HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-25; City Council; 20438; CITIZEN PRESENTATION GRAND PROMENADE PROPOSALCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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1-25-11
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CITIZEN PRESENTATION
REGARDING GRAND
PROMENADE PROPOSAL
DEPT. DIRECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To receive a presentation from Gary Nessim regarding the Grand Promenade proposal.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Mr. Nessim has worked on developing a proposal for a "Grand Promenade" project on Grand
Avenue in the Village area. The concept is to add bike lanes and a decorative paved area
about 53 feet wide, reduce the travel lanes to one in each direction from the freeway to
Carlsbad Village Drive, and round-abouts at all intersections. This Grand Promenade area is
proposed to be used for special events, the farmer's market, sidewalk dining, art shows and a
pedestrian connection from the civic center to the beach and south two miles along the seawall.
The City Council provides an opportunity for citizens and organizations to have an item placed
on a City Council Agenda by submitting a request to the City Manager. Attached is a request
Gary Nessim (Exhibit 1) requesting that the City Council receive a presentation relating to the
Grand Promenade proposal.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
EXHIBIT:
1. December 9, 2010 e-mail and proposal description from Gary Nessim.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Sheila Cobian (760) 434-2959, sheila.cobian@carlsbadca.gov
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
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Council received the presentation.
Sheila Cobian
From: Gary Nessim [garynessim@att.net]
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:27 PM
To: Manager Internet Email
Subject: Grand Promenade Presentation
Lisa Hildebrand,
Please place the Grand Promenade on the City Council agenda in the next 30 days scheduled as a 10 minute powerpoint
presentation.
The book you and all council members have will be updated but the bones are the same ( color has been added )
Gary Nessim
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Carlsbad Village Association is proposing the "Grand Promenade" project
on Grand Avenue in the Village area. The concept is to add bike lanes and a
decorative paved area about 53 feet wide, reduce the travel lanes to one in
each direction from the freeway to Carlsbad Village Drive, and round-abouts
at all intersections. This Grand Promenade would be used for special events,
the farmer's market, sidewalk dining, art shows, and a pedestrian connection
from the Civic Center to the beach and south 2 miles along the seawall.
Parking garages are proposed to replace the on street parking reduced in the
process. A commercial overlay on sections of Grand Avenue and State
Street are proposed to improve commercial competiveness for the Village.
Fiscal Impact of the Grand Promenade $4,000,000
HomeLife Village Realtors
500 Grand Avenue 760-729-3333
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Fax 760-729-1319
The
Grand
Promenade
in the Village of Carlsbad
•To build on and
strengthen the
inherent character of
the village so that it is
recognized as a
unique and special
place to live, work
and/or visit.
Major Objectives
Revive the Village
Civic & Cultural Center
linked to the Village
Civic Center Elevation
Grand Avenue Today
Grand Promenade Tomorrow
Pedestrian Walkways:
•1-53’ Wide
•2 -15’ Wide
Automobile Lanes: (traffic Circles)
•2 x 12’ Lanes
Bike Lanes:
•2 x 4’ Bike Lanes
•Art
•Ocean St. Gateway
•Public Art
•Environmental improvements
•Intersections could provide
curb side planters to clean
first flush storm water as well
as the added greenery and
color from ground level plant
material.
Promenade Components
Slow Pedestrians, Cyclists & Cars
Friendly and Inviting to Everyone
Special Events
No Closures
Thursdays on the Coast
Art Shows, Car Shows
Weekly Farmers’ Markets
Relocated from Roosevelt St. Parking Lot
Car Shows
Art Events
Pedestrian friendly sidewalks
Day and Night Elements
More Parking & Shopping
Old World Center & Adjacent 1st & 2nd Fl.
World Center & Adj. 3rd Fl & Roof
Integrated
Parking Structures
•Prior to building any part
of promenade
•Parking spaces will be
provided in
underground/Multi-level
integrated parking
structures
•More synergy will be
created by additional
retail and residential
Grand Promenade Cross-section View
Civic Center to the Sea
Access to Seawall Via Village
2 Miles of
Oceanfront
Walkway
Army/Navy, City & NCTD
Collaboration
An effect collaboration could create:
A NCTD 2 story underground parking
structure with a Multi-use Synthetic Sports
Field above to accommodate Special Events.
Army/Navy Academy Field & Parking
Army/Navy Academy Field & Parking
Two Story
Parking Structure
750
Parking
Spaces
NCTD Development
NCTD Movie complex
NCTD Shopping
Mixed-use, Multi-level Development
Integrated Parking Structures
Drugstore
Dining
Parking
Site Example:
Downtown Huntington Beach
Parking
Art and Culture Elements
Downtown Activities with No Closures
Calming Landscaped Traffic Circle
Grand Ave.
•Traffic Circles at each
intersection
•Beach access to the West
•Wide sidewalks to encourage
pedestrian activities
•Narrowing streets to
accommodate safer pedestrian
travel
•Sidewalk dining
Our Request
•Add $ 4 million dollars to the Capital Improvement Budget for The Grand
Promenade Construction
•Form a Village Planning and Study
Group
Purpose of Study Group
1.Supports existing businesses
2.Facilitates future development in the Village
3. Coordinates future parking expansion in the Village
4. Coordinates with NCTD, Army/Navy Academy and
other stake holders on guiding this vision.
Vision Plan presented by:
Gary Nessim –Carlsbad Village Association
Robert Wilkinison -Wilkinson Design –Architectural Design