Resolution 094-1978RESOLUTION NO.94 -1978
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, has received an application from the Florida
Department of Transportation to construct a concrete pile supported
reinforced concrete bridge. Place fill (local limerock and rubble)
above and below the mean high water line; dredge below the mean
high water line to facilitate pile driving and barge access; re-
move existing bridge and bulkheads at Torch Ramrod Channel (SJN:
90020-3530), File No. 44-37-4156, Monroe County (a copy of the
application is attached hereto and incorporated herein) and
WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed and it has been
determined that the project entertained would not:
1. violate any statute, zoning law, ordinance
or other applicable restriction, nor
2. subject the natural flow of the navigable
water as defined in Section 253.12, Florida
Statutes, to harmful obstruction or altera-
tion, nor
3. create harmful or increased erosion, shoaling
of channels or stagnant areas of water, nor
4. cause material injury or monetary damage to
accrue to adjoining land, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, has determined:
a. whether the project will interfere with the
conservation of fish, marine and wildlife or
other natural resources to such an extent as
to be contrary to the public interest; and
b. whether the destruction of oyster beds, clam
beds, or marine productivity, including but
not limited to destruction of natural marine
habitats, grass flats suitable as nursery or
feeding grounds for marine life, including
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established marine soils suitable for producing
plant growth of a type useful as nursery or
feeding grounds for marine life will result
therefrom to such an extent as to be contrary
to the public interest;
And has also considered other factors affecting the public interest;
and,
WHEREAS, the reports designated in Section 253.124, Florida
Statutes, have been considered and read into the record at the same
meeting at which final action has been taken on this application,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that said Board hereby gives its approval
to the construction of the above project subject to the approval
of the Department of Environmental Regulation pursuant to Section
253.124(2), Florida Statutes.
Resolved this 4th day of April, 1978, at a regularly
scheduled public meeting.
Attest:
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Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Mayor ana unairman
(Seal)
HEREBY CERTIFY that this document
has been reviewed for lel;al sLil:±i-
ciency and that the same meets with
my approval.
By
Attorney's Office
Page 2 of 2 Pages
ON
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
"Qoo�es. 2562 EXECUTIVE CENTER CIRCLE, EAST
MONTGOMERY BUILDING
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301
REUBIN O'D. ASKEW JOSEPH W. LANDERS, JR.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
c/o Virginia Pinder
Monroe County Courthouse
Key West, Florida 33040
Gentlemen:
March 23, 1978
File No. 44-37-4156, Monroe County
Florida Department of Transportation
Torch Ramrod Channel (SJN 90020-3530)
The Department of Environmental Regulation staff has performed
a biological survey for the above project and offers the follow-
ing comments to be considered by the Board of Commissioners as
required by Section 253.124(3), Florida Statutes.
The applicant proposes to construct a 656 foot long by 46
feet 9 inch wide fixed span concrete bridge parallel and
23 feet north of the existing bridge centerline at Torch
Ramrod Channel. Pile caps will be extended 5 feet on the
north side of the bridge to support the Keys Aqueduct
24-inch water main. The existing bridge will be completely
removed, hauled from the project and disposed of by the
applicant's contractor. Bridge construction will require
the placement of 5,784 cubic yards of material on the Miami
end and 5,105 cubic yards of material on the Key West end,
both landward and waterward of the mean high water line,
to create the appropriate road slopes. Approximately
11,427 cubic yards of material will be dredged from 3.97
acres of submerged land for piling installation and work
barge access. All recoverable dredge material will be
deposited on DOT upland right-of-way or bridge approach
embankments.
The present bridge approaches are on narrow causeways that
support mangroves, buttonwood and other plant species
common to the Keys. The adjacent submerged lands are
shallow and have seagrass beds comprised of turtle grass and
Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners
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March 23, 1978
cuban shoalweed. The primary impact of this project on the
fish and wildlife resources of the area would result from
the elimination of productive benthic and intertidal commu-
nities. Filling along the west bridge approach from DOT
station 974 to 979.5 would eliminate a portion of a tidal
scrub red and black mangrove community and a taller mixed
mangrove roadside fringe. The west bridge approach will
undergo loss of an approximately 10 foot wide fringe of
large tidal red mangrove and buttonwood and upland button-
wood. However, the greatest impact associated with this
project will occur in the dredge area for barge access that
will result in the removal of patchy to dense beds of turtle
grass and associated algal macrophytes. In addition, a
stand of large tidal red and white mangroves approximately
15 to 20 feet in height, which extends 75 feet waterward of
the existing northwest bridge abutment, will also be eliminated.
The project, as proposed, will fill 0.85 acre of transition
zone (2260 feet of causeway shoreline) and 1.0 acre of sub-
merged land.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 253.124(3), Florida Statutes,
the preceding comments should be duly considered and read into the
minutes of the meeting at which time a determination of local
approval is made. To assist in evaluating the project a copy of
the application and a set of project drawings are enclosed (Attach-
ment I, II).
A sample resolution (Attachment III) prepared by the department's
legal staff is also enclosed. This document is provided to assist
the Board of Commissioners in preparing a resolution that will
meet the requirements of Section 253.124(3), Florida Statutes.
The Board of Commissioners is not obligated to use this format
so long as the department is made aware that the requirements of
this state have been fulfilled.
TLH/ms
Enclosures
cc: Glen Boe, DER, Marathon
Freddy Miller, DOT
Sincerely, /
T omas L. Hart, Ph. D.
Environmental Specialist
Standard Permittinq Section
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JOINT APPLICATIOiv
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY/FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
F G R
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
12 12 77
3
Day Mo. Yr.
4. Name, address and zip code of applicant
FLORIDA DEPAR=U OF TRANSPORTATION
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Telephone Number 904/487-2780
5. Name, address, zip code and title of applicant's authorized agent for permit application coordination
FREDDY G . MILLER
Environmental Penuit Coordinator
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Telephone Number 90 /487-2780
6. Describe the proposed activity, its purpose and intended use, including a description of the type of structures, if dny,
to be erected on fills, or pipe or float -supported platforms, and the type, composition and quantity ef.materials to be
discharged or dumped and means of conveyance. Construct a concrete pile supported
einforced concrete bridge.' Place fill (.local limerock & rubble)
bove and below the line of MHW. Dredge below the line of MHW to
acilitate pile driving, and barge access\ Remove existing bridge
nd bulkheads. See transmittal letter and drawings for details. A
ublic transportation facility and a National Defense Highway.
Dredged/Excavated Filled/ Deposited
Volume of Material: 11,427 Cy 0 _Cy 2700 _Cy 3870 _Cy
Waterward of Landward of Waterward of Landward of
O.H.W. or ht.H.W. O.H.W. or MAW O.H.W. or M.H.W. O.H.W. or M.H.W.
7. Proposed use
Private I J Public IX) Commercial I J Other I J (Explain in remarks)
8. Name and address including zip code of adjoining property owners whose properly also adjoins the waterway.
See attached drawings,
9. Location where proposed activity exists or will occur
Street address
Longitude Latitude (lf known)
Sec. 29 Twp. 6 6 S Rge . 2 9 E
Florida Monroe Florida Keys
State Count' In City or Town Neal City or Town
10. Name of waterway at location of the activity Torch Ramrod Channel
SAJ FORM 983
21 Jul 77
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Date acti pected to be co leted S e p t e mb ,
12.
Is any portion of the activity for which authorization is sought now complete? Yes [ ] No R$
If answer is "Yes" give reasons in the remarks section. Month and year the activity was completed
— . Indicate the existing work on the drawings.
13.
List all approvals or certifications required by other Federal interstate, state or local agencies for any structures, con-
struction, discharges, deposits or other activities described in this application, including whether the project is a De-
velopment of Regional impact.
Issuing Agency Type of Approval Identification No. Date of Application Date of Approval
U.S.C.G. Permit 12/12/77 Pending
Monroe County Resolution 12/12/77 Pending
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14.
Has any agency denied approval for the activity described herein or for any activity directly related to the activity de-
scribed herein?
Yes. (] No N1 (If "Yes" explain in remarks)
15.
Remarks (see Instruction Pamphlet for additional information required for certain activities)
See transmittal letter and attached drawings.
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 activities.
December 12, 1977
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Signature of Applicant Date
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 cr makes any false, fictitious or frauduleht 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
$10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity- howeve oliea-
tion may be signed by a duly authorized agent if accompanied by a statement by that person ent
and agreeing to furnish upon request, supplemental information in support of the applicati
FEE: Attach Checks/Money Orders on front tiN,
Payable to Department of Environmental Regulation\;.�,$N�h' +
$200 Standard form projects
Q%�r.
$20 Short forms and Chapter 403 projects only
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