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Home My WebLink About2021-05-13; Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project Update (District 2); Gomez, PazTo the members of the: CITY COUNCIL Date 5h a/21 cA ✓ cc ✓ ✓ cM .::L._ACM ✓ocM (3)_ May 13, 2021 To: From: Council Memorandum Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager. {cityof Carlsbad Memo ID #2021102 Re: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pu~li arks Terramar Area Coastal Improvement reject Update (District 2) This memorandum provides an update on the Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 6054 (Project). Background On Nov. 27, 2018, staff presented options to the City Council to address long-standing traffic and safety concerns at the Terramar area (see Attachment A for map). At that meeting, the City Council selected a project alternative which included a roundabout at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road, and a traffic signal at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cerezo Drive. The City Council also directed that the Project include the center turn lane from North Shore Drive to Cerezo Drive. The Project area includes almost one mile of Carlsbad Boulevard from approximately 1,700 feet north of Tierra Del Oro south to approximately 200 feet south of Manzano Drive. It also inclu.des a one-quarter mile area along Cannon Road from Carlsbad Boulevard east to the railroad tracks. The bluff top area across from the former Encina Power Station encompasses approximately 2.8 acres of land. This area is currently owned by NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG); however, the city obtained an irrevocable offer of dedication to enable the city to acquire this · land as a part of executed agreements related to the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant and the new power plant, known as the Carlsbad Energy Center. The Project goals were developed with community input, and they are to: • Create a balanced road that is safe and attractive for cars, bikes and pedestrians • Maintain traffic flow with vehicle speeds compatible with residential roads through the Terramar neighborhood • Improve the aesthetics of the area and add amenities, with an emphasis on the area's natural beauty • Protect, balance and enhance the quality of life for the neighborhood and the community • Improve access to the coast and create an enhanced connection between the beach and the community Public Works Branch , Transportation Department 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2730 t Council Memo -Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project Update (District 2) May 13, 2021 Page 2 • Create a special place and enhance the coastal experience for residents and users To meet the Project goals and directives from the City Council, this Project will make several improvements to the Terramar area including: • A roundabout at the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road • Additional on-street parking on Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road • Sidewalks on both sides of Carlsbad Boulevard between Cannon Road and Manzano Drive • On the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard, from the warm water jetties area south to Cannon Road, a 10-foot wide sidewalk and a five-foot wide loading and unloading zone • Buffered bicycle lanes on both sides of the roadways, where possible • Three small gathering areas on the bluff top across from the power plant site • A re-vegetated bluff top to reduce erosion susceptibility • Two designated and improved pathways to the beach in the bluff top area • Bike racks and drinking fountains placed intermittently throughout the Project area • Recycling and trash receptacles placed intermittently throughout the Project area • High-visibility crosswalks with rectangular rapid flashing beacon lights on Carlsbad Boulevard and on Cannon Road • Curb extensions on side streets to discourage cut-through traffic in the Terra mar neighborhood and to create safer pedestrian crossings • Street trees or landscaped areas adjacent to the sidewalk, where possible • Two enhanced bus stops on Carlsbad Boulevard, at and across from Cannon Park Discussion The Project's preliminary engineering design and technical studies have been completed; however, the Traffic Analysis Report is currently being revised. In order to address new traffic analysis requirements of Senate Bill 743 for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the city's consultant collected more traffic data last year and incorporated those results into the revised Traffic Analysis Report. In addition, to accurately model future traffic flow in the Project area, the city's consultant utilized a new SAN DAG regional traffic model which takes into account a mix of visitor-serving commercial uses and community-accessible open space land uses at the former NRG power plant site, consistent with the current General Plan land use designations for the NRG property. These changes will also be reflected in the Project's revised Traffic Analysis Report. The city's environmental consultant is revising the Project's CEQA Initial Study to address staff's preliminary comments and to include the revised traffic analysis. 2 Council Memo -Terra mar Area Coastal Improvement Project Update (District 2) May 13, 2021 Page 3 Next Steps Upon completion of the revised Traffic Analysis Report, staff will finalize the CEQA Initial Study and pursue discretionary permits. An estimated timeline for future work on the Project is as follows: • Mid-2021-Finalize Traffic Analysis Report and revise CEQA Initial Study • Late 2021-Submit applications for Coastal Development Permit and other discretionary permits for project components in the city's permit jurisdiction • Mid-2022 -Complete CEQA public review and comment period • Late 2022 -Planning Commission approval of Coastal Development Permit and other discretionary permits. Apply for Coastal Development Permit from the California Coastal Commission for Project components in their jurisdiction • Late 2023 -Receive Coastal Development Permit from the California Coastal Commission • Late 2023 -Complete final engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates incorporating comments and conditions from the California Coastal Commission • Early 2024-:-City Council approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid • Mid-2024 -City Council award of construction contract • Late 2024 -Estimated construction start • Late 2025 -Estimated construction completion Attachment: A. Location Map cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Att orney Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Neil Gallucci, Police Chief Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation · Director Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director Vicki Quiram, Utilities Director Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager John Kim, City Traffic Engineer Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager Tim Selke, Parks Services Manager Kasia Trojanowska, Parks Planning Manager Don Neu, City Planner Eric Lardy, Principal Planner Jonathan Schauble, Senior Engineer 3 ATTACHMENT A Project boundaries are approximate. {city of Carlsbad Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project