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Mr. Wells disclosed that Mr. Chestnut had received a permit for the sea wall which encroaches upon his (Mr. Wells') property and extends past the survey pin, even though he (Mr. Chestnut) has not had a final inspection. Mr. Wells felt there was a great inequity here, since he himself had spent $4,000 to remove his driveway to comply with Code Enforcement. Community Development Director Bob Keating said that Mr. Wells had met with staff, the St. Johns River Water Management District, and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Commissioner O'Bryan wanted to know what exactly the County would be responsible for. Community Development Chief Roland DeBlois made observations regarding the dock and permitting issues, and related that Mr. Chestnut had received a DEP permit and applied for a second County permit for the dock extension. Chief DeBlois disclosed that the State had met with Mr. Chestnut to discuss the removal or relocation of the boatlifts. Commissioner O'Bryan wanted to know how long it would take for Mr. Chestnut to get the proper permitting. Chief DeBlois stated that Mr. Chestnut immediately applied for the dock permit and the item is slated to go before the Code Enforcement Board at the next July meeting. He added that the Saint Johns River Water Management District and the DEP are addressing some of the other issues mentioned by Mr. Wells. Commissioner Wheeler wanted clarification from Mr. Wells on what issues the County could address. Mr. Wells wanted to know why the seawall was allowed to remain oversized. Chief DeBlois declared that the building department had rechecked the wall and concluded that it had been built as permitted, as a regular or retaining wall, and not as a seawall. Director Buddy Akins, Building Division, added that the length of the sea wall was not included when the building permit was issued; the wall conformed to the site plan, and the permit was issued. June 19, 2007 27