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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-15; Traffic Safety Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION (Special Meeting) Time of Meeting: 3:00 p.m. Date of Meeting: 3une 15, 1987 Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Day called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairman O'Day, Commissioners Erwin, Fuller and Melideo. Absent - Commissioner Herring. Staff Members Present: Bob Oohnson, Principal Civil Engineer Mike Shirey, Engineering Technician II Officer Shipley ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No one was present to speak before the Commission. Chairman O'Day left the dais and did not participate in the discussion of this item due to a possible conflict of interest. NEW BUSINESS: A. Rancho Santa Fe/Melrose Drive Intersection - Discuss Alignment and Signalization Report Prepared by Willdan Associates. Bob Johnson stated this item was discussed at the dune 1, 1987, meeting. The Willdan Report was received by all the Commissioners. The report recommended both Rancho Santa Fe Road and Melrose Drive be constructed to prime arterial standards. Transparencies were used to show the alternatives recommended by Willdan and Mr. Oohnson explained, those alternatives. The Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee recommended Ultimate Alternative #1 be implemented as quickly as possible by the developer of Carlsbad Tract 85-19. This alternative would curve Melrose Drive into Rancho Santa Fe Road northerly of the existing Melrose/RSF intersection and align with the most northerly driveway of the industrial park located on the east side of Rancho Santa Fe Road. In the interim, Corintia Drive would connect to Melrose Drive but only have right turns in and right turns out of Corintia to Melrose Drive. A future extension of Corintia Drive from El Fuerte Street easterly to connect at La Costa Meadows Drive would allow Xana Way to be extended southerly to Corintia. This concept has been discussed with the Board of Directors for the Brookfield Subdivision Homewowners Association and met with their approval. MINUTES Oune 15, 1987 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Paae COMMISSIONERS Bob Oohnson explained that Interim Alternate #2 would provide for construction of Melrose Drive in its ultimate location, but with a slightly reduced width and AC berms. There would be two travel lanes in each direction on Rancho Santa Fe Road, plus a center turn lane and bicycle lanes, thus improving the capacity at the intersection. It would also provide a right turn in and out connection for Corintia Drive to Melrose Drive. Tom Anthony, 1378 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos, representing La Costa Meadows Industrial Center, indicated his property on the wall map, and stated he had developed his property according to the original plans as far as the roads, and would not want to be penalized at this point by having those roads blocked. Mr. Anthony stated over 500 people work in that area and most of them arrive from the north. Eventually there will be over 2,000 employees when the center is completed. A traffic signal at Questhaven and Melrose would slow the traffic down, as the stretch of road between there and Lake San Marcos is very dangerous. Mr. Anthony requested the main driveway to his center be left open, looking forward to the time when there is a signal at La Costa Meadows and Corintia. In answer to query from the Commission as to his feeling with making a collector street at the entranceway, Mr. Anthony stated he would cooperate in any way he could. Candace Lyman, 1709 La Costa Meadows, representing Alopex Industries, spoke to the Commission stating she represented 150 employees in the industrial park off of La Costa Meadows. She felt there would still be a problem at La Costa Meadows with a signal at Questhaven. In answer to her question as to the time frame for a signal at La Costa Meadows, staff stated this would be when Corintia was put through, and this could be years. These employees could not come through Mr. Anthony's property, as that is a private street, serving only his buildings. Mr. Anthony remarked there is not much space to widen that road, but he would be willing to have the engineers discuss this possibility, as long as this was an enhancement to everyone concerned. Bob Oohnson stated the internal circulation of the park was being looked at by San Marcos. The Commission felt that was San Marcos' responsibility. Girard Anear, 1728 Calavo Court, stated Alga Road should be put through to Melrose as recommended by the Traffic Circulation Committee. He added some lots might have to be condemned in order to make that extension. MINUTES Oune 15, 1987 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Bob Johnson replied the Tract Map for 85-19 had been approved, and that extension would cause condemnation on that Tract. If Alga were extended, Melrose would continue and connect with Rancho Santa re Road. Mr. Anear stated there would be a right turn off of Melrose and traffic would go down Alga Road to Rancho Santa Fe Road, eliminating the other portion completely. Ms. Lyman suggested running Melrose parallel to Rancho Santa Fe Road, and the Commission stated these are both prime arterials and must be constructed to certain specifications. Mr. Anear asked whether any thought had been given to an overpass arrangement and the Commissioners answered the cost and environmental impact would be too great. Commissioner Melideo felt the cities should get together and put in an overpass at this time. The suggested alternatives would only be a temporary solution and down the road a few years there will still be a problem. She added she would like to have more information on the costs of building an overpass. Commissioner'Fuller stated the costs and extra land necessary for an overpass would preclude this being the solution for this intersection. Commissioner Fuller stated he supported Ultimate Alternative #1, to be implemented by Interim Alternate #2. Commissioner Erwin agreed, and added recommendations _to have San Marcos take care of the internal circulation of the industrial center and have La Costa Meadows Drive signalized at the same time. Traffic Safety Commission adopted the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee's recommendation to adopt Ultimate Alternative #1, to be implemented as quickly as possible, via Interim Alternate #2. Commissioner Melideo opposed the motion, stating this was not the solution to the problem. Traffic Safety Commission requested staff continue formal negotiations with the City of San Marcos with Respect to that City studying the internal circulation of the industrial park. This City is to be advised of any changes they foresee as a result of further development of the proposed project. Commissioner Fuller inquired about the warrants for a traffic signal, and staff indicated the warrants are met at peak traffic times. This would be a joint agreement between the City of San Marcos and Carlsbad, as the County would not participate. Erwin FulJer Melideo Erwin Fuller Melideo MINUTES June 15, 1987 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION Page COMMISSIONERS Traffic Safety Commission recommended a three-way signal be installed in conjunction with Alternative #1 and Interim Alternate #2, at La Costa Meadows Drive and Rancho Santa Fe Road. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Meeting of June 15, 1987, was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk Erwin Fuller Melideo