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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 06, 2020
Richard W. Barrett
930 Via Lido Nord
Newport Beach, CA 92663
BULKHEAD/SEAWALL CONDITIONS REPORT
Richard W. Barrett; Applicant
930 Via Lido Nord
City of Newport Beach, County of Orange
PMA Job #24918-1
Dear Mr. Barrett,
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/Seawall Conditions Report on this project.
OBSERVATIONS
Cursory observations of the existing seawalls were conducted by a representative of our
office on June 27, 2018 and on August 29, 2019. Observed were the visible/exposed portion of the
waterfront face of the upper seawall, waterfront face of the lower seawall and partially exposed
concrete buttress walls of lower seawall.
FINDINGS
The cast-in-place concrete seawalls were found in a generally good condition, without
evidences of distress or instability, except for a few repairable cracks on lower seawall. The
strength and stability of the lower seawall is provided by concrete buttress walls in direction
perpendicular to the seawall. Such seawall assembly doesn’t need, thus doesn’t have tiebacks. The
absence of coping at the upper seawall, and the existence of pool behind it gives us the base to
assume that it has been constructed as a typical retaining wall consisting of concrete footing placed
underneath the pool, and cast-in-place concrete stem wall on top of footing, without tiebacks.
CONCLUSION
Based on the cursory visual observations we conclude that the existing seawalls are
required to protect the principal structure and site improvements on the lot, the adjacent properties,
public facilities and infrastructure; thus, they can’t be removed. Removal of the seawalls will result
in erosion and undermining the foundations of the structures and site walls at the subject site and
both adjacent sites. Top of Lower Seawall Elevation at +7.17’NAVD88 is below the minimum
required top of seawall elevation of +10.0’MLLW per City of Newport Beach Standards, but top
of Upper Seawall Elevation at +11.7’NAVD88 is above it. Since the two seawalls are considered
to act/perform as one protective devise for this property, together they shall be considered as
meeting the current City of Newport Beach Standards in terms of height. Once the existing lower
seawall is raised in compliance with the enclosed drawings SW-1 thru SW-3, need for a new
shoreline protective devise is not anticipated over the economic life of the existing development to
protect it from flooding, wave runup or erosion. If found not adequate for the actual sea level rise
over the next 75 years, the existing seawalls assemblies allow to be increased in height per the
enclosed STD-601-L without further seaward encroachment. If during this period the seawalls
displays any sign of distress that requires immediate attention, they 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,
current projection of future Sea-Level Rise, 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.
any questions regarding this report, please give us a call.
Respectfully submitted,
Plamen Petrov, P.E.
Principal
Enclosures:
Seawall DWGS SW-1 thru SW-3
STD-601-L