Specific Recommendations - (Original Page Nos. 34—42)

Open space is critically important to preserve and enhance Del Mar's unique beauty and spaciousness. It is clear, however, that only a small proportion of the remaining open land can be acquired by public agencies. The great majority of the land will remain in private ownership, subject to local restrictions governing land uses and developments.

The following open space element is for the purpose of identifying areas desirable as open space. It confirms the City's intention to pursue the preservation of these areas by all means available to the City, i.e., gifts or donations, cooperation with other jurisdictions, development criteria to preserve the open space sensitivities, and possible purchase.

	CHARACTER/SENSITIVITIES	DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE SENSITIVITIES
	◦ Directly adjacent to south side of San Dieguito Lagoon and east of Camino del Mar. Area = 3 acres . ◦ Potential for land being held in the public trust (former tidelands). ◦ Liquefaction hazard. ◦ Potential park/recreation site. ◦ Potentially valuable to lagoon ecology. ◦ Relatively flat. ◦ Northern entrance point to the City.	◦ Preserve public pedestrian trail adjacent to Lagoon. ◦ Setback structures to maintain an open feeling along Lagoon. ◦ Buffer zone adjacent to water not less than 50 feet wide. ◦ Development should be compatible with lagoon environment.
	◦ Adjacent to Coast Boulevard, 15th Street and Seagrove Park. Area = 2.5 acres . ◦ Unobstructed ocean views across site from 15th Street, Coast Boulevard, Seagrove Park. ◦ Potential community park to expand Seagrove Park. ◦ Relatively flat behind bluff line. ◦ Centrally located to community. ◦ Potential prescriptive public use rights.	◦ Uses compatible and relating to beach oriented activities. ◦ Setbacks from bluff line sufficient to protect structures against storm waves and beach bluff erosion without requiring seawall construction. ◦ Single story height limit. ◦ 10% lot coverage. ◦ Maximum public access.
	◦ Bluff top west of railroad between 6th and 15th Streets. Area = 18.4 acres . ◦ Panoramic ocean views from 6th to 15th. ◦ Access along and to the public beach. ◦ Unsafe due to beach bluff erosion. ◦ Large portions are relatively flat.	◦ Open space.
	◦ Foot of 10th Street, north side. Area = .4 acres . ◦ Location of original Del Mar Hotel (Casa del Mar) and adjacent to historical area. ◦ Picturesque trees. ◦ Ocean views in a private setting. ◦ Potential neighborhood park site. ◦ Adjacent to ocean. ◦ Relatively flat.	◦ Require city approval prior to development in order to allow neighborhood to form assessment district for acquisition. ◦ Preserve existing trees. ◦ Preserve views.
	◦ West of Camino del Mar and south of Stratford Court. Area = 3.4 acres . ◦ Steep rugged canyon. ◦ Natural vegetation/Torrey Pine trees. ◦ Ocean and canyon views. ◦ Geologic formation of regional value. ◦ Adjacent to ocean. ◦ Entrance to south end of city.	◦ No development within canyon. ◦ Setback structures from canyon edge. ◦ Minimize erosion into canyon from development. ◦ Preserve public pedestrian trail along north side of canyon between railroad and Camino del Mar.
	◦ Adjacent to Coast Boulevard, across from railroad station. Area = 2.2 acres . ◦ Uses compatible and relating to beach oriented activities. ◦ Setbacks from bluff line sufficient to protect structures against storm waves and beach bluff erosion without requiring seawall construction. ◦ Single story height limit. ◦ 10% lot coverage. ◦ Maximum public access.	◦ Unobstructed ocean views across site from 15th Street, Coast Boulevard, Seagrove Park. ◦ Potential community park to expand Seagrove Park. ◦ Relatively flat. ◦ Centrally located to community.
	◦ East of Coast Boulevard and north of railroad station. Area = .7 acres . ◦ Historically used for public beach parking. ◦ Potential public easement established on site. ◦ Potential floral park opposite railroad station. ◦ Relatively flat.	◦ 10% lot coverage. ◦ Single story height limit.
	◦ South of Seagrove Park. Area = .7 acres . ◦ Panoramic ocean views from site. ◦ Directly adjacent to Seagrove Park. ◦ Potential for Seagrove Park expansion with children's play area. ◦ Relatively flat. ◦ Centrally located to community.	◦ Single story height limit. ◦ Setback structures from park and bluffs. ◦ Provide for public pedestrian access adjacent to bluffs.
	◦ South of Del Mar Canyon and west of Camino del Mar. Area = 2.2 acres . ◦ Panoramic view of ocean from and across the site of regional significance ◦ Adjacent to ocean. ◦ Relatively flat near Camino del Mar. ◦ Almost adjacent to Torrey Pines State Park. ◦ Preserves geographic identity of Del Mar. ◦ Torrey Pine(s). ◦ Access to beach bluffs.	◦ Single story. ◦ Cluster to keep tip open. ◦ Assure public pedestrian access to ocean and canyon vistas. ◦ View protection from street and hill.
	◦ Steep site on west edge of Crest Canyon. Area = 7 acres . ◦ Scenic views of canyon and inland mountain from Crest Road across site. ◦ Provide access to Crest Canyon.	◦ Maintain views by keeping roof lines below Crest Road. ◦ Preserve public pedestrian trail to and along Crest Canyon. ◦ Discourage improvement of Oribia Road for vehicular access.
	◦ Eastern edge of Del Mar. Area = 120 acres . ◦ Open space of regional significance. ◦ Wide range of native vegetation including Torrey Pines. ◦ Wildlife. ◦ Archaelogical site. ◦ Watershed for San Dieguito Lagoon. ◦ Eastern buffer zone or green belt for Del Mar. ◦ Hiking area. ◦ Outstanding geologic formations of regional significance at north end.	◦ Preserve north-south public pedestrian trail through canyon. ◦ Preserve northern 30 acres as public open space. ◦ Preserve open character of the site when viewed from canyon. ◦ Scenic buffer for trail.
	◦ "The Pinnacles" - Eastside of Cuchara between Rimini and Amphitheatre. Area = .1 acres. ◦ Outstanding rock formation, stand of trees and dense native shrubs. ◦ Narrow scenic canyon.	◦ Preserve view corridor. ◦ Require any construction above canyon to be set back from steep slopes of canyon. ◦ Establish scenic easement to preserve rock formations and vegetation.
	◦ Pine Needles - Ocean View Canyon between Camino del Mar and Ocean View Avenue. Area = .3 acres . ◦ Picturesque valley swale with Torrey Pines and vegetation. ◦ Portion of Loop Trail. ◦ Access of Torrey Pines Subdivision to beach. ◦ Potential neighborhood park.	◦ Control drainage to reduce erosion. ◦ Require scenic easement for Loop Trail. ◦ Control height, setbacks, and coverage to preserve ocean vistas. ◦ Require city approval prior to development in order to allow neighborhood to form assessment district for acquisition.
	◦ Carmel Valley Bluff - South of Carmel Valley Road, adjacent to Los Penasquitos Lagoon. Area = 10 acres . ◦ Gentle slope facing lagoon. ◦ Steep fill slope at NW corner. ◦ Adjacent to Torrey Pines State Reserve. ◦ Prominent area as viewed from Carmel Valley Road, railroad, and Coast Highway. ◦ Environmentally sensitive relative to lagoon. ◦ Small wild animal corridor.	◦ Large lot zoning and/or cluster development. ◦ Setback requirements. ◦ Scenic easements and restrictions. ◦ Dedication for extension of Loop Trail to connect with Torrey Pines State Reserve.
	◦ East - West alley westside of Camino del Mar south of 15th Street .	◦ Prevent vehicular access. ◦ Landscape/beautify. ◦ Provide seating areas.
	◦ Between railroad right-of-way and Camino del Mar in vicinity of 17th and 18th Streets. Area = 3 acres . ◦ Base of Zuni Canyon with native vegetation and shrubs. ◦ Provides scenic relief for Loop Trail near downtown area. ◦ Slopes.	◦ Control setbacks to reduce impact of construction on Loop Trail. ◦ Preserve topography and vegetation.
	◦ Steep bluffs adjacent to railroad tracks from 4th to 7th Streets. Area = 3 acres .	◦ Preserve as railroad right-of-way.
	◦ East of Camino del Mar between 21st and 23rd Streets. Area = 3.7 acres . ◦ Potential recreation use—playfields. ◦ Flat. ◦ Located in flood plain fringe.	◦ Ensure that future major structures on the site are flood proof.
	◦ Across from White Lodge. Area = .4 acres . ◦ Large stand of Eucalyptus trees. ◦ Bluffs on site. ◦ Park-like neighborhood pedestrian use.	◦ Preserve as many Eucalyptus trees as possible. ◦ Preserve bluffs. ◦ Require city approval prior to development in order to allow neighborhood to form assessment district for acquisition.
	◦ Northwest corner of Camino del Mar and 4th Street. Area = .9 acres . ◦ Large stand of Eucalyptus trees. ◦ Scenic value to Camino del Mar. ◦ Gently sloping.	◦ Preserve as many Eucalyptus as possible. ◦ Require city approval prior to development in order to allow neighborhood to form assessment district for acquisition.
	◦ "Snake Wall" property. Area = 20 acres . ◦ Steeply sloped on east side. ◦ Rugged canyons and sandstone bluffs on western side. ◦ Native vegetation including Torrey Pines and native shrubs. ◦ Superb views to west, north and east from site. ◦ Provides prominent vista as seen from north, west and east. ◦ Important watershed for San Dieguito Lagoon habitat. ◦ Serves as hiking area.	◦ Preserve public pedestrian trail within the site. ◦ Preserve steep slopes and vegetation. ◦ Preserve open character of site when viewed from west, north and east. ◦ Restrict development to least sensitive portions of site. ◦ Protect views from top of site.

 

open space acquisition and implementation program

Supplemental to the regulation of private development of parcels in the Open Space Element, the City will attempt to finance the public acquisition and improvement of a limited number of the above-listed parcels. These parcels include:

c

Bluff top west of railroad between 6th and 15th Streets: 18.4 acres.

b

Adjacent to Coast Blvd and Seagrove Park: 2.5 acres.

d

North side of the foot of 10th Street: .4 acres.

h

South of Seagrove Park, adjacent to Ocean Avenue: 17 acres.

j

Steep site on west edge of Crest Canyon: 7 acres.

k

Eastern edge of Del Mar, known as Crest Canyon: 120 acres.

In addition, the City will attempt to finance the acquisition and development of the "Scenic Loop Trail" as defined by the Precise Plan for that project.

Finally, the City will attempt to generate revenue sufficient to bring about improvements to accommodate existing and future uses by citizens of the Del Mar Bluff Preserve site, north of the mouth of the San Dieguito River.

Environmental Management Plan