Sandy Beach Apts History
 
The inappropriate and destructive construction of the Sandy Beach Apartment that is impacting the neighborhood, beach access, and beach ecology.
 

   


Don't let poorly-planned development destroy this paradise. Eric Borkowski
March 2004 - Permits received without legally required public input.
October 2004 - Adjacent quebrada. Note its natural condition.
March 2004 - Property within the maritime zone is cleared.
October 2004 - Adjacent quebrada. Note its natural condition.
Nov. 12, 2004 - High tide and a moderate swell run up to the property.
Nov. 12, 2004 - Waves surge up and inundate the quebrada.
Nov. 12, 2004 - Note the erosion along the beach in front of the property.
Nov. 2004 - DRNA temporary halts construction, but it soon begins again.
May 1, 2005 - A giant Leatherback turtle nests on Sandy Beach.
May 1, 2005 - Note the enormous size of the turtle tracks.
May 1, 2005 - The turtle nesting site is very close to the project.
May 1, 2005 - Turtles nesting is prevented by bright lights and seawalls.
Aug. 3, 2005 - The natural state of quebrada running to the ocean.
Aug. 3, 2005 -Construction of the massive structure continues.
Nov. 4, 2005 - Alteration of the quebrada begins. A violation of our agreement.
Nov. 4, 2005 - Digging directly in the quebrada.
Nov. 13, 2005 - Alteration of the quebrada done with out the required permits.
Nov. 13, 2005 - Alteration of the quebrada is a violation of the Clean Water Act
Nov. 13, 2005 - Construction of the gabion wall begins.
Nov. 13, 2005 - Note the fill in the creek as construction continues.
Nov.13, 2005 - Major alteration and fill of the quebrada.
Nov. 13, 2005 - Fill being placed on the beach below the high tide mark.
Nov. 2005 - This fill will create sedimentation and impact the ocean ecosystem.
Nov. 13, 2005 - Another view of fill being placed below the high tide line.
Nov 20, 2005 - A massive structure built too close to the beach and quebrada.
Nov. 20, 2005 - The gabion wall stacked against fill. Will the wall fail?
Nov 20, 2005 More alteration of the quebrada.
Nov 20, 2005 - More construction with the foundation of the building exposed.
Nov. 20, 2005 - A massive gabion wall and structure - not what Puntas needs.
November 20, 2005 - This massive structure the character of the neighborhood.
Nov 27, 2005 - Another perspective of the destruction of the natural quebrada.
Nov. 27, 2005 - More fill placed on the beach where it will wash into the sea.
Nov. 27, 2005 - More fill placed on the beach where it will wash into the sea.
Nov. 27, 2005 - Salty ocean water will corrode this gabion wall making it fail.
Jan. 19, 2006 - Rincón gets a good swell and waves run up along the gabion wall.
Jan. 19, 2006 - One good swell and the "sand" in front of Sandy Beach Apt.s erod
Balneario - March 2005 - Sea water destroyed this gabion wall.