•-*. 010 X <3 -•• rort -i01 3" Ol 3 »a. m01 to3 -i rt(D —' OlX. << 10 Q. 3 nro o* o< in 01ro rt o—• ro 3-o -i «•o3 -a mro —• 33 01 a.rg> Oo oro rtia> o O c3 T»O* ^rin O) a. o a'toT 5i --. 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IDC -n IDID Ttc3a. ^— sin•aIDn ^i^^.^ 3dID ID 3CID *-*inT3 IDO_j ^^^ ^•^« in-n 1 IDn -4. ^1 ••-_*• •oa: M >— 4^z.in Ol -^P^- -n0"n •~j—• rt~*i IDtn cnID3ro T Ol 0 rti^ Tc3d Ul inrt ID cn-i (U 3 " rn-iai3r» m•n-nO2Q ^j Ccr -rf.n Ort3-ID -nroo.ID*^ O) LOrtairtID r~ rn ^*mr~ O-n T| = c5t/i tooc:pa m ^^•^X oc_,m o—1 o o pa o oo i>CD -o1/1 i— i -hi — oo ~n o— i -n— ' TJ i o 73to jo — i 33 mcn O UD — I f~>— ' O CO" 73 ca no -1 -Jin "x3 ~y^ oo O cn mr—3> mZ 3a m -n -Hcr C3i—i cn 3 OD Prior City estimates for tot lots, restrooms, picnic areas, and four athletic fields were proposed at $958,000. 4. Pine Field: The $150,000 proposed herein is for purposes of acquisition of two acres of school.play areas for use as a City Parks Department multi-use athletic field. Modest additional funds will be necessary to re-format the area to serve as multi-use turf. 5. Fuerte Park: Eighteen thousand dollars is proposed for design of future park developments on 3.6 acres in the La Costa area of the City. Initial City estimates of $200,000 for improvements include two multi-use turf fields, with some fencing and backstops, and a picnic area. 6. Calavera Park: This park is designated as a community park — under the proposed classification system suggested in the draft Parks and Recreation Element. Twenty acres of contiguous park lands are proposed to have several uses including athletic fields, tennis, a community center structure, and possibly a racquetball complex. The City initially forecasts a $1,386,000 total eventual cost. This C.I.P. proposal recommends $37,000 for park design and construction documents, and $665,000 for first phase development of approximately 10 acres emphasizing athletic fields and outdoor facilities. 1. Stagecoach Park: This previously unfunded community park, located in the La Costa area, has also been moved forward in priority timing to the current five-year program. Thirty-seven thousand dollars is suggested for park design and construction documents, with $40,000 for protection and interpretation'of the historical remains, and $625,000 for development of approximately one-fourth of the 28-acre site by the 1985-1986 program year. The City has initially esti- mated a total development cost of $2,488,000 and has designated uses including athletic fields, restrooms, basketball courts, tennis courts, and a community center structure. 25 8. Alga Norte Park: A 20- to 22-acre park is proposed to be developed "• after several land trades have been accomplished. It too lies in * the La Costa area. The park concept has included very active m athletic facilities such as a swim complex, lighted fields, a gym, m and a tennis-racquetball center. Since the Macario Canyon Park Development Plan now includes these concepts, it is proposed that the City first assess the number of such facilities it desires to•m develop simultaneously and then plan the Alga Norte Park based upon "* resolution of the land trading with Daon and the development of in- "* place resident market support for Alga Norte alternatives. It •m is suggested that $37,000 be defined for program design and bid m documents, and $665,000 in first-phase improvements. The City has previously estimated $1,735,000 for the athletic facilities, which seems low. 9. Facility Rehabilitation Assessment: In order to make effective M decisions about rehabilitation of current park facilities throughout """ Carlsbad, it is proposed that an assessment program be carried out * for all City parks. The assessment can provide reinvestment direc- ,m tions once the options and the costs have been weighed. The assess- m ment should result in design standards for rehab and replacement with "service modules" which can be built in several of the older«• parks if current and projected future usage warrant facility <M reinvestment. While some might consider this suggestion to be a "* "soft" cost, the consultants believe the concept goes to the core — of the issue of future capital projects planning in Carlsbad, and •*• provides a much needed guide to workable hardware packages. •m 10. Plan for Revitalization: The City has recently adopted a recreation — program financing goal stating that 60 percent of recreation pro- grams will be sustained by fees within five years. The Macario Development Plan proposes numerous public facilities be built and operated by the private sector on a public user fee basis. "** Similarly, suggestions are made in the proposed Parks and Recreation — Element for private development (on public lands) of Lake Calavera 26 water district properties, and of the Carrillo Ranch Park. This line item is proposed for the development of management tools and techniques with which the City can proceed to effectuate such items as "standard" concessionaire agreements, convertible land lease contracts, enterprise funds and accounting systems, and the model documents necessary to actually negotiate with private providers of public recreation facilities and services. 27 REVISED PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT for the GENERAL PLAN phase 1 and 2 report BACKGROUND DATA and ANALYSIS May 19.81 ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES DANIELIAN and ASSOCIATES CITY of CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA REVISED PARKS & RECREATION ELEMENT PHASE 1 AND 2 REPORT APPENDIX A - Analysis INTRODUCTION Purpose 1 Approach 1 Scope 4 Project Authorization 5 Basic Assumptions 7 BACKGROUND Population Growth Change and Location of Future Densities 10 Future Usership Pattern 15 Carlsbad State Beaches 16 La Costa Spa 18 Summary 18 PARKS AND RECREATION STANDARDS • Park Acreage Standards - Overview 20 Current Carlsbad Standards 23 Park Acreage Standards Conclusions 26 Revised Park Standards 31 Recreation Area Classifications 33 Special-Resource Areas 33 Open Space • 33 Community Parks 35 Neighborhood Parks 35 Special-Use Facilities 36 ECONOMIC FUNDING ANALYSIS Overview 37 Public Facility Fee 39 Visitors and Tourists 43 Facility Use/Economic Contribution 43 Carlsbad State Beach & South Carlsbad 43 State Beach La Costa Spa 46 Recreational Specialties 48 Demand Parameters 49 RECREATION AREAS ANALYSIS • 52 Overview 52 Parks 53 Action Classifications 58 Assessment Districts 58 Private Investment Supported 59 Program/Fee Supported 59 Adopt-A-Park 59 Develop/Expand. 60 Acquire 60 Sell/Trade 61 Rehabilitation 61 Open Space 61 Beaches 63 Lagoons • 64 Open Space 65 Private Recreation 67 GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS 68 Overview 68 Summary Conclusions 68 DEFINITIONS . 72 APPENDIX B - Inventory ECONOMIC FUNDING INVENTORY 77 Sources/Estimates of Availability 77 RECREATION AREAS INVENTORY 81 « Carlsbad Parkland Inventory 81 .Summary Sheet 81 Parks - Existing 81 Undeveloped and Proposed Parks 84 Open Space Area 85 Special - Use and Undeveloped Open Space 86 Area Totals 87 Specific Area Inventories 88 Site Inventories Listed Alphabetically 88 GOVERNMENTAL GUIDELINES INVENTORY . 152 City of Carlsbad 152 Parks and Recreation Element (Goals & Policies) 152 Open Space & Conservation Element (Excerpts) 158 Scenic Highway Element 168 City Goals and Objectives (1980-1981) 170 City Goals and Objectives (1981-1982) 172 Carlsbad Municipal Code (Recreation Land -175 Dedication Ordinance) Carlsbad Municipal Code (Planned Urban 135 Development - Excerpts) Carlsbad Local Coastal Program (Excerpts) 190 San Diego County 195 General Plan - Recreation Element (Excerpts) 195 General Plan - Open Space Element (Excerpts) 201 General Plan - Scenic Highways Element 202 (Excerpts) San Diego Association of Governments 203 Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan and Program 203 (Excerpts) San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission 207 Final Recommended Spheres-Of-Influence • 207 (Excerpts) .Guidelines Inventory For Specific Recreational 208 Areas Site Inventories Listed Alphabetically 208 APPENDIX C - Recreation Demand Survey Overview 221 Preliminary Analysis 222 Parks and Recreation Survey 230 APPENDIX D - Consolidated Costs of Development and Operations for Parks and Recreation Overview Clarification 233 Unit Costs of Park Maintenance, Operations & 233 Administration Maintenance Costs 233 Operation Costs 236 Administrative Costs 237 APPENDIX A analysis INTRODUCTION PURPOSE The update of the 1975 Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Element is in- tended to provide a general guide to the orderly and coordinated develop- ment and management of public and private parks/facilities, recreational trails, significant lagoons and open space corridors and special-use recreational facilities for the City of Carlsbad and it's sphere-of- influence. The initial accomplishments of the Phases I and II Report are: . To identify recreational facilities and natural areas that can provide significant recreational opportunities to the residents of Carlsbad. . To identify existing planning standards for recreational facilities within Carlsbad. . To identify governmental agencies other than the City of Carls- bad that may influence the development of recreational opportunities for Carlsbad residents. . To generally identify the existing populations and their demographic shifts within the city for the years 1990 and 2000. . To generally identify the city's existing economic background, i.e. potential sources of funding, loss of sources of funding, • and overall economic background. APPROACH The preparation of Carlsbad's revised Parks and Recreation Element is segmented into two parts. Part One consists of the following two phases: Phase I - Research and Review of existing planning and fiscal information. . Citizen Input Survey Design and Distribution. . Determine governmental policies and physical sites of major consideration. . Define areas of economic funding. Phase II - Analysis of existing information. . Analysis of Citizen Input Survey. . Develop conclusions which precede goals and objectives update. . Determine planning priorities from task force's review to assist update of goals and objectives. Part Two consists of the following two phases and constitutes the Element: Phase III - Synthesis of information to date. • . Define a park and recreational development scheme. . Define action plan for development. . Define implementation plan. . Define priorities for implementation. . Define economic impacts of action plan. Phase IV - Final Document (Revised Parks and Recreation Element) The final document for adoption.will be the Revised Parks and Rec- reation Element. This document will be the end-product of phases three and fourt. An additional text - the Appendixes - will be prepared to provide supplementary information. This text will enclose the findings of phases one and two and is planned for reference infor- mation. The supplementary appendixes are not for adoption by City Council. Parks and Recreation Element This text and ancilliary graphics will be the only portion of the consultants work that will be incorporated into the General Plan. It will: . Define goals; objectives and policies which coordinate the ac- quisition, development, erhabilitation, preservation and/or maintenance of recreation facilities and natural areas of rec- reational value. . Define program goals, objectives, and policies related to rec- reational program development and operation. . Define park standards in accordance with the overall goals of Carlsbad residents and their available natural and economic resources. . Define economic policies for best utilization and cost-effective return for the types of recreational facilities and natural areas identified for Carlsbad. Parks and Recreation Element Appendixes This information will provide foundation material from which goals, objectives, and policies are derived. Additionally., these texts will provide a source of information against which the feasibility of proposed policies within the Element can be examined. The Appendixes will be comprised of four appendixes. They are as fol1ows: A. - Analysis Appendix B. - Inventory Appendix C. - Recreation Demand Survey D. - Consolidated Costs of Development and Operations for Parks and Recreation Facilities. SCOPE The project scope is: . Physical areas upon which the updated Parks and Recreation Element will have influence. This area is comprised of the existing incorporated areas of Carlsbad and the areas within the proposed Carlsbad sphere-of-influence boundary as defined by the San Diego local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). Carlsbad's spheres-of-influence is defined in the San Diego LAFCO publication The Final Recommended Spheres of Influence - Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad dated February 17, 1978. They are as follows: . Batiquitos Lagoon - "The City of Carlsbad has included unincor- porated areas along the north shore of the lagoon within it's proposed sphere-of-influence, and has indicated a preferred PROJECT AUTHORIZATION The General Plan of the City of Carlsbad may include a recreation element or any part or phase of the element. It is not a mandatory element of the General Plan. The government Code reads as follows concerning the recreation element: "A recreation element (of the General Plan) showing a comprehensive system of areas and public sites for recreation, including the fol- lowing and, when practicable, their locations and proposed development: . Natural reservations . Parks . Parkways . Beaches . Playgrounds . Other recreation areas Iwanaga Associates of Newport Beach wes retained by the City of Carlsbad to update the existing Parks and Recreation Element. They are the lead consultant of a team of consultants. Danielian Associates will develop the citizen input survey and assist in physical planning functions. Economics Research Associates will prepare the economic analysis of the impact upon the City of the proposed recreation facilities. The three main goals of the update process are to 1) reassess the city's park and recreational needs, 2) update goals, objectives and action plans, for those needed and 3) establish priorities within the finalized action plans for implementation. The lead agency involved with the consultant is the Parks and Recre- ation Department. The Planning Department, will serve as a support agency to supply inventory of policy and land-use data. ultimate city boundary from east to west across the center of the lagoon." El Camino Real Island - "This unincorporated island is located generally west of El Camino Real, north of the La Costa development and south of Palomar Airport. Palomar Airport Island - "This portion of the large irregularly- shaped island surrounding Palomar Airport is located northeast of El Camino Real and extends from Hayes Wash on the west to Los Monos Canyon on the east and Lake Calavera on the north. (See Appendix.) In addition to El Camino Real, the only access to the area is via Sunny Creek Road on the east and various unpaved ranch roads in other portions of the island." BASIC ASSUMPTIONS The following assumptions have been made that may affect the scope and nature of the conclusions deducted in the Phases I and II Report. . All recreational facilities should be developed in an efficient and economic manner to reduce on-going costs or to render them totally self-sufficient. . .Recreation as defined in this text is suited to the needs and existing opportunities of the City of Carlsbad and it's residents. . Although the beaches and lagoons are under jurisdictions other than the City of Carlsbad, their amenities should be considered great recreational opportunities for Carlsbad residents and visitors. Cooperation between Carlsbad and the governing agencies should be considered a high priority to establish and maintain access and recreational uses ecologically appropriate to these areas of opportunity. . Continue to enhance recreational opportunities to the handicapped population into recreation opportunity. . Due to national trends of an inflated economy, rising costs for energy will force declines in disposable income, thus we can expect a decline of high energy pursuits like blown fuel dragsters, water skiing, etc. . Rising costs of operating places of public assembly like zoos, ski runs, museums, theatres, stadiums and the like will be sub- stantial. . . The City will obtain an irrevocable offer on utility easements for recreational trails as located in the General Plan. In general, the level of recreational facilities and services the city will provide is: . Classification of Parks/Recreational facilities Conmunity Special-Use Parks/Facilities . Degrees of Service (Programs) Provided only in community or larger parks. Existing neighborhood and small existing parks shall be unsupervised. . Service Radius To be determined in Phase III upon establishing acres of recreation needed to satisfy the recommended park standards for Carlsbad. . Degrees of Maintenance Existing neighborhood - Maintained on a regular schedule to achieve a clean and safe appearance. * Community - Major active use portions maintained as neighborhood parks with less active use and passive 8 areas minimally maintained. Regional - Developed portions have regular maintenance schedule. Undeveloped portions left in natural state unless there is a problem with health, safety, or welfare. For mutual frame of reference, the definitions in the section at the end of this report will determine the usage of words used within this report and the final revised Element. Recreation'.programs will shift to be totally self-supporting by 1986 to 1989. Street tree plantings shall be removed from street right-of- way easements to the homeowners property. The City will be supportive to School District facilities. For this report HUB Park will be considered part of the Macario area. BACKGROUND POPULATION GROWTH CHANGE AND LOCATION OF FUTURE DENSITIES At present, the population of Carlsbad is increasing. Currently, as indicated by 1980 U.S. Census returns, the population is 35,490--an in- crease of nearly 140 percent from the 1970 Census figure of 14,944. Carlsbad and the North County area are among the fastest growing areas in San Diego County, which has experienced tremendous growth during the past decade. In the next decade, population in Carlsbad is projected to double again, rising to nearly 74,000 residents. During the 1990-2000 period, nearly 38,000 persons will be added to the Carlsbad general plan area, increasing the population by 51 percent. Several factors, in addition to the amenities that attract residents, are responsible for Carlsbad's growth. One such factor is the employment base developing around Palomar Airport, which will stimulate not only residential development, but also commercial and further industrial development. Other important factors are the planned communities that will greatly increase the city's population over the next two decades. The following text table elucidates projected population growth in Carls- bad during the 1980-2000 period: 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 Total Population 35.4901 54,216 73,771 93,325 111,326 Dwelling Units 15.3521 21,707 30,974 40,241 49,944 Source: CPO Series V Forecasts; and Carlsbad Planning Department (1) 1980 Census returns In order to get a better idea of where this growth will occur, the city is divided into four significant subareas. The boundaries of the four areas— Encina, Lake Calavera Hills, Palomar Airport, and La Costa--are shown in *Page 12. Population projections and relative concentrations of population are shown in Table 1, while Page 13 illuminates the phasing of the various developments. 10 Table 1 POPULATION DENSITIES IN SIGNIFICANT SUBAREAS 1978 1985 1990 1995 2000 Encina 27,231 33,397 39,689 45,916 51,433 % of Total 84.1% 61.6% 53.8% 49.2% 46.2% Lake Calavera Hills 1,174 5,855 12,836 19,785 26,384 % of Total 3.6% 10.8% 17.4% 21.2% 23.7% Palomar -0- 922 3,246 5,599 10,019 % of Total 0% 1.7% 4.4% 6.0% 9.0% La Costa 3,966 14,042 18,000 22,025 23,490 % of Total 12.2% 25.9% 24.4% 23.6% 21.2% Total 32,371 54,216 73,711 93,325 111,326 Population 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Source: CPO Series V Population Estimates; and Economics Research Associates 11 - Enctna Lak* Calavera Hills PmJomar Airport La Costa SIGNIFICANT SUBAREAS SOURCE: CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND SEDWAY-COOKE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN. 12 r^JJ S«OT> Own > .•.•.•.-.•.•.•.•.-.• ti .•.•.•.•.•.•.•.'.•.• J41 •.-.-.•.•.-.•.•.•.• i 20OO 1995 1985 Agricultural Preserve DEVELOPMENT PHASING SOURCE: CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND SEDWAY-COOKE GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN. 13 Fairly dramatic shifts in population densities will occur over the next 20 years. While the Encina area accounted for 84 percent of the city's population in 1978, the area will account for only 54 percent in 1980 and only 46 percent in 2000. Lake Calavera Hills and the Palomar area will gradually increase their percentages of the total city population from 1978 to 2000, reaching 24 percent and 9 percent, respectively. Population in the La Costa area will account for slightly more than one-quarter.of the total city population in 1985 (up from 12 percent in 1978), but will then experience a gradual decline to 21 percent by the year 2000. The following text table gives a brief summary of relative population densities in the city of Carlsbad: Percent of Total Population 1978 1990 2000 .Encina 84.1 53.8 46.2 Lake Calavera Hills 3.6 17.4 23.7 Palomar 0.0 4.4 9.0 La Costa 12.2 24.4 21.2 Source: CPO Series V Forecasts; and Carlsbad Planning Department. Page 13 describes these considerations as they relate geographically in Carlsbad. According to Planning Department estimates, areas are identified by years by which they can expect to be developed. The areas shown in white have already been developed, are presently being developed, or have been designated open space. Areas potentially developed by 1985 reflect the project phasing for Lake Calavera Hills and Rancho La Costa, * development proposals in the airport vicinity, and the availability of water sewers, and roads. Areas potentially developed by 1995 include the remaining vacant land in the city, except for two areas: a narrow stretch of land west of 1-5 and south of Palomar Airport Road, and the agricultural lands north of Batiquitos Lagoon. Areas potentially developed by 2000 14 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Significant Sub-Areas 12 Development Phasing .13 Land-Use 151A Existing and Proposed Circulation 151B Open Space 151C Existing Parks 151D Proposed Parks - 151E Schools 151F Bicycle Routes, Equestrian and Hiking Trails 151G Private/Commercial Recreation Facilities 151H Utility Easements 1511 Population Concentration 151J Coastal Plan Area 151K Shore Line Access 151L LIST OF TABLES Population Densities in Significant Sub-Areas 11 State Beach Usership Patterns . 17 PUD Ordinance - Useable Open Space Requirements 25 City of Conejo - Parkland Dedication Percentages 27 Parkland Dedication Percentages - Chapter 20.44 30 Recreation Land for 1990 ' 32 Recreation Land for 2000 32 Economic Contribution to the City of Carlsbad 45 Economic Contribution to the City of Carlsbad by La Costa Guests 47 Fee Formula (Fee-In-Lieu Structure) 179 Density Formula (Parkland Dedication Percentages) 180 include all areas within the Carlsbad sphere of influence, however it is estimated that some 50,000 in population capacity will still be available within the City at the year 2000. FUTURE USERSHIP PATTERN The demand for park and recreational facilities and programs will continue to grow in Carlsbad due not only to population increase in Carlsbad, but also to increased visits by nonlocal Southern California residents. It is estimated that the city's resident population will double during the next decade and increase more than 50 percent in the 1990-2000 period. The location and timing of these increases are the factors influencing park and recreation facility usership patterns. Residential growth dictates the degree to which recreation demand will increase, and residential growth in Carlsbad will occur according to the time frame outlined in the preceding section. Thus, in the next five years, there will be increased stress put on city park and recreation facilities in the Lake Calavera area and the Rancho La Costa area. After 1985, development emphasis will shift to the remaining vacant areas in the city, and park and recreation demand will rise accordingly. It is important to realize that the growth projective will be accompanied by simultaneous private recreational development. It is probable that at lease one-third of the new housing units will be built as private con- dominiums with private recreational facilities, including swimming pools and tennis courts.1 One should also anticipate the development of sub- divisions with mandatory homeowner associations who will support private recreational facilities much like condominiums. A rough estimate can be made that provision of such facilities may reduce normal demand by 20 percent. (1) Source: Economics Research Associates judgemental estimate. 15 (There will not be a one for one demand reduction for new residential units because of increasing visitor demand for recreational services.) Carlsbad State Beaches Table 2 shows both yearly and monthly beach attendance for Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach. In the past five years—from fiscal year 1975 to fiscal year 1980—beach attendance in Carlsbad has risen significantly. The total number of visitors at Carlsbad State Beach rose 52.5 percent during the last 5-year period; attendance at South Carlsbad Beach rose nearly 151 percent. Somewhat less dramatic increases are pro- jected for the next two decades. The California Department of Parks and Recreation projects a 30.4 percent increase in State Beach attendance in the next ten years, which would bring total beach attendance in Carlsbad to approximately 2,600,000 visitor-days per year. During the 1990-2000 period, an increase of 29.1 percent is expected, bringing total beach visits to 3,350,000 persons per year (see Table 2a). Table 2b depicts monthly fluctuations in beach visitation, which can be expected to continue in upcoming years. Peak times, for both Carlsbad and South Carlsbad Beaches, are the summer months of June, July, and August. This three-month period accounts for 56 percent of total yearly attendance for South Carlsbad State Beach. This usership pattern can be expected to prevail; lowest intensity use will probably occur in the months of January, February, and March, while highest intensity use will be experienced in June, July, and August. 16 Table 2 (2a) STATE BEACH USERSHIP PATTERNS/ESTIMATES Yearly Attendance Carlsbad State Beach South Carlsbad State Beach Total Attendance FY 1975 FY 1980 FY 1990 FY 2000 783,000 1,194,000 1,556,976 2,010,056 (increase: (increase: (increase: up 52.5%) up 30.4%) up 29.1%) 317,000 795,000 1,036,680 1,338,354 (increase: (increase: (increase: up 150.7%) up 30.4%) up 29.1%) 1,100,000 1,989,000 2,593,656 3,348,410 January February March April May June July August September October November December (2b) MONTHLY ATTENDANCE - STATE BEACHES (Calendar Year 1980) Carlsbad 37,000 76,000 62,000 120,000 88,500 310,000 297,000 340,000 123,000 85,000 83,000 , 70,00_0 1,691,500 South Carlsbad 24,000 34,000 37,000 73,000 44,000 153,000 168,000 220,000 82,000 54,000 35,000 31,000 Source: State of California Parks and Recreation Department. 17 La Costa Spa The La Costa Spa and Country Club attracts approximately 158,000 visitors per year. During it's peak season (June, July, and August), the Spa attracts an average of 550 persons per day. For the duration of the year, La Costa averages 400 guests per day, bringing the total number of visitor-days each year to 157,500. The number of visitors to La Costa increased roughly 5 percent from 1975 to 1980, at an annual rate of about 1 percent. The manager of the Spa/hotel estimates that this rate of growth will hold constant for the next 10 or 20 years at 1 percent per year. Thus, the total number of visitor-days can be projected for the two decades. Future usership patterns for the La Costa Spa are depicted in the following text table: Total Visitor-Days Peak Season Visitor-Days 1980 157,500 49,500 1985 165,375 51,975 1990 173,644 54,574 1995 182,326 57,300 2000 191,442 60,168 SUMMARY In summary, . By 1990, the projected population for Carlsbad is 74,000 residents, slightly more than doubling the 1980 City population. . Growth in Carlsbad can be contributed to several factors. They are: . An employment base is developing around Palomar Airport. 18 . Planned communities are being developed or proposed that will greatly increase the city's population over the next two decades. Growth will occur in four significant subareas: Encina, Lake Calavera Hills, Palomar Airport, and La Costa. Fairly dramatic population density shifts will occur over the next 20 years. The demand for park and recreational facilities and programs will continue to grow in Carlsbad due not only to population increase, but also to increased visits by nonlocal Southern California residents. Stress for park and recreational facilities within the next five years will come from Lake Calavera and La Costa areas. Simultaneous to growth will be private recreational development which will reduce normal demand by 20%. During each of the next two decades, revenues to the city due to the La Costa Spa resort will rise slightly more than 10 percent. 19 PARKS AND RECREATION STANDARDS PARK ACREAGE STANDARDS - OVERVIEW The word "standard" is defined as " an object considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison." As a basis of comparison, a standard functions as a measure of quality control. It defines the . lowest acceptable level. Thus, when defining recreational facility standards, the criteria for judgement is the lowest acceptable level for the particular community. The amount and location of the physical space available is one of the most important factors in determining the ability of an individual park or an entire park system to accommodate recreational demands and to adopt to the changing needs of an evolving and dynamic populace. In- cluded in the criteria for the location is accessibility from serviced population. Measures of physical and locational characteristics include: acreage, acreage per thousand population, effective service radius in both time and distance, and population within the effective service radius. The National Recreation and Park Association "NRPA" recognizes essentially three approaches to space standards: Total park and recreation space as expressed in a population ratio such as acres/1,000 people Percentages of area devoted to park and recreation land and open space in a given community or jurisdiction. Needs determined by user characteristics or demand projections. The area-per-population ratio method is currently being used in the Parks and Recreation Element, but the figures expressed within it's contents are conflicting with those expressed within the Land Ded- ication For Recreational Facilities Ordinance of the Municipal Code. 20 Both sources provide figures lower than the National Standards as shown below: Source Standards Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Element. Regional parks con- stitute 15 acres of the 30 and the other 15 are for local facilities (local parks, riding & hiking trails, school play areas) Chapter 20.44 (Carlsbad Municipal Code) . One and one-half acres/1,000 population should be in cooperative arrangements between the city and the local school districts. The remaining two and one-half acres of the required four acres/1,000 population shall be supplied by the remaining requirements of Chapter 20.44. (Neighborhood Parks). 30 acres/1,000 population 4 acres/1,000 population County of San Diego . This includes local parks, riding and hiking trails, school play- grounds and other public facilities which meet part of the need for local recreational facilities. 15 acres/1,000 population 21 Source Standards . National Recreation and Park 30 acres/1,000 population Association. . This includes neighborhood, community, large urban parks and regional parks. Play- lots and mini-parks were con- sidered to be non-applicable. Additionally, NRPA recommends a fflinimum of 25% of new towns, planned unit develop- ments, and large subdivisions be devoted to park and recreation lands and open space. The second and third approaches by the NRPA, as listed above, are considered through criteria set forth in the land dedication ordinance and public participation in the planning process by various means. It must be noted that NRPA recommends the following: Using the area-per-population method as a base, evaluation of the following local factors and adjustment accordingly is essential to making this standard work: . Time-distance from parks. . Demographic profiles (age, sex, family size, etc.). . Socioeconomic factors (income, education, etc.). « . Cultural and ethnic characteristics. . Geographical location. . Climate. 22 . Special urban conditions and subneighborhoods. . Local traditions and customs. . New trends or patterns in recreation. . Quantity and quality of existing facilities. . Private facilities. . Available resources. . Expressed needs and desires of the citizens. CURRENT CARLSBAD STANDARDS There are three city documents affecting current park standards for the city of Carlsbad. . Chapter 20.44 (Carlsbad Municipal Code) .Dedication of Land For Recreational Facilities. . Parks and Recreation Element (1975) to the Carlsbad General Plan. . Chapter 21.45 (Carlsbad Municipal Code) The recreation land dedication ordinance is the city's adopted form of the Quimby Act which is California State legislation. It allows cities and counties to require either the dedication of land, the payment of fees, or a combination of both for park or recreational purposes as a condition of approval of a parcel map or subdivision map under the Subdividion Map Act. The relationship between the Element and the Recreation Land Dedication ordinance is twofold: . Implementation of the ordinance is only legal if there is an adopted Parks and Recreation Element. 23 . The standards set down in the Ordinance'Should be in accordance with the standards defined within the Element. (This is not the case as exemplified on Page 30.) It must be realized that the land dedication ordinance only accommodates proposed recreational facilities. The standards within the Element accommodates existing parks. Essentially, what exists is two separate standards for required park acreage within the city, with the standard for proposed parks being less than the standard for existing parks (4 acres/1,000 population vs. 30 acres/1,000 population). On closer examination of the recreation land dedication ordinance it was found that the percentage of required dedicated acreage per 1,000 people does not match the same ordinances required four acres/1,000 population. (See chart on next page.) The mean value of required dedicated acreage per 1,000 people as called by the ordinance is 2.17 acres. The Planned Urban Development Ordinance also dictates park standards in that it defines the amount of open space land for recreational purposes for dedication within a PUD. Like the land dedication ordinance it does not meet the standards required within the Parks and Recreation Element for local recreational needs. The chart en the next page has been prepared for comparison. Additionally, the acreage per thousand population decreases with the preservation of scenic natural features within planned urban developments; as per the ordinance, credit may be given to these natural amenities as useable open space on an equal ratio of up to fifty percent of the requirement. 24 PUD ORDINANCE USEABLE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS Amount of Useable Amount of Useable Open Space Area Open Space Area Range of D.U./gross ac Sq. Ft./D.U. Ac./I,000 population 1 to 3.99 600 4 - 3.9 4 to 9.99 400 2.7 - 3.7 10 to 20 200 1.84 Greater than 20 100 .04 to a decreasing No. 25 PARK ACREAGE STANDARDS CONCLUSIONS THE PARK STANDARDS FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT SHOULD BE ADJUSTED TO BALANCE THE NEEDS OF BOTH. The increase of titled acreage required to meet park standards in the northwest section of the city is unlikely due to a shortage of available land contiguous to existing sites and to the high costs associated with the purchase of land in an established area. Consequently, the overall acreage/1,000 population will most likely remain low for the area during times of economic stress. When the figure of existing facilities is added to the acreage required for new development, the latter of the two would need to be inflated beyond actual demand to meet the overall acreage/1,000 population average. THE CURRENT RECREATION LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCES FOR RECREATION FACILITIES (CHAPTER 20.44 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE) SHOULD BE REVISED TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED PARK LAND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CARLSBAD PARK AND RECREATION ELEMENT. To accomplish this the following should be examined: Refinement of the percentage of land required for dedication should be made with regards to demographics. This would require percentages of dedication to be determined not only by density, by classification of housing, i.e. single-family detached, attached dwellings (2-5 units per building, multiple family, 6 or more per building, mobile homes and trailers). Classification of housing determines lifestyle and consequently the number of individuals within a household. An example from the Conejo Recreation and Park District Master Plan is shown on the next page for comparison. THE CURRENT FORMAT OF THE DENSITY FORMAT FOR CHAPTER 20.44 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE SHOULD BE CHANGED TO EXPRESS ALL DENSITIES AS A DENSITY UNIT/ACRE. 26 City of Cone jo - Park Land Dedication Percentages Density Units/ Acre 1 du/ac 2 du/ac 3 du/ac 4 du/ac 5 du/ac 6 du/ac 7 du/ac 8 du/ac 9 du/ac 10 du/ac 11 du/ac 12 du/ac 13 du/ac 14 du/ac 15 du/ac 16 du/ac 17 du/ac 18 du/ac 19 du/ac 20 du/ac 21 du/ac 22 du/ac 23 du/ac 24 du/ac 25 du/ac 26 du/ac 27 du/ac 28 du/ac Single Family Detached Homes 1.37% 2.74% 4.10% 5.47% 6.84% 8.21% 9.58% 10.94% 12.31% 13.88% 15.04% 16.41% Attached Dwellings 2-6 Units per Building 1.00% 2.01% 3.02% 4.03% 5.04% 6.04% 7.05% 7.05% 7.77% 8.64% 9.50% 10.36% 11.23% 12.09% 12.96% 13.82% 14.68% 15.55% 16.41% 17.28% 18.14% 19.00% 19.87% 20.73% 21.60% 22.46% 23.32% 24.19% Multiple Family 6 or more per Building ..72% 1.44% 2.16% 2.88% 3.60% 4.32% 5.04% 5.78% 6.48% 7.20% 7.92% 8.64% 9.36% 10.08% 10.80% 11.52% 12.24% 12.96% 13.68% 14'. 40% 15.12% 15.84% 16.56% 17.28% 18.00% 18.72% 18.44% 20.16% Mobile Homes Trailers .63% 1.26% 1.89% 2.52% 3. .15% 3.78% 4.41% ' 5.04% 5.67% 6.30% 6.93% 7.56% 8.19% 8.82% 9.45% 10.08% 10.71% 11.34% 11.97% 12.60% 27 City of Conejo - Park Land Dedication Percentages (cont.) Density Unit/ Acre 29 du/ac 30 du/ac Single Family Detached Homes Attached Dwellings 2-6 Units per Building 25.05% 25.92% Multiple Family 6 or more per Building • 20.88% 21.60% Mobile Homes Trailers * Quimby ordinance adopted by CTO 8/21/73 28 Currently, some densities are expressed as density units/square footage. Determination of requirements becomes difficult. For example, the category for net densities between 8.7 and 10 density units/acre has been omitted from the ordinance. (Refer to chart on next page.) THE AMOUNTS OF REQUIRED RECREATION LAND DEDICATION AS CALLED OUT IN CHAPTER 20.44 ARE TOO LOW. This conclusion is based upon comparison with other municipality requirements and upon comparison to the existing Parks and Recreation Element for Carlsbad. The element requires 30 acres/1,000 population. The chart on page has converted existing required percentages into acres per thousand population for comparison. (For ease of comparison all figures, as per the previous recommendation have been translated to density units per acre.) THE RECREATION LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE ONLY ACCOUNTS FOR PARKLAND DEDICATION IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. A need for recreational opportunity by employees will exist within the developing industrial area around the Palomar Airport. Special standards for these needs should be pro- moted to provide self-supporting facilities. THE METHOD FOR DETERMINING POPULATION DENSITY (CHAPTER 20.44.0440 - CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE) SHOULD BE UPDATED FROM THE 1960 CENSUS OF POPULATION ON HOUSING TO STANDARDS FQR 1980. POLICIES SHOULD BE EXPRESSED WITHIN THE REVISED PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT WITH REGARDS TO THE RECREATION LAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. The ordinance addresses the amount of land being dedicated, but does not address what classification of park or recreational use the land will assume. The ordinance should not be expected to determine the exact recreational use, but careful coordination with the Element of the amount of land dedicated and where 29 Parkland Dedication Percentages - Chapter 20,44 Net Density 0 - 1 du/ac 1 - 2 du/ac 2-4.4 du/ac 4.8 - 5.4 du/ac 5.4 - 6.2 du/ac 6.2 - 7.3 du/ac 7.3 - 8.7 du/ac 10-19 du/ac 20 - 29 du/ac 30 - 39 du/ac 40 - 49 du/ac 50 - 59 du/ac 60 - 69 du/ac 70 - 79 du/ac 80 - 89 du/ac 90 - 99 du/ac 100 and over du/ac Percentage of Gross Area of the Subdivision Required When Park Land is Dedicated / 0.60% 1.20% 1.73% 3.10% 3.40% 3.90% 4.58% 5.79% 9.30% 12.56% 15.58% 18.40% 21.05% 23.54% 25.85% 28.00% 29.07% MEAN VALUE = • Average Park Land Dedication Required by Population 4.5 acres/1,000 3.0 acres/1,000 2.0 acres/1,000 2.3 acres/1,000 2.2 acres/1,000 2.2 acres/1,000 2.1 acres/1,000 2.2 acres/1,000 2.1 acres/1,000 2.0 acres/1,000 1.9 acres/1,000 1.9 acres/1,000 1.8 acres/1,000 1.8 acres/1,000 1.7 acres/1,000 1.7 acres/1,000 1.6 acres/1,000 .2.17 acres/1 ,000 ASSUMPTIONS: 1) Net site area = 85% of Gross Site Area 2) 3.1 Persons per dwelling unit for densities of 0 - 8.7 du/ac 3) 2.1 persons per dwelling unit for densities of 10 to 100+ du/ac x 1,000FORMULA:/Gross Site* V ftvoa IArea x ; Percentage of , *Gross Area Required' Persons per Dwelling = Acres per 1,000 population 30 it will be located should occur. This can be actualized by closer coordination between the two documents. THE ORDINANCE ONLY ACCOUNTS FOR PARK LAND DEDICATION IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. A need for recreational opportunity will exist by employees within the developing industrial area around the Palomar Airport. Special standards for these needs should be promoted to provide self-supporting facilities. THE CURRENT PLANNED URBAN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE SHOULD BE REVISED TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REVISED PARK LAND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CARLSBAD PARK AND RECREATION ELEMENT. THE CURRENT STANDARD OF 30 ACRES/1,000 POPULATION DOES NOT EXPRESS THE ACTUAL RECREATION LAND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. When determining park standards, it is necessary to separate those acreages that the City will eventually have jurisdiction over, and the local acreages that are available to Carlsbad residents but due to jurisdictional rights, the City will not be able to guarantee recreational uses. Standards should be established for just City lands, and non-City lands should be considered supplements to establishing those standards. REVISED PARK STANDARDS The following standards are felt by the consultant to meet the needs of Carlsbad residents. Special Resource Areas 2.5 acres/1,000 population Open Space • 6.5 acres/1,000 population Community Parks 2.0 acres/1,000 population Neighborhood Parks 3.5 acres/1,000 population Special-Use Facilities .5 acres/1,000 population 15.0 acres/1,000 population 31 These acreages were felt to be justified due to: . New trends and patterns in recreation . Quantity and quality of existing facilities . Available resources, that is, three lagoons and.two state beaches . Expressed needs and desires of the citizens. The distribution of the acreage should occur in the four main sections of the City slated for growth: Palomar, Encina, La Costa, and Calavera. The following charges depict the amount of acreage required within these four areas by 1990 and 2000. RECREATION LAND FOR 1990 (In Acres). Open Space Community Park . Neighborhood Park Special-Use Facility Open Space Conmunity Park Neighborhood Park Special-Use Facility Palomar 21.1 6.5 11.4 1.6 RECREATION Palomar 65.1 20.1 35.1 5.0 Encina 258.0 79.4 138.9 19.8 LAND FOR Encina 386.3 118.9 208.0 29.7 La Costa 117.0 35:0 63.0 9.0 Calavera 83.4 25.7 44.9 6.4 2000 (In Acres) La Costa 152.7 47.0 82.2 11.8 Calavera 171.5 52.8 92.3 13.2 32 RECREATION AREA CLASSIFICATIONS The proposed park standards define five classifications for recreation land provision. They are: special resource areas, open space, community parks, neighborhood parks, special-use facilities. Special-Resource Areas Special-Resource Areas are local amenities under the -urisdiction of the City of Carlsbad that have either city-wide or potential regional significance. Although they are usually greater than 100 acres in size, it is not size alone that makes them significant. Significance is found within each site's unique potential to attract users from a greater distance than a local facility. Consequently, the facilities offered at a special- resource area have a specialized use attractive to users locally and beyond. The areas within Carlsbad that fall into this category are: . Rancho Carillo . Macario .HUB . Lake Calavera Open Space Open Space includes any undeveloped or predominately undeveloped land or water which has value for: Protection of public health or safety Conservation of natural resources or life process Provisions of recreational or educational opportunities Managed production of resources Preservation or creation of community scale and identity 33 The areas within Carlsbad that fall into this category are: Pio Pico Park Oak Park .Maxton Browne Extension Larwin Park Hosp Grove San Marcos Creek San Marcos Canyon Levante Canyon/Lot Alta Mira Park 34 Community Parks Community parks are leisure facilities of 20 to 50 acres specifically designed to serve the broader recreational needs of several neighborhoods. The nature of this type of facility encourages and attracts family units on a day-to- day basis as well as major events. Additionally, they provide diversified activity both active and passive to meet the needs of the populations surrounding them. Community parks are best located on or near major through- fares and, when possible, within close proximity to junior and senior high schools. Areas within this category are: Stagecoach Park (proposed) Alga Norte (proposed) Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood Parks characteristically serve the recreational needs of a small segment of the population usually within walking distance of the park. They serve both active and passive recreational needs. Park acreage re- quirements should' be between 5 and 20 acres. If the minimum acreage of five to eight acres is provided, eighty percent of the land must be capable of supporting active recreation. These facilities shall be provided within the planned unit developments and maintained by the same. When developments are too. small »to provide ample acreage, then fees should replace land dedication or developers of contiguous developments may merge the requirements of their two developments into one optimum park site subject to the approval of City Council. Areas within this category are: * Holiday Park Laguna Riviera Park La Costa Canyon Park 35 Cadencia Park Levante Park Calavera Hills North Park Lake Calavera Park Special-Use Facilities Special-Use facilities are local facilities that meet the needs of only one or two activity-type uses. They are usually between one to five acres i-n size and generally do not provide the basic universally accepted facilities found in a park site. Facilities of this type would be swim, tennis or raquetball complexes, meeting halls and athletic complexes. Areas within this category are: j Chase Fields Magee Park Harding Community Center Pine Field Swim/Tennis Complex Magnolia School Park Kelly School Park Jefferson School/Park Buena Vista School Park Fuerte Park 36 ECONOMIC FUNDING ANALYSIS OVERVIEW Since the advent of the Reagan Administration, it is likely that federal grants from the U.S. Department of the Interior (Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service) will decline and temporarily disappear. It is highly probably that Carlsbad will need to explore both public debt instruments and lease/concessionaire performance—with some limited revenue return possibilities. Observations suggest a funding policy future for the City of Carlsbad •overall parks and recreation system which is more reliant upon private recreational facilities performance and upon public recreation services and facilities fees. Under these restrictions and opportunities, the fol- lowing linked funding concepts must be considered. 1) Maximize collect of market rate fee for recreational services at highest quality City and school system recreational facilities. 2) Integrate service/opportunity offerings of the three major "public providers"—State (beaches), City and school systems, in an overall recreation program in Carlsbad. 3) Seek City recreational services increments in those areas which the City can justifiably give incentives to private party investment in, and operation of, public recreational facilities and services. The "privatizating" of public recreational performance can be stimulated by: . Land leases for facility development . Public improvements to park space for lease of facilities for operated concessionnaires. 4) Maximize private commercial recreation developments of quality resident and visitor outdoor recreation experience—consistent with the Carlsbad ocean-coast Mediterranean climate (tennis, swimming, exercise, open country—"course" activities (such as golf, par- course, bicycling, nonmotorized water craft, etc.)). 5) Stimulate replication on private land of the La Costa golf and spa development which generates further visitor attraction and City prestige as a desired private recreational/resort destination. The City can encourage this type of new private development on private lands yet to be built-out within the city. 37 6) Capitalize upon the known strengths of Carlsbad in determining the future public recreation expenditures: o Ocean-coast location--The Carlsbad beaches are already heavily used visitor destinations. o Year-around Mediterranean climate amenity. o A city whose future is yet to be developed, with maximum land policy alternatives. o A known resort destination of national image-La Costa. o Unique coastal lagoon systems which stimulate high visitor interest in careful usage, environmental conservation, and nonpolluting water/nature/observation/participation experiences. o A new clean industrial park job base which will generate mass employment looking for "on-site" recreational opportunities. o An unmet demand for tourist visitor and business visitor ac- commodations. o The deliberate business determination to capture overflow demand from the San Diego visitor-adventure market—both day visitor and destination-stay household group. o Establishment of a recreational enterprise concept mixing private and public recreational investments—in both programs and facilities. This idea has the following possible results: — Increasing the number of regionally and nationally known celebrity golf, tennis, and other athletic "invitational" tournaments. ' — Sponsoring initiation of new competitions which are ocean and lagoon (rough and quiet water) physical/athletic tournaments, -- Creating the public policy investment climate which can at- tract high quality private investment in additional outdoor recreational facilities—particularly swimming and tennis and boating facilities. — Sponsoring the creation of unique contemporary and historic "food and music" experiences. 38 PUBLIC FACILITY FEE The City of Carlsbad is currently considering revision of its public facilities fee as now laid down in Council Policy No. 17. In outline format, the City is proposing the following: To increase the public facilities fee from 2 percent to 2.1 percent of the permit value of improvements to be constructed within a private development. The fee covers all private land uses in the City of Carlsbad. To do away with the credit now extended to residential de- velopments which pay the Quimby ordinance (park-in-lieu fee). Thus, residential developments would pay both the Quimby ordinance fees and the public facilities fee. There is consideration that the public facilities fee should become an instrument of the City either as an element of the general plan, as an amendment to Council Policy No. 17, or as an ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. The consultants have the following observations concerning these important policy issues: 1. The liklihood of substantial federal grant reductions which have supported park acquisition and development in Carlsbad makes it imperative that the City generate additional sources of public funds for continuation of the parks capital improvement programs. • 2. It is further likely that the State of California will be strapped for funds for the further development of the State beaches in the City of Carlsbad. 39 3. The City management has currently recommended that recrea- tional programs in the public parks system in the City of Carlsbad move toward the goal of being self-supporting within a five- to eight-year period. All of the above issues point to the clear need for the City of Carlsbad to generate both land acquisition and development/improvement funds of sufficient scale to develop and to revitalize parks over the next two decades. Further, through the park and recreation element of the general plan, now under revision, it will be appropriate to define a parks capital improvement program, as required by the Craven bill which governs the continuing City authority to take Quimby ordinance fees. There are further policy issues at hand at this time which are critical to the future park development and operating program in Carlsbad. They are: 1. Resolution of the public park development standards so that a uniform series of standards are applied and become the basis for the requests for developer contributions through both the Quimby ordinance and through the public facilities fee. 2. It is important to again underline the requirements of private developments, particularly residential tracts within planned unit developments, to perform by means of building private recreational facilities for the use of the Neighborhood Associ- ation membership. This is most critical at a time when it will appear that the City must, as a strong public policy, clearly divide the responsibility for future recreational services between the residential neighborhoods and the City as a whole troup of residents. This means, if effect, that in Carlsbad, in the future, the City as a stated public policy will require oncoming residential developments to provide a substantial 40 amount of recreational facilities which will remain privately owned, operated and paid for for the long-term by the neighbor- hood residents themselves. As a part of the analyses work which is conducted for.the Phase I and II report, the consultants suggest the following immediate guidelines: That the public facilities fee be amended to increase, to 2.1 percent, the fee taken through that instrument. That the credit from Quimby ordinance fees or land be dropped; and that residential development be required to pay both the public facilities fee and the park-in-lieu (Quimby ordinance) fee. That all fees collected from all developments for park pur- poses in -the City of Carlsbad be based upon a percentage of value or percentage formula, and that flat fees be avoided. The reasoning behind this relates to the fact that a percentage basis will always capture inflation, whereas a flat fee will not capture ongoing inflation unless there is absolute cer- tainty that the flat fee will be increased each year after its initial establishment. There are, in addition, several other policy issues which need to be clarified in the immediate future. The consultant team recommends the following approaches: The City is now divided into seven districts for purposes of park services allocation. Although the City management proposes to reduce this number to four years we recommend five. There are basically four territorial spaces within the City, three of which will experience dramatic residential and non-residential development in the next 20 years. 41 These areas are Calavera, La Costa, Palomar and Encina. It is our conclusion that Encina can be divided into north and south in that their maintenance needs will be different. Consequently, there should be five districts. The consultants recommend that the public facilities fee revision be drafted as a proposed ordinance of the City of Carlsbad so that the basic authority for continuing collection of the fee is found in municipal statute rather than in a Council policy. We- propose that such ordinance be drafted and come before Council prior to any revision to the Quimby ordinance. The reasoning be- hind this recommendation lies in the fact that the Quimby ordinance proceeds from State of California authority, and is already an ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. We do not believe it appropriate for the City to bring forward all of the parks and recreation-related fees in one group at a single time, inasmuch as the opportunity for dilution through developer pressure may be very great. 42 VISITORS AND TOURISTS Facility Use/ Economic Contribution The major sources of economic contribution to the city of Carlsbad, as a result of recreational activity, are visitors to the state Beach and tourists staying at the La Costa Spa. As indicated in the text table below, Carlsbad attracted over 2 million visitors last year to the State Beaches and to the La Costa resort. This figure is expected to reach slightly over 3.5 million persons in 2000, an increase of nearly 65 percent from the 1980 figure. Economic contribution by visitors to Carlsbad will also rise, although it will do so at a considerably slower rate. Revenues to the city of Carlsbad due to visitors and tourists will rise 11 percent during each of the next two decades, rising from $610,853 in 1980 to $754,710 in the year 2000. (All figures are in constant 1980 dollars.) 1980 1990 2000 Total Visitors 2,146,500 2,767,300 3,539,852 Total Contribution $610,853 $678,725 $754,710 to City Revenues Carlsbad State Beach & South Carlsbad State Beach Table 3 depicts the economic contribution to the community that visitors to the State Beaches are projected to make over the next 20 years by combining attendance projections with an estimate of what an average person will spend during one day at the beach, revenues to the city can be derived. • • ' Assuming that a State Beach user is spending only one day in Carlsbad, it is estimated that an average person will spend approximately $1.75 43 in Carlsbad. Of that $1.75, roughly 75 percent is spent on taxable items such as food, gifts, and sundries, while the remainder is spend on non- taxable items. One percent of all monies generated by taxable sales is returned to the City by the State; this sales tax revenue is the monetary contribution to the city of Carlsbad attributable to beach visitors. As visitation to Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach continues to rise, revenues to the city will also rise. The 2,600,000 visitors that will use the beaches in 1990 are projected to garner $34,040 in revenues for Carlsbad--an increase of slightly over 30 per- cent from the 1980 figure. During the second decade of our projection period, revenues will rise 29 percent, and nearly $44,000 in revenues will be attributable to beach visitors in the year 2000. 1. An estimate by Economics Research Associates 44 ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD BY STATE BEACH VISITORS Carlsbad State Beach and South Carlsbad State Beach FY 1980 ' FY 1990 FY 2000 Total Visitor- Days 1,989,000 2,593,656 3,348,410 Personal , Expenditures _/ in Carlsbas $3,480,750 $4,538,898 $5,859,718 Sales Taxz/ Revenue to City $ 26,105 $ 34,040 $ 43,950 Total Economic Contribution to City $ 26,105 $ 34,040 $ 43,950 I/ Personal expenditures estimated at $1.75 per day per visitor. (All figures in constant 1980 dollars.) 2_/ Sales tax revenue is derived in the following manner: ERA estimates that 75 percent of all expenditures are of a taxable nature, and of that 75 percent, 1 percent is returned to Carlsbad by the State in the form of sales tax revenue. Source: Economics Research Associates, and California Department of Parks and Recreation. 45 La Costa Spa Table 4 illuminates the revenues projected to be accrued to the City of Carlsbad by La Costa guests over the next 20 years. There are two com- ponents of the La Costa tourists' economic contribution: - the transient occupancy tax and the sales tax revenue generated by personal expenditures. As the number of guests continues to rise at La Costa in the next 20 years, so too will total economic contribution to the city. During each of the next two decades, revenues to the city due to the La Costa Spa resort will rise slightly more than 10 percent. Total economic contribution will reach nearly $645,000 in 1990, and will rise steadily until reaching $710,760 in 2000. Transient occupancy tax revenue in 1980 was $649,057. According to the Carlsbad Finance Department, the La Costa Spa accounted for 89 percent of all transient occupancy taxes collected in 1980: $577,660. Assuming that La Costa's contribution to this revenue source will remain constant for the 1980-2000 period, it is possible to estimate their economic contribution to the city. The manager of the resort predicts a 1 percent increase in guests each year; thus, a 1 percent increase in transient occupancy tax will accrue to the city each year. Therefore, this tax can be estimated at $636,870 in 1990 and $702,145 in 2000. The other source of revenue attributable to La Costa guests is sales tax generated by their personal expenditures while staying in Carlsbad. Based on spending patterns of persons at comparable hotels and resorts, ERA estimates that the La Costa guest will spend an average of $4.50 per day in one of the hotel's two gift shops, all of which will be taxable. One per- cent of all monies generated in this manner will be returned to Carlsbad by the State. As with the transient occupancy tax revenue, this source of funds will rise as the number of visitors to La Costa increases. A 10 per- cent increase is projected in each of the next two decases; the figure will rise from $7,088 in 1980 to $7,815 in 1990 to $8,615 in 2000. 46 ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD BY LA COSTA GUESTS 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 Total Visitor- Days 157,500 165,375 173,644 182,326 191,442 Transient V Occupancy Tax $577,660 $606,543 $636,870 $668,710 $702,145 Personal fV Expenditures $708,750 $744,190 $781,398 $820,467 $861,489 Sales Tax 3/ Revenue to City $ 7,088, $ 7,442 $ 7,815 $ 8,205 $ 8,615 $584,748 $613,985 $644,685 $676,915 $710,760 !_/ All figures in constant 1980 dollars. 2/ Personal expenditures extimated at $4.50 per day per guest. (Figures in constant 1980 dollars.) 3_/ Sales tax revenue is derived in the following manner: a 6 percent tax is levied on the expenditures—of which the city gets one-sixth (the remainder is returned to the State). 4/ Total economic contribution to the city is the sum of the transient occupancy tax revenues and the sales.tax revenues that are returned to the city. Source: Economics Research Associates, and La r>osta (Resort Management.) 47 RECREATIONAL SPECIALTIES The City of Carlsbad is uniquely fortunate in its coastal locations. It itiay develop a parks and recreation program composed of both public and private recreational facilities which utilize the strengths of location and of climate which provide a desired destination for residents of the region. In addition, Carlsbad is the site of a nationally famous golf and spa resort which is La Costa. Name identity and connection between Carlsbad and La Costa have not yet been established in'the public mind, however. Because the City is just now on the edge of moving toward residential, commercial, and industrial development of much of the remainder of the City's large scale open lands, the Park and Recreation Element can be a unique guiding instrument which will deliver the quality of City physical attributes by which Carlsbad will be known for the next two decades. The several strengths which the City should seek to deliverately develop further are the following: . Beach recreational experience^ both seasonal and year-round. . Coastal lagoon recreational experiences which are largely non-damaging to the ecology of the lagoons. . Nationally prestigious golf and spa resorts which can be *replicated within the City of Carlsbad. . Interior park spaces within the shallow canyon lands which may contain recreational opportunities for which the public will pay user fees. . Additional visitor and tourist accommodations at several scales of resort environment. 48 The five "specialties" might be considered the "economic development" policy framework for the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation program plan. They are de- signed to enhance the City's quality of life, increase the aesthetic appearance of the several types of urban landscape, generate a heightened image (and reality) of City prestige, and create municipal revenue flows which can pay for the increments of park space and recreational services which will be de- manded by a rapidly growing population. DEMAND PARAMETERS A General Plan Element is normally updated every five years. In the case of the Parks and Recreation Element, the change will be very dramatic: . Residential population will increase by 53 percent, or nearly 20,000 people. . Dramatic increases in population location will occur, especially in the Lake Calavera Hills and La Costa portions of the City. . Facilities and recreational services demands by the new residential arrivals will be more and more met by three important delivery mechanisms not previously so well developed in the City: . Collection of fees and/or land from private developers under the City's "Quimby Bill" ordinance, and the Public Facility Fee Ordinance. . Provision of private recreational facilities based upon growing commercial demand of the City as a resort/spa destination. . Construction of private recreational facilities as a part of the more exclusive new residential developments. 49 . Carlsbad will receive greater number of regional beach and lagoon visitors—seeking water experiences at parks operated by the State, and seeking lagoon use from lands which are "policy-controlled" by the State (Coastal Commission). Because the forecasted extension of growth and demand continues unabated for the next two decades, it is now clear that public park and recreational development programs set in motion in the 1981-1986 period will be the water- shed policy commitments which will frame City build-out and the quality-of all future recreational facilities. This perspective forces recognition of current visitor demands and revenue flows which describe part of the Carlsbad recreation future: . State beach visitor and resident use now exceeds 2 million persons annually. It is estimated that some $3.5 million is spent in Carlsbad by the beach users, from which it is further estimated that $26,000 per year is paid to the City as it's share of sales tax receipts. . The La Costa Spa attracts roughly 158,000 visitor-users per year. Excluding room charges, the guests are estimated to purchase goods • and services valued at $708,000 per year. Further, the City collects transient occupancy tax and sales tax receipts estimated at $585,000± annually. . La Costa now accounts for 370 units. 54% of the total of 687 guest ac- comodations in the city. This portion will fall, however, as another 260-270 units are added to the city inventory of overnight visitor facilities during the next two years. Most notable will be the 150 room motor inn at the Anderson Development. 50 Thus, the State beach visitor is worth $.013 while the La Costa guest generates $3.70 in City revenues. The State beach visitor spends $1.75+ per day, while the La Costa guest may spend $63 to $100+ per day in the City. Economic planning for future public park and recreational services will'have to deliverately seek a balance between fee-structured recreation and retention of free use of facilities now in place and those built in the future which will provide the greatest capacity to the greatest number of resident and visitor users. 51 RECREATION AREAS ANALYSIS OVERVIEW Carlsbad is an area rich in recreational opportunity. The mediterranean climate promotes year round involvement in recreational activity. The inventory of areas for recreat within the Carlsbad sphere-of-influence produced five categories for opportunity. They are: Parks - Existing and Proposed Beaches Lagoons Open Spaces Private Recreation 52 Based upon the summary of existing parkland figures, the following con- clusions have been prepared: PARKS . THE ACREAGE FOR USE AS DEVELOPED PARKLAND/PERSON IS LESS THAN THE NATIONAL STANDARDS. This is significant in that it is a basis for comparison. Standards are minimum levels of acceptance, consequently Carlsbad's minimum level of acceptance for the provision of useable parkland is currently less than the national standard. . NOT ALL FACILITIES OR AREAS IN THE CITY'S INVENTORY SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS A PARK. The Park Land Inventory Summary Sheet lists the following areas as parks: Pine Field High School Tennis Courts Kelly School/Park Jefferson School/Park Buena Vista School/Park Carlsbad Swim Complex These areas are special-use recreational facilities. In that they are specialized facilities, their appeal is not universal and there- fore based upon the definition of recreation in this report, they • should not be classified as parks. THE EXISTING PARK FACILITIES ARE SUBSTANDARD IN SIZE FOR THEIR DE- SIGNATED HIERARCHY OF CLASSIFICATION, I.E., NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, COMMUNITY PARK, ETC. For example, the minimum acreage for a neighborhood park by national standards is 5 acres. Anything less is considered to be a mini-park. Consequently, since 53 most of Carlsbad parks are generally smaller than the recommended national standards for their classification level, they are unable to provide the physical space necessary for provision of standard facilities associated with each classification. The uses associated with the neighborhood park cannot occur due to lack of facilities and it therefore should be classified as a mini-park. A LACK OF DIVERSITY FOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY EXISTS WITHIN THE CURRENT PARK SYSTEM. The size of a park determines what facilities that park can physically support. Consequently, since we know that each Carlsbad park is nine acres in size or less, the type of rec- reation facilities provided can only be limited to the basics of park development, i.e., a picnic area, tot lot and/or play lot, possibly a restroora facility and a group open space or playfield; unless the small area of land is developed for one specialized activity only, for example, two tennis courts instead of a tot lot and picnic area. MANY OF THE EXISTING PARKS ARE'UNDER UTILIZED. Lack of facilities reduces the attraction to the park as does lack of facilities of interest and poor location. Most,of Carlsbad's mini-parks suffer from this condition. THE POTENTIAL FOR DIVERSITY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE EXISTING PARKS IS LIMITED SINCE SMALLER PARKS TEND TO PROMOTE MORE PASSIVE ACTIVITIES DUE TO SIZE LIMITATIONS. Provision of only pas- sive activities limits the parks' appeal and subsequently its' use. Although site expansion may not be feasible for park sites in the built-out sections of the city, rehabilitation of existing facilities, such as Holiday Park, may be a viable alternative to meeting rec- i reational demands. The majority of parks located within the north- west quadrant of the city are of mini-park classification which severely limits recreational opportunities to the residents in that area. 54 THE ESTABLISHED AREA OF THE CITY (NORTHWEST QUADRANT) DOES NOT HAVE A COMMUNITY PARK. Since more specialized needs are met as park classifications get larger, consequently this sector of the City has been receiving only the minimal types of recreation supplied •By the area's mini and neighborhood parks. Additionally, active and passive community needs are not being met. A PORTION OF CARLSBAD'S DEMAND FOR ACTIVE RECREATION FACILITIES MAY BE MET BY INCLUDING SCHOOL FACILITIES. Joint-use of facilities avoids duplication, but consideration should be given as to which populations are actually benefiting from their use. (In the joint- use agreements, the city is maintaining those facilities being shared.) It is questionable whether it is equitable for city residents to assume the cost of facilities that are classified as neighborhood facilities, yet are only available for use by a small percentage of residents. STANDARDS FOR PROPOSED PARKS LOCATED IN THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS SHOULD NOT BE AVERAGED WITH THOSE EXISTING PARK ACREAGES BUILT-OUT SECTION OF THE CITY TO ESTABLISH OVERALL CITY PARK ACREAGE. Due to unavailable land contiguous to existing park sites in the northwest quadrant of the city and a general lack of open land of ample acreage for acquis- ition, the increase of acreage to increase park standards for this section is doubtful. Thus, the existing low acreage per thousand population averaged with projected acreage needed in new developed areas would increase the figures for acreage demand to a proportion higher than may actually be needed. * CHAPTER 20.44 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (PARKLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE) SHOULD BE UPDATED TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH REVISED PARK STANDARDS. See section on park standards for further discussion. 55 PARK LOCATIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS SHOULD BE PRE-PLANNED AS PART OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SHOULD RESPECT AND ACCOUNT FOR THESE GENERALLY LOCATED SITES THROUGH THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 20.44 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. An analysis of a community's population characteristics is a crucial part of planning in advance for public facilities. Park and recreational facilities should reflect the size and type of population that exist and will exist within the city. Since these facilities are costly both to acquire and maintain, it is important for the city to evaluate how quickly it is growing, which segments of the population are increasing, and the direction of growth. This information will assist the city in deter- mining how many acres of park land will be required to serve the com- munity, what type of park facilities will be in demand, and where new park facilities should be located. It should also be recognized, however, that such estimates must be re-evaluated periodically so that capital improvement programming can reflect the appropriate increases or decreases in population. PARK LOCATIONS ARE APPROPRIATE IN OTHER AREAS THAN JUST RESIDENTIAL SURROUNDINGS. They are around the Palomar Airport and in the immediate future will support industrial complexes with some commercial use. It is appropriate that park facilities in these areas provide daytime use. Special standards should be developed to define the respon- sibilities for their provision, development and maintenance. PARK CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS SHOULD BE REVISED TO REFLECT LARGERt ACREAGES THAN NOW EXIST. Refer to section of parks standards (see page 33). 56 SOME OF THE KNOWN PROPOSED PARK SITES ARE QUESTIONABLE AS TO THEIR ABILITY TO MEET THEIR INTENDED USES. Fuerte Park is insufficient in size to satisfy recreational needs of a neighborhood park site. Cannon Lake Park site is not a priority site for development. It's site conditions promote a passive park of limited use. The current demands for recreational use are active-use facilities. The acreage of the proposed Lake Calavera Park site is inadequate to provide an adequate park facility adjacent to Lake Calavera which is a potentially significant recreational opportunity. The Rancho Carrillo site is not a suitable facility for community recreation. The site should be used for a more significant purpose than a community park site. Additionally, the proposed additional land for dedication should be contiguous to the original ranch site property. San Marcos Creek Park should be left as natural open space. Development of the site as a community facility is inappropriate. The amount of acreage and the lineal nature of the proposed park is inadequate for a community facility. Use as a neighborhood park is also inappropriate in that the amount of developable acreage is too small to provide necessary facilities,and safe pedestrian access to the site is non-existant. It's location is a minus to park development in that it is not within an adequate service radius of population. 57 Action Classifications Action classifications have been established as a tool to re-classify and/or re-evaluate existing and proposed parks and recreation areas. Determination of their future status and/or ongoing maintenance respon- sibility is the purpose of this exercise. Some areas have been classified under more than one action classification due to varying responsibility potentials. The action classifications include assessment districts, private investment supported and program/fee supported facilities, sell/trade-off, acquire,, develop/expand, rehabilitation adopt-a-park and open space. ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS Areas under this classification shall be financially supported by an as- sessment district comprised of landowners lease hold business owners who benefit financially and/or environmentally from this facility. District boundaries shall include areas benefiting from the facility, which are those in proximity. Areas classified in the assessment district classification include: Car Country Maxton Brown Laguna Riviera (provide access to surrounding development) La Costa Canyon Park Cadencia Park Pine Field Levante School/Park Magnolia School/Park Kelly School/Park Jefferson School/Park Buena Vista School/Park Calavera Hills North PRIVATE INVESTMENT SUPPORTED Areas under this classification shall be financially supported through private commercially supported businesses on leased city land. Fee based recreation facilities established by these enterprises will be in compliance with the proposed recreational land use as stated in the Parks and Recreation Element. Carlsbad areas in the Private Investment Supported classification include: Carrillo Park Calavera Lake PROGRAM/FEE SUPPORTED Financial support for these facilities shall be generated through fees charged for public programs offered at the various park and recreation facilities. Areas classified as Program/Fee Supported include: Harding Community Center Chase Fields Cadencia Park Pine Field Swim and Tennis Complex Macario ADOPT-A-PARK Community service and/or interest groups shall be sought for support of special-use recreation areas. Groups shall contribute either financial and/or volunteer services to sustain an existing or proposed recreation facility. An agreement should be established designating the scope and period of responsibilities. Additionally, standards that have been estab- lished for facility design and/or maintenance should be initially determined and expressed by the City to assure a positive community experience. 59 Areas classified as Adopt-A-Park include: Maxton Brown Rotary Park Chase Fields Magee Park DEVELOP/EXPAND Carlsbad has existing and proposed recreation areas which are in need of development and/or expansion to meet usage demand. Funding for these facilities shall be sought through City Ordinances, interest groups and local state and federal government grants. The following areas are included in the Develop/Expand classification: Lake Calavera Park Calavera Park - Stagecoach Alga Norte HUB Park Macario ACQUIRE The acquisition classification includes areas which have potential rec- reation value and are necessary to meet population demand. They man include any classification of recreation as defined in classification section of this report. t Areas within the Acquire classification include: Calavera Park 60 SELL/TRADE This classification includes areas which are unsuitable for recreation due to size, location, or physical conditions. These areas should either be sold or traded for areas of higher recreation value. Areas within the Sell/Trade classification include: Cannon Lake Park Fuerte Park Larwin Park Occidental Park Hosp Grove San Marcos Creek Levante Canyon/Lot Alta Mira REHABILITATION Facilities no longer providing adequate recreational opportunities should be rehabilitated. This condition is due to either existing facilities that lack attraction appeal or popular facilities that require re-conditioning or updated facilities. Areas classified for Rehabilitation are: Cannon Park Holiday Park Chase Fields Pine Field OPEN SPACE This classification includes land with physical constraints of the potential liabilities or significant ecological value that require it to be left untouched. Although organized recreational opportunities are not compatible 61 to the site, other activities such as casual hiking and relaxing can be enjoyed. These areas should be treated as visual resources requiring minimal, if any, maintenance. Areas classified in as Open Space include: Car Country Pio Pico Park Oak Park Maxton Browne Extension Hosp Grove San Marcos Creek San Marcos Canyon 62 BEACHES . THE CITY OF CARLSBAD SHOULD BE SUPPORTIVE IN POSTURE TO THE STATE'S PROGRAM POLICIES FOR THE CARLSBAD BEACHES. The main areas of con- cern are: . The necessary increase of access along the northern beaches. . Creation of a more efficient and safe means of access to the southern beaches. . Erosion control along the shoreline bluffs. . Provision of additional facilities; such as campsites, day-use facilities, and parking areas. . THERE IS POTENTIAL TO AUGMENT STATE FACILITIES WITH CITY FACILITIES, SUCH AS PARKING AREAS, PICNIC, BAR-B-QUE AND CAMPING FACILITIES. Such facilities should be provided only on a fee for use basis. . BECAUSE OF THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT PATTERN, MOST EXISTING VISITOR- SERVING FACILITIES ARE LOCATED WITHIN NORTH CARLSBAD. While most additional visitor-serving facilities will be 'developed by the private sector, the city can determine both the location and type of facilities in such development. . AS PER THE CARLSBAD LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM, THE POSSIBILITY OF DEVELOPING THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE CARLSBAD STATE BEACH AS A SMALL BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY SHOULD BE PURSUED. 63 LAGOONS . DUE TO THE COMPLEX NATURE OF LAGOON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, IT IS APPROPRIATE FOR STATE AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT SUCH PROGRAMS AT THE BUENA VISTA AND BATIQUITOS LAGOON. These amenities are of regional significance. Carlsbad can most benefit by providing a supportive posture to the ecological preserve programs as designed. The enjoy- ment of these areas by visitors from outside Carlsbad boundaries will bring some additional revenue into the city. The cost of the lagoon management will be born by the state, which is appropriate, in that more individuals will have access to these amenities. Carlsbad should work jointly with state agencies to promote access to these areas. . RECREATIONAL USE FOR WATER RELATED ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE INCREASED AT AGUA HEDIOMDA LAGOON. Of the three lagoons within the Carlsbad sphere-of-influence,Agua Hedionda is the most optimum for recreational development due to the following: . Ownership patterns for Buena Vista and Batiquitos lagoons do not provide immediate and facile opportunity for development by the City of Carlsbad. . The physical condition of Agua Hedionda currently is better than the other two lagoons. . The proximity of the proposed recreational development within Macario Canyon to Agua Hedionda has the potential to increase the recreational opportunity to a greater experience than each facility could create separately. 64 OPEN SPACE Trails/Open Space Corridors EXISTING OPEN SPACE CORRIDORS SHOULD BE PRESERVED FOR THE POTENTIAL PROVISION OF TRAILS. Currently, the provision of a trail system is not feasible due to stressed economic ~ conditions. An Open Space Corridor Master Plan within the Element should provide a general concept for optimum locations of recreational trails. Those areas as designated on the Plan should be land-banked until a later time when economic funding can promote a self-supporting system of trails. The corridors will provide open space relief as the city further develops. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL TRAILS APPROPRIATE TO THE DEVELOPMENT. These trails should be closed circuit trails within each development. THE EXISTING BICYCLE ROUTES SYSTEM WITHIN CARLSBAD IS FRAGMENTED. Priority for further development of such routes should be ap- plied to sections that link the existing sections. A bicycle — • route master plan should link together areas of significant recreational opportunity. When possible, routes should be developed along routes for vehicular circulation to avoid duplication of costly facilities. Special Use/Open Space i i . SIGNIFICANT OPEN SPACE AREAS OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY SHOULD REMAIN OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE. The following are considered to be valued special use open space: 65 . . Macario . Lagoons . Lake Calavera . Carrillo Ranch . Beaches These areas should be enhanced to maximize recreational experience. Consideration should be given to promotion of private enterprise to develop recreation services compatible to such valuable resources. 66 PRIVATE RECREATION . PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ARE INCREASING. The city must con- sider private recreation as somewhat tenuous in that the city has no direct control over the maintenance of its existence. Con- sequently when determining recreational need for public facilities, the city should only consider private recreational facilities that are part of residential communities as seriously meeting recreational demand. . THE CITY SHOULD ENCOURAGE PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE INCREASING TOURIST RECREATIONAL DEMAND. Carlsbad's residents are the priority of the city services, but the residents will benefit from the .increased revenue of tourist supported recreational facilities. . INITIAL ENCOURAGEMENT OF PRIVATE RECREATION SHOULD OCCUR ALONG THE CARLSBAD WESTERN BOUNDARY. . OVER THE NEXT TWENTY YEARS, PRIVATE RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WILL REDUCE NORMAL DEMAND ON PUBLIC FACILITIES BY 20%. . PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING SEASONAL SHIFTS IN TYPES OF RECREATION DEMAND TO ENSURE THE MAIN- TENANCE OF THEIR OWN EXISTENCE. The types of recreation accommodated along the coastal portion of Carlsbad will shift with the seasons. Consequently, in order to provide a stabilized revenue to the city from these private facilities, they must be able to accommodate the seasonal changes in recreation needs. 67 GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS OVERVIEW In the preparation of the Parks and Recreation Element for adoption by City Council it is necessary to access other existing documents for potential constraints and opportunities that may affect-the intent and guidelines of the document. Appendix 3 of the Revised Parks and Recreation Element Phase I and II Report contains excerpts from other documents influencing the revision of the Element. They are provided for reference. SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS Documents originating from the City of Carlsbad that will influence the Element are the: . The Carlsbad General Plan and the Local Coastal Plan are documents prepared by Toups for the Regional Coastal Commission that will influence the Element revision. The Element is a non-mandatory section of the General Plan. Like all other elements, it must be supportive to the overall General Plan goals and to the other elements' goals. The Local Coastal Plan,-although prepared by Carlsbad, is mandated by the State Coastal Commission. This document will only exert influence over areas that fall within the Coastal Zone (refer to "Coastal Zone Area" map in Appendix B for boundaries). In terms of recreational opportunity this document primarily influences the lagoons along the coast and beaches. . Since the City of Carlsbad has little jurisdiction over these areas, the Local Coastal Plan will affect the Parks and Recreation Element minimally. The document does favor recreational development as a means of coastal preservation, consequently, it's influence on the Element will be positive. 68 The Carlsbad Goals and Objectives is an expression of specific goals and policies of the General Plan placed into an annual implementation plan to be carried out by city staff. The Carlsbad Municipal Code, like the city's annual Goals and Ob- jectives, is also a refined expression of the General Plan, but it is established to equitably regulate implementation of the Plan by private citizens. Both the Municipal Code ordinances and the annual City's Goals and Objectives must be consistent with the element's within the General Plan to ensure organized city master planning. The San Diego County's relationship to the City of Carlsbad is an important one in terms of funding for Carlsbad's needs. The County distributes subventions from the State and some Federal monies to the cities. It is their position to coordinate with Federal, State, Regional, and local agencies in their planning process to insure full integration of recreation and open space proposals with other programs within the county. Although the County does not control the City's planning process, it can exert pressure by withholding funds. Con- sequently, it is advantageous for the City to integrate those goals < within the County General Plan whenever possible into their own General Plan Elements. The San Diego Association of Governments is an advanced planning agency. Unlike the County of San Diego, they have no areas under their jurisdiction. They review the region's resources and prepare master plans for the overall coordination of resources among the jurisdictions. They also exert control on local governments through funding reviews. The State of California has four agencies that affect implementation of recreational plans at a local level within the Carlsbad Sphere- 69 of-Influence. Those are the: . Office of Planning and Research . Department of Fish and Game . State Coastal Commission . State Department of Parks and Recreation The Office of Planning and Research designates the guidelines for general plan element preparation. Although the Parks and Recreation Element has not been designated as a mandatory element, it's imple- mentation is facilitated and it is more consistent to the General Plan if the format is established to be the same as other mandatory element. In discussion with the State Offices it has been ascertained that : guidelines for Park and Recreation Elements will be completed by June, 1981. Currently, there are no draft copies available. The Department of Fish and Game exerts influence over the lagoons. The agency owns portions of both Buena Vista and Batiquitos Lagoons. Their influence on Agua Hedionda Lagoon is as a consultant to the State Coastal Commission. Consequently, any joint agreement that the City makes for recreational facilities at the lagoons will most likely be reviewed by this agency. The State Coastal Commission as discussed earlier, has primary concerns of shoreline preservation and access. They have mandated local jurisdictions to prepare Local Coastal Programs to be in ac- cordance with the Local Coastal Plan. They have the right to accept or reject any plan not felt to be in the best interests of the State Coastal Plan. 70 The State Department of Parks and Recreation is the agency responsible for the operations and maintenance of the State beaches within the Carlsbad city limits. They determine the level of development for facilities. 71 DEFINITIONS The following definitions are being established for a mutual frame of reference. The words, when used in the eventual Parks and Recreation Element will hold these meanings. Please review the definitions for mutual satisfaction. . Activity Day - Participation by one.person in one recreation activity for all or part of one day. Total activity day pro- jections indicate the area need for a particular type of recreation activity. State reports use the equivalent term "activity day" or "participation day" interchangeably. . Adopt-a-Park - An interest group assumes as a minimum of res- ponsibility for the on-going maintenance of a particular park, whether existing or proposed. . Bicycling - Any bicycle riding done only for pleasure, but not including riding to work or school. . Boating - The recreational use of sailboats (including with auxiliary engines), canoes, rowboats and outboard and inboard motorboats. Boating does not include water skiing./ . Camping - Living out of doors overnight using for shelter a bed- roll, sleeping bag, trailer, tent or open hut if the person takes his bedding, cooking equipment and food with him. This does not include formal youth and group camping. Camping does not include the overnight stay of those traveling cross-country in campers, motor homes or other self-contained units which merely need a place to park for one night only. . City - City of Carlsbad. 72 City Council - The City Council of the City of Carlsbad. Community Facilities - A noncommercial use of structure established primarily for the benefit and enjoyment of the community in which it is located. Cultural Facilities - Those facilities that promote improvement, refinement, or development of the mind, emotions, and manners of a population such as, theaters, museums, amphitheaters, and libraries. Easement - A recorded right or interest in the land of another, which entitles the holder thereof to some use, privilege or benefit out of or over said land. Ecological Preserve - The primary purposes of Ecological Preserves are to preserve land or land and water areas so designated in a natural condition and to protect the aquatic organisms and wild- life found thereon for public observation and scientific study. Public entry and use of Ecological Preserves shall be subject to and compatible with the primary purpose. .Element - Parks and Recreation Element. Fishing - The catching of fish for non-commercial purposes. General Plan - The City of Carlsbad General Plan as adopted in 1980. • Hiking - Walking of a substantial nature in which a pack containing provisions and/or shelter is carried by some member (s) of the party. 73 . Instantaneous Demand - That percentage of peak season demand that recreation facilities are designed to accommodate at any one moment in time. The source of this number is the PARIS Study. For camping the factor is 1.5 percent and for all other recreation activities 1.0 percent of peak season demand. .. Local Park - Parks that fall into the following categories: mini-parks, neighborhood parks, and community parks. . Nature Walks - Walks for the specific purpose of observing plants, birds or animals. . Open Space - Includes any undeveloped or predominately undeveloped land or water which has value for Protection of public health or safety Conservation of natural resources or life processes Provisions of recreational or educational opportunities Managed production of resources Preservation or creation of community scale and identity . Park - An area of public land developed with amenities of universal appeal, such as picnic areas, benches, trees and turf, and designated for the specific use of recreational enjoyment, whether it be active -or passive. . Picnicking - An outdoor activity where the primary purpose is the preparation or eating of a meal out-of-doors. . Planning Commission - The City of Carlsbad Planning Commission. . Playing Field - Noncommercial active sports areas, including but not limited to: baseball, softball, soccer fields. 74 . Recreation - (Defined according to Carlsbad's recreational op- portunities.) A recreating or refreshment of the body and/or » mind by engaging in organized and non-organized activities defined by the individual's personal need. Varied recreational opportunities for Carlsbad residents can be met at the many existing planned facilities and natural city amenities such as the lagoons, the beaches, historical sites, and Lake Calavera. . Regional Park - A major park which is located to utilize or protect a resource rather than serve an immediate population. A regional park should contain any one or a combination of such attributes as natural beauty, unique topographic features, historical structures or unusual scenery; and is usually developed for at least two outdoor activities, but the greatest part of the acreage would remain as undeveloped open space. . Riding - Any riding on horseback done for recreation only. . Riding & Hiking Trails - A trail or way designed for and used by pedestrians and/or equestrians. . Sphere of influence - A plan for the probably ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local governmental agency. . Structure - Anything constructed or erected requiring a fixed location on the ground or attached to something having a fixed location on the ground. . Swimming - Swimming in a lake, river, ocean, or outdoor swimming pool and including playing in the surf, skin diving, scuba diving and sunbathing at any of the above places. 75 Trails - Access connections between recreational facilities or at a minimum a loop system access way within an open space. Turnover Factor - The number of times a facility is designed to be used during one 24-hour period. Obviously, for camping it is 1.0. The factor is 1.5 for picnicking and 2.0 for other recreation activities. The source of the factors is the PARIS Study. . i Use - The purpose for which land or a building is occupied, ar- ranged, designed or intended, or for which either land or building is or may be occupied or maintained. Visitor Overnight Accomodation - That which provides temporary sleeping or residence facilities for visitors, including but not limited to hotels, motels, camping sites or hostels. Visitor Day - A visit by one person to a park for all or part of one day. The visitor may participate in several different activities, such as picnicking, fishing and hiking within one visitor day. Visitor day projections are used to develop overall park demands and estimate attendance potentials. Other reports may use the equavalent terms of "recreation day" or "user day". Visitor Parking - Designated parking bays, aprons, and adjacent parallel parking. 76 APPENDIX B planning inventory ECONOMIC FUNDING INVENTORY Sources/Estimates of Availability Fund Type Current Annual Availability Probable Future Annual Availability Potential Future Availability 1. General Fund $900,000 - 2. Employment Training None and Public Jobs (CETA) 3. State Grants o Bond Funds (Prop. 1) Cyclical 4. None Once every five years o SB174 Grants Received $ 35,000 Funds 1980/81 every three yrs; may decline or disappear under austere state budgets Federal Grants (portion to Parks and Recreation) o Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Must not decline City cannot depend upon; should not use Approved 11/80; City status to be determined Every third year Land and Water Conservation Fund Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery City .is currently applying for funds None Will decline Every five years if reinstated Unlikely to be available Will continue to decline relative to other CDBG demands Program cancelled 4/81 Program currently withdrawn—4/81 77 Fund Type Current Annual Availability Probable Future Annual Availability Potential Future Availability 5. 6. 7. 8. Potential Funds (city discretion concerning use) . Redevelopment • None tax Increment Hotel/Motel None Guest Room Tax Joint Funding Not a with School revenue Districts source Corporate None Business, Industry and Carlsbad Service Clubs Support System Revenues Park Operations To be determined 9.Gas Tax Funds None (state subvention) Depends on City ordinance allo- cating revenues Would not be a new source of funds to City Depends entirely on City initia- tive; could set goal of $30,000+/year $ 50,000+ Infrequent Must directly benefit project; should be located within project May require amend- ment to City ordinance Will require annual negotiation with school districts Potential high caputure opportunity a) May not cover cost of services b) Must require that all such revenues be plowed back into parks; other- wise funds will be unidentified within general fund al- locations Can only be applied to Select Street system of roads; may be invested in major new linkages such as Cannon Road which will open Macario Park 78 Fund Type Current Annual Availability Probable Future Annual Availability Potential Future Availability 10. 11 12. Public Facility Fee Quimby Ordinance Fees Collected from Developers To be determined Available Issuance of Public Debt Instruments None An excellent source for Capital Im- provement Must pledge to specific locations Infrequent; would be based on the financial return/revenue generation quality of the project City must collect both P.F.F. and Quimby Ordinance Fees Will be source of substantial fees or donated lands for next 20 years. City may lose value of funds if it hesitates to invest immediately. Normally would be sized at $2.5-$5.0 million plus because of front-end costs to sell public debt. City should probably select only those projects which could be amortized in a 10- to 15-year period. Federal and State grant funds which appear to be withdrawn or in jeopardy in the future are numerous^.. Carlsbad need not consider itself at a dis- advantage. The grant programs which are reduced are: . Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCF) grants passed through the State of California to municipalities which have highest eligibility and project benefit priorities. . Federal Urban Parks- and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) grants made directly by HCRS to eligible cities—Carlsbad was not eligible, and the program has been withdrawn. 79 U.S. Economic Development Administration public works grants (50 percent local matching share required)--EDA grant programs appear to be withdrawn. U.S. Department of Transportation urban highways and programs will probably be reduced in funding commitments for one to two years. Historic preservation grants from HCRS (U.S. Department of the Interior), as passed through the State of California are in great jeopardy, and will not be a source of substantive funding in the future. State of California SB 174 grant funds will likely be reduced in scale under the current administration's budget reduction priorities, as announced in January 1981. . 80 RECREATION AREAS INVENTORY CARLSBAD PARKLAND INVENTORY SUMMARY SHEET Parks - existing CLASSIFICATION MM Car Country Pio Pico Oak Maxton Browne Maxton Browne Extension Rotary Cannon TOTAL hEIGHBORHOOD Holiday Park Laguna Riviera Chase Fields Magee Park • Harding Community Center La Costa Canyon Cadencia to be continued ACRES 1.0 .8 .4 1.4 2.1 1.0 1.7 8.4 5.4 6.8 2.3 3.0 1.5 9.0 - 4.1 OWNERSHIP City City City City City L-RR* L-SDG&E* City City City City City City City LOCATION 3200 Pio Pico Drive 5100 Paseo Del Norte 3033 Pio Pico Drive 500 Laguna Drive 2415 Carlsbad Boulevard 2900 Washington Street 100 Cannon Road 3200 Pio Pico Drive 4900 Kelly Street 3400 Harding Street 258 Beech Street 3096 Harding Street Pueblo St. & Rana Ct. 81 SUMMARY SHEET (contj Parks (continued) .CLASSIFICATION ^NEIGHBORHOOD (cent) Pine Field High School Tennis Courts Levante School /Park Magnolia School /Park Kelly School /Park Jefferson School /Park Buena Vista School /Park Carlsbad Swim Complex TOTAL ACRES 1.0 1.0 7.0 4.2 4.0 2.1 2.0 3.0 56.4 OWNERSHIP J/A* J/A* J/A* J/A* J/A* J/A* N/A* City LOCATION 3300 Harding Street 3400 Monroe 3036 Levante Drive Valley Street Kelly Street Jefferson Street Buena Vista 3400 Monroe Street LEASING AGENCIES R.R. - Railroad S.D.G.E. - San Diego Gas & Electric J/A - Joint Agreement with School District 82 SUMMARY SHEET (cont.) Parks (continued) CLASSIFICATION NEIGHBORHOOD (cont.) Pine Field Levante School /Park Magnolia School /Park Kelly School/Park Jefferson School /Park Buena Vista School /Park Carlsbad Swim Complex and Tennis TOTAL ACRES 1.0 7.0 4.2 4.0 2.1 2.0 4.0 56.4 OWNERSHIP J/A* J/A* J/A* J/A* J/A* N/A* City LOCATION 3300 Harding Street 3036 Levante Drive Valley Street Kelly Street Jefferson Street Buena Vista 3400 Monroe Street LEASING AGENCIES R.R. - Railroad S.D.G.E. - San Diego Gas & Electric J/A - Joint Agreement with School District 83 SUMMARY SHEET (cont.) Undeveloped and Proposed Parks NEIGHBORHOOD Fuerte Cannon Lake Calavera Hills North Lake Calavera Calavera School /Park Areas (J/A) TOTAL COMMUNITY Carrillo Larwin Occidental Hosp Grove San Marcos Creek Stagecoach Alga Norte TOTAL ACRES WITH TITLE 3.66 6.00 9.66 10.30 10.31 3.88 11.00 .00 12.50 47.99 ACRES TO BE DEDICATED 5.0 • 5.0 10.0 20.0 7.00 24.00 .00 16.00 15.30 15.50 21.00 98.80 TOTAL PLANNED ACREAGE 3.66 6.00 5.0 5.0 10.0 96.0 125.66 17.30 34.31 .00 27.00 15.30 28.00 21.00 142.91 . LOCATION El Fuerte Btw Alicante and Alga Road 200 Cannon Road Palomar Airport Road E. El Camino Real W. 1-5 @ Poinsettia N.- Elm @ eastern end W. Rancho Santa Fe S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. % 84 SUMMARY SHEET (conU Open Space Area CLASSIFICATION " LANDSCAPED AREAS Grand Beach Access Elm Ave. Beach Access N. Ocean St. Beach Access Cedar Ave. Beach Access Greenwood Facility City Hall /Library Santa Fe Corridors Utility Maintenance Yard Skyline Reservoir Elm Avenue Reservoir Ellery Reservoir Woodbine Slopes Spinnaker Hills Banks Buenvenida Circle Polly Lane El Camino Islands Las Flores Triangle Palomar Triangle Carol Place TOTAL ACRES .1 .1 .1 .1 2.2 3.0 .2 .1 .8 .5 .5 14.0 3.7 .2 .1 2.0 .2 3.5 .1 31.7 OWNERSHIP City City City City City City City City City City City City City City City City City City City LOCATION^ : 2900 Ocean Street - 3000 Ocean Street 2000 Ocean Street 1166 Elm Avenue 1200 Elm Avenue 29,20,3100 Quebrada Cr. 3100 Segovia Way 405 Oak Avenue 4300 Skyline Drive Donna Drive 2100 Jan is Way 39-4000 El Camino Real 200 Lagoon Drive 1865 Buenvenida Circle 3600 Polly Lane 2500 El Camino Real 1300 Carlsbad Boulevard 6600 Carlsbad Boulevard 800 Carol Place 85 SUMMARY SHEET (cont.) Special-Use and Undeveloped Open Space AREA Buena Vista Batiquitos Beaches Agua Hedionda Lagoon HUB Lake Calavera San Marcos Canyon Levante Canyon/Lot Alta Mira Macario ACRES WITH TITLE 200 (State) 134 (County) 125.8 (State) 250.0 (SDG&E) ' 92.0 (SDG&E) 252.0 (Water Bond) 15.5 13.0 6.0 .0 1,088.3 TO BE DEDICATED -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 234.5 -0- 5.0 274.0 513.5 TOTAL 200.0 134.0 125.8 250.0 92.0 252.0 250.0 13.0 11.0 ' 274.0 1,601.8 * CPO - Regional outdoor recreation plan and program (1980) ** After August 1, 1981 the city is relinquishing all usage rights of the beaches back to SDG&E. 86 SUMMARY SHEET (cont) AREA TOTALS AREA TOTALS ACRES PARKS Mini Neighborhood 8.4 56.4 UNDEVELOPED & PROPOSED PARKS Neighborhood -./ Community School/Park Areas 29.7 174.0 96.0 OPEN SPACE Landscaped Areas - Special Use & Undeveloped Open Space GRAND TOTAL; 31.7 1255.0 1651.2 87 Specific Area Inventories Agua Hedionda Lagoon Size/Classification: Location/Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: 250 acres of open water and approximately 200 acres of salt marsh, mudflats and saltflats. The lagoon occupies the seaward end of the Agua Hedionda Creek drainage basin, which covers an area of about 28 square miles. On the west, it is bounded by Carlsbad Boulevard; on the north by Carlsbad residential community; and on the south and east by undeveloped hi 11 si opes. The upper parts of the southern hi 11 si opes are under agricultural use as horticultural and vegetable growing fields. Much of the lagoon shoreline is not accessible by public roads. Active and passive. The center and inner portions of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon are leased by the City of Carlsbad from SDG&E for water-oriented recreation. The inner lagoon is used for power boats, water skiing, fishing and some sailing while the center is restricted to non-power boat use. Fishing facilities are provided by SDG&E along the western edge of the outer lagoon. Heaviest use of the area is between May and .October. Of these users, one-third are Carlsbad residents. The existing programs provided are only fifty percent self-supporting. Inadequate - Limited access is provided from Hoover Street, from unimproved roads off Park 88 Agua Hedionda (cont.) Drive, and from an unnamed road between El Camino Real and the Hidden Valley Trailer Park. Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: Conclusions: SDG&E owns the lagoon and leases it to the City annually for $1.00. Shortline ownership is fragmented. The parcel adjacent ot 1-5 freeway on the south shore is owned by SDG&E. Moving counterclockwise, the parcel east of 1-5 is city owned. The eastern tip (wetlands) belongs to Mr. Kelly, as does the northeastern shoreline. The north shore is owned by many private parties. The State Department of Fish and Game would like to acquire 85 acres in the lagoon for preservation of the estuarine habitat values and acquire 100 acres of dry land surrounding the lagoon for general recreation. See "Ownership". In assembling and reviewing the basic data, the factors most immediately apparent are: . The water areas offer recreational op- portunities to a far greater number and variety of users than are now taking advantage of them. . The wetland areas, with better definition and greater protection, can provide the 89 Agua Hedionda (cont.) habitat and resting area for a greatly expanded population of wildlife. This can be most important in reversing the trends which have resulted in an ever-increasing number of endangered species. There are viewing areas surrounding the lagoon that can and should be enhanced or the experience of all residents and visitors to the area and consequently the image of Carlsbad. Programs developed and offered must become more self-supporting. 90 Alga Norte Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Packing Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 21-acre community park. Along proposed Carrillo Way east of El Camino. A relatively flat to gentle sloping flood plain. Active and passive. To be established, although a major athletic area has been considered. None at present. To be established in a site plan. Daon Corporation Developer to dedicate all 21 acres to the city as per city ordinance 9120S for development. See above. 91 Alta Mira Park (Proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: 6-acre special-use area. Along Paseo del Noete between Caminito de las Ondas and Caminito Estrada. A linear shaped parcel of steep slopes. To be determined. Proposed Primary Activity: To be determined. Site Access: Packing Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: Open access along Paseo del Norte. None - currently, the only feasible parking for this site would be on-street parking along Paseo del Norte. City owned. An anticipated 5 acres of additional land is to be dedicated to the city. Dedication is contingent upon further development of the residential development of Alta Mira. Dedicated to the city by the developer under city ordinance 9120S. 92 .«- Batiquitos Lagoon Size/Classification: Location/Site Conditions: Use: 600-acre lagoon/salt-flat complex. The lagoon occupies the lower floodplain of the 53 square mile San Marcos Creek drainage basin. The outer Batiquitos Lagoon is com- prised of a shallow coastal pond, while the inner lagoon has become an extensive salt flat. The lagoon's marsh areas are seasonal, since much of the lagoon dries during the summer months. During the wet season and en- suing months, the lagoon resembles a lake, while its depth may only be a few inches. The natural resources are presently in a degraded conditions. The entire wetland area of Batiquitos Lagoon is relatively undeveloped, although it is traversed by two major highways, a local road and the railroad (AT&SI). La Costa Avenue runs above the lagoon's south shore atop a 60-foot bluff west of Interstate 5. East of Interstate 5 just south of La Costa Avenue is a steep bluff, the top of which has already been committed to private development. Most of the north shore is •bounded by undeveloped or agriculturally used bluff and hilly areas. .Natural open space. County land - Use plans exist for Batiquitos Lagoon. They include preservation of open space and flood plain zoning. But, the undeveloped rural setting has also promoted several county plans for its development as a regional park. 93 Batiquitos (cont.) Site Access:Not accessible to the public except by private unsurfaced roads. Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: None The lagoon and its surroundings are owned by a few relatively large landowners, Rancho La Costa, La Costa Land Company, State Department of Fish and Game Westlands Investment, Inc. and Gerald Raff. It:falls entirely within the juris- diction of the County of San Diego. While it is not, for the most part zoned for development, a substantial amount of development has been proposed for the area. The two major land owners in the area have pro- posed the following: The State Department of Fish and Game - "There are basically three options to planning for the future of these wetlands: 1. Preserve the lagoon as" it currently exists. 2. Restore the area to its former natural condition. 3. Develop it into an articicial environ- ment for commercial and/or public - recreational useage. 94 Batiquitos (cont.) It is assumed that planning will be based on the objective of obtaining optimum natural resource values for the presently degraded lagoon. The Rancho La Costa Partnership plans for this area are unknown. A reliable source for comment has yet been available. 95 Buena Vista Lagoon Size/Classification: Location/Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: 350 - acre lagoon which includes 200 * acres of submerged land. Buena Vista Lagoon is a brackish coastal water body located along the conmon boundary of the cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad. The lagoon occupies the lower floodplain of Buena Vista Creek. The wetland area is bounded on the west by a low bluff, a beach barrier, and a weir. The lagoon is surrounded by undeveloped steep bluffs up to 50 feet high west of Inter- state 5. The northern banks east of Interstate 5 are bordered by Highway 78. The southern shore east of Interstate 5 is bordered by Jefferson Street and a steep hillside covered with Eucalyptus Trees. Visitor Information Center, walking trails, fishing, Ecological Preserve jogging. A State Ecological Preserve with nature hiking along the southern shore. Fishing from the shoreline. Site Access: Parking Facilities: Access at Jefferson Street. Proposed parking off of Carlsbad Blvd. on thei northwest side of the lagoon (10-15 cars). 96 Buena Vista Lagoon (cont.) Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: The land ownership and shoreline zoning is highly fragmented. A major parcel on the north shore just east of the Coastal Highway is privately owned. Between the railroad and Interstate 5, the majority is in public ownership (State of California) or is held by the Nature Conservancy for eventual acquisition by the State. Two small parcels of shoreline property west of the railroad are held by private owners. East of the freeway about one-third of the water area is owned by the State of California. The shoreline on the southeast side is privately owned. East of Jefferson Street, Citron is the major owner of the filled area and adjacent south shore- line. (See figure ) . The Department of Fish and Game is preparing a land-use plan for the lagoon. . All publically owned lands in the lagoon area are designated as a State Ecological Preserve. . Dredge lagoon with federal monies. See "Ownership". 97 Buena Vista School/Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: 2-acre neighborhood park - This site should be reclassified to reflect that it is a school playfield. Buena Vista Street, between Pio Pico Drive and Highland Drive. A flat, barren playfield with no landscaping. A minimum playlot and equipment is located in one corner. Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: Active. Organized sports and free play. Poor - The site is enclosed in chair!ink fencing with a gate, which is locked, on the northern boundary. Access is from the school which pro- motes use only for school-aged individuals. Adequate - Roadside parking along northern boundary. •Owned by the school district and maintained by the city. The city has a joint-use agree- ment with the school district. t Multi-use athletic fields. See "Ownership". 98 Cadencia Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 4.1-acre neighborhood park. Along Cadencia Street north of Sorla Place on the east side of the street. The site is composed of two approximately equal terraces separated by an elevation of approximately 6 feet. Active and passive (primary active). Phase I of development will support softball and soccer. Good - The site has open access along one side of the park. None at present. City owned and maintained. Not definite. The land was dedicated from the La Costa Development as per city ordinance 9120S. It was originally part of San Marcos Canyon land. It will be an in-house development pro- ject from general funds. 99 Calavera Community Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: 10-acre neighborhood park. Within the Calaveras Hills Development. A gently sloping site with low mounding land- forms. To be established. Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking facilities: Ownership: Future Plan: Acquisition History: To be established. None at present. To be established in the park development plan. Owned by the developer of the Calaveras Hills Development. All ten acres to be dedicated as park-in-lieu payment for development.' 100 Calavera Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plan: Acquisition History: 10-acre community park. The site should be re-classified unless additional land is donated. Within the Calaveras Hills Development. A gently sloping site with low mounding land- forms . To be established. To be established. None at present. To be established in the park development plan. Owned by the developer of the Calaveras Hills Development. All ten acres to be dedicated as park-in-lieu payment for development.. 101 Calavera Hills North Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: 5-acre neighborhood park. Within the Calavera Hills Development. A gently sloping to level site adjacent to a planned school site. Primarily passive with some active. To be established. Currently non-existant. To be established within the site plan. Currently owned by developer of Calavera Hills. All five acres to be dedicated for parkland in accordance with the city ordinance 9120S. The Parks and Recreation Department is at- tempting to trade the land for land adjacent to the proposed Calaveras Community Park. Acquisition History: 102 Cannon Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 1.7-acre mini-park. 100 Cannon Road - Park is bordered by Carls- bad Boulevard on west side and sits within a residential area. The SDG&E plant and service yards are to the north. A gently sloping site of consistent grade. Primarily an open-turfed square to rec- tangular lot with a small children's play lot on northern edge of park. Needs restroom facilities. Active and passive. Free-play, use of children's play equipment, relaxing, Softball and basketball. Adequate - Open access along two borders. Inadequate - There is adjacent roadside parking along Cannon Road. The city leases land from SDG&E and main- tains it. None at present - Nothing major if at all. There is a need to provide more active recreation. Although the land is leased from SDG&E, the city totally developed the park from city general funds. 103 Cannon Lake Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 6-acre neighborhood park. 200 Cannon Road, just west of the AT & SF rail road easement. A lineal park located within a natural drain- age way. Three to four acres of the proposed park's six acres are under water. Passive Picnicking, tot play and relaxing. None at present, but there is feasibility for development. Due to space limitations, access would be pedestrian from Cannon Road. Roadside parking along Cannon Road. On-site par-ing development is feasible but reduces use areas significantly. City owns the land. Park development as a passive park with prim- ary orientation to tots. The land was donated by a private citizen to be developed for tots. 104 Car Country Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 1-acre mini-park. 3200 Pio Pico Drive - The park site is adjacent to the Interstate 5 freeway. A relatively flat narrow lineal site which is well landscaped with turf and trees. Passive. Occasional picnicking and relaxing. Adequate - There is open access along one side of the park. • Adequate roadside parking is adjacent to the park along the total length on one side. No on-site parking. Owned and maintained by the city. There is no adjacent physical space for further expansion available and no plans for further improvement. The land was dedicated by the developer of Car Country and developed by the same. No need for further expansion of this park. 105 Carlsbad Beach State Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Special use regional park. West of Carlsbad Boulevard to the Pacific Ocean with the northern boundary at Pine Street and the southern boundary at the Terramar residential community. "The elevation ranges from approximately 30' at Pine Street to just above sea level at the lagoon channel" "Erosion, both natural and human, is a contin- uing problem. The relatively soft soil of the low bluff steadily erode under natural weathering from runoff from the asphalt surfaces of Carls- bad Boulevard, and from constant foot traffic up and down the bluff faces to and from the beach." Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Active and passive. Swimming, surfing, fishing, sunbathing and picnicking. • There are three public accesses to the beach 1 - Pine Street emergency vehicle access. 2 - The parking lot entrance at Tamarack Street. 3 - Stairway at Cherry Street. Recent rapid transition from single - to multiple family residential development along the major access routes to the State Beach could have adverse impacts upon public beach access. 106 Carlsbad Beach State Park (cont.) Parking Facilities: Ownership: Parking is permitted along the entire distance between the three accesses. Visitors continue to use the eroding bluff face to reach the beach from their parking spaces. City parking lots are west of Agua Hedionda Lagoon to the west side of the highway. Owned by the State of California and maintained by California State Department of Parks and Recreation. Future Plans:Beach and lagoon acquisitions are the highest priorities for State Park and Recreation funding. Acquisition History: 107 Carlsbad Swim and Tennis Complex Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 3-acre special-use area - This site should be reclassified to a recreational facility. Buena Vista - It is located within the Carlsbad High School grounds. A well-organized swim and tennis complex. Active. Swimming and tennis - A special-use facility. Adequate - It can be entered from the school site or the adjacent parking lot. Adequate. City-owned and maintained the School district has a joint-use agreement with the city. None at present. Acquired from the school district and operated on a joint-use agreement. 108 Carrillo Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: 10.3 acre community park. Off Palomar Airport Road. A ranch house and its ancillary structures sit nestled within low rolling hills. Not certain at this time. The property is currently not open to the public. n/a Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Fair - Access is via a dirt road that tra- verses the surrounding undeveloped country- side and connects to Palomar Airport Road. Access is inadequate for any regular use. There is not any developed on-site parking, but vehicles park as they may find available space. City owned and maintained. Factions within the city have various ideas for the once famous ranch, yet the general tconsensus is to develop it into a useable facility for the public. Additionally approximately 7 to 8 acres of land are to be dedicated by the developer of the remaining 884 acres of the original Carrillo land. 109 Carrillo (cont.) Acquisition History:It was originally part of the 13,311 acre Rancho Agua Hedionda land grant that was given to Don Juan Marron1 in 1842. Los Quiotes Valley (where the ranch site is located) is an eastern part of this land grant. When Marron1 died in 1853, his wife inherited the ranch and from her, it passed to Frances Hinton in 1865, possibly as part of a gambling debt. Hinton engaged his friend Robert Kelly to be his major-domo. Upon Hinton1s death, the ranch was deeded to Kelly. Leo Carrillo bought it from Kelly's heirs. Carrillo and his wife Edith, willed the property to their adopted daugher Antoinette. In the early 1970's the property was purchased for development by Daon Corporation, but Antoinette was permitted to remain on the property. After her death in 1979, the property was dedicated to the City of Carls- bad in accordance with ordinance 91202. 110 Chase Fields Size/Classification: / Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 2.3-acre athletic facility. 3400 Harding Street - It is situated in a built-out single family residential zone and is located across the street to the south from Pine Field. . A relatively flat, rectangular site. The majority of it's square footage is developed in lighted ballfields. Active. Youth baseball and softball. Adequate - The main access is on the east side of the site. Inadequate to adequate - Roadside parking along four sides of the site. It is adequate during school hours but inadequate during organized event hours. City owned and maintained. There are no areas adjacent to the site for further physical expansion. Further development on-site of a picnic area with horseshoes is anticipated in the near future. It was bought from the school district as excess school land and developed by the city and volunteer 111 Chase Fields (cont.) residents, 112 Fuerte Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 3.66-acre neighborhood park. El Fuerte between Alicante and Alga Road. It is comprised of steep slopes adjacent to a flat school site.. Rocky conditions prevail. Active - Athletic field. Team Sports and free play. Poor - There is none presently and the fea- sibility is limited. To be developed - The potential for adjacent roadside parking development is poor. City owned. Proposed joint-use with San Marcos Elementary School district. Received by County through land dedication and park-in-lieu payment. Then land was annexed into the city. 113 Harding Community Center Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: 1.5-acre neighborhood recreation center. 3096 Harding Street (Northeast corner of Oak Avenue and Harding Street). A relatively flat site with the greatest per- centage of it's area covered by structures. There are two large recreation halls. Passive. Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Community group use. Adequate - It has open access along two borders, Harding Street and Oak Avenue. Inadequate to adequate - There is roadside parking along two borders and approximately 10 parking spaces on-site. Although road- side parking may be available it is not conveniently located. Parking facility is located due west with approximately 15 to 20 spaces. Owned and maintained by the city. None. Acquisition History:Purchased by city from St. Patrick's Church in the early 1970's. Remodeled by the city using grant funds. 114 Holiday Park Size/Classi fi cati on: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking: Ownership: Future Plans: 5.4-acre neighborhood park. 3200 Pio Pico Drive - Adjacent to 1-5 on the east. Completely landscaped with turf and trees on a relatively flat site. It is a mature developed park. Active and passive - Primarily passive with a few clearings for active free play. Group meeting in gazebo area. Picnicking, free play, youth activities and tot activities. Day shows, weddings and receptions. Excellent - The park is surrounded on all sides by roadway. Adequate - Parking is along the perimeter of the park on all sides, except on the south side there is no on-site parking, but it isn't necessary for the current activity level of the park. The existing parking facilities is in need of upgrading. City owned and maintained. No potential for further site expansion. Re- design and rehabilitation could increase active use within the park. Currently $10,000 in Grant monies will be used for tot lot refurbishment. 115 Holiday Park (cont.) Acquisition History: Not known how it was acquired. The park expansion occurred 20 years ago by the city staff and it was funded through general funds. The original park site was approx- imately 2 acres. 116 Hosp Grove Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities; Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 11-acre site with a proposed 7 acre neighbor- hood park site. Along developed Canyon Street. Primarily steep slopes supporting Eucalyptus grove. Passive. Picnicking and relaxing. Inadequate at present - The adjacent residen- tial development will be placing streets as part of their project which will provide access to the site. Adequate - There is a joint use agreement with the city and the developer for use of visitor parking for the residential dev- elopment. City owned. There has been some discussion for development as a wilderness park. Sixteen additional acres are to be dedicated adjacent to this site. < The land has been dedicated by the developer in accordance with the city ordinance 91202. It will most likely be developed with park- 117 Hosp Grove (cont.) in-lieu fees and grant monies. 118 HUB Park (proposed) Size/Classification Location Site Conditions Proposed Use Proposed Primary Activity Site Access Parking Facilities Future Plans 92-acre special use area Immediately adjacent to the southern edge of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. It is east of the Inter- state 5 freeway. A lineal site of sloped rolling hills that merge with flat beaches adjacent to the lagoon. Its primary land-uses are open space, pre- dominantly covered with Chapparel and agriculture. Passive Ecological Preserve Poor - There are existing unpaved access roads which are not for general use. No current facilities. Proposed facilities, if any, to be determined during site plan preparation. Ancilliary facilities to an ecological pre- serve, such as, picnic areas, trails and viewpoints, are anticipated for development. 119 Jefferson School/Park Size/Classification:2.1-acre neighborhood park - This site should be reclassified. Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Jefferson Street, between Tamarach Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. A flat site adjacent to the existing school yard. Multi-use athletic facility. Soccer, softball. Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Poor to adequate - If the primary users will be school children, then there is immediate and open access along one side of the proposed park site. If use by other age groups is anticipated then access is non-existant. The site is an interior lot away from frontage circulation. Additionally, it has been "boxed in" by a wall that was built by the developer of the adjacent property. None. Owned by the school district and will be developed and maintained by the city. The city has a joint- use agreement with the school district. Future Plans:To be determined. 120 Jefferson (cont.) Acquisition History: See "Ownership", 121 Kelly School/Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 4-acre neighborhood park. This site should be reclassified to reflect that it is a school playfield. Kelly Street and Bayside Drive. A flat open field with no landscaping and chil- dren's play equipment located at one end of the. site. Active. Organized sports and free play. Adequate - The current use is by school chil- dren. Access is from the school and the school parking lot. Adequate - There is on-site parking for school facilty and a proportionate number of visitor spaces. Owned by the school district and maintained by the school district. The city has a joint- use agreement with the school district. The city has none at present. See "Ownership" 122 La Costa Canyon Park Si ze/Classi f i cati on: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 9-acre neighborhood park. At the corner of Pueblo Street and Rana Court. The developed 3 acres are a well-turfed, gently sloping site with moderate park development, i.e. picnic area, tot lot, restrooms, basketball court and on-site parking facilities. The remainder of the site is moderate slopes. Active and passive. Basketball, free-pla'y, picnicking, relaxing, visiting with friends and heavy use of tot area which are accompanied by parents. Good - Open access along one edge of the park (Pueblo Street) and additional access from on- site parking area. Adequate - There is on-site parking for approximately 25 automobiles. City owned and maintained. Immediate plans are to add tennis facilities. There is no adjacent area for further expansion of existing park boundaries. Further develop- ment will be passive and natural areas. The site wes acquired as park dedication land 123 La Costa Canyon (cont.) as per city ordinance 9120S and developed by the city with park-in-lieu fees and land, water and conservation Grant monies. ($50,000.00) 124 Laguna Riviera Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 6.8-acre neighborhood park. 4900 Kelly Street Approximately a 3.8 acre banana-shaped portion of the site has b'een developed. It gently slopes toward the interior curve of the over- all shape, which is bounded by Kelly Street and by low residentially developed hills on the back side. Combination active and passive. Picnicking, tot play, some free play and basketball Some night and day tennis use. Horse-shoes, night and day basketball. Adequate for vehicles, but poor for pedestrians from surrounding residential developments. There is no back entrance into the park. Adequate - Currently parking is off-street parking. There is no on-site parking. If use of the park increases, additional parking will be required. City owned and maintained. •None at present. The land was dedicated by the developer in accordance with the city ordinance 91202 and 125 Laguna Riviera (cont.) developed by a private contractor. Development was funded by park-in-lieu fees and general funds. 126 Lake Calavera Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 5-acre neighborhood park. Within the proposed Calavera Hills development adjacent to Calaveras Lake. The 5 acre parcel falls within SDG&E easement. It is a relatively flat site. Passive - Development is contingent upon re- gional park development. To be established. Inadequate - A dirt road extending from Mira Monte Street in the city of Oceanside provides the only currently acceptable vehicle access. None - To be established on the development plan. Currently, users park adjacent to the dirt access road. Developer of Calaveras Hills. Hoped to exchange site for land contiguous to Calavera Community Park. None at present. 127 Larwin Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: 10.31-acre community park. East of El Camino Real, north of Elm Avenue extension - The site is located atop the hill side. Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: A relatively flat pad that has been graded across one side of the site, which is ap- proximately 1.5 acres of the total site (only useable land). Electric utility easement runs adjacent to the site. Passive. Not yet determined. Adequate - It has open access along the Elm Street extension. Parking Facil ities: Ownership: Future Plans: To be determined. City owned. An additional 24 acres is proposed to be dedicated, recommend fee-in-lieu. Acquisition History:The city acquired land from the developer (Tanglewood Development) through land ded- ication. The development is hoped to be provided through grant funds and park-in-lieu fees. 128 Levante School/Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: 7-acre neighborhood park. This site should be reclassified to reflect that it is a school pi ay field. * 3036 LeVante Drive. The site is situated within a single family residential zone. It is primarily a turfed, multi-use athletic facility. Active and some passive proposed. Team sports (softball), free play and use of existing playlot equipment. Adequate - The current day use by children requires only pedestrian access at present. Adequate - Roadside parking in the adjacent residential area is available if required. The eventual school will require on-site parking for faculty and visitors. Owned by the school district and maintained by the city. The city has a joint-use agree- ment with the school district. Two acres of the seven acre site will support a proposed elementary school. This will re- duce the overall park acreage. In the near future (June 1981) the Parks and Recreation Department is planning to set a small structure, 129 Levante (cdnt.) which was donated to the city onto foundations on the site. There has been recent question as to whether all residents will have access to the site or just students. Acquisition History: See "Ownership". 130 Macario Park (proposed) Size/Classification Location: Site Conditions Proposed Use Proposed Activities Site Access Parking Facilities Ownership Future Plans 488-acre special use area. (Includes the HUB area, SDG&E, and some Kelly property.) Immediately adjacent to the south and south- east edge of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The site is a wide canyon flanked by slopes of 15 to 35 percent grade. At the mouth of the canyon is the Agua Hedionda wetlands and lagoon. It is an undeveloped site with the dominant plant communities being Coastal Sage Scrub and Chaparral. Primarily active with some educational passive. Not yet determined. None at present - Access is anticipated from the proposed extension of Cannon Road. None at present - Location and capacity to be determined during site plan preparation. Fragmented ownership. The primary landholdings "are owned by the City of Carlsbad, Koll Company , SDG&E and Allen Kelly. .There have been various ideas proposed for the site, from leaving it in its natural state to producing a major cultural center. The eventual outcome will be based upon its relationship to other Carlsbad recreational facilities (what are self-supporting needs) and the expressed 131 Macario (cont.) desires of the Carlsbad residents via their their city staff and decision makers. 132 Magee Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: 3-acre neighborhood park. 258 Beech Street. Relatively flat site with well-turfed areas and some trees are bordering three sides by the streets. The on-site structures which accomodate the Senior Citizen Association and the Carlsbad Historical Society have had a complete and quality refurbishing. Areas im- mediately adjacent to the structures are well landscaped. Magee Heritage Hall, a second structure, is located to the north. Use: Primary Activities: Primarily passive, although open turf areas provide space for free-play if desired. Adult social programs and Historical Society activities - shuffleboard and horseshoes. Site Access:Excellent - Open access along three borders of site. Parking Facilities: Future Plans: Excellent - There is roadside parking along three borders of the site and parking on-site for ap- proximately 15 vehicles. Additionally, parking is available across the street in the church parking lot as per agreement by the city and .the church officials. None to date. The site has just recently underwent a major refurbishing. 133 Magee Park (cont.) Acquisition History: It was donated in the will of Mrs. Shipley, a member of the Magee family, to the city for recreation purposes. The city developed the site with park district and federal HCD grant monies. 134 Magnolia School/Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 4.2-acre neighborhood park. It should be reclassified to a special-use facility. Along Valley Street between Magnolia Avenue and Andrea Avenue. A flat parcel. None None Good - Access is from school parking lot. Adequate. Owned by the School District and will be developed and maintained by the City. The City has a joint-use agreement with the School District. Athletic playfield is anticipated for develop- ment. See ownership. 135 Maxton Browne Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Condition: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 1.4-acre mini-park. 500 Laguna Drive - It overlooks Buena Vista Lagoon. It is well landscaped with groundcover and trees. Passive. Picnicking and relaxing. Good - It is located at the intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive. Poor (along park boundaries on road shoulder) Owned and maintained by the city. No potential for further site expansion. The site was given to the city and developed by the staff with general funds. 136 Maxton Browne Extension Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Special Feature: 2.1-acre mini-park. 2415 Carlsbad Boulevard - The property over- looks Buena Vista Lagoon which is to the north. A moderately sloping site. Not open to public - Due to size and topo- graphic limitations, development of the site would be limited to passive use. It is the old city water reservoir and sewer pump station with emergency overflow facility. None at present. Poor - Although the site is adjacent to Carlsbad Boulevard easy accessibility is not from the boulevard. Additionally, visibility to the entrance is obscure. Poor - There are no parking areas onsite. There is a dirt service road that travels along the edge of the park. Owned and maintained by the city. No potential for further site expansion. The circular reservoir rises out of the sloped land. 137 Maxton Browne Extension (cont.) Acquisition History: It was developed by the City Staff as land- scaping for the reservoir and paid for through general funds. Due to it's functional use, if housing the water reservoir and sewer pump station with emergency overflow the land cannot be sold or traded. 138 Oak Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: .4-acre mini-park. 3303 Pio Pico Drive - It is adjacent to the 1-5 on one side and surrounded by commercial uses on the others. It is a relatively flat, narrow, lineal park, well landscaped with turf and trees. Passive. Occasional lunch hour picnicking and relaxing. Adequate - It has open access along the length of one side of the park. None - It is a pedestrian oriented park and the amenities will only attract those users in near proximity. Thus parking facilities are not felt to be needed. Owned and maintained by the city. There is no adjacent physical space for further expansion available. No further improvements are planned. Donated by Cal Trans and developed by the city •staff through general funds. 139 Occidental Park (proposed) Si ze/Classi fi cati on: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 3.88-acre community park. East of 1-5 and north of Poinsettia along Paseo del Norte. A combination of flat areas and moderate slopes. Active and passive. To be established. Non-existant. To be developed. City owned. City is currently in negotiations to trade the titled .land for another parcel. The land was dedicated to the city as per city ordinance 9120S and will be developed most likely from park-in-lieu fees and grant monies. 140 Pine Field Size/Classification:1-acre school field. Location:3300 Harding Street - Located across the street from Chase Fields. Site Conditions:It is a relatively flat playfield adjacent to school site. Use:Active. Primary Activities:It supports after school youth sports and evening adult sports. Site Access:Adequate - There is open access from school yard. The site is otherwise surrounded by chain!ink fencing. Parking Facilities:Not required. Ownership:Owned by school district, but City Parks and Recreation Department has entered into a joint use agreement. The city maintains the field. Future Plans:None, although there is a possibility of pur- chase if the school district wants to sell. Acquisition History:n/a 141 Pine Field Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 1-acre school field 3300 Harding Street - Located across the street from Chase Fields. It is a relatively flat playfield adjacent to school site. The only lighted adult sports field in the city. Active. It supports after school youth and evening adult sports. Adequate - There is open access from school yard. The site is otherwise surrounded by chainlinked fencing. Not required. Owned by school district, but City Parks and Recreation Department has entered into a joint use agreement. The city maintains the field. None, although there is a possibility of pur- chase if the school district wants to sell. n/a 142 Pio Pico Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Uses: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: .8-acre mini-park. 5100 Pio Pico Drive It is a relatively flat, narrow, lineal site, well landscaped with turf and trees. Passive. Occassional picnicking and relaxing. The horseshoe area gets minimal use. Adequate - There is open access along the length of one side of the park. Adequate - The roadside parking is adjacent to the park along the total length on one side. No on-site parking exists. Owned and maintained by the city. There is no adjacent space for further site expansion. There are no-plans for improvement. The site was given to the city by Cal Trans as part of the 1-5 development. City staff developed the park with general funds. 143 Rotary Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Condition: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 1-acre mini-park. 2900 Washington Street. A relatively flat linear park. It is well landscaped with turf and trees. Passive. Picnicking and relaxing. Good - There are two entrances (one from Grand Avenue and one from Elm Avenue). Excellent - Planned parking is provided. (Approximately 10-12 parking spaces.) Leased from the A.T.&S.F. Railroad/main- tained by the city. Room for further site expansion exists adjacent to the park's west property line. Which is currently part of the Twin Inn's grounds. The Twin Inn's land and structure is currently for sale. The leased land was developed as a joint effort of the Carlsbad Rotary Club and the city. Rotary and city forces provided volunteer labor and the city paid for the development. 144 San Marcos Canyon Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Special-use area. The property fronts on Rancho Santa Fe Road and then proceeds approximately southwest. It is a gently sloping canyon to a steep ravine. Proposed Use: Proposed Primary Activity: Natural open space. None. Site Access:Poor - Access is from a dirt road that intersects with Rancho Santa Fe Road. Parking Facilities:None. Future Plans:None. Acquisition History:Dedicated by La Costa P.U.D. in accordance with City Ordinance 9120S. 145 San Marcos Creek Park Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Proposed Use: 15.3-acre community park. This facility should be considered for reclassification to a neighborhood park. West of Rancho Santa Fe at the entry to San Marcos Canyon - Site encompasses a water district facility. The site is primarily a creek with an access road running along the creek to the interior water district facility. Passive. Proposed Primary Uses: Relaxing, strolling and picnicking. Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: Adequate for eventual facility. An access dirt road intersects Rancho Santa Fe Road. To be established. Proposed city ownership. Daon now owns it. City to exchange this area for other site or accept fee-in-lieu. Proposed city acquisition will be as per the La Costa Parks Agreement. 146 South Carlsbad State Beach Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: 102.3-acre special use regional park. West of the Coast Highway to the Pacific Ocean between Manzano Street on the north and Sea Bluff residential community to the south. The elevation ranges from sea level to 60 feet near San Marcos Creek. Erosion has been a continuing problem. High ocean water removes beach and sand and human erosion has occurred from traffic up and down the bluff faces, although a recent signing program has somewhat mitigated this problem. Active and passive activities. Swimming, surfing, fishing, sunbathing, picnicking and over-night camping. An informal inter- pretive area supports evening programs during Easter vacation and regularly throughout the heavy use period on a bi-weekly schedule. Open access exists at all points twenty-four hours per day to the open boundary along the beach. The normal visitor control point is the entrance located in the middle of the unit. ' "Access is a problem in that, while the beaches primary function is to meet the ever-growing and legitimate demand for shoreline camping facilities, only minimal facilities have been provided for day use (California Coastal Plan p. 261). 147 South Carlsbad State Beach (cont.) Parking Facilities: Ownership: Inadequate - Walk in visitors use available roadside parking. Those visftors who are camping have parking at theihr campsite. Both camping and day-use occur and fees are charged for both. Owned by the. State of California and maintained by California State Department of Parks and Recreation. Future Plans:Beach and lagoon acquisitions are the current highest priorities for State Park and Recreation funding. A relocation of some camping areas and parking lots inland, thus freeing beach bluff and adjacent areas for higher density beach recreational activities is desired. Acquisition History:"The original unit was acquired in 1933, consisted of 45.23 acres with 12,032 of beach frontage. The Paul Ecke property north of the original unit was purchased in the 1973-4 acquisition program. Funds in the amount of $1,500,000 from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund were matched by Mr. Ecke to allow pur- chase of 32.387 acres. The acquisition included 22.3 acres on the inland side of the Coast •Highway and 10.087 acres of upland bluff and beach (2,000 O.F.). (The 73-74 Ecke acquisition is still under control and management of General Services.) 148 South Carlsbad State Beach (cont.) Two parcels were acquired through the State Beach Park Recreational and Historical Facilities Bond Act of 1975: 11.3 acres, including 1,600 feet of ocean frontage at the north end of the State Beach, (this is the Paul Ecke property abutting the Terramar residential development. It is high upland bluff fronting moderately sandy beach). 24.7 acres, including 4,900 feet of ocean frontage at the south end of the State Beach. This property includes all the beach front between South Carlsbad and Leucadia State Beaches. These additions bring this unit to 102.3 acres with an ocean frontage of 18,032. 149 Stagecoach Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 12.5-acre community park. Along South Rancho Santa Fe Road. Moderate to steep slopes with a plateau atop the slopes. Active and passive. To be established. None. To be developed in site plan. . City owned. City to receive an additional 15.5 acres from land dedication as per the La Costa Parks Agreement. The land was dedicated to the city as part of the La Costa Parks Agreement. 150 Stagecoach Park (proposed) Size/Classification: Location: Site Conditions: Use: Primary Activities: Site Access: Parking Facilities: Ownership: Future Plans: Acquisition History: 12.5-acre community park. Along South Rancho Santa Fe Road. Moderate to steep slopes with a plateau atop the slopes. Active and passive. To be established. None. 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(§) ® (A § Ij< CC HI 1-cc<MAJOR|\ £ I i^j i^ .orHI»- i 5 !MAJOR<i< • 1 3 £ i i< <CE CCjj m£ fe< <UNUAKYONDARYJ 011 HI/) CO s HI D 0 CC 0zHI OCO>•HZDO0 •f mm § CO i^JO 3 O 'o existing£ c.g 4^ JO 3 Oi_ 'o roposeda o < .-t±o T3 CDO)CD D j -J UJ< £ -J Op o < <£ cc cc a.E w h- co Q S CO Z co 2 2 u111 O ° O- QC O 2 O <c^Q 0^<<?CD Z^C/) <U—IIS5«„ O GOVERMMENTAL GUIDELINES INVENTORY Source: City of Carlsbad General Plan Parks and Recreation Element - 1975 GOALS A goal is a desired state or condition toward which effort is directed. It is an ultimate end to work toward, although it may not be immediately or completely attained. Within the goal to provide a recreation environment for optimum human expression and development, the following sub-goals or ob- jectives have been defined for the City of Carlsbad. A. Provide a full, balanced and readily accessible program of facilities and activities to meet the needs of persons of all ages, physical conditions and socioeconomic situations. B. Enhance neighborhood livability, positive interaction and personal ex- pression, health, enrichment and development through a complete spectrum of recreational activities. C. Develop an appreciation of nature by expanding the opportunity for contact with the outdoors. D. Develop an appreciation of cultural fine arts by providing programs and the opportunity to learn and use skills in dance, drama, art, music and other performing arts. E. Develop an appreciation of athletics, sports and physical exercise, health and well-being, by providing training in the skills of and the opportunity to participate in these activities. F. Provide a balanced park and recreation system which recognizes Carlsbad's 152 facility needs, climate and other physical amenities. G. To the degree possible, work toward seeing that land is acquired and facilities are developed on a "pay-as-you-go" basis. This cost should be prorated back to the people who will use and .enjoy these facilities via the city's park land dedication or in-lieu fee ordinance. Facilities not directly serving new living units should be provided by other revenues collected from persons who enjoy Carlsbad's recreational amenities on a city-wide basis. As an example, such funds may include transient or motel-hotel taxes, sales taxes and park taxes. H. Provide needed recreation facilities within reasonable access of all residents. I. Maximize the function and use of parks by locating them next to the schools where this is in the best interest of the citizens and service. J. Through physical development, create an invigorating, refreshing atmos- phere in the City's parks. K. As a "people-oriented, social service", parks should be financed by methods which enable all residents to enjoy an adequate level of service. The level of service provided should depend on the total wealth of the total City and not on the fortuitous location of wealthy residents or of taxable property. L. Wherever possible and best for providing service, local parks should be located adjacent to school sites, thereby augmenting the open space facilities and recreational aspects of the school facilities. 153 POLICIES Policy is a widely used term with many connotations. Basically, policy may be considered as an expression of guidelines for Goals Statements. The following list of Policy Statements is intended to perform that guiding function necessary to implement the Parks and Recreation Plan: A. Promote the cooperation of all private and governmental entities in achieving the acquisition and development of needed public facilities and programs based on a realistic program as approved by City Council. B. Encourage the development of private parks and recreational facilities, while permanently insuring adequate public local parks and recreational facilities for all citizens of the incorporated areas, regardless of economic status. C. Integrate planning for parks with planning for open-space, conservation, hiking, bicycle and equestrian trails, regional parks, and scenic highways. D. Provide local park facilities which are appropriate for the individual neighborhoods and communities in which they are located. E. Insure that local parks are available and developed when and where needed by acquiring them and providing funds to develop them via the subdivision process. F. Where development occurs which adds to local recreation needs, the majority, if not all of the cost of the added facilities, should be borne by those developments in the affected area. 154 G. Develop within each site, facilities that are attractive, pleasant, functional and safe. H. Acquire sites and develop facilities to provide for special recreation needs including: passive and active recreation parks, nature areas, aquatic, and athletic facilities, motor activity areas, performing arts center, auditorium and equestrian, pedestrian, and bicycle trails. I. Provide an equitable distribution of recreation facilities in each service area. J. Continue close working relationship with the School District in order to assure the optimum use of joint use recreation facilities. K. Continue to encourage and.request private owners and public agencies to sell, donate or lease, for minimal fees, surplus lands which are suitable for park and open space uses. L. In accordance with approved master plans and specific drawings encourage the help in the development of facilities by service clubs, civic groups, individual donors and others. M." Require the dedication of park land or payment of in-lieu fees, which- ever is the best interest of the City in acquiring land and providing the development thereon, by developers to assure the provision of needed park and recreation facilities for residents of that developed area on a local and City-wide basis. « N. Give credit for private recreational developments only to the degree that these developments conform to the standards as established by this plan. 155 0. Work and coordinate with private, public and quasi-public agencies for the development and use of resources within the City sphere of influence. P. Make optimum use of natural, physical and human resources for recreation facilities and programs. Q. Preserve outstanding natural and historic resources. R. Develop methods of acquiring and developing recreation facilities on a pay-as-you-go basis. S. Provide the necessary physical and social environment to complement the recreation plan in each Recreation Service District. T. Use innovative park design to relate to the needs of the community. U. Provide for the development of bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian trails and paths separate from automobile traffic. V. Provide for development of access wlakways around all major water resources except for south shore of the outer lagoon of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. W. Give priority to the acquisition of land for recreation purposes so that future residents as well as present residents will have recreation opportunities. X. Local park and recreation facilities should be equitably distributed so as to be accessible to all local residents. 156 Y. All local park land accepted for maintenance by the city should con- sider site criteria established by the Parks and Recreation Element prior to acceptance. . Z. . In general, the time for development of the neighborhood park, and the proportion of the park to be improved, should be related to the anticipated time for completion of a substantial portion of the residential units to be constructed in the neighborhood. AA. The amount of local park land required for the city should be based on a projection of future community recreational needs. BB. Plans for local parks should be integrated with open space plans within planned residential developments as they are developed. « CC. Encourage the use of bicycles and horses as an alternate mode of transportation for access to open space and recreation areas. DD. Encourage employee recreation in business and industrial areas in order to provide recreational opportunities for employees. EE. Require developers of condominiums and other multiple-family dwelling subdivisions of over 50 units to provide facilities that should be with- in close-use and super-visional distance of each home—including tot lots and areas for outdoor relaxation, exercise and socialization as appropriate to the specific subdivision plan. 157 Source: City of Carlsbad General Plan - December 20, 1973 Open Space & Conservation Element Policies 1. Greenbelts: To establish greenbelts to preserve and/or create open space areas as a means of maintaining community scale and identity, separating conflicting land uses, and achieving a sense of natural openness as an integral part of urban surroundings. 2. Outdoor Recreation: To conserve, develop, and utilize areas particularly suited for outdoor recreation by preserving areas of unique scenic, historical and cultural value and developing areas especially suited for active park and recreational purposes. 3. Preservation of Natural Resources: To preserve natural resources by: protecting fish, wildlife, and vegetation habitats; retaining the natural character of waterways, shoreline features, hillsides, and scenic areas; safeguarding areas for scientific and educational reserach; respecting the limitations of our air and water resources to absorb pollution; encouraging legislation that will assist in preserving these resources. Objectives Floodplain and Water Resource Management Objective: To Conserve, develop and utilize the water resources within the City of Carlsbad, including, but not limited to, flood- plains, shoreline, lagoons, waterways, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. 158 Guidelines: Water resources in the City of Carlsbad should be maintained in as natural and benificial a state as possible by (a) conserving or improving the appearance and ecology of those which are in a relatively untouched condition, (b) restoring, in accordance with recognized ecological principles and insofar as it is possible, those water areas which have been significantly altered, to a condition which is most beneficial to the public, and (c) simulating a natural condition in areas which are to be altered in the future for purposes of safety engineering, water conservation, or recreation. Unique and Special Resources^ Guidelines: 1. Areas that provide unique visual amenities and shape the urban form should be preserved as open space. These areas include hillsides, hilltops, valleys, beaches, lagoons, lakes and other unique resources that provide visual and phyiscal relief to the cityscape by creating natural contrasts to the build-up, man- made scene. 2. Creeks, utility easements, and other open areas should be utilized as part of an overall master plan for parks and recreation facilities. 3. Where feasible, the City should exchange excess vacant lands for nore useful open space areas. « 4. Open space lands held by the public for recreational use should 159 be accessible and should be provided with essential utilities, public facilities and services. . Components of the Plan: The following lands are integral and necessary components of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan: a. Reserved Land Within the City: (1) Publicly-Owned Open Space: Used for recreational, educational, institutional, conservation, and protective purposes including parks, beaches, lagoons, trails, access ways, golf courses, school playgrounds, reservoirs, cemeteries, sanctuaries, botanical areas, flood control channels, airport clear zones, disposal sites. (2) Privately-owned open space committed to and used for recreational, educational, conservation, and protective purposes including parks, playgrounds, beaches, beach access ways, greenbelts, cemeteries, lagoons, and nature areas. b. Semi-Reserved and Restricted Land: (1) Held privately or publicly on less permanent basis for recreational, . agricultural, or transportation purposes including golf courses, agricultural preserves, airports and clear zones, railroad right-of-way, highway and street rights-of-way, utility easements, beach access. (2) Planned publicly or privately for recreational or other open 160 space purposes including areas as designated in the general plan of the City. c. Unreserved land whose undeveloped state or open space function is susceptible to development including: (1) Scenic areas. " (2) Sensitive landforms such as ocean and lagoon bluffs, beach •sands, excessive slopes, landslide areas, major peaks and ridges, and flood plains. (3) Sensitive ecological areas such as wildlife habitats, bird refuges, marshes, mudflats, riparian Habitats, and areas of unique vegetation. (4) Natural resource lands such as crop and grazing lands. (5) Historical and Archaeological sites. (6) Areas buffering and structuring the form of the City and all of it's components. Order of Importance of Open Space and Conservation Resources: The order of importance for the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of open space and conservation resources is as follows: 1st Areas which would be maintained as open space in order to provide for public health and safety including floodplains, geologic hazards and water resources. •161 2nd Areas which would protect and enhance hillside and soil re- sources, wildlife habitats and unique vegetation. 3rd Areas most suited for agricultural production. 4th Areas having unique and special resources including, but not limited to, visual amenities, recreational uses, landmarks, areas which provide buffers between incompatible land uses, and areas which provide linkages to larger open space areas and give form and identity to the City. Status of Open Space and Conservation in Carlsbad To logically prepare a general plan and implementation program for the preservation or rational development of open lands, knowledge of op- portunities and the current status ofopen lands is necessary. The following is summary of certain components of the open space and con- servation resources existing in the City at the time of preparation of the Open Space and Conservation Elements. 1. Major Recreation Areas in Carlsbad: No non-beach regional or community parks exist in Carlsbad. There are only five neighbor- hood parks serving the entire population of the City. 2. Coastline: The coastline is a major resource of Carlsbad. The public's access to these coastlines have been impaired, not so much by development, but by the lack of improved access. 3. Canyons: The canyond have great importance for Carlsbad because they have considerable value to a comprehensive open space system. The present policies of the City do not adequately protect these resources. 162' 4, Watercourses: Development of Carlsbad's river beds and creeks has had at least two detrimental effects on the environment. First, development in certain areas of Carlsbad has blocked the natural flowing of water. Second, the soil of the water- courses and banks is quite fertile and development precludes it's cultivation. 5. Lagoons: There has been a.continuing discussion throughout the years as to what should be done to Buena Vista, Agua Hedionda, and Batiquitos Lagoons. The three lagoons existing constitute a major resting point along the Pacific Flyway for ducks, geese, and many water birds. Further, the lagoons contain or have the potential to be rehabilitated to contain flora and fauna which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Once blocked or build upon, the lagoons will drastically change (the process has started), causing irrepairable damage to the bird populations of North America. It is extremely important that they be wisely managed. Suggested uses have ranged from filling for industrial and residential uses to nature preserves to ocean access small craft harbors. Each proposal has had it's stunch advocates and opponents. Since these lagoons differ in respect to such aspects as ownership, physical characteristics, governmental jurisdiction, potential uses, and financial and environmental costs of implementing various proposals, it is essential that each be considered in its own light. Buena Vista Lagoon: San Diego County's Regional Parks Imple- mentation Study recommends that Buena Vista Lagoon be developed as a nature preserve oriented regional park. Although the lagoon bottom as it presently exists is owned by organizations interested 163 in such uses, most of the adjoining land intented for park use, namely Hosp Grove, is no longer available for such purposes. The mouth of the lagoon has long been closed to the ocean and there is no need for it to be opened. The lagoon is well known as an especially important habitat for fresh and brackish water fowl and both public and private sentiment appears to favor this use. Agua Hedionda Lagoon: This lagoon has been the subject of two City of Carlsbad studies exploring it's use as an ocean access small craft harbor. It has also been recommended in the Regional Parks Implementation Study as a major intensive water sports oriented regional park. The wet area of the lagoon is owned by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company and is used as a cooling water intake and settling basin for the Encina Power Plant. This area is leased to the City of Carlsbad for recreational use. Since most of the south shore of the lagoon is owned by San Diego Gas and Electric Company and the remaining shoreline and adjoining acreage is privately owned, it appears that joint cooperation between San Diego Gas and Electric Company,.the City, and private interests is essential if Agua Hedionda Lagoon is to be satisfactorily developed. Batiquitos Lagoon: This is the largest of the northern San Diego County coastal lagoons and appears capable of a wide variety of potential uses. It differs from Buena Vista and Agua Hedionda Lagoons in several respects: (a) Although, covered with water in winter and spring, most of it is usually dry during summer and fall; (b) The lagoon bottom and surrounding area are almost all privately owned; and (c) Most of the area in and surrounding the lagoon is relatively undeveloped. 164 The County's Regional Parks Implementation Study has recommended the acquisition of 355 acres of lagoon bottom and 1061 acres of adjoining land as a coastal lagoon ecological preserve, and development as a water recreation regional park. The report also recommends that the County be the sole controlling agency and that the entire development be public. The City of Carlsbad, however, has taken the position that although it endorses the concept of a regional park at Batiquitos, it favors joint City- County and public-private participation to accomplish the desired results. Areas of agreement between City, County, and private interests are: (a) Batiquitos Lagoon is capable of a wide range of ecological and recreation uses; (b) Land uses, both public.and private, on lands surrounding the lagoon; (c) Which public agency(s) should be in control; and (d) Methods of financing by p'jblic and/or private interests. 6. Calavera Lake: Owned by the City of Carlsbad, this lake is recommended for development by San Diego County as a major urban general recreation regional park for day use and over- night camping with active play areas, inland water recreation, ample camping and picnic areas, and major cultural and equestrian facilities. The proposed Calavera Lake Regional Park, centered around the existing 40-acre Calavera Lake, is geographically located to serve as a major focal point in the regional park system for the northwest county area. Development recommended is for a broad program of general recreation and cultural activities including a regional cultural center, extensive active play areas, passive nature areas, moderate water rec- reation and equestrian facilities. The park site has further potential as the hub in a linkage of public recreation trails 165 and open space corridors connecting with Buena Vista Lagoon along Buena Vista Creek and with Agua Hedionda Lagoon south- westerly along Agua Hedionda Creek. A larger lake is needed for land-term water recreation demand, and to provide an adequate basic attraction for users of this major regional facility. The proposed acreage for the park totals 2,413 acres. Acquisition Priorities/Problems: If the 252-acre City of Carlsbad water property is purchased by the county, additional developable land will need to be purchased for park facilities. - Portions of the park site are marginal terrain for other land use and may be included in the open space preservation program. Drainage courses to the other parks should include easements for trails. 7. The following lands are major open space opportunities in the Carlsbad area: Buena Vista Lagoon Agua Hedionda Lagoon Batiquitos Lagoon Hosp Grove Drainage courses and canyons from hill areas down to the lagoons.. Flight approach and take-off at Palomar Airport Calaveras Lake Area Squires Dam Area Areas of rough terrain considered difficult for development (steep slopes) Areas between the beach and Old Highway 101 that are not yet State beach areas. 166 Buffer areas between industrial land use and future residential development Utility easements Scenic Highway Corridors 167 Source: City of Carlsbad General Plan Scenic Highways Element (February, 1975) Master List of Eliglble Routes The following list includes those existing local routes that the City has reviewed and found to be worthy of further study within the context of this Element. They are listed in their respective order of priority. The list may be expanded or modified as future conditions warrant. Routes eligible for City of Carlsbad State Scenic Highway designation: 1. Interstate 5 - from southerly City limits to Oceanside City Units (Note: This route is included within the State's Scenic Highway System and has the potential of receiving of- ficial State designation). 2. El Camino Real - from southerly City limits to Oceanside City Units. 3. Carlsbad Boulevard (Pacific Highway) from southerly City Units to Oceanside City limits. 4. Jefferson Street - from Las Flores Drive to Oceanside City linits. 5. Adams Street - from Park Drive to Harrison Street. 6. Park Drive - from' Kelly Drive to Adams Street. 7. Lagoon Lane - from Poinsettia Lane to southerly City limits. 168 8. Rancho Santa Fe Road - from southerly City limits to easterly City limits. 9. Palomar Airport Road^ - from Carlsbad Boulevard to easterly City limits. 169 Source: City of Carlsbad Goals and Objectives 1980-1981 Parks and Recreation - Implementing Department A) Parks and Recreation Administration - Lagoon Management Specific Objectives C-4-3 Establish separate committee to oversee management, pre- servation and monitoring of three lagoons in City limits as outlined in C-4. B) Parks and Recreation General Program Goal Specific Objectives 1. Future neighborhood parks be the responsibility of Planned Unit development, Master Plan areas, and developers for acquisition, development and maintenance. 2. Open Space areas be the responsibility of Planned Unit Development, Master Plan areas, and developers for development and maintenance with offer of dedication for public trails or easements. 3. City to be responsible for the acquisition, development, and maintenance of Community Parks. 4. Encourage and promote the development of recreational facilities by private enterprise that may be used by the general public. « 5. Implementation of a Municipal Pool Management Program. 6. Expand recreational programs and facilities in south Carlsbad. 170 i.e. Shape!!, Levante, Cadencia, Statecoach, Alta Norte. 7. Consolidate existing smal! park parcels into larger areas with emphasis on development of active parks and facilities. i.e. Calavera, South Carlsbad. 8. Continue and expand self-supporting recreational program concept. 9. Seek volunteers in all aspects of Parks and Recreation programming. Parks and Recreation - Lagoon Recreation Re-evaluate the plan for safe, self-supporting recreational use of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, i.e. reduce City's liability exposure at the lagoon. 171 Source: City of Carlsbad Goals and Objectives 1981-1982 All Departments GOAL - Utilities Management A-2 Develop policies and programs for the management of major water system assets not currently used for water service. Objectives: A-2-3 Develop a policy regarding utilization/disposition of Lake Calavera Property. (U/M Director) (1981) GOAL - Community Development B-l Insure orderly and predictable growth so as to enable City to provide required services concurrent with need. Objectives: B-l-5 Establish final growth management strategy. (Planning Director) (Dec., 1981) B-l-7 Adopt Agua Hedionda Specific Plan. (Planning Director) (1981) GOAL - Environmental Quality - C-3 Implement the Regional Air Quality Strategy. Objectives: 172 C-3-4 Develop City-wide bicycle plan as indicated in City General Plan. (City Engineer) (1981) GOAL - Environmental Quality C-4 Encourage development of lagoon management plans incooperation with state and local agencies to achieve and maintain desired water quality standards, reduce siltation, preserve wildlife habitats, and enhance recreational opportunities where appropriate. Objectives: C-4-1 Improve public access at lagoons. (Planning Director) (on-going) C-4-2 Implement lagoon management programs consistent with the requirements of the 208 water management program. (P&R Director) (on-going) C-4-3 Establish separate committees to oversee management, pre- servation, and monitoring of the three lagoons in the City. (P&R Director) (1981) C-4-4 Develop erosion prevention plan for lagoon drainage area. (City Engineer) (1982) C-4-5 Encourage and develop aquatics recreational programs. (P&R Director) (1981) 4 GOAL - Transportation 173 D-l Provide a comprehensive street system to serve the present and future needs of Carlsbad Objectives: D-l-5 Provide adequate beach parking in cooperation with State Beaches and Parks Department and other appropriate agencies. (City Engineer) (on-going) GOAL - Human Services E-3 Acquire, develop and maintain parks and recreation facilities and open space for all segments of the City and economically provide and promote diversified recreational opportunities for all age groups. Objectives: E-3-1 Revise/update existing Parks and Recreation Element of General Plan. (P&R Director (1981) E-3-2 Promote inter-agency coordination and cooperation of community recreation service organizations, school districts and other such agencies. (P&R Director) (on-going) E-3-3 Develop funding strategies for land acquisition and development. (P&R Director) (on-going) E-3-4 Encourage and promote development of recreational facilities by private enterprise that may be used by the general public. (P&R Director) (on-going) E-3-5 Implement swimming pool program. (P&R Director) (1981) 174 E-3-6 Expand recreational program and facilities in South Carlsbad. (P&R Director) (1981) E-3-7 Continue and expand self-supporting recreational programs. (P&R Director) (on-going) E-3-8 Seek volunteers in all aspects of Parks and Recreation pro- gramming. (P&R Director) (on-going) E-3-9 Provide adequate beach access in cooperation with the State Beach and Parks Department, and other appropriate agencies. 175 Source: Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 20.44 Dedication 20.44.010 — 20.44.030 20.44.010 Required. Every subdivider who subdivides land shall dedicate a portion of such land, pay a fee, or do both, as set forth in this chapter, for the purpose of providing park and recreational facilities to serve future residents of such subdivision. (Ord. 9190 S2). 20.44.020 Applicability of chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all subdivisions as that phrase is defined in the Subdivision Map Act except industrial subdivisions; condominium or stock cooperatives projects which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing apart- ment building which is more than five years old when no new dwelling units are added; subdivisions containing less than five parcels for a shopping center containing more than three hundred thousand square feet of gross leaseable area and no residential developments and uses; or subdivisions containing less than five parcels and not used for residential purposes, provided if a building permit is requested for residential purposes within four years of recordation of the parcel map the owner requesting such permit shall pay back-in-1ieu fees as a condition to the issuance of such permit. (Ord. 9549 S6, 1980: Ord. 9521 S24 (part), 1979: Ord. 9190 S3). 176 20.44.030 Relation of land required to population density/ It is found and determined: (1) That the public interest, convenience, health, welfare and safety require that four acres of property, for each one thousand persons residing within this city be devoted to local park and recreation purposes; (2) That such requirement will be satisfied in part by cooperative arrangements between the city and the local school districts to make avail- able one and one-half acres of property for each one thousand persons re- siding within the city for park and recreation purposes; (3) That the remaining two and one-half acres of the required four acres shall be supplied by the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 9190 S4) 20.44.040 Same—Method of determining population density. Population density for the purpose of this chapter shall be determined in accordance with the 1960 Census of Population on Housing: Final Report PHC (l)-82 Los Angeles, Long.Beach SMSA, as follows: (1) Single-family dwelling units, and duplexes--3.1 persons per dwelling unit; and (2) Multiple-family dwelling units--2.1 persons per dwelling unit. The basis for determining the total number of dwelling units shall be the numb'er of such units permitted by the city on the property included in the subdivision at the time the final subdivision tract map is filed with the city council for approval. (Ord. 9190 S5). 20.44.050 Choice of land dedication or fee, (a) Procedure. The procedure for determining whether the subdivider is to dedicate land, pay a fee, or both, shall be as follows (1) SUBDIVIDER. At the time of filing a tentative tract map for approval, the owner of the property shall, as a part of such filing, in- dicate whether he desires to dedicate property for park and recreational 177 purposes, or whether he desires to pay a fee in lieu thereof. If he desires to dedicate land for this purpose, he shall designate the area thereof on the tentative tract map as submitted; (2) ACTION OF CITY. At the time of the tentative tract map approval, the city council shall determine as a part of such approval, whether to require a dedication of land within the subdivision, payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both; (3) PREREQUISITES FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP. Where dedication is required, it shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Where fees are required, the same shall be deposited with the city prior to the approval of the final tract map. Open space covenants for private park or recreational facilities shall be submitted to the city prior to approval of the final tract map and shall be recorded contemporaneously with the final tract map. (b) Determination. Whether the city council accepts land dedication or elects to require payment of a fee in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, shall be determined by consideration of the following: (1) Recreational element of the city's general plan; and (2) Topography, geology, access and location of land in the sub- division available for dedication; and (3) Size and shape of the subdivision and land available for dedication. The determination of the city council as to whether land shall be dedicated, or whether a fee shall be charged, or a combination thereof, shall be final and conclusive. On subdivisions involving fifty lots or less only the payment of fees shall be required. (Ord. 9190 S9). 20.44.060 Amount of land to be dedicated. The amount of land required to be dedicated by a subdivider pursuant to this chapter shall be based on the gross area included in the subdivision, determined by the following formula: 178 FEE FORMULA Sq. ft. of park land per Net density per dwelling unit ' gross.acre of subdivision 1 D'.U. per acre or more 262 1 D.U. per 1/2 to 1 acre 527 1 D.U. per 10,000 sq. ft to 1/2 acre 767 1 D.U. per 9,000 to 9,999 sq. ft 1,209 1 D.U. per 8,000 to 8,999 sq. ft 1,350 1 D.U. per 7,000 to 7,999 sq. ft 1,532 1 D.U. per 6,000 to 6,999 sq. ft 1,768 1 D.U. per 5,000 to 5,999 sq. ft 2,090 10 to 18 D.U. 's per acre 2,680 20 to 29 D.U.'s per acre 4,466 30 to 39 D.U.'s per acre 6,257 40 to 49 D.U.'s per acre. 8,039 50 to 59 D.U.'s per acre 9,825 60 to 69 D.U.'s per acre 11,611 70 to 79 D.U.'s per acre 13,408 80 to 89 D.U.'s per acre... 15,185 90 to 99 D.U.'s per acre 16,969 100 D.U.'s and over per acre : 17,851 (b) "Fair market value" shall be determined as of the time of filing the final map by: (1) Multiplying the then assessed value of the land to be subdivided by a factor of six; or (2) If the subdivider objects to such evaluation he may, at his expense, obtain an appraisal of the property by a qualified real estate appraiser approved by the city, which appraisal may be accepted by the city council if found reasonable. (Ord. 9190 S7). 179 DENSITY FORMULA Percentage of the gross area of the subdivision , required when park land Net density per dwelling unit is dedicated. 1 D.U. per acre or more 0.60% 1 D.U. per 1/2 to 1 acre 1.20% 1 D.U. per 10,000 sq. ft. to 1/2 acre 1.73% 1 O.U. per 9,000 to 9,999 sq. ft 7. 2.70% 1 D.U. per 8,000 to 8,999 sq. ft 3.10% 1 D.U. per 7,000 to 7,999 sq. ft 3.40% 1 D.U. per 6,000 to 6,999 sq. ft 3.90% 1 D.U. per 5,000 to 5,999 sq. ft 4.58% 10 to 19 D.U.'s per acre 5.79% 20 to 29 D.U.'s per acre 9.30% 30 to 39 D.U.'s per acre 12.56% 40 to 49 D.U.'s per acre 15.58% 50 to 59 D.U.'s per acre 18.40% 60 to 69 D.U.'s per acre 21.05% 70 to 79 D.U.'s per acre 23.54% 80 to 89 D.U.'s per acre 25.85% 90 to 99 D.U.'s per acre 28.00% 100 D.U.'s and over per acre 29.07% (Ord. 9190 S6). 20.44.070 Amount of fee in lieu of land dedication, (a) Where a fee is required to be paid in lieu of land dedication, the amount of such fee shall be based upon the fair market value of the amount of land which would otherwise be required to be dedicated pursuant to Section 20.44.060. The amount of such fee shall be a sum equal to the fair market value of the amount of land required in accordance with the following formula: 180 20.44.080 Credit for private open space. Where private open space for park and recreational purposes is provided in addition to the required lot area size, in a proposed subdivision and such space is to be privately owned and maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, such areas shall be credited against a maximum of twenty-five percent of the require- ment of dedication for park and recreational purposes, as set forth in Section 18.54, or the payment of fees in lieu thereof, as set forth in Section 18.55; provided, the city council finds it is in the public interest to do so, and that the following standards are met: (1) That yards, court areas, setbacks and other open areas required to be maintained by the zoning and building regulations shall not be in- cluded in the computation of such private open space; and (2) That the private ownership and maintenance of the open space is adequately provided for by written agreement; and (3) That the use of the private open space is restricted for park and recreational purposes by recorded covenants which run with the land in favor of the future owners of property within the tract and which cannot be defeated or eliminated without the consent of the city council; and (4) That the proposed private open space is reasonably adaptable for use for park and recreational purposes, taking into consideration such factors as size, shape, topography, geology, access and location of the private open space land; and (5) That facilities proposed for the open space are in substantial accordance with the provisions of the recreational element of the general plan, and are approved by the city council. (Ord. 9190 S8). 20.44.090 Limitation on use of land and fees. The land and fees received under this chapter shall be used only for the purpose of providing park and recreational facilities to serve the subdivision for which received, and the location of the land and amount of fees shall bear a reasonable relationship tothe use of the park and recreational facilities by the future 181 inhabitants of the subdivision. (Ord. 9190 Sll). 20.44.100 Time of commencement of facilities. The city council shall develop a schedule specifying how and when it will use the land or fees or both'to develop park or recreational facilities. Any fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be committed within five years after the payment of such fees or the issuance of building permits on one-half of the lots created by the subdivision, whichever occurs later. If such fees are not committed, they shall be distributed and paid to the then record owners of the sub- division in the same proportion that the size of their lot bears to the total area of all lots within the subdivision. (Ord. 9521 S24) (part), 1979: Ord. 9190 S10). 20.44.110 Alternate procedure—Planned community projects. The purpose of this section is to provide an alternate procedure for accomplishing the dedication of land or the payment of fees, or both, for recreational facilities which the city council may elect to utilize for subdivisions processed as part of a master planned project in the planned community zone. (1) The city council may elect to proceed pursuant to this section by the inclusion of an appropriate condition in the master plan for a project in the planned community zone to provide for the dedication of land or for the payment of fees inlieu thereof, or any combination of the two, in con- nection with the master plan approval in an amount not to exceed the estimated amount of the obligations to be imposed by this chapter on the subdivisions to be developed within the planned community project. (2) If the land to be dedicated has been improved prior to master plan approval and the city council determines it to be in the city's interest to accept such improvements for utilization in the city's park and recreation program, the council may cause such improvements to be appraised, and the approved appraised value of such improvements may be considered a payment of fees in lieu of the dedication of land for the purposes of this section. (3) The land dedicated or fees paid pursuant to this section may be 182 immediately utilized by the city. A record of the amount of such land or fees shall be maintained by the city, and the amount shall be available to be drawn upon at the option of the city council to satisfy the requirements of this chapter for one or more of the subdivisions to be developed pur- suant to the master plan within the planned community project. The amount of land or fees in lieu thereof required for-each subdivision within a planned community processed under this section shall be determined in accord with this chapter in the same manner as any other subdivision. (4) After electing to utilize the provisions of this section, the city council may provide that the requirement for the dedication of land for a subdivision be satisfied by a credit from an equivalent amount of pre- viously dedicated land located within the planned community project but outside the subdivision boundaries and available for such prupose pursuant to this section. A requirement for payment of fees may be satisfied in the same manner from the amount of previously deposited fees available for such purpose pursuant to this section. A record of the transactions show- ing the amount of land or fees required, the amount of credit used to satisfy such requirement, and the balance of land or fees remaining on account for subsequent subdivisions shall be presented to the city council prior to final map approval. (5) The method of accomplishing the dedication of the land or the payment of fees inlieu thereof, the method for making the land" or fees available in accord with this section, and any other matters necessary to carry out the intent of this section may be established by the city council by a contract with the developer or by the inclusion of appropriate conditions in the master plan, specific plan, tentative map, or any combination there- of. In the absence of any such specific provisions, the provisions of this chapter shall control. (6) If the planned community project is rezoned or otherwise terminated by the city council prior to its completion, the title to any land or im- provements dedicated pursuant to this section shall remain in the city. The remaining balance of any land or the value of any improvements not utilized 183 in satisfaction of the requiremtns of this chapter for approved sub- divisions within the project shall remain on account with the city and shall be available to satisfy the park requirements which may apply to any future development of the property. (7) In the event the balance of land or fees available pursuant to this section is insufficient to satisfy the requirements of this chapter for a subdivision, additional land or fees may be required pursuant to this chapter in satisfaction of such requirement, or the city council may elect to provide for additional dedications or payments in accord with this section which shall be available for the satisfaction of the balance of such requirement and the requirements of subsequent subdivisions within the planned community. (Ord. 9417 S2 (part), 1975; Ord. 9416 SI, 1975). 184 Source: City of Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.45 - Planned Unit Development excerpts. Chapter 21.45 Section 21.45.100 Permit to show reservation for open space. A planned unit development permit shall show land reserved as open space if such open space is to be provided for the common use of the occupants of the planned unit development. The city council may require the tentative map submitted with the application to also show the open space as an easement. If common open spaces are reserved in accordance with the provisions of this section, approval of the tentative map shall be conditioned upon the city being granted an easement in a form acceptable to the city, limiting the future use of common-open spaces and preserving them as open spaces. (Ord. 9459 S2 (part), 1976). Section 21.45.110 Design criteria The planned unit development sha-1 observe the following design criteria: f (1) The overall plan shall be comprehensive, embracing land, buildings, landscaping and their interrelationships, and shall conform to adopted plans of all governmental agencies for the area in which the proposed development is located. (2). The plan shall provide for adequate open space, circulation, off-street parking, recreational facilities and other pertinent amenities. Buildings, structures and facilities in parcel shall be well-integrated, oriented and related to the topographic and natural landscape features of the site. 185 (3) The proposed development shall be compatible with existing and planned land use and with circulation patterns on adjoining properties. It shall not constitute a disruptive element to the neighborhood or community. (4) The internal street system shall not be a dominant feature in the overall design, rather it should be designed for the efficient and safe flow of vehicles without creating a disruptive influence on the activity and function of any common areas and facilities. - (5) Common areas and recreational facilities shall be located so as to be readily accessible to the occupants of the dwelling units and shall be well related to any common open spaces provided. (6) Architectural harmony within the development and within the neighborhood and community shall be obtained so far as practicable. (Ord. 9459 S2 (part), 1976). Section 21.45.120 Development standards (1) Usable Open Space - Residential. (A) Common open space areas designed for recreational use such as swimming pool, tennis court, golf course, child- ren's playground, picnic area, shall be provided for all residential developments based on the density of the project as follows: 186 Amount of Usable Range of Dwelling Units Open Space Area Square Per Gross Acre Feet per Dwelling Unit Less than 4 600 4 to 9.99 400 10 to 20 200 Greater than 20 100 Areas designed for active recreational uses located on roofs of buildings or structures but not involving private patios, yards, parking areas or storage areas may satisfy the open space requirements. (B) The city council may require the preservation of scenic natural features such as rock outcroppings, creeks, wooded areas, vistas or other features deemed worthy of pres- ervation. Credit for the usable open space requirement may be given on an equal ratio up to fifty percent of the requirement. (C) Commonly owned and maintained open space and recreation areas shall be readily accessible to all dwelling units. (D) Provision shall be made to insure that all open space areas will not constitute a health, safety, fire or drainage problem. (E) If the city council so determines, any part of all of the usable open space requirements for a PUD located in the planned community zone with an approved master plan may, in accord with the provisions of this section, be satisfied by reference to open space lands located outside the PUD 187 boundary. Any such open space lands must be located within the master plan boundaries and must be in excess . of the requirements of the planned community zone and Chapter 20.44. In order to approve the use of any such excess open space land to satisfy the PUD requirements for usable open space, the city council must find that: (i) The portion of the open space lands to be at- tributed the PUB complies with the requirements for usable open space contained in subsections (A), (B) , (C) and (D), and with the requirements of this section; and (ii) That such open space rea-sonably relates to the PUD and will be readily available to the residents thereof to substantially the same extent as on- site open space. (2) Open Space Required - Nonresidential. Landscaped open space for nonresidential developments shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one square foot for each ten square feet of gross building floor area as measured at ground level only. It is intended that this open space be landscaped and placed near each main building. It shall be in addition to landscaping required by the underlying zone. Section 21.45.200 Maintenance All private streets, walkways, parking areas, landscaped areas, storage areas, screening, sewers, drainage facilities, utilities, open space, recreation facilities and other improvements not ded- 188 icated to public use shall be maintained by the property owners. Provisions acceptable to the city shall be made for the preserva- tion and maintenance of all such improvements prior to the issuance of building permits. (Ord. 9459 S2 (part), 1976). 189 Source: Carlsbad Local Coastal Program September 1980 History Until the recent past, land use along California's coast has been regulated by the local government under the provisions of the State of California Planning and Zoning Law. Until the passage of Proposition 20, there was no distinction between coastal and noncoastal locations in the exercise of local zoning powers. Traditional local control over regulation of land use in the coastal zone was substantially modified with the passage of the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act (Proposition 20) by the voters of California on November 7, 1972. This act defined the coastal zone as the area from the coast extending back to the ridge line of the first mountain range except in the area of Los Angeles where the landward boundary was extended inland for five miles. Permits were required for all development extending inland for 1,000 years from the mean high tide line throughout the coastal zone. Permit regulation began on Feburary 1, 1975. The six regional coastal commissions created were charged with ensuring that there would be no substantial adverse environmental effect from development and that it would be consistent with "the maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of the overall quality of the coastal zone environment including but not limited to its amenities". Proposition 20 also charged the Coastal Commission with the formulation of a comprehensive coastal plan to be submitted to the state legislature in December, 1975. Based on the Commission's report and the experience of 1973-75, the California legislature passed the California Coastal Act in August, 1976. That act with amendments currently establishes the Coastal Management Program for California. 190 Goals, Policies and Priorities The California Coastal Act of 1976, Section 30001 as amended by Cal. Stats. 1979 Ch. 1090 contains the following finding and declaration by the legislature of the State of California. "(a) That the California coastal zone is a distinct and valuable resource of vital and enduring interest to all the people and exists as a delicately balanced ecosystem. "(b) That the permanent protection of the state's natural and scenic resources is a paramount concern to present and future residents of the state and nation. "(c) That to promote the public safety, health, and welfare and to pro- tect public and private property, wildlife, marine fisheries, and other ocean resources, and the natural environment, it is necessary to protect the ecological balance of the coastal zone and prevent its deterioration and destruction. "(d) That existing developed uses, and future developments that are care- fully planned and developed consistent with the policies of this division, are essential to the economic and social well-being of the people of this state and especially to working persons employed within the coastal zone. (Amended by Cal. Stats. 1979, Ch. 1090) Section 30001.5 further defines the basic goals for the coastal zone as stated by the Legislature as follows; "(a) Protect, maintain, and where feasible, enhance and restore the over- all quality of the coastal zone environment and its natural and man-made resources. 191 "(b) Assure orderly, balanced utilization and conservation of coastal zone resources taking into account the social and economic needs of the people of the state. "(c) Maximize public access to and along the coast and maximize public recreational opportunities in the coastal zone consistent with sound resource conservation principles and constitutionally pro- tected rights of private property owners. "(d) Assure priority for coastal-dependent and coastal related development over other development on the coast. (Amended by Cal. Stats. 1979, Ch. 1090) "(e) Encourate state and local initiatives and cooperation in pre- paring procedures to implement coordinated planning and development of mutually beneficial uses, including educational uses, in the coastal zone." The policies in Chapeer 3 of the Coastal Act, Coastal Resources Planning and Management Policies, provide the basic guidelines for conservation and development in the coastal zone. The pertinent coastal policies will be cited in each section of Chapter 3: Resource Protection and Development Policies. The Coastal Act also indicated priorities to be observed in the development of local coastal programs. The Coastal Act has as its highest priority the preservation and protection of natural resources including environmentally sensitive habitat areas i.e. wetlands, dunes, and prime agricultural lands. Only uses dependent upon the sensitive habitat areas are permitted. Also, a major intent is to keep the maximum amount of prime agricultural land in pro- duction. The following priority order for various kinds of development is indicated in the Coastal Act (highest to lowest). 192 . coastal-dependent development i.e. development requiring a site adjacent to the ocean to function . public recreational uses (private development) . visitor-serving commercial recreation . private residential, industrial and commercial development 1.3 Implementation Each of the State's 15 counties and 53 cities along the California coast is required to prepare a Local Coastal Program (LCP). The final LCP consists of "a local government's land use plans, zoning ordinances, zoning which when taken together meet the requirements of, and implement the provisions and policies of (the Coastal Act) at the local level". (30108.6) This land use plan for the coast must be sufficiently detailed to indicate the kinds, location and intensity of land uses, the applicable resource protection and development policies, and where necessary, a listing of implementing actions (30108.5). The Act also requires development of policies for certain special uses or circumstances which may occur in a juris- diction. Such special uses are: . recreational uses of a statewide or regional significance . military and defense installation . major energy facilities . public works facilities of all kinds . ports and commercial fishing uses . state colleges and universities . other uses of larger than local significance After the land use plans and zoning requirements of the LCP are reviewed and 193 approved by the City of Carlsbad, the LCP is submitted for review to the Regional and State Coastal Commission. The two commissions must certify that the LCP is consistent with the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. Upon certification, review authority for new development is returned to the City of Carlsbad. Permits issued must be in conformity with the approved LCP. After certification, the Regional Coastal Commission will be phased out. However, the State Commission will continue to have permit jurisdiction and have the following functions: . approval of amendments to the LCP's . permit jurisdiction over certain kinds of development . . hear appeals in certain cases . review at least every five years the programs of local governments in carrying out the Coastal Act In the case of Carlsbad, recent legislation has mandated certain changes in the above procedures AB 462 (the Mello Bill) and AB 1971 passed by the California legislature will have the following effects on this process. AB 462 (the Mello Bill) requires that the properties owned by Occidental Land, Inc., Standard Pacific, and Rancho La Costa be certified by the Commission by October 1, 1980. If this deadline is not met, the area is automatically deleted from the coastal zone. In July, 1980, a separate report dealing with the Mello Bill Properties was submitted to the Coastal Commission. The Mello Bill provides that the LCP for these properties will go into effect without City or County approval once it is certified and that the Commission should develop special review procedures to ensure timely certification. The other bill, AB 1971, became law in June, 1980 and allows the LCP for the City's designated coastal zone to be adopted and certified by the Regional and State Commissions without the approval of the City of Carlsbad and the County of San Diego. 194 Source: San Diego County General Plan - 1990 Part IV - Recreation Element Recommended Standard s While there is no definitive standard for measuring recreation services, the ability of a park system to accommodate increasing use and to adapt to changing recreational preferences is most directly related to the amount and location of the park land. Thus an adequate standard based on park size, service radius, population served, and acres per thousand population, with built-in flexibility to varying communities, will be most likely to remain a viable guide. A useful standard for San Diego County should: 1. Guide the design of individual facilities to insure that they are of proper size and location. 2. Provide an overall standard to insure equity in the allocation of funds. 3. Allow for community variations. An overall standard of 30 acres per thousand population is therefore recommended, of which half should be devoted to regional facilities as proposed in 1967 in the County General Plan, and half or 15 acres per thousand population, for local parks. The local park standard includes a combination of local parks, riding and hiking trails, school play- grounds, and other public.facilities which meet part of the need for local recreational facilities. 195 Application of Standards San Diego County is noteworthy for the diversity of life styles offered by it's many communities. It is vital to provide parks appropriate to the housing patterns, recreational needs and social requirements of each of these communities. The Local Park Plan emphasizes the role of citizen participation in the preparation of community plans which will indicate the specific parks that will meet the County standard of 15 acres per 1,000 population. Some communities may desire to emphasize the larger community parks. Others may need a more extensive system of smaller neighborhood parks and mini-parks. Each community plan in the County General Plan and each city general plan should include goals, policies, and priorities and proposed local park locations which will adapt the County standard to that community. Recommended Classification Local parks are those providing for recreational uses in proximity to the homes of County residents in contrast to regional facilities which serve the entire County. Pleylot, Vest Pocket Park, and Mini-Parks refer to small areas used for open space or recreation. They may be used as play, areas for small children, in which case they supplement individual backyards. They may serve senior citizens only, older children, or all age groups, de- pending on the needs in the neighborhood. They may include play apparatus, paved areas, sandpits, wading pools, or they may simply be planted in grass. Their size usually ranges from 2,500 square feet to 5 acres, although in the past the size and location generally depended more on the availability of vacant parcels of land than on other factors. The effective service radius varies somewhat depending on the type of 196 person being served, although it is rarely more than the walking range of a pre-school child or about one-eighth mile. With the increased need and preference for small, close-at-hand parks, these facilities should be encouraged. Neighborhood Parks generally serve a population of 2,000 to 5,000 or approximately the same population and area served by an elementary school In urban areas, neighborhood parks generally do not effectively serve residents living more than one-fourth to three-eights mile from the park, nor do they adequately serve more than about 5,000 people. They should be planned and located adjacent to elementary schools in order to provide a full range of outdoor and indoor activities for children and family groups. In many areas, the neighborhood park will also serve adults, especially senior citizens. They should provide for three main types of recreation: open areas for passive recreation and relaxation, active sports areas for baseball, basketball, and other court games, and a neighborhood center for neighborhood groups such as Boy Scouts, senior citizen groups, craft classes, etc. Community Parks supplement the neighborhood parks by providing for activities that require more space and for specialized functions which must serve a larger population in order to be justified. The community park generally serves the same constituency served by a junior or senior high school - 10,000 to 25,000 population within a radius of 1 to 3 miles. They should be located adjacent to a secondary school in order to promote joint use of buildings and sports facilities. Community parks serve chiefly teenagers and adults. They also serve as the neighborhood park for the immediate environs. Regional Parks serve the entire County and usually are at least 200 acres in size. Some are left primarily in their "natural state" while 197 others will have both natural areas and extensive development. They should not under any circumstances, take the place of neighborhood or community parks. As San Diego expands, there will often be pressure to put facilities in regional parks that are not in keeping with the philosophy or purpose of the park. It is easy to succumb to this pressure because the parkland is there when the urban areas grow up around it. If local parks are properly located and developed, such pressure will be minimized. i t Parkways and Scenic Corridors are essentially elongated parks with a road extending throughout their length. They are usually restricted to non-commercial traffic. The parkway generally serves to connect large units in the park system or to provide a pleasant means of travel within the urban areas and between the urban areas or an outlying region. In some communities, what were once beautiful scenic drives have become major traffic arteries or high-speed thruways. yielding under pressure of commuter traffic; This should not be condoned, and can often be avoided through proper design and speed restrictions. The parkway usually follows stream or river alignments, shorelines of large lakes, or natural wooded areas. Thus, it's location and size is dependent upon the availability and location of these resources. Although no specific acreage standard is applicable, a minimum right-of-way of 300 feet is recommended, with portions being much wider for scenic vistas and other recreation development. The County has embarked upon a scenic highway program and some of these scenic highways will eventually meet this recreational need. Policies 1. Local parks should provide recreation opportunities for all re- 198 gardVess of national origin, color, age, or economic status, or location or residence. 2. Plans for local park and recreation facilities should be based on both present and future needs, and should be reviewed and revised as a part of a continuing planning process. 3. Recreational facilities and services provided by private agencies and commercial enterprises should be evaluated and taken into account to avoid duplication when planning for.public recreational facilities. However, proper recreational facilities must still be provided for those for whom the non-public facilities are inappro- priate or unavailable. 4. All parks and recreation facilities should be planned as parts of an overall, well-balanced park system. 5. Local park planning should be integrated with general planning programs, both on a countywide and community basis. 6. Each local park facility should be of sufficent size and proper location to foster flexibility in activities and programs. 7. Land for local recreational uses should be acquired or reserved well in advance of need as much as possible, to insure that it will, be available. 8. Space standards for local parks should be met and the land ac- quired even if limited financial resources preclude immediate development. 199 9. Land should be dedicated for local park purposes and be protected against diversion to non-recreational uses. 10. Regional parks should be designed to serve the people of the entire region. Local parks should be so located and developed that they relieve the pressure to utilize regional facilities for intensive, . local recreational activities. 200 Source: San Diego County General Plan - 1990 - Part I - Open Space Element Policies of major consideration are: 1. It is the policy of the County of San Diego to encourage all public agencies to consolidate their ownerships into manageable units. 2. It is the intent of the Plan to recognize that the California Envi- ronmental Quality Act has a major impact on the development process. 3. It is the intent of this plan that it be reviewed at five year inter- vals with revisons expected in the future based on additional studies. A. Additional Clements of the County General Plan - It is expected that the Planning Department will undertake the preparation of additional elements of the General Plan in the near future. . The Trails Element should provide a comprehensive system of trails for riding, biking and hiking. . The Beach and Shoreline Element - This Open Space Plan recognizes the values of the beach and bluffs for recreational and open space purposes but does not provide a detailed analysis of this unique and rare resource. Upon completion of the State Study, the Open Space Plan should be amended to incorporate the findings of the State Coastline Plan. . Lagoon Specific Plans - 201 The lagoons are significant from the standpoint of conservation, fish and wildlife, recreational potential, health and safety, and as open space for urban form. The Open Space Plans has as one of it's basic recommendations that a high priority be given to the preparation of a specific plan for these lagoons that will recognize the open space values of this unique resource. (Batiquitos Lagoon.) COUNTY SCENIC HIGHWAYS The following has been adopted as a scenic highway: . La Costa Boulevard from Interstate 5 to El Camino Real. 202 Source: San Diego Association of Governments - SDAG (was comprehensive Planning Organization - CPO) Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan and Program, June, 1980 The Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan and Program has been prepared as an element of the Regional Comprehensive Plan. The Plan reviews and up- dates previous forecasts* of outdoor recreation demand in the San Diego region and discusses regional park system acreage requirements. In addition, it addresses other recreation resource requirements - beaches, mountains, desert and local parks, and a number of special facilities. The reports presents regional park system goals, which cover all elements of the regional outdoor recreation system and all levels of public service. The goals were prepared by the Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan and Program Committee appointed by CPO to advise on the preparation of this Plan. The Plan also discusses the individual park system components and evaluates regional parks for priority of acquisition and development, with emphasis on parks within or immediately adjacent to urban areas. It sets forth specific actions for fifteen high priority parks and recommends that the agencies responsible take those actions. GENERAL GOAL .} To assure that a system of land, facilities, equipment, and programs is provided within the San Diego Region to serve present and future out- door recreation needs, this system should: Serve the needs of resident recreational participants, regional visitors and tourists, and the general community. Consist of a mix of resources and facilities of different types, 203 sizes, and locations, to serve as broad a range of demands for in- dividual recreation activities as possible. Consist of a logical and coordinated mix of component units that are owned, operated, and financed by the many different jurisdictions involved: local, county, state, federal, and private. Be accessible to as many users as possible, in terms both of proximity to residential areas and tourist accomodation centers, and of different modes of transportation. Individual resource goals that potentially have an affect on recreational quality in Carlsbad are: Beaches As much of the ocean beach within the County as possible should be made available and accessible for public use. The large beach areas now within military installations should be developed into public parks when conditions permit. Utilization of under-utilized beach resources should be encouraged, except that some beach areas should be designated for low-intensity use and environmental preservation. Parks Additional land for regional, resource, community, and neighborhood parks should be provided to serve projected population growth through- out the western portion of the County. 204 Procedures should be adopted to assure continued recreational use, and appropriate financing, for doing school-public facilities when schools are closed due to demographic shifts. Overnight camping facilities in or near urbanized coastal areas should be retained and, to the extent feasible, expended to serve growing numbers of regional visitors and tourists. However, adequate regulations should be adopted to reserve these facilities for genuine visitors and prevent their use by long-term residents. Local agencies should provide for organized league and team recreational activities and instructional programs. These programs should generally be self-supporting through user charges, except that adequate provision should be made for low-income participants. Other Resources and Facilities Resources of especially attractive scenic value, historic or cultural interest, and unique environmental or ecological importance should be incorporated into park system, to the extent practical. Some, including lagoons, beaches, and deserts, should be reserved for pres- ervation rather than participation. Where possible, bicycle, hiking/walking, and equestrian trails should be developed to interconnect national forest, major regional and community parks, and to provide access from residential areas to parks, schools, and other community areas of interest. Special areas should be established for off-road vehicle operation that provide sufficient area to serve participants, while avoiding undesirable environmental effects and interference with other recreational activities. 205 Provision of open spaces, arcades, malls, plazas, amphitheaters, and other areas with recreational use should be encouraged in new urban construction, office and commercial complexes, and shopping centers. i Recreational Funding sources that have been identified are: Beaches - No specific fiscal analysis has been prepared, although it is recognized that these acquisitions have been and will con- tinue to be among the most important in the entire region. Local Parks (those that serve only local residents, not out-of- County-visotors) - The only major source of funding for new local parks is the Quimby Act. 206 Source: San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission Final Recommended Spheres of Influence Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad February 17, 1978 The San Diego LAFCO's influence upon Carlsbad's internal planning in- volvements are minimal. Their primary influence is to review and ap- prove all proposed changes of organization of local governments. Changes of organization over which the Commission has purview include: Annexations and detachments of territory; incorporations of cities; formations of special districts; and consolidations, mergers and dissolutions of governments. LAFCO's authority does not extend to organizational changes involving school districts. The Knox-Nisbet Act (Government Code Section 54774 et seq.) provides the regulatory and planning authority for each Local Agency Formation Commission throughout the State. In January, 1977, the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission rec- ognized that several required elements of a Spheres of Influence Study would also be produced as part of the Comprehensive Planning Agency's current 208 Areawide Wastewater Planning Program. The CPO Board of Directors agreed the 208 planning information, when completed, should be submitted to LAFCO for use in the Spheres Program. In addition to the cooperative effort with CPO, LAFCO Staff has worked closely with the County Regional Growth Management Program on findings and recommendations concerning Candidate Growth Management Area studies and growth management implementation techniques. 207 GUIDELINES INVENTORY FOR SPECIFIC RECREATIONAL AREAS Agua Hedionda Lagoon . Carlsbad Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan County SDAG (All lagoons) . General Program Goal E-4 (Develop plan for safe, self-supporting recreational use of Agua Hedionda Lagoon and reduce city liability exposure at the lagoon.) . City has the authority to close the lagoon. (City attorney.) . The City is interested in aquatic programs and camping at middle lagoon. . Upon final adoption by the City of Carlsbad and the Coastal Commission, the Agua Hedionda Specific Plan will be the land-use plan document for this segment of the Carlsbad LCP. The Carlsbad LCP minus the Agua Hedionda segment also includes San Diego County "islands" within Carlsbad's sphere of influence. It is recommended that Resource Management Guidelines similar to the Statewide Inter- pretive Guidelines for wetlands and other environmentally sensitive habitat areas be merged and synthesized with the objectives and guidelines for resource management utilized by the City of Carlsbad. (Policy 3-5) No participation/future plans . Recommended as a Water Recreation Regional Park. . Anticipate day-use only. 208 Agua Hedionda (cont.) LAFCO Coastal Commission State . Develop to meet 1980 needs. . The State Coastal Act of 1976 requires preparation of Local Coastal Programs (LCP) for areas within the Coastal Zone, Agua Hedionda was chosen as a pilot project as part of the LCP in Carlsbad. Unfortunately, considerable disagreement on land use plans for the lagoon areas has prevented any pro- gress in increasing recreational opportunities related to the lagoon. The Carlsbad lease of SDG&E area, the total water area, is continuing for the time being. The con- troversy should be resolved giving recog- nition to the variety of demands being made upon this lagoon. As a water based regional park it is the closest facility to 88,000. Falls within the Carlsbad Sphere of Influence. . Acquire 85 acres in.the lagoon for preser- vation of the estuarine habitat values. Acquire about 100 acres of dry land surround- ing the lagoon for general recreation. Re- tain tidal action,' aguaculture, and recreat- ion, and protect surrounding area from incompatible development. . Policy 146 - Dredging or filling coastal wetlands to accommodate new or ex- panded recreational boating facilities shall be prohibited. . The Department of Fish and Game desires acquisition of wetlands. 209 Batiquitos Lagoon Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan City shall develop a Lagoon Management Program for inclusion in the Carlsbad LCP. At a minimum, such a program shall address the following: . Structuring a joint-powers committee to develop a maintenance/enhancement program. . Recommendations regarding specific trails, viewpoints and access improvements; dis- cussion of potential funding sources. . Structuring program to periodically review and monitor the lagoon ecosystem. . Specific designation of local, regional and state responsibilities and dueties re- garding lagoon management (Policy 3.7). . The north shore just east of the Coastal Highway is zoned recreational/tourist or commercial. . It is not recommended that the lagoon be dredged at this time (September, 1980 Policy 303) . It is recommended that Resource Management Guidelines similar to the Statewide Inter- pretive Guidelines for wetlands and other . environmentally sensitive habitat areas be merged and synthesized with the objectives and guidelines for resource management utilized by the City of Carlsbad (Policy 305), . Some 15 agencies have jurisdiction over the lagoon. County Near-term regional park Board pulled out of acquisition program because of inverse condemnation suite which 210 Batiquitos (cont.) SDAG LAFCO County appealed and won. Have no plans for it. . Have zoning and permit control. . Recommended as an Ecological Preserve. . Anticipate day use only. . Recommends acquisition of all land needed for development. . Develop to meet 1980 needs. . There has been no action to date. . Various public agencies have acquired portions of the RPIS proposed park. More extensive acquisition (1760 acres) was intended in the proposed 1976 Master Plan, which was not adopted. The Wildlife Conservation Board has acquired 134 acres of the western area of the approximately 340 acre lagoon. Description of the Recommended Sphere . The recommended Sphere of Influence desig- nation follows those boundaries proposed by the City of Carlsbad for its Sphere of •Influence and includes the entire area south of the City's existing boundary and extends to the southern boundary of La Costa Avenue. (Consequently, Batiquitos Lagoon is part of Carlsbad's Sphere of Influence.) Recommended Commission Action: . Adopt the Sphere boundary designated above and recommend that: . NThe City of Carlsbad maintain any agricul- 211 Batiquitos (cont.) tural purposes which are located within its Sphere. (This recommendation is made in accordance with the Commission's respon- sibilities under Government Code Sections 54774 (h) and 54790.2). . The City of Carlsbad adopt a specific development plan to replace the existing "Special Treatment" overlay imposed in the Batiquitos area prior to annexation of territory south of the City's current boundaries in the lagoon area. This plan should identify and prezone areas for public and private use, consistent with any set- tlement reached between the County of San Diego and the affected property owners in the area and be developed in consultation with those agencies responsible for water quality and wetlands management in the lagoon. . The County of San Diego establish and main- tain a Scenic Preservation Overlay Zone in the south shore area of the lagoon as recom- mended in the 1976 Proposed Park Master- - plan. San Diequito incorporation proposal has Batiquitos Lagoon within the proposed city of San Diequito. . Unincorporated area is to be included within Carlsbad's Sphere of Influence. (The city's sphere extends to the southern boundary of La Costa Avenue.) 212 Batiquitos (cont.) Coastal Commission State Restore tidal action; enhance resource value; protect buffer areas. Acquire 1,000. acres+ as an ecological preserve and regional park. . Priority acquisition The Department of Fish and Game desires land acquisition, but a low priority. Recent recreational need studies have recom- mended the Batiquitos Lagoon area as one site for major regional park. Population growth and increase in the tourist trade in the Carlsbad area justify the need for such a major resource. The land-use map prepared by the County for its LCP desig- nates the uplands as Agricultural Cropland and the lagoon itself as an Ecological Resource Area. No program has been recom- mended to acquire and develop the acreage as a regional park. 213 Buena Vista Lagoon Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan The Buena Vista Committee has been formed to ensure appropriate action at Buena Vista Lagoon. This committee has members from Vista, Oceanside, and Carlsbad. (All lagoons) The City shall develop a Lagoon Management Program for inclusion in the Carls- bad LCP. At a minimum, such a program shall address the following: . Structuring a joint-powers committee -to develop a maintenance/enhancement program. . Recommendations regarding specific trails, viewpoints and access improvements; dis- cussion of potential funding sources. . Structuring program to periodically review and monitor the lagoon ecosystem. . Specific designation of local, regional and state responsibilities and duties regarding lagoon management. (Policy 3-7 LCP.) . Will also be considered-in the Oceanside LCP. . A nature trail be provided along the southern shoreline of the lagoon (policy - shoreline access). . Maintain primarily as open space and park- land (policy 3-2). . The State of California should be encouraged to make additional purchases in the vicinity of this lagoon. Perhaps the Nature Con- servancy can be encouraged to purchase more land in this area with the ultimate intent of selling the land to the State for per- 214 Buena Vista (cont.) County SDAG State . manent preservation and maintenance. (Policy 3-2.) No participation/jurisdiction . Recommends acquisition of all land needed for development. . Develop to meet 1980 needs. . There is day use only. . Acquisition of the lagoon for a state ecological preserve has been accomplished, including some minor additions along the shoreline, a total of 200 acres. . State Bill SB13 on hold ($1.5 million, Senator Craven) to dredge the Buina Vista Lagoon Ecological Preserve until cities of Carlsbad, Buena Vista and Oceanside decide whether an amendment requiring a . long-range maintenance plan for the lagoon is needed. Amendment required the three cities to enforce grading ordinances, thus preventing siltation. . No immediate acquisition plans. 215 Lake Calavera County . No participation/future plans. SDAG Recommended as . General Recreation Regional Park. . Anticipate overnight camping . Acquisition of the core area of Calavera Lake. . Central development of core area. . Recommend Revised Master Plan (County)' and acquisitions (County of Carlsbad) - high priority. . There has been no action to date. Lake Calavera has continued to cause contro- versy. The City of Carlsbad owns the lake and land around it, 252 acres. The RPIS suggested a total 1990 size of 2,665 acres. The northern areas in Oceanside have been developed, elim- inating the possibility of acquisition. No further plans have been made to expand the pre- sent public area except the proposed addition of'five acres in Carlsbad adjacent to the north- ern side of the lake. The lake area should be reconsidered for expansion into a regional park due to its ability to serve thousands of north county residents, from Vista and San Marcos as well as Carlsbad and Oceanside. The loss of potential recreation area from eastern Buena Vista Lagoon, eastern Agua Hedionda Lagoon and possibly Batiquitos makes acquis- ition of Lake Calavera land more urgent. 216 Recreational Trails Carlsbad S0AG City council had adopted to participate in the Cal Trans bicycle storate and locker facilities funding program. * . Extend the California Riding and Hiking Trails to Coastal Commission State Policy 145 (p. 164) Establish a Coastal Trails System. A hiking, bicycle, and equestrian trails system shall be established along or near the coast. Ideally, the trails system should be continuous and located near the shoreline, but it may be necessary for some trail segments to be away from the oceanfront area. Policy 145C - The trails system shall be designed to accomodate only hikers, bicyclists and equestrian users. State Department of Parks and Recreation pre- sently not empowered to use eminent domain to acquire trails and beach access (p. 153 Coastal Plan). 217 South Carlsbad State Beach & Carlsbad State Beach Carlsbad Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan County SDAG . Proposes utilizing coastal commission bluff top development guidelines. » (Policy 4.1-LCP) . LCP (Policy 7-5) Poorly maintained and ill- defined walkways (poor access points) along much of the day use portion of South Carls- bad State Beach shall be improved as part of a State Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Carlsbad State Beaches. . LCP (Policy 7-7) It is recommended that the shore area owned by the San Diego Gas and Electric Company (area near the Encina Power Plant) be dedicated to the State of California. . LCP (Policy 7-9) A 20 acre site, located between Carlsbad Boulevard and the railroad at the junction of Palomar Airport Road, shall be developed for parking facilities of approximately 1,500 spaces. . LCP (Policy 7-15) Public access to the beach in the Terramar area is neither appropriate nor necessary. . LCP (Policy 7-16) As the demand for day beach use increases and as additional camp- ground facilities are provided within the Carlsbad area the existing South Carlsbad State Beach campground should be converted to a day use beach. No participation. . The recreational use of beaches and the ad- 218 South Carlsbad State Beach & Carlsbad State Beach (cont.) Coastal Commission State jacent areas as well, should be emphasized in all the local coastal programs now in pre- paration. State of California - The agency most res- ponsible for most of the County's beach areas- is continuing with plans to increase the capacity of it's resources. (Relocating some camping areas and parking lots inland, thus freeing beach, bluff, and adjacent areas for higher density beach recreational activities.) Private development of visitor serving and commercial - recreational facilities in suit- able nearshore areas shall have priority over other types of development in these areas. Such private developments shall be designed to marimize the provision of public access to the coast (Policy 121 b p. 153 Coastal Plan). Policy 123C - Provide blufftop paths and linear parks - A coordinated system of paths and linear parks shall be provided on coastal bluffs, where consistent with other Coastal Plan policies, linking these areas with Community trail and park systems, such as the Coastal Trails System recommended in Policy 145. State Constitution - Article XV, Section 2 "The People Shall Always Have Access to Nav- iaable Waters. No individual partnership or 219 i ... South Carlsbad State Beach & Carlsbad State Beach (cont.) corporation, claiming or possessing the frontage or tidal lands of a harbor, bay, . inlet, estuary, or other navigable water in this State, shall be permitted to exclude the right-of-way to such water whenever it is required for any public purpose. Beach and lagoon acquisitions are the highest priorities for State Park and recreation funding. (SDAG p. 80) 220 IXC recreation demand survey OVERVIEW This preliminary report deals with the results of the parks and rec- reation survey recently distributed. The analysis indicates general trends and attitudes while establishing basic and recognizable criteria for development of the Parks and Recreation Element and the Macario Park Development Plan. Because of the preliminary nature of this analysis, all possible al- ternatives and statistical combinations have not been addressed. These will be addressed in the final survey report. Many of the results of the survey may be surprising but they do re- present the attitudes and desires of the respondents. The survey and the results are a tool only to be utilized in preparation of the Element and Development Plan. Being a tool, the survey and the results should not be construed to be an absolute nor a mandate from the citizens of Carlsbad. Therefore, the consultant team will utilize the results as one factor in completing the entire study. 221 PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS One thousand-four hundred and fifty nine (1,459) surveys were printed and distributed by hand utilizing volunteers. The survey was distributed to the following representative groups: Parks and Recreation Commission Senior Citizen Association MCC College Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce City of Carlsbad Employees Hughes Aircraft Anthony Pools Inc. St. Patrick's Church . . Christ United Presbyterian Church Kiwanis Optimists Rot?.ry Carlsbad Women's Club Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Carlsbad Boys Club Carlsbad Girls Club Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Home La Coota Youth Organization Rancho Carlsbad St. Elizabeth Seton Church ' In addition the survey was distributed at various parks, at the Carlsbad State Beach, at recreation department instructional classes, various local schools, at local stores and markets and door-to-door in several locations around Carlsbad. Of the 1,225 surveys distributed, 557 surveys were returned; the rate of return is 45.46 per cent. A preliminary analysis of the survey responses indicates the following information: 1. Over 70% of the respondents are at least moderately aware that the City of Carlsbad has an organized recreation program. 2. Thirty per cent of the residents either do not know or barely are aware of the Carlsbad recreation programs. 3. Holiday Park, Laguna Riviera Park, Chase/Pine Fields and the Harding Community Center are the most intensively utilized recreation facilities. A. Approximately 85% of the respondents use the Carlsbad State Beaches. 222 -2- 5. Sixty-eight percent of the respondents utilized the parks at least once a month. 6. Almost 50% of the park usage occurs on weekends, primarily in the afternoons and evenings. 7. Respondents indicate they travel, for the most part (70%), two miles or less to reach the parks they use. 8. Of those traveling to visit a park, 70% did so by automobile. 9. Almost 56% of the respondents also use walking or bicycling as an alternate method to the automobile for reaching the parks. 10. Of those responding, 70% believe the parks and facilities serve those under nineteen years of age best. 11. Over 75% of the respondents rate the City of Carlsbad parks and recreation facilities as good or excellent. 12. Over 85% of the respondents have visited or would visit Holiday Park. 13. Of the parks or facilities in Carlsbad, over 60% of the respondents have not visited more than three of them. 14. Over 80% of the respondents visit private commercial recreation . facilities at least once a month. 15. Over 40% of respondents utilize commercial recreation facilities once a a week or more frequently. 16. Approximately 51% of the respondents do not believe that the City of Carlsbad should provide a public golf course. 17. Approximately 26% of the respondents would be willing to pay fees and/or additional taxes to support and utilize such a facility. 18. Over 90% of all respondents believe that improving the parks and recreation systems is important. 19. Fifty-seven percent of respondents would be willing to pay a fee (user fee) to use the Carlsbad park facilities and activities programs. 20. However, 57% of the respondents would not be willing to volunteer their time to help with programs or assist with park maintenance. 21. A very high percentage of residents are anxious to see more cultural activities such as concerts, plays, stage presentations, art showings, etc., Included in the recreation programs. Response was 85.2%. 223 -3- 22. Over 68% of the respondents believe fees for boating in the lagoons should be increased to make the facilities self-supporting. 23. Nearly 45% of the respondents visit the Carlsbad State Beaches at least once a week. 24. Twenty-six percent of the respondents visit the beaches at least twice weekly. 25. Over 35% of the respondents would like to see the lagoons and wetlands in Carlsbad developed as a combination of wildlife habitat and public recrea- tion. 26. Thirty-nine percent of the respondents want to see the lagoons kept as they are and used only as a wildlife habitat. 27. Only six percent of respondents desire to see a marina constructed in the lagoon area. .- 28. Eleven percent of respondents indicated members of their household having a handicap or disability requiring special needs. 29. Seventy-four percent would appreciate having more programs or activities for the handicapped included in the recreation program. 30. Of the private/commercial recreation facilities visited in the Carlsbad area, the following received the greatest percentages of visits: Movie Theatre 79% Swimming Pools 30% Skating Facilities 30% Bowling Lanes 30% Boys/Girls Club 26% Racquetball/Handball 24% YMCA/YWCA 24% Concerts 23% 31. Of the activities that respondents participate in, the following received the highest percentage responses: Movies 67% Swimming . 52% Jogging/Running 52% - Picnicing 49% Bicycle Riding 49% Football/Soccer 31% Roller Skating 30% Fishing 30% Tennis 28% Basketball 25Z Concerts 25% 224 -4- 32. In response to the question, which five (5) facilities/activities would the respondent like most to be included in the City of Carlsbad parks, the following received the greatest percentage response: (a) Swimming Pools/Facilities 42% (b) Lighted Play Fields 32% (c) Teen Center 29% (d) Gymnasium 28% (e) Outdoor Theatre 24% 33. In response to the same question, camping and bike trails both received 23% of the responses. 34. Of the respondents, 65.4% live in the "Encina" area of Carlsbad; 11.3% in the Rancho La Costa area; 15.7% in the Lake Calavera Hills area and 7.6% in the Palomar Airport area. 225 Question 30. Because this survey will be used to aid in the determination of the future direction of park and recreation facilities and activities in Carlsbad, what would you consider to be the three most important facilities, activities or areas the City of Carlsbad should continue or add? RESPONSES NUMBER Community Swimming/Diving Facilities 100 Gymnasium 74 Beach Improvements 69 Lighted Playing Fields 61 Teen Center with Teen Programs 56 Lighted Tennis Courts 53 Public Golf Course 42 Cultural, Music, Fine Arts Center 40 More Parks 37 » Quality of Holiday Park 29 Wildlife Habitat 29 Retention of Lagoons 28 Outdoor Theater 27 Horseback Riding 21 More Bike Trails 21 Summer Activities Programs 20 Camping Areas 19 More Picnic Facilities 18 Miniature Golf Facility • 18 Marina 17 Skating Facilities 16 Additional Instructional Classes 15 More Tot Play Areas 14 Racquetball/Handball Courts 13 Larger Parks . 12 Basketball Courts 11 Expansion of Chase Field 11 Senior Citizen Center 10 Water Skiing ' 10 Museum . 9 Programs for Handicapped 8 Hiking Trails • 7226 Pay Telephones 7 Meeting Rooms 7 Improvement of Harding St. Community Center 7 More Parking Areas 6 Surfing . 5 Volleyball Courts 5 Boys Club/Girls Club 5 More Open Spaces 5 Better Park Lighting 5 Jogging Paths A Weight-Lifting Facilities • A Cleaner Restrooms A Bovling A Development of Macario Canyon Park A Botanical Garden A Motocross Track 3 YMCA/YWCA 3 More Horseshoe Pits 3 Beach Boardwalks 2 More Adult Programs 2 Better Public Transportation 2 Beach Locker and Change Room Facilities 2 Convention Center 2 Library 1 Better Policing of Parks . 1 Fishing - Fresh Water 1 Better Signs (from Freeways) . 1 Swim Team ' 1 Public Boat Ramps on Lagoons 1 Snack Bars in Parks and Beach 1 Hang Gliding • 1 Skin/Scuba Diving 1 More Trash Receptacles 1 Flea Market/Swap Meet 1 227 Question 31.Are there any facilities, park locations or activities that tibe City of Carlsbad should discontinue or close? RESPONSE Stop using fields for Bobby Sox baseball, Close Fox's until a safe marina is built. Eliminate Holiday Park. Question 32.Do you have any additional comments you wish to make? RESPONSES NUMBER Keep Lagoons Natural Develop a Summer Program for Teenagers Carlsbad Parks are Beautiful and Well Maintained More Publicity on the Parks and Programs Need Telephones at Holiday and Laguna Riviera Keep up the Good Work Swimming Pool Would be Appreciated "Save the Ducks" Existing Parks Are Well Maintained Need Firm Plans for Ocean Front More Attention to Adult Recreation Facilities Expand Holiday Park Horseshoe Pits to Four Parks Are Good Places .for i'amily Outings Portable Tables for Large Groups Dogs are a Problem in Holiday Park Fix up Boys and Girls Club More Swings at Holiday Park Keep New Pool for Public not Used Exclusively by Organized Groups - Public First More Activities for Younger Kids Have a Card System to Check Out Equipment Get More Bathrooms Improve the Lagoon for Water Skiing More Dances Ixprove Public Transportation to Parks and Beaches More Activities in La Costa Area Include Fresh Water Lake for Fishing Slow Down on Building Industrial Spaces Stop Murdering the Wildlife 228 17 17 13 10 8 7 7 Have Bicycle Racing in Town Dredge Lagoons and Pump Sand to Coast Keep Recreation Programs Free Build a Mall Between Elm and Grand Put up Duck Crossing Signs on Jefferson Near Lagoon Improve the State Beaches City Shouldn't Have Waited so Long to Acquire Hosp. 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