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Home My WebLink About2005-06-06; Traffic Safety Commission; ; Establish a No Parking zone on both sides of Loker Avenue West from Palomar Airport Road to El Fuerte Street.( ( CITY OF CARLSBAD TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT COMMISSION MEETING OF: June 6, 2005 LOCATION: Loker A venue West ITEMNO. 6B INITIATED BY: Susan Mangan, Merit Property Management, Inc., 6256 Greenwich Drive, Suite 130, San Diego, California 92122 REQUESTED ACTION: Establish a No Parking zone on both sides of Loker Avenue West from Palomar Airport Road to El Fuerte Street. BACKGROUND: Loker Avenue West is located within the Carlsbad Oaks Business Center, an industrial park encompassing about 77 acres (see Exhibit 1). Merit Property Management has provided Section 7 .2.5 of the Declaration of Protective Covenants for Carlsbad Oaks Business Center that restricts on-street parking by tenants, employees, and business invitees. DATA: Loker Avenue West was completed in the late 1980's when the basic infrastructure of industrial park was constructed. The road is a public street that has a width of 52 feet curb-to-curb, a length of about 0.60 mile, and it has a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour. Based upon traffic counts obtained on May 17, 2005, daily volumes on Loker Avenue West range from 4,144 vehicles near El Fuerte Street to 2,604 vehicles near Palomar Airport Road. On-street parking is permitted on both sides of the road except at 2748 Loker Avenue West where No Parking signs have been installed on both sides of the driveway, creating a restricted parking zone of about 100 feet. North County Transit District has established four bus stops on the northerly side of Loker A venue West.. The locations of the bus stops are at: • 2796 Loker A venue West • 2788 Loker Avenue West • 27 48 Loker A venue West • Approximately 200 feet north of Palomar Airport Road ( ( CITY OF CARLSBAD TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION STAFF REPORT COMMISSION MEETING OF: June 6, 2005 ( continued) ITEMNO. 6B Staff conducted an informal survey to determine the number of weekday parked vehicles on Loker Avenue West. Based upon ten observations, there were an average of about 16 vehicles parked on the northerly side of Loker Avenue West and an average of about five vehicles parked on the southerly side of Loker Avenue West. The City of Carlsbad does not enforce the CC&R's for private development. Parking restrictions on a public street are considered when there are significant safety concerns that would result from vehicles being parked on the street. In the period of time from January 1, 2000 to the present, there have been six reported traffic collisions on Loker Avenue West. None involved a parked vehicle or were attributed to a vehicle being parked on the street. Numerous vehicles can be observed parking on the east side of El Fuerte Street on Loker A venue East. The proximity of where vehicles begin parking on Loker A venue West to the on-street parking location on Loker Avenue East does not suggest that employee vehicles from businesses on Loker A venue East are parking on Loker A venue West. Eliminating on-street parking on Loker Avenue West would not be expected to force relocation of the vehicles parked on Loker Avenue West to Loker Avenue East to further exacerbate the parking situation on Loker A venue East. Staff cannot determine that a demonstrated problem or safety issue exists when vehicles park on either side of Loker Avenue West. As previously stated, the City of Carlsbad does not enforce CC&R's on a public street. At this time, a parking restriction on both sides of Loker Avenue West is not necessary. RECOMMENDATION: The Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee recommends that the request to establish a no parking zone on both sides of Loker A venue West be denied. NECESSARY CITY COUNCIL ACTION: No action required by the City Council if the request is denied. ( LOCATION REQUESTED NO PARKING ZONE PALOMAR NOT TO SCALE MAP (/) :--1 RD. PROJECT NAME REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE ON LOKER A VENUE WEST DRAYtN BY: SCOTT EVANS, CARLSBAD ENGINEERING DEPT. 5 1J 05 C: TRAFFIC PARKING PARKING-LOKER AVfNUE WEST.DWG EXHIBIT 1 March 22, 2005 City of Carlsbad Engineering Department Attn: Bob Johnson 1635 Fairday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 ( Carlsbad Oaks Business Center C/o Merit Property Management, Inc. 6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 130 San Diego, CA 92122 Phone 858-657-2163 Fax 858-535-3838 Re: Carlsbad Oaks Business Center Palomar Airport Road and Loker Avenue West Dear Mr. Johnson: RECEIVE[~ ENGiNEH::Rif';,H3 DEPART~i1ENT On behalf of the Carlsbad Oaks Business Center Board of Directors, we are writing to request that additional "No Parking on Street" signs be install in along the streets within the Business Center. The Center encompasses 77 acres located on Loker Avenue West and is bordered by Palomar Airport Road and El Fuerte Drive. Carlsbad Oaks Business Center was organized as a Common Interest Development that has specific regulations pertaining to tenant's parking on the street. Each tenant of the development understands that they must provide adequate parking lots and spaces for their employees and visitors. In 1999 the City of Carlsbad placed "No Parking" signs every couple of hundred feet in front of the developed lots. Currently all lots except for one are developed and the association is requesting the City install additional signs in those areas s_o the association can protect the integrity of design and enhance the vitality of the Center. The board would appreciate your time and attention to this request. Please advise us .of your decision and let us know if the association needs to purchase the signs or if you have any further questions. Thank you in advance for your assistance. For the Board of Directors, Carlsbad Oaks Business Center ~~t/t:J a.11 !?Ja,1-/J :;at't-/ Susan Mangan, CCAM Account Executive Merit Property Management, Inc. Cc board File April 18, 2005 City of Carlsbad Engineering Department Attn: Bob Johnson 1635 Fairday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 ( ( Carlsbad Oaks Business Center C/o Merit Property Management, Inc. 6256 Greenwich Drive Suite 130 San Diego; CA 92122 Phone 858-657-2163 Fax 858-535-3838 Re: • Carlsbad Oaks Business Center RECEIVED APR 2 o 2005 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Palomar Airport Road and Loker Avenue West Dear Mr. Johnson: I am writing in response to your letter dated April 11, 2005 regardinQJ the association's request for additional No Parking Signs. Enclosed please find Section 7.2.5 of the Declaration of Protective Covenants for Carlsbad Oaks Business Center thatwere recorded on October 11, 1983. In these documents it is very specifically spelled out that owners are required to provide paved off-street parking for their tenants, employees and business .invitees. Failure to provide this off-street parking will result in denial of application for construction of any building in the Business Center and will be deemed to be a default to any leases to tenants. Owners and tenants have been notified numerous times throughout the years that the association strictly enforces the no parking on the street clause of the CC&R's. Enclosed are copies of board of directors meeting minutes to reflect that. It is also noted in the minutes of February 10, 1999 that the City of Carlsbad assessed the situation and in~talled some No. Parking signs. At that time there were only 4 or 5 lots that had been built on, as the majority of the Business Center was still vacant lots. Currently, there is only one vacant lot and therefore with the increase of tenants the association feels the additional signs are necessary. I have also enclosed a map of the Business Center showing the boundaries and locations of the buildings within the Center. The board of directors would appreciate any additional assistance the City of Carlsbad can give us by installing several more signs throughout the complex as the signage will help with the enforcement of the governing documents. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. If you need any additional. information or if you have any questions please feel free to contact me. s~~:~1~ 111 tin ~Mangan, CCAM ~ Merit Property Management, Inc. 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'I~ I f\i'u·'·f 1,,,..i., P ALO M AR ~-< j I {rY-" _,,.,1,, -j~· Drawing is based on Ccrlsbcd Tract Na, 7~-21 series 17 7.88 ac. 2777 AIRPORT ( i6 eri , i 2,37 a~. ( • 2785 • I Ro A 15 4.89 QC, 2793 ~-~~}- :~. DRAWING IS s,_,,.';,IATJC ONLY. DO NOT SCALE IRRIGATION METERS SERIAL NO. (All m•1•rs a,-on Loker Ava. Wes:t except as no1ed) LOT 1 LOT 7 LOT 9 LOT 14 (El Fuerte) LOT 14 LOT 18 LOT 20 LOT 21 Legend: I!!} Meler 1403708 86037152 24803898 3856812 1446959 86037228 86037228 86037154 --- B Controller (color shows area controlled) Maintained by Association : ~ ~ ~ {Turf only) D Shown an subdivision mop as planted and irrigated but apparently not maintained by Association ~ Association maintained - on separate controller ( 14 Lot number 2728 Building address on Laker Avenue [ 5.58 oc. Acresoge of parcel (per County Assesso~ I i *Loti 10_ previously shown on Carlsbad Mop 10372 ho~ been reapportioned as Lots 1-9 on Mop 1305D. Blue Whole & Dolphin Courts hove been deleted. Lots 5 & 6 hove been re-apportioned to include portions of lots 3 & 4 and Dolphin Court as shown. i&r LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PLAN Prepared by· ~,~~uffil~ ~ ~<i3!fWH@/il~ ... 1364 7.2.4 Signs. Except for the Carlsbad Oaks Business Center monument and street signs, no sign, billboard, or other advertising shall be erected, placed or maintained within the Business Center without specific written approval by the Committee and which: 7.2.4.1 Is not in accordance with any applicable governmental regulations; and 7.2.4.2 Makes identification other than the name, business and logo of the person or firm occupying the premises or those offering the premises for sale or for lease; and 7.2.4.3 Does not conform to the theme, size, style and location as set forth in the Architectural and Development Guidelines or as approved by the Committee; and 7·.2.4.4 Exceeds nine (9) square feet in size in the case of "For Sale" or "For Lease" signs. In no event shall more than one (1) of said types o~ signs be permitted for each Lot. 7.2.S Parking Areas. 7.2.5.l Paved off-street !parking as required by rules of any applicable governmental authority of the City of Carlsbad or the County of San Diego or the State of California, or by any rules enacted by the Committee (providing such rules are not in conflict with any applicable governmental requirement) shall be provided by each Property Owner, Lessee, Licensee or Occupant on his Lot to accommodate all parking needs for employee, visitor, business invitee and .company vehicles. The Committee shall have the authority to disapprove any Application for the construction of any building in the Business Center if such plans do not provide for paved off-street parking in compliance 'with this Subsection 7.2.5. The intent of these provisions is to eliminate the need for any on-street parking. If. parking requirements increase .as a result of a change in use or number of employees, additional off-street parking shall be provided to satisfy the intent of this Section and eliminate the need for any on-street parking which will be absolutely prohibited. 7.2~5.2 No parking shall be approved or permitted between the fronts of any building and the street without specific written approval from the Committee and upon submission of an Application to the Committee showing screening and concealing of automobiles from the street. 7.2.5.3 and curbed. Any area used for parking shall be paved, striped ' 7.2.S.4 No on-street parking within , the Business Cente·c will be permitted. 7.2.5.5 Each Property Owner shall be required, and Declarant covenants and agrees on behalf of itself and its successors and assigns, to in~orporate in each lease of space in any building located in the Business Center the following provisions: DEE093085 16 ( ( .., 136 5 "On-street vehicle parking of any nature whatsoever of any type by tenant, its employees and business invitees is absolutely prohibited, and a violation of this prohibition shall be deemed to be ·a default under this lease and shall further constitute a violation under the certain Declaration of Protective Covenants recorded _________ , 198 , as Document Number ______________ -in the Official Records of the County Recorder's Office of San _Diego County." 7.2.5.6 The parking requirement and traffic circulation patters may be modified by the Committee as to any particular Lot as a condition to the,approval of plans and specifications. 7.2.5.7 No parking will be approved or permitted within any landscape se.tback area fronting Palomar Airport Road and all streets within the Business Center. 7.2.6 Storage and Loading Areas. 7.2.6.1 Loading doors, docks, facilities or other service areas shall be set back in accordance with Subsection 7.2.2.3 and shall be screened from view from the street. 7.2.6.2 No materials, supplies, merchandise or equipment, including company-owned or operated trucks, shall be stored in any area on a Lot except inside a closed building, or behind a visual barrier screening such areas so that they are not visible from the neighboring Lots or public streets. 7.2.6.3 Loading doors, docks, facilities and other service areas shall be adequately screened with landscaping, fencing or concrete walls to minimize the effect of their appearance from any street, freeway, expressway or neighboring property. 7.2.7 Exterior Lighting. Exterior lighting shall conform to the Architectural and Development Guidelines and not overwash property lines unless approved by the Committee, nor be of such intensity, size, color or location as to be a nuisance to other Property Owners or the public. 7.2.8 Utility Lines and Antennas. No sewer, drainage or utility l:i,nes qr wires or other devices for the communication or transmission of electric current, power, or signals including telephone, television, microwave or r•dio signals, shall be constructed, placed or maintained anywhere in or dpon any Lot other than within buildings or structures unless the same shall be contained in conduits or cables constructed, placed or maintained underground or concealed in or under building or other structures. No antenna for the transmission or reception of telephone, television, microwave or radio signals shall be placed on any building or other Improvement on any Lot unless (i) such antenna shall be so located that i t cannot be seen from any point at the ground level of such Lot DEE093085 17 ( ( V 1366 and (ii) the consent of the Committee shall first have been obtained. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to forbid the erection or use of temporary power or telephone facilities incidental to the construction or repair of Improvements on any Lot. 7.2.9 Refuse Collection Areas. All outdoor refuse collection areas shall be located at the rear of the Lot, and in no case within one hundred (100) feet from any property line adjacent to a public street. Such areas shall be completely enclosed and screened by a wall constructed of durable material not less than six (6) feet in height, and by appropriate landscaping. All such areas shall have concrete floors and shall be sufficient in size to contain all refuse generated by each Lot, but in no event smaller than six (6) feet by eight (8) feet unless otherwise specified by the City of Carlsbad and approved by the Committee.· No refuse collection areas shall be permitted in the area adjacent to any Improvement which fronts upon a public street unless prior written approval is obtained from the Committee. ARTICLE VIII LAND CLASSIFICATION, PERMITTED USES AND RESTRICTIONS 8.1 Land Classification. All land within the Business Center is zoned PM for industrial, research and development facilities and office buildings. If real property is annexed to the Business Center, its land use classification shall be established by the declaration of annexation. 8.2 Permitted Uses; Nuisances; Property Maintenance. 8.2.1 Permitted Operations and Uses. The improvement, operation and use of a Lot shall be restricted to office, engineering, research, warehousing and light and medium manufacturing operations and accessory uses incidental thereto, and such retail and commercial operations, expressly approved by the Committee in writing, as may be of service to, and in harmony with, a quality industrial park development, all of such nature and type as will not create or emit offensive, hazardous or excessive quantities of dust, dirt, fly ash, smoke, noise, fumes, odors or vibrations, or create fire, explosion or other hazards. Upon written request therefor, the Committee shall be provided with evidence that property controls, measures, or devises will be provided to insure and protect··the interest, safety, and general welfare of other''dccupants of the Business Center from any and all such nuisances or hazards. All City, County, State or Federal laws, codes or ordinances shall be complied with. ' 8. 2. 2 Specifically Prohibited Uses. No lot shall be used for an activity or purpose, in addition to those otherwise listed in this Section, considered by the Committee in its sole and absolute discretion to be objectionable as an intrusion into the environment of sound, odor, visual effect or physical impact which in its opinion will disturb or tend to disturb the other Owners, Lessees or Occupants in the Business Center or which is deemed to constitute a nuisance. Operations and uses which will not be permitted on any Lot include, without limitation, the following: DEE093085 18