Pacific Beach Community Planning Group – ad hoc SubcommitteeMay 24, 2016

Presentation Overview

Welcome/Introductions Mobility Hub Overview Existing Conditions Review Summary of Community Input Mobility Concepts Input Gathering Exercise

Specific Plan Process

Specific Plan Context - Mid-Coast Rail Study Area / Nearby Planning Studies

Specific Plan Study Area

Approved Balboa Station Concept

Approved Balboa Station Concept

Pedestrian facilities Bicycle lockers 2 new signals on Morena 1 new signal on Balboa

Subcommittee Involvement

Input at key project milestones: Kick-off / Existing Conditions / Preliminary

Concept Review (December 2015) Refined Concept Discussion (Tonight) Environmental Impact Report Scoping

Meeting (Early Summer 2016) Draft Specific Plan (Fall/Winter 2016)

Additional Community Engagement

Subcommittee meetings

Pop-up community events

Regular updates to Planning Groups

Online engagement: www.balboastationplan.org

Zoning

ResidentialCommercialIndustrial

Maximum building height in plan area is 30 feet –to remain in place Regulated by Coastal Height Limit and

Clairemont Mesa Height Limit Overlay Zones

Mobility – Review of Existing Challenges

Challenging area for pedestrians to walk adjacent to the site (lack of sidewalks; lack of separation from vehicles; steep slopes)

Challenging area for bicyclists to get to the site (no facilities on Garnet / Balboa, no facilities on Morena)

Heavy vehicle traffic in area; roads designed for vehicle traffic

Limited width on Garnet / Balboa with I-5 freeway undercrossing – what modes should get preference?

Steep slopes and grade differences

Mobility Previously Planned Facilities

Station project providing some pedestrian connections along Morena Blvd and to Garnet Ave / Balboa Ave

Planned bicycle connections Rose Creek Trail extension

(north) Balboa Avenue bike lanes

(paint) Morena Boulevard bike

facility

Mobility Goals

Bicycle connections Striving for comfortable route for average bicyclist – even if longer distance Wayfinding signs

Pedestrian environment Complete missing sidewalks and improve pedestrian experience Pedestrian-scale lighting for pedestrian route to/from station Wayfinding signs

Vehicle Connections Evaluating intersection improvements at Mission Bay Dr/ Garnet Ave (pending preferred bike network) Evaluating intersection improvements at Mission Bay Dr/ Grand Ave Modifications to ramps along Garnet Ave / Balboa Ave at Morena Blvd and I-5

Mobility Goals

Transit connections Connection between the station and the beach Connection between the station and other areas in community

would be similar to existing routes Provide comfortable walking areas near transit

Other station features Bike share program on site Car share program on site Utilize App-enabled ride share services; dedicate pick-up / drop-off area

Mobility/Land Use – Opportunities and Constraints

Private properties (storage, car dealerships) limit potential crossing locations

Minimum changes to land use characteristics result in minimum changes to mobility patterns

Preliminary Concepts - East

Connections to the east

Balboa Ave only direct option to the east

Specific Plan to include completing sidewalk network and improved bicycle facilities “up the hill”

Preliminary Concepts – Morena Blvd

Connections to the south and north via Morena Blvd

Morena Boulevard is primary connection to south Planned bicycle improvements, either striping

or separated bike facility

Need consistent facility along Morena Boulevard that ties into site layout

Preliminary Concepts – North Options

Other connection to the north Option 1 – Morena Boulevard to Santa Fe

Street connection to Rose Creek Trail at north end

Option 2 – Damon Ave connection to Rose Creek Trail east of freeway

Option 3 – Damon Ave connection to Rose Creek Trail west of freeway

Main challenges are elevation differences and crossing Garnet / Balboa – getting to Santa Fe Street or Damon Ave

LOOKING FOR INPUT IN BREAKOUT SESSION!

Option 3: Damon Ave connection to Rose Creek Trail west of freeway

Preliminary Concepts – West OptionsAlternative 1 – Avoid Garnet Ave / Balboa Ave; Cross I-5

FEEDBACK ON SPECIFIC FEATURES – NOT AN ALL OR NOTHING APPROACH

LOOKING FOR INPUT IN BREAKOUT SESSION!

Preliminary Concepts - West OptionsAlternative 2 Garnet Ave/Balboa Ave Striping

FEEDBACK ON SPECIFIC FEATURES – NOT AN ALL OR NOTHING APPROACH

LOOKING FOR INPUT IN BREAKOUT SESSION!

Preliminary Concepts - West OptionsAlternative 3 Garnet Ave / Balboa Ave Separated Bike Facility

LOOKING FOR INPUT IN BREAKOUT SESSION!

FEEDBACK ON SPECIFIC FEATURES – NOT AN ALL OR NOTHING APPROACH

Concept Review and Comment

Opportunity and Constraints

North Study Area – 3 options

South Study Area – 3 options