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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PIER'IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
FOR
GERALD L. THOMPSON
CORONA DEL MAR
PREPARED BY
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOUNDATION
NEWPORT BEACH
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PRIVATE PIER IMPROVEMENT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BY
CITY OF.NEWPORT BEACH
1. Location
The proposed project is located within the corporate limits
of the City of Newport Beach -- Block C33, Lots 7 and 8.
2. Project Description
The work consists of removing an existing pier and replacing
with a pier of a different configuration.
3. Purpose of Project
To protect west side of residence from destructive wave and
high tide action similar to that which smashed two windows in
January 1974.
4. Basis for Negative Declaration
The proposed project has been reviewed in conjunction with
Sections 15081, 15082, and 15083, Chapter 3, "Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970," Division 6, Title 14, California Administrative
Code. The project does not conflict with the environmental
goals and plans of the community; it does not have any adverse
effect on animal or plant life, air quality, water quality,
aesthetics, ambient noise, geologic hazards, groundwater_, or
human resources. There will be no long-term secondary consd-
quences arising from the minor short-term effects of the pro-
ject. Review of the criteria set forth in the above noted
sections indicates that the proposed project will not have a
significant environmental impact. A copy of the informational
fact sheet is attached for reference.
PRIVATE PIER IMPROVEMENT
FACT SHEET
TO DETERMINE. IF PROJECT HAS A SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT
A. Project Description and Purpose
This project will provide for removing an existing pier adjoining
a dwelling at 2701 Shell Street, Corona del Mar, and constructing
.a new pier of a different configuration. The new pier will con-
nect with one serving the adjacent dwelling. Both dwellings are
owned by Mr. Gerald L. Thompson, who plans to join them to form
a single residence. These properties are legally designated as
Block C33, lots 7, 8, 14, and 15.
The new pier will be constructed of wood, with metal protective
railing. Most pilings will be driven by drop hammer; a few will
be secured to existing rocks according to accepted practice.
The purpose of the project is to protect the west side of the
residence on lot 15 from destructive wave and high tide action
similar to that which smashed two windows in January 1974.
B. Conformance with City's General Plan
This project conforms with the City's General Plan.
C. Land Use
Existing land use adjacent to the project is residential with
similar pier facilities. The project does not represent a change
in land use, but a replacement by an identical land use. There
will be no occupancy on the pier, no mooring of boats, no dis-
charge of waste materials.
D. Human Resources
This project will not require relocation of any persons.
E. Aesthetics
The pier will be constructed of wood and designed to harmonize
with surrounding homes and structures. Discreet areas of seasonal
color will be provided by appropriate vegetation in planters. As
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viewed from the water, there will be no windscreen to detract
from the utilitarian continuity of pier and residence.
F. Vegetation and Animal Life
The current design is an alternate to a previously -proposed bulk-
head. The latter was discarded because it would have interfered
with the marine biota. The current design consists of a pier on
piles to allow for the free flow of water among the piles and
rocks. This relatively undisturbed habitat should allow the native
marine invertebrates to thrive as they do now.
G. Erosion and Siltation
The nature of the bottom will require driving new pier piles by
drop hammer, thereby eliminating the temporary turbidity associ-
ated with other pile -driving methods.
H. Geologic Resources .
The project lies in an area of possible ground shaking, which
is not a significant geologic hazard. Grading will not be re-
quired.
I. Groundwater
There will be no effect on groundwater.
J. Noise
The new pier is a modification of an existing structure. There
should be no change in ambient noise, except temporarily during
construction (use of drop hammer to drive piles, carpentry noises,
etc.).
K. Air Resources
The project will not increase or decrease ambient air quality.
L. Water Resources
The proposed project will not affect the water resources in the
area.
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M. Secondary Consequences
The project will not have any secondary consequences arising
from the minor primary consequences related to the project.
N. Short -Term Impacts
The only short-term impacts are those associated with any con-
struction. These impacts are not considered to have a signifi-
cant effect on the environment.
0. Summary
This project does not appear to have a significant effect on
the environment.
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