Resolution 207-1983
RE$(t)CU't!(t)N N(t). 207 -1982
WHEREA.$, the B(t)ARD (t)f C~UN'tM C~mm!$$!~NER$ ~f m(t)NR~E C(t)UN'tM, fC~R!DA,
has receiveD an application from
JACK D!CK.SS~N
anD
IDHEREA.$, in compliance with $tate $tatute, it is necessary as part
of the permitting proceDure to reaD the following Biological Assessment
into the RecorD, as follows:
The applicant proposes to control erosion and provide improved boat
mooring facilities. Both goals will be achieved through the construction
of a 35 ft. long vertical concrete seawall with a 4 ft. wide cantilevered
concrete dock along its length.
The seawall will be located approximately 4 ft. waterward of the old shore-
line. An estimated 35 cu. yds. of backfill with 25 cu. yds. waterward
of mean high water (MHW) and 10 cu. yds. landward of MHW will be required.
An estimated 210 sq. ft (0.005 ac.) of marine habitat will be eliminated
by the seawall and an additional 140 sq. ft. covered by the dock. Riprap
will be placed at the toe of the seawall.
The seawall and dock will be poured in place. All supplies will be brought
to the site over upland routes. No description of proposed techniques for
maintaining water quality during construction were provided with the
application.
The project site is in the Outdoor Resorts at Long Key recreational vehicle
park. The park is located on the north side of the west end of Long Key,
Monroe County. Within the 30~ acre park, a system of two main trunk canals
with three each finger canals provide water front access to many of the
400~ trailer lots. The park is a condominium with 95+ percent of the
available sites presently occupied by recreational vehicles. Many of the
vehicles are apparently permanently located.
The Florida Bay shoreline of the park was created by filling out into the
bay. A boulder riprap revetment orginally protected the entire shoreline.
Much of the revetment has been replaced over the years by a series of
seawalls. Many of the seawalls apparently have been constructed without
proper authorization.
Long Key State Recreation area is located approximately 400 ft. to the
east of Outdoor Resort. The waters of the recreation area are designated
as Class III, Outstanding Florida Waters (Chapters 17-3.041 and 17-3.081,
Florida Administrative Code).
The project site is located near the northeast corner of the park on a
shoreline which faces Florida Bay. Adjoining the west side of the site is
a vacant lot which retains its original riprap shoreline. The lot which
borders the east side of the site is occupied by a trailer and has a
seawall and dock of a design virtually identical to that being requested
here. Permit No. 440565055, issued to Lonn Stone on December 16, 1982,
authorized this adjacent seawall/dock. An unnamed road runs along the
north side of the project site. Florida Bay in the vicinity of the project
site is designated as Class III Waters (Chapter 17-3.081 and 17-3.161,
Florida Administrative Code).
The applicant's property is an 80~ ft. by 35~ ft. (0.064 ac.) trailer lot.
One of the 35 ft. sides borders on Florida Bay. Virtually all of the site
consists of uplands. A mobile home and paved areas cover most of the lot.
Resolution
Jack Dickson
Page Two
The site shoreline consists of a large boulder riprap revetment. The toe
of the revetment extends out to a depth of approximately 1 ft. mean low
water (MLW) and the top is at an elevation of approximately 3 ft. MHW.
The upper reaches of the revetment are inhabited by beaded periwinkles
(Tectarius muricatus), zebra periwinkles (Littorina ziczac), and
tessellate nerite (Nerita tessellata). Biota found on the lower levels
of the boulders includes channeled turban hermit crabs, sea urchins,
sargeant majors (Abudefduf sacitilis), Laurencia sp., Hypnea sp., Ectocarpus sp.,
Padina sp. and Halimeda sp.
Beyond the toe of the revetment, the seafloor drops at a moderate rate.
The seafloor near the revetment consists of calcareous sediments.
The revetment appears to be fundamentally intact and properly functioning
to protect the applicant's shoreline. The proposed seawall will be located
two or three feet waterward of the toe of the revetment.
Construction related activities can be expected to cause increased levels
of dissolved organic compounds, particulate organic compounds and turbidity
in the nearby waters. Proper use of turbidity control techniques should be
able to control these impacts within acceptable levels. The applicant has,
however, not indicated any plans to utilize turbidity control measures.
The proposed seawall and dock will eliminate the present shoreline biota.
Once the riprap is placed at the toe a new biological community should be
able to establish itself. As a result of shading, it is believed that the
floral components of the community will generally be less abundant and more
shade tolerant than the preconstruct ion flora.
Under the provisions of Chapters 253 and 403, Florida Statutes and Chapter
17-3 and 17-4, Florida Administrative Code, I recommend that Departmental
permitting authorization be granted to the application with the following
condition:
The riprap placed at the toe of the seawall shall consist of
limestone boulders with diameters of not less than 18 inches.
BE I~ RE$~C~ED BM ~HE B~ARD ~f C~UN~M C~mmI$$I~NER$ ~f m~NR~E C~UN~M,
fC~RIDA, that the above Biological Assessment has been rean into the
recorn ann nuly consineren pursuant to florina $tatute 253.124 by the
Boarn of County Commissioners of monroe County, florina, this
22nd
nay of
July
, 19
83
at a regularly schenulen
meeting.
B~ARD ~f C~UN~M C~mmI$$I~NER$ ~f
m~NR~E C~UN~M, fC~RIDA
By
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Attest: RALPH W. WHITE, CLERK
, \r~rYl.P~O.t.
nor '~
Lucien C. Pro
. B9ARD OF COUNTY COM tI,,,,,,,..m...,, ERS
Wilhelmina Harvey, District 1
Curt Blair, District 2
Mayor Protem Jerry Hernandez, Jr.. District 3
MAYOR George E. Dolezal, District 4
Ken Sorensen, District 5
Lucien C. Proby
Monroe County Attorney
310 Fleming Street
Key West, Florida 33040
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OK~Y~~;~R~~~2E
1305) 2944641
OFFICE OF:
Director
Building, Planning an
Zoning
p,o, BOX Room 205 Wing
Public Service Buildi
5825 Jr. College Rd.
Key West, Florida
33043-4399
I, the undersigned, do hereby attest that all date and
information is complete in the package of the applicant as follows:
Certificate of Complete Enclosures
1.
County Biologist Report
2.
Resolution (JACK DICKSON)
3.
Permit
4.
Application for Permit (DOCK, RIPRAP SEAWALL)
5.
Site Plan
6.
Location !llap
7.
DER Assessment
Datet-~/-8
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DATE:
June 20, 1983
TO:
Jeff Doyle, Director
FROH:
Andy Hooten, Biologist
r ~
nn Riprap Seawall
SUBJECT:
Jack Dickson, Concrete
Legal
Township 65S, Range 35E, Section 7, Lot 263, Outdoor Resorts
of America, Zoned RU8
This application is to be reviewed by the Monroe County Com-
mission pursuant to Section 19-111a(5) of the Honroe County Code.
The applicant proposes to construct a 4' x 9' x 35' concrete
cantilevered dock with approximately 25 cubic yards of riprap
boulders placed at the base of the structure for shoreline
stabilization.
A site inspection of the property found existing rip rap boulders
supplying habitat for various marine invertebrates and marine
algae communities lie approximately three to four feet from
the edge of the riprap shoreline.
Adverse environmental impact would be minimal and short term
as a result of this activity and it is recommended that this
application be approved with the condition that turbidity
screens be properly utilized.
AH/ck
PERMIT
MONROE
COUNTY
PLANNING, BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
PERMIT FOR EXCAVATION. THE DEPOSIT OF
FILL. OR STRUCTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE
WATERS OR WETLANDS OF MONROE COUNTY
PERMIT
NO.
1) Property owners name & mailing address
Jack Dickson
8501 Southwest 128th Street
Miami, Florida .33156
2) Date
3-7-83
FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Resolution No.
3) Phone number
253-8847
Date:
4) Contractor or agent's name, mailing address & phone number
John Brier ,
Post Office Box 651
Marathon, Florida 33050 GC223C(RG0039963)
743-2626
5) Legal description of property:
Section
7
Key
Lonq
Subdivision Prop. Line
Township 6 5 S
Lot 263 Outdoor ResortBlock
Range
35E
Street, road or mile marker U . S . 1 Mi 1 e # 6 6
V olume of material:
dredged/excavated
filled/ deposi ted
c.y.
waterward
ofM.H.W.
c.y.
landward
ofM.H.W.
25 c.y.
waterward
ofM.H.W.
10 c.y.
landward
of M.H.W.
ZONING: RU-8
PURPOSE:
Cost of Permit
Estimated cost of Construction
Biologist Comments - Restrictions or Special Conditions if any:
Adverse environmental impact would be minimal and short term as a
result of this activity and it is recommended that this application
be approved with the condition.tha~ turbidity screens be properly
utilized.
Jeffrey M. Doyle, Director
Planning, Building and Zoning
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b) If application has been submitted for this project (or one similar) in the past,
explain reason for new application and give applicant's name if different from current
appl icant.
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~I) List all Federal and State agencies that have received applications for this project.
This completed application form will be accompanied by the
following, or it will not be processed.
a) Two (2) sets of drawings, on 8!z x 11 paper, showing location, plot plan, top view and
cross section of proposal, drawn to scale.
II) ^ppl ication processing fee as follows:
$75.00 for dredge, fill, docks or any structures affronting natural water bodies.
$30.00 for vertical seawalls on man-made bodies of water.
$75.00 for any comhination of the ahove activities per site.
\pplication is hereby made for a permit to authorize the activites described herein. I
certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application, and to the be
Df my knOlvledge & belief such information is true, compl ete f, accurate. I further certify t
I pos:;ess the authority to undertake the proposed activitcs. All provisions of laws and
ordinances governing this type of \",ork will be complied withwhether specified herein or not.
granting of a permit does not presume to give atlthority to violate or cancel the, provisions
any county, state or Federal law regulating construction or performance of construction of t
type of facility.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
PERMIT APPLICATION APPRAISAL
File No. : 440669735 County: Monroe Date : 6-13-83
Applicant Name : Jack Dickson
Address : 8501 S .W. 128 Street, Miami, FL 33156
Agent (if applicable) : John Brier
Address : PO Box 651, Marathon, FL 33050
Location of project : Section (s) 7 Township 65S Range 33E
Section (s) Township Range
Local Reference : Long Key, Outdoor Resorts
Water Body : Florida Bay
Water Classification of Project Area : III Adjacent Waters : ITI
Aquatic Preserve : None
Outstanding Florida Waters : Long Key State Recreation Area
On site inspection by: David Bishof
Date of Inspection : 5-25-83 Original 'Application : Yes X No
Revised Application : Yes No Date : Date of 2nd Insp.
Biological and Water Quality Assessment
A. Description of proposed project and construction techniques .
Quantify area of project which extends into waters of the state
(including the submerged lands of those waters and the transi-
tional zone of the submerged land) as defined in Section 17-4 . 02
and Section 17-4 . 28 , Florida Administrative Code .
B. Biophysical features of general area. Include comments concerning
extent of development of adjoining properties as well as relevant
historical facts about the area.
C. Biophysical features of specific project site and spoil site if
applicable. Include identification of bottom types and any
relevant historical facts about the area of the project.
D. Potential impact of project on biological resources and water
quality. Address long-term impact as well as immediate impact
for all aspects of the project.
E. Suggestions , where appropriate , for modifications that may reduce
or minimize the potential impact of project.
PERM 16-10 (Rev. 6/79)
. DICKSON, JACK
#440669735
Monroe County - Long Key _
Page Two
A. The applicant proposes to control erosion and provide improved
boat mooring facilities . Both goals will be achieved through
the construction of a 35 ft. long vertical concrete seawall with
a 4 ft. wide cantilevered concrete dock along its length.
The seawall will be located approximately 4 ft. waterward of the
old shoreline. An estimated 35 cu. yds . of backfill with 25 cu.
yds . waterward of mean high water (MHW) and 10 cu. yds . landward
of MHW will be required. An estimated 210 sq. ft. (0 . 005 ac. )
of marine habitat will be eliminated by the seawall and an addi-
tional 140 sq. ft. covered by the dock. Riprap will be placed
at the toe of the seawall.
The seawall and dock will be poured in place. ; All supplies will
be brought to .the site over upland routes. No description of
proposed techniques for maintaining water quality during construc-
tion were provided with the application.
B. The project site is in the Outdoor Resorts at Long Key recreational
vehicle park. The park is located on the north side of the west
end of Long Key, Monroe County. Within the 30+ acre park, a
system of two main trunk canals with three each finger- canals
provide waterfront access to many of the 400+ trailer lots. The
park is a condominium with 95+ percent of the available sites
presently occupied by recreational vehicles. Many of the vehicles
are apparently permanently located. -
The Florida Bay shoreline of the park was created by filling out
into the bay. A boulder riprap revetment originally protected
the entire shoreline . Much of the revetment has been replaced
over the years by a series of seawalls . Many of the seawalls
apparently have been constructed without proper authorization.
Long Key State Recreation area is located approximately 400 ft.
to the east of Outdoor Resorts. The waters of the recreation
,area are designated as Class III, Outstanding Florida Waters
(Chapters 17-3 . 041 and 17-3 . 081, Florida Administrative Code.
The project site is located near the northeast corner of the park
• on a shoreline which faces Florida Bay. Adjoining the west side
of the site is a vacant lot which retains its original riprap
shoreline. The lot which borders the east side of the site is
occupied by a trailer and has a seawall and dock of a. design
virtually identical to that being requested here . Permit No.
440565055, issued to Lonn Stone on December 16 , 1982, authorizes
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this adjacent seawall/dock. An unnamed road runs along the
north side of the project site. Florida Bay in the vicinity
of the project site is designated as Class III Waters
(Chapters 17-3 . 081 and 17-3 . 161 , Florida Administrative Code) .
C. The appl'icant' s property is an 80+ ft. by 35+ ft. (0 . 064 ac . )
trailer lot. One of the 35 ft. sides borders on Florida Bay.
Virtually all ofthe site consists of uplands . /A mobile home
and paved areas cover most of the lot.
The site shoreline consists of a large boulder riprap revetment.
The toe of the revetment extends out to a depth of approximately
1 ft. mean low water (MLW) and the top is at an elevation of
-- approximately 3 ft. MHW. The upper reaches of"the revetment
are inhabited by beaded periwinkles (Tectarius muricatus) ,
zebra periwinkles (Littorina ziczac) , and tessellate nerite
(Nerita tessellata) . Biota found on the lower levels of the
boulders includes channeled turban hermit crabs , sea urchins ,
sargeant majors (Abudefduf saxitilis) , Laurencia sp. , Hypnea sp. ,
Ectocarpus sp. , Padina sp. and Halimeda sp.
Beyond the toe of the revetment, the seafloor drops at a moderate
rate. The seafloor near the revetment Consists of calcarious
sediments . - +.
The revetment appears to be fundamentally intact and properly
functioning to protect the applicant' s shoreline. The proposed
seawall will be located two or three feet waterward of the toe
of the revetment.
D. Construction related activities can be expected to cause
increased levels of dissolved organic compounds, particulate
organic compounds and turbidity in the nearby waters . Proper
use of turbidity control techniques should be able to control
these impacts within acceptable levels. The applicant has,
however, not indicated any plans to utilize turbidity control
measures .
• The proposed seawall and dock will eliminate the present
shoreline biota. Once the riprap is placed at the toe a new
biological community should be able to establish itself. As
a result of shading, it is believed that the floral components
of the community will generally be less abundant and more shade
tolerant than the preconstruction flora.
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E. Under the provisions of Chapters 253 and 403 , Florida Statutes
and Chapters 17-3 and 17-4 , Florida Administrative Code, I
recommend that. Departmental permitting authorization be granted
to this application with the following condition: -
Th riprap placed at the toe of the seawall
shall consist of limestone boulders with
diameters of not less than 18 inches.
DAVID BISHOF, ElNV. SPEC .
DATE: June 13 , 1983
READ:
GARY S FER
DEB/dvo