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FF'_ JAN 2 7 1987 BOOK 6 7 F.1, -)E 71 constructed prior to the construction of a principal single- family dwelling unit. Also, if mangroves are to be altered in association with the project, a County mangrove alteration permit is required prior to construction. Staff review indicates that the proposed dockage project is to. be located within the Indian River Aquatic Preserve. Section 18-20.004(5) of the Florida Administrative Code sets forth specific standards and criteria for private residential docks, 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 (18-20.004(5)(b)(3), F.A.C.). Based on the information provided in the.application, staff was unable to determine if the referenced criterion would be satis- fied. The information presented in part 4 of the application, describ- ing the Section (31), Township (28S), and Range (38E) of the project location is incorrect. The correct location is Section 8, Township 33S, Range 40 E. 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 Regula- tion: 1) 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. 2) 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 require- ments of Chapter 18-20, Florida Administrative Code. 3) The information presented in part 4 of the application, pertaining to Section, Township, and Range of the project location is incorrect. The correct location is Section 8, Township 33S, Range 40E. 4) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other appropriate agencies should evaluate the potential impact of the project on ecologically significant submerged bottomlands such as seagrass beds in the Indian River. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized staff to forward to the DER the comments set out in the above memo. 12