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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEIR 80-09A; REVISED PARKS AND REC. ELEMENT; Environmental Impact Report (EIR)/4C7O71 TI - - - - '2 11 ii CASE NO.: EIR 80-9 (A) DATE RECEIVED: 1-5-81 SEE: GPA-63 t. APPLICANT CITY OF_ - - REQUEST: RevisedParkand ENVIRONMENTAL EMPT OR EXCEPTED: Posled: Prior Compliance: Filed: Filed: NEG1TVE DECLARATION:__________________________ Posted: Notice of Determination:____ EIRONMENTAL ICT REPORT:____________________ Notice of Notice of Notice of Preparation: Completion: PLANNING COM'1ISS ION 1. Date of Hearing: ___ 2. Publication: I . 3. Notice to Property Owners: . 4. Resolution No Date: L1 ACTION: /ppjju' _b (Continued to: 5.Appeal: CITYCOUNCIL 1. Date of Hearing -2 - 2. Notices to City Clerk:................ 3. Agenda Bill: U 4. Resolution No. 5. Ordinance No. ______________ Date: .......... Date: .......... ACTION: CORRESPONDENCE Staff Report to Applicant: Resolution to Applicant: r I I I I 1 TECHNICAL APPENDIX REVISED PARKS & RECREATION I CRAMT I \\NAGA ASSOCIATES October 1981 City of Carlsbad I I I I I 1 I I I I El I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TABLE OF CONTENTS Facility Standards - Overview 1 Facility Standards - Recreation Area Classifications 3 Recommended Quimby Ordinance Revisions 10 Implementation Priority Matrix 11 Recreational Demand 13 Market Demand Population Normally Required For 17 Private Investment In Recreational Facilities Economic Impacts Of the Parks and Recreation 19 Development Plan Proposed Public Recreation Use Of Lake Calavera 21 Carlsbad Park and Recreation Element 23 Project Selection, Level Of Effort, Phasing and Funding Matrix (1981 - 1986 Capital Projects) Capital Improvements Policies Description 24 I 1 FACILITY STANDARDS I A. Facility Standards - Overview I As stated in the County-wide Local Park Program, "where there is no definitive standard for measuring recreation services, the ability I of a park system to accommodate increasing use and to adapt to changing recreational preferences is most directly related to the amount and I location of the park land. Thus, an adequate standard based on park size, service radius, population served, and acres per thousand I population, with built-in flexibility to adapt to varying communities, will be most likely to remain a viable guide." I After consideration of the following parameters: I . the goals established within this element, current and projected economic conditions, I . new trends and patterns in recreation, quantity and quality of existing facilities, proximity to the three lagoons and two state beaches, I . expressed needs and desires of the citizens as per the Task Force, City Staff's experience and the public opinion question- naire, and the location of school sites I . the following acreages were established as minimum to meet the recreational needs of the Carlsbad population. l Special-Resource Areas 2.5 acres/1,000 population Community Parks 2.0 acres/1,000 population I Special-Use Facilities .5 acres/1,000 population 5.0 acres/1,000 population 1 I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I The distribution of the acreage should occur in the four main growth sections of the City: Palomar, Encina, La Costa, and Calavera. The following chart depicts :the acreages required within each 'of the four areas for the years 1990 and 2000. RECREATION LAND FOR 1.990 (In Acres) Palomar Encina La Costa Calavera Total Community Park 6.5 79.4 36.0 25.7 147.6 Special-Use Facility 1.6 19.8 9.0 6.4 36.8 8.1 99:2 45.0 32.1 184.4 RECREATION LAND FOR 2000 (In Acres) Palomar Encina La Costa Calavera Total Community Park 20.1 118.9 47.0 52.8 238.8 Special-Use Facility 5.0 29.7 11.8 13.2 . 59.7 25.1 148.6 58.8 66.0 298.5 The following chart shows the projected populations for the four sections of the City. PROJECTED POPULATIONS (Source: Seedway Cook) Year Year Section 1990 2000 Encina 36,689 51,433 Calavera 12,836 26,384 Palomar 3,246 10,019 La Costa 18,000 23,490 Total 73,711 111,326 2 I I B. Recreation Area Classifications I Recreation areas within Carlsbad have been classified into six groups: I • Special-Resource Areas . Community Parks • Residential Parks . Special-Use Facilities • Recreational Facilities for Industrial Areas Recreational Trails Responsibilities of land acquisition, site development, and maintenance for these areas are set down within the policies of this Element. 1. Special-Resource Areas Special-Resource Areas are local amenities that have either city-wide or potential regional significance. The significance I is in the quality of the site that makes it unique as a recreation area; this quality may be of a natural (water, I geological, etc.), historical (architectural, etc.) or of a cultural (pageants, etc.) or of a combination thereof. I Consequently, the site or its facilities have an attraction or drawing power to users locally and beyond. The areas within Carlsbad that fall into this category are: I . Rancho Carrillo Ranch (approximately 18 acres) Macario/HUB (488 acres) I . Lake Calavera (252 acres) Local Beaches and Lagoons (under State jurisdiction) I .3 I II 111 I The three areas under Carlsbad jurisdiction total approximately 760 acres. For the year 2000, based on the proposed standards I for special-resource areas, 2.5 acres/1,000 popUlation, the City will require only 280 acres. The anticipated build-out population 160,000 will require a I total of 400 acres. Consequently, the City has met the standards for this classification with the above existing lands to which it has title. 2. Community Parks I Community Parks are leisure facilities, approximately I 20 to 50 acres in size, designed to serve the recreational needs of several neighborhoods. The nature of this type of I facility encourages and attracts family unit populations from a nearby vicinity on a daily frequency. Minimum facilities should include: I . Family-oriented picnic areas Group picnic areas I . Turfed open space areas for free play Multi-purpose lighted playfield(s) Tot areas Structure for lectures, meetings, skills instruction, etc. U . On-site parking Security night lighting Buffer areas I . Special-use facilities as per specific community demand Tennis courts I - I 4 I I I I Special-use facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, horseshoes, handball and racquetball courts, etc. may be located I within these parks if appropriate to the interest and need of the community in which the park is located. Specific uses for known.community park sites are provided within the Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix. The service radius for community park sites is approximately I two miles. The primary access orientation is vehicular. It is therefore established that community parks should be I located adjacent to a secondary arterial or circulation route of greater hierarchy as defined within the Circulation Element. 3. Residential Parks' Traditional neighborhood parks characteristically serve the recreational needs of a segment of the population within I walking distance of the park. Desirable sites are 5 to 10 acres in, size, but may drop as low as 3 acres. I Minimum facilities at each existing site should include: Family-oriented picnic areas I . Minimum I-acre turfed open space Security night lighting • Buffer areas I Other facilities may be provided in a neighborhood park, but I only if appropriate to a large percentage of the supporting neighborhood population. Foi example, a multi-purpose hard I court may be inappropriate for a neighborhood of senior citizens. i I I Specific uses for Carlsbad's existing neighborhood park sites are provided within the Uses In Recreation Areas Matrix. Further development of these areas should be as per the Matrix. Neighborhood level recreational facilities can be public or private. Those provided after the adoption of this Element will be private. Private sites, or "residential parks" are to be provided, developed and maintained by private development consequently this discussion of neighborhood classification facilities is intended as a guideline for privately owned parks and not a standard. The City will promote neighborhood level recreation, but it will only be provided in those developments choosing to be reviewed under the City's non- mandatory PUD Ordinance. These facilities which will be referred to as "residential parks", will most likely no longer provide the use areas found in traditional neighborhood parks as mentioned earlier in this section, but instead w'ill provide areas for specific active uses. "Residential parks" are neighborhood level special-use facilities having service limits corresponding to the boundaries of the private developments in which they are located. 4. Special-Use Facilities Special-use facilities are local facilities that meet the needs of only one or two activity-type uses. They are between one to five acres in size and generally do not provide the basic universally accepted facilities found in a park site. Facilities of this type are swim, tennis or racquetball complexes, meeting halls, athletic complexes and playlots. Location of special-use facility sites should b&based upon adequate access to it's supporting community population. It 6 n I I I I I I I I is therefore established that these facilities should be located adjacent to arterials. 1 Special-use facilities can be public, private, or quasi-public. I In light of Goal B, "Promote a financially self-supporting system of recreational facilities and programs." the intent of I this Element is to promote self-supporting facilities. Consequently, most facilities will be private or quasi- public (land leased by the city and recreational facility development, operation, and maintenance provided by private concessionaires). 5. Recreation Facilities for Industrial Areas 1 The industrial area around the Palomar Airport will be a unique I daytime community. Industrial complexes in the area will be encouraged to provide recreational space within pedestrian proximity of the working environments. Due to time constraints I of work schedules, private park sites that include the following of priority. I are small turfed area for free play I . small picnic areas • tree-shaded areas with benches for individual picnicking, reading, relaxing and socializing. Responsibility for the provision, development and maintenance of I park sites will be assumed by the owner. Park sites will be reviewed during the master planning or specific planning phases. I Size, location, and use are the main considerations. A site of one to three acres is desirable. Location should promote I vehicular and pedestrian access. 1 7 I I I Formalized recreation is also desirable for this working community and will be provided within special-use facilities I that are: I i - commercial public facilities or 2 - private in-house company facilities I Facilities should provide activities that accommodate a limited number of players and period play, such as, swimming, tennis, I racquetball and handball. 6. Recreational Trails I Recreational trail systems considered within this Element are the Bicycle Routes, and the Hiking/Equestrian Corridors. The nature of equestrian and hiking trails is such that the I proposed facilities have been developed together along select open space corridors as per the General Land Use Element. I (See graphic entitled "Hiking/Equestrian Corridors" within Element text.) The route of this master trail system was I planned to meet the following intent. 1 . connect areas of known major hiking/equestrian interest provide a safe trail that reduces conflict with other activities I . provide an interesting trail I The Bicycle Routes system has been planned to share the secondary, prime, and major arterials defined within the I Circulation Element. A combination automobile/bicycle route avoids duplication of facilities and will provide a I safe direct route if planned properly. These routes will additionally link all community park sites which also are to be located along a secondary, major or prime arterial. I (Refer to Bicycle Route Master Plan within Element text.) 8 L [ Responsibility for recreational trails is fractured. Bicycle routes will be through public responsibility for development and maintenance; the Hiking/Equestrian Trails will be provided on a quasi-public basis. The city shall obtain irrevocable offers for land dedication from developments for those open space corridors as shown on the Hiking/Equestrian Corridor Plan. Trail development and maintenance shall be provided on leased land by private concessionaires, and private-interest groups, or combination thereof, that are willing to assume that responsibility. I I I El I U I I I I U I I U U I I I RECOMMENDED QUIMBY ORDINANCE REVISIONS I i. The percentage of land required for provision/dedication should relate to coordinate demographics. (Percentages or provision/dedication should not I only reflect density, but classification of housing. Refer to Appendix A- Pge 27.) 2. The density format should be expressed in units/acre so that it may easily be translated into acres/1,000 served figures. 1 3. Required recreation land dedication/provision should be consistent with the I standards expressed within this Element. I 4. The section on "Method of Determining Population Density" should reflect the standards of 1980 Census of Population and Housing and should be updated every 10 years. 5. The amounts of required land dedication are too low for some density ranges I to achieve the 2.0 acre standard for community parks. (Refer to Appendix A- I Page 30.) 6. The ordinance must express that all dedicated park land and fees are for I community parks, special-use area, and special-resource area only, not local parks. I I I I 1 1 10 I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IMPLEMENTATION PRIORFJ REVIEW & SUGGESTED PRIORITY OF GOAL, POLICY & ACTION PLAN RESLIfY EVALUATION FUNDING DEVELOPMENT Management Goals 1. GOAL Provide balanced and readily accessible recreational programs and facilities 1.1 Policy A-i g Dept. . Planning . General 1st Commission Fund 1.1:1 Develop processing . . Council packets 1.1:2 Develop city-wide master signing program 1.1:3 Develop non-profit foundation to sponsor public recreation activities ept. . P & R . General 3rd 1.1:4 Develop prototype recreation . listrict Commission Fund services "contract' concept . .Planning . Private Commission Council 1.1:5 Develop requirements for irrevocable offers of land . lept. . P & R . Mixed 2nd dedication Commission Private & ___________________________________________________ • Council • C.I.P. 1.1:6 Develop recreational facility guidelines for industrial . 'ept. . P & R • Mixed - 1st developments Comision Private & • Council C.I.P. 1.1:7 Structure investor and operator agreements . I 1.1:8 Identify elements of park development & operations at Macario-HUB, Carrillo Ranch, and Lake Calavera that can be performed by private investors. 1.2 Policy A-2 1.3 Policy A-3 1.4 Policy A-4 1.4:1 Develop Carrillo Ranch . 1.4:2 Develop preservation program a Stagecoach Park 1.5 Policy A-5 implementation priority matrix 11 'eat. . P & R . General 3rd ;g Dept. Commission Fund Planning - Commission Council implementation priority matrix 12 I I I FVIPLEMENTA11ON PRKR1Y REVIEW & SUGGESTED PRIORITY OF RIITY EVALUATION FUNDING DEVELOPMENT GOAL, POLICY & ACTION PLAN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2. GOAL To rehabilitate existing under- utilized facilities that potentially can meet the needs of a changing and growing population. 2.1 Policy D-1 eat. -District 2.1:1 Generate inventory of needed repairs for existing facilities 2.1:2 Facility rehabilitation assessment & feasibility study 3. GOAL To encourage private owners and public agencies to sell, dedicate, donate or lease at minimal costs, surplus lands to provide land for recreation use. 3.1 Policy E-1 3.1:1 initiate agreements with SDG&E to establish access along south shore of Ague Hedionda. 3.1:2 Initiate agreements with SDG&E to establish access between Agua Hedionda and Macario 3.1:3 initiate lease of HUB area 3.2 POlicy E-2 3.2:1 Negotiate recreational compatibility' understandings with Department of Fish & Game 4. GOAL Increase community parks city-wide and recreation facilities within industrial areas. 4.1 Policy F-I 4.2 Policy F-2 5. Goal C 1.1 Policy C-i • School Board • P & R Commission • Council • General 2nd Fund • School District I I RECREATIONAL DEMAND I There are numerous elements of changing recreational services demand for the City of Carlsbad: • Dynamic population growth in new locations within the City. The I . resident population will double between 1980 and 1990, going from roughly 35,500 to 73,700. The population is then expected to increase to 111,000 by the year 2000. Carlsbad may ultimately "build I out" at roughly160,000 during the first half of the 21st Century. I • Dynamic employee growth is also foreseen (which is not necessarily related to residential population increase) in particular locations, I most notably around Palomar Airport. • Beach visitation increases forecast by the State of California sug- gest upward trends from nearly 2 million annual visitors in 1980 to 2.6 million in 1990 and 3.3 million in the year 2000. • Visitor accomodations are increasing in number, from roughly 700 I rooms in 1980 to an estimated 1,000 rooms by 1983. Thereafter, it is anticipated that hotel/motel development will begin to in- crease even more dramatically. • The major national prestige of the La Costa Hotel and Spa is begin- ning to identify Carlsbad very positively. Visitor draw and demand for additional resort-type establishments should be anticipated. • Interest in the three lagoons which frame the City and it's future I development remains very high. It is possible that the lagoons will remain largely in a preserved ecological state in as much as there is I demonstrated strong public interest in both retention, preservation, and the nature experience as a recreational opportunity. 13 I I F These several elements of demand have been given recent additional credence through the conduct of a recreation user needs survey which collected some 557 responses from City of Carlsbad residents. The current demand findings may be summarized as follows: • There is an across-the-board range of new facilities, which the I respondents desire. The most frequently requested facilities are swimming pool, gymnasium, cultural arts (performance hall) facilities, and lighted multi-use athletic areas. • The respondents are frequent users of vigorous outdoor recreation I opportunities. 1 S City residents exhibit very high beach use patterns. I S There is a perception that young people are best served by the existing park facilities and programs. • Substantial interest is shown for lagoon protection. I S Private/commercial recreational facilities within and outside of Carlsbad make up roughly one-half the recreational use pattern of I the survey respondents. S There is demonstrated strong interest in further improvement of the Carlsbad public park and recreation system. • There is evidence that residents are willing to pay user fees for public parks facilities and program uses. I I 14 I I L Of those facilities needs most desired, the respondents consistently under- lined interest in vigorous athletic activity and in outdoor recreation, by giving priority to: I Swimming pools Lighted playing fields I Teen Center Gymnasium Outdoor Theater I In the making of future parks development policy, Carlsbad, as a growing community which will almost entirely change during the twenty years, sees several "suppliers" of recreational facilities for its residents: • The private home-related facilities built as parts of condominium and planned community developments. (Note that more than 75 percent of projected eventual dwelling units have yet to be built in Carlsbad). • The private for-profit commercial recreational facilities which a growing resident and employee population will demand. • The destination resort/spa which performs recreational services for visitors and the generally well-to-do. • The residential subdivisions which will eventually be responsible for the operation and maintenance of small neighborhood parks. • The City of Carlsbad Parks Department which will provide parks, facilities, and programs through a development program that seeks to "privitize" as much of the public park performance role as it can by providing incentives to the private sector investors and operators. I 15 I I 1 I I U Li U I I: The Carlsbad School Districtwhich provides recreational and athletic facilities for the student population base which is expected to grow I steadily and in great magnitude during the next decade. I I The State of California as operator of the two very lengthy State beaches. I I The several social institutions which have consistently created I recreational facilities and programs, including the YMCA and the larger local churches. Thus, the issue of demand for the City of Carlsbad is one of the proper deliberate selection of the facilities and programs role which it should I play. The City's future parks and recreation role should be concentrated • Development of adequate community parks • Development of superior special resource-based areas • Development of special-use facilities. If the City revises it's acreage/thousand persons standards, as recom- mended elsewhere in this element, the City will essentially be concen- trating nrimary effort on: I 0 Community pas generated at 2 acres per thousand people; • Special-resource areas at 2.5 acres per thousand, people; and I • Special-use facilities at .5 acres per thousand people. I Thus, 5 acres per thousand people becomes the optimum number for a priority park development program and can best deliver recreational services to meet the demands recorded above. (Trails and neighborhood I parks will become the responsibility of private developers, homeowner associations, and assessment districts.) I 16 I I I MARKET DEMAND POPULATION 1 NORMALLY REQUIRED FOR PRIV INVESTMENT IN RECREATIONAL ATE FACILITIES MINIMUM POPULATION ANNUAL FACILITY BASE PATRONS SITE SIZE USUAL LOCATION PRIVATE 1. Tennis Club 85,000 500 6 residential arterial 17-20 courts members acres street 2. Handball! Racquetball Club--Athletic Club style • 16 courts 125,000 1,500 3 office/commercial members acres district • 6 courts 30,000 560 3 office/commercial members acres district 3. Roller 200,000 100,000 2 commercial district Rink* admissions acres 4. Motion Picture Theaters* • Walk-in 75,000 378,000 2-3 regional shopping fourplex admissions acres center 1,400 seats • Walk-in 37,000 185,000 2 community shopping twin admissions acres center 5. Health Club 60,000 600 half neighborhood shop- members acre ping center 6. Miniature 175,000 160,000 1.5 commercial district Golf Course plays acres 7. Games Arcade 200,000+ 600,000 +.5 Regional market 32 machines plays acres (often com- bined with miniature golf) 17 I I Li Li Li Li I I LI I U I Li Li I I MINIMUM POPULATION FACILITY SITE SIZE USUAL LOCATION 8. Archery 80,000 12,000 1/2 regional shopping Range plays acre center or public 8 lanes land lease 9. Driving 200,000 100,000 13 industrial/commercial Range admissions acres area 35 tees PUBLIC 10. Swim 350,000 30,000 1.5 regional market-- Complex swimmers acres+ lic park or large school 11: Outdoor 750,000+ 240,000 13 regional market-- Amphi- admissions acres public park theater 12. Equestrian 250,000 100 horses 3.5 regional market-- Boarding boarded acres+ public land and Rental trail Center system LARGE—SCALE COMMERCIAL FACILITIES 13. Health Spa 1,000,000+ 58,000 5-10+ regional market-- 200 rooms room acres possibly includes nites major competition golf course 14. Theme Park • Small very large 800,000 25-45 near freeway on Scale regional to acres vacant land market 1,250,000 admissions • Large very large 2,000,000 100-170 near freeway on Scale regional to acres vacant or agri- market 3,500,000 cultural land admissions 15. Recreation regional 150 occu- 7-35 near freeway with Vehicle market pied acres beach or special Park 100- nights environmental 500 spaces space attraction iE] I I I I I I I I L I I I I I I I ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE PARKS I AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN The direct economic impacts of the City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation I Development Plan will be experienced on a gradual and phased basis, as a part of general City growth expected during the next two decades. I There are ten basic impacts: I i - The gradually implemented plan will stimulate establishment of new businesses in Carlsbad (commercial recreation facilities on I both public and private properties as well as retail and services outlets which support the recreation facilities). I 2 - There will be an increase in both public and private construction activities to meet the recreational facilities demand. 3 - City employment in the Parks Department should increase only I modestly, if the City is successful in capturing concessionaires and private operators for recreational facility operation on public park lands. 4 - Recreation destination visitors from outside of Carlsbad will I increase as new private and public facilities open--yielding grad- ually increasing municipal revenues. Visitors from the San Diego -I regiofl and from Southern California in general will seek the recre- ational specialties Carlsbad can offer. 5 - Recreational facility and program development should increase demand for overnight visitor accommodations well beyond the 1,000 I rooms expected to be in place by 1983, resulting in both current hotel/motel expansion and new guest accommodations. I I 19 I I I I 6 - The Parks and Recreation Development Plan will cause greater respon- sibilities on the part of the School District and the Visitor's Bureau function of the Chamber of Commerce. The City will seek I performance in terms of facilities and programs build up from the School District, and an attractions management effort from the i Chamber. 7 - If City Council approves, a result of the Development Plan will be I the transfer of the costs of operations and maintenance responsibil- ities for the small neighborhood parks to neighborhood associations. I The neighborhood parks would still be public parks. I 8 - The primary revenue benefits to the City which should result from implementation of the Development Plan would be increased guest room tax collections and increased sales tax receipts. I 9 - The success of the Development Plan may enhance the market demand I for modernization of the redevelopment project area--helping to support private reinvestment in the older city core area. 10 - The City may be able to stabilize it's costs of recreational program I offerings by moving toward the goal of user fees and charges for new recreational programs at both existing and new facilities. I There are, in addition, some further indirect economic impacts which may enhance the City's economic position. For example, high-quality private I recreational facilities within or adjacent to the newly developing office- industrial area will increase the attractiveness of the space to firms look- ing for motivated employees. Also, the quality of both public and private recreational facilities should influence the maintenance of high property i values. 20 I PROPOSED PUBLIC RECREATION U USE OF LAKE CALAVERA Current .Situation Water District. The Lake Calavera property is owned as an asset by the Carlsbad As such, it has asset value and may in the future be assigned either an asset I revenue production role or be marketed for sale in order to raise funds for future necessary water district projects. The proposed Parks and Recreation I Element suggests that the important water surface and land area in the Water District ownership be developed as a revenue-producing public recreation facility. I The location of Lake Calavera in the northeast quadrant of Carlsbad indicates the probability that future park users will come from surrounding cities -- all the more reason to establish fee-based recreation facilities. i Concept The water surface and the interesting terrain suggest that outdoor experiences I be maximized. Activities such as camping, boating, horseback riding, and bicycle moto-cross ("BMX") would appear to be suitable. Additionally, it may be possible to attract a family recreation park operator (water slide, batting I cage, miniature golf, etc.). While not making any finding of current or future feasibility for operation as a commercial recreational park, it is suggested I that the Water District first consider offering Lake Calavera for water develop- ment as a unique commercial recreation park emphasizing multiple use and the I generation of revenues for the District. Among the primary uses which should be are: I considered Recreation vehicle park Tent camping I . Nonmotorized water craft rental (on the lake) Convenience food and camping supplies shop I . Family commercial recreation facilities emphasizing water , contact (outside of the lake) I . An equestrian club and competition show ring (membership and rentals -- clearly profit-making) I 21 1 I Revenue Develdpment I The Water District could master lease the property to the Parks and Recreation Department with the understanding that virtually all revenues generated for the City should flow to the District. In turn, the Department could negotiate a master development agreement with a recreation facility developer/operator I based upon an annual minimum land rent convertible to a percent of gross revenues from all park operations. The City itself would be likely to receive the follow- ing additional revenues: • Sales tax I . Possessory interest real estate taxes • Public facilities fee (one time) I I I I I 1 11 I I I 22 I I I CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT POLICIES DESCRIPTION Each of the proposed projects listed on the preceding matrix is I described below in order to define what the funding level proposed during the 1982-1986 period would accomplish. I 1. Macario Canyon Park: The City proposes to close escrow on the 288-acre parcel during 1981, utilizing funds to be committed from I the General Fund. The prior 1980-1985 Capital Improvement Program had suggested an additional $2,585,000 from Public Facilities Fee I receipts, be invested in park development. The separate Macario Canyon Park Development Plan has proposed roughly $3,492,000 during the 1981-1986 period -- by specifying numerous explicit projects. 1 The Parks Commission and City Council will wish to select the most worthy and needful capital projects for Macario which both protect I the park resource and establish the investment base necessary to capture private investment in, and operations of, public recrea- tional facilities. 2. City-Wide Park Signing System: This is a new program intended to I locate and designate city parks with a uniform higher quality signing system that serves to direct the resident and visitor, as I well as to enhance the image of the public park system in Carlsbad. Fifty thousand dollars should purchase a large number of free- standing, high durability, low maintenance signs (and replacements), including installation. 3. Carrillo Ranch: This genuine historic location has to be protected. Further, land trading to maximize the contiguous parcel size must I be carried out. Within the next three program years, a precise development plan should also be prepared -- during negotiations with any master tenant who will develop and operate the "Old California" themed restaurant and the early California artisans shops. The I $80,000 pays for costs of security fencing, land trade negotiations, and master tenant program negotiations. It does not include additional public funds which may be necessary to stabilize the I historic structures as an incentive to cause master tenant development. I 23 111 Fl I I III I L State CAPITAL PROJECT PROPOSED PROJECTS 1. Maceric 2, 2. City Wide Park Signing System 3. Carrillo Ranch 4. Pine Field 5. Fuerte 6. Calavera 7. Stagecoach B. Alga Norte 9. Facility Rehabilitation Assessment 10. Plan for Privitization Opportunities of Special- Resource Areas PROJECTS NOW UNDER WAY A. La Costa Canyon B. JeffersonfB.V. C. Maceric Acquisition .2, Mote: This matrix proposes: • -A slim "doable" five year capital I priority projects. • Concentration on conrnunity parks an • Selection of Calavera, Stagecoach, community parks, with early master further acquisition and new develop • Continuation of annual work program Maceric Canyon Park. L I L I I I I U U U H I 1981-1986 parks and recreation capital improvements projects 24 I I Prior City estimates for tot lots, restrooms, picnic areas, and four athletic fields were proposed at $958,000. 4. Pine Field: The $150,000 proposed herein is for purposes of I acquisition of two acres of school play areas for use as a City Parks Department multi-use athletic field. Modest additional funds 1 will be necessary to re-format the area to serve as multi-use turf I S. Fuerte Park: Eighteen thousand dollars is proposed for design of future park developments on 3.6 acres in the La Costa area of the I. City. Initial City. estimates of $200,000 for improvements include two multi-use turf fields, with some fencing and backstops, and a picnic area. - 1. 6. Calavera Park: This park is designated as a community park -- under I the proposed classification system suggested in the draft Parks and Recreation Element. Twenty acres of contiguous park lands are I proposed to have several uses including athletic fields, tennis, a community center structure, and possibly a racquetball complex. I The City initially forecasts a $1,386,000 total eventual cost. This C.I.P. proposal recommends $37,000 for park design and construction documents, and $665,000 for first phase development of approximately I 10 acres emphasizing athletic fields and outdoor facilities. 1 7. Stagecoach Park: This previously unfunded community park, located in the La Costa area, has also been moved forward in priority timing I to the current five-year program. Thirty-seven thousand dollars is suggested for park design and construction documents, with $40,000 for protection and interpretation -of the historical remains, and I $625,000 for development of approximately one-fourth of the 28-acre site by the 1985-1986 program year. The City has initially esti- mated a •total development cost of $2,488,000 and has designated uses including athletic fields, restrooms, basketball courts, I tennis courts, and a community center structure. 25 Li Li 8. Alga Norte Park: A 20- to 22-acre park is proposed to be developed after several land trades have been accomplished. It too lies in the La Costa area. The park concept has included very active athletic facilities such as a swim complex, lighted fields, a gym, and a tennis-racquetball center. Since the Macario Canyon Park Development Plan now includes these concepts, it is proposed that the City first assess the number of such facilities it desires to develop simultaneously and then plan the Alga Norte Park based upon resolution of the land trading with Daon and the development of in- place resident market support for -Alga Norte alternatives. It is suggested that $37,000 be defined for program design and bid documents, and $665,000 in first-phase improvements. The City has previously estimated $1,735,000 for the athletic facilities, which seems low. 9. Facility Rehabilitation Assessment: In order to make effective decisions about rehabilitation of current park facilities throughout Carlsbad, it is proposed that an assessment program be carried out for all City parks. The assessment can provide reinvestment direc- tions once the options and the costs have been weighed. The assess- ment should result in design standards for rehab and replacement with "service modules" which can be built in several of the older parks if current and projected future usage warrant facility reinvestment. While some might consider this suggestion to be a "soft" cost, the consultants believe the concept goes to the core of the issue of future capital projects planning in Carlsbad, and provides a much needed guide to workable hardware packages. 10. Plan for Revitalization: The City has recently adopted a recreation program financing goal stating that 60 percent of recreation pro- grams will be sustained by fees within five years. The Macario Development Plan proposes numerous public facilities be built and operated by the private sector on a public user fee basis. Similarly, suggestions are made in the proposed Parks and Recreation Element for private development (on public lands) of Lake Calavera 26 I n U Li I I I I Li I I I Li I I I Li I water district properties, and of the Carrillo Ranch Park. This I line item is proposed for the development of management tools and techniques with which the City can proceed to effectuate such items as 'standard concessionaire agreements, convertible land lease I contracts, enterprise funds and accounting systems, and the model documents necessary to actually negotiate with private providers I of public recreation facilities and services. I ill I I I El I I I I U I H 27 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I REVISED PARKS & RECREATION 11 ELEMENT / IWANAGA ASSOCIATES 1200 QUAIL STREET, SUITE 165, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA Telephone (714) 752-7614 consultants: ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES DANIELIAN ASSOCIATES October, 1981 U I Sin rely, 6 Russell RYI : aid I! Fl RUSSELL Y. IWANAGA A.SL.A. ERNEST M. SEIDEL A.SL.A I IWANACA I ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 1200 QUAIL STREET• NO. 165 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660- (714) 752-7614 1450 DESCANSO AVENUE SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 (714) 744-8790 October 30, 1981 I City of Carlsbad Mr. David Bradstreet Director of Parks and Recreation I 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 I Dear Mr. Bradstreet: We are pleased to submit the Revised Parks and Recreation I Element for the City of Carlsbad. The Element provides realistic goals and a master plan-for long-term recreation facility development. I We thank the Parks and Recreation Task Force and the Parks and Recreation and Planning Departments for providing their time, input, and expertise towards the completion of this I exciting project. It has been a pleasure working with you and we are looking forward to the opportunity of being of service to you in I the future. I enclosure I LI I MEMBER - AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITEC r5 CITY OF CARLSBAD I City Officers: City Council Ronald C. Packard Mary Casler Girard W. Anear Claude A. Lewis Ann J. Kuichin Planning Commission Mayor..................... Vice-Mayor................ City Manager.............. Ass't City Manager . Ass't City Manager........ Ass't City Manager........ Ronald C. Packard Mary Casler Frank Aleshire Ronald A. Beckman William C. Baldwin Frank Mannen I I I I I [1 I Mary Marcus Vernon J. Farrow, Jr. Jerry Rombotis E.H. Jose, Jr. Clarence H. Schiehuber Johnathan D. Friestedt Stephen LHeureux Parks and Recreation Commission/Project Task Force Laurie Nelson Boone I Shirley Dahiquist Barbara Donovan Jeanne B. McFadden I John S. Murk Dennis McKee Scott Wright Parks and Recreation Department David L. Bradstreet, Director of Parks and Recreation Robert E. Wilkinson, Park Planner Douglas J. Duncanson, Park Superintendent Lynn Chase, Recreation Superintendent Planning Department James C. Hagaman, Planning Director Thomas Hageman, Principal Planner Charles Grimm, Associate Planner Gary Wayne, Assistant Planner [1 I I 11 I I I I I I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose Because of changes in demographics, economics, new parks and recreation concepts (privitization), budget constraints, and a demand for energy conservation, a revision of the existing Carlsbad Park and Recreation Element was necessary. The intent of this document is to establish an updated Park and Recreation Development Program with the ultimate objec- tive to provide optimum recreational opportunities to all residents of the City of Carlsbad. Major Accomplishments 1. Standardize and Consolidate Park Facilities A. New Standards - Community Park 2.0 ac/1000 - Special-Resource Areas 2.5 /1000 - Special-Use Areas .5 /1000 - Community Parks are 20 to 50 acres with a multitude of recreational services and programs. - Special-Resource Areas are locations of 100 acres or more; or, a unique character and/or use, not found in community parks; or the local beaches and lagoons. - Special-Use Areas are 1 to 5 acres and provide a specific recreational function to the community. B. Eliminated future city responsibility for mini, ,vest-pocket,and neighborhood parks. 4n the futul be GGA5tr4G-t4CL C. New park acreage projections based on acres per thousand: 1990 2000 Unknown (Build-Out) Community 147.6 238.8 320 S RA 184 278 400 SUA 37 59 80 2. The Element has established 10 goals, 26 policies and 22 action plans. I These directives have been organized into four major headings. Manage- ment, Facility Planning, Programs and Economics. The highlights of this section are: I A. Management Encourage private sector development of public recreation facilities I (privitization). I I I I I I I I 1 I I Li I I.i - Develop a citywide sigri'ing program. - Develop a non-profit organization for sponsorship and donations. - Develop land dedication requirements for hiking/equestrian corridors. - Develop guidelines for industrial participation in providing recreational facilities. City will be responsible for quality of public and private recreation facilities and programs on public land. - Provide recreational opportunities for the handicapped. - Promote self-supporting recreational programs. Community parks shall be provided by the private sector through land dedication. ( Prepare guidelines for residential parks. City wifl responsible for development and maintenance. Develop plans for the joint development and maintenance with private concerns for Lake Calavera, Carrillo Ranch, and Macario Park. - Develop maintenance standards for the various park areas. - Recreation trails shall be developed, operated, and maintained by private concessionaires. All new private developments shall pay both the PIL and PFF. B. Facility Planning Location of public recreation facilities shall be in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Development Plan. - Prepare joint-use facility agreements with the school district. - Rehabilitate existing facilities. - Enter into long-term agreements with S.D.G. &E. C. Programs Encourage program development of traditional public recreational needs, trend-oriented interests, and cultural and nature oriented facilities. I I I H I I I I I I 111 r [1 U I I I I LI D. Economics I City will encourage development of motor inns and hotels near the ocean and lagoons. City shall measure the degree to which a park investment may generate expenditures within Carlsbad. Supplemental information is provided in additional appendices. I Unlike the Element, these texts are not prepared for adoption by City Council as part of the General Plan. Their purpose is to: I l. Document the research information necessary in the formulation of the Element. I 2. Provide additional clarification. Appendices A through D were prepared prior to the formulation of any I draft copies of the revised Element. An additional appendix entitled, Technical Appendix, was prepared during the refinement of draft stages. This appendix contains additional research needed to test the feasibility of goals, policies, and actions of the Element and qualifying information I that will assist City planners during implementation. El I El LI U h I I I a' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction A. Intent 1 B. State of California Law Requirements 2 C. General Plan Relationships 3 II. Facility Standards (Table) 4 III. List of Special-Resource Areas A. Macaria/HUB 5 B. Lake Calavera 5 C. Carrillo Ranch 5 IV. Goals, Policies and Action Plans 7 A. Management 7 B. Facility Planning 11 C. Program 14 D. Economic 15 V. Glossary 17 VI. Parks and Recreation Development Plan A. Uses In Recreation Areas Matrix 19 B. Proposed Public Parks Development Plan 21 C. Hiking/Equestrian Corridor Development Plan 22 D. Bicycle Route Development Plan 23 I I. INTRODUCTION A. Intent I The intent of the Parks and Recreation Element is to establish a Parks and Recreation Development Program for the City with the ultimate objective to provide optimum recreational opportunities to all residents of the City of Carlsbad. The Program established by this Element contains the following: 1. Facility Standards I This section defines the classifications of recreational facilities and the minimum level of acceptance for their development as suited I to the needs of the residents, tourists, and employees within Carlsbad. I2. Special-Resource Areas This section indicates three areas that are of special significance I to the overall Parks and Recreation Development Plan. I3. Goals, Policies and Action Plans I . The Goals are intended to provide the framework for public and private decision-making in regards to provision of recreational I opportunity. They reflect the needs and desires of the citizens of Carlsbad. Policies define the course of action for the goals. 1 . Action plans refer to specific actions for short-range implementation. I I I I I I I 4. Parks and Recreation Development Plan 1 This plan is a combination of ancilliary graphics and matrices that clarify the goals, policies, and action plans. These include: • Uses In Recreation Areas Matrix I . Proposed Public Parks Development Plan • Bicycle Route Development Plan • Hiking/Equestrian Corridor Development Plan B. State of California Law and Requirements I The General Plan of a city may include a recreation element. It is I not a mandatory element. The Government Code 65303 reads as follows concerning recreation elements. I "A recreation element (of the General Plan) shows a comprehensive system of areas and public sites for recreation, including the following and, when practicable, their locations and proposed development: 1 1. Natural reservations 1 2. Parks 3. Parkways I 4. Beaches 5. Playgrounds 6. Recreational community gardens I 7. Other recreation areas" I Local governments may include any or all of the items described in this section; and while a recreation element need not address each facility I lfsted, it is advisable to be comprehensive and to include as many 'facilities as are locally relevant. I 2 I I C. General Plan Relationships California law requires that General Plans contain an integrated, internally consistent set of policies. This Parks and Recreation Element, although not mandatory, has been formulated with the General Plan in mind. Additionally, goals, policies and action plans have been formulated to be consistent with the objectives established in the Local Coastal Plan. The Parks and Recreation Element is most effected by the Land-Use Element, in that each particular classification of recreational facility has been located within a compatible land-use area. This Element does not dictate specific locations for recreational facilities, with the exception of special-resource areas, but rather recommends general areas and site criteria for future recreational facility development. The Parks and Recreation and Open Space Elements have a strong relationship. The Open Space Element identifies within it's text areas desirable for open space conservation. These areas are graphically shown on the Land-Use Map and are suitable for recreational activities. The Parks and Recreation Element proposes recreational uses in some of these areas when they are feasible to land-use and potentially appropriate to public recreational needs. The intent of this Element, however, is not to establish land-use policies for these areas, but rather provide recreational opportunity within the context of the existing General Plan policies. The Parks and Recreation Element is also affected by the Circulation Element since facility locations are concerned with access to the site. Recreational trails have been planned for safety and in a manner that would avoid duplication with other trail'facilities. The Hiking/Equestrian Corridors have been planned to minimize crossing of major circulation routes. The Bicycle Routes correspond to existing and future major circulation arterials, and County and State bicycle routes. I 3 I H H H I H H H I I I I I I I I III. MASTER LIST OF SPECIAL-RESOURCE AREAS A. Macario/HUB The Macario/HUB facilities, area will provide major athletic a conference center and nature-oriented recreation. Although listed as a special-resource area, part of the site' acreage is planned for community park site use. Refer to the separate report entitled "Macaria Canyon Park - Development Plan" for the Specific plan.) B. Lake Calavera The Lake Calavera area is 252 acres, which includes approximately 30 acres of water. It was purchased by a Water Revenue Bond which is due for maturation in 1983. This area provides an opportunity for nature activities. Activities developed are: I camping I . fishing and passive-boating hiking and equestrian riding I Equestrian activities will be open for public use. It is desirable to develop the hiking/equestrian corridors linking the Lake Calavera 1 and Macaria areas as part of the site's eventual development package. I Responsibility for this area shall be shared. The City will provide the land for lease and will guide private concessionaires in I facilities development and maintenance. Private concessionaires will operate the facilities. The majority of activities should be self- supporting and fee-oriented. C. Carrillo Ranch I The structures at Carrillo provide an opportunity to connect the 1 future to the'past and provide the basis for site rehabilitation to the original historic theme. 5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Ranch shall be a commercially operated facility with special interest shops. The City should encourage the sale of artistic items by local artisans. Demonstrations of the various crafts will provide an educational experience. D. Lagoons and Beaches Carlsbad has three major lagoons and approximately six miles of ocean beaches within it's City limits. These special-resource areas are not included as a component of the Parks and Recreation Element in that, they are not under the City jurisdiction of management. It must be noted that these areas contribute significantly to Carlsbad's overall opportunity for recreational experiences. L I IV.. GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTION PLANS I A. Management I 1. Goal A To provide balanced and readily accessible recreational programs and facilities. 1.1 Policy A-1 The city will encourage participation from the private sector for the development, operation, and maintenance of public recreational facilities. ('Privitization Policy) 1.1:1 Action Plan Develop,-processing packets that incorporate all necessary requirements from City departments to minimize the process of obtaining operational permits by private recreational developers, operators and concessionaires. 1.1:2 Action Plan Develop a city-wide master signing program for public recreational facilities that provides directional information and an inviting image for the facility. 1.1:3 Action Plan Develop a non-profit foundation to solicit pri- vate organizations to sponsor public recreation activities, supply equipment and uniforms, donate facilities in parks, etc. and to act as a vehicle to provide clear tax advantages to donors and contributors of funds and resources. I I I I I I F Ii I] F F [1 I I I di 'e I ca - ,f I 1.1:4 Action Plan I Develop a prototype recreation services "contract concept" to provide for corporation financial sponsorship of tournaments, contests, mass recreation I events (10K runs, bicycle races, canoe races, etc.). Approach major corporations in the City, with the "contract concept". 1.1:5 Action Plan ii Develop requirements for irrevocable offers of land dedication by the private sector for open spaceasfi&/c/-t 1.1:6 Action Plan Develop guidelines so that industrial developments may provide athletic clubs and facilities within specific planned industrial and office parks for their day-use population. 1.1:7 Action Plan Develop investor and operator agreements (leases and concession contracts) that provide the optimum in services and social and economic returns for Special-Resource Areas. 1.1:8 Action Plan Identify those elements in Macario/HUB, Carrillo Ranch, and Lake Calavera Parks which can be best performed by private investor/operators and request proposals for development and performance thereof. I 1 I / - 2 1 I I I F 1 1.2 Policy A-2 The City of Carlsbad will be responsible for the quality of I. both public and private recreation facilities and programs on public lands, and shall therefore strengthen recreational service performances. I 1.3 Policy A-3 Recreational opportunities shall be provided for the i handicapped segment of the population when appropriate. 1.4 Policy A-4 I Historically significant sites shall be combined with recreational learning opportunities where possible. I 1.4:1 Action Plan I Develop the Leo Carrillo Ranch as a commercial recreational opportunity that identifies the site's original historical significance. I 1.4:2 Action Plan Develop a preservation program for the existing I . stagecoach stop at Stagecoach Community Park as a mark of historical identity to the community. 1.5 Policy A-5 Development of recreational facilities by developers, service clubs, civic groups, individual donors or organizations shall be consistent with the standards/guidelines of this Element. 2. Goal B To promote a financially self-supporting system of recreational facilities and programs. 2.1 Policy B-i Community park sites shall be provided by the private sector through land dedication prior to the break down of land into smaller residential developments or through purchase by the City. 2.1:1 Action Plan Revise the Quimby Ordinance (Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) to reflect the following: Residential developments larger than 200 acres will provide and dedicate to the City land for any community parks. Those developments with approximately 200 acres that are located in the conceptual location of a community park site as per the Proposed Public Parks Development Plan within this Element text shall be required to provide land or fees according to the discretion of Council. Residential developments less than 200 acres will provide fees (fee-in-lieu) instead of land. This fee will be equal to tIe value of the recreation land that would be required as per the fee-in-lieu table within Chapter 20.44 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code unless the City Council requests that land be dedicated to the City to complete a Community Park. 9 I I I I I I I I I _~ I I [ Li I collected from residential channeled to community parks, special resource area acquisi- All park-in-lieu fees developments will be special use areas, or tion and development. 2.2 Policy B-2 The City shall prepare guidelines for 'residential parks" that will be—oily in effect under the non-majiuiatory PUD ordinance. The ty—s. all no aeeeptisponsibility for maintenance of "retdem -pa-r-ks An association of residential gwne1i shall be formed responsible for ongiing 2. Sub-Policy The City should not accept land dedication under its discretionary authority unless the property is for community park land purposes. 24b Sub-Policy 2.3 Policy B-3 Provision and maintenance of recreational facilities shall be directed by the-#e1-l-owi-ng--s-t-b—p&4c-ie€. "3aS ub-Policy Special-Resource Areas/Facilities that are owned by the City shall be operated and maintained by private concerns, in joint venture with the City, or solely by the City. 2.3:1 Action Plan Develop the Lake Calavera area (252 acres) as a Special-Resource park with a revenue-generating, visitor attraction area. (Refer to "Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix" on page 19.) 2.3:2 Action Plan Develop Carrillo Ranch as a Special-Resource park providing commercially-operated activities of interest in the backdrop of a historicall significant site. 7Nt eacquisijo—of certain1ai s con lquou (to t1e rig Ref' to \'S in 2.3:3 Action Plan Develop the Macario/HUB as a Special-Resource park providing large-scale and educationally-oriented facilities appropriate to the ecology of the lagoon, wetlands, and the canyons. (Refer Uses in Recreation Areas Matrix and separate Macario Park Development Study.) 10 I I I fl I I I I I I I E I L I I I Develop a portion of Macario, as per "The Macario Canyon Park Development Plan", for conunity park use. I 2.3b Sub-Policy Special-Resource Areas will be regularly maintained I only in their developed portions. I 2.3c Sub-Policy Community Parks are owned by the City and shall be maintained as follows: I • Major active-use areas on a regular schedule. I . Less active-use and passive areas on a minimum basis. Use areas for organized groups shall be on as-needed basis. Organizations shall contribute either user-fees I or maintenance effort. Standards for maintenance effort shall be pre-established by the Department of Parks and Recreation prior to any maintenance agreement. I 2.3d Sub-Policy I Neighborhood level recreation shall be provided by: "Residential Parks" which are developed and maintained by private associations. I Special-Use facilities which may be developed and maintained by private, public, or a joint effort of both. Those facilities owned by the City will be I maintained on a regular basis as per the use requirements. I . Existing neighborhood parks prior to the adoption of this revised Element. Neighborhood parks existing prior to the adoption of this I revised Element should be maintained by the City. 2.3e Sub-Policy I Recreational trails shall be developed, operated, and maintained by private concessionaires. The City shall prepare and provide performance standards prior to I development of these facilities. 2.4 Policy B-4 I All new iprivate developments in the City shall bear a portion of the costs of public park acquisition and development through I the Public Facilities Fee, and Quimby Ordinance. 11 11 F I 2.4a Sub-Policy I All new private developments shall pay the Public Facilities Fee. No credit toward the Public Facilities Fee sha-Ti be given for Park-In-Lieu, Fees. B. B. Facility Planning 1. Goal C To give priority to location and provision of community park I sites. I 1.1 Policy C-i Locations of public recreation, facilities shall be fn ac- cordance, with the Parks and Recreation Department Plan and I the discretion of the Council. 1.2 Policy C-2 I Community park land shall be identified for further dedication during the initial development review phases. I 1.3 Policy C-3 A development plan and appurtenant costs for development and I on-going maintenance shall be prepared and submitted to the City for approval prior to development of a public recreational facility. I 1.4 Policy C-4 J a. I A community park should be developed when-e-i-g-h-ty--pe-r.c-t of the park's service population is established - as determined by Council. I 1.5 Policy C-5 Joint-use facility agreements with the School Distr I for neighborhood and community needs shall be conti new agreements shall be developed as needed. I 1.6 Policy C-6 Priority should be given to the acquisition of lanc the City's northwest quadrant from expansion of exi I recreation 'opportunities. 1 12 5 I 2. Goal D To rehabilitate existing underutilized facilities that potentially can meet the needs of a changing and growing population. 2.1 Policy D-1 Justification for facility rehabilitation shall be based upon promotion of increased access, lower maintenance costs and increased service performance. 2.1:1 Action Plan Generate an inventory of needed repairs for existing recreational facilities. Establish priorities of rehabilitation under the yearly Capital Improvements Program. 2.1:2 Action Plan Prior to any facility rehabilitation, prepare an assessment to determine expense, need, increased service performance capability and desirability of rehabilitation to determine feasibility. 3. Goal E To encourage private owners and public agencies to sell, dedicate donate or lease at minimal costs, surplus land to provide land for recreational use. 3.1 Policy E-1 The City should promote expansion of opportunity for recreational use in areas of significant ecological value where discretionary use of the resource allows. 3.1:1 Action Plan Enter into agreements with S.D.G.&E. to establish access to and along the soutn shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Seek long-term lease periods. (Refer to Master List of Recreation Areas.) 3.1:2 Action Plan Enter into agreements with S.D.G.&E. to establish access between the Agua Hedionda 'and the Macario area. 13 Li I F F I i:i Ii I I I I I I I I I I I 3.1:3 Action Plan Initiate lease of HUB area of Macario. Allow limited access to the wetlands of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. 3.2 Policy E-2 The City shall promote and support private, public and quasi-public agencies for the development of public recreational facilities at the three lagoons and coast- line beaches located with Carlsbad's sphere-of-influence. 3.2:1 Negotiate "recreational compatibility under- standings" with the California Department of Fish and Game on all three lagoons. 4. Goal F To increase community parks city-wide and recreation facilities within industrial areas. 4.1 Policy F-i Provide major athletic facilities within Macario Park. 4.2 Policy F-2 Guide industries in the provision of recreational facilities for their employees during the planning review process. C. Program I I k I F: 1. Goal G To encourage program development on three levels to ensure optimum performance of current and future parks as effective recreational facilities. Those levels are: traditional public recreational needs trend-oriented interests cultural and nature-oriented facilities 1:1 Policy G-1 II I I II I I 11 I I I I I I Provide opportunities for cultural arts through a joint-use agreement with the School District for use of the Carlsbad Community Cultural Arts Center, Harding Center, and Macorio. 14 I I I 2. Goal H I To promote a constant level of quality in recreational programs. I 2.1 Policy H-i Full-time staff shall be scheduled to provide supervision, I program delivery, and contact with the community for not less than 85 percent of all operational hours at the community parks. I 2.1:1 Action Plan Develop a youth volunteer program to assist full- time staff with recreational leadership minor responsibilities. training program. Design a Coordinate with the School District to implement the program and to establish appropriate work credits for involved I students. D. Economic I 1. Goal I To stimulate private development of commercial recreational facilities on public properties in Carlsbad. I 1.1 Policy I-i The City shall encourage development of new motor inns and hotels with meeting facilities and recreational grounds I near the ocean and at the Lagoon mouth locations. 1.1:1 Action Plan I The City shall examine the feasibility of establish- near the State Beach entry points and near future ing commercial and visitor accommodation uses at or I major parking lots which lie east of the beach frontage roads. 1.2 Policy 1-2 I The City shall examine industrial and office park develop- ment for inclusion of business visitor accommodations, El i.e., motor inns, and conference centers. 15 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1.3 Policy 1-3 The City should increase visitor accommodations in Carls- bad in conjunction with development of existing and planned recreational facilities (i.e., Macario Park Development Plan). 2. Goal J To define economic objectives for future public park and recreation program investments. 2.1 Policy J-1 In the design and programming of public park facilities, the City shall measure the degree to which a park invest- ment may generate expenditures within Carlsbad. (Key earnings are sales tax receipts, business license taxes, and motel/hotel room guest taxes.) 16 I I V. GLOSSARY I . adopt-a-park - Individual or organization provision of funds and/or service for the acquisition, development, and/or I maintenance of a park site. Performance by any agent must be as per pre-arranged performance standards between the City and the agent. community park - A leisure facility of 20 to 50 acres designed I to serve the broad recreational needs of several neighborhoods. I . contract concept - The provision of special-event recreational services through contractual sponsorship by private corporation. neighborhood level facility - Any facility that provides the I recreational needs of a small segment of the population usually within walking distance of the facility. I . passive water sports - Non-motorized boating, sun bathing, and fishing. I "privitization" - by local government of private development I investment, operation, and maintenance of public recreation facilities. I . recreational compatibility understanding - A joint-use contract between two agencies for the use of a recreational area that is I compatible with the area's natural ecosystem. I . recreational facilities for industrial areas - Small private park sites in pedestrian proximity to working environments. recreational trails - A comprehensive system of routes for I bicycles and hiking/equestrian activities; these may link recreation areas together. I 17 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • residential 'rk'-private neighborhood level Special-Use facility providing service only to those families within the residential complex of which this private facility is a part. • service performance - A level of service provided by a program or facility. Elements determining facility service performance are: • Carrying capacity • Cost of maintenance vs. rate of return measured in utilization. • Facility attendence measured on a special period basis. • special-resource area - A recreation site characterized by the existance of a special or unusual feature, natural or man-made, i.e., a water body, earth formation, historic amenity, etc. • special-use facility - A local recreational facility of only one or two activity-type uses, i.e., tennis court, plunge, etc. iEI FACLITY STANDARDS CLASSIFICATION SIZE/SIGNIFICANCE LEVEL OF SERVICE ACCESS - OWNERSHIP STANDARD Special-Resource 100 Acres + - City-wide Vehicular Public with private 2.5 ac/1,000 Area Unique character and/or use not Bicycle concessionaire operation population found in community parks Local beaches and lagoons Community 20 to 50 acres as a guideline Community Vehicular Public 2.0 ac/1,000 Bicycle population (Located adjacent to secondary arterial or - greater) "Resi dent i-ai\ Park" As per guidelines established by Neighborhood Bicycle Private As per PUD City.See Policy. 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X, x x - 4 CalaveraHil]s Community 10.0 CO C X X X X X X X x X X 5 Calavera Hills North. 5.0 N •r- 6 Cannon 1.7 M ii 7 Carlsbad Swim & Tennis Complex 3.0 SU c x x x x -- - Carrillo Ranch 10.3 8 SRA C X Chase Fields • 2.3 SU _ 9 ;-. - x -i- -; x 10 Harding CorrinunityCenter 1.5 SU Cx Xxxx xx. Holiday Park 5.4 N C Ii X X '12 Jefferson(School/Park) 2.1 SU SD ..... - - 13 Kelly (School/Park) 40 SU SD X _ x x . 1 •o N I I x xIxI lxi I I lxi I I I 15 4[a Laguna Riviera . 6.8 I N c ICjX 1 BIPS I x .x iPs.I I j ii xI lxi IXIAI .16 1.17• Costa Canyon Lake Calavera 252.0 Ic x x Ipsi x x I I x xix I x xJ x x Ix I I I I 1 Levanté (School/Park) 5O SU ISD I Ipsi Ixixi lxi I I •i I lxi I Ii .4 CLASSFIGATONS M = Mini N = Neighborhood Co = Community Su = Special-Use SRA = Special Resource Area OWNERSHP C = City Owned SD = School District P = Privately Owned L = Leased FACLflY AMENITY PS = Picnic Structure B • = Benches Needed A = Pedestrian Access Needs Improvement Uses m recreation . areas matrix 19 I! . hi, , h)i øI4 r- rf tn;v - 0 -" D fli z p 0, W Q) 1 DI (0 + D CD fl >< rt- X r to (0 (U fl 0) : rD •i 0.. (U 0 = 0 = 0 - b -J. 0 0) n . : rF 0 W - , -'. ai 0 -J 0 0 —. C,, co .1 ID rD (.n m x o - . S ri ri- m tn 0) -i. 0 - - — NJ 00 — — — bQ b b6Size — — — — 4 00 - . 0 C-, D C,, = (fl c= . : tn c in ): Classification U) U) — — — — .t• — — — - — - Ownership — — — — — — — — — — - - - Open Space/Ecological Reserve >< >< >< >( ,< Passive Area Picnic Area >< )< >( )( Play Apparatus >< >( Swimming Pool >< >< >c > >< Turfed Multi-Use Play Field : Multi-Purpose Courts >< )< Gymnasium ;-. >< - >( Tennis and/or Racquetball Courts C" < >c Restrooms . Group Meeting Structure >< >< >< >( )< )< )< >< >< On-Site Parking >< . >.c Off-Street Parking 1 >< >c Hiking — >c Non-Power Boating — — — — — — — — — — Fishing i. >c >c )< Adopt-a-Park — > _ >c 'C >C X. Program/Fee Supported 0 ;- - - - - - ;-. Private Investment Supported - )< — - - : Assessment District - < Rehabilitate — — Acquire Additional Land — — ;- Leasing Additional Land CL 0 V) ç I, U II II 1 U II II It II II II ! r- 11 Nfl -v to - m M (/) r 0 v v 3rD v C). CD = - 0 r' -'• -0 -0 0 Ct) CD !< O< V 0 u :•- -'. - 0) 0 1. -.1. C <r$ CD C) • r4- - 0 0 = OW z 9 0) -i ID I -J I r -i CO - CD c '< (t) 5 U') 0- CD U') 0 CD C Orf U') CD 0 >0-C) ; - 0 0. C) CD r1 -- C C') 0-C CD C) •1 CD 0.rf C) U'). CD CD U') CD CD Cl) 0) C)- I") / \ / LOS EN SPECIAL-RESOURCE AREA (proposed) () SPECIAL-USE FACLITY (existing) COMMUNITY PARK (proposed) £ NEIGHBORHOOD PARK (existing) 'C.- ---i ; _j Ii. I Ete fay bcatbns weapproxknate Numbers of.facllites match those on sheets 19 and 20.. NOTE: GENERAL PLAN BOUNDARIES ARE NOT PRECISE. I.- - - IWANAGA ASSOCIATES proposed pIic parks development plan 21 'M %) / / Y-i"U'/wX'a lk It t LOS ZN a EQUESTRIAN CENTER IN LA COSTA COMMUNITY b EQUESTRIAN TRAILS (PRIVATE) C REST STOP LOCATED WITHIN MACARIO/HUB ---- /t7T7- • 'I- i//i / I WA NAGA ASSOCIATES NOTE: GENERAL PLAN BOUNDARIES ARE NOT PRECISE. d PRIVATE INVESTMENT STABLE FACILITIES WITH PUBLICALLY OFFERED RIDING PROGRAMS LOCATED AT LAKE CALAVERA AREA hiking! equestrian corridor development plan 22 I, C LOS £? - - _ I / 4 / 'I / C.,' C-.-- @®® PROPOSED AND EXISTING ROUTE NOTE: BIKEWAYS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CITY ENGINEER. • GENERAL PLAN BOUNDARIES ARE NOT PRECISE. J \T\JANAGA ASSOCIATES bicycle route development plan 23