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P M A C O N S U L T I N G , I N C .
CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
28161 Casitas Ct. PH. (714) 717-7542
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
e-mail: consulting@pma-bg.com
December 18, 2022
Craig S. Hampton
5500 E. Quartersawn Street
Boise, Idaho 83716
BULKHEAD CONDITIONS REPORT
1010 Kings LLC; Applicant
20 Balboa Coves
City of Newport Beach, County of Orange
PMA Job #50722
Dear Mr. Hampton,
PMA Consulting, Inc. is pleased to provide this report in accordance with Section
21.30.15.E.3 of City of Newport Beach Municipal Code.
STATEMENT OF THE PREPARER’S QUALIFICATIONS
Plamen Petrov, P.E., the preparer of this report, holds a Master of Science in Structural
Engineering from University of Architecture, Structural Engineering & Geodesy of Sofia, Bulgaria,
and is a Licensed Civil Engineer by the State of California Certificate No. C66947. For the last 22
years of his professional career, he has been actively involved in the design and entitlement of
many Waterfront Developments such as custom homes, seawalls, piers, platforms, floating docks
and marinas. A great number of Bulkhead Condition Reports prepared by him have been reviewed
and accepted/approved by California Coastal Commission.
All the above being said, Plamen Petrov, P.E. shall be considered a qualified preparer for
the Bulkhead Conditions Report on this project.
OBSERVATION
A cursory observation of the existing seawall was conducted by a representative of our
office on November 12, 2022. Observed was the visible/exposed portion of the waterfront face of
the seawall.
FINDINGS
The seawall, which is a typical retaining wall consisting of continuous concrete footing and
CMU stem wall, was found in a good condition without noticeable evidence of distress.
CONCLUSION
Based on our site observation, we conclude that the existing seawall is required to protect
the proposed principal structure on the lot. Due to its current good condition, no repair or
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replacement of the seawall shall be anticipated in the next 75, other than adding a decorative stone
cap to raise the top of wall elevation to +10.90’NAVD88 as reflected on the attached SK-1. If
during this period though, the seawall displays any sign of distress that requires immediate
attention, it should be repaired or replaced at that time accordingly, without seaward encroachment
from its current location.
The above conclusion was prepared based on the existing conditions, proposed drawings,
and within the inherent limitations of this study, in accordance with generally acceptable
engineering principles and practices. We make no further warranty, either expressed or implied.
PMA Consulting, Inc. appreciates the opportunity to work with you towards the successful
completion of your project. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please give us a
call.
Respectfully submitted,
Plamen Petrov, P.E.
Principal
Enclosure:
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