HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210121_E-CDP RequestFrom:Schneider, Matthew
To:Palencia, Ketshy
Cc:Lee, Amanda
Subject:FW: Emergency CDP Request - Park Newport/Back Bay Drive
Date:Thursday, January 21, 2021 8:27:53 AM
Attachments:Hetherington Engineering 1-6-21.pdfimage001.png
Ketshy – Good Morning
We got an emergency CDP application in last night that I need to turn around rather quickly. Could
you set-up a PA number/file for it. A lot of the details are still forthcoming but here are the basics:
Applicant: Shawna Schaffner, CAA Planning
Owner: Park Newport Land LTD
Location: APN 440-132-52 (unaddressed Slope along Back Bay Drive)
Project Description: Installation of rockfall mitigation measures to protect Back Bay Drive from
further erosion debris at a recent landslide site.
Thanks
Matt Schneider
Principal Planner
mschneider@newportbeachca.gov
949-644-3219
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
100 Civic Center Drive, First Floor Bay B, Newport Beach, California 92660 | newportbeachca.gov
From: Shawna Schaffner <sschaffner@caaplanning.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 5:50 PM
To: Schneider, Matthew <MSchneider@newportbeachca.gov>; Campbell, Jim
<JCampbell@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Ken Dressel <KDRESSEL@gb-a.com>
Subject: Emergency CDP Request - Park Newport/Back Bay Drive
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Matt and Jim –
CAA Planning submits this request, acting as a representative of Park Newport Apartments (on
behalf of Ken Dressel, Gerson Bakar & Associates). As you are aware, there is an existing escalating
threat to public safety due to the failing bluff-face below the housing development known as Park
Newport. On June 26, 2020, rockfall from a past landslide area fell onto Backbay Drive, forcing its
closure. The rockfall potential is considered an imminent risk to public safety because Back Bay Drive
is a popular roadway in Newport Beach providing public access to runners, cyclists, and nature
enthusiasts, as well as for vehicular traffic. Additional rockfall risk is considered imminent, as detailed
in the attached Geotechnical Opinion Letter prepared by Hetherington Engineering, Inc.
This emergency CDP request to allow emergency actions for the purpose of protecting public safety
is submitted consistent with the City’s Certified LCP Implementation Plan Section 21.52.025.
Hetherington Engineering determined that the landslide area will likely continue to generate
rockfalls unless emergency measures are taken, and that the risk is imminent. The emergency
recommendations include anchoring rockfall mesh at the head of the scarp and installing a barrier
along the toe of the slope, as depicted in the attached SURFICIAL SLOPE STABILIZATION AND
ROCKFALL MITIGATION plan, dated January 6, 2020.
As you are aware, a k-rail barrier is proposed at the toe of the slope, which may result in an
encroachment within the public right of way. The encroachment will be minimized to the maximum
extent possible, and in no case will the k-rail barrier be closer than 6 inches from the edge of
pavement. In most cases, the k-rail will be several feet from the edge of pavement. We request
temporary authorization to encroach into the right of way, in accordance with the plan and this
requested emergency CDP. The plan for the proposed emergency measures, dated January 20, 2021,
has been submitted for technical review under separate cover. It is anticipated that it will take
approximately two weeks to mobilize for installation of the steel mesh, and several weeks to install
all improvements.
These measures are proposed to minimize the current imminent risk to public safety. Due to the
time-sensitivity of the need for emergency actions, a formal application is not included with this
request but will be forthcoming. We look forward to working together with the City in an effort to
keep the public safe and to re-open Back Bay Drive.
Sincerely,
Shawna Schaffner