Michael S. Tammaro, R. A., on behalf of Eastpointe Condominium I & II, Seadunes, and One Singer Island, Condominium Associations, Inc., filed a petition on April 23, 2008, regarding properties located at 5310, 5380 & 5400 N. Ocean Dr., Riviera Beach,...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Division of Beaches and Shores

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62B-33.0051: Coastal Armoring and Related Structures

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on July 15, 2008, the Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems has issued an order.

Michael S. Tammaro, R.A., on behalf of Eastpointe Condominium I & II, Seadunes, and One Singer Island, Condominium Associations, Inc., filed a petition on April 23, 2008, regarding properties located at 5310, 5380 & 5400 N. Ocean Dr., Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County. Notice of receipt of this petition was published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on May 16, 2008. The petition sought a variance or waiver from subparagraph 62B-33.0051(2)(a)3., F.A.C., which states that armoring shall be sited a sufficient distance inside the property boundaries to prevent destabilizing the beach and dune system on adjacent properties or increasing erosion of such properties during a storm event. Return walls shall be sited as close to the building as practicable while ensuring the building is not damaged and space is allowed for maintenance. Public comment was received that commented on beach access.

The Order, file number PB-904 V, granted the Petition allowing the proposed coastal armoring to be aligned with neighboring armoring, based on a showing that Petitioner demonstrated that a strict application of the rule would result in substantial hardship to Petitioner and because Petitioner had successfully fulfilled the requirements of the underlying statute by other means.

A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Rosaline Beckham, Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 300, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, [phone], or by e-mail at: [e-mail].