Kings Pointe HOA permitted to replace community pier at 119 North Pointe Drive

The James City County Wetlands Board on March 12 approved a wetlands permit allowing Kings Pointe Club, Inc. to replace an existing community dock at 119 North Pointe Drive with a 5-by-150-foot floating dock and a 10-by-20-foot deck within the same footprint.

Staff watershed planner Emily Grogan told the board that because the parcel is owned by Kings Pointe Club, Inc., the project must be heard by the board and that staff “has reviewed this application and recommends approval of the application as presented.”

The project would replace the existing dock in the same footprint and keep the existing boat ramp, Grogan said. She outlined standard conditions: the applicant must obtain required federal, state and local permits; development in the specified flood hazard area must comply with Article 6, Division 3 (flood plain area) of the James City County zoning ordinances; and the wetlands permit would expire March 12, 2028, unless construction has begun or the applicant requests an extension by Jan. 29, 2028.

Mike Johnson, a Kings Pointe resident and HOA member who helped prepare the application, told the board he would “be glad to answer any questions you have.” Catherine Haynes, who identified herself as a resident, said there was “a lot of support for the project” and that co‑applicant Scott Lerber (co‑president) was present in support.

After a brief board discussion and no public opposition, the board moved to adopt the resolution to permit wetlands board case WJPA-24-0030 at 119 North Pointe Drive. The motion passed 4–0.

The approval includes the staff-recommended conditions and the permit expiration date; the board did not add additional mitigation conditions beyond those listed by staff.