19880291 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19880101

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT!
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Comments concern-Ing an application for State Federal CAMA`Permit(s) from
A. PERMIT:
This office cannot comment on this project until after the close of the Section
401 Certification Public Comments Period.
This office has no objection to the issuance of the permit(s) for the proposed
project with the following conditions.
That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increases in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction-
related discharge (increases of 25 NTU's or less are not considered
significant).'
That the instream turbidity not be increased by mor..e than 50 NTU's as a
result of the proposed activity.after a reasonable Opportunity for dilu-
tion and mixture.
That turbidity levels in shall not be increased
by more than 10 NTU's as a result of.the proposed activity after a reason-
able opportunity for dilution and mixture.
B. CERTIFICATION STATUS:
Certification is not required..
for this project.
Certification is required for
this project.- Such action to:
process the certification has
been initiated. Proposed
Certification will be acted.on
or after
_ The proposed project is certified .
under General.Certification
A) No. 1179 issued on January 25,. D) No. 1431 issued on October 16,
1977, for sewer line construction 1980, for boat ramp construction.
B) No. 1272 issued on November 10, E) No. 1664 issued on September 8,
1978, for bulkhead construction. 1983, for Rip-Rap Placement.
-?i No. 1273 issued on November 10, F) No. 1665 issued on September 19,
1978, for discharges of liquid 1983, for incidental bridge
effluent from diked upland disposal construction.
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TO: Bill Mills
Operations Branch
FROM: James H. GregsonJ'16-
Wilmington Regional Office
THROUGH: A. Preston Howard, Jr.
Wilmington Regional Office
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SUBJECT: Regional Office Review & Recommendations
plic tion for Permit for Excavation and/or Fill
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Adjacent Water Body:
Classification: 6L Status: &,e) S,:Pd
The project has been reviewed to determine impacts to water
quality. The appropriate comments below have been checked:
(X) The project it /will not require a 401 Water Quality
Certification.
(?) The project complies with th General 401 Water Quality,
Certification # 1027 3 for •
(x) The proposed project should be done in such a way as to
not cause the turbidity outside the immediate
construction area to exceed oZ,S" NTU.
This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
Applicant's name Port Cape Fear, Inc. (Skip Fry, Manager)
Location of project site Man-made basin off Cape Fear River on River Road -
South of Wilmington - New Hanover County - New photo 15-191 - Grid P,Q,R -
19.20.21
Investigation type: Dredge & Fill "K CAMA
Investigative procedure: (A) Dates of site visit 3-14-88 6-29-88
(B) Was applicant present yes yes
Processing procedure: Application received 6-20-88 Office Wilmington
6. Site description: (A) Local Land Use Plan Wilmington - New Hanover
Land Classification from LUP Transition
Development constraints identified in LUP None for
maintenance projects of this type.
(B) AEC(s) involved: Ocean Hazard Estuarine Shoreline
Coastal Wetlands Public Trust Waters
Estuarine Waters x Other
(C) Water dependent: Yes
(D) Intended use: Public
(E) Type of waste water treatment:
Planned N/A
Private Commercial x
Existing Municipal system
(F) Type of structures: Existing Covered boat slips/dock/buildings
Planned Additional docks
(G) Estimated annual rate of erosion N/A Source ---
7. Habitat description:
(A) Vegetated wetlands:
Spartina alterniflora
AREA
No Other Both

Dredged Filled
Appx. 300 sf
(B) Non-vegetated wetlands:
Basin area (open water) Appx 195,500 sf
(4.5 ac)
Access channel Appx. 21,600 sf
(.50 ac)
(C) Other:
High ground available
Other
Appx. 36.5 ac
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Appx. 2172400 Appx. 36.5 ac
(5.0 ac)
8. Project Summary The applicants propose to maintain the existing marina basin
and access channel and to develop additional docking space.
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9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is located in and around a man-made basin dug off the Cape Fear
River south of Wilmington, North Carolina. The site is just downstream of the
Gold Bond Gypsun plant pier and conveyer belt. The basin is very irregular in
shape. There are also two subbasin areas located on the east side of the
feature. The larger basin measures approximately 670' long x 270' wide. One
of the subbasins appears to have been a barge slip. It measures approximately
50' wide x 120' long. The other subbasin is a railway/haul out area. It
measures approximately 100' long x 140' wide. Water depths within the basin
and associated areas range from +1' mean low water (mlw) to approximately -8'
mlw. The average depth is approximately -3.5' mlw. The access and entrance
channel depths range from -5' mlw up to -10' mlw with the mediam depth
approximately -6' mlw. Although the basin appears to have been originally
excavated into high ground there are some areas of marsh re-established around
the perimeter. Spartina alterniflora, Spartina cynocoroides and Typha spp are
the predominant species. All these plants are beyond the excavation limits of
the existing features except for approximately 300 sf of Spartina alterniflora
within the railway area. The waters are classified as SC and are a designated
nursery area. There is an existing boat shed located within the basin. This
feature is approximately 300' long x 60' wide. There are 15 approximately 50'
slips located under this shed roof. There are also two enclosed structures
attached to the shed roof. Around the basin are also several docks and piers
in various stages of repair. Approximately 460' of 6' wide dock exists. On
the high ground portion of the property there are approximately six existing
buildings which are utilized by boat owners and others who work around the
basin. An existing palisade type bulkhead is located along the eastern
shoreline between the railway and barge slip. There are identified "404"
wetlands on the southern end of the property. There is a row of large pilings
located within the river just landward of the access channel. They extend
along a line approximately 320' in total length.
The applicants propose to maintain the entire basin area. The original
dimensions will be more or less re-established. There will be a 3:1 setoff
along all bulkheads and vegetation areas to prevent sloughing. The applicants
propose to dredge the basin to various depths as shown on the blue line labeled
Composite Analysis. The entrance channel will be dredged to -6' mlw. The two
subbasins will be dredged to a depth of -4' mlw and the remainder of the basin
will be dredged to -5' mlw. Approximately 480' of new docking is proposed
along the north side of the basin 10 additional 50' slips will be provided by
this docking. An additional 600' of docking is shown on the plans utilizing
the pilings out in the river. Approximately 40,000 cubic yards of material
will be removed and will be deposited in the area between the basin and
wetlands shown on the blue line labeled Composite Analysis. The applicant has
furnished a notarized statement that there will be no high ground development
including building and parking. or roads at this time.
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10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
If the project is accomplished as. proposed and is timed to avoid periods of
peak biological activity, no significant adverse impacts are anticipated.
Submitted by: C. Robert ,try, Jr. Date: June 30, 1988 Office: Wilmington
Please type or print. Carefully describe all an-
ticipated development activities, including construc-
tion, excavation, filling, paving, land clearing, and
stormwater control. If the requested information is
not relevant to your project, write N/A (not ap-
plicable). Items 1.4 and 8-9 must be completed for
all projects.
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d. Describe the planned use of the project.
commercial marina and boat yard
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a. Name c/o a ip Fr
Address 3410 River Road C.
City Wilmington State NC d
Zip 28401 IDay phone [phone]
Landowner or XX Authorized agent e
b. Project name (if any) Port Cape Fear
Marina
c. If the applicant is not the landow
the owner's name and address
Same JUN v 1988
Size. of entire tract 36.5 Acres
Size of individual lot(s) 22+-, 11+- & 3+- Ac.
Elevation of tract above mean sea level or Na-
tional Geodetic Vertical Datum A4g . -14 MSL
Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract Fine sand
and Dorovon muck
Vegetation on tract Pine - Turkey oak
'wTnegrass & mixed shrubbery
Man-made features now on tract Dry boat
storage,repair bldgs.,covered slips, ramps,
What is the CAMA Land Use.Plan Classifica- bulk-
tion of the site? (Consult the local land use head,
plan.) etc.
ni:nrp OF AL MANAGEMEN1 Conservation XX Transitional
E61ONAL OFFICE Developed Community
aQ ' Rural Other
l ., h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
I-2.Heavy Industrial
i. How are adjacent waters classified? SC
a. Street address or secondary road number j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
S.R. 1100 - 3410':River Road
carried out for the tract? No
b. City, town, community, or landmark . If so, by whom? N/A
Wilmington= Old Stackhouse Marina)
c. County New Hanover
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes
e. Name of body of water nearest project
Cape Fear River
a. Describe all development activities you propose
(for example, building a home, motel, marina,
bulkhead, or pier).
Maintenance excavation of existine
marina basin and maintenance/repair
of existing docks and bulkheading
If you plan to build a marina, also complete
and attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an ex-
isting project, new work, or both? existing
basin and 20 years old
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
commercial use - boat storage and
repair
Complete this section if the project includes any
upland development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed New docks capable of
50 slips of wet storaee.
b. Number of lots or parcels 1 tract
c. Density (Give the number of residential units
and the units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed 1?- Ac.
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than
one acre of land, the Division of Land
Resources must receive an erosion and sedimen-
tation control plan at least 30 days before land
disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a
sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources?
N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet
of mean high water to be covered by im-
permeable surfaces, such as pavement,
buildings, or rooftops. Additional 8+-%
A list of previous state or federal permits issued
for work on the project tract. Include permit
numbers, permittee, and issuing dates.
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims
title to the affected property. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then for-
ward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permis-
sion from the owner to carry out the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and
cross sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on 8 V2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal
Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed
description.)
A check for $100 made payable to the Depart-
ment of Natural Resources and Community
Development to cover the costs of processing the
application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in ocean-
front and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the
project involves the expenditure of public funds, at-
tach a statement documenting compliance with the
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act
(N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
Please note that original drawings are preferred an u
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line fir y?
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prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 16
high quality copies are provided by the applicant. .a .a.,< .
(Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regard- Any permit issued in response to this application
ing that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or will allow only the development described in the
location map is a part of plat requirement cation. The project will be subject to condi-
must be sufficiently detailed to guide and restrictions contained in the permit.
sonnel unfamiliar with the area to the sit ude
county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, an IJN 3 1tify that to the best of my knowledge, the pro-
U'`' posed activity complies with the State of North
stormwater management plan, if
in consult tpo?,Fafv?ftth(.?fh?O?STAI _ Py ''?A(?A????. 's approved Coastal Management Program
may have been developed r R ..,.? rL ill be conducted in a manner consistent with
Division of Environmental Management. ??lt spa i?i? h??'?" ssuc ? program.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit com-
ments on the proposed project to the Division of
Coastal Management. The applicant must advise
the adjacent landowners of this opportunity by sen-
ding a copy of the permit application to them by
registered or certified mail. This notification is re-
quired by G.S. 113-229(d).
Name Gold Bond Building Products
Address 838 Sunnyvale Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28401
Name Liquid Transporters
Address 3630 River Road
_ Wilmington, NC 28401
Name
Address
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I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and
do in fact, grant permission to representatives of
state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with
evaluating information related to this permit ap-
plication and follow-up monitoring of project.
This is s the 1st day of June
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Landowner or Authorized a nt
Send the completed application materials to the
Division of Coastal Management Office nearest you
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the
map on the inside front cover for the appropriate
DCM office and addresses and phone number.
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Form DCM-MP-2
MARINA
DEVELOPMENT
Attach this form to the Application for Permits to
Develop in North Carolina's Coastal Area. Be sure '
to complete all other sections of that application
which relate to this proposed project, including a. Check each of the following sanitary facilities
upland areas, even if duplicative. All shore-based which will be included in the proposed project.
facilities must be included in application and work XX Office toilets (Existing)
plats. Y- Toilets for patrons

`L,L?'I. Number -----
Location -----

.? Showers

_ Boat holding tank pumpout
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a. Check below the type of marina proposed. Type and location 1 pumpout at end
Commercial Public of dock
Residential
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b. Will the marina sanitary wastewater. Community sewer
system/septic tank
c. If there is residential development associated
with the marina, how many units or lots are c. Describe solid waste
fish offal
and trash
planned? N/A ,
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disposal. City trash pick up
d. Check all of the types of service to be
provided.
Full service, including travel d. How will overboard discharge of sewage from
lift and/or rail
XX boats be controlled. ? Posted No Discharge
Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies signs in boat basin; Educate ..
XX_ Dockage ("wet slips") only customers about closed-head policy.
Number of slips 57+-
_XX- Dry storage
Number of boats 75+- e. Give the location and number of "No Sewage
XX Boat
a Discharge" signs proposed.
aci1;ty
- XX Other(describe) H ,1 o
- 2 -End of docks,
e. Check below the proposed type of siting.
XX Land cut and access channel f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for
Open water with dredging for basin containing industrial type pollutants, such as
and/or channel paint, sandblasting waste, and petroleum pro-
Open water, no dredging required ducts.
Other (describe) Sand pits with recycled sand
f. Describe the typical boats to be served (for ex-
ample, open runabout, charter boats, sail boats,
or mixed types). Mixed types Where will residue be disposed of?
g. Typical boat length 35'+- County landfill
h. Maximum boat length 100'+-
i. Are any floating buildings- .planned? h. Give the number of channel markers and "No
If so, describe. Wake" signs proposed. None

a 19aa Note: Regulatory signs such as these require ad-
ditional approval by the N.C. Wildlife
np?j?, ?A?i_F \ E Resources Commission.

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PORT CAPE FEAR, INC.
Marina • Commercial & Industrial Area
June 2, 1988
Mr. Robert Stroud
Division of Coastal Management
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Mr. Stroud:
3410 River Road
Wilmington, NC 28401
[phone]
This letter is to certify that Port Cape Fear, Inc., owners of the land
previously known as the Stackhouse Manna; do not wish at-this time, and
will not, construct new buildings, pave parking lots or roads, or other-
wise develop the property by way of new permanent structures.
The intent of the application being submitted today is to obtain permission
to:
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4)
Dredge 20;000+:.yards:_from.::ahe::::exis:ting .basin:_area.
Do various repairs to existing dock, pier„and bulkhead structures.
Place into -the marina basiii.some.additional floating docks to
accomodate boats.
Build various walkways that enable access to docks from shore.
5) Make safe, sound and workable that area which has heretofore been
used as a boat haul-out, launch and repair area.
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Nelson B. Fry jt?.i'a Aga x
General Manager
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Sworn to and subscribed before
me this day of e, 1988.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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IN REPLY REFER TO
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
March 7, 1988
Regulatory Branch
SUBJECT: File No. SAWC088-N-065-0208
Mr. William D. Small
Port Cape Fear, Incorporated
3410 River Road
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Dear Mr. Small:

On February 6, 1986, we renewed general permit No. SAWC080-N-
000-0291 (copy enclosed),_which provides Federal authorization for
construction activities that receive authorization from the State
of North Carolina.
A review of your application received March 2, 1988, for
Department of the Army authorization to maintain a channel, canal
and basin and to construct piers, floating docks, a travel lift
and to install pilings to support commercial marina facilities on
the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North
Carolina, indicates it to be a candidate for Federal authorization
under this general permit. Accordingly, the administrative
processing of your application will be accomplished by the North
Carolina Division of Coastal Management. Comments from Federal
review agencies will be furnished to the State.
If your application must be withdrawn from this general permit
process for any reason, you will be informed regarding its further
management. If there are no unresolved differences in State-
Federal positions or policies, the final action taken on your
application by the State will result in your receiving written
notice from us that your application is consistent with the
general permit and you may commence your activity. Only after
receiving such confirmation should you begin work.
Your application, pursuant to Section 10 of the River and
Harbor Act, has been assigned No. SAWCO88 -N-065-0208 and will be
coordinated by Mr. Hugh Heine. He is available at telephone (919)
343-4725.
Sincerely,
Charles W. Hollis
Chief, Regulatory Branch
Enclosure
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. William Mills
Water Quality Section
V Division of Environmental
Management
North Carolina Department of
Natural Resources and
Community Development
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 25039
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5039
Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries Service
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Ms. Beverly Etheridge, Chief
Wetlands Section
Marine and Estuarine Branch
Region IV
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Mr. C. Robert Stroud, Jr.
Wilmington Regional Office
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403