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Home My WebLink AboutLocal Erosion Management Plan Proposal Dec 94 I I I ! i I I I I I I I I I ! I I I i SUBMITTED TO: tim Town of Southold SUBMITTED BY: /\ll~t King Rosen & Fleming, December G, 1994, sen & Fleming, Inc. Environmental and Planning Consultants 117 East 29th Street * New ~brk. NY 10016 * 212/696-0670 i I I I t 1 I ! I I I I I I I FAX Number 212/213-3191 December 5, 1994 Ms. Judith Terry, Town Clerk Tov~ of Southold 53095 Main Road Town Hall, New York 11971 RE: Proposal to Provide Consulting Services Town of Southold Local Erosion Management Plan Dear Ms. Terry: Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal to provide planning and environmental services to the Town of Southold for the preparation of its Local Erosion Management Plan. As stated in the request for proposals, the purpose of this study is to identify coastal and flood- ing erosion hazard areas, to regulate land use and develop- ment in those hazard areas, to identify appropriate beach management practices for mitigating the impacts of flooding and erosion on specific shoreline reaches, to educate and raise public awareness of coastal flooding and erosion and warn of the dangers of development in coastal hazard areas, and to establish post-storm recovery guidelines and stan- dards for regulatory coordination and decision making fol- lowing storm events. For this project, we have assembled a project team that specifically meets the Town needs as defined by the scope of work. Our team is composed of: Allee Kins Rosen & Fleming, Inc. is well known throughout the state as a leader in the field of environmental analysis, waterfront planning, and policy development. We are a multidisciplinary consulting firm with par- ticular experience in waterfront studies and coastal zone management. Allee King will lead the team and be responsible for the report prepara- tion; undertaking the environmental, coastal erosion, and planning inves- tigations; drafting and organizing the policies and recommendations; over- all project management; and client contact. Moffatt & Nichol Eneineers will provide the technical support in the shoreline dynamics and erosion studies. Currently, the firm is involved in a number of projects in the area, including a study of erosion along the entire north shore of Long Island, and is known across the country for its work in coastal engineering. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I Ms. J. Terry -2- December 5, 1994 The Sarato=a Associates will lead the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping on this project. Saratoga is highly experienced in GIS mapping and presentation. Our team members bring to this project a full range of services, with experience in the field of waterfront and coastal management planning, the issues related to erosion control and flooding management, policy formulation, and waterfront environmental concerns and shoreline dynamics. Our proposal consists of: Section I: Approach to Work. Here we explain the methods and tech- niques, references, models, and strategies for undertaking each task in the project. Section II: Orzanization and Schedule. We outline the organization to the project team, including the Town and state staff and the ef- forts and responsibilities of The team members. Section III: Proiect Costs. This provides the hours of effort, costs by task, and the rates for each team member. Section IV: Oualifications and Experience. Briefs on the various projects and experience of the firms are provided as well as individ- ual resumes, Also enclosed is the required certified check for 10 percent of the pro- posal fee. We believe we offer the diversity of knowledge, skills, dedication, and experience to provide a high quality product that will allow the Town to move forward with its local erosion management planning and complete an important element in its Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). As you know, we have submitted a proposal on the Harbor Management Plan study, which is also to be an element in the LWRP. If you or anyone in the selection group has any questions about our pro- posal, please call me at (212) 340-9795. Thank you for this opportunity; we hope to work with the Town on this interesting project. Sincerely, ALLEE KING ROSEN & FLEMING, Inc., Philip C. Sears Vice President cc: R. White ! I I I I I I I ! I I I ! I I I I I Table of Contents I. Approach to Work ................................................................................................................ I-I II. Organization and Schedule ................................................................................................ I1-1 III. Cost Estimates and Rates ................................................................................................. II1-1 IV. Project Team Experience, Resume, and References ....................................................... IV.I I I i 1 i I I I I ! I I I i I I I I I I. Approach to Work Introduction As stated in the Request for Proposals (RFP), the goal of this study is to develop a stratag~ for erosion control and flood management in the coastal areas of the Town of Southold. To this end, a draft Local Erosion Management Plan will he prepared and become part of the Southold Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, several ale- ments of which are already completed. This study will also be used to provide guidance for local officials in drafting regulations to effectuate the goals and recom- mendations of the plan. While this is a comprehensive townwide shoreline study, the reach of major focus is from Duck Point to Horton Point (Reach #2, a distance of about 8 miles) on the shores of Block Island Sound shore- line. An ancillary purpose of this document is to increase local understanding of coastal process and dynamics. Local officials, staff, and residents will use this document to assist their understanding of the issues in their town regarding coastal erosion and flooding, and then make use of this information in the decision-making process. Overview to the Work Program This comprehensive proposal is for erosion control man- agement within the Town that focuses on the Long Island Sound shoreline. Specifically, the results of this study are to: · Identify coastal flooding and erosion hazard areas, while discussing the coastal geological conditions, natural and altered shoreline dynamics at work, and the natural resources characteristics and land use and development trends in the coastal zone; · Apply to the Town the erosion policies and stan- dercls contained in the state's Long Island Sound Coastal Management Program, as well as the exist- ing federal, state, and local regulations, with specif- ic recommendations resulting from this study for the regulation of land use and development in haz- ard areas, focusing on Reach #2 and other critical areas, as appropriate; · Advise the Town on appropriate beach manage- ment practices to mitigate the impacts of flooding and erosion along specific shoreline reaches, pertic- ulerly Reach #2; · Develop hazard management goals, options, and recommendaiions to improve long-term hazard management within the Town; · Recommend public education opportunities and raise awareness to coastal flooding and erosion, warning of the dangers of development in coastal hazard areas; and · Suggest post-storm recovery development guide- lines and standards for regulatory coordination and decision-making. Work undertaken for the Town germane to this current invastigation and available data and materials from previ- ous studies includes: · A townwide inventory of natural erosion protection features; · information on dredging; · Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps and regulations; · Local ordinances on bluff and wetland setbacks; · Local Waterfront Revitalization Program 12- Natural Erosion Protection Features; · Local Waterfront Revitalization Program 15- Waterfront Fortifications; · A report on the failure of the Goldsmith jetty; · Historic data on the Goldsmith ietty; · Aerial photographs of the Town from 1988 and 1993; · A listing of properties that have Town trustee per- mits for docks, bulkheads, jetties, groins, and houses; · A list of moorings; and · Certain technical data that may be available from the Deper~nant of State's (DOSI shoreline change analysis of Long Island Sound, although a final report is not expected to be completed. In addition, the Dep~tment of State is in the process of completing the Long bland Sound Coastal Management Program (LISCMP), which outlines erosion control polices. The Governor's Coastal Task Force has also developed a series of goals, principles, and objectives for local erosion control management. This study will build on the policies and recommendations contained in these documents and further these efforts with recommenda- tious specific to the Town of Southold waterfront. Project Tasks As outlined in the RFP, there are a number of major tasks to this study. Each of these is discussed in greater detail below. A listing of deliverables and product con- tents for each task is provided in Table I-1. The tasks are I-I I I I I i i i i I I I I I ! I I I ! I T~ble I-I OVERVIEVY OF PRODUCTS AND DElIVERABlES TASK TEXT DISCUSSION A1 * Coastal geomorphology · Natural coastal processes · Coastal dyn~mlcs and influences · Exisdng land use patterns · Identification of flooding areas · Erosion-prone areas A2 · Shoreline inventory and adjacent upland for each reach · Discussion of historic evolution of coastline · Identify flood- and erosion-prone areas and "at risk" development · Assessment of the suitability of curreat regulations and practices A3 · Identify common flooding and erosion issues · Delineate areas of common issues · Identify flooding and erosion munugement objectives A4 · Apply LISCMP policies to town · Refine standards to town issues and objectives · Compare ~tundurds ag~inut local regulations A5 · Define post-stoma recovery plans · Make recommendations for each munusement unit · Define post-stoma recovery procedures · Define a~eas for emergency public/private property protection A6 · Identify capital projects, costs, and fimding sources · Determine areas for multi-year DEC permits · Provide options on achle~n~ munugement goals (maps, monitoring, coordlnution) A7 · Provide recommendations on increasing public awareness of flOoding and erosion BI · Dcte~nine approxlmute rates of erosion over time · Describe methodology used · Provide a table showing distances of ehunge · Discuss the impacts of incident coastal processes MAP PRESENTATION · Overall map of the town showing the study area and reaches · Map or s~t-ies of maps depicting coastal g~omorphology, l~nd use, and erosion-and flood- prone areas for each · Reach maps (at 1:24,000) identifying coastal processes and flood- and Cro$ioIl-prol~ arenas, development lind patterns Delineate areas of erosion and accretion keyed ~o table I-2 I I I I I I I i i i i I I I I I I I I Table I-I (Continued) OVERVIEW OF PRODUCTS AND DELIVERABLES TASK ~~O_N B2 * Provide information of land use patterns and changes · Discuss land use practices that could affect shoreline stability · Provide a table of shore protection structures and char~tefisfics B~ · By subreach, discuss coastal dynamics · Provide a table on net longshore transport volumes B4 · Prepare sed~men~ budget ~n~lysis · Dcu~mine impa~t of exi,~fin~ shoreline protection features · Assess impact of restoring mmral transport B5 · Asses shorelin~ conditions · Discuss effects of shoreline s~uctures · Discuss potential future condition B6 · Prescn~ shoreline m~agemcnt options and phasing to town · Discuss effectiveness of method · Con~idcr non-structural approaches B? · Mak~ recommeIlda~olls for shor~- and long-term mann~elll¢llt · Explain in detail procedures and costs for structural and non-structural approaches ~,0 ? · Discuss positive and negative~unpacts of recommendations MAP PRESENTATION I I. Approach to Work Southold Local Erosion Management Plan Proposa~ I I 1 i I I i I i I i I I I I I I i organized below, for both the townwide study and the Duck Pond Point to Horton Point Reach #2 substudy, under three major headings: 1) baseline studies; 2) analysis; and 3) policies and recommendations. This organization allows the presentation of interim products to the Town and State (this is described in greater detail in section H, "Organization and Schedule"). Task h Baseline Studies A. Townwide A-1 Using text and graphics, this task will essentially be an introduction and overview of the shoreline condi- tions and coastal forces within the Town, providing an overview of the Town's shoreline characteristics and natural features. Designated New York State Department of State (DOS) Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats will be identified. Forces that have shaped the coast--such as wind, waves, tides, incident storms, longshore sediment transport, and sea level rise~will be described. This task will intro- duce and explain the various ter~oinologies used in coastal analyses and set the geologic setting, coastal processes, land use, and flooding and erosion areas along the shore. Sources and references for this discussion will include most of the previously prepared studies list- ed above, supplemented by field surveys, as appro- priate. Storm and tide data will be compiled from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NO/LA). These will focus on major storms and weather data in the 20th century, with particular focus on the post-war period (1955-present). Recent publications and issues related to sea level rise will be presented (e.g., the findings of the National Research Council). Other references on general coastal dynamics will be used to augment the discus- sion. A-2 With text and a graphic for each reach, this task will look specifically at the 10 reaches that comprise the study area and compile data, inventory, and describe the coastal conditions, forces at work, and trends. Graphics will show the shoreline conditions with contours and patterns to display the principal natur- al features, such as bluffs, dunes, and wetlands. Specifications on the graphics are provided at the end of this section. The text will describe the evolution of the current shoreline and what natural processes, as well as those altered by human interaction, are at work. This section will also provide a historic I-4 overview of the coastal changes, including historic coastal and survey maps, such as the U.S. Coastal Survey maps of 1838 and 1892, and the Belcher Hyde survey maps of 1906, 1916, and other available and appropriate years as well as aerial photographs. Locally produced aerial photographs dating back to 1955 are available and the Town has photographs for 1993. Older photographs are available from the National Archives; however, the resolution of these photographs is typically marginal to poor, and it can take a long time to obtain them. Coastal land uses and trends will be taken from avail- able references and interviews with the P~ann~ug Department. Current land uses will be mapped and future conditions and proposed projects identified based on these trends and the available land in the study area. Federal rules and regulations (e.g., COE dredging and filling, construction in navigable waters permits and Federal Emergency Management Act rules and regu- lations), New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rules and regula- tions (e.g., Coastal Zone Erosion Act, tidal wetlands), and Town regulations (e.g., zoning setbacks) of coastal area development will be presented as well as an assessment of their adequacy as protection mech- anisms. Reach #2 Focusing on the shoreline between Duck Pond Point and Horton Point, a distance of about 8 miles, we pro- pose to examine erosion rates and coastal change over the periods between 1955 and 1964, 1964 and 1974, 1974 and 1984, and 1984 and 1993. Aerial pho- tographs are available for the Town for the years 1955, 1963, 1966, 1969, 1972, 1977, 1984, and 1988. Therefore, some minor adjustments in the periods of analysis described in the RFP may have to be made, unless there are other sources of locally available data or photos. We anticipate working at a scale of 1"--200 [consistent with the scale of the Town's 1993 aerial photography). We will map the water's edge and/or base of bluff and the edge of vegetation to assess the changes in beach configuration and beach width. Matching these features over time with common ref- erence points, rates of erosion and accretion will be calculated and presented. The focus of this analysis will be to asses the impact of coastal erosion struc- tures on natural dynamics. Any evident incident changes will be identified. If the Town has any his- torical topographic maps from subdivision or site I. Approach to Work Southold Loca~ Erosion Management Plan Propo~=l I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I i plan applications or other sources, they would also be helpful in assessing changes along the waterfront. Text, tables, and graphics will chart the evolution of ,DmW e shoreline over these time periods. orking with the Town Planning and Building partments, we will gather land use and develop- nt trend data along this shoreline reach, including / both public and private land use activities. Shoreline \ parcels that could be seriously impacted by erosion ~ will be highlighted. Based on the available data, a k,~ ~able will be prepared on each of the shore protection s'~uctures along this reach. B-3 Using the available data on currents and shoreline changes, engineering modeling will be undertaken to calculate longshore transport volumes. We will use models developed by COE's Coastal Engineering Research Center as well as proprietary models. This will be done for each of the six subreaches identified in the RFP. B-4 Using a simplified sediment budget approach, sedi- ment sources and sinks (as well as sources into and out of the reach and its subreachas) will be calculat- ed for the four time periods presented under B-1. Changes that are attributable to shoreline protection structures will be the focus of this effort, with a dis- cussion on how the restoration of natural patterns could change erosion conditions along this reach. B-5 Based on the work undertaken in B-1 through B-4, assess the current conditions for the reach and sub- reaches, identify the historical impact of shoreline protection structures on beach dynamics, and project the future conditions under the current shoreline pro- tection techniques. Task 2: Analysis A.. Townwide A-3 This task will establish a number of shoreline types [e.g., eroding bluffs, stable rocky shoreline, sandy beach, etc.) along the Town's coastline that share common flooding and erosion characteristics. Using the LISCMP erosion policies as guides, Town flood- ing and erosion control management issues and objectives will be defined by reach. Before undertak- ing this work, we will consult with the Town and DOS to apply those regional policies for the Town. B. Reach #2 B-6 A range of methods for addressing the shoreline ero- sion issues within Reach #2 will be identified. These could include modifying the current structures as well as non-structural, soft-structural, and hard-struc- tural methods, with the positive and negative impacts of the alternatives presented as well as phasing. Models and case histories will be provided. A dis- cussion of appropriate post-storm approaches will be provided. Task 3: Recommendations A. Townwide A-4 We will submit to the Town and State a list of specif- ic standards and objectives for erosion control and flood management for each common management unit that will serve to meet the standards and objec- tives of the LISCMP erosion policies, while address- ing the specific erosion and flooding concerns of the Town. Where furtherance of local regulations ia appropriate, such recommendations will be made as well as an implementation strategy. Before undertak- ing this task, we will consult with the Town and DOS to apply the regional policies for the Town. A-5 We will establish a series of goals for implementing post-storm recovery plans that are consistent with management objectives. We will document all sup- port for these recommendations. Areas and proce- dures for emergency permitting, and allowable public and private protection methods for each management unit, will be defined. A-6 We will outline opportunities, techniques, and con- straints for implementing the proposed recommenda- tions. These will include cost evaluations, funding sources, and phasing; multiyear permits for long-term actions; additional studies; and monitoring and fund- ing techniques, such as taxing districts, which are mechanisms used in many towns to provide tax for the specific users of a municipal service or improve- ment. A-7 We will present methods and techniques for increas- ing public awareness, including examples from other coastal jurisdictions as available. We will focus on how to avoid development in risk areas, whet atan- dards should apply, and steps to achieve the program objectives. B. Reach #2 B-? We will make a series of recommendations that are specific to the Duck Pond Point to Horton Point reach and the individual parcels along the reach. This could include, but not be limited to, shoreline protection structure I-$ I. Approach to Work Southold Local Erosion I~lanagement Plan Propn~l t I I I I I I I i I i I I '1 ! I I i modifications. For each recommendation, cost and other impacts--such as regulatory, coastal dynamics, costs, tim- ing and phasing, and natural resources impacts--will be assessed. A matrix will present the evaluation of the alter- natives on a single table. Task 4: Draft and Final Report Preparation On completion of the above tasks, text, graphics, and all work will be documented into a draft report, with five copies to be submitted to the Town and State for review. It is likely that interim reports and memos will be sub- mitred during the course of completing these tasks. We will incorporate comments or recommendations made on these interim products. We will provide a glossary, and all technical terminology will be explained. There will be two parts to the report: a townwide Local Erosion Management Plan and a detailed unit for the Reach #2. The report will include a discussion of the methodologies used as well as all references and sources of information. After the report is issued, a public meeting will be held to present and discuss the draft plan. To complete the study, a final report will be prepared that will incorporate the comments and recommendations of the Town and State. Text and graphics will be modified accordingly and five final copies will be submitted with the necessary com- puter disks. GIS Mapping Approach A. Inventory Working closely with the Town and state, we will devel- op a digital inventory of natural and built features within the study area. We are experienced in using both ARC/INFO or MapInfo for the creation and analysis of digital inventories and will work with the Town to deter- mine which software best meets the Project needs. As an initial action, we will meet with the Town and state to define in greater detail what is needed for each data layer, determine to what extent exlstin8 data will meet the needs of the project, and prioritize the data development process. The proiect budget does not allow creating a hard copy map of the inventory; however, the digital informa- tion will be submitted to the Town. Subsequent actions for developing and managing the GIS inventory are out- lined in Appendix A (GIS Management Approach). To the extent possible, we will rely on existing digital data that meet the data standards outlined in Attachment 3 of the RFP. For example, it is our understanding that digital parcel boundaries, parcel centroids, and shoreline I-6 boundaries for the town have been prepared by the Suffolk County Water Authority (SC*WA). We also antici- pate using existing Digital Line Graph (DLG) data to rep- resent roads, streams, and many other elements of the inventory. B. Develop Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Procedures Our experience indicates that tight project schedules and limited budgets may compromise cartographic integrity. Therefore, we propose a stringent QA/QC procedure to protect the inventory and client requirements. To ensure that all data included in the inventory are suit- able for the project purposes, procedures will be estab- lished to verify that certain quality standards are met. Standard indicators of data quality to be considered include: · Positional Accuracy. How exact is the geographic location of the features represented in the data layer; · Accuracy of Attribute Information. Is the informa- tion associated with geographic features correct; and · Completeness of the Data Layer. Are there features missing from the data later. Each data layer will go through a process of QA/QC checks before it is approved for inclusion in the invento- ry, including: · In-process checks (occurring as the data layers are being developed, by using such teclmiques as set- ting digitizing error tolerance); and · Town of Southold/NYSDOS review. C. Document Data Sources and Quality To use the inventory in a convenient and accurate man- ner, it is important that a detailed record of information contained within each data layer be maintained. A "data dictionary" will be designed to catalog pertinent informa- tion about each of the data layers. The following are examples of the type of information to be included in the data dictionary: · Date layer name; · Vintage; · Scale; · Data source; · Description of attribute information; and · Last update. I. Approach to Work Southold Loc~ Erosion Management Plan Proposal I I I I I, I t I 1 I t I I I 1 t i I D. Develop Initial Attribute Coding Scheme Information about a geographic features will be stored in an appropriate reference coding system. These codes are then used to efficiently select, query, and analyze geo- graphic features. E. Establish Data Layer Naming Convention A logical system for naming the different data layers will be developed, allowing for descriptive and unique com- puter file names. F. Establish Backup Procedures To minimize recovery time due to data loss, procedures will be routinely followed to back up all compiled source data, work-in-progress, and complete data layers. G. Establish GIS Format We will use either an ARC/INFO or MapInfo GIS format for the project. The data layers developed in the next phase will then be stored in the preferred GIS format. I-7 ! I ! I I I I I I I I i I I i ! I i II. Organization and Schedule Project Organization As shown in the organization chart (Figure Il-l), this pro- ject will be a cooperative effort between the Town, the state, and the consultant team. Ultimately, this work will become part of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and provide guidance to local officials in their p]~ni~g and decision-making. Therefore, this study will be conducted under the guidance of a subcommittee of the Town's Waterfront Advisory Committee and coordi- nated by the Town's Director of Community Development, with technical assistanc~ and input from the Department of State's Division of Coastal Resources and Waterfront Revitalization. Allee King's project manager will be Mr. Philip Sears. Mr. Sears has extensive experience and background in coastal geomorphology issues and is widely published in the field of maritime and coastal program and policy. As pro- ject manager, he will be responsible for, oversee, and orgRn~e all work products and technical data and will be actively involved in the development and preparation of the report. A full copy of Mr. Sears' resume is provided below in section IV of this proposal. Mr. Robert White will serve as Deputy Project Manager. Mr. White is a senior environmental planner, a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and a licensed Professional Planner in the State of New Jersey. He has more than 11 years' experience in the profession, with much of his work focusing on coastal environment, master planing, and zoning. Mr. White has led a number of large and complex environmental studies for the firm that have addressed coastal development issues, and has also obtained federal permits for construction in water (Section 10) and dredging (Section 404). A full copy of Mr. White's resume is also provided in section IV. Working with Allee King will be Mr. John Headland of Moffatt & Nichol. Mr. Headland has extensive experience in shoreline management, coastal engineering, shore pro- tection design, and modeling/assessment of shoreline processes. He has also led a number of projects on the east end of Long Island. Graphics will be prepared by Saratoga Associates under the direction of Brian McMahon. A strong working relationship among the Town's staff and representatives, the State's technical experts, and the con- sultant team will be crucial to the success of this study. The relationship will include the Town trustees, many of whom have a working knowledge of the issues at hand; the members of the Waterfront Advisory Committee and the Local Erosion Management subcommittee; the Departments of Planning and Community Development; and other appropriate agencies. This combined and coor- dinatad effort will be vital both in gathering baseline data and developing constructive and practical policies and recommendations. As part of this cooparative effort, we also anticipate local assistance ("in-kind sen~ices) from Town staff, commit- tees, and other representatives in a number of areas, including making previously prepared reports, back-up files, and s~mrnaries readily available; establishing local contacts and arranging meetings with Town departments and representatives as well as other individuals; assis- tance in field surveys and interviews; arranging public notices and organizing the public meetings, as well as providing any handouts or project summaries; and provi- sion of craft for marine field investigations. ~ Project Schedule This project requires a sizable work effort over a very fast track, about 3 months or 12 weeks (see Figure 1I-2). Our team brings to this project a proven record of providing quality work in a timely and efficient manner. Allee King Rosen and Fleming, Inc. has a multidisciplinary staff of more than 4O planners, engineers, environmental scien- tim, and transportation and historic resources specialists on whom we can draw to complete this effort. Moreover, this diversity in staff and experience allows us to address specific environmental and planning issues as they occur in the course of this effort. We are joined on this project by a team of experts and professionals individuals equal- ly dedicated and respected in their ability to provide high quality products on a fast track schedule. Allee King believes in close communication with clients. To achieve this goal, from the start of work we will estab- lish ongoing contact with Town and state staff. We have found this to be the most effective technique for ensuring client satisfaction and a high quality product. The infor~ mation compiled to date will be the stazting point for this investigation. We propose a start-up meeting in late December between the Town, the state, and the consul- tant in which the project team can exchange ideas and available data and reports, as well as establish group and individual responsibilities and roles in the project stud- ies. In addition, three project team meetings would be held to coordinate the team and ensure product quality and schedule. At these meetings, certRi~ products, anch as mapping and the results of data gathering.will be pre- sented for review. This will expedite and simplify the I1-1 Town of Southold Waterfront Advisory Committee I Local Erosion Plana. gement Plan I Subcomm,ttee I I I I ! i I I I ! I I I New York Department of State Division of Coastal Resources and Waterfront Revitalization I Town of Southold Director of Community Development Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. I Moffatt & Nichol Engineers I The Saratoga Associates i Figure II-I Project Organization mrrr, mB ............ llr~?~, ....... ,.~, II. Organization and Schedule Southold Local Erosion Management Plan Proposal I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! t I I review of the final product. We also propose a closing meeting to present the final report. Two public meetings are proposed. The first is tentative- ly scheduled for late December. However, to increase the opportunity for public input (which is difficult to obtain during the holiday season], we feel that an early January meeting would be preferable. These meetings could be held jointly with those on the Harbor Management Plan, which is on the same schedule. 11-2 Y Y Y Y Y ' DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY,' MARCH ,' I I I I I I I I I I :1 I I I I! I I I I ! I I';~l~q, : ' ' Consultant Selection ...., and Start of Work ,. Collection of Baseline Data ',, , Data Inventory and Analysis · Development of ' : rtE i tPI Dra ros on t4anagemen an ; ; I I , Preparation of Draft Report ..... , . Town and State ,' ,' ,' : Review of Draft Report. Incorporating Comments, .... , , Final Amendments, and ,' Submission of Five Copies ,' ,' : " , , · Project Team Meetings · Public Meetings Figure H-2 Project Schedule I I I I ! I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I III. C~ost Estimates and Rates Provided on the following page (Table III-l) are the total estimated costs for the work to be undertaken and the hours of effort. Billing rates for Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc., Saratoga Associates, and Moffatt & Nichol are provided in Table ~II-2. It has been discussed that pay- ment on the project could be tied to the submission of interim products rather than a single final fee. Subject to approval by the Town, we request that consideration be given to the following payment schedule: 50 percent on submission of baseline conditions, 30 percent on submis- sion of a draft report, and 20 percent on completion of work. II1-1 SOUTHOLD LOCAL EROSION MANAGEMENT PLAN ALLEE KING ROSEN & FLEMING, Inc. COST ESTIMATES Sr. Sr. Total Labor Direct Total Task Off. Plan. Map. Plan. Tech.l Tech.2 Hours Cost Expenses Cost Al. Description of Coastal Area 0 4 4 8 0 40 56 $2,940 $100 $2,940 Features and Dynamics A2. Aaalysis of Hazard Areas and 4 8 4 12 0 40 68 $4,180 $50 $4,180 Dcv¢lopmant A3. Identify Flooding and Erosion 2 12 0 16 0 0 30 $2,380 $50 $2,380 Management Issues ~4. Apply LISCMP Policies 0 8 0 4 0 0 12 $940 $50 $940 to Town ~5. Post Storm Recovery Planning 2 8 0 4 0 0 14 $1,260 $100 $1,310 ~t6. Opportunities and Options 0 16 0 4 0 0 20 $1,620 $50 $1,620 for Flooding/erosion Man. AT. Recommendations for Public 0 2 0 12 0 0 14 $950 $100 $950 Awareness B1. Examine Historical 0 24 8 80 0 40 152 $9,600 $250 $9,600 Erosion Rates B2. Land Use and Erosion 0 4 0 12 0 0 16 $1,120 $100 $1,120 Protection Inventory B3. Identify and quantify 0 40 0 8 0 0 48 $3,920 $50 $3,920 Littoral Changes B4. Prepare Sediment Budget 0 24 0 8 0 0 32 $2,560 $50 $2,560 Analysis B5. Assess Present and 0 8 0 0 0 0 8 $680 $250 $680 Future Shoreline Conditions B6. Present Shoreline Management 0 8 0 2 0 0 10 $810 $100 $810 Options [37. Recommendations 4 16 4 8 0 0 32 $2,800 $50 $3,050 Draft Report Preparatian 0 4 0 8 16 0 28 $1,740 $250 $2,240 Final Report Preparation 0 4 0 8 8 0 20 $1,300 $500 $1,400 Management/Meetings 4 16 0 16 0 0 36 $3,040 $100 $5,240 TOTAL 16 206 20 210 24 120 596 $41r840 $2r200 $44t940 Dec S, 1994 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IlL Cost Estimates and I~tes Southold Loca~ Erosion Management Plan Proposal Table nI-2 HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. Officer $160 Senior Planner 85 Planner 65 Technician 1 55 Technician 2 45 Moffat & Nichol Supervisory En§ineer/Scientiat 114 Senior Engineer/Scientist 108 Engineer/Scientist I 70 Senior Technician 82 Drafter 49 Saratoga Associates Senior Mapper 70 Technician I 45 111-3 I I I I I I I I I I I l l I I I I I I IV. Project Team Experience, Resumes, and References IntrodUction to the Team Our project team is composed of: · Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc., one of the lead- ing planning and environmental consultants in New York State; · Moffat & Nichol, a leading firm in coastal engineer- ing with extensive experience on Eastern Long Island · The Saratoga Associates, a planning and engineer- ing firm with extensive experience in land planning and mapping; and Provided below are details on each of these firms. Allee King Rosen & Fleming Overview Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc., founded in lg81, is a consulting firm specializing In environmental and plan- ning services. Since its establishment, the firm has grown into one of the largest and most respected environmental planning firms in New York State. The firm's cost-effec- tive and timely performance is rooted in the expert/se of our professionals and our reputation for skillful and pro- ductive interaction with the public and, in particular, governmental agencies. The firm's experience Includes preparing environmental analysis and providing techni- cal expertise for government agencies and private clients. Since opening its doors more than 13 years ago, the firm has undertaken more than 500 planning and environmen- tal projects, a large number of which were multifaceted or politically sensitive. These projects range from master planning studies for municipalities and community groups to environmental reviews for complex and contro- versial development projects. ~1~ Planning and Environmental Services The firm offers a full range of plannIng and environmen- tal services, including: · Marina, Port, and Other Waterfront Facilities Analysis · Coastal Zone Management · Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency DetermInation · Wetlands and Ecosystem Evaluation · Land Use Planning and Impact Analysis · Water Quality Sampling and Modeling · Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology · Hydrogeology · Permit Applications and Acquisitions · Community Resources Planning and Analysis · Demographic Analyses · Socioeconomic Impact Analysis · Real Estate Market Analyses · Employment, Fiscal Impact, and Local and Regional Economic Analysis · Cost-Benefit Analysis · Relocation Planning and Analysis · Community Character Impact Assessment · Historic and Archaeological Studies · Traffic Impact Studies · Environmental Geology and Soils · Public Participation Programs [~ Selected Waterfront and Coastal Projects Culloden Point Subdivision, Town of East Hampton, N.Y. The firm prepared an environmental impact statement (ELS) for this 62-unit subdivision proposed in the Town of East Hampton. With some 292 acres of waterfront land and 1.3 miles of project coastline (much of which is steep bluffs) along Fort Pond Bay and Block Island Sound, ero- sion along the shoreline and the potential impacts of the project on the stability of the bluffs was a major issue for the project. To assess trends over time, U.S. coastal maps dating back to 1838 were reviewed, wave action analyses were performed, photographic records before and a~tar major coastal storms were recorded, an evaluation of aer- ial photographs from 1955 and 1992 was undertaken, and historical topographic maps of the site were compared. These analyses led to the establishment of appropriate setbacks for structures and the development of vegetation preservation easements along the bluffs. Other issues were the preservation of wetlands, potential impacts on archaeological features (both historic and prehistoric), protection of historic resources, protection of vegetation and rare and ~ndangared species, preservation of views of the site from the water and of natural topographic fea- tures, and traffic and transportation. This project is cur- rent]y in subdivision review by the Town Planning Board. IV- I IV. Project Team Experience, Resumes, ~nd References $outhold Local Erosion Management Plan Propo~l I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Colgate-Palmolive Company-450-Slip Marina Design, Jersey City, N.J. The most important issue raised with this project was how to design a marina that could attenuate waves from winds and boat traffic at an exposed location, where the Hudson River meets New York Harbor, while being envi- ronmentally sensitive and meeting the regulatory require- ments of the State of New Jersey. Wave studies showed that the largest impacts were from boat traffic along the Hudson River, particularly tugboats and ferry t~affic to the Statue of Liberty. A system was developed that adequate- ly attenuated the wave wakes while meeting the prevail- ing environmental standards. Other issues addressed were public access and compatibility with the proposed waterfront promenade at the water's edge, the presence of dilapidated underwater piers, riparian issues, the dredg- ing and disposal of 40,000 cubic yards of sediment, poten- tial view impacts on the Statue of Liberty from a nearby public park, and the availability of maritime support ser- vices as well as pump-out facilities and amenities for transient boaters. Allee K/ng worked with the marina designers and the state to ensure that certain design ele- ments and public amenities were provided, which led to the issuance of the project's waterfront development per- mit in September 1990. Colgate-Palmolive Army Corps of Engineers Permits, Jersey City, N.J. Allee King provided environmental and planning services and led a project team through the federal regulatory process to obtain permits for the Colgate-Palmolive inter- im waterfront recreation and infrastructure improvement projects. This included a mooring field for 104 crafi as well as a boathouse, pier rehabilitation, repair and replacement of about 1,100 feet of bulkhead, a ferry ser- vice, and the in-water construction of a manifold to col- lect and abate combined overflow discharges to the Hudson River. Issues addressed were the safety of moor- ing boats at this location, public access to the redeveloped pier, and the ecological and water quality impacts of fill- ing the river to construct the proposed manifold. An extensive alternatives analysis was developed that dis- closed no practicable alternative for the routing of the proposed manifold. The analysis also revealed the mani- fold's impact on water quality to be beneficial, not harm- ful. Working with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service, all issues were resolved and · mitigation plan developed. Federal permits for the proiect were issued in June 1994. Jakobson Shipyard, Oyster Bay, N.Y. The firm has secured permits and is currently managing the dredging and disposal of 5,OO0 cubic yards of sedi- ment at this former maritime construction and repair facility. Much of this sediment contains hazardous mate- rials and is being disposed of at an upland location. For this effort, the firm designed an innovative sediment cleanup program that employs a vacuum removal system. With this approach, the contaminated sediment can be removed without the suspension of additional material and impacts on the water colunm. This work is being monitored by NYSDEC, the Friends of O~ster Bay, the Bay Constable, and the National Fish and Wildlife Service. Maritime Support Services Location Study, Port of New York and New Jersey This study focused on the land and berthing needs of the maritime support service finns--tugs, barges, and supply craft--in the Port of New York and New Jersey. The first task was to identify all the maritime support service firms on the port and their locations. The number of floating equipment, their type, and the number of employees for each company were determined by interviewing the com- panies and researching published sources. The growth of the industry was proiected to 2000 and their needs for new equipment, employees, and land were determined. Siting considerations including hydrographic condltious, markets, and supplies, were analyzed for all areas of the port. Candidate areas were identified for each of the dif- ferent kinds of maritime support services. Within the can- didate areas, specific locations were chosen as example bases for maritime support service firms. Conceptual lay- outs were developed for each site, and the development costs were estimated. The costs were annualized, and the ability of maritime support service firms to absorb these costs were discussed. Finally, a list of recommendations for maintaining these firms in the port through 2000 were developed. Most of the recommendations have been implemented since the report was issued. Hudson River Park, New York, N.Y. The firm is leading a consultant team to prepare a Generic ELS (GELS) and provide other services relating to the plan- ning and environmental review of the proposed Hudson River Park. The proiect, sponsored by the New York State Urban Development Corporation, would provide for the renewal of Manhattan's west side waterfront by develop- ing a park and selected existing piers as public recreation, residential, and/or commercial uses along an approxi- mately 4-mile-long area on the Hudson River. Upon IV-2 I IV. Project Team Experience, Resumes, and References Southold Local Erosion Ftanagement Plan Propne~l ! ! completion, it will be the largest park developed in Manhattan since the expansion of Riverside Park in the l§30's. of policy changes on existing land uses and their viabi]i- ty, land use plans and zoning, and real estate sales and values, as well as market responsiveness to changes. Major issues of the project include its consistency with Village of Southampton Planning/Impact Study, the city's Waterfront Revitalization Program; preserva- Southampton, N.Y. I The firm prepared a planning study analyzing develop- tion of sensitive historic and archaeological resources; visual quality, as a result of the changed character of the I I t I I I I I I I I I I I I waterfront; effects on the habitat and aquatic systems of the river; increased pedestrian activity; traffic, air quality, and noise, since the park would be adjacent to Route 9A; and increased wastewatar generation. Chelsea Piers, New York, N.Y. The Chelsea Piers Limited Partnership retained the firm merit trends currently affecting the character of the Village of Southampton in Long Island and suggested spe- cific methods to shape future growth. The report focused on topics of particular concern in Southampton, includ- ing change in community character, loss of open space, retail expansion, water quality, traffic, beach access, and affordable housing. to prepare the environmental impact statement for the Payton Lane Nursing Home and Rehabilitation proposed redevelopment of the Chelsea piers (Piers 59 Center, Town of Southampton, N.Y. through 62) on the Hudson River for a variety of conuner- Located on a site that lies partially within the Town and cial and recreational uses. The key environmental issues are consistency with the city's waterfront zoning and Waterfront Revitalization Program, historic and archaeo- logical resources, economic conditions, traffic and trans- portation, water quality, and natural resources. Howland Hook Container Terminal-- Environmental Services, Staten Island, N.Y. The firm was retained by Container Transport Technology, Inc. to provide ongoing consulting concern- ing general environmental issues relating to New York City's administrative processes and the permitting process at the state and federal level. Container Transport Technology, Inc. representing the United States Lines, is involved in the phased expansion of the Howland Hook Marine Terminal in Staten Island, the largest container port facility on the East Coast. The terminal expansion was being undertaken as a joint venture between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the city of New York. Lake Erie Waterfront Analysis and Projections, Buffalo Metropolitan Area, N.Y. As part of an analysis prepared for submittal to NYSDEC, the firm analyzed land use and economic changes in the Lake Erie waterfront area of the Buffalo metropolitan area. The analysis included real estate sales and values, land use plans and zoning, and economic growth. The area is a pattern of residential neighborhoods, parkland, and com- mercial areas. As the Buffalo metropolitan area has grown, the Lake Erie waterfront has been undergoing changes. For a primary area of about five mi]es and a broader secondary area, the analysis addressed the effects partially within the Village of Southampton, this proiect involves the construction of a 280-bed facility and a senior day care center. The firm prepared an EIS in which the principal issues are site design and visual character, community facilities, traffic and transportation, geohy- drology, and wastewater treatment. The firm prepared an ElS for a proposed 300-unit water- front housing complex at Prince's Bay. The residential development is planned to include condomininm apart- ments, a 100-slip marina, and other recreational facilities. The EIS includes aquatic and terrestrial ecology analysis, a wetlands assessment, and analyses of water quality, land use, transportation, and archaeological impacts. The firm is also providing guidance to obtain dredging and disposal permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NYSDEC, and will review the project's eligibility for flood insurance as administered by New York City. The project's relationship to the city's Waterfront Revitalization Program was also analyzed. Queens West Waterfront Development, Queens, N.Y. The firm was retained by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to prepare an EIS for a proposed large- scale mixed-use development on the Hunters Point waterfront in Queens, N.Y. With more than 1-1/4 rn~les of shorelines, major issues with this site were public access, waterfront recreation, water quality, and coastal zone management. Other EIS issues were land use, zon- ing, and community character; social and economic con- ditions; open space and recreational facilities; historic IV-3 IV. Project Team Experience, Resumes, and References Southold Local Erosion M~nagement Plan Proposal I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I I I and archaeological resources; visual quality; and traffic and transportation. East River Landing, New York, N.Y. The firm provided environmental services and permit acquisition support for this project, which would be located on 23 acres of platform construction over the East River, adjacent to the financial district of Lower Manhattan. Located south of the South Street Seaport, the project is envisioned as a major mixed-use .development to be constructed on pilings and a'series of platforms. Public amenities and improvements, such as the contin- ued expansion of the East River esplanade, would also be provided as part of the project. The location and scale of the project necessitated a com- prehensive environmental impact analysis, with special emphasis on the relationship of the project to the South Street Seaport Historic district (including an underwater archaeological study); traffic, transportation, and air qual- ity impacts; water quality and marine biology; and urban design and planning policy. A range of environmental permits, including federal dredge and fill (Section 404), structures in navigable waterways (Section 10), state tidal wetlands, water quality (Section 401), and consistency with the city's Waterfront Revitalization Program would be required. Regatta Cove, Staten island, The firm prepared an EIS for Regatta Cove, a major mixed- use development consisting of approximately 30O rasi- dential condominium units and two 150-alip marinas, located on the South Shore of Staten Island. The project is situated in the New York State Coastal Zone Management Area administered by the New York City Waterfront Revitalization Program. The firm has been involved in the initial environmental p]Ruu~ug to help minimize waterfront damage and to facilitate permit approvals. These include a Section 10 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a Title 15 permit from New York State for disturbance of a streambed, and dredging permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Conservation. A notable feature of the project is the creation of a tidal wetlands as the focus of a primarily residential complex. Significant issues addressed for the ELS include consistency with the Waterfront Revitalization Program, change in neighbor- hood character, site access through the area's limited vehicular road network, and effect on wetlands and the marine environment. HarborPointe Redevelopment Project, Bridgeport, Conn. The Finn was retained by the Bridgeport Redevelopment Agency to provide technical services and manage the preparation of an EIS for this major waterfront redevelop- ment project in downtown Bridgeport. The project, which is jointly sponsored by public and private interests, pro- poses to redevelop an underutilized 135-acre parcel of Long Island Sound waterfront area and represents the most substantial development in the city's history. It would include residential, office, retail, and industrial buildings; and a 1,000-slip marina. The full range of envi- ronmental analyses were undertaken for this complex project: land use and community resources (including displacement and relocation), historical resources, eco- nomic and fiscal conditions, traffic and transportation, air quality, water resources, noise, infrastructure, and munic- ipal services. Town of Cortlandt, New York, Master Plan, Cortlandt, N.Y. In June 1991, Allee King Rosen & Fleming, inc. complet- ed a new Master Plan prepared for and in conjunction with the Town of Corflandt in Westchester County. The first phase of the Master Plan project involved the prepa- ration of a Goals and Objectives Statement that highlight- ed the critical pl,nniug concerns identified by the Town. Focusing on these identified areas of concern, a Base Studies report was prepared that provided a community profile, a services and infrastructure assessment, and an environmental setting assessment. Policy recommenda- tions were developed by analyzing issues identified in the base studies in concert with the Town's goals and objec- tives. The next phase was the preparation of a Draft Master Plan. The plan included n.early 120 policy recom- mendations, as well as open space, land use, and circula- tion plans and a detailed strategy for implementation. Final public review and the preparation of a Generic EIS to satisfy SEQRA requirements were also completed. The Town Board of the Town of Cortlandt approved the Master Plan, with minor modifications, in January 1992. Town of Cortlandt, Zoning Ordinance Revision GELS, Cortlanclt, N.Y. The firm has been retained to prepare the GEIS in support of the new Town of Cortlandt Zoning Ordinance. implementation of a comprehensive revision to the ordi- nance was a key component of the recently completed Town Master Plan (also prepared by the firm). The GEIS will compare the proposed and existing ordinances and highlight the changes and new features associated with IV-4 IV. Project Team Experience, Resumes, and References Southoid Local Erosion Management Plan Proposal I I I I I I I I I I I l I I I I I I the revised ordinance. The GEIS will exantine the poten- tial impacts on land use, community character, natural resources, and cumulative and growth-inducing aspects of the proposed zoning ordinance. US Truck Body Plant, Jamaica Bay, N.Y. With the assistance of NYc :~:~ cC, this project is a proposed expansion of an industrial manufacturing complex on two city-owned parcels adjacent to Barbados Basin on Jamaica Bay in Rock, away. Queens. Of particular impor- tance are an analysis of effects on breeding areas for birds and other wildlife; the probable loss of a roost site for a small number of black-crowned night herons, a colonial water bird known to nest at two locations in Jamaica Bay; the loss of upland foraging habitat; and impacts on adja- cent tidal wetlands. Mitigation measures to lessen these impacts were proposed. The project's effects on coastal zone management, storm water runoff, land use and zon- ing, communit~ resources, visual quality, historic and archaeological resources, social and economic conditions, traffic and transportation, air quality, noise, infrastruc- ture, and hazardous materials are also analyzed. ~1~ Resumes Resumes for Philip C. Sears, Robert M. White. Arnold F. Fleming, and William Reynolds follow directly after page IV-3 of this section of the proposal. References Mr. John J. Hustun Real Estate Project Director Colgate-Palmolive Company 300 Park Avenue New York, New York 10022-7499 212-310-3030 Ms. Lisa Liqouri, Director Town of East Hampton p]Annln$ Depart]nant 300 Pontigo Place Town of East Hampton, New York 11937 516-324-2178 Mr. Allan Marchisotto Moran Towing 2 Greenwich Plaza Greenwich, Connecticut 08830 203-625-7846 IV-5 I I I pHILIP C. SEARS is a vice president of the fLrm with more than 19 years of experience in analyzing the impacts of projects around the world. He is the firm's technical director in charge of all its waterfront analyses. He has supervised surveys, studies, and designs involving water quality, coastal erosion and sedimentation, aquatic biology, wetlands, and terrestrial ecology. In addition, Mr. Sears has prepared and coordinated applications for Corps of Engineers and state resource agency permits for various waterfront projects. I I I I I I I I I l I I I I I I Mr. Sears' responsibilities include project management, supervision of technical staff, and task leadership for waterfront, water quality, natural resources, infrastructure, and contaminated materials analyses. Among his recem projects are: · Montauk, East Hampton, N.Y.--Calculated the erosion rate, including the effects of sea level rise, on the Fort Pond Bay shoreline. Segnine Point, Staten Island--Project manager, overseeing the preparation of a report evaluating shoreline erosion for a Coastal Erosion Area Hazards permit, as well as preparation of SPDES, freshwater wetlands, and tidal wetlands permits. US Truck Body, Jamaica Bay, N.Y.--Analyzed the effects of development on tidal wetlands flinging the site, evaluated the effects of storm water discharge from the site into the bay, and assessed the visual impacts of the project. Great Kills Harbor, Staten Island--Prepared New York State Tidal Wetlands permit applications for the expansion of an existing Spartina marsh, construction and rehabilitation of a marina, and installation of a boardwalk along the shoreline. Port of New York and New Jersey--Project manager for maritime support services location study. Tasks involved defining maritime support services, determining the size and future needs of the industries, finding potential locations in the port for them, and formulating policies to help retain these industries. · Queens West Development Project, Queens--Analyzed the consistency of the project with the Waterffom Revitalization Program and the effects of development on the shoreline. Before joining the firm, Mr. Sears directed a wide variety of water resources and waterfront-related projects, including: · Babylon, Long Island--Calculated erosion rate for the Cedar/Gilgo beaches and designed protective measures for the sewer line under the beach. · Long Island--Supervised inspection, design, and construction support of the rehabilitation of the boardwalk at Jones Beach as well as four fishing piers and a barge mooring pier. New York Harbor--Supervised and conducted a detailed inspection of over 300 waterfront facilities in four locations, developed removal or repair plans for each facility, analyzed environ- mental impact of the plans, and developed cost estimates for each facility. Massachusetts--Developed detailed plans for removal of PCB-laden sediments from the Honsatonic River, including river diversion for dry removal, nnderwater removal, and river training works, and analyzed the enviroranental impact of the removal methods. 12/94 res I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I New York Harbor--Surveyed New York Harbor for sources for drift material and debris, developed plans for the removal and disposal of derelicts and piers, prepared the New York Harbor Drift Removal Program, and conducted an ia-depth management review of the present methods of debris collection and disposal. Ed~e,~ion Marietta College, B.S., Geology, 1968; Old Dominion University, M.S., Oceanography, 1973. "Holocene Evolution of the Shelf Surface, Central and Southern Atlantic Shelf of North America" (with D.J.P. Swift, J.W. Kofoed, F.P. Saulsbu~y), Shelf Sediment Transport: Process and Pattern, Dowden, Hntchimon & Ross, Stroudsburg, Pa., 1972. "Estuarine and littoral depositional patterns ia the surficial sand sheet, cen~al and southern Atlantic Shelf of North America" (with D.J.P. Swift) in International ~rnposium on lnter-relationsh(os of Estuarine and Continental Shelf Sedimentation, Bordeaux, Memoir 7, Instltnt de Georgie du Bassia al'Aquitaine. "Distribution and Genesis of Virginia-North Carolina Inner Shelf Sands" (with D.J.P. Swift, G.L Shideler, B.W. Holliday and J.F. McHone), U.S. Army Coastal Engineering Research Center Technical Memo, 1974. "Evolution of a Shoal Retreat Massif, North Carolina Shelf: Inferences from Areal Geology'* (with D.J.P. Swift, B. Bahlke, R. Hunt), Marine Geo/ogy, 1978. "Design of a Small Craft Harbour" (with R.A. El Kawafi), Coastal Structures 79, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1979. "Renovation of New York Harbor" (with T. Civetta), Coastal Zone Management 80, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1980. '*Reuse of the Brooklyn Waterfrom" (with T. Costanza), Coastal Zone 85, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1985. "Defining and Analyzing the Maritime Support Service Industries" (with K. Beasley, E. Hanhardt), Coastal Zone 91, American Society of Civil Engineers. Meml~rship in Profoeeional Ol~ao ni~fions American Society of Civil Engineers With Allee King Rosen & Fleming: 6. With other firms: 14. i 12/94 r~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ROBERT M. lrtrlllTg, MC'P, PP, is an environmental planner experienced in waterfront planning, environmental permitting, ecological studies, and zoning and master planning. In his more than 12 years of experience, he has been involved in projects throughout the New York metropolitan region, specifically in the five boroughs of New York City, northern and cen~al New Jersey, and eastern Long Island. Sinec joining Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Mr. White has served as a manager for the following major projects: Culloden Point Subdivision, Town of East Hampton, NY. Mr. White led the preparation of an environmental impact statement for this proposed 62-unit subdivision. With some 1.3 miles of coastline (much of which is bluffs) along Fort Pond Bay and Block Island Sound, erosion along the shoreline and potential impacts on the stability of the bluffs was a major issue. To assess trends over time, U.S. coastal maps dating back to 1838 were reviewed, wave action analyses were performed, photographic records before and after major coastal storms were recorded, anevaluafion of aerialphotographs from 1955 and 1992 wereundertal~en, andhistorical topographic maps of the site were compared. These analyses resulted in establishing appropriate setbacks for structures from the bluffs and implementing vegetation preservation easements. Other issues were the preservation of wetlands, potential impacts on archaeological features (both historic and prehistoric), protection of historic resources, protection of vegetation and rare and endangered species, preservation of views from the water and natural topographic features, and traffic and transportation. Colgate-Palmolive Company--450-Slip Marina Design, Jersey City, NJ. The principal issue raised with this project was how to design a marina that could attenuate waves from winds and boat traffic at this exposed location while meeting the regulatory requirements of the State of New Jersey. Wave studies showed that the largest impacts were occurring from boat traffic associated with ferry travel to the Statue of Liberty. A system was ultimately developed that adequately attenuated the wave wakes while meeting the state environmental regulatory standards. Other issues were public access and compatibility with the waterfront promenade at the water's edge, the presence of dilapidated underwater piers, riparian issues, the dredging and disposal of 40,000 cubic yards of sediment, potential view impacts onthe Statue of Liberty from a nearby public park, and the availability of maritime support services as well as pump-out facilities and amenities for transient boaters. Mr. White worked with the project designers and the state to ensure that certain amenities were provided and design changes were made that led to the issuance of a waterfront development permit for the project in September 1990. Colgate-Palmolive Army Corps of Engineers Permits, Jersey City, NJ. Mr. White led a project team through the federal regulatory process to obtain permits for the Colgate-Palmolive interim use project. This interim project included a mooring field for 104 craft as well as a boathouse, pier rehabilitation, repair and replacement of about 1,100 feet of bulkhead, a ferry, and the in-water construction of a manifold to collect and abate combined overflow discharges to the Hudson River. Issues addressed were the safety of mooring boats at this location, public access to the redeveloped pier, and the ecological and water quality impacts of filling the river to constmcttbeproposedmanifold. U~rMr. White's direction, an extensive alternatives analysis was developed that disclosed no practicable alternative for the routing of the proposed manifold. The analysis also revealed the manifold's impact on water quality would be beneficial, not harmful. Working with the Army Corps of Enginecrs, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service, these issues were resolved. Federal permits for the project (Sections 10 and 404) were issued in June 1994. 11/94 res ! I ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I East River Landing, New York, NY. Mr. White was the Assistant Project Manager in preparing baseline studies for this waterfront project proposed for development on piers off lower Manhat- tan. Environmental and planning data were gathered on water quality and ecology, public views and access, maritime activity, and the adequacy of the waterfront infrastructure and bulkhead. Before joining the firm, Mr. White's experience included: Senior environmental planner with the Monmouth County (N.J.) Planning Board. Mr. White was specifically responsible for reviewing coastal development projects in the county. Many of these projects displaced existing maritime facilities, while other provided marina slips but no upland support facilities. Mr. White worked with the state in evaluating these changes and trends over time, and the potential effect on the recreational boating industry. Other issues were the potential for impacts on water quality and aquatic ecology, and the compatibility of projects with local zoning and master planning, and the county's Growth Management Plan, which contained specific policies relatext to coastal development and the preservation of the county's maritime industry. Senior planner with the RBA Group, a planning and engineering finn based in Morristown, N.J., and New York City. While with RBA, Mr. White's experience included site selection and environmental and development feasibility services for the U.S. Postal Service's relocation of 13 facilities throughout the New York and New Jersey area, and a relocation feasibility study for a 150,000-square- foot carrier station currently located in midtown Manhattan; an environmen- tal assessment and development feasibility study of a 14-acre trucking facility in North Bergen, N.J., proposed for acquisition by New Jersey Transit Bus Operation, Inc.; an environmental assessment for an office complex proposed for a 400-acre undeveloped site in Readington Town- ship, N.J.; the preparation of an EIS for a proposed widening of a 7-mile stretch of the Garden State Parkway, concentrating on the socioeconomic, water, and coastal resources analyses; site development feasibility studies for the Marriott Corporation's Courtyard Hotel projects proposed for the New York metropolitan region; and street design improvement reports for the City of New York, including 14th Street in Manhattan. Other prior experience includes assistance in preparing the EIS for Newport City, a 300-acre mixed-use waterfront development in Jersey City, N.J.; siting analyses for the disposal of resource recovery residu- als; and flood damage assessments for the Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. White also assisted in the preparation of two master planning studies and zoning recommendations for rural towns in western New Jersey. In addition, he has participated in a variety of zoning compatibility and variance application reviews and analyses. Rutgers University, B.A., Urban Studies/City planning, 1982. New York University, Certificate in Business Management Practices, 1993. Professional Registration American Institute of Certified Planners Professional Planner, New Jersey Years of 1~, .medmce With Allee King Rosen & Fleming: 7x,~. With other firms: 5. 11194 r~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ARNOLD F. FI .lc. MING, P-lC.., is principal and senior vice president of Allee King Rosen & Fleming, Inc. and has been a professional engineer for more than 20 years. He has developed a particular expertise in the environmental analyses of water quality issues. Some of Mr. Flemlng's projects include: Captain's Quarters Residential Development--Obtained permits from the Army Corps of Engi- neers pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for this 290-unit town house development in Staten Island. Port Regalle--Obtained Section 10 and 404 permits from the Army Corps and permits from the New York State Deparm~ent of Environmental Cousexvation pursuant to the Tidal Wetland Act and Protection of Waters Act for this 350-plus-malt residential condominimn and marina in Great Kill~ Harbor in Staten Island. HarborPointe--Preparing an application to the Army Corps for permits pursuant to Section 10 and Section 404 for this large waterfront development project in Bridgeport, Connecticut to allow for the development of a marina which requires dredging, ftll, and bulkheading. Shorehaven Estates--Preparing shoreline stabilization and tidal wetland permits for DEC approval in connection with thi~ large residential project on the waterfront in the Bronx. The project is located adjacent to a wetland and is also in a flood plain. Prince's Bay--Prepared a tidal wetlandpermit for DEC approval for this 3,000-malt condominium development located on a peninsula in the Raritan Bay in Staten Island. Mr. Fleming is also principal-in-charge for the EIS for the project. Battery Park City--Obtained SPDES permit for a 30,000-gpm discharge of the commercial center of the 92-acre mixed-use development project. Special attention was paid to the mausmal cooling requirements of the center's computer system. Previously, Mr. Fleming was a Professional Associate and senior project manager for Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. He was responsible for providing technical expertise and direction for all of the firm's environmental water pollution-related projects. His responsibilities included permit manager for a Strategic Petroleum Reserve site in Texas, including design direction for contaminated drainage handling; project engineer for a study of utilizing industrial waste for irrigation of highway landscaping, including analyses of soil-vegetative impacts and their effects onmaintenance costs; director of environmental studies for liquid waste disposal for a proposed large petrochemical complex in Rio Grande do Sol, Brazil; and project manager for the upgrading of the world's largest sanitary landfill (Fresh Kill~) tO obtain state and federal operating permits, including design assistance for transportation improvements to minimize neighborhood impacts associated with current and project U-nck delivery of solid waste. Mr. Fleming was also project manager for water quality impacts of Westway on the Hudson River and surrounding New York Harbor area waters, and for the design of an industrial park in Pennsylvania, including roads and an environmental management system to control pollutant discharges both during coustmction and operation. Manhattan College, B.S.C.E., 1968; Master of Sanitary Engineering, 1969. l)ubl~,~ff;ons "The Environmental Impact of PL 92-500 on the Hudson River Estuary," A. Fleming, et al., Proceedings of the Fourth Hudson River Environmental Society Symposium, 1976. I 11/93 res "River Dynamics and Power Plants," presented at the Hudson River Environmental Society Conference on Land and Water: Resolving Development Conflicts Along the Hudson, May 1978. "Upgrading the World's Largest Landfill,N A.F. Fleming, Clearwater. 11/93 res COASTAL PROJECTS MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Statement of Qualification,q to Provide Coastal Engineering Services Table of Contents A - Introduction to the Firm B - Environmental Planning and Assessment C - Representative Projects D - Water Quality Modeling E - Key Personnel Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers 250 West Wardlow Road Long Beach, CA 90807 (310) 426-9551 Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers 2809 Boston Street, Suite 6 Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 563-7300 Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers 3717 National Drive Raleigh, NC 27612 (919) 7814626 Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers 131 Stewart Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 2274080 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COMPANY HISTORY & BACKGROUND I I I ! I I I I I I I ! I ! I i ! i MOFFATT & NICttOL ENGINEERS INTRODUCTION TO THE FIRM Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers is a multi-disciplinary engineering and planning firm providing a full range of services from conceptual planning to construction support, including engineering design, for a wide array of infrastructure facilities for public and private clients. Moffatt & Nichol Engineers is recognized for providing quality engineering solutions in the areas of transportation and public works engineering. Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers' highway engineering expertise enables us to provide comprehensive planning and design services for complex urban transportation problems. We provide complete roadway design services for projects ranging from local street improvements to major interchanges and freeways, including high occupancy vehicle (HO) facilities. Structural capabilities at Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers encompass a range of services from inspection of final design for bridges and grade separations. The firm has prepared coustmction documents for more than 400 highway bridges and railroad grade separation structures. These projects have included both fixed and moveable spans, some in excess of 50 feet, and have incorporated all types of concrete and steel superstructures in their design, national recognition has been achieved in the form of awards for several of Moffatt & Nichol's major bridge design projects. Many of the projects designed by Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers require traffic engineering capabilities. This includes traffic signals and safety lighting, signing and striping, construction staging and traffic maintenance during construction, traffic operational analyses and traffic studies. Rail and transit capabilities at Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers includes experience in track and structural design for both light and heavy rail applications. Projects have included rapid transit facilities and industrial rail projects including interuodal freight facilities, switching and marshalling yards, and industrial sidings. The professional design staff at Moffatt & Niehol, Engineers consists of over 50 licensed civil engineers, 20 licensed structural engineers, and 1 licensed traffic engineer, may of whom have more than 25 years of experience in the design of transportation facilities. These engineers are licensed in Florida, California and/or North Carolina. The group of registered professionals leads a total transportation design group of more than 90 individuals. Moffatt &Nichol, Engineers have proven success on state and local highway and bridge projects, including projects that required multi-agency participation and coordination, accelerated design schedules, and budget constraints. The main office of Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers is located in Long Beach, California with fully staffed branches in Santa Ana, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Sacramento, Ventura, San Diego, California; Raleigh, North Carolina; Baltimore, Maryland; Virginia Beach, Virginia and Tampa, Florida. I I i I i I I I I I I I I I I ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COASTAL PROJECTS PLANNING Conceptual Studies and Estimates Master Planning Environmental Assessments Permits Shore Protection Dredging and Disposal Planning Flood Protection Studies Facility Condition Surveys CRITERIA, STUDIES AND SPECIFICATIONS Criteria and Design Manuals Technical Studies and Reports Equipment Performance Specifications Operational and Systems Evaluations Shoreline Evolution Modeling FACILITY DESIGN, MODERNIZATION AND REPAIRS Shore Protection Systems Basin and Channel Dredging and Material Disposal Storm Drainage Management CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Construction Estimating Construction Documentation Bid Evaluations and Contractor Selection Construction Inspection and Consultation I I I I ! i I I i I i I I I i I I I I HISTORICAL PROJECT SUMMARY Since 1945, Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers has been responsible for the following: ~ More than 20 miles of breakwaters · More than 20 miles of piers and wharves · More than 80 miles of bulkheads · More than 100, 000 marina slips · More than 200 million cubic yards of dredging · More than 400 bridges · More than 2,500 acres of wetlands 10 federal design manuals (US Navy and Army Corps of Engineers) I I I I I I I I I I ! I i ! I I ! ! MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS REPRESENTATIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS North Shore of Long Island, Reconnaissance Study Client: US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District An ongoing reconnaissance level study aiming to provide storm damage protection and beach erosion control recommendations for study area ranging from the East River, Queens County, to Orient Point, Suffolk County. Development of improvement alternatives for two communities, Bayville, Nassau County, and Asharoken, Suffolk County, will be completed. For the remainder of the shoreline reach, pertinent data will be evaluated to allow a screenin$ of the communities to identify problem areas, and to complete an assessment of conceptual engineering solutions. M&N recommendations for these remaining areas will be evaluated by the Corps to determine locations that should proceed to a pre-feasibility study or requiring no further action. Additionally, an evaluation of existing coastal structures in the study area~ including their past effectiveness, will be prepared. Breach Contingency Plan, Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, Long Island, New York Client: US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District M&N completed a study of the southern Long Island barrier shoreline to establish plans to react and respond to barrier island breaches, which may occur prior to the completion of long-term improvement plans. Tasks included the evaluation of barrier island breaching potential and breach impacts on bay hydrodynamics and storm-induced damages; design of an emergency breach closure cross-seodon; borrow source identification and preparation of a decision matrix regarding their use; analysis of cost differences based on different closure construction methods and time of breach closure operations; and determination of the most cost-effective method of breach closure. These pre-breach evaluations of engineering and cost parameters will allow emergency breach closure to proceed in an expeditious, environmentally sound, and cost- effective manner. Section 14, Shoreline Erosion and Protection Report, Rikers Island, NY Client: US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District Prepared a study examining shore proteetionJstorm damage prevention alternatives available to curtail shoreline recession threatening facilities on Rikers Island. For without- and with-project conditions, M&N evaluated coastal processes to determine shoreline erosion rates, tidal current and surge effects, wave height-frequency of occurrence relationships, wave runup and losses for storms with various recurrence intervals. For with-project alternatives, M&N designed three shore protection alternatives. Finalized layouts, cross-sections and provided detailed quantity and cost estimates for chosen alternative. I I I i I ! I I I l I t I ! i I l I MOFFATI' & NICHOL, ENGINEERS REPRESENTATIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Continued) Westhampton Beach Storm Damage Protection Interim Plan, Long Island, NY Client: US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District M&N completed a detailed planning study for interim shore protection along Wnsthampton Beach. Project involved attempt to reduce shoreline recession, storm damages and the risk of island breaching by improving the shoreline using a combination of existing groin modification, beachffll placement, and new groin construction. Included topographic mapping, coastal studies and economic analysis of various improvement alternatives. For without- and with-project conditions, M&N completed coastal studies which included detailed numerical modeling of waves, water levels and shoreline processes including storm-induced dune and shoreline erosion, development of sediment budgets, design of beach nourishment using dredge sand, design of groin field-beachfill transition schemes, detailed cost estimates for project elements, and preparation of monitoring plans. Shoreline Preservation Study, San Diego, CA Client: San Diego Association of Governments This is an ongoing M&N project to develop a comprehensive plan to manage the San Diego County shoreline for both recreation and property protection. The technical database is the US Army Corps of Engineer's Coast of California Study. One strategic goal is to provide for a coordinated, long- range program of beaclffilling and beach maintenance. The study is also evaluating structural and mechanical methods to reduce sand losses and to redistribute sand along the shoreline. Regulation of coastal land use, inland development (effect on sand delivery to the coas0, and property protection measures such as seawalls, revetments and artificial dunes are also components of the strategy. Shore Protection Project, Atlantic Coast of New York City, Brooklyn, NY Client: US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District M&N provided engineering and economic reevaluation of beach fill project. Included field damage surveys, estimation of long-term erosion rates from historic shoreline positions and aerial photos, and calculation of shoreline retreat due to storms using EBEACH and DUNE (numerical) models. Performed economic analysis of beach fill alternatives using USACE's Principles and Guidelines. Subsequently prepared General Design Memorandum for a 2.28 million cubic yard beach nourishment project. Work included determining shoreline retreat rates, offshore borrow area studies, including sediment budgets, seismic profiling and vibracoring, sand compatibility analyses, and evaluation of beach fill, as well as other stmcturaFnon-stmctural alternatives, underwater archaeological investigation of borrow area, cost estimates, damage surveys, economic analyses, contingent valuation (CVM) estimates of recreational benefits, and final report preparation. I I I I I I I i I I I I I i I I I I I MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS REPRESENTATIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Continued) Wallops Island Shore Protection Study, Wallops Island, VA Client: NASA M&N developed and evaluated design and construction concepts and alternatives for shoreline protection of the Goddard Space Flight Center. Evaluated several available alternatives, including armor stone and concrete block revelments, artificial headlands, and beach sill modules. Described their advantages/disadvantages, and estimated costs and environmental impacts. Monitored effectiveness of the demonstration project in providing shore protection and retaining sand. Field data collected included qumerly beach profiles, weekly readings of several pipe ranges established at each installation, periodic aerial photographs, repetitive ground level photographs from established vantage points and continuous hourly wind records, which were used to hindcast wave conditions due to local winds. Hindcasted maximum monthly wave heights from a years' worth of hourly wind records. Low-Cost Shore Protection Demonstration Program, Various Sites, Nationwide Client: US Army Corps of Engineers M&N performed field investigations at 36 sites nationwide in the areas of Delaware Bay, the Great Lakes, Alaska, Hawaii, and along the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf coasts to assess the relative merits of various low-cost shore protection devices ranging from vegetation to shoreline hardening, with structures constructed of rock, concrete, steel and timber. The five major categories of shore protection systems investigated were bulkheads and seawalls, revetments, breakwaters and sills, groins, and vegetation. Construction materials included filter cloth, rubble, concrete blocks, gabions, steel fuel barrels, longard tubes, quarrystone, asphalt mastic, marsh and dune grasses, mangroves, and other species of wetland and aquatic vegetation. Data collected included wind, waves and currents, bathymetric surveys, aerial photographs, and sediment samples. Data were analyzed on the basis of stability, effectiveness, maintenance requirements and cost. Results were input to the USACE's Final Report on the Erosion Control Demonstration Program (Section 54), published in 1981. The project culminated in a 794-page report to Congress. Since the Final Report's completion, no maintenance of the demonstration projects was accomplished at the 16 sites constructed by the USACE. A "revisit" to those sites was made to inspect the low-cost shoreline erosion control devices to learn how the devices had withstood the environmental conditions of those sites after 10 years. Results of this revisit were documented in the USACE's Shoreline Erosion Control Demonstration Program - Revisited, published in 1989. I I i i I I i I I I I I 1 ! I i I I MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS REPRESENTATIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Continued) Breakwater and Shoreline Protection, Diego Garda, BIOT Client: US Navy M&N designed a breakwater to shelter Navy small boat harbor and basin perimeter slope protection. Provided site investigation, study and designs for use of dredge fill to create sacrificial beaches at critical areas of island shoreline, including protection of airport runway and parking apron. Provided site investigation and evaluation of mining reef for fill material and determination of maximum limits for reef mining operations. Lake Worth Inlet Beach Erosion Study, Lake Worth Inlet, FL Client: US Army Corps of Engineers Completed a study of the effect of the Lake Worth Inlet channel and jetties on the adjacent shoreline. Historical records and available hydrographic survey data were assessed, a wave-energy analysis of local wave climate was conducted, and the hydraulics on the inlet were numerically modelled. Shoreline evolution was compared with f'filet-growth and downdrift-erosion theory at a littoral barrier, and a time-phased accounting of the sand budget at the inlet was presented. Guidelines to Evaluate Seacliff Protective Devices, Laguna Beach, CA Client: City of Laguna Beach Over the years, 106 seawalls, bulkheads and foundation walls were constructed to protect property atop or on the seacliffs at Laguna Beach. Some of these devices were poorly conceived and failed to adequately consider the complex dynamics of their environment. After examining the often conflicting desire of the public to protect, preserve and possibly restore sandy beaches for recreation, and the desire by the private sector to protect its shorefront property, the City commissioned M&N to develop a study to obtain a more thorough understanding of local shoreline characteristics. Using the results of this first phase of the study, M&N applied that understanding towards the development of a comprehensive beach management plan. The methodology used to evaluate alternatives for the protection of seacliffs from wave attack, while preserving the sandy beaches, was the most important aspect of the plan. The study showed that, in this case, in most locations a seawall or revetment will have little affect on beach width if it passes a four-part test. The main elements of this test include a comparison of the effect the seawall or revetment will have on beach width versus the effect of the unprotected seacliff on the beach. Thus, the comparison was used to ensure negative effects that would occur as a result of a proposed seawall or revetment did not exceed negative effects already occurring as a result of wave interaction with the seaeliffs. I I i I I I I i i I I I I I I I I I I MOFFATF & NICHOL, ENGINEERS REPRESENTATIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Continued) Sand Management Guidelines, Newport Beach, CA Client: City of Newport Beach M&N prepared a set of sand management guidelines and strategies. Within the context of the study and the approach, sand management is the act of controlling the littoral sediment resource to the extent possible to benefit the recreational and protective functions of the beach. The resulting strategy required that changes in shoreline position and beach width be anticipated before they occur so that decisions could be made and cost-effective methods implemented to deal with future undesirable shoreline behavior. In this case, the key to having effective and economical sand resource management was to have a plan that anticipated the changes. Without the plan, options for dealing with beach problem were limited, more costly and, in some cases, resulted in the permanent loss of beach. Sedimentation Study, Parris Island, SC Client: Marine Corps M&N examined the tidal flow conditions through Ballast Creek to determine if changing the flow pattern by closing an auxiliary channel would increase the flushing action through the main channel and reduce a severe silting problem, which required frequent channel dredging. Project included site investigations; field data collection and numerical modeling of existing and future tidal 'flow conditions, auxiliary channel closure alternatives, marina relocation and vertical closure of auxiliary channel with various dredge disposal alternatives; economic analyses of continued maintenance dredging versus vertical closure with various dredge disposal alternatives; and preparation of plans, specifications and estimates. Project also included determinations of tidal prism, velocities at various stages during the tidal cycle, the most feasible engineering alternative and the most feasible economic alternative. Marina Design and Protection Breakwater System, Pensacola, FL Client: City of Pensacola, FL M&N conducted a feasibility study to determine the most effective means of providing a sheltered marina basin at the proposed project location. This study evaluated marina basin layouts and protective breakwater structural systems for the proposed marina complex. Study results' identified the most effective structural breakwater alternative, and the general basin size and configuration that would optimize marina development investment. Project included developing site wind and wave climate (involving analysis of 80 years of hourly data), drogue study of existing basin circulation characteristics, developing design criteria, breakwater design analysis (mbblemound versus wave baffle), water quality analysis for each alternative, and cost estimates. i I I i I i I I i I i ! I I I i I i I MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS REPRESENTATIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Continued) Mission Bay Littoral Study, San Diego, CA Client: US .~my Corps of Engineers Performed a sediment budget study of Mission Bay cell as part of the Coast of California Storm and Tidal Waves Study. Results of the study used to assess future regional scale shoreline changes due to the natural fomes, such as storms, and to man-made modifications to the shoreline, such as harbors and groin fields. The study provides a set of baseline conditions for the Mission Bay Littoral zone on which future engineering and planning efforts and decisions will be based. Lakeview Park Cooperative Beach Erosion Control Project, Loraln, OH Client: US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Designed beach fill protected by a series of three segmented offshore breakwaters. The beach at Lakeview Park gradually disappeared after adjacent harbor structures interrupted longshore sediment transport and, consequently, the beach's natural resupply of sand. M&N was retained to analyze the problem and to compare potential erosion control solutions. Alternative solutions were evaluated based on first costs, annual costs, benefits, environmental impact, public interest, and opinions of federal and non-federal agencies. M&N prepared the Phase II General Design Memorandum (GDM) which led to the implementation of a Cooperative Beach Erosion Project between the Buffalo District and the City of Lomin. The selected design, presented in the GDM, consisted of a beach fill protected by three detached rabble-mound breakwaters and kept in place by two existing groins which were rehabilitated. A primary consideration in project design was prevention of tombolo formation behind the breakwaters which would interrupt littoral drift and prevent longshore sediment transport to adjacent beaches. A two-year post-construction monitoring program found a net project gain of 5,000 cubic yards of material, with the eastern and central breakwaters trapping sand while the western breakwater lost material. Silver Strand Littoral Cell Study, San Diego, CA Client: US Army Corps of Engineers Completed a study of the Silver Strand littoral cell as part of the Coast of California Storm and Tidal Wave Study. The study identified the quantity and affect of all major components in the sediment budget, and outlined a series of fmdings and recommendations to further the understanding of the area and to help in future planning decisions. 1 I I I I I ! I i I I I I I I i I I I MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS REPRESENTATIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Continued) San Diego Region Historic Wave and Sea Level Data Report, Southern California Client:US Army Corps of Engineers Prepared a report on the historic wave data an sea level data available in the San Diego Region as part of the Coast of California Storm and Tidal Wave Study. The project included compiling wave data from existing databases, historic and predicted sea level data, and a chronology of extreme storm events, and conducting an extreme event analysis for the wave and sea level data. Sand Spit Breakwater Extension at Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara, CA Client: City of Santa Barbara Prepared a report to assess the feasibility of extending the sand spit breakwater to prevem waves from entering the harbor. Preliminary engineering analyses included investigation of breakwater extension configurations, alignments and structure types; wave refraction analysis for the breakwater configurations; assessment of navigation channel alignment; and discussion of construction methods and costs. Feasibility of a City-Operated Dredging Program for Santa Barbara Harbor, Santa Barbara, CA Client: City of Santa Barbara Determined the feasibility of the City owning and operating a dredge or sand bypass system to better maintain the navigation channel and mooring area in Santa Barbara Harbor. The feasibility study included establishing dredge selection criteria based on historical dredging practice, shoaling patters, sediment type, disposal areas, and permitting restrictions and requirements. The type and size of dredge appropriate for Santa Barbara Harbor were identified in the study, as were the benefits and costs of a city-owned dredge. Bulme Point Shoreline Erosion Demonstration Project, Humbolt Bay, CA Client: US Army Corps of Engineers Project involved the design, construction and monitoring of a shore protection project designed to protect the community of King Salmon. Project features included a 23-acre sandfill, a groin and a breakwater. M&N analyzed the monitoring data and prepared a report describing the performance of the project, an operational and maintenance manual, and the final project report. Coastal engineering analyses include the review of aerial photographs, dredging records and beach profile data. I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I I I MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS REPRESENTATIVE COASTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Continued) National Coastal Erosion Study, Malaysia Client: Government of Malaysia Performed coastal processes investigation and quantification of beach erosion problems and solutions along the entire coast of Malaysia. The study was conducted in two phases. Phase I involved an assessment of coastal erosion along the 4,000-kilometer shoreline. Phase II included a series of detailed feasibility studies on selected sites to mitigate coastal erosion. Sedimentation rates in rivers, and sediment transport and deposition pattern at river entrances was a part of the study. Hydrographic surveys and wave climatic analysis were also conducted. M&N also completed detailed plans and specifications for coastal protection works at four severely eroded sites. Impacts of Illinois Beach State Park Marina on Littoral Processes, Illinois Beach State Park, IL Client: Epstein Civil Engineering Prepared a report to address the potential impacts of a marina on the littoral processes at and adjacent to the project site. Ranges of littoral transport rates were defined using previous studies. Potential erosions and accretions upcoast and downcoast of the marina were then determined using an implicit numerical model. Calibration of the model was done using historic shoreline data. Model input consisted of longshore sediment transport rates at each computational cell, boundary conditions, initial shoreline positions, depth of proffie change and magnitude of offshore losses. Longshore transport rates were obtained from energy flux calculations using deep water wave hindcasts. The results of the shoreline evolution model were used to discuss potential impacts upcoast and downcoast of the marina. Mitigation measures, including sand bypassing alternatives and structural alternatives, were discussed. Wye Island Shoreline Erosion Control, Queen Anne's County, MD Client: Maryland East Shore Resources Conservation , M&N prepared the design, plans and specifications for a non-structural shoreline erosion control project at Wye Island. The project involved the use of sand ~l, stone groins, and wetland grass plantings of smooth and saltmeadow cordgrass. I ! i I I I I i I i I I I i i I I I EXPERIMENTAL SAND BYPASS SYSTEM Location: Client: Services Provided: Oceanside, California U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles D strict Moffatt & Nicbol, Engineers designed a malor experimental project to test the use of pumps and fluidizers for maintenance dredging of channels. /n addition to iet pumps, the project included developing projects to test engines, slurry pumps, electrical power generation, climate control and many other auxiliary systems located on a lift-barge. All were controlled and monitored centrally by a SCADA system. Two diesel engine driven pumps were utilized in the system, and a 16-inch slurry p~peline carried dredged material from either of two areas up to 10,000 feet down-ccast. An auxiliary electrical shore booster pump station was also designed to be compatibie with a recreation environment. Proiect documentation and equipment data were also assembled and catalogued for this project, together with an Operation and Maintenance Manual which gives stepwise instructions for operation of the system. MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SANTA BARBARA HARBOR Location: Client: Services Provided: Santa Barbara, California City of Santa Barbara and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Los Angeles District Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers has Peen a major participant ~n the development of Santa Barbara Harbor and its waterfront The City of Santa Barbara has entrusted the protection of its harbor facilities to Moffatt & Nicnol Engineers expertise in shore protection and littoral processes. Designs and documents to support construction in the area include a 250-foot extension of the breakwater, repair and rehabilitation of West Beach grorn, and repair of storm damage to piles beneath S~earns Wharf A two-phase study to repair marinas 3 and 4 in the harbor included an inspection feasibility study, and design and construction for replacement of the floating docks and utilities. Studies of wave penetration and feasibility of operating a City-owned dredge were prepared to ~mprove operations and lessen shoaling in the harbor area For the Harbor Master Plan, technical elements in harbor design and planning for ~ncreased parkrng, dry boat storage, and launching facilities were developed. MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HERBERT C. BONNER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT STUDY Location: Client: Services Provided: Oregon Inlet, North Carolina North Carolina Department of Transportation Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers analyzed the coastal processes and the impact they would ha~,,,e on replacement options for a major highway bridge over one of the largest tidal inlets in the world. ~eeause of the extremely dynamic coastal environment, the study had to a:ddress such factors as inlet migration and beach erosion. Investigations to describe historic and ex~sting coastal conditions were conducted. Future shoreline positions as weli as the future location and orientation of principal and main subsidiary channels through the inlet were forecast for the 50-year life of the project. A shoreline evolution model was used to proiect future shoreline concitions in response to a new terminal groin under construction in the study area The future conditions forecast also considered the possibility of major jetty construct 3n at the inlet. Various replacement crossing alternatives were evaluated with considera:;on given to secure approach and abutment locations, navigation channel requirements and anticipated scour ~mpacts. MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NATIONAL COASTAL EROSION STUDY Location: Client: Services Provided: Malaysia Government of Malaysia Moffatt & Nicho~. Engineers performed coastal processes investigations and prepared a detailed study of beach erosion problems and solutions along the entire coast of Malaysia. The study was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 involved an assessment of coastal erosion along the 4000-km shoreline; Phase 2 included a series of detailed feasibility studies on selected sites to mitigate coastal erosion. Sediment transport and deposition patterns at river entrances were part of the study, Hydrographic surveys and wave analyses were aisc conducted. The firm also completed detailed plans and specifications for coastal protection works at four severely eroded sites. MOFFATt & NICHOL, ENGINEERS I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CONEY ISLAND BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT Location: Client: Services Provided: Brooklyn, New York U.S. Army CorDs of Engineers, New York District Moffatt & NJcho[, Engineers conducted an engineenng and economic evaluation of a major beach fill and groin proiect. The firm performed coastal engineering analyses and prepared the engineering appendices for the Project General Design Memorandum. Our work included all coastal engineering aspects of the proiect, such as wave forecasts, wave refraction sfudies, shoreline change rates, sediment budge[s, design of 32 fill alternatives, design of terminal groins, evaluation of structural alternatives to a beach fill (headlands, revetments and seawal[s), estimates of future shoreline positions, beach and dune erosion modeling, long-term field measurements of tidal currents and wave conditions, and ail inputs to damage model including tong term erosion, storm recession distances, wave attack distances and inundation levels. Other elements of the project prepared under Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers' direction included hydrographic surveys, aerial topographic mapping, seismic refraction studies, vibracodng of an offshore borrow area, underwater archaeology, and complete economic analyses of anticipated damages and benefits. MOFFA'Fr & NIOHOL, ENGINEERS I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I ! MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECTS Project Description Comments Coney Island General Design ff. ff. ff' ff. ff' General Design Memorandum for Major Memorandum Corps of Engineers Project (5.6 million cubic yards, $62.9 million initial cost). Review of Design for Presque Isle ff. ff. ff. ff. ff. Major public involvement/hearing Breakwaters, Presque Isle, PA component. Pl.nning and Design of Small Beach ff. ff. ff. ff. ff. / Beach renourishment and sand recimuladon Management and Sand Backpassing study for a small town which was desigued Plan, Long Beach, NC to be self-funded. Figure Eight Island Beach ff. ff. Beach renourishment permitting and Ranourishment construction monitoring. Wallops Island Shore Protection ff. / ff. Structural evaluation of several miles of Study groins and bulkheads. One year of monitoring and evaluation of low cost shore protection devices, Coastline of Malaysia ff. ff. ff. ff. ff. Nationwide shoreline management plan. Delaware Marina Regulations ff. 13 public workshops and 2 formal public hearings were part of a major public involvement process on a controversial project. Coastal Studies to Support ff. ff. Complete coastal engineering studies Replacement of the Bonner Bridge, including shoreline evolution for 60 years Oregon Inlet, NC into the future. Coastal Studies to Support Design ff. ff. ff. ff. Prediction of furore shoreline positions using of North Point Marina and a finite-element shoreline evolution model. Breakwater, Winthrop Harbor, IL Develop a sand management plan fur future maintenance. Shoreline Preservation Strategy for ff. ff. ff. ff. / Comprehensive plan of San Diego County, gan Diego Association of CA for long term beach maintenance. Governments Includes beach nourislunetu and evaluation of existing structures and regulatory program. Guideline to Evaluate Seacliff ff. fi' ff. Development of guidelines fur use and Protective Devices. City of Lagana regulation of seawalls to protect properly Beach, CA while preserving public beaches. Develop a comprehensive beach management plan for the City, Sand Management Guidelines, City ff. ff. ff. ff. P~pared set of management guidelines and of Newport Beach, CA strategies tu make maximum use of existing sand resources. Design of Sand Bypassing System ff. ff. ff. ff. Develop complete coastal processes fur Ocoanside Harbor, CA description, sediment budgets, ~nd sand management plan which included largest jet pump sand bypass plant in the U.S. I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1985 1982 A WARDS AND COMMENDATIONS The Waterfront Center, Excellence on the Waterfront Award Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, CA Pacific Division, NAVFAC, Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of Exemplary Performance Wave Study and Mooring Analysis, Ammunition Wharf (Kilo), Guam, Mariana Islands Charleston Naval Shipyard, NAVFAC, Letter of Appreciation for a Job "Splendidly Dune" Hurricane Repairs to Several Piers, Charleston, SC Southwest Division, NAVFAC, Letter of Appreciation for Superior Job Performance Pier 12, Naval Station, San Diego, CA American Landscape Architects Design Award and Excellence on the Waterfront Award, Park/Walkway/Recreational Category Municipal Fishing Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach, CA American Shore and Beach Preservation Association Award of Recognition Cooperative Beach Erosion Control Project, Lakeview Park, Lorain, OH City of San Clemente Letter of Commendation Reconstruction of Municipal Pier, San Clemente, CA Northern Division, NAVFAC, Certificate of Appreciation Capstan Repair Project, Drydocks 2, 3, 4 and 5, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA Southern California Ready-Mixed Concrete Association and Portland Cement Association, Southern California, Outstanding Paving Project Long Beach Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, Long Beach, CA City of Pismo Beach Commendation for Innovative Design Reconstruction of Municipal Pier, Pismo Beach, CA Consulting Engineers of California Engineering Excellence Award Shiplift and Land Level Transfer Facility, Todd Pacific Shipyard, San Pedro, CA Atlantic Division, NAVFAC, Certificate of Appreciation Revisions to Design Manual DM 29.3, D dodo~acilities I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1981 1979 1978 1975 A WARDS AND COMMENDATIONS Long Beach Naval Shipyard, NAVFAC, Superior Accomplk~hment of NAVFAC Contract Ship Wastewater Collection Ashore, Long Beach, CA Pacific Division, NAVFAC, Letter of Commendation Breakwater and Harbor Restoration, Guam, Mar/aha Islands Mare Island Naval Shipyard, NAVFAC, Letter of Commendation Facility Certification Report, Drydock #1, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA Long Beach Naval Shipyard, NAVFAC, Letter of Commendation Study for Industrial Waste and Ship Wastewater Collection and Disposal Facility, Drydocks 1, 2 and 3, Long Beach Naval Shipyard I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEER~q JOHN R. HEADLAND Vice President EXPERIENCE Mr. Headland, Vice President and Branch Manager of M&N's Baltimore office, has extensive experience in shoreline management, coastal engineering, shore protection design, and numerical modeling/assessment of shore processes. Prior to joining M&N, he served as the US Navy's worldwide technical consultant for harbor and coastal facilities. His service in this role was honored in 1989, when he received NAVFAC's Engineer of the Year award. Mr. Headland currently serves as principal-in-charge of and project management for a variety of coastal engineeering and coastal zone management studies within the northeast U.S. and at other locations throughout the world. REI ,F. VANT PROJECTS North Shore of Long Island, Reconnalnsance Study Project manager of shore protection reconnaissance level study for the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This study will provide recommendations for storm damage protection and beach erosion control recommendations for the entire north shore of Long Island. Specific projects will be considered for Bayville and Asharoken, NY. New York District Breach Contingency Plan Project manager for an extensive evaluation of barrier island breaching potential and subsequent corrective actions for a fifty mile section of shoreline on the south shore of Long Island. This work is being performed for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. Rikers Island Emergency Shoreline Protection Project Served as project manager for design of a protective revetment for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. Westhampton Beach, New York Project manager for the interim shore protection project for Westhampton Beach, New York. This work, which was performed for the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, involved a coastal planning study for the design of shore protection (beach nourishment and modification of an existing groin field) to a critically eroding portion of Westhampton Beach. Poplar Island, Maryland Project Manager for the design of a 1000 acre artificial island for dredge material. The work, which is being conducted for the Maryland Port Authority, includes a detailed coastal engineering assessment of winds, waves, waterlevels and long-term and storm-induced shoreline changes as well as environmental assessment and design of the complete facility. The project will recreate a badly eroded island, will create more than 700 acres of intertidal wetlands and more than 7 miles of protective dikes. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I John R. Headland (cont'd) Page 2 Low-Cost Shore Protection Report (Section 54) Participated in preparation of a nationwide study on low-cost shore protection performance. This project involved field investigations of shore protection systems in the areas of Delaware Bay, the Great Lakes, Alaska, Hawaii, and along the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The systems investigated were non-structural devices, bulkheads and seawalls, revetments, breakwaters and sills, and groins, which were analyzed on the basis of stability, effectiveness, maintenance requirements and cost. The results were published in 1981, in the USACE's "Final Report on the Erosion Control Demonstration Program." Dam Neck, Virginia Prepared a comprehensive shoreline management plan for the US Navy's Fleet Combat Training Center at Dam Neck. The work included preparation of protective dune and dune/seawall designs. Kings Bay, Georgia Developed comprehensive five-year plan for monitoring shore and estuarine processes in the vicinity of the Naval Submarine Base at Kings Bay, Georgia. Wallops Island, Virginia Conducted a comprehensive investigation of shore processes at NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility. The purpose of the work was to define cause and effect between environmental site dynamics and historical shoreline movements. Work included extensive modeling of longshore sediment transport and dune erosion. Figure Eight Island, North Carolina Monitored construction of an emergency beach nourishment project. Diego Garda, Indian Ocean. Prepared a study of shore processes in support of an airfield extension project. Prepared design of a protective beach fill of course dredge material. Detailed shoreline evolution modeling was used to design the project. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Alexandria, VA. Responsible for preparation of Navy design manuals, DM 26.1 "Harbors," DM 26.2 "Coastal Protection," and DM 26.3 "Coastal Sedimentation and Dredging." REGISTRATION Professional Engineer: California, Maryland, Virginia EDUCATION Doctoral Studies, Civil Engineering: Duke University M.S., Civil Engineering: California State University B.S., Civil Engineering: George Washington University, Graduated with Special Honors I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS FIANG JENG Coastal/Hydraulic Engineer EXPERIENCE Dr. Feng Jiang is a coastal/hydraulic engineer for M&Ng Baltrmore office and has extensive experience in coastal planning, coastal engineering, environmental engineering and numerical modeling. His practice in coastal and hydraulic engineering has included areas located on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific shorelines of the U.S as well as numerous overseas assignments. Dr. Jiang~ has recently been involved in several major coastal engineering projects located along the shorelines of Long Island, New York. RI~.I.EVANT PROJECTS Westhampton Beach, New York Carried out beach erosion modeling for Westhampton Beach. SBEACH storm-induced erosion model was used to evaluate beach erosion with and without beach fills under storm conditious. Dr. Jiang also prepared sediment budgets and shoreline evolution modeling for this site. This effort was a part of coastal engineering study at Westhampton. Moriches Bay, New York Developed a 2-D numerical model of Moriches Bay, Long Island, NY. The work was aimed to evaluate Moriches Bay tidal circulation patterns and impacts of erosion control plan and breading conditions on residence time, flushing time, flow field and salinity distribution. Fire Island Inlet and Great South Bay, Moriches Inlet and Bay, Shlnneeock Inlet and Bay, New York Developed a method to evaluate the inlet stability of a two-inlet bay system. Applied a numerical inlet hydrodynamic model to obtain the stage-frequency relationships for different storm return periods. This work was a part of Interim Breach Contingency Plan, Long Island, NY. Blind Pass, Lee County, Florida This investigation was to examine the stability of Blind Pass in conjunction with a study to develop options for the management of the inlet and the nearby breaches. The study efforts entailed using analytical models based on Keulegan-type inlets to attempt to characterize the long-term stability of Blind Pass, and a numerical model based on one-dimensional integrated momentum, flow and sediment continuity equations to model its short-term stability. l~ke Okeechobee, Florida Participated in a study of wave and wave-induced circulation on the lake. His specific responsibilities included collection and statistical evaluation of wave data. This work was performed for the Water Management District of South Florida. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Feng Jiang (cont'd) Page 2 Corpus Christi, Texas Developed a one-, two- and three-dimensional finite element hydrodynamics and salinity model of Corpus Christi Bay. This work was done to evaluate the effects of a major navigation channel deepening and widening on the circulation and salinity structure of the Corpus Christi esmarial system. The model will also be used on this on-going project to evaluate channel sedimentation and long-term maintenance dredging requirements. Belmont Center Marina Developed a dynamic water qu~ty model for Belmont Center Marina. The model was successfully used to access water quality inside the marina under tidal conditions. This water quality analysis constitutes an important part of a Joint Permit Application (JPA) for the construction of the marina. Mobile Bay, Alabama A nearshore beach mound was placed at this site as part of a beneficial use of dredged material. A detailed evaluation shoreline response in the vicinity of the mound was conducted. This work demonstrated the wave attenuating features of the nearshore mound. Mayport Wave Study Applied RCPWAVE numerical model to obtain individual wave transformation at Mayport, Florida. A methodology was developed to transform directional wave spectra from offshore deep water to Mayport entrance channel. The transformed directional wave spectra have been used for navigation risk analysis in Mayport channel by Naval Surface Warfare Center. Pier 400 Mooring Analyses Prepared a detailed dynamic analysis of container vessels exposed to long waves (i.e. seiche) in Los Angeles Harbor. The work involved the application of a 6 degree of freedom time domain ship motion analysis. A large series of runs were prepared to evaluate downtime analysis for a new container berth. E.I. Mooring (Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center) Developed a suite of nonlinear ship mooring models for one and three degree of freedom systems in the frequency domain. The models are capable of evaluating both linear and nonlinear mooring dynamics in wind or/and wave spectra, and serve as a powerful, cost-effective tool for diagnostic analyses of offshore mooring problems. The models have been developed for use by the U.S. Navy in concert with their design manuals DM-26.5 "Fleet Moorings" and DM-26.4 "Fixed Moorings". Jupiter Inlet, Florida Prepared a study of longshore sediment transport in this inlet as part of an overall effort to develop a sediment management plan for the area. REGISTRATION Engineer in Training EDUCATION Ph.D. Civil Engineering M.S., Civil Engineering B.S., Civil Engineering ! ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I MOFFATT & NICHOL, ENGINEERS GRAY SIVHTH Coastal/Hydraulic Engineer EXPERIENCE Mr. Smith, a Coastal/Ocean Engineer and project manager in Moffatt & Nichol~ Baltimore office, has experience in beach fill design, economics and monitoring; dredged material placement and monitoring; coastal engineering and shore protection; tidal hydrodynamics; and numerical and laboratory modeling/assessment of flood mitigation measures. He has additional cxpcriancc in the areas of coastal structure design, construction cost estimating, barrier island breach management, and in assessing the efficacy of coastal construction methods. Aside from his primary responsibilities, Mr. Smith has been involved in civil engineering that includes stormwater management, wetlands, rivcrinc hydraulics, and site development. Hc is responsible for contracting, technical calculations, written reports, feasibility studies, design plans, quality assurance, and project management. RELEVANT PROJECTS North Shore of Long Island, Reconnaissance Study Project engineer of ongoing reconnaissance level study providing storm damage protection and beach erosion control recommendations for study area from the East River, Queens County to Orient Point, Suffolk County. Work involves assessing coastal conditions for the recommendation of furore Federal project sites. Coastal process analysis; improvement plan analysis and cost estimates; and identification of areas most vulnerable to coastal damages are efforts included in this study. New York District Breach Contingency Plan Project engineer of extensive evaluation of barrier island breaching potential and subsequent corrective actions for a fifty mile section of shoreline. This work provides emergency contingency plans to take effect in the event of severe barrier island storm damages. Performed coastal process analysis, construction alternative evaluation, breach closure design, site assessmentf and numerical modeling of storm-induced erosion and breach prediction and evolution. Rikers Island Emergency Shoreline Protection Project Served as project engineer in evaluating emergency shoreline protection alternatives. Work included coastal process analysis, coastal structure design, construction cost estimating, and structural analysis of coastal damage mechanisms to Island infrastructure. Corpus Christi Participated in screening of alternatives to lightering of VLCC~ for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. Tomes Laoding Provided estimates of water quality impacts and input to project alternative analysis for a private marina development effort. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Gray Smith (cont'd) Page Mitigation of Contaminated Dredge Disposal Material Conducted extensive numerical model testing of the stability of in-sim capped contaminated sediments, and examined the feasibility of different remediation measures for dealing with disposal site contaminants. Peach Orchard and Chesterwood Parks Served as project engineer providing coastal design and site assessment input to project developing plans and specifications for the design of shoreline enhancement and stabilization at two parks. Project work also included facility upgrade of a derelict boat removal facility, and preparation of permit application. Tylers Beach, Virginia Participated in field investigation of contaminated dredged material disposal and effects on nearby oyster seeding grounds. Utilized latest technology to monitor dredged material plume movement, which indicated no negative impacts on oyster bed. Federal ~mergency Management Adminlntration, New England Coastline Conducted field evaluations of coastal vulnerability to flooding following a major northeaster event. Recommended remedial measures for approximately 100 miles of eroded Massachusetts coastline. Revere Beach, Massachusetts Evaluated coastal flood protection provided by newly-placed beach fill. Study involved laboratory experiments that defined site-specific runup and overtopping processes, which were used along with numerical simulation procedures to recommend an optimal design. Effort resulted in significant savings, as unnecessary coastal revetment was eliminated and replaced with protective dunes. Served as the principal investigator of US Army Corps of Engineers', Coastal Engineering Research Center, work unit investigating beach nourishment design procedures. Long Beach, New York Numerically evaluated long-term shoreline evolution of different beach fill design alternatives. Recommended design and project termination procedures. Glynn County, Georgia Participated in numerical analysis of beach fill design alternatives. Focused on long-term shoreline evolution and storm-induced project response. REGISTRATION Engineer in Training EDUCATION M.C.E., University of Delaware, Civil Engineering B.S., University of Delaware, Civil Engineering 2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HE bARATOGA ASSOCIATES BRIAN J. McMAHON, AICP Senior Associate Professional Experience: Mr. McMahon specializes in the area of community and open space planning. Prior to joining The Saratoga Associates, Mr. McMahon was a Principal Environmental Planner for the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission in Silver Spring, Maryland. Mr. McMahon has extensive experience with the application of innovative open space planning pwgrams and has served as conference speaker on open space and farmland preservation techniques on several occasions. Representative Waterfront Planning Projects: · Waterfront Management Plan, Eves Point - The Open Space Institute, New York, NY · Waterfront Management/Sensitive Habitats Management Alternatives Analysis/Papscanee Island, East Greenbush, NY - The Open Space Institute, New York, NY · Geographic Information System for Waterfront Acquisition Planning - Lake George Basin Land Conservancy/The Nature Conservancy, Lake George, NY · Continuing assignment - Hudson River Valley Grcenway Conservancy and Council, Albany, NY · Continuing assignment - The Open Space Institute, New York, NY · Town of Babylon, NY - Master Plan for a waterfront community · Town of Potsdam, NY - Raquette River Corridor Master Plan · Niagara Mohawk Power Co~pomtion, Syracuse, NY - Land and Recreation Studies along a variety of river systems · Horizons Waterfront Action Plan, Erie County, NY - Waterfront revitalization study Education: B.A. - Environmental Science and Geography, State University of New York, Plattsburgh M.S. - Environmental Science, SUNY, College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse Special Recognition: Currently serves on Board of Directors for the Saratoga Springs Open Space Project. Currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Saratoga County Land Conservancy . _S_~_ed. as Special Assistant to the New York State Governor's Task Force for prep ~.aKati0n _of a Strategic Plan for the Lake George Basin. Served on the Governor's Environmental Leadership Group, a government and citizen forum created to address environmental policy issues and regulatory development in Maryland. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HE bARATOGA ASSOCIATES WEmUNG ZHANG, MLA Computer Specialist Professional Experience: Ma. Zhang has extensive experience in Geographic Information Systems (Arclnfo - UNIX Version, PC ArcInfo Arc CAD, Maplnfo), AutoCAD/LandCAD and Image Processing (T~S), and coordinates pwjects utilizing these applications. She is proficient in the integration of GIS, CAD and Image Processing technologies in the planning and design process. Her main areas of study have been landscape architecture and geography. Prior to joining The Saratoga Associates, Ms. Zhang was the Manager and Senior Research Assistant for Metropolitan Landscape Planning (METLAND) Research Group for thn Depamnent of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning at the University of Massachus~ts, Amherst. She has taught computer applications in landscape planning design using PC Arclnfo, TIPS, Apple Macintosh computers and Microsoft Word, SuperPaiat, and Excel. Representative Project Experience: · Town of Babylon, NY - Comprehensive Land Use Plan - GIS Database Development, Analysis & Mapping · Lake George Basin Land Conservancy, NY - GIS Database Development, Analysis & Mapping · NYS Thruway Authority - NYS Canal Inventory - GIS Database Development & Mapping · Town of Keene, NY - Master Plan - GIS Database Development, Analysis & Mapping · Town of Burlington, MA - Master Plan - GIS Database Development, Analysis & Mapping · CC. AC, PA - Campus Planning - GIS Database Development, Analysis & Mappi~ · Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., NY - Pwperty Inventory - GIS Database Development & Mapping · Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., Salmon River, NY - GIS Analysis · Author:. The Integration of Computer Technology in Historic Preservation and Townscape Enhancement in the Town of Uxbridge, Massachusetts · Res~awher:. Comprehensive Investigation and Assessment of Water Pollution in Beijing Metwpolitan Area · Co-Author: Optimum Condition for Pressure Digestion Technique of Soil and Sediment Samples Used in Environmental Analysis · Research Assistant for Beijing Municipal Research Institute of Environmental Protection, Seijing, P.R. China · Adjunct Lecturer, CADD in Site Planning - Dept. of Planning and Geog. SD'NY Albany Education: Master of Landscape Architecture - Univerfity of Massachusetts, Amhe~ Master of Science - Geography - University of Massachusetts, Amherst Bachelor of Science - Geography - Beijing University, Beijing, China I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) PROJECTS Lake George Basin Land Conservancy, Lake George, New York - Needs assessment, data collection and development of a land n'ust's conservation strategy. Products included a multi-tier conservation strategy and a three-dimensional digital terrain model. New York State Canal System Inventory, New York - GIS for 524-mile water corridor linking canal systems throughout New York State. Approximately 6,000 individual parcels will be inventoried and analyzed as the fa'st phase toward a comprehensive master plan to develop and preserve recreational, economic, and cultural resources. · Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Syracuse, New York- Evaluation of alternative mixes of land uses using economic and environmental management, environmental preservation and recreation enhancement program for NMPC holdings throughout New York State. Plan is . focusing on the analysis of highest and best use of 90,000+ acres of non-operating utility company property for over 20 site projects along the Hudson River, Raquette River, Black River and Salmon River. Currently providing database management for entire holdings. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Lake Luzerne Property, New York - GIS mapping and overlay analysis of NMPC Lake Luzeme property. Site development opportunities and constraints analyzed to select site conservation and development zones. Coordinated with Forestry Department Timber Management Plan and data. Town of Keene, New York - First Adirondack Park town to prepare complete Geographic Information System (G.I.S.) using Arc-Info for community master planning and natural resources management. Coordinated with existing Arc-Info databases from Adirondack Park Agency (A.PA) and NYS Department of Equalization and Assessment for project use. Town of Stuyvesant, New York - Development of a parcel-based GIS inventory for analysis of agricultural preservation, waterfront protection and tourism development. Funded by the Hudson River Valley Greenway Council as a model cities project. · Town of Jamestown, New York - Completion of a GIS inventory for examining alternative economic development strategies. · Town of Burlington, Massachusetts Master Plan - Community master plan including data collection, public participation surveys, scheduling and coordinating public meetings, land use plan, and development of Town goals and policies. GIS will be utilized for this project, ...... coordinating with Massachusetts GIS. · - Town of Babylon, New York - Coordination and management of Master Plan using ArcInfo, GIS system for purposes of townwide planning with special emphasis on use of GIS for demographic analysis. Horizons Waterfront Commission, Inc., Waterfront Action Plan, Erie County, New York - Coordinated digital mapping and analysis of natural and manmade attributes for comprehensive planning of 90-mile study corridor along Lake Erie and the Niagara River. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I '1' H E b A R A T O GA ASSOCIATES Sterling Site Task Force, Sterling, New York - Coordinated GIS mapping project, included mapping the property boundaries, topography, and inventory and analysis of over 12 cnviroomcntal factors for application in highest and best use analysis. · IBM, Thomas $. Watson Research Center, Yorktown, New York - GIS mapping of property and various environmcntal data for use in planning and ~gulatory compliance issues. Off-Campus Centers, Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Feasibility and n~xl detea-mination of off-campus centcrs using d~mographic analysis of area school population and GIS program. · FultonCountyCommunityCollege, Johnstown, NewYork-Automatedmappingofeampus · n,~.~,on~ ~-~.~!~. ~,~.g.~n~t .?~¢ ~r?.~?mi~g: I I I I THE WATERFRONTS SARATOGA ASSOCIATES i I I I ! I I I I I t I I i I I Horizons Waterfront Action Plan, Erie County, New York - Preparation of an award- winning strategic land use plan for 90 miles of the Erie County waterfront which identifies and facilitates immediate development projects of both a public and private natmc, identi- fies long-term private development and public improvement (e.g., reexcationaL infras~xueture) opportunities, and provides the policy framework for ongoing management of the shoreline. Champlain Canal Corridor Development Study, Lake George, New York - Evaluation of the canal system to guide local communities in the development of swategies that ufiliTa the Canal Corridor as a stimulus for increased tourism, recreation and economic ticvelopment. Specific products of the study include: 1) identification of historic and other regionally significant sites and areas; 2) public participation; 3) development of goals and objex:fives; 4) formulation of appropriate proposal development of regional significance and; 5) identification of public and private-sector funding sources. Master Plan Recommendations for Papscanee Island, East Greenbash, New York - Developed a comprehensive master plan recommendation for the conservation and develop- ment of the town's waterfront. The plan emphasized the preservation of significant tidal habitat along the Hudson River, protection of worid-elass agricultural soils and creation of an 100-acre waterfront park. Eve's Point Conservation Plan Saugerties, New York - Unique management plan of large waterfront conservation/recreation area along the Hudson River prepared on behalf of the Open Space Institute and Scenic Hudson, Inc. Thc plan established thc framework for integrated management by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission of state-owned land and property owned by the land trusts. Prima~ focus of plan was production oi' visual and open space character. · Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, Upper Hudson Parcel Management and APA Permitting - Preparation of a comprehensive land use plan for an 18-mile sn, eteh of the Hudson River between Hadiey/Lake Luzeme to Warrensburg in Saratoga and Warren Counties. The plan included residential use, hamlet commercial and a significant greenway along the east side of the river. Comprehensive plan submitted and approved by the Adirondack Park Agency allowed sale of residential parcels to lessees as well as implementation of the Greenway concept. *The plan received two awards: The Adirondack Centennial Award for Business and from the Adirondack Council. · Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, New York - Master plan for development of high-use waterfront recreation area, including consideration of both passive and active wat~ related activities. · Potsdam Riverfront, Potsdam, New York - Riveffront and corridor action plan including ...... the exploration of the enhancement, development and recreational/environmental protection and potential of the Raquette River. This project resulted in the preservation of Potsdam's fiverfimnt resources, while creating new projects for the central business district. I I ! I I ! I I I I I I I ! I ! I I ! .t ti L ~ A R A I O G A d-k S S O C 1 A T E S Hamlet of North Creek, New York - Creation of a Downtown Revitalization plan which includes a Hudson Riverfront park and cultural area, walking trails and incentives for business development. Oswego Harborfront, Oswego, New York - Conceptual development plan for tourism and recreational development potential of the harbor area including linkage to the downtown business district on Lake Ontario. · Waterfront Studies - Rensselaer Coastal Zone, Greenport Coastal Zone, Rochester Canal Zone, North Gmenbush Coastal Zone, Buffalo Waterfront, Waterford Canal. Development Feasibility Study, Breneman_Site, Oswego, New York. Feasibility study of five-acre site and a 150,000 s.f. mill complex to determine best use, includiing site analysis, market survey, financial feasibility, and preparation of the RFP to developers. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation - Hydroelectric Rclicensing/River Systems Analysis. Analysis of land use recreation and environmental enhancement components for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing application (Exhibit E) associated with several hydroelectric facilities on six river systems. Evaluation of alternative mixes of land uses using economic and environmental criteria to assist in developing a multi-objective land management, environmental preservation and recreational enhancement program. Chalmers Building Development Plan and Strategy, Amsterdam, New York - Feasibility Study for Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation to explore the possible uses of the former Chalmers Knitting Mill, a 300,000 s.f. vacant building zoned as light industrial and incorporated into the neighborhood character. Sterling Site, Lake Ontario, New York - Feasibility study for 2,800-aore parcel owned by Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) on Lake Ontario's shoreline known as Sterling Site. The study incorporates a development plan and strategy to include mixed use, shoreline recreation, conservation areas and infrastructure improvements. The scope includes market feasibility and economic evaluation, physical planning, environmental planning and Jegulatory processing. · Moreau Industrial Park, South Glens Falls, New York - Working with the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation and Niagara Mohawk Corporation, The Saratoga Associates am providing a master plan and design of a 265-acm industrial park along the Hudson River. Development of the park could create 4,900 new jobs and tremendous ......... economic opportunity for the area. Hudson River Greenway Inventory, Hudson River Greenway Council, Albany, New York- Completion of a management study for the council's geographic information system data base for the Hudson River Valley. Emphasis on creating opportunities for integration with local and county planning programs. I ! I I i I I I I ! ! i I I I I THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATES New York State Canal Inventory, New York State Thruway - Preparation of a comprehensive inventory of land and structures along the 524-mile New York State canal system. Services include inventory development and supporting GIS and data input, data conversion, photogrammetrie interpretation and field reconnaissance services. Buffalo Waterfront, Erie County, New York - TSA assisted the ECIDA in the site develop- ment of industrial sites throughout Erie County to encourage local businesses to maintain their current operation as well as to assist them in expansion programs to provide more job opportunities. The proc'ess provided for a site analysis and undmtancting of the program needs of the industry, an environmental assessment of the potential impacts associated with any expansion program, and plans for the ultimate development of the expansion. The program was intended to review a variety of sites including the inner-city urban locations and the wa~£xunt sites. · Harborfront, Lackawanna, New York - Award-winning comprehensive redevelopment ..... p]~3~ and~strategy for th~ 1350~'~e~ f6~r Bethlel~eixi ste~l h~a~ indu~fi'ial' sit~' on Lake Erie. The master plan included environmental, industrial and recreational land use components. I I I I GI~ ProjecL~ Index The I~aratoga A~l~ociatel~ -- New York -- MassachuseLts -- Pennsylvania 1994 TO~N OF KEENN MANTER PI~N I~Kg GgOR~g BASIN I~ND CON~[gRVANCY TOWN OF BURLINGTON MA~TER PLAN- CHAMPLAIN CANAL CORRIDOR STUDY I GLENS FALLS FEEDER CANAL CORRIDOR · HUDSON RIVER OVERLOOK · HAVILAND'S COVE PARK · MAIN STREET COMMERCIAL AREA AND THE BOAT BASIN · PEARL STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT AI~D CULTURAL i AREA LOCK 12 LOCK AND CANALBOAT RIDE I · BOND CREF. K BOAT BASIN · TRAIL lINKAGE I O{.~NS FALLS - C~VTRAt. crrY REVITALIZATION I · MIXED-USE DEVELOP~ - ENTERTAINMENT - RESIDENTIAL LAK~/NORTHERN I · URBAN CULTURAL PARK · HARBOR / BOAT LAUNCH · EDUCATIONAL / HISTORIC THEIviE · EXTAND LODGING AND SERVICB.q · HOSPITALITY LOCK (I2I MULTI-USE, FOUR SEASON CANAL CORRIDOR., WFIH FEEDER CANAL TRAIL. SEGMENTS AS MARKED · BOATING · BI1ONG · WALKING / HIKING · SNOWIdOBILING IAS NOT=..D) · HORSEBACK RIDING · AUTO ROUTE · CROSS-COUN~Ry SKIING · IN-LINE SKATING VERMONT CAMPING AREA FORT ANN - MIDWAY POINT · PROVIDE ANCHORAGE $ITE · CONNECTION TO VH..t. AGE CENTER HUDSON FALLS · 'Fi'ZF. DER CANAL CORRIDOR · CANAL-SIDE COMMF. RCIAL / RECREATION ENH ANV:Z~IENTS BLUE HERON NE.~TINO ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA FORT EDWARD. RIVE, R,'~OD-r tiF..RN OA'I~WAy · YACHT BASIN AND PARK · ROOER~ ISLAND · OLD FORT HISTORIC THEM~ · OLD CHAMPI~dN CANAL TRAIL · AQUEDUCT PARK · BOSPITAUTY LOCK ~') Figure I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I A GIS system may be used to analyze m~ny types of d~ra The ARCLN-FO system allows data to be layered and compared with other information, with all layers accurately located. These examples show how various factors influencing the corridor plan were studied and compared to projects currently planned. CHAMPLAIN CANAL CORRIDOR Figure 5. VISIBILITy STUDY -- PANO~C VIEW PROM nLUI~ POINT LAKE GEORGE B~SIN LAND CONSERVANCY ARF_A5 IN GREEN ARE VISIBLE I I I i I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I TOWN OF KEF~E, NY M~ster Plan Community Ctmracter Gu/delines Development of the town masmr plan and site plan review guidelines. Specific design guidelines were developed for four common scenic landscape themes present within the town, including hamlets and historic gateways, steep slopes and ridgelines, highway corridom and upland areas. THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATES · I I I I I I I I I ! I i I I I i I I I OVERLAY OF FACTORS '.-, .2'~'~~1 ~ ....,,._.i; I ' · Moderate Conservation -"?'~ '/ ~~ · Moderate Development High Development Moderate Development [] Moderate Conservation & High Development [] Moderate Conservation & LOW Development \ ~ '-,.-~x_..__,/\__ _ OYEIILA¥ FACIO£$ A¢I~IAG£ P£1lCENTAGE O~ TOWN OF KEENE MAgi'ER PI.AN PRI ¥~T£ LAND ! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ANALYSIS TOWN OF BABYLON COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN DEMOGRAPHICS PLANNING ANALYSIS o Pea~ Per I,~md~,d: [] OTHERS To~rN OF BABYLON, NY Comprehensive Master Plan Downtown Rev~fi~ion Plan S~QRA Compl/anc¢ Zoning l~v~ons Design Guid¢lin~ The Town of Babylon, located on Long I~tnnd, is a bnilt-out commtmity with a 200,00~ pOl~dntlon. TSA is developing a GIS-based community comprehensive land use plan focused on social, demographic, economic and physical factor. A major component of the plan is the rewrite of Development Guidelines ~ ~he Zoning Ordinance. Also included is ri.tn coHeclion, planning THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATES I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i HOUSEHOLD V~I;5~ER C~NSUS ,"~"1', ~WORITY WO~: O~ ~p~e ~omafion Sy~m As part of the planning commission, a compre- hensive GIS system wns developed for th~ town, While this GIS was cxUv. mely valuable during the plnnning process, it was conceived and constructed as a long-term mnnagement tool for Town government. THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATES Site Name: Deer Park 1'OWN OF DABYLON i j ; COMPREHENSIVE baND USE PlAN -- [] Residential I ~munl~ ~ Wild ~d and Pa~ I I I I I I I ! I i I I I I I I I I B.;HEBROOK- WAT~RRE~OURCE PROTEC'TmN AND HAI~JREOBSERYA~ON -- ,IL NEIGHBORHOODS · MA~,.IN AND IMPROVE I~BUC SPACE~ AND TOWN OF BURLINGTON, MA Compmhcns/ve Land Us~ Plan Downtown Reviuflization Economic Development Goals and strateg/es and comprehensive land use services for the development of a comprehensive plan. A town-wide resident and business survey, and an inventory and build-out analysis using GI$ technology led to the development of a plan enhancing town character, economic development and open space preservation. THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATES · I THE SARATOGA ASSOCIATE.; ! , ! I ! I I I I I I I I I I HORIZONS WATERFRONT COMlvIISSION Waterfront Action Plan, Erie County, New York Preparation of a physlcal hnd usc phn for 90 miles of Erlc Cotmty shorclinc to idcntif~ pdvatc ~d public dc'velop- merit improvement proj~.s and p, ovidc · poli~ frmc- of thc shotdine. Aplsn was meat oppornmi6es, ~und,~nental obj~tiv~ was to bridge divergent cn,, k,~tnental inter-.sis, regional and local rives, development and cah~v~ watcdront plan. Th~/llus~afion abov~ i~ m mist's rendering of the Harbor Dev~,lopm~ *~.~ which is on~ of m~ Fa~ I l=O~ts to b~ d~vdop~d in ~he ov~dl Two projects mr~ now in Ih~ d~sign phases. 1993 HONOR AWARDS · ~0r~-r~ Wdt~Jffr6n~ Action Plan Erie County (Buffalo), New York The work .mco~ed here is a truly Commission is by 16 ~ that co.m~ pnr~z me marching The master plan addressas the chal- omem mr a algnilicant intergovernman- lange of how best to convert the comid- ~ .b~13~ Jim HoHzon~ Water'a'ont Corn- erable industrial along the m~a~ .on, ~ . . of Lake ~ie into new and different .-- j.or_a~cc~.mp..u.si~ent, munities and interest IFoups in the area, a~f~..o~ o?~o,_, -cr,~w? To~- t~ additi~ cl~U~ge ~or the ~-~-~ .w ,anna, ~ z:v _a~s ona r~rant p~us ,plenn~ng team was to develop year- The team has d~,el~d .~ jo~ed to form the certain project, me master planning well as establishine broad ~oals Amon~ tmment, coordinator of private revest- its sound r~lennJn~ orincivles are the ment and as the vehicle for Federal and that u~r m,~.~an~, r~onzon~ watenront centers" be established for public e~jov- Waterfront Plans merit, that these centers be linked to each other end their communities with & g~eenway ~, stem of parkways and trallz, end that beth the natural end built environments be celebrated. Presented to: Daniel Sitler, prindpal, Saratoga Associates, Saratoga Spring~, N.Y.; Thoma~ D. Blanchard Jr., pr~i- dent, Hor~ons Waterfront Commission, Buffalo, N.Y. I I I I I I I \ PI-~ 1 ] ":. ILLUST~ D~LOPMENT P~$ FOR ~RO~T P~