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Home My WebLink AboutBolsa Chica Land Use Plan and Linear Park Boundary Study - P REQUE4 - FOR CITY COUNCIL :ACTION Date Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Submitted by: Paul Cook, City Administrator, �-�' Prepared by: Mike Adams, Director of Community Developme t Subject: BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL / 7 Consistent with Council Policy? (y.] Yes [ ) New Policy or Ex 19___�l Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Alterna ive ,Lr;Rx STATEMENT OF ISSUE• Transmitted for your consideration is a conceptual boundary plan for the Bolsa Chica Regional Linear Park. This plan has been prepared through a cooperative effort between Supervisor Harriett Weider, Councilmembers Erskine, Green and Silva, the Huntington Beach Company, County staff and City staff . RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council review the proposed linear park boundary plan and take minute action to approve the plan in concept, and forward to the Planning Commission for public review. ANALYSIS• Earlier this year, Supervisor Harriett Weider formed a Linear Park Coalition with representation from the City and County and property owners (Huntington Beach Company and Signal Landmark) . The intent of this committee was to vigorously pursue completion of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park planning effort . Planning for the park had not been completed partially due to differences between what the County, City and landowners felt the ultimate boundaries and size of the park should be. The coalition' s efforts were assisted by the County' s planning consultant Phillips, Brandt and Reddick (PBR) . The coalition examined issues related to topography, street alignment, land use and park function. After considering the opportunities and constraints posed by these issues, the coalition worked toward preparation of a park boundary .that would be acceptable to most of the interested parties . P10 5/85 �I The park plan which has been prepared features approximately 66 acres of usable park area, with a minimum usable width of 150 feet. Significant contouring of the bluff face will allow a fully functional equestrian and pedestrian trail system to be designed into the park. Picnic and view areas will also be provided. As had been discussed previously, a local loop road will provide access to the linear park at the bluff area west of Edwards Street and north of Garfield Avenue. Staff feels that the conceptual plan which has been prepared by the coalition will adequately address all of the anticipated needs for the linear park. City and County staff, along with representatives from the consulting firm of PBR will be prepared to discuss the benefits of the proposed plan with the Council at the meeting of April 17, 1989 . FUNDING SOURCE: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVE ACTION: The City Council may request that the coalition consider additional park boundary possibilities. ATTACHMENT: 1. Conceptual Linear Park Boundary Map PEC:MA:HS:kla RCA - 4/17/89 -2- (2430d) • � `' •''��, roc •- i Al - c9sAG)N� -- 0l,/d'1 lZr 9XWW i us�Die / c BOLSA CHICA REGIONAL PARK •• t r [-=400 VLVJ HUNTINGTON MESA REACH i PLANNING FUNCTION PROJECT PLANNING DIVISION Kenneth C. Winter O Manager, Urban and Environmental Planning i Ron L. Tippets O Chief, Open Space Planning Grace Fong O Project Planner ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY ADOPTED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON MAY 22. 1985 BY RESOLUTION NO. 85-790 t"' TABLE OF CONTENTS ` INTRODUCTION PAGE 1. PURPOSE 1 II. BACKGROUND 1 III. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS 4 IV. PLANNING PROCESS 7 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW 9 i I . NATURAL RESOURCES 9 II. CULTURAL RESOURCES 9 III . RECREATIONAL RESOURCES 10 IV. URBAN ENVIRONMENT 10 OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS 13 I. OPPORTUNITIES 13 I I. CONSTRAINTS 19 PARK CONFIGURATION 23 I. PARCEL STUDY 23 II. PROPOSED BOUNDARY 26 III. ACQUISITION COST ESTIMATE 26 CONCEPTUAL PARK DESIGN 31 1. CONCEPTUAL TRAIL PLAN 31 II. DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES SKETCH 32 III. GRADE-SEPARATED TRAIL CROSSINGS 34 IV. EDGE TREATMENT AND VIEWSHED PROTECTION 35 APPENDICES APPENDIX A : ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING A- 1 APPENDIX B : SELECTED REFERENCES A-39 a APPENDIX C: RESOLUTION 85-790 A-41 PP02-1 LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE NO. TITLE PAGE ' 1 Regional Location 2 2 Vicinity 3 3 Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program/Land Use Plan 5 4 Feature Map 11 5 Opportunities 15 6 Constraints 21 7 Parcel Study 25 8 Proposed Boundary 27 9 Design Opportunities Sketch 33 10 Slope Analysis A-2 11 Visual Analysis A-3 12 Geology A-9 13 Hydrology A-11 14 Huntington Central Park A-18 15 Ownership A-20 16 Subsurface Rights A-21 17 Oil Wells and Facilities A-22 18 Zoning A-23 19 Master Plan of Orange County Bikeways A-27 20 Master Plan of Orange County Riding and Hiking Trails A-29 21 City of Huntington Beach General Plan A-33 22 City of Huntington Beach General Plan Local Coastal Program A-34 23 Master Plan of Huntington Beach Bikeways A-36 24 Huntington Beach Equestrian Trails A-37 PP0 2-1 • i i INTRODUCTION I . PURPOSE The objective of this study is to develop and evaluate alternative boundaries for the proposed Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park in northwestern Orange County (See Figure 1) . The proposed park extends generally along the Huntington Beach Mesa bluffs between Huntington Central Park and Bolsa Chica State Beach (See Figure 2) . II. BACKGROUND On June 21 , 1977 by Resolution No. 77-1022 the , Board of Supervisors approved a report by the Environmental Management r Agency (EMA) entitled "Bolsa Chica Regional Park - A Feasibility Study . " That report examined the feasibility of a linear regional park in the Bolsa Chica area of Huntington Beach . Such a park would link Huntington Central Park with the State Department of Fish and Game Ecological Reserve and Bolsa Chica State Beach and would extend around the Bolsa Chica lowlands in a linear manner . The Board also allocated $2 million for planning , initial acquisition and development of a linear regional park. Since 1977, planning for the park has been an element of the larger planning activity to produce a Local Coastal Program for Bolsa Chica as a whole. On April 8, 1981 , the Board of Supervisors approved a conceptual land use plan for the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program (LCP) by Resolution No. 81-479. After further refinement by staff and modifications by the Board , per Resolution No. 81-1806, the LCP Land Use Plan , together with relevant California Coastal Act policies , was • adopted by the Board on January 20, 1982 by Resolution No. 82-102 . The LCP Land Use Plan was subsequently submitted to the California Coastal Commission for certification in February 1982 . It was withdrawn by the Board in November of • that year because it became clear that additional information and changes were necessary to obtain Coastal Commission approval. The revised Plan (see Figure 3) was submitted again to the California Coastal Commission in December , 1983 and was conditionally certified in November 1984 . At the date of this report, the Plan is undergoing revisions • according to Coastal Commission' s suggested modifications . However , the relationship between the Linear Park and the Bolsa Chica LCP Land Use Plan has been established and the boundary study for the proposed park can therefore be revised and proceed in conjunction with the future Local Coastal Program effort. • -1- YORBA LINDA r-' FULLERTON \ ANAHEIM.- .� Tip i RANGE ARDEN GROVE _ + w•__ SEAL BEACH SANTA ANA \ h '•,� TUSTIN i Hl1NTNr(3TON' BEACH\ Study . --- �� Area t � o COSTA SA IRVINE s �\ NEWPORT BEACH ; LAGUNA BEACH • \ 'I SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - �] Incorporated _ 0 Unincorporated FSANLEMENTE Coastal Zone Boundary 0 REGIONAL LOCATION NOT TO SCALE 10 ARE= ml�N ' 6�� 1v figure 1 __L•p~:..1 �,- J e - III - _ , BOO �s r �k. �; a`- k* � Anah®fm unset quat4C - rk Hun ton o/ma Harb K Bolsa Chfca egra State Beach a " - J o tdngtpn Study Area ac iiN o vQ, d � t / /7 i l Newport Beach VICINITY NOT TO SCALE s I E + o a figure 2 I III. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Based upon the June 1977 feasibility study and planning coordination with the City of Huntington Beach , the following were established as the planning goals for the Linear Regional Park . A. To provide relief to and shape the future urban environment in the adjacent Bolsa Chica Gap and Huntington Beach Mesa pursuant to Policy A-1 of the adopted County Master Plan of Regional Parks . B. To provide a corridor along the Huntington Beach Mesa within which trails for pedestrians , equestrians and bicyclists can be located . C. To provide connections between Huntington Beach Central Park , and Bolsa Chica State Beach for pedestrians and bicyclists. D. To provide connections for equestrians using the trails and auxiliary facilities established in or adjacent to Huntington Central Park. E. To allow for arterial highways in the area consistent with the County and City Master Plans of Arterial Highways . F. To provide a staging area on the west side of Edwards Street , opposite Huntington Central Park , for pedestrian , bicyclist and equestrian access to the Linear Regional Park . G. To relate the Linear Park to Huntington Central Park so as to enhance the potential for the functional utility , operation and maintenance efficiency of each. H. To provide appropriate buffer areas between park activity areas and the State Department of Fish and Game Ecological Reserve , oil extraction operations and existing and proposed urban development including roadways . I . To protect and preserve the bluff edges and bluff faces from further erosion and defacement. J. To provide appropriate corridor support facilities , such as parking , overlooks, vista points, rest stops, picnic areas and concession and service points. K . To minimize grading except for the grading necessary for the arterial roads. It is recognized that existing oil extraction and related uses of the study area pose major constraints on potential -4- LEGEND Itunlln®ton eeech C®nl1®!Park LON_DENSiTY RESIDENTIAL MRINA COMMERCIAL IEO. DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MARSIUbPEN SPACE oJcO/ IIIGII DENSITY"RESIDENTIAL LINEAR PARK/OPEN SPACE ` lb 019 -•Hasa �... .. :�- • �°� z . ;► r e F Road Corr . :" :�; -::.; <a ® cross Gap Riparian Area ®' �`_ x:: _• 4_01 t: I-IMlInglon Ilarbour + ` ^ -; _4-0 �•. Huntington harbourr � �� - _• . +'$ r; , '" _ Connection s' --^ -�� - eaclillIV • s 41 ► • At ` .� ? •: ($a 'Pa Inc* Co®eat fli hw® f * i� . tit I l "So Cloca Slat® Park HOlsa Chlca Slate Park---------------- Welland Connect Connection Channel LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAN® USE PLAN I NOT TO SCALE �3 J� f�o I� I ®�`}� I N�I �� ( � figure 3 a— — --a— - a a a a a AW activities in the area. Phasing of parkland acquisition and development in a manner consistent with the continuation of the oil extraction activities has been a major consideration In this boundary study effort. Also, the need to protect and enhance the existing landform features will require that developments adjacent to bluffs provide sufficient setbacks . While bluff stability was determined by soils investigations to be relatively high within the study area , this factor should be taken carefully into account in siting roads and 46 structures adjacent to the mesa. The risk of erosion or bluff instability will be considered further in the Bolsa Chica Specific Plan (LCP Phase III) to minimize or eliminate the construction of any necessary protection devices that might otherwise alter the landform along the bluffs . On December 18, 1979, the Coastal Commission conditionally approved a Coastal Development Permit for the Seacliff IV development located adjacent to the southwesterly portion of the Huntington Beach Mesa reach . The conditions on the permit are practical examples of planning considerations for the park and any adjacent development and are summarized below: A. A revised site plan was required providing for : (a) up to 450 low and moderate income residential units on approximately 22 acres; (b) relocation of Seav•iew Avenue an average of 100 feet farther from the bluff edge than originally proposed; (Q) a stable earthen drainage channel with grade control structures and detention basins to retard flows from a 25-year storm . B. Landscape plans were required to be prepared in consultation with the State Department of Fish and Game for the revegetation of a 100 meter buffer area along the bluffs and the drainage channel . C. An offer of dedication of the land within the development between the relocated Seaview Avenue and the lowlands to an approved public agency was required , with the offer to run for 21 years. D. Provision for maintenance of drainage facilities by an acceptable public agency was required . The developer of Seacliff IV (Huntington Beach Company) is ! currently working on plans and programs to implement the permit conditions in cooperation with the City of Huntington Beach within which the development lies. The City of Huntington Beach is currently preparing the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan. The draft plan will provide ! policies and general provisions for Subarea One (area west of Edwards Street and north of Garfield Avenue) , which includes -6- a major portion of the proposed Linear Regional Park within the City's boundary. The pertinent policies and provisions of the draft plan are quoted below: "Prior to the submission of any proposal for development , a specific plan for the development of the entire subarea shall be submitted representing a cooperative effort by all property owners within the subarea . Said specific plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City' s Planning Commission and shall address the following concerns : a . The provision of adequate open space area to accommodate the proposed Bolsa Chica Regional Linear Park . b. The provision of a scenic bluffline drive with views into the proposed Bolsa Chica Regional Linear Park and the Bolsa Chica lowlands and to serve as a transition area from open space to development . C . The preservation of natural topographic features to the greatest extent feasible . d . The integration and compatibility of new development proposals with surrounding land uses . e . To assure access to oil operations remaining within any proposed development; and the preservation of future access to underground oil reserves . f . The coordination of circulation patterns , equestrian trails , open space corridors , landscaping and architectural features applied in Subarea Two of the Specific Plan. g . The mitigation of any adverse impacts from drainage into the Bolsa Chica. h . The mitigation of any potential adverse impacts to archaeological sites. i . Development shall be consistent with the density applied in Subarea Two and shall not exceed an overall maximum density of three units per gross acre. " IV. PLANNING PROCESS The process of formulating feasible park boundary study included a consideration of existing and approved development; adjoining or nearby recreation facilities ; trail and park planning of the County , City of Huntington Beach , and State; physical features of the property; City, County and State highway planning; the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program; and land ownership boundaries (See Appendix A for environmental setting description) . From this , opportunities -7- and constraints were formulated on which potential park boundary was developed . The potential park boundary alternatives were reviewed with the City of Huntington Beach , major property owners and interested citizen groups. The boundary alternatives were then further refined as the proposed alternative . After public circulation and review, the Boundary Study will be presented to the Harbors, Beaches and Parks Commission , the Planning Commission and the County Board of Supervisors for approval. This boundary study will become the basis for preparation of a General Development Plan (GDP) for the park which will include specific siting and layout of facilities and estimated costs. This will be followed by a land acquisition program and later preparation of construction drawings for initial park construction. • • • • • i i • -8- • and constraints were formulated on which potential park boundary was developed . The potential park boundary alternatives were reviewed with the City of Huntington Beach , major property owners and interested citizen groups . The boundary alternatives were then further refined as the proposed alternative . After public circulation and review, the Boundary Study will be presented to the Harbors , Beaches and Parks Commission , the Planning Commission and the County Board of Supervisors for approval. This boundary study will become the basis for preparation of a General Development Plan (GDP) for the park which will include specific siting and layout of facilities and estimated costs. This will be followed by a land acquisition program and later preparation of construction drawings for initial park construction. • • -8- 0 • not been investigated adequately to determine significance, two shell middens have been observed , with one containing numerous artifacts. No significant historical resources from 41 the Spanish-Mexican era or previous agricultural activities have been identified . III. RECREATIONAL RESOURCES Existing recreational opportunities near the study area • consist of activities related to the State Department of Fish and Game Ecological Reserve , the Bolsa Chica State Beach , the Seacliff Golf Course , and the Huntington Central Park . The Ecological Reserve consists of 300 acres , half of which is a restored salt marsh. The Reserve offers a passive recreation area where visitors can view a functioning salt marsh • habitat. The Bolsa Chica State Beach provides valuable outdoor recreation opportunities as well as scenic vistas and habitat for a variety of shorebirds . The State Beach includes approximately five miles of shoreline, much of which is currently developed with recreation facilities . Directly abutting the study area to the east is the Seacliff Country Club. This is an 18-hole golf course which is open to the public. The Huntington Central Park will ultimately be built on 325 acres of rolling bluffs and flat lands. The park is currently developed with a variety of recreation facilities and lake amenities. In addition to these existing sites , the Solsa Chica LCP proposes the development of a major • water-oriented complex of facilities focusing on a new ocean entrance and waterways , a variety of recreational facilities , including a public marina , and the development of a salt marsh system. IV. URBAN ENVIRONMENT • Current land use is dominated by oil production and related activities which are dispersed throughout the study area. Prominent man-made features include the Aminoil Plant No. 11 (a natural gas processing plant) , the Southern California Edison Substation and Aminoil heliport. One of the principal • oil producing areas within the City of Huntington Beach is located on the mesa. A study by the State Lands Commission, entitled "Forecasting of Energy Production and Oil and Gas Facility Relocation in the Bolsa Chica Area, Orange County," dated June 1981 , stated that oil production in the area will continue for at least another 20 years. • The unincorporated portion of the study area is within the boundary of County' s Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program (see Figure 3) . This local coastal program actually formulates the general plan and zoning requirements for this area. The Land Use Plan of Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program designates the unincorporated portion of the study parcels area as Recreation (5.1 R) , which provides for all recreational -10- IV H �►-� al • �� • lip e � facilities including regional parks . There are recreation access corridors provided along the proposed Springdale Street extension and Warner-Garfield Connector . These will provide not only improved access opportunities to the site but all public access opportunities to the waterfront which includes the proposed visitor-serving public marina and marsh system as presented in the Local Coastal Program . Besides the above mentioned open space and recreation uses , land use designations for areas within the Bolsa Chica LCP also includes residential (Medium to Heavy Density) and Community Commercial uses around the proposed marsh system to the west of the linear park site. According to the Orange County Recreational Needs and Regional Parks Study , undertaken to determine recreation needs throughout the County, several deficiencies were noted in the Bolsa Chica area. As proposed , the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park will offset deficiencies for bicycle and equestrian trails and will add developed parkland to a surplus for the activity of general park visitation. Other activities identified in the study can still be added to the activities planned for the Linear Regional Park in order to help offset future County recreation deficiencies. A large part of the study area within the incorporated portion of the City of Huntington Beach is covered under the City of Huntington Beach' s Local Coastal Program (see figure 22) . The Land Use Plan of that Local Coastal Program, as amended in August 1981 , designated this area Conservation along the bluff edge and Recreation along the bluff top. The remainder of the incorporated area within the study boundary not covered by the Local Coastal Program is designated as Low Density ( 7 un/gac) and Estate ( 2 un/gac) Residential on the City' s General Plan-Land Use Diagram as amended in December 1981 (see figure 21) . The city is currently in the process of preparing Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan for the area west of Golden West between Ellis and Garfield. This specific plan will modify or refine the City' s land use and zoning requirement for this area. • • M -12- I OPPORTUNITIES Opportunities to support or enhance the proposed Linear Park are found in existing and planned conditions . The opportunities presented and their supporting rationale are given in the order shown on the Opportunities Map, Figure 5. 1 . Open Space/Greenbelt Corridor The opportunity for a regional open space/greenbelt corridor exists by linking both the existing and planned public recreation facilities in or near the study area. This open space/greenbelt corridor would include the Huntington Central Park , the proposed Linear Park , the State Ecological Reserve and the Bolsa Chica State Beach with recreation linkage by pedestrian , bike and/or equestrian trails. The proposed Linear Park is situated at a strategic center location of this open space/greenbelt corridor . By developing the Linear Park , these scattered regional recreation facilities can be linked together to form an approximately 1300-acre major public open space/greenbelt corridor . An open space/green- belt corridor of this scale in this region can certainly accommodate a wide range of recreational activities including nature study of both fresh water and salt marsh habitats , bluff landform viewing opportunity , archaeological , paleontological and historical exhibits , water-oriented sports and other recreational activities which could draw visitors from local environs as well as other areas of the County . The following are the descriptions of the existing recreation facilities for each of these public recreation unit which may be linked by an open space/greenbelt corridor : a . Huntington Central Park : This city facility lies between Edwards and Gothard Streets and Slater and Ellis Avenues , northeasterly of the proposed Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park . This public park is presently owned and operated by the City of Huntington Beach . Its existing 190 acres of park land provide a wide variety of recreation facilities including fishing , boating , picnicking , biking , horseback riding , nature observing and outdoor games . Supportive recreational/commercial/institutional facilities , such as restaurant , library and commercial stable are also available. The City of Huntington Beach is currently pursuing the acquisition of more park land . Its ultimate park configuration will encompass 325 acres which can serve as an ideal staging area for users of the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park and Bolsa Chica State Beach . The continuity of this open space recreation corridor linking Huntington Central Park to the State Ecological Reserve and Bolsa Chica State Beach will increase the significance and usability of the proposed i Linear Park . -13- b. Bolsa Chica State Beach : This facility is situated southerly of the proposed Bolsa Chica Linear Park along Pacific Coast Highway (see Figure 5) . The State Beach has five miles of shoreline with a sandy beach area of 164 acres and is one of the largest beaches in northern Orange County. Its extensive recreational facilities provide opportunities for swimming, surfing, fishing, picnicking , and hiking . The State Beach can serve as a terminus for users of the Linear Park. The Linear Park • can provide a trail linkage between Huntington Central Park and the beach to enhance shoreline access and expand the range of recreation activities available in the area. C . Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve : The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve lies approximately 1200 feet from the west end of the proposed Linear Park. Although only a portion of the Phase I facilities of the reserve has been built, the flooded area of Phase II has revegetated and water-associated birds as well as fish have increased substantially. The Ecological Reserve can provide a special opportunity for nature observers and park users r� to study and enjoy the restoration of a salt marsh system. The ultimate acreage of ecological reserve/marsh system as designated on LCP/LUP is 915+ acres . This area can add visual access and scenic backdrop for this open space/greenbelt corridor . ', d . LCP Superior Access Around Bolsa Chica Gap: Advantages to be gained in the proposed Bolsa Chica LCP development are potential continuation and expansion of the Linear Park recreation corridor to an array of recreational and visitor-serving uses programmed for the Bolsa Chica Gap (see Figure 3) . The proposed Bolsa Chica-Garfield Connector with scenic view corridors along proposed waterfront areas can add new dimension to the recreation potential found within the Linear Park. This scenic corridor can also provide linkage between the Linear Park and the planned public marina and adjacent visitor- serving complex , thereby mutually enhancing these regional recreational facilities . 2 . Enhancement of the Bluff The bluff along the northwestern side of the Huntington Beach Mesa is a visually dominant landform that can provide an open vista of Bolsa Chica and define the limits of the gap. The curvilinear nature of the blufftop provides an interesting opportunity for vista points as well as meandering walking paths and trails for bicycle or equestrian users. There are several archaeological sites identified along the bluff within the study boundary (detailed information on site locations is available at the Cultural Heritage Program Office of EMA, County of Orange) . Potential display and -14- • A' l _ HUNTINGTON .77 rs'`t CENTRAL PARK \ :� i 1 BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH \� BOLSA CHICA \ i ECOLOGICAL RESERVE W ''d LCP SUPERIOR ACCESS =� AROUND BOLSA CHICA GAP ENHANCEMENT OF THE BLUFF I EXISTING BIKE TRAILS COAS ` _ I far • OPPORTUNITIES J 5Aj0-� figure 5 * • exhibits of these cultural resources can definitely increase the recreational opportunity of the Linear Park . Enhancement of the bluff, therefore , can serve both recreational and ! educational purposes while ensuring the protection of cultural resources . There are also numerous oil extraction facilities within the study area , many along the bluff. Although some facilities may be phased out or relocated subject to negotiation with • oil lessees , certain sites will undoubtedly be reserved to ensure necessary access for future secondary recovery of the mineral resources. These factors must be incorporated into the park planning . The Coastal Commission' s requirement for providing wetlands • and environmental sensitive habitat areas (ESHA) within the Solsa Chica LCP area may eventually enhance the quality and nature study opportunity of the park by locating part or all of the required 86 acres of ESHA ( 21 acres of eucalyptus grove, 37 acres of coastal scrub/shrub and 28 acres of coastal dunes) and part of the 915 acres wetlands within the • park . The possible restriction that Coastal Commission and Department of Fish and Game may require on the recreational uses planned for the ESHA can be a constraint for park planning . Overall , the extent of this ESHA-related planning opportunity and constraint will depend mainly on where , when and how such ESHA integrate into the park planning and the • extent of unavoidable conflict between ESHA uses and the proposed park uses . 3. Viewshed Opportunities There are two existing types of views or line-of-sight from • the study area: 1) low-angle or at-grade views and 2) high- angle or elevated views from edge of the bluff over the lowland area. The viewshed analysis photographs which follow (see Figures lla , llb and llc) provide a sample of both high- and low-angle existing views within and adjacent to the site. The most significant view type within the study area is the high-angle , elevated view from the edge of the bluff. Continuous high-angle lines-of-sight toward the lowland and the ocean are available over most of the mile-long bluff . Unobstructed views at the elevation, enhanced by curvilinear and varied slopes of the bluff , is a rare visual experience within this region given the primarily flat , alluvial plain landform present in the northwest portion of the County . In the lowland areas , the at-grade views along the bottom of the bluff also are important. The view landward includes the . multi-layered bluff face which, although presently impacted by oil and utility facilities , could be improved by providing a landscape screen around objectionable elements or removing abandoned facilities . The view seaward from the lowland area . -16- within the study parcels currently contains flat landscape with mostly dry salt pans and oil service facilities and roads . Future construction of the circulation system as adopted in Bolsa Chica LCP will replace some of these flat disturbed lowland areas with a landscaped parkway strip and trails network. These improvements can highlight and accent the viewshed from both the top and the bottom along the bluff as well as enhance the public recreational access as indicated in the following recreational trail access subsection. Overall , opportunity exists to capitalize on the landform of the bluffs and to develop and enhance the viewshed orientation to the ocean and the Bolsa Chica Gap. Overlooks , kiosks , turn outs, gazebos and rest stops can be located in strategic locations . These vista points, equipped with proper nature interpretive exhibits and guides , can provide park visitors a unique opportunity to observe the interesting and versatile landscape present in the Bolsa Chica Gap. 4 . Recreational Trail Accesses The opportunity exists to connect as many existing and planned recreational trails as possible , giving park visitors not only trail network within the proposed park but also providing destinations and staging points for variety of public and recreational use areas planned for the entire Rolsa Chica Gap. Following is a description of proposed trail links and nodes : a . Pedestrian and Bike Trails : There are two existing bike trails within the study area. The Pacific Coast Highway Bike Trail is a Class I , two-way undivided facility which is located within the State Beach paralleling Pacific Coast Highway between the Santa Ana River and Warner Avenue . The existing bike trail on Edwards Street is currently a Class II , two-way, on-road trail. These bike trails , together with the proposed adjacent sidewalks and/or sandy beach , can accommodate pedestrian traffic as well . Proposed pedestrian and bike trails leading out from the study area include the connection to planned water front access nodes , along Bolsa Chica-Garfield connector , bluff top rest stops and vista points , public marina and visitor-serving complex , marsh system interpretive center within the Bolsa Chica Gap and the existing local trail network along Palm Avenue between Goldenwest Street and Seaview Avenue . b . Equestrian Trails : Heavy equestrian-oriented activities are concentrated along both sides of Ellis Avenue , east of Edwards Street . Equestrian facilities including arena and stables are available in the northeast corner of 41 -17- Edwards Street and Ellis Avenue within Huntington Central Park. Both the County' s and City' s Master Plan of Riding and diking Trails include regional riding and hiking trails along the Huntington Mesa bluff to Ellis Avenue . Development of the park whose boundary contains designated equestrian trails and facilities can enhance local conditions and provide equestrian-oriented facilities a tie into the planned regional recreational • system. • • s • • • • -18- CONSTRAINTS For purpose of this study, constraints are viewed not as impediments , but as set conditions to work with . The constraints presented and the rationale for their identification are given in the order shown on the Constraints Map, Figure 6. 1 . Oil Extraction Facilities Existing oil pumps , pipelines , storage tanks and other related facilities offer physical constraints to proposed recreational and public access land uses . Although certain facilities can be relocated and incorporated into centralized islands , the extent and cost of such relocation represents a substantial economic constraint in the park planning and development. 2 . Steep Slopes Steep slopes are often less of a constraint for park development than for residential or other urban development uses . The bluff face gradient within the study area generally ranges between 20 percent to 50 percent (See Figure 10) . Potential erosion problems , soil stability, and higher development cost usually indigenous to steep slopes will limit the physical use of these escarpment bluff faces and bluff edges . Conversely , opportunities usually related to steep slopes in park planning may include viewshed overlooks , natural barriers , trails , rest stops , as well as geologic and other nature study uses . 3 . Proposed Roads The City of Huntington Beach is currently preparing a revision to the circulation element . Depending upon the result of the revision and future alignment studies of Edwards Street, Seaview Avenue extension , and Garfield Avenue extension, part of the Linear Park boundary may be formed by these street extensions . Certain inconsistencies remain between County Master Plan of Arterial Highways and the City of Huntington Beach ' s Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways (i .e . , alignments of Springdale extension , Edwards Street, Talbert Avenue and Palm Avenue extension) . These inconsistencies need to be resolved before orderly Linear Park development can occur . The proposed Warner- Garfield Connector will be a constraint to the north-south continuity of the park . A grade-separated trail crossing could mitigate this condition; nevertheless, this road with its scenic recreation access to waterfront areas proposed within Bolsa Chica will add opportunity for the continuation of an open space corridor in an east-west direction . -19- 4. Southern California Edison Substation An approximately seven-acre S.C.E. substation site , located • between Edwards Street and the gap southerly of Ellis Avenue , is so situated along the bluff as to potentially block trail and recreational uses . The fenced electrical power substation was originally set back well off Edwards Street for scenic highway purposes . Tucked approximately 500 feet west of Edwards Street and 20 feet below the elevation of • Edwards Street, it acts as an island barrier within the narrow confines of the proposed linear park boundary. The substation itself can be easily camouflaged with landscaping and/or screening but acquisition of the undeveloped portions of the parcels which it occupies , Parcels No. 7 and 8, are vital to the ultimate development of the Linear Park . As an absolute minimum, Parcel No. 7 should be acquired for bluff edge trail linkage and vista point. 5. SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT The proposed Surf Crest Development project west of Palm Avenue and south of the oil patrol heliport site within the boundary of City of Huntington Beach , can generate undesirable view intrusion , noise and glare into the Linear Park site . Proper landscaping , setback and edge treatment should be provided to ensure adequate park continuity and visual protection. 6. FAULT LINES (see Figure 12) The site exists within the Alquist Priolo Zone. Traces of the North Branch of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone have been found in Holence sediment below the topsoil horizon on Huntington Beach Mesa within the study area. The South Branch of the Newport-Inglewood fault exists at depth, with faulting activity of ancient age , considerably older than the Holence Epoch . Thus , this South Branch fault is not active under Alquist-Priolo definition and potentially will not cause major constraint in development. A recent geotechnical literature review, research and field work was prepared by Woodward-Clyde Consultants in 1983-84 which addresses faulting , liquefaction and subsidence hazards at Bolsa Chica , and recommends appropriate mitigation measures . Future structures , grade-separated trail crossings and roadways in the Linear Park should incorporate the recommendations of • this investigation. • -20- • J. T Ad • . ��,�Y.;•., %,�. ,Fob � �'. , 3 . ------------- --� OIL EXTRACTING FACILITIES STEEP SLOPES ' PROPOSED ROADS � ___ S.C.E. SUBSTATION PROPOSED SEACLIFF DEVELOPMENT _ � Ail- MAJOR FAULT LINE (DASHED WHERE APPROXIMATE, DOTTED WHERE �" � _ CONCEALED) ►- e TF CONSTRAINTS ` "` j M_..--._.._.._-._.._-._----- .../ l�lI I � I �r , � ��'J•�� ' �_ AU � a c��- figure PARK CONFIGURATION I . PARCEL STUDY (see Figure 7) After reviewing and synthesizing the environmental setting of the site , a parcel study analysis and map were developed according to site characteristics including landform, existing uses , ownership and circulation pattern. The following is a description of the study parcels. TABLE 1 STUDY PARCEL ANALYSIS 'Parcel No. Acreage Ownership Description Features 1 13. 5 City of This parcel was dedicated o Proximity to H.B. Huntington from signal to the City of Central Park Beach H.B. in 1981 to satisfy Park Code requirements for o Good view potential development. on the blufftop. 2 5.8 H.B. This parcel is located o Blufftop landform Company northwesterly of Edwards St. and view potential . and Ellis Ave . It can o Prehistoric Site provide a smooth trail #4-ORA-82 . linkage and park continu- o Oil extracting ance between Parcel 1, facilities Parcel 4, and H.B. Central Park. 3 10. 5 Signal Parcel 3 is mainly the o Relatively flat tops westerly bluff face of the along the west side A.B. Mesa. of the parcel with interesting upward escarpment along the east side . o Oil extracting facilities 4 28 .7 H. B. Parcel 4 is located in the o Good view potential Company center of the proposed o Prehistoric sites Linear Park. The precise #4-ORA-88 and southeast boundary of this #4-ORA-294 . parcel will be refined by o Heavy oil future agreement between equipment City of A.B. and the A.B. Co. 5 6 .8 P. B. This parcel is located south o Concentrated oil Company of Garfield Ave. and east of tanks Aminoil Plant #11 (Parcels o Relatively gentle 10 and 11) . topo -23- • 1 )arcel Acge age�Ownership Description Features 6 3 . 2 H.B. Parcel 6 is located between o Good Topo Company the already dedicated park o No visible oil site (Parcel 7) and Aminoil facilities within Plant 11 (Parcel 11) . site. This parcel can be jointly o Prehistoric Site developed with Parcel 7 in #2-ORA-294 in the near future if dedicated . 7 10. 2 City of This parcel was dedicated o Good accessibility Huntington from the H.B. Company to o Generally good topo Beach City of Huntington Beach o Existing drainage in 1982 to satisfy a permit swale across north- condition required by the east portion of the Coastal Commission. parcel o Prehistoric Sites #2-ORA-292 through 294. 8 22. 0 Signal Parcel 8 is situated along o Mostly good topo 4 the southeasterly edge of o Existing heliport Bolsa Chica Gap. . Although o Prehistoric sites a large portion of the #2-ORA-290 through parcel is a steep bluff 293 face , the bluff top is . relatively flat with vista points. 9 22. 0 Signal This parcel forms the south o Proximity to the end of the proposed park. beach If permitted by D.F.G. , this o Proximity to and , parcel can provide direct potential access- trail linkage to the adja- ibility to the cent State Ecological State Ecological Reserve and to the State Reserve beach via the existing o Prehistoric site signalized crosswalk near #2-ORA-290 its entrance. 10 5. 1 Signal This Parcel is currently o Aminoil Plant #1 occupied by Aminoil Plant o Prehistoric Site #11. The acquisition of #4-ORA-294 this parcel will define o Mostly gentle topo the Linear Park Corridor and permit ultimate park development after the phasing out of the oil operation. 11 2.8 H.B. (Same as Parcel 10. ) (Same as Parcel 10. ) Company 12 1.3 S.C.E. West of S.C.E. 's substation .24- • t.rh .r yr ��\\ `� / . • -:� %��; � lei / '�'' � '\� �- SOAi PARCEL STUDY , _ _- _-:�_ --- -- - :-- _-. -- t 0 figure U J �J 1 II. PROPOSED BOUNDARY (Figure 8) The proposed boundary of the park encompasses all eleven parcels of the above mentioned Parcel Study. The parcel boundaries bordering Bolsa Chica lowland for Parcels 3, 4, 8, 9 and 10 are generally along the existing 5-foot contour at the base of Huntington Mesa. The ultimate total acreage for this proposal is approximately 132 acres; 48. 6 acres are owned by the Huntington Beach Company, 59. 6 acres by the Signal Bolsa Corporation and 23. 7 acres by the City of , Huntington Beach . The two striped areas on Figure 8 are sites occupied by intense petroleum producing facilities and natural gas processing plant; this approximate 30-acre portion of the site will most likely be acquired last due to the ongoing oil operation on these plant yards . Other minor oil-related facilities , derricks , wells and tanks are located mostly in the middle and north segments of the proposed park I site. Acquisition of a major portion of the site allowing the continued operation of the existing oil facilities , by way of either dedication or purchase can be sought within relatively near term. The dedication for park site within Signal's ownership will be required by County as a condition 4 of development per Bolsa Chica LCP/Land Use Plan. The dedication for park site within Huntington Beach Company' s ownership will be explored by the City of Huntington Beach as a possible condition of development within the jurisdiction of the City. III. ACQUISITION COST ESTIMATE 4 No appraisal has been done for the entire study area . Appraisal for the approximately 10 acre square area directly north of the SCE substation was done in 1981 . The result of this appraisal indicated the land cost to be approximately I one million dollars for budgetary purposes . Subsequently , up-to-date budget level estimates of the land values of Parcels within Huntington Beach Company' s ownership on a per- acre basis were provided by GSA-Acquisition Section in May 1984 showing range of value to be $90, 000 to $120, 000 per acre for upland area and $55,000 to $90,00 per acre for 1 lowland area. These figures have been used in the following land cost estimate for planning comparison purposes . The approval of the Bolsa Chica LCP/GPA requires the dedication of all the land within the proposed Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park owned by Signal . These parcels include Parcel Nos . 3 , 8, 9 and 10. Therefore , no acquisition cost has been 4 assigned to these parcels. It is necessary to make the following assumptions for proper utilization of this cost estimate : A. All parcels owned by Signal Bolsa Corporation within the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will be dedicated for park use to 4 implement the Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP. -26- 1 • • AL .o' K. K�YJ�• 1 � � � r.� 1� •� � any � �- p` '.p'. t.:r:+ At / mil.-• >� �1. - NEAR TERM ACQUISITION I n LONG TERM ACQUISITION U -� ' - _ f • r�-vre•.,rSa,� PROPOSEDOct- - BOUNDARY ` ` 0 • lei1��1))411 o figure 8 • B. The average land acquisition cost is $90, 000 to $120, 000 per acre for upland area and $55,000 to $90,000 per acre for lowland area. C. No oil lessee rights need to be purchased. D. No dedication of additional parkland within the study area from the Huntington Beach Company is used . E. Cost figures of the proposed park acquisition do not include acquisition of Parcel No. 11 as this parcel is ' currently occupied by the Aminoil Plant No. 11. The acquisition of this parcel will be a long-range goal . Table 2 on the following page indicates the acquisition cost for each parcel as well as the total estimated acquisition cost of the proposed park . It should be noted that the acquisition of the undedicated parcels within City of Huntington Beach' s jurisdiction (Parcels 2, 4, 5 and 6) may be explored by the City in the form of the possible development right transfer and dedication agreement between the City and the property owners. The precise boundary for the dashed portion as shown on Figures 7 and 8 will be refined by future agreement between City of Huntington Beach and the land owner (Huntington Beach Company) . Therefore, the eventual acquisiton cost for the proposed park site could be less than 4 indicated in Table 2. 1 -28- 1 TABLE 2 ACQUISITION COST ESTIMATE ANALYSIS • Parcel Number Ownership — Acreage Parcel Cost 1 City of H.B. 13. 5 0 ♦ 7 C.ty of H. B. 10. 2 0 3 Signal 10. 5 To be dedicated 8 Signal 22.0 To be dedicated • 9 Signal 22. 0 To be dedicated 10 Signal 5. 1 To be dedicated • 2 H.B. Co. 5. 8 $ 522, 000 - $ 696, 000 4 11.B. Co. 28.7 $2 , 000, 000 - $3 , 000, 000 5 H. B. Co. 6. 8 $ 612, 000 - $ 816, 000 • 6 H.B. Co. 3 . 2 $ 288, 000 - $ 384 , 000 11 H.B. Co. 2. 8 (Occupied by Gas Plant 11) 12 S.C.E. 1.3 • Total Acquisition Cost 3.4 - 4. 9 (Million Dollars) • • • -29- • • CONCEPTUAL PARK DESIGN I. CONCEPTUAL TRA IL PLAN There are approximately four miles of bike trail and two miles of equestrian trail proposed within the study area . These trails are also used for hiking and pedestrian purposes. An ideal entrance area for staging and service for the park will be along Edwards Street between Talbert and Ellis Avenues across from Huntington Beach Central Park , within the general area of Parcel Nos . 1 and 2 (See Figure 9) . The ultimate blufftop trail linkage to Huntington Beach Central Park will be through a grade-separated trail crossing , possibly a tunnel or bridge , under Edwards Street southerly of Talbert Avenue. The interim blufftop trail linkage to Huntington Beach Central Park could extend along the east side of Parcel No. 2 to the intersection of Edwards Street and Ellis Avenue . Through a future striped and signed crossing , the trail can further connect to Huntington Beach Central Park by way of either the existing five foot, on-road bike trail along the easterly side of Edwards Street or the bike trail proposed by the City along the northerly side of Ellis Street. 1 From Parcel No. 1 the blufftop bike trail could go southerly along the bluff edge to maximize the view potential provided by the landform. It would wind along the westerly side of the Southern California Edison substation to the potential future grade-separated trail crossing under Garfield-Rolsa Chica connector as proposed by the Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP. It would then go southerly along the easterly side of the oil tank farm and Aminoil Plant No. 11 to Parcel No. 7, the parksite dedicated by Huntington Reach Company. Parcel No. 7 could provide an optional staging ar=a for the southerly portion of the proposed park when Seaview Avenue is improved . From Parcel No. 7 the bike trail could either go east and 1 connect with the proposed bike trail on Palm Avenue and then to the existing signalized crosswalk at Goldenwest Street and Pacific Coast Highway , or proceed along the upland portion of Parcel No. 8 and 9. From there a trail overpass across the Pacific Coast Highway to the beach is proposed as a long range goal within the study area to provide a smoother link. The Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP proposes approximately two miles of bike trail traversing the Bolsa Chica Gap along the future Bolsa Chica-Garfield Connector . The plan , when implemented , can add direct waterfront vista points to the bike trail system of the park . The equestrian trail user could enter the Linear Park from the top of the bluff east of the Edwards/Talbert intersection along the proposed Huntington Beach Regional Riding and Hiking Trail. A riding trail is proposed for equestrians extending from both sides of the future Garfield-Bolsa Chica 1 -31- 4 Connector and connected by a potential grade-separated crossing under the proposed Garfield Avenue extension. Viewpoints on the blufftop can be reached by these trails. The equestrian trail will terminate inland of Pacific Coast Highway. Equestrian stables and rental facilities are available in the Huntington Beach Central Park. The joint use of such facilities with similar uses of the proposed park can substantially increase the recreation potential in both . Because of its special character and the high intensity of certain oil operation facilities , a portion of the proposed trails may have to be detoured off-site before the termina- tion of the oil operation. Special arrangements or agreements may be required between the County, the City and the property owners. A detailed phasing plan and the specific alignments of each trail have to be studied carefully with the necessary coordination from all landowners and subsurface right lessees (i .e . , Aminoil and Chevron) in the subsequent general development plan phase . II . DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES SKETCH (Figure 9) A design opportunities sketch was prepared to provide an understanding of the potential park uses with the proposed park configuration. This sketch demonstrates the application of the park theme and buildout of facilities that could achieve the planning goals set Eorth in the Introduction of • this report. A natural and educational theme was used for the park to minimize the amount of landform alteration. To facilitate movement of people between nodes and vista points with minimum impact to the major oil facilities and utility improvements, emphasis was placed on a highly developed trail network . Grade separation for those trails which cross major oil roads and arterial highways is encouraged to provide smoother park continuity and trail linkage . The Design Opportunities Sketch is intended to be an example of possibilities for the park. There are potential uses other than those shown. The land use plan for the park will be determined during the preparation of a general development plan which should follow the adoption of the park boundary study. The park entry and major staging area is shown west of Edwards Street and south of Talbert Avenue . This staging area could be used to enhance and compliment the adjacent existing and proposed equestrian trails and auxiliary facilities , including Huntington Beach Central Park and the Huntington Beach Regional Riding and Hiking Trail . There are many vista points and rest stops proposed along the trails to provide views of the ocean , lowland and/or park areas . Appropriate vegetation should be used to buffer the marsh restoration in the Bolsa Gap and satisfy the ESHA needs -32- • �=ti; -• m p mou CA 4O C;) = � z c C� z Alt �r�rMr�H�n�rr�rnrrnru�rrn�rr�rr�rr�Mr�lrrr�n�n�r�rr , C� I Gioil �o�n r u�rn�u�jr�u�u�n�u�.r�rr�u�llr�rr�u�q�n�il n�ur�uru�rr�p�u�rr/ of the Bolsa Chica LCP. Adequate landscaping and fencing should also be provided to soften the visual impact of the existing major oil facilities and utility improvements. • View-permitting vegetation such as eucalyptus trees should be provided along the Huntington Mesa bluff and/or in front of the vista points to frame and enhance the view toward the ocean and lowlands . Selected open parklands could be hydroseeded with turf and wildflowers for various park activities to respond to the changing regional recreation demand . • The heavy oil activities just southerly of the proposed cross-gap arterial (Bolsa Chica-Garfield Connector) might hinder the near term blufftop trail linkage within the middle portion of the study boundary. An interim trail bypass along . a less used existing dirt road southeast of the tank farm and oil facilities in Parcel No. 4 may be a workable near term solution. The proposed trail linkage , nodes and marsh system within the Bolsa Chica Gap, as illustrated in Figure 9, is allowed by • the adopted Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP. These activities can provide a wide range of interesting recreational and educational opportunities for the park user so as to highlight and enhance the park potential of this Linear Regional Park. • The terminus of the equestrian trail could be at a turnaround and staging area near the Aminoil heliport. From here , equestrians from the region could hitch their horses and walk to the beach and State Ecological Reserve site if proper stable or maintenance facilities are available. In summary , this Design Opportunities Sketch illustrates one way the proposed park could be developed within the proposed boundary. Various elements of the sketch plan could change , but the planning goals set forth in this report should still be the basis of any future planning effort. III. GRADE-SEPARATED TRAIL CROSSINGS Physical trail linkage to Huntington Beach Central Park, the beach and other regional recreation facilities is a prerequisite if the Linear Park is to be successful since one of the major emphases of the park is trail system. The connection of Central Park and Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park would enhance and complement the recreational use of all trails. Also, the County Master Plan of Riding and Hiking Trails and the Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP show proposed bike and equestrian trails traversing the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park study area to connect Bolsa Chica public recreation facilities with Huntington Beach Central Park and other regional trails. -34- • • 0 4 To accomplish unobstructed linkages , grade separations such as bridges or large culverts are necessary on Edwards Street , the Bolsa Chica-Garfield Connection and Pacific Coast Highway. Interim trail overpasses may also be required across major oil roads . The basic need is to provide 1 unencumbered access for pedestrians, bikes , horses and park service personnel under or over each road . Bridges provide the greatest park continuity especially when the design theme of the bridge is in harmony with the natural landform. A culvert can provide the necessary link for trails at a lower cost with the trade-off of visual obstruction. 1 Dual culverts for separated bike trails and equestrian trails is a possible alternative under the proposed Bolsa Chica- Garfield Connector in Parcel No. 4 to facilitate trail linkage at different grades . This can minimize the conflict between each use and provide a wider view opportunity for 1 park users. The interim trail overpasses across major oil roads may be designed with a removable center span to facilitate occasional access by oil rigs and other large- scale oil equipment if adequate funding source can be acquired . IV. EDGE TREATMENT AND VIEWSHED PROTECTION A primary intent of edge treatment and viewshed protection in the proposed Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park is to retain significant views from the bluffs of the adjacent lowlands and the beach and to provide adequate screening from major oil facilities , the substation and potential residential development adjoining the park site. The following guidelines should be incorporated into all future planning and design of the development within the study area: A. The bottom of the bluff and the bluff face along the 1 westerly boundary of the park should be landscaped with appropriate coastal scrub/shrub pursuant to Bolsa Chica LCP Land Use Plan to provide smooth transition and buffer between the proposed marsh restoration in the Bolsa Gap and the park uses on the top of the bluff . B. To preserve the natural blufftop viewpoints and landforms , grading should be minimized and contour-graded whenever possible to blend harmoniously with nature. C. Appropriate setbacks , berming , landscaping and screening should be provided by the developer to minimize the visual intrusion from any adjoining development to the proposed Linear Regional Park . D. Access-permitting landscaping, berming , and fencing should be provided around major oil operations to buffer the oil facilities from the park and provide sound attenuation . Consideration for clustering and phasing -35- out of oil operations away from major park activity areas should be given during future site specific design and planning. • E. Structures and staging areas throughout the study area should be screened from the view of users within the proposed Linear Regional Park, but public vistas along the road within the residential areas into the park and the Bolsa Chica lowlands shall be encouraged. F. Residential development should be discouraged on the Linear Park side of any street along the blufftop. Maximum public view opportunities into the Linear Regional Park and the Bolsa Chica lowlands should be ensured in the Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan for Subarea One. G. Structural and grading activities should be kept away from the sensitive bluff edge to the maximum extent possible to avoid potential landform alteration and erosion. • R. Any cuts or fills necessary for trail or road construction should be planted with plants for viewshed protection, marsh system buffer and soil stabilization. I . Boundaries between public and private ownership should be • softened through use of natural landscaping elements , such as theme trees and shrubs , low walls, berms , level changes and natural construction materials . J. Vehicular activity shall be screened from park users by means of compatible landscape elements to reduce human exposure to visual and noise pollution. R. Use of earth tones and other colors coordinated with the proposed Linear Regional Park , as well as architectural styles utilizing conceptual themes and forms , should be encouraged for the development within the study area to • lessen the visual impact of architectural forms . • • GF :ltPP02-2 -36- 6/4/8 5 • Y �r �r r� • • APPENDICES �- r APPENDIX A • ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING I. NATt1RhL RESOURCES r Physiography • i The principle physiographic zone within the study area is the Huntington Beach Mesa. This portion of the mesa extends more than one mile inland and rises to an elevation of 75 feet. The secondary physiographic zone of the area is the Bolsa .. Chica Gap, an alluvial floodplain northwesterly of Huntington • Beach Mesa. Elevation in the gap ranges from slightly below sea level to five feet above sea level . The third zone is a narrow barrier beach extending inland approximately 800 feet and forming the coastal perimeter of the area. The majority of the upland areas of the Huntington Beach Mesa ••- and Bolsa Chica Gap have slopes of 0-8% , as shown in Figure 10. Slopes above 8% are in drainage channels , elongated cliffs and man-made excavations . Slopes of over 24% are restricted almost exclusively to the cliffs along the northwesterly edge of the Huntington Beach Mesa. • Figures lla , llh, and llc reveal the general landform of the project area. Panoramas A, 3, C, 0 and R in Figures 11a, llb and llc show the view from the toe and top of the Huntington Beach Mesa bluff and the view from the northeastern and .. southwestern ends. Panoramas A, B, C, and E scan from the southwest to the northeast , while D scans from the northeast , • easterly to the south . Panorama A is from the service road below the electrical power substation. It has a view toward the most recent homes constructed in Bolsa Chica. It also shows the bluff at an r. area of steep slope face. • Panorama 3 is from the holding tank area northeast of Aminoil Plant No. 11. This area is above the Bolsa Chica Gap, offering a view from Aminoil Plant No. 11. This area of the bluff has the largest grouping of tanks and oil pipe conditions . • r Panorama C is from the road overcrossing of the Seacliff drainage channel. It is approximately 800 feet back from the ►- bluff 's outer edge , so it affords a limited view of Bolsa Chica . • A-1 �t fir. y .`.•• ��,� J,�•.I• :f/lam • ��• � ' I .. �, • i• • mat• a� _- -- �yf� is ••. •. i a • f r• ate, /�� ' �F Z e`er•^,�a,•� ��• �• , " � h ,•'. � 1 � s L Y DA Y Panorama D is from the base of the bluff below the heliport . • This is where the bluff has the greatest relief in the south- westerly end . As shown in the picture, the bluff is a short " escarpment which flattens out as it extends northeasterly. Panorama E is from the blufftop south of the heliport. It is .. approximately 35 feet higher than the lowland. Similar to • other blufftop viewpoints, it offers distant views of Bolsa Chica State Beach , the Bolsa Chica gap and the adjoining residential development along the inland side of the gap. Tn summary , the views offered by Panoramas A, B, C , D and E provide, by their vertical relief and lack of foreground .•. vegetation, broad open panoramas which contrast to the con- strained focused views in the adjacent urbanized areas . The following sections regarding geology , hydrology and biological resources/habitats are drawn primarily from the Bolsa Chica LCP/Land Use Plan. •� Geology The study area is situated along the seaward margin of the .. Orange County coastal plain within the Los Angeles structural basin. Surficial units within the Bolsa Chica study area • include recent age alluvial deposits in the lowland and the older Pleistocene age Lakewood formation exposed on imp Huntington Beach Mesa (See Figure 12) . The alluvial deposits are primarily composed of soft clays , silts , and silty sands to depths of approximately 5 feet and are underlain by firmer deposits of interbedded silty sands , silts and clays to a • maximum depth of 75 feet. Some peat areas are present locally. The Lakewood formation is composed primarily of firm , interbedded mudstones and siltstones , which are in turn underlain by the San Pedro formation that consists of firm sandstones with interbedded mudstones and siltstones. These units rest on a sequence of older sedimentary rocks that extends to a depth of about 14,000 feet. Seismicity law An assessment of potential seismicity requires consideration of these geotechnical features within the study area: fault activity, surface rupture, soil liquefaction and subsidence . Fault Activity - Active and potentially active faults pertinent nent to the study area are the following: Newport- - Inglewood (passes through the site) ; Palos Verdes (13 miles northwest) ; Whittier/Elsinore (19 miles northeast) ; Sierra Madre/Santa Monica (33 miles north) ; and San Jacinto/San • Andreas (48 miles northeast) . A-7 • f The northwest/southeast trending Newport-Inglewood structural zone parallels the coastline and dominates the geology of the study area. As illustrated in Figure 12, two branches of _ this fault zone (North and South branches) cross the site. A third branch (Bolsa-Fairview fault) is located immediately offsite to the northeast. Bolsa Chica Mesa and Huntington Beach Mesa are prominent surface features caused by general uplifting of the area (CDWR, 1968) . The Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone is considered "seismically _ active" based upon geological evidence of displacement during the Holocene Era (10, 000 years to present) and/or earthquake activity during historic time . Many small-magnitude earth- quakes have been located by seismic instruments in the vicin- ity of the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone since 1934 (Earth Science Associate - 1981) . The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 (Richter magnitude 6. 3) also occurred along the Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone (Earth Science Associates - 1981) . Surficial Rupture - There exists a difference of opinion as to whether the Newport-Inglewood Fault has produced surficial displacement in the Holocene Era . Many geologists concur that the possibility of surface rupture is not great in the Bolsa Chica area (Earth Science Associates -1981) . -- Leighton-Yen (1974) indicated if surface rupture was to occur on the North Branch , Bolsa-Fairview, and South Branch faults , potential for such rupture is greater where faults occur "from Bolsa Chica Lagoon to the northwest (including the Huntington Harbor area) ." The County, in accordance with the California State Division of Mines and Geology , delineated a large portion of the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program study area as a "Special Fault Study Zone" under the Alquist-Priolo Act of 1972 . Soil Liquefaction - "Liquefaction" refers to a phenomenon in which a cohesionTess soil below the water table loses its strength during an earthquake . Liquefaction is a function of the following geological factors: groundwater level , soil type , relative soil density, initial confining pressure , intensity of ground shaking , and duration of ground shaking . The California State Department of Water Resources (1968) noted that soil liquefaction has occurred in the Bolsa Chica vicinity within a geologically recent time frame (the past 11,000 years) . The Division of Mines and Geology has also noted that seismically-induced shaking of the ground and attendant ground surface deformation remain a serious problem _ along the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone (CDMG, 1974) . Lawmaster (1980) indicated that most geological features governing liquefaction are present on the Bolsa Chica site. Such features include unconsolidated alluvial soil of low - A-8 - TI= :E CITY CIF H'l:;i I`�TI NGTC3NG BEACH Y OVERSIZED DOCUMENT ON FILE WITH CITY CLERK 1 1 I ' I ' AMINOIL SERVICE PLANT NO. 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Subsidence - Subsidence in the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program study area has been described in detail in the report for the Bolsa Island Nuclear Power and Desalting Plant by Bechtel Corporation (1967) and to a less complete extent in -- reports by the California State Division of Oil and Gas (1973 , 1978) and Leighton-Yen (1974) . Subsidence of land may be the result of one or more of the following geological factors: tectonic activity, petroleum withdrawal , ground- water withdrawal , hydrocompaction of porous soils, and oxida- tion of peat deposits. Petroleum extraction and groundwater mining have caused portions of the study area to experience subsidence over the past 50 years. Ground surface subsidence ranges from less _ than one to more than three feet in affected portions of the study area. Much of the Bolsa Chica lowland occurs at surface elevations slightly below sea level. Hydrology The study area is located at the seaward margin of the Santa Ana River basin . Until 1825, the Santa Ana River occupied the Bolsa Chica lowland enroute to the ocean. Changes in the course of the river shifted the principal drainage away from _ Bolsa Chica to other areas to the east. After this shift, the remnant drainage (Freeman Creek) continued to convey local runoff to the ocean. Installation of a dam and tide gates in 1899 significantly altered surface hydrology of the Bolsa Chica lowland. Other subsequent actions that have altered surface drainage - conditions include the following: additional Gun Club modi- fication of Bolsa Chica lowland topography by construction of dikes and ponds; increased utilization of groundwater supplies for inland agricultural purposes with resulting reduction in freshwater input to the Bolsa Chica Gap; construction of a network of road embankments and drilling pads that has resulted in a series of shallow impoundments - and segmented remnant drainage channels; construction of the East Garden Grove-Wintersburg Flood Control Channel; runoff from the Seacliff IV area; and creation of the State Ecological Reserve with attendant diking and limited restora- tion of tidal flow. There are two sets of tide gates controlling the salt water and fresh water flow into the Bolsa Chica lowland. The first set of gates at the Bolsa Bay-Wintersburg Channel interface allows fresh water drainage to flow into the outer bay while - preventing sea water from flowing into the flood control A-10 "40 � o Nt r7 calz„ n',Rtf.tYp1 •� �•_ - ` :7. ow VAO =o • Y .i �' ------------ 1 ONO • i✓ ,PW MARINE/TIDAL INFLUENCE .. PRIMARY DRAINAGE COURSES !� SEASONAL POND • PHASE I RESTORED - SALT MARSH - = - .:: _�, w oclAm •� HYDROLOGY • 0 1 ' figure 13 channel . They also allow tidal flow into the Inner Bolsa Bay and South Bolsa Slough of the Ecological Reserve. The second set of gates allows fresh water from the Freeman Creek/North and Middle Bolsa Channels to flow into the bay, but prevents tidal flow and flooding in the interior areas . Culverts behind the tidal gates allow storm waters to flow through the different impoundments (See Figure 13) . _ Biological Resources/Habitats The study area consists of a coastal lowland area bounded on the southeast side by mesas rising to elevations of 30 to 100 feet. A portion of the lowland along Pacific Coast Highway _ consists of a tidal salt marsh and lagoon. The remainder of the lowland is non-tidal and contains pickleweed flats, small areas of fresh and brackish water vegetation , unvegetated flats and areas disturbed by the active oil field operation. -- Seasonal water usually evaporates by May or June leaving a few highly saline, non-tidal ponds , channels and sloughs as the only permanent aquatic habitats present. In connection with the following description of habitat types , fauna and flora , the reader is referred to Exhibits 25 and 26 in the Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP. These exhibits show the -' areal distribution of major habitat types and principal vege- tation communities , respectively, at Bolsa Chica. Terrestrial Habitats - The Huntington Reach Mesa and associated bluffs are covered with a variety of upland- associated plant species. Existing vegetation consists of a few coastal bluff shrub species; however , the predominant vegetational community present is grassland . Much of the Huntington Beach Mesa has been utilized for oil extraction and these areas are now vegetated by annual weedy species. - Other areas which are not regularly disturbed are vegetated by saltbush , prickly pear cactus , telegraph weed and tree tobacco. Ice plant has also become established in some areas. Some areas with sandy soil can be described as former dunes . Grasses predominate on these areas along with ice plant and other non-native species . The only open dune habitat , however , is the narrow strip located along the landward margin of Pacific Coast Highway. Typical dune vegetation present consists of beach bur , ice plant , sand verbena, beach morning glory and saltgrass. The modified nature of the terrestrial habitat at Bolsa Chica limits the richness of the assemblage of faunal species f present. However, a number of species of reptiles, birds and mammals are found in the various terrestrial habitats. A-12 r The grassland areas provide habitat for the following reptiles: garter snakes, king snakes , rattlesnakes and side- blotched lizards . Small resident mammals include deer mice, pocket gophers , jackrabbits, cottontail rabbits , ground squirrels and skunks. The most visible fauna in the grass- land terrestrial areas are birds , including mourning .doves , •• rock doves , house finches , starlings and meadowlarks . Predatory birds commonly observed are red-tailed hawks , kestrels and white-tail kites. A few bird species such as house finch , Cassin's kingbird , mourning dove and meadowlark nest within grassland habitat areas . Much of the lowland also provides habitat for terrestrial vertebrate species . Rabbit Island and other dune areas are good habitats for the same reptile and mammal species which occur on the mesas . During most of the year , the lowland areas landward of the Ecological Reserve also provide terres- trial habitats for reptiles , birds and mammals. When not covered by heavy winter rains , the unvegetated flats and other dry areas function as terrestrial habitats for rabbits , ground squirrels , deer mice , harvest mice , mourning doves , meadowlarks and other common vertebrates. .. Aquatic Habitats - Water bodies at Bolsa Chica can be classified as tidal and non-tidal . Tidal waters are limited to the Inner and Outer Bolsa Bays. Non-tidal water bodies within the study area are temporary , such as the few ponds or sloughs which remain throughout the summer . All other water bodies present are temporary ponds which are filled by winter rains and evaporate each year in late spring/early summer to expose unvegetated flats. There are five endangered species noted at Bolsa Chica. The .. California least tern and Belding' s savannah sparrow nest there; the California brown pelican uses the tidal lagoon areas (Outer and Inner Bolsa Bays) seasonally; and the light- footed clapper rail and peregrine falcon are rare visitors . II. CULTURAL RESOURCES The following discussion regarding cultural resources is drawn and expanded from the Rolsa Chica LCP/LUP. For preservation of the cultural resources , no location map is S r, included in this study. Detailed locations of these resources is available at the office of the Orange County EMA, Environmental Analysis Division. Paleontological Resources An analysis of paleontological resources occurring within the study area was prepared in July 1980 by Dr. John Cooper of .. A-13 Archaeological Resource Management Corporation (ARMC) , a County-certified archaeological/paleontological. firm. 1 The study area contains no presently recognized surface -- occurrences of paleontological resources. A surface exam- ination of sediment exposures in Bolsa Chica revealed locally abundant molluscan invertebrate shell material. This material is geologically young (5, 000-10,000 years old) and is not considered to be significant paleontologically. No 1 other surface occurrences of fossils were noted in the field survey. " Quaternary deposits along the coastal region of Orange County has produced abundant and significant invertebrate fossils as well as scattered, significant vertebrate remains . The 1 closest offsite vertebrate fossil locality to the study area is LACM 65113 (along Wintersburg Street in Huntington Beach) , from which late pleistocene mammoth fragments were recovered . Other important offsite localities have been recorded on Newport Beach Mesa and in the Seal Beach area. - 1 Archaeological Resources There are seven archaeological sites on Huntington Beach Mesa _ within the study area. They are listed as the following: CA-ORA-290 is a site located entirely within the study area. It was first recorded in 1970 and was described as a shell - midden. The site was text excavated in 1971 and was deter- mined to be a natural shell deposit of little cultural value. CA-ORA-291 was recorded in 1970 and was investigated subsequently in two stages. After investigations, the 1 portion of CA-ORA-291 closest to the edge of the bluff was destroyed by burrowing activities. The part of CA-ORA-291 located back from the bluff edge remains intact . It was the opinion of project archaeologists (who verified the site's existence and status in 1977) that the previous investigation was not adequate to determine significance. CA-ORA-292 was recorded in 1970 and was visited by the _ project consultants in 1977. It consisted of a thin scattering of shell on the knoll just east of CA-ORA-291. Due to dense vegetation in the area , the southern boundary of the site has never been established adequately. Its signi- ficance has not been established . CA-ORA-293 was recorded in 1970 and was relocated in 1977 by _ ARMC. The site is located on the west side of an erosional gully and is defined as being entirely located within the 1 A-14 - 1 0.. • r study area. Dense vegetation makes exact identification dif- ficult. This site has never been investigated and its significance has not been established . CA-ORA-294 was located during the 1970 survey and relocated during the 1977 survey conducted by ARMC. It is located on r• the east side of the erosional gully across from CA-ORA-293 • and is only partially within the study area. This site is an extensive midden deposit with at least two distinguishable Iwo loci (components) . Numerous artifacts have been observed; the site appears rich and very complex in depositional character . It is considered significant. CA-ORA-88 was recorded first in 1963 and again in 1970. It is described as a shell midden that has been almost totally destroyed by oil drilling activities. Although a shell midden was observed reaching a depth of 24 inches , no arti- facts were noted. Only a very small portion of this site is within the study area. Recent field verification has not • been conducted for this site. CA-ORA-82 was first recorded in 1963 as an extensive shell midden located on the east and west sides of Edwards Street. .. This site lies only partially within the boundaries of the study area. Two archaeological excavations were conducted at • this site . The first excavation was conducted on the part of CA-ORA-82 located on the west side of Edwards Street. Although only a very small percentage of the site was sampled , interpretive information regarding the seasonality of collecting the Pismo clam was obtained. The second study .r was conducted on the part of CA-ORA-82 located on the east side of Edwards Street. Although no formal report is avail- able for this study, sufficient data in the form of arti- facts , ecofacts, and burials testify to significance of the site. Historical Resources w A summary history and evaluation of historical resources was prepared for the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program study area in July 1980 by Jeanne Munoz, Ph .D. as part of the cultural/ scientific resources evaluation by ARMC. No significant historical resources from the Spanish-Mexican era or previous •r agricultural activities have been identified. III. RECREATIONAL RESOURCES Some of the following sections regarding recreational resources are drawn and expanded from the Bolsa Chica • LCP/LUP. ~' A-15 • Existing Recreational Facilities Existing recreational opportunities within the Linear Park study area consist of activities related to the State Department of Fish and Game Ecological Reserve , the Bolsa Chica State Beach , the Seacliff Golf Course and Huntington Beach Central Park. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve - The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve contains 300 acres located immediately adjacent to the inland side of PCH. At present, only limited access to ` and through the Reserve exists. A parking lot on Warner Avenue is the starting and ending point for a short loop trail that provides visual access to Outer Bolsa Bay. A 3, 200 foot trail also extends along PCH from a small parking lot off PCH to the tide gates between Inner and Outer Bolsa Bays . An additional 3, 000 feet of trails was developed around the Reserve as part of Phase I of the March Reestab- lishment (Restoration) program in 1978. When the Department of Fish and Game opens the whole length of boardwalk from the PCH parking area it will enable visitors to walk across the marsh to the earthen dike on the inland side of the Reserve . The trail would then proceed northwesterly along the top of the dike to connect with the Outer Bolsa Bay loop at the tide gates. Bolsa Chica State Beach - The beach provides valuable outdoor recreation opportun ties as well as scenic vistas and habitat for a variety of shore birds . Bolsa Chica State Beach is located immediately west of the study area across PCH. Widely used on a regional basis , the State Beach is a major coastal recreational resource for coastal and inland resi- dents. It is part of the continuous nine-mile stretch of beach . Major recreational activities at this beach are swimming, surfing and fishing. Bolsa Chica State Beach includes approximately five miles of shoreline between Warner Avenue and the Huntington Beach - Municipal Pier. Approximately three miles are currently 1 developed with recreation facilities. These facilities include five concession plazas with picnic tables , a six mile _ bicycle/pedestrian promenade , playing fields , 616 fire rings/barbecue pits, 15 restrooms, 14 cold water showers, and one ramp for handicapped access across the sand. Supervised recreational programs attended by rangers and lifeguards also 1 are available. Parking is provided by two State-operated lots, one containing 2,200 spaces directly across PCH from Bolsa Chica and a smaller one just north of the Municipal Pier containing 315 spaces for a daily $2 parking charge . The beach is supervised year round and is open to the public at no charge , except for the $2 parking charge . 1 A-16 - Seacliff Golf Course - Directly abutting the Linear Park study area to the southeast is Seacliff Country Club. This is an 18-hole golf course which is open to the public. Huntington Central Park - The Huntington Central Park is arge y a man-made recreational resource built on approximately 350 acres of rolling bluffs and flat lands , and is located northeast of the project site , between Edwards and Gothard Streets (see Figure 14) . The 175 acres presently r, developed include the central library, cultural center , and Lake Huntington recreation area. Since the park is still under development , its character is subject to change depending upon its ultimate recreational role. The City is currently considering upgrading some or all of the park to the status of a regional park. This park is proposed to be linked to Bolsa Chica State Beach via the proposed Linear Regional Park with trails , walkways, picnic areas and vista points. ` Bicycle Trails - There are two existing bike trails within the study area. The Pacific Coast Highway Bike Trail is a class I , two-way undivided facility located within the State Beach and paralleling PCH. The existing bike trail on low Edwards Street is currently a class II, two-way, on-road trail (see Figures 19 and 23) . Future Recreational Facilities If the Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program is implemented , its ultimate development can provide a unique potential for satisfying a number of regional and local recreation demands . • Of primary importance are coastal-dependent or related activ- ities . The Bolsa Chica LUP responds to this coastal-oriented recreation potential by providing a combination of major water-oriented facilities focusing on the new ocean entrance and waterways; visitor-serving marina complex and the restored salt marsh system. Supporting these major recrea- tional elements are a number of additional facilities/uses including vista points and other short-term destinations in the Linear Park (e .g . , picnic areas , rest stops , etc. ) , vista �- points on the Bolsa Chica Mesa, and shoreline access areas along waterways. Activities such as bicycling , jogging , and hiking are provided for in the system of trails described in r, the Access Component of the Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP. In addition, the Orange County Local Park Code will require provision of parks for use by new residents of the study area. L W A-17 'tit _iicIfLIIL1. � _ Ll i . � . •. LI)s(I i LEI TTjT7 i .,•,h... . . �LLLl CF-E 4 IME'1 v"'•V+Y I I 111 11 1L I 1 i 1p 41Tf r - 14On TAB BE R T LLI J1 j --- i Huntington Central Park I Proposed Expansion (5o gr ac) -- - **BOLSA CHICA LINEAR REGIONAL PARK STUDY BOUNDARY HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK NOT TO $CALE 6TJ J, jV figure 14 IV. URBAN ENVIRONMENT .� Existing Land Use and Features Current land use in the area is dominated by oil production _ and related activities which are dispersed throughout the top site. The greatest concentration is the east-central portion of the Bolsa Chica Gap and a strip along PCH at the southern end of the site. The area seaward of PCH is recreational . �. The remainder of the site is vacant and covered by a mixture of weedy coastal and introduced vegetation. Major land owners include Signal Property, Inc. , Huntington Beach Company, Southern California Edison Company, and the City of Huntington Beach (See Figure 15) . Aminoil and Chevron own most of the subsurface oil leases (See Figures 16 and 17) . Figure 4, Site Features , shows the geographic location of some of the most prominent natural and man-made existing site features . Within the Bolsa Chica Gap is found the 300 acre Ecological Reserve . South of the gap is the Huntington Beach Mesa where the Aminoil Plan No. 11 , a natural gas processing plant, is located. other features in this area include the Southern California Edison Substation and Aminoil heliport. Huntington Beach Central Park is adjacent to Bolsa Chica to the northeast. ,.. Seacliff IV is a planned residential development proposed for a 110-acre site located northwest of Goldenwest and Palm Avenue . The project involves the development of three individual product areas for single family and townhouse residential units with an average net density of 4. 8 units per acre. A total of 345 single family homes and 186 town- homes with interconnecting roadways are proposed . In addition to the interior roadway system, the project will include the extension of Palm Avenue and the development of a portion of Seaview Avenue. In addition to interior recrea- tion facilities , the proposal provides for the dedication of a 10. 24 acre park site , located on the northwest side of Sea- view Avenue, to the City of Huntington Beach which could become the first part of the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park. Seacliff IV has received approval from the City of Huntington Beach and the Coastal Commission and has started construction. Zoning Figure 18 delineates the County and City zoning within the study area. A-19 • OF r 410 y OlI - thl � I�In',Ml � rlla,Ira/ �� '• ` , 10 III j mel • AI'015 6 AI? IlaaS�, 5Z, 53,54 � • -- C � la-zoo-oa. 1.��- \ ` ��F �• s:+ - . 110 • � :y I�f11f19'lohl 161-13 — \ 1 230•-01 XJ! 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The General - Plan Land Use Element consolidates all other elements of the General Plan and portrays them as physical site uses with their interrelationships. Since the unincorporated portion of the study area is within the coastal zone the County' s Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (LCP/LUP) actually constitutes the Land Use Element of the General Plan for this area. The Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP was adopted by the Board of - Supervisors on January 20, 1982 , by Resolution No. 82-1-02 and submitted to Coastal Commission on February 1982. In November 1983 , it became clear that additional information and changes were necessary to obtain Coastal Commission approval of the LCP/LUP and it was withdrawn by the Board . The revised plan (Figure 3) was submitted again to the Coastal Commission in - December 1983 and was conditionally certified in November 1984. The current Land Use Plan of Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program y designates the unincorporated portion of the study parcels area as Open Space (5. 0) , which provides for all recreational facilities including regional parks . There are not only recreational access opportunities to the site but also public access opportunities to the waterfront which includes the proposed public marina , visitor-serving facilities and marsh system. In addition to the above mentioned open space and - recreation uses , land use designations for areas within the Bolsa Chica LCP boundary also include residential (Medium to Heavy Density) and Community Commercial uses around the proposed marsh system to the west of the Linear Park site. Although the unincorporated portion of the study area is within the boundary of Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program, the County - General Plan still provides policy requirements for the overall regional context of the study area in shaping the future development form surrounding the study area. The following is a discussion of how each element of the General Plan relates to the regional context of the study area. The Land Use Element for the unincorporated study area is the Bolsa Chica OF-UP as mentioned before. i A-24 v v The Resources Element, adopted in April , 1984, identifies various resource sources , analyzes opportunities and constraints and outlines preservation programs. This element includes the following five components: o Natural Resources Component Irr 40 This component identifies needs , deficiencies and necessary conservation measures for natural resources �. including scenic areas , desirable climate , farm lands, native vegetation and wildlife and mineral resources . o Energy Resources Component This component identifies needs , deficiencies and necessary conservation measures for energy resources . •.• In addition , the component provides the framework for future energy planning activities . y, o Water Resources Component This component updates and refines the water section of the previous Conservation Element (1978) . The Water w Resources Component also provides a framework for water resource planning to ensure there will be a supply of adequate quality which can support existing uses and future growth . o Open Space Component The Open Space Component is the open space plan for the unincorporated areas of Orange County. This component is the successor to the previous Open Space Element adopted in 1973. The study area is designated as part of the Bolsa Chica W Open Space, Conservation and Scenic Corridor and also falls into the Urbanized Area (Northwest County) Priority Project Area. These designations are used to identify areas where strong public and/or private commitment to preservation of open space is encouraged . The Urbanized Area Priority Project was selected for special treatment because of the need to expand existing parks and recreation facilities in the extensively developed area northwest of the Santa Ana River. It is proposed to link recreation facilities , schools , and regional parks and reserves, using linear corridors along flood control channels and utility easements. The corridors would contain riding and hiking trails and local recreational opportunities . Corridors are shown linking Bolsa Chica with Huntington A-25 • Beach Central Park, Mile Square Regional Park and Huntington Seacliff Country Club. 1 o Cultural and Historic Resources Component This component identifies cultural , historic , archaeological , historic and paleontological resources and provides guidelines and implementation programs for preservation. The Housing Element of the Orange County General Plan was most recently updated and adopted by the Board of Supervisors in April , 1984. This element discusses the current housing conditions within Orange County; identifies housing problems , needs and constraints; outlines a comprehensive problem- solving strategy; and provides implementation progress. The Noise Element, adopted in October 1975 and most recently amended in March , 1984, identifies noise sources and delineates the noise-contours generated from arterial highways and airports within the unincorporated County area. Noise in the study area is generated primarily by vehicular traffic. This vehicular traffic is currently confined to existing roadways , recreation vehicles and service vehicles .The area inland and on the ocean side of PCH is subject to noise levels up to 70 CNEL. The Ultimate Noise Contour Map in the element indicates levels of 60 to 65 CNEL along the proposed extension of Bolsa Chica Road , a major arterial highway. The _Safety Element of the Orange County General Plan, adopted by the Board of Supervisors in February 1977 and amended in November 1977, identifies potential hazards in the County. In Bolsa Chica this includes geologic hazards (active fault _ zones , landslides , subsidence and uplift) . Part of Bolsa Chica is a high risk liquefaction area. See the previous discussion on seismicity for a further explanation of the fault zones and Figure 12 for their locations. The Trans ortation Element consists of the text adopted in December 1978 and the hollowing plans: - o The Master Plan of Arterial Highways Component (MPAH) , which was most recently amended in August, 1984, shows the Pacific Coast Highway as an established primary arterial and additionally , as a proposed scenic route . Warner Avenue is shown as a major arterial highway. Bolsa Chica Road is shown as a major arterial to Warner Avenue and a conceptually proposed major arterial highway from Warner Avenue through the Bolsa Chica Gap to Pacific Coast Highway. The MPAH shows proposed extensions of Talbert Avenue, Springdale Street, Ellis Avenue , Garfield Avenue and Palm Avenue to tie into the A-26 1 _ 24 ' Ott tw � ~'`" \ " •••• CLASS I TRAIL v.► CLASS II TRAIL t. CLASS 111 TRAIL i .��' UNDETERMINED HUNTINGTON BEACH ® CENTRAL PARK •OLSA CHICA LINEAR REGIONAL PARK TENNIAL a1w P I J� 33 06, j • w • •f t/f`' S% U f YY4�' '^yew+► t••t �•� •ter './�' .x'_ W, CALW 31 26 s • VARVEw �P � {`� `•,� is PARK rr •, �t't •t r w 20 MGt • - COAT \ ) M••••• ` W L f•r MASTER PLAN OF ORANGE COUNTY BIKEWAYS SCALE t••1.6 MILES figwe 19 proposed extension of Bolsa Chica Road. Detailed configuration of the the transportation network for Bolsa Chica will be modified as a result of the on- going Bolsa Chica LCP planning effort (See Exhibit 38 in the Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP) . o The Master Plan of Countywide Bikeways Component (Figure 19) , adopted in September 1971 and most recently amended in August, 1984, serves Bolsa Chica with three regional trails. These include Pacific 4 Coast Highway/El Camino Real , Wintersburg Channel/Slater Avenue , and Bolsa Chica Street (See -- Figure 19) . The recently adopted Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP further depicts the proposed trail system (See Exhibit 35 in Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP) . _ 1 o The Master Plan of Scenic Highways Component, adopted in June 1973 and most recently amended in May, 1983 shows the Pacific Coast Highway as a Type 1 Viewscape - Corridor . This designation is described in the Master Plan as a route that traverses a defined visual corridor within which scenic resources and aesthetic --� values are found. The Recreation Element was most recently amended in December , 1984 and consists of the following separate but interrelated _ components: o The Master Plan of Regional Recreation Facilities - Component identifies the west facing bluffs of Bolsa Chica as a proposed regional park site. The proposal calls for a linear emphasis along the bluffs with active uses to compliment the adjacent State Ecological Reserve and to serve as linkage between inland and coastal recreation facilities operated by other agencies. o The Master Plan of Regional Riding and Hiking Trails Component (Figure 20) proposes linkage between the - Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park and the Santa Ana River Trail via the Huntington Beach Trail. The Master Plan also identifies a potential staging area to be located within the Linear Regional Park near Edwards Street. o The Master Plan of Local Parks Component along with the - � Local Park Code is intended to provide for compre- hensive local park planning at the neighborhood and community level. It proposes two and one-half acres of _ local parkland per 1000 residents. Bolsa Chica Regional Park Feasibility Study The boundary concept for a linear regional park is further defined in the Bolsa Chica Regional Park Feasibility Study A-28 ':� ^ill - �I.� �. r. � ( • '� w ,'• , .'n Ire ` } • T ATIC At- Elow f'•' --- r,• i - TE ARK -- 'c- - AIIC'♦ •: _n.._•�--F Y.. � a ,gANTA ANA -RVER TRAL CH IL =31 Am .- 1• . A1U M111C � _ • OEOD . {llllvv. •�� r y "'r X A AYE. •• r ~ ~. •• HUNTINGTCH IWQWNa ROM AM HKM TRAIL f - fig REGIONAL TRAL NlAi6@I t• - r�'-. -- CIEVELA D NATIONAL FOiEBT TRAL \�' _'�• • O POTENTIAL STAQNO AREA ES, ••»• POTENTIAL NTHM TRAL LINK No WNTNO IEGIONAL PARKS `ar _. rr E=7M STATE PM M OR BJICFES - . MASTER PLAN OF RIDING B .- • AND HIKING TRAILS o 1 2 MILES � RECREATION ELEMENT ORANGE COUNTY GENERAL PLAN \-{ r. r 20 • • 1 which was approved by the Board of Supervisors in June 1977. The study focused on the feasibility of a regional park linking Huntington Beach Central park with Bolsa Chica. The 1 Board also directed a study of the feasibility for acquisi- tion, development and maintenance of Huntington Beach Central Park as a County regional park. Recreational Needs Analysis v 1 The Orange County Recreational Needs and Regional Parks study was undertaken to determine recreational needs throughout -- Orange County. This study specifically estimated demands for particular recreational activities and public facilities available at three particular times (1977, 1985, 1995) to _ satisfy such demand . Degree of surplus or deficiency of 1 public facilities was projected based upon this information. The study area is located within the Community Analysis Area 34 of the Orange County Recreation and Regional Parks Study. Information pertaining to the supply-demand ratio for the 22 identified recreational activities is shown in Tables 3 -- / and 4. The Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park will provide bicycle trails to offset a major County deficiency , equestrian trails to offset. a moderate County deficiency, and will add developed parkland to a surplus for the activity of general / park visitation. Other activities identified in the -- deficiency profile can still be added to the activities planned for in the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Boundary Study in order to help offset future County recreation deficiencies in _ CAA #34. City of Huntington Beach General Plan A large part of the study area is within the incorporated area of the City of Huntington Beach and is covered by their Local Coastal Program. Remaining areas of the incorporated area within the study boundary but not covered by the City' s 4 Local Coastal Program are still covered by the City's General Plan. The following briefly describes each element of this General Plan. The Land Use Element, adopted in December 1976 and most recently amended in December 1981, designates the remainder / of the incorporated area within the study boundary not covered by the Local Coastal Program as Low Density ( 7 un/gac) and Estate ( 2 un/gac) Residential . (See - Figure 21. ) The Open Space and Conservation Element designates both Bolsa 4 Chica Marshlands and Bluffs and Huntington Central Park area - as first priority areas . These are areas where valuable A-3 0 - '• tam • • Table 3 Recreation Study Base Year Supply Input Activity CAA 34 Powerboat i ng # of Boats 1 ,327 j� Sailing # of Boats 1 ,327 Ocean/Lake/River Swimming Acres of Beach 220 Surf ing Feet of Shoreline 31 ,680 Waterskiing # of Boats 1 ,327 Fishing r, Feet of Shoreline 18,216 Pool Swimming # of Pools 29 Tent Camping # Tent/Multi-Use Sites R. V. Camping # RV/Multi-Use Sites 134 •— ORV Driving/Riding Miles of Road Hiking/Mountaineering Miles of Trail Golfing # of Holes Horseback Riding Miles of Trail + # of Equestrian Centers i= Bicycling Miles of Lanes/Trails 38 .. Tennis # of Courts 22 Racquetball/Handball # of Courts • `r Jogging # of Parcourses 1 Skateboarding �- # of Skateboard Parks Picnicking # of Tables 103 Outdoor Games ! # of Fields/Courts 47 Beach Visitation Acres of Beach 220 Park Visitation Development Acres 519 • V i 1r A-31 a . I Table 4 Deficiency Profile Activity 1977 1985 1995 Powerboating • • Sailing • • • _ Ocean/Lake/River Swimming ® Q Q Surfboarding/Scuba • • • Waterskiing O ® Q Fishing O O O Pool Swimming O O O Tent Camping R. V. Camping O Off Road/All Terrain Vehicle Driving/Riding (Dedicated Area) Hiking/Mountaineering Golfing Horseback Riding (Dedicated Trails) Bicycling (Dedicated Trails) • • • Tennis • • • Racquet ba I I/Handba I l Jogging (Dedicated Trails) O O Skateboarding (Dedicated Trails) Picnicking • • • Playing Outdoor Games O O O Beach Visitation (General) O Q Q Park Visitation (General) O O O Supply/Demand Ratio _ Q Major Surplus - 200+ percent of the demand allocated can be accommodated. O Moderate Surplus - Between 110 percent and 199 percent of the demand allocated can be accommodated. ® Approximate Balance - Between 90 percent and 109 percent of the demand can be accommodated. Q Moderate Deficiency - Between 50 percent and 89 percent of the demand can be accommodated. • Major Deficiency - Less than 50 percent of the demand allocated can be accommodated. 1 A-32 •. • - • _ • • r _ •'• •• VT �,`�� / ! • ......_.m._.. - - ` 2iiE IL ` ` it 4f' .• • •.. • • It• • rl 9Ff t / / i • „ 5 R t � fs .s MSBti.`r � • _ • • \ gn t� t ' H� c 9 � _ 14. i I � . _ • � hI � A IN � AR R� O GI NA ` N�Rih �- _ . . . ioYNpARY �iiY pY Land Use Categories _ RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL QEsiate s2un/pac =Gerwd ®Estate s 4ur i M Resource Production low Density S 7un i OPEN SPACE ®Medkxn Density S15urVboc ®water ®HlghDensity>15unbac GMConservation COWARCIAL =Recreation '- ®Visitor-Ong OTHER USES PubIIG,Cuasl-Publicknstitutkrd Mixed Development ME PionnIed Community MIXED USES mpg Reserve Office/Residentid ®mid orgy Production ®Commercial/St,rpport Recreation Coastal Zone Boundary a f — °,� I it{,I I;Ili 1 II I I ��i1I'I I" III 'd, Ili, .III l lit.i i i�dl I I �iI II I { -„Ili I 't1i II i�i:I II�is �jlil"'ll�l1 l��Iili If i IN�'� "�7 I'll,'Ili I I I1114iiPlllhf 119lllstli ,lppll i I�! 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The Housing Element attempts to provide housing for all 40 economic segments of the community. The element inventories the issues , identifies housing needs and problems, .AP establishes goals and policies and sets forth an action program. The Noise Element identifies noise sources , delineates noise- contours and sets forth a program to reduce noise exposure. The contours indicate 76-70 CNEL levels along Pacific Coast Highway and 65 CNEL along Warner Avenue. The proposed .uo realignment of Edwards Street would increase noise exposure to 65 CNEL in a small portion of Bolsa Chica. The Seismic-Safety Element identifies and evaluates hazards such as se sm c and geologic conditions , flood and fire. Fault zones are identified in Bolsa Chica, as is the flood hazard areas seaward of Pacific Coast Highway. Also •- presented in a land use capability map which considered fault rupture potential , peat deposits , liquefaction potential, 40 beach erosion, and tsunami hazards . The Geotechnical Land Use Capability Map shows four risk zones, IV being the highest geotechnical rick and i the lowest. The majority of the gap falls into Categories II and III , while the Bolsa Chica and Huntington Beach Mesas falls into Category I . The Circulation Element focuses on streets and highways , public transportation, and air transportation. The adopted w Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways is incon- sistent with the County' s Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The City will coordinate with the County for the amendment of the Circulation Element as a result of the Bolsa Chica LCP planning effort. The Recreation Element, adopted in 1984, identifies the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park as a recreation facility which will buffer the urban development along the Huntington Beach mesa and provide pedestrian , equestrian and bike trails. The Trails Implementation Plan was adopted in March 1978. The Master Plan of Bikeways Figure 23) and the Equestrian Trails Concept Plan (Figure 24) within the Trails Imple- mentation Plan show proposed equestrian and bicycle trails crossing Bolsa Chica. Equestrian trails would extend from Central Park along the bluffs to the Pacific Coast Highway, •- and follow the interior boundary of the State Ecological Reserve and the northeast edge of the gap. Bicycle trails A-35 ♦ II ♦♦ I ♦♦ I ♦ I ♦�I ♦ I I • II ♦ � � •••••� • 'OAS! HWY BOLSA CHICA LEGEND LINEAR REGIONAL PARK STUDY BOUNDARY COIMPLETED 00004 PROPOSED _ MASTER PLAN OF HUNTINGTON BEACH BIKEWAYS low' o. figure 23 - �— � - R f.tia rr M ~ � � • l is( :-.i _ t--]� ��: �'A i. M tIIVJ� a )- _ CF-R � I.wtwo.or {./N.1 .1Rv1 • _ X, dmno 'fll�fa�I OW mill ' � I 1 I rr ' Y I L - - - - 4 �\ IJ 1 —t T- • I ! I ~ / — -- DARFILID AVE r ►r HUNTINGTON BEACH EQUESTRIAN TRAILS ,000 tt soo O 1 1 24 are shown following the Wintersburg Channel , Bolsa Chica Road , Edwards Street and Pacific Coast Highway . City of Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program 1 The Coastal Element of the General Plan , serving as the Local Coastal Program , provides the general plan requirements for the City' s Coastal area within the study boundary. The Land _ Use Plan of this Local Coastal Program was adopted in August 1 1980 and most recently amended in August 1981. This Land Use Plan designates Conservation along the bluff edge and Recreation along the bluff top (see Figure 22) . Ellis-Golden West Specific Plan The City is currently in the process of preparing Ellis- Golden West Specific Plan for the area west of Golden West between Ellis and Garfield . This specific plan will modify _ or refine the City' s land use and zoning requirement for this area. Utilities -1 Water supply in the area is supplied by wells and is used mainly for industrial activities . Domestic water supply in the surrounding areas is supplied by the City of Huntington Beach and by deep water wells , owned and operated by the City. MWD of Southern California has an existing right-of- way for a utility corridor within Bolsa Chica , which was -" acquired in connection with a possible sea water desalination project. No desalination project is presently contemplated , but MWD still retains the right-of-way. - The Orange County Sanitation District No. 11 (OCSD) provides / sewage service for most of the area that surrounds Bolsa _ Chica. The district has prepared a facilities master plan for implementation by 1985, which indicates sewer lines running through the southeastern part of Solsa Chica. The sewer line is planned to extend from Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street northerly along Olive Avenue to a proposed pump station at Edwards Street near Central Park and then approximately 2. 5 miles inland along Edwards Street. Two-thirds of the natural gas utilized in the study area by Aminoil is produced on-site at Aminoil Plant No. 11. The remainder is purchased from other oil companies . Electricity A is provided by Southern California Edison. General Telephone provides service for Bolsa Chica and the surrounding areas . 1 A-3 8 - 1 I i APPENDIX B '• SELECTED REFERENCES i City of Huntington Beach, 1982 . "Ellis-Goldenwest Specific Plan. " City of Huntington Beach , 1979. "Huntington Beach General 10 Plan. " City of Huntington Beach , 1981 . "Coastal Element." City of Huntington Beach , 1981. "Final Report on an Economic Feasibility Analysis of Proposed .. Revenue-Producing Uses to • be Located within Huntington Central Park . " j Prepared by Ultra Systems, Inc. County or Orange Environmental Management Agency, 1982. Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan." �• County of Orange Environmental Management Agency , 1977. "Bolsa Chica Regional Park Feasibility Study. County of Orange Environmental Management Agency, 1980 . "Orange j County Recreation Needs and Regional Parks Study." Prepared by PBO&D, Consultants. County of Orange Environmental Management Agency , 1981 . "Bolsa A Chica Draft Environmental Impact Report 81-250 . " County of Orange Environmental Management Agency , 1982 . "Advance Planning Program, Land Use Element ." County of Orange Environmental Management Agency , 1982 . "Amend- ment to Transportation Element . " County of Orange Environmental Management Agency , 1982 . "Master Plan of Riding and Hiking Trails ." EDAW, Inc. , 1979. "Report to Bolsa Chica Study Group." State of California, State Lands Commission, 1981. "Forecasting of Energy Production and Oil and Gas Facility Reldcation in i the Bolsa Chica Area , Orange County ." Prepared for OCEMA. Ultrasystems, Inc. , 1978. "Final Environmental Impact Report • 77-76, Seacliff IV Planned Community Development ." I i I I I i GF :ltPP02-3 A-39 6/4/84 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 2 CRUM COMM, CALVORMIA May 22, 1965 3 On motion of Supervisor Wilder , duly seconded and carried, the 4 following Resolution was adopted$ �. 5 WHEWM# the County of Orange has elected to prepare a Local Coastal Program in accordance with the Public Resources Code= and WHEREAS, Section 30511(b) of the Public Resources code provides for 7 the separate processing of Land Use Plans and Implementing Actions Programs 8 and .. WMRZU, with respect to the Bolas Chica area the Environmental 9 Management Agency has coordinated with appropriate agencies including the City of Huntington Beach and has provided ample opportunities for the interested 10 public to provide convents and input through public workshops and meetings in the *rear and 11 WHEREAS, land use planning for the Bolas Chica area began in 1973 with •r 12 the execution of a Settlement Agreement between the State of California and the Signal Companies ('Signal•) which provided for the potential conveyance of 13 up to 530 acres to the State for the restoration of salt marsh habitat and the development of a public small craft facility; and WHEREAS, the State of California confirmed in Signal title to its • l� ti lands free from regulation for public trust purposes, which purposes included ti.o I wildlife habitat preservation; and V V 16 WHEREAS, the County has previously prepared a Land Use Plan ("LUP") 1; for the Bolas Chic& area, which was approved and adopted by this Board pursuant to Board Resolution No. 82-102 dated January 20, 1982; and • 18 WHEREAS, such LUP was thereupon submitted to the California Coastal .. 19 Commission for certifications and ' 20 WHEREAS, after hearings by the Coastal Commission on April 22, 1982, r. June 18, 1982, July 30, 1982, and August 26, 1982 at which the Commission 21 found substantial issue with the County's LUP; and 22 WHEIM.AS, on November 20, 1982, the Board of Supervisors directed and •� the Environsental Management Agency did withdraw the LUP from Coastal 23 Commission consideration; and 24 WHEREAS, in 1983 a Supplement to the LUP was prepared which clarified Ar and amplified the character and intent of the LUP in response to the Coastal 25 Commission substantial issues determinations and 26 WHEREAS, in December 1983, the LUP and Supplement were authorized for submittal to the Coastal Commission by the Board of Supervisors;- and 27 28 Resolution No. 65-790 Bolas Chica Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan A-41 ter JRGtdb • I IROZR M, in August 1983 Governor Deukmejian signed into law Senate 2 bill 429 (Coastal Act section 32037) authorising the Deoartmant of Fish and Game and the Coastal Conservancy upon petition of the County and any landowner In the Solsa Chico area to prepare a Habitat Conservation Plan (•MCP•) for the31 _1 areal and 41 WMRsAS, such petition was made -and a MCP was prepared by the Department of Fish and Gem, the Coastal Conservancy, the County and S landowners in cooperation with others, including the City of Huntington beach 6 and the Coastal Comimissiont and 1 7 WHEMAS, on July 19, 1984 the board of the Coastal Conservancy adopted the MCP and adopted supplemental information on the Dols& Chica MCP on 8 October 18, 19941 and 9 NMEREAS, the MCP, as supplemented, was forwarded to the Coastal r Commission for its consideration and possible recommendation for incorporation 10 into the County's local coastal program; and r NREMS, the Coastal Commission on November 29, 1984 after 11 consideration of the MCP and the resubmitted 1982 County LOP and Supplement 12 denied the County LOP as submitted, found substantial issue with the MCP and recommended conditional certification of the LOP if codified in accordance 13 with staff suggested modifications; and 14I WMIMAS, the County has now prepared a LOP in accordance with the -- Coastal Commission staff modifications which is presented herewith and contained in the document entitled Solna Chica Local Coastal Program Land Use 15 Plan (LCP/LVP) dated April 1985; and o ° J V _ = 16 AMMO, adoption of the LOP only covers the unincorporated area of s . Soles Chica and does not include other incorporated areas identified in the '0 1 ' MCPt and _ 18 NMEREAS, the County of Orange has adopted General Plan including Land 19 Oat, Transportation, Resources and Recreation Elements; and _ 20 WMREAS, the General Plan Amendment (GPA) to the Land Use, Transportation, Resources and Recreation elements of the General Plan of the _ 21 County of Orange with respect to the bolas Chica Area designated as Community . Profile County Island 5-10 has been proposed; and 22 18MWAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a report by - 23 the Environmental Management Agency entitled 'bolsa Chica Regional Park - A Feasibility study' by Resolution 77-1022 on June 21, 1977; and 24 IIML►REAS, the board of Supervisors also executed Agreement D79-102 25 dated November 27, 1979 between the County of Orange, the Orange County Marbors, beaches and Parks District and the City of Huntington beach providing 26 for cooperative planning and implementation of the bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park; and N • 27 - ® 28 A-42 1 1 1MQRaAa, since 1977 planning for the Solna Chic& Linear Regional Park 2 has been an element of the larger planning activity to produce a Local Coastal • Program for Solsa Chica; and ` 3 M SAXA8, the Orange County Planning Commission has Conducted public 4 bearings on April li, April 30, and May 7, 1915, to receive cawents and consider the WA and the LCP/LOP for the Solna Chic& area; and S IMOMRS, this board has conducted a public bearing on May 22, 1985, to • 6 consider the GPA and the LCP/LOP for the Bolsa Chico areal and ` 7 112rdAS, Section 21080.9 of the Public Resources Code and Title 14 Section IS265 of the California Administrative Code exempt from the California 8 environmental Quality Act (•C O) activities and programs by local •• governments necessary for the preparation, approval and certification of a 9 local coastal program; and 10 NMIMAS• notwithstanding the exemption from CSQk, a final environsental Impact Report 81-250 (•final ZIR 81-2500) was previously 11 prepared concerning Amendment No. 81-1 to the General Plan and this Board has previously certified final BIR 51-250 pursuant to Board Resolution 62-100 f" 12 dated January 20, 1902 as ccmplete and accurate and in compliance with CEQA and the CZQA Guidelines with respect thereto in that it systematically 13 identifies the significant environmental effects of the general plan amendment as well as mitigation measures and alternatives to the project which can avoid `• 14 or significantly reduce such significant effects; and 1S NRERZAS, the land uses proposed by the LCP/LDP are within the spectrum of alternatives addressed by ZIR 81-250; and 16 WIMM S, the Legislature, in Section 30007.5 of the Public Resources .e 17 Code, recognised that Conflicts may occur between one or more policies of the Act declared that OLn carrying out the provisions of (the Coastal Act) such 18 conflicts shall be resolved in a manner which on balance is most protective of significant coastal resources'; and 19 NMRZAS, this section also provided that •broader policies which, for 20 example, served to concentrate development in close proximity to urban and employment centers say be more protective, overall, than specific wildlife 21 habitat and other similar resource policies•; and 22 111MMAS, the state Attorney General's office has advised that the minimum wetland acreage which could be viewed as consistent with the 23 requirements of the Coastal Act is 913.5 acre; and j„ 24 INMWAS, it has been agreed that the 915 acres of wetlands to be provided within the bolsa Chico Area will satisfv the restoration requirements 25 of the Coastal Act set forth in Section 30233 and 30411; and '+! 26 NUPYAS, the inclusion of a small craft harbor, related new navigable ocean entrance system and viaitor-serving tourist recreation/commercial uses 27 in the GPA and LCP/LOP is considered of great importance in providing for coastal access and improving public recreation opportunities; and 28 A-43 • 1 MMMM, the possible inclusion of a navigable connection from the 2 proposed new navigable ocean entrance system to Buntington Barbor in the LCP/WP will provide improved access to the ocean for Buntington Barbour 1 3 boaters, improve tidal flushing in Buntington Barbour, improve bay water quality, facilitate joint harbor patrol coverage and relieve a safety hazard 4 to boaters who most otherwise traverse the current munitions loading area at the Seal teach Naval Weapons Station# and 5 WIMWZU, tourist recreation/commercial and a reasonable amount of - 6 residential and oommercial land uses are found to be appropriate to provide for a balanced community and financial support for the public recreation - 7 facilities and ecological reserve uses included in the GPA and LCP/L11P; and B IMF MNS, the project proponent has submitted an updated Phase I Bolsa Chica public facilities management and financing plan dated October 1985 for 9 Planning Commission and board of Supervisor's approval addressing the solsa 1 Chica Local Coastal Program dated April 1985; 10 WHEREAS, restoration of 915 acres of wetlands and 86 acres of other 11 environmentally sensitive habitat areas in the bolsa Chica area is considered desirable in order to preserve and enhance the biological productivity and 12 diversity of the area# and " 13 WBWZREAS, the restoration of wetlands and other environmentally sensitive habitat areas and establishment of the Linear Regional Park will _ 14 enhance open space and recreational values and provide additional coastal access opportunitiest and 00 1S I WBMREAS, the rerouting of a portion of Pacific Coast Highway within "W 16 the bolas Chica area and the establishment of a cross-gap connector is found : s to be appropriate to provide for the transportation needs of the public under 00 17 the land uses proposed; and 18 1NEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly reviewed and considered the 1 proposed Ork and LCP/LVP and found that the public interest, health, comfort, 19 convenience, safety, order and general welfare will be served and provided for - thereby and recommended its adoption by this Board; 20 MW, TREREFORE, IRE IT RESOLVED that this Board finds: - 21 1. Section 21080.9 of the Public Resources Code exempts the 22 preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Programs from the California _ Environmental Quality Act. 23 2. The bolaa Chica LCP/LOP dated April, 1985 is consistent and 24 conforms with the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act of 1976 in that it - 1 provides for the following (in addition to other policies and programs w 25 described in the LCP/WP)i 2 26 a. In General. N N e 27 1. Restoration of a biologically productive saline, brackish and fresh water wetlands system, development of a public ® 28 A-44 1 I 1 small craft facility, dedication of a linear park, and 2 provision for a maximum of 5,700 dwelling units. 3 2. The development of the Area in a fashion which will preserve, restore, enhance and maintain the biological resources of the Urea while addressing the need for additional recreational opportunities and public access to .. S the sea. 6 3. identification in the Phase 11 Public Facilities Management and financing Plan of specific sources of ' 7 funding for financing public infrastructure improvements with no county tax dollar expenditure other than those 8 funds already allocated for the folea Chica Linear r• Regional Park. � 9 b. Biological Rescurces/Rabitat Management r 10 1. Preservation and maintenance of a 91S acre wetlands 11 system. !� ~ 12 2. Protection of environmentally sensitive habitat area values within the Bolsa chica Area. 13 3. Protection of endangered species and enhancement of their `• 14 it habitats. C. Coastal Access 1. Protection and enhancement of existing shoreline access 16 areas for public use. 1017, 2. Provision of public access to the restored wetlands system I8 in a manner which is consistent with the biological resources/habitat management policies and programs of the ` 19 1':P/'UP' 20 3. Development of scenic overlooks, in conjunction with access ways. 21 4. Provision of access to the ocean shoreline and public 22 recreational areas in conjunction with new residential or commercial development. 23 S. Development of a network of off-road and on-road • r.,24 bicycleways, equestrian trails and pedestrian access linking Huntington Beach Central Park, Bolsa Chica Linear 25 Regional Park, Bolsa Chica Mesa visitor-serving Lfacilities, a public marina, Boles Chica State Beach and f 26 the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. 27 28 v A-45 �r i 1 S. Provision of a new navigable ocean entrance system to A 2 provide new and enhanced recreational access opportunities to the ocean. Provision for a non-navigable ocean 3 entrance remains should a navigable entrance not be approved by the California Coastal Commission. 4 7. Provision of blip launch ramps amps and other small craft S facilities and boating access to all navigable waterways. 6 d. Recreation r, 7 1. Design of public recreation areas to maximize compatible multi-purpose objectives of open space and other land use 8 ; planning. - i 9Ii 2. Provision of appropriate public parking facilities for all recreation and visitor-serving uses. 10 II - 3. Location, design and operation of visitor-serving li establishments to serve the needs of coastal-dependent lll� uses and to serve all income levels. -' 12 �' 4. Design of boating facilities to provide public launch I: 13 ramps and opportunities for non-boating waterfront access _ and recreational uses within public recreation areas. 14 J , S. Linkage of the visitor-serving/public sarina facilities by W. trails and bikeways to the Linear Park, Bolas Chica State o; �S Beach, and other trails. ~ lG nt of a minimum of 1,300 boat slips and 400 dr o 6. Development P Y �; I: boat storage spaces. c 1 i, 18 �� 7. Provision of other visitor-serving facilities including - �l hotels, motels, visitor-serving commercial shopping, 1 9 II restaurants and cafes, waterfront walkways ant] passive II recreational open space, bicycle and hiking trail system 20i connected to an overall transportation trail network. -- Ii 1 21 ( e. Landform I 22 - Maintenance and enhancement of the physiographic character of the Dols& Chica area, including its bluffs and lowland. 23 f. Reology -r 24 Preparation of geotechnical studies to fulfill the seismic 25 safety requirements of the Alquist-Priolo Act and State _ Department of Mines and Geology and to provide appropriate e 26 mitigation measures. N N O 27 r 28 A-46 1 1 I� 9. Drainag*Mood Control • 2 1. Preparation of a drainage plan to address drainage course iW 3 stabilisation, erosion control and effects of all new drainage systme. 4 .r 2. Improvement of the Bast garden Grove-Vintersburg Flood S Control Channel to provide 100-year flood protection, • sediment and water quality control, and compliance with 6 navigation safety requirements. 7 h. Tidal Hydraulics r. 8 1. Location and design of the navigable ocean entrance system • to balance needs for optimum hydraulic functioning of the 9 Was Chiea/Hunting ton Barbour waterway system with those needs related to traffic, coastal access, and beach and 10 boating recreation. 11 2. Design of the ocean entrance channel system to assure continued beach stability and mitigate potential adverse 12 effects on littoral drift. 13 1. Water Quality w 14 I 1. Bstablishment of run-off pollutant standards and programs • which protect water quality and biological resources. 0 1S 2. Development of pollution control measures for all aspects 16 of recreational boatinq activitiess measures to focus on protecting water quality, biological resources, and 17 navigation safety. • 18 3. Monitoring and protection of groundwater quality. y 19 j. Air Quality 20 1. Requirement that proposed land uses be consistent with all existing local, State and Federal air auality laws and 21 regulations. 22 k. Viewshed Management 23 1. Visual linkages of Pacific Coast Highway to trails and other recreation/open space areas. •r 24 2. Design of view corridors and vista points to enhance 25 coastal views. 26 1. Cultural Resources • 27 1. Compliance with Orange County board of Supervisors `r 28 Resolution 77-866 as related to cultural and scientific ® A-47 • r 1 resources to insure that all reasonable and steps proper eps 2 are taken to achieve the preservation of archeological and paleontological remains, or in the alternative, the 3 recovery, identification and analysis, so that their scientific and historical values are preserved. a. Transportation S 1. Design of arterial highways to reasonably accommodate all 6 designated modes of transportation. 7 2. Design of arterial highways to provide for regional and local transportation needs generated by the various types 8 of existing and proposed land uses. 9 3. Location of new arterial highways and collector roadways to meet the circulation needs and access requirements of 10 the LCP/LUP, and provide linkages to adjacent neighborhoods and regional transit facilities. 11 4. Accommodation and encouragement of alternative forms of 12 transportation with an emphasis towards providing public J transportation. 13 n. Public works/Services 14 1. Upgrading of East Garden Grove-Wintersburq Flood Control i 1S Channel to provide 100-year flood protection. 2. Preoaration of detailed hydraulic analysis of the : 16 navigable ocean entrance system and channel to Huntington ;; harbour and the visitor-serving marina complex in o° 17 accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers methodology. 18 o. sneray Facilities 8 19 1. Protection of the productivity of the Dolsa Chica oil 20 operations against significant diminishment by proposed land uses. _ 21 2. Identification of energy facility requirements as a major 22 criterion in the development of the Dols& Chica Phasing Plan. 23 3. Conversion of oil production facilities to wildlife 24 habitat and wetlands as these facilities are Phased out over the long-term. 25 4. Minimisation of impact of activities associated with oil 0 26 field on the restored wetlands system consistent with the Energy Facilities Plan and the biological Resources 27 Management Program and wetlands Restoration Plan. 1 ® 28 A-48 14L • • S. Provision of adequate buffer areas, screening, setbacks 2 and aesthetic treatments to minimize hazards and/or • 1 oonflicts between proposed land ones and major oil .. 3 operations or facilities. 4 V. New Residential/Commercial Development %W s 1. Limitation on the number of dwelling units to 5,700 for • the bolsa Chica LCPIWP Area. low6 2. Compliance of new development with all provisions of the 7 Orange County Mousing Element. y 8 3. Compatibility of new development with the capacity of the • proposed transportation network, public works system and 9 other municipal services. .. 10 4. Location of high-density development in close proximity to transit stops to improve transit system effectiveness. ' 11 - 4. As required by Public Resources Code Section 30007.5, on balance, ~ 12 the provisions of the LCP/LOP are most protective of significant coastal resources. •• 13 S. Valuable social and public benefits will flow from the 14 implementation of the LCP/LOP, which benefits include restoration of a saline, brackish and fresh water wetland system, dedication of a Linear Regional Park, 15 development of public recreational marina and related facilities, and development of the remaining lands in an environmentally sensitive manner and 16 with a combination of uses that will enhance the recreational and housing opportunities of the region. 17 6. The 915 acre wetland system restoration and the dedication of • 18 lands for the linear park offsets the potential adverse environmental impacts of the LCP/LVP which are not otherwise mitigated. 19 7. based on all of the above, and other evidence reviewed by the 20 board the LCP/LOP is consistent with Public Resources Code Section 30233 and �. the other policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act in that: • 21 a. The LCP/LOP provides for restoring a 915 acre saline, brackish 22 and freshwater wetland system in conjunction with the development of a navigable ocean entrance system, boating 23 facility, residential and commercial development; •r' 24 b. The wetlands restoration will enhance the overall biological productivity and diversity and wildlife habitat values of the 25 bolsa Chico Area by providing for a full range of wetland " habitats including tidal, muted tidal, brackish, freshwater S 26 and seasonal flats habitat. •� 27 c. The wetland restoration will protect endangered species and their habitats by enhancing the habitat values of endangered 28 A-49 • 1 species and by providing a buffer to minimize disruption of 2 these species. 3 d. The LCP/LUP will significantly increase recreational _ 1 opportunities in the coastal son* and public access to the sea through the establishment of public boating facilities (including visitor-servinq, tourist recreation/commercial s facilities) , a Linear Regional Park, a bicycle and hiking -- trail system, fishing Jetties and additional parking 6 facilities: 1 7 e. The development of the public boating facility, the visitor- r. serving commercial recreation fs*iiity, and a reasonable 8 amount of residential and commercial land use to provide a funding source to protect, enhance, maintain and restore 915 - 9 acres of wetlands within the Solsa Chica area; and 10 f. The mix of land uses provided in the LCP/LUP is, on balance,most protective of significant coastal resources in light of 11 the Coastal Act policies which encourage the concentration of development in close proximity to urban and employment 12 �I centers. - � 13 W IT YURT1tER RESOLVED, that this board approves the document referenced as the Land Use Plan of the Local Coastal Program for the Solsa - 14 I Chic& Area of the Borth Coast Planning Unit and directs the Environmental Management Agency to transmit same to the California Coastal commission for 15 1 final certification. ! o , I - W nvronmenW IT ER RESOLVED, that the Director of Planning of the : t 1G >� Zital Management Agency is authorized to represent the County at 6p 17 necessary proceedings on the LCp/Lop. _ 18 bE IT TURTHER RESOLVEDs 19 1. The board has considered the proposed GPA, the premises set forth _ above, other information and testimony submitted, including but not limited to 20 the information submitted in connection with the proposed adoption by this board of LCP/LUP for the Solsa Chic& area submitted to this Hoard on May 22, - 21 1995, as well as those set forth above. ! 22 2. The General Plan Amendment includes: 23 a. Amendment of the Land Use Element of the General Pl- - -�f Orange County which includes the following: 24 i. The General Plan Land Use Element Map for the bolsa Chic& 25 areal 2 26 ii. The General Plan Community Profiles Map for the Solsa Chico area= 27 ! e ® 28 A-50 • • '1 iii. The Land use policies and programs set forth in the Bolsa 2 Chica Local Coastal Program/Modified Land Use Plan, dated April, 190S which is hereby adopted as a Land Use Element 3 supplement for the Dolsa Chica area and which is deemed to be part of the policies of the General Plan avplicable to `" 4 the Dols• Chica area. S b. Amendment of the Transportation Element, Master Plan of %, Arterial Nighways of the General Plan of the County of Orange • 6 with respect to the Dols& Chica area; 7 e. Amendment of the Resources Element of the General Plan of the County of Orange with respect to the Soles Chica area; 8 d. Amendment of the Recreation Element of the General Plan of the ..., 9 County of Orange with respect to the Dols& Chica area. 101 3. The Board has reviewed and considered the proposed CPA and finds that upon adoption, it will be consistent with the other portions and elements 11 of the General Plan of the County of Orange and ccrmlies with the requirements for general plans as set forth in Government Code Sections 65302 and f-303. 12 � 4. The Board has reviewed and considered proposed GPA and hereto, 13 �' approves the same subject to the following modifications: 14 ;. a. Delete "unmitigable" from Land Use Plan Policy 23, Paragraph 3, Page II-6, May 21, 1985, Addendum to the Staff Report, as shown i 15 �I on Attachment I. • it b. Add a fourth paragraph to Land Use Plan Policy 24, Page II-7, ►+ 1 G pa y � i May 21, 1985 Addendum to the Staff Report to read as follows: V "The County shall request that the Corps of Engineers conduct �` 18 comprehensive physical modeling on any recommended navigable entrance as part of the Sunset Harbor Study." 19 This is shown on Attachment II. 20 e. Delete references to the Bolsa Chica/Garfield Connector as a 21 primary arterial and identify it as a Viewscape Scenic Secondary ~ Roadway, in Land Use Policy 81, Page II-15, May 21, 1985 22 Addendum to the Staff Report. Revise the language as shown on Attachment III. •. 23 d. Amend the Transportation Element, Master Plan of Arterial Highways 24 and Scenic Highway Component of the General Plan of the County of Orange with respect to the Bolsa Chica area to incorporate changes else 25 in Policy 81 which identifies the Bolas Chica/Garfield Connector • as a Viewscape Scenic Secondary Roadway no more than 90 feet 26 in width. INN e27 / • 28 w A-51 w I S. This Hoard hereby authorizes and directs the Director of the Environmental Management Agency to make technical, conforming and correcting revisions of the _ 2 supplemental Bolsa Chica area policies included in the General Plan Amendment and to incorporate said policies into the Land use, Transportation, Resources and ! 3 Recreation Elements of the General Plan. 4 RE IT lUR=R RE8OLVED that the County shall request that the Corps of Engineers conduct comprehensive physical modeling on any recomsiended navigable entrance as part 5 of the Sunset Harbor Study. 6 ME IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board adopts the Dols& Chica Linear Regional Park boundary Study dated April 1995 as the guidance document for.acquisition and 7 development of the proposed park. 8 I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board approves the Phase I Dols& Chic& Public Facilities Management and Finance Plan dated October 1984. ! 9 ME IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board finds the Phase I Bolsa Chica Public 10 Facilities Management and Finance Plan dated October 1984 is satisfactory as a detailed-- outline of potential costs, management responsibilities and financing options and that 11 it carries out the intent of Board of Supervisors Resolution 81-479, Section 4. 12 / 13 / 14 / w« 15 / � O w O V • 16 AYES: SUPERVISORS HARRIETT M. WIEDER, BRUCE NESTANDE, ROGER R. STANTON, s i 17 RALPH B. CLARK, THOMAS F. RILEY -- �o 18 NOES: SUPERVISORS NONE 19 ABSENT: SUPERVISORS NONE 20 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) as. 21 COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ! 22 I, LINDA D. ROBERTS, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California, hereby certify that the above and foregoing 23 Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the said Board at a regular meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of may 24 19jLj_, and passed by a unanimous vote of said Board. - ! 25 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 22nd _ day of May , 1985 . 26 N 0 27 LINDA D. ROBRRTS ® 28 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California A-52 r) He, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INTERzDEPARTMENT COMMU TI N ��A� u v HU"NGTONBEACH CITY OF HUNTINGION SEACH AOi�iNIST�RATiVE OFFICE To Charles W. Thompson m James W. Palin, Director City Administrator Development Services Subject LINEAR PARK Date March 20, 1986 CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY / oiv 3/-y/K _ spat - Attached for the information of the City Council are some materials regarding the proposed linear park boundary. They are: 1. Conservation and Open Space Plan from the Huntington Beach General Plan. 2. Matrix comparing various features of the alternative boundaries being considered including cost aspects . 3. Proposed boundaries encompassing 124.5, 132 and 148 acres. Staff has continued to negotiate with the property owner in house and on the site, and they have indicated they would be ready to move forward on a land banking shceme if they are in agreement with the adopted conceptual boundary. JWP:JAF: jr ( 4490d) i ti% # b • * IFIs •� • if * w O� # * # * IF Is Is X. 1 C RM-36G LEGEND Fib 2-3 i PL4N l BCC QLIFORNIA PIANNIN*DEPARTMEf1 Resource Preserve 0 Resource Production OPEN SPACE AND ® scenic l°r"°or 0 Open Space Development CONSERVATION PLAN 350 i�WIDERecreation Area Open Space Plan Area AMENDED DECEMBER lssl 3�.� �,�.,•...^ Neighborhood Park (No.Indicates Priority) Water area Sphere of Influence a �i G II II BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK PROPOSAL A PROP03.1L B PROPOSAL C PROPOSAL D • PROPOSAL E H.3. CO. COUNTY STAFF PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL a . A. Trail Acreage (Assume 150 foot wide 29 trail easement from Central Park to 29 29 29 29 i State Beach B. Acreage for staging and view areas 0.5 12 10 47 24 C. Acreage not suitable for park use 45 due to topography, drainage and 45 45 45 45 setback from the bluff faces D. Acreage for the Cross Gap Connector 2 3 2.5 9 3 I E. Acreage in oil production including 36 .5 d3. 38 51 47 buffer areas ( TOTAL ACREAGE WITHIN THE PARK 113 AC 132 AC 124.5 AC 181 AC 148 Net acreage available in the short •31.5 44 41.5 85 60 term (Total acreage - C - E + D) Net acreage available in the long 66 84 77 127 100 term (Total acreage - C - D ) Cost estimate for land acquisition 2 8 0 20.3 - 33.9 0 million million 8' 0 million f (NOTE: The County proposes 4.6 acres of grassland ESHA an top of the bluff. Grassland ESHA's are compatible with human recreational uses. Neither Staff not the Planning Commission endorse the inclusion of ESFIAs within the linear park if they are not compatible with human use 3-17-86 K° •3-18-86 I':i I .j BOLSA CHICA LINEA PARK FINANCING AND ACQUISITION SCENARIO Landowners within the Bolsa Chica Linear Park include Signal, the Huntington Beach Company, Southern California Edison Company and the City of Huntington Beach. All parcels owned by Signal within the park will be dedicated for park use to implement the Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP. Signal owns parcels 3, 8, 9 and 10 . The Huntington Beach Company owns parcels 2, 4, 5, 6 and 11 within the park . The Company may agree to dedicate 39.1 acres of land to the City for the Linear Park. The park acreage would be "land banked" and used as credit toward future park and recreation dedications the Company would incur as they developed various landholdings within the City. Any additional Huntington Beach Company land, over and above the 39.1 acres, which is included within the park boundaries would have to be purchased by the County. Staff estimates the value of the bluff top land to be approximately $350,000 per acre. * The County proposal of a 132 acre park would include approximately 47 .3 acres of Huntington Beach Company land. Assuming the Company dedicates 39.1 acres , the County would need to acquire 8 . 2 acres . Acquisition costs are estimated to be 2.8 million dollars . The Planning Commission proposal of a 181 acre linear park may include up to 97 acres of Huntington Beach Company land. Assuming that the Company would dedicate 39. 1 acres of land, acquisition cost for the remaining 58 acres of land owned by the Huntington Beach Company is estimated to be 20. 3 million dollars . However, because the Company does not endorse a park of this size, they may not wish to participate in a land banking program. Acquisition costs for all Huntington Beach Company land within the park would then be increased to 33.9 million dollars . An alternate park configuration totaling 148 acres was presented to the City Council on March 17, 1986 . A park of this size may include up to 63 acres of Huntington Beach Company land. If the Company were to dedicate 39 acres to the City, the County would need to purchase 24 acres at a cost of 8 .4 million dollars . However, if the Company did not wish to participate, the land acquisition cost for the 148 acre park would then be 22 million dollars . The County of Orange has set aside 1.7 million dollars for acquisition and development of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park . * An estimate of $300, 000 to $375, 000 per acre was provided by the City's real property division. ,a Id , •�a��raa � � til O O lb of if Ile /S� } u 1� 1 , oa ma N CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ' HINTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION VA) 3` 7�� v� HUNTINGTON BEACH To Charles W. Thompson om '0James W. Palin , Director City Administrator 9 Development Services Subject PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY OF to March 11, 1986 THE BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK Planning efforts for the Bolsa Chica Linear Park have been on-going between the City and the County since June 1977 . In 1985, the County proposed a conceptual boundary for the linear park which included 132 acres . The County was unable to set a precise eastern boundary for parcels 2 , 4 and 5, all of which are owned by the Huntington Beach Company. They requested that the City review and establish a conceptual boundary of the linear park so that they could proceed with the preparation of the General Development Plan for the park . After meeting with representatives of the Huntington Beach. Company, touring the site and analyzing topographic maps, City staff developed a conceptual boundary for the park which included approximately 121 acres of land. Staff presented the proposed conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park to the Planning Commission at a previously requested public hearing on February 19, 1986 . The Planning Commission requested that a meeting be held with representatives of the Commission, City Staff, Orange County EMA, Huntington Beach Company and Amigos de Bolsa Chica to take additional public input and to answer some of the questions raised at the February 19th . public hearing . This meeting was held on February 24 , 1986 . The conceptual boundary of the linear park was again presented to the Planning Commission on March 4, 1986 . A sub-committee of the Planning Commission presented an alternative resolution which was adopted by the Planning Commission later that evening. The Commission did not have a map which accurately depicted the boundary they were proposing, however, the resolution which was adopted set forth the requirements for the linear park boundary. Key to this resolution is the requirement that the Bolsa Chica Linear Park conceptual boundary establish a minimum of 85 acres of land suitable and directly available for human recreational uses . Staff has analyzed the requirements for the linear park boundary set forth in the Planning Commission 's resolution, and prepared a map which illustrates the boundary endorsed by the Planning Commission . p E 0E' U1E f1 ,11 MAR CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY OF THE BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK Page Two Staff would like to bring this map back to the Planning Commission on their March 18, 1986 meeting so the Commission may verify their recommendation . Development Services is providing you with this background information which you may wish to discuss with the Council at their meeting on March 17 , 1986 . The Council may wish to take one of the following actions: 1 . Call for a public hearing to be held at their next scheduled meeting on April 7, 1986. 2 . Take action to adopt a conceptual linear park boundary. (A public hearing is not legally required for this item. A negative declaration for this item has previously been posted . ) The linear park boundary adopted by the Council may be staff 's proposal , County's proposal , Planning Commission 's proposal or any other configuration that the Council may prefer to see. Attached to this memo please find several reports which set forth much of the background history of the linear park . The attachments include : Planning Commission Resolution 1255 with conceptual linear park boundary, 1979 Linear Park Planning Goals Staff report dated February 19, 1986 Staff report dated March 4, 1986 Planning Commission Resolution 1353 prepared by staff Alternate Planning Commission Resolution 1353 , adopted by Planning Commission on March 4 , 1986 JWP:GO:kla ( 4416d ) RESOLUTION NO.1255 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DETERMINING THAT THE PROPOSED BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, the County of Orange is in the process of determining if Bolsa Chica Regional Park, a portion of which is in the City of Huntington Beach, should be a project of the County of Orange, Harbors, Beaches and Parks District; and WHEREAS, the Huntington Beach City Council, on September 17, 1979, approved an agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the County of Orange establishing responsibility for cooperative planning of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park, and WHEREAS, a determination as to conformance with the adopted General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach has been requested. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Com- mission of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby find that the Bolsa Chica Regional Park is in conformance with the City' s General Plan. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach on the 18th day of December, 1979, by the following roll call vote: AYES : Winchell, Kenefick, Stern, Bazil, Greer, Shea, Bauer NOES : None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: ?mef W. Palin, Secretary Robert D. Bazil, Chairman OAl 1-3 y i 4f't� •�� ! � ;� cam. �' � � • ,. - t \ t:F k.• C , '�. �. I err �+1t XlZ AM Vs N flop A -r.�r•n.vpl� �41ii of 0 i•0.,p o � , eo ,. •►�_ .. • o • e 0 o e o .I �� •1� / oCPUe n e e •°e o •o a t=i p o• •° o oe o0 a •• o ° o 09 • 4 ° 00 er o 0 0 e • ). NY a oe•Z�h]• ••� e �� 09 °o no • ° oe e ° 0 °° 0o M f r �� o •de o p • h o 0 1bM • •nay 000 . M •• o � °o 000 0 \ l N \ 660,o• 0 •• • •o 00 0 00 \ \� e • • o 0 0 0 0 0 0 dry • i I i •° a �l • • o o or i ♦ / i o • • • o /� o 0 0 ^ \ � 1 �n9 a �7.• • r • �'••j,• o 0 0 0 , • y a �,• M, o 0 0 \ eo • ooe000 Z� ` 0 q�I'M� o• a oo ,, r. � \/��. PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS Based upon the June 1977 feasibility study and planning coordination with the City of Huntington Beach , the following were established as the planning goals for the Linear Regional Park . A. To provide relief to and shape the future urban environment in the adjacent Bolsa Chica Gap and Huntington Beach Mesa pursuant to Policy A-1 of the adopted County Master ?lan of Regional Parks. B. To provide a corridor along the Huntington Beach Mesa within which trails for pedestrians , equestrians and bicyclists can be located . C. To provide connections between Huntington Beach Central ?ark , and Bolsa Chica State Beach for pedestrians and bicyclists. D. To provide connections for equestrians using the trails and auxiliary facilities established in or adjacent to Huntington Central Park . E. To a'-low for arterial highways in the area consistent with the County and City Master Plans of Arterial Highways . F. To provide a staging area on the west side of Edwards Street , opposite Huntington Central Park , for pedestrian , bicyclist and equestrian access to the Linear Regional Park . G . To relate the Linear Park to Huntington Central Park so as to enhance the potential for the functional utility , operation and maintenance efficiency of each . H. To provide appropriate buffer areas between park activity areas and the State Department of Fish and Game Ecological Reserve , oil extraction operations and existing and proposed urban development including roadways . I . To protect and preserve the bluff edges and bluff faces from further erosion and defacement. J. To provide appropriate corridor support facilities , such as parking , overlooks , vista points , rest stops , picnic areas and concession and service points. K . To minimize grading except for the grading necessary for the arterial roads. It is recognized that existing oil extraction and related uses of the study area pose major constraints on potential -4- LINEAR PARK PLANNING GOALS (prepared by the County of Orange) srAf f huntington beach development services department -REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Development Services DATE: February 19, 1986 SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY OF THE BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: Huntington Beach Mesa bluffs between Huntington Central Park and Bolsa Chica State Beach REQUEST: To adopt the proposed staff conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park ACREAGE: approximately 121 acres 1 . 0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Recommend the City Council adopt the conceptual boundary of the Linear Park as proposed by staff. 2. 0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Planning efforts for the Bolsa Chica Linear Park have been on-going between the City and County since June 1977. Previously, the Planning Commissioners received a copy of a report entitled, "The Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park Boundary Study" prepared by the Orange County Environmental Management Agency. This document set forth the goals and objectives of the linear park and inventoried each of the twelve parcels of land which will eventually become the linear park . The County did not have a precise boundary for parcels 2, 4 and 5, owned by the Huntington Beach Company. The County requested that the City aid them in establishing the park boundary for these areas . After meeting with representatives of the Huntington Beach Company, touring the site and analyzing topographic maps, staff developed a "Conceptual Boundary" for the linear park. (This boundary is shown on the map which is attached to the Resolution accompanying this staff report. ) Factors which influenced the location of the proposed conceptual boundary included • Adequate width of the park on top of the bluff to accommodate a minimum of two recreational trails ( 4% grade for trails desired) A-FM-23A • Buffer areas surrounding each oil operation • Inclusion of areas which offer scenic vista points which overlooking the Bolsa Chica • Inclusion of large, relatively flat areas which may be suitable for parking or staging facilities • Adequate setbacks from the bluff faces The linear park, as proposed by staff, encompasses approximately 120 acres of land. The Huntington Beach Company owns approximately 35 acres within the park, Signal Oil owns approximately 60 acres, the City of Huntington Beach owns approximately 35 acres, and the Southern California Edison Company owns approximately 1 acre. Staff 's boundary was approved by the Community Services Commission on January 8, 1986. The linear park boundary was scheduled as a discussion item on the Commission's January 22, 1986 agenda. At this time, the Commission requested that a joint study session and field tour be held with members of the Commission, City Council and other interested parties . These meetings were held on February 4 and 5 , 1986. The County of Orange has recently hired a consulting firm to prepare a General Development Plan for the linear park . An advisory group will be formed to assist the consultant in the preparation of this plan. During this phase the precise location, type and width of trails will be established as well as the location of additional facilities such as parking areas, staging areas, view overlooks and grade-separated trail crossings. The consultant must have a conceptual boundary for the entire linear park in order to accomplish this task. The boundary is considered "conceptual" at this time, recognizing that in-depth study by the consultant during the preparation of the General Development Plan may require the boundary to be slightly modified. The California Government Code, Section 65402, provides in part that no real property shall be acquired by dedication or otherwise for park or other public purposes until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition have been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as to conformity with the General Plan . In adopting the attached resolution the Planning Commission finds the adoption of the conceptual linear park boundary to be in conformance with the City's General Plan. 3. 0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt the Conceptual Linear Park boundary as proposed by staff. Staff Report - 2/19/86 -2- (4243d) ATTACHMENTS; 1 . Resolution 1353 2. / Map of Conceptual Linear Park Boundary JWP k 1 a Staff Report - 2/19/86 -3- (4243d) RESOLUTION NO. 1353 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY FOR THE BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors executed agreement 0979-102 dated November 27 , 1979, between the County of Orange, the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks District and the City of Huntington Beach, providing for cooperative planning and implementation of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park ; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Boundary Study dated April 1985, as the guidance document for acquisition and development of the proposed park; and WHEREAS, a General Development Plan for the park will be prepared by the County of Orange to address the specific siting and layout of park facilities; and WHEREAS, an Advisory Committee will be formed to assist the County in the preparation of the General Development for the park; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held in the City of Huntington Beach on February 19 , 1986 to allow for public testimony on the issues relating to the proposed conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will enhance open space and recreational values within the community; and WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will provide for the maintenance and enhancement of the physiographic character of the bluff areas and serve as a transition area from open space to development; and WHEREAS, the proposed conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will include adequate width on top of the bluff to accommodate a minimum of two recreational trails , will allow for buffer areas surrounding oil operations, will include areas which offer scenic vista points and flat areas suitable for parking and staging facilities and will incorporate adequate setbacks from the bluff faces; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of such property is in conformance with the Open Space Element of the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends that the - City Council adopt the Conceptual Boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park as shown on the attached map. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach , California, on the 19th . day of February, 1986, by the following roll call vote; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: James W. Palin, Secretary Tom Livengoo , Chairman (4243d ) �O n •- o > Z t4 + v . to to tl J � ,� � w� •h/ r soo lit 00 IT INN-d L� (�; � � ' .� �i _ , , • ` � .?� >�. �/� �;� i •`� , 'f• ter.`. V •.��.. • .A V -L / I • PLANNING CONS I DE W&NS r .. _ ..____ _____•__ Based upon the June 1977 feasibility study and planning coordination with the City of Huntington Beach , the following were established as the planning goals for the Linear Regional -Pack .- A. To provide relief to and shape the future urban . environment in the adjacent B61sa Chica Gap and _ Huntington Beach Mesa pursuant to Policy A-1 of the adopted County Mastet ?lan of Regional Parks . 8. To provide a corridor along the Huntington Beach Mesa within which trails for pedestrians , equestrians and bicyclists can be located. - C. To provide connections between Huntington Beach Central Park , and Bolsa Chica State Beach for pedestrians and bicyclists. D. To provide connections for equestrians using the trails and auxiliary facilities established in or adjacent to Huntington Central Park. E. To allow for arterial highways in the area consistent with the County and City Master Plans of Arterial F ighwa ys . F. To provide a staging area on the west side of Edwards Street, opposite Huntington Central Park , For pedestrian , bicyclist and equestrian access to the Linear Regional Park . G. To relate the Linear Park to Huntington Central Park 30 as to enhance the potential for the functional utility , operation and maintenance efficiency of each . H. To provide appropriate buffer areas between park activity areas and the State Department of Fish and Game Ecological Reserve , oil extraction operations and existing and proposed urban development including roadways . I. To protect and preserve the bluff edges and bluff faces from further erosion and defacement. J. To provide appropriate corridor support facilities , such as parking , overlooks, vista points, rest stops , picnic areas and concession and service points. K . To minimize grading except for the grading necessary for the arterial roads. It is recognized that existing oil extraction *and related uses of the study area pose major constraints on potential -4- LINEAR PARK PLANNING GOALS : huntington beach development services department STAf f EPOR TO: Planning Commission FROM: Development Services DATE: March 4 , 1986 SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY OF THE BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK APPLICANT: City of Huntington Beach LOCATION: Huntington Beach Mesa bluffs between Huntington Central Park and Bolsa Chica State Beach REQUEST: To adopt the proposed staff conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park ACREAGE: Approximately 121 acres 1 .0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Adopt the attached resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park as proposed by staff. 2 .0 GENERAL INFORMATION: Staff presented the proposed conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park to the Planning Commission at a public hearing on February 19 , 1986 . The Planning Commission requested that a meeting be held with representatives of the Commission, City Staff, Orange County EMA, Huntington Beach Company and Amigos de Bolsa Chica. This meeting was held on February 24, 1986. The following key issues were discussed during that meeting: PLANNING COALS: Staff reviewed the planninq goals for the Linear Park as stated in the County 's Bolsa Chica Linear Park Boundary Study prepared in 1985 . These goals are included as an attachment to this staff report . HUNTINGTON BEACH OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION PLAN: The Open Space and Conservation Plan designates a corridor on top of the Mesa bluffs as a scenic corridor . A scenic corridor is defined ,are► C- 1 A-FM-23A as a linear area protected from_ disharmonious development or preserved in a natural state. The corridor may include scenic roadways and open space greenbelts . A copy of the Open Space and Conservation Plan is attached to this report . PLANNING COMMISSION' S POSITION - 1979 : In 1979 the Planning Commission passed Resolution 1255 determining that the proposed Bolsa Chica Linear Park was in conformance with the City 's General Plan. Attached to this resolution was an exhibit illustrating a conceptual park boundary. In 1979, the conceptual boundary shown was smaller in size than the 120 acre linear currently proposed by staff. The resolution and map are attached to this staff report. PREVIOUS PLANNING STUDIES PREPARED BY ORANGE COUNTY EMA: Ron Tippets, Chief Open Space Planner for Orange County EMA, presented a historical summary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park . In the late 19701s, when planning for the Bolsa Chica began, the park was envisioned in a horseshoe-shaped configuration running along the Huntington Mesa bluffs , the north side of the Bolsa Chica and along the Bolsa Mesa blufs . Early plans indicated approximately 315 acres of wetlands to be restored. As planning efforts continued into the 1980 's the wetland acreage was increased from 400 to 600 acres . Expansion of the wetlands took away acreage from the linear park . Over the years various studies have shown the park size as ranging from 70 to 194 acres . In 1982, the County prepared a parcel study which depicted a series of five alternatives for the configuration of the linear park . The alternative with the greatest acreage had a western boundary at the zero contour line in the Bolsa Chica and an eastern boundary along a proposed alignment of Edwards and 38th. Street . From 1982-1985, the County and Coastal Commission hammered out the Bolsa Chica LCP. The plan certified in 1985 included 915 acres of wetlands . The acreage and location of the wetlands in Bolsa Chica has had a definite influence on the size and configuration of the linear park . PARK WIDTH ON TOP OF THE BLUFF Staff pointed to two areas within the proposed conceptual boundary of the linear park where the width of the park became quite narrow (20 feet ) due to severe man-made or natural constraints . One area is located at the northwest corner of the Edison Substation (Parcel 12) . Another narrow area is located .on Parcel 7 where the trail must pass between Seapoint Avenue and a drainage culvert . During the preparation of the General Development Plan the County's consultant will focus in on these areas and attempt to alleviate the narrow condition. Staff Report - 314186 -2- (4317d) Outside of these two isolated areas, the width of the linear park on top of the bluff ranges from 100-150 feet. ( In comparison, Beach Boulevard is 120 feet wide. ) Staff strongly feels that this width is generous enough to accommodate the proposed trails, scenic overlooks and staging areas as well as provide protection of the bluff faces. POSITION OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH COMPANY The Huntington Beach Company proposed a conceptual boundary of the linear park which included approximately 113 acres of land. After numerous meetings with staff, the Huntington 'Beach Company now supports the larger park as proposed by staff. A letter stating the company's position is attached to this staff report. 3 .0 SUGGESTED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 1255 recommending the City Council adopt the Conceptual Linear Park Boundary as proposed. ATTACHMENTS: 1 . Planning Commission Resolution 1353 2. Map of proposed Conceptual Linear Park Boundary 3. Linear Park Planning Goals 4 . City of Huntington Beach Open Space and Conservation Plan 5 . Planning Commission Resolution 1255 with Conceptual Linear Park Boundary, 1979 6 . Letter from the Huntington Beach Company dated February 25, 1986 7. Staff Report dated February 19, 1986 JWP:Wk1a Staff Report - 3/4/86 -3- (4317d) RESOLUTION NO. 1353 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY FOR THE BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors executed agreement 0979-102 dated November 27, 1979, between the County of Orange, the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks District and the City of Huntington Beach , providing for cooperative planning and implementation of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Boundary Study dated April 1985, as the guidance document for acquisition and development of the proposed park; and WHEREAS, a General Development Plan for the park will be prepared by the County of Orange to address the specific siting and layout of park facilities; and WHEREAS, the Genral Development Plan will maximize the recreational potential of land within the park boundary; and WHEREAS, an Advisory Committee, including members of the Huntington Beach City Council, Planning Commission, Community Services Commission and other interested bodies, will be formed to assist the County in the preparation of the General Development Plan for the park ; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held in the City of Huntington Beach on February 19, 1986 to allow for public testimony on the issues relating to the proposed conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park; and WHEREAS, the establishment of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will enhance open space and recreational values within the community; and WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will provide for the maintenance and enhancement of the physiographic character of the bluff areas and serve as a transition area from open space to development; and WHEREAS, the proposed conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will include adequate width on top of the bluff to accommodate a minimum of two recreational trails, will allow for buffer areas surrounding oil operations, will include areas which offer scenic vista points and flat areas suitable for parking and staging facilities and will incorporate adequate setbacks from the bluff faces; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of such property is in conformance with the Open Space Element of the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the Conceptual Boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park as shown on the attached map. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach , California, on the 19th . day of February, 1986 , by the following roll call vote; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: James W. Palin, Secretary Tom Livengood, Chairman (4243d ) ��—fir/ I •� % ) ,' �• � ,`'• /�� r ` 4 I �,'f J'►-�,.'•�." ,�► l s + ` �«� .' I'� � � h�,, -V � . �� ' �• - � tit �'i • F-A 'Y" ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTION NO. 1353 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A CONCEPTUAL BOUNDARY FOR THE BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARR WHEREAS, District 2 of the County of Orange has no regional park; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors executed agreement 0979-102 dated November 27, 1979, between the County of Orange, the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks District and the City of Huntington Beach, providing for cooperative planning and implementation of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park ; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Boundary Study dated April 1985 , as the guidance document for acquisition and development of the proposed park; and WHEREAS, the City of Huntington Beach established Bolsa Chica Linear Park planning goals in 1977 as set forth on the attached sheet; and WHEREAS, a General Development Plan for the park will be prepared by the County of Orange to address the specific siting and layout of park facilities; and WHEREAS, the General Development Plan will maximize the recreational potential of land within the park boundary; and WHEREAS, an Advisory Committee, including members of the Huntington Beach City Council, Planning Commission, Community Services Commission and other interested bodies , will be formed to assist the County in the preparation of the General Development Plan for the park; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held in the City of Huntington Beach on February 19, 1986 to allow for public testimony on the issues relating to the proposed conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park; and WHEREAS, the public testimony received endorsed a linear park of a size which would provide more acreage for human recreational uses than the current City staff proposed approximately one hundred twenty acre or the current County staff proposed approximately one hundred thirty acre park; and WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will provide for the maintenance, enhancement and protection of the physiographic character of the bluff areas and serve as a transition area from open space to development; and WHEREAS, the local connector streets along the entire eastern boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park (Seaview, Edwards and/or others ) will be a buffer between urban development and park areas, will provide public access to the park , and will be public view corridors; and WHEREAS, the precise plan of street alignment for the cross-gap connector street, currently Garfield, and the local connector streets , currently Seaview and Edwards , will be adopted by the City of Huntington Beach in the earliest stages of planning due to their tremendous impact on the development of the park ; and WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Conceptual Boundary will establish a minimum usable width of one hundred fifty feet in order to provide adequate recreational trails throughout the full length of the park; and WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will include many areas which will not be suitable for human recreational uses and will not be included as acreage designated as such, including, but not limited to oil-related facilities, appropriate buffer areas surrounding oil facilities , urban development, and environmental reserves, natural and man-made drainage areas, arterial street and oil service roads, bluff faces , adequate setbacks from the bluff faces , steeply-sloped areas, and, environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHAS) ; and WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Conceptual Boundary will establish a minimum of eighty-five acres suitable and directly available for human recreational uses including scenic vista points , blufftop recreational trails of adequate width for equestrian, bicycle, and pedestrian uses, flat areas for parking and staging facilities, coastal resource interpretation center, and appropriate support facilities; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of such property is in conformance with the Open Space Element of the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the Conceptual Boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park as shown on the attached map which reflects consideration of all the above. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, California, on the 19th. day of February, 1986 , by the following roll call vote; AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: James W. Palin, Secretary Tom Livengood, Chairman (4243d) Staff Report - 2/19/86 -2- (4243d ) ' t • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ATION Date April 26, 1985 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administrator Prepared by: James W. Palin, Director, Development Services/ Subject: BOLSA CHICA LAND USE PLAN AND LINEAR REGIONAL PARK BOUNDARY STUDY Consistent with Council Policy? D4 Yes [ ] New Policy or Exception Statement of Issue, Recommendation, Analysis, Funding Source, Alternative Actions,Attachments: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: On April 22, 1985, the City Council adjourned to a study session on May 6, to discuss the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan and Linear Regional Park Study. Both the plan and the study are scheduled before the Orange County Planning Commission on April 30 and the Orange County Board of Supervisors on May 15. It is being proposed by the County Environmental Management Agency (EMA) staff that the Planning Commission continue this item until May 7. EMA staff has been working deligently with the City staff and interested parties to obtain input into these documents. The Bolsa Chica Advisory Committee has also been involved in providing recommendations to the County at their April 4 and April 25 meetings. Another meeting is scheduled for May 2 to provide additional input prior to the final Planning Commission hearing and Board of Supervisors hearing. The County proposes to resubmit the modified Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan to the Coastal Commission on- May 29. To be eligible for an administrative check off, it is critical that they meet this deadline in order to adhere to the six month time constraint for complying with the Coastal Commission's modifications. The County staff has determined that they have substantially complied with the Commission's modifications. RECOMMENDATION: Review the issues concerning the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan and the Linear Park Boundary Study. Adopt the attached resolutions taking a position on the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan and the Solsa Chica Linear Regional Park Boundary Study. ANALYSIS: On June 18, 1984 the City Council adopted a Resolution No. 5391 identifying certain issues of concern regarding the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan. On November 29, 1984, the Coastal Commission denied the r Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan with suggested modifications for approval . The County has been working on making certain modifications to the Land Use Plan to address concerns of the City, Coastal Commission, Coastal Conservancy, CARP, the Advisory Committee and other interested parties. City staff has identified issues of concern to the City. They consist of the following: 1. Circulation a. Connections of Talbert Avenue and Graham Street to the cross gap connector. b. The alignment of Warner Avenue to maintain access for the Warner Avenue Fire Station. c. The precise location, width and alignment of the cross gap connector . d. The alignment of the It T it intersection at the cross gap connector and the Pacific Coast Highway connector in order to encourage through traffic off of Bolsa Chica onto the Pacific Coast Highway reroute. e. Penetration of through traffic into existing city arterial systems. f. Existing local street system to be accommodated by providing for similar adjoining land uses and for adequate neighborhood circulation. 2. Service Delivery a. Planned circulation for the area needs to maintain access for the Warner Avenue Fire Station or provide for an alternate site if such access is not feasible or desirable. b. Consideration should be given to service of the proposed development with water supply and sanitation facilities in order to minimize costs and ongoing maintenance requirements. C. Due regard for cost-benefit ratios is fundamental to this development. 3. Ocean Access There are three primary concerns regarding the proposed ocean access which need to be addressed. They are: safety, preservation of the beach, and ongoing maintenance costs. Stronger language needs to be incorporated into the Land Use Plan to provide the necessary safeguards in order to assure that there will be no detrimental impact on the City's beach. RCA - April 26, 1985 -2- (2343d) y 4 . Huntington Harbor Connection A provision for a navigable Huntington Harbor connection is to be analyzed for inclusion in the Land Use Plan. The navigable connection must be the least environmentally damaging channel feasible. After the Coastal Commission approves the County's Land Use Plan there will be a unique interim step which was devised for the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan. This step is referred to as the Land Use Plan Confirmation Report. It will be after the completion and approval of this interim step that the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan will be deemed certified by the Coastal Commission. After the certification the Implementation Action Program will be developed. This will include zoning regulations and ordinances, a Feature Plan with detail and subarea plans. The Program will also delineate the scoping process for coordinating multiple levels of government involvement, program environmental impact documents, and eliciting public participation. It will be at the Confirmation Report step and the Implementation Action Program where a number of the issues mentioned above will be resolved. However, it is important at this time that the City go on record delineating its concerns. In conjunction with the modified Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan, the County is also submitting to the County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park Boundary Study. The study includes properties both within the County's jurisdiction under the Local Coastal Program area and within the City of Huntington Beach. It identifies the established boundary within the County's LCP area and the preferred boundary on the upland Huntington Mesa within the City's jurisdication. The proposed Linear Park will consist of 132 acres owned by Signal Corporation, Bolsa Corporation, Huntington Beach Company and the City of Huntington Beach. It would serve to link Central Park to the beach by a series of bike, pedestrian and equestrian trails. Vista points will be provided along with other passive activities. There are certain constraints within the proposed boundaries, including petroleum producing facilities, natural gas processing plant, topographic features and the requirement by the Coastal Commission for environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHA) . The development of ESHA's would serve, in part, as mitigation measures for development of the Bolsa Chica. The County has been coordinating with the City in establishing the proposed boundary and a program for land acquisition options in the study. City staff has had an opportunity to comment on the draft document and to have these comments incorporated into this study. There are still a few issues that the City needs to take a position on: RCA - April 26, 1985 -3- (2343d ) 1 . That the County actively pursue acquisition of property within the park boundary. To date the City, through park dedications, has acquired 23. 7 acres. The County presently has $2 million allocated for acquisition and development . They have held in abeyance acquisition activity until such time as the Coastal Commission took action on the Land Use Plan. 2. Assurance needs to be made that the $2 million allocated for park acquisition and development be preserved for such activities and not reallocated for other purposes. 3. It is not to be assumed that all of the acquisition of park land within the City will be through dedications. It may be necessary to purchase some of the property. 4. The amount of park acreage allocated to environmentally sensitive areas (ESHA) and the design of the ESHA's shall not inhibit the development and use of a functional linear park. These passive areas should be designed in such a manner as to be an asset to the park system. ESHA designation shall only be assigned to areas within the County's jurisdiction. Any area within the City of Huntington Beach that might be considered for an ESHA should be purchased by the County. The attached resolution identifies the City's concerns regarding the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park Boundary Study. FUNDING SOURCE: None needed. ALTERNATIVES: Do not adopt the resolutions for the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan and Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park Boundary Study. The City thus would have no official position on the Land Use Plan resubmittal and the linear park study. ATTACHMENTS: 1 . Resolutions 2. LUP map 3. Linear Park Boundary Map 4. Bolsa Chica Local Coastal Program (available in City Clerk 's office) 5. Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park Boundary Study (available in City Clerk 's office) JWP:FW:kla RCA - April 26, 1985 -4- (2343d) RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSIDER SPECIFIC ISSUES RELATING TO THE BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK BOUNDARY STUDY WHEREAS, a significant portion of the Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park is located in the city of Huntington Beach; and By means of park dedication, the city has acquired 23. 7 acres within the proposed park boundary; and The City of Huntington Beach, in a spirit of cooperation, has been working with the County of Orange to address issues of concern to the city regarding the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Boundary Study; and The linear park will link Huntington Central Park with the •.-- Bolsa Chica, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach that it hereby requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consider the following points relative to Bolsa Chica Linear Park Boundary Study: 1. That the County of Orange has allocated $2 million for acquisition and development which is being held pending action on the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan by the California Coastal Commission. The city has acquired 23.7 acres through park dedication, and recommends that the county actively pursue acquisition of real property within the park boundary. 2. That the City of Huntington Beach is assured that the County of Orange has irrevocably allotted $2 million for acquisition and development of Bolsa Chica Linear Regional Park. 3. That the City of Huntington Beach may not be able to acquire all of the parkland by dedication. In some instances 1. outright purchase will be required. Therefore, funding sources must be preserved. 4. That particular attention be directed to the amount of park acreage to be designated and designed as environmentally sensitive areas (ESHA) so that such areas will not inhibit development and use of the linear park. It is recommended that such passive areas be located solely within the county's juris- diction and designed as an asset to the park system, and that any parkland within the city's boundary which might be desig- nated as an environmentally sensitive area be purchased by the County of Orange. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of 1985. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4,-_e !Ly�4 , City Clerk City Attorney REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: r C ty A n tra r erector o Deve opmen Services 3472/0549L RCS:ahb 5/2/85 2. �Y`; J'C`' :;•�=;Jet�`,,. . .. ��`T •ti y�.,q g, ��p'�,:��, - 04 loop / � a W • NEAR TERM ACQUISITION LONG TERM ACQUISITION PROPOSED : �� . .- -- -- r�--.._s . _ _ r BOUNDARY � i r r �- _ '_� I l f]ji r• �/ 1 J �l J11�11 . � figure � l r � JJ �� RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSIDER SPECIFIC ISSUES RELATING TO THE COUNTY'S BOLSA CHICA LAND USE PLAN WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica is surrounded by the city of Huntington Beach and within such city's sphere of influence; and The ultimate land use in the Bolsa Chica is of great con- cern to Huntington Beach. The City of Huntington Beach, in the spirit of cooperation, has been working with the County of Orange, the lead agency for the - unincorporated area of the Bolsa Chica, and other interested parties to search for solu- tions to problem areas; and Such cooperative planning efforts for the Bolsa Chica should be continued until issues of concern of all parties have been resolved, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach that it respectfully requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consider the following issues with respect to the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan: 1. CirculationAand (a) The cross-gap connec provide for tie-in of Springdale Street, Graham Streelbert Avenue. (b) The cross-gap connector shall be a modified secondary street, allowing for a landscaped median. (c) The circulation pattern shall be designed to encourage southbound traffic to utilize Warner Avenue en route to Pacific Coast Highway. (d) Sufficient distance shall be provided between the 1. cross-gap connector and existing residential properties in order to complete the local street system through the use of cul-de-sacs and, in addition, to allow for proper development of low-density residential properties which would be compatible with existing development bordering the cross-gap connector. (e) The Pacific Coast Highway "mini reroute" shall provide for adequate, satisfactory access for the city' s Warner Street Fire Station. The City of Huntington Beach shall have no financial obligation for any Pacific Coast Highway reroute. (f) Through traffic shall be routed to prevent impact on existing city arterial systems. 2. Service Delivery (a) Planned circulation for the area shall maintain access for Warner Avenue Fire Station or provide an alternative site if the present access is not feasible or desirable. (b) A water supply service and sanitation facilities for the proposed Bolsa Chica development shall be considered so that costs and ongoing maintenance requirements can be reduced to an absolute minimum. 0 (c) Due regard for cost-benefit ratios is fundamental o this development. 3. Ocean Ases" 4:4ofR.&*%4 A Any ocean cut of the lsa Chica State Beach shall be done only after comprehensive modeling to determine the impact on the sandy beach. The city would favor such ocean cut only if the designs indicate little or no effects. Ways and means to finance any required sand replenishment program shall be provided. The City of Huntington Beach shall not be obligated to bear any part of the cost for the ocean cut or channel maintenance. 4. Huntington Harbour Connection The city supports the creation of a navigable connection between Huntington Harbour and the Bolsa Chica Marina HunEingtonllarouur camn as an a ernative boating outlet. Such alternative outlet is ecause Anaheim Bay is used primarily by the United States Na Weapons Station, resulting in possible limitations on the use thereof. The general fund of the City of Huntington Beach shall not be used 2. to finance such navigable connection. 5. Wetlands (a) The City of Huntington Beach favors wetlands restoration and open-space development to the fullest extent possible. Special attention shall be directed toward the extreme northeastern tip of the Bolsa Chica inasmuch as this area may create nuisances for existing residential development stemming from odors, insects, etc. (b) All wetlands restoration shall be within the bounds of the project area. 6. Seismic Safety be given to seismic conditions. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of 1985. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: �J - � City Clerk City Attorney REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED: . C19 ity A minis rat erector o Deve opme Services RCS:ahb 3471/0548L 5/2/85 3. I LU ILI,IN `s HIGH oe.'aTv FlEsoFxrx . HEAVY OENOTY FlESCef W OEy_Two A .. . LJ LA~/OOF^494CLAL WETLAND CBlitiAL Y.'FT1MD 1 —� LOCAL COA.ITAL PROfiUAI 1 T ` fF L�J BOLSA CHCA M ENT SOLO ARY LW 1 . �j SOLSA CHICA BTIDY AREA r' T • Y _ - -- j3• I� � f � IAfETlA/0 / , mc 3 e/ 1. -0 �'�\ /�p• , .. I / •' .Imo. 1 I ---- aAYnvEnAro �(\ MC--- PA-CRC COAST HGWAr QwQ- J yi BOLSA CHCA STATE BEACH _ . NORTH COAST PLANNING inn NIT ..r .r"ri©® LOCAL COAST .. :. P?VPOM*NTAL MAPAMMENT AG&4CY r.� CITY OF ",UNTINGTON BEACH, : CITY% COUNCIL COMMUNICATIO • ,MIhTMWON NACM TO HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL_MEMBERS and FROM COUNCILWOMAN RUTH BAILE1 CHARLES W. THOMPSON, City Administrator SUBJECT BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK DATE march 17, 1986 Please review the attached proposed modifications to Planning Com- mission Alternative Resolution No. 1353. I plan to bring 'this up at the Council meeting this evening under H-2 . Thank you. RSB:bb Attachment PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO PIJWNING,,POMMISSION ALTERNATIVE RESOLUTION NO. 1353 * 1. Delete. 2. WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors executed agreement 0979-102 dated November 27 , 1979 , between the County of Orange, the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks District and the City of Huntington Beach, providing for cooperative planning and implementation of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park; and ' 3. WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Boundary Study dated April, 1985, as the guidance document for acquisition and development of the proposed park; and WHEREAS , the City of Huntington Beach established Solsa Chica Linear Park planning goals in 19.77 as set forth on the attached sheet; and 5. WHEREAS, a General Development Plan for the park will be prepared by the County of Orange to address the specific siting and layout of park facilities; and 6. WHEREAS, the General Development Plan will maximize the recreational potential of land within the park boundary; and 7 . WHEREAS, an Advisory Committee, including members of the Huntington Beach City Council, Planning Commission, Community Services Commission and other interested bodies, will be formed to assist the County in the preparation of the General Development Plan for the park; and 8 . WHEREAS, a public hearing was held in the City of Huntington Beach on February 19 , 1986 , to allow for public testimony on the issues relating to the proposed conceptual boundary of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park; and _ ** 9. WHEREAS, the public testimony received endorsed a linear park of a size which would provide more acreage for human recreational uses than the current City staff proposed approxi- mately one hundred twenty acre- or the current County staff proposed approximately one hundred thirty acre park; and 10. WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park will provide for the maintenance, enhancement and protection of the physiographic character of the bluff areas and serve as a transition area from open space to development; and * 11. WHEREAS, streets song the entire eastern bouncary of the ** Bolsa Chica Linear Park (Seaview, Edwards and/or others) will be a buffer between urban development and the park, providing public access to the park, a public view corridor, access for public safety vehicles and personnel, and trespassing security for residents; and 12. WHEREAS, the precise plan of street alignment for the cross-gap connector street, currently Garfield, and the local connector streets, currently Seaview and Edwards, will be adopted by the City of Huntington Beach in the earliest stages' of plan- ning due to their tremendous impact on the development of the park; and ** 13. WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Conceptual Boundary wlll establish a minimum usable width of one hundred fifty feet in order to provide adequate recreational trails throughout the full length of the park; and * 14. WHEREAS, many areas within the Bolsa Chica Linear Park ** Conceptual Boundary including, but not limited to, buffer areas surrounding urban development and/or environmental reserves, natural and man-made drainage areas, arterial street, bluff faces, setbacks from bluff faces, steeply-sloped areas and, environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHAS) , will not be suitable for human recreational uses and they will not be counted in the acreage established for human recreational uses; and * 15. WHEREAS, the Bolsa Chica Linear Park Conceptual Boundary ** will establish an ultimate, long-term minimum of one hundred acres suitable for human recreational uses (after phaseout of oil-related facilities) , and a short-term minimum of forty-four acres suitable and directly available for human recreational uses including scenic vista points, recreational trails of adequate width for equestrian, bicycle, and pedestrian uses, flat areas for parking and staging facilities, coastal resource interpre- tation center, and appropriate support facilities; and 16. WHEREAS, the acquisition of such property is in conformance with the Open Space Element of the General Plan. * Represents changes to the Planning Commission' s adopted Resolution. - I ** XOT ADDRESSED IN STAFF RESOLUTION. i 111 BOLSA CHICA LINEAR PARK V PROPOSAL A PROPOSAL B PROPOSAL C PROPOSAL D H.B. CO. COUNTY STAFF PLANNING COMMISSION ' s w A. Trail Acreage (Assume 150 foot wide trail easement from Central Park to 29 29 29 29 State Beach B. Acreage for staging and view areas 0.5 12 10 47 C. Acreage not suitable for park use f` due to topography, drainage and 45 45 45 45 setback from the bluff faces l I D. Acreage for the Cross Gap Connector 2 3 2.5 9 E. Acreage in oil production including 36.5 43. 38 51 l buffer areas TOTAL ACREAGE WITHIN THE PARK 113 AC 132 AC 124.5 AC 181 AC Net acreage available in the short 29 44 41.5 85 term (Total acreage - C - E + D) Net acreage available in the long 66 84 77 127 i term (Total acreage - C - D ) Cost estimate for land acquisition 0 2<8 0 20.3 - 33.9 million million (NOTE: The County proposes 4.6 acres of grassland ESHA pn top of the bluff. Grassland ESHA's are compatible with human recreational uses. Neither Staff not the Planning Commission endorse the inclusion of ESHAs within the linear park.if they are not compatible with human use 3-17-86 i s., � f BOLSA CHICA LINEA PARK FINANCING AND ACQUISITION SCENARIO Landowners within the Bolsa Chica Linear Park include Signal , the Huntington Beach Company, Southern California Edison Company and the City of Huntington Beach . All parcels owned by Signal within the park will be dedicated for park use to implement the Bolsa Chica LCP/LUP. Signal owns parcels 3, 8, 9 and 10 . The Huntington Beach Company owns parcels 2, 4, 5, 6 and 11 within the park . The Company may agree to dedicate 39.1 acres of land to the City for the Linear Park . The park acreage would be "land banked" and used as credit toward future park and recreation dedications the Company would incur as they developed various landholdings within the City. Any additional Huntington Beach Company land, over and above the 39 .1 acres , which is included within the park boundaries would have to be purchased by the County. Staff estimates the value of the bluff top land to be approximately $350,000 per acre. The County proposal of a 132 acre park would include approximately 47 .3 acres of Huntington Beach Company land. Assuming the Company dedicates 39.1 acres, the County would need to acquire 8 . 2 acres . Acquisition costs are estimated to be 2.8 million dollars . The Planning Commission proposal of a 181 acre linear park may include up to 97 acres of Huntington Beach Company land. Assuming that the Company would dedicate 39 .1 acres of land, acquisition cost for the remaining 58 acres of land owned by the Huntington Beach Company is estimated to be 20. 3 million dollars . However, because the Company does not endorse a park of this size, they may not wish to participate in a land banking program. Acquisition costs for all Huntington Beach Company land within the park would then be increased to 33 .9 million dollars. The County of Orange has set aside 1 .7 million dollars for acquisition and development of the Bolsa Chica Linear Park . (4449d ) i cell CITY OW HUNTINGiT% N dSA" CA 84-31 COUNCIL - ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNICATION TO Honorable Mayor and From Charles W. T( Iompson, City Councilmembers City Administrator Subject SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT CONCERNSDate June ll, 1984 ' RE: BOLSA CHICA PLAN Upon review of the Orange County plan for the Bolsa Chica, which was prepared by the county and the proposals being advanced by the state Coastal Conservancy, the city staff has identified several matters which are of concern to the city of Huntington Beach. Following the county's development of their proposal for the Bolsa Chica, the city direc- ted its principal focus on traffic and circulation, land use, service delivery, and ocean access Issues. Based upon conditions addressing these concerns, the City Council indicated support for the county plan. Subsequently, the City Council set forth general policies ef- fecting this area in the "Coastal Land Use Plan" adopted in August 1982, Resolution #5147. In the Spring of '1984, the city became aware of certain proposals being made by the state Coastal Conservancy for development of the Bolsa Chica. Once again, it was mandatory that city provide input into this process in order to protect existing city development and to Insure the workability of city plans already in place. During this study period, the City Council directed that staff involve itself in discussions then underway. This involvement was again pointed toward the same general areas of con- cern - service delivery, traffic and circulation, ocean access and beach Impact, and land use planning. Following numerous meetings involving the state Coastal Conservancy, county of Orange, state and county consultants, Signal Landmark, and city staff, there have emerged several points of agreement. In addition, the city has been able to spell out and better identify its concerns as they relate to specific proposals of the county and the Coastal Conservancy. Attached Is a "Draft Proposal Language of Points of Agreement Between City and County Staff on Major Circulation Issues." It is believed that this draft will be acceptable to both city and.county. In addition, the following seven points spell out the major aspects of traf- fic and circulation which are felt to be necessary to effectively integrate the Bolsa Chica traffic ci&ulation plan with existing city plans. 1. Realign Edwards and connect with P.C.H. within the Bolsa Chica planned area. 2. Drop down the cross-gap connector so it will not have a negative impact on the exist- ing residential units. 3. Talbert connecting to cross-gap connector. 4. Realign Warner Avenue to allow for sufficient grade for a minimum twenty-five (25) foot bridge. 3. A conrAotot between the cross-gap connector and Warner Avenue to 0+0vlde conven- lent ektulatlon to the proposed commercial uses. } -2- 6. Existing local street system to be accommodated by providing for similar adjoining land uses and for adequate neighborhood circulation. 7. Provide for Bolsa Chica Street connection to Garfield Avenue. It should be pointed out that the principal function of Pacific Coast Highway is a re- gional transportation link and also serves as an important scenic highway and coastal access. Service Delivery The Bolsa Chica is virtually completely surrounded by the city of Huntington Beach and is within the city's sphere of influence. Spheres of influence are designed because of the city's ability to serve the area with sewerage, water supply, police and fire services, and street and other public works services. In this regard, it is important that the planned circulation for the area maintain access for the Warner Avenue Fire Station, or provide for an alternate site if such access is not feasible or desirable. Second, due consideration should be given to service of the proposed development with water supply and sanitation facilities in order to minimize costs and on-going maintenance requirements. Due regard for cost-benefit ratios are fundamental to the development. Land Use Planning Of critical importance in this respect is that all land uses, as to type and density, should be compatible with existing land uses within the city. Ocean Access There are three primary city concerns about any proposed ocean access. They are: (1) Safety; (2) Preservation of the beach, and; (3) On-going maintenance costs. There are innumerable ways in which a plan can be formulated for the Bolsa Chica. It is the staff recommendation that whatever plan be proposed, the issues identified above should be adequately and satisfactorily addressed. Respectfu submitted, lot es W. Thompson, City Administrator CWT:pj Attachment DRAFT PROPOSED LANGUAGE OF POINTS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND COUNTY STAFF ON MAJOR CIRCULATION ISSUES BOLSA CHICA 1. WARNER AVENUE City and county staffs agree that Bolsa Chica development on the Bolsa Chica Mesa should be developed in a way that results in minimal direct access. 2. PCH REROUTE If the plan that emerges from the Coastal Conservancy HCP includes a PCH reroute, then city and county staffs share a number of concerns that would need to be recognized and addressed including, but necessarily limited to: (1) High projected daily traffic volumes on PCH, particularly between Bolsa Chica Street and Garfield Avenue. (2) High projected intersection traffic volumes at PCH/Bolsa Chica Street and PCH/Garfield Avenue. (3) VMT, safety, and level of service impacts on rerouted PCH through traffic - PCH functions as a regional highway. (4) Penetration of through traffic into existing city arterial system. City and county staffs generally agree that (1) and (2) above would need to be mitigated for the plan to function effectively, subject to the level of land use eventually approved. City and county staffs also agree that (3 and (4) above would probably include some un- avoidable adverse impacts which could not be mitigated. 3. ACCESS LINK TO PCH ON OR NEAR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MESA (IF PCH 1S NOT REROUTED) City and county staffs agree that there is a projected need for one access route parallel to the Huntington Beach Mesa bluff line within the Bolsa Chica planned area. There are a number of possible alignments for accomplishing this. As long as one such route is provided, the plan will function effectively. CIA OF HUNTINGTON UACH Mrf t INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNTINGTON/EM 11 To Charles W. Thompson #Date James W. Palin, Director City Administrator Development Services Subject BOLSA CHICA August 6 , 1984 A Bolsa Chica HCP meeting was held on August 2 . The agencies in attendance included staff from the Coastal Conservancy, Fish and Game, Coastal Commission, County EMA, City of Huntington Beach, Signal, and PBR. The primary topic of discussion was identifying the tasks that need to be accomplished and the ' most appropriate agency to take the lead. The topics included: 1 . Processing 2 . PCH Reroute and Alternate Analysis 3 Other Roads (Warner , Bolsa Chica, Graham, Talbert, Springdale and Garfield) 4 . Wetland Design 5 . Huntington Harbour Connection 6 . Public Use Areas 1 . Public Services 8 . Identifying Land Owner Concerns 9 Phasing 10 . Public Participation 11 LCP, HCP Modifications A " parties agreed that the Coastal Conservancy Board shoula not discuss the Bolsa Chica HCP at their August 16 meeting . It was determined that it would be better to complete the above tasks prior to the Coastal Conservancy discussing the HCP again. It is anticipated that. the Bolsa Chica HCP will be on the Coastal Conser- vancy Boards September 20 agenda. It is expected that the coastal Commission will conduct the Bolsa Chica hearing on October 20 . The County has scheduled a meeting with the committee representing the property owners who are opposing the *PCH reroute, for Wednesday, August 8, in B-b , Huntington Beach City Hall . It is anticipated that 12 property owners will be present as well as staff from County EMA, Coastal Conservancy, Coastal Commission, and Signal . The County has requested that the City send a representative to the meeting and serve as co-sponsor of the meeting. No commitment has been made. I will await your direction JWP : FW: sr - 1 a�;us t 3, 19d4 PRESS RELEASE July 30th the organization C . A . R . P. (Citizens Against ayyLe-*.e Rerouting PCH) was created. A steering committee was created Executive Committee Chariman Don Troy 846-7777 Vice Chairman Tom West 848-5786 Corresponding Secretary Shain Graham 848-8315 Recording Secretary ?fob Gremel 846-0976 Treasurer Laura Madariaga 841-4619 1 Subcommittee Chairmen Legal Cal Droeg 536-9333 Political Action Tom Harmon 846-2901 Finance Chic Barber 641-1234 Publicity/Public Relations Marcia 4tkinson 846-6802 Communications Linda Hartlieb 846-7527 Search George Agrimis 847-4417 Analysis/Strategy . Mike Knapp 846-5223 A bank account is being opened and $100.00 donations from the homeowners are being accepted by street captains going door to door. The group will be contacting or meeting with Signal Landmark, Orange County Board of Supervisers, City Council, Coastal Commission and Amigos. The legal committee is checking various legal aspects as well as the possibility of a class action suit if all else fails. The group is organizing press releases and starting a publicity campaign. The research committee is looking into hiring various consultants which may be needed for such things as environ- mental impact studies. We expect a big turn out of homeowners at the City Council Meeting on Monday night August 6. Any questions please contact myself, Marcia Atkinson or any other board member. Thanks, Marcia Atkinson Publicity Chairperson 4a G Just wanted to let you know that we are concerned and serious. We will be keeping you updated on our activity. Thanks, , Marcia Atkinson Publicity Chairperson • V G �o I. Uow mac« FROM THE DESK OF Bette Builk q Gty August 6, 1984 TO ALL CITY COUNCILMEMBERS: 7 The following is a list of residents opposed to the rerouting of PCH. They have called in to Council expressing their opposition: Mr. & Mrs. George Platt (846-4849) expressly to F• Councilmen Mandic and MacAllister E Mr. & Mrs. Al Cracchiolo (.842-0310) all council r Bill & Jan Benz - 6451 Newbury H.B. (847-8358) ADDITIONALLY I have also received a large amount of mail expressing opposition to the PCH reroute-copies are available in my COMPLAINT file for your perusal : Roy E. Hadley - 18152 Foss LN. H.B. 92648 r Margrit &Reoloslov Hromin - 5771 Midway Dr. 92648 . Donald & Christi Schrumpf-5942 Woodboro 92647 Kenneth, Shirley & Karen Adams-5782 Bellfield H.B. 92648 Mr. & Mrs. John Hatolo-6301 Newbury Dr. 92649 " ''_• r" r_. �._.�„ Patricia Jackson-6171 Foxshield Dr. 92647 -r �'•" James & Linda Mason-5761 Bellfield Ln. 92648 Christine Eriser-18192 Foss Ln. H.B.' 92649 1'r.a AWIMP a - _ Rf�L�✓�1. � � y �•` " HAY _s_ •_ s. v � .Y HARRIETT DZ . WIEDER � CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS !F SUPERVISOR,SECOND DISTRICT i ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF ADMINISTRATION 10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,P.O.BOX 687,SANTA ANA,CALIFORNIA 92702 PHONE:834-3220(AREA CODE 714) nD August 3, 1984 , l^ 1984 ' Margaret Azevedo CITY OF State Coastal Conservancy CITY COUr4101%B�ACN 1330 Broadway, Suite 1100 vc l OF,-IC- Oakland, California 946.12 SUBJECT: Bolsa Chica Habitat Conservation Plan Dear Chairperson Azevedo: I represent the Second Supervisorial District which includes the Huntington Beach/Bolsa Chica area. I am writing in that capacity to express my con- cerns about the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) which your Board approved on July 19th. I readily acknowledge the major breakthrough on the ocean eitrance, marina and vietland restoration acreage achieved by your Executive Director, Joe Petrillo, and his staff. These matters have been at 'issue much too long and hopefully environmental advocates, recreation interests and landowners can now get down to designing these public use areas. As a contribution to the settlement of these issues, I am prepared to sup- port a modification in the public recreation and visitor-serving features of the County's LCP Land Use Plan, i .e. , the marina, tourist commercial and linear regional park -- if more detailed studies proposed by the Conservancy and County staff indicate that the basic functions and inter-relationships of these uses are maintained. I am deeply concerned, however, over two other features of the HCP. The first is the proposed re-route of Pacific Coast Highway to as close as 175 feet from existing residences. County staff advises me that a six-lane highway that close to existing homes poses significant potential adverse impacts in terms of noise and fumes. In order for the proposed compromise to move smoothly along the planning process, I believe much more careful examination by the parties that are affected by PCH re-route must occur. Therefore, I will insist that much more detailed information on alignment alternatives, development of effective mitigation measures and full participation by the City of Huntington Beach and affected residents be provided before I can support a change to the current County plan. CYPRESS• GARDEN GROVE • HUNTINGTON BEACH • LOS ALAMITOS• ROSSMOOR • SEAL BEACH• STANTON• SUNSET BEACH• WESTMINSTER 1.Y , • • Margaret Azevedo August 3, 1984 Page 2 I have asked County Planning Director Bob Fisher to be in touch with staff of your Agency and of the City of Huntington Beach to arrange for local workshops to further consider and hopefully resolve the PCH re-route issue. Your staff should be prepared to present all needed information on the feasibility and merits of the re-route as well as on alignment and design alternatives. I also have asked Mr. Fisher to take the lead in resolving the second major issue that I have with the HCP: a navigable connection to Huntington Harbour. This is a vital element of the County plan and it is highly desirable that the HCP parties reach agreement on this before the HCP is finalized and considered by the Coastal Commission. It is my understanding that your Board may wish to consider some details of the HCP including the PCH re-route at its meeting of August 16th. I believe this would be a mistake. There is not sufficient time to involve the local- ly interested parties, and the hearing would invite an angry throng to your meeting. I therefore request that you defer consideration of this matter to your September 20th meeting. In the meantime all interested parties can work diligently to resolve the issues in accordance with the program and schedule enclosed which was developed in coordination with your staff. For my part, I will work with the City of Huntington Beach to see that the appropriate forums for local involvement are provided. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, HARRIETT M. WIEDER Chairman, Board of Supervisors Supervisor, Second District HMW/rl e cc: Board Office Joe Petrillo, Executive Director - State Coastal Conservancy Bob Fisher, Director - EMA/Planning Don Troy, Chairman of Citizens Against PCH Re-route Chuck Bennett , Bolsa Chica Committe for Clean Water & Ocean Access Honorable Jack Kelly, Mayor - City of Huntington Beach -i 7- y CITY OF IHUNTINGTON BEACH INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION HUNTINCTON BEACH To Charles W. Thompson dlb s James W. Palin , Director City Administrator Development Services lc> Subject CITIZENS AGAINST REROUTING PCH Date September 17 , 1984 BOLSA CHICA ALTERNATIVE Attached herewith is a land use plan for the Bolsa Chica alternative submitted by CARP on Friday which has shown a PCH reroute alternative behind the proposed marina . A fast review of the plan indicates that the plan does nothing as far as cross gap connector nor does it complete our arterial system . It is my understanding that CARP is meeting with the County , Conservancy and Coastal Commission staff to push this alternative . There has also been talk that they may bring this to the City Council this evening requesting that council review for action . City staff should have a meeting on the alternative prior to any formal action on same . nor your information , the Conservancy meeting has been postponed to October 18 as well as the Coastal Commission meeting has been rescheduled for November 14 meeting at which time the proposed HCP will be discussed by them . JWP :j r Attachments r . i CITIZENS AGAINST REROUTING PCH • BOLSA CHICA ALTERNATIVE i Advantages: i 1. Mdintains all the essential elements of the Coastal Conservancy HCP. 2. Maintenance of 900 plus acres of wet land. I 3. Eliminates significant road crossing of wetlands by PCH or other major arterials. 4. Minimizes any adverse impacts on the public beach by eliminating bridge berms from being constructed on the beach. i 5. Eliminates any restrictions on sailboat mast height. 6. Uses the Bolsa Chica mesa bluff top as one PCH bridge abutment, thereby increasing the height and reducing the cost for a high bridge. 7. Offers sufficient residential development acreage to be economically viable. 8. Maintains bluff top edge accessibility. 9. Eliminates the need for a cross gap connector and the corresponding impact upon the wetlands. 10. Allows flood control channel effluent to exit directly to the ocean thereby improving water quality. 11. Main channel to waterfront residential follows the alignment of the Newport Inglewood fault. 12. Alignment of main channel to waterfront residential is on the dividing line between the north and south Bolsa Chica oil leases. 13. Access to visitor serving facilities is by existing major arterials PCH, Warner, and Bolsa Chica. 14. This compromise alternative is acceptable to CARP. i Oh 6EACh MEW iL �fy SAS/ AIL Aa at 1�ell of t /. �•,�I'�.1L -`• -� ,�. � .i.� � -- `�� .mow! 1 y��:. \ � , 80L.SA R�11 DlINT L' AR C019MERt�dIL ) [REV fit► . PF Lllr;lla+�lr — '7 ' -f.• �f _ T 1 __.Y.:• ..i .y� ill.. -+ -f'� �Y'�'• . • - - _ .- - .- •�.�� - ..�►��:1\.1.- _ 1 e eoo Opp tN0 CITIZENS AGAINST REROUTING PCN BOLSA MICA ALTERNATIVE H CITY 0V ,MtXdTI/MT N COUNCIL - ADMINISTRATOR COMMUNICATION CA 84-50 HUNTINGTON(EACH r To Honorable Mayor and From Charles W. Thompson, City Council Members City Administrator i Subject COASTAL CONSERVANCY Date October 8, 1984 BOARD MEETING The Coastal Conservancy board meeting scheduled for October 18th has been set for Bodega Bay which is approximately a two-hour drive north of San Francisco. The board will be dis- cussing the Bolsa Chica HCP at that meeting. A copy of the most recent proposal is at- tached for your review. Please note that the plan in all essence is conceptually, at least, in harmony with the plan as put together by the city staff. The so-called "mini reroute" of Pacific Coast Highway would not interfere with the existing residential neighborhoods within the city, and the cross gap connector could be stationed at a distance away from existing residential which would be sufficient to complete existing street systems and pro- vide an adequate buffer for those residential areas. The City Council should consider an official reaction to this plan and also determine whether or not anyone should attend the Bodega Bay meeting. Respectfully submitted, f Charles W. Thompson, City Adminissrator CWT:pj Attachment I t i j ��*tip.:1 �•I�,;;6}.4` ,' �,�� ' Attemative 4 rev -N;'' `o•�;,,..,^"5 / ` MESA RESIDENTIAL ��, ";�"'�`i� '1�`�.! f.;•�.�op.. �,,,, _ "} fir, _ _ - -<a- n WETi: &D NEK3,'MCOWAE V. q J MESA RE AREA If A SA RE,9t*NTlAL {J~ 1�1A (`A P -- - -,- -- - — f J OUTER BOLSA BAY~ TLAND PAcwFlt cdy sr 1".Ar I , 9126/8• BOLSA ro'ooMr.c Dana e¢,M x��a n.o-xa..sea:,R rfr:a.e�rr.,«o • • MURRAY STORM DIRECTOR.EMA ER U NTY O F y/�`/P� , DIRECTOR OF�PLANNING 12 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA P.O.SOX 4049 s 3 RANG E C�ss��w'n.'y �o1M �19M : sANTA ANA,CA 92702-4045 og 7 •. //,,..1t1 NG ADDRESS: CJ i*. 684 /fIMr♦ 46 MAILIP.O. OX4040 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY Cavis"I�' SANTA ANA,CA 9 2 7 02-4045 M.AWOM Iw VV r TELEPHONE: LOCATION:(714)SJ4 4949 April 11, 1984 FILE Charles Thompson City Administrator City of Huntington Beach P.O. Box 190 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Mr. Thompson: Supervisor Wieder has referred to me Mayor Kelly's letter of February 15, 1984 enclosing a resolution and map and requesting that the County notify the City of proposed planning or zoning actions affecting the Bolsa Chica area. Please be assured that this Agency will notify your city of all such actions and looks forward to a continuing close relationship in the plan- ning for Bolsa Chica. Very truly yours, M. Storm G Director RGF:th Attachment cc: Supervisor Wieder Members, Huntington Beach O City Council /nt� Apq CF �`/ City Huntington of Hunti ton Beach P.O. BOX 190 CALIFORNIA 92649 OFFICE OF THE. MAYOR t�t:Al)mm f iAl./n;lli?E _ February 1S, 1984 F(: t YOuri iNF0%1010N. -_ Honorable Chairman and Board of Supervisors 10 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 92702 Madam Chairman and Supervisors : The City of Huntington Beach , in conformance with Chapter 4 . 4 of the Government Code , wishes to file the attached resolution and map with the County of Orange . The map indicates territory out- side the City limits which lies within the City ' s sphere of in- fluence . Pursuant to Chapter 4 . 4 the County must notify the City of proposed actions of planning or zoning affecting those areas . I trust that this new legislation will encourage additional dialogue between the County and the many cities whose planning review areas are impacted by County actions . The City of Huntington Beach looks forward to t,inuing the excellent relations we have enjoyed with 4enin ,the past . y� or Attachment TELEPHONE(714)536-5553 City Of Huntington Beach P.O. Box 190 CALIFORNIA 92648 0141C.1-1 OF HIF MAYOR f FIEAD/INITIAUPOUTE:. J , February 1 S , 1984 F(JR YOUR INFORMATION: 1-1ra*ry - -— J c,. kiL ,C. -- -- N P. D'E. CR.. ,• A. , Honorable Chairman and Board of Supervisors 10 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana , California 92702 , Madam Chairman and Supervisors : The City of Huntington Beach , in conformance with Chapter 4 . 4 of ` ? the Government Code , wishes to file the attached resolution and lnal) with the County of Or:lnc-c . The 111,11) indicates territory out- f siege. the C' i. t )' limits wl) Ich lies c: iIhin the Cit ' s sphere of in- flttcncc . I'll)-sll,lllt to ('h:lpt �" r 1 . 1 1h(' (: t no i 1y tl)e City of 1)1-01)osed act ions o f p l :tnrt i nt; o r zOrt i lt�; those areas I trust that this new Icg; islatlon Will cnCouL-ag;e additional dialogue between the Courlt)- and the nLriny C 'ILL (-� those I)lanlling; review areas are impacted I))- County actions . The City 0I Huntington Beach looks forward to continuing; the excel lcnt relations we have enjoyed with I; the Coup -}min the past .t v t l y N'S1 t -. Jack cl o r J r Attachment cc: City Council !� City Administrator Development Services Director , �t t i r �IIFl1lilNt t'ii;ar,SS�. t County of Orange u2u(b 0 File: Bole& Chic& LCP G 0IC / -2 DATE: January 6, 1986 CjW*0 alAXt "dtA��. TO: Bola& Chica Citizens Advisory Committee and Interest Partie Pam: Robert G. Fisher, Director of Planning, EMA SUBJECTs 1986 Planning Activity on the Boles Chic& Local Coastal Program Happy New Year! The Board of Supervisor's December 18, 1985 unanimous approval of the Bolea Chica Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use Plan with the modifications required by the Coastal Commission represents a significant milestone and sets the stage for important planning activity in 1986 leading toward final LCP certification. The Coastal Commission is expected to approve the resubmittal of the LCP/LUP in January, 1986. Among upcoming planning activities of immediate interest are: LINEAR PAEL GENERAL DEVELOPIENT PLAN During 1986, EMA, working in close coordination with the City of Huntington Beach, affected landowners and the Citizens Advisory Committee will prepare a General Development Plan (GDP) for the Linear Park. The GDP will include: n - Recommendations for use of already budgeted County monies for par�k� implementation. � O _ �1 - Update of agreements between the City and the County regarding paoc` planning, operations and maintenance. - Agreements with landowners and oil operators regarding dedicatiofis.1 _ and land uses. c� D° - Location and character of recreation uses. �^ c� U - Location and character of relocated environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHAS) in accordance with the LCP Wetlands Restoration Concept Plan. EMA has already initiated discussions with City staff and landowners and expects to begin the GDP process in earnest in the upcoming weeks. As elements of the GDP become more definitive, we will schedule meetings with the Citizens Advisory Committee to review material as it is developed. LAND USE PLAN CONFIN31MOR Before finally certifying the Land Use Plan the Coastal Commission must review additional planning details to confirm the feasibility Rasa�ast3vsa� ® . ►d:�:J.�-`;.:<::- -�-'.. - - - _- ._. . '----------------- --- .. :.. - - . _ _.,- :-ac,_:._ Bolsa Chica Citizens Advisory Committee and Interested Parties Page Two and environmental acceptability of the ocean connection, Huntington Harbour navigable channel connection and wetlands restoration plan. Preparing this data will likely require at least one year to complete. CORPS OF ENGINEERS (COE) BOLSA CHICA SUNSET HARBOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Congress has recently appropriated $250,000 for the continuation of the Bolsa Chica Sunset Harbor Study. The study, which will include the ocean entrance feasibility and environmental studies, will also evaluate the navigation, recreation, and national defense elements and cost/benefit ratios associated with alternative plans. Alternatives to be evaluated will include the County's LCP/LUP proposal and a non-navigable ocean entrance project. Other candidate plans will be evaluated by the Corps as part of the required Environmental Impact Statement on the study. A physical model evaluating the effects of the ocean entrance on upcoast and downcoast beaches will also be prepared. These studies will be used by the County in prepartation of the LUP Confirmation Report to the Coastal Commission and by the Corps for its Environmental Impact Statement to be prepared in conjunction with a recommendation to Congress regarding the feasibility of federal financial participation in the Bolsa Chica project. The COE anticipates that the Bolsa Chica Sunset Harbor Study work effort and recommendation processing will be completed within two years of commencement of work. COMMITTEE MEETING 41 The next committee meeting will be held on February 4, 1985 at 7:60 p.m. in Room' B-7` at Huntington Beach City Hall. Topics for discussion will include:' County local interest plan submitted to Corps of Engineers, Linear Regional Park boundary and General Development Plan, update on Wetland Restoration Concept discussions with the Department of Fish and Game and other relevant LCP topics. RLT:jar(UEPlm/016) Green to reAct +ia-1 letl-ter G.ws J% 1 C6Ww" is'2.3 -d't DRAFT 6 O TO: California Coastal Commission - FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers of Huntington Beach DATE: October 21, 1995 SUBJECT: BOLSA CHICA LAND USE PLAN The City Council of Huntington Beach recently approved a SO million dollar project for downtowin redevelopment. In addition to a 300 room hotel, there will be more than 100,000 square feet of visitor serving commercial facilities in a pierside village. Since this revitalization of our city depends for its success on the retention of expansive and attractive recreational beaches in the area, we have closely followed the planning of the Bolsa Chica and provided comments at appropriate times. Our Council Resolution that the Army Corps of Engineers conduct comprehensive physical modeling on any recommended navigable entrance was added to Policy 24 in the final Land Use Plan. We thank the County of Orange for sharing our concerns for recreational beach preservation and also for sharing our desire that the most accurate data possible be assembled prior to the Land Use Plan confirmation stage. As this data is generated, we trust that it will be shared with our city staff, that we will be informed of any meetings at which it is analyzed, and that we will be the recipients of any technical studies on this subject. It is only in this way that the city can comment effectively on this important subject when it is addressed by the Coastal Commission at the Land Use Plan confirmation stage. One further point should be made regarding a possible navigable connection between the proposed new marina and Huntington Harbour. Policy 30A refers to "a complete financing plan and a mitigation plan to be prepared by the proponents of the connection, for the channel, attendant structure, and any wetland-associated impacts of the connection." While the City of Huntington Beach does support the possible connection, and might, therefore, be called a proponent, we do not intend that the city will assume any financial obligation thereby, either for planning or implementation of such a connection. We commend you and your staff for advancing this far in the planning of the Bolsa Chica. RB/PG:paj LEGEND 1 Caltrans 2a Piccirelli , 2b Caltrans .:y.. 3 Orange County••,-lood Control District �. .�►::r 4 Southern California Edison 5a''Alls P,and and. Water,,. .� • • * 5b Caltrans • ' _i v• I s�Coastal -Zone Bdundary ♦96 Ij r \ • _ a mil -\��,� v �\.;�. �`\' t �J Y •6 ` �.�►�`\ \. �`� v ' r 46 L,�� •M Za 2a. 2b .' r wr rar F R CF-R n� sr•� �. CF-R CF-R CF-R CF-R \ CF-R HUMINGTON BEACH ULFORNIX PUNNING DIVSION Ownership Patterns Q 4 UER FOR CITY COUNCILOACTION , RE Date February 3 , 1986 Submitted to: Honorable Mayor and City Council Submitted by: Charles W. Thompson, City Administrator C w Prepared by: James W. Palin, Director, Development Services • O Subject: COASTAL CONSERVANCY RESTORATION PROJE A BANS � PROPERTY rn PPROVED BY CITY OUNCIL Consistent with Council Policy? (� Yes [ ] New Policy or Except -�2 -3 i Statement of Issue, Recommendation,Analysis, Funding Source,Altemati Actions,Attach CITY CLE STATEMENT OF ISSUE: In September , 1985 the City sent Caltrans a letter in response to the PCH widening Environmental Impact Statement indicating the City's support for restoring tidal flushing to the 17 acre parcel between Brookhurst Street and the Santa Ana River. The Coastal Conservancy staff will be requesting funding in February from the Conservancy board for restoration planning for the parcel . They have asked the City to support this request. The attached letter , if approved by minute action, would constitute the City 's support. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached letter, to be signed by the Mayor and forwarded to the Coastal Conservancy. ANALYSIS: Staff have been consulting with the Coastal Conservancy staff about land use planning issues for the white hole area, including possible wetland restoration plans. The conservancy staff believe that restoration of the 17 acre Caltrans parcel between Brookhurst Street and the Santa Ana River is a vital first step toward any meaningful restoration projects in the area. In their Environmental Impact Statement on the PCH widening project, restoration on this parcel was proposed as a possible mitigation measure for the environmental impacts of the project. The City supported this measure in a letter to Caltrans from Mayor Bailey in September , 1985. And Councilman Green spoke in favor of it at the Caltrans EIS public hearing in September . The Coastal Conservancy is presently in the process of purchasing the 17 acre parcel from Caltrans. The Conservancy will oversee the restoration and will then turn it over to a private non-profit organization for on-going maintenance and supervision. Such a private non-profit organization is now being formed by members of the Friends of Huntington Beach wetlands . The organization will be called the Huntington Beach Conservancy. I P10 4/84 Coastal Conservancy staff are proposing that the Huntington Beach Conservancy be given a grant for wetland planning purposes. The Huntington Beach Conservancy would hire a consultant to prepare wetland restoration plans, with input from the City and the Conservancy staff. After completion of the plans, the Conservancy would give the City a grant for construction of the actual restoration improvements. Development Services and Public Works staff members will be meeting with County Flood Control District and Conservancy staff over the coming months to discuss the actual agreements for the construction project. The planning grant will be before the Coastal Conservancy board for approval in February. Their staff have requested City support for this funding. The attached letter , if approved by the City Council , would indicate the City's support to the Conservancy board. FUNDING SOURCE: None needed ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: Do not approve the letter of support. The Conservancy board may approve the funding anyway. ATTACHMENTS: Letter from Mayor Mandic to Coastal Conservancy (4117d) City of Huntington Beach P.O. BOX 100 CALIFORNIA 02640 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR February 3, 1986 Peter Grenell , Executive Officer California Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, Suite 1100 Oakland, CA 94612 Dear Mr . Grenell : The City of Huntington Beach st;E gY supports the restdration of the Caltrans property between Brookhurst Street and the Santa Ana River to a functional wetland. We testified at the Caltrans public hearing on the PCH widening Environmental Impact Statement on September 12, 1985 and also indicated our support by a letter to Mr . Ballantine of Caltrans from our mayor. The City Council is united behind this proposal . It has come to the Council 's attention that the Conservancy board has been asked to fund restoration- planning for this area. At our meeting on February 3, 1986, the Council took action '1a endors1tg such a grant. We stand ready to cooperate to the fullest extent possible in producing a feasible plan to restore tidal flushing to the Caltrans property. The City of Huntington Beach believes the restoration and enhancement of the Caltrtans parcel could become the cornerstone of a revitalized wetland system in this area. The successful accomplishment of this project would have a positive impact on ` planning for the entire surrounding area. The Huntington Beach City Council urges you to take affirmative action on this planning grant. Sincerely, Robert Mandic Mayor RM:JAF: jr TELEPHONE(714)536-5553 RI CI 1'i ' eo a /•• ro,m0'CZ CF R `, ��A ��7✓ E... 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