HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-04; Beach Preservation Commission; ; 0220-1 AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT BEACH ACCESS FEASIBILITY STUDY AND TRAIL CONNECTIVITY TO TAMARACK STATE BEACH FEASIBILITY STUDY Meeting Date: Feb. 4, 2020
To: Beach Preservation Commission
From: Kyle Lancaster, parks & recreation director
Subject: American with Disabilities Act Beach Access Feasibility Study and
Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Feasibility Study
Recommended Action
Receive an informational report on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Beach Access
Feasibility Study and the Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Feasibility Study.
Executive Summary
On July 24, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of a
Professional Services Agreement for the preparation of feasibility studies for the ADA Beach
Access Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 6065, and the Trail Connectivity
to Tamarack State Beach Project, CIP Project No. 4063. The feasibility studies evaluate
alternatives to construct ADA accessible pedestrian walkways and ramps to provide a
connection from Carlsbad Boulevard to the beach, as well as the potential for a trail connection
from the North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail to Tamarack State Beach.
The ADA Beach Access Feasibility Study evaluated five alternatives using criteria established by
the project team. The project team goals were to develop up to two preferred alternatives for
ADA beach access. The two preferred alternatives selected for this purpose are located north
of Pine Avenue, and adjacent to Tamarack Avenue.
The Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Feasibility Study evaluated the feasibility of
constructing a tunnel or undercrossing to connect the North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon to
Tamarack State Beach. The study evaluated five alternatives to determine engineering
feasibility that took into consideration factors such as terrain, sea level rise, and
constructability. The cut-cover tunnel was found to be the most feasible option to connect the
North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail to Tamarack State Beach.
Discussion
This report provides an overview of the ADA Beach Access Feasibility Study and the Trail
Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Feasibility Study, including a review of the existing
conditions, study approach, alternatives analysis and results.
ADA Beach Access Feasibility Study
The primary objective of the ADA Beach Access Feasibility Study was to evaluate the feasibility
of constructing one or more ADA compliant pedestrian walkways and access ramps from
Carlsbad Boulevard to the beach areas, between the parking lot just north of Pine Avenue to
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the cold-water inlet bridge just south of Tamarack Avenue. At the north end of the project
(near Pine Avenue), the roadway is approximately 30 feet above the beach and at the south
end, the roadway is about 12 feet above the parking lot at Tamarack Beach. Pedestrian access
to the beach is currently provided via six stairways and two ramps. Vehicular access is provided
as an extension of Pine Avenue to Frazee State Beach and of Tamarack Avenue to Tamarack
State Beach. The slopes of the two ramps at Pine Avenue and at Tamarack Avenue exceed the
allowable ADA slopes, at 15.6% and 9.9%, respectively, without landings.
Taking into account the existing access utilization, community input, vegetation constraints
analysis, and the engineering evaluation, all described in the feasibility study, the following five
different alternative ramp locations were identified for further evaluation:
1. North of Pine Avenue
2. Pine Avenue
3. Cherry Street
4. Tamarack Avenue Restroom
5. South of Tamarack Avenue Access Road
The evaluation criteria used to select the preferred ramp locations from the five alternative
locations was based on the following 10 criterions as developed by the project team:
1. Usage / Demand
2. Safety and Convenience
3. Construction Feasibility / Complexity
4. California Coastal Commission Acceptance
5. Aesthetics
6. Public Input
7. State Parks Concurrence
8. Vulnerability
9. Biological Resources
10. Geotechnical / Geology
A detailed evaluation was then conducted of the five alternative locations and the two
preferred alternative locations were determined to be at the location North of Pine Avenue and
at the Tamarack Avenue Restroom. The results of this evaluation are summarized by location
as follows:
1. North of Pine Avenue (Preferred Alternative #1): This alternative location scored highest
across all criteria except for criteria #8, vulnerability. This location may be vulnerable to
sea level rise and storm damage because the end of the walkway ramp is at grade and
not sheltered by shoreline protection. However, some of the existing rip-rap at the end
of the ramp could be relocated to address this deficiency. In addition, the community
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and project stakeholders indicated that their most ideal location for ADA access would
be near Pine Avenue due to the proximity to Carlsbad Village compared to other
locations further to the south.
2. Pine Avenue: This location scored lower than the North of Pine Avenue location due to
the complexity of constructing the ramp in the narrow area between the existing
restroom and the upper sea wall walkway. It would also result in greater impacts to
biological resources and require landform alterations at the end of the ramp.
3. Cherry Street: This location resulted in the lowest score because it scored poorly on the
criterion of usage/demand, safety/convenience, and public input.
4. Tamarack Avenue Restroom (Preferred Alternative #2): This alternative location scored
second highest overall. The project stakeholders also indicated that this location would
be preferred if more than one ramp could be constructed – i.e., in addition to the Pine
Avenue location.
5. South of Tamarack Avenue Access Road: This alternative scored lower than the
Tamarack Avenue Restroom location due to sea level rise and storm damage
vulnerability because the walkway would not land behind the lower seawall. This
location also scored low in regard to safety/convenience as the walkway would cross the
vehicle drive aisle to access the beach and would not allow for ADA access to the
existing restroom.
The project team developed conceptual design plans and photo simulations for the two
preferred alternative locations which are displayed in Figures 4-7 of the study. The Pine Avenue
ramp project would involve constructing an ADA compliant ramp that begins at the parking lot
north of the intersection of Pine Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard. The 389-foot ramp would
change direction once, extending the pathway southward within the bluffs. The ramp would be
designed with an incline for 7.8 percent. The ramp would be elevated as it descends the bluff,
ranging at distances of approximately two to nine feet above the existing bluff below.
The proposed ramp at the Tamarack Avenue Restroom would begin at the top of the bluff near
the existing showers and restroom and would extend southward, parallel to the existing access
road to the Tamarack State Beach parking lot. The existing road/sidewalk south of the
proposed ramp would remain in its’ current state. Additionally, the existing staircase located
perpendicular to the new ramp would be reconstructed. A portion of the ramp would be
elevated along the bluff (approximately 60 percent of the ramp) ranging between two and five
feet above the existing bluff. The ramp would be 196 feet in length and have an incline of 7.5
percent. The existing ramp down to the restrooms would also be rebuilt to be ADA compliant.
The proposed design of the Tamarack Avenue ramp utilizes existing access points and disturbed
areas in order to minimize impacts to the previously undisturbed bluff.
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Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Feasibility Study
The Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Project is located at the Cold-Water Inlet Bridge
on Carlsbad Boulevard, south of Tamarack Avenue. The study’s main objective was to evaluate
the feasibility of constructing a pedestrian tunnel or undercrossing to connect the North Shore
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail to Tamarack State Beach. The goal of this study was to develop a
preferred alternative for the connection between the North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail
and Tamarack State Beach.
Five alternatives were considered to provide a trail connection close to the Cold-Water Inlet.
The project team determined that the crossing could either be underneath the existing bridge
or under the existing road, north of the bridge. An overcrossing alternative was not considered
due to the significant visual impacts that an elevated bridge structure would present. The
following alternatives were considered for a trail connection at the north side of the existing
bridge:
1.Pedestrian Bridge: This alternative would be located beneath the existing Carlsbad
Boulevard bridge and would be supported on a pile foundation in front of the northern
abutment. This option was considered infeasible because it would provide a maximum
vertical clearance of 12.18 feet and would not meet the minimum required vertical
clearance threshold of 12.5 feet.
2.Open Walkway: This alternative would be located on a retaining wall beneath the
Carlsbad Boulevard bridge. This option was determined to be infeasible due to potential
hydraulics impacts, it require deep foundations and would have to be closed during
storm events.
3.Walled Walkway: This alternative is similar to the open walkway, but it includes walls to
prevent water from entering the walkway. This alternative was determined to be not
preferable due to the higher hydraulic impacts than the open walkway, the extensive
foundations required for the wall and it would have to be closed during storm events.
4.Tunnel: This alternative would construct a standard tunnel underneath Carlsbad
Boulevard. A tunnel typically requires a cover that is twice its diameter. In order to
provide a nine-foot overhead clearance, which is the minimum clearance requested by
the city for a closed crossing, the tunnel will need to be approximately 30 feet below
ground and would be located beneath the required water surface elevation and would
be prone to continual flooding due to the proximity of the lagoon.
5.Cut and Cover (Preferred Alternative): This alternative would be like the tunnel and
would also be underneath Carlsbad Boulevard, however, the trench excavation is much
shallower as the earth cover can be a minimum of 12 inches. The project team found
this alternative to be the most feasible option for crossing at this location considering
design limitations of the other alternatives.
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As described above, the cut-cover tunnel was found to be the most feasible option to connect
the North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail and Tamarack State Beach. This alternative would
consist of a single cell precast reinforced concrete box culvert crossing under Carlsbad
Boulevard, north of the existing Carlsbad Boulevard Bridge. The proposed structure would be
built using accelerated bridge construction (ABC) methods to minimize potential disruptions to
traffic and adjacent residents.
The completed tunnel structure would be 92.5 feet long and 12 feet wide and nine feet high,
following the same skew of the existing Carlsbad Boulevard Bridge. On the west end of the
culvert, at Tamarack State Beach, a four-foot berm is proposed to keep water out of the tunnel.
Additionally, a gate can be added to both ends of the culvert so that the tunnel can be closed if
flooded.
To provide complete ADA access from the eastern side of Carlsbad Boulevard to Tamarack State
Beach on the west, an ADA ramp connecting the eastern sidewalk of Carlsbad Boulevard to the
North Shorte Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail would be provided. On the western side of the
crossing under Carlsbad Boulevard, an ADA compliant concrete walkway would connect to the
existing parking lot at Tamarack State Beach. The parking lot will be reconfigured to provide a
four-foot wide ADA path of travel along the western edge of the existing parking lot. The
parking lot will be restriped to accommodate the proposed ADA path of travel, while
maintaining the existing number of parking stalls and minimum parking lot drive aisle widths.
Fiscal Impact
The feasibility studies developed planning level opinion of probable construction costs for the
ADA access ramps and the Trail connectivity to Tamarack State Beach.
The estimated cost for each of the ADA access ramps, including design and CEQA clearance, was
$2,800,00 for each ramp. A detailed breakdown of the costs can be found in Appendix F of the
Carlsbad ADA Beach Access Feasibility Study.
The estimated costs for the Trail connectivity to Tamarack State Beach, including design and
CEQA clearance, was $3,000,000. A detailed breakdown of the costs can be found in Appendix
B of the Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Feasibility Study.
Next Steps
Staff is scheduled to present like informational reports regarding the feasibility studies to the
Parks & Recreation Commission on Feb. 24, 2020, and the City Council on March 17, 2020. Staff
will prepare a request for proposals for a firm or firms to address the environmental review,
agency permitting, engineering and construction documentation phases of these two projects.
Exhibits
1. Final ADA Beach Access Feasibility Study
2. Final Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Feasibility Study
3. Conceptual Plans for ADA Beach Access and Trail Connectivity Feasibility Studies
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Exhibit 1
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ADA Beach Access Feasibility Study
Fina l Report
Prepared for:
( City of
Carlsbad
Transportation Planning & Mobility
Public Works Department
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314
Prepared by:
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3900 5th Avenue, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92103
January 2020
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Table of Contents
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.0
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 2
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 2
Project Identification and Goals ...................................................................................... 2
Project Study Area ........................................................................................................... 2
Existing Conditions ..................................................................................................... 4
Feasibility Study Approach ......................................................................................... 4
Existing Access Utilization ................................................................................................ 4
Community Input ............................................................................................................. 5
Vegetation Constraints Analysis ............................... : ...................................................... 6
Engineering Evaluation .................................................................................................... 9
Development and Evaluation of Ramp Alternatives ..................................................... 10
Evaluation criteria to select preferred ramp ................................................................. 10
Feasibility Study Results ........................................................................................... 11
Preferred Alternatives ................................................................................................... 11
Conceptual Design ......................................................................................................... 12
Opinion of Probable Construction Costs ....................................................................... 19
CEQA Clearance ............................................................................................................. 19
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Pedestrian Acitivity Analysis
Vegetation Constraints Memorandum
Existing Conditions Slope Analysis
Pine Avenue and Tamarack Avenue Ramp Options
Pine Avenue and Tamarack Avenue Ramps
OPCC and Structures Estimate
Environmental Constraints Table
List of Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
List of Tables
Table 3.1
Table 4.1
Project Study Area .............................................................................................................. 3
Habitat Value Assessment .................................................................................................. 8
Pine Avenue Beach Access ................................................................................................ 13
Pine Avenue Ramp ............................................................................................................ 14
Tamarak Avenue Beach Access ......................................................................................... 15
Tamarak Avenue Restroom Ramp .................................................................................... 16
Design Character ............................................................................................................... 17
Plant Materials .................................................................................................................. 18
24-Hr Pedestrian Activity-Saturday, August 11, 2018 ........................................................... S
The Criteria for Evaluating Alternatives With Associated Weighting .................................. 11
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1.0 Introduction
1 . 1 Overview
The City of Carlsbad Public Works-Transportation Depa1tment commissioned a feasibility study to
evaluate alternatives to provide access to Carlsbad State Beach (beach) that are compliant with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to provide access for all pedestrians, regardless of ability, to one of the
area's premiere beaches. The importance of this project cannot be understated since it will allow the
community to enjoy a beautiful nahtral-resource that is unique to the region. The proposed project
promotes the spirit and vision of both the Calif9rnia Coastal Act and the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
1.2 Project Identification and Goals
ADA Beach Access Study, CIP No. 60651
The project's main objective is to evaluate the feasibility of constructing one or more ADA access
ramps to provide a connection from Carlsbad Boulevard to the beach. A number of alternatives were
considered and evaluated using criteria established by the project team. The project goal was to
develop up to two preferred alternatives for this connection between Carlsbad Boulevard and the
beach.
1,3 Project Study Area
The ADA Beach Access Study project area is along Carlsbad Boulevard and the beach from to the
parking lot just north of Pine Avenue to the Cold-Water Inlet Bridge (bridge),just south of Tamarack
Avenue.
Figure 1 displays the project's study area.
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Figure 1-Project Study Area
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2.0 Existing Conditions
Carlsbad State Beach, also known as Tamarack State Beach, stretches from the warm waterjetties,just
south of Tamarack Avenue, to Frazee Beach, near Carlsbad Village Drive.
Carlsbad Boulevard rnns along the bluffs above the beach along this stretch of coastline. At the notth
end of the project (near Pine Avenue), the roadway is approximately 30 feet above the beach; at the
south end (bridge), the roadway is about 12 feet above the parking lot. A long these 4,200 lineal feet,
pedestrian access is provided via six stai1ways and two ramps. Vehicular access is provided as an
extension of Tamarack Avenue to Tamarack State Beach. The slopes of the two ramps at Pine Avenue
and Tamarack Avenue exceed the allowable slopes defined by ADA at 15.6% and 9.9%, respectively
and with no landings.
The Carlsbad Seawall, a paved walking path along the coast, extends from Pine Avenue to Tamarack
Avenue. The lower seawall runs along the bottom of the bluffs at the back beach and provides shoreline
protection for the walking path and the bluffs. Stairs are provided to connect to lower seawall to the
beach. The upper seawall includes a paved wall<ing trail along the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard.
The section of the coastline is highly utilized by people walking, jogging, and cycling.
3.0 Feasibility Study Approach
This chapter describes the various studies performed as pait of the selection process for the location of
the proposed ramps.
3.1 Existing Access Utilization
In order to determine utilization at the existing points of access to the beach, pedestrian counts were
conducted at eight (8) locations (see below) along Carlsbad Boulevard on an aver.age Saturday
(Saturday, August 11 , 2018).
1. Pine Avenue Beach Access Ramp;
2. Sycamore A venue Stai1way;
3. Maple Avenue Stairway;
4. Cherry Avenue Stai1way;
5. Hemlock Avenue Stairway;
6. Tamarack Avenue Stairway;
7. Tamarack Beach Parking Lot Access Road Walkway; and
8. Cold-Water Inlet Stairway.
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Table 3.1 displays the pedestrian counts collected Saturday, August 11, 2018.
TABLE 3.1 -24-HR PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY -SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018
Total
Pedestrian Peak Hour
Location Counts Peak Hour Volume
1 -Pine A venue Beach 5,720 7:00 PM 536 Access Ramp
2 -Sycamore A venue 1,599 2:00 PM 191 Stairway
3 -Maple Avenue 1,249 1:00 PM 126 Stairway
4 -Cheny A venue 2,042 7:00PM 206 Stairway
5-Hemlock Avenue 1,686 4:00PM 173 Stai1way
6-Tamarack Avenue 3,477 7:00PM 316 Staitway
7 -Tamarack Beach
Parking Lot Access 1,758* 7:00PM 215*
Road Walkway
8 -Cold-Water Inlet 1,007 9:00AM 120 Staitway
Source: Chen Ryan Associates, June 2019.
Notes:
*Pedestrian volumes obtained using ratios developed based on counts from Friday,
August 10th.
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As shown in Table 3.1, the Pit1e Avenue Beach Access Ramp was identified as the location with the
highest pedestrian activity with 5,720 pedestrians on an average summer Saturday. It should also be
noted that the combined number of pedestrians at the two available access points at Tamarack Avenue
was 5,235. The Cold-Water Inlet Staitway was identified as the location with the lowest pedestrian
activity with 1,007 pedestrians on an average summer Saturday. See Appendix A for pedestrian count
worksheets.
3.2 Community Input
The project team conducted community and stakeholder outreach initiatives to identify the level of
support and obtain community input for the ADA Beach Access Feasibility Sh1dy. These efforts
it1cluded:
• Stakeholder Meeting (November 15, 2018);
• On-site "pop-up" events (November 16 and 17, 2018).
The people who were invited to the Stakeholder Meeting were residents that had previously expressed
a desire for better access to Carlsbad State Beach. Many of these stakeholders are wheelchair users
and lived m the Carlsbad Village. They expressed that the village is a great for them due to the
generally flat topography. The ove1whelming consensus from this group was that theit-most ideal
location for ADA access would be near Pine Avenue. Tamarack Avenue was identified as a potential
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location if more than one ramp could be built. The reason for this overwhelming consensus is due to
the close proximity to Carlsbad Village of a Pine Avenue ADA Ramp compared to other locations
fmther to the south.
The two "pop-up" events were held
on-site. One was held on a Friday
afternoon near Pine A venue and the
second was held on a Saturday
morning near Tamarack Avenue.
There was board suppo1t from the
community for the project at these
two events.
"Pop-up" event held near Pine Avenue on November 16, 2018
3.3 Vegetation Constraints Analysis
To aid in siting considerations that may minimize impacts to native habitats, the project team conducted
a qualitative assessment of bluff habitats supporting native plants along the coastal bluffs in the project
vicinity.
This assessment included a field inspection of the site to determine species composition and relative
cover values for native plants, non-native plants, and unvegetated areas. Bluff habitats were divided
into areas (polygons) of similar cover prop01tions and depicted on a map.
Common native species observed in the study area included coast prickly pear (Opuntia littoralis),
California fuchsia (Epilobium canum), seacliff buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifolium), California
boxthom (Lycium californicum), coastal goldenbush (lsocoma menziesii), coast cholla
(Cylindropuntia prolifera), and California encelia (Encelia californica). Common non-native species
observed included, ngaio (Myoporum laetum), sea lavender (Limonium perezii), and natal plum
(Carissa macrocarpa).
On the basis of the relative cover values, each of the 12 mapped polygons were then ranked from
highest potential impact to native plant resources (Rank of 1) to lowest potential impact to native plant
resources (Rank of 12) on the basis of the assigned cover value using the following assumptions:
► Higher relative cover value of native plant implies higher potential impacts
► Higher relative cover value of non-native plants implies lower potential impacts
► Higher relative cover value of unvegetated implies lower potential impacts
See Appendix B for the Vegetation Constraints Memorandum.
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The vegetation assessment provides a ranking for potential habitat impacts associated with construction
of ADA access along Carlsbad Boulevard. Figure 2 displays polygons and their respective ranking
with the highest rankings reflect the lowest degree of impact to native and/or dense vegetation along
the bluffs, while those with lower rankings represent those areas that should be avoided iffeasible. For
example, Polygon "I" had the lowest ranking and would result in the highest amount of impacts to
native and/or dense vegetation, therefore this area was to be avoided. Polygon H has the highest ranking
of 12 and would result in the least amount of impacts. Impacts to this resource represent one
consideration among many, and helped inform siting efforts for the preferred alternatives.
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3.4 Engineering Evaluation
A number of steps were taken to evaluate the engineering feasibility of ADA access ramp(s) from
Carlsbad Boulevard to the beach. Two key factors that were considered throughout this evaluation
were landform alteration and shoreline protection. This is due to the project team's understanding of
the California Coastal Commission's (CCC) desire to minimize Iandform alteration and installation of
new shoreline protection along the coastline.
A review of existing conditions was completed, including an evaluation of how long ADA compliant
ramps would need to be at various locations within the study area. Existing utilities were also identified
within the project area. These included the· storm drain outfall at Pine Avenue and above ground
inigation within along the bluffs.
In order to determine if the ramps could be constructed at grade while minimizing landfonn alteration,
a slope analysis was completed along the bluffs within the study area.
See Appendix C for slope analysis exhibits.
Land Form Alteration
Land fonn alteration is identified in the California Coastal Act as a significant environmental concern
for the following reasons:
• Land form alteration often leads to loss of habitat, erosion, runoff and water quality
degradation.
• Once land fonn alteration has occurred, it is difficult, if not impossible for an engineered area
to replicate all the functions of an unaltered area.
• Land fonn alteration in steep slope areas can have far more impact than in low relief areas.
• Development in steep areas often proposes vast amounts of land form alteration to make the
area safe and buildable.
Slope Analysis Results
The slope analysis showed slopes of stepper than 2: I within the bluffs throughout the study area. These
steep slopes led the project team to detennine that an elevated ramp system with pile supports would
be seen as more favorable compared to an at-grade ramp by both the CCC and CA State Parks.
Geotechnical
Based on preliminary review of existing conditions and the Geotechnical Investigation Report for the
Tamarack Coastal Improvements Project prepared by AECOM on March 2018, since the proposed pile
supports are entirely in the bluffs, putting it in forrnational soil (Te1rnce Deposits), liquefaction would not
be an issue.
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3.5 Development and Evaluation of Ramp Alternatives
Based on the existing access utilization, community input, the vegetation constraints analysis, and the
engineering evaluation, all described above, five (5) different alternative ramp locations were identified
for further evaluation:
• N01ih of Pine Avenue
• Pine Avenue
• Cherry Street
• Tamarack Avenue Restroom
• South of Tamarack Avenue Access Road
3.6 Evaluation criteria to select preferred ramp
The project team identified fourteen (14) potential criterion for evaluation of the five a lternatives.
These included the following:
1. Usage/ Demand
2. Safety and Convenience
3. Construction Feasibility/ Complexity
4. California Coastal Commission Acceptance
5. Aesthetics
6. Public Input
7. State Parks Concurrence
8. Sea Level Rise/ Storm Damage Vulnerability
9. Biological Resources
10. Geoteclmical / Geology
11. Transportation / Traffic
12. Noise
13. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
14. Air Quality
The project team paiiicipated in an online survey to rank the fomieen (14) potential criterion based on
each team member's opinion of what should be considered as most important. These ranking led to
the elimination of the four ( 4) lowest scoring criterion, leaving the team with ten (10) criterion for
ranking the alternative ramp locations. Fmiher, the project team utilized the ranking from the survey
to assign weights to each of the scoring criterion with the highest being wo1ih a maximum of 13 points
and the lowest being worth a maximum of 6 points out of 100. Table 4.1 depicts the final criteria and
associated weight given to each criterion. It should be noted each of the five (5) ramp alternative
locations would have received very similar scores for each of the four criterion that were eliminated
(Transportation/Traffic, Noise, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Air Quality).
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TABLE 4.1 displays the criteria for evaluating alternatives with associated weighting_
Weighted
# Criteria Weight
1 Usage/Demand 1.3
2 Safety/Convenience 1.3
3 Construction 1.1 Feasibility/Complexity
4 CCC Acceptance 1.1
5 Aesthetics 1.1
6 Public Input 1.0
7 State Parks Concurrence 1.0
8 Vulnerability 0.8
9 Biological Resources 0.7 Impact
10 Geotech / Geology 0.6
Total 10.0
Source: Chen Ryan Associates, June 2019.
4.0 Feasibility Study Results
4. 1 Preferred Alternatives
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The project team utilized the criteria for evaluating alternative locations to score each of the five (5)
alternative locations compared to one another.
Summa1y of the evaluation for each alternative:
• North of Pine A venue -preferred alternative #1. The alternative location scored high across
the board with high scores for usage/demand, construction feasibility/complexity, CCC
acceptance, public input, State Parks concurrence, and biological resources impact. The only
real mark against this alternative is vulnerability. This is because the end of the ramp is at
grade and not protected by shoreline protection. However, some of the existing rip-rap could
be moved around to enhance this deficiency.
• Pine Avenue -This alternative scored lower than North of Pine due to the complexity of
constructing the ramp in the narrow area between the existing restroom and the upper sea wall
walkway. If would also result in greater impacts to biological resources and require some
landform alteration at the end of the ramp.
• Cheny Street -lowest score. This alternative scored poorly on usage/demand,
safety/convenience, and public input.
• Tamarack Avenue Restroom -preferred alternative #2. This alternative location scored
second highest overall.
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• South of Tamarack A venue Access Road -This alternative scored lower than the Tamarack
Avenue Restroom due to vulnerability (it does not land behind the lower seawall) and
safety/convenience (it requires crossing vehicle drive aisle to access the beach and does not
allow for ADA access to the existing restroom).
4.2 Conceptual Design
Schmidt Design Group developed a number of rough sketches for the two preferred alternatives (see
Appendix D). These were refined utilizing input from the project team and city staff (see Appendix
E). Some of the key decisions that were made during this process included the following:
• North of Pine Avenue Ramp-
a Land the ramp near the existing rip-rap adjacent to the existing restroom. This
approach mitigates the vulnerability to raising sea levels and provides access to the
ADA compliant restroom. Landing on the sand as shown on some of the initial
sketches was not seen as ideal.
a Do not include stairs. The project team decided that inclusion of stairs that provide
access to a different potion of the beach does not meet the reasonable accommodation
requirements of ADA.
a Ramp to be 8' wide.
a Maintain existing informal railroad tie access trails at the parking lot.
• Tamarack Avenue Restroom Ramp -
a Minimize ramp length within the bluffs. This approach lessens impact to biological
resources.
a Revise existing ramp to existing restroom to be ADA compliant. This allows for ADA
access to the existing restrooms and also allows a large portion of the ramp system to
be built at-grade (much lower cost) on previously disturbed land.
a Ramp to be 8' wide.
Figm·es 4-7 display the North of Pine A venue Ramp and Tamarack Avenue Restroom Ramp final
concepts and photo simulations.
Figures 8 and 9 display the conceptual design character and plant materials for the projects.
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Figure 4 -North of Pine Avenue Ramp -Photosimulation
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4.3 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
The project team developed a planning level opinion of probable construction costs for the ramps. The
estimated cost, including design and CEQA clearance, was $2.SM for each ramp. A breakdown of
costs can be found in Appendix F.
4.4 CEQA Clearance
The project team completed an evaluation of environmental constraints to help transition into the next
phase of the project. The biggest constraint are the existing biological resources that would be
impacted by construction. However, these impacts can be mitigated. The Environmental Constraints
Analysis Table can be found in Appendix G.
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Pedestrian Activity Analysis
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PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY ANALYSIS
24-Hr Pedestrian Activity -Friday, August 10, 2018
Total Pedestrian
Location Counts Peak Hour Peak Hour Volume
7 -Tamarack Blvd 2,162 Stairway 7:00 PM 203
8 -Tamarack State
Beach Access Road 1,140 7:00 PM 138
Walkway
24-Hr Pedestrian Activity -Saturday, August 11, 2018
Total Pedestrian
Location Counts Peak Hour Peak Hour Volume
1 -Pine Avenue Beach 5,720 Access Ramp 7:00 PM 536
2 -Sycamore Avenue 1,599 2:00 PM 191 Stairway
3 -Maple Avenue 1,249 1:00 PM 126 Stairway
4 -Cherry Avenue 2,042 7:00 PM 206 Stairway
5 -Hemlock Avenue
Stairway 1,686 4:00 PM 173
6 -Cold-Water Inlet
Stairway 1,007 9:00AM 120
7 -Tamarack Blvd 316 3,477 7:00 PM Stairway
8 -Tamarack State
Beach Access Road 1,758* 7:00 PM 215*
Walkwav
. *Pedestrian volumes obtained using ratios developed based on counts from Friday, August
10th
■ 1 -Pine Avenue 2 -Sycamore
Beach Access
Ramp
Avenue
Stairway
Pedestrian Activity
-3 -Maple
Avenue
Stairway
■ ■ 4 -Cherry 5 -Hemlock
Avenue Avenue
Stairway Stairway
Beach Access Location
-I
6 -Cold-Water 7 -Tamarack
Inlet Stairway Blvd Stairway
Location 1 -Pine Avenue Beach Access Ramp experienced the highest pedestrian activity with 5,720
pedestrians.
■ 8 -Tamarack
State Beach
Access Road
Walkway
Location 6 -Cold-Water Inlet Stairway experienced the lowest pedestrian activity with 1,007 pedestrians.
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LOCATION 1-Pine Avenue Beach Access Ram~
1 00:00 ➔ 01:00 31
2 01:00 ➔ 02:00 33
3 02:00 ➔ 03:00 0
4 03:00 ➔ 04:00 0
5 04:00 ➔ 05:00 2
6 05:00 ➔ 06:00 15
7 06:00 ➔ 07:00 75
8 07:00 ➔ 08:00 189
9 08:00 ➔ 09:00 325
10 09:00 ➔ 10:00 447
11 10:00 ➔ 11 :00 361
12 11 :00 ➔ 12:00 418
13 12:00 ➔ 13:00 388
14 13:00 ➔ 14:00 410
15 14:00 ➔ 15:00 371
16 15:00 ➔ 16:00 360
17 16:00 ➔ 17:00 363
18 17:00 ➔ 18:00 426
19 18:00 ➔ 19:00 436
20 19:00 ➔ 20:00 536
21 20:00 ➔ 21 :00 316
22 21:00 ➔ 22:00 96
23 22:00 ➔ 23:00 69
24 23:00 ➔ 00:00 53
DAILY LOCATION TOTAL 5720
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LOCATION 2 -Sycamore Avenue Stairway
1 00:00 ➔ 01:00 8
2 01:00 ➔ 02:00 2
3 02:00 ➔ 03:00 0
4 03:00 ➔ 04:00 0
5 04:00 ➔ 05:00 4
6 05:00 ➔ 06:00 6
7 06:00 ➔ 07:00 27
8 07:00 ➔ 08:00 24
9 08:00 ➔ 09:00 71
10 09:00 ➔ 10:00 86
11 10:00 ➔ 11 :00 109
12 11 :00 ➔ 12:00 91
13 12:00 ➔ 13:00 115
14 13:00 ➔ 14:00 131
15 14:00 ➔ 15:00 191
16 15:00 ➔ 16:00 137
17 16:00 ➔ 17:00 122
18 17:00 ➔ 18:00 129
19 18:00 ➔ 19:00 105
20 19:00 ➔ 20:00 128
21 20:00 ➔ 21:00 64
22 21:00 ➔ 22:00 5
23 22:00 ➔ 23:00 16
24 23:00 ➔ 00:00 28
DAILY LOCATION TOTAL 1599
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LOCATION 3 -Maple Avenue Sta irway
1 00:00 ➔ 01:00
2 01:00 ➔ 02:00
3 02:00 ➔ 03:00
4 03:00 ➔ 04:00
5 04:00 ➔ 05:00
6 05:00 ➔ 06:00
7 06:00 ➔ 07:00
8 07:00 ➔ 08:00
9 08:00 ➔ 09:00
10 09:00 ➔ 10:00
11 10:00 ➔ 11 :00
12 11 :00 ➔ 12:00
13 12:00 ➔ 13:00
14 13:00 ➔ 14:00
15 14:00 ➔ 15:00
16 15:00 ➔ 16:00
17 16:00 ➔ 17:00
18 17:00 ➔ 18:00
19 18:00 ➔ 19:00
20 19:00 ➔ 20:00
21 20:00 ➔ 21:00
22 21:00 -> 22:00
23 22:00 ➔ 23:00
24 23:00 ➔ 00:00
DAILY LOCATION TOTAL 1249
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2
0
0
4
2
8
44
55
62
88
96
74
126
11 6
93
107
124
95
75
54
8
8
1
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LOCATION 4 -Cherry Avenue Stairway
1 00:00 ➔ 01 :00 6
2 01:00 ➔ 02:00 4
3 02:00 ➔ 03:00 6
4 03:00 ➔ 04:00 0
5 04:00 ➔ 05:00 0
6 05:00 ➔ 06:00 4
7 06:00 ➔ 07:00 17
8 07:00 ➔ 08:00 67
9 08:00 ➔ 09:00 79
10 09:00 ➔ 10:00 95
11 10:00 ➔ 11 :00 121
12 11 :00 ➔ 12:00 155
13 12:00 ➔ 13:00 137
14 13:00 ➔ 14:00 158
15 14:00 ➔ 15:00 149
16 15:00 ➔ 16:00 189
17 16:00 ➔ 17:00 180
18 17:00 ➔ 18:00 154
19 18:00 ➔ 19:00 156
20 19:00 ➔ 20:00 206
21 20:00 ➔ 21:00 62
22 21 :00 ➔ 22:00 27
23 22:00 ➔ 23:00 23
24 23:00 ➔ 00:00 47
DAILY LOCATION TOTAL 2042
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LOCATION 5 -Hemlock Avenu e Stairway
1 00:00 ➔ 01 :00 4
2 01:00 ➔ 02:00 0
3 02:00 ➔ 03:00 0
4 03:00 ➔ 04:00 2
5 04:00 ➔ 05:00 2
6 05:00 ➔ 06:00 3
7 06:00 ➔ 07:00 27
8 07:00 ➔ 08:00 68
9 08:00 ➔ 09:00 57
10 09:00 ➔ 10:00 93
11 10:00 ➔ 11 :00 81
12 11 :00 ➔ 12:00 121
13 12:00 ➔ 13:00 115
14 13:00 ➔ 14:00 172
15 14:00 ➔ 15:00 150
16 15:00 ➔ 16:00 134
17 16:00 ➔ 17:00 173
18 17:00 ➔ 18:00 145
19 18:00 ➔ 19:00 11 1
20 19:00 ➔ 20:00 124
21 20:00 ➔ 21:00 39
22 21:00 ➔ 22:00 35
23 22:00 ➔ 23:00 24
24 23:00 ➔ 00:00 6
DAILY LOCATION TOTAL 1686
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LOCATION 6 -Cold-Water Inlet Stairway
1 00:00 ➔ 01:00 5
2 01:00 ➔ 02:00 0
3 02:00 ➔ 03:00 0
4 03:00 ➔ 04:00 0
5 04:00 ➔ 05:00 0
6 05:00 ➔ 06:00 3
7 06:00 ➔ 07:00 34
8 07:00 ➔ 08:00 68
9 08:00 ➔ 09:00 111
10 09:00 ➔ 10:00 120
11 10:00 ➔ 11 :00 101
12 11 :00 ➔ 12:00 49
13 12:00 ➔ 13:00 54
14 13:00 ➔ 14:00 36
15 14:00 ➔ 15:00 48
16 15:00 ➔ 16:00 41
17 16:00 ➔ 17:00 70
18 17:00 ➔ 18:00 63
19 18:00 ➔ 19:00 78
20 19:00 ➔ 20:00 69
21 20:00 ➔ 21:00 32
22 21:00 ➔ 22:00 21
23 22:00 ➔ 23:00 2
24 23:00 ➔ 00:00 2
DAILY LOCATION TOTAL 1007
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FullLength (12AM-12AM(+2))
All Classes (Pedestrians, Pedestrians, Bicycles, Bicycles)
All Channels
ID: 553192, Location: 33.147429, -117.345717
Leg North
Direction Southbound
Time T
2018-08-10 12:00AM 0
1:00AM 0
2:00AM 0
3:00AM 0
4:00AM 0
5:00AM 1
6:00AM 17
7:00AM 31
8:00AM 29
9:00Afvl 51
10:00AM 81
11:00AM 76
12:00PM 100
1:00PM 86
2:00PM 74
3:00PM 69
4:00PM 83
5:00PM 70
6:00PM 70
7:00PM 79
8:00PM 45
9:00PM 25
10:00PM 9
11:00PM 3
2018-08-11 12:00AM 1
1:00AM 2
2:00AM 0
3:00Afvl 0
4:00AM 1
5:00AM 7
6:00AM 30
7:00AM 59
8:00AM 71
9:00AM 91
10:00AM 111
11:00AM 147
12:00PM 122
1:00PM 156
2:00PM 156
3:00PM 113
4:00PM 116
5:00PM 126
6:00PM 136
7:00PM 117
8:00PM 66
9:00PM 30
10:00PM 4
11:00PM 0
Total 2661
% Approach 100%
% Total 47.2%
Pedestrians 01
% Pedestrians 0%
Bicycles 01
App
0
0
0
0
0
1
17
31
29
51
81
76
100
86
74
69
83
70
70
79
45
25
9
3
1
2
0
0
1
7
30
59
71
91
111
14 7
122
156
156
113
116
126
136
117
66
30
4
0
2661
-
47.2%
0
0 %
0
South
Provided by: City of Carlsbad (CA)
1635 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, US
Northbound
T App Int
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
2 2 3
8 8 25
35 35 66
32 32 61
37 37 88
45 45 126
86 86 162
88 88 188
105 105 191
86 86 160
109 10 9 178
109 109 192
97 97 167
87 87 157
124 124 203
88 88 133
19 19 44
I 1 10
5 5 8
1 1 2
2 2 4
1 1 1
0 0 0
0 0 1
4 4 11
9 9 39
49 49 108
70 70 141
87 87 178
82 82 193
101 101 24 8
113 113 235
142 142 298
168 168 324
163 163 276
191 191 307
143 143 269
162 162 298
199 199 316
79 79 145
28 28 58
19 19 23
2 2 2
2978 2978 5639
100% --
52.8% 52.8% -
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0% 0% 0%
al 1 f15 0
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Leg North South
Direction Southbound Northbound
Time T App T App Int
% Bicycles 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pedestrians 2661 2661 2977 2977 5638
% Pedestrians 100% 100% 100°1., L00.0% 100.0%
Bicycles 0 0 l l 1
% Bicycles -0~6 100% 0% 0.0%
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Full Length (12AM-9:45AM (+1))
All Classes (Pedesufans, Pedestrians)
All Channels
ID: 554529, Location: 33.147551, -117.345407
Leg
Direction
Time
2018-08-10 12:00AM
12:15AM
12:30AM
12:45AM
Hourly Total
1:00AM
1:15AM
1:30AM
1:45AM
Hourly Total
2:00AM
2:15AM
2:30AM
2:45AM
Hourly Total
3:00AM
3:15AM
3:30AM
3:45AM
Hourly Total
4:00AM
4:15AM
4:30AM
4:45AM
Hourly Total
5:00AM
5:15AM
5:30AM
5:45AM
Hourly Total
6:00AM
6:15AM
6:30AM
6:45AM
Hourly Total
7:00AM
7:15AM
7:30AM
7:45AM
Hourly Total
8:00AM
8:15AM
8:30AM
8:45AM
Hourly Total
9:00AM
9:15AM
9:30AM
9:45AM
,. Hourly Total
10:00AM
10:15AM
10:30AM
10:45AM
North
Southbound
T App
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
1 1
1 1
1 1
3 3
0 0
2 2
0 0
2 2
4 4
4 4
13 13
15 15
7 7
39 39
7 7
3 3
5 5
6 6
21 21
11 11
11 11
18 18
13 13
53 53
12 12
18 18
13 13
10 10
Provided by: City of Carls bad (CA)
1635 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, US
South
Northbound
T App Int
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 1
0 0 1
2 2 3
2 2 0
2 2 2
1 1 3
4 4 4
3 3 5
10 10 0
5 5 9
3 3 16
7 7 22
9 9 16
24 24 0
5 5 12
10 10 13
4 4 9
4 4 10
23 23 0
7 7 18
5 5 16
7 7 25
5 5 18
24 24 0
7 7 19
11 11 29
3 3 16
3 3 13
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Leg North South
Direction Southbound Northbound
Time T App T App Int
Hourly Total 53 53 24 24 0
11:00AM 16 16 5 5 21
11:15AM 8 8 4 4 12
11:30AM 19 19 7 7 26
11:45AM 14 14 18 18 32
Hourly Total 57 57 34 34 0
12:00PM 4 4 l 1 5
12:15PM 6 6 7 7 13
12:30PM 6 6 5 5 11
12:45PM 9 9 8 8 17
Hourly Total 25 25 21 21 0
1:00PM 3 3 4 4 7
1:15PM 10 10 9 9 19
1:30PM 15 15 5 5 20
1:45PM 0 0 4 4 4
Hourly Total 28 28 22 22 0
2:00PM 8 8 3 3 11
2:15PM 12 12 5 5 17
2:30PM 12 12 18 18 30
2:45PM 1 1 4 4 5
Hourly Total 33 33 30 30 0
3:00PM 13 13 4 4 17
3:15PM 17 17 3 3 20
3:30PM 8 8 4 4 12
3:45PM 14 14 14 14 28
Hourly Total 52 52 25 25 0
4:00PM 20 20 12 12 32
4:15PM 12 12 10 10 22
4 :30PM 16 16 8 8 24
4 :45PM 10 10 15 15 25
Hourly Total 58 58 45 45 0
5 :00PM 8 8 4 4 12
5:15PM 16 16 7 7 23
5:30PM 6 6 9 9 15
5:45PM 9 9 3 3 12
Hourly Total 39 39 23 23 0
6:00PM 13 13 4 4 17
6:15PM 6 6 6 6 12
6:30PM 23 23 13 13 36
6:45PM 31 31 4 4 35
Hourly Total 73 73 27 27 0
7:00PM 19 19 19 19 38
7:15PM 12 12 8 8 2 0
7:30PM 32 32 6 6 38
7:45PM 30 30 12 12 42
Hourly Total 93 93 45 45 0
8:00PM 24 24 13 13 37
8:15PM 21 21 10 10 31
8:30PM 15 15 2 2 17
8:45PM 1 1 1 1 2
Hourly Total 61 61 26 26 0
9:00PM 3 3 3 3 6
9:15PM 0 0 5 5 5
9:30PM 2 2 6 6 8
9:45PM 1 1 5 5 6
Hourly Total 6 6 19 19 0
10:00PM 0 0 0 0 0
10:15PM 0 0 1 1 1
10:30PM 4 4 2 2 6
10:45PM 4 4 0 0 4
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Leg North South
Direction Southbound Northbound
Time T App T App Int
' Hourly Total 8 0 3 3 0
11:00PM 0 0 2 2 2
11:15PM 1 1 2 2 3
11:30PM 0 0 0 0 0
11:45PM 0 0 2 2 2
Hourly Total 1 1 G 6 0
2018-08-1.l 12:00AM 0 0 0 0 0
12:15AM 0 0 0 0 0
12:30Al\ll 0 0 0 0 0
12:45AM 0 0 0 0 0
Hourly Total 0 0 0 0 0
1:00AJ\11 0 0 0 0 0
1:15AM 0 0 3 3 3
1:30AM 0 0 0 0 0
1:45AM 0 0 0 0 0
Hourly Total 0 0 3 3 0
2:00AM 0 0 0 0 0
2:15AM 0 0 0 0 0
2:30AM 0 0 0 0 0
2:45AM 0 0 0 0 0
Hourly Total 0 0 0 0 0
3:00AM 0 0 0 0 0
3:15AM 0 0 0 0 0
3:30AM l 1 3 3 4
3:45AM 1 1 0 0 1
Hourly Total 2 2 3 3 0
4:00AJ\11 0 0 0 0 0
4:15AM 0 0 0 0 0
4:30AM 0 0 0 0 0
4:45AM 0 0 0 0 0
Hourly Total 0 0 0 0 0
5:00AM 0 0 0 0 0
5:15AM 0 0 0 0 0
5:30Al\ll 0 0 1 1 1
5:45AM 3 3 1 1 4
Hourly Total 3 3 2 2 0
6:00AM 1 1 2 2 3
6:15AM 3 3 2 2 5
6:30Al\ll 7 7 4 4 11
6:45AM 7 7 l 1 8
Hourly Total 18 10 9 9 0
7:00AM 7 7 6 6 13
7:15AM 8 8 11 11 19
7:30AM 8 8 8 0 16
7:45AM 7 7 5 5 12
Hourly Total 30 30 30 30 0
8:00AM 8 8 19 19 27
8:15AM 21 21 19 19 40
8:30AM 11 11 13 13 24
8:45AM 10 10 5 5 15
Hourly Total 50 50 56 56 0
9:00AM 15 15 12 12 27
9:15AJVI 14 14 18 10 32
9:30AM 18 18 8 0 26
9:45AM 2 2 1 1 3
Hourly Total 49 49 39 39 0
Total 859 859 575 575 1434
% Approach 100% -100% --
%Total 59.9% 59.9% 40.1% 40.1% -
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Appendix B
Vegetation Constr·aints Memorandum
Carlsbad ADA Beach Access
Feasibility Study
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A:COM
Memorandum
To
cc
Subject
From
Date
Matt Capuzzi, Chen Ryan
AECOM
401 West A Street
Suite 1200
San Diego, CA 92101
www.aecom.com
ADA Accessibility -Vegetation Constraints Review
Cindy Kinkade, AECOM
December 20, 2018
619.610.7600 tel
619.610.7601 fax
Page
Various siting options for ADA access to Carlsbad State Beach along Carlsbad Boulevard between
Pine Avenue and Tamarack Avenue are currently being considered. One consideration in siting may
be quality and density of native vegetation along the existing bluff. To aid in siting considerations that
may minimize impacts to native habitats, this qualitative assessment was conducted of bluff habitats
supporting native plants along the coastal bluffs in the project vicinity. Bluffs in the project area have
received various levels of habitat restoration/enhancement in recent years through the coordinated
efforts of the City of Carlsbad, Carlsbad State Park, and community volunteers. These restoration
activities have included the installation of irrigation systems, the planting of native species, and the
treatment and removal of invasive species. Specific areas within the proposed project area continue
to be characterized by sparse vegetation and/or bare patches and/or the presence of non-native or
invasive species.
This assessment included a field inspection of the site to determine species composition and relative
cover values for native plants, non-native plants, and unvegetated areas. Bluff habitats were divided
into areas (polygons) of similar cover proportions and depicted on a map (attached). Relative cover
values (totaling 100%) were assigned to each polygon by visual inspection of recent aerial imagery
(SANDAG 2017) and comparison to a California Native Plant Society cover diagram
(https://cnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/percent cover diaq-cnps.pdf).
Common native species observed in the study area included coast prickly pear (Opuntia littoralis),
California fuchsia (Epilobium canum), seacliff buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifo/ium), California boxthorn
(Lycium californicum), coastal goldenbush (/socoma menziesi1), coast cholla (Cylindropuntia
prolifera), and California encelia (Encelia californica). Common non-native species observed
included, ngaio (Myoporum laetum), sea lavender (Limonium perezi1), and natal plum (Carissa
macrocarpa).
On the basis of the relative cover values, each of the 12 mapped polygons was then ranked from
highest potential impact to native plant resources (Rank of 1) to lowest potential impact to native plant
resources (Rank of 12) on the basis of the assigned cover value using the following assumptions:
► Higher relative cover value of native plant implies higher potential impacts
► Higher relative cover value of non-native plants implies lower potential impacts
► Higher relative cover value of unvegetated implies tower potential impacts
The assigned cover values and overall rank are presented in the attached table, and a graphical
representation of the overall ranking is presented in the attached figure.
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construction of ADA access along Carlsbad Boulevard. Polygons with the highest ranking
(red on the attached figure) would result in the lowest degree of impact to native and/or
dense vegetation along the bluffs, while those with lower rankings (green on the attached
figure) represent those areas that should be avoided if feasible. For example, Polygon I has
the lowest ranking of 1 and would result in the highest amount of impacts to native and/or
dense vegetation, therefore this area should be avoided if possible. Polygon H has the
highest ranking of 12 and would result in the least amount of impacts. Impacts to this
resource represent one consideration among many, and may help inform siting efforts for
the proposed project. Please feel free to contact me at (619) 610-7801 or
cindy.kinkade@aecom.com to discuss the project and we will expedite any requests for
additional information.
Sincerely,
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AECOM Project Manager
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Existing Conditions Analysis
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Appendix F
OPCC and Structures Estimate
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Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
Type
Structural
Raised ramp (1) supported on pile extensions at each landing
Lump Sum
Civil
Site Prep, Clearing and Grubbing, Traffic Control, Staging,
Erosion Control, Staking, Utility Adjustments, BMPs
Lump Sum
Landscape & Aesthetics
Landscape, Irrigation, Custom Railings, Etc.
Lump Sum
Engineering & Environmental
CEQA and PS&E
Lump Sum
Cost includes 25% contingency
Cost does not include escalation
TOTAL
ADA Beach Access
from Carlsbad
$1,700,000.00
$500,000.00
$300,000.00
$300,000.00
$2,800,000.00
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Preliminary Structures Cost Estimate
1. ADA Beach Access from Carlsbad Boulevard
Structure Type: Raised ramp supported on pile extension at each landing.
Ramp Length
Ramp Width
Ramp Area=
Cost/ SF= $
476 ft Based on information provided by Chen Ryan Associates via email on 1/2/19.
10 ft As requested by City during February PDT meeting
4,760 SF
Based on previous projects with similar structure type and Caltrans Comparative Bridge Costs,
325 scaled by the appropriate Bridge Cost index ratio. 48" CIDH Piles assumed at each landing.
Includes 25% Contingency
Structure Cost= $ 1,547,000
For Budget, Use! $ 1,600,000 !
D. Kasawdish
2/20/2019
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Appendix G
Environmental Constraints Table
Carlsbad ADA Beach Access
Feasibility Study
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Altemalives Summary
The Pine Avenue Americans with Disabilities Act {ADA) Ramp project would involve constructing an ADA compliant ramp that begins at the parkfng lot north of the intersection of Pine Avenue and Carlsbad Boulevard. The
389-fool ramp would change direction once, extending the pathway southward within the bluffs. The ramp Y10uld be designed wilh an fncline of 7.8 percenl One bench would be installed al the top of lhe ramp to provide a
viewing poinl for the public. The ramp would be elevated as it descends lhe bluff, ranging al distances of approximately 2 to 9 feet above the exisUng bluff below. Two or three disabled parking places would be design a led in
the existing parking lot.
The proposed Tamarack Avenue ADA Ranv, is approximately 3,500 reet south of the Pine Avenue ADA Ramp, across from the intersection of Tamarack Avenue and Cartsbad Boulevard. The ramp ~uld begTn at the top or
the bluff near existing facilities (i.e., showers, plaza, and restrooms) and would extend soulhward, parallel to the exisling access road to the Calfromia State Parks (State Parks) parking lot. Current facilities at this access
point are not ADA accessible. Construction or the Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp y,ould create an ADA compliant pathway and \Wuld generally improve public access to the beach and Lov1er Sea Wall al this access point.
The existing road/sidewalk south of the proposed ramp would remain the same. Additionally, the existing staircase located perpendicular lo the new romp would be reconstructed. A portion of the ramp would be elevated
along the blur( (approximately60 percent) ranging between 2 and 5 feel above the existing bluff. The ramp 'NOuld be 196 feel, starting at the access to the existing restroom, and have an incline of 7.5 pert.enl. The existing
ramp do'Ml to the restrooms would also be rebuilt to be ADA compliant. The design of the Tamarack Avenue Ramp uses existing access points and disturbed areas to the extenl posslble In order to minimrze impacts to the
previously undisturbed bluff.
Issue Area Existing CondltlonsfAssumptlons Pine Avenue ADA Ramp Tamar.ck Avenue ADA Ramp Constraints Summary
Aesthetics . The existing bluff is mostly unvegetated at the . Construcl!on of the ramp 'NOu(d . Construction of the ramp and . Overall, the difference in aesthetics between both options
proposed Pine Avenue ADA Ramp location, Yklile begin at the existing par1(ing lot staircase would begin al the same would be minimal aside from the existlng staircase which
the majority of the bluff Is vegetated (planted) near elevation (i.e., would not rise higher level of existing facilities and would v,,ould remain built to grade along the bluff. However, lhe
!he Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp. than current bluff elevation). not rise higher than the current bluff Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp incorporates planting to . There are no designated scenic resources in the Landscaping of native vegetation elevation. complement the existing facilities area. The raised
area. would be established adjacent to . l andscaping of native vegetation structures could be perceived as large from vantage
ramp. would be established adjacent lo points along the beach. However, these structures would
Design would be less Intrusive ramp. be less intrusive co~ared to the exisllng staircases
compared to other existing The existing staircase would be along this section of coasUine and impacts would be
structures of stairs along lhis updated, which Is built to grade minimal.
segment of beach, since this ramp along the bluff. Both oplions ~uld not interfere with pedestrian/traffic
'NOuld be built closer lo grade along views of the coasUine.
the slope of the bluff as compared
to existing staircases along lhe
coastline.
Air Quality It is assumed that no operational sources are . Potential Impacts due lo . Potential impacts due to . Potential air quality Impacts related to conslruclion or the
associated W'ilh either option; therefore, only construclion would be temporary. construction would be temporary. proposed ramps would be similar betw:,en the two
construction impacts are evaluated. Standard construction equipment Standard construction equipment projects. . Sensitive receptors are not located in the vicinity of would be used and applicable would be used and applicable . Air quality emissions associated with the proposed
the proposed projects. avoidance and minimization avoidance and minimization projects include emissions from construction. However, measures would be implemented. measures would be implemented. operations associated with construction would minimize
emissions through standard construcUon measures,
stonn water pollution prevention plan measures, and best
management practices.
II is assumed impacts would not occur to sensitive
receptors as none are located in the vicinity of the
crooosed croiects.
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Issue Area Existing Conditions/Assumptions Pine Avenue ADA Ramp Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp Constraints Summary
Biological . In the Vegetation Constraints Review Memo Equipment staging during . Equipmenl staging during . The Pine Avenue ADA Ramp ,•10uld have a slightly larger
Resources prepared by AECOM for the proposed projects, the construction would most likely construction would most likely impact area compared to the Tamarack Avenue ADA
North of Pine Avenue Ramp foolprinl evaluated occur in existing developed areas occur in existing developed areas. Ramp as lhe design of the ramp is primarily focused on
along this section of bluff is identified as 20% (e.g., parking lot at top of ramp). . lmpacls to vegetation may occur an undisturbed segment of bluff. Oeslgn of the Tamarack
natives, 5% nonnatives, and 75% unvegetated . Impacts lo vegetation may occur with installation of the ramp and Avenue AOA Ralll) Incorporates the existing access
(AECOM 2018a). This area has a ranking of 8 oul with installation of lhe ramp (e.g., staircase {e.g., vegetation footprint to the extent possible. For example, the existing
of 12 (where a rank of 12 is the lowest potential vegetalion removal). removal). staircase at the Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp is in need
impact to native plant resources). The Tamarack . Once constructed, the shadow Once constructed, the shadow of repair and upgrades are proposed to the existing
Avenue Ramp footprint covers two areas kfonlified crealed by the ramp may shade created by the elevated portions of structure within the previously disturbed footprint.
In the memo, knooo as I and J. These areas vegelation and could potentially lhe ramp may shade vegetation Addilionally, the new ramp which would provide access to
encompass 80% native, 5% nonnative, 15% inhibit plant growth. and could potentially inhibit plant the existing restrooms and associated improvemenls are
unvegetated and 80% native, 15% nonnative, 5% growth. The existing stalrcase that within previously disturbed areas.
unvegetated, respectively. They rank 1 and 2 ror would be updated as part of this . In both options, vegetation is proposed along the access
potential habitat impacts (where a rank of 1 is the design Is currently at grade and is ramp. The ramp foolprinl In the Pine Avenue ADA Ramp
highest potential to impact native plant resources), not expected to conlribute to would impact more undisturbed blurf lhan the Tamarack . Endangered, thteatened, or proposed for shadowing effects from vegetation . Avenue ADA Rafll). However, while more undisturbed
listing/rare wildlife are not known to use the bluff Is expected to be ifll):acted at North of Pine Avenue,
proposed project site since habitat is low quality, this area is of lesser habltat value lhan the cover type
fragmented vegetation Interspersed \'lith sandy bluff existing In the vicinity of the Tamarack Avenue ADA
too minimal to support species. Ramp {AECOM 2016a), The Tamarack Avenue ADA . lmplementalion of both projects would avoid the Ramp design uses existing infrastructure al !he staircase
aquallc environment and north of !he public facilities, which Y.QUld minimize . This area is not localed within the City of Carlsbad's Impacts to previously planted vegetation. Since
Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and is not vegetation In the Tamarack Avenue Ramp footprint has
designated as a significant wildlife corridor (City of grown in successfully, this recruitment shows temporary
Carlsbad 2004). vegetation Impacts along the bluff could be successfully
established post-construction. Best management
practices would be Implemented to ensure plant
estabUshment along the blufr In both focalions.
Neither proposed project footprint functlons as a
terrestrial wildlife movement corridor. The movement of
marine species would not be affected by the proposed
projecls' acHvilies, as there would be no permanent or
temporary blockage of the open water corridor. No
impacts are anlicipaled to wildlife movemenVcorridors
with implemenlallon of either project.
Avoidance and minimizalion measures would be
Implemented lo minimize potential Impacts to ,•lildlife
species, if found, such as clearance surveys for birds or
other sensitive species (e.g., silvery legless lizard, a
California Oepartmenl of Fish and Wildlife species of
special concern) as required, or vegetation removal
outside of the breedinn season.
CulluraVTribal A previous records search was conducted in the The proposed project would be . For the most part, the proposed . Standard surveys, analysis, and mitigation measures
Cultural vicinity of the proposed projects for the Car1sbad conslructed on previously project would be constructed on (e.g., consulting a qualified archaeologist and a Native
Resources Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Improvement undisturbed bluffs knovm as the previously disturbed ground, American representative, if applicable) would be
Projecl In 2017 (AECOM 2018b). The recqrds Santiago Formatlon (AECOM allhough excavation for implemented prior to and during construction because
search area encompassed all of the Tamarack 2018b). Potential for impact could footings/foundations could extend cultural sites have been identified wilhin a 0.5-mile radius
Avenue ADA RalTYl onlion and a oor1ion or the Pine occur if a previously unknovin into oreviouslv undisturbed bluff of the orooosed oroiect areas and the coastal reoion or
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Issue Area Existing CondlUons/Assumptions Pine Avenue ADA Ramp Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp Constraints Summary
Avenue ADA Ramp footprint. The previous records resource was discovered during formations (e.g., SanUago San Diego County relaW'ls a high level of cultural
search indicated 20 studies have been conducted, ground distu/'bing activities. Formation). Potential for impact sensitivity to Native American tribes (AECOM 2018b). four cultural resoutces were previously recorded, could occur if a previously unknown . Ir feasible, project design woukt avoid lhe Comfort Sta lion and one cultural resource was identified during a resource was discovered during at the Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp; lhe proposed pedestrian survey, all within a 0.5 mile vicinity of the ground disturbing activities. project would provide ADA access as well as improved proposed projects. After consulting v.-ith the Native general public access to lhis structure. American Heritage Council, it was determined that . The Pine Avenue ADA Ramp may present more of an no Native American places or sites were on file in opportunity lo encounter unknown resources since more the vicinity of the proposed project sites. ground disturbance would occur on undeveloped bluff. . One cultural resource has been identified within the Both options would rollow slandard procedures for Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp option footprint, protecting cultural resources. known as the Tamarack Avenue Comfort Slat.ion. A
historical background study and determination of
eligibility was prepared In 2016 and indicated that
the Comfort Sta lion is potenlially eligible for listing
on the California Register of Historical Resources
and Nalional Register of Hisloric Places (AECOM
2018b; Bevil 2016). . Separate record and Sacred lands File searches
could be completed to confirm cullural and/or tribal
cultural resources are not in the proposed foolprint
for the Pine Avenue ADA Ramp. Given the recent
resulls in the Cultural Resources Phase 1 Survey
Report conducted for the Carlsbad Boulevard and
Tamarack Avenue Improvement Project, It is
assumed cultural and/or tribal cultural resources
are not in the vicinity of the Pine Avenue ADA
Ramo,
GeotechnicaVG . There are no active raulls idenlined through The proposed project would be . The majority of the proposed . Although loss of topsoil rrom project implementation Is not eology Carlsbad, and the Caliromia Geologic Survey does constructed on a previously project would be constructed on a anticipated to be substantial, and erosion would most not include Carlsbad on list of cities affected by the undeveloped site where soil previously developed site and llkely decrease with project implementation due to Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones. Ho'llever, removal would be required lo install generally lhe same footprint as lhe reduced use or infonnal trails, In otder to minimize the Carlsbad Is in a seismically active region and is piles ror the elevaled ramp design. existing walkway and slaircase. potential impacts or soil erosion or the loss of topsoil, subject to ground-shaking during an earthquake. Polential impacts could occur with Potential impacts could occur 'Mith avoidance and minimization measures would be adopled . Geotechnical stability analyses were perfonTied, soil removal, which woufd be soil removal, required to tnslaU with implementation of both oplions (e.g., erosion control
indicaling the coastal bluffs in the project area required to Install piles for lhe plies for the elevated ramp design. and revegetalion/planling plan, City review of sile grading
currently have adequate factors of safety against elevated ramp design. plan lo ensure compliance with code requirements). The
deep instability and would not be located on an proposed project may decrease informal trail use,
unstable geologic unll or on expansive soils especially in lhe vicinity of the Pine Avenue ADA Ramp,
(AECOM 2016a). which contn'butes to substanlial soil erosion estimated to . As staled in the General Plan, lhe city of Carlsbad
is located within the coastal portion or the
be approximately 1 foot per year along the northern part
of the bluffs (AECOM 2016b).
Peninsular Ranges Geomorphic Province, a region . Both oplions \WUld adhere lo all applicable building and
characterized by northwest-trending struclural seismic codes and regulations therefore, not exposing
blocks and intervening fault zones (City of Carlsbad people or slruclures lo potential substantial adverse
201 Sa). The proposed project areas consist of fill effects, including risk of loss, Injury, or death due to
material and terrace deposits where lhe base of lhe severe ground shaking.
bluffs is characterized by the Santiago Formation Due to the nature of the site as described under existing
and relativelv resistant sandstone fonns the tower conditions impacts related to increased slooe inslabililv.
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Issue Ar'ea Exlsllng CondilionsJAssumptions Pine Avenue ADA Ramp Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp Constraints Summary
portion of the bluff (AECOM 2016a). Pleistocene landsides, or olher adverse seismic,.induced geologic
terrace deposits compose the upper portion of the hazards are not anticipated.
bluff, above an elevation of approximately 8 to 12
feet above mean sea level IAECOM 2016al.
Greenhouse It is assumed that no operational sources are Standard construction equipment Standard construction equipment GHG emissions related to conslruclion of lhe project
Gas Emissions associated with either project; therefore, only \1tould be used and standard \'IOUld be used and standard would be s!milar between projects. Similar construction
construction impacts are evaluated. emissions controls \','Ould be emissions controls V,'Ould be equipment would likely be used, and vehicle trips lo the
The City of Car1sbad adopted a Climate Action Plan implemented. implemented. conslruclion site would be similar.
(CAP) that outlines actions that the city will Both options are expected lo be In coll¥)Iiance vlilh the
undertake to achieve its propor1ional share of the Car1sbad CAP and would not emit al or above the CAP
state greenhouse gas (GHG} emissions reductions. sc,eening lhreshold of 900 metric tons of CO2 equivalent,
The CAP is a plan for the reduction of GHG as oullined in the CAP Consislency CheckJist.
emissions In accordance with California Additionally, both oplions' incremental contribution to a
Environmental Quality Acl (CEOA) Guidelines cumulative GHG emissions effecl would not be
Section 15183.5. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines considered cumulalively considerable, because they
Sections 15064(h)(3), 15130(d), and 15183(b), a \vould comply vlith requiremenls of the CAP.
project's incremental contribution to a cumulative
GHG emissions effect may be deIem1lned not lo be
cumulatively considerable if it complies with the
reauirements or the CAP.
land Use . Both proposed projects are surrounded by . The proposed project V.Quld comply . The proposed project ,vould comply . Both oplions \Wuld confonn to applicable land use
residential development to the east and the Pacific \'Jilh applicable land use policies wilh applicable land use policies policies and guidelines (e.g., Coastal Act) and
Ocean lo the v.-est. Both options are in the coastal and guidelines. and guidelines. appropriate resource agencies \voukl be involved during
zone and subject to regulalions per the California the permitting process (e.g., Califomla Coastal
Coastal Ac!. Commission, California Slate Panl.s). . Proposed ramp improvements are localed at Proposed ramps would establish ADA compliant features
Cartsbad State Beach, which State Parks has along the bluff, improve general public access to the
jurisdiction over. beach, and \','Ould be consistent with existing land use
and recrealion for the area.
Noise . II ls assumed thal no operational sources are . Noise impacts associated wilh . Noise impacls associated wilh Construction equipment and techniques used would be
associated wilh either option, therefore only construction woukl be temporary construction would be temporary slmilar or lhe same for bolh projects. Potential impacts
conslruclion impacts are evalualed. and standard construclion and standard construclion due to construction noise would be similar or the same for
The closest noise sensitive receptors to the Pine equipmenl would be used. equipment would be used. both projects.
Avenue ADA Ramp is a single-family residential During construclion or both projects, noise minimizalion
structure located approximately 150 feel nor1h of measures would be Implemented and local noise
the site and multi-residential units approximatety ordinance would be followed as detailed In Chapter 8.48,
150 feet east or the nearest construction boundary. Noise or the City of Car1sbad Municipal Code, which sets . The closest noise sensitive receptor to the limitations for construction hours.
Tamarack Ramp Avenue option is a mulli• . While the public using the beach during construction
residentlal structure located approximately 250 feel hours may experience higher noise levels anticipated with
southeast of the project limits. conslruclion, other portions of the beach where . Given the open space and recreallonal nature of temporary conslruclion noise could be avoided vli11
both proposed project sites, public using the beach remain open for use.
could be considered a sensitive noise receptor
durina construction.
Recreation Existing informal trails are located along lhe Pine Construction would temporarily Construction would temporarity localized recreation and pubHc access would be
Avenue ADA Ramp footprint interrupt access via informal trails. interrupt ,ecreation and access to temporarily interrupted during construction or both
During construction, multiple the beach and facilities at this projects; hoYtever, illl)acts bet\veen the two projects
access ""'ints alona the coastline location. Addilionallv. mu\tiCJle would be similar. Por1ions of nark.inn lots mav be
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Issue Area Existing Condllions/AnumpUons Pine Avenue ADA Ramp Tamarack Avenue ADA Ramp
There are multiple existing access points along this could continue lo be used to access points along the coasUlne
portion of coastline, none of ¥1hich are currently access the beach. could continue to be used in order
ADA compliant. to access the beach instead of the
current access point at Tamarack
Avenue.
Sea level . Both struclures are subjecl lo influence from sea To the extent practicable, . To the extent pracllcabte, Rise/Slorm level rise but would be constructed along the structures have been designed to structures have been designed to
Damage existing bluff above the elevation of the exisling provide resilience to sea level rise provide resilience to sea level rise Vulnerabilitv walkwav. which is orolecled bv a sea wall. scenarios. scenarios.
Transportation( . It is assumed that no operational sources are . Traffic may be temporarily . Traffic may be temporarily
Traffic associated with either oplion, therefore only interrupted during construclion. interrupted during construction.
construction impacts are evaluated. . Increased traffic to the sile due to improved access
Is assumed lo be minimal and mosl likely by
existing users or resldenls using this improved
route to access the beach, because the proposed
projecl would create an ADA compliant ramp and
safer/more direct oedestria.n access.
AECOM
2016a Geotechnlcal Investigations Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project.
2016b Tamarack Area Coastal Improvements Project Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2018a ADA Accessibility-Vegetation Conslraints Review.
2018b Cultural Resources Phase I Survey Report for the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Improvement Project
Bevil,A.D.
Constraints Summary
tempo rarity closed In order to stage equipment.
Numerous existing access points between lhe f'l.w
proposed project siles would remain available for use
during construction, including the ramp at Pine Avenue
and four staircases. These exisling access areas would
remain open during construction and muld continue to
provide adequate access to the beach during
construction. Ir feasible, proposed project work would be
conducted oulside of the busy summer season. . Post-construction, recreation and access would be
enhanced via the proposed ADA comcliant ramDs. . Structures are designed to be above lhe elevation of an
existing boardwalk and behind a protecLive sea wall,
which protects from potential storm damage and sea level
rise influence. . Applicable measures would be implemented during
construction to avoid and/or minimize temporary traffic
Impacts (e.g., timing of project work, traffic conlrol plan).
2016 The Tamarack Avenue Comfort Station al Carlsbad State Beach Historical Background Study and Determination or Eligibility. On file at the California Department or Parks and Recreation Southem Service
Center.
City or Carlsbad
2004 Habitat Management Plan ror the Natural Communities in the City of Carlsbad. Available at: http://wwwcartsbadca.gov/cMca,c/filebank/blobd!oad.aspx7BloblD=27193. Accessed August 2016.
2015a General Plan. Available at: http:/J\w..w.cartsbadca.gov/seryices/depts/planning/general.asp. Accessed July 2019.
2015b General Plan and Climate Action Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. Available at bttP:/fttwwcartsbadca.goy/ciyicaxlfjle;bankJblobdload-aspx?BloblD=28464, Accessed August 2016.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Project Background ............................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Project Study Area ................................................................................................................ 2
2.0 Existing Conditions ..................................................................................................... 4
Carlsbad Blvd Bridge ........................................................................................................ 4
Clearance under Carlsbad Blvd Bridge ............................................................................. 5
Wave run-up study .......................................................................................................... 5
3.0 Feasibility Study Approach ......................................................................................... 6
Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach .................................................................... 6
4.0 Feasibility Study Results ............................................................................................. 8
Proposed Structure .......................................................................................................... 8
Opinion of Probable Construction Costs ......................................................................... 9
CEQA Clearance ............................................................................................................. 10
5.0 Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 14
List of Figures
Figure 1 Project Study Area .............................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2 Open Walkway .................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 ADA Crossing Under Exist Bridge ........................................................................................ 7
Figure 4 ADA Crossing Under Exist Road .......................................................................................... 8
Figure 5 Cold Water Cut-Cover Tunnel Rendering ......................................................................... 11
Figure 6 Cold Water Cut-Cover Tunnel 3-D Simulation .................................................................. 12
Appendices
Appendix A Final Wave Runup Study
Appendix B Cost Estimate and Structures Estimate
Appendix C Environmental Constraints Table
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The City of Carlsbad Community Services – Parks & Recreation Department commissioned a feasibility
study for a connection between the North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail and Tamarack State Beach
via pedestrian walkway, tunnel, or at grade crossing.
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to provide access for all pedestrians, regardless of ability, to one of the area’s
premier beaches. The importance of this project cannot be understated as it will allow the community to
enjoy a beautiful natural-resource that is unique to the region. The proposed project promotes the spirit and
vision of both the California Coastal Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1.2 Project Background
Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach, Project No. 40631
The Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach project is located at the Cold-Water Inlet Bridge (bridge)
on Carlsbad Boulevard, south of Tamarack Avenue. The bridge is one of two waterway openings that
connect the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. The North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail
runs along the north side of the lagoon. The trail’s western terminus is at the north side of the bridge, where
a steep dirt pathway leads up to the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard. Tamarack State Beach lies west of
Carlsbad Boulevard and north of the bridge. Currently, there is no connection between the North Shore
Trail and Tamarack State Beach. In the existing condition, people using the trail who want to access the
beach must climb the steep dirt trail at the terminus of the North Shore Trail, walk uphill (approximately
700 feet) along the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard to Tamarack Avenue, cross Tamarack Avenue, cross
Carlsbad Boulevard, and walk down a steep asphalt pathway to the Tamarack State Beach. This circuitous
route makes for a difficult connection between these two important natural resources.
The project’s main objective is to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a tunnel or undercrossing to
connect the North Shore Lagoon Trail to Tamarack State Beach. A number of alternatives were considered
and evaluated to determine engineering feasibility. The project goal is to develop a preferred alternative
for the connection between the North Shore Lagoon Trail and Tamarack State Beach.
1.3 Project Study Area
The project study area is at and adjacent to the north side of the existing bridge.
Figure 1 displays the project study area.
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Figure 1 Project Study Area
Location of
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2.0 Existing Conditions
Carlsbad Boulevard is positioned on a coastal bluff and is elevated from the coastal parking lot.
Approximate elevations of key features in the study area (relative to NAVD88, ft) are as follows:
Tamarack State Beach Parking Lot: +12 to +15 (west to east)
Carlsbad Boulevard (in vicinity of stairs at the north side of the bridge): +27
Cold Water bridge soffit: +17
Tamarack back beach: +12
Jurisdictionally, the City owns and operates the roadway and California State Parks owns and manages the
parking lot and beach at Tamarack State Beach. The parking lot is currently subject to seasonal flooding
and rip-rap has been placed on the seaward edge to help protect the parking lot during these events. Wave
overtopping of the parking lot was evident during a site visit on November 1, 2018 as over-washed sand
and marine debris were present on the western side of the lot. A vertical seawall begins immediately north
of the parking lot, which spans about 3,500 feet to the north where it terminates in the vicinity of Pine
Avenue.
The width of Tamarack State Beach is controlled by regional and local beach nourishment activities.
Regionally, beach widths have been impacted by two large scale beach nourishment efforts conducted by
SANDAG in 2001 and 2012. These projects are known as the Regional Beach Sand Project I and II,
respectively. These projects placed about 2.1 million and 1.5 million cubic yards of sand on San Diego
beaches. Placement of sand at two beaches upcoast from Tamarack State Beach (i.e. North Carlsbad and
Oceanside placement sites) have impacted beach width and shape at Tamarack State Beach over time. These
upcoast placement sites received a total of 646,000 cy and 512,000 cy of sand in 2001 and 2012,
respectively from these regional projects.
Locally, Tamarack beach is directly affected by the placement of sand from Agua Hedionda Lagoon
maintenance dredging activities. The program bypasses an average of 135,000 cy (during the period of
2001 to 2015) of sand from the flood shoal of the lagoon biennially. Dredged sand is placed at three beach
sites each year as follows: 1) north of the cold-water jetties within the study area, 2) south of the cold-water
jetties and 3) south of the warm water jetties. The direct placement of sand on this beach impacts width and
shape.
Carlsbad Blvd Bridge
The existing Carlsbad Blvd Bridge is a simple span cast in-place prestressed (CIP/PS) concrete box girder.
It is approximately 201-foot long, 82 feet wide. The superstructure consists of 8-foot deep twin box girders.
Carlsbad Blvd within the project limits is a 4-lane road, two lanes in each direction, separated by a raised
median within the bridge limits. The raised median ends at the bridge northern approach slab. Class II bike
lanes and sidewalk separated by concrete barriers are provided on both sides of the road. The barrier is
provided only within the limits of the bridge, and a guard rail is provided along the western sidewalk beyond
the northern bridge approach slab.
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Clearance under Carlsbad Blvd Bridge
Vertical clearance under the bridge was a critical consideration, based on water surface elevations (WSEs)
in the lagoon. Based on the City of Carlsbad (City) Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment report dated
December 2017, and the existing Carlsbad Boulevard bridge elevation, the following vertical clearance is
available under the existing bridge:
TABLE 1 – CLEARANCE UNDER CARLSBAD BLVD BRIDGE
Condition
WS Elevation
(ft) @ Lagoon Clearance Under Bridge (ft)
WS Elevation
(ft) @ Beach
Current Mean High-Water Line 4.44 12.18 -
Year 2050 Mean High-Water Line
(ft) 6.04 10.58 -
Year 2100 Mean High-Water Line
(ft) 11.04 5.58 -
Current Water Surface Elevation
(ft), (100-Year Storm) 6.90 9.72 11
Year 2050 Water Surface Elevation
(ft), (100-Year Storm) 8.50 8.12 13
Year 2100 Water Surface Elevation
(ft), (100-Year Storm) 13.50 3.12 18
Source: Chen Ryan Associates, June 2019.
As seen in the table above, clearance under the Carlsbad Blvd bridge is anticipated to decrease from 12.18
feet under Current Mean High-Water Line conditions to 5.58 feet under Year 2100 Mean High-Water Line
conditions.
Wave run-up study
The City of Carlsbad Sea Level Rise Vulnerability utilized the CoSMoS model which was developed as a
regional model and for planning purposes, therefore, site specific information was not accurate. Therefore,
a wave run-up study that focused on the project study area was developed.
The study evaluated existing and potential future coastal hazards (i.e. flooding and inundation) that may
impact the proposed trail connection. The study identified wave runup elevations to be approximately 2 feet
higher than WSE for the same return period. See Appendix A for wave run-up study.
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3.0 Feasibility Study Approach
This chapter describes the various analyses performed as part of the trail connectivity feasibility
evaluation.
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Multiple alternatives were considered to provide a trail connection in the vicinity of the Cold-Water Inlet.
The crossing can either be underneath the existing bridge or under the existing road, north of the bridge.
An overcrossing alternative was not considered due to significant visual impacts. The vertical clearance
underneath the bridge was a critical consideration, considering water surface elevations (WSEs) in the
lagoon.
The following alternatives were considered for a trail connection at the north side of the existing bridge:
1. Pedestrian Bridge (Beneath Exist Carlsbad Blvd Bridge)
A bridge supported on piles spanning beneath the existing Carlsbad Blvd Bridge, in front of the northern
abutment was considered. Based on Table 1, the maximum available clearance under the bridge for the
existing Mean High-Water condition is 12.18 ft. Considering the following requirements, a pedestrian
bridge requires a minimum of 12.5 ft vertical clearance. Therefore, this alternative is not feasible.
8’-0” Overhead Clearance
2’-6” Structure Depth
2’-0” Minimum Vertical Freeboard
2. Open Walkway
Walkway on a retaining wall beneath Carlsbad Blvd Bridge is a viable, cost effective option for this
alternative. However, this alternative is not preferable due to the following:
Hydraulics Impact
o Scour
o Potential Back Water Effects
Deep Foundations Required
Closed During a Storm
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3. Walled Walkway
This alternative is similar to the Open Walkway, but it includes walls to work as barriers preventing
water from entering the walkway. This alternative is not preferable due to the following:
Higher Hydraulics Impact than Open Walkway
o Scour
o Potential Back Water Effects
Additional foundations required for the wall
Closed During a Storm
Figure 3 ADA Crossing Under Exist Bridge
4. Tunnel
The design team also considered a standard tunnel underneath Carlsbad Blvd for a crossing at this
location. A tunnel typically requires a cover that is twice its diameter. To provide 9 ft overhead
clearance, which is the minimum clearance requested by the City for a closed crossing, the tunnel will
need to be about 30 ft below ground. Considering WSE discussed previously, a tunnel is not feasible
for this location.
5. Cut and Cover
Similar to the tunnel, this alternative would also be underneath Carlsbad Blvd however the trench
excavated is much shallower as the earth cover can be 12 inches minimum. Precast reinforced concrete
(PC/RC) box culvert is proposed for this alternative. The design team found this alternative to be the
most feasible option for a crossing at this location considering design limitations discussed previously.
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The results of the Wave Run-up study indicate higher water elevations as noted previously, which reduces
the available vertical clearance under the existing Carlsbad Blvd Bridge. Therefore, alternatives 2 and 3
were eliminated. As a result, the cut and cover alternative was selected as the preferred structure type for
this location.
4.0 Feasibility Study Results
Proposed Structure
The recommended alternative is a single cell precast reinforced concrete (PC/RC) box culvert crossing
under Carlsbad Blvd, north of the existing Carlsbad Blvd Bridge. The proposed structure would be built
using accelerated bridge construction (ABC) methods to minimize disruption to traffic and adjacent
residents.
The completed structure will be 92.5 feet long and 12 feet wide and 9 feet high, following the same skew
of the existing Carlsbad Blvd Bridge. Based on Caltrans Standard Plans, the proposed PC/ RC Box Culvert
will have 12-inch slabs and walls. The design assumes 2 feet of cover on top of the culvert. Two cast in
place (CIP) wing walls will be constructed on both ends of the box culvert. On the west end of the culvert,
at Tamarack State Beach, a 4 feet berm is proposed to keep water out of the structure. Additionally, a gate
can be added to both ends of the culvert, so it can be closed if flooded. The gate could also serve as a barrier
to prevent sand and dirt from entering the crossing. The box culvert is sloped at 1% from west to east to
drain into a proposed 18-inch storm drain on the eastern end of the crossing.
ADA Ramp at Trail
In order to provide complete ADA access from the eastern side of Carlsbad Blvd to Tamarack State Beach
on the west, an ADA ramp connecting the eastern sidewalk of Carlsbad Blvd to Agua Hedionda Trail would
be provided. The ramp would be about 255-foot long and 8-feet wide. Cast-in-place retaining walls are
proposed to frame the ramp with handrails on both sides of the ramp.
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ADA Connection to Lower Sea Wall
On the western side of the box culvert crossing under Carlsbad Blvd, an ADA compliant concrete walkway
will connect to the existing parking lot. The parking lot will be reconfigured to provide a 4-foot wide ADA
path of travel along the western edge of the existing parking lot. The parking lot will be re-striped to
accommodate the proposed ADA path of travel, while maintaining the existing number of parking stalls
and minimum parking lot drive aisle widths.
The ADA path of travel will connect to an accessible 5-foot wide concrete ramp. This ramp will connect
to the modified Lower Sea Wall to provide a fully ADA compliant connection from the box culvert under
Carlsbad Boulevard to the Lower Sea Wall and proposed ADA Beach Access ramp at Tamarack Avenue.
The proposed modification to the Lower Sea Wall includes the removal of approximately 5-feet of the
existing “return wall” in order to create a connection location for the proposed ramp.
Constructability
A specific construction staging and traffic control plan will be developed upon final design. Preliminary
information indicates the road will need to be closed during construction to excavate a trench and then it
can be covered with a temporary trench plate. Road closure will also be required to relocate existing utilities
that are in conflict with the proposed structure. These activities can be accomplished as night or weekend
work and it can be staged to minimize traffic impact.
Geotechnical
Based on preliminary review of existing conditions and the Geotechnical Investigation Report for the
Tamarack Coastal Improvements Project prepared by AECOM on March 2018, 2 feet of over-excavation
and recompaction may be required within the limits of the proposed box culvert. Since the proposed
structure is entirely in the bluffs, putting it in formational soil (Terrace Deposits), liquefaction would not
be an issue. Therefore, no ground improvements beyond the over- excavation and recompaction are
warranted.
Utilities
There are multiple existing utilities in the project area that will be affected by the proposed crossing.
Existing 4-inch HP Gas and electrical conduits for street lights can be relocated to be on top of the box
culvert. A portion of a 12-inch ACP Water Line will be impacted by the proposed crossing, so it will need
to be relocated underneath the proposed box culvert. Additionally, an existing 18-inch RCP Storm Drain
runs along the proposed structure, so it will need to be relocated and reconnected to an existing headwall
on the beach side. All this work will need to be coordinated and performed during road closures.
Aesthetics
For the box culvert crossing at Cold Water, it is proposed to extend the raised median on Carlsbad Blvd
north, so it crosses the box culvert, in order to provide a glass light well through the median. Lighting would
also be provided in the crossing. Additionally, new vegetation is proposed on the bluffs at Agua Hedionda
Trail to replace existing vegetation that would be impacted by the proposed crossing and ramp. Figure 5
and Figure 6 displays the conceptual design renderings for the proposed cut-cover tunnel.
Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
The project team developed a planning level opinion of probable construction costs for the trail
connection. The estimated cost, including design and CEQA clearance, was $3.0M for the trail
connection. A breakdown of costs can be found in Appendix B.
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CEQA Clearance
The project team completed an evaluation of environmental constraints to help transition into the next
phase of the project. The biggest constraint are the existing biological resources that would be
impacted by construction. However, these impacts can be mitigated. The Environmental Constraints
Analysis Table can be found in Appendix C.
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Figure 5 Cold Water Cut-Cover Tunnel Rendering
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Figure 6.A Tamarack State Beach Parking Access
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5.0 Conclusion
As described in this report, the City of Carlsbad Community Services – Parks & Recreation Department
commissioned a feasibility study for a connection between the North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail
and Tamarack State Beach via pedestrian walkway, tunnel, or at grade crossing. After an engineering
evaluation and analysis of different alternatives that took into consideration factors such as terrain, sea level
rise, and constructability, the cut-cover tunnel was found to be the most feasible option to connect the North
Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail and Tamarack State Beach.
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Final Wave Runup Study
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1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Scope of Work .............................................................................................................................. 3
3. Existing Conditions & Coastal Setting .......................................................................................... 4
3.1 FEMA Mapping .................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1 Effective Flood Insurance Rate Map ................................................................ 7 3.1.2 Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map: ........................................................... 8
3.2 U.S. Geological Survey Coastal Storm Observing System (CoSMoS 3.0) ....................... 9
3.3 SANDAG Beach Profile Data ........................................................................................... 12
4. Oceanographic Data .................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Water Level ...................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.1 Tidal Datums ................................................................................................... 15
4.1.2 Tides ............................................................................................................... 16 4.1.3 Sea Level Anomaly ......................................................................................... 16
4.1.4 Non-Tidal Residuals ....................................................................................... 17 4.1.5 Sea Level Rise................................................................................................ 18
4.2 Wave Conditions .............................................................................................................. 19
4.3 Beach Profile Analysis ..................................................................................................... 20
5. Wave-Runup Results ................................................................................................................. 21
6. Alternative Vulnerability Analysis ............................................................................................... 25
6.1 At-grade Walkway ............................................................................................................ 25
6.2 Pedestrian Bridge ............................................................................................................ 25
6.3 Cut and Cover structure ................................................................................................... 26
7. Conclusions ................................................................................................................................ 27
8. References ................................................................................................................................. 28
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Figure 1. Pedestrian Bridge Concept (source: T.Y. Lin International) ................................................... 2
Figure 2. Cut and Cover Concept (source: T.Y. Lin International) ......................................................... 2
Figure 3. Project Location Map .............................................................................................................. 6
Figure 4. Project Map Showing Existing Coastal Structures and Topography (2011 SCC Lidar ft,
NAVD88) ............................................................................................................................ 6
Figure 5. FEMA NFIP Effective Flood Map for the Study Area .............................................................. 8
Figure 6. FEMA NFIP Preliminary Flood Map for the Study Area .......................................................... 9
Figure 7. CoSMoS Sea Level Rise Hazards in with 0.5m of Sea Level Rise (M&N 2015) .................. 10
Figure 8. CoSMoS Sea Level Rise Hazards in with 2.0m of Sea Level Rise (M&N 2015) .................. 11
Figure 9. Tamarack Seasonal Beach Profile Change at CB-0830 from Spring 1996 to Fall 2017 (CFC
2017) ................................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 10. Tamarack Mean Sea Level Beach Width Change from 1997 to Present (CFC Profile CB-
0830). ............................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 11. Water Level and Wave Data Locations Near the Project Site. ........................................... 15
Figure 12. Non-Tidal Residual Hazard Curve for La Jolla.................................................................... 18
Figure 13. Significant Wave Height Return Periods for the Study Area ............................................... 20
Figure 14. Seasonal CB-0830 Profiles from 2010 to 2012 (left) and Mean/Standard Deviation Profile
(right). .............................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 15. Wave Runup Hazard Curves for Project Site (ft NAVD88). ................................................ 23
Figure 16. 10-yr Return Period Runup Elevations during Existing Conditions (2018) and Future
Condition (2068). ............................................................................................................. 24
Figure 17. 100-yr Return Period Runup Elevations during Existing Conditions (2018) and Future
Condition (2068). ............................................................................................................. 25
Table Index
Table 1. Tidal Datums from NOAA La Jolla Station 9410230. ............................................................. 16
Table 2. Astronomical Water Level Exceedance for La Jolla. .............................................................. 16
Table 3. Sea Level Anomaly Exceedance for La Jolla. ........................................................................ 17
Table 4. Non-Tidal Residual Return Period for La Jolla. ...................................................................... 17
Table 5. Sea Level Rise Trends for La Jolla ........................................................................................ 19
Table 6. Significant Wave Height Return Period for the Study Area (WIS 83105) .............................. 20
Table 7. Wave Runup Elevations for Project Site (ft, NAVD88). .......................................................... 23
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1. Introduction
Chen Ryan Associates, under contract to the City of Carlsbad (Carlsbad), is evaluating the
feasibility of connecting the North Shore Agua Hedionda Trail to Tamarack State Beach through an
ADA accessible pathway. Alternatives being considered to provide this connection are described
below:
1. At-grade connecting walkway – An at-grade crosswalk on Carlsbad Boulevard with ramps
and/or stairs to the beach. This concept has not be developed at the time of this study.
2. Pedestrian Bridge – An under-bridge pedestrian bridge / walkway under the Cold Water Inlet
Bridge, adjacent to the northern bridge abutment, as shown in Figure 1. A 9’ vertical
clearance is desired for the walkway.
3. Cut and Cover walkway – A cut and cover walkway under Carlsbad Boulevard, as shown in
Figure 2. A 9’ vertical clearance is desired for the walkway and a three-foot cover thickness is
assumed.
Aesthetics, functionality, environmental impact and coastal vulnerability are all factors being
considered in the evaluation of these potential options. GHD was contracted by Chen Ryan
Associates to evaluate existing and potential future coastal hazards (i.e. flooding and inundation)
that may impact the alternatives being considered in the feasibility study.
The approach of this analysis was developed using the Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance developed
by the California Coastal Commission (CCC) (August 2015) as updated by the recommendations of
the Adopted Science Update in November 2018 (California Coastal Commission, 2018).
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Figure 1. Pedestrian Bridge Concept (source: T.Y. Lin International)
Figure 2. Cut and Cover Concept (source: T.Y. Lin International)
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2. Scope of Work
GHD was retained by Chen Ryan Associated to prepare a Wave Run-up Study to support the
Carlsbad ADA Beach Access and Lagoon Feasibility Study Project for the City of Carlsbad. The
scope of work for this study is summarized below:
1. Review Existing Information - Available information for the study area was reviewed to form
an overview of the Project site from a coastal perspective. Data reviewed included the: City of
Carlsbad Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Study, Coastal Storm Observing System data
(CoSMoS 3.0), beach profile data (from SANDAG’s regional beach monitoring program) and
FEMA data (effective and preliminary maps).
2. Prepare Wave Runup Study and Site-specific Vulnerability Assessment – The site’s
vulnerability to coastal hazards (flooding and inundation) was analyzed in comparison to the
alternatives being considered with a focus on the ability of the proposed alternatives to
withstand extreme storm events in combination with tides and future predictions of sea level
rise. Determined existing and future wave runup elevations during frequently occurring and
extreme events (assumed 10-year and 100-year return period wave events within a 50-year
time horizon, respectively) to aide in the alternative evaluation. Once the limits of the coastal
hazards were established, vulnerabilities of the proposed alternatives were evaluated. The
analysis quantitatively described the frequency of coastal hazard exposure and the specific
alternative’s sensitivity to these hazards.
3. Project Meetings and Management – GHD will attend two project team meetings; assumed
at the Project kick-off and Draft Wave Runup report phases.
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3. Existing Conditions & Coastal Setting
The study area spans the shoreline from Tamarack Avenue to the northern Cold Water jetty. The
site consists of a coastal parking lot (i.e. Tamarack State Beach), which is fronted by a sandy beach
and backed by Carlsbad Boulevard (Figure 3). Carlsbad Boulevard is positioned on a coastal bluff
and is elevated from the coastal parking lot. Approximate elevations of key features in the study
area (relative to NAVD88, ft) are as follows:
• Tamarack State Beach Parking Lot: +12 to +15 (west to east)
• Carlsbad Boulevard (in vicinity of stairs): +26
• Cold Water bridge soffit: +17
• Tamarack back beach: +12
Jurisdictionally, the City owns and operates the roadway and California State Parks owns and
manages the parking lot and beach at Tamarack. The parking lot is currently subject to frequent
overtopping and State Parks has placed rip-rap on the seaward edge to help protect the lot during
these events. Wave overtopping of the parking lot was evident during a site visit on November 1,
2018 as overwashed sand and marine debris were present on the western side of the lot (Photos 1
through 4). A vertical seawall begins immediately north of the parking lot, which spans about 3,500
feet to the north where it terminates in the vicinity of Pine Avenue (Figure 4).
The sandy beach at Tamarack is managed in that its width is controlled by regional and local beach
nourishment activities. Regionally, beach widths have been impacted by two large scale beach
nourishment efforts conducted by SANDAG in 2001 and 2012. These projects are known as the
Regional Beach Sand Project I and II, respectively. These projects placed about 2.1 million and 1.5
million cubic yards of sand on San Diego beaches. Placement of sand at two beaches upcoast from
Tamarack State Beach (i.e. North Carlsbad and Oceanside placement sites) have impacted beach
width and shape at this beach over time. These upcoast placement sites received a total of 646,000
cy and 512,000 cy of sand in 2001 and 2012, respectively from these regional projects (CFC 2017).
Locally, the Tamarack beach is directly affected by the placement of sand from Agua Hedionda
Lagoon maintenance dredging activities. The program bypasses an average of 135,000 cy (during
the period of 2001 to 2015) of sand from the flood shoal of the lagoon annually (CFC 2017).
Dredged sand is placed at three beach sites each year as follows: 1) north of the cold water jetties
within the study area, 2) south of the cold water jetties and 3) south of the warm water jetties. The
direct placement of sand on this beach impacts width and shape.
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Photo 1. Tamarack State Beach Parking Lot. Photo 2. Cold Water Jetty and bridge northern abutment.
Photo 3. Rip rap shoreline protection fronting parking lot. Evidence of recent wave runup into the parking lot.
Photo 4. Rip rap shoreline protection fronting parking lot.
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Figure 3. Project Location Map
Figure 4. Existing Coastal Structures and Topography (2011 SCC Lidar ft, NAVD88)
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3.1 FEMA Mapping
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) maps national coastal hazards using
water level and wave data in order to derive their Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). Although
these maps do not include sea level rise, they do include wave induced water levels including
runup. These products were reviewed for the Project Site to understand FEMA mapped coastal
hazards in the study area.
FEMA is in the process of updating the FIRM for southern California; thus, the effective and
preliminary maps were reviewed. Differences between the effective and preliminary FIRM products
suggest that the base flood elevation (BFE) in the study area will increase from 11 feet (NAVD88) to
20 ft (NAVD88) and will change zone designations from AE and VE. More details on the findings of
these map reviews are below.
3.1.1 Effective Flood Insurance Rate Map
The FEMA Effective FIRM for the Project site (Panel 06073C0763G revised 5/16/2012) was
reviewed. According to the Effective FIRM, the Project site is located in the vicinity of FEMA zones:
Zone VE (EL 11) and Zone AE (EL 11), as shown in Figure 5. These zones are defined below:
Zone VE (EL 11) – Coastal High Hazard Area with a base flood elevation (BFE) of 11 feet
(NAVD88). The zone includes anticipated wave heights at or exceeding 3 feet; however, allows
construction when the structure is designed to accommodate anticipated wave forces and when the
minimum building foundations are above the BFE.
Zone AE (EL 11) – Areas subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance (or 100-year) flood
event determined by hydraulic methods. The zone has a BFE of 11 feet (NAVD88).
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Figure 5. FEMA NFIP Effective Flood Map for the Study Area (Modified from: FEMA.gov)
3.1.2 Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map:
The FEMA Preliminary FIRM for the Project site (Panel 06073C0763H issued 2/3/2017) was
reviewed. According to the Preliminary FIRM, the Project site is located in Zone VE (EL 20) and
Zone AE (EL 8), as shown in Figure 6. These zones are defined below:
Zone VE (EL 20) – Coastal High Hazard Area with a base flood elevation (BFE) of 20 feet
(NAVD88). The zone includes anticipated wave heights at or exceeding 3 feet; however, allows
construction when the structure is designed to accommodate anticipated wave forces and when the
minimum building foundations are above the BFE.
Zone AE (EL 8) – Areas subject to inundation by the 1-percent-annual-chance (or 100-year) flood
event determined by detailed methods. The zone has a BFE of 8 feet (NAVD88).
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Figure 6. FEMA NFIP Preliminary Flood Map for the Study Area
(Modified from: FEMA.gov)
3.2 U.S. Geological Survey Coastal Storm Observing System
(CoSMoS 3.0)
Carlsbad’s exposure to future rates of sea level rise was outlined in the City of Carlsbad Sea Level
Rise Vulnerability Assessment (Moffatt & Nichol & Revell Coastal, 2015). To assess future
vulnerability at the community scale, preliminary results from the CoSMoS 3.0 model were coupled
with future predictions of sea level rise. CoSMoS was developed for hindcast studies, operational
applications and future climate scenarios to provide emergency responders and coastal planners
with storm-hazards information that can be used to increase public safety, mitigate physical
damages, and more effectively manage and allocate resources within complex coastal settings
(Barnard et al., 2018). The modeling approach that has been developed by the U.S. Geological
Survey (USGS) to allow detailed predictions of coastal flooding due to both future sea level rise and
storms integrated with long-term coastal evolution (i.e., beach changes and cliff/bluff retreat) over
large geographic areas (100s of kilometers).
The 100-yr return period coastal hazards for year 2050 (0.5m or 1.65 ft of sea level rise) is shown in
Figure 7. Coastal hazards in the study area with 2.0m of sea level rise is shown in Figure 8.
CoSMoS results differ from those proposed by FEMA. The intent of CoSMoS was not to identify
coastal hazards at the parcel scale but instead to identify hazards and vulnerabilities over large
geographic regions. CoSMoS was also developed to predict potential future hazards resulting from
sea level rise while FEMA maps coastal hazards based on an analysis of existing data.
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Figure 7. CoSMoS Sea Level Rise Hazards with 0.5m of Sea Level Rise (M&N 2015)
Project Extent
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Figure 8. CoSMoS Sea Level Rise Hazards with 2.0m of Sea Level Rise (M&N 2015)
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3.3 SANDAG Beach Profile Data
In 1996, SANDAG initiated the Regional Shoreline Monitoring Program (Monitoring Program), which
measures the changes in beach width over time, documents the performance of sand
replenishment projects, and helps to improve the design and effectiveness of beach fills. The
Monitoring Program provided data for the design of the 2001 and 2012 Regional Beach Sand
Projects (RBSP) and helped guide the selection of candidate beach sites. Although the monitoring
requirements imposed as permit conditions of the 2001 RBSP ended in 2006, SANDAG has
continued a modified monitoring program (SANDAG, 2017).
Profile CB-0830 of the Monitoring Program is located within the Project site at the north end of the
Tamarack State Beach Parking Lot. The location of the transect is shown in Figure 4. Profiles at this
location have been measured seasonally (spring/fall) from 1996 to 2017 and are shown in Figure 9.
Profile CB-0830 is an accretional beach profile developed in response to regional and local
nourishment programs. Sediment transport within the littoral cell influences beach profiles on a
regional scale as sediment is moved along the coast in response to the wave climate. The most
recent nourishment used sediment courser than native sand that resulted in a steepening of the
upper shoreface relative to historic conditions. Figure 10 shows the time history of the mean sea
level contour since 1996. The data indicate that the growth of the profile started in 2012, reaching
the maximum beach width in 2014. An accretional beach profile, with seasonal fluctuations in profile
width, has occurred since 1997.
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Figure 9. Tamarack Seasonal Beach Profile Change at CB-0830 from Spring 1996 to Fall 2017 (CFC 2017)
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Figure 10. Tamarack Mean Sea Level Beach Width Change from 1997 to Present (CFC Profile CB-0830).
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4. Oceanographic Data
The approach for this Wave Run-up Study is to analyze current and potential future site conditions
relative to wave run-up. These elements are discussed in this section.
4.1 Water Level
Water level data for the Project Site were obtained from National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) La Jolla gauge (Station 9410230). The station is located at (32° 52' N, 117°
15.4' W) and was established in 1924 (with an updated installation in 1988). The tide gauge location
is shown in Figure 11. Water levels from this site are analyzed in this section.
Figure 11. Water Level and Wave Data Locations near the Project Site.
4.1.1 Tidal Datums
Tidal datums in La Jolla are applicable to the San Diego region open-ocean coastline. The tidal
datums are summarized in Table 1. Elevations in this report are described relative to the NAVD88
tidal datum.
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Table 1. Tidal Datums from NOAA La Jolla Station 9410230.
Datum Abbreviation Elevation (ft NAVD88)
Highest Astronomical Tide HAT 6.95
Mean Higher-High Water MHHW 5.13
Mean High Water MHW 4.41
Mean Tide Level MTL 2.56
Mean Sea Level MSL 2.54
Mean Diurnal Tide Level DTL 2.47
Mean Low Water MLW 0.71
Mean Lower-Low Water MLLW -0.19
Lowest Astronomical Tide LAT -2.07
North American Vertical Datum of
1988 NAVD88 0.00
Station Datum STND -4.56
4.1.2 Tides
Tides in Carlsbad are semidiurnal in nature, which refers to two highs and two lows occurring per
day. Astronomical water levels were isolated from the tidal record by regressing known tidal
frequencies onto the tidal record. Astronomical water levels for the Project site are shown in
Table 2.
Table 2. Astronomical Water Level Exceedance for La Jolla.
Exceedance (%) Water Level (ft)
1 3.40
2 3.09
5 2.58
10 2.06
25 1.08
4.1.3 Sea Level Anomaly
A mean sea level anomaly reveals the regional extent of anomalous water levels in the coastal
ocean, which can indicate unusual water temperatures, salinities, average monthly winds,
atmospheric pressures, and/or coastal currents. The sea level anomaly occurs over periods of
months and demonstrates the interconnectedness of the ocean with atmospheric systems. Sea
level anomalies are typical along the U.S. Pacific Coast with climatic events such as the El Niño
Southern Oscillation (ENSO) (NOAA, 2013). The sea level anomaly exceedance curve for La Jolla
is shown in Table 3.
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Table 3. Sea Level Anomaly Exceedance for La Jolla.
Exceedance (%) Water Level (ft)
1 0.49
2 0.40
5 0.28
10 0.21
25 0.10
4.1.4 Non-Tidal Residuals
Non-tidal residuals (NTR) consist of components of the recorded water level not linked to
astronomical tide or seasonal water levels. NTRs include water level responses to regional effects
such as storm surge and changes in atmospheric pressure and typically occur on the order of days.
Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water over and above the predicted astronomical tide, typically
generated by a storm, and is generally the result of wind-induced set up along a shoreline.
Atmospheric pressure changes result in water column expansion or retraction due to low and high-
pressure systems, respectively.
Return period NTR events within the La Jolla tidal record were identified through a statistical
analysis of the tide gauge record. Results are summarized in Table 4 and shown in Figure 12. The
data indicate the 50- and 100-year NTR events are 1.18 feet and 1.29 feet, respectively.
Table 4. Non-Tidal Residual Return Period for La Jolla.
Return Period (yr) Water Level (ft)
5 0.88
10 0.96
25 1.08
50 1.18
100 1.29
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Figure 12. Non-Tidal Residual Hazard Curve for La Jolla.
4.1.5 Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise trends were taken from California Coastal Commission Sea Level Rise Policy
Guidance, Table G-11 for the La Jolla tide gauge. The authors state that the table is adapted from
the 2018 California Ocean Protection Council Sea Level Rise Guidance (Ocean Protection Council
(OPC), 2018) to present only the three scenarios OPC recommends evaluating. While the OPC
tables include low emissions scenarios, only high emissions scenarios, which represent RCP 8.5,
are included in this study because global greenhouse gas emissions are currently tracking along
this trajectory. The H++ projection is a single “worst-case” scenario and does not have an
associated likelihood of occurrence. Projections are relative to a baseline year of 2000 (or more
specifically, the average relative sea level over 1991-2009). Although all three SLR scenarios were
assessed in the analysis, the Medium-High Risk Aversion projection is specifically discussed below.
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Table 5. Sea Level Rise Trends for La Jolla
Projected Sea Level Rise (in feet): La Jolla
Probabilistic Projections (in feet) H++ Scenario (based on Kopp et al. (2014)) (Sweet et al., 2017)
Year Low Risk Aversion Medium-High Risk Aversion Extreme Risk Aversion
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2068 1.9 3.4 4.9
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2120 4.3 8.8 14.3
2130 4.9 10.2 16.6
2140 5.4 11.7 19.2
2150 6.1 13.3 22.0
(Adapted from: California Coastal Commission Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance, Table G-11)
4.2 Wave Conditions
Water level data for the Project Site were obtained from United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) Wave Information Studies (WIS) Station 83105. The wave station location is shown in
Figure 11. The objective of the WIS is to provide high-quality coastal wave hindcast model
estimates, wave analyses products and decision tools nationwide (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
2010). Wave estimates were hindcast using high quality wind fields, ice fields where appropriate
and the latest wave modeling technology. To satisfy the Corps requirement for risk-based designs,
long records of continuous wave climatology data are required. Hindcast datasets provide hourly
wave information for locations every few miles along the coast.
Return period significant wave height events at the WIS station were identified through a statistical
analysis of the tide gauge record. Results are summarized in Table 6 and shown in Figure 13. The
data indicate the 50- and 100-year return period wave events are 19.8 feet and 21.3 feet,
respectively. Note that a 10 year return period event has a 10% chance of occurring in any given
year and that a 100-year event has a 1% chance of occurrence in a year.
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Table 6. Significant Wave Height Return Period for the Study Area (WIS 83105)
Return Period (yr) Sig. Wave Height (ft)
5 14.5
10 16.1
25 18.2
50 19.8
100 21.3
Figure 13. Significant Wave Height Return Periods for the Study Area
4.3 Beach Profile Analysis
Beach profiles were used to characterize local beach conditions at the Project site. SANDAG
profiles (CB-0830) from Spring 2010 to Fall 2012 were selected and averaged to form a
representative profile. Although there are more recent profiles, the most recent profiles seem
strongly influenced by RBSP II project that have steepened the shoreface and do not appear
representative of natural beach conditions. Since wave runup results are influenced by beach slope
(i.e. steeper beach slope results in higher runup elevation), choosing a different representative
beach profile would change the results.
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Figure 14. Seasonal CB-0830 Profiles from 2010 to 2012 (left) and Mean/Standard Deviation
Profile (right).
5. Wave-Runup Results
Probabilistic hazard analysis provides a means to incorporate natural uncertainties, model
uncertainties and errors into the hazard assessment. Probabilistic hazard analysis was extended to
oceanographic problems [see Geist & Parsons (2006) & Geist & Lynett (2014)] by adapting a long-
standing probabilistic method for determining ground motion exceedance caused by earthquake
known as probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (Cornell, 1968).
Probabilistic hazard analysis is founded on the idea of separating input variable return periods (e.g.
storm surge, significant wave height) from hazard recurrence periods. Using a Monte Carlo
methodology, variables constrained by the prescribed probability density functions can be input to a
given set of governing equations to generate realizations which define the hazard recurrence space.
This methodology is ideal where the governing equations may be well known, but the independent
variables of the input as well as the resisting design components may not be completely known.
The process repeats hundreds or thousands of times to generate a statistical understanding of
design parameters (e.g. still water level, runup elevation) which contains the uncertainty of the input
parameters. Once the statistical parameters space is defined, the maximum envelope of all of these
realizations is estimated which represents the best estimate of the design parameter hazard. This
curve is what is known as the hazard curve.
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For instance, for a given set of significant wave heights and water levels, it is possible that each
parameter set can have the same recurrence period but that the individual components can have
vastly difference individual recurrences. When coupled with a set of governing equations, the
difference in the input parameters can result in a wide array of possible solutions which define the
parameter space by recurrence period. Therefore, by defining the maximum envelope or hazard
curve for a given set of significant wave heights and water levels, it is possible to directly estimate
which solution defines the upper bound of the recurrence hazard. This upper bound is what is
defined as the hazard curve.
The run-up elevations (𝑅𝑅𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇) for the Project site were estimated using a Monte Carlo methodology
where the water level is a summation of individual components. 𝑅𝑅𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇=𝜂𝜂𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑+𝜂𝜂𝑇𝑇𝑡𝑡𝑑𝑑𝑡𝑡+𝜂𝜂𝑠𝑠𝑡𝑡𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇+𝜂𝜂𝑁𝑁𝑇𝑇𝑁𝑁+𝜂𝜂𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑁𝑁+𝑅𝑅2
where 𝜂𝜂𝑑𝑑𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 is the data reference, 𝜂𝜂𝑇𝑇𝑡𝑡𝑑𝑑𝑡𝑡 is the tidal elevation, 𝜂𝜂𝑠𝑠𝑡𝑡𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠𝑇𝑇𝑇𝑇 is the seasonal water level
elevation, 𝜂𝜂𝑁𝑁𝑇𝑇𝑁𝑁 is the nontidal residual elevation, 𝜂𝜂𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑁𝑁 is the sea level rise elevation at a given time
period and 𝑅𝑅2 is the run-up point reached or exceeded by only 2% of all waves.
Wave constituents are input into the Stockdon, Holman, Howd, & Sallenger (2006) empirical run-up
equation. This equation is commonly used to estimate run-up on sandy beaches along the western
U.S. shorelines. The equation is defined as follows: 𝑅𝑅2 = 1.1 �0.35 𝛽𝛽𝑓𝑓(𝐻𝐻0𝐿𝐿0)1/2 +�𝐻𝐻0𝐿𝐿0�0.563𝛽𝛽𝑓𝑓2 + 0.004��1/22�
Where, 𝐻𝐻0 is offshore significant wave height, 𝐿𝐿0 is offshore significant wavelength and 𝛽𝛽𝑓𝑓 is beach
slope. The 𝑅𝑅2 run-up level is a common metric for quantifying the maximum elevation inundated
during a storm event.
Run-up elevations return periods for the Project site are given in Table 7 and shown in Figure 15.
The 10- and 100-year return period events for the existing condition are 16.0 feet and 19.5 feet,
respectively. The 10- and 100-year return period events increase to 19.4 feet and 22.9 feet,
respectively under the year 2068 Medium-High Risk Aversion sea level rise scenario. Elevations are
shown overlaid on an aerial image for 2018 and 2068 in Figure 16 and Figure 17, respectively.
These results are comparable to the preliminary FIRM map elevations developed by FEMA. The
migration of mean sea level landward with the various projections of sea level rise are also shown in
these figures.
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Table 7. Wave Runup Elevations for Project Site (ft, NAVD88).
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Figure 17. 100-yr Return Period Runup Elevations during Existing Conditions (2018) and
Future Condition (2068).
6. Alternative Vulnerability Analysis
6.1 At-grade Walkway
Although the at-grade crosswalk on Carlsbad Boulevard concept has not been fully developed, the
elevation of the crossing on the roadway would be outside the reach of coastal hazards in the
existing and year 2068 condition. However, ramps and/or stairs down to the beach would likely be
within the limits of wave runup during extreme events. Thus, design of the ramps and/or stairs to the
beach should consider the coastal hazards described in this report.
6.2 Pedestrian Bridge
Specific elevations of this concept have yet to be developed. However, based on the vertical
walkway clearance desired and the bridge’s soffit elevation, it is likely that the under-bridge
pedestrian bridge / walkway would be subject to frequent inundation (daily wetting and drying)
associated with tides in the existing and year 2068 condition. The walkway would also be subject to
flooding as waves commonly propagate between the cold water jetties in the existing condition.
Design of this concept should consider frequent wetting and drying and wave forces acting on the
structure.
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6.3 Cut and Cover Structure
The vulnerability of the cut and cover walkway under Carlsbad Boulevard is at its connection to the
Tamarack State Beach parking lot. Given the walkway’s design that includes a 9’ vertical clearance
and three-foot cover thickness, the walkway enters the parking lot at an elevation of approximately
+14’. Assuming this elevation, the walkway would be vulnerable to flooding during less than a 10-
year return period wave event in the existing condition (without sea level rise). Under any sea level
rise scenario (Low or Medium-High Risk Aversion) by year 2068, the frequency and severity of
walkway flooding would increase.
Flooding events would expose the walkway to salt water, sand and debris during peak periods of
the tidal cycle and wave event. Therefore, exposure of the walkway to flooding would be relatively
short in duration (few hours during a day) and episodic in nature.
Adapting the walkway to accommodate impacts associated with flooding may include the following
design concepts:
• Incorporate drainage features within the walkway that allow water to discharge or percolate.
• Protect the walkway’s western terminus from flood waters entering with a controlling structure,
such as a cutoff wall or dike.
• Improve shoreline protection at Tamarack State Beach parking lot to prohibit flooding. Concepts
to prohibit flooding would require an engineered revetment of seawall on the seaward edge of
the lot. Since the parking lot is owned by State Parks, coordination with the agency would be
needed to progress this option.
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7. Conclusions
An analysis of existing and future coastal hazards was conducted to support Chen Ryan Associates
in the preparation of a feasibility study for this Project. The analysis included maximum wave run-up
during storm conditions in combination with potential future sea level rise (SLR). The approach of
the analysis was developed in general conformance with the California Coastal Commission (CCC)
SLR Policy guidance including recommendations within the Science Update released November
2018.
The 10- and 100-year return period wave runup elevations in the existing condition are 16.0 feet
and 19.5 feet, respectively. The 100-year runup result is comparable to that shown in the NFIP
preliminary map elevations developed by FEMA. The 10- and 100-year return period events
increase to 19.4 feet and 22.9 feet, respectively under the year 2068 Medium-High Risk Aversion
sea level rise scenario.
Based on a review of available information for the alternatives being considered in this feasibility
study, we offer the below coastal hazard vulnerability findings and recommendations:
• At-grade Walkway: This concept would not be exposed to coastal hazards in the existing or
year 2068 condition. However, ramps and/or stairs down to the beach would likely be within
the limits of wave runup during extreme events. Thus, design of the ramps and/or stairs to the
beach should consider the coastal hazards described in this report.
• Pedestrian Bridge: Although elevations of the walkway deck and underdeck were not available
at the time of this analysis, the structure would likely be subject to frequent inundation (daily
wetting and drying) associated with tides in the existing and year 2068 condition. The walkway
would also be subject to flooding and wave forces acting on the structure as ocean waves
commonly propagate between the cold water jetties. A more detailed analysis would be
needed to understand the extent of wave impacts on this structure. It is recommended that the
design of this concept consider frequent wetting and drying and wave forces acting on the
structure.
• Cut and Cover Walkway: The western terminus of the walkway would be vulnerable to flooding
during a 100-year return period wave event without sea level rise. The walkway would be
vulnerable to flooding during anything greater than a 10-year return period wave event with
predictions for sea level rise by year 2068. This assumes that the walkway’s western terminus
elevation is +14’ NAVD88. Incorporation of drainage controls within the walkway, installation of
a water controlling structure fronting the terminus of the walkway, and protection of the parking
lot from flooding with a coastal structure (such as a seawall) were presented as potential
design options to lessen coastal vulnerabilities and accommodate sea level rise for this option.
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Appendix B
Cost Estimate and Structures Estimate
Exhibit 2
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CARLSBAD FEASIBILITY
CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATE
04/25/2019
Description Measure Quantity Price Total Subtotals
Site Civil
Clearing and Grubbing LS 1 $7,740.00 $7,740
Roadway Excavation CY 227 $70.00 $15,890
Embankment CY 46 $120.00 $5,520
Remove Concrete (Curb and Gutter)LF 78 $10.00 $780
Remove Concrete (Sidewalk)SF 464 $10.00 $4,640
Remove Asphalt Concrete Pavement CY 83 $30.00 $2,480
Remove Concrete (Curb)CY 2 $290.00 $644
Class II Aggregate Base CY 82 $50.00 $4,100
Hot Mix Asphalt (TYPE A)TN 112 $120.00 $13,392
Minor Concrete (Sidewalk)CY 17 $700.00 $12,030
Minor Concrete (6" Curb & Gutter)CY 3 $550.00 $1,589
Minor Concrete (6" Curb)CY 5 $800.00 $4,296
Install 18" RCP Storm Drain LF 130 $200.00 $26,000
Install 48" RCP Storm Drain LF 135 $500.00 $67,500
Type A-6 Cleanout EA 1 $7,000.00 $7,000
Type B-1 Inlet EA 1 $6,200.00 $6,200
18" D-4 Headwall EA 1 $6,000.00 $6,000
18" Automatic Drainage Gate EA 2 $4,500.00 $9,000
Catch Basin - Type G EA 1 $3,900.00 $3,900
Concrete Pipe Collar EA 2 $4,000.00 $8,000
Remove RCP Storm Drain LF 104 $200.00 $20,800
Remove Inlet EA 1 $2,000.00 $2,000
Remove Drainage Structure EA 1 $4,000.00 $4,000
Relocate Street Light EA 2 $4,000.00 $8,000
Midwest Guardrail System LF 80 $80.00 $6,400
Fence LF 101 $30.00 $3,030
SWPPP LS 1 $10,000.00 $10,000
Construction Area Traffic Control LS 1 $50,000.00 $50,000
Civil Subtotal $310,931
Utilities
Relocate 6" PVC Sewer Force Main LS 1 $65,000.00 $65,000
Relocate 12" CMLC Water LS 1 $100,000.00 $100,000
Relocate 4" HP Gas LS 1 $65,000.00 $65,000
Utility Subtotal $230,000
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CARLSBAD FEASIBILITY
CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATE
04/25/2019
Description Measure Quantity Price Total Subtotals
ADA Ramp
Clearing and Grubbing LS 1 $23,712.92 $23,713
Roadway Excavation CY 139 $70.00 $9,730
Embankment CY 290 $120.00 $34,800
Minor Concrete (Sidewalk)CY 157 $700.00 $109,900
Concrete Ditch SF 252 $24.00 $6,048
Cast in Place - Retaining Wall SF 1,724 $150.00 $258,600
Handrail LF 610 $90.00 $54,900
Ramp Subtotal $497,691
Structures
Precast Box Culvert LS 1 $500,000.00 $500,000
Structures Subtotal $500,000
Lighting
Lighting LS 1 $100,000.00 $100,000
Structures Subtotal $100,000
Landscape
Relocate Interpretive Signage EA 1 $175.00 $175
Revegetation Areas SF 3,500 $2.50 $8,750
Temporary Irrigation SF 3,500 $1.50 $5,250
Irrigation trenching/wiring (Asphalt removal and replacement included)Allowance 1 $2,500.00 $2,500
Utility Subtotal $16,675
Construction Total $1,655,297
30% Contingency $496,589
Construction Grand Total $2,151,886
DESIGN COST
Environmental and PE.%7 CCE $151,000.00
Design - 30% Package %4 CCE $87,000.00
Design - 60% and Permits %5 CCE $108,000.00
Design - 90%, Final, Bid Support %5 CCE $108,000.00
Design Subtotal $454,000
Construction Management (20%)$430,377
COST TOTAL $3,036,300
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Carlsbad ADA Beach Access Feasibility StudyPreliminary Structures Cost EstimateD. Kasawdish2/20/20191 .ADA Beach Access at Cold WaterStructure Type: Cut and Cover- RC/ PC Box CulvertRamp Length=92.5 LF6 ftPC Box Length per OldcastleCost/ Box= 10,000$ No. Boxes= 16 Structure Cost=160,000$ Add'n costs= 200,000$ Excavation, backfill, wing walls plus non standard box for skylightTotal=360,000$ Add 25%ContingencyStructure Cost=360,000$ For Budget, Use $ 400,000Based on estimate provided by Oldcastle and input from TYLI CMCost already included in the total estimate under StructuresExhibit 2124 of 147TY-LIN INTERNATIONAL
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Appendix C
Environmental Constraints Table
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Alternative Summary
The preferred alternative for the Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach project involves constructing a cut and cover tunnel beneath Carlsbad Boulevard and constructing ADA compliant ramps on both sides of the
tunnel. The tunnel would be approximately 93-feet and the ramps would have a maximum incline of 7.9 percent. The tunnel/ramp system would connect to the existing North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail and provide
connectivity from the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard to the beach.
Issue Area Existing Conditions/Assumptions Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Constraints Summary
Aesthetics · Existing structures on the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard
include a jetty armored with rock slope protection, and a parking
lot with the open beach just west of these structures. On the east
side of Carlsbad Boulevard, existing trails along with a small
undisturbed hillside are below residential homes, which line the
perimeter of the lagoon.
· No designated scenic resources are located in the area.
· Construction of the tunnel/ramp system would be
primarily in a previously developed area or would
coincide with existing trails.
· Extension of the trail system, including signage,
would be consistent with existing design.
· Landscaping of native vegetation would be
established adjacent to the proposed
improvements.
· Aesthetic impacts are not anticipated, as the design of this
alternative would be similar to the existing developed areas
adjacent to this site.
· The portion of the ramp that would connect to eastward trails
would be designed similarly to the existing trail.
· This option would not interfere with views of the coastline.
· The tunnel would not be highly visible to users as it is situated
under an existing developed roadway/structure.
Air Quality · It is assumed that no operational sources are associated with this
option, therefore only construction impacts are evaluated.
· No sensitive receptors are located in the vicinity of the proposed
project.
· Potential impacts due to construction would be
temporary. Standard construction equipment would
be used.
· Air quality emissions associated with the proposed project
include emissions from construction, including trenching under
the roadway. However, operations associated with construction
would minimize emissions through standard construction
measures, storm water pollution prevention plan measures,
and best management practices.
· Construction would be temporary; applicable measures would
be implemented as necessary to minimize emissions.
Biological Resources · The majority of vegetation to the west and east of Carlsbad
Boulevard is planted vegetation and/or bare ground or beach.
The proposed tunnel would be connected to the existing State
Parks parking lot west of Carlsbad Boulevard. East of Carlsbad
Boulevard, the proposed ramp would impact the existing hillside,
which mostly consists of sparse vegetation and existing trails. It
should be noted that planted rare plant species may be present in
the vegetation to the east of Carlsbad Boulevard; however, this
habitat is not expected to be contiguous with existing habitat to
the east within the larger Agua Hedionda Lagoon complex and a
low number of species are expected in this footprint.
· Wildlife species in the proposed project site are not anticipated
due to the disturbed footprint underneath and adjacent to
Carlsbad Boulevard. However, habitat near the proposed project
has potential eastward connection with Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
North of the project site is coastal bluff, to the west is the Pacific
Ocean, and to the south is the lagoon inlet.
· If feasible, project implementation would avoid the aquatic
environment and potential jurisdictional resources to the south.
· This area is not located within the City of Carlsbad’s Habitat
Management Plan (HMP) and is not designated as a significant
wildlife corridor (City of Carlsbad 2004).
· Equipment staging during construction would most
likely occur in existing developed or unvegetated
areas (e.g., sewer lift station parking lot east of
Carlsbad Boulevard, trails, State Parks parking lot).
· Impacts to vegetation may occur with installation of
the ramp on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard
(e.g., vegetation removal).
· Revegetation of bare ground and the establishment
of formal trails would occur after ground-disturbing
activities in the proposed project footprint.
· The proposed improvements have the potential to impact
vegetation near the site. However, the majority of the proposed
project footprint is sparsely vegetated or consists of planted
vegetation that has successfully established at the site, which
indicates that plant establishment would most likely be
successful post-construction. To the extent practicable, the
design of the ramp/tunnel system uses existing infrastructure
and trails, which would minimize impacts to vegetation. Best
management practices would be implemented to ensure plant
establishment adjacent to the ramp on the east side of
Carlsbad Boulevard.
· The proposed project footprint does not function as a major
terrestrial wildlife movement corridor. No impacts are
anticipated to wildlife movement/corridors with implementation
of this option.
· Measures would be implemented to avoid and/or minimize
potential impacts to rare plant and/or wildlife species if found
(e.g., plant salvage, clearance surveys for birds, and
vegetation removal outside of the breeding season, if
applicable).
· To the extent practicable, aquatic and jurisdictional resources
would be avoided during construction of the proposed
improvements.
· Temporary impacts to vegetation may occur; however, the
proposed project site would be planted east of Carlsbad
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Issue Area Existing Conditions/Assumptions Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Constraints Summary
Boulevard, and vegetation would be reestablished in this area
post-construction.
Cultural/Tribal
Cultural Resources
· A previous records search was conducted in the vicinity of the
proposed project for the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack
Avenue Improvement Project in 2017 and encompassed the
proposed tunnel/ramp system footprint (AECOM 2018). The
previous records search indicated 20 studies have been
conducted, four cultural resources were previously recorded, and
one cultural resource was identified during a pedestrian survey,
all within a 0.5 mile vicinity of the proposed project. After
consulting with the Native American Heritage Council, it was
determined that no Native American places or sites were on file
in the vicinity of the proposed project site. Two prehistoric sites
were recorded within 1,500 feet of the proposed project, one of
which consisted of a short-term camp with shell midden and
cobble base artifacts, while the other site had primarily shell and
lithic scatter (AECOM 2018). The proposed project is not
anticipated to impact these sites as they are located outside of
the direct project footprint.
· The proposed project would be located on
previously undisturbed areas east of and under
Carlsbad Boulevard. Potential for impacts could
occur if a previously unknown resource was
discovered during ground-disturbing activities.
· Standard surveys, analysis, and mitigation measures (e.g.,
consulting a qualified archaeologist and a Native American
representative, if applicable) would be implemented prior to
and during construction, as required.
Geotechnical/Geology · There are no active faults identified through Carlsbad, and the
California Geologic Survey does not include Carlsbad on list of
cities affected by the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.
However, Carlsbad is in a seismically active region and is subject
to ground-shaking during an earthquake.
· Geotechnical stability analyses were performed, indicating that
the coastal bluffs in the project area currently have adequate
factors of safety against deep instability and would not be located
on an unstable geologic unit or on expansive soils (AECOM
2016).
· As stated in the General Plan, the city of Carlsbad is located in
the coastal portion of the Peninsular Ranges Geomorphic
Province; a region characterized by northwest-trending structural
blocks and intervening fault zones (City of Carlsbad 2015a). The
proposed project areas consist of fill material and terrace
deposits where the base of the bluffs is characterized by the
Santiago Formation and relatively resistant sandstone forms the
lower portion of the bluff (AECOM 2016). Pleistocene terrace
deposits compose the upper portion of the bluff, above an
elevation of approximately 8 to 12 feet above mean sea level
(AECOM 2016).
· The majority of the proposed project would be
constructed on a previously developed site and
have generally the same footprint as the existing
trail system. However, potential impacts could occur
associated with the soil removal and tunneling
required to construct the tunnel.
· Although loss of topsoil from project implementation is not
anticipated to be substantial, measures would be adopted in
order to minimize the potential impacts to topsoil with
implementation (e.g., erosion control and revegetation/planting
plan, City review of site grading plan to ensure compliance with
code requirements).
· The proposed project would adhere to all applicable building
and seismic codes and regulations, and would therefore not
expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse
effects, including risk of loss, injury, or death due to severe
ground shaking.
· Due to the nature of the site as described under existing
conditions, impacts related to increased slope instability,
landsides, or other adverse seismic-induced geologic hazards
are not anticipated.
· Impacts to unique geologic or physical features are not
anticipated with construction of the proposed improvements.
Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
· It is assumed that no operational sources are associated with the
proposed improvements, therefore only construction impacts are
evaluated.
· The City of Carlsbad adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that
outlines actions that the city will undertake to achieve its
proportional share of the state Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
reductions. The CAP is a plan for the reduction of GHG
emissions in accordance with California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183.5. Pursuant to CEQA
· Standard construction equipment would be used
and standard emissions controls would be
implemented.
· The proposed project is expected to be in compliance with the
Carlsbad CAP and would not emit at or above the CAP
screening threshold of 900 metric tons of CO2 equivalent, as
outlined in the CAP Consistency Checklist. Additionally, the
project’s incremental contribution to a cumulative GHG
emissions effect would not be considered cumulatively
considerable, because it would comply with the requirements
of the CAP.
Exhibit 2
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Issue Area Existing Conditions/Assumptions Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Constraints Summary
Guidelines Sections 15064(h)(3), 15130(d), and 15183(b), a
project’s incremental contribution to a cumulative GHG emissions
effect may be determined not to be cumulatively considerable if it
complies with the requirements of the CAP.
Land Use · The proposed project is surrounded by residential development
to the northeast, the inlet of Agua Hedionda to the south, and the
Pacific Ocean to the west.
· The proposed project is in the coastal zone and subject to
regulations per the California Coastal Act.
· The proposed project footprint extends to an existing California
State Parks parking lot and is located at Tamarack State Beach,
which is under State Parks jurisdiction.
· The proposed project would comply with applicable
land use policies and guidelines.
· The proposed project would conform to applicable land use
policies and guidelines (e.g. Coastal Act) and appropriate
resource agencies would be involved during the permitting
process (i.e. California Coastal Commission, California State
Parks).
· The proposed tunnel/ramp system would establish trail
connectivity from the North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail
to Tamarack State Beach. The proposed project would not only
enhance east to west connectivity but would also establish
ADA compliant ramps at this access location. The proposed
improvements would be consistent with existing land use and
recreation for the area.
Noise · It is assumed that no operational sources are associated with this
option, therefore only construction impacts are evaluated.
· The closest noise sensitive receptors to the proposed project are
residential structures 50 feet from the nearest construction
boundary.
· Given the open space and recreational nature of the proposed
project site, the public using the beach could be considered a
sensitive noise receptor during construction.
· Carlsbad Boulevard may be closed temporarily to complete
construction of the proposed project. It is anticipated this work
would be completed at night to avoid peak commute and
recreation times during the day.
· Noise impacts associated with construction would
be temporary, and standard construction equipment
would be used.
· During construction, noise minimization measures would be
implemented and the project would follow the local noise
ordinance as detailed in Chapter 8.48, Section 8.48.010, Noise
of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code to the extent possible. If
construction work is performed at night to avoid peak commute
and recreation times, an exception from the City of Carlsbad
would be obtained to complete this work per Section 4.48.020
of the municipal code.
· While the public using the beach during construction hours
may experience higher noise levels anticipated with
construction, other portions of the beach where temporary
construction noise could be avoided will remain open for use.
Residents adjacent to the proposed project area may
experience construction noise at night; however, this work
would be temporary and limited to short durations. Sound
attenuation structures may be implemented to reduce noise as
feasible.
Recreation · The North Shore Agua Hedionda Lagoon Trail is located east of
the proposed project footprint.
· There are multiple existing access points along this portion of
coastline, none of which are currently ADA compliant.
Recreational opportunities exist on both sides of Carlsbad
Boulevard without connecting access, currently, due to the
roadway.
· Construction would temporarily interrupt use at the
western end of the existing trail system within the
lagoon (e.g. the existing steep dirt path on the east
side of Carlsbad Boulevard may be closed
temporarily during construction). The remainder of
the trail system east of the proposed project site
would remain open during construction for use.
· Currently, there is no east-to-west access across
Carlsbad Boulevard; the only option is to travel a
substantial distance north of the site to cross at the
crosswalk at the intersection of Tamarack Avenue
and Carlsbad Boulevard. A portion of the State
Parks parking lot may be temporarily unavailable
during construction including the existing staircase
and the end of the trail system to the east would be
· Recreation and public access would be temporarily interrupted
during construction. Portions of the State Parks parking lot may
be temporarily closed to stage equipment; however, a portion
of the parking lot would be left open for recreational users. If
feasible, proposed project work would be conducted outside of
the busy summer season.
· Post-construction, recreation and access would be enhanced
via ADA compliant ramps with access beneath Carlsbad
Boulevard, connecting trails and the beach, as well as
establishing direct coastal pedestrian access from residential
areas located east along the perimeter of the lagoon.
Exhibit 2
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Issue Area Existing Conditions/Assumptions Trail Connectivity to Tamarack State Beach Constraints Summary
temporarily closed, but other access points along
the beach and parking lots would remain open.
Sea Level Rise
/Storm Damage
Vulnerability
· The proposed improvements are subject to influences from sea
level rise and increased wave action from more extreme storm
events. The proposed project’s vulnerability to coastal hazards,
such as flooding and inundation, were evaluated assuming 10-
year and 100-year return period wave events over 50 years
(GHD 2019). The point of vulnerability would be at the connection
between the tunnel and the existing State Parks parking lot,
which would be constructed at an elevation of approximately +14’
NAVD88, making the western part of the structure vulnerable
during:
· 1) a 100-year return period wave event without sea level rise,
and;
· 2) anything greater than a 10-year return period wave event with
predictions for sea level rise by year 2068 (GHD 2019).
· To the extent practicable, structures have been
designed to provide resilience to coastal hazards,
such as flooding and inundation, with the
consideration of sea level rise in 50 years.
· Due to the vulnerability of the connection point between the
tunnel/ramp system and the existing parking lot, infrastructure
may be subject to flooding events and/or impacts from large
storm events most likely during the winter months. To minimize
potential impacts from sea level rise, the City would monitor
conditions of the access point and would use gates to close the
tunnel if necessary under extreme events when flooding may
occur. Closing the tunnel would minimize risk to the public
using this access route. Closures would be short in duration
and episodic, as flooding events would impact the tunnel
during peak periods of the tidal cycle and wave event(s) (GHD
2019).
Transportation/Traffic · It is assumed that no operational sources are associated with this
option, therefore only construction impacts are evaluated.
· Increased traffic to the site due to improved access is assumed to
be minimal and most likely by existing users or residents using
this improved route to access the beach, because the proposed
project would create an ADA compliant ramp and safer/more
direct pedestrian access.
· Carlsbad Boulevard may be closed temporarily to complete
construction of the proposed project. It is anticipated this work
would be completed at night to avoid peak commute and
recreation times during the day.
· Traffic may be temporarily interrupted during
construction.
· Measures would be implemented during construction to avoid
and/or minimize temporary traffic impacts (e.g., timing of
project work, traffic control plan). Temporary closures to
Carlsbad Boulevard are not anticipated to increase traffic, as
they are designed to avoid the busiest times of the day.
References
AECOM
2016 Geotechnical Investigations Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Pedestrian Improvements Project.
2018 Cultural Resources Phase I Survey Report for the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Improvement Project.
City of Carlsbad
2004 Habitat Management Plan for the Natural Communities in the City of Carlsbad. Available at:http://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=27193. Accessed August 2016.
2015a General Plan. Available at:http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/planning/general.asp. Accessed July 2019.
2015b General Plan and Climate Action Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. Available at:http://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=28464. Accessed August 2016.
GHD
2019 Wave Run-up Study, City of Carlsbad ADA Beach and Lagoon Access Feasibility Study.
Exhibit 2
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ADA BEACH & TRAIL CONNECTIVITY
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Date: January 23, 2020 Sheet 1 of 11
SHEET 1 TITLE SHEET
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SHEET 8 COLD WATER TUNNEL
SHEET 9 PHOTO SIMULATION - COLD WATER TUNNEL
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SHEET 11 PLANT MATERIAL
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ADA BEACH & TRAIL CONNECTIVITY
Feasibility Study
Carlsbad, California
Cold Water Tunnel
KEY
PROPOSED PLANTING AREA; TYPICAL
EXISTING AGUA HEDIONDA TRAIL - REPAIR AS
NEEDED
EXISTING RIP RAP
LIMITS OF PROPOSED BOX CULVERT UNDER
ROAD
PROPOSED SKYLIGHT OPENING IN MEDIAN
PROPOSED 8’-0” INTEGRAL COLOR CONCRETE
ADA RAMP
PROPOSED RETAINING WALLS & HANDRAILS
PROPOSED 18” RCP STORM DRAIN
PROPOSED CONCRETE “V” GUTTER
EXISTING BRIDGE
EXISTING STAIRCASE
Project Number: 18-106
Date: March 19, 2019
Tamarack Ramp
Carlsbad Beach and Lagoon
Carlsbad, CA
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Project Number: 18-106
Date: July 18, 2019
EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS
PROPOSED ACCESS RAMP
SDG Project Number: 18-106
Date: January 23, 2020
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ADA BEACH & TRAIL CONNECTIVITY
Feasibility Study
Carlsbad, California
Photo Simulation
Cold Water Tunnel Access
SDG Project Number: 18-106
Date: January 23, 2020 Sheet 9 of 11
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ADA BEACH & TRAIL CONNECTIVITY
Feasibility Study
Carlsbad, California
Design Character
PROPOSED ELEVATED CONCRETE PLANK SURFACE WITH GUARDRAILING CHARACTER
PROPOSED STRUCTURAL COLUMN CHARACTER PROPOSED CONCRETE PLANK CHARACTER
PROPOSED WALL LIGHTING CHARACTER
PROPOSED LIGHTING INTEGRATED
WITH HANDRAIL
PROPOSED HANDRAIL CHARACTER
PROPOSED STAIR RAILINGPROPOSED STAIR RAILINGPROPOSED RETAINING WALL TEXTURE
SDG Project Number: 18-106
Date: January 23, 2020 Sheet 10 of 11
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ADA BEACH & TRAIL CONNECTIVITY
Feasibility Study
Carlsbad, California
Plant Material
DWARF COYOTE BUSH
Baccharis p. ‘Pigeon Point’
ARTEMISIA CALIFORNICA
California Sagebrush
COASTAL AGAVE
Agave shawii
ISLAND SHRUB MALLOW
Lavatera assurgentiflora
CHALK LIVEFOREVER
Dudleya pulverulenta
WILD LILAC
Ceanothus maritimus
COASTAL ENCELIA
Encelia californica
SEASIDE DAISY
Erigeron g. ‘Wayne Roderick’
MANZANITA
Arctostaphyllos x ‘Howard McMinn’
BEACH STRAWBERRY
Fragaria chiloensis
SEA DAHLIA
Coreopsis maritima
SANTA CRUZ ISLAND BUCKWHEAT
Eriogonum arborescens
RED BUCKWHEAT
Eriogonum grande rubescens
COASTAL GUM PLANT
Grindelia stricta
ISLAND SNAPDRAGON
Galvezia speciosa
SDG Project Number: 18-106
Date: January 23, 2020 Sheet 11 of 11
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