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� � r which pertains to emergency permit issuance by local governments. Structures must "have become damaged or vulnerable to damage from a subsequent frequent coastal storm. " "Vulnerable" is when an eligible structure is subject to either direct wave attack or to erosion from a 15 -year return interval storm which exposes any portion of the foundation." ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS In analyzing the application received, staff has met in Tallahassee with DEP Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems, conducted site visits with FDEP staff, and reviewed the application for completeness and conformance with Florida Statutes. FDEP staff has indicated that an emergency permit is recommended for the applicant. The applicant's two primary dwelling foundations have been exposed and are under direct wave attack. The applicant has proposed meeting the five state requirements as follows: a) Protection of Beach and Dune Sys - The applicant has stated that there is "no dune to protect", however, the applicant is aware that the structure is designed to minimize impacts to the beach dune system. Construction will take place by placing and operating a crane seaward of the wall. Access to the beach will be from the applicant's property. b) Siting and Design Criteria for the Protective Structure - The applicant has contracted Cangianelli Construction which has provided staff with design drawings. A drawing showing the seawall location was submitted to the FDEP for review. The structure will be as far landward as is practicable. The sheet pile seawall with a concrete cap and deadman is adequate structurally as designed by a structural engineer. c) Impacts on Adjacent Properties - The applicant has stated "the property to the south have already since many years secured their property with a seawall," the Village Spires. As to the property to the north, which is a 350' vacant lot, the applicant will construct a return wall 35' at 900 to the shoreline. d) Preservation of Public Beach Access - No public access frontage will be influenced by the construction of the seawall. e) Protection of Native Coastal Vegetation and Nesting Marine Turtles and their Hatchlings - All coastal vegetation disturbed will be restored. As little disturbance to vegetation as possible will occur. No work will be performed during turtle nesting season. County staff has contacted the City of Vero Beach for review. The City of Vero Beach has suspended Chapter 75, Beach Maintenance & Preservation of the Vero Beach Code of Ordinances and has no comments on the proposed construction. (see attached correspondence from Mark Satterlee.) RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that a FS Chapter 161.085 (3) Emergency Permit be issued for the Jelmby properties at this time subject to the following conditions: 21 November 26, 1996 Boos 99 Fao;E 941