Comments on Leucadia Blog: My Letter to the Coast News

Wow-This is the first time Lynn has nothing to say...

2009-01-10T23:26:49.839-08:00

Wow-

This is the first time Lynn has nothing to say. I guess she can't figure out why she doesn't like roundabouts.

Maybe after thinking about it she realized they are much better than a signal or a stop sign.

Cool Lynn. I am glad to see you can learn why some newer things are better than the way cities have been doing them in the past.

Dear Lynn,Most people know that I5 was built for c...

2009-01-10T08:55:47.841-08:00

Dear Lynn,

Most people know that I5 was built for commuters and interstate traffic in the late sixties. The ol'101 than became a local road. We would like our local main street to accommodate all the users and interest of the community including a large canopy, landscaping, safe walkways and bike lanes for a walkable leucadia and ample street parking for a successful business corridor.

The existing hwy101 street was designed for 70mph speeds and is too wide. The 2nd northbound lane is not needed for traffic capacity and is just a waste of tax dollars, increases impervious areas to increase runoff, decreases area for landscapiing, trees, bike lanes and walkways and other items that are a higher priority than having an unnecessary 2nd lane serving only Carlsbad and not Encinitas Residents.

You seem to be uneducated on the subject. May I suggest that you try and learn about the topic before venting. People may give you more respect.

I also like Roundabouts more than traffic signals and stop signs. Your hatred to roundabouts baffles me. As a final request, will you please explain why you hate roundabouts so much?

Lynn-Wrong again. The participants of all the pub...

2009-01-09T22:25:26.215-08:00

Lynn-

Wrong again. The participants of all the public workshops have always supported the roundabout over the other alternatives which are signals or stop signs.

I know you cannot get that through your thick skull. But if you could, you would understand that most people prefer roundabouts to stop signs or signals because they are safer, more efficient, better for the environment, and look much better.

We know you hate roundabouts for whatever reason, but most people actually like them. I am one of them.

I think the roundabouts throughout town work great. Please tell us why you hate roundabouts so much.

PS: The Coast News does not have an "opposition" ...

2009-01-09T21:31:42.763-08:00

PS: The Coast News does not have an "opposition" bias, but prints letters it receives that are within 300 words or less.

I noticed more letters to the editor in this week's Coast News, but none were about the Streetscape Project, either pro or against Alternative No. 4, which is still flawed.

The majority of residents and business owners have shown by signatures on petitions and by filling out surveys, that we do not want five roundabouts in just over 2 miles, and we are not in favor of changing a major highway artery to only one lane going northbound.

My property tax bill says I live in Leucadia. The...

2009-01-09T21:28:14.721-08:00

My property tax bill says I live in Leucadia. The North 101 Streetscape project defines Leucadia as stretching from A Street to La Costa Avenue.

Here's my letter to the editor in the following week's Coast News, from January 2, 2009:

The majority of residents support beautifying North 101 in Leucadia, Contrary to JP’s letter, we aren’t afraid of change. We don’t have to sacrifice majority concerns for special interests, a few business owners paying low property taxes.

To suggest it’s either one of the currently proposed alternatives, or declaring Leucadia blighted, and foisting a redevelopment agency upon us, is a fallacious argument. Leucadians don’t have to be manipulated by fear.

The only public input at the last workshop at Encinitas City Hall was the survey, which showed a strong majority supported none of the proposed alternatives. When Bob Nanninga called out advocating planting native species, he was “shouted down;” public speakers weren’t allowed. Additionally, over 450 signatures on petitions at Leucadia Glass and Sub Palace against roundabouts shouldn’t be discounted.

Business owners want more parking; this shouldn’t come from the general fund. I saw no mention on the survey or any of the petitions re blocking Leucadia Blvd. Alternative One would have required cutting down most of our canopy, then “restoring” it. Only at the last workshop was Alternative Four presented, which still mandates five roundabouts and three narrow lanes.

Five roundabouts in just over two miles would necessitate private property encroachment, as admitted by Peder Norby, 101 Czar. We aren’t in favor of limiting northbound traffic on Highway 101 to one lane and narrowing all three lanes. We can slow traffic by enforcing the existing speed limit. More stop signs and u-turn lanes could be helpful.

NCTD should be required to provide landscaping along the tracks. The specific plan for Leucadia isn’t now being enforced consistently by providing adequate parking. A few business owners want to stop cut through traffic from I-5. We can slow traffic, also preserving and protecting the canopy without five roundabouts.

Leucadia has it's own zip code 92924 it's not our ...

2009-01-09T16:54:58.810-08:00

Leucadia has it's own zip code 92924 it's not our fault Encinitas uses it.

I think Mike (Dick) and Lynn should hook up. They...

2009-01-09T08:16:24.552-08:00

I think Mike (Dick) and Lynn should hook up. They could become the two most change adverse duos in the history of CA.

Birds of the feather flock together. DoDo Birds that is......

Boy, I bet they'd have one hell of a lot of fun together. Phhhhh....

Mike should have been named Richard, so he would h...

2009-01-08T22:58:46.578-08:00

Mike should have been named Richard, so he would have his appropriate nickname- Dick!

Who gives a shit about a zip code. That’s about a...

2009-01-08T21:14:13.443-08:00

Who gives a shit about a zip code. That’s about as important as an area code. My gosh there is way more to character than numbers.

As an example, I sure love Cardiff.... original architecture.... but the downfall to their awesome ocean views for the hillside is they don't have many big trees.

Leucadia has rolling hills with the Neptune bluff being high enough to block most views unlike Cardiff. As a result, we have way more unique structures and mature landscaping. Big trees are much more common in Leucadia than other parts of Encinitas.
Everyone I talk to says the reason they moved to Leucadia was because they love the unique features of the area and the big trees. Do we need to say more?

So we don't have our own zip code, but what we have is an appreciation for big old trees. which is really more important?

The fire department used one of those remote stink...

2009-01-08T18:12:17.836-08:00

The fire department used one of those remote stinker units on Kerry Miller when he spoke at the podium once. Not too surprising, Kerry was never a hand for such foolishness.

I haven't had a trick shop here since the 70's, Mi...

2009-01-08T18:02:39.061-08:00

I haven't had a trick shop here since the 70's, Mike. But I still have some Poo Poo Cushions. (Remote control ones too!)

If Leucadia was worthwhile for anything except fun...

2009-01-08T17:37:44.275-08:00

If Leucadia was worthwhile for anything except funky motels, car lots, liquor stores, crummy surf shops, rental yards, Mexican food, antique/trick shops, crabby bobs shack, the encinitas post office annex, sevvieleven, Hermies St, Vulcan's apartments, rundown greenhouses, trailer parks they would have their own zip code. But as it is, being called a red-headed step child is a complement.

"I think some people are just born with it. I wond...

2009-01-08T13:24:47.156-08:00

"I think some people are just born with it. I wonder why?"

The trip down the tube can be harrowing for some!

Oh, it's you, Johnny Anonymous. It's been ages! ...

2009-01-08T13:22:39.237-08:00

Oh, it's you, Johnny Anonymous. It's been ages! How have you been?

I use my real name. Do you?

2009-01-08T09:07:13.303-08:00

I use my real name. Do you?

anon 811,Do you support it enough to use your real...

2009-01-08T09:05:11.081-08:00

anon 811,

Do you support it enough to use your real name?

Anon 6:11 am- Why would the City do that when we c...

2009-01-08T07:02:21.607-08:00

Anon 6:11 am- Why would the City do that when we could do so much better?

We don't want Hwy 101 south of Leucadia Blvd. to remain an unsafe bad road. We want the whole area to prosper.

I know the roundabout on Leucadia Blvd. are a major improvement for that street and roundabouts on our main street will realize the same types of benefits of slowing traffic down while keeping the flow moving and increased pedestrian safety. Sorry you don't like them, but over 70% of our community loves them. (You must be one of the 30%).

To ease you pain, just think- Over 70% of the public hate Signals and Stop signs because of the unsafe conditions and senseless stopping that occurs at each intersection. So we have more to be hateful about than you. See- it’s still all good.

Alternative 4 is looking very promising and I am excited to see it through completion.

One thing we probably agree on, the City sure needs to fix that deadtrap intersection at Leucadia Blvd. and Hwy101.

Have your streetscape plan, just don't include rou...

2009-01-08T06:11:51.813-08:00

Have your streetscape plan, just don't include roundabutts or one lane north or diagional parking. And start it at Leucadia Blvd and go north.

The "fear change" talk is accurate. Just go spend...

2009-01-07T21:08:18.654-08:00

The "fear change" talk is accurate. Just go spend a few minutes talking with Lynn Braun.....

actually Lynn lives in Encinitas but claims to be Leucadian and man does she fear change at all costs. I think some people are just born with it. I wonder why?

Nice letter, though disappointing you couldn't hol...

2009-01-07T20:12:00.861-08:00

Nice letter, though disappointing you couldn't hold back the urge to include the "fear change" canard.

"the types of uses"- Oh you mean safer walkway for...

2009-01-07T20:11:30.027-08:00

"the types of uses"- Oh you mean safer walkway for more pedestrians and bike lanes for safe bike rides. Yeah - I support that.

"Alteration of traffic patterns"- Oh yeah. You mean addressing the speeding and unsafe traffic conditions where people die each year. Yeah - I support that.

The streetscape has morphed into more than a beaut...

2009-01-07T18:39:03.782-08:00

The streetscape has morphed into more than a beautification project. The project is designed to transform the types of uses we see in Leucadia and an alteration of the traffic patterns.

The flooding is an engineering issue that could be...

2009-01-07T17:59:53.120-08:00

The flooding is an engineering issue that could be easily solved with the will of the city. The streetscape is a downtown beautification project. Related but not really related.

Well said, J.P.Well hidden, Coast News.

2009-01-07T15:24:37.783-08:00

Well said, J.P.
Well hidden, Coast News.

9:58 - Two vehicles could not pass each other on V...

2009-01-07T11:21:04.731-08:00

9:58 - Two vehicles could not pass each other on Vulcan with out driving through inches of water. (This, of course, sprays any pedestrians in the area.) How is that 1/2 fixed? The city used to send out puddle suckers. I was told by phone that they cost $100 / hour, which was too expensive, so they stopped. And yet, the city has $60M for a soccer park…