cabrillo boulevard bridge over mission creek replacement coastal development permit hearing may 14,...
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Cabrillo Boulevard Bridge Over Mission Creek Replacement
Cabrillo Boulevard Bridge Over Mission Creek Replacement
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT HEARINGMay 14, 2014 Agenda Item W 22B
Applicant PresentationApplicant Presentation
Project Location
Existing and New Bridge
Project Improvements
Bridge Design
Construction
Special Conditions
Conclusion
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Reapply For Coastal PermitReapply For Coastal Permit
Project previously approved by Commission in April 2008
Extensions were granted until 2013
Permit expired due to delay in project
Project right of way delay now resolved
Reapplied for essentially the same project
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Project LocationProject Location
Cabrillo Blvd (primary arterial)
Waterfront near downtown State St
Adjacent to Stearns Wharf
Over Mission Creek Estuary
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Existing BridgeExisting Bridge
Constructed 1913, widened in1928, beachway added 1977
Structurally deficient, RC girders
Historical barrier rail downstream
Deteriorated walls/banks
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Existing BridgeExisting Bridge
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New BridgeNew Bridge
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Project ImprovementsProject Improvements
Complete structural replacement
Increased flood capacity and remove part building over creek upstream, coordinated with Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project
Bank protection/restoration downstream
Reconstruction of creek walls upstream
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New Bridge View from WharfNew Bridge View from Wharf
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Photo zoomed in to show architectural features, not representative of bulk and scale from public viewing locations
Bridge DesignBridge Design
Maintains110 foot width and location
Length increased from 122 to 131 feet
(4) vehicle lanes, turning lane, 9 & 17 foot sidewalks, and 18 foot beachway
Precast concrete bridge deck on piles
Cast-in-place faux sandstone walls
Bioengineered revetment and native riparian plantings
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Bridge DesignBridge Design
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Architectural DetailsArchitectural Details
Barrier rail matches historic architecture while maintaining water views
Mission creek walls with faux sandstone pattern, texture, and color
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Downstream Creek
Restoration Downstream Creek
Restoration
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ConstructionConstruction
Broken into three stages to maintain traffic in both directions and satisfy environmental requirements
Two years starting in fall 2014
Stage 1: Drill center piles, bldg demo
Stage 2: North side bridge, walls, temporary beachway bridge, utilities
Stage 3: South side bridge, creek banks
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Construction Stage 1-Fall 2014Construction Stage 1-Fall 2014
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Construction Stage 2-2015Construction Stage 2-2015
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Construction Stage 3-2016Construction Stage 3-2016
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Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions
Compliance with mitigation measures Air/water quality, biological, traffic, etc.
Permits received from ACOE, RWQCB, CDFW, SHPO, USFWS, NMFS, City HLC, CEQA MND, NEPA CE
Timing of operations – built into stages
Completed tidewater goby and aquatic species management plan
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Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions
Biological surveys and construction monitoring Tidewater goby preconstruction monitoring
has been occurring since 2008
Other nearby projects confirmed method
Protection of water quality – erosion control plans completed
Excavated material – to be disposed in TBD location outside Coastal Zone
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Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions
Habitat Enhancement and Revegetation Monitoring Program Completed, revisions to be discussed with
staff regarding certain plant species
Herbicide use to be avoided or restricted use to HabitatTM (aquatic)
Special Conditions nearly identical to those in 2008 and acceptable to City
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Project Stakeholders/SupportProject Stakeholders/Support
City Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Waterfront , Creeks
County Flood Control, Caltrans, FHWA
Arts & Crafts Show, Wharf Merchants
Nearby hotel, retail, restaurants
Transit District, Tour Buses, Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center
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ConclusionConclusion
Staff has found that the development as conditioned will be in conformity with the Coastal Act
We request your approval of the Coastal Development Permit before you today
Thank you
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Sea Level Rise/Wave UprushSea Level Rise/Wave Uprush
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Sea Level Rise/Wave UprushSea Level Rise/Wave Uprush
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