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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 98-14; Thompson/Tabata; Tentative Map (CT) (102)The Honorable Bud Lewis Mayor, City of Carlsbad Carlsbad, CA 5/23/2000 Dear Mayor Lewis: I am writing you on behalf of the homeowners of the Planned Unit Development, Vista Pacifica. Vista Pacifica is located on the south side of Poinsettia Lane at the intersection of Batiquitos Drive. Attached you will find a petition signed by the homeowners of Vista Pacifica which expresses their opposition to certain elements of a new community slated for construction on the eastern perimeter of Vista Pacifica. The homeowners of Vista Pacifica oppose: 1. the extension of a street in the community, Alyssum Road, which currently dead ends inside the community, 2. the construction of 24 high density affordable housings units on our eastern perimeter, and 3. the construction of an RV Storage area adjacent to the affordable housing units. We were informed initially by Standard Pacific, the developer of this new community (Shore Point) that the items 1 thru 3 above were mandated on Standard Pacific by the City Planning Department. An initial inquiry of the City Planning Department indicated that this department had approved the placement of the affordable housing units and the RV storage area at another location on the north side of Poinsettia Lane. Apparently the city planning department recommendations were overruled because of strenuous and often vile protestations by residents of an adjoining community. I am attaching a map and annotated photographs which will give you some idea of the impact the current plans submitted by Standard Pacific will have on our peaceful planned unit development. You will note that the extension of Alyssum Road and the construction of the affordable housing units and the RV storage area will greatly increase the traffic into and out of our community. The residents on the eastern end of Alyssum Road would virtually be cut off from our community and would be faced with the problems of noise, pollution and safety concerns for their children and elderly family members. We do not believe it is the intent of city planners to inflict this type of a hazard on a long established community which would realize zero benefits from this current plan and yet be burdened with many liabilities. As presently drawn, the affordable housing units and the RV Storage lot are more an appendage to Vista Pacifica than a part of the Standard Pacific development. We believe that there are other more equitable solutions to the problem. We would like our objections and concerns to be given a fair hearing. Our community has a great deal of pride. We are concerned with our overall appearance, our safety and our quality of life. Many homeowners bought homes in Vista Pacifica because they were assured that our existing boundaries would be maintained. They have invested a great deal of time, energy and resources into this community and now they feel that they are clearly being violated by forces and powers which are not easily identifiable. Mr. Mayor we solicit your support. We know and respect your track record which puts the concerns of our larger community Carlsbad at the top of your list. Sincerely, /s/ John Zemenick, Mindy Resh, Jim Hicks, for Owners for the Preservation of "Olde" Vista Pacifica Cc:Mayor Pro-tem Matt Hall; Council Member Ann Kulchin; Council Member Julie Nygaard; Council Member Ramona Finnila. Cc: Ray Patchett, City Manager Lloyd Hubbs, Public Works Director Marty Orenyak, Community Development Director Michael Holzmiller, Planning Director Bob Wojcik, Public Works Manager Mike Grim, Associate Planner