Resolution 126-1983 RE$OCUZION N . 126 -1983
WHEREA , the BOARD OF COUN mmZ SI NER$ ( F M NROE mum, FCORIDA,
has reeeiveh an application from Mark A. Donnelly , ant
WHEREA$,_in..rom1liance with $tole $tatu1e, if is neeessarj as part of
the permitting prneenure to reafi. the fullnwing Biological Assessment info the
Recarb as follows:
The applicant_f.is_proposing__to place zriprap and='backfill- along-'
an eroded shoreline in order to provide shoreline continuity
and stability. Approximately 300 cubic yards of limerock fill
would be deposited along a 68 foot length of shoreline for this
residential lot. Nearly all of the 180 cubic yards of fill
proposed would be placed waterward of M.H.W.
The proposed riprap would extend to the apparent M.L.W. line
(approximately six feet landward of the offshore channel
dropoff) . The width of the proposed fill area varies from 17
feet on either side of the applicant's lot to about 23 feet in
the middle of the lot.
The applicant's lot is situated within a relatively large,
developed, residential subdivision. Although most of the lots
in this subdivision are located on canals, this lot and adjacent
lots face the open waters of Pine Channel.
Most of the developed lots abutting Pine Channel have been
stabilized in some fashion, with a near equal mix of vertical.
seawalls and riprap revetments. Those lot shorelines that have
remained unstabilized since the initial dredging and filling,
which created this subdivision, have undergone some erosion. As
a result, a shoreline shelf has evolved over the waterward
extent of the shelf which displays a healthy, stabilized subtidal
marine community.
The applicant's lot drops abruptly at the erosion line to form
a 20-25 foot wide intertidal and subtidal shelf. It is this
shelf that would be filled and riprapped as proposed, to bring
it up to upland elevations.
Concrete and riprap revetments are located to either side of the
applicant's lot, each about two to three feet landward of the start
of a gradual dropoff to deeper channel waters. This gently sloping
drop is heavily vegetated by turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) , as
is the subtidal shoreline shelf area. Also found in association with
turtlegrass her is Cuban shoalweed (Halodule wrightii) , calcareous
green algae, (Halimeda sp.) , and red algaes' (Laurencia sp.) . Several
sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), starlet corals' (Siderastrea radians)
and numerous turban shell snails (Astraea sp.) were also observed in
this area.
The intertidal area (from MLW to MHW) is about 15-20 feet in
width, being characterized by a limerock rubble base and little
vegetation.
Emergent flora along the erosion line consisted of bay cedar
(Suriana haritima) , buttonwood (Conocarpus erecta) , and sea
purslane (Sesuvium Portulascastrum) .
Due to the lack of any substantial established emergent or
submergent biological communities within the proposed fill
area, biological impacts should be minimal. By stabilizing
the shoreline, water quality should be benefited in terms of
less erosion and lower turbidity levels in the immediate area.
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Resolution No.
Dannellg, Mark A.
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D£ It RE$OLVED Dg ZEE BOARD OF mum COMMI$S MNER OF MONROE CUM,
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FLORIDA, that the ahuve Biological Assessment has been read into the rernrd
and dulg considered pursuant to Florida Statute 253.1-24..ha •the. Baard. n .
Cnuntg Commissioners of fflunriTE Cnuntg, Florina, this 29 th daR of
April , 19 83 at a regularlg srheduled meeting.
;BOARD OF mums COMMI$$XON£R$ OF
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Attest: P h iil 'd E9 CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM.
A D AL SUFFICIENCY.
BY
Attorney's Office
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMi\ ERS —' r "7FFti'E OF:
Wilhelmina Harvey, District 1 _ Director
Curt Blair, District 2 - ' Building, Planning an
Mayor Protem Jerry Hernandez,Jr., District 3 " Zoning
MAYOR George E. Dolezal, District 4 :• M t b` +'•7
Ken Sorensen, District 5 P.O.BOX Room 205 Wing
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Public Service Buildi
5825 Jr. College Rd.
Vest Florida
BOUNTY o MONROE "-
Key YE ,
33043-4399
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 - . y,•
2{ fV 13051 294-4541
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Lucien C. Proby
Monroe County Attorney
310 Fleming Street
Key West , Florida 33040
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I , the undersigned, do hereby attest that all date and
information is complete in the package of the applicant as follows :
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Certificate of Complete Enclosures !/
1. County Biologist Report ✓
2 . Resolution (MARK DONNELLY)
3. Permit 1/
4. Application for Permit ( RIP RAP & FILL) ✓
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5. Site Plan L/
6 . Location Map
7. DER Assessment
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Date ** `,z p By
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 6, 1983
TO: William Russell,
Acting Director
FROM: •Andy Hooten,
Biologist
SUBJECT: Mark A. Donnelly, rip-rap fill
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LEGAL
Township 66 South, Range 29 East,
Section 28, Block 20 , Lot 56 ,
Jolly Roger Estates, LaFitte Road.
Little Torch Key, Monroe County,
Florida.
The applicant proposes to construct approximately. 68 feet of rip-rap
seawall with associated backfill in order to regain eroded shoreline
and prevent further erosion through shoreline stabilization.
A site inspection found the property to be an undeveloped lot abutting
Pine Channel. Single family residences exist on either side of the
property. There presently exists a small pebble-beach with common
wetland vegetation; however, Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritima) , a state
endangered plant was also observed on the property (Florida Statutes) .
The placement of rip-rap would encroach upon a. small amount of
established seagrass Thallasia Testudium; however, this project would
result in little adverse environmental impact and as mentioned in the
attached DER bio-report, water quality could be aided due to establish-
ment of shoreline continuity.
It is recommended that this project be approved with the conditions
that silt screens be properly used and that the applicant provide
protection for the state endanger plant, Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritimal
through transplantation.
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; ,,:' PLANNING, BUILDING &ZONING DEPARTMENT PERMIT
MONROE s 41 , ti PERMIT FOR EXCAVATION, THE DEPOSIT OF NO.
COUNTY �� FILL, OR STRUCTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE
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WATERS OR WETLANDS OF MONROE COUNTY
1)Property owners name&mailing address 2)Date FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Mark A. Donnell January 1, 1983
Y . Resolution No.
c/o John F. Turgeon 3)Phone number
17355 Biscayne Blvd. Date:
North Miami Beach, Fla. 33160 305-940-4690
4)Contractor or agent's name,mailing address&phone number
Owner
5)Legal description of property: •
Section 28 Key Little Torch Subdivision Jolly Roger Est.
Township 66 South Lot 56 Block 20
Range 29 East Street, road or mile marker LaFitte Road
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'Volume of material: dredged/excavated filled/deposited
c.y. • c.y. 200 c.y. c.y.
waterward landward waterward landward
of M.H.W. of M.H.W. of M.H.W. of M.H.W.
ZONING:
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PURPOSE:
Cost of Permit Estimated cost of Construction
Biologist Comments-Restrictions or Special Conditions if any:
It is recommended that this project be approved with the conditions
that silt screens be properly used and that the applicant provide
protection for the state endanger plant, Bay Cedar (Suriana Maritime)
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through transplantation. ,
William R. Russell, Acting Dir.
Planning, Building and Zoning
MO1 ROE u DI.:\YNI\C, BUIIDI`;C 7.0 I�:C nrnAP'p r.. • PrPI•�IT :1PPIICATIO\� mn
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PFPOSIT OF FIIL, OP STPTT"iFTAI, PGIPS IY T1`F.
G�lJfVTY % PTLANPS Or " AT,DC �'C Tn
) Property owners nLilne F; mailing address 2) Pate 7) Phone nailer
Mark A. Donnelly • January •1 , 1983 305-940-4690
c/o John F . Turgeon
17355 Biscayne Blvd.
- North Miami Beach,Florida 99160
) Contractor or agent's name, mailing address, phone & certification number.
') Legal description of property:
Section, 28 Key, Little Torch Subdivision, Jolly Roger Est.
Township, 66 South • 20
Range, Iot, 56 Block,
(if acreage • LaFitte Road
Street, road. or mile marker,
Zoning,
6) Describe the proposed activity, methods of construction FT amount of material (in cubic yards) ,
to be excavated or discharged: Describe purpose Ft intended use of project. To Construct
approx. 68ft. of rip-rap seawall,limerock boulders , and to fill to the existing
grade of the adjacent properties w/approximately 200 cu.yds . of crushed native
limerock.Seawall will be on a line connecting existing rip-rap & Boulder walls .
This work will provide shoreline continuity & stop the erosion to lot 56 & the
adjoining lots . dredged/excavated filled/deposited
volume of -.. c.y. . c.y. 200 c.y. �.-- ` c.y. j
material waterward - . landward waterward landward
of M.P.W. . of A .H.W. of ? .H.W. of M.H.W.
7) Name, address FT zip code of ad.j oining property owners whose property affronts water way.
Lot 55 Arthur Stache Lot 57 P.Garofalo
90 Hillis Terrace • P.O.Box 64
Poughkeepsie,N.Y.12603 Big Pine Key,Fla.33043
8 a) List other permits issued and/or applied for, include applicant's name, for this site:
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Joint Application, Corps of Engineers & State of Florida . • '
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
applicant.Old Owner,Judith Ray,P. O .Box 329 ,Big Pine Key, submitted an applicatio
on Oct.16, 1978 for a block bulkhead type of seawall . Present owner to
use rip-rap for seawall .
9) Iist all Federal and State agencies that have received applications for this prof ect.
Joint Application, Corps of Engineers & State of Florida •
This completed application form will he accompanied.. by th
following, or ,it will NCT 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. .
b) Application processing fee as follows :
$75.00 for dredge, fill, docks CP. any structures ,affronting natural. water 'bodies:
$30.00 for vertical seawalls on man-made bodies of water. , •
75.0 for any combination of the above activities per site. .•
Application is hereby made for a permit to authorize the activities described. herein. I •
certify that Lam familiar with the information, contained in. this application, and to the best
of my knowledge F belief such information is true, complete Fi accurate. I 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 presume to give authority to violate or- cancel the provisions of
any county, state or federal law regulating construction or performance of construction of this
type of facility.
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Signature of appl.ica agent Pate
For epartment Use Cnly/
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j. n Fee F, receipt # Approved by Pss't. Director
Person accepting application F,
Date
LY (�'I Cost of permit Estimated cost of construction
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
SOUTH FLORIDA ofE"v' N..q� BOB GRAHAM
BRANCH OFFICE go2�`�v� GOVERNOR
3201 GOLF COURSE BOULEVARD Er
,/s VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL
PUNTA GORDA,FLORIDA 33950-9359 i SECRETARY
ATE OF F100.,
January 11, 1983
Monroe County Board of Commissioners
Monroe County Courthouse
Key West, Florida 33040
Monroe County, File NO. 440645225, ,( 1-
Riprap Revetment
Gentlemen:
Enclosed is a copy of an application which appears to involve fill activities
in navigable waters of the State within the limits of your jurisdiction. Pur—
suant to Section 253.125, Florida Statutes, as amended by the 1982 Florida
Legislature, the local government has 15 days from the receipt of the appli—
cation in which to request for review copies of the Department biological and
hydrographic surveys. The local government must then provide comments or
objections within 30 days of the receipt of the surveys . Option 2 requires
the local government to provide comments or objections within 60 days of
receipt of the application if the biological and hydrographic surveys are not
reviewed.
With either Option, failure to comment or object within the established time
periods constitutes approval by the local government. Comments or objections
must be based solely upon the biological or hydrographic surveys; environ—
mental surveys conducted by local government; conformance with the local
government comprehensive plan; consistency with public access for fishing,
recreation and other activities determined to be in the public interest; or
conformance with applicable ordinances or development regulations. Should the
local government object to the issuance of a permit, the objection must be in
the form of a resolution or other formal action.
If you wish to review copies of the biological or hydrographic surveys, or if
you wish to provide comments or objections on this project, please provide
this information within the above described time limits. Please reference the
File No. and the applicant name in your response.
If you have any questions on this matter, please feel free to call me at (813)
639-4967.
Sincerely,
Cv►rL-z� M:
James M. Stilwell,
Environmental Specialist
Encls.
JMS/wr
cc: Mark A. Donnelly
Protecting Florida and Your Quality of Life
' I, DEPARTMF THE ARMY/. _ORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENV IRON1-►L REGULATION
FOR
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ACTIVITIES IN WATERS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Refer to Instruction Pamphlet for explanation of numbered items and attachments required.
1. Application number (To be assigned) 2. Date 3. For official use only
1—PZO 021L>
Day Mo. Yr. I•
4. Name,address and zip code of applicant
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Dark A. Donnelly
P.O.Box 103
Summerland Key, Florida 33042
Telephone Number
5. Name,address,zip code and title of applicant's authorized agent for permit application coordination
John F. Turgeon
17355 Biscayne Blvd.
North Miami Beach, Fla. 33160 - - -
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Telephone Number .305-940-4690 _ Esn+rC;iGEF%c V`
6. Describe the proposed activity, its purpose and intended use,including a description of the type of structures, if any,
to be erected on fills, or pipe or float-supported platforms,and the type,composition and quantity of materials to be __
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discharged or dumped and means of conveyance.
To construct approximately 68ft. of rip-rap seawall, limerock
boulders, and to fill to the existing grade of the adjacent pro-
perties with approximately 200 cu.yds .of crushed native limerock .
This work will provide shoreline continuity and stop the erosion
to lot. 56 and the adjoining lots. Fill & equipment will be brough
to the site over existingroads & applicants � d
Dredged/ xcavated u.D`t-iliediuepbsited
Volume of Material: CY CY 200 CY CY
Waterward of Landward of Waterward of Landward of
O.H.W.or M.H.W. O.H.W.or M.H.W. O.H.W.or M.H.W. O.H.W.or M.H.W.
7. Proposed use
Private [) Public ( I Commercial [ ] Other [ ] (Explain in remarks)
8. Name and address including zip code of adjoining property owners whose property atso adjoins the waterway.
Arthur & Ruth Stache P.Garofalo
90 Hillis Terrace P. O .Box 644
• Poughkeepsie,N.Y. 12603 - Big Pine Key,Fla. 33043
9. Location where proposed activity exists or will occur
Street address Lot 56 , LaFitte Road, Little Torch Key
Longitude Latitude (If known)
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Sec. Twp. 6b Sough Age. 2 E •
Florida Ninnrne ..Little Torch Key
State County In City or Town Near City of Town
10. Name of waterway at location of the activity
Pine Channel
SAJ FORM 983
. 21 Jul 77
11: 11. Date activii ns•... to commence May 1 , 1 983 11111
Date activity is expected to be completed December 1 , 1983 _ ,--
r 1--,, is any portion of the activity for which authorization is,.,vch.t ..�w complete? Yes i j No _j com .
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If answer is Yes' give reasons in the remarks section. Month and year the activity was ciamnleted,_--______—
Indicate the existing work on the drawings.
13. List all aporovals or certifications required by Other Federal interstate,state or loc,a agencies for any structures,con•
struction, discharges, deposits or other activities described in this application`., including whether the project is a De-
velopme nt of Regional impact.
Issuing Agency Type of Approval !don tificatr;i N . Dc:c of Application Date of Approval
Monroe County Seawall
Building Dept. •
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- 14. Has any agent; denied approval for the activity described herein or for any activity directly related to the activity de-
scribed herein?
Yes ( I No `_xJ (If "Yes"explain in remarks)
15. Remarks (see instruction Pamphlet for additional information required for certain activities)
The proposed work will stop the erosion to lot 56 from natural
elements and protect the adjoining lots from any further erosion.
The seawall will be limerock boulders of various sizes . All fill
needed to raise the grade to existing levels of adjacent lots
will be crushed limerock.
16. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the activities described herein. I agree to provide any
:?-. additional information/data that may be necessary to provide reasonable assurance or evidence to show that the pro-
posed project Will comply with the applicable State Water Quality Standards or other environmental protection stan-
dards both during construction and after the project is completed. I also agree to provide entry to the project site for
-- inspectors from the environmental protection agencies_for the purpose of making preliminary analyses of the site and --
monitoring permitted works, if,permit is granted. I certify.that I am familiar with the information contained in this
• application, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true,complete, and accurate. I fur-
- ther certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed ac' ities.
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_ "1. - - January 1 19-83 __
Signature of Applic Date
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18 U.S.C.Section 1001 provides that:Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of
the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material
fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent-statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or
document knowing same to contain any false,fictitious or fraudulent statement or entry, shall be fined not more than
S10.000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
- -- The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity;however, the applica-
tion may be signed by a duly authorized agent if accompanied by a statement by that person designating the agent
arid agreeing to furnish upon request, supplemental information in support of the application.
FEE: Attach Checks/Money Order on front
• Payable to Departme..nt of Environmental Regulation
S200 Standard form projects
S20 Short forms and Chapter 403 projects only
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Purpose: Construct Rip Rap Seawall In:Little Torch Key
Datum: At: Jolly Roger Est.
Adjacent Property Owners : MoNroe County,Fl_ .
1)Arthur&Ruth S tache , 90Hilli s Ter,Pia ughKf(eEpfiE Appl by:M.Donnelly
2)P.Garofalo,P.O.Box 644 N•Y. 12603 sheet 1 of 3
Big Pine Key, la.j5043
JOLLY ROGER ESTATES
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11111 STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL:REGULATION
SOUTH FLORIDA r BOB GRAHAM
BRANCH OFFICE (7-1.171VIRON4,14
L �, GOVERNOR
3201 GOLF COURSE BOULEVARD ' ~ r VICTORIA J. TSCHINKEL
PUNTA GORDA,FLORIDA 33950-9359 oQ " SECRETARY
March 21, 1983
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Robert Dennis
Public Service Building
5825 Jr. College Road, W.
Key West, Florida 33040-4399
Re: Monroe County - File #440645225
Riprap revetment., Mark Donnelly
Gentlemen:
As per your request pursuant to Section 253.125, Florida Statutes, .attached is
a copy of the Department's biological appraisal for the referenced project.
A hydrographic survey was not required.
Sincerely,
-antz.0 M. rat-Jae-6°
James M. Stilwell
Environmental Specialist
JMS/ds
Encl.
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Protecting Florida and Your Quality of Life
DEPL.!<.T ;F.'1;T or FNVIRON•4EENT~-1L REGULATION .,.__? ;
PERMIT APPLICATION APPRAISAL 3
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Nc,_ , 44064522 County : Monroe Date : 1 -14-�3
AD lican t Name : Mark. A. Donnelly
Address : PO Box 103 , Summerland Key, Florida 33042
Agent (if applicable): John F . Turgeon
dre 1735" Biscayne Blvd. , North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Location of roject : Section (s) 28 Township 66S Range .29E
Section (s) _ Townshin Range
Local eference : Jolly Rogers Estates , Little Torch x.ev
��7arer D.od- : Pine Channel
Water Classification of Project Area : III Adjacent Waters : II
A.aua+-ic Preserve :
Outstanding Florida Waters : National Key Deer Refuge
On site inspection by: . John Meyer
Date of Inspection : _ 1-17-83 Original Application: Yes NoX
Revised Application : Yesx 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 .
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B. Biophysical features of general area. Include comments concerning
extent of development of adjoining properties as well as relevant
historical facts about the area. '
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• C. Biophysical features of specific project site and spoil site if
applicable . Include identification of bottom types and an_v
relevant historical facts about the area of the project.
D. Potential impact of project on biological resources and water
crnalitv. Address long-term i=PNc?ct ?s well as immediate impact
for all aspects of the project .
E. Sucr[estions , (them a propria. tfor1:1..I ri(' l ' t that m ti � _i4C2 i�:•:� �....� i e educee
or minimize the potential impact of project..
PER_ 16-10 (Rev. 6i•7
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DONNELLY, MARK A.
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Monroe County - Little Torch Key
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A. The applicant is proposing to place riprap and backfill along
an eroded shoreline - in order to provide shoreline continuity
and stability. Approximately 300 cubic yards of limerock fill
would be deposited along a 68 foot length of shoreline for this
residential lot. Nearly all of the 180 cubic yards of fill
proposed would be placed waterward of M.H.W.
The proposed riprap would extend to the apparent M.L.W. line
(approximately six feet landward of the offshore channel
dropoff) . The width of the proposed fill area varies from 17
feet on either side of the applicant ' s lot to about 23 feet in
the middle of the lot.
B. The applicant ' s lot is situated within a relatively large,
developed, residential subdivision. Although most of the lots
in this subdivision are located on canals , this lot and adjacent
lots face the open waters of Pine Channel.
Most of the developed lots abutting Pine Channel have been
stabilized in some fashion, with a near equal mix of vertical
seawalls and riprap revetments. Those lot shorelines that have
remained unstabilized since the initial dredging and filling,
which created this subdivision, have undergone some erosion. As
a result, a shoreline shelf has evolved over the waterward
extent of the shelf which displays a healthy, stabilized subtidal
marine community.
C. The applicant ' s lot drops abruptly at the erosion line to form
a 20-25 foot wide intertidal and subtidal shelf. It is this
shelf that would be filled and riprapped as proposed, to -bring
it up to upland elevations .
Concrete and riprap revetments are located to either side of the
applicant ' s lot, each about two to three feet landward of the
start of a gradual dropoff to deeper channel waters. This
gently sloping drop is heavily vegetated by turtlegrass
(Thalassia testudinum) , as is the subtidal shoreline shelf area.
Also found in association with turtlegrass here is Cuban shoal-
weed (Halodule wrightii) , calcareous green algae (Halimeda sp. ) ,
and red algaes (Laurencia sp. ) . Several sea cucumbers
(Holothuroidea) , starlet corals (Siderastrea radians) and num-
erous turban shell snails (Astraea sp. ) were also observed in
this area.
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DONNELLY, MARK A.
#440645225
Monroe County - Little Torch Key
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The intertidal area (from MLW to MHW) is about 15-20 feet in
width, being characterized by a limerock rubble base and little
vegetation.
Emergent flora along the erosion line consisted of bay cedar
(Suriana maritima) , buttonwood (Conocarpus erecta) , and sea
purslane (Sesuvium portulascastrum) .
D. Due to the lack of any substantial established emergent or
submergent biological communities within the proposed fill
area, biological impacts should be minimal. By stabilizing
the shoreline, water quality should be benefited in terms of
less erosion and lower turbidity levels in the immediate area.