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Home My WebLink About; CITY OF CARLSBAD OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN; OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN; 1992-05-01Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Oty of carlsbad Carlsbad, California Prepared by: Wallace Roberts a: Todd Economic Research Associates Dudek & Associates, Inc. Hayworth Biological Consusltant Advanced Sciences, Inc. Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates The Trust for Public Land June19')2 --------- ------ -- --------.. -.. -... - May 1992 CITY ·OF CARLSBAD COMPREHENSIVE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN Prepared by: Wallace Roberts & Todd With: Economics Research Associates Dudek & Associates, Inc. Hayworth Biological Consultant Advanced Sciences, Inc. Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates The Trust for Public Land ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -------- --- - --------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The City of Carlsbad City Staff Michael J. Holzmiller, Planning Director Dennis A. Turner, Principal Planner Teresa A. Woods, Associate Planner Diane Johnson, Planning Technician Anita Ramos-Bonas, Secretary II Val Dinsmore, Secretary David Bradstreet, Parks and Recreation Director Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst Don Rideout, Senior Management Analyst Jim Elliot, Financial Management Director Lisa Hildabrand, Finance Director Lt J. E. Hasenaauer, Jr., Police Department Michael E. Smith, Fire Marshal Open Space Avisozy Committee Fay 0. Round, Jr., Chairman Oarence "Bud" Schlehuber, Vice-chairman Shirley Dahlquist-Bursvold Matthew Hall Courtney E. Heineman Homer Hupf KipMcBane AlanRecce Kim Welshons Subcomm,ittre of the Qpen S_pace Advisory Committee Courtney E. Heineman Fay 0. Round, Jr. Kim Welshons -------- -------- -------------.. ---- City Council Mayor Claude ''Bud" Lewis Mayor Pro Tern Ann Kulchin Council Member Eric Larson Council Member John Mamaux* Council Member Julianne Nygaard Council Member Mark Pettine* Council Member Margaret Stanton Plannin& Commission TomG. Erwin Matthew Hall Robert Holmes* Mary Marcus* Jeanne B. McFadden* Bailey Noble Peggy Savary Clarence ''Bud" Schlehuber Sharon Schramm Kim Welshons Parks and Recreation Commission Shirley Dahlguist-Bursvold* David Castner Ramona Finnila Jack Frazier Courtney E. Heineman Anna Knox* Anthony Lawson John B. Strayer Cindy Ward Kim Welshons* * Former Members ---------------- -- Prepared by: w allace Roberts & Todd Paul Rookwood, Project Director Katherine Selle Victoria Olsen Stephen Clay Audrey Hyde Laura Burnett Mary Hofmockel Catherine Ramsden Economics Research Associates David Wilcox Bill Anderson Dudek and Associates Keith Gilfillan Hayworth BiolQ&ical Consultants Anita Hayworth • Advanced Sciences, Inc. -Stanley Berryman -------------- Fieldman. Rolap,p & Associates Tom Johnson The Trust for Public Land Elizabeth Byers -.;.·.-:-:::--.:. -...:-~~~ \ ... ·-r..••··· , .. ,;c~~~~:01 ..---~ ,,._ ...... TABLE OF CONTENTS ------- - ---------------------- MAY 1992 CITY OF CARLSBAD OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN TABLE OF CON1ENTS EXECUTIVESUMMARY .................................. i I. INTRODUCTION Project Origin and Planning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 II. THE OPEN SPACE SEITING A. Open Space Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 B. Maps of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 C. Regulatory Control of Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN A. Category 1: Open Space for the Preservation of Natural Resources . . 47 B. Category 2: Open Space for the Managed Production of Resources . 54 C. Category 3: Open Space for Outdoor Recreation .............. 55 D. Category 4: Open Space for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 E. Category 5: Open Space for Public Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . 66 F. Carlsbad Trail System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Facilities Management Zone Action Priorities Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Zone 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Zone 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Zone 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Zone 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Zone 5 ........................... -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Zone 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Zone 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Zone 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Zone 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Zone 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Zone 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Zone 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Zone 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 ------------- -.. ------------- -------- LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Figure 2: Existing/ Approved Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Figure 3: Constrained Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Figure 4: Carlsbad Trail System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 5: Conceptual Open Space Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 6: Official Open Space and Conservation Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 7: Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Figure 8: Parks and Recreation Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Figure 9: Carlsbad Trail System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Figure 10: Local Facilities Management Boundaries Map . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Figure 11: Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Figure 12: Paved Pedestrian and Bike Path Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Figure 13: Unpaved Hiking and Bike Path Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Figure 14: Road Crossing and Inf onnation Signage Concept . . . . . . . . . 226 Figure 15: Trail Marker Design Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Figure 16: Staging Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Figure 17: Viewpoints and Picnic Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Figure 18: Trail Map 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Figure 19: Trail Map 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Figure 20: Trail Map 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Figure 21: Trail Map 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Figure 22: Trail Map 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Figure 23: Trail Map 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Figure 24: Trail Map 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Figure 25: Trail Map 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Figure 26: Trail Map 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Figure 27: Trail Map 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Figure 28: Trail Map 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Figure 29: Trail Map 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Figure 30: Trail Map 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Figure 31: Trail Map 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Figure 32: Trail Map 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Figure 33: Trail Map 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Figure 34: Trail Map 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Figure 35: Trail Map 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Figure 36: Trail Map 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Figure 37: Trail Map 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Figure 38: Trail Map 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Figure 39: Trail Map 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Figure 40: Trail Map 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 ------------- ---- ----------------.. -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Open Space and and Conservation Resource Management Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan fonns a vital component in the implementation program for the City's Open Space and Conservation Element It is intended to protect the open space resources and landscape identity of the City of Carlsbad while allowing for growth opportunities within the intent of the City's long-range planning goals and objectives. The Plan has been prepared over a period of eighteen months in a collaborative effort involving a consultant team, City staff, and the City of Carlsbad Open Space Advisory Committee. The Plan defines a program for implementation of an integrated open space system incorporating: • Open space for the preservation of natural resources, such as wetlands and other valuable habitats; • Open space for the managed production of resources, such as agricultural lands; • • • • Open space for outdoor recreation, including parks and other open space recreation areas; Open space for aesthetic, cultural and educational purposes, including key scenic and cultural resources; Open space for public health and safety, such as floodways; and Open space for the proposed Carlsbad Trail System . As shown on Table 1: "Existing and Projected Open Space Inventory," the total open space system at buildout will, including open space gained through the 15-percent open space standard, encompass a minimum area of 7,320 acres without factoring in additional open space that may be required for the Habitat Management Plan. This equals approximately 28-percent of the City's total area. (This is the projected minimum amount of open space because the ''Future Open Space" column in Table 1 identifies only that open space which will be designated as part of the recommendations of this Plan and does not take into account other privately-owned open space likely to result in project designs.) The open space system will comprise areas to serve all of the functions identified above, arranged in a pattern which is illustrated on Figure 1: ''Conceptual Open Space Map." The map incorporates existing open space areas, areas which are anticipated to be set aside in the future because of environmental constraints, and additional areas which the City will need to acquire in order to complete the open space system. The key concept illustrated by the map, which underpins the entire system, is that the open space system should be connected, as opposed to a patchwork of disconnected fragments. There are a number of benefits from the connectivity, including continuity of public access, maintenance of biodiversity through provision of wildlife migration corridors, and development of an aesthetically coherent pattern of scenic natural and park landscapes instead of a visual pattern of isolated open space areas between development 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Open Space and and Conservation Resource Management Plan Open Space Recommendations Key recommendations regarding the open space system are: • • • • • • The City should implement an integrated open space system which incorporates as many types as possible of open space identified in the open space classification (see Section II ); The City should implement a connected open space system in which linear open space greenways serve to join together parks and recreational open spaces, lagoons, lakes and other water features, habitat preserve areas, schools, and other open space resources; The City should implement a publicly-accessible open space system so that City residents and visitors can get out into their landscape and enjoy the recreational amenities it offers; The City should implement a citywide Carlsbad TraU System throughout its open space areas to provide for recreation and non-vehicular circulation; The City should implement a scenic open space system in order for Carlsbad to retain its distinctive landscape identity and character, The City should implement an open space system for wildlife through coordination of the provisions of this Plan with the Habitat Management Plan, which is currently under preparation. The specific recommendations of this plan have been organized on a Facilities Management Zone basis. Section V of the plan defines in detail, for each of the 25 zones, how the City can achieve its open space and conservation goals and objectives. Implementation Recommendations The primary implementation recommendations are: Trails: • • Consider trails a citywide system using existing right-of-way and acquiring new easements . The City should be responsible for the liability and maintenance associated with the Carlsbad Trail System. Most trails will be dedicated through the subdivision approval process. Some easement purchase is anticipated. Trail easements purchased should fall only within land mned for open space or utilities. · Open Space: • • Most open space will be acquired through design review, protection ordinances, and the City's 15-percent open space set-aside requirement in certain facility management zones. Some open space will have to be purchased. The City should purchase this land in-fee Title . ii • ------------ -----• - ---- ---------- ~ 000~ DOS O l 66~ 3Nnr ue1d iuewa6euev,i aomosa1:1 UO!l81\J9SU08 'll eoedS uadQ O\f8S7tl\f8 .:10 A118 WM>() .?J./j.?IJJ d\fl/\J NOl.l\f /\83SN08 ~ 38\fdS N3d0 lv'nld38N08 --------- ----- --------------------- ---------- TABLE 1: EXISTING AND PROJECTED OPEN SPACE INVENTORY1 Zone 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TOTAL Existing/ Approved Open Space 820.67 111.10 71.20 52.30 223.50 405.00 329.10 560.00 202.80 244.10 423.60 207.80 238.40 356.40 256.10 121.70 2.10 143.00 816.85 159.30 20.40 94.30 0.00 48.60 33.70 5942.02 Constrained Future Open Space 2 Open Space 18.16 0.00 14.00 21.70 0.72 0.00 1.24 0.00 47.19 12.00 44.46 7.50 5.34 4.75 8.54 7.44 0.00 6.91 78.00 4.82 67.64 106.76 3.56 0.00 7.29 4.59 56.19 38.31 110.62 47.79 15.65 2.18 34.28 86.41 21.76 108.25 12.45 11.93 15.00 50.44 11.56 13.68 0.47 21.42 102.08 30.33 4.45 1.17 97.31 32.00 777.94 600.38 Total Open Space at Buildout3 838.83 146.80 71.92 53.54 282.69 456.96 339.19 575.98 209.71 326.92 598.00 211.36 250.28 450.90 414.51 139.53 102.77 273.01 841.23 224.74 45.64 116.19 132.41 54.22 163.01 7320.34 1 The acreages estimated in this table are for use in developing plan implementation programs only. Actual acreages shall be determined by detailed environmental and project review. The acreages in this table are not to be used to establish "minimum• constrained land acreages. 2 The acreages of the constrained open space columns reflect only the environmentally constrained land acreages not previously included as part of an approved project, and do not include other constrained elements of growth management such as railroad track beds and major powerline ea~ements. Constrained land acreages that were approved as part of a project are included in the Existing/Approved Open Space column. 3 The open space acreages of this table may differ from acreages delineated in the General Plan Land Use Element. The acreages of this table were derived from the best sources available. V ----------- - • • \ EXECUl1VE SUMMARY Open Space and and Conservation Resource Management Plan Annual staff, program, maintenance, and operations costs of $569,000 at buildout, including allocations for liability, capital reserves, overhead, and costs incurred by all City Departments except police and fire/paramedic services. The City should require that open space set aside under the growth management 15-percent requirement, be dedicated either in-fee or with a conservation easement The dedicated land should have an accompanying maintenance assessment district established or a developer contribution to a maintenance endowment The City should be responsible for the maintenance and liability of dedicated open space lands available for general public use. • The City should reserve the right to refuse land that is not identified in the plan. • Table 2: Cost Estimate Summary ----------- ---- - ----- Item: Cost: Acquisition $8.8 Million Improvements $3.4 Million vii Operations and Maintenance $569,000 per annum -SECTION I. INTRODUCTION - -- - ---- ------------ ------ ---- I. IN'IRODUCTION Open Space and and Conservation Resomce Management Plan I. INTRODUCTION A . Project Origin and Planning Process In 1988, concern was expressed about the adequacy and degree of protection afforded to open space resources in the City of Carlsbad. In response to that concern, the City Council decided to appoint a 15-member Citizens Committee with a charge to review the City's open space plans and programs, and to report on their adequacy and on the overall status of open space protection in Carlsbad. The conclusion of the Committee's extensive review of these issues took the form of a report which was published in July 1989. <Re,port of the Citizens Committee for Review of Carlsbad's Qpen Space Plan and Prn~rams, City of Carlsbad, July 1989.) Section II of that report contained the Committee's overall findings and principal policy recommendations; these are discussed in more detail in Section m Open Space and Conservation Goals, Objectives, and Policies of this Plan. One of the main recommendations called for the drafting of an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan to become the guiding policy document for achievement of an integrated open space system throughout the City. This plan is the direct result of that recommendation. The process for development of this plan commenced on June 19, 1990 with the City Council's appointment of a nine-member Open Space Advisory Committee, including two representatives each from the Parks and Recreation and Planning Commissions, as well as five members of the original 15- member open space committee. This advisory committee has worked alongside City staff and the consultant team in the preparation of this plan. Public input has been a vital component of the planning process. Throughout the development of the plan, the Open Space Advisory Committee held monthly meetings which were open to the public. Each component of the plan has been reviewed, often more than once, at these meetings. In addition, widely advertised public workshops were held on September 26, 1991, and January 27, 28, 29, and 30, 1992. The workshops held in January were well attended by property owners, property owner representatives, and the general public. Those present provided excellent input on the administrative draft, and as a result, several changes were made to both the map and text of the draft Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. A number of special groups, including members of Carlsbad's development community, were targeted for outreach efforts. The planning team also contacted communities adjacent to Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, and the County of San Diego in order to gain their input to the plan. The input received from public and special interest groups, and from adjacent communities, was carefully considered and responses were incorporated into the plan. The intent of the plan is to define in specific terms the objectives and actions required for the City to achieve a comprehensive and integrated open space system by the time it is substantially built out. The process of developing the plan has been complex, but in general terms has involved: • Classifying open space and identifying existing designated open space and environmentally constrained areas -see Section II (lack of precise open space records, and lack of funding needed for detailed biological analysis and field surveys prevented quantifying each category of open space); 1 I. INTRODUCTION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan • • • • • Identifying goals, objectives, and policies for open space -see Section ID; Defining, from a Citywide perspective, the general future patterns of open space and related implementation strategies for each major category of open space -see Section IV; Defining the precise patterns of future open space and related implementation strategies for each of the City's 25 facilities management zones -see Section V; Summarizing the acquisition, improvement, and maintenance costs associated with the open space recommendations -see Section VI; Researching issues relating to the Carlsbad Trail System -see Section VII; and • Researching issues relating to implementation of open space in Carlsbad -see Section VIII. Following acceptance of this plan by the City Council, this Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan will be integrated with the City's Habitat Management Plan, and will form the basis for updating the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan. 2 ---- ------- ---- ----- --- -- SECTION II: 1'HE OPEN SPACE SE'ITING -------------- ------ --- ------------ II. THE OPEN SPACE SETTING A. Open Space Classification II. nIE OPEN SPACE SETIING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan The following classification divides the broad definition of open space into its many constituent parts. This classification, and the numerical and letter codes ascribed to each type of open space, has been used throughout this Plan with the intent of making cross referencing between different parts of the Plan easier. Any specific area of open space may fall into one or more of these categories. Open space is defined by this Plan as: Any area of land or water which, for whatever reason, is not developed for urbanized uses and which therefore enhances residents' quality of life. The Open Space may be in its natural state or modified in such a way that the modification itself contributes to this enhancement. Category 1: Open Space for Preservation of Natural Resources a. Plant/ Animal Life/Habitat i) Trees and Woodlands; ii) Forests and Groves; iii) Plant life; iv) Animal life; v) Habitat for fish and wildlife species; or vi) Buffers, links and corridors to enhance the preservation of natural resources. b. Nature Preserves. c. Water Features. i) Oceans; ii) Rivers; iii) Streams; iv) Lagoons; v) Lakes; vi) Ponds; or vii) Estuaries. d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks. i) Coastal beaches; ii) Coastal bluffs and cliffs; iii) Lagoon beaches; iv) Lakeshores; v) Banks of rivers and streams; or vi) Watershed lands. 3 II. TIIE OPEN SPACE SETTING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan e. Canyons/Hillsides. i) Hillsides; ii) Slopes; or iii) Canyons for preservation of natural resources. f. Wetlands. g. Riparian Areas. Category 2: Open Space for Managed Production of Resources a. Forestry/ Agriculture/ Aquaculture. i) Forest lands; ii) Rangeland; iii) Agriculture; iv) Aquaculture; v) Horticulture, including greenhouses; or vi) Flower fields. b. Water Management i) Water reservoirs; ii) Ground water recharge basins; or iii) Watershed lands. c. Commercial fishery elements, including bays, estuaries, marshes, rivers and streams. d. Major Mineral resources. Category 3: Open Space for Outdoor Recreation (Programmed and Unprogrammed) a. School grounds. i) School playgrounds; or ii) School athletic fields and courts. b. Public parks/recreation areas (programmed and unprogrammed). i) City parks; ii) Special use areas; iii) Special resource areas, including beaches; iv) State recreation areas; v) Other public recreation areas, other uses o{a trail; or vi) Areas for access to park and recreation sites, lakeshores, beaches, lagoons, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, estuaries and coastal bluffs and cliffs. c. Greenways. i) Links and greenways between major recreation and open space areas, including the recreational use of utility easements, and railroad corridors; ii) Recreational use of banks of rivers and streams; or iii) Scenic highways. 4 ------------------- - --- -- --------- ... ----------------- --- ------------- d. e. f. g. h. II. TI-IE OPEN SPACE SEITING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Trails for walking, hiking, biking, and skate-boarding, including associated improvements such as staging areas, picnic areas and viewpoints. i) Carlsbad Trail System; and/or ii) All other trails. Campgrounds. Golf courses. Private recreation areas, including beaches. i) Homeowner pocket parks; ii) Ballfields; iii) Beaches; or iv) Other. Equestrian facilities. CATEGORY 4: Open Space for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Purposes a. Scenic/Historic/CulturaJ/Educational Value. i) Scenic; ii) Historic, and cultural value, including paleontological and archaeological areas; or iii) Educational value, including significant and/or representative natural habitats, hydrologic, and geological areas. b. Buffers between land uses, including larger setbacks (building and roadways), and open space marking entries to major developments or neighborhoods. c. Greenbelts providing separation from surrounding communities. d. Open space gateways marking entry from surrounding communities and within the City. e. Museums/ Arboreta/Zoologic/Botanical. i) Museums; ii) Arboreta; iii) Zoologic; or iv) Botanical gardens. CATEGORY 5: Open Space for Public Health and Safety a. Hazardous or special condition areas. i) Airport safety zones; ii) Earthquake fault zones; iii) Manufactured and/or natural steep slopes and hillsides; iv) Unstable soils; v) Watersheds; vi) Floodplains; vi) Landslide-prone areas; 5 Il. THEOPENSPACESETilNG Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan vii) Other hu.ardous areas; or viii) Buffers around said resources. b. High fire-risk areas. c. Areas for protection and conservation of water d. Areas for protection and enhancement of air quality. e. Bluffs subject to wave erosion. B. Maps of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan The mapping for the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan was prepared in four layers. The four mapped layers of this plan include: The constrained open space layer, which contains the environmentally constrained lands pursuant to growth management; the existing and approved open space layer, which shows open space lands designated through master plans, specific plans, planned developments, and other project approvals; the Carlsbad Trail System layer, which shows the proposed trail linkages in the City; and, the conceptual open space lands layer, which shows the conceptual open space areas that could be achieved through implementation of the primary and secondary open space priorities described in this plan. A composite of selected mapped layers have been used to create the two primary maps for the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan: the Official Open Space and Conservation Map and, the Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map. The existing/approved open space and the constrained open space layers fonn the basis of the mapping developed for the open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Existing and Approved Open Space The City of Carlsbad includes substantial areas which are already developed and in which, therefore, the pattern of open space has largely been defined. Additionally, there are many projects for which planning approvals have been given, although the projects have not been constructed. At the commencement of this open space planning project, it was necessary to gain a clear definition of the pattern of open space which was already designated or fixed by approved projects. Accordingly, a mapping process was undertaken, the result of which is shown in Figure 2 Existing/ Approved Open Space. Open Space areas included in this shading on the map include: • Open Space which was dedicated or designated in the past and which is therefore part of the City's current inventory of open space areas. This includes open space held under private ownership as well as a variety of publicly-owned open spaces; • Open space included in projects which have approved tentative maps or final maps; and • Open space included in approved master plans and specific plans. 6 ------------------- ------------------ ~ 000 I 00!. 0 c::ss ~ 3Nnr ue1d 1uawa6eueif',j aomosac1 uo,retuasuo'.:) 'll aoeds uado Ov'8S78v'8 ::10 A.118 ·······• . . . :---a . ' -: ................ ...... ••• \..1' .. ~ •• 'Y .... ~ .. , .. .. , .. •••···· 30v'dS N3d0 03/\0t:fddv'/8NllSIX3 ------ aoeds uado paAoJdd'lf / 6u,1s1x3 [] ------ -.. --- ... • -- ----- - -- - ------------ II. TilE OPEN SPACE SE'ITING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan The open space shown in Figure 2 has been measured on a zone-by-zone basis. The acreages for each zone and the citywide total are shown in Table 3, Existing and Constrained Open Space Acreages. As can be seen in Table 3, the total amount of existing and approved open space in Carlsbad, measured at the end of 1991, equaled approximately 5,900 acres, or roughly 22 percent of the City's total area . 9 II. THE OPEN SPACE SETTING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Under the terms of Ordinance No. 9795 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the following lands are identified as undevelopable: • • • • • • • • • Beaches; Permanent bodies of water; Floodways; Slopes with an inclination of greater than 40 percent; Significant wetlands; Significant riparian or woodland habitats; Land subject to major powerline easements; Land upon which other significant environmental features, as determined by the environmental process for a project, are located; and Railroad track beds . With the e:xce,ption of the major powerline easements and the railroad track beds, all of these resources fall within the constrained open space definition used in this plan. In order to understand the likely pattern of open space which would result from the protection of these resources, a map layer was prepared showing the distribution of constrained lands (See Figure 3). It should be noted that the pattern of constrained lands as mapped reflects data at (1000' scale) a citywide level of resolution; when detailed project-level mapping becomes available, it will provide a more accurate mapping of the constraints in any particular area of the .City. .. -- -.. -----.. -.. - - -------------------- - OOOl 000 I OOS 0 c:66~ 3Nnr ue1d 1uawa6eueV11 aomosa1::1 UO!leA.JaSUO:) 18 aoeds uado ( r_---J... -, ~ ~ .. ~ .. ?::t -, , , , , , ; , ........... .. ,' ...... , , , , , , , I I i f f ,,, ...... "'" .... , OV8S7l:fv'8 .:JO Al.18 ,/ t ----. : , , , , , , ,: : ......... / ,' 7 , , , ,' ,"" .... J ,' , , , ,' : ,' .. '-... .., I -I , .... ol,-......... _ , : , , / , ............... ::;--------: -~-----............ .,, -----~----___ ...... ---... ------, ' \ ', 30v'dS N3d0 03Nlv'~lSNOO -------- a::mds uado pauleJlSUOJ --- 000Z 0001 00'i 0 G66 ~ 3Nnr UBld iuawa6eueV1J aomosatJ UO!lBfd9SUO::) ~ a::>eds uado 0\18Slcl\18 .:JO A1 18 ~ 1 "·· i --•••• • ., r ~. , . • •• -.·. --.• r.J. ....... ·. ~ SON'v'l 38'v'dS N3d0 l'v'nld38N08 ----.. - s 3~n01.:1 p1,t> I \ ---- ----------- --- -- ------------------ Il. TIIE OPEN SPACE SETIING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Official Open Space and Conservation Map The Official Open Space and Conservation Map consists of a composite of the constrained open space and existing/approved open space mapped layers of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan (see Figure 6). The Official Open Space and Conservation Map is intended to be the City's official map of approved and constrained open space lands in the City. This map depicts designated open space areas obtained through master plans, specific plans, planned developments, or other development approvals; and, additional areas of environmentally-sensitive lands which are prohibited from development by the open space ordinance, hillside development regulations, and other development regulations. It is intended that the Official Open Space and Conservation Map would also become part of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. To modify the boundaries of this map a formal amendment to both the Open Space and Conservation and Land Use Elements may be required If a General Plan amendment is required, the boundary adjustment procedures of the current Open Space and Conservation Element must be adhered to. The following are the findings which must be made in order to adjust the boundaries of any open space area shown on the map titled Official Open Space and Conservation Map dated April 1992. • • • The proposed open space area is equal to or greater than the area depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map; and The proposed open space area is of environmental quality equal to or greater than that depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map; and The proposed adjustment to open space as depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map, is contiguous or within close proximity to open space as shown on the Open Space Map. The City Council may also modify the boundary shown on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map but only if it finds that the modification is necessary to mitigate a sensitive environmental area which is impacted by development, provided the boundary modification preserves open space at a 2 to 1 ratio (proposed acreage to existing acreage) and is within close proximity to the original area of open space. Additionally, City Council may exempt public rights-of-way from the boundary adjustment procedures. However, environmental analysis shall be performed for all proposed public rights-of-way improvements, and if determined that there are significant adverse impacts to the value of the open space system, those impacts shall be mitigated. 17 - OOOl 000 l OOS 0 c:ss ~ 3Nnr ue1d l Uawa5euel{IJ aomosa1:::1 UO!JBJ\J8SUO::) ~ aoeds uado / ( \ . , ':a--e. • ......... , • • •• ----~~-!-4. ~.:-.✓. .... ~---·· • ,' • .j,69 , . , , . , ,,, : ............. _ ,' . -..... , , . , ,' . : I e I , . , ,' ••• 4 ........ : .. ; ...... Ov'8Sll::lv'8 :JO Al.18 ~31SAS llv'l:Jl 0'7'8Sll:Jv'8 -------- ........... ... - v 3l::I n81.::I f!eJ .L ueu1sanb3 --- ----.... -.. .. ---- OFFICIAL OPEN SPACE & CONSERVATION MAP Pacific Ocean 1111 ·_1_1111 Ill 11111 Existing / Approved Open Space fl Constrained Open Space FIGURE 6 '• ••··············• ~ • • ,.,_' -13:.::::-.. ,.: ---·~ ................ .._..._ .i.,~.., .... -.1,> ..;:j,., " ~., / ,' '\. ' ' ,,. ....... .l / ' ' ' ' ' ' ' : ' ITIY .-. : ~-,.: -""' :-'-",1\ I ~ 3 f'S,~ : ,\f- ~~ • ~ "";> . -. ~ ~ : ?f : ... ~ ·•·•·· .. .., a,;;,;,,-,,· ~/ nt .-. . . . ~rill .. 11 ,., . ~ I -. l ' ' . ,: 1 . . . . ········••, CITY OF CARLSBAD J..9■ •••••• ···: . . : : : . _.r r;j; Open Space & Conservation Resource Management Plan JUNE 1992 '••········· ·········· . ~ ' / • : ~ : ...................... ' / ! ;;J/ -== _r:: 1.! • : . . . .. • . ... . . '"\ . ~-.. ~,' ,,/ ······••: ♦ ' _r· a.ii . .·, , I • ♦ ... . ~~ -~ _ .. ,.. . ••••• -.. 1 \' ; ;.,.,-.,.-,,.,, •• ·1,., I.~ (: ••• .. ... ---. .,..,:2.J.:.t, ..... : . ' , _). •• .-¼',1.1 : •••• --· '' 1/■',, '),l,'f, -\ •• ••••• • ··.!-•····-i: ••• ;f '.h,■ . ' : •••• ')■ ·•-: e!Yrri 0 500 1000 2000 ---• .. -.. ------ - ------ -- .. • - -----.. II. THE OPEN SPACE SETTING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map The Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map consists of a composite of the constrained lands, existing/approved open space, conceptual open space lands, and Carlsbad Trail System layers of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan mapping (see Figure 7). The Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map shows the conceptual open space areas that could be achieved through implementation of the primary and secondary open space priorities described in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Having mapped existing and approved open space, as well as constrained open space lands in the City, it was possible to identify where additional open space was needed in order to complete an open space system which meets the intent of the City's open space and conservation goals and objectives as detailed in this plan. These additional open space lands (see Figure 7) are the areas on which the City needs to focus its attention in terms of acquisition, whether through application of the IS-percent growth management performance standard, direct purchase, or through other means. The amount of constrained open space which falls beyond the existing/approved open space areas has been measured and is shown in Table 3. By adding the amount of constrained open space to the existing/approved open space, it has been possible to determine a projected total of open space (before application of the IS-percent open space performance standard and other methods of acquisition). Without additional application of the IS-percent open space performance standard and other methods of acquisition (see Table 3), the total open space area thereby projected for buildout is approximately 6,720 acres, or roughly 27-percent of the City's total area. The conceptual components of this map, including the trail system and greenways, are intended to be flexible. It is anticipated that the specific alignments of all conceptual open space components will be determined through specific site plan and environmental review. Adjustments to the conceptual open space components, including the trail system and greenways, will not require a General Plan amendment. However, the point at which a greenway or trail passes from one zone to an adjacent zone, or from one property ownership to an adjacent ownership, should remain consistent .with this map, unless an agreement has been reached with the adjacent zone or owner to shift the transition point. A General Plan amendment will not be required to specifically site the conceptual components of this plan. It is anticipated that on an annual basis the City will initiate a General Plan amendment to add all dedicated open space areas to the Open Space and Conservation and Land Use Maps. A General Plan amendment will be reguired if any component of the conce,ptual plan is deleted, 21 - 000Z 0001 00S 0 c:66 ~ 3Nnr ue1d iuawa6euefN a::unosal:j UO!ll:?I\J8SUO~ '!I aoeds uado OV8S7l:fv'8 ::10 Al.18 "'-,,,; ;-····• .. . '~ . ~ .. . ... ··~ •. _z ••~ •: ~-· : _: .,; .J~; ---: . .. ~· ~; : : . :,,.._: ~ : •' . . : ;--;.--.. ...... .. put 11eJ1 ueu1sanb3 •• ,.-...... \ ~ ----) ~1 ,,, .... .., . IIIM'() _?,ljj~DcJ dVV'J NOL1V/\tl3SN08 ~ 38VdS N3d0 7Vnld38N08 --------------- TABLE 3: Zone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 TOTAL EXISTING AND CONSTRAINED OPEN SPACE ACREAGES 3 Existing/ Approved Open Space 820.67 111.10 71.20 52.30 223.50 405.00 329.10 560.00 202.80 244.10 423.60 207.80 238.40 356.40 256.10 121.70 2.10 143.00 816.85 159.30 20.40 94.30 0.00 48.60 33.70 5942.02 Constrained Total Open Space1 Constrained & Existing/ Approved Open Space2 18.16 838.83 14.00 125.10 0.72 71 .92 1.24 53.54 47.19 270.69 44.46 449.46 5.34 334.44 8.54 568.54 0.00 202.80 78.00 322.10 67.64 491.24 3.56 211.36 7.29 245.69 56.19 412.59 110.62 366.72 15.65 137.35 34.26 36.36 21.76 164.76 12.45 829.30 15.00 174.30 11 .56 31 .96 0.47 94.77 102.08 102.08 4.45 53.05 97.31 131.01 777.94 6719.96 1 The acreages of the Constrained Open Space column reflect only the environmentally constrained land acreages not previously included as part of an approved project, and do not include other constrained elements such as railroad track beds and major powerline easements. Constrained land acreages that were approved as part of a project are included in the Existing/Approved Open Space column. -2 The Open Space acreages of this table may differ from acreages delineated in the General Plan Land Use Element. The acreages of this table were derived from the best sources available. 3 The acreages estimated in this ta.ble are for use in developing plan implementation programs only. Actual acreages shall be determined by detailed environmental and project review. The acreages in this table are not be used to establish "minimum" constrained land acreages for any zone. 25 II. THE OPEN SPACE SETI'ING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan C. Regulatory Control of Open Space There are a variety of regulatory measures which protect environmental resources in the landscape of the City of Carlsbad. These regulations operate at all levels of government, including federal regulations such as the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), state regulations and agencies such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and city regulations such as the municipal code. The applicability of these regulations to the various types of open space in the Carlsbad open space classification is shown in Table 4 Open Space Protection. (A brief discussion of the regulatory measures included in Table 4 can be found below.) The shaded boxes indicate which regulations may play a role in preserving the various types of open space. For example, it can be seen that open space type la. which includes open space for the protection of plant life, animal life, and natural habitats, is affected by all the regulations in the table with the exception of those related to the actions of the State Lands Commission and state recreation planning. Understanding the degree of protection already afforded by existing regulations to various types of open space has played an important role in defining this plan's priorities for future actions by the City. For example, although wetlands are held to be a very important component in the development of the City's open space and conservation system, they are not given a high priority in future actions related to securing open space because wetlands are well protected by a variety of regulations. Environmental Regulations Summary The text includes a brief discussion of the primary environmental regulations which assist in the protection of open space in the City of Carlsbad. The agencies responsible for regulating these resources and issuing the required permits include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).l National Environmental Protection Act ( NEPA) The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) of 1969 applies to projects entirely or partially financed with federal funds. It operates in a manner similar to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which is discussed below, requiring the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which is comparable to the CEQA Environmental Impact Report. Endangered Species Actt Both the state and federal Endangered Species Acts provide legislation to protect the habitats of listed species as well as the species themselves. Projects that may destroy or adversely modify the critical habitat of a federally-or state-listed threatened or endangered species, regardless of acreage impacts, require formal consultation with the USFWS, pursuant to Section 7 of the federal Endangered Species Act, or the CDFG, pursuant to the California Endangered Species Act. In either case, impacts would l Portions of the text below regarding environmental regulations are quoted from information supplied by Ogden Environmental, Inc. 26 ~ TABLE 4: REGULATORY OPEN SPACE PROTECTION (PAGE 1 of 2) 2 3 Q>en Space Type n Space for Preservation of Natural Resources la. Planl/Aninal LH&Mabilat lb. Nature Preserves le. Water Features ld. Beac~Slt3anks le. CanyonsJHllsldes 11. Wetlands 2c. Commercial Fisheries 2d. Mineral ReSOll'C8S ace for OUldoor Recniation 3a. School Grotnls 3b. Public Parks/ReC19alion Areas 3c. Gl8anw 3d. 3e. tnls GolCourNs Equestrian Faclltles !:t:td Protection provided NEPA I Endangered! Army Corps I CEQA Spec. Acts Pennb State I L.C.P. Recreation Municipal Code Growth Man. Land Trusts IV 00 TABLE 4: REGULATORY OPEN SPACE PROTECTION (PAGE 2 of 2) ~Space T· 4 ()pen Space for Aesthetic, Culural and Educallonal Pu1 4a. ScenlclCuluraWEducallonel 4b. Land Use Bullers/Entries 4c. Gntenbelt 4d. Galew 5 Sa. Hazardous Antu Sb. Finl Risk Sc. Water Protedlon 5d. NI Se. Wave EIOSlon Mt\MI Prolec:tlon provided CEOA ICA Fish/Gamej State Lands I State I L.C.P. Comnisslon Recreation Mlaiicipal I Growth Code Man. Land Trusts II. TIIB OPEN SPACE SETIING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan be specifically evaluated and may require mitigation. The federal act requires the USFWS to make a determination with regard to •~eopardy" to the species. If jeopardy is found, the USFWS would likely ask for alternatives and measures to avoid or reduce impacts to the species to the greatest degree possible. Any federal agency action on a project, such as a Section 404 permit, likely ask for alternatives and measures to avoid or reduce impacts to the species to the greatest degree possible. Any federal agency action on a project, such as a Section 404 permit, determination with regard to "jeopardy" to the species. If jeopardy is found, the USFWS would requires that the federal agency engage the USFWS in a formal consultation per Section 7 of the ESA. Project impacts are reviewed to determine whether the project "may affect" or may "take" federally listed threatened or endangered species. Similarly, the state act prohibits agencies from approving projects under CEQA that would jeopardire the continued existence of a listed species, and requires the development of alternatives consistent with conserving the species. The "take" of state-endangered species is prohibited without a permit from the CDFG (Fish and Game Code Section 2081), although habitat protection is not guaranteed. The vehicle for CDFG project approval is a Mitigation Agreement. Army Corps Permits The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the issuance of permits under the Clean Water Act for the discharge of dredged or fill materials into waters of the United States. Waters of the United States is the broad category of the jurisdictional range of the ACOE that may or may not contain vegetated wetland habitats. All wetlands, therefore, are also waters of the United States and are legally defined with respect to the ACOE permitting requirements in the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands. Aggregate wetland impacts, defined as direct fill or indirect effects of fill greater than 1 acre, require a permit. Certain activities in wetlands or waters of the U.S. are automatically authoriz.ed, or granted a Nationwide Permit, provided they meet specific conditions. All impacts of 10 acres or more require an Individual Permit, which includes consultation with federal agencies, public notice, and preparation of a project alternatives analysis, under the 404(b)(l) Guidelines, that must address avoidance or minimization of wetland impacts. All permit applications to the ACOE are evaluated under the EPA's 404(b)(l) Guidelines. The guidelines are used as the primary environmental criteria for evaluating the necessity of a proposed discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. Evaluation under the guidelines determines whether the least damaging and feasible environmental alternative is sought, and whether unavoidable impacts are mitigated appropriately. The basic premise under the guidelines is that mitigation should not be used to offset avoidable impacts. If it is determined that avoidable impacts will occur from the project, an individual permit including public review and detailed Alternatives Analysis may be required. The U.S. and Wildlife Service does not have a formal permitting process of their own for wetland habitats, but is advisory to the ACOE under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and via the federal Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act for all proposed wetland impacts. The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act provides that the USFWS must be consulted for any proposed impact to wetlands that is under federal review. The USFWS is allowed to comment on all proposed impacts with a view to the conservation of wildlife resources by preventing or reducing the avoidable loss of, or damage to, wildlife resources. 29 II. TIIE OPEN SPACE SETTING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan In addition, proposed impacts to wetlands that may jeopardize a federally-listed threatened or endangered species or destroy or adversely modify the critical habitat of such species, regardless of acreage impacts, may require formal consultation with the Corps and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pursuant to Section 7 of the Federal Endangered Species Act. California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) CEQA was adopted in 1970 with the intention of ensuring that information regarding the environmental impacts of a proposed project would be available to bodies responsible for approving or denying that project CEQA requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) if the proposed project will have •~significant" environmental impacts. The EIR must identify environmental impacts and suggest project alternatives and mitigation measures. The approving agency should not approve a project as proposed if there are alternatives or mitigation measures which would substantially lessen the impacts. Therefore, CEQA forms a powerful open space protection tool for certain resources, including all open space for the protection of natural resources, open space for agriculture, forestry and aquaculture, mineral resources, parks and recreation areas, scenic resources, and a variety of public health and safety hazards. California Department of Fish and Game Codes 1601/1603 The California Fish and Game Code, the CDFG, must be contacted for a Streambed Alteration Agreement for any project that may impact a stream or wetland. The CDFG generally evaluates the infonnation gathered during preparation of the project's EIR/EIS and attempts to satisfy its permit concerns in these documents. The CDFG often accepts mitigation for stream or wetland impacts as a product of the agreement The policy of "no net loss" of wetland habitat is maintained by the CDFG. Typically, construction restrictions and mitigation conditions are established for granting of their agreement Any impact to wetlands will require re-creation of wetlands on at least an acre-for-acre basis. Replacement ratios are generally higher, however, to offset the immediate loss, replacement time, and inherent failures in mitigation attempts. Section 1601 applies to public agency proposals and Section 1603 for private-sector proposals. State Lands Comnussion The State Lands Commission is an independent agency, under the direction of a board, with responsibility for administering certain public lands owned by the state or under its control, including vacant school sites, tidelands, submerged lands, swamp and overflowed lands, and beds of navigable rivers and lakes. With powers to sell, lease or dispose of lands, provided any such action is in the public interest, and with the authorization to approve or deny permits for private use of state lands, the Commission may play a role in protecting certain open space areas in Carlsbad. State Recreation Planning The State Recreation Planning column is included in Table 4 not because of any regulations administered by the State Recreation Department, but rather because the de facto operations of the department serve to protect certain coastal resources within Carlsbad. The State owns land for the State Beach Recreation Area, as well as additional land in Zone 3, which it may seek to develop to expand the existing camping facilities offered at the State.Beach. Thus, the state's recreation provision and planning have an impact on the open space inventory in Carlsbad. It should also be noted that under Article 6: California Recreation Trails, State Public Resources 30 II. TIIE OPEN SPACE SETTING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Code, addressing "Open-Space Elements and Trails", State law 5076 says: "In developing the open- space element of a general plan ... every city and county shall consider demands for trail-oriented recreational use and shall consider such demands in developing specific open-space programs." Local Coastal Program Each of the 15 counties and 53 municipalities along the California coastline is required by the California Coastal Act to prepare a Local Coastal Program (LCP). The LCP includes two main components: a land use plan and related implementing measures including a zoning map and zoning ordinance. In particular, the local coastal land use plans include measures specifically intended to protect natural open space resources, scenic resources, agricultural lands, and public access rights. The provisions of Carlsbad's local coastal plans are incorporated into this plan. Carlsbad Municipal Code There are a number of components of the City's municipal code which serve to protect open space resources. These include the protection from development of specific resources such as steep slopes, as well as, measures which guide the City's project design review process. The municipal code specifically addresses the protection of all the types of open space included under Category 1: Open Space for the Preservation of Natural Resources, certain types of agriculture, certain recreational open spaces, scenic resources, and certain health and safety issues. Particular components of the municipal code which regulate open space include the Open Space Ordinance, the Hillside Ordinance, the Planned Development Ordinance, the residential park land dedication requirements, and the industrial park land dedication requirements. Carlsbad Growth Management Program The City's growth management program includes two critical components with regard to protection of open space in Carlsbad. The first requires that all projects prepare a constraints map indicating the locations of a variety of resources considered environmentally constrained. These areas are considered undevelopable and constitute the starting point for definition of an open space system for the project in question. Beyond this environmentally constrained "set-aside", the growth management program requires that an additional 15 percent of the otherwise developable land be set aside for open space. (The growth management 15-percent open space standard does not apply in certain zones because, at the time the standard was established, the zones were already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement.) The administration of this 15-percent requirement forms a vital component of the implementation proposals of this Plan. However, the open space types indicated in Table 4 as protected under growth management are those that are regulated without consideration of the additional 15-percent requirement Land Trusts Throughout America, there are a growing number of local, state, and regional groups called land trusts, conservancies, or foundations. These private, nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable corporations typically share a common goal in attempting to protect open space lands threatened by development Some land trusts are formed to address a specific resource. One such local group is the Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation. However, the more active trusts try to affect land use patterns throughout their community. The inclusion of ''Land Trusts" as a column in Table 4 is an attempt to recognize the types of open space most likely to be protected by the action of such a group if one were active in Carlsbad. 31 II. THE OPEN SPACE SETfING Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 32 -SECTION ID: GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES --- -.. -.. - - ---.. - --- • -----.. ----- III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES2 The open space and conservation goals, objectives and policies identified below are generally drawn from the 1991 Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan. However, policy statements have been added, revised, and in cases omitted. All such changes have been identified in the policy statement below. It will be necessary to amend the Open Space and Conservation Elements of the General Plan following adoption of the recommendations of this Plan. From a policy standpoint, this Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan represents a tool for implementation of General Plan goals and objectives. It should be noted other plans and studies may also serve this purpose, potentially overlapping with this plan. For example, the City is at present preparing a Habitat Management Plan (HMP). Many of the Conservation Element goals and objectives will be primarily implemented through the HMP rather than through this Plan. · The policies noted below are intended to address the identification, preservation, conservation, acquisition, maintenance and administration of open space in the City, and to guide natural resource management -the planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction or neglect. The intent of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan is to: • • Realize the social, economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits which accrue from the preservation of open space within an urban environment. Ensure the benefits which accrue from the conservation, management and utilization of natural resources. This plan does not authorize the City to exercise its power to adopt, amend or repeal an open space or conservation zoning ordinance in a manner which will take or damage private property for public use without payment of just compensation therefor, and shall not be so construed. This plan is not intended to increase or decrease the rights of any owner of property under the Constitution of the State of California or of the United States. 1. Open Space Planning and Protection A. Goals A.1 Coordinate open space uses with other land uses for mutual enhancement and creation of a "human" urban environment, which includes, but is not limited to, development and expansion of recreational land, conservation of natural and manmade amenities, and preservation of options with regard to agricultural land. A.2 Preserve and create an open space system of aesthetic value that will maintain community identity, achieve a sense of natural spaciousness, and provide visual relief in the cityscape. 2Qnly those goals, objectives, and policy and action programs dnctly affected by this study have been amended at this _ time. Other goals, objectives, and policy and action programs may be modified during the Comprehensive General Plan Update process. -33 -- III. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan A.3 Provide where possible, a balance of programmed and unprogrammed open space within each of the four quadrants of the City.3 A.4 Provide open space as an essential component or quality-of-life provision enabling the citimns of Carlsbad to enjoy safe and healthy living conditions. 4 A.5 Utilim open space to delineate neighborhoods, the City's boundaries and to buffer major land uses within the City. A.6 Preserve an adequate amount and variety of open space for outdoor recreation, which shall include, but not be limited to: parks; beaches; areas for organized sports; connecting conidors containing trails; water recreation areas (beaches, lagoons, lakes); unique conservation areas for nature study; and semi-developed areas for camping.s B . Objectives B .1 To preserve, protect and enhance those areas of the City that provide unique and special open space functions including, but not limited to, cultural and visual amenities, programmed and unprogrammed recreational uses, landmarks, buffers between incompatible land uses, wildlife habitats and unique and desirable vegetation.6 B .2 To adopt and periodically update the strategies defined in the open space and Conservation Resource Management Plan regarding open space goals, and which guide the systematic acquisition, protection, maintenance, administration and financing of open space, and provide an organiz.ational structure to implement the plan. B.3 To create a more rural annosphere in the urban environment, the City should identify, acquire, and protect natural open space areas which are visible from public gathering places. B. 4. To encourage public access to all open space areas except where sensitive resources and environmentally constrained land may be threatened or damaged, where the public health and safety may be compromised, or where access would interfere with the managed production of resources, such as agriculture. 7 B .5 To mandate open space as a necessary provision of the local facilities management plans which are required by the Growth Management Ordinance. . B. 6 To provide for parks and plazas and preserve natural areas within developments. 3Revision to General Plan Goal 4Revision to General Plan Goal 5Revision to General Plan Goal 6Revision to General Plan Objective 7Revision to General Plan Objective 34 -.. -.. -.. ---... ------------------.. .. --- ---- - -.. .. .. .. -- - ---- - -.. -------------- ID. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan B. 7 To encourage increased setbacks along arterial corridors and establish greenways or similar areas to preserve and/or create open space areas as a means of maintaining community scale and identity, separating conflicting land uses, and achieving a sense of natural openness as an integral part of urban surroundings . B.8 To plan for and design open space with regard to its various specific functions as opposed to considering open space as having a single general function. B.9 To provide for the distribution of programmed and unprogrammed recreation areas throughout the four quadrants of the City and to separate the recreational uses where needed8. C • Implementing Policies and Action Programs C.l Open space shall be used to provide neighborhood, community, and City identity and to provide separations between conflicting land uses. C.2 Assure that the City's Open Space Advisory Committee shall continue to meet on a periodic basis so long as authorized by the City Council. The committee's responsibilities shall include:9 (1) Advocacy of open space; (2) Recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on open space issues; (3) Continued development and revision of open space policies as defined by the City's open space ordinances and programs; (4) Monitoring implementation of open space policies; (5) Recommending priorities for open space, including acquisition, use, and maintenance programs, on at least an annual basis; (6) Setting and refining guidelines for specific project review of open space.lo C.3 The Open Space Ordinance shall require monitoring of open space during the entire development/construction process. C. 4 The City shall identify existing open space for potential enhancement to increase its habitat, visual, or physical values. C .5 Citywide maps and diagrams shall be maintained showing the following: ( 1) Environmentally constrained open space; (2) Existing designated and approved open space; (3) Proposed future open space system concept; 8Revision to General Plan Objective 9Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program lORevision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 35 ill. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan ( 4) Proposed Carlsbad Trail System.11 C. 6 As specific mapping information becomes available regarding open space, that precise information shall be depicted on land use maps, zoning maps, and the City's open space maps. C. 7 City staff shall be given the flexibility to add to the open space inventory maps, those new areas which may be created by various circumstances, such as discretionary approvals, land acquisition, and donations of land. C. 8 The Growth Management Ordinance shall be utilized to implement the goals and objectives of this Plan and establish standards for open space.12 C.9 Land area that is part of the Citywide Open Space System and which otherwise qualifies for measurement toward meeting the 15-percent growth management performance standard, but which is not available to the public without some monetary or other consideration, shall not be counted toward meeting the performance standard, unless it incorporates one or more of the open space priorities identified for the zone in which it is located and the granting of the open space credit for this area will not adversely impact the City's ability to obtain all of the open space priorities identified for the zone.13 C.10 The Open Space Ordinance No. 9795 shall be revised and amended to: (1) more precisely identify and define lands considered as undevelopable; (2) include provisions for buffer areas around sensitive lands; (3) defme the word "significant." and (4) include specific conditions and restrictions on nonresidential development. C.11 Powerline easements shall not be counted toward meeting the 15-percent growth management open space performance standard, except where the land within the easement is identified as an open space priority, such as a trail or greenway, in accordance with the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Credit may be granted for powerline easements if the granting of the open space credit for this area will not adversely impact the City's ability to obtain all of the open space priorities identified fo the zone.14 C.12 Golf courses shall not be counted toward meeting the growth management open space performance standard, except where the area within the golf course is identified as meeting an open space priority, such as a trail or greenway, in accordance with the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Credit may be granted for other areas of a golf course if the granting of the open space credit for this area will not adversely impact the City's ability to obtain all of the open space prioritites identified for the zone.15 1 lRevision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 12Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 13Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 14Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 15Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 36 - - - --- .. -... ------------ ----.. - - -- ... .. - - ... .. - - -- ---- --- ---------- ill. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan C.13 Schools, public or private, shall not be counted in meeting the 15-percent growth management open space perf onnance standard, but public school grounds shall be categorized as open space and so mapped.16 C .14 All mappable land set aside as open space shall be zoned open space . C.15 At the time of any discretionary approval, any land set aside for its habitat or scenic value shall have an appropriate easement and/or zoning placed on it for resource protection . C.16 Where feasible, panoramic viewpoints shall be identified and preserved for public use. C.17 The City shall acquire, protect or negotiate for public access to privately-held natural open space lands that could be used for unprogrammed recreational uses.17 C.18 Open space areas designated for recreational use in conjunction with the citywide open space system, should be accessible to the public and, where feasible, should be provided with essential utilities, public facilities and services. ts C .19 Any development which may be pennitted in areas identified as open space shall be consistent with the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. C.20 The "Official Open Space and Conservation" map dated April 1992, incorporated as part of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan, shall be adopted as the City's official Open Space Map and should be included in the Land Use ElemenL C.21 The map entitled "Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map," dated April 1992, should be incorporated as part of the Open Space and Conservation Element. and shall indicate the conceptual intentions of the City. The conceptual components of this map, including greenways and trails, are intended to be flexible, and should not be interpreted as depicting precise, rigid alignments. It is anticipated that the alignments of the greenways and trails may be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation becomes available through additional fieldwork, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future activities. However, the points where a greenway or trail passes from one zone to an adjacent zone, or from one property ownership to an adjacent ownership should remain consistent with this map, unless an agreement has been reached with the adjacent zone or property ownership to shift the transition point A General Plan Amendment will not be required to specifically site the conceptual components of this map. A General Plan Amendment will be required if any conceptual component is deleted. C.22 The ''Carlsbad Trail System," as depicted on the Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map, shall be adopted as indicating the conceptual intentions of the City with regard to implementation of the Carlsbad Trail System. A General Plan Amendment 16Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 17Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 18Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 37 ill. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan will not be required to specifically site the conceptual components of this map. A General Plan Amendment will be required if any conceptual component is deleted. C.23 The following is the formalized procedure for adjusting the boundaries of any open space area shown on the map titled "Official Open Space and Conservation Map" dated April, I 992. Findings required for the approval of a boundary adjustment to the map are as follows: (I) The proposed open space area is equal to or greater than the area depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map; and (2) The proposed open space area is of environmental quality equal to or greater than that depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map; and (3) The proposed adjustment to open space, as depicted on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map, is contiguous or within close proximity to open space as shown on the Official Open Space and Conservation Map. The City Council may also modify the boundary location shown on the open space map but only if it finds that the modification is necessary to mitigate a sensitive environmental area which is impacted by development, provided the boundary modification preserves open space at a 2 to I ratio (proposed acreage to existing acreage) and is within close proximity to the original area of open space. Additionally, City Council may exempt public rights-of-way from the boundary adjustment procedures. However, environmental analysis shall be perfonned for all proposed public rights-of-way improvements, and if determined that there are significant adverse impacts to the value of the Open Space system, those impacts shall be mitigated. It is not the intention of this boundaries adjustment procedure to allow for the exchange of environmentally constrained lands which are designated open space, for lands which are not environmentally constrained.19 C.24 Parks, public or private, shall not be counted in meeting the open space perfonnance standard. Credit may be granted for private parks if the granting of the open space credit for this use will not adversely impact the City's ability to obtain 20 2. Obtaining Open Space A. Goals A. I Explore all means of providing for open space needs. A.2 Assure new development provides for the open space needs of their occupants. 19Revision to General Plan Policy/Action Program 2<>New Policy/ Action Program 38 -... .. .. --.. - .. -- -- ---------.. -.. ------ - --- - -------- ... -.. - --------- - ID. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan B. Objectives B .1 To utilize specific plans, master plans and local facilities management plans to refine and implement the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. B.2 To promote the development and preservation of open space and conservation systems by developing methods of financing to acquire, preserve, and maintain them. B .3 To fund by general obligation bonds, if possible, a well-balanced acquisition program providing a variety of open space opportunities spread throughout the community. B .4 To assure that, to the maximum degree possible, those benefitting from the acquisition or improvement of open space and recreational facilities shall provide funding in direct proportion to the benefits they derive. B .5 To encourage a combination of both private and public open space. C . Implementing Policies and Action Programs C.1 Exactions from new developments shall include, but not be limited to, legislative protection, Quimby Act dedication, park-in-lieu fees, industrial recreation fees, setback requirements, the provision of essential improvements, and the adoption of appropriate local facilities management plans, master plans, and specific plans. C.2 Conduct an annual review of the methods and programs for acquiring open space in the City of Carlsbad.21 C.3 Initiate, coordinate, and supervise specific implementation programs for both short-range and long-range plans, including, among other items, the Capital Improvement-Program, growth management plan, a financial plan, proposed changes to the City's development regulations, and the acquisition of fee and less than fee rights to land. C. 4 The City shall create a trust or other mechanism to facilitate private donations for open space acquisitions, protection, improvements, or maintenance. C.5 The City shall encourage private donations for open space acquisition, protection, improvement, or maintenance by placing the donors' names on permanent markers at the sites of their gifts. C. 6 Where public funding is necessary for open space purposes, general obligation bonds shall be considered a highly desirable source of funding. C.7 The City should consider the exchange of excess vacant lands for more desirable open space areas. C.8 The City shall consider appropriate user fees for nonresidents utilizing Carlsbad's open space and recreation facilities. 21 Revision to General Plan Policy/ Action Program 39 ill. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 3. SPECIAL RESOURCE PROTECTION A. Goals A. I Prohibit development on environmentally sensitive land and buffer areas. A.2 Protect and preserve visually attractive and/or significant natural areas. A.3 Preserve open space areas in as natural a state as possible. A.4 Preserve optimum sustainable environmental quality levels with respect to air, water, sound levels, and plant and animal life. A.5 Preserve as open space, agricultural land, hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, lagoons, beaches and other unique resources that provide visual and physical relief to the Cityscape. A.6 Preserve, where possible, historic, cultural, and educational resources.22 B . 0 bjectives B .1 To identify sensitive and constrained lands and prohibit their development and inclusion for density credit. B.2 To protect public health and safety by preserving natural and manmade hazard areas as open space and taking special precautionary measures to protect the public safety where development is possible and permitted. B. 3. To encourage and support the economic viability of agricultural land. B .4 To preserve areas of unique scenic, historical and cultural value. B .5 To develop culturaVeducational amenities within open space areas. C • Implementing Policies and Action Programs C.l Utilize sensitive design criteria to preserve the unique and special resources in the City and to integrate them into the design of any development C .2 Develop ordinances to define sensitive and-constrained lands, and prohibit development and density credit thereon. C .3 Development on hillsides (if allowed) shall relate to the slope of the land in order to preserve the integrity of the hillsides. 22New General Plan Goal 40 -------------- - ----------.. - ---... - --- - - --------------- ----------.. .. .... m. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan C .4 Designate for preservation as open space those areas that provide unique visual amenities and define the urban form. These areas shall include agriculture, hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, beaches, lagoons, lakes and other unique resources that provide visual and physical relief to the cityscape by creating natural contrasts to the built-up, manmade scene. C.5 Consider for open space, hillsides, valleys and ridges during the approval of specific plans, master plans and planned developments, and also at the time of subdivision. C .6 Consider designating as a buffer, a portion of land next to sensitive environmental areas.23 C. 7 Assure that where feasible from an environmental standpoint, developments near or adjacent to bodies of water, provide open space that has public access to and views of the water. C.8 Any grading, grubbing, or clearing of vegetation in undeveloped areas shall require a City permit, with appropriate penalties for violations. C.9 The City shall ensure that the improvements recommended for open space areas are appropriate for the type of Open space and the use proposed. No improvements shall be made in environmentally sensitive areas, except to enhance the environmental value of the areas. C. l O Agricultural use shall be encouraged as a permissible land use in areas designated as open space in non-environmentally sensitive areas. C.11 Discourage the premature elimination of agricultural land C.12 Use of the Williamson Act, land dedication, scenic easements, or Open Space easements shall be pursued to preserve unique and special resources in the City. C.13 Utili7.e Master Plans and Specific Plans to encourage the preservation of highly visible areas cultivated for flower production. C.14 Consider designating for open space those areas that preserve historic, cultural and educational resources.24 4. Trail/Linkage System A. Goals A. l Encourage larger and connected open space areas rather than numerous and disconnected areas. 23Revised General Plan Policy/Action Program 24New General Plan Policy/ Action Program 41 ill. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan A.2 Create natural and manmade links between open space areas. A.3 If determined by the City Council to be feasible from the standpoint of funding, acquisition, maintenance, liability, and other considerations, the City shall establish a citywide trail system, primarily pedestrian oriented, but for bicycles where feasible.25 B. Objectives B .1 To address a citywide trail system when considering and reviewing local facilities management plans, major development applications and applications involving potential linkage.26 B .2 To ensure that there is continuity and environmental sensitivity in the routing and design of the trail system. B.3 To route trails near or within designated open space areas and provide appropriate buffers or fencing when located near environmentally sensitive areas.27 B.4 To provide trails, where possible, that serve as pedestrian and bicycle transportation between residential and commercial areas, as well as purely recreational uses.28 C • Implementing Policies and Action Programs C.1 Establish a citywide Carlsbad Trail System.29 C.2 Participate with other north county communities to establish an intercommunity Open Space linkage program. C.3 Obtain an irrevocable offer to dedicate or a pennanent easement for trailways where feasible, in all cases where trails are proposed or required as part of the Carlsbad Trail System.30 C.4 Design the trail system to serve both recreation and non-motori7.ed transportation purposes.31 25New General Plan Goal 26Revised General Plan Objective 27Revised General Plan Objective 28Revised General Plan Objective 29Revised General Plan Policy/Action Program 30Revised General Plan Policy/Action Program 31Revised General Plan Policy/Action Program 42 ----------- ------------------- -----.... ---------------- ill. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan C.5 Provide trail linkages from major recreational/open space areas to other areas of activity, including but not limited to residential neighborhoods, places of employment, schools, libraries, and viewpoints. C. 6. Ensure that trails are sensitive to surrounding land uses and are normally placed at a significantly different elevation than adjacent residences.32 C. 7 Provide that major powerline easements receive credit towards the 15-percent open space growth management requirement when they are enhanced or improved to establish key links in the Carlsbad Trail System.33 C.8 Incorporate the ''Carlsbad Trail System" as depicted on the Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map, as part of the Open Space and Conservation Element, to depict the conceptual representation of the possible trail alignments throughout the City.34 C.9 Prohibit the approval of a project which would eliminate the trail alignments as depicted on the Conceptual Open Space and Conservation Map unless a General Plan Amendment is approved to delete such a trail segment -5. CONSERVATION A. Goals --- -------- --.. -.. A. l Coordinate the conservation of natural and manmade resources with land use for mutual enhancement. A.2 Conserve optimum environmental quality levels with respect to air, water, sound levels, and plant and animal life. A.3 Prevent incompatible development of areas that should be reserved or regulated for scenic, historic, conservation or public health and safety purposes. A.4 Preserve an adequate amount and variety of unique conservation areas for nature study. A.5 Protect wildlife habitat through the preservation and enhancement of feeding, nesting, and breeding areas. A.6 Conserve and encourage the use of appropriate forms of vegetation and sensitive grading techniques needed to: (a) prevent erosion, siltation and flooding, (b) protect air and water resources, and (c) protect and enhance visual resources. A. 7 Conserve Carlsbad's hillsides and ridges as important visual and natural features. 32Revised General Plan Policy/Action Program 33Revised General Plan Policy/Action Program 34Revised General Plan Policy/Action Program 43 ill. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan B. Objectives B .1 To preserve natural resources by: protecting fish, wildlife, and vegetation habitats; retaining the natural character of waterways, shoreline features, hillsides, and scenic areas and viewpoints; safeguarding areas for scientific and educational research; respecting the limitations for air and water resources to absorb pollution; encouraging legislation that will assist logically in preserving these resources. B .2 To develop a cohesive policy and plan setting forth conservation goals and guiding the systematic acquisition, protection, maintenance and fmancing of conservation resources and providing an organizational structure to implement the plan. B .3 To utiliz.e specific plans, master plans and public facility plans to refine and implement the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. B .4 To promote the development and preservation of conservation systems by developing methods of financing to acquire, preserve, and maintain conservation programs. B .5 To protect the unique variety of landfonns distinctive of the City's topography and ensure that the development process considers and strives to preserve these landforms rather than create an unnatural, uniform landscape. B.6 To preserve the identity of those areas of the City with unique topographic features and establish proper soil management techniques to eliminate or minimi7.e adverse and unsafe soil conditions. B. 7 To manage agricultural land and prime soil as a natural resource and as a significant contrasting land use to the urbani7.ed environment of the City. B. 8 To prevent the premature elimination of agricultural land and preserve said lands wherever feasible. B .9 To conserve, and protect the water resources including, but not limited to, floodplains, shoreline, lagoons, waterways, lakes, ponds, and the ocean. B.10 To conserve and efficiently manage the potable water resources available to the City of Carlsbad. B .11 To manage the disposal or recycling of solid waste and sewage within the City. C . Implementing Policies and Action Progr~s C .1 Grading shall be accomplished in a manner that will maintain the appearance of natural hillsides and other landforms wherever possible. C.2 Soil reports, plans for erosion and sediment control measures and provisions of maintenance responsibilities shall be a requirement of any approval process. 44 ------------- ---.. -----------.. -.. -----.. --------------- --------------- ------ m. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan C.3 Ordinances shall be developed and implemented limiting the density, intensity and character of development of hillside areas and ridges and shall provide standards for sensitive grading where development of hillsides is allowed. C.4 Natural water resources in the City of Carlsbad shall be maintained in as natural a state as possible by: (a) conserving or improving the appearance and ecology of those which are in a relatively untouched condition; (b) restoring, in accordance with recognized ecological principles and insofar as it is possible, those water areas which have been significantly altered, to a condition which is most beneficial to the public; and ( c) simulating a natural condition in areas which are to be altered in the future for purposes of safety engineering, water conservation, or recreation. C.5 Industrial waste, agricultural runoff, water softener discharges, domestic detergents, and other forms of water pollution shall be prevented from entering the storm drain system and polluting the City's water bodies. C.6 Sensitive design criteria shall be utilized to protect the integrity of the water resources in the City. C. 7 Alteration of wateiways and water bodies that would cause significant adverse impacts on the environment shall be prohibited. C.8 Urban development shall take place in those areas that are the least agriculturally productive. C.9 The City shall support and utilize all measures available, including the Williamson Act, not only to prevent premature developments, but also to promote the economic viability of agricultural uses. C.10 Proper design criteria shall be utiliz.ed to maximize the preservation of agricultural lands. C .11 Landowners and interested citizens shall be provided with information about agricultural preserves as established by the Williamson Act and shall be encouraged to utilize it. C.12 The policies of the California Coastal Plan shall be recognized and implemented when reviewing potential development in the coastal area. C .13 The City shall assist other organizations in providing for their specific conservation needs. C .14 A long range plan shall be prepared to ensure the provision for adequate potable water and to address water conservation and recl_!Ullation program. C.15 The City shall cooperate with other jurisdictions to ensure the timely provision of solid waste management and sewage disposal capacity. 45 -- ill. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES -Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan _, ------------------------------- 46 --... -SECTION IV: CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IV. CfIYWIDE ACITON AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The following chapter discusses open space from a citywide perspective, defining the relative priorities and general intent for future open space planning of each type of open space. The planning and design parameters and broad approach to implementation for each type are also discussed. Table 5 indicates the relative citywide priorities for each type of open space, as well as the priorities for action on a zone-by-zone basis. The citywide priorities were set by considering the importance of each open space type and also considering the degree of protection already afforded to that type by existing regulations. (See Section II "Regulatory Control of Open Space.") Thus, for example, while both wetlands and trails could be considered equally important components of the open space system, wetlands are given the lowest citywide priority because they are already effectively protected under environmental regulations. Trails, (along with several other resources), on the other hand, are given the highest citywide priority because there is no other program or set of regulations which assures implementation of the proposed citywide trail system. The priorities and actions on a zone-by-zone basis are sometimes referred to in this chapter, but are fully discussed in Section V. A . Category 1: Open Space for the Preservation of Natural Resources Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.) Open space for plant and animal life, and habitat conservation is considered a Category 1 citywide priority. The general intent is to optimize natural resource values throughout the open space system, and more specifically, to ma.ximiz.e protection and enhancement of plant and animal life and habitats within various preserves. Much of the protection of plant and animal life, and habitats is accomplished through existing regulatory protection (See Section II "Regulatory Control of Open Space"). Additionally, the City is preparing a Habitat Management Plan to provide a planning framework specifically designed to protect such resources. (It should be noted that costs associated with habitat preservation and enhancement have not been included in this report to avoid duplication with the Habitat Management Plan.) However, in determining the best use for open space within each zone of the City, it was clear that many benefits for plants and wildlife could be integrated with open space set aside for other reasons. For example, the design of linear open space greenways can accommodate trails and protect aesthetic resources in the landscape, but, at the same time, be located so as to serve as additional buffers to riparian woodlands or other sensitive habitat areas. Planning and Design Parameters Most of the specific recommendations with regard to this category (see Section V for zone-specific recommendations) concern ways in which the open space system in each zone can be designed so as to enhance the protection of plant and animal life and habitat beyond the protection already afforded by environmental regulations. Wherever appropriate, the design of open space areas, parks, and greenways should enhance the value of the landscape for plant and wildlife species diversity through: • Careful site design to avoid impacts on biological resources; 47 TABLE 5: FUTURE OPEN SPACE ACTION PRIORITIES (PAGE 1 OF 2) Citvwide !Local Facility Management Zones 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I s I e I 7 I a I 9 I 10 I 11 I 12 I 13 I 14 I 1 s I 1 6 I 1 7 I 1 a I 19 I 20 I 21 I 22 I 23 I 24 I 25 Categon 1 Open Space for Preservation of Natural Resources 1a. Plant/ Aninal Life/Habitat 1•:::::::-:::•y:::-:::::1 c 1::::i/l'aiH·::,tliicEtii.J c liiiliil:'.iifi~:l c ri,il«il&EJTIEIXiilCiII-~i] c 1,,a1Aict&o' 1b. Nature Preserws 1c. Water Features . . ----·--}Jf¥l:f l i t c -~ l~W Q Itlliillilil c I o 1111 c I c I c I o I c I c lii:I 4 , c , o , o I o , o I c I c I c I c I o t:::::11 o I c I o uuB.I o I o 1:::::a::==1 c I o I o I o , c I o I c 1d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks l@Ii :III o D DD o :lt.ac DD DCCC CCC DD 1e. Canyons/Hllsldes 1f. Wetlands 1g. Riparian Areas cc \\li\f\il c cc c li l c c c o \i ]c c -----------____;;_:--, ....;;;~ ..... ,-'~~, ...:;_.~ c ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ 1:Ki : 11 ~ 1 ~ 1 ~ '::::::;::::' ~ 1 ~~ biiII ~ l\\\ll \!\\J:::::~::::I!;;,; 2 ()pen Space for Managed Production of Rmources 2a. Forestry/Agric"1ura/Aquaculture I 5 r:;rn, 0 1 0 I O 1 D D I C I O I D I I I r· ¢1 1 1 I I I 1 >IOIDlN-Qlolo 0 0 2~ 5 0 0 C D D D O O O I > I o I o I o I c t:i.l 0 2c. Commercial Fisheries 5 Jj/ 0 0 0 0 D O O O I >1010101010 0 0 2d. Mineral Resources I 5 tJ8\I D I O I D I D I D I C I O I O I I -' --' -' -,..,, ... >IDIDIDIDIO D 0 t 3 n S ce for Outdoor Recreation rammed 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 31. :!9. :fl. School Grotnls EC/EC/EE E EE C/EC Public Parlcs/R-,_,1nn .a,_. .. ~--·-· rn-,:.·.·.·.w. w.w .· A/E E E E C/E C/E E E E C/E C/E Greenways Trals Cam GolCourses Private Recreation Areas Equestrian Faclllles ,:::r:::mmr::r :rxr o · · .................................... .,,. ......................... · · •:•:•:•::•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:ti :::: :::::1r ::::::1:r · \l@tmtt/ li l ~~:.i:i:+i=:.iF2~~=i,;=~= Hit tit it=:= 5 0 0 0 5 I o I o I D I o I D I c I D I D I D I c I D I D I o I D I c I o I D I D I c I D I o I D I D I D I D 3 I D I D I D I C/01 CIDI CIDI C/01 D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I D 4 I D I D I D I D I O I D I D I D I D I D dlih D I D I O I O I D I D I D I C I D I D I D I D I D I D l ~=::::ority Third Citywide Priority Fourth Citywide Priority Lowest Citywide Priority IZone Primary Action Priority Zone Secondary Action Priority Already Protected Low Priority or Not Applicable Priorly Administered Through Other Programs ~ TABLE 5: FUTURE OPEN SPACE ACTION PRIORITIES (PAGE 2 OF 2} Citywide !Local Facility Management Zones 2 I 3 I 4 I s I 6 I 7 I e I 9 I 10 I 11 I 12 I 13 I 14 I 15 I 16I17I 18 I 19 I 20 I 21 I 22 I 23 I 24 I 25 Category 4 Coen Space for Aesthetic:, Culural and Ecb:atlonal PulDOS8S 4a. Scen~ullural/Educatlonal IMfaifli tin C ::;a Ii\ :,u : C Iiie! C/E ,;,;,;, ]i i\ :nit \I i \lie ti & ~;f=~~ Hie l iB C C 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries '\Vi}f {lf D D C D C D C D D D D D (i,::\: """""F"'=+-=--F"= li@. D D C 4c. Greenbelt 4 D D D D D D D D D _ _ _ _ :·:·'.::? 4d. Gat-llY!_____ lt@iEl{lfJUlffhhR D I C (\titl D I D l!ii\l''''.''':':':''t❖':':'':':t:''':':''''':l:":':':'''I =+.....:.+~~~ t ==,=;,,,.,=,1 L ··· ttuj 111~~ 4e. Museums/Arborela/Zoologlc:IBdanlcal I 3 I D I D I D I D I D I D I D I E I D I ~-- 5 Coen Space for Pubic Haallh and Safety . 5a. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection Sd. Alr Quality Se. Bluffs Subled to Wave Erosion 5 D C D C C 5 D D D D D 5 D D D D D 5 D D D D D 5 C D C D D l ~=:::n~y Third Citywide Priority FOi.th Citywide Priority Lowest Citywide Priority C D tAt D D D D D D D D D D C D D D D D D D C D C D C D D D ':'jj\ D D D D D C D D D D Zone Secondary Action Priority Already Protected low Priority or Nol Applcable D C D D C D D D D D IZone Primary Action Priority Priority Administered Through Other Programs D D C D D D D D D D D D D D D C C D C D D C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D C D D D N . CI1YWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan • Expansion of the minimum buffers around sensitive resources; • The use of native plant species; • The incorporation of plant species which provide food such as seeds, nuts and berries for wildlife and bird species; • The protection, buffering and provision of cover around drinking-water sources in the landscape, such as streams and small ponds/wetlands; • Replanting/hydroseeding of graded areas with naturaVnative species or seed mixes; • Reduction of turf-grass use pursuant to the Carlsbad Landscape manual; · • Review of development projects as early as possible to ensure that planning for the objectives of the City's Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan and Habitat Management Plan is integrated and symbiotic. Implementation Strategy Implementation will occur primarily through regulatory protection, sensitive project design for public projects, and design review of private projects. Some habitat will be preserved through application of the 15 percent open space set-aside requirement and the purchase of selected parcels. The Habitat Management Plan will provide additional measures for habitat protection. Nature Preserves (lb.) Open space for nature preserves is considered a Category 4 citywide priority. The protection of plant and animal diversity is important, and the establishment and continued operation of preserves form a key component in achieving this goal. However, the citywide priorities set by this study are primarily concerned with the types of open space which the City should be striving to set aside between now and build out. The existing preserves -Batiquitos and Buena Vista Lagoons and the University of California Dawson Los Manos Reserve -should continue to be managed for natural resource values. Additional future preserves in the City may result from other agencies' actions (for example through expansion of the University of California Reserve), dedication of additional lands for preserves, or through specific mitigation requirements (for example to mitigate for impacts to coastal sage scrub). Planning and Design Parameters Identification of the need to plan for certain preserves in the City will result from the Habitat Management Plan which the City is currently preparing. Otherwise, planning for preserves within the open space system will primarily focus on working alongside regulatory agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on project-specific and species/habitat-specific preserve requirements. A typical example, which is addressed in this plan, is the potential for a preserve area for sage scrub impacts associated with the Rancho Santa Fe Road widening in Zone 11. Other p~serve-related actions discussed in this Plan include the potential for adding open space buffers around the Dawson Los Monos Reserve and the possible establishment of an educational preserve as part of the Rancho Carrillo Park area. Specific planning and design for preserve areas will need to be defined on a case-by-case basis by appropriately qualified experts in fields such as biology, botany, and ecology. 50 ------------ ------- ---- -- ---- .. -.. IV. CTIYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Implementation Strategy Additional nature preserves could be established through state and federal action, mitigation, or private conservancy actions. Water Features (le.) Water features are considered a Category 1 citywide priority for the citywide open space system. Although water features themselves are well protected by environmental regulations, the intent of the open space Plan is to expand the amount of open space adjacent to water features and to provide connected open space corridors which are based on the distribution of water features such as creeks. Much of the future open space system in currently undeveloped areas of the City will be aligned alongside creek corridors. Planning and Design Parameters Planning and design for water features in Carlsbad should emphasi:re the preservation of natural conditions to the greatest extent possible. Furthermore, existing water features such as stream corridors which have been degraded from their natural condition may be the subject of future enhancement projects. As areas of the City develop, a variety of design strategies can be used to assist in the conservation of water features' ecological quality, including: · • • • • • • Monitoring and regulation of discharges into the storm water system, aimed at preventing industrial waste, agriculmral runoff, water softener discharges, and domestic detergents from polluting water bodies; Careful management of construction projects to minimize soil erosion; Use of bioengineering and other environmentally sensitive techniques for bank stabiliution; Use of retention and detention basins to manage storm flows; Avoidance, wherever possible, of any stream channelization or the use of culverts; Expansion of natural open space buffers around water features . Implementation Strategy Water features will be protected through regulation, sensitive design of public projects, and design review of private projects. Other regulations and open space acquisition through the 15 percent set-aside requirement will help protect these water features from runoff and other potential off-site impacts. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.) Beaches, bluffs and banks are considered a Categor_y 2 citywide priority for future open space planning. In many cases, these resources are already protected through environmental regulations. Wherever such protection fails, the open space system may serve an important role in completing the protection of these resources. Planning and Design Parameters Within any particular project site plan, any beaches, bluffs and banks which are not included in the open space system because they are not considered environmentally constrained should be included in 51 N. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan the "discretionary" design requirements for open space and/or allowed as part of the growth management open space perf onnance standard for that project In particular, bluffs and banks along the edges of water features should be a target for open space setbacks. A good example is the high priority placed on securing maximum open space setback along the south shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Zone 13. Implementation Strategy These will be protected using environmental protection regulations, project design, and design review. Some protection will occur through application of the 15 percent set-aside requirement. Canyons/Hillsides (le.) Canyons and hillsides are considered a Category 2 citywide priority for future open space planning. The City's regulations already protect hillsides which exceed 40-percent slope, but this regulation does not protect slopes of less extreme steepness. In some cases the more moderate slopes serve important open space functions which might be lost to future development if they are not protected in the open space system. Planning and Design Parameters The general intent is to protect in open space any significant canyons and hillsides which would not otherwise be protected, for example, because they are considered environmentally constrained. In addition, open space may be designated to expand the protected area beyond the minimum required under environmental regulations. A good example is the high priority given to protection of the finger canyons which extend eastward from El Camino Real in Zone 17. Implementation Strategy Canyons and Hillsides will be protected through regulation, project design, design review, application of the 15 percent set-aside requirement, and some land acquisition. Wetlands (If.) Wetlands are extensively protected under existing environmental regulations, with the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers (COE), the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) all having various degrees of control over wetland impacts. (See Section II, "Regulatory Control of Open Space.") Because of the high degree of protection already afforded to wetlands, they are considered a Category 5 citywide priority for open space actions. This does not mean that wetlands are considered unimportant in the City's open space system, but rather that their inclusion in the open space system is already assured and therefore no additional protection would generally be required through the open space planning process. Planning and Design Parameters The main exception to the belief that wetlands will be adequately protected through existing regulations is where there are areas of disturbed wetlands which may "fall through the cracks" of a project's wetlands mapping, and therefore escape regulatory protection. In cases where a 52 ------------------------- -... - - -... -- ----------------------------------- -- IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan jurisdictional wetland is not defined, but a biologist determines that a disturbed wetland condition exists, there would be a case for inclusion of the area in the open space system and for the ultimate enhancement of the wetland. A good example of this is defined in the "Future Open Space Action Priorities" discussion for Zone 24 (See Section V). The opportunity for riparian/wetlands enhancement in Zone 25 after use of the mining operations area is also an example of a wetlands opportunity which might not be defined by existing regulations. The open space system can also further the conservation of wetlands through expansion of buffers around sensitive areas. It should also be noted that the federal government is considering redefinition of what constitutes a wetland. If this were to occur, the City should review its own local regulations to determine which wetlands definition it wants to use for the purposes of the Carlsbad Growth Management Program environmental constraints mapping. Implementation Strategy Wetlands will be protected through environmental regulation, mitigation, and grants. It should be noted that, where disturbed wetlands are included in the open space system, the City should monitor opportunities or needs for project-related wetlands mitigation as a strategy through which to achieve enhancement of wetlands to a more pristine condition. Riparian Areas (lg.) Riparian areas are considered a Category 4 citywide priority . Riparian areas are effectively protected through a variety of environmental regulations. (See Section II, "Regulatory Control of Open Space.") Because of the extensive protection already afforded to riparian areas, their inclusion in the open space system is already reasonably assured and, therefore, limited additional protection is required through the open space planning process. Planning and Design Parameters Although riparian areas are generally not included as a high priority for open space prioritiz.ation, there are some specific circumstances where the open space system can benefit the protection of riparian resources in the City. Riparian enhancement projects may play a role in future open space management, for example in the restoration of Buena Creek discussed in Zone 25. Gaps in riparian cover along water courses can be subject to enhancement or mitigation projects, for example as discussed in Zones 18 and 21. The open space system can also serve to expand buffers around sensitive riparian resources. Implementation Strategy Riparian areas will be protected through environmental regulation and grants. 53 IV. CllYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan B. Category 2: Open Space for the Managed Production of Resources Forestry/Agriculture/Aquaculture (la.) Forestry, agriculture, and aquaculture are considered a Category 5 citywide priority for future open space planning. It is the City's intention to support and utilize all measures available, including the Williamson Act, to secure agricultural land uses for as long as possible prior to development, and to promote the long-term economic viability of agricultural uses. However, it should be recognized that Carlsbad is an urbanizing City, and the projected pattern of development is such that the extensive areas generally required for economic agricultural operations are unlikely to be available in the longtenn. Planning and Design Parameters The economic viability of small-scale, intensively managed nurseries and cash crop or market-garden production may possibly be preserved; the location of any such operations would be determined by market forces. The main exception in Carlsbad is the high significance of the flower fields as an aesthetic feature in the landscape. This issue is discussed in Zone 13. Implementation Strategy The Williamson Act will help protect these resources temporarily. State grants for coastal agricultural protection such as the Coastal Conservancy's agricultural subsidy program, agricultural improvement program, and agricultural preservation projects will be sought (see Appendix G). Water Management (lb.) Water management areas are considered a Category 5 citywide priority for future open space planning. Planning and Design Parameters The planning for and management of water reservoirs and groundwater recharge is generally viewed as an issue to be administered by other agencies, such as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, rather than through the auspices of the City's open space planning. Implementation Strategy Water management areas will be protected by other agencies. Commercial Fisheries (2c.) Commercial fisheries are considered a Category 5 citywide priority for future open space planning. 54 ------------.. - --------- ---- -------- --- ---- ---- IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Planning and Design Parameters The operation of commercial fisheries in the City may be allowed under the same regulatory provisions as any other commercial activity; the occurrence of such facilities will be detennined by market forces. It is recommended, however, that the existing mussel production in Agua Hedionda Lagoon be considered in future management decisions regarding use of that water body. Implementation Strategy This resource will be protected through commercial zoning and project design. Mineral Resources (2d.) • Carlsbad does not have any economically significant mineral resources. Mineral resources are considered a Category S citywide priority for future open space planning. --------------------- -- Planning and Design Parameters The mineral workings area in Zone 25 constitutes a processing area for resources mined in Oceanside. The entire mineral workings area is subject to the provisions of the State of California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA). SMARA is intended to provide for the protection and subsequent beneficial use of mined lands, and places emphasis on values relating to recreation, watershed, wildlife, range and forage, and aesthetic enjoyment The provisions of SMARA may offer an opportunity for enhancement of portions of Buena Vista Creek once the mineral workings are concluded. Implementation Strategy This resource will be protected through zoning, project design review, and possibly through the requirements of SMARA. C. Category 3: Open Space for Outdoor Recreation School Grounds (3a.) School grounds are considered to be part of the City's inventory of open space areas and are designated on the Zoning Map as Open Space. They have been placed in Category 2 citywide priority. School sites function not only to provide spatial and visual counterpoint to otherwise developed areas, but also as recreational open space for school children during school hours and for infonnal recreation outside of school hours. Some school sites are also subject to joint-use agreements between the local school district and the City to meet neighborhood and community recreational needs. Planning and Design Parameters The City should continue to pursue joint-use agreements with the local school districts in order to enhance neighborhood and community recreational opportunities. The assessment of needs for and 55 IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan the administration of any such agreements will be the responsibility of the City Parks and Recreation Depanment. Policy regarding such agreements is contained in and will continue to be defined in the future by the City's Parks and Recreation Element The City Council's policy regarding the counting of school sites towards meeting minimum park standard requirements should be noted. Existing school sites which are counted as part of the parkland inventory will continue to be considered as contributing to meeting park standards. Future agreements for use of school sites are considered favorably by the Council. In the future, however, recreational amenities on school sites will be considered a bonus in terms of recreation provision and will not be considered to count in meeting the City's minimum parkland requirements. Implementation Strategy New school sites will be implemented by the school district, with City design review ensuring that the sites are designed within the context of the open space master plan. The City should ensure that all school sites are designated on the Zoning Map as Open Space. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.) These areas have been placed in Category 1 citywide priority. The City of Carlsbad's park system incorporates three primary park types which are defmed below. It should be noted that the definitions given below are directly quoted or slightly paraphrased from the City's Parks and Recreation Element • • Community Parks are leisure facilities, approximately 20 to 50 acres in siz.e; however, due to the 1982 revision of the Parks and Recreation Element to the General Plan, pre-1982 neighborhood parks of less than 20 acres have been reclassified and grandfathered into the Community Park classification. This reclassification was approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission in May 1987 and by the City Council in August 1987. Furthermore, any future acquisition and development of community park sites within the northwest quadrant, where a near-buildout situation exists, in all likelihood will require community park development of sites under 20 acres in size. Typically, CoIDµ1unity Parks are designed to serve the recreational needs of several neighborhoods. The nature of this type of facility encourages and attracts family unit populations from nearby on a daily basis. Community Parks generally provide both programmed and unprogrammed amenities; however, they are not limited exclusively to either. Special Use Areas are typically local facilities that meet the needs of only one or two activity type uses, either passive or active in nature. They are between one and five acres in size and generally provide the basic universally accepted facilities found in a typical park. Facilities of this type include, but are not limited to: swim, tennis or racquetball complexes; meeting halls; athletic complexes; play lots; picnic areas; and interpretive walk areas. Based on City Council action in August 1987, and confirmed in November of 1990, community school activity fields can be incorporated within the Special Use Area classification and included within the park area inventory. However, only those school sites which operate 56 ----------------- .. -.. .. - -------------- - ------------------------ ------- • IV. CTIYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan under "joint-use" facility agreements between the City of Carlsbad and the corresponding school district are, in fact, incorporated within the Parks Inventory. Special, Resource Areas are local amenities that have either citywide or potential regional significance. The significance is in the quality of the site that makes it unique as either a passive or active recreation area or combination of both. This quality may be natural (water, geological, ecological, etc.), historical (architectural, etc.), or a combination thereof. Consequently, the Special Resource Area, as defined, has a visitor attraction or drawing power to users locally and beyond. Typically, Special Resource Areas provide a unique character and/or use not found in Community Parks or Special Use Areas. In general, they are larger than community parks and are typically characterized by the existence of special or unusual features, natural or manmade, (i.e., a water body, earth formation, historical amenity, or ecological reserve). Planning and Design Parameters As part of the City's Growth Management Plan, a performance standard for parks was adopted. The park performance standard requires that three (3) acres of Community Park and Special Use Area per 1,000 population within a park district (quadrant) must be scheduled for construction within five (5) years. Special Resource Area acreage does not count towards meeting this performance standard. The program further requires that this standard be met before any additional development may occur within a park district. The program also enables the City to project and provide accurately for future park demands (See Figure 8 for the location of City parks). Proposition E, approved by the voters November 4, 1986, established the ultimate number of dwelling units to be built within the City at 54,599. Based on this build-out estimate, the Parks and Recreation Element plans for the ultimate provision of 418 acres ofparkland·considered to count toward the standard (not including Special Resource Areas). The City's park areas can be developed with either programmed or unprogrammed park amenities or a combination of both. Programmed or active park areas typically provide a form of organimd, supervised, often spontaneous recreation. Parle amenities denoting this type of use may include gymnasiums, swim complexes, multi-use ballfields, tot lots, hard court play surfaces, volleyball, horseshoe areas, or a combination thereof. Unprogrammed or passive park areas often provide minimal or no amenities associated with active use. The very nature of unprogrammed use implies undemonstrative, nonparticipating, subdued activity. Park amenities generally associated with this type of use include nature trails, walkways, picnic tables, benches, and small turf and/or landscaped areas. The planning and budgeting for the City's park system, administration of park site design and construction, and administration of parks maintenance are the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. As a result, parks are indicateil on Table 5 as a top citywide priority but in each zone, the Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.) category is indicated as a priority administered through other programs. A number of the City's existing and proposed parks and public recreation areas should accommodate portions of the proposed citywide trail system and link to the proposed open space greenways. It is essential that the City Parks and Recreation Department ensure that these critical components of the trails and greenways system are accommodated in each specific park and recreation area design. The Planning Department and Parks and Recreation Department should collaborate in their review of 57 IV. CI1YWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan future park and recreation site acquisitions in order to ensure that the proposed sites can physically accommodate both the necessary recreation facilities and the trails/greenways connections. lmpkmentationSuaregy These will be implemented by the Parks and Recreation Department using park dedication or in-lieu fee requirements, public facility fees, general funds, and grants. Greenways (3c.) This Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan introduces the concept of greenways as a Category 1 citywide priority of the future open space system in Carlsbad. A greenway may be defined as an open space connector linking parks, nature preserves, cultural features, larger areas of open space, or historic sites to each other and with populated areas in order to improve environmental quality and provide for outdoor recreation and enhance the visual perception of open space. The Plan defines a number of major greenways which will fonn the structure of much of the future open space system: • An east-to-west greenway connecting from an adjacent open space corridor, trail connection and park in the City of San Marcos via the future Carrillo Ranch park site, the future Alga Norte Community Park site, the future Zone 19 Community Parle site, to the Alta Mira Community Park site. This greenway will also provide connection to two future school sites; • A north-to-south greenway running from Lake Calavera, past the Zone 14 school site, along Agua Hedionda Creek, crossing Palomar Airport Road at the future intersection with Melrose, to the Carrillo Ranch park site; and • • A generally west-to-east connection from Agua Hedionda Lagoon, through the proposed Veterans Memorial Park and the Evans Point development to Lake Calavera. A number of smaller or less complete greenways will be completed throughout the City linking together key landscape features such as the lagoons, parks and schools, and providing open space connections to surrounding cities. Planning and Design Parameters It is generally intended that: • • • Greenways·should be a minimum of 100 feet wide unless other factors warrant a narrower corridor. This width may incorporate environmentally constrained lands but only that portion of the greenway which is not constrained should_be counted toward the growth management open space standard; Greenways will typically accommodate trails to allow public enjoyment of open space areas; Greenways should be located separate from (not adjacent to) arterial or other major roadways, unless other factors preclude such separation. 58 -.. -------------------- ------... -------- --- - -------------------------------- Pacific Ocean LEGEM> * MM ALTAaA * SCNDOL OIITI * RffllE ... e .-.:..-L.UIEARIA 0 FlffllE UICIM. 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CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan • • • • • • • Public access along greenways is intended to provide a sense of relief from suburban/urban development Therefore, the location of trails and the design of grading and plantings within the greenways should seek to minimize the intrusion of development into the viewshed of the trail user; The location of trails within greenways should seek to avoid impacts to the privacy of adjacent residential units; Wherever possible, greenways should be so located as to take advantage of panoramic views and should connect to viewpoints and along ridgelines; Greenways should generally serve to conserve natural resources; any trails or other improvements within greenways should be designed and implemented so as to minimize disturbance to existing native vegetation or sensitive environmental resources: Any future plantings within greenways should focus on the use of native and/or other drought tolerant species. Greenways will normally serve as wildlife corridors, and should be designed with wildlife migrations in mind, for example through providing adequate cover; Where associated with habitat resources or wildlife corridors, the width of greenways should generally be maximized to provide buffers to said resources. The location, planning and design of greenways should be coordinated with the planning for wildlife preserves and corridors as defined in the City's Habitat Management Plan. Each development project should be reviewed as early as possible to ensure that planning for the objectives of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan and the Habitat Management Plan is integrated and symbiotic. Implementtztion Strategy Greenways will be implemented using the 15 percent set-aside requirement, dedication, design review of private development projects, and some land acquisition. Trails (3d.) Trails are considered a Category 1 citywide priority for future open space planning: Because of the significance of the trail planning in Carlsbad, a large portion of this section is dedicated to the issue. (See .. Carlsbad Trail System," Item F following.) Therefore, only a brief discussion is included in this portion of the report. Planning and Design Parameters Key concepts for the trail system planning and design include: • • • Wherever possible, it is intended that trails be routed within open space corridors separated from roadways; The trail system is intended to allow public access throughout the City to landscape resources with high aesthetic qualities; Trails should be designed so as to avoid environmental impacts wherever possible; 60 .. --------------------- ------.. -------- --.. ----- ------- ---- - • • • • IV. CITYWIDE ACl10N AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Each individual trail project will be subject to full environmental review, either as a stand-alone project, or as part of a larger planning activity; Trails will generally be located in public ownership right-of-ways; The trail system is generally intended for pedestrian and, where possible, bicycle use . Secondary trails, which connect with the citywide system, are encouraged, but will not normally be accepted by the City through dedication as part of the primary trail system. Implementation Strategy Trails will be implemented through dedication, application of the 15 percent set-aside requirement, design of public projects, design review of private projects, and public purchase of trail easements. Campgrounds (3e.) Campgrounds are a Category S dtywide priority for future open space. The City should not pursue dedication of or development of campgrounds except in the limited circumstances described below. The existing South Carlsbad State Beach campground is a valuable recreation resource for the City and its visitors. Planning and Design Parameters Campgrounds may be a future objective for specific park sites within the planning for recreation which falls under the administration of the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Any camping facility within a City park site would add to the diversity of recreational experience available to Carlsbad residents and visitors, and thus would be in conformance with the objectives of this Open Space Plan: However, whether or not such facilities are provided within City parks has no impact on the need to plan for future open space, and campgrounds therefore remain a low priority for open space. Implementation Strategy Campgrounds will be implemented by the State and, if designed for specific City park sites, the City's -Parks and Recreation Department. ----- -----• Golf Courses (3f.) Golf courses are considered a Category S citywide priority for future open space planning. Although golf courses provide recreational opportunity and also contribute to overall open space throughout the City, golf courses should be either included or excluded from future development areas based upon market forces. _ Planning and Design Parameters It should be recognized that golf courses take up a considerable acreage within the landscape and therefore have a potentially significant impact in aesthetic, recreational, and biological terms. A golf course may be a positive aesthetic feature within the middle of a suburban development, but it may also have negative aesthetic impacts if placed into the context of an area which is valued for its natural 61 N. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan landscape aesthetic values. The discretionary design review of the City for future proposed golf courses should consider the potential impact on the City's natural landscape qualities. Golf courses may also have significant impacts on biological resources. The City should encourage the maximum use of natural vegetation within course design. A golf course may also function as a component of a larger wildlife conidor; if the course falls within such a context, consideration of course design should include an analysis by a qualified environmental specialist. In forming a component of the open space system, future golf courses may offer an opportunity for the alignment of critical portions of the proposed Carlsbad Trail System. In such cases, the City should require the golf course design to accommodate the necessary trail linkage, with the safety of trail users in mind. Implementation Strategy Private golf courses will be implemented by private developers, with City design review to ensure their compatibility with the open space plan. Public golf courses will be implemented by the City's Parks and Recreation Department utilizing golf course revenue and general funds. Private Recreation Areas (3g.) Private recreation areas are considered a Category 3 citywide priority for future open space. planning. While such facilities may form a component of future open space in the City, and should continue to be pursued by the City in future private development projects, such facilities should not be considered to count toward meeting the requirements of the City's growth management open space standard. Planning and Design Parameters The City should encourage individual developers of master planned communities and other developments to provide pocket parks and active recreational facilities. Any such facilities shall remain in private ownership and maintenance shall be accomplished through homeowner association dues. Implementation Strategy , These will be implemented privately, with City design review to ensure their compatibility with the open space plan. Equestrian Facilities (3b.) Equestrian facilities are considered at this time a Category 4 citywide priority for future open space planning. However, the City is planning to accommodate equestrian use on certain trails in the southeast quadrant in order to provide linkage between the equestrian trail systems in the cities of San Marcos, Encinitas and the County of San Diego, and may consider others at a later time. 62 ----------------------------.. .. -------- - ,,. ------- -- ---.. -- ----- ------ ----- IV. CTIYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resomce Management Plan Planning and Design Parameters The City needs to ensure that effective barriers are included in the specific design plans for intersections between equestrian and non-equestrian trail segments. In this way the necessary equestrian connections can be provided without riders inadvertently straying onto trail segments intended for pedestrian and bicycle use only. Implementation Strategy These will be implemented through design review and trial dedication. D. Category 4: Open Space for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Purposes Scenic/Historic/Cultural/Educational ( 4a.) Open space areas for scenic, historic, cultural and educational purposes are considered a Category 1 citywide priority for future open space planning. Many of the proposed additions to the open space system will provide scenic amenities; it is intended that both distinctive landscape features and representative areas of typical natural landscapes will be conserved. The open space system may encompass historic and cultural sites, such as Carrillo Ranch and the existing adobe structure at Stagecoach Park. Such sites provide obvious opportunities for educational interpretation and activities. It is also intended that much of the trail system be considered as an opportunity for passive interpretive signage, as well as interactive recreational and educational programming. Planning and Design Parameters Most of the City's facility management zones have opportunities for scenic open space. Specific recommendations for each zone are discussed in Section V. As a general guideline, distinctive scenic landscape resources should be incorporated into the open space system wherever possible. Such resources might include either natural landscapes, Lake Calavera for example, or manmade landscapes such as the flower fields in Zone 13. Parks and other open space areas may provide locations for public works of art. The City Planning and Parks and Recreation Departments should continue to meet with the Arts Commission to determine if an appropriate program for integrating art into open space areas and parks can be developed. Historic, cultural, paleontological, and archaeological sites may be incorporated into the open space system. Certain sites, particularly paleontological and archaeological sites, may be sufficiently sensitive to warrant preservation and could be protected from the impacts of development through incorporation into open space areas. Any proposed activities or improvements to the open space around such resources will require some form of archaeological smdy to determine if significant impacts might occur. Proposed uses may need modification in the light of such analysis. Innovative techniques such as site burying should be considered on a site-specific basis for preservation of sensitive resources. 63 IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Toe City should develop an approach and guidelines for interpretive signage to be used throughout the open space system where public access is permitted. Interpretation may address natural landscape components such as habitats, wildlife species, hydrology, and geology, as well as historic, cultural, paleontological, and archaeological sites, plus cultural landscapes. The trail system should form a focus for interpretive signage. In terms of programs for education, local schools should be able to use portions of the open space system for "outdoor lessons" in natural resources and ecology. The Parks and Recreation Department might experiment with nature walks, landscape painting and/or photography, or other outdoor educational or leisure programs which take advantage of the open space system. Implementation Strategy These resources will be implemented through regulatory protection, design review of private projects, dedication, state grants, and City purchase. Land Use Buffers/Entries (4b.) Land use buffers and entries are considered a Category 2 dtywide priority for future open space planning. The most important open space buffers are those between incompatible land uses, such as industrial and residential areas. Most of Zones 5 and 16, Carlsbad's primary commercial/industrial areas, will be buffered from adjacent land uses by open space corridors. Open space corridors between residential neighborhoods will strengthen the perception of individual small communities or villages within the City. Open space buffers between land uses will also often function to mark entries to a development or neighborltood. Planning and Design Parameters Site plans for future developments should be arranged so as to include open space areas around the perimeter of areas to be built upon. Particular attention should be given to providing open space between incompatible land uses and around the entrance roads to developments. Implementation Strategy These resources will be implemented through development regulations, design review of private projects, and sensitive design of public projects. Greenbelt (4c.) The objective of a circumference greenbelt encircling_ the City is considered a Category 4 dtywide priority for future open space planning. The greenbelt concept -an open space buffer around the entire City, separating it from neighboring cities -is an attractive idea. A number of existing open space areas, including Batiquitos and Buena Vista Lagoons, seem to provide a basis for a greenbelt However, further analysis of existing and approved development in Carlsbad and adjacent developing areas, as well as a review of the land uses proposed by neighboring cities• general plans, leads to the conclusion that the opportunity for a fully connected greenbelt has already been lost. The main remaining area of the City where an additional open space corridor along the City boundary can serve a valuable greenbelt function is in Zone 25 (See discussion in Section V). 64 .. -.. ---.. ---,.. ------------------.. -------- -.. ---------------- -------------- - -- IV. CI1YWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Planning and Design Parameters Although a complete greenbelt around the entire City is not possible, developments and land use planning decisions at the City's boundary should expand the greenbelt concept to the greatest extent possible, given that higher priority open space objectives are being addressed first Implementation Strategy Greenbelts will be implemented using the 15 percent set-aside requirement, dedication, design review of private development projects, and some land acquisition. Gateways (4d.) An open space gateway may be defined as an area of varying dimension within the viewshed of a major entrance route into or within the City, which, through special landscape treatment, monumentation, or other means, defines the transition from one community to another. Gateways are considered a Category 2 citywide priority for future open space planning. Although a perimeter greenbelt is not possible (See 4c. above), most of the major roadways entering the City can be surrounded by open space gateways marking the transition from one community to another. In this way, an open space buffer can be created between Carlsbad and its neighbors in the places where travel between communities most frequently occurs. (It should be noted that Carlsbad Boulevard, Interstate 5, and the coastal railroad are already surrounded by open space between Carlsbad and Oceanside to the north and Encinitas to the south.) In a similar manner, the movement from one major area or neighborhood of the City to another can be marked by open space gateways around major roadways. There are many specific open space gateway opportunities in Carlsbad which are discussed on a zone-by-zone basis in Section V. Planning and Design Parameters The critical boundary for gateways is the viewshed immediately around the roadway for which demarcation of entrance/exit is desired. Concentration of open space within viewsheds achieves the maximum aesthetic effect of open space forming a banier between one community and another. The most important gateways are those surrounding the major arterial highways as they enter Carlsbad. Development projects should be designed so that the viewshed of the entry points of these major roadways, takes in the maximum amount of open space consistent with the zone-specific priorities for open space as defined in Section V and summarimd in Table 5, Future Open Space Action Priorities. Implementation Strategy Gateways will be implemented through design review of private projects and the design of public projects. Museums/ Arboreta/Zoologic/Botanical ( 4e.) Museums, arboreta, zoologic, and botanical facilities are considered a Category 3 citywide priority for future open space planning. The City should recogniz.e that such facilities can play a part in an open space system and any proposals made for their development should be carefully evaluated. Such a facility need not be large; it is possible that small areas of existing or future parks or open 65 N. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan space areas could be planned, designed, and managed to provide modest local examples of museums, arboreta, zoologic and/or botanical gardens available to local residents. Planning and Design Parameters The City should carefully evaluate any proposals for museums, arboreta, zoologic and/or botanical gardens, to determine the applicability of placing them within the City's open space system. The incorporation of such facilities should not be allowed to significantly impact the ability of the open space system to accomplish other higher-ranked priorities. The evaluation and administration of proposals for such facilities within City parks falls within the purview of the Parks and Recreation Department Implementa.tion Strategy These facilities may be implemented privately by nonprofit organizations relying on grants and contributions, with City design review to ensure their compatibility with the open space plan. E. Category 5: Open Space for Public Health and Safety Hazardous Areas (Sa.) Hazardous areas are considered a Category S citywide priority for future open space planning. This is not because addressing hazardous areas is considered unimportant, but rather that the responsibility for protecting the City's residents and visitors from hazardous areas should not be accomplished by means of an open space program. Many hazardous areas, such as steep slopes and floodways, are already regulated so as to prevent undue exposure to hazardous conditions. The open space system may often be expanded through such regulations, but their intent is not to protect open space. Planning and Design Parameters The delineation of the open space system should take into account those areas which are to be set aside from development to protect against undue exposure to hazardous conditions. Additional open space (accrued under the open space program) may be beneficially located alongside areas protected through other regulations. For example, the location of a greenway alongside a floodway (which is already constrained from development) can gain the aesthetic benefit of a wider corridor of open space. Implementation Strategy Hazardous areas will be protected through regulation and design review. Fire Risk (Sb.) Open space_ for fire ~k preventi~n is co~idered a Ca~gory S citywi~e priority for future open space planning. Obviously, reducmg the risk of loss of life and property 1S a concern of the City. However, it is an issue that is essentially addressed under other programs and is not an open space 66 ----------------------------.. ----... ---- ----------------------------------- - IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan issue. Nevertheless, some open space areas may serve as fire breaks; the fire chief may request fuel modification programs for open space areas with particularly high risk; and the fire chief should also retain the authority to close areas to public access in times of especially high fire risk. Planning and Design Parameters Carlsbad's dty climate may cause dehydration of native vegetation during the summertime, leading to increased fire risks, especially during Santa Ana winds. Reduction of vegetative fuel volume is sometimes a strategy to minimize risks. It should be recognized that such practices may have negative impacts on landscape aesthetic and biological values. In general, it is suggested that, for the open space and conservation objectives being advanced in this plan, fuel reduction be focused within private home-lots rather than within open space parcels. The City should implement ordinances prohibiting carrying into natural open space areas items such as matches and other ignition devices to assist in reducing the risk of fire. Implementation Strategy Fire risk protection areas will be addressed by other City policies and programs, and through project design review. Water Protection (Sc.) Water protection is considered a Category 5 citywide priority for future open space planning. Planning and Design Parameters The planning of areas for the protection of water resources, although potentially contributing to the overall open space system in the City, is not considered an open space issue. Any areas set aside for water protection may become an incidental bonus to the City's open space system, but given limited fiscal resources, the City's open space planning effort should not strive to achieve acquisition of open space areas for water protection. In general conservation terms, it should be noted that agricultural runoff, urban runoff, soil erosion, and excessive use of chemical herbicides and pesticides in managed landscapes can all contribute to degradation of water quality. The City should institute best management practices to guide the control of such non-point pollution sources. Implementation Strategy Water protection will be addressed through regulation._ 67 IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Air Quality (Sd.) Air quality is considered a Category 5 citywide priority for future open space planning; it is not believed that the orientation or pattern of the open space system in Carlsbad can measurably impact air quality. Nevertheless, there are some general ways in which open space may result in positive reductions in air pollutant levels: • • Trees and other ~egetation absorb carbon dioxide and remove particulate matter from the atmosphere. Properly sited trees around homes can provide shade and lower temperatures within the urban area so that energy, and thus pollutant emissions, can be reduced.35 Open space greenways which accommodate trails for pedestrian and particularly bicycle use can encourage residents to use non-vehicular modes of circulation, thereby reducing emissions related to fossil-fuel-burning engines. The more enjoyable the trail use experience, the more people are likely to choose to use this alternative means of getting around their community. Connections to mass transit hubs such as the future commuter rail stations, and park and ride facilities may be especially valuable in this regard. Planning and Design Parameters The open space system should be designed so as to encourage more people to use alternative non- vehicular means of getting about town. Assisting in the reduction of automobile use for local trips may be the most significant contribution that open space can make toward improving air quality. Within individual projects, detailed design of open space areas immediately adjacent to buildings should be organized so as to take advantage of passive heating and cooling benefits. For example, well placed shade trees can substantially lower air conditioning needs, resulting in small but incremental reductions in regional energy generation needs, which in tum leads to lower demands for the burning of fossil fuels. lmpkmentationSuategy Air quality will be addressed through regional policies. Bluffs Subject to Wave Erosion (Se.) Bluffs subject to wave erosion are considered a Category 5 citywide priority for future open space planning. Planning and Design Parameters Certain bluffs may be protected from development because of the danger of undercutting from wave erosion. In such cases, the City's open space system may be designed to take advantage of the views of or across the resultant undeveloped area. 35ERC Environmental and Energy Services Co. Air Quality Mitiaation and Offset Stratc&ies for a Residential Development in Escondido. Unpublished technical report, April 1990. 68 19: --- ----- ---------------------- ---- --.. --• - - ---------- ---------.. -.. - IV. CI1YWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Implementation Strategy These resources will be protected through development regulations and design review. F. Carlsbad Trail System Introduction Over the last three years the City of Carlsbad has conducted a variety of studies aimed at defining a potential trail system and understanding what the implications of pursuing such a system would be. The Carlsbad Trails Feasibility Study was completed in 1990, and concluded that a trail system was both physically and financially viable. During the preparation of this Plan, detailed biological and engineering studies, plus a review of known archaeological sites have refined the analysis of the feasibility study. (See Appendix C for the detailed engineering report, and Appendix D for the Biology Report.) The conclusion to those studies has been the inclusion of a proposed Carlsbad Trail System as a major component of this Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. The generalu.ed alignments of the trail system are indicated on Figure 9, Carlsbad Trail System Map. The following section presents a summary of the implications and issues associated with the proposed Carlsbad Trail System. Further text and graphics, which are largely drawn from the Trails Feasibility Study but have been updated and amended to reflect the more detailed analysis which has been conducted during the preparation of this Plan, can be found in Section Vil Detailed descriptions of the proposed trail alignments can be found in Appendix B. Physical Implications • • • • There are a number of landscape resources distributed throughout the City which have high intrinsic aesthetic quality and also fonn representative examples of the natural landscape of the City. Protection of these resources within open space will serve to perpetuate the high quality environment to which the city aspires. Access to these resources via a trail system will enhance the recreational opportunity in the city and allow residents to retain a connection with and build an understanding of the natural landscape upon which their community is built The City is undeveloped over enough of its land area that the majority of the trail system can be achieved through integration of trail needs with future development planning. A large proportion of the trail segments in undeveloped areas pass through large single land ownerships or Master Plan areas. In these cases the implementation of the trail system should be especially easy provided trail needs are identified early enough in the planning and negotiation process. In those areas of the city which are already built-up, potential exists to complete the citywide trail network through the improvement of existing open space corridors. In a small number of cases trail linkages will only be possible along sidewalks and through the use of bicycle lanes within the road right-of-way . 69 N. CTIYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan • • The City has a range of natural resources including water bodies, riparian habitat, chaparral and coastal sage scrub, and naturalized tree groves which have varying capacity to accommodate human land uses. The trail system must be sited and designed so as to avoid negative impacts on these resources. In particular, the wetland and riparian areas of the city and areas of chaparral and scrub with sensitive and/or rare and endangered species will have to be carefully treated. In assessing the physical feasibility of the system, account was taken of these resources. H the City decides to implement the trail system, full environmental review will have to form part of the planning and design process on each proposed project. It is recommended that the City consider the immediate implementation of a demonstration linkage to initiate the development of the trail system. Financial. Implications • Table 6 summarizes the acquisition, improvement, and annual maintenance costs associated with implementation of the trail system. These costs have been included in the overall open space cost summary shown earlier in Table 2. It should be recogniud that a series of assumptions are built into these estimates; the assumptions and detailed discussion of the fiscal implications are included in the main body of the report. Table 6: Trail Costs Summary TOTAL COST PHASE 1 COST ACQUISITION $ 397,000 $ 179,000 IMPROVEMENTS $ 2,271,000 $ 1,022,000 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE $ 340,000 $ 153,000 • The trail system has been designed to utili7.e existing public ownership and right-of-way to reduce acquisition requirements. Of the trail segments that are not located on public land, most can be acquired through land dedication as part of compliance with open space standards of the City's Growth Management Plan or through the Master Plan or subdivision approval process, minimizing the amount of land that has to be purchased directly. While the open space set-aside requirement does not necessarily entail dedication of title to the City, public fee title for the trail right-of-way within the wider open space corridor should be sought prior to subdivision approval. H the City acquires fee title, the property owner would be relieved of the liability and cost of maintaining the trail system land. • Total acquisition costs for the entire system are estimated at $397,000 (in 1992 dollars). Phase 1 acquisition costs are estimated to be $179,000. These estimates are based on the assumption and recommendation that the trail system be aligned along designated open space corridors for which a higher economic use is not permitted. If during implementation, the trail is aligned on land for which a higher economic use (such as residential, commercial, or industrial) is 70 "' • ---.. .. -------------- ---------------- - 000Z 000 l OOS 0 iss~ 3Nnr ue1d 1uawa6eue1111 aomosa1::1 U0!ll'lt\J9SU08 18 aoeds uadQ / ( I \ ~• I ~ ~~~~:-i : ~ •• ._ ••••• , . ~~---: . , , . , ,,,, : '-........................ ... , . , , . , : . : : : ,' i. / ... .. ........ : .... , . ' . / 0\7'8S78\7'8 .::10 AJ.18 • :.,, -a .....,. : ................ .._ ••• v .... .. ~ •••• \J ... •• .. , •• ... ····· IAl31SAS llv'l:Jl Ov'8Sll::iv'O --11111 ----- s 3t1n01.::1 wa)SAS l!BJJ. peqspe8 B B Ur.Ja'JQ 'JJfi'JYJd --- -------------------- -- -.. .. .. --------.. - • • • • • • • • • IV. CI1YWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resomce Management Plan permitted, acquisition costs could be more than 20 times greater for a particular parcel, and the cost/benefit of such an acquisition would have to be evaluated. This estimate also assumes that substantial portions of the trail system can be acquired through the negotiated subdivision approval process without direct public expenditure. Since acquisition costs are uncertain until specific trail linkages are designed, it would be prudent to budget additional funds for acquisition beyond the estimated acquisition of budget cost. A contingency fund has been included in this plan for this purpose. The total improvement costs have been estimated at $2,271,000 (in 1992 dollars). This total is based on a series of assumptions about how much of the trail system can reasonably be expected to be implemented and dedicated to the City by future private development projects. Phase 1 improvements (years 1992-1995) are estimated at $1,022,000. Additional in-house or consultant costs may be incurred for environmental review of the trail system and in the preparation of improvement plans for Hosp Grove and Lake Calavera. These costs have not been included. Implementation of the trail system will occur through the project design of public projects, design review of private projects, dedication through the subdivision approval process, and public purchase. Capital financing of incremental City costs will occur through a general obligation bond and grants. Costs associated with parks will be funded with public facility fees. Some improvement costs will be absorbed by private subdividers who will dedicate trail improvements. The City may negotiate with developers either to develop the trail segments within their property or to pay an in-lieu fee so that the City may develop the trail segment. Proposition H, passed in 1982, requires voter approval of City fund expenditures for any single project where acquisition and development of public land exceed $1 million. Acquisition and improvements funded by special assessments are not subject to this measure. Since the ordinance which implements this measure (Chapter 1.24 of the Municipal Code) states that a project "may not be separated into parts or phases so as to avoid the effects of this chapter," the City will have to determine whether the trail system plan constitutes one or several projects . The total annual maintenance cost for the whole trail system is estimated at $ 340,000 (in 1992 dollars). In early years, as the trail system is being developed and is smaller, annual maintenance costs should be less; Phase 1 maintenance costs amount to an estimated $153,000. Trail maintenance will be a City responsibility, fynded by a Citywide Maintenance Assessment District Volunteers will also be utilized when possible. Issues Summary H the council decides to include the implementation of a trail system as a component in the City's open space and recreation planning, there are a number of issues upon which action needs to be taken. Each of the points listed below represents a summary of the policy and action issues which must be 73 IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan addressed. An explanation of the background to each summary statement is included in the discussion of trails in Section Vll, ''Carlsbad Trail System." Primary Issues • • • • • Staff should be directed to include planning for the trail system into their project design review process as part of the implementation of the wider open space planning context defined by the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan; The City should include the trail system in the General Plan Open Space, Parks and Recreation, and Circulation Elements; The City will need to forma1ire its policy regarding the type of ownership which will be used for the trails system. It is recommended that the City hold in-fee title or easement ownership of the primary trails network. The Risk Manager and the City Attorney should review existing terms of the City's liability policy in order to ensure coverage of Carlsbad trail-or Open Space System-related incidents. The City should choose a financing strategy for acquisition, improvements, and maintenance which is equitable, recognizing that the trail system will be a citywide facility serving both existing and new populations. Secondary Issues • • • • • • It is recommended that responsibility for the planning and administration of implementation of the trail system be placed with the Planning Department It is recommended that responsibility for operations and maintenance of the trails system be given to the Parks and Recreation Department as part of their overall responsibility for maintenance of the proposed greenway system. This Plan identifies the primary trails network throughout the City. The City should encourage developments to include secondary trails which connect into the main system. Such trails would remain the responsibility of the developer and subsequent homeowner; the City should not bear capital or ongoing operations and maintenance costs for secondary trails. The City must ensure that future park designs take account of and make appropriate provision for the completion of the trail system. It is recommended that the City prepare a master plan for Hosp Grove, defining its use as a passive recreational site for trails and related facilities such as staging areas, picnic sites, and viewpoints. - Depending on the final outcome of the City's study to develop a golf course around Lake Calavera, the City should, if necessary, prepare a master plan for the trails use of the area around Lake Calavera. This study should assess the sensitive environmental concerns, access for staging purposes, and other resources that could contribute to trail use of this area. 74 --------------------------------- .. -- ------- ------ ---------- ----- • -- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • IV. CITYWIDE ACl10N AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan The City should make a detailed study of the potential to increase its Quimby Ordinance dedication requirements in order to assess the impacts and potential for use of this enabling legislation for dedication of trail land. The City should monitor trail use and, where the busiest areas of the trail system are determined to pose negative impacts from mixed use, be prepared to restrict mixed bicycle and pedestrian use. The City should prepare and adopt a set of design guidelines for development of the trail system. These guidelines will not only be used internally to guide public projects, but also may be distributed to private developers to assist in preparation of their planning and design submittals. As part of the preparation of design guidelines for the trail system the City should prepare a list of acceptable plant species which confonn both to the natural landscape aesthetic and water conservation needs. The City should develop a system of signage for the trail system describing both what specific information will be communicated and the design of the signs and markers which will be used. The City should discuss with other agencies and communities in the region the types of regional signage needed where connections will be made between different communities' trail systems. If a coordinated approach could be detennined in advance it would probably be of benefit to all parties. The City should identify locational criteria for and design appropriate road signage to identify the trail system to city motorists. The City should consider development of an interpretive program to be implemented along with the trail system. The City should consider preparation of a trails booklet describing the system so as to make residents and visitors aware of the resources available. The booklet could also be used to present rules and advice on use of the trail system and interpretive information. Recommendations regarding the construction and location of furniture should be included in the overall development of design guidelines for the trail system. The City should consider commencing negotiations regarding secondary trails use of SDG&E powerline easements in the near future. However, final implementation of trails along powerline easements should be subject to detailed review of the City's policy regarding the potential hannful effects of electromagnetic fielc!s (EMF's). The City should initiate the internal design and negotiation steps necessary to implement the shared use of the water drainage course in Segment No. 13 and the service access road in Segment No. 43. Many of the landscape resources in the City which are potentially of most interest to the trail user are also the most environmentally sensitive. Although the planning process for this plan has included biological review of the trail segments, which has led to alignments and design 75 IV. CITYWIDE ACilON AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan • • • • • • • • • • • recommendations to avoid any negative environmental impacts, the City will have to plan and design the interaction of trails and environmental resources with care so as not to destroy the very resource the trail design is seeking. The City should establish and maintain periodic contact with surrounding jurisdictions to ensure that the linkages necessary to achieve a regionally connecting trail system are effected. The City should lobby with regional organizations such as SANDAG for the completion of a regional trails study to identify feasibility and outline a program for implementation of a regional trail system. The Fire Chief must be given the authority to close trail linkages as deemed necessary during dry spells. If necessary, the City should consider developing a trail patrol police unit using either motorcycles or mountain bikes or a combination of the two. It should be noted that the costs of equipping and operating such a unit are not included in this Plan. Staging areas in particular and other trail sections close to the road system should be designed to facilitate surveillance by police patrol units. The City should introduce ordinances prohibiting anyone from carrying onto the trail system glass bottles, alcohol, matches and other ignition devices, and any other articles considered dangerous. The trail design at certain road intersections will have to provide barriers which prevent public vehicular use of the trails but also allow for maintenance/emergency vehicular access as needed. Removable or knockdown bollards or some fonn of locked gateway device may have to be installed. Design guidelines for the trail system should address this issue. The trail design at the interface of equestrian and non-equestrian trail segments will have to include special signage and barriers to prevent equestrian use where it is not intended. The City must be conscious of the economic value of land acquired for the trail system and, while implementing the trail system should weigh the cost/benefit of each segment that requires public purchase, once an independent appraisal is made. A decision will be required as to whether the City will incur additional expense to implement high priority linkages before the surrounding area develops and dedication of trail acquisition and improvements through the subdivision process can be effected. Early involvement of agencies such as the Califqmia Department of Fish and Game, the U.S . Fish and Wildlife Service, the Coastal Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers will help ensure that the trail system is planned and designed in an environmentally sensitive manner consistent with agency requirements. 76 ----------- -.. -- --------------- --- ------------- - --------... --------- IV. CITYWIDE ACl10N AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Project Design Flexibility It is important to note that the City intends for the detailed design and alignment of all trail segments to be determined by individual projects. The final locations for trails should be refined through project layout and site specific design, civil engineering and environmental constraints analysis. Within the intent of flexibility, the Planning Department will consider the discretionary approval of trail alignments which do not fully meet the design intent of the proposed trail system. Such ''variances" to the trail design guidelines will only be issued in exceptional circumstances, for example where unusual hardship might result from insistence on total compliance with the design and alignment requirements. Examples of possible exceptions include: • • Arterial roadway setbacks: Although the general intent for the trail system is for it to be aligned within open space corridors located separate from roadways, in cases where undue difficulties exist in alternative alignments, the City may approve the alignment of portions of the proposed primary trail system in open space setbacks alongside arterial or other major roadways. Powerline corridors: The City is committed to proceed under a policy of "prudent avoidance" with regard to locating uses within major powerline easements: Until more conclusive evidence can be provided regarding the advisability and potential health risks of locating uses within electromagnetic fields (EMF's) the City will avoid pennitting uses within major powerline easements except where such use cannot be avoided. Trails should be located outside of powerline easements wherever possible, but the City may approve the location of a trail segment within a powerline easement where no other opportunity exists for connection of the trail system. Equestrian Trails Use The proposed trail system includes three segments where equestrian use will be permitted in addition to the hiking and bicycle use pennitted throughout the trail system (Segments Nos. 57 A and 58A and a portion of No. 55). These equestrian uses have been included so as to provide vital connections in the regional equestrian trail system. Beyond these three segments, it is not currently intended that Carlsbad's trail system will accommodate equestrian use . However, equestrian interest groups in the City have asked that additional consideration be given to the potential for extending equestrian use to a bigger portion of Carlsbad's trail system. It is recommended that the City conduct some additional research and analysis of the desirability and impacts of extending equestrian use before reaching a final decision on this matter. 77 -- IV. CITYWIDE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN -Open Space and Conservation Resomce Management Plan -------- - -------------.. ------- 78 .. -- -SECTION V: LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Facilities Management Zone Action Priorities Summary The text in this summary section provides a brief outline of the proposed open space plan for each of the City's 25 facilities management zones. Detailed information regarding each zone can be found following the summary. Figure 10 is a map which shows the location of each of the facilities management zones. Figure 11 is a map which shows in conceptual terms the possible delineation of the open space system which would accrue from implementation of this Plan. Zone 1 With the exception of existing open space areas, this zone is almost entirely built-out. The most significant open space resources in Zone 1 are Buena Vista Lagoon, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Hosp Grove, and the coastline. These resources are already substantially protected as open space. The most important remaining opportunities in the zone are for development of public access along the Maxton Brown corridor (on the southwest shoreline of Buena Vista Lagoon) connecting the lagoon and the ocean beach. An extension of the Maxton Brown facilities may ipclude a boardwalk across Buena Vista Lagoon and possibly along portions of the south shore of the lagoon. Completion of improvements to Hosp Grove for passive recreation and the possibility of a regional trail connection along the railroad right-of-way are other primary open space priorities in Zone 1. Zone 2 Opportunities for open space planning in this zone are limited because the area is predominantly built- out Long-term open space planning in this zone therefore focuses on small parcels of residual open space and on improvements or use changes to existing open space areas. Buena Vista Creek running east-to-west is the City's most northerly drainage and includes some significant riparian vegetation to the east of Zone 2 in Zone 25. Land use and site planning decisions, as well as project design, should focus on preserving, enhancing and extending this natural riparian corridor to the greatest extent possible. Implementing the trail segments connecting through this zone is a priority. Zone 3 The priorities for open space action in Zone 3 concentrate on a north-south greenway and related improvements for the trail system. In general terms, the greenway and trails need to connect from Cannon Road, across Palomar Airport Road and on south into Zone 22. There is an open space area owned by the City at the southwest comer of the intersection of Cannon Road and the railroad corridor which includes a narrow lake roughly 1,500 feet in length. The Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan calls for the improvement of the land area between the lake and the railroad corridor to be utilized as a Special Use Area. According to the element, the 7-acre "Cannon Lake" would function as an open space/ecological preserve, with fishing the only specified use, and off-site parking provided. This proposal should be implemented, with the proviso that the area function as a trails staging area Additionally, the City-owned land surrounding the Palomar Airport 79 Pacific Ocean LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOUNDARIES CITY OF CARLSBAD 16 t NDlfflf 80 QJerl ~ & eo,-rva11on Resource u.nag.merc Pllr'I JUNE 11192 11 FIGURE 10 oooz 0001 oo,; 0 c66 ~ 3Nnr ue1d 1uawa6euev,i aomosal:J UO!)B/\J9SUO:) "ii aoeds uado O'v'8S7cJ'v'8 .:JO A118 a.,.,,.,.4-.,.,0 ... . ·,~ • .•· I, ······:• ... : . ' . ~: 7 ;•-: . : .. ... ,t ••• . l ' c1 fl IJ(I' IIEJl ueu1sanb3 wa1sAs 11eJ 1 peqspe:) (Y.)eds uado pau1eJ1suo3 f /1/J,1.')Q :JJjblJd dv'V\J NOil_ V /\cJ3SN08 ~ 38\f dS N3d0 7Vn1-d38N08 ------- V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENf ATION PLAN ~n Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Road/Carlsbad Boulevard intersection presents an opportunity for creating an open space gateway for motorists approaching the coast from the east. Zone 4 Zone 4 is almost entirely built-out. The primary open space action in this zone will be to implement the trail connection from Alta Mira Park running south toward Batiquitos Lagoon in Zone 19. Zone S Zone 5 is designated in the City's long range planning as an industrial area. A key future recreational development in the zone (to be implemented via means other than the open space plan) will.be a recreation complex, which may include a swimming pool, gymnasium, and related outdoor recreation facilities. This complex is planned for and being paid by impact fees on new industrial and commercial development in the zone. Additional open space action is needed to protect the riparian habitat to the south of Palomar Airport Road and provide for the necessary greenway and trail connections through the zone. An additional need in the northeast portion of the zone is to enhance protection of the natural drainages which feed Agua Hedionda Creek. Zone 6 Most of Zone 6 is built-out Two major open space resources which are already protected in the zone are San Marcos Creek Canyon and La Costa golf course, both of which should be enhanced, where possible, to improve their use as wildlife corridors, as well as visual amenities of the zone. Future improvement to the open space system should include integration of greenways and trail access into the existing open space system. Additionally, where possible, the opportunity to enhance the greenway near El Camino Real and Batiquitos Lagoon should be pursued. Zone 7 Zone 7 is primarily built-out and the designation of open space areas has already been defined by prior development or development approvals. Maximizing protection of the open space area south of Lake Calavera as habitat/wildlife corridor and for its aesthetic benefits should be a focus of future project design. Otherwise, integration of greenways and trails into the existing open space areas will be the primary priority for open space in this zone. Zone 8 A great deal of this zone is constrained for development by wetlands, steep slopes and existing city- owned parkland. Given that these resources are already protected as open space by the existing master plan for the zone and by environmental and grQwth management regulations, future actions with regard to open space in the zone should focus on maximizing achievement of the greenways and · trail system objectives. The most important trails and related greenway alignment through this zone run from the Evans Point development (which lies to the east side of the zone) along a ridgeline affording spectacular views over Agua Hedionda Lagoon to the Pacific Ocean. Whether achieved through development project design or through any future amendment to the existing master plan, this trail connection, which should be accommodated within an open space greenway to the greatest extent possible, should be the first priority of future open space planning for this zone. The trail should be designed to incorporate viewpoints at appropriate locations along the ridgeline. 83 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 9 The most important open space goal in Zone 9 is achievement of a north-south open space greenway corridor and trail connection. Although this corridor could form a link in the proposed regional trail along the railroad right-of-way, it is also possible that both the Carlsbad pedestrian trail and the paired regional bicycle trail could be located away from the actual railroad right-of-way. An alignment along the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard would benefit from views out over the ocean and would allow the trail to be separated from the noise of passing trains. Furthermore, Carlsbad Boulevard is already a popular scenic drive with enhanced landscaping through the Village area, and wide setbacks and an unusually wide median with natural vegetation in the southern portion of the City; orientation of a greenway alongside the Boulevard would enhance the quality of the view from this roadway. Also, the opportunity to provide additional buffers between development and the coast and lagoon should be pursued where possible, along with the concept of an entry gateway into the City. Zone 10 Completion of an east-west greenway corridor connecting to the Alga Norte Park site is the main priority for open space in this zone. This corridor will form part of the proposed greenway stretching across the middle of Carlsbad from the City of San Marcos to the Alta Mira Park site. A major portion of the proposed trail system would be accommodated within this greenway. As always with the alignment of future trails, the intent is to place as much of the trail system within or adjacent to open space corridors rather than alongside roadways or sited within development. A southern spur of the greenway and trail corridor would be aligned to connect from the Alga Norte Park site to Alga Road. It is intended that this alignment should take advantage of the extensive views over the golf course and on to Batiquitos Lagoon and the ocean. The Alga Norte Park site as identified in the Parks and Recreation Element, also lies near the greenway corridor, and should be accommodated in the ultimate development/land use designations. Zone 11 The southern half of this zone is already developed or has approved development projects which have determined the pattern of open space. Existing open space includes Stagecoach Park and natural open space areas aligned along drainage corridors. In the north part of the zone, existing open space includes San Marcos Canyon, one of the City's most distinctive landscape features. Future land use in the zone may be affected by the Rancho Santa Fe Road realignment and widening project If the widening project goes ahead, a portion of the zone north of San Marcos Creek may have to be dedicated as an open space preserve to mitigate coastal sage scrub impacts elsewhere in Zone 11. Additional open space actions in the zone will concentrate on achieving a number of trail connections. In particular, safe access around the rim of San Marcos Canyon and a number of connections with adjacent Cities' trail systems are priorities. Zone 12 Open space in Zone 12 has already been defined by existing development and project approvals. Future open space action should ensure that the necessary trail connections with adjacent areas of Carlsbad and with the trail system in Encinitas are properly implemented in project design and construction. 84 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 13 Securing open space to provide maximum public access to the lagoon should be the first priority in this zone. While existing open space designations on the General Plan Land Use Map adequately cover most of the waters' edge along the lagoon, there is a small area at the northwestern extreme of the zone where only a narrow strip of shoreline would be protected under current General Plan open space designations. It would appear that parts of this shoreline could provide suitable locations for commercial/recreational uses taking advantage of the waters' -edge location. An essential condition of any such development would be to secure public access along the shoreline. This zone also includes a substantial acreage of agricultural land, much of which is currently held under an Agricultural Preserve Contract The land is used primarily for growing flower crops for the production of bulbs. As a result, the area is often host to a dramatic display of color in the landscape, an aesthetic event which is highly valued by many of Carlsbad's residents and visitors. A primary priority for open space in this zone should, therefore, be preserving as much of the flower fields as possible, with particular emphasis placed on the west and south-west sloping areas visible from 1-5, Palomar Airport Road, and from Paseo Del Norte. Zone 14 Zone 14 consists of approximately 820 acres of which about 253 is City-owned open space around Lake Calavera, a major portion of which is currently being planned as a public golf course. Because certain portions of Zone 14 contain some significant viewpoint opportunities, one of the primary objectives for open space planning in this Zone should be to optimiz.e the open space corridors within which the trail system will be aligned. Detailed site planning analysis and subsequent development design should incorporate these opportunities into the open space and trails corridor. The Lake Calavera drainage should be considered for inclusion into the open space system for aesthetic and wildlife corridor benefits. During the winter stonn months the Lake Calavera drainage provides an outlet for any overflow out of Lake Calavera. It also receives runoff from the Lake Calavera Hills sub- division and parts of south Oceanside during the rainy season. Portions of the trail system may be routed alongside this drainage. Zone 1S Open space for the protection of biological resources will be an important priority in this zone, both in terms of proposed open space corridors oriented around the natural drainages of the zone, and through the definition of a buffer for the Dawson Los Monos Preserve, which lies on the eastern boundary of the City. Much of the proposed open space system in this zone should be focused around greenways along the pattern of stream and creek drainage corridors. Water features are generally well protected by environmental regulations, but it should be recogniz.ed that the natural topography of the landscape in this zone is strongly defined by the drainages, and the open space system is intended to protect that pattern. These greenways would function as biological corridors as well as trail corridors for recreation access. The prim!fY greenway should focus on the Agua Hedionda Creek and its tributaries, but there is also an important creek corridor in the north of the zone just south of the future alignment of Cannon Road. Components of the proposed City wide trail system which traverse this zone should be designed so as to fall within the greenways discussed above. 85 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 16 The open space system proposed for zone 16 focuses on the natural creek drainages which feed Agua Hedionda Creek. The open space could be quite effective in establishing the basis of wildlife corridors along the stream network, connecting to Squires Dam and Dawson Los Monos Canyon Preserve area. The greater the buffer area around the riparian habitat, the more effective the wildlife corridors will be. Establishment of wildlife road-crossing opportunities where the drainage traverses El Fuerte Street and Faraday A venue will be instrumental in enhancing the viability of the wildlife corridors. The open space will also serve to accommodate the passage of the trail system through the zone. Any future additional open space negotiations should have as their goal expansion of the width of the open space corridors. Zone 17 The primary open space priority in this zone will be the major east-west greenway planned to run from the Carlsbad boundary with the City of San Marcos (there is also an open space corridor in this valley in San Marcos) west to the Alga Norte Park site, to the Zone 19 Park site, the Alta Mira Park site, and, via a northward spur to Veterans Memorial Park. The greenway will include a major cross- town trail connection and will function as a wildlife corridor. There is also a series of small canyons which extend perpendicular to the east side of El Camino Real. To the extent possible, these should be preserved in natural open space as an aesthetic amenity visible from the roadway. Zone 18 It is proposed that the open space be aligned along natural streams and drainage corridors. In this way, the ultimate pattern of open space in the zone will serve to preserve both the water features themselves and the natural water-determined form of the landscape. This open space/greenway system will provide wildlife movement corridors, and will accommodate an important connection with the City of San Marcos trail system (which connects to Viewpoint Park in San Marcos) continuing to the Carrillo Ranch park site, and then on westward beyond this zone, to the Alga Norte, Zone 19, and Alta Mira Park sites. Spurs would connect to future Veterans Memorial Park and Batiquitos Lagoon. Carrillo Ranch, which sits on a 10-acre parcel of city-owned property adjacent to the proposed greenway, will be the main feature of a future community park encompassing also additional land still to be acquired. The park uses proposed in the Parks and Recreation Element include passive areas, picnic areas, a playground, rest rooms, a group meeting room, on-site parking, and hiking. Carrillo Ranch constitutes a potentially significant cultural and educational resource in this area of the City. Conservation and interpretation of the ranch is clearly a high priority for the zone. Zone 19 The pattern of open space in this zone has already been defined by existing development and existing approved development proposals. The most signific3.!!t feature of the zone is Batiquitos Lagoon. A key priority for open space in this zone is the completion of the proposed trail improvements running south from Poinsettia Drive to the north shore of the lagoon and then eastward along the lagoon edge to El Camino Real, and south along Encinitas Creek. Another key priority is the completion of the park in the north of the zone which will form an important feature on the major east-west greenway connecting from San Marcos to the Alta Mira Park site. 86 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 20 The major greenway proposed to extend from San Marcos to the Alta Mira Park site should use part of the northeast area of this zone. The greenway will serve a variety of functions, including the provision of trails, cover for migrating wildlife, preservation of major canyons and hillsides in their natural condition, and a visual connection to natural open space from Palomar Airport Road, one of the City's busiest arterial highways. An additional priority should be preservation of the scenic pockets of open space along the future alignment of College Drive/ Alga Road. Alga Road is already a scenic drive through the Aviara community, and preserving these pockets of open space would extend further to the north the sequence of scenic landscape interest as viewed from the road. Zone 21 The establishment of a greenway corridor containing an east-to-west trail segment across this zone from the intersection of the future alignment of Carrillo Way and El Camino Real west-northwest toward the Zone 19 Park site should be the primary open space priority in this zone. Additionally, the Poinsettia Drive arterial corridor is one which offers significant views and could be developed throughout its length as a particularly attractive drive. The portion which passes through the A viara community to the west of this zone has already been developed with unusually wide setbacks to take advantage of the road's viewshed opportunity. Extra wide setbacks along Poinsettia should be a second priority in Zone 21. Zone 22 There is clear potential for the alignment of a north-south greenway between Ponto Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard, containing a trail connection along, or parallel to, the railroad right-of-way. This trail connection could become part of a regional connection from Oceanside to San Diego and could also serve local residents and visitors. Open space would be added alongside or removed from the railroad right-of-way in order to enhance the trail-user experience above that of being immediately adjacent to train traffic. A second greenway and trail linkage could connect along Poinsettia Drive in order to effect trail access from the beaches and the coastal corridor greenway discussed above to the . trail segment which connects the future Alta Mira Park site and Batiquitos Lagoon. This connection would also provide access to and from the hotels/motels north of Poinsettia. Zone 23 An open space corridor is needed for the passage of the trail system as it moves south from the intersection of La Costa A venue and El Camino Real to the riparian corridor which runs along the west side of El Camino Real. Once the trail has reached the west side of the riparian corridor, ensuring an adequate open space easement for the trail segment through this zone will be important, but can probably be achieved through alignment of the trail along the edge of the environmentally- constrained lands. If there are portions of the trail whifh would have to be aligned outside of the environmentally-constrained land these would also be an important priority. Maximizing the buffer adjacent to the trail will enhance the trail experience by reinforcing the natural quality of the greenway and isolating it from future development. Any strips of land between El Camino Real and the riparian corridor which are not protected from development by inclusion in environmentally constrained areas should be a priority for open space designation for both aesthetic and wildlife values. Most of the hillsides in the area to the west of this zone are in excess of 40-percent slope, and are therefore protected from development by their designation as environmentally constrained lands. Ensuring that the balance of the hill slopes remain in open space should be a secondary priority, although it seems 87 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan likely that all of the hillside area would, in any case, be excluded from development proposals because of the prohibitive nature of the terrain. Zone 24 Completion of the trail system and greenway connection through the Evans Point development, which will also serve to protect important hillsides visible from El Camino Real, should be the open space goal in Zone 24. The eucalyptus woodland which lies to the south of the Evans Point development, adjacent to El Camino Real, should be protected under open space use to the greatest extent possible. If some of the woodland has to be lost to development, highest priority should be given to maintaining a wide band of mature trees immediately adjacent to El Camino Real. Zone 25 The primary focus for open space in Zone 25 should be the future reclamation and improvement of the South Coast Asphalt mining property, to include resource enhancement, concentrating on re-creation of wetlands and riparian vegetation along the Buena Vista Creek corridor. 88 Zone 1 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 3,471 acres Opportunities for open space planning in this zone are limited because the area is predominantly built-out. Long-term open space planning in this zone therefore focuses on small parcels of residual open space and on improvements or use changes to existing open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea.&e 610 2140 307 0 129 38 247 Open space as designated on the General Plan Land Use Map· primarily includes four main areas: Buena Vista Lagoon; the Hosp Grove Community Park and Special Use Area; the coastline; and Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Most of this zone is already developed. The Zoning Map reflects the current breakdown of land uses, including primarily residential and commercial zoning designations. The principal areas zoned open space in Zone 1 encompass Buena Vista Lagoon, Agua Hedionda Lagoon, the Hosp Grove area, and the coastal strip. Additional isolated polygons of open space zoning occur in the zone. Aside from a couple of small park sites, these generally reflect the locations of the numerous school sites in the zone. The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because, at the time the standard was established, the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement. The Zone 1 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 9221 in September 1987. 89 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: There is ongoing development activity throughout Carlsbad Village as vacant sites are improved and existing developed sites are redeveloped. This zone is for the most part already developed. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Nature Preserves (lb.): Buena Vista Lagoon functions as one of the city's most significant open space areas for the protection of plant and animal life/natural habitat. Water Features (le.): Buena Vista Lagoon and Agua Hedionda Lagoon are both protected water resources within Zone 1. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): The open space along the coastline principally includes beach and bluff areas. Beaches, bluffs, and banks are also protected around the shorelines of the lagoons. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): The Hosp Grove park area contains significant hillsides visible for a considerable distance to the north which comprise part of the viewshed from Route 78. Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): Both Buena Vista Lagoon and Agua Hedionda· Lagoon contain areas of wetlands and/or riparian vegetation. Forestry/ Agriculture/ Aquaculture (2a.); Commercial Fisheries (2c.): A portion of Agua Hedionda Lagoon adjacent to the SDG & E power plant is used for the production of mussels. Mineral Resources (2d.): Dredged material from Agua Hedionda Lagoon is used to replenish the City's beaches on an occasional basis. School Grounds (3a.): The General Plan identifies 129 acres of school property within Zone l. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Existing park areas in this zone (as defined by the City's Parks and Recreation Element) include: Holiday Community Park 5.88 acres Hosp Grove Community Park 27 .55 acres Laguna Riviera Community Park 4.05 acres Magee Community Park 2.10 acres Special Use Areas in this zone (as defined by the City's Parks and Recreation Element) include: Buena Vista Elementary School 2.30 acres Carlsbad High School Tennis Courts 1.10 acres Chase Field 2.30 acres Duck Feeding Area 0.66 acres 90 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Harding Street Community Center Jefferson Elementary School Park Kelly Elementary School Park Magnolia Elementary School Park Maxton Brown Odk Pine Elementary School Park Pine Senior Center Pio Pico Rotary Sculpture Park Swim Complex Valley Junior High 1.00 acres 2.60 acres 2.80 acres 4.10 acres 0.94 acres 0.40 acres 2.00 acres 3.13 acres 0.76 acres 0.81 acres 0.17 acres 1.80 acres 7.50 acres Special Resource Areas in this zone (as defined by the City's Parks and Recreation Element) include: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Buena Vista Lagoon Beaches 254.0 acres 202.0 acres 28.3 acres Trails (3d.): There are some existing public trails within the Hosp Grove park area. Private Recreation Areas (3g.): There are a number of private recreation areas (which are maintained by homeowners associations) throughout this zone. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a): Several locally designated landmarks are located within Zone 1, including Santa Fe Depot, Magee House, Heritage Hall, Culver-Meyers-Capp House, Alt Karlsbad, and Ramsay House. An application will be filed by spring, 1992 for the listing of the Santa Fe Depot on the National Historic Register. Land Use Buffen (4b.): Both Agua Hedionda Lagoon and the Hosp Grove area provide significant open space buffers separating land uses and neighborhoods. Greenbelt (4c.); Gateways (4d.): Buena Vista Lagoon forms a significant open space separating Carlsbad from Oceanside. Interstate 5, Carlsbad Boulevard, and the coastal railroad all cross the lagoon from south to north in proceeoing from one city to the other. A majority of inter-city travel therefore benefits from the aesthetic separation of communities offered by the lagoon. Hazardous Areas (Sa.): The bluffs along the coast, steep slopes in the Hosp Grove area, and the 100-year floodplain areas associated with Buena Vista Lagoon and Agua Hedionda Lagoon are all hazardous areas 91 V. LOCAL FACil...ITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: where open space designation assists in the protection of human life or property. Bluffs Subject to Wave Erosion (Se.): The open space lands along the coastline are subject to wave erosion. As such, the open space designation serves to prevent what might otherwise become developed areas which could be threatened by dangerous undercutting of bluff areas. Primary areas of constrained open space in the zone coincide with existing open space at Buena Vista Lagoon and Agua Hedionda Lagoon, and in the area contained within the Hosp Grove Park. Trail Segments Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 19, 19A, 20, and portions of Segments Nos. 11, 1 lA, and 1 lB as defined in the Carlsbad Trail System fall within Zone 1 (see Maps 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10). None of these trails exist at present However, there are some existing trails within the Hosp Grove Park area. Some of these existing trails may contribute to the ultimate alignments of Trail Segments Nos. 3 and 5. The most significant open space resources of this zone include Buena Vista and Agua Hedionda Lagoons, the Hosp Grove area, and the coastline. Given that these resources are already under protected status, the following items are priorities for open space actions in the future. Water Features (le.); Trails (3d.): There is a concept for the development of a boardwalk close to the south shoreline of Buena Vista Lagoon which would connect to an existing nature center on the north shore of the lagoon in the City of Oceanside. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The Parks and Recreation Department is currently considering the acquisition of the "Maxton Brown" corridor to provide coastal access opportunities and possibly other recreational improvements. The Council has recently directed the Parks and Recreation Department to prepare an improvement plan for portions of Hosp Grove in order to structure development of the area for passive recreational uses. This plan should accommodate the requisite portions of the proposed Carlsbad Trails System. (See Trail Segments Nos. 3, 4, and 5 on Maps 1, 2 and 5.) _ Greenways (Jc.); Trails (3d.): If implemented, the regional planning for a trail connection from Oceanside to San Diego would affect this zone. The trail corridor would primarily be achieved within the railroad right-of-way. However, there may be opportunities for the trail corridor to be expanded in places to enhance the recreational amenity, and to create a greenway linkage. 92 Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Forestry/Agriculture/Aquaculture (2a.); Commercial Fisheries (2c.): Future decisions regarding the outer portion of Agua . Hedioilda Lagoon should respect the current use of the area adjacent to the SDG & E power plant for the production of mussels. Mineral Resources (2d.): Future decisions regarding use of Agua Hedionda Lagoon should respect the current practice of using dredged , material from the lagoon to replenish the City's beaches. High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.); Gateways (4d.): The City is considering the construction of a cultural monument as a gateway to the City. There is a small triangle of land immediately to the west of Carlsbad Boulevard on the south shore of Buena Vista Lagoon which is currently owned in part by the City and in part by the Carlsbad Municipal Water District This property, which is clearly visible from Carlsbad Boulevard, would be used as the site for the monument. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish or enhance joint use agreements at Pine School, Magnolia School and/or other school sites in the zone. The need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): In the long-term, it is possible that redevelopment activity within this zone may create opportunities for additional public parks or recreation areas which cannot be foreseen at this time. Any redevelopment planning within the zone should incorporate an analysis of such opportunities. The City should also bear in mind the provisions of the Naylor Act if any school sites become swplus and are placed on the market by the school district. The Carlsbad City Council has emphasized its desire to explore future options for acquisition of recreational open space in this zone. Determining and evaluating needs and opportunities, and formulating appropriate courses of action related to this issue is the responsibility of the City's Parks and Reqeation Department. Implementation Approach: Most of the proposed additional open space elements in this zone are already being implemented in one of three ways: by the City's Parks and Recreation Department; by State or private entities; or are elements of a regional plan. A local enhancement to the proposed regional bikeway trail system would be funded by the proposed general obligation bond, and maintenance funded by the citywide assessment district. 93 Zone 1 Open Space Summary Table 7 2 3 4 s ti=Al iiBt C D E ZONE1 1a. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat 1b. Natul8 Preserves 1c. Water Features 1d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 1e. Ca ons/Hillsides 1f. Wetlands 2b. 2c. Commercial Fisheries 2d. Mineral Resources ace for Outdoor Rec18ation 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation A1'8as 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses Private Recreation Areas E uestrian Facilities n S ace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pu 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection Sd. AirQuaf Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone aecondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other 94 Existing Open Space Constrained Open Space Future Open Space D D D D C Zone 2 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 810 acres Opportunities for open space planning in this zone are limited because the entire area is predominantly built-out Long-term open space planning in this zone therefore focuses on small parcels of residual open space and on improvements or use changes to existing open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone.(Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea&e 58 661 35 0 13 NIA 43 This zone is already developed. The Zoning Map reflects the current breakdown of land uses which are primarily residential. There are no areas currently indicated as open space on the Zoning Map in Zone 2. The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because at the time the standard was established the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement The Zone 2 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 9123 in June 1987. NIA This zone is for the most part already developed. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The City currently owns a park site, commonly referred to as Larwin Park, which is located on the north side of Carlsbad Village Drive. However, the site has not yet been improved. 95 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): There is a long narrow area of open space on the east side of El Camino Real which forms an enhanced scenic setback as a visual amenity for the road user. Hazardous Areas (Sa.): The open space areas along El Camino · Real, and in particular, on the north side of Tamarack A venue, contain steep manufactured slopes. Additionally, the open space on the north side of Tamarack also contains a concrete-lined drainage channel for management of flood runoff. This channel is managed by the City's Utilities and Maintenance Department The main constrained areas in Zone 2 are a few small isolated steep slopes. Trail Segments Nos. 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13 as defined in the Carlsbad Trail System fall within Zone 2 (see Maps 2 and 5). Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): Buena Vista Creek is the City's most northerly drainage and includes some significant riparian vegetation to the east of Zone 2 (within Zone 25). Land use plus site planning and management decisions, as well as project design, should focus on preserving, enhancing and extending the natural riparian corridor from Zone 25, into and through Zone 2 to the greatest extent possible. Trails (3d.): Implementing the trails segments connecting through this zone is a priority in terms of improving public access to the existing open space areas in the zone (see Segments Nos. 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13 on Maps 2 and 5). The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Gateways (4d.): There is an opportunity in terms of potential future redevelopment activity for the establishment of an open space gateway at El Camino Real as it enters the City. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The City-owned 22-acre Larwin Park site lies on the north side of Carlsbad Village Drive as it passes through this Zone. The City's intention has been to develop this 96 Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FAffiITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan site as an active community park; the Parks and Recreation Element includes multi-purpose turf and court areas and tennis as potential facilities. However, current analysis of the site by the Parks and Recreation Department seems to suggest that site constraints will define a much more limited improvement plan, focusing on passive recreation only. The site should be developed for public use as a park, with the level of recreational activity to be defined by additional analysis by the Parks and Recreation Department The City would seek dedication of the habitat elements within this zone, with an accompanying project assessment for maintenance. City costs are associated with a portion of the trail easement and trail maintenance, which will be funded by the general obligation bond and citywide assessment district, respectively. 97 Zone 2 Open Space Summary Table& 2 3 4 5 ZONE2 Plant/Animal Life/Habitat Natunt Preserves 1c. Water Features 1 d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 1 e. Ca ons/Hillsides 1f. Wetlands 2c. 2d. Mineral Resources 3a. 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. ace for Aesthetic Cultural and Educational Pu 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s 4e. for Public Health and Safe Fire Riek Sc. Water Protection 5d. AirQuaJ' Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone 88condary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administentd throu other rams 98 Existing Open Space rammed Constrained Open Space Future Open Space D C C C D D D D D D D C D D D C D D D D Zone 3 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 691 acres Opportunities for securing additional open space in the zone are limited because most of the zone is either developed or has existing approved development plans. However, there are significant opportunities for enhancement of the existing open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone.(Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea1:e 99 58 137 75 0 29 293 The Zoning Map designates open space along the coastal strip, along the west side of the railroad line, and also for Cannon Park at the northeast corner of the intersection of Cannon Road and Carlsbad Boulevard. The map otherwise indicates a mixture of uses including substantial areas of commercial and industrial use. The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because, at the time the standard was established, the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement The Zone 3 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 9084 in May 1987. There are a variety of relatively small sites in Zone 3 which will be subject to future development Because a considerable proportion of this zone is already developed, it may best be described as an infill area. 99 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Existing/ Approved Open Space: Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): Cannon Lake, located on the west side of the railroad corridor, south of Cannon Road, has some natural wildlife value. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): Much of the existing open space in this zone incorporates the beaches and bluffs along the coastline. Wetlands (lf.): Cannon Lake, located on the west side of the railroad corridor, south of Cannon Road, contains significant wetlands. Public Parks/Recreation Are.as (3b.): Existing Special Use Areas in this zone (as defined by the City's Parks and Recreation Element) include: Cannon Park Car Country Park 1.70 acres 0.88 acres The Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan identifies the coastal beaches as Special Resource Areas available for public recreation. Trails (3d.): There is an existing trail alongside Carlsbad Boulevard. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.); Land Use Buffers/ Entries ( 4b.): The coastal open space area has significant aesthetic value. It should also be noted that the westward approach to Carlsbad Boulevard on Palomar Airport Road is an important gateway to the coastline. The open space around this intersection enhances the panorama at this point Bluffs Subject to Wave Erosion (Se.): The open space designation on the coastal bluffs provides for protection against damage to an area which might otherwise contain buildings. Cannon Lake, on the west side of the railroad corridor south of Cannon Road, is constrained per the City's Growth Management Plan. All or portions of trail segment Nos. 11, 17, 21, 27 and 40, as defined in the Carlsbad Trail System fall within Zone 3 (see Maps 9 and 12). Water features (le.); Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The open space area ow_ned by the City at the southwest comer of the intersection of Cannon Road and the railroad corridor includes a narrow lake roughly 1,500 feet in length. The Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan calls for the improvement of the land area between Cannon Lake and the railroad corridor as a Special Use Area The improvement plans should make provision for the Carlsbad Trail System, and should be sensitive to the habitat value of Cannon Lake and its associated wetlands. (See also below in the ''Trails" discussion). 100 Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Greenways (3c.); Trails (Jd.): The Carlsbad Trail System identifies Segment Nos. 17 and 27, plus a portion of Segments Nos. 11 and 40 passing through this Zone (see Maps 9 and 12). The study also identifies the area immediately southwest of the intersection of Cannon Road and the railroad corridor as a potential trail staging area. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Gateways (4d.): The state-owned land on either side of the Palomar Airport Road/Carlsbad Boulevard intersection provides an opportunity for the establishment/preservation of an open space gateway for motorists approaching the coastal strip of the City. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): Cannon Lake, located on the west side of the railroad corridor, has some natural wildlife value. The City should ensure that any design for use of this area includes consideration of opportunities to enhance the wildlife value of the lake. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): Maintenance of public access along the coastal strip, including the beaches and bluffs, should be a continuing concern of all land use and site design decisions. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): From the Cannon Lake area discussed above, the state owns a strip of land which extends southward crossing Palomar Airport Road, and terminating near South Carlsbad Beach and campground. The City should continue its efforts to prepare, in cooperation with the state, a long-term strategy for open space use of this area. Campgrounds (3e.): The state has indicated in the past some interest in developing part of the open space it owns in this zone for use as a campground (forming an extension to the existing campground which lies in Zone 22). H this were to occur, the City should ensure that the site design and layout will provide for any trail connections related to the regional railroad corridor and the Carlsbad Trail System. The City should also ensure that any improvements for the campground would not hamper the vi~w of the coastline as one travels west on Palomar Airport Road and would not adversely affect the quality of Carlsbad Boulevard as a scenic corridor. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Carlsbad Boulevard provides a scenic drive along its entire length, both through enhanced landscaping in the Village and in its wide right-of-way, natural landscaping and ocean views in the western part of the City. The delineation and design 101 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: of open space areas in Zone 3 should perpetuate the quality of the view from Carlsbad Boulevard. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): To the extent that the area west of the railroad around Cannon Lake is developed as a Special Use Area, it would fall under the administrative purview of the Parks and Recreation Department Implementation Approach: The City's Parks and Recreation Department and the State will implement the open space elements in this zone, other than trail improvements and maintenance, which will be funded by the general obligation bond and citywide assessment 102 Zone 3 Open Space Summary Table9 2 3 4 s C D E ZONE3 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails Cam rounds Golf Courses ate Recreation Areas strian Facilities for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sb. Fire Rillk Sc. Water Protection 5d. AirQual' Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone secondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administentd throu other Existing Open Spece rammed 103 Constrained Open Space Future Open Space C C D C D D E D D D D D D D D C V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 4 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: 533 acres Zone 4 is almost entirely built out Future action with regard to open space is limited to addressing improvements to the existing open space corridor, which will form part of the greenway and trail connections from Alta Mira Park to Batiquitos Lagoon. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone.(Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea.&e 68 428 5 0 0 NIA 32 The Zoning Map includes Planned Community (P-C) plus Single and Multi-Family Residential designations, which reflect the pattern of existing development. There are no areas zoned open space in this zone. The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because at the time the standard was established, the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement. The Zone 4 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 9122 in June 1987. There are no major developments pending in Zone 4. The zone is fully built out Water Features (le.): The open space corridor which runs south from Poinsettia on the west side of Batiquitos Drive encompasses a small drainage swale which leads southward toward Batiquitos Lagoon. 104 Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACil.JTIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Canyons/Hillsides (le.): The open space in the northeast corner of the zone incorporates a small area of steep slopes. Riparian Areas (lg.): The most northerly edge of the open space in this zone overlaps the edge of a significant stand of riparian vegetation. Private Recreation Areas (3g.): There are some private homeowner-supported recreation facilities in this zone. Hazardous Areas (Sa.): Most of the open space areas south of Poinsettia Lane contain manufactured steep slopes. Also, the area at the southwest corner of the intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Batiquitos Drive contains a flood control drainage channel. The area northwest of the intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Batiquitos Drive contains a detention basin. Steep slope areas, riparian vegetation, and the drainage channel to the west of Batiquitos Drive are all constrained types of open space. Trail Segment Nos. 38 and 42, and a portion of Segment 39A fall within Zone 4 (see Maps 12 and 15). Water Features (le.); Greenways (3c.): Existing open space in this zone forms the basis of a north-south open space greenway corridor which follows the alignment of a drainage swale leading south to Batiquitos Lagoon. The function of this open space corridor as a drainage channel is largely obscured south of Poinsettia Lane because it is hidden behind a high wall. (The detention basin on the north side of Poinsettia is effectively the current terminus of the drainage.) The City owns much of the open space corridor south of Daisy A venue. It may be possible for the City-owned open space area to be improved to allow public access, which could provide a preferable location for the trail segment described below. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3d.): The trail connection from Alta Mira Park to Batiquitos Lagoon crosses north-south through this zone (Trail Segment Nos. 38 and 42). The link enters the zone from the north at the intersection of Camino De Las Ondas and Seascape Drive, and runs south along the existing open space and pathway on the west side of Seascape Drive until it crosses Buttercup Road. From here, the proposed trail would extend around the north and east sides of a City-owned detention basin. It would then follow Batiquitos Drive to connect with Trail Segment 105 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: No. 43 in Zone 19 at the lagoon. Implementing this portion of the trail system would basically require the City to effect adequate signage and trail marking, and no significant capital improvements would be required. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Riparian Areas (lg.): Existing City-owned open space in this zone follows a drainage swale on the west side of Batiquitos Drive. There may be some opportunity for a riparian vegetation enhancement scheme to be combined with public access improvements to this open space. If a riparian corridor could be established, natural riparian vegetative cover could be connected from this zone southward through a portion of Zone 19 to the shoreline of Batiquitos Lagoon. Trails (3d.): The City should also implement a trail connection along Poinsettia Lane to connect from Zone 9 to the trail which leads from Alta Mira Park to Batiquitos Lagoon. (See Segment No. 39A on Map 15). Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): There is a linear open space area which encompasses a drainage swale on the west side of Batiquitos Drive south of Poinsettia Lane. At present, a high wall along Batiquitos Drive precludes views of this open space area. If, at some point in the future, the wall needs to be rebuilt, consideration should be given to the design so that pedestrians walking along the proposed trail from Alta Mira Park to Batiquitos Lagoon could enjoy a greater sense of open and natural landscape. Implementation Approach: The City already intends to implement many of the elements in this zone, but will need to fund a special/ study for this zone specifically. 106 Zone 4 Open Space Summary Table 10 2 3 C D E 2c. 2d. ZONE4 Commercial Fisheries Mineral Resources Existing Open Space ace for outdoor Recreation P rammed and U rammed 3a. 3b. Public Pari<s/Recrealion Arus 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sb. Fint Riek Sc. Water Protection 5d. Air Qua · Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone eecondary action priority Already'protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other rams 107 Constrained Open Space Future Open Space ),:tt?tilk:t?ttttt D )?t? =tMCt t: (!(=)= D C C D D D D D CID D D D D D C D D D D V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 5 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: 2,361 acres Opportunities for open space planning in the zone are limited because most of the zone is either developed or has existing approved development plans. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone.(Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea~e 68 0 97 1720 0 NIA 476 The zoning designations in Zone 5 focus on commercial or industrial land uses. An area extending from the northeast corner of the intersection of El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road is zoned for open space. The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because, at the time the standard was established, the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement. The Zone 5 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 9188 in August 1987. The majority of future development in this zone will be industrial; however, some commercial development will also occur. The central portion, immediately north of Palomar Airport Road, is occupied by Palomar Airport which primarily accommodates private and charter flights but also has a limited commercial airline service at this time. There are areas already developed and areas awaiting development throughout the zone. 108 Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENI'ATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): The Agua Hedionda Creek drainage network, running from east to west, has substantial plant/animal life/habitat values. A portion of the main drainage passes through the existing open space in the northeast comer of this zone. Additionally a westward-trending drainage area along the south side of Palomar Airport Road contains some riparian habitat. Water Features (le.): The Agua Hedionda Creek corridor and related tributaries fall within existing open space in the northeast comer of this zone. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): A substantial north-facing escarpment along the south side of Palomar Airport Road is included in existing open space of this zone. Hillsides within existing open space also occur in the northeast of this zone, along the Agua Hedionda Creek corridor. Riparian Areas (lg.): The Agua Hedionda Creek corridor and related tributaries lie within existing open space in the northeast comer of this zone and support significant riparian vegetation. Existing open space along the south side of Palomar Airport Road also contains significant areas of riparian vegetation. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Existing Special Use Areas in this zone (as defined by the City's Parks and Recreation Element) include: Safety Center Ballfield 2.00 acres Trails (3d): There are some existing private trail connections in this zone. Private Recreation Areas (3g.): A number of the existing industrial developments in the zone have private recreation facilities. Land Use Buffers (4b): The open space corridor along the south side of Palomar Airport Road forms a buffer between the industrial and commercial land uses of Zone 5 and the residential uses to the south in Z.One 20. In a similar way, the open space around Agua Hedionda Creek forms a buffer between Z.One 5 and the residential uses to the north in zones 8 and 24. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4A), Gateways (4d.): An enhanced open space area on the north side of Palomar Airport Road at Camino Vida Roble forms a scenic gateway into the industrial park on the southeast side of Palomar Airport. Palomar Airport Road is designated as a scenic roadway in the Scenic Highways Element To enhance the scenic value of this roadway, wide setbacks are required along the road. 109 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Hazardous Areas (Sa.): Steep manufactured slopes on the north side of Palomar Airport Road are elements of open space in the zone. Constrained open space areas in the zone include stream corridors and associated riparian vegetation and steep slopes. Portions of Trail Segment Nos. 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 35 as defined in the Carlsbad Trail System fall within Zone 5. (See Maps 10, 11 , 12, and 13.) Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Water Features (le.): The northeast portion of this zone includes Agua Hedionda Creek and a number of its tributaries. The creeks in this area of the City have been largely undisturbed to date. The open space system throughout this part of Zone 5 should connect with open space along the creeks in Zones 15 and 16. This would provide a network of wildlife corridors radiating from the University of California Dawson Los Monos preserve located in Zone 16. The integrity of the riparian habitat in the area south of Palomar Airport Road should be protected. Greenways (3c.): The proposed greenway from the City of San Marcos westward across the City of Carlsbad will pass along the southern portion of Zone 5. This greenway would extend primarily along the hillsides which lie to the south of Palomar Airport Road. The delineation of open space for the proposed greenway should be coordinated with the open space in Zone 20, and must allow for connection to the community park site to be located in the northern portion of Zone 19. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3d.): Three segments of the trail system should be accommodated in Zone 5. The most important provides a connection between the Zone 19 community park site west to Alta Mira Park in Zone 20 (Segments 29,10, and 31 on Maps 11 and 12). This trail should be accommodated within the major east-west greenway described above. The second connection in Zone 5 would lead south from Veteran's Memorial Park in Zone 8 to Alta Mira Park in Zone 20 (Segment 28 on Map 12). The third connection occurs in the extreme east end of the zone and provides a trail from Zone 16 to the future intersection of Melrose A venue and Palomar Airport Road (Segment 35 110 Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACil..ITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan on Maps 11 and 14). Maximizing the width of the open space corridors around the trail alignments should be a priority. Canyons/Hillsides (le.); Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): A significant area of hillsides lies to the south of Palomar Airport Road. Under natural vegetation, these hills currently provide a significant scenic amenity to the traffic along the highway. Although some of the slopes exceed 40 percent gradient, and are therefore protected from development by the City's municipal code, substantial portions of the slopes are less than 40 percent The open space system should encompass as much as possible of the hills visible from Palomar Airport Road. . Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Zone 5 (and Zone 16) is unique in the City in that it has a recreation impact fee which is levied on all new industrial and commercial development This fee has been calculated to provide for the construction of a recreation complex which may include a swimming pool, gymnasium, and related outdoor recreation facilities. The implementation of this complex is the responsibility of the Parks and Re.creation Department. Most of the elements in this zone will be achieved through design review of private projects. Trail dedications are anticipated. City costs are associated with maintenance costs. 111 Zone 5 Open Space Summary Table 11 2 3 'lWl war C D E ZONES for Preservation of Natural Resources 1a. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat 1 b. Nature Preserves 1 c. Water Features 1 d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 2b. for Outdoor Recreation P rammed and U 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parka/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses Private Recreation Areas uestrian Facilities 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Gr&enbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection Sd. AirQual' Se. Wave Erosion Open Space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone aecondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu rams Exieting Open Space rammed 112 Conatrained ()pan Space Future Opan Space D D D D CID D C D C D C D D D D Zone 6 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACILITIFS MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 2,671 acres This zone is almost completely built out and only limited opportunities exist for additional open space. However, there are a variety of potential enhancements to the existing open space areas which may increase their utility. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone.(Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea~e 395 2119 128 0 24 NIA 5 Apart from a small amount of commercial zoning, almost all of this zone is designated residential or planned community. Small areas zoned open space occur in the east of Zone 6 which overlays a park and school. In addition, there are other small open space areas in the northernmost portion of the zone. The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because, at the time the standard was established, the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement. The Zone 6 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 9291 in November 1987. There are no major future developments anticipated in this zone. The zone is considered built out Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Water Features (le.): San Marcos Creek, generally flowing from east to west to empty into Batiquitos Lagoon, is one of the most dramatic existing open space 113 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan areas in the City. As a canyon with perennial water flow, the creek serves a valuable function as a wildlife corridor. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): A parcel of open space in the extreme west of Zone 6 encompasses the northeast shoreline of Batiquitos Lagoon. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): The canyon along San Marcos Creek is an extraordinary landf orm unique in the City and distinctive throughout the County. Throughout its length, the creek has steep walls, in some places almost vertical, which support natural vegetation. Wetlands (lf.): The shoreline of Batiquitos Lagoon includes wetland resources. Riparian Areas (lg.): Significant riparian vegetation occurs along San Marcos Creek, as well as at the northeast comer of Batiquitos Lagoon. · School Grounds (3a.): There are two elementary schools in Zone 6: La Costa Meadows and La Costa Heights Elementary. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.):. Existing park areas in this wne (as defined by the City's Parks and Recreation Element) include: La Costa Canyon Parle 12.34 acres Special Use Areas in this wne (as defined by the City's Parks and Recreation Element) include: Cadencia Park Fuerte Park La Costa Meadows Elementary School Park La Costa Heights Elementary School Park 2.00 acres 3.60 acres 2.00 acres 5.40 acres Golf Courses (3f.): La Costa Hotel and Spa, including the La Costa golf course, covers 183 acres. Private Recreation Areas (3g.): There are some private homeowner supported recreation areas in this zone. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Three key aesthetic amenities in the City are partially or fully contained within existing open space in Zone 6. They include: visual access to Batiquitos Lagoon from El Camino Real, which is enhanced by the open space area south of Arena! Road; San Marcos Canyon which is partially preserved within Zone 6 114 Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Opep Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan open space; and the La Costa golf course, which provides an open space visual amenity. Hazardous Areas (Sa.): San Marcos Canyon is a dramatic but dangerous area. The canyon is deep, and the walls in places are near vertical. The canyon also functions as a floodway and, during heavy rains, can carry torrential flows. Most of the constrained open space resources in Zone 6 are already protected by existing open space designations. Constrained areas include the wetlands and riparian areas associated with Batiquitos Lagoon and San Marcos Creek, and the steep slopes associated with the canyon in the east portion of the zone. Portions of Segment Nos. 44, 46, and 49 fall within Zone 6 (see Maps 16 and 17). Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): San Marcos Creek is the primary tributary to Batiquitos Lagoon. As such, the open space areas encompassed by the La Costa golf course, and further east by the open space along San Marcos Canyon, form a significant interconnected network of open space which is known to have value as a wildlife corridor. Future land use and golf course site management decisions should seek to enhance this function. Furthermore, the connection between the La Costa golf course and Batiquitos Lagoon is a critical squeeze point for wildlife movements. Landscape design and management decisions regarding San Marcos Creek in this critical area should maximize the utility of the creek as a wildlife corridor. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): The most significant open space resource in this zone is the canyon associated with San Marcos Creek. Although the creek is already protected as open space, public access to enjoy the amenity is constrained because private property rights extend to the edge of the canyon walls. Additionally, the topography within much of the open space is too extreme to allow for access. As a general rule, all development approvals along the canyon should examine the opportunity for enhancing safe public access to the canyon rim. For example, the proposals for a trail along the north edge of the canyon in Zone 11 includes a viewpoint to the southeast of El Fuerte Street. This viewpoint should be implemented when this portion of the trail system is developed. Greenways (3c.): The northernmost point of Zone 6 includes an existing open space area which may form a small but significant component of the major east-west greenway which is proposed to cross the City from San Marcos to Alta Mira Park. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future 115 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priority: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: planning activities as may be approved by the planning deparnnent. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3d.): Segment 46 (Map 17) of the proposed Carlsbad Trail System originates just east of the iniersection of Alicante Road and Alga Road, extends eastward along the south side of the intersection of Alga Road to an SDG & E transmission line corridor, and follows the transmission line southeast to El Fuerte Street. This trail segment would then follow El Fuerte Street northward to connect to La Costa Meadows Elementary School/Fuerte Park. From here the trail would proceed east into Zone 11 (see Segments 47 and 47 A on Map 17). Small portions of the trail system around the north and east sides of Batiquitos Lagoon also fall within Zone 6 (see Segments 44 and 49 on Map 16). Gateways (4d.): An entrance into the City from Encinitas via Zones 12 and 23 along El Camino Real, is marked by a significant open space gateway which culminates in views toward Batiquitos Lagoon. The effect of this gateway should be enhanced to the greatest extent possible by maximizing the open space along the east side of El Camino Real opposite Batiquitos Lagoon. Aside from any open space parcel dedications or acquisitions, this might take the form of increased setbacks for any future project designs. At a minimum, the provisions of the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards should be followed. Water Protection (Sc.): The La Costa golf course encompasses the last reach of San Marcos Creek before it feeds into Batiquitos Lagoon. High nitrate loads, which contribute to eutrophication, are a common water-quality problem and could be exacerbated by excessive use of fertilizers in intensively managed areas such as golf courses. It is the City's understanding that landscape management practices for the golf course, particularly with regard to use of fertilizers, herbicides, and irrigation, is being carefully monitored by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) to minimize negative impacts on water quality in San Marcos Creek and Batiquitos Lagoon. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. The need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan, and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. 116 Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Most of the open space elements here will be implemented through design review. Although trails will be dedicated, it is assumed that the City will bear improvement costs that will be funded with the general obligation bond. 117 Zone 6 Open Space Summary Table 12 ZONE6 tor Preservation of Natural Resources 1b. Nature Preserves 1 c. Wawr Features 1d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 2 uclion of Resources aculture 3 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 31. Golf Courses 4 ace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pu C D E 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Riek Sc. Water Prowclion Set. AirQual' Se. Wave Erosion Open Space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone •condary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administel8d throu other Exiating Open Space 118 Constrained Open Space Future Opan Space D D D D D C CID D C D D D Zone 7 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 819 acres Opportunities for open space planning in this zone are limited because the area is predominantly committed. There are several approved tentative maps, tentative maps-in-process, and an approved Master Plan that has established and designated open space on the General Plan Land Use Map. · Open space planning for Zone 7 has been initiated and established through the Master Plan process. Long-term open space planning in this zone therefore focuses on small parcels of residual open space and on improvements or use changes to existing open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea&e 165 611 11 0 32 NIA 0 With the exception of a small area zoned for public utilities, the zone is designated Planned Community (P-C). The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because, at the time the standard was established, the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement. The Zone 7 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council resolution No. 89-424 in December 1989. The Calavera Hills Development is divided into a series of villages, some of which are already developed (e.g., Villages B, C, and D around Calavera Hills Park). The remaining villages will be developed in phases in the future. A great deal of this zone is currently undeveloped. However, extensive development activity is anticipated in the near future. 119 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Existing/ Approved Open Space: Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Canyons/Hillsides (le.): Approximately 20 acres of slopes in excess of 40 percent are found within existing open space areas. Other areas of slopes less than 40 percent also occur. School Grounds (3a.): Hope Elementary School lies in the northwest portion of this zone; the site is subject to a joint use agreement for public recreational use. Also, a future junior high school site has been identified within Village S, of the Calavera Hills Master Plan. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Existing parks in this zone (as defined by the City's Parks and Recreation Element) include: Calavera Hills Community Park 16.16 acres Existing Special Use Areas in this zone (as defined by the City's Park and Recreation Element) include: Hope Elementary School Park 2.80 acres Private Recreation Areas (3g.): A number of private recreation areas are located within this zone which are owned and maintained by homeowner associations. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Open space slopes along Tamarack A venue provide a visual amenity for the road user. Land Use Buffers (4b): A number of the villages in this zone's development pattern are separated from each other by open space buffers. According to the Facilities Management Plan, the only constrained open space in this zone consists of approximately 20 acres of slopes in excess of 40 percent. Trail Segment No. 14, and portions of Segment Nos. 9, 10, 13, 15, and 16 fall within Zone 7 (see Maps 3, 5, and 6). · Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.), Coastal sage scrub habitat is located in the south-eastern portion of this zone, and is currently designated open space on the general plan land use map. Maximizing the effectiveness of this open space as a wildlife corridor should be a priority of future planning and project design decisions. Greenways (3c.): To the greatest extent possible, future plans should provide for an open space greenway from Lake Calavera to Calavera Hills Community Park and on to the Larwin Park site. It is also proposed that a greenway be established from Lake Calavera 120 Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: V. LOCAL FACil..ITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENfATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan southward through Zones 7, 14, 15, and 16 to connect ultimately with Carrillo Ranch in Zone 18. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information be.comes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3d.): Zone 7 includes a number of important trail connections. It is proposed that Calavera Hills Community Park function as a hub for the trails in this part of the City, as well as a staging area. From the park, trails could connect northwest via Hope Elementary SchooVPark to the Larwin Park site, southwest through the existing culvert under Tamarack Avenue into Zone 14 (Segment Nos. 9, 14, and 12 on Maps 5 and 6), and west to connect with Lake Calavera in Zone 14. Another trail within Zone 7 would extend southward from Calavera Hills Community Park to Lake Calavera (Segment No. 10 on Maps 3 and 6). Many of the trails in this zone will pass through open space areas within existing developed areas. In such cases, negotiation and possible acquisition may be required to implement portions of the trail system. Trails (3d.): An additional trail opportunity beyond those identified above would begin at the mid-point of the trail (Segment 9 on Maps 5 and 6) and would connect Hope Elementary SchooVPark to the Larwin Park site, extend southward through existing approved open space, cross Carlsbad Village Drive at Chatham Road, and proceed south to connect with Trail Segment No. 15 in Zone 14 on Map 5. There is also a potential opportunity to link the trail system to the future junior high school site currently proposed in Village S of the Calavera Hills master plan. When final decisions are made regarding the location of the future school, an effort should be made to connect the trail system with the school site. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): A linear grove of mature eucalyptus trees is located south of Carlsbad Village Drive on the western edge of Zone 7. Protection of a substantial portion of this grove, for its aesthetic and scenic value, has been identified as a secondary priority in this zone. School Grounds (3L): There is already a joint use agreement with Hope Elementary School for public recreational use of open space. Implementation of the trail segment from the Larwin Park site to the school may require negotiation of a trail alignment along the edge of school district property (Trail Segment No. 9, Map 5). There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in this zone, including the future junior high school site. The need 121 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Implementation Approach: Implementation here is primarily through design review. Some trail easement acquisition is anticipated, and associated improvement costs will be funded with general obligation bond proceeds. 122 Zone 7 Open Space Summary Table 13 ZONE7 1a. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat 1 b. Natun, Pn,serves 1 c. Water Features 1 d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 1e. Ca ons/Hillsides 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 4 n S ace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pu 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sb. Fire Rill< Sc. Water Protection Sd. AjrQuar Se. Wave Erosion Ft:tM Open Space type found in this zone C D E Zone primary action priority Zone Ncondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered lhrou other rams Existing Open Space 123 Conab'ained O.,.,Space Future Open Space ?H/d'/t:tAttttt:t? C D C C C C C D D C C/E E D D CID D D D D D D D D D V. LOCAL FACil.ITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 8 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: 731 acres This zone is considered partially committed in terms of the final designation and pattern of open space. The Kelly Ranch Master Plan was approved in 1984 and includes large areas of open space. However, no tentative or final maps have been approved in this zone. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Gross Acrea&e 478 244 9 0 0 NIA The southern portion of the zone is designated as open space, reflecting the City's existing ownership of the land earmarked for improvement as Veteran's Memorial Parle. The remainder of the zone is designated as Planned Community (P-C), with the exception of a small area of R-1-30 zoning. The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because, at the time the standard was established, the existing agreements within the Kelly Ranch Master Plan for dedication of open space already met or exceeded the requirement. The Facility Management Zone Plan for Zone 8 was adopted by Council Resolution No. 89-33 in February 1989. The main private development area in Zone 8 consists of the Kelly Ranch property. Development activity is anticipated in the mid-term (three to six years from now). 124 Existing/ Approved Open Space: Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ~n Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): The extensive acreage of designated open space at the eastern end of Agua Hedionda Lagoon encompasses large areas of plant and animal life, and has excellent habitat value. In addition, land within the future Veterans Memorial Park has extensive habitat value which should be respected when the park improvement plan is developed. Nature Preserves (lb.): Portions of Agua Hedionda Lagoon have been designated as a wetlands preserve. Water Features (le.): Most of the water surface of Agua Hedionda Lagoon lies to the west of Zone 8 within Zone 1. However, Agua Hedionda Creek and the eastern wetlands area of the lagoon lie within Zone 8. At times, these areas may be subject to flooding. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): Significant bluffs exist within the proposed Veterans Memorial Park site. Bluffs also occur adjacent to portions of the lagoon. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): Extensive areas of slopes in excess of 40 percent can be found within this zone, primarily to the south of the lagoon. Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): The northern-portion of this zone is predominantly covered by wetlands and/or riparian vegetation, although in recent years the areas have not often had much surface water. The Agua Hedionda Local Coastal Plan designates these portions of wetlands/riparian areas as a wetlands preserve. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The entire area set aside for the future development of Veterans Memorial Park falls within Zone 8. The Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan defines the improvement of this area as a community park and Special Resource Area. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Agua Hedionda Lagoon is one of the City's key scenic resources. The main constrained open space resources in Zone 8 include extensive steep slopes in excess of 40 percent, the wetlands and riparian areas associated with Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Creek. and the floodway of Agua Hedionda Creek, Trail Segment Nos. 20 and 23, and a portion of Segment Nos. 24 and 28 as defined in the Carlsbad Trail System fall within Zone 8 (Maps 9 and 10). Greenways (3c); Trails (3d): The existence of wetlands, steep slopes, and City-owned parkland constrains development of a great deal of this zone. Given that these resources (as described above) are 125 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priority: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: essentially protected by the existing Kelly Ranch Master Plan for the zone and by environmental and growth management regulations, future actions with regard to open space in this zone should focus on achieving the trail system objectives.and enhancing the existing resources. The most important trail and related greenway alignment through this zone would connect from the Evans Point development ( which lies to the east of this zone in Zone 24) along a ridgeline which affords spectacular views over Agua Hedionda Lagoon to the Pacific Ocean (Segment 24 on Maps 9 and 10). Whether achieved through development project design or through any future amendment to the existing Kelly Ranch Master Plan, this trail connection should be the first priority of future open space planning, and should be accommodated within an open space greenway to the greatest extent possible. The trail should be designed to incorporate viewpoints at appropriate locations along the ridgeline. Trail Segment No. 23 runs east-west on the south side of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The preferred alignment for this trail is on the south side of future Cannon Road, adjacent to the riparian area This alignment would afford the user the best visual experience. However, further environmental review will site the specific alignment of this trail segment pursuant to the findings of the environmental analysis. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): Any beach areas alongside the lagoon should be protected as open space. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. A Land Use Concept Plan for Veterans Memorial Park (previously Macario Canyon Park) was prepared by the City in 1989. A master plan for the park site will be developed by the City's Parks and Recreation Department in the future. When developed, the park and its associated programs will be administered by the City's Parks and Recreation Department Campgrounds (3e.): The Land Use Concept Plan for Veterans Memorial Park included a small area for camping. A camping area could be a valuable addition to the recreation opportunities in the City. Since the South Carlsbad State Beach campground on the coastline provides extensive accommodations for recreational vehicles, a case could be made to provide a more simple camping facility within this area allowing interaction with the natural landscape of the region. 126 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): The aforementioned 1989 Land Use Concept Plan included a number of cultural and educational facilities. The potential for inclusion of an interpretive center, a conference center, an amphitheater, and a cultural arts center should be carefully considered when the site's master plan is prepared. Museums/Arboreta/Zoologic/Botanical (4e.): The 1989 Land Use Concept Plan for Veterans Memorial Park also included a botanical garden. The potential for inclusion of a botanical garden should be · carefully considered when the site's master plan is prepared. Implementation Approach: Design review and trail dedication are the anticipated implementation methods. Trail improvements will be funded by the general obligation bond and trail maintenance will be funded through the citywide assessment district. 127 Zone 8 Open Space Summary Table 14 ZONES 1 b. Natu18 Preserves 1 c. Water Features 1 d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 1 e. Ca ons/Hillsides 2 uction of Resources culture 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s s Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Riek Sc. WalBr Protection 5d. AirQuaJ' Se. Wave Erosion E Open Space type found in this zone C D E Zone primary action priority Zorw Ncondary action priority All'Ndy protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · adminiaterad throu rams Exiating Open Space rammed 128 Constrained Open Space Future Open Space D D D D E D D D C/E D D D E D D D D D Zone 9 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan Major Developments: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 522 acres This zone includes a mixture of areas which have already been developed, areas for which approved development plans exist, and areas for which there are no current approved development plans. It is therefore considered partially committed in tenns of future open space designations. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea&e 208 106 64 0 40 23 81 The Zoning Map includes a large area of open space overlaying the mouth of Batiquitos Lagoon. Most of the remainder of the zone is designated as Planned Community (P-C), Residential Mobile Home Park (RMHP) (reflecting an existing land use), and commercial, which applies to a small area south of Poinsettia Drive which is zoned commercial. The growth management 15-percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because, at the time the standard was established, the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement. The Zone 9 Local Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 89-232 in July 1989. The proposed major amendment, MPl 75(0), would require an amendment to the Zone 9 LFMP. The Rosalena community, Lake Shore Gardens Mobile Home Parle, and Poinsettia Village (CT 81-6, a commercial development) are the major existing projects in this zone. 129 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: A portion of the Rosalena project, overlooking the lagoon, has already been developed. The Master Plan for the remainder of the developinent is currently being reviewed by the City for a major amendment (MP175(D)). Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): Batiquitos Lagoon is one of the City's key natural resource areas supporting a diversity of plant and animal life, and habitats. The shoreline and coastal waters are important for certain bird species, including the California Brown Pelican (listed as endangered by both state and federal agencies). Nature Preserves (lb.): Batiquitos Lagoon is an ecological preserve. The Batiquitos Lagoon is subject to an enhancement project which offers to restore continuous tidal action within the lagoon without significantly effecting the existing habitat values. The Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement project is anticipated to begin in Fall, 1993 and be completed by Spring of 1995. Water Features (le.): Batiquitos Lagoon is one of the key water features in the City. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): There are some high bluffs along the north shore of the lagoon. The northern stretch of coastline in Zone 9 also includes bluffs. · Wetlands (lf.): Portions of the shoreline of the lagoon contain wetland resources. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (Jb.): The state beaches along the coastline are defined by the Parks and Recreation Department as Special Resource Areas for public recreation. Trails (Jd.): There is an existing public trail, including a viewpoint, located along the bluffs to the west and south of the existing developed portion of the Rosalena project Campgrounds (Je.): The southern portion of the South Carlsbad State Beach campground falls in Zone 9. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Carlsbad Boulevard is designated as a scenic corridor. Existing open space alongside the Boulevard serves to enhance this function. Gateways (4d.): The entrances to the City along Carlsbad Boulevard and 1-5 are both surrounded by open space, which serves an important function as a greenbelt separating the City from Encinitas to the south. 130 Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Water Protection (5c.): There is a small sedimentation/detention basin, west of the existing developed portion of the Rosalena project, which falls within the existing open space area of this zone. Bluffs Subject to Wave Erosion (Se.): The coastal bluffs in the northern portion of this zone are subject to wave erosion. The water body and wetlands associated with Batiquitos Lagoon are constrained resources. Other constrained resources include the steep slopes associated with bluffs on the coastline and the lagoon, plus the coastal beaches. Trail Segment No. 41 and portions of Segments Nos. 39A, 40, and 40A fall within Zone 9 (see Map 15). Greenways (3c.): The most important future open space action in this zone will focus on achievement of a north-south open space greenway corridor. The greenway would accommodate. the proposed north-south trail segment which traverses this zone. Because of topographical constraints and land ownership patterns in this area, the corridor should be located on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard adjacent to or close to or within the right-of-way in order to take advantage of views out over the ocean. There is currently a level of uncertainty as to the delineation of some of the future land uses in the coastal strip west of 1-5 in Zones 9, 22, and 3. Consequently, it is somewhat difficult at this time to precisely define the most appropriate location for the north-south greenway which should connect from Batiquitos Lagoon to Cannon Road. Future decision-making regarding land use in this portion of the City must give attention to the issue of providing an effective connection for the greenway as it passes from one zone to the next. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3d.): There are existing tentative proposals for north-south trail segments to run close to the coastline in Carlsbad. Both the Carlsbad Trail System (see Trail Segment 40, Map 15) and the regional trail planning effort, which focuses on possible use of the Oceanside to San Diego railroad right-of-way, suggest the implementation of a north- south system. An essential difference between the two proposals is that the Carlsbad Trail System advocates dirt trails, while the regional trail effort is focused on a paved long-distance bikeway conforming to Caltrans standards. Both types of trails should be accommodated in the planning for this zone. Although the regional trail has always been 131 V. LOCAL FACil...ITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: discussed as having an alignment close to and parallel with the railroad, it may be possible in this zone to accommodate both trails in the greenway corridor adjacent to Carlsbad Boulevard as discussed above. The future trail system additions in this zone should connect to the existing east-west public trail which runs just south of the completed homes of the Rosalena development (see Segment 41, Map 15). This existing trail segment features a viewpoint with a dramatic panorama of both the lagoon and the ocean. The future trail system additions in this zone should allow for pedestrian and bicycle connection to the commuter rail station north of Poinsettia Drive, which may become part of the proposed Oceanside to San Diego commuter rail service. It should also be stressed, with regard to trails in this zone, that the intent of the City's long-range trail planning efforts has been to identify the primary connections in a City-wide trail system. Local project design should incorporate secondary trail connections throughout future developments to facilitate access from the development to the main trail connections. Trail Segments Nos. 40A and 39A should also be accommodated in the planning for this zone (see Map 15). Land Use Buffers ( 4b.): The open space in this zone forms an important buffer between development on one hand, and the coastline and the lagoon on the other. This function should be enhanced, where possible, by future open space designations. Gateways (4d.): The function of the open space around Carlsbad Boulevard and 1-5 as gateways to the City should be protected and enhanced in future development proposals. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): Protection of Batiquitos Lagoon and enhancement of resources in the lagoon, as well as expansion of buffers for sensitive resources, should be a priorities in this zone. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): Any beaches, bluffs, or banks associated with the lagoon or the coastline which would not be protected by existing regulatory provisions should be incorporated into the open space system, where possible. Scenic/Cultural/Educational ( 4a.): Carlsbad Boulevard is already a popular scenic drive with enhanced landscaping through the Village area in Zone 1, plus wide setbacks, and an unusually wide median with natural vegetation in the southern portion of the City. Orientation of open space in this zone should aim to enhance the quality of the view from the boulevard. 132 High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACil..ITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Air Quality (Sd.): To the extent that future trail system/greenway additions in the zone will allow for pedestrian and bicycle connections to the future commuter rail station north of Poinsettia Drive, the open space will serve to encourage use of mass transit, and reduce the number of local traffic movements to connect to the mass transit system. This open space would, therefore, be serving an indirect but tangible function in improving air quality. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The coastal beaches are Special Resource Areas for public recreational use, as identified in the City's Parks and Recreation Element The City should continue this cooperation with the State's Parks and Recreation Department to enhance recreational opportunities within these areas. Except for the trails, which will be dedicated with city responsibility for some improvements and maintenance, the open space elements in this zone will be implemented through project design review. 133 Zone 9 Open Space Summary Table 15 2 3 4 5 C D E ZONE9 1 a. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat 1 b. Nature Preserves 1 c. WalBr Features 1 d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 1 e. Ca ons/Hillsides 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Gl89nwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds Golf Courses ace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pu 4b. L.ancl Uie Buffers/Entries for Public Health and Safe Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection Sd. Airauar Se. Wave Erosion Open Space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone Ncondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu rams Exiating Open Space rammed 134 Conatrained Open Space Future Open Space D D D D C D D D D D C C Zone 10 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 766 acres This zone is considered partially committed in terms of defining the final delineation of open space. Toe City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acreaee 144 573 0 0 10 NIA 39 Zone 10 is designated as Planned Community (P-C). The growth management 15 percent open space standard does not apply in this zone because, at the time the standard was established, the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement At the time growth management was approved, the La Costa golf course was counted as open space for this zone. As the golf course was approved as open space in Zone 10 at the time growth management was approved, the golf course will continue to receive credit as open space under this plan. The Zone 10 Facilities Management Plan is in the initial planning stage. The Fieldstone Company's La Costa Northwest Master Plan will guide development in this zone. A master plan for this zone is currently being prepared for this zone. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (ta.): The riparian areas contained within existing open space designations have value in preserving plant, animal life, and habitat values. 135 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: Canyons/Hillsides (le.): Existing open space designations include small areas of steep slopes. Riparian Areas (lg.): Existing open space designations incorporate some riparian habitat areas. Golf Courses (3f.): La Costa golf course makes up most of the open space within this zone. Scenic/Cultural/Educational ( 4a.): The La Costa golf course has value as a scenic open space resource. Land Use Buffers (4b): The existing pattern of open space designations in the zone serves to provide open space buffer strips between projected development areas. According to the Zone 10 constraints mapping (1991), there are approximately 56 acres of slopes in excess of 40 percent, 3 acres of riparian areas, and 118 acres of floodplains considered constrained. Trail Segments Nos. 33 and 45, and a portion of Segment No. 34 fall within Zone 10 (see Maps 13, 14, and 17). Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): Perhaps the most important goal for open space in this zone is the achievement of a greenway corridor extending from the City of San Marcos on the east, through the Carrillo Ranch area in Zone 18, to Alta Mira Park in Zone 20, with a connection to the Alga Norte Park site within this zone (see Trail Segments 33 on Maps 13 and 14). As always with the alignment of future trails, the intent is to place as much of the trail within open space corridors rather than alongside roadways or in the midst of development A southern spur of the greenway and trail corridor should be aligned to extend southward from Alga Norte Park to Alga Road (Segment 45 on Maps 14 and 17) where possible. Where possible, it is intended that this alignment take advantage of the extensive view opportunities over the La Costa golf course and beyond to Batiquitos Lagoon and the ocean. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the planning department The _ maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): The greenway corridor described above would form part of a potential wildlife corridor from a drainage network which extends from the City of San Marcos to the La 136 High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Costa golf course, and continuing on to Batiquitos Lagoon. The greenway should be planned and designed so as to enhance this function. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.); Land Use Buffers (4b): The development of a greenway through the zone may also, in places, serve to enhance a scenic corridor along the future alignment of Carrillo Way. Gateways ( 4d): There is potential for the establishment of an open · space gateway around the future intersection of Poinsettia Drive and El Camino Real. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The future site of Alga Norte Park, as identified in the Parks and Recreation Element, lies within the northern portion of this zone, and must be accommodated in the ultimate development plan for the area. Design of the park site should accommodate the greenway described above. Site planning and design of this facility will be administered by the Parks and Recreation Department School Grounds (3a): There may be potential in the future to establish joint use agreements at school sites in this zone. Assessing the need for, and negotiation of, any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department Implementation Approach: Except for the trails which will be dedicated with City responsibility for maintenance and liability, and improvements the Parks and Recreation Department intends to implement, the open space elements in this zone will be implemented through project design review. 137 Zone 1 O Open Space Summary Table 16 ZONE10 Ooen Space tor Preservation of Natural Resources 1a. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat 1 b. Nature Preserves 1 c. Water Features 1 d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 1e. Canyons/Hillsides 1f. Wetlands 1 a. Riparian Areas 2 Ooen Space for Manaaed Production of Resources 2a. Forestrv/Aariculture/Aauaculture 2b. Water Management 2c. Commercial Fisheries 2d. Mineral Resources Exiating Open Space 3 Ooen Space tor Outdoor Recreation lProarammed and u,-,roarammed) Constrained Open Space Future Open Space D D D C C C D D D D 3a. School Grounds E l-____ sb_. __ Pu ....... bl ... ic_P ... ark_s/Rec __ rea_ti_on_A_re_as _____ ~--------t----------3c. Greenwavs 3d. Trails 3e. Camoorounds D 3f. Golf Courses ?t:itWftftfatfrWttHit c 3a. Private Recreation Areas D 3h. Eauestrian Facilities D 4 Ooen Soace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pumo1es 4e. Museums/Arboreta/Zooloaic/Botanical D s Doan Space tor Public Health and Safetv 1---.;;;.Sa;;;;._...;Haza;..;;;;;;=rdo=u.;;;.s.;..;A.;..;;re""as~----------+--------~-= D D Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection Sd. Air Quality Se. Wave Erosion t=~ttN Open Space type found in this zone C D E Zone primary action priority Zone secondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other D D D rams 138 Zone 11 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 2,118 acres Portions of this zone are already developed. Other areas are still being studied in order to determine future land uses. Therefore the zone is considered partially committed with regard to the final delineation of open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map , and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea&e 309 1619 60 0 88 NIA 42 Almost all of this zone is designated as Planned Community (P-C). Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15 percent open space performance standard. The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 11 was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 88-46 in February 1988. The Fieldstone Company currently owns most of the remaining undeveloped property in this zone. However, the southern undeveloped area includes a small number of other development interests including the majority of non-residential property in the zone owned by M.A.G. Properties. It is anticipated that the southern portion of this zone will be developed within the next three years, and the Fieldstone property within three to six years. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (lL): San Marcos Creek and the lands adjacent to it form one of the key natural resource units in the City. 139 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Water Features (le.); Canyons/Hillsides (le.): San Marcos Creek passes through the most dramatic portion of San Marcos Canyon in Zone 11. Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): San Marcos Creek contains a significant corridor of riparian vegetation. There is also a riparian corridor along Encinitas Creek which extends northeast from Stagecoach Park. School Grounds (3a.): A substantial area of existing open space in this zone is set aside for the future development of La Costa High School. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Stagecoach Park is a 28- acre community park. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): San Marcos Canyon is one of the most distinctive landscape features in the City, a key scenic resource. Hazardous Areas (5a.): San Marcos Canyon contains steep slopes. The canyon also functions as a floodway corridor. Water Protection (5c.): An area in the eastern part of this zone is owned by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District and used for operation of a water reservoir. According to the Local Facilities Management Plan, environmentally constrained open space in this zone includes approximately 154 acres of slopes in excess of 40 percent, 6 acres of riparian vegetation, 2 acres of wetland, and 21 acres of floodplain. Trail Segments Nos. 47, 48, 52, 53, 54, 55, 55A, 56A, 57 A, and 58A fall within Zone 11 (see Maps 17, 18, 21 and 23). Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Nature Preserves (lb.): The large undeveloped portion of this zone northwest of San Marcos Canyon contains high-quality coastal sage scrub which is habitat for the California gnatcatcher. (The California gnatcatcher has been officially proposed for federal endangered status.) It is possible that a portion of this area may be set aside as a preserve for the gnatcatcher. As part of development of this area, approval of the plans for the widening of Rancho Santa Fe Road could require the dedication of portions of this area as mitigation for impacts to gnatcatcher habitat within other parts of Zone 11. The establishment of this preserve will be addressed in the City's Habitat Management Plan, as well as in a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) designed specifically for the Rancho Santa Fe Road widening program. It will also be subject to negotiations with State and Federal regulatory agencies. In addition to this potential preserve, open 140 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan space planning for Zone 11 should pursue expansion of the buffer zone around other existing natural habitat areas. Greenways (3c.): There is aii opportunity to connect a number of greenways through this zone. San Marcos Canyon should be connected to El Fuerte Road in the northwest of the zone and also eastward under or across the future alignment of Rancho Santa Fe Road, to the boundary with San Marcos. From the top of the hill to the east of Rancho Santa Fe Road another greenway should connect southwest to the intersection of La Costa Avenue and Camino De Las Coches. The existing open space which follows east-west along a drainage in the southern part of the zone should form a greenway connecting to the future high school site. As part of development of this area, should a portion of the property known as "Rancheros", located in the northwest portion of this zone, be set aside as mitigation of coastal sage scrub habitat for the Rancho Santa Fe Road realignment and widening, a greenway and trail should be provided around the mitigation site. The Comprehensive Open Space and Conservation map depicts a conceptual greenway, running east- west, across the Rancheros site. It is understood that the location of the greenway/trail is flexible, and should ultimately be aligned with the northern edge of any preserve that is established. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3d.): A number of important trail connections occur within Zone 11. Commencing at La Costa Meadows Elementary School, a trail connection (Segment 47 on Maps 14 and 17) should be made southeast to San Marcos Canyon and then generally follow the north edge of the canyon to a staging area near Rancho Santa Fe Road. The trail would then cross San Marcos Creek and continue around the south edge of the canyon before turning east towards a connection with the City of San Marcos Trail System. The maintenance and liability of the trail segments, and the open space system of San Marcos Canyon, should be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad or such other organization deemed appropriate by the City, such as a conservancy agency associated with the Habitat Management Plan. In the north of the zone, consideration should also be given to a trail around the preserve area described above. In the south of the zone, Stagecoach Park should form a hub for the trail system with connections leading northeast to join with the City of San Marcos Trail System (Segments Nos. 55 and 57 A on Map 23), and southeast and southwest to join the City of Encinitas Trail System. A small segment of trail should also cross the zone in the extreme southeastern comer (Trail Segment 58A on Map 22) providing 141 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: a connection between trails in the Cities of Encinitas, San Marcos and the County of San Diego. Trail segments 57 A, 58A and the east-west portion of segment 55 have been designated for equestrian use, as well as for use by pedestrians and bicyclists (see maps 22 and 23). These equestrian links will provide regional connections to the Cities of Encinitas and San Marcos and the County of San Diego. Gateways (4d.): Both the entrance to and exit from Carlsbad along Rancho Santa Fe Road occur within Zone 11. Consideration should be given in project planning and design for establishing open space gateways marking the entrance to Carlsbad as seen from this roadway. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): There is a mature stand of riparian woodland immediately to the northeast of the intersection of La Costa Avenue and Camino De Las Caches. This area is already protected under open space but an additional buffer around the woodland would enhance its continued biological value. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): Protection of hillsides towards the horizon on the east side of Rancho Santa Fe Road should be considered as a secondary opportunity for open space in this zone. School Grounds (3a.): Negotiations with the school district should address the incorporation of a trail segment within the design for the future high school site. The segment would run southward and have particular merit in terms of providing safe pedestrian and bicycle access to the school from Encinitas, where much of the school's enrollment is located. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Stagecoach Park may need some minor retrofitting in order for it to function as a trail staging area. Equestrian Facilities (3h.): The trail connection proposed in the southeast extremity of this zone from the City of Encinitas to the County of San Diego and City of San Marcos (Segment 58A on Map 22) should allow for equestrian use as the trails in both of the adjacent communities are specifically designed for equestrian as well as pedestrian and bicycle use in this area. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Securing an open space corridor around portions of the rim of San Marcos Canyon, and allowing safe public access into these areas to enjoy the aesthetic amenity of the canyon should be pursued where possible. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. The need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. 142 Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACil..ITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the City's Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department This is one of the more complicated zones. Some of the open space elements will be obtained through design review and the Habitat Management Plan, most likely through dedication. Improvement costs will be funded by a project-specific assessment. The trail segment in this zone is lengthy and will require some easement purchase and public improvements to be funded by general obligation bond monies. Trail maintenance will be funded through the citywide assessment district A few of the elements will be private responsibilities. 143 Zone 11 Open Space Summary Table17 2 3 ZONE 11 1 b. Nature Preserves 1 c. Water Features 1 d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks uction of Resources uaculture 2c. Commercial Fisheries 2d. Mineral Resources 3a. 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas Existing Open Space Conatrained Open Space Future Open Space D D D D 3c. Greenwa s ttlilff'::iti:'lll'Itf:iti -----'----..... ------------+--------+-------- 4 s :IW.l ta t C D E 3d. T rai Is 3e. Cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Riek Sc. Water Protection Sd. AirOuar Se. Wave Erosion Open Space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone aecondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other D D D C D C D D rams 144 Zone 12 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 669 acres Development plans have been approved for the entirety of this zone; it is therefore fully committed in terms of delineation of the future pattern of open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The · following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea&e 96 512 2 0 41 NIA 18 This zone is designated Planned Community (P-C). Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15 percent open space performance standard. The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 12 was adopted, as amended, by City Council Resolution No. 90-264 in August 1990. The Arroyo La Costa Master Plan comp~s the only remaining major development planned for this zone. Development is anticipated in the short term, over the next three )'ears. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): Existing open space plans include provision for protection and enhancement of a 41-acre riparian corridor running from northeast to southwest through the middle of the Arroyo La Costa project Several sensitive native plant species, including Del Mar Manzanita, will be preserved within open space just to the east of El Camino Real. An existing oak grove will be preserved and enhanced. However, when preservation is not possible, individual oaks should be replaced at a 4:1 ratio or better. 145 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: Private Recreation Areas (3g.): The Arroyo La Costa Master Plan provides for a community recreation center and daycare facilities. This facility will occupy approximately 7 acres and will include a regulation size swimming pool and tennis courts, plus other recreational amenities. A number of open space lots are also to be located in the project. The main constrained open space resources in the zone are riparian vegetation (13 acres) and steep slopes in excess of 40 percent (2 acres). Trail Segment No. 51 running from east to west passes through Zone 12 (see maps 20 and 21). The developer has proposed a number of secondary trails within the project area which will be implemented as part of the Arroyo La Costa Master Plan. The Arroyo La Costa Master Plan gives a valuable case study in terms of the implementation of the Carlsbad Trail System by the private sector. The developer's incorporation of the trail connections, called for in the Carlsbad System, can be used as a model for future development in the City, with regard to the provision of secondary trails connecting throughout the community. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): The hillsides visible from El Camino Real should be preserved in natural open space to the greatest extent possible. Trails (3d.): The City should ensure that the requirements for implementation of the Carlsbad Trail System through the Arroyo La Costa Master Plan are fully met, including connection to the north side of Olivenhain Road in the southwest comer of the zone. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through "-dditional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): The City should monitor the natural resource enhancement plans specified in the Master Plan to ensure continued compliance. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.); Gateways (4d.): The open space areas proposed for retention alongside El Camino Real are valuable in enhancing the effect of an open space gateway into the City from Encinitas. High Priority Implemented School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to 146 Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for, and negotiation of, any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department. These elements will be obtained through the 15 percent set-aside requirement, and maintenance costs will be funded by the citywide assessment district and by project-specific assessments. Some minor trail improvement costs will be funded with general obligation bond proceeds. 147 Zone 12 Open Space Summary Table 18 2 4 s ZONE12 Plant/Animal Life/Habitat Nature Preserves 1 c. Water Features 1 d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks Ca ons/Hillsides 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds Private Recreation Areas uestrian Facilities for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sb. Fire Riak Sc. Water Protection 5d. AirQu . 5e. Wave Erosion Open Space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone secondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administentd throu other rams Exiating Open Space rammed 148 Conetrained ()pan Space Future Open Space C D D D D E E D D D D D D D D D D D Zone 13 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments:· Development Status: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 679 acres Because of the limited status of approved master plans or proposed development projects in this zone, it is considered not committed in terms of the definition of future open space. The City's General Plan designates this for nonresidential reserve and open space. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea~e 245 0 48 0 0 NIA 386 The General Plan Land Use Map indicates open space use for the lands south of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, and also for a 39-acre "L-shaped" area often referred to as the ''flower fields" which is north of Palomar Airport Road and east of Paseo Del Norte. The 39-acre "L-shaped" flower field is also indicated as open space on the Zoning Map of the city. The open space area to the south of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, as shown on the General Plan Land Use Map, is indicated on the Zoning Map as a Public Utility Zone. Development within this zone is required to meet the requirements of the growth management 15 percent open space performance standard. The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 13 has been submitted to the City for technical review. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (Carltas Company) encompasses the entire zone, with the exception of the SDG&E property north of Cannon Road. The plan is in process and has not yet been approved. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is in process. 149 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Existing/ Approved Open Space: Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: The areas mapped as existing and/or approved open space in this zone are taken from the General Plan. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.): Existing open space designations encompass the beaches, bluffs and banks of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): There are some steep slopes (over 25 percent) on the south side of the lagoon. Forestry/Agriculture/Aquaculture (2a.): A portion of this zone is subject to the Williamson Act and includes the 39-acre flower field referred to earlier. The 39-acre flower field is designated as permanent open space. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Existing open space in this zone includes the 92-acre Hub Park site. Scenic/CulturaVEducational ( 4a.): The 39-acre flower fields which encompass by the open space area in the south of this zone, are a highly valued feature of Carlsbad's landscape. Constrained open space within this zone coincides with the open space shown on the General Plan. Two segments of the Carlsbad Trails System, Nos. 21 and 22, traverse the designated open space south of Agua Hedionda Lagoon (see Map 9). In the extreme northwest comer of the zone, it is important that a sufficiently wide open space corridor be secured for possible future placement of a trail along the full length of this zone on the south side of the lagoon. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.); Scenic ( 4a.): Securing open space areas which provide maximum waterside public access should be the first priority in this zone. While existing open space designations on the General Plan Land Use Map adequately cover most of the water's edge along the lagoon, there is a small area at the northwestern comer of the zone where only a narrow strip of shoreline would be protected under the current open space designations. Additionally, it should be noted that the Zoning Map does not clearly indicate open space along the strip of land on the edge of the lagoon. It is possible that SDG & E may not consider open space as the permanent use for this area. It would also appear that parts of this shoreline may provide suitable locations for commercial/recreational uses which could take advantage of the water's- edge location. An essential proviso of any such development would be the need for secured public access along the shoreline. Agriculture (2a.): This zone includes a substantial area of agricultural lands, much of which is currently held under an Agricultural Preserve Contract (Williamson Act). The land is used primarily for growing flower crops for the production of bulbs. As a result, the area 150 Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan is often host to a dramatic display of color, an aesthetic event which is highly valued by many of Carlsbad's residents and visitors. A primary priority for open space in this zone should therefore focus on the preservation of as much of the flower fields as possible, with particular emphasis placed on the west and south-west sloping areas visible from I- 5, Palomar Airport Road, and Paseo Del Norte. Operation of agricultural activities within an urban context is often troublesome. For example, common agricultural practices such as the use of chemical herbicides/pesticides, the use of machinery, and noisy activity early in the day are normally incompatible with adjacent residential development On the other hand, public access may adversely impact agricultural activity. The aesthetic significance of the flower fields suggests that support from the city in terms of maintaining the viability of this particular agricultural use would be appropriate .. Trails (3d.): Accommodation of the Carlsbad Trail System should be a priority for open space in this zone (Segment Nos. 21, 22, and 28, Maps 9 and 12). The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Water Features (le.); Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Recreational use of the lagoon is currently constrained on a number of counts. The City has placed water-recreation use restrictions on Agua Hedionda Lagoon east of 1-5. These use regulations divide this portion of the lagoon into three parts, with jet-ski use permitted in the northwest area, water-skiing allowed in the mid-section, and sailing in the eastern area. There is also a limit on the number of jet-skis allowed on the water at any one time. Another major constraint is the limited boat launching opportunities. Although privately-operated boat launches exist on the north side of the lagoon at present, no publicly-operated boat launch facilities exist Likewise, while public access to the lagoon is available, special circumstances make it difficult to get to the lagoon. Since much of this lagoon is already more intensively developed than the City's other lagoons, it may be appropriate for additional public water recreation to be accommodated here. The south shoreline in Zone 13 could provide one or more locations for a public water access. However, it should first be determined whether or not the environmental sensitivity and recreational capacity would safely accommodate increased use. Trails (3d.): In addition to the primary trail system, a special opportunity exists for the addition of a secondary trail loop which would allow the public to view the flower fields. There can be problems 151 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: associated with public access close to agricultural activities, but, if these potential conflicts could be resolved, such a trail could be quite popular. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): It may be possible for the City to develop some kind of interpretive facility related to the flower growing activities in this area At its most simple, such a facility could merely consists of interpretive signage along a trail. At a more complex level, there could be an interpretive building where programs such as classes regarding floriculture could be held. A facility like this could possibly be combined in some way with an operational building for the flower growing activity itself, perhaps with the leaseholder for the flower fields also operating a small visitor center. In such a facility, interpretive activities could be combined with the sale of produce from the fields, such as bulbs and cut-flowers as well as garden-related produce. It should be noted that the State of California anticipates ultimate ownership of all or portions of the lagoon, including the shoreline which would be improved with a shoreline trail and an interpretive center, probably on the north shore. (The center would not necessarily fall within this zone, however.) Gateways (4d.): Many people visiting the City exit I-5 eastward on Palomar Airport Road. From this approach, the flower fields immediately to the north of Palomar Airport Road serve a function as a visual gateway to the City. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Most of the elements here will be obtained through project design review and the 15 percent set-aside requirement Private property owners, the State, and the City will be responsible for maintaining various elements in this zone. 152 Zone 13 Open Space Summary Table 19 ZONE13 2 3 rammed and U 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Antas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses 4 n ace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pu C D E 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Gntenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sb. Fint Risk Sc. Water Protection 5d. AirQu · Se. Wave Erosion Open Space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone secondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administentd throu other rams 153 Existing Open Space rammed Constrained Open Space Future Open Space C C ?t?t:tftitik'f'f=J=t'l'l t=tiTJ?liN.¢1?1\Jf\ C C C D D D E D D D D D D D D D C D D D V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 14 Gross Area: Open Space Zone Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: 821 acres There are no approved development plans for this zone and it is therefore considered not committed in terms of the delineation of open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea1:e 253 516 0 0 42 NIA 10 The zoning designation for this zone is Limited Control (L-C). Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15-percent open space performance standard. The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 14 states that the performance standard requirement for this zone is approximately 96 acres. According to the zone plan, the unconstrained open space acreage within the City-owned property around Lake Calavera totals approximately 187 acres, and therefore, no additional 15-percent performance open space is required in the zone. The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 14 was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 90-24 in February 1990. As noted above, according to the zone plan, no additional open space is required in this zone beyond the Lake Calavera property and any environmentally constrained resources, as defined by the City's growth management program. There are no major developments currently proposed, except for a City- sponsored golf course which is presently undergoing environmental review. 154 Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan There are no approved master plans for this zone. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): As natural habitat for plant and animal life, the existing open space around Lake Calavera has considerable value. In addition to the riparian vegetation and other resource values related to the lalre, the slopes above the lake support the California gnatcatcher, a species currently proposed for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act · Water Features (le.): Lake Calavera, a man-made water body, falls in the northeast comer of this zone. This very beautiful lake is the centerpiece to a large City-owned property. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): There are some limited areas of steep slopes ( over 25 percent) contained within the existing designated open space area. Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): The open space in this zone contains one of the most significant stands of riparian vegetation in the City. School Grounds (Ja.): The open space polygon roughly in the mid- point of the zone is reserved for a proposed high school. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (Jb.): The 253-acre open space area around Lake Calavera is designated as a Special Resource Area in the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan. Golf Courses (3f.): A substantial proportion of this zone, occupying the northeast comer of the city around Lake Calavera, is owned by the City and is currently intended for development as a public golf course facility. The northeast terminus of the trails system would be located within the boundary of the golf course property, enjoying the amenity value of Lake Calavera itself -one of the City's most scenic lakes. The proposed golf course is still not a certainty (as of this writing), as existing studies are reviewing the environmental and economic feasibility of the proposal. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Lake Calavera is one of the most scenic resources in the City. According to the Facilities Management Plan, there are 58 acres of slopes in excess of 40 percent in the zone. The lake occupies 24 acres. The wetland/riparian conidor in the northeast comer of the zone is also a constrained resource area. Trail Segment No. 15 (see Maps 5, 6 and 10) and a portion of Segments Nos. 10 (Maps 3 and 6) and 16 (Map 6) as described in the Carlsbad Trail System fall within Zone 14. 155 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Secondary Open Space Action Priority: Plant/Animal life/Habitat (la.): The area around Lake Calavera fonns one of the key nodes for wildlife in the City. A corridor connection from this area leading southwest, connecting to the Agua Hedionda Creek system, is a key wildlife and habitat objective. Water Features (le.): The Lake Calavera drainage is a significant stream corridor. Portions of the Carlsbad Trail System are intended to follow alongside the drainage (located so as not to adversely impact any sensitive natural resources). In conjunction with the open space priority accorded to the trail system, the Lake Calavera drainage should be an open space priority for this zone. Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): Although a substantial footage of trails is planned for this zone, the trail segments do not coincide with existing open space land use designations. The primary objective for open space planning in this zone should be to maximize the open space corridors within which the trail system will be aligned. It should particularly be noted that the alignment of Trail Segment No. 15 as it moves north from the future intersection of El Camino Real and Cannon Road was delineated so as to take advantage of some significant viewpoint opportunities (see Maps 5, 6, and 10). Detailed site-planning analysis and subsequent development design should incorporate these opportunities into the open space and trail corridors, where possible. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Lake Calavera is one of the most picturesque landscape features in the City. Whether or not the golf course proposal is carried out, the utmost care should be given to protecting the visual amenity of this resource and the land surrounding it. A corollary to the protection of the aesthetic values is the development of the public access trails and viewpoints so that residents can enjoy the benefits of City ownership of the lake. Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): Site layout and design for the Lake Calavera area must provide the greatest possible protection for the wetland and riparian resources. There is also a small riparian vegetation corridor extending roughly northward from the future intersection of El Camino Real and Cannon Road (Map 10). Enhancement and extension of the riparian system along this drainage should be achieved where possible. 156 High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department. This zone may require most of the City acquisition cost budget. This cost will be funded by the G.O. Bond. Open space and trail maintenance will be funded by the citywide assessment district. 157 Zone 14 Open Space Summary Table 20 ZONE14 uaculture 2b. 2c. Commercial Fisheries 2d. Mineral Resources 3 ace for Outdoor Recreation Pro 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses 3 . 4 O n S ace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pu s C D E 4a. Scenic/CUiturai/Educationai 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection Sd. Air Qual' Se. Wave Erosion Open Space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone secondary action priority Already protected I.ow priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other rams Existing Open Spece 158 Constrained OpMSpece Future Open Space D C D D D D D D D D D D D C D 1) Zone 15 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACll..ITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENf ATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 1,551 acres Only a small portion of this zone is developed, and there are no current approved development plans; therefore this zone is considered not committed in tenns of the delineation of future open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea~e 234 1273 19 14 0 NIA 11 Zone 15 has a variety of zoning designations, including Limited Control (L-C), Residential Mobile Home Park (RMHP), Residential Agricultural (R-A), Residential Estates (R-E), and a small area of commercial. Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15 percent open space performance standard. The Zone 15 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council resolution No. 90-101 in April 1990. Major developments which have been proposed in the past include the Carlsbad Highlands, Sycamore Creek, and Rancho Del Cerro projects. Tract 82-12 (Carlsbad Highlands) has an old approved tentative map; Tract 85-25 (Rancho Del Cerro) has a tentative map in process; and Tract 83-36 (Sycamore Creek) has an approved final map. No development activity is anticipated within the mne in the near tenn. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Water Features (le.): Short reaches of Agua Hedionda Creek are included in existing open space in this zone. Squires Dam is also covered by an existing open space designation (it is owned by the Carlsbad Municipal Water 159 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: District). These features, combined with the preserve described below, begin to form the backbone of a significant continuous wildlife and habitat system based primarily on the water drainage pattern of this area. Nature Preserves (lb.): The Dawson Los Monos Canyon Reseive, a component of the University of California Natural Reserve System, occupies 163 acres of Zone 15. The reserve is managed as a " ... refuge for plants and animals once abundant throughout the area and a laboratory for studying the natural systems now threatened beyond the boundaries of the reserve. "36 Canyons/Hillsides (le.): Existing designated open space includes substantial areas of steep slopes and hillsides. Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): There is an extensive riparian system in Zone 15, some of which falls within existing open space areas. According to the Local Facilities Management Plan, there are approximately 94 acres of slopes in excess of 40 percent, 32 acres of riparian vegetation, 42 acres of floodplain, and 17 acres of permanent water body contained within the zone. Trail Segment No. 25 (see Maps 6 and 10), and a portion of Segment No. 26 (see Maps 10 and 11) fall within Zone 15. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): Open space for the protection of biological resources will be an important priority in this zone, both in terms of proposed open space corridors oriented around the natural drainages and through the definition of a buffer for the Dawson Los Monos Canyon Reserve, which lies on the eastern boundary of the City. Water Features (le.): Much of the proposed open space system in this zone is focused around the pattern of stream and creek drainage corridors. These features are generally well protected by environmental regulations, but it should be recognized that the natural topography of the landscape in this zone is strongly defined by the drainages, and the open space system is intended to protect that pattern. Buffers should be added alongside drainage corridors where possible. Greenways (3c.): A series of greenway corridors should cross this zone. These greenways will function as biological corridors as well as trail corridors for recreation access. The primary greenway should focus on an Agua Hedionda Creek tributary located in the west of the zone just south of the future alignment of Cannon Road. The second greenway will run north-south along the eastern boundary of the zone 36oawson Los Monos Canyon Reserve. Information leaflet published by the University of California, 1989. 160 Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: .J V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan and along the western boundary of the Dawson Los Monos Canyon Reserve. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3cl.): Trails that run alongside riparian areas or the Dawson Los Monos Canyon Reserve could negatively impact those areas, so careful site planning and design will be required to avoid potential problems. At the time of preparation of this plan, property owners in Zone 15 desired the portion of Trail Segment No. 26, located in Zone 5, moved to the east so that the connection in Zone 15 could be made farther east than currently planned. Consideration should be given to move the trail east, if at the time of specific site plan review, the City detennines it is feasible to move the trail, from a biological and engineering standpoint. Nature Preserves (lb.): The potential for establishment of buffers around the Dawson Los Monos Canyon Reserve (which is administered by the University of California) should be explored, particularly around the point at which the Reserve and the open space protecting riparian corridors in the zone intersect Water Management (2b.): It is possible that when portions of this zone are developed, flood control improvements required so that the Agua Hedionda Creek drainage can accommodate increased storm runoff. The design of any storm-water management systems should emphasire retention and detention basins, both to reduce downstream peak flows and also to maximire groundwater replenishment, thereby enhancing the long term viability of the riparian vegetation. Any maintenance road access to serve water management improvements could potentially be integrated with the trails system, thereby effecting, through dual use, savings in both capital and long-term maintenance expenditures. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Agua Hedionda Creek supports one of the best preserved riparian systems in Carlsbad. Preservation of the drainage corridor should be encouraged. Land Use Buffers (4b): The establishment of greenways along the drainage corridors through this zone could form the basis of open space buffers separating future neighborhoods within the zone. Gateways (4d.): Future alignment of Cannon Road is projected to extend through the northern portion of Zone 15, connecting eastward to the City of Vista. This will form a major entry point into Carlsbad. 161 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: Protection of an area of open space within the viewshed of the future roadway as it enters Carlsbad would form an open space gateway between the two cities. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the City's Parks and Recreation Department Most of the elements here will be achieved through design review and dedication under the 15-percent set-aside requirement Except for the trails, most maintenance will be funded by project-specific assessments. 162 Zone 15 Open Space Summary Table 21 2 ZONE15 Ooen Soace for Preservation of Natural Resources 1 e. Canvons/Hillsides 1f. Wetlands 1 g. RiDarian Areas Ooen Soace for ManaOAd Production of Resourcel!I Exiating Open Space Conatrained Open Space =■= FutuN Open Space C C C 2a. Foreatrv/Aariculture/Aauaculture D t--=2;:;b·~-W=a.;:te;;..r.;.;;M;;;;;ana:.=lae~m.;.;;e~nt.;.,_ _______ -+_------+----------lr-- 2c. Commercial Fisheries D 3 4 5 C D E 2d. Mineral Resources D Ooen Soace for Outdoor Recreation lProararnmed and Unoroarammed) 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwavs 3d. Trails 3e. Camoarounds 3f. Golf Courses 3g. Private Recreation Areas 3h. Eauestrian Facilities Ooen Soace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational PulD099S 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries · 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gateways 4e. Museums/Arboreta/Zoolocic/Botanical n Soace for Public Health and Safetv Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Riek Sc. Water Protection Sd. AirQualitv Se. Wave Erosion Open Space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone NCOndary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other rams 163 E E D C D D D D C D D D D V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 16 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: 415 acres There are no approved development plans for this zone and it is therefore considered not committed in terms of delineation of future open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Gross Acrea~e 125 0 0 290 0 NIA The General Plan Land Use Map indicates Planned Industrial (P-M) use of the zone with the exception of open space areas. The entire zone is classified Planned Community (P-C). The 15 percent growth management plan open space performance standard does not apply to this zone because, at the time the standard was established the zone was already developed and/or met or exceeded the requirement The zone is already considered to meet the City's open space requirements based upon existing development approvals. The Zone 16 Facilities Management Plan is in technical review at this time. There are no major developments in this zone. The Carlsbad Airport Business Center, a major industrial development, lies just to the south within Zone 5. The zone is undeveloped. There are no tentative maps in process. The delineation of existing approved open space is drawn from Carlsbad Airport Business Center (SP 200). 164 Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Water Features (le.): Portions of the Agua Hedionda Creek drainage system lie within existing open space in this zone. ·This system forms one of the best preserved habitats in the City, supporting a variety of plant and animal life. The existing open space delineation also forms a good buffer to the Dawson Los Monos Canyon Reserve. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): There are drainages in the northwest comer and along the southern edge of this zone. There are some steep slopes ( over 25 percent) contained within the existing open space delineated in these areas. · Wetlands (lf.); Riparian (lg.): The existing open space delineation encompasses the major riparian system which falls in this zone. The constrained lands within this zone focus primarily on the drainage corridor which traverses the zone from east to west close to the southern boundary of the zone. Segment No. 26 (see Maps 10 and 11) of the Carlsbad Trail System, passes through the zone, taking advantage of the designated open space corridor along the drainage course. The detailed alignment and design of the trail should avoid adverse environmental impacts to wetland resources and riparian habitat along this drainage. Plant/Animal life/Habitat (la.): The open space, as proposed, would be quite effective in providing for wildlife corridor connections along the stream network, connecting in particular to the Squires Dam and Dawson Los Monos Canyon Preserve areas. The greater the buffer area around the riparian habitat, the more effective the wildlife corridors will be. Establishment of wildlife road-crossing opportunities where the drainage crosses El Fuerte Road and Faraday Avenue will be instrumental in enhancing the viability of the wildlife corridors. Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): The open space, as proposed, would permit the passage of the trail system through the zone within an open space greenway corridor. Any future additional open space negotiations should focus on expanding the width of the open space system around the trail segment The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. 165 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Water Management (2b.): It is possible that, when portions of this zone are developed, the Agua Hedionda Creek drainage system may require improvements to accommodate increased storm runoff. The design of any storm water management systems should emphasize retention and detention basins, both to reduce downstream peak flows, and also to maximize groundwater replenishment, thereby enhancing the long term viability of the riparian vegetation. Any maintenance road access to serve water management improvements could potentially be integrated with the trail system, thereby effecting, through dual use, a savings in both capital and long-term maintenance expenditures. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Agua Hedionda Creek supports one of the best preserved riparian systems in Carlsbad. The development of a greenway system aligned along the drainage corridor would offer substantial scenic and educational amenity values. The design of any public access alongside the creek should optimize scenic and educational benefits, while at the same time, preserving the natural resource value of the corridors. Land Use Buffers (4b): The establishment of greenways along the drainage corridors through this zone could also form the basis of open space buffers designed to separate future residential development adjacent to the mne (notably in Zone 15) from proposed industrial development within this zone. Gateways ( 4d.): The future alignment of Faraday A venue is projected to run through the middle of the zone, connecting eastward to the City of Vista. This will form a major entry point into the City of Carlsbad. Protection of an area of open space within the viewshed of the future roadway as it enters Carlsbad would form an open space gateway between the two cities. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Implementation Approach: Other than the trails, the open space elements here will be implemented through design review of private projects. 166 Zone 16 Open Space Summary Table 22 2 3 4 s - C D E ZONE16 1 b. Nature Preserves 1 c. Water Features uction of Resouroes uaculture 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses Private Recreation Areas uestrian Facilities for Aesthetic Cultural and Educational Pu 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s Museums/Arboreta/Zoo . c/Botanical ace for Public Health and Safe Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection 5d. AirQuar Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone aecondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio . administered lhrou other rams Exlatlng Open Space OMS 167 Constrained Open Space Future Open Space ftill=tJ=JAtc.l/H?IIJI D C D C C C D D D D D D D D D D D V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 17 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: 593 acres There are no approved development plans in this zone and it is therefore considered not committed in tenns of the delineation of future open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea~e 175 255 0 0 0 NIA 163 Zone 17 is designated Limited Control (L-C). Development within this zone is must meet the requirements of the growth management 15 percent open space performance standard. There is no Local Facilities Management Plan for this zone, but a plan is in the initial planning stages. There are no proposed developments at this time. The Bressi Ranch is the major property ownership in this zone. NIA There are no existing open space areas in public ownership or secured through approved development plans in this zone. Steep slopes ( over 25 percent) are the primary constraint in this zone. Trail Segment No. 35 is proposed to run north from Carrillo Way connecting to Palomar Airport Road at the future intersection of 168 ....I _., Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Secondary Open Space Action Priority: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: V. LOCAL FACil..ITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Melrose( see Maps 11 and 14). The east-to-west Segment No. 34 will form a major connection from Canillo Ranch, to the future Alga Norte Park site (see Map 14). Plant/Animal life/Habitat (la.): Wildlife corridor functions should to be addressed as an important component of a greenway defined for the southern part of this zone. The site planning and design for this greenway will need to examine the location off acilities for public access so as to not impact natural resource values. The greenway design should incorporate riparian enhancement where appropriate. Canyons/Hillsides (le.); Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): There is a series of small canyons which extend perpendicular to the east side of El Camino Real. Where possible, these should be preserved in natural open space as an aesthetic amenity visible from the roadway. Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): The east-to-west Trail Segment No. 34 should be located within an open space corridor which would reach from the City boundary with San Marcos, (there is also an open space corridor in this valley in San Marcos) west to the Alga Norte Park site, and ultimately onward to the Zone 19 Park site, Alta Mira Park, and via a northward spur, to Veteran's Memorial Park in Zone 8. This greenway corridor should be the primary focus for open space in this zone (Segment 35 on Maps 11 and 14). An additional greenway corridor should be planned to connect from Palomar Airport Road and Trail Segment No. 26 southward along the east side of the zone. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department.· The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Land Use Buffers/Entries (4b.): Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real are two· of the most heavily traveled routes in Carlsbad. The expansion of open space within the viewsheds of these designated scenic roadways should be considered when land use plans are defined for this zone. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. 169 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 18 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: 906 acres Because of the limited extent of approved development plans for this zone it is considered not committed in terms of final open space areas delineation. It should be noted that the Rancho Carrillo Master Plan, which will define the general pattern for open space in this zone, is currently in process. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea&e 139 505 24 216 16 NIA 6 The north portion of this zone is designated for industrial use. The remainder is designated Planned Community (P-C). Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15 percent open space performance standard. The Local Facilities Management Zone Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 91-76 in March 1991. The Rancho Carrillo Master Plan encompasses most of this zone. The Rancho Carrillo Master Plan is in process at this time. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Water Features (le.); Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): There is a well preserved drainage network which flows broadly east to west through the zone (leading beyond the zone to the south through the La Costa golf course to Batiquitos Lagoon). This includes substantial amounts of riparian vegetation. 172 Constrained Open Space Per City Growth . Management Plan:. Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The existing open space in this zone includes the site of the future Carrillo Ranch Community Park site. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): The 10.5-acre Carrillo Ranch Community Park site is owned by the City and includes the historic ranch house and associated structures, which are important cultural resources in Carlsbad. The 10.5-acre Carrillo Ranch site was recently designated as an historic site by the National Register. Museums/Arboreta/Zoologic/Botanical (4e.): The Carlsbad Arboretum Foundation has for some time been advocating development of an arboretum and bird sanctuary adjacent to the Carrillo Ranch Community Park site. Although a conceptual arboretum plan has been prepared by the Foundation (dated June 18, 1988), as the Foundation does not own property in Zone 18, no formal application has been made to the City, and as of this writing, the City has taken no action on the proposal .. The main constrained resources in this zone are the water features and vegetation associated with the drainage network passing through the zone. Trail Segment No. 36 (see Map 14) and a portion of Segment No. 34 fall within Zone 18. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): The greenway proposed for this zone should be aligned so as to incorporate the drainages and associated riparian corridors which contain important biological resources. Maintaining the viability of these corridors for a wildlife movement should be a priority for this zone and would require that provision be made to preserve and enhance continuous natural vegetative cover along the greenway. The environmental analysis for future Melrose Avenue should address whether a safe wildlife crossing is warranted where proposed Melrose A venue crosses the riparian corridor in this zone. Water Features (le.): Natural east-to-west streams and drainage corridors should form the core of the greenway system though this zone. In this way the ultimate pattern of open space in the zone will serve to preserve both the water features themselves and also the natural water-detennined form of the landscape. School Grounds (3a.): The General Plan indicates an elementary school will be located in this zone. There is a particularly rich opportunity in this zone for the interaction of open space and recreational amenities such as the future Carrillo Ranch Community Park site and the trail system, natural and cultural resource conservation, and the proposed school. The City should work closely with the San Marcos School District on development of site plans in this area. 173 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: Greenways (3c.): The most important opportunity for open space in this zone is the establishment of a greenway which would connect from the border with the City of San Marcos to the Carrillo Ranch Community Parle site and continue on westward connecting to the Alga Norte, Zone 19, and Alta Mira Parle sites. The alignment of the greenway should connect to the open space corridor in the City of San Marcos just south of Palomar Airport Road, then follow along the drainage which leads to the Carrillo Ranch Community Park site. From the ranch the greenway would continue westward along the valley to Zone 17. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3d.): An important trail connection (Segments 34 and 36) is proposed to lead through the greenway described above, providing recreational access from the City of San Marcos trail system (which also connects to Viewpoint Park in San Marcos) to the Carrillo Ranch Community Park site and then westward beyond this zone connecting to the Alga Norte, Zone 19, and Alta Mira Park sites, with spurs connecting to Veterans Memorial Parle and Batiquitos Lagoon. Scenic/Cultural/Educational ( 4a.): The Carrillo Ranch Community Parle site constitutes a potentially significant cultural and educational resource feature in this area of the city. Conservation and historic interpretation of the ranch is clearly a high priority for the zone. Gateways ( 4d.): There is a significant valley drainage which lies just to the south of Palomar Aitport Road at the eastern boundary of the City. Protection of this valley as open space at the municipal boundary would serve to provide a gateway, marlcing the transition from the City of San Marcos to Carlsbad. The City of San Marcos has protected much of this valley as open space, including the San Marcos trail system. Nature Preserves (lb.): It is possible that part of the Carrillo Ranch Community Parle site could include an area set aside for the preservation, study and interpretation of the area's natural resources. Riparian Areas (lg.): There is a substantial riparian corridor which generally traverses the zone in an east-west direction, passing just to the north of the Carrillo Ranch Community Parle site. This resource will essentially be protected through the requirements of the City's growth management planning, but any connective links between stands of extant riparian vegetation should be incorporated into the open space 174 High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan plan for the zone and should be enhanced to restore continuous riparian cover. The riparian corridor should define the alignment of the greenway through this zone. Trails within the greenway will need to be planned and designed so as to avoid adverse impacts on the quality of the biological resources. · Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.), Museum/Arboreta/ Zoologic/Botanical (4e): The original entrance structure to the Carrillo Ranch house currently is on Palomar Airport Road. If the ultimate widening of the roadway would impact this gateway structure efforts should be made, if possible, to preserve and relocate it Current plans for the Palomar Airport Road widening include relocating the entry structures to the south. Due care will be taken when relocating the structures. It is possible that at sometime in the future, a cooperative program involving the Carrillo Ranch Community Parle site and an arboretum, museum, or such other facility, incorporating historical, .visual and biological resources could be combined with the interpretation of an early-California agricultural history area Agricultural practice would principally serve an interpretive and educational function. Land Use Buffers ( 4b ): The current boundary of City-owned the Carrillo Ranch Community Park site may not provide an adequate distance between some of the structures and adjacent private property. Therefore, an additional strip of land may be secured around the ranch to adequately buffer the ranch, both visually and physically, from future development in order to preserve its historic integrity. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.):The City-owned approximate IO-acre the Carrillo Ranch Community Park site will be developed into a public park. The Parks and Recreation Element identifies both the existing approximate 10-acre parcel and approximately 9 adjacent acres to be acquired in the future as a total 19- acre community park. It will be important for careful coordination to occur in the development of the park site. Plans and designs for the community park should be coordinated in such a way so that the school, the park, and the greenway can interact symbiotically with the historic and natural resources of the area. Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department 175 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Implementation Approach: This is another complicated zone. Most of the open space will be obtained through dedication, with maintenance funded by project-specific assessments. The Park and Recreation Department already intends to implement a couple of the elements, and a joint-use agreement with the School District needs to be negotiated. Trail maintenance will be funded through the citywide assessment district. 176 Zone 18 Open Space Summary Table 24 1 2 3 4 ZONE18 Exlatlng Open Space Open Space for Preservation of Natural Resources 1 a. PlanU Animal Life/Habitat 1 b. Nab.Ire Preserves 1 c. Water Features 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses Private Recreation Areas uestrian Facilities for Aesthetic CulbJral and Educational 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. GrNnbelt 4d. Gatewa s Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Riek Sc. Water Protection Sd. AirQu . Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone aecondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other 177 Conatralned Open Space Future Open Space r:rmnrttNQ.ttmrrrm::: Jl'f,f']ttt&'@tiliJf f D D D D C/E D D D D D D D D V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 19 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: 1,572 acres There are approved development plans for this zone and it is therefore considered fully committed in terms of delineation of the open space system. The A viara Master Plan and City's General Plan designate land uses throughout this zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are from the current Aviara Master Plan: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea&e 841 635 55 0 12 NIA 29 Most of the zone is designated as Planned Community. Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15-percent open space performance standard. The Zone 19 Local Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council resolution No. 9322 in December 1987. The A viara community is the major development project within this zone. Portions of the A viara community are currently under construction, and others are completed. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Water Features (le.); Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.); Wetlands (lf.): The eastern basin of Batiquitos Lagoon and its associated wetlands, plant and animal life and habitat values, beaches and banks, are incorporated into the existing open space in this zone. The existing open space also includes approximately 45 acres of trees. 178 Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Nature Preserves (lb.): Batiquitos Lagoon is owned and managed by the State of Calif omia as an ecological preserve. Canyons/Hillsides (le.): Approximately 240 acres of natural slopes are set aside in the existing open space areas. School Grounds (3a.): A 12.4-acre elementary school site has been designated for the zone. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): A community park site has been dedicated as part of the approved development plans. Trails (3d): Approximately six miles of trails have been incorporated into the development plans for the A viara project These include the primary trails connections described in the Carlsbad Trail System (segments 42, 43, and 44 maps 15 and 16). Golf Courses (3f.): An 18-hole, 172-acre private championship golf course is located in the three north-to-south trending valleys of the A viara development Private Recreation Areas (3g.): There will be a number of private recreation areas in the zone. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): The Lagoon forms one of the key scenic amenities in the City. Greenbelt (4c.): Batiquitos Lagoon functions as an open space buffer between Carlsbad and Encinitas. Gateways (4d.): Batiquitos Lagoon forms a key open space gateway marking the transition from Encinitas to Carlsbad along 1-5. Hazardous Areas (5a.): Steep slope areas and the Batiquitos Lagoon floodway are contained within existing open space areas. Constrained open space resources in the zone include slopes greater than 40 percent, wetlands, floodways, and permanent water bodies (Batiquitos Lagoon). Trail Segments Nos. 43,44, and a portion of Segment No. 42 fall within Zone 19 (see maps 15 and 16). Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): The Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement project is a coordinated effort between the City, State and Federal Wildlife agencies and offers to restore continuous tidal action within the lagoon without significantly effecting the existing habitat values. This action would enhance the resource value of the lagoon by restoring a marine ecosystem, providing a diverse range of intertidal slopes, maintaining the existing coastal salt marsh and brackish marsh, 179 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priority: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: and providing suitable nesting habitat for special and endangered species. The project will also supply beach quality sands to nourish the shoreline. Implementation of the project, which is one of the most significant open space actions for this zone, is anticipated to begin in fall, 1993 and be completed by spring of 1995. Greenways (3c.): The northernmost portion of this zone includes open space which will form a part of the major east-west greenway which is proposed to cross the City. Site planning and design for this portion of the open space in Zone 19 should provide for the necessary connection to the green way in Zones 20 and 21, north of Zone 19. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation be.comes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Trails (3d.): One of the City's more scenic trail opportunities lies along the north shore of Batiquitos Lagoon. Improvements for the trail system include staging areas at both ends of the lagoon, an outdoor classroom on a wooded promontory toward the west end of the lagoon and picnic areas. A handicapped-accessible trail should connect from the western staging area to the outdoor classroom. Implementation of the proposed trail-system must ensure that an adequate connection is made between the north shore trail and the proposed trail along Batiquitos Drive. It is also important that adequate and safe connection is made from the eastern end of trail developed by the Aviara community to El Camino Real and then along El Camino Real as it reaches the east end of the lagoon. Scenic/Cultural/Educational ( 4a.): The trail along the north shore of Batiquitos Lagoon allows public access to one of the most scenic resources in the City. Future improvements to the trail should provide both scenic overlooks and educational interpretive facilities to enhance the utility of the trail. Gateways (4d.): Ensuring that the view of Batiquitos Lagoon from 1-5 and from El Camino Real should be a continuous focus of any planning and design decisions. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and 180 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Implementation Approach: The State will implement one of the elements here, and greenways will be achieved through dedication of the 15-percent set-aside requirement, with an associated project-specific maintenance district funding maintenance costs. Trail improvements will be funded with general obligation bond monies and maintained using the citywide assessment district funds. 181 Zone 19 Open Space Summary Table 25 2 C D E ZONE19 Nature Preserves 1c. Water Features 1d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks 1e. ca ons/Hillsides 1f. Wetlands 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s 4e. Muaeums/Arboreta/Zoo Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection 5d. AirCuar Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone aecondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other rams Existing Open Space 182 Constrained Open Space Futu,- Open Space C C C C C C D C D C C/E C/E D C D C D CID D D D D Zone 20 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 764 acres Although there is an approved tentative map for the Cobblestone Sea Village development, this only occupies a small proportion of the zone. The Balance of the zone has no approved development plans and therefore the zone, as a whole, is considered not committed in terms of the final delineation of open space areas. It should be noted that the Zone 20 Specific Plan, which will define the general pattern for open space in this zone, is currently in process. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The· following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Gross Acrea~e 16 718 0 0 30 (Floating Acreage) NIA Zone 20 is primarily designated for either residential uses or as Limited Control (LC). Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15-percent open space performance standard. The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 20 was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 88-322 in September 1988. The only major active development in the zone is Cobblestone Sea Village, which has an approved tentative map. However, a specific plan and environmental impact report for the majority of this zone is currently under preparation and several tentative maps are being processed by the City. - Development in this zone is anticipated in the mid-term, three to six years from the present date. 183 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Existing/ Approved Open Space: Management Plan: Per City Growth Constrained Open Space Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Canyons/Hillsides (le.): Existing open space areas consist of significant hillsides, including portions of the scarp face clearly visible from Palomar Airport Road. Also, a canyon in the extreme west part of the zone, which is incorporated into the existing open space. Riparian Areas (lg.): A portion of the existing open space in the northwest comer of the zone includes riparian vegetation. School Grounds (3a.): Two school sites are proposed for this zone. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The future Alta Mira Community Park site will be located in this zone on land already owned by the city. Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): Existing open space within this zone would accommodate for portions of the Carlsbad Trail System to be incorporated. Hazardous Areas (Sa.): Significant areas of steep slopes (over 25 percent) are also found within existing open space areas of this zone. According to the Local Facilities Management Plan, 48 acres of slopes in excess of 40 percent, and 11 acres of riparian vegetation occur within this zone. Trail Segments Nos. 30 and 37, and a portion of Segments Nos. 29 and 31 fall within Zone 20 (se.e maps 12 and 13). Plant/Animal life/Habitat (la.); Canyons/Hillsides (le.); Scenic (4a.): Retention of the north-facing slopes visible from Palomar Airport Road as open space will serve a variety of purposes including provision of cover for migrating wildlife, preservation of significant canyons and hillsides in their natural condition, and provision of visual connection to natural open space from Palomar Airport Road, one of the City's busiest arterial highways. Portions of these slopes fall into Zone 5, but their tops, in most cases, lie within this zone. Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): The open space system in this zone should allow for the incorporation of Trail Segments Nos. 30 and 37, and a portion of Segments Nos. 29 and 31 (see maps 12 and 13). The major east-west greenway which would extend from the City of San Marcos to Alta Mira Park would pass the northern area of this zone. The design for Alta Mira Park, which will be located within this zone, should provide for the necessary trail connections through the park site. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further 184 Secondary Open Space Action Priority: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: hnplementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENfATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. In general, trails are to be located within open space corridors separated from roadways. Additionally, where feasible, trails are not to be located within major powerline easements. Within Zone 20 there are approximately 50 property owners with relatively small holdings and numerous environmental constraints. It is understood that flexibility should be given within this zone for use of the setback along Poinsettia Drive and a major north-south powerline easement for trail corridors. This would not be the preferred option, and should be recommended only after determining other alignment$ are not feasible because of environmental constraints, economic hardship reasons, site design factors, or other such reasons as may be determined by the Planning Department.The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Scenic (4a.): A number of scenic pockets of open space occur along the future alignment of College Drive/ Alga Road. Alga Road is already designated a scenic drive through the A viara community, thus preservation of these pockets of open space would extend further to the north the scenic quality of the road Land Use Buffers/Entries ( 4b.): Enhanced setbacks along Poinsettia Drive should be considered a secondary priority in this zone, particularly if a portion of the Carlsbad Trail System is aligned alongside the roadway. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Dedication of the 15-percent set-aside lands will be the primary method for obtaining open space here, although some purchase of trail easements are anticipated. Maintenance will be funded primarily through project-specific assessments, except for trails maintenance which will be funded by citywide assessment. 185 Zone 20 Open Space Summary Table 26 2 ZONE20 1 a. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat 1 b. Nature Preserves 1c. Water Features 1d. 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Graenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds Golf Courses • Private Recreation Areas 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land U18 Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatew s Sb. Fire Riek Sc. Watar ProlBction Sd. AirQu . Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone prima,y action priority Zone eeconda,y action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other rams Existing Open Space 186 Constrained Open Space Future Open Space C D D D D C/E C/E D D D D D D C D D D D Zone 21 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 262 acres There are no approved development plans for this zone and it is therefore considered not committed in terms of delineation of future open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad 0 242 0 0 20 NIA Zone 21 has a variety of zoning designations, primarily limited control (LC) and residential zones. Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15-percent open space performance standard. The Zone 21 Local Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 91-307 in September 1991. There are no existing or proposed major developments in this zone at this time. Development activity in this zone is not anticipated in the near or mid term. School Grounds (3a.): Aviara Oaks Elementary School is located in the southern portion of this zone. The oak woodland in the southwest part of the zone is constrained open space. Determination of other constraints may be made when the facilities management plan for the zone is prepared. 187 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: A portion of Segment No. 32, as defined in the Carlsbad Trail System falls within Zone 21 (see map 13). Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): There is potential for establishment of a major greenway corridor containing a significant cross-town, east-to-west trail connection within this zone. It would extend from the intersection of the future alignment of Carrillo Way and El Camino Real west-northwest toward the Zone 19 park site. This greenway and trail linkage should be the top open space priority in this zone. Within Zone 21, the conceptual alignment of the greenway/trail corridor, as conceptually mapped, appears to follow the proposed future alignment of Poinsettia Lane. It is intended that the greenway/trail corridors be located separate from (not adjacent to) arterial or other major roadways, unless factors preclude such separation. The alignment of the greenway/trail within this zone should not be construed as coincident with the required arterial setback along future Poinsettia Lane. Due to the number of property owners within Zone 21, it is understood that flexibility should be given within this zone for the use of setbacks along major arterials for the trail corridor. As stated above, this would not be the preferred option, and should be recommended only after determining that other alignments are not feasible because of environmental constraints, economic hardship reasons, site design factors, or other such reasons as may be determined by the Planning Department. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. The maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System will be the responsibility of the City of Carlsbad. Scenic ( 4a.): The Poinsettia Lane corridor offers scenic view opportunities and could be developed throughout its length as a particularly attractive drive. The portion of the roadway which passes through the Aviara community, just west of this zone within Zone 19, has already been developed with unusually wide setbacks to take advantage of this viewshed opportunity. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Riparian Areas (lg.): The oak woodland in the southwest part of this zone is constrained and should be preserved. Establishment of buffers for this resource would allow its incorporation into the greenway discussed below and is therefore considered to be a secondary priority for this zone. Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): A spur greenway and trail connection should be established to extend southward from the major east-to-west greenway, extending across the northern part of the zone to include the oak woodland corridor in the southwest of the zone and providing a trail connection to A viara Oaks Elementary School. 188 High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Land Use Buffers/Entries (4b): Extra wide setbacks along Poinsettia Lane should be a secondary priority in Zone 21. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Dedication utilizing the 15-percent set-aside requirement will be the primary method used in these mnes. Project-specific and citywide assessments will apply here for maintenance. 189 Zone 21 Open Space Summary Table 27 2 5 C ZONE21 t/Animal Life/Habitat Nature Preserves 1 c. Water Features uction. of Resources uaculture 3b. Public Parks/Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. cam rounds 3f. Golf Courses 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Uae Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatew s 4e. Mu1eums/Arboreta/Zoo Sb. Fire Riek Sc. Water Protection 5d. AirQu . Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone aecondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administentd throu other rams Existing Open Space 190 Constrained Open Space Future Opan Space D D D D E E D D D D D D D D D D D Zone 22 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 420 acres Only a portion of this zone has been developed, therefore this zone is considered not committed in terms of delineation of future open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea&e 52 98 107 6 11 62 84 The zoning designations within Zone 22 are complex, and include industrial, commercial, office, residential, mobile home park, and public utility zones. Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15-percent open space performance standard. The Zone 22 Local Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council resolution No. 88-428 in December 1988. Two projects with approved final maps are located within this zone CT- 81-5A (Occidental Jewett), and CT-81-6A (Poinsettia Village). No major projects are anticipated for construction in the near future. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks (ld.); Hazardous Areas (Sa.); Bluffs Subject to Wave Erosion (Se.): The open space in this zone includes the ocean beaches and bluffs. Part of the coastal strip of existing open space includes slopes in excess of 40 percent 191 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Wedands (lf.): Existing open space in this zone includes small areas of fresh water marsh and salt water marsh located in the north- central portion of this zone. Riparian Areas (lg.): Existing open space in this zone includes some riparian scrub located in the north-central portion of this zone. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): The Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan identifies the coastal beaches as Special Resource Areas available for public recreation. Campgrounds (3e.): The South Carlsbad State Beach campground occupies much of the coastal open space existing in this zone. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): The coastline in general, and the lands around Carlsbad Boulevard -a designated scenic highway -in particular, constitute valuable scenic resources within the existing open space in the City. Land Use Buffers/Entries (4b.): The westward approach to Carlsbad Boulevard on Palomar Airport Road is an important gateway to the coastline. Furthermore, the open space around the Carlsbad Boulevard/Palomar Airport Road intersection currently provides a broad scenic panorama when travelling west from 1-5. According to the Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 22, 14 acres of steep slopes and 5 acres of floodway are found within this zone. Trail Segment No. 39, and a portion of Segments Nos. 27, 40, and 40A as defined in the Carlsbad Trail System fall within Zone 22 (see maps 12 and 15). Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): There is clear potential for the alignment of a north-south greenway between Ponto and Carlsbad Boulevard, containing a trail connection along or parallel to the railroad right-of-way. This trail connection could become part of a regional connection from Oceanside to San Diego as well as serving the local residents. Open space would be added alongside or removed from the railroad right-of-way in order to enhance the trail-user experience above that of being immediately adjacent to train traffic. The design of a north to south open space corridor should be a primary concern of any plans to realign the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Carlsbad Boulevard; any intersection plans should also address bicycle circulation from the bike lanes on Palomar Airport Road to the proposed north-south trail connection. Similarly any plans for the right-of-way along Carlsbad Boulevard should address open space uses. The greenway described above could provide for separation of commuter and high-speed bicycle use on one hand and other trail users 192 Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENf A TION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan on the other hand. Given the number of bicycle clubs that practice in this area, and the triathlon events held in the city, a separate bike path in this area could be important. For some time, the city has been trying to coordinate with the State an excess right-of-way study for unused public-owned land along Carlsbad Boulevard. However, it has been recognized that some more comprehensive study of land use throughout this zone may be warranted. In either case, any such studies that are conducted should include the greenway and trail concepts described above as key issues. A second greenway and trail linkage within this zone could connect along Poinsettia Lane in order to effect trail access from the beaches and the coastal corridor greenway discussed above to the trail segment, connecting Alta Mira Park site and Batiquitos Lagoon. This connection would also provide access to and from the existing travel serving facilities north of Poinsettia Lane. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department. Trails (3d.): A connection for the citywide trails system should be negotiated along the right-of-way for Poinsettia Lane west from the railroad and through the State campground, taking advantage of the beach access stairway down the cliffs to the beach. Scenic/Cultural/Educational ( 4a.): Carlsbad Boulevard is a designated scenic highway and an additional open space corridor on either side of the roadway could be secured to enhance this function. Land Use Buffers/Entries (4b): Ocean views along Palomar Aiiport Road should be protected to ensure that the route functions as a gateway to the coastline. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Dedication utilizing the 15-percent set-aside requirement will be the primary implementation method used in this zone. Project-specific and citywide assessments will apply in this zone for maintenance. 193 Zone 22 Open Space Summary Table 28 1a. 1b. 1c. 1d. 1 2 2c. 2d. 3 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f. 4 4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. s Sa. Sb. Sc. 5d. Se. -YAM i:i ');: C D E ZONE22 Plant/Animal Life/Habitat Nature Preserves Water Features s/Bluffs/Banks Hillsides ction of Resources Commercial Fisheries Mineral Resources n S ace for Outdoor Recreation School Grounds Public Parks/Recreation Areas Greenwa s Trails Cam rounds Golf Courses E ueatrian Facilities n S ace for Aesthetic Cultural and Educational Pu Scenic/Cultural/Educational Land Use Buffers/Entries Greenbelt Gatewa s Muaeums/Arboreta/Zoo Hazardous Areas Fire Riek Water Protection AirQuar Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone •condary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio . administered throu other Existing Open Space rammed 194 Conatrained Open Space Future Open Space D D C D C C D C D D E C/E C D D D D D D C D D D C Zone 23 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 283 acres This zone is undeveloped and there are no approved development plans. Therefore the zone is considered not committed in terms of delineation of future open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Gross Acrea&e 0 96 187 0 0 NIA The entire zone is designated Planned Community. Development within this zone must meet the requirements of the growth management 15-percent open space performance standard. The Zone 23 Local Facilities Management Plan is in the initial planning stage. There are no developments currently planned for this zone. The major property owner is Carlsbad Partners. There are no master plans or tentative maps in process; no development activity is anticipated in the next half decade. There is no existing or approved open space for this zone. 195 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: The zone includes extensive areas of slopes in excess of 40 percent, a small area of freshwater marsh, and a corridor of riparian habitat along the west side of El Camino Real which extends from the city boundary with the City of Encinitas northward to Batiquitos Lagoon and is commonly referred to as "Green Valley." Trail Segment No. 50, which is defined in the Carlsbad Trail System falls within Zone 23 (see maps 16 and 20). Plant/Animal life/Habitat (la.); Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.); Scenic/Cultural/Educational ( 4a.): It should be noted that the Local Coastal Program (LCP) currently calls for a minimum a 50-feet buffer alongside the riparian habitat corridor in this zone. Any additional strips of land between El Camino Real and the riparian corridor buffer should be a priority for open space designation if they are not protected from development by inclusion in environmentally constrained areas or the buffer. The constrained open space acreages estimated for this zone are for use in developing plan implementation programs only. The constrained open space acreages found in Tables 1 and 3, and in Appendix J, and not to be used to establish "minimum" constrained land acreages for this zone. Actual constrained land acreages shall be determined by detailed environmental and project review. Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): An open space corridor should be secured for the passage of Trail Segment No. 50 as it moves south from the intersection of La Costa A venue and El Camino Real to the Green Valley riparian corridor which runs along the west side El Camino Real (see maps 16 and 20). Once the trail has reached the west side of the riparian corridor, ensuring an adequate open space corridor for the trail segment through this zone will be important, but can probably be achieved through alignment of the trail within a planning buffer along the edge of the environmentally constrained lands. Maximizing the biological buffer adjacent to the trail will also enhance the trail experience by reinforcing the natural quality of the greenway and isolating it from future development The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better infonnation becomes available through additional field work, further environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department Gateways (4d.): Protection of open space alongside El Camino Real to fonn a gateway into the City from Encinitas should be included in the land use designations for this zone. Plant/Animal life/Habitat (la.): Expansion of open space as a buffer along the riparian corridor in this zone should be a priority. Protection of the entire hillside along the western edge of the zone 196 High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: Implementation Approach: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan should also be a priority from a wildlife habitat perspective because of the cover afforded by the hillside vegetation. ffillsides (le.): Most of the hillside area along the western edge of this zone has slopes in excess of 40 percent and is therefore protected from development. Ensuring that all hillsides remain in open space should remain as a secondary priority. Water Management (2b.): The design of any storm water management systems necessary for development of this zone should emphasize retention and detention basins and other strategies such as french drains to reduce downstream peak flows and also to maximize groundwater replenishment, thereby enhancing the long term viability of the riparian vegetation. Trails (3d.): The two parking areas near the red barn on the southwest comer of El Camino Real and La Costa Avenue are adjacent to the riparian corridor and could be the core of a secondary staging area for the trail system. Although the ultimate land use for the property at this major intersection may be commercial, this would not preclude establishment of a secondary staging area. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): Protection of the hillsides visible from El Camino Real will provide scenic amenity. The City of Encinitas is interested in developing a trail which would connect westward from the northwest comer of Zone 23 (see map 16). The site design for this zone should accommodate the necessary connections for this trail linkage. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Dedication utilizing the 15-percent set-aside requirement will be the primary method used in these zones. Project-specific and citywide assessments will apply here for maintenance. 197 Table 29 .ZONE23 3b. Public Park&'Recreation Areas 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails cam rounds 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s 4e. Museums/Arboreta/Zoo s Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Risk Sc. Water Protection Sd. AirQu . Se. Wave Erosion Zone 23 Open Space Summary Existing Open Space Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone Ncondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administel'lld throu rams 198 Conatrained Open Space Future Open Space E E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 Zone 24 Gross Area: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 202 acres Zone Open Space Status: Part of the zone is already developed; most the remainder of the zone is covered by tentative maps, currently in process, and is therefore considered partially committed in tenns of the delineation of future open space areas. General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other 0 182 0 0 0 NIA 20 The primary zoning designation is Limited Control (L-C). Development within this zone is required to meet the growth management 15-percent open space performance standard. The Zone 24 Facilities Management Plan was adopted by City Council Resolution No. 88-437 in December 1988. The Evans Point development. which will occupy most of the zone adjacent to El Camino Real, is in the process of obtaining development approvals. The Eagle Canyon project was approved in 1991. Most of the zone south of Camino Hills Drive is already developed. · -Both the YMCA and Evans Point development projects (in between Camino Hills Drive and Cannon Road) are slated for development in the near future. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.): Existing open space in this zone encompasses a small portion of an existing eucalyptus woodland. 199 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WNE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: Canyons/Hillsides (le.): A significant portion of the western side of the zone includes a ridgeline and related hillsides, some of which exceed 40 percent, and are therefore already protected from development Additionally, the hillside area between 25 and 40 percent slope has been preserved pursuant to the Agua Hedionda Local Coastal Program. Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.): The strip of eucalyptus woodland within the existing open space designation provides some visual amenity to the view from El Camino Real. The Zone 24 Facilities Management Plan identifies 8 acres of slopes in excess of 40 percent and 9 acres of riparian vegetation. The Carlsbad Trail System indicates that Segment No. 24 would pass through this zone within the Evans Point development (see map 9)and that a viewpoint will be included in the Evans Point development Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.), Wetlands (lf.): The area to the north of the riparian scrub in this zone has been identified as disturbed wetland. This area is considered constrained and has been included in the open space system of the Evans Point project. The eucalyptus woodland which lies to the south of the Kelly Barn site adjacent to El Camino Real should be protected under open space use to the greatest extent possible. If some of the woodland has to be lost to development, highest priority should be given to maintaining a wide band of mature trees immediately adjacent to El Camino Real. Greenways (3c.); Trails (3d.): The accommodation of Trail Segment No. 24 from the Trails Feasibility Study should be a priority for this Zone, with the trail being located within an open space greenway. The inclusion of a viewpoint on a knoll at the 300 foot elevation line in the west portion of the Evans Point development is a critical part of the trails system in this area. The greenways and trails can be adjusted as warranted, as better information becomes available through additional field work, funher environmental analysis, more detailed planning, or similar future planning activities as may be approved by the Planning Department Implementation Approach: Dedication utilizing the 15-percent set-aside requirement will be the primary method used in this zone. Project-specific and citywide assessments will apply here for maintenance. 200 Zone 24 Open Space Summary Table 30 ZONE24 2 2c. 2d. Mineral Resources 3 3a. School Grounds 3b. Public Parks/Recreation A1'8as 3c. Greenwa s 3d. Trails 3e. Cam rounds 3f. 4 n ace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pu 4a. Scenic/Cultural/Educational 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatew s Sa. Hazardous A1'8as Sb. Fire Riek Sc. Water Protection 5d. Air Quali Se. Wave Erosion h\:tN Open space type found in this zone C D E ZoM primary action priority ZoM eec:ondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administer&d throu other rams Existing Open Space rammed 201 Constrained Open Space Future Opan Space D D D D E E D D D D C D D D C D D D D D V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Zone 25 Gross Area: Zone Open Space Status: General Plan: Zoning: Growth Management 15 Percent Open Space: Local Facilities Management Plan: Major Developments: 288 acres This zone is considered partially committed in terms of the delineation of future open space areas. The City's General Plan designates land uses throughout the zone. (Due to the scale of the General Plan Land Use Map and other mapping constraints, not all designated open space is necessarily shown on the map, and therefore, there may be apparent discrepancies between the open space figure below and the figures in Tables 1 and 3.) The following acreages are measured from the current General Plan Land Use Map: Land Use Open Space Residential Commercial Industrial Schools Railroad Other Gross Acrea.~e 28 156 74 0 7 NIA 23 Existing zoning for Zone 25 includes Residential Single Family, Residential Professional, Commercial, and Industrial designations, as well as Open Space. The Open Space zoning covers most of the northwest area of the zone along the Buena Vista Creek plus an area roughly in the middle of the zone to the south of the future alignment of Marron Road. The Floodplain Overlay Zone covers approximately half of the zone. Development within this zone is required to meet the requirements of the growth management 15-percent open space performance standard. According to the Local Facilities Management Plan a total of 44 acres of 15-percent performance open space is required for this zone. The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 25 is in the initial planniJlg stages. Future major developments include the 96-acre Carlsbad Professional Park; the 38-acre Sherman Willow Creek Village; and South Coast Parle which encompasses 156 acres. It should be noted that current circulation planning indicates the development of a freeway interchange between Rancho Del Oro and Route 78. From the interchange, Rancho Del Oro would drop south to connect to Marron Road, from whence 202 Development Status: Existing/ Approved Open Space: Constrained Open Space Per City Growth Management Plan: Trails System: Primary Open Space Action Priorities: V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENf ATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan traffic would continue west to El Camino Real or east to College Boulevard. The land within the zone is mostly undeveloped, except for a single residence on the 3-acre Marron property and the asphalt and concrete batch plants and rock crushing operations on the South Coast properties. The City is currently considering preliminary concepts for an affordable housing development in this zone. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Water Features (le.); Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): Existing designated open space in this zone encompasses areas of riparian scrub and disturbed wetlands along the course of Buena Vista Creek. Mineral Resources (2d.): Portions of the designated open space in this zone are within the current working area of the South Coast mining operation. The State Mining and Resource Act (SMARA) for the South Coast mining operation is a very conceptual document which does not ascribe future land uses to the reclaimed area. However, the plan has been accepted by the State which is the lead agency in this particular reclamation project Scenic/Cultural/Educational (4a.); Land Use Buffers (4b); Greenbelt (4c.): The existing open space in the zone partially completes a greenbelt along the south side of 1-5. This greenbelt, which follows along the Buena Vista Creek corridor, is clearly visible from 1- 5, and provides a scenic amenity and land use buffer between the freeway and future development Hazardous Areas (Sa.): Part of the existing open space in this zone includes floodway hazards. Constrained lands in this zone include floodway, steep slopes, riparian scrub, and possibly some disturbed wetlands. According to the Carlsbad Trail System, a short portion of Trail Segments Nos. 8 and 9 fall within Zone 25 (see map 2). At this time it appears that these trail connections will be accomplished outside of Zone 25, but plans for the development of Zone 25 should be reviewed when submitted to ensure they do not preclude the necessary linkages. Plant/Animal Life/Habitat (la.); Water Features (le.); Wetlands (lf.); Riparian Areas (lg.): There would appear to be a particularly significant opportunity for the future reclamation and improvement of the South Coast mineral workings to include a primary resource enhancement component which would focus on recreation of wetlands and riparian vegetation. The designation of open space areas 203 V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Secondary Open Space Action Priorities: · High Priority Implemented Through Other Programs: and improvements in designated areas should focus on preserving and enhancing a riparian system along the entire length of Buena Creek. Mineral Resources (2d.): The South Coast mineral workings are an ongoing economic use in a portion of this zone. According to the City's definition of open space, such activities may be considered part of the open space system. It should be recognized that this use is temporary. Reclamation of the land currently used for mining should include permanent open space areas. Greenbelt (4c.): Completion of an open space corridor along Buena Vista Creek will serve a secondary value (after the direct natural resource enhancement values) of providing a greenbelt corridor between the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside. Gateway ( 4d.): There is potential for the establishment of open space gateways around the future alignments of Marron Road and Rancho Del Oro Drive where they cross from Carlsbad to Oceanside. School Grounds (3a.): There may be potential in the future to establish/enhance joint use agreements at school sites in the zone. Assessing the need for and negotiation of any joint use agreements is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. Public Parks/Recreation Areas (3b.): Planning, design, and management of the public parks in the zone are guided by the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan and administered by the Parks and Recreation Department. hnplementation Approach: Dedication utilizing the 15-percent set-aside requirement will be the primary method used in this zone. Project-specific assessments will apply here for maintenance. 204 Zone 25 Open Space Summary Table 31 2 3 4 5 :=ti t: }'85 C D E ZONE25 t/Animal Life/Habitat 1 b. Nature Preserves 3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 31. Water Features Beaches/Bluffs/Banks ace for Outdoor Recreation Public Parks/Recreation Areas Greenwa s Trails Cam rounds Golf Courses Private Recreation Areas ace for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Pu 4b. Land Use Buffers/Entries 4c. Greenbelt 4d. Gatewa s for Public Health Sa. Hazardous Areas Sb. Fire Riek Sc. Water Protection Sd. A,jrQu . Se. Wave Erosion Open space type found in this zone Zone primary action priority Zone aecondary action priority Already protected Low priority or Not Applicable Prio · administered throu other rams Exiating Open Space 205 Constrained Opan Space Future Opan Space C })?=Ate? +: D C ?tt/{t=:tAie.t/:=t : = :=tlf =,IJeWtittltJ D D D E E D D D D D D C D D D D V. LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 206 VI. COST ESTIMA1ES AND IMPLEMENf A TION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan VI. COST ESTIMATES AND IMPLEMENTATION A . Estimated Costs Acquisition, improvements, and maintenance costs are estimated for the open space system as a whole and for each facility management zone. Table 32 presents a summary of these cost estimates. These estimated costs are incremental to the City of Carlsbad's budget only, and are not the total cost for the open space system. The following costs are not included: • Costs associated with open space already preserved and maintained by the City and private property owners; • Costs which the Parks and Recreation Department has already budgeted or plans to incur; • Costs to be incurred by other agencies, such as the State; • Costs associated with the Habitat Management Program's (HMP) recommendations, which have not yet been estimated; and • Private maintenance costs for future open space. Estimated acquisition costs are presented for the system as a whole rather than on a zone basis, even though they were estimated on a zone basis, so as not to prejudice future acquisition negotiations. These costs are associated primarily with in-fee land acquisition in zones which are still developing but have already met their 15-percent open space set-aside requirement Some trail easement acquisition costs are also budgeted. The cost estimates were based on recent raw land sales in the Carlsbad vicinity, as presented in Appendix E. Improvement costs were estimated on a zone basis and are primarily associated with trail system improvements for which dedication is not anticipated. In addition, there is an allocation for citywide open space improvement costs such as signage and maintenance equipment Total operating and maintenance costs are estimated for the trail system and open space which the City intends to maintain. These costs are based on per unit factors that include personnel, supplies, a program budget, a risk management allocation, and overhead. As explained later in this section, it is intended that some of the maintenance costs for portions of the open space system be funded by project-specific assessment districts formed when the open space is dedicated. The open space and trail operating and maintenance expenses not funded by project-specific assessments are new incremental costs to the City for which a broader funding source is needed. It is recommended, as explained later, that a citywide assessment district into which all city property contributes should fund these operating and maintenance costs. The last column of Table 32 presents the estimated amount which will have to be funded from this source. Most of these costs are associated with the trail system and open space the City purchases. 207 Table 32 ESTIMATED OPEN SPACE COSTS BY ZONE (January 1992 $)* O&M COSTS ACQUISITION IMPROVEMENT TOTAL O&M FUNDED BY CITY ZONE COSTS COSTS COSTS ASSESSMENT 1 $0 $76,000 $65,000 $65,000 2 Yes 355,000 30,000 12,000 3 0 39,000 5,000 5,000 4 0 37,000 0 0 5 0 108,000 35,000 35,000 6 0 324,000 10,000 10,000 7 Yes 288,000 9,000 9,000 8 0 14,000 14,000 14,000 9 0 2,000 13,000 13,000 10 0 12,000 9,000 9,000 11 Yes 538,000 57,000 48,000 12 0 7,000 0 0 13 0 0 9,000 9,000 14 Yes 392,000 38,000 38,000 15 0 0 29,000 7,000 16 0 0 4,000 4,000 17 0 0 10,000 4,000 18 0 0 41,000 8,000 19 0 267,000 15,000 14,000 20 Yes 48,000 15,000 10,000 21 0 0 11,000 10,000 22 0 31,000 26,000 24,000 · 23 0 44,000 15,000 11,000 24 0 0 3,000 3,000 25 0 0 32,000 0 SUB-TOTAL $7,643,000 $2,582,000 $495,000 $362,000 Citywide Costs 350,000 EST. DIRECT COSTS $7,843,000 $2,932,000 $495,000 $362,000 15% Contlgency 1,146,000 440,000 74,000 54,000 TOTAL COSTS $8,789,000 $3,372,000 $589,000 $416,000 * In nearest $1,000 Source: Wallace, Roberts & Todd; and Economics Research Associates 208 TABLE 33 PROPOSED OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET (January 1992 $) PERSONNEL (Including Benefits) Open Space/Trail Manager• Ranger Assistant Manager Maintenance Crew Clerical Sub-total MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS Maintenance Supplies -Open Space Maintenance Supplies -Trails Programs Insurance Replacement Reserve STAFF t-.> Other Supplies & Overhead Expenses (15% of Personnel and M &O costs) ~ Sub-total DIRECT OPEN SPACE PERSONNEL AND 0&M COSTS RELATED CITY DEPARTMENT COSTS (20% of Personnel and O&M) TOTAL Source: Economics Research Associates 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 BUDGET $60,000 35,000 60,000 25,000 $180,000 $15,000 20,000 50,000 75,000 30,000 40,000 $230,000 $410,000 $82,000 $492,000 PERCENT OF TOTAL 15% 9% 15% 6% 44% 4% 5% 12% 18% 7% 10% 56% 100% VI. COST ESTIMA lES AND IMPLEMENTATION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan As shown in Table 32, the order-of-magnitude estimate of incremental City costs, including a contingency, is as follows: • • • Annual operations and maintenance (not funded by project-specific assessments) Improvements Acquisition $ 416,000 $ 3,372,000 $ 8,789,000 The costs that will vary the most, depending on City policy, are those for open space land acquisition. WRT estimates that the City may have to purchase approximately 29 acres of open space, primarily in Zone 14. The cost to the City can vary dramatically, depending on whether the City purchases the land in-fee title with existing entitlements, purchases a portion of the entitlements through a conservation easement, or allows the entitlements to be transferred elsewhere in the zone before purchasing the land. Based on recent land sales in the region, land with subdivision entitlements cost an average of $310,000 per acre, and were as high as $521,000 per acre (in 12/91 equivalent dollars). In contrast, agricultural land without higher use entitlements cost over $18,000 per acre. Allowing entitlements to be transferred would reduce the City's potential acquisition costs substantially; however, the areas which receive the transferred entitlements will have greater density than now planned. It is recommended that the City assume for now that it will purchase land in fee, with entitlements, and that it can later choose to sell all or a portion of these entitlements elsewhere in the city to reimburse the acquisition fund. Operations and maintenance costs can also vary substantially. Annual trail maintenance costs may range from $1,000 to over $5,000 per mile. Open space maintenance costs depend on the type and scale of open space, and the city's open space management objectives. Jurisdictions with large areas of natural open space, such as the East Bay Regional Park District, San Diego's Mission Trails Park, and other open space endowments in the state, incur annual maintenance costs of about $7 5 to $100 per acre. Smaller riparian corridors, however, may incur greater costs, in excess of $1,000 per acre. While small open space areas and special resource areas will be more expensive to maintain, there appear to be substantial economies-of-scale and reduced costs per acre as the open space area increases. This is an argument for having as much of the open space responsibilities under one entity, either directly or under-contract, as possible. Table 33 presents a proposed budget for open space and trail operations and maintenance. This budget was first prepared independently of the per unit open space and trail cost estimates, then was modified to coordinate the two cost estimate approaches. This budget would cover the open space and trails which it is anticipated the City will maintain (funded by project-specific assessments and the citywide assessments), roughly equal to column three in Table 32, before contingencies. B. General Implementation Approach Different implementation methods will be utilized, based on the implementation opportunities each facility management zone presents. 210 VI. COSTESTIMA1ES AND IMPLEMENTATION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan In the City's zones that are mostly built-out, where open space objectives are already achieved or lost and existing open space is already maintained, most implementation will occur through project design of public works and park projects and will be funded by existing revenue sources. The State will be responsible for some elements on state land. A few resource enhancement programs will be funded by grants or mitigation sources. The regional bikeway and trail system along the Santa Fe Railroad right-of-way will be a regional financing and implementation responsibility. Most new costs that are unfunded are associated with trail system improvements on existing public right-of-way. In the zones which already meet their open space set-aside requirements, implementation will occur through design review of in-fill projects, resource protection regulations, hillside protection . ordinances, and voluntary trail easement dedication. Much of the open space identified in the plan in these zones can be protected with these methods. The need to purchase open space, however, is most common in these zones. Trail improvements also need to be funded in these zones. The greatest implementation flexibility occurs in the zones that primarily are undeveloped and where the 15-percent open space set-aside requirement applies. These are also the areas where most of the desired additional open space exists. It is believed that most of the open space identified in these zones can be obtained through open space and hillside protection ordinances, subdivision design review, voluntary dedication, and application of the 15-percent set-aside requirement using the open space plan as a guide for identifying the areas to be set aside. A key question is: Who will own and manage the open space and trail system? Current City policy is that open space that is set aside or protected by ordinance should be privately owned and maintained, often through a property owners association. Smaller open space pockets or hillsides may be owned and maintained by a particular property owner. This approach reduces the maintenance cost burden for the City. However, the City cannot directly ensure adequate maintenance quality, and the public does not have access to these open space lands. C. Administrative Responsibility There are two main areas of administration required to implement the recommendations of this Plan. Operations and Maintenance It is recommended that the responsibility for operation and maintenance of the citywide open space system and the Carlsbad Trail System be given to the Parks and Recreation Department This department is already responsible for programming and maintaining the various city-owned public recreation areas. There will inevitably be an incremental cost implication to the department as the open space and trail systems are developed. Provision is made for projected incremental costs in the financial recommendations of this plan, including both staff and equipment costs. It should be noted that there will be considerable overlap in the open space system between conservation and recreation objectives. Certain landscape management practices for habitat areas may be different from those typically practiced by the Parks and Recreation Department. The recommendations of the City's Habitat Management Plan, and any future conservation-related studies, should be borne in mind when the Parks and Recreation Department determines its management practices. 211 VI. COST ESTIMA 1ES AND IMPLEMENTATION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Long-Range Planning and Project Design Review As with any long-term planning effort, this open space study carries implications for a range of other planning documents, including the General Plan. It will be necessary to ensure consistency between this plan and other planning efforts in the City. In particular, it will be necessary to update the Open Space and Conservation Elements of the City's General Plan. Responsibility for these tasks will remain in the City's Planning Department. The Planning Department will also remain responsible for individual project design review to ensure that the provisions of this general planning document are implemented in future, more detailed project implementation. D. Recommended Implementation/Financing Strategy The following implementation and financing approaches have been considered: • Park-in-lieu fees • Public facility fees • · Mello-Roos community facilities district • Citywide assessment districts • General obligation bonds • Certificates of participation • Utilities user tax • Transient occupancy tax • Mitigation banking • Williamson Act protection • Tax increment financing • Commercial lease revenue • Grants • Other general taxes These alternatives are discussed in Appendix F. Based on the financing opportunities and constraints in Carlsbad, including City policies, the following implementation approach is recommended: Trails 1) The primary Carlsbad trail system should be a citywide facility, owned by the City, using existing right-of-way and acquiring new trail easements. Most trails should be acquired through dedication. Dedicated trails should count towards the 15-percent set-aside requirement, where applicable. Dedicated trail improvements should also be achieved through the subdivision approval process when possible. 2) The City should expect to purchase some trail easements and fund a large portion of improvement costs. Trail easements purchased should fall only within land zoned for open 212 VI. COST ESTIMA 1ES AND IMPLEMENTATION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan space or utilities. The City should avoid purchasing easements on land with higher economic use. 3) The City should be responsible for maintenance and liability of the Carlsbad Trail System. Open Space 1) The City should get most of the desired open space through design review, protection ordinances, and the 15-percent set-aside standard. This standard requires that 15 percent of the total land area in the zone, exclusive of environmental constrained nondevelopable land, must be set aside for pennanent open space and must be available concurrent with development For proposed open space areas in a Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP) Zone to receive credit toward meeting the 15-percent open space performance standard, the open space areas for the LFMP Zone shall be consistent with the primary and secondary open space action priorities identified in this Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. (See Table 5 for a summary of open space action priorities.) 2) Some open space will have to be purchased. The City should budget enough funds to purchase the open space in fee, wi_th entitlements, then later consider selling the entitlements to another location in the city, if compatible with the General Plan. 3) The City should require that open space set aside under the 15-percent set-aside requirement, and identified in the open space plan, shall be dedicated, either in-fee or with a conservation easement The land dedicated to the City should have an accompanying project-specific maintenance assessment district or an equivalent contribution to a maintenance fund equal to the capitalized value of the annual assessment. 4) The City should reserve the right to refuse land that is not identified in the open space plan. The dedicated land or conservation easement should have deed restrictions which guarantee the land's perpetual use as natural open space. Financing City Costs 1) The City should propose a General Obligation Bond (G.O. Bond) for open space purchase, trail easement purchase, and City-incurred open space and trail improvement costs. This may include City acquisition and improvement costs identified in the Habitat Management Plan. A G.O. Bond is the least expensive method available to the City to obtain funds and since this would provide a new revenue source to the City, an additional burden would not be placed on the City's General Fund. 2) The City should propose an accompanying measure that permits the City to spend more than $1 million for the open space and trail system, in accordance with Proposition H, which requires voter approval of general fund expenditures greater than this amount, (see Appendix G). 3) The City should use the existing City Landscape and Lighting District for liability and maintenance of the Carlsbad Trail System and City-owned open space. This would require an amendment to the existing district 213 VI. COST ESTIMATES AND IMPLEMENTATION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 4) 5) The City should require that existing private or future set-aside open space dedicated to the City shall be maintained by either separate assessment districts accompanying each dedication or additional assessments annexed into the citywide system. The City should encourage existing Homeowner Associations owning land in the open space system to contract with the City to maintain their open space by offering a reduced cost based on the City's economies-of-scale. Land Trust 1) The City might consider forming a land trust and providing seed money to the trust A trust should be a public-purpose nonprofit corporation eligible to receive tax deductible donations. The Board could be comprised of private citizens, land owners, business leaders, environmental leaders, and possibly Council representatives. A trust would seek and receive land and conservation easement donations, identify priority parcels for preservation and acquisition, fund-raising for acquisition, improvements and maintenance, public education, and volunteer organizing. 2) While a land trust may choose to take a stewardship role and maintain its open space itself, the City should encourage a new trust, or an existing trust or conservancy, to contract with the City to maintain the open space. Land trusts would benefit from the City's economies-of-scale and lower per acre maintenance costs. 3) A land trust, as a private organii.ation, may be in a better position to discreetly negotiate for conservation easements and can act more expeditiously than the City. If the contributions are to be tax-deductible for the donor, contributions to a land trust should not receive credit toward development or subdivision rights, since the donation would be a "quid pro quo" exchange and ineligible for a tax deduction. However, some clustering of units as a strategy for preserving open space may be permitted and associated conservation easements could be eligible for a deduction. Tax implications will have to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Zone Specific Recommendations The estimated costs and anticipated implementation approach for each open space element within each zone is summarized in matrices in Appendix I. A short summary of the primary implementation approaches recommended for each zone can be found in the detailed discussion of each wne in Section V. E. Tax and Assessment Impacts In order to implement the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan, certain land or specific rights associated with lands will need to be purchased by the City of Carlsbad. After its purchase, the land may be utilized for components of the proposed trail system and for other open space purposes. Completion of the trail system and other open space objectives will also be dependent upon the ability to finance certain improvements. 214 VI. COST ESTIMA1ES AND IMPLEMENTATION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan The current estimated value of lands to be purchased and improvements to be made is $12,161,000. In order to finance the acquisition and improvements, it is recommended that the City issue general obligation bonds in an amount sufficient to net the necessary funds. General obligation bonds are the least expensive method available to the City to obtain funds and since a new revenue source would be available to the City, additional burden would not be placed on the City's general fund. If a single series of general obligation bonds were issued to net $12,769,050 ($12,161,000 plus an inflation factor of five percent), the additional ad valorem tax per $100,000 of assessed value would average approximately $11.42 per year over a 20-year bond term. If the bonds were issued in three separate series corresponding to the most recent phasing schedule, the approximate average cost per $100,000 of assessed valuation would be $9.88 per year. Concurrent to efforts to obtain a 2/3 voter approval of general obligation bonds, it is recommended that the City increase services offered by an existing City Landscape and Lighting District to pay for on-going maintenance of trails and open space. Currently, annual maintenance of trails at buildout is estimated to be $416,000 per year. The average annual cost per household would start at approximately $5. 70 assuming a 45 percent system build-out. The average annual cost is then expected to increase as more open space is made available and as cost inflation occurs. In the year 2025, when commercial buildout occurs, the average annual cost per household is expected to be $27.01. This cost represents $7.11 in 1991 dollars, assuming a discount factor of four percent. The cost per 1,000 non-residential square feet is expected to be $1.25 in 1991 and increase to $3.28 in 2025, representing approximately $0.86 in 1991 dollars, assuming a four percent discount factor. Detailed worksheets which support the figures regarding bond and assessment impacts can be found in Appendix H. 215 VI. COST ESTIMA1ES AND IMPLEMENTATION Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 216 SECTION Vll: CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM ISSUES r - '-_, VU. CARLSBAD TRAD.. SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Reaoun:e Management Plan VII. CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM ISSUES A. Trail System Planning and Design Issues Introducdon The 1973 Open Space and Conservation Element of the Carlsbad General Plan contained general statements and references to the concept of the city pursuing a citywide, interconnecting trail system. In particular, the 1973 Prime Open Space and Conservation Map depicts corridors and linkages between major o~ space areas. However, when the 1982 Parks and Recreation Element was adopted, no specific policies or action programs regarding a comprehensive trail system were included. This apparently reflected decisions against pmsuing a trails system because of the level of improvement costs, ongoing maintenance costs, public liability, impact on private property where the trail might have to be adjacent to homeowners private yards, and perceived security and policing problems. In 1989 the Citi7.en's Committee to Study Open Space concluded its review of open space planning in the city and made a number of recommendations for future policy action regarding open space in general and trails in particular. On trails the committee recommended that: "Since surveys by the state have shown that the most popular outdoor activities, and those with the greatest participation, are individual pursuits such as walking and hiking, the committee recommends unanimously that the City Council give high priority to studies preparatory to establishing a trail system throughout the city." A Trails Feasibility Study, completed in 1990, gave the City Council and others the information necessary on which to base policy and administrative decisions regarding trails in the City of Carlsbad. As a result, a trail system was incoiporated as a major component of this open space plan. It is important to note that the trail network identified in this Plan is intended to form the primary linkages only. While establishing this primary network as the backbone of the fmal system, it will also be important to ensme that developments surrounding the primary trails take advantage of the opportunity, and ensure adequate access to the primary system through the integration of a secondary network of 1l'ails which will lead through those developments and connect to the main system. There are three types of trail included in the proposed system: a fully improved paved trail type which would be used in the most urban and heavily used sections of the trail system -this type would be fully handicapped accessible; an unpaved trail type which is intended to be only minimaJJy improved in order to allow a more rural trail aesthetic; and a few trail linkages which would use the sidewalk and bilce lanes in the road right of way -this last type to be used only where aligning the trail in a separate right of way is not pouible. In selecting alignments for the trail system, the Trails Feasibility Study commenced with the alignments indicat.ed on the 1989 Comprehensive Open Space Network Map produced as part of the conclusions of the Citizen's Committee to Study Open Space. From this starting point the intention was to link togeth« key recreational opportunities in the City including pm sites and key natural resource &mas. A secondary concern was to provide an alternative nonvclucular transportation system throughout the city. For all alignment~ the first choice of location was to be in an unimproved open space corridor away from any roadway. The second choice was to locate the trail within a powerline 217 VU. CARLSBAD TRAll.. SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan easement Third choice was to locate the trail within its own right of way parallel to a roadway. Only where none of these options was available does the trail system use sidewalks and bike lanes to connect together open space linkages. In preparing this plan, proposed trail alignments were carefully reviewed by a t.eam of civil engineers, and, based upon their recommendations, a number of revisions were made to specific segment alignments. The civil engineering t.eam also reviewed and refined the improvement cost estimates for construction of the trail system. (See Appendix C for the detailed engineering report.) The proposed alignments have also taken into account the input of a team of biologists who reviewed the trail system for potential impactS to sensitive biological resources. The biologists• report may be found in Appendix D. The intent of this Plan is that the trail system should fall, wherever possible, within open space. The city must ensure that,planning for open space is coordinated with planning for the trail system. In particular, this will require careful development project design review. Trails and Community Parks One of the objectives of the trail system was to connect to the various existing and proposed community parks located throughout the city. The system developed in this plan connects with all tliese sites: • Hosp Grove Parle • LarwinPm • CalaveraPm • Macario Canyon Park • AlwniraPmt • Poinsettia Paik • Alga Norte Parle • Canillo Ranch • Stagecoach Pm J -< It is intended that connection from one side of each pm to the other will be achieved through the park site itself. In those sites not yet designed and constructed, this should become one of the design _.J criteria. Any alignments indicated through park sites in this plan are to be comidered general concepts only, which will be revised during master planning and design development of each park site. No significant improvements will be required at the two existing park sites: • At Calaffl'll Park, the trails connecting through the park are only int.ended to cany pedestrians, who would be able to use existing paths through the park itself; • At Stagecoach Park, pedestrian and bicycle trails connecting at opposite sides of the park will be directed around its perime1er on Mission &tancia (the connections of Segments Nos. 42, 43 and 44). The introduction of Segment No. 41 may require the addition of a new path along the western perimeter of the pm site. An additional issue with regard to the interaction of parks and the trail system is the projected use of some pm sites for parldng and staging areas for access to the trail system. While this should not 218 ' , '-J ,- VU. CARLSBAD TRAil.. SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Comervation lleaourc:e Management Plan create any significant problems, it is possible that additional use of parking areas in particular may over-stretch the resources at the park sites. It is recommended that the city monitor this situation carefully and ensure that any need for additional parking at park sites should be addressed. At park sites not yet constructed, the inclusion of trails usage should fonn part of the design process. Special Resource Areas Parks planning in Carlsbad identifies a primary classification system for parlc sites which includes three typeS: Community Parts, Special Use Areas, and Special Resource Areas. This last category is defined as including sites which " ... provide a unique character, [and] are larger than community parlcs. They are recreational sites characteriz.ed by the existence of special or unusual features, natural or manmade, i.e., a water body, earth fonnation, historical amenity, ecological reserve, etc." This definition seems to effectively encompass two areas which have potential for trails oriented use. The two areas being considered are Hosp Grove and an area around Lake Calavera. In both cases, the intent of a trails oriented Special Resource Area would be to provide an e&CIC'Jltially unimproved natural area for hiking and bicycle use. Aside from minimal grading and improvements for the trails themselves, the only improvements envisaged would be for staging areas close to road access, minimal picnic sites, and viewpoints. • It is recommended that the city undertake to prepare a master plan for the entire Hosp Grove area. • In the 1991 Pam and Recreation Element, Lake Calavera is included as a 252-acre Special Resource Area. This acreage was primarily intended to accommodate the golf course around the lake. This intended facility is at present the subject of a separate planning and design study and environmental review. The cunmt plans for the golf course include the necessary trail connections. However, if the golf course were, for any reason, not to be pursued, the City would have more flexibility in locating and designing the trails around the lake. Classiftcadon The trail system as a whole includes a total of 74 miles of pede8uian, bicycle, and joint use trails. The system has been broken down for convenience of discussion into segments of various length detennined by factors such u changes in ownership and interconnections of one trail orientation to anothC'l'. Each segment in the Plan has been ascribed one of two trail types (except where a separate trail cannot be aligned in which case the trail system would have to follow road right-of-way using sidewalks and bikelanes): Type 1: Paved pedestrian and bike path: Type 2: Unpaved hiking and bike path: Use of Sidewalk/bikelanes: 2.0 miles 61.0 miles 11.0miles The niajority of the trail system is projec1cd to be unpaved in order to keep improvement costs to an acceptable level and to develop the trail system with a naturalistic aesthetic consistent with the intent of permitting trail users to come to appreciate better the natmal environment upon which the city is built The intent of paving certain paths is to allow for wheelchair access to portiom of the trail system. 219 VIl. CARLSBAD TRAll.. SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Paving is also assumed in the more urban sections of the trail system and where especially heavy use is anticipated. The proposed trail system shows joint use by bicycles and pedestrians of both paved and unpaved paths. The design standards for the paved paths (see Figure 12) show a lllinimum path width of 12 feet which conforms to the CalTrans standard for joint use. However, in some cases it is possible that joint use of the eight feet wide unpaved trails (for which a minimum width of eight feet is shown on Figure 13) could become dangerous -for example, if particularly heavy use is made of a trail segment. The City might need either to restrict use to pedestrians only, for example, or construct an additional parallel path within the right-of-way and use sipage to keep pedestrians and cyclists separated. The City should monitor trail use and, where peak use areas of the trail system are determined to pose negative impacts from mixed use, be prepared to restrict mixed bicycle and pedestrian use. Trail Design Guidelines This Plan includes some initial conceptualization of design for the trail system in order to predict improvement costs and to guide the development of implementation recommendations. Design guidelines for the two trail types are shown in Figures 12 and 13. · In addition to these standard trail types some special circumstances will be encountered in developing the trail system: • Where the trail crosses the road system it is recommended that a uniform design approach be develope.d so that the city trail system becomes a readily identified and easily found feature of the city landscape. Some conceptual recommendations are described in Figure 14. • Where the trail must follow a regular sidewalk for a short distance in order to link together two sections of open space corridor, it is recommended that a clear marlcing system be used to identify the route for the trail user. Some conceptual recommendations are described in Figure 15. The City should prepare and adopt a set of more detailed design guidelines for development of the trail system. These guideline., will not only be used internally to guide public projects, but also may be distributed to private developers to assist in preparation of their planning and design submittals. Landscaping Given that a primary intent of the trail system is to allow people access to the natural landscape of the City, the general mle applied to the trail system design is that no landscaping in the sense of introducing new planting should be used. The vegetation around the trail will be that of the natural open space. Nevertheless there are a number of circumstances where additional planting will be required. • Where com1l'Uetion of the trail requires removal of native vegetation, this should be replaced as far as possible; • Wherever posnble, the trail system should be implemented using the minimum of cut or fill so as to preserve the natural topography and to minimi7.e costs; 220 ' _ _, . _ _: ,- .• .I VD. CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Comavation Rolource Management Plan • Where construction of trails or associated facilities leaves engineered cut or fill slopes. these should be revegetated with native plantings which are consistent with erosion control needs; • Where the introduction of a need for shading occurs, such as at trails staging areas and picnic areas the use of native or naturalized tree species should be used; • In more urban contexts, the trail system may in places assume more of the aesthetic of a parkway where a wider diversity of plant material may be introduced. In all cases, however, the species used should be in keeping with their sWTounding context and be drought tolerant; • At prominent locations, the design g11ideJines for the trail system call for a readily identifiable ensemble of trail markers, interpretive infonnation, gateways, and associated landscaping. It is recommended that the City select a key tree species or group of species which will be repeated wherever the trail system cros..es the road system or at staging areas. • In all cases, where new planting occurs, water conservation must be a primary concern and only droupt tolerant species should be used. As part of the preparation of design guidelines for the trail system, the City should prepare a list of acceptable plant species which confonn both to the natural landscape aesthetic and water conservation needs. Staging Areas Planning for the trail system ~ included consideration of trail access via appropriately located staging areas. At these points, trail users would be able to park their cars, coordinate meeting with other trail users, and learn about the trail system through interpretive and safety oriented signage. Two types of staging area were included: primary staging areas, with 20 puking spaces and full facilities includina restrooms; and secondary staging areas, with only six parking spaces and minimal improvements. Primary Staging Area -Total Land Area = 0.5 Acres -Facilities to include: 20 paddng spaces and driveway Fencing and gateway Signage/displays Restroom Picnic tables/benches Trash receptacles Handicapped drinking fountain Trees/landscaping Lighting Secondary Staging Area -Total Land Area = 0.25 Acres -Facilities to include: 6 parking spaces and drive Fencing and gateway Signage/displays Picnic tablcslbencbes Trash receptacles Handicapped drinking fountain 221 VII. CARLSBAD TRAil.. SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Trees/landscaping Li htin g . g The locations of the various staging areas are shown on Figure 16. It should be noted that in a number of cases the staging areas indicated are within park sites, either existing or projected. With the exception of a staging area at Hosp Grove which is included because that park site will be developed as a trail oriented location, none of the staging areas within park sites are included in the cost analysis presented by this report. Viewpoints and Picnic Areas The planning for the trail system included consideration of the need for picnic areas and viewpoints. Some key opportunities for such facilities have been included in the development of this plan, although it should be recogni7.ed that other potential sites will probably be discovered as implementation of the system proceeds. Those identified in this plan include the key opportunities as ascertained during the field study p~. They are included in the cost estimates for the system, in terms of acquisition, improvements, and maintenance costs. For the pwpose of cost estimates it has been assumed that each of these facilities would occupy a site of 0.25 acres. The locations of viewpoints and picnic areas included in the study are shown on Figure 17. As with the staging areas, those viewpoints and picnic areas which fall within community pm sites other than Hosp Grove have not been included in the cost estimates as it is assumed that such facilities would be included in the park design reganlless of whether the trail system proceeds or noL Signace and lnterpndve Informadon Aside from interpretive signage and information, (see below) there are three major considerations for trail system signage: signage along the trails themselves; compatibility of the signage with the wider regional trail system beyond the City; and signage along· the roads in the City to alert motorists about trail crossings and of the location of trail access opportunities and staging areas. Carls'bad Trails Signage An important component of the ttai1s improvements will be the provision of adequate signage. Three primary types of signage/marker are envisaged for the Carlsbad trail system. Concepts for the signage are shown on Figures 14 and 15. • • Along the trails at intervals of one mile (to provide a regular measure of prpgress) and at junctions of trails, the City should place a simple marker post bearing, at a minimum, the name/number of the trail and the type of use pennitted. A simple wooden post could have a number of metal/enamel plaques attached to communicate necessary information. Where the trail bas to use a sidewalk in order to connect two open space corridors it is suggested that a simple pain1ed marker be placed on the sidewalk at regular intervals to guide the trail user. In Figure 17 a painted dot is shown as one possibility. Other symbols could be employed instead, or the city could opt for a more expensive solution using signposts. At staging areas and other access points to the trail system, the City should erect a signboard containing at least a map of the trail system, rules for trail use, and guidance on trail safety. It is also recommended that the City use these signboards to communicate interpretive information. 222 ··-J r. VU. CARLSBAD TRAil.. SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Reaource Management Plan • At viewpoints, the City should provide information penaining to landmarks and to the location of other trails in the visible area. Viewpoints would also be an ideal location for other interpretive information. Insof~ as the trail system is intended to allow people understanding of the city's natural landscape, the trail experience may be viewed as a narrative one -the trail tells a story of the City. Viewpoints are a key location for that narrative to unfold. The City should develop a system of sigJ1age for the trail system describing both what specific information will be communicated and the design of the signs and markers which will be used. Regional Trails Signage Regional trail links, such as the California Riding and Hiking Trail which traverses eastern San Diego County, ire limited at present However. the issue of regional connecting trails is much discussed at present in north San Diego County and it may be supposed that regional links will be developed in the future. Such trails (or such a regional trail system) may develop its own signage system with distinctive signposts or other markers. These could easily be added to the Carlsbad trails signage without detracting from the value of either system. If the regional system were to develop a small logo or symbol, then a small metal/enamel plaque, such as that suggested above for the Carlsbad trail signage, could be added to the wooden posts already in place. The city should discuss with other agencies and communities in the region the types of regional signage needed where connections will be made between different communities' trails systems. If a coordinated approach could be determined in advance it would probably be of benefit to all parties. Road Signage It is important that people driving along Carlsbad's road system should be made aware of the existence of the trail system. Signage which is located and designed to be legible from the window of a vehicle travelling at the design speed of the road should identify points where access can -be gained to the trail system (i.e., advise of a nearby staging area) and should also warn motorists on the approach to at-grade trail road-cro~gs in order to avert against accidents. The City should identify locational criteria for and design appropriate road signage to identify the trail system to city motorists. Interpretive Information and Program It is recommended that the City develop an interpretive program to accompany the development of the trails system. This program could enhance the function of the trail system as a means of allowing trail users to understand and appreciate the natural and cultural landscape of the city. Interpretive infonnation could be pre3CD1ed on signage located along the trail system as well as in an overall leaflet/booklet describing the trail system. (Special leaflets could also be prepared discussing flora and fauna, cultural sites, and other themes which can be accessed through the trail system.) The use of interpretive sigoage will be focuaed on the staging areas and at points of special interest and viewpoints. At key access locations, especially the staging areas. the interpretive display or signage should include infonnation pertaining to safety of the trail user and setting rules for trail use. 223 _r "4 • .... tr_,. ...._ 11·..--.a.o.w. I'. 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Tree ror■atlo■ typical at trall 1at1way1. TI■Hr ,0111•ut1lyla1 trall. Set ••tall .... ··•·· l■for■atlo■ 111• with trail ■aPI aad MKrfptlo■1, tic. Set dttall alloyt. Slo■t posts to ■ark trail. Vthlcl1 war■l■I 111■• I_ 1- 14 F I G U R I CAR LSI A TRAIL SYSTE I I . j w R r T I I (" .. ,-t.. (· 11 i I" E] [i] ~ D t D m ~ [iJ . ,._ Fre■I Elnade■ &Ne E'"1111H ~ ~ (m< Tialler Trall Ne■dfkadN Pttt ~ I I I~ .Ill ~---. . 1 --------- .¥-~-. ·; ... ·-.x~ .·.~ij . ·<[;t)O • ~ ~--- I I I I I ( ---. ,_ L j (· - L ,, Trail Marker Design Concepts . l■roraadH ,1 .. ■11 lo bt ,11ced o■ trail 1•e■tlflcatlN ,-ti. Set •ea.II ■t ldt. Tl•ller ,_.t lfl■tl(Jl■I lr■II. S.. detail INYI. l■foraatlo■ alp with tr■II ••• ■■d d11crlpdo■1. See •tan pn,I•• p11e. 20•-o• o■ ce■ltr tnlcal Dots· to •1rect tnll ■sen to the co■tla■l■t ,alh; to .. ,al■IN o■ 1ldewalk. 15 F I G t; R I CARLSBAI TRAI L SYSTEI W R T Q::ll f-Ill < .. 11,1 . ., ~ > • ., .., \0 ..J ..J :, --0 ~ < < .: t 0 u ... 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Advice on personal safety should include instructions regarding: • • • • • • • Carrying water and appropriate food especially on longer and wilderness trails; Appropriate footwear and clothing; Identification, avoidance, and treatment for poison oak; Infonnation on rattlesnakes; A telephone number to call for further information on the trails; A telephone number for police and other emergency service assistance; The location of the nearest public telephone . Furniture The only furniture that has been specifically included in the cost analysis for this plan is ~iated with the staging areas, picnic areas, and viewpoints. It is likely. however, that additional furniture such as benches at convenient resting places and at secondary overlooks created by the detailed design of the trail alignment, will be introduced to most of the linkages. (The project® improvement costs for each link include allowance for additional it.ems such as furniture.) It is recommended that. in all cases, this furniture be of a construction which will enhance the aesthetics of the trail system. Therefore, in addition to ensuring use of sturdy and safe construction, it is recommended that the city utilize primarily natural materials such as stone and wood. The City may wish to fonnulate a set of detailed design standards for trail furniture. Recommendations regarding the construction and location of furniture should be included in the overall development of design guidelines for the trail system. Lighting To maintain the natural feel of the trail system and to keep improvement costs to a minimum, the use of lighting for the trail system has been assumed only at the staging areas. Lighting may eventually be used along some of the trail links depending upon the detailed demgn of that link in the cont.ext of its sUITOunding development However, the use of lighting on such instances has been assumed to be a development project related issue and neither recommendations nor costs for such lighting are included in this feasibility study. Road Crossings and Bridges In many places the trail system is required to cross the City's road system. In developing the alignments for the plan, road crossings were designed, wherever possible, to coincide with existing or planned traffic signals. so as to avoid special costs to the trail system. In the majority of cases this 230 ' -_J _; l .J \ ,,_.I VII. CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space ·and Conservation Resource Management Plan proved possible. However, in a small number of cases, for safety or other reasons as specified in the linkages descriptions, special pedestrian crossing traffic signals or bridges have had to be included. Additionally, the system includes a number of bridges to cross natural landscape features - preconstructed bridges crossing a small canyon and a small stream and riparian ~ Joint Uses In certain cases, the trail system follows along an alignment where the trail itself is a shared use of the right-of-way. The primary example of this occurs where the trail system falls within SDG&E powerline easements and right-of-ways. Where SDG&E has powerlines, they typically allow secondary uses such as a trail system. In most cases, SDG&E maintain a service access road along their powerline easements/right-of-ways. These service roads could, in many cases, become the trail themselves. In such cases SDG&E have provisionally indicated that they would typically consider sharing the maintenance costs of the traiVroad. (In order to ensure that the maintenance cost estimates are not unrealistically optimistic, this sharing of costs has not been assumed in projecting annual trail system maintenance costs.) While the secondary trail use may be granted by SDG&E it should be noted that they are required under Section 69C of the Public Utilities Code to maintain the right to rescind the secondary use. The other joint uses in the trail system are: Segment No. 13: The westan portion of this link is anticipated to run along the shoulder of a City- owned water drainage course. Initial discussion with the City Utilities and Maintenance Depanment . has indicated that this should be feasible. Segment No. 43: There is an existing service access road along the north shore of the lagoon for Utilities and Maintenance Depanment access to a sewer line. For much of this link the trail will be able to use this road. The City should consider initiating the necessary internal des.go and negotiation steps necessary to implement the shared use of the water drainage course in Segment No. 13 and the service access road in Segment No. 43. Environmental Issues The City has a range of natural resources, including waier bodies, riparim habitat, chapan'al .and coastal sage scn1b, and naturalized tree groves, which have varying capacity to accommodale human land uses. The trail system must be sited and designed so as to avoid negative impacts on these resources. Many of the landscape resources in the City which are potentially of most interest to the trail user are also the most environmentally sensitive. The City will have to plan and design the interaction of trails and environmental resowces with care so as not to destroy the very resomce the trail design is seeking. A team of biologisU has reviewed the proposal trail system and suggcstcd various design guicleUnes which should allow implementation of the trail syS1elD without significant negative impacts to biological resources. The biologists' report may be found in Appendix D. 231 VU. CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Reaoun:e Management Plan Surrounding Communides The City of Carlsbad is bounded by four other cities: Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, and Encinitas, and, for a small distance, by the County of San Diego. Each of these jurisdictions have their own trail planning effons, each at different levels of detail and stages of implementation. As part of the planning process, contact was made with all the jurisdictions to ensure the development of concepts and alignments which would be compatible with those of the surrounding areas. A summary of the issues regarding each community is presented below. The City should maintain periodic contact with surrounding jurisdictions to ensure that the linkages necessary to achieve a regionally connecting trail system are effected. Oceansit.k With the exception of the north-south linkage along the coastal railroad conidor (Segment No. 10), there is only one strong ttail-linkage opportunity between the City of Carlsbad and the City of Oceanside. (The physical barrier presented by Route 78 and the Buena Vista Lagoon effectively preclude any other possibilities.) The one linkage identified by this study (other than the regional link along the railroad) connects Lake Calavera with a neighborhood park which has recently been constructed in the City of Oceanside immediately south of Lake Boulevani, just beyond the northeast corner of City of Carlsbad. (See Segment No. 10 on Map Sheet No. 3.) Additional linkages between the two cities have tentatively been identified within the right-of-ways along Hill Street, Jefferson Street, El Camino Real, Rancho del Oro, and the future alignment of College Boulevard These will, however, only comprise bike lanes and sidewalks and, as such, do not constitute the type of trail system being considered within this study. It is recommended that the City of Carlsbad ensure that any future planning for bicycle circulation take account of linkage to Oceanside. VlSta Exhibit "E" of the Bicycle, Hiking and Equestrian Trails Element of the Vista-General Plan is a plan which indicates a numbec of trail links emanating to the north and east from Lake Calavera into Vista. All these alignments (which are shown very conceptually) run through already developed areas of the City of Oceanside. Vista is also conceptually considering a trail linkage westward from Buena Vista Parle into the City of Carlsbad. In this case, field investigation and assessment of ownership revealed the only feasible link to run acros.1 the top of a steep slope held under seven different ownerships from whom access rights would have to be purchased. Given that the trail would have clear vision into the homes concerned, this whole linkage seemed very unlikely to succeed. Moreover, with access to Squires Dam limited, and the views of the reservoir from afar being cluttered with heavy civil engineering structures, it was not felt that this linkage was worth pursuing. The City of Vista also indicates on Exhibit "E" a link along Melrose Drive. This could be connected to Segment No. 26 in this Plan. SanMarcos The City of San Martos City Council has recendy adopted a Master Trails Plan which defines a proposed citywide trails system. Four segments are shown in the San Marcos plan which connect to Carlsbad Connection to the proposed San Marcos trails is included in this Plan via Segments Nos. 36, 47, 48, 53, and 58A Trail Segment No. 58A in Carlsbad is propmed to allow equestrian use in order to connect the equestrian trail systems in Encinitas and San Marcos. 232 .J ' \.. . .; '.._ ..... ' -, r -. VD. CARLSBAD TRAD.. SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Co111CtVation Resource Manqement Piao .Encinitas The City of Encinitas is proceeding with implementation of a trail system which potentially coMects with Carlsbad's trails in a number of places. Segment No. 55 of this Plan has been aligned so as to effect a connection into Encinitas which will lead into the proposed Escondido Creek Trail -the spine of the Encinitas trail system -which will eventually lead to the San Elijo Lagoon. Segments Nos.· 55A and 56A have both been included in the proposed Carlsbad trail system following a request from Encinitas. It is proposed that Trail Segment No. 58A in Carlsbad allow equestrian use in order to coMect the equestrian trail systems in Encinitas and San Marcos. A potential linkage between the two cities may occur to the west of El Camino Real and the final alignment of the southern end of Segment No. 50 of this Plan should be coordinated with Encinitas. It is also possible that a connection could lead from the north end of Segment No. SO in a westerly direction into Encinitas. Connective opportunity also lies along the coastal railroad -Segment No. 40. San Diego County The San Dieguito Community Planning Area Riding and Hiking Trails Plan (adopted as General Plan Amendment -GPA 87-03, Item 4) indicates a proposed trail corridor crossing county land between the City of Carlsbad and the City of San Marcos. It is possible that this connection could be implemented, and if so, could have potential for linking into the Carlsbad system. However the county map was prepared with very minimal study and many of the indicated alignments are not practicable. It has not been possible to confirm the validity of indicating a trail in this area. H, at some future date this county trail connection were to be completed, the short easterly spur of Segment No. 53 is designed to make this connection. . . · Approvals and Permits As with any other land use proposal, the implementation of a trails system will be subject to review from a variety of agencies from whom approvals and permits may be required for the project to proceed. With regard to trail sections located adjacent to areas of sensitive wildlife habitat, such as wetlanm or areas where state or. federal listed species occur, the trail proposals may include review by any or all of the following agencies: the California Department of F1Sh and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,•the Coastal Cnrnmissinn, the Environmental Proiection Agency. and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Specifically, a Section 404 Permit will be required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wherever any type of dredge or fill of wetlands is involved. (Areas of wetland which ire under one acre in si7.e and in isolated locations relative to othec wetland may fall under the definitions of a Nationwide Permit and avoid the need for a Section 404 Permit, but this should not be counted on.) Trails running within habitat areas of fedenlly listed endangezed species will be subject to Section 7 consultations with the Fish and Wildlife Service, and those nmning through state listed endangered species habitat will be subject to Section 10 consultations with the State 'Department of Fish and Game. The Coastal Cornmis.von will not issue a pennit per se, but will have review of trails proposals which should be in accordance with local Coastal Zone Plan requirements. Given that public access is a key concern of the agency, it is unlikely that significant problems with regard to a public trails system would originate with the Coastal Commission. 233 Vll. CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Reaomc:e Manqcment Plan The 1rail alignments selected in this study have been placed so as to avoid obvious conflicts with the requirements of these agencies. However, a number of trail links go close to sensitive areas. In these cases coordination with various agencies will be needed to refine a final alignmenL Additionally, some special design standards may be required, such as the inclusion of special fencing between the 1rail and the sensitive habitat. One such fence standard which has received U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approvals calls for a 3.5-foot high wood frame and welded wire fence continuous along the habitat perimeter. Early involvement of agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Game, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Coastal Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will help ensure that the trail system is planned and designed in an environmentally sensitive manner consistent with agency requirements. Safety: Police and Fire As part of the Trails Feasibility Study, meetings were held with the Police and Fire Departments in order to gain their input and understand their concerns with regard to implementation of a trail system. Neither department felt that a trail system was unduly difficult with regard to carrying out their responsibilities. However, both had concerns, and both foresaw an increase in operating (and possibly· capital) costs. Police Ihpartment The concerns of the Police Department focus on the prevention of illegal activities both on the trail system and adjacent to the trail system for example, using trails as a means of access to private property. The Police Department already has an off-road patrol component using two motorcycles and is studying the potential for establishment of a mountain bike patrol unit. The 1rails could be patrolled using either motorbikes or mountain bikes or a combination of the two. The use of mountain bikes would be more consistent with preserving the rural integrity of the trail system. Some of the larger trail systems in California operate an independent secwity force, but the Carlsbad Police Department indicated that this would not be seen as a prefen-ed option. Given the relatively small size of the Carlsbad trail system (it is a citywide but not a regional system) a separate security force seems uoJikeJy to be cost effective in any case. The Police Department believ~ that the majority of law enforcement problems are likely to occur close to the road system and especially near to staging areas. The design of staging areas, in particular, and other trail sections close to the road system should be designed to facilitate surveillance by police patrol units. The inclusion of lighting in the staging areas will help prevent inappropriate use patterns at night. With regard to security, generally is should be noted that frequent levels of trail use for legitimate recreational pmposes will serve to provide informal monitoring and discourage inappropriate of illegal activities. Encouragement of trail use through making people aware of the resource, scheduling hiking tours, and schools use, etc. will not only optimize use of the system but will also serve to preserve the safety of the system. It should be noted that many communities throughout California and the United State& have exis1ing trail system and have not found them to be an undue secwity problem. Fire Departmmt . The Fire Department is responsible for both fire prevention and control, and the operation of the City's paramedic service. With regard to fire control the primary concern is over public access through scrub and brush areas during the dry season when fire risk is at its greatest The presence of 234 .. J VU. CARLSBAD TRAil.. SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan the trail leading to increased public use of wilderness areas may increase the incidence of brush fires. It should be noted, however, that in many cases the proposed trails are cwrently unofficially used either for recreation of for residence by homeless/migrant workers. The fire risk from legitimate activities replacing existing activities may not be significantly increased., It will be important to coordinate the final alignment and design of trail links with the Fire Department so as to ensure optimum avoidance of fire risk. It will also be nece.ssary for the Fll"e Chief to have the authority to close certain trail sections when tire ha7.ard is especially high -even if this means closing segments for the whole summer. Again it should be noted that the nearby City of Poway has a trail system that leads through extensive, and often isolated areas of scrubland, and there does not appear to have been any significant incidence of fire associated with the trail system. In tenns of enhancing response time, it is recommended that staging infonnation boarm include directions to the nearest public telephone. The possibility of including telephones on the trails was considered, but rejected as too expensive. However, the City might include locating public phones at key locations in the future. (Many of the staging areas for the trails system would be at public park sites which typically include public telephones among their improvements.) Vehicular Access The trail system would be closed to any motorized vehicles for recreational purposes. The only vehicular access permitted on the trail system is for: • Maintenance vehicles, eithe.r for the trail itself or for other purposes, such as where the trail shares a utility easement and access is required to maintain a waterline or other utility; • Police patrols -possibly using motorcycles; • Fire and paramedic vehicles may need to access the trails system in case of emergencies. ,~ ·. Segments Descriptions Detailed descriptions of all the proposed trail segments can be found in Appendix B. The segments are described in a profonna Segments which are identified with a letter suffix, e.g., 56A, were added to the proposed trail system after completion of the 1990 Trails Feasibility Study. Trail Maps The proposed trail segments are shown on a series of23 map sheets. (See Figures 18-40.) It should be noted that the aerial photographs on which the segment alignments are shown were taken during the period September and Octobez 1988. 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Administrative Responsibilities It is recommended that the responsibility for operation and maintenance of the citywide open space system and the Carlsbad Trail System be given to the Parks and Recreation Department This department is already responsible for programming and maintaining the various city-owned public recreation areas. There will inevitably be an incremental cost implication to the department as the open space and trail systems are developed. Provision is made for projected incremental costs in the financial recommendations of this plan, including both staff and equipment costs. It should be noted that there will be considerable overlap in the open space system between conservation and recreation objectives. Certain landscape management practices for habitat areas may be different from those typically practiced by the Parks and Recreation Department The recommendations of the City's Habitat Management Plan, and any future conservation-related studies, should be borne in mind when the Parks and Recreation Department determines its management practices. C. Carlsbad Trail System and Archaeological Review Based on archaeological literature and record searches conducted by the City of Carlsbad at the San Diego Museum of Man and the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) at San Diego State University, an evaluation was made of proposed trail segments which might conflict with area cultural resources. Table 34 lists the recorded sites that appear to lie within or in close proximity to the alignment of the proposed trail system. No field work, ground truthing or evaluation was undertaken to verify site locations or to detemiine site significance. Therefore, trail segments identified on Table 34, which may have potential to result in significant impacts, will require additional archaeological analysis at the project level. To determine appropriate actions for segments where it is discovered that sensitive resources do exist, an archaeologist certified by the Society of ProfeMional Archaeologists shall field stake the site and, in conjunction with the City, determine appropriate construction and alignment Table 34 Archaeological Sites Trail Museum Segment No. 2 W-138 4 W-1172 5 W-1172 7 W-1789 8 W-3030A 9 10 W-4009 11 W-131 15 16 W-4009 19 19 259 SCIC No. SDi-629 SDi-5007 SDi-5007 SDi-6139 SDi-8913 SDi-10612 SDi-5555 SDi-209 VIl. CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Trail Museum SCIC -· .J Segment No. No. 20 W-1782 SDi-6140 20 W-1430 21 SDi-6830 22 W-121 22 SDi-6830 22 W-126 SDi-8196 2S W-601 ·1 26 SDi-2716 ---1 26 SDi-9041 28 W-116 SDi-1014 -I 29 W-4047 A/B I 29 W-115 _..J 31 W-4047 A/B 31 W-115 I 32 W-2047 SDi-6820 33 W-970 33 W-968 33 W-971 34 W-971 34 SDi-9846 34 W-1@8 34 W-1087 38 SDi-6740 40 W-88 SDi-11026 41 W-95 SDi-690 41 W-88 SDi-11026 41 41 SDi-211 ._ _; 43 SDi-600 43 SDi-601 43 SDi-602 43 SDi-691 43 W-182 SDi-682 43 W-99 SDi-694 44 W-99 SDi-694 -.J 44 W-1883 4S W-971 4S W-979 47 SDi-4498 A/B 47 W-659 47A SDi-4498 B 48 W-659 48 SDi-4498A 51 W-922 SDi-4401 51 SDi-4850 260 VU. CARLSBAD TR.All. SYSlEM ISSUES Open Space and Conaervation Resource Management Plan Trail Museum SCIC Segment No. No. 53 W-941 SDi-8696 53 W-940 SDi-4402 53 W-951 53 W-943 54 W-850 54 W-48 54 SDi-6449 L...' '--· 261 VII. CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan _j -_J 262 .. ~--...-.--;-..:.;,;_, .. ---~;·~· --...,_, . ..c-~-~~ .. ··: .· Jl,i -::, -.;a~i:+-<~ . -~~ "· __ ,,. .... -.. lib . ~-:·-: ·:·; -"• ----'~w.llji;· ---:.,....... ...,_ SECTION vm: PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES vm. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan VIII. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Besides sensitive design of public projects, and design review of private projects in accordance with regulatory protection, the recommended implementation program relies primarily on application of the 15-percent open space set-aside requirement, dedication, and public purchase of land and easements. Financing public acquisition and improvement costs will come primarily from general obligation bond proceeds, if approved by voters. Maintenance costs will be funded by a combination of a citywide assessment district, project specific assessment districts, or a maintenance endowment fund to which developers dedicating open space may contribute in-lieu of a project specific assessment district These approaches raise some issues which should be considered as the plan is implemented. A. Growth Management Open Space Standard Open space is allocated on a facility management zone basis. Existing built-out areas either already meet or exceed the open space standard or do not present any opportunity for open space dedication. In zones where the 15-percent set-aside requirement applies, the requirement is administered on an ownership basis, which means that each proposed development must meet the 15-percent set aside requirement, but this open space can be achieved anywhere in the zone including other parcels. The open space must be concurrent with development The 15-percent land is developable and is in addition to land that is already constrained or cannot be developed according to regulations. The development rights to the land that is set-aside are effectively transferred to elsewhere in the zone since the development density calculation is based on the total developable land area, including the 15-percent that is set-aside for open space. Presently, it is up to the owners within a zone to detennine amongst themselves how the open space will be allocated. It is the intent of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan to state where the open space will be allocated in the future. It is now recommended that for the proposed open space areas in a Local Facility Management Plan Zone (LFMP) to receive credit toward meeting the 15-percent open space perfonnance standard, the open space areas for the LFMP zone shall be consistent with the primary and secondary open space action priorities identified in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. If the primary and secondary open space priorities have been satisfied in the zone, any open space area approved by the Planning Department may receive full credit toward meeting the open space standard. (See Section V for a summary of the open space action priorities). While some parcels and ownerships through which the open space corridor traverses are large enough to transfer the development rights elsewhere on their parcel, small ownerships through which the open space corridor passes may not have sufficient land left over for development The City would either have to allow the property owners of small parcels facing this circumstance to sell their development right to another location within the zone, or would have to buy the property to preserve the open space in its natural state. This situation is most common in zones where fragmented ownerships exist, such as Zone 15. 263 VIII. PLAN IMPLEMENf A TION ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan The City will continue existing policy which requires propeny owners within a specific zone to prepare a public facilities financing plan which will also address how the propeny owners will meet the 15-percent set-aside requirement, in the locations designated in the plan. Therefore, the City places the responsibility for resolving the issue described above on the property owners within the zone. This allows the property owners the greatest flexibility in determining how they will allocate development rights and compensate owners of small parcels within the open space corridor. Property owners may choose to sell development rights and transfer them away from small properties within the open space corridor, joint venture on development within the zone by combining properties and transferring the development rights to portions outside the open space corridor, or other mutual agreements to resolve the issue. B. General Obligation Bonds A general obligation bond is the least expensive form of financing since it is secured by the City's taxing powers and is considered one of the most secure forms of financing. A general obligation (G.O.) bond requires two-thirds voter approval. Besides the two-thirds voter approval, the major limitation of a general obligation bond is that it can only be used for acquisition and improvements, and the revenue cannot be used for maintenance. Since an assessment district is recommended to fund maintenance costs, however, this is less of a concern. Since the public is more familiar with general obligation bond financing than other bond financing methods that require voter approval, such as Mello-Roos financing, a general obligation bond may be easier to sell to the voters. Since a general obligation bond would be applied to all properties, including commercial and industrial, the cost burden per property is relatively low. As citywide assessed values increase over time due to growth in the city revenue can increase without increasing the cost for property owners already paying additional taxes to suppon G.O. bonds. Also, bonds can be issued in phases to coincide with funding needs, which in turn are related to future population growth. This flexibility allows the city to keep the tax burden low. A campaign would have to be waged to educate the voters regarding the open space system. Voters should be reminded that the bond is only needed to finance a portion of the system and that it is leveraging significant private contributions to the system. C. Assessment District The City currently has several lighting and landscape maintenance districts, including a citywide district, established primarily to finance maintenance of greenbelts, medians, and rights of way. A new city-wide assessment district to maintain open space could be formed, or the existing citywide district could be amended, to include open space, but a strict association of cost and benefit would be required. The premise here is that the trail system and portions of the open space system purchased by the city is a citywide facility of citywide benefit, serving all residents and workers in the city. Allocating maintenance costs citywide reduces the costs per resident and worker to a very low amount which is affordable. As the trail system grows with population growth, maintenance costs and the resultant assessment can be phased accordingly. 264 VIlI. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Open space acquired through dedication as part of the subdivision approval process would become part of the system, but since this open space is dedicated in exchange for city subdivision approvals which accommodate growth, its maintenance costs would have to be funded by the project itself, either through a developer's contribution to a maintenance endowment or a project-specific assessment district placed on the subdivided parcels by the developer. Existing homeowners associations who want to dedicate open space which they now maintain to the City (within the open space corridor) would have to agree to pay an additional assessment to fund future maintenance of this land. Presumably, their homeowners association fees collected to maintain this open space would be reduced accordingly. D. Proposition H If the City wants to pay more than $1 million out of general funds, Proposition H requires that voters approve the expenditure. A simple majority vote is required to approve the project, and the cost cannot be phased to reduce the expenditure to less than $1 million. Usually Proposition H approval is proposed to the voters at the same time as the funding proposal. E. Phasing Phasing will occur as the city develops and dedication opportunities arise. Some elements of the open space and trail system can be implemented earlier if the City has the funds available from grants, G.O. bonds, or the general fund. The following phasing schedule is anticipated in general: Phase I (0-3 years): Phase II ( 4-6 years): Phase ID (7+ years): 45% of system 34% of system 21 % of system Since the system will be phased, acquisition and improvement costs, financing requirements, and maintenance costs will also be phased. The costs presented in Section VI are build-out costs in beginning 1992 dollars. These total costs would not be incurred immediately, but will be phased over time. The actual dollar figure costs will be higher when the costs are incurred due to inflation. 265 VIII. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan 266 .......,;.-.:-.... ,;.:,,'.'!"''. .. "'!'I.~ ~~~ .. •. \ ... . ..:-...... ~-· . . .. . ;~f-:"/.,:•-:-_.· ~:~.?-.~~ ·· -~-*·-··---· et: ·atilltiA ___ ,.,.~: :· ::·. , .. ·.~-----:. . ~-··_:_· -· -. .-,_ SECTION IX: DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES The following words and phrases have been defined because they are key to clarification and understanding of this document. ACTIVE OPEN SPACE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 15, 1990) AGRICULTURE (S.D. County, General Plan) AQUACULTURE (Existing Ordinance, Section 21.04.036; as modified by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) Open space areas that typically include more complex site improvements and generally have provisions for programmed recreation. Agriculture is the cultivation and tilling of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities, the raising of livestock, bees, fur- bearing animals, or. poultry, and the preparation of farm products for market. Aquaculture means that form of agriculture devoted to propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals in marine, brackish, and fresh water. Aquaculture does not include species of ornamental marine or freshwater plants and animals unless utilired for human consumption or bait purposes and maintained in closed systems for personal, pet industry or hobby purposes. This definition specifically excludes hydroponics. BEACH (Open Space Advisory Committee, A nearly level stretch of pebbles or sand which may be Dec. 20, 1990) man-made or created by the action of the water, beside a body of water. BUFFERS, BIOLOGICAL (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) An area of natural habitat between a riparian or other sensitive habitat and the area modified by adjacent land uses. This area customarily is not accessible to the general public other than for passive recreation. 267 IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan BUFFERS, GREENBELT (The Illustrated Book of Development . Definitions, 1981) BUFFER, PLANNING (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) CAMPGROUND (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 15, 1990) CORRIDOR OR LINK (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 15, 1991) CULTURE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 21, 1991) DESIGNATED SCENIC HIGHWAY OR ROUTE (Carlsbad General Plan Scenic Highways Element, Feb. 1975) An open area which may be cultivated or maintained in a natural state surrounding development or used as a buff er between land uses or to mark the edge of an urban or developed area. An area of transition between the biological buffer and urbanized land uses. Passive recreation areas may be incorporated into the planning buffer in a manner that focuses activity (and potential access) away from the habitat A plot of ground upon which two or more campsites are located, established or maintained for occupancy by camping units of the general public as temporary living quarters for recreation, education or vacation purposes. A link or corridor is a connecting area which ties together such open space features as environmental resources, wildlife habitat, ecological preserves, recreation areas and cultural areas. Some examples of such links or corridors are greenways, trails, roadways, visual corridors and railroad rights-of-way. The acquaintance with and taste in fine arts, humanities, and broad aspects of science reflected in institutions specializing in zoology, paleontology, history, archaeology, and horticulture. An eligible route that has been subjected to all of the steps contained in the Carlsbad Scenic Highways Program, found to possess scenic or historical amenities worth of preservation and implemented by the adoption of a specific plan and overlay zoning. 268 ENHANCED OPEN SPACE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) ENVIRONMENT (CEQA 21060.5) IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Open Space areas that have been improved. The physical conditions which exist within the area which will be affected by a pro-posed project, including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance. ENVIRONMENTALLY Areas in which development is not pennitted due to CONSTRAINED AREAS (City of environmental conditions and which include beaches, Carlsbad Local Facilities Management Plan; as permanent bodies of water, floodways, slopes greater modified by the Open Space Advisory than forty (40) percent, significant woodland habitats, Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) major powerline easements, railroad track beds, and other significant environmental feature~ as determined by the environmental review process or by the City Council. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA (California Coastal Act,§ 30107.5 1976, Revised Jan. 1990) FLOODPLAIN (Existing Ordinance 21.110.05; Modified by Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) GATEWAY (Wallace Roberts & Todd) Any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and development Any land area susceptible to being inun-dated from any source by flood water of the one-hundred year frequency flood. An area of varying dimension within the viewshed of a major entrance route into or within the city. 269 IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan GREENWAY <Greenways in America. Charles E. Little) GOLF COURSE (The illustrated Book of Development Definitions, 1981) HABITAT (Webster's Dictionary, 1983) HILLSIDES OR STEEP SLOPES (SANDAG: Regionally significant open space, Feb. 1991; as modified by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 21, 1991) HISTORIC AREA (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 15, 1990) LINK OR CORRIDOR (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 21 , 1991) An open space connector linking parks, nature preserves, cultural features, larger areas of open space or historic sites to each other and with populated areas in order to improve environmental quality and provide for outdoor recreation and enhance the visual perception of open space. A tract of land for playing golf, improved with tees, greens, fairways, hazards, and which may include clubhouses and shelters. , A place or type of site where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows. Steep slopes or hillsides are those lands having a slope of 25 percent or greater. A district, zone or site designated by a local authority, state or federal government within which the buildings, structures, appurtenances and places are of basic and vital importance because of their association with history, or because of their unique architectural style and scale, including color, proportion, form and architectural detail, or because of their being, a part of or related to a square, park, or area the design or general arrangement of which should be preserved and/or developed according to a fixed plan based on cultural, historical or architectural motives or purposes. A link or corridor is a connecting area which ties together such open space features as environmental resources, wildlife habitat, ecological preserves, recreation areas and cultural areas. Some examples of such links or corridors are greenways, trails, roadways, visual corridors and railroad rights-of-way. 270 NATURAL OPEN SPACE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 15, 1990) OCEAN (Webster's Dictionary, _1974) IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan "Natural Open Space" includes environ-mentally constrained and nonconstrained areas that are in, or similar to being in, their natural or naturalized state. The whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth. 271 IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan OPEN SPACE Any area of land or w~ter which, for wh~tever reason, is not develop~d ~or urbanized uses and _whic~ therefore enhances residents' quahty of life. The Open Space may be m 1ts natural state or modified m such a way that the modification itself contributes to this enhancement Open Space may fall into six major categories: 1. Open Space for the preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to: a. Areas required for the preservation of trees, forests, plant and animal life, including habitat for fish and wildlife species. b. Areas required for ecologic and other scientific study purposes. c. Rivers, streams, bays, lagoons and estuaries. d. Coastal beaches, lakeshores, banks of rivers and streams and watershed lands. e. Hillside, slopes and canyons necessary for the preservation of natural resources. 2. Open Space used for the managed production of resources, including, but not limited to: a. Forest lands, rangeland, agricultural and horticultural lands, including greenhouses. b. Areas required for recharge of ground water basins. c. Bays, estuaries, marshes, rivers and streams which are important for the management of commercial fisheries. d. Areas containing major mineral deposits, including those in short supply. 3. Open Space for programmed and unprogrammed outdoor recreation, including, but not limited to: a. School playgrounds and athletic fields. b. Park and recreation areas, including those areas giving access to lakeshores, beaches, lagoons, rivers and streams. c. Areas which serve as links between major recreation and Open Space reservation, including utility easements, banks of rivers and streams, scenic highway and railroad corridors. d. Trails for walking and hiking. e. Separate trails for biking and skate-boarding. 272 IX. DEFINIT10NS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan f. Wilderness areas and nature preserves. g . Campgrounds. h . Golf Courses. 4 . Open Space for aesthetic, cultural and educational considerations, including, but not limited to: a. Areas of important scenic, historic and cultural value, including significant geological, paleontological, archaeological areas. b. Areas which provide a buffer between land uses, including larger than standard setbacks around buildings and along roadways. c. Areas which provide separation from surrounding communities. d. Museums, arboreta, zoologic and botanical gardens. 5. Open Space for public health and safety, including, but not limited to: a. Areas which require special management or regulations because of hazardous or special conditions. Examples: safety zones in the vicinity of airports, earthquake fault zones, steep slopes, unstable soils areas, watersheds, floodplains, areas prone to landslides. b. Areas presenting high fire risks. c. Areas required for the protection of water quality and water reservoirs. d. Areas required for the protection and enhancement of air quality. e. Bluffs subject to wave erosion. 273 IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan OPEN SPACE MAP, CONCEPTUAL A conceptual graphic representation of the existing and (Open Space Advisory Committee, future open space which will be preserved in the City. Dec. 20, 1990) OPEN SPACE PERFORMANCE STANDARD (Citywide Facilities and Improvements Plan; as amended by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) PASSIVE OPEN SPACE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 15, 1990) PERMANENT BODIES OF WATER (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) PRESERVE (Webster's Dictionary, 1974) PROGRAMMED OPEN SPACE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) PROJECT OPEN SPACE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) That percentage of the local facilities management land area in a zone, exclusive of environmentally constrained, non-developable land, that must be set aside for permanent open space and must be available concurrent with development. An open space area which typically includes minimal or no improvements and lends itself to unprogrammed activities. Consist of the ocean, lagoons, lakes, and other small year-round bodies of water such as ponds and streams. An area restricted for the protection and preservation of natural resources. An open space area where site improve-ments are provided to accommodate active recreation. Recreational space areas as provided for in Section 21.45.090(g) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. RECREATION Recreation is any leisure experience providing pleasure (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 21, or spiritual refreshment for those participating. 1991) Recreation may be either active or passive. 274 RIPARIAN HABITAT (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) SCENIC CORRIDOR (Scenic Highways Element, Feb. 1975; as modified by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) SCENIC RESOURCES (Scenic Highways Element, Feb. 1975) IX. DEFINITlONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan A relatively narrow strip of land that borders a stream or river, containing native vegetation, and which often coincides with the maximum water surface elevation of the one-hundred (100) year storm. The bands of land, generally adjacent to the scenic highway right-of-way, that complete the visual appearance and integrity of the total composition of the scenic highway. The boundaries of the scenic corridor may coincide with the boundaries of the visual corridor but are usually less extensive. The objective and subjective visual features of a unique and irreplaceable landscape, including rewarding views of vegetation, topography, geological fonnations and historical sites. SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS AND The land in the vicinity of public schools, which is FIELDS (Open Space Advisory Committee, designed and planned for use in physical education Dec. 20, 1990) and recreation. SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT (CEQA 21068) SPECIAL RESOURCES (Parks & Recreation Element, Oct. 16, 1990; as revised by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) · A substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in the environment. Local amenities that have either citywide or potential regional significance. The significance is in the quality of the site that makes it distinctive as either an unpro- grammed or programmed recreation natural (water, geological, ecological, etc.), or historical (architectural, etc.) area or both; this quality may be of importance, or combination thereof. 275 IX. DEFINmONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan SPECIAL USE AREAS (Parks & Recreation Element, Oct. 16, 1990; as modified by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) STAGING AREA (Wallace Roberts & Todd) STEEP SLOPES OR Hll..LSIDES (SANDAG: Regionally significant open space, Feb. 1991; as modified by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 21, 1991) Local Facilities that meet the needs of only one or two activities, either passive or active in nature. They are between one and five acres in size and generally do not provide the range of facilities usually found in a Community Park site. Facilities of this type include, but are not limited to, swim, tennis or racquetball complexes, meeting halls, athletic complexes, play lots, picnic and interpretive walk areas. An area allowing individuals or groups to assemble for the purpose of using a trail segment Facilities provided may include parking, picnic tables and benches, and trail use safety and interpretive signage. Steep slopes or hillsides are those lands having a slope of 25 percent or greater. TRAIL A marked or established path set aside primarily for (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 21 , use by pedestrians or, in some cases, bicycle riders or 1991) equestrians. UNCONSTRAINED UNDEVELOPED Undeveloped land free of environmental constraints. LAND (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) UNPROGRAMMED OPEN SPACE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) VISUAL CORRIDOR (Scenic Highways Element, Feb. 1975; as modified by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) An open space area devoid of or containing minimal site improvements and therefore lending itself to passive recreation. All areas visible from the scenic highway (i.e. the view from the road). 276 VISUAL OPEN SPACE (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) WATERSHED (Open Space Advisory Committee, Nov. 21, 1991) WETLANDS (SANDAG: regionally significant Open Space; as modified by the Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) WOODLANDS (Open Space Advisory Committee, Dec. 20, 1990) IX. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCES Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan Natural or enhanced open space areas, that are valuable for their beauty or buffering effect. An area drained by a river or stream. Lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface of the land is covered by shallow water. For purposes of this classification, wetlands must have one or more of the following three attributes; ( 1) at least periodically, the land supports predominantly hydrophytes; (2) the substrate is predominantly undrained hydric soil; and (3) the substrate is non-soil and is saturated at some time during the growing season. Examples are bays, lagoons, creeks, streams, ponds and estuaries. Land which is covered with trees. 277 Appendix A: Appendix B: Appendix C: Appendix D: Appendix E: Appendix F: . Appendix G: Appendix H: Appendix I: Appendix J: Open Space Classification/Inventory Comparison . . . .. . . . . . . . . Carlsbad Trail System Detailed Alignment Descriptions and Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsbad Trail System Engineering and Costs Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Biological Impact Analysis for the Carlsbad Trail System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carlsbad Trail System Graphics ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recent I..and Sales Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Space Public Financing Alternatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Potential Grant Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tax and Assessment lmpactS Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facility Management Zone Implementation Matti~ APPENDICES APPENDIX A: OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION/ INVENTORY COMPARISON OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION/INVENTORY COMPARISON Definition: Open Space is any area of land or water which, for whatever reason, is not developed for urbanized uses and which therefore enhances residents' quality of life. The Open Space may be in its natural state or modified in such a way that the modification itself contributes to this enhancement. CATEGORY 1: Open Space for Preservation of Natural Resources a. Plant/ Animal Life/Habitat i) Trees and Woodlands; ii) Forests and Groves; iii) Plant life; iv) Animal life; v) Habitat for fish and wildlife species; or vi) Buffers, links and corridors to enhance the preservation of natural resources. b. Nature Preserves. c. Water Features. i) Oceans; ii) Rivers; iii) Streams; iv) Lagoons; v) Lakes; vi) Ponds; or vii) Estuaries. d. Beaches/Bluffs/Banks. i) Coastal beaches; ii) Coastal bluffs and cliffs; iii) Lagoon beaches; iv) Lakeshores; v) Banks of rivers and streams; or vi) Watershed lands. e. Canyons/Hillsides. i) Hillsides; ii) Slopes; or iii) Canyons for preservation of natural resources. f. Wetlands. g. Riparian Areas. A-1 OPEN SPACE INVENTORY GROUPINGS The information presented below each category of open space identifies how a comprehensive list of open space types (identified by the Citizens Commitu;e for Review of Carlsbad's Open Space Plan and Programs) is incorporated into the open space classification system defined in this Comprehensive Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. Beach .................................... ld Beaches -Coastal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 di Beaches -Lagoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ldiii Beaches -Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 div Beaches -Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ldv Beaches -Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 dv Bluffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ldii Buffer -Biological . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lavi Buffer -Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lavi C lelll ... anyons ................................. . Cliffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ldii Coastal Bluffs and Cliffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ldii Forests and Groves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lai liillsides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lei Hillside -Natural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lei Links -Between Environmental Resources . . . . . . . . . . . lavi Links -Riverbanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lavi Links -Streambanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lavi Links -Wildlife Corridors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lavi Natural -Animal Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . laiv Natural -Coastal Sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . laiii Natural -Fish Habitat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 av Natural -Forests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . laii Natural -Plant Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . laiii · Natural-Riparian Habitat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lg Natural -Riparian (sig.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lg Natural -Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lai Natural -Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1f Natural -Wetlands (sig.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1f Natural -Wilderness Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 av Natural-Wildlife Habitat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lav Natural -Woodland Habitat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . laii Natural -Woodland (sig.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . laii Preserve -Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 b Preserve -Ecologic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 b Preserve -Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lb Slopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . leii Slopes -25-40% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . leii Slopes -Over 40% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . leii Slopes -Steep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . leii Water Body -Estuary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lcvii Water Body-Lagoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lciv Water Body-Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lcv Water Body-Lakeshores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ldiv A-2 Water Body-Ocean ................... : . . . . . . lei Water Body -Ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lcvi Water Body -Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lcii Water Body -Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lciii Watershed Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 dvi A-3 I CATEGORY 2: Open Space for Managed Production of Resources a. Forestry/ Agriculture/ Aquaculture. i) Forest lands; ii) Rangeland; iii) Agriculture; iv) Aquaculture; v) Horticulture, including greenhouses; or vi) Flower fields. b. Water Management. i) Water reservoirs; ii) Ground water recharge basins; or iii) Watershed lands. c. Commercial fishery elements, including bays, estuaries, marshes, rivers and streams. d. Major Mineral resources. OPEN SPACE INVENTORY GROUPINGS Commercial Fish -Lagoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Commercial Fish -Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Commercial Fish -Estuaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Commercial Fish -Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Commercial Fish -Marshes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Preserve -Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2aiii Production :-Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2aiii Production -Aquaculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2aiv Production -Field Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2aiii Production -Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2avi Production -Forests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2ai Production -Greenhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2av Production -Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2av Production -Mineral Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2di Production -Rangeland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2aii Water Recharge Basins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2bii Water Reservoirs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2bi Watershed Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2biii Watersheds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2biii A-4 , CATEGORY 3: Open Space for Outdoor Recreation (Programmed and Unprogrammed) a. School grounds. i) School playgrounds; or ii) School athletic fields and courts. b. Public parks/recreation areas (active and passive). i) City parks; ii) Special use areas; iii) Special resource areas, including beaches; iv) State recreation areas; v) Other public recreation areas, other uses of a trail; or vi) Areas for access to park and recreation sites, lakeshores, beaches, lagoons, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, estuaries and coastal bluffs and cliffs. c. Green ways. i) Links and greenways between major recreation and open space areas, including the recreational use of utility easements, and railroad corridors; ii) Recreational use of banks of rivers and streams; or iii) Scenic highways. d. Trails for walking, hiking, biking, and skate-boarding, including associated improvements such as staging areas, picnic areas and viewpoints. i) Carlsbad Trail System; and/or ii) All other trails. e. Campgrounds. f. Golf courses. g. Private recreation areas including beaches. i) Homeowner pocket parks; ii) Ballfields; or iii) Beaches; iv) Other. h. Equestrian facilities. OPEN SPACE INVENTORY GROUPINGS Access -Coastal .............................. 3bvi Access -Lagoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bvi Access -Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bvi A-5 Access -Rivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bvi Access -Streams .............................. 3bvi Equestrian Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3h Recreation -Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Basketball .......................... 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Campground (priv.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3e Recreation -Campground (public) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3e Recreation -City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi Recreation -County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bv Recreation -Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Golf (priv.) ......................... 3f Recreation -H/O Pocket Parks ..................... 3g Recreation -Picnic Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Play Apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Pocket parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Skateboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Softball ............................ 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -State .............................. 3biv Recreation -Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv Recreation -Tot Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3bi/3biv/3bv School -Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3ai School -Fields/Playgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3aii Special Use Areas ............................. 3bii Trails ...................................... 3d Trails -Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3d Trails -Equestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3h Trails -Picnic ................................ 3d Trails -Skateboard/Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3d Trails -Staging Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3d Trails -Viewpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3d Trails -Walking/Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3d Water Body-Lagoon (active) ..................... 3biii/3bvi Water Body -Lagoon (passive) .................... 3biii/3bvi A-6 CATEGORY 4: Open Space for Aesthetic, Cultural and Educational Purposes a. Scenic/Historic/Cultural/Educational Value. i) Scenic; ii) Historic, and cultural value, including paleontological and archaeological areas; or iii) Educational value, including significant and/or representative natural habitats, hydrologic, and geological areas. b. Buffers between land uses, including larger setbacks (building and roadways), and open space marking entries to major developments or neighborhoods. c. Greenbelts providing separation from surrounding communities. d. Open space gateways marking entry from surrounding communities and within the City. e. Museums/ Arboreta/Zoologic/Botanical. i) Museums; ii) Arboreta; iii) Zoologic; or iv) · Botanical gardens. OPEN SPACE INVENTORY GROUPINGS Buffer -Between Land Uses ...................... 4b Buffer -Greenbelt (surr) ......................... 4c Buffer -Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b Culture -Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4aii Culture -Archaeology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4aii Culture -Botanical Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4eiv Culture -Historic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4aii Culture -Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ei Culture -Paleontology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4aii Culture -Zoologic Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4eiii Education -Ecologic Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4aiii Education -Scientific Stud . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 4aiii Geology -Significant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4aiii Geology -Unique ....................... , ...... 4aiii Links -Greenbelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4c Links -Scenic Highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ai Natural -Trees (Landmark) ....................... 4ai Scenic -Corridors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ai Scenic -Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ai Scenic -Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ai Scenic -Ridgelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ai Scenic -Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ai Scenic -View Corridor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ai S · v· · 4 · cemc -1ewpomt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ai A-7 Setbacks -Arterials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b Setbacks -Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b Setbacks -Roadways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4b A-8 CATEGORY 5: Open Space tor Public Health and Safety a. Hazardous or special condition areas. i) Airpon safety zones; ii) Earthquake fault zones; iii) Manufactured and/or natural steep slopes and hillsides; iv) Unstable soils; v) Watersheds; vi) · Floodplains; vii) Landslide-prone areas; viii) Other hazardous areas; or ix) Buffers around said resources. b. High fire risk areas. c. Areas for protection and conservation of water d. Areas for protection and enhancement of air quality. e. Bluffs subject to wave erosion. OPEN SPACE INVENTORY GROUPINGS Air Quality Enhancement Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5d Air Quality Protection Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5d Bluffs Subject to Waves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5e Buffer-Geological Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5aix Geology-Unstable Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5aiv Hillside -Manufactured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5aiii Safety -Airport Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5ai Safety -Earthquake Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5aii Safety -Fire Risk Zones . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5bi Safety -Floodplains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5avi Safety -Floodways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5avi Safety -Landslide Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5avii Slopes -Manufactured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5aiii Special Condition Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5aviii Water Quality Protection Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c A-9 :~~v-~-~~ . ., ""-,., •r·' . . 11- {.1.tf'-i(;, ... .... 4&.,~ ---•. ~-. ,.,, r· 1" ,,/ ...... - •-., ---"' .... ....._;.'"~.;.: ~~~~~ . --~-" • ... . -~-~~---·; .;,:~i80 --7,r· ·;, .. ·. ~--~-:·_·,< APPENDIX B: CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM DETAILED ALIGNMENT DESCRIP'I'IONS AND COST CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 1 Existing conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From Carlsbad Boulevard along Laguna Drive and Jefferson Street to 1-5 1 5,000 L.F. City owned right-of-way Residential to south, lagoon to north NIA Follow along existing city streets; City Parks and Reaeation Department considering development of reaeational facility on site west of Carlsbad Boulevard to which trail would coonect; trail needs to cross railroad line to get to beach -at present trail is assumed to cross along Carlsbad Boulevard bridge but a pedestrian bridge over the railroad is being considered as part of the Parks Department improvements and the trail could use this if built. NIA Sidewalk/bikelane 3 If trail crosses railroad on new bridge, this will have to meet appropriate design and construction standards for the railroad aossing. City $5,000 Part of street maintenance program See also Engineering Rep<rt in Appendix C. B-1 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 2 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AM.ual): From 1-5 along north side of Jefferson Street to Duck Pond at Marron Road and Hosp Grove. I 2,000 L.F. 156-010-32; 154-180-06; 156-010-08; 156-010-01; 156-031-10,11,12; 154-140-29,30,32; 150-160-28 Lagoon to north, bluff to south in private ownerships. NIA Follow along existing City street using existing or future sidewalk/bikelanes; will have to use narrow existing sidewalk on bridge across 1-5 NIA Sidewalk/bikelane 3 The Coastal Commission, Department of Fish and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Anny Corps of F.ngineers would have to be consulted for approval as consttuctioo of sidewalks along Jefferson would probably involve sooie fill of the lagoon. Off-site mitigation might be a condition of approval which would be expensive. The City bas already engaged in some discussion with the agencies regarding the consttuction of a sidewalk in this location. City $2,000 (does not include consttuction costs for sidewalk or mitigation which have been considered a street improvement expense -the $2,000 is fer trail signage only). Part of street maintenance B-2 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 3 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Hosp Grove 1 3,000 L.F. City of Carlsbad Open Space N/A Fnm a iroposed staging area located south of the intersection of Jefferson Street and Marron Road, through the north edge of the grove crossing Monroe Street at Marron, leading up the slope in a south~terly direction to a viewpoint, and on through the main portion of the Grove to Hosp Way. Some access for maintenance vehicles will probably need to be incorpcrated into the site design for Hosp Grove. 2 1 NIA City $320,500 City Cost $9,820 per annum See also Engineaing Report in Appendix C. B-3 CARLSBAD TRAil..S SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 4 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Pla.ns: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Leading south from proposed staging area in Hosp Grove along to Elm Avenue. 1 4,200 L.F. City of Carlsbad Open Space corridor in-between road and residential area. NIA Trail should stay close to the top of the slope. NIA 2 1 NIA City $122,500 City Cost $2,850 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-4 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 4A Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation From Elm Avenue at Monroe Street south to school site at Basswood Avenue. I 1,400 L.F. City Residential NIA Trail design will have to address safe crossings at Elm A venue and B$Swoood Avenue in a manner appropriate for use by school children. NIA Sidewalk/bikelane -1,000 LF. 2-400 L.F. Anticipated Phasing: I Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: NI A Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate • Improvements: $1,000 City Cost Maintenance Cost (AMual): Street maintenance + $380 B-5 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 5 Existing Conditions Location: z.,me: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Leading from existing staging area at Wickham Way north into main part of Hosp Grove joining with Segment No. 3. 1 1,000 L.F. City of Carlsbad Open space NIA Utilize existing trails as well as developing new connection to north. Existing trails do not meet the standards desaibed in this plan in terms of width but are proving adequate at present Consttuction cost estimate includes improvement to new standard. NIA 2 1 NIA City $24,000 City Cost $950 per annwn B-6 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 6 Existing Conditions Location: 'ZLJne: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate • lmproveml!nts: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Along Hosp Way from Hosp Grove to El Camino Real. 1 2,000 L.F. City owned right-of-way Residential street NIA Follow along existing City street. NIA Sidewalk/bikelane 1 NIA City $2,000 Pan of existing street maintenance B-7 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 7 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Notes From intersection of Hosp Way and El Camino Real east to A venida de Anita and then following along street to intersection of A venida de Anita and Manon Road. 2 1,500 L.F. City owned right-of-way; private parcel: APN unknown Carlsbad Pla7.a South commercial development to north; Wldeveloped to south; existing residential along A venida de Anita. Commercial development to southeast of Hosp Way and El Camino Real intersection. Along streets except where trail links up slope from commercial area to residential along A venida de Anita. NIA Sidewalk/bikelane except for 300 LF. of Type 1 3 NIA City $5,100 -City cost $13,800-dedicated improvements $570 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-8 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 8 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate • Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From intersection of Avenida de Anita and Marron Road through open space to Larwin Parle 2, 25 4,000 L.F. 167-040-24; 167-442-13; 167-000-48 Undeveloped to north; residential to south Buena Vista Park Pla7.a Specific Plan Trail should be located in open space in preference top alongside road; follows SOO&E R.O.W. at south end of segment; staging area at Larwin Park. SDG&E maintenance vehicles 2 3 Secondary use of SDG&E easement requires negotiation of easement rights. Public access easement; underlying ownership to remain with private property owners. $36,000 • dedicated improvements $72,600 • City cost $2,850 Could use portion of 15 pen:ent growth management standard in 2.one 25. See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-9 CARLSBAD TRAll..S SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 9 Existing Conditions Location: Z:One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Notes Larwin Park to Calavera Park 2, 7, 25 7,100 L.F. 167-101-19 Open space; residential; school; Wldeveloped area around northwest portion of trail New residential adjacent to trail, but trail to remain in open space corridor; • east portion of trail falls within open space in Calavera Hills Master Plan. From Larwin Parle to connect across to Vancouver street through easement Cross Vancouver to open space canyon. Follow within open space corridor to Tamarack. Grade crossing at Tamarack north of Chatham Road and across Elm at signalized intersection to enter Calavera Park. NIA 2 and 2,000 L.F. of Sidewalk/bikelane 2 NIA City $134,000 -City cost $55,200 -dedicated improvements $5,700 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C and Biological Report in Appendix 0. B-10 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 10 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zbne: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance (Cost/Financing): Notes Calavera Parle to Calavera Lake and linking to Oceanside 7 and 14 10,500 L.F. 167-101-28; 168-040-02, 18, 23, and 25; 168-050-01; main portion of trail around lake to fall within existing City ownership Undeveloped; open space · Calavera Hills Master Plan From Calavera Park go east along south side of Elm with at-grade crossings required at Glasgow Drive and future intersection of Elm and College; then follow open space to Calavera Lake; on the west side of lake, the trail follows along the edge of the City-owned property and then proceeds north to follow along the road network partly in the City of Oceanside. N/A 2 2 Riparian areas close to trail aligmnent will involve agency review from the Department of FISb and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers. City $500,500 $10,070 per annum The lrails system around the lake will interact with the proposal for a golf course currently under study fer the area. The City of Carlsbad will need to interact with the City of Oceanside in completing the northeast portion of this trail segment. See also Biological Report in Appendix D. B-11 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. l0A Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Follow along south and east edges of city-woned open space area, joining Segment No. 10 at Lake Boulevard in Oceanside. 14 8,500 L.F. City of Carlsbad Undeveloped City park The design of this trail will need to be consistent with the proposed golf comse design if the City decides to proceed with developing the golf course facility. If the golf course does not proceed there should be greater flexibility in selecting an alignment which enhances the ttail experience including location so as to maximize visual connection with Lake Calavera. NIA 2 1 NIA City $204,000 -City cost $8,075 B-12 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 11 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Along AT & SF tracks from Carlsbad Boulevard past Encina Power Plant to Cannon Road. 1, 3 14,500 L.F. AT&SF AT & SF railroad/Encina Power Plant SDG&E power plant expansion To be located along railroad -full study will be required of the relationship of train ttaffic to trail use as part of the design of this linkage. Maintenance vehicles for railroad 2 3 Dependent upon negotiations with SANDAG and AT & SF City or public access easement over AT & SF ownership $396,000 -For the pmpose of assessing the total trail system costs, it bas been assumed that improvement costs for this linkage would form part of a special regional p:ogram and would not represent a City expense. $13,775 per annum It is &sumed that the City will participate in any regional trail venture to implement a eo&tal rail-trail; if this does not materiali7.e the City may at some unspecified time in the future decide to try and implement this linkage unilaterally. See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-13 CARLSBAD TRAll..S SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 11A Existing Conditions Location: lime: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anlicipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From Carlsbad Village Drive southward along Ocean Street; crossing Carlsbad Boulevanl at Pine Avenue; then continuing south along Carlsbad Boulevard to connect with Segment 17. A spur connects along the north shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon to join with the trail proposed along the AT & SF railroad (Trail Segment No. 11). 1, 3 12,000 L.F. City of Carlsbad right-of-way Be.ac.b NIA Trail design and location should buffer trail user from road ttaffic to greatest extent possible. NIA 2 and 8,500 L.F. of Sidewalk/bikelane 2 C<>tital Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service City $92,500 City cost $11,400 B-14 -.) CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 11B Existing Conditions Location: ame: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Notes Follows along north sh<re of Agua Hedionda Lagoon between AT & SF railroad to 1-5. Also fmming loop along City streets to cross 1-5 at Chinquapin Avenue, andjoing to Segment No. 19. 1 3,000 L.F. City of Carlsbad right-of-way Residential N/A Should be located so as to best enjoy views of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The ttail corridor is not currently proposed to cross under 1-5 along the lagoon shore, but the City should ensure right-of-way or an easement is secured to permit this at a later date if possible. N/A Sidewalk/bikeland 2 City $3,000 City street maintenance If 1 lA and 1 lB are to be linked, a safe means of crossing the railroad corridor will have to be provided. B-15 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 12 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Costs Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes SDG&E easement from Laiwin Park to Tamarack Avenue. 2 6,000 L.F. 167-090-31, 33, and 34; 208-133-119 Residential adjacent to trail alignment; SDG&E powerline. NIA Trail may be able to use SDG&E service road. SDG&E maintenance vehicles 2 1 Secondary use of powerline agreement needed from SDG&E. Public access easement required; underlying ownership to remain private. $144,000 City cost $5,700 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-16 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 13 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Notes Parallel to Tamarack Avenue from La Portalada Drive, crossing Pontiac Drive at Tamarack:, then turning northward up steep slopes into open space area. 2 4,000 L.F. 167-101-19; 208-010-34, 35 Residential; undeveloped; open space Calavera Hills Master Plan Southern portion of link.age follows shoulder of City owned drainage channel; from Pontiac northward the alignment should contour up the slope to the north of Tamarack; a connection should be made into Buckingham Lane. Maintenance vehicles for the drainage channel 2 1 N/A City $116,000 $3,800 per annum See also Engineering ReJUt in Appendix C. B-17 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 14 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes: From Calavera Parle westward under Tamarack A venue into open space area south of Elm Avenue. 7 2,500 167-101-19 Community park; open space; residential; undeveloped Calavera Hills Master Plan From park trail traverses down slope to south, leading through existing road culvert/underpass and then contours around slope to west, then north, then west again to join Segment No. 13. NIA 2 1 NIA City $12,000 -dedicated improvements $50,400 -City cost $2,375 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-18 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 15 Existing Conditions Location:· Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From the intersection of Pontiac Drive and Tamarack Avenue to the intersection of Cannon Road and El Camino Real. 14 7,500 L.F. 208-010-32 Open Space; undeveloped Residential Follow west along south of Tamarack Avenue from the intersection with Pontiac Avenue (a traffic signal is required at Tamarack and Pontiac); then in easterly direction up slope; then south along riparian area/drainage course through the middle of future residential development to future intersection of Cannon Road and El Camino Real. NIA 2 2 Traffic signal appovals City $100,000 for traffic signal -City cost $196,000-dedicated impovements $5,225 per annum While a traffic signal may ultimately be required for the intersection of Pontiac and Tamarack, it is unclear at this time whether traffic counts would wammt a signal and therefore the cost of a signal at this location is anticipated to be a trail related cost See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-19 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 16 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes 1brough Robertson Ranch from south of Lake Calavera to Cannon Road west to El Camino Real. 14 7,500 L.F. 168-040-18; 168-050-17 (Robertson); 168-050-19 (Carlsbad Unified School District) Undeveloped Residential -low to medium density; northern portion of linkage falls within Calavera Hills Master Plan. Locate trail along riparian cmi<kr; aossing of College Boulevard required north of Cannon Road. NIA 2 2 Department ofFlSh and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may have review due to riparian area. City $156,000 dedicated impuvrments $24,000 City cost $7,125 per annum See also Biological Report in Appendix D. B-20 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 17 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From intersection of Cannon Road and AT & SF railroad line west along Cannon Road and then north along Carlsbad Boulevard. 3 1,500 L.F. Existing City right-of-way. Residential N/A Site along existing City stteets. N/A Sidewalk/bikelane 3 NIA City $1,500 Part of existing street maintenance. B-21 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 18 The segment, which was included in the City's Trails Feasibility Study, bas been determined to be infeasible and has therefore been deleted from the proposed trail system. B-22 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 19 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use : Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes North side of Agua Hedionda from 1-5 to Kelly Drive. 1 9,500 L.F. Various: public and private Open Space; residential Infill residential Bridge east of 1-5 to connect to south side of lagoon; overlook at Kelly Road; trail will mostly follow City streets; off-road trail option to be encouraged wherever possible; connects to Laguna Riviera Park. Local Coastal Plan designates trail Sidewalk/bikelane 3 Coastal Conservancy, Department of Fish and Game, FJSb and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of F.ngineers City $9,500 Part of street maintenance Connection to existing Panonia Trail should be made, possibly through use ofsignage. B-23 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 19A Existing Conditions Location: ZlJne: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"otmding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): FoID1s two small loops souh of Segment 19 connecting to the north shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. · 1 2,600 L.F. Various Residential Unknown Existing ttail NIA 2 3 Coastal Conservancy, Department of Fish and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of F.ngineers City None $2,470 per annum B-24 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 20 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Pla.ns: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Notes From Laguna Riviera Parle to intersection of El Camino Real and Cannon Road. 1, 8 5,500 L.F. 208-020-28 Open space; residential; undeveloped Residential Locate along open space usociated with riparian corridcr. NIA 2 2 Coastal Commission, Department of Fish and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers. City $132,000-dedicated improvements $6,270 per annum See also Biological Report in Appendix D. B-25 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 21 Existing Conditions Location: 7.one: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Along north side of Cannon Road from AT & SF to Agua Hedionda Lagoon. 3, 13 3,000 L.F. 211-010-23, 24 SDG&E Undevelqied NIA Utilize sidewalk/bikelane under 1-5; alignment should move away from Cannon Road as soon as possible east of 1-5. Maintenance vehicles 1,500 L.F. sidewalk/bikelane 1,500 L.F. Type 1 2 NIA City $1,500 -City cost $69,000 -dedicated improvements $2,850 per annum B-26 CARLSBAD TRAil..S SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 22 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Notes West Agua Hedionda Lagoon (south side) to Faraday/Cannon 13 8,500 L.F. 211-010-23,24 SOO&E, 212-010-14 SOO&E, 212-010-11 City -Veterans Memorial Parle Existing agriculture/open space NIA Trail alignment along southern edge of lagoon connecting to Macario Canyon Parle. NIA 1 2 Coastal Commission, Department of FISb and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers City; some of the linkage may only be possible as an easement over SDG&E ownership. $391,000 -dedicated improvements $16,150 per annum See also Biological Report in Appendix D. B-27 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 23 Existing Conditions Location: ZJJne: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Cla.ssi.fication: Implementation AnticipaJed phasing: NegotiaJion/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes F.ast from Macario Canyon Park along Cannon Road to intersection of Cannon and El Camino Real. 8 5,000 L.F. 208-020-28 Kelly Ranch Open space Kelly Ranch -residential Locate as far as possible from road; if possible, locate the trail along the nonh side of Cannon Road; introduce buffer landscaping between road and trail where possible. NIA 2 1 Coastal Commission, Department of Fish and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers City $120,000 -dedicated imp-ovements $4,750 per annum It may be necessary to construct a temporary staging area somewhere along this linkage for use until Macario Canyon Park is developed. B-28 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 24 Existing Conditions Location: ZLme: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design • Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): From intersection of Cannon Road and El Camino Real south to Veterans Memorial Park. 8, 24 11 ,000 L.F. 208-020-28 -Kelly; 212-010-03 -Kirgis; 212-010-11 -City of Carlsbad; 212-020-38 -Upland Industries; 212-050-29, 30, and 34 -Wimpey Undeveloped; open space Residential From intersection of Cannon and El Camino through Evans Point development, up to a viewpoint, along open space area between Evans Point and Kelly Ranch developments, through edge of Kirgis property to viewpoint in Macario Canyon Park, through Veterans Memorial Parle keeping away from roads and malcing best use of ridgeline views. NIA 2 1 NIA City $14,400 -City cost $259,(J()() -dedicated improvements/park improvement costs $12,192 per annum B-29 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 25 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): East from Segment No. 16, to City boundary. Then following City boundary to west side of Squires Dam, then southwest to county parcel north of Safety Center. 14 8,250 L.F. Private Open space; undeveloped O'ffiu'e Specific Plan Future high school at north;locate to gain best views of Squires Dam and other landmarks and vistas. NIA 2 3 Department of Fish and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of F.ngineers City $198,000 -dedicated improvements $7,838 per annum B-30 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 26 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Pia~: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Acquisition/Financing: Maintenance ( Cost/Financing): Notes From Sycamore Creek through County land to Palomar Airport Road at intersection with Melrose Avenue. 5, 16, 18 8,750 L.F. 209-050-21, 22, 23, 24 Title Insurance and Trust Existing agriculture/open space Future industrial (Palomar Oaks Phase II Specific Plan) Locate ttail in open space alongside future industrial development; last segment along future Melrose Alignment; crossing Faraday at future intersection with El Fuerte. NIA 2 3 Coordinate with future alignments of Faraday A venue and Melrose Avenue; ensure consistency with floodplain and riparian at west end of segment City $210,000 -dedicated improvements $8,313 per annum See also Biological Report in Appendix D. B-31 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 27 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zbne: ungth: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes AT & SF right-of-way from Cannon Road to Palomar Airport Road. 3 4,500 L.F. AT& SF Railroad; industrial; residential City-owned parcel at Cannon Road could be used for potential future park or other reaeatiooal facility. Cannon Road site to include secondary staging area; trail may be able to move away mm railroad tracks into open space corridor. Railroad maintenance vehicles 2 3 Development of trail subject to negotiations including SANDAG and AT & SF Access easement over AT & SF ownership $108,000 -regional trails program cost $44,000 -City cost $6,017 per annum The proposed future realignment of the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Palomar Airport Road should take account of trail routing needs; possible Carlsbad Boulevard excess right-of-way study should include trail alignments as part of analysis. B-32 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 28 Existing Conditions Location: Z.one: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Notes Vete.rans Memorial Parle (Faraday at Cannon) to future Kelly Drive to Palomar Airport Road 5, 8 4,400 L.F. 212-010-11 City of Carlsbad; 212-010-14 SDG&E; 211-010-19 SDG&E; 212-041-05 Eclce; 211-021-19 CalTrans Open space, planned industrial Huntington Beach Properties -approved plan, planned industrial at south end of segment; north half falls in Veterans Memorial Park. Trail stays within Macario Canyon Parle to Kelly Drive; crossing at Kelly to west side; parallel to Kelly on west side to Palomar Airport Road. NIA 2 3 NIA City $52,800 dedicaled $52,800 City Cost $3,800 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C and Biological Repon in Appendix 0 . B-33 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 29 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Altamira Parle to intersection of Kelly Road and Palomar Airport Road. 5, 20 4,000 L.F. 212-40-32 -Kelly Undevelq,ed Industrial park along Palomar Airport Road; Residential -medium density to east of Altamira Parle. Trail to follow open space canyon. NIA 2 1 NIA City $96,000 -dedicated $2,375 per annum B-34 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 30 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Laurel Tree Road south to Poinsettia Lane, then east parallel to Poinsettia Lane to Poinsettia Park.. 5, 20 7,000 L.F. 212-040-29 -BCS; 212-040-30 -Carlsbad Land Investors; 215-080-01 - De.Jong Agriculture Medium density residential A secondary ttail southward through the A viara project could connect to this linkage away from major roads. NIA 2 2 NIA City $168,000 -dedicated improvements $6,650 per annum See also Engineering Rep<rt in Appendix C. B-35 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 31 Existing Conditions Location: Znne: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From intersection of Palomar Airport Road and Kelly Road crossing along base of bluff south of industrial park to link with No. 30. 5, 20 6,500 L.F. 212-040-39 -Fau.e; 212-040-30 -Carlsbad Land Investors Industtial paik; undeveloped lndusttial park Locate trail along future frontage road for industrial park. NIA 2 2 NIA City $156,000-dedicated improvements $6,175 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C and Biological Repon in Appendix 0 . B-36 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 32 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting criteria: Sha.red Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Poinsettia Park to El Camino Real 19, 21 4,250 L.F. 215-020-01 -Carlsbad I, 215-020-12 -Boos, 215-020-13 -Hunt Agriculture; undeveloped Residential Potential underpass as part of development proposal at El Camino Real or use intersection with Carrillo Way. NIA 2 2 NIA City $102,000-dedicated impuvements $4,038 per annum Within Zone 21 alignment could use additional 15 percent open space requirement See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-37 CARLSBAD TRAD..S SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 32A Existing Conditions Location: 7.one: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Develop111i!nt Plans: Design Siting criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From Segment 32 connecting south to proposed school site. 21 2,000 L.F. Private Undeveloped/agriculture Unknown Should be located within future open space corridor. NIA 2 3 NIA City $48,000 -dedicated improvements $1,900 per annum B-38 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 33 Existing Conditions Location: 7.one: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From intersection of El Camino Real and Carrillo Way to Alga Norte Parle. 4,000 L.F. 215-021-07 -BCE; 215-021-08 -La Costa Hotel; 215-031-08 -BCE Undeveloped; open space Residential Future alignment of Carrillo Way will determine actual location of trail; locate along nmb side of Carrillo Way as far as possible from the roadway; crossing Carrillo Way into Alga Norte Park. NIA 2 2 NIA City $96,000 -dedicated improvements $3,800 per annum See also Biological Report in Appendix D. B-39 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 34 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): From Alga Norte Park to Carrillo Ranch 10, 18 6,000 L.F. 215-031-04 -Rancho Carrillo; 222-011-06 -Woodward Company Open Space; undeveloped Residential From Alga Norte Pm locate parallel to and south of future alignment of Carrillo Way; poposed arboreblln will effect siting -trail should follow boundary of arboreblln if alignment through is not possible; follow valley, riparian corridor to Carrillo Ranch; use future subdivision traffic signal for crossing at El Fuerte. NIA 2 3 Department of Fish and Game; Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Army Corps of F.ngineers City $144,000 -dedicated improvements $5,700 per annum B-40 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 35 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From future intersection of Carrillo Way and El Fuerte north to Palomar Airport Road and Melrose Avenue. 17 5,250 L.F. 213-030-15 Undeveloped Most of tmil in open space area; some future residential development close to intersection of Carrillo Way and El Fuerte. Locate through General PJan designated open space corridor; crossing of Palomar Airport Road at Melrose Avenue; aossing of Carrillo Way at El Fuerte. N/A 2 3 Coordinate with future aligmnents of Carrillo Way, El Fuerte, and Melrose Avenue. City $12.6,000 -dedicated impovements $4,988 per annum B-41 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 36 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Notes Carrillo Ranch to San Marcos border. 18 4,750 L.F. 222-010-02, 221-010-018 -Carrillo Ranch Agriculture; undeveloped Residential; Rancho Carrillo Master Plan Canyon route from Carrillo Ranch to San Marcos trail system; road aossings at Melrose and Carrillo Way needs to be built into residential devel~t plans; ttail to be located ne.ar riparian woodland. NIA 2 3 Department of Fish and Game; Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers City $114,000 -dedicated improvements $4,513 per annum See also Biological Report in Appendix D. B-42 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 37 Existing Conditions Location: 2'.one: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Cla,ssijication: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From Altamira Park to Poinsettia Lane 20 1,250 L.F. City of Carlsbad; 214-140-40 -Abada Existing residential to west, existing residential to east at Poinsettia. School site Altamira parlc design connects to Segment No. 29; City owned ttail in place from Poinsettia north to Camino de w Ondas; location of trail between parlc (which has been dedicated to city) and Camino dew Ondas will have to be aligned in relation to development of school. NIA 2 1 NIA City $30,000 -dedicated $2,138 per annum B-43 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 38 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From Camino de IM Ondas along Seascape Drive to the intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Batiquitos Drive. 4 2,200 L.F. City-owned right-of-way Residential; Home Owners tennis facility NIA From Camino de las Ondas follows along Seascape Drive improved sidewalk and along existing paved path adjacent to tennis coons across Buttercup Road and along west edge of City-owned detention basin area to Poinsettia. NIA Sidewalk/bikelane 1 NIA City $2,200 -City cost $475 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-44 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 39 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: £xi.sting/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): From AT & SF railroad tracks at Poinsettia Lane to South Carlsbad State Beach. 22 1,000 L.F. AT & SF; City-owned right-of-way; state Undevelq,ed Trail follows up cut slope from railroad tracks to south side of Poinsettia Lane; across Carlsbad Boulevard at existing traffic signal; into State Beach site to beach access stairway. NIA 2 3 Negotiate with State Parks Department for access City; State $24,000 -City cost $950 per annum B-45 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 39A Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Connecting along Poinsettia Land from Segment No. 39 to Segment 38. Also connecting south via Windrose Circle to join Trail Segment No. 41. 4, 9 9,200 L.F. City right-of-way; 216-140-30 and 216-140-31 Residential (mobile home)IIDldeveloped Residential Locate and design so as to minimize impacts of road traffic on trail user. NIA 2 and Sidewalk/bikelane 3 NIA City $3,600 -City cost $134,400 -dedicated $8,740 + stteet maintenance B-46 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 40 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Opponunities/Constraints: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Along AT & SF Railroad from Palomar Airport Road to F.ncinitas ( La Costa Boulevard). 9, 22 15,500 L.F. AT&SF Railroad Right-of-way NIA Locate along raihoad right-of-way Railroad maintenance vehicles 2 3 Dependent on negotiations with SANDAG and AT & SF Public access C$CII1Cnt over AT & SF ownership. $420,000 -dedicated $14,725 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-47 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 40A Existing Conditions Location: Z:One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From the nonh shore of Batiquitos Lagoon at the AT & SF railroad, northward and then east to Carlsbad Boulevard. 9, 22 2,800 L.F. 216-140-22, 216-140-23, 216-140-25, 216-140-32, and 216-140-35 Undeveloped/railrood Unknown Locate so as to maximi7.e visual oonnection to Batiquitos Lagoon and the ocean and so as to minimize impact of railroad traffic on trail user. NIA 2 3 Coastal Commission City $(i(),000 -dedicated $7,200 -City oost $2,660 per annum B-48 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 41 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Railroad line to north shore of Batiquitos Lagoon, located on top of south facing bluff. 9 1,750 L.F. 216-140-29; 216-140-25 -Sammis; 216-140-16 -Lamb Residential to north; Batiquitos Lagoon and associated wetland to south. New residential Existing dirt road along western J)(X'tion of segment is cunently used as an informal pedesbian trail; eastern section would follow trail marked out by developer to follow trow ditches along top of slope incorporating existing viewpoint; at north point in mid section of segment, trail should cross detention basin spillway. NIA 2 2 NIA City $42,000 -dedicated improvements $1,663 per annum B-49 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 42 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Pho.sing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): Along Lagoon Lane from Poinsettia Lane to Batiquitos Lagoon. 4, 19 4,250 L.F. City-owned R.O.W.; 216-150-03, 05, 214-17-21, 22 Savage Residential/Undeveloped Undeveloped area to become residential Utilize existing City-owned trail on east side of Lagoon Lane for northern portion of segment; incorporate secondary staging area at southern end of linkage. NIA 2, SidewaJk/bikeJane 1 Department of FlSb and Game; Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Army Corps ofF.ngineers City $2,500 City cost $42,000 -dedicated Pan of street maintenance B-50 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 43 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From Lagoon Lane along north shore of Batiquitos Lagoon to A viara east property line. 6, 19 7,000 L.F. Public Undeveloped to north, Batiquitos Lagoon on south Proposed A viara Development on north Public access along lagoon, can have areas for nature interpretation, views out over lagoon. Falls within public-owned 100' wetland buffer. Possible picnic site at Prpmontory 1,400 L.F. from east end of segment; secondary north-south linkage through Aviara project can link with trail; for 2,500 L.F. of this segment a second paved path bas been included alongside the unpaved path -for handicapped accessible trail lead along part of the lagoon to proposed picnic site. Utilities Deparunent maintenance vehicles (for sewer) 7,000 L.F. -Type 2 2,500 L.F. -Type 1 (alongside existing Type 2 trail) 1 Department of Fish and Game; Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Amiy Corps of Engineers; Coastal Commission. Negotiate for maintenance by A viara. City $167,000 -City cost $168,000 -dedicated improvements $13,142 per annum B-51 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 44 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From A viara eastern property line to El Camino Real, along north side of Batiquitos Lagoon at base of south facing bluffs. 19 4,000 L.F. 216-121-01 -McMurphy, 216-121-02 -Mitsuchi, 216-121-14 -Newport Shores Agricultural; open space Residential Continuation from Segment No. 43 along north shore of lagoon; includes primary staging area at east end of linkage; ttail should be aligned as far from developnent and roads as possible. NIA 2 2 Department of Fish and Gaine; Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Anny Corps of F.ngineers; Coastal Commission City $79,200 -dedicated improvements $247,300 -City cost for staging area $5,860 per annum B-52 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 45 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs-. Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits aNi Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): From Alga None Parle south to Alga Road. 5,000 L.F. 215-030-14; 215-031-08; 215-061-09; 215-480-02, 03 Undeveloped; golf course Residential Leading due south from Segment 34 to Segment 46, alond the west side of existing residential development. Wherever possible, ttail should be aligned so as to take advantage of views south and west over golf course and lagoon. NIA 2 3 A portion of the segment may fall under an SOO&E powerline and secondary use easement may have to be negotiated. City; public access euemeot under powerline $108,000 -dedicated improvements $12,000 -City cost $4,750 per annum B-53 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 46 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding !And Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimale -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Follows powerline easement from Alga Road to El Fuene Street. and then along the west side of El Fuerte Street to Corinth Street. 6 4,250 L.F. 215-491-47 -BCE Development Residential surrounding powerline open space conidor. N/A Along powerline locate so as to minimize impact of trail on privacy of adjacent housing. Utility maintenance vehicles 3,750 L.F. sidewalk/bilcelane 2,500 L.F. Type 2 3 Secondary use easement negotiation with 1D1derlying land owner and SDG&E. Public ~s easement over underlying private ownership; within existing city right-of-way along Alga Road. $73,750 -City cost $2,375 See also Engineering Report in Appendix C. B-54 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 47 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Along north bluff top of San Marcos Creek Canyon from El Fuerte Street · to staging area off Rancho Santa Fe Road. 11 13,000 L.F. 215-491-48; 223-010-19, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 223-021-16, 17 Undeveloped; open space Residential; open space Trail should be located on edge of canyon rim providing public access along open space corridor; much of the trail could follow existing SDG&E maintenance road; short spur towards overlook; staging area at east end of segment to east side of water treatment plant. SDG&E maintenance vehicles 2 3 Depanment of Fish and Game and Fish and Wildlife Service may bec<me involved because of possible habitat impacts on chaparral and/or sage scrub. City $312,000 -dedicated improvements $54,000 -City cost $8,550 per annum See also Engineering Report in Appendix C and Biological Report in Appendix 0. B-55 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 47 A Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipa,ted Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimale -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Forming the northern half of a loop with Segment 47. 11 5,000 L.F. Private Undevelq,ed Residential; open space The location of this trail will be determined b~ upon the location of future residential development to the south of Alga Road and the boundaries of a possible preserve area to protect gnatcatcber habitat NIA 2 3 Possible Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Fish and Game City $120,000 $4,750 per annum B-56 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 48 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From staging area close to Rancho Santa Fe Road southwest along south rim of San Marcos Canyon to viewpoint in SDG&E easement, then due east along easement to join with Segment No. 53 east of Rancho Santa Fe Road. 6, 11 8,000 L.F. 223-021-11; 223-011-02, 04, 05, 06 Open space; undeveloped Residential From the staging area at the east end of Segment No. 47, a bridge will carry the ttail south over San Marcos Creek and associated riparian area; ttail then leads along canyon rim taking advantage of views where possible; then to viewpoint in SDG&E easement; then follows easement Utility maintenance vehicles 2 3 Department of Fl.Sh and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service; negotiations with SOO&E and underlying owners for public access secondary use easement along powerline. City; ~nt aloog powerline $96,000 -dedicated imp'Ovements $106,000 -City cost $9,342 per annum See also Engineering Rep<rt in Appendix C. B-57 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 49 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Opponunities/Constraints: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Along El Camino Real from Arena! Road to La Costa Avenue. 6 3,000 L.F. 216-121-14 -Newport Shores; 216-122-23 -Aviara Lagoon to west; residential. open space, and commercial to east. NIA Must use existing bridge to cross San Marcos Creek; pedestrian trail to west of El Camino Real except at bridge crossing; bicycles to use bike lanes on nm. NIA Sidewalk/bikelane 2 NIA City $3,000 City Part of street maintenance The improvement cost estimate does not include any stteet improvements or bridge improvements which (if necessary) have been assumed to be a stteet improvement related expense. B-58 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 50 Existing Conditions Location: ?.one: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes Parallel to El Camino Real from La Costa Avenue to boundary with the City of Encinitas. 23 7,250 L.F. 216-122-24-Aviara; 216-122-37; 255-011-10; 255-011-12; 255-021-5, 6, 7, 8 Riparian open space to east; undeveloped to west Cmunercial/officelresidential -medium to high density Trail to go west along La Costa Avenue before turning south; then locate along west side of riparian area. Possible secondary trail to form loop around future Green Valley development. Also potential secondary trails to link up to top of slope to the west to proposed Eclce Park in Encinitas. Crossing of El Camino Real to join Segment No. 51 to be implemented with new road crossing. Maintenance vehicles for management of riparian corridor. 2 3 Department of Fish and Game; Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Army Corps of F.ngineers; Coastal Commission City $174,000 -dedicated improvements $44,000 -City cost $8,630 Trails could use additional 15 percent of land area required to be set aside as open space in Zone 23. B-59 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 51 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Opponunities/Constraints: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From El Camino Real to Rancho Santa Fe Road. 12 7,000 L.F. Fieldstone Undeveloped; open space along riparian corridor Residential development plans agreed upon with Fieldstone Company. Trail connection already shown on agreed development plans, to be sited in landscaped band adjacent to future alignment of Calle Barcelona Crossing at El Camino Real at Olivenhain, and Rancho Santa Fe Road at future road access to Green Valley development NIA Sidewalk/bikelane 1 NIA City $7,000 Part of street maintenance See also Biological Repon in Appendix D. B-60 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 52 Existing Conditions Location: Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): From Stagecoach Parle north to La Costa Avenue 11 1,500 L.F. 223-060-40 -Christopher Homes Undeveloped; existing residential development to east Residential -medium density: Parle View West Locate trail in General Plan designated open space corridor; open space corridor indicated on Parle View West development proposal. NIA 2 1 NIA City $36,000 -dedicated imp-ovements $1,425 per annum B-61 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 53 Existing Conditions Location: ZiJne: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"01mding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation AnJicipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance (Cost/Financing): Notes From Mission Estancia in northeast direction to join with proposed trail in City of San Marcos. 11 10,750 L.F. 223-050-64, 223-060-49, 223-071-05, 07 -B.C.E.; 223-071-06; 223-071-10; 223-071-09; 223-032-0 I Undeveloped; open space Residential -low density; open space Street crossings required at Mission Estancia and Melrose A venue; steep slopes area -uail needs to follow contours and use switchbacks, etc.; between Mission Estancia and Melrose Avenue locate within General Plan designated open space corridor; trail to stay to west side of water tower and reservoir; crossing of Melrose to be located at future intersection with La Costa Avenue; Ensure alignment corresponds with planning for San Marcos trail; spur to east close to water tower could effect connection to proposed county trail linkage. ' NIA 2 2 Department of Fish and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service City $258,000 -dedicated improvements $10,000 -City cost $10.213 per annum See also Biological Report in Appendix D. B-62 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 54 Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrou1Uiing Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting criteria: Shared Use Needs: Type/Classification: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits a,uJ Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From Stagecoach Parle southwest along east side of Rancho Santa Fe and then east along open space corridor to south of existing development at Calle Vallarta and Avenida Anacapa 11 7,750 L.F. 255-031-26 -Fieldstone Open space; undeveloped Small commercial site at intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Road and Mission Estancia; residential low to medium. Crossing at Mission :&tancia into Park. East of commercial development at Rancho Santa Fe and Mission :&tancia trail to run through open space conidor along drainage course. Crossing of Calle Barcelona at Rancho Santa Fe. Continues southwest in open space between residential development and roadway. Then east along floodplain open space. NIA 2 1 Department of Fish and Game; Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Army Corps ofE.ngineers City $186,000 -City cost $7,363 per annum Possible connection into loop with Encinitas trail system to south. See also Biological Repon in Appendix D. B-63 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 55 Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Su"ounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): Notes From intersection of Mission &taocia and Calle Acervo at Stagecoach Park south to Encinitas. 11 7,000 L.F. Private Undeveloped Residential After short section along sidewalk trail follows boundary of future school site and then into open space areas of proposed residential developments. NIA 2 1 Deparunent of Fish and Game, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers City $168,000 -City cost $6,650 per annum Possible connection into Encinitas trail system B-64 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. SSA Existing Conditions Location: Length: Design Siting Criteria: Trail Type: Implementation Cost Estimate -Improvements Notes: From Segment No. 54 south of Calle Vallarta west to the City of Encinitas. 11 4,400 L.F. Will need to cross Rancho Santa Fe. This could occur in conjunction with drainage culvert or would otherwise have to connect with traffic signal -- possibly at Olivenbain. Should follow drainage channel in between Willowbaven Road and Wood Road. 2 $55,200 -dedicated improvements At the request of the City of Encinitas, this segment bas been included in the study after completion of the main body of the repon. Because of the late date of inclusion, cmiplete analysis of the segment bas not been performed and costs associated with this segment are not included in the repon. However, it appears to be viable and useful and should be considered in future planning. B-65 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 56A Existing Conditions Location: Z£Jne: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (Annual): South along the west side of Rancho Santa Fe Road from Segment 55A. 11 2,000 L.F. City right-of-way Residential/lllldeveloped NIA Segment 56A should be coordinated with the location of trails in Encinitas. NIA Sidewalk/bikelane 1 NIA City $2,000 -City cost City street maintenance B-66 CARLSBAD TRAILS SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 57 A Existing Conditions Location: 'Zone: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): This segment forms a short spur connecting southwest from Segment No. 55 to join with the Encinitas trails system 11 500 L.F. 264-010-23 Residential/open space/City of Encinitas Open space/City of Encinitas If possible, this segment should be located within an open space corridor. NIA 2 2 NIA City of Carlsbad $12,000 -City cost $475 per annum B-67 CARLSBAD TRAil..S SYSTEM SEGMENT NO. 58A Existing Conditions Location: Z.One: Length: Existing Ownership: Existing/Surrounding Land Use: Development Plans: Design Siting Criteria: Shared Use Needs: Trail Type: Implementation Anticipated Phasing: Negotiation/Permits and Approvals: Proposed Ownership: Cost Estimate -Improvements: Maintenance Cost (AMual): 1bis segment connects from trails in San Marcos and the County of San Diego, across the southeast comer of Carlsbad, to connect with the Encinitas trail system. 11 1,500 L.F. 223-061-02 Undeveloped, San Marcos, County, Encinitas Unknown Cooroination of the location of this trail segment must be coordinated with adjacent jurisdictions. NIA 2 2 Coordination with adjacent jurisdictions City $36,000 -dedicated improvements $1,425 per annum B-68 TABLE S-1: TRAIL IMPROVEMENT COST ESTIMATES Segment Zone Phase 1 1 3 2 1 3 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 4A 1 1 4A 1 1 5 1 1 6 1 1 7 2 3 7 2 3 7 2 3 8 2 3 :8 2 3 8 2 3 8 25 3 9 2 2 9 25 2 9 7 2 9 7 2 9 7 2 9 7 2 9 7 2 10 7 1 10 14 1 10 14 1 10 14 1 10 14 1 10 14 1 10A 14 1 11 1 3 1 1 1 3 11 3 3 11A 1 2 11A 1 2 11A 3 2 12 2 1 13 2 1 13 2 1 14 7 2 Type SW/BL SW/BL 2 Picnic Staaina Viewpoint Wood stairs Fence 2 SW/BL 2 2 SW/BL 1 SW/BL Cone. stairs 2 Brow ditch Fence 2 2 2 2 SW/BL Bridoe Fence 2 2 2 2 Picnic Staaing Viewooint 2 2 Bridae 2 SW/BL 2 2 2 2 Fence 2 Length $/LF (LF) 5,000 2,000 3 ,000 25 2,400 4,200 1,000 400 1,000 2 000 300 1,200 30 2,500 600 600 1,500 700 1,700 2,100 2,000 150 2,500 600 4,000 6,000 500 8.500 10.500 200 4,000 8.500 2,000 1,500 6,000 4,000 2,500 500 $1 $1 $24 $100 $8 $24 $1 N/A $24 $1 $46 $1 $130 $24 $13 $8 $24 $24 $24 $24 $1 $300 $8 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $24 $240 $24 $1 $24 $24 $24 $24 $8 $24 B-69 Total Cost $5,000 $2,000 $72,000 $8,000 $230,500 $10,000 $2,500 $19,200 $100,800 $1,000 $24,000 $2.000 $13,800 $1,200 $3,900 $60,000 $7,800 $4,800 $36,000 $16,800 $40,800 $50,400 $2,000 $45,000 $20,000 $14,400 $96,000 $144,000 $12,000 $8,000 $230,500 $10,000 $204 000 $252,000 $48 000 $96,000 $8.500 $48,000 $36,000 $144,000 $96,000 $20,000 $12,000 Minimum Citv Cost $5,000 $2,000 Parks Parks Parks Parks Parks Parks Parks $1,000 Existina Parks $2,000 $1,200 $3,900 $60,000 $7,800 $4,800 $16,800 $50,400 $2,000 $45,000 $20,000 $96,000 PN $12;000 PN PN PN PN $8 500 $48,000 $36,000 $144,000 $96,000 $20,000 Segment Zone Phase Type Length $/LF Total Minimum (LF) Cost City Cost ;::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;::::::::: :::: :::;:::::;:::::;:::::::::::::::::::::; :;:;::::::;:;:::::::;:;::::::=::::;:;:;:;:: ::::::::::::::;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:; :;::::;:;:;:;:::;:::::::;:;:;:;::;::;:;:::: ;: :::::::;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::: :;· ::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::;:;::~:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;::: ·:· ·:·:·;·;·;·;·;·;:;:;·:·:•:·:·:•···❖Y 14 7 2 2 2,000 $24 $48,000 $48,000 14 7 2 Fence 300 $8 $2,400 $2,400 15 14 2 2 7,500 $24 $180,000 15 14 2 Signal $100,000 $100,000 15 14 2 Fence 2 ,000 $8 $16,000 16 7 2 2 1,000 $24 $24,000 $24,000 16 14 2 2 6,500 $24 $156,000 17 3 3 SW/BL 1,500 $1 $1 ,500 $1,500 18 Deleted 19 1 3 SW/BL 9,500 $1 $9,500 $9,500 19A 1 1 2 2,600 NIA Existinc 20 1 2 2 5,500 $24 $132,000 21 3 2 SW/BL 1,500 $1 $1,500 $1,500 21 13 2 1 1,500 $46 $69,000 22 13 2 1 8 500 $46 $391 .000 23 8 1 2 5,000 $24 $120,000 24 8 2 2 600 $24 $14 400 $14,400 24 8 2 2 8,400 $24 $201,600 24 24 1 2 2,000 $24 $48,000 24 24 1 Viewpoint $10,000 25 15 3 2 8:250 $24 $198,000 26 5 3 2 2,000 $24 $48,000 26 16 3 2 4,750 $24 $114,000 26 18 2 2 2,000 $24 $48,000 27 3 .3 2 4,500 $24 $108,000 27 3 3 Staaina $44,000 Parks 28 5 3 2 2,200 $24 $52,800 28 8 3 2 2,200 $24 $52,800 Parks 29 5 2 2 1,00() $24 $24,000 29 20 2 2 3,000 $24 $72,000 30 5 2 2 1,400 $24 $33,600 30 20 2 2 5,600 $24 $134,400 31 5 2 2 4,500 $24 $108,000 $108,000 31 20 2 2 2,000 $24 $48,000 $48,000 32 19 2 2 1,500 $24 $36,000 32 21 3 2 2,750 $24 $66 000 32A 21 3 2 2,000 $24 $48,000 33 10 2 2 4.000 $24 $96 000 34 10 2 2 1,500 $24 $36,000 34 18 2 2 4 500 $24 $108 000 35 17 3 2 5,250 $24 $126,000 36 18 2 2 4,750 $24 $114,000 37 20 2 2 1,250 $24 $30,000 38 4 1 SW/BL 2,200 $1 $2,200 $2,200 39 22 3 2 1,000 $24 $24,000 $24,000 39A 4 3 SW/BL 1,800 $1 $1,800 $1,800 B-70 Segment Zone Phase Type Length $/LF Total Minimum (LFl Cost City Cost ::;::::::::::::=:=::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::: :;: :;:;:::::;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;::: ;:;:;: :;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:::::::::::::: :;:;: :;:;:::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:::;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:: :;:;::::;:;:;:::::;:;;::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:; :;: :::;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::;:;:;:;:;: :-:❖.❖.·.•··=··········;::.:_:_._:_:;:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:_:_:_:_ :; :;:;:;:;:;:;:~;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;::::::::::;::;:;::;:::::::::: 39A 9 2 2 5 ,600 $24 $134,4'00 39A 9 2 SW/BL 1,800 $1 $1,800 $1,800 40 9 3 2 5,000 $24 $120,000 40 9 3 Bridae 200 $240 $48,000 40 22 3 2 10,500 $24 $252,000 40A 9 3 2 2,500 $24 $60,000 40A 22 3 2 300 $24 $7,200 $7,200 41 9 2 2 1,750 $24 $42,000 42 4 1 SW/BL 2,500 $1 $2,500 $2,500 42 19 1 2 1,750 $24 $42,000 43 19 1 1 2,500 $46 $115,000 $115,000 43 19 1 2 7,000 $24 $168,000 43 19 1 Picnic $8,000 $8,000 43 19 1 Staaina $44,000 $44;000 44 6 2 2 700 $24 $16,800 $16,800 44 6 2 Staging $230,500 $230,500 44 1 9 2 2 3 ,300 $24 $79,200 45 10 3 2 500 $24 $12,000 $12,000 45 10 3 2 4,500 $24 $108,000 46 6 3 2 2,500 $24 $60,000 $60,000 46 6 3 SW/BL 3,750 $1 $3,750 $3,750 46 6 3 Ret. wall 200 $50 $10,000 $10,000 47 1 1 3 2 13,000 $24 $312,000 47 11 3 Staging $44 ,000 $44,000 47 11 3 Viewooint $10,000 $10,000 48 11 3 2 4,000 $24 $96,000 48 11 3 2 4,000 $24 $96,000 $96,000 48 11 3 Viewooint $10,000 $10,000 49 6 2 SW/BL 3 ,000 $1 $3,000 $3,000 50 23 3 2 7,250 $24 $174,000 . 50 23 3 Stagina $44,000 $44,000 51 12 1 SW/BL 7,000 $1 $7,000 $7,000 52 11 1 2 1,500 $24 $36,000 53 11 2 2 10,750 $24 $258,000 53 11 2 Viewpoint $10,000 $10,000 54 11 1 2 7,750 $24 $186,000 $186,000 55 11 1 2 7,000 $24 $168,000 $168,000 SSA 11 2 2 2.300 $24 $55.200 56A 11 2 SW/BL 2,000 $1 $2,000 $2,000 57A 11 2 2 500 $24 $12,000 $12 000 SBA 11 2 2 1,500 $24 $36,000 Sianaae design guidelines/sianaae continaencv fund. $150,000 $150,000 :::::::::::=::•=:-:::=:=::::•:•:•:::;:::::::::•:•:•:::•::>:•:::-:-:::::::•:•:::•:::•=::::-:~:-:-:-:::-:;.;:-:::•:::•:•:•:::::::~-:-~:•:.--::•:•:::::•:•:-:•:•:•:::•:::::•:•:::::-::::::::::::::::~::~:::::c-:•:-:-:•:::::•:::::•:•:•:•:-:,:-:-;;:❖:-1:::-:::::•:;:::::::::~::::::•:;:::;:;:•::: : :;:;:::•:•:::•:::-:-:::::::::::;:;:::.:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::•:;:;:;:❖• :::::;:::::;:;:;:;:::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;::::::- TOTALS $8,831,750 $2,321,250 B-71 r-, CARLSBAD TRAILS FEASIBILITY STUDY ENGINEERING & COSTS REVIEW Prepared For: Wallace Roberts & Todd 1133 Columbia Street Suite 205 San Diego, CA 92101 Telephone (619) 696-9303 Fax (619) 696-7935 Prepared By: Dudek & Associates, Inc. 605 Third Street Encinitas, CA 92024 Telephone (619) 942-5147 Fax(619)632-0164 May 28, 1991 Revised July 3, 1991 C-1 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose CARLSBAD TRAILS FEASIBILITY STUDY ENGINEERING & COSTS REVIEW The purpose of this study Is to review the •CARLSBAD TRAILS FEASIBILITY STUDY", dated August 1990 prepared by Wallace Roberts & Todd (WRT), from an engineering feasibility standpoint The emphasis Is on Issues relating to grading Impacts, alignments, accessibility, erosion, public safety and constructablllty. In addition, the review will provide input relating to ,_J cost. 1.2 Project D•crlptlon The project consists of a citywide network of interlinked recreational trails. The trails will be concentrated within the City's open space wherever possible. The trail system will consist of primary and secondary linkages. The primary system will serve as the backbone of the final system, with the secondary system originating within the surrounding developments and tying into the primary system. Primary and secondary staging areas along with picnic and viewpoint areas are also a part of the overall system. 2.0 RESEARCH 2.1 Review of Engineering Constraints Dudek & Associates has determined which links will require evaluation from an engineering standpoint. As part of our research, we transferred the trail alignments onto 400 scale orthophoto maps of the study area. Since the trail system covers such a vast area, It would have been cost prohibitive to perform a field review for each trail. Therefore, we identified certain problem areas by utlllzing the study and the 400 scale maps to limit the extent of the field research. 2.2 Review of Costs Dudek & Associates has reviewed the study to determine if the associated construction costs are reasonable and made recommendations for adjustments where needed. Since this study shows only conceptual alignments, we have provided approximate costs based on our research and interpretation of the study. Grading, alignment, safety and constructability are all considered in our recommendations. 2.3 Review with Wallace Roberts & Todd Dudek & Associates has met with WRT several times to discuss our review and to make sure our work is consistent with the projects goals and objectives. After the Initial meeting we began our review of the report, during which time we also began to outline some questions ancf C-2 r. concerns from an engineering standpoint. With WRrs input we were able to determine which links had no obvious engineering concerns and could be eliminated from our area of concern. We also received Input from WAT concerning assumptions and determinations used in the Initial cost estimate. 3.0 SITE VISITS Based upon our review of the 400 scale orthophoto maps, the following links warranted field reviews: 1, 3, 4, 7-9, 13-15, 26, 38, 41, 46-48 L _ The discussions for each link identify and address the engineering concerns as well as other site constraints encountered during the site visit. r- I L_ We also took photographs to help document the existing conditions. Some of the photos are included In this report for reference. 4.0 CONCLUSIONS Our review Indicates that many of the proposed links encounter minimal engineering constraints. Those with potential engineering constraints are addressed in the later portion of this report. General issues will be discussed at the beginning of this section. Also, specific issues will be discussed on a per link basis, with the engineering and cost issues summarized for each ~socfated link. Based upon our review, we have determined that the following links will not need further evaluation from an engineering standpoint: 2, 5, 6, 10, 16, 17, 19-25, 27, 29, 33-37, 39, 42-45, 49-56. 4.1 General Cost Modifications The improvement costs were reviewed to determine if they reflect a realistic estimate of actual construction costs. Based on our research, we found that the trail and staging area costs were acceptable from a conceptual standpoint Dudek & Associates generated cost estimates for Trail Types 1 & 2 and found them to be in agreement with the costs listed In the report. The cost of $1.00/lf for Trail Type 3 seems reasonable to provide adequate signage and striping along the street or sidewalk. We limited our review of the staging areas to the parking spaces and driveway because the remaining Items are non engineering issues. The picnic and viewpoint areas were not reviewed because of their Insignificant engineering costs. The following additional costs should be addressed where needed. These costs have been included In our detailed estimates for the links where we encountered engineering concerns. C-3 Unit cost for spllt rail wood fencing ................................................... $8.00/lf Unit cost for 5' chain llnk fence .•••.......... ; ...........•...................•...•....•. $12.00/lf Unit cost for 8' wide wood steps w/rall ..•..........•.•..........................•.•• $100.00/lf Unit cost for 4' wide concrete stairs w/rall... ...................................... $65.00/lf Unit cost for 3' high retaining wall ..................................................... $50.00/lf Unit cost for brow ditch ..................................................................... $13.00/lf Unit cost for timber bridge ............................................... $240.00 -$500.00/lf (varies due to site conditions and accessiblllty) 4.2 General Recommendations The following recommendations pertain to several of the links described in this report. These Issues will be addressed In a general manner so they may be applied where necessary. Fencing should be provided along the downhill edge of any trail that traverses a slope greater than 3:1 . The purpose of the fence is to provide for trail users safety. Chevrons, as shown In figure 1, should be provided on unpaved trails that exceed a 10% grade. We recommend the use of wood chevrons spaced at a minimum 20 feet on center, depending on trail slope. The chevrons should extend approximately 3 inches out of the ground. The coat of chevrons Is Incorporated into the unit cost for Trail Type 2. Some of the trails will require retaining walls to accommodate an acceptable path width. The walls will be necessary for trails traversing slopes greater than 3:1, or where switchbacks are used. For safety purposes, the walls should be constructed on the uphill side of the trail as shown In figure 2. A grading detail for trails constructed on slopes less than 6:1 Is also shown in figure 2. Switchbacks should be used when the grade of the trail exceeds 25%. If switchbacks are not practical, stairs, as shown in figure 3, should be used. We recommend minimizing the use of stairs by keeping the trail off of steep slopes, or using switchbacks where possible. · The alignment of the trail along the sidewalk/bikeway should be coordinated with the bike lane study currently being considered by the City of Carlsbad. There are many existing trails throughout the City of Carlsbad. Dudek and Associates recommends that these trails be incorporated into the proposed trail system wherever It is practical. Although the existing trails are generally located in an alignment that minimizes engineering concerns, they should still be reviewed to verify that no concerns exist. C-4 -j L....J g• MIN. DIA. LOG r-·-· .__J CHEVRON/ r "", -.......J SECTION A-A ... .. . : : .· . . . . ·. . .. ' . .. : ·. . . . . : : PLAN TYPICAL CHEVRON C-5 b N FIGURE 1 JJODmt. ASSOCUTIS. a:. J (MIN) DRAINAGE SWAI.E / ...... S' MIN. AREA OF CUT --....+L... ,,, ............ USE OF RET AJNING WALL ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 3: 1 AREA OF CUT _/ DRANAGIESVMLE GRADING ON SLOPES I FSS THAN 5.1 FIGURE 2 WDA • .&SSOCUDS. a:. l __ ' 8 x 8 LOG STEPS . . ... . •. A L .· ... . . . . . . . .. . . . : . SECTION A-A 8 x 8 LOG STfPS/ PLAN STAIRS C-7 . : : ·. .. : . . .. . . _. : . FIGURE 3 DODIE• AS80CUTIS, a:. 4.3 Specific Recommendations The following are specific recommendations pertaining to individual links. Included is a discussion of our concerns and recommendations along with appropriate graphics and specific cost modifications for each link. C-8 \ I i \ __ .. J _J I - I 1- I - UNK1 DISCUSSION The secondary staging area located at the west end of this link, adjacent to the railroad tracks, creates an access problem to the beach. A safe route across the tracks should be provided near the staging area, along with fencing to prevent any unsafe crossings in that area. One possible route Is to go under the bridge at the lagoon. As the accompanying photos show, there ls adequate room for a trail adjacent to the tracks, leading from the staging area to the bridge. The coat for this alternative would be minimal since It would only involve adding an additional . 1500 feet of trail. Another alternative for crossing the tracks Is a pedestrian bridge, which we understand la under consideration by the City of Carlsbad Parks Department. The cost of the bridge Is estimated to be about $1.8 million. This cost can be reduced significantly; to about $400,000, If steps are used Instead of handicap accessible ramps at each end of the bridge. COST IMPACTS ALTERNATIVE 1 (PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE) . New Costs 1 ea cone. ped. bridge @ $1,800,000 100 If 5' chain link fence @ $12/lf Original Costs 5,000 If sldewalk/bikelane @$1/lf Total Revised Cost ALTERNATIVE 2 (CROSS UNDER RAILROAD BRIDGE) New Costa 1,500 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf 100 tf 5' chain link fence @ $12/tf Orlglnal Costs 5,000 If lldewalk/blkelane@ $1/lf Total Revised Cost C-9 $1,800,000 $1,200 $5,000 $1,806,200 $36,000 $1,200 $5,000 $42,200 LINK1 ' __ _J TRAIL ALIGNMENT (ALT 2.) _J ____J \ j VIEW FROM STAGING AREA LOOKING NORTHERLY ALONG R.R. TRACKS STAGatG AREA LOOKING ACROSS CARLSBAD BLVD. TOWARD STAGING AREA C-10 I - •..• J r ' LINK3 DISCUSSION The proposed staging area appears to be a wetland area (see accompanying photo). In order to avoid flooding problems, the staging area should be raised by placing it on fill, which will require extra grading. New Coats 2,500 cy Imported fill @ $8/cy Origlnal Coats 3,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf 1 ea picnic area @ $8,000 ea 1 ea staging area @ $230,500 ea 1 ea viewpoint @ $10,000 ea Total Revised Cost COST IMPACTS C-11 $20,000 $72,000 $8,000 $230,500 $10,000 $340,500 __ j C-12 r - ' - UNK4 DISCUSSION We recommend the use of a meandering trail to make the climb up the slope from Marron R~d easier. The existing slope Is fairly steep; however, the path can easily be moved westerly to provide more room. There are some very steep areas that may require steps since switchbacks would be difficult to construct. There Is an existing trail In the area, as shown on the accompanying photo, but It don not go up to the ridge. There are existing fences ttiat extend part of the way down the slope from the residences above. The existing trail, which Is only a few·feet wide, follows along the fence line. A new trail could be graded In the area of the existing trail, but may require retaining walls and the removal of several trees. Our suggestion is to move the trail easterly down the slope, to a flatter area. The trail ends In a steep climb, which will require stairs, to the Intersection of Crest Drive and Forest Avenue. The slope adjacent to Crest Drive la too steep to cut a trail Into without extensive grading or a retaining wall, we recommend locating the trail along the shoulder of Crest Drive. This would require ftll slopes In a few areu, but most of the trail could be accommodated within the existing shoulder. For·safety purposes, a fence should be provid~ at the top of the slope, along the hinge point, adjacent to the trail. , -· The accompanying photo's reflect the existing trail adjacent to the fences on the slope and illustrate the existing conditions along the shoulder at Crest Drive. \... ___ , New Costs 1,200 .If type 2 trail @ $24/lf 25 If wood stairs @ $100/lf COST IMPACTS 2,400 If aplft rail wood fence@$8/lf Original Coats 3,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf Total Revlaed Cost C-13 $28,800 $2,500 $19,200 s12,000 $122,500 UNK4 EXISTING TRAIL WEST OF MONROE ST. LOOKING NORTH ON CREST DR. C-14 r - UNK7 DISCUSSION Stairs should be used at the top of the slope where the trail connects from the commercial area to Avenlda de Anita. COST IMPACTS ~ New Coats 30 tf concrete stairs @ $130/lf Original Costs 300 tf type 1 trail @ $48/lf 1 ,200 If sidewalk/bikeway @ $1 /If Total Revised Cost C-15 $3,900 $13,800 $1,200 $18,900 LINKS DISCUSSION Existing trails at the west end of this link, near Avenida de Anita, indicate that a trail system is feasible; however, we have concerns where the proposed trail comes up the canyon into Larwin Park. Even though there are existing drainage improvements, including brow ditches in the canyon, substantial erosion has occurred near the park. It is possible to cut a trail into the side of the slope, and traverse the slope around the south side of the canyon, bringing the trail into the southernmost part of the park. Due to the existing erosion problems, a gunite or concrete brow ditch Is recommended along the uphill side of the trail to intercept any drainage flowing down the slope before ft crosses the trail. As a safety feature, we also recommend providing a fence along the downhill edge of the trail. The portion of the trail cut Into the slope will require additional engineering cost to account for the fencing, excavation and erosion control. These costs are outlined below. ,_) The accompanying photo's show the existing terrain in the canyon adjacent to Larwin Park. New Costs 1,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf 600 If split rail wood fence @ 8/tf 600 If brow ditch @ $13,1f Original Costs 3,000 If type 2 trail @$24/lf Total Revised Cost COST IMPACTS C-16 $2,400 $4,800 $7,800 $72,000 $87,000 LINKS POSSIBLE TRAIL ALIGNMENT LOOKING WESTERLY FROM THE SOUTH CORNER OF LARWIN PARK LOOKING DOWN THE CANYON FROM THE SOUTH CORNER OF LARWIN PARK C-17 LINK9 DISCUSSION The portion of this link that comes up the canyon below Elm Avenue is of. concem. The canyon has some natural drainage features that will be difficult to cross. The streambed at the bottom of the canyon Is significantly eroded, with approximately 6 foot high vertical drops from the adjacent ground. There are also several finger canyons that also have deep, vertical drops to the streambeds. In addition to creating a trall barrier, these drops are an obvious safety concern. It Is possible to cut a trail Into the slope east of Elm Avenue, but crossing the finger canyons will require bridges. It doesn't seem feasible to bring the trail down into the riparian area because of the number of streambed crossings that would be required. Alternative 1 would Involve diverting the trail over to Simsbury Court where It could stay on the existing streets to Calavera Park. Alternative 2 would keep the trall up near Elm Avenue in order to avoid expensive canyon crossings. A cost breakdown for each altematlve is Included below along with photo's that show existing conditions In the area. COST IMPACTS ALTERNATIVE 1 (SIMSBURY CT) Newcom 3,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf 4,500 If sldewalk/blkeway@ $1/lf Orlgln■I Coats (auperaeded by above mentioned costs) Total Revised Cost ALTERNATIVE 2 (SLOPE EAST OF ELM) New Costa 5,100 If type 2 trail@ $24/lf 2,000 If sldewalk/bikeway@$1,1f 150 If timber bridge @ $300/lf · 2,500 If split rail wood fence @ $8/lf Orlglnal Costa (superseded by above mentioned costs) Total Revised Cost C-18 $72,000 $4,500 $76,500 $122,400 $2,000 $45,000 $20,000 $189,400 _J --I I • _J ( - UNK9 ,aNCOUVERST. TRAIL ALIGNMENT (ALT. 1) LOOKING WESTERLY FROM SIMSBURY CT. POSSBLE TRAIL ALIGNMENT · ·(ALT. 2) LOOKING SOUTHWESTERLY FROM SIMSBURY CT. C-19 " I I I LINK9 POSSIBLE TRAIL ALIGNMENT (ALT. 2) . j LOOKING SOUTHWESTERLY FROM SIMSBURY CT. -_! LOOKING SOUTHERLY FROM SIMSBURY CT. C-20 LINK 11 DISCUSSION Our concern for this link focuses on the crossing of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Since the railroad tracks cross on a narrow bridge, there Is limited room for the trail. The •san Diego-Oceanside Commuter Rail Study -Coastal Corridor Bike Path Analysis• by Morrison -Knudsen Engineers, Inc. dated May 1989, addresses a bike path lagoon crossing, within the railroad right-of-way. That study recommends the construction of a new timber bridge alongside the existing bridge. Their estimated cost is $240/llnear foot. Based on our limited research and analysis and since the above mentioned report deals specifically with our concern, we feel that It makes sense to 1..._ use the results of that study; however, we feel that this link may warrant further study to determine the safest and most cost effective way to cross the lagoon. New Costs 200 tf timber bridge @ $240/lf Original Costs 14,500 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf Total Revised Cost COST IMPACTS C-21 $48,000 $348,000 $396,000 UNK12 DISCUSSION We recommend routing the trail crossing at Elm Avenue over to the signal at Concord Street. COST IMPACTS -NONE C-22 I ___ ., -_J . LINK 13 DISCUSSION The first leg of this trail wlll fit on the existing bench to the north of the existing drainage channel until It reaches Pontiac Drive. At this point It could pass on the north side of the existing detention basin. This is a tight area and a substandard trail width may be required. There Is room Inside of the fence on the north side of the basin, and that would be an ideal location for the trail provided permission was granted to place the trail within the existing drainage easement. Once the trail is north of the basin, there is plenty of room for full width improvements. The trail would continue northerly towards the treatment plant and utilize one of L-the existing benches In the slope west of the plant. For safety reasons, we recommend installing a fence between the trail and drainage facilities and along the downhill edge of the trail at the bench. The bench should. be utilized to route the trail around the plant and recreational __ J vehide parking area. Once the trail Is beyond the R.V. parking area it will connect with link 14. The accompanying photo shows one of the existing benches behind the plant COST IMPACTS New Costs 2,500 If split rail wood fence @$8/lf Original Costs 4,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf Total Revised Cost C-23 $20,000 $96,000 $116,000 UNK13 ·_,..,,..,; _; LOOKING NORTHERLY ALONG THE BENCH LOCATED WEST OF THE PLANT C-24 UNK14 DISCUSSION This llnk connects with link 13 behind the R. V. parking area and continues northeasterly to the end of the canyon. The trail should connect to the existing bench along the east side of the canyon and continue southerly to the culvert crossing under Tamarack Avenue. For.safety reasons, we recommend Installing a fence along the downhill edge of the trail as it follows the existing bench to the culvert. The trail would cross under Tamarack and then head north to Calavera Park. The accompanying photo's show the end of the canyon and the bench leading to the culvert. New Costs 300 If split rail wood fence @ 8/lf Original Costs 2,500 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf Total Revised Coat · COST IMPACTS C-25 $2,400 $60,000 $62,400 LINK 14 /TRAIL ALIGNMENT . .J R. V. PARKING _j VIEW LOOKING DOWN THE CANYON, SOUTHWARD TOWARD THE R.V. PARKING _j VIEW FROM THE BENCH LOOKING SOUTHWEST TOWARD THE CULVERT C-26 ii ~ I i I ! ' l I , I I I I I LINK 15 DISCUSSION The trail should cross Tamarack Avenue at Pontiac Drive, then continue westerly along the , -· south side of Tamarack to the west end of the slope, then up the end of the slope. The trail will then stay at the top of the slope and continue to the riparian area where it will follow the proposed trail southward. A spilt rail wood fence should be provided at the edge of the trail adjacent to the slope to keep trail users off of the slope. ,- .---, r~ ' The accompanying photo shows the west end of the slope adjacent to Tamarack Drive. New Costs 2,000 If 1ype 2 trail @ $24/lf 2,000 If spilt rail wood fence@ 8/lf Original Costs 5,500 If type 2 trail at $24/lf 1 ea traffic signal @$100,000 ea Total Revised Cost COST IMPACTS C-27 $48,000 $16,000 $132,000 $100,000 $296,000 __ _I LINK 15 L.OC,El'E Fl!NCE /IJ TOP OF SLOPE J TRAIL ALIGNMENT \ _,.) I WESTENDOFSLOPEATTAMARACK I I I I I I I I C-28 UNK18 DISCUSSION A pontoon type bridge Is proposed for the trail crossing at Agua Hedionda Lagoon. A raised bridge should be provided at the mouth of the lagoon to prevent debris from getting trapped in the lagoon. This bridge would also allow for ocean access to the lagoon if necessary. Dudek & Associates has provided costs for the pontoon and raised bridges, but we feel that further evaluation is warranted for this link. COST IMPACTS New Coats 1 ea 1200' pontoon bridge@$600,000 ea 1 00 If timber bridge @ $500/lf Original Costs (superseded by above mentioned costs) Total Revised Cost C-29 $600,000 $50,000 $850,000 LINK28 DISCUSSION The north end of this link should be realigned to avoid the steep slope near the connection with link 22. This can be done by following the existing trail up the north side of the slope. COST IMPACTS -NONE C-30 7 I __) ..• ..J LINK30 DISCUSSION This llnk should follow an existing trail along Laurel Tree Road from Palomar Airport Road southerly to La Costa Avenue where it turns and heads In an easterly direction to Pointsettla Park. The proposed alignment doesn't follow the existing trail between Palomar Airport Road and La Costa Avenue, we recommend that this link utilize the existing trail In this area. COST IMPACTS -NONE C-31 LINK31 DISCUSSION This link follows along the southern edge of an industrial park located adjacent to Palomar Airport Road east of the future Intersection with Kelly Road. The proposed trail leaves the industrial park across Palomar Airport Road from Palomar Oaks Way and climbs a slope In the southerly direction and crosses a canyon part of the way up the slope. We recommend that the trail follow the existing trall that traverses the slope, thus avoiding the canyon crossing. After the trail reaches the top of the slope it can follow the existing trail that leads to a connection with link 30. COST IMPACTS -NONE C-32 . j i _j r, UNK32 DISCUSSION The trail for this link should utilize the existing trails In this area as much as possible. There are some steep slopes along this link, but they can be overcome very easily by using the existing trails. The crossing at El Camino Real should be handled by using the signal at the future intersection with Carillo Way. COST IMPACTS -NONE C-33 LINK38 DISCUSSION This llnk stays on the sidewalk and path along Seascape Drive until it crosses Buttercup Road, where the proposed trail follows along the west edge of the detention basin until it reaches Pointsettla Lane. The trail along the west edge of the detention basin would require substantial grading and possibly a retaining wall on the slope. If the cost of the wall is too high, the trail could easily be routed over to Batiqultos Drive and around the basin. Costs for both alternatives are included below. The accompanying photo's show the existing slope and trail along the west side of the basin. COST IMPACTS ALTERNATIVE 1 (DETENTION BASIN) New Costs 500 If retaining wall @ $50/lf $25,000 Original Costs 500 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf $12,000 1,500 If sidewalk/bikelane@ $1/lf s1,soo Total Revised Cost $38,500 ALTERNATIVE 2 (BATJQUITOS DR.) New Costs 700 If sidewalk/bikelane @ $1 $700 Original Costs 500 If type 2 trail@ $24/lf (deleted) 1,500 If aidewalk/bikelane @ $1 /If $1,500 Total Revised Cost $2,200 C-34 I I _ _, ' __ ..., _ _j LINK38 '---- '---- r - LOOKING SOUTH TOWARD DETENTION BASIN FROM BUTTERCUP RD • . . ,,,,. :f <~, !!.:~: .....:, • .c·,;:. -. . -~~. ~· . ' .. ~,. ' . . . . . -· . ~!"·•·:>'"'-.... ' .•.(· ·-. ...........;.:: -.--~-• . --· LOOKING SOUTH AT THE DETENTION BASIN FROM BUTTERCUP RD. C-35 LINK40 DISCUSSION Our concem for this link focuses on the crossing of Batiqultos Lagoon. Since the railroad tracks cross on a narrow bridge, there Is limited room for the trail. The •san Diego-Oceanside Commuter Rall Study • Coastal Corridor Bike Path Analysts• by Morrison -Knudsen Engineers, Inc. dated May 1989, addresses a bike path lagoon crossing, within the railroad right-of-way. That study recommends the construction of a new timber bridge alongside the existing bridge. Their estimated cost Is $240/llnear foot. Based on our limited research and analysis and since the above mentioned report deals specifically with our concern, we feel that It makes sense to use the results of that study; however, we feel that this link may warrant further study to determine the safest and niost cost effective way to cross the lagoon. COST IMPACTS New Costs 200 If timber bridge @ $240/lf $48,000 Original Costs 15,500 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf $372,000 Total Ravl■ed Coat $420,000 C-36 _..., __ j . ~ ••• 1 ___ ) \ __ , _.J ,_..J ,-- ,. .. UNK46 DISCUSSION A bridge crossing at El Fuerte should be provided for this link (Alternative 1). If the bridge is too costly, the trail should stay on the west side of El Fuerte as it heads in a northerly direction until It reaches the elementary school, where It can cross the street at the stop sign, to join with link 47 (Alternative 2). COST IMPACTS ALTERNATIVE 1 (BRIDGE AT EL FUERTE) New Costs 1 ea 250' pedestrian bridge@$500,000 ea (not handicap accessible) Original Costs 1 ea pedestrian bridge@SS0,000 2,500 If type 2 trail @$24/lf 1,750 If sldewalk/bikelane @ $1 /If Total Revised Cost ALTERNATIVE 2 (CROSSING @ ELEM. SCHOOL) New Coats 2,000 ff sldewalk/bikelane @ $1 /If 200 ff retaining wall @ $50/lf Orlglnal Costs 1 ea pedestrian bridge@$50,000 2,500 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf 1, 750 If sidewalk/bikelane @ $1 /If Total Revised Cost C-37 $500,000 (superseded above) ·seo,ooo $1,750 $561,750 $2,000 $10,000 (deleted) $60,000 $1,750 $73,750 · UNK47 DISCUSSION The alignment of this link is dependent on the location of the crossing at El Fuerte. If a bridge crossing is used (Alternative 1), this trail will require another bridge to cross the canyon just east of El Fuerte. If the trail crosses El Fuerte at the school (Alternative 2), the trail should follow along the east edge of the canyon in a southeasterly direction until it connects with the existing trail above San Marcos Creek. Costs for both alternatives are outlined below. The east end of this link should be realigned to follow the existing trail down the slope and around to the north of the treatment plant then on to the staging area off Rancho Santa Fe Road. The accompanying photo's show the canyon east of El Fuerte. COST IMPACTS ALTERNATIVE 1 (BRIDGE AT EL FUERTE) New Costs 400 If timber bridge @ $350/lf 2,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf Original Costs 1 ea bridge crossing @ $50,000 9,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf 1 ea small staging area @ $44,000 ea 1 ea vlewpoint@$10,000 ea Total Revised Cost ALTERNATIVE 2 (CROSSING @ ELEM. SCHOOL) New Costs 4,000 tr type 2 trail @ $24/lf Original Costs 1 ea bridge crossing @ $50,000 9,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf 1 ea small staging area@$44,000 ea 1 ea viewpoint @ $10,000 ea Total Revised Cost C-38 $140,000 $48,000 (superseded above) $216,000 $44,000 s,o,ooo $458,000 $96,000 (deleted) $216,000 $44,000 $10,000 $366,000 _J ·, I • .J LINK47 ·:~~ir ~,· ""- LOOKING ACROSS SAN MARCOS CREEK AND UP THE CANYON TO EL FUERTE '-· POSSIBLE TRAIL ALIGNMENT (ALT. 2) LOOKING DOWN THE CANYON TOWARD SAN MARCOS CREEK C-39 LINK48 DISCUSSION The bridge at the north end of this link will span a fairly large wetland area and will require some additional cost conalderationa due to Its length. The trail should cross Rancho Santa Fe Road at a future aignallzed Intersection. New Costs 300 If timber bridge @ $300/lf Original Costs 1 ea bridge crossing @ $50,000 1 ea vlewpoint@$10,000 8,000 If type 2 trail @ $24/lf · Total Revised Cost COST IMPACTS C-40 $90,000 (superseded above) $10,000 $192,000 $292,000 ( -, TABLE 4-1 REVISED COST ESTIMATE :,,:, --7 }:,\:P~o--•'• . ,·,:: ·: .. New -: -·-· . . _./\ . :-. •:::tiriJl\ -: . -· ·.i,•·· ,. , __ · , .. :d~••• .Coat 1 (Pedeatrlan Bridge) 5,000 1,800,000 2 2,000 •• 3 320,500 340,500 4 72,000 122,000 5 24,000 •• 6 2,000 •• 7 15,000 18,900 8 72,000 87,000 9 (Slope Eut of Elm) 144,000 189,400 10 500,500 •• 11 348,000 396,000 12 144,000 •• 13 96,000 116,000 14 60,000 62,400 15 232,000 296,000 16 180,000 •• 17 1,500 •• 18 200,000 640,000 19 9,500 •• 20 132,000 •• 21 70,500 •• 22 391,000 ** 23 120,000 •• 24 274,000 •• 25 198,000 •• 26 210,000 •• 27 152,000 ... .. * Coat from "Cartabad Tralla Feaalblllty Study,• by WAT •• Same •• Ortglnal Coat Link 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 (Detention Basin) 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 (Bridge at El Fuerte) 47 (Bridge at El Fuerte) 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 Total C-41 Orig. New Coat• Coat 96,000 •• 60,000 •• 168,000 •• 156,000 •• 102,000 •• 96,000 •• I 144,000 •• 126,000 •• 114,000 •• 54,000 •• 12,000 38,500 24,000 •• 372,000 420,000 42,000 •• 4,250 •• 335,000 •• 326,500 •• 120,000 •• 111,750 561,750 320,000 458,000 252,000 292,000 3,000 •• 218,000 •• 7,000 •• 36,000 •• 268,000 •• 186,000 ** 168000 •• $7,897,000 $13,735,450 APPENDIX D: BIOLOGICAL IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR THE CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM Draft BIOLOGICAL IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR THE CARLSBAD TRAILS PLAN February 1992 prqxmdft,r: Wallace, lloberts & Todd 1133 Columbia Street Suite 205 San Diego, CA 92101 prqxmd by: Advanced Sciences, Inc. 4909 Murphy Canyon Road Suite 500 San Diego, CA 92123 D-1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY An analysis was conducted of potential impacts of the Carlsbad Trails System on sensitive biological resources. The analysis was based on the mapping of sensitive habitats and species as based on field verification and existing information for the Carlsbad area. Impacts may occur to riparian scrub and coastal sage scrub habitats, and sensitive species. Impacts to sensitive resources and suggested mitigation measures are summarized in Table A. Potential impacts to wetlands or riparian habitats require contact with federal and state resource agencies to determine needs for permitting and mitigation. The ·California Department of Fish and Game requires contact to determine the stream bed alteration potential. Impacts to the wetland habitat riparian scrub may be avoided by rerouting the trail .__J links slightly. This would keep the trail out of the wetland habitat and may prevent impacts to the soils and hydrology. For links that must cross a riparian area, impacts may be avoided by using construction practices that avoid disturbing the soils and hydrology. Impacts to coastal sage scrub may be reduced or avoided by routing the link to the outer edge of the habitat, by crossing it at its narrowest point, or by using existing trails so no loss of vegetation occurs. Significant impacts may occur to the California gnatcatcher, least Bell's vireo, and __ .., thread-leaved brodiaea. These impacts may require rerouting the trails system in order to avoid affecting these species. Routing the trail links to the outer edges of the coastal sage scrub habitat may avoid impacts to the California gnatcatcher. Trail closure during the breeding season of the gnatcatcher may also avoid impacts. Impacts to the 1east Bell's vireo may be avoided by rerouting the link to a distance of at least 150 feet from the riparian habitat occupied by the vireo. Fencing the area to prevent human intrusion may be desired. Planting the buffer area with landscape vegetation may help screen the trail from the vireo habitat. Impacts to the thread-leaved brodiaea may be avoided by rerouting the link around the species. The thread-leaved brodiaea should also be fenced to prevent disturbance from trail users. Impacts to other pJant and animal species considered sensitive but without legal status may occur and although it is preferable to avoid impacts, no mitigation is required. These species include the orange-throated whiptail, San Diego homed lizard, chocolate lily, California adolphia, F.astwood man7.allita, and Orcutt's brodiaea. D-2 ~ 7 L Table A: 8umnwy of potential lmpacta and _.._..... mltlgldlon wul'N for the c.t..d Tl'IIII• Plan. Link Number 31, 54 16, 22, 25, 26, 28, 33, '7, 51 10, 28, 47, S3 10, 47, 53 20 9 Biolo9lcal Rno•n:• Riparian 11CNb Riparian IIC1'Ub Coa■tal sage ecrub California gnatcatcher Lean Bell's vireo Nature of Impact Link travene1 length of habitat. Link crosaes the habitat. habitat. Link pallNI through habitat. Mlti9ation Mea1ure1 Reroute linkl to place trail away from the habitat. Use construction techniques to avoid impacting the Reroute links slightly so they are placed at edge or through narrowest part of habitat. Link pauet1 through breeding habitat. Reroute links slightly so they are placed at edRe or through narrowest part of habitat. Ooae routes aurmg breeding seallOI\ if not rerouted. Link pa .. through breeding habitat. Reroute link to be at lealt 150' from habitat. Fence or 11ereen trail with landscaping. Thread-leaved brodiaea Link paNel over plants. Reroute link around the plants. Fence off area where plants occur. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A 1. INTRODUCTION 2. EXISTING NATURAL RESOURCES 2.1 Plant Communities 2.2 Sensitive Species 3. POTENTIAL IMPACTS 4. REFERENCES LIST OF TABLES .Summary of potential impacts and suggested mitigation measures 1 Sensitive plant species in Carlsbad 2 Sensitive wildlife species in Carlsbad D-4 ' ._J -_J _.J ,- 1. INTRODUCTION The City of Carlsbad initiated a comprehensive review of its open space policies and planning in 1988. The convening of the Citizens Committee to Study Open Space resulted in a number of policy and study recommendations. The Committee recommends that the City Council place high priority on studies implementing a citywide trail system. As a result, a network of approximately 56 miles of trails was developed. There are a number of natural resources located within the City. These include open water bodies such as Batiquitos and Buena Vista Lagoons; wetland areas; and riparian, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub vegetation. There are also a number of rare, threatened, or endangered plant and animal species located within the City. The trail system should be sited and designed to avoid negative impacts to the natural resources as much as possible. In instances where avoidance is not possible, mitigation for impacts may be necessary. This report provides the preliminary environmental review of impacts potentially occurring from trail placement and use. Mapping of the proposed trails system was superimposed on a lOOO«ale mapping of sensitive natural resources. The sensitive resources mapping is based on existing information from Environmental Impact Reports, the California Natural Diversity Database, and field verification where required. D-5 2. EXISTING NATURAL RESOURCES 2.1 PLANT COMMUNmES Important geographic features of the Oty of Carlsbad include three large bodies of open water (Buena Vista, Agua Hedionda, and Batiquitos Lagoons) along with a few other smaller freshwater lakes. Major drainages present within the area include Buena Vista Creek, Agua Hedionda Creek, San Marcos Creek, and Encinitas Creek. The elevation ranges from sea level to approximately 700 feet above sea level near the eastern Oty boundary, north of San Marcos Creek. The habitat types mapped for the Oty include coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grassland, riparian scrub, oak woodland, eucalyptus, fresh water marsh, salt water marsh, disturbed wetland, disturbed habitat, and developed lands. ·Of these habitat types mapped for the area, six types are considered sensitive by state or federal resource agencies. These types were considered in the analysis for the potential impacts of the trails system. The types included in this analysis are coastal sage scrub, riparian scrub, oak woodland, fresh and salt water marsh, and disturbed wetland.· Extensive areas of coastal sage scrub habitat are present within the City of Carlsbad. These areas are located predominately in the eastern portion of the City. 1be large nonfragmented areas of coastal sage scrub vegetation are especially valuable for wildlife species. This habitat type is dominated by California sagebrush (Artemisia calijorniCII) and flat-topped buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum). The habitat is c:haractemed by low, soft-woody subshrubs that may be facultatively drought-deciduous. The habitat is typically located on low moisture-availability sites (Holland 1986). Riparian scrub vegetation is found in various locations throughout the City in association with drainages. This habitat type may be composed of a number of species of willow (Salbc species), as well as other winter deciduous trees. The habitat is characterized by dense, broadleaved species with little understory development. Riparian scrub habitat is typically found in loose, sandy, or fine gravelly alluvium deposited near stream channels during flood flows (Holland 1986). A few areas of oak woodland are present in the eastern part of the Oty, predominantly in association with Agua Hedionda Creek and its tributaries. The coast live oak ( Quercus agrifolia) -J, r - dominates and the shrub layer is poorly developed. The habitat is generally found on north-facing slopes and in shaded ravines. Fresh water marsh habitat is located in association with Buena Vista, Agua Hedionda, and Batiquitos Lagoons. The habitat is dominated by perennial, emergent species such as cattail (Typha species) and bulrush (Scirpus species). This vegetation is found in permanently flooded fresh water with little or no significant current. Salt water marsh is found along the edges of the lagoons. Species typical for the habitat type include picldeweed (5alicornia species), sea-blite (Sueda species), and cordgrass (Spartina species). This habitat type is associated with hydric soils subject to regular tidal inundation for at leait part of each year. 2.2 SENSmVE SPECIES The sensitive species mapped for the City of Carlsbad include 15 plant, 6 bird, and 2 reptile species (Tables 1 and 2). These species are listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), or the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). The mapping of the sensitive species indicates that these species are found predominantly along the eastern and southern boundaries of the City and in the area north of Batiquitos Lagoon. Sensitive species locations are particularly correlated with the locations of the larger portions of the coastal sage saub habitat. Belding'• Savannah Sparrow (Pasera,lu• s11ndwicheuu belllingi) The Belding's savannah sparrow is listed as endangered by the California Fish and Game Commission. It is considered a permanent resident of San Diego County. The range of the species extends along the coast from Goleta, in Santa Barl>ara County, south to El Rosario, in Baja California. Its preferred nesting habitat includes salt marshes or edges of lagoons in low D-7 Table1 Semitive plant apedu in Carlabad. Status Plant Species Acanthomintlui ilicifolill CommonName CNPS State Federal Ust · Adolphill mlifornica ArctostqhJ[los gumdulosa Brodilletl JUifolu, Brodilletl ora,ttii Ctanotlrus fJffT'IICOS1IS Comarostqlaylos di'Dersifal• Corethrogynt Jilllgini{olUl Dichondra occidentJis Eunhorbia mism Fritillariil biflort1 Iva hayesuiru, Juncus acutus Quercus engtlrrumnii Selllginella cinmscens Legend: E -Endang.red San Diego Thorn Mint E California Adolphia Eastwood Manzanita Thread-leaved Brodiaea E Orcutt's Brodiaea Wart-stemmed Ceanothus Summer Holly Del Mar Mesa Sand Aster Western Dichondra Cliff Spurge Chocolate Uly; Mission Bells San Diego Manh Elder Spiny Rush ~~ C2 1B 2 Ct 1B C2 1B 2 1B C2 1B C3 4 2 2 4 3 4 C1 -Taa for which 1he USFWS hu substantial information to aupport the propoaing to list as endangered or threatened. C2 -Taa for which 1he USFWS does not have aubltantlal Information to aupport propoaing to liat; however, prapoalng may be appropriate. C3 -Taa which were previouely conaldered candidatea but are no longer. 1 B -Planta rare, thrutened or endangered in Cdfornia and elNwhere. 2 -Planla rara, thl"NblMd or endangered In Calfomla and more conmon elNwheN. 3 -NNd mont lnfumlllion. 4 -PlarD d lmlled dlatrbltion. D-8 \ - Tllble2 Senaitive wilcllife aped• in Cuhbad. Wildlife Sped11 ctrcus cytintllS Cnemillo1}horus hyPerythrus Passerculus 1111UhDichmsis btldingi Phryno,Dmll ccmnu,tum blainrlillei Polioptilll Clllifomial Rllllus longi_rostris leuipes Sterna 11nfillllrum broumi Vireo btllii pusillus Legend: E -Endanglred Common Name Northern Harrier Orange-throated Whiptail Belding's Savannah Sparrow San Diego Homed Ur.ard California Gnatcatcher Light F~ Clapper Rail Califorma Least Tern Least Bell's Vireo Statue State Federal ssc SSC E SSC SSC E E E C2 C2 Cl E E E C1 -Tua for which the USFWS hu aubltantial lnfonnation to auppon the proposing to lilt as endangered or threatened. C2 -Tua for which the USFWS does not have aubatantial Information to support propoaing to liat; however, propou,g may be appropriate. SSC -California species of special concern. D-9 vegetation dominated by pickleweed, Salicornia oirginica (Unitt 1984). The Belding's savannah sparrow tends to forage in lll.81'.8hes or adjacent mudflats, beaches, rocks, and low coastal vegetation. The species historically nested at many areas in San Diego, but harbor development has reduced the available habitat for this species (Unitt 1984). Califomia Gnatcatcher (Polio7'til11 c11lifomiai) The California gnatcatcher is a federal Category 1 species, which has recently been proposed for listing as endangered. It is also a California Species of·Spedal Concern. The California gnatcatcher is a nonmigratory species that is limited to moderat~ly dense stands of coastal sage scrub habitat on arid hillsides, mesas, and washes west of the Transverse, and on peninsula ranges of southern California (Atwood 1980). It nests predominantly in California sagebrush (Artemisia calijornica) and white sage (Saluia apiana). Generally, the habitat in which this species occurs is the coastal sage saub community below 2000 feet elevation. The reasons for the decline in the species are both the loss of coasbll sage scrub habitat and nest parasitism by the brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) (Atwood 1980). Califomia Leut Tern (Stenui atilllln,m browni) The California least tem has been declared endangered by the California Fish and Game Commission and the USFWS. It is a San Diego localiz.ed summer resident and migrant (Unitt 1984). The species nests colonially along the coast on mudflats or alluvial sand in some lagoons in San Diego (Unitt 1984). The tem population has been reduced due to urbanization _j _ _J and inaeasingly intense human use of the beaches (Unitt 1984). The size and distribution of __ J the tem colonies varies from year to year as a result of human encroachment on nesting habitat and pressure from predators (Unitt 1984). Leut Bell's Vireo (Vin:o beUii ,n,•illus) The least Bell's vireo was listed as endangered by the California Fish and Game Commission in 1980 and by the USFWS in 1986. Historically, it occurred from the interior of northern California to northwestern Baja California, Mexico. In the last several decades, it is believed to have been extirpated from the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys and now is primarily distributed in coastal riverine systems in southern California and northwestern Baja California, Mexico (Franzreb 1989). D-10 Preferred habitat of the vireo· includes lowland riparian woodlands (Franzreb 1989). Male vireos arrive several days ahead of the females and appear on the breeding range from mid-March to early April. Most least Bell's vireos migrate from the breeding area in late July to late September. Most of the insect food composing the diet of the vireo is obtained from the dense riparian vegetation it uses for nesting and protection of young. Nests are located predominantly (67 percent) within willows (Salix species). Nest sites are most frequently located in stands between 5 and 10 years of age {SANDAG 1988). Widespread loss or degradation of riparian habitats and brood parasitism by the brown-headed cowbird have resulted in the rapid reduction in numbers of the least Bell's vireo {SANDAG 1988). Light-Footed Clapper Rail (Rlllw longiro,tris kvipe•) The light-footed clapper rail is listed as endangered by the California Fish and Game Commission and the USFWS. It is an uncommon and a very localized resident along San Diego tidal salt marshes that are mainly composed of the grass Spartina foliosa {Unitt 1984). The clapper rails have been greatly reduced due to destruction and degradation of salt marsh habitat {Unitt 1984). Northern Hamer (Circus cy•nn,) The northern harrier is listed by the California Department of Fish and Game as a Species of Special Concern. It is an uncommon to fairly common migrant hawk. Small numbers of the species may breed in the coastal lowland areas {Unitt 1984). The harrier occurs in grassland, agricultural fields, and coastal marshes. · Orange-Throated Whiptall (Cnn,itlophon,1 hyperythn,,) The orange-throated whiptail is listed by the California Department of Fish and Game as 8: Species of Special Concern and as a Category 2 species by the USFWS. This reptile inhabits washes and other sandy areas where there are rocks and patches of brush. It is frequently found in coastal chaparral, thomacrub, and on rocky hillsides {Stebbins 1985). San Diego Homed IJzarcl (Phrpo1011U1 coroutllM bllii"'1illa) The San Diego homed li7.ard is listed by the California Department of Fish and Game as a Species of Special Concern and as a Category 2 species by the USFWS. This reptile occurs in a variety of habitats, including saubland, grassland, and oak woodJands. It is common in the D-11 lowland areas along sandy washes where scattered low shrubs provide cover. It. requires patches of fine loose soil and an abundance of ants for food (Stebbins 1985). San Diego Thom Mint (Ac1111tlaon,inth11 ilicifoli11) The San Diego thom mint is listed as a Category 2 species by the USFWS, endangered by the California Fish and Game Commissio~ and is on List 1B of the CNPS. It is mainly found in clay depressions on mesas and slopes, chaparral, and coastal sage saub habitat (Munz and Keck 1968). This species has been threatened by urbanization and grazing (Smith and Berg 1988). California Adolphia (AlloltJlwi e11lifonrie11) California adolphia is listed by the CNPS on List 2 It occurs in dry canyons and washes, and chaparral habitat (Munz and Keck 1968). This species has been threatened mainly by urbanization (Smith and Berg 1988). Eastwood Manzanita (Arctost11phylos gl11nd•los11) This species has no federal or state status. It was considered by the CNPS, but rejected due to . taxonomic problems. It inhabits dry gravelly to rocky slopes and ridges, chaparral, mixed evergreen and yellow pine communities (Munz and Keck 1968). Thread-leaved Brocliaea (Brotli11e11 filifolill) This species is a federal Category 1 species, is listed as endangered by the California Department of Fish and Game and is on List 1B of the CNPS. It is found in coastal sage scrub and chaparral in heavy clay soils below 2000 feet elevation (Munz and Keck 1968). Orcutt'• Brodiaea (Brotlille11 om,ttii) This species is a federal Category 2 species and is on the CNPS List 2. Orcutt's brodiaea is found near streams, about vemal pools and seeps, chaparral, and yellow pine habitat (Munz and Keck 1968). The species has been threatened by development (Smith and Berg 1988). Wart-Stemmed Ceanothua ( Ce1111othu 11enwcosus) This species is a CNPS List 2 species. It is mainly found on dry hills and mesas, and in chaparral habitat (Munz and Keck 1968). The species is threatened by development (Smith and Berg1988). D-12 Summer Holly (Conu,rost11phylos di'Denifolitl) Summer holly has no state or federal status, but is on the CNPS List 1B. It is found on chy slopes at low elevations and in chaparral habitat (Munz and Keck 1968). Summer holly is threatened by development and gravel mining (Smith and Berg 1988). Del Mar Meaa Sand Aster (Corethrogyne filllginifoli11) This species is a federal Category 2 species and is on Ust 1B of the CNPS. It is found in coastal sage scrub and coastal strand habitats on grassy or brushy . slopes below 1000 feet elevation (Munz and Keck 1968). Western Dichonclra (Dichmulra occilknt11lis) This sped.es is a federal Category 3 species and on CNPS List 4. Western dichondra is found on dry, sandy banks in brush or under trees, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and .southern oak woodland habitats. Cliff Spmge (Euphorbi11 miserti) This species has no federal or state status, but is on the CNPS List 2. Oiff spurge mainly occurs on sea bluffs, coastal sage scrub, and aeosote scrub habitats (Munz and Keck 1968). The species is threatened by development (Smith and Berg 1988). Chocolate Lily, Mluion Bells (Fritillllritl biflora) This species has no federal or state status, but was considered by the CNPS for listing and rejected due to its disbibution. The species is found in heavy soil on grassy slopes and mesas (Munz and Keck 1968). San Diego Manh Elder U'Da h11yesi11n11) The San Diego marsh elder has no state or federal status, but is on CNPS List 2. The species is found in alkaline places (Munz and Keck 1968). This species is threatened by waterway channelization and coastal development (Smith and Berg 1988). Spiny Ruah (Jac,,s IICMW) This species has no federal or state status, but is a List 4 species by the CNPS. It prefers moist saline places, coastal salt marshes, and a1Jca1ine seeps as its habitat (Munz and Keck 1968). D-13 Engelmann Oak (Querc,,s engel,,111nnii) This species of oak has no federal or state status, but is on List 3 of the CNPS. It is found in southern oak woodlands away from the coast in dry fans and foothills below 4000 feet elevation (Munz and Keck 1968). Ashy Spike-Mou (Seltiginellll cinertiscens) This sped.es has no federal or state status, but is on List 4 of the CNPS. Ashy spike-moss is found on dry slopes and mesas, m coastal sage scrub, and chaparral habitats (Munz and Keck 1968). D-14 _ _j \.. J I ! • ..J _ _j 3. POTENTIAL IMPACTS Direct impacts due to the trails system may occur as a result of the loss of the sensitive resource or loss of the habitat for the sensitive species. Indirect impacts may occur as a result of the close placement of trails to areas used by the sensitive species. Close proximity of human activities associated with a trails system may cause some species to leave the area. The potential for impact to sensitive biological resources is discussed below. Trail segments not discussed below were concluded to have no significant impacts to biological resources in this analysis. Appendix A illustrates segments of the trails system that may impact sensitive biological resources. Sensitive resources mapped for the Oty of Car1sbad but not mentioned in this section are considered to have no potential for impact due to the trails system. Link 9. Impacts may occur to the thread-leaved brodiaea, which is located on the central portion of the routing for this link Due to the endangered status of this plant species, it is recommended that the link be routed slightly east or west of the locations of the plant. In addition, it is suggested that the plant be fenced to protect it from recreationalists who stray from the trail. Link 10. Potential impacts may occur to coastal sage scrub vegetation. The eastern part of the link is routed through an extensive tract of the habitat. Several California gnatcatchen, orange-throated whiptails, and San Diego homed lizards are located within this habitat and impacts may occur due to the proximity of the trail segment to the nesting or breeding areas of these species. The California adolphia is also found along the routing for this link of the trails system. It is suggested that the link be shifted in position to the edge of the habitat or to cross the narrowest portion of the coastal sage scrub habitat to avoid impacts to the California gnatcatdter, a species proposed· for federal listing as threatened or endangered. In addition, closure of this segment of the link during the breeding season ci the gnatcatcher may provide .-dditional protection for the species. Link 16. Impacts may potentially occur to riparian scrub vegetation. This link crosses a section of riparian scrub vegetation. Impacts to riparian scrub vegetation may result due to loss of the vegetation or disturbance to the soil hydrology. Due to the concern of the USFWS and CDFG regarding impacts to wetlands, it is recommended that this portion of the link be routed to avoid the riparian area, or D-15 carefully cross without disturbing the hydrology of the wetland. Placement of a prefabricated bridge over the wetland may avoid impacts to the habitat. Link 20. Impacts may occur to the least Bell's vireo which is located near this segment. Since the vireo is a state and federally listed endangered species, a buffer is required to help protect the species from disturbance. It is recommended that the segment be moved to a distance of at Jeast 150 feet from the riparian vegetation. It may also be advisable to plant a buffer of landscape vegetation between the trail and the riparian vegetation. Fencing the area to prevent human intrusion may J also be advisable to he1p protect the species. _ '.) Link 22. Impacts may occur to riparian saub vegetation. This link crosses a section of riparian scrub vegetation. Recommendations for avoidance of impacts to this habitat are similar to those for Link 16. Link 26. Impacts may potentially occur to riparian saub vegetation. This link crosses a section of riparian scrub habitat between sections of riparian scrub and oak woodland habitats. Recommendations for avoidance of impacts to this habitat are similar to those for Link 16. Llnk 28. Impacts may occur to the coastal sage scrub vegetation, which this segment bisects. The coastal sage scrub habitat is part of an extensive area that is connected to oth~r areas of habitat east of Agua Hedionda Lagoon. It is recommended that the link be routed slightly to the east to cross the habitat at its narrowest point and to use ._J existing trails to avoid loss of vegetation. This link also crosses a section of riparian scrub vegetation. Impacts may potentially occur to the habitat. Recommendations for avoidance of impacts to this habitat are similar to those for Link 16. Link 31. Impacts may potentially occur to riparian scrub vegetation. This link travels the length of the habitat at the western end of the link. Recommendations for avoidance of impacts to this habitat are similar to those for Link 16. It may be preferable to move the link up the slope to match the eastern portion of the link. D-16 ,-- \ - Link 33. Impacts may potentially occur to riparian scrub vegetation. This link crosses a section of the habitat Recommendations for avoidance of impacts to this habitat are similar to those for Link 16. Link 35. Impacts may occur to the California adolphia and chocolate lily, which occur along the routing for this link. It is _recommended that construction of the trails system be routed to avoid removal of these two species. Link 47. This segment bisects a 1arge tract of coastal sage scrub vegetation along the eastem part of the link. Potential impacts may occur due to the disruption of the continuity of the habitat. Impacts may also occur to the California gnatcatchers and Califomia adolphia, which occur in this area. It is recommended that the link be moved to the outer edge of the coastal sage scrub habitat This will prevent the bisecting of the habitat and disturbance to the gnatcatcher. It is also recommended that this portion of the link be closed during the breeding season of the gnatcatcher. Impacts may potentially occur to riparian scrub vegetatio~ which this segment crosaes. Recommendations for avoidance of impacts to this habitat are similar to those for Link 16. Link 51. Impacts may potentially occur to riparian scrub vegetation. This link crosses the riparian . habitat Recommendations for avoidance of impacts to this habitat are similar to those for Link 16. Impacts may also occur to the :Eastwood manzanita and Orcutt's brodiaea, which are located on or near the routing of this segment. When construction takes place for the trails system, it is recommended that removal of these sensitive species be avoided. Link 53. Potential Impacts to coastal sage scrub habitat may occur. The segment is located in the middle of a 1arge section of the habitat type. Several pair of California gnatcatchers are located in this area. Impacts may occur due to the routing of the trail aegment through the habitat for this species. It is IeCODllllended that the link be moved slightly to the west to route the link to the edge of the habitat. It is also D-17 recommended that this portion of the link be dosed during the breeding season of the gnatcatcher. Link 54. Impacts may potentially occur to riparian scrub vegetation. This link travels the length of the riparian habitat. Recommendations for avoidance of impacts to this habitat are similar to those for Link 16. H possible, the link should be moved to place it as close to the housing area as possible. Impacts to wetland habitats are considered significant. Activities that occur in wetlands and riparian habitats are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the USFWS, and the CDFG. Permits or a written agreement may be required for any activities taking place in wetland areas. In addition, mitigation may be required for impacts to wetlands or riparian vegetation that cannot be avoided by the rerouting of the trail segments. Mitigation may include the revegetation of a previously disturbed wetland habitat Wetland habitats that may be impacted by the trails system are areas of riparian scrub. Segments that may result in impacts to wetland habitats include Links 16, 2Z 25, 26, 28, 31, 33, 47, 51, and 54. Impacts from traversing the length of a riparian scrub habitat may result from the construction of Links 31 and 54: It is recommended that impacts be avoided by shifting the location of the trail links slightly to locate them to the edge of the riparian habitat. Impacts from crossing a riparian scrub habitat may result from the construction of Links 16, 22, 25, 26, 28, 33, 47, and 51. Construction practices to avoid affecting the soils, vegetation, or hydrology are advised to prevent impacts to this habitat Impacts to coastal sage scrub habitat may be considered significant due to the large number of sensitive species that occur in the habitat. The amount of coastal sage scrub vegetation in southern Califomia has declined drastically in recent years. Consequently the USFWS has expressed. concerns about this ·loss. Segments that may result in impacts to coastal sage scrub habitat include Links 10, 28, 47, and 53. Due to the difficulty in re-creating coastal sage scrub habitat, it is considered preferable to avoid impacts to this habitat type. In general, impacts to the habitat may be easily avoided by shifting the routing of the· links to aos.s the habitat at its narrowest point or by routing the link to the outer edge of the habitat The link may also be routed to use existing trails within the habitat Due to the status of the least Bell's vireo as an endangered species, projects that are located near the location of the species should be redesigned to avoid the area. A biological buffer of at least 100 feet should be maintained from the breeding habitat (willow riparian) of the species D-18 -.) I ' \..--l '.... - __ , (SANDAG 1988). A planning buffer of an additional 50 feet should be pJaced between the trail and the biological buffer. The USFWS should be consulted upon the final design of this project. Fencing the area to prevent human intrusion may also be suggested by the USFWS. Landscape plants should be placed along the trail to aid as a buffer. The trail link that may impact the least Bell's vireo is Link 20. The recent proposal of the California gnatcatcher for listing as an endangered species by the USFWS has elevated concern about potential impacts to the species. Due to the difficulty of re-creating coastal sage scrub habitat, the habitat used by the gnatcatcher, it is preferable to avoid impacts to areas of known occupation. It is especially important to avoid bisecting 1arge tracts of suitable habitat Trail segments that may potentially impact the California gnatcatcher · include Links 10, 47, and 53. The thread-leaved brodiaea is listed as endangered by the CDFG. Due to the sensitivity of this species, it is preferable to avoid impacts by rerouting the trail segment rather than by transplanting the species to a different location. It is also recommended that the area in which the species is found be fenced to protect it from trail users who may stray from the established trail. The trail segment that may potentially impact this species is Link 9. The other species to which there may be impacts due to the trails system have no state or federal protection. Although it is preferable that impacts to these species be avoided, no mitigation measures are suggested. Trail segments that may potentially impact the California adolphia are Links 10, 35, and 47. Link 35 may impact the Chocolate lily. The trail segment that may potentially impact the orange-throated whiptail and San Diego homed liz.ard is Link 10. Trail segment 51 may result m impacts to Eastwood manzanita and Orcutt's brodiaea. D-19 4. REFERENCES Atwood, J. L 1980. The United States distribution of the California black-tailed gnatcatcher. Western Birds 11:65-78. · Franzreb, I<. F.. 1989. Ecology and conservation of the endangered least Bell's vireo. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Seroice, Biologiazf Report 89(1). Holland, R. F. 1986. Preliminary descriptions of the tmestrial natu11ll communities of California. California Department of Fish and Game, Non-game-Heritage Program. 156 pp. Munz, P.A., and D. D. Keck. 1968. A California Jlora. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. 1681 pp. SANDAG. 1988. Comprehensir,e species management plan for the least Bell's mm,. San Diego, CA: RECON. 212pp. Smith, J.P., and I<. Berg, eds. 1988. lnr,ento,y of nzre and endangered vascular plants of California. Califomia Native Plant Society. Saaamento, CA. 168 pp. · Stebbins, R. C. 1985. A field guide to western rtptilts and amphibians. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co. 336 pp. Unitt, P. 1984. The birds of San Diego County. San Diego Society of Natural ~istory, Memoir 13. WRT, 1990. Cllrlsmd Trails Feasiblity Study. San Diego, CA. 83 pp. D-20 -J _j ·---' • . .J APPENDIX E: tp - .... l<\ y ►► \~1 .4lfi.u "·" ~ \, t,. ,, ,; r, , -i II \ , ~r .: 1: ,\ I r •' ,.,IM:t,11 'I'' 2j i -· ---, '·w.3:-:: 1' n·-o· min. J' u·-o· •••· R.o.~-. 4' 11,1,1w1 .........._~l@Q \& . ikf-_.;r,-~ 1E:::i\ ~ -~ .... ,·-o· l '-0" 6'·0" 20'-0' R.Q.W. 6'-0" •·-o· 6'-0" 6'-0" H'-0' R.O.W. Paved Pedestrian and Bike Path Design Concepts Gradle■t: 0-5% 5-1% 11/1 Sltl■1: Optl••• For dl1l■■ce■ c 30'0" Maxi••• Moil ■rb■■ or ■II tr■ll1; IM1I I■ beuy ■H area1; loops ■e■r recreatlo■al areu. Pa,-eae■I c■■ be 1trlped for two-wa,· blkl■I (l'O" •l■la■m); hlkl■1/ba■dlcap 4'-6' (two-way whttlchalr). Sl1aa11 ror handicapped, drlnkln1 rountaln1. Cron sloped or crowned for dralna1e. flre/pollce/mal■tnance nhlcular access. 10'0" ml■l■1 ■m clearance 11 ■ece11ary. Malerlals: trall: asphalt or concrete (rtlnrorud to carry Ythlc■lar load). header: wood or concrete where ■ecessary landscape: drou1ht loleN■t, aalln, low maintenance species that pro,,lde barriers, 1hade, and 1creenln1. Rl1ht or Way: 26'0" 20'0" Prererred, minimum In opt11 space corrldon Prderred, minimum elsewhere 16'0" Minimum 12 FIG U R E C ARLSBAD TRAIL S YSTEM w R T ~ ~ '~~,y"'' ·a~ .. -. ~ • .. ... :. .. r◄ Wilen ,.,n,rtat•, c .. trel ,111tad•• to ntal■ dews. IJ 2' sa·-r .... a.o.w. •" .. • j .... ~ ;:.. •r ,_f . ----.. ENllle■ ceatrel •1Clta■l1• ,.,.in••• •••• 110,... 1'·0' •i•. UH 1wllclala•cb o■ ''"' tenal■. Unpaved Hiking and Bike Path Design Concepts Gn•te■t: . 0-5~ o,,, ••• 5-10~ A"tJl•W• H-20~ For 4ltta■ce1 c 100' Use awltclallack• •• 111,,., 1rad11. S111■1: S11aa11 at ll•uN1 -■• lat,necllo■s; •1ncllo■al ll1■ap; "Trall E ... ■,u,• ....... ror lalkN/ltlld11: r1cllill11 ., 1ta1l■1 1n111 trall11eau oaly (r111reo■s, 4rl■k1■1 rN■tala1, t1l1Jlao■1, -■• trula). Based o■ IOIIOlrlJlay l■cl■tlt Jlc■lc tabl11 -■• ... •••·tnet. F1■cl■1 •• h•uNr, l1■cl■1 or Jla■tl■I lo pre.eat caloff1 •• 1wllclalaack1. •·-o· ••••••• clean■c, ■IClllary o,-cr trail. 10•-o• cltara■ce Jrtlernd. t.l•lerlalr. ,,.11: ce■JICIN 41rt: ••co•,-e4 1ra■ll1, c••••cted 1ranl, wNllcltl,./urln:hlps, -■• co■ne ••plaall oalJ wbere Ilea,, ■H or eroslo■ ,,olllem. luuca,e: •ro■allt teltra■l, aalh-1, low ••l■ttaa■c• ,,.cl11 tlaat ,,.,, •• nnltn, ......... . 1crH■l■1. Rl1lat ol W•J: 20•0• Pnlerrn 12·0· t.11■1••· ✓ l '-' I '- 13 FIGl:llE CARLSBAD TRAIL SYSTEM w R T fro■t E.leutlo■ ~ TI■btr bollards to slop l'ehlcular lr■rflc w (ca■ bt remo,ed for emcr1ency uhlclt lttfll), ___ .,_ I I I I I I I Side Elnatlon I 0 I - • I ~,-~~ Warala1 1110 for c)'cllsts: Road Abud .... Road 11rlpln1 11 lnlersecllon. ~ -.---... -- Road Crossing and Information Signage Concepts Wood 1hln1le roof Vandal-proof clur conr Trall maps, ducrlptlon1, trall safety rules and lnltrprtlht Information. Standard trail 1ate1t·a)· dtslaa conctpl. TrH formation typical 11 trail 11le1t·■>·s. Tlmbtr post ldtntir)'ln1 trail. Su dttall nut p11e. Information slan ttlth trail maps and descriptions, ttc. Su detail abo,e. Stone posts to mark trail. Vthlcle 1t·1raln1 1110, 14 FIGURE CARLSBAI TRAIL SYSTEfl w R T 11 I"\ EJ [i] ~ 81 r []] ~ [i] • ,r_ I I _a,._ Fro■I Elt,alle■ sa,, Ele,■tle■ ~ ~ ~( Tl■l,tr Trall 1,1■1H1catlo■ Po11 f ~ I I I~ Jll ~ ---. ~ ---------- I ¾J· • :~~-.. : ~ .. -·-.x-. --~~ ·iiJO ~---- .. l, \ . ,, C. Trail Marker Design Concepts l■foraallo■ ,1a,■11 lo n ,laced o■ trall llt■llflcallea ,osli. Set ,,1.111 at ltft. Tl■hr ,-,t Wt■tlfyl■1 trall. S.. ,,tall ah,t. l■fon■allo■ 111■ with trall ••• ■ad d11crlptlo■1. Sn ,.tall pretlo■1 ••11. 20•-o• o■ ct■ltr tnlcal Dou to •1rec1 trail ■Hn to 1111 co■Jl■■l■t path; lo N pal■tttl o■ 1ld1walk. L. I. 15 FIGtRE CARLSBAD TRAIL· SYSTEM w R T 0Z -... Ill <.,. . ., D: .., >-Ill . .., ., \0 ,.J ,.J ::, .... e ~ < <• f 0 c., ... ' ... I I < • < • = • j • • Ill ~ cl f ... .. CID • ~--- I = ,: "Q .. .. -. J s rn II II • g::E ... a:i < .. •• ~ w >-., .. -..a ..a ::» Cl --e ~ < <• ur-... 13 ~ u ·-B ·-/ ~ 1 ! i -• ~ l l Jt .I J > • B II ·-> E-6 APPENDIX F: RECENT LAND SALES DATA PRICE/ACRE Al'N. 2CNING MAPCODE/1 T~PHY ACRE!S IMPRJVEM8'1TS UTILITIES SAU:SPRICE PRICE/ACRE ABX>Rl~TE (1991$)/2 NOTES lndu••'Ocomrnerc;I: 212.Q20.ZS LC 1~ Rollo111 113.88 None Alllo...., S&,940,000 S11O18117' 11/a!/110 S11!51700 l~llr latj I-land 212-120-33 PM 19-E/1 Rolll!!!! 13.812 None All to-s1,210,ooo se&,799 07/31,91 $81,21111 l~llr lat; olllce U91t ..,.,_ 212-<ll50-40 LC 14-E}S Rolll!'.!11 14.42 None -All lo-S1 ,004,1500 see,eeo 08/04,90 $74,11112 -A-.ga 983,983 SubdM81on/Rltsldantllll: 214-140-08 FM 1&-0/3 Sl0pl11g 113.45 None AH~ $11,872,000 $187,108 03/19,90 $Zl3,349 1""9ndlld UN -1119 afr,j 4-8 clJ/IIC. 215-040-111 PC 19-E/4 Ao111111 24.10 None AH~ s11,eoo,ooo $477,1711 fR/ZT,90 S!i21101'I Avtara Ph. I; 1411 unll8 ~<Ml du/lie 254.e81-01 10 3> R3 ~1 Sloplng 18.73 None All tollhlt $2,eeQ,000 $141,484 12/2B,90 S147, 143 !58 unlls @3 du/lie.; Enclnftu &254--011014 215-0l50-03 10 015 R1-7!100Q 'JJM/4 Aolll!!II 111118 «l.00 None Alltoalllt $11 ,97!1,000 $2119,375 02/13,90 $3281474 90 unlls @3.2 cll/aC 218-140-17 PC 1~ I.AMI 100.13 81.-ln All to-$28,700,000 $288,883 11,Q!/90 $280,0812 1""9ndlld UN -....., plan community; &218-1.0-18 t».~•-· &218-140-25 &218-140-27 &218-140a &218-140-31 &218-140-32 & 218-1"°'33 & 218-420-79 Zl3--0C!1•111 SOP 20-0/4 1..-1 4.!58 None Alltoalllt S1 ,«>0,000 $307,018 12/19/89 $338,457 ln.,ndlld U9lt -condoe; 100 unltS @22 cll/aC. A_.g,, $303,099 ~Ille Plan/Rini Rllsldantlal: 221-010-13 SP83-01 2082 Rofflng 192.41 None All,-ded Sll,!!57,000 $44,473 04.(li2191 $45,807 1-nded U9e • 158 sh@ .87 du/e,c. & 71 & 221-021-09 13 ac. commerctal; San Maroos & 222-01o-23 -&222-031-29,31 215-030-09 PC 20-0/3 Slopl~Hng 428.53 None All to llhlt S21,120,000 $49,1118 O1,c3,90 S54,588 Carrillo Ranch;ll50 unlla @4-111 du/aC.; & 215-031-04 sirs. & condos. Tolal•1 .!!12 du/fl. ac. &221-010-18 &221-012-0!! ~ FR25 20-EA 1..-1 9.411 None All ,-dad sea>,ooo $54,8!52 08/16,90 $58,187 1 untt!!!!!:4ac:res; Cou~ 218-110-13 FR-1 19,U Slept~ 41.119 None All to site S1 ,11!50,000 $44,0!58 08/07,91 144,939 12 unlls @ 1 du/e,c; Encln•• ,_,-eat1QU11oe La~ A_.ga $50,1180 A(llcUltlnl: 307-0!!1-04 A-1 34-C~ Rolling 29.78 None AHtoslllt SSi!l!l,1100 $17,7117 08/26,91 $18,0153 Purchaaed for "-Y and i-,1< habHat; &3074!0-22 Carmel Val~,~ of San Diego 211115-270-70 A721 ~ Aolilig 28.02 None AH,-ded Sl!00,000 $17,844 04/19/91 $18,312 1""9ndlld UN · CUiiom 10111; County A_.g,, $111,183 Ott.: 2119-040-24,28 fPF 31).8,41 1..-1 118.07 None Elec1r1clty to •119 $5,718,000 '88,434 09/2<4,91 A-.ga $87,0911 1/ Thoma• Broa. Map 2/ Bawd on annual a>! a• repor1lld by San Diego Chamber of Commerce; Economic Bullelln, Nov. 11191. Nole: Salea data haw net bNn ~and.,. lnlended for planning purix-a only. Source: COMPS; and Economics ~ ANocialN APPENDIX G: OPEN SPACE PUBLIC FINANCING ALTERNATIVES OPEN SPACE PUBLIC FINANCING ALTERNATIVES The major financing techniques considered to fund trails and open space implementation costs include the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Park-in-lieu fees Public facility fees Mello-Roos community facilities district City-wide assessment District General obligation bonds Certificates of participation Utilities user tax Transient occupancy tax Mitigation banking Williamson Act Tax increment financing Commercial lease revenue Proposition H Park-in-lieu Fees The city currently acquires park land through its park land dedication ordinance. In lieu of dedicating land for parks, residential developers can pay a fee which the city uses to help acquire park land. The fee was recently increased from $783 per single family dwelling in most quadrants to $1,575 per single family dwelling. This new fee is based on an anticipated land value of $175,000 per acre. The new fee structure will generate an estimated $10 million for parks between now and build-out. The city's dedication requirement and park-in-lieu fee payment schedule is predicated on a standard of three acres per thousand population. Population is estimated by applying a standard household size figure to the number of homes proposed. There is some concern that the new census will reveal that households are actually smaller than the current standard used. This would cause a reduction in the standard used to estimate park dedication requirements and in-lieu payments, and could reduce revenue projected for park land acquisition. However, smaller household may mean that the amount of park land required will be less than projected. There is a possibility that the park land dedication requirement can be increased to four to five acres per thousand population if the city can demonstrate it had park land in exceM of three acres per thousand population as of the last census. According to parks and recreation staff, however, the city currently is short of its three acre per thousand population standard by a total of fifty-five acres. By reclassifying portions of Hosp Grove and Veterans Memorial Park to the community park category, the city may demonstrate that it currently exceeds the three acres per thousand population standard. The city could then increase its dedication requirement from three acres per thousand population to the higher standard and then use the additional acreage that would be dedicated to overcome its current shortfall of active parks and to acquire some passive recreation areas including trails. There are two issues related to this strategy. First, the Parks and Recreation Department needs to be assured that this approach would not take away from their plans for active parks between now and build-out including their attempt to make up the current shortfall for active parks. Second, the land dedication ordinance is based on the state enabling legislation, commonly known as the Quimby Act. This act enables cities to require land dedication for •neighborhood and community parks". The ope~ space clements acquired by increasing the park dedication standard would have to be classified as neighborhood or community serving. It might be inconsistent to later propose that these open space elements, in particular the trail system, is a city-wide facility which should be funded by a city-wide assessment district. G-1 Public Facility Fees The city's public facility fee is supposed to finance infrastructure needed "to serve growth". The fee is based on the following formula: Cost of projects city-wide divided by the building permit dollar value of all anticipated growth. This equation originally equaled 2%, but is now equivalent to 3.5%. Therefore, a 3.5% fee against building pennit value is assessed on new development. To add a facility to the list, the facility must be required to "serve growth", not existing populations. Since this formula was established prior to AB ltiOO, which requires a nexus between a fee collected and the benefit derived by those paying the fee, another tax was established to ensure that adequate funds were generated to finance public facilities needed to serve growth. This tax is called a "business license tax on all new construction" and equals the same percentage as the public facility fee. This tax was approved by a majority of voters and goes directly into general funds and is not specified for a particular use, unlike the public facility fee. Voters approved an increase of this tax to 3.5%, equivalent to the public facility fee, in 1987. Since this is a general tax, only a simple majority vote was required. Developers have a choice to pay the public facility fee or the tax established by the voters. H the developer pays the fee he gets a credit against the tax. H the developer does not pay the fee, he must pay the tax. The city-wide facilities and improvement plan, which establishes the public facility performance standard, divides the city into 25 zones which generally fall on land use patterns and ownership ~undaries. The numbering system of the 25 zones reflects the level of build out and phasing, with the lower numbers, such as 1 through 6, representing built-out communities, the middle representing communities which are now developing, and higher numbers representing future communities. The geographic areas for determining park facility needs generally follow the zones, but are divided into four quadrants using El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road as the axes. The park standard is applied on a quadrant basis. Therefore, parks are considered community facilities, serving the population in their respective quadrant. There is no current definition of a city-wide park facility. Open space is allocated on a zone by zone basis. The 15% open space set aside requirement is administered on an ownership basis, which means that each proposed development must meet the 15% set aside requirement, but this open space can be achieved anywhere in the zone including other parcels. It is up to the owners within a zone to determine amongst themselves how the open space will be allocated. As with all public facilities stipulated in the growth management plan, the open space is dedicated to "serve growth". Existing built-out areas either already meet or exceed the open space standard· or do not represent any opportunity for open space dedication. The open space that exists and is set aside using this ordinance is not publicly accessible. The title restriction placed on the open space land states that the land may only be used for open space, but maintenance and liability remain with the owner. It is the intent of the Open Space Master Plan to state where the open space will be dedicated in the future. The trail system would go beyond the growth management plan requirements and may be considered a city-wide facility. Trail dedication may be hard to mandate if it is considered a city-wide facility which serves existing populations as well as future populations and does more than to "serve growth", especially for trails that exceed a development's proportional share of the city-wide system. Trails will probably have to be acquired through a cooperative dedication and some easements may have to purchased. In the past the planning department has indicated that a cooperative dedication is likely in most cases. Adding more open space improvement costs to the public facility fee schedule would require voter approval to increase the "business license tax on all new construction,• which indirectly enforces the public facility fee. Negotiated Deyclgpment A&;reements A negotiated development agreement is a contract between the city and the developer stipulating the conditions on which development would be approved in exchange for vested rights to develop, often unhindered by future changes in zoning or land use policy. Since development agreements are contracts rather than regulations, cities have used development agreements to negotiate additional public facilities which benefit populations besides those which will live in the new community, overcoming a strict nexus relationship. The City of Carlsbad docs G-2 not enter into development agreements as policy, instead the city relies on its growth management plan. Therefore, negotiated development agreements are not likely to be pursued as a method for acquiring. open space. Mello-Roos Community Facilities District The dty recently submitted a proposal to the voters in the undeveloped portions of the city that already have approved zone plans to finance certain city-wide facilities with a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District, which was approved overwhelmingly with 95 percent voter support. A community facilities district is a special tax, secured by the underlying properties, which is assessed each year for public facilities acquisition, development, and maintenance. Parks and open space may be funded using a community facilities district for financing. Since the funds raised are used for a specific purpose, the tax requires 2/3 voters approval. If there are more than 11 property owners, each registered voter in the district is entitled to vote for or against the tax. If there are 11 or fewer property owners, the vote is by acreage. This special tax was originally intended to fund public facilities related to new communities, but cities are now looking at the Mello-Roos district as a way to finance public facilities which serve older neighborhoods as well. The city's proposal to voters did not include open space or trails, except for Macario Canyon Park, and a new vote would be required in the future if these facilities were to be added or if a new district were formed. Council Policy 38 establishes the city's policy on Mello-Roos financing. According to the council policy, the special tax cannot be assessed on a house, but just vacant land or commercial and industrial property. When a home is sold by the developer, the developer must pay off the capitalized value of the tax. Presumably the developer passes this cost on to the homeowner through the purchase price of the home. Ha city-wide Mello-Roos district is formed for open space, the city must carefully look at the potential differential between taxes on new development and existing homeowners. Council policy would have to be amended to allow the tax to be assessed on homeowners and not just land, since the revenue would be used to fund a facility of city-wide benefit to existing residents as well as future residents. City-wide Assessment District The city currently has several lighting and landscape maintenance districts used primarily to finance maintenance of greenbelts, medians, and rights of way, including a citywide district. Assessment districts are not now used to fund maintenance of city parks or open space according to Parks and Recreation Staff. Homwowners Associations pay to maintain open space within their neighborhood, usually through a homeowners association fee, but these open space areas are not accessible to the general public. A city-wide assessment district to maintain open space could be formed, or the existing citywide district could be amended to include open space, but a strict association of cost and benefit would be required. The open space system would probably have to be considered a city-wide facility. General Obliption Bonds A general obligation bond, which is secured by the jurisdictions taxing powers, is the least expensive form of financing since it is considered one of the most secure forms of financing. A general obligation bond currently requires 2/3 voter approval. Besides the 2/3 voter approval, the major limitation of a general obligation bond is that it can only be used for acquisition and improvements, and the revenue cannot be used for maintenance. Therefore, the Mello-Roos Community Facilities District, which also requires a 2/3 vote but may be used to raise revenue for maintenance as well as capital improvements, might be preferable. Since the public is more familiar with general obligation bond financing than Mello-Roos financing, a general obligation bond may be easier to sell to the voters. There is some current consideration of proposing a "quality of life" general obligation bond to finance certain city-wide public facilities, of which open space and trails could be a part. G-3 Certificates of Participation Certificates of Participation (COP's) have been considered in the past. COP's need a revenue source to fund the lease payments and amortize the debt. Unfortunately, open space does not generate significant amounts of money for lease payments. Using the general fund to make lease payments would result in a net drain on the general fund, and the city's general fund is very restricted. Hosp Grove was bought using COP's. For this purpose the city established the Carlsbad Public Improvement Corporation; therefore, the city has the non-profit vehicle in place to issue certificates of participation. Utility User Tax State enabling legislation allows the city to assess a utilities user tax. This tax would require a simple majority vote to approve. However, this tax would have to go to the general fund and not be in any way associated with open space, although this additional revenue may then allow the city council to spend general funds on open space. If the money were to be dedicated to open space it would be considered a special tax and would require a 2/3 vote. Transient Occypancy Tax The city's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) was 6% until voters approved an increase to 8% in 1986/1987. In 1989 voters approved another 2% percentage points increase to a total tax of 10%; however, 'this increase in general fund revenue will allow the city council to use extra monies to finance development of the Calaveras Golf Course~ The additional 2% tax which was recently approved equals approximately $700,000 to $800,000 per year. Another increase in the TOT tax would have to go to the general fund directly and cannot be dedicated to open space if approved by a simple majority vote. Any proposed increase in TOT specifically for open space would have to be approved by a 2/3 vote. Mitigation Banking Mitigation banking allows a developer to compensate for sensitive lands that are disturbed by the development. The compensation is sufficient to replicate the sensitive land elsewhere and usually to increase the net amount of sensitive lands. Currently the Port of Los Angeles is funding restoration of Batiquitos Lagoon. This is the only project the Port of LA is funding in Carlsbad. There is no mitigation banking internally in the city, but there may be future opportunities on a regional basis to compensate for knat catcher habitat lost as communities are developed in North County. Williamson Ag The Williamson Act is state legislation which helps preserve agricultural lan?5 by assessing property according to their current use rather than their potential higher and best use. This results in a lower tax for the property owner in exchange for keeping the land under agricultural use. Within the City of Carlsbad, the Williamson Act is applied primarily in Zone 13, or Ecke Ranch. The Williamson Act is only a temporary restraint since property owners can buy out of the Williamson Act in order to develop the land. Tax Increment Fmancing Tax Increment F'mancing is not a likely alternative since currently the Redevelopment Agency borrows approximately $400,000 from the city and does not have sufficient tax increment to finance open space in the redevelopment project area. At some point, when the redevelopment agency pays back the money borrowed from the city general fund, these monies might be made available for open space acquisition or improvements, however, open space will be competing against other city demands for this money. G-4 There has been recent state legislation which allows cities to use tax increment financing to fund public improvements, including open space, in areas other than redevelopment areas. These tax increment financing areas are called "infrastructure financing districts." The public facilities financed need not be physically located within the boundaries of the district, and must be of community-wide significance and provide benefits to an area larger than the area of the district. The districts should be substantially undeveloped to generate tax increment. Funds cannot be used for maintenance. Formation procedures are similar to a Mello-Roos district. Since the enabling legislature became effective in January, 1991, there are few if any examples of this type of district in place. Land Lease Revenue According to the Parks and Recreation Department, there are no concessions which generate significant funds to the city which the city may then apply to open space acquisition, improvements, or maintenance. The city may choose to lease som~ public land, even potential open space land, to commercial enterprises from whom land lease revenue would be generated. This revenue could then be applied to open space maintenance. Examples of land leases that might generate surplus revenue to the city and that are recreation oriented include golf courses, family recreation centers, water parks, etc. For example, the Calaveras Golf Course will probably be leased to an operator who will make percentage of revenue lease payments to the city. According to the Parks and Recreation Department, the lease revenue will be needed to help finance the golf course's development costs, and any surplus has been dedicated to the city's water fund. The Calaveras Golf Course project has been approved, but, due to site specific constraints, will incur greater than usual development costs. If the Calavares Golf Course prospects were ever to change, the city may consider developing another public golf course instead on open space land dedicated by a developer for which golf course development costs would be lower. With lower development costs, surplus lease revenue may be greater, and this surplus could be applied to open space maintenance. PrQposition H If the city wants to pay more than $1 million out of general funds, Proposition H requires that voters approve the expenditure. A simple majority vote is required to approve the project, and the cost cannot be phased to reduce the expenditure to less than $1 million. Usually Proposition H approval is proposed to the voters at the same time as the funding proposal. Summary A variety of methods exist for financing open space acquisition, improvements, and maintenance. However, almost any method requires trade-offs and most major sources of financing require voter approval. While land can be set aside for open space through the city's growth management plan, this land is not publicly accesstble and it will be important to decide what portion of this set-aside land and what additional lands need to be available to the public. In some cases the land will be made available to the public through fee or less-than fee dedication; for example, much of the trail system may be acquired this way. For minimal open space access, such as trails, the City Planning Oepartment has felt that fee dedication could be obtained cooperatively from subdivision developers. The larger the open space element designated for public access and ownership, the greater the cost to acquire. In the end, some money will have to be raised for targeted acquisition, general improvements, and on going maintenance unless general fund monies are used. Using general fund monies would result in trade offs between other public demands for general fund monies and open space. The most likely sources of significant funding are general obligation bonds, Mello-Roos Community Facility Districts, and a city-wide special assessment district. The first two approaches require 2/3 voter approval, but if approved would demonstrate a clear mandate for preserving open space in the City of Carlsbad. A city-wide benefit assessment would not require direct voter approval, but could be defeated by a protest of a majority of property owners within the district and realistically would require strong political support. Other approaches to G-5 generate revenue, such as increasing the utility users tax, transient occupancy tax, and business license tax on new construction (in tandem with the public facility fee) , would also require approval, but if these taxes are general taxes and not dedicated to a specific use such as open space only a simple majority vote is required. This additional revenue to the city's general fund would perhaps enable the city council to afford to spend more money on open space improvements and maintenance. Yet, these funds would not be dedicated to open space so future councils may later decide to use this revenue for other purposes. The potential success of an open space bond measure, special tax, assessment district, or general fund increase will to a great degree depend on the level of popular benefit the public perceives from the open space system and the actual tax or assessment obligation requested. We will be conducting this type of analysis after the draft open space system has been mapped in July and August. the city may consider creating a new special-use community park category in the city's parks and recreation element specifically for open space and trails that are accessible to the public, and state that these community parks are of city-wide benefit. This action may enable the city to consider more financing options for open space acquisition, improvements, and maintenance. G-6 APPENDIX H: POTENTIAL GRANT SOURCES POTENTIAL GRANT SOURCES A number of grant sources have been contacted for the purpose of determining if they are able to provide funding to the City of Carlsbad's open space projects. The grant sources that appear able to meet the needs of Carlsbad are listed on a series of tables, and each one is ranked from 1 to 3 as to their applicability for potential funding. A ranking of one (1) indicates that the grant is most applicable to the city's proposed projects. A ranking of two (2) indicates that the grant is moderately applicable to the city's projects. A ranking of three (3) indicates that the grant is least applicable to the city's projects. There are five different tables with a listing of various grant sources. The tables are Federal Agency Grant Sources, State Agency Grant Sources, Local Agency Grant Sources, Nonprofit Conservancy Grant Sources, and Nonprofit Foundation Grant Sources. The following are some of the more promising grants for which Carlsbad should be considered eligible, along with more detailed information than may be presented in the respective tables: FEDERAL AGENCY GRANT SOURCES Land and Water Conservation Fund The primary purpose of this funding program is to provide matching funds to state and local agencies for the purpose of assisting them in acquiring and developing outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The local agencies include cities, counties, or park and recreation districts. The only limitations are that "50 percent" grants are made on a reimbursable basis, and projects seeking assistance must be in accord with the State Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan. Ftfty percent grants mean that the proposed project would be funded at no more than half of its budgeted cost. For example, a project proposal seeking $1 million would be eligible for up $500,000. Administered through the California Department of Parks and Recreation, the grants are authorized by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, and due to current fiscal crises the program does not have very large amounts of money to give out in California. The most current records indicate that $1.2 million was disbursed in fiscal year 1987 /88. Dollar amounts and recipients of the program grants include $124,358 to William Heise Park (San Diego County), $426,405 to Yorba Park (Orange County), $330,000 to Florence- Vermont Park (City of Los Angeles), and $100,000 to El_Dorado Regional Park (City of Long Beach). STATE AGENCY GRANT SOURCES Agricultural Improvement Pr<w:am This program is one of two that has funds budgeted for allocation to the City of Carlsbad. $750,000 is available for the acquistion, improvement, and preservation of existing agricultural lands. There is no deadline to apply for the money, and application is made through the California State Coastal Conservancy. Agricultural Preservation Projects This program is for the benefit of property owners, local governments, and state agencies ·within the coastal zone ( as defined by Public Resources Code section 31103) who wish to establish l011g-term protection of agricultural lands threatened by urban development. Tools such as transfer of development rights (TDR's), purchase of development rights (PDR's), and realization of supplemental land uses are used to implement this goal. Funding also provides for the purchase of easements. Administered through the California State Coastal Conservancy, the projects are authori7.ed by the Public Resources Code Division 21, sections 31150 -31156. Funding is made through grants, loans, land acquisitions, H-1 and project/program development assistance. Recipients of the program include the Tijuana River Valley Estuarine Sanctuary (for the acquisition of agricultural lands), the City of Carlsbad (for agricultural improvements), Sonoma County's Agricultural Preservation Program, and Marin County's Agricultural Preservation Program. Awcultural Subsidy Pro&ram This program is administered by the California State Coastal Conservancy with money obtained from impact fees paid by developers who utilize coastal agricultural lands for their projects. The money is primarily for the preservation and improvement of agricultural land; however, Conservancy officials indicate that there is room to negotiate as long as a proposed project meets the approval of all involved parties. There is $1.9 million in this program's fund earmarked for the City of Carlsbad. Information for the application process to receive the money is available through the Conservancy office. An application form and a detailed proposal decribing the project are to be sent to the Conservancy office for review and subsequent approval. California Wildlife, Coastal and Park Land Conservation Fund of 1988 Also known as Proposition 70, this·program funds several different agencies that in turn provide funding for approved grantees. These are projects that seek to acquire and protect resource lands for the public. The preselected recipients are notified ahead of time as to which fiscal year they can apply for available funding. The City of Carlsbad was allocated $172,000 for the 1990 -1991 fiscal year to acquire and develop suitable land for recreation purposes. There is no provision for "at large" grant applicants. Coastal and Ba_y Access Prwam The primary purpose of this program is to provide grants or loans for the construction of public access facilities, and to provide technical assistance in the design and location of these public access facilities. The program emphasiz.cs the development of new access facilities and accessways in the San Francisco Bay area, but a project's proximity to any coastal zone meets the eligibility criteria. Money to the program is allocated pursuant to the Conservancy Act of 1976, and funding has been limited due to budgetary constraints. Local, state, and federal public agencies, or nonprofit organizations are allowed to apply to the program. The State Coastal Conservancy is charged with reviewing grant applications and disbursing funds to approved projects. Recent grantees include $138,375 to the Carpinteria Accessways (Santa Barbara County) and $230,000 to the Mendocino Botanical Gardens (Mendocino County). Coastal Restoration Project Also admioist~red by the Coastal Conservancy, this program is intended to correct undesirable development patterns in the coastal mne. Grants are awarded to restore areas which are adversely affecting the coastal environment or are impeding orderly development because of scattered ownership, poorly designed lots, inadequate parks and open spaces, incompatible land uses or other related conditions. As much as $50,000 is available for assistance in preparing a required coastal restoration plan. This program is authoriud by the Public Resources Code (PRC), Division 21, Section 331200. All local, state, federal public agencies, and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for grant money. Limitations state that project sites must be in the coastal zone as defined in the Public Resources Code, Section 30103, or in the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (SFBCDC). Past awardees include $385,000 to the El Nido subdivision, a restoration plan to consolidate over 200 small lots in the Santa Monica Mountains (Los Angeles County) and $2 million to Furlong Gulch, another restoration plan for the Pacific View Estates subdivision on the Sonoma County coast. These lots were transferred to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Conservancy's acquisition costs have been repaid. Conseryancy Nonprofit Orppiµtion Assistance Prwam The Coastal Conservancy admioistf'!rs this program for providing technical assistance to nonprofit organizations and land trusts, to provide revolving grants or loans to qualified organizations who undertake H-2 projects designed to provide access facilities, to restore sensitive resources (e.g. coastal wetlands), and to acquire critical parcels of land for agricultural protection. To be eligible for applying to the program, an organization must have obtained tax exempt status pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3, and have articles of incorporation which identify the purpose of the organization as being the preservation of land for scientific, historic, educational, ecological, recreational, agricultural, scenic, or open space opportunities. Project sites must be in the coastal zone as defined by the Public Resources Code (PRC), or in the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (SFBCDC). . With available money authorized by the Conservancy Act of 1976, $16,677 was given to the Houda Point Access Project, $90,000 was given to the Hunter Ranch Restoration Project, and $365,000 was given to the Tomales Bayfront Agricultural Program. Enhancement This program is for projects that seek to enhance and restore coastal habitat (wetlands, dunes, rivers, and streams) through a variety of measures including conflict resolution, acquisition of property including less than fee interests, as well as physical enhancement of the sites either through grants or directly by the Conservancy. , 1 The program receives its funding from authorizations by the Conservancy Act of 1976, the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1984, and the California Parks and Wildlife Act of 1988 (Proposition 70). All local, state, federal public agencies, or nonprofit organizations are eligible as long as the proposed project sites are in the coastal zone as defined by the PRC, in the jurisdiction of the SFBCDC, in a coastal watershed that directly affects a significant downstream coastal resource or relates to the environmental quality and public enjoyment of San Francisco Bay. The San Dieguito Lagoon received funding from the program, along with the Tijuana River National Estuarine Reserve, the Tomales Bay Enhancement Program, the Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement, and the Arcata Marsh Restoration. Environmental License Plate Fund The California State Resources Agency administers this fund for the purpose of providing support to any projects that preserve or protect the state's environment. These projects may be proposed by city or county agencies, state agencies, state boards, state commissions, the University of California, or private nonprofit research organizations. Project funding is authorized by PRC Division 13.5, Section 21190; and limited to one-year increments, so that each project must be separate and distinct with clearly defined benefits. Appropriations from the state legislature and revenue derived from sale of personalized (vanity) license plates totaled $21.4 million for the 1987 /88 fiscal year. Projects funded include $2.9 million for the Wildlife Conservation Board to acquire rare and endangered species wildlife habitats, $165,000 for the Buena VISta Lagoon Nature Center in the City of Oceanside (San Diego County), and $270,000 for the Department of Fish and Game's Condor Recovery Program. According to the latest available information, the deadline for applying to this program is July 15 of each year. Per Capita Grant Prcmam This program is administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation, and funds projects that want to acquire, develop, rehabilitate, or restore recreation lands and/ or facilities. Cities, counties, · park and recreation districts, regional park districts, open space districts, and any other qualifying district can apply for and receive a one-time grant based on population. Funds may be allocated over a three-year period pursuant to authorization by Proposition 70. There is a minimum grant of $20,000 for cities and districts with a population of 7,500 or less; and a minimum grant of $100,000 for small counties with a population of 70,000 or less. Applications are available October 1st, and the filing deadline is January of next year. H-3 Site Reservation Projects This program provides no money, however, it will acquire and hold in abeyance prime coastal resource lands that would otherwise be lost to public use. When an eligible agency or organization is unable ( due to limited fmancial resources or other circumstances of a temporary nature) to acquire a site for park, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, historical preservation, or other scientific study, the Conservancy may acquire and hold the site for subsequent conveyance to the appropriate public agency or nonprofit organization. Any sites proposed for acquisition must be in a coastal wne as defined by the PRC or in the jurisdiction of the SFBCDC. The Conservancy cannot hold lands for more than 10 years since shorter holding periods are usually the norm. Site reservations must meet the policies of the Coastal Act (Public Resources Code beginning with section 30000), or in the case of San Francisco Bay, be identified in the Bay Plan. Provisions for funding any approved land acquisitions are made pursuant to the PRC, Division 21, sections 31350-31356. All local and state public agencies, or nonprofit organizations may apply for consideration. The City of Trinidad recently reserved a number of archaeologically significant lots for safekeeping until they can be purchased. Urban Streams Restoration Proifam The Department of Water Resources oversees this program and funds projects that seek to establish flood and erosion control, while maintaining or enhancing the natural character of streams, creeks, or rivers. Preservation of flood control channels, greenbelts, and open space areas adjacent to urban waterways are also considered. The grant amount is not to exceed $200,000. Urban Open Space Grant Pr0£Iam Also known as the Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Act, this program is administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation and provides funds for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of park areas. Eighty-three percent of the program funds are allocated to urbaniud jurisdictions on a per capita basis, and 17 percent is allocated on a needs basis determined by statewide competition to urbanized and nonurbanized cities, counties, and districts. The limitation to this grant is that the state provides 70 percent of the funds requested when the local government "matches" the remaining 30 percent. Authoriud by Proposition 70, the block grants are based on population and the needs basis grants are a minimum of $10,000. Cities, counties, and qualifying districts may apply. Applications were available May 1st, and the filing deadline is October 1st of this year. LOCAL AGENCT GRANT SOURCES SANDAG Bicycle Facilities Grant The San Diego Association of Governments provides funding for eligible projects through its Transportation Division. The improvement of existing bicycle routes is given a high priority, along with the extension of regularly used trails and links between trails to form longer, continuous routes. The City of Carlsbad has already received a $50,000 grant from this source for the preparation of a "Citywide Bikeway Master Plan." For more information about this project, contact Micheal J. Shirey, (619) 438-1161. NONPROFIT CONSERVANCY GRANT SOURCES Trust for Public Lands The Trust for Public Land (TPL) works closely with government agencies or private groups to acquire and preserve open space that serve human needs, to share knowledge of nonprofit land acquisition processes, and to pioneer methods of land conservation and environmentally sound land use. The TPL docs not provide money for proposed projects, rather they acquire land that is of interest to an agency or organization, and then hold it in trust until the land can be bought for use as permanent open space. H-4 Center for Natural Lands Management, Inc. The Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) was formed to deal with the long-term protection and management of mitigation and compensation lands. The CNLM serves agencies by providing consistent and competent management of publicly held lands. Since they are a non-profit entity, tax deductible contributions of money and land are a major source of their funding. The CNLM also enters into management agreements on an annual contract basis for other agencies, groups, or organizations that need assistance in properly caring for their land. H-5 ~ ~~J,.;-:.,.-;;-~ . "A~-if,_.i-. • "f"' ,-'." "-" +· •· atr~-~ . ~~-:f7 •. 1,. ' 1,. 1': r~ ,.,, -. .. .~ .... ·-~..;..; 11tta::...-..-~-~~ -·~· ~---... • ~~-•:~-.. : ... ·J7siwi:~~~;g_ •.; .,, ~✓-, • ~-~>) APPENDIX I: TAX AND ASSESSMENT IMPACT DATA CITY OF CARLSUD 112,769,050 ACGLIISITICII FUND GENERAL OILIGATICII IICIIDS •••a■-------,-------------S OUR CE S AND USES OF FU 1 ·0 S ass■-----rmrmlS■■l■■a■IS■---------DELJVERY DATE: 2/ 1/93 SOLIICES - PAR AMOUNT OF IIONOS................... 113,070,000.00 +PREMIUM /·DISCOUNT................... SO.DO BOND PROCEEDS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• USES OF FUNDS ·--·--- UNDERllllTERS DISCOUNT ex or S) CC,ST Of I SSLIANCE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NET CONSTRUCTICII FUND AMCIJNT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CCIITINGENCY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RIJNDATE: 04·02·1992 i 18:45:09 FILENAME: CARLSBAD 1-1 13,070,000.00 113,070,000.00 300,000.00 12,769,050.00 950.00 113,070,000.00 KEY: NEWG01 CITY OF CARLSIAD $12,769,050 ACGUISITICII FUIID GENERAL OILIGATICII IOll>S --,. DEil SERVICE SCHEDULE --re■-■■■■ DATE PRINCIPAL CaJPON INTEREST PERJ<I) TOTAL FISCAL TOTAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------2/ 1/94 295,000.00 8.350000 936,120.00 1,231, 120.00 1,231,120.00 8/ 1/94 455,743.75 455,743.75 2/ 1/95 315,000.00 8.350000 455,743.75 770,743.75 1,226,487.50 8/ 1/95 442,592.50 442,592.50 2/ 1/96 345,000.00 8.350000 442,592.50 787,592.50 1,230,185.00 8/ 1/96 428,188.75 428,188.75 2/ 1/97 375,000.00 8.350000 428,188.75 803,188.75 1,231,377.50 8/ 1/97 412,532.50 412,532.50 2/ 1/98 405,000.00 8.350000 412,532.50 817,532.50 1,230,065.00 8/ 1/98 395,623.75 395,623.75 2/ 1/99 435,000.00 8.350000 395,623.75 830,623.75 1,226,247.50 8/ 1/99 377,462.50 377,462.50 2/ 1/ 0 475,000.00 8.350000 377,462.50 852,462.50 1,229,925.00 8/ 1/ 0 357,631.25 357,631.25 2/ 1/ 1 515,000.00 8.350000 357,631.25 872,631.25 1,230,262.50 8/ 1/ 1 336,130.00 336,130.00 2/ 1/ 2 555,000.00 8.350000 336,130.00 891,130.00 1,227,260.00 8/ 1/ 2 312,958.75 312,958.75 2/ 1/ 3 605,000.00 6.450000 312,958.75 917,958.75 1,230,917.50 8/ 1/ 3 293,447.50 293,447.50 2/ 1/ 4 640,000.00 6.500000 293,447.50 933,447.50 1,226,895.00 8/ 1/ 4 272,647.50 272,647.50 2/ 1/ 5 685,000.00 6.600000 272,647.50 957,647.50 1,230,295.00 8/ 1/ 5 250,042.50 250,042.50 2/ 1/ 6 730,000.00 6.700000 250,042.50 980,042.50 1,230,085.00 8/ 1/ 6 225,587.50 225,587.50 2/ 1/ 7 775,000.00 6.750000 225,587.50 1,000,587.50 1,226,175.00 8/ 1/ 7 199,431.25 199,431.25 2/ 1/ 8 830,000.00 6.850000 199,431.25 1,029,431.25 1,228,862.50 8/ 11 8 171,003.75 171,003.75 2/ 1/ 9 885,000.00 6.900000 171,003.75 1,056,003.75 1,227,007.50 8/ 11 9 140,471.25 140,471.25 2/ 1/10 950,000.00 6.950000 140,471.25 1,090,471.25 1,230,942.50 8/ 1/10 107,458.75 107,458.75 1,229,917.50 2/ 1/11 1,015,000.00 7.000000 107,458.75 1,122,458.75 8/ 1/11 71,933.75 71,933.75 2/ 1/12 1,085,000.00 6.500000 71,933.75 1,156,933.75 1,228,867.50 8/ 1/12 36,671.25 36,671.25 2/ 1/13 1,155,000.00 6.350000 36,671.25 1,191,671.25 1,228,342.50 ------------------------------------------13,070,000.00 11,511,237.50 24,581,237.50 ACCRUED 13,070,000.00 11,511,237.50 24,581,237.50 ·-···----·-·---· ·--------- FIELDNAII, ROI.APP & ASSOCIATES IIVINE, CALIFORNIA. Rlll>ATE: 04·02-1992 a 18:44:17 FILENAME: CARLSBAD ICEY: NEWG01 1-2 Dated 2/ 1/93 lond Years Average Coupon Average Life N I C X T I C X CITY OF CAILIUD 112,769,050 ACGUISITICII FUND GENERAL Oll.lliATICII ICll>S DEIT SERVICE SCHEDULE with Delivery of 2/ 1/93 166,930.000 6.895147 12.771997 6 .895147 X Us i "I 100 .0000000 6.938604 X Frca Dal ivery Date FIELDMAN, ROI.APP & ASSOCIATES IIVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUNDATE: 04-02-1992 8 18:44:20 FILENAME: CARLSBAD 1-3 KEY: NEWG01 CITY Of CARLSIAD SS,746,073 ACCIUIIITICII FUIID GENERAL OILlliATICII IOIIDI ··-······-------~-.,--.-----· .. ·----· .. ·-· S O U R C E I A N D U S E I O F F U N D S ··--······----·····--... ----------· DELIVERY DATE: 2/ 1/93 SOURCES ·- PAR AMOUNT OF IIONOS................... 16,000,000.00 +PREMIUM /·DISCOUNT................... S0.00 BOND PROCEEDS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• USES OF FUNDS -·-···-- UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT CX or S) COST OF ISSUANCE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NET CONSTRUCTICII FUND AMOUNT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CONT I NGENCY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUtl>ATE: 04-02-1992 a 18:46: 14 FILENAME: CARLSBAD 1-4 6,000,000.00 S6,000,000.00 250,000.00 5,746,072.50 3,927.50 S6,000,000.00 ICEY: NEWG02 CITY OF CARLSUD 15,746,073 ACCIJISITIOII FUND GENERAL OBLIGATIOII IONDS -•ma DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE --■-•--- DATE PRINCIPAL IDJP0N INTEREST PERICII TOTAL FISCAL TOTAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------2/ 1/94 135,000.00 8.350000 429,735.00 564,735.00 564,735.00 8/ 1/94 209,231.25 209,231.25 2/ 1/95 145,000.00 8.350000 209,231.25 354,231.25 563,462.50 8/ 1/95 203,177.50 203,177.50 2/ 1/96 160,000.00 8.350000 203,177.50 363,177.50 566,355.00 8/ 1/96 196,497.50 196,497.50 2/ 1/97 170,000.00 8.350000 196,497.50 366,497.50 562,995.00 8/ 1/97 119,400.00 119,400.00 2/ 1/98 185,000.00 8.350000 119,400.00 374,400.00 563,800.00 8/ 1/98 181,676.25 181,676.25 2/ 1/99 200,000.00 8.350000 181,676.25 381,676.25 563,352.50 8/ 1/99 173,326.25 173,326.25 2/ 1/ 0 220,000.00 8.350000 173,326.25 393,326.25 566,652.50 8/ 1/ 0 164,141.25 164,141.25 2/ 1/ 1 235,000.00 8.350000 164,141.25 399,141.25 563,282.50 · 8/ 1/ 1 154,330.00 154,330.00 2/ 1/ 2 255,000.00 8.350000 154,330.00 409,330.00 563,660.00 8/ 1/ 2 143,683.75 143,683.75 2/ 1/ 3 275,000.00 6.450000 143,683.75 418,683.75 562,367.50 8/ 1/ 3 134,815.00 134,815.00 2/ 1/ 4 295,000.00 6.500000 134,815.00 429,815.00 564,630.00 8/ 1/ 4 125,227.50 125,227.50 2/ 1/ 5 315,000.00 6.600000 125,227.50 440,227.50 565,455.00 8/ 1/ 5 114,832.50 114,832.50 2/ 1/ 6 335,000.00 6.700000 114,832.50 449,832.50 564,665.00 8/ 1/ 6 103,610.00 103,610.00 2/ 1/ 7 355,000.00 6.750000 103,610.00 458,610.00 562,220.00 8/ 1/ 7 91,628.75 91,628.75 2/ 1/ 8 380,000.00 6.850000 91,628.75 471,628.75 563,257.50 8/ 1/ 8 78,613.75 78,613.75 2/ 1/ 9 410,000.00 6.900000 78,613.75 488,613.75 567,227.50 8/ 1/ 9 64,461.75 64,461.75 2/ 1/10 435,000.00 6.950000 64,461.75 499,461.75 563,937.50 8/ 1/10 49,352.50 49,352.50 2/ 1/11 465,000.00 7.000000 49,352.50 514,352.50 563,705.00 8/ 1/11 33,077.50 33,077.50 2/ 1/12 500,000.00 6.500000 33,077.50 533,077.50 566,155.00 8/ 1/12 16,827.50 16,827.50 2/ 1/13 530,000.00 6.350000 16,827.50 546,827.50 563,655.00 ------------------------------------------6,000,000.00 5,285,570.00 11,215,570.00 ACCRUED 6,000,000.00 5,285,570.00 11,215,570.00 --•••rmw ----- FIELDMAN, ltOLAPP & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUIIDATE: 04-02-1992 a 18:45:50 FILENAME: CARLSUD ICEY: IIEWG02 1-5 Dated 2/ 1/93 Bond Years Average Coupon Average Life N I C X T I C X CITY OF CARLSIAD 15,746,073 ACQUISITICII FUND GENERAL OILIGATJCII IONDS •••••••••:~-u■1■■•■--1■■ DEIT SERVICE SCHEDULE _____ ...,.., ____ ,_ ....... with Delivery of 2/ 1/93 76,650.000 6.895721 12.775000 6.895721 X Using 100.0000000 6.938491 I Frca Delivery Date FIELDMAN, ROLAPP 'ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUNOATE: 04-02-1992 8 18:45:53 FILENAME: CARLSBAD 1-6 KEY: NEWG02 CITY Of CAILSIIAD 15,025,802 ACGUISITIOII FUND GENEltAL OILIGATIOII IOIIDS --··--------·-----------■------s O U R C E S A N D U S E S O f f U N D S ...................... --------■-----DELIVERY DATE: 2/ 1/96 scutCES PAR AMOUNT Of BONDS ••••••••••••••••••• +PREMIIJlt /·DISCOUNT ••••••••••••••••••• SS,280,000.00 SO.DO BOND PROCEEDS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• USES Of FUNDS ···------ UNDERYllTERS DISCOUIIT (X or I) COST OF ISSUANCE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NET COIISTRUCTIOII FUND AMOUNT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CONTINGENCY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RIN>ATE: 04·02·1992 i 18:47:01 FILENAME: CARLSBAD 1-7 5,280,000.00 SS,280,000.00 250,000.00 5,025,802.00 4,198.00 SS,280,000.00 KEY: NEWGOl CITY Of CARLSUD 15,025,802 ACGUISITJOII FUii) GENERAL OILJGATIOII IOIIDS -DEIT SERVICE SCHEDULE --PF DATE PRINCIPAL CQUPOII INTEREST PERICI> TOTAL FISCAL TOTAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------2/ 1/97 120,000.00 1.350000 378,155.00 498,155.00 498,155.00 811/97 114,067.50 114,067.50 2/ 1/98 130,000.00 8.350000 114,067.50 314,067.50 498,135.00 8/ 1/98 178,640.00 178,640.00 2/ 1/99 140,000.00 1.350000 178,640.00 318,640.00 497,280.00 8/ 1/99 172,795.00 172,795.00 2/ 1/ 0 150,000.00 8.350000 172,795.00 322,795.00 495,590.00 8/ 1/ 0 166,532.50 166,532.50 2/ 1/ 1 165,000.00 1.350000 166,532.50 331,532.50 498,065.00 I/ 1/ 1 159,643.75 159,643.75 2/ .1/ 2 175,000.00 1.350000 159,643.75 334,643.75 494,287.50 8/ 1/ 2 152,337.50 152,337.50 2/ 1/ 3 190,000.00 1.350000 152,337.50 342,337.50 494,675.00 81 11 3 144,405.00 144,405.00 2/ 1/ 4 205,000.00 1.350000 144,405.00 349,405.00 493,810.00 8/ 1/ 4 135,146.25 135,146.25 2/ 1/ 5 225,000.00 1.350000 135,146.25 360,146.25 496,692.50 I/ 1/ 5 126,452.50 126,452.50 2/ 1/ 6 245,000.00 6.450000 126,452.50 371,452.50 497,905.00 8/ 1/ 6 111,551.25 111,551.25 2/ 1/ 7 260,000.00 6.500000 111,551.25 378,551.25 497,102.50 8/ 1/ 7 110,101.25 110,101.25 21 11 8 275,000.00 6.600000 110,101.25 385,101.25 495,202.50 I/ 1/ 8 101,026.25 101,026.25 2/ 1/ 9 295,000.00 6.700000 101,026.25 396,026.25 497,052.50 8/ 1/ 9 91,143.75 91,143.75 2/ 1/10 315,000.00 6.750000 91,143.75 406,143.75 497,287.50 8/ 1/10 80,512.50 80,512.50 2/ 1/11 335,000.00 6.150000 80,512.50 415,512.50 496,025.00 I/ 1/11 69,038.75 69,038.75 2/ 1/12 360,000.00 6.900000 69,038.75 429,038.75 498,077.50 8/ 1/12 56,611.75 56,618.75 2/ 1/13 380,000.00 6.950000 56,611.75 436,611.75 493,237.50 I/ 1/13 43,413.75 43,413.75 2/ 1/14 410,000.00 7.000000 43,413.75 453,413.75 496,827.50 8/ 1/14 29,063.75 29,063.75 2/ 1/15 440,000.00 6.500000 29,063.75 469,063.75 498,127.50 8/ 1/15 14,763.75 14,763.75 2/ 1/16 465,000.00 6.350000 14,763.75 479,763.75 494,527.50 ------------------------------------------5,280,000.00 4,641,062.50 9,928,062.50 ACCRUED 5,280,000.00 4,641,062.50 9,928,062.50 -·-·-------··---···-···---·- FIEI.DNAII, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUNDATE: 04-02-1992 8 11:49:33 F ILENME: CARLSBAD KEY: NEWGOl 1-8 Dated 2/ 1/96 lond YHra Average Coupon Average L ffe N I C X T I C X CITY OF CMLSUD SS,025,802 ACallSITICII FUND GEIIEIAL 01LlliATICII IOIIDS -----DEIT SERVICE SCNEDULE ■---~------- 111ith Delivery of 2/ 1/96 67,410.000 6.895212 12.767045 6.895212 X Usina 100.0000000 6.937157 X Fraa Del Ivery Date FIELDMAN, ROI.APP & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIF<ltNJA. RUNDATE: 04-02-1992 8 18:49:36 FILENAME: CMLSUD 1-9 ICEY: NEWG03 CITY OF CARLSIAD S 4,106,119 ACQUISITl0N FUIID GENERAL OBLIGATION IIONDS ·••·-········------~---------...----·· S O U R C E S A N D U S E S O F F U N D S •••••••••••-•••m■armwrm ■■■■-----•--•• DELIVERY DATE: 2/ 1/99 SOlltCES ---- PAR AMOUNT OF BONDS................... 14,310,000.00 +PREMIUM /·DISC0UIIT................... SO.DO BCN> PRC>CEEDS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• USES OF FUNDS ·---·---· UNDERWRITERS DISC0UIIT (X or S) COST OF ISSUANCE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NET CONSTRUCT ION FUND AMOUNT •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• CONTINGENCY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUNDATE: 04·02-1992 8 11:47:50 FILEIWE: CARLSBAD 1-10 4,310,000.00 14,310;000.00 200,000.00 4,106,119.00 3,111.00 14,310,000.00 KEY: NEWG04 CITY OF CARLSIAD S 4,106,819 ACGUISITIOII FUND GENERAL OILIGATIOII IOIIDS -...----• DEIT SERVICE ICIIEDULE ___ ...._ ... ••• DATE PRINCIPAL alJPON INTEREST PERIOD TOTAL FISCAL TOTAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------2/ 1/ 0 95,000.00 8.350000 308,770.00 403, 77'0.00 403,770.00 8/ 1/ 0 150,418.75 150,418.75 2/ 1/ 1 105,000.00 8.350000 150,418.75 255,418.75 405,837.50 8/ 1/ 1 146,035.00 146,035.00 2/ 1/ 2 115,000.00 8.350000 146,035.00 261,035.00 407,070.00 8/ 1/ 2 141,233.75 141,233.75 2/ 1/ 3 125,000.00 8.350000 141,233.75 266,233.75 407,467.50 8/ 1/ 3 136,015.00 136,015.00 2/ 1/ 4 135,000.00 8.350000 136,015.00 271,015.00 407,030.00 8/ 1/ 4 130,371.75 130,371.75 2/ 1/ 5 145,000.00 8.350000 130,371.75 275,378.75 405,757.50 8/ 1/ 5 124,325.00 124,325.00 2/ 1/ 6 155,000.00 8.350000 124,325.00 279,325.00 403,650.00 8/ 1/ 6 117,853.75 117,853.75 2/ 1/ 7 170,000.00 8.350000 117,853.75 287,853.75 405,707.50 8/ 1/ 7 110,756.25 110,756.25 2/ 1/ 8 185,000.00 8.350000 110,756.25 295,756.25 406,512.50 8/ 1/ 8 103,032.50 103,032.50 2/ 1/ 9 200,000.00 6.450000 103,032.50 303,032.50 406,065.00 8/ 1/ 9 96,512.50 96,512.50 2/ 1/10 210,000.00 6.500000 96,512.50 306,512.50 403,165.00 8/ 1/10 19,757.50 89,757.50 2/ 1/11 225,000.00 6.600000 19,757.50 314,757.50 404,515.00 8/ 1/11 82,332.50 82,332.50 2/ 1/12 240,000.00 6.700000 82,332.50 322,332.50 404,665.00 8/ 1/12 74,292.50 74,292.50 2/ 1/13 255,000.00 6.750000 74,292.50 329,292.50 403,585.00 8/ 1/13 65,616.25 65,616.25 2/ 1/14 275,000.00 6.850000 65,616.25 340,686.25 406,372.50 8/ 1/14 56,267.50 56,267.50 2/ 1/15 290,000.00 6.900000 56,267.50 346,267.50 402,535.00 8/ 1/15 46,262.50 46,262.50 2/ 1/16 310,000.00 6.950000 46,262.50 356,262.50 402,525.00 8/ 1/16 35,490.00 35,490.00 2/ 1/17 335,000.00 7.000000 35,490.00 370,490.00 405,980.00 8/ 1/17 23,765.00 23,765.00 2/ 1/18 360,000.00 6.500000 23,765.00 383,765.00 407,530.00 8/ 1/18 12,065.00 12,065.00 2/ 1/19 380,000.00 6.350000 12,065.00 392,065.00 404,130.00 ------------------------------------------4,310,000.00 3,793,870.00 8,103,870.00 ACCRUED 4,310,000.00 3,793,870.00 8, 103,870.00 -·----------· ·------------ FIELDNAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES IRVJNE, CALIFOIIIJA. RUll>ATE: 04-02-1992 a 18:47:39 FILENAME: CARLSBAD ICEY: NEWG04 1-11 Dated 2/ 1/99 Bond YNrS Average Coupon Average Life N I C X T I C X CITY Of CAILSIAD S 4,106,819 ACGUISITICII Flll> GENERAL OILIGATICII ICIIDS -DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE ----------------- .,; th Del ;very of 2/ 1/99 55,010.000 6.196692 12.763341 6.196692 X Us i r,. 100. 0000000 6.939744 X Frca Delivery Date FIEL.DNAII, Rot.APP' ASSOCIATES IRVINE, CALIFORNIA. RUNDATE: 04-02-1992 i 18:47:42 FILENAME: CAILSBAD 1-12 KEY: NEWG04 .,. -w S/17/92 CARL~D ISSUE SIZE: $13,070,000 ASSESSED VALUE ANNUAL INCREASE: SECURED TAX ROLL-1991/92: UNSECURED TAX ROLL-1991,.2: FISCAL BOND SECURED YEAR PAYMENT REVENUE 11M11/92 so so 1992/93 so so 11M13/IM $1,231,120 $1,231,120 1994/95 11,229,488 $1,181,032 1995/98 $1,230,185 $1,18e,579 1"8/97 $t.2SUn $1,187,588 11M17/N $1,230,085 $1,18e,217 1998/99 $1,229,241 $1,182,450 1999/00 $1,229,925 $1,188,2ee 2000,01 $1,230,293 $1,18e,042 2001,02 St,227,290 $1,113,047 2002}01 St,230,918 $1,188,117 2003J04 11,121,115 11,182,854 CITY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATED TAX RATE CALCULATION 5.00% $5,827,757,013 (1) H04,928,184 (1) UNSECURED SECURED UNSECURED REVENUE TAX RATE TAX RATE so 0 0 so 0 0 so 0.0191610 0 $45,456 0.0175062 0.0191810 $43,808 0.0167508 0.0175062 $43,811 0.0159684 0.0187508 $43,841 0.0151889 0.0159684 $43,798 0.0144196 0.0151889 $43,859 0.0139098 0.0144196 $44,221 0.0132449 0.0139098 $44,213 0.0125824 0.0132449 $44,101 0.0120214 0.0125824 $44,241 0.0114088 0.0120214 SECURED UNSECURED PROPERTY PROPERTY VALUE VALUE $5,827,757,013 $204,928,184 $8,119,144.884 $215,174,572 $8,425,102,107 $225,933,301 $8,741,357,212 $237,229,986 S7,08S,875,073 $249,091,484 $7,437,858,828 $28 t ,548,037 $7,809,751,788 $274,823,339 $8,200,239.356 $288,354,506 $8,528,248,930 $302,772,231 $8,954,861,377 $317,910,843 $9,402,394,448 $333,808,385 $9,872,514,188 $350,496,704 $10,388,139,878 $388,021,540 '""'4 I -~ 3/17/92 CARLSBAD ISSUE SIZE: SU,070,000 ASSESSED VALUE ANNUAL INCREASE: SECURED TAX ROLL-1991/12: UNSECURED TAX ROLL-1991/12: FISCAL BOND SECURED VEAR PAYMENT REVENUE 2004105 $1,230,295 S1,1N,209 20051011 $1,230,085 $1,185,SN 2008/07 $1 ,2211, 175 $1 ,181,989 2007/01 11.228,NS S1,184,802 2008/09 S1.227,008 $1 ,182,841 2009/10 $1,230,943 S1,188,849 2010/11 S1,229,918 SI. 1115,1175 2011/12 $1 ,228,SN S1, 184,11119 2012/13 $1 ,228,343 $1,184,181 (1) Source: City of Carlsbad, January 2, 1992. crrv OF CARLSBAD GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATED TAX RATE CALCULATION 5,00'1(, '5,827,757,013 (1) $204,928,184 (1) UNSECURED SECURED UNSECURED REVENUE TAX RATE TAX RATE $44,0N 0.0108981 0.0114088 $44,219 0.01037112 0.0108981 $44,208 0.0098496 0.01037112 '44,081 0.0094031 0.0098496 S44,188 0.0089405 0.0094031 S44,093 0.0085438 0.0089405 $44,243 0.0081287 0.0085438 $44,199 0.0077350 0.00812117 $44,181 0.0073837 0.0077350 SECURED UNSECURED PROPERTY PROPERTY VALUE VAWE S 10,884,448,870 $388,422,817 S 11 ,428,869,214 $405,743,748 $12,000,102.874 $428,030,935 s12,eoo, 101,aoa $447,332,482 $13,230,113,199 S489,1199,108 $13,891,818,859 S493, 184,081 S14,888, 199,801 $517,843,284 S 15,315,509,792 $543,735,427 S 111,081,285,2111 $570,922,199 FISCAL TAX EXAMPLE YEAR $100,000 A.V. 'i4 1991192 0.00 -VI 1992193 0.00 1993/94 19.16 1994/95 17.51 1995/96 16.75 1996197 15.97 1997/98 15.19 1998/99 14.42 1999/00 13.91 2000/01 13.24 2001/02 12.58 2002/03 12.02 2003/04 11.41 CITY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATED TAX RATE CAla.JLATION $13,010,000 TAX EXAMPLE TAX EXAMPLE TAX EXAMPLE $200,000 A. V. $300,000 A.V. $400,000 A.V. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.32 57.48 76.64 35.01 52.52 70.02 33.50 50.25 67.00 31 .93 47.90 63.87 30.38 45.57 60.76 28.84 43.26 57.68 27.82 41.73 55.84 26.49 39.73 52.98 25.16 37.75 50.33 24.04 36.06 48.09 22.82 34.23 45.64 TAX EXAMPLE $500,000 A.V. 0.00 0.00 95.81 87.53 83.75 79.83 75.94 72.10 69.55 68.22 62.91 60.11 57.04 FISCAL TAX EXAMPLE YEAR $100,000 A.V. -I 2004/05 -10.90 0'I 2005/06 10.38 2006/07 9.85 2007/08 9.40 2008/09 8.94 2009/10 8.54 2010/11 8.13 2011/12 7.74 TOTAL PAYMENTS $228.30 YEARLY AVERAGE $11.42 MONTHLY AVERAGE $0.95 CllY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATED TAX RATE CALCULATION $13,010,000 TAX EXAMPLE TAX EXAMPLE TAX EXAMPLE $200,000 A.V. $300,000 A.V. $400,000 A.V. 21.80 32.69 43.59 20.75 31.13 41.50 19.70 29.55 39.40 18.81 28.21 37.61 17.88 26.82 35.76 17.09 25.63 34.17 16.26 24.39 32.51 15.47 23.21 30.94 $456.60 $684.90 $913.20 $22.83 $34.25 $45.66 $1.90 $2.85 $3.81 TAX EXAMPLE $500,000 A.V. 54.49 51.88 49.25 47.02 44.70 42.72 40.64 38.68 $1,141 .50 $57.08 $4.76 'i'4 --..l 3/t71'¥l CARLTXRT BOND ISSUES: 1993 1998 1999 se.000.000 55,280,000 $4,310,000 ASSESSED VAWE ANNUAL INCFEASE: SECURED TAX ROLL-1N11'¥l: UNSECUREDTAXROI.L-1881/92: FISCAL BOND SECURED YEAR PAYMENT REVENUE 111911'¥l so so 11192/93 so so 1Ni3114 $584,735 $584,735 1994/85 .... $542,811 1985t'98 ssee.355 S54e,321 1998/97 St .oe1. 1 so $1,040,979 11197/118 $1,081.935 S1 ,0'l3,500 11198/99 $1,080,833 $1,022,842 11199/00 S1,4ee,013 $1,428.247 2000,'01 $1,487,185 $1,413,944 2001/02 $1,485,018 $1,412,308 20Q2J0.1 S1,484,510 $1,411,883 2003I04 St,485,470 St,412,839 2004I05 S1,487,9015 S1,415,238 CnY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATB> TAX RATE CALCULATION 5.00'1(, $5,827,757,013 (1) $204,928,184 (1) UNSECURED SECURED UNSECURED REVENUE TAX RATE TAX RATE so 0 0 so 0 0 so 0.0087895 0 $20,851 0.0080430 0.0087885 $20,034 o.oon12s 0.0080430 $20,171 0.0139956 o.oon12s 538,435 0.0131054 0.0139956 $37,790 0.0124733 0.0131054 $37,768 0.0187472 0.0124733 $53,241 0.0157900 0.0187472 $52,708 0.0150207 0.0157900 $52,847 0.0143009 0.0150207 $52,831 0.0138293 0.0143008 $52,M7 0.0130023 0.0138293 SECURED UNSECURED PROPERTY PROPERTY VAUJE VALUE $5,827,757,013 $204,928,184 se. 11e.144,884 $215,174,572 S8,425,10'l,107 $225,933,301 '8,748,357.212 a2s1,22e.eee S7,08S,875,073 $249,081,484 $7,437,858,826 $281,54',037 S7,809,751,7aa '274,823,339 '8,200,239,356 $288,354,1508 '8,528,248,930 $302,772,231 S8,954,ee1 .sn $317,910,843 $9,40'l,394,448 $333,808,385 $9,872,514,188 S350,498,704 S10,368, 139,878 $368,0'l1,540 $10,884,448,870 SS88,422,817 -I -00 3/17/92 CAII..TXRT BONO ISSUES: 1N3 19" 1"8 te,000,000 $5,210,000 t4,310,000 ASSESSED VALUE ANNUAL INCREASE: SECURED TAX AOU-1N1 .. 2: UNSECURED TAX AOU-1N1 .. 2: FISCAL BOND SECURED YEAR PAYMENT REVENUE 2005i08 ,1,488,220 t1,413,484 200fi07 ,1,488,030 t1,412,340 2007/08 t1,44M,873 t1,412,324 200W08 t1,47'0,34!5 t1,417,et7 200W10 ,1,488,380 11,415,542 201(¥11 S1,44M,245 t1,411,477 2011/12 S1 ,481,IN 11,411,211 20U/13 $1,480,471 S1,407,M2 2013114 '803,200 '850,725 2014/15 '800,883 MM,8!50 2015'18 Mt7,8!53 '885,480 2011117 $405,NO '373,711 2017/11 '407,530 fflUN 201li11 '404,130 '381,451 CnY OF CAII..SBAD GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATED TAX RATE 'CALCULATION !5.00'W, t!5,827,7!57,0t3 (1) '204,828,184 (1) UNSECURED SECURED UNSECURED REVENUE TAX RATE TAX RATE t!52,75e 0.0123977 0.0130023 ,,2,1110 0.0117883 0.0123977 t!52,848 0.0112088 0.0117et3 152,848 0.01071!18 0.0112088 152,848 0.0101888 0.01071!18 '52,7A 0.0088787 0.01018N '52,111 0.0082473 0.0088707 $52,785 0.008753!5 0.0082473 S!52,475 0.0050382 0 .008753!5 $31,713 0.0048011 0.00!10382 '32,3112 0.0048488 0.0048011 132,21112 0.0018118 0.0048488 Sts,1.11 0.0018177 0.0018118 S14,072 0.0018071 0.0018177 SECURED UNSECURED PROPERTY PROPERTY VALUE VALUE t11,428,aet,214 '405,743,748 ,12,000,102,874 '429,030,935 ,12,eoo,107,aoa '447,332,482 113,Z.,0,113,188 1488,ttt, 108 ,,,,.1,818,858 '483,184,081 t14,IIH,1N,801 S!5t7,843,211S4 $15,315,508,782 $543,735,427 $18,081,285,281 $570,822, IN 118,885,348,!545 l5tt,4M,30t t17,72t,817,022 '828,441,724 118,818,087,874 '880,813,810 I 18 ,!548,tOl2, 787 tets,858,501 $20,524,247,800 $728,857,478 '21,550,480,301 '785,080,350 FISCAL TAX EXAMPLE YEAR $100,000 A.V. 1991/92 0.00 ~ 1992/93 0.00 -\0 1993/94 8.79 1994195 8.04 1995/96 7.71 1996/97 14.00 1997/98 13.11 1998199 12.47 1999,'00 16.75 2000/01 15.79 2001/02 15.02 200z,,>3 14.30 2003/04 13.63 2004/05 13.00 CITY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATED TAX RATE CALOJLATION TAX EXAMPLE TAX EXAMPLE TAX EXAMPLE $200,000 A.V. $300,000 A.V. $400,000 A.V. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 17.58 26.37 35.16 16.09 24.13 32.17 15.42 23.14 30.85 27.99 41 .99 55.98 26.21 39.32 52.42 24.95 37.42 49.89 33.49 50.24 66.99 31 .58 47.37 63.16 30.04 45.06 60.08 28.60 42.90 57.20 27.26 40.89 54.52 26.00 39.01 52.01 TAX EXAMPLE $500,000 A.V. 0.00 0.00 43.95 40.22 38.56 69.98 65.53 62.37 83.74 78.95 75.10 71.50 68.15 65.01 "r N 0 FISCAL YEAR 2005/08 2008/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010(11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/18 2018117 2017/tl 2018119 MONTHLY AVERAGE TOTAL PAYMENTS YEAFI..Y AVERAGE TAX EXAMPLE t100,000 A.V. 12.S7 11.77 11.21 10.72 10.19 9.68 9.25 8.75 5.04 4.90 4.85 1.91 1.92 1 .81 $0.82 $258.78 $9.88 CITY OF CARLSBAD GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATED TAX RATE CALCULATION TAX EXAMPLE '200,000 A.V. 24.74 23.54 22.42 21 .43 20.38 19.35 18.49 17.51 10.08 9.80 9.30 3.82 3.84 3.81 S1 .85 S513.53 $19.75 TAX EXAMPLE JS00,000 A.Y. 37.10 35.31 33.83 32.15 30.57 29.03 27.74 28.28 15.11 14.70 13.95 5.74 5.75 5.42 $2.47 $770.29 $29.83 TAX EXAMPLE J400,000 A.Y. 49.47 47.08 44.84 42.88 40.78 38.71 38.99 35.01 20.15 19.80 18.80 7.85 7.87 7.23 $3.29 $1,027.08 $39.50 TAX EXAMPLE J500,000 A.Y. 81.84 58.85 58.04 53.58 50.95 48.38 48.24 43.77 25.19 24.51 23.24 9.58 9.59 9.04 $4. 11 $1,283.82 $49.38 ll#LATION RAn: 4.0lll' Df'EIIAllCINI coeT l'OlfflONf:I' ffNI AT IIUU)OUf (1) aWTl!ll aaDOUJ 1182 1411,000 °" 1-432,'40 "" 11114 ..... -41% -1-"'7.-.. " I ,_ -.•1 79" N , .. , -.111 79" ..... ,_ 121,373 79" lttl 147,421 100% 2000 •.:121 100% 2001 ..... 100% 2002 111,712 100% 2003 '40,413 100% 2004 III.021 100% 200I -.171 100% 200I 720,377 100% 2007 741,1112 100% 200I 779,IIO 100% 200I 110,:127 100% 2010 142.740 100% 2011 179,441 10Cll' 2012 111,I07 100% 2013 147.-100% 2014 ....... 100% 2015 1,Clll,m 10Cll' 2011 1,0ll,3311 100% 2017 t.tOI.NI 100% 2011 1,1U,M7 100% 2011 1,111,411 100% 2020 1,147.411 100% 2021 1,217,3111 100% 2022 1,141,113 100% 2023 1,408,223 100% 2024 1,4N.:112 100% 2021 1,117,717 100% (I) Ol'EIIA110NI COITa AM 1NC11EASeD NN.W1. Y IY 1HI IN'lAl10N IIAff. (21 SOUftCE: CITY Of CAALUAD. FEMUAIIY 11, 1NI, NET ON!AAllONI coaT IO 114,111 -.471 110,171 314,412 -.141 41UM 147,421 •.:121 NZ.OIi 111,712 M0,413 ...... 1111,171 720,377 741,1112 779,190 110,:127 142,740 171,441 111,807 147.--.-t.OIZl,:121 1,0II.W 1,10l,NI 1,1U.M7 1,111,411 1.147,411 1.117,3111 1,348,2113 1,408,223 1.481,:MZ 1,117,717 art OF CNLSIIAD OPEN•ACE NfO CIIDN8ERYA110N AE90UIICE MANAGEMENT PUN IIIUIDEN11IIII. NON-REIIIDEH1W. EtmllATl!D EfflMATED NON-C09T1'£11 COST PER NOM-atw.:•-11HA11Ee1n REalDEH1W. llNffll IRI REIIIDEH1W. IIOUAIIE-f'EET (II IIIEIIIDENlW. lNT IIIESIDEN1W. SQ. fOOT '° '° 21,217 11,044,'53 I0.00 I0.00000 171.111 11.4N 30,712 11.IMlll,100 11.70 0.001211 112,221 20,241 :12,IU 18.105,142 II.el 0.00120 111,1117 21,057 33,412 te,914,IIOII II.el 0.00120 348,018 31.441 M,170 17,242,441 .... 0.00223 -.157 31(114 :M,141 17.'40,411 10.04 0.00224 374,251 41,513 37,0211 11,451, 1311 10.11 0.002211 4112,115 14,743 :M,11111 lt,0118,3011 12.110 0.00217 11Ull2 11.832 ··-11,711.114 13.02 0.00211 132,MI IU10 40,411 20,447,032 1U4 0.002IO 164,IOI 11.171 41,IOI 21,151,147 1$.M 0.00291 171,372 14,041 41.117 21,1111.155 1UI 0.00293 -.420 18,803 43.-22.Mt,oot 14.07 0.002'4 123,404 111,207 ...... 23,434,-14.30 0.002tl 841,340 72,0:II 45,-24,247,211 14.211 0.00297 174,27S 74,1111 41,411 H ,Oll,1111 14.13 0.002111 701,244 n.,1• 47,341 H ,151, 180 1U1 0.00300 721,214 11.033 41,1N 21,151,4311 11.14 0.00302 7111.-14,274 41,113 27,7U,II02 11.41 0.00303 711,904 17,1411 41,718 Zl,7113,ffl 11.14 0.00308 IZO,:M7 11,151 IO,M7 211, 790,187 11.21 0.00308 1113, 171 M ,7117 I0,177 30,712,145 11.17 0.00308 117.211 ..... I0,177 31.150,208 17.14 0.OOSI0 122,7111 102.1132 I0,177 :12,1154,790 lt.211 0.00SI 1 11111,701 105.133 I0,177 M,087,1112 11.111 0.OOS1:S NI.OIi 110,tll I0,177 311.290,210 111.73 O.OOS14 1,0:11,01:S 115,3311 I0,177 38,503,741 20.112 0.OOSII 1,071,1133 111,841 IO,ln 37,7111,720 21.M 0.OOSII 1.1n.1111 124.741 I0,577 31,071.11117 22.20 o.oostt 1,117,123 121,738 I0,577 40,434,901 23.0II 0.00321 1,214,:121 1M,121 IO,Sn 41,137,207 24.01 0.0M23 1.112.101 140,322 S0.177 43,211,147 24.117 0.00324 1,313,417 145,1311 I0.577 44,711.405 211.17 0.00:121 1.-.... 151,773 I0,177 48,Ml,7211 27.01 0.00321 (31 ESTIMATl!II Of NON-IIESIDIN'IW. IUILDOU1' 1'011 1N1 IMD-1 MIii! PflOIIIDED aY THE CITY. 'ft EOUM. -IIATE Of' QAOWJM IS ASSUMED TO OCCUII BETWEEN 1182 >NO 20H. NON-RESIDENTw. IIQUAAf;-FOOT BUI.DOUT IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR IN-I. APPENDIX J: FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE IMPLEMENTATION MATRICES I Bill Hill II II l lllll J-1 1-2 J ~ I J I I i J J J 3 I I I I 1-3 IJJ 1111 1111 I 8 11) i i .................... I S 3 3 l l I 1-4 t z t ~ I f i 1 u I Iii i I I I I 8 i I I I I I! I I I • I I I 11 I I II I I ul I I I I I j I ! d I I l I I I I i 11 I I I l 11 . ! • I I I I i 11 I I I I I I ! ! ! 5 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I l_l ' • I I I j ! I I : J J I i ' I t t • 1 I i ! J' 2 "' ,.. • C: i! .. i I ! .! I I "' &. i ·-·1 !, !t I g 11 u 1, ~E C: 1 j o E • • Ii i rl .. I CJ J 11 s • 2 IJ I 1• 11 ,1 C ' '&. I i! 11 l I• j C .s! i '&. If .. 0 :, . ..; J i I I • ,~ B -1 i i .. :, u .i 15 .5 ,, f f I l 11 i • 11 • 11 0 i 'e 0 .. • I 0 "' .. g • ~i i ~ = 0 I 6 z ! J-5 I 1 I ' If J 8 1 I I • I I I I I I I I l I I I I I I j i • I I I I I I I I I I! I I I I I I I l I I I I I I I I ) I I f I I I ! ! a a ! ! • • ! ! ! ! ! ! i I ~l i J I . i I i ! t2 1 >- C i ii • I I ! J I I 'IS ii ii ! I I g .. ., 1, . E ,!--C ,5 ~ o E • • • Ii C e ti .. .! I Ii ! s • e :I lJ a e J .. -1 C: i ' 'g I ! H l i C a? i 'g I I 5 :I ! I ! I ., I • j 1 ·t I .. :I u 1 I I ! I J i I I J ) J • • I Ji i .5 I& f Ii .! .. • • ... 0 fi u 5 ! E ~ ~I • ! ~: g I z ~ J-6 I J-7 I i ~ I f i 11 8 0 I ! ! J-8 i i I J s I i I 0 'D I 6 :! t 0-■ll■l!IP/ ■ICMIIIIIITAL CITY 0--IP: -■l'Ml■ ADIIN.TMTWS T0111LAOM8 TOTALMIM8 ---■8n.ATIED ■ICMIIBITALCITYCO~ PIIIIIAIIY PUN-■CIUIIC■: ---. ~ ~--·· --rv-~ ---·----------·-. --.. . • __ ,...._, _, -.... . ... -.. .. .. ----.............. ..., .... ----.. ., .... ,,. __ -C..W.A1111111111'1l --u..--,._ .... .... -.. .. ... ---, ..... -.... 0.00 -.. .. .. --__ _, : ~., .. -.... .... -.. .. .. --· --,.,. -.... .... -.. .. .. ----o.oo .... -.. .. .. --M-awa,(Mt ~ .... . ... -.. .. .. -- Note: Th• acreagee edmllled In 11111 table •• fof uu In dft91oplng plan lmptementdon program, only. Actull acrHGH 1h11 be determined by detalled enwonmentll and protect review. Th• 10reage1 In 1h11 talM •• not to be uaed to Hlabllh "minimum• conatralned land acrHge tor any zone. fa) City owned Of coat alrHdy lncu""• budgeted, °' plenned. Cb) Reglonll aourc• to be determined. ..,.,,■c_ ... ------- DNlerl-----....... DNll,I I B • I I i 8 E • I i Ii I I I! I .. I I iJ i I I I I I I I I I I ' J ! ! f 3 ! i • I j I j I J ! : II I I I I J J J J I I i I I I I I I I I I I I l I I 11 I I I ., I I I I ' I I I I I I I I I I I I ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I ll 0 0 i I j 1 I !ii I 1 I 1 I I I ' t j I Ii )' = i! E.2 I! .! i I ,, ii ·1 i1 ! i I g 'I u 1, .e fi ~ • • • Si i ti . .. I a • C: s .! 11 a 1: :II • 11 e ::s I.a I .! I .. C: is t ii i I• i Ji ! i ~ ! I • JI I 1, I . .. . I ·t I .. 0 ii Ji f 11 i • ... I ti g }I I I g 'If z - J-10 'i4 -- --•I NOM-TM. CITY OWN■ .. 8HIP: -IMC■ A-leTMTlft nnN.ACMI TOTALACMI OWN ... -U-l■D IICM-TM. CITYCNT: PIIIIIAIIY PUii-aGUIICE: IOII■ MffOII _,_ --,no --l'UIIDNA-------■---·---------11 --~n• --.... ............. .. .. --........ . .. ------.... ....... • .. .. --................... -------·-·---.... -.. ----a.o.-~11111111111111 ... ,_, .,.__ .... .... ., ......... .. .. ..__ -~ ........ ,.. -------•-... ,. .... ............ ., .... --·-... ---.io.o.-. ......... ·-.... • •• ............ .. .. ----· 1111 ~--.... 0.00 ..... .-.-.. .. .,.--........AIIIII .... Hal -, .... .... ... ... -.. .. ., .... ---~--------•--... -, .. ... ,.. ...,.....,._ -~ ------•--------------------------... .. .. -.. .. .. -- Note: The acreage• Hlmated In thll table .. tor UN 1ft developlng plan lmplementdon program• only. Actual acreagH lhal be determined by detalled enwonmenlal and protect review. The acreage• In 1h11 table .. not to be uNd to Htablllh "minimum• conatralned land acreage for any zone. (a) Cly owned or coll already lncuned, bUdgeted, or planned. (bt Rlglonal source to be determined. H10r110..--- Dllfllllllw. ..... ___ ....., --.,....,. __ ,n_ _,n __ ____ ,.,. __ ___ ,.,._ ____ ,.,. __ ..,.....-. ---DN!an--•111'-- I I I I I I I I I i' l : I I I I I i I i I I I I I • I : I I C i I s I I I : •s I l s. I ! 11 ! 3 I I I I i J I 11 I C C C i i i J I j u I I l"I I I I I 11 I I I I I II ! ! ! I I I ___ ,., ! I I I ,, I i .t2 ,, ,. • i ii .. g I : Ji '1 t_ ·1 i1 ! i I C 11 8 Ii . • E .2--C .5 1 o E • • 1 Ii !I [. ii J • • :II I EJ :II Is I •i 11 l l; I fl I 1 .E ~ 1 · 'I. I I • :II! I ! I 1, •i l I .. I .s -Ji ,,1 f I l E ,, i 1 i I • 11 . .. ri • • E 1 ... i ~t I ~ i B t 'I' z - J-12 I I I I I I 8 ; I I r ! I I i • • I I I I I I . . I f = I I I l J J j t I I q I I I I f I I I I l I I I II 11 I I I I I l ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 5 j I I H t I I I I I I I 1 j j J I J t I J I I I J I I I I ii I I I l I I I I ! I I I I ! I I I I t l I I ! l ! ! ! ! I ! ! ! ' I j J I I ~ .. i I i J I t J I I I "' i i ! J' 2 l i C ._ i.e ... g I : J i I "' &! C • .! ·1 &c ... 5 i ■ C .. 0 Ii ti "O • • • E i C e ii .. ! .g I a .! s 11 • e t .! :I a E J .. -1 C 11 ' I. 01 l h 1 C 5~ I 'I. ! i ... 0 i ! Ti • . ~ I I~ j • • i -1 ~ I .. :I u ii .5 f E ,:, i I C • • 1i ... 0 fi u .. 0 I! E ,:, ~1 • i 0 ~ . g ; z ! 1-13 I : J-14 'r -VI o-■11•nr, INCll■•■NTAL CITY o __ ., --· AD.9119TMTW■ TOTIIL-TOTM.-■ ---·■--T■D91CM•aTM.CITYCO■T: ------■AO..__,_ IIHPON-..n' --.., __ ·-ACQU---■-T■ -·-·---·-·-· ---,. ---= ..__,. .. -, .... .... at ........ .. .. ., ..... -............... ------.... ...... • .. .. ., ..... ------· ...... ,n.l ...,_.,_ , .... .... ......... .. .. .. .,.--........... i,,...-e11w.·r-•-· ··" 0.00 -.. .. .,.-a.o.-~-- : ___ ,. ... -.a. 10.00 0.00 .......... .. .. .,.---. ........... lw-.., -0.N 0.00 -.. .. .. --,,... -..... 0.00 ~ .. .. ..... --.... -..... .,,,.,. ~-----~ ..... .... ............. .. .. ... .. --· .............. '"' (..it -.... .. .. ~ .. .. ---"-INI -. .... , ... Note: The acr•aa•• .. amllled In lhla table .,. for UN In dlMlloplng plan ltnplemenllillon program• only. ~al acrHgea ahal be determined by detaled enworunental and p,o)ect review. Th• •••aae• In tllltl table •• ROI to be UNd to eatablah "minimum• conetralned land acreage tor any zone. (at City owned Of co .. lllfeedy lncul'Nd, budgeted, or planned. (bt Regional aourc• to be determined. l'ROTl!C---____ , ... __ ____ ,...,...,_ , ____ ,.,._ -___ ., ... _ --____ ,.,._ ____ ,.,._ .,....,.-.-, ... -- HI IHI h u Hll I I ul 1111 I l I 1· u I n 11 1: ......................... I &I§ 1111 11·....i..-.' ...... ....... ii I . . . . .. . &II 1111 II ...................... I I I I I I I I • • • • 1-16 'r4 --.J 0--•t IICMIIENTM. CITY --P. -·--19TMffltll TOTALM:Mtl TOTAi.~ ---..,_,__II_TALOITYO-~ --eclUIIDe -■A0-~8 ..... -.in IICQU-~--AO._ -IIOWa---·-----" ---· ~n• -..... ... ....... II .. .. --~ ,.._A11111..-,_ --.... ....... II .. .. ..... .,...... ........ Mee_.. --1-.~._ ...... U1 .... ---.. .. .... --at,w1NM1111Mlftll ,n., ..ii-a., .... o.ot ~ .. .. .... -,..._.A11111•_,. ,~ -.... ... .......,.._ .. .. .... -,... ...... ~u .. ..-....-..... -"·" .... .. ..... _ .. .. .,.--~ ............. Note: Tb• aor•aa•• .. ,mated In It'll• table _. tor UN In dftaloplng plan lmplementellon pn,gt'am■ only. Actual acr-■g .. ahal be determined by detailed environmental and project revleW. The aoreagea In .,._ tabla .,. not to be uaed to aaiablah •minimum• conatralned land acreage tor any zone. (a) City owned or colt already Incurred, budgated, or planned. (bt Aegtonll eource to be determined. --_ .... DNll,I ...... , .......... ........... , .......... ~, .. ...-_...., __ , .. _ ~ ....... , .. - .,..... __ ,.,._ 'i"' -00 Of'PI ... ACR ZGIIR ACTION-• ,. IM,,-,........, ~,. .. _,_ .... ----...... .....,......-.--,,_, --,,_ ,_ ---: ....... ,.._,... --11• --~-..... c.. 0--·, AOMa-Tln ...... ...un --............ 1-. ...... -. --..-·--.--•---- - INCIIEIIBtTAL CITY OWN-IP: TOTAL ACM8 TOTAL AC----Rn.ATm INCN!IIBITAL CITY COfl: l'NMAlff PUN-90UIICE: ACQII-PUMINAND l'OWM ACQlll8fflOII IIIPIICWSMaT9 IIUITalAIICE ·--------· .... .... lnll ·••• .. .. ...... ~ ,.....,. .. 111111111 In,. ... .... -to .. in, .... DMINIIII ....... -. ........ .... . ... -.. .. .. ----,.. ,.. -, .. ,.. ,.. --_,._ .... . ... ........ .. .. .. ---,.,.....twae .... •nt .... .... -.. .. ··---...... ClrwideAIIIIHIIIHII ... ... -... ,.. (al _,_ _,_ .... . ... ............ .. .. --................... 10.00 .... ............ .. .. .,.--""""' ___ .,. , .... . ... ., ... .. .. .. .,.--,,..... .......... , .... . ... ............ .. .. .,.--"ofNIAMIN"'9fll tt.00 .... ......... .. .. .,.--........ -- Note: Th• acreage• edmated In thll table .. tor UN In dewloplng plan Implementation program• only. Actual acreage• lhal be determined by detllled enwonntentll and protect ,..__ The -.nagee In Ihle table are nol to be uNd to e ........ "minimum• conatratned land acreage for any zone. (a) City owned or coat already lncuned, budgeted, or planned. (b» Reglonal eource to be determined. PROTeCTIOII ----~ .,........., .. ,nN-Allllt . _....,_.,.,.N-Allllt _,..,..,,__ --____ ,..,_ .,...._, -n..a., DNIIJ'l-.-tft-____ ,..,_ ____ ,..,_ ____ ,..,_ .,..... ___ ,.,.~ 'i" -'0 0-■-•1 IICMM■NTM. CITY -■llett.-: -·-· A-•TMTIII■ TOTAL-TOTM._. ---ll■TWAffD--TA&.CITYCo■T: PfllllAIIY l'\IN-■oullC~ IOll■AO-~■ M■--n'f --PUIICNAND ·-AC-... .,,,_,.. --AC~. --1• ___ , ~,. .. -.... .. .. -.. .. .. --,_ -... .... .......... .. .. .... -....... ......... ---~·-·-.... .... -to '197,0M •1•.-CI.O.Sond ,.._.,._ ............ 1,-:ca.:,-·-· ..... 0.00 ■-.. •100.-.. u CI.O.Sond ~······"'-- : , .. -.... .. .. -to to .. -- Note: The acreagH eetlmated In thl■ table are tor UN In developing plan lmplementllllon program• only. Actual acrHgH ■hall be determined by detalled en"9ronmental and protect revtew. The acreage• In thl■ table are not to be uHd to Htabl■h "minimum• con■tralned land acreage for any zone. (a) City owned or co■t already Incurred, budgeted, or planned. (b) Regional ■ource to be determined. -ncill _ ....... ....... - DNll,t-•• ,ft....------ I I I I I i 8 I I i I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I i C C C i j r I f I I I I I I I I I I I I 11 I I l l • , l • ,I .Ii a a I I I I a• I I l I I II II JI ! ! ! ! ! ! ! i ! I , . .Ii .Ii I i • I 1~ I j ! j I J I I I 1 J 1 I I C j I ) ) 'D i $ • 'D C I' 2 1 t 1 ~ a I i i 'D • J i '"' i j I ·1 •• ! t I C I I I ! ! I 'I 0 ii ,E f:S · i o E • • Ii .i E ti · -• .g C .I J t-1 s • • :I 2 EJ :I ls s 11 'I C I C ' ~1 ! ·1 i 11 1 C .E .I i ! I ~ ;s a I I I i ,~ -1 i i ! :I u 51; .& . I I ! 1 It f E 'D i 11 15 •! 0 !i u -0 !I 1 I 0 ~ . 6 I z ! J-20 'i4 t,..) - 0-1-IPI --TM.Ctn 0-P: Ol'alll'AC. AD-■l'MTWII T01M.M .. TOTAL.---·---•-TM.cmc--ll'f--llCIUIICt -•MS-----.in --......... _ ._ AID ...... --.on-TS ---·------., ------,. .. ... ~---,. .. .. .,.. -... lnl --ca.--•-· a.ta ... ----.. .. .,..... -CIIMIMaA11111a11'11 ......,,_ -.... ... In ......... .. .. "" -""'"'--~ ~ .... -..... ..... -'° .. ... .. DedlNllon -------111111 ,,__, ..... o.oo -.. .. ..... -,,..... .. 111111 Note: The acreage• edmated In thla table are tor UN In developing plan lmplementdon program• only. Actual acreagH ahal be determined by detailed enwonmental and profllel review. Th• aar1age1 In 1h11 table .. not to be uNd to Htablah "minimum• con1tralned land acreage for any zone. (a) City owned or coal already Incurred, budgetff. or planned. (b) Alglonal aource to be delermlned. ,_,_,_ --- DNlaft-1 ... - tne .. W•ID I ■ 1 ____ , ... _ ____ ,.,._ ____ ,...,_ 'i' N N --· ~-AGTlllliiilllll ......,.., .. .. ___ , --- : --'-"U..--•-- 0_1!11 ... , ,.,_,.. .... ,-9l"UIII--..IT -.ca. ............ !i ca,,.,-...... -- INCMMMTM. CITY O __ _,, TOTAL AOM8 TO'IM. ACM8 -UIM-a.-TU> INCMMENTAL CITY C08T: PIIIMAIIY FUN-80UflCE: ---rv-...... ----rnuw-=•-•• -----·~-,_.,.---•rnvw. --■---- , .... .... .......... .. .. ., ... .,..__ ....... ~.,,,.... ... .... .......... .. --.... -DeclNlon CllfWldl -.,1111111111 0.14 .... --.. """ .. CLO.-~ ........... .... .... ............ .. .. ... De--... -.......... .... .... .. ........ .. .. .. DeclNlon .......... I ... Note: The acreagH edmated In lhla table are tor UH In dewloplng plan lmplementallon program• only. Actual acreagH ahal be determined by detaled environmental and pro)ect review. Th• acreage■ In Ihle table •• not to be uHd to e■tabl■h "minimum• con■tralned land acreage tor any zone. (a) City owned or coat .. ady lnourred, budgeted, or planned. (bl Regional aourc• to be determined. PftOff!CTION ~~ . .. - -...... ,nMAllllt o.•11,~nlel-Mldl , ...... -...,n,., .... _....,_., ... ...,,.,... .-....... ,a...,_ 'i4 N w OWN■II ... I IICM■IINTALCITY OWNl:11 .. IP: OPIIN-■ A---■ TOTAL-8 TOTIILAC----■--TIIDIICM-TALCrTYC-. -IIIY fU■-8CIUIIC■': -·--· --.TY ----.ICQU~ ...,.,._Te -· c--II ---..... --...... . ... ...... .. IO .. ., ... -......... II .. i--1-. ........... .... .... --.. .. ..... D11 11111.0 ...... __...,. .......... Ult; ..... - ...._._ ... . ... ... ~ .. .. ··---........... w_c,, .....__ In,. .... IIMINI■-to .. In,. -18rofNtAe• ......... --11111 -.... . ... IM-•••• II .. .. --......... -... ....... -.... .... ., ....... .. .. -o..o.lon ~Allllllllenl ... -...... .... ....__ .. .. ... ... ---.. ........... : ...._._,, .. -.... .... ....__ .. .. .... -"'°'"'_"'.,,. ........ ,,., -.... .... In ....... ,.. .. .. .... -~Aallllllllnl ..,_ -..... .... . ... -.. .. .. ----.... .... ... .......... .. .. --ProfNt Aeell■Ment IT .... IWI ca,--•-· , ... . .. -.. ....,_ ···-Cl.0.--ca,wlde••-IIMfll Note: Th• acreages Hllmated In this table are tor UH In developing plan lmplementallon program, only. Actual acreagH shaft be determined by detailed enwonmental and protect rftlew. The aoreagH In 1h11 table •• not to be uHd to e1tabl1h •minimum• con■tralned land acreage for any zone. (a) cny owned or co.t already lncuned, budgeted, or planned. (bt Regional aource to be determined. --_u,uu ............ , ... ...- ta e11 IWlll1D1 II .. ,n ____ ,., __ ____ ,., __ •--.-,w--____ ,., __ ____ ,.,._ DNlgn-.-11, __ --.-,n----____ ,.,_ ...._ ........ Doov, 'jot ~ -...... , 910,_llaTAL Ctrf _..._.I': Ol'aaMOa ..,_.,_'IWII TOYM.MIM8 TOTAL----■--T■DIIC-118TALCITYCNT: PIIIIIUIY-DN180UIICE: .zcllt■ ·"°-,_... ~~ --I'll-ND PCIIIII -•---~ --~ ACQ.--. IMII~ 114 ___ ,____, .... --.... .,. ..... .. .. .. -~ ....... lllllllllllfll .......... -. 1.17 .... ■-.. .. "·'°° Dl4INllell ClpldaAIWWII ~11---.... .......... .. .. -~ ProfNIM11■■•-... _,,, -• -ProfNIAl■IIIMlnl -0.00 ......... _ .. .. - '"'"' --.... '" ...... ,. .. .. --~~ ......... , .... --.... ., .......... .. .. --,,... .......... Note: The acreage• edmaled In Ihle table are for UN In developing plan lmplemenlallon program• only. Actual acreagH 1hall be determined by delalled envlronmenlal and profecl rnlew. Th• acreage1 In 1h11 table are nol lo be ueed lo ellablllh "minimum• conllralned land acreage for any zone. Cat Clly owned or coat already Incurred, budgeled, or planned. (bt Regional eource to be determined. ---- °"'l,llllft.•1ftlel-Mldl 1ft lel :\lldl1Dnl11lan ....._ ___ ,.,._ ....._ ___ ,.,._ 1-. ___ ,.,._ -....., .. ,.,.- 'i4 ~ _ ...... , NOMMMTM. CITY --IP: -·-· A--n,■ TOTAL-• TOTA&.-• ---■HIIM'J■DNCMMMTM.CITYC08T: PIIIIMRY PUN---■= -·------.rr, Ml-.., __ l"Qlla -----~-... ·--·----.. . -___ , .._N .. -.... .... ... ...,... ... .. .. ..,_ .,.._, -------............ __ N .. -... ... ........... .. .. .. ... DNINIIII ""4Nlll11111■■II ---(1· ----.... .... .......... .. .. ...... OedlNllan ,,... ......... _____ N .. "'---.... . ... .......,._ .. .. ...... --------.... . ... -.. .. .. --,_ -..... .. .. .......,._ .. .. k.--.......... -c-e -.... .... .......... ,... .. .. ... --.......,._ Note: Th• acreage• Htm•d In th11 table .. tor UH In dewloplng plan lmplementllllon program, only. Actual acreage• ahall be determined by detailed enwonmental and protect review. The acr1age1 In 1h11 tallle are not to be UNd to Htabll1h "minimum• conltfalned land acrHge tor any zone. (a) City owned or colt alreedy lncuffed, budgeled, or planned. (b9 Regional aource to be determined. ---···- ~ ....... , ............ -..... , ........... ,_....,_., ... w..w.. 1-. ___ ,.,._ __ JI.,._ ____ ,.,._ .,.... ___ ,.,._