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The Log • August 15 - 28, 2014 • 7


Preserving History


The Encinitas boathouses have been a fixture of the community for more than eight decades. The struc- tures’ owners, the Encinitas Preservation Foundation, are seeking an estimated $250,000 to complete foun- dation repairs and other renovations. Upgrades will include new landscaping, plumbing, electrical and roofing/waterproofing.


administrator, the group will eventual- ly submit a request for an initial amount to the Board of Supervisors who will deem what measures are nec- essary. Roberts said he hopes the grant


process is accomplished by the end of the year, noting that the county Neighborhood Reinvestment Program would likely provide funding. Additional fundraising efforts by the foundation have included the histori- cal-Encinitas bus tour which raised support for the boathouse in June. “I think many people here, whether


in North County coastal or down in the city of San Diego, appreciate boats and boating,” Roberts said. “I just think having the ability to preserve these two structures is just great for history but will also give Encinitas that little extra special attention to showcase the icon- ic nature of it.”


Encinitas Preservation Foundation seeks funding for restoration of iconic boathouses. By John W. Scafetta


ENCINITAS — Nestled between a string of residential dwellings within downtown’s third street, the historic Encinitas boathouses have stood the test of time to became a town treasure. But with a visible need for upgrades and a plan to one day convert the landside vessels into a museum, the Encinitas Preservation Foundation, which owns the structures, is seeking an estimated $250,000 to complete foundation repairs and other renova- tions.


On July 22, Tom Cozens, a member of the foundation, led a walkthrough with county officials, including Mayor Kristin Gaspar, to promote continuing preservation efforts. San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts joined the group, and he said he was instantly


enthralled by the history surrounding the boathouses. “Many people consider the boat- houses to be one of the iconic symbols of Southern California and I really enjoyed seeing them up close and in personal for the first time,” Roberts said. Suggested renovations for the boats


include replacing the wood to fight dry rot, improving overall drainage and shoring up foundation issues. While plumbing and electrical wiring have already been upgraded, the foundation is also seeking long-term funding to pay off the remaining mortgage. Cozens said he hopes to complete fundraising within 12 months. “The $250,000 is a ballpark estimate


apportioned approximately as $50,000 for landscaping, $150,000 for new foundations for each boat including covering lost rent during construction


and $100,000 to complete renovations including plumbing, electrical, roof- ing/waterproofing, and removal of old paint and repainting,” he added. No timeline has been set to recon-


figure the vessels into a museum. Cozen said the process has been com- plicated due to the recent passage of Proposition A, which requires a public vote to change the zoning for the boats to allow ongoing public access at the museums. “Prior to that the council had the


authority to grant a zoning change for historical structures as long as it would enable the preservation and public access to the building,” he said. “As a nonprofit focused on preservation and with a very tight budget, we cannot afford to spend the thousands of dol- lars necessary to place the zoning change on the ballot.” Working with the city’s grants


The foundation acquired the boat- houses in 2008 for $1.55 million. Miles Minor Kellogg, a former marine engi- neer, constructed the dwellings in 1928, implementing wood used from the old Encinitas Hotel and recovered lumber from the Moonlight Beach Dance Pavilion to complete the proj- ect.


The boathouses, which are still


rented out to tenants, stand 15 feet in height and rest atop steel pipe braces which are supported by a massive sub- terranean concrete slab. Each boat is about 20 feet in length and feature plaster hulls, a deck and a large, flat- roofed pilothouse. Inside each boat includes cabins below deck, a galley, dining room and living room area. “The boat houses are the two most iconic and photographed residences in all of Encinitas,” Cozens said. “Their builder, Miles Minor Kellogg, epito- mizes the entrepreneurial and ecologi- cal spirit that is so common to Encinitas. We have to keep them as an inspiration for future generations.”


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