Summer of 2004 is the date our La Jolla Shores Beach lifeguards
will have a new station to replace their old, outgrown structure.
Designed by City-hired architects after months of input from Shores
residents, the new, cantilevered lifeguard tower project is now proceeding
through the City’s review process. The
La Jolla Shores Association, which had facilitated and guided the public
process, voted in April to approve the design, which will also incorporate
public art.
With a much leaner look than the existing bulky structure,
the new structure will be slightly relocated from its current site, thereby
freeing up boardwalk space and no longer obstructing views from Kellogg Park.
Look for this exciting project on your beach next summer!
PROPOSED YMCA EXPANSION
Citing issues such as bulk and scale, safety, traffic, and
parking, the La Jolla Shores Association Board in February voted unanimously
to oppose the expansion of the YMCA La Jolla as proposed at that time. The expansion proposal includes nearly doubling
the size of the present building and adding a second story.
The Board had sponsored a community forum in which YMCA representatives
presented their plans. Over 100 people
attended, and many voiced their opinions on the project and its impact on
their neighborhood. The La Jolla Shores Association continues to take an active role as
this project goes through the City review process and the Y responds to community
concerns.
SITE 653
Site 653, the triangle of City-owned property between Torrey
Pines Road, La Jolla Village Drive, and La Jolla Scenic Drive North, has been
identified as “designated open space” in the La Jolla Community Plan since
1975. However, the City has now made this 15,000 sq. ft. lot available for
a 10,000 sq. ft. student building. The
La Jolla Shores Association is one of the La Jolla community groups
who have unanimously supported retaining Site 653 as open space.
The La Jolla Highlands Homeowners Association (LJHHA), the
citizens group that represents this area, is now engaged in legal efforts
to prevent this loss of open space. For
further information, please contact LJHHA at 858-587-2757.
ü Protecting
the special character of La Jolla Shores by working with the City to evaluate
our land use regulations for single-family residences
ü Monitoring
the creation of the new intersection at La Jolla Parkway (formerly Ardath
Road), Torrey Pines Road, and Hidden Valley Road
ü Working with
other La Jolla community groups toward the goal of speaking with “one voice”
on most La Jolla issues without losing our own unique Shores identity
ü Fighting
for protection of our beach, including supporting projects such as the City’s
new sewer pump station now being constructed in Laureate (Mata) Park