2. Glorietta Bay …the jewel in Coronado’s crown… A presentation for the Staff of the City of Coronado January 23, 2013

3. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Why Are We Here? HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION “Economic Engine” “Notice of Preparation of Draft EIR for the CYC Redevelopment Project” July 2009 Port of San Diego website

4. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Why Are We Here? HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION

5. Why Are We Here? HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION

6. Why Are We Here? HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION

7. Presentation to Blair – Dec 10th 1.Glorietta Bay Background 2.CYC Proposal 3.Pierhead Line / Federal Law 4.Public Trust Doctrine 5.Coastal Act

8. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION The basic question… As a member of the City Staff, what should YOU know about Glorietta Bay?

9. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION 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…

10. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION “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 !

11. 1. Glorietta Bay Heritage - the center of Coronado activity before World War II -

12. Glorietta Bay is where it all started, and for good reason…

13. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Elisha and Hampton…

14. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Elisha and Hampton…

15. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION

17. Hotel del Coronado Boathouse - 1887

18. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Hotel del Coronado - 1888 (nearing completion)

19. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION “Bathing in the Pacific”

20. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION The Front of the Hotel - 1888

21. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Glorietta Bay circa 1890

22. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION John D Spreckels ~1900

23. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Spreckels’ Mansion (on the left) Tent City (on the right)

24. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Tent City

25. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Boathouse and Tent City

26. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Boardwalk and Dancing Pavilion

27. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Tent City Waterfront Activity

28. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Children’s Pool

29. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Swimming Races

30. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Swimming Races

31. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Real Estate Map

32. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION San Diego Rowing Club 1888-1980

33. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION San Diego Yacht Club - 1923

34. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Glorietta Bay - 1936

35. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Approximately 1955?

36. 2. Public Access Today - progressively degraded over the last 50 years -

37. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION 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

38. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION 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

39. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION City of Coronado Access

40. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Coronado Yacht Club Access

41. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Golf Course Access

42. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION New “Shoreline”: Privately Owned!

43. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION New “Shoreline”: Privately Owned!

44. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION Mission Bay, by comparison…

45. HERITAGE EDUCATION PUBLIC ACCESS RESTORATION PRESERVATION PROTECTION 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.