The issues include a large new ocean breach after Ian and an overwash area just north of Marineland that flowed between homes just off A1A.
One of the areas hit hardest is Summer Haven. It’s an area locals know well where ocean water has pushed underneath some homes and toward the Matanzas River on the other side.
St. Johns County Commission Chair Henry Dean has been doing environmental work in the state for 40 years. INTERA-GEC will evaluate potential solutions, from sea walls to dune restoration and geo-tube dunes to a retreat, which would mean abandoning shoreline development along Summer Haven. Each of the potential solutions will be assessed for public benefits, the extent of property protection, constructability and cost. The company plans to incorporate public comment and hold at least one town hall meeting during the study.
Dean said a voluntary buyout of about 10 of the most vulnerable homes may be the best way forward — for now.
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