On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, the project team presented preliminary recommendations to the public at a Pacific Beach Community Planning Group ad hoc Subcommittee meeting.

1. Pacific Beach Community Planning Group – ad hoc Subcommittee
May 24, 2016

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

3. Specific Plan Process

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

5. Specific Plan Study Area

6. Approved Balboa Station Concept

7. Approved Balboa Station Concept
 Pedestrian facilities
 Bicycle lockers
 2 new signals on Morena
 1 new signal on Balboa

8. 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)

9. Additional Community Engagement
 Subcommittee meetings
 Pop-up community events
 Regular updates to Planning Groups
 Online engagement:
 www.balboastationplan.org

10. Zoning
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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
 UtilizeApp-enabled ride share services; dedicate pick-up / drop-off area

15. 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

16. 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”

17. 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

18. 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

19. Preliminary Concepts – West Options
Alternative 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!

20. Preliminary Concepts - West Options
Alternative 2 Garnet Ave/Balboa Ave Striping
FEEDBACK ON SPECIFIC
FEATURES – NOT AN ALL
OR NOTHING APPROACH
LOOKING FOR INPUT IN
BREAKOUT SESSION!

21. Preliminary Concepts - West Options
Alternative 3 Garnet Ave / Balboa Ave Separated Bike Facility
LOOKING FOR INPUT IN
BREAKOUT SESSION!
FEEDBACK ON SPECIFIC
FEATURES – NOT AN ALL
OR NOTHING APPROACH

22. Concept Review and Comment
 Opportunity and Constraints
 North Study Area – 3 options
 South Study Area – 3 options