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 Table 3.6-2
Visual Characteristics of Alternatives
Characteristic Alternatives Description
No Project Proposal (Existing Ordinance) and
Sand Replenishment
Planned Coastal Retreat Policy
Repeal of Shoreline and Bluff Protection Ordinance Alternative
Alternative
Alternative
Revetments
Sand; Breakwaters, Reefs, &
Seawalls
Seacave Fills/Plugs
Gunite Covering
(rocks, sandbags, & blocks)
Groins
Degree of
Degree of
Degree of
Degree of
Degree of
Degree of
1
1
1
1
1
1
Contrast
Contrast
Contrast
Contrast
Contrast
Contrast
geometric &
angular & irregular
flat; angular &
Form
angular
shapes
irregular shapes
flat
flat
none
irregular lines
created by edge
vertical &
weak &
effect of gunite
horizontal surface;
Line
horizontal
undulating
covering
angular
angular
none
light tan; light,
light to medium
light gray & light
light, medium, &
medium, & dark
Color
tan
to medium tan
dark grays
grays
very light tans
none
smooth to
Texture
coarse
fine to smooth
fine to smooth
coarse
fine; coarse
none
1.
Degree of Contrast Criteria:
Strong
The element contrast demands attention, will not be overlooked, and is dominant in the landscape.
Moderate
The element contrast begins to attract attention and begins to dominate the characteristic landscape.
Weak
The element contrast can be seen but does not attract attention.
None
The element contrast is not visible or perceived.
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