FEBRUARY 2007
Downtown Carlsbad Redevelopment
The planning process has started for the revitalization of the downtown Carlsbad area, known as
The Village. The city has scheduled three workshops to consider design proposals. They will be on
January 25 (perhaps to late for this issue of the
Breeze) at 7:30 a.m., noon, and 6:30 p.m.
The purpose of this process is to revise building
standards that would allow for more buildable
space per building lot, and greater density. Cliff
Jones, a planner in the city’s Housing and Redevelopment Department said “A large number of developers have stressed that residential development
in the redevelopment district is difficult because
the cost of the land.”
With more residential owners, Village business
owners expect increased business, which would encourage more retailers, that would attract more
visitors. The redevelopment area is roughly bordered by Interstate 5, Carlsbad Boulevard, Oak
Avenue, and Laguna Drive.
The proposed revisions to the building standards
include increasing height restrictions to 45 feet;
increasing the maximum density per acre from
15-23 units to 40-50 units; decreasing the space
requirements between buildings and their property line; and reducing the number of parking
spaces that each project must provide.
These proposals parallel the changes that other
cities have implemented for their downtowns to
attract residents, improve business and take advantage of existing infrastructure, such as public
transit. The Village has a train station that residents could utilize in lieu of owning a second vehicle.
Bill Ostrie, a downtown business owner that favors the change of standards said “All this has to
take place within proper aesthetic boundaries.
Cliff Jones points out that even if the City Council eased the design standards, individual projects would still need approval of the city’s Design Review Board and the City Council. He added
that easing setback requirements would still require projects to step back horizontally as they
rise, to prevent a feeling of having buildings towering overhead.
San Pacifico Area “A” President’s Message
By Steve Adler
Coyote warning
I hope that this note does not arrive too late
for you; I suspect that it will be late for a few saddened neighbors. We have been seeing coyotes at all
hours and in all areas of the ungated portions of our
neighborhood. Some pets have already turned up missing. The coyotes are probably living in the draw just
south of where Windrose goes into Areas 3 and 4 at
the intersection of Magellan.
Coyotes prey on domestic animals. Outdoor cats are favorite
snacks, and they will prey on even
large dogs if more than one coyote is hunting. They hunt in
groups and have no natural enemies but humans. If you love
your animals, DO NOT let your
cats stay out at night or your
dogs roam off leash once it’s twilight. If you do, there
is no question that the coyotes will get your pet – it’s
just a question of when that will happen.
To be clear, the coyotes have been seen on Magellan
wandering the neighborhood during the day. They have
little or no fear of humans. We are living in their
neighborhood and they’re just doing what comes naturally. It’s up to us to protect our pets from them.
Ponto update
For those living in Areas 1 and 2 or anyone who hasn’t
been down Avenida Encinas to the Coast Highway (aka
Carlsbad Boulevard, whose idea was that??), there is a
lovely new fence surrounding the vacant lot at the
southeast corner of Avenida Encinas and 101. For
those who have been reading this column, you’ll recognize this area immediately as Buddy’s Hotel. (Since I
received campaign literature for Mayor Lewis identifying him as “Buddy” the use of the name can’t be disrespectful.)
Having ticketed the outlaw dog walkers and parkers who
dared to trespass on the future site of Buddy’s Hotel,
the city and property owner have apparently decided
that they’re through messing around with miscreant
citizens. When the city was contacted about the fence,
a representative responded that
construction would be starting soon
(no mention of any environmental
impact report) and that it was OK
to block Ponto Ave. since it’s a private street. No kidding. By the
way, you may notice that the city
did not require the owners to clean
up their trash before putting up
the fence.
I include this information to assure everyone that our
city is still on track to “develop” Ponto. The next important event will be the completion of the environmental
impact report and its submission to the city. Once that
is done, the city will move as quickly and as quietly as
possible so that publicity and attendant criticism is
avoided or minimized. If the fate of Ponto matters to
you, and it should, follow this issue and be prepared to
make a fuss when appropriate. The Breeze and North
County Times should be good sources of information.
The only way we’ll be able to affect the outcome is by
being a royal pain in respectable numbers. It worked
with forcing the environmental impact report; it will
work again to force the type of project, density and
design which best complement the appearance and property values of our neighborhood.
Board Meeting Schedule
—Master Board
Jan 30 6p.m. No. Walters Mgmt
—Area “A” Board not available at print time
—Santalina Board not available at print time
—Vistamar Board not available at print time
North Walters Mgmt. (WMC) Office at 1959 Palomar Oaks Suite #320.
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San Pacifico
Pacific Rim Elementary Principal, Steve Ahle, honored in D.C.
as California National Distinguished Principal
Steve Ahle was among 65 school leaders honored as a National Distinguished Principal.
The National Distinguished Principals Program was established in 1984 as an annual event to honor exemplary elementary and middle school principals who set the pace, character, and quality of the education children receive during their
early school years.
The program is jointly sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Association of Elementary
School Principals (NAESP), in corporate partnership with VALIC. The two-day event highlights the fundamental importance of the school principal in achieving educational excellence for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students.
One principal is chosen annually from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Principals representing private
K-8 schools, Department of Defense Dependents' Schools, and the U.S. Department of State Overseas Schools are
also recognized. Public school principals are nominated by peers in their home states, and the final selection for each
state's NDP is made by the NAESP state affiliate.
Steve Ahle said, “I was honored to be named a distinguished school principal”. It is a recognition of his leadership at
Pacific Rim Elementary School, where many of San Pacifico children attend. Ahle received his B.A. in 1975, and his M.A.
in 1978. He began his administrative career in the Capistrano Unified School District in 1980, and became Pacific Rim’s
principal since its opening in 1999. While teaching in San Clemente Ahle was named “Teacher of the Year”.
Ahle compares his job to that of a captain of a Viking ship. He said, “my job is to stand at the tiller and keep the ship
on course. I can help my teachers best by keeping the ship sailing at top speed and not zigzagging all over the ocean, as
Library Hosts Free Winter Jazz Concerts
Carlsbad City Library's continues the Winter Jazz Series
2007 featuring Los Angeles musicians Zane Musa Quartet
on Sunday, February 4; and Bay Area tenor saxophonist
Noel Jewkes and his Quartet on Sunday, March 11.
All performances begin at 2pm and take place in the Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad Dove Library. Admission is
free, with free tickets given out at the door beginning at
1pm the day of the concert.
The Zane Musa Quartet features Zane Musa on saxophone,
2006 Thelonious Monk Piano Competition Award-winner
Tigran Hamasian on piano, with Carlitos Puerto on bass and
Tony Austin on drums. Zane is best known for his powerful
performances and will be playing with some of Los Angeles'
San Pacifico
finest jazz musicians. Visit www.zanemusa.com for more
information.
Noel Jewkes, the internationally respected tenor saxophonist who has played and recorded with Mel Torme,
Mary Stallings, Jackie Ryan and a host of "who's who"
all stars, will make his Carlsbad debut with a worldclass quartet. Noel has earned a distinguished reputation with lovers of Jazz music. Visit
www.noeljewkes.com for more information.
The Concert Series supports the Library's role as the
community's gathering place. This concert series is
generously sponsored by the Friends of the Carlsbad
Library.
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Vistamar/Oceanwalk Message
By Dale Ordas
It is the beginning of a new year. The local physical fitness
centers have swelled with all of those who resolved to lose
weight, shape up, buff out or get fit. This will last until
the resolve either produces some evident results, self indulgence triumphs, or the day-to-day demands of our onthe-go culture take precedence over restoring our youth.
After the Holiday Season, a lot of us “mature citizens” fall
victim to a touch of the “slows.” The media is filled with
much hype about how wonderful it is to start with a fresh
slate. Notice they don’t tell you how to deal with the pile
that was unfinished from last year. As to that detritus,
you’re on your own until later in the year when commentators and self-help gurus are offering suggestions for getting organized and eliminating clutter.
Some in our community are still smarting over their team’s
loss in one of the bowl games and others
are trying to deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Then there are the Winter folks, who come alive at this time of
year and start scheming on how to steal
away to the snow country to make a few
turns (or linked recoveries depending on
their skill level).
While it is not likely to trigger an
adrenaline rush, a little review of the basics may benefit
not only the new members of our community (who I’ve used
as a foil on other occasions when I suffered a loss of what
the devil to write about), but might start things off on the
right foot for the new year.
If you have a pet, remember that in this land of zero lot
lines and shared common areas a little thoughtfulness is
mandatory. This applies whether driving our streets or putting out your trash. The excerpts from an e-mail that was
forwarded to me contains complaints made to me by a number of homeowners. The names of those involved in this
exchange have been withheld to protect their privacy:
Query: Am I right that the volleyball court is not a
leash free dog zone?
Response: Yes, you are correct.
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Query: The other day I took my children there and
we had to leave because of the feces throughout the
area. Additionally, my wife has told me she has seen
various individuals using this as a leash free dog
area. I was under the impression that no dogs were
allowed in there...EVER.
Response: There is no signage saying no dogs permitted so dogs do enter this area. However, the dogs
need to be leashed.
Query: Sunday afternoons throughout the neighborhood are a disaster. Although the HOA rules say that
trash should not be placed out until 12 hours before
pick-up, the sidewalks start filling up early Sunday
morning until they are not passable by late Sunday
afternoon. I understand that it is not always convenient to put it out until exactly 12 hours before
pickup, but it is an inconvenience and very
unsightly. And, in the summer, coming
home from the beach on a Sunday afternoon is virtually impossible without using
the street instead of the sidewalk.
Response: See the next newsletter - - Query: People drive too fast throughout
the neighborhood. Are there any plans for speed
bumps? The voluntary speed reduction does not seem
to be working.
Response: There are no plans for speed bumps at this
time. However, we will discuss this issue at the next
Board meeting.
The question of speed bumps was reviewed some time
back. Divided opinion resulted in the installation of the
reflector bots dots. The dots are supposed to remind
drivers that the speed limit in the community is 15 mph
and to stay to the right of center in the street. I wish I
had a dollar for every time I’ve been passed on our
streets when my speedometer was at 15mph. Up to now,
those passing motorists have had a free pass, but my new
cell phone takes pictures. If you want your car’s picture
posted in the Recreation Center Bulletin board, pass a car
on our streets that is going 15 mph.
San Pacifico Breeze
Vistamar Architectural Approval Reminder
By Bob Hale
attractiveness and architectural integrity of the
community, an Architectural Committee is vested
There have been a number of houses that have
been painted without first obtaining approval from with the power to review and approve all exterior
improvements to residential dwellings in Vistamar.
the Architectural Rules Committee. Colors are
Such improvements include without limitation, adcropping up that are not on the paint palette for
ditions, modifications and alterations to exterior
example there is one front door that is black.
residential dwellings. Upon completion of the work,
the Architectural Committee or its appointed repI want to remind homeowners that if the exterior resentative may inspect any improvement for which
is painted with colors that are not on the apapproval of plans was required.
proved palette, the homeowner may have to remove the modification/painting at his/her cost.
The Architectural Committee does not seek to restrict individual creativity or personal preferences,
In particular, under legal agreements signed by
but rather to assure continuity in design that will
the homeowner at the time the home was purpreserve the appearance of the community.
chased, any color of paint used for repainting your
house must adhere to the painting palette as established by Home Owner Association regulations. If you are planning to make ANY exterior imAny proposed changes to the original colors of the provements to your home including re-painting,
landscape changes and modifications, please rehouse (including doors, shutters and iron work)
member to submit an architectural application to
must be approved by the ARC. Should an owner
the Association. PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
proceed and paint any part of the house without
of any exterior modification, approval from the
prior approval and the colors that are used are
Architectural Committee is required.
subsequently found to be unacceptable by the
ARC and the Home Owners Association (HOA),
the colors must be changed under HOA rules to
Architectural applications forms may be obtained
palette colors at homeowner expense.
from The Walters Management Company by calling
Lee Leibenson or Karin Harrison at 858-576Living in a planned community such as Vistamar at 5557. Completed applications should be returned
San Pacifico Association offers many privileges as to The Walters Management Company at 9665
well as imposing certain restrictions. Vistamar has Chesapeake Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, CA
been developed for the mutual benefit of all mem- 92123.
bers. In order to preserve the value, desirability,
San Pacifico
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Santalina President’s Message
By Gary Powell
I hope everyone had a successful 2006 and are ready
to start a great 2007. Thanks for everyone’s cooperation with our move to the new management company.
Since Bruner & Rosi are located in Carlsbad it makes
everything much easier. Thank you to everyone who had
lights put up for the holidays. It makes Santalina look
very festive.
Just a few quick notes to start out
the New Year. Please remember
that any communication regarding
the association or you would like to
address to the Board of Directors
should be in writing and forwarded
to the management company for
proper distribution and handling. Not one member of
the Board can make a decision. All matters must be
reviewed by the full board and there must be a majority vote for any action to take place. Any information
requiring a board decision will be discussed at the
regular quarterly board meeting. Any decisions that
are made outside of a meeting will require a unanimous
consent by all board members.
Also if you would like to submit an architectural
change request or report a violation of the association's governing documents, please contact the management company and a form will be sent to you for
completion. Please return all completed forms to the management
company and the information will be
forwarded to the board of directors
for their review.
We still seem to be having a problem with parking. If you have questions please contact the management company or refer to the Rules and Regulations. To
summarize, the CC&R’s states, any vehicles parked in
the spaces after eleven PM must display a placard, be
it a 3rd car or a quest permit.
Carlsbad’s “New Village Arts Theatre”
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!
The permitting process has taken a bit longer than anticipated, so New Village Arts (NVA) has made some changes
to the beginning of the 2007 Season. Crimes of the
Heart and Three Sisters will now open at the Studio
Space at Jazzercise, Inc. (2460 Impala Drive, Carlsbad).
The new theatre space in Carlsbad Village will open on
April 7th with the west coast premiere of John Patrick
Shanley's Sailor's Song. Season passes will still be good
for all five shows of the season. Season passes are $75
per person. Just to clear up any confusion:
Crimes of the Heart: Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize Winning
Sailor's Song: Opens April 7th and runs thru April 29th at
New Village Arts Theatre: 2787 B State Street, Carlsbad
Village.
True West: Opens June 16th and runs thru July 8th at
New Village Arts Theatre: 2787 B State Street, Carlsbad
Village.
The sixth annual Free Shakespeare: Julius Caesar: Opens
August 9th and runs thru August 19th at New Village Arts
Theatre: 2787 B State Street in Carlsbad Village.
Stay tuned as NVA creates a fabulous new home in Carlsbad Village!
Comic Drama Opens February 10th and runs thru March
18 at the Studio Space at Jazzercise, Inc. (2460 Impala
Drive, Carlsbad).
Three Sisters: Anton Chekhov's World Masterpiece
Opens February 17th and runs in repertory with Crimes of
the Heart thru March 18 at the Studio Space at Jazzercise, Inc (2460 Impala Drive, Carlsbad).
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San Pacifico
Letters to the Editor
Note: These are contributions by readers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
San Pacifico Community Association or the Breeze. Letters may be edited.
THE RESCUE. Not a day goes by that I don't go to the beach, and near the Ocean for my daily dose of wonder and
enjoyment. On New Years Eve, walking at the edge of steep cliffs, I observed a rather tall bird sitting almost motionlessly, also watching the Ocean.
It seemed to be in a good condition as his feet and wings were all there, yet, it hardly moved. Other smaller
birds, mainly gulls, came to sit close to it, coming and going, hardly taking any notice of him.
I presumed it was a cormorant, and it was. Obviously the bird was not well. I stayed around to watch him.
Was there anything I could do to help him? No, I could not.
An older couple came by carrying a blanket. They told me they had seen the bird sitting there these last
three days and they went on to tell me 'there is help on the way' as the wildlife Assist Volunteers had been contacted'. I was impressed, happy that these volunteers exist.
Soon a car carrying a roomy birdcage, drew up. A gentleman jumped out, approached the cormorant who did
not resist as he was quickly put in a blanket - took it to the car and inside the cage and on “to San Diego for examination and care," as I was told.
I am happy to add that the gentleman, who hopefully saved the sick bird's life, was no other then one of the
people, who live in our area. I do not know if he wants me to mention his name. I am impressed he used his family holiday time to take care of a needy bird. I felt my lonely New Years Eve had been celebrated. Long ago, Darwin said, “The
love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man."
Elisabeth Nicholson
Sometimes it is worth a few minutes to warn fellow homeowners of a bad situation suffered by another homeowner.
This article is just such a lesson to all.
A couple of weeks before Thanksgiving we awakened to the sound of rushing water downstairs. The rubber
piping from our water filter system to the refrigerator water/ice system had burst. There was a couple of inches of
water that had already flowed from the kitchen to the dining room, back bedroom and laundry room that was making
it's way down the entry hallway to the living room.
My husband and I spent over an hour sweeping water out the back door and calling a flood specialist company. It took 5
days with 5 dehumidifiers and 7-9 blowers to get the water dried out of the house. Not only were the base boards a
total loss, the drywall had to be cut up about one foot. The carpet and pad was a loss. We estimate the total loss to be
between $30 - $40,000. The best part is that our homeowner's carrier, Auto Club, has been really great.
Lessons we'd like to pass on to our neighbors:
1. We learned that our water pressure coming in to the house was over 105 psi. It should be less than 70. Our
toilets are made to withstand 70.
2. The water cut off valve and regulator located in our garage was shot. When we tried to turn the cut
off valve off, it broke off due to rust and corrosion. These valves (we have now learned) should be bested and replaced
regularly -- at least every couple of years. We should all be testing the cut off valve and regulator and you should be
very aware that the pressure is much more than it should be.
3. There are inexpensive detector valves that detect when a pipe has burst, that will automatically shut off
your water. We replaced all the valves in the laundry room and kitchen. We also replaced the rubber tubing that Culligan used to a metal pipeline.
Dear neighbors, if you haven't tested yours or replaced it, please do so now. You could avoid a terrible situation such
as the one we suffered. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to call us at 760-929-9790.
Alex & Ellen Vinck, Capstan Drive
San Pacifico
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skip issue and then can re-run ad. Must request the Breeze to re-run.
2. Home Business/Service/for Sale Items – $2 for first column-line, $1
ea. additional line, up to 5 lines.
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HOMEOWNERS NOTICE
For questions/comments related to the Master Association (pool/
recreation area), Oceanwalk, and Vistamar, contact Lee Liebenson, The Walters Management Co., 858-576-5557 [email protected]
For questions / comments related to Santander and San Sebastian, contact Rich Jabczynski, N.N Jaeschke, 800-448-7601
[email protected]
For questions/comments related to Santalina, contact Debbie
Myrick, Bruner & Rosi Management, 760-603-9404
www.brunerrosimgt.com
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way an endorsement of the products or services being offered. The
Association has not researched the validity and accuracy of any of the
claims being made in these advertisements or investigated the businesses
making these advertisements.
All ads must be either emailed or mailed/delivered to San Pacifico
Breeze, 7420 Magellan St., Carlsbad, CA 92011. For chargeable ads,
include check payable to San Pacifico Community Association.
Thanks for everyone that has sent us newsworthy articles... Keep them
coming! Remember, just email us at [email protected]
Your Newsletter Staff for this Issue:
Co-Chair: Ike Berger, Dale E. Ordas
San Pacifico
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