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Capitola presents seven concepts for Wharf master plan; commissioners and public weigh tradeoffs on fishing, vendors and structures
Summary
City staff unveiled seven concept options for the Capitola Wharf master plan — ranging from open park space to permanent restaurants — and solicited public feedback. Commissioners and union representatives discussed economic viability, labor standards and safety; no final decision was made.
City planning staff on Thursday introduced seven conceptual options for the Capitola Wharf master plan, invited commissioner feedback and opened the item for public comment and a community outreach period that includes a public meeting May 20 and an online survey launching the following day.
The concepts range from an open‑space park at the wharf’s end to options that preserve or expand a fishing concession, add mobile vendor kiosks, or include more substantial, possibly two‑story, weatherized buildings such as a year‑round restaurant and flexible market space. Staff said all concepts include a new restroom at the wharf end, responding to repeated public requests. Cost estimates presented to the commission ranged from roughly $600,000 at the low end to as much as $15 million for the largest build‑out; staff said funding would rely on grants or…
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