To anyone that shops at the Encinitas Sprouts and used the in and out driveway on Encinitas Blvd to enter the shopping area. The city council gave more power to the traffic commission to make changes to vehicle lane width (now 10 feet wide instead of the required 12 feet), in addition to closing off and moving entrances and exits that have served the community for 20 years. The Sprouts left turn entrance and exit on Encinitas Blvd has been closed with yellow markings and bollards. Be aware that the Sheriff's department is ticketing people who try to make a left hand turn now blocked out of Sprouts that was previously a legal turn before the traffic commission approval of changes. In one week 26 tickets were issued. The cost of a ticket citation is approximately $275.
^^^ Useful post above regarding the left (Westbound) turn out of the North entrance/exit to Sprouts center.
I'm not sure how accurate this is (I've been out of town for a few weeks) but will check accuracy tomorrow.
Notwithstanding the ticketing f***ery, this is a long time coming.
That left turn is worthless and crying out to be banished forever (like the guy named Levin who is one of the more useless local elected officials).
It sucks I know. I do hate it but considering the intergalactic exploding of the traffic volumes at that particular spec on the planet along with the massive high density developments some other useless elected officials are approving and planning it makes sense.
If the 10ft from 12ft lane width is accurate then expect more accidents, expect higher insurance premiums due to those accidents. Once again when dim witted fools are voted in to government, expect the worst, you will get it. Simply look to the State of California government for a insanity check.
One can look at the State of CA or they can look at the current Council. What they said to get elected is not even close to what they are doing. Blakespears family owns a lot of land in Encinitas. However, most of the time, she does not recuse herself from things she should be recusing herself for. Add the rabid cycling crowd to the mix and you a have a recipe of disaster. It's very true that the Plannng Dept rubber stamps anything developers want. Just do a CPRA request for a project and you will see what I mean. In fact, look at the upcoming planning commission agenda and you will see staff recommends every single one of the things on the agenda. I don't remember a time when the planning staff went against a developer. And if they did, the Council sure doesn't. I guess free trips and other benefits are just too much to not take advantage of. BTW, is this site still run by W.C. It doesn't seem to change topics lately.
This city is no longer about the residents who live here and the people who created it to reflect a quality community that was safe, family oriented and thoughtful of the environment.
Many of the developers are from out of town like the new owners of the Desert Rose project now called Loden (you know, the one that Marco got through).
There are still many unresolved issues like the landslide that was covered up. When asked for the specific disclosure of language that developers would have to give to customers,Roy Sapau said that it was not available. Developers are very complimentary of themselves despite a number of lawsuits for building defects and other legal issues that the Orange County developers have demonstrated over the years.
Who will protect the new owners of these houses when the Planning Department lowers standards and refuses to issue citations when they are in violation of OSHA and other building standards? Several homeowners in the Desert Rose area had to sue developer Bob Booker for building defects in his projects, and those residents felt that the City was part of the problem.
I hope that people who are looking at a new home do their research on developers before they make the biggest purchase of their lives. Ask anyone who has had to sue for building defects, and most will tell you that they wish that had never bought the house with defects in the first place.
We watched a house being built that was purchased. The low grade of lumber used made Home Depot's look like high quality, when in fact, it is low. The place was mainly preformed trusses, many of which didn't mesh together well. They just slammed more nails into them to make them stick. Miter cuts were sloppy and often mismatched; a lack of craftsmanship was clearly evident. Trash was dumped down pipes, which later caused plumbing issues. There were issues with the doors not working right and plumbing fixtures malfunctioned within a couple of years. Needless to say, the modern construction methods are all about speed in finishing, using cheap components and hiring the marginally qualified. Pride of workmanship may have died in the 1950's.
This is not about building methods but about developers who are repeat offenders and an Engineering Department that pushes through dangerous projects and a Planning Deptment that does not issue citations after neighbors report the problems or ask for paperwork and permits that are written days after the work has been completed.
This is about a City that lowers standards for developers at the expense of the buyers who get stuck with these million dollar shacks. I would caution anyone who is looking to buy a house in Encinitas to do a search on lawsuits, the lawyers who represent builders, and violtions against their licenses. People should go the to Secretary of State website and find out about the LLC's owned by developers and get a picture of their financial sustainability. Potential buyers should do research on Encinitas planners and engineers on sites like this one and go back and watch Planning Commission and City Council meetings in which evidence about developments is often found on tape before they buy a new house in Encinitas. Buyer beware is always a good idea, but it is especially true when shopping for a new house in Encinitas.
The council is beholden to the Planning Department and to developers, so anyone looking for a new house in Encinitas is on his or her own after signing on the dotted line.
Building methods reflect on the reliability and integrity of a developer - shoddy work = shoddy developer. The building industry is rushing to build as much as possible under the phony "affordable housing law" before the recession hits. 2020 could be a tough year for this industry and everyone else. There should be a growth moratorium until resources/infrastructure catches up with what is already built. A recession is going to accomplish that the hard way.
Devlopers who are sued for breach of contract by their contractors, who run into financial problems and who are sued for building defects are in the case of some local density bonus builders, the same people. They often have the main goal of extracting money from others and diverting it into their own pockets. They trim corners in every way possible because the City lets them get away with it.
Buyers looking to purchase homes should research beyond company generated marketing claims. They need to research lawsuits and read the reviews of actual purchasers who say things like, "Buyer beware!" and give one and two star ratings complaining of poor quality and dishonesty on the part of sales people. There are many choices of new home builders in Encinitas now, so buyers beware!
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DeleteWhat is that? A KKK member on a surfboard? None of this makes any sense.
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DeleteTo anyone that shops at the Encinitas Sprouts and used the in and out driveway on Encinitas Blvd to enter the shopping area.
ReplyDeleteThe city council gave more power to the traffic commission to make changes to vehicle lane width (now 10 feet wide instead of the required 12 feet), in addition to closing off and moving entrances and exits that have served the community for 20 years.
The Sprouts left turn entrance and exit on Encinitas Blvd has been closed with yellow markings and bollards.
Be aware that the Sheriff's department is ticketing people who try to make a left hand turn now blocked out of Sprouts that was previously a legal turn before the traffic commission approval of changes.
In one week 26 tickets were issued. The cost of a ticket citation is approximately $275.
^^^ Useful post above regarding the left (Westbound) turn out of the North entrance/exit to Sprouts center.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure how accurate this is (I've been out of town for a few weeks) but will check accuracy tomorrow.
Notwithstanding the ticketing f***ery, this is a long time coming.
That left turn is worthless and crying out to be banished forever (like the guy named Levin who is one of the more useless local elected officials).
It sucks I know. I do hate it but considering the intergalactic exploding of the traffic volumes at that particular spec on the planet along with the massive high density developments some other useless elected officials are approving and planning it makes sense.
If the 10ft from 12ft lane width is accurate then expect more accidents, expect higher insurance premiums due to those accidents. Once again when dim witted fools are voted in to government, expect the worst, you will get it. Simply look to the State of California government for a insanity check.
ReplyDeleteOne can look at the State of CA or they can look at the current Council. What they said to get elected is not even close to what they are doing. Blakespears family owns a lot of land in Encinitas. However, most of the time, she does not recuse herself from things she should be recusing herself for. Add the rabid cycling crowd to the mix and you a have a recipe of disaster. It's very true that the Plannng Dept rubber stamps anything developers want. Just do a CPRA request for a project and you will see what I mean. In fact, look at the upcoming planning commission agenda and you will see staff recommends every single one of the things on the agenda. I don't remember a time when the planning staff went against a developer. And if they did, the Council sure doesn't. I guess free trips and other benefits are just too much to not take advantage of. BTW, is this site still run by W.C. It doesn't seem to change topics lately.
ReplyDeleteThis city is no longer about the residents who live here and the people who created it to reflect a quality community that was safe, family oriented and thoughtful of the environment.
ReplyDeleteMany of the developers are from out of town like the new owners of the Desert Rose project now called Loden (you know, the one that Marco got through).
There are still many unresolved issues like the landslide that was covered up. When asked for the specific disclosure of language that developers would have to give to customers,Roy Sapau said that it was not available. Developers are very complimentary of themselves despite a number of lawsuits for building defects and other legal issues that the Orange County developers have demonstrated over the years.
Who will protect the new owners of these houses when the Planning Department lowers standards and refuses to issue citations when they are in violation of OSHA and other building standards?
Several homeowners in the Desert Rose area had to sue developer Bob Booker for building defects in his projects, and those residents felt that the City was part of the problem.
I hope that people who are looking at a new home do their research on developers before they make the biggest purchase of their lives. Ask anyone who has had to sue for building defects, and most will tell you that they wish that had never bought the house with defects in the first place.
We watched a house being built that was purchased. The low grade of lumber used made Home Depot's look like high quality, when in fact, it is low. The place was mainly preformed trusses, many of which didn't mesh together well. They just slammed more nails into them to make them stick. Miter cuts were sloppy and often mismatched; a lack of craftsmanship was clearly evident. Trash was dumped down pipes, which later caused plumbing issues. There were issues with the doors not working right and plumbing fixtures malfunctioned within a couple of years. Needless to say, the modern construction methods are all about speed in finishing, using cheap components and hiring the marginally qualified. Pride of workmanship may have died in the 1950's.
DeleteThis is not about building methods but about developers who are repeat offenders and an Engineering Department that pushes through dangerous projects and a Planning Deptment that does not issue citations after neighbors report the problems or ask for paperwork and permits that are written days after the work has been completed.
DeleteThis is about a City that lowers standards for developers at the expense of the buyers who get stuck with these million dollar shacks. I would caution anyone who is looking to buy a house in Encinitas to do a search on lawsuits, the lawyers who represent builders, and violtions against their licenses. People should go the to Secretary of State website and find out about the LLC's owned by developers and get a picture of their financial sustainability. Potential buyers should do research on Encinitas planners and engineers on sites like this one and go back and watch Planning Commission and City Council meetings in which evidence about developments is often found on tape before they buy a new house in Encinitas. Buyer beware is always a good idea, but it is especially true when shopping for a new house in Encinitas.
The council is beholden to the Planning Department and to developers, so anyone looking for a new house in Encinitas is on his or her own after signing on the dotted line.
Building methods reflect on the reliability and integrity of a developer - shoddy work = shoddy developer. The building industry is rushing to build as much as possible under the phony "affordable housing law" before the recession hits. 2020 could be a tough year for this industry and everyone else. There should be a growth moratorium until resources/infrastructure catches up with what is already built. A recession is going to accomplish that the hard way.
ReplyDeleteDevlopers who are sued for breach of contract by their contractors, who run into financial problems and who are sued for building defects are in the case of some local density bonus builders, the same people. They often have the main goal of extracting money from others and diverting it into their own pockets. They trim corners in every way possible because the City lets them get away with it.
ReplyDeleteBuyers looking to purchase homes should research beyond company generated marketing claims. They need to research lawsuits and read the reviews of actual purchasers who say things like, "Buyer beware!" and give one and two star ratings complaining of poor quality and dishonesty on the part of sales people. There are many choices of new home builders in Encinitas now, so buyers beware!
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