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March 3, 1999
Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
Las Palmas
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE: Spyglass
To Whom It May Concern:
In response to the issues raised in the PRE 98-58 letter of November 24,1999 and plan
mark-up, we have done the following:
Planning:
1. Biological Study
A biological study has been performed and is included in the submittal package.
2. Affordable Housing
The submitted plan shows "granny flats" included in 3 of the units in conformance with
the City's inclusionary housing requirements.
3. Hillside Ordinance
The tall perimeter slopes have been undulated to the largest extent possible and the
buildings have been set back from the tops of the slopes on Lots 1,2,10,11 and 12.
4. Noise Study
An updated noise study has been performed and is included in the submittal package.
5. Required Applications
Applications for a Tentative Tract Map, Site Development Plan, Special Use Permit and
Hillside Development Permit are being submitted.
6. Carlsbad Village Drive
The name has been changed from Elm Avenue on all of the documents.
7. Previous City Approval Stamps
The stamps have been removed from updated documents.
Planning Department
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Engineering:
1. Sight Distance at Appian Road and Carlsbad Village Drive Intersection
Per conversations with Ken Quon, the sight distance has been set for 300 feet. This is the
stopping sight distance for a forty mile per hour design speed. The Caltrans Highway Design
Manual Section 405.1(2)(b) allows the use of stopping sight distance in lieu of corner sight
distance when ..."right of way acquisition, building removal, extensive excavation,
environmental..." costs are excessive. As confirmed on the tentative tract map, a large retaining
wall (approximately 20 feet high) would be required in order to create the corner sight distance.
In order to keep the retaining wall height and related excavation to a minimum, the stopping
sight distance of 300 feet has been used.
2. Angle of Intersection Between Appian Way and Carlsbad Village Drive
The intersection has been set at 90° to the centerline of Carlsbad Village Drive.
3. Dedicated Right Turn Lane
A dedicated right turn lane for vehicles traveling east on Carlsbad Village Drive and turning
south on Appian Way has been included on the tentative tract map.
4. Flat Setback Area along El Camino Real and Carlsbad Village Drive
The requirement has been waived by Bob Wotjik.
5. Traffic Signal at Appian Road and Carlsbad Village Drive.
It is understood that this will be a condition of approval.
Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions about this information.
Sincerely,
Bruce A. Tail, P.E.
President
cc: John Wismer, Landis Industries