GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES



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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES

4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted

Suite 300, 24 Floor St. Croix, VI 00840

St. Thomas, Vi 00802 (340) 773-1082

(340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov

Office of the Commissioner RCVUD SEN. PRESIDENT



AUG 27°25 pM3:35

August 19, 2025



The Honorable Milton E. Potter

President

36" Legislature of the Virgin Islands



via email: mpotter@legviorg



Dear Senate President Potter:



This correspondence is to certify that I have reviewed the request being proposed by the

Honorable Albert Bryan Jr. on behalf of the Summers End Group (SEG) for the St. John Marina

permitted under Consolidated Major Coastal Zone Management Permit No. CZJ-03-14(L) and

CZJ-04-14(W). The changes proposed are a reduction in the footprint of the marina by ~5800

ft2, which corresponds to a reduction in slips by 31 to 115. The request also includes the

installation of mangler islands as mitigation for the impacts to the benthic habitat within the

vicinity of the marina.



I have confirmed that SEG has been in consultation with the US Army Corps of Engineers for

a number of years on this project, trying to align the proposed development with the

surrounding environment. The removal of slips and reduction in the footprint of the marina

results in an overall reduction in impact by the development. In addition, the proposed

mitigation for the installation of mangler islands creates no negative impact on the

surrounding area.



As the proposed change does not substantially alter the scope, nature or characteristics of the

approved permit, the changes meet the criteria for modification as prescribed by the Coastal

Zone Management rules and regulations. Moreover, as SEG has been in consultation with the

US Army Corps of Engineers, responding to requests for information and making changes to

the footprint, they have been working towards obtaining the federal permit to undertake

development in the trustlands, as is required pursuant to 12 VIC § 910(g). Having an active

file with the Corps provides justification for an extension being granted.



Should you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me.



Sincerely,