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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER:
FROM: David F. Romero, Public Works Director .���
PREPARED BY: Wayne Peterson, City Engineer
David P. Pierce, Projects Manager
SUBJECT: Orcutt Road Widening - Design Alternatives
CAO RECOMMENDATION: By motion, receive a report on options and adopt
option 4 directing staff to follow through with
appropriate acquisition and design.
REPORT IN BRIEF:
The City Council has asked for information about alternatives for
providing a more attractive design for Orcutt Road and also the
possibility of inclusion of separated bike paths. The staff prepared
the following report which gives the cost of providing a more
attractive roadway. It takes more right-of-way to allow for landscaped
medians and parkways which both look good and can be maintained. The
Council is asked to determine which alternative they prefer. Staff
recommends Alternative 4 as the best choice. The report discusses the
possibility of placing a class 1 bike path along the south side of the
road and recommends against it for several reasons.
BACKGROUND: :
During the budget session, City Council asked staff to look at options
for the development of Orcutt Road which would address traffic, trees,
landscaping and bicycles. The basic design for Orcutt Road that the
staff has been working with was adopted by the Council in 1964 and it
minimally meets all the needs.
Orcutt Road is included in the Circulation Element as an Arterial
Street. A setback line plan for the street was first adopted by the
Council January 2, 1964 and later amended February 16, 1982.
Development of the segment from Broad Street to Laurel Lane is being
accomplished as development takes place on the fronting properties.
The setback line maps provide for the eventual construction of a grade
separation structure at the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks.
The street improvements and plan lines generally conform to
requirements established in the City Municipal Code (Section 16.36. 140
- Street Requirements) . Currently the Municipal Code requires arterial
street right-of-ways to be 86 to 94 feet and the improvements to
consist of two travel lanes of 12 ' in each direction, a center left
turn lane, 5! bike lanes on each side, no curb parking, and 6 '
sidewalks on each side, with the right-of-way is to extend 2 ' beyond
the back of sidewalk. Since the setback line for Orcutt Road was
adopted before this standard was adopted, the right-of-way is slightly
narrower and the traffic lanes are only 11 feet wide.
Right-of-way on the south side of Orcutt Road between Broad and the
railroad has been acquired for the adopted street section. Several
years ago the city negotiated the acquisition of the land required for
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the future grade separation and has been paying on an option which goes
toward the purchase price. The city has paid $125, 000 toward the
$256, 000 purchase price, with the final $131, 000 payment due next year.
Most of the right-of-way on the north side of the street has been
acquired except for a small portion immediately east of McMillan Road.
The 1991-93 budget includes funds to make the final $131, 000 payment
for the right-of-way on the south side of Orcutt Road• and west of the
tracks for the future grade separation. A portion of the remaining
icurrent budget request ($60, 000) is to acquire a small portion of the
frontage of the Bullock property located on the south side of Orcutt i
Road east of the tracks. The eventual construction of a grade
separation will require the purchase of the entire site. The current
purchase allows the home to remain and the street to be widened to the
setback line plan, 64 feet curb to curb as it is to the east of this
parcel. The portion of the $60, 000 remaining after the purchase will
be available for construction work at this location, for widening and
improvement of the railroad crossing, and for widening the roadway
between these two locations.
DISCUSSION:
The Council has asked staff to consider the possible inclusion of a
class 1 (separated) bike path, and more landscaping in the project.
The following discussion considers alternatives. The source of much of
the following discussion comes from meetings of a staff committee that
has been investigating how we can add landscaped medians to many of our
existing arterial streets. The committees actions and recommendations
have been delayed because of other pressing activities in the Community
Development Department and the drought.
Alternative Right-of-wap Widths
Cross sections for four additional alternative right-of-way widths have
been developed. The significant difference between the alternatives is
the amount of land that can be dedicated to landscaping. The traffic
capacity and the amount of asphalt surface is essentially the same, but
divided by different amounts of landscaping for each alternative. All
plans have two travel lanes in each direction and either a center 2-
way left turn lane or median and left turn pockets at each
intersection.
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ADOPTED SETBACK LINE PLAN - ALTERNATIVE (*1
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ALTERNATIVE
Adopted Setback Lines - Minimum right-of-way to handle the traffic. i
Description:
Right-of-way width: 84 feet
Travel lanes: Two each 11-foot lanes in each direction i
Left turn: 10-foot center left turn lane
*or 6-foot wide raised median, except at turn pockets
Bike lanes: 5-foot Class IIB bike lanes on each side
Parking: None
Sidewalks: 6-foot sidewalks on each side next to curb
Landscaping: Edge - Trees and plantings in 4-foot strip behind j
sidewalk and on adjacent property
*Median - a limited planting is possible on a raised
median that would provide a planting area that is 5
feet between the back of curbs. No trees should be
planted in this median, since trees in a narrow
median create an extra hazard for motorists and the
roots disrupt the curbs and pavement.
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Cost: With the landscaping and median included, this would
cost about $64, 000 more than the basic project. (All
estimates are for the area between Broad Street and
Laurel Lane and are relative to the basic project. )
Pro: Provides effective traffic movement
Requires minimum land area dedicated to right-of-way
Requires minimum city expenditure'
Minimizes future city- landscape maintenance cost
Con: Strictly a utilitarian design
Trees along edge of right-of-way are relatively far from
roadway
Landscaping is left to the adjacent property owner �!�
Opportunity to plant trees in median is lost
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ALTERNATIVE NUMBER 1 - Minimum right-of-way with tree planted
median.
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Description:
Right-of-way width: 93 feet
Travel lanes: One 11-foot and one 13-foot lane in each direction.
Left turn: 15-foot median with left turn pockets at
intersections
Bike lanes: 5-foot Class IIB bike lanes on each side
Parking: None
Sidewalks: 6-foot sidewalks on each side next to curb
Landscaping: Median - Trees and shrubs in center of islands and
low shrubs adjacent to left turn pockets.
Edge - Trees and plantings in 4-foot strip behind
sidewalk and on adjacent property
Cost: Estimated $209, 000 more than basic project. (Includes
added right-of-way. )
Pro: Provides effective traffic movement
Provides narrow raised median to define left turn pockets and
to prevent traffic from making left turns except at designated
intersections j
Provides a median planting area that is 14 feet wide between
left turn pockets. This will allow trees to be planted.
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! Con: New setback line map must be adopted, additional property
acquisition required and EIR determinations made.
At the left turn pockets the median is only 2 feet wide and
will have to be hard surfaced.
Future landscape maintenance cost is increased.
Trees planted along edges of right-of-way are relatively far
from roadway.
Property owners may object to limited driveway access. !
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ALTERNATIVE NUMBER 2 Median .for significant plantings to include
grouping of trees.
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Right-of-way width: 100 feet
Travel lanes: One 11-foot and one 13-foot lane in each direction
Left turn: 22-foot median with left turn pockets i
Bike lanes: 5-foot Class IIB bike lanes on each side
Parking: None
Sidewalks: 6-foot sidewalks on each side next to curb
Landscaping: Median - Trees and shrubs in center of islands and
low landscaping adjacent to left turn pockets.
Edge - Trees and plantings in 4-foot strip behind
sidewalk and on adjacent property
Cost: Estimated $347, 000 more than the basic project.
(Includes right-of-way cost. )
Pro: Provides effective traffic movement
Provides a good potential for all types of plantings on the
median
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Con: Trees along edge of right-of-way are relatively far from
roadway.
New setback line maps must be adopted, additional property
acquisition required and EIR determinations made.
Increased costs of landscape maintenance
Property owners may object to limited driveway access.
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ALTERNATIVE NUMBER 3 Median and edge plantings to include grouping of
trees and detached sidewalks.
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Description:
Right-of-way width: 114 feet
Travel lanes: 11-foot and 13-foot lane in each direction.
Left turn: 22-foot median with left turn pockets
Bike lanes: 8-foot Class IIB bike lanes on each side
Parking: None
Sidewalks: 4-foot sidewalks on each side with a 10-foot planting
strip between curb and sidewalk
Landscaping: Median - Trees and shrubs in center of islands and
low groundcover adjacent to left turn pockets.
Edge - Trees and plantings in 10 foot strip between
curb and sidewalk. Trees and shrubs between curb and
sidewalk
Cost: Estimated $592, 000 more than the basic project.
(Includes right-of-way costs. )
Pro: Provides wider bike lanes which are desirable on streets with
high traffic volumes
Provides effective traffic movement
Provides a good potential for all types of plantings on the
median and at the edge of the street
The general appearance of the street is improved. j
There is sufficient planting area to limit damage to pavements
Provides opportunity for the maximum length of planted median.
Con: Right-of-way acquisition will be required.
A new setback line map and EIR determination is required.
Increased cost of right-of-way
Increased costs of landscape maintenance
Property owners may object to limited driveway access.
Existing improvements will be removed and replaced on the north
side of the street.
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ALTERNATIVE 4 Similar to Alternate 3 accept north side curb and
parkway is unchanged from current configuration. (10
feet wide with contiguous 6 foot sidewalk and trees
behind the sidewalk.
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Description:
Right-of-way width: 110 feet
Travel lanes: 11-foot and 13-foot lane in each direction.
Left turn: 22-foot median with left turn pockets
Bike lanes: 8-foot Class IIB bike lanes on each side
Parking: None
Sidewalks: 4 foot sidewalks on south side with a 10 foot
planting strip between curb and sidewalk, and 6-foot
integral sidewalk on north side.
Landscaping: Median - Trees and shrubs in center of islands and
low groundcover adjacent to left turn pockets. j
Edge - Trees and plantings in 10 foot strip between
curb and sidewalk on south side. Trees behind
sidewalk on north side.
Cost: Estimated $526, 000 more than the basic project.
(Includes right-of-way costs. )
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Pro: Provides wider bike lanes which are desirable on streets with
high traffic volumes
Provides effective traffic movement
Provides a good potential for all types of plantings on the i
median and at the edge of the street
The general appearance of the street is improved.
There is sufficient planting area to limit damage to pavements
Provides opportunity for the maximum length of planted median.
Existing improvements will not be removed and replaced on the
north side of the street.
Avoids removal and replacement of existing improvements on the
north side.
Con: Right-of-way acquisition will be required.
A new setback line map and EIR determination is required.
Increased cost of right-of-way
Increased costs of landscape maintenance
Property owners may object to limited driveway access.
Trees on the north side of the street will be slightly further
from .the traffic lanes.
Pedestrians will be walking adjacent to the bike lane on the
north side.
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CLASS 1 BIKE LANES
j A Class 1 bike lane is a mini-roadway set aside only for bicycles.
Typically these `roadways' are placed in areas where they will not have
to interact with automobiles on a roadway accept at infrequent
intersections. The existence of driveways, minor street crossings and
in this case the railroad, will make the design of the bike lane very
difficult. Care must be exercised by the motorist and the bike rider
at each conflict point. Some of this cross traffic will be coming from
behind the bike rider if there is a right-turning car and the bike lane
is near the street. Vehicles entering the street backing out of a
driveway will need to be able to observe a bike coming in the bike lane
before they can safely enter it and cross it to enter the street. When.
the bikes are in the street adjacent to the curb it is a little easier
for the motorist to be able to see them and also watch oncoming auto
traffic. Before a turning vehicle clears the street intersection it
enters a second intersection with the bike lane. The driver making a
left turn must verify that a turn is safe with regards to oncoming
traffic, cross traffic, and traffic in both directions on the parallel
bikeway. The driver making a right turn must verify that a turn is
safe with regards to cross traffic, and traffic in both directions on
the parallel bikeway. The same kind of conflicts occur with
pedestrians on the sidewalk but with one significant difference--the
pedestrian is moving less than one fourth as fast as a bicycle.
If the intersections are signalized, the separate bikeways must be
included in the signalization and time must be allowed for the bike
movements. This decreases the capacity of the intersection leading to
increases in congestion. It also makes the signal project much more
expensive and unique.
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If a Class I bike lane is provided on one side of the street, bicycles
entering the street at any given point must be given a way to proceed
j to an intersection that will allow them to get to the Class I bikeway
and to permit travel to destinations that are not adjacent to the Class
I bikeway.
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The currently adopted city bike plan reads as follows: "New separated
bike paths (Class I) are not proposed because of the safety problems
they may create. " Staff does not recommend one in this particular
instance because of conflicts with driveways and intersections.
Caltrans Highway Design Manual section on Bike Paths recommends against
a Class 1 bike path adjacent to a street because many bike riders will !
find it less convenient and will continue to ride in the street. This
is verified by city experience on Madonna Road, South Higuera Street
and Tank Farm Road where Class I bike paths exist.
If a Class 1 bike path is still desired it can be built. Staff would
recommend that it be placed adjacent to the sidewalk on either side of
the street and that the lanes be one-way only. The entry ramps at
intersections should be designed like street entry and not like
handicap ramps. The paths should be straight and should have stop
signs for the bikes at each intersection. They should be 5 feet wide
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with a 2-foot shoulder on either side. The path should be 5 feet set
back from the curbs and should be between the street and the sidewalk.
4 The additional cost of adding a Class 1 bike path as described is
j estimated at about $250, 000 if added to any of the alternatives.
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This is a logical place to look at providing a better than average
situation for the bicycle since this is the southerly limit of the
proposed rails/trails bike way along the SPRR. Rather than a separated
bike road staff feels that the proposed 8 foot wide bike lane in the
i street will to a better job in meeting the bicyclist's needs of
providing a convenient connection from Orcutt Road to Broad Street and
to Bullock Lane.
SUMMARY:
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In summary, all of the right-of-way alternatives will accommodate the
circulation needs of vehicles and pedestrians. Expanding the right-
of-way will allow for more landscaping and, in the case of Alternative
#3 and 4, safer (wider) bike paths.
The Council must consider whether the medians, broader parkways and
increased landscaping to provide a softening of the visual impact of
paved areas are worth the disruption inherent in changing long adopted
master plans and the increased cost in acquisition, development and
maintenance inherent in the more attractive street section.
The Council may also wish to consider whether this is the priority area
for expenditure of limited City funds available for development of
landscaping and tree planting on City streets.
FISCAL IMPACT:
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j The estimated current cost for street work that would be the city's
responsibility on Orcutt Road between Broad and Laurel Lane is:
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Pave out $450, 000 - This may be a developer cost.
Railroad crossing 250, 000
Area east of railroad 100, 000
Culvert extensions 205, 000
Blanket after widening 385, 000
Total: 1, 390, 000
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The additional cost to the above costs implied by each of the
alternatives is:
Add minimum medians $64, 000
Alternative 1 209, 000
Alternative 2 347, 000
Alternative 3 592 , 000
Alternative 4 526, 000
Add Class I bike path 250, 000
on south side of road.
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RECOMMENDATION:
If new standards are to be required of this street, it is imperative
that they be established before additional development takes place on
the south side of the street making right-of-way more difficult and
expensive to obtain.
Staff recommends the Council consider the alternatives, and choose
alternative #4, and direct staff to follow through on implementation.
Attachments:
Typical cross section options considered.
Estimates.
Plans of alternatives.
Typical landscaping elevations of alternatives.
(Full size studies were only done of the existing modified and
alternative)
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER •SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93408 (805)549.5200
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August 8 , 1991 AUG 131991
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San Luis Obispo, Ca. 93403
ATTENTION: Jan Di Leo, Community Development
LAGUNA LAKE ALTERNATIVES
Jan, thank you for the opportunity to review the alternative
designs for Laguna Lake Park and recommendations of the City's Park
and Recreation Commission.
Generally, I concur with the recommendations of the Park and
Recreation Commission. With regards to proposed trails and land
acquisition beyond the city limits , we would be interested in
coordinating our efforts with the City of San Luis Obispo. The
proposed trail routes to Los Osos Valley Road and Foothill Blvd.
have the potential to connect with proposed county trail routes.
Again, thank you for the opportunity and we look forward to future
coordination. Please feel free to contact me if you have any
questions .
TIM GALLAGHER
Park Facilities Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY -- 6E0R6E–OCtiKtMEHhN, Govemor
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
POST OFFICE BOX 47
YOUNTVILLE, CALIFORNIA 94599
(707) 9445500 June 25, 1991
Ms. Jan DiLeo, Open Space Coordinator
Community Development Department
City of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California
Dear Ms. DiLeo:
Thank you for providing the Department of Fish and Game with an
opportunity to review the Laguna Lake Park Master Plan. Laguna Lake provides
important freshwater marsh habitat. for a number of species, and the Department
is certainly interested in the long-term direction the City takes with regard
to its development as a recreation area.
Laguna Lake is identified as a Significant Natural Area by the
Department's Lands and Natural Areas Project. It is listed in this inventory
because it has been identified as a "best example" of a natural community,
specifically Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh, and because of the presence
of an "extremely rare" species, the Chorro Creek bog thistle. The need to
protect the habitat should be an integral part of the planning process because
of the very high quality wetland habitat present at the park and the limited
distribution of the thistle. Before trails through upland areas are
specifically mapped, botanical surveys should be conducted to determine the
localities of the bog thistle or other sensitive serpentine species which need
to be protected. Trail routes should then be planned to avoid these areas.
We are concerned about the extent of development planned in wetland
areas of the park in all three alternatives. It is the Department's policy to
oppose projects which result in net loss of wetland habitat quantity or
quality. The plans indicate that trails will be placed in wetland habitat
both on the shores of tfie-lake and on the peninsula, where habitat quality for
wildlife is very high. Though some access to wetland habitat for interpretive
purposes may be appropriate, we are opposed to the extent indicated by the
plans. Any loss of this habitat as a result of trail development would
require full mitigation by creation of similar wetlands elsewhere. We
recommend that an alternative be developed which greatly reduces or eliminates
impacts to wetlands.
We note that the Laguna Lake Management Plan (1980) identifies the
Prefumo Creek inlet as having low habitat values. This inlet supports lush
riparian growth and has the potential to provide very high habitat values for
wildlife. However, it has been degraded because of dredging and flood control
activities. We recommend that this area be maintained as a healthy riparian
corridor, and that the needs for steelhead passage (i.e. , maintenance of a low
flow channel, etc.) be considered as an important aspect its management.
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Ms. Jan DiLeo
June 25, 1991
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We support the concept of conversion of the shoreline road into a
walking/biking trail, as the lake can benefit substantially from the planned
revegetation which will be associated with it. We are supportive of the
proposed revegetation of swales, shoreline, and other areas with native
plants, and recommend that only species found in the general vicinity and in
similar habitats be utilized. The three alternatives currently proposed
differ considerably in terms of the number of user days anticipated. Though
this could have a corresponding impact on wildlife, careful planning of trails
and other access areas can help minimize these impacts. However, we would
prefer to see the park remain an open space area with as much habitat value as
possible. We, therefore, favor Alternative 1 over the other two, as long as
currently proposed impacts to wetlands are greatly reduced or eliminated.
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to this preliminary plan.
Please keep us informed of its progress. If you have any questions, please
contact Ms. Karen Worcester, Fishery Biologist, at (805) 772-4122 or
Mr. Carl Wilcox, Associate Wildlife Biologist, at (707) 944-5525. You may
reach either by writing to Post Office Box 47, Yountville, California 94599.
Sincerely,
Brian Hunter
Regional Manager
Region 3
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To: Jeanette Di Leo
From: Lane Wilson
Date: May 14 1991
Subject: Laguna Lake Master Plan
Comments after review of conceptual alternative plans 1, 2, &3 .
1.Status of existing exercise stations and trail.
2.Need for additional ponds with lake so close.
3 .Hillside hiking trail needs interpretive display at
highest peak.
4 .Where will fill from lake dredging be deposited?
Comments for alternate #1
1.Why move restroom by lake across the road away from play
area?
2.Poor location of play area on either side of creek bed,
muddy due to seasonal flow near hillside restrooms.
Comments for alternative #2
1.Bike path to continue at west end of park.
2.Why move restroom by lake across the road away from play
area?
3.Hillside hiking trail needs interpretive display at
highest peak.
4 .Isolate day camp area at end of locked service road.
Comments for alternative #3
1.Why reroute road at first park intersection?
2.Additional restrooms needed at organizational camp site.
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1 xy of San lois obisc May 11, 1991
Dear Mr. Multari:
Ms. Di Leo has notified me of the Park and Recreation
Commission hearing May 15, re Laguna Lake. I have not yet
read the plans, but will before the hearing. My comments
at this point:
1. The improvements made this last year in the southeast
end of the area are very good--sanded trails, new
playground equipment, etc. (Although the latter was set in
a small lake of its own, in March! )
2 . With the March rains, our resident ducks and geese look
happier and cleaner than when the "Lake" was just a dirty
puddle. Many of the wild fowl--coots, white pelicans,
Canada geese--have left the Lake, probably because they can
find food/water in less crowded places now.
3. However: The tall reeds and brush that were so
plentiful one year ago are gone, and the new growth seems
very low. Anyone know why? (The 3 fires in one year do
-not account for all the habitat loss. ) As a result, there
is little cover for breeding/nesting wild birds.
4. Another result: The tame ducks and geese do not have
much cover on the banks for resting--dogs, humans are right
there. Idea: a floating (or anchored) "island"--raft--for
these birds in the middle of the Lake.)
3 . The Lake level is now adequate for canoeing, wind-
surfing, etc. These are great public activities, but they
demonstrate again that the City needs to mark some kind of
boundary between public-park and wildlife-habitat
purposes. On recent visits I have noticed windsurfers
plying the upper (northwest) part of the wetlands. If
birds were nesting up there--and because of 3, above, I
have no evidence they. are at present--they would surely be
much disturbed by this activity.
4. Despite a couple of new posted signs--"Dogs must be on
leash"--many dogs continue to run free except for the
playground area. People seem to think that the leash law
does not apply to any trail, or to the more northwest
(remote) part of the Park. I told one man, whose black lab
was running all over just north of the boat ramp, that '
"dogs are supposed to be on leash. " "I know, " he said
shortly. But--we cannot consider any part of the Park a
wetland habitat if dogs are not leashed. (I've owned a
"working dog" and I know. )
5. Tree roots near the boat ramp continue to be mashed by
cars parked there--see photos.
Thanks for your attention.
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May 109 1791 '•rty of Syn Luis ODIS'
Dear Ms Di Leo,
We will be out of town the day of the Laguna Lake Hearing.
Thank you for keeping us informed. We are stillasking that
the old road towards Madonna Rd. be opened again. The idea
of erosion is rather silly, since it was used for 30 yrs and
could be kept up as well as the other roads. That wide space
was perfect for feeding the ducks and geese and fishing.
Wheel chair people can not fish properly in the shrubs, grass.
and so-called docks. They can do well at the beach on the
south-east side.
Thank you again
Mike and Joan Stalnaker
473 Sandercock
San Luis Obispo, Ca
MEETIN AGENDA
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1217 Mariners Cove • San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(605) 544-7379
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Dear Cit Council Members: ❑ MCMT'T U YXCDIR
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The Laguna Lake Improvement Association has reviewed the three
alternative designs for Laguna Lake Park. The association formed a
subcommittee* to identify design features in the alternatives that may
affect the on going efforts to improve the condition and enhance the use of
Laguna Lake.
The subcommittee has made the following recommendations:
1. Dredging. Any future development in the park should not interfere with
proposed dredging and dredge spoil locations.
2. Boat and Sail Ramps. The boat and sail ramps should incorporate the
following features: be oriented into the prevailing wind, be designed for
ease of launching and docking, and includes an area which allows beaching of
boats.
3. Pref umo Creek Inlet. Any designs for the Pref umo Creek inlet should not
diminish its intended function as sediment catchment basin. Any trail
system planned along this corridor should be reviewed by property owners
adjacent to the inlet before adoption.
Sincerely,
Brett Cross AUG 2 71951
CITY COUNCIL
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
*subcommittee members
Dorothea Rible, long time resident and member of the Audubon Society.
Lee Burkett, long time resident and member of Laguna Lake Advisory
Committee.
John Kellerman Jr., long time resident and Operating Engineer California
Mens' Colony.