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I BOOK a 99 Fact 889 Commissioner Eggert wanted to know when the property owners applied for their DEP permits, and Mr. Thomasello stated that most applied last spring and have been pursuing the permits in good faith. Mr. Thomasello continued that, if we could step back 100 years ago, everyone would live on the mainland; however, the Chambers of Commerce sold barrier islands and these property owners put very valuable homes on them, to the benefit of the County. They are not the cause of the erosion of the shoreline, which will continue to erode. Commissioner Ginn wanted to be sure the owners understand the mitigation process, and Mr. Thomasello stated that DEP is willing to mitigate. The property owners are not here to destroy the environment, or disturb the turtles or the neighbors._ There is no _ beach left in that area and there is only 1 longtime solution which would be a beach renourishment program 1 mile long and 50 feet wide. Coastal Engineer Jeff Tabar stated that, as of yesterday, the Bureau of Beaches informed him that they were awaiting additional information from the applicants' agent to establish the vulnerability of the homes. County staff will be committed to diligently work with the engineer. They are not questioning the emergency situation. Randy Mosby, the engineer for the project, reviewed some of the background of these applications as well as several which are now under construction. Mr. Mosby was the engineer of record on the Caledon Shores and Summerplace projects and there is no room in these instances for those types -of projects. He has done a lot of work in Indian River County and feels this is one of the worst areas he has ever seen. Chairman Adams called for a short break at 10:30 A.M. and the Board reconvened at 10:40 A.M. Jim Taggert, of 1935 Anglers Cove, stated there is a beach in that area and that a lot of the neighbors walk on it everyday. He felt the Caledon Shores project works very well and would be a feasible alternative which does not destroy the beach. David Gregg, of 2116 Porpoise Point Lane, has owned his property for 23 years and has seen 80 feet of erosion. They had a tiki but 30 years ago with a pier approximately 10 to 15 feet seaward of the tiki hut. Approximately 8 months ago, the ocean took that dock. Water comes up under the tiki during -a storm but they do have a beach. He is not an expert but when he hears NOVEMBER 19, 1996 32