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Home My WebLink AboutDOA PAPPERWORKDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY \�5 JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS �\ "00 PGA BOULEVARD, SURE 500 - I PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 N LYTO May 22, 2018 ATTEMON OF Palm Beach Gardens Section SAJ-2013-02381(LP-PWB) SCANNEu BY Robert Quinn - St. Lucie County 3062 NW Radcliff Way Palm City, Florida 34990 Dear Mr. Quinn: This is in reference to your request for a Department of the Army (DA) permit to perform work in or affecting waters of the United.States. If you determine the permit provided is acceptable in its entirety and you have chosen to proceed with the authorized activity, then upon recommendation of the Chief of Engineers, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403)), you are authorized under a Letter of Permission to install a 748 square foot wood dock consisting of a 4- foot by 147-foot (588 square feet), a 10-foot by 16-foot (160 square feet) covered platform, and a boatlift with 46 associated wood piles. The project is located within waters of the United States within the North Fork of the St. Lucie River adjacent to 3062 NW Radcliff Way, in Section 25, Township 37 South Range 40 East, Palm City, St. Lucie County, Florida. Geographic Position: Latitude: 27.222780 Longitude:-80.293220 The project must be completed in accordance with the enclosed construction drawings (Attachment A), and the general and special conditions which are incorporated in, and made a part of, the permit. If the work authorized is not completed on or before May 22, 2023, authorization, if not previously revoked or specifically extended, shall cease and be null and void. Special Conditions: 1. 1. Manatee Conditions: The Penmittee shall comply with the enclosed (Attachment B) Standard Manatee Conditions for In -Water Work — 2011 " 2. Turbidity Barriers: Prior to the initiation of any of the work authorized by this permit, the Pennittee shall install floating turbidity barriers with weighted skirts that extend to within one foot of the bottom around all work areas that are in, or adjacent to, surface waters./rhe turbidity barriers shall remain in place and be maintained until the authorized work has been completed and all erodible materials have been stabilized. Turbidity barriers shall be removed upon stabilization of the work area. 3. Project Design Criteria (PDCs) for In -Water Activities: The Permittee shall comply with National Marine Fisheries Service's "PDCs for In Water Activities" dated November 20, 2017 (Attachment C). VILE COPY -2- 4. Daylight Hours: All activities must be completed during daylight hours. 5. North Atlantic Night Whale: (Attachment D) describes the. presence of North Atlantic right whales in the area and the Federal regulations governing the approach to North Atlantic right whales. 6. Cultural Resources/Historic Properties: a. No structure or work shall adversely affect impact or disturb properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or those eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. b. If during the ground disturbing activities and construction work within the permit area, there are archaeological/cultural materials encountered which were not the subject of a previous cultural resources assessment survey (and which shall include, but not be limited to: pottery, modified shell, flora, fauna, human remains, ceramics, stone tools or metal implements, dugout canoes, evidence of structures or any other physical remains that could be associated with Native American cultures or early colonial or American settlement), the Permittee shall immediately stop all work and ground -disturbing activities within a 100-meter diameter of the discovery and notify the Corps within the same business day (8 hours). The Corps shall then notify the Florida State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the appropriate Tribal Historic Preservation Officer(s) (THPO(s)) to assess the significance of the discovery and devise appropriate actions. c. Additional cultural resources assessments may be required of the permit area in the case of unanticipated discoveries as referenced in accordance with the above Special Condition ; and if deemed necessary by the SHPO, THPO(s), or Corps, in accordance with 36 CFR 800 or 33 CFR 325, Appendix C (5). Based, on the circumstances of the discovery, equity to all parties, and considerations of the public interest, the Corps may modify, suspend or revoke the permit in accordance with 33 CFR Part 325.7. Such activity shall not resume on non-federal lands without written authorization from the SHPO forfinds under his or her jurisdiction, and from the Corps. d. In the unlikely event that unmarked human remains are identified on non-federal lands, they will be treated in accordance with Section 872.05 Florida Statutes. All work and ground disturbing activities within a 100-meter diameter of the unmarked human remains shall immediately cease and the Permittee shall immediately notify the medical examiner, Corps, and State Archeologist within the same business day (8-hours). The Corps shall then notify the appropriate SHPO and THPO(s). Based, on the circumstances of the discovery, equity to all parties, and considerations of the public interest, the Corps may modify, suspend or revoke the permit in accordance with 33 CFR Part 325J_ Such activity shall not resume without written authorization from the State Archeologist and from the Corps. e. If prehistoric or historic artifacts, such as pottery or ceramics, projectile points, dugout canoes, metal implements, historic building materials, or any other physical remains that could be associated with Native American, early European, or American -3- settlement are encountered at any time within the project site area, the permitted project shall cease all activities involving subsurface disturbance in the vicinity of the discovery. The applicant shall contact the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Compliance Review Section at f850)-245-6333. Project activities shall not resume without verbal and/or written authorization. In the event that unmarked human remains are encountered during permitted activities, all work shall stop immediately and the proper authorities notified in accordance with Section 872.05, Florida Statutes. 7. Assurance of Navigation and Maintenance: The Permittee understands and agrees that, if future operations by the United States require the removal, relocation, or other alteration, of the structures or work herein, authorized, or if, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative, said structure or work shall cause unreasonable obstruction to the free navigation of the navigable waters, the Permittee will be required, upon due notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to remove, relocate, or alter the structural work or obstructions caused thereby, without expense to the United States. No claim shallbe made against the United States on account of any such removal or alteration. 8. Self -Certification Statement of Compliance: Within 60 days of completion of the work authorized, the enclosed "Self -Certification Statement of Compliance" (Attachment E) must be completed and submitted to the U-S. Army Corps of Engineers. Email the completed form to: sai-rd-enforcement(a-)usace.armv.mil. Instructions for Objecting to Permit Terms and Conditions: This letter contains an initial proffered permit for your proposed project/permit application. If you object to certain terms and conditions contained within the permit, you may request that the permit be modified. Enclosed you will find a Notification of Administrative Appeal Options and Process fact sheet and Request for Appeal (RFA) form. If you choose to object to certain terms and conditions of the permit, you must follow the directions provided in Section 1, Part A and submit the completed RFA form to the letterhead address. t In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria under 33 CFR Part 331.5, and that it has been received by the District office within 60 days of the date of the RFA_ Should you decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the letterhead address by July 23, 2018. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact the project manager Paula(Bratschi in writing the letterhead address, by telephone at 561-472- 3532, or by email at Paula.w.bratschi(a)usace.army.mil. The Corps Jacksonville District Regulatory Division is committed to improving service to our customers. We strive to perform our duty in a friendly and timely manner while working to preserve our environment. We invite you to take a few minutes to visit http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm apex/f �p=reaulatory survey and complete our -a - automated Customer Service Survey. Your input is appreciated — favorable or otherwise. BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY: for �"IaL — Jason A. Kirk, P.E. Colonel, U.S. Army District Commander Enclosures Attachment A: Drawings Attachment B: "Standard Manatee Conditions for In -Water work — 2011" Attachment C: Project Design Criteria (PDC's) for In -Water Activities Attachment D: North Atlantic Right Whales Information.Form Attachment E: Self -Certification of Compliance Copies Furnished: Danna Small danna(a)dlsenvironmentalseNices.com CESAJ-RD-PE (w/ enclosures) -2- GENERAL CONDITIONS 33 CFR PART 320-330 . PUBLISHED FR DATED 13 NOVEMBER 1986 1. The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on the date noted in the permit letter. If you find that you need more time to complete the authorized activity, submit your request for a time extension to this office for consideration at least one month before the above date is reached. 2. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance with the terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon the permitted activity, although you. may make a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance with General Condition 4 below. Should you wish to cease to maintain the authorized activity or should you desire to abandon it without a good faith transfer, you must obtain a modification of this permit from this office, which may require restoration of the area. 3. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while accomplishing the activity authorized by this permit, you must immediately notify this office of what you have found- We will initiate the Federal and state coordination required to determine if the remains warrant a recovery effort of if the site is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. 4. If you sell the property associated with this permit you must obtain the signature of the new owner in the space provided and forward a copy of the permit to this office to validate the transfer of this authorization. 5. If a conditioned water quality; certification has been issued for your project, you must comply with the conditions specified in the certification as special conditions to this permit. For your convenience, a copy of the certification is attached if it contains such conditions. 6. You must allow a representative from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished in accordance wit� the terms and conditions of your permit. "Z�.. � � t y'• � ` — j sae l�'1'{ J4� � [ t� PROJECT SITEt 1 :1 rn .=. r T J' ST. LUCIE COUNTY SECTION 25. TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH; RANGE 40 EAST DEnvironmental Services, Inc. 1901 SW Yellowtail Avenue Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 Phone_ 772-21S3997 Faz 772-8794520 v .&Senvironmentaiserviceseono N.T.S. 1984 ig ART SA) PAL FLA INC. 9L ENG: ;T. #114 FL 34984 P.E. Location Map Robert Quinn 3062 Nlfll Radcliff Way OC 2099 Palm City, Florida 6IQZ 0 1130 PCN# "25-703-0022-000S JAN 2018 SHEET 1 of 4 NOTES: VvnI orynvI avancz'ru 04WO4 1. RESOURCE SURVEY PERFORMED BYDLSENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ON9HN7 PAUL WELCH P.E. EIOZ O T 1JO 2 NO SUBMERGED RESOURCES PRESENT IN SURVEYAREA FLA REG NO.2994$ 3. BOTTOM SEDIMENTS AREA DARK smmsILT MORURE qSEnvironmental Services, Inc. 1901 SW Yellowtall Avenue Port Saint Lucie, FL 349M Phone: 772-2153997 F= 772-879-4520 www.disenvitonmentalremices.com 2016Aerial with Resource Survey Robert Quinn 3062 NW Radcliff way Palm City, Florida PCN# 4425-703-0022-000-6 score: N.T.S. I JAN 2018 SHEET 2 of 4 [-�, M:0 NORTH FORK ST. LUCIE RIVER PROPOSED IN*X 74't WATERBODY WIDTH 4,220t . BOAT LIFT COVERED PLATFORM (NOT ENCLOSED) 4.0 -1 _ — —.r.—. -4.0 V ' 25' T( 25' i ➢Om 1 1 AO 1 1nnAX 1 r DZo ' ' 1 1 1 � ' 1 1 ' ' 1 1 1 1 —.i.�.--3.0 1 .� �—.-----.—. —— .--I-.—.—.—.—.— ' APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE i — ' — — RIPARIAN LINE RIPARIAN LINE ' 1 I 1 1 I 1 1 1 — -zo ' 1 I 14T I -`•—•_ APPROXIMATE i _ — - i _ _.—.—.---•—' 1 MEAN HIGH WATER LINE _ _ i —— -----. �. i 1 1 I 1 1 1 PAUL WELCH-INC. MECH-ELECT-CIVIL ENG. 1 ; ; 1984 BILTt+CRt ST. #114 PORT SAINI :.UCIE, FL 34984 PAUL WELDG' H P.E. FLA REG NU.29945 1 ; 15'-20- RAMP IN UPLANDS 4•I 1 t, SHORELINE LENGTH / 95t LF. NOTES: ' 1. ELEVATION DATUMS ML MHW=-0.43 NAVD 88 M c-1.35 NAVD 88 CT 1 0 2019 2 PROPOSED WORK IS TO NSTRUCTA4' WIDE BY 147' LONG ACCESS (FROM MEAN HIGH WATER) ENDING IN A 10'-X 76' CO ED PLATFORM, AND INSTALLTWO MOORING AREAS, ONE OF WHICH WILL SEA BOAT LIFT 3. TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE 0 ROPOSED DOCK WATERWARD OF MEAN HIGH WATER =748 SQ. FT. 4. RESOURCE SURVEY PEFORMED ON 911/17 BY DLS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES- NO SUBMERGED RESOURCES PRESENT 5. ALL DOCK PILES TO BE 9.0 OR 12-0 WOOD PILES SPACED 10' O.C. gyp.), AND WRAPPED IN INDUSTRY STANDARD INERT, NON -LEACHING MATERIAL 6. ALL DECKING TO BE 2 X 6' PVC OR COMPOSITE DECKING WITH NO SET SPACING BETWEEN DECK BOARDS 7. PROPOSED DOCK CONSISTS OF (30) 8-0 DOCK PILES, (6) 12'0 PILES FOR PLATFORM, AND (10) IT BOAT LIFLMOORING PILES Environmental Proposed Plan View Robert Quinn Services, Inc- 3062 NW Radcliff Way 1901 SW Yellowtail Avenue Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 Palm City, Florida Phone: 772-2753997 Fax: 772S79.4520 PCN# "25-703-0022-000-5 www.disenvironmentalse ices.com E 1" = 20' JAN 2018 SHEET 3 of 4 147'CKACCESS (FROM MHM PLATFORM MHW MLW PAUL WELCH INC. MECH-ELECT-CIVIL ENG. 1984 BILTA'!' Tr ST. #114 PORT SAINT L1:(,IE, FL 34984 PAUL WELCH P.E FLA REG NO.2994i 1 NOTES: 1. ELEVATION DATUM IS MLW MHW=-OA3 NAVD 88 MLW=-1.35 NAVD 88 2 PROPOSED WORK IS TO CONSTRUCT A 4'WIDE BY 147'LONG ACCESS (FROM MEAN HIGH WATER) ENDING IN A 10' X 16' COVERED PLATFORM, AND INSTALL TWO MOORING AREAS, ONE OF WHICH WILL BE A BOAT LIFT OCT 10 2019 3. TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED DOCK WATERWARD OF MEAN HIGH WATER =74a SQ. F7. 4. RESOURCE SURVEY PEFORMED ON 911M7 BY DLS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES— NO SUBMERGED RESOURCES PRESENT S. ALL DOCK PILES TO BE e'0 OR 10'O WOOD PILES SPACED 10' O.C. (TYP.), AND WRAPPED IN INDUSTRY STANDARD INERT, NON -LEACHING MATERIAL 6. ALL DECKING TO BE 2-X6' PVC OR COMPOSITE DECKING WITH NO SET SPACING BETWEEN DECK BOARDS 7. PROPOSED DOCK CONSISTS OF (30) 8'0 DOCK PILES. (01TO PILES FOR PLATFORM. AND (10112' BOAT I1FT/MOORING PI ER Environmental Services, Inc. 1901 SW Yellowtail avenue Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953 Overall Cross Section View Robert Quinn 3062 NW Radcliff Way Palm City, Florida PCN# 4425-703-0022-000-5 Phone: 772-2154997 Fax: 772.879-4520 www.dlsemhunmentalservices.com s'=' 1"=20' JAN 2018 1 SHEET 4 of 4