HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-18; City Council; 690-7; Acquisition of Park PropertyPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
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TITLE: ACQUISITION OF PARK PROPERTY
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and discuss staff investigation of the availability of property for
acquisition adjacent to Valley Junior High School. Make appropriate
recommendation regarding continued efforts to acquire subject property.
ITEM EXPLANATION;
As part of the continued efforts to investigate park enhancement opportunities
in the northwest quadrant, staff was directed to investigate the possibility
of acquisition of the flower fields adjacent to Valley Junior High School.
Although this site is not specifically identified in the Parks and Recreation
Element of the General Plan, the Commission, via the Park Site and Facility
Planning Subcommittee's final report to the City Council on Northwest Quadrant
Issues, did address the need for another community park site to replace the
Pine School site. Because the future acquisition of Pine School is uncertain
at this time, it was recommended that the identification and reallocation of
C.I.P. funds for another community park site to replace the Pine School
concept needs to be addressed in the [1989] Element.
If the Commission would like to pursue the acquisition of this property for
use as a community park, and develop the types of facilities typically
associated with community parks at outlined in our Element (community
center/gymnasium, tot lots, picnic areas, multi-use playfields, court
surfaces, parking, etc.), it would be possible to accomplish that type of
development on the entire portion of property as outlined on Exhibit 1.
If, however, the pursuit of acquisition is to provide for additional multi-
use play fields only, that development would require less acreage and could be
constructed on a portion of the land as outlined in Exhibit 1.
In discussions with the Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD), who at one
time was considering the acquisition of this subject property, they indicated
the cost of the land to be 300,000-400,000 per acre. C.U.S.D., at this time,
has indicated they were no longer interested in acquisition as the cost was
prohibitive.
Any discussions for the acquisition and development of this site for use as a
community park should be based solely upon the City's ability to acquire and
develop, and to accomplish the objectives of the Parks and Recreation Element.
Additionally, should this site be recommended strictly for the development of
activity fields, the acquisition and development cost should also, at this
time, be based solely upon the City's ability to provide.
With the aforementioned comments in mind, the following status of the site is
offered for consideration by the Commission.
The attached Exhibit 1 depicts the block of property bordered by Highland
(west), Chestnut (north), Valley (east), and Magnolia (south).
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The parcel of land identified as the flower fields is located in the southeast
corner of the block. The total parcel consists of 5.34 acres and includes one
residence at the extreme southeast corner. Currently, the property is the
subject of application for a tentative track map under review by the Planning
Commission. The track would create 17 homes and is recommended by staff for
approval by the Planning Commission.
If the Parks and Recreation Commission wishes to pursue the possibility of
acquiring this parcel, the Planning Commission's approval of the tentative
tract map would not necessarily preclude acquisition. The owner of the
property may still opt to sell. However, the tentative tract approval may
increase the value of that property.
For additional information and possible consideration are parcels 12, 42, 43,
and 45 which are currently utilized for agricultural purposes, containing
polyvisqueen hot house structures. No residential units are located on these
parcels which total 6.67 acres. Parcel 15 and 16 total 1.87 acres with one
residence being located in the northern most section of Lot 15. Parcel 70
(approximately 1/3 acre) contains 1 residence.
The total size of the study area is 13.97 acres and contains a total of eight
(8) parcels, four (4) property owners, and three (3) residences.
Based upon Commission discussion and any recommendation regarding this issue,
staff will either eliminate this site for park enhancement opportunities or
incorporate the site within the final Subcommittee report on Northwest
Quadrant Park Enhancement Issues.
EXHIBITS;
1. Parcel Map
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