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Suite 300 Pansportation Engineering
September 29, 1993 Orange, CA 92668 Environmental
PO. Box 5367 Economics Landscape Architecture Orange, CA 92613-5367
FAX 7141953-69ag
An Employee-Owned Company Mr. David Hauser
City of Carlsbad
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92009- 1576
Re: Intersections on El Camino Real
Dear David:
We are presently coordinating with Fieldstone’s engineer (P.D.C.) for the Arroyo La Costa project,
across from the Green Valley - Zone 23 project. The subject of concern is primarily the location
and number of left-turn pockets on El Camino Real at the future Calk Barcelona and Levante
Streets.
The present final engineered drawings show a single southbound left-turn lane from El Camino Real
to eastbound Calk Barcelona, and no turn pocket for the northbound traffic. This clearly is in
conflict with the Zone 12 Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP) adopted in 1990, and our
tentative map (CT92-08) which was filed in November 1992. The LFMP calls for double left-turn
lanes, both northbound and southbound for the ultimate condition at Year 2010. It is my
understanding that discussions are in progress with the City to determine whether a single
southbound left-turn is sufficient for the traffic volumes being projected. I feel it is necessary to
point out that the double northbound left-turns are necessary for the Green Valley traffic volumes.
In essence, this requirement dictates the design for the ectire intersection, which would require
a 24-foot wide median (4 foot nose plus two 10-foot Icft-turn lanes). Regardless of how many
southbound left-turn lanes are determined to be necessary, the appropriate transitions should be
accommodated on the Arroyo La Costa plans. The problem of revising the plans is insignificant
compared with the costly removal and replacement of curbs, pavement, landscaping, drainage
structures, and traffic signal detectors if the present design is implemented.
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This conflict has been brought to the attention of City staff as early as May 1993 as part of ow
ongoing project meetings, with no definitive resolution of the issue. In reaction, my Client has
authorized our firm to take a more active role in coordinating the intersection design, and we have
started discussions with Fieldstone, P.D.C., and City staff.
It appears that all parties involved are willing to cooperate in resolving the alignments and widths.
We are concerned, however, with the possibility that the present design (or some slight
modification of it) might be approved without full compliance with the Zone 12 LFMP. It is
important to note that we are not asking that special consideration be given for a yet-to-be-
approved tentative map, oniy compliance with adopted guidelines for a regional facility.
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Mr. David Hauser
City of Carlsbad
September 29, 1993
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The compromise solution we are requesting is that the City accept our agreement between the
Arroyo La Costa and Green Valley ownerships in lieu of full compliance with the Zone 12 LFMP
at this time. The agreement would state that a construction change would be initiated after
signature of the Arroyo La Costa plans. The revision would ensure that all infrastructure is
compatible with both interim and ultimate traffic considerations. This will enable Fieldstone to
move forward with other phases of the plan while the plans are being revised.
We have prepared a preliminary plan for review by the ownerships, consultants and City staff.
I appreciate the critical timing involved, and I hope a mutually beneficial arrangement can be
agreed upon. I am available to answer any questions at your convenience.
Sincerely,
P&D TECHNOLOGIES
W. Norman, PSE.
ector of Engineering
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