Site Inventory Capability Matrix

 Each of the thirteen sites under consideration was evaluated against the criteria below to determine the capability of each site to support a small cruise ship facility and provide a positive experience. Each site was assigned a rating for compatible/no or limited issues (blue), some concerns that need to be addressed/resolved/above-average costs (orange), and incompatible/significant concerns/high costs (dark blue). Some sites had criteria that were not applicable/not present (grey) and the sites that could be resolved with higher than typical costs are identified ($). A summary of the matrix criteria include:

• Allowable Zoning: Does existing zoning allow the development of a small cruise ship facility?
• Environmental Permitting: Initial input if the site likely has environmental concerns (contaminated soils, etc.)
• Impacts to Sensitive Sites: Initial input if site likely has biophysical concerns (critical habitat, etc.)
• Low Slope: Does the site have gradual slopes that allow ease of development?
• Acceptable Wind and Current Exposure: Do the conditions allow for ease of ship movement?
• Geotechnical Site Stability: Are soils stable to allow for development?
• Required Deep Water Access: Is the water depth adjacent to the site sufficient for boat draft?
• Navigation Clearance: Are there obstacles in the water that creates navigation challenges?
• Road Service: Is the site linked to an existing roadway with the desired level of service?
• Existing Coach Transportation: Is there an existing motorcoach facility adjacent to the site?
• Pedestrian Service: Is the site linked to an existing sidewalk with the desired level of service?
• Electrical Service: Is the site connected to electrical service?
• Sewer Service: Is the site connected to sanitary service?
• Water Service: Is the site connected to domestic water service?
• Availability of Needed Land Area: Is there 1 acre or more of uplands?
• No Safety (Operations) Concerns: Are there operational concerns related to adjacent uses?
• Compatible/Usable Existing Marine Facilities: Would a new facility be compatible with adjacent marine facilities use?
• Compatible/Usable Existing Upland Facilities: Would a new facility be compatible with adjacent upland facilities use?
• Compatible to Adjacent Uses: Is use compatible with existing adjacent land uses?
• Site Uplands Costs: Are upland site development costs reasonable and typical?
• Marine Facilities Costs: Are marine facilities development costs reasonable and typical?
• Dredging Costs: Is dredging required to provide deep water access?
• Adjacent to Attractions (less than ¼ mile): Is the site less than ¼ mile from attractions (museums, etc.)?
• Adjacent to Businesses (less than ¼ mile): Is the site less than ¼ mile from business (retail, etc.)?
• Positive Site Experience: is there a positive initial impression of the site and surroundings?
• Area is Not Congested: Is the area not congested by pedestrians or vehicular traffic?