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Charles B. Christensen
Donald W. Detisch
Sean D. Schwerdtfeger
John F. Smith
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Of Counsel
Harold O. Valderhaug
VIA FACSIMILE & U.S. MAIL
March 8, 2000
Mike Grim
City of Carlsbad Planning Department
Senior Planner
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008-7314
RE: Poinsettia Properties tentative map CT 98-14 et al.,
Phase 2 Standard Pacific Homes
Dear Mr. Grim:
I am writing as a follow-up to my previous letter to you of February 24,2000 regarding the
above-referenced subdivision. On March 2, 2000, I attended an informational meeting of the
Mariners Point Homeowners Association. Greg Linhoff of Standard Pacific made a presentation to
the association members. While there were various issues raised relative to landscaping and traffic
(to name a few), the most controversial issue centered on the location of the affordable housing
apartments and RV park on proposed Loncera Road. Mr. Linhoff explained that the majority of the
proposed single-family residences would be located south of Poinsettia Road while the affordable
units and RV parking area would be located north oi Poinsettia and adjacent to Mariners Point. He
also indicated alternative locations for the affordable housing units within the project had been
studied, evaluated and rejected. The location of the alternative sites and the reasons for their
rejection were not disclosed.
It was my sense that if the affordable housing units and RV parking were relocated to a
position south of Poinsettia Road, the community opposition which was considerable would be
eliminated. It would seem that physically there is no reason why this relocation could not occur.
Candidly, it would seem that the goals of the housing element would be better met if this relocation
to the southern portion of the project were accomplished. There would be a better blend and mix
if the affordable units were thus located. These units would be better integrated and would become
part of the fabric of the community.
Mr. Grim
March 8, 2000
Page 2
My clients believe, based on what they perceived at the meeting, that an alternative site
within the project, preferably south of Poinsettia Road would be the most appropriate course of
action.
Thanks again for your assistance and consideration. Again we will expect these comments
to be included as part of the administrative record.
Sincerely,
Donald W. Detisch
DWD:sll
cc: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bums