DATE: October 13, 2016
SUBJECT:
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CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF AN APPEALABLE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE SHELTER ISLAND BOAT LAUNCH FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The San Diego Unified Port District (District), as the project proponent, proposes the repair, maintenance, and replacement of the Shelter Island Boat Launch Facility (SIBLF) which includes the boat launch ramp, jetties and public walkways, gangways, and floating docks, and minor improvements to the kayak launching area, restrooms, and parking adjacent to the restrooms (collectively, "Project"). The Project is located at 2210 Shelter Island Drive in the City of San Diego (Attachment A, Location Maps).
SIBLF is a free public boat launch facility and one of the most heavily used public boat launch facilities in San Diego Bay, with approximately 50,000 boat launches per year. SIBLF was originally constructed in 1956 with upgrades in 1976 and 2005. SIBLF is in need of repairs because of the corrosive and wearing actions of seawater and heavy use by boaters. Also, due to the increased use over time and the use of larger recreational boats, SIBLF has been experiencing congestion and delays when boats launch at the facility. This is further exacerbated during low tide events were basin access is extremely limited.
A Port Master Plan Amendment (PMPA) was processed for the Project; the PMPA certification process was completed on September 8, 2016. Pursuant to the District's Coastal Development Permit (CDP) Regulations and the California Coastal Act, the Project requires issuance of an appealable CDP. As conditioned, the Project is consistent with the certified Port Master Plan (PMP) and Chapters 3 and 8 of the Coastal Act.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing issuance of an appealable Coastal Development Permit for the Shelter Island Boat Launch Facility Improvements Proj...
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