19990137 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19990308

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker, DCM
FROM: John Dorney, DWQ
RE: Water Quality Comments
NC ENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 21, 1999
Dare county water Dept.-Discharge/ Differ Structure
Dare County
DWQ Project # 990137
DWQ has no objections to the project plans to install a discharge diffuser
structure with an anchor from the water plant.
Please call me at 733-1786 if you have any questions.
cc: Washington DWQ Regional Office
John Dorney
Central Files
990137.dcm
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGE
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
?E
DEB 2 41999
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Dare County Water Department L
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: End of Buccaneer Drive (SR 1400), in' the1
Subdivision, Village of Frisco, Dare County, Pamlico Sound
Photo Index - 1995: 173-1770(M-10) 1989: 5199-7(J-8)
1984: 145-390(C-15) 1978: 90-1369(P-13)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 3018000 Y: 569200 Buxton (LL Quad)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 14 January 1999
Was Applicant Present - No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 11 January 1999
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Dare County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA, EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing -N/A
Planned - Discharge, diffuser structure
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
nR F.nGFD FILLED
S
OTHER

(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other
PTA EW Covered
48 s q. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 48 sq. ft. (.01 acre)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to install a discharge/diffuser structure with anchor
approximately 100 ft. offshore in the Pamlico Sound. The structure will be connected to a 12 inch
subterranean waterline from Buccaneer Drive.
Dare County Water Department
Bio Report
Page Two
The Dare County Water Department is expanding the capacity of the Cape-Hatteras
Water Treatment Plant by construction of a reverse osmosis facility at the plant site. A
concentrate discharge site is required for the normal operation of the new facility. Discharge
Permit No. NC 0085707 to discharge wastewater under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System was issued effective 1 September 1996 for the facility.
The development site is located at the end of Buccaneer Drive (SR 1400), in the
Brigand's Bay Subdivision, in the Village of Frisco, Hatteras Island, Dare County and adjacent
to and including an area of the Pamlico Sound. Buccaneer Drive ends approximately 300 ft.
from the normal water level (NWL) and the area between the road end and the sound is a
coastal marsh vegetated with Juncus roemerianus and Spartina alterniflora. The area of
development in the Pamlico Sound is located approximately 100 ft. waterward of NWL. The
area has a clear sandy bottom and a water depth of approximately -2 feet. The waters of the
Pamlico Sound in this area are classified as SA by the Division of Environmental Management
and are open to shellfishing according to the Shellfishing Sanitation Branch.
The applicant proposes to construct a discharge and diffuser structure approximately 100
ft. waterward of NWL in the Pamlico Sound. The discharge/diffuser structure will be located
at the terminus of a 12 inch PVC water line that will extend from the water plant and along the
right of way of Water Association Road and Buccaneer Drive. At the end of the right of way
of Buccaneer Drive, a directional bore machine will be utilized to bore a subterranean 12 inch,
high density polyethylene pipe to the location of the proposed discharge/diffuser. The
structure will consist of a 12 inch distribution header, 12 feet long with 12 eight inch rubber
diffuser check valves. The subterranean line will be located a minimum of 8 ft. below
ground/bottom level. The structure will be held in place by a 3' wide x 2' long x 1'/i' deep
concrete anchor block that will be sunken in the sound bottom. An environmental assessment
was prepared in October 1995 and revised in March 1996 for this project.
The structure, including the anchor will cover a 12 ft. long and 4 ft. wide area (48 sq.
ft.) of the Pamlico Sound, Public Trust Area and Estuarine Waters Areas of Environmental
Concern. The placement of the anchor and the emergence of the 12 inch water line will result
in less than a cubic yard of bottom material being displaced. The total subterranean bore
length will be 425 ft. displacing approximately 12.4 cubic yards of bore material. The
material will be suspended in the bentonite drilling slurry used by this construction method. It
is estimated that 3,000 gals of this solution will leech out of the hole opening in the Pamlico
Sound during the. drilling operation. Temporary water turbidity will. occur during
construction. It is anticipated that there may be periods of low water. when the structure will
be either partially or totally emergent. Due to the proximity of Brigand's Bay Subdivision, it
is anticipated that personal water craft and wind surfing use will be prevalent in the area and
that the structure will present a hazard to navigation. The applicant has indicated their desires
to erect a sign or place a buoy identifying the potential navigation hazard.'
Submitted by: ' . Frank A. Jennings, III
Date: 08 February 1999
Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(ro be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
Frisco
1. APPLICANT -
C. Street address or secondary road number
a. Landowner: SR 1400 Buccaneer Drive
- -
Name Robert W. Oreskovich, [dater Dept. Dir.
Addres§00 Mustian Street
City Kill Devil Hills
State NC
Zip 27948 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Eric T. Weatherly, P.E.
Hobbs, Upchurch & Assoc., P.A.
Addres! • 0. Drawer 429
City Kill Devil Hills Stzte NC
Zip 27948 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
c. Project name (if any) Di rpctional Rore For
CaDe Hatteras RO Water Plant Discharge
NOT: Per=* %ill be issued in name of L^^?-ur(sJ, es±/or
project nacre.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Dare
d. Is proposed work within city limits or plannir
jurisdiction? X - Yes No
Dare County Planning Jurisdiction
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g, rive
creek, sound, bay) Pamlico
3. DES CRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. List all development activities you propose (e.g
building a borne, motel, marina, bulkhez?j, pier, an.
excavation and/or filling activities
425 L.F. 12" HDPE directional bore frog
rip-ht of wav of SR 1400 to a point 100'
offshore in the Pamlico Sound with 12
PVC discharge header on the bottom of t
sound.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of as existim
project, new work, or both? new work
c. Will the project be for public, private or commerchl
use? public
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, Methods o
construction and daily operations of propose:'
project. If more space is named, please arch
additional pages. .
See attached narrative
Retied 03195
Form DCINI-TIP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
m. Describe existing v.•a_::ewater treatment faciliti.
N/A
-Approx. 5' X 15' disturbance
a. Size of entire tract area at discharge header n
b. Size of individual lot(s)
N/A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above hSFM or
NMI 2' below NWL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
N/A
e. Veee:a:ion on tract SAV
f. ??:an-rna_'e fearures now on tract Nn,-
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classific..:ion Of tlh! site? (Ca -''t.? 1r L'tse pL-.J
Corserva:ion Transitional
Developed Community.
Pura' X 0Iha:
h. How is t,e Lra=, zone, by' local gove=ent?
^l
L Is the proposed proje;.t consistent v.'ith t o applicable
zonin7? X Yes No
co r1Y.re eerr:fc.:e, i? er ?1
j. Has a professional a:ch2-_1)logical assessment been
done for the traL ? Yes X No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the proje..;-t located in a Nationa' Registered
Historic District or does it involve a N?_tional
listed or eligible prope.n.
Reg
,r
Yes No
1. Are the: e wetlands on the site? X Yes No
Coastal (marsh) X, Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? No
(A.-a7
Describe location and; type of discharges to w:
of the state. (For eza_:? le, surface runoff, sa.*:`,
wastewater, industrial/cor.-`,ercial efluent, %
down' and residential discha:ges.) Concentrr
discharge from re-Erse osmosis water
treatment plant
o. Describe existing drinking water supply'source.
Wells drilled 300' de_o into Mid Yor
Aquifer
5. ADDITIONAL I'r t 0R_NLkTI0.N
In edition to the coupler: applica:ion form,
followLn.z items must be s_bu
o A copy of the deed (wi'^ stare aapli:ation only)
other instrument under whirc t:_ aopli-nt clam
to the affected prope.'ie`;. Ii the a;?plic.a_nt is
clL==ng to be the o•.,•ze.- of said p:openy, t
a copy of t_iie d: o: other _t ument ur.
which the owner c]airr,z tile, plus v :!:Len pe.L,!ss:
frorn the owner to ca_rry ou. tee proj--t.
An accurate, dated 'work plat (Lncluding plan v;.
an-f c oss-sec7iional drawiz7_z) dawn to Sale k bl
irk on an 8 112' by 11" v-•Lite paper. (P.efer
Coastal Resources Co., m- SS;o;, Rule 71.0203 fc:
drtafled description.)
Please note that origina_t draw•Lngs a:e preferred
only high qualiry copies will be accepted. Blue-
]-:-print or other la_ge: plats a:e acceptable only F .
adequate number of qualin• copies a:e provided i
applicant. (Contz.t the U.S. „y Corps c
]?n 1Twr5 regarding t h-- a_e:?zy'S use of 12r€
drawirds.) A site or ]o :ica rap is a pan of p:
requirements and it must be sufficienJy derailed
guide agency personnel unfa-ilia_r witi, the area to t
Retied 03!95
t'd?, do DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSIO]
• 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 Albemarle Asphalt Co.
Address Rt. 4, Box 273; Hertford, NC 27944
Phone
Name Richard M. Stewart
Address 5329 Stewart Court
Phone Virginia Beach VA 23464
Name G.C. BinQaman
Address 295 N. Dogwood Trail
Phone Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permitter, and issuing dates.
NPDES Permit 7 NC0085707 (8/1/96)
• 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.
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to th
application will allow only the development described i
the application. The project will be subject to condition
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the propose
activity complies with the State of North Carolina'
approved Coastal Management Program and will b
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in face
grant permission to representatives of state and federz
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands ix
connection with evaluating information related to thi
permit application and follow-up monitoring of th
project.
I further certify that the information provided in thi
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
)'7
This is the day of _JguM , 1999
Print Name Robert W. Oreskovich
Signature
L=%doxner or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MT-6 Marina Development
NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
400 copies of this public document were printed at a total cost of 552.48 or $ .13 per copy.
Revised 03195
Form DChi-11TP4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within .Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boath ouse (including covered lifts)
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
e. Mooring buoys
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
. (Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4)
(5)
Width of water body _
Distance ' buoy(s) to
shoreline
be placed beyond
f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) - Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
g. Other (Give complete description)
425 L.F. 12" HDPE directional bore from
right of way of SR 1400 to a point 100'
offshore in the Pamlico Sound with 1
PVC discharge header on the bottom or
the sound.
Directional Bore For Cape Hatteras
RO Water Plant Discharge
Applicant or Pro' ct Name
Signature
Date
Revised 03195
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
DIRECTIONAL BORE FOR CAPE HATTERAS
REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER PLANT DISCHARGE
The County is constructing a reverse osmosis water plant in Frisco on Water Association Road
just off N.C. Highway 12. Groundwater from the Mid Yorktown Aquifer is filtered through
membrane treatment. Impurities of the groundwater do not pass through the membrane and are
rejected, typically called "concentrate.'' The concentrate will be discharged into the Pamlico
Sound.
An NPDES Permit has been obtained to discharge the reverse osmosis concentrate
approximately 1000' offshore in the Pamlico Sound. Additional work was performed to indicate
there are no detrimental effects to the environment from the concentrate discharge. The NPDES
Group and the Division of Water Quality have verbally agreed to allow the discharge to be
shortened to 100' offshore in the Pamlico Sound.
A 12-inch PVC water main will extend from the water plant along Water Association Road and
Buccaneer Drive. At the end of the right of way of Buccaneer Drive, a directional bore machine
will be set up to directionally bore a 12-inch high density polyethylene pipe at a point 100'
offshore in the Pamlico Sound. The total length of the directional bore is 425'. Utilizing this
installation method, there will be no disturbance to wetlands, shoreline, or the sound except the
point where the 12-inch pipe exits under the surface of the sound. Attached is a map illustrating
the location of the discharge point.
At the point where the directional bore exits into the sound, a 12-inch distribution header will be
installed on the end of the pipe. The header is 12' long and contains twelve 8-inch rubber
diffuser check valves. The valves will not allow sand back into the pipe during off conditions.
The valves are designed for a maximum discharge velocity of 4 feet/second at buildout flow of
1250 GPM. The discharge flow of the initial phase under construction is only 417 GPM. The
valves are oriented for the least possibility of erosion to the sound bottom or water surface
disturbance. A sign will be posted next to the discharge header indicating a navigation hazard.
The pipeline from the end of Buccaneer Drive to the point of exit into the Pamlico Sound will
have a minimum of eight feet of cover.
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CAPE HATTERAS
DARE COUNTY, NC
BUCCANEER DRIVE R.O. PLANT CONCENTRATE DISCHARGE
(SR 1400) le,
CONSTRUCTION NOTES
AND SPECIFICATIONS
LOCATION OF DIRECTIONAL BOREHOLE SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH AND
APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO COMMENCING BORING OPERATIONS.
2. DIRECTIONAL BORE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SHALL BE SET UP AND STORED
WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF-BUCCANEER DRIVE.
3. NO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC OR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE ALLOWED IN THE
WETLANDS BETWEEN BUCCANEER DRIVE AND THE EDGE OF WATER.
4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE ALL AREAS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITIONS.
5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL A 10'X 10' CONTAINMENT FENCE AROUND THE
BOREHOLE TO HOLD EXCESS DRILLING FLUIDS AND SPOILS. THE DRILLING FLUIDS
AND SPOIL SHALL BE PUMPED FROM THE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE TO THE SHORE,
WHERE THE MATERIAL WILL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF. NO DRILLING FLUIDS OR
SPOILS SHALL BE STORED ON SITE. EXCESS DRILLING FLUID AND SPOILS SHALL NOT
BE DISCHARGED INTO SANITARY OR STORM DRAIN SYSTEMS, DITCHES OR
WATERWAYS.
6. THE PIPE FOR THE DIRECTIONAL BORE SHALL BE HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (PE
3408) DR 11 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWWA C906. FITTINGS SHALL BE BUTT TYPE
FITTINGS AND SHALL CONFORM TO AWWA 906 AND SHALL BE BUTT FUSION WELDED
TO THE PIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D3261.
7. DIFFUSER CHECK VALVES SHALL BE FLOW OPERATED ALLOWING FLOW IN ONE
DIRECTION. THE VALVE SHALL BE OF ALL ONE-PIECE RUBBER CONSTRUCTION WITH
NYLON REINFORCEMENT. THE DIFFUSER CHECK VALVE SHALL CONNECT TO THE
DISCHARGE HEADER BY SLIPPING OVER THE DIFFUSER PORT ATTACHED WITH
STAINLESS STEEL CLAMPS. THE DIFFUSER CHECK VALVES SHALL BE SERIES TF-D AS
MANUFACTURED BY THE RED VALVE CO. OR APPROVED EQUAL.
8. CONCRETE ANCHORS SHALL BE CAST OFF-SITE AND SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 3,000 PSI. THE ANCHORS SHALL BE SHIPPED TO THE
FINAL LOCATION AND PLACED IN HAND EXCAVATED TRENCHES. NO MECHANICAL
EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE USED.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL-JMANAGEM
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Dare County Water Department
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: End of Buccaneer Drive (SR 1400), in the Brigand's Bay
Subdivision, Village of Frisco, Dare County, Pamlico Sound
Photo Index - 1995: 173-1770(M-10) 1989: 5199-7(J-8)
1984: 145-390(C-15) 1978: 90-1369(P-13)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 3018000 Y: 569200 Buxton (LL Quad)
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 14 January 1999
Was Applicant Present - No
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 11 January 1999
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Dare County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA, EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Public
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing -N/A
Planned - Discharge, diffuser structure
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other
PTA EW Covered
48 . ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 48 sq. ft. (.O1 acre)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to install a discharge/diffuser structure with anchor
approximately 100 ft. offshore in the Pamlico Sound. The structure will be connected to a 12 inch
subterranean waterline from Buccaneer Drive.
Dare County Water Department
Bio Report
Page Two
The Dare County Water Department is expanding the capacity of the Cape Hatteras
Water Treatment Plant by construction of a reverse osmosis facility at the plant site. A
concentrate discharge site is required for the normal operation of the new facility. Discharge
Permit No. NC 0085707 to discharge wastewater under the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System was issued effective 1 September 1996 for the facility.
The development site is located at the end of Buccaneer Drive (SR 1400), in the
Brigand's Bay Subdivision, in the Village of Frisco, Hatteras Island, Dare County and adjacent
to and including an area of the Pamlico Sound. Buccaneer Drive ends approximately 300 ft.
from the normal water level (NWL) and the area between the road end and the sound is a
coastal marsh vegetated with Juncus roemerianus and Spartina alterniflora. The area of
development in the Pamlico Sound is located approximately 100 ft. waterward of NWL. The
area has a clear sandy bottom and a water depth of approximately -2 feet. The waters of the
Pamlico Sound in this area are classified as SA by the Division of Environmental Management
and are open to shellfishing according to the Shellfishing Sanitation Branch.
The applicant proposes to construct a discharge and diffuser structure approximately 100
ft. waterward of NWL in the Pamlico Sound. The discharge/diffuser structure will be located
at the terminus of a 12 inch PVC water line that will extend from the water plant and along the
right of way of Water Association Road and Buccaneer Drive. At the end of the right of way
of Buccaneer Drive, a directional bore machine will be utilized to bore a subterranean 12 inch,
high density polyethylene pipe to the location of the proposed discharge/diffuser. The
structure will consist of a 12 inch distribution header, 12 feet long with 12 eight inch rubber
diffuser check valves. The subterranean line will be located a minimum of 8 ft. below
ground/bottom level. The structure will be held in place by a 3' wide x 2' long x 11h' deep
concrete anchor block that will be sunken in the sound bottom. An environmental assessment
was prepared in October 1995 and revised in March 1996 for this project.
The structure, including the anchor will cover a 12 ft. long and 4 ft. wide area (48 sq.
ft.) of the Pamlico Sound, Public Trust Area and Estuarine Waters Areas of Environmental
Concern. The placement of the anchor and the emergence of the 12 inch water line will result
in less than a cubic yard of bottom material being displaced. The total subterranean bore
length will be 425 ft. displacing approximately 12.4 cubic yards of bore material. The
material will be suspended in the bentonite drilling slurry used by this construction method. It
is estimated that 3,000 gals of this solution will leech out of the hole opening in the Pamlico
Sound during the dri Ring operation. Temporary water turbidity will. occur during
construction. It is anticipated that there may be periods of low water when the structure will
be either partially or totally emergent. Due to the proximity of Brigand's Bay Subdivision, it
is anticipated that personal water craft and wind surfing use will be prevalent in the area and
that the structure will present a hazard to navigation. The applicant has indicated their desires
to erect a sign or place a buoy identifying the potential navigation hazard.
Submitted by: , Frank A. Jennings, III
Date: 08 February 1999
Form DCM-NIP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
Frisco
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name Robert W. Oreskovich, Water Dept. Dir.
Addres?00 Mustian Street
City Kill Devil Hills State NC
c. Street address or secondary road number
SR 1400 Buccaneer Drive
d. Is proposed work within city limits or plannir
jurisdiction? X . Yes No
Dare County Planning Jurisdiction
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. rive,
creek, sound, bay) Pamlico
Zip 27948 Day Phone _(252) 441-7788
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Eric T. Weatherly, P.E.
Hobbs, Upchurch & Assoc., P.A.
Addres?.O. Drawer 429
City Kill Devil Hills State NC
Zip 27948 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
c. Project name (if any) Di rPC t i ona 1 Bore For
Cape Hatteras RO Water Plant Discharge
NOTE: Fermat will be issued ir, Hair.- of ladm4: er(s), =-Olor
project home.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Dare
3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. 'List all development activities you propose (e.g
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, anc
excavation and/or filling activitiez
425 L.F. 12" HDPE directional bore frori
right of way of SR 1400 to a point 100'
offshore in the Pamlico Sound with 12
PVC discharge header on the bottom of t
sound.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? new work
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? public
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is neaded, please a=.h
additional pages.
See attached narrative
Reiised 03195
Form DCi1i-1.1P-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CK RACTERISTICS
Approx. 5' X 15' disturbance
a. Size of entire tract area at discharge header
b. Size of individual lot(s)
N/A
c. Approximate elevation of tract above 14L1TW or
N-WL 2' below NWL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
N/A
e. Ve_e;a:ion on tract SAV
f. M1a-n--:_-e fearures now on tract None
g. What is the CANNA Land Use Plan land
C, on, 0: L:,, to (Cora-- t'--- 10 .-:. L... cse p.......)
Corner- -ation
Develope6d
Rural
Transitional
Co=unity
X 04r,...r
h. How is t,e tract zone; by local government?
A
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zonin_? X Yes No
co r'i..-re eer..fi-e, ii epU .?L)
i. Has a professional a:chawlogical assessment been
done fJ: the tract? Yes X No
If yes, by whorn?
k. Is the proje?--t located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Registe: listed or eligible property?
Yes No
Are there wetlands or, the site? X Yes No
Coastal (rna:sh) X Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted? No
(A,=... e'.;cum ,''or., if eve. L31)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities
N/A
n. Describe location and t)Te of discharges to v,•=:
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sans:.
v,•astewater, i.ndustria!/cor=ercial effluent, "w:
down' and residential discharges.) Concentra.
discharge from reverse osmosis water
treatment plant
o. Describe existing drinking v,•ater supply source.
tells drilled 3,X' deeo into Mid Yor.
Aquifer
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application for;:,, t
folloHLn-z items must be subn,itt?:.
o A copy of the de--d (v i h state application only)
other instrument under v.•hich trie appli:Z., cl2!M t::
to the affected prope:,ies. If the applicant is r:
cIai=ng to be t,e owner o,` said property, L.
fo--:+•ard a copy, of t--he d -4 of other iris:; unren: ur;_
which the owner clair? title, plus vainer, permiss:,
from the owner to ca ;y out the proje-t.
An accurate, dated work plat (including plan vi_
an f cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale E NZ:
ink on an 8 1/2' by 11" White paper. (P.efer
Coastal Resources Cc, ?:*Esion Rule 71.0203 fc:
det_--iled description.)
Pie se note that origin-l drawLngs are preferred e.-
only high quality- copies v,•ill be accepter. Blue-1
prints or other lager plats are acceptable only if a
adequate number of quality copies ate provided l:
appli:.a nt. (Conta- the U.S. A=ny Corps c
En?ITie„'r5 regardln` t h---- a._ency's use of 12rz=
dra?isgs.) A site or lo-.zo- m-- is a pale of P`-
. requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed t
guide agency personnel unfamiliar wits, the area to t.
Pnised 03!9:
Form DCM-M -1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERNIISSIOI
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to thi:
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Form DCM-b1P4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to
this proposed project.
Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts)
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NVt'L or
wetlands
e. Mooring buoys
(1) - Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4) Width of water body _
(5) Distance ' buoy(s) to
shoreline
be placed beyond
Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) _ Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) V4'idth
g. Other (Give complete description)
425 L.F. 12" HDPE directional bore from
right of way of SR 1400 to a point 100'
offshore in the Pamlico Sound with 1
PVC discharge header on the bottom o
the sound.
Directional Bore For Cape Hatteras
RO Water Plant Discharge
Applicant or Pro' ct Nam/e,
Signature
Date
Revised 03/95
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
DIRECTIONAL BORE FOR CAPE HATTERAS
REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER PLANT DISCHARGE
The County is constructing a reverse osmosis water plant in Frisco on Water Association Road
just off N.C. Highway 12. Groundwater from the Mid Yorktown Aquifer is filtered through
membrane treatment. Impurities of the groundwater do not pass through the membrane and are
rejected, typically called "concentrate." The concentrate will be discharged into the Pamlico
Sound.
An NPDES Permit has been obtained to discharge the reverse osmosis concentrate
approximately 1000' offshore in the Pamlico Sound. Additional work was performed to indicate
there are no detrimental effects to the environment from the concentrate discharge. The NPDES
Group and the Division of Water Quality have verbally agreed to allow the discharge to be
shortened to 100' offshore in the Pamlico Sound.
A 12-inch PVC water main will extend from the water plant along Water Association Road and
Buccaneer Drive. At the end of the right of way of Buccaneer Drive, a directional bore machine
will be set up to directionally bore a 12-inch high density polyethylene pipe at a point 100'
offshore in the Pamlico Sound. The total length of the directional bore is 425'. Utilizing this
installation method, there will be no disturbance to wetlands, shoreline, or the sound except the
point where the 12-inch pipe exits under the surface of the sound. Attached is a map illustrating
the location of the discharge point.
At the point where the directional bore exits into the sound, a 12-inch distribution header will be
installed on the end of the pipe. The header is 12' long and contains twelve 8-inch rubber
diffuser check valves. The valves will not allow sand back into the pipe during off conditions.
The valves are designed for a maximum discharge velocity of 4 feet/second at buildout flow of
1250 GPM. The discharge flow of the initial phase under construction is only 417 GPM. The
valves are oriented for the least possibility of erosion to the sound bottom or water surface
disturbance. A sign will be posted next to the discharge header indicating a navigation hazard.
The pipeline from the end of Buccaneer Drive to the point of exit into the Pamlico Sound will
have a minimum of eight feet of cover.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS 1 "=2,000' DRAWN: DCJ
lqj KILL DEVIL HILLS, NORTH CAROLINA 27948 DATE:
2009 S. CROA TAN HIGHWAY CHECKED: ETW
252-441-3913 FAX [phone] NOVEMBER 1998 SHEET: 1 OF 4
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CONSTRUCTION NOTES
AND SPECIFICATIONS
1. LOCATION OF DIRECTIONAL BOREHOLE SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH AND
APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO COMMENCING BORING OPERATIONS.
2. DIRECTIONAL BORE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SHALL BE SET UP AND STORED
WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF BUCCANEER DRIVE.
3. NO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC OR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE ALLOWED IN THE
WETLANDS BETWEEN BUCCANEER DRIVE AND THE EDGE OF WATER.
4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE ALL AREAS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITIONS.
5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL A 10'X 10' CONTAINMENT FENCE AROUND THE
BOREHOLE TO HOLD EXCESS DRILLING FLUIDS AND SPOILS. THE DRILLING FLUIDS
AND SPOIL SHALL BE PUMPED FROM THE CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE TO THE SHORE,
WHERE THE MATERIAL WILL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF. NO DRILLING FLUIDS OR
SPOILS SHALL BE STORED ON SITE. EXCESS DRILLING FLUID AND SPOILS SHALL NOT
BE DISCHARGED INTO SANITARY OR STORM DRAIN SYSTEMS, DITCHES OR
WATERWAYS.
THE PIPE FOR THE DIRECTIONAL BORE SHALL BE HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (PE
3408) DR 11 IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWWA C906. FITTINGS SHALL BE BUTT TYPE
FITTINGS AND SHALL CONFORM TO AWWA 906 AND SHALL BE BUTT FUSION WELDED
TO THE PIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D3261.
DIFFUSER CHECK VALVES SHALL BE FLOW OPERATED ALLOWING FLOW IN ONE
DIRECTION. THE VALVE SHALL BE OF ALL ONE-PIECE RUBBER CONSTRUCTION WITH
NYLON REINFORCEMENT. THE DIFFUSER CHECK VALVE SHALL CONNECT TO THE
DISCHARGE HEADER BY SLIPPING OVER THE DIFFUSER PORT ATTACHED WITH
STAINLESS STEEL CLAMPS. THE DIFFUSER CHECK VALVES SHALL BE SERIES TF-D AS
MANUFACTURED BY THE RED VALVE CO. OR APPROVED EQUAL.
CONCRETE ANCHORS SHALL BE CAST OFF-SITE AND SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF 3,000 PSI. THE ANCHORS SHALL BE SHIPPED TO THE
FINAL LOCATION AND PLACED IN HAND EXCAVATED TRENCHES. NO MECHANICAL
EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE USED.
CAPE HATTERAS WATER PROJECT
R.O. PLANT CONCENTRATE DISCHARGE
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