The primary objectives of the Waterfront Master Plan Update (WMP Update) include: Updating background information to reflect existing conditions, including a realistic estimate of the 20-year demand for visitor serving commercial uses (hotel, motel, RV, tourism commercial, and tourism attractions such as museums). Expanding the plan’s boundaries northward to include the site of the former wastewater treatment plant site. The existing boundary ends at Morro Rock. Incorporating existing information (from other studies) regarding the feasibility of waterfront infrastructure for offshore wind development. In particular, the plan would incorporate findings from Mott McDonald’s operations and maintenance infrastructure feasibility study for Morro Bay. This study was commissioned by the County of San Luis Obispo in partnership with the City and is currently underway. Incorporating a sea level rise analysis, vulnerability assessment, and adaptation plan. Establishing a vision and conceptual plans for land use, development and circulation at and around the decommissioned Vistra powerplant property (using existing background information from previous studies). Establishing a vehicle circulation network to support the planned growth, including improved roadway connections from the Embarcadero and Coleman Road to Quintana/Main and to Atascadero Road/Highway 41; improving pedestrian facilities along the Embarcadero, including widened sidewalks and one-way traffic; and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Addressing land use and circulation issues at Morro Rock, including public access to beach areas (including handicap access), parking, ingress/egress, safety, infrastructure, and maintenance. Development of a financially feasible implementation plan. Implementing all relevant policies and programs of Plan Morro Bay.
