The project now consists of a 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 structure will have a 4' x 360' walkway (and a 90 degree turn) with handrails leading to a 6' x 20' fixed pierhead with handrails. On the left side of the pierhead there will be a 3' x 22' catwalk and a 8' x 16' two pile boat lift. The applicant’s stated purpose is for private recreational use.

Community Engagement

Public Hearing

SCDES BCM held a public hearing in order to receive comments on the proposed private recreational dock project on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The public hearing was held at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Marine Resources Center Auditorium located at 217 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412.

During the public hearing, SCDES BCM staff provided a brief summary of the proposed application and accepted verbal comments for the record to be considered prior to making a final decision.  The hearing was designed so that SCDES BCM staff could 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

To make certain the Department gathered all presented information and had an opportunity to hear all comments, direct questioning during the open comment portion of the public hearing was not allowed. 

The public notice for the newly proposed dock layout will remain open until December 24, 2024. Written comments will continue to be accepted through the public notice page until December 24, 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 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.