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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s process smoothly, and the public\u2019s cries are unfounded because the design is well within the area\u2019s 30-foot height limit, he said. The project is not breaking the area\u2019s PDO, according to Richards. “How do you bust something that\u2019s already broken? There\u2019s three stories all around,” Richards said. During July\u2019s planning commission meeting, many residents spoke against the project but many residents stepped up in favor of the project. “I\u2019d like to speak in favor of the project,” said Tom Sanger, Bird Rock resident, during July\u2019s meeting. “The developer has made adjustments to the design. It has more open space and it has more parking. I\u2019d 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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