HomeMy WebLinkAboutLCPA 97-09; Kelly Ranch; Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) (27)July 19,1999
Ms. Sherilyn Sarb, District Manager
California Coastal Commission
3 11 1 Camino Del Rio North, Ste. 200
San Diego, CA 92108-1725
REF: Carlsbad LCP Amendment #2-99
(Including Kelly Ranch Master Plan approved under CDP 6-84-6 17)
DearMs. Sarb;
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (Foundation) notes that the referenced a
be on the Coastal Commission August 1999 agenda. As this amendment affects land
Lagoon and includes the Kelly Ranch, we feel it appropriate to comment, and thank
opportunity to do so.
With respect to the Kelly Ranch, we recognize that the application differs
project approvedby the Coastal Commission in 1985 (CDP 6-84-617), but we see these differences as
positive, with regard to the impact on the lagoon. Some highlights important to the Foundation:
The developer is working closely with the California Department of Fish & Game to transfer to DFG
approximately 186 acres of key open space on the Kelly Ranch. The Foundation supports this
transfer, and has participated in meetings and field trips toward that end.
The developer is donating a 3800 square foot building and approximately 2 112 acres of open space to
the Foundation, to become the Foundation's Nature Center for education and promoting care of the
environment and habitat. The site, near the above-mentioned 186 acres, overlooks the wetlands and
the lagoon.
Elements of the Kelly Ranch, including the above-mentioned 186 acres, are an important inclusion in
the City of Carlsbad's proposed Habitat Management Program.
The proposed development includes trails that provide public access consistent with the goals of the
Foundation.
The proposed development includes fewer residences than originally approved, thereby lessening any
impact on the lagoon.
In general we believe the proposed development is consistent with goals and objectives of the
Foundation, is consistent with Coastal Commission policies and represents an improvement aver the
original Commission action. The Foundation previously supported the Kelly Ranch project when it was
reviewed by the Carlsbad Planning Commission and the Carlsbad City Council.
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AHLF Secretary - Gene Huber
Kelly Land Company - Larry Clemendfkx (760) 918-6663
\ City of Carlsbad - Michael Holzmiller
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