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 City of Solana Beach
Section 3
Shoreline and Coastal Bluff Management Strategies Draft MEIR
Environmental Impact Analyses
3.6 Aesthetics
This section addresses the aesthetic resources of the existing natural and man-made
environment of the 1.7-mile area subject to the Shoreline and Coastal Bluff Protection
Ordinance. The scenic resources of the City's coastline are highly valued in terms of providing
a pleasurable living environment, as well as attracting tourism to the area. Aesthetic resources
in the area include scenic views from the upper bluffs, level views of the beach from the
shoreline, and the natural seacliffs. Shoreline protective structures, such as seawalls,
revetments, seacaves, and notch fills are also part of the existing setting.
3.6.1 Environmental Setting
Solana Beach is a popular visitor destination, characteristic of many scenic views of the Pacific
Ocean and coastline. Public viewing areas are maintained along the shoreline at public coastal
access points such as Tide Park, Fletcher Park, Seascape Surf, Del Mar Shores, and
Las Brisas Viewpoint, above Fletcher Cove. Public views from the beach and shoreline are also
important features evaluated in the area of study. In addition to bluff top viewpoints, the existing
aesthetic setting includes the width of the beach and amount of sand coverage, the state of the
coastal bluffs (natural conditions), and existing seawall structures along the bluffs.
Existing Goals, Objectives, and Policies
The Solana Beach General Plan addresses sensitive open space and viewsheds within the
Open Space and Conservation Element. The following goals, objectives, and policies address
viewsheds:
Goal 3.2 To protect and enhance sensitive open space areas and viewsheds.
Objective 2.0 Preserve the city's hillside areas and natural landforms in their present
state to the greatest extent possible.
Policy 2.1 The city shall enact a hillside development ordinance which contains
development standards to: 1) maintain the natural visual character of the hillsides to the
maximum feasible extent, ...3) preserve significant visual and environmental elements,
...8) encourage the use of innovative structural designs which adapt to the natural
topography, ...10) require the blending of colors and materials with the hillside
environment.
Objective 3.0 Maintain the quality of scenic views in the city as well as the overall
visual quality of the city's landscape.
Policy 3.b The city shall require that new structures and improvements be integrated
with the surrounding environment to the greatest possible extent.
Project No. 323530000
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