City of Redondo Beach
Com m unity Development Department
4L5 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CAgO277
(310) 318-0637
March 21,2023
EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPTIENT PERIIIT
Please note the following city of Redondo Beach action on an extension to an emergency coastal permit was rendered on March 21, 2023 by the Redondo Beach Community Development Director.
Coastal Development Permit No.: CDp-2021-12
Applicant: County of Los Angeles / Department of Beaches and Harbors 13837 FijiWay
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Applicant's Representative: Porsche White
County of Los Angeles / Department of Beaches and Harbors 13837 FUiWay
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Location: Esplanade at Avenue A, Redondo Beach
Original Permit Date: November 30,2021
Descriotion of RequesUNature of Emerqencv:
On November 30, 2021, the City of Redondo Beach (City) approved emergency coastal development pennit (eCDP) No. CDP-2021-12 authorizing the ctosure of the Avenue A aecess ramp located at the intersection of Avenue A and Esplanade in Redondo Beach, California The County of Los Angeles Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) requested the closure followrng an englneerrng stttdy that found the exlsting path, rathng, top aM bottom landings, and the concrele masonry unit (C[4U) wall that compose the ramp to be in very poor condition and recommended closure for public safety,
The Avenue A beach access ramp extends 267 feet from the upper level at the western terminus of Avenue A to the beach level and exits adjacent to the beach bike path The elevatlon of the upper landing is approxrmately 70 feet. and the elevation of the lower landrng is approximately 14 feet, with a bluff height of 56 feet. The width of the concrete access path is
4.5 feet with 4 feet clearance between the railing post and the CIr,lLt wall A 34" high. by 2" dtameter anodized aluminum railing extends the length of the access path on the west. or downhill stde A Ct\4Ll retaining wall extends the length of the aecess path The ClrlLt wall rs constructed of 4" x 6" x 12" open cell lrlock, grouted with #4 verticatrebar at 12" on-center. The height of the wall varies from 36" to 60". Please see the attached parcel profile reports for legal descriptions of the propertv
Original Expiration January 28,2022 Sth Extension Expiration November 20,2022 2nd Extension Expiration March 29,2022 6th Extension Expiration January 20,2023 3d Extension Expiration May 27,2022 7th Extension Expiration March 21,2023 4m Extension Expiration Sept.22,2022 8th Extension Expiration May 20,2023 On November 21,2022, the City issued an eCDP extension for the access ramp closure, which is set to expire on January 20,2023. DBH is requesting an additional extension of eCDP No.
CDP-2021-12 to allow for more time to complete construction drawings for the ramp repair project.
A subsequent Coastal Development Permit application will be submitted for the replacement of the access ramp.
DBH has requested an additional extension to the Emergency Permit to allow for more time to complete construction drawings for the ramp project. A subsequent full Coastal Development Permit application will be submitted for the replacement of the access ramp.
Cause of the Emeroencv:
Deterioration of access ramp, creating a public safety hazard. Extension is granted for additional time to prepare the construction drawings that will be submitted with a full Coastal Development Permit application.
Remedial. protective. or preventative work required to dealwith the emergencv:
The emergency condition requires that the access ramp be temporarily closed for public safety, which will temporarily affect public access to the beach at this location.
Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors will apply for a Coastal Development Permit to repair the damaged ramp.
Findinss:
The Community Development Director hereby finds as follows:
1. An emergency exists within an area of the Coastal Zone, as defined in Section 10-5.2204 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.
2. The emergency requires action more quickly than allowed by the procedures for obtaining a Coastal Development Permit. A formal application for a Coastal Development Permit shall be submitted for repair work.
3. Notice of issuance of this Emergency Coastal Development Permit will be posted at the Iocation on March 21,2023.
4. Public comment on the emergency action will be reviewed, to the extent possible in the time available
5. The action proposed is consistent with the requirements of the Certified Local Coastal Program. Although the request will temporarily reduce public access to the beach at the location, the action is necessary to ensure public safety.
6. The action proposed is the minimum necessary to address the emergency and, to the maximum extent feasible, is the least environmentally damaging temporary alternative for addressing the emergency.
Emerqencv Permit Extension Conditions:
1. The applicant is hereby authorized to temporarily close the access ramp located on Esplanade at Avenue A.
2. Within sixty (60) days of the issuance of this extension, or subsequent extension thereof, to an Emergency Coastal Development Permit, an application for a regular Coastal Development Permit shall be submitted to and properly filed with the City of Redondo Beach Planning Division.
3. Any development or structures constructed pursuant to this Emergency Coastal Development Permit shall be considered temporary until authorized by a follow-up regular Coastal Development Permit and that issuance of this Emergency Coastal Development Permit shall not constitute an entitlement to the erection of permanent development or structures.
4. Any installations authorized in this Emergency Coastal Development Permit must be removed unless a complete application for a regular Coastal Development Permit is filed within sixty (60) days of approval of this extension to an Emergency Permit and said regular permit is approved. lf a regular Coastal Development Permit authorizing permanent retention of the development is denied, then the development that was authorized in the Emergency Permit, or the denied portion of the development, must be removed. Such removal, however, shall be pursuant to a separate permit.
5. This additional extension to an Emergency Coastal Development Permit shall be valid for sixty (60) days from the date of previous expiration, unless extended by submittal of a follow up application. Within sixty (60) days of issuance of an extension to the Emergency Permit, the permittee must submit a follow-up regular Coastal Development Permit application for the development even if only to remove the development undertaken pursuant to the Emergency Permit and restore the site to its previous condition. lssued Bv:
Community Development Director