Del Mar Times 4.26.12

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Residential Customer Del Mar CA, 92014 ECRWSS

Volume XVI, Issue 17

www.delmartimes.net

Meet the Chefs of Del Mar

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April 26, 2012 Published Weekly

One Paseo draft EIR comment deadline extended to May 29 Project pro and con debate continues

■ Professor/ scientist shares proof of God’s existence in book. Page 8

BY KAREN BILLING A sizeable draft environmental impact report (EIR) on proposed development One Paseo has been circulating for nearly a month as Kilroy Realty continues its efforts to create a “Main Street” for Carmel Valley. The EIR gives the opportunity for people to weigh in on what it might mean for the community. “We’re focusing on working with the local planning board and community to make sure the plan that moves forward is something that is embraced,” Robert Little, vice president of development at Kilroy Realty said. The city has extended the comment deadline to May 29 and the plan will be discussed locally at the Carmel Valley Community Planning Board at its meeting tonight (April 26) and at the subcommittee level.

S ■ In ‘iDisorder,’ professor tackles technology obsession. Page B1

ixteen Del Mar restaurants participated in the 2012 Meet the Chefs of Del Mar event April 22 at the Hilton Del Mar. All proceeds from the event support Casa de Amparo’s programs and services for abused, neglected and at-risk children throughout San Diego County. (Above) Garry Weddle and chef Ian Espanol represent Sbicca restaurant. (Right) San Diego Chargers head athletic trainer James Collins helps auctioneer Pierre Charmouson with the raffle. See page B16. PHOTO: JON CLARK

■ Miracle League of San Diego’s Home Run Derby a big hit. Page B13

SEE EIR, PAGE 6

DM school district may place general obligation bond on November ballot

DMUSD looks at locations for Childcare Development Center BY KAREN BILLING The Del Mar Union School District presented four options, both short and long term, for a new location for the Childcare Development Center (CDC) at a special workshop on April 19. In option A, the CDC/preschool location would remain at Sycamore Ridge, shifting the classes to the separate child care building. Option B would be to relocate the CDC/special education preschool (3-5 year olds) to Ashley Falls and option C would be to relocate the

Little said they anticipate a lot of comments and they will have to address them all to move on with the process but said they are very excited to be at this point. “It’s a lot of work but we’re very happy because the whole CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) process is the critical part to getting the project moving,” Little said. One Paseo is planned for the lot on El Camino Real and Del Mar Heights at 1,857,440 square feet of development. There will be 270,000 square feet of commercial retail, 557,440 square feet of commercial office, a 100,000-square-foot hotel and 608 multi-family residential units. There will be a total of 4,809 parking spaces throughout the project in underground parking, one

infant/toddler and age 2’s to Ashley Falls. The one long-term option presented was to construct a new permanent building at a school site, a cost of $4-6 million. The board is expected to hear a recommendation from staff on their preferred option at the April 23 meeting. The CDC moved to Sycamore Ridge from the old Ninth Street district office two years ago on a tem-

SEE CHILDCARE, PAGE 27

School board set to vote on authorization of feasibility study BY KAREN BILLING The Del Mar Union School District is considering putting a general obligation bond on the November ballot. The board held a workshop on April 19 at Ocean Air School to hear a presentation from the Dolinka Group on the necessary steps in the GO bond process. Preliminary financing analysis showed a bond worth an estimated $59 million over 16 years, with $16 million being available in 2013. The cost of the bond is limited to a maximum of $30 annually per

$100,000 of assessed property value. “We want to make sure taxpayers pay as little as possible and get as much as they possibly can,” said Benjamin Dolinka, president of the Dolinka Group. The district’s project list must be specified in the bond measure and it requires 55 percent approval from the voters. At its April 25 meeting, the board will vote on authorizing a district-wide feasibility study on the potential GO bond and the district could move forward on a tight timeline leading to the election. The feasibility survey would be out in May and the results present-

SEE BOND, PAGE 27

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