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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM2002-0094I OC)- 117/5 STAIE OF CALIFORNIA - NATURAL RESOURCES AGrNCY EDMUND G. BROWN, JR., Govem... CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION South Coast Area Office 200 Occangale, Suite 1000 I.ong Beach, CA 90802-4302 January 21, 2014 (562) 590-5071 1 DOANE ADDRESS CORRECTED] Mi. Chris Miller City ofNewport Bcach/Division ofl-Imbor Resources 829 Harbor Island Di ive Newport Beach. CA 92660 Subject: Call d it ion Coal p I i an cc — Coasta I Development Per, ill it 5-06-117 & Conformance Nvith Consistency Certification CC -031-06 - DREDGING Dear Mi. Millet: Commission staff has received hiformation submitted as evidence ofcompliance with Coastal Developitwin Perini( 5-06. 117, and/or as evidence of confalmance with Consistency Certifications CC -031-06 for (Ile following sites in the City of Newport Beach: A linn, Site Address Besth Oe,.,a Cunittlaflve ri�l,00, Pooerat C..'roeta, Dik'..1 Es,00al Total' for 2014 betoee. 15 - 30 Feet Eelgrass, stovev or,' (a�,ds) Qly' (co,do fdisp.,al DaOliaatian "; flo."annoi Caulerpe Surv�v D,taAi,,ira.s!' Philip Doace 1302 — 13 16 East Balboa Boole, ta d 723 0 No ral,ras., So. vey 10/2.1/20 13 (Espires 3/l/20 H); C.olegoo sarvey 10/28/2013 (E�,Pires 1/28/2014'1 Uta Fa ... sov., It Trast 17 13 Erot Bey Avenue 75 0 No Edgmss Sarvey 10/25/2013 (E.phas 3/l/1014); Coolarro, stave, 10/28/1013 (Espires 1/28/20 14) Sub-otal 798 0 Ycqr4o.date total 798 0 798 Commission staff have reviewed the information submitted and determined that the above referenced dredging events conform with Consistenc% Certifications CC -03 1-06 and the Special Conditions ofCoastal Development Permit 5-06-117. please note that the eclgiass and Caulerpa bixitulia surveys completed are only valid for a limited time period and that additional Surveys Must be completed and submitted to Commission stafffor review if the dred.-in.- and beach nourishment events listed above do not continence prior to expiration of the initial survey. In addition, please note that this militarization Shall e . Mar -A 31, 1014 and that all authorized work raust be completed prior to that date. Please be advised that out), tire projects described in the materials SLibrailted for the sites listed above have been found to conform with Consistency Cei(ificalion CC -03 1-06 and/or confounn with the ternis and conditions of Coastal Development Permit 5-06-117. Any change in the projects may cause thern to lose their status as consistent with CC -03 1-06 andlor CDP 5-06-117. This certification is based oil iruniniation provided by (he recipient of this letter. If, at a later date, (his information is found to be incorrect or incomplete, this letter will become invalid, and any development occurring at that turae unit cease until a new determination regarding conformance with CC -03 1-06 and/or CDP 5-06-11 7� is obtained. If you have any questions, please contact are at (562) 590-5071 or Mi. Mark Delaplaine at (415) 904-5200. Sincerely, Karl Schwing Supervisor, Regulation & Planning, Orange County Area Cc: Mi. Pylaik Delaplainc, California Coastal Commission Mi. Andrevs, Wench, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (via crartil only) Not to EXceed 1,000 cubic yards per dredging air(] beach disposal event Not to Exceed 1,000 cubic yards per dredging and off -shore disposal event Not to 1-I.xcecd 20,000 Cubic yards per year If"Yes" their ifeelgrass is present between 15-30 feet front the proposed dredge material disposal frottmint (in any direction), their monitoring ofthe site For potential eegrass impacts froin disposal operations shall be required. .. All celgrass survey/mapping efforts must be completed during (lie active groolli phase for the vegetation (typically March through October) and shall be valid lot a period of 120 days With (Ile MCP6011 01SUrveys completed in Aligns( - October. A survey completed in August - October shall be valid until the resumption ofactive gi ovvth (i.e., March D. " CHLIel-pa olNif0lia StWVCyS are Valid for 90 days fro]" (line OfSlarvey '��7 "�� -Ii' Heilibl, Leta Farnsworth 1713 East Bay Avenue Newport Beach, California 92661 Dear Ms. Farnsworth: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 915 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 January 28, 2014 10�- 1-115 I am responding to your request (File No, SPL -2014-0001 8 -SME) dated December 27, 2013, for a Department of the Army Permit to conduct dredging in and discharge dredged material into navigable waters of the United States, in association with the 1713 East Bay Avenue Dredging Project. The proposed work would take place in Newport Bay within the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California (Figures I and 2). Based on the information you have provided, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has determined your proposed activity complies with the terms and conditions of Regional General Permit (RGP) No. 54. As long as you comply with the general permit conditions of RGP No. 54, an individual permit is not required. Specifically, you are authorized to conduct the following regulated activities: 1. Dredge up to approximately 75 cubic yards of sediment from approximately 0.008 acre of non -wetland waters of the United States using a six-inch hydraulic suction (Figure 2) and 2. Discharge up to approximately 75 cubic yards of the dredged sediment onto the adjacent beach below the High Tide Line, temporarily impacting approximately 0. 0 16 acre of non - wetland waters of the United States (Figure 2). Furthermore, you must comply with the following non -discretionary Special Conditions: 1. This letter of verification is valid through March 31, 2014. 2. A new pre -construction Caulerpa (Caulerpa taxifolia) survey shall be conducted in accordance with the Caulerpa Control Protocol (http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/publications/habitat/caulerpo�_taxifolia/eaulerpa co ntrol_protoco1_4_.pd0 and submitted to the Corps Regulatory Division before project -related activities cornmence. Furthermore, if work commences after March 1, 2014, a new pre - construction eelgrass (Zostera marina) survey shall be conducted in accordance with the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy (htip://wNvw.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/publications/habitat/califomia eelgrass mitigation/ eelpolrevI I final.pdo and submitted to the Corps Regulatory Division before pr _' ct-related c3e 2 activities commence. No work shall be conducted until a Notice to Proceed is issued by the Corps Regulatory Division. Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. Section 800.13, in the event of any discoveries during dredging of either human remains, archeological deposits, or any other type of historic property, the Permittee shall notify the Corps' Archeology Staff within twenty-four (24) hours (Steve Dibble at 213-452-3849 or John Killeen at 213-452-3861). The Permittee shall immediately suspend all work in any area(s) where potential cultural resources are discovered. The Pertnittee shall not resume construction in the area surrounding the potential cultural resources until the Corps Regulatory Division re -authorizes project activities, per 36 C.F.R. Section 800.13. 4. Within 45 calendar days of completion of authorizedwork in waters of the United States, the Permittee shall submit to the Corps Regulatory Division a post -project implementation memo indicating the date authorized impacts to waters of the United States ceased. A general permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges. Also, it does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others or authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project. Furthermore, it does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, State, or local authorizations required by law. Thank you for participating in the regulatory prograrn. If you have any questions, contact Stephen Estes at 213-452-3660 or via e-mail at Stophen.M.Estesgusace.arrny.mil. Please help me to evaluate and improve the regulatory experience for others by completing the customer survey form at http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/em apex/f?p=--regulatory survey. Sincerely, Corice J. Ff Chief, Orange and Riverside Counties Section South Coast Branch Enclosures MY OF NEwr,)RT BERCH CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH 0, iPKMRT 5 <- MY SAY Jrf 'E" JETTY t.ICINITY MSP WPM MY. otwMR ID t"� 3 Li 0 .57 191 �'k/l 4-f) 4, -54o.X vrfA ;0111 -SIQ L "� I LE 1 0' EMT SE'M SOUNDINGS ARE EXPRESSED IN FEET ELE'lPTIONS BASED ON MEAN LOWER 9, Yrr%4 o 1-1) zo� 76-�Lk DENOTE WATER. 17t ev� PLAN VIEW, I 7 /,S /a /-5 I I iv; Walters, Lisa I 0q- 1-) 13 From: Mark Sites< mark 1 sites@yahoo. com> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7:02 AM To: Walters, Lisa; Stephen M SPL Estes Subject: Re: Request for Additional Information for the 1713 East Bay Avenue Dredging Project (Corps File No. SPL -2014 -00018 -SME) (UNCLASSIFIED) Lisa, In response to Steve's request for a contact person for the "Leta Farnsworth Trust", No. SPL -2014 -00018 -SME: Leta Farnsworth is the applicant, and her address is 1713 East Bay Ave. Mark On Jan 15, 2014, at 8:23 AM, "Walters, Lisa" <LWA!ttrs@ > wrote: > Please read below. > ----- Original Message ----- >From: Estes, Stephen M SPI-Lm&lto-,Step� �.MEstes �usacea�'Il rm m • Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 8:17 AM • To: Wa Ite rs, Lisa • Subject: Request for Additional Information for the 1713 East Bay Avenue Dredging Project (Corps File No. SPL -2014- 00018 -SME) (UNCLASSIFIED) • Classification: UNCLASSIFIED • Caveats: NONE > Hi Lisa, > This request for additional information is in regards to the 1713 East Bay Avenue Dredging Project (Corps File No. SPL - 2014 -00018 -SME). Please provide a point of contact at the Leta Farnsworth Trust who would serve as the applicant. Please submit this information by February 14, 2014 or let me know if you need more time. Due to workload considerations, we would need to withdraw the application if we do not hear back from you by that date. > Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. • Thank you, • Steve >Stephen M. Estes * Project Manager/Biologist * Regulatory Division, Los Angeles District * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers * 915 Wilshire Boulevard * Los Angeles, California 90017-3401 * 213-452-3660 (Office) * 213-452-4196 (FAX) * step > Classification: UNCLASSIFIED > Caveats: NONE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Public Works Department Harbor Resources Division December 19, 2013 - j7d California Coastal Commission Attn: Karl Schwing 200 Oceangate, STE 1000 Long Beach, CA 90802-4416 Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Corice Farrar 915 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90017 Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Attn: Adam Fischer 3737 Main Street, STE 500 Riverside, CA 92501-3348 RE: Regional General Permit No. 54 - Dredging Application Submittals Enclosed is the recent monthly batch of dredging applications for your approval, per the California Coastal Commission Permit 5-06-117 & Federal Consistency Certification CC -031-06, the Army Corps of Engineers Permit No. 54 (File No. 200501233 -DPS) and the Regional Water Quality Control Board General Certification Permit, $77 Regional Water Board check included for each application. All of these applications have been checked for accuracy and completeness as evidenced by the attached Dredging Application City Checklist. Thank you for your time in reviewing these applications. Please do* not hesitate to contact this office with comments or questions, 949-644-3044. Leta Farnsworth Trust 1713 E.. Bay Ave., Newport Beach Sincerely, br-� (Ju-)OkAj� Lisa Walters City Hall C 100 Civic Center Drive D Post Office Box 1768 Newport Beach, California 92658-8915: www.newportbeachca.gov (949) 644-3001 ApplicantName: HARBOR RESOURCES DIVISION 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 644-3034. Fax (949) 72M589 www.newDortbeachca.Lyov/harborresources DREDGING APPLICATION CITY CHECKLIST Project Site Address: \1 i �5 M Applicant address, phone number R41 Irl I rQ4 EV -4 Agent & Contractor name, address, phone number (if applicable) Project site address Assessor's parcel number Dredge site latitude and longitude Disposal site: Beach disposal latitude and longitude Ocean disposal LA -3 Purpose and fmal goal of dredging Method of dredging. Vessel and equipment description. Vessel(s) Captain, Dredging & Disposal Inspector Cubic yards dredged and disposed ( must be less than 1,000 cy.) Area impacted (in acres) If beach disposal, linear feet of affected beach area Dredging and Disposal Operations Schedule Scaled drawings (plan view and cross sectional view) 9 Site address 10 Location within the Harbor 829 Harbor Island Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 PH: (949) 644-3034 FX: (949) 723-0589 oWebsite: www.newport-beach.ca.us/HBR/ DredgingApplication City Checklist Page 2 Location of existing dock structures Location of existing dock structures on adjacent properties Location of Bulkhead, Pierhead and Project Lines Dredge depth (limited to -7 MLLW with a V allowable overdraft) Photo(s) of dredge and disposal areas at low tide (including 30' buffer area) Eelgrass Survey Survey for presence of celgrass within 30' of the entire project area Yes No Eelgrass within 15' of entire project area. Project no permitted. If ocean disposal and eelgrass is located greater than 15' from the project area, then no further monitoring required If heach disposal and eelgrass is not located within 30' of the project area, then no further monitoring is required If heach disposal and eelgrass is located between 15' and 30' from the project area, then pre- and post -monitoring is required Pre -monitoring survey attached El Post -monitoring survey attached. Date submitted: Eelgrass Stamp Caulerpa Survey Survey for Caulerpa within 30' of the entire project area Grain Size Analysis (1) sample per V4acre and / or at least (1) sample at dredge site and (1) sample at beach disposal site (if applicable) Beach disposal: 159 Sample(s) must beat least 80% sand, or; El At least 75% sand and within 10% of the sand content of the receiver beach El Ocean Disposal: El. Sample(s) must be less than 80% sand Project is over (check one box): 93 City Tidelands Dredging Application City Checklist Page 3 El County Tidelands (State Lands Commission Dredge Lease Approval) If applicable, check one box: 0 The Irvine Company owner's approved area El Bay Island owner's approved area Dover Shores owner's approved area Linda Isle owner's approved area Check made payable to The City of Newport Beach Check for $77 made payable to Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board 21 Signed application R1 Neighbor notification POST DREDGING Post Dredging Report. Datesubmitted: Post eelgrass monitoring (if applicable) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Harbor Resources Division Dredging Application Regional General Permit 54 Corps File No. SPL -2011 -00249 -SME CDP 5-06-117-A2 & CC -031-06 Water Board Consistency Permit ExPites March 31, 2014 /,eia,- rqenswor�A 1713 6as;�B�V Ave gcnt & Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number: -) -71 F1,5 2 —z— JA0. 6ox A17? —IbLC- t Site Address: � 7 —/3 A Dredge Site: Latitude F3�� ��i- Disposal site: Latitude E �:a )9 Beach Disposal Cl Ocean Disposal (LA -3): Latitude 33 31'00"N Longitude Longitude Longitude 117 5513011W irpose and Final Goal of Dredging (Effect on Bulkhead and Beaches)i Pf lv7cwe -SC'L ,%CA )0(4 1' /X LAp CA 1,%d-er 010 r- 4 P/OCL ,P Method of Dredging (Hydraukc—, Clarnshell, Tractor, etc... 1�6 I"/, d' C., LC -S �4c_ V8550is) & Dredging Operations Inspector: Disposal Operations Inspector: czy Parcel Number: Harbor Resources Division 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 newPortbeachca.gov/harborresources (949)644-3044 and Disposed (Must be less I -/s- 'ea Impacted (in acres): Beach Disposal, Linear Feet of Affected Beach Area; 6=0 timated Quantity of Material Dredged from or Disposed Onto the Site Dnn Previous Activities: �W�e�Lc� 'eclidniz and Disposal Ooeratlons Schedule - Please submit the following on a separate page. Use the check boxes to ensure a complete application is filed. lncompk�te applications will not be processed. ZI Scaled drawings of the project and disposal areas (plan view and cross sectional view) Site address Location within the Harbor Location and physical dimensions of existing structures on site (e.g, float, pier, gangway, pile, bulkhead) jO Location and physical dimensions of existing structures of existing structures on adjacent properties ,Z Location of Bulkhead, Plethead, & Project Lines ,ff Dredge depth (limited to -7MLLW with a Vallowabie overdredge) Photos of entire dredge and disposal areas at low tide (including 30'buffer area) with emphasis on Eelgrass Eelgrass Survey- Completed by a Certified Ee)grass Diver A. Survey for the presence of Eelgrass within 30'of the entire project area (dredge & dispose site) B. If Eelgrass is within 15' of project area, then the project will not be permitted via RGP 54, C. If ocean disposal: -Any eelgrass must be located greater than 15'frorn the project area -No further eelgrass monitoring is required D. If beach disposal: -If eelgrass is riot pt esent within 30' of the project site then no further monitoring is required, -If eelgrass is present 15'-30' of the project area then pre, and post -monitoring is required. Caulerpo Survey- Completed by Certified Caulerpa Diver *Survey for Caulerpa within 30' of the project area (dredge and disposal sites) )21 Grain size analysis -M sample pet 1/4 acre and/or it least (1) sample at dredge site and (1) sample at beach disposal site -if beach disposal sample must be at least 80% sand )3 Project Is over (check one): 0 City Tidelands 0 County Tidelands (State Lands Commission Dredge Lease Approval) If applicable check one box: /0 0 The Irvine Company owner approved area 0 Bay Island owners'approved area 0 DoverShores owners'approved area 0 Linda Isle owners'approved area Check for $WOO made payable to City of Newport Beach J1 7.3 1 ZI Check for $77 made payable to Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Harbor Resources Division 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 newportbeachca.gov/harbol'rP.SOLirces (949)644-3044 Dredging Is notauthofized In certain areas of Newport Bay, including the Rhine channel, Portions of the West Lido Channel, areas west of Newport Boulevard, areas north of Dover Shores, portions of the Boyside Village Marina, Promontory Bay, and portions of the Balboa Yacht SOSO. 1, . M!& r k -S, /-e I fAppilcant / Agent), hereby certify that the Information on this application Is accurate and complete. I also certify that I have read the California Coastal Commission Permit 5-06-117-A2 & Federal Consistency Certification CC - 031 -06, the Army Corps of Engineers Regional General Permit No. 54 (SPL -2011 -00249 -SME) and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board General Certification for Regional General Permit No. 54 for maintenance dredging In Newport Farbor and that I will comply with all of the conditions In those permits. I also certify that by acceptance of this Permit, the applicant acknowledges and agrees that the site may be subject to hazards from waves and erosion. I will further hold the City of Newport Beach harmless from and indemnify the City against any claim for damages arising out of the exercise of these permits. In addition, I shall reimburse the City of Newport Beach for all attorney's fees and other costs expended by them in defending any claim, lawsuit, or judgment arising out of the activities of the applicant carried on under the authority of such Permit. I understand that any work authorized must be completed by March 31, 2014 after which a new authorization Is required, I also understand that the applicant will submit a Post Dredging Completion Report no later than 30 calendar days after completion of each dredging project. All work scheduled to be completed before 7:00 AM or after 6:00 PM (Monday — Saturday) or on Sundays or holidays must be approved by Harbor Resources. Per the RGP Permit, all dredging applications will be processed by the various agencies through monthly batch submittals sent to them by Harbor Resources. Therefore, all dredging applications must be submitted to and received by Harbor Resources by the Ist Monday of every month, Applications submitted prior to this deadline are encouraged and appreciated. and / or Updated January 2013 Harbor Resources Division 829 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 newportbeachca.gov/harborresources (949)644-3044 C.97 OF NEWPORT SERCH CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH LPK.R m RMT��7101 �'Rczrlc � -- bczav UMT�YMRP WNW tW, WFOMIR My 21", -5 "Al � (, 4) ,f WEST � It 11 SIT I* = 3c� kl RE. LPRTI—LE 0,, 3 Ll 0.57' P� P 0. 0 0 y . , , , )rll// 7,20-�FO,0, 0 43e"��, EEL GRASS 04SPECTION 0 Ee grass within 15' of project Mgrass within 15 - 30'of projed fiNeo*l assnp,,,,-,claea Signature /-- I o,(o 1W, 9 MRMP- / �7/1 SOUNDINGS ARE EXPRCSSED IN FEET AND I_ELEVRTIONs BASED ON MEAN LOWER LOW -7 <, �,_J K DENOTE WATER. e e I ale T 0e, /- 77 Ad.13 PLAN VIEW JOB A""E)5 i7/S 9 A�,- DATE /.7 /1 MBC SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY STATION LOCATION: 1713 E. Bay Avenue SAMPLE COLLECTION DATE: 11/22/13 TEST METHOD: Sieve Analysis: Method 2 (Plumb 1981) COLLECTED BY: Intracoastal Dredging ANALYSIS START DATE: 11/22/13 A B DREDGE SITE RECEIVING BEACH Total Dry Weight of Sample: 346.11 grams (g) 112.09 grams (g) Analysis Weight (Split Wt,): 80.71 g 46.98 g Visual Description: A grey/brown fine sand with A grey/brown fine sand %With shelf hash/ no 2ravel shell hash/ no 2ravel Fraction Fraction Fraction Fraction Weight % of Total Weight % of Total Gravel / Shell Hash Fraction: 1.52 g 2 % 0 g 0% >2.0mrn I> -1�) #10 Sieve Sand Fraction: 78.90 g 98% 46.92 g 100% <2.Omm >0.063mm (< -1� > 4+) #230 Sieve Silt / Clay Fraction: 0.29 g 0% O�06 g 0% <0.063mm (< 4 Outline of sample collection and analysis: COLLECTION Samples collected by a hand coring device driven into a representative area of the dredge site and receiving beach. Stored in plastic containers and immediately delivered to the lab. SAMPLE PREPARATION Entire sample transferred into 1 liter glass containers, delonized water added, and mixed to desalt and disperse the sediment. The sediment is allowed to completely settle and the clear water is removed by siphoning. The sample is placed in a drying oven at 500C and occasionally stirred until the entire sample is completely dry, The dry sample Is transferred to a desiccator for cooling. The sample is disaggregated and a Riffle sediment splitter is used to evenly split the sample to reduce the quantity of material to be analyzed to an allowable retention weight for the sieves. SAMPLE ANALYSIS The dry split fraction is processed through a # 10 U.S. standard sieve to remove the gravel/shell fraction of the sample. The material retained on the sieve is weighed and value recorded, The material passing through the # 10 sieve is wet sieved through a #230 sieve to remove the silt1clay fraction. The material retained on the sieve is transferred back into the glass container and placed back into the drying oven at 500C. The remaining sample is allowed to completely dry and the material is weighed and recorded to yield the sand fraction. The slItIclay fraction is calculated by subtracting the gravel/shell and sand fractions from the total analysis weight. MBC Applied Environmental Sciences, 3000 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Eelgrass Survey Reporting Form This form is required to be submitted for any surveys conducted for the eelgrass, Zostera marina, that are required to be conducted under federal or state permits and authorizations issued by the U.S, Army Corps of Engineers and the Coastal Commission. The form has been designed to assist in identifying eelgrass while ensuring that the required information is consistently documented. Surveys required to be conducted for this species are subject to modification through publication of revisions to the eelgrass survey policy. It is incumbent upon the authorized permittee to ensure that survey work is following the latest protocols. For further information on these protocols, contact: Robert Hoffman, National Marine Fisheries Service, 562-980-4043, or William Paznokas, California Department of Fish & Game, 858-467-4218. Site Name: y Ave., Newport Beach (common referen 1 Survey Contact: I (949) 675-1071 marklsites@yahoo.com (name, phone, e-mail) Permit Reference: RGP #54 (ACOE Permit No., CCC Permit No.) Hydrographic System port Harbor (bay, estuary, lagoon, Ir!7 or harbor) Specific Location: (UTM, Lat./Long., N 33 36.003' datum, accuracy level, W1 17 53,268' attach electronic survey area map if possible) Was Eelgrass XXXXX Yes, Eelgrass was found at this site. Detected: No, Ealgrass was not found at this site. Description of Permitted Work: (describe briefly the work to be conducted at Remove sand build up at south end of dock float to prevent it from breaking at low tides.. the site under the permits identified pbove) Eelgrass Survey Reporting Form (April 2009) Description of Site: Depth range: (describe the physical +6.5'MLLW to -1 2'MLLW and biological conditions within the survey area at the time of the survey and provide insight into variability, if known. Please provide units for all numerical information). Substrate Medium sand to mud over fine sand. 11 type: 64 F NA Fb`o;7in�ant Eeigrass patches offshore of 'J'Street end adjacent to the dock float (see attached aerial). mussels and rays :Dominant 11fauna 'o" ecief a None it dF Ot er site de criptio F no s: None Description of Survey Survey date October 28, 2013 1530-1605 Effort: and time (please describe the period: surveys conducted including type of survey (SCUBA, remote video, etc.) and survey methods employed, date of work, and survey density (estimated percentage of the bottom actually viewed). Describe any limitations encountered during the survey efforts. Horizontal vi w Eelgrass Survey Reporting Form (AprII 2009) 3 Eelgrass Survey Reporting Form (April 2009) Survey type YCUBA survey of potential dredging site. Eelgrass and patches offshore of U Street end (east of the project) methods: were noted and mapped. Areas over 15'from the eelgrass and still within the potential project area were surveyed with parallel transects; perpendicular to the shoreline. Eelgrass was not present in the surveyed area up to 30'west of the dock. Mark Sites Survey Greater than 70% density: Survey limitations: None. Other Information: (use this space to Project drawing, photos, and aerial attached. provide any additional information or +3.4'flood tide references to attached materials such as maps, reports, etc.) 3 Eelgrass Survey Reporting Form (April 2009) CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH bZRIV UUL�.TYMRP NNW MY, aLrofflys �/, I P-- p Iq MRKE My 41 Z, A, -s "AA ( L,) HUT JEM = 3c� s PROFILE lw CLl� Ltd SOUNDINGS ARE EXPRESSED IN FEET AND DENOTE ELEVATIONS BASED ON MEAN LONER LOW WRTER, A 0.57, P. 0, 0 o 8 � c ", 0. 0 ) 6 -ell ep /7r4.5.5 lAtLl py f4 T 7-7-1 -Z / 1 �7� t14", L3 PLAN VIEN I' =DO '02 "'DRESS 7 / 3 A I DATE /.Z Caulerpa Survey Reporting Form This forin is required to be submitted for any surveys conducted for the invasive exotic alga Caulerpa tw4folia that are required to be conducted under federal or state permits and authorizations issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regions 8 & 9). The form has been designed to assist in controlling the costs- of reporting while ensuring that the required information necessary to identify and control any potential impacts of the authorized actions on the spread of Caulerpa. Surveys required to be conducted for this species are subject to modification through publication of revisions to the Caulerpa survey policy. It is incumbent upon the authorized permittee to ensure that survey work is following the latest protocols. For fitrther information on these protocols, please contact: Robert Hoffman, National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), (562) 980-4043, or William Paznokas, California Department of Fish & Game, (858) 467-4218). Report Date: November 5, 2013 Name of bay, estuary, Lower Newport Harbor lagoon, or harbor - Specific Location Name: 1713 East Bay Ave. (address or common reference) Site Coordinates: (UTM, Lat./Long., datum, N 33 36.003' accuracy level, and an W 117 53.268' electronic survey area map or hard copy of die map must be included) Survey Contact: Mark Sites (949)675-1071 mark I sites@yahoo.com (name, phone, e-mail) Personnel Conducting Same Survey (if other than above): (name., phone, e-mail) Permit Reference: (ACOE Permit No., RWQCB Order or Cert. No.) Is this the first or second First survey for this project? Was Caulerpa Yes, Caulerpa was found at this site and Detected?: (if Caulerpa is found, please immediately —has been contacted on date. contact NOAA Fisheries or CDFG personnel identified XXX Caulerpa was not found at this above) —No, site. Description of Permitted Dredge to remove sand build up under south end of dock float to Work: (describe briefly the prevent it from breaking at low tide. work to be conducted at the site under the permits identified above) Description of Site: Depth range: +6,5'MLLWto-12'MLLW (describe the physical and Substrate type: Medium sand to mud over fine sand biological conditions within the survey area at the time of the survey and provide insight into variability, if known. Please Tem eratUre: P 64 F Salinity: NA Dondnantflora: Eelgrass patches offshore of T Street end, provide units for all numerical information). adjacent to east side of dock float Dominantfauna: Rays, mussels, one spotted bass Exotic species None encountered (including any other Caulerpa species): Othersite None description notes: Description of Survey Survey date and October 28, 2013 1530-1605 Effort: time period: (please describe the surveys Horizontal 7' conducted including type of visib�� in water: survey (SCUBA, remote video, etc.) and survey methods employed, date of work, and survey density (estimated percentage of the bottom actually viewed). Survey type and methods: SCUBA survey of the potential dredging site and surrounding areas for the presence of eelgrass and Caulerpa. Parallel transects perpendicular to the shoreline were made west of the eelgrass patches discovered offshore of T Street end. Describe any limitations I Survey personnel., Mark Sites encountered during the survey efforts. Survey density: Greater than 70% Survey limitations: None Other Information: (use Project drawing, photos, site map and aerial attached this space to provide +3.4'MLLW flood tide additional information or references to attached maps, reports, etc.) Caulerpa Survey Reporting Form (version 1.2, 10/31/04) 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BERCH bQ-RiV Ll Cl N I TY MRP wwm my, 8HY jr WMT s ITS JETTY -340 of4a 1`7 14�,, / / =r -720-1�r-k,0, 0 1 6 a,,e /— I P". p 'S NRK / 71t ;�;q -5 "it (, Lt) v PWFILE I* 3C� -76-ci-t JETTY SOUNDINGS ARE EXPRESSED IN FEET AND DENOTE � ELEVATIONS BRSFD ON MEAN LOWER LOW WATER. T 7-7-. e V% 64 F LAN V I EN 1 "'PRESS 17/3 T"e- kWT-7/1 //�:i 12 2 2 3 58�2 04 11 P3 7 ?k9 S 3 ?q 111 0 1 EJO LI: L 2 2 2 3 58 2 le: S 3 LI P3 7 78 G 3 ? 91IMO 18 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE RESOURCES AGENCY GRAY DAVIS, Goverj?or CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION South Coast Area Office 200 Oceangate, Suite 1000 Permit Application No, 5-02-350 ng Beach, CA 90802-4302 Date: December 19, 2002 32) 590-5071 Page I of 4 FR 3a ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT APPLICANT: Leta Farnsworth PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Remove an existing float and gangway and replace in the same configuration. No new piles are proposed. PROJECT LOCATION: .1713 East Bay Avenue, Newport Beach (Orange County) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION: The findings for this determination, and for any special conditions, appear on subsequent pages. NOTE: P.R.C. Section 30624 provides that this permit shall not become effective until it is reported to the Comrnisslon at its next meeting. If one-third or more of the appointed membership of the Commission so request, the application will be removed from the administrative calendar and set for public hearing at a subsequent Commission meeting. Our office will notify you if such removal occurs, This permit will be reported to the Commission at the following time and place: Friday, January 10, 2003 9:00 am Radisson -LAX 6225 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 670-9000 IMPORTANT - Before you may proceed with development, the following must occur� Pursuant to 14 Cal. Admin. Code Sections 13150(b) and 13158, you must sign the enclosed duplicate copy acknowledging the permit's receipt and accepting its contents, including all conditions, and return it to our office, Following the Commission's meeting, and once we have received the signed acknowledgement and evidence of compliance with all special conditions, we will send you a Notice of Administrative Permit Effectiveness. EFFECTIVENESS FROM THIS OFFICE. PETER DOUGLAS Executive Director By: Fernie J. Sy Title: _C�oastal Program ALaLyL California Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region Whiston Ffickox ln(ernct Address: http://w�.sw-cb,ca,gov Gray Davis See, ffiwyfor 3737 Main Sticel, Suite 500, Riverside, California 92501-3348 Governor Envitonmenfal Phone (909) 782-4130 - FAX (909) 781-6288 P1 oleolion November 14, 2002 Beth Swift Swift Slip Dock and Pier Builders 2027 Placentia Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92627 PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF LETA FARNSWORTH BOAT DOCI,� 1713 E. BAY AVENUE, NEWPORT BEACH, ORANGE COUNTY Deax Ms. Swift: This is to correct our October 17, 2002 clearance letter to you for the above referenced project. The project address stated in that letter was erroneously typed. If standard dock constr�cfion methods and materials are utilized, this project should not adversely impact water quality. A statement has been submitted that there will be no waste discharged from the proposed project. Based on these assurances, clearance is provided. However, should the Army Corps of Engineers determine that this project requires a Section 404 permit, it will be necessary for the project proponent to obtain from this Board a Water Quality Certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Should you have any questions, please contact J. Shaim at (909) 782-3288. Sincerely, �i,olmeno(fuii)T.Mari�ire�Z,fY'., Chief, Regulations Section cc: California Coastal Commission, Long Beach Army Corps of Engineers — Erik Larsen City of Newport Beach, Marine Department - Tony Meller JIS/btwaglMet California Environmental Protection Agency Recycled Papal Office of the Chief Regulatory Branch DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NATIONWIDE PERMIT AUTHORIZATION Leta Farnsworth c / 0 Swift Slip Attention: Beth Swift 2027 Placentia Avenue Costa Mesa, California 92627 Dear Ms. Farnsworth: This is in reply to your letter (No. 200300143-SJH) dated October 10, 2002, concerning our permit authority under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 3,1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) over your proposal to remove and replace in-kind, the floating boat dock at 1713 E. Bay Ave., in Newport Bay, in the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, as shown on the enclosed drawing. 'n'Le Corps of Engineers has determined that your proposed activity complies with the terms and conditions of Nationwide Permit 03 as described in enclosure 1. Furthermore, you must comply with the attached non -discretionary Special Conditions, This letter of verification is valid for a period not to exceed two years, February 18, 2005, unless the nationwide permit is modified, reissued, revoked, or expires before that time. Presently, all nationwide permits are scheduled to expire on March 18, 2007. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public notice announcing the changes when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence or are under contract to commence this activity before the date the nationwide permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve months from the date of the modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of the nationwide permit. A nationwide permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges. Also, it does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others or authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project. Furthermore, it does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, state, or local authorizations required by law. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY LOS ANGELES DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 532711 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90053-2325 February 18,2003 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF: Office of the Chief Regulatory Branch DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY NATIONWIDE PERMIT AUTHORIZATION Leta Farnsworth c / 0 Swift Slip Attention: Beth Swift 2027 Placentia Avenue Costa Mesa, California 92627 Dear Ms. Farnsworth: This is in reply to your letter (No. 200300143-SJH) dated October 10, 2002, concerning our permit authority under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of March 3,1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) over your proposal to remove and replace in-kind, the floating boat dock at 1713 E. Bay Ave., in Newport Bay, in the City of Newport Beach, Orange County, California, as shown on the enclosed drawing. 'n'Le Corps of Engineers has determined that your proposed activity complies with the terms and conditions of Nationwide Permit 03 as described in enclosure 1. Furthermore, you must comply with the attached non -discretionary Special Conditions, This letter of verification is valid for a period not to exceed two years, February 18, 2005, unless the nationwide permit is modified, reissued, revoked, or expires before that time. Presently, all nationwide permits are scheduled to expire on March 18, 2007. It is incumbent upon you to remain informed of changes to the nationwide permits. We will issue a public notice announcing the changes when they occur. Furthermore, if you commence or are under contract to commence this activity before the date the nationwide permit is modified or revoked, you will have twelve months from the date of the modification or revocation to complete the activity under the present terms and conditions of the nationwide permit. A nationwide permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges. Also, it does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others or authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project. Furthermore, it does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, state, or local authorizations required by law. 171 ITY OF NEWPORT BERCH CiTT OF HERPORT BERCH LF ND FRY oz,91V YICINITY MAP k��m pf. -4 1 01 jt,��S RR E)Pi�S I O�S WN 0� �a LOZTX�WRTEJO�,T SPOPe of Work:Remo,�e and.replace 6'x4Q"-'float and 3 -..gangway. "Like. for like".: No -A1ek1-#ij-C .(No dimensi615a'l 6hanges.) EEL GRASS INSPECTION ,,�E �SS WITHIN 16'OF PROJECT D EEL GRASS IN THE PR ,PJECTAREA -SIGNATURE PEP&AIT# DATE ??v 4 xy V� V HARB 9' -picts bi CITY OF NE-UPORT RI AC 7b —4 Z" 3et 3-1 CA fif fim,�- it Ronss 17/ PLAN ViEN 1' 30' /�I/ RRTE F,(g-- 0 2- -T �'IIT NO. .1 . DREDGING APPLICATION Project Loc . ation: 1701-171] E Bay Ave-, -ubic Yards to be Dredged: '300 Met�"Icd of Dredging, Nature of Dredged Material; Disposition of Dredged Material: m1pall"m j."anclZ� Ort tm 'neach rqclamat�on �Iemhc d Of Material 04snosition: pi3Oeiln ran"Ort t T,=bid-4tv COftt=Ol Method: 11 A "C' T? 0 1 �_ct of dredging on contiguous bulk -heading and beaches Mark Sites hereby State that I have read tl'Q U. S. Army (print.name) Ccrzs (Of Engineers perMit for maIntenance "qredqiz,,g in LIew.0(:)zt Har�:cr, City of Newport Beach and Orange County Haxbcrs,Beaches 3--d Pa--ks o4_scrjc� (if applicable) per,"mit-for maintenance dredging and that ac--emz a— �L_ provisions therein. Additionally Z guarantee th hat the pronosed dredal-na � I - will not occur because of any altering Of existing use of the a9z Z_ected zone. Gary Vose ----7App II cant- typ�' —n�me)� 8-14-87 (Date) 1 T)" a �Contractor-ty;e Tnam�aj Signed: CAbntra 4� Representative VICIAJITY SkETCH Jerry, NXWPCgr SAY, CA41FIANIA itrer AA' 500�no"m5ps coo exmyersed on'e, a'n'�d� dapOhs below A-Fea,? lowep 4ow Alq�r?�m PW.�qdl O�' 10��V-A Yc,,6*e are o1r..vaW~'� 'aar. z -7 7 Woo ':N .. ......... 7- (a 7-o A c 7-,& 4opeess 7a 7 S CoAlrWAcrom OA re �7 'CITY OF NEM ORT HARBOR PEURIMMIT pERNUSS10" or, pEpEey Cpg.��ST!:r Tt) C.OtC TP 0 CT AND MA*MUM 'iN-E FALIM . 4 1 �,- AT TM7. rm "AmuR PERx"T pULgLES r nLw7nnT MADH AM. ANY EFEWAL "7 Tkm, PER= NUT TRA.�A ul caw an illy CGUNNO TV RM.WT& u0syse Thn-� Vnwr A20 paRMAIM. QN�.,v AND THV�'- r �:;W, -y..' C�TV C�OUWNi. g., IN ACCOROW.CE VV�Tfqj TIT�,E Mull "KIM PAY", r, I 11 10 D�"��F,�22MATIERIALD ING INUMP TO r'MA M ACU�,- moi L�aai e-,, U�,�`uw i C I TY 0 F N I.,, W 1) 0 R 'Y B EA C I- I CALIFORNIA 1*w CRY liall KARINE DEPARTMP ' NT 3300 N'v".]"'IL BIVO. '10 NewpOtt lliur (,It) 673 21 If) 70PROVAL IN C0:1CF111T APPItUVAL IN CONCEPT BY THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH as requirod for application to the South Coast Regional COM!"iSsiOn Pursual't to Caiifo�- Administrative Code, Sections 13210 and 13211. General Description of Proposed Development: a'W , jp 14,s�e� e' -;*5 Property Address: Legal Description: C -7. / 7 -9 '� / 71 -3 City liarbor Permit aumber: Applicantt Applicarlt's Mailing Address. Applica"t's Telephone Number: I have reviewed the plans for the foregoing (level-opment including: Tile general site plan, including any roa(js and public acces-S to the shoreline. 2. The 3. The grading plan, general uses if any. and intensity of use r proposed for each p ar of the area covered in the application. and find (I Cphey comply with the current adopted 1�owport Beach General Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Or(jinatice,'and any applicable.:"Pecific or precise. plans or 1; final-. 0 That a variance or exception has boen approvod and i. ':�i) VI , 'P'� 'i, SA X.,.ONCE I iny variance. exception, conditional use purmie, or othuv ��iued �,rmic in attached together with all conditions of approval and t)l plans includiny approved tentative tract maps. On the basis of thiskinding, these plans are approved in concept and said approval has been writt! pn upon said plans, signed, and dated, Should Newport Beach adopt an ordinance deleting, amending, or adding to thc'- zoning ordinance or other regulations in any manner that would affect the use of the Yroperty or the design of a project located thereon, this apyroval in concept shall become null and void as of the effective date of this !said ordinanbc. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970)! and state and local guidelines adopted thereunder, this development; 0� Has been determined to be ministerial or categorically exempt. 0 Has received a final Exemption Declaration or final Negative Declawation (copy attached). I (Vas received a Final Environmental Impact Peport (copy attachedy. All discretionary approvals legally required of Newport Beach prior to issuance of a building permit have been given and are final. The development is not subject to rejection in principal by Newport Beach unless a substantial change in it is proposed. This concept approval in no way excuses the applicant from complying with all applicable policies, ordinances, codes, and regulations of Newport Mach. By: Date. Attachments: Harshbarger Rari& Director '5104 zoo' n'] MARINE DE PARTIRENT c/i, 0IFY PALL 3300 kEWPI)AT RM KAV31, WK 7 0/jr 4t�-W 1 F r I ec, U)6 9.14- 57t725 0 --6 0— VICINITY SkETCH WAWPPW� DAY, C.11,41FOKNIA I'T'ry 0 I&, derrr 5'04,Md,"93 0,0 Wf,,,CrSffo1 �" 40,4 0^& &0�0,10 oeo0Ax below 4�,,or, lower Za— Wafler. A-foxt�� ra�pe 0�,, b"Gee /04-0-01 Alaho, /,�cs are /w, ",4; 5 sec/,a� Aar. ,UC—Ct-) —. /79.,j / - 2 VA -c" jyvsr�� 4, /11 5�r Ir", Ive A I? �j Vn s Lc -- L '3- 3o 1 17 31 &.", 6AF03&I 5.r 1AW t -NAM MA,�ME DEPARTMENT ch C r, PALL 3100 NEWPORT SUB, N I Ifv,'F D' T U E A Ul. CA 9 M. f,p 7ef A P/ent--/ Z -,g . / =1�6 ' M, 4—r k e--:! 'D fa Z", Are,* tr,ry VICIMITY SkETCH Mmw"� DAY, CAL IVOMNIA slou�&,MqP3 ON '" 4r� OAY &vp,'Ajl bolaw A�eo�7 4ower Wbtee. 41a,,�. rangpe 0/' b,ole �we,4 Aearho, /,;7,5 are emiablf'shad 1.�p "A; 3 . secy'/*� ore'lVew,~11 450r, Ll TT - ed Pi 4d r-11 -1 u Ivy. �F�eyA 10 4 J=Z- 7 7- .769 67. (5w I eAV C T6AV rS;�M MAR144E DEPARTMENT Oa CITY Hil Wl 9MORT BLVD. NEW?DnT UFAIUN. CA WM '07 Ohy nwopEtr odwwc4of . zal 1,7-rx, S. eq., LLA.O.' -V VICIMITY SKETCH I Ngw"� DAY, CA& IlroMNIA jrr'r O'cRecriffco, 41rit aAlf COIAO�& SUe--,r-ID A-� dlep OA 5 �Y"� 40wel 40W, A-foll�� ra�pff 0r /0 /4'WI4 'wa'har /,;7cs are eavable'sAwar mt Y,*;s S'rc4om arg"vow~/ Bar. /c:Z'50c/ F :OA I 9 r-11 -.J w 71 ry fV,�,V6, A - WAWj- Wfl ��' (,V= XW17 7 LZ DL2t- J e-AIA-.*rS A44",WAI �7"IrA`Ocr,- I C/ 0'0� Nso�f�o'vr 6'E -'4c1--1 < K L.W.. r'- 3c' VICIMITY SkETCH r NAWP*Rr 5AY, CAL IFORNIA jerr sbur;&'"95 Ord Aeell anal O�-no"& olop �h 5 below 4�eo,7 Lowe �r Low klope&,,. WOXI�� i'l;� /0 AA�rhoe 4�7&-s Ore c�iOhhSheal /;7 -/,4;5 Sec�,jloj o7cVaw Bar. R-0; U.S. pr oia—�-4 I P) 6, 's - , 8, u N 11�3qj I AlAlwo eep, 7 ne A cr tIL-=14C-AAej7r-5 04� -/o,5 1713 6 Pff-4�OA7-e Description: Construction of 30 linear feet of wood retaining wall 24 feet seaward of the applicant's existing cement seawall and a 23 foot long return wall to the "J" Street end which protects an existing single-family dwelling. Plan designation Low Density Residential (LUP Ced.) Height of wall 6 ft above mean lower low water Site: 1713 E. Bay Avenue, Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, Orange County. APN 048-232-025 Substantive File Documents: 1 . City of Newport Beach Certified Land Use Plan. 2. Permits 5-82-311 (Flanders); 5-82-312 (Rhinesmith); 5-82-315 (Bell); 5-82-571 (Van Orden); 5-82-25 (Newport Beach); Appeal 156-79 and permit 6-81-15 (Carmel Valley Road); 5-82-852 (Morgan); 5-82-856 (Somers) and 5-82-12 (Callahan & Hill). ciiiPTUFTEM Staff is recommending denial on the basis of the Diking, Dredging and Filling policies of the Coastal Act. -7)3 'F FnED: 1-20-83 State,of Calffomia, 111"W9111A 0) 49th DAY: 3-9-83 George DsAmel* �044'nwf Califamia Coastal Commission 180th DAY: 7-18-83 South Coast District STAFF: Karl Hinderer 245 West Broadway, Suite 380 Vc P.0, Box 1450 EDITED BY: Gary Gleason Inng Beach, Califomia 90801-1450 STAFF F0POFG: 2-9-83 (b2) (213) 590-5071 HEARING DATE: February 23-25, 1983 REG R CALENDAR STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Application No. 5-82-8�1�1 (Farnsworth) Applicant: W.H. Farnswor Agent: Trautwein Brothers 1713 E. Bay Avenue Attn: Sam Kniss Balboa, CA 92661 Description: Construction of 30 linear feet of wood retaining wall 24 feet seaward of the applicant's existing cement seawall and a 23 foot long return wall to the "J" Street end which protects an existing single-family dwelling. Plan designation Low Density Residential (LUP Ced.) Height of wall 6 ft above mean lower low water Site: 1713 E. Bay Avenue, Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, Orange County. APN 048-232-025 Substantive File Documents: 1 . City of Newport Beach Certified Land Use Plan. 2. Permits 5-82-311 (Flanders); 5-82-312 (Rhinesmith); 5-82-315 (Bell); 5-82-571 (Van Orden); 5-82-25 (Newport Beach); Appeal 156-79 and permit 6-81-15 (Carmel Valley Road); 5-82-852 (Morgan); 5-82-856 (Somers) and 5-82-12 (Callahan & Hill). ciiiPTUFTEM Staff is recommending denial on the basis of the Diking, Dredging and Filling policies of the Coastal Act. 5-82-851 Page 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends the commission adopt the following resolution' I. Denial The Commission hereby denies a permit for the proposed development on the grounds that it woulT —not be in conformity with the provisions Of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act of 1976, would prejudice the ability of the local government having jurisdiction over the area to prepare a Local Coastal Program conforming to the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act, and would have significant adverse impacts on the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act. 11. Findings and Dtclarations The Commission finds and declares as follows: El�� The applicant is proposing the constr1c- A. Pr tion of a wooden retaining wall in the same alignment as a continuation of the wall proposed by his immediate neighbor to the west, Mr. Somers in application 5-82-856. The proposed wall would be constructed 24 feet bayward of the applicantis existing concrete seawall. The appli- ction of a 23 foot long return wall cant is also proposing the constru to the existing City -owned inplace of the existing.wooden groin to tie in seawall at the "J" Street end. The applicant has an existing concrete bulkhead with a cantilevered deck and stairs attached to a pier out to his float. The existing wooden groin is built along the eastern side of this pier. The existing seawall appears to be functioning effectively to protect the existing single-family dwelling and it appears that requested wall will essentially be used to provide increased yard area for the applicant and ultimately hold sand dredged from under the float, although no dredging or fill has been requested in this permit application. Sectio - B. Dikin Dred in ..and Fill�lnand Shoreline Structures. t t t e iking, dredging o of t Cc s ct at t s at t e i r filling 30233(a) of Re �Coasta�Act states t aa etlands, estuaries and lakes shall be permitted on3 of coastal waters, w lamaging alternative an. where there is no feasible -.less environmentally e further requires that such activities be permitted only in certain areas fnr nartain tvpes of development. T . hose types of developments enumerated under Section 30233(a) include. 5-82-851 Page 3 "(I) Maw or expanded port, energy. and coastal dep.indent. industrial facilities, Including commercial fishing facilities. 12) Maintaining.existing, or Irestoring previously dredged depths in existing navigational channels. turning basins, vessel berthing and mooring areas, and boat launching Tps. (3) In wetland reas only, entrance channels for new or expanded boating facilities . . . (4) In open coastal waters, other than wetlands. including streams, estuaries, and lakes, new or expanded boating facilities. (5) Incidental public services. . . (6) 14ineral extraction, including sand for restoring beaches, except in environmentally sensitive areas. (7) Restoration purposes. (6) Nature study �quaculture' or similar resource dependent ac� , Ities. . ." In order to be consistent with Section 30233 of the Coastal Act, the Commission finds the project must be a permitted use listed in Section 30233(a)(1-8) and must be the least environmentally damaging feasible alternative, must provide feasible mitigation measures and must maintain or enhance the functional capacity of the wetland or estuary. Further, Section 30235 provides that: Revetments, breakwaters, groins, harbor channels, seawalls, cliff retaininq v -11s, and other such construction that altei. natural shoreline processes shall be permittud when re- quired to serve coastal -dependent uses or to protect existing structures or public beaches in danger from erosion and when designed to elimin- ate or mitigate adverse impacts on local shoreline sand supply. Existing marine structures causing water stagnation contributing to pollution problems and fish kills should be phased out or upgraded where feasible. The applicant has proposed to construct the wood retaining wall 24 feet beyond the existing bulkhead. This will result in the ultimate filling and loss of approximately 720 sqaure feet of subtidal and inter- tidal habitat in the lower Newport Bay (See Exhibits 2 and 3). In ad- dition, the seawall panels are proposed to be jetted into place which will temporarily disrupt bottom habitat and increase turbidity. The Commission finds that the proposed project is subject to Section 30233 of the Coastal Act as it places solid material into the intertidal area. The Lower Newport Bay is considered valuable estuarine habitat. In previous Commission actions on the 35th Street end (5-82-25, City of Newport Beach), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Depart- ment of Fish and Game noted the significance of the habitat of the lower Bay. The USFWS noted as follows: "The estuarine habitat of lower Newport Bay is 5-82-851 Page 4 considered to be of relatively high value as a nursery and foraging area for a variety of marine fishes and a foraging and loafing area for water - associated birds. Also, the tidal prism, the volume of water contained between the upper and lower ranges of the tides, is the primary engine for water circulation and, thereby, water quality." The Department of Fish and Game in comments to the Army Corps on similar bulkhead projects (5-82-311, 312 & 315) noted that the Department is concerned with the cumulative effects of such bulkhead extensions throughout the lower bay and the resultant loss of habitat and tidal prism. The Department recommends that such bulkheads be replaced in the same alignment or immediately adjacent to them. The commission in its action on the bulkhead extension for the 35th Street end (5-82-25, City of Newport Beach) found that the potential cumulative impacts of bulkhead extensions were of major concern: "While recognizing the unique circumstances posed by this particular project, the Commission remains concerned with the possible cumulative im- pacts of replacement of deteriorating bulkheads using the method proposed by the City. Section 30105.5 defines cumulative impacts as follows: "Cumulatively" or cumulative effect" means the incremental effects of an individual project shall be reviewed in connection with the effectE, of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects." in comments on the Chart House Restaurant permit (5-82-12 Callahan and Hill), the City of Newport Beach noted that potential extensions to the U.S. Bulkhead line could occur on possibly 100 properties in the lower bay. To allow continued extensions and fills of 24 feet similar to this project on 100 properties would represent approximately 68,592 square feet of fill (over 5 acres). The City also indicated in comments on 5-82-25 (City of Newport Beach) that the majority of 25.4 miles of the harbor shoreline is tidal prism. The City's Marine Department estimated that roughly 70% is bulkhead. At the extreme case, a 24 foot encroachment along this entire area would represent a cumulative fill of over 51 acres. Sections 30230 and 30231 of the Coastal Act provide that marine resources and biological productivity be maintained, enhanced and where feasIble restored. While the method of constructing the bulkhead by jetting the panels into place will increase turbidity and result in the loss of some bottom dwelling species, which impacts are likely to be temporary and will not result in severe impacts to biological productivity. Howevero the Commission is concerned over the permanent loss by filling of this 720 square feet of habitat. Such loss would result not only in the loss of organisms oft site but the loss of area -as future habitat. Cumulatively, continued incremental fill in the bay could reduce bottom N 5-82-851 Page 5 habitat thereby altering the food chain and overall productivity. Further, cumulative loss of tidal prism could affect water quality and circulation and impact overall biological productivity. As it has found in its prior actions in Newport Bay, any approvals of such bulkhead extensions and filling of this marine habitat may only be permitted for uses consistent with Section 30233(a) of the Coastal Act. In its approval of the 35th Street extension (5-82-25), the Com- mission permitted the bulkhead extension and backfilling as an incidental public service purpose,.finding that such encroachment was necessary to protect a public street and accessway. The Commission also noted that its action, . . ."in no way implies approval for other bulkhead recon- struction activities bayward of existing alignments." And, in 5-82-12 (Callahan and Hill), the Commission in apprbving the filling of a marine railway to an existing bulkhead alignment for expansion of a boat repair yard and construction of a restaurant, indicated that it would signifi- cantly improve water quality and biological productivity and that the visitor -serving use provided by the restaurant would insure the economic viability and continued use of the.expanded and improved boat yard facility, a clearly coastal dependent use as described in Section 30233(a). The Commission found in application 5-82-311 (Flanders), 312 (Rhinesmith) and 5-82-315 (Bell) that the replacement of a deteriorated wood bulkhead could be approved under Section 30235, the protection of existing structures, if the replacement bulkhead was no further bayward than the existing bulkhead.. However, in this application the existing bulkhead is built of concrete and is in good repair, and the application is merely to suppliment it and therefore is not approvable under Section 30235 of the Coastal Act. In other actions, the Commission has consistently denied projects which would result in the filling of wetland areas for uses not permitted by Section 30233(a) of the Coastal Act (e.g., Chula Vista LCP and A-156- 79 Carmel Valley Road). The project as proposed would reconstruct a - buklhead and fill estuarine intertidal area for residential use resulting in the extension of the residential lot area. The Commission finds that such encroachment of a bulkhead for residential use,is not an allowable activity under Section 30233(a) nor can the Commission find the project consistent with Sections 30230 or 30231 of the Coastal Act which requires maintenance of the biological productivity and protection of marine resources. C. Standard of Review. in May of .1982, the City of NewportBeach received final certiTi�cation of its land use plan; a major step toward complet�ion of the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP). The City of Newport Beach is now in the process of preparing the implementation phase of its LCP., After completion of the final phase of the LCP process the standard of review for most new projects in the coastal zone will be the certified LCP. However, the proposed project is located on submerged lands. It is important to point out that submerged lands, tidelands, and public trust lands are within the original jurisdiction of the Com- mission, and pursuant to Coastal Act Section 30519(b), a permit will be required for projects in these areas even after certification of.the City's LCP. And, while the Commission may consider relevant policies 5-82-851 Page 6 contained in the City's LCP, the.final standard of review for projects located in tidelands, submerged lands, and public trust lands are the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. D. Relevant City Land Use Plan Policies. The City of Newport Beach cer—ti—fi—e-T-1—and use plam (LUP) designates t the e project site including the submerged portion of the site as low densi y r sidential which is consistent with the existing and proposed land use on the site. This designation extends the length of the lot to the bulkhead line, indi- cating that in this instance the proposed bayward extension of the lot to serve a residential use would not be inconsistent with the certified land use plan. in . addition to the above residential land use designation, the city's certified land use plan also contains several policies relating to Diking, Dredging and Filling. On page 21, the City's land use plan enumerated uses which may be permitted in Wetlands, Estuaries and Open Coastal Waters: 2. WY the follaoing types of developments and activities ROY be pe=Itted in the puts of Newport Buy which are rat within the State Ecological paserve where there is no feasible 1053 =1VirQMmt&l1Y dxmging alternative, and where feasible mtigation waviras have been provided to Mift� &dVWW SMirCr=Mt&l effects% a. Construction cc expansion of Part-gerine facilities. b. omotrwtion or expansion of coaftal-dependent industrial fwilit.jes, including =we=ial fishing facilities, hwl-out Imcat yards, ccmmrcial ferry facilities. C. In open ouastal voters, other than W including facilit', �ncluding eftwies , new Or expanded basting slips, access rwrps, piers, Mrinas, recreational boating, launching "Ms, toul-cut boat yards, and pleasure ferries - (Fishing docks and wiming and virfing beaches are pernutted Where they already waft in 10AMr HOWFOrt BOY) - d. Mintananae of existing " restoration of previously dredged dmpths in navigational channels and turning basins associated with boat launching ramps, and for vessel berthing and mooring areas. The 1974 U.S. Arny Oarps of Engineers maps shall be used to establish existing Newport Day dq*Jls. inci6ential public service purposes which torporarily inpact the rescur-ces of the area, such as burying ambles and pipes, InspecLian of piers, and muntemance of existing intake and cutfall line . The proposed project would not be consistent with these policies Of the Land Use Plan. -In additionr�the City's LUP contains policies which address mitiga- tion in those instances where a project involves diking, dredging or filling of a wetland. This mitigation consists of restoration of a similarly sized parcel elsewhere in Newport Bay of equal or greater biological productivity. Further, the LUP requires, on page 24: 5-82-851 Page 7 7. In addition, VW projwt which includes diking, filling or dredging of 8 wetlwd cw estuary =at maintain the ftwcticnal capacity of the wertland or estuary, runctional capacity asans the ability of the watland or estuary to be wif-surtaining and to naintain natun&I spec' a diversity. In order to establish that the functional Capacity in being inLintained, the applicant nwt deannstrate all of the f011admi a. 7hat the project do" nut alter presently occurring plant am ardnal popul tions in the sconystem in a vanner that would lffp&ir the long -tem stability of the ecosystem; i.e., natural species diversity, abundance ard ampoaition are essentially wchanged as a result of the project. b. 2tat the Project does not hSM Or destroy S species Or habitat that is ran or endangered. c. That the project does not harm a species or habitAt that is essential to the natural biological functioning of the wetland or estuary. d. 7hat the project does not Significantly reduce 0==Ftive (e.g., fishing, squaculture ard hunting) or ncriamirmptive (e.g., water quality and research cpportunity) values of the wetland or estuarine awaystem. The applicant has not so demonstrated in this permit application. While the Commission considers the foregoing LUP policies to be relevant to the current project, since the project is situated on sub- merged lands, these policies are advisory only, the final decision of the Commission must be based on the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. . 7 k ol OkAff coyf + CIS 0. kis Joe% of fv;! DD E low - 17 27 OWN ap, OWN 1. @ MAIM" .0 POW& a; I oac Li A — —T jAARjNE OPARTMENT IN"91JUT AM mvp"T W . / 12 li. .CJTCCX,- Z:f t I ev! %—;W, %or "'," dw C-10 0 C-eqv VICIAJITY SKIETCH ofewwOor 04f, COAWOM6"A .09"r ratonef'ovs 4we o"Welrodw OR &Vol &^of m— "* 00/0,w "evor dow b.*Ofo,. Afo,� AP^w4 100�&Or ll;VWS Oro oorvew.~-" Aar. Alc-c00000t-r , Aor4r TI —LL —P*7 s, -ZT /3 L5-. �44A- 4 &A- C. re EXINivit 2 5-82-851 C'.+v Al"'04 OWAS ODOM — ------- 4CEEXIM H-7 JA�"7A fol'07FIV doCl .0awi.-A VA -0 7l'X4 rs, fer7fp CFO CV r" fvw" 0"0 I � ,qS Y7 IL %t 90 lk 00 VI (IN ONO t% Ex6i6i+ 3 5-82-061 F—xL4;" ft" . Isiorifte tot4r,saw" State of California; Znmwj� W George Deukmejian, Gqv.9rmr California Coastal Commission South Coast District 245 West Broadway, Suite 380 R0. Box 1450 Long Reach, California 90801-1450 (213) 590-5071 FIT 1-20-83 49th DAY- 3-9-83 180th DAY: 7-18-83 STAFF: Karl Hinderer EDITED BY: Gary Gleason STAFF REPORT: 2-9-83 (bp) HEARING DATE:.-F,_�­24-2-�-144-3-- March 22-25, 1983 REGULAR CALENDAR STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Application No. 5-82-851 (Farnsworth) Applicant: W.H. Farnsworth Agent: Trautwein Brothers 1713 E. Bay Avenue Attn: Sam Kniss Balboa, CA 92661 Description: Construction of 30 linear feet of wood retaining wall 24 feet seaward of the applicant's existing cement. seawall and a 23 foot long return wall to the "J" Street end which protects an existing single-family dwelling. Project includes,dredging and deposition 80 cubic yards of material seaward of the existing seawall. Plan designation Low Density Residential (LUP Ced.) Height of wall 6 ft above mean lower low water Site: 1713 E. Bay Avenue, Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, Orange County. APN 048-232-025 Substantive File Documents; 1. City of Newport Beach Certified*Land Use Plan. 2. Permits 5-82-311 (Flanders); 5-82-312 (Rhinesmith); 5-82-315 (Bell); 5-82-571 (Van Orden); 5-82-25 (Newport Beach);.Appeal 156-79 and permit 6-81-15 (Carmel Valley Road), 5-82-852 (Morgan); 5-82-856 (Somers) and 5-82-12 (Callahan & Hill). SUMMARY Staff is recommending approval of only the dredging and deposition on the basis of the Diking, Dredging, and Filling policies of the Coastal Act. 1_�_, \ I �Ti I 5-82-851 Page 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends the Commission adopt the following resolution: I. Approval with_Conditions The Commission hereby grants, subject to the conditions below, a permit for the proposed development on the grounds that the development, as conditioned, will be in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act of 1976, will not prejudice the ability of the local government having jurisdiction over the area to prepare a Local Coastal Program conforming to the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act, is located between the sea and the first public road nearest the shoreline, and is in conformance with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act, and will not have any significant adverse impacts on the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act. II. Standard Conditions 1. Notice of Receipt an I d Acknowledgement. The permit is not valid and --construction shall not commence until a copy of the permit, signed by the permittee or authorized agent, acknowledging receipt of the permit and acceptance of the terms and conditions, is returned to the commission office. 2. Expiration. If construction has not commenced, the permit will Wx�piretwo years from the date on which the Commission voted on the application. Construction *hall be pursued in a diligent manner and completed in a reasonable period of time. Application for extension of the permit must be made prior to the expiration date. 3. Compliance. All construction must occur in strict compliance w "t-T-Me— i h proposal is set forth in the application for permit,. subject to any special conditions set forth below. Any deviation from the approved plans must be reviewed and approved by the staff and may require Commission approval. 4. tntglilgatjon. Any questions of intent or interpretation of any g 11 be resolved by the Executive Director or the Commission. 5. inspections. The Commission staff shall be allowed to inspect the site aiid the development during construction, subject to 24-hour advance notice. 6. Assignment. The permit may be assigned to any qualified person, provided assignee files with the Commission an affidavit accepting all terms and conditions of the permit. Terms and Conditions Run with the Land. These terms and conditions shall lie Pi-r-p-e-t-u-alo-and it is the Ot—ention of the Commission and the permittee to bind all future owners and possessors of the subject property to the terms and conditions. III 5-82-851 Page 3 Special Condition This permit is subject.to the following special condition: 1. Revised Plans ' . Prior to transmittal of permit, the applicant shall submit revised plans, for the review and approval of the Executive Director, showin no new construction bayward of the existing bulkhead, showing the area to be dredged, and the area where the dredge.spoils are to be deposited immediately adjacent to the existing bulkhead. IV. Findinqs and Declarations The Commission finds and declares as follows: A. P;ro2 ct cri2tion. The applicant is proposing the construc- tion of a ta ining wall in the same alignment as a continuation of the wall proposed by his immediate neighbor to the west, Mr. Somers in application 5-82-856. The proposed wall would be constructed 24 feet bayward of the applicant's existing concrete seawall. The appli- cant is also proposing the construction of a 23 foot long return wall inplace of the existing wooden groin to tie into the existing City -owned seawall at the "J" Street end. The applicant has an existing concrete bulkhead with a cantilevered deck and stairs attached to a pier out to his float. The existing wooden groin is built along the eastern side of this pier. The existing seawall. appears to be functioning effectively to protect the existing single-family dwelling and it appears that requested wall will essentially be used to provide increased yard area for the applicant and ultimately hold sand dredged from under the float. Subsequent to the preparation of the original staff report, the applicant amended his application to include 160 cubic yards of dredging under his existing float and depo- sition bayward of his existing bulkhead. B. Diking, 2� dglng d Filling and Shoreline Structures. Section 30233(a) of tHe C oa;� �ctniitates that the diking, dredging or filling of coastal waters, wetlands, estuaries and lakes shall be permitted only where there is no feasible less environmentally damaging alternative and further requires that such activities be permitted only in certain areas for certain types of development. Those types of developments enumerated under Section 30233(a) include: 5-82-851 Page 4 (1) New or expanded port, energy, and coastal dep-endent industrial facilities, including commercial fishing facilities. (2) Maintaining existing, or restoring previously dredged depths in existing navigational channels, turning basins, vessel berthing and mooring areas, and boat launching ramps. (3) In wetland areas only, entrance channels for new or expanded boating facilities . . . 14) in open coastal waters, other than wetlands, including streams, estuaries, and lakes, new or expanded boating facilities. (5) Incidental public services . . . (6) Mineral extraction, including sand for restoring beaches, except in environmentally sensitive areas. (1) Restoration purposes. (6� Nature study, aquaculture, or similar resource dependent activities. 1. Wooden Retaining Wall. In order to be consistent with Section 30233 of the Coastal Act the Commission must find the project is a permitted use listed in Section 30233(a)(1-8) and is the least environmentally damaging feasible alternative, will provide feasible mitigation measures and will maintain or enhance the functionsl capacity of the wetland or estuary. The Commission finds that the wooden re- taining wall, as proposed, is not one of the permitted uses listed above, does not provide feasible mititgation measures and is not the least environmentally damaging feasible alternaitve. Thus, the Commission finds that the proposed wooden retaining wall fails to meet all pro- visions of Coastal Act Section 30233(a)(1-8). Further, Section 30235 provides that: Revetments, breakwaters, groins, harbor channels, seawalls, cliff retaining walls, and other such construction that alters natural shoreline processes shall be permitted when re- quired to serve coastal -dependent uses or to protect existing structures or public beaches in danger from erosion and when designed to elimin- ate or mitigate adverse impacts on local shoreline sand supply. Existing marine structures causing water stagnation contributing to pollution problems and fish kills should be phased out or upgraded where feasible. The applicant has proposed to construct the wood retaining wall and return wall 24 feet beyond the existing bullhead. This will result in the ultimate filling and loss of approximately 720 square feet of subtidal and intertidal habitat in the lower Newport Bay (see Exhibits 2 and 3). in addition, seawall panels are proposed to be jetted into place which will temporarily disrupt bottom habitat and increase turbidity. The Commission finds that the proposed project is subject to Section 30233 of the Coastal Act as it places new construction into the intertidal area. The Lower Newport Bay is considered valuable estuarine habitat. 5-82-851 Page 5 In previous Commission actions on the 35th Street end (5-82,25, city of Newport Beach) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California De- partment of Fish and Game noted the signficance of the habitat of the lower Bay. The USFWS noted as follows: "The estuarine habitat of lower Newport Bay is considered to be of relatively high value as a nursery and foraging area for a variety of marine fishes and a foraging and loafing area for water -associated birds. Also, the tidal prism, the volume of water contained between the upper and lower ranges of the tides, is the primary engine for water circulation and, thereby, water quality." The Department of Fish and Game in comments to the Army Corps on similarbulkhead.projects (5-82-312, 312 & 315) noted that the Department is concerned with the cumulative effects of such bulkhead extensions throughout the lower bay and the resultant loss of habitat and tidal prism. The Department recommends that such bulkheads be replaced in the same alignment or immediately adjacent to them. The Commission in its action on the bulkhead extension for the -35th Street end (5-82-25, City of Newport Beach) found that the potential cumulative impacts of bulkhead extensions were of major concern: "While recognizing the unique circumstances posed by this particular project, the Commission remains concerned with the possible cumulative im- pacts of replacement of deteriorating bulkheads using the method proposed by the City. Section 30105.5 defines cumulative impacts as follows: "Cumulativel� it or cumulative effect" means the incremental effects of an individual project shall be reviewed in connection with the effects. of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.` In comments on the Chart House Restaurant permit (5-82-12 Callahan and Hill), the City of Newport Beach noted that potential extensions to the U.S. Bulkhead line could occur on possibly 100 properties in the lower bay. To allow continued extensions and fills of 24 feet similar to this project on 100 properties would represent approximately 68,592 square feet of fill (over 5 acres). The City also indicated in comments on 5-82-25 (City of Newport Beach) that the majority of 25.4 miles of the harbor shoreline is tidal prism. The City's Marine Department estimated that roughly 70% is bulkhead. At the extreme case, a 24 foot encroachment along this entire area would represent a cumulative fill of over 51 acres, I Sections 30230 and 30231 of the Coastal Act provide that marine resources and biological productivity be maintained, enhanced and where feasible restored. While the method of constructing the bulkhead by 5-82-85-1 Page 6 jetting the panels into place will increase turbidity and result in the loss of some bottom dwelling species, which impacts are likely to be temporary and will not result in severe impacts to biological productivity. However, the Commission is concerned over the permanent loss by filling of this 720 square feet of habitat. Such loss would result not only in the loss of organisms on site but the loss of area as future habitat. Cumulatively, continued incremental fill. in the bay could reduce bottom As it has found in its prior actions in Newport Bay, any.approvals of such bulkhead extensions and filling of this marine habitat may only be permitted for uses consistent with Section 30233(a) of the Coastal Act. In its approval of the 35th Street extension (5-82-25), the Com- mission permitted the bulkhead extension and backfilling as an incidental public service purpose, finding that such encroachment was necessary to protect a public street and accessway. The Commission also noted that its action, . . ."in no way implies approval for other bulkhead recon- struction activities bayward of existing alignments." And, in 5-82-12 (Callahan and Hill), the Commission in approving the filling of a marine railway to an existing bulkhead alignment for expansion of a boat repair yard and construction of a restaurant, indicated that it would signifi- cantly improve water quality and biological productivity and that the visitor -serving use provided by the restaurant would insure the economic viability and continued use of the expanded and improved boat yard facility, a clearly coastal dependent use as described in Section 30233(a). The Commission found in application 5-82-311 (Flanders), 312 (Rhinesmith) and 5-82-315 (Bell) that the replacement of a deteriorated wood bulkhead could be approved under Section 30235, the protection of existing structures, if the replacement bulkhead was no further bayward than the existing bulkhead. However, in this application the existing bulkhead is built of concrete and is in good repair, and the application is merely to suppliment it and therefore is not approvable under Section 30235 of the Coastal Act. In other actions, the Commission has consistently denied projects which would result in the Silling of wetland areas for uses not permitted by Section 30233(a) of the Coastal Act (e.g., Chula Vista LCP and A-156- 79 Carmel Valley Road). The project as proposed would construct a wooden retaining wall and fill estuarine intertidal area for residential use resulting in the extension of the residential lot area. The Commission finds that such encroachment of a retaining wall for residential use is not an allowable activity under Section 30233(a) nor can the Commission find the project consistent with Sections 30230 and 30231 of the Coastal Act which requires maintenance of the biological productivity and protection of marine resources. 2. De2 sj�iy2 of Dredged Material. The applicant has Pro - ii 82 posed to dredg 0 uS c �ards ot material trom below, his float and deposit this material bayward of his existing concrete bulkhead. Although Section 30610(c) of the Coastal Act exempts maintenance dredging of existing navigation channels, the location of the proposed dredging is under the boat docks and floats, not in the navigation channels. 5-82-85-1 Page 7 However, even if the proposed dredging is not exempt it is a permitted use under Section 30233(a)(2), above. The material to be dredged has slowly washed down by wave action from the existing backfill that had been previously placed bayward of the bulkhead. This original material constituted important intertidal habitat and the replacement of the material in its original location constitutes restoration under Section 30233(A)(7) of the Coastal Act, as long as the wood retaining wall is not constructed bayward of the existing bulkhead, and the material placed behind it. Therefore, the Commission finds that the project, as conditioned, is consistent with Section 30233 of the Coastal Act. C. Standard of Review. In May of 1982, the City of Newport Beach received Y'Inal �certification of its land use plan; a major step toward. completion of the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP). The City of Newport Beach is now in the process of preparing the implementation phase of its LCP. After completion of the final phase of the LCP process the standard of review for most new projects in the coastal zone will be the certified LCP. However, the proposed project is located on submerged lands. it is important to point out that submerged lands, tidelands, and public trust lands are within the original jurisdiction of the Com- mission,and pursuant to Coastal Act Section 30519(b), a permit will be required for projects in these areas even after certification of the City's LCP. And, while the Commission may consider relevant policies contained in the City's LCP, the final standard of review for projects located in tidelands, submerged lands, and public trust lands are the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. D. Relevant City Land Use Plan Policies. The City of Ne wport Beach cer-E�fiedland use plan (LUPT designates the project site including the submerged portion of the site as low density residential which is, consistent with the existing and propose� land use on the site. This designation extends the length of the lot to the bulkhead line, indi- cating that in this instance the proposed bayward extension of the lot to serve a residential useowould not be inconsistent with the certified land use plan. In addition to the above residential land use designation, the City's certified land use plan also contains several policies relating to Diking, Dredging and Filling. On page 21, the City's land use plan enumerated uses which may be permitted in Wetlands, Estuaries and open, Coastal Waters: 1. only the following types of developyents and activities MY be Permitted in the parts of Nwport Bay which are nort widun the State Ecological Feserve where there is no feasible less envitument&11Y damaging alternative, and wtr-re feasible mitigation measures have been Provided to minimize adverse envirortwntal effects: a. Constriction or expansion of Port -marine facilities. b. oxtetruction or expansion of coastal -dependent industrial facilities, including coumprcial fishing. facilities, haul -out boat yards, ommexcial ferry facilities. V 5-82-851 Page 8 C. In open constal waters, other than wetlands, including estuaries, new or expanded boating facilities, including slips, access ramps, piers, marinas, recrast�� boating, launching ramps, haul -out boat yards, and pleasure ferries. (Fishing docks and swimming and surfing beaches we permitted where they already exist in lawar NOOPOrt Bay) - d. maintenance of existing and restoration of previously dredged depths in navigational channels and turning basins associated with boat launching ramps, and for vessel berUwn and mooring areas. The 1974 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maps shall be used to establish existing Newport Bay depths. e. IncidentLal public service purposes which temporarily impact the resources of the area, such as burying cables and pipes, inspection of piers, and maintenance of existing intake and cutfall lines. The proposed wooden retaining wall would not be consistent with these policies of the Land Use Plan. In addition, the City's LUP contains policies which address miti- gation in those instances where a project involves diking, dredging, or filling of a wetland. This mitigation consists of restoration of a similarly sized parcel elsewhere in Newport Bay of equal or greater biological productivity. Further, the LUP requires, on page 24: 7. In addition, any project which includes diking, filling or dredging of a wetland or estuary Mist maintain the functional capacity of the wetland or estuary. nv�icnal caps ity means the ability of the wetland or estuary to be self-sustaining and to neuntain natural species diversity. In order to establish that the functional capacity is being maintained, the applicant mast demonstrate all of the following: a. That the project does riot alter presently occurring plant and animal populations in the ecosystem in a manner that would impair the long-term stability of the ecosystem; i.e., natural species diversit)(, abundance and composition are essentially unc?wqed as a result of the project. b. That the project does not ham or destroy a species or habitat that is rare or endangered. c. That the project does not he= a species or habitat that is essential to the natural biological functioning of the wLtiand or estuary. d. That the project does not Significantly reduce conSUIrPtive (e.g., fishing, aquaculture and hunting) Or ncrtdOnsuTPtive (e.g., water quality and research cpportunity) values of the wetland or estuarine ecosystem. As far as the wooden retaining wall is concerned, the applicant haE not demonstrated consistency with the City's LUP requirements. However, the deposition of the fill material bayward of the existing bulkhead will increase present (and restore previ'ous� intertidel habitat and is therefore consistent with the City's LUP policies. While the Commission considers the foregoing LUP policies to be relevant to the current project, since the project is situated on Sul— merged land, these policies are advisory only, the final decision of the R 5-82-851 Page 9 commission must be based on the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. The commission therefore finds that approval with conditions of this project does not prejudice the ability of the City to develop implementation programs that are able to carry out the certified Land Use Plan consistent with Section 30604 of the Coastal Act. E. Public Access, Sections 30210, 30211 and 30212 of the Coastal Act proviU_et-'Fa-E -Maximum public access opportunities to and along the shoreline be provided in any new development. Section 30214 provides, in part, that the public access policies shall be implemented in a manner that takes into account the time, place and manner of public access because of site constraints, the need to protect the privacy of adjacent residents and to provide for maintenance and the collection of litter and the concern for the right of the private property owners. The City of Newport Beach Land Use Plan, as certified by the commission, also provided policies requiring lateral and vertical access in new develop- ment. These policies provide that requirements for access do not pertain to established existing residential subdivisions where no sandy beach exists. The proposed project is located on a lot in a built -out subdivision between Balboa Boulevard and Lower Newport Bay. Lateral access along the shore in this area is not possible since virtually all of,the adjacent properties are already bulkheaded. Vertical access to the water is available adjoining the site and 180 feet to the west of the subject site. The Commission finds therefore that adequate vertical access exists nearby. In its action on the Newport Beacy LUP, the commission determined that continuous lateral access along the Bay in existing subdivisions should be assured where sandy beach can be reached and access can be provided consistent with the privacy of adjacent residents. In this case, there is a lack of sandy beach except at very low tide, the sites are fully bulkheaded, theie are numerous piers and floats severely limiting movement along the bay seaward of the bulkhead, and the sub- division located in the area of Lower Newport Bay is fully developed. Continuous lateral access is not appropriate at this site since generally it does not provide access to usable sandy beach and cannot be pro.vided consistent with protection of privacy and Section 30214 of the Coastal Act. ME- R + 4 IT 9JO74 lp ORA N, r PAR i PAR 27 7,11 L aMeVAN t 6% joc'M4;0� vi 69 r-ptoposep 0*JIAA& woao jej-," Lij A p. =*o 1AARiflE 09PARTIAENT 6/8 clu, mu WPUT RLVL IV jjWWT UAN. tA 00 rn qA,T,& "LeA4L 4o' I r If J AL L* 3,,, Sal Val I PRDPOS C* -j A "J LW LA - W5 a -WOO WA L/ "17c 07 C. 0711- F Aporgt#g /7/3 ZF� 5-82-851 C.,+V A,",Owli Vo*%s Wall PASAM, v VICI PJ I TY k F T COH AMp C,wl, gd*WP*Wr &AY, COA IFOA MIA .49"r rocom4r,osts OWO o4owersaw m &,,I Dlial arw%o,0010 ~,,*a &0/0, ^FOOt "Wer tow W*Ar�- Owoz�— rwoo,ro we 10"Oes T,--*AI�WWAP-0`,r AV Ob-elI Afmor&a, /,,te& or* ON006trISAW . ,* , S . SCCAm. NFAIO W,~1 &Or. AIC-4&lot PZ>W- 7- 404)e A'x *7 P rq�4 t-7 I du 1,67 , PPOWZY 10 C' DO rV7 .0orwi-A �F,L:"X4 �-- ;4 a'* 47 wre oave 40 40 60 Ob ON to Exki6if 3 711W wrift., Governor �tate of California, Edmund G. Bro California Coastal Commission SOUTH COAST DISTRICT COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 5-82-186 666 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 3107 Long Beach, CA 90801 Page 1 of 2 (213) 590-507-1 On— April 23, 1982 , The California Coastal Commission granted to William Farnsworth 1713 East Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, CA this permit for the development described below, subject to the attached Standard and Special conditions. The applicant proposes to replace an existing U-shaped float with a single, finger float. The new float will extend no further bayward than the existing float. SITE: 1713 East Bay Avenue, Newport Beach Issued on behalf of the California Coa ffill cb ffn=' THIS PERMIT IS NOT VALID Executive Director UNLESS AND UNTIL A COPY OF THE PERMIT and WITH THE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE COMMISSION OFFICL CP/sa ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The undersigned permittee acknowledges receipt of this permit and agrees to abide by all terms and conditions thereof. ffate - Signature of Permittee 5/81 Coastal Development Per No. 5 82-186 Page 2 STANDARD CONDITIONS: Notice of Recei t and Acknowled e�,*not. The permit is not valid and construction shall not commence until a copy of m1t e M t. y " 'e �pemit e or authorized agent, acknowledging receipt of the permit and acceptance of the s gn y Ue �oemt, S gn terms and conditions, is returned to the Commission office, 2. Expiration. If construction has not commenced, the permit will expire two years from the date on which the Commission voted on the application. Construction shall be pursued in a diligent manner and completed in a reasonable period of time, Application for extension of the permit must be made prior to the expiration date. 3. C alil�nRt All construction must occur in strict compliance with the proposal as set forth in the application for . su ject to any special conditions set forth below. Any deviation from the approved plans must be reviewed and approved by the staff and may require Commission approval. 4. InterpretW�on. Any questions of intent or interpretation of any condition will be resolved by the Executive Director or the Commissi on. 5. Inseections. The Commission staff shall be allowed to inspect the site and the development during construction, subject to N -hour advance notice. 6. A I nT t - The permit may be assigned to any qualified person, provided assignee files with the Commission an shg,aM —Unt accepting all terns and conditions o f the permit. 7. Terms and Conditions Run with the Land. These terns and7conditions shall be perpetual, and it is the intention of the riii �lsslon and the permittee to bind all future owners and possessors of the subject property to the terms and conditions. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: NONE 'Cl 117 fx, VICIMITY SKETCH J'r'y NXWPORr &AY, CAL IFOaNIA 5'0u�d'�qs are ex'orc�sed 0�0( ol"O�e dep�A5 below I�Ivo� 4oWer 4OW MQ41rr. A101� MARME DEPARTMENT ea�9%01' ?"&d -I-Aorhoe /'e7es c/a CITY HALL ore d �oble'shec` /A;S.secl'o� 0?�'vew�efl Bor. 33M NEWPORT BLVIL NEWPDRI REACH. CA TM Pr 0 r -i - — ----- ------ a .-JIL 8 )< 30, 4 Fckrns uj.or 7 04,-�f, IG 71ZAcr A 00ee 1 1 -3 9/T' 82 - 1 Z360 W"' . IN REPLY REFER TO SPLCO-R " I DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY LOS ANGELES DISTRICT. CORPS OF ENGINEERS P. 0. BOX 2711 LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90053 Mr. Sam Kniss Trautwein Brothers 2410 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663-3798 Dear Mr. Kniss: 8 DEC 19a2 Reference is made to your letter of 22 November 1982, on behalf of your client Mr. W. H. Farnsworth, in which you inquired as to whether or not a permit is requf—red from 'the US Army Corps of Engineers to construct a wood retaining wall at elevation plus 6 feet Mean Low Water (MLW) located at 1713 East Bay Front, city of Newport Beach, county of Orange, State of Cali'fornia. Based on the information furnished in your letter (referenced above), we have determined that the proposed project is not subject to our jurisdiction under Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, provided that all work associated with this project is done above elevation plus 5 feet MLW. Any work done below elevation plus 5 feet MLW will required a permit from our office. Should you have any further questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Bob Atkins in our Regulatory Functions Branch at (213) 688-5606, before 3:00 p.m. of any work day. The receipt of your letter is appreciated. Sincerely, J.P. FAST IT Chief, Co struction- Operations Division STATE OF CALMORNIA EDAUND 0. POWN JL, Ca"mor. STATE LANDS COMMSSION EXECUTIVE OFFICE 1807 - 13th Stmt KENNETH CORY, Cantrallur MIKE CURB, Lieutenant Gommor Saer"anto,Califemia 95814, MARY ANN GRAVES, Director of rinance CLAIRE T. DEDRICK Exmutive Off icar November ;4, 1982 File: SD 82-11-17. Trautwein Brothers Waterfront Construction 2410 Newport Boulevard Of M Q6,70 V* �1'ot , I Newport Beach., California 92663-3798 101tR Dear Mi. Kni ss: Subject: Construction of New Retaining Wall for W. H. Farnsworth at 1713 East Bay Avenue, Newport Beach, California The staff of the State Lands Commission has received your letter dated November 4, 1982, and copies of the permit drawing relative to the construction of your client's retaining wall in Newport Bay. This is to advise that.any interest the State of California may have in the tide and submerged lands overwhich the proposed project will ex� tend has been granted by the Legislature in trust to the City of Newport Beach. Therefore, you need not apply to the.State Lands Commission for project,autharization. You should, however, apply to the City of Newport Beach for any necessary permits or approvals. You should also apply to all other agencies having approval authority, This action does not constitute, nor shall it be cons.trued as, a waiver of any right, title, or interest by -the State of California in any lands under its jurisdiction. JL: ja Very truly yours-, JUDY LUDLOW Granted Lands Representative (916) 445-7134 cc: California Coastal Commission South Coast District Robert L. Wynn, City Manager I City of Newport Beach 4 STATE OF CALIFORN14—STATE LANDS COMMISSION J% EDMUND G. BROWN JR., 6 STATE LANDS COMMIS51ON 1807 13TIl STREET SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNI 95814 YT January 22, 1982 File: SD 82-01-13 Mr. Steve Barrett Gillis and Derby, Inc. 2806 LaFayette Avenue Newport Beach, California 92663 40 hq;k Re: Proposed Construction and Installation of a New Finger Float for William Parn . sworth at 1713 East Bay Avenue, Balboa, CA. The staff of the State Lands Commission has received your letter Of January 6, 1982 and copies of the permit drawing relative to the Construction of your client's finger float. This is to ad -vise that the tide and submerged lands over which the proposed project will extend are sovereign lands-of� the State of Califor- n3 . a.that the Legislaturegranted in trust to the City of Newport Beach.. Therefore, you need not apply to the State Lands Commission for project authorization. You should, however, apply to all other -agencies having approval authority. This action does not constitute, nor shall it.be'construed as a waiver of any right, title, or interest by.the State of California in any lands under its jurisdiction. Very truly yours, F�ITTU71DY' Lzow Land Agent.* JL:bd .cc: California Coastal Commission South Coast District � I 666 East Ocean Blvd., Room 2107 Long Beach, CA 90801 Attn: Nancy Lucast, District Director Robert L. Wynn,.City Manager City of Newport Beach, City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach,,CA 92660 11 LOCATI STATUS SHEET HARBOR PERMITS New PERMIT NO., /of -1,7t3 Revision APPLICANT NAME Dredging_ CONTRACTOR Date Rec'v Fee Amt. Fee Processed Date Reviewed by Ma i ne Dept. Al , 7— Denied Corection Required - Description City Council: Approved 7-�'Den i ed I Remarks DATE MATERIAL SENT/APPROVED C.O.E. SCRZCC SARWQCB J.H.C. OR. CTY. T.I.C. 1. Application 2. Consent Ltr. 3. "Waste" Ltr. 4. Drawings 5. Staff Report 6. 7. 8. REMARKS DATE FINAL INSPECTION CIO;- :7-11x .,t4,4f 40f -F1 -F� f==IL Ai SO." err ce LAJOaV -V J, VICINITY SkETCH 4mj, Jvmw"� SAY, CA.L woam,^ &d'j *^Ce CP6.0"* &C/V� Av�� lawv� LOW W6$to�. 'Waz�� POL'ope off' 40"010 ojLiwqj*iy A�O**4 AkNA�, /,,vpr$ are -TA; 3 . jcc/,� ajr�vw W,~/ Asor. ILIC-44-) Pc�"e- -7- �04 /4,- ri FL J4 -r 4e V. X BLI'L earl I I - I Ltwe -5 Sol PkOPOS5- C, A PRO po I C—Xj,5-Z-1AfS,-- 7) XVI:�1,111 WA 1711- OL� C- 0 ( 'o . en 4 5�r Y/.PO #4oVtr/ao/' .7,9 67 - ( 'I t 3 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AGENDA ITEM NO. F 0 Marine Department December 13,1982 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Marine Department SUBJECT: HARBOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS 109-1707. 109-1709, and 109-1713 BY DR. HAROLD MORGAN, HARVEY SOMERS, AND W.H. FARNSWORTH TO BUILD A WOODEN RETAINING WALL BAYWARD OF THEIR PROPERTIES Ar 1707, 1709, AND 1713 E4ST BAY AVEMUE Recommendation: If desired, approve the applications subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicants be required to maintain a sandy sloping beach bayward of the proposed retaining wall, by periodic dredging, Discussion� This particular block an East Bay consists of the following properties: 1701, 1707, 1709 and 1713. There is currently a wooden retaining wall bayward of 1701 and from field inspection it is apparent that this wall has retained the sand bayward of the residence and a sandy sloping beach exists bayward of the wall. The adjacent properties, 1707, 1709, and 1713 have experienced considerable erosion to the point that they have lost the majority of the beach bayward of their residences and improvements next to their residences are in jeopardy. To solve this problem the applicants are proposing to join the existing retaining wall and extend it across their properties. The Harbor Permit Policies dealing with retaining walls in this area permit their construction at "the bayward most line of vacated East Bay Avenue". The applicants are proposing to construct their wall approximately 30 feet back from this line so they are well within the policies and should be able to maintain sandy sloping beaches bayward of the retaining wall. David Harshbarger Marine Director z 7' Tony Mel um Tidelands Administrator TM: db 101-17/3 IC,#rr dw =M. X -F +=:r 71 A ITI c� LA) A L-� VICINITY -SKETCH Arry Wgw�� OAY, C�OAIF�&Mf^ WXBWC9ff" 00 &dr" D^& O�.1001'0 ~,'As 46*1o� A -Poo" 40wep ta� 6&otee. Wax�� rw"? W/' jo,*�,, A2,1� Alk�,Ao� /,�Ve.S Awro :&Oak/oSAW Vf^ srcb" ate'vo W,~/ JSOY-. LA-) /0 4>"e 7- ;�-- n IL4- 40' L c 3es Vo, LA WE FIZO10",Sr- 0 PAO Pa I 674 E_ X I's LV,411 L WA 171/- 1713 C-fo4 9t fiftir"44mers Amew Aik V.�Z� 4z, -w ey- -.7'-- Ae.,w, 4p 0 &.) Iffl-a %,m UA�UA ST PA rW 1110fl& STATUS SHEET HARBOR PERMITS LOCATION 1,7,1� q- , n&? New PERMIT NO. ldf , / 7 1,q Revision ly APPLICANT NAME k�f 4A�-- Dredging_ CONTRACTOR Date Rec'v Fee Amt. Fee Processed Date Reviewed by Marine.Dept. Approved V/— Denied CorectionRequired - Description City Council: I Remarks I . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Approved DATE MATERIAL SENT/APPROVED Application Consent Ltr. "Waste" Ltr. Drawings Staff Report REMARKS C.O.E. SCRZCC DATE FINAL INSPECTI �12-30-,rl Denied SARWQCB J.H.C. OR. CTY� T.I.C. 7- K N Zip, 01 v; ifztLYBU t Slope VICiMITY"SkETCH 1 R -AY CALIFORNtA t below A�,an 4o,,I,, 1,w ?O�5,e Ir hz", qPP,o4/",J,/y JvQr,60, 'I"nes are e , yo�leshed /4;s 5,rclO" rl'�s 4� IA71 C7'Od 13 PERMIT NO. DREDGING APPLICATION Project Location:: 1713 -East Bay Ave. Cubic Yards to be Dredged: 155 Method Of Dredging: Hydraulic Suction Nature of Dredged Material: Sand/Silt Disposition of Dredged Material: Place material on adjacent beach Method of Material Disposition: Pump through discharge pipe to disposal fill area Turbidity Control Method: Filter screen around discharge site Effect of dredging on contiguous bulkheading and beaches, Will restore depleted beach and reinforce bulkhead. Ir Wm. L. Harris hereby state that I have read the U. S. Army (print name) Corps of Engineers permit for maintenance dredging in Newport Harbor, the City of Newport Beach and Orange County Harbors,Beaches and Parks District (if applicable) permit for maintenance dredging and that I accept all the provisions therein. Additionally I guarantee that the proposed dredging will not occur because of any altering of existing use of the affected zone. W. H Farnsworth ;� n�ame� (Ap� �MWC-�j� 3/ (Date) Shellmaker, Inc. (Contractor -type name) Signed: on ractor s Representative CITY OF, NEWP(-')R'T BEACH 11.0. BOX I �68, NEWPORTBEACH, CA 92063-3884 September 8, 1982 William Farnsworth 1713 East Bay Front Balboa, CA 92661. Dear Mr. Farnsworth: 1 The Newport Beach Marine Department has received a complaint regarding the use of your residential float at the above address. Specifically, the complaint is that the easterly side of the'float is being used in violation of Section 21.A pf the Newport Beach Harbor Pyrmit Policies which states: 2I.A. "Boats moored at private or public docks shall pot extend beyond the projection of the property lines of the property to which the dock facility is connected...". To avoid further action by the Marine Department the vessel moored on the easterly side of the float must be relocated. If you have questions in.this regard please call me at 640-2156, S i ncy, Y " A& Tony Melt -As Aministrator Tidelarl TM: db 3300 Newj)ort Boulevard, Ne�,v).)ort Beach t" a �'- / 713