Project Description (CIP # 229590)

The Fiesta Island Park Precise Plan (formerly General Development Plan) is a required document in the park and recreation development process. This document requires approval at the Mission Bay Park Committee, Park and Recreation Design Subcommittee and the Park and Recreation Board, with City Council adoption. The Plan is a tier under the Mission Bay Master Plan and becomes the guiding document for future permits. Prior to review and approval by Development Services of grading, drainage and construction permits, a GDP is required as the guiding document.

The current master plan is considered to be the current guiding document. If the GDP varies too much from the existing Master Plan and supporting EIR, then a supplemental EIR may be required. However, if the GDP is in substantial conformance with the Master Plan, then it assumed that an addendum to the Master Plan EIR will be adequate.

Major likely features of the Fiesta Island GDP that would be consistent with the master plan include;

1. Improvements over the land bridge connecting the island with the mainland.
2. Roadway and pathway improvements around the island.
3. Active and passive parkland development (including concession building and bathrooms) for almost 1/3 of the island.
4. Habitat enhancement and creation of wetlands and uplands for almost 1/3 of the island.
5. Daytime RV use along the beach.
6. Overnight primitive camping (beyond the current youth campground).
7. Sand arena and special events area.

 

In general, the project will attempt to conform to the adopted master plan but some changes are likely based on public input and changed conditions.  These may include:

1. Adjustments to the off-leash dog area, with new fencing to restrict dog access from certain parts of the island while keeping other areas fully open.

2. Instead of a full span bridge, a built up landform (causeway) with support walls and culverts connecting the mainland with the island.

3. Expanded and decentralized wetland and habitat restoration versus all new habitats being concentrated at the north end.

4. Development of the Tecolote marsh treatment ponds and eel grass mitigation site on the southwest corner of Fiesta Island.

5. Based on the latest Regional Water Quality Control Board Stormwater runoff requirements, changes in the on-site drainage patterns may require detention basins and other bio-swales.

6. Based on the latest one-parameter wetland delineation protocol, on-site mitigation and replacement of wetlands is likely to be much higher than previously thought. Areas previously thought to be only drainage problem areas, are likely now to be considered wetlands requiring mitigation.

It is assumed that supplemental technical studies will be required showing habitats, sensitive plant species, jurisdictional wetlands, storm water runoff concepts, updated traffic counts, updated traffic projections and design concepts and guidelines for future buildings. If a performing amphitheater is proposed, then supplemental acoustic settings and projected conditions will also be required.