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Chargers official nixes possible new stadium site south of 52: mayor Sanders schedules meeting Aug. 2 with supes.

Publication: San Diego Business Journal
Publication Date: 31-JUL-06
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Chargers official nixes possible new stadium site south of 52: mayor Sanders schedules meeting Aug. 2 with supes.(San Diego Chargers)

Article Excerpt
As the Chargers look around the county for stadium sites, the best place may be right up the block from Qualcomm Stadium, their current field in Mission Valley.

County Supervisor Ron Roberts said a 200-acre site, just south of state Route 52 and east of Interstate 15, would allow the construction of both a new stadium and commercial development, something the current site around Qualcomm probably cannot handle.

But even more significantly, once a new stadium is completed, 39-year-old Qualcomm would be razed to free 166 acres for what the city deems is its best use, Roberts said.

"This is important enough, and there's enough potential here to have a real win-win for taxpayers and win for fans. We ought to be looking at it," he said.

In addition to the stadium, Roberts said the site would be a good place for new car dealerships, similar to Car Country Carlsbad along Interstate 5.

The Chargers have been seeking to...

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