CARLSBAD — Carlsbad metropolis employees will create three potential designs for Robertson Ranch Park following enter from greater than 2,000 individuals gathered via surveys and conferences.
Robertson Ranch Park will cowl 11 acres on a vacant parcel close to the intersection of Cannon Road and El Camino Real.
Carlsbad’s General Plan requires that the town have 3 acres of parkland for each 1,000 residents. The Robertson Ranch house was put aside to be a park in 2006, when a stretch of Cannon Road was developed with single-family and multi-family residences.
The metropolis held two workshops and provided a web based survey and open-ended on-line concept wall earlier within the fall. In a public input report revealed in November, the town stated this suggestions established three prime priorities for the designs: pickleball courts, a canine park and group gardens.
Long wait occasions at Carlsbad’s six available pickleball courts at Poinsettia Park have been an issue as the game has grown in reputation, indicating the necessity for extra native courts.
According to the report, the collected suggestions displays a powerful need amongst residents to create a park that distinctly embodies Carlsbad’s id and historical past, whereas additionally addressing considerations about potential impacts on neighboring residents and prioritizing numerous park facilities.
To mitigate potential disturbances and keep a peaceable surroundings for close by householders, there shall be a powerful emphasis on positioning park options which may generate noise or have taller lights additional away from residences bordering the park’s northern finish, metropolis employees stated.
The park’s proposed entrance location at Trailblazer Way, adjoining to Fire Station 3, is part of the established Robertson Ranch Master Plan. Adjusting this entrance’s position hasn’t been explored extensively on account of potential challenges associated to site visitors engineering, property acquisition conditions, and essential alterations to the highway community, the town stated.
Similarly, the location of the parking zone is meant to prioritize proximity to sports activities fields, if included, whereas guaranteeing ample distance from residences located on the park’s northern boundary.
Respecting the delicate habitat surrounding the park is a key consideration. The western and northern borders of the park align with nature preserves designated as “hard line” preserves, areas that adhere to stringent organic requirements to guard vulnerable plant and animal species.
In line with the town’s dedication to public artwork and sustainability, plans for the park additionally embody the combination of water-wise landscaping, energy-efficient lighting and drainage programs. The allocation of 1% of the park’s improvement price range towards public artwork intends to complement the park’s general aesthetic and cultural worth and create one thing that embodies Carlsbad, in keeping with the town.
The metropolis expects to have designs prepared early subsequent 12 months to current to the City Council and get extra feedback from the general public.
