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                                LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM

                          This publication was prepared with financial assistance from
                          the Office of Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanic and
                          Atmospheric Administration, under the provisions of the
                          Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, and
                          from the California Coastal Commission, under the provisions
                          of the California Coastal Act of 1976.

                          Adoption

                          March 14., 1984:     Approved by the California Coastal Commission

                          November 14, 1983:   City Council approved Local Coastal Plan for
                                               submission to Coastal Cn and adopts
                                               Local Coastal Plan as General Plan Coastal Element

                          October 2, 1983:     Planning Commission recommends approval of Local
                                               Coastal Plan as the Coastal Element of the General
                                               Plan

                                                   TABLE OF CWTENTS
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                          I. Introduction

                         II. Definition and Summary    of Policies of Land                      11
                              Use and Zoning Designations

                         III. Discussion of Policy Groups                                       13

                          IV. Specific Coastal Plan          Policies and                       30
                              Implementation Guidelines

                           V. Public Access Component                                           44
     1-71                 VI. Definition of Responsibilities for the                            52
                              Provision of Access, Maintenance and Public
                              Safety Services

                         VII. Appendices

                              A. Glossary                                                       57
                              B. Botanical Inventory of Sensitive Habitat                       59
                                 Areas
                              C. Relevant Resolutions                                           67

                              D. Agencies and Persons Contacted                                 75
     iLi                      E. References                                                     77

                  1. INTRODUCTION.

                  WHAT IS THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM

                      The passage of Proposition 20, the Coastal Initiative, in 2972 established

                  temporary coastal commissions to prepare a plan for the coast and to regulate

                  development during the preparation of this plan. The plan was to provide for

                  sound conservation and development of the coastline.

                      7his plan, completed on -schedule in late 1975, served as the basis for the

                  California Coastal Act of 1976. This law established State policies on sLrh

                  coastal issues as public access, coastal recreation, the offshore marine

                  environment, coastal land resources, and coastal development (industry, housing,

                  etc.).

                      The 1976 Coastal Act is a pioneering effort, establishing a unique

                  State-local partnership to guide development and conservation of the Califo  rnia

                  coast. The Act acknowledges the need to rely     on local land use planning to

                  insure maximum responsiveness to local conditions, better accountability, and

                  greater public accessibility. Policies contained in the Act are to be

                  incorporated into local plans. V@hen the local plans have been certified by the

                  Coastal Commission as being consistent with Coastal Act policies, the

                  development controls now exercised by the Regional and State Commissions will be

                  returned to the local governments, subject to a limited system of appeals.

                      The local coastal program (LCP) is defined by the Coastal Act as being the

                  local goverment's land use plans, zoning ordinances, zoning district maps, and,

                  where required, other implementing actions applicable to the coastal zone. Each

                  of the 15 c ounties and 53 cities along the coast is to prepare an LCP for that

                  portion of its jurisdiction within the coastal zone. The LCP is intended to

                  implement the policies and provisions of the Coastal Act at the local level.

             When certified, the LCP then becomes binding not only on local public and
             private development but also on special districts and.State agencies.
                   The basic goals of the Coastal Act, as stated in the Public Resources Code-
             Section 309.101.5, are to:
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               a) Protect, maintain, and where feasible, enhance and restore the     overall
                                                             -.nd its natural and    manmade
                   quality of the coastal zone environment
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               b)  Assure orderly, balanced utilization and   conservation of coastal    zone
                   resources taking into account the social and economic needs of the
                   people of the state.

               c)  Meximize public access to and along the coast and maximize public
                   recreation opportunities in the coastal zone consistent with sound
                   resource conservation principles and constitutionally protected rights
                   of private property owners.

               d)  Assure priority for coesta'l-dependant development over other
                   development on the coast.

               e)  Encourage state and local initiatives and cooperation in preparing
                   procedures to implement coordinated planning and development for
                   mutually beneficial uses, including educational uses, in the coastal
                   zone.

             AMPTION AND CERTIFICATILN OF LOCAL COAS7AL PROGRAMS

                   7he Act, as amended, requires that L    CPs be submitted over a four year

             period, no later that January 1, 1981. The local government must adopt its LCP

             before submitting it to the Commissions for certification,. and such local

             adoptions are subject to at least one public hearing. After the WP has been

             certified by the Coastal Commission, the local government assumes responsibility            7

             for edministerincj coastal develbpment permits for that area of the coastal zone.

             Ali local, special district, state, and most federal actions are to be allowed
             only if found to be in conformity with the certif ied LCP. 7he State Coastal

             commission will only hear limited appeals from such local permit decisions.

             However, the State Commission is required to review every LCP at least once

             every five yeers after certification to determine whether the LCP is being

             effectively implemented.
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     IJ          AMENDIWG THE DALY CITY LCP
                     The LCP, when adopted and certified, will become the coastal element of the

                 Daly City General Plan. However, while the City Council has the ultimate

                 authority in amending the General Plan, it can only reconmend changes in the

                 LCP. ne amendment must then be certified by the State Coastal Commission. The

                 approval procedure has not yet been established by the Corrmission, and must

                 still be written into official regulations.

                     The 1976 Coastal Act does state that minor amendments to a certified plan

                 may be reviewed by the executive director and become operative in ten days.

                 However, no changes in land use shall be determined to be minor amendments

                 (Section 30514(c)). 7he Act also states that amendment includes:

                       ... any action by the local government which authorizes a use of a
                     parcel of land other than that designated in the certified local
                     coastal program as a permitted use of that parcel... (30514(d))

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                                                   Regional
                                                   Location

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                                                   o Fremont

                                 Palo Alto a

                                                         San Jose

                 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
     rI              Daly city is located on the San Francisco Peninsula, immediately adjacent

                 to the southern boundary of the City and County of San Francisco. As the

                 northernm ost city in San Mateo County, Daly City has been known historically as

                 the gateway to the Peninsula. The City' s gateway role has become more
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                 significant as the Peninsula has evolved from a summer retreat to a developed

                 urban/suburban area. While much smaller than its central city neighbor to the

                 north, Daly City is the second largest and most intensely developed city in San

                 Mateo County.

                     The historic development pattern of Daly City is somewhat unique. In the

                 early days of incorporation, the western portion of the City was sand dunes and

                 farm land, first vegetable crops and then dairies. After World War II, the

                 economic stimulus of the war and movement of people to the West generated a

                 strong demand for housing. Rows of homes soon replaced the small farms and sand

                 dunes. Henry Doelger, so successful in San Francisco, continued building to the

                 south, converting acres of sand dunes and ranches into single-family      homes.

                 Doelger %as a progressive builder for his time who insured property mciintenance

                 through restrictive covenants that accompanied each deed. Today, the last large

                 open spaces of the City are gone. The City has passed through adolescence into

                 maturity.

                     7he story of Daly City's development can  also be expressed by the history

                 of its population growth. In 1919, just prior to incorporation, the area's
     IL          population numbered 400. By 1920, the City's population has increased to 3770.

                 From this initial spurt, the rate tapered off until the 1950's, reaching 44,791

                 by 1960. In 1970, the population was 66,922. Current population figures (72,500

                 in 1975) indicate that the rate of population growth has slowed. With little new

                 land remaining for development, the holding capacity, or number of persons

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                expected to live within the current planning area, is estimated to be 83,500.

                This figure could be reached by 1995.

                     Daly City has a long beach line which is little used   because of limited

                access. It has spectacular but unstable bluffs and the trace San Andreas fault

                extends from the southwest corner of the City.

                     The Daly City coastal zone consists of all lands within the city limits

                which are west of Skyline Boulevard, as well as two areas which are east of

                Skyline Boulevard. The area'west of Skyline Boulevard stretches southward from

                the northern limits of Thornton State Beach to the Mussel Rock headlands.

                Between these extends about 2A miles of beach which is mostly' inaccessible

                because of the steep and high coastal bluffs. 7he tops of the bluffs are from

                300 to over 650 feet in elevation and the slopes are exceedingly steep with a

                relatively uniform grade from top to bottom of between 75 percent and 100

                percent. The areas east of Skyline Boulevard within the city's coastal zone

                consist of: the area bounded    by the Olympic Club on the north, John Daly

                Boulevard on the south, and    Eastgate Drive on the East; and a portion of

                Westlake between Lake.Merced    Boulevard and the Broderick-Terry Duel. Site

                extending 400-500 feet south of the San Francisco line, hounded on the south by

                a 1000-foot arc around Lake Merced.

                     Prior to man's modification of the natural setting of the coastal zone, the

                topography was one of rolling hills. The cliffs were notched by canyons cut by

                streams flowing down the steep slopes to the ocean. The most -prominent was

                Wood's Gulch, now known as Daisaku Ikeda Canyon.

                     The first known use of the coastal zone was by the Ohlone Indians beginning

                sometime between 1000 and 1500 years ago. The archaelogical site at Mussel Rock

                has produced evidence that a triblet of about four families inhabited the area

                until the Spanish came and destroyed their culture.

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                     The first artificial land modification was the construction in 1874 of a

                tunnel through Mussel Rock, designed to allow carriages to run from San

                Francisco to Pacifica along the beach. The only use of the area at the time was

                Comemford's Nursery where many of the eucalyptus trees that are found in the Bay

                Area were grown.

                     The next major modification was the Ocean Shore Railway, built between 1905

                and 1907 (with a major rebuilding after the earthquake of April , 1906).  It was

                located on a bench cut ahd filled into the cliffs at about 150 to 200 feet above

                the beach. The railroad operated.until financial problems caused its abandonment

                in 1920.

                     The coastal highway (State Highway 1), completed in 1936, used the regraded

                and widened railroad bench. It.was abandoned in 1957 following the earthquake of

                March 22 which had its epicenter at Mussel Rock.

                     The residential area on the terrace adjacent to the bluffs is predominantly

                single-family homes built in the 1950's and early 1960's. The eastern boundary

                of most of the coastal zone is Skyline Boulevard (State Highway 35). Homes have

                been built continuously along these terraces which were cre-ated by grading and

                filling. The rear yard lot lines extend nearly to the break in slope at the

                bluff tops. The bluffs themselves are in public ownership. In several locations

                landsliding has caused limitations on construction and some damage. Removal of

                homes has been required in two locations.

                     All of the undeveloped area within the coastal zone, most of which is in

                public ownership, is labeled open space in the City's General Plan. However, the,

                current zoning on privately held land is Rl, single-family residential. Public

                land is currently unzoned.

                     Due to the extensive residential development on the terraces above the

                bluffs, and the public ownership and inaccessibility of the lower terraces and

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             beaches, very little new development or redevelopment in the short  term future

             is anticipated within the coastal zone. For these same reasons, no commercial

             fishing or boating, agriculture or forestry activities now exist or are

             anticipated.

                  Public works facilities and utilities serving the coastal zone are

             currently adequate. The only new public works project will be in conjunction

             with the proposed mussel Rock Park. The water and sewer lines and utilities

             associated with this project can be c6nnected and adequately served by the

             existing infrastructure.

             ORGANIZATION OF THE DALY CITY COASTAL PROGRAM

                  The coastal planning process was begun with the Work Program, approved by

             the Coastal Comission on July, 1978, which included a preliminary issue

             identification and set the tasks to be accomplished     leading to the Daly City

             LCP. This document constitutes the contract between the City and the State.

                  This final report was developed in three sections:

             1) The Background Reports, distributed October, 1978, included discussion
                of the issues, and other analyses that were outlined in the Work
                Program;

             2) The Land Use and Policy Plan, distributed February, 1979, included
                goals, policies, guidelines, and criteria for the use and development
                of the coastal zone; and,

             3) The Implementation Plan, distributed July, 1979, included local zoning
                and conditional use regulations, funding sources and requirements,
                maintenance and public safety requirements, and coordination and
                cooperation requirements.

                  Each of these documents were sent to every State and Federal agency

             expressing interest, all adjacent local jurisdictions, the Regional and State

             Coastal Commission staffs, and all Daly City residents expressing interest. Open

             public meetings were held with the Citizen's Advisory Committee, and discussion

             and comments led to revisions in these first draft documents. Also received were

             written comments which, when appropriate, also led to revisions.

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               II. DEFINITION AND SUMMARY OF POLICIES OF LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS

                    The following is a brief description of each of       the designations on the

                Land Use Map and the Zoning Appeals Area Map, and a brief summary of the major-

                points of the policies of this LCP relating to those designations. References to

                other sections of this report are also given; a complete discussion and definition

                are found in those sections.

                LAND USE:'SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
                    ZONE: R-1
               The permitted uses include single' family dwellin
                                                                ,gs and accessory buildings. Uses
               allo%eble with a Use Permit include nurseries, schools, churches and community
     F71       service centers. All of the parcels designated Rl are existing conforming uses,
               and LCP policies require protection of existing conforming uses. See section
               VII-C for regulations and sections III and IV for policies.

                LAND USE: LIGHTCOMMERCIAL
                    ZONE: C-1

               The permitted   uses include retail, office and services of the type and scale
               normally found  in a neighborhood shopping center. Uses allowable with a Use
               Permit include restaurants, theaters, gas stations, animal kennels and
               nurseries. The three developed parcels designated C1 are all conforming uses,
               and also conform to the policy requiririg commercial recreation facilities (the
               stables) and visitor-serving facilities (the gas station) . See section VII-C for
               regulations and sections III and IV for policies.

                LAND USE: OPEN SPACE

                    ZONE: OS

               The permitted uses include     parks and other open spaces, schools, churches and
               agricultural type uses. Uses  allovable with a Use Permit include commercial uses
               compatible with the open space character of" the area. All of the areas
               designated OS are currently vacant, schools, or parks, and most of the vacant
               parcels are undevelopable. Included within the OS areas are the Sensitive
               Habitat Areas (see below) . Park development is required to be compatible with,
     ....      and when possible to enhance, the natural landscape. See section VII-C'for
               regulations and sections III and IV for policies.

                LAND USE: OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL

                    ZONE: OSR

               The permitted uses include all of those permitted in the OS district, plus very
               low density (2 units/acre) residential with a use permit. This is an alternative
               to the OS designation for private property. There is only one parcel with this
               designation. See section VII-C for regulations and sections III and IV f.or
               policies.

            LAND USE: RESOURCE PROTECTION
                ZONE: RP Combining2one

            This is a combining district, and the uses permitted      are the same as the
            underlying zone. 7his district requires a3ditional application information and
            development regulations for open space areas or areas adjacent to open space
            areas to ensure that the uses do not adversely impact sensitive resources. See
            section VII-C for regulations and sections III and IV for policies.

            This zone is also the effective appeals area. Any decisions of the city
            Council conceniing developnent. in this area way be appea-led to the Califomia
            Coastal Cannission if policies within this Local Coastal Program have not
            been followed.' v&ile the appeal area is defined as within 300 feet of the
            bluff zone, the area east of this zone (not including the one smal.1 canrercial
            property) are all included in a categorical exclusion, Heaning they are exenPt
            frm coastal permit requirement. This exclusion, Number E-80-3, was approved
            by the City Council on June 3, 1980.

            LAND USE: SENSITIVE HABITAT

            These are defined as -areas in which plant or animal I ife and/or their habitats
            are especially valuable due to their special role in an ecosystem, and which
            could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments. 7he
            two areas, one in each of the major canyons in the coastal zone, are to be
            protected, and only compatible uses are allowed in or near these areas. See
            sections III and IV for policies.

            LAND USE: BEACH ACCESS

            These are the available locations for beach accessways, and are the only
            permissible locations in the coastal zone due to geotechnical problems                 166
            elsewhere. Other access not shown are lateral access (trails on or parallel to
            the beach) aM visual access (locations for viewing the coastline). See sections
            III and IV for pDlicies and section V for a more detailed description.

                III. DISCUSSION OF POLICY GROUPS

                     This section presents a brief discussion of the background information

                leading to the specific coastal plan policies that follow. The subsections are

                policy groups identified in the LCP regulations and have been used throughout

                the coastal planning process.

                     Each of the subsections is divided into three parts: background discussion,

                Coastal Act policies, and specific LCP goals. The background discussion is a

                brief summary of the issues identified in the Work Program and detailed in the

                Background Reports. A more in-depth discussion can be found in these documents.

                The Coastal Act policies are those from the Act that refer directly to the

                particular policy group, and are copied verbatim to be adopted as. part of the
                Daly City Coastal Plan. 7he goals are the stated purpose for actions by the City

                and others within the coastal zone; are a response to the identified issues and

                the State mandated policies; and are the basis for the specific policies that
     1.7        follow in the next section.

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            PUBLIC ACCESS

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                 In Daly  City, vehicular,  pedestrian and visual access to the coastal zone

            and specifically to the beach is very limited. A major goal of the Coastal Act
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            is the provision of maximum feasible access to coastal resources. The' problem

            here is essentially created by the severe geophysical hazards and the continuous

            existing development.

                 Vehicular access into the coastal zone neighborhoods from the balance of

            Daly City is limited to only two points: Westridge and Westmoor Avenues. 7uv

            other routes allow access from Pacifica. Since Skyline Boulevard is by design a
            limited access expressway, the problem cannot feasibly be solved by roaduay.            1L

            reconstruction. The posting of signs informing the motorist of existing access
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            points uould therefore be the only feasible solution.

                 Public transit to and within the coastal zone is also limited. However,              IJF
            significant demand for increased service has not been demonstrated. This should           L

            change %ben the proposed Mussel Fbck Park, Daisaku Ikeda Canyon, and Thornton
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          .State Beach developments are completed.

                 Bicycle and pedestrian access, other than alorxg the regular street system,

            is not availatile. A safe, separated bicycle route is to be developed along

            Skyline Boulevard by the coLmty. Skyline Drive from Westmoor Avenue.south is a

            designated city bicycle route, but offers no physical separation. other routes

            are needed to connect to the beach access locations when they become available.

                 Safe access to the beach is currently available only at Thornton State

            Beach. Mussel Rock Park and Daisaku Ikeda Canyon will provide two others when

            they are completed. Any other vertical access routes should not be allowed due

            to the Lnstable nature of the bluffs.

                 An important aspect of vehicular access is parking. Although the importance

            of public transit cannot be overemphasized, we will alw-ays have the problem of

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                the private car. The design of each of the three accessway areas should include
     F7         two parking criteria: necessity and sufficiency. Spaces necessary to satisfy

                deman d must be available or parking will spillover into the coastal

                neighborhoods. However, if more than sufficient parking is available, it would

                defeat the goals promoting public transit and other alterate modes. The

     i          balancing act will be delicate, and detailed study will be required to determine
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                     Lateral access, connecting the three vertical access routes and providing a

                shoreline recreational trail, is now available only on the beach. Both the old
                highway 1 right-of-way and the blu'ff top property behind the houses have been

                suggested for trail development; however, neither of these currently runs the

                length of the -coastal zone uninterrupted. Also, there are problems of safety in

                terms of trail stability and dislodged rocks falling on beach users below.

                Therefore, adequate public safety requires limiti-ng lateral access to the beach

                at the present time. If, at some future date, the old highway 1 right-of-way can

                be repaired and maintained, it could then also become a designated lateral

                trail.

                     During the tour of the coastal zone by the Citizen's Advisory Committee,

                concern was expressed for use of the beach at high tide@ An investigation of the

                high tide level two days after the highest tide of the year reve aled no area of

                the beach completely covered with water. libe high water line seen on the rocks

                was probably due to strong winds.

                     Visual access to the beauty  of the coast also needs to be expanded and

                protected. While the existing development limits this access, there are

                locations along the bluff top where viewpoints can be established. Publicly

                owned sites include the three tot lots and the Caltrans property south of the

                Thornton Beach access road. Pr ivately owned sites include the properties on

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               Westline Drive, Westhrae        Drive, Lynvale Court, and those south of the riding

               stables on Olympic Way.

                     The overall goal of this policy group, that of maximizirxg public a                   ccess to
               the beach, when realized will convert an isolated shoreline into a regional

               resource. The official Daly City slogan, the "gateway to the peninsula," will be
               especially true when the beach is fully accessible. The problem that will arise
               is the need to protect the existing residential neighborhoods from intrusion,

               and to insure that all future :development is compatible with these

               neighborhoods. This problem is addressed in the subsection dealing with new

               development.

               COASTAL ACT POLICIES          ACCESS

                          � 30210. Maximum access and recreational opportunities
                          la,carrying out the requirement of Section 2 of Article.XV of the California
                          Constitution, maximum access, which shall be conspicuously posted, and
                          recreational opportunities shall be provided for all the people consistent with
                          public safety needs and the need to protect public rights, rights of private
                          property owilers, and natural resource areas from overuse.
                          � 30211. Interference by. development
                          Development shall not interfere with the public's right of access to the sea
                          where ac4uired through use or legislative authorization, including. but not
                          limited to, the use of dry sand and rocky coastal beaches to the first line of
                          terrestrial vegetation.
                          � 30212. Access from public roadway
                          Public access from the nearest public roadway to the shoreline and along
                          the coast shall be provided in new development projects except where (1) it
                          is inconsistent with pub4c safety, military security needs, or the protection
                          of fragile coastal resources, (2) adequate access exists nearby, or (3)
                          agriculture would be adversely affected. Dedicated accessway shall not be
                          required to be opened. to public use until a public agency or private
                          association agrees to accept responsibility,for maintenance and liability of
                          the accessway.
                          Nothing in this division shall restrict public access nor shall it excuse the
                          performance of duties and responsibilities of public agencies which are
                          required by Sections 66478.1 to 66478.14, inclusive, of the Goverm-nent
                          Code and by Section 2 of Article XV of the California Constitution.

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                             � 30251. Scenic and visual qualities
                             The scenic and visual qualities of coastal areas shall be considered and
                             p
                              rotected as a resource of public importance. Permitted development shall
                             besited and designed to protect views to and along the ocean and scenic
                             coastal areas, to minimize the alteration of natural land forms, to be visually
                             compatible with the character of surrounding areas, and, where feasible, to
                             restore and enhance visual quality in visually degraded areas. New develop-
                             ment in. highly scenic areas such as those designated in the California
                             Coastline Preservation and Recreation Plan prepared by the Department of
     ILi                     Parks and Recreation and by local government shall be subordinate to the
                             character of its setting.

                    PUBLIC ACCESS GOALS

                    1. Provide more information on           access   to coastal resources to motorists
                        on Skyline Boulevard, John Daly Boulevard, and Highway 280).

                    2.  Promote use of public                transit into and within the coastal
                        neighborhood, especially to          the. three beach access locations.

                    3.  Improve and expand the bicycle route system in               the coastal zone.

                    4.  Improve the existing beach accessways to increase public oppor                    tunities
                        for use while minimizing the safety problems.

                    5.  Provide sufficient pa      rkirig at each of the beach access points to avoid
                        spillover into.the coastal neighborhoods.

                    6.  Provide an appropriate coastal trail and connect it to other existing-
                        or proposed trails to form a comprehensive trail system to and along
                        the coastline.

                    7.  Minimize disruption of coastal neighborhoods by minimizing beach user
                        traffic through those neighborhoods.

                    8.  Designate and develop as many visual            access points as possible.

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              RECREATION AND VISiToR-sERviNG FACILITIES

                  7he real purpose in the goal of maximizing public access to the beach is to

              maximize public recreation opportunities in the coastal zone. Wbile the entire

              coastline in Daly City offers. excellent beach frontage, the full potential is

              rarely, if ever, achieved.

                  Recreational uses in the coastal        zone are limited by the weather,

              topographical and geological hazards, existing development, available accessf

              the need to protect sensitive habitat areas, and the availability of funding for

              resource development and maintenance.
                  Th@rnton state Beach it currently the only safely developed accessible

              beachfront area in Daly City. This park also provides picnic. facilities, a

              nature study @.rail, and a site for miniture radio-controlled gliders. A

              development program proposes new parking and camping facilities and possible
              acquisition of additional beach and bluff top properties. While the development

              plans will be the responsibility of the State, permit authority will rest with

              the City when this LCP is certified, and therefore policies should be included

              within this plan to insure coordination between agencies and consistency at all
              planning ievels.

                  7he three neighborhood parks, usually called tot lots, in the coastal zone

              neighborhood are all relatively under-utilized, basically because of their small

              size. 7hey could be redesigned to promote a greater diversity of uses among a

              wider range of ages. Their loation on the bluff top should be emphasized instead

              of ignored. Policies concerning visual access from these parks have been

              presented in the access section.

                  Existing but undeveloped recreational areas include the proposed Musse

              Rock Park and Daisaku Ikeda Canyon. Activity concerning Mussel Rock Park is just

              beginning to unfold. The solid waste transfer station access road and parking

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                 lot are complete and will provide needed access to the beach. Discussions with

                 the State for funding and technical assistance for Mussel Rock Park have begun

                 and show great promise.

                      The Daisaku Ikeda Canyon development is the respons.ibility of the Nichiren

                 Shoshu Academy (.NSA) under an agreement with the City. They have until July,

                 1984 to complete their planned landscaping and development. other than

                 significant tree planting and cleaning operations, no planning or development

                 has yet been achieved since the contract was signed. However, with the recent

                 grant awarded to the City by the State Coastal. Conservancy, money is now

                 available for technical' assistance and materials. The development of a safe

                 beach access trail should be complete prior to the 1984 deadline.

                      The recreation goals of the Coastal Act refer to both public and private

                 facilities. The Act specifically gives commercial recreation priority over

                 residential, general industrial, or other commercial land uses. The only

                 commercial recreation facility in the coastal zone are the two horse stables on

                 the bluff top overlooking Thornton Beach. They seem relatively permanent, and

                 the high demand for their services will pro  bably not diminish. However, the

                 location is valuable and development pressures are sure to emerge. Policies are

                 needed to protect this recreational resource.

                      Continuing support for recreational resources must be maintained to insure

                 their usability. Although most of the open spaces within the coastal zone are in

                 public ownership, a management program for the    undeveloped areas is necessary

                 prior to park development and regular supervision. Of particular concern is the
                 prevention of overuse and erosion, as'well as pubi ic safety and general cleanup

                 activities.

                COASTAL ACT     POLICIES      RECREATION

                         � 30212.5. Distribution of public facilities
                         Wherever appropriate and feasible, public facilities@ including parking areas
                         or facilities, shall be distributed throughout an area so as to mitigate against
                         the impacts, social and otherwise, of overcrowding or over-use by the public
                         of any single area.
                         � 30213. Low cost recreational facilities and bousing
                         Lower cost visitor and recreational facilities and housing opportunities for
                         persons of low and moderate income shall be protected, encouraged, and,
                         where feasible, provided. Developments providing public recreational oppor-
                         tunities are preferred. New housing in the coastal zone shall be developed in
                         conformity with the standards, policies, and goals of local housing elements
                         adopted in accordance with the requirements of subdivision (0) of Section
                         65302 of the Government Code.

                         � 30220. Water-oriented recreational activities
                         Coastal areas suited for water-oriented recreational activities that cannot
                         readily be provided at inland water areas shall be protected for such uses.
                         � 30221. Oceanfront land suitable for recreational use
                         Oceanfront land suitable for recreational use shall be protected for recrea-
                         tional use ana development unless present and    "forseeable future demand for
                         public or commercial recreational activities that could be accommodated on
                         the property is already adequately provided for in the area.

                         � 30222. Visitor-serving commercial recreational facilities
                         The use of private lands suitable for visitor-serving commercial recreational
                         facilities designed to enhance public opportunities for coastal recreation shall
                         have priority over private residential, general industrial, or general commer-
                         cial development, but not over agriculture or coastal-dependent industry.
                         � 30223. Upland areas
                         Upland areas necessary to support coastal recreational uses shall be reserved
                         for such uses, where feasible.

                         � 30250. Proximity to existing. developed areas
                         (c) Visitor-serving facilities that cannot feasibly be located in existing
                         developed areas shall be located in existing isolated developments or' at
                         selected points of attraction for visitors.

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     V-        RECREATION GOALS

               1. Maximize opportunities for use of Thornton State Beach. In the   new
     F7.          development plans, encourage non-automobile use and protect existing
                  recreational uses and facilities.

     77        2. Redesign Palisades, Northridge, and Longview Parks to encourage more
                  use and to take advantage of their coastal settings.

               3. Provide protection from development pressures for the existing horse
                  stables.

               4. The Mussel Rock Park and Daisaku Ikeda Canyon development plans should
                  maximize public use while recognizing and protecting the resources in
                  the area.

               5. A management program should be adopted to protect the undeveloped open
                  space in the coastal zone.

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              HOUSING

                   The Daly City coastal zone has about 2200 housing       units on the coastal

             ,terrace adjacent to the bluffs above the ocean beach.         Some evidence of
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              neighborhood deterioration has been noted including high rates of housing sales

              and removal of some homes required by geotechnical hazards. The neighborhoods

              west of Skyline Boulevard have provided a resource of moderate incane housing

              for the camunity. Conservation and rehabilitation of   that housing stock is a

              goal expressed by City, State, and Federal policies.
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                   7here are limited citations in the Coastal Act  policies  related to these

              recommended goals and policies. Section 30213 of the Coastal    Act requires that

              housing opportunities for low and moderate income persons be maximized. It also

              requires by reference that housing activities be consistant with the housing

              element of the General Plan. 7he broad State policy objectives for local housing

              elements are:

                 a) Provision of decent housing in a satisfying environment for all
                    persons.

                 b) Provision of housing choices by location, type, price, and
                    tenure.

                 c) Development of a balanced residential environment w ith access to
                    employment opportunities, community facilities, and adequate
                    services.

                   With the goals and policies concerning housing already established, the

              issue becomes one of implementation. Based on the 1970 census income

              distribution data, the coastal zone neighborhoods cannot be included      at this

              time as a rehabilitation priority area. It is the intent of the City to  use its

              HCDA rehabilitation funds in the previously defined priority area. 7h6refore,

              other means should be found to realize these goals.

                   The Background Report notes these possible resources which can impact the

              coastal zone housing stock:

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                         Agent                   Activity
                    City of Daly City       Code enforcement

                    City of Daly City       Rehabilitation loan program

                    San Mateo County        Section 8 new and existing
                                              housing rental assistance

                    The current data are inadequate to determine the need to upgrade current

               housing stock and the portion of stock occupied by low and moderate income

               persons or families. There is not a Daly City work program to determine which

               stock in the coastal zone may require rehabilitation. The 1980 census will

               provide the data on low and moderate incame persons and families living in the

               coastal zone.

                    Generally there are not sufficient recognized or substantiated need,

               resource or demand to make the protection and/or upgrading if coastal zone

               housing stock a major a    rea of policy concern. Rather the protection and

               upgrading can be a part of citywide activities undertaken to.conserve and

               upgrade all the housing in Daly City.

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               COASTAL ACT POLICIES         HO(JS=

                         � 30213. Low cost recreational facilities and housing
                         Lower cost - visitor and recreational facilities and housing opportunities f6r
                         persons of low and moderate income shall be protected, encouraged, and,
                         where feasible, provided. Developments providing public recreational oppor-
                         tunities are preferred. New housing in the coastal zone shall be developed in
                         conformity with the standards, policies, and goals of local housing elements
                         adopted in -accordance with the requirements of subdivision (c) of Section
                         65302 of the Government Code.

                HOUSIW GOALS
                1. Increase housing opportunities for low and moderate                 income persons in
                    the Daly City coastal zone by developing a housing needs.and supply
                   data base and using it to promote increased housIng assistance.
                2. Protect the existing housing in the coastal zone by monitoring the
                    geophysical hazards and providing assistance when necessary.

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                 EWIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITAT AREAS

                     Generally, the coastal bluffs and cliff areas, including Mussel Rock and

                 Daisaku Ikeda, the principal canyons in the coastal zone, have been highly

                 disturbed over the past 50 years. Until recently, the absence of conservation

                 management, the persistent and modifying effects of weather and climate, and the

                 rapid urbanization of adjacent lands has altered the landscape and inhibited the

                 re-establishment of any significant plant and animal habitats in the area. It is

                 perhaps because of this that. until now specific policies and programs

                 identifying, classifying and protecting sensitive habitat areas have not been

                 forthccmin@.

                     lbroughout the coastal zone, it is the two major canyons uhich display the
     Ll          greatest variety of plant and animal life* The use of the lower portion of

                 Mussel Rock canyon over the past 20 years as a sanitary landfill has all but

                 eliminated original plant and animal patterns. Nevertheless, since the closure

                 of highway 1 in 1957, vegetation along the bluffs, and particularly in the upper

                 areas of the two canyons, has become more pronounced. A recent botanical

                 inventory taken in the most protected areas of the canyons sho%is the presence of

                 a wide variety of both introduced and native species which have become or are

                 becoming established (see Appendix B for the species lists and maps of the areas

                 covered) . It is important to note, however, that unless measures are taken to

                 protect these re-establishing habitats from further disruption, especially with

                 increasing access    opportunities, these sensitive areas may be adversely

                 impacted.

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                COASTAL ACT POLICIES           HABITAT AREAS
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                         � 30230.. Marine resources                                                                                   I
                         Marine resources shall be maintained,       enhanced, and,    Where feasiblc@ re-
                         stored. Special protection shall be given -to. areas -and species of -sp@cial
                         biological or economic significance. Uses of the marine environment shall be
                         carried out in a manner - that will sustain      the biological productivity of
                         coastal waters and that will maintain healthy populations of all species -of
                         marine organisms adequate for long-term commercial, recreational, scien-
                         tific, and educational purposes.

                         � 30231. Biological productivity and water quality
                         The biological productivity . and the. quality of coastal Waters, streams,
                         wetlands, estuaries, and like"s'appropriate to maintain optimum populations
                         of marine:. organisms and ..for..the protection..of . human health shall be
                         main@tained and, where feasible, restored through,, among other means,
                         minimizing.,. adverse effects -of waste water discharges and entrainment;
                         controlling- runoff, preventing. depletion of ground water supplies and sub-
                         stantial. interference with surface waterflow, encouraging waste water - recla-
                         mation,@- maintaining natural yegetation buffer. 'areas     that protect riparian
                         habitats" d minimizing' e                            eams.
                                   an               alt ration of natural str
                         � 30240.FEnvironnientally sensitive habitat areas
                         (a)-..E@'@@@nznentally.se@si.ti@e'"'h@@itat areas shaU be. protected against *any
                         significant disruption of habitat values, and only' uses 4ependent on such
                         resources shall be allowed within such areas.
                         (b) Development in areas adjacent to environmen'tally sensitive habitat 'areas
                         and, parks and recreation areas shalL be sited and designed to prevent
                         impacts which would significantly degrade such areas, and shall be comp@li_
                         ble withthe continuance of such, habitat areas.

                SENSITIVE RINBITAT AREA GOALS

                1. Protect, maintain and, where possible, enha                     nce existing plant and
                                                                           -establishment of a variety of
                    animal habitats to allow continued re
                    species.

                2. Increase     the quality and variety of plant and animal species and, in
                    general,    improve overall biological prbductivity.

                3.  Protect     existing and, to the extent possible,                    introduce additional
                    native      vegetative groundcover on the bluffs to promote
                    re-establishment.of this natural slope stabilizer.

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                 HAZARD AREAS

                      The entire 2+ mile stretch of sea cliffs in the coastal zone presents major

                 physical hazards affecting public safety and access. 7he principal physical

                 hazards present are the result of erosion and landslides. The net effect of

                 these processes is a retreating cliff line and unstable bluffs, particularly in

                 the area around Mussel Rock and the cliffs just south of the entrance to

                 Thornton State Beach, where periodic landsliding continues to occur. Also,

                 seismic activity associated  with the nearby San Andreas Fault has served to

                 accelerate both of these natural processes.

                      abere are numerous landslide zones inside the coastal zone that continue to

                 exacerbate the fragile stability of the bluffs. They occur in the area where the

                 cliffs increase in elevation and the dip of the Merced Formation steepens

                 markedly as the beds approach the San Andreas Fault. Moreover, slides are

                 frequently associated with the appearance of impermeable zones of silt and mud

                 in the predominantly permeable sandy succession. These contacts are commonly

                 marked in winter months by springs and seeps of.ground water. Landsliding, which

                 has occurred since   the cliff tops were highly disturbed in the 1950's, has

                 caused removal of 12 homes along Westline Drive above Mussel Rock and four homes

                 on Lynvale Court above Thornton Beach. Also, in 1973, storm drain pipe re     pairs

                 were undertaken in Daisaku Ikeda Canyon, with large quantities of sediment

                 removed as a result of erosion, siltation, and landsliding.

                      Public use of the bluffs has created problems of safety. Because of the

                 unstable nature of the underlying materialf almost any undeveloped pathway

                 selected by a visitor offers what must'be considered marginal footing and is

                 subject to landsliding. A stretch of the abandoned highway 1, between Thornton

                 Beach and Daisaku Ikeda Canyon, which is still for the most part intact, is

                 frequently used as a hiking trail. However, although not plainly visible, even

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              portions of the highway's underlying roadbed material have been significantly

              eroded, leaving a dangerously cantilevered asphalt surface.

                   71he possibilities of constructing slope stabilizing structures using a

              variety  of techniques have. been suggested. The implications of this type of

              bluff stabilization are that it would be prohibitively expensive to build and

              effectively maintain, and would provide a limited level of public safety. The

              most effective means. of enhancing bluff stabilization would be the protection

              and addition of native vegetative ground covers. This would also be the least

              expensive and the most visually appealing.

              COASTAL ACT POLICIES - HAZARD AREAS

                       � 30253. Standards for neW development
                       New development shall:
                       (1) Minimize risks to life and property in areas of high geologic, flood, and
                       fire hazard.
                       (2) Assure stability and structural integrity, and neither create nor contrib-
                       ute significantly to erosion, geologic instability, or destruction of the site or
                       surrounding area or in any way require the construction of protective
                       devices that 'would substantially alter natural landforms along bluffs and..
                       Cliffs.

              HAZARD AREAS COALS

              1. With the provisions for maximizing public access to the coastline,
                 provide an acceptabld level of public safety from existing physical
                 hazards along the bluffs.

              2. Encourage use of the coastal zone only        where hazards do not create
                 risks to public safety; mitigate and          warn of hazards where public
                 safety and uncontrolled public use is a      problem.

              3. 14here possible, eliminate all artificially-induced physical hazards.

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                NE
                _W DEVELOPMENT

                     Buildout of developable land has almost been ccmpleted inside the coastal

                zone, including land very close to the bluffs. In terms of developable land,

                there are currently about 17 acres available: 3.1 acres of privately-owned land

                at Westbrae Drive between Menlo Avenue and Northridge Drive; 5.8 privately@owned

                acres south of the horse stables on Olympic Way overlooking Thornton State

                Beach; and 8.3 acres south of the Thornton Beach access road, which is owned by

                Caltrans and currently unzoned.

                     There are 18 parcels of privately-owned but physically undevelopable vacant

                property covering a total area of approximately four acres located along the

                blufftops. Parcel sizes range from 3300 square feet to 17,000 square feet.

                However, a combination of severe geologic constraints and lack of access
                essentially prohibits development of all of these parcels. In fact, 16 parcels

                in two locations along the bluffs were once occupied by single family hanes

                which had to be removed due to geophysical problems.
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                     There are  two other vacant but physically undevelopable parcels located

                along the beach and lower terraces. The beach pro          perty, 10.5 acres

                privately-owned, is located adjacent to Thornton Beach directly below the

                abandoned highway 1 right-of-way. The other parcel, owned by Caltrans, is

                situated on the bluffs including and above the old right-of-way.

                     An archaeological field investigation in conjunction with the construction

                of the new  refuse transfer station above Mussel Rock has uncovered the remains

                of three Indian burials. Other objects. such as arrow and spear heads, sharp

                stone knives and a stone grinding bowl have also been discovered at this site.

                Other sites all through the canyon could contain additional archaeological

                artifacts that would be of great interest and educational and cultural value.

                The Mussel Rock Park development plan must include procedures for cultu*ral

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               resource investigation and, if sites are discovered, recovery.

                      A feasibility study concerning development of an Indian                      village and/or an

               exhibit has been initiated. If realized, the facsimile village                      and exhibit would

               become a significant part of the Mussel Rock Park.

               COASTAL ACT     POLICIES - NRq DEVELOPMENT

                        � 30235. Construction altering natural shoreline processes
                        Revetments, breakwaters, groins, harbor channels, seawalls, cliff retaining
                        walls, and other such construction - that alters natural shoreline processes
                        shall be permitted when required to 'serve coastal-dependent. uses or to
                        protect existifig structures or. public beaches in danger -from erosion and
                        when designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse impacts on local shoreline
                        sand supply. Existing marine structures'causing water stagnation contribut'
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                        ing to pollution problems and fishkills should be phase;d -out or upgrad6d
                        where feasible.

                        � 30244. Archaeological or paleontological resources
                        Where development would adversely impact archaeological or paleontologi-
                        cal resources as identified by the State Efistoric Preservation Officer, reasona-
                        ble mitigation measures shall be required.
                        � 30250. Proximity to existing developed areas
                        (a) New development, except as otherwise provided in this division, shall be
                        located within, contiguous with, or in close proximity to, existing developed
                        areas able to accommodate it or, where such areas are not able to accommo-
                        date it, in other areas with adequate public ser%ices and where it will not
                        have significant adverse effects, either individually or cumulatively, on
                        coastal resources. In addition, land divisions, other than leases for agricul-
                        tural uses, outside existing developed areas sball be permitted only where 50
                        percent of the usable parcels in the area have been developed and the
                        created parcels would be no smaller than the average size of. surrounding
                        parcels.

                        � 30252. Nlaintenance and enhancement of public access
                        The location and amount of new development should maintain and enhance
                        public access to the coast by (1) facilitating the provision or extension of
                        transit service, (2) providing commercial facilities within or adjoining
                        residential development or in other areas that will minimize the use of
                        coastal access roads, (3) providing nonautomobile circulation within -the
                        development, (4) providing adequate parking facilities or providing substi-
                        tute means of serving the development with public transportation, (5)
                        assuring the potential for public transit for high intensity uses such as high-
                        rise office buildings, and by (6) assuring that the recreational needs of new
                        residents will not overload nearby coastal recreation areas by correlating the
                        amount of development with local park acquisition and development plans
                        with the provision of onsite recreational facilities to serve the new develop-
                        -ment.

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                     � 30253. Standards for new development
                     New development shall:
                     (3) Be consistent with requirements imposed by an air pollution control
                     district or the State Air Resources Control Board as to each particular
                     development.
                     (4) Minimize energy consumption and vehicle miles traveled.

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     ILI       NEW DEVELOPMENT GOALS
               1. Assure that all new development within the coastal zone is compatible
                 with existing residential uses and existing and planned recreational
                 uses.

               2. Retain those vacant properties for public use which are valuable
                 potential coastal resources.

               3. Assure that new development will not detract or restrict access at the
                 three designated access points.

               4. Prevent any new development on potentially dangerous sites.

               5. Protect and preserve all possible archaeological sites until an
                 investigation can be completed to determine its potential.

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             ENEMY FACILITIES

                  There is a    possibility of energy recovery from the former landfill

             pperation in the Kissel Rock Park site. Methane gas produced by the decaying

             refuse could be collected, processed and used    as aft energy source. If recovery

             is not financially feasible, some means to effectively dissipate the gas must be

             employed so that there is no environmental damage or public safety problems.

                  Although this is not specifically a coastal-dependent energy facility,     the

             Coastal Commission felt its location on a coastal plain and effect on a

             significant coastal resource area -warranted attention and inclusion    into this

             LCP.

                  The-Regional Vbter Quality Control Board (RWQCB) has required that the

             migration of methane gas be controlled to prevent creation of a nuisance. 7he

             City has installed ten gas monitoring and collection wells in the landfill area.

             There are presently no plans beyond preliminary gas pressure and composition

             testing.

                  Whether the gas is safely dissipated or collected and used will depend on

             the quality and quantity of gas and the costs associated with each alternative.

             Preliminary cost estimates are given in the Background Report; final estimates

             must ausit test results.

                  Whatever the final action taken, any plans and activities            must be

             integrated into the Mussel Rock Park developnent plan and with this LCP.

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                  COASTAL ACT POLICIES - ENERGY

                               30260. Coastal-dependent industrial facilities
                              Coastal-dependent industrial facilities shall be @ncouraged' to locate or
                              expand within existing sites and shall be permitted reasonable long-term
                              growth where consistent with this division. However, where new or ex-
                                            -dependent industrial facilities cannot feasibly be accommo-
                              panded coastal
                              dated consistent with other policies of this division, they may nonetheless be
                              permitted in accordance with this section and Sections 30261 and 30262 if
                              (1) alternative locations are infeasible or more environmentally damaging;
                              (2) to do otherwise would. adverse] affect the public 'welfare; and (3)
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                              adverse environmental effects are mitigated to the maximum extent feasible.

                              � 30262. Oil and gas development
                              Oil and gas development shall be permitted in accordance with Section
                              30260, if the following conditions are m et:
                              (a) The development is performed safely and consistent with the geologic
                              conditions of the well site.
                              (b) New or expanded facilities related to such development are *consolidated,
                              to the maximum extent feasible and legally permissible, unless consolidation
                              will have adverse environmental consequences and will not significantly
                              reduce the number of producing wells, support facilities, or sites required to
                              produce the reservoir economically and with minimal environmental im-
                              pacts.
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     L              ENERGY GOALS
                    1. Eliminate any harmful impacts of the presence of subsurface methane
     F`                 gas at the old Mussel Rock landfill site.
      -1            2.  Coordinate methane dissipation or reca              very activities with all other
                        deveiopment activities for Mussel Rock Park.

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           IV. SPECIFIC COASTAL PLAN POLICIES AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES

                This section presents the specific Coastal Plan Policies to be adopted to            7

           guide actions and decisions of the City concerning development and use within
           the Coastal Zone. These policies are the response to the issues, Coastal Act            17
           Policy requirements, and the goals presented in the previous section.

                Also presented are the procedural requirements for implementing those

           policies, and the City's enabling legislation designating these procedures. In

           many, cases, the policies refer to actions  within the jurisdiction of the City;

           in these cases there is no additional implementation required until a situation

           reflecting these policies occurs.

                7he most important concerns in the LCP   are that the beach areas are an

           underutilized recreational resource, while the bluffs:and habitat areas adjacent
           to them are extremely fragile in many if not most places. However, the

           management and preservation of the access routes, recreation areas, and

           sensitive habitat and hazardous areas pose potentially conflicting goals and

           requirements. While the' LCP can address these conflicts in general, it cannot

           provide the necessary detail to address any potential single conflict.

           Therefore, the implementation program cannot be considered statict and must be

           periodically reviewed and updated as new       resources are., identified and

           development plans are proposed.

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                                                                   PROCEDURAL             ENABLING
           PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES                                  REQUIREMENTS           REQUIREMENTS,

           I.  Information and directional signs indicating        Establish and          Policy (1)
               the location of approved neighborhood and           maintain               Resolution (2)
               beach access points shall be placed at              directional signs
               'appropriate points along Skyline Boulevard         (City & Caltrans)
               (highway 35), Highway 280 and local arterial
               streets. (Goal 1 and Section 30210)

           2.  Publicity concerning the availability of Daly       Establish signs &      Policy
               City beach facilities shall include                 other source           Resolution
               information on public transit connections           information;
               available. (Goal 2 and Section 30210)               request DPR action

           3.  when Mussel Rock Park and Daisaku Ikeda             Request SamTrans       Policy
               Canyon Park are completed, SamTrans shall be        action
     77        encouraged to increase weekend bus service to
               and between these facilities. (Goals 2 & 7
               and Section 30210)

           4.  The City's designated bicycle route system          City budgeting;        Policy
               along John Daly and Skyline Boulevards shall        Request County         Resolution
               be completed, and the County shall be               action
               encouraged to complete their designated
               system within Da  ly City. (Goals 3 & 7 and
               Section 30210)

     IL.   5.  Bicycle routes along City arterials shall be        City planning,         Policy
               designated to connect the present designated        budgetting
               routes to beach access locations. (Goals 3 &
               7 and Section 30210)

           6.  A separate bicycle and pedestrian trail or          Land use controls      ordinance
               trails down to the existing Thornton State
               Beach facilities, and to the proposed Mussel
               Rock facilities, and an improved and safe
               hiking only trail on the old highway 1
               right-of-way,,shall be provided when the park
               expansion programs are designed            and
               implemented. (Goal 4 and Section 30210)
     Ll    7.  The Nichiren Shoshu Academy shall be                Funding and            State Coastal
               encouraged to complete their trail                  technical              Conservancy
               development in Daisaku Ikeda Canyon before          assistance             Accessways
               the July, 1984 deadline. (Goal 4 and Section                               Grant
               30210)

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       8.  The design and development of each of the         Land use controls       ordinance
           thr,ee beach access points shall include                                                  t
           adequate parking facilities. However, to
           minimize development and encourage alternate
           modes of transportation, excessive parking
           shall not be allowed. (Goal 5 and Section
           30212.5)

       9.  a. The beach from Thornton State    Beach to      Maintenance and         Policy
           Mussel Fbck shall be designated as  the Daly      security                Resolution
           City Coastal Trail. Appropriate     warnings      responsibilities
           shall be posted at trail entry points
           concerning tides, undercurrents, and other
           potential hazards.
           b. Wben the hiking trail on the old highway 1
           right-of-way is completed and safe, it shall
           also be designated as the Daly City Coastal
           Trail. (Goal 6 and Section 30210)

       10.  When any physical improvements are               City planning,          Policy
            contemplated for Palisades, Northridge, or       budgeting
            Longview Parks, provisions for including
            visual access facilities shall be included.
            This should include, at a minimum,, seating
            and removal of visual barriers. (Goal 8 and
            Section 30251)
       11.  Any development or redevelopment of blufftop     Land.use controls       ordinance         f7
            properties shall be designed to enhance
            visual access of the coastline from the
            street. Any significant viewpoint areas
            identified in the Public Access Component of
            this LCP shall be dedicated for public use
            in lieu of physical coastline access
            requirements. (Goal 8 and Section 30251)

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                                                                 PROCEDURAL             ENABLING
           RECREATION POLICIES                                                          REQUIREMENTS
                                                                 REQUIREMENTS

           1. The new development plan for Thornton State        Land use controls;     ordinance
     F_        Beach shall include the following:                Maintenance and
                 a) Improved, separate bicycle and               security
               pedestrial trails from Skyline Boulevard to       responsibilities
               the existing parking area;
                 b) An improved and maintained narrow trail
               for hiking only on the old highway 1
               right-of-way;
                 c) Protection-of the existing horse
               stables from any activities located on the
              @adjacent parcels;
                 d) Maximum landscaping to hide any
               proposed parking facilities on the blufftop,
               properties adjacent to the existing access
               road;
                 e) Protection measures for all coastal
               resources, including natural landforms and
               plant and animal communities;
     7.          f) Regulations concerning maximum usage
               for various activities and specific locations
               to prevent overuse and damage. These
               regulations shall specify and guide the high
               intensity uses on the beach and the moderate
     L         intensity uses in the valley as designated in
     F7        the. State Department of Parks General Plan
               and defined in the glossary (Section,VII-A).
                 g) A portion of the existing paved lot
               improved as necessary and adequate for bus
               loading.
               (Goal I and Sections 30210, 30222, 30251)

           2.  Redevelop, as funding becomes available, in       city planning,         Policy
               order of priority: Longview, Northridge, and      budgeting
     Li        Palisades Parks. All existing utilized
               activities shall be retained. Facilities and
               activities to be added include tables and
               benches for passive activites, less visually
               limiting back fences for ocean viewing, and
               small scale adult exercise equipment. Where
               ?eotechnically feasible, the park shall
               include as much of the Caltrans property as
               possible without endangering the park users
               or the unstable slopes. (Goal 2 and Section
               30223)

     1---,  3. The private property north of the Thornton        Land use controls      Ordinance
               State Beach access road shall be designated
               for commercial recreation uses. Horse stables
               shall be included in the list of acceptable
               uses, and a conditional use permit shall be
               required for any change in intensity or type
               of use of the properties. (Goal 3 and Section
               30222)

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                                                               REQUIREMENTS             REQUIREMENTS
        4. Development plans for Mussel    Rock-Park and       Park development         Policy          IL
           Daisaku Ikeda Canyon shall     incorporate the      plans;                   Ordinance
           following:                                          Land use controls
              a) Protection measures for  all existing or
           potential resources, including significant                                                    7
           plant and animal habitits and historical and                                                  a
           archaelogical sites;
              b) In-depth study of and protection
           measures from any potential     geological or
           seismic-problems;
              c) Minimal formal improvements and other
           physical modifi'cations to reflect a low
           intensity of use in Daisaku Ikeda Canyon and
           a low to moderate intensity of use in'Mussel
           Rock Park as defined in the Glossary (Section
           VII-A);
              d) Coordination with the State Parks
           Department and the City of Pacifica to insure
           continuity of Coastal Zone recreational
           development, lateral trails, etc.
           .(Goal 4 and Sections 30212.5,.30213, 30240)

        5. A San Andreas Fault   Visitor's Center and a        Mussel Rock Park         Policy
           facsimile Ohlone Indian Village should be           development plan
           considered for inclusion in the Mussel Rock
           Park development plan. (Goal 4 and Section
           30213)

        5...The following shall be the basis for the           Park development         Policy
           management of public undeveloped open space         plans;                   Resolution
           areas in the Coastal Zone:.                         maintenance and
              a) Public access into Mussel Rock Park and       security
           Daisaku Ikeda Canyon shall not be publicized        responsibilities
           until these facilities are fully developed
           and safe;
              b) Fences and turnstiles shall be placed
           at the beginning of bicycle and pedestrian
           access trails at the public street or parking
           lot to keep motorized vehicles out of
           unauthorized areas;
              C) Service clubs, such as the Kiwanis or
           Lions Clubs, and youth organizations, such as
           the Boy Scouts or the Campfire Girls, shall
           be encouraged to devote as much time as
           possible (e.g. a day a month or more) to
           cleanup activities along the beach and
           accessways;
              d) The specific owners of public
           recreation areas (the City, DPR, Caltrans, or
           private parties) shall be required to provide
           public safety measures, including lighting,
           fences with locking gates, park patrolst or
           others as deemed necessary and sufficient by
           the City DPR and City Council (Goal 5)

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                                                                                            ENABLING
            HOUS ING POLICIES                                      REQUIREMENTS             REQUIREMENTS

           1.  Whenever housing and income data available to       City W-DA budget;        Policy
               the city, such as the 1980 Census,                  request County
               demonstrate a need and eligibility for city         action
               action to protect the continuation of housing
               opportunities for low and moderate income
               families in the coastal zone, the city will:
                 a) Present the data to the CDBG Advisory
               Committee and recommend that the eligible
               tract be included in the HMA target area and
               therefore be eligible for rehabilitation
               assistance, and;
                 b) Request the County to allocate further
               Seftion 8 existing housing rental assistance.
               (Goal 1 and Section 30213)

           2.  The risks of loss or damage or the reduction        Security                 Policy
               of market value of coastal zone housing due         responsibilities;
               to geophysical hazards shall be monitored by        Additional funding
               the City, and, when necessary, all                  sources when needed
               appropriate actions shall be taken to abate
               or mitigate those risks. Such actions shall
               include but not be limited to code
     L         enforcement and public funding assistance
               when available and requested by the
     .F        homeowner. (Goal 2 and Section 30253)

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                                                               PROCEDURAL              ENABLING
       HABITAT AREA POLICIES                                   REQUIREMENTS            REQUIREMENTS

       1. The City shall commission biological                 City budget             Policy
           inventories at     least every five years
           becyinning within one year of certification of
           this LCP, including -generalized mapping of
           the principal plant and animal communities
           ary,l descriptions of any changes that may have
           occurred. The first  inventory should build
           upon the preliminary  information presented in
           Appendix B. (Goal l.and Sections 30223 and
           30231)
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       2.  The development and use of Mussel Rock Park,        Maintenance             Policy
           Daisaku Ikeda Canyon, and Thornton State            responsibilities;       Ordinance
           Beach shall include measures to protect and         Land use controls
           mitigate impacts on existing plant and animal
           communities. Designated sensitive habitat
           areas shall be limited to uses dependant on                                                 t
           or compatible with such resources, such as
           organized nature study groups or other
           .educational/ research activities. Buffer                                                   t -
           areas, to be at leaft ten 'feet wide, shall be
           established and maintained between the
           canyons and the recreational areas to isolate
           these sensitive areas. (Goals 1 & 2 and
           Sections 30231 & 30240)

       3.  Human access to cliffs and bluffs shall be          Maintenance             Policy
           prohibited throughout the Coastal Zone except       and security            Resolution
           on developed access and lateral trails. Signs       responsibilities
           shall be used to warn of sensitive areas and                                                t L
           to direct people to the developed trails.
           (Goals 1 & 3 and Sections 30223 & 30240)

       4.  Coastal   improvements involving slope              Land use controls;      Ordinance
           modification, grading, runoff, and drainage         security
           control shall be subject to review and              responsibilities
           assessmen't with regard to potential impacts
           on the stability of cliff and bluff
           vegetation. (Goals 1 & 3 and Section 30240)

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                                                                   PROCEDURAL              ENABLIW.3
           14AZARD AREA POLICIES                                   REQUIREMENTS            REQUIREMENTS

                                                                   Land use controls;      ordinance
           1.  The use of the open space       areas in the
               6astal Zone shall be limited to the beach           Park developnent        Policy
               area, the accessible canyons,. and the hiking       plans; Security         Resolution
               trail on the old highvay 1 right-of-way when        responsibilities
               it is safely developed; vertical access
               points shall be limited to developed trails
               in Thornton State Beach, Daisaku Ikeda
               Canyon, and Mussel Rock Park. Signs shall be
               posted at key locations warning of hazards.
               (Goals 1 & 2 and Section 30253)

           2.  The inactive storm drains along the abandoned       Land use controls;      ordinance

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               highway shall be removed in conjunction with        security                Resolution
               any new development on accessways or                responsibilities
     ,J        recreation areas containing these drainpipes,
               unless it can be demonstrated that they are
               not contributing to the erosion of the
               bluffs. (Goal 3 and Section 30253)

     F,    3.  All native, drought resistant vegetation on         Land use controls;      Ordinance
               the bluffs shall be protected as a                  maintenance             Pol icy
               significant bluff stabilizing factor. Any new       responsibilities
               planting shall be of similar species. (Goal 4
               and Section 30253)

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                                                              PROCEDURAL              ENABLING  TS
        NEW DEVELOPMENT POLICIES                              REQUIREMENTS            REQUIREMEN

        1. City review and approval of all new                Land use controls       ordinance
           d6velopment shall insure that the rights and
           privacy allowed by law of existing residents
           are protected, and that existing and proposed
           recreational uses are protected and, where
           feasible, enhanced. (Goal 1 and Sections
           30240(b), 30250(a), and 30253)

        2. Development of the vacant privately-owned and      Land use controls       ordinance
           state-owned properties on the blufftoP
           overlooking Thornton State Beach shall be
           reserved for recreation and visitor-serving
           uses. (Goal 1 and Section 30222)

        3. A transfer of property rights or     a public      Request to owner        Policy
           dedication on the part of the owner of the                                 Resolution
           beach property sou th of Thornton State-Beach
           shall. be requested in order to acquire
           control of this public recreation site, if
           the State does not require it for its Park
           expansion. In the event development is
           permitted, a dedication of lateral access
           along the beach shall be required. (Goal 2
           and Sections 30221 & 30250(a))

        4. Development of remaining vacant parcels along      Land use controls;      ordinance
           the blufftops shall be prohibited, unless          maintenance and         Policy
           geologic and seismic constraints and public        security
           safety requirements can be mitigated. (Goal 3      responsibilities
           and Section 30253)

        5. The re-use of vacant parcels which were once       Land use controls       Ordinance
           occupied by dwellings that have since been
           remo@ied because of land failure shall be
           prohibited unless sufficient engineering,
           soils and geology data is presented to
           support the proposed redevelopment. Such
           properties shall be rezoned Open Space and
           Resource Protection. (Goal 3 and Section
           30253)

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            6. New development of properties referred to in         Land use controls       Pol icy
     LI         policies 3, 4, and 5 above, if permissible,                                 Ordinance
                shall include the following:
                   a) Improved vehicular access and extension
                of public services to the site shall be
                allowed only as necessary to serve permitted
                development;
                   b) Location of development within the site
                shall be in the least hazardous and least
                visually obtrusive configuration feasible.
                   c) Land coverage shall be compatible with
     iLI        the open space character and shall be less
                than 10% of the site area.
                   d) Structural mass shall be compatible
     IL-        with the open space character and shall be
                less than 20 feet in height or       one-story
                above grade, whichever is less.
                (Goals 1 & 3 and Sections 30250(a)   & 30253)

            7.  A resource protection zone           shall be       Land use controls       Ordinance
     F-         established between the sea and      the first
                public road paralleling the          sea. All
                development within this zone shall   be subject
                to strict environmental review.     (Goal 4 and
                Section 30253)

             8. Archaeological discoveries, such as those in        Park development        Policy
                Mussel Rock Canyon, shall be protected and          plan
                shall be developed as a cultural resource.
                On-site archaeological investigation shall be
                undertaken prior to construction or other
                development activities. (Goal 5 and Section
                30244)

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        1". Depending on test results from the test               Mussel Rock Park          Policy
           wells, pursue one of the following:                    Development Plan
              'a) If tests indicate that methane gas
           exists and/or will be produced at significant                                                      F
           volume and pressure, conduct detailed
           engineering studies on the best methods and
           costs to collect and, if necessary, clean the
           gas for on-site use and local distribution to
           other coastline recreation facilities or
           other City uses;
              b) If tests indicate that methane gas will
           not be produced in sufficient vol.ume or
           pressure for local use at a reasonable cost,
           it shall be offered to any qualified
           individual or firm for recovery under the
           supervision of the City. If this offer is not
           accepted, the test wells should be
           retrofitted with gas burners and the methane
           safely burned. (Goal 1 and Section 30260)

        2. All test results and engineering studies               Development Plan          Policy
           shall be coordinated with the studies and
           plans for development of the Park. No
           decisions concerning the methane gas
           situation shall be made until all concerned
           entities are informed of studies, test
           results, conclusions and available
           alternatives. (Goal 2)

        3. Recreational and habitat resources shall not           Development plan;         Policy
           .be adversely affected by gas dissipation              maintenance and
           and/or collection activities. Appropriate              security
           screening, buffer areas, and other design              responsibilities
           .considerations shall be incorporated to
           mitigate-any possible problems. (Goal I and
           Section 30262)

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                 V. RJBLIC ACCESS COMPONENT

                     Public access is one of the major goals of the Coastal Act. Section 30500,

                 beginning the legal definition of the LCP, states that -"each local coastal

     F-          program ... shall contain a specific public access cmponent to assure that
     L           maximum public access to the coast and public recreation is provided."

                     While much of the information necessary for this component is contained

                 within the policies and land use designations already presente d, this component

                 will combine the necessary elements into a canprehensive document. This is meant

                 to focus attention on this critical goal of the State and of Daly City.

                     This section presents the three existing coastline pbysical access routes.

                 It is strongly recommended that vertical access be limited to only these points.

                 The geological hazard and public safety requirements that lead to this

                 conclusion are presented elsewhere (see especially the Hazard Areas parts in

                 sections III and IV).

                     7he lateral access, due to the same limiting factors, should be confined to

                 the beach under the existing conditions. If and when the old highway 1

                 right-of-way is reconstructed to become a safe hiking trail, it too will provide

                 lateral access. Since the three vertical access routes are separated by less

                 than a mile, this limitation should not cause a hardship to beach users. The

                 SamTrans bus line that runs through the coastal zone neighborhood should further

     f77         mitigate the need for more lateral access.

                     Since the beach is continuous for the entire length of the coastal zone,

                 the uses of the beach areas are for the most part the same for each of the
     F,          public access locations. 7hese uses are delineated in the following table:

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              Activity                      Location                      Special Needs

              Walking for pleasure          Coastal zone trails,,         Flat pathway
                                            roadways
              kcnicking                     Beach, developed              Flat, open area
                                            parksites

              Nature study                  Thornton State Beach          Undisturbed areas
                                            Mussel Rock Park              with designated trails

              Ocean, %hale watching         Bluffs, terracep              Safe, accessible
                                                                          promontory points

              Bicycling                     Roadways, Mussel  Rock        Hard surface pathway
                                            Park (proposed)

              Horseback  riding             Comnercial stables,           Separate horse trails
                                            beach north of Daly  City

              Sunbathing,                   Beach, parks                  Relative quiet
              meditation,  etc.

              Camping.                      Thornton State Beach          Designated campsites
                                            (proposed)

              Fishing                       Beach, mussel rock            Separation from other
                                                                          beach users

              Hiking,  jogging,             Coastal zone trails,          Designated trails
              other exercise                beach, Mussel Rock            and other required
                                            Park parcourse                facilities
                                            (proposed)

              Radio-controlled              Lower bluffs at               Proper equipnent,
              gliders                       Thornton State Beach          operating knowledge

                   The intensity of uses on the beach will be     highest at the points.where the

              trails enter the beach, and lowest at the points    equidistant between the trails.

              Following a generally accepted rule-of-thumb, a density of 200 square feet

              (about 141 by 141) of beach space per* person will be considered maximum

              reasonable use. Any densities higher than this will be considered overcrowiing

              and ov eruse. Assuming that the beach area averages about 100 feet wide, is about

              2 miles long and can be divided equally among the three accessways, then each

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                 accessway must accommodate a maximun of about  1750 users over the course of a

      F7         very nice day. This is more than twice the maximum now using Thornton Beach.

                 This distribution will probably be more skewed toward   greater use of Thornton

                 Beach at present, and Mussel Rock Park when it is ccmpleted.

                      Visual access is also included in these accessway  designatons. Significant

                 existing visual access points are indicated by an                   other possible
                 visual access points, indicated on the maps by an   <Z@O        are at the three
                 major privately held vacant locations off Lynvale Court, Westbrae Drive and

                 Westline Drive, and at the three city tot-lots.

                      The recommendations presented in this section are merely restatements of
                 the, relevant policies presented in section IV. Flor a more in depth understanding

                 of these recommendations, please see sections III  and IV preceding.
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    A. THORNTON STATE BEACH

    Location
    Northern limits of Daly City and of the coastal zone along the beach

    Ownership; Development Responsiliity & Funding
    Physical Characteristics

    Two-lane access road running from skyline blvd. at 230 ft. elevation to parking lot at 100 ft.
    elevation. No usable shoulders for non-vehicular traffic, and distance of about 1/2 mile too long
    and steep for many pedestrians and bicyclists. Mjority of park facilities located in valley shielded from ocean winds
    by bluff.  Beach access by wood and asphalt ramp, about 500 feet long from parking lot to beach, and by a winding
    trail.

    Beach Accessway Allowable Uses

    Pedestrian, and wheelchair to extent feasible.

    Parking
    Existing lot has 150 spaces; park entrance fee of $1.50 only applies to entering vehicles. Some parking seen on uper
    section of access road. State proposals for vacant property above park include parking. Existing lot rarely filled
    even on high use days.

    Adjacent Land Uses

    None at elevation of existing park. Area north, in unincoporated San Mateo County, is undeveloped private property.
    Area south is undevelopable private and Caltrans property. On bluff tops are horse stables to the north and single family
    residential to the south. The height of the bluffs separates these uses completely from the existing park.

    Connection Roadway Access

    Skyline Blvd. (highway 35) connects to San Francisco to the north and blance of coastal zone to the south John Daly Blvd.
    connects to the balance of Daly City.

    Public Transit
    SamTrans bus lines 2s and Ia-IL pass though the Skyline-John Daly intersection.  Line
    2S is an express commuter service, while line 1A-1L is a local service.  No bus service currenctly runs down the
    access road to the parking lot.

    Connection Trails
    The beach is currenting the only safe lateral trail.  Proposals have included the old highway right-of-way as a lateral trail;
    adequate repair and maintenance would make this possible.  Pedestrian and bicycle trail on John Daly Blvd. begin the
    proposed City ocean-to-bay trail.

    Recommendations
    1) Develop separate bicycle and pedestrian accessways down to the parking lot. (Access policy6)
    2) Redevelop the old highway 1 right-of-way to make it a safe hiking trail. (Access policy 9)
    3) Redevelop existing parking lot to include a bus loading zone. (Access policy 2)

                 B. DkISAKU IKEDA CANYON.

                 Location
                 Centrally within coastal zone, approximately equidistant    between northern and
                 southern limits.

                 ownership
                 City of Daly City above 150 foot elevation; State of California Department of
                 Transportation (Caltrans) below to beach.

                 Development Responsibility
                 Nichiren Shoshu of America (NSA) Buddhist Academy, under formal agreement with
                 the City until 1984.
     Ll          Development Funding
                 City of Daly City using Accessways Grant from State Coastal Conservancy.
     E           Physical Charac teristics
                 Beach access trail begins at rear of parking lot, follows bluff top at an
                 elevation of about 400 feet, then drops sharply to an elevation of about 150
                 feet, then winds down to the beach. The bluff top trail along the south face of
                 the canyon runs through dense brush. The rest of the trail is on open,
                 unconsolidated rock and loose dirt. The entire trail is about 0.7 mile (about
                 4000 feet) lorxg. Entrance to trail on Avalon Drive would cut about 0.25 mile off
                 trail, but is currently fenced and inaccessible to keep out unauthorized
                 vehicles, especially off-road motorcycles.

                 Beach Accessway Allowable Uses
                 Pedestrian only.

                 Parking
                 Existing lot with 48 designated, spaces jointly owned and used by NSA and     City
                 for Northridge Park. ibis is currently more than adequate for both uses. If
                 parking demand grows and more spaces are deemed necessary, NSA will use vacant
                 property east of their building for additional parking.

                 Adjacent Land Uses
                 On bluff tops: NSA and Westlake Lutheran Church and single family residential.
                 Lower slopes and terraces undevelopable.

                 Connecting Roadway Access
                 Local streets (see map) connect to Skyline Boulevard, which connects to all
                 points north, south and east.
     Ll          Public Transit
                 SamTrans bus line IA-lL runs along Skyline Drive about 1/4 mile fran the trail
                 entrance off parking lot or about 300 feet from entrance on Avalon Drive.

                 Recommendations
                 1) Install a turnstile at the gate on Avalon Drive to admit hikers only to     the
                    trail when it is complete. (Recreation policy 6b)
                 2) Encourage  and aid the NSA to ccmplete the trail development prior to their
                    1984 contract expiration. (Access policy 7)
                 3) Protect, and where possible, enhance the sensitive habitat area on the south
     Li             slope of the canyon. (Habitat policy 2).
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               C. KISSEL ROCK PARK

               Location
               Near southern boundary of the coastal zone, north and west of Westline Drive.

               ownership and Development Responsibility
               City ot DaTy -City

               Development Fundinq
               TO be determined

               Physical Characteristics
               The beach access road currently begins at the transfer station access road, runs
               on a relatively level roadway at. about a 150 foot elevation following
               approximately the old highway 1 right-of-way, then winds down the slope to the
               rock seawall and the end of the beach. The entire trail is actually a dirt road
               for heavy equipment to maintain the seawall, and will therefore accommodate a
               large beach user population. 7he trail area has been recently regraded and lacks
               any vegetation, but the whole area has been seeded for grass and will be planted
               with trees as soon as possible. The trail length is about 3/4 mile,, about a
               third of which is on level land.

               Beach Accessway Allowable Uses
               Two separate trail systems:      (1)pedestrian, and wheelchair to the extent
               feasible; and (2)bicycle androller skaters.

               Parking
               A new parking lot is complete; it is the first of   those planned as part of  the
               park development. The total parking plan is not     yet completej and will be
               incorporated in the final park development plan.

               Adjacent Land Uses
               Along the bluff top at about 200 to 500 feet above the lower terrace     a small
               City tot-lot and single family residential. There are also 12 vacant residential
               parcels where-homes were removed in 1965 due to ground slippage.

               Connecting Roadway Access
               Westline Drive to Skyline Drive which connects to the     balance of the coastal
               zone and Daly City. Palmetto Drive in Pacifica which runs south   connecting to
               the Pac if ic Coast Highway (Highway. 1)

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               Public Transit
               SamTrans bus line 1A-IL stops at Belcrest and Longview and at Skyline Drive and
     ILl       Crenshaw, which are each about 1/3 mile from the park entrance.
               Recommendations
               1) Provide adequate but not excessive parking within the park based on design
                 criteria and a public-transit-first policy. (Access policy 8)
               2) Provide separate bicycle and hiking trails to the beach; prohibit vehicles on
                 these trails. (Recreation policy 4)
               3) Design the parking and access roads to prohibit vehicles from the balance of
                 the park. (Recreation policy 4)
               4) Post adequate signs to keep people on the access trails and off the sensitive
                 bluff faces. (Habitat policies 2 & 3)

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                VI. EEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF ACCESS,
                    MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES

                     This section presents the       responsibilities for the coordination,

                monitoring, and provision of maintenance and security in implementing the
     IF
                specific Local Coastal Plan (LCP) policies presented in section IV. The

                organization for this section is as follows:

                     -cite the relevant LCP policy by group and number, and      give a 1 ine
                     summarizing it;

                     -identify the coordinating or lead Daly City department;

                     -identify the implementing department if different than the
                     coordinating department;

                     -identify the funding source(s) of probable source(s) to carry out the
     L               policy implementation (if necessary and/or known at this time).

                     In addition to policies uhich Daly City is  respon sible for implementing,

                there are policies which request other jurisdictions or private parties to carry

                out certain actions. In these cases, a monitoring' role is assigned to a City

                department to follow the implementation of the recon"ended policy, and report to

                the City Council at appro priate intervals.

                     In most cases, the details of providing the appropriate maintenance and

                public safety services will be added to the normal operations of the identified
     IF_        responsible department. The policy level of decision-making is merely to guide

                these operational details. In other words, the implementation should be designed

                by the implementors, following the guidance of the City Council and this LCP.

                Access Policy #1 - Beach access directiQnal signs
                a. Coordinating and implementing department: The City Department of Public V%brks
                   is responsible for traffic signs, and therefore shall be responsible for
     ;L            placing the appropriate signs on local arterials and for monitoring the sign
                   placement of State agencies on highways.

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            Access Policies #2 and 3 - Bus service to beach accessways                                 L
            a. Coordinating department: The City Department of Community Development shall be       Ir
               responsible for monitoring the decisions of SamTrans and other public and
               private transit agencies and providing whatever information is necessary to             L
               improve service to and in the coastal zone. The Department shall also work to
               encourage increased bus service to and between the beach accessways in Mussel
               Rock Park and Daisaku Ikeda Canyon when they are complete.

            Access Policies 14 and 5 - Designation and provision of bicycle routes
            a. Coordinating departments: The City Department of Public Wbrks and Department of
               Community DeveloFment shall be jointly responsible for monitoring the plans and
               activities of the County concerning their bicycle route system within Daly City,
               and for designation and completion of the City bicycle route system.

            Access Policy #9 -Designation of coastal lateral trails
            a. Coordinating department: The City Department of       Parks and Recreation      is
               responsible for the implementation of this policy. It shall coordinate         the
               designation activities with Caltrans and the State Department of Parks         and
               Recreation. Should other agencies, such as the National Parks Service, become
               involved, the City Department of Parks and Recreation shall initiate all
               coordination efforts necessary.

            Recreation Policy'41 - Development  plan for Thornton State Beach
            a. Coordinating department: the Department of Community Development    shall be the
               lead department for reviewing all park development plans. The       Department of
               Public Vbrks is responsible for recommending standards for trail    development,
               and for the review of all grading and other landfo"rm modification proposals. The
               Department of Community Development and City Department of Parks and Recreation
               are responsible for review of landscaping proposals and land use proposals. All      t
               criteria and standards will be finalized in conjunction with the conditional use        7
               permit process.
            b. Funding source: Design and review costs should be covered by the permit fee paid     t
               at the time of application. Special studies should be included in the
               appropriate CEQA documentation, to be paid for by the applicant (the State
               Department of Parks and Recreation).
            Recreation Policy #6 - Management of undeveloped open spaces                            U
            a. Coordinating department: The City Department of Parks and Recreation has the
               major responsibility for the maintenance of the public undeveloped open spaces
               owned by the City, including provision for public safety facilities, when               L
               needed. It shall also be responsible for monitoring,the efforts of others.
            b. Implementing agencies: The Nichiren Shoshu of America (NSA) has full
               responsibility for Daisaku Ikeda Canyon through its aggrement with the City. The
               City Manager's office is responsible for such public relations efforts as
               contacting service clubs or youth organizations and requesting their assistance.
            c. Funding sources: Maintenance activities within Daisaku Ikeda Canyon are being
               provided by NSA staff and members at no charge to the City. Most other
               maintenance and monitoring efforts will be personnel costs from the operating
               budgets of the City departments involved. other funding sources will be explored
               in the future as the need arises.

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                 Housing Policies #1 & 2 - Coastal zone housing opportunities
                 a. Coordinating department: 7he Department of Community Development is responsible
                    for answering citizen's complaints regarding housing problems, and will be
                    responsible for monitoring abandonments and others signs of decreasing market
                    values in the coastal zone. It is also responsible for administering the City
                    rehabilitation loan program, @;hich may become important if the 1980 census
                    indicates the coastal zone neighborhood is an eligible target area, and to
                    request the county to allocate additional funds for housing assistance in the
                    coastal zone.
                 b. Implementing  department: The Department of Public Works is responsible for
                    housing code  enforcement, and the Department of Community Development is
                    responsible for developing funding assistance. Implementation shall be provided
                    only uben requested by the resident of affected housing.
                    Funding sources: Wben and if the coastal zone neighborhoods are eligible for
                    HCDA assistance, rehabilitation loans or grants will beccme available. Other
                    housing rehabilitation and/or emergency relief funds may be available if and
                    when the need arises. Depending on the nature of the problem, the original
                    developer or his representatives could be required to provide some or all of the
                    f unding.

                 Habitat Policy #2 - Sensitive habitat protection measures
                 a., Coordinating department: rIhe Department of Community Development is responsible
                    for design and development of City-owned coastal recreation areas, and has lead
                    responsibility for review of State proposals.
                 b. Funding sources: Maintenance of habitat and buffer areas shall be included in
                    the operating budgets for all developed recreation areas. Additional funding may
                    be available through State or Federal grants.

                 Habitat Policy #3 - Human access prohibited in sensitive areas
     F7          a. Coordinating department:. The City Department of. Parks       and Recreation is
                    responsible for maintenance of sensitive open space areas,    and for providing
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                    warning signs. at appropriate points within City-owned        areas. It is also
                    responsible for monitoring the sign placement on State-owned  lands.
                 b. Funding sources: warning signs are a necessary detail in coastal zone
                    recreational development, and shall be included in the development plans and
                    budgets for all recreation areas.

                 Habitat Policy #4 - Review of slope modification and grading
                 a. Coordinating department: The Department of Public Works is responsible for
                    review of development proposals concerning grading, etc. 7he City Department of
                    Parks and Recreation is responsible for review of cliff and bluff vegetation
                    modification proposals and comment on possible impacts to them.

                 Hazards Policy K - limits to the use 6f the coastal zone
                 a. Coordinating department: The Department of Community Development has lead
                    responsibility for City park development plans, and for reviewing State park
                    plans. Signs indicating off-limits areas are the responsibility of the
                    developing jurisdiction, with monitoring responsibility fallying on the City
                    Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of Public Works.

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             Hazards Policy 42 -.Removal of inactive storm drains
             a. Coordinating department: Because the Department of Public Works is
                responsible for the storm drain system, it shall be responsible for
                monitoring the impacts and eventual removal of the abandoned drainpipes.
             b. Implementing agency: Caltrans and/or the State Department of Parks and
                Recreation. shall be responsible for actual removal of the drainpipes and for
                all feasible repair of erosion damage. This responsibility may in part be
                transferred to the NSA in the course of their work in Daisaku Ikeda Canyon,
                if they wish to accept it.

             Hazards Policy #3 7- Native plants as bluff stabilization measures
             a. Coordinating department: The City Department of Parks and Recreation is
                responsible for maintenance and control of landscaping on Daly City property,
                and is responsible for monitoring the maintenance of existing larxiscaping and
                reviewing proposed landscape plans for developments by other agencies.

             New Development #3 - Acquisition of privately-owned beach property
             a. Coordinating department: The Department of Community Development shall be
                responsible fpr communications with the property owner and with the State
                Department of Parks and Recreation concerning disposition and use of the
                beach property in question.

             blew Development #4 - Public safety requirements in new development
             a. Coordinating department - The Department of Public Works is responsible for
                review of development proposals concerning potential seismic and geotechnical
                problems through the conditional use permit process.

             Energy Policy #3 @ Protection measures for methane gas collection
             a. Coordinating department: The Department of          Public Works has lead
                responsibility for design and development of the system to use or dissipate
                the methane gas. Design standards and details for buffer areas, etc. are the
                responsibility of the Department of Corrmunity Development through its lead
                role for the design and development for Mussel Rock Park.
             b. Funding sources: Protection measures shall be included in  the budgeting for
                the park development. Possible outside funding sources include the State
                through the Coastal Energy Impact Program (CEIP) , State Coastal Conservancy,
                or State Department of Parks and Recreation.

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                                                                                                                            APPENDICES

                  VII-A GLOSSARY

                  Bluff and clif f areas - the base, face and top of all bluf f s and cl i f f s of ten
                  f eet in height or greater, measured frcm the toe of the face. The extent of the
                  blufftop considered should include the area between the face of the bluff and a
                  1 ine described on the bluff top by the intersection of a plane inclined at a 20
                  degree angle from horizantal passing through the toe of the bluff or cliff, or
                  50 feet inland fram the edge of the cliff or bluff, whichever is greater.

                  Caltrans - State of California Department of Transportation

                  Commercial recreation uses - uses serving coastal recreational needs operated
                  for private profit (e.g., riding stable, bait shop, sports equipment rentals).
                  Daisaku Ikeda Canyon - the canyon 'area bounded by Avalon Drive, Northridge Drive
                  and Westmoor Avenue, and formerly known as Wildman's Gulch, Deadman's Gulch, or
                  Avalon Canyon.

                  Development - on land, in or under   weter, the placement or creation of any solid
                  material or structure; discharge     or disposal of any dredged material or of any
                  gaseous, liquid, solid, or thermal   waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining,
                  or extraction.of any materials;      change in the density or intensity of use of
                  land, including but not limited to   subdivision, and any other division of land,
                  including lot splits, except where the land division is brought about in
                  connection with the purchase if such land by a public agenc.y for public
                  recreational use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto;
                  construction, reconstruction, demolition, or alteration of the size of any
                  structure, including any facility of -any private, public, or municipal utility;
                  and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation other than for agricultural
                  purposes, kelp harvesting, and timber operations.

                  Envirormentally sensitive habitat areas - any area in which plant or animal life
      7.          or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their
                  special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed or
                  degraded by human activities and developments.

                  Hazard areas - seismic hazard areas delineated on fault maps as subject to
                  potential surface rupture, on soil maps indicating materials particularly prone
                  to shaking or liquefaction, and in local and regional siesmic safety plans;
                  landslide hazard areas delineated on slope .5tability maps and in local and
                  regional geologic or safety plans; beach areas subject to erosion; and other
                  geologic hazard areas such as expansive soils and subsidence areas.

                  HCDA - Housing and Community Development Act

                  Intensities of Recreational Use
      1Ll         t    Low intensity - pass through activities only (e.g., hiking, equestrian
                   rails).
                       ModeratC intensity - high degree of separation between uses and/or users
                  (e.g., walk-in camping, low density picknicking, interpretive displays,
                  fishing).
                       High intensity - close proximity between uses and/or users (e.g., group
                  camping, beach activites,:day use parking, whale watching).

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             lateral access - a roadiomy or trail running on or parallel to the beach and
             connecting beachfront uses and vertical accessways.                                     t

             LCP - local coastal program

             Low and moderate iniame - low income is less than 80% of the median household
             income of the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (94&k). Moderate income is
             80 to 120% of the median household income of the SMSA.

             Maintainable enviroriment - landscaping or the absence of it; weeds, debris,
             litter,. or trash or the absence of them; and the presence or absence of such
             improvements as signs, trash cans, benches, and lights.

             Maintenarkce - Activities and provisions required to preserve, and where feasible
             improve the resource values within the maintainable environment.

             NSA - Nicherin Shoshu of America, Buddhist Academy

             Old highway 1 right-of-way - The property, owned for the most part by Caltrans,
             that included State highway I prior to its abandonment in 1958, and situated on
             a bench at about 150 feet above the beach.

             Police powers - the regulations and procedures required to promote the health,
             safety, and general welfare of the public.
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             Public safety - activities and provisions required to preserve, and where
             feasible improve tl-e security of the public.
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             RR= - Regional Water Quality Control Board

             SamTrans - San Mateo County Transit District  (bus)
             Security - the absence of property damage, theft or other'crimes against
             persons, and the presence or absence of gates, fences, lighting, patrols, and
             curfews.

             Structure - includes, but is not limited to, any building, road, pipe, flume
             conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical power transmission and"
             distribution line.

             Vertical access - a roadway or trail intended to allow access from the. last
             public road or parking lot to the beach.

             Visitor serving    uses - public and     private developments that provide
             accommodations, food, and services to'coast6l users, including small-scale
             hotels, motels, campgrounds, restaurants and commercial recreation uses.

             Visual access - a location that allows a non-obstructed view of the coastline,
             including but not limited to the ocean and natural landforms.

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                 VII-B BOTANICAL INVENTORY OF SENSITIVE HABITAT AREAS

                       This botanical inventory was conducted on May 19-20, 1979 in the two

                 designated environmentally sensitive habitat areas in the Daly City coastal

                 zone. The frequency categories are included to give a rough idea of relative

                 abundance; however, this will vary according to the time of year and the general

                 environmental conditions. The following is an explanation of the code letters

                 used for the observed frequency:

                          A - Abundant
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                           L - Common but localized

                           S - Scattered and infrequent

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                                            DAISAKU IKEDA allMN

                                                                       Native (N) or         Cbserved
            Latin Name                      Cowan Name                 Introduced M          Frequency

            Lupinus arboreus                Yellow bush  lupine               N                  A

            Eriophyllum staechadifolium     Lizard tail                                          A

            Scrophluaria californica        Bee plant                         N                  A
            Ana@halis margaritacea          Pearly everlasting                N                  L

            Gnaphalium species (2 types)    Cudweed:                                             L

            Epilobium franciscanum          Willow herb                       N                  A

            Matricaria matricariodes        Pineapple weed                    I                  A

            Stachys species                 Hedge nettle                                         L

            Brassica species                Wild mustard                      I                  A

            Raphinus.sativus                Wild radish                                          A

            Melilotus indica                Yellow sweet clover                                  A

            Heracleum lanatum               Cow parsnip                       N                  A

            Erigeron glaucus                Seaside daisy                     N                  L

            Circiurn species                7histle                                              S

           .Baccharis pilularis             Coyote bush                       N                  L

            Artemesia californica           Sagebrush                         N                  L

            Mesembryanthemum edule          Hottentot fig                                        L

            Mesembryanthemum chilense       Sea fig                                              L

            Achillea millefolium,           White yarrow                      I                  A

            Castilleja species              Indian paintbrush                                    S

            Vicia species Q types)          Vetch                                                A

            Gallium species                 Bedstraw                                             L

            Geranium species                Storksbill, cranesbill            I                  L

            Lobularia maritima              Sweet alyssum                     I

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                                            .DAISAKU IKEEA CANYON (cont'd)

                                                                             Native (N) or        Observed
                  Latin Name                      Common Name                Introduced (I)       Frequency

                  Anagaliis arvensis              Scarlet pimpernel,               I                   L
                  Solanum species                 Nightshade                                           A
     F'           Rubus species                   Blackberry                       N                   A
                  Senecio elegans                                                  I                   S
                  Sidalcea species                Checkerbloom                                         L

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                                                                            Native (N) or        Cbserved
                                                                                                 Frequency
                   Latin Name                     Common Nam                Introduced (,I).
      Irsr         Cotula coronopifolia           Brass butto *ns                  I                  L

                   Potentilla egedei              Silverweed                       N                  L

                   mimulus auranticus             Bush monkey-flower               N                  S

                   mimulus guttatus               Common monkey-flower             N                  S
      Ll           castilieja species             Indian paintbrush                                   S
                   Lonicera involucrata           Twinberry                        N                  S

                   Conium maculatum               Poison hemlock                   I                  A

                   Artemesia californica          Sagebrush                        N                  L

                   Stachys species                Hedge nettle                     I                  L

                   Lotus corniculatus             Bird's foot trefoil              I                  S

                   Heracleum lanatum              (bw parsnip                      N                  A

                   Satureja douglasii             Yerba buena                      N                  A

                   Gera nium species              Storksbill,  Cranesbill          I                  L

                   Arnsinckia spectabilis         Coast fiddleneck                 N                  S

                   Sanicula crassi cauli.s        Pacific sanicle                  N                  L

                   Epilobiun franciscanum         Willow herb                      N                  L.

                   Solanum species                Nightshade                                          A

                   Ribes species                  Currants                                            S

                   Raphanus sativus               Wild radish                      I                  A

                   Brassica species               Wild mustard                     I                  A

                   Erigeron glaucus               Seaside daisy                    N                  L
      ,Li          Anagallis arvensis             Scarlet pimpernel                                   A

                   Achillea mellefolium           Common ya r row,                                    A

                   EriophyllLn staechadifolium    Lizard tail                      I                  A

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                                          MU3SEL ROCK CANYON (cont'd)

                                                                          Native (N) or         Cbserved
              4atin Name                       Conmn Name                 Introduced M          Frequency

              Scrophularia californica         Bee plant                         N                  A

              Lupinus arboreus                 Yellow bush  lupine               N                  A

              Lathyrus species                 Beach pea                                            S

              Vicia species Q   types)         Vetch                                                A

              Melilotus indica                 Yellow sweet clover               I                  L

              Senecio miicanioides             German ivy                        I                  L

              Dudle ya caespito sa             Live forever                      N                  L

              Helenium bolanderi               Sneezeuved                        N                  S

              GnaphaliLm species   (2 types)   Cudweed                                              S

              Anaphalis margaritacea           Pearly everlasting                N                  S

              Phacelia malvifolia.             Stiryging phacelia                N                  S

              Equiseun species                 Horsetail                                            S

              Myrica californica               Wax myrtle                        N                  A

              Baccharis pilularis              Coyote bush                       N                  A

              Rubus vitifolius                 Blackberry                        N                  A

              Rhus toxicodendron               Poison oak                        N                  A

              Co rtade ria argentea            Pampas grass                      I                  L

              Salix species                    Willow

              Lobularia maritima               Sweet alyssum                                        A

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                                               BIBLIOGRAM

            'Crittenden., Mabel and Dorothy Telfer, Wildflowers of the West, Celestial Arts,
             1975.

             Ferris, Roxana S. , Flowers of Point Reyes   National Seashore, University of
             California Press, 1970.

             Munz, Philip A., California Spring Wildflowers, University of California Press,
             1961.

                    Shore Wildflowers of California, Oregon, and Washington, University of          :7
             California Press, 1964.                                                              IL

                    A California Flora and Suppleffent, University of California Press, 1959
             and 1968.

             Parsons, Mary Elizabeth, The Wild Flowers of California, Dover Publications,
             1966.

             Sharsmith, Helen K., Spring Wildflowers of the San Francisco       Bay Region,
             University of California Press, 1965.

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                 VII I-C RELEVANT RESOLUTIONS

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                                              RESOLUTION No. 83-293

               A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALY CITY                    APPROVING
                  AMENDMENT TO ADD THE LOCAL COASTAL PLAN (LCP) AS THE COASTAL
                                       ELEMENT OF THE DALY CITY GENERAL PLAN
               ,THE GENERAL LOCATION OF THE AREA TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN                     THE COASTAL
               ELEMENT OF THE DALY. CITY GENERAL PLAN IS AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT P                 * ROPERTY
               .WEST OF EASTGATE DRIVE BETWEEN THE NORTHERN CITY BOUNDARY AND JOHN                              7
               DALY BOULEVARD, ALL LAND WEST OF SKYLINE BOULEVARD BETWEEN JOHN DALY
               BOULEVARD AND DALY CITY'S SOUTHERN BORDER AND THE NORTHERNMOST 350+
               FEET, OF WESTPARK DRIVE AND LAKEVIEW DRIVE (PROPERTY LINE ENTIRELY WITHIN
               THE COASTAL PLAN). - COASTAL ZONE BOUNDARY CHANGE-6 TO INCLUDE
                   350+ OF NORTHERN PORTIONS OF WESTPARK DRIVE AND LAKEVIEW DRIVE.

                     1)   Heretofore, after hearing duly and regularly conducted, the Planning Commission

               of the City of Daly City submitted to this City   Council its recommendation with respect

               to the amendment hereinafter described, accompanied by the report of its findings and a

               summary of its hearing, whereupon this City Council duly and regularly set this matter

               for hearing.

                     2) Due and    regular notice of such hearing has been given as required by law and

               such hearing was regularly held by this City Council on November 14, 1983, when an

               interested persons were heard and any additional evidence presented     was received.

                     3)   This City Council finds and declares that the health, safety, comfort, continued
               orderly growth and general welfare of the City of Daly City -requires that the General

               Plan be amended by the addition of the Local Coastal Plan as the General Plan's "Coastal

               Element", and that the General Plan be amended to provide therefor, as recommended by

               the Planning Commission.

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City                of   Daly

               City that it hereby approves amendment to the General Plan by the addition of the Local

               Coastal Plan as the General Plan's "Coastal Element" and that the General Plan be
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               amended to provide therefor, in order to promote the continued orderly growth,- public

               health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the City of Daly City.

                     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED          by the City Council of the City    of Daly  City that

               the implementation of this element of the General Plan shall be in the form of the

               assumption of full permit authority within the Coastal Zone and that this shall take place

               the day after California Coastal Commission approval of the Daly City Local Coastal Plan.

       7,

                        I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the City Council
                    of D41y City, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the               14th - day of
                             November                   83
                                                     19-, by the following vote of the members thereof-

                        AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmen:           Nevin, Teglia, Tucker, Powell

                                                                          None
                        NOES, Councilmen:
                        Absent, Councilmen:                               Giammana

                                                                               CITY CLERK OF THE CIT
                                                                                                     ',Y('OF DALY CITY
      iLl           APPROVED:

                             JANE POWELL
                            MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DALY CITY

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                                          RESOLUTION NO. 79-321B
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            A RESOLUTICN CF TFE CITY COUbJCIL OF THE CITY OF DALY CITY ADOPTING THE DALY CITY
            @0--AL COASTAL PROGRAM

                      BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of       the City of Daly City, as

            follo%NS:

                      1   In the California Coastal Act of 1976) (Division 20, Public

            Resources Code [Sections 30000 to 30900)) the State legislature finds and

            declares that the California coastal zone is a distinct and valuable natural

            resource, that the permanent protection of the State's resources is a paramount

            concern, and that to protect public and private property, ocean resources, and

            the natural environment, it is necessary to protect the ecological balance of

            the coastal zone and prevent its deterioration and destruction;

                         The legislature further finds and declares that to achieve maximum

            responsiveness to local conditions, accountability, and public accessibility, it

            is necessary to rely heavily on local land use planning procedures and

            enforcement;

                      3) The legislature, through the Coastal Act, requires that each county

            and city along the coast prepare a local coastal program for that portion of its

            jurisdiction within the coastal zone;

                      4) A proposed Daly City Local Coastal Program consisting of various

            components listed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference made a

            part hereof, has been developed pursuant to a comprehensive project under the

            supervision of the Daly City Citizents      Advisory Committee, the Planning

            Commission of the City of Daly City, and   the Central Regional and State Coastal

            Commissions. Public meetings were held on  October 26, 1978, February 15, 1979

            and November 7, 1979. 7be Planning Comission has considered said proposed Local

            Coastal Program at a public hearing held November 14, 1979, notice of said

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                 public hearing having been published and posted in accordance with the

                 applicable provisions of State Law;

                           5) The City Council of the City of Daly City has received a report

                 regarding the adoption of the Local Coastal Prograrn from the Planning Commission

                 of the City of Daly City containing its findings, summaries of hearings and     its

                 recommendations concerning the matters hereinafter referred to, together with

                 resolutions of said Planning Commission containing its recommendations. All

                 proceedings before the Planning Commission have been duly and regularly

                 conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Law of the State of

                 California and the California Coastal Act of 1976; and

                           6) The City Council held a public hearing on December 17, 109, and

                 notice of said public hearings has been published and posted in accordance with
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                 all applicable laws.

                           NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the   City of Daly City does hereby

                 adopt the Daly City Local Coastal Program, and intends to implement the policies

                 in conformance with the California Coastal Act of 1976.

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    I hearby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a Resolution  adopted by the City Council
    of Daily City, California, at a special meeting thereof held on the 17th day of
    December,1979, by the following vote of the members thereof;
    AYES, and in favor thereof, Councilmen; Giammona, Schumacher, Teqlia,
    							Tucker, Kyriakis
    NOES, Councilmen:                         None
    Absent, Councilmen:				None
    							Betty Mazza
    							CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF DALY CITY
    APPROVED:
        	VICTOR G. KYRIAKIS
          MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DALY CITY

                                               RESOLUTION NO. 79-321A

                      A RESOLUTICN OF THE   CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DALY CITY AWHORIZING
                      THE CITY MANAGER TO  REQUEST CERTAIN ACTIONS OF OTHER AGENCIES AND
                      PERSONS

                                 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Daly City,

                      as follows:

                                 1) The California Coastal Act of 1976 requires that each

                      county and city along the coast prepare a local coastal program for

                      that portion of its jurisdiction within the coastal zone;

                                 2) The Coastal Act requires that these local coastal

                      programs include all implementation measures necessary to carry out

                      the policies of the Act and the policies within said local         coastal

                      program; and

                                 3) The policies of the Daly City local coastal program

                      include actions to be performed by other agencies or individuals who

                      are responsible for certain lands within the jurisdiction of the City

                      of Daly City.

                                 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Daly City
      Ll              does hereby authorize the City Manager to do the following:
      C,                         1) Request the State of California Department of Parks and
      Li                            Recreation to:
                                    a)
                                       publicize   the routes and availability of public
      Ll                               transit in all of its public information on Thornton
                                       State Beach;

                                    b) place or have placed signs at the intersection of the
                                       abandoned highway 1 right-of-way and the Thornton
                                       State Beach access road warning of dangers due to
      L                                geotechnical hazards to users of the old highway;

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                           2) Request the State of California Department of
                             Transportation to:

                             a) place directional signs on Highway 280 and Skyline
                                Boulevard indicating beach access at Thornton State
                                Beach, and at Daisaku Ikeda Canyon and Mussel Rock
                                Park when these accessways are ccmplete;

                             b) remove the abandoned but still functioning storm
                                drains from along the abandoned highway I
                                right-of--,ay;

                           3) Request the San Mateo County Department of Public Works
                             to complete its designated separated bicycle route along
                             Skyline Boulevard;

                           4) Request the owners of the' 10.5-acre parcel along the
                             beach south of 7hornton State Beach to dedicate the
                             property to the State of California Department of Parks
                             *;and Recreation or the City of Daly City for public
                             recreational use; and
                           5) Request all adult service clubs ard youth organizations            F
                             that meet within the City of Daly City to set aside a                 :r,
                             regularly scheduled time for coastal zone open space
                             maintenance and cleanup activities as a public service.

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     L1         VII-D AGENCIES AND PERSONS CONTACTED
                     CITY OF DALY CITY

                Don Fleming, Director, Department of Oommunity Development
                Thanas H. Miller, former Planning Director, Department of Community Development
                Robert-Joseph Vasquez, Planning Director, Department of Community Development
                Fred DeJarlais, former H@DA Coordinator, Department of Community Development
                Mary Jo Dutra, HCDA Coordinator, Department of Community Development
                Barbara Hill, Rehabilitation Loan Specialist, Department of Community
                Development
                Charles Vincent, Director, Department of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance
                Edward 7bmasello, Recreation Specialist, Department of Parks, Recreation and
     iL         Maintenance
                Clarence F. Mobley, City Engineer, Department of Public V\brks
                Hwat Tan, Engineer, Department of Public Works
                Citizens Advisory Committee, Helen Staub, Chairman

                     CITY OF PACIFICA

                Meg Monroe, Ironsides and Associates

                     CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRAlCISCO

                Marie Zeller, City Planning Department

                     COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

                Don Craig, LCP Coordinator, County Planning Department

                     COASTAL COMMISSIONS

                Wendy Brewer, State
                William Van Beckum, Central Regional
                Michael Miller, Central Regional

                     COASTAL CONSERVANCY

                Bonnie Wohlstencroft, Accessw-ays Grants and Legal Council
     L          Bernie Choden, Planner
     Ll              CALTRANS

                R. D. Gee
                Mike L. Kelier
                Ralph Thomas

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                    STATE-EEPAMMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

              Mike Stewart Brown, Landscape Architect
              Arthur P. Camacho, Landscape Architect                                                r
              Keith Demetrak, Landscape Architect
              Doug Healey, Federal Grants Specialist
              Charles P. Lyden, Assistant District Supervisor, District 2
              Gerald Ramsdell, Planner

                    DALY CITY SCAVENGER CCMPANY

              Al. Sirini, President

                    HOUW AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHAEOLOOISTS

              Miley 1blman
              Sarah Slater
              Mathew Clark

                    KCA ENGINEERS

              Buz Sheldon,,-Engineer in charge of Mussel Rock Landfill Site

                    NICHIREN SHOSHU OF AMERICA (NSk)

              Richard Sonoda, Zone Chief
              Frank Williamson, Director

                    PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC (P,G & E),
              Max Blanchet, Engineer''in charge of methane recovery at @buntain View site

                    SAMTRANS

              Steve Allen, Planner

                    COASTAL ZONE HORSE STABLES

              Diane Rajeski, Palo Mar Stables
              Thelma D. Zappatini, Mar Vista Riding Academy

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                 VII-E REFERENCES.

                 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)     Legal References on Earthquake
     r--         Hazards and Local Government, 1978.

                 Blanchet, M.J., Treatment and Utilization of Landfill Gas - Mountain View
                 Project Feasibility Study, Pacific Gas & Electric, 1977.

                 Bonilla, M.G., Preliminary Ma]R of the San Francisco South Quadran5le and Parts
                 of the Hunters Point Quadrangle, LJSGS, 1971.

                 California Coastal Comission, LCP Manual, 1977.

                 California Coastal Zone Conservation Commissi on, California Coastal Plan, 1975.

                 California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Mateo Coast Area General Plan
                   1979.

                 California Division of Mines, San Francisco Earthquakes of March, 1957, Special
                 Report 57, San Francisco, 1959.

                 Carlson, John A., Recovery of Land fill Gas At Mountain View, City of Mountain
                 View, 1977.
     L'I         Clark, Mathew R., Cultural Resource Management, unpublished paper, 1979.

                 Daly City Department of Community Development, Draft EIR - Solid Waste Transfer
                 Station and Proposed Coastline Park, 1977.
     Ll          ------ LCP Work Program, 1978.

                 Fry, L. John and Richard Merrill, Methane Digesters for Fuel Gas and Fertilizer,
                 New Alchemy Institute, 1973.

                 Ironsides and Associates, Daly City General Plan, 1978.

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            Miller, Clint and Raymond Sullivan, Historical Tunnel at Mussel Rock, California
            Geology, January, 1975.

            Pavoni, Joseph L., James E. Heer and D. Joseph Hagerty, Handbook of Solid Waste
            Disposal, Van Nostrand Reinhold & Co., 1975.                                             r

            Pestrong, Raymond, Landslides - The Descent  of Man, California Geology, July,
            1976.

            San Mateo County Department of Environmental Management, Mid-Coast Shoreline
            Access Back2round Report, 1,078.

            San Mateo County Engineering Department,, Solid Waste Management Plan for San
            Mateo County, 1975.

            San Mateo County Planning Department, San Mateo County General Plan, 1973.

            Sullivan, Raymond, Geologic Hazards Along the Coast South of San Francisco,
            California Geology, February, 1975.

            United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
            Administration, Coastal Recreation: A Handbook for Planners and Mana2ers, 1976.

            Van Zee, John W., Methane From Landf ill-Survey of Existing Bay Area Sites,
            Pacific Gas & Electric, 1974.

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