Terramar Area Coastal Improvements Project

Suggested permit parking in the Terramar neighborhood to prevent beachgoers from clogging residential streets if parking spots are lost, and raised concerns about narrow street turns.

Expressed deep concern over losing 55% of parking on Carlsbad Boulevard, noting that R-2 zoning on the west side doubles the density and parking need for residents and visitors.

Stated that sidewalks on the east side are rarely used and would negatively impact properties, and warned that removing west-side parking would flood narrow residential streets with parked cars.

Argued that pedestrian volume does not justify eight-foot sidewalks and urged the city to preserve coastal access and parking, treating coastal zones differently from inland master-planned areas.

Supported repaving and restriping Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road, but opposed sidewalks due to the loss of 34 parking spots and requested better drainage management and neighborhood repaving.

Shared architectural observations on cross-sections, questioned the impact on sloping driveways and center turn lanes, and noted speeding and exhaust noise issues.

Advocated for speed humps to slow down speeding cars and motorcycles, and noted tight conditions on residential streets like Cerezo Drive.

Expressed concern that sidewalks near Tierra del Oro would remove historic bougainvillea, drop grade levels relative to backyards, and compromise privacy and security.

Questioned the necessity and cost of the sidewalk project, the scope in relation to the old power plant, and supported Option 1 to preserve coastal parking.

Highlighted safety issues with fast traffic on the boulevard, the need for pedestrian crosswalk improvements, and the importance of fixing beach stairwells.

Speaking for Surfrider Foundation, supported Option 1 to protect longboard surf parking and coastal access, noting that removing 23+ spots would significantly harm public access.

Shared long-term residency perspective, noting that parking and beach access friction began when the public staircase was installed, and warned against environmental bluff impacts.

Reiterated concerns about drag-strip speeds on Carlsbad Boulevard, the lack of speed enforcement, and the dangers of wide sidewalks backing into residential driveways.