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Home My WebLink AboutSUNSET MARINA PARK GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - Formerly Sunse wo Wildlife Refuge - Property Line _BOAT STORAGE - •2a1 Spaces Includes 73-45'Spaces i--Fenced Perimeter Jo c and 168-35'Spaces gging Trail Chain Link Fence— •All S aces Pull-Thru tnterprelive Kiosk g r a r Minor Dredging To Allow ��t'j \ \ I \I�\ \ \�\�\ \�\ \ \ \ �\Al, e Marshland Re-establishment�� / �. AV' O - \�\�•I \ t \\ -A \ °i\ \ \ I\�\I\ \�\ I\,A\<e\A s\ \ � ^/Storage nce Building Parking Lot For Eastern Causeway/ Maintenance Yard\ Controlled Access --_\,' i 'Lt �`/..' ;�%l,]„ 1 Li y •l . 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Landscaping ■ V� BOA SLIP EX`PANSION �j �' —Widen Access To Two Lanes GENERAL / •65 Additional Slips ) \ �P (Each Way) � Property Lirie ting Existing Baat p y ® F.V E L® p M E N jConvenience Docks \\• \ \ Existing Restrooip\ - \ 1 � PLAN — PHASE 2 -Typical Sidewalk/Security / - - sunset 46 ` BOAT RAMP PARKING marina � e \ 12' - •280 Spaces M ' pt a r i n a Includes 90 Upgrading Spaces NEW PARK FAC;LITIES ■ - • • Includes A8 Spaces To 45 5s51 �\ \ - Includes Widening Some Spaces Boat Storage 2.3 Acres ^�- To 17-0' .3 Acres park Boat Wash Area fi+nra Pane/kbax Parking Area 13.5 Acres • Least Tern Nesting 5. c of Orange _ g 5 Acres Count Marina/Harbor `45 Additional Boat Existing Buffer-upgrade With Trees - ' l_ .,- y enCy Sltp Parking Spaces s Patrol Facilities .67 Acres Environmental and?ryrti'tent Ag •\\\ \ � Harbors Beaches a cation d Pump out _ _ Public Parking 2.84 Acres Proposed Harbor_t t ♦ h�'!:, Pa Vol Headquarterslow +--Existing Administ�Building - _ jq4 j r CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNTINGTON BEACH TO: Melanie Fallon, Community Development Director FROM: Connie Brockway, City Clerk RE: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - SUNSET MARINA PARK - ALTERNATIVE C DATE: October 25, 1994 Alternative C of the General Development Plan for Sunset Marina Park was approved by . Council on August 15, 1994. Our office requested a copy of the Alternative C on August 18, 1994 because a copy of the Alternative was not included in the Council packet. My office followed up on this request on September 30, 1994 and again on October 25, 1994 and Julie Osugi stated that she is unable to secure a copy of Alternative C from the county. This material should have been a part of the Council packet and is needed for the completion of the August 15, 1994 City Council minutes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at x5404. Thank you for your help in securing this material. �p 0. t.v-a_'Z� M-et G/W/94memo r. ' t wittol.R.W aaonW ti:. _ —BOAT STORAGE - •6. SS..o.. r.—fMeW f.ri.,. g9m AN WbAYR •..eteE.�t I h I—. l.t.rpnE..KJANk � � .. . I..r,�n,°r°i�.t,l�..l...,„; /f �'C�:. �. , .�0� •'.` ��Sy� ��a\i\ \ PROPOSED LEAST TERN NESTWC SITEtUSAo •ape..am.uly as Ain, �� - - _ mw awn e.V' P..• /O�uDlk n.n. 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Lanaxapa+g 84; BLIP EXJ"; NSION r I \ , _ . .;�WW Warl saTo I—unaa- GENERAL cS.eaBGrow 54a ��"" C� ,�gepat ,, Proprry ln. ®E V E L®P M E I° — PHAS '� `� ' . • �\ �--�__ ��' PLAN sunset BOAT RAMP PARKING �_ -�---- marina �1 - •nrateaaS go,&&V AS SPA 1 NEW PARK FACILITIES bctNaa AS 5p.ce TO 45' goat sw.a "7.3 Awe F �) a Vldwg Son+Bpa as • Bpat R,mp a_g z]Acres par •SOa Vaash Ma Fit"t'r'a••' era.133 Pose LeastT Nesting 5.5 Acres -;,.�'_:Couney of Orange •Sup Saawcla \\ Eaiatag B pg ONH9raOe With TYa E as ' Patrol iMs SY M.s maironmencal Management Agency 4xpoana Pl••P-Otrt / -� \ Pr Par" "A Acts Harbors Beaches and Par%s P. N.aON�.. t • ® .I ag AAaaaaQa� 19d�WWI r GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN-PHASE 2 sunset . ..- 4y arina .. park County of Orange Environmental Management Agency Harbors Beaches and Parka 1994 SUNSET MARINA PARK GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PHASE II Prepared by: PERIDIAN Irvine, California July 1994 HARBORS, BEACHES AND PARKS ROBERT G. FISHER, DIRECTOR COUNTY OF ORANGE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA MICHAEL M. RUANE DIRECTOR ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ROGER R. STANTON GADDI H. VASQUEZ First District Third District HARRIET M WINDER WILLIAM G. STEINER Second District Fourth District THOMAS F. RILEY Fifth District • SUNSET MARINA PARK GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PHASE II TABLE OF CONTENTS Design Team/Acknowledgements iii-iv I. Executive Summary 1 II. Marina Park Characteristics Location and Description 7 Current Marina Park Operations 8 History and Planning Background 9 Land Use/Zoning 10 Market Analysis/Recreation Need Assessment 11 Environmental Considerations Landform Analysis 13 Channel Sedimentation and Removal 14 Geology/Soils 16 Water Quality 17 Biological Resources 18 View Analysis 23 Climate/Air Quality 24 Noise 24 Service Infrastructure Traffic/Circulation 25 Existing Utilities and Service Requirements 27 • Table of Contents Page Two III. General Development Plan overview 28 Land Use and Facility Description 29 Implementation Costs and Revenue Analysis 34 Projections/Maintenance Costs operations and Maintenance Bibliography 40 DESIGN TEAM Peridian Irvine Landscape Architecture/Planning 17848 Sky Park Circle Irvine, CA 92714 Courtland Paul - Senior Principal Dennis Anderson - Principal Brian Baker - Project Designer Michael Green - Resource Consultant CONSULTANTS MARINE/CIVIL ENGINEER Moffat & Nichol, Engineers P.O. Box 7707 250 W. Wardlow Road Long Beach, CA 90807 Mr. Robert Nathan, Engineer ECONOMIST Williams, Kueblebeck & Associates, Inc. 17870 Sky Park Circle Suite 108 Irvine, CA 92714 Mr. Lawrence Williams, Principal TRAFFIC ENGINEERS Basmaciyan-Darnell, Inc. 4262 Campus Drive, Suite B-1 Newport Beach, Ca 92660 Mr. Bill Darnell, Engineering/Principal MARINE BIOLOGIST Peter Dixon & Associates 2601 Vista Ornada Newport Beach, CA 92660 Mr. Peter Dixon, Biologist BIOLOGIST Barbara Massey 1825 Knoxville Avenue Long Beach, CA 90815 -iii- ARCHITECT Corcoran/Hepp and Associates 17875 Sky Park North, Suite D Irvine, CA 92714 Mr. Jim Corcoran, Architect ACKNOWLEDGHMUS This Master Plan has been prepared at the request of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Board of Supervisors Roger Stanton, 1st District Harriett M. Wieder, 2nd District Gaddi H. Vasquez, 3rd District, Vice-Chairman William G. Steiner, 4th District Thomas F. Riley, 5th District, Chairman Harbors, Beaches and Parks Commission Larry Luera Shirley Dettloff (Vice Chair) Bruce C. Hughes Sally White Ed Conway Gail Kerry Earle Robitaille -iv- i The General Development Plan - has been completed through efforts and guidance of a great many individuals, their cooperation and assistance is greatly appreciated. The consultant team particularly wishes to thank Ralph Hudson and Robert Wingard of the Environmental Management Agency for their continuous support and guidance in this effort. This document is based upon the Sunset Marina Park General Development Plan Phase II Improvements as previously prepared by the Harbors, Beaches, Parks and Recreation Staff in February, 1980. In addition we wish to acknowledge the following: Environmental Management Agency Mike Ruane, Director Environmental Management Agencv Harbors, Beaches and Parks Robert Fisher, Director of Harbors, Beaches and Parks Denton Turner, Manager of Design Greg Derr, Project Manager, Design Tim Miller, Manager, Regional Parks Operations Larry Paul, Manager, Coastal Facilities/Open-Space/Trails Orange County Sheriff-Coroners Department Brad Gates, Sheriff-Coroner Harbor Patrol Bureau Dave Mann, Captain -v- S. f. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i EXECUTIVE SUMK;LRY Sunset Marina Park first opened its waterfront recreation facilities in 1969. The marina park opening marked the culmination of a five-year construction period which began in 1964 for the first phase of the marina park development. The first phase of the facility includes a 276 slip marina, dry boat storage area, boat launching ramp and trailer parking area, boat repair yard, marine supply store, harbor patrol command post and public green belt and picnic areas. Since the marina park's opening in 1969, these facilities have proved over burdened by the large public demand for boating facilities. General Development Plans have been prepared but for various reasons implementation has not occurred. The design team was commissioned by the Harbors, Beaches and Parks and the County Board of Supervisors to prepare an updated General Development Plan for Sunset Marina Park. This new plan is to respond to the constantly changing requirements of County recreational needs, the local natural environment and current economic conditions. The goal of this planning effort is to fully utilize the recreation boating opportunities in the marina park while respecting and enhancing the highly valued marine ecology and wildlife habitat within and surrounding the marina parks boundaries. Important objectives for obtaining this goal include the incorporation of a positive economic incentive to the development of the marina park facilities and mitigation of the potential impact on the local residential community from increased marina park use. The contents of this report provide a description of the proposed design concept for the General Development Plan. This design plan reflects the analysis of existing and future marina park use, county-wide recreational need, environmental and sociological opportunities and constraints and current operations of existing facilities. The concept plan proposes improvements to present marina facilities as well as a broader range of recreational opportunities. Recreational/Marketing Analysis The large public demand for recreational boating facilities is very evident at Sunset Marina Park. Parking facilities for the boat launch ramp operate in an overflow condition throughout the boating season from Memorial Day through Labor Day. There is a two to three year waiting list for marina boat slips. Market studies indicate that demand for Orange coast boating facilities will continue to increase. The existing boat launch ramp is under utilized, but can be brought nearer to capacity by a relatively simple and inexpensive increase of parking facilities. A dramatic increase of the number of boat slips for the marina park would require substantial capital outlays and encroach on environmentally sensitive marina park areas. A more realistic approach would be to increase boat slips through dock layout efficiencies and restructuring of existing facilities. -1- t The increased use in the marina park of small craft such as rafts, canoes and kayaks indicates a need for hand launch facilities outside of the lessee operated trailer boat launch ramp. The hand launch boat facilities would help separate the launch activities and thereby provide for a safer boating experience. The potential for developing additional recreational or recreation related commercial uses are limited due to the marina parks remote location from major traffic patterns, adjacent land use and environmental constraints including public health considerations. Environmental Analysis/Natural Environment and Built Environments The Sunset Marina Park environment, though visually unassuming, has a highly important role in the scheme of environmental features involved in the Anaheim Bay ecology. An awareness of the dynamics of ecology is essential to preparing. design guidelines for the marina park. Research was conducted in the areas of avian and plant biology, marine water quality, geology and soil _ agronomy. An analysis was also made of existing facilities and operations as well as related site factors including the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel, Huntington Harbour residential community and National Wildlife Refuge. In reviewing the above information, the interdependency of the natural and built environments becomes apparent. The marina park area encompasses an important and highly viable salt marsh community which provides year round forage and nesting sites for the Belding's Savannah Sparrow and the Light Footed Clapper Rail, two endangered avian species. A third endangered avian species, Least Tern, nests in the adjacent Wildlife Refuge and has used the marina park site as nesting habitat in the past. In general, marina park development must take place with an eye towards improving and protecting the sensitive plant and animal life within and adjacent to the marina park. The quality of the water surrounding the marina park is highly variable depending on conditions of boat use, tidal influence and flood control runoff conditions. The toxic nature of the water limits water sport activity at the marina park. The existing soil throughout the developed and undeveloped marina park areas is of very poor quality. This will limit proposed landscaped treatments unless a comprehensive soil replacement and amendment program takes place. The Sunset Marina Park land mass was created through deposition of dredge material from the adjacent harbor. The remaining excess dredge spoil on the undeveloped marina park areas must be dealt with as part of future development. Soil that is not amendable or useable for grading operations should be removed from the marina park site prior to construction. Although Sunset Marina Park is essentially a man created environment, the natural ecosystems have reclaimed areas of the marina park. These, in turn, have been jeopardized and affected by the increasing human activities in Anaheim Bay. The separation between the natural environment and the built environment is not well defined. -2- The Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel which separates the marina park site from the Huntington Harbour community is another major element affecting marina park development. The flood control channel drains roughly one-third of Orange County. It contributes an array of solid waste and toxic chemicals to the waters of Anaheim Bay. The sediment load deposited in the water adjacent to Sunset Marina Park requires a substantial removal effort on an average bi-annual basis. Undeveloped marina park areas have continued to be used as disposal sites for dredge spill. The loss of marina park acreage for spoil storage would cause an increase in removal cost to the County Flood Control District. The design team has conducted studies to identifying those increased maintenance costs while exploring alternative channel alignments through the marina park. A new alignment might reduce sediment deposition by maximizing tidal removal of sediment. The study contained in this General Development Plan has shown that the potential benefits of channel realignment are outweighed by the cost necessary to realign the channel and extensive marina park acreage lost to the new channel alignment. Two major land use entities adjacent to the marina park generate concern over future marina park development. The U.S. Navy operates the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station and National Wildlife Refuge to the north of the marina park site. Navy officials are concerned over potential security breaches by increased marina park use and increased boat traffic through the Anaheim Bay tidal breakwater. This is the only current ocean access for Huntington Harbour boaters. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department is in search of opportunities to increase habitat for endangered wildlife species in the coastal salt marsh and is wary of potential degradation to existing habitat by proposed park development. The adjacent Huntington Harbour residential community to the south and east of the marina park site is concerned that an increase in use of facilities and roadways may take place in and around their community. Proposed marina park development must address these concerns and provide necessary mitigation measures for the possible negative impacts of increased use. The previously developed marina park facilities play an important role in the formulation of the updated General Development Plan. A private management firm under a lease agreement with the County has operated all revenue generating facilities in the marina park since the marina park's opening. The lessee, Goldrich, Kest & Grau, Inc. is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all leased facilities within the existing marina park. These include the marina slips, dry boat storage, boat ramp parking and launch ramp, boat slip parking area and slip restrooms, boat self repair yard and marine chandlery store. The lessee also maintains the non-turf planter areas within the marina park. Harbors, Beaches and Parks maintain the seven acres of turf planted areas through a private landscape maintenance firm as well as the interior marina park roadway excluding parking and picnic shelters. The HBP also maintains the surrounding channels and Sunset Marina Park Bulkhead system. The County Harbor Patrol provides policing and first aid action within the harbor channels and waterways. The Harbor Patrol maintains a small trailer -3- J facility at the marina park site for their base of operations. New docks have been recently constructed specifically for Harbor Patrol use. Harbors, Beaches and Parks also maintain the Harbor Patrol facilities. The lessee may be responsible for construction of many of the proposed facilities for the Phase II marina park areas. These facilities may include buildings, boat slips, parking areas, lighting and landscaping. It is preferable for a lessee to provide improvements with a minimum of capital improvement and maintenance costs in relation to revenue, generating potential. Dry boat storage is a highly desirable use from a lessees viewpoint while new boat slips are relatively less attractive. The existing lessee's involvement in the design process has been valuable to the development of a fully acceptable General Development Plan. The existing marina park facilities are in good condition after twenty years of marina park operation. However, there are key areas in need of design attention with opportunities for undeveloped portions of the marina park. The existing marina park entry is not well defined and there is no sense of arrival. As a regional facility an entry statement would immediately upgrade the marina park's image. Landscape screening of undesirable existing facilities such as the "do it yourself" boat repair yard is also necessary. Many existing planting areas need to be amended and replanted due to the toxic soil character. Proposed design concepts and details need to be coordinated with existing facilities. Marina park furniture and facilities may need to be upgraded to reflect the overall General Development Plan themes. There is a lack of public viewing areas of boating activities and wildlife habitats. The on-site traffic circulation system should be rerouted and upgraded to meet future marina park needs. The marina park site analysis incorporated in the General Development Plan touches on those factors involved in developing Sunset Marina Park. A full Environmental Impact Report will be completed concurrently with the development of this plan by the County Environmental Planning Division. It will review in depth the final General Development Plan for potential environmental impact and mitigation. -4- Plan Recommendations This report presents the preferred schematic design concept for Sunset Marina Park for review by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and EMA. Major design conclusions formulated through the site analysis and opportunity and constraints have provided the following recommendations: * Increase boat ramp narking capacity by 90 spaces to 280 spaces total through relocation of permanent dry boat storage to remote areas of the marina park site and developing new parking areas north of current boat ramp parking on undeveloped land. Existing boat ramp parking is to be redesigned and upgraded to provide uniform length car and trailer spaces. * Provide a new dry boat storage area near the marina park entry. Shift all existing dry boat storage to this new area from the boat ramp parking area. Storage area will provide 241 pull-through spaces. * Increase the number of boat slips by reconstructing the existing boat slip layout in the boat launch channel. The net increase of sixty-five boats slips will require dredging and widening of the boat launch channel. New bulkheads will not be required although some slope rip-rap is proposed. The increase of boat slips is moderate but highly cost effective since much smaller capital outlays are needed. This concept also preserves the potential Least Tern nesting island in a remote and undeveloped condition. * Allow for ten guest boat .slips to be rented on a daily basis. * Protect and rehabilitate the former Least Tern nesting site into a condition necessary to attract nesting birds to the site. Removal of vegetation and creation of a barren sandy surface will be necessary. Nesting site management and observation will be negotiated by the County and various wildlife groups. * Provide a hand launch dock for small untrailered craft (i.e. , canoes, kayaks, rafts.) The facility will be located adjacent to the existing boat launch ramp but will offer free parking and launching. Separation and integration lanes for the hand launch boats into the channel will significantly increase safety over currently uncontrolled launching at the existing boat ramp. * Construct permanent harbor patrol facilities at the southwestern point of the developed first---phase of the marina park. These new facilities will provide increased visibility and access into harbor channels. * Provide interpretive kiosk overlooking the adjacent Seal Beach Natural wildlife Refuge as well as interior marina park site natural habitats. This will increase opportunities for public education on the importance of the wetlands habitat. * Increase landscaped areas will visually and functionally unify proposed marina park land uses and improve the marina park's general aesthetic character. -5- 2. .. l`-=IMPLEMENTATION OF REGIONAL RECREATION FACILITIES (AS OF DECEMBER 1983) n.nYlr \y 1 . .r.[...P. '\• t.c.I.0 MAW '.EOtElEO ...................................::..... ..... b w... �\ r • wra.a. ..........::::::: ............:...;..........: le. �e.e.T. I \1.• I I •Do-.Y4 wr.row ..vo. 4 r....m , Nr rNl� �IfO• �_Y..w ..R Ce.rT � - . �A.O. ............... ................. .... rr r.u. r.•w.�i. c.•.. .. .r verve rl.ro. .p tM •.awn:Iw IrIU.I - •rOc r.a TY.CNT. .alr.oe. .Lam• .... Y I ........Y.N. I ............ /� � - _.....:..� Wfr ' YID..PIA �� e.q.Or1...•rOl SUNSET .,�. YA..Y r...e....rw ._,........ uP...w.w. ...._ T MARINA PARK Y• LEGEND =3 COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS a....a.Ne.orr 7�C HISTORICAL SETTS (EXISTING) MASTER PLAN OF. o GO�=EAFHEs .=W M IMPLEMENTED LS(O 12183 [=J COUNTY HARBORS Q EXISTING TRAILS(OUTSIDE REGIONAL, RECREATION FACILITIES asi ERCOLOGIGICALRE REFUGES REGIONAL PARKS) Additional Recommendations: * Develop a strong landscape and signage theme at the marina park entry. * Provide landscape screening for undesirable marina park use areas, including parking areas, storage and repair yards. * Upgrade interior marina park circulation by re-routing the interior marina park access road for smoother transitions through marina park, adding traffic lanes and separating opposing traffic with .landscaped medians. * Provide buffering between marina park users and sensitive environmental areas in and around the marina park. Background Documentation Pertinent information generated by previous Development Plans, Environmental Impact Reports and this report has been incorporated into this document. tl. PARK CHARACTERISTICS LOCATION & DESCRIPTION Sunset Marina Park is a facility owned and operated by Harbors, Beaches and Parks; a function of the Orange County Environmental Management Agency. The marina park is located on the western edge of the County within the city limits of Seal Beach and adjacent to the City of Huntington Beach. It lies between the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station and National Wildlife Refuge to the north and the Huntington Harbour residential community to the south. The marina park separates Anaheim Bay, a major coastal wetlands and estuary system from the inland marina channels of Huntington Harbour. The marina park site consists of 63.3 terrestrial acres purchased from the U.S. Navy in 1961 at 50% market value and 31.4 acres of tidal and navigational channels leased from the State of California in 1968. The purchase and lease arrangements for the marina park land are based on the expressed condition that the area be developed into a marina park with public access to the waterway. The marina park site land mass was created through the deposits of sediment dredged from the adjacent channels. An undeveloped area of the marina park site was used as spoil storage for maintenance dredging of the harbor channels. On-going channel maintenance is occasionally required for purposes of maintaining navigable depth in adjacent channels. However, the last time this site has been used for such purposes was December 1983. Vehicular access to the marina park is provided by Edinger Avenue, a major east-west county arterial terminating at the marina park site. Existing marina park facilities include a 276 slip marina, dry boat storage, boat launch ramp, car and trailer parking, boat slip parking, boat self-repair yard and marine store. Greenbelt and picnic facilities wind through the marina park grounds. The County of Orange maintains a Harbor Patrol office at the marina. The lessee maintains a marina manager to oversee boat ramp, boat storage and boat slips operations. Regional Considerations Sunset Marina Park is an important entity in the Orange County Regional Recreation System. This county marina park is within easy driving distance of a major portion of the Orange County population, as well as the Los Angeles basin. Only at Dana Point and Newport Harbour (two other county marina facilities) located at the southern end of the Orange County Coast can a similar range of water oriented facilities be found. -7- [ y v M I r F , \ r s L o s A► r§_e I e s • SA{V ' BERNAUkNO, \ Marina • —_-- CO j / �— Del Re LOS ANGELES CO ORANGE C \ \ Riversid • / oo, • SUNSET MARINA r ��\ RIVE SIDE CO o PARK �-I ng I Beach I Santa ` . Ana • J I ti % Newpor , BeachCo ti / . :VICINITY MAP SUNSET MARINA PARK / AN DIEGO CO San • ao Clemente CURRENT MARINA PARK OPERATIONS The existing passive marina park facilities are operated by the Orange County Environmental Management Agency. A private lessee/concessionaire, Goldrich, Kest & Grau, Inc. operates the marina related facilities. The County maintains the roadway system and greenbelt areas. The lessee is responsible for maintenance of the boat slips, ramp, storage, repair facilities and all parking areas. The County provides for channel dredging periodically. The lease for the marina concession was awarded to Goldrich, Kest & Grau, Inc. in 1969. At that time the site was divided into three lease parcels, and two phases for improvements were developed by Goldrich, Kest & Grau, Inc. Parcel One included the marina, launching ramp, mooring space for county boats and equipment, and at least 900 square feet of public meeting rooms. Parcel Two will include a facility for boat repair and maintenance and a ship's chandlery with Parcel Three encompassing a proposed Phase II improvements. The lease is scheduled to terminate in 1999. The original lease agreement including the three parcel division was based on the proposed extension of Edinger Avenue through the marina park to Pacific Coast Highway. Both proposals have since been abandoned and as such the lease agreement is subject to revision when new marina park development takes place. This will take place prior to development of the remaining marina park area. Amendments to the lease that will be addressed include: physical boundaries; financial and use consideration; and construction/operating responsibilities. Existing facilities include approximately 276 boat slips, ranging from 20-50 feet in length rented for $3.40 - $10.72 per lineal foot on a per month basis. Currently, there is a three year waiting list to obtain a boat slip at Sunset. The boat storage yard facility provides space for 97 boats on trailers with a rental rate of $4.35 per lineal foot per month. Goldrich, Kest & Grau, Inc. directly manages the leased facilities except the boat repair and dry dock facility which is subleased. -8- 1! I J l ; , - .. - . 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The first phase of this plan was implemented in 1964 through 1968. In 1978, the staff prepared a revised "General Development Plan for Phase II Improvements" which was approved in 1980 by the County Board of Supervisors. Changing environmental and economic conditions have required the preparation of a full update to this plan. In 1984 a design team headed by Peridian was commissioned by the County to prepare this new plan in concert with County Staff. The stated goal of marina park development is to provide the maximum waterfront recreational opportunities for county residents within the framework of environmental and economic feasibility in relation to the marina park site. In view of the sensitivity of the Sunset Marina Park site many planning considerations have been addressed in the design process. Some of these issues and desires include the following. * Development of the proper mix of facilities to maximize the public ocean access opportunities. * Protection of sensitive environmental habitats, especially the three endangered bird species which utilize the Sunset Marina Park environs. * Mitigation of the impact of increased traffic from any newly introduced activities on the surrounding residential land uses. * Integration of the lessee/concessionaire requirements into the overall marina park fabric. * Generation of revenues from marina park concessions to partially offset capital improvement costs of marina park improvements. * Upgrading and buffering of existing facilities to visually integrate old and new phases of the marina park. * Provide a clear and consistent program of signage and design elements to unify and organize the marina park. * Creation of a landscape theme to unify the marina park areas, old and new, and improve the overall marina park aesthetics. _ * Improve the interior circulation system to meet new development criteria. -9- LAND USE/ZONING Sunset Marina Park consists of approximately 30 acres of existing marina, support facilities and picnic grounds. An additional 32 undeveloped acres comprise the remaining marina park site, designated as Phase II. The entire site is part of a county designated recreation/open space area with informally protected habitats for the Least Tern and Light-Footed Clapper Rail. Seal Beach designates the site as a recreational open space and resource protection zone. The California Coastal Plan adopted in 1976 designates Sunset as open space area and wetlands or estuary. The Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station lies to the north of the marina park site. It operates as an active military reservation and ammunition storage base. The Weapons Station encompasses the 1,100 acre Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge which is directly adjacent to the marina park site. An additional 3,000 acres of the Weapons Station are leased for agricultural use and vegetation control. This area is separated from the marina park site by the Wildlife Refuge. The Huntington Harbour residential community lies to the south and east of the marina park site across navigable channels. The immediately adjacent areas are zoned for medium density residential (R-2) with single family residential areas located further into the community. At present, Huntington Harbour is essentially built out. This has been taken into account in the traffic generation analysis section of the Master Plan. Commercial and medium density residential uses have been developed along Pacific Coast Highway across the main channel from the marina park site. The commercial site is zoned C-2 for Community Business District and includes financial, office, retail shop and restaurant uses. A small private marina is enclosed by the Peters Landing commercial complex directly across from Sunset Marina Park. The residential land uses in the vicinity of the marina park site are mostly waterfront oriented with boat slip facilities. As such they contribute boat traffic to the channel waters around the marina park site. -10- LAND USE CATEGORIES � ._ .. ,. - _ •. -y:;,�•�, r. �.. � �. ._ � "�". .- y".F..._'* ^ram _ --.' 41 - .g. . ...-._. �,,,.-.: ^� �-- ,,,_.—._�,: �L.=,.�L?��= _3. �_•� ,__,�--_--._�.— �-,�_: .--; RESIDENTIAL '_�—_- '.- `� ','-.'_ :�-• � - _ �__�►__+ -_ -_.+e •, LOW DENSITY �• ['�, Y '� _ -;,E€t•":Q _'\ --- `._ , cM =.�_!�7,.--i`•�_�=j.. -�:= _-- '�' ."- "�- '+-- "i^- HIGH DENSITY — -`� E: :•_.::. ;:.. :i '=Yf COMMERCIAL K. .4. - u`' . , '!r.• :. >' y'- GENERAL e OPEN SPACE ';;�a.•. ;c : - its..,.;.��::.. _f l• Y �r t W ATE R x f CONSERVATION ., ! RECREATION LAND USE PLAN 4= UNSET MARINA PARK .N MARKET ANALYSIS/RECREATION NEED ASSESSMENT Sunset Marina Park must provide recreational facilities that are both economically viable and which meet regional recreation needs. A market analysis has been undertaken to evaluate existing facilities and establish potential recreational uses for the marina park. The purpose of the market analysis is to quantify demand for existing and potential marina park uses and to identify revenue generation on a unit basis. Synthesizing these findings into the planning effort will lead to a proper mix of uses in the marina park. The marina park currently operates as a commercial revenue generating facility. It is managed by a private concessionaire through a lease agreement with the county. Most new facilities in the marina park will be operated on a continued commercial basis. The current concessioner/lessee, Goldrich, Kest & Grau, Inc. , has a lease agreement with the County on most of the remaining undeveloped marina park land. The lessee's input has been a key element in the preparation of the market analysis as well as the conceptual design of the marina park facilities. The primary market area for Sunset Marina Park facilities was determined to be Orange and Los Angeles Counties with a small percentage of users arriving from outlying counties. The study considers existing and previously proposed uses for Sunset or related uses in similar developments. Boat Slivs - There is currently a severe shortage of boat slips in the market area. Based on current conditions, demand is expected to exceed supply by 3,300 slips in 1990 and 5,000 slips in 1995. The current average slip length at Sunset is 30 feet 6 inches. Demand for larger berths has increased. A survey of existing marinas and their waiting lists yields the following suggested slip length distribution for proposed slips at Sunset: Feet 96 30 28 31-35 32 36-40 25 41-45 10 46-50 3 51-55 36.7 Average Revenue for a typical boat slip is based on slip length. Typical monthly rates at Sunset are within the market range for similar facilities in Southern California. Boat Ramy Parking - Car and trailer parking specifically for use of the boat ramp has proved greatly inadequate at Sunset Marina Park during summer weekends and holidays. Potential ramp launching capacity far outweighs the available parking capacity even with overflow into dirt parking. As of 1985 the demand for additional ramp parking in the primary market area was in -11- excess of 2,000 spaces. This demand will continue to rise in the future. Boat ramp parking fees are currently $5.00 per night per boat with an initial $6.00 entrance fee. The boat launch ramp and adjacent parking provides the most accessible means of bringing the boating public to ocean waters. The under utilized boat ramp provides the necessary opportunity for increasing boat ramp parking to much higher levels. It is important to note that construction of additional spaces for the marina Park must take into design consideration the long periods throughout the year when the boat ramp parking area will remain only partially filled or virtually empty. Dry Boat Storage - Dry boat storage is defined as stationary storage of trailered boats in between occasional owner use. At Sunset, dry boat storage is encompassed in the overall daily boat ramp parking area. Boat storage spaces require a length sufficient for parking a trailer only, usually 30 feet or less. Daily boat ramp parking requires spaces of adequate length to marina park both trailer and automobile, usually 35-45 feet. The boat storage allotment at Sunset of 97 spaces has operated at a 100% occupancy rate in recent years. Excess demand in the market area in 1985 was about 3,400 spaces and should continue to increase. The monthly rental rate for a typical boat storage space is $4.35 per lineal foot. The current marina park lessee is confident that considerable additional dry boat storage can be quickly filled to capacity. Dry boat storage is attractive from a revenue generating stand-point in that there is relatively little capital outlay for construction, little ongoing maintenance and good rental return. Rack type boat storage has not been implemented at Sunset. It is less attractive due to the installation and maintenance costs of the racks and the seasonal occupancy of the smaller boats stored in this arrangements. Demand is typical less for the small size of boat storage provided by rack storage. Larger boat storage space is typically in greater demand at ocean access marinas. Boat Rentals - Availability would attract non-boat owners, and could be provided through the marine supply/grocery facility. Also considered but not recommended for the reasons cited are the following: Boat Sales/Fuel Dock - Are already served by existing facilities across the harbor. Snortsfishing/Boat Charters - Inadequate demand, parking limitations. -12- LANDFORM ANALYSIS The marina park site consists primarily of land formed by the deposition of dredge spoil from the construction of the Huntington Harbour residential community and from maintenance dredging at the mouth of the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel to the south of the marina park. While the salt marsh to the north is in a healthy state and receives adequate tidal flooding, changing patterns of siltation and debris build-up can affect the condition of the marshland environment. The elevation of the central area of the marina park is up to ten feet higher than the adjacent marshland increasing to more than thirty feet at points along the dredge operation retention dikes at the northern edge of the marina park site. The western portion of the marina park is virtually an island during periods of high tide except for a causeway on its eastern side connecting it to the marina park proper. This western portion was also formed by dredge deposits and currently lies approximately five to six feet above mean sea level. The accumulated dredge material on the undeveloped marina park site is considerable. Onsite use of a portion of this material provides an opportunity for creating a varied topography throughout the marina park. However, excess material should be removed from the site and is discussed in more detail in the next section under Channel Sedimentation and Removal. -13- ,� " . �'•; ��`� _ �... ��' '• 'fig:. " ."• -' . "-- ' - - --- -' . f__ _ ..•_-,�-�-�`: . . .._• . .. .._ . :_ _ __ ..�-.- Will ro - --- --- - - - ------ - - - &OAT rraaoE A. BOAT - � �� ;OAT rcr,,n Ta?v i A 7 O DOAT/TYOJLDt•AR[7+0 �'�` /^ / ' \ \ .' i• _ i ' - _' Li Mood r•� .. a 'Y�f//� � ..'� � L—.jam• � / Q �O L1 L1 11 11 ✓ Mood ; , , � !�� •• Q / �✓ sung' e4 0. ! ; �, AT marina - PAWRO ER DOATaXWpark - ` Cour►sy rn Orange �• \ G Environmental Management Agency Harbors Beacham and parka J CHANNEL SEDIMENTATION AND REMOVAL Channel Sedimentation and Removal is an important issue in the development of Sunset Marina Park. The Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel merges with Huntington Harbour along the southern edge of the marina park site (as shown on the following page) . Throughout the initial planning stage of Phase II marina park improvements, concern has been expressed over the volume of sediment deposited by the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel and the continued expense and logistical problems of its dredging and disposal. The present practice is to allow the dredge spoil to dry on-site before being offered to private sources as development fill material. This process of dredging, storage and removal typically takes from one to two years depending on the amount of dredge and the drying methods used. Alternative dumping for future dredge spoil will have to be identified when the remaining marina park area is developed. Additional dredge spoil and landfill will be generated in constructing the marina park facilities and soil removal and replacement may also be required due to the low quality of the existing on-site soil for plant growth. Harbor dredging usually takes place biannually or greater basis. The dredge amounts and costs breakdown are on average annual basis. The average maintenance dredging volume since construction of the marina facility in 1967 amounts to 12,600 cubic yards per year, mostly deposited by the Flood Control Channel. During the 1970's the cost of dredging, utilizing the marina park as a disposal site was $1.30 - $2.80 per cubic yard. Recently, the cost has risen to $7.30 per cubic yard, and eliminating the disposal site for additional marina park grounds will increase the cost further. In 1987, a major dredge removal operation involving 160,000 cubic yards of material was completed. This encompassed a larger area of the harbor channels than normally undertaken. The volume of dredge will require ocean disposal at a cost of $12.50 per cubic yard. Due to the extensive dredging operation in 1987, it is hoped that future yearly maintenance dredging can take place with the total volume less than 5,000 cubic yards. If a yearly operation is instituted, the site disposal at Sunset could resume, however, it is anticipated that the relatively small amount would eventually exceed site capacity. Assuming that .future dredge material would have to be barged to an ocean disposal site, the annual cost for maintenance dredging and disposal of 5,000 cubic yards per year would increase from $36,500 to $62,500 or about $26,000 over an on site disposal (based on $7.30 versus $12.50 per cubic yard) . An alternative for reducing the amount of sediment deposited -in the harbor and thus reducing the necessary maintenance dredging is to realign the flood control channel closer to the mouth of Anaheim Bay. This would allow silt laden run-off from the channel to be deposited in sediment which would be swept out to the open ocean instead of being deposited in the harbor. Artificially dredged sediment or "spoil" must be dumped in EPA approved ocean disposal sites if not fully dried out and used for land fill. The nearest such ocean disposal site lies five and a half miles south west of the Newport Harbour entrance and is the only available site at this time. -14- NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE An eim /1 say ah / I �..� inn' '�' •;�;� `REAUGNEp CHANNEL•: •:• •:•:•r:•.:• •. Existing New Parking Launch Channel t SUNSET MARINA PARK • Existing Slips / New Slips `v BOLSA CHICA �j CHANNEL N EL REALIGNMENT Existing Channel MouthAlternative A 1 HUNINGTON HARBOUR NATIONAL WILDUFE REFUGE 7. Y EsIsUn9 �?: :7+,•+I� New Parking ...� _� launch Channel •°.:• , j� •.� ��* Relocated j �� hunch stamp • New d Relocated Slips �%V ''terra�� `\t :••'>/� _ _ . ._ / - -_� SUNSET;.MARINA PARK _ . Existing Channel Mouth Existing Slips BOLSA CHICA CHANNEL REALIGNMENT . Alternative B HUNINGTON HARBOUR 1 NO SCALE . r Two possible alternative alignments would be Alignment A, connecting the channel to the main entry slough at Anaheim Bay marsh, and Alignment B, using the current launch ramp cover as a new outlet. Both alignments offer potential new sites for boat slip expansion (See alternatives and cost comparisons table) . Either alternative would utilize approximately 12 acres of Sunset Marina Park land otherwise available for marina park development. From both a cost and revenue standpoint, the channel realignment alternatives appear unfeasible. Long term savings in dredging cost would be outweighed by the initial capital costs of channel construction. The revenue generating potential of the additional boating facilities possible under either realignment scheme are limited. of greater significance is the difficulty of obtaining accurate projections of the amount of sediment to be actually swept out to sea. In summary, the large capital outlays, low revenue generating potential, unknown sediment quantity reductions and loss of valuable revenue or recreation generating marina park land combine to render the realignment alternatives unfeasible. The dredge disposal problem should be addressed in terms of finding alternative storage sites for drying the dredge spoil prior to trucked out removal or barging the dredge/spoil to the EPA approval dumping site near Point Fermin. Alternative storage site possibilities that need further exploration and negotiation include the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station to the north or the proposed Least Tern nesting site within the marina park. The Naval Weapons Station offers undeveloped land in close proximity to the marina park site, but military and wildlife restrictions on use as dredge spoil storage may not allow further consideration of this area. The proposed Least Tern Nesting site could not be used simultaneously for nesting and dredge spoil storage. The six month nesting cycle would not allow sufficient time for spoil storage and removal on a yearly basis in between nesting seasons. If no feasible land based storage site can be found, open ocean disposal of the dredge would be required. As mentioned previously this would increase the cost of dredging to the County although revenue generated by new marina park facilities could offset some of these costs. If necessary, the increased cost of sea disposal should be included in planning future dredging costs. -15- GEOLOGY/SOILS Geology/Soil Structure:_ The sub-structure of the marina park site is composed of a deep layer of sedimentary deposits. This coupled with the surface composition of compacted sedimentary dredge fill causes concern regarding seismic activity. The site lies within an area identified as the Newport-Inglewood Structural Zone or commonly referred to as the Newport-Inglewood Fault. The actual fault has not been precisely located, but is considered to be seismically active. Liquification or the instability of soils during the shaking of an earthquake is considered to be the main cause of damage to structures during a major seismic event such as the one centered in Long Beach in 1933. The potential for this occurring should be considered in engineering structures on the marina park site. Soil Agronomy- The origination of the marina park site soil from channel dredge fill creates a variety of problems in relation to plant growth and adaptability. Soil analysis performed throughout the undeveloped marina park site shows soil textures ranging from silty clay to loam and a sand/shell mix. Most of the soil in the undeveloped portion of the site has relatively poor drainage characteristics. In many areas excessive soil salinity, high boron concentrations and soluble sodium levels will inhibit growth and prove toxic to all but the most salt tolerant plant species. In reviewing previously planted areas of Phase One, stress is evident in much of the plant material. Soil samples have revealed that salinity remains high in these areas, even though import soil has been used for backfill, particularly in the mounded areas. A thorough soil investigation is necessary prior to mass grading of Phase II to provide a comprehensive program for soil conditioning through the stockpiling of better quality, sandy on-site soil for future use as backfill, the addition of soil amendments and/or the import of acceptable backfill from off-site sources. I -16- WATER QUALITY The prevailing water quality in the channel waters surrounding Sunset has a direct bearing on the type of proposed activities for the marina park. The marina park site is adjacent to the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel which drains almost one-third of Orange County's inland areas. Runoff delivered by this channel is often contaminated with heavy concentrations of poisonous metallic elements and depleted of dissolved oxygen (DO) which is necessary for the survival of almost all plant and animal organisms in Anaheim Bay. Periodic large fluctuations in the level of these materials in Huntington Harbour indicate occasional water quality problems. Although DO levels are generally acceptable in the harbor they occasionally drop to levels considered critical for marine life. The considerable amounts of organic trash (leaves, grass cuttings, etc. ) entering the harbor through the flood control channel and from street runoff further depletes the oxygen supply through the process of their decomposition. In addition to dissolved oxygen levels, the level of heavy metal elements in the harbor is also directly related to human activity. Data collected by OCEMA shows considerable variation in heavy metals over time, measured both in solution and in sediment, where they have a direct effect on benthic (bottom- dwelling) organisms. Heavy metals such as copper, zinc and lead are generally at acceptable levels, although all three have reached excessive levels on occasion. Cadmium, arsenic and selenium are also measured by OCEMA, whose records indicate levels low enough to be safe to marine life. In addition to the effects of the materials mentioned above, benthic plants and animals are extremely sensitive to sediment added to the harbor, particularly through construction activities. While algae will rapidly re- establish itself in areas inundated by sediment, the invertebrate animal populations (clams, snails, etc.) are not as tolerant. with their limited movement and slow reproductive cycles, a population would be destroyed by sudden deposition of large quantities of sediment and may take up to a decade to recover. Coliform bacteria levels are also a key indicator of water quality especially in considering human contact, particularly swimming and fishing. Coliform levels generally rise with increases in the presence of sanitary sewage. Coliform counts in Huntington Harbour have generally met acceptable standards, but there have been numerous incidents of higher contamination. Aside from an unknown amount of bacteria brought in by the flood control channel, the main source is likely to be illegal discharge of waste from sewage tanks on boats, a commonly occurring problem in many marina areas. In addition to potential boating safety conflicts, the broad fluctuations of water quality excludes direct human contact, such as swimming as desired marina park activities. -17- BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Sunset Marina Park lies on the edge of the vast Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. Both entities are a part of the Anaheim Bay salt marsh. As such, the marina park site supports the same basic biological ecosystems as the Refuge. The strong interrelationship between the two is made even more important by the strategic location of the marina park site near the mouths of Anaheim Bay and the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel. The marina park site blocks and/or deflects the tidal ingress into the Wildlife Refuge and inner Huntington Harbour areas and buffers the refuge from the often contaminated flood control runoff from the flood control channel. Considering its size and relative isolation, the marina park site supports three relatively diverse ecosystems composed of the terrestrial, salt marsh and marine communities. A major objective of the design process is to develop solutions which protect and enhance these natural communities. The flora and fauna of the marina park site is discussed within each ecosystem community. Terrestrial Community - The Terrestrial Community is composed of life above the littoral or tidal zone. These landform areas were created by the deposition of dredged fill from the Anaheim Bay salt marsh and Huntington Harbour channels. Flora - The almost twenty plant species identified in the Terrestrial Community in past studies belies the limited natural resource value in this marsh environment for plant growth. Many of the plants found on site are ornamental or weedy invaders of the terrestrial environment. The dominant plant species, Emoryi baccharis and Cortaderi Selloana, offer little or no value as habitat, although some wildlife cover is afforded by the Cortaderi Selloana. Pampas Grass presents an eradication problem, especially in light of its large size (2 to 7 feet) deep root system and extensive coverage of the potential Least Tern nesting area. Terrestrial Community Plant Species Scientific Name Common Name Baccharis emoryl Emoryi baccharis Bassia hyssopifolia Five-hook bassia Batis maritima Saltwort Brassica geniculata Short pod mustard Cortaderia selloana Pampas grass Frankenia grandifolia Frankenia Gasoul crystallinum Ice plant Gasoul nodiflorum Ice plant Gnaphalium sp. Happlopappus conus Haplopappus Haplopappus venetus Haplopappus Heliotropium curassavicum Salt heliotrope Hemizonia pungens Common spikeweed Liminium california Sea lavender -18- Terrestrial Community Plant Species (continued) Polypogon monspeliensis Rabbitfoot grass Salicornia bigelovii Pickleweed Salicornia virginica Pickleweed Solonum nodiflorum White nightshade Spartina foliosa Cord Grass Fauna - The life forms in the Anaheim Bay wetlands provide an interesting backdrop to marina park development. The lack of suitable vegetative cover, the isolated land form character, the small land area, and the nearby activities of man combine to render the marina park site relatively useless as wildlife habitat. . Although the Wildlife Refuge is habitat for the Red Fox, the Striped Skunk, opossums and weasels, the Refuge shares only Field Mice and Jack Rabbits with the park site. Most of the above mammals have migrated to the Refuge from inland areas and currently threaten to permanently disrupt the ecological balance of the wetlands environment. Anaheim Bay is situated on the Great Pacific Flyway, which is the basic corridor of annual migration for bird species in the western North America. On a yearly basis the wetlands plays host to innumerable species. The State of California lists five of the bird species that utilize the Bay as endangered while the Federal government lists four. These are the Brown Pelican, Peregrin Falcon, California Least Tern, Light Footed Clapper Rail and Belding's Savannah Sparrow (State only) . The latter three species are associated with the marina park site and, of these, the Least Tern is an inhabitant of the Terrestrial Community. The California Least Tern - (Sterna albifrons brownii) has generated the most public awareness of the three endangered bird species associated with the marina park site. This is due to the controversy surrounding the preservation of other Least Tern nesting sites along the California coast. The Least Tern is a relatively small bird but has distinctive body markings. The head is jet black with a white forehead and black stripes extending across the eyes. The beak is bright orange-yellow and from ill to 1 1/411 long. The body is white with grey wings and tail feathers. The Terns prefer open, barren sand beaches or salt flats where small hollows can be scraped out for nesting purposes. This creates direct competition with both human sunbathers, and land developers, for valuable and scenic beach front property. Although the Least Tern has attracted year-round attention to its plight, it is actually only a part-time resident of the state. Two-thirds of the year are spent living in and migrating. to and from its winter home in Central America. In April of each year the birds travel north in search of their annual nesting spots, and will return year after year to the same spot as long as they have successfully hatched Tern chicks the previous year. Chick survival does not affect the return of the parents. -19- The Least Terns have previously nested in the western most portion of the marina park site. The nesting site was abandoned by the Terns when man's activities in the area increased and the site became overgrown with invasive ornamental vegetation. An attempt to reestablish a nesting Tern colony on the former site by providing a favorable nesting environment was abandoned after an unsuccessful three year period. This effort was mounted by the Least Tern Recovery Team, a loose knit group of State and Federal government agency and private wildlife group personnel. Since that time the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has established a partially successful nesting colony a short distance away in the National Wildlife Refuge. This coupled with increased success at many other man-made nesting sites along the southern California coast has given the Recovery Team confidence that a successful site can be once again established at Sunset Marina Park. The Orange County EMA has maintained an understanding with these wildlife groups that an area for a nesting site will be provided in Sunset Marina Park's General Development Plan. Salt Marsh Community - The Salt Marsh Community within the marina park site boundaries occupies about 13 acres. The relatively small size of the community limits the occurrence of abundant wildlife habitat. The Anaheim Bay wetland environment derives most of its ecological importance from the zone of gradual transition between the Terrestrial and Marine Communities. This area is encompassed by the Salt Marsh Community. The slow, intermittent tidal flooding and receding of ocean waters across the relatively level mud flats and sand banks creates a system of biological production that ranks among the richest in the world. The marine micro-organisms generated by a healthy salt marsh are a basic component of the ocean food chain. Flora - The simple array of vegetation found in the Anaheim Bay Salt Marsh belies the underlying complexity of the ecosystem. The vegetation patterns in the salt marsh community exhibit a clear zonal pattern. The lower tidal or littoral zone (areas covered by water in all but the lowest tides) is occupied by Spartina foliosa (Cord Grass) . Spartina foliosa is a principal indicator of a healthy well graded salt marsh. Spartina foliosa is not as well represented in the Anaheim Bay Salt Marsh as in other local wetlands, although Sunset has a substantial area of Spartina foliosa within its boundaries. This plant provides important habitat for bird and marine animals due to its increased height relative to other salt marsh vegetation and frequent inundation. This provides visual cover and increased isolation from land based predators. The middle and upper littoral zones display increasing diversity in plant life. Vegetation does not appreciably intermix because of the narrow adaptation range of each plant. This is caused by the decreasing duration of tidal coverage and increasing soil salinity levels. Principle plants include Pickleweed, Emoryi baccharis and Sea Lavender. Pickleweed is in abundance through the Anaheim Bay Salt Marsh and is used as cover and forage by various wildlife species. Fauna - The bird community dominates the wildlife roster although some mammalian predators and herbivores from the Terrestrial Community will venture into the salt marsh in search of food sources. The control of these predators is an important management consideration in wildlife refuges. -20- . ;TERRESTRIAL SALT-MARSH MARINE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Dredge Upper High Intertidal Deposits Border Marsh. Zone 40 EM ORNAMENTALS PAM.PAS=.: r:: ::_:;,. ICE PLAN Htgh Tide ICE `PLANT PICCKLEWEE E BACCHARIS D GRASSES PICKLEWEED MARSH GRASSES CORDGRASS Low Tide MARSH GRASSES LEAST TERN BELDING'S BELDING'S SPARROW SPARROW LF .CLAPPER RAIL ;LF CLAPPER RAIL BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES Two bird species of importance in the Salt Marsh Community are the Light- footed Clapper Rail and Belding's Savannah Sparrow. As mentioned previously, both are considered endangered by the State Department of Fish and Game. The Light Footed Clapper Rail - (Rallus longirostris levipes) inhabits healthy Southern California salt marshes from Santa Barbara to Baja California. Clapper Rails are typically reclusive in nature but seem to tolerate the high degree of activity that takes place in and around their habitat in the Anaheim Bay salt marsh. The Light Footed Clapper Rail is a chicken-like bird with a long downward curving bill, long legs with toed feet and a short cocked tail. Clapper Rail plumage is in tones of umber, cinnamon and buff with dark umber upper parts, cinnamon breast and upper belly and buff throat. The lower belly and abdomen sides are colored bars of brown and white. The prime limiting factor in the Clapper Rail distribution appears to be the condition and extent of habitat available. The birds typically nest -and use as cover the Cord grass and Pickleweed vegetation only found in the littoral zone of a healthy salt marsh environment. The Rails forage the tidal flats in search of crabs, clams and related invertebrates. Clapper Rail nesting sites have been found in the northwest portion of Sunset Marina Park. They are also distributed throughout the wildlife refuge to the north. Apparently the birds prefer Cord grass vegetation to Pickleweed for nesting and hiding from predators. Within Sunset Marina Park protecting the existing Clapper Rail habitat from general degradation and human intrusion is vitally important. However, there is potential for increasing some habitat area by reestablishing a strong tidal flow into channels that have been restricted by siltation, and into areas in which the dredge fill has risen above the littoral zone. This can be accomplished by regrading and redredging the northern and western edge of the marina park site to create the proper elevation for reestablishment of salt marsh vegetation zones. Additional salt marsh area would be useful in providing buffer for the existing salt marsh, as well as,-- expanding the available habitat. Improved tidal flow will also improve the health of the existing habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published the Light Footed Clapper Rail Recovery Plan in January 1977 in which it identified three key actions necessary to increase the chances of survival for the species. These objectives include: " (1) protect all existing habitat; (2) increase the carrying capacity and stability of existing habitat thereby increasing the size of each population unit. (Apparently certain marshland areas including Anaheim Bay are under populated with Clapper Rail in relation to the density which could be supported by that salt marsh) ; (3) creating and stocking new habitat. " Belding's Savannah Sparrow - (Passerculus sandwichensis beldingii) is another year-round resident of Anaheim Bay. The Belding's Sparrow is undistinguished in appearance. Like its many relatives, the bird has a short stout bill with -21- L California Least Tern uw 1 Belding's Savannah Sparrow Light Footed Clapper Rail brown and beige plumage and bold pattering on the back and breast. The belly is almost white and there is a distinguishing yellow tinge between the bill and eye. The sparrow prefers to nest in the upper littoral zone areas of Pickleweed vegetation. It uses the Pickleweed for both nest building and as a supplemental food source during the winter months. The main staple of the sparrow diet is insect life foraged from mud flats and salt marsh vegetation. Within Sunset Marina Park, Belding's Sparrow has been known to use as feeding ground the western islands adjacent to the abandoned Least Tern nesting site as well as other mud flat areas in the marina park's perimeter. The lack of significant Pickleweed vegetation within the marina park diminishes opportunities for the sparrow to nest. A relatively large number of the species are known to nest throughout the wildlife refuge to the north and an effort to increase tidal flow and thereby expand potential feeding grounds might prove helpful at furthering survival of the species. Many species of fish and marine invertebrates will move into the salt marsh with the tide to feed and spawn in the mud flats and Cord Grass areas. Marine Community - The waters surrounding the marina park site support an abundant and varied marine population. This is due more to the existence of the biologically rich Salt Marsh Community than to the characteristic of the marine environment. The effect of marina park development on the marine habitat- is limited to concerns over water quality as opposed to reduction or expansion of the physical area. Water quality will be described in a later section of this document. Flora - The overall extent of the marine community in Anaheim Bay and Huntington Harbour has been greatly enlarged by the channel dredging which created the residential community. The physical nature is a flat muddy bottom, with vertical channel walls and pilings. Vegetative matter, when present, is dominated by Eel Grass. Although each specific habitat type is limited, the overall variety of niches allows for an interesting mix of organisms. Fauna - As previously mentioned the marine community is a diverse one, with over 100 species of invertebrates and 44 species of fish identified in Anaheim Bay. The dredged channels around the marina park site have actually proven ideal habitat for invertebrates with twice as many species found as in the salt marsh areas. Common fish species include Top Smelt, Stingray, California Killifish, California Halibut and White Seabass. Many of these fish spawn in Anaheim Bay before moving back to the open ocean. Summary - The trend of diminishing habitat in the Salt Marsh Community is the most important biological resource concern with respect to marina park development. other than water quality concerns the negative effect of marina park development on the marine community will be minor. A nesting site for the California Least Tern could be developed in a portion of the site. If successful, this would be a very important habitat use in the Terrestrial Community. -22- VIEW ANALYSIS The flatness of the site and its location between the Wildlife Refuge and the Huntington Harbour Community combine to offer a variety of interesting visual elements from different points within the marina park. Panoramic views of the Wildlife Refuge to the north and developed areas beyond are possible due to the lower elevations of the refuge and lack of high structures or vegetation. Sunset Marina Park provides the only substantial public opportunity to overlook the refuge area, including the rich marshland at the mouth of the Anaheim Bay. The views of the refuge area can be improved by developing grade variations on the marina park site at strategic view points. Activity areas such as the boat launching ramp and main channel boatways are interesting for spectators to view and will be addressed as potential overlook points when possible. The boat repair yard, marina facilities and dry boat storage yard existing in the Phase I marina park areas to the south offer both a positive and negative visual foreground from the undeveloped marina park area. The existing boat yard is in need of vegetational screening from the marina park access road at the entry. Buffering of areas within the dry boat storage areas and existing parking lots by additional plantings is also needed. It would be advantageous to develop locations in the Phase II marina park area that would allow visual penetration into the main harbor channel, which is generally screened at ground level by the existing buildings and moored boats. The interior marina park area, in general, has a sense of visual continuity, but the marina park entry is greatly in need of refurbishing. The existing bridge, on Edinger Avenue, which crosses the flood control channel provides a great opportunity for developing a strong entry statement. Landscaping, berming and proper signage are needed to focus attention on the marina park entry and provide a sense of arrival. -23- TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION c Traffic related to Sunset Marina Park takes a variety of forms including vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian and boat. At present, boat ramp operation provides the most concern in current marina park operations. External marina park access, internal circulation and boat slip ingress and egress have proved adequate except at peak holiday periods during the summer. Further marina park development, however, will begin to extend the design capacities of certain aspects of the traffic system and/or potentially create friction with adjacent governing bodies and community elements. Each form of marina park traffic and circulation is further discussed below. Vehicular Access - Off Site: - Edinger Avenue within one mile of the marina park site entrance is currently designed for one lane each direction of travel and a maximum capacity at 10, 000 ADT (Average Daily Trip) . Maximum measured periods exceed 7,000 ADT with traffic throughout the year averaging 3, 000 ADT. With the build-out of residential and commercial areas serviced by this section of Edinger Avenue virtually complete, the remaining potential generator of traffic appears to be the marina park site itself when Phase II expansion is completed. It is estimated that this additional traffic generation by the marina park site will remain within current Edinger Avenue capacities. The Orange Country Master Plan of Arterial Highways shows Edinger Avenue eventually extending across the navigable channel and connecting with Pacific Coast Highway. The actual construction of this is highly unlikely, due to environmental and cost considerations. Vehicular Circulation - On Site The internal traffic circulation system at Sunset is adequate at this time. The main collector road through the marina park provides one lane in each direction with approximately thirty feet of pavement. An additional stacking lane is provided at the approach to the boat ramp parking entry gate. The road way terminates at a looped turnaround. An increase in traffic internally would probably require the addition of one lane in each direction. This will provide smooth transition and separation of traffic and prevent potential bottle necks at left turn points. The entry occurs at a bridged crossing over the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel. The wooden bridge structure provides twenty one feet of overall roadway width. Although a lane width of fifteen feet in either direction would be preferable, the widening of the bridge would have a_.high construction cost. The bridge should continue to function satisfactory with an increase in marina park traffic. The proper use of traffic signs at the bridge approach will aid in this effort. One existing problem concerning traffic circulation in the marina park is the inadequate parking available in the boat ramp parking area. On summer weekends and holiday periods, an overflow area is utilized in the adjacent undeveloped Phase II marina park area. The disorganization that occurs in filling the existing lot and transitioning to overflow use can slow traffic circulation and create stacking problems onto the marina park collector road. -25- -..0 S.NAVAL WEAPONS STATION o ., SEAL +, BEACH SUNSET MARINA PARK ` o h, _ • q �y EDINGER AVE 0 in a HUN a LL A is. .9� 00 MARNER AVE yet AVERAGE TRAFFIC LOAD SUNSET MARINA PARK •THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES PER 24 HR. PERIOD) Redesign of the parking area at the boat ramp would expedite the loading/unloading of the lot and relieve congestion and overloading problems in the area. Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation - A pedestrian walkway runs along the boat slip bulkhead and loops back through the greenbelt picnic area between the collector road and parking areas. There is no off site linkage to the residential areas to the south. Also, the bridge at the flood control channel does not have a pedestrian lane. With Phase II development a wider range of activities would be offered in the marina park. These may include, greater boating activity, interpretive kiosk facility. The potential increase of pedestrian traffic especially among youth will require a more extensive and separate pedestrian system for safety and marina park enjoyment. The Edinger Avenue approach to the marina park is heavily used for jogging by the adjacent residential community. Pedestrian linkage to this area and an internal marina park jogging loop could address this opportunity. It is possible to provide this pedestrian bicycle linkage across the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel bridge at the marina park entry. Future planning suggests that the Edinger Bridge should be widened to accommodate four travel lanes, bike lanes, and pedestrian sidewalks. The internal roadway will also have to be designed to accommodate the ultimate roadway geometries. I -26- EXISTING UTILITY AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Located on the boundary of Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, Sunset Marina Park receives utility and service support from both communities. Services are already in place for the leased operation within the marina park. Further engineering studies will be undertaken as a part of actual plan implementation. This will identify further requirements of the utility infrastructure. Water - Water is supplied by Seal Beach, by means of a ten inch main which runs below Bolsa Channel from Pacific Coast Highway. The unused rated capacity (per the County) is 75 gallon per minute. Sewer - Sanitary Sewer Services is also provided by Seal Beach. A sewage lift station connects the city main to the marina park site through an existing six inch line. Power - An existing above ground 12 KVA Edison power line runs through the marina park. This line will be routed underground when further marina park development takes place. Telephone - Telephone expansion is not expected to be a problem. Service is currently supplied by General Telephone of California from Westminster. Police Protection Landside is a primary responsibility of Seal Beach. The city of Huntington Beach is involved in fire and solid waste disposal services in conjunction with requested emergency assistance by police. Cable/Television Cable television does not now exist to the boat slip area, but may be added, if feasible by the lessee as part of Phase II development. The cable franchise holder for the area originates in Seal Beach. The cost of providing a service connection across the channel from Pacific Coast Highway relative to the number of potential subscribers may be prohibitive. -27- i • i � l� � - '� ram--. - �-�-: "•• —_�' - -- -, ,.` �.�c ifs � '`S.`) •' ��/- /. .. , - � ' 1 . — .. � :,,. -(.• •~• ... . 1 - Z •� is-""'• � �, u .� � •-.-I`�I •�-. f f � C ,• .. 1. I 1 - • ` —W---- 10 -------- t fi •. � - • - ` ' .. - • - '" •• --- ,, � 1 \•. 1.. . o to `' \ '�' '• BOAT NCH RAMP.• I 1� / NO � fee '- 1. PICNI AREq .. r . .•' to Jv\% HARBpR PATROL 1 . `• '1 'i ;• I ( I )_Q •• I; � ACVJTY O BO RAILER PARKING �. 1)t •P. O• ev wo LEGEND .�••'// �� Z/ �0 ' �Z a �••' 1 -----E — ELECTRICAL . f '� �, �........ S •••••••, SEWER •••' / •• — _ OAT f ---W--- WATER ...._.� ••• _ _ _ -;- Pip / �/G' EXISTIWAMVINA sn ' T .�.�.�.1 TELEPHONE -•. •: Z, 4Vfqh �l. p TELEPHONE / UTILITY POLE � �. /�� ,•••• M . •• T�)- `16 ✓'v2e�i� • 1 L.Z. - ,\ .. �. / ,• I i .• --�� f .Ij-•I• .�•� .. .. 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GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Wildlife Refuge BOAT STORAGE Property Line •241 Spaces Includes 73-45'Spaces Fenced Perimeter Jo m Trail Chain-Link Fence— and 168-35'Spaces gg g -All Spaces PL&Thru0 - Interpretive Kbak .:�• -— { _- - .� Minor land Reg To Allow \Marshland Re-establishment \�\�\�\�\ \ /Storage g Maintenance Building .. ✓ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \. \ \ \ \0\ \ \ \ Parking Lot For Maintenance Yard \ Eastern Causeway! \ Controaetl Access lie <� PROPOSED / — =-T Late LEAST TERN NESTING SITE t—! _' a �� Future Phase--� k- �= �,� •ate,. -' Existing Ed'mger Brid e •Approximately 5.5 Acres64 / >- Viewpoint Shade Structure pace Jogging.Trad/Walkway A-P\ / � / 1--Landscape Treatment At Entry Public Hand �i - •--Optional Gate For Night Closure TOP Of Rock Revetment /Launch Float PO r Existing / Pace -- ,i Boat Repay Yard Phase I Boat Launch Float Bottom of Rock Revetment Public Hand Launch Parking - �' Upgrade Existing Roadway Landscaping Widen Access To Two Lanes GENERAL BOA SLIP EXPANSION I 1 / (Each Way) / .65 Additional Slips Existing Boat F( D E V E L O P M E N - - Property Line 5 \ Do tinkksnence - - PHASE 2 PLAN Existing Restroo\ \ 1 __Typical Sidewalk/Security - � sunset et .\ —_____�� BOAT RAMP PARKING U f marina 280 ces • Includes Additional Spaces 1 \\ • Includes Upgrading An Spaces To as' NEW PARK FACILITIES . des In• clu Widening Some Spaces Boat Storage .3 Acres park In des 2 Boat Ramp Parking .3 Acres Fu1v*P1�nckoY Any 13.5 Acres _ of Boat Wash Area Least TOM Nesting 5.5 Acres '' County of Orange a5ip Additional Boat \ Existing-Buffer-upgrade With Trees Marina/Harbor arina/Patr Fx�d'�ties .67Acres Environl'7'lenta) MenageMent Agency n Parking Spaces Harbors Beaches and Parks Public Parking 2.84 Acres - Proposed Pump-out - Location Proposed Harbor k Patrol Headquarters Existing Administration Building GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN The proposed design concept has been prepared in response to the analytical data and opportunity and constraints plan. The proposed design concept plan has been selected from three previous prepared schematic alternative designs. The preferred plan is considered to have the best mix and intensity of uses in meeting the desired goal of marina park development while addressing the major planning considerations involved with Sunset Marina Park. As mentioned in the outset of this report, the goal of marina park development is to provide the maximum waterfront recreational opportunities for county residents within the framework of environmental and economic feasibility. The planning considerations synthesized into the design treatments are many. Major concerns include the following: * Development of the proper mix of facilities to maximize the public ocean access opportunities and recreational use. * Protection of sensitive environmental habitats especially the three endangered bird species which utilize the marina park environs. * Mitigation of the impact of increased traffic from any newly introduced activities on the surrounding residential land uses. * Integration of the lessees/concessionaire requirements into the overall marina park fabric. * Provide a clear and consistent program of signage and design elements to unify and organize the marina park. * Generation of substantial revenues from marina park concessions to partially offset capital improvement costs of marina park improvements. * Develop a planting theme that provides continuity throughout the entire marina park, screens undesirable areas and is compatible with adjacent natural habitats. * Provide educational opportunities related to the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge and Anaheim Bay wetlands and recreational and community activities within Sunset Marina. * Creation of a landscape theme to unify the marina park areas, old and new, and improve the overall marina park aesthetics. * Improve the interior circulation system to meet new development criteria. -28- LAND USE AND FACILITY DESCRIPTION Marina Area A renovation of the existing launch channel dock area is proposed in order to increase the number of available boat slips. This is in response to an ever increasing demand for marina and boat launch facilities. widening of the boat ramp launch channel and subsequent redesign of the boat slip layout would provide a net increase of 65 boat slips. Channel widening can be accomplished by excavation of the undeveloped western side of the channel. The new slope bank will be treated with a relatively inexpensive rock rip-rap erosion control as opposed to more costly bulkhead construction. This rock revetment shoreline will also provide potential habitat for marine life. The dimensions of new slips would be 35 feet by 15 feet. This will allow for the 30 to 35 foot length of slip most often requested of the lessee's Harbor Master. The 65 additional slips will include up to 10 daily charge slips for transient boater use and two permanent County owned slips for Harbor Patrol use. All slips would have individual utility hook-ups for water and electric service. Individual telephone connections are optional. The boat launch ramp is currently one of the larger ramps along the southern California coast. The ramp area can, however, be improved for efficiency and safety by construction of boarding floats on or adjacent to the boat ramp for interim boat tie-up while car and trailer staging is accomplished. At present, the guest dock to the south of the boat ramp acts as an impromptu boarding float. This dock would be deleted when proposed boat slip expansion takes place. The County and the lessee are currently in the process of completing design work for a boarding float addition to the boat ramp. The inclusion of a hand launch boat ramp for canoes, kayaks, and small sailboats is seen as a method for providing for this growing activity, while preventing additional congestion at the main boat ramp. The hand launch area would consist of a separate launch dock, pedestrian ramp access and buoyed .separation from main boat launch ramp. A multi-level view point and shade structure near the hand launch ramp would serve as a focal point to craft traveling back to the launch ramp while providing a protected, raised view point to observe the boat launch area. An unmanned security system will accompany the twenty space parking lot within the hand launch ramp area. A permanent Harbor Patrol facility would be constructed at the eastern side of the entrance to the launch channel. This building would replace the temporary mobile structure currently occupied by the Harbor Patrol. The current facility lacks sufficient office space, lounge, locker room, and storage area. The new permanent Harbor Patrol office would also contain adequate public contact space such as first aid room, information counter and restrooms. The new Harbor Patrol office location provides the best main channel visibility and access. -29- O ►ROV"s PLEASAN#VtSU45 t ! 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( .i'� O �OOO0000000000Q�o -y% ` / • �, ' i, �• / ••• Y• Oo [Xq PHASE •I ••/ ��• 00- �Jl UN 0 `►ARK A A / - - V • '' ' / '/. • E;wwa HARBOR PA TROIL' 000 �`� 0 /: �\ i , ••� TINE COMMUNITY /• \.�oOpo o; : p '' 4 HI _ I •_~••��`�;-�..` /• a HEALTHY INVERTEBRATE COMUL"TY I ID 1 0 EXISTING BOAT/TRAILER PARKIN •, i O/ • " pp •TABLE ENVINO#VWWTAL CONDITIONS % OO �pC'Hj l j•/ i'I I n • I ��Br� ` � � i O 9 O p! '` i �I 1 .�,. �'OOOOi ~^ .r` I�.JLI t�=.�J �0� I JIJ 0 ' �OL / ' - BOLSA CHICA } - O. (' / \O�O �,� .j�%�!/ I [STN Ado PARKINO•:.i�'/, '/ I ►' 00 = :. �. . CHANNEL sunset (. °OpU QOOO `�-� O , " / 1 PRESfMIocAT1pN HAS MNwuETYECT / r ON SALT MARSH TO NORTH m a r 'n a , O POOREST WATER OUAIITY AT MOUTH i _ OD�OQ HOODOO .O ,.n: .. � O O 0 OH�. 1'�•�. a: ;I', P.IPROVINO A! CHANNEL WDENa O I 1 O �Qpa/Q t :• yr+ t �i' .•,• EXWTI/OMARNA-POAT.BIPS• . 1 QJ 0-1 (_y" (r� p 1', O WATER DUALISM F HIG RUNELY FF - `� r•J O OQQDOq U• �� / AFTER PERIODS OF HIGH RUNOFF park 1 �\ -;;�-�•. - ./. . i� i County of Orange Environmental Management Agenoy S�.r.....»..�....—..�..�»�...�..�...�..+...�...�...+:....�...�...r...� .�..�»�...�...�.....�. .� .�...1 Harbors Beaches and Parks COMMERCIAL D VELOPMENT v Two permanent Harbor Patrol slips would also be provided for the County at this location. This would result in over $1,000 per year savings to the County by eliminating the current necessity of renting boat slips from the marina lessee. A boat pump out facility would be placed adjacent to the Harbor Patrol boat slips and made available, free of charge for public use. This is consistent with the Board of Supervisors policy regarding the provision of such facilities at Newport and Dana Point Harbors. In addition to being the only public pump out facility in the Huntington Harbor area, this would satisfy a permit requirement of the Coastal Zone Conservation Commission. The relocation of the Harbor Patrol facility and subsequent redesign of the auto parking in that area would result in an increase of 45 parking spaces. This would help offset the increase in boat slips although there is sufficient additional parking in the large existing lots further to the east. Dry Boat Storage The asphalt or chip seal paved area will house 241 trailered boats including 73 - 45' spaces and 168 - 35' for car/trailer parking after boat launching at the boat ramp. The 7.3 acre site would have key card mechanical control access with sliding or swinging gates. A remote sensing security system can be connected to the harbor master's office for gate malfunction or intruder control. Boat Ramp Parking/Storage The boat ramp parking and boat storage area will be redesigned and enlarged to provide an additional 90 spaces. At the request of the lessee all spaces would be upgraded to 45 feet in length to accommodate a vehicle/trailer combination. The lessee will decide upon the percentage of spaces to be allotted to permanent boat storage. The boat ramp at present can accommodate up to 400 launchings and retrievals per day. With differing time lengths for parking usage, the parking spaces allotted are within ramp capacity. The boat ramp parking area would be heavily buffered from exterior views, by tree and shrub plantings. Roadways and Parking The marina park entry would be landscaped and enhanced by roadway improvements and signage to create a sense of arrival at the marina park. Recent studies by the County show that the bridge across the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel is expected to provide adequate access for the foreseeable future. -30- r. The collector road through the marina park, which changes names from Edinger to Sunset Way and Park Circle will be re-designed to reduce curvature and improve traffic flow. This will include widening to provide four travel lanes with a landscaped median. The remainder of the roadway beyond the current transition to Park Circle will retain its current appearance. Street name changes will also take place as a part of Phase II development since there will be single marina park collector road. The newly constructed segment of roadway will also have left turn lanes provided for marina parking access. Least Tern Nesting Area A concern in the marina park design has been the creation or retention of areas designated as potential Least Tern nesting sites. Since the western portion of the marina park has been previously used by the Terns, it is proposed to be redeveloped as a nesting site, closed to pedestrians and vehicles and cleared of vegetation on an annual basis. The volunteer Least Tern Recovery Team feels this site is very viable as a potential nesting site for terns. If the site does not attract nesting pairs after a three year period it could be reconsidered for another type of use consistent with the adjacent sensitive environmental habitats. The 5.5 acre site is considered to be of excellent size to sustain Tern nesting. The site would be connected to the marina park land mass by an existing earthen causeway. Predator encroachment has been a major problem in the adjacent wildlife refuge. The separation of the site from human activity areas by the launch channel and boating channels provides an adequate buffer for the nesting birds. It is also recommended to install a vinyl-coated chain link fence with barbed wire around the Least Tern site. Plastic Poultry netting would be used in conjunction with the bottom one foot portion of the fence and also along the outrigging of barbed wire. This technique along with minor levels of maintenance would successfully deter any unwanted intrusion. The physical operation and management of the site would hopefully be provided by County staff. This proposal is similar to the mitigated and redeveloped areas along the Santa Ana River. The earthen causeway access would be reconstructed with replacement of the existing corrugated metal pipe culverts with two 48 inch reinforced concrete pipe culverts. This would improve the bearing capacity of the causeway for service and maintenance vehicles. The pipes inverts would be set at a level that would allow increased tidal flushing between the launch channel and the Wildlife Refuge. Interpretive Kiosk The Phase II area of Sunset Marina Park lies adjacent to the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. This provides a unique opportunity for a nature interpretive facility. This facility can be positioned to take advantage of the panoramic view of the marsh. The design of the structure would be a solid roofed open sided structure. -31- Previously, the City of Seal Beach had requested that marina park plans include space for city sponsored sailing and boating safety programs. However, this need has been down played by the city. The Interpretive Kiosk would be sufficiently separated from the proposed Least Tern nesting site to avoid conflicts between the reclusive birds and the human activities. The facility would also be set back from the marshland proper to avoid conflicts with existing Clapper Rail habitat. The salt marsh edge would be regraded to permit tidal flow deeper into the marina park site especially around the interpretive center. This would provide proper gradations of the littoral zone and eventually allow healthy salt marsh growth to reclaim this area. This would in turn improve the buffering of the salt marsh from the marina park site. Maintenance Area The marina park maintenance area for County use has been located at the far eastern corner of the marina park north of the entry. The site is isolated from the central area of the marina park but direct access will be provided off of the marina park entry road. This same isolation is, however, a positive situation from aesthetic and marina park user standpoints. The maintenance yard has been sized to accommodate county maintenance needs for the North Orange Coast Beaches. To accommodate the maintenance staff the following amenities are to be included: * Two Offices * A Lunch Room/Staff Area • Separate Shower/Locker Room for men and women * Workshop Area * Storage Rooms Future Phase The size of this area has increased from previous alternatives. The expansion of boat ramp parking by 18 spaces cut into the picnic area but the deletion of the campground has resulted in a net increase of 1.8 acres to 13.5 total acres in area. A parking area of 64 spaces is located at the southern edge of the Future Phase area. A buffer zone would be placed around the dry boat storage area to screen undesirable views of the trai•lered boats. The reduced human activity in this area requires less buffering in the form of horizontal distance and berming from the wildlife refuge and off-site residential areas. Heavy shrub massing would be provided along the refuge boundary while trees and shrubs would boarder the marina park road and flood control channel. A jog trail would also encircle the boat storage area and connect to paths within the main marina park. -32- A buffer zone will be provided between the boat storage parking and the wildlife refuge. This will take the form of a landscaped area containing a contigous jogging trail loop connected to the main marina park body. The buffer zone vegetation will consist of shrubs and turf only. Trees would provide potential roosting points for predatory birds that might affect endangered avian species nesting habitats. -33- IMPLEMENTATION COST AND REVENUE ANALYSIS Implementation costs for the Concept General Development Plan include construction and landscape for Sunset Way improvements; demolition, construction, and landscape of all bulkheads; dock, boat launch, pier, parking lot and harbor patrol facilities; reconstruction of the Least Tern nesting area; required demolition, boat parking, and park picnic and play areas. A possible division of costs between the County and lessee are currently being negotiated. Preliminary revenue projections are based on estimates of gross revenues and the proportional rents to the County of Orange based on existing lease agreements. Revenues are based on a typical operating year after facilities are established, and not on first-year operating income. Preliminary maintenance costs are calculated for facilities maintained by the County. Lessee operated facilities are not addressed. -34- UNIT SUB- ITEM QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL TOTAL SUNSET WAY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Site Work (County Cost) Rough grading ALLOW 11,300 Demolition ALLOW 17,000 Utilities ALLOW 56,100 Sub-Total 84,400 Construction/Landscape (County Cost) A.C. paving with striping 63,911 SF 2.32 148,114 Curb and gutter 3,325 SF 8.24 27,398 Landscape and irrigation 10,240 SF 2.58 26,368 90 day maintenance 10,240 SF 0.06 614 Sub-Total 202,494 MARINA FACILITIES Site Work (County Cost) Miscellaneous Demolition ALLOW 25,750 Rough grading ALLOW 5,665 Utilities (except at docks) ALLOW 30,900 Sub-Total 62,315 Boat Docks (Lessee Cost) Dock system 20,000 SF 22.66 453,200 Electrical utilities 20,000 SF 12.36 247,200 Mechanical utilities 20,000 SF 8.24 164,800 Guide piles 63 EA 2,781.00 175,203 Pile caps 63 EA 51.50 3,245 Dock boxes 90 EA 185.40 16,686 Fire hose cabinets 8 EA 515.00 4,120 Gangways 3 EA 8,652.00 25,956 Gangways (ADA) 1 EA 50,000.00 50,000 Demolition of existing slips 1 LS 18,231.00 18,231 Sub-Total 1,158,641 Revetments (County Casts) 300 lb. armor 4,727 TONS 22.66 107,114 Filter cloth 40,000 SF 0.31 12,360 Excavation &grading 77,730 CY 8.76 680,526 Bulkhead 300 LF 1,133.00 339,900 Sub-Total 1,139,900 Hand Launch Facility (Lessee Cost) Float 925 SF 20.60 19,055 Guide piles 2 EA 2,781.00 5,562 Gangway (ADA) 1 EA 50,000.00 50,000 Excavation 8,600 CY 8.76 75,293 Sub-Total 149,910 DERRI.WK3 -35 11-Jul-94 UNIT SUB- ITEM QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL TOTALI Pumpout Facility (Lessee Cost) Float 800 SF 22.66 18,128 Guide piles 1 EA 2,781.00 2,781 Pumpout 1 EA 2,459.64 2,460 Sub-Total 23,369 Causeway to Nesting Site (County Cost) Aggregate base 225 TON 16.48 3,708 Rock slope protect 1,404 TON 22.66 31,815 48" RCP & headwall 146 LF 175.10 25,565 Sub-Total 61,087 Harbor Patrol Office (County Cost) Harbor Patrol office 1,517 SF 123.60 187,501 Landscape.& Irrigation 40,000 SF 2.58 103,000 90 day maintenance 40,000 SF 0.06 2,400 Sub-Total 292,901 Excavation of Marsh Area (County Cost) Excavation Marsh Area 20,000 CY 8.76 175,100 Sub-Total $175,100 Least Tern Management Area (County Cost) Nesting area 360,000 SF 0.31 111,240 Weed abatement/surface preparation Fencing 490 LF 25 12,250 Wetlands Mitigation ALLOW 125,000 Sub-Total 248,490 DRY BOAT STORAGE Site Work (Lessee Cost) Rough grading ALLOW 84,769 Utilities ALLOW 30,900 Drainage ALLOW 25,750 Sub-Total 141,419 Construction/Landscaping (Lessee Cost) A.C. Paving and striping 292,000 SF 2.32 676,710 Fencing- chain link 1,522 LF 18.54 28,218 Sub-Total 704,928 - Construction/Landscaping (County Cost) Landscape & Irrigation 38,640 SF 2.58 99,498 90 day maintenance 38,640 SF 0.06 2,318 Sub-Total 101,816 DERRI.WK3 -36- 11-Jul-94 UNIT SUB- ITEM QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL TOTAL BOAT RAMP PARKING Site Work (Lessee) Demolition ALLOW 30,900 Rough grading ALLOW 29,561 Utilities ALLOW 61,800 Sub-Total 122,261 Construction/Landscaping (Lessee) A.C. Paving &striping 106,444 SF 2.32 246,684 Curb&gutter 2,000 LF 8.24 16,480 Chain link fence 1,500 LF 18.54 27,810 Sub-Total 290,974 Construction/Landscaping (County Cost) Bollards- concrete 50 EA 257.50 12,875 Landscaping & Irrigation 8,240 SF 2.58 21,218 90 day maintenance 8,240 SF 0.06 494 Sub-Total 34,587 INTERPRETIVE KIOSK AREA/FUTURE PHASE PERIMETER Site Work (County Cost) Rough grading ALLOW 131,531 Utilities ALLOW 103,000 Sub-Total 234,531 Construction/Landscaping (County Cost) Interpretive Kiosk 100 SF 30.90 3,090 Concrete paving 40,000 SF 2.58 103,000 A.C. paving &striping 35,000 SF 2.58 90,125 Curb &gutter 4,000 LF 8.24 32,960 Landscape & irrigation 200,000 LF 2.58 515,000 Jog trail 10,000 SF 0.52 5,150 90 day maintance 200,000 SF 0.06 12,360 Sub-Total 761,685 MAINTENANCE YARD Site Work (County Cost) Rough grading ALLOW 6,180 Utilities ALLOW 3,090 Drainage ALLOW 1,030 Sub-Total 10,300 Construction/Landscaping (County Cost) A.C. paving 24,500 SF 2.32 56,779 Maintenance Building 2,750 SF 51.50 141,625 Gates 2 EA 412.00 824 Lighting ALLOW 4,120 Landscape & irrigation 11,440 SF 2.58 29,458 90 day maintenance 11,440 SF 0.06 686 Sub-Total 233,492 DERRI.WK3 11-Jul-94 -37- a • UNIT SUB- ITEM QTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL TOTAL CONCEPTUAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY LESSEE COST 2,591,501 12% Contingency 310,980 10 % Fees, Permits, etc. 259,150 Total LESSEE COST 3,161,631 COUNTY COST 3,643,100 12% Contingency 437'172 10% Fees, Permits, etc. 364:310 Total COUNTY COST 4,444,581 TOTAL Conceptual Construction Costs $7,606,212 DERR1.WK3 —38— 11-Jul-94 UNIT- ITEM OTY. UNIT PRICE SUB-TOTAL TOTAL CONDENSED ESTIMATED COUNTY REVENUE PROJECTIONS Revenue Producing Elements Annual Rents to County 168 Permanent boat storage spaces 161,000.00 73 Overnight boat storage spaces 187, 000.00 65 Boat berths 261, 000.00 Total $609,000.00 All figures have been rounded off to nearest $1, 000.00 Preliminary Maintenance Costs/Operating Budget Landscape Maintenance 12.0 acres X $5, 000 (acre/$400 month) = 60,000.00 Building (Custodial Services) 4,000.00 Utilities 61000.00 Total 70,000.00 -39- BIBLIOGRAPHY California Department of Fish and Game, Coastal Wetlands Program, "The Natural Resources of Anaheim Bay, " 1976. County of Orange, Environmental Management Agency, Environmental Analysis Division "EIR 146, Sunset Aquatic Regional Park Phase II, " February 1980. County of Orange, Environmental Management Agency, Harbors, Beaches and Park District "Sunset Aquatic Regional Park, General Development Plan, Phase II Improvements, " February, 1980. Environmental Impacts Profiles. "Final Master Environmental Impact Report, Huntington Harbour Capacity Study, EIR 75-1, " November, 1975 Massey, Barbara W. . "Beldings. Savannah Sparrow. " January 1979. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Los Angeles District. Submitted by: Southern California Ocean Studies Consortium of the California State University of Colleges. U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Weapons Station. "Natural Resource Conservation Program, " October, 1973. Wilbur, Sanford R. , et al, Light-Footed Clapper Rail Recovery Team, "Light- Footed Clapper Rail recovery Plan. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program, Regional One. January 1977. GD:tj/shHBD02-128 (4192)2110409380141 -40- APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL /.� 19Z� r'Y EST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Date: August 15, 1994 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members CD 94-64 Submitted by: Michael T. Uberuaga, City Administrator-'QeJ Prepared by: Melanie S. Fallon, Director of Community Development y Subject: SUNSET MARINA PARK GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Consistent with Council Policy? [XI Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception Statement of Issue,Recommendation,Analysis,Funding Source,Alternative Actions,Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: It has been brought to staffs attention that the General Development Plan(GDP)Phase II for the Sunset Marina Park(formerly the Sunset Aquatic Park) and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. 478) are scheduled to go before the Orange County Board of Supervisors for approval on August 16, 1994 and that the GDP (Alternative C)being pursued by the County and presented to the Board of Supervisors does not include the recommendations made by the City Council in Resolution No. 5933 (adopted November 21,1988). Transmitted for the City Council's action is the review and re-affirmation of the.City Council's recommendations regarding the General Development Plan for the Sunset Marina Park. RECOMMENDATION: Staff Recommendation: Motion to: "Re-affirm Resolution No. 5933 supporting a modified alternative C with decreased land use intensity contained in the General Development Plan for the proposed expansion of the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park and forward the resolution and recommendation on to the Board of. Supervisors for consideration at the August 16, 1994 hearing." ANALYSIS: On August 4, 1994, the County of Orange Environmental Management Agency (OCEMA) held a meeting with Resource and Regulatory Agencies to obtain information on the requisite permitting process for Phase II improvements for the Sunset Marina Park(formerly the Sunset Aquatic Park). At that meeting it was brought to staff s attention that the General Development Plan (GDP)Phase II and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. 478) where scheduled to go before the Orange County Board of Supervisors for approval on August 16, 1994, and that the GDP being pursued by the County and presented to the Board of Supervisors does not include the recommendations made by the City Council in Resolution No. 5933 (adopted November 21,1988). The GDP proposed by the County is Alternative C of the County's original (1988) GDP proposal with a modification to delete a 13.5 acre"passive park" area from the original plan with the intention of leaving master planning of the area to a"future phase."There is no indication at this time of the proposed improvements for the"future phase" area. For the specifics of the currently proposed GDP please refer to Attachment No. 2 (letter dated July 28, 1994 from OCEMA). In November of 1988, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5933 supporting a modified Alternative C for the Sunset Aquatic Park. Please refer to Attachment No. 1 for the actual language of Resolution No. 5399 and Attachment No. 3 (RCA dated November 21, 1988) for background on the City's original approval. The resolution recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve a modified Alternative C subject to the following recommendations: 1. Prohibit overnight parking. 2. Reduce the intensity of day use parking. 3. Reduce the intensity of dry boat storage parking.* 4. Include a harbor master site. - 5. The County of Orange and City of Huntington Beach enter into an agreement for police services. 6. If mitigation measures outlined in the Draft EIR No. 478 cannot be met, the project should be denied. *Identifies issues not incorporated into the proposed General Development Plan. As previously mentioned, the proposed plan is going before the Board of Supervisors at their August 16, 1994. The County has not contacted the City regarding its position on the proposed plan. Staff is requesting direction from the City Council regarding this matter and is transmitting for the City Council's review and re-affirmation; if determined appropriate by Council, of Resolution No. 5933 which will be transmitted to the Board of Supervisors upon Council's direction. RCA-8/15/94 2 (CD94-64) FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 5933 "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach which Supports a Modified Alternative C with Decreased Land Use Intensity Contained in the General Development Plan for the Proposed Expansion of the Existing Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park." 2. Letter from Orange County Environmental Management Agency, dated July 28, 1994. 3. RCA"Request for Endorsement of Phase 2 Expansion of Sunset Aquatic Regional Park Facility," dated November 21, 1994. MTU:MSF:JO:lp RCA-8/15/94 3 (CD94-64) ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 5933 A RESOLUTION BY THE HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHICH ENDORSES A MODIFIED ALTERNATIVE LAND USE PLAN C WITH DECREASED LAND USE INTENSITY CONTAINED IN THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED PHASE 2 EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING ORANGE COUNTY SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK WHEREAS, the Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Harbors, Beaches and Parks Division has requested an endorsement from the City of Huntington Beach regarding Alternatives A, B, and C land use plans contained in the General Development Plan dated August 26 , 1988 for the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park for a report to the Orange County Board of Supervisors; and On November 21 , 1988 , the City Council reviewed the alternative land use plans for the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the existing Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park and concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission which endorses Alternative C land use plan with decreased dry boat storage spaces and decreased boat ramp parking spaces; and On September 7 , 1988 , a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission and all interested parties were notified of the public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the three land use plans; and No one spoke in favor of the proposed overnight camping contained in Alternative A and B during public testimony at the 1 _ 5933 September 7, 1988 Planning Commission meeting . The Planning Commission found during the public hearing of the aforementioned project that : 1 . Alternatives A and B which propose overnight camping are not acceptable, 2 . The proposed overnight camping may create security and invasion of privacy problems for existing neighborhoods and should not be permitted, 3 . The land use intensity of all three expansion alternatives as proposed will intensify land and water environmental impacts, and 4 . The land use intensity of Alternate C as proposed may create undue traffic , parking , and circulation problems along Edinger Avenue- between Bolsa Chica Street and at the facility entrance, therefore, the land use intensity should be reduced . The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach discussed in great detail Alternative C land use plan and the Planning Commission of City of Huntington -Beach endorses a modified Alternative C land use plan with decreased land use :intensity if environmental impacts can be properly mitigated and recommended Resolution No. 1403 attached hereto . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby recommends to the Orange County Board of Supervisors a Resolution , endorsing modified Alternative C land use plan for the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the existing Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park with the following recommendations : 1 . Modified Land Use Plan C shall contain : a . Increase total number of day use parking spaces from 249 to 364 , 5933 2 - b . Reduce total number of dry boat storages spaces to a maximum of 200 spaces , c . Reduce total number of boat ramp parking spaces to a maximum of 250 spaces, d . Add 65 boat slips to existing marina, e . Prohibit overnight RV camping and any camping use from the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park . f . Provide a Harbor .Master facility . 2 . Any Phase 2 expansion shall require : a . Widen Edinger Avenue to full street section with complete improvements to provide safer bike lands . An alternative bike lane may be provided adjacent to flood control channel . b . Widen the bridge which is the entrance to the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park from Edinger Avenue and provide pedestrian/cycling ramp adjacent to side of existing bridge. C. Install landscaping along the north side of Edinger Avenue which will screen the flood control channel . d . Provide an operational desiltation basin at the mouth of the Bolsa Chica Flood control channel which empties into Huntington Harbour . e . Sale of alcoholic beverages on-site shall be prohibited . f . Two boat slips- shall be designated for boats - detained by the Harbor Pa-trol . g . Assure compliance of County of Oranges parking requirements, including at least 1 . 5 parking spaces per dry boat storage space . h . Orange County and City shall enter into an agreement which will enable the County Sherriff and Harbor Patrol to enforce City ordinances . PAGE END 5933 3 - 8 . If the mitigation measures outlined in Draft EIR No. 478 cannot be met, the Phase 2 expansion should be denied . PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of November , 1988 . Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk /z - ;�fEity Attorneys R VIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: it, r Ir Ci y Administrator Acting Director of Community Development r 4 - 5933 Res. No. 5933 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORANGE ss: CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I , CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority-of all the members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of NovamhPr 19 88 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Kelly, Green, Finley, Erskine, Mays , Winchell NOES: Councilmembers: Bannister ABSENT: Councilmembers: None Ey— Clerk an ex-officio erc Ike foregoing instrument.is a correct of the City Council of the City Copy of the original on file in this office. of Huntington Beach, California Attest City Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk of the City Gbuncl of the MY of Huntington Beach, By ¢ Deputy 5933 ATTACHMENT 2 Ar, MICHAEL M. RUANE 4 U NTY O F DIRECTOR, EMA 2 1 J THOMAS B. MATHEWS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 5 3 RAN C E LOCATION : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY 300 N. FLOWER ST.�PLANNING THIRD FLOOR SANTA ANA,CA MAILING ADDRESS: • e � ;y, P.O. BOX 4048 SANTA ANA,CA 92702-4048 J U L I994 TELEPHONE: (714)834-4643 July 28, 1994 FAX#:834.27 1 DPC:834-4772 TO: Recipient SUBJECT: Sunset Marina Park General Development Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 478 Dear Recipient: In accordance with Section 21092.5(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act, the County of Orange, as Lead Agency, is providing written responses to your agency's comments addressing Draft EIR No. 478. The County's responses may have been provided to your agency at the time they were originally prepared (April 1990) . However, due to the lapse in *time, the County is providing a courtesy copy of your comment and the County's response (see attached) . Further, the County of Orange is providing notice of the public meeting to be held by the Orange County Board of Supervisors on August 9, 1994 at 9:30 a.m. (or as soon as possible thereafter) for the above referenced project. The hearing notice is attached for your reference. For your convenience, the following information is provided: PROJECT LOCATION Sunset Marina is located at the western edge of Orange County at the end of Edinger Avenue within the city limits of Seal Beach. The marina separates Anaheim Bay, a major coastal wetlands and estuary system from the inland marina channels of Huntington Harbor. The Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel is located between the marina and the Huntington Harbor Community. The Huntington Harbor Residential Community lies to the south and east of the marina across navigable channels. The immediate areas are medium density residential, with single-family residential further south and east. Areas across the Huntington Harbor main fairway along Pacific Coast Highway are developed as commercial uses, including office, retail and restaurants as well as private marina and medium density residential uses. The Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station (SBNWS) lies to the north of the marina. The station operates as an active military reservation and ammunition storage base, and also encompasses the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge. BACKGROUND Sunset Marina Park first opened its waterfront recreational facilities in 1969. This opening reflected the first phase of marina park development. Phase I park facilities include a 276-slip marina; dry boat storage for 97 boats; 190 car and trailer parking spaces to support the launch ramp; boat yard; and marine store. All existing facilities are maintained and operated through a lease agreement between Goldrich and Kest and the County of Orange. The lessee provides an on-site marina manager to oversee boat ramp, boat .storage and boat slip operations, and the County maintains a Harbor Patrol office at the marina. On January 17, 1984 the Orange County Board of Supervisors directed the preparation of an updated General Development Plan (GDP) for Phase II improvements to the marina park. This directive was in response to changing County recreational needs and a desire to ensure full utilization of the recreational potential of the existing marina facility. Four alternative design plans were developed for the marina park. These alternative plans were based on varying intensities of recreational use and facility development. All plans included additional boat slips and additional boat ramp parking. Plan A included overnight RV camping in the northern portion of the site, while Plan B divided the northern portion to include both RV camping and dry boat storage. Plan C and Revised Plan C did not -include RV camping in favor of only dry boat storage; however, Plan C and Revised Plan C vary in their intensity of use. Draft EIR No. 478 was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to analyze potential consequences to the environment from implementing the Plan B alternative. A comparative analysis of impacts associated with Plan C and Revised Plan C were also provided in the EIR. Plan A was removed from consideration. On June 20, 1990 the Orange County Planning Commission recommended certification of EIR No. 478 by the Board of Supervisors. The Planning Commission chose not to make any recommendations on a preferred plan. At the July 10, 1990 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board designated a preferred alternative (Plan C) , and directed the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) to return to the Board with the EIR and a Final GDP based on Plan C. On September 11, 1990 EMA attempted to return to the Board with the Final GDP and EIR, however, the item was removed from the agenda to allow time for staff to confer with representatives of recreational vehicle users whose interests were not accommodated by the selection of Plan C for the General Development Plan. No action to approve the GDP or certify the EIR was taken by the Board on that date. Page 2 On November 13, 1990 the Board took an action to certify EIR No. 478 as adequate to satisfy the requirements of CEQA for the sole purpose of completing a loan application with the State Boating and waterways. This was accomplished with the understanding that the certified EIR would not constitute approval of a specific project, and that the GDP together with the EIR would be brought before the Board for approval and certification based on Plan C at a future date. REVISED GDP PROJECT DESCRIPTION Since the writing of the Draft EIR, the project description in the General Development Plan has been modified. The primary revision to the plan (Plan C in the EIR) involves the deletion of the "park" facilities and consideration of this area in a future phase. These "park" facilities include landscaped turf areas for picnicking, open play areas, sand volleyball, and a tot lot. EMA/Harbors, Beaches and .Parks has determined that the recreational demand for the 13 .5-acre passive recreation park is no longer supported or anticipated in this area. An additional modification to the plan is the deletion of the proposed interpretive center in favor of a kiosk. As with the park facilities, Harbors, Beaches and Parks does not anticipate sufficient demand for the interpretive center to justify the expense of construction, maintenance, and staffing. The revised project description for the Sunset Marina Park General Development Plan Phase II has been incorporated into EIR No. 478 under the Plan C Alternate as follows: ° Increase Boat Ramp Parking Capacity Parking to support the use of the boat launch ramp will be increased from the existing 190 spaces to approximately 280 spaces through relocation of permanent dry boat storage to remote areas of the park .site, and developing new parking areas north of the current boat ramp parking on undeveloped land. Existing boat ramp parking is to be re-designed and upgraded to provide uniform length car and trailer spaces. ° Provide a New Dry Boat Storage Area Existing dry boat storage is proposed to be relocated to the undeveloped western part of the park near the Edinger bridge. Dry boat storage will increase from the existing 97 spaces to allow for approximately 241 pull-through spaces. ° Increase the Number of Boat Slips The existing boat slip layout is proposed to be reconstructed in the boat launch channel to accommodate an additional 65 slips. The total boat slips in the Sunset Marina Park will increase from the existing 276 slips to approximately 341 slips. Construction of these facilities will require dredging and widening of the boat launch channel. New bulkheads will not be required although some slope rip-rap is proposed. The increase of boat slips is moderate but highly cost effective since much smaller capital outlays are needed. This concept also preserves the potential Least tern.nesting site in a remote and undeveloped condition. Paae 3 ° Rehabilitate and Protect the Former Least Tern Nesting Site Least. Tern Island will be developed/enhanced into a condition suitable to attract nesting Least terns. Rehabilitation involves removal of vegetation and. creation of a barren sandy surface with special fencing techniques. ° Construct Permanent Harbor Patrol Facilities Permanent Harbor Patrol facilities will be constructed in the southwestern area of the developed Phase I of the marina park. These new facilities will provide increased visibility and access into harbor channels. ° Provide Interpretive Kiosk Provide an interpretive kiosk overlooking the adjacent Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge as well as interior marina park site natural habitats. This will increase opportunities for public education on the importance of the wetlands habitat. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Vind at (714) 834-3848 Very truly yours, Bob White, Manager Environmental Planning Division CV:4072614352700 Attachments CC: Tom Mathews, Director, EMA/Planning Bob Fisher, Director, EMA/Harbors, Beaches and Parks Denny Turner, Manager, EMA/HBP-Design Division Bob Hamilton, Manager, EMA/HBP-Program Planning Division Page 4 ATTACHMENT 3 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Date APPROVED BY. C Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council tgD �% - — Submitted by: Paul Cook, City Administrator Prepared by: �` c xK Mike Adams , Acting Director, Community�Ile_ --opreen Subject: REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PHASE 2 EXPANSION OF SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK FACILITY -�3 C Consistent with Council Policy? M'Yes [ ) New Policy or Exception Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions, Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Transmitted for your consider.ation is a request by the Orange County Environmental Management Agency - Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division for an endorsement of Phase 2 expansion of the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park facility. The Orang.e County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park is located at the western terminus of Edinger Avenue within the City of Seal Beach. This item was continued from .the October 3 , 1988 City Council meeting . The City Council formed the Sunset Aquatic Park Committee and directed staff to conduct citizen meetings to discuss the land use plans as proposed by the County. The Committee met twice and this report contains a summary of the two meetings . RECOMMENDATION: Approve a modified 'C ' land use plan as recommended by the Planning Commission by adopting City Council Resolution No . 5933 and forward to the Orange County Board of Supervisors . ANALYSIS• At the October 3 , 1988 City Council meeting, public comments and City Council discussion focused on the proposed overnight camping included in Alternative 'A' and ' B ' land use plans as proposed by the County staff . Staff conducted two citizen meetings regarding the Phase 2 expansion of the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park as directed by the City Council . The following is a synopsis of both citizen meetings . Summary of Sunset Aquatic Park Committee Meetings : First Meeting on October 11 , 1988 : Staff notified participants which would represent the best cross-section of interested parties . Representatives from the City Council, the Community Services Commission, City staff, county staff and _.private consultants, homeowner associations who spoke at the Planning Commission and City Council meetings , RV recreation groups and boating associations in the Huntington Harbor area were present to express opinions and _points of view. Most of the one and one-half hour meeting was used to express positions rather than focusing on a recommendation for the City Council . The Planning Commission recommendation for a modified ' C' land use plan which does not include overnight RV camping was discussed. The representatives from the Good Sam Club presented information which demonstrated that RV campers can be a good neighbor . It was agreed that another meeting was necessary to address the concerns of increased traffic, possible overflow impacts to City facilities , water quality in the channels and on-site parking demands . Second Meeting on October 25 , 1988: Staff invited a cross-section of participants of interested parties and the major concerns that were raised at the previous meeting were discussed . Staff presented the Planning Commission recommendation which endorses a modified 'C ' land use plan which does not include overnight camping . The reasons for the recommendation resulted in a lengthy discussion regarding the impact of the overnight RV camping.. Some of the representatives of the homeowners associations indicated th'at an expansion and total buildout of the existing aquatic park would be acceptable. Residents of the neighborhoods that are located adjacent to Sunset Aquatic Regional Park perceive the overnight RV camping to be a significant departure from the established aquatic or boating concept already established at the park. Every resident who resides along Edinger Avenue between Saybrook Lane and the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park that has contacted staff either by telephone or by written response has indicated that they are opposed to overnight RV camping in the near vicinity of their homes . The residents of Huntington Beach have indicated that the close proximity to their homes would create potential land use impacts which are not justified. Most residents have indicated that an expansion would be a good way to clean-up and improve the undeveloped portion of the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park but not at the expense of future noise, security and traffic impacts associated with the overnight RV camping facility. Representatives of the RV recreation community maintained that, the overnight RV camping facility would not be detrimental to the quality of life to Huntington Beach residents and would be a RCA - 11/21/88 -2- (1572d) positive land use . A representative of the Sunset Aquatic Marina Boat Owners Association .indicated that they prefer the expansion of boat activities and not the overnight RV camping facility. At the close of the meeting, it seemed that each interested party wants to see their special interest included in the Phase 2 expansion. In terms of addressing the planning issues and the benefits of the City, staff . recommends that any expansion should result in the widening of Edinger Avenue to full streetsection, widening of the bridge at the entrance to the Sunset Aquatic Park, install landscaping along Edinger Avenue which will enhance the street scene and screen the Orange County Flood Control channel and construct a desiltation basin at the mouth of the flood control channel that empties into Huntington Harbor . Summary In lieu of a lack of a single recommendation to the City Council, staff is providing a resolution which quantifies the Planning Commission recommendation of a modified 'C ' land use plan. Staff has translated the Planning- Commission' s general direction of a less intense expansion without overnight RV camping into an approximate 15% decrease of boat ramp parking spaces and dry boat storage spaces . The County staff have indicated that each component of land use plan A, B and C can be included in an exp-ansion plan for Sunset Aquatic Park.' Although County staff feels that land use plan ' B ' represents the best plan, the endorsement of a modified land use plan or no expansion from the City will be included in their discussion before the Orange- County Board of Supervisors for final approval . ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This project is covered by Orange County Environmental Management Agency Draft Environmental Impact Report No . 478 which is being prepared by County staff . No City Council action is necessary. FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: The City Council may modify the Resolution _ 5933 as desired or recommend that the County not expand the facilities . ATTACHMENTS: 1 . City Council Resolution No . 5933 2 . Planning Commission Resolution No . 1403 3 . Parking matrix for Sunset Aquatic Regional Park_ 4 . City Council report dated October 3 , 1988 MA:RLF: gbm RCA - 11/21/88 -3- (1572d) RESOLUTION NO. 5933 A RESOLUTION BY THE HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHICH ENDORSES A MODIFIED ALTERNATIVE LAND USE PLAN - C WITH DECREASED LAND USE INTENSITY CONTAINED IN THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED PHASE 2 EXPANSION OF THE .EXISTING ORANGE COUNTY SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK WHEREAS , the Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division has requested an endorsement from the City of Huntington Beach regarding Alternatives A, B, and C land use plans contained in the General Development Plan dated August 26 , 1988 for the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park for a report to the Orange County Board of Supervisors; and On November 21 , 1988 , the City Council reviewed the alternative land use plans for the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the existing Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park and concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission which endorses Alternative C land use plan with decreased dry boat storage spaces and decreased boat ramp parking spaces; and On September 7 , 1988 , a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission and all interested parties were notified of the public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the three land use plans; and No one spoke in favor of the proposed overnight camping I contained in Alternative A and B during public testimony at the l _ 5933 September 7 , 1988 Planning Commission meeting . The Planning Commission found during the public hearing of the aforementioned project that : 1 . Alternatives A and B which propose overnight camping are .not acceptable, 2 . The proposed overnight camping may create security and invasion of privacy problems for existing neighborhoods and should not be permitted , 3 . The land use intensity of all three expansion alternatives as proposed will intensify land and water environmental impacts, and 4 . The land use intensity of Alternate C as proposed may create undue traffic , parking , and circulation problems along Edinger Avenue between Bolsa Chica Street and at the facility entrance, therefore, the land use intensity should be reduced . The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach discussed in great detail Alternative C land use plan and the Planning Commission of City of Huntington Beach endorses a modified Alternative C land use plan with decreased land use intensity if environmental impacts can be properly mitigated and recommended Resolution No . 1403 attached hereto . NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby recommends to the Orange County Board of Supervisors a Resolution endorsing modified Alternative C land use plan for the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the existing Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park with the following recommendations : 1 . Modified Land Use Plan C shall contain: a . Increase total number of day use parking spaces from 249 to 364 , 5933 2 - b . Reduce total number of dry boat storages spaces to a maximum of 200 spaces , C . Reduce total number of boat ramp parking spaces to a maximum of 250 spaces, d . Add 65 boat slips to existing marina , ;e . Prohibit overnight RV camping and any camping use from the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park . f . Provide a Harbor Master facility . 2 . Any Phase 2 expansion shall require : a . Widen Edinger Avenue to full street section with complete improvements to provide safer bike lands . An alternative bike lane may be provided adjacent to flood control channel . b . Widen the bridge which is the entrance to the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park from Edinger Avenue and provide pedestrian/cycling ramp adjacent to side of existing bridge . C . Install landscaping along the north side of Edinger i Avenue which will screen the flood control channel . d . Provide an operational desiltation basin at the mouth of the Bolsa Chica Flood control channel which empties into Huntington Harbour . e . Sale of alcoholic beverages on-site shall be prohibited .. f . Two boat slips shall be designated for boats detained by the Harbor Patrol . g . Assure compliance of County of Oranges parking requirements , including at least 1 . 5 parking spaces per dry boat storage space . h . Orange County and City shall enter into an agreement which will enable the County Sherriff and Harbor Patrol to enforce City ordinances . PAGE END 5933 3 - 8 . If the mitigation measures outlined in Draft EIR No. 478 cannot be met , the Phase 2 expansion should .be denied . PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of November 1988 Mayor ATTEST : APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk /Z- - ity Attorney R VIEWED AND APPROVED : INITIATED AND APPROVED : i L r Ci y Administrator Acting Director of Community Development 4 — 5933 Res o No, 5933 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ORAINGE ss : CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ) I , CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the C.ity of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of Novamher , 19 88 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Kelly, Green, Finley, Erskine, Mays , Winchell NOES: Councilmembers: Bannister ABSENT: Councilmembers: None City Cler nd ex-o icio4o el�rc— of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California 5933 t PARKING REQUIREMENTS MATRIX PROVIDED BY ORANGE COUNTY STAFF Existing Alt . A Alt • B Alt . G BOAT SLIPS - COUNTY 251 310 310 310 -30 ft . . 75 stall/slip 30-45 ft . 1 . 2 stall/slip 45 ft .+ 1 . 6 stall/slip DRY BOAT STORAGE 0 0 28 28 1 . 2 stall/space x 20% PICNIC/OPEN SPACE 13 29 29 34 2 . 5 stall/acre TOTAL REQUIRED 264 339 367 372 TOTAL PROVIDED 249 373 373 373 (161.6d) C-2 REVIEW OF PHASE 2 EXPANSION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK APPLICANT: ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY - HARBORS, BEACHES AND PARKS DIVISION The Orange County Environmental Management Agency-Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division, is proposing to expand the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park located at the western terminus of Edinger Avenue . County staff has. requested an endorsement by the City of Huntington Beach of one of - the three expansion_ propo-sa-1s which include expansion of the park facilities by adding overnight RV camping facility, expanding the existing boat ramp parking which includes dry boat storage and increasing the day use parking . STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No . 1403 indicating the Planning Commission' s position on the proposed expansion of Sunset Aquatic :Regional Park and forward to the City Council . THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Tom Lloyd, 3368 Sparkler Drive, spoke in opposition to the Sunset Aquatic Park. He feels the problems have not been properly addressed by the County (water quality, traffic including joggers . and pedestrians, noise) . He feels top priority is being given to parking spaces for expensive toys rather than traffic and water pollution. He further stated a swim beach in the area is unacceptable and urged the Commission to deny any plan that would include overnight camping . John Delava, 16291 Countess Drive, spoke in opposition to the Sunset Aquatic Park. He attended the County meeting on July 28 as a representative from the Portofino Cove Condominium owners and does not feel that the County is addressing. the potential . problems with adding a recreational vehicle facility sufficiently. He objects to overnight camping at the location. Ted Rodriquez, 3406 Sparkler Drive, feels that the County should consider the protection of the environment and the needs of the adjacent residents instead of the capital gains from an overnight park/recreational vehicle facility. He said there is not enough landscaping to shield the current boat storage and that the people currently leasing the land create noise problems with loudspeakers . He feels the County is trying to create another "Newport Dunes" facility however this facility is located too close to residential . He said that "street people" are currently drifting into this area and feels a facility such as the one proposed would encourage more . Lee Skarin, 3851 Aruba Circle, feels the proposal would deteriorate the water in the area . He questioned what .activities would be conducted at an aquatic park that did not contain water . He feels that the proposed aquatic park is a threat to the taxpayer' s investment PC Minutes - 9/7/88 -4- Raymond E. Ponce, 3292 Venture Drive, said that stipulations have been taken regarding security and vandalism but nothing has been mentionedbout the width of the bridge servicing this particular area . He said the bridge is not safe enough to accommodate the present traffic let alone large recreational vehicles . He requested that the Commission vote to leave the area as it is now. RonaldrMoss , 16241 Typhoon Lane, is concerned with the problem of policing the area . . He lives on Trinidad Island where there is a 10 : 00 curfew that the island security has trouble enforcing . He feels with an aquatic park there will be added cyclist , mopeds , go-carts , and pedestrians . He asked what measures had been taken to alleviate problems with overflow campers . He feels that people arriving at the park and finding that the park is full will look for spaces in the adjacent neighborhood parks . He also asked what measures had been taken to accommodate campers when the harbor is dredged and the roads are closed . There were no other persons present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed . A lengthy discussed ensued among the Commission. They felt a denial of any plan that included overnight camping was in order since no one spoke in favor of the proposal; that it may create security and invasion of privacy problems for existing neighborhoods; land use intensity of all three expansion alternatives as proposed will intensify land and water environmental impacts ; and land use intensity of Alternate C as proposed may create undue traffic, parking and circulation problems along Edinger Avenue between Bolsa Chica Street and at the facility entrance. They further discussed recommendations to the County should they consider a plan that would prohibit overnight camping (modification of Alternative C) . The recommendations included: reducing intensity of ..day use parking; reducing intensity of dry boat storage parking; inclusion of a harbor master site; City and County entering an agreement for police services . Commissioner Slates felt that the response to the County should be a definite "NO" because of findings made by the Commission A MOTION WAS MADE BY LIVENGOOD, SECOND BY ORTEGA, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1403 WHICH RECOMMENDS MODIFYING ALTERNATIVE C BY DECREASING LAND USE INTENSITY AND PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT CAMPING OR NO SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES : Livengood, Silva, Ortega, Higgins NOES : Slates ABSENT: Leipzig ABSTAIN: Bourguignon MOTION PASSED p PC Minutes - 9/7/88 -5- (1252d) Basis for Recommendation : No one spoke in favor of the proposed overnight camping contained in Alternative A and B during public testimony at the September 7, 1988 Planning Commission meeting . The Planning Commission found during the public hearing of the aforementioned project that : . 1 . Alternatives A and B which propose overnight camping are not acceptable, 2 . The proposed overnight camping rr.ay create security and invasion of privacy problems for existing neighborhoods and should not be permitted, 3 . The land use intensity of all three expansion alternatives as proposed will intensify land and water- environmental impacts , and 4 . The land use intensity of Alternate C as proposed may create undue traffic, parking, and circulation problems along .Ed-inger Avenue between Bolsa Chica Street and at the facility entrance, therefore, the land use intensity should be reduced . Conditions of Recommendation: 1 . Prohibit overnight parking . 2 . Reduce intensity of day use parking . 3 . Reduce intensity of dry boat storage parking . 4 . Include a harbor master site . 5 . The County of Orange and City of Huntington Beach enter into an agreement for police services . 6 . If mitigation measures outlined in the Draft EIR No . 478 cannot be met, the project should be denied. -3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N -2 NE ATIVE DE LARATI -24 APP RANDALL LUMBER CO. Conditional Use Permit -23 is a by Randall Lumber Co . to utilize a 1 . 25 acre site unot1he Southern Pacific right-of-way on the west si the oad tracks located at the eastern terminus o£ Ced,Ax--AAvenue (approxim 600 feet east of the intersection of Go la-&-n Street and Cedar Avenue) , h is owned by the Southern is Railroad to unload, load and store ber products a period of five ( 5) years . PC Minutes - 9/7/88 -6- (1252d) REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION Date October 3 , 1988 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council i Submitted by: Paul Cook, City Administrator 1' c . Prepared by: Mike Adams , Acting Director, Community Development Subject: REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF THE PHASE 2 EXPANSION OF THE SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK FACILITY Consistent with Council Policy? ['�r� Yes [ J New Policy or Exception *5-�3� Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions, Attachments: }c STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Transmitted for your consideration is a request by the Orange County Environmental Management Agency - Harbors, Beaches and Parks: Division for an endorsement of the Phase 2 ' expansion of the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park facility. The Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park is located at the western terminus of Edinger Avenue with the City of Seal Beach. RECOMMENDATION• Planning Commission recommendation and action on September 7 , 1988 : A MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LIVENGOOD AND SECONDED BY COMMISSION ORTEGA TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1403 WHICH RECOMMENDS MODIFYING ALTERNATIVE C BY DECREASING LAND USE INTENSITY AND PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT PARKING OR NO SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE : AYES : Livengood, Silva , Ortega , Higgins NOES : Slates ABSENT: Leipzig ABSTAIN: Bourguignon Basis for Recommendation No one spoke in favor of the proposed overnight camping contained in Alternative A and B during public testimony at the September 7 , 1988 Planning Commission meeting . The Planning Commission found during the public hearing of the . aforementioned project that : 1 . Alternatives A and B which propose overnight camping are not acceptable , \\ 2 . The proposed overnight camping may create security and invasion of privacy problems for existing neighborhoods and should not be permitted, 3 . The land use intensity of all three expansion alternatives as proposed will intensify land and water environmental impacts , and 4 . The land use intensity of Alternate C as proposed may create undue traffic, parking, and circulation problems along Edinger Avenue between Bolsa Chica Street and at the facility entrance, therefore, the land use intensity should be reduced . Conditions of Recommendation: 1 . Prohibit overnight parking . 2 . Reduce intensity of day use parking. 3 . Reduce intensity of dry boat storage parking.. 4 . Include a harbor master site . 5 . The County of Orange and City of Huntington Beach enter into an agreement for police services . 6 . If mitigation measures outlined in the Draft EIR No . 478 cannot be met, the project should be denied. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommendation is identical to the Planning Commission recommendation. ANALYSIS• SUBJECT: Review of Phase 2 expansion of the Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park. APPLICANT: Orange County Environmental Management Agency Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division 400 Civic Center Drive West , P.O. Box 4048 Santa Ana, CA 92702 LOCATION: Sunset Aquatic Regional Park (western terminus of Edinger Avenue within the City of Seal Beach) REOUEST: Review of Phase 2 expansion of the Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park which includes three (3) alternative land use plans . The Orange County Environmental Management Agency-Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division, is proposing to expand the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park located at the western terminus of Edinger Avenue . County staff has requested an endorsement by the City of Huntington Beach of one of the three expansion proposals which will be included in their reports to the County Planning Commission and Hoard of Supervisors . RCA - 10/3/88 -2- --- - E VVIRONMENTAT. STATUS: This project is covered by Orange County Environmental Management Agency Draft Environmental Impact Report No . 478 which is being prepared by County staff . No city Council action is necessary. FUNDING SOURCE Not applicable . ALTERNATIVE ACTION: The City Council may adopt an alternative Resolution recommending that the County not expand the park. . ATTACHMENTS 1 . Attachment A - Summary of Land Use Plans 2 . City Council Resolution 3 . Planning Commission Resolution No . 1403 4 . September 7 , 1988 Planning Commission staff report MA: RLF: gbm S RCA - 10/3/88 -3- ( 1339d) RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH WHICH SUPPORTS A MODIFIED ALTERNATIVE C WITH DECREASED LAND USE INTENSITY CONTAINED IN THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING ORANGE COUNTY SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK WHEREAS , the Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division has requested' an endorsement from the Cit} of Huntington Beach regarding. the Alternatives A, B, and C land use plans contained in the General Development Plan dated August 26 , 1988 for the proposed expansion of the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park for a report to the Orange County Board of Supervisors; and On October 3 , 1988 , the City Council reviewed the alternative land use plans for the proposed expansion of the existing Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park and- concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and- staff; and On September 7 , 1988 , a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission and all interested parties were notified of the public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the three land use plans; an.] No one spoke in favor of the proposed overnight camping contained in Alternative A and B during public testimony at the September 7 , L988 Planning Commission meeting . The Planning Commission found during the public hearing of Lhe aforementioned project that : 1 . Alternatives A and B which propose overnight camping are not acceptable, 2 . The proposed overnight camping may create security and invasion 3f privacy problems for existing neighborhoods and should no be permitted, ��_ 1 . Jy 3 . The land use intensity of all three expansion alternatives as proposed will intensify land and water environmental impacts , Lind 4 . The land -lse intensity of Alternate C as proposed may create undue traffic , parking , and circulation problems along Edinger Avenue between Bolsa Chica Street and at the facility entrance , therefore , the land. use intensity should be reduced . The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach discussed in great detail Alternative C land use plan for expansion of :goat ramp parking from 190 to 280 spaces , increase day parking from 249 to 364 and develop 241 dry boat storage; the Planning Commission of City of Huntington Beach endorses a modified Alternative C land use plan with decreased land use intensity if environmental impacts can be properly mitigated and recommended Fesolution No . 1403 be forwarded with a report to the City Coun�:il . NOW, THER:;FORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby recommends to the Orange County Board of Supervisors a Resolution endorsing modified Alternative C of the General Development Plan for the proposed expansion of the existing grange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park with the following rec.)mmendations : 1 . Proh _bit overnight parking . 2 . Redu :e intensity of day use parking . 3 . Redu -e intensity of dry boat storage parking . 4 . Incl•ide a harbor master site . 5 . The :ounty of Orange and City of Huntington Beach enter into an agreement for police services . 6 . If mitigation measures outlined in the Draft EIR No . 478 cannot be met , the project should be denied . PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Peach , California, at a regular meeting on the day of , 1988 . Mayor ATTEST : APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Clerk it A t r y 2 6 bra REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: City Administ!-ator Director of Community Development be El � ' , t(0 ATTACHMENT-A! SSUM' EY OF LAND_ USE PLANS The Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park contains a total of 63 acres and the existing facilities cover approximately 30 acres . The proposed expansion will cover 33 acres and represents the ultimate build-out of the entire park site. The County has proposed .expansion plans for the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park and the three alternative development plans are : Alternative A: Expand the park Facilities by adding an overnight RV camping facility to accommodate 152 vehicles; expand boat ramp parking from 190 spaces to 262 spaces (72 space increase) which includes dry boat storage; and increase day use parking from 249 spaces to 328 spaces (79 space increase) .. Alternative B : Expand the park facilities by adding an overnight RV camping facility to accommodate 98 vehicles ; expand boat ramp parking from 190 to 262 spaces (72 spaces increase which includes dry boat storage) ; and increase day use parking from 249 spaces to 328 spaces (79 space increase) . Alternative C: Expand the park facilities by expanding boat ramp parking from 190 to 280 spaces (90 space increase) ; increase day parking from 249 to 364 ( 115 space increase) ; and develop 241 dry boat storage spaces . No overnight camping is proposed. E- 1 . 17 RCA - 10/3/88 -4 - ( 1339d) RESOLUTION NO. 1403 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH. WHICH SUPPORTS A MODIFIED ALTERNATIVE C WITH DECREASED LAND USE INTENSITY CONTAINED IN THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING ORANGE COUNTY SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK WHEREAS, the Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division has requested an endorsement from the City of Huntington Beach regarding the Alternatives A, B, and C land use plans contained in. the General Development Plan dated August 26, 1988 for the proposed expansion -of the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park; and On September 7 , 1988 , a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission and all interested parties were notified of the public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the three land use plans; and No one spoke in favor of the proposed overnight camping contained in Alternative A and B during public testimony at the September 7, 1982 Planning Commission meeting . The Planning Commission found during the public hearing of the aforementioned project that.: 1 . Alternatives A and' B- which propose overnight camping are not acceptable, 2 . The proposed overnight camping may create security and invasion of privacy problems. for existing neighborhoods and should not be permitted, 3 . The land use intensity of all three expansion alternatives as proposed will intensify land and water environmental impacts , and 4 . The land uEe intensity of Alternate C as proposed may create undue traffic, parking , and circulation problems along Edinger Avenue between Bolsa Chica Street and at the facility entrance, therefore, the land use intensity should be reduced . The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach discussed in great detail Alternative C land use plan for expansion of boat ramp parking for 190 to 280 spaces , increase day parking from 249 to 364 and develop 241 dry boat storage; the Planning Commission of City of Huntington Beach endorses a modified Alternative C lEnd use plan with decreased land use intensity if environmental impacts can be properly mitigated and recommended Resolution No . 1403 be forwarded with a report to the City Council . c'_/ , If THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach forward to the County Board of Supervisors a Resolution endorsing modified Alternative C of the General Development Plan for the proposed expansion of the existing Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park with the following. recommendations : 1 . Prohibit overnight parking . 2 . Reduce intensity of day use parking . 3 . Reduce intensity of dry boat storage parking . 4 . Include a harbor master site . 5 . The County of Orange and City of Huntington Beach enter into an agreement for police services . 6 . If mitigation measures outlined in the Draft EIR No . 478 cannot be met , the project should be denied . PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the. City of Huntington Beach , California , on the 7th . day of September , 1988 . AYES: Livengood, Silva , Ortega, Higgins NOES: Slates ABSENT: Leipzig ABSTAIN: Bourguignon ATTEST: Mike Adams , Secretary Planning Commission Chairman ( 1198d) ATTACHIMENT A SUMMARY OF LAND USE PLANS The Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park contains a total of 63 acres and the existing facilities cover approximately 30 acres . The proposed expansion will cover 33 acres and represents the ultimate build-out of the entire park site. The County has proposed expansion plans for the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park and the three alternative development plans. are : Alternative A: Expand the park -facilities by adding an overnight RV camping facility to accommodate 152 vehicles ; expand boat ramp parking from 190 spaces to 262 spaces (72 space increase) which includes dry boat storage; and increase day .use parking from 249 spaces to 328 spaces (79 space increase) . Alternative B : Expand the park facilities by adding an overnight RV camping facility to accommodate 98 vehicles ; expand boat ramp parking from 190 to 262 space ; (72 spaces increase which includes dry boat storage) ; and increase day. use parking from 249 spaces to 328 spaces (79 space increase). . Allerna ive C : Expand the park facilities by expanding boat ramp parking . from 190 to 280 spaces ( 90 space increase) ; increase day parking from 249 to 364 ( 115 space. increase) ; and develop 241 dry boat storage spaces . No overnight camp-ing is proposed . I huntington beach department of community developme STAFF ~ REPORT - TO : Planning Commission FROM: Community Development DATE : September 7 , 1988 SUBJECT : REVIEW OF PHASE 2 EXPANSION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK APPLICANT : Orange County Environmental Management Agency Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division 400 Civic Center Drive West, P.O. Box 4048 Santa Ana , CA 92702 LOCATION:. Sunset Aquatic Regional Park (western terminus of Edinger Avenue within the City of Seal Beach) REOUEST: Review of Phase 2 expansion of the Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park which includes three (3) alternative land use plans . 1 . 0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Resolution No . 1403 indicating the Planning Commission ' s position on the proposed expansion of Sunset Aquatic Regional Park and forward to the City Council . 2 _0 GENERAL INFORMATION: The Orange County Environmental Management Agency-Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division, is proposing to expand the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park located at the western terminus of Edinger Avenue . County staff has requested an endorsement by the City of Huntington Beach of one of the three expansion proposals which will be included in their reports to the County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors . On July 19 , 1988 , City staff provided the Planning Commission with a general information report which presented the proposed expansion alternatives . Subsequent to the discussion, the Planning Commission directed City staff to work with County staff to coordinate public meetings in order to provide residents of Huntington Beach greater opportunity to comment on the expansion plans and specifically on each development alternative . On July 28, 1988 , County staff conducted a public meeting in the City Council Chambers in order to provide residents of Huntington Beach an opportunity to voice opinions and concerns regarding the proposed expansion . Approximately 30 people attended the meeting and included many representatives of Homeowner Associations of residential neighborhoods that are located in the near vicinity of Sunset Aquatic Regional Park or are located along Edinger Avenue . County staff presented an overview of the proposed expansion and answered questions from the audience . The majority of the comments focused on the apposition to the proposed overnight Recreational Vehicle (RV) camping . Many speakers expressed concerns over security, overflow parking that would occur on the streets of their neighborhoods and a general opinion that overnight camping is not appropriate next to existing residential areas . In addition to :strong opposition to the proposed overnight RV camping , residents questioned the potential increased traffic inpacts on their neighborhood streets , Edinger Avenue and the intersection of Bolsa Chica Street and Edinger Avenue . Some people in attendance indicated that the development alternative which proposed no overnight RV camping (Alternative C) was acceptable . Others stated opposition to overnight camping and indicated that a reduced development alternative beyond Alternative C should be analyzed . Staff collected names and addresses of all people in attendance to the public meeting and they have been notified for the September 7 , 1988 public hearing . In addition, County staff provided a master list of interested parties and a total of 264 individual public notices have been mailed to City residents who reside in the immediate vicinity of Sunset Aquatic Regional Park. After the public meeting on July 28 , 1988 , City staff received five letters from residents that live in the near vicinity of Sunset Aquatic Regional, Park . Each letter stated opposition to the overnight camping objecting to increased traffic impacts and concern over the potential for increased pollution to Huntington Harbour caused by increased boat activity. In addition to the individual letters staff received on August 11, 1988 , a petition signed by 202 residents that live in the Westchester Bay Homeowners Association located on the south side of Edinger Avenue between Saybrook Lane- and Countess Drive indicated strong opposition to any overnight camping . The petition sites invasion of privacy and increased traffic impacts as findings to oppose the overnight camping . The petition calls for the removal of any plans for overnight camping and to add additional traffic lanes on Edinger Avenue . 3 . 0 ANALYSIS : The Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park contains a total of 63 acres and the existing facilities cover approximately 30 acres . The proposed expansion will cover 33 acres and represents the ultimate build-out of the entire park site . The County has proposed -expansion plans for the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park . The three alternative development plans are : Alternative A : Expand the park facilities by adding an overnight RV camping facility to accommodate 152 vehicles ; expand boat ramp parking from 190 spaces to 262 spaces (72 space increase) which includes dry bout storage; and increase day use parking from 249 spaces to 328 spaces (79 space increase) . Alternative B : Expand the park facilities by adding an overnight RV 'camping facility to accommodate 98 vehicles ; expand boat ramp parking from 19C to 262 spaces ( 72 spaces increase which includes dry boat storage) ; and increase day use parking from 249 spaces to 328 spaces ( 79 space increase) . Alternative C : Expand the park facilities by expanding boat ramp parking from 19C to 280 spaces ( 90 space increase) ; increase day parking from 249 to 364 ( 115 space increase) ; and develop 241 dry boat storage spaces . No overnight camping is proposed. Staff has analyzed the County' s proposals and included in this report memos from the Fire Department , Community Services and the Police Department . A representative from the Traffic Section of the Public works Department will . be at the September 7 , 1988 Planning Commission meeting to answer questions regarding traffic impacts . Included in the Planning Commission staff report dated July 19 , 1988 (Attachment 8) are executive summaries of both Draft Environmental Impact Report 478 and the General Development Plan which discuss the land use plans and associated impacts . In order to adequately respond to the Development Plan and Draft Environmental Impact 478 , the County extended the deadline for comments and staff has provided written comments to both the General Development Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report 478 (see Attachment 3) . All written comments that have been submitted to the County Environmental Section, by both staff and residents which will be addressed in the Final Environmental Impact Report 478 . County staff will be attending the September 7 , 1988 Planning Commission meeting and will provide a formal presentation of the overall General Development Plan . Staff recommends that the Planning Commission evaluate the presentation of the County staff and. the testimony of the local residents and indicate a position on the General Development Plan by adopting Resolution No . .1403 . - It should be noted the Resolution is general relative to all three alternatives . Upon an action by the Planning Commission, a revised Resolution will be prepared and forwarded to the City .Council . It is anticipated the City Council will adopt a Resolution stating their position on the proposed park expansion plan and forward to the County Board of Supervisors . 4 . 0 RECOMMENDATIQ_N : Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Resolution No . 1403 indicating the Planning Commission ' s position of the proposed expansion of Sunset Aquatic Regional Park and forward to the City Council . ATTACHMENTS : 1 . Area map 2 . Draft Resolution No . 1403 3 . Response to Draft EIR 478 4 . Memo from Police Department dated July 29 , 1988 5 . Memo from Fire Department dated August 10 , 1988 6 . Memo from Community Services Department dated August 2 , '1988 7 . Memo from James W. Palin, Deputy City Administrator, dated July 13 , 1988 8 . Staff report dated July 19 , 1988 SH:RLF: kla e �`: ` b cr 1.�',�`�'. r,\ Rs•c 1- RZ- c'C�\��. �\'•� ,mil �''� \\_ � 4 `f�`�_1 Focz al 17i��1/!T�- ,. . ..4,/ ��/\ti! �"•'•.. r•"• w /? ?.PO .x.. ? et '. Z RI CZ RI-CZ RI Z g4'CI RI-Cl I-cz 9i.C7 �...C EXISTING " r'... 'f ,''•.• �, R,.Cr PROPOSED EXPANSION R2 P0'C`.'L qi., �Cl C CO f.� n ��:G• R.Cr 2 A Le / f •�' � P� u C• 1, ' Z. -PROM5EV EXAMS10N OF AaRATIC VEGOML fA' V► NU?4TlW T0t4 1-,ACH HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANNING DIVISION DUFT RESOLUTION NO. 1403 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON •BEACH WHICH ENDORSES ALTERNATIVE (A, B OR C) CONTAINED IN THE GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING ORANGE COUNTY SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK WHEREAS , the Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Harbors , Beaches and Parks Division has requested an endorsement from the City. of Huntington Beach regarding the three (3) alternative land use plans contained in the General Development Plan for the proposed expansion of the existing. Sunset Aquatic Regional Park; and On September 7 , 1988 , a- public hearing was held before the Planning Commission and all interested parties were notified of the public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the three land use plans ; and The Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach endorsed Alternative (A, B, or C) land use plan and recommended Resolution No . 1403 be forwarded to the City Council for discussion and final endorsement . THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach forward to the County Board- of Supervisors a Resolution endorsing Alternative (A, B or C) of the General Development Plan for the proposed expansion of the existing Orange County Sunset Aquatic Regional Park. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of . Huntington Beach , California , on the 7th . day of September , 1988 . AYES : NOES : ABSENT: ABSTAIN : ATTEST: Mike Adams , Secretary Planning Commission Chairman ( 1198d) • City of Huntington Beach 2000 MAIN STREET CALIFORNIA 92848 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Building Division 536.5241 Housing/Redevelopment Division 536-5542 Planning Division 536.5271 August 11, 1988 Mr. Karl Krebs Environmental Management Agency - Planning Environmental and Special Projects Division P.O. Box 4048 Santa Ana, California 92702 SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO DRAFT EIR 478 FOR THE PROPOSED SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Dear Mr. Krebs: In response to Draft EIR 478, staff has identified the following specific concerns: 1) On page 2 - 3, r:ecessary approvals should include the California Coastal Commission. 2) On page 3 - 8, text refers to the existence of only one pump-out facility in the Huntington Harbour area - there are other pump-out stations within Huntington Harbour - checl; with the City of Huntington Beach Department of Public Works. 3) On page 4 - 49, overnight camping is identified "as a potential for increased disturbances to nearby residents (i.e. noise emanating from camp sites) during park activity." Discussion should include other types of impacts and associated mitigating measures. Security and overflow impacts on existing city park areas are two impacts that need to be addressed. 4) On page 4 - 65, mitigation measures regarding traffic do not address the type and size of vehicular activity. Discussion should address not only quantitative analysis but also the impacts of large recreation vehicles (RV's) and vehicles with boats. In general terms, staff has identified the following concerns:. 1) The EIR relates to the water's "toxic nature." Since this site is so close to Seabridge Park, have tests been done on the water at the site which indicate that swimming should be prohibited? 2) How will the waste generated by the proposed RV overnight camping be disposed of? . a7 August 11, 1988 Page 2 of 2 3) The City of Huntington Beach Master Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways identifies Edinger Avenue as an arterial highway therefore a slight redesign in the proposed expansion area may be required to accommodate future Edinger Avenue improvements if and when it is constructed. 4) The report is somewhat lacking a thorough description and the precise location of the Sanitary Pump Out Facilities. Staff recommends that the facility be placed on a dock that can take access from both sides at a convenient location for this Boat Sanitary Pump Out facility. Although the facility exists, a redesign on the type Of filtering system used at the Marine Repair facility could reduce greatly the adverse impacts from the boat repair. 5) The County may want to restrict the type of toilet deodorizer used by these recreational vehicles to a non-naugahyde deodorizer. This may also be true on the re-circulation heads of boats and general boat usage. 6) If the proposed Man is approved with recreational vehicles and overnight camping, consideration should be given to maximum number of nights allowed during a single stay. 7) Expansion of the Sunset Aquatic Park will result in a negative impact on the provision of fire services. The expansion will cause an increase in the need for the following types of service:,-: Emergency medical services; fire, hazardous materials, and routine service L:alls. Due to the remote location, of the park in relation to the fire stations, Fire Department response times do not need- established goals. Any expansion of the park would only add to this problem. 8) Analysis of traffic impacts should address not only capacity of Edinger Avenue but also the increased impact of the intersection of Bolsa Chica Street and Edinger Avenue. 9) EIR should address and provide mitigation measures for proposed RV overnight camping within :lose proximity of the nine former hazardous waste disposal sites located on the Naval Weapons Station which is located immediately north of Sunset Aquatic Park. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Draft EIR 478. Please forward a copy of the final version of EIR 478 when it is available for distribution. If you have any questions regarding these comments, do not hesitate to contact me at 526-5271. Sincerely, Robert Franklin Associate Planner RLF:gbm E-- / ' a �' - ; INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNiCATIOt4 To G. L . PAYt<r From D. L . NKINS , Captain Chief of Pc i ice Uni form Division Commander Subject EIR 478/SUt-SET AQUATIC Date JULY 29, 1988 REGIONAL PERK I have consulted with Lieutenant Reinholtz regarding this EIR. Neither he nor I fEel this project will have an adverse impact on the Huntington Beach Police Department. Criminal acts occurring in the interior of the park ar.e in the juris- diction of the Seal Beach Police Department now, and will continue to be in their jurisdiction. The additional parking spaces will , in all probability , be an asset to this jurisdiction. The only complaints we receive retarding this location are from the neighboring residents, complaininc about boat trailers parked on their street during the day. The additional parkinc planned for should mitigate this situation. DLJ :gsd CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION _. \ HUNTINC,TON BEACH \ To Robert Fr,•nklin From Steve Parker Associate Planner Deputy Fire Marshal Subject EXPANSION OF SUNSET Date August 1.0, 1988 AQUATIC PARK E.epansion of the Sunset Aquatic Park will result in a negative impact on the provision of fire services. '11he expansion will cause an increase in the need for the following types of services: l;mergency medical services; fire, hazardous materials, and routine services ca Lis. Due to th.: remote location of the park in relation to the fire stations, Fire Department response times do not meet established goals. Any expansion of the park would only add to this problem. SP/sr 8374f ,:.3 � , 30 e J. ne • COMMUNITY SERVICES n,nn�C.iQa UCH Departmental Memorandum To MAX BDIM FROM JIM B . ENGL DATE AUGUST 2, 1983 SUBJECT SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL. PARK t.. Per your request, listed below are my concerns and comments regarding the Sunset Aquatic Re(iional Park as it relates to the "park" aspect of the development. RE: SEABRIDGE PARK I . . There will be ncreased usage of Seabridge Park because there is currently no plan for a sand beach area at the aquatic park. This may necessitate using two life(ivards more frequently than now occurs at our park. 2. The Sunset Park plans include a small tot lot with children' s play equipment in the sand area. If Seabridge Park usage does increase, than I would recommenc: adding some play equipment to our park site since it is currently unde► equipped. 3. Parking may al !.o be a consideration at Seabridge Park. There is some parking available along the street by the park and the Portofino development does have a parking lot across the street from the park , but I am not sure if it is available to the general public . Therefore , projections would have to be made as to what the actual increase in usage of Seabridge Park would be and then the parking issue would have to be explored further. 4 . The report rel < tes to the water' s "toxic nature . " Since this site is so close to Seabridge Park , have tests been done on the water area of our park where we allow swimming? 5. Overall , I thi ► k Seabridge Park could handle the additional usage resulting from Phase I1 cf Sunset Park , but consideration may have to be given to the maintenance of the park if the usage were increased substantially . , 31 SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK August 2, 1988 RE: SUNSET PARK RECREATION AMENITIES 1 . The locations of the children' s tot lot and sand volleyball area should be exchanged . This will help eliminate the safety concern of flying objects such as softballs , baseballs, Frisbees , etc. in the open play area hitting a small child in the tot lot. 2 . A nice feature for an aquatic park would be a sandy beach area . TM-s i�s not indicated )n the pl-an. 3 . Grass open are:] for picnicking, promenades and viewing of the waterway would also oe 3 nice amenity. Phase I of the aquatic park did not take advantage of the waterfront from an aes-thetic point of view. It includes parking lots b•�tween the water and most of the turf areas . 4. Tne small craft launch site for kayaks, canoes , etc. is a good idea for this type of recreational -park setting. . 5. 1 am sure there is a lot of pressure from the environmentalists for a Least Tern preserve , but the 5.5 acre site being aYlocated for this purpose fs extremely valuable land from a recreation and financial standpoint. The Bolsa Chica Linear Park or Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve could be explored as an alternative site to relocate this environmental.l'y sensitive area . o. The park is see: up for overnight stays by recreational vehicles . I am not aware of what -he demand would be , but a tent camp site for the average person who can!iot afford a recreational vehicle would further expand the clientele for this type of facility. 7 . Reference is m;ide to "incorporating off-site bicycle and pedestrian circulation into a park loop trail system. " This can probably be accomplished for pedestrian traffic, but the roads in Phase I are narrow and it would appear to be a difficult task to create a safe bike loop trail . 8. Overall , the increased diversity of activities will enhance the aquatic park . 9. The Sunset Pa6. Environmental Impact Report and General Development Plan were very thorough. JBE:mb 3337e - � 3a , • JJ CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMU ION ►esm►+cro"ux++ D Doug La E\elle James.W. Palin TO Deputy City Admin. Deputy City Admin. r EIR 478 July 13, 1988 Subject ate ATTN: Robert Franklin The following is my comments on EIR 478 for the Sunset Aquatic General Development Plan. The EIR seems to be fairly complete for the proposed 2nd phase of the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park :Marina, however, there are some areas that the report should explore in a little more detail. Edinger Avenue is an arterial highway depicted upon the circulation element, therefore, a slight redesign in the proposed expansion area by locating the restroo.ms within the overnight RV camper area to accommodate Edinger Avenue improvements if and when it is constructed. The report was somewhat lacking a thorough description of the Sanitary Pump out Facilities, and the precise location. Therefore, we should recommend that the facility be placed on a dock that can take access from both sides at a convenient location for this Boat Sanitary Pump Out facility. Although the facility exists, a redesign on the type of filtering system used at the Marine Repair facility could reduce greatly the adverse impacts from the boat repair. If the proposed plan is ultimately approved which accommodates overnight recreational vehicles, consideration should be given to maximizing the numL.er of nights allowed on one stay to no more than seven as this is not a remote regional facility removed by substantial distance from existing residential development. Also, the County may want to restrict the type of toilet deodorizer used by these recreational vehicles to a non-naugahyde deodor.izer. This may also be true on the re-circulation heads )f boats and general boat usage. There are also a couple of technical errors in the report cn the number of existing Pump Out Facilities in Huntington Harbour, as well as a check should be made with Public Works on water and sewer services to the facility. If you would like to incorporate these suggestions and comments into your communications to the County, you may do so with my permission. However, if you are not going to communicate with the County, please let Linda, my secretary, know before Thursday, July 21 , so that she can structure these comments into letter form to dispatch to the County. J W P:lp 332br � , 33 other regional County parks, fees are not collected for parking but as a regional facility an entry statement would immediately upgrade the park's image. Landscape screening. of undesirable existing facilities such as the "do it yourself" boat repair yard is also necessary. Many existing planting areas need to be amended and replanted due to the saline soil character. Proposed design concepts and details need to be coordinated with existing facilities. Park furniture and facilities may need to be upgraded to reflect the overall General Development Plan themes. There is a lack of public viewing areas of the interesting boating activities and environmental resources. The on-site traffic circulation system must be rerouted and upgraded to meet future park needs. Off-site traffic facilities can apparently absorb traffic increases generated by future park use. The park site analysis incorporated in the General Development Plan touches on those factors involved in developing the entirety of Sunset Aquatic Park. A full Environmental Impact Report is being completed concurrently with the preparation of this plan by the County Environmental Analysis Division. : It will review in depth, the final General Development Plan for potential environmental impact and mitigation. Plan Recommendations This report presents a General Development Plan for Sunset Aquatic Regional Park for review by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and EMA. The goal of this report is to receive approval for the General Development Plan. The proposed General Development Plan was selected from three schematic design alternatives. The three original design alternatives are very similar with the exception of differing land use proposals in one key park location. Major design conclusions formulated through the park site analysis and opportunity and constraints generation have provided the following recommendations: * Increase boat ramp parking capacity by 72 spaces to 262 spaces total through relocation of permanent dry boat storage to an area near the park entry and developing new parking areas north of current boat ramp parking on undeveloped land. Existing boat ramp parking is to be redesigned and upgraded to provide uniform length car and trailer spaces. " Provide a new dry boat storak7e area near the park entry. Shift all existing dry boat storage to this new area from the boat ramp parking area will include 114 forty-five foot long spaces or 132 thirty-foot long spaces. " Increase the number of boat slips by reconstructing the existing boat slip layout in the boat launch channel. The net increase of sixty-three boat slip will require dredging and widening of the boat launch channel. New bulkheads will not be required although some slope rip-rap is proposed. The increase of boat 34 �V � s other regional County parks, fees are not collected for parking but as a regional facility an entry statement would immediately upgrade the park's image. Landscape screening of undesirable existing facilities such as the "do it yourself" boat repair yard is also necessary. Many existing planting areas nead to be amended and replanted due to the saline soil character. Proposed design concepts and details need to be coordinated with existing facilities. Park furniture and facilities may need to be upgraded to reflect the overall General Development Plan themes . There is a lack of public viewing areas of the interesting boating activities and environmental resources. The on-site traffic circulation system must be rerouted and upgraded to meet future park needs . Off-site traffic facilities can apparently absorb traffic increases generated by future park use. The park site analysis incorporated in the General Development Plan touches on those factors involved in developing the entirety of Sunset Aquatic Park. A full Environmental Impact Report is being completed_ concurrently with the preparation of this plan by the County Environmental Analysis Division. It will review in depth, the final General Development Plan for potential environmental impact and mitigation. Plan Recommendations This report presents a General Development Plan for Sunset Aquatic Regional Park for review by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and EMA. The goal of this report is to. receive approval for the General Development Plan. The proposed General Development . Plan was selected from three schematic design alternatives. The three original design alternatives are very similar with the exception of differing land use proposals in one key park location. Major design conclusions formulated through the park site analysis and opportunity and constraints generation have provided the following recommendations: * Increase boat ramp parking capacity by 72 spaces to 262 spaces total through relocation of permanent dry boat storage to an area near the park entry and developing new parking areas north 'of current boat ramp parking on undeveloped land. Existing boat ramp parking is to be redesigned and upgraded to provide uniform length car and trailer spaces. " Provide a new dry boat storage area near the park entry. Shift all existing dry boat storage to this new area from the boat ramp parking area will include 114 forty-five foot long spaces or 132 thirty-foot long spaces. " Increase the number of .boat slips by reconstructing the existing boat slip layout in the boat launch channel. The net increase of sixty-three boat slip will require dredging and widening of the t boat launch channel. New bulkheads will not be required although some slope rip-rap is proposed. The increase of boat P35 s breaches by increased park use and increased boat traffic through thk Anaheim Bay tidal breakwater. This is the only current ocean access for Huntington Harbour boaters. The U.S. Fishy and Wildlife Department is in search of opportunities to increase habitat for endangered wildlife species in the coastal salt marsh and wary of potential degradation to existing habitat by proposed park development. The adjacent Huntington Harbour residential community to the south and east of the park site is concerned that an increase in use of facilities and roadways may take place in and around their community. Proposed park development must address these concerns and provide necessary mitigation measures for the possible negative impacts of increased use. The previously developed park facilities play an important role in the formulation of the updated General Development Plan. A private management firm under lease agreement with the County has operated all revenue generating' facilities in the park since the park's opening. The lessee, Goldrich and Kest, Inc. is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all leased facilities within the park. These include the marina slips , dry boat storage, boat ramp parking and launch ramp, boat slip parking area and slip restrooms, boat self repair yard and marine chandlery store. The lessee also maintains the non-turf planter areas within the park. The Harbors, Beaches and Parks District maintains the seven acres of turf planting areas through a private landscape maintenance firm as well as the interior park roadway excluding parking and picnic shelters. The County also maintains the surrounding channels and Sunset Aquatic Park bulkhead system. The County Harbor Patrol provides policing and first aid action within the ' harbor channels and waterways. The Harbor Patrol maintains a small trailer facility at the park site for their base of operations. New docks have been recently constructed specifically for Harbor Patrol use. The Harbors , Beaches and Parks District funds all Harbor Patrol services, including facility maintenance. It is proposed that the lessee will be responsible for construction of many of the proposed facilities for the Phase II park areas. These facilities may include buildings, boat slips , parking areas, a campground area, lighting and landscaping. The lessee would prefer to provide improvements with a minimum of capital improvement and maintenance costs in relation to revenue generating potential. Dry boat storage is a highly desirable use from the lessees viewpoint while campground development and new boat slips are relatively less attractive from an economic standpoint. The current lessee involvement in the design process is essential to the development of a fully accept:�ble General Development Plan. The existing park facilities have aged fairly well over the seventeen years of perk operation. However, there are key areas in need of design attention and definite opportunities for undeveloped portions of the park. Unlike other regional County parks, the existing park entry is not well defined and there is no sense of arrival. Unlike JC-_ I . 3 (0 The quality of the water surrounding the park is highly variable depending on conditions of—boat use, tidal influence and flood control runoff conditions . The rather toxic nature of the water limits the inclusion of it designed water sport activity area at the park.. The lack of a suitable physical site as well as other environmental constraints reinforces this conclusion. The existing soil throughout developed and undeveloped park areas is of very poor quality. This will limit the growth of plants used in proposed landscaped treatments unless a comprehensive soil replacement and amendment program takes place. This is understandable considering the historical creation of the Sunset Aquatic Park land mass through deposition of dredge material from the adjacent harbor. The large quantities of remaining excess dredge spoil on the undeveloped park areas must also be dealt with as part of future park development. Soil that is not amendable or useable for grading operations must be removed from the park site prior to construction. Although Sunset Aquatic Park is essentially a man created environment, the natural ecosystems have reclaimed areas of the park. These, in turn, have been jeopardized and affected by the increasing human activities in Anaheim Bay. The separation between the natural environment and the built environment is not well defined. The Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel which separates the park site from the Huntington Harbour community is another major element affecting park development. The flood control channel drains roughly one-third of Orange County. It contributes an array of solid waste and toxic chemical to the waters of Anaheim Bay. The sediment load deposited in the water adjacent to Sunset Aquatic Park requires a substantial removal effort on an average bi-annual basis. Undeveloped park areas have continued to be used as disposal sites for dredge spill. The loss of park acreage for spoil storage would- cause an increase in removal cost to the County Harbors, Beach and Parks District. The design team has conducted studies into identifying those increased maintenance costs while exploring alternative channel alignments through the park as well as alternative dredge spoil deposition sites . A new alignment might reduce sediment deposition by maximizing tidal removal of sediment. The study, contained in this General Development Plan has shown that the potential benefits of channel realignment are out weighed by the large capital outlays necessary to realign the channel and extensive park acreage lost to the channelization . Alternative locations for the deposition of dredge spoils are addressed in the report although the feasibility of sites within close proximity of the park site is very questionable. There is no undeveloped land in the immediate vicinity with the exception of the naval weepons station to the north. Military and wildlife restrictions on the use of this land may negate consideration of this area for potential dredge spoil storage. Two majo land use entities adjacent to the park generate concern over future ptt rk development. The .U.S. Navy operates the Seal Beach Naval We;ipons Station and National Wildlife Refuge to the north of the park site. Navy officials are concerned over potential security F- 1 ' 37 increased use in the park of small, hand propelled and motor craft such as naf t.s, canoes and kayaks indicates a need for hand launch facilities outside of the lessee operated trailer boat launch ramp. The hand laun(-h boat facilities would help separate the launch activities and thereby provide for a safer boating experience. County stiff have long realized the need for providing overnight camping facilities near the Sunset Aquatic Park boating facilities. This would provide inland residents a better opportunity to utilize the park on holiday weekends , week long vacations, etc. The Orange County coast, north of Dana Point, has few developed overnight use facilities. The California Coastal Plan urges increased public access to the coastline through, among other things, camping opportunities. Market studies illustrate the tremendous unmet demand for overnight use along the County coastline. Phase II park development provides an opportunity for addressing the development of an overnight area for the Sunset Aquatic Park The potential for developing additional recreational or recreation related commercial uses are limited due to the parks -remote location from major traffic patterns, adjacent land use and environmental constraints including- public health considerations. There is ample need for additional landscaped park areas to meet increased park attendance and new, related park uses. Area constraints and basic Aquatic park functions limit the recreation activity range to passive uses and unstructured open play. Environmental Analysis/Natural Environment and Built Environments The Sunset Aquatic Park environment, though visually unassuming, has a highly important role in the scheme of environmental features involved in the Anaheim Bay coastal salt marsh ecology. An awareness of the dynamics of the coastal salt marsh is essential to preparing design guidelines for the park. Research was conducted in the areas of avian and plant biology, marine water quality, geology and soil agronomy. An analysis was also made of existing park- facilities and operations as well as related site factors including the Bolsa Chica Flood Control Channel, Huntington Harbour residential community and National Wildlife Refuge. In reviewing the above information, the interdependency of the natural and built environments becomes apparent. The park area encompasses an important and highly viable salt marsh community which provides year round forage and nesting sites for two endangered avian species in addition to various marine organisms. A third endangered avian species nests in the adjacent . Wildlife Refuge and has used the park site as nesting habitat in the past. In general, park development must take place with consideration of improving and protecting the sensitive plant and animal life within and adjacent to the park. (��[ -�� ram" P(,� � ►��k f EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sunset Aquatic Regional Park first opened its waterfront recreation facilities in 1969. The park opening marked the culmination of a five years construction period which began in 1964 for the first p1lase of the park development. 'The facilities encompassed by this first phase includes a 276 slip marina, dry boat storage area, boat launching ramp and trailer parking area, boat repair yard, marine supply store, harbor patrol command post and public green belt and picnic areas . Since the park's opening in 1969, these facilities have proved over burdened by the large public demand for boating facilities. General Development Plans have been prepared but for various reasons implementation has not occurred. In January of 1984 , the. design team was commissioned by the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks . District and the County to prepare an updated General Development Plan for Sunset Aquatic Regional Park. This new plan is to respond to the constantly changing requirements of County recreational needs, the local natural environment and current economic conditions. The goal of this planning effort is to fully utilize the recreation boating and camping opportunities in the park while respecting and enhancing the highly valued marine ecology and wildlife habitat within and surrounding the parks boundaries. Important objectives for obtaining this goal include the incorporation of a positive economic incentive to the development of the park facilities and mitigation of the potential impact on the local residential community from increased park use. The contents of this report provides a description of the proposed ...General Development Plan. This design plan reflects the analysis of existing and future park use, county=wide recreational need, environmental and socio-logical opportunities and constraints and current operations of existing facilities. The concept plan proposes improvements to present marina facilities as well as a broader range of recreational opportunities. Recreational/Marketing Analysis The- large public demand for recreational boating facilities is very evident at Sunset Aquatic Park. Parking facilities for the parks boat launch ramp operate in an overflow condition through the boating season from Memorial Day through Labor Day. There exists a two to three year waiting list for marina boat slips . Market studies indicate that demand for Orange coast boating facilities will continue to increase. The existing boat launch ramp is under utilized, but can be brought nearer to capacity by a relatively simple and inexpensive increase of parking facilities. . However, a dramatic increase of the number of boat slips for the park would, require substantial capital outlays and encroach on environmentaUUy sensitive park areas. A more realistic approach would be to increase boat slips through dock layout efficiencies and restructuring of existing facilities. In addition, the E_1 . 39 Z 00 sunset aquatic regional park US Naval Weapons Station Seal . ch.• ational f W' li a Refuge 'SUNSET (AQUATIC tis, R E Edinger Ave " a � B� pV °°y R o a nner ve �' - 0 Bolsa Chica 0 .5 1 ---�� SOURCE COUNTY OF ORANGE MILES FIGURE 3-2 VICINITY MAP sunset aquatic regional park Qnvroruwmancd Merwee•nrnt Agency rao 16 On Thursday, July 28 , 1988, at 7 : 00 PM, in the City Council Chambers, staff from the Orange County Department of Parks and Recreation will provide additional information at a public meetin� regarding the proposed expansion. The purpose of the meeting will be to inform local residents about the General Development Plan. ATTACHMENTS : 1 . Vicinity map 2 . General Development Plan 3 . Executive Summary from General Development Plan-Draft 4 . Executive Summary from Draft EIR No . 478 5 . Response to Notice of Preparation dated October 27, 1987 SH:RLF: kla huntington beach department of community developmer STA f f . REPORT - TO: Planning Commission FROM: Community Development _ DATE: July 19 , 1988 SUBJECT: PROPOSED EXPANSION OF SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK LOCATED AT THE WESTERN TERMINUS OF EDINGER AVENUE APPLICANT: Orange County Environmental Management Agency. - Department of Parks and Recreation GENERAL INFORMATION: The Parks and Recreation Department of the Orange County Environmental Management Agency is proposing to expand the existing Sunset Aquatic Regional Park located at the western terminus of Edinger Avenue. The Sunset Aquatic Regional Park is a facility owned and operated by the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks District. The park is located on the western edge of the County and within the City limits of Seal Beach, and is adjacent to the City of Huntington Beach. Existing facilities include a 276-slip commercial marina, dry boat storage, boat launch ramp, car and trailer parking, boat self-repair yard and marine store. The County maintains a Harbor Patrol office at the marina and a marina manager monitors the boat storage, boat slips , and boat ramp . The proposed expansion includes an increase of boat ramp parking capacity by 72 spaces (to a total of 262 spaces) , a new dry boat storage area , increase in the number of commercial boat slips, a new 98 space overnight recreation vehicle area, an increase in day use parking by 79 spaces (to a total of 328 spaces) , and an increase in landscaped area for picnic and open play activities . The attached executive summaries for the General Development Plan-Draft and the Draft Environmental Impact Report No . 478 contains the rationale and analysis for the proposed expansion. Also , staff has responded to the Notice of Preparation that was received by the City' s Planning Division in October 1987 . Staff will be preparing a written response to the Draft EIR and General Development Plan in the near future . Major i.ssues of concern that will be addressed include increased traffic and the impact of the overnight camping on existing residential area in the immediate vicinity of the park. E_� . A ■ A-F►I,?'%N RECEIVED CITY CLERK • CITY OF -1, 0 Environmental Board HUNT11rr;r1L+ r.r•i•Cy. C4LIF. CCI*1 Y OF HUNTINGTON BEACH nl �lnC,I(IV HIM"11 Pos, OI,ICc Box 190 . HLI111111CII01) Beall), Ci;I'' )I September 26, 1988 Dear Mayor Erskine and Members of the City Council, The ad hoc committee of the Environmental Boa-rd, has reviewed the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park Draft and EIR and offers the following comments to the City Council with full support of the Board . A. The following are listed in the EIR as mitigation measures. We a-sk that City Council recommend that they be strongly adhered to: 1 . Camping: 'Twenty-four hour monitoring by appropriate personnel (Draft p.53). 2. Hydrology/Water Quality: Only allow south-southwest grading to prevent Wildlife Refuge contamination and, implementation of a storm drain system to intercept surface runoff (EIR p.4-7) . Installation of a flap-gate device in. the Aquatic Park-Wildlife Refuge culvert to prevent contaminated water from backflowing into the Refuge (EIR p.4-11) . In- stallation of a desilting basin at the terminus of the Bolsa Chica Flood Channel and require owners to remove their boats from the wa- ter for bottom cleaning (EIR p.4-12). 3. Aquatic Biology: Strict adherence to Federal, state and local water quality regulations. Only allow construction activities on the out- going tide to limit turbidity and toxicity problems. Bouy off eel- grass during construction, as it may not easily transplant if killed (EIR p.4-12 4. Bird Biology: No construction activities during breeding season and strict compliance with Orange Co. noise control ordinances (EIR pp.4-23,24) . B. Additionally , the Environmental Board has the following concerns: 1 . Should tributyltin (TBT) antifouling paint be banned or severely restricted'? (EIR p.4-9; attached addendum) 2. The impact of hauling dredge material on Huntingtom Beach streets if barging is not mandatory. 3. Should a minimum buffer be established in the campground/play area to visually and accoustically screen human activities from wildlife in the Refuge? (EIR p.4-44) E- .r��(. Page 1 of 3. l Environmental Board Z t.IIY ill 1it &JiIN( , IcIN I%I MA I ul �InLll1\•nl.un � )l•.I 1.)III. I. Il))\ I1.III • I IIIII1III1II1)II He'll 11. i. =4. The impacts if the sewer main must be relocated (EIR p.4-71 ) . 5. Would the potential number of park users pose a problem if a rapid evacuation of the Park were necessary? C. Finally, the Environmental Board is satisfied that the overnight camping, traffic and noise to be generated by this project pose no significant environmental impacts. Sincerely, Corinne Welch, Chairperson Suzanne Heritage `� Catherine Stip Y Y Mar Roscz(Ik ad oc cormittee chair committee members cc: Tom Livengood Vic Leipzig Page 2 of 3. ' B P in�Th-re�at6ns�7life in Coastal Water Toxic oat a s by David S. Bailey, a scientist•attorney in £DF's Richmond. Virginia, oboe. arnacles. woodborers, shellfish 770 ppt. The Pacific oyster is within toxic ranges. larvae, marine worms, and sea even more sensitive: 60%of its TBT's threat to marine Ittt animals of all kinds,such marine larvae died after 45 days of in coastal waters has prompted "fouling organisms"have plagued exposure to 240 ppt TBT. Nor efforts to control some TBT man and his ships since sea travel do oysters that survive expo- uses. North Carolina has began. They cover every pier, jetty. or sure toTBTdevelop normally. adopted a stanard limiting underwater structure,attach to whales. TBT apparently interferes with TBT to 2 ppt in sea water. fish, and turtles and, uncontrolled, can calcium metabolism, causing With EDF's help,Virginia coat the bottoms unusual chamberingin theoyster. has banned all use of TBT of ships.darnaging shell. This effect, moving parts and' called. "balling," is j ., reducing speed by most evident in the their weight and Pacific oyster.The nor ,t ---- drag. Seafarers many flat shell is have sought to con- grossly deformed,ex- trol theseorganisms panding .at top and by using everything bottom rather than from tar and pitch laterally. Balling re- oAvto S.BAILEY to copper plates to duces development of �j"' toxic coatings with arsenic and mercury. meat and virtually The .efforts, unfortunately, were not destroys the market. Uj 3 always successful, and boat hulls still ability of the oysters. had to be cleaned frequently. Other important The development of copolymer paints species are also affected.Exposureto300 on boats less than 25 meters long and marked a major improvement in marine to 500 ppt TBT has been shown to kill restricted its use on other vessels.Several antifoulant technology. In these paints, small shrimp and crustaceans.Adult fid- other states have passed similar legisl-- S the.toxic additive can be chemically in- dler crabs exposed to500pptTBTregener- tion. Bills to control TBT have bt 1 corporated into the paint matrix, al- ate deformed legs and claws.Such changes, introducedin both the House and SenatL .;wing controlled release over long especially those affecting reproduction, periods of time. To enhance the paint's are not detected until they become wide- , effectiveness,a toxic additive was sought spread. Studies of the dogwelk,a marine , that, at very low levels, would be potent snail,suggest that TBT levels as low as 1 ' enough to kill fouling organisms. to2ppt may cause sex reversal,preventing Tribu tyitin(TBT),first registered as successful reproduction.This is now be- a pesticide in 1953,fit the bill.A tin atom lieved to be a major factor in the dog- r with three butyl groups attached, TBT Welk's marked decline in parts ofEngland. 0 could easily be combined with other TBT concentrates in the tissue of compounds for various uses. oysters and fish. Contaminated oysters z When added to boat paints, TBT and salmon are already entering the mar- g slowly leaches from the paint into the ketplace. Although th a human health z water around the boat to kill o- repel effects of consuming TBT-tainted foods goat owner wears protective equipment to fouling organisms. Unfortunately,other are not yet known,concern about potent remove TBT•laden pain lfrom thehullofhis marine life in the surrounding bays and tial effects has led tocalls fora ban on all boat at Chesapeake Bay marina. estuaries is also exposed to these same sales of salmon raised in TBT-treated toxic TBT' residues. pens on the West Coast. Canada, England, France, Japan, Swit- Shellfish Particularly Threatened Toxic TBT Levels Already Found zerland and West Germany are consi• In Waters Off Both Coasts Bering or have adopted various res(ric• I - is extremely toxic to marine organ- tion,s on TBT. knts. For reasons still not completely Although copper-based copolymer sub- Registration of TBT as a pesticide 34 understocKi,somt,TRTcompoundsexert stitutepaints have recently becomeavail- years ago allowed its toxic effects and I an unusual toNwity, both acute and able,TBT still dominates the antifoulant impacts on non-target species to escape , chronic, to rnan r life, especially shell. paint market. Industry statistics show thorough evaluation.Unfortunately,ever � fish. Chronic eficcts. including �.erious that 70% of the world's deepwater fleet though its toxic effects are now know developmental and reproductive ibnor- now uses TBT paints. The U.S. Navy and alternatives are available, TBT`sti t rnalities, occur w exposure levels as low wants to coat all of its non-aluminum- remains essentially unregulated. 25 purls Pcr trillion (ppt); c,)ncen. hulled vessels with TBT.Useof TBTon EDF is seeking TBT regulation in trations of one part per billion (l,pb) or pleasure boats is alsosteadily rising.As a forums and under conditions not unlike more are acut el% toxic to most sensitive result. TBT concentrations in coastal those for which EDF was first organized species. waters already exceed toxic levels. In to 1967 to control DDT. This time. Studies of the American oyster and Virginia,for examole.n,wrno,TRTte.,e+� > .,•e,: _ - �-