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This serves as notification from the Shore Protection Committee and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources of a request from Sea Island Acquisition, LLC for a Shore Protection Act (SPA) permit under Official Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) 12-5-230 et seq. for dune restoration with the addition of beach quality sand and native dune vegetation within the State’s SPA jurisdiction at Hole 18, 200 Ocean Road, Sea Island, Glynn County, Georgia. The proposed project is considered a minor activity under O.C.G.A. 12-5-230 et. seq.
The project area is approximately 35,315 sq. ft. (0.81 acres), all of which lies within SPA jurisdiction. The area within jurisdiction consists of a mix of sparse grass, weeds, and maintained fairway. The project area is relatively flat with an existing rock revetment located immediately east of the subject lot covered with sand dunes.
The applicant proposes to restore dune habitat within SPA jurisdiction by enhancing the existing topography through the addition of 200 cubic yards of beach quality sand obtained from an upland borrow source located outside of jurisdiction and contoured to mesh with the existing dunes and by planting native dune vegetation.
All work within jurisdiction will be accomplished with typical earth-moving equipment including excavators and skid-steer, as well as hand labor. Upon project completion, 100% of the state’s jurisdictional area will remain in a natural or improved topographic and vegetative condition.
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 Department of Natural Resources website: CoastalGaDNR.org under
“Public Notices.” Please provide this office with substantive, site-specific comments as to why the proposed work should or should not proceed. Comments and questions concerning this proposed project should be submitted in writing and be submitted by the close of business on April 19, 2023 to Beth Byrnes, Department of Natural Resources, One Conservation Way, Brunswick, Georgia 31520 or via email at elizabeth.byrnes@dnr.ga.gov.
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