|
GUIDELINES FOR
SHORELINE PERMITTING |
|
|
|
|
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
Corporate Real Estate
1296 South Tallassee Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
256-825-0053 or 205-257-2810
205-257-2811 (Fax) |
MARTIN, YATES & THURLOW CONTRACTORS:
Charles Reames, Buddy Payne,
Chris Carleton
256-825-0053 or 205-257-2810
(Office) |
|
|
|
|
WILLIAM A. EDGE, REGIONAL
COORDINATOR
256-825-0053 or 205-257-2810 (Office) |
FOR RESERVOIR INFORMATION:
1-800-LAKES11 (1-800-525-3711) |
|
|
|
|
LEE TOWNSEND, REAL ESTATE
SPECIALIST
256-825-0053 or 205-257-2810 (Office) |
|
|
|
|
This is a set of general guidelines for any and
all construction activities within the boundaries of the above stated
Reservoirs. These guidelines do not attempt to address every specific
situation that may exist on a reservoir, but are provided as "general
guidelines" to assist you in your decision to build. |
|
|
|
All activity within the boundaries of the Martin,
Yates and Thurlow hydroelectric reservoirs must be pre- approved and
permitted by Alabama Power Company. Alabama Power Company Owns the pool
property of these reservoirs and in some areas has additional property
rights along the shoreline. |
|
|
|
FULL POOL (SUMMER) LEVELS FOR |
MARTIN |
490' MARTIN DATUM |
|
|
YATES |
344' ABOVE MSL (mean sea
level) |
|
|
THURLOW |
288' ABOVE MSL |
|
|
|
Please contact the office prior
to the beginning of "any" construction within the project boundaries of
the reservoirs. A representative of Alabama Power Company will be
available to meet with you at the site to discuss and review your proposed
work. When you contact Alabama Power Company to set up an appointment for
a site visit, please provide general directions to your property and a
phone number where you may be contacted. |
|
|
|
PERMITS WILL NOT BE APPROVED AND/OR
CONSTRUCTION WILL NOT BE ALLOWED WITHOUT A FULLY APPROVED PERMIT AND ALL
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. (Signed permit, deed copy, signed sketch, signed
guidelines etc.) |
|
|
|
Sketches must show all existing
facilities with their dimensions and locations as well as the proposed
locations (with dimensions) of all new facilities. All sketches must be
submitted on 8.5x11 standard paper. They must show the locations of all
proposed constructions and the proximity to the shoreline and property
lines. For seawall constructions, sketches must show distance from full
pool shoreline. Sketches for piers, boathouses. Ramps, boat slips, etc.
are to show size, length, width and if with a roof, height and dimension
of roof. Specify type of materials to be used. Your sketch must be signed.
|
| |
|
Lots with less than 100 linear
feet of shoreline maybe restricted or may not be eligible for structures
within the power pool area of the reservoir |
|
|
|
Any and all lake front property
construction (piers, ramps, boathouses, boat slips, etc.) should be set a
minimum of 15 feet from your property line. This separation should be
maintained for a reasonable distance within the lake area. This distance
will be determined by Alabama Power Company on a case by case basis.
Pavilions, gazebos or any other appurtenant structure "cannot" be enclosed
or walled except that screening may be used for the exterior walls of said
structure. No satellite dishes or similar structures may be placed below
the normal high water level of any reservoir. No garbage or foreign
materials (remnants of building material, old appliances, tires, etc.) are
to be placed below the high water level of any reservoir. In a narrow
slough, no structure can extend over 1 /3 way across the slough. |
| |
|
PIERS: Should not exceed
50' in length, should not exceed 420 sq. feet. Piers 4 ft. and less in
width are considered walkways and will be included in length, but will not
be included in the square footage guideline. |
|
|
|
FLOATING DOCK(S):
Floating dock(s) attached to a stationary pier should not exceed 12 feet
beyond the stationary pier and no more than 290 square feet. If the
floating dock is to be built with a walkway instead of a stationary pier,
the dimensions will fall under the stationary pier category. Must use
approved polystyrene. Certain restrictions may apply according to
seasonable water levels. |
| |
|
BOATHOUSES/WETSLIPS/BOATSLIPS:
Should not exceed 800 sq. feet. Must be open and cannot be walled or
enclosed on at least three exterior sides; one exterior side may be walled
for the placement/construction of an approved storage area. Sketch should
show if covered (roofed), and dimensions. Non reflective materials must be
used. No habitable fixtures are allowed in boathouses. No habitable
structures may be constructed on ground lying within the pool and/or water
storage and easements of these reservoirs. Wet slips are uncovered boat
storage attached to a pier or a walkway. Boat slips are constructed by
excavating into the shoreline and covering the excavated area with a
boathouse structure. There are specific requirements you must discuss with
Alabama Power Company concerning this type of construction prior to
commencing any work. |
| |
|
** With regard to the
construction of and remodeling of floating structures, flotation shall be
encased or closed cell (extruded) expanded polystyrene of good quality and
manufactured for marine use which will not become waterlogged or sink when
punctured. All beaded foam material being replaced shall be removed from
the reservoir and properly disposed of. |
| |
|
BOAT RAMPS: Boat
ramps should not exceed twenty (20) feet in width and may only extend into
the lake a reasonable distance from the shoreline. Length and width will
be determined by Alabama Power Company depending on location. |
|
|
|
SEAWALLS: Seawalls are to
be constructed as close to existing shoreline as possible. The source and
kind of backfill must be approved by Alabama Power Company. Backfill must
not exceed 1 cubic yard per running foot. Backfill only to the
contour of the natural slope of the property. No debris or foreign
materials to be used as backfill. No new creosote products may be used.
Rip Rap (4 to 8 inch diameter rocks) must be placed at the base of the
seawall. |
| |
|
DREDGING: Dredging
material from the lakebed must be approved by Alabama Power Company prior
to the removal of "any" material. Applications for the activity will be
review on a case by case basis. |
|
|
|
Alabama Power Company cooperates
with developers on these reservoirs and encourages compliance with
covenants and/or other regulatory/design schemes put in place by the
developers in order to encourage best practices for shoreline management
within the developments. It is your responsibility to obtain the necessary
architectural board approvals, if such approval is a requirement prior to
construction. |
| |
|
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS TO THESE GUIDELINES AT ANY
TIME AND AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION. |
|
|
|
These general guidelines are
implemented by Alabama Power Company to allow it to provide for orderly
and
reasonable shoreline management of these reservoirs, recognizing that
peculiarities in shorelines and property lines
exist on these reservoirs and may require flexibility on the part of
Alabama Power and/or landowners. |
|
|
|
**Lots purchased in Alabama Power
Company subdivisions are subject to a 30 foot easement |
|
|
|
**Roofs are not allowed on any
structures in Russell Lands, Inc. Subdivisions and/or other developments
with similar restrictions. |
|
|
|
Permittee Statement: I have
received, read, understand and agree to abide by these General Guidelines
for Shoreline Permitting. |
|
|
|
Signed:_________________________________________
|
Date: _______________________
|
|
Permittee:______________________________________ |
|
|
|
Revised October 2004 |
Equal
Housing Opportunity