3.6 Land and Water Use
Goal III-7, No. 15
Sand Replenishment Projects. A sand replenishment project
shall not be considered development within the meaning of
these Beach Overlay Zone regulations where each of the
following criteria are met:
1. No structure or material other than sand is permanently
placed on the beach;
2. The proposed replenishment program is approved in
advance by the City as to the quantities of sand to be placed
on the beach, the location of the replenishment, the quality of
the material to be used in the replenishment project, the time
in which the project is to occur, and any other relevant
aspects of the proposed project.
Torrey Pines
On-site and Adjacent Land Use
The proposed Torrey Pines receiver site is located within the jurisdiction of the City of San Diego and the
California Department of Parks and Recreation. Under the maximum length alternative, the site stretches
for approximately 2,470 feet (0.5 mile) and is located on Torrey Pines State Beach adjacent to North
Torrey Pines Road. Nearby land use includes the open space of Torrey Pines State Beach/Reserve and
the Los Peasquitos Lagoon. Public access is via trails at Torrey Pines State Beach/Reserve and along
North Torrey Pines Road. The beach includes lifeguard stations and a 6- to 8-foot sand berm. Rip-rap
has been placed along North Torrey Pines Road to protect it from eroding further (El Nio-driven storms
of 1997-1998 eroded much of this road). Popular surf breaks in the vicinity are scattered beach breaks
along Torrey Pines State Beach (Figure 3.6-1). In fiscal year 1997-1998, there were 675,821 visitors
to Torrey Pines State Beach (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1999). In addition to the
popular recreational activities found on other San Diego beaches, paragliding and parasailing are popular
at this site.
Regional Beach Sand Project EIR/EA
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