Hearing set on Sea Change Church expansion
A public hearing has been scheduled on an application by what is now known as Sea Change Church at 627 Genter St. in La Jolla to add 1,768 square feet, including creating a third floor and more space on the first and second floors.
A city of San Diego hearing officer will review the application during an online meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 21.
Other changes planned at the church — formerly called La Jolla Christian Fellowship — include restroom improvements, additional landscaping and making the education building more accessible for people with disabilities. Many of the upgrades are intended to improve spaces where children gather.
The project does not propose additional parking.
In March, the San Diego City Council denied an appeal that challenged the city’s determination that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review. The appeal, filed by neighbor Jon Wiggins, largely cited traffic issues and possible negative effects on neighbors.
While the appeal centered on the environmental determination, the hearing officer will review only the project itself. The officer’s decision will be final unless appealed to the city Planning Commission.
Soledad memorial hosts two events honoring military
The Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial in La Jolla hosted both the Carry the Load USA relay and the Honor Ride, the kickoff for the Run for the Wall 35th-anniversary motorcycle ride, on May 10.
The Carry the Load relay is a national event in which participants carry the names of fallen military and first responders to honor their service. This year, the relay started and ended at the Mount Soledad memorial.
Later in the day, the memorial was the starting point for the Wings Across America kickoff in of the Run for the Wall national motorcycle ride dedicated to ing prisoners of war and military missing in action.
Torrey Pines hosts adaptive golf tournament
The city of San Diego hosted the third annual Adaptive Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla on May 6, featuring a modified course and equipment for players with disabilities.
The tournament is a collaboration between the city Parks & Recreation Department and the Therapeutic Recreation Services program, which provides adaptive sports opportunities.
The event included 29 adaptive athletes from around the country competing in eight classifications, including limb and visual impairments and more.
The course was modified to accommodate each classification according to rules set forth by the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance. ♦
