Resolution 302-1981
RESOLUTION NO. 302
-1981
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ~10NROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
has received an application from
RALPH E. HALL
and,
WHEREAS, in compliance with State Statute, it is necessary as part of
the permitting procedure to read the following Biological Assessment into
the Record, as follows:
The application is proposing the construction of an 18' x 20' x 6' wooden
dock to extend waterward from the shoreline which will be filled and rirapped
down to the MLW line. Total dock area planned is 265 sq. ft. The configura-
tion will be semi-hexagonal.
Total backfill will amount to 60 cubic yards waterward of r'lHW and 20 cubic
yards landward of MHW. A total of 45 cubic yards of riprap will be placed
below MHW.
The dock pilings will be augered from a barge, the riprap will be placed by
hand and the fill will be brought to the site by truck. Silt screens will
be utilized where necessary.
The project site is located on the western side of Summerland Key near Kemp
Channel within what is referred to as Summerlnd Cove.
Summerland Cove has been extensively developed for single family residences
with a network of inland man-made canals and a perimeter channel which provides
deep-water access for the residential community. Waterward of this deep peri-
meter channel, the depths shallow to two (2) feet or less. The benthic community
over these flats is somewhat unstable with patches of seagrasses and algaes.
Because of this instability, water transparency within Summerland Cove is
somewhat less than that found elsewhere in the Keys.
In the more immediate vicinity of the applicant, development of the water-
front lots along Carribena Drive is somewhere in the vicinity of 30 to 40
percent. It is likely that the spoil obtained from the dredging of the off-
shore perimeter channel was deposited along the existing residential lots,
forming erosion-prone marl shorelines.
As a whole, the shoreline in this areas has undergone some erosion, although
it is not nearly as severe as it could be due to an original Miami oolite
base which is exposed below MHW and a well-compacted limestonemarl overburden.
Due to the absence of soft sediments along this shoreline, few mangroves
have become established. In general, the emergent shoreline vegetation starts
above the extreme high water line in the form of transitional wetland species,
which occupy only a narrow strip before givin way to uplands.
The perimeter channel in this area is deep, box cut, and varies from 60-80 feet
in width. The submergent shelf separating the esisting shoreline (extreme
high water line) from the perimeter channel averages 10-20 feet in width, with
limited floral stabilization.
The applicant's lot is bordered to the east by a concrete vertical seawall,
60 feet in length and extending waterward to the MLW line.
The applicant's lot drops from a consistent three to five foot elevation(above
MSL) at the erosion line, forming an approximate 20' wide littoral shelf, of
which approximately five feet is intertidal.
At the erosion line, some transitional wetland vegetation was observed. The
dominant species here was buttonwood (Conocarpus erecta). From this point
wate~/ard the substrate is nearly barren ot vegetatlon. The substrate here is
composed of loose limerock rubble. Small gastropods (Neritia sp.) were found
throughout this area.
RALPH E. HALL
SEAWALL
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Below the MLW line, green algaes (Batophora sp.) and red algaes (Acanthophors
sp.) made up the majority of the benthic colonization.
Little adverse impact is anticipated as a result of this project. The only
significant concern here is the elimination of the buttonwood fringe which
could help to maintain shoreline stabilization and upland runoff filtration.
It is felt, however, that the riprap proposed along this shoreline should
adequately stabilize the shoreline while preventing any significant problems
associated with runoff.
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
19th
day of October
19 81
at a regularly scheduled meeting
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'Will:lelmina Harvey, District 1
Curt Blair, District 2
Mayor Protem Jerry Hernandez, Jr., District 3
MA YOR George E, Dolezal, District 4
Ken Sorensen, District 5
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Henry F. ~~~nkam, Director
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Stock Island, Florida
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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:
Certificate of Co~plete Enclosures
1.
Resolution
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Permit
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Application for Permit
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Site Plan
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Location Map
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County Biologist Report
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DER Assessment
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COUNTY PEill1IT FOR EXCAVATION, THE DEPOSIT OF NO.
~~ FILL, OR STRUCTU~\L ACTIVITIES IN THE
WATERS OR WETLANDS OF HONROE COUNTY
1) Property mvners name & mailing address 2) Date FOR DEPARTI-fENT USE ONLY
Ralph E. Hall Aug. 26, 1981
15021 Emory Lane Resolution No.
Rockville, Maryland 20853 3) Phone number
(203) Date:
376-6550
4) Contra~tor or agent's name, mailing address & phone number
KeyCo logy, Inc.
414 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040 (305) 294-8719
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I 5) Legal descrlptlon ot property:
Section
35
665
28E
Key Summerl and
Lot 15 & East ~ 16
Subdivision Summerland Key Cove #3
Tmvnship
Block
4
Range
Street, road or mile marker
Carribean Drive
Volume of material:
dredged/excavaLed
filled deposited
c.y.
waterward
of M. H . ~.J .
c.y.
land'vard
of H.H.W.
60 fill & 45 ripra~.y. c.y.
waterward landward
of M.H.W. of M.H.W.
ZONING: RU-l
PURPOSE:
Cost of Pemit
Estimated cost of Construction
Approved by
ChaiD:lan
BOARD OF COUNTY carr-a s S I Oi'mRS
OF ~fmmOE COU~aY, FLORI D.-\.
Biologist Comments - Restrictions or Special Conditions if any:
Approval with the following'conditions:
1. Use of filter fabric between rip-rap boulders and
2. Backslope fill away from rip-rap.
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1) Prbperty owners name & mailinr
'PT.ANNI~r" Bl.:ILD=~;G & 7.C:,2::-;r, JEPA:-::':~.L~;'... ;'!J,':l... ," 1 ~-,'...-,
Exr^VATIO~, THE DEPOSIT OF FILL, OR STRUCTURAL
ACTIVITIES IN THE HATERS OR 1~ETLA~~D OF WE COUNTY
address
:!.) Da:. e
3) Phone number
Ralph E. Hall
15021 Emory Lane
Rockville, Maryland 20853
August 26, 1981
(203) 376-6550
4) Contractor or agent's name, mai1inR addressJ phone & certification number.
KeyCology, Inc.
414 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040 (305) 294-8719
Zonin?"
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Key,
Summerland
Summerl and~_
Subdivision, Key Cove ::U:5
5) Le~a1 description of property:
Section,
To 'In s hip,
Lot, 15 & East ~ 16
Block,
4
Range,
StreetJ road or mile marker,
'caribbean Drive
6) Describe the proposed activity, methods of constr~tion & amount of material
(in cubic yarns), to be excavated or discharr,ed. Iescribe purpose &. intended
use of project. Proposed 18' X 20' X 6' wooden dock for total of 265 square feet; 80
cubic yards backfill, with 45 cubic yards rip-rap at toe. Purpose is to provide shore-
line protection and access to water for boating, etc. Pilings will be augered from
barge; fill brought to site by truck and spread with dozer; rip-rap placed by hand. Silt
screens will be utilized.
d Ted p,ed I excava ted 60 fi llf illed I depo sit ed
o c . y . 0 c. y. 45 ri.Qra~ , c . y . ~O fill c. y.
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7) Name, address & zip code of adjoining property o,-.rners whose prop~rty affronts
'-later 'Jay. Allen P. Bickenbach John Pruncutz
Box 233, Route 1 6550 S.W. 5Znd Terrace
.Gabriella Lane Miami, Florida 33101
Maitland, Florida 32751
8 a) List other permits issued and/or applied for, include applicant's name, fo
this site
volume of material:
N/A
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
~ifferent from current applicant.
Jerry Tuma application dated January 12, 1981~ Sold property
to Ralph E. Hall.
List all Federal and
project.
State agencies that have received applications for thiE
State of Florida; DER
Army Corps of Engineers
This completed ~pplication form will be accompanied by the following, or it will
NOT Be processed.
a) Two (2) sets of drawings, on 8~ x 11 paper, showing location, plot plan, top view
and croSS section of proposal, drawn to scale.
b) Applic::ltion processing fee as follows::
$25.00 for dredge, fill, docks OR any structures affronting natural water bodies.
$10.00 for vertic~l seawalls on man-made bodies of water.
$25.00 for any combination\of the above activities per site.
Application is hereby made for 8 permit to Ruthorize the activities desc:ibe~ herein.
1 certify that 1 am familiar with the information contained in this appl1cnt1on, and
to the best of my knowledge & belief such informRtion is true, complete & ~ccurate.
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 w1th
whether soecified herein or not. The granting of a v.ermit does not presume to give
authority' to violate or cancel the provisions of".lo c ty, state or federal law
regulating construction or performance o~ const uc i f this type 0
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pc~on accepting application
alph E. Hall
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Fee & receipt 1 Approved by A s't
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/For Department Use Only/
Director
Coat of permi.t
Estimnted cost ot constrUCc101
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IN: Man-Made Channel
AT: Summerland Key
COUNTY OF: Monroe
STATE OF: Flori da
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DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
DATE October 8, 1981
Hall, R., Rip-Rap, seawall
Henr F. Weinkam, Director
DEP'T Building, Planninq and Zoninq
DEP'T Planning and Zoning
Robert Denni s, County B i 010' is t
LEGAL
Township 66S, Range 28E, Section 35
Summerland Key Cove #3; Lot 15 and
East ~ of 16, Block 4, Summerland Key.
Zoned RU-l.
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
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Applicant proposes to place approximately 45 c.y. of rip-rap boulders
along his 90 ft. of waterfront property abutting Summerland Cove. The rip-
rap and 60 c.y. of fill will be placed between the MLW and MHW line of this
shoreline. Another 20 c.y. of fill will be placed landward of the MHW line.
In addition, a trapezoidal shaped wooden dock measuring 20 ft (parallel
to the shoreline) x 18 ft. (sides) x 6 ft. (wid~ is also proposed.
The attached Department of Environmental Regulation report discusses this
project in greater detail and should be read for additional information.
REASON FOR PROJECT
Protection of upland property from erosion and boat dockage.
EVALUATION
No adverse, long-term environmental impacts are expected as a result
of this project.
RECor1~1ENDAT I ON
Aoproval with the following conditions:
1. Use of filter fabric between rip-rap boulders and
2. Backslope fill away from rip-rap.
NOTES
Army Corps and DER permits required.
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3201 GOLF COURSE BOULEVARD
PUNTA .:.iOROA, FLORIDA 33950
BOB GRAHAM
GOVERNOR
SECRETARY
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
SOUTH FLORIDA BRANCH OFFICE
September 22, 1981
Ralph Hall
c/o Key Cology, Inc.
414 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Monroe County, File No. 44-47264-SE, Dock,
Rip-Rap
Dear Mr. Hall:
As we advised you on 9-21-81 , your application is
incomplete without local 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 Councilor their authorized permitting
authority. Section 253.124, Florida Statutes, states that the
county commission/city council ". . .shall have in hand the
(biOlogical) report and findings thereof." It 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 ~o 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.
Sincerely,
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RWC/wb
Enclosure
Richard W. Cantrell,
Dredge & Fill Supervisor
DER ~orm 17-1.122(50)
HALL, RALPH E.
#44-47264-5E
Nonroe County - SUI11lilerland Key
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A. The applicant is proposing the construction of an 18' x 20' x 6'
wooden dock to extend watenvard from the shoreline which will be
filled and riprapped do'~ to the }~W line. Total dock area planned
is 265 square fee~. The configuration will be semi-hexagonal.
Total baci:f:ill ,-.rill amount to 60 cubic yards waterward of MEW and
20 cubic )urds landward of ~rnw. A total of 45 cubic yards of
riprap will be placed below Mm~.
The dock pilings will beaugered from a barge, the riprap will be
placed by hand and the fill will be brought to the site by truck.
Silt screens will be utilized 'Ylhere necessary,
B. The project site is located on the western side of Slliilffierland Key
near Kemp Channel within what is referred to as Summerland Cove.
~ummerland Cove has been extensively developed for single family
residences with a network of inland man-made canals and a perimeter
channel which provides deep-water access for the residential'
community. Waterward of this deep perimeter channel, the depths
shallow to DvO (2) feet or less. The benthic community over these
flats is somewhat unstable with patches of seagrasses and algaes.
Because of this instability, water transparency within Summerland
Cove is somewhat less than that found else,."rhere in the Keys.
In the more immediate vicinity of the applicant, development of the
waterfront lots along Carribean Drive is somewhere in the vicinity
of 30 to 40 percent. It is likely that the spoil obtained from
the dredging of the offshore perimeter channel was deposited along
the existing residential lots, forming erosion-prone marl shorelines.
As a whole, the shoreline in this area has undergone some erosion,
although it is not nearly as severe as it could be due to an
original Hia..rni oolite base which is exposed belmv 11HH and a well-
compacted limestone-marl overburden,
Due to the absence of soft sediments along this shoreline, few
mangroves have become established. In general, the eme.rgent shore-
line vegetation starts above the extreme high water line in the
form of transitional wetland species, which occupy only a narrow
strip before giving way to uplands.
The perimet:er channel in this area is deep, box cut, and varies
from 60-80 feet in \vidth. The submergent shelf separating the
H'::.1.L, RALPH E.
1.~44-47264-5E
l1onroe County - Su...lliTIerland Key
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existing shoreline (extreme high water line) from the perimeter
channel averages 10-20 feet in width, with limited floral stabili-
zation,
The applicant's lot is bordered to the east by a concrete vertical
s ea\'lall, 60 fee t in leDg th and extending h'a tenvard to the ,HLW line.
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C. The applicant's lot drops from a consistent three to five foot
elevation (above MSL) at the erosion line, forming an approximate
20' wide littoral shelf, of which approximately five feet is inter-
t i da 1.
At the erosion
observed. The
erecta). From
of vegetation.
rubble. Small
area.
line, some transitional wetland vegetation was
dominant species here was buttonwood (ConocarPbs
this point waterward, the substrate is nearly arren
The substrate here is composed of loose limerock '
gastropods (Neritia sp.) were found throughout this
BeIO\.J the HLiV line, green algaes (Batophora sp.) and red algaes
(Acanthophora sp.) made up the majority of the benthic colonization.
D. Little adverse impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
The only significant concern here is the elimination of the button-
wood fringe which could help to maintain shoreline stabilization
and upland runoff filtration. It is felt, however, that the
riprap proposed along this shoreline should adequately stabilize
the shoreline while preventing any significant problems associated
with runoff. , . ,