City Council to hear Bird Rock Station Project Members with the organization No Third Story sent out letters asking La Jollans for donations to help their cause to stop a project called Bird Rock Station slated to go before San Diego City Council on Oct. 14. After community groups and residents voted against the project, City of San Diego Planning Commissioners voted 4-0 in favor of Bird Rock Station last July. Opponents say the three-story mixed-use project at 5702 La Jolla Blvd. will “bust La Jolla’s PDO.” “Because City Council votes are often more politically motivated than merit-based, part of our effort includes preparing for a possible lawsuit in case the council approves the project,” the group’s letter says. Steve Haskins, attorney for the watchdog group La Jollans for Clean Government, said he is the lawyer for No Third Story and is aware of the letter. Bird Rock Station architect Chris Richards said the project continues along the city’s process smoothly, and the public’s cries are unfounded because the design is well within the area’s 30-foot height limit, he said. The project is not breaking the area’s PDO, according to Richards. “How do you bust something that’s already broken? There’s three stories all around,” Richards said. During July’s planning commission meeting, many residents spoke against the project but many residents stepped up in favor of the project. “I’d like to speak in favor of the project,” said Tom Sanger, Bird Rock resident, during July’s meeting. “The developer has made adjustments to the design. It has more open space and it has more parking. I’d like to see this project done. Bird Rock is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance right now.” Other community members say three stories will create a precedent that will destroy Bird Rock’s character. Richards said project architect Mark Lyon was unavailable for comment. For more information about No Third Story, go to www.nothirdstory.org. For more information about the City of San Diego Planning Commission, go to www.sandiego.gov/planning-commission. Taste of LJ will benefit high school The 10th annual Taste of La Jolla is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to sample special dishes from 20 La Jolla restaurants on a walking tour of Village eateries. Tickets, which are $40 in advance or $45 at the door, benefit La Jolla High School through its foundation, which makes up shortfalls in the school’s budget and tackles special campus projects. Tickets are available at the Foundation of La Jolla High School office on campus, 750 Nautilus St., or from foundation members. For information, call (858) 551-1250. In related news, the annual Splash Bash celebration will take place Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at La Jolla High’s Coggan Family Aquatic Complex, 800 Nautilus St. The afternoon features water games, an open swim, refreshments and live music. There will also be an opportunity to buy commemorative tiles to raise funds for the pool. Call (858) 456-0945.