Meeting Date: 5 June 2012
Prepared by: Sean Conroy, Ping & Bldg Services Manager
City Council
Agenda Item Summary
Description: The City is proposing to construct a pedestrian pathway on the west side of San Antonio Avenue between Ocean and Fourth avenues and a boardwalk/viewing platform west of the Del Mar parking area.
Overall Cost:
City Funds: N/ A
Grant Funds: $250,000
Staff Recommendation: Receive the update.
Important Considerations: As part of the Del Mar Master Plan implementation, a pedestrian path is proposed from Ocean Avenue to Fourth Avenue that will link with the recently completed path that runs to the Pebble Beach Gate on San Antonio A venue. A small ADA boardwalk and viewing platform is proposed at the west end of the Del Mar parking area that will allow public, including those with disabilities, the opportunity of an improved beach experience.
The Planning Commission issued Design Review and Coastal Development Permits for this project. Upon concurrence by the City Council, staff will prepare construction and bid documents for the project with the intent to begin construction in early fall of this year.
Decision Record: N/A
Reviewed by:
Jason Stilwell, City Administrator Date
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND BUILDING
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR BURNETT AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SEAN CONROY, PLNG & BLDG SERVICES MANAGER
DATE: 5 JUNE 2012
SUBJECT: RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE DEL MAR MASTER PLAN
BACKGROUND & DESCRIPTION
In accordance with General Plan Goal 4-2 the City adopted the Del Mar Master Plan (DMMP) in 2009. The DMMP addresses issues related to parking, circulation, public access, aesthetics and environmental resources of the parking area and adjacent dunes and was reviewed by the Planning Commission, City Council and Coastal Commission. On 11 November 2012 the City was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Coastal Conservancy to implement elements of the DMMP.
Part of the DMMP encouraged the construction of a pedestrian pathway along San Antonio Avenue from Ocean Avenue to Fourth Avenue and an ADA accessible boardwalk and viewing platform west of the Del Mar parking area. The Planning Commission has issued Design Review and Coastal Development permits for these projects. The purpose of this item on the agenda is to present the plans to the City Council to ensure it concurs with the Planning Commission approvals.
The plans include the following:
San Antonio Pathway
• A decomposed granite pathway on the west side of San Antonio Avenue between
Ocean Avenue and 4th Avenue.
• A new planter at the intersection of San Antonio and 4th.
• The reduction in size of the existing center island planter at the intersection of San
Antonio and 4th.
A rock-faced curb is proposed for the portion of the path between 4th Avenue and the southern driveways at the Sand and Sea development. The pathway will be placed above the street grade and appear similar to the Scenic Blufftop Pathway.
A retaining wall between 0’ and 3’ in height for a short section just south of the driveways at the Sand and Sea development. A $16,000 donation was given to the City to ensure that this wall be faced with Carmel stone.
Boardwalk/Viewing Area
• A wood boardwalk that would lead from the existing sidewalk on the north side of
the Del Mar parking area to a viewing platform on the bluff top.
• The viewing platform is approximately 10’ x 15’ that would offer ADA access and
views of the coast.
• The platform will be made of wood with cable rails, and will also include a bench.
Minor changes could still be incorporated into the plans if the Council deems appropriate.
Significant changes to the plans, however, may require the Planning Commission to
amend its approvals.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the update.
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