APPLICATION FORMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

APPLICATION FORMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DOCKS AND A BARGE LANDING ON GREAT ST. JAMES ISLAND U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS PREPARED FOR GREAT ST. JIM, LLC. PREPARED BY BIOIMPACT, INC. M. BOX 132 KINGSHILL, ST. CROIX U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00851 [email protected] JANUARY 2017 EFTA00802602 Dawn L. Henry Commissioner Department of Planning and Natural Resources Cyril E. King Airport Terminal, Second Floor St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Re: Major Water Permit Application for the Construction of a Temporary Barge Landing, an Access Dock, and a Combination Dock and Barge Landing Dear Commissioner Henry, Great St. Jim, LLC wishes to make application to the Virgin Islands Government and the Secretary to the Army for a Coastal Zone Permit to construct two docks, one of which is a combination dock and barge landing and a temporary barge landing to provide access to Great St. James Island. A temporary barge landing is being proposed on the northwestern facing beach. This site is to the west of the sand pond and the associated wetlands. This a shoreline ramp which is 25'wide and 40' in length extends to the Mean Water Line (MWL). Two bollards will be placed to either side of the ramp and two moorings will be installed 75' offshore on either side of the ramp in just over 7' of water depth. The moorings will be installed using helix anchors and will use floating lines as to not disturb the seafloor when not in use. The landing is free of both coral and seagrass colonization, this landing can be quickly constructed and utilized while the combination dock and barge landing on the southeastern side of the island is constructed. The western dock is proposed on the northern end of Christmas Cove. Historically there was a dock in this location and there are still old concrete piles lying in the shallow water. The proposed dock will be 10' in width and 195' in length extending 187' from MLW and 193' from mean high water (MHW). The dock will connect to an access slab 12' in length and 2' thick. All the ESA listed coral species within the area were located and the dock footprint avoids all ESA listed species. The dock extends beyond the nearshore hardbottom to a depth of 15' out in the uncolonized sand to allow for safe dockage for deeper vessels. The southern dock is located off the point closest to Little St. James. Again, all the ESA corals were located and the dock was designed to avoid these corals. The dock is "L." shaped and is 20' wide (to allow for barge landing) and 150' in length extending 141' from MLW and 148' from MHW. The "L" then turns east and extends 100' by 20'. A wave attenuating/reef creating system is proposed beneath the dock which will allow for more protected docking inside the dock when seas from the south are rough. The dock has 9' of water depth off the southern end and 7' to 8' on the inside of the "L". The dock has been designed so that barges can approach and land on the end of the dock while vessels can dock along the "L.". The existing dock in Shallow Bay which is not permitted by the USACE in its current configuration will be removed upon completion of a usable new dock. It is understood that your approval of the renewal must be first obtained by virtue of the authority vested in you by Act No. 4248 of the Virgin Islands Code. Your favorable endorsement is, therefore, respectfully requested. EFTA00802603 We also respectfully request that this application be forwarded to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Antilles District, Annex Building, Fundacion Angel Ramos, 2nd Floor, Suite 202, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Ave. #383, San Juan, PR 00918 for their review and approval. Early advice concerning your decision in this matter will be appreciated. Very truly yours, Erika Kellerhals EFTA00802604 GOVERMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-2 PERMIT APPLICATION Date Received: Date Declared Complete: Permit Application No. Application is hereby made for an ElEarth Change ElCoastal Zone Permit I. Name, mailing address, email address and telephone number of Applicant (person/entity with legal interest in the property, to which permit will be issued) awn Ea Jim LW 9053 Estate St. Thomas, Sues 101 st. Thomas, VI 00802 340 779.2584 2. Name, title, mailing address and telephone number of Owner of property and Agent (if any) Owner of Property(s) AMR Great St Jim, LLC Erika A. Kellerhals 9053 Estate SL Thomas. Suite 101 IIIII••••••••••0410la Kit Sas tea et IIINalptide St Thomas, VI 00002 St Thomas. VI 00802 340 779 2584 3. Location of activity. Plot No. ""*"."—""""a""as"'" PIN No. icreeognoice a 109801010300 EstateGreat St. James Island St Thomas 4. Zoning District I3/400"31 tow Craft 4.a State type of Land Uses as specified in the VI Zoning Law, which are applied for (e.g., restaurant, hotel, single-family dwelling, etc.) Private Doc* and Barge Ramp 5. Name, mailing address, email and telephone number of project designer. Jeffrey Bateman, PE. PLS. Bateman CM Spivey Company, PC, MSC Dosplva, LLC 5001.12 cndndsrs Wharf Christiansed. StCrobc. VI 00820 340 778-7474 6. Summary of proposed activity. Include all incidental improvements such as utilities, roads, etc. (Use additional sheets if necessary). A temporary barge landing is being proposed on the northwestern facing beach. This site Is to the west of the sand pond and the associated wetlands. This shoreline ramp which Is 2SWlde and 40' in iength extends to the Mean Water Line (MWL). Two bollards will be placed to either side of the ramp and two TOOlkl9S Will be installed 75 offshore on either side of the ramp Continued: EFTA00802605 FORM L&WD-2/PERMIT APPLICATION 7. Date activity is proposed to start go 'MA'S Pella" in ; be completed 5 moms 8. Classification of minor or major permit. Check one: ElMinor Permit Application El Major Permit Application State below which criterion applies in making above check. Size of Project! Dock Sizes 9. Application is hereby made for a permit to authorize the activities described herein. I agree to provide any additional information/data that may be necessary to provide reasonable assurance or evidence to show that the proposed project will comply with the applicable territorial water quality standards or other environmental protection standards both during construction and after the project is completed. I also agree provide entry to the project site for inspectors from the environmental protection agencies for the purpose of making inspection regarding this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, that such information provided herein, is true, complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the proposed activities. Signature of Applicant or Agent (if not owner) Date Sign Print Sign Owner(s) (Rquiredr --- Date ) Criltk I fin J1) 4-4 nolgo-to f I to k tr./ Print S St I,- tuatuaorfr- Coma` St. Try., u-t. Sign Print Date Inspected: FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Inspector Record 0 Application Approved 0 Application Disapproved Inspector's Remarks: Inspector Date Commissioner, Planning & Natural Resources Date EFTA00802606 7. Cont. in just over 7' of water depth. The mooring will be installed using helix anchors and will use floating lines as to not disturb the seafloor when not in use. The landing is free of both coral and seagrass colonization, this landing can be quickly constructed and utilized while the combination dock and barge landing on the southeastern side of the island is constructed. The western dock is proposed on the northern end of Christmas Cove. Historically there was a dock in this location and there are still old concrete piles lying in the shallow water. The proposed dock will be 10' in width and 195' in length extending 187' from MLW and 193' from mean high water (MHW). The dock will connect to an access slab 12' in length and 2' thick. All the ESA listed coral species within the area were located and the dock footprint avoids all ESA listed species. The dock extends beyond the nearshore hardbottom to a depth of 15' out in the uncolonized sand to allow for safe dockage for deeper vessels. The southern dock is located off the point closest to Little St. James. Again, all the ESA corals were located and the dock was designed to avoid these corals. The dock is "L" shaped and is 20' wide (to allow for barge landing) and 150' in length extending 141' from MLW and 148' from MHW, the "L" then turns east and extends 100' by 20'. A wave attenuating/reef creating system is proposed beneath the dock which will allow for more protected docking inside the dock when seas from the south are rough. The dock has 9' of water depth off the southern end and 7' to 8' on the inside of the "L". The dock has been designed so that barges can approach and land on the end of the dock while vessels can dock along the "L". The existing dock in Shallow Bay which is not permitted by the USACE in its current configuration will be removed upon completion of a usable new dock. EFTA00802607 GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-3 ZONING REQUIREMENTS TABLE The following table shall be completed by the applicant with entries as appropriate for the zoning district in which the activity is taking place. Not all the requirements will necessarily apply to a particular zone. Consult the Zoning Law for guidance. Applicants Name: Great St. Jim, ILLC (Wera talc lht Date: %k1O Location of Activity (Plot No.): Estate: Greg Si. James 2. 3. 4. S. Proposed use (residential etc.) Residential Access Docks/Barge Ramp Accessory use if any Residential Access Docks/Buge Run Number of onsitc parking spaces: Existing ala Proposed •• Arca of lot: a acres covered by proposed buildings fts Area covered by existing buildings dot ft2' Area 6. Total area of disturbance (includes footprint of all buildings, structures and parking areas) Upland 1550 fts 7. Setback of building from street property line: Required dot ft. Proposed none ft. 8. Side yard setback: Required Na ft. Proposed ft. 9. Rear yard setback: Required dot ft. Proposed ft. 10. Height of building: RA ft. Stories dot II. Lot width at street line (ft.) dot 12. Area of usable open space: Ws ft. % of lot 13. Persons per acre ratio ^la 14. Floor area ratio nit IS. Number of onsite parking and loading spaces .1 16. Building setback (yards II, W-2 only) 46 Zoning District: R-I FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Inspector: Date: Permit Application No. EFTA00802608 GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-4 MAJOR PROJECT SUMMARY DATA Section I. Applicant 1. Name, address and telephone number of applicant. Gnat St an. RC 9053 Estate St. Thomas, Suite 101 St. Thomas, VI 00802, 340 779-2564 2. Name, address and telephone number of owner of Property and of developer. Same Section IL Summary of Proposed Development 3. Describe the proposed development A WIN( arY bred landing a bOirg pOpaW en ma nodlweadoin ikon* bath Inas sae is to me wed of Ma sand pond aid Ilw assOcistod wetland This Morenoe ramp which is 25W de and 40' In length extends to the Mean Water Line (PAWL) Two bollards will be placed to either side of the ramp and two moorings will be irtstalled 75' offshore on either side of the ramp in just over 7' of water depth. The mooring will be installed using helix anchors and will use floating (coot.) Section III. Description of Proposed Development 4. Name of development Great St. James Access Dock Temporary Barge Ramp and Dock/Barge Ramp 5. Plot No. 6. Zoning District: R-1 Residential 7. PWD Map No. D9-2925-184 and D9-7346-T004 8. Proposed use (residential, etc. as listed in Zoning Law): Private Dock/Barge Ramp for Residential Property 9. Accessory use if any Access Dock, Temporary Barge Ramp and Dock/Barge Ramp EFTA00802609 FORM L&WD-4 MAJOR PROJECT SUMMARY DATA la Area of Law (acreage) 80.7 Elan and 26.9 acres I I. Area covered by existing buildings (sq. It) n/a 12. Area covered by proposed buildings (sq. ft.) Na 13. Floor area total n/a 14. Floor area ratio (B-I, B-2 zones only) n/a IS. Number of buildings n/a 16. Number of units total nth Person 17. Schedule of units: EfficienciesIlia x 1.5 Unit 1 bedroom Ilia x 2 2 bedroom Na x 3 3 bedroom n/a x 4 Other Total Persons Persons I8. Number of on-site parking and loading spaces n/a 19. Maximum building height (stories/ft) ^la 20. Adjoining property land use(s) Private Island no Adjoining Properties 21. Setback of building from street property line (ft.) Na 22. Side yard setback (ft.) n/a 23. Rear yard setback (ft.) n/a 24. Density (perso&acre) n/a 25. Area of usable open space (sq. ft. %of lot) nia EFTA00802610 FORM L&WD-4 MAJOR PROJECT SUMMARY DATA Section IV. Comments 26. Proposed Potable Water Supply (method & quality estimate gal/day) No Potable Water Proposed 27. Proposed Sewage Treatment (method & quality estimate gal/day) No sewage treatment proposed 28. Proposed Solid Waste Disposal (method & quality estimate lbs/day) No solid waste should be created. Any trash brought off vessels will be disposed of in existing trash receptacles on Island 29. Proposed Electrical Supply (method & demand estimate KWH for single & 3 phase) Solar fights will be utilized on the docks 30. Air Conditioning (method & demand estimate down No air conditioning is proposed. 31. Other Utilities 32. Other Section V. 33. Will the development extend onto or adjoin any beach tidelands, submerged lands or public trust lands? 1 no apple:Won is be 2 docks arel a Unwary baps_ —p MI in an beech 112 e vibe Irto subrined l.S 34. Will the development maintain, enhance or conflict with public access to the shoreline and along the coast? The docks will not conflict with public access to or along the shoreline 35. Will the development protect or provide moderate income housing opportunities? Will it displace moderate income housing? Ins prOjeC la NW no India Ca m00110)IrCOme rowing Cipaltran. 36. How will the development affect traffic on the coastal access roads? The won is on a prate island and ye not ad maul mass me Date EFTA00802611 3. Cont. lines as to not disturb the seafloor when not in use. The landing is free of both coral and seagrass colonization, this landing can be quickly constructed and utilized while the combination dock and barge landing on the southeastern side of the island is constructed. The western dock is proposed on the northern end of Christmas Cove. Historically there was a dock in this location and there are still old concrete piles lying in the shallow water. The proposed dock will be 10' in width and 195' in length extending 187' from MLW and 193' from mean high water (MHW). The dock will connect to an access slab 12' in length and 2' thick. All the ESA listed coral species within the area were located and the dock footprint avoids all ESA listed species. The dock extends beyond the nearshore hardbottom to a depth of 15' out in the uncolonized sand to allow for safe dockage for deeper vessels. The southern dock is located off the point closest to Little St. James. Again, all the ESA corals were located and the dock was designed to avoid these corals. The dock is "L" shaped and is 20' wide (to allow for barge landing) and 150' in length extending 141' from MLW and 148' from MHW, the "L" then turns east and extends 100' by 20'. A wave attenuating/reef creating system is proposed beneath the dock which will allow for more protected docking inside the dock when seas from the south are rough. The dock has 9' of water depth off the southern end and 7' to 8' on the inside of the "L". The dock has been designed so that barges can approach and land on the end of the dock while vessels can dock along the "L". The existing dock in Shallow Bay which is not permitted by the USACE in its current configuration will be removed upon completion of a usable new dock. EFTA00802612 GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD-5 PROOF OF LEGAL INTEREST AFFIDAVIT I 3":"C vel e tere..tut being duly sworn depose and say that: rrrprl kat)* (or lofts Doe or tiny ApphroM) eVV)1co-k' &• now. ) U.X.— I. aariis the (check one) (I or rarity/Applies) 12<ord title owner (fee simple) OLessee 0Other (specify) Of the real property described as Parcel No(s)Great St. James Island and CI & C2 Estate Gent a .lamp bird Quarter we Hooka No SA Rod Hoot Island ST. Times "Applicant(s) is required to provide documentation for legal Interest stated above (e.g. deed, lease, etc.) 2. I have the irrevocable approvals, permission, or power of attomey from all other persons with a legal interest in the property to undertake the work proposed in the permit application as more fully set forth in the exhibit rex,: lc lit ignature Date Signature Date reist./(0,0104.1) tipasto44 OP R y(er, Tisci 44....5ol 4,4% °ea& :Thula! Print Print The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this tO day of -Tao/ atel 20 11 by (Na. or Name/Tide of &airy) at f,tsa9evK county °Rust:art ✓ Chrabd9) (PAW n'h het ig,O,90IR Notary Public My Commission expires NAM AVOW NOTARY PUBLIC•STATE OP NEW YORK No. 01.W6313116 Qualified in Richmond County My Commission Expires October 14, 2018 EFTA00802613 GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM L&WD•7 CORPORATION/ASSOCIATION APPLICATION (To be used when a corporation or association is making a Permit Application in Tier I) Great St. Jim, LLC (Corporation or Association Name) Poo Sae. Via. uec-t President or Va uivalent tWyngf tee-6(.1_, rersriaried 2NeLv, Lc..1 Sole_ Vicusiawar aPc-ranc-e4-. u_c_.Print 1 WI ES : 1- ie eel. A) -t> weiro.‘ Z..0..eit i &stain, RR gets tnc.1 Secretary Name slit Wcualtr 4 'ink S-4•37.6vaC ATTEST -s-ea_ Secretary Signature Q_Seal The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this t 0 day of rad a V-.1 2011_ by Civ-eat- fsk • 'nu L—Lt_ at 'Att.) `fosek (Num a Nansorille of Wiry) oft.,. 5LL £ t.\.-. s)..ift‘ 0/041)(192 (Mkt/ CratkeY .90tE Notary Public My Commission expires county HABIBE AVDIU NOTARY PUBLIC-STATE OF NEW YORK rieF104044444n000cuinents: Quailed In Rictimdiugtatintylener from the Bureau of Internal Revenue My Commission bras OlnityltilsIteallance letter from the Lieuteaant Governor's Office. 3 Corporations and Associations: Certificate of Good Standing or equivalent. organizational documents & Amendments (Articles, Bylaws, Operating Agreement, Declarations) EFTA00802614 (Form L&WD-8) 1:08:96 Flood Plain Determination and Permit Application To be completed by all applicants 1. Owner. Great St Jim. LLC Mailing Address: 9053 Estate St. Thomas, Suite 101,St. Thomas, VI 00802 Home Tel. N: Business Tel.340 779.2564 H: Cellular if: 2. Designer: Jeffrey Bateman Lie. 1052•E Tel. 340 778 7474 3. Plot th C1&C2 Flood Zonc Designation: YE EL e Cellularil: 340 513 4684 Estate: Great St. James Island Quarters wee & wand Wet If your flood zone designation is Zone A, AE, AO, Al.30, A99, V, VO, Ve or VI-V30 as shown on the NFIP FIRM Map. then complete this section. NFIP Flood Zone Designatio I. Type of development: I or 2 Family dwelling Mobile Home Non-Structural ❑ 3 Family or more, Apartment or Condo Structure ❑ Non- Residential Structure:M Commercial Structurep New Construction Non-Structural D Addition to Structure E] 50% Substantial Improvement of Existing Structure ❑ Description of Activity cosuomoncianA 0anOxt a TeWerf an. Lard.gGroan Mon 0cckleroP Wong 2. Base Flood Elevation at the Development Site is n1a ft. above mean sea level (msl). 3. Elevation of the First Floor, Basement or Flood proof level for proposed structure is WEI 4. Describe the Non Structural Activity i.e. septic tank, waste water treatment plants etc. (including the location and development: Ns 5. Attach a certified copy of site plan (8.5" x I I) showing Base Flood Elevation. See sample attached. KR OFFICE USE ONLY Is the property located in an identified Flood Hazard Area? ( ) YES ( ) NO NFIP Zone Designation: Forward to Flood Plain Manager: ( ) YES ( ) NO Application: APPROVED ( ) DENIED ( ) RESUBMIT ( ) Plan Reviewer Name: Signature: Date: EFTA00802615 GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE (DPNR FORM L&WD-6) APPLICATION FOR TAX FILING AND PAYMENT STATUS REPORT" Date: (JO The applicant identified below hereby requests a letter certifying his or her tax filing and payment status for the purpose of receiving a Coastal Zone Management Permit from the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources pursuant to Act 5270, amending Sections 910 (aX2) and 911 (d)(2) of the Coastal Zone Management Act (Title 12, Chapter 21, Virgin Islands Code). The applicant authorizes the Bureau of Internal Revenue to disclose any taxpayer information necessary to process this application to the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, who may make such further disclosures as are necessary to carry out the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act, as amended. Name:Great St. Jim, LLC Business Name: Great St. Jim, LLC EIN/11N: (e " t Wel SSN: Please Indicate: BCorporation Partnership 0 Individual 5 Qtther 1-441W11-Iato t• VILauts".3 Date Busine Person R Signature: Mailing Address: Date: t Lo I 17 Type of Business: Please check forms that you use: 01120, 1065, 01 040,1:1941W. E1722V1,0noi3, 0720VI, Dother (list) en,langt- aeloc4 Position: itsiSele (Maw-6•a v-- c° Carte. Telephone Number: 34O —77Q asL4 Reply to: 6115 Estate Smith Bay, suite 225. St. Thomas VI 00802 - 340-715-I040(phone), 340-774-2672(fax) or 4008 Estate Diamond, St. Croix VI 00820 - 340-773-1040(phone), 340-773-I006(fax) ° Partnership and/or Corporations must list partners corporate officers, social security numbers and addresses on a separate sheet and attach it to this application. THIS FORM IS TO BE SUBMITTED TO VIBIR UPON COMPLETION EFTA00802616 GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE 6115 EST. SMITH BAY- ST. THOMAS, VI 00802 Tel: (340) 714-9320 Fax: (340) 714-9341 GREAT ST. JIM, LLC 9053 ESTATE THOMAS SUITE 101 ST THOMAS, VI 00802-0000 Dear Taxpayer: 7/13/2016 4008 ESTATE DIAMOND - PLOT 7-B CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820 Tel: (340) 773-1040 Fax: (340) 773-1006 Business EIN: 660848875 RE: CZM ONLY Please Submit This Letter To Your CZM Authority This is in response to your application of 6/21/2016 in which you requested a letter of clearance for a Costal Zone Management Permit pursuant to Title 12, V. I. Code, Section 910 (a) (c). Based on the information in our files, we find that you are current in the filing and payment of your tax obligation. This Certification is for Costal Zone Permit purposes only and does not absolve you of any subsequent revelation of tax obligation past or future. Sincerely, Delinquent Accounts & Returns EFTA00802617 ‘4144Es v64<est GOVERNMEM Of 044 UNITED SIAM V39GIN MAWS OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX H0S King 51,4944 • Chtlionsted, Vegan blonds 00820 • 340 773.6449 • Fox 340.773.0330 IS Noncom God. • Cholollo Amok,. Vier Islondi 00602 • 343 7747991 • lox 340.7746953 REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE LETTER TO: Recorder Of Deeds FROM: Office of the Tax Collector In accordance with Title 28, Section 121, as amended, this shall certify that there are no outstanding Real Property Tax obligations for the following: PARCEL NUMBER 1-09801-0101-00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION GREAT ST JAMES ISLAND RED HOOK QTR. OWNER'S NAME KJAER, CHRISTIAN Taxes have been researched up to and including 2016 CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT BY LUDENCE ROMNEY TAX COLLECTOR ,C1L 7-nATURE 11/04/2016 DATE EFTA00802618 GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN GLANDS OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX HOS King Shoot • Chathambd. Vsspin blonds 00620 • 310 773.640 • Fax 310 773 0130 16 Kciertns God* • Ghorlotl• Amon. Vier tslorAh 00502 • 340 2112991 • Fox 310.7746953 REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE LETTER TO: Recorder Of Deeds FROM: Office of the Tax Collector In accordance with Title 28, Section 121, as amended, this shall certify that there are no outstanding Real Property Tax obligations for the following: PARCEL NUMBER 1-09801-0102-00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION B-18B-2 GREAT ST JAMES ISLAND RED HOOK QTR. OWNER'S NAME GSJ PROPERTIES CORP Taxes have been researched up to and including 2016 CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT BY LUDENCE ROMNEY TAX COLLECTOR nte 4 -,) SIGNATURE 11/03/2016 DATE EFTA00802619 GOVERNMENT Of WE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX 1106 King Street • Christiansted. Warn blond 00620 • 340173.6449 • fax 340.773.0U) 16 Keeton. God. • Charlotte MS Virgin blonds 00602 • 34.7742991 • fax 340.774.6953 REAL PROPERTY TAX CLEARANCE LETTER TO: Recorder Of Deeds FROM: Office of the Tax Collector In accordance with Title 28, Section 121, as amended, this shall certify that there are no outstanding Real Property Tax obligations for the following: PARCEL NUMBER 1-09801-0103-00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION C-1&C-2 GREAT ST JAMES ISLAND No.6A RED HOOK QTR. OWNER'S NAME FURST, JOHN K. , KIM & NINA Taxes have been researched up to and Including 2016 CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT BY LUDENCE ROMNEY TAX COLLECTOR SIGNATURE 11/04/2016 DATE EFTA00802620 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DOCKS AND A BARGE LANDING ON GREAT ST. JAMES ISLAND U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS PREPARED FOR GREAT ST. JIM, LLC. PREPARED BY BIOIMPACT, INC. M. BOX 132 KINGSHILL, ST. CROIX U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00851 [email protected] JANUARY 2017 EFTA00802621 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.00 NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT PAGE 1 2.00 LOCATION OF PROJECT 1 2.00.1 Location and Agency Review Map 1 2.00.2 Vicinity Map 2 3.00 ABSTRACT 2 4.00 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES SOUGHT BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT 3 5.00 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 4 5.01 Summary of Proposed Activity 5 5.0Ia Purpose of Project 5 5.01b Presence and Location of Any Critical Areas and Possible Trouble Spots 5 5.OIc Method of Construction 8 5.OId Provisions to Limit Site Disturbance 9 5.01e Sediment Control Methods to be Implemented 9 5.01 f Schedule for Construction Activities and Implementation of Sediment Control Measures 9 5.OIg Maintenance of Sediment and Siltation Control Measures 9 5.02 Exhibits and Drawings 10 5.03 Project Work Plan/Schedule 14 6.00 ECOLOGICAL SETTING AND PROBABLE PROJECT IMPACT ON THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 15 6.01 Climate and Weather 15 6.02 Landform, Geology, Soils and Historic Land Use 19 6.03 Drainage, Flooding and Erosion Control 24 6.04 Fresh Water Resource 29 6.05 Oceanography 29 6.06 Marine Resources and Habitat Assessment 37 6.07 Terrestrial Resources 47 6.08 Wetlands 49 6.09 Rare and Endangered Species 54 6.10 Air Quality 55 EFTA00802622 SECTION PAGE 7.00 IMPACT OF THE PROPOSE PROJECT ON THE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT 56 7.01 Land and Water Use Plans 56 7.02 Visual Impacts 56 7.03 Impacts of Public Services and Utilities 56 7.04 Social Impacts 57 7.05 Economic Impacts 57 7.06 Impacts on Historical and Archaeological Resources 57 7.07 Recreational Use 57 7.08 Waste Disposal 57 7.09 Accidental Spills 58 7.10 Potential Adverse Effects, Which Cannot be Avoided 58 8.00 MITIGATION PLANS 58 9.00 ALTERNATIVES TO PROPOSED ACTION 58 10.00 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHORT AND LONG TERM USES OF MAN'S ENVIRONMENT 59 11.00 REFERENCES 60 Appendix A Qualification Statements of Preparers Bioimpact, Inc. BCSC Dispova Appendix B Coral Relocation and Mitigation Plan Appendix C Water Quality Monitoring Appendix D Tree Boa Protection Plan ii EFTA00802623 1.0 NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT Great St. Jim, LLC 9053 Estate St. Thomas, Suite 101 St. Thomas, VI 00802 2.0 LOCATION OF PROJECT Great St. James Island is located to the southeast of the island of St. Thomas. The geographic coordinates of the island are 18° 18.583' N and 64° 49.752' W. The Temporary Barge Landing is located at 18° 18.902' N and 64° 49.802'W, the western Christmas Cove Dock is located at 18° 18.804' N and 64° 49.876' W, and the southern barge landing/dock is located at 18° 18.355' North L and 64° 49.659' W. The Location and Agency Review Ma. and Vicinity Map follow. Mealier a. Psis. Calf Rock C•1141til POInt Greet Bay St JINNI Bay e‘. Cu 'Tent Fletz ocy- ( Ri 1 Sam St Maui Mind 4.1FM Cac TM Summits S witWK Roof -0 c. 1. Figure 2.01 Agency Review Map, the entire island of Great St. James is within CZM first tier jurisdiction. The dock locations on the island are indicated. 1 EFTA00802624 • At Rol Hook fib ke4,00, Pt Redhook NOY -^. nt..,t. !qt.-4.14, tt. Gnat guy a • til c Nomaw.,. NAY i‘on Ca, ea Steven C.y C-. 'I. C Little Si Jan' I ...• ..,4 ••• • — . . Dog w a - a —*V • lb 7- Island \ / .\--- j ruNFigure 2.02 Vicinity Map showing Great St. James Island in relationship to the surrounding area. OP 3.00 ABSTRACT Great St. Jim, LLC is seeking to construct two docks, one of which is a combination dock/ barge landing, and a temporary barge landing to provide access to Great St. James Island. There is currently a small pile-supported dock located within Shallow Bay on the north side of the island. The bay is very shallow and vessels accessing the dock have damaged the shallow seagrass beds within the bay. At one time, there had been a concrete bulkhead at the shoreline with a small floating dock. The previous owner submitted an application for the existing dock which was approved by DPNR's Division of Coastal 2 EFTA00802625 Zone Management, but was not approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers due to objections by National Marine Fisheries because of the shallowness of the bay. The dock was constructed by the previous owner despite not receiving the federal permit and notices were issued by the USACE requesting the removal of the unpermitted structure. The dock however was never removed. The applicant, understands the issues with the existing dock and is proposing to remove the dock as soon as another dock is constructed and usable. A detailed study was done around the entire island to determine suitable locations for dock location. All ESA listed corals were located and docks and barge landings were designed to avoid these corals. A temporary barge landing is being proposed on the northwestern facing beach. This site is to the west of the salt pond and the associated wetlands. This a shoreline ramp which is 25 feet (ft) wide and 40ft in length extends to the Mean Water Line. The landing is free of both coral and seagrass colonization. The landing is excellent for short term transfer of material or equipment. The site is well protected from normal wave action but is periodically impacted by wave action from ferries which travel through current cut between Great St. James and St. Thomas. The wakes from these vessels make it an unattractive site for mooring a barge for any length of time at the site. This landing can be quickly constructed and utilized while the combination dock and barge landing on the southeastern side of the island is constructed. The western dock is proposed on the northern end of Christmas Cove. Historically there was a dock in this location and there are still old concrete piles lying in the shallows of this site. The proposed dock will be 10ft in width and 195ft in length extending 187ft from mean low water (MLW) and I 93ft from mean high water (MHW). The dock extends beyond the nearshore hardbottom to a depth of 15ft out in the uncolonized sand to allow for safe dockage for deeper vessels. The southern dock is located off the point closest to Little St. James. The dock is "L" shaped and is 20ft wide (to allow for barge landing) and 150ft in length extending 141ft from MLW and I48ft from MHW, the "L" then turns east and extends 100ft by 20ft. A wave attenuating/reef creating system is proposed beneath the dock which will allow for more protected docking inside the dock when seas from the south are rough. The dock has 9ft of water depth of the southern end and 7ft to 8ft on the inside of the "L". The dock has been designed so that barges can approach and land on the end of the dock while vessels can dock along the "L". 4.00 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES SOUGHT BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT Great St. Jim, LLC is proposing to construct a temporary barge landing and an access dock on the western side of the island to be used for worker and guest access to the island 3 EFTA00802626 and a combination barge landing/dock on the southeast side of the island on the point closest to Little St. James. The existing dock in Shallow Bay will be removed as soon as one of the docks is functional. 5.0 SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ACTIVITY Great St. Jim, LLC is seeking to construct two docks, one of which is a combination dock/barge landing, and a temporary barge landing to provide access to Great St. James Island. A detailed study was done around the entire island to determine suitable locations for the dock locations and the sites with the least environmental impact were chosen. A temporary barge landing is being proposed on the northwestern facing beach. This site is to the west of the salt pond and the associated wetlands. This a shoreline ramp which is 25 feet (ft) wide and 40ft in length extends to the Mean Water Line. Two bollards will be placed to either side of the ramp and two moorings will be installed 75ft offshore on either side of the ramp in just over 7ft of water depth. The mooring will be installed using helix anchors and will use floating lines will be used to avoid seafloor disturbance when the moorings are not in use. The landing is free of both coral and seagrass colonization. The landing is excellent for short term pick up and drop off of material or equipment. The site is well protected from normal wave action but is periodically impacted by wave action from ferries which travel through current cut between Great St. James and St. Thomas. The wakes from these vessels make it an unattractive site for mooring a barge for any length of time at the site. This landing can be quickly constructed and utilized while the combination dock and barge landing on the southeastern side of the island is constructed. The western dock is proposed on the northern end of Christmas Cove. Historically there was a dock in this location and there are still old concrete piles lying in the shallows of this site. The proposed dock will be 10ft in width and 195ft in length extending 187ft from mean low water (MLW) and I93ft from mean high water (MHW). The dock will connect to an access slab 12ft long and 2' thick. All the ESA listed coral species within the area were located and the dock footprint avoids all ESA listed species. The dock extends beyond the nearshore hardbottom to a depth of 15ft out in the uncolonized sand to allow for safe dockage for deeper vessels. The southern dock is located off the point closest to Little St. James. Again, all of the ESA corals were located and the dock was designed to avoid these corals. The dock is shaped and is 20ft wide (to allow for barge landing) and 150ft in length extending 141ft from MLW and 148ft from MHW, the "L" then turns east and extends 100ft by 20ft. A wave attenuating/reef creating system is proposed beneath the dock which will allow for more protected docking inside the dock when seas from the south are rough. The dock has 9ft of water depth of the southern end and 7ft to 8ft on the inside of the 4 EFTA00802627 "L". The dock has been designed so that barges can approach and land on the end of the dock while vessels can dock along the "L". 5.0Ia Purpose of Project The purpose of this application is to provide access to the island of Great St. James. Great St. Jim, LLC is proposing to construct a temporary barge landing to be used during the construction of the other docks, an access dock on the western side of the island to be used for worker and guest access to the island, and a combination barge landing/dock on the southeast side of the island on the point closest to Little St. James. The existing dock in Shallow Bay will be removed as soon as one of the docks is functional. 5.01b Presence and Location of any Critical Areas and Possible Trouble Spots The island of Great St. James is within the Vessup Bay/ East End Red Hook Area of Particular Concern (APC) (Figure 5.01.1). The Vessup Bay/Red Hook APC is located on the eastern end of St. Thomas and includes Nazareth, Muller, Vessup, Red Hook, Great Bay, Cowpet Bay, Cabrita, Beck and Water Point, Great St. James, Little St, J, and Dog Island. Figure 5.01.1 Areas of Particular Conem (STEER (2011) St. Thomas East End Reserve Management Plan. St. Thomas, USVI. 5 EFTA00802628 The island also lies within the St. Thomas East End Reverse (STEER). STEER was developed to help protect coastal resources including seagrass beds and coral reef communities. The island of Great St. James is in area C of the reserve and is referred to as St. James (Figure 5.01.2). Se Th The UvIna Omens Hal (2001) Sal ter* pftgewm Salrack assay S ca-w. en. 011•8 *ran an tadredt Omit nen II snowing <- Wars Mal a paalallta SOWSnotala Spa Sri cove, *WIN Mais l Ws algal ow& Mean Se/ SM. * Wean nal US at Safi Rune Seal UMW aatensfas Sndol est I I enewans Natural Resource Inventory SI Thomas East End Ramon Cannunic December 4. 2008 Raw Cadi "or Mean Wawa Gay Mentnena Mace. P Raab Mane linen* A len thingame Lagoon Oa Cr Cay Manarowl Uwe sow. ewes CIC St into hand cay sn'utAwsl SOY Sal Kest Tuel Gland laspore CORISS PSI Mil Peal Cli ?--IS "a".Vegenseen Ca now a▪ s,. 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St. Thomas, USVI. 6 EFTA00802629 The regulations for the St. James are as follows: St. lames Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary Subchapter 96, Section 96-3 Prohibited Activities within the St. James MRWS: • It is unlawful to remove any marine or other wildlife without a permit or specific authorization from the Commissioner Subchapter Permitted Activities within the St. James MRWS: 96, Section 964 Acts permitted, provided a permit is first obtained from the Commissioner: • Scientific collecting in support of and for use in a research project with an approved protocol • The use of castnet with a minimum square mesh size of X inch to capture baldish (fry) within 50 feet of the shoreline, except for Cow and Calf rocks • Fishing with hook and line The marine habitats around Great St. James have abundant coral and seagrass resources. There are numerous ESA listed corals species near the proposed dock locations. Acropora palmata, Acropora. cervicornis, Orbicella amzularis, Orbicella franksi and Orbicella faveolata as well as Dendrogyra cylindrus are found off all the beach from which the proposed docks and barge landings are planned. At the northern temporary barge landing site, these corals are located primarily to the west in an area of coral boulders and coral rubble. However, there are several small A. palmata and several 0. ammlans located on the shoreline cobble which extends out to a depth of 6.5ft. The presence of these species as well as several non-ESA listed Porites astreoides has dictated the location of the ramp. The proposed temporary barge landing position avoids all coral and seagrass resources. Location of the western dock has a cobble beach between two areas of emergent bedrock and boulders. A. palmata occur on the emergent bedrock to the north. Offshore the seafloor quickly gives way to exposed pavement. There is a long linear depression right offshore and an old piling lies within this area. The fractured pavement then extends to approximately 11.5ft of depth over the next 100ft heading offshore. The area has some widely-scattered boulders and patchy coral colonization. There are scattered ESA corals including Orbicella and Dendrogyra. During the first survey, there was a very large A. pabnata colony immediately seaward of where the old piling lay near shore. However, upon the next visit by the island it was noted that an old boat was tied nearshore apparently attached to the old piling. During a dive, several weeks later it was noted that the boat was gone and the large A. cervicornis had been badly broken. The location of all the ESA species has dictated the location of the dock. Approximately 75 corals will require relocation to minimize impact but no listed corals will need relocation. 7 EFTA00802630 The southern dock also extends from a cobble beach which gives way to rock pavement and has emergent bedrock and boulders on either side of the beach. There are Acropora colonies to the east and farther to the south on the bedrock and boulders. There are Orbicella and Dendrogyra within the embayment and their locations have dictated the location of the dock. The dock avoids all ESA listed corals but will require the relocation of approximately 75 corals. This southern dock will include a combination wave attenuator and reef building system. A mitigation plan has been prepared and is found in Appendix B. Because of the rock occurring in the area, some of the pilings may require socketing and if this is required special water quality measures will be taken. If at all possible a vibra- hammer will be used to drive the piles. A water quality monitoring program has been proposed and the plan is found in Appendix C. The area is known habitat to protect sea turtles and marine mammals and as such NOAA's Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Construction Conditions will be followed as well as NOAA's Vessel Strike Avoidance Measures and Reporting for Mariners. The property contains 6 salt ponds. The wetland around the salt ponds have been delineated and the delineations were approved by the U.S. ACOE during a previous application for development of the island. This delineation is more than 5 years old, but no wetland disturbance will occur as a result of this project. The island is known to be habitat to the St. Thomas Tree Boa that is a listed rare and endangered species. The boa as well as another species of snake have been seen during the field studies. There will be special corridors and preservation areas set aside on the island for these species. The access ways to the western and southern docks already exist, but the branch that will need to be developed to the temporary barge landing will be cleared by hand to limit impacts to the tree boas. A tree boa mitigation plan is found in Appendix D. 5.0Ic Method of Construction The temporary barge ramp will be the first feature constructed. The landing slab will be framed and poured from shore and the bollards will be installed near the shoreline. The cobble will be excavated with a small machine and silt fencing will be placed seaward off all excavation prior to any work. Divers utilizing a small boat will install the offshore moorings. The western and southern docks will both be constructed from a barge. A vibratory hammer will be used to drive all the piles if the hardness of the rock allows. If the rock proves to be too hard, the piles will be socketed, placed, and grouted in. All corals will be transplanted out of the footprint and area of impact prior to the start of construction and all turbidity control will be installed prior to any in-water work that day. If socketing is 8 EFTA00802631 required, seafloor length curtains will be used and monitored and not removed until water quality within the curtains has fallen to acceptable limits. All corals within the curtain limits will be removed to prevent damage by settling sediments. Once the pilings have been placed, re-enforcing steel will be placed and concrete poured. Turbidity controls will be installed and water quality monitoring will occur during all concrete pouring. Once the piles are completed the pile caps and decking will be placed. Access slabs will be constructed from shore and silt fencing will be placed seaward of all excavations. 5.0Id Provisions to Limit Site Disturbance The dock locations have been located to minimize impact on the marine environment by avoiding all ESA listed corals and seagrass beds. Corals which cannot be avoided will be relocated out of the footprint and potential area of impact and turbidity control and water quality monitoring will be implemented. The branch of the road to the temporary barge landing will be first cleared by hand to minimize impact to the VI Tree Boa. A Tree Boa protection plan is found in Appendix D. 5.00e Sedimentation Control Methods to be Implemented. Silt fencing will be placed seaward of all upland excavation and construction. Turbidity barriers will be installed around all areas of in-work, including pile driving and concrete pouring overwater. If pile socketing is required two rows of turbidity barriers will be installed and these curtains will be seafloor length. These curtains will be maintained until the interior water quality has fallen to acceptable levels. 5.00f Schedule for Construction Activities and Implementation of Sediment Control Measures Silt fencing will be installed prior to any upland excavation and maintained throughout construction. All construction will be occurring in cobble areas without vegetation, so fencing will be maintained until such time no exposed soil is within the area. Silt fencing will be installed during the new access road clearing and maintained until such time the roadway is stabilized. Turbidity barriers will be installed before any in-water work and maintained until interior water quality is within acceptable levels. Double turbidity barriers will be required if pile socketing is required. 5.00g Maintenance of Sediment and Siltation Control Measures All silt fencing and turbidity bathers will be inspected and maintained through the construction period. Silt fencing will be inspected daily even when no construction is in 9 EFTA00802632 progress (over weekends/holidays). Turbidity bathers will be monitored throughout the day and will be repaired and adjusted as necessary as part of the water quality monitoring plan. Curtains will be maintained throughout the day and removed or secured as necessary when no in-water work is ongoing. 5.02 EXHIBITS AND DRAWINGS Drawing Page Proposed Temporary Barge Landing 11 Western Access 12 Southern Access Dock/Barge Access 13 10 EFTA00802633 ...lot seas a- SAL 1 POND LIM! s 09.21 2016 A/MU VA Lfil1 WIC 411. 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Turbidity barriers moved/removed as necessary once interior water quality is acceptable 6. Placement of silt fencing 7. Excavation of footing 8. Framing of slab 9. Pouring of concrete 10. Removal silt fencing once all areas are stabilized • Western Dock II. Placement of turbidity barriers 12. Placement of piles/vibra-hammer or socketing 13. Placement of re-enforcing steel and pouring of concrete 14. Placement of pile cabs and deck slabs 15. Turbidity barriers moved/removed as necessary once interior water quality is acceptable 16. Placement of silt fencing 17. Excavation of footing 18. Framing of slab 19. Pouring of concrete 20. Remove silt fencing once all areas are stabilized 14 EFTA00802637 6.00 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND PROBABLE PROJECT IMPACTS 6.01 Climate and Weather Prevailing Winds The Virgin Islands lie in the "Easterlies" or "Trade Winds" which traverse the southern part of the "Bermuda High" pressure area, thus the predominant winds are usually from the east-northeast and east (IRF, 1977). These trade winds vary seasonally (Figure 6.01.1) and are broadly divided into 4 seasonal modes: I) December to February; 2) March to May; 3) June to August; and 4) September to November. Below are the characteristics of these modes as taken from Marine Environments of the Virgin Islands Technical Supplement No. I (IRF, 1977). December - February During the winter the trade winds reach a maximum and blow