glorietta bay …the jewel in coronado’s crown… a presentation for the staff of the city of...
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Glorietta Bay…the jewel in Coronado’s crown…
A presentation for the Staff of the City of Coronado
January 23, 2013
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Why Are We Here?
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“Economic Engine”
“Notice of Preparation of Draft EIR for the CYC Redevelopment
Project” July 2009
Port of San Diego website
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Why Are We Here?
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• HERITAGE • EDUCATION • PUBLIC ACCESS • RESTORATION • PRESERVATION • PROTECTION •
Why Are We Here?
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• HERITAGE • EDUCATION • PUBLIC ACCESS • RESTORATION • PRESERVATION • PROTECTION •
Why Are We Here?
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Presentation to Blair – Dec 10th
1. Glorietta Bay Background
2. CYC Proposal
3. Pierhead Line / Federal Law
4. Public Trust Doctrine
5. Coastal Act
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The basic question…
As a member of the City Staff, what should YOU know about Glorietta Bay?
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Outline
1. Glorietta Bay Heritage– Really “Coronado’s Heritage”
– The center of Coronado activity until WWII
2. Public Access Today– Progressively degraded over the last 50 years
3. Relevant Laws and Guidance– Federal and State
4. Recommendations For the Future…
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“Public Access” Definition
1. Access to the water from the shoreline– “Visual” access—preserving views
– “Physical” access—to and into the water
2. Access to the water from the water– Requires limiting “Impacts to Navigation”
– Understanding laws related to the “Pierhead Line”
IMPORTANT !
1. Glorietta Bay Heritage- the center of Coronado activity before World War II -
Glorietta Bay is where it all started, and for good reason…
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Elisha and Hampton…
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Elisha and Hampton…
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Hotel del Coronado Boathouse - 1887
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Hotel del Coronado - 1888(nearing completion)
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“Bathing in the Pacific”
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The Front of the Hotel - 1888
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Glorietta Bay circa 1890
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John D Spreckels ~1900
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Spreckels’ Mansion (on the left)Tent City (on the right)
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Tent City
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Boathouse and Tent City
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Boardwalk and Dancing Pavilion
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Tent City Waterfront Activity
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Children’s Pool
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Swimming Races
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Swimming Races
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Real Estate Map
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San Diego Rowing Club 1888-1980
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San Diego Yacht Club - 1923
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Glorietta Bay - 1936
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Approximately 1955?
2. Public Access Today- progressively degraded over the last 50 years -
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Public Access Today
All the way around the perimeter:
• from the Golf Course property: – shoreline access very difficult / impossible
• from the City of Coronado property: – long concrete wall prevents water access
• from the Coronado Yacht Club leasehold: – perimeter entirely fenced
– “Private Club” & “No Trespassing” signs
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No convenient access to the golf course shoreline.
No public shoreline access at the Yacht Club. Long concrete wall blocks
water access from City of Coronado property.
Shoreline 100% Choked
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City of Coronado Access
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Coronado Yacht Club Access
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Golf Course Access
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New “Shoreline”: Privately Owned!
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New “Shoreline”: Privately Owned!
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Mission Bay, by comparison…
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In the context of SD Bay as a whole
The only natural “bay within the bay”
A5 is still the #1 preferred “destination” for local boaters.