Trustees approve 660‑ft breakwater replacement and coastal‑bluff cleanup permit

McClain Associates presented plans to replace approximately 660 linear feet of steel breakwater in 3 Mile Harbor with epoxy‑coated steel sheets and to raise the structure about 12 inches. The trustees voted to approve the in‑place, like‑for‑like replacement with standard conditions.

The board also considered a cleanup and permit close‑out at a Kings Point Road coastal bluff after a previous, failed revetment attempt. Counsel for the applicant, Chris Carrillo, said the present owner wants to remove unauthorized rocks, fencing and other non‑permitted materials and close out the earlier trustee permit. Trustees approved an expedited cleanup to be completed within a short window of beach access (noted as before March 31) with access limited to the beach; conditions include coordination on sand supply to restore the toe if needed.

Both approvals were passed by motion and second; trustees asked that standard permitting conditions and notifications be observed.