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Section 18-20.004(5) of the Florida Administrative Cade sets - forth specific standards and criteria for private residential' single docks constructed within the Indian River Aquatic Preserve, among which is the following criterion: The dock -will extend out from the shoreline no further than to a maximum depth of minus four (-4) feet mean low water (Sec. 18-20.004(5)(b)(3), F.A%C.). In that project as proposed is to be located within the Aquatic Preserve, the referenced criterion must be satisfied if the dock is to be permitted by the Department of Natural Resources. The extent to which the submerged bottomlands of the proposed project area will be impacted has not been determined; the effect of Indian River development on ecologically valuable seagrass beds should be considered. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to forward the following comments regarding this project to the Florida Department of Environmental Regu- lation: 1)' The Department of Environmental ,Regulation and other appropriate agencies should coordinate with the D.N.R., in that the project as proposed is located in the Indian River Aquatic Preserve and therefore subject to requirements of Chapter. 18-20, Florida Administrative Code. 2) Construction of the proposed dockage project will not be permitted by Indian River County until County regulations regarding dock construction and mangrove alteration --have been satisfied. 3) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other a.ppropriatd'agenaies should evaluate the potential impact of marina projects on ecologically significant submerged bottomlands such as seagrass beds in the Indian River. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- missioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized staff to forward the above comments to the DER. I. Recommendations for Automated_ Systems - County Libraries The Board reviewed staff memo, as follows: TO: County .Commissioners ®ATE: January 15, 1987 FILE: SUBJECT: Recommendations for automated systems and services for Indian River County A Library System FROM: Alice E. white . REFERENCES: Administrative Aide I It will be necessary for the above-mentioned recommendations to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners at the January 20, 1987 meeting. Because of the length of the material, there is.one copy on file in the County Commission office available for your review before the January 20 meeting. Please contact me if you wish to review it. 9 JAN 2 O �� BOGS