Inspectors find bulkhead deterioration in Captain’s Cove; letters sent to lot owners
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Board members reported inspections in Captain’s Cove showing some bulkheads leaking sand into canals; staff said letters were sent and repairs may require either minor fixes or full replacement, with wetlands involvement if vegetated impacts occur.
Board members reported that a recent inspection of bulkheads and canals in Captain’s Cove found some bulkheads allowing soil and sand to leak into canals and that county staff have sent letters to affected lot owners.
A board member said he believed roughly 10–15 letters had been sent (he described this only as a guess). County staff said inspection showed varying severity: some sites may only require minor repair while others could need full replacement that would extend channelward. Wetlands Board staff noted that the county does not routinely manage residential bulkhead repairs but would become involved if repair work impacts vegetated or non-vegetated wetlands.
Board members recommended that owners obtain proper property documentation and that staff be prepared to answer incoming calls from residents seeking guidance about permitted repair options. No formal action or motion was taken; the item was presented as an informational update.