Resolution 044-1985
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044 -1985
WHEREAS, the BQ)ARD Q)F CQ)UNt~ CQ)mmlSSSS1Q)NER.$ Q)F ffiQ)NRQ)E CQ)UNt~, FCQ)R1DA,
has receiveD an application from
~:ICCESS BQ)UCHER
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WHEREAS, in compliance with SState sstatute, it is necessary as part
of the permitting proceDure to reaD the fOllowing Biological Assessment
into the RecorD, as follows:
The applicant wishes to enlarge and improve boat mooring facilities.
Additionally, erosion will be controlled and a debris trap partially
eliminated by filling and riprapping a small section of the applicant's
shoreline. Both of these improvements will be made to the applicant's
Trailer Park property.
The first of the two goals will be accomplished by extending an ex~s~ng 114
foot by ~ foot (456 sq. ft.) dock by adding an additional 80 foot by 4 foot 2
(320 ft. ) section. At the new end of the dock a 48 foot by 8 foot (384 ft. )
"T" section will be constructed. In total the enlarged dock will cover 1160
sq. ft. of water surface 704 sq. ft. of which will be new.
A 50 ft. long by 15 ft. wide triangular area of seafloor will be filled in
order to achieve the second goal. The area is entirely waterward of mean
high water (MEW) and will require an estimated 100 cu. yds. to fill. Boulder
rip rap will be placed along the waterward edge of the filled area to protect
it from erosion. A line of moderate size mangrove trees along the 15 ft.
side of the triangle will be left in place.
The dock will be constructed out of pressure treated wood. All construction
will be done by hand using no heavy equipment. Fill and boulders will
be brought to the site from borrow pits over upland roads.
The project site is located near the southwestern end of Key Largo (Tavernier)
on the Atlantic Ocean. Adjoining the site to the east is an undeveloped parcel
of land which consists of both upland and wetland. This parcel of land forms
a natural point which sticks out several hundred feet to the southeast of the
project site shoreline.
A small (1.5f A) Trailer Park adjoins the western side of the project site.
A boat basin was created along the shoreline of this Trailer Park by building
fill breakwaters out into the ocean for 150f feet. The northern border of
the project site is formed by U.W. #1 (SR 5) which runs from the northeast
to the southwest in this area.
The Atlantic Ocean which is in the vicinity of the project site is designated
as Class III waters (Chapter 17-3.081, Florida Administrative Code) lies to
the southeast of the project area.
The project site consists of the applicant's shoreline and the near shore
waters. The applicant owns the Driftwood Trailer Park which maintains
approximately two (2) dozen trailers on the 21 A. of the land. The Trailer
Park enjoys approximately 200 ft. of ocean frontage.
Near the shoreline, the land consists of upland which was apparently created
by filling shoreline wetlands over 10 years ago. The shoreline now consists
of crushed rock fill protected by riprap. As a result of the fact that the
shoreline projects out to sea on either side of it, the project site tends
to act as a debris trap. The debris trap effect is strongest in the western
corner of the shoreline.
Resolution
Gilles Boucher
Page Two
Vegetation along most of the shoreline consists of few mangrove seedlings.
At the west end of the shoreline, a couple of moderate size red mangrove
trees (Rhizophora mangle) are sound. The near shore sea floor consists of
flat limestone with very little sediment in depressions. This exposed rock
area extends out to near the present end of the dock (114 ft. from shore)
where the depth is 2.5! ft. MHW. Vegetation in this area consists primarily
of attached algae.
Starting near the dock end, a 6 inch to 12 inch layer of sediments cover
the seafloor. Growing on this sediment is a turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum)
bed. Mixed in with the seagrass is Penicillus sp., Halimeda sp., and a
thick cover of filamentous blue-green algae. Depths in the vicinity of the
proposed dock end are approximately 3.5 ft. MHW.
Construction related activities can be expected to cause temporary elevated
levels of turbidity, dissolved organic compounds, and particulate organic
compounds in the nearby waters. It is not expected that the proposed
construction techniques will cause a very severe turbidity problem.
The proposed filling will eliminate 375 sq. ft. of littoral zone marine
habitat. The area which will be eliminated is at present a debris trap and
can be considered to be a low quality habitat.
Extension of the dock will result in the shading of 70! sq. ft. of seagrass
bed. The shading can be expected to eventually result in the death of the
seagrass under the dock.
It is not expected that many more boats will use the enlarged dock than are
presently using the dock. As a result, the boating related impacts will
probably remain similar to those presently occurring.
BE It RES~C~ED BM tHE B~ARD ~f t~uNtM t~mmISSI~NER$ ~f m~NR~E t~uNtM,
fC~RIDA, that the above BiOlogical Assessment has been reaD into the recorD
anD Duly consiDereD pursuant to floriDa Statute 253.124 by the BoarD of
tounty tommissioners of ffionroe tounty, floriDa, this
8th
Day of
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,19 85
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
PERMIT APPLICATION APPRAISAL
File No.: 440596695
County:
Monroe
Date: 11-17-82
Applicant Name: Gilles Boucher
Address:
92157 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070
Agent (if applicable): Clyde P. Summers
Address: PO Box 1333, Tavernier, FL 33070
Location of project: Section(s)
27
Township
62S Range 3RE
Section(s)
Township
Range
Local Reference:
Key Largo - Tavernier
Water Body:
Atlantic Ocean
Water Classification of Project Area:
III
Adjacent Waters:
III
Aquatic Preserve:
Outstanding Florida Waters:
On site inspection by:
David Bishof
Date of Inspection:
11/8/82
Original Application: Yes~ No__
Date of 2nd Insp.
Revised Application: Yes No
Date:
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
relevan~ 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.
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Monroe County - Key Largo - Tavernier
Page Two
A. The applicant wishes to enlarge and improve boat mooring facilitiE's.
Additionally, erosion will be controlled and a debris trap partially
eliminated by filling and riprapping a small section of the
applicant's shoreline. Both of these improvements will be made tc.
the applicant's Trailer Park property.
The first of the two goals will be accomplished by extending an
existing 114 ft. by 4 ft. (456 sq. ft.) dock by adding an addi-
tional 80 ft. by 4 ft. (320 ft?~ section. At the new end of the
dock a 48ft. by 8 ft. (384 ft. ) "T" section will be constructed.
In total the enlarged dock will cover 1160 sq. ft. of water surface
704 sq. ft. of which will be new.
A 50 ft. long by 15 ft. wide triangular area of seafloor will be
filled in order to achieve the second goal. The area is entirely
waterward of mean high water (MHW) and will require an estimated
100 cu. yds. to fill. Boulder riprap will be placed along the
waterward edge of the filled area to protect it from erosion. A
line of moderate size mangrove trees along the 15 ft. side of the
triangle will be left in place.
The dock will be constructed out of pressure treated wood. All
construction will be done by hand using no heavy equipment. Fill
and boulders will be brought to the site from barrow pits over
upland roads.
B. The project site is located near the southwestern end of Key Largo
(Tavernier) on the Atlantic Ocean. Adjoining the site to the east
is an undeveloped parcel of land which consists of both upland
and wetland. This parcel of land forms a natural point which
sticks out several hundred feet to the southeast of the project
site shoreline.
A small (1.5+ A) Trailer Park adjoins the western side of the
project site. A boat basin was created along the shoreline of
this Trailer Park by building fill breakwaters out into the ocean
for 150+ feet. The northern border of the project site is formed
by U.S.-#l (SR 5) which runs from the northeast to the southwest
in this area.
The ~tlantic Ocean which in the vicinity of the project site is
desig.nated as Class III waters (Chapter 17-3.081, Florida
Administrative Code) lies to the southeast of the project area.
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Monroe County - Key Largo - Tavernier
Page Three
C. The project site consists of the applicant's shoreline and the
near shore waters. The applicant owns the Driftwood Trailer
Park which maintains approximately two (2) dozen trailers on
2+ A. of land. The Trailer Park enjoys approximately 200 ft.
of ocean frontage.
Near the shoreline, the land consists of upland which was
apparently created by filling shoreline wetlands over 10 years
ago. The shoreline now consists of crushed rock fill protected
by riprap. As a result of the fact that the shoreline projects
out to sea on either side of it, the project site tends to act
as a debris trap. The debris trap effect is strongest in the
western corner of the shoreline.
Vegetation along most of the shoreline consists of a few mangrove
seedlings. At the west end of the shoreline a couple of moderate
size red mangrove trees (Rhizophora mangle) are found. The near
shore sea floor consists of flat limestone with very little
sediment in depressions. This exposed rock area extends out to
near the present end of the dock (114 ft. from shore) where the
depth is 2.5+ ft. MHW. Vegetation in this area consists primarily
of attached algae.
Starting near the dock end, a 6 inch to 12 inch thick layer of
sediments cover the seafloor. Growing on this sediment is a
turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) bed. Mixed in with the sea-
grass is penicillus sp., Halimeda sp., and a thick cover of
filamentous blue-green algae. Depths in the vicinity of the
proposed dock end are approximately 3.5 ft. MHW.
D. Construction related activities can be expected to cause temporary
elevated levels of turbidity, dissolved organic compounds, and
particulate organic compounds in the nearby waters. It is not
expected that the proposed construction techniques will cause a
very severe turbidity problem.
The proposed filling will eliminate 375 sq. ft. of littoral zone
marine habitat. The area which will be eliminated is at present
a debris trap and can be considered to be a low quality habitat.
Extension of the dock will result in the shading of 70+ sq. ft.
of seagrass bed. The shading can be expected to eventually
resuit in the death of the seagrass under the dock.
It is not expecteg that many more boats will use the enlarged
dock than are presently using the dock. As a result, the boating
related impacts will probably remain similar to those presently
occurring.
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#440596695
Monroe County - Key Largo - Tavernier
Page Four
E. Under the provisions of Chapters 253 and 403, Florida Statutes
and Chapters 17-3 and 17-4, Florida Administrative Code, I
recommend Departmental permitting authorization be granted this
application.
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Aerial photograph of project site taken
on 9-1-82. Note the shoreline pocket
formed at the project site. Also note
the seagrass bed which begins near the
present end of the dock. The extended
dock will be somewhat short of the end
of the breakwater to the west (left).
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PHOTO #1
view of the present end of the
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Tavernier Key.
PHOTO #2
rhe dock viewed from its water-
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PHOTO #3
Seagrass bed in area of pro-
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the heavy cover of algae.
PHOTO #4
The area which will be filled.
The mangrove trees in the
background will be preserved.
Note the heavy accumulation
of ditritus.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Wilhelmina Harvey, District 1
Ed Swift, District 2
Jerry Hernandez. District 3
Mayor Pro tern Alison Fahrer, District 4
Mayor Ken Sorensen, District 5
Lucien C. Proby,
County Attorney
310 Fleming Street
Key West, Florida 33040
I, the undersigned, do hereby attest that all data
and information is complete in the package of the applicant
as follows:
1. County Biologist Report
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2. Resolution
(Gilles Boucher)
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3. Application for Permit (Fill)
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4. Site Plan
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Date I-~ 1- 85
BY~' o~
The Biologist recommends conditional approval. Please note
conditions listed on page two (2) of Robert Smith's report.
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 10, 1984
To: Jeffrey Doyle, Ph.D., Director
Fran: Robert Smith, Biologist /__
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Subject: Boucher, Fill
Legal: LJts 10 and 11, Key Largo, Section 27, Township 62S, Range 38E
Zoning: RU-5-P
I . INTRooucrrON: This application for the placement of fill in tidal
waters should be reviewed by the Board of County Comnissioners pursuant
to Section 19-111 (a) (5) of the Monroe County Code.
II. PRillEel' pm SITE DESCRIPl'ION: The applicant proposes to place 100
cubic yards of fill in the fonn of riprap and associated clean backfill.
All of this fill will be placed below the Mean High Water Line (M.H.W.L.)
and as such pursuant to Section 19-111 (a) (5) of the Monroe County Code
necessitates review by the Board of Co\IDty Corrmissioners. The site in
question was inspected on 11-1-84 and resulted in the following: The
lots abut the Atlantic O::ean to the south, U. S. Highway 1 to the north,
residential property to the east, and a trailer park to the west. The
parcel does fall within the Shoreline Protection Zone (SPZ) as defined
in Section 4-18 of the Monroe Co\IDty Code.
Vegetation present on site included red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) ,
Australian Pine (Casuarina sp.), and sea purslane (Sesuvium sp.).
Although the area to be filled contains no significant vegetation, areas
further offshore have turtle grass (Thalassia testudium), penicillus sp.,
and Halimeda sp.. The area to be filled consists of silt and associated
organic debris only.
The applicant proposes to construct a riprap revetment on an area
of approxima.tely 375 square feet. The backfill will all be placed land-
ward of this revetment. No indication of how the applicant proposes to
contain the fill behind the revebnent has been provided.
III. EVALUATION: The project as outlined should have a relatively minor
impact. The area proposed for filling is primarily a basin of silt and
organic debris. If the riprap were to be wrapped with filter cloth and
turbidity screens employed, then little turbidity should ensue. If the
applicant does not utilize these measures, then turbidity will be a
problem. No mangroves will be renoved as proposed. No significant shift
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December 10, 1984
in biota should ensue from the project as outlined.
IV. RECCM1ENDATION: The biologist recomnends approval under the
following conditions:
(1) Turbidity screens to be employed during construction.
(2) Riprap to be woven with filter cloth.
V. arHER: The project as outlined could necessitate permits from the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (l'..C.O.E.). The Florida Depart:nent of
Environmental Regulation has issued a permit for this project (see
enclosure) .
Enclosures: Application
Bio Report and permit from F .D.E.R.
Plans