Six Recommendationsfor Dock C Project…

Dock C Public WorkshopMay 16, 2013

1. Carefully Consider All Viewpoints

Viewpoints Include:

1. Current Slipholders

2. Coronado Taxpayers

3. San Diego Boating Community

4. Promenade Park Users

5. Glorietta Bay Users

6. Unified Port of San Diego

2. Review Moffatt and Nichol Report

• Complete dock replacement not required.

Engineering Assessment

Moffatt and Nichol Report says:

• Structure, pilings, gangway, platform, hardware, electrical—all good condition.

• Deck boards—worn, but easily replaced.

3. Consider Structural Refit

• as recommended in Moffatt and Nichol Report

Moffatt & Nichol Recommendation

• Structural Refit $200,000 - $300,000– Tighten bolted connections– Recondition brackets– Replace decking– Consider IPE wood– 20 year+ service life…

IPE Deck Boards – Very Attractive

IPE Deck Board Properties

• Beautiful

• Strong

• Smooth

• Long-lasting

• Insect-resistant

Structural Refit Benefits

• $300,000 instead of $3,000,000

• No loss of “rentable linear feet”

• Minimal regulatory approvals necessary

• Beautiful IPE wood instead of concrete

• Indefinite lifespan with proper maintenance– (Coronado Yacht Club has always had wood

docks)

4. Preserve Open Water

• Important to active Glorietta Bay users

City of Coronado slide. Area in purple is reportedly designated as

“Developable Water Area” in Coronado’s “Local Coastal Plan.”

Coronado LCP should match Port Plan.

However, the same area is designated “Open Bay” in the Port of San Diego “Precise Plan” for

Glorietta Bay.

5. Do Not Obstruct Promenade Park View

• Open Water views of Glorietta Bay are obstructed from the yacht club to the swimming pool, except at Promenade Park…

The ONLY remaining Open Water view is from Promenade Park…

6. Include a Public Dock

• Glorietta Bay is an ideal location

Public Dock Uses

• Access to the water for individuals– From Promenade Park

• Small boats– kayaks, rowboats, Sabots, etc– dinghies from A5 anchorage boats

• Visiting yachts – Passenger drop-off and pick-up– access to Coronado / business district– “dock and dine” etc– Overnight stays - for a reasonable fee

Public Dock Location?

At this “indentation” in the Promenade Park seawall?

Newport Beach has 11 public docks…

Public Access to the water is a good thing!

Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey

A Public Dock can be attractive!

Summary

• Structural Refit

• IPE wood

• Public Dock

Good From All Viewpoints?

1. Current Slipholders• Might appreciate structural refit with IPE

decking?

2. Coronado Taxpayers• Already have $7 million in marina assuming

State does not repay CDA loan• Another $3 million for Dock C is a lot of

money• Structural Refit with proper maintenance

1/10th the cost with much better ROI

3. San Diego Boating Community• Will appreciate a Public Dock, paid for by

Port District?

4. Promenade Park Users• Will appreciate preservation of the park

“View Corridor”

Good From All Viewpoints?

5. Glorietta Bay Users• Will appreciate preservation of open water• Will appreciate a public dock

6. Unified Port of San Diego• Public Dock consistent with Port charter.

Good From All Viewpoints?

Thank You!