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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; 501-3; Villages of La Costa Master PlanPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION -AGENDA BILL AB# 501 -3 TITLE : INFO MTG. DATE: 5-21-01 VILLAGES OF LA COSTA MASTER PLAN MORROW DEVEL./ ARBUCKLE 0 ACTION STAFF: BEVERLY RECOMMENDED ACTION : Accept an update on the Villages of La Costa Master Plan, question and comment as appropriate. ITEM EXPLANATION : Fred Arbuckle, President of Morrow Development has requested to address the Commission regarding the processing and development of the Villages of La Costa Master Plan. It is through this master planned development that the City of Carlsbad will acquire the Alga Norte Park site. Staff and the master plan applicant (Mr. Arbuckle) will be available to answer specific questions related to the overall development and/or how that development will interface with the Alga Norte Park site. - EXHIBITS: 1. Villages of La Costa Master Plan Introduction ,- VILLAGES OF LA COSTA M4STER PLAN 1.3 Project Description The Master Plan area includes approximately 1,867 acres located in the southeast quadrant of Carlsbad and is divided into three distinct villages. Exhibit 1-3 indicates the regional location of the project, while Exhibit 1-2 demonstrates the physical relationship of the three villages. 1.3.1 La Costa Greens While the La Costa Greens Village takes advantage of views of the natural open space of the HCP/OMSP Area, the adjoining La Costa Resort Golf Course serves to set a more formal tone for the community. Designed to blend the individual neighborhoods of the village with the landscape rich sunounding communities, the 660 acres of La Costa Greens will prove compatible with the regional character of the City of Carlsbad. The La Costa Greens Village Developmen<Plan provides for a maximum of 1,038 homes, offering a variety of housing types, many with golf and open space views. A pedestrian trail system will link the individual neighborhoods, open space areas and the other villages of the Master Plan area. Primary access to the village will be via Alga Road and El Camino Real. 1.3.2 La Costa Ridge The 493-acre La Costa Ridge Village rises above the HCP/OMSP Area and embraces the character of the natural open space. The individual neighborhoods of the village are designed to appreciate the view potential of the landforms and enhance the natural character of the community. The village trail system provides controlled public resource appreciation opportunities of the habitat areas. The La Costa Ridge Village Development Plan allows for a maximum of 320 homes, ranging from large custom home sites to progressive multi-family housing products. Access to the village will be via El Fuerte Street to the northwest and Melrose to the east. 1-6 JHA\VLC MP EXHIBIT 1 f-. ”. * *. I December, 2000 I""""- 1 VILLAGES OF LA COSTA MASTER PLAN 1.3.3 La Costa Oaks The Lz Costa Oaks Village is also set adjacent to the large landform-rich HCP/OMSP Conserved Habitat open area. This predominately lowland community of 7 12 acres takes its name from the stand of mature oaks that - graces the portal of the village's recreation center and greenbelt system. La Costa Oaks will feature a pedestrian trail system linking the individual neighborhoods and recreation areas to encourage public interaction and appreciation of the natural resources of the surrounding area. La Costa Oaks will provide a maximum of 1,032 homes and offer a variety of housing types. 1-8 JHA\VLC MP