SW8010824_Current Permit_20011024

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
Wilmington Regional Office
October 24, 2001
Mr. Brian L. Strong, Resource Management Specialist
NC Division of Parks and Recreation
1615 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
Subject: EXEMPTION
Stormwater Project No. SW8 010824
Hammocks Beach State Park
Boat Ramp and Bulkhead Repairs
Dear Mr. Strong: Onslow County
' The Wilmington Regional Office received a copy of the CAMA Major Permit Application to replace
the existing boat ramp and repair the existing bulkhead on September 24, 2001. Staff review of the plans and
specifications has determined that the development activities proposed at this time will not pose a threat to
surface water quality from stormwater runoff. The Director has determined that projects that are reviewed and
approved by the Division as not posing a water quality threat from stormwater runoff should not be subject to
the stormwater management permitting requirements of 15A NCAC 2H.1000. By copy of this letter, we are
informing you that your project will not require a stormwater management permit.
If the subject project disturbs five acres or more and has a point source discharge of stormwater runoff,
then it is also subject to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater discharge
requirements. You are required to have anNPDES permit for stormwater discharge from proj ects meeting these
criteria. The stormwater rules require the Division to permit the common plan of development, therefore, any
future development on the property, regardless of whether a CA MA Major permit is also required, will require
a Stormwater Management Permit application and permit issuance from the Division of Water Quality prior
to any construction.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this matter please contact Ms.
Linda Lewis at [phone].
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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cc: Tere Barrett, DCM
Mitchell Parker, Onslow County Inspections
Doug Huggett, DCM
Wilmington Regional Office
Central Files
N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405 [phone] Fax [phone]
Customer Service
800-623-7748

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
I. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Division of P&R/Hammock's Beach State Park Visitor Center
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: On the mainland opposite Bogue Inlet in Onslow County, east of
Queens Creek on the west end of Swansboro, at the end of SR 1511.
Photo Index - 2000: 33-346, grid # K-20 1995: 33-424, grid # K-20
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2559600 Y: 395000 Rover # L052416A
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 5/24/01
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - cc: 8/13/01
Office -Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Onslow County
Land Classification From LUP - Limited Transition/Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PT, CS
(C) Water Dependent: Yes'
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Demo bldgs, ranger station, boat ramp, pier & dock,
bulkhead, new visitor's center and landing (under construction).
Planned - Boat ramp extension with temporary coffer dam and
permanent rock protection. Replacement bulkhead.
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
ran r. rr. nr
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other - High Ground
Shallow Bottom
3165 sf
1000 sf
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 4165
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The NC Division of Parks and Recreation proposes to replace and expand
their boat ramp, installing a coffer darn to pour the ramp, and placing rock around the perimeter of the
ramp for stabilization. The existing bulkhead will be replaced.

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC Division of Parks and Recreation/Hammock Beach State Park
Page 02
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
This project is a major modification to the previously issued permit, #16-99, authorizing the
renovation of the visitor's center and the construction of picnic facilities on Bear Island.
The project site is a 30.16 acre tract adjacent to Bogue Sound, on the mainland opposite Bogue
Inlet, east of Queen's Creek and west of Swansboro at the end of State Road 1511, in Onslow
County. This site serves as the education center and launching area for ferries to transport the
public to Bear Island. There is currently a ranger station serving dually as a visitor's center, a
picnic shelter, a bulkhead at the staging area with a pier and dock, and 3 demonstration buildings.
These facilities are serviced by a septic system and the Onslow County public water supply. A
new visitor's center is under construction at a different location on the property, to include
mooring facilities for the ferry vessels.
The Onslow County Land Use Plan classifies the area as Limited Transition, with all areas within
AEC's classified Conservation. The Division of Marine Fisheries has not designated the waters of
Bogue Sound in this area as Primary Nursery. The waters are open to the taking of shellfish for
consumption. The Division of Water Quality classifies the waters of Bogue Sound SA. There is
an Outstanding Resource Water classification to the sound at the project location, but it does not
extend close enough to the mainland at this location to effect the project.
While vegetation communities vary greatly within the 3 0 + acre tract, the area of the proposal is
currently vegetated with lawn grasses, has asphalt drives and turn -around areas, and is stabilized
with a timber bulkhead. There is no coastal marsh within the project area. The normal high
water line reaches the bulkhead at this location.
State Permit 16-94 was originally issued to this facility in 1994 for the excavation of Cow Creek;
it was later modified to allow for resurfacing and maintenance to existing visitor's center
amenities. State Permit #16-99 was subsequently issued for the renovation of the park facilities on
the mainland and on Bear Island.
The existing ranger station/visitor's center is to be converted into a second ranger residence upon
completion of the new facilities. The existing parking area will be utilized for overflow parking.
The existing docking facility will be used for maintenance of facility vessels. This facility is
intended for public use as the primary education center and access for Bear Island.
The proposal lies within the area of the existing boat launching/ferry docking facility. The
existing bulkhead on both sides of the ramp is to be replaced 2' from the original, for a total
length of 175' . The ramp is proposed for replacement and extension. Currently, the ramp
extends approximately 12' from the normal high water contour, causing trailers to sink into the
mud during launching. The proposal would extend the ramp for another 6'-7', keeping its current
width of 20' . The method of construction is to remove the existing ramp, grade and lay a gravel

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foundation, and pour fresh cement in place. In order to accomplish this, the engineer has
designed a coffer dam system to allow for de -watering the work area. The proposed coffer dam is
approximately 70' in length, and is to be installed around the 3 waterward sides of the proposed
ramp. After the ramp is in place and cured, the sheet pile coffer dam will be removed. At this
point, the applicant proposes to place rip rap rock around the perimeter of the finished ramp, 60',
for a width of 4', to prevent scouring of the ramp. The existing dock extending along the north
side of the ramp will be partially dismantled and reconstructed after construction of the bulkhead
and ramp. The rip rap at the westward end of the existing bulkhead will also be partially
displaced and replaced for bulkhead installation.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS:
As proposed, the ramp, bulkhead, coffer dam, and rock protection around the ramp will fill
± 1000 square feet of shallow bottom area. The bulkhead and ramp will fill ±3165 sf of high
ground. The coffer dam is a temporary disturbance. Assuming the structure is properly installed
and works as expected, turbidity concerns should be minimal. The bulkhead is consistent with
General Permit standards.
August 21, 2001 T. Barrett Morehead City

Form DC'M-NIF-1
AUG 1 5 2001
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all pplicants)
� or
b. City, town, community or landmark
Swansboro vacinitv
Name N. C. Division of Parks & Recreation
(Hammocks Beach State Park)
i ti `?SC
Au�lCPa� "�
Raleigh State NC
Zip 27699-1615 Day Phone [phone]i
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent.
Name Brian L. Strom
Address 1615 MSC
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27699-1615 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
c.
Project name Cf any) Emergancy Repairs: Boat
Ramp and Bulkhead
NOTE: pond: wiU be iss:ud in none of Lrnner(x), m-1/er
project ncme.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Ons lO
c. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1511
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes x No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creex., sound, pay) DV�l1G Lli1CL( l�LLCLI lJ GSI Gl
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or filling activities.
Repair boat ramp and bulkhead
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? existing
c. Will the project be for public, private or cornmercial
use? public
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. if more space is needed, please attach
additional pages. Repairs to the boat ramp
and bulkhead -are necessary due to undE
_ minina of the concrete ramp due to tic
action. Ramp is used to maintain Star
Park patrol boat.
Revised 03/95

Form DCM-MP-1 i D
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i m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
4. LAND AND WATER ANA— GEMS s septic system
CHARACTERISTICS COAMOREHEAD ;
a. Size of entire tract 925 ages n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down' and residential discharges.) None
C. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
anticipated
N`VVL 0-10,
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
N/A Onslow County Public water supply
e. Vegetation on tract N/A
f. Man-made features now on tract ' Boat ramp and
bulkhead 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land In addition to the completed application form, the
classification of the site? (Consult dw loci land use plan.) following items must be submitted:
x Conservation Transitional
Developed Community • A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
Rural ether other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
h. How is the tract zoned by local Qovernment? cling to -be the owner of said property, then
Not zoned forward'a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable from the owner to carry out the project.
zoning? x Yes No
(Anach zoning compliance cerrifieare, if applicable) ° An accurate, dated work plat (including plan ,,iew
and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been ink on an 8 1/2' by 11' white paper. (Refer to
done for the tract? Yes x No Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
If yes, by whom? detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes x No
T
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes x No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attach doattsenuvion, if armlabie)
Pkase note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if ar
adequate number of quality copies are provided b,
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers regarding that agency's -use of large:
drawings.) A site or location map is.a part of pla:
requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed tc
guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to tht

Form DCM-tile-i
AUG 1 L 2001
site. Include highway or s nd road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like. COASTAL MANAGEMI
• A Stormwater. Certification, if one is necessary
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
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6. CERTIFICATION AND PERINMSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
E. B. Palmer, Hammocks Beach Corp. I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
119 Sunnybrook Rd. Raleigh, NC 27610 grant permission to representatives of state and federal
919) 231-0625 review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
.Toe Valente permit application and follow-up monitoring of the
11 Wind Dance Lane Swansboro NC 28581project.
326-3377
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
CkNik Permit No. 16-99
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
Z 001
This is the L� day of &tip . fi,-�-
Print Name 1' +� L.+r n
Signature A�:;=
jtn+downer or Authoriz
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
X DCM MP-2
Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3
Upland Development
_ DCM MP-4
Structures .information
DCM MP-5
Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-b
Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.