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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
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EXHIBITS:
1. Villages of La Costa Master Plan Introduction
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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.
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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.
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