Citywide Historic Resource Survey
Historic Context Statements and Surveys are planning tools for understanding, identifying, evaluating and protecting the City’s historical resources. Context Statements provide the foundation for successful survey work. They provide an analytical framework for identifying and evaluating resources by explaining the broad patterns of historical development of a community that are represented by the physical development and character of the built environment.
Historic Surveys are intended to identify potentially significant properties, provide information needed to make informed planning decisions, prioritize preservation goals and objectives, and increase the public’s understanding of and appreciation for the built environment. Conducting a Survey involves archival research, development of a historic context, field survey and recording of information.
The goal of the City of Coronado’s Historic Context Statement and Survey project is to develop these tools for use in the City’s Historic Preservation Program. Currently, the Coronado Municipal Code requires any structure in the City that is 75 or older to be reviewed for historic significance as a Historic Resource prior to demolition of any original features that are visible from the street right of way. This essentially results in any structure that is 75 or older being considered “potentially historic” and results in confusion regarding what type of development is allowed. Upon adoption of the completed Historic Context Statement and Survey, the number of “potentially historic” properties in the City would be narrowed down to only those properties identified in the Survey, providing clarity to the public and more certainty regarding whether a property may qualify as a Historic Resource.
The City has contracted with Dudek, an environmental planning firm based in Encinitas, to complete the Historic Context Statement and Survey project. Throughout that project, this webpage will be used to provide updates on status and opportunities for engagement.
The draft document is available for review on the City's website www.coronado.ca.us/preservation and on the Project Coronado page under Project Documents, as well as in print at City Hall and the Coronado Library. You can provide comment via email to tolsen@coronado.ca.us or sign the Guestbook tool on the Project Coronado page.
Historic Context Statements and Surveys are planning tools for understanding, identifying, evaluating and protecting the City’s historical resources. Context Statements provide the foundation for successful survey work. They provide an analytical framework for identifying and evaluating resources by explaining the broad patterns of historical development of a community that are represented by the physical development and character of the built environment.
Historic Surveys are intended to identify potentially significant properties, provide information needed to make informed planning decisions, prioritize preservation goals and objectives, and increase the public’s understanding of and appreciation for the built environment. Conducting a Survey involves archival research, development of a historic context, field survey and recording of information.
The goal of the City of Coronado’s Historic Context Statement and Survey project is to develop these tools for use in the City’s Historic Preservation Program. Currently, the Coronado Municipal Code requires any structure in the City that is 75 or older to be reviewed for historic significance as a Historic Resource prior to demolition of any original features that are visible from the street right of way. This essentially results in any structure that is 75 or older being considered “potentially historic” and results in confusion regarding what type of development is allowed. Upon adoption of the completed Historic Context Statement and Survey, the number of “potentially historic” properties in the City would be narrowed down to only those properties identified in the Survey, providing clarity to the public and more certainty regarding whether a property may qualify as a Historic Resource.
The City has contracted with Dudek, an environmental planning firm based in Encinitas, to complete the Historic Context Statement and Survey project. Throughout that project, this webpage will be used to provide updates on status and opportunities for engagement.
The draft document is available for review on the City's website www.coronado.ca.us/preservation and on the Project Coronado page under Project Documents, as well as in print at City Hall and the Coronado Library. You can provide comment via email to tolsen@coronado.ca.us or sign the Guestbook tool on the Project Coronado page.
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Notice of Availability of a Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Coronado at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1825 Strand Way, Coronado, California on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 4 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible to consider certification of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the following project:
AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CORONADO HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION PROGRAM
The project would include future adoption of an ordinance amending Title 84 of the Coronado Municipal Code (CMC) and adoption of a Historic Context Statement and Historic Resources Inventory (hereinafter referred to as the Historic Property Survey), as directed by the City Council. Specifically, the project would update CMC Chapter 84.10, Historic Resource Code, to provide updated criteria for the City of Coronado’s (City’s) definition and determination of historical significance. Multiple sections of the Historic Resource Code could be revised to remove structures referred to in the Historic Resources Inventory as a Tier 3 property from further historic review.
To inform the proposed Historic Resource Code amendments, a Historic Property Survey was prepared. The Historic Property Survey was focused on the City’s historic core and excludes Naval Air Station North Island, the U.S. Navy Amphibious Base, Port of San Diego property, state or federally owned property located within the City limits, and other sections of the City, such as the Coronado Cays. The Historic Property Survey evaluated properties under CMC Section 84.10.030, Criterion C to identify properties the historic architectural significance of properties within the City’s historic core based on CMC Section 84.10.030 Criterion C. In order for a resource to be considered historically significant under Criterion C, it must possess distinctive characteristics of an architectural style that have not been substantially altered (CMC Section 84.10.030(C)). The Historic Property Survey defined three tiers relative to whether a property may meet the Criterion C significance related to original architectural appearance, as follows:
- Tier 1 - Unaltered or minimally altered from historic condition and potentially eligible for City designation under Criterion C.
- Tier 2 - Recognizable as a particular architectural style but based on observation and/or construction history are more than “unaltered or minimally altered” from historic condition and do not appear to be eligible for historic designation under Criterion C.
- Tier 3 - Substantially altered properties that retain little to no elements of a particular architectural style and, based on observation and/or construction history, are not eligible for historic designation under Criterion C.
The project would exclude Tier 3 properties from future historical review process required by CMC Chapter 84.10. Since Criterion C has been used as the basis for determining historic significance in nearly all—90.2 percent—of the City’s Historic Designation determinations, by identifying structures that do not meet the Criterion C category and excluding these from future review, the project would streamline the historic review process by eliminating review for those Tier 3 structures that would not qualify under Criterion C and, therefore, not likely qualify as historically significant.
Copies of the Environmental Impact Report are on file and may be reviewed at Coronado City Hall, Community Development Department, 1825 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118 and on the City website.
Please refer to the official posted agenda on the City’s website (www.coronado.ca.us) on the Friday afternoon prior to the meeting for the staff report for this item and/or changes to the agenda.
For further information, contact Tricia Olsen, Senior Planner at the City of Coronado Community Development Department, 1825 Strand Way, Coronado, California, by email at tolsen@coronado.ca.us.
CORONADO CITY COUNCIL
BY: Kelsea Holian, MMC, CPM
City Clerk
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PIER for Public Review
Share PIER for Public Review on Facebook Share PIER for Public Review on Twitter Share PIER for Public Review on Linkedin Email PIER for Public Review linkToday, August 23, 2024, marks the beginning of a 45 day public review period, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) which has been prepared for the Draft Historic Survey. During the public review period, the PEIR will be available for review on the City of Coronado’s (City’s) website at https://www.projectcoronado.org/citywide-historic-resource-survey, at City Hall, and at the Coronado Public Library.
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EIR Public Scoping Meeting
Share EIR Public Scoping Meeting on Facebook Share EIR Public Scoping Meeting on Twitter Share EIR Public Scoping Meeting on Linkedin Email EIR Public Scoping Meeting linkSCOPING MEETING: On Thursday, June 27, 2024 starting at 5:30 p.m., the City of Coronado Community Development Department will conduct a public scoping open house to solicit input and comments from public agencies and the general public on the proposed scope of the environmental analysis for the project. The Scoping Meeting will be held at the Winn Room, located at Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, California 92118. The meeting will run from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be an open house format, and interested parties may drop in to obtain information about the project and submit written comments on the scope of the Focused EIR during the meeting. Representatives from the Community Development Department and the EIR consultant will be available to address questions regarding the EIR process.
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Environmental Review
Share Environmental Review on Facebook Share Environmental Review on Twitter Share Environmental Review on Linkedin Email Environmental Review linkThe following Environmental Review documents are available on the right hand side of this page under "Project Documents" in the "Environmental Review Documents" folder:
Notice of Availability (NOA) of Initial Study (IS)
Notice of Scoping Meeting and Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Summary form for Submittal of Documents to the State Clearinghouse
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Update to City Council
Share Update to City Council on Facebook Share Update to City Council on Twitter Share Update to City Council on Linkedin Email Update to City Council linkAt the regular City Council meeting on June 4, 2024, staff will be providing an update to City Council on the public comment received since they last reviewed the item in November of 2023. After the agenda is published on May 28, 2024, you can view the staff report for this item on the City's website by visiting https://www.coronado.ca.us/449/Agendas-Minutes.
The draft document is available for review on the City's website on the Project Coronado page under Project Documents, as well as in print at City Hall.
Update: this item was moved to the City Council meeting that will be held on July 16, 2024.
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City Council Meeting
Share City Council Meeting on Facebook Share City Council Meeting on Twitter Share City Council Meeting on Linkedin Email City Council Meeting linkStaff will be providing an update to City Council on the public comment period and will request direction on next steps regarding the Draft Context Statement and Citywide Historic Resource Survey:
- Regular meeting of the Coronado City Council, November 21, 2023 at 4pm in the City Hall Council Chambers
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November 21, 2023 at 4 pm, City Hall Council Chambers - Regular meeting of the City Council
- Staff will provide an update to City Council on the public comment period and will request direction on next steps.
- You can view the staff report for this item on the City's website by clicking here, or by visiting https://www.coronado.ca.us/449/Agendas-Minutes.
- Staff will provide an update to City Council on the public comment period and will request direction on next steps.
The draft document is available for review on the City's website www.coronado.ca.us/preservation and on the Project Coronado page under Project Documents, as well as in print at City Hall and the Coronado Library.
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Video - Historic Resource Commission meeting September 20, 2023
Share Video - Historic Resource Commission meeting September 20, 2023 on Facebook Share Video - Historic Resource Commission meeting September 20, 2023 on Twitter Share Video - Historic Resource Commission meeting September 20, 2023 on Linkedin Email Video - Historic Resource Commission meeting September 20, 2023 linkYou can hear a brief presentation on the Draft Coronado Context Statement and Citywide Survey and hear the public comment that was received at the Historic Resource Commission meeting on September 20, 2023 at this link: https://coronado.12milesout.com/meeting/historic/9-20-2023
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Upcoming Meetings 9/20/23 and 10/11/23
Share Upcoming Meetings 9/20/23 and 10/11/23 on Facebook Share Upcoming Meetings 9/20/23 and 10/11/23 on Twitter Share Upcoming Meetings 9/20/23 and 10/11/23 on Linkedin Email Upcoming Meetings 9/20/23 and 10/11/23 linkThe public is encouraged to attend upcoming meetings to hear a presentation and provide comment on the Draft Context Statement and Citywide Historic Resource Survey:
- Regular meeting of the Historic Resource Commission, September 20, 2023 at 3pm in the City Hall Council Chambers
- Winn Room at the Coronado Library, October 11, 2023 at 5:30pm
- You can participate in this meeting via Zoom as well using this link: Join Zoom Meeting https://coronado-ca-us.zoom.us/j/81478876696?pwd=QcAhGGJbpLObwAZ9vJvN38azFsLift.1
Meeting ID: 814 7887 6696
Passcode: 543002
- You can participate in this meeting via Zoom as well using this link: Join Zoom Meeting https://coronado-ca-us.zoom.us/j/81478876696?pwd=QcAhGGJbpLObwAZ9vJvN38azFsLift.1
You can also provide comment via email to tolsen@coronado.ca.us or sign the Guestbook tool on the Project Coronado page.
The draft document is available for review on the City's website www.coronado.ca.us/preservation and on the Project Coronado page, as well as in print at City Hall and the Coronado Library.
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Video - Public Comment Meeting August 23, 2023
Share Video - Public Comment Meeting August 23, 2023 on Facebook Share Video - Public Comment Meeting August 23, 2023 on Twitter Share Video - Public Comment Meeting August 23, 2023 on Linkedin Email Video - Public Comment Meeting August 23, 2023 linkYou can view a brief presentation on the project and hear the feedback that was received at the Zoom meeting held on August 23, 2023 by clicking here and entering this passcode: 61^rYs*0
You can also copy and paste this video link into your browser: https://coronado-ca-us.zoom.us/rec/share/O2OL35UhysB2-Pv4Wut5CmDmRV7Tg9kW7OACFR2V5_8SuDeTLip1nnDOh8fM2h4z.kA_cnjvewbEGG0Ps?startTime=1692835237000
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Public Comment Meeting - August 23, 2023
Share Public Comment Meeting - August 23, 2023 on Facebook Share Public Comment Meeting - August 23, 2023 on Twitter Share Public Comment Meeting - August 23, 2023 on Linkedin Email Public Comment Meeting - August 23, 2023 linkJoin us for a Zoom meeting to gather public comments on the Draft Coronado Context Statement and Citywide Survey on Wednesday August 23, 2023 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Please join the meeting here:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://coronado-ca-us.zoom.us/j/87278577058?pwd=T3NqYlZ6Q3RDWS9vdi85aWNuN00xUT09
Meeting ID: 872 7857 7058
Passcode: 421967
Find your local number: https://coronado-ca-us.zoom.us/u/kCazBWyl7
Contact Us
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Phone (619) 522-7329 Email tolsen@coronado.ca.us
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Project Documents
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Draft Coronado Context Statement and Citywide Survey
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Draft Citywide Survey Tier Matrix Organized by APN (searchable) (318 KB) (pdf)
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What is the Context Statement and Citywide Survey? (479 KB) (jpg)
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Public Comment Meeting Flyer (324 KB) (jpg)
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Environmental Review - Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)
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Final PEIR Amendments to the Coronado Historic Preservation Program.pdf (7.11 MB) (pdf)
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Final PEIR Errata.pdf (92.6 KB) (pdf)
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Final PEIR Findings.pdf (166 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix A_NOP_IS.pdf (3.44 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix B_Draft Amendments to Title 84 of the Coronado Municipal Code_REV.pdf (175 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix C_Draft Historic Context Statement and Historic Resources Inventory.pdf (28.7 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix D_Historic Resources Inventory as of May 15, 2024.pdf (286 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix E_City of Coronado Historic Resources Register as of July 18, 2024.pdf (159 KB) (pdf)
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Environmental Review - Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PIER)
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Amendments to the Coronado Historic Preservation Program PEIR (3.06 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix A_NOP_IS (3.21 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix B_Draft Amendments to Title 84 of the Coronado Municipal Code (167 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix C_Draft Historic Context Statement and Historic Resources Inventory (28.7 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix D_Historic Resources Inventory as of May 15, 2024 (286 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix E_City of Coronado Historic Resources Register as of July 18, 2024 (159 KB) (pdf)
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Environmental Review - Initial Study Documents
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Notice of Availability (NOA) of Initial Study (IS) (115 KB) (pdf)
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Initial Study (IS) Checklist (2.54 MB) (pdf)
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Notice of Scoping and Preparation (NOP) of Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (520 KB) (pdf)
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Notice of Transmittal of NOP (303 KB) (pdf)
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Summary Form for Submittal of Documents (148 KB) (pdf)
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Scoping Meeting Comment Card (231 KB) (pdf)
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Videos
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Click here to play video Update to City Council November 21, 2023 Staff provided an update on the project to the City Council on November 21, 2023, which you can view by visiting https://coronado.12milesout.com/meeting/council/11-21-2023
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Click here to play video HRC Context and Survey Meeting September 20, 2023 The Historic Resource Commission meeting held on September 20, 2023 was devoted to a presentation on the Draft Context Statement and Citywide Survey, and the Commission and public provided comments. You can view the video at this link: https://coronado.12milesout.com/meeting/historic/9-20-2023
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Click here to play video Public Comment Meeting August 23, 2023 You can view the public meeting held via Zoom on August 23, 2023 to gather comments on the Draft Coronado Context Statement and Citywide Survey by clicking the link below and entering this passcode: 61^rYs*0 Video Link: https://coronado-ca-us.zoom.us/rec/share/O2OL35UhysB2-Pv4Wut5CmDmRV7Tg9kW7OACFR2V5_8SuDeTLip1nnDOh8fM2h4z.kA_cnjvewbEGG0Ps?startTime=1692835237000
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Click here to play video Kick-Off Meeting Presentation Did you miss the Historic Context Statement and Survey Kick-Off meeting on September 12, 2019? You can catch up by watching the video!