San Diego County Municipal Code Ch. 9 Psrm

The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum (PSRM) is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of railroads as they existed in the Pacific Southwest. The museum, located in the northwestern portion of Camp Lockett, currently includes the restored Campo Depot that functions as a train station and gift shop; PSRM also includes exhibit halls and display areas showcasing historic railroad cars and locomotives, and the Southwest Railway Library.

The following goals and policies have been developed specifically for PSRM. They are intended to guide future development proposals within the PSRM Planning Area.

∙ Encourage interest in the history and operation of railroads in Campo and San Diego County.

∙ Expand existing Campo museum with exhibit halls and storage buildings.

∙ Develop a small-scale main street with shops and kiosks.

∙ Provide overnight accommodations and camping for museum volunteers.

∙ Preserve nearby open space areas adjoining SDG&E rail lines.

∙ Provide additional parking for museum visitors.

∙ Evaluate feasibility of providing shuttle to connect Camp Lockett entities.

Development within the PSRM Planning Area is subject to the Camp Lockett Community- Wide Design Guidelines as described in Chapter 6. Special attention shall focus on preserving the physical legacy, historical context, cultural landscape, and experience of rail transportation. Alterations and new construction may be considered but should occur in a manner that preserves the railroad as it existed in the Pacific Southwest. The following are specific design guidelines unique to the PSRM Planning Area:

∙ Design an addition that will not obscure, alter, or destroy the character of the original structure.

∙ Orient commercial uses parallel to Depot Street to activate the street and create a “Main Street” feel.

∙ Screen site parking areas so they are not the dominant feature of the development when viewed from the street.

∙ Develop a system of pedestrian walkways that interconnect business entries with each other and with parking areas.

∙ Screen parking and circulation areas from public streets through combination of landscaping and fencing.