Proposed Project
The SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) has received a critical area permit application from Kane Island Development Company LLC to install erosion control structures at 5 Cane Island Farm Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902 (R12301800000760000). The applicant has requested to install a total of 5,951 linear feet of riprap and one section of 490 linear feet of 8.5-foot-tall wooden bulkhead along the shoreline. The details of the project are as follows: Area A proposes a total of 1,385 linear feet (627 CY) of riprap. Area B proposes a total of 1,466 linear feet (633 CY) of riprap. Area C proposes a total of 514 linear feet (153 CY) of riprap and an 8.5-foot-tall, 490 linear feet (221 CY) section of wooden bulkhead. Area D proposes a total of 2,096 linear feet (699 CY) of rip rap.
Community Engagement
Public Hearing
SCDES BCM will hold an in-person public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Kane Island Development LLC project on Monday, September 22, 2025 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 will 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.
What to Expect
To ensure the Department gathers all presented information and has an opportunity to hear all comments, direct questioning during the open comment portion of the public hearing is not allowed.
The public notice for the proposed project will remain open until close of business October 6, 2025. Written comments will continue to be accepted through the public notice webpage until October 6, 2025. SCDES BCM's final permit decision will be made available on this webpage and by email or mail to everyone on the SCDES BCM’s mailing list who requested to be notified of the final Department decision.
Pre-Registration
If you plan to attend and participate in the public hearing, please complete the registration form prior to September 22, 2025.
Submit a Comment
If you would like to submit a comment regarding this critical area permit application, please click here.
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.