Coalition Proposes Alternative Plan to Preserve Property as Community Hub
By Mike James
Ocean Beach, CA — A coalition of Ocean Beach and Point Loma community leaders is fighting to preserve the historic property at 1984 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, part of the area’s iconic "Church Row," which is at risk of being replaced by a high-density housing development.
The site, formerly home to the Point Loma United Methodist Church and more recently operating as Water's Edge Church, has served as a vital cultural and social hub for nearly a century.
The property, owned by First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Mission Valley, has been under scrutiny since the local congregation’s closure on Christmas Eve 2023. Discussions led by FUMC leadership propose selling the property for affordable housing. To explore this plan, FUMC enlisted LeSar Development Consultants to provide recommendations.
Such a project could result in the construction of an 80+ unit, four-story apartment complex under San Diego’s Complete Communities program, potentially bypassing zoning and height restrictions.
Coalition Proposes Alternative Plan to Preserve Property as Community Hub
By Mike James
Ocean Beach, CA — A coalition of Ocean Beach and Point Loma community leaders is fighting to preserve the historic property at 1984 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, part of the area’s iconic "Church Row," which is at risk of being replaced by a high-density housing development.
The site, formerly home to the Point Loma United Methodist Church and more recently operating as Water's Edge Church, has served as a vital cultural and social hub for nearly a century.
The property, owned by First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Mission Valley, has been under scrutiny since the local congregation’s closure on Christmas Eve 2023. Discussions led by FUMC leadership propose selling the property for affordable housing. To explore this plan, FUMC enlisted LeSar Development Consultants to provide recommendations.
Such a project could result in the construction of an 80+ unit, four-story apartment complex under San Diego’s Complete Communities program, potentially bypassing zoning and height restrictions.