Resolution 050-198250
RESOLUTION TO:. -1982
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WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF D40NROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, has received an application from Eugene F. Poole ,
and
WHEREAS, in complaince with State Statute, it is necessary
as part of the permitting procedure to read the following Biological
Assessment into the Record, as follows:
The applicant has presented revised plans for the construction of
shoreline bulkheading and boat lauching and storage facilities
along his Plantation Key property shoreline. Shoreline bulkheading
wil_l.be provided by -the construction of a boulder riprap revetment
along 55+ linear feet of said property shoreline. Its construction
will entail the depositon of 30+ cubic yards of unspecified -size,
limerock, boulder riprap materials along the property's approximate
MHW mark. Boat lauching facilities will be proviede by the con-
struction of a 12 ft., wide by 24 ft. long, concrete slab, boat
launching ramp at.the southern property shoreline area. Said ramp
will be constructed on a 1:8 'slope, Its construction will entail
the excavation of 20+ cu. yds. of miscellaneous materials (15+ c.y.
landward of MHW; 5+ c.y. wate'rward of MHW) which will subsequently
be combined with adiditional limerock materials and used as revet-
ment backfill stabilization. • Ramp sidewalls will be stabilized
with poured concrete bulkheading. Boat storage facilities will be
provided by the construction of a 20+ ft. long (perpendicular to
shoreline) by 4 ft. side dock structure northerly adjacent to said
boat lauching ramp. Said dock structure will be constructed of
pre -cast concrete slabs (2) supported upon concrete '.'T" pilings (3)
at a +3.5 ft elevation '(MHW). Since this proposed dock structure
will have a total overwater surface area of 75+ square feet, it is
exempt from Departmental permitting requirements pursuant to Section
17-4.04 (10) (c) of the Florida Administrative Code. All proposed
construction activities will be accomplished via backhoe operating
from the -applicant's adjacent upland property (personal communica-
tion; applicant/owner; November 12, 1981.
The applicant's property is situated centrally along the natural
Florida Bay shoreline area of Plantation Key Colony Subdivision
on northwestern Plantation Key, Monroe County. Plantation Key
Colony is relatively large (200+ acre), single family waterfront
residential subdivision which is presently.approximately 70 percent
developed. Residential waterfront within this subdivision is
provided by several manmade canals which are contiguous with
Florida Bay (Class III) waters. The majority of the existing
subdivision residences are equipped with various shoreline bulk -
heading and/or boat mooring facilities. Developed upland areas
within this subdivision have all been cleared, filled and'are
presently vegetated by a variety of landscaped native and exotic
tropical vegetation, open lawn area and pea gravel fill material.
The applicant's property consists of an average -sized (0.3+ acre),
rectangular, residential lot bordered to the north and south by
similar properties, to the east by S. Coconut Palm Blvd. roadway
and to the west by a predominantly natural navigation channel to
Florida Bay. The southerly adjadent property is presently unde-
veloped (ie, cleared and filled grassy area with shoreline fringe
vegetation). The northerly adjacent property is presently com-
pletely developed with an existing residence and shoreline bulk -
heading (ie, concrete seawall) and boat launching facilities (ie,
,ramp) similar to that proposed herein (constructed by applicant;
personal communicatiuon). The westerly adjacent channel area is
Resolution H
Eugene F. Poole
Page Two
formed by Plantation Key Colony Subdivision (to the east) and the
San Pedro Lake wetlands area (to the west). It measures 300+ ft.
wide (average) and provides Florida Bay access for all southern
Plantation Key Colony residents. Florida Bay waters in this area
are generally shallow (less than 10 ft. deep; MSL), productive
(extensive seagrass beds) and of excellent quality.
The applicant's property is presently developed with an incomplete,
two-story residence (under construction by applicant/owner).
Eastern or front yard property areas are largely completed and are
presently vegetated by a mixture of grassy lawn area and various
landscaped palms and tropical exotics. Western or backyard pro-
perty areas are largely disturbed by the home construction activities
in progress. Various scattered piles of fill material, concrete
blocks, coral rock boulders and miscellaneous construction material
debrrs are present throughout this area. As a result, there is pre-
sently little significant vegetation remaining within this area.
The proposed project will be situated along the applicant's shore-
line property areas and adjacent submerged lands. Existing shore-
line property areas also appear to be somewhat disturbed by various'
home construction materials and debris and evident shoreline erosion
and concrete rubble depositional attempts to halt this erosion by
the applicant. As a result there is also little significant re-
maining shoreline vegetation within property areas. Isolated,
sparse patches of sea daisy (Borrichia spp.) purslane (Sesuvium spp.)
and beach carpet (Philoxerus spp.) were observed in addition to
several large buttonwood (Conocarpus spp.) mangroves. The pre-
dominant substrate within this area consists of a limerock fill/
rocky rubble mixture.
Inshore adjacent submergent areas (within the proposed project area;
10+ ft. from existing MHW line), although somewhat disturbed
(aforementioned coral rock rubble and cinder block fragment erosion
control depositional activities,), appear to be presently stable and
in excellent condition. Lush growths of algae (Caulerpa,
Acetabularia, Halimeda, Penicillus, Lorencis and Batophora spp.)
and seagrasses (Thalassia testudinum and Halodule Writhtii mixed)
were observed growing throughout the proposed project area upon
respective available substrates. Additional benthic organisms
observed in this area included anemones (Casseopeia spp.), sponges,
hermit crabs, starfish, hydrozoans, bryozoans and gastropods
(Fasciolaria and Nerita spp.). Water depth within this area grad-
ually increases from the MHW line to -4.0+ ft. (MSL). The pre-
dominant substrated within this area varied between a firm, limerock
fill/rock rubble bottom (algal areas) and a soft, fine, silty,
organic sediment (seagrass areas). In direct contrast to this
description, inshore submergent areas at the northerly adjacent
property seawall area exhibited sparse algal/biofouling growths
and a light growth or primarily Halodule wrightii seagrass vege-
tation. Adjacent submergent areas Iie, channel proper) exhibit a
uniformly lush seagrass growth (2+ ft. high Thalassia testudinum
primarily), fine, silty, 2+ ft. thick organic sediments and a
5+ ft. (MSL) water depth.
The primary direct project impact will be in the destruction and
loss of the 50+ sq. ft. of productive submergent bottom presently
within the proposed ramp toe excavation area. Additional, inad-
vertant, impacts will result from the siltation of adjacent sub-
merged lands from turbidity raised during the proposed ramp exca-
vation and dock piling placement activities. However, if turbidity
curtains are properly utilized during all such activities the latter
suggested impacts are expected to prove minimal in this instance.
Resolution
Eugene F. Poole
Page Three
Longer term potential adverse impacts include waste, heavy metal,
detergent and petrochemical discharges into state waters from boat
operation and maintenance procedures. However, due to the proposed
limited use of said boating facilities (ie, single family residence),
such impacts are also not expected to prove significant in this
instance. Beneficial project impacts will include increased shore-
line stability from the construction of the proposed riprap revet-
ment.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the above Biological Assessment has been
read into the record and duly considered pursuant to Florida
Statute 253.124 by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, this 26th day of January , 19 82
at a regularly scheduled meeting.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONR OUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Mayor
APP VED AS TO FORM
AffiF11, AL SUFFICIENCY
B '
Anon & Old
BOAR-O"OF COUNTY COMMJERS
-� Henry i-C , �lelOF; '
nkam Director
Wilhelmina Harvey, District 1
^ I, Building, Planning and Zoni no
Curt Blair, District 2 Al, iY� wz
Mayor Protem Jerry Hernandez, Jr., District 3
MAYOR George E. Dolezal, District 4
Ken Sorensen, District 5 ,, � s. ; �;; _,(P.O. Box ROOM 205 Wing I I
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Pub i i c. Service Building
5825 Jr. College Rd. W.
P " - - Key West, Florrda
OUNTY o MONROE
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KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
(305) 294-4641
Monroe County Legal Department
Key West, Florida 33040
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/
1. County Biologist Report 1/
2. Resolution (Eugene F. Poole)
3. Permit
4. Application for Permit (boat ramp and seawall)y
5. Site Plan 1/
5. Location Map
7• DER Assessment
DATE", BY
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JAN 13 1982 V
COUNTY ATTY.
Eugene F. Poole
380 S. Coconut Palm Blvd.
Tavernier, Fl. 33070
December 17, 1981
Mr. Bob Dennis
,Monroe County Building
5825 Jr. College Road West
Key West, Florida 33040
Dear Mr. Dennis:
In accordance with instructions from your office (Ref. Jackie,
16 Dec. 81, 11:15 phone conversation) I am incloding a copy of the
DER biological report on the Revision to my original application
for a sea wall and dock (Incl (1)). As pointed out in Mr. Cantrell's
cover letter the DER report along with my permit application must
be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for their approval.
I am also including a copy of my original County application
(Incl. (2)) along with the Revision (Incl. (3)) that has finally
met with the approval of Mr. Loken of DER, Marathon.
I know your work schedule must be very heavy, however, I would
certainly appreciate any possible expeditious transaction of my ap-
plication through the Board of County Commissioners.
ily, ,
Poole
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DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
DATE January 11 , 1982
SUBJECT POOLE , E.F. , boat ramp and seawall
To Henry F. Weinkam, Director DEP•TBuilding, Planning and Zoning
FROM Bob Dennis, Biologist DEP•TPlanning and Zoning
LEGAL
Township 635, Range 38E, Section 5,
Plantation Key Colony Revised Plat,
Lot 15, Block 1, Plantation Key.
Zoned RU=1-M.
INTRODUCTION:
This application is to be reviewed by the Board of County
Commissioners in accordance with Chapter 19-111 (a) (5) of the
Monroe County Code.
DISCUSSION:
Applicant proposes the following projects along his Florida Bay
waterfront property.
1. Construction of a concrete boat ramp (12 ft. wide x 24
ft. long) with an 8:1 slope and requiring 20+ c.y. of
material to be excavated (5+ c.y. waterward of MHW and
15+ c.y. landward of MHW).
2. Construction of a concrete dock (20 ft. long x 4 ft. wide)
Adjacent to the boat ramp.
3. Placement of 55+ linear feet of rip -rap seawall along
the MHW line. The amount of rip -rap required is 30- c.y.
The attached Department of Environmental Regulation report discusses
this project in greater detail and should be read for additional
information.
EVALUATION:
No adverse, long-term environmental impacts are expected as a result
of this project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval with the following stipulations:
1. Boat ramp not to extend below MLW and
2. Placement of boat ramp and dock be done in accordance
with any applicable zoning setback requirements.
<' ,.vMONROE. z PL1N'NING; BUILDING & ZONING DEPART"4ENT PER,,1IT
r= PER1,1IT FOR EXCAVATION, THE DEPOSIT OF Flo.
COUNTY � a� :t �•
• �J �;• FILL, OR STRUCTURAL ACTIVITIES IiQ THE
WATERS OR WETLANDS OF :10NROE COUNTY
1)
Property owners name & mailing address
2) Date
FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Eugene F. Poole
Aug. 17, 1981
Box 504
P.
Resolution No.
Tavernier, Florida 33070-0504
3) Phone number
852-5146
Date:
4)
Contractor or agent's name, mailing address & phone number
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same as above
5)
Legal description of property:
Plantation Key Colony
Section 05 Key Plantation Subdivision Revised Plat
Township 6 3S Lot 15 Block 1
Range 3$E Street, road or mile marker South Coconut, Plam Blvd.
Volume of material: dredged/excavated filled deposited
5 C.Y. 15 c.y. 30 c.y. 0 c.y.
waterward landward waterward landward
of M.H.W. of 11.H.W. of Nil. H.W. of M.H.W.
ZONING: RU-1 M
PURPOSE:
Cost of Permit
Estimated cost of Construction
Approved by
Chairman
BOARD .OF COUNTY CO2MISSIONERS
OF ,IONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Biolo-ist Comments - Restrictions or SDecia;l Conditions if any: Approval with the
following stipulations:
1. Boat ramp not to extend below MLIV and
2. Placement of boat ramp and dock be done in accordance
with any applicable zoning setback requirements.
Conv in File Date!
i.ui..l:41 0� 5 _cia
1. 1'rpperty owners name & :`pail ink, id'dre• i
4) Contractor or agent's name, mailing
I.I•gal description of property:
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address, phone & certification number.
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D,,scribe the proposed activity, methods of constru:tion & amount of material.
(iii cubic yards), to I>e excavated or d.isch<lrred Inscribe purpose & intender'.
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List -other permits issued and/or applied for, include applicant s dame, io,
this site �✓���
Lot, /a
�) 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 applicant.
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project.
This completed .zpplication form will be accompanied by the following, or it will
NOT Be processed.
a) Two (2) sets of drawings, on 8� x ll paper, showing location, plot plan, top view
and cross section of proposal, drawn to scale.
b) Application processing fee as follows::
$25.00 for dredge, fill, docks OR any structures affronting natural water bodies.
$10.00 for vertical seawalls on man-made bodies of water.
:,25.00 for any combination of the above=lctivities ner sit?.
Application is hereby made for a permit to authorize the activities described herein.
l: certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application, and
to the best of my knowledge & belief such information is true, complete & ,lccurate.
1. further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed activities.
All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with
whether specified herein or not. The granting of a permit does not pros to Five
Irithority to violate or cancel the provisions of any county, stat or 7 1 law
res;,.elating construction or performance of constructi ri-of this f ility..
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-Purpose: Private Seawall and boat Proposed Seawall and sheltered slip-on
slip (sheltered) Lot 15, Block 1; of Plantation Key Colony
Datum: Mean Sea Level Mile marker 90, Rt. 1, Tavernier, F1'. 33070
Adjacent Property Owners: County: Monore State: Florida
1. Lot #14 J. Fortney Application by: Eugene F. Poole.
2. Lot #16 G. Hayslip Sheet 1 of 1 Date: 31 Aug 81
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November 18, 1981
Dear Mr. Cantrell:
I am inclosing copies of a revised plan of my
"proposed seawall and sheltered slip". This plan
-was arrived at after face to face discussion with Mr.
Loken in which he expressed no objections. All other
pertinent information remains the same.
I would really appreciate my plans moving forward
to approval• as expeditiously as possible.
Sincerely,
ne F. Poole
• 0 S. Coconut Palm Blvd.
Tavernier, Fl. 33070
Monroe County, File No. 44-47263-5E
Seawall, Boat Basin
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3201 GOL�COURSE BOULEV RD
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA 33950
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STATE OF FLORIDA
BOB GRAHAM
GOVERNOR
Victoria Tschinkel
SECRETARY
+� �► 0d DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
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I'D SOUTH FLORIDA BRANCH OFFICE
December 8, 1981
Eugene F. Poole
P.O. Box 504
Tavernier, Florida 33070
Monroe County, File No. 44-47263-5E,
Seawall & Boat Basin
Dear Mr. Poole: !l
As we advised you on September 9, 1981, your application is
incomplete without loca approval, pursuant to Section 253.124,
Florida Statutes, for filling waterward of the existing mean/
ordinary high water line.
Please submit the enclosed copy of our biological comments
together with your permit application to the Board of County
Commissioners/City Council or their authorized permitting
authority. Section 253.124, Florida Statutes, states that the
county cornission/city council ". . .shall have in hand the
(biological) report and findings thereof." Tt further states,
"The report shall be read into the record and duly considered
at the same meeting at which the board of county commissioners
or other authorized body takes final action on the application
for permit."
You will need to obtain a copy of the minutes of the meeting
or an appropriate indication of the local approval. This
letter, resolution or copy of the minutes should be sent to
this office. Your application will remain incomplete without
valid local approval. if you have any questions concerning
this procedure, please contact us.
RWC/wb
Enclosure
Sincerely,
Richard W. Cantrell,
Dredge & Fill Supervisor
DER Form 17-1.122(50)
POOLE, EUGENE F.
#44-47263-5E
-. -Monroe County - Tavernier
Page Two
A. The applicant has presented revised plans for the construction of
shoreline bulkheading and boat launching and storage facilities
along his Plantation Key property shoreline. Shoreline bulkheading
will be provided by the construction of a boulder riprap revetment
.along 55+ linear feet of said property shoreline. Its construction
-will entail the deposition of 30+ cubic yards of unspecified -size,
limerock, boulder riprap materials along the property's approximate
.MHW mark. Boat launching facilities will be provided by the con-
struction of a 12 ft. wide by 24 ft. long, concrete slab, boat
launching ramp at the southern property shoreline area. Said ramp
will be constructed on a 1:8 slope. Its construction will entail
the excavation of 20+ cu. yds. of miscellaneous materials (15+ c.y.
landward of MHW; 5+ c.y. waterward of MHW) which will subsequently
be combined with additional limerock materials and used as revet-
ment backfill stabilization. Ramp sidewalls will be stabilized
with poured concrete bulkheading. Boat storage facilities will be
provided by the construction of a 20+ ft. long (perpendicular to
shoreline) by 4 ft. wide dock structure.northerly adjacent to said
boat launching ramp. Said dock structure will be constructed of
pre -cast concrete slabs (2)-supported upon concrete "T" pilings (3) .
at a +3.5 ft. elevation (1,IHW). Since this proposed dock structure
will have a total overwater surface area of 75+ square feet, it is
exempt from Departmental permitting requirements pursuant to Section
17-4..04(10)(c) of the Florida Administrative Code. All proposed
construction activities will be accomplished via backhoe operating
from the applicant's adjacent upland property (personal communica-
tion; applicant/owner; November 12, 1981).
B. The applicant's property is situated centrally,along the natural
Florida Bay shoreline area of Plantation Key Colony Subdivision
on northwestern Plantation Key, Monroe County. Plantation Key
Colony is a relatively large (20Q+ acre), single family waterfront
residential subdivision which is presently approximately 70 percent.
developed. Residential waterfront within this subdivision is
provided by several manmade canals which are contiguous with
Florida Bay (Class III) waters. The majority of the existing
subdivision residences are equipped with various shoreline bulk -
heading and/or boat mooring facilities. Developed upland areas
within this -subdivision have all been cleared, filled and are
presently vegetated by a variety of landscaped native and exotic
tropical vegetation, open lawn area and pea gravel fill material.
.The applicant's property consists of an average -sized (0.3+ acre),
rectangular, residential lot bordered to the north and south by
POOLE, EUGENE F.
#44-47263-5E
Monroe County a Tavernier
Page Three
similar properties., to the east by S, Coconut Palm Blvd.. roadway
and to the west by a predominantly natural navigation channel to
Florida Bay. The southerly adjacent property is presently unde-
veloped (ie, cleared and filled grassy area with shoreline fringe
vegetation). The northerly adjacent property is presently com-
pletely developed with an existing residence and shoreline bulk -
heading (ie, concrete seawall) and boat launching facilities (ie,
ramp) similar to that proposed herein (constructed by applicant;
personal communication). The westerly,adjacent channel area is
formed by Plantation Key Colony Subdivision (to the east) and the
San Pedro Lake wetlands area (to the west). It measures 300+ ft.
wide (average) and provides Florida Bay access for all'southern
Plantation Key Colony residents. Florida Bay waters in this area
are generally shallow (less than 10 ft. deep; MSL), productive
(extensive seagrass beds) and of excellent quality.
The applicant's property is presently developed with an incomplete,
two-story residence (under construction by applicant/owner).
Eastern or front vard property areas are largely completed and are
presently vegetated by a mixture of grassy lawn area and various
landscaped -palms and tropical exotics. Western or backyard pro-
perty areas are largely disturbed by the home construction activi-
ties in progress. Various scattered piles of fill material,
concrete blocks, coral rock boulders and miscellaneous construction
materials and debris are present throughout this area. As a result,
there is presently little significant vegetation remaining within
this area.
C. The proposed project will be situated along the applicant's shore-
line property areas and adjacent submerged lands. Existing shore-
line property areas also appear to be somewhat disturbed by various
home construction materials and.debris and evident shoreline erosion
and concrete rubble depositional attempts to halt this erosion by
the applicant. As a result there is also little significant re-
maining shoreline vegetation within property areas. Isolated,
sparse patches of sea daisy (Borrichia spp.), purslane (Sesuvium
spp.) and beach carpet (Philoxerus spp.) were observed in addition
to several large buttonwood (Conocarpus spp.) mangroves. The pre-
dominant substrate within this area consists of a limerock fill/
rocky rubble mixture.
Inshore adjacent submergent areas (within the proposed project area;
10+ ft. from existing IRRq line), although somewhat disturbed
(aTorementioned coral rock rubble and cinder block fragment erosion
control depositional activities), appear to be presently stable and
in excellent condition. Lush growths of algae (Caulerpa,
Acetabularia, Halimeda, Penicillus, Lorencis and Bato Nora spp.)
and seagrasses T a assia testu inum an Ha odule wrig tii mixed)
were observed growing t roughout the proposes project area upon
respective available substrates. Additional benthic organisms
POOLE, EUGENE F.
#44-47263-5E
Monroe County_- Tavernier
Page Four
observed in this area included anemones (Casseopeia spp.), sponges,
hermit crabs, starfish, hydrozoans, bryoz oans and gastropods
(Fasciolaria and Nerita spp.). Water depth within this area grad-
ually increases from�t e MHW line to -4. 0+ ft. (MSL) , The pre-
dominant substrate within this area variec between a firm, limerock
fill/rock rubble bottom (algal areas) and a soft, fine, silty,
organic sediment (seagrass areas). In direct contrast to this
description, inshore submergent areas at the northerly adjacent
property seawall area exhibited sparse.algal/biofouling growths
and a light growth of primarily Halodule wri..ghtii seagrass vege-
tation. Adjacent submergent areas ie, crane roper) exhibit
a uniformly lush seagrass growth (2+ ft. high Thalassic testudinum
primarily), fine, silty, 2+ ft. thick organic sediments and a
5+ ft. (MSL) water depth.
D. The primary direct project impact will be in the destruction and
loss of the 50+ sq. ft. of productive submergent bottom presently
within the proposed ramp toe excavation area. Additional, inad-
vertant, impacts will result from.the siltation of adjacent sub-
merged lands from turbidity raised during the proposed.ramp..exca-
vation*a.nd dock piling placement activities. However, if turbidity
curtains are properly utilized during all such activities the latter
suggested impacts are expected to prove minimal in this instance.
Longer term potential adverse impacts include waste, heavy metal,
detergent and petrochemical discharges into state waters from boat
operation and maintenance procedures. However, due to the proposed
limited use of said boating facilities (ie, single family residence)
such impacts are also not expected to prove significant in this
instance. Beneficial project impacts will include increased shore-
line stability from the construction of the proposed riprap revet-
ment.