4. Landscaping Mitigation Plan - Oyster Fishing Pier.pdf

This is a mitigation plan and joint permit application drawing for an Oyster Fishing Pier project located at 21209 Crumb Hill Road in Oyster, Virginia, prepared by MSA Engineers, Scientists, and Surveyors. The plan details a waterfront development project that includes a proposed fishing pier, concrete boat ramp, wood dock, and associated landscaping elements. The drawing indicates a waterway crossing of approximately 500 feet and includes specifications for a 100' RPA buffer zone, a laydown area of 525 square feet, and a work path of 428 square feet.

The mitigation planting plan specifies 953 square feet of landscaping with a ratio of 2.4 units per 400 square feet, resulting in 3 total units. The planting scheme includes 3 canopy trees, 6 understory plants, and 9 shrubs, featuring Hackberry, Sweetbay Magnolia, and High Tide Bush species. The plan notes that while planting locations and species may vary, all plantings must be native species and remain within the 100' buffer zone, with any variations requiring county approval. The drawing also details environmental impacts, including Spartina shade impact of 78 square feet and intertidal shading impact of 325 square feet.