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county is in an emergency situation as far as erosion is concerned; however, these property owners could have gone to DEP for permits previously so that they would be prepared to start construction as soon as turtle season is over. She thought they have created their own emergency situation. She would have no hesitancy in issuing the permit in a storm situation but hesitates at this point in time because they are not being threatened with a storm. Chester Clem, attorney for the applicants, stated that legislators had addressed the emergency situation in 1995 and permitted the County to issue these emergency permits. The County has granted a permit for the first 8 houses out of 21 in the Summerplace erosion area. All they are asking is that the County go to the end of the erosion emergency area, no further. Mr. Clem handed out several photographs of homes along the beachfront and said that if Hurricane Bertha had hit, he did not know what we would be doing. The applicants are prepared to go to DEP with a proposal to complete the project after the end of turtle season and are prepared to make a condition of their request that they will move immediately to get DEP involved. The applicants will join in an application with the first 8 properties. They recognize that DEP can tell them that the construction was done on an emergency basis and will have to be removed but these people are desperate and are willing to spend $30,000 to $40,000 just to see what happens. Commissioner Eggert had understood that Mr. Glynn and his attorney had already filed for the DEP permit, and Mr. Clem advised that the application has not yet been filed. Dan Hersh, of 956 Doubloon, stated that the applicants intend to file jointly with Bill Glynn for the DEP permits. Mr. Hersh's property has experienced a 21 foot loss in beach during the last year and the dune continues to erode. Coastal Tech has been hired to do the measurements. The applicants recognize that DEP may not grant approval of the project. Mr. Hersh is also speaking for applicant Dick Simpson who is ill and for Dr. Dirk Parvus. County Coastal Engineer Jeff Tabar stated that no one is denying the situation at the north beach but felt the Commissioners need to carefully coordinate projects with DEP. The major goal is to restore the beaches and the situation with the seawalls is to allow for protection in emergency situations. Mr. Tabar was concerned as well about the emergency issue and felt if there is no present emergency, the Board should not allow the permit. Chairman Adams stated that she felt comfortable supporting the application to DEP but not comfortable with jeopardizing the thin JULY 16, 1996 37 BOOK 98 FA,c: 567