Proposed Project
The proposed project consists of constructing a 4’ x 556’ walkway to a 20’ x 20’ covered fixed pierhead. Install a 12’ x 12’ 4-pile boat lift on the ebb side of the pierhead accessed by a new 3’ x 43’ catwalk. Install a new 3’ x 20’ ramp on the flood side of the pierhead leading to a new 8’ x 25’ floating dock with a 8.3’ x 16.66’ floating boat storage structure. The purpose of the project is to construct a private recreational dock.
Community Engagement
Public Hearing
The SC Department of Environmental Services's Bureau of Coastal Management (SCDES BCM) will hold an in-person public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Joseph Rose Critical Area Permit on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The public hearing will be held at the Wadmalaw Island Community Center located at 5605 Katy Hill Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487.
During the public hearing, SCDES BCM staff will provide a brief summary of the proposed application and will accept verbal comments for the record to be considered prior to making a final decision. This hearing is 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.
What to Expect
The public hearing will consist of an overview of the project and the Department's regulatory authorities. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. to be followed by the formal public hearing.
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 will not be allowed. The public notice for the hearing will remain open for two weeks following the hearing. Written comments will continue to be accepted through the public notice webpage until Wednesday, November 27, 2024. SCDES BCM's final permit decision will be made available on this webpage and by email or mail to everyone on SCDES BCM’s mailing list who requested to be notified of the final Department decision.
Pre-Registration
Anyone who plans to participate in the public hearing should complete the registration form prior to November 13, 2024.
Contact Information
For technical information regarding the critical area permit application, please contact Eva Beck at 843.953.9073 or eva.beck@des.sc.gov.