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CIT''·OF CARLSBAD -AGEND.....-:BILL
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MTG. OB/19186 PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSING OLYMPIA
Q!!.IVE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELM AVENUE DEPT._E_N_G __
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
DEPT. HD. t)Jt'.Y
CITY ATTY V£8
CITY MGR.~
After closing the public hearing, that the City .council consider the
closure of Olympia Drive at Elm Avenue by the construction of a cul-de-sac
at the end of Olympia Drive> approve a request for a Standard Variance, and
A!iopt Resolution No. tf.26 o closing Olympia Drive at the Elm Avenue
intersection.
ITEM EXPLANATION
At the July 8, 1986 City Council meeting, several op bions we re discussed to
help mitigate the sight distance restriction that exists on Elm Avenue
westerly of Olympia Drive. Staff was instructed to investigate three
options:
1. An additional signal at Olympia Drive;
2. Removing the retaining wall on the ·southwest corner of the
intersection; and
3. Close Olympia Drive by construction of a non-standard cul-de-sac.
None of the traffic signal warrants are met for a signal to be installed at
Olympia Drive, althougn if installed, it is possible to connect the two
signijl operations using the existing controller. Primary disadvantages of
two signals .in close proximity of each other at th.is location are conflicts
with left turn movements onto and off of Elni Avenue at Olympia Drive,
traffic progressiun, possible increase in accidents and probable objection
by the 'local residents. Numerous complaints were received when the signal
was installed at Concord Street, ranging from the signal be.ing too bright
at night, unsightly, obstructing views_ and lowering property values. Staff
cannot make a recommendation for a traffic signal at Olympia Drive.
To increase sight dlstance along Elm Avenue, staff investigated whether one
or both of the retaining walls located on the southwest corner of the
,intersection could be removed. It was determined that both would have to
:be removed and one large retaining wall constructed immediately adjacent to
the house to provide minimal increase in sight distance. Almost 15-feet of
additional right-of-way would need to be obtained to relocate and construct
the retaining wall. For this reason, staff does not believe this to be a
viable option and cannot recommend that the wall be removed and
reconstructed.
Closure of Olympia Drive by constructing a cul-de-sac within the existing
right-of-way of 56-feet has several advantages and disadvantages associated
with it. Advantages of closure include:
1. Sight distance restriction on Elm Avenue wouid be eliminated; and
2. Violation of minimum intersection spacing is removed.
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A non-standard cul-de-sac could be constructed as shown on Exhibit 2
prepared by Rick Engineering Company. A small amount of additional right-
of-way would be needed for the sidewalk as shown on Exhibit 2. The
property owner has indicated a willingness to grant this easement. The
proposed cul-de-sac would not allow trash trucks to turn around without
using the existing driveway and then backing up. Provided that no cars are
parked on the cul-de-sac, Coast Waste Management and the Fire Chief have
indicated that the backing maneuver is acceptable to them.
Only one access onto Olympia Drive.will be available from Elm Avenue via
Pontiac Drive. Therefore, several of the homes on Olympia Drive will have
a small increase in the number of vehicles traveling on their street as
motorists proceed to Pontiac Drive. At the Traffic Safety Commission
meeting on July 7, 1986, several residents expressed a preference for
Olympia Drive to remain open.
A variance would be necessary to construct the non-standard cul-de-sac.
City of Carlsbad Standards require that before any variance may be granted,
certain finding3 be made. Findings for a variance are indicated on Exhibit
3, Request for Standard Variance.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. Standard Pacific of San Diego has indicated that they will finance
the cost of the cul-de-sac roodifications (see Exhibit 4).
EXHIBITS
1 ../ Vicinity Map
2 .v' Cul-de-sac design for Olympia Drive
3.v Request for Standard Variance
4.v Lette:15 from Standard Pacific of San Diego.
5. \.'. Resolution No.
intersection.
?:1 {. o L-closing Olympia Drive at the Elm A venue
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PROJ. EXHIBIT:
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RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY
6069-·G l'lAN~ING CONSULTANTS ANO CIVIL [NGIN[[l!S
365 SO. RANCHO SANTA FE RD. • SUITE 100
7-21-86 SAN MARCOS, CALIF. 92069 • 619/744•480_0
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August 5, 1986
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Assistant City Engineer~
RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY REQUEST FOR STANDAff9 VARIANCE
The Engineer of Work requested a variance from City Design Standards. In
accordance with Section 18 of the Street Oeslgn Criteria of. the City
Standards, the Planning Commission shall have the authority as an
administrative act to grant variances to the City Standards provided the
following findings can be met:
1. That t.here are extraordinary or unusual circumstances or conditions
applicable to· the situation of surrounding property necessitating a variance of the Standards.
2. That the granting of such variance will not cause substantial drainage
problems.
3. That the granting of such variance will not conflict with existing or
future traffic and parking demands or pedestrian or bicycle use.
4. That the granting of such variance will not be detrimental to the
public welfare or injurous to the property or improvements in the
vicinity in whjch the variance is granted.
5. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the
comprehensive general plan.
City staff has reviewed the variance request and is making the
recomr,1endation that follows in this meroorandum.
1. Location:
Request:
Reason:
Intersection of Olympia Drive with Elm Avenue.
That Olympia Drive be closed at Elm Avenue by the
construction of a cul-de-sac within the existing
56-foot right-of-way, resulting in a substandard
cul-de-sac.
Along Elm Avenue there is a sight distance
restriction west of Olympia Drive and the location
of Olympia Drive is in violation of minimum
intersection spacing along a secondary arterial.
The only method of eliminating the sight distance
problem is to construct a cul-de-sac. However, the
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k!ck Engineering-Company
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Staff
cul-de-sac must be constructed within the existing
56-foot right-of-way, which is less than the
standard width for a cul-de-sac due to the
constructed homes within the area. The options of
installing a traffic signal or removing the
retaining wall are not justified by the cost and
potential for correcting the traffic problems for
the area.
Recommendation: Approve.
Explanation: Staff can find that unusual circumstances are
applicable to this intersection for the reasons
given above. Properly designed within the available
right-of-way, the cul-de-sac will not cause
drainage problems or be detrimental to the public
welfare or adversely affect the General Plan.
Granting the variance will not substantially affect
existing or future traffic and pa~king demands,
pedestrian or bicycle use.
DAVID A, HAUSER
Assistant City Engineer
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July 23, 1986
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
STANDARD PACIFIC m
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RECEIVED
JUL231986
CITY OF CARLSBAD
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Attention: Mr. Bob Johnson, Engineering Dept.
Subject: Olympia Drive at Elm Avenue -Quail Ridge
Gentlemen:
Standard Pacific hereby offers to pay for the redesign work and
construction of the north end of Olympia Drive into a cul-de-sac.
This is the second sight distance problem intersection that was not
picked up in 1974 when the Tentative Map and basic street design
were approved.
Although we were not the original developer or engineer, we feel an
obligation to correct this oversight. And althouJh we are sold out,
we will long have something akin to "a pride of ownership" in
Spinnaker Point.
Thank you.
Very truly yourc,
~~OFSA:EGO
Robert M. Allan
President
RMA: jk
nso Claircmont Mesa Blvd, I San Diego, California 92111 / (619) 279-2042
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STANDARD PACIFIC m·· ,,.
OF SAN DIEGO
August 13, 1986
Mr. Frank Aleshire
City Manager
Ctty of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Subject: Potential Closing of
Olympia Drive at Elm Avenue
L~ar Frank:
To clarify ou .. arlier offer, our company is offering to perform
the necessary work to cul-de-sac the north end of Olympia rather
than have the City contract for the work and bill us. I believe
we all would agree this would be the most expeditious and most
cost effective way to go.
We appreciate the City's efforts in resolving the concerns of our
homeowners.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please
let us know.
Very truly you1•s,
Robert M. Allan
President
R}fA: jk
cc: Mr. Marty Orenyak, Building Director
Ms. Lee Rautenkranz, City Clerk
7290 Claircmont Mesa Blvd,/ San Diego, California 92111 / (619) 279-2042
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RESOLUTION NO. 8760 ----
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA CLOSING OLYPMIA DRIVE
AT THE INTERSECTION OF ELM AVENUE
WHEREAS, Olympia Drive was constructed to serve as an access into
the Quail Ridge subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the completion of Olympia Drive is in a locatic~ that
violates City of Carlsbad standards for intersection spacing; and
WHEREAS, there is a sight distance .:-estriction on Elm Ave west of
its intersection with Olympia Drive; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Olympia Drive at the
intersection of Elm Avenue is no longer n~eded as a public street due
to unsafe conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That, pursuant to Section 21101 (a) of the California Vehicle
Code, Olympia Drive shall be closed by the construction of a
cul-de~sac.
J. That the City Engineer is hereby given the l'l•.tlhority to have
the cul-de-sac designed and constructed as necessary to close
Olympia Drive at Elm Avenue.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular reeting of the Carlsbad
City Council held iJn the ~ day of _August , 1986 by the
following vote, to wit:
ATTEST:
AYES: Council Members Casler, Kulchin and Pettine
NOES: Council Member Lewis
ABSENT: Council Member Chick
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ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
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Honorable Mayor and City Councils
REs Closure of Olympia Dr, at Elm Ave.
I am opposed to the closure for the following reasons:
1, This will leave Pontiac as the only access for a large
number of families.
2. An accident at the Pontiac intersection would make it
necessary for an emergency vehicle to travel a circuitous
route to serve the area,
J. There is not enough right of way to construct a
standard cul de sac,
4. If the applicants wanted to live on a cul de sac they
should have bought a home on one .
.5, The sponsors of the request mentionN. safety of their
children playing in the street. They should use the fenced
area about 2 blocks north.
6. The street sweeper cannot use a sub standard cul de sac,
7, There has not been an accident at this intersection
since its inception.
8. If it is not broke, don't fix it.
HOWARD GESLEY
3479 Lawrence St.
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
Carlsbad Journal
Decreed a Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court of San Diego County
3138 ROOSEVELT ST. • P.O. BOX 248 • CARLSBAD, CA 92008 • 729-2345
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Clerk of the PrinThr
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSURE OF OLYMPIA DRIVE AT ELM AVENUE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a
public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California,
at 6:00 P.M., on Tuesday, August 19, 1986, to consider the closure of Olympia Drive
at Elm Avenue by the construction of a cul-de-sac at the end of Olympia Drive.
If you·have any questions please call the Engineering Department at 438-1161.
If you challenge the street closure in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this
notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad at or
prior to the public hearing.
APPLICANT:
PUBLISH:
Mark Herman
August 9, 1986
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