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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: consulting@pma-bg.com
October 31, 2022
Lisa Miller
Shellmaker, Inc.
837 W 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
BULKHEAD CONDITIONS REPORT
Al & Daniel Cabraloff; Applicants
504 38th Street
City of Newport Beach, County of Orange
PMA Job #47822
Dear Mrs. Miller,
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 22
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
A cursory observation of the existing seawall/bulkhead was conducted by a representative
of our office on September 2, 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 existing cast-in-place concrete seawall was found in a very poor condition, absolutely
non-compliant with the current requirements by the city of Newport Beach and California Coastal
Commission in terms of strength, stability and height.
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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 replaced as
reflected on the enclosed Drawings SW-0 thru SW-2. Once the seawall is replaced 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:
Seawall Drawings SW-0 thru SW-2
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