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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19970304 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19970404State of -)rth Carolina Departr -nt of Environment, Health nd Natural Resources Division of `,Hater Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director ?EHNF? May 23, 1997 Dare County DWQ Project # 970304 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Kitty Hawk Landing Association, Inc. P.O. Box 923 Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 Dear Sirs: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to dredge material from 0.841 acres of waters for the purpose of conducting edging in an access channel and canal at Kitty Hawk Landing, as you described in your application dated 4 April 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Numbers 3105 and 3112. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non-Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. Two (2) feet of freeboard must be maintained at all times in the upland diked disposal basin. The effluent (discharge) pipe must be located at the farthest possible distance from the influent pipe to allow maximum settling. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919-733-1786. Sincerel , ?Pres on Howard, Jr. P.E. ' 1- Attachment j cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office Washington DWQ Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files John Parker; DCM George Wood; Environmental Professionals 970304.1tr Division of Water Quality - Environmental Sciences Branch Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX # 733-9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer • 50% recycled/100/6 post consumer paper DEHNR Fax.9199753716 May 15 '97 13:46 P.02/04 To.t. John '.Denney . " ... PXarrn3axg; ' Br'a'nch I3?I.S Obi;. OF ROHI iTAL' MANAGBMNT - C.A?fA/COE ' PST iLPPLICATIQNEfiByi VQ SUPEMSOR: THORPM o .1d >REVIEWEK':.. i SAWYER STS: ?S P? 0t'? Q : IS I !! II?:: ORHATION' FOR CEr11 a. OFFICE TRAi'CKJM BIt!!IT-= YR:: :.9 P CAUm: PRQ C?;'?YP&: , RPR?sIT TYPE: CADCOE Dar if BG i f)li- Cam: DATE n0K CDA: ' o d FFTCS:' i t0.• RIVER' SUB. BASIN #: `1? .•? ? JACENT WATER BODY- -; AIL W]$: WL:.' 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CLOSURE OF SHELLFISESNG WATERS: ,.cc- WaRo; ' 066+-ral Files; DCM Fuld Offices; C OE Washington Office DEHNR Fax : 9199753716 May 15 '97 13:47 P.03/04 $ p [ij W ITjoNs OR' PEiMT RFSTRICT ONS: / J .. K ff OR ! DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Kitty Hawk Landing Association, Inc. 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Ivy Lane, Kitty Hawk, Dare County Photo Index -1995:187-1973: C-16, H-15 1989: 144-11: V-12, R-15 1984: 137-494: V-19, R-20 State Plane Coordinates - X: 2963800 Y: 855250 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D & F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 12-11-96 Was Applicant Present - YES 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - ..1-31-97 Application Complete -, 3-5-97 Office - Elizabeth City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan -1995 Kitty Hawk Land-Use Plan Update Land Classification From LUP - Conservation (B) AEC(s) Involved: Public Trust / Estuarine Waters, Estuarine Shoreline (C) Water Dependent: yes (D) Intended Use: private (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - NA . Planned - NA (F) Type of Structures: Existing - partially bulkheaded canal and access channel Planned - 2 jetty and 2 breakwater structures (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: NA Source - NA 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] DREDGED FILLED 970304 86CEIV&D ?w PR R 4 199 ?N?NTAC SC/FN?? TEMPORARY SPOIL MNT A TNMRNT (A) Vegetated Wetlands (B) Estuarine / Public Trust Waters 36,675 sf.(.841 A.) (C) Upland Spoil Area 19,662 sf. (.451A.) (D) Total Area Disturbed: 56,337 sf. (1.293 A.) (E) Primary Nursery Area: No (F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes 8. PROJECT SUNEMIARY: The applicant proposes to maintenance dredge the access channel and canal to Kitty Hawk Landing and construct 2 wooden jetties and 2 wooden breakwater structures to help reduce future channel/canal siltation. It is estimated by staff that this dredge project will generate between 1,000 and 1,500 cy. of spoil material. s Bitty Hawk Landing Association, Inc. No Report Page Two Site Description The proposed work site is in Kitty Hawk Landing Subdivision. Kitty Hawk Landing is located near the western end of Kitty Hawk Road adjacent to Kitty Hawk Bay and the Albemarle Sound in Dare County. There are several man-made canals in this subdivision which provide access to Public Trust Waters of Kitty Hawk Bay and the Albemarle Sound. The proposed work site is the western-most canal located between Ivy Lane and the Albemarle Sound. Examination of aerial photos indicate that this canal was constructed originally by connecting this canal to a pond, referred to as Avery Pond in the Town of Kitty Hawk 1994 Land-Use Plan Update. Avery Pond was probably constructed itself originally to provide fill for Kitty Hawk Landing. The canal is still referred to as Avery Pond. The canal is over 3,400 feet long with water depths between -2.5 ft. and -6.0 ft. (NWL) with the most shallow depths being near the canal entrance. This canal channel currently extends about 300 ft. into the Albemarle Sound and reaches depths between -4.0 and -7.0 ft. (NWL). The shoreline of this canal is bulkheaded on the east bank, with some lots at the landward end of the canal being also bulkheaded on the west bank. The west bank separates this canal from the Albemarle Sound and is mostly vegetated with a large coastal marsh, including Juncus R.., Spartina C. and Typha L. Previous investigations have noted that sparse amounts of Ruppia maritima exist outside the canal opening and Achillea millefolium exist in more dense quantities within the canal. The waters of this canal and the Albemarle Sound are classified by the Division of Marine Fisheries as Coastal Waters. These waters are classified by the Division of Coastal Management as both Public Trust and Estuarine Waters and as such, is part of the Estuarine System Area of Environmental Concern. Proposed Work This application involves the construction of two wooden jetties and two wooden breakwaters, as well as the maintenance dredging of the above referenced channel and canal. The purpose for the proposed structures are to reduce the shoaling and siltation at the entrance of the channel and canal. The design for this project includes two jetties aligned parallel to the navigation channel of the canal entrance. The jetties will be built about 65 ft. apart and extend from inside the canal mouth about 135 ft. into the Albemarle Sound. The total length of each jetty will be 250 ft. - Kitty Hawk Landing Association, Inc. Bio Report Page Three To allow for visibility to navigation, these jetty structures are proposed to be constructed at a height of 3.0 ft. above the NWL. Each jetty will connect to a wooden breakwater structure which will align somewhat perpendicular to the channel and run to the associated bank of the canal entrance. To provide for visibility to navigation, these breakwater structures are proposed to be built to a height of 2.0 ft. above the NWL. The total combined length of these breakwater structures will be'- 215 feet. These structures will be constructed with six inch wide openings between each six inch sheathing board and will not connect to the associated shoreline or bulkhead, terminating 4 feet from the shoreline on each bank. The applicant also proposes to hydraulically maintenance dredge the subject waterway to a maximum depth of 6.0 ft. below the NWL. Maintenance dredging is proposed for 160 ft. of the Albemarle Sound navigation channel portion of these Public Trust Waters. The applicant also proposes to maintenance dredge 570 ft. of the canal which connects to these waters. The width of the proposed dredge area will be 45 ft. and it is estimated by staff that the total quantity of dredge spoil will be between 1,000 and 1,500 cy. The proposed dredge spoil containment de-watering area is located on community property near the end of the subject canal and is fenced and bulkheaded. The applicant has indicated on their application and plat work that this containment area is 19,662 sf. This same spoil site was used when this waterway was maintenance dredged in 1994 and according to the applicant, allows for a containment of over 4,300 cy. dredge material. Anticipated Impacts _ The proposed wooden jetties and breakwaters exceed the 7H Rule Conditions concerning heights for these type of structures. According to the applicant, in consideration of navigation safety in these waters, the proposed heights on the breakwater structures will make them more visible and be easier to navigate, as well as add a degree of strength to these structures. The proposed six inch openings on these breakwater structures between each sheathing board will allow resources to pass through the structures but also allow the structures to reduce water velocity. The placement of these structures at the channel and canal opening should reduce siltation in this inlet and canal, however, I believe the proposed heights will result in annual damage to these structures. Typically, these open water structures experience the least damage when they are constructed at heights of 6 inches to one foot above the NWL. The jetty structures will each extend about 130 feet into the Albemarle Sound and may present a hazard to some navigation. The dredging from this project will impact 36,675 sf. of Estuarine / Public Trust Waters. This activity will result in an increase in turbidity of the adjacent waters during this work. f ? Kitty Hawk Landing Association, Inc. Bio Report Page Four The proposed dredging, in our estimate will generate between 1,000 and 1,500 cy. of dredge spoil material. The applicant has reported in their application that the spoil containment area will handle 4,300 cy. of spoil material. I believe that this reported 4,300 cy. figure is considerably larger than what the structure will actually handle. If you allow for a 8 to 12 foot wide berm, keep a good distance from the canal and allow for a 2 foot operation free board, this containment site might more reasonably handle between 1,000 and 2,000 cy. of spoil material. Permitted operation will most likely require a 72 hour retention time before allowing the discharge spoil leachate. If the hydraulic dredge pumps 200 gpm, I believe this spoil site will only be able to operate about 30 hours before having to cease pumping in order to meet a 72 hour retention time requirement. CAMA Review A review of the 1995 Kitty Hawk Land-Use Plan Update as it pertains to this site will be forwarded at a later date. Submitted by: Dennis W. Hawthorn Date: March 17, 1997 Form DCM-MP-1 (To be completed by all applicants) 1. APPLICANT a. Landowner: Name Kitty Hawk Landing Association, Inc. Address PO Box 923 City Kigy_Hawk State NC Zip 27949 Day Phone (919) 261-8465 b. Authorized Agent: Name Environmental Professionals, Inc. Address PO Box 3368 FEB 0 7 ;9347 b. City, town, community or landmark Kitty Hawk c. Street address or secondary road number Tenninus of lyy Lane d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction? X Yes No e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river, creek, sound, bay) Albemarle Sound 3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT. a. List all development activities you propose (e.g. building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and excavation and/or filling activities. Maintenance dredaina, construction of ietties, and breakwaters. City Kill Devil Hills State NC Zip 27948 Day Phone (919) 441-0239 Fax (919 441-0721 c. Project name (if any) Kitty Hawk Landing N07E. Permit will he issued in ncnne of landowner(s). and/or project name. 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT APPLICATION b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Both c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial use? Private d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of constriction and daily operations of proposed project. If more space is needed, please attach additional pages. Maintenance dredcins to allow continued access into Kitty Hawk Landing. Construction of jetties and breakwaters to abate shoaling. (See attached narrative.) a. County Dare Form DCM-MP-1 FEB 0 7 ill 4. LAND AND WATER CHARACTERISTICS n. a. Size of entire tract N/A b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A Describe location and type of discharges to waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges.) effluent return from diked disposal area c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL _ . 4t o. Describe existing drinking water supply source. d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract sandy loam e. Vegetation on tract lawn grass (on spoil disposal site) f. Man-made features now on tract residential development, bulkheads, boat ramp g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification of the site? (C'onsull the local land use plan.) Conservation Transitional Developed X Community Rural Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? . residential i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? X Yes No (Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable) j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? Yes X No If yes, by whom? k. Is the project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a National Register listed or eligible property? Yes X No 1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes X No Coastal (marsh) Other If yes, has a delineation been conducted? (Attach documentation, ifavailahle) 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION In addition to the completed application form, the following . iterns must be submitted: • A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties. If the applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under which the owner claims title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out the project. • An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 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 an adequate number of 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 unfarniliar with the area to the site. Include highway or secondary road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like. •A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary. m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. N/A Form 6CM-MP-1 RNPIrT) FEB 0 I 1997 •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 James & Evclvn Tvlcr Decatur Partnership Address PO Box 465 934 Kitty Hawk Road Phone Leesburg. VA 22075 Kitty Hawk. NC 27949 Name Burrcll Beacham Jcsse T. Lee Address 79 Pagoda St. 3926 Ivv Lane Phone Milton. MA 02186 Kittv Hawk. NC 27948 Name Francis Akers James Jackson Address PO Box 1327 1162 Svlvan Drive Phone Kittv Hawk. NC 27949 Toms Rivcr. NJ 08753 1 understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application. The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions contained in the permit. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies with the State of North Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program- I 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 the project. 1 further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. This is the Z9 aday of J &K- , 19-U. • A list of previous state or federal permits issued lbr work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. 12/22/93 CAMA Permit No. 138-93 • 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. Print Narnc ru r - J - U? Signature AL11 AJL"1r7T do ner or Authorized ent Please indicate at project. X .DCM MP-2 DCM MP-3 X DCM MP-4 DCM MP-5 DCM MP-6 tachments pertaining to your proposed Excavation and Fill Information Upland Development Structures Information Bridges and Culverts Marina Development NOTE: Please .c qn and data each attachment in the space provided at the boltom ofeach form. Form DCM -MP-2 EXCAVAT-ION AND -FILL (Except bridges and culverts) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill activities. All values to be given in feet. Average F'mal Existing Project Length Width Depth Depth Access channel (NEW) or (NWL Canal Boat basin Boat ramp Rock groin Rock breakwater Other (Excluding shoreline stabilization) 1 160' 45' See Plat 6.0' 570' 45' See Plat 6.0' N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Rr??3ltrn EEB 0 7 i'y97 1. EXCAVATION a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic yards f 1,000 c. yds. b. Type of material to be excavated sand/silt c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands? Yes X No d. Highground excavation in cubic yards N/A 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL a. Location of disposal area on community property b. Dimensions of diposal area 19,662 sq. ft. x 6ft deep c. Do you claim title to disposal area? X Yes . No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? X Yes No If yes, where? on community property Revised 03/95 . Form DCM-MP-2 e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes X , No f. Does the disposal include any area in the water? Yes X . No 3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Type of shoreline stabilization N/A Bulkhead - - Riprap b. Length N/A c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL N/A d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL N/A e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months N/A (Soured of i formalion) f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material N/A RECFI??rn FEB 0 11991 Yes X No If Yes, (1) Amount of material to be placed in the water N/A (2) Dimensions of fill area N/A (3) Purpose of fill N/A b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes X No 5. GENERAL a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? bermed spoil area, the spoil area will then be smoothed and grassed b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? hydraulic dredge g. . Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below c water level (1) Ri prap N/A (2) Bulkhead fill N/A h. Type of fill material N/A 1. Source of fill material N/A 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. Will fill material be brought to site? Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment? Yes X No If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen environmental impacts. N/A I)aIC of Projmt Name Revised 03/95 h 4 . Form DCM-MP-4 HAR <.. STRUCTURE S (Construction within Public Trust Areas) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, e. 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) n/a Commercial Community Private (2) Number n/a (3) Length n/a (4) Width n/a (5) Finger Piers n/a Yes No (i) Number n/a (ii) Length n/a (iii) Width n/a (6) Platform(s) n/a Yes No (i) Number n/a (ii) Length n/a (iii) Width n/a (7) Number of slips proposed n/a (8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian property lines n/a (9) Width of water body n/a (10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at NEW or . NWL n/a b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) (1) n/a Commercial Private (2) Length n/a (3) Width n/a c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) (1) Number n/a (2) Length n/a d. reakw (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) (1) Length 215' Total (2) Average distance from MHW, NWL, or wetlands breakwater perpendicular to shore begins 4' from NWL (3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or wetlands 138' Mooring buoys (1) n/a Commercial Community Private (2) Number n/a (3) Description of buoy (Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc. n/a (4) Width of water body n/a (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond shoreline n/a f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.) (1) n/a Commercial Community Private (2) Number n/a (3) Length n/a (4) Width g. Other (Give complete description) Two jetties will be constructed totaling 480' as shown on plat. Kittv Hawk Landin Appl' ant or Project Name , AZL ?' Signre 3A IS1 Date Revised 03/95 REPLY TO ATTENTION OF Regulatory Branch Action ID No. 199705167 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 April 1, 1997 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Dear Mr. Dorney: 1-1 030H R%DEryED 0,9 Q a 199 ???CN?NTq 4SC/?NCSS Please reference the application of Kitty Hawk Landing Association, Inc., for Department of the Army (DA) authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to maintenance dredge an existing canal and access channel to Kitty Hawk Landing, on property located at the terminus of Ivy Lane, adjacent the Albemarle Sound, in Kitty Hawk, Dare 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 May 31, 1997, the District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred. -2- Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington Regulatory Field Office, telephone (919) 975-1616, extension 23. Sincerely, (409'V?61 fvw 4 Raleigh Bland, P. W . S . Regulatory Project Manager 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