Proposed Project
The SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) received a critical area permit application (HQP-HA96-0NPG4) from Kane Island Development Company, LLC to construct a community dock and boat ramp at 5 Cane Island Farm Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902 (R123 018 000 0076 0000). The proposed community dock will consist of a 6' x 96' walkway with handrails leading to a 39' x 41' fixed pierhead. A 25' x 35' portion of the pierhead will be covered by a roof. On the ebb side of the walkway, there will be a 9.5' x 17' gangway platform with a 5' x 65' gangway leading to a 10' x 125' floating dock. At the base of the gangway there will be a 10' x 10' gangway landing float. On the floodside of the floating dock there will be a covered 3' x 8' fishing cleaning station. Water and electricity will be supplied to the dock. On the ebb side of the proposed community dock, the applicant proposes a 17' x 128' concrete boat ramp with 113 cubic yards of riprap around the ramp for erosion control. The purpose of the community dock and boat ramp is to serve the residents of Kane Island. (Note: The courtesy dock parallel to the proposed boat ramp has been removed from the proposal by the applicant since it was originally placed on public notice and is no longer part of the proposed project.)
Community Engagement
Public Hearing
SCDES BCM has scheduled an in-person public hearing on the proposed Kane Island Development, LLC project on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The public hearing will be held at Beaufort City Hall located at 1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902.
During the public hearing, SCDES BCM staff will provide a brief summary of the proposed application and accept verbal comments for the record to be considered prior to making a final decision. This hearing is designed so that SCDES BCM staff can gather comments as to the merits of the project and consider all information when making a decision based on the Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act, Department regulations, and policies.
Pre-Registration
Anyone who plans to attend and/or participate in the public hearing can complete the registration form prior to October 28, 2026.
Submit a Comment
Public comments regarding the proposed project can be submitted via the public notice.
What to Expect
SCDES BCM's final permit decision will be made available by email or mail to everyone on the SCDES BCM’s mailing list who requested to be notified of the final Department decision.
Contact Information
For technical information regarding the critical area permit application, please contact McKensie Myers at (843) 473-6199 or mckensie.myers@des.sc.gov.