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Home My WebLink About1989-01-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 189-6; Macario Canyon Park Master Plan RevisionPARK S RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB* 189-6 MTQ. 1-16-89 DEPT. P & R TITLE:DEPT. HD._ CITY ATTY_ CITY MGR.. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review, comment on and approve conceptual Master Plan Revision. Direct staff to finalize revision map and initiate environmental studies and review, prior to the development process. ITEM EXPLANATION; The existing Macario Master Plan was originally completed by Iwanaga Associates in December of 1981. In an effort to update the existing plan and bring it into conformance with contemporary recreational trends, the 1988 Parks and Recreational Element, and current planning documents (i.e., Circulation Element), staff has prepared a revision to the Iwanaga study. After several staff meetings to discuss the Macario Plan Revision, and to identify desired recreational amenities, preliminary drawings were prepared which essentially sectioned the park design into planning areas. Primary consideration for amenity location within these planning areas as identified in Plan A (Exhibit 1) were based on the following considerations: 1. Relationship of amenity use to landforms and site constraints. 2. Amenity "Use-to-Use" Relationships. The revision process and proposed plans were presented to and discussed by members of the Commissions' Park Site and Facility Planning Committee on December 27, 1988. Staff will present to the Commission the revised conceptual Macario Plan as proposed. In addition to Plan A, staff has prepared "Plan B" which incorporates the study findings of Economic Research Associates Golf Course feasibility study for Macario Canyon. The preparation of this alternative plan comes as a result of Councils direction pursuant to ERA'S presentation in February 1987. Plan "B" will be discussed as part of AB#189-7 contained in this month's agenda packet. : FISCAL IMPACT: Z ° Twenty eight million ($28,000,000) dollars for Macario Canyon construction and loan payments has been identified in the Capital Improvement program budget for 1998+ EXHIBITS; (J zO ^ 1. Report - Macario Park Master Plan Revision Ou 0045 MACARIO CANYON PARK PUN REVISION STUDY CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JANUARY 1989 0046 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. STUDY OUTLINE pg. 1 2. GOAL #1 - CURRENT RECREATIONAL NEEDS pg. 2 3. GOAL n - LAND USE PLAN pg. 3 4. GOAL n - COMPARISON OF PLANS pg. 6 EXHIBITS: I. Study Area Map II. Acreage Chart III. Land Use Plan IV. Comparison List of Recreation Uses (1981 Plan vs. Revised Plan) V. Shopping List of Recreational Uses 0047 MACARIO CANYON PARK PLAN REVISION STUDY STUDY OUTLINE GOALS , GOAL II Identify current recreational needs that would be compatible both functionally and environmentally with the project site. GOAL 12 Develop a revised Land Use Plan ("PLAN A - CITY WIDE COMMUNITY PARK") to accommodate updated recreational priorities and consider any new information about the site (i.e., revised road alignments) in the design of the new plan. GOAL 13 Compare the existing Master Plan (1981 Iwanaga) and the revised Master Plan ("Plan A - City Wide Community Park"). STUDY AREAS (Refer to Exhibit I) 1. Macario Canyon (City owned) - 288 acres. 2. HUB Park (City leased) ± 92 acres. *3. SDG&E (area with no lease located between Macario and HUB Park) ± 28 acres). * SDG&E has indicated that no new area will be leased to the City. Therefore any acreage used in this area (i.e., for a link between Macario and the HUB) must be subtracted from the HUB Park site on a one to one basis. 00- GOAL II - IDENTIFY CURRENT RECREATIONAL NEEDS (PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT) The following recreational needs have been identified that update and expand upon the program development in the 1981 Master Plan: A. GOLF COURSE There is interest, through the Carlsbad Golf Association and other interested citizens, in a public golf course. There are currently three sites being studied for possible location of a golf course; 1. The "County Site" located northeast of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino. 2. Lake Calavera 3. Macario Canyon NOTE: A separate report has been prepared to analyze the golf course plans. B. SPORTS COMPLEX There has been and continues to be a demand for playfields by local organized sports groups. C. AMPHITHEATER/CULTURAL ARTS CENTER The Arts Commission and citizen groups have been seeking a permanent location for the performing and visual arts. D. TENNIS COMPLEX There has been interest shown through local tennis players in seeking a location for a complex of tennis courts somewhere in the City. E. MISCELLANEOUS AMENITIES The previously adopted Macario Canyon Park Master Plan identified compatible uses for the project site based on then current recreational interests and consultant input. The Park and Recreation Department staff has re-evaluated, expanded upon, and updated these uses based on current recreational needs. h Based on the recreational needs identified above, a "shopping list" of amenities was taken into consideration in the program development for the revised Macario Canyon Park Plan (See Exhibit V). 0049 GOAL 12 - DEVELOP A REVISED PARK PLAN (LAND USE PLAN) There has been extensive previous studies done on Macario Canyon Park: 1. Development Plan. Macario Canyon Park (Iwanaga Associates, 1981) 2. Macario Canyon Park, E.I.R. (Larry Seeman Associates, 1982) 3. Development Feasibility of a Public Golf Course at Macario Canyon Park (ERA, 1987) These reports outline in detail opportunities and constraints of the project site, land use feasibility and economics of the respective plans. The plan produced for this study takes into account opportunities and constraints, including environmental considerations identified in previous documents. Rather than duplicate information already set forth in previous documents, it is the purpose of this report to use the existing information and update the land use plan according to current recreational needs in the City of Carlsbad. The Revised Macario Canvon Park Plan (Refer to Exhibit III) "PLAN A - CITY WIDE COMMUNITY PARK" This plan offers a wide range of recreational amenities including active sports, passive areas, cultural, and nature/educational uses. The intent of this plan is to provide the type of uses typically found in regional parks servicing diverse recreational needs such as Balboa Park in San Diego or Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The Plan strives to group similar and compatible recreational uses together in conjunction with distinct physical areas defined by landform and constraints. 0050 The Plan enacts the program developed through the process outlined in Goal #1 by designated uses per study area and special "Planning Areas". MACARIO CANYON STUDY AREA (288 acres): PLANNING AREA fl Canyon floor: predominantly active athletic uses (soccer fields, ballfields, tennis, hardcourt basketball and volleyball) as well as some passive uses (controlled group camping and riparian preserve). PLANNING AREA #2 West and south facing slopes and valleys: predominantly cultural/educational recreational uses (conference center, amphitheater, and cultural arts center) with a few picnic sites. PLANNING AREA #3 North and east facing slopes and valleys: predominantly passive recreational uses (botanical gardens, and picnicking). HUB PARK STUDY AREA (± 92 acres): PLANNING AREA #4 Bluff Top: limited active uses under powerlines (soccer fields) and nature/educational and passive uses along bluff top (interpretive center and picnicking). PLANNING AREA #5 Lagoon shoreline and beaches: predominantly passive recreational uses along shoreline (limited access boardwalk for birdwatching, etc., beaches and picnicking) and a boat launching site at the western end of the site. SDG&E STUDY AREA (± 28 acres): No major uses are proposed due to major constraints (steep slopes, powerlines, Cannon Road and riparian habitat) and the lack of ownership or current lease agreement. A trail system will link Macario Canyon to the HUB area along the wetlands passing under the proposed Cannon Road bridge. Due to the constraints, the only vehicular connection between Macario and the HUB 1s through the proposed Cannon Road. NOTE: Major circulation routes including the vehicular, bike and a pedestrian trail system will make connections to the various planning areas where feasible and are shown on the plan. OOo Plan A is a "Land Use Concept Plan" Intended to show in a general way design concepts outlining the ma.ior recreational uses. It is a tool used to determine the direction to pursue further studies. The next step in the process would be: 1. Refine the Land Use Plan into a Master Plan which would more precisely define the location and nature of the program elements. 2. Based on the Master Plan, conduct environmental studies. 0052 GOAL 13 - COMPARE PLANS EXISTING 1981 MAC ARID CANYON PARK MASTER PLAN vs. REVISED MACARIO CANYON PARK PLAN ("CITY-WIDE COMMUNITY PARK, PLAN A") . The general character of the two plans remains the same in that both promote a wide variety of recreational experiences while protecting the aesthetic and environmentally sensitive character of the site. The following are areas where changes occur: STUDY AREA The revised study area does not include the Kelly property, (± 50 acres). This land is required to be retained and enhanced as part of private development since the 1981 Master Plan. LAND USE (See Exhibit IV for a complete comparison list of uses). The major changes are: 1. Cultural Recreation - Increased emphasis on the cultural aspect of recreation through the addition of an amphitheater and cultural center. The amphitheater is shown at the previous site of the athletic center and tennis courts (it is the current plan to locate the athletic centers in the community parks that will service each quadrant such as Stagecoach - . Community Park and Calavera Hills Community Park). &M& rj^^x , 6Lfa^)U/uc * 2. HUB Area - Location of a soccer field under the powerlines and nature interpretive center in place of concession/view area. The agricultural use has been recommended to be eliminated. 3. Privitization De-emphasized - Although there are still opportunities for private participation (i.e., conference center, boat launch and restaurant) uses that indicate solely private participation such as convenience commercial, artisan village, and concession stand have been dropped. (Certainly the idea that 2/3 of the development and operating costs for Macario Canyon Park recommended in the 1981 Master Plan is no longer realistic under the revised plan). 0003 CIRCULATION 1. Cannon Road - The alignment stays basically the same, however, the Iwanaga Plan assumes a dike crossing through the wetlands. The new plan is for a bridge crossing (30' above existing wetlands at one point). The environmental impacts of Cannon Road have been dealt with separately from park planning issues in this study. 2. Faraday Road - Faraday was previously shown as a secondary park access. It is now the primary park access and is classified as a "collector street" on the General Plan's Circulation Element. The intent of the Faraday collector is to divert some of the traffic off of Palomar Airport Road through the park to Cannon Road then westward, to 1-5. This causes an adverse impact to the park but was felt to be a necessary component of the Circulation Element of the City. The previous primary park access road, Macario Canyon Road (a.k.a. Kelly Road) which entered the park at the southwest corner via College Boulevard, has been eliminated. This road is felt to be too steep and would create too much grading to be a desirable access. The Kelly Road alignment now veers westward at the southern boundary of the park and travels to the west of the park finally connecting to the proposed Cannon Road. 0054 EXHIBITS OOoti * * * LLI CC Q 005D tr ca DUH ca u Cd•J CQ OhJw> Ed Q aEd2 Ou EH Ed Ed CQ& <2 CU O Oa J H 2 EdEd O o E" QD CdEH «CO < oV> Oin If)ID r-n CO CO a\ o•H ^f)un)CQa oV 00 in CM 0> H CM H CO H OCO CO CM aaca H en* VO OCM H H HKXH CO CO Ed« w COo a j x < QEH D g& Q Cd W2 iHi wEd O 0057 EXISTING MASTER PLAN vs. REVISED LAND USE PLAN 1981 MASTER PLAN PI ayfields Interpretive Center Boating Facility Beaches/Lagoon Access Nature Study Boardwalk Viewpoints Park Service Yard Botanical Center Picnicking Conference Center Trails Camping (Hike-in Picnic/Scout Camp) Riparian Preserve Corridor Tennis Wetland Preserve *Agricultural Preserve Concession/Viewpoint ^Convenience Commercial Controlled Park Entry *Artisans Village *Athletic Center *View Restaurants REVISED PLAN PLAN A Citv Wide Community Park Playfields Interpretive Center Boating Facility Beaches/Lagoon Access Nature Study Boardwalk Viewpoints Park Service Yard Botanical Center Picnicking Conference Center Trails Camping (Group) Riparian Preserve Corridor Tennis $-\i_ Wetland Preserve (offsite) +Amph1theater ^Cultural Center *ELIMINATED IN THE REVISED PLAN 0059+NEW USES (Not Found In '81 Plan) EXHIBIT IV SHOPPING LIST OF RECREATIONAL AMMENITIES MAJOR USES! Soccer fields (full size) Ballfields (youth and adult) Amphitheatre Cultural Arts center Olympic Volleyball Center Camping (group) Tennis Community center (without gym) Conference center Botanical garden/tree farm Park Service Yard Restaurant Boating facility Picnic (group) Swimming Interpretive/Nature Center SECONDARY USES (TO BE LOCATED IN OR AROUND MAJOR USES) Trails 1. Cycling 2. Jogging 3. Cross country Hard court - basketball sand volleyball Caretakers residence Playground (totlot) Group r.nt.l. , QQQQ Picnic areas EXHIBIT V t H :H