The project consists of another revised dock proposal. Please click here to view the revised dock proposal.

The private recreational dock is located on and adjacent to Charleston Harbor at 746 Clearview Drive, Charleston, Charleston County. The revisions are as follows: The proposed dock structure consists of a 4' x 340' walkway (with a 90-degree turn) with handrails leading to a 5' x 20' fixed pierhead with handrails. On the left side of the pierhead, a 3' x 20' catwalk will lead to an 8' x 16' two-pile boat lift. The applicant’s stated purpose is for private recreational use.

Community Engagement

Public Hearing

SCDES BCM will hold a public hearing in order to receive comments on the proposed private recreational dock project on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm. The public hearing will be held at the James Island Town Hall located at 1122 Dills Bluff Road, Charleston, SC 29412.

During the public hearing, SCDES BCM staff will provide a brief summary of the proposed application and accept verbal comments for the record to be considered prior to making a final decision.  The hearing will be designed so that SCDES BCM staff can gather comments as to the merits of the project and consider all information when making a decision based on the Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act, Department regulations, and policies.

Pre-Registration

Anyone who plans to participate in the public hearing should complete the registration form before March 11, 2025.  

What to Expect

To ensure the Department gathers all presented information and has an opportunity to hear all comments, direct questioning during the open comment portion of the public hearing is not allowed. 

The public notice for the proposed dock will remain open until March 25, 2025. Written comments will continue to be accepted through the public notice page until March 25, 2025. SCDES BCM's final permit decision will be made available on this webpage and by email or mail to everyone on the SCDES BCM’s mailing list who requested to be notified of the final Department decision for the proposed private recreational dock at 746 Clearview Drive, Charleston, Charleston County.

Contact Information

For technical information regarding the critical area permit application, please contact Jacqueline Adams at (843) 953-7809 or adamsja@dhec.sc.gov.