HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 392-5; Larwin ParkPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
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LARWIN PARK
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Plan C, direct staff to forward the recommendation to the City Council for
their consideration and to proceed with the development of Larwin Park; in
addition, to direct staff to recommend to the City Council to amend the Parks
and Recreation Element of the General Plan to identify additional park
enhancement opportunities in the northeast quadrant.
BACKGROUND:
On February 25, 1991 the Commission adopted the preliminary concept plan for
Larwin Park prepared by Van Dyke Associates. During the design development
and park planning process, additional information was brought forward that
amplified existing concerns and raised the following new issues that would effect
the viability of the approved plan:
• Heightened public concern and expanded scientific research into
possible health hazards of EMF
• Biological report identifying sensitive coastal sage and a pair of
gnatcatchers
• Updated grading figures (indicating quantities in conflict with the
Hillside Development Ordinance)
• Updated cost estimates ($3.5 million or $0.7 million over current CIP
Budget)
Staff presented two (2) additional plans besides the original Van Dyke concept
for Commission consideration:
Plan A - Original Plan (prepared by Van Dyke Associates)"
Plan B - Original Plan less ballfields
Plan C - Major modification (redesign alternative)
These plans were presented to the Commission on August 19,1991 with a
recommendation to adopt Plan C (the major modification alternative).
At this August meeting the Commission and the public expressed the following:
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Cost concerns
Traffic
Ballfield replacement at another site
Site inadequate for park purposes
Need "PLAN D" (place for ballfields)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
EMF issues (some concerned, others not)
Additional tennis courts
Tennis courts (elevation and lighting)
Traffic concerns on Carlsbad Village Drive
Change park name
Cost
Parking adequacy
Add swimming pool
Relocate eastern tot lot
Use Lake Calavera for ballfields
The Commission directed staff to return with PLAN C, addressing the issues and
comments above, and with more specific information on the development of an
alternative site for the ballfields.
PLAN C has been refined to respond to the comments above where possible.
Staff will present the features of PLAN C in detail at the meeting.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Staff is returning the PLAN C (major modification concept) for further
consideration by the Commission.
Staff is recommending that PLAN C be approved because it appears to be the
only viable alternative that will satisfy the majority of concerns.
It is staffs' position that the PLAN C concept will satisfy the Growth Management
park performance requirement.
To mitigate the loss of the active ballfield amenities, it is recommended that the
Commission direct staff to actively pursue identifying additional park acreage in
the Northeast Quadrant and to revise the Park and Recreation Element
accordingly.
It should be noted that recently staff has met with the Northeast Quadrant
development representatives to discuss options for park enhancement. We are
told because of the poor economic environment, the development community
can not commit to specific park land dedication at this time. However, they
would be willing to discuss the idea of dedicating land in lieu of park fees in the
future when they move forward with their master planning process.
In addition staff has met with representatives of Carlsbad Unified School District
in regards to the possible use of the future school site. It was suggested that a
joint use agreement for use of the school fields is probable. However, pending
development of the site, that situation is not likely to take effect for several years.
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In response to the question about using the Larwin property for mitigation
purposes, we have been informed that the site may not be conducive for
environmental mitigation purposes. It should be noted that to get a more
definitive answer more studies are needed in coordination with the wildlife
agencies and the City's HMP.
At the March meeting, staff will present a more detail analysis of the proposal
and will be available for questions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 22-acre Larwin Park has been identified in the CIP to be constructed in fiscal
year 91-92, and $2.7 million has been funded for this project.
PLAN A (Original Plan)
Construction 3.5 million (revised estimate)
M/O $198,000/year
PLAN B (Original Plan less ballfields)
Eliminated from consideration
PLAN C (Major Modification)
Construction *1.4 -1.6 million
M/O $110,000/year
^Preliminary estimates based on conceptual plans.
EXHIBITS:
None
City of Carlsbad
Municipal Project
MEETING NOTICE
LARWIN PARK, CITY OF CARLSBAD
DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1992
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE
(FORMERLY ELM AVENUE)
PURPOSE: THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION WILL BE
REVIEWING SEVERAL ALTERNATIVES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF LARWIN PARK. PUBLIC INPUT IS WELCOME.
LARWIN PARK LOCATION
THE PROPOSED LARWIN PARK IS A 22-ACRE SITE LOCATED GENERALLY
EAST OF EL CAMINO REAL, NORTH OF CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, SOUTH
OF VANCOUVER STREET AND WEST OF CONCORD STREET. ^ ^ 3
2075 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 920O9-1519 • (619) 438-1161