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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 98-27A; Poinsettia Shores Planning Area C; Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (2)Maj Mchari L. Bennett 662 Compass Ct. Caritbad Ca. 92009 October 11,1999 Anne Hysong City of Carlsbad Planning Department 2075 Las Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, Ca 92009 Mrs. Hysong, Recently I received a letter in the mail concerning initiation of work on the Santalina, Poinsettia Shores Area C development. The schematic on the back of the map makes it dear that the southern outlet of Neptune Drive will intersect Navigator Circle directly across from my home (662 Compass Ct). The effects of traffic using this intersection, particularly at night, will negatively affect not only the quality of life of the neighborhood, but also the value of our homes. This would be unacceptable. I understand the need to develop this piece of property, but the plan for the southern terminus of Neptune demonstrates a lack of consideration for the families that have already invested in the community. My preference would be for no outlet onto Navigator drde at all, but the Greystone engineers at least could have planned for it to end across from the north end of Compass Court. If the argument has been that there is a requirement for an alternate emergency access to the new neighborhood, then access to this intersection can be restricted. Otherwise, the lights of every car that exits Santalina Area C onto Navigator Cirde at night win shine directly into the homes and yards of the houses across the street, and the amount of traffic on Navigator Cirde will dramatically increase This problem can be avoided by making the gate at this location available for emergency vehicle use only, or if this proves impossible, for the developers to make provisions (sound wall and landscaping on the west side of Navigator Cirde) to minimize the impact on the existing community. This restriction will not affect the residents of Santalina at all. They can just as easily use the Windrose Circle access and emergency services can maintain the keys to the Navigator Cirde access. There are already two examples of gates with restricted access in the existing San Pacifico development. While I have only recently purchased my home (July 99), my neighbors have made it dear that this is not a new issue, and that Greystone is attempting to initiate construction without the concurrence of the local community as required. A remedy to the disagreement is available however. Restricting access at this gate to emergency vehides only is an easy way to satisfy all parties and to ensure that the Sarrtalina development is well received by the existing community. I have spoken to the project manager at Greystone, Mr. Matthew J. Howe, and he said that the decision to restrict access lies with the city not with Greystone. It does not require any change to existing plans, it just requires a lock on a gate. Please raise this issue at the upcoming Public Hearing on 20 October. My neighbors, my wife, and I will be there to listen and provide testimony should it be required. Respectfully, Michael L. Bennett Major, United States Marine Corps Page 2 October 11,1999 Cc: Mayor Lewis Carlsbad City Council Mr. Matthew J. Howe, Greystone From the Office of THE CITY MANAGER CH Note and Return D Please Handle for Me LJ Give Recommendation D Investigate and Report D Please See Me CD For Your Approval For Your Informationr Respond Directly/Send Me Copy CH Prepare Reply for City Manager's Signature C Prepare Reply thru City Manager for Submission to Council D Complete By