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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 697-4; Veteran's Memorial ParkPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB#/^<T7--4MTGO*,- 1^-97 "~^EPT ^-bP TITLE : VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE (ACTION) RECOMMENDED ACTION : Discuss issues related to the update of Veteran's Memorial Park, direct staff accordingly. ITEM EXPLANATION : At last months Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission endorsed a preliminary design concept for the Carlsbad Golf course project, to utilize a portion of Veteran's Memorial Park (VMP) for the golf layout. The Commission voted unanimously to endorse this concept. During that meeting, there was general discussion about the need to update the current VMP Master Plan to reflect changes that have occurred since that plan was developed in 1989. Some of the changes that significantly effect the current plan are: • Expansion of the riparian creek vegetation and new, more strict environmental regulations, that will eliminate the active ball fields in the canyon floor. • Changes in recreational trends, possibly eliminating the need to develop a second large tennis complex (in addition to the one scheduled for Poinsettia Park). -- The inclusion of the golf course in VMP. " The inclusion of wetland mitigation for Cannon Road in VMP. Current planning efforts in progress that will also effect the park plan include: • Carlsbad Golf Course • South Shore Planning Study • Habitat Management Plan • Carlsbad Ranch Staff will discuss the options for updating the plan. EXHIBITS: 1. Marcario Canyon Park (VMP) Master Plan 2. City Council Agenda Bill: Marcario Canyon Park 17 CIT OF CARLSBAD — AGEND, 3ILL MTG. 3/7/89 DEPT. TITLE: MACARIO CANYON PARK PLAN REVISION DEPT. HD CITYATTY CITY MGRf o< oo RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and comment on the Macario Canyon Park Plan Revision Study. Direct staff to finalize the Master Plan and initiate environmental review prior to the actual development phase of the project. ITEM EXPLANATION; The existing Macario Master Plan was originally completed by Iwanaga Associates in December of 1981. In an effort to update the 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. The revised plan was developed through information from previous studies, citizen and staff input. From the information gathered, a revised Land Use Plan was developed ("City Wide Community Park, Plan A", Exhibit III) On December 27, 1988, the revised plan was reviewed by the Park and Recreation Commission's Park Site and Facility Planning Committee. On January 16, 1989 staff presented the plan to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the Macario Canyon Park Plan Revision Study and direct staff to finalize the Master Plan and initiate environmental review prior to the actual development phase. In addition, Plan A, staff has prepared "Plan B" or "City Wide Community Park/Golf Course Plan." This plan is part of a report that analyzes three alternative sites for a golf course within the City. That report will be discussed in a separate Agenda Bill. FISCAL IMPACT: 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+ 19 EXHIBIT 2 AB# Page 2 EXHIBITS! Attachments: Macario Master Plan Revision Study Exhibits: I. Study Area Map II. Acreage Chart III. Land Use Plan IV. 1981 Iwanaga Master Plan V. Comparison List of Recreation Uses (1981 Plan vs. Revised Plan) VI. Shopping List of Recreation Uses 20 i ! MACARIO CANYON PARK PLAN REVISION STUDY CITY OF CARLSBAD PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEBRUARY 1989 ATTACHMENT 21 •j Q TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. STUDY OUTLINE pg. 1 2. GOAL #1 - CURRENT RECREATIONAL NEEDS pg. 2 3. GOAL #2 - LAND USE PLAN pg. 3 4. GOAL #3 - COMPARISON OF PLANS pg. 6 EXHIBITS; I. Study Area Map II. Acreage Chart III. Land Use Plan IV. 1981 Iwanaga Master Plan V. Comparison List of Recreation Uses (1981 Plan vs. Revised Plan) VI. Shopping List of Recreational Uses MACARIO CANYON PARK PLAN REVISION STUDY STUDY OUTLINE GOALS GOAL #1 Identify current recreational needs that would be compatible both functionally and environmentally with the project site. GOAL #2 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 study area and future road alignments) in the design of the new plan. GOAL #3 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 current lease agreement 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 circulation link between Macario and the HUB) must be subtracted from the HUB Park site on a one to one basis. 23 o 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 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. 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). 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 previously, 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. The Plan enacts the program developed through the process outlined in Goal #1 by designating uses per major study areas and the sub-category of special "Planning Areas". MACARIO CANYON STUDY AREA (288 acres): PLANNING AREA #1 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 U Bluff Top: limited active uses under powerlines (one soccer field) 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 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 is via 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. o o 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. GOAL 13 - COMPARE PLANS EXISTING 1981 HACARIO CANYON PARK MASTER PLAN vs. REVISED MACARID 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 wetlands property immediately east of the lagoon and north of Macario Canyon, (+ 50 acres). This land was required to be retained and enhanced as a condition of the Kelly Ranch project 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 (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). 2. HUB Area - Location of a soccer field under the powerlines and nature interpretive center in place of concession/view area. The agricultural use shown in the '81 plan 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). 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 are being 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 previously designated "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. 7 29 11 EXHIBIT I CITY WIDE COMMUNITY PARK - PLAN A ACREAGE FIGURES STUDY DEVELOPABLE *ENVIRONMENTALLY TOTAL (non-constrained^ CONSTRAINED % DEVELOPABLE Macario 288 144 144 50% HUB 92 37 55 40% - SUBTOTAL **SDG&E 380 28 181 199 21 48% 25% TOTAL STUDY AREA 408 188 220 46% * INCLUDES: SLOPE OVER 25%, SENSITIVE VEGETARIAN, ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES, UNSTABLE GEOLOGY AND POWERLINE FACILITY CONSTRAINTS ** NO USES PROPOSED IN THIS AREA EXHIBIT II 3• ^ .rororo co rorsjroro-t-v-t-*-*-t -1-1-1 mX BJ >i o •5* O i Q)CO m !H J !3SiSSi < w p3 liof»5| > inen a =3 EXISTING MASTER PLAN vs. REVISED LAND USE PLAN 1981 MASTER PLAN Playfields 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 City 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 Wetland Preserve (offsite) +Amphitheater ^Cultural Center *ELIMINATED IN THE REVISED PLAN +NEW USES (Not Found In '81 Plan) EXHIBIT V SHOPPING LIST OF RECREATIONAL AMMENITIES i 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 rentals n^ Picnic areas EXHIBIT VI KEITH BEVERLY\ PARKS & RECREATION JUNES, 1997 TO: MAYOR LEWIS and COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: Planning Director SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 4,1997: 1. CT 96-03/PUD 96-03/HDP 96-03/SDP 96-04 - PACIFIC VIEW ESTATES - The request for approval of an Amended Mitigated Negative Declaration, Tentative Tract Map, Planned Development Permit, Hillside Development Permit and Site Development Plan to subdivide 8.52 gross acres into 26 single-family lots, 3 lots to provide legal access to adjacent properties and 4 open space lots, for a total of 33 lots on the property was-continued to June 18,1997 (5-0-1, Compas absent/Heineman abstained). Four of the single-family units are proposed to include second dwelling units. The property is located on the north side of Carlsbad Village Drive at Donna Drive, in Local Facilities Management Zone 1. 2) ZCA 96-04/LCPA 96-01 - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE - A Zone Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment to revise the City's Hillside Development Ordinance and Uses Generally regulations (Chapters 21.95 and 21.53 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to: (1) streamline the Hillside Development Permit process, (2) clarify and simplify the Hillside Development Ordinance to make it more user friendly, and (3) incorporate new development standards to address identified Ordinance issue areas was continued to June 18,1997 (6-0). 3) CUP 96-26/CDP 96-15 - BATIQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION INFORMATION CENTER- By a 6-0 vote, the Commission approved a Negative Declaration, Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow the continued placement and operation of a 528 square foot modular information center operated by the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation on property generally located north of Batiquitos Lagoon, between Gabbiano Lane and Batiquitos Drive in Local Facilities Management Zone 19. 4) MP 177(RVGPA 96-02/LCPA 96-02 - AVIARA PLANNING AREA 23 - The Commission recommended approval (6-0) of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation on a 18.3 acre parcel (Planning Area 23) from Neighborhood Commercial to Residential Medium Density and a Master Plan Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment to change the allowed uses and development standards of Planning Area 23 from neighborhood commercial to attached multifamily residential, on property generally located north of Aviara Parkway, both east and west of Black Rail Court, in Local Facilities Management Zone 19. c: City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant to the City Manager Department Heads Sue Spickard/Keith Beverly Connie Beardsley, Mgr. Arts Office DAVID BRADSTREFT May 30, 1997 Wftl^/./iTj Community Ser. Dircclor•-• TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF MAY 29, 1997 The following represents a summary of the Design Review Board meeting held on May 27, 1997: RP/CDP 97-01 - CONVERSION OF MEDICAL OFFICE TO COFFEE HOUSE (STARBUCKS) The Design Review Board held a public hearing to consider an application for a Minor Redevelopment and Coastal Development Permit to allow for the conversion of a medical office to a coffee house (Starbucks) at 2924 Carlsbad Boulevard. Due to an illness in the family, Board Member Savary was unable to attend the hearing. Member Marquez was not able to vote on the matter due to a conflict of interest. Subsequently, there were only three members eligible to take action on the subject permit - Welshons, Compas and Scheer. Because the ordinance establishing the Board requires a vote of 3 affirmative votes to approve any action, the three remaining voting members were required to be unanimous in order to approve or deny the permit. Members Compas and Scheer were in support of approving the permit with some amended conditions, which were accepted by Member Welshons during the meeting. However, after continued discussion and based on the fact that the Board could not adjust the parking requirement for the project at a later date if deemed necessary, Member Welshons ultimately decided that she could not approve the permit. When the vote was taken, Member Welshons voted "no" and Members Compas and Scheer voted "yes"; this created a 2 to 1 vote which effectively resulted in an "inaction" on the permit. Board Member Compas then made a motion to continue the item until Member Savary could be present to cast her vote, which would result in either a 2 to 2 vote (to deny) or a 3 to 1 vote (to approve). The applicant was asked to comment on the proposed continuance. The applicant indicated that his preference was for the Board to vote to deny the project so that he could move forward and appeal the decision directly to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission, rather than continue the matter to another Board meeting. The applicant felt that the project would be appealed by the opponents if approved by the Board. Therefore, he believed that it was most appropriate to move forward and ask the Commission for a decision as soon as possible. Although Members Compas and Scheer did not wish to deny the project, they agreed at the request of the applicant in order to move the project forward. The Board denied (3-0) the application for the minor redevelopment/coastal development permit. The decision will be appealed by the applicant to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission. EVAN E. BECKER Housing and Redevelopment Director c: City Manager City Attorney Assistant City Manager Financial Management Director Assistant to the City Manager Community Development Director Department Heads DAVID BRADSTREET PARKS & RECREATION May 15, 1997 TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: City Engineer SUMMARY OF ACTION ITEMS FROM BEACH EROSION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MAY 15, 1997 Y,. 4. 5. NAVY HOMEPORTING PROJECT: Staff member Jantz reported that the draft Environment Impact Assessment is out for preliminary review. The Navy is currently processing permits to allow for deposition on Carlsbad's beaches later this year. SHORELINE EROSION COMMITTEE: Due to time constraints, this item was continued to the June 10, 1997 meeting. Committee member Howes will report on the Shoreline Erosion Committee meeting of May 8,1997. OLD BUSINESS: • Discussion on Groins - Roy Latas, past president of the Surfrider's Association talked to the Committee about Beach Nourishment and enhancement. The Surfrider Association's objects to installing hard structures. The Committee suggested that the Surfrider Association attend Sandag Shoreline Erosion meetings and also send letters of support for Assembly Bill 1228, The Beach Enhancement Act. NEW BUSINESS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Member Macklin asked "Should the Beach Erosion Committee get involved in increasing the lifeguards services for Carlsbad?" His concern with future widening of the beach with additional sand will increase crowds demanding more services for Public Safety. Chief SLifeguard, Denny Stouffer discussed the current Life Guard Services and the cost of a proposed increase in services. PUBLIC COMMENT: None BBS, P.E. igmeer c:City Manager Community Development Director Assistant City Manager Financial Management Director Assistant to the City Manager Department Heads City of Carlsbad Community Services Department May 23, 1997 Robert Wilkinson Board Vice President Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation P. O. Box 4004 Carlsbad CA 92018 Dear Bob, On behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission, I have been requested to respond to you regarding the status of the AHL Foundation's request before the Commission to initiate a full and thorough analysis of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon's potential to provide recreation activities for the citizens of Carlsbad. As you are aware, the Commission's initial recommendation was to defer any action on the Foundation's request pending a decision by the City Council to define the area associated with the Resolution of Intention (ROI) to study the south shore of the AHL. Secondly, as part of the Council's discussion on the ROI and ultimate decision to study the South Shore only, Council directed staff to return with the types of issues which would be identified as part of a Recreational Management Plan for the AHL. On May 13, 1997, City staff returned to the Council with scoping considerations and study issues relative to a management plan. The enclosed City Council Agenda Bill outlines the issues identified in the Foundation's request to the Parks and Recreation Commission as well as additional areas of consideration suggested by City staff. By a vote of 3-2, the City Council accepted the staff report, however, they took no action in directing staff to initiate a lagoon study at this time. On May 19, 1997, the Parks and Recreation Commission addressed the issue of the Foundations' request, and directed staff to inform the Foundation of the City Council's recommendation. Consequently, at this time the Commission will not be initiating an in-depth analysis of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. If I can be of further assistance to you with regards to this matter. Please contact me at 434-2825. incerely, ' KEITH BEVERL Sr. Management Analyst c: Assistant City Manager Community Services Director Planning Director AHL - File PRC - File 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive • Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989 • (619) 434-2825 • FAX (619) 434-7185 ©