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This serves as notification from the Shore Protection Committee (SPC) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources of a request from Six Lovell LLC for a Shore Protection Act (SPA) Permit under O.C.G.A. 12-5-230 et. seq.to construct and maintain a single-family residential structure along with landscaping and hardscape improvements at 6 Lovell Avenue, Tybee Island, Chatham County, Georgia.
SPA Permit #491 was issued November 18, 2022, for the modification of an existing single-family residential structure, landscaping, and hardscape improvements at 6 Lovell Avenue, Tybee Island. On July 24, 2025, the Department rescinded SPA Permit #491 due to a change in site conditions and advised the Permittees that any project within the SPA jurisdiction would require a new permit from the Shore Protection Committee.
The subject parcel is 12,081sq.ft. (0.28 acres), of which approximately 10,809sq.ft. (0.25 acres) is located within SPA jurisdiction.
The proposed project is to construct and maintain a two-story residential structure elevated above a ground level concrete foundation with associated hardscape and landscape improvements. Impacts to SPA jurisdiction include 1,148sq.ft. of concrete pad, 136sq.ft. pervious pavers, and 2,483sq.ft. landscaped lawn.
As proposed, total jurisdictional impacts would be approximately 3,767sq.ft. (0.08 acre). Approximately 7,043sq.ft. (0.16 acre) of the subject parcel, or 65% of the SPA jurisdictional area will be maintained in its natural vegetated and topographic state.
An existing, at-grade public beach access path in the Lovell Avenue Right of Way is immediately adjacent to the property. A dune crosswalk is not proposed.
Temporary impacts associated with site preparation include clearing, grading, filling, and removal of trees in SPA jurisdiction.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate that the project is not contrary to the public interest and that no feasible alternative sites exist. In passing upon the application for permit, the permit issuing authority shall consider the public interest which for purposes of this part shall be deemed to be the following considerations: (1) Whether or not unreasonably harmful, increased alteration of the dynamic dune field or submerged lands, or function of the sand-sharing system will be created; (2) Whether or not the granting of a permit and the completion of the applicant's proposal will unreasonably interfere with the conservation of marine life, wildlife, or other resources; and (3) Whether or not the granting of a permit and the completion of the applicant's proposal will unreasonably interfere with reasonable access by and recreational use and enjoyment of public properties impacted by the project.
A detailed public notice with drawings has been distributed and is available by visiting the Division's website: CoastalGaDNR.org under “Public Notices”.
Please provide this office with substantive, site-specific comments as to why the proposed project should or should not proceed. Comments and questions concerning the proposed project should be submitted in writing by the close of business on April 25, 2026, to deb.barreiro@dnr.ga.gov or mailed to Deb Barreiro, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, One Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA 31520.
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