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Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting for the
Snug Harbor Surf Park Project Environmental Impact Report
DATE: November 7, 2024
TO: Reviewing Agencies and Other Interested Parties
FROM: City of Newport Beach, Community Development Department, 100 Civic Center Drive, First Floor Bay B, Newport
Beach, California 92660
PROJECT TITLE/SUBJECT: Snug Harbor Surf Park Project / Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting (PA2024-0069)
PROJECT APPLICANT: Back Bay Barrels LLC
NOTICE OF PREPARATION REVIEW PERIOD: November 7, 2024 through December 6, 2024 (30 days)
SCOPING MEETING: November 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM
In its capacity as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Newport Beach (City)
will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (Project). In accordance with
CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15082, the City is providing this Notice of Preparation (NOP) to solicit
comments and suggestions from public agencies, organizations, and individuals regarding: (1) the scope and content of
the EIR and (2) the environmental issues and alternatives to be addressed in the EIR. This NOP also provides notice of
the scoping meeting where the City will receive public comments and suggestions regarding the scope and content of the
EIR.
PROJECT LOCATION:
The approximately 15.38-acre Project site is located at
3100 Irvine Avenue (APN 119-200-41), which is within the
northern portion of the City of Newport Beach, near the
State Route (SR) 73 Toll Road (SR 73) and SR 55. The
Project is located within a portion of the Newport Beach Golf
Course. The golf course is separated into three physically
distinct land areas and the Project site consists of the
central portion bounded by Irvine Avenue and Mesa Drive
that includes the driving range, putting green, pro-shop,
restaurant, parking lot, and golf course holes 1, 2, and 9.
The Project does not involve changes to the northern or
southern portions of the golf course.
The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is located approximately 0.3-
miles to the south of the Project site and John Wayne Airport is located
approximately 1,000 feet to the north.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (Project) would remove all existing improvements on the Project site including the
driving range, pro shop, restaurant and bar, and three holes of golf, and redevelop the site with a 7-acre surf lagoon that
would provide four distinct surf areas for both experienced and beginner surfers. The surf lagoons would be surrounded
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by viewing platforms, seating, three warming pools and a spa. The Project includes development of a three-story amenity
clubhouse building that would be approximately 50,340 net square feet and would contain a reception area, surf academy,
fitness facility, yoga center, administration offices, staff areas, locker rooms, retail store, restaurant, a coffee bar/snack
shack, and other incidental uses. The Project would also include a two-story approximately 9,432 net square foot athlete
accommodation building that would have 20 units. Each unit would contain a bed, bathroom, closet, and a patio space
facing the surf lagoon. The total Project development intensity would be approximately 59,772 net square feet.
To support the proposed amenities, the Project would include basement level surfboard storage, golf cart storage,
maintenance area, mechanical equipment storage, and freestanding restroom buildings that would total 18,138 square
feet for the clubhouse building and 1,624 square feet for the freestanding storage/restroom building next to the athlete
accommodation building, which are not counted towards the net development intensity (listed above) by the Parks and
Recreation (PR) General Plan land use designation. The Project would maintain the existing driveway along Irvine Avenue
and would construct an additional driveway along Mesa Drive. The Project would provide two parking areas to serve both
the Project and golf course; one located by the Irvine Avenue driveway that would contain 207 parking spots, and one
located toward Mesa Drive that would contain 176 parking spots. Solar canopies are planned on building tops and over
portions of both parking areas to produce renewable energy to power the wave machine and heat the pool during daylight
operations. The Project would also include various utility improvements and new landscaping. The existing off-site access
to the golf course holes identified as the front 6 and the back 9 would be maintained.
The proposed Project would require the following discretionary approvals from the City of Newport Beach:
• General Plan Amendment – The Project is consistent with the existing site General Plan Land Use designation of Parks and Recreation (PR) but requires a General Plan Amendment to increase the current development limit of
20,000 net square feet (per Anomaly Number 58) to 59,772 net square feet.
• Conditional Use Permit– A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required to identify the operational characteristics of the proposed Project. In addition, the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan requires a CUP to allow for the construction
of a building in excess of 18 feet in height.
• Modification Permit – A Modification Permit is required for the proposed Project because the proposed retaining
walls located near the intersection of Irvine Avenue and Mesa Drive would exceed 8 feet in height.
• Major Site Development Review – The Project requires major site development review to construct a building with
an area greater than 20,000 net square feet.
In addition to the discretionary actions described above, the Project would require coordination with the Federal Aviation
Administration and the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission due to the Project site proximity to the John Wayne
Airport.
NOTICE OF PREPARATION AVAILABILITY:
The City has decided that a full-scope EIR, inclusive of all environmental topics, is required for the Project. This NOP can
be accessed online at: http://www.newportbeachca.gov/ceqa. Paper copies of the NOP are available for review at the City
of Newport Beach Community Development Department during business hours at 100 Civic Center Drive, First Floor Bay
B, Newport Beach, California, 92660, and at the following locations:
Newport Beach Public Library Central Library 1000 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach, California 92660
Newport Beach Public Library
Balboa Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92660
Newport Beach Public Library Mariners Branch 1300 Irvine Avenue Newport Beach, California 92660 Newport Beach Public Library Corona del Mar Branch 410 Marigold Avenue Corona del Mar, California 92625
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SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS:
The City of Newport Beach requests your careful review and consideration of this notice, and it invites any and all input
and comments from interested agencies, persons, and organizations regarding the preparation of the EIR. Pursuant to
CEQA Section 21080.4, comments must be submitted in response to this notice no later than 30 days after receipt of the
NOP during the scoping period, which begins on November 7, 2024, and ends at the close of business on December 6,
2024. Please include the name, phone number, and address of a contact person in your response. If your agency or
organization will be a Responsible or Trustee Agency for this Project, please so indicate. All comments or other responses
to this notice should be submitted in writing or email to:
Joselyn Perez, Senior Planner
City of Newport Beach, Community Development Department
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
JPerez@newportbeachca.gov
949.644.3312
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING:
The City will conduct a public scoping meeting in conjunction with this NOP in order to present the Project and the EIR
process and to receive public comments and suggestions regarding the scope and content of the EIR. The public scoping
meeting will be held on November 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Community Room in the Newport Beach Civic Center at 100
Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS TO BE EVALUATED IN THE EIR:
The City of Newport Beach has determined that all the standard environmental topics will be included and analyzed in the
EIR for the Project.
• Aesthetics • Land Use and Planning
• Agriculture and Forest • Mineral Resources
• Air Quality • Noise
• Biological Resources • Population and Housing
• Cultural Resources • Public Services
• Energy • Recreation
• Geology and Soils • Transportation
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Tribal Cultural Resources
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Utilities and Service Systems
• Hydrology and Water Quality • Wildfire
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE AND NEXT STEPS:
The City anticipates that the Draft EIR will be available for public review in the Spring of 2025. When the Draft EIR is
circulated, a minimum of a 45-day public review period will be provided, after which responses to comments received on
the Draft EIR will be prepared. The Newport Beach Planning Commission will then hold a public hearing to determine
whether to recommend the project to the City Council for approval. The Newport Beach City Council will then hold a public
hearing to determine whether to approve the project and certify the Final EIR. Public hearings are anticipated to be during
the Summer of 2025.
City of Newport Beach
Date: November 7, 2024
Site Plan
State of California – Natural Resources Agency GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE CHARLTON H. BONHAM, Director
South Coast Region
3883 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
wildlife.ca.gov
Conserving California’s Wildlife Since 1870
November 15, 2024
Joselyn Perez
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
jperez@newportbeachca.gov
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE SNUG HARBOR SURF PARK PROJECT, SCH NO.
2024110238, ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Dear Joselyn Perez:
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reviewed the Notice of
Preparation (NOP) from the City of Newport Beach (City) for the Snug Harbor Surf
Project (Project) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
CEQA Guidelines1.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations regarding
those activities involved in the Project that may affect California fish and wildlife.
Likewise, CDFW appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding those
aspects of the Project that CDFW, by law, may be required to carry out or approve
through the exercise of its own regulatory authority under the Fish and Game Code.
CDFW ROLE
CDFW is California’s Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources and holds those
resources in trust by statute for all the people of the State (Fish & G. Code, §§ 711.7,
subd. (a) & 1802; Pub. Resources Code, § 21070; CEQA Guidelines § 15386, subd.
(a)). CDFW, in its trustee capacity, has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection,
and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary for biologically
sustainable populations of those species (Fish & G. Code, § 1802). Similarly, for
purposes of CEQA, CDFW is charged by law to provide, as available, biological
expertise during public agency environmental review efforts, focusing specifically on
projects and related activities that have the potential to adversely affect fish and wildlife
resources.
1 CEQA is codified in the California Public Resources Code in section 21000 et seq. The “CEQA
Guidelines” are found in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, commencing with section 15000.
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CDFW may also act as a Responsible Agency under CEQA. (Pub. Resources Code, §
21069; CEQA Guidelines, § 15381). CDFW expects that it may need to exercise
regulatory authority as provided by the Fish and Game Code. As proposed, for
example, the Project may be subject to CDFW’s lake and streambed alteration
regulatory authority (Fish & G. Code, § 1600 et seq.). Likewise, to the extent
implementation of the Project as proposed may result in “take” as defined by State law2
of any species protected under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) (Fish &
G. Code, § 2050 et seq.) or the Native Plant Protection Act (NPPA; Fish & G. Code,
§1900 et seq.), the Project proponent may seek related take authorization as provided
by the Fish and Game Code.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Proponent: Back Bay Barrels LLC
Objective: The objective of the Project is to remove the existing structures and facilities
on the 15.38-acre Project area, such as a driving range, restaurant, and a portion of the
golf course. The Project proposes redeveloping the Project area with a seven-acre surf
lagoon, an amenity clubhouse building, an athlete accommodation building, an
additional driveway, and two parking areas. Project activities also include utility
improvements and landscaping.
Location: The Project is located at 3100 Irvine Avenue (APN 119-200-41), within a
portion of the Newport Beach Golf Course, in the City of Newport Beach. It lies south of
State Route (SR) 55 and west of SR Toll Road 73. The Project is bounded by Irvine
Avenue and Mesa Drive. Additionally, John Wayne Airport is approximately 1,000 feet
to the north.
Biological Setting: The Project area is surrounded by residential and commercial
development as well as golf courses. Also, a concrete drainage channel is located
directly adjacent to the Project area, separated by fencing outside of the Project area.
The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is located approximately 0.3 miles south of
the Project area which includes recordings of special status floral species, such as
estuary seablite (Suaeda esteroa; California Plant Rank (CRPR) 1B.1) and southern
tarplant (Centromadia parryi ssp. australis; CRPR 1B.1). Special status fauna species
include but are not limited to coastal cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus
sandiegensis; Special Species of concern (SSC)) and coastal California gnatcatcher
(Polioptila californica californica; Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed threatened,
SSC).
2 “Take” is defined in Section 86 of the Fish and Game Code as “hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill, or
attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill.”
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COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CDFW offers the comments and recommendations below to assist the City in
adequately identifying and/or mitigating the Project’s significant, or potentially
significant, direct and indirect impacts on fish and wildlife (biological) resources.
General Comments
1) Disclosure. The DEIR should provide an adequate, complete, and detailed
disclosure about the effects which a proposed project is likely to have on the
environment (Pub. Resources Code, § 20161; CEQA Guidelines, § 15151). Such
disclosure is necessary so CDFW may provide comments on the adequacy of
proposed avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measures, as well as assess the
significance of the specific impact relative to plant and wildlife species impacted
(e.g., current range, distribution, population trends, and connectivity).
2) Project Description and Alternatives. To enable adequate review and comment on
the proposed Project from the standpoint of the protection of fish, wildlife, and
plants, CDFW recommends the following information be included in the DEIR.
a. A complete discussion of the purpose and need for, and description of the
proposed Project.
b. A range of feasible alternatives to the Project location to avoid or otherwise
minimize direct and indirect impacts on sensitive biological resources and
wildlife movement areas. CDFW recommends the City select Project designs
and alternatives that would avoid or otherwise minimize direct and indirect
impacts on biological resources. CDFW also recommends the City consider
establishing appropriate setbacks from sensitive and special status biological
resources. Setbacks should not be impacted by ground disturbance or
hydrological changes from any future Project-related construction, activities,
maintenance, and development. As a general rule, CDFW recommends
reducing or clustering a development footprint to retain unobstructed spaces for
vegetation and wildlife and provide connections for wildlife between properties
and minimize obstacles to open space.
c. Project alternatives should be thoroughly evaluated, even if an alternative would
impede, to some degree, the attainment of the Project objectives or would be
more costly (CEQA Guidelines, § 15126.6). The DEIR shall include sufficient
information about each alternative to allow meaningful evaluation, public
participation, analysis, and comparison with the proposed Project (CEQA
Guidelines, § 15126.6).
d. Where the Project may impact aquatic and riparian resources, CDFW
recommends the City select Project designs and alternatives that would fully
avoid impacts to such resources. CDFW also recommends an alternative that
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would not impede, alter, or otherwise modify existin g surface flow, watercourse
and meander, and water-dependent ecosystems and natural communities.
Project designs should consider elevated crossings to avoid channelizing or
narrowing of watercourses. Any modifications to a river, creek, or stream may
cause or magnify upstream bank erosion, channel incision, and drop in water
level, which may cause the watercourse to alter its course of flow.
3) Biological Baseline Assessment. An adequate biological resources assessment
should provide a complete assessment and impact analysis of the flora and fauna
within and adjacent to the Project site and where the Project may result in ground
disturbance. The assessment and analysis should place emphasis on identifying
endangered, threatened, rare, and sensitive species; regionally and locally unique
species; and sensitive habitats. An impact analysis will aid in determining the
Project’s potential direct, indirect, and cumulative biological impacts, as well as
specific mitigation or avoidance measures necessary to offset those impacts.
CDFW also considers impacts to Species of Special Concern (SSC) a significant
direct and cumulative adverse effect without implementing appropriate avoidance
and/or mitigation measures. The DEIR should include the following information.
a. Information on the regional setting that is critical to an assessment of
environmental impacts, with special emphasis on resources that are rare or
unique to the region (CEQA Guidelines, § 15125(c)). The DEIR should include
measures to fully avoid and otherwise protect Sensitive Natural Communities.
CDFW considers Sensitive Natural Communities as threatened habitats having
both regional and local significance. Natural communities, alliances, and
associations with a State-wide rarity ranking of S1, S2, and S3 should be
considered sensitive and declining at the local and regional level. These ranks
can be obtained by visiting the Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program -
Natural Communities webpage3.
b. A thorough, recent, floristic-based assessment of special status plants and
natural communities following CDFW's Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating
Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural
Communities4. Botanical field surveys should be comprehensive over the entire
Project site, including areas that will be directly or indirectly impacted by the
Project. Adjoining properties should also be surveyed where direct or indirect
Project effects could occur, such as those from fuel modification, herbicide
application, invasive species, and altered hydrology. Botanical field surveys
should be conducted in the field at the times of year whe n plants will be both
evident and identifiable. Usually, this is during flowering or fruiting. Botanical field
survey visits should be spaced throughout the growing season to accurately
determine what plants exist in the Project site. This usually involves multiple
3 https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities
4 https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=18959&inline
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visits to the Project site (e.g., in early, mid, and late season) to capture the
floristic diversity at a level necessary to determine if special status plants are
present.
c. Floristic alliance- and/or association-based mapping and vegetation impact
assessments conducted in the Project site and within adjacent areas. The
Manual of California Vegetation5, second edition, (Sawyer, Keeler-Wolf, & Evens,
2009) should also be used to inform this mapping and assessment. Adjoining
habitat areas should be included in this assessment where the Project’s
construction and activities could lead to direct or indirect impacts offsite.
d. A complete and recent assessment of the biological resources associated with
each habitat type in the Project site and within adjacent areas. A full literature
review includes but is not limited to CDFW ’s California Natural Diversity
Database6 (CNDDB). The CNDDB should be accessed to obtain current
information on any previously reported sensitive species and habitat. An
assessment should include a minimum nine-quadrangle search of the CNDDB to
determine a list of species potentially present in the Project site. A nine -
quadrangle search should be provided in the Project’s CEQA document for
adequate disclosure of the Project’s potential impact on biological resources.
e. A complete, recent, assessment of endangered, rare, or threatened species and
other sensitive species within the Project site and adjacent areas, including SSC
and California Fully Protected Species (Fish & G. Code, §§ 3511, 4700, 5050,
and 5515). Species to be addressed should include all those which meet the
CEQA definition of endangered, rare, or threatened species (CEQA Guidelines, §
15380). Seasonal variations in use of the Project site should also be addressed
such as wintering, roosting, nesting, and foraging habitat. Focused species -
specific surveys, conducted at the appropriate time of year and time of day when
the sensitive species are active or otherwise identifiable, may be required if
suitable habitat is present. See CDFW ’s Survey and Monitoring Protocols and
Guidelines7 for established survey protocol. Acceptable species-specific survey
procedures may be developed in consultation with CDFW and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
f. A recent wildlife and rare plant survey. A lack of records in the CNDDB does not
mean that rare, threatened, or endangered plants and wildlife do not occur. Field
verification for the presence or absence of sensitive species is necessary to
provide a complete biological assessment for adequate CEQA review (CEQA
Guidelines, § 15003(i)). CDFW generally considers biological field assessments
for wildlife to be valid for a one-year period, and assessments for rare plants may
be considered valid for a period of up to three years. Some aspects of the
5 https://vegetation.cnps.org/
6 https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB
7 https://wildlife.ca.gov/conservation/survey-protocols
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proposed Project may warrant periodic updated surveys for certain sensitive
taxa, particularly if Project implementation build out could occur over a protracted
time frame or in phases.
4) Direct and Indirect Impacts on Biological Resources. The DEIR should provide a
thorough discussion of direct and indirect impacts expected to affect biological
resources with specific measures to offset such impacts. The DEIR should address
the following.
a. A discussion of potential impacts from lighting, noise, temporary and permanent
human activity, and exotic species, and identification of any mitigation
measures. A discussion regarding Project-related indirect impacts on biological
resources. These include resources in nearby public lands, open space,
adjacent natural habitats, riparian ecosystems, and any designated and/or
proposed or existing reserve lands (e.g., preserve lands associated with a
Natural Community Conservation Plan (Fish & G. Code, § 2800 et. seq.)).
b. A discussion of both the short-term and long-term effects of the Project on
species population distribution and concentration, as well as alterations of the
ecosystem supporting those species impacted (CEQA Guidelines, §
15126.2(a)).
c. Impacts on, and maintenance of, wildlife corridor/movement areas, including
access to undisturbed habitats in areas adjacent to the Project, should be fully
analyzed and discussed in the DEIR.
d. A discussion of post-Project fate of drainage patterns, surface flows, and soil
erosion and/or sedimentation in streams and water bodies. The discussion
should also address the potential water extraction activities and the potential
resulting impacts on habitat supported by the groundwater. Measures to mitigate
such impacts should be included.
e. An analysis of impacts from proposed changes to land use designations and
zoning, and existing land use designation and zoning located nearby or adjacent
to natural areas that may inadvertently contribute to wildlife-human interactions.
A discussion of possible conflicts and mitigation measures to reduce these
conflicts should be included in the DEIR.
5) Cumulative Impact. Cumulative impacts on biological resources can result from
collectively significant projects which are individually insignificant. The Project,
when considered collectively with prior, concurrent, and probable future projects,
may have a significant cumulative effect on biological resources. The Project may
have the potential to substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of
endangered, rare, or threatened species. Species that may be impacted by the
Project include, but are not limited to, the biological resources described in this
letter.
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Accordingly, CDFW recommends the DEIR evaluate the Project’s potential
cumulative impacts on biological resources. The Project may have a “significant
effect on the environment” if the possible effects of the Project are individually
limited but cumulatively considerable. “Cumulatively considerable” means that the
incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects (Pub. Resources Code, § 21083(b)). The
City’s conclusions regarding the significance of the Project’s cumulative impact
should be justified and supported by evidence to make those conclusions.
Specifically, if the City concludes that the Project would not result in cumulative
impacts on biological resources, the City, “shall identify facts and analysis
supporting the Lead Agency’s conclusion that the cumulative impact is less than
significant” (CEQA Guidelines section § 15130(a)(2)).
6) Nesting Birds. To avoid impacts to nesting birds, CDFW recommends that clearing
of vegetation occur outside of the peak avian breeding season, which general runs
from February 1 through September 1 (as early as January 1 for some raptors). If
Project construction is necessary during the bird breeding season, a qualified
biologist with experience in conducting breeding bird surveys should conduct a
nesting bird survey within three days prior to work in the area. If an active nest is
identified, a buffer shall be established between the construction activities and the
nest so that nesting activities are not interrupted. For the given Project site, CDFW
generally recommends a 100-foot buffer from common avian species, 300 feet for
listed or highly sensitive, and 500 feet for raptors. The buffer should be delineated
by temporary fencing and remain in effect as long as construction is occurring. No
Project construction shall occur within the fenced nest zone until the young have
fledged, are no longer being fed by the parents, have left the nest, and will no
longer be impacted by the Project. Reductions in the nest buffer distance may be
appropriate depending on the avian species involved, ambient levels of human
activity, screening vegetation, or possibly other factors.
7) Mitigation Measures. Public agencies have a duty under CEQA to prevent
significant, avoidable damage to the environment by requiring changes in a project
through the use of feasible alternatives or mitigation measures (CEQA Guidelines,
§§ 15002(a)(3), 15021). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15126.4, an
environmental document shall describe feasible measures which could mitigate
impacts below a significant level under CEQA. Mitigation measures must be
feasible, effective, implementable, and fully enforceable/imposed by the lead
agency through permit conditions, agreements, or other legally binding instruments
(Pub. Resources Code, § 21081.6(b); CEQA Guidelines, § 15126.4).
a. The DEIR should provide mitigation measures that are specific and detailed (i.e.,
responsible party, timing, specific actions, location) in order for a mitigation
measure to be fully enforceable and implemented successfully via a mitigation
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monitoring and/or reporting program (Pub. Resources Code, § 21081.6; CEQA
Guidelines, § 15097).
b. If a proposed mitigation measure would cause one or more significant effect s, in
addition to impacts caused by the proposed Project, the DEIR should include a
discussion of the effects of proposed mitigation measures (CEQA Guidelines,
§ 15126.4(a)(1)). In that regard, the DEIR should provide an adequate, complete,
and detailed disclosure about the Project’s proposed mitigation measure(s).
Adequate disclosure is necessary so CDFW may assess the potential impacts of
proposed mitigation measures.
8) Compensatory Mitigation. The DEIR should include compensatory mitigation
measures for the Project’s significant impacts (direct and/or through habitat
modification) to sensitive and special status plants, animals, and habitats. Mitigation
measures should emphasize avoidance and minimization of Project-related
impacts. For unavoidable impacts, on-site habitat restoration or enhancement
should be discussed in detail. If on-site mitigation is not feasible or would not be
biologically viable and therefore inadequate to mitigate the loss of biological
functions and values, off-site mitigation through habitat creation and/or acquisition
and preservation in perpetuity should be addressed. Areas proposed as mitigation
lands should be protected in perpetuity with a conservation easement and financial
assurance and dedicated to a qualified entity for lon g-term management and
monitoring.
9) Long-term Management of Mitigation Lands. For proposed mitigation lands, the
DEIR should include measures to protect the targeted habitat values in perpetuity.
The mitigation should offset Project-induced qualitative and quantitative losses of
biological resources. Issues that should be addressed include (but are not limited
to) restrictions on access, proposed land dedications, monitoring and management
programs, control of illegal dumping, water pollution, and increased human
intrusion. An appropriate endowment should be set aside to provide for long -term
management of mitigation lands.
10) CESA. CDFW considers adverse impacts to a species protected by CESA to be
significant. Take of any endangered, threatened, candidate species, or NPPA-listed
plant species that results from the Project is prohibited, except as authorized by
state law (Fish & G. Code §§ 2080, 2085; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §786.9).
Consequently, if the Project or any Project-related activity will result in take of a
species designated as endangered or threatened, or a candidate for listing under
CESA, CDFW recommends that the Project proponent seek appropriate take
authorization under CESA prior to implementing the Project. Appropriate
authorization from CDFW may include an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) or a
consistency determination in certain circumstances, among other options (Fish & G.
Code, §§ 2080.1, 2081, subds. (b) and (c)). Early consultation is encouraged, as
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significant modification to a Project and mitigation measures may be required to
obtain a CESA Permit.
To ensure CDFW will be able to use the City CEQA document for the issuance of
an ITP, the DEIR should address all Project impacts to CESA-listed species and
specify a mitigation, monitoring, and reporting program that will meet the
requirements of an ITP.
11) Translocation/Salvage of Plants and Animal Species. Translocation and
transplantation is the process of removing plants and wildlife from one location and
permanently moving it to a new location. CDFW generally does not support the use
of translocation or transplantation as the primary mitigation strategy for unavoidable
impacts to endangered, rare, or threatened plants and animals. These efforts are
experimental, and the outcome is unreliable. CDFW has found that permanent
preservation and management of habitat capable of supporting these species is
often a more effective long-term strategy for conserving plants and animals and
their habitats.
12) Scientific Collecting Permit. A Scientific Collecting Permit would be necessary if
there is a plan to capture and relocate wildlife. Pursuant to the California Code of
Regulations, title 14, section 650, qualified biologist(s) must obtain appropriate
handling permits to capture, temporarily possess, and relocated wildlife to avoid
harm or mortality in connection with Project-related activities. CDFW has the
authority to issue permits for the take or possession of wildlife, including mammals;
birds, nests, and eggs; reptiles, amphibians, fish, plants; and invertebrates (Fish &
G. Code, §§ 1002, 1002.5, 1003). A Scientific Collecting Permit is required to
monitor project impacts on wildlife resources, as required by environmental
documents, permits, or other legal authorizations; a nd, to capture, temporarily
possess, and relocate wildlife to avoid harm or mortality in connection with
otherwise lawful activities (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 650). For more information,
please see CDFW ’s Scientific Collecting Permit webpage8.
13) Lake and Streambed Alteration. CDFW has regulatory authority over activities in
streams that will divert or obstruct the natural flow, or change the bed, channel, or
bank (which may include associated riparian resources) of any river, stream, or lake
or use material from a river, stream, or lake. For any such activities, the Project
applicant (or “entity”) must provide written notification to CDFW pursuant to section
1600 et seq. of the Fish and Game Code. Based on this notification and other
information, CDFW determines whether a Lake and Streambed Alteration
Agreement (LSAA) with the applicant is required prior to conducting the proposed
activities. CDFW ’s issuance of a LSAA for a project that is subject to CEQA will
require CEQA compliance actions by CDFW as a Responsible Agency. CDFW
8 https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Scientific-Collecting
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recommends that the City assess whether notification is appropriate. A Notification
package for a LSAA may be obtained by accessing CDFW ’s Lake and Streambed
Alteration Program website9.
14) Wetland Resources. CDFW, as described in Fish and Game Code section 703(a),
is guided by the Fish and Game Commission’s (Commission) policies10. Through its
Wetlands Resources policy, the Commission “…seek[s] to provide for the
protection, preservation, restoration, enhancement, and expa nsion of wetland
habitat in California” (California Fish and Game Commission, 2005). It is the policy
of the Commission to strongly discourage development in or conversion of
wetlands. It opposes, consistent with its legal authority, any development or
conversion that would result in a reduction of wetland acreage or wetland habitat
values. To that end, the Commission opposes wetland development proposals
unless, at a minimum, project mitigation assures there will be ‘no net loss’ of either
wetland habitat values or acreage. The Commission strongly prefers mitigation
which would achieve expansion of wetland acreage and enhancement of wetland
habitat values.”
a. The Wetlands Resources policy provides a framework for maintaining wetland
resources and establishes mitigation guidance. CDFW encourages avoidance of
wetland resources as a primary mitigation measure and discourages the
development or type conversion of wetlands to uplands. CDFW encourages
activities that would avoid the reduction of wetland acreage, function, or habitat
values. Once avoidance and minimization measures have been exhausted, a
project should include mitigation measures to assure a “no net loss” of either
wetland habitat values, or acreage, for unavoidable impacts to wetland
resources. Conversions include, but are not limited to, conversion to subsurface
drains, placement of fill or building of structures within the wetland, and
channelization or removal of materials from the streambed. All wetlands and
watercourses, whether ephemeral, intermittent, or perennial, should be retained
and provided with substantial setbacks, which preserve the riparian and aquatic
values and functions benefiting local and transient wildlife populations. CDFW
recommends mitigation measures to compensate for unavoidable impacts be
included in the DEIR and these measures should compensate for the loss of
function and value.
b. The Fish and Game Commission’s Water policy guides CDFW on the quantity
and quality of the waters of this State that should be apportioned and maintained
respectively so as to produce and sustain maximum numbers of fish and wildlife;
to provide maximum protection and enhancement of fish and wildlife and their
habitat; encourage and support programs to maintain or restore a high quality of
the waters of this State; prevent the degradation thereof caused by pollution and
9 http://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/LSA
10 https://fgc.ca.gov/About/Policies/Miscellaneous
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contamination; and, endeavor to keep as much water as possible open and
accessible to the public for the use and enjoyment of fish and wildlife. CDFW
recommends avoidance of water practices and structures that use excessive
amounts of water, and minimization of impacts that negatively affect water
quality, to the extent feasible (Fish & G. Code, § 5650).
15) Use of Native Plants and Trees. CDFW recommends the City require the Project
Applicant to provide a native plant palette for the Project. The Project’s landscaping
plan should be disclosed and evaluated in the DEIR for potential impacts on
biological resources such as natural communities adjacent to the Project site (e.g.,
introducing non-native, invasive species). CDFW supports the use of native plants
for the Project especially considering the Project’s location adjacent to protected
open space and natural areas. CDFW strongly recommends avoiding non -native,
invasive species for landscaping and restoration, particularly any species listed as
‘Moderate’ or ‘High’ by the California Invasive Plant Council11 CDFW supports the
use of native species found in naturally occurring plant communities within or
adjacent to the Project site. In addition, CDFW supports planting species of trees,
such as oaks (Quercus genus), and understory vegetation (e.g., ground cover,
subshrubs, and shrubs) that create habitat and provide a food source for birds.
CDFW recommends retaining any standing, dead, or dying tree (snags) where
possible because snags provide perching and nesting habitat for birds and raptors.
Finally, CDFW supports planting species of vegetation with high insect and
pollinator value.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
CEQA requires that information developed in environmental impact reports and
negative declarations be incorporated into a database which may be used to make
subsequent or supplemental environmental determinations. (Pub. Resources Code, §
21003, subd. (e).) Accordingly, please report any special status species and natural
communities detected during Project surveys to the California Natural Diversity
Database (CNDDB). The CNDDB website12 provides direction regarding the types of
information that should be reported and allows on -line submittal of field survey forms.
In addition, information on special status native plant populations and sensitive natural
communities, should be submitted to CDFW ’s Vegetation Classification and Mapping
Program using the Combined Rapid Assessment and Relevé Form13.
The City should ensure data collected for the preparation of t he DEIR is properly
submitted.
11 https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/inventory/
12 https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB
13 https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/VegCAMP/Natural-Communities/Submit
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FILING FEES
The Project, as proposed, would have an impact on fish and/or wildlife, and assessment
of filing fees is necessary. Fees are payable upon filing of the Notice of Determination
by the Lead Agency and serve to help defray the cost of environmental review by
CDFW. Payment of the fee is required in order for the underlying project approval to be
operative, vested, and final. (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 753.5; Fish & G. Code, § 711.4;
Pub. Resources Code, § 21089.)
CONCLUSION
CDFW appreciates the opportunity to comment on the NOP to assist the City in
identifying and mitigating Project impacts on biological resources.
Questions regarding this letter or further coordination should be directed to Joleena
De La Fe14, Environmental Scientist.
Sincerely,
Victoria Tang
Environmental Program Manager
South Coast Region
ATTACHMENTS
ec: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Victoria Tang, Environmental Program Manager
Jennifer Turner, Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisor)
Joleena De La Fe, Environmental Scientist
Office of Planning and Research
State.Clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov
14 Phone: (858) 354-3527; Email: Joleena.delafe@wildlife.ca.gov
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REFERENCES
California Department of Fish and Game. (2011). CNDDB Data Use Guidelines.
Retrieved from
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=27285&inline
California Department of Fish and Wildlife. (2021). Protocols for Surveying and
Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive
Natural Communities.
https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=18959&inline.
California Fish and Game Commission. (2005). Miscellaneous Policies. Retrieved from
https://fgc.ca.gov/About/Policies/Miscellaneous
Sawyer, J. O., Keeler-Wolf, T., & Evens, J. M. (2009). A Manual of California Vegetation
(Second ed.). Sacramento, CA: California Native Plant Society. Retrieved from
https://vegetation.cnps.org/
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
SOUTH COAST DISTRICT OFFICE
301 E. OCEAN BLVD., SUITE 300
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90802-4830
PH (562) 590-5071
WWW.COASTAL.CA.GOV
December 4, 2024
City of Newport Beach
Attention: Joselyn Perez
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Re: NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE SNUG HARBOR SURF PARK PROJECT, SCH NO.
2024110238, ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Dear Ms. Perez,
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft
Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Snug Harbor Surf Park Project. According
to the Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the proposed
project involves removal of all existing improvements on the project site (Newport Beach
Golf Course) including a driving range, pro shop, restaurant and bar, and three holes of
golf and redevelopment of the site with a 7-acre surf lagoon that will provide four distinct
area for both experienced and beginner surfers.
The proposed project is located adjacent to the boundary line of the Coastal Zone within
the City of Newport Beach. The City should seek a boundary determination from the
Coastal Commission to determine if any portion of the project site is located within the
Coastal Zone. If it is located within the Coastal Zone, then a Coastal Development
Permit from the City of Newport Beach is needed as the site is located within the City’s
permit jurisdiction. The following resources should be considered during the Coastal
Development Permit review process: Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Tribal
Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards, and Water Quality.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the NOP DEIR for the Snug Harbor Surf
Park Project. Commission staff request notification of any future activity associated with
this project or related projects. Please note, the comments provided herein are
preliminary in nature. Additional and more specific comments may be appropriate as
the project develops into final form and when an application is submitted for a coastal
development permit. Please feel free to contact me at fernie.sy@coastal.ca.gov or 562-
590-5071 with any questions.
Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
Snug Harbor Surf Park Project
Page 2 of 2
Sincerely,
Fernie Sy
Coastal Program Analyst II
Cc: State Clearinghouse
DISTRICT 12
1750 East 4 th Street, Suite 100 | SANTA ANA, CA 92705
(657) 328-6000 | FAX (657) 328-6522 TTY 711
https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-12
December 6, 2024
Ms. Joselyn Perez File: LDR/CEQA
Senior Planner SCH: 2024110238
City of Newport Beach 12-ORA-2024-02680
100 Civic Center Drive SR 55, PM: R4.034
Newport Beach, CA. 92660 SR 73, PM: R25.596
Dear Ms. Perez,
Thank you for including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the
review of the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an EIR for the Snug Harbor Surf Park
Project. The Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (Project) would redevelop the site with a 7-
acre surf lagoon that would provide four distinct surf areas for both experienced and
beginner surfers. The surf lagoons would be surrounded by viewing platforms, seating,
three warming pools and a spa. The Project includes development of a three-story
amenity clubhouse building that would be approximately 50,340 net square feet and
would contain a reception area, surf academy, fitness facility, yoga center,
administration offices, staff areas, locker rooms, retail store, restaurant, a coffee
bar/snack shack, and other incidental uses. The Project would also include a two-story
approximately 9,432 net square foot athlete accommodation building that would
have 20 units. Each unit would contain a bed, bathroom, closet, and a patio space
facing the surf lagoon. The total Project development intensity would be
approximately 59,772 net square feet.
The approximately 15.38-acre Project site is located at 3100 Irvine Avenue (APN 119-
200-41), which is within the northern portion of the City of Newport Beach, near the
State Route (SR) 73 Toll Road (SR 73) and SR 55. The Project is located within a portion
of the Newport Beach Golf Course.
State Route 55 and State Route 73 are both owned and operated by Caltrans.
Therefore, Caltrans is a responsible agency on this project, and has the following
comments:
CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM , GOVERNOR
California Department of Transportation ,_,.
lb/trans ·
1 . Caltrans encourages the design of Complete Streets that include high-quality
pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities that are safe and comfortable for users
of all ages and abilities. Improvements may include providing secure bicycle
"Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment"
City of Newport Beach
December 6, 2024
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parking, pedestrian-oriented LED lighting, and comfortable connections to
nearby active transportation and/or transit facilities.
2. The proposed project is located by Class II bike lanes on Mesa Drive and Irvine
Avenue, and a short distance from the Class I Bayview Trail. With these features
in mind, Caltrans recommends the inclusion of secure and functional short-term
bike parking. Short-term bike parking at public locations should be placed in
visible areas that are close to main destinations and should be installed at least
24" away from walls and other objects (e.g. trash cans, plants, etc.). With the
increasing popularity of electric bikes and cargo/utility bikes, bike parking should
also be designed to accommodate different styles, sizes, and weights of bikes
(e.g. cargo bike, bike with trailer, adult tricycle, etc.).
o For additional guidance on bicycle parking best practices, see the
"Essentials of Bike Parking" guidance created by the Association of
Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (link to online PDF:
https://www.apbp.org/Publications).
3. Consider upgrading crosswalks at the intersections of the project limits from
perpendicular crossings to other styles, such as ladder style or diagonal ladder
style crosswalks, to create a high visibility crossing.
4. The project location is directly adjacent to the coastal zone boundary line. The
NOP does not check off the coastal zone box under the section titled "project
issues discussed in document". Considering the closeness to the coastal zone
boundary line, please include a discussion regarding the coastal zone element
in the EIR.
5. Please submit a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) for review. Ensure that the TIS is
prepared in accordance with Caltrans guidelines. Please see the link below:
https://dot .ca .gov/-/ media/dot-media/programs/transportation-
planning/documents/sb-7 43/2020-05-20-approved-vmt-focused-tisg-a 11 y.pdf
6. Please provide a Level of Service Assessment and a Vehicle Miles Traveled
Analysis at major intersections, road segments and ramps that could impact SR
73 &SR 55.
7. Please submit a Traffic Management Plan for any anticipated impact to State
Highway facilities during project construction.
"Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment"
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December 6, 2024
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and reliable transportation network that serves all
people and respects the environment. Please continue to coordinate with Caltrans for
any future developments that could potentially impact State transportation facilities. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Lugaro at
Julie.lugaro@dot.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
for
Scott Shelley
Branch Chief,
LDR-Climate Change-Transit Planning
Caltrans, District 12
8. Any work performed within Caltrans right-of-way (R/W) will require discretionary
review and approval by Caltrans and an encroachment permit will be required
for any work within the Caltrans R/W prior to construction. Prior to submitting to
Caltrans Permit's branch, applicant should fill out Applicant's Checklist to
Determine Applicable Review Process (QMAP List) Form TR-0416 to determine if
project oversight/coordination with Caltrans Project Manager is
needed. Applicant must submit a signed Standard Encroachment Permit
application form TR-0100 along with a deposit payable to Caltrans. Deposit
amount will be dependent on when the application is submitted. Public
corporations are legally exempt from encroachment permit fees. However,
contractors working for public corporations are not exempt from fees. Please
note that all utility work should be disclosed prior to permit submittal, and utility
companies are to apply for separate permits for their corresponding work.
Caltrans' mission is to provide a safe
"Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment"
A I RPORT LAND USE COMMISSI ON
FOR ORANGE C OUNTY
3160 Airway Avenue • Costa Mesa, California 92626 • 949 .252 .5170 fa x: 949 .252.6012
December 6, 2024
Joselyn Perez, Senior Planner
Community Development Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 9266 0
Delivered via email: jpere z@newportbeachca .gov
Subject: City of Newport Be ach NOP of an EIR for Snug Harbor Surf Park at
3100 Irvine Av enue
Dear Ms . Perez :
Thank you for the opp ortunity t o provide comments on the Notice of Preparation (NOP)
of an Environmental Im pact Repo rt (EIR) for the proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park
("Project") at 3100 Irv ine Avenue. Th ese comm e nts are provided in the context of the
A irport Land Use Commi ssion's Airport Environs Land Use Plan for John Wayne Airport
(AELUP for JWA).
• The proposed 15.38-acre project s ite is located w it hin the central portion of the Newport
Beach Golf Course bound by Irvine Avenue and Mesa Drive, approximately 3,900 feet
from the end of the runway (2L). T he Project would remove the existing improvements
including the driving range, three holes of golf, pro shop, and restaurant/bar, and would
redevelop the site with a 7-acres of su rf lagoons with viewing platforms , warming pools,
and spa, as well as a 50,340 square foot, three-story clubhouse building. The clubhouse
would include a recept ion are a, surf academy, fitne ss facilities, administrative offices,
retail store, restaurant, and other inc iden ta l us es . The Project would also include a two-
story 9,400 square foot "athlete accommodation building" consisting of 20 lodging units.
The Project falls within the Airport Planning Area/Notification for JWA and raises
potentially significant land use compatibility concerns as defined in the AELUP for JWA.
The Project is located within the 65 dB CNEL contour for JWA. The EIR should address
the noise impacts of airport operations on the occupants of the proposed lodging units
(i.e., sound attenuation to meet interior noise standards). In addition, noise impacts on
the exterior recreational uses should be addressed.
ALUC Comments 12.6 .2024
NOP of EIR for Snu g Harbor Su rf Park
Page2
The Project is within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notification Area as well
as the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77, Obstruction Imaginary Surfaces for
JWA. The EIR should address the height restrictions relative to both the notification
area and imaginary surfaces . ALUC staff recommends that policies be established
ensuring that the maximum allowable building heights for projects located within the
JWA Planning Area do not penetrate the FAA Part 77 Obstruction Surfaces for JWA.
Further, the Project site is located within the primary approach surface for JWA. The
EIR should emphasize that future patrons and occupants and would be exposed to
significant commercial overflight with a high number of aircraft as low as 1 ,000 feet
Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL).
The EIR should also discuss safety concerns related to the Project's location within
Safety Zones 2, 4, and 6 for JWA. According to the 2011 California Airport Land Use
Planning Handbook , Safety Zone 2 is the Inner Approach/Departure Zone where all
residential uses, multi-story, high density/intensity uses, and most eating establishments
should be avoided. Safety Zone 4 is the Outer Approach/Departure Zone in which
"assemblages of people " should be restricted . Safety Zone 6 is the Traffic Pattern Zone
where non -residential densities should be limited to 200-300 people per gross acre (p.
4-25 of the Handbook).
The NOP indicates that the Project is consistent with the existing General Plan Land
Use designation of Parks and Recreation (PR) but would require a General Plan
Amendment to increase the current development limit of 20 ,000 square feet to 59,772
square feet. Due to the need for a General Plan Amendment, the Project is required to
be submitted to the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) for review after a Planning
Commission Public Hearing and prior to City Council adoption. Please contact our office
at (949) 252-5170 or at alucinfo@ocair .com if you would like more information.
Sincerely ,
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Julie Fitch
Executive Officer
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Linda Giedt
Subject:RE: Surf Farm/Snug Harbor project
Date:November 12, 2024 4:48:00 PM
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Hi Linda,
Thanks for reaching out regarding the architectural plans for Snug Harbor (PA2024-0069).
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65103.5 and SB 1214, the City must receive a signed
authorization from the architect to post the plans online or print the plans. This authorization form
was not included in the Applicant’s first submittal and was noted as an incomplete item. The
Applicant has not made a re-submittal yet.
The Applicant is required to either submit a signed authorization form or provide the City with an
alternative site plan and massing diagram. The Applicant will need to submit either of those prior to
being deemed complete. Once the City is in receipt of either item, the respective item will be posted
online.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Linda Giedt <lclemensgiedt@gmail.com>
Sent: November 07, 2024 5:15 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Farm/Snug Harbor project
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Hi Joselyn,
I want to know when the public will be able to see the Architectural Plan Set that is mentioned
numerous times in the CAA Planning 8/15/24 document that was submitted for this project to
the City. When will it be published? Other projects around the airport have drawings of what
the project looks like on the Active Planning Cases website. When will myself and my
neighbors be able to know what the project looks like since it is in our neighborhood? It's been
3 months and still nothing that I can find.
Thank you,
Linda
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Laurie Kelly
Subject:RE: Proposed Surf Farm Opposed
Date:November 12, 2024 4:33:00 PM
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Hi Laurie,
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Laurie Kelly <laurie@silverliningrealty.com>
Sent: November 08, 2024 11:48 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Proposed Surf Farm Opposed
Hello Joselyn,
I am writing to tell the Newport Beach City Council that my entire family strongly opposes the plans
for the “surf farm”. Little Newport is highly used by local residents and this planned farm would not
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benefit local residents who go to the beach to surf, but attract individuals from outside of the
community. We should not be building something that does not first primarily benefit Newport Beach
residents. We want the golf course left alone.
The plan does not include any road improvement and traffic flow and the street they must use at
Irvine and Bristol is a traffic nightmare as well as accident site. The 73 freeway as well as Bristol are
highly congested in the evening. With the ill planned additional housing units going up on Bristol, this
will only compound the situation.
Furthermore, the community of Bayview Heights gets cars speeding through our neighborhood, at
Spruce, because they do not want to go all the way up to Jamboree to u turn. It is only time until one
of the community children or adults is hit. This development will only exacerbate the problem.
I vehemently oppose this development.
Thank you.
Laurie Kelly
949-689-5448
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Jeff Sue
Subject:RE: Feedback on Proposed surf lagoon development at 3100 Irvine Ave.
Date:November 12, 2024 4:32:00 PM
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Hi Jeff,
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Jeff Sue <jeffreyesue@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 08, 2024 11:58 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Feedback on Proposed surf lagoon development at 3100 Irvine Ave.
To Whom It May Concern,
I clicked on a link to provide feedback on the proposed surf lagoon development at 3100 Irvine
Ave and was directed to this email address. I would like to write to record my disapproval of the
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idea to eliminate a portion (or potentially all) of Newport Beach Golf Course. As the only public
golf course in the City of Newport Beach, I believe you are doing its residents a disservice by
limiting and/or eliminating access to affordable golf for adults and children. Please reconsider
this proposal and/or provide a solution to keeping and (hopefully) enhancing affordable golf
options in the City of Newport Beach. Please record my disapproval of the surf
lagoon/Snug Harbor Surf Park project.
Thank you for your consideration,
-Jeff Sue-
Newport Beach Resident
Hello Joselyn,
I recently read the NOP dated Nov 7 2024 regarding the proposed project. I do use this golf
course regularly and would be sad to see it go. Understand its a long process. I have a couple
questions and wonder if you could help me:
1. If the Snug Harbor project goes ahead, what will happen to the remainder of the golf course?
The back 9 and the front 6 -- will those be maintained or improved? Or is the city considering
alternate uses.
2. Are there any staff reports on the project aside from the NOP, and at which council meetings
were those discussed?
Thank you
Michael Clayton
Corona del Mar
--
Michael Clayton
Tel 949-903-0044
Fax 949-706-7799
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Nancy Kreft
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor
Date:November 12, 2024 3:55:00 PM
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Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
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From: Nancy Kreft <kreft1249@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 3:27 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor
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As residents of the Peninsula in Newport Beach, we are opposed to the Snug Harbor Surf
development in our city!
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Jon Rosen
Subject:RE: Surf Park In Newport Beach
Date:November 12, 2024 5:02:00 PM
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Hi Jon,
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Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Jon Rosen <jrosen01@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 5:01 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park In Newport Beach
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We live at 905 Via Lido Nord, Newport Beach, CA 92663
We are in full support of the Surf Park In Newport Beach
Jon Rosen
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Danielle Dino
Subject:RE: Surf Park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:49:00 PM
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Hi Danielle,
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Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Danielle Dino <dan@webcasa.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 4:20 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park
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Please do not let this surf park go forward. We have been golfing here for 2 generations now
and love seeing the peaceful, rare open space in that area. A surf park is going to bring a huge
amount of traffic and honestly, we are at the beach. Let the surf lessons be taught where they
should be- at the beach. Then they can not only learn to surf, but learn about how to stay safe
in the ocean wher
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Vincent Capizzi
Subject:RE: Surf park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:24:00 PM
Hi Vincent,
Thank you for your email.
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Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Vincent Capizzi <vacapizzi@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 5:28 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf park
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My view is NO on the surf park.
Vincent Sent from my iPhone
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Lance Niederhaus
Subject:RE: Surf park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:24:00 PM
Hi Lance,
Thank you for your email.
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Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact
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Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Lance Niederhaus <lanceniederhaus@icloud.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 5:51 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf park
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I think it’s a great idea and fully support the surf park development.
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Mike Battin
Subject:RE: Feedback on Surf park proposal
Date:November 12, 2024 4:24:00 PM
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Hi Mike,
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Mike Battin <mbattin@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 6:22 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Feedback on Surf park proposal
The proposed surf park does not fit the non-commercial setting of the golf course and open space. I
oppose the proposal
Mike Battin
200 via Quito
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Laura Mulchay
Subject:RE: Surf Park input
Date:November 12, 2024 4:23:00 PM
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Hi Laura,
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Laura Mulchay <laura.e.mulchay@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 6:36 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park input
Good morning,
I’d like to provide resident feedback on the Surf Park. Although it could be a financial
opportunity for the city, I am in the camp against this. There are so few opportunIties for
people to just show up and play golf in this area. Both of my kids got introduced to the game at
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this spot (they are still teenagers so this was not that long ago!)— not for the very very first time
but as an opportunity to just drop down, hit a few balls, go to Originals, and on rare occasion go
out on the course. Invest in the course, make it trendy, market to a different demographic.
Keep it .
Also I question the true profitability of a surf park in an actual surf town.
And, the lure of a surf park is like a lot of other things. Short lived, unless it’s tied to a resort. We
lived in Vegas prior to living here and watched two water parks come up, at first it was great
(it’s the desert) but it has since turned into drop off teen hangouts and it attracts kids and older
teens who don’t have good intentions and make bad choices when left to their own devices. (I
have nothing against teens, I have two of them, but I’ve watched it happen. Not right away, but
two years in as it got “old” and wasn’t novel anymore, things started changing. Memberships
went down, revenue went down, less staffing, and then more trouble, and then less people
coming because of the trouble.) Not to mention the water usage and the disruption of the local
wildlife that call it home.
Invest in the course. It’s something that Newport residents call their own, infuse it with some
love and let us love it again.
Laura (92660)
Laura Everling Mulchay, MFA, M.Ed.
www.linkedin.com/in/lauraeverlingmulchay
www.brightbodiesbrightminds.com
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Kristin Panehal
Subject:RE: Surf Park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:23:00 PM
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Hi Kristin,
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Kristin Panehal <kpanehal@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 6:37 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park
Thank you for inviting the public to comment on the proposed surf park along the back bay.
While it seems innovative and interesting I feel there are better areas in OC or Southern
California to activate in that manner. I am not only concerned about the noise this proposed use
will cause in the area, but 8’ tall retaining walls will impact the beauty of that area and conflicts
with the natural beauty the Back Bay offers to our community. We live in a community
surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean and Back Bay why would we agree to build
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a man-made surf park. The existing driving range and restaurant are constantly busy, I imagine
removing this current use will negatively impact the residents that actively enjoy the current
improvements. In addition the current improvements appeal to a larger percentage of our
population than a surf park. It would be helpful to publish the massing plans to get a real sense of
what impact of this proposed development would entail. Pretty certain it will not influence my
adamant disapproval of this proposed development. Please protect our natural beauty in
Newport/Costa Mesa. The use and noise this project will bring is incongruent with our
community.
Best,
Kristin
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Liz Maxson
Subject:RE: Surf park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:22:00 PM
Hi Liz,
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact
Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Liz Maxson <lizzienm@msn.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 6:38 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf park
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Ridiculous idea… when we have the best beaches for water sports.
Leave the golf course alone!!
Great family sport and venue.
Liz M.
Balboa Island.
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:kristine Benson
Subject:RE: NB Surf Park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:22:00 PM
Hi Kristine,
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact
Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: kristine Benson <kbmarketing4you@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 6:39 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: NB Surf Park
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Hi,
My name is Kristine Benson resident of Newport Beach for 30 years.
Currently residing with my family in Newport Heights.
While a surf park seems exciting and convenient, it does seem a bit ridiculous 2 miles from the beach.
Thank you for your time,
Kristine Benson
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Michael Hussey
Subject:RE: Surf lagoon
Date:November 12, 2024 4:21:00 PM
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your email.
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Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Hussey <mrhusseytc@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 6:53 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf lagoon
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Definitely a NO!
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949.439.3320.
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Emily Norton
Subject:RE: Surf park in Newport Beach
Date:November 12, 2024 4:21:00 PM
Hi Emily,
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact
Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Emily Norton <emily@nalfinancial.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 7:48 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf park in Newport Beach
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To whom it may concern,
I am in STRONG support of this incredible opportunity for our community. I am a parent of two children and have
been a Newport Beach resident since 2004. We live by the beach and would love to see more opportunities for
surfing for residents and visitors to our community!
Our son is disabled and would greatly enjoy the opportunity to surf or play in the waves year round.
I hope you will help make this a reality!
Sincerely,
Emily Norton
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:laura cleary
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor
Date:November 12, 2024 4:20:00 PM
Hi Laura,
Thank you for your email.
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Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact
Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: laura cleary <lhemmen@hotmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 8:35 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor
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My family and I are so excited to see this happening! What an amazing addition to our community. There is
something for everyone in this project. This will be so awesome for Newport Beach and Orange County.
Thank you!
Laura C
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Susan Bubb
Subject:RE: NO VOTE for Proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park (Environmental Impact Report)
Date:November 12, 2024 4:20:00 PM
Hi Susan,
Thank you for your email.
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Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact
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Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Bubb <sabubb@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 8:35 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Susan Bubb <sabubb@gmail.com>
Subject: NO VOTE for Proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park (Environmental Impact Report)
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Hello.
My name is Susan Bubb. I am a homeowner who resides one mile from the proposed surf park.
I strongly oppose the Snug Harbor Surf Park proposed location at 3100 Irvine Avenue in Newport Beach due to
negative environmental impact as follows:
- increased vehicle and bicycle/e-bike traffic on the already extremely dangerous and accident-filled Irvine Avenue.
Many using the surf park will be on bikes and young, somewhat inexperienced drivers/riders. Unsafe Irvine Avenue,
with high speed driving and curved roadway, is the only route to that location.
- we have beautiful beaches for surfing, with public access, on our 840 mile long California coast. These are
excellent places for surfing in the natural environment.
- the proposed surf park is 5.5 miles from the beach. There is no reason to have a surf park next door to the beach.
Please represent your constituents and ensure your fellow council members do so as well with a NO vote on the
proposed surf park.
Susan Bubb
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Mike Skibba
Subject:RE: Surf Park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:19:00 PM
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Thank you for your email.
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Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Mike Skibba <mjskibba@earthlink.net>
Sent: November 12, 2024 8:39 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park
My family is definitely against the development of the proposed
park! There is absolutely no need with the ocean as close as it is and
we definitely don’t need any added traffic on Irvine Blvd! It is an
extremely foolish idea!
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Jon Langford
Subject:RE: Newport Beach - 3100 Irvine Ave - Snug Harbor - EIR Scoping Meeting
Date:November 12, 2024 4:19:00 PM
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Hi Mr. Langford,
We are having the Scoping Meeting in the community room on Wed, Nov 20, at 6pm.
I will be kicking off the meeting on behalf of the City. The CEQA consultant, EPD, will be giving a brief
project description and overview of the CEQA and EIR process. We are inviting the public to give input
on what the EIR should study. We are not livestreaming the event.
If there’s any particular topic you would like studied in the EIR, you’re welcome to email me your
comment.
Please let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Jon Langford <jlangford@mesacenters.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 8:39 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Beach - 3100 Irvine Ave - Snug Harbor - EIR Scoping Meeting
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Joselyn: hope you’re having a great week so far.
I see the EIR Scoping Meeting for the Snug Harbor Surf Park Project is set for November 20, 2024 @
6PM (Civic Center Community Room).
Can you tell me who will be running this meeting?
And, will it be livestreamed/televised/recorded?
Thanks for your help.
Jonathan Langford
Mesa Centers
9968 Hibert St Ste 200
San Diego CA 92131
(858) 271-4682
(949) 322-5333 (m)
jlangford@mesacenters.com
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Alicia Downing
Subject:RE: Wave pool
Date:November 12, 2024 4:10:00 PM
Thank you for your email.
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Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Alicia Downing <alicia1279@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 8:47 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Wave pool
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Hello,
I am a resident of Newport Beach and live in Dover Shores. Though the wave pool sounds good at first thought, I
think the congestion and traffic along with attracting too many tourists will be a problem for residents. This project
along with the community pool going in at Lower Castaways Park will flank the Dover Shores neighborhood with
too much traffic and visitors. I understand that Newport Beach is a tourist destination, especially in summer, but we
don’t want it turning into Venice beach that is overrun with tourists which in turn leads to traffic issues, parking
issues, trash, crowds, etc.
Thank you,
Alicia Downing
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Mandy McDonnell
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor surf park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:09:00 PM
Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact
Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Mandy McDonnell <mandy.mcdonnell@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 8:52 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor surf park
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Hello Council members,
I am very much in favor of having this surf park in the proposed area in Newport Beach. It will be a great addition to
recreation in our city and I can’t think of any reason why it would pose any negative issues. Thank you for your
consideration!
Mandy McDonnell
949-697-2323
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Lauryl & Andy Boyum
Subject:RE: Sung Harbor Surf Facility
Date:November 12, 2024 4:08:00 PM
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Thank you for your email.
I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Lauryl & Andy Boyum <laboyum@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 9:21 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Sung Harbor Surf Facility
Dear Ms. Perez,
We are writing today in opposition to the proposed Snug Harbor Surf Facility at the existing
Newport Beach Golf Course.
Eliminating the portion of the golf course where the Project is located would:
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- Remove the ONLY publicly accessible driving range in the City of Newport Beach;
- Result in the elimination of the only AFFORDABLE PUBLIC (i.e. not $400+ per round Pelican
Hill) 18-hole golf course in the City of Newport Beach; and
- Replace the existing restaurant / clubhouse with a more exclusive environment, while adding
virtually no housing units in an area identified in the Housing Element for potential residential
redevelopment.
Surf Lagoons make sense in areas without ocean access, such as Coachella Valley or other
inland locations, not in Newport Beach with miles of coastline in immediate proximity to the
proposed site.
Thank you for hearing our concerns.
Best Regards,
Lauryl & Andy Boyum
Corona Del Mar
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:NADAL FAMILY
Subject:RE: Surf Park and Apartments
Date:November 12, 2024 4:08:00 PM
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Thank you for your email.
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Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: NADAL FAMILY <nadal6@cox.net>
Sent: November 12, 2024 9:47 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park and Apartments
WE are NOT in favor of the surf park or apartments on the golf course land. The
executive golf course is cherished open space in our city, and a very affordable golf
outing for many seniors and families in the area. Surfers can surf in our ocean for
free.
The real impetus for the redevelopment is to try and build apartments, which we
believe are too close to the airport runway.
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Newport Beach, Ca 92660
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Macon Brock
Subject:RE: In favor of Surf Park in Newport Beach
Date:November 12, 2024 4:07:00 PM
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From: Macon Brock <maconbrock@mac.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 10:18 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: In favor of Surf Park in Newport Beach
Hello Newport Beach,
As an active surfer and resident of Newport Beach who’s traveled and used other surf parks, I
fully believe in plan for Snug Harbor Surf Park Project. Please add me to the list of those in
favor of it’s development.
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:jami deusterman
Subject:RE: Wave Park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:07:00 PM
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Sent: November 12, 2024 10:36 AM
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For what it’s worth, I am sad to hear they’re going to take the only public course in Newport Beach and replace it
with a wave pool 1 mile from the ocean. My kid loves that course he can afford that course and I’m sure many
others feel the same.
Is this how we support seniors and people on fixed income? My parents are avid golfers and if this was their course I
would be fighting like hell to keep it for them.
Jami Sepulveda
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Reagan Barry
Subject:RE: Don"t Ruin Newport
Date:November 12, 2024 4:06:00 PM
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From: Reagan Barry <jetblackphoenix@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 10:53 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Don't Ruin Newport
To whom it may concern,
The addition of a surf park while being so accessible to the ocean is a huge mistake. Currently
the golf course and driving range make sense, but to bring in an expensive venue that will be
closed within 4 years is a huge mistake. Most people will not see the value of an over priced
novelty and it will go under.
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Be sensible.
Thanks,
Reagan (A surfer) Barry
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Brad Pence
Subject:RE: Support for wave pool
Date:November 12, 2024 4:05:00 PM
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From: Brad Pence <bradpence2003@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 11:16 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Support for wave pool
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Hi There,
I was born and raised in Newport Beach. We are really excited about this project and feel it will add something
unique to our city. My wife and two kids (18 and 15) are in full support of the wave pool project.
Brad, Allison, Carter and Campbell Pence
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Carolyn Scroggs
Subject:RE: Opposing Snug Harbor Surf Park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:03:00 PM
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From: Carolyn Scroggs <carolynscroggs@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 11:31 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Opposing Snug Harbor Surf Park
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> Hello.
>
> My name is Carolyn Scroggs. I am a homeowner who resides one mile from the proposed surf park.
>
> I strongly oppose the Snug Harbor Surf Park proposed location at 3100 Irvine Avenue in Newport Beach due to
negative environmental impact as follows:
>
> - increased vehicle and bicycle/e-bike traffic on the already extremely dangerous and accident-filled Irvine
Avenue. Many using the surf park will be on bikes and young, somewhat inexperienced drivers/riders. Unsafe Irvine
Avenue, with high speed driving and curved roadway, is the only route to that location.
>
> - we have beautiful beaches for surfing, with public access, on our 840 mile long California coast. These are
excellent places for surfing in the natural environment.
>
> - the proposed surf park is 5.5 miles from the beach. There is no reason to have a surf park next door to the beach.
>
> Please represent your constituents and ensure your fellow council members do so as well with a NO vote on the
proposed surf park.
>
> Carolyn Scroggs
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Sandy MacDougall
Subject:RE: Surf Park
Date:November 12, 2024 4:03:00 PM
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From: Sandy MacDougall <sandy@mortgagevintage.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 11:56 AM
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Subject: Surf Park
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Hi, this is Sandy MacDougall. I live in Corona Del Mar, I think that the use of the facility under the airport should
remain for golf, not surfing, I think if anything they should do a topgolf type of concept doesn’t make any sense to
have a surf park underneath the airport as the ocean is so close by, and it is very noisy
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Brady McKelheer
Subject:RE: Surf Park Development
Date:November 12, 2024 4:02:00 PM
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From: Brady McKelheer <bmckelheer@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 9:12 AM
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Subject: Surf Park Development
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Hi there,
I believe that this surf park will give everyone the access to pursue their dreams of surfing in an
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affordable manner. I believe that this is also fundamentally sound being that it is being created
as an addition to the golf course. This surf park would significantly benefit the youth of Newport
Beach and all surrounding counties as it gives an opportunity to advance the skill and amazing
sport of surfing. As a kid myself, I would absolutely love the opportunity to go catch a barrel and
feel stoked about it and I believe this gives the best opportunity for that. Overall, I believe that
this park will ultimately benefit the well-being of all people in Newport Beach along with
surrounding cities.
Thank you very much,
Brady McKelheer
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Nancy Kreft
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor
Date:November 12, 2024 3:55:00 PM
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From: Nancy Kreft <kreft1249@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 3:27 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor
As residents of the Peninsula in Newport Beach, we are opposed to the Snug Harbor Surf
development in our city!
Gary & Nancy Kreft
1249 W Balboa Blvd., 92661
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To:Joseph Kristofl
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor comments
Date:November 13, 2024 11:38:00 AM
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Joseph Kristofl <josephkristofl@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 8:38 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor comments
As a neighbor who has lived 2 stoplights down the street from this proposal I vote NO.
I know you guys are only asking for feedback as a courtesy, the rich guys always get their way,
and your land grab will pass. Building an artificial surf park on a little golf course when the real
ocean (and world famous Wedge) is not even 8 miles away is insane. And where do you
suggest those neighborhood golfers, myself & 10YO son & his neighborhood buddies included,
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who have used this course for decades go instead? Pelican Hill? Oh right, you guys don't really
care, this feedback request is just a courtesy. Can't wait for your auto-reply to my NO vote on
this project.
Thank you,
Joseph Kristofl
josephkristofl@gmail.com
949.331.3637 (mobile)
358 Santa Isabel Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Gary Dial
Subject:RE: Surf Park
Date:November 13, 2024 11:39:00 AM
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Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Gary Dial <dial7272@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 9:25 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park
Newport Beach has miles of low cost surfing beaches, but only one low cost golf course.
Don't wreck an irreplaceable facility like that for a "Pie in the Sky" unnecessary one.
Gary Dial 949 633 1465
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Ted Canedy
Subject:RE: Wave pool in Newport Beach
Date:November 13, 2024 11:40:00 AM
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Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Ted Canedy <ted@fromeinc.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 10:58 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Wave pool in Newport Beach
Dear Mrs. Perez,
I am writing this email today to say that I believe having a wave pool in Newport beach will not be a
good thing for the community. First of all, the location is mere miles from the beach as well as, close
to a place where mother nature provides all surfers a chance to surf every day. So all this place will
do is provide a place for tourist to try to surf (at a high cost), cater to people with money, and add
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more traffic to an all ready busy area. Secondly the people who live around the area will be affected
by traffic, noise, and I would assume a group of people that would not necessarily be in that area
affecting their lives.
Also the golf course itself provides a great service to a lot of people in the community. As I am assure
you are aware of that there are not a lot of golf courses in this area and the ones that are can be quite
pricy or they are private country clubs. This golf course is a great place for beginners, it is a shorter
golf course so it is not a difficult course for beginners, it has one of the best Pro Shops in all of Orange
County, it also has a great Sports Bar that not only provides a great service to the golfers on the
course but also provides food to the surrounding areas apartments and homes. Lastly the driving
range is also a great place for people to practice who live close by the course.
The long term affects of this surf park I believe will not be positive. Again stating that it will not be
accessible to all due to the cost, as well as, I do not think there will be that great of a demand due to
the fact that I as a surfer and many others would not go to the park. So if this is a FAILURE then what
becomes of the property and the land after that. Also closing the golf course closes multiple
successful businesses that are currently thriving at the golf course.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep the golf course as it is and have the BEACH be the BEACH at the
BEACH.
Thank you for your time.
Ted Canedy
151 Kalmus Drive Suite F-2
Costa Mesa, Ca 92626
Office (714) 641-1130
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Adam A. Hutchinson
Subject:RE: Objections to Snug Harbor Surf Park
Date:November 13, 2024 11:41:00 AM
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Hi Adam,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Sincerely,
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Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Adam A. Hutchinson <aah@severson.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 11:15 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Objections to Snug Harbor Surf Park
Hello Ms. Perez,
I live in Dover Shores with my family and write to object to the proposed Snug Harbor Surf
Park.
TRAFFIC CONGESTION. PARKING
The park will undoubtedly cause significant additional traffic congestion on Irvine Avenue.
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That stretch of Irvine Avenue is already a heavily-used travel corridor for local residents, it is a
primary means of ingress and egress. Traffic is already heavy during the morning and late
afternoon as people drive to and from work. As the park will draw people from all over
Southern California the area will be impacted further and local residents will have to ensure
additional delays.
There will likely be significant additional traffic in the surrounding areas, including on the 73
and 405 freeways and surface streets in the vicinity of the proposed park. These areas are
already heavily used and additional traffic will further burden local residents.
Parking in the area of the park will be adversely impacted as well. It is rare for any new
construction these days to have adequate parking. Overflow parking will burden local
residents and businesses.
NOISE
A surf park would create significant noise, both from the facility itself and from patrons of the
park. There are residents immediately adjacent to the park that would be adversely affected
by the noise. Local residents already endure significant noise from the airport and planes and
forcing them to endure an additional noise burden is clearly unfair.
QUIET ENJOYMENT, PROPERTY VALUES, TAX REVENUE
The increased traffic congestion, parking problems, noise and other potential problems will
adversely affect local residents’ quiet enjoyment of their homes (to which they are entitled) as
well as their property values. Due to these issues, the surrounding areas will be come less
desirable and property values will fall accordingly. That is an unfair burden on the residents,
and the lower property values will result in less tax revenue being generated which will
adversely impact all residents in the County.
LOCAL SURFING OPTIONS ALREADY EXIST
The proposed park is a mere few miles from the Pacific Ocean where anyone can surf at any
time for free. Putting a surf park in the immediate vicinity of an ocean with abundant surfing
options simply makes no sense.
FAVORING OUT OF AREA VISITORS OVER LOCAL RESIDENTS (WHO ARE TAXPAYERS AND
VOTERS)
The foregoing problems demonstrate that moving forward with the surf park would be a clear
case of favoring out-of-area visitors (and potentially certain business interests, depending on
who is involved and benefiting, an issue sure to be explored) over local residents, which in my
view is completely improper. Local government must protect the interests of local residents.
And local residents are taxpayers and voters who will surely mobilize to ouster any
government officials who do not adequately protect their interests.
CONCLUSION
For the reasons stated I oppose the proposed surf park and ask that it not be permitted to
proceed. Thank you.
Adam A. Hutchinson
Member
The Atrium, 19100 Von Karman Ave.
Suite 700 Irvine, CA 92612
Main: (949) 442‑7110 Direct: (949) 225-7958
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Don Mowery
Subject:RE: Surfpark YES
Date:November 13, 2024 11:45:00 AM
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100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Don Mowery <dondmowery@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 11:06 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surfpark YES
I think this would be a great addition to Newport Beach.
Don Mowery
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Gayle Eve
Subject:RE: Surf park
Date:November 13, 2024 5:52:00 PM
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: Gayle Eve <evegayle59@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 12:49 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf park
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NO!!! Don’t want it at all. Already tons of traffic in that area.
Gayle Eve
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:David Clarke
Subject:RE: Surf park
Date:November 13, 2024 5:53:00 PM
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: David Clarke <dcclarke@pacbell.net>
Sent: November 13, 2024 1:23 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf park
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Good afternoon
I would like to express my opposition to the proposed surf park. There are several people who enjoy the wide open
space of the golf course. Furthermore, it is well utilized by the general public. Lastly, I do have a concern as a
resident of the city of Newport Beach, that diminishing the scope of the existing golf course would land opportunity
for an expansion of the airport, which I greatly oppose.
David C Clarke
1309 Mariners Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Best,
David C. Clarke
www.insureorangecounty.com
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Nicholas Hahn
Subject:RE: snug harbor surf park
Date:November 13, 2024 5:53:00 PM
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Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Nicholas Hahn <naturebynick@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 2:05 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: snug harbor surf park
I am a 15 yr resident of Newport Beach, and I am in favor of the Surf Park being built here.
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To:Sean Norton
Subject:RE: Newport Beach wave park
Date:November 13, 2024 5:54:00 PM
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Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
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Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Sean Norton <sean.norton01@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 2:19 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Beach wave park
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I am writing to relay my enthusiastic thumbs up for the proposed wave park where the municipal golf courses now
on Irvine Boulevard.
The fact that it adds this really cool amenity that’s healthy and outdoors. In addition to preserving part of the golf
course is terrific in my opinion.
Thank you
Sean Norton
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Val Lyon
Subject:RE: Proposes Surf Park
Date:November 13, 2024 5:54:00 PM
Hi Edward,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Val Lyon <val.lyon@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: November 13, 2024 2:25 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Proposes Surf Park
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This email is to let you know I am strongly opposed to the proposed surf park that would destroy the golf course on
Irvine Avenue. Don’t you realize one of the worlds largest surf parks is less than 7 miles away and doesn’t cost a
dime to get wet.
Edward Lyon
427 San Bernardino Avenue
Newport Beach CA 92663
val-lyon@sbcglobal.net
949-351-4300
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:The Eaton’s
Subject:RE: Surf Park - Unnecessary
Date:November 13, 2024 5:55:00 PM
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Hello Kate and Nate,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
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Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: The Eaton’s <knate2013@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 3:09 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park - Unnecessary
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We are Kate and Nate Eaton. We are homeowner who reside within a mile from the
proposed surf park.
I strongly oppose the Snug Harbor Surf Park proposed location at 3100 Irvine Avenue in
Newport Beach due to negative environmental impact as follows:
- we have beautiful beaches for surfing, with public access, on our 840 mile long
California coast just 5 miles away. These are excellent places for surfing in the natural
environment.
- increased vehicle and bicycle/e-bike traffic on the already extremely dangerous and
accident-filled Irvine Avenue. Many using the surf park will be on bikes and young,
somewhat inexperienced drivers/riders. Unsafe Irvine Avenue, with high speed driving
and curved roadway, is the only route to that location.
- increased water waste in a drought-common environment.
Thank you for your time. There is no need for this in our beautiful city. A top-golf or
outdoor movie theater would make much more sense as a positive impact experience
for our demographic and community.
Thank you.
Kate and Nate
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Kate & Nate
We are Kate and Nate Eaton. We are homeowner who reside within a mile from the
proposed surf park.
I strongly oppose the Snug Harbor Surf Park proposed location at 3100 Irvine Avenue in
Newport Beach due to negative environmental impact as follows:
- we have beautiful beaches for surfing, with public access, on our 840 mile long
California coast just 5 miles away. These are excellent places for surfing in the natural
environment.
- increased vehicle and bicycle/e-bike traffic on the already extremely dangerous and
accident-filled Irvine Avenue. Many using the surf park will be on bikes and young,
somewhat inexperienced drivers/riders. Unsafe Irvine Avenue, with high speed driving
and curved roadway, is the only route to that location.
- increased water waste in a drought-common environment.
Thank you for your time. There is no need for this in our beautiful city. A top-golf or
outdoor movie theater would make much more sense as a positive impact experience
for our demographic and community.
Thank you.
Kate and Nate
--
Kate & Nate
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Jaclyn Hussey
Subject:RE: Newport Wave Pool
Date:November 19, 2024 10:21:00 AM
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Hello Jaclyn,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
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Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Jaclyn Hussey <thejaclynhussey@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 6:38 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Wave Pool
Hard NO
Jaclyn Hussey
714.800.9035
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Richard Rule II
Subject:RE: Public Urged To Give Feedback For Proposed Surf Park In Newport Beach
Date:November 19, 2024 10:22:00 AM
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Hello Richard,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
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Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Richard Rule II <richardrulejr@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 7:11 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Public Urged To Give Feedback For Proposed Surf Park In Newport Beach
Good evening,
Vote no on this proposal.
Thank you,
Richard Rule II
949-394-3710
Richardrulejr@gmail.com
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Mac Posey
Subject:RE: Surf Park - Save the golf course!
Date:November 19, 2024 10:22:00 AM
Hi Mac,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Mac Posey <mac.posey@gmail.com>
Sent: November 12, 2024 7:15 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park - Save the golf course!
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Hi Joselyn,
Life time Newport/Costa Mesa resident and avid surfer/golfer. We live in eastside and have 2 boys 5 and 3. We go
to the golf course multiple times a month. It’s the only realistic option locally for us as we are not part of a 6 figure
country club. My boys love the driving range and I can’t wait to play 9 holes with them!
Beach is a bike ride away. We don’t need a corporate wave pool and more condense housing.
Appreciate your consideration
—
Mac Posey
949-903-2503
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Peter Dickey
Subject:RE: Surf Park Feedback
Date:November 19, 2024 10:25:00 AM
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Dickey <petedickey83@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 6:43 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park Feedback
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I hope the surf park development does not close the golf course entirely, I don’t believe as many people would be
served by the surf park that are currently patrons of the driving range and golf course.
Thanks for the opportunity to comment.
Pete Dickey
Sent from my iPhone
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Catherine
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Surf
Date:November 19, 2024 10:26:00 AM
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Hi Catherine,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Catherine <h2ocath2004@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 7:45 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor Surf
Hello,
My name is Catherine Lee. I am a longtime resident of Newport Beach, who resides close to the
proposed surf park.
I strongly oppose the Snug Harbor Surf Park proposed location at 3100 Irvine Avenue in Newport Beach
due to negative environmental impact as follows:
-Increased vehicle and bicycle/e-bike traffic on the already extremely dangerous and accident-filled Irvine
Avenue. Many using the surf park will be on bikes and young, somewhat inexperienced drivers/riders.
Unsafe Irvine Avenue, with high-speed driving and curved roadway is the only route to that location.
-We have beautiful beaches for surfing, with public access, on our 840-mile-long California coast. These
are excellent places for surfing the natural environment.
-The proposed surf park is 5.5 miles from the beach. There are excellent places for surfing in the natural
environment.
-The proposed surf park is 5.5 miles from the beach. There is no reason to have a surf park next door to
the beach.
Please represent your constituents and ensure your fellow council members do so as well with a NO vote
on the proposed surf park.
Sincerely,
Catherine Lee
949-903-4343
"And now remain faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 14:13
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Caroline Colesworthy
Subject:RE: Surf Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:28:00 AM
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Hi Caroline,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Caroline Colesworthy <carolinecolesworthy@gmail.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 9:27 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park
A surf Park will be loud and disruptive to the Back Bay, which is used for quiet walking,
biking and wildlife. We need housing. Please. We need affordable housing.
Thank you.
Caroline Colesworthy, Broker/ Owner
Colesworthy Real Estate Services
949-892-0103
BRE# 01845440
Work is love in action.
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Steven Rivera
Subject:RE: Surf Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:29:00 AM
Hi Steven.
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Steven Rivera <runningrivera1@icloud.com>
Sent: November 13, 2024 10:47 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park
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I am against the proposal. I live on Kline Drive directly adjacent to current golf course. The clientele of the golf
course is respectful and quiet. The amount of noise and increase in people and traffic that a surf park will bring is
unwelcome,
Steven Lau-Rivera
20121 Kline Dr.
Newport Beach.
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:B Faust
Subject:RE: Newport Beach Surf Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:30:00 AM
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Hi Brian,
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file.
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Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: B Faust <faustb32@gmail.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 9:38 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Beach Surf Park
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Hello,
The idea of a “Surf Park” in Newport Beach is one of the Worst Ideas to ever be
considered by the city and its current elected officials! Looks like someone has a
“Special Interest Friend” in our local politics?
Just the idea of bringing more traffic into that area, and pushing local residents to use
side streets more, which are already impacted is of major concern and should be
considered a reduction in the quality of life for the cities residents.
As being a 59 year resident we “Residents” already have LOST much of what “Newport
Beach” really was! Newport Coast (Coastal Irvine), Paid Parking Everywhere, Corporate
Interests over Citizens Interest's, Allowing “MegaChurch” development in residential
areas, no need to go on.
I say a “BIG NO” to this Joke of an Idea!
Thank You,
Brian Faust
Cliff Haven Area Resident
949-910-2330
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Ashley Cleary
Subject:RE: Proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:31:00 AM
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Hi Ashley,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Ashley Cleary <acleary2727@gmail.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 9:53 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park
Joselyn Perez, Newport Beach Senior Planner
City of Newport Beach Community Development Department
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Via Email: JPerez@newportbeachca.gov
Re: Proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park
Dear Joselyn Perez,
I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park at the
Newport Beach Golf Course. This project presents a valuable opportunity to add a distinctive
recreational facility to our community, offering unique amenities that will appeal to both
residents and visitors while providing economic and social benefits to Newport Beach.
The Snug Harbor Surf Park would offer a one-of-a-kind surf lagoon, bringing together surfers,
families, and outdoor enthusiasts and adding to the city’s existing recreational attractions. By
creating a dedicated space for surfing, the park would encourage a healthy, active lifestyle and
foster community engagement. With its distinctive design, the park has the potential to
become a new landmark in Newport Beach, drawing in both local and regional visitors eager to
experience this novel facility.
The economic benefits of the Snug Harbor Surf Park are significant, with potential boosts to
local tourism and businesses, as well as job creation both during construction and through the
facility’s ongoing operations. Additionally, as a year-round attraction, this park could provide a
steady stream of economic activity, particularly valuable during off-peak tourist seasons,
ensuring consistent support for local businesses and contributing to Newport Beach’s
revenue base.
Additionally, Snug Harbor Surf Park could serve as an exciting venue for community events,
surf competitions, and family-friendly activities. By creating spaces for public gatherings, Snug
Harbor Surf Park would further strengthen community bonds and provide additional
recreational options, making Newport Beach an even more attractive place to live and visit.
I recognize that residents may have differing perspectives on this project, and I appreciate the
City’s efforts to provide a space for open dialogue that includes all voices. This project has the
potential to become a model for recreational development, positioning Newport Beach as a
forward-thinking leader in community responsibility. I encourage the City to continue engaging
in transparent communication with residents and stakeholders throughout the project’s
development. By fostering ongoing dialogue, we can ensure that Snug Harbor Surf Park
evolves in alignment with the community’s needs and values, enhancing trust and
strengthening long-term partnerships.
While the benefits are promising, I appreciate the City’s leadership in conducting a
comprehensive Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and commend Newport Beach’s
commitment to carefully balancing recreational development with environmental
stewardship, which will ensure that key considerations such as community accessibility,
traffic, public safety, and environmental impact are thoroughly addressed and ensure that
Snug Harbor Surf Park integrates harmoniously with the community. This careful evaluation
will help balance community needs with the project’s goals, ensuring that Snug Harbor Surf
Park aligns with Newport Beach’s values.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this project and for your commitment to
creating a balanced approach that preserves Newport Beach’s character while bringing new
opportunities to our community. I look forward to seeing how Snug Harbor Surf Park can
positively impact Newport Beach and add lasting value to our city.
Sincerely,
Ashley Cleary
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Jeannine Vandertoll
Subject:RE: Surf Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:31:00 AM
Hi Jeannine,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeannine Vandertoll <jagerjv@aol.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 10:03 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park
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Hello,
I believe a surf park is not a good idea for Newport Beach. common sense tells me that drive a little further and you
can surf for real without causing traffic, more congestion. have you ever come off the 73 freeway south to turn right
on Irvine Avenue? That’s a crazy enough to get to that right lane.
Thanks
Jeannine Vandertoll
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Peter Jacks
Subject:RE: Opposition to Snug Harbor Surf Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:32:00 AM
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Hello Peter,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Peter Jacks <peter.jacks13@gmail.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 1:37 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Opposition to Snug Harbor Surf Park
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Hello -
I’m writing to express concern with surf park development and desire to keep Newport
Beach golf course around and in operation.
My concern primarily revolves around the never-ending construction in Newport Beach,
traffic, congestion and the general feel of the area.
I moved to CDM when I was 15 to the flower streets. At that time the majority of the
surrounding houses were adorable, historic cottages. In the following fifteen years or so
virtually every cottage was replaced by 3-story modern fishbowls.
For this example, I would consider Newport Beach golf course (which is where I learned
to play, hit my first golf balls and developed a lifelong love for the sport) as one of those
cottages and the surf park a modern black and white farmhouse. Newport GC may have
its faults and isn’t the prettiest or best facility on the planet but it has charm. It’s also an
affordable option for junior golfers or those who may not be able to afford to send their
kids to a country club.
In short, this project should not be approved for three reasons:
1. There is a FREE OCEAN with waves less than 5 miles away
2. Construction would be never ending and disruptive. Also concerned about resource
allocation.
3. Newport is at risk of losing its charm. Newport Beach golf course is one of those
hidden treasures that doesn’t break the bank and provide a lifetime of memories and fun
for friends and family.
Thank you for your consideration,
Peter
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:John Saroyan
Subject:RE: Surf Park Project Objection
Date:November 19, 2024 10:35:00 AM
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Hi John,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: John Saroyan <jrsaroyan@gmail.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 4:06 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Park Project Objection
John R Saroyan
2306 Francisco Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
JRSaroyan
November 14,2024
Senior Planner Joselyn Perez
Newport Beach CA 92660
Subject: Opposition to Proposed Surf Park Project Near Newport Beach Golf Course
Dear Senior Planner Joselyn Perez,
I am writing as a resident of Newport Beach in the back bay area to express my strong
opposition to the proposed surf park project less than two miles from the ocean. While I
appreciate efforts to expand recreational options, I believe this project is both redundant and
damaging to our community. I am particularly concerned about its impact on our local golf
course, a cherished green space for residents of all ages and a valuable contributor to our city's
recreational landscape. As the only affordable golf course in the area it would be a travesty to
lose half of its holes.
Firstly, given our proximity to the actual ocean, a surf park seems unnecessary and misaligned
with our area’s natural resources. The ocean offers authentic surf experiences, contributing not
only to local tourism but also to the character of our coastal community. Constructing a
synthetic surf park risks undermining this natural attraction by prioritizing an artificial
alternative where genuine coastal access already exists.
Secondly, the proposed surf park site is currently home to our beloved golf course, which
provides open space, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities that are enjoyed by a wide
demographic. Green spaces like these are increasingly rare and crucial for environmental
health, supporting biodiversity, reducing urban heat, and improving air quality. Replacing this
valuable area with a high-demand facility would lead to increased water usage, energy
consumption, and noise pollution, disrupting the environment and potentially affecting
surrounding neighborhoods.
Finally, there are significant concerns regarding traffic congestion, noise, and strain on local
infrastructure. A surf park of this magnitude would attract large crowds, adding pressure to our
already stretched roadways and community resources. The golf course, in contrast, offers a
low-impact recreational option that aligns well with our city’s infrastructure and enhances
community well-being without burdening local systems.
For these reasons, I urge you to reconsider this proposal in favor of preserving our golf course
and supporting projects that honor our city’s coastal identity and natural resources. I am
confident that there are more suitable alternatives that would better align with the interests and
values of our community.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
John Richard Saroyan
Commissioner of the Matsters which has been running since 2019 and has been held at
newport beach golf course since we started
https://thematsters.net/
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:rachelle rooney
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Surf Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:36:00 AM
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Hi Rachelle,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: rachelle rooney <shellyrooney64@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 5:25 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Fw: Snug Harbor Surf Park
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: rachelle rooney <shellyrooney64@yahoo.com>
To: JPerez@newportbeach.gov <jperez@newportbeach.gov>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 05:23:00 PM PST
Subject: Fw: Snug Harbor Surf Park
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: rachelle rooney <shellyrooney64@yahoo.com>
To: JPerez@cityofnewportbeach.gov <jperez@cityofnewportbeach.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 06:01:41 PM PST
Subject: Snug Harbor Surf Park
As a residence of Anniversary Lane which will border the surf park. I vehemently
oppose the addition of the surf park on the Newport Beach public golf course.
Rachelle Rooney
2301 Anniversary Lane
Newport Beach, California 92660
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Nick Kelly
Subject:RE: Snug harbor wave pool
Date:November 19, 2024 10:36:00 AM
Hi Nick,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Nick Kelly <nick.kelly1984@gmail.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 6:54 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug harbor wave pool
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This needs to happen please.
Thank you,
Nick Kelly
East side Costa Mesa resident
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Kaelan Sizemore
Subject:RE: Surf lagoon development public feedback
Date:November 19, 2024 10:38:00 AM
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Hi Kaelan,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file. I share all of the emails I receive with the Applicant/developer as well.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Kaelan Sizemore <alisokaelan@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 10:42 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf lagoon development public feedback
To whom this may concern,
My name is Kaelan Sizemore and I am a surfer from San Clemente California. I
recently saw an online article featured on patch.com that said that the city of Newport
Beach was looking for residents to give input on the proposed surf lagoon
development project. I've done consulting work on number of beach development
projects and I thought I would take the time to give my opinion on this subject. I've
been a surfer for over 20 years and have enthusiastically followed the subject of wave
pools since the first wave garden video released in the 2010s. I've even experimented
with making my own manmade waves. To be honest I'm not very satisfied with the
current standard of wave pools being offered.
The way I see it there are basically three types of wave pools in the current market.
You have the wave garden and american wave machine pools which have a high
degree of variability in wave shape in a small area. These pools are good, but lack
length of ride. They could be much better quality if they utilized positive interference
to cross up wave energy from multiple directions. It would create bigger more
powerful waves for not very much of an energy increase. I personally compare this
type of pool to the foam pits that skateboarders and motorbike athletes started using
in their training in the 2000s. It has the potentially to radically change the sport of
surfing by creating consistently shaped waves perfect for learning aerial surfing
maneuvers. Any talk with these wave pool companies should consider having them
design their wave pools more in line with what I am suggesting for the best results.
The second type of wave pool is the surf lakes which has a central plunger which
generates waves in a concentric ring of energy which moves away from the central
plunger. This is personally one of my favorite wave pool designs. I recently had the
opportunity to have a long conversation with the owner of this company and I believe
he's one of the best in the business in his understanding of the potential of wave
pools. His main selling points are that his wave pool is the most cost effective both in
the amount of energy used to generate waves and in the ability to have more surfers
riding the wave thus reducing cost to consumers.
The third type of wave pool is the kelly slater wave pool which has sort of set the
standard in high quality length of ride well suited to competitive surfing. If you follow
the technology though this wave pool is actually something of a knockoff of weber
wave pools which offers the potential for an infinitely long wave.
Of these wave pools I honestly believe that the two best wave pools are the surf lakes
and weber wave pools design. Both of these wave pools have different selling points
and both offer the potential for world class waves. One commonality that these wave
pool designs share is that because the wave is generated from the center of the pool
it frees up the space surrounding the wave pool for various architectural landscape
designs. In a crowded and expensive real estate area like Newport Beach that should
be a major factor when choosing a wave pool. One reason I feel gives surf lakes an
advantage is the potential for doing new kinds of surf contest with a doubles team
format. Similar to how we have single and doubles tennis. The other reason is that
since Newport has a large population of local surfers and many surfers who travel to
the beach there because it sits at the intersection of major freeways it would be nice
to have a wave pool that can cater to the high demand for an affordable local wave
pool. Third reason is that although I believe that wave pools have the potential to help
surfing progress as a sport I don't believe in the proliferation of wave pools. California
already has a kelly slater wave pool and two pneumatic wave pools so getting a surf
lakes wave pool would complete the collection of various wave pools. If it hasn't
already been brought to your attention I think that the potential to run the 2028
summer Olympics surfing contest in a wave pool is quite likely. Rather than building a
wave pool in Los Angeles just for the Olympics it would be nice to build a wave pool
that has financial viability and good potential for continued use by the public after the
Olympics finishes. So Newport Beach would be a great potential location for that.
The last thing I would like to mention is that of the wave pool companies surf lakes is
the only one located in orange county. The owner of surf lakes is also a surfer
himself. Having talked to him about most of what I have discussed in this email and a
whole lot more I feel that he brings a unique perspective to the wave pool industry.
He can basically customize the surf lakes wave pool to fit into a variety of different
kind of natural environments. I'm sure if you talk to the surf lakes company you will
be very satisfied with the quality of their products and its suitability for your
prospective Newport Beach location.
If you have any questions feel free to get in contact with me. I will hopefully try to
attend the city hall meeting next week and I look forward to hearing more about the
project.
Sincerely,
Kaelan Sizemore
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Katerina Kurteeva
Subject:RE: Please keep Newport Beach public golf course, why build surf lagoon next to a real ocean?
Date:November 19, 2024 10:38:00 AM
Hi Katerina,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Katerina Kurteeva <beliykatenok@gmail.com>
Sent: November 14, 2024 11:07 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Please keep Newport Beach public golf course, why build surf lagoon next to a real ocean?
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Newport Beach Public Golf course is one of the last few affordable places in Newport Beach that allows kids and
parents to play golf without breaking a bank. It’s an established community that fosters golf for juniors, hosts
multiple events for adults and kids as part of Southern California PGA. The course is close to residential areas and
has convenient freeway access. It has a restaurant and many local teens work the course.
When I heard a surf lagoon was proposed I could not understand that rationale for creating such an artificial
entertainment venue when you can drive a mile to the real ocean coastline and catch a real wave!!!!
Repurposing NB Public golf course is part of gentrification that would displace the residents looking for affordable
leisure and only create a space for high end retail. That was the fate of fashion island, 15 years ago there a choo
Choo train and families would flock to the Fashion Island Shopping center with many affordable stores filled with
customers. Now no more train for kids and only boutique stores that are empty most of the time.
Please preserve the natural beauty of California landscape and stop building artificial unnecessary venues.
I am apalled that in a state that is razor focused on water conservation, an articulate lagoon is to be built. Where is
that water coming from???? How will it be maintained? We have miles of real beach out there? Sure lagoon in Palm
Springs makes sense; but not in Newport Beach. Stop this development project.
Katerina Kurteeva
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Garrett Bland
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Surf Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:40:00 AM
Hi Garrett,
Thank you for your email. I want to clarify that there is no affordable housing proposed as part of the project.
However I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Garrett Bland <gbland1986@gmail.com>
Sent: November 15, 2024 5:58 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor Surf Park
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What a great idea for the community!!! And affordable housing too…everyone wins on this one. These
developments have been great in other communities around the country and the world and will be even greater in
Newport.
Thank you,
Garrett Bland
125 E Bay Front
NB, CA 92662
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Sara White
Cc:Andy White
Subject:RE: Wave pool
Date:November 19, 2024 10:41:00 AM
Hello to you both, Sara and Andy,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Sara White <sarawhite5@mac.com>
Sent: November 15, 2024 9:38 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Andy White <andy@filejet.com>
Subject: Wave pool
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To whom it may concern,
As longtime residents of Newport Beach, we are so excited that a wave pool is proposed for a portion of the golf
course off of Irvine Avenue. This will not only be a physical attraction for the city, but will also attract surf pros
and amateurs around the world. The wave pool will allow surfers of all ages and abilities to expand their skills and
advance the sport as a whole through tournaments, guest appearances, and promotion of the surf culture. Ocean
waves are fickle—the swell, wind, and conditions have to be just right to surf. This wave pool allows for consistent
access year round, which is integral to the advancement of the sport. Building a wave pool in Newport Beach will
further invigorate the surf industry—apparel, board shapers, even interior designers, etc—and widen their appeal
and customer base. We are looking forward to seeing this area of the city become better utilized and refreshed,
while also appealing to youth and active adults—or even those who just want to be a part of a growing,
technologically advanced industry and rich beach culture. We need this!
Thank you,
Sara and Andy White
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Colleen Nelson
Subject:RE: proposed surf park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:41:00 AM
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Hello Colleen,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Colleen Nelson <colleennelson34@gmail.com>
Sent: November 15, 2024 11:05 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: proposed surf park
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I just read the city of Newport Beach is considering placing a surf lagoon/activity center
and hotel on the grounds of the municipal golf course at Irvine and Mesa Drive. I grew up
in Newport, held property there for many years, am still an OC resident, and am in
Newport at least once or twice a week. I consider myself a local.
A surf lagoon? When real live surfing along one of the best stretches of beach in
California is available just 15 minute from the proposed site? Adding a 45 foot tall
building in an area that already has several hotels and has a generally low building
profile, directly under the airport take off path? Increasing traffic at a busy intersection
where John Wayne Airport meets the 73 freeway?
I could see value in some sort of outdoor recreation space since the parcel is already a
golf course. But importing tons of water for an activity where you have all the free water
you could ever want a few miles west, urbanizing one of the few pockets of the Newport
Mesa region that isn't overbuilt, does not feel like a project that makes sense for the
area.
Thanks for reading,
Colleen Nelson
North Tustin, CA
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Janice Carsten
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Surf Project
Date:November 19, 2024 10:45:00 AM
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Hi Jan,
Thank you for your email.
I want to clarify that the City of Newport Beach is not financing the project. The application has been
filed by a private entity that is paying for the environmental review and would be paying for the cost
of developing the project. However I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental
Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Janice Carsten <janice@jcarsten.com>
Sent: November 15, 2024 1:57 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: FW: Snug Harbor Surf Project
Importance: High
Are you kidding me??!! Using city funds to build a Surf project in Newport Beach?? For those who
want to surf, Newport Beach and surrounding beach communities have miles of perfect and natural
places to surf. The Pacific Ocean is only a mile or two away from the proposed surf project. This is
the most frivolous, unnecessary and waste of hard working tax payer funds ever! The City of
Newport Beach has already used tax payer funds for other recent useless projects - Witte Theatre
and Aquatic center, to name a couple.
Please pass these comments onto the City Council and strongly request that they do NOT vote in
favor of this insane Snug Harbor Surf project .
Thanks you,
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:melissa mcleod
Subject:RE: Surf park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:46:00 AM
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: melissa mcleod <melissalmcleod@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 15, 2024 3:25 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf park
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Absolutely not !!! We have an ocean for that !! Completely against this silly idea !! Keep it a golf course or if you
must add a few condos . But no surf park ..
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Kris Mitchell
Subject:RE: Proposed surf village on Irvine Boulevard
Date:November 19, 2024 10:47:00 AM
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Hi Kristi,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Kris Mitchell <krismitchell4458@gmail.com>
Sent: November 15, 2024 7:17 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Proposed surf village on Irvine Boulevard
Hi, my name is Kristi Mitchell. I live about six blocks from the golf course that is going to
make some changes. I am highly against a dense community of homes and I’m also
against a surf park. It will environmentally impact our community and our neighborhood.
How loud is the wave machine? I heard that it could produce 1000 waves an hour?
Please keep our city green and safe. I think this is a horrible idea and I vote no on this
project.
Thank you,
Kristi Mitchell
2532 Back Bay Loop
November 16, 2024
Re: Proposed Surf Park/Lagoon Development | Snug Harbor Surf Park
3100 Irvine Ave.
To whom it may concern:
Environmental concerns to be addressed:
Noise: What are the hours of operation?
What is the maximum noise level for the park?
Special event music and or loud speakers, maximum noise level and how late?
How many special events per month allowed? Per year? Maximum?
Traffic: Special event traffic congestion?
Special event traffic redirect for any reason?
Parking: How many cars?
During special events, remote parking with shuttles?
Bleachers: Seating for how many?
Other concerns to be addressed:
Why remove an important, classic asset to Newport Beach and replace it with a trend in sports
that can be accommodated in other locations?
The existing golf course driving range to be removed is one of the last, possibly the only
affordable entry point to the game of golf in Newport Beach.
At one time or another, most Newport Beach golfers started the game or practiced the sport
at this course.
Golf is already an elitist sport. Without accessibility to affordable golf ranges in Newport
Beach, the possibility of new golf talent with less access will be diminished.
There are only so many square acres of land for a public golf course in Newport Beach. Why take
away a large portion of this course and replace it with a faux surf spot? Other than money, this
doesn’t make sense for most Newport Beach residents.
Thank you for considering my concerns.
Sincerely,
Janet Rosener
949 274 1949
Resident during home remodel/construction:
1561 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Homeowner and Resident:
2657 Riverside Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Teena Spindler
Subject:RE: Snug harbor surf park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:47:00 AM
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Hi Teena,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Teena Spindler <teena.spindler@gmail.com>
Sent: November 16, 2024 8:16 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug harbor surf park
Please do not approve this project. Traffic is already already a nightmare in this area.
The surrounding area is a residential neighborhood. Granted, it's Costa Mesa but
Newport Beach should not be making decisions which impact the daily lives of the
people who live adjacent. Are you including Costa Mesa officials and residents in this
process? This neighborhood is home to many families and their safety and quality of life
will be very negatively impacted. What's needed in this area is more housing not a traffic
generating irresponsible use of potable water in a state that has a shortage of water. If
people want to surf, go to the beach.
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Scott Wellwood
Subject:RE: Proposed surf park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:49:00 AM
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Hi Scott,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Scott Wellwood <sdwellwood@gmail.com>
Sent: November 16, 2024 11:07 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Proposed surf park
Ms. Perez,
I am writing to you to express my concerns about the proposed conversion of a portion of the
Newport Beach Golf Course to a man-made surf park. The golf course has been a valuable
part of the community and extremely valuable to those trying to learn the game and those
without the resources to frequent more expensive facilities which are also being impacted by
urbanization and development. (Please see the article below penned by the SCGA (Southern
California Golf Association) that addresses this emerging issue.
Is there a golf course shortage?
We worry about climate change, the ozone layer, etc., yet we are repeatedly reducing the
available green space in our communities that are the source of photosynthesis that is
essential to maintaining the balance of our environment. Once this land is developed and the
vegetation removed, there is no going back.
I’m also perplexed by the location of the proposed surf park. Southern California is world
renowned for its natural surfing opportunities. Just a few minutes away from the proposed
location is some of the nations’ best beaches for surfing. They are clean, safe, and other than
parking, free for anyone to use year-round. I can see the draw for an artificial wave facility in
areas of the country that are far from the coast, but it seems completely illogical to remove the
green space and recreational benefits for what appears to be for the main benefit of
developers, intent on making a profit. This is short sighted and cannot be rolled back once it’s
done.
I urge you to take these elements into consideration when evaluating this project. Southern
California is one of the most beautiful places in America and the open green spaces of golf
courses are unique in that they maintain that beauty, protect our environment, AND provide
recreational opportunities for thousands of your residents.
Thank you, I appreciate your time and attention to this important issue.
Best,
Scott
Scott Wellwood
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:h2ocath2004@yahoo.com
Subject:RE: Newport Beach Golf Course
Date:November 19, 2024 10:53:00 AM
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Hi Catherine,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Rodriguez, Clarivel <CRodriguez@newportbeachca.gov>
Sent: November 18, 2024 2:59 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: FW: Newport Beach Golf Course
Hi Joselyn,
Here is a public comment for you.
Thank you,
Clarivel Rodriguez
Assistant to the Community Development Director
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3232 100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Catherine <h2ocath2004@yahoo.com>
Sent: November 17, 2024 1:28 PM
To: Planning Commission <planningcommission@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Beach Golf Course
In am one of your constituents. I am a longtime resident of Newport Beach. I do not agree with
converting the Newport Beach Golf Course to a surf pool. The beach is very close. My family both
surfs and plays golf at this golf course. Changing the golf course would be a travesty. You would bring
unnecessary traffic to the area, causing more traffic on Irvine Avenue. I’m sure if you polled Newport,
you would find that people of Newport Beach do not want the golf course replaced. I’m a voter, a
resident, a constituent. My vote is NO. I do not want the golf course to be replaced!
Thank you,
Catherine Lee
949-903-4343
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Edward Crockett
Subject:RE: Surf Ranch
Date:November 19, 2024 10:51:00 AM
Hi Randall,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: Edward Crockett <randall.crockett@icloud.com>
Sent: November 17, 2024 6:33 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Ranch
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I think this is a terrible idea, not only are you taking an extremely healthy and social aspect of the community away,
but, this actually hurts a lot of people who cannot afford to join the private clubs around town and will increase the
cost of the rest of the public options. The surf ranch is a ridiculous idea with the literal beach less that 4 miles away,
please help stop the corporate take over of everything we all know and love.
Randall Crockett
949-212-3260
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Robars
Subject:RE: surf farm
Date:November 19, 2024 10:50:00 AM
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Hi Allison,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Robars <robar4@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: November 17, 2024 1:56 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: surf farm
To whom it may concern,
I am against the surf farm project. I would really hope it stays as the existing restaurant, range, and golf course. It
really is a community spot right now. Busy every day!! We can walk there and love it!
Kindly,
Allison Robar
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:NikiParker
Cc:Roy Glauthier
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor proposal for Newport Beach Public Golf Course
Date:November 19, 2024 10:50:00 AM
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Hi Niki,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project
file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the
Environmental Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: NikiParker <nikiparker@aol.com>
Sent: November 17, 2024 2:29 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Roy Glauthier <rglauthier@aol.com>
Subject: Snug Harbor proposal for Newport Beach Public Golf Course
I am commenting on this proposal and am in opposition for the following reasons:
1. Additional traffic on Irvine Ave. - already heavily traveled
2. Reduced size of the golf course, eliminating the driving range - not fair to the golf
afficionados
3. Waste of water, a terrible use as we all try to conserve - is this the correct message
Newport Beach wants to support?
4. Unnecessary hotel space - many affordable rooms nearby on Bristol
5. A surf park just a few miles from the ocean - there is great surfing off the coast, this
is not needed.
Thank you.
Niki Parker
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Sandy Sewell
Subject:RE: Surf park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:51:00 AM
Hi Sandy,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: Sandy Sewell <ryansandy2@comcast.net>
Sent: November 18, 2024 9:59 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf park
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What an amazing idea! This seems like the kind of thing that really brings a community together!
Sandy Sewell
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Mindy Adamson
Subject:RE: Golf course
Date:November 19, 2024 10:52:00 AM
Hi Mindy,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Sent: November 18, 2024 12:27 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Golf course
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I am writing to tell you I support keeping the Newport Beach Public Course. Newport Beach is very expensive, and
having an affordable public course it’s important for teenagers, young adults, and beginners wanting to learn the
sport. The driving range is always crowded and an affordable outing for individuals or the whole family. We have
and continue to enjoy it with our now grown kids. It’s a great, convenient location. A new, large surf facility and
hotel rooms would be an eyesore.
We do not need a surf park. Visitors can learn to surf in the ocean, 3 miles away. This would truly be a silly
investment. Seems like it belongs inland on more open land…not crowding it into our already crowded city.
Thank you for your consideration.
-Mindy Adamson
Corona Del Mar resident
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Andrew Betz
Subject:RE: Support for Wave Park
Date:November 19, 2024 10:49:00 AM
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: Andrew Betz <andrew.betz@gmail.com>
Sent: November 17, 2024 10:18 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Support for Wave Park
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Hello,
I am writing to let you know that I support the repurposing of the Newport Beach golf course to a wave park. It will
do so many good things for our community:
- Support high end tourism, people already travel to enjoy NB’s natural waves. With these consistent waves there
will be much more $ spent by tourists in Newport
- It is good for locals, whether young or old, surfer or not. This will become a an amenity of the community.
- it also supports an industry that has long been inportant to SoCal and Newport, the surf industry.
My wife, our three kids and I are all residents of Newport and are very excited for the wave park to open up.
Thank you
Andrew Betz
From:Peggy Rose
To:Sharon MacDougall
Cc:Perez, Joselyn; MayorWillONeill@gmail.com; Lauren Kleiman; Sandy MacDougall (sandy@mortgagevintage.com)
Subject:Re: Public input regarding proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park before 11/20 City Council Meeting tomorrow
Date:November 20, 2024 9:37:01 AM
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I second all of the above! I honestly thought it was a joke when I first heard this proposal.
Thank you for your dedicated leadership.
Peggy Rose
(949) 422-7622
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 5:21 PM Sharon MacDougall <sharon@friendsnfamily.com> wrote:
Hi City Councilmembers Lauren & Will,
Thank you for your continued wise leadership, and service to our Newport Beach
community. Sandy and I want to provide input on the proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park at
3100 Irvine Avenue. Newport Beach is home to extraordinary surf along its prestigious
coastline. Bearing that in mind, is it self- evident this business venture will fail, as most
surf athletes prefer the ocean verses an artificial experience? Have the developers
performed sufficient market research to confirm there is demand for this surf amusement
park? Second, there are very few public golf courses in Newport Beach to provide healthy
enjoyment of this traditional, timeless sport to those residents who cannot afford a country
club membership. Is it wise to take this beloved recreational opportunity away from
them? Third, golf courses protect about 75 acres of land from development and generate
photosynthesis, aiding in the reduction of carbon emissions caused by the jet path above
near the airport. Does the environmental impact report reflect which land use optimally
protects the air quality in Newport Beach?
For these three reasons, the MacDougalls vote NO on Snug Harbor Surf Park.
We appreciate your consideration of these comments as you meet with City Council
tomorrow to discuss the feasibility of this surf amusement park in Newport Beach.
Respectfully,
Sharon MacDougall
Chief Domestic Officer
714-343-8084
sharon@friendsnfamily.com
Public Urged To Give Feedback For Proposed
Surf Park In Newport Beach
The City of Newport Beach is carrying out an Environmental
Impact Study for a proposed surf park and residents were urged
to provide input.
Miranda Ceja,Patch Staff
Posted Mon, Nov 11, 2024 at 2:59 pm PT
Newport Beach residents were urged to give input on the scope of an upcoming
Environmental Impact Report for a proposed surf lagoon development at 3100 Irvine
Ave., within a portion of the Newport Beach Golf Course. (City of Newport Beach
Courtesy Photo)
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Newport Beach residents were urged to give input
on the scope of an upcoming Environmental Impact Report for a proposed
surf lagoon development at 3100 Irvine Ave., within a portion of the Newport
Beach Golf Course.
The city released a notice of preparation for the proposed Snug Harbor Surf
Park on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Now, residents can provide public input until Dec. 6. Input can be provided by
email or at a public meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. at the Civic
Center Community Room, 100 Civic Center Dr.
Residents can find a copy of the notice preparation available online.
In addition, residents can attend the Newport Beach City Council's Nov. 20
meeting to speak during public comments.
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Jeffrey Carsten
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Surf Project
Date:November 20, 2024 10:46:00 AM
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for your email. I would like to clarify that the proposed surf park is not a City sponsored project. The
application was filed by a private entity that is paying the City for the cost of the environmental review and they
would be paying for the cost of developing and operating the surf park. However I have saved your comment so it
will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: Jeffrey Carsten <jeff@jcarsten.com>
Sent: November 19, 2024 8:53 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor Surf Project
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Joselyn Perez,
I believe the Pacific Ocean is about one mile west of this planned Surf Park. I would like to know why a Surf Park
would be even thought of in Newport Beach, with miles of existing free surf at our beautiful beaches. What about all
the businesses that depend on people coming to the Beach to enjoy and surf. This is a complete waste of tax payer
money. Projects like this one makes the tax paying residents of Newport Beach feel that the city is charging us more
than necessary in taxes and for city services; and have an excess of funds left over to spend on frivolous projects,
like the Aquatic Center, Witte Theater Center and the over-built City Hall.
A surf Park may make sense in land-locked areas - Las Vegas, etc., but this Snug Harbor Surf project has no place in
our city. Please ask the City Council to vote NO on this ridiculous!
Thank you,
Jeff Carsten
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Marc DiDomenico
Subject:RE: Newport Golf Course
Date:November 20, 2024 10:28:00 AM
Hi Marc,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: Marc DiDomenico <Marc@wmswealth.com>
Sent: November 20, 2024 9:46 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Golf Course
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Hello!
Growing up here and playing the course over the years and being on it during 9/11(so weird when the planes
stopped) hearing you’d contemplate a pool as replacement? I can’t think of a worse idea . I‘m a lifetime surfer and
can only imagine the element that it would attract. Not to mention even more traffic on Irvine Blvd that is now
gridlocked every afternoon. It’s like when they put the water slides in Tewinkle Park…. (Look that one up.)
Hopefully this can be rethought.
Marc
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California Cultural Resource Preservation Alliance, Inc.
P.O. Box 54132 An alliance of American Indian and scientific communities working for
Irvine, CA 92619-4132 the preservation of archaeological sites and other cultural resources.
November 20, 2024
Joselyn Perez, Senior Planner
City of Newport Beach
Via Email
Re: Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting for the Snug Harbor Surf Park Project Environmental
Impact Report
Dear Ms. Perez:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Snug Harbor Surf Park Project. Prior to European
contact the Newport Beach coast and Back Bay were densely populated by ancestors of the
Juaneño/Acjachemen and there is the potential for the presence of buried archaeological resources beneath
the Newport Beach Golf Course.
Based on this potential, a literature and records search conducted by a qualified archaeologist at the South
Central Coastal Information Center is a necessary first step in the environmental assessment process. If
the project area has not been subjected to an archaeological survey in the past, this should be conducted by
a qualified archaeologist. If the project area was surveyed prior to the construction of the driving range,
putting green, pro-shop, restaurant, parking lot, and golf course holes 1, 2 and 9, and nothing was found, a
qualified archaeologist and culturally related Native American should be present during any ground
disturbing activities.
Sincerely,
Patricia Martz, Ph.D.
President
C.C.R.P .A.
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Roy Glauthier
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Proposal for Newport Beach Golf Course
Date:November 22, 2024 5:15:00 PM
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Hi Roy,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental
Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312 100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Roy Glauthier <rglauthier@aol.com>
Sent: November 20, 2024 12:56 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: rglauthier@aol.com
Subject: Snug Harbor Proposal for Newport Beach Golf Course
I am writing to object to the proposed Snug Harbor surfing development on property presently zoned for
and occupied by the Newport Beach Golf Course. I feel this proposal should be denied by the City of
Newport Beach for the following reasons:
1) Proposal would largely destroy the present Golf Course. According to the descriptions. the Snug
Harbor development would be built on land presently occupied by the current driving range, clubhouse
and several holes of the present golf course. Moving these amenities elsewhere on the remaining land
would result in a much-reduced gold course and less convenient facility. This course is the only public
golf course within the city and its elimination would harm hundreds of local residents who presently rely
on this course to play golf locally at a reasonable cost.
2) Development of an artificial surf venue is a wasteful and unsustainable use of limited water resources.
When water resources are already stretched and drought our constant worry, development of a facility
that will require millions of gallons of water is unconscionable.
3) Development of a hotel facility under JWA flightpath is unsafe and unwise. The proposal includes the
development of a 45-room hotel/lodging facility within the flight vector of John Wayne Airport. This plan
exposes guests to the extraordinary noise levels of take-offs and landings at John Wayne as well as
placing guests at this facility in possible danger should any mishap occur during takeoffs or landings.
Roy Glauthier
336 Vista Baya
Costa Mesa CA 92627
949-650-5956
From:Carrie Berg
To:Perez, Joselyn
Subject:Snug Harbor Surf Park
Date:November 22, 2024 8:09:43 AM
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Please do not build a surf park in Newport Beach. There are beaches all around with real waves and a lot of places to
sit and enjoy the great weather. We would like to keep Original Pizza and the golf course for residents to enjoy
instead of making this city all about the money and tourism. If this project goes through there will be so much more
traffic which will lead to accidents. Not to mention drinking alcohol and water doesn't mix. And the 20 rooms with a
bed and a closet, what are those for? It would be nice to help those less fortunate, our vets and those in need of a
warm place to sleep for a night rather than a place for athletes to spend the night. What athletes would come to this
wave pool and sleep there anyway. This project is not good for the city or the residents and is a waste of water and
will cause unneeded noise and traffic.
Thank you!
Carrie Berg
Blessings Sent from my iPhone
From:Staci Rubin
To:Perez, Joselyn
Subject:Wave Pool
Date:November 23, 2024 1:14:15 PM
To whom it may concern,
As a resident of Newport Beach and a local realtor, I am so excited that a wave pool is proposed for a portion of the golf course off Irvine
Avenue and has plans to save and renovate the current course. This will not only be a physical attraction for the city but also attract surf pros
and amateurs worldwide. The wave pool will allow surfers of all ages and abilities to expand their skills and advance the sport through
tournaments, guest appearances, and surf culture promotion. Ocean waves are fickle—the swell, wind, and conditions must be just right to
surf. This wave pool allows for consistent access year-round, which is integral to the advancement of the sport. Building a wave pool in
Newport Beach will further invigorate the surf industry—apparel, board shapers, even interior designers, etc—and widen their appeal and
customer base. I am looking forward to seeing this area of the city become better utilized and refreshed while also appealing to youth and
active adults—or even those who want to be a part of a growing, technologically advanced industry and rich beach culture. We need this for
our kids, families, and growing community! Please do not let a Costco or similar infiltrate this section of our city. This wave pool will add so
much value to our community.
Best,
Staci Rubin
Agent
DRE#: 02163821
Norminton Root Group
1600 Newport Center Dr Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660
m: 310.877.0580
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From:Daniel Mendoza
To:Perez, Joselyn
Subject:Snug Harbor Surf Project Scoping Meeting
Date:November 23, 2024 9:36:42 PM
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Dear Joselyn,
I am a Cal State Long Beach student studying environmental science and policy. I was looking to find a scoping
meeting within my area to understand firsthand what a scoping meeting entails. I noticed I just missed the meeting
for the Snug Harbor Surf Project this past week, and I wanted to get more information regarding the project. Can
you provide me with a recording of the meeting, if possible, and the information presented that evening? It would be
greatly appreciated for my studies and further understanding of a project I have coming up.
Kinda regards,
Daniel Mendoza-Rivas
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Jim Auster
Cc:Jurjis, Seimone
Subject:RE: Scoping comments sent to email lists of Bayview/Santa Ana Heights neighborhood and NBGC golfers
Date:December 05, 2024 3:55:00 PM
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Hi Jim,
Apologies for not getting back to you sooner- I’m a little backed up on emails after the
Thanksgiving break.
I recall your comments during our one-on-one meeting and also the scoping meeting,
however, thank you for providing them again in writing. I remember the consultants did their
best to explain the definition of speculative, from a CEQA perspective. They also
acknowledged that they will be looking at your comments within that framework. I have saved
your email as a response to the NOP so it can be included in the project file.
Thanks so much for your input.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>; Jurjis, Seimone <sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov>;
Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Scoping comments sent to email lists of Bayview/Santa Ana Heights neighborhood and
NBGC golfers
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At Surf Farm Scoping meeting last week EIR consultant and NB planners took ridiculous
bs position that 690 units of Element housing on front nine and JW runway extension on
back nine is "speculative" and does not have to be considered in the impact study
because applications have not yet been filed on those parcels.
NBGC landowners applied to include Mesa parcel on NB Element Housing list, NB
revised JW noise impact map to allow housing in 65db zone and for housing in crash
zone directly under flight path, NB City Council overrode objections of Airport Land Use
Commission, NB certified Element housing parcel list, and submitted that list to State
for compliance with Element regulations.
OC has long term plan for JW runway extension on County owned back nine.
These are real plans and are not "speculative".
It seems EIR will have to include development impacts on adjoining parcels. If not, the
next step may be a legal challenge to EIR that will at the least delay Surf application.
NBGC landowners are eliminating existing popular and profitable driving range with big
high risk investment in highly speculative and unproven market for high price artificial
surfing. Even if they know Surf Farm will be a losing investment their real goal is making
golf course operation not viable without center parcel and rezoning Mesa parcel for no
risk very high profit Element housing.
NB planners minimized and raised no issues or concerns about Surf Farm impacts. NB is
basically in partnership with landowners to eliminate NBGC and build Element housing
on front nine. NB has a conflict of interest, will not be impartial, objective, or working in
our best interest in their review of Surf Farm application. City Council has expressed
clearly at every meeting their only concern is meeting required number of Element units
to avoid penalties. But the increased number of units they recently approved in Fashion
Island area and Airport area will meet Element requirements without any housing on
NBGC.
Surf Farm application says 15 hole golf course on 3-8 and 10-18 will continue and not be
eliminated. To make that commitment real and binding we can demand EIR requires
land owners to submit revised Surf application with legally binding deed restriction to
preserve golf course and block future development and housing on their Mesa parcel.
EIR representative and NB planners focused on air and water pollution and tried to avoid
the long list of much more serious impacts. Until brought up in our comments there was
no mention or consideration of impacts to land use, our neighborhood, loss of popular
and well used public recreation, loss of green open space, loss of views of green open
space from Mesa and Irvine, etc. Fake surfing is high impact, has large new structures, is
completely unneeded, is private by reservation only, un-environmental, high energy
wasting, etc, all contrary to NB 's hard earned public image. It will replace irreplaceable
high public and family use of driving range, loss of green open space, loss of view of
green open space from Mesa Dr and Irvine Ave, lower property values, lower City sales
tax revenue, make embarrassing bad publicity for NB with the wild assumption that
Newport Beach and Pacific Ocean surfing is inadequate to meet demand and seven acre
surfing lagoon on Irvine Ave is needed and beneficial.
Ms Perez said Element housing is "speculative" because application for Coastal
Commission approval of housing on that parcel has "not yet" been approved. It was
dishonest to say no applications have been filed.
Please contact Coastal Commission and ask for rejection of housing and preservation of
that 14 acres of wildlife habitat, recreational open space, and Back Bay access on Mesa
parcel.. Also, a pump power failure will drain sewage from 690 units to the Back Bay.
SouthCoast@coastal.ca.gov (562) 590-5071
https://documents.coastal.ca.gov/assets/slr/guidance/2018/AppH_2018AdoptedSLRG
uidanceUpdate.pdf
subjects for EIR comments
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS TO BE EVALUATED IN THE EIR: The City
of Newport Beach has determined that all the standard environmental topics will be
included and analyzed in the EIR for the Project. • Aesthetics • Agriculture and Forest •
Air Quality • Biological Resources • Cultural Resources • Energy • Geology and Soils •
Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Hazards and Hazardous Materials • Hydrology and Water
Quality : • Land Use and Planning • Mineral Resources • Noise • Population and Housing
• Public Services • Recreation • Transportation • Tribal Cultural Resources • Utilities and
Service Systems • Wildfire
Please submit comments and requests for subjects and issues you want to be included
in EIR by Thurs Dec 5 to NB planner Joselyn Perez at perez@newportbeachca.gov
On Nov 21, 2024, at 00:57, Linda Giedt <lclemensgiedt@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi All,
Went to the meeting. Here is the Developer's webpage for the
project. https://www.nbsurfpark.com/
Please look through it, especially the FAQ section. Hilariously, the Developer has listed
multiple times that there still will be golfing. Absolutely no details on how golfing will
work without the center parcel. Website states there is no residential project attached
to this project. Additionally, the way the website reads about golfing is very strange. The
verbage they use makes it sound like holes 1,2, and 9 will still be there when referring to
the golf course. The website also states that a Greenlight vote is not required. Hmm,
how do they know that?
We were told that the slide presentation from the meeting will be made available online.
I'll look for it and forward it to everyone.
If you have not submitted any concerns on the EIR surrounding the project,
please email them to JPerez@newportbeachca.gov and should include the
name, phone number, and address of a contact person in your
response. By Dec 6th!!
THEY HAVE TO ANSWER EVERY SINGLE ONE SUBMITTED.
Several people had comments and questions which the consultant said they took notes
on and those questions/concerns would be submitted for the EIR. IDK, I didn't see
anyone furiously taking notes at the front table. Maybe the meeting was taped? If any of
you spoke, I would submit your questions/concerns again to J Perez at the email above.
There were a lot of good questions, but I would say the biggest topic of discussion was
that the Back 9 was on the Housing Element for development and that should be taken
into consideration when preparing the EIR. The response from the consultant and City
was that there is no application for the Back 9 to be developed so the EIR wouldn't be
including any impact for high density housing on that parcel when preparing the EIR for
the project. Of course, there was a lot of back and forth on that response!
I asked about how many people will be using the facility and they said there will be a per
day cap and reservations will be needed. They did not provide what that cap would be.
The place is huge. Please look at the website pictures. The site is more like a country
club. Are the reservations needed just for surfing or for all the other amenities too
(pools, fitness, yoga center, etc.)? I bet the cap is only for surfing. Additionally, if golf is
available, add those folks and cars going in and out of the Mesa Dr/Irvine Ave area.
There were many more hot button discussions. If anyone else was at the meeting and
would like to add more, please do. I'm attaching some pictures of the project that were
up in the room.
Linda
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 1:39 PM Linda Giedt <lclemensgiedt@gmail.com>
wrote:
Here is some additional FYI information about the project to know regarding
the size and the various approvals needed for the project:
Summary of this attached link on-line under Current Projects and Cases -
Snug Harbor Surf Park.
I have highlighted in red some significant changes that need to be approved
by the City Council
https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/community-
development/planning-division/current-projects-and-cases/snug-harbor-surf-park-
project
The Project includes a three-story clubhouse building, The Project also includes
a two-story athlete accommodation building
One parking lot would be located by the Irvine Avenue driveway and would
contain 207 parking spaces and one parking lot would be located toward Mesa
Drive and contain 176 parking spaces
The Project does not involve changes to the northern or southern portions of the NB
Golf Course and the existing off-site access to the golf course holes identified as the
front 6 and the back 9 would be maintained
(No information on how the operation of the front 6 and back 9 would operate with the
Surf Farm replacing holes 1,2,9.)
Required Approvals
The proposed Project would require the
following discretionary approvals from the City:
• General Plan Amendment – The Project is consistent with the existing site General
Plan Land Use designation of Parks and Recreation (PR) but requires a General Plan
Amendment to increase the current development limit of 20,000 net square feet (per
Anomaly Number 58) to 59,772 net square feet.
• Conditional Use Permit– A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required to identify
the operational characteristics of the proposed Project. In addition, the Santa Ana Heights
Specific Plan requires a CUP to allow for the construction of a building in excess of 18
feet in height.
• Modification Permit – A Modification Permit is required for the proposed Project
because the proposed retaining walls located near the intersection of Irvine Avenue and
Mesa Drive would exceed 8 feet in height.
• Major Site Development Review – The Project requires major site development
review to construct a building with an area greater than 20,000 net square feet.
The above is all in the document linked above if you want to read it.
Linda
On Tue, Nov 19, 2024 at 8:23 AM M. Smith <mws.aspenroyal@gmail.com>
wrote:
Friends and Neighbors,
Reminder for tomorrow night's public meeting regarding the, "Surf Farm/ Snug
Harbor Project Meeting" at City Hall. More details and project links are noted below
in prior emails from Linda and Carrera.
Thank you,
Mike.
Public Scoping Meeting for Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (PA2024-
0069)
Date:11/20/2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:Civic Center Community Room
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
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On Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 12:48 PM Linda Giedt
<lclemensgiedt@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks Carrera! I was getting an email ready so I will just add my info to your
email.
Some important info from the NOP link.
You can go to the meeting on November 20th to give your input/comments about
what should be included in the EIR ORyou can contact Joselyn Perez (should
include the name, phone number, and address of a contact person in your
response)
Joselyn Perez, Senior Planner
City of Newport Beach, Community Development Department
100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92660
JPerez@newportbeachca.gov
949.644.3312
The City is providing this Notice of Preparation (NOP) to solicit comments and
suggestions from public agencies, organizations, and individuals regarding:
(1) the scope and content of the EIR and
(2) the environmental issues and alternatives to be addressed in the EIR.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS TO BE EVALUATED IN THE EIR:
•
•
The City of Newport Beach has determined that all the standard environmental
topics will be included and analyzed in the EIR for the Project. • Aesthetics •
Agriculture and Forest • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Cultural Resources •
Energy • Geology and Soils • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Hazards and
Hazardous Materials • Hydrology and Water Quality ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
AND NEXT STEPS: • Land Use and Planning • Mineral Resources • Noise •
Population and Housing • Public Services • Recreation • Transportation • Tribal
Cultural Resources • Utilities and Service Systems • Wildfire
You can read in more depth about the NOP in the link provided by Carrera.
Attached is a picture of the proposed Surf Farm site. If anyone is an EIR specialist,
please let us know.
Linda
On Fri, Nov 8, 2024 at 11:05 AM Carrera Mullinax
<carreramullinax@gmail.com> wrote:
Morning All:
Here is a link to the Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meeting for the Snug
Harbor Surf Park Project Environmental Impact
Report: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/pln/CEQA_REVIEW/Snug%20Harbor
%20Surf%20Park%20Project%20(PA2024-
0069)/Notices/11072024_NOP_Snug%20Harbor%20Surf%20Park.pdf?
utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
The public Scoping Meeting is set for November 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM at
the Community Room in the Newport Beach Civic Center at 100 Civic Center
Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660.
Comments can be submitted via email to: JPerez@newportbeachca.gov and
should include the name, phone number, and address of a contact person in
your response.
Sincerely,
Carrera
On Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 6:17 PM Linda Giedt
<lclemensgiedt@gmail.com> wrote:
Ownership Labels posted to the site. These are the addresses that will get
notification about the Surf Farm. Although, we were told at the Community
Meeting 10/1 that "surf farm" would notify MORE THAN just 300 feet out. Will
they???? It would be nice to be able to see what they sent out. If anyone has
a contact to anyone on this list see if you can get a copy of the notice.
Linda
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Aston, Jeremy
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Surf Lagoon Development
Date:December 04, 2024 9:58:00 AM
Hi Jeremy,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental
Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Aston, Jeremy <jeremy.aston@hp.com>
Sent: December 01, 2024 9:52 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor Surf Lagoon Development
Mr. Perez:
I am writing to express my support for this development. The community would benefit from
this space being re-imagined into an area that enables access to additional outdoor activities
like surfing and encourage families to participate in healthy lifestyles together. Since the
pandemic, and the rise of “hybrid/work from home” phenomena, as a society, we have
diminished people’s ability to be as social as they once were. Anything that enables the
concept of “third” areas for people hang out and come together while focusing on health and
wellness as a priority is good for the residents at large.
Additionally, the current golf course has served the community well for a long time but has
fallen into significant disrepair over the past several years. As a person who was born and
raised in Newport Beach, and a senior executive of a fortune 500 company, this would provide
a huge opportunity to bring corporate functions to the area and continue to showcase the city
as a business-friendly environment promoting both productivity for conferences and a “fun
factor” to attract organizations wanting to provide incentive trips, boondoggles, etc. I would
ask the city to give this proposal serious consideration for the use of this space as it looks like
the most dynamic and best option for re-development. Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Jeremy Aston
Senior Vice President & GM
Global Services and Solutions (GSS)
jeremy.aston@hp.com
C (949) 633-2770
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Melody Jolly
Subject:RE: Opposition to Proposed Surf Park Project Due to Environmental Concerns
Date:December 04, 2024 9:56:00 AM
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Hi Melody,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental
Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Melody Jolly <jolly@taftu.edu>
Sent: December 03, 2024 3:17 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Opposition to Proposed Surf Park Project Due to Environmental Concerns
Hello Ms. Perez
I am writing to express my and the communities serious concerns regarding the proposed surf
park project in our community. While I recognize the potential for recreational and economic
benefits, the environmental impact of this development could be detrimental, particularly in
terms of noise pollution, excessive traffic, and its potential effects on the nearby Back Bay
Bird Sanctuary.
The Back Bay Bird Sanctuary is a critical habitat for numerous species of migratory birds and
other wildlife. The sanctuary provides a peaceful, undisturbed environment that supports
biodiversity and serves as a vital ecological resource for both local and migrating species.
Introducing a surf park in close proximity to this sensitive area poses significant risks,
especially in terms of noise pollution. The noise generated by the surf park’s operations—
whether from artificial waves, machinery, or large crowds—could disrupt the birds' natural
behaviors, such as feeding, mating, and nesting. This disruption can lead to increased stress
and displacement, potentially causing a decline in the sanctuary's ecosystem.
Moreover, the impact of increased traffic and human activity in the area cannot be overlooked.
As visitation increases, there is a heightened risk of pollution, both in terms of waste and
runoff into surrounding ecosystems. The construction and operation of such a facility could
introduce contaminants into the local waterways, threatening the health of aquatic life and the
overall integrity of the back bay’s environment.
Given the importance of preserving our natural habitats and the potential irreversible damage
that could be caused by this project, I urge you to reconsider the location of the surf park or
explore alternative designs that are more mindful of the environmental sensitivity of the
surrounding area. Environmental preservation should always be a priority, and it is crucial that
we maintain the integrity of the Back Bay Bird Sanctuary for future generations.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter
Sincerely,
Melody Jolly
Dean of Taft Law School
The Taft University System
3000 W. MacArthur Blvd.
Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: 714-850-4800 | 800-882-4555
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:G Stewart
Subject:RE: Snug harbor surf park
Date:December 04, 2024 10:31:00 AM
Hello Mr. Stewart,
I have received and filed your email.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: G Stewart <sg870578@gmail.com>
Sent: December 04, 2024 10:18 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug harbor surf park
Good morning my name is Greg Stewart living in CM and Newport forever.
Curious as to why the EIR doesn't address the REAL project which includes the near 700
homes?
It really seems a bit like smoke and mirrors doesn't it?
Love surfing and playing golf at this course but totally against this proposal. Let's
promote a surf park further inland, like the others, to give everyone an opportunity to surf
as we do here in Newport.
Thanks and please let me know what you think and/or call me at 714-328-0048
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Patricia Pidgeon
Subject:RE: No place for a surfing resort on Irvine + Mesa
Date:December 05, 2024 10:33:00 AM
Hi Patricia,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: Patricia Pidgeon <ppidgeon12@icloud.com>
Sent: December 04, 2024 10:25 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: No place for a surfing resort on Irvine + Mesa
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Big concern with existing traffic and noise pollution. There’s no need or space for a surfing resort, surf should be by
the beach.
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Bill Cope
Subject:RE: Surf Farm
Date:December 05, 2024 10:37:00 AM
Hi Bill,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Cope <billcopedesign@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: December 04, 2024 7:13 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Farm
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As lifelong residents of Newport Beach and close neighbor of the Newport Beach Golf Course…..
WE ADAMANTLY OPPOSE ANY NEW NEW AND DIFFERENT PROJECTS!!
Thank you!
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Matt Clark
Subject:RE: Surf Farm comments
Date:December 05, 2024 10:38:00 AM
Hi Matt,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental
Impact Report being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: Matt Clark <mattsup62@gmail.com>
Sent: December 04, 2024 3:52 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf Farm comments
Good afternoon,
I do not think that allowing the Surf Farm at the site of the NB golf course is in the best interest of
the Bayview Hts neighborhood and surrounding communities for a number of reasons.
The golf course and driving range provide an affordable option for families to get outside and get
exercise and bond together in the fresh air.
The Surf Farm is going to be too expensive for many people to utilize on a regular basis. The number
of people who can use the facility at one time will be significantly less than the current golf/driving
range. With over 6 miles of coastline and multiple world class waves to surf we do not need this
project.
The increased traffic on Birch will also be an issue to our neighborhood and surrounding areas
without any benefit to the majority of residents.
As you are aware surfing is a physically demanding sport which will further limit the number of
people in the community that will be able to participate and benefit from this project.
Taking away part of the golf course will make the remaining holes value questionable.
Thereby opening up those areas to development of multi family and affordable housing or some
other type of high impact development. The standard response from the city has been that there are
no proposals to build on the remaining holes. This may be technically true at this time but this
argument is weak at best, considering it has already come up and there have been inquiries by
developers. Building the Surf Farm will limit the options for this part of the course making
development of multi family residences more attractive and harder to argue against.
I understand that there is a requirement from the state to build more affordable housing in
Newport. There are however many better options on the north side of the Bristol/73 freeway
corridor which has many under utilized office sites that could be used for such housing. I also know
that the city has no problem altering agreements just as it did with the sound decibel map so I am
confident you could make something work.
As a lifelong surfer and having been born and raised in Newport Beach as well as a 62 year resident I
urge you to stop the development of the Surf Farm and keep the golf course as is until a better
alternative that will truly benefit the community can be found.
Sincerely Matt Clark
20111 Bayview avenue NB
949 422-4942
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Arleen Hasegawa
Subject:RE: Surfing Resort
Date:December 05, 2024 10:42:00 AM
Hi Arleen,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
-----Original Message-----
From: Arleen Hasegawa <arleen.hasegawa@gmail.com>
Sent: December 04, 2024 1:48 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surfing Resort
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Hello
My name is Arleen Hasegawa. My phone is (714) 501-1190 and my address is 2015 Windward Lane in Newport
Beach.
I am very concerned about the city’s consideration of placing a Surf Resort on Irvine Blvd. either near Bristol or
Mesa.
The 73 exit to Bristol / Campus-Irvine is already very dangerous and that’s for people who work and live here. I
would imagine that thrill seekers / vacationers / etc. would cause more accidents.
In addition, the influx of people would cause significant congestion around the area. This is a main thoroughfare to
John Wayne airport. There are lots of commercial buildings in this corridor. This resort could add more stress to the
area.
Irvine Blvd. is one of the main ways to get to the Dover Shores area. I am concerned that this would greatly impact
the quality of life in our area.
It would be like putting a Disneyland in our community.
Please tell me this is just a passing fancy and not something that the city is seriously considering.
Sincerely,
Arleen Hasegawa
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:Ron Armenta
Subject:RE: Golf course/wave pool
Date:December 05, 2024 10:43:00 AM
Hi Ron,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so it will be included in the project file.
Feel free to reach out with any questions you have on the proposed project, or the Environmental Impact Report
being prepared for the project.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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From: Ron Armenta <whileyoureaway2000@yahoo.com>
Sent: December 04, 2024 1:42 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Golf course/wave pool
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Why would you even think of replacing the golf course with a wave pool.
Every young kid learns to play golf at that golf course and seniors use it just as much.
Now you put in a wave pool that is used by a select group of people and at the same time wipe out a legacy of
golfers young and old.
I’m against the wave pool.
Ron Armenta
Long time resident and business owner in NB.
whileyoureaway2000@yahoo.com
949-874-2560
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From:Perez, Joselyn
To:M. Smith
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (PA2024-0069)
Date:December 05, 2024 5:24:00 PM
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Hi Mike,
I am in receipt of your email. I see you have a blend of comments and questions. I will save this email as a
response to the NOP. Your questions and comments will be included in the EIR as appropriate.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: M. Smith <mws.aspenroyal@gmail.com>
Sent: December 04, 2024 10:43 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (PA2024-0069)
12/4/2024 @ 10:42 am
Ms. Perez,
I wish to see the Newport Beach Golf Course (NBGC) located at 3100 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach
remain "As Is" in its current configuration. This includes but is not limited to; The Pro Shop, the Starters
Office, the Driving Range, the Original Pizza Sports Bar & Grill Restaurant, and all 18 golf holes.
I am opposed to the Snug Harbor Surf Park "Project" as presented at the 11/20/2024 EIR Scoping
Meeting. I am also concerned that if the Project is approved, thus killing off the golf course, the
owner/developer will then move forward with building 693 units as noted below. (This is cut and pasted
from the City of Newport Beach Final Adopted and Certified 6th Cycle Housing Element). As the Senior
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great length by the public with all parties in attendance at the 11/20/2024 EIR Scoping Meeting.
I have been advised that as of 12/3/2024, over 1,700 individuals have signed an online petition in
support of keeping the Golf Course. Has this been taken into account? Does this make a difference?
Is anyone or is any agency taking into account the public's wanting to keep the golf course, "As Is". Will
this be noted in the EIR?
In regards to the 11/20/2024 Scoping Meeting request for public comments and questions:
1. How will the golf course function on a day to day basis if the Project is approved?
2. Who will run the golf course? Where will it be run from?
3. When does the lease for the golf course end or renew?
4. Do you have any additional drawings or renderings that show the Project and the expected golf
course layout after the Project is completed?
5. What and where will the parking be for the golfing public if the Project is completed? Is there a map
or rendering?
6. Can you please confirm that the Owner noted on the table above is the same Owner that controls
the Project area? Is that Owner the same party that has put forward this Snug Harbor Surf Farm
"Project"?
7. Has the Owner had discussions with or submitted any documentation or application(s) to the City
for the above Map ID #'s 23, 24, 25, 26 - golf holes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
8. Has the Owner had discussions with or submitted any documentation or application(s) to the
California Coastal Commission for the above Map ID #'s 23, 24, 25, 26 - golf holes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
9. Can you confirm that the County of Orange owns and/or controls the Back 9 golf course area, holes
10-18? Do they lease that to the NBGC? When is that lease ending or renewing? Does the County have
any plans for the Back 9, holes 10-18?
10. Does the Owner or Project applicant have any documented correspondence with the County
regarding this Project and/or the Back 9 golf course area? Can you email those to me?
11. Traffic, Air Quality, Noise, Loss of Open Space, Loss of Habitat, etc. among other things should all
be addressed in the EIR.
Thank you in advance for your replies to my questions and comments. If I could ask you to please
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EIR Comments
Land Use and Planning
• We want the owners of the property to make good money. Have they considered
renegotiating with the county and management to create a better deal for themselves?
Charge us more! This way land use can stay.
• If John Wayne airport expands, will the surf lagoon need to be torn down?
Environmental Impacts
• This is a video of an owl off the 18th green, here is the link
bttps://youtube.com/shorts/JlcVJbTPe54?si=Xf4pdyDQN8yOm-Cn , this is not the project
sight, however when the front 9 had lights it was very common to see Owls and bats
flying around the second green and the 9th hole. Although the city views the proposed
project for holes 3 through 8 separate from the surf lagoon, both projects impact the
hunting grounds for the owls and bats. The loss of so much green space will lesson the
opportunity for food for these predators. How is this project going to mitigate the loss of
hunting grounds for owls, bats, hawks, coyotes and the rest.
• Estimate here on the area of holes 1, 2 and 9 is 25 of the project sight. This is the
current green space. The grass and trees cool this area down, breath in carbon exhale
oxygen. How is the project going to replace the cooling effect that the grass and trees
bring as well as the oxygen produced from the carbon? Also how about the water seeps
into the ground for holes 1,2 and 9, the surf lagoon will eliminate this. Will this impact
our water table
• The water used to irrigate the golf course is reclaimed, the water used in the surf lagoon
I assume will not be. I assume that the water is coming from the tap. The lagoon is 7
acres. Let's assume that the average depth is 4 feet. This is a huge amount of fresh
water, 28 acre feet! One acre foot is 325,851 gallons of water. We are looking at over
9.1 million gallons of fresh water to fill the lagoon. Where is this fresh water going to
come from? To put this number in context, this is the equivalence of 1 day of water use
of 22,810 residences with 4 people living in them. The amount of water to fill this lagoon
is staggering. Further let's consider the evaporation rate. I found 5mm a day is
reasonable for a pool. 5mm at 7 acres could be considered 3.5cm acre of evaporation
per day. 3.5 cm is 13.25757% of a foot. 13.25757% of 325,851 gallons is over 43,000
gallons of water that could be evaporated per day. This is the equivalent to the water
use of 108 residences with 4 people living in them per day. Where is this water coming
from? Scale my assumptions down; this is still an impact to our water supply. I didn't
consider the water use of the patrons like showering and toilet use. The evaporation
rate is not impacted by average depth.
Recreation
• The driving ranch is busy. Driving ranges are busy at other golf courses too. The
closing of the driving range at 3100 Irvine will put more pressure on other driving ranges.
How will this be mitigated?
There was also an issue with noticing. I saw a sign for the scoping meeting at the entrance of
the golf course, the meeting date was November 20th. I looked for confirmation on Newport
Beach's website for more details. I've attached a screenshot of the calendar of events. No
mention of the meeting, I thought it was canceled.
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From:Jim Auster
To:Perez, Joselyn
Cc:Jim Auster
Subject:revised, comments of impacts to be included in Surf Farm EIR
Date:December 05, 2024 7:19:00 PM
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COMMENTS ON IMPACTS AND ISSUES TO BE INCLUDED IN SURF FARM EIR
Several years ago, landowners of Newport Beach Golf Course south and center
parcels started the process of increasing income from NBGC lease for an extremely
high profit from development of high-density housing. They listed their 14 acre parcel
south of Mesa Dr on Element Housing list for 690 units that Newport Beach wants to
help meet the required number of units. Newport Beach certified that parcel’s number
of units on the Element Housing list they submitted to California State government.
NB also changed JW noise impact map overriding objections of John Wayne Airport
Land Use Commission to allow housing in 65db zone and in safety hazard zone
directly under he flight path.
To make the south parcel available for housing holes 3-8 must be eliminated with
zoning changed from Recreational Open Space to High Density Residential. To
eliminate golf course they have an elaborately planned multi-stage scheme.
First attempt to eliminate golf on center parcel was permit application by Drive Shack
golf entertainment facility withdrawn after public opposition and cost issues.
Second attempt was for similar Top Golf facility that was dropped after test drilling
found high water table that precluded lowering the grade to meet maximum structure
height below airport flight levels.
Third attempt was discussion with Costco for big box store on middle parcel
Ground water issue led to number four, Surf Farm lagoon to eliminate holes 1,2,9,
driving range, clubhouse, restaurant, golf shop, starter both, practice green, etc on
center parcel intended to make continuation of golf course operation impossible,
eliminate golf on holes 3-8, and make that parcel available for rezoning for 690 units
of high density and very high profit housing.
If golf course operation is no longer profitable or feasible, the back nine will become
available for long planned airport runway extension with noise safety and air pollution
impacts.
Surf Farm application is contradictory and mutually exclusive of landowner’s inclusion
of holes 3-8 on NB current Element Housing list. Surf Farm application falsely claims
that golf course operation on the same holes 3-8 will continue without golf facilities on
center parcel and with 690 units of high-density housing. To guarantee commitment
of Surf Farm application for continuation of golf operation the application must be
amended to include as a condition for approval the withdrawal from Element Housing
list and deed restriction to prevent future development of Mesa Dr parcel. This is
documented and not speculative with multiple high impacts to all three golf course
parcels, to the surrounding neighborhood, to Newport Beach residents and visitors
that must included, studied, resolved, and prevented by EIR.
AESTHETICS, Loss of open green space with Surf Farm development that is
completely out of place and replaces view of open green space hillside to all NB
residents from Irvine Ave and Mesa Dr with view of 10’ high retaining wall from Irvine
Ave.
TRANSPORTATION Impact on traffic from new turn off on Mesa and Irvine
RECREATION, Loss of recreation, golf, and public driving range to all OC golfers,
seniors, families, Junior Golf , children, and everyone learning to play golf is
irreplaceable. Unlimited surfing in Pacific Ocean and on Newport Beach beaches on
the other hand is always available without Surf Farm.
RECREATIONAL, California Golf Association certification of NBGC requires full 18
hole course. Scoring on 15 hole course cannot be posted to USGA for player
handicap
RECREATIONAL, Surf Farm application claims continuation of golf course but
operator of NBGC said operation without center parcel is not possible to
continue as a business with loss of holes 1,2,9, loss of 18 hole golf course,
loss of driving range, loss of practice green, loss of restaurant, ¼ mile two way
walk back and forth between holes 3-8 and holes 10-18.
RECREATION and LAND USE, continued golf course operation requires support
facilities to be replaced with unaffordable short-term investment by NBGC lessee on
limited area of back nine parcel, require landowner Orange County’s approval, and a
new modified lease.
ENERGY, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, Surf Farm will use 428 kw of electricity,
as much as 400 homes and increase greenhouse gas emissions compared to no
emissions from golf and natural surfing in the ocean.
AIR QUALITY, JWA expansion and runway extension is not speculative and will
increase air pollution from airplane exhaust to the neighborhood and residents of new
Element housing on front nine
NOISE, JWA expansion and runway extension is not speculative and will increase
noise pollution to neighborhood, Element housing on front nine, and to all Newport
Beach residents and visitors.
PUBLIC SAFETY, JWA expansion and runway extension is not speculative and will
increase safety hazard to neighborhood, Element housing on front nine, and to all
Newport Beach residents and visitors.
LAND USE AND PLANNING Surf Farm application claim that golf will continue is
false and meaningless unless EIR requires Surf Farm application is revised with
condition for removal of Mesa parcel from Housing Element list and deed restriction
required to protect that parcel from development.LAND USE AND PLANNING Impact
on adjoining Mesa parcel is not speculative. Newport Beach has conflict of interest in
this project by supporting elimination of golf course to allow 690 units of Element
Housing by approving revised JW noise map and housing that violates Airport Use
Plan over the objections of ALUC.
LAND USE AND PLANNING, Impact on elimination of golf course on center parcel
and affect to golf on adjoining Mesa parcel and north back nine parcel is not
speculative.
LAND USE AND PLANNING, Landowner requested 14acre Mesa parcel to be on
Element list for development of 690 units of housing, NB accepted that parcel on
Element list, NB certified the list, NB submitted list to CA government
LAND USE AND PLANNING, NB approved revised noise map to allow housing in
65db zone on front nine Mesa Dr parcel
LAND USE AND PLANNING Impact to adjoining parcels is not speculative and must
be reviewed by EIR. Golf course will no longer be functional and profitable to run as a
business.
LAND USE AND PLANNING With no more golf on front nine landowners will be able
to apply for rezoning and development of 690 units Element housing but end of golf
course operation will make the high cost, high risk investment to construct Surf Farm
no longer needed, construction will be canceled, and middle parcel will become
available for a more profitable development like the Costco store.
LAND USE AND PLANNING, application for housing on Mesa parcel has been
submitted to CA Coastal Commission, review of impact to that parcel from Surf Farm
development is not speculative.
LAND USE AND PLANNING If operation of golf course operation is no longer
practical it is planned by OC and is not speculative there will be Airport runway
extension or airport parking on County owned back nine north parcel that must be
studied as a direct collateral impact of Surf Farm.
LAND USE AND PLANNING impact must studied of effect on JWA of Surf Farm high
structures and housing in safety/crash zone on JW if FAA in the future requires
runway extension.
LAND USE AND PLANNING, TRANSPORTATION, Future of JW operation may be
dependent on runway extension if there is a runway overrun onto 73 or Bristol Ave
and is required by FAA but collateral effects of Surf Farm and Element housing could
prevent that, and FAA may have to close the airport. JW has shortest runway of any
commercial airport in US. If there is a runway over run onto 73 and FAA requires
extension for safety but there is a problem extending runway from collateral effects of
this project JWA could shut down
BIOLOGICAL IMPACT Loss of golf course will eliminate bird and wildlife habitat on
center parcel and on all three parcels when golf course is eliminated
POPULATION AND HOUSING, NB wants Element Housing on golf course front nine
and has conflict of interest reviewing Surf Farm application that will eliminate golf
course to develop Element hosing
POPULATION AND HOUSING, 690 Element housing units of Mesa parcel will affect
character of Bayview Heights Santa Ana Heights neighborhood
POPULATION AND HOUSING, High density Element housing and rezoning can be
extended into the entire Bayview/Santa Ana Heights community.
PUBLIC SERVICES Economic impact of loss of existing profitable golf course and
driving range business on NB economy and sales tax revenue
TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES, native tribe village on Surf Farm site will disturb
original terrain and require careful examination of all 100,000 yards of excavated
material for artifacts to make construction of Surf Farm take much longer and
economically unfeasible.
NOISE, Surf Farm will generate loud noise, cheering shouting etc day and night
PUBLIC SERVICES, NB City Council and planning staff have demonstrated a conflict
of interest in support of Surf Farm application to remove golf course operation for
Element housing on front nine holes 3-8. This prevents objective, fair, and objective
decision making in the best interest of Newport Beach residents. To correct impact of
this bias and conflict with good governmental practice EIR can recommend review of
Surf Farm EIR and other Surf Farm decisions by voters, Orange County Supervisors,
independent committee, court system, or other government entity.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE, To guarantee Surf Farm commitment
to maintain golf course operation landowner/applicants must agree to remove Mesa
parcel from Element Housing list and deed restrict that parcel from future
development as condition of Surf Farm approval
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE, Surf Farm structures and resulting
housing development must not interfere with JWA runway extension
Over 1700 have signed and commented on ipetition.com Save Newport Beach Golf
Course online petition. Please include these petition signatures and comments in EIR
comments and submissions.
https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/save-newport-beach-golf-course
Jim Auster
20401 Bayview Ave, Newport Beach CA 92660, 9706187692,
jimauster@hotmail.com
From: Kathy Torres <ktorres@arissacs.com>
Sent: December 05, 2024 6:54 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Golf Course
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Kathleen Torres
1924 Irvine Ave
Newport Beach
Dear Mr. Perez
Subject: Concerns Regarding Proposed Development Near Irvine
I am writing as a homeowner in the area surrounding Irvine Avenue to express my
concerns regarding any proposed developments, particularly a surf resort or
amusement-style attraction. I have been made aware of discussions that could
significantly impact the local community, and I feel compelled to share my perspective
on the matter.
Traffic along Irvine Avenue is already a serious issue. Drivers frequently treat the road as
if it were a freeway, creating hazardous conditions for residents. Many of us struggle to
safely enter or exit our driveways without facing aggressive driving behavior, such as
tailgating or honking. Adding a high-traffic attraction to the area would likely exacerbate
these problems and further compromise safety for those who live here.
Instead of pursuing amusement-style development, I encourage consideration of
alternative improvements that would enhance the community while minimizing
disruption. For instance, revitalizing the existing golf course into a higher-quality facility
—perhaps by upgrading from mats to proper grass tees—could provide a more
respectful and appealing amenity for residents and visitors alike.
As a homeowner on Irvine Avenue, I strongly oppose any development that would
increase congestion or diminish the quality of life for residents. I hope you will take these
concerns into account as you plan for the future of our neighborhood.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Please feel free to contact me at
[Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address] if you would like to discuss this further.
Sincerely,
Kathy Torres
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:cashwho@aol.com
Subject:RE: Surf farm
Date:December 12, 2024 8:16:00 AM
Hi Holly,
Thank you for your email. I have saved your comment so your questions can be addressed in the EIR
as appropriate.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Surf farm
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I am writing to ask about the proposed Surf Farm. I would like to know if the
proposed Surf Farm buildings will exceed the height and/or building size standards
already in place? I have heard that a very unsightly tall wall would be required that
would be along Mesa or Irvine, is that correct? If so, we would have an eyesore
instead of green open space? Would any zoning need to be changed to
accommodate the new use? I do not support any rezoning or exceptions to the
building size or height standard currently in place. I am opposed to making
modifications to existing guidelines to accommodate this facility. I am also opposed
to the change from a public golf course to this aquatic facility.
What are the water use needs for this facility? We are often encouraged to save
water, when this facility seems like it would use an exorbitant amount of water. How
much water would be needed and how often would the water need to be refilled? Is
this water coming from the Irvine Ranch Water District? What is the estimated water
usage? They are saying that they are leaving the remaining golf course in place, but
where would a pro shop or fees be paid and how would golfers get to the holes to
complete other side? Is the surfing facility open air or is it covered? If it is open,
wouldn't that make it more seasonal? Will the water also need to be heated? How will
the additional power use affect and impact the surrounding community?
Thank you for any information you can provide and consideration of my concerns.
Holly Jarvis
20341 SW Cypress Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-400-6978
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:passbar@roadrunner.com
Subject:RE: Objection to the Snug Harbor Surf Park Project at the Newport Beach Golf Club
Date:December 12, 2024 8:17:00 AM
Hi Todd,
Thank you for your email and providing your areas of concern. I have saved your comment so those
items can be addressed in the EIR as appropriate.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: passbar@roadrunner.com <passbar@roadrunner.com>
Sent: December 06, 2024 9:23 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Objection to the Snug Harbor Surf Park Project at the Newport Beach Golf Club
Dear Ms. Perez
I am writing to formally express my objection to the proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park project
at the Newport Beach Golf Club. While I appreciate the ambition to create a unique
recreational facility, I believe the development of this project would have several significant
negative impacts on the environment, and the local community.
Furthermore, I would like to highlight a particularly concerning issue: the proposed
development is situated on land that is known to be an Indian burial ground, a fact that
demands serious consideration before moving forward with any construction plans. Below I
list my concerns that should be evaluated and reviewed how this change will affect the
surrounding community.
1. Environmental Concerns:
The construction and operation of a surf park, particularly one with artificial waves,
would likely have detrimental effects on the surrounding environment. Given that the
Newport Beach area is already facing challenges related to coastal erosion, water
quality, and marine life preservation, this development could exacerbate those issues.
Artificial wave technology may disrupt local ecosystems and marine habitats,
endangering the delicate balance of local biodiversity, especially in an area that is rich
in aquatic life.
2. Impact on Local Wildlife:
The Newport Beach area is home to a wide variety of bird species, and the disruption
caused by the construction of a surf park could disturb their natural habitats. The noise
pollution from wave generators and human activity, as well as the risk of chemical
runoff from the park, could significantly harm local wildlife, particularly in sensitive
areas, like the bird sanctuary, where these species thrive.
3. Cultural and Sacred Significance:
A key concern that must be addressed is the land in question is believed to be an Indian
burial ground. This adds a deeply significant cultural and historical dimension to the
objection. The site may hold sacred value for Indigenous communities, and any
development in this area risks disturbing human remains, sacred artifacts, and other
culturally significant sites. This violation of Indigenous peoples' rights and heritage
would not only be disrespectful but could also have legal ramifications. It is essential to
respect and protect these sacred spaces in accordance with both local and federal laws
governing the treatment of burial grounds.
4. Traffic and Overcrowding:
Newport Beach is already a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and the
addition of a surf park would undoubtedly increase traffic congestion in the area. The
limited access roads to the Newport Beach Golf Club are already frequently congested,
and adding a large-scale facility for visitors would create further strain on the local
infrastructure. This could result in longer commute times, overcrowded parking lots, and
potential safety hazards for both residents and visitors.
5. Aesthetic and Cultural Concerns:
The Newport Beach Golf Club is a historic and scenic location that offers a peaceful,
nature-oriented atmosphere. The development of a commercial surf park would alter the
character of the area, replacing an open space designed for relaxation and recreation
with a high-intensity, commercialized facility. This project could detract from the local
charm, turning a beloved area into a crowded and noisy commercial space, and
negatively impacting the aesthetic appeal of the surrounding area.
6. Local Business and Community Interests:
The surf park could also harm local businesses that rely on the peaceful and scenic
nature of Newport Beach. Hotels, restaurants, and other establishments that cater to
visitors seeking a more laid-back and natural experience could see their business decline
as the surf park draws larger crowds. This may shift the local economy in ways that may
not benefit the long-term interests of the Newport Beach community.
7. Alternative Locations:
Given the potential negative impacts on the Newport Beach Golf Club, and the sacred
nature of the land, I encourage the consideration of alternative locations for the surf
park. There are other areas within the region that may be more appropriate for such a
development, with less risk of environmental harm, less strain on local infrastructure,
and fewer impacts on the surrounding community and cultural heritage.
In conclusion, while I acknowledge the value of creating new recreational opportunities, the
Snug Harbor Surf Park project at the Newport Beach Golf Club raises too many concerns
regarding the environment, local traffic, cultural sensitivity, and overall sustainability. I urge
you to reconsider this proposal and explore more sustainable and respectful options for both
the community and the natural environment.
Sincerely,
Todd Becker
2686 Riverside Drive
Costa Mesa CA 92627
From:Perez, Joselyn
To:M. Smith
Subject:RE: Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (PA2024-0069)
Date:December 12, 2024 8:18:00 AM
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Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: M. Smith <mws.aspenroyal@gmail.com>
Sent: December 06, 2024 12:27 PM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Re: Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (PA2024-0069)
12/6/2024 @ 12:27 pm
Ms. Perez,
Thank you for our meeting today, with you, Linda and myself at City Hall.
I would like to add this to the NOP's comments: Please have and include a very detailed pedestrian
circulation plan for the Project.
Mike
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Hi Mike,
I am in receipt of your email. I see you have a blend of comments and questions. I will save this email as a
response to the NOP. Your questions and comments will be included in the EIR as appropriate.
Sincerely,
Joselyn Perez
Senior Planner
Community Development
Department
Office: 949-644-3312
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
From: M. Smith <mws.aspenroyal@gmail.com>
Sent: December 04, 2024 10:43 AM
To: Perez, Joselyn <JPerez@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Snug Harbor Surf Park Project (PA2024-0069)
12/4/2024 @ 10:42 am
Ms. Perez,
I wish to see the Newport Beach Golf Course (NBGC) located at 3100 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach
remain "As Is" in its current configuration. This includes but is not limited to; The Pro Shop, the Starters
Office, the Driving Range, the Original Pizza Sports Bar & Grill Restaurant, and all 18 golf holes.
I am opposed to the Snug Harbor Surf Park "Project" as presented at the 11/20/2024 EIR Scoping
Meeting. I am also concerned that if the Project is approved, thus killing off the golf course, the
owner/developer will then move forward with building 693 units as noted below. (This is cut and pasted
from the City of Newport Beach Final Adopted and Certified 6th Cycle Housing Element). As the Senior
Planner, I know you, the EIR consultants and Mr. Jaime Murillo are aware of this as it was discussed at
great length by the public with all parties in attendance at the 11/20/2024 EIR Scoping Meeting.
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I have been advised that as of 12/3/2024, over 1,700 individuals have signed an online petition in
support of keeping the Golf Course. Has this been taken into account? Does this make a difference?
Is anyone or is any agency taking into account the public's wanting to keep the golf course, "As Is". Will
this be noted in the EIR?
In regards to the 11/20/2024 Scoping Meeting request for public comments and questions:
1. How will the golf course function on a day to day basis if the Project is approved?
2. Who will run the golf course? Where will it be run from?
3. When does the lease for the golf course end or renew?
4. Do you have any additional drawings or renderings that show the Project and the expected golf
course layout after the Project is completed?
5. What and where will the parking be for the golfing public if the Project is completed? Is there a map
or rendering?
6. Can you please confirm that the Owner noted on the table above is the same Owner that controls
the Project area? Is that Owner the same party that has put forward this Snug Harbor Surf Farm
"Project"?
7. Has the Owner had discussions with or submitted any documentation or application(s) to the City
for the above Map ID #'s 23, 24, 25, 26 - golf holes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
8. Has the Owner had discussions with or submitted any documentation or application(s) to the
California Coastal Commission for the above Map ID #'s 23, 24, 25, 26 - golf holes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
9. Can you confirm that the County of Orange owns and/or controls the Back 9 golf course area, holes
10-18? Do they lease that to the NBGC? When is that lease ending or renewing? Does the County have
any plans for the Back 9, holes 10-18?
10. Does the Owner or Project applicant have any documented correspondence with the County
regarding this Project and/or the Back 9 golf course area? Can you email those to me?
11. Traffic, Air Quality, Noise, Loss of Open Space, Loss of Habitat, etc. among other things should all
be addressed in the EIR.
Thank you in advance for your replies to my questions and comments. If I could ask you to please
simply reply after each question or comment, it would help to keep things organized when reviewing,
etc.
Mike Smith
City of Newport Beach
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From:Dana
To:Perez, Joselyn
Subject:Surf park
Date:December 09, 2024 1:05:55 PM
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I was given your name to write my concerns and my husband‘s about the proposed surf park going in off Irvine
Avenue. We are totally against this. I don’t know if there’s a petition to sign. Irvine Avenue is crowded as is, the
traffic is ridiculous and this will just make it worse. Additionally, we are so lucky to have such lovely beaches here
that’s what makes people come to our city, why do we need a surf park when we have the beautiful ocean and
beaches just a couple miles away. Also, this golf course is perfect for people in the area wanting to Play a little golf
at not an expensive price. It’s been there for a very long time and it would be very sad to see it go, even half if it.
But my main concern is the traffic it would bring in. We already have the airplanes to deal with. We don’t need
more traffic and visitors in that location. Please let me know if there’s some petition we need to sign to object to
this
Thank you
Dana and Benoit Courcelle
318 vista baya
Costa Mesa ca 92627
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