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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-01-24; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMINUTES OF MEETING OF RLSBAD PARKS. RECREATION. .AGE & TREE COMMISSION January 24. 1955 The Commissioners met at 7:15 P. M. in the Municipal Building with the Planning Commission. Present, in addition to the Planning Com- mission members were: Chairman Felt, and Commissioners Nielsen, dines, and Christiansen. The Planning Commission asked for recommendations from the Parks, Recreation, Beach, & Tree Commission regarding parks and beaches in connection with the preparation of the master plan. Mrs. Felt called upon Coinm. Christiansen to explain the thinking of the Commission with reference to the cove/ recreation area. A wall map in the room was used to point out the area of a oove on the north of the lagoon immediately east of the freeway, which the Commission had decided would be a desir- able location for a future park-beach development. It was the concen- sus of opinion that this area should be considered for city ownership. Planning Commission Chairman Cockrill asked if there had been any discussion of the accretion left on the beach as a result of dredg- ing. Mrs* Christiansen replied that the matter had been discussed at the January 4th meeting with Mr. Kenyon, State Division of Parks, and J. Hennessey, State Land Commission, with the understanding that the accretion belongs to the State of California, but that arrangements would have to be made with the S. D« Gas & Electric Co. in order to secure permission for the public to cross their property in order to reach the beach area. It was also understood that the accretion prop- erty in question would have to be transferred to the State Division of Parks by the State Land Commission before tho Divd-sttnr~af Parks—by—the S*ajfee-L«HMl Gofflais&iefi before the Division of Parks could legally police and protect it. Mayor McClellan intimated that easement arrangements * could be worked out with the Gas & Electric Company. Chairman Cockrill requested that the PBR&T Commission send the Planning Commission a memorandum of recommendations concerning parks; the Planning Commission, in turn, would incorporate into the Master Plan those recommendations if they seemed advisable. The PBR&T Commission adjourned to its own meeting, where Comms. Westree and McClellan later joined those present at the meeting. Mayor McClellan further informed the PBR&T Commission about the meeting that he and Col. Dunne had with Mr. Sherwin of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company., mentioning that he had asked Mr. Sherwin what he thought would be the reception of the Sas & Electric Co. would be to a request for an easement over the beach property. Mr. Sherwin replied that the deposited land was not theirs and that he felt the Company would be happy to make this easement, thereby relieving them of the re- sponsibility and care of this section. Mayor McClellan asked the Com- mision if it had considered requesting that the beach south of Terra- mar to the south City boundary be designated as State Park property. Discussion ensued and a decision was reached to include this portion together with the newly filled section south of the mouth of the lagoon to Tierra del Oro, and the small triangular portion filled inrrecentn dredging immediately north of an adjacent to the north rock jetty in- stalled by the Gas & Electric Co. at the mouth of the lagoon, in the recommendation memorandum to the Planning Commission. It was also de- cided that a map, marked for easy identification, be forwarded with the memorandum. Mayor McClellan suggested that a copy of the map and memorandum should be sent to the Harbor Commission for information and consideration. A discussion was held regarding the removal fcf trees on Elm Avenue and the Mayor was asked for information on the subject. He told the Commission that it appeared necessary that the street be widenfed, because of present traffic at the peak hours and because of the antici- pated increase of traffic. Money from the State Gas Tax fund were to be used for all of the work except replacement of trees and installa- tion of sidewalks. If not used for this project, the money could not be used for other than major street improvement. The trees appear to be a definite hazard to present and future building and jeopardize the willingness of builders and investors to risk construction under their heavy and eitending growth. The Commission, although regretting the removal of trees so beautiful, felt that the need was definite and that further cutting of the roots would only increase the hazard. Comm. Nielsen moved and Comm. Westree seconded that it be recommended to the City Council that the eucalyptus trees on Elm Avenue between the freeway and Carlsbad Blvd., be removed for street widening, and that the trees be replaced as soon as possible with Palm or other suitable trees; that the trees are considered a hazard to present and future increased traf- fic. The motion was carried. The letter written by Mrs. Stuart to Mr. Prout of the Gas & Electric Co. was read, inwhich she requested information regarding their plans for beautification of the grounds and plant. No answer has as yet been received. Discussion ensued regarding planting of trees in various sec- tions of town. Comm. MeClellan reported on the intention of the Carlsbad Highlands residents to plant flowering eucalyptus trees in the parkways. It was suggested that continued articles in the paper might encourage other areas to action and Comm. Westree volunteered to prepare an art- icle containing more detailed descriptions of the desirable trees, and to seek the cooperation of the Carlsbad Journal in stimulating inter- est by printing the article or series of articles. It was reported that the Buena Vista Gardens area is still interested in planting parkway trees, but as yelt has made no definite choice. Comm. Nielsen presented a sketch of Holiday Park, showing the Womans Club property, showing the possible development of an anticipated addition of the Tillman property on Pio Pico to the park site, and show- ing a plan for parking and development of the area. The meeting was adjourned at about 10:30 P. M. Respectfully submitted, G. C. McCLELLAN, Secretary of the Parks, GV Recreation, Beach & Tree Commission