1. Cameron County Erosion Response Plan Public Forum #3 February 22, 2016
Peter Ravella, PAR Consulting
Steve Underwood, Applied Coastal Research & Engineering
Commissioners Courtroom
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Text questions:

2. ERP Process For 2016
Local Government Prepares ERP with Public Input Based on Shoreline Data provided by UT-BEG
Local Government Adopts the ERP
ERP is submitted to the GLO for State Review
Tex Reg Notice & 30-Day Public Comment Period
State Approval or Rejection by Administrative Rule
Final County Enactment through Beach-Dune Plan Revisions

3. Public Engagement Two of Three Public Workshops Complete
Public Workshop #1: October 28
Public Workshop #2: December 15
Public Workshop #3: February 22
Special Meetings Undertaken
SPI Real Estate Group December 10
ASBPA Chapter Meeting December 11
Landowner Meeting 1 January 12
Landowner Meeting 2 February 19
Target ERP Transmission Date: March 31

4. Upcoming Public Engagement & ERP Completion Schedule
Action
Date
Duration (Days)
Public Workshop #3
Feb 22
N/A
Draft ERP Released to County & GLO
Mar 11 7
GLO & County Clarifications
Draft ERP Released for Public Review
Mar 18
Close of Public Review Period
Mar 25
Draft ERP Revisions & Release of Final ERP
Mar 28 3
County Commissioner Action
Mar 31
Submission of ERP to GLO
Apr 8

5. Estimated GLO Review Process, Summer – Fall 2016
Action
Estimated
Date
Duration (Days)
Submission of ERP to GLO (Estimated)
Apr 8
GLO Comments & ERP Revisions
Apr - May 30
Proposed Rule to Accept or Reject
June 30
Public Comment Period
July 1-30
Final GLO Action by Administrative Rule
Sept - Oct 60

6. ERP Elements What’s in One of These Things?
E1 - A building setback line E2 - A prohibition on new construction seaward of the building set-back line. E3 - Narrow exemptions from the construction prohibition E4 - Stricter construction standards for exempt properties E5 - Procedures for preserve & enhancing public access E6 - Procedures for preserving, restoring, and enhancing critical sand dunes E7 - Criteria for voluntary acquisition of property seaward of the building setback line
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

7. Building Setback Line Why Create an SBL?
Protect future development from Catastrophic Risk of Shoreline Erosion
Reduce Public And Private Costs of Post-storm Recovery
Limit Property Damage And Loss of Life
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

8. North Carolina Outer Banks: This is what happens when you don’t anticipate shoreline change
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

9. Impact of Erosion on SPI
Lot
Position
# of Lots
Tax Assessed Value
Submerged
Lots 61
$280,839
Partially Submerged
106
$35.2M
On the Beach 92
$2.4M

10. Building Setback Line County Shoreline is Not Uniform
Zone 1 – Boca Chica
Site of Space X Launch site
Limited future development pressure
Areas of accretion, limited erosion areas
Zone 2 – Northern SPI City Limit to End of PR 100
Most Likely to develop - Road & Utilities in place
Erosion rates at 10 to 12 feet per year
Zone 3 – End of Road to County line
Unlikely Near-term development – No road or utilities
Erosion rates 15 to 20 feet per year
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

11. Zones 2 & 3 – Not Uniform
Wide Almost Dune-less Stretches

12. ZONE 3 – Shear Scarp of Eroding Primary Dunes (About Mile Marker 14)

13. Building Set-Back Line Calculating a Setback
ZONE 2: Northern City Limit to End of PR 100
Planning period: 30 Years
Average Annual Erosion Rate: 10 to 12 feet/year
Setback Baseline: Mean High Tide Line (MHT)
Setback Calculation: Erosion rate x Planning Period
Example: 30 years x 11 ft/year = 330 foot SBL
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

14. Building Set-Back Line Addressing Uncertainties
Setback Baseline Issues (MHT, MLT, LOV)
All the SBL Baselines Fluctuate
Fluctuation Creates Uncertainty in SBL
Addressing SBL Uncertainty in the ERP
Avoid Permit-by-Permit SBL Determinations
Seek Consistency and Equity in SBL
Create SBL “Lifespan”
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

15. Building Set-Back Line Two Cornerstones for Success
Relocate PR 100
The SBL Moves Development Landward
PR 100 location impinges on developable space
Relocation of PR 100 is recommended
Develop & Implement a Shoreline Response Plan
Implement Beach Nourishment & Sand Management/Retention Strategies to reduce erosion rate
Establish consistent, wide, healthy dunes seaward of development
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

16. E1 The Shores Setback
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

17. Construction Prohibited Seaward of the Building Setback Line
The ERP will prohibit construction of all habitable structures seaward of the Setback Line
Exemptions for Allowed Structures Seaward of Setback Line -- Walkovers and Similar Amenities
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

18. Exemptions & Stricter Construction Standards for Exempt Properties
No Exemptions Are Included so No Stricter Building Standards are Necessary
Because no Habitable Structures will be Seaward of SBL, Stricter Construction Standards would not be developed seaward of the Setback Line
Improved construction standards may apply to walkovers and related amenities
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

19. Procedures for Preserve & Enhancing Public Access
Zone 1 - Boca Chica
No Change (Vehicle access)
Zone 2 – SPI City Limit to The End of PR 100
Transition to a Pedestrian Beach
Requires Significant New Off-Beach Parking
Zone 3 – PR 100 end to County Line
No change (Vehicle access)
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

20. Preserve & Enhancing Public Access
ERP Element #5
Preserve & Enhancing Public Access
Acquire New Access Ways
Spaced ½ to ¾ mile
88 – 100 Off-Beach Parking Spaces per access
Create seaward dune & add walkovers
Phased Implementation- convert to pedestrian beach as access are acquired and improved
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

21. Preserving, Restoring & Enhancing Critical Sand Dunes
Wide Healthy Dunes Seaward of the Setback Line are Critical and a Foundation of the ERP
Existing Dunes Seaward of the Setback line will be Preserved and Enhanced
Existing Dunes Landward of Setback Line will be relocated seaward
In areas where Dunes are absent or Fragmented, Dune Restoration will be undertaken
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

22. Preserving, Restoring & Enhancing Critical Sand Dunes
ERP Will Specify Basic Dune Plan and Specifications
Dune height: At least 75% of Base Flood Elevation (BFE)
Dune Width: Varies between 100 to 250 feet
Dune Volume per Foot: ******** 50 to 80 cubic yards
Dune Plants: Native vegetation, 6 to 12 inches on center
Irrigation: Yes, if possible, with grey water reclamation
Dune Permitting: Master Plan Permit or Permit by Rule
Coordinated and phased implementation through County
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

23. Criteria for Voluntary Acquisition of Property Seaward of the Building Setback Line
Establish Acquisition Criteria
Acquisition By:
Donation
Purchase
Transfer of Development Rights
Funding Options
NFWF (Federal grant funds)
Restore Act
FEMA HMGP
Local Special District Taxes (PID)
Other TBD
Text Questions to (512) Project website: cameroncountyerp.com

24. Expected Outcome A Plan to Stabilize or Counter High Erosion Rates
Beach Nourishment
Sand Retention Strategies
Wide, Healthy Dunes to Protect Future Development
Vehicle Access Limitations?
Off-Beach about ½ to ¾ Mile increments
88 parking spaces per access point
Access
Possible Streamlined Permitting Landward of Setback Line

25. Thank You ERP Draft Release Date March 18, Tract the Draft and comment through