Stinson Beach Community Survey Results 2008 David E. Dowall Institute of Urban and Regional Development University of California at Berkeley

- 1 - Structure of Presentation Thanks to everyone Respondent characteristics Planning and traffic issues Telecommunications issues Satisfaction with service delivery Threats Actions

- 2 - Residency Characteristics

- 3 - Owners and Renters

- 4 - Dwelling unit value (owner estimates)

- 5 - Dwelling Characteristics Age of Unit Number of Bedrooms Number of Bathrooms Off street parking spaces 1985NA

- 6 - Housing costs: Owners ($/month)

- 7 - Housing costs: Renters ($/month)

- 8 - Average household income

- 9 - Household size, average

Household characteristics Average age of head 59.2 Number of pre-school children per HH 0.22 (0.06 in 1985) Number of school age children per HH 0.67 (0.28 in 1985) Number of persons over 65 years of age per HH 0.74 Full time employed persons per household 1.18 (0.52 part-time) Cars per household 2.25 (1.79 in 1985)

Work trip patterns, 1985 and 2008

Should overhead utilities be placed underground? (percent)

New development should reflect community character (percent)

Should the SBVA have design review authority? (percent)

Business and services in Stinson Beach should be expanded? (percent)

Stinson Beach should form a community land trust to promote green, affordable rental housing in town? (percent)

Stinson Beach should encourage the provision of affordable housing, including the legalization of unauthorized secondary units? (percent)

Stinson Beach should encourage and facilitate the provision of services for senior residents. (percent)

Stinson Beach should develop a definitive flood protection plan and get it approved and implemented. (percent)

I would support a property tax assessment for flood protection. (percent)

For each area of Stinson Beach, existing height limits should be maintained. (percent)

Improve pedestrian passage on Highway 1 from the end of the Dipsea Trail down to the firehouse by adding a sidewalk. (percent)

Encourage Marin County and the State to add bicycle lanes on Panoramic and Highway 1. (percent)

Encourage Marin County CDD to support and streamline permitting of structures which add off- street parking. (percent)

Consider diagonal parking throughout downtown to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. (percent)

Support and/or place removable posts and stanchions along Highway 1 coming into town to protect and separate viewers from contestants in various races and events. (percent)

Sidewalks/pathways should be added to the downtown. (percent)

Add emergency escape roads from Stinson Beach Highlands to Panoramic Highway to respond to Tsunamis, flooding or earthquakes. (percent)

Reduce Siren testing to. (percent)

Preserve free parking in Stinson Beach GGNRA lots. (percent)

I use a cell phone as my primary means of communication. (percent)

My home computers are connected to a wireless network. (percent)

I am aware of the controversy over the suspected risks of exposure to electromagnetic radiation emitted by wireless devices and corresponding devices like cell phone towers. (percent)

The SBVA’s current telecommunications facilities policy on cell tower placement and design should be fully implemented. (percent)

WiFi services in commercial and public areas should be labeled. (percent)

Information about available Stinson Beach business and recreational activities should be easily and centrally available to visitors and residents. (percent)

Based on your opinion of their impact on your life, please select and rank the 5 most important entities 1.SB Fire Protection District 2.SB County Water District 3.Stinson Beach Clinic 4.GGNRA 5.Stinson Beach Library

California Coastal Commission is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Caltrans is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

California State Parks is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Bolinas Lagoon Technical Advisory Committee is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Marin County Community Development Department is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Marin County Public Works Department is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Stinson Beach Clinic is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Stinson Beach Community Center is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Stinson Beach County Water District is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Stinson Beach Library is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Stinson Bolinas School District is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

Stinson Beach Village Association is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

West Marin Senior Services is doing a satisfactory job in meeting your expectations. (percent)

What issues or questions have we missed? Increased police presence Park user fees Wastewater treatment improvements Sirens not heard in Seadrift Create an oil spill response plan Homelessness Community programs and functions Highway 1 signage More environmental issues Landscaping issues Varying incomes

Strategic threats to Stinson Beach’s quality of life over the next 5-10 years Natural disasters Mismanagement of the creek and lagoon Traffic issues Overdevelopment Lack of affordable housing

What are 5 actions that could be taken to enhance Stinson Beach’s overall quality of life? Infrastructure improvement Improve and maintain creek and lagoon Provide more businesses for local/resident needs More affordable housing Improve parking situation