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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORT
December 16, 2021
Agenda Item No. 15
SUBJECT: 2676 Bay Shore Drive Seawall (PA2021-250)
•Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-065
SITE LOCATION: 2676 Bay Shore Drive
APPLICANT: Skurman Architects
OWNER: 8 Bayshore Partnership, LP
PLANNER: David S. Lee, Associate Planner
949-644-3225, dlee@newportbeachca.gov
LAND USE AND ZONING
•General Plan: RS-D (Single Unit Residential Detached)
•Zoning District: R-1 (Single-Unit Residential)
•Coastal Land Use Category: RSD-B (Single Unit Residential – (6.0-9.9 DU/AC)
•Coastal Zoning District: R-1 (Single-Unit Residential)
PROJECT SUMMARY
A coastal development permit to raise an existing concrete seawall to a height of 10.9 feet
North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88). The existing seawall has an elevation
that varies from 7.90 to 8.28 feet NAVD 88. The applicant proposes to remove existing
distressed concrete coping and construct new concrete coping with a concrete stem wall.
RECOMMENDATION
1)Conduct a public hearing;
2)Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division
6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the
environment; and
3)Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2021-065 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
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DISCUSSION
Land Use and Development Standards
• The subject property is located in the R-1 Coastal Zoning District, which provides for
single-unit residential development and is consistent with the City’s Coastal Land
Use Plan, General Plan, and Zoning Code. A coastal development permit is required
and the property is not eligible for a waiver for de minimis development because the
property is located in the Coastal Commission Appeal Area.
• The property currently consists of one legal lot developed with an existing single-unit
residence. The neighborhood is predominantly developed with two- and three-
story, single-family residences with protective shoreline devices.
• The proposed improvements comply with applicable residential development
standards including height of accessory structures in the front setback. The
proposed raised seawall is located within the required front setback area abutting
the bay, which is 10 feet. The existing concrete seawall has an elevation which
varies from 7.9 to 8.28 feet NAVD 88 and is proposed to be raised to 10.9 feet
NAVD 88 while being adaptable to a future height of 14.4 feet NAVD 88. The
proposed seawall meets the current City of Newport Beach standard of 10.9 NAVD
88. All proposed improvements comply with height requirements for accessory
structures in the front setback.
Hazards
• According to a Coastal Hazards Report and Sea Level Rise Analysis prepared by
Geosoils, Inc. dated July 15, 2021, there is an existing seawall which serves the
subject property. The seawall has an elevation which varies from 7.9 to 8.28 feet
(NAVD 88). The current maximum bay water elevation is 7.7 feet (NAVD 88) and
may exceed the 7.90 to 8.28 feet (NAVD 88) top of bulkhead elevation for the
seawall during high tide or storm events. The proposed raising of the seawall to
10.9 feet NAVD 88 is to prevent flooding into the property. The project includes
reinforcing and raising the existing seawall to 10.9 feet (NAVD88) with an
adaptability elevation of 14.4 feet (NAVD88). This is above the minimum required
10.9 feet (NAVD88). Flooding, wave runup, and erosion will not significantly impact
this property over the proposed 75-year economic life of the development. Flood
shields (sandbags and other barriers) can be deployed across the openings to
protect and prevent flooding to the structure. The report concludes that the
proposed project will be reasonably safe from flooding hazards for the next 75
years.
• The property is located in an area known for the potential of seismic activity and
liquefaction. All projects are required to comply with the California Building Code
(CBC) and Building Division standards and policies. Geotechnical investigations
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specifically addressing liquefaction are required to be reviewed and approved prior
to the issuance of building permits. Permit issuance is also contingent on the
inclusion of design mitigation identified in the investigations. Construction plans are
reviewed for compliance with approved investigations and CBC prior to building
permit issuance.
Public Access and Views
• The project site is not located adjacent to a coastal view road, public access way, or
Coastal Viewpoint as identified in the Coastal Land Use Plan. The nearest coastal
view road that is West Coast Highway, which is located approximately 1,200 feet
from the subject property. The project does not contain any unique features that could
degrade the visual quality of the coastal zone.
• The project site is located between the nearest public road and the sea or shoreline.
Implementation Plan Section 21.30A.040 requires that the provision of public access
bear a reasonable relationship between the requirement and the project’s impact,
and be proportional to the impact. In this case, the project raises an existing seawall
within the front setback area abutting the bay. Therefore, the project does not involve
a change in land use, density or intensity that will result in increased demand on
public access and recreation opportunities. Furthermore, the project is designed and
sited (appropriate height, setbacks, etc.) so as not to block or impede existing public
access opportunities.
• Lateral access to the bay is available throughout various entrances from West Coast
Highway. The project does not include any features that would obstruct access to the
bay.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential to have a significant effect on the environment. The Class 3 exemption includes
the construction of limited numbers of new, small structures, including accessory structures.
The proposed project consists of the construction of a raised concrete seawall.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of this public hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners and
residential occupants of property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding
intervening rights-of-way and waterways), including the applicant, and posted on the
subject property at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing, consistent with the
provisions of the Municipal Code. Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this
meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the City website.
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APPEAL PERIOD:
This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date the Resolution is
adopted unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with the Community
Development Director in accordance with the provisions of Title 21 (Local Coastal
Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Final action taken by the City
may be appealed to the Coastal Commission in compliance with Section 21.64.035 of the
City’s certified LCP and Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Sections 13111 through
13120, and Section 30603 of the Coastal Act. For additional information on filing an appeal,
contact the Planning Division at 949-644-3200.
Prepared by:
___________________________
David S. Lee, Associate Planner
MS/dl
Attachments: ZA 1 Draft Resolution
ZA 2 Vicinity Map
ZA 3 Coastal Hazards Report
ZA 4 Seawall Conditions Report
ZA 5 Project Plans
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Attachment No. ZA 1
Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. ZA2021-###
A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. CD2021-065 TO RAISE AN
EXISTING SEAWALL LOCATED AT 2676 BAY SHORE DRIVE
(PA2021-250)
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Skurman Architects, with respect to property located at 2676
Bayshore Drive, requesting approval of a coastal development permit.
2. The lot at 2676 Bay Shore Drive is legally described as Lot 54 of Tract 907.
3. The applicant proposes to raise an existing concrete seawall to a height of 10.9 feet North
American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88). The existing seawall has an elevation that
varies from 7.90 to 8.28 feet NAVD 88. The applicant proposes to remove existing
distressed concrete coping and construct new concrete coping with a concrete stem wall.
4. The subject property is designated Single Unit Residential Detached (RS-D) by the
General Plan Land Use Element and is located within the Single-Unit Residential (R-1)
Zoning District.
5. The subject property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan
category is Single Unit Residential Detached (RSD-B) (6.0 – 9.9 DU/AC) and it is located
within the Single-Unit Residential (R-1) Coastal Zone District.
6. A public hearing was held on December 16, 2021, online via Zoom. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the hearing was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal
Code (NBMC). Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by,
the Zoning Administrator at this hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations Section 15303, Division 6, Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures), because it has no potential to have a significant effect
on the environment.
2. Class 3 exempts the construction of accessory structures. The proposed project
consists of the construction of a raised concrete seawall.
3. The exceptions to this categorical exemption under Section 15300.2 are not applicable.
The project location does not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical
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concern, does not result in cumulative impacts, does not have a significant effect on the
environment due to unusual circumstances, does not damage scenic resources within
a state scenic highway, is not a hazardous waste site, and is not identified as a historical
resource.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with Section 21.52.015 (Coastal Development Permits, Findings and Decision)
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the following findings and facts in support of such
findings are set forth:
Finding:
A. Conforms to all applicable sections of the certified Local Coastal Program.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The proposed improvements comply with applicable residential development standards
including height of accessory structures in the front setback. The proposed raised
seawall is located within the required front setback area abutting the bay, which is 10
feet. The existing concrete seawall has an elevation which varies from 7.9 to 8.28 feet
NAVD 88, is proposed to be raised to 10.9 feet NAVD 88 while being adaptable to a
future height of 14.4 feet NAVD 88. The proposed seawall meets the current City of
Newport Beach standard of 10.9 NAVD 88. All proposed improvements comply with
height requirements for accessory structures in the front setback.
2. The neighborhood is predominantly developed with two- and three-story, single-family
residences with protective shoreline devices. The proposed raised bulkhead is
consistent with the existing neighborhood pattern of development.
3. According to a Coastal Hazards Report and Sea Level Rise Analysis prepared by
Geosoils, Inc. dated July 15, 2021, there is an existing seawall which serves the subject
property. The seawall has an elevation which varies from 7.9 to 8.28 feet (NAVD 88).
The current maximum bay water elevation is 7.7 feet (NAVD 88) and may exceed the
7.90 to 8.28 feet (NAVD 88) top of bulkhead elevation for the seawall during high tide or
storm events. The proposed raising of the seawall to 10.9 feet NAVD 88 is to prevent
flooding into the property. The project includes reinforcing and raising the existing
seawall to 10.9 feet (NAVD 88) with an adaptability elevation of 14.4 feet (NAVD88).
This is above the minimum required 10.9 feet (NAVD 88). Flooding, wave runup, and
erosion will not significantly impact this property over the proposed 75-year economic
life of the development. Flood shields (sandbags and other barriers) can be deployed
across the openings to protect and prevent flooding to the structure. The report
concludes that the proposed project will be reasonably safe from flooding hazards for
the next 75 years.
4. The property is located in an area known for the potential of seismic activity and
liquefaction. All projects are required to comply with the California Building Code (CBC)
and Building Division standards and policies. Geotechnical investigations specifically
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addressing liquefaction are required to be reviewed and approved prior to the issuance of
building permits. Permit issuance is also contingent on the inclusion of design mitigation
identified in the investigations. Construction plans are reviewed for compliance with
approved investigations and CBC prior to building permit issuance.
5. The project site is not located adjacent to a coastal view road, public access way, or
Coastal Viewpoint as identified in the Coastal Land Use Plan. The nearest coastal view
road that is West Coast Highway, which is located approximately 1,200 feet from the
subject property. The project does not contain any unique features that could degrade the
visual quality of the coastal zone.
Finding:
B. Conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the
Coastal Act if the project is located between the nearest public road and the sea or
shoreline of any body of water located within the coastal zone.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The project site is located between the nearest public road and the sea or shoreline.
Implementation Plan Section 21.30A.040 requires that the provision of public access bear
a reasonable relationship between the requirement and the project’s impact, and be
proportional to the impact. In this case, the project raises an existing seawall within the
front setback area abutting the bay. Therefore, the project does not involve a change in
land use, density or intensity that will result in increased demand on public access and
recreation opportunities. Furthermore, the project is designed and sited (appropriate
height, setbacks, etc.) so as not to block or impede existing public access opportunities.
2. Lateral access to the bay is available throughout various entrances from West Coast
Highway. The project does not include any features that would obstruct access to the bay.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby finds this Project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to
Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because
it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2021-065, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A,”
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
3. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with the
Community Development Director in accordance with the provisions of Title 21 Local
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Coastal Implementation Plan, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Final action taken
by the City may be appealed to the Coastal Commission in compliance with Section
21.64.035 of the City’s certified LCP and Title 14 California Code of Regulations,
Sections 13111 through 13120, and Section 30603 of the Coastal Act.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2021.
_____________________________
Jaime Murillo, Zoning Administrator
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EXHIBIT “A”
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan stamped
and dated with the date of this approval (except as modified by applicable conditions of
approval).
2. The existing seawall shall be reinforced and capped to 10.9 feet (NAVD 88) minimum in
accordance with the recommendations provided in the report prepared by Geosoils, Inc.
on July 15, 2021 and as identified in the approved plans.
3. The alterations to the seawall shall allow for a future increase in height without further
seaward encroachment.
4. Prior to final building permit inspection, an agreement in a form approved by the City
Attorney between the property owner and the City shall be executed and recorded
waiving rights to the construction of future shoreline protection devices including the
repair and maintenance, enhancement, reinforcement, or any other activity affecting the
bulkhead, that results in any encroachment seaward of the authorized footprint of the
bulkhead or other shoreline protective device. The agreement shall be binding against
the property owners and successors and assigns.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the property owner shall submit a notarized
signed letter acknowledging all hazards present at the site, assuming the risk of injury
or damage from such hazards, unconditionally waiving any claims of damage against
the City from such hazards, and to indemnify and hold harmless City, its City Council, its
boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any
and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses,
judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including without limitation,
attorney’s fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever which
may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City’s approval of
development. This letter shall be scanned into the plan set prior to building permit issuance.
6. No demolition or construction materials, equipment debris, or waste, shall be placed or
stored in a location that would enter sensitive habitat, receiving waters, or a storm drain
or result in impacts to environmentally sensitive habitat areas, streams, the beach,
wetlands or their buffers. No demolition or construction materials shall be stored on
public property.
7. Demolition beyond the approved scope of work requires planning division approval prior
to commencement of work. Approval of revisions to project plans are not guaranteed. Any
changes in the current scope of work may require the entire structure to be demolished
and redeveloped in conformance with the current Zoning Code Development Standards.
8. The applicant is responsible for compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
In compliance with the MBTA, grading, brush removal, building demolition, tree
trimming, and similar construction activities shall occur between August 16 and January
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31, outside of the peak nesting period. If such activities must occur inside the peak
nesting season from February 1 to August 15, compliance with the following is required
to prevent the taking of native birds pursuant to MBTA:
A. The construction area shall be inspected for active nests. If birds are observed flying
from a nest or sitting on a nest, it can be assumed that the nest is active. Construction
activity within 300 feet of an active nest shall be delayed until the nest is no longer
active. Continue to observe the nest until the chicks have left the nest and activity is no
longer observed. When the nest is no longer active, construction activity can continue
in the nest area.
B. It is a violation of state and federal law to kill or harm a native bird. To ensure
compliance, consider hiring a biologist to assist with the survey for nesting birds, and
to determine when it is safe to commence construction activities. If an active nest is
found, one or two short follow-up surveys will be necessary to check on the nest and
determine when the nest is no longer active.
9. Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Good Housekeeping Practices (GHPs) shall
be implemented prior to and throughout the duration of construction activity as
designated in the Construction Erosion Control Plan.
10. The discharge of any hazardous materials into storm sewer systems or receiving waters
shall be prohibited. Machinery and equipment shall be maintained and washed in
confined areas specifically designed to control runoff. A designated fueling and vehicle
maintenance area with appropriate berms and protection to prevent spillage shall be
provided as far away from storm drain systems or receiving waters as possible.
11. Debris from demolition shall be removed from work areas each day and removed from
the project site within 24 hours of the completion of the project. Stock piles and
construction materials shall be covered, enclosed on all sites, not stored in contact with
the soil, and located as far away as possible from drain inlets and any waterway.
12. Trash and debris shall be disposed in proper trash and recycling receptacles at the end
of each construction day. Solid waste, including excess concrete, shall be disposed in
adequate disposal facilities at a legal disposal site or recycled at a recycling facility.
13. Revisions to the approved plans may require an amendment to this Coastal
Development Permit or the processing of a new coastal development permit.
14. This approval does not authorize any new or existing improvements (including
landscaping) on State tidelands, public beaches, or the public right-of-way.
15. This Coastal Development Permit does not authorize any development seaward of the
private property.
16. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
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17. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of
any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this Coastal
Development Permit.
18. This Coastal Development Permit may be modified or revoked by the Zoning
Administrator if determined that the proposed uses or conditions under which it is being
operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare or materially injurious
to property or improvements in the vicinity or if the property is operated or maintained
so as to constitute a public nuisance.
19. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a copy of the Resolution, including conditions of
approval Exhibit “A” shall be incorporated into the Building Division and field sets of
plans.
20. Prior to the issuance of building permit, the applicant shall pay any unpaid administrative
costs associated with the processing of this application to the Planning Division.
21. Should the property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future
owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by the current
property owner or agent.
22. This Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-065 shall expire unless exercised within 24
months from the date of approval as specified in Section 21.54.060 (Time Limits and
Extensions) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise
granted.
23. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents
from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of
action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including
without limitation, attorney’s fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature
whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City’s
approval of 2676 Bay Shore Drive Seawall including, but not limited to, Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2021-065 (PA2021-250). This indemnification shall include,
but not be limited to, damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys'
fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes of action,
suit or proceeding whether incurred by applicant, City, and/or the parties initiating or
bringing such proceeding. The applicant shall indemnify the City for all of City's costs,
attorneys' fees, and damages, which City incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions
set forth in this condition. The applicant shall pay to the City upon demand any amount
owed to the City pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
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Attachment No. ZA 2
Vicinity Map
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VICINITY MAP
Coastal Development Permit No. CD2021-065
PA2021-250
2676 Bay Shore Drive
Subject Property
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Attachment No. ZA 3
Coastal Hazards Report
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Geotechnical • Geologic• Coastal • Environmental
5741 Palmer Way • Carlsbad, California 92010 • (760) 438-3155 • FAX (760) 931-0915 • www.geosoilsinc.com
July 15, 2021
Mr. Jack Langson
c/o PMR Construction
2026 West Balboa Blvd. Suite D
Newport Beach, CA 92663
SUBJECT: Coastal Hazard and Sea Level Rise Discussion for New Residence, 2676
Bayshore Drive, Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
Dear Mr. Langson:
In accordance with the request and authorization, GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI) is pleased to
provide this discussion regarding the potential coastal hazards, including the impact of
future sea level rise (SLR), on the proposed new residence at 2676 Bayshore Drive in
Newport Beach, California. The purpose of this report is to provide the hazard information
for your permit application typically requested by the City of Newport Beach and the
California Coastal Commission (CCC). Our scope of work includes a review of the State
of California Sea-Level Rise (SLR) Policy Guidance document (March 2018), CCC SLR
Guidance (November 2018), a review of City of Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC)
21.30.15.E.2 and 21.30.15.E.3, a review of the proposed plans, and preparation of this
letter report.
INTRODUCTION
The proposed project is new single-family residence and associated improvements, in the
City of Newport Beach. The site is fronted by a concrete bulkhead, a boat dock, and a
large navigation channel within Newport Bay. The project will include either reinforcing the
existing bulkhead and raising the top of the bulkhead to elevation +10 .9 feet NAVD88, or
replacement with a new bulkhead to a minimum height of 10.9 feet NAVD88. The
proposed finished first floor (FF) of the residence is ~+12.4 feet NAVD88. The surface
drainage flow line on Bayshore Drive is at about elevation +11.0 feet NAVD88. Figure 1,
downloaded from Google Maps (Bird 's Eye View), shows the site in relation to the adjacent
properties and the navigation channel. The site is currently mapped by FEMA (FIRM Panel
06059C0381 K) to be in the Shaded X Zone with no base flood elevation (BFE). The
bulkhead and adjacent navigation channel are in the FEMA AE Zone with a BFE of +8 feet
NAVD88.
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Figure 1. Subject site, 2676 Bayshore Drive, adjacent properties, and navigation
channel within Newport Bay.
DATA& DATUM
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The datum used in this report is NAVD88, which is about 2.62 feet below the mean tide
level (MTL). The units of measurement in this report are feet (ft), pounds force (lbs), and
seconds (sec). Site elevations were taken from a topographic map prepared by
CivilScapes Engineering. Preliminary development plans were discussed with Scott
Shaffer and PMR Construction. A site reconnaissance was performed on March 23, 2021.
There is no beach or shoreline fronting the site.
HAZARD ANALYSIS
There are three different potential shoreline hazards for ocean and waterfront
development: shoreline movemenUerosion, waves and wave runup, and flooding. For
ease of review, each of these hazards will be analyzed and discussed separately, followed
by a summary of the analysis including conclusions and recommendations, as necessary.
Shoreline Erosion Hazard
There is no actual beach or shoreline at the site proper. The elevation of the mudline at
the bulkhead is below the lowest bay water elevation.
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Waves and Wave Runup
The potential surface gravity waves (ocean swell) to arrive at this site is nil. Boat wakes
are the only possible waves that can reach the bulkhead fronting the site. However, boat
wakes are typically small due to speed restriction within the channel. Anticipated wave
runup and overlapping of the bulkhead at the site was calculated using the USACOE
Automated Coastal Engineering System, ACES. ACES is an interactive computer-based
design and analysis system in the field of coastal engineering. The methods to calculate
wave runup and overlapping implemented within this ACES application are discussed in
greater detail in the 2004 Coastal Engineering Manual. A 0.75-foot high wave was used
in the ACES wave runup and overlapping analysis with a current maximum historical water
level of+ 7.7 feet NAVD88 (no future SLR). This combination of wave and water level
represents an approximate 100-year recurrence interval oceanographic condition under
current sea level. Table I below is the computed output from the ACES program for the
wave runup analysis.
TABLE I
AC~S i -~~~: _Sing~e Ca~e I Functional Are-a: Wave -Structure Interaction
Application: Wave Runup and Overtopping on Impermeable Structures
Item
Incident Wave Height Hi:
Wave Period T:
COTAN of Nearshore Slope COT(¢):
Water Depth at Structure Toe ds:
COTAN of Structure Slope COT(e):
Structure Heigl1t Above Toe hs:
Wave Runup R:
Onshore Wind Velocity U:
Deepwater Wave Height H0:
Relative Height ds✓H0:
Wave Steepness H0/CgT"'2):
Overtopp ing Coefficient o::
Overtopp ing Coefficient Qstar0:
Overtopp i ng Rate Q :
Unit
ft
sec
ft
ft
ft
ft/sec
ft
Ualue
0.750
3.500
20.000
7.200
0.000
8.500
0.838
8.439
0.813
8.860
0.002062
0.070000
0.070000
0.000
Smoth Slope
Runup and
Overtopping
2676 Bayshore
Drive
No SLR
Bulkhead
Overtopping
The calculated maximum wave run up under the current 100-year recurrence interval water
level conditions is about 0.84 feet above the 100-year water level or about elevation +8.5
feet NAVD88. This is currently below the proposed minimum elevation of the
reconditioned or replaced bulkhead. With the proposed minimum bulkhead elevation
+10.9 feet NAVD88 and SLR of 2.3 feet (+8.5 NAVD88 + 2.3 feet SLR= 10.8 NAVD88),
waves/wakes will not overlop the bulkhead. Any wake/wave runup waters that reach near
this elevation will have a low velocity, no energy, and no erosion capacity. It should be
noted that under higher future SLR conditions the height of the bulkhead can be increased
to prevent overlapping.
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Current Flooding Hazard
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric (NOAA) National Ocean Survey tidal data
station closest to the site with a long tidal record (Everest International Consultants Inc.
(EICI), 2011) is located at Los Angeles Harbor (Station 94106600). The tidal datum
elevations are as follows:
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The historical highest ocean water elevation at the Los Angeles Harbor Tide station is
+7.72 feet NAVD88 on January 10, 2005. In addition, EICI reported that the elevation of
7. 71 feet NAVD88 is the 1 % water elevation. For this analysis the historical highest water
elevation will be +7.7 feet NAVD88.
Future Tide Levels Due to Sea Level Rise
The California Coastal Commission (CCC) SLR Guidance document recommends that a
project designer determine the range of SLR using the "best available science." The
California Ocean Protection Council (COPC) adopted an update to the State's Sea-Level
Rise Guidance in March 2018. These new estimates are based upon a 2014 report
entitled "Probabilistic 21st and 22nd century sea-level projections at a global network of
tide-gauge sites" (Kopp et al., 2014 ). This update included SLR estimates and probabilities
for Los Angeles Harbor the closest SLR estimates to Newport Bay. These SLR likelihood
estimates are provided below in Figure 2 taken from the Kopp et al., 2014 report. The
report provides SLR estimates based upon various carbon emission scenarios known as
a "representative concentration pathway" or RCP. Figure 2 provides the March 2018
COPC data (from the Kopp et al., 2014 report) with the latest SLR adopted estimates (in
feet) and the probabilities of those estimate to meet or exceed the 1991-2009 mean, based
upon the best available science.
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This table illustrates that SLR in the year 2100 for the likely range, and considering the
most onerous RCP (8.5), is 1.3 feet to 3.2 feet above the 1991-2009 mean. The City of
Newport Beach currently requires the use of a lower probability SLR estimate. The design
historical water elevation at the for Newport Bay is elevation + 7. 7 feet NAVD88 (1 % water
elevation). Interpolating the above table, the very low probability SLR (0.5%) for the year
2096, low emissions, SLR is ~5.0 feet, and the high emissions, SLR is 6 feet. Based upon
this table there is a much lower probability (0.5%) of SLR of about 6.0 feet. This SLR
would account for future extreme bay water level of 13.7 feet NAVD88 (7.7 feet NAVD88
+ 6 feet SLR). As stated before, the present maximum (1 %) historical water elevation at
the site, including El Nino effects, is+ 7.7 feet NAVD88. Based upon the elevation of the
modified or replaced bulkhead (10.9 feet NAVD88), the extreme Newport Bay water level
will exceed the height of the bulkhead when SLR is 3.2 feet or greater.
For the likely COPC SLR estimate range (high emissions) the site is safe from flooding until
beyond the year 2090. For the 0.5% SLR case, this may occur after the year 2070. It
should be noted that, if SLR is higher, flooding at the site will not occur constantly but
rather only a few times a month, at the full moon and new moon, for a period of about 1
hour. With the proposed FF at elevation ~12.4 feet NAVD88, the structure will be safe
from flooding from offsite sources until about the year 2085 for the 0.5% SLR. For the 5%
COPC SLR estimate range (high emissions) the structure is safe from flooding until beyond
the year 2110.
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The Kopp et al. paper used 2009 to 2012 SLR modeling for the probability analysis, which
means the "best available science" as determined by the CCC is almost 10 years old. The
CCC SLR Guidance requires the use of the "best available science." Dr. Reinhard Flick
from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography has provided information that global sea level
from 1992 to 2018 has resulted in 8.32 centimeters of relatively uniform SLR in the past
26 years. This information is shown on Figure 3 taken from the CCC SLR Guidance
(2015). This current measurement shows that SLR is tracking more on the intermediate
SLR prediction curves, which is more like a 50% (median) probability SLR in the year 2100,
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The recent global SLR measurement provided in Figure 3 shows that the current SLR
trend, is not following the higher SLR estimate curves. It is GS l's professional opinion that
the methodology and SLR estimates suggested by the CCC SLR Guidance, based upon
current SLR trends, are an overestimate of SLR over the project design life of 75 years.
The City of Newport Beach has recognized that in the future there will be a need to raise
the elevation of the boardwalks and bulkheads around the Newport Bay. The City of
Newport Beach Building Department (CNBBD) has a standard drawing, and a regional plan
for rehabilitating and raising the bulkheads. Flooding from the bay and from the beach will
result in flooding of the public roads in the area. Recent action by the City Council has
raised the minimum bulkhead elevation for new development to be 10.9 feet NAVD88.
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Tsunami
Tsunami are waves generated by submarine earthquakes, landslides, or volcanic action.
Lander, et al. (1993) discusses the frequency and magnitude of recorded or observed
tsunami in the southern California area. James Houston (1980) predicts a tsunami of less
than 5 feet for a 500-year recurrence interval for this area. Legg, et al. (2002) examined
the potential tsunami wave runup in southern California. While this study is not specific to
the site, it provides a first order analysis for the area. The Legg, et al. (2002) report
determined a maximum open ocean tsunami height of less than 2 meters. The maximum
tsunami runup in the Newport Beach open coast area is less than 1 meters in height. Any
wave, including a tsunami, that approaches the site in will be refracted, modified, and
reduced in height by the Newport jetties, and as it travels into the bay. Due to the
infrequent nature and the relatively low 500-year recurrence interval tsunami wave height,
and the elevation of the proposed improvements, the site is reasonably safe from tsunami
hazards.
It should be noted that the site is mapped within the limits of the California Office of
Emergency Services tsunami innundation map, Newport Beach Quadrangle (State of
California, 2009). The tsunami inundation maps are very specific as to their use. Their use
is for evacuation planning only. The limitation on the use of the maps is clearly stated in
the PURPOSE OF THIS MAP on every quadrangle of California coastline. In addition, the
following paragraph is taken from the CalOES Local Planning Guidance on Tsunami
Response concerning the use of the tsunami inundation maps.
Inundation projections and resulting planning maps are to be used.for emergency
planning purposes only. They are not based on a specific earthquake and tsunami.
Areas actually inundated by a specific tsunami can va,y ji-0111 those predicted. The
inundation maps are not a prediction of the pe,formance, in an earthquake or
tsunami, of any structure within or outside of the projected inundation area.
The City of Newport Beach and County of Orange have clearly marked tsunami evacuation
routes for the entire Newport Beach/Bay area.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH INFORMATION
Coastal Hazards Report (NBMC 21.30.15.E.2):
i. A statement of the preparer's qualifications;
Mr. Skelly is Vice President and Principal Engineer for GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI). He has
worked with GSI for several decades on numerous land development projects
throughout California. Mr. Skelly has over 40 years experience in coastal
engineering. Prior to joining the GSI team, he worked as a research engineer at the
Center for Coastal Studies at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for 17 years.
During his tenure at Scripps, Mr. Skelly worked on coastal erosion problems
throughout the world. He has written numerous technical reports and published
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papers on these projects. He was a co-author of a major Coast of California Storm
and Tidal Wave Study report. He has extensive experience with coastal processes
in southern California. Mr. Skelly also performs wave shoring and uprush analysis
for coastal development, and analyzes coastal processes, wave forces, water
elevation, longshore transport of sand, and coastal erosion.
ii. Identification of costal hazards affecting the site;
As stated in this hazard analysis, the typical coastal hazards to consider
are shoreline erosion, flooding, and wave/wake impacts. There is no beach at, or
near, the site. Boat wakes and wind waves are too small, even with sea level rise
(SLR), to potentially flood the proposed residence provided the bulkheads in the
area are maintained to mitigate SLR impacts. The City of Newport Beach has
recognized that in the future there will be a need to raise the elevation of the
boardwalks and bulkheads on Balboa Island (and other areas), and as such the City
of Newport Beach has a standard drawing(s), and a regional plan for rehabilitating
and raising the bulkheads. There is no potential coastal hazard of flooding of the
development provided adaptation strategies such as waterproofing the structure to
above the potential flood elevation, and increasing the height of the bulkhead are
implemented, if required, in the future.
iii. An analysis of the following conditions:
1. A seasonally eroded beach combined with long-term (75 year)
erosion factoring in sea level rise;
There is no beach at, or near, the site.
2. High tide conditions, combined with long-term (75 year) projections
for sea level rise;
Using the likely CCC SLR estimate over the project 75-year design life, the
SLR in the year -2096 is 2.9 feet. There is a 0.5% probability that SLR could
be 6 feet in the next 75 years. This is the design sea level rise range (2.9 feet
to 6 feet) for the proposed project. This SLR would account for future
extreme bay water level of 10.6 feet NAVD88 to 13. 7 feet NAVD88.
3. Storm waves from a one hundred year event or storm that compares
to the 1982/83 El Nino event;
No ocean waves can reach the site.
4. An analysis of bluff stability; a quantitative slope stability analysis
that shows either that the bluff currently possesses a factor of safety
against sliding of all least 1.5 under static conditions, and 1.1 under
seismic (pseudostatic conditions); or the distance from the bluff edge
needed to achieve these factors of safety; and
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There is no bluff fronting the site. This condition does not occur at the site.
5. Demonstration that development will be sited such that it maintains
a factor of safety against sliding of at least 1.5 under static conditions
and 1.1 under seismic (pseudostatic) conditions for its economic life
(generally 75 years). This generally means that the setback necessary
to achieve a factor of safety of 1.5 (static) and 1.1 (pseudostatic) today
must be added to the expected amount of bluff erosion over the
economic life of the development (generally 75 years);
There is no bluff fronting the site. There is no potential for sliding. This
condition does not occur at the site.
iv. On sites with an existing bulkhead, a determination as to whether the
existing bulkhead can be removed and/or the existing or a replacement
bulkhead is required to protect existing principal structures and adjacent
development or public facilities on the site or in the surrounding areas; and
There is a bulkhead on the site. It is our understanding that the project
includes the raising of the bulkhead up to elevation 10.9 feet NAVD88 or
replacement of the bulkhead to a minimum elevation of 10.9 feet NAVD88.
Another engineering consultant, PMA Consulting Inc., has been retained for
this phase of the project.
v. Identification of necessary mitigation measures to address current
hazardous conditions such as siting development away from hazardous areas
and elevating the finished floor of structures to be at or above the base floor
elevation including measures that may be required in the future to address
increased erosion and flooding due to sea level rise such as waterproofing,
flood shields, watertight doors, moveable floodwalls, partitions, water-
resistive sealant devices, sandbagging and other similar flood-proofing
techniques.
The project is safe from the coastal hazard of flooding by the proposed
addition to the bulkhead height (or bulkhead replacement), the finished floor
elevation, and the ability to waterproof the building, if necessary. It is
important to point out that SLR will not impact this area alone. It will impact
all of the Newport Bay low lying areas. The public streets throughout the
Newport Beach coastal area, including the Lido Island, Balboa Peninsula and
Balboa Island, will flood with lower SLR well before the residence floods. It
is very likely that the entire community will soon adopt some of the SLR
adaptation strategies that are currently being considered by the City of
Newport Beach. The City recently raised the minimum bulkhead elevation
to 10.9 feet NAVD88. These strategies involve raising, or adding/replacing
the bulkheads, beaches and walkways that surround the bay, and
waterproofing of residences. These are a site specific adaptation strategies.
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The project includes the raising of the height of the bulkhead or replacement of the
bulkhead without any new bayward encroachment. The engineer of record for this
phase of the project, PMA Consulting inc., will provide additional assessment of the
bulkhead, as warranted. The following is provided as GSl's preliminary
assessment of the existing bulkhead.
Bulkhead condition report shall include (NBMC 21.30.15.E.3):
i. A statement of the preparer's qualifications;
Mr. Skelly is Vice President and Principal Engineer for GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI). He has
worked with GSI for several decades on numerous land development projects
throughout California. Mr. Skelly has over 40 years experience in coastal
engineering. Prior to joining the GSI team, he worked as a research engineer at the
Center for Coastal Studies at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for 17 years. Mr.
Skelly has extensive experience in shoreline erosion, bluff erosion, soils
engineering, and the design, permitting, and construction of shore protection
devices. Projects include levee engineering and design in San Francisco Bay,
seawall and marina engineering in Baja California Sur, coastal boardwalk design
and protection in Pacifica, and seawall projects throughout southern California.
ii. An analysis of the condition of any existing bulkhead including whether the
top elevation meets current City standards, the conditions of the sheetpiles
or panels, the condition of existing tiebacks and/or deadmen or similar, and
any other relevant conditions;
The bulkhead was visually inspected and is in reasonably good condition. There is
some spalling of the concrete cap that does not impact the performance of the
bulkhead at this time. The bulkhead, with the top at elevation -+8 feet NAVD88,
does not meet the current City's top of bulkhead elevation requirement of +10.9 feet
NAVD88. It should be noted that very few bulkheads in the Newport Bay area meet
this newer elevation requirement. Based upon our visual observations and general
knowledge of bulkhead design, ii is GSl's opinion that the bulkhead height can be
increased without any bayward encroachment. However, the condition of the
tieback rods that restrain the wall is unknown and should be investigated before any
increase in height. Additional inspection and opinion will be provided by the
bulkhead engineer, PMA Consulting Inc. (PMACI).
iii. Recommendations regarding the need for repair, augmentation or
replacement of the bulkhead or any parts thereof;
Augmentation or replacement of the bulkhead will be necessary to meet the current
City height requirement, and to protect site and general area regardless of the
proposed development at the site. The increase in height or replacement of the
bulkhead is an SLR adaptation strategy. Recommendations for the augmentation
will be provided by the bulkhead engineer, PMACI.
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iv. If augmentation or replacement in the existing alignment is necessary,
recommendations that will avoid seaward encroachment of the bulkhead;
The augmented or replacement bulkhead can be located within the current
bulkhead footprint.
v. If replacement is necessary and the existing bulkhead is not in alignment
with adjacent bulkheads, recommended alternatives that will relocate the
bulkhead in as much in alignment with adjacent bulkheads and as far
landward, as possible.
The site bulkhead, even with the augmentation in height or replacement, can remain
aligned with the adjacent bulkheads.
CONCLUSIONS
• The proposed residential structure, with a FF of +12.4 feet NAVD88, is reasonably
safe from the unlikely 0.5% SLR hazards until about the year 2085. The design is
such that implementation of additional SLR adaptation strategies (design for future
water proofing to above elevation +13. 7 feet NAVD88 and the future protection of
area by adoption of a resiliency plan by the community) will not be adversely
impacted by potential coastal hazards including a 6 feet sea level rise or more over
the next minimum 75 years. The site will be part of a community wide response to
mitigate SLR hazards.
• An augmented bulkhead (or replacement bulkhead) is proposed at this time to meet
the current City standard height of +10.9 feet NAVD88. This height increase can
be accomplished without further bayward encroachment of the bulkhead. Plans for
the increase in height have been prepared by PMACI and are provided as part of
the project application package.
• For the most part, in the entire Newport Beach coastal and bay areas, including the
Balboa Peninsula, and other developed islands within the bay, flooding with a lower
SLR is likely to occur. Such flooding will occur well before any part of the proposed
residence will flood.
• Provided the recommendations of this report are implemented during the project
construction, no additional site specific protective devices will be necessary to
protect the proposed development from any existing or anticipated future coastal
hazards for the next 75 years or more.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Based upon the analysis and discussion herein, the proposed development is reasonably
safe from coastal hazards for the next 75 years including shoreline movement, waves and
wave runup, and flooding with future SLR for the next 75 years. It should be noted that
future flooding hazards due to SLR are shared by all development around Newport Bay.
The public roads for access to the area will be impassable due to ocean flooding long
before the flood water level approaches the FF elevation of the development. SLR impacts
will be a regional problem and only solved by a regional management plan. The proposed
City of Newport Beach bulkhead modification/replacement plan will likely mitigate any SLR
impacts on the project. The proposed development will neither create nor contribute
significantly to erosion, geologic instability, or destruction of the site or adjacent area.
The opportunity to be of service is sincerely appreciated. If you should have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
GeoSoils, Inc.
David W. Skelly MS, PE
RCE#47857
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REFERENCES
Everest International Consultants, Inc., 2011, Assessment of seawall structure integrity and
potential for seawall over-topping for Balboa Island and Little Balboa Island, main report,
No Project No., dated April 21.
Kopp, Robert E., Radley M. Horton Christopher M. Little Jerry X. Mitrovica Michael
Oppenheimer D. J. Rasmussen Benjamin H. Strauss Claudia Tebaldi Radley M. Horton
Christopher M. Little Jerry X. Mitrovica Michael Oppenheimer D. J. Rasmussen Benjamin
H. Strauss Claudia Tebaldi "Probabilistic 21st and 22nd century sea-level projections at
a global network of tide-gauge sites" First published: 13 June 2014
Newport Beach, "Waterfront Project Guidelines and Standards, Harbor Design Criteria
Commercial & Residential Facilities," March 23, 2021.
NOAA, 2020, Web Site, Maps http://anchor.ncd.noaa.gov/states/ca.htm Tidal Datums
http://www.opsd. nos. noaa .gov/cg i-bin/websql/ftp/query _new. pl
State of California, County of Orange, 2009, "Tsunami Inundation Map for Emergency
Planning, Newport Beach Quadrangle," 1 :24,000 scale, dated June 1.
State of California Sea Level Rise Guidance 2018 Update, by Ocean Protection Council,
dated in March 2018.
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Attachment No. ZA 4
Seawall Conditions Report
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October 12, 2021
Chris Miller
PMA CONSULTING, INC.
CONSUL TING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
28161 Casitas Ct. PH. (714) 717-7542
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
e-mail: consulting@pma-bg.com
PMR Construction, Inc.
125 W Main Street
Tustin, CA 92780
BULKHEAD CONDITIONS REPORT
8 Bayshore Partnership L.P.; Applicant
2676 Bayshore Drive
City ofNewport Beach, County of Orange
PMA Job #40021
Dear Mr. Miller,
PMA Consulting, Inc. is pleased to provide this report in accordance with Section
21.30.15.E.3 of City ofNewpmi 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 21
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 Repmi on this project.
OBSERVATION
A cursmy observation of the existing seawall/bulkhead was conducted by a representative
of our office on Februaiy 11, 2021. Observed was 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 pre-cast jetted-in concrete panels of the seawall were found in generally good
condition, without noticeable evidence of distress. Some minor cracks were observed, which is a
typical condition for many of the seawalls of this vintage in the area. The cast-in-place concrete
coping though was found in a poor condition with significant cracks and spalled concrete areas.
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CONCLUSION
Based on our site observation, we conclude that the existing seawall is required to protect
the existing and future principal structure on the lot. To be able to do so, the seawall shall be
repaired/reinforced/raised as reflected on the enclosed Drawings SW-0 thru SW-3. Once the
seawall is reinforced in accordance with the enclosed drawings, 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 give us a
call.
Respectfully submitted,
Plamen Petrov, P.E.
Principal
Enclosures:
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LOCATED AT:
2676 BAYSHORE ORNE
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
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From:Jim Mosher
To:CDD
Subject:Comment on 12/16/2021 Zoning Administrator Item 15
Date:December 15, 2021 11:30:16 AM
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This item, "2676 Bay Shore Drive Seawall (PA2021-250) • Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2021-065," seeks approval of work on a seawall.
It seems important to note that a November 15, 2021, letter from California Coastal
Commission District Supervisor Zach Rehm, which can be found on page 62 of the
67-page PDF archive for Item 4 from the November 24, 2021, meeting, suggests the
City does not have the authority to approve alteration of bulkheads.
I would assume that applies to seawalls, as well.
Yours sincerely,
Jim Mosher
Zoning Administrator - December 16, 2021 Item No. 15a Additional Materials Received 2676 Bay Shore Drive Seawall CDP (PA2021-250)