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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT RECEIVED
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
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ENVIRONMENTAL suleivGES
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: T. Vance Chamberlin (Riverwood)
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Various sites in Northeast C. F. River
Photo Index -14$9: n/a 14$4: n/a
State Plane Coordinates - X: n/a Y: n/a
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA & potentially D&F
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - n/a
Was Applicant Present - n/a
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - cc: 12/2196
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - New Hanover; Pender; Brunswick
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PTA, EW
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Recovery of saw-logs for use in speciality lumber enterprise
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - n/a
Planned - n/a
(F) Type of Structures: Existing existing logs on river bottom
Planned - use of mechanical devices(chains and grapples)
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: n/a
Source - n/a
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DRF.DGF,D FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other
River bottom unable to
determine
(D) Total Area Disturbed: Unable to determine (potentially several acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: yes
(F) Water Classification: SC and SC Sw Open: No shellfish resources in project
area
8. PROJECT SUNMARY: The applicant proposes to recover saw-logs from the bottom of the
Northeast Cape Fear and possibly other rivers in order to utilize them in a speciality wood product
enterprise.
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T. Vance Chamberlin
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9. PROJECT DF,SCRrPTiON - The applicant proposes to recover saw-timber logs that have sunk
to the bottom of the Northeast Cape Fear River in various locations within the river. Most of
these sites are associated with historic saw mill locations which are no longer in operation.
According to the applicant there are several sites where these log resources can be found. The
logs are situated above or slightly imbedded within the bottom substrate. The applicant has
received a permit from the NC Department of Cultural Resources approving the activity. As a
requirement of the permit the applicant must provide information pertaining to the location of
areas containing sufficient quantities of logs to support a recovery operation. The logs will be
located and mapped by means of remote sensing equipment consisting of side scan sonar and GPS
technology. Upon locating the logs will be recovered by means of wrapped chain or by the
utilization of an orange peel grapple mounted on a barge. The logs will be taken to a high ground
site and off loaded and then milled into lumber.
10. ANTICIPATED PACTS - The applicant has indicated that the initial phase of the proposed
project will consist primarily of the recovery of logs that are now at or above the bottom of the
river. Ultimately the recovery activity may also include logs that are partially or totally covered
by bottom sediment. The mechanical removal of the initial logs appears to be borderline as to
whether it can be defined as development. We have exercised our authority to consider the
potential aspects of the proposal on coastal resources, in that the action has the possibility of
negative impacts through the elimination of bottom habitat as well as the generation of turbidities
and the release of sediment into the water column. Our experience with other activities of this
magnitude indicate that any disturbance will have a short term duration and will cause limited
localized disruptions. We have also advised the applicant that any future expansion of the
proposed recovery method will need to be reviewed prior to initiation of the change in operation.
Submitted by: C. Robert Stroud, Jr Date: 12/30/1996 Office: Wilmington
Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
a b. City, tqw?, community or landmark
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1. APPLICANT LcJ
a. Landowner:
Name
Address
State .
City L22&1:14
Zip Z2401 Day Phone WO '3160111
Fax q /0 k11-0100
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City
Zip
Fax
State
Day Phone
c. Project name (if any) ?A
c. Street add s or secondary road number
d. Is proposed work within city 'ts or planning
jurisdiction? Yes No
e. Name of body of wat nearest pr jest (e.g. fiver,
creek, sound, bay) Ltmll-
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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 an /o ling activities.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance /of an existing
project, new work, or both? AIIA
c. Will the project be, for private or commercial
use?
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d.
Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
ti
If more space is needed, please, attach
NOTE: Perndt wiU be issued in mine of laru?or(sj, m/or?
project name.
NOV 13 1996
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED j M 14 ? r
COAL s AL ??iA1?lAGFN
PROJECT
a. County / -?? N?
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Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
NIA
a. Size of entire tract Ae lQ n.
b. Size of individual lot(s) . o
c. Approximate ele tion of tract above MHW or
NWL A/ 1A
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
e.. Vegetation on tract 411A
f. Man-made features now on tract A
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
i. Is the proposed, project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes No
(Attach zon* compliance certificate, if applicable)
j. Has a professional arV ilogical assessment been
done for the tract? Yes No
If yes, by whom? 'C. _ od Af _` .
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.)
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 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
idk on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.020.3 for a
detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National Registered Please note that original drawings are preferred and
Historic District or does it involve a National only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
"Register listed or igible property? prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an
Yes No adequate number of quality copies are provided by
applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes `. ;" (Nq J vvT £ngm
Coastal (marsh) Other 7s regarding that agency's use of larger
i ?? -- J ---- *9 TFI.) A site or location map is a part of plat
NP If yes, has a delineation been conducted? req?ir, ep}ents and it must be sufficiently detailed to
(Attach docurmentation, if available) 'NO V 1 3 19?i ency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
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GOAD F =A". i 411A1` AGEMENT
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
• A Stormwater Certir !cation, if one is necessary.
• A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts as proof that such owners
have received a copy of the application and plats
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised
that they have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• 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.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
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. .
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the day of 0 ?. , 192L.
Print Name= U aAC t- C n w. ?? t?y' i V`
Signature ?I ^ Jate'?_
Lando%ner or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project. ??
DCM -2 Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3 Upland Development
DCM MP-4 Structures Information
DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6 Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each anachment in the
spa rovided at the bottom of each form.
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NOV 13 1996
COASTAL MANAGENIENT
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
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 that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
i onoth Width Deoth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)

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DiViSK)N OF
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards
b. Type of material to be excavated
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c. Does the area to be excavated include Tcoastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic -vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? `Yes_ ?No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards /,4
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area
b. Dimensions of disposal area
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting perm n from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
If yes, where?
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Form DCM-MP-2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
f. Does the disposal incl a any area in the water?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization A
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average dis ce waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum dist c waterward of MHW or NWL
e. `^Shoreline ero ion during preceding 12 months
(Source of i ormation)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
g
Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap /V/A
(2) Bulkhead ba fill
h. Type of fill material
Source of fill material NIA
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes &-' No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL.
a. How will excavated or fill mate i be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
c. Will wetlands be cr3ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes J/ No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIE?' c° r W 00
pplicant or Project Name
(Excluding Shoreline Stabiliza iok
. u v 13 1996 signature
a. Will fill material b?ught to site? 1; IVISIC)N OP `? /? _ 9so
Yes No IIASTAL MANAGEMENT Date
Revised 03/95
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
August 5, 1997
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Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED DATE u ?
127 Car al Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
John R. Parker
Major Permits Processing
SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: T. Vance Chamberlin (Riverwood)
Project Location: Various sites in the Northeast Cape Fear River
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Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to recover saw-logs from the bottom of the Northeast Cape
Fear River and possibly other rivers in order to utilize them in a specialty wood
product enterprise.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by August 25, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact REP2 at
extension 251. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
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August 21, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
FROM: Eric Fleek;?_
RE: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Review Comments
The subject applicant is T. Vance Chamberlin. He proposes to
initially recover saw logs from the N.E. Cape Fear River which
are "now at or above the bottom of the river," and that
"ultimately the recovery activity may also include logs that are
partially or totally covered by bottom sediment." We are
concerned about the loss of bottom habitat by removal of not only
the desired saw logs but also by the potential removal of non-saw
(i.e. naturally deposited) logs. It seems likely that many of the
targeted saw logs could be confused with these similar NATURALLY
occurring logs. What assurance can he provide that he will not
remove ALL desirable logs encountered and not just limit his
recovery efforts to saw timber logs? If all the desirable logs
are removed from this area, whether they are saw timber or not,
it seems likely that an unacceptable loss of bottom habitat would
result. Also, in the application the estimated area to be
disturbed is listed as "potentially several acres". The applicant
needs to be more specific because if the recovery of saw timber
logs covers several miles of river then this office would object
to the project as proposed. Therefore the applicant needs to
provide a better estimate of the actual area to be disturbed.
In addition, this office would recommend a provision requiring
all recovered logs which are obviously not saw timber logs (e.g.
those which have limbs/branches) must be returned to the bottom.
Department of Environment,
l
Health and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
August 5, 1997
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TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality ,slv
FROM: John R. Parker F ???G 1 19
Major Permits Processing Coordinator ?av,ry 9j
SUBJECT: CAMAIDREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Applicant: T. Vance Chamberlin (Riverwood)
Project Location: Various sites in the Northeast Cape Fear River
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to recover saw-logs from the bottom of the Northeast Cape
Fear River and possibly other rivers in order to utilize them in a specialty wood
product enterprise.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by August 25, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact REP2 at
extension 251. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
SIGNED I DATE
127 Car al Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
August 21, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
FROM: Eric Fleekq--
RE: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Review Comments
The subject applicant is T. Vance Chamberlin. He proposes to
initially recover saw logs from the N.E. Cape Fear River which
are "now at or above the bottom of the river," and that
"ultimately the recovery activity may also include logs that are
partially or totally covered by bottom sediment." we are
concerned about the loss of bottom habitat by removal of not only
the desired saw loas but also by the potential removal of non-saw
(i.e. naturally deposited) logs. It seems likely that many of the
targeted saw logs could be confused with these similar NATURALLY
occurring logs. What assurance can he provide that he will not
remove ALL desirable logs encountered and not just limit his
recovery efforts to saw timber logs? If all the desirable logs
are removed from this area, whether they are saw timber or not,
it seems likely that an unacceptable loss of bottom habitat would
result. Also, in the application the estimated area to be
disturbed is listed as "potentially several acres". The applicant
needs to be more specific because if the recovery of saw timber
logs covers several miles of river then this office would object
to the project as proposed. Therefore the applicant needs to
provide a better estimate of the actual area to be disturbed.
In addition, this office would recommend a provision requiring
all recovered logs which are obviously not saw timber logs (e.g.
those which have limbs/branches) must be returned to the bottom.