The following are the answers to frequently asked questions.  If you have a question, please contact us.

Q: What kinds of uses will be included in the development?

A: Cedros Crossing provides a mix of resident-serving retail, restaurants, and high-quality residential lofts, boutique office space, and a permanent home for the North Coast Repertory Theater, all in a distinctively-designed, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly project that preserves view corridors and minimizes traffic impacts.

Q: How tall will the buildings be and will they block views?

A:   One of the primary goals of the current “Reduced Massing Alternative” plan was to lower building height and break up the roof lines to minimize obstructions and preserve view corridors throughout the project.  Cedros Crossing includes multiple buildings, with variable heights from 27 to 32 feet.  By comparison, the existing train station is 35 feet high and the clock tower is 65 feet high.  All of the buildings are two stories tall when viewed from Cedros.

Q:  Will there be enough parking?

A:   The project meets the city’s original goals, improving parking availability with over 525 underground spaces for the train, and a total of 966 parking spaces.  By comparison, there are currently only 319 surface lot parking spaces.

Q: Will the additional development cause traffic impacts?

A:  Cedros Crossing partner, North County Transit District, has already spent over $30 million to complete the Lomas Santa Fe/rail road grade separation, which has helped to minimize traffic impacts in the vicinity of the train station.  Cedros Crossing was designed to facilitate traffic circulation in the area and prevent traffic from using adjacent residential neighborhood streets.  

Q: Why is the Theatre being included in the project?

A:  During the community workshops of 2002, community members asked the developer to include the North Coast Repertory Theatre in the project as a way to activate the area in the evening and provide a quality facility for the Theatre.  The developer then offered to provide NCRT with space for a 20,000 sq Theatre below grade, in order to minimize the size of buildings on the site.

When the North Coast Repertory Theatre signed a letter of intent to relocate to Encinitas, the Solana Beach City Council asked the developer of Cedros Crossing to work with the Theatre to provide a new facility above grade.  The developer accepted the City Council’s request and redesigned the project to accommodate the Theatre.

The project design with the Theatre above grade was criticized by nearby residents who felt the building heights were now too high and blocked too many views.  Responding to neighbors’ concerns, the developer redesigned the project once again, reducing project area and lowering all building heights.

Q: What retailers will be located in Cedros Crossing?

A: As a Transit Oriented Development, many of the retailers will be oriented to serve the needs of Coaster and Amtrak passengers and local residents.  Retailers are also expected to complement the Cedros Design District and reinforce its fine reputation for quality shopping and furnishings.

The developer, Shea Properties, is in negotiations with a number of retailers that will meet community needs and complement nearby service providers.  Unfortunately, retail tenants larger than 11,000 square feet (most grocery stores) cannot be accommodated in the project due to traffic and building size limitations.  If you have a favorite retailer you would like to see in Cedros Crossing, please contact us.

Q: What will the developer do with all the excavated soil from the project site?

A: Preparation of the project site will produce a significant amount of sand suitable for beach replenishment.  During construction, up to 90,000 cubic yards of sand – enough sand to cover 14 football fields each three feet deep - will be excavated and placed on local beaches.  Beach sand replenishment is one of the most important coastal environmental issues in our region.

Q: Does the project require a zone change?

A: No, the project is consistent with all the applicable zoning and Highway 101 Specific Plan regulations, including height, bulk, setbacks, parking and uses.  The project does require an Affordable Housing Density Bonus as set forth in State Law.