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MEETING OF:
DATE OF MEETING:
TIME OF MEETING:
PLACE OF MEETING:
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
September 17, 1984
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER;
The meeting was called to order by Vice-
Chairperson Donovan at 5:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL;
Present - Vice-Chairperson Donovan,
Commissioners Regan, Popovich,
Cochran, Conti and Dahlquist.
Chairman Wright arrived at 5:08 p.m.
Absent - None.
Also Present - Council Liaison Lewis
Dave Bradstreet, Director P & R
Marsha Backlund Payne, AA
Doug Duncanson, Park Supt.
Jim Goff, Daon Corporation
Bob Ladwig, Rick Engineering
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM;
There was no one present for the open forum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES;
The Minutes of the August 20, 1984, meeting were
approved as amended to show Commissioner Regan as
the motion maker on the last item on Page 5.
Chairman Wright arrived and took over the chairing
of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA;
The grant application was added to New Business.
The school district request of 42 acres for future
high school was added to the Agenda by Dave
Bradstreet.
Dave Bradstreet asked to change the order of the
Agenda and take up Item B first. The consensus of
the Commission was to concur with this request.
Dave Bradstreet requested Stagecoach Park Grading
be an action item instead of informational.
Chairman Wright asked the consensus of the
Commission and it was unanimous to make this an
action item.
Commissioner Dahlquist stated she wanted to expand
on Item C.
The Joint City Council Meeting was added to
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS for discussion.
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Dahlquist
Conti
Cochran
Popovich
Regan
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September 17, 1984 COMMISSIONERS
The Commission approved the Agenda as amended.
Commissioner Popovich was designated as the Scribe
for this meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS;
Stagecoach Park Grading
Dave Bradstreet, Director of Parks and Recreation,
gave the staff report, using a wall map to show
the proposed park site. The park will have 28
acres eventually; the first dedication was 15
acres and every subdivision thereafter will be
dedicated on a two to one ratio.
Mr. Bradstreet pointed out the historical site in
the park and stated that would be approximately in
the middle of the park. He then explained that
the applicant needed to grade upon a portion of
the park property that is now a drainage area. He
added the development of Stagecoach Park has been
accelerated and the City is getting access to the
area and swapping land with the owner. Mr.
Bradstreet used a map to show the proposed
development of the park and the portion of the
park now owned by the City, where extensive
grading and/or filling would be needed. By
exchanging deeds and taking the other portion of
the park land, the City will be able to develop
the park faster. The owner wants to grade a slope
onto the park land, which will not hurt the
usability of the park. The road has now been
oiled by the owner. Mr. Bradstreet stated Council
had directed him to accelerate the grading, access
and swapping of land. Also, the City will have
permission to grade onto the parcel of land that
they will no longer own. He stated the major
problem was the drainage ditch, which was
completely on the City property and would have
been the City's responsibility. The owner has
agreed to put in the drainage ditch in return for
being able to grade the slope. There will be no
loss of land to the City—just unusable land being
graded into a slope.
In answer to Commission question regarding the cost
of the drainage ditch, Mr. Ladwig, of Rick
Engineering, stated that could not be determined
until the design was made—and when the final
design is made, the cost will be ascertained.
Commissioner Dahlquist asked when the other part
of the park becomes the City's, and Mr. Bradstreet
answered when the subdivisions come in, according
to how much they owe to the City.
In answer to a question as to whether the City had
access to the park, Mr. Bradstreet answered there
was access, just not graded or oiled.
Wright
Donovan
Dahlquist
Conti
Cochran
Popovich
Regan
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September 17, 1984 COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Jim Goff, Daon Corporation, spoke to the
Commission, stating he represents the applicant for
the project—but they are not the developers. He
gave the background of the project and how the park
element was changed to large community parks, which
then led to Stagecoach Park being 28 acres of land
dedicated to the City.
Mr. Goff stated Daon Corporation prepared the
conceptual drawing of the park, but if the City
wanted active sports, they had deed to the wrong
end of the park. The east end would be better for
that. At the present time, the City is reviewing
the possibility of swapping the deeds to give the
City the east portion of the park. Also, Daon put
in the road and oiled it in response to the City's
needs. Mr. Goff stated the City has had this
parcel of land since 1979, and nothing has been
done, since the City did not have the money to
develop the park. He added that they could not
grade the park area, since they are not the
developers and would not be doing the grading.
However, they were open to discuss the use of that
unowned parcel for placing dirt graded from the
City-owned parcel.
Mr. Goff stated the active recreation areas would
not be affected or diminished by the grading of the
slope. In answer to Commission question about
losing an acre of land, Mr. Goff reiterated the
fact that the City would not lose any of the 28
acres.
Mr. Bradstreet again explained the trading of
parcels for the Commissioners and explained the
slope will head south with a two to one ratio.
Commissioner Donovan asked who would maintain the
slopes and Mr. Goff said the requirement is that
the developer will respond to that—and it should
be clarified before the City Council.
Mr. Bob Ladwig, Rick Engineering, referred to the
mistakes in the newspapers, and used a wall map
showing a cross-section of the slope area. He
stated the drainage improvements that need to be
put in there would be the City's responsbility. It
could not be moved off onto any other property.
Mr. Ladwig again stated it would be to the City's
advantage to allow this slope to be graded in
return for the drainage ditch.
Mr. Goff stated the land at that point is not
usable land, and the property line would be at the
top of the slope.
Marty Orenyak, Director of Building and Planning,
stated there can be no increase in density for the
proposed project. If they didn't get the slope,
they could readjust the buildings and redesign the
wall and get everything in. He stated that giving
the developer this slope did give them an advantage
by giving them more open space.
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Dave Bradstreet stated he wanted to respond to
Daon and stated the City had the land at
Stagecoach, but no money to develop it. There is
some money in District Four, and he has
recommended that be used to start developing
Stagecoach. As to the grading, Mr. Bradstreet
stated it was his responsibility to get assistance
on the grading, and that will come upon
completion. He recommended approval of the
developer's grading plan, because it did not
adversely affect the park. The addition of the
drainage ditch will alleviate the City having to
spend money to build that ditch. Mr. Bradstreet
reiterated the City will not lose one acre—that
it is only the changing of the configuration of
land from one slope to another.
Mr. Bradstreet stated he would apply for grants
when the time was right.
Commissioner Donovan again asked about the
maintenance of the bank, and Mr. Bradstreet stated
he had discussed this with Mr. Ladwiq and Mr. Goff
and any slopes on the City's land should be
landscaped, irrigated, planted and maintained by
the property owner and maintained by the
homeowners association. He stated this was not in
the conditions, and he had notified the property
owner and wrote a memorandum to Engineering and
Planning for the property owner to maintain. This
will be discussed at Council.
Parks and Recreation Commission accepted the Daon
grading plan with inclusion of landscaping,
irrigation, planting and maintaining the slope
created; and giving grading privileges to be
worked out on the land the City does not have
dedicated to them at the present time.
Commissioner Cochran commented that Daon
Corporation was giving the City the land and he
felt they had helped the City oosiderably.
A. Cadencia Playfield
Dave Bradstreet reported the Commission had
approved Cadencia as a playfield, determining that
it should be a legal facility. Council determined
it should be a practice site. The youth
organizations were told they could play on that
field. The question was raised as to how this
Commission overruled the Council, and the
residents want this area to revert back to a
passive area. Mr. Bradstreet asked the Commission
to direct him to meet with the homeowners in the
Cadencia area and iron out some sort of an
agreement prior to going to Council with a
recommendation. All Commissioners expressed a
desire to attend such a meeting and felt it should
be a public meeting—perhaps at Levante. The
complaints made by the neighbors should be
reported to the Council in order to weigh the area
being passive or active. Suggestions were made
that facilities needed to be added to that
playfield and signs need to be posted on the
street for speed regulation.
Wright
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Dahlquist
Conti
Cochran
Popovich
Regan
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Commissioner Dahlquist moved to recommend to
Council that Cadencia Playfield be an active,
organized playfield, and be posted for public
safety and have sanitary facilities. Commissioner
Cochran seconded the motion.
Commissioner Donovan stated this Commission had
changed this field from a practice field to an
official league field February 27, 1984, and
delineated "for children only". She moved to amend
the motion to delineate for youth organizations—no
adults—12 years and under. Commissioner Conti
seconded the amendment.
Commissioner Regan stated she would like to hold
this item until after the homeowners had been
contacted.
Commission voted to amend the previous motion as
follows: Cadencia Playfield should be designated
"for children only", and to be for children 12
years and under.
Commission determined to recommend to Council to
have Cadencia Playfield be an active, organized
playfield and be posted for public safety, with
sanitary facilities provided.
D. lot 290 La Costa
Marsha Badclund Payne gave the report on this item,
stating the City had requested three appraisals for
this property, and the Purchasing Agent had stated
no City appraisals ever cost less than $1,000, and
she gave the estimates she had obtained for a bona
fide legal appraisal.
Commissioner Donovan stated she had obtained
appraisals from four sources and had been given a
price of $300 maximum.
Chairman Wright stated he felt Doug Duncanson had
done a good job in the memo he had submitted to
the Commissioners and felt this was a good
guideline. He added he felt the Commission
should approve the City selling the land for the
guideline figure and get what they can.
Commissioner Donovan asked if this parcel of land
were sold, how would access be gained, since the
City has liability for the park—and suggested
steps be put down there. Chairman Wright
answered, saying that is why the City should sell—
to be rid of the liability. Doug Duncanson showed
other access points and stated this is undeveloped
land and the City only owns a small portion of the
canyon. The developers could be conditioned to
provide an easement to that area.
Wright
Donovan
Dahlquist
Conti
Cochran
Popovich
Regan
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Dave Bradstreet commented the City Attorney
advised shying away from attractive nuisances—any
improvement would make the City liable—even with
warning signs posted.
Commissioner Dahlquist stated she was against
trading off the access, and felt if people were
going to go down there, there should be a safe way
to get there. She added that she didn't feel that
relieved the liability of the City.
Marsha Payne reiterated the fact that if there are
no improvements, the City is not responsible for
liability—but if improvements are put in—that
changes the liability. The creek is open space
not a park.
Commission entertained and recommended the sale of
the easement rights of Lot 290 for a minimum of
$85,000, to be negotiated by the City.
C. Location of acess points to City and school
park areas.
Doug Duncanson used a wall map to indicate the
access points to City and school park areas at the
present time.
Commissioner Dahlquist again brought up the
blocking of Hoover with the pile of dirt, and
asked about the suggested poles. Dave Bradstreet
answered that there is a liability problem. They
cannot put up posts or a fence—but they can put
dirt there. He added this is to keep people from
launching their boats there, as it is not a legal
launching area.
Commission voted to have the dirt moved at the end
of Hoover Street and pedestrian access be allowed
by the placing of poles in that area.
NEW BUSINESS;
A. Proposition 18
Reference was made to the memorandum dated
September 14, 1984, from Marsha Payne, regarding
application for grant funds. She stated the
application has to be made by November 5. This
year's application must be ready to go, which
means Calavera Hills Community Park would be the
one for this year; the Community Center next year.
The rehabilitation of Chase Field is already
being completed by Parks and Recreation. She
added that Stagecoach would be excellent for next
year or the year after that. One of the
requirements is to have control of the land, and
the City does not have that control of Stagecoach.
Wright
Donovan
Dahlquist
Conti
Cochran
Popovich
Regan
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September 17, 1984 COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Donovan stated she would like to see
Stagecoach Park moved up, as the people in the
southeast area need a park as soon as possible.
It was explained that there is only a conceptual
plan for the park and no architect at the present
time, and those things would take a year and a half
to get started.
Commission recommended the Parks and Recreation
Department apply for all possible grants, with
Calavera Hills Community Park the number one
request for this year.
School District offer of 42 acres
Dave Bradstreet referred to a letter written by
the school district asking whether the City is
interested in this proposal as delineated on
Thomas Brothers Map. Doug Duncanson pointed out
the area on a wall map. Dave Bradstreet said
there is paved access road on the northwest
boundary of the park outside of the fence leading
to the 40 acres. He discussed the placing of
fields and buildings and stated this would be the
educational/park concept.
Mr. Bradstreet asked the Commission to direct him
to investigate this proposal and come up with a
plan of action. At the time the new school was
built, the school district would give the City the
old high school gym.
Council Member Lewis stated that having a park
available to the community was the significant
point. He felt if the issue were postponed until
the new Council comes in, it might be a long time
coming, since priorities are based on what the
people want and need. He stated a gym is needed
for all three quadrants to use.
Commissioner Conti saw no problem with having Dave
Bradstreet investigate and come up with a plan.
Chairman Wright stated the consensus of the
Commission was to give Dave Bradstreet the go-
ahead to investigate joint use agreements with the
school district and keep the Commission posted.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of
building a gym at the Cannon Lake site, and also
of private groups such as CARA being interested.
It was determined that the community center needed
to be built in an area that is buildable now.
Cannon Road was the most logical place as of
today, since the City owns the property and it is
buildable and flat—requiring no grading.
Stagecoach would need $250,000 worth of
grading.
Wright
Donovan
Dahlquist
Conti
Cochran
Popovich
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ADDITIONAL BUSINESS;
Discussion of the Joint City Council and
Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Conti stated he did not understand
why it was not possible to get something in the
way of a park for the 12,000 people in the
southeast quadrant.
Council Member Lewis stated the problem was to get
the land and the money. He stated the Council has
$800,000 to work with and it takes time to get
level land. Cannon Lake is there and it is flat.
They are forging ahead on Calavera Hills Park,
which will service more like 25,000 people.
Commissioner Conti stated La Costa must have lots
of money in fees spent for park-in-lieu. Chairman
Wright stated the land was given under a different
element and now there is a large parcel and no
money. The money, according to Mr. Wright, comes
from park-in-lieu fees and public facilities fees.
Stagecoach Park is now the number two priority.
The priority is up to the City Council to
determine where the money should be spent. All of
the PFF money was diverted to the Safety Center.
Council Member Lewis stated a survey was taken and
the Police and Fire Departments were the biggest
concern. Those facilities were far behind what
they should be and has become the top priority.
However, now there are demands for Parks and
Recreation and playing fields.
All Commissioners agreed that the Joint Meeting
was informative.
Commissioner Donovan asked whether staff could
take a survey to determine how many people from
the southeast quadrant use the downtown
facilities. Chairman Wright answered that is
included on the present survey.
Commissioner Popovich, the Scribe for this
meeting, gave his report.
ADJOURNMENT;
By proper motion, the meeting of September 17,
1984, was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Re fully submitted,
Harriett Babbitt
Minutes Clerk
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SUGGESTED CONDITION RELATING TO SLOPES
STAGECOACH PARK PROPERTY
OCTOBER 1, 1984
The developer will be required to provide one of the following
alternatives for the slopes shown on the tentative map within the
Stagecoach Park area:
Alternative 1 - Slopes adjacent to and on the Stagecoach Park
property will be at a two and one-half to one ratio (2.5 to 1) as
shown on the tentative map. Slopes will not be constructed until
the City of Carlsbad has processed the required environmental
data and a specific plan or conditional use permit on Stagecoach
Park. Should the City determine that the riparian area within
the Stagecoach Park property can be eliminated, and this is
determined prior to the time when the grading will commence on
the subject tentative map, the developer will be required to
grade the slope as shown. In addition, the required drainage
will be installed by the developer.
Alternative 2 - The developer to construct on the Stagecoach Park
property a combination crib wall and slope with the top of the
slope bank being on the common property line between the tenta-
tive map boundary and the Stagecoach Park boundary. Said crib
wall and slope shall be northerly and out of the identified
riparian area in a location subject to the approval of the City
Engineer and Land Use Manager. If the City has not determined
that the riparian area can be filled and the applicant has
obtained his grading permit, the crib wall alternative will be
constructed. If the City has obtained environmental clearance to
fill in the riparian area in conjunction with park development,
then the slope in Alternative 1 will be constructed.
It is the intent of this condition to provide the City with time
to make the proper findings relative environmental conditions for
work within the riparian area and to not delay the applicant from
proceeding with this project.
RECEIVED OCT 0 3
OCTOBER 4, 1984
TO: CITY MANAGER
FROM: City Engineer
GRADING IN THE VICINITY OF STAGECOACH PARK
You had asked me to check out the grading of Mission
Estancia done by Daon Corporation. I have checked it
out and have found that there are approved construction
plans for Mission Estancia but no grading plans or
grading permit have been approved for the street.
A grading permit was issued for the purpose of clearing
the right of way for the installation of a water line.
That is probably the grading that has been done. It is
not to the final grade of the proposed street. It is
my understanding that they have also oiled this right of
way. If so, it was done on their own volition and for
their own purpose. It was not at our request.
RON BECKMAN
RAB:cle
cc:
Parks & Recreation Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION
October 10, 1984
6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER;
The Meeting was called to order by Chairman Rontotis at
6:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL;
Present: Chairman Routetis, Commissioners
L'Heureux, Schlehuber, Smith, Marcus and
McFadden.
Absent: Commissioner Farrow.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Chairman Rontotis.
FLAWING COMMISSION PROCEDURE was called to the
attention of the audience as it appears on the back of
the Agenda.
NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS;
1. CUP-230(A) - YADA FARMS - Request for approval of an
amendment to a conditional use permit to add 24,640 sq.
ft. of greenhouse area at 2928 Valley Street, on the
east side of Valley Street between Elm Avenue and Buena
Vista Avenue in the R-1-7,500 zone.
Charles Grimm, Principal Planner, gave the presentation
on this item as contained in the staff report, using a
wall chart to show the location of the property. This
would be a five-year CUP, with a yearly review.
Chairman Rontotis opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
and issued the invitation to speak.
Mr. Henry Yada, 5538 El Camino Real, the applicant,
addressed the Commission, stating he was familiar with
the conditions.
Since no one else wished to speak on this item, the
public testimony was concluded at 6:21 p.m.
Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration
issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted the
following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2363, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT THE ADDITION OF A
24,640 SQUARE FOOT GREENHOUSE ON 4.39 ACRES OF PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF VALLEY STREET
BETWEEN ELM AVENUE AND BUENA VISTA AVENUE, AT 2928
VALLEY STREET.
2. CUP-258 - LA COSTA HOTEL & SPA - A conditional use
permit to expand and refurbish the La Costa Hotel and
Spa located on the east side of El Camino Real between
Arenal Road and the San Marcos Creek.
Bill Hofraan, Principal Planner, gave the report as
contained in the staff report, using a transparency to
show the site and a wall exhibit to show the La Costa
expansion.
Chairman Rontotis opened the public hearing at 6:26
p.m. and issued the invitation to speak.
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Smith
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Notion was made and seconded to approve the Negative
Declaration and adopt Resolution No. 2366, subject to
amendments relative to bonding or such security lien as
approved by the City Attorney. Staff to be cognizant
of the left-turn problem with the median on El Camino
Real.
An addition was made to the motion to allow for special
design of the median as called for by a traffic study.
At this point, a motion was made and seconded to re-
consider this item.
Mr. John Carson, Architect, addressed the Conmission,
questioning Condition 6, on page 3, stating there would
be no detailed landscape and irrigation plan until the
fifth or sixth building permit. Bill Hofman answered
that staff was aware of that and would add "or as
otherwise approved by the Land Use Planning Manager."
Chairman Rombotis closed the public hearing again at
6:51 p.m.
Planning Commission approved the prior motion with an
amendment, as follows:
Planning Commission approved the Negative Declaration
issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted the
following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2366, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO EXPAND THE LA COSTA BDTEL AND SPA ON PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OP EL CAMINO REAL
BETWEEN ARENAL ROAD AND THE SAN MARCOS CREEK.
City Attorney's office to approve security lein for
improvements.
Traffic study by Engineering to determine special
handling for median on El Camino Real and left-turn
lane.
Item 6 to add: "Or as otherwise approved by the Land
Use Planning Manager."
3. CT 84-27/CP-295 - BANKD CONDOS - Request for a 12-
unit tentative tract map and condominium permit on a .68
acre lot located on the southwest corner of Altisma Hay
and Carinqa Way.
Charles Grimm, Principal Planner, gave the presentation
on this item as contained in the staff report, using a
transparency to show the site, and stating the major
issue was whether or not the density is justified. A
wall chart was used showing the buildings as proposed
and the exterior of the buildings. He stated that staff
did not like the dominance of the driveway.
Rombotis
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Smith
Marcus
McFadden
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Planning Conmission approved the Negative Declaration
issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and adopted the
following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2365, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE
CODE AMENDMENT, AMENDING TITLE 21, CHAPTER 21.06,
SECTIONS 21.06.010 AND 21.06.020, OF THE CARLSBAD
MUNICIPAL CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF SUBSECTION
21.06.010(6) AND BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 21.06.020
TO REGULATE LAND USES AND STRUCTURES IN THE Q
(QUALIFIED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY) ZONE.
DISCUSSION ITEM;
5. SDP 84-5 - CARLSBAD GATEWAY CENTER - Request for
approval of a site development plan to allow
construction of a mixed-use industrial/office complex
on a 16.5 acre site on the east side of El Camino Real,
north of the Cablevision building.
Bill Hofman, Principal Planner, gave the presentation
on this item as contained in the staff report, using a
location map to show the site and a wall map to aid in
explaining the project. He described the surrounding
properties and discussed the access—a right turn in
and out from El Camino Real. He showed the office
buildings and the industrial buildings. A memorandum
from the Land Use Planning Office dated today was given
to the Commissioners with additional conditions, and
the applicant acknowledged he had read those additional
conditions. These conditions were to help mitigate the
impact on the neighbors of this project.
Staff stated they felt the uses should be limited and
with the new amendment to the Q overlay, the types of
uses can be controlled, subject to City Council
approval. A list of appropriate uses was attached to
an exhibit.
Walter Brown stated the nearby property owners wanted
Palmer Way to connect with El Camino or College, but
staff concluded the extension of Palmer was not
warranted. He stated the right turn in and out on El
Camino Real and the two driveways on Palmer provide
more than adequate access and circulation. There is a
condition to require acess to the one-acre parcel to
the side. As to the drainage, a condition of approval
requires the developer to design a drainage system to
limit the maximum flow of water to that which now
exists.
Bill Hofman stated the applicant had requested
condition 34K be deleted, and Mr. Brown stated they had
conditioned it as shown on the site plan and he showed
the acceleration and deceleration lanes on an exhibit.
Mr. Don Schucard, 2820 Camino Del Rio South, addressed
the Commission stating he did not want an unsafe
situation on the acceleration and deceleration lanes.
Mr. Schucard asked for a legal contract or document
stating the stub street for Palmer Way be done at a
later time and not now. He also stated there would be
no buildings near the property line, with trees all
around so the buildings would not be seen. All the
buildings would be one story, except the office
building, which would be two-story with a flat roof.
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Mr. Schucard stated he needed a decision tonight;
otherwise he would forfeit $100,000—and the project
would be lost.
Conmissioner Schlehuber stated he had a problem on the
access.
Conmissioner L'Heureux stated he needed more
information from Engineering on access on El Camino
Real and the 1,200 feet. He was also concerned about
the storm drain problem. Also the optional uses and
hours in the center should be considered, and he felt
this had not been done. He felt this was not the best
plan.
Commissioner McFadden concurred with Commissioner
L'Heureux on the drainage and access to El Camino Real—
particularly the drainage.
Commissioner Marcus stated a lot of things needed to be
addressed on this project.
Chairman Rombotis stated the consensus of the
Commission appeared to be that they could not approve
this project in its present form unless the problems
were solved.
Chairman Rombotis asked the applicant whether he wanted
a denial or a continuance to work with staff and the
neighbors; the drainage problem; the access problem and
the Palmer Way connection problem. Information is
needed on the impacts on the surrounding residential
neighborhoods. Also, if the Commission denies access
to El Camino Real, that would cause a major re-design.
The applicant stated his preference for a continuance.
Commissioner Schlehuber made a notion to continue this
item to the first meeting in November. There was no
second.
The Commission asked for the drainage problems, the El
Camino Real access (only if have additional
justification from the City Engineer), showing how they
will avoid other problems; traffic down to O'Hara
project and up to Faraday; mitigation of impacts on
residental areas; noise and lighting, all to be
discussed.
Mr. Brown stated the question of the Barber connection
and the right turn in and out; the O'Hara project, as
well as the intersection with Faraday are all problems
engineering has placed in the Commission's hands by
asking for a variance. He said he had serious problems
with the right turn in and out and urged that not be
done.
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Planning Comnission Page 9 COMMISSIONERS
Comdssioner Smith asked whether some of the smaller
items could be handled by a sub-committee or hold
workshops, due to the heavy work load of the
Commission.
Bill Hofman stated staff has set up a new system for
scheduling, with the Land Use Planning Manager looking
at all projects and scheduling them on a "first-come,
first served" basis. The items and the people will have
to wait in line, therefore, the Commission agendas will
not be so heavy in the future.
ADJOURWEKT;
By proper motion, the Meeting of October 10, 1984, was
adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Land Use Planning Manager
Harriett Babbitt
Minutes Clerk
MEETINGS ARE ALSO TAPED AND KEPT ON PILE UNTIL THE
MINUTES ARE APPROVED.
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CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989
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October 4, 1984
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Mayor Casler
YOUR SUMMARY REPORT
1. Stagecoach Park Grading - As you have read, this
item is still under investigation. I have seen
the location and it does not look like a valuable
riparian habitat. If the biologist determines it
is OK to build there, we will get a similar amount
of land from Doan.
2. Cadencia Playfields - Also still under discussion.
I understand some agreement has been reached, but
I have not yet seen it.
3. Lot 290 - I had thought this lot was the one on
Levante which we own. I agree we should retain
access to San Marcos Canyon.
4. State grants - I hope we can get something to
help us offset costs of Calavera Hills.
5. Future high school site - The City - District
committee met on Thursday, September 27. Jim
Popovich was present. District statements were:
1. Farmer leasing this 42 acre site has
asked to be released from lease.
2. Farmer has paid $7,000 a year for use
of the 42 acres.
3. District would like to see educational
park site in this area.
4. No plans for high school for 5-6 years.
5. Land is slightly rolling.
6. Future Cannon Road would touch one corner
of the site, but it is accessible now.
October 4, 1984
Page 2
Your Summary Report
General discussion centered on Master Plan of the
District for the site. District wants some commit-
ment from City that we would develop fields before
they spend money for Plan. There probably would
be 20 acres devoted to fields. Question: If City
developed fields which would eventually be used by
District, should they charge us rent? This dis-
cussion has not yet been given to Council.
MARY CASLI
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October 4, 1984 RECEIVED OCT 0 3
TO: CITY MANAGER
FROM: Assistant City Manager
CITY COUNCIL - CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF
TRUSTEES SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 1984
As a result of the subject meeting the staff is taking the
following action on the items discussed at the meeting:
Rebuild School Fields for Recreation Use
Parks and Recreation Director will be recommending the
City turf and sprinkle lower Buena Vista field and
rehabilitate Valley field. The projects at Kelly and
Jefferson are dropped in light of the School Board
Subcommittee's concerns about skinning the infields.
The Parks and Recreation Director recommends the City
fund the entire cost ($50,000) at Buena Vista since the
School District has no need for the improvements. Prior
to making the improvements the School District should
indicate if the lower field will be needed for temporary
classrooms, if so, the project should not be undertaken.
Swimming Pool Use
The District will supply the City with a draft schedule
for use of the swimming pool. City and District staff
will work out a proposed schedule for consideration of
the City Council-School Board Subcommittee at its next
meeting on October 2S, 1984 at 5:00 PM in the Council
Chambers. If the revised schedule is acceptable it will
be submitted to the City Council and School Board for
approval in November.
Swimming Pool Land
City is preparing a parcel map of swimming pool site in
order to deed back two parcels to the School District.
As soon as the map is prepared a Grant Deed will be
prepared for Council approval.
CITY MANAGER
October 4, 1984
Page 2
Future High School Site
City and School District staff is recommending the
school architect and city park planner (suggest using
park planning consultant) meet to develop concept for
joint school-park site. There is vacant land adjacent
to high school site that may be a suitable park location.
The Parks and Recreation Element calls for a community
park in this area. No funds appropriated for such a
study, city may need $5,000 for its share.
FRANK MANNEN
Assistant City Manager
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Parks & Recreation
RECEIVED OCT 0 3
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Office of the City Manager
City of Carlstoab
October 2, 1984
W. Allan Kelly
Ramona Finnila
Martha Johnson
% P.O. Box 463
Carlsbad, CA 92008
A subcommittee of the City Council and School Board
met on September 27 to discuss the use of the swimming
pool among other items. The City indicated that the
school district has first priority for use of the
pool and is willing to reschedule use of the pool to
meet the needs of the district.
The school district will be submitting a proposed
schedule for pool use to the City. City and district
staffs will work out a revised schedule for review
by the City Council-School Board subcommittee at its
next meeting on October 25. Any revisions necessary
to the City-District pool agreement would be submitted
to the City Council and School Board for approval in
November.
The needs expressed in your September 26 letter are
being addressed. There does not appear to be a need
for the meeting you suggest in your letter. The City
will handle any rescheduling of existing private users
made necessary by changes in the hours of use by the
school district.
Thank you for your letter and we appreciate your
interest and expression of concern. The City will
work closely with the school district in order for
the district to carry out instructional and inter-
scholastic aquatics programs.
FRANK MANNEN
Assistant City Manager
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cc: City Council
City Manager
Parks & Recreation Director
Superintendent P. Grignon
P. 0. Box 463
Carlsbad, CA 92008
September 26, 1984
Mr. Frank Aleshire
Manager, City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mr. Aleshire:
We are a group of citizens concerned about Carlsbad High School's use of
the Community Swim Complex for an afterschool (interscholastic) aquatics
program.
Because an interscholastic program requires League scheduling, it is
imperative that the high school be able to make commitments for 1985 by
November of this year.
In Dr. Grignon's letter of September 10, 1984 to you, the high school need
was stated for the hours of 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. We
know this causes a conflict with other users.
Recognizing that private groups also use the pool, we request that a meeting
comprised of the City, the school district, and the current private users
be arranged by October 15 to facilitate a schedule which would allow
compatible timesharing of weekday pool hours.
A member of our group wishes to address the City Council to explain the
need and importance of changing the previously allocated hours given to the
school district. We believe the hours are neither compatible with
educational demands nor with League scheduling.
Respectfully,
W. Allan Kelly
729-3066
Ramona Finnila
729-6587
Martha Johnson
729-0350
cc: David Bradstreet
Patricia Burden
Mary Casler
Philip Grignon
Dale Mitchell
Son Marcos Unified School District
270 San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, California 92069-2797 619-744-4776
RECEIVED OCTO 3
October 3, 1984
William H. Davis
Davis-Duhaime Associates
2031 E. Cerritos, Suite H
Anaheim, CA 92806
Subject: La Costa Meadows School/Fuerte Park
Dear Mr. Davis:
I met with Mr. Corbin and Dr. Streshly in regard to the school
district's inability to comply with the CUP on the La Costa
Meadows school site. A Resolution to Render Zoning Ordinance
Inapplicable to the La Costa Meadows School Site is in process
and will be placed on the agenda for the October 22, 1984
board meeting.
In addition, the district did not agree to items I and K of
a memo from park planner, Mark Steyaert, dated September 10, 1984.
In fact the district is in opposition to skinned infields on
the school site and it will not be done.
Sincerely,
Lucy^Gross
Facilities Technician
cc: Mr. Corbin
Mr. Bradstreet
IDA.VIS •IDTJH.A.IME ASSOCIATES PLANNING • ARCHITECTURE
W H. DAVIS AIA PRINCIPAL
A. E. DUHAIME AIA ASSOCIATE
W. DWYER ASSOCIATE
R. A. OHMERT AIA ASSOCIATE
R. TWYFORD ASSOCIATE
October 1, 1984
SAN MARCOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
270 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
Attention: Mrs. Lucy Gross
Subject: La Costa Meadows School/Fuerte Park
Dear Mrs. Gross,
Enclosed are three copies of a memorandum from Mark Steyaert
of Carlsbad, which was received by this office on September
21st. This memo outlines our discussion with the City on
September 5th.
I think all areas are accurate, with the possible exception
of I terns I and K. These items refer to skinned infields on
the school site, which I do not believe have been agreed to.
Your District's decision on whether to have skinned infields
on the school site should be obtained.
As for the plan of action, I have met with the Carlsbad Plan-
ning and Engineering staff, at which time I was informed
that our driveway exit closest to the intersection at the
Southeast corner of the site, is closer to the corner than
recommended by City standards. This exit, according to City
standards, should be several hundred feet away from the in-
tersection.
Based on this recommendation, I have informed the City that
the School District cannot comply. Therefore, a conditional
use permit is not recommended on the school site. In order
to make sure that communications are complete, I would appre-
ciate it if you or Mr. Corbin would verify this decision. ,
As for work to be done, we are now in the process of preparing
the necessary cost breakdown indicated in Item 5, and I will
keep you informed of our progress.
Very truly yours,
William H. Davis, A.I.A.
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2O31 EAST CERRITOS AVENUE. SUITE H. ANAHEIM. CALIFORNIA 928O6 TELEPHONE (714) 956-OSIt
SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
TO: DIRECTOR PARKS AND RECREATION
FROM: PARK PLANNER
MEETING 9-5-84 ON LA COSTA MEADOWS SCHOOL/FUERTE PARK
Present: William Streshly, Dick Corbin, Lucy Gross, Bill Davis, Dave
Bradstreet, Mark Steyaert
The following plan of action was agreed upon:
1. B.D. will meet with Carlsbad Planning/Engineering Staff to f":.nd out
if there are any concerns relating to the school site.
2. If concerns are brought up that cannot be resolved, W.S. will
recommend that the San Marcos School District not do a CUP on the
school site.
3. If concerns may be resolved to the satisfaction of City and School
District, the existing site plan will be modified. Design modifi-
cations to be done by B.D.
4. If expenses incurred by applying for a CUP are too great, U.S. will
recommend School District not do a CUP.
WORK TO BE DONE
5. B.D. will do a cost breakdown of work dc,-,e by School District on
park site.
6. City will enter into an agreement to where they will pay School
District for work done on the park site (grading and slope planting)
up to ± $50,000. This will be used to cover the funding shortfall
for the school site (eg. - front area and courtyard landscaping.)
7. In addition, city will pay for design and construction costs for
the remainder of park site related items.
8. The site plan to be amended to include the following:
a. 6' fencing to prevent access from Corintia Street.
SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
Page 2
b. Remove existing access walks from Corintia into school site.
c. Heavy landscaping at existing access point from Corintia Street.
d. 3'-4' mounding at existing access point from Corintia Street.
e. Access walk along west side of school to park site.
f. Two (2) stairways from play yard to park site.
g. Bleachers built into slope.
h. Skinned infield (adult Softball) on park site.
i. One skinned infield (little league) on school site.
j. Sprinkler design to accomodate infields on park and school site.
k. Sprinkler design to accommodate future skinned infields on
school site.
NOTE: Items related to park site designed by B.D. need to be coordinated
with Carlsbad Park & Recreation staff.
MARK STEYAERT
MS:emq
UNITED STATES
PADDLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION
INC.
BOX 30
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA 90230
(213) 559-2581
(212) 788-2094
August 17, 1984
David Bradstreet
Director
Parks & Recreation Dept.
1200 Elm Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989
Dear David:
Marsh Otsea, our good member in your area has suggested I
send the enclosed information on Paddle Tennis.
We were very pleased to find you intend to convert one of
the courts to Paddle Tennis and I hope in the future you will
find it necessary to put in additional courts.
I sent information to Jim Bradshaw in your office on May 14
and talked with him on the phone several days later.
Please let me know what else I can do to be of help.
Sincerely,
NJM/m
enclosures
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Norman J. Marshank
MURRAY GELLER
OFFICIAL RULES INTERPRETER
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
PARK SITE AND
FACILITY PLANNING
J. McFadden
S. Dahlquist
J. Conti
J. Popovich
SCHOOL DISTRICT LIAISON
S. Wright
N. Cochran
UPDATE CITY-WIDE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
0. McFadden
N. Cochran
J. Popovich
SPECIAL PROGRAMS/PROJECTS
S. Dahlquist
N. Cochran
J. Popovich
RECREATIONAL/LEISURE SERVICES
0. Conti
S. Uright
STREET TREE & SIGNAGE PROGRAM
J. Conti
B. Donovon
J. McFadden
BUDGET
J. Popovich
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
B. Donovan
10/13/82
Parks & Recreation Commission
"The Green Sheet"
October 15, 1984
The first 55 and Better Senior Softball Tournament will be held at
Chase Field on October 27 and 28. The department will get teams from
San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles Counties.
At the Management Awards Dinner on October 4, Lynn Chase received the
Achievement Award. "Attagirl, Lynn!"
The Recreation Division is taking sin -ups during the month of October
for youth and teen basketball. Registration is being held at the local
elementary schools and Valley Junior High School.
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On Saturday, November 10 the department has scheduled the 5th Annual
Turkey Trot Run. The event begins at Levante Park and this year will
be between three and four miles.
A new brick wall and fencing have been installed on the south side of
Pine Field by the Parks Division. The recent improvements at the field
have made the area look much more attractive.
The Recreation Division will sponsor a Pumpkin Carving Contest on
Tuesday, October 30 at the Scout House. It begins at 4:00 p.m. for
children ages 5-12 and will cost $2.00 per participant.
The department has received approximately 120 responses to the Recreation
Questionnaire. This was sent out with the Fall Brochure.
We mentioned last month that Jane Meadows, Secretary II had taken a leave
of absence. Val Fullwood will be taking her place. Kathy Wilkinson
and Pat Rosier are both working part time in the main office along with
Val.
Don't forget the Christmas Party and Potluck on December 10 at Harding
Community Center. The festivities will begin after the regular meeting.
Mark your calendar!
Dave Packer, Building Maintenance Supervisor, retired from the City after
20 years of service. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.
Tom Coleman will be taking his place until the position is filled.
Pending Matters:
Levante Park - The signs listing park hours have been-installed.