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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190409_Bulkhead_Conditions_Report_01-25-19_(1) P M A C O N S U L T I N G , I N C . CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 28161 Casitas Ct. PH. (714) 717-7542 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 e-mail: p.petrov@pma-bg.com January 25, 2019 Scott Hudgins, Architect Hudgins Design Group, Inc. 1107 South Coast HWY Laguna Beach, CA 92651 BULKHEAD CONDITIONS REPORT Milan Panic; Applicant 2104 East Balboa Boulevard City of Newport Beach, County of Orange PMA Job #24818 Dear Mr. Hudgins, PMA Consulting, Inc. is pleased to provide this report in accordance with Section 21.30.15.E.3 of City of Newport Beach Municipal Code. STATEMENT OF THE PREPARER’S QUALIFICATIONS Plamen Petrov, P.E., the preparer of this report, holds a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from University of Architecture, Structural Engineering & Geodesy of Sofia, Bulgaria, and is a Licensed Civil Engineer by the State of California Certificate No. C66947. For the last 19 years of his professional career he has been actively involved in the design and entitlement of many Waterfront Developments such as custom homes, seawalls, piers, platforms, floating docks and marinas. A great number of Bulkhead Condition Reports prepared by him have been reviewed and accepted/approved by California Coastal Commission. All the above being said, Plamen Petrov, P.E. shall be considered a qualified preparer for the Bulkhead Conditions Report on this project. OBSERVATION Cursory observation of the existing seawall/bulkhead were conducted by a representative of our office on July 6, 2018. Observed were the visible/exposed portion of the waterfront face of the seawall. Due to the site conditions, tie-backs were not accessible, thus not observed. FINDINGS The jetted-in pre-cast concrete panels and cast-in-place concrete coping found in a good condition without noticeable signs of distressed. CONCLUSION Based on our site observation, we conclude that the existing seawall is required to protect the proposed principal structure on the lot. To be able to do so, the seawall shall be repaired as reflected on the enclosed Preliminary Seawall Drawings SW-0 thru SW-2. Once the seawall is repaired, no repair or replacement of the seawall shall be anticipated in the next 75. If during this period though, the seawall displays any sign of distress that requires immediate attention, it should be repaired or replaced at that time accordingly, without seaward encroachment from its current location. The above conclusion was prepared based on the existing conditions, proposed drawings, and within the inherent limitations of this study, in accordance with generally acceptable engineering principles and practices. We make no further warranty, either expressed or implied. PMA Consulting, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to work with you towards the successful completion of your project. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact us. Respectfully submitted, Plamen Petrov, P.E. Principal Enclosures: Seawall Drawings SW-0 thru SW-2