Victory In Solana Beach
Surfrider Foundation Perspectives
Surfrider Foundation Perspectives
A sturdy seawall can do what the legendary commands of King Canute could not: Hold back the tide.
The Depot Hill Geological Abatement District will have to find a way to reduce erosion along the cliff between Central and Livermore avenues rather than erecting a 1,200-foot long, 25-foot tall seawall.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sancturary is working on a new plan. It is biased against the seawalls which protect our homes and businesses. This is the latest threat to protecting our coast.
There’s quite a bit of campaigning going on in Depot Hill, and it has nothing to do with next week’s election. Rather, information pamphlets are being circulated in an attempt to sway community opinion, and that of the City Council, about a proposed $2 million, privately funded seawall along the base of the bluff.
No matter which way the council leans, expect a barrage of
civil lawsuits from the losers and, possibly, a ballot proposition.
Coastal Commission proposes $5.3 million fee.
Unhappy with last week’s Planning Commission decision to deny a $2 million, quarter-mile long seawall along the base of Depot Hill, the neighborhood association charged with paying for the project plans to file an appeal this week.
No seawall for Depot Hill. That was decision rendered by the city Planning Commission Thursday night after hearing more than 1 1/2 hours of public testimony and discussion.
Capitola Depot Hill Seawall