HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-25; City Council; 18662; West Oaks Way Temporary ClosureCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
AB# 18,662
MTG. 7/25/06
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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
WEST OAKS WAY AT THE INTERSECTION OF
PALOMAR OAKS WAY
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2006-211 to temporarily close West Oaks Way at Palomar Oaks Way
by the installation of a lockable swinging gate and k-rail.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
West Oaks Way is a public roadway located in central Carlsbad and is a cul-de-sac approximately
1,615 feet in length. West Oaks Way has been built with curb and gutters on both sides of the
roadway but no sidewalks on either side. It measures 32 feet curb to curb and improvement plans
were approved on 9/5/85. There are eight developable lots along West Oaks Way, but no
development has occurred to date. The lack of development on this cul-de-sac has resulted in a
long history of illegal dumping, loitering, and other undesirable behavior along West Oaks Way.
All eight developable lots on West Oaks Way are owned by a single property owner.
On November 18, 2005, code enforcement staff was contacted by the property owner via the
property management firm of Madison Square Properties, regarding the ongoing problem with illegal
dumping along West Oaks Way. The property owner requested that the roadway be temporarily
closed until development occurs. Staff has contacted all potentially affected utility companies.
SDG&E and Buena Sanitation District, which have facilities located on West Oaks Way, support the
request to close the roadway with the provision that emergency access is made available. Other
utility companies, such as SBC and Adelphia, do not have facilities on this street and would not need
access until development occurs.
On March 23, 2006, an internal stakeholder meeting with the Engineering Department,
Streets Maintenance Department, Code Enforcement, Fire Department and Police Department was
held to discuss this request. Support for the temporary closure of West Oaks Way was unanimous.
A temporary gate supplemented with k-rail would eliminate the illegal dumping that previously had
to be cleaned up by either the property owner or the City if dumped material was in the public
right-of-way. Over the past two years alone, the City has spent nearly $20,000 addressing the trash
and debris removal issues along this stretch of roadway. Emergency-only access would also
eliminate any loitering or illegal activity that could occur on a secluded and undeveloped street. The
Fire Department would need access to their fire hydrants on West Oaks Way in case of a fire
emergency and could be provided with key access at the gate. Utility companies and other Carlsbad
staff could also access the road via key locks placed on the gate.
The California Vehicle Code governs the closure of streets. Section 21101 (a)(1) of the Vehicle
Code allows local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution to close any
highway (street) to vehicular traffic when, in the opinion of the legislative body having jurisdiction,
the highway is no longer needed for vehicular traffic.
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ITEM EXPLANATION CONT'D:
Staff has concluded Oaks Way West is not required for public vehicular traffic until development
occurs. Staff recommends that a temporary gate and k-rail be installed across West Oaks Way
immediately west of Palomar Oaks Way as depicted on Exhibit 1. The road will not be permanently
closed and the gate would be removed when property along West Oaks Way is developed. This
project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review per CEQA, Section 15301 -
Class 1c, minor alteration of an existing facility.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed gate, k-rail, and signs will be installed by the Streets Department. Staff has estimated
the cost to be $2,800. Sufficient funds are available in the Streets Maintenance operating budget and
no additional allocations are necessary. The property owner is willing to share in the cost of this
temporary road closure and has agreed to contribute up to $1,400 if necessary.
EXHIBITS:
1. Location Map.
2. Resolution No. 2006-211 to temporarily close West Oaks Way at Palomar Oaks Way
by the installation of a lockable swinging gate and k-rail.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: John T. Kim, (760) 602-2757, jkim@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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LOCATION MAP PROPERTY DETAIL
West Oaks Way
Proposed Temporary Road Closure
EXHIBIT
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-211
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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OAKS WAY AT PALOMAR OAKS WAY.
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WHEREAS, MH Carlsbad, LLC has submitted a request to temporarily close West Oaks
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Way at Palomar Oaks Way due to illegal dumping, loitering, and other undesirable behavior; and
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WHEREAS, no objections were received by public utility agencies notified regarding this
temporary closure; and
WHEREAS, Section 21101 (a)(1) of the California Vehicle Code allows local authorities
to adopt regulations to close a street under their jurisdiction when, in the opinion of the legislative
body, the street is no longer needed for vehicular traffic; and
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE WEST
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that West Oaks Way is unnecessary for
public vehicular traffic until development along West Oaks Way occurs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
d c 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.TO
2. There is no current need to keep open West Oaks Way at Palomar Oaks Way for16
vehicular traffic.
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3. City staff shall install a temporary gate and k-rail across West Oaks Way at
18 Palomar Oaks Way with emergency access provided by key locks, including appropriate
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4. City staff will maintain the temporary gate until its eventual removal.
5. City staff shall remove said temporary gate, k-rail and signage once development
on West Oak Way occurs.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 25th day of July, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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