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Home My WebLink AboutSDP 96-14; Legoland Carlsbad; Site Development Plan (SDP) (2)» City of Carlsbad Planning Department June 23, 1998 Richard W. Apel Project Manager LEGOLAND Estates AG 5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 130 Carlsbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 PAVING OF FUTURE PARKING EXPANSION AREA LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA Dear Richard, The questions you raised in your June 12, 1998 letter to Bob Wojcik, Joe Federico, and myself have been reviewed by the three of us as well as Larry Black. The following is a response to the issues raised. • The Engineering Department staff has determined that no additional bonding or inspection fees are required for paving of the parking expansion area. • The additional trees required to comply with the ratio of one tree per four parking spaces requires the submittal of a landscape and irrigation plan construction change application for review by the City's Landscape Plancheck Consultant. • The lighting proposed for the parking expansion area requires the submittal to the Building Department of an application and plans for a building permit. Should you have any questions concerning the decisions made by city staff on these items related to the improvement of the parking expansion area please contact me at 438-1161, extension 4446. Sincerely, Don Neu Senior Planner Bob Wojcik, Principal Civil Engineer Joe Federico, Senior Engineering Inspector Larry Black, Landscape Plancheck Consultant Mike Peterson, Senior Building Inspector 2O75 La Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (760) 438-1161 • FAX (760) 438-O894 APR-3Q--98 11:45 FROM-LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA 760-438-9499 T-719 P.OZ/04 F-503 LEI6HTOH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. April 29,1998 Project No. 4960151-003 To: LEGO Park Planning 5600 Avenida Bnoinas, Suite 130 Carlsbad, California 92008 Attention: Mr. David Cattle Subject Recommendations for Pavement Section for South Parking Lot Expansion Area, Proposed LEGO Family Park, Carlsbad, California Reference: Leightoo and Associates, 1997, Pavement Design Recommendations, Proposed Parking Lot Area, Legoland, Carlsbad, California. Project No. 4960151-003, dated September 9, 1997 (second revision September 10,1997) In accordance with your request; we are herein providing pavement design recommendations for the proposed southernmost parking lot expansion area. This area was previously addressed in the above referenced report, and was encompassed by representative areas: D, F, and G (see attached Figure 1). We have recently reviewed the recommendations provided in The referenced report and observed the current site conditions. Based on this information, it is our opinion that the soil conditions have not changed sufficiently to warrant additional R-vaiue testing at this time. Therefore the recommendations provided in the referenced report can still be considered pertinent and applicable. The following Table I summarizes the recommended pavement sections for areas D, P, and G (from the referenced report). $iijigpg^giSE8|^^ Representative area (see attached Figure 1) D D F F G G "" Assumed Traffic Index 4.S 5-0 4.5 5.0 4.5 5.0 Design R- Value 32 32 43 43 36 36 Recommended structural Pavement section 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 4 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 5 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 3 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 4 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 4 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 5 inches of Cahrmns Class 2 Base 3934 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SUITE BIOS. SAN DlEGO, CA 92123 292-8030 • (800) 447-2626 FAX (619) 292-0771 APR-30.-98 11:45 FROM-LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA 760-438-9499 T-719 P.03/04 F-503 Asphalt Concrete (A.C.), Portland cement concrete (P.C.C.) and Class 2 base materials should conform to and be placed in accordance with the latest revision of the California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (Caltrans) and American Concrete Institute (AC!) codes. The upper 6 inches of subgrade soils should be moisture conditioned and compacted to ai least 95 percent relative compaction based on ASTM Test Method D1557-96 prior to placement of aggregate base. The base layer should be compacted to at least 95 percent relative compaction as determined by ASTM Test Method D1557-96. Untreated Class 2 aggregate base (not processed miscellaneous base) should meet the four criteria of Section 26-1.02A of the most recent Caltrans specifications. If pavement areas are adjacent to landscape areas, we recommend steps be taken to prevent the subgrade soils from becoming saturated. Concrete swales should be designed in roadway or parking areas subject to concentrated surface runoff. If you have any questions regarding this repor appreciate this opportunity to be of service. Respectfully submitted, not hesitate to contact this office. We LHGHTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC . Franzone, RCE of Engineering Distribution: (2) Addressee FAX 438-9499 (1) Nolle Engineers, Ann.: Mr. Jim Hettinger FAX 619/278-4628 Attachments: Figure 1 Representative Areas for Pavement .OttUpftLagopafidngespWLArapave .rec's.dac ii:4e FROM-LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA 760-438-9489 T-719 P.04/04 F-503 REPRESENTATIVE AREAS FOR PAVEMENT NORTH EXPANSION IMAGINATION CENTER FIGURE 1 LEGOLAND E 3 T A T E 3 June 12, 1998 Mr. Don Neu, Senior Planner Mr. Bob Wojcik, Principal Civil Engineer Mr. Joe Federico, Senior Engineering Inspector City of Carlsbad 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad CA 92009-1576 Subject: Paving of Future Parking Expansion Area LEGOLAND California Gentlemen: This letter is to inform you of our proposal to pave the future guest parking area at this time. As you may recall, this area is currently approved to receive temporary bark mulch until such time as permanent paving would be installed in the future. The future parking expansion area includes approximately 1,072 parking spaces and, once paved, will complete 100% of the parking requirements for LEGOLAND. The engineering drawings for the paving of the expansion area are already approved by the City under drawing number 333-2Y, Grading Plans for Lots 18 and 19 of CT 94-09. Carlsbad Ranch / LEGOLAND Carlsbad. See sheets 46 and 47. Revised structural sections for the asphalt paving were approved by the City Engineering Inspector in November of 1997, and have been re-confirmed by the soil engineer in April of this year (copy of letter attached). Paving of this area triggers the City requirement to add additional trees at a ratio of one tree per four parking spaces. We will be installing these trees at this time. The locations of the trees will be reviewed with the City Landscape Architect for approval. We propose to process the planting additions as either a "construction change" or as an "as- built" to the Outer Park planting plans. Please let us know your preference. Additional lighting will be provided in the new parking area. Plans showing the location of additional light poles and a light intensity study prepared by the light manufacturer are enclosed with Don Neu's copy of this letter for your review. The required light levels are achieved with the pole layout shown. Please inform us if there are any additional bonding requirements for this work. We currently have a significant amount of bonding in place, greatly in excess of the amount required to complete the remaining work for the parking lots and LEGO Drive. We will be requesting a partial release of bonds shortly, and if any additional bonding is required for the expansion paving, we propose that existing bonding now in place cover this work.' LEGOLAND Estates AG (A Swiss Corporation) 5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 130 • Carlsbad, CA 92008 • USA Tel: (619)438-5570 • Fax: (619)438-9499 .^^. .^^. ^^. City of Carlsbad ^ IF GO LAND June 12, 1998 E 3 T A T E 3Page 2 We request your review of this proposal. Please let me know of your comments and requirements for implementation, landscape approval, inspection and bonding. Please contact me directly if you have any questions. We look forward to your response. Best regards, Richard W. Apel Project Manager LEGOLAND Estates AG Enclosures: 1. 8.5 x 11 plan showing location of future parking expansion area. 2. Letter re: "Recommendations for Pavement Section for South Parking Lot Expansion Area. Leighton & Associates, April 29, 1998 Additional enclosures for Don Neu only: 1. Outer Park Materials Plan (3 sheets), sht O-103-00-L111, L114, L117 2. Photometric Study (1 sheet), "LEGOLAND Park w/ Expansion", prepared by Kim Lighting, 6/9/98 c: mz, dc, ah LEGOLAND Estates AG (A Swiss Corporation) 5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 130 • Carlsbad, CA 92008 • USA Tel: (619)438-5570 • Fax: (619)438-9499 APR-30--98 11:45 FROM-LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA 760-438-9499 T-719 P.02/04 F-503 LEIBHTONAND ASSOCIATES, UK. April 29,1998 Project No. 4960151-003 To:LEGO Park Planning 5600 Avenida Enoinas, Suite 130 Carlsbad, California 92008 Attention: Mr. David Cattle Subject Recommendations for Pavement Section for South Parking Lot Expansion Area, Proposed LEGO Family Park, Carlsbad, California Reference: Leigbton and Associates, 1997, Pavement Design Recommendations, Proposed Parking Lot Area, Legoland, Carlsbad, California, Project No. 4960151-003, dated September 8, 1997 (second revision September 10,1997) In accordance with your request, we are herein providing pavement design recommendations for the proposed southernmost parking lot expansion area. This area was previously addressed in the above referenced report, and was encompassed by representative areas: D, F, and G (see attached Figure 1). We have recently reviewed the recommendations provided in the referenced report and observed the current site conditions. Based on this information, it is our opinion that the soil conditions have not changed sufficiently to warrant additional R-value testing at this time. Therefore the recommendations provided in the referenced report can still be considered pertinent and applicable. The following Table 1 summarizes the recommended pavement sections for areas D, P, and G (from the referenced report). $iiggii^pijg|^i&^^ Representative area (see attached Figure 1) D D F F G G Assumed Traffic Index 4.5 5.0 4.5 5.0 4.5 5.0 Design R- Value 32 32 43 43 36 36 Recommended structural Pavement section 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 4 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 5 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 3 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 4 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 4 inches of Caltrans Class 2 Base 3 inches of asphalt concrete over 5 inches of Cahrans Class 2 Base 393-4 MURPHY CANYON ROAD, SUITE BIOS. SAN DlEGO, CA 92123 (619) 292-8030 • (800) 447-2626 FAX (619) 292-0771 APR-3CL-98 11:45 FROM-LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA 760-438-9499 T-719 P.03/04 F-503 Asphalt Concrete (A.C.), Portland cement concrete (P-C.C.) and Class 2 base materials should conform to and be placed in accordance with the latest revision of the California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (Caltrans} and American Concrete Institute (AC!) codex The upper 6 inches of subgrado soils should be moisture conditioned and compacted to at least 95 percent relative compaction based on ASTM Test Method D1557-96 prior to placement of aggregate base. The base layer should be compacted to at least 95 percent relative compaction as determined by ASTM Test Method D1557-96. Untreated Class 2 aggregate base (not processed miscellaneous base) should meet the four criteria of Section 26-1.02A of the most recent Caltrans specifications. If pavement areas are adjacent to landscape areas, we recommend steps be taken to prevent the subgrade soils from becoming saturated. Concrete swales should be designed in roadway or parking areas subject to concentrated surface runoff. If you have any questions regarding this rep appreciate this opportunity to be of service. Respectfully submitted, LHGHTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. not hesitate to contact this office. We . Franzone, RCE of Engineering Distribution: (2) Addressee FAX 438-9499 (1) Note Engineers, Ann.: Mr. Jim Heninger FAX 619/278-4628 Attachments: Figure 1 Representative Areas for Pavement P/pny ecK\960151 APR-3Q-98 11:46 FRMHEGOLAND CALIFORNIA •1 760-438-9499 T-719 P.04/D4 F-503 REPRESENTATIVE AREAS FOR PAVEMENT NORTH EXPANSION IMAGINATION CENTER FIGURE 1 (?itv of Carlsbad Planning Department June 2, 1998 Richard Apel LEGOLAND California 5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 130 Carlsbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT TO SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 96-14 Dear Richard: Planning Department staff has reviewed the proposed amendment to Site Development Plan 96- 14 to allow a paint booth, dog kennels, and a Sky Cycle Attraction as proposed on the enclosed plans. The proposed amendment has been approved pursuant to Section VI. B. 4 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan as an administrative amendment permitted by the Planning Director. The City's Landscape Plancheck Consultant has determined that the amendment could be processed as a construction change to the landscape and irrigation plans for the project. Should you have any questions concerning the City's approval of this administrative amendment please contact Don Neu at (760) 438-1 161, extension 4446. Sincerely, MICHAEU7. HOLZMILLER Planning Director MJH:DN:mh c: Don Neu Project File - SDP 96- 14 2O75 La Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (76O) 438-1 161 • FAX (76O) 438-O894 CflRlTflS *compflnv _Vs." January 14, 1998 \\ x VIA FACSIMILE (760)438-0894 Mr. Don Neu Senior Planner City of Carlsbad - Planning Department 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, California 92009 RE: Carlsbad Ranch - Design Review LEGOLAND Inner Park Areas Dear Don: This letter will clarify the issue of the need for LEGO to receive Design Review approval for Inner Park improvements. The CC&R's and the Design Review Guidelines for Carlsbad Ranch do not contemplate the need for review and approval of the Inner Park aspects of LEGOLAND. The only area of LEGOLAND subject to Design Review are those buildings in the Service/Administrative area of the park. These buildings are scheduled for review at our next Design Review meeting on January 29, 1998. Please do not hesitate to call should you have any further questions on this matter, sincerely, David C. Meyer for Carlsbad Ranch Design Review Committee c: David Cattle, LEGOLAND (760)804-7959 Chris Calkins, Carltas Company NEU 1.DOC 5600 AVENIDA ENCINAS • SUITE 100 • CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 U.S.A. (619) 431 -5600 FAX (619) 431 -9020 JfiN.14.1998 3=41PM 6194319020 HO.727 P. 1/1 CflRlTflS'componv January 14,1998 i Mr. Don Neu jSenior Planner pty of Carlsbad - Manning Department £075 Las Palraas Drive fcarlsbad, California 92009 RE: Carlsbad Ranch - Design Review i LEGOLAND Inner Park Areas Dear Don; larryThis letter will jfor Inner Park im; Carlsbad Ranch do Aspects of those buildings in Scheduled for review VIA FACSIMILE (760) 438-0894 the issue of the need for LEGO to receive Design Review approval iroyements. The CCjfcR's and the Design Review Guidelines for not contemplate the need for review and approval of the Inner Park LEGOLjKND, The only area jof LEGOLAND subject to Design Review are the Service/Administrative area of the park, These buildings are at our next Design Review meeting on January 29,1998, please do not hesitate to call should you h^ve any further questions on this matter, incerely, David C, Meyer for Carlsbad Ranch Design Review Committee c; David Cattle, L! I Chris Calkins, 3GOLAND (760) 804-7959 (Earltas Company >|EU1.DOC 56QO AVENIDA EN^INAS • SUITE 100 (B19) 431-5600 CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 U.S.A. FAX (619) 431-9020