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Home My WebLink About1201 Bayside DriveFOR FILING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF &TATE , (Pursuant to Goyornr,nt Codo Section 113E0.1) 52 • —L1.- An•,EITnI:- P. NOTICI: Or DDTEItKLUATION • TO: Q Secretary for Resources FROM: (Lead Agency) 1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311 throw' • Sacramento, 'California ,95814 C// ( 671 ELF ro✓f Sea b .-r;7 P. Der/ / County Clerk County of (pon 9 e • SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 • or 21152 of the Public Resources Code Project Title �aib/ enc ; e fI.'er79 ne • State Clearinghouse `umber (If submi%teVto. State Clearinghouse Contact Person Telephone Number Project Location 9 f , / /� /,� 0 ( Rot/ / GI'� /J(L.. lc41..pr Brae Project Description. ( / /p/a/✓I7enQ *cc ✓ or • apt0• /accseen/ d� /Y//aterra // a g odd J coos!/ ev/,E/reac�3 7zv • S7a/gel/ea/leW •• This is to advise that the 0/76 / -&uin vT /Seac `1 Le .,/ Agency has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: 1. The project has been approved by the Lead' Agency. disapproved 2. The projectwill have a•significant effect on the environment'. AYwill not 3. E7 An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 47 A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the pry visions of CEQA. A copy of the Negative Declaration is attached. Date Received for Filing Signature �I r • ele/.nrZ /-Yd/ nnnsT O tr..„( ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF BULKHEAD AT 1201-1325 BAYSIDE DRIVE BY THE IRVINE COMPANY SEPTEMBER, 1976 I. LOCATION The project site is located at 1201-1325 Bayside Drive in the City of Newport Beach, California. The surrounding areas are residential structures to the north, using the subject bulkhead as support for existing patios; California Recreation Yacht Basin to the west; .across the channel to the south are residential structures on Balboa Island; and easterly is the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Basin. II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The work required is to replace the sand at the toe of the bulkhead which may have been slowly eroded by tidal action or maintenance dredging in the past. It is the opinion of the Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering consultants for the project that• unless this work is completed in accordance with their recommendations and specifications in a timely manner, the possi- bility of partial or total failure of the subject structural complex could be imminent, thereby endangering the health, safety and welfare of the general public. III. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT To provide structural support with a minimum factor of safety at toe of existing bulkhead (strengthening the toe of the bulkhead to minimize the possibility of the sheet piles rotating away from the land fill) in order to better protect adjacent structures, boats, slips, and human life or limb. IV. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT A. Land Resources - This project will not require the use of any additional land. B. Human Resources - There will be no effects on human resources caused by the project. C. Air Resources - This project will not increase or decrease the total volume of vehicle emissions in this air -quality region. D. Geologic Hazards - There are no known significant geologic hazards within the area encompassed by the project. E. •Flooding, Erosion and Siltation - Due to the nature of this project, flooding and erosion are not a consideration. Siltation will be controlled during placement through the use of spreader spoon at the end of the discharge line. F. Groundwater - Due to the nature of this project, groundwater is not a consideration. There are no known fresh water aquifers in the area of the project. The nature of the construction is such that conta- mination or blockage of aquifers will not occur. G. Noise Level - Construction of the project will not alter the ambient noise levels for the surrounding area. During construction, noise levels may rise due to operations which are necessary to construct the project; however, these operations will be limited to the working hours to create the minimum of disturbance to neighboring residential. The operations will cease upon,completion of the project. H. Vegetation and Animal Life - The proposed sand fill area is devoid of algae and eel grass and lacks evidence of significant molluscan population. (See attached Marine Biological Consultants, Inc. report). I. Short Term -Impacts - The only short term impacts anticipated are those associated with any similar construction project. They are such items as noise during construction and turbity during sand placement which will be controlled as explained in Paragraph E. These impacts should not have a significant effect on the environment. J. Long Term Impacts - The project will provide a much needed beneficial long term impact in that it will protect the health, safety and welfare of persons in the vicinity of the project as well as possible providing additional beneficial results by protecting the economic and natural resources that would havetobe expended if the existing structure fails. K. Summary - The project does not appear to have a significant effect on the environment. V. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION The proposed project has been reviewed in conjunction with Sections 15081 and 15082 of Article 7, Chapter 3 (Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970), Title 14, Division 6 of the California Administrative Code. Comparison with the criteria set forth in the above sections indicates that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact. PREPARED BY: ROBERT WILIAM, FJ2OSJ & ASSOCIATES for ROBERT �GJ.BEIN, Registered Civil Engineer #12758 FOR JOSEPH MC rSRTHY, Project a •gn r L.--''THE IRVINE COMPANY 550 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92663 September, 1976 Marine Biological Consultants, inc. 1 September 1976 Mr. Joseph McCarthy The Irvine Company Multifamily Division 500 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92663 RE: Biological Reconnaissance of Balboa Channel 31 August 1976 Dear Mr. McCarthy: A biological reconnaissance of a proposed sand fill site was made on 31 August 1976 by personnel of Marine. Biological Consultants, Inc., at the request of the Irvine Company. The site occupies the southeastern edge of the Balboa Channel adjacent to 1201-1325 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. The area canbe characterized as a sandy intertidal area whose upper tidal levels are represented by an existing concrete bulkhead running the length of the site. The base of the existing bulkhead was approximately one foot above Mean Lower Low Water. The bulkhead structure was nearly devoid of encrusting organisms usually associated with similar structures elsewhere in Newport Bay. The mussels (Mytilus edulis), sea squirts (Styela sp. ), barnacles (Balanus sp. and Chthamalus sp.) and their associated encrusting growths, while obvious on adjacent docks, were absent on the bulkhead. The remaining portion of the area which would be affected by the proposed sand fill operation is largely below MLLW, with relatively small portions being exposed by outgoing tides. The fauna at the base of the bulkhead and seaward reflects a benthic rather than an intertidal community. The silty sand bottom was covered by athin mat of filamentous algae and tube dwelling organisms, typical of local shallow water embayments. The tube dwelling isopod crustacean, Leptochelia sp., was the domi- nant member of the community. Polychaete annelids of the families 947 Newhall Street, Costa Mesa, California 92627 • (714) 645-5280 Mr. Joseph McCarthy The Irvine Company 1 September 1976 Page 2. Capitellidae and Spionidae were expectedly abundant as were caprellid and gammarid amphipods. A lack of shell debris in the sediment implies that the area does not support a substantial molluscan population. Large algae or• marine grasses (e.g., Zostera marina eel grass) typically encountered in Newport Bay were not observed at the study site. Overall, the area subject to coverage by the sand fill operation was essentially typical of shallow benthic areas of southern California ern- bayments. Since the area was devoid of algae and eel grass and lacked evidence of significant molluscan populations, the area should be con- sidered as one upon which, a sand fill operation would have only a minor and temporary adverse environmental impact. The pre-existing com- munity should become re-established in a relatively short time. Cordially, • MARINE BIOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS, INC. drool ve. JU-fi�.ac Bruce R. ' Benedict Senior Marine Biologist BRB/vw Marine Biological Consultants, Inc. 947 Newhall Street, Costa Mcsa, California 92627 • MARINE DEPARTMENT September 13, 1976 ITEM NO.: G-4 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Marine Department SUBJECT: HARBOR PERMIT APPLICATION NUMBER 101-104 BY THE IRVINE CO. TO MAINTENANCE DREDGE AND PLACE MATERIAL AGAINST BULKHEADS AT 1201-1325 BAYSIDE DRIVE RECOMMENDATION If desired, approve the Harbor Permit subject to 1) the approval of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2) The Irvine Company provide for the continued surveilance of the existing bulkheads and 3) The Irvine Company provide for continued maintenance of dredging and bulkhead support. DISCUSSION This application is for maintenance dredging of 1,000 cubic yards of material from beneath slips with the material to be placed against adjacent bulkhead for stabilization. The blanket maintenance dredging permit obtained from the Corps of Engineers limits dredging to 100 cubic yards with the material disposed of at sea. Because this project exceeds the 100 cubic yard limit and the material is to be disposed within Newportilay, a separate permit is required from the Corps of Engineers. City Council approval is required prior to submittal to the Corps of Engineers. The Irvine Company has performed maintenance dredging in this area within the past five years, however the spoils from that operation were hauled to sea. A recent survey of bulkhead lengths has revealed some shallow depth panels which could be seriously jeopardized by additional removal of material. The project, if approved, will provide for adequate depth for the mooring of boats and will provide protection for the bulkhead. To satisfy City requirements, as well as State and Federal permit agencies, for a project of this scope, The Irvine Company has performed certain surveys and tests in the dredge zone. Based on these tests a Negative Declaration has been prepared and approved by the Environmental Affairs Committee, a copy of which is attached. • • PAGE TWO APPLICANT: THE IRVINE COMPANY This project has been reviewed by the Public Works Department, their opinion being that the existing bulkhead must have support and this project will provide some support. Conditions 2) and 3) are suggested in view of the bulkhead depth, the upland development dependent on the bulkhead and the need to assure that any future parties involved are made aware of the concerns regarding dredging in this area. D. HARSHBARGER, DIRECTOR MARINE DEPARTMENT Glen E. We den Tidelands Administrator GEW:ts Attachment CITY OF NEIORT BEACH HARBOR APPLICATION N0. + q,So' 1'83 . 3,83' ., 583 • " • AUF. REC. CO; 'r i t) tie Applicant:• The Irvine Company 1J'ob Address: 1201-1325 Bayside Dr. Contractor: Shelimaker ate: 7-29-76 Y +ro LOUG NEW PIE¢• Pic PERK VICINITY SKETCU Oct, NEWPORT I34Y, CALI F SCALE IN MILES l 1 .5 I O PRE 0 WEST JsuY Z EAST J E1tY MOTES: ELEVATIQFSS ON SEGTIO{J A. -A P•e. EXp2ESsED IN FEET BELONI&) AND A6oVEC+) M•EAIJ I.oIE2 LOW WATEE. WAREOR LILIES AZ& ESTABLISED IIJ. I'^.: `TH16 Settle:4D OF THE HARBOR. ` SOIL ANALYSIS TCSr LOCATIONS \.1 1' a rig • September 13, 1976 MARINE DEPARTMENT ITEM NO.: G-4 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Marine Department SUBJECT: HARBOR MAINTENANCE IDREDGE T IAND INUMBERON I04 IY HE IRVINE CO. TO PLACEMATERIALAGANSTBULKHEADSAT 1201-1325 BAYSIDE DRIVE RECOMMENDATION If desired, approve the Harbor Permit subject to 1) the approval of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, 2) The Irvine Company provide for the continued surveilance of the existing bulkheads and 3) The Irvine Company provide for continued maintenance of dredging and bulkhead support. DISCUSSION This application is for maintenance dredging of 1,000 cubic yards of material from beneath slips with the material to be placed against adjacent bulkhead for stabilization. The blanket maintenance dredging permit obtained from the Corps of Engineers limits dredging to 100 cubic yards with the material disposed of at sea. Because this project exceeds the 100 cubic yard limit and the material is to be disposed within Newport Bay, a separate permit is required from the Corps of Engineers. City Council approval is required prior to submittal to the Corps of Engineers. The Irvine Company has performed maintenance dredging in this area within the past five years, however the spoils from that operation were hauled to sea. A recent survey of bulkhead lengths has revealed some shallow depth panels which could be seriously jeopardized by additional removal of material. The project, if approved, will provide for adequate depth for the mooring of boats and will provide protection for the bulkhead. To satisfy City requirements, as well as State and Federal permit agencies, for a project of this scope, The Irvine Company has performed certain surveys and tests in the dredge zone. Based on these tests a Negative Declaration has been prepared and approved by the Environmental Affairs Committee, a copy of which is attached. • f� PAGE TWO APPLICANT: THE IRVINE COMPANY This project has been reviewed by the Public Works Department, their opinion being that the existing bulkhead must have support and this project will provide some support. Conditions 2) and 3) are suggested in view of the bulkhead depth, the upland development dependent on the bulkhead and the need to assure that any future parties involved are made aware of the concerns regarding dredging in this area. D. HARSHBARGER, DIRECTOR MARINE DEPARTMENT Glen E. We den Tidelands Administrator GEW:ts Attachment PATIO • iSTM.lo'PNL 12' i, 10' 14' N ' „;CALIF. REC. co, r ic) . CITY OF NEWT BEACH HARBOR APPLICATI/I/ NO. .= JEW WO,e.t . ALL ELSE IS EXISTING. 19•5t SECriou A -A. µr,6. 1 a,00 i 02 OLEO .REWMTIQL. i 0.7o'cAYE) 183 . •;; • 333' • p.83' . tte ks \.1 7Z,4 C / ra' C. PA PALS VICINITY SKETCH �ce'4N NEWfORT SAY, CALI F SCALE IN MILES 1 , ►5 t 11° PROJECT WEST JaUUY z 51 ICAST JE5 Y ♦`TOTES; ELEVATIOIL5 OP SECTIOM A -A 'Ca axpgESSEC MI FEET BELOW&) AND Amove *) MEAN ,Lo UEt LoW WATER• NARSOR LILIES ACE ESTABLISED lu. '4THIS SEGTIo10'OF'THL HARp:OR. • = SOIL ANALYSIS TCbr LOCATIONS Applicant:• The Irvine Company .Address: 1201-1325 Bayside Dr.' ''A Contractor: Shellmaker i5,Date: 7-29-76