Mission Bay Park Master Plan Update: Fiesta Island Amendment (Information) Mission Bay Park Committee October 3, 2017
Tonight s Agenda Introduction & Project Overview Proposed Circulation Changes Overview of Master Plan Amendment Timeline/ Next Steps Q&A
Introduction Fiesta Island Amendment Purpose of Plan Amendment Provide additional naturalized regional recreation opportunities with focused areas for developed parkland Formalize uses and activities already occurring on the Island Address water quality, erosion, and sensitive natural resources Enhance shoreline access
Project Area 485 Acres 4 Subareas o o o o North Central Southeast Southwest Includes the causeway, Tecolote Creek outfall & entrance parking lot Introduction
Introduction Fiesta Island Amendment Process Overview Amend current Mission Bay Park Master Plan Prepare Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Two concept plans for the SW Subarea will be evaluated equally in EIR
Access and Circulation
Overall Circulation - Loop Road Direction
Loop Road Cross-section
Causeway Improvements
Proposed Entry Roundabout (Clockwise)
Intersection without Special Event
Intersection with Special Event
Trails Multi-use Trails (10 ft. hard surface trails) Recreation Trails (4 ft. soft surface) Trail bridges crossing roadways (10 ft.)
Trails Fiesta Island Amendment
Trails Fiesta Island Amendment
Trail Bridges
Overview of Fiesta Island- Master Plan Amendment
Overview of Master Plan Amendment Fiesta Island Amendment Executive Summary/Introduction Updated description of uses - Regional recreation activities, location, acres - Natural resource/preservation areas Revised Access/Circulation recommendations
Overview of Master Plan Amendment Fiesta Island Amendment Land Use Revised overall description of Fiesta Island and detailed description of Options A & B and subareas Modified active recreation expanded sand-oriented uses
Overview of Master Plan Amendment Fiesta Island Amendment Water Use Modified personalized water craft (PWC) trailer parking location Modified beach launching/parking Revised shoreline treatment - removal of dredging along western shoreline New supervised and/or beach swimming area
Overview of Master Plan Amendment Fiesta Island Amendment Environment Expanded wetland restoration and upland habitat - North & Southeast subareas Preservation of Least Tern areas - North subarea & Stony Point Revised Eelgrass enhancement Improved water quality - Drainage towards the inward of the Island - Controlled hydraulic connections at causeway
Overview of Master Plan Amendment Fiesta Island Amendment Access and Circulation Changed loop roadway direction Incorporated a roundabout Enhanced trails-bike & pedestrian safety/access improvements New parking areas
South Shores and Fiesta Island Includes a detailed description of uses by subarea (type/intensity/location) Revised detailed recommendations: - Circulation: causeway, roadway, trails - Supervised swimming beach (Option A) - Large group picnic facilities - Beachfront parking - Sand recreation - Primitive camping - Signage and entryway monumentation - Dog off-leash areas Overview of Master Plan Amendment
Timeline and Next Steps
Mission Bay Park Master Plan Update: Fiesta Island Amendment (Information) Mission Bay Park Committee October 3, 2017 www.fiestaislandamendment.com
Additional Slides for Q&A
Project Team City of San Diego-Planning Department Robin Shifflet Park Planning Section Leader Clark Taylor Park Designer Consultant Team PlaceWorks Lead Consultant Planning, Design, Environmental KTU+A Background Design Support STC Traffic Transportation/Traffic TerraCosta Geotechnical Issues, Shoreline Development Merkel & Associates, Inc. Marine Biological Resources Alden Environmental Upland Biology Nasland Engineering Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Water Quality
Proposed Options
Master Plan (1998/2002) Proposed Concept Plan
North Subarea (68.0 Acres) Least Tern Habitat Seasonal Roadway Beach Expanded Wetland Habitat Wetlands Restoration Dredging (for Water Flow) Parkland w/ Observation Point
Central Subarea (147 Acres) Sand Management / Kelp Drying Area Native Vegetation/Trails Sensitive Habitat Area Sand Recreation o o Over-the-Line Sand Volleyball Youth Camping Area Beach Wetland Habitat
Southeast Subarea (146 Acres) Causeway Widening/Re- Engineering Beach Developed Parkland (multipurpose turf areas, picnic facilities) Native Vegetation/Trails Primitive Camping Enhanced Habitat with Fencing Wetlands Habitat
Proposed Options
Proposed Options Fiesta Island Amendment Southwestern Subarea-Option A and Option B only differences All other operational and design aspects of the island would be the same.
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Southwest Subarea Fiesta Island Amendment Option A (102 Acres) Fenced Leash Free Dog Park Road Extension and Parking Swimming Beach (supervised) Developed Park (playground, multipurpose turf areas, restrooms) Beach Watercraft Storage Area Least Tern Habitat /Seasonal Buffer Eel Grass Habitat Parking
Southwest Subarea Fiesta Island Amendment Option B (102 Acres) Fenced Leash Free Dog Park Beach Least Tern Habitat /Seasonal Buffer Eel Grass Habitat Parking Restrooms