On January 31, 2023, the City of Flagler Beach hosted a Flagler Beach Fishing Pier Design Public Town Hall. At the meeting, a representative from Moffatt & Nichol, the engineering design firm for the Pier, will presented on the design of the new Pier, and listened to the public’s input on the design.
Discussions regarding preliminary design criteria and permitting were presented during the meeting. Read on to see the key points that were made during the presentation.
Preliminary Design Criteria
• Concrete Piles, Cap and Stringers
• Timber Breakaway Deck Panels
• 25-ft Wide Pier Deck with a 20-ft x 32-ft T-Head
• ADA accessibility; 5% (1:20) slope to new deck elevation; ADA handrails
• Other features and amenities:
• Firewater system,
• Fish cleaning stations and trash receptacles
• Benches and shade structures,
• Lighting,
• And more!
Permitting
Environmental and Proprietary Authorizations
• USACE Permit
• FDEP Joint Coastal Permit, Sovereignty Submerged (State) Lands Lease Modification, FDEP State Lands Letter of Consent
Early Start – Design w/ Environmental Considerations
• Environmental Impact Minimization – beach/dune, turtle friendly lighting
• Beach Renourishment Project Coordination
• Agency Pre-application Meetings – confirm data needs, feasible approach
Permit Applications and Processing
• ESA Consultations – NMFS and USFWS
• Impact Avoidance/Minimization, Mitigation Plan
• Negotiate Permit Terms & Conditions
Permit Compliance during Construction
• T&E Species BMP’s & Monitoring during Construction – whale observer, coordination w/Flagler Turtle Patrol, etc.
• Water Quality – Turbidity Monitoring/Reports
Possible Operational Permit Conditions
• T&E Species Educational Signage
• Agreement w/FL Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator
• Annual Clean-up Events to remove trash/debris
Check back for more information regarding the building of the new pier as it becomes available.
