19941050 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19940107

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Wildlife Resources Commission / Morehead City Boat Access Area
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: In Morehead City, off Arendell Street, on Bogue Sound behind
the NC DOT Visitors Center at the existing Wildlife Boat Ramp, Carteret County
Photo Index - 1989: Strip #154 Frame #25 @ 6 & 7 / F
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2675460 Y: 361200 RECEM
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / Dredge & Fill OV 17 1994
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 03/24/94 10/05/94 ENVIRoNMENYAL sc"cE6
Was Applicant Present - YES NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 09/28/94 (Incomplete)
10/17/94 (Complete)
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Morehead City LUP (Up-dated Dec. 1991)
Land Classification From LUP - Developed / Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Estuarine Shoreline and Estuarine Waters
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: State Government / Public Boat Ramp and Access
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - 4 Boat Ramps, Docks, Bulkhead and Parking lot
Planned - 3 Boat Ramps, Docks, Riprap and Paved Parking
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - Bulkheaded
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Saltmarsh cordgrass
10 sq. ft.
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Ramp(s) 2940 sq. ft.
Riprap 900 sq. ft.
(C) Other Paved Surface
Highground / Parking Lot 17,998 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approximately 1.49 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: YES
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The NC Wildlife Resources Commission proposes to upgrade the public
boat ramp and access facility in Morehead City by replacing the concrete ramps, wooden docks and
paving the parking lot.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Morehead City / Bogue Sound
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Wildlife Resources Commission proposes
up-grade the access facility in Morehead City by replacing the concrete boat ramps, the
docking structures and paving the parking area. The project site consists of 1.49 acres
of highground property located on Bogue Sound at the Wildlife Ramp situated behind
the new DOT Visitors Center at 3409 Arenndell Street.
The project plans call for removal of the 4 exiting concrete ramps an area that
measure approximately 70 feet wide on the shoreline by 52 feet extending waterward
of the mean high water level. In addition to the concrete ramps, all of the existing
wooden docks and finger piers will be removed making way for the new set of
concrete ramps and wooden docks. The proposed set of 3 concrete ramp will measure
about 53 feet wide along the shoreline and extend 52 feet into the water. The
waterward end of the new ramps will be approximately 24 feet farther into Bogue
Sound than the end of the existing set of concert ramps. A limited amount of
excavation may be required to remove the old concrete ramp and to secure the
improved slop of the new ramps. Spoil material that can not be used on site will be
trucked to a near by disposal area. The slop of the new ramps will be increased from
10 % to 14 % with the expectation that the amount of sand build-up on the ramps will
be much less. In addition, the surface of the new ramps will be raked or cross
grooved so that vehicles will have greater taction when retrieving boats.
All of the existing wooden docks and piers will be removed and 4 new, structures of
similar design will be installed. The 2 interior piers have been designed with a step-
down to improve boat access on lower tide conditions. In addition, the 2 finger piers
will act as physical barriers between the concrete ramps. The overall length of the pier
structures will be approximately 24 feet longer than the existing piers in order to meet
the new off-set requirements of the proposed boat ramps. The natural water depths in
and around the ends of the new ramps/piers will increase from about 2.5 feet to 9 feet
on mean low tide.
The existing bulkhead east of the ramps defines the highground property will remain in
place. The 180 foot bulkhead closely approximates the mean high water level. Class I
riprap is scheduled to be placed immediately in front of the existing bulkhead, The
project plans show a 5 to 8 foot wide base of riprap extending from the new ramp to
the east end of the bulkhead. It is noted with interest that the area of saltmarsh and the
tidal gut on the east side of the will not be impacted by the proposed riprap. It is
noted that the end of the existing bulkhead is about 55 feet west of the applicant's
eastern property line.
On the highground, the existing gravel parking area will be graded and paved. The
new asphalt will create a well defined lot with designated parking spaces for about 37
vehicles including 2 handicapped spaces. Access to the project site will be controlled
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Morehead City / Bogue Sound
PAGE #3
by way of entering on the west side through the new driveway at the DOT Visitors
Center on Arendell Street. Vehicular traffic exiting the project site will do so on the
east side of the property either by way of the Visitor's Center or by way of the original
connection to Evans Street. The new parking lot will measure about 270 feet long by
120 feet wide and will generate approximately 34,000 square feet of impervious
surfaces. The proposed parking lot design has reduced the overall amount of
impervious surface by almost 1 percent, from 55.3% to 54.5 %. Between the parking
and Bogue Sound the applicant has designed a stormwater collection system. The
grassy depression will be located within a 25 foot wide buffer zone that is defined by
the parking lot on the north and the bulkhead on the south. The same buffer zone and
stromwater depression system will be incorporated into the construction plans along the
east side of the property. Along the east side of the property a tidal ditch with
saltmarsh cordgrass will remain undisturbed by the proposed project.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS: The proposed project will displace approximately 2940
square feet of intertidal bottomland that is characterized by the old concrete ramp and a
near shore area of sandy mud. The relocated boat ramps will extend the waterward
dimension by about 24 feet. The proposed riprap will enhance the stability of the
exiting bulkhead while reducing the amount of reflected wave energy. The new riprap
will occupy approximately 900 square feet of intertidal bottomland. On the highground
property, the proposed project will provide paved parking while reducing the overall
amount of impervious surfaces by 1%. The redeveloped property will also provide a
25 foot wide buffer and stormwater depression system. The proposed project should
improve the overall appearance of the facility and the useability of the boat ramps.
PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER
DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 1994
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name NC Wildlife Resources
Address 512 N. Salisbury St.
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
Commission commercial use?
Freepuhlic use
City Raleigh
State NC
Zip 27604- Dayphone 919/733-3633
1188
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Morehead City Boating
Access Area - site improvements
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
_Sitei.s used for launching and
retrieving of boats
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 1.49 ac
2 LOCATION OF,PROPOSED
PROJECT
b. Size of individual lot(s) -gama
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
+/- 4.0 ft
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Sand
a. Street address or secondary road number
Arende 1 1 Strppt e. Vegetation on tract Grass
b. City, town, community, or landmark
_?49rehe a d? Gitf.
C. CountyCarl- rpf g
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Ye s
e. Name of d of water nearest project
Bogue 3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
Man-made features now on tract Launch ramps,
docks, ABC crusher run parking lot.
What is the LAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
? Conservation Transitional
? Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). Upgrade site area (replace
ramps and dock systems, pave parking
area).
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Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? -N? If so, by whom?
.r - i
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed New launch ramps
New docks and paving.
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be raded or disturbed
1/- 37,000 ?q ft
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation 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 impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
54.5%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
asphalt
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? _ N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local appr6val9.
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
m. Water supply source
N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MI,W) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break- Boat
water, pier, ramp (3
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
Length Width Depth

70 14 4.7'

3,000
c u. f t #4 w a ' 33a o

1.50 c . ft. c 3 ;s r
315 0 c . f t. 187 si`I# r
washe stone
buu cu. . c ass r
ne
ip
ap
ip
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below rap
water level in cubic yards 10 cu. yd s .
c. Typeofmaterial Removal of old hoat- ramps.
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of swamps, or other wetlands?
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary No-",
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). Surface runoff e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
N/A
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area
N/A
N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N,/-
A-If so, where?
Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
N/A
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material __N/_A_
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water negligible
f. Type of fill material Class I rip rap as shown
in part A
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
water? YES instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 117 cuyds
c rd
1
cu affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
1
. yd
.:
washed stone the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
m. Type of fill material -?cu ?>ds • class Tes t ap deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
n. Source of fill material NCDOT approved quarr y the project.
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? Nn An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled 1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?_ Dragline, Hydraulic Backhoe
Bulldozer
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site?N_ If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkheadotp2 R 180' in front of
existing bulkhead)
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level ?-,I feet
Please 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 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project t the Division-of Coastal Management and should devised by the applicant o
that opportunity.
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Name Mr. Pete E. Callahan
Address ?n2 R_ '34th Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Name UNC - Institute of Marine
Address --Sct-rc__
3431 Aren e Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
DA # SAWKS 73-16-01-363
State Permit #117-76
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
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 ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
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 application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the 23 day September ,19 9 . 4
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Landowner or Authorizel-agmnt
For: NC Wildlife Resources commission
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO November 16, 1994
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199500515 A
Mr. John Dorney .?,
Division of Environmental Management i
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) for Department of the Army authorization and a State Water
Quality Certification to upgrade public boatramp facilities, by replacing
ramps, piers and docks and repaving a parking lot, on Bogue Sound, off
Arendell Street, Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina. Your receipt
of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification
in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality
certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law.
A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification
has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days
after receipt of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State
action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked for an
extension of time, by January 9, 1995, the District Engineer will deem that
waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Scott McLendon, Wilmington
Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
e Wrigh
Chief Regulato Branch
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Charles Jones
Morehead City Regional Office
North Carolina Division
of Coastal Management
Post Office Box 769
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
7ylt? 0 0 5 /S
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: NC Wildlife Resources Commission / Morehead City Boat Access Area
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: In Morehead City, off Arendell Street, on Bogue Sound behind
the NC DOT Visitors Center at the existing Wildlife Boat Ramp, Carteret County
Photo Index - 1989: Strip #154 Frame #25 @ 6 & 7 / F
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2675460 Y: 361200 R?C?v.,?
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / Dredge & Fill

WGULATGRY RRA IR
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 03/24/94 10/05/94 '
Was Applicant Present - YES NO
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 09/28/94 (Incomplete)
10/ 17/94 (Complete)
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Morehead City LUP (Up-dated Dec. 1991)
Land Classification From LUP - Developed / Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Estuarine Shoreline and Estuarine Waters
(C) Water Dependent: YES
(D) Intended Use: State Government / Public Boat Ramp and Access
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned -None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - 4 Boat Ramps, Docks, Bulkhead and Parking lot
Planned - 3 Boat Ramps, Docks, Riprap and Paved Parking
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - Bulkheaded
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Saltmarsh cordgrass
10 sq. ft.
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Ramp(s) 2940 sq. ft.
Riprap 900 sq. ft.
(C) Other Paved Surface
Highground / Parking Lot 17,998 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Approximately 1.49 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: YES
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The NC Wildlife Resources Commission proposes to upgrade the public
boat ramp and access facility in Morehead City by replacing the concrete ramps, wooden docks and
paving the parking lot.
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Morehead City / Bogue Sound
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The NC Wildlife Resources Commission proposes
up-grade the access facility in Morehead City by replacing the concrete boat ramps, the
docking structures and paving the parking area. The project site consists of 1.49 acres
of highground property located on Bogue Sound at the Wildlife Ramp situated behind
the new DOT Visitors Center at 3409 Arenndell Street.
The project plans call for removal of the 4 exiting concrete ramps an area that
measure approximately 70 feet wide on the shoreline by 52 feet extending waterward
of the mean high water level. In addition to the concrete ramps, all of the existing
wooden docks and finger piers will be removed making way for the new set of
concrete ramps and wooden docks. The proposed set of 3 concrete ramp will measure
about 53 feet wide along the shoreline and extend 52 feet into the water. The
waterward end of the new ramps will be approximately 24 feet farther into Bogue
Sound than the end of the existing set of concert ramps. A limited amount of
excavation may be required to remove the old concrete ramp and to secure the
improved slop of the new ramps. Spoil material that can not be used on site will be
trucked to a near by disposal area. The slop of the new ramps will be increased from
10 % to 14 % with the expectation that the amount of sand build-up on the ramps will
be much less. In addition, the surface of the new ramps will be raked or cross
grooved so that vehicles will have greater taction when retrieving boats.
All of the existing wooden docks and piers will be removed and 4 new, structures of
similar design will be installed. The 2 interior piers have been designed with a step-
down to improve boat access on lower tide conditions. In addition, the 2 finger piers
will act as physical barriers between the concrete ramps. The overall length of the pier
structures will be approximately 24 feet longer than the existing piers in order to meet
the new off-set requirements of the proposed boat ramps. The natural water depths in
and around the ends of the new ramps/piers will increase from about 2.5 feet to 9 feet
on mean low tide.
The existing bulkhead east of the ramps defines the highground property will remain in
place. The 180 foot bulkhead closely approximates the mean high water level. Class I
riprap is scheduled to be placed immediately in front of the existing bulkhead, The
project plans show a 5 to 8 foot wide base of riprap extending from the new ramp to
the east end of the bulkhead. It is noted with interest that the area of saltmarsh and the
tidal gut on the east side of the will not be impacted by the proposed riprap. It is
noted that the end of the existing bulkhead is about 55 feet west of the applicant's
eastern property line.
On the highground, the existing gravel parking area will be graded and paved. The
new asphalt will create a well defined lot with designated parldng spaces for about 37
vehicles including 2 handicapped spaces. Access to the project site will be controlled
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Morehead City / Bogue Sound
PAGE #3
by way of entering on the west side through the new driveway at the DOT Visitors
Center on Arendell Street. Vehicular traffic exiting the project site will do so on the
east side of the property either by way of the Visitor's Center or by way of the original
connection to Evans Street. The new parking lot will measure about 270 feet long by
120 feet wide` and will generate approximately 34,000 square feet of impervious
surfaces. The proposed parking lot design has reduced the overall amount of
impervious surface by almost 1 percent, from 55.3% to 54.5 %. Between the parking
and Bogue Sound the applicant has designed a stormwater collection system. The
grassy depression will be located within a 25 foot wide buffer zone that is defined by
the parking lot on the north and the bulkhead on the south. The same buffer zone and
stromwater depression system will be incorporated into the construction plans along the
east side of the property. Along the east side of the property a tidal ditch with
saltmarsh cordgrass will remain undisturbed by the proposed project.
10. ANTICIPATED EWPACTS: The proposed project will displace approximately 2940
square feet of intertidal bottomland that is characterized by the old concrete ramp and a
near shore area of sandy mud. The relocated boat ramps will extend the waterward
dimension by about 24 feet. The proposed riprap will enhance the stability of the
exiting bulkhead while reducing the amount of reflected wave energy. The new riprap
will occupy approximately 900 square feet of intertidal bottomland. On the highground
property, the proposed project will provide paved parking while reducing the overall
amount of impervious surfaces by 1%. The redeveloped property will also provide a
25 foot wide buffer and stormwater depression system. The proposed project should
improve the overall appearance of the facility and the useability of the boat ramps.
PREPARED BY: JAMES L. MERCER
DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 1994

Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and
must be completed for all projects
1 APPLICANT it, b.

If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
Both
Will the project be for community, private, or
commercial use?
? re Tuhlic use
C.
a. Name NC Wildlife Reso s Commission
Address 512 N. Salisbury St.
City Raleigh
State NC
Zip 27604- Dayphone_ 919/733-3633
1188
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Morehead City Boating
Access Area - site improvements
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OFsPROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Sweet address or secondary road number
Arendell Street
b. City, town, community, or landmark
c. County_ CartPrPt
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? ° Yves -
e. -Rogue bgdknfdwater nearest project
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
Site.i.is used for launching and
retrieving of boats
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 1.49 ac
b. Size of individual lot(s) RAMP
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
+/- 4.0 ft
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Sand
e. Vegetation on tract Grass
f. Man-made features now on tract Launch ramps,
docks, ABC crusher run parking lot.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
? Conservation Transitional
? Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for j. Hasa professional archaeological survey been
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, carried out for the tract? uo If so, by whom?
or pier). Upgrade site area (replace
ramps and dock systems, pave parking
area).
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5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed New launch ramps
New docks and paving.
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
c. Density (Give the number of residential iidential units and the
units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be raded or disturbed
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e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation 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 7$ feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
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g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
asphalt
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management? N/A
J. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local apprr6val?
N/A
k. Describe existingN Atment facilities.
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). Surf rfagg runoff
2

m. Water supply source
N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor?
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break- goat
water, pier, ramp (3
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
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rip
rap
cu. . C ass rip
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below rap
water level in cubic yards 10 cu. yds .
c. Typeofmaterial Removal of old hnaf- ramps.
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
Np .
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
N/A
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f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/,A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
swamps, or water areas?
N/A
k.
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c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet N/A
d. Type of bulkhead material N/A
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water negligible
f. Type of fill material Class I rip rap as shown
in part 6 (A)
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
Will the fill material be placed below mean high A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
water? YES instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
Amount of fill in cubic yards 117 cuyds affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
111 cu . yds .: #4 washed s tone the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
Type of fill material 6 cu ydc • n l- T zip? ap deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
Source of fill material NCDOT, approved • quarry the project.
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands? tin
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? Dragline, Hydraulic Backhoe
Bulldozer
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site?Nr)_ If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkheado?(180' in front of
J6 existin bulkhead)
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level _
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please 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 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project t the Division of Coastal
Management and should vised by the Applipipt o?
that opportunity. -
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Name * Mr.- Pete E. Callahan
Address g n 2 q- 34th Street
-Morehead City. NC 28557
Name UNC - Institute of Marine Sciences
Address
3431 Arendell Street
Nu 2BD57
ore ea City,
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
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.
Name
Address
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
perminee, and issuing dates.
DA # SAWKS .73-16-01-363
State Permit #117-76
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment , Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
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 application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the 23 day of September 94
Landowner or Authorizes-&*t
For: NC Wildlife Resources Commission
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources A74
Division of Environmental Management •N
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, , Secretary
ED E H N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P,E„ Director
December 6, 1994
Mr. Gordon Myers
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N.c. 27604-1188
Dear Mr. Myers:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed boat ramp construction
Project # 941050, COE # 199500515
Carteret County
Attached hereto is a copy of Certification No. 2955 issued to N.C. Wildlife Commission
dated 6 December 1994.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
eston ward, Y. E.
11 . Attachments
wqc 2955
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DEM Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. John Parker, Division of Coastal Management
Central Files
R0. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
Carteret County
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the requirements of Section 401 Public Laws
92-500 and 95-217 of the United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of Environmental
Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section .0500 to N.C. Wildlife Commission resulting in fill of 10
square feet of wetlands impact in Carteret County pursuant to an application filed on the 8th day of November of
1994 to construct a boat ramp and access facility in Morehead City.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the discharge of fill material into the waters of Bogue
Sound in conjunction with the proposed development in Carteret County will not result in a violation of
applicable Water Quality Standards and discharge guidelines. Therefore, the State of North Carolina certifies
that this activity will not violate Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted in
accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Condition(s) of Certification:
1. That the activity be conducted in such a manner as to prevent significant
increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction
related discharge (25 NTUs in all saltwater classes).
2. That all wet concrete poured below MHW be poured at low tide and that the forms be
completely dewatered. No Wet concrete shall be placed in the surface waters.
3. That silt fences and other erosion controls be in place prior to any earthen movement
in the area.
4. That the side slopes of the filled area be stabilized with vegetation as soon as possible
to prevent erosion.
5. That the riprap material be of such size so as not able to carried off by wave action
and consist of clean rock or masonry material, free of toxic materials.
6. That the applicant apply for and obtain a Stormwater Certification from this Division
prior to construction.
Violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in revocation of this Certification. This
Certification shall become null and void unless the above conditions are made conditions of the Federal 404
and/or Coastal Area Management Act Permit. This Certification shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or
CAMA permit.
If this Certification is unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing upon written
request within thirty (30) days following receipt of this Certification, This request must be in the form of a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes and filed with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made, this
Certification shall be final and binding.
This the 6th day of December, 1994.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Pr ston H ward, Jr. P.E. WQC# 2955
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TO: John Dorney
'9xining Branch
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Irv
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CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW %
REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REVIEWER: GREGSON '
WQ SUPERVISOR: ADKINS
DATE: November 18, 1994
WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING
PERMIT YR: 94 PERMIT NO.: 941050 COUNTY: Carteret
PROJECT NAME: NC Wildlife Resources Commission
PROJECT TYPE: Boat Ramp PERMIT TYPE: CAMA
COE #: N/A DOT#: N/A
RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: November 14, 1994
REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN#: 030503
*STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Bogue Sound
CLASS: SA STREAM INDEX #: 20-3648.5)
*OPEN OR CLOSED: Open
WL IMPACT: Yes WL TYPE: SM
WL REQUESTED: 0.0002 WL ACR EST: Yes
WL SCORE: N/A
MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A
MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SHEET ATTACHED?: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: ISSUE
STORMWATER PLAN REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, DATE APPROVED: Has not been submitted (applicant will be contacted)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to upgrade an existing boat ramp facility.
WATER QUALITY CERT. (401)
CERT. REQ'D: Yes
IF YES, TYPE: Individual
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N/A
TO BE PERMITTED BY: N/A
IF BY DEM, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A
WATER/WETLAND FILL
AREA OF FILL - WATER: 3840 sq. ft. WETLAND: 10 sq. ft.
IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? No
DREDGING
IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS
OF RESOURCE? N/A
IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? N/A
941050.Nov
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MARINA
ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED?
SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A
OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A
(ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.)

That the project will require a 401 Certification and that Certification should include the
following conditions for the construction of the boat ramp and for the placement of the riprap.
1. That all wet concrete poured below MI-1W be poured at low tide and that the forms be
completely dewatered. No Wet concrete shall be placed in the surface waters.
2. That silt fences and other erosion controls be in place prior to any earthen movement in
the area.
3. That the side slopes of the filled area be stabilized with vegetation as soon as possible
to prevent erosion.
4. That the riprap material be of such size so as not able to be carried off by wave action
and consist of clean rock or masonry material, free of toxic materials.
5. That the project be done in such a manner so as to not cause turbidity outside the
immediate construction area to exceed 25 NTU.
6. That the applicant apply for and obtain a Stormwater Certification from this Division
prior to construction.
cc: Central Files
Wilmington Regional Office Files
DCM-James L. Mercer
John Parker