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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
ADDENDUM
SAPONAS POINTE MARINA PROJECT
Community Marina
and
Subdivision Residential Development
Federal Point Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Proposed by:
Mr. Steven MacCurry
Saponas Pointe Homeowners Association
December 1997
Prepared for:
Mr. Roger Schecter
Director
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
[phone]
ESTUARINE RESOURCES lht
P.O. Box 199 - Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 - [phone]
December 15, 1997
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
2728 Capital Blvd
Parker Lincoln Building, Section F
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Dear John:
I have enclosed five copies of an EA Addendum responding to questions brought fourth
by the Office of Legislative Affairs on behalf of several commenting internal agencies.
-- I have also discussed siting the marina in a highground basin, such as in the location of
the nearby Carolina Beach Park basin. Finally, per your request I have discussed the
ingress and egress for individual lots on a relatively high speed county road. When all
internal agencies are satisfied and confer with the additional information, I will update
the EA into one completed document. I feel this will facilitate external review and
address all known impacts from this development in one complete document.
The original EA addressed long-term maintenance related dredging spoil disposal
issues on page 5. If a written commitment is required please contact Mr. Steven
MacCurry at [phone].
Please distribute the additional information as soon as possible. Let me know if any
more questions arise or if more information is needed. When all internal agencies are
satisfied I will submit on behalf of the Saponos Pointe Homeowners Association the
additional required 16 copies. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
/? l? !-
Rick Civelli
Environmental Consultant
Enclosure : Five Environmental Assessment Addendums
cc: Mr. Steven MacCurry.
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
November 7, 1997
Mr. Richard Civelli
Estuarine Resources
P. O. Box 199
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
This letter is in response to the Environmental Assessment that you submitted on behalf
of the Saponas Pointe Marina Project on the Cape Fear River, near Snows Cut. The document
was circulated within the Department over the last- several weeks. On October 24 the Office of
Legislative Affairs returned comments to this office and stated these needed addressing in a
revised document.
The comments of the Division of Water Quality and the Wildlife Resources Commission
are included. The only real question by the WRC is that of the pumpout facility.
In addition to comments of the responding agencies, it is necessary and in keeping with
the Rules of the Coastal Resources Commission that the document discuss siting the marina in a
highground. basin, such as is the location of the nearby Park basin. Finally, it is requested the
document discuss ingress and egress for individual lots on a relatively high speed/high use
county road.
Should there be any question on this matter, do not hesitate to contact me or the
commenting agencies.
Very sincerely,
I
Jo R. Parker, Jr.
JRP Jr/aw
P.O. Box 27687, Raleiah, Nor-,h Carolina 27611-7637 Teieohone 916-722-2252
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I. Purpose ....................................................... 1
V. Alternative Analysis .............................................
D. Upland Marina Basin for 32 Slips 1
VI. Environmental Effects ............................................. 2
A.* Changes in Land Use ........................................ 2
B.* Wetlands .................................................2
H.* Groundwater Quality ........................................ 3
L. * Shellfish/Fish and Their Habitats .............................. 3
VII. Mitigative Measures .............................................. 3
VIII. Findings ....................................................... 3
X. Sources of Information ............................................ 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES
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Upland Marina Alternative
Special Use Permit S-417
75' COD Setback/Parking
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Date Richard V. Civelli
Certified Environmental Specialist (No. 13334)
Environmental Assessment Association
* Correlates to matching section in Environmental Assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
ADDENDUM
SAPONAS POINTE MARINA PROJECT
FEDERAL POINT TOWNSHIP, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
SAPONAS POINTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
1. Purpose
The purpose of this document is to supplement the Environmental Assessment that has been
circulated among internal commenting agencies. This project as a whole has been broken up into
two separate CAMA Major Permits and two environmental assessments. This was done
following recommendations by Wilmington District DCM staff and will help facilitate the project
as a whole and not tie up one particular facet of this multi-phased development. The second
environmental assessment will discuss the island development in its entirety. This will include
access to the island via highground and navigation channel, upland development, infrastructure,
and residential pier construction. The expected time frame for internal circulation is early January
1998.
This document was prepared by Richard Civelli of Estuarine Resources, in accordance with
requirements specified in the North Carolina Administrative code, Title I - Department of
Administration, Chapter 25 - North Carolina Environmental Policy Act, Section 0.500 -
Environmental Assessment. Any questions or comments regarding this EA Addendum should be
sent to Richard Civelli, Estuarine Resources, P.O. Box 199, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.
Telephone contact is [phone].
V. Alternative Analysis
D. Upland Marina Basin for 32 Slips
A possible alternative considered was that of an upland basin located in lots 13, 14 and 15. This
would require dredging an access channel approximately 40' wide X +400' long. This is the
closest span to highground that would support a marina of this desired mooring capacity. It
would require dredging approximately 975 square feet of intertidal habitat, and approximately
16,000 square feet of coastal wetlands. With an access channel of this length, impacts to water
quality would be significant and would not provide for adequate flushing by tidal and wind
generated water circulation.
Another facet of this alternative is that the applicant does not hold title to gain access from Snows
Cut. The property is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers (See figure 1).
An onsite meeting was held on August 20, 1996 with regulatory officials from the US Army
Corps Wilmington District including Howard Varnum, Brian Moore, and Jeff Richter. This
alternative was discussed and purchase of this needed access was proposed. The applicant was
told that it is the policy of the Corp not to release lands that are not in the public interest. It
would also require the appropriation of funds within the Corp's already tight budget for a market
value analysis and environmental review. With all the above mentioned environmental, economic
and social negative impacts considered, alternative C was chosen.
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
A. Changes in Land Use
The subject site is located along River Road (NC SR 1100) which has a speed limit of 55 MPH.
In order to minimize traffic impacts to this high speed country road, lots 3 and 4; 7,8,9,10, and
11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15; 16 and 17; 18 and 19 will utilize shared driveways.
The marina component of this project received a special use permit on November 3, 1997 from
the Commissioners of New Hanover County (See Figure 2). Certain restrictions were applied
according to its land use. With this information now available additional impacts can be expanded
upon at this juncture in time.
The proposed marina parking lot will be located in the common area in the northern most
quadrant of the subdivision (See Figure 3). It has been approved for a maximum of 15 parking
spots. Access will be controlled by a heavy chain with a lock across the driveway to the parking
area. The chain will be connected to two six-inch posts on either side of the drive. Outside
lighting in the parking lot area will be limited to directional lighting to minimize impacts on the
adjoining lots in Eastbank Landing.
B. Wetlands
The proposed marina parking lot will be located on highground and left 100% pervious in order
to minimize negative impacts to "404" and coastal wetlands.
As a subdivision requirement imposed by New Hanover County, a Conservation Overlay District
of a 75' undisturbed buffer from MHW must be maintained by any structure in this residential
development (See Figure 3). Per this requirement all houses will be located in uplands thereby
having insignificant negative impacts to coastal and "404" wetlands. This condition will be
enforced by a local Permitting Officer in New Hanover County.
Jurisdictional "404" and Coastal wetlands will not be drained, filled or excavated.
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H. Groundwater Quality
The proposed marina parking lot with a maximum permitted capacity of 15 vehicles will be left
natural and pervious. Over time this substrate will become compressed but will still allow for
peculation thereby having insignificant impacts to groundwater quality. The combination of
driveways as discussed in section A- Changes in Land Use, will also keep impervious surfaces and
impacts to groundwater to a minimum.
L. Shellfish/fish and Their Habitats
Dredging will not be performed during April 1 to September 30, thus avoiding peak periods of
biological activity within the river.
V. FINDINGS
It is the conclusion of Estuarine Resources that the Saponas Pointe Marina Project will still have
minimal adverse impacts to the resources of the area and that adequate protection measures have
been designed to insure that no significant impacts occur. If this determination is confirmed by
the Division of Coastal Management, a Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be issued
prior to the beginning of the project.
X. Sources of Information
Special Use Permit, 5-417 Saponas Pointe Subdivision
APPENDIX.
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ORDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
32 Slip Community Boating Facility
The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having held a public hearing on November
3, 1997 to consider application number S-417, submitted by Saponos Pointe Homeowners Association, a
request for a special use permit to use the property located at Saponos Pointe Subdivision and having
heard all the evidence and arguments presented at the hearing, make the following FINDINGS OF FACT
and draw the following CONCLUSIONS:
1. The County Commissioners FIND AS A FACT that all of the specific requirements set
forth in Section 72-37 of the County Zoning Ordinance WILL be satisfied if the property is developed in
accordance with the plans submitted to the County Commissioners.
2. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use DOES satisfy the
first general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely that the use will not materially endanger the
public health or safety if located ,vhere proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
A The facility does not need sewer service. Water service can be provided.
B. Vehicular access is available via an adjoining tract having frontage along River Road.
C. The site is located in the Federal Point VFD District.
3. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use DOES satisfy the
second general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely that the use meets all required conditions and
specifications. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF
FACT:
A. Community boating facilities are permitted by special use permit in the R-15 Residential
District. The site is zoned R-15 Residential.
B. The total number of boat slips does not exceed the total number of residential lots to be
served.
C. An unknown quantity of off-street parking designated for visitors is provided on adjacent
high ground. The ordinance requires one off-street space per slip, however, the County has
approved many similarly situated facilities with parking provided at individual lots within
the adjacent subdivision. The purpose of that variation is to promote water quality by
limiting impervious coverage.
D. Each lot owner in the adjacent subdivision (Saponos Pointe) will have access to the
facility.
E. No commercial activities are permitted and none are proposed.
F. Except for pier construction across marsh grass for pedestrian access to the docking
facility, land disturbance is expected to minimal. Some dredging is needed and will be
confined to a short entrance channel around the docking area.
4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use DOES satisfy the
third general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely that the use will not substantially injure-the
value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public necessity. In support of this conclusion,
the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. In similar situations, the construction of piers, docks and boating facilities to serve
adjacent residential uses has preserved or increased property values.
5. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use DOES satisfy the
fourth general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely that the location and character of the use if
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is
to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County. In
support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Piers, docks, community boating facilities and related uses are commonplace along the
county's riverine and estuarine shorelines.
B. Similar facilities, though varying in scope and scale, have been constructed to serve nearby
subdivisions.
6. Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude that all of the general and specific
conditions precedent to the issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT HAVE been satisfied, IT IS
ORDERED that the application for the issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to
the following conditions:
A. That the applicant shall fully comply with all of the specific requirements stated in the
Ordinance for the proposed use, as well as any additional conditions hereinafter stated.
B. If any of the conditions imposed by this special use permit shall be held invalid beyond the
authority of this Board of Commissioners by a court of competent jurisdiction, then this
permit shall become void and of no effect.
C. Other:
1. All other applicable federal, state and local laws.
2. No more than 15 parking spaces be permitted in the planned visitor lot.
I Outside lighting in the parking lot area be limited to directional lighting to
minimize impacts on the adjoining lots in Eastbank Landing.
4. Install a heavy chain with a lock across the driveway to the parking area to control
access. The chain should be connected to two (2) six (6) inch posts on either side
of the drive.
Ordered this 3rd day of November, 1997.
M??V- I
Robert G. Greer, Chairman
ESTUARINE RESOURCES
Environmental Consulting
Wilmington, North Carolina
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEWENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Steve MacCurry/Saponas Pointe Subdivision
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: River Rd. (SR 1100), south of East Bank Landing
subdivision, adjacent to Snow's Cut and the Cape Fear River, in New Hanover Co.
Photo Index - 1995:14-130 P-X, I1-17 1989:4-179-13 NX, 12-17 1984:No coverage
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2327400 Y:112600
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA & D&F 7-a
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 7/17/97
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 9/16/97
Office - Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - New Hanover County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation/Transition
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ES,EW,PT
(C) Water Dependent: Subdivision - No Marina - Yes
(D) Intended Use: Single-family residential
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - None
Planned - New Hanover Co. Sewer system.
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - None
Planned - Infrastructure for 32 single-family lots
subdivision, access to 32 slip residential marina.
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A.
Source : N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED Rif T Pn n v
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Shading of coastal marsh
2,000 sq.ft.
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
Shallow bottom 69.200 sq.ft
Open water 54,000 sq.ft.
(C) Other - Highground disturbance 42,600 sq.ft.
Spoil disposal area. 8,000 sq.ft.
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(E) Primary Nursery Area: NO ,
(F Water Classification: SC Open: No resource
8. PROJECT SUAEY[ARY: The applicant proposes to develop a new 32 lot subdivision, and
excavate a boat basin for construction of a 32 slip residential marina to provide water access to
the property owners of the subdivision.

Steve MacCurry
Saponas Pointe Subdivision
Page '2
9. PROTECT DESCRIP'T'ION
The project site is located adjacent to Snow's Cut and the Cape Fear River on River Road (SR 1100),
in New Hanover County. The 41 acre tract abuts East Bank Landing Subdivision to the north, federal
property, including a diked spoils disposal area on Snow's Cut to the south, and Telefairs Creek to the
east. The highground property extends from River Road westward to a vast expanse of coastal wetlands,
up to 1600 feet wide, adjacent to the Cape Fear River. There are several islands that contain highground
area within this marsh border. The mainland high ground is vegetated primarily with various oaks,
pines, gallberry, huckleberry and highbush blueberry. The larger islands are similar,. with the addition
of yaupons and some cedars:
The marsh system is predominantly Sin
Juncus roemenanus). High coastal mar,
the islands. Species observed include;
Salicornia, sp., Iva butescens. Borrichia
eastern portion of the tract, the marsh b
abruptly transitions to highground. Then
the active U.S. Army Corps of Engine:
A Cordgrass (Spartina alte and Black Needle-rush
transitions to the mainland, as well as, the perimeter of all
parting atens, I?istichlis icata;'Limonium caroHnianum,
rutescens.and Suedes maritima. Along Telefairs Creek in the
-der consists of a narrow border of Spartina alterniflora that
is an old spoil disposal area in this area, located landward of
spoils site. This area is overgrown in small pines.
The New Hanover County Land Use Plan classifies the area below the 100 year flood plain and within
the CAMA AEC's as Conservation and the remainder as Transition. The area is not designated as a
Primary Nursery Area by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. The waters are classified SC, by the
N. C. Division of Water Quality, and although open for shellfish harvest, there is no shellfish resource.
The Cape Fear River is approximately 8 ,000 feet wide in the project area.
The applicant has subdivided the property into 32 single-family lots, - creating the Saponas Pointe
subdivision. The lots vary in size from .5 to 1.5 acres, and are oriented roughly north/south from River
Rd. to the marsh. Lots 26 - 32 are located in the western portion of the tract and would be accessed
from a "T" shaped private street off RiverRd. New Hanover County would provide wastewater disposal
and potable water for each residence. Tlie two largest marsh islands and an access from River Road,
between Lots 7 . and 8, have been subdivided out of this tract and retained by the applicant for future
development. The marsh islands included in the tract and the peninsula between Lots 8 and 9 have been
designated as common area, and will be subsequently deeded to the subdivision's homeowners
association. A gazebo (24 ft, X 24 ft.) land recreation area are proposed for the peninsula area. The
applicant also proposes a 32 slip residential marina to provide water access for the subdivision. A
marina basin, 400 feet long, 160 feet wide, and -6 feet depth at mean low water (MLW), would be
excavated by hydraulic dredge. The basii L would taper to. an entrance channel, 130 feet long, 40 feet
wide, and -6 feet at MLW to provide access to deep water. The old spoil area (800 ft. X 100 ft.) on
the western side of the property would cleared and new dikes constructed to receive the excavated
material. The basin would be protected o its western side by a breakwater. The breakwater would be
450 feet long, angled on both ends. Th structure would be constructed with one (1) inch spacing
between sheathing boards and it's height elve (12) inches above the high water elevation. In addition,
every 50 feet, a support piling with reflector tape would-be extended six (6) feet above the structure.
In the center of the basin the docking system would consist of a central floating dock, 276 feet long and
6 feet wide, with nine (9) finger docks on each side, 30 feet long and 4 feet wide. There would be two.
Point/Steve MacCurry
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(2) boat slips between finger docks, each equipped with a boat lift (14 ft. X 14 ft.). The docking facility
would be accessed from the mainland via a common area easement along the northern property line.
Two elevated wooden walkways, 120 feet long and 235 feet long by 6 feet wide, would bridge the
marsh/wedand areas between marsh islands to facilitate pedestrian access to a gazebo (24 ft. X 24 ft.)
on the largest, most waterward island. A fixed pier, 200 feet long and 6 feet wide, would complete the
access from the gazebo to the floating dock system.
10. ANTICIPATED IM PACTS
The installation of the proposed road would disturb approximately 42,600 square feet of highground area
when clearing the right-of-way. Another 8,000 square feet of highground disturbance would occur from
the reconstruction of the spoils disposal area. Additional soil disturbance and creation of impervious
surface area would occur with the subsequent construction of single-family houses by individual lot
owners. The pedestrian walkways and fixed pier would shade approximately 2000 square feet of coastal
wetlands. The proposed excavation of the marina basin and entrance channel would disturb 69,200
square feet of shallow water bottom habitat. The construction of the pier, docking facilities, and
breakwater would incorporate 54,000 square feet of Estaurine Waters and Public Trust Area. Since the
proposed spoils disposal area would be converted to lots to be sold, there is no provision for spoils
disposal during future maintenance dredging of the facility.
Submitted by: E.F. Brooks Date: 10/7/97 Office: Wilmington
Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City, town, community or landmark
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a. Landowner:
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c. Street address or secondary road number
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d. Is proposed work within city 1' or planning
jurisdiction? Yes No
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3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
Name 4?7Tel4e MACCL.)tZ2`rr ? a.
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OF PROPOSED PROJECT
List all development activities you propose (e.g.
building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and
excavation and/or Mine activities.
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construction and daily operations of proposed
NOTE.• Permit will be issued in name of Jmdowner(s), andior project. If more space is needed, please attach
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2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
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4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
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m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
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wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
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Man-made features now on tract
?"- 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What is the CAMA Land Use Plait' late 1 ~ -?diti. n to the completed application form, the
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classification of the site? (consua the locat land use plan k SEr -1 k
a1uig ?4 items must be submitted:
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Conservation Transitional' '
Developed Community A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
Rural Other other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
How is the tract zoned by local government?II claiming to be the owner of said property, then
V1 r]- forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable from the owner to carry out the project.
zoning? Yes No
(Attach zoning conpliance cenifuaie, if applicable) An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
Has a professional archaeological assessment been ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
done for the tract? Yes ?No Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
If yes, by whom? !?A detailed description.)
k. Is the project located in a National 1
Historic District or does it involve a
Register listed or ellg ible property?
Yes ? No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? ? Yes No
Coastal (marsh) t? Other i
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Anach documentation, if available)
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 unfamiliar with the area to.the
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Form DCM-MP-1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
• A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
TO ENTER ON LAND
• A list of the names and complete addresses of;,the,;, ,Imundentaannd that any permit issued in response to this
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landgwners' and " 4 applican will allow only the development described in
signed return receipts as proof that 'suc`h owners the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and vrestnctaons contained i
*? the permit.
have received a copy of the applicati??,"d p? 9 Iv
by certified mail. Such landowners must be advis j '?
0
that they have 30 days in which to submit co?eritss E??4? Ckzcerti that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
on the proposed project to the Divisi6iDoTPa ias`taMAi4AgRtiowTomplies with the State of North Carolina's
Management.. Upon signing this form, the applicant approved Coastal Management Program and will be
further certifies that such notice has been provided. conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
Name 1 IZA IG? . LovJE?-
Address ISO ELL DP-.
Phone 2ED F31SNI/ .j 0 . 0-7-7, 01
Name d,6 Coe
Address 'P0 t- o7C 1 F F; 'O
Phone I a f-h I Q i 271J , KJ
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Name
Address
Phone
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.
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permi`tt'ee, and issuing dates.
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• 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.
This is the 20 day ofd, 19-,LZ.
Print Name 17e /''Ak_
Signature /--C"
L n+downer or Authorized Agent
Please indicate att
project.
? DCM MP-2
DCM MP-3
?/DCM MP-4
DCM MP-5
DCM MP-6
achments pertaining to your proposed
Excavation and Fill Information
Upland Development
Structures Information
Bridges and Culverts
Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
EXCAVATION
FILL
AND
(Except bridges and culverts) AUG 12 997
'`' ,(?,TA? N T
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA`ISiaJo?
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all 1. EXCAVATION
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
a. 'Amount of material to be excavated from below
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Average Final
Eansting Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin,
-Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
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b. Type of material to be excavated ?D
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c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes ?No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. La, cation of disposal area e% S t r& A& ye
ff ?Gr'? WA74-7'.L - SE iS P09JEG-r
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b. Dimensions of disposal area
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c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
?Yes . No
if no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal ,rea be available. for future
maintenance? ? Yes No
If yes, where? AL7 G Q !_ . S/ 7-?
Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-2
e.' Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes ?No
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area _
f. Does the disposal include any area in-the ,w4er?. , 'i, '.
Yes ?No (3) Purpose of fill
1VE?iD- b`)" WUI,rAll material be placed in
wetlands?
? ,? \U- `?{'Iirsh), SAVs !?ZNO
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION V,X
Yes a. Type of shorelines ilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be
in the
coastal wetlands
If yes, -
(1) Dimensions of fill area _
(2) Purpose of fill
of MHW or NWL
5. GENERAL
d. Maximum distance wate d of MHW or INWL
a. How will excavated or fill material be k pt on
e. Shoreline erosion d ng preceding 12 months and erosion controlled? IC fti
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6-171,4-14
(Source of information)
f. Type of bulkhead o riprap material
b
g. Amount of fill
water level
(1) Riprap _
(2) Bulkhead
h. Type of fill
i. Source of fill
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be b ught to site?
Yes =No
in cubic ds to be placedI below
c.
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dred e)?
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Will wetlands be cr3ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes v?1o
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts. Al
D.IAppfican or Pro' Name

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Date
Revised 03/95

Form DCM-MP-3
UPLAND
DEVELO-PN
(Construction and/or land disturbing activities)
Attach this form to Joint Application for •CAMA Major
Permit; Forra'.DCM-JlIP-I.. Be' ure to - complete, all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed projeci.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or
structures proposed' -- 3 /Z. .Sr,.- /C?_
b. Number of lots or parcels -3 Z-'
c. Density (give ;thenumber of residential units and the
units per acre) 3 Z
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d. Size of area toy be' graded, filled or disturbed
including roads, ditches; etc.
e. If the proposed PrDject will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion.and sedimentation CD=01 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? Yes_ No
If yes, date submitted
f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone,
asphalt, or can eie) to be used'for paved surfaces.
g. Give:the percentage of the tract within, 75 feel of
MEW or h'WL, or within 575 feet in the case of an
Outstanding Resource Water, to be covered by
impervious and/or built upon surfaces, such as
pavement, buildings, rooftops, or to be used for
vehicular driveways or parking_
Revised 03/95
P. C
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SEP 16 1997
DiVisluj,, OF
COASTAL MA14AGEMENT
L h. Projects that require a CAMA Major Development
Permit may also'require'a Storrhwater Certification.
Has a site development plan been submitted to the
Division of EnvironfieDtal klanagement for review?
?'? -_ No
If yes, date submitted
i. Describe propo ed method of sewage disposal.
G.? 4
j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above
received state or local ;approval? t/? r
?(rraah ®propriau doter) ?
k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to
waters of The state (for example, surface runoff,
sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent,
`wash down` and residential discharges).
1. Describe proposed drug water supply source
(e.g, well, community, public system, etc.)
m_ Will water be impounded? _,Yes No
If yes, bow many acres?
n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when
was the lot(s) platted and recorded?
AFP6caac or Pro-e?At
Sip ?rtut
/ yr
Date
Form DCM-MP-4
i
STRUCTU]k* Ali _ .7 --
(Construction within Public Trust Areas) D I V I S I U C v'
COASTAL IAA! AGEViENT
i .
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e. Mooring buoy JA
Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all (1) Co ercial ommunity
_ Private
other sections of the Joint Application which jrelate to (2) Number
this proposed project. (3) Descriptibn-of buoy
(Color, ' ription, size, anchor, etc.)
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) Commercial -Community _ Private
(2) Number 1
(3) Length 200 (4) Width of wa r body
(4) Width
(5) Distance b y to be placed beyond
(5) Finger Piers _1/Yes No LdL?7/?f1?j shoreline
(i) Number 1
(ii) Length 30 f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.
(iii) Width 4- (1) Commercial -Community
(6) Platform(s) i Yes No 2 ovate
() Number
(i) Number 1 (3) Length '3 O
(ii) Length '27w (4) Width 151
(iii) Width. !O
(7) Number of slips proposed 3Z- g. Other (Give compku dexcr preon)
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian ''Z- )ALI-IIIJA VS
property lines !t? ef) o LcruAw S
(9) Width of water body 1 COE 8S LL44IZ L/XJ p X ?o Gt1 8
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at / 2 3.57 )C gyp' w?p?
MLW or NWL ALL
b. Boathouse (including covered Iifts) ??r)iate
(1) Co cial (2) Length ?J T MA Z:
(3) Width Applicant or Project Name
c. Groin (e.g. wood, s 4e, etc.)
(1) Number s?nsture
(2) Length(s) 7 1-1.{ 7
Date
d. Breakwater (e. sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length V,
(2) Average distance from, NWL or
wetlands _ x.28 J 1 f•l . E0
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands 5s0 t ` ??
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Revised 03/95
Form DCM-MP-6
MARINA Q a C
INA
A O F'-1 KAD aP
T-
DEVELO
(Required for the mooring of more than 10 vessels) ! I
'ALIG.
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.
1. MARINA CHARACTERISTICS
a. Check below the type of marina propos .
Commercial Public Residential
Yes 0;
b. Will the marina beneral pu
blic?
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C?-,S?d???aat,l~engir?` 2 C?
h. Maximum boat length
i. Are any floating structures planned?
If so, describe
b.
2• MARINA OPERATIONS
a.
C. If there is residential development associated with
the marina, how many units or lots are planned and
how many are currently develo ed9
?L.AtJ ?C1G ?
d. Check all of the types of services to be provided.
UA Full service, including travel lift and/or rail
KAA. Dockage, fuel, and marine supplies
?Dockage ("wet slips") only
Number of slips 3'Z
-A Dry storage
Number of boats 0 A
-QA Boat ramp(s)
Other (describe)
e. Check below the proposed type of siting.
Land cut and access channel
'-S en water with dredging for basin and/or
channel
Open water, no dredging required
Other (describe)
f. Describe the typical boats to be served (for example,
open runabout, charter boats, sail boats mixed
types). C t,-{ Wall
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Check each of the following sanitary facilities that
will be included in the proposed project..
"A Office toilets
WA Toilets for patrons
Number
Location- ICJ A _
WA Showers
UAL Boat holding tank pumpout
Type and location Uy OUT Alf
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Describe treatment type and disposal location for all
sanitary wastewater. lat Q T hV AJ
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A!2/V.4 A? 1-/155 11 1 c. Describe the dispM1471ec)lo of solid waste, fish offal and
trash disposal: P 14^-1! Iryr-f)
d. How will overboard discharge of s wage from boats
be controlled? Lonvitn
e. Give the location and n tuber of "No Sewage
Discharge" signs proposed O WF- 14 7-
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f. Describe the special design, if applicable, for
containing industrial type pollutants, such I as paint,
sandblasting waste and petroleum productsi.
g. Where will residue from vessel maintenance be
disposed of ?
h. Give the number of channel markers and "No
Wake" signs proposed. 4- -GSA rl Chi
L Give the location of fuel-handling facilities, and
describe the safety measures planned to protect area
water quality.
Describe design measures that promote boat basin
flushing or circulation and that reduce water quality

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k. What will be the marina policy on overnight and
live-board dockage? D LLb 7 C-n.
1. Is the proposed marina to near any shellfish
leases? Yes o
If yes, give the name and address of the leaseholder.
in. If this project is an expansion of an existing marina,
what types of services are currently provided?
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n. How many slips are now available?
o. Is the marina proposed within a prim
secondary nursery area? Yes No
p. Is the marina proposed within an area o?M to
shellfish harvesting? Yes ? No
q. Give the location and number of "Pumpout
Available" signs proposed. t 6 l?C

Applicant or Project Name
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Date

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WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO October 30, 1997
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 199708610
Novi 3 WVA
Mr. John DorneyNMENTAL^aCi
Division of Water Quality
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Dorney:
Enclosed is the application of Saponas Pointe Homeowners Association for
Department of the Army authorization and a State Water Quality Certification
to construct a marina for Saponos Pointe Subdivision on River Road, S.R. 1100,
consisting of a 130-foot-long by 40-foot-wide, 6-foot-deep access channel, a
400-foot-long by 160-foot-wide, 6-foot-deep boat basin, with the excavated
material placed in an earth dike with a stilling basin piped to beyond low
water, a 200-foot-long by 6-foot-wide pier with finger piers allowing for
32 boat slips, two elevated wooden walkways, walkway 1 is 120 feet long by
6 feet wide and walkway 2 is 235 feet long by 6 feet wide, a 24-foot by
24-foot gazebo and a 450-foot-long breakwater at Snows Cut along the
Intracoastal Waterway, Carolina Beach, New Hanover 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.
According to our administrative regulations, 60 days is reasonable for
State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked for an
extension of time, by December 30, 1997, the District Engineer will deem that
waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to the undersigned of the
Regulatory Division, telephone [phone].
Sincerely,
e Prey H. Richter
Project Manager
Wilmington Field Office
Enclosure
Copy 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
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmc.
Health and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
.Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
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Steve MacCurry
803 Canal Dr.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Dear Sir:
RECEIVED
OCT 1 0 1997
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The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application for State approval
for development of your property located on River Road (SR 1100), south of East Bank Landing
subdivision, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was received on September 16, 1997, and
appears to be adequate for processing at this time. The projected deadline for making a decision is
November 30, 1997. An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is
necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline
stated above, you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter
will serve as your notice of an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or
about the 75th day.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the
proposed development. Enclosed you will find a "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be
posted at the property of your proposed development. You should post this notice at a conspicuous
point along your property where it can be observed from a public road. Some examples would be:
Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-way fronting your property;
or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your property.
Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
A field report has been prepared and is in the process of being circulated to the various state. and
federal review agencies for their comments. If additional information is required based on this review,
the agencies may contact you directly.
re
E.F. Brooks
Field Representative
cc: John Parker, DCM
Bob Stroud, DCM
Ann Hines, LPO
Jeff Richter, COE

127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina OCr 2 1 iY91
Department of Environment, aYvftw:NI4 qc&,"t
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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October 14, 1997
MEM
TO. Melba McGee
FROM: Michelle Suverkrubbe
THROUGH: Coleen Sullins
SUBJECT: Saponas Pointe Marina Project - EA
Project No. 880, DWQ No. 11792, New Hanover County
The project consists of the construction of a privately funded 32-slip community marina
over state-owned submerged lands at the junction of the Cape Fear River and Atlantic Intercoastal
Waterway, north of Carolina Beach in New Hanover County. This office has reviewed the EA
and has the following comments:
1. The document needs to address the cumulative wetland impacts from the development
unless all houses and lots are located in uplands.
2. The document discusses "coastal" wetlands. Does this include 404 (jurisdictional)
wetlands or just CAMA wetlands?
3. The proposed upland disposal areas need to be in accordance with attached General
Certification #3105 (see attached handout). A Water Quality 401 Certification will be
required for this project.
4. The proposed marina parking lots should be discussed in the EA and should be located to
avoid direct and indirect impacts to wetlands.
5. The EA should quantify impacts to all wetlands from every aspect of the development
project (including homes, lots, parking areas, etc.).
6. The project applicant needs to work with the Wilmington Regional Office to assess the
stormwater requirements for this project. These requirements may include obtaining a
permit under 15A NCAC 2H.1000 for the development activities. The project applicant
may also be subject to the NPDES stormwater permitting requirements for any
maintenance activities occurring at the marina.
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) will be responsible for the issuance of the Section
401 Water Quality Certification for this project. The project sponsor should be reminded that the
401 Certification could be denied unless DWQ's water quality concerns are satisfied.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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The above comments and requests for information should be addressed in the Final EA and
FONSI for the project. Questions regarding the 401 Certification should be directed to Eric
Galamb [phone] in DWQ's Water Quality Non Discharge Branch. Other questions can be
directed to me at [phone], ext. 567.
misA 880 Saponas Pointe Marina
cc: Eric Galamb, DWQ- Wetlands / 401 Unit
NC DWQ WQ ENVSCI Fax:[phone] Oct 14 '97 8:53 P.02i04
This'.G'.eneral' Cert:if:icatso is'{ Asued...i '" co farnri:ty.- v4`t:h the
requirements ,xif 'Seet.ion;':4:a'1;'PuYi2i'c ?;acvs` 92-'500''?rtii 95-217: of -the
United state! -aitd suiaject'.t'o :the °Nrirth'. Carolina `Divi-s:i.on ` of -water
Qual.ity;'Regul?ations- 'in ?3.5P.'.`-,:" C 2 1 .Section 213
-0200 for b2 e °dYScharg6'.of.'f 11"', terial- tb• water: c°we•t3•ands as
described in 33 .eFFt :330 °Appeidix A .(B) (15) o.f. the Corps".of °Eiigineers
regular .oks ' Natr:onwi;de , Permit.-"Nd: 6)':.'Fhe ca.tegfliy.:.:of'
activities shall ii?clucle.'t?dischtirg of: "return water from aria upland,
contained dredge" di'spos:al ea...: This.: certificat:i'ar - replacesWater
Quality, Certification Numher.,.•1273 issued.;in November. 10, •1976- and
water Quality'CeFti i.Cation.°.Nzunber .2 66'``i'•ssued :?zY: Jailxiary :-21`, 1992
This WQC: is rescinded wi?eri` the "Corps, of Engineers= rea+ith4r?ze•
Nationwide Perm2-t 16. or, when.deemed appropriate Dy,':;the Direct=or of the
The ;S.tate of North Carolina ?.cestifies ..that.:Che ..specif'secl
ca=egory n .activity ?a'° not; viola't'e appli'eatI`2' port.ortS.:.of Seeti0ri5
301, 302,'' 03;'30'6 a73d 3'07•.of-the• Public haws.°97ti5a0 ,and: 952217 if
conducLE'd in ac-Cordanc'e :w tritire cond-i' n's:.here:iriafter set 'forth.
Conditions of'Ce`rtil'zcat?ion:
1. : Pr'bpo'°sed'' z 1:I:_ gr . st bs?ant i:a1 ino_dif:teati on o:t ':Water or,
wj- s finds €or:.t3iz's 4'asrre5al. `:Gertsf'icatioi7 regt? res written
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concurrence from'the iori' of 'Water Qua?'Ity;
That, the di-seharg& .wi11 be : free;. fro i:; taxi c :pallrztants. in
Z•iCx?a:L,ion'of':scat:e`."water quaiity'?sLAancdarbs;:``
tlie: t°erfxinal'';and of`ti :e.-p peliiae.'• from: the: diadg.e into
3 - That
the retention-area. be posit'ioned.:at'..a:maXintum distance from
spillways :•to,6.11ow adequate - set.tl,ing of..susl)ended solids. and
a s:af` j c? ent' di'stan`ce rota any part.. aP•`=Che 'dike.` so as' t`a-
pr elude' i3ik eiasiori by_. the pspel.ine di.sctiarge -
4 . Thai 'a water Control s ructurr"e' be",i:nstal•ied , , , the' intake
end. of the effluent leading from the retention `area ri -order
to -insure paximum.:sett3 inq o f . Suspended' •solids . and control
of 'discharge` volumes;
5.. That _t}xe f3?w.£roic?.;t?e ?dike.d retent;ion:;area:.kie.co:ntaned by
pipe",, metal' or-, wooden t-rotigl ; . -Cr. ss.ma ] ar device to a -point
war- 'ot' •an . emezgent ?-.vegeta. -oir long >°the shovel' ize=
unless it oan;bc 'c1'ear7ly shbian,by :t'he applsearst.':that:; 'a
different design will r;estilt 'in: `l=ess' env'ronmei?.t'a'1 'imp&ct;
6. That sufficient;•freeboard• be .ma:intained:witliin;.the. diked
3ispo"sal` a.±ea: eluting, tl?6-dredg .g 'gp rat?or ' to assure the .
'"'integrt.ty,';;of:'the': d•1'k_ e° sltrtixCttz'Xe:•.and;:'t2ie•',.contai imeriC ?f the:-
dredged inatrial; ' ' ::.• _..:•:.. • ..: r.
Hydraulic dredging: -in. piedmont and mountain lakes, •weJ1
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. as some locations in tbe c.oasta.l pl:ain•:when• specified by.
DWQ:) which utilize -an upland= d}:Iced disposa.l•, laas#n: with :a'
return pipe for the return ..water-...s al`I .u,tilize 'the ,two
basin".'design as sh'own'.':on the: att'aclie s.keCeh or have
;written approval fiom AwQ to vary. •'.•f?roiu •th. s design... The
applicant Shad.,con.ta.ct, W(j?.for.: peCi,f.icat'ionS re=garding
this design; .: :.•. ; .
B. Tnat the concentration :of sett leable:'solids-•in the e'f:fl.iaent .
NC DWQ WO ENVSCI Fax:[phone] Oct 14 '97 8:54 P.03/04
beisig -dkspha #erl:.'f koim the `:dilcacl disgos..a1=;.area . be no -,greater
9. The:; a prbpriat ?>-•turbids:ty °wst.?r' >gu lfty •:•standard shall not
.mb :ent b8Lckground'.°.levels (whichever
be ,exceeded .&,r,•be.,above :a
'more s tr:i Brent ) '. beyond v ari , ''appropri;at e;`: iirtxing.: `zone i f one
-Gstabl;11 i bd... p"r •; , prPi;eet, by' bt40. `NTU:s'.x'n:st:r4?ams` :arid
'ricersnot.: des•igiiated as:..trout, -wa.pkrs': 'bk: AEM;'. 25 i4TC]s: in: all
s:'a ttratand.;al'1,. lakes.:'And ::reservoi;rs:;- 'and 10 NTUs
in trout: 'wa'•t•:ers);
10. All•..;sei3iaierit anal,ara?iori;cont'rol; measur:es,.p'lace,`d in tdetlands
or wat.ers.' sTa:Ie;:removed._° ahd the:`iatc?ral'.grade; restored
......aftez ..the. DivisIo-:::o:f: ua re2; resources: has re,leas.ed:;'the.;
11. if an..,envi*.,.,, entaT'.'dodun?ent s.'roquvr.eC,:: its Certifigat an
is.:• nat..ira .zd.: ri.t •':a 'F©NSY or .ROFi... i s::'issu'ed' I* the St-at:e
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12. That t lhe':ciisgosaY`'.:a`rea (dikes :kie' sCabai. aecl' w ttt regetat ve .
Covor as-soon at possiblai after 'COri;st.ruetion to minimize
13 .. _ . ,That` tree "timing- otYie dredg:#i ':and`- discharge shall be
adc?ressed';bj? : Y e _a g1 icant : in .vrder'..C;o':: lessen: T; pact on.
a'quat:i c orgar_ ins!-,and, LYieir..; reproau;Ctaoru. ' • ;'Fhi.s t.iming..shall
comply W.Ifs d'r'edging windows establ'isn : by the "Cbrps?-State
Interagency Seasonal Wdirk Group on Seasonal Dredging . .
Periods" ikheie applicable;
id. That. add td.Crial•; sa;t;e•-;specific. conditi-oni - may be, added to
pro: e'cts::..propcsed': uiid.r::':trtis ,Curt.if:i•ca.t r;on. '!` 't rdr to
coaigl'ianee::.w.i'th. ;all . applo.able; .water qua,. I y and
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15_ CoriIdif'rreric.e.•'from DWQ `'tliat thi's :Cd.tt:if cation applies to .any
individuai 1xr6 eCt ..shat{ .; `expire; three' ,years from: the date pf
the cover:l.etter. from: L?w.Q.. :-
Non='compli.anpe w th-.or:v.'isof'a't'cin:,of .the::c;Oiidit:fon? .herein set
forth 'by a specific..f:i.1,I:.?'r.a'ect sha.11 ;.res:?i2t .in revocatin of
this . Ce-rt:if icat i:ori .?;;os.' then p? .ajec6 ":and : inay 'result :, a.n criminal.; and /or
civil peii8lties. ;
The Director ar the'; Nartfi `Ca.rol ina Divisoi of water Quai i ty may
require ; submission of a:.formal ap?.l.ication, : f'or;• nditii:duaT '
certifiC'sti&n f.or.',.any p'roject` 'in` t!h:1s, categorX,'.of: activity;;' if 4 t is
dete"finired that t.:Eg protect, is 1.i?41 .to' have . .:'a _'s' ign-ff cant-:. adverse
effect upari wat.er c iallty,.:oz 'deg-roe the iaat'ee:s:': so• that eX sting uses
of the wetland.;,ox downstre.om waters' are precluded°;"-
Public .hearings: may'-b6 _ h'e.ld :for; $Decif ,c . a isl'' catis?ris..'o`.r group 'of
applicat.ibris:..I.rior •t•d a::Cer. :i;f cats on ,decis:iori. i_f :d`eenie in the
public's best --:interest by the'. Director •'of''tlie North, Cgrat na -.Division
of lgatez !Quali.ty..,
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DW - Water
MEMORANDUM
TO: Env. Sciences Branch (WQ Lab)
O Trish MacPherson (end. sps)
O Kathy Herring (forest/ORW/HQW)
O Larry Ausley (ecosystems)
O Matt Mathews (toxicology)
O Jay Sauber (intensive survey)
Non-Discharge Branch (Archdale 9th)
O Kim Colson (Permitting)
* Wetlands (WQ Lab)
O John Dorney (Corps, 401)
O Cyndi Bell (DOT)
VL Eric Galamb 11
Point Source Branch (Archdale 9th)
O Dave Goodrich (NPDES)
O Bradley Bennett (Stormwater)
O Tom Poe (Pretreatment) (Archdale 7th)
FROM:
RE:
?uality Section ItMv&p
94- SEp 2 1997
EN V iR o NM E N rA c s c ?? N CEs
Reg./ Prg. Mgmt Coordination Branch
O Farrell Keough (Archdale 9th)
O Brent McDonald (Archdale 12th)
* Regional Water Quality Supervisors
O Asheville O Mooresville O Washington
O Fayetteville O Raleigh O Wilmington
O Winston - Salem
Planning Branch (Archdale 6th)
O Alan Clark (basinwide planning)
O Boyd DeVane (classifications & standards)
O Beth McGee (management planning)
O Ruth Swanek (modeling) (Archdale 9th)
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Michelle Suverkrubbe, Regional / Program Management Coordination Branch
Attached is a copy of the above document. Subject to the requirements of the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act, you are being asked to review the document for potential significant impacts
to the environment, especially pertinent to your jurisdiction, level of expertise or permit authority. Please
check the appropriate box below and return this form to me along with your written comments, if any, by
the date indicated.
RESPONSE DEADLINE:
NO COMMENT F-] COMMENTS ATTACHED
Name:
Date: 1 7:1
Thank you for your assistance. Suggestions for streamlining this process are greatly appreciated!
Notes:
I can be reached at:
phone: [phone], ext. 567
fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]
mis.\circmemo - mac version
October 15, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Parker
FROM: Eric Fleek/Zf?
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THROUGH: John Dorney_I ?p
SUBJECT: Saponas Pointe S/D--.Steve MacCurry (New Hanover)
DWQ concurs with DCM's observation that this project has failed to address long-term maintenances
related dredging spoil disposal issues. Before this permit is granted, DWQ would recommend a written
commitment from the applicant stating how he plans to dispose of future dredging spoil. If a second party
will be used, a written statement from this party corroborating the applicant's intentions of spoil disposal
should also be obtained.
The 401 WO Certification should contain the following condition: A written commitment from the
applicant stating how he plans to dispose of future dredging spoil (mailed to Central Office). If a second
party will be used for spoil disposal then a written statement from this party corroborating the applicant's
intentions must be obtained (also mailed to the Central Office).
State of North Carolina
f 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
October 9, 1997
MEMORANDUM:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
Proposed Project:
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See attached.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by October 29, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact E. F.
Brooks at extension 247. 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.
SIGNED
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Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
John R. Parker
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review
Saponas Pointe Subdivision/Steve MacCurry
River Rd. (SR 1100) adj to Snows Cut & the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, in
New Hanover County
To develop a new 32 lot subdivision and to excavate a boat basin for the
construction of a 32 slip residential marina for the property owners
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
DATE I ?I 23 (y?
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
An Eaual ODDortunity Affirmative Action EmDlover
October 15, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: John R. Parker
FROM: Eric Fleek L
THROUGH: John Dorne;V?
SUBJECT: Saponas Pointe S/D-Steve MacCurry (New Hanover)
DWQ concurs with DCM's observation that this project has failed to address long-term maintenance-
related dredging spoil disposal issues. Before this permit is granted, DWQ would recommend a written
commitment from the applicant stating how he plans to dispose of future dredging spoil. If a second party
will be used, a written statement from this party corroborating the applicant's intentions of spoil disposal
should also be obtained.
Environmental Review Tracking Sheet
DWQ - Water Quality Section - . ^ tea
Date:
TO: Env. Sciences Branch (WQ Lab)
O Trish MacPherson (end. sps)
O Kathy Herring (forest/ORW/HQW)
O Larry Ausley (ecosystems)
O Matt Mathews (toxicology)
O Jay Sauber (intensive survey)
Non-Discharge Branch (Archdale 9th)
O Kim Colson (Permitting)
Wetlands (WQ Lab)
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary ED E H N F=?L
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
October 27, 1997
New Hanover County
DWQ Project #970906
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
I& Steve Mac Curry
Saponas Pointe HOA
803 Canal Drive
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Dear Mr. MacCurry:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to
dredge 69,200 square feet of material for the purpose of constructing a subdivision with boat
basin at Saponas Pointe Subdivision, as you described in your application dated October 15, 1997.
After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water
Quality Certification Number 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.
1. Applicant is warned that future dredging disposal material shall not be discharged to wetlands
or waters. Applicant shall notify the homeowners association for the neighborhood of this
provision in writing.
2. Deed notices, conservation easements or similar mechanisms shall be placed in all lots with
remaining jurisdictional wetlands and waters to restrict future wetland and/or water impact. These
mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of the date of this letter or the issuance of the 404
Permit (whichever is later).
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certificati on; 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 Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Si n Howard, J .
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
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Division of Water Quality - Non-Discharge Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
SAPONAS POINTE MARINA PROJECT
Community Marina
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Subdivision Residential Development
Federal Point Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Proposed by:
Mr. Steven MacCurry
Saponas Pointe Homeowners Association
August 1997
Prepared for:
Mr. Roger Schecter
Director
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
[phone]
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I. Purpose .......................................................2
' II. Introduction ................................................... 2
III. Existing Environment ............................................ 2
' IV. Need and Purpose of the Proposed Project ............................ 3
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E. Scenic and Recreational Areas .................................. 6
' F. Areas of Archeological or Historical Value ........ ..... ..... ... 6
G. Air Quality ................................. . 7
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0. Eutrophication of Receiving Waters 10
P. Socio-Economic Resources ................................... 10
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VII. Mitigative Measures ..............................................
' VIII. Findings ...................................................... 11
IX. Notification/Review ............................................. 12
' X. Sources of Information ........................................... 12

LIST OF FIGURES
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FIGURE NUMBER TITLE PAGE
1 Vicinity Map Follows Page 12
2 Project Site Plan "
2a Walkway Plan 1 "
2b Walkway Plan 2 "
2c Docking Facility Plan
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2d Dredging and Floating Dock Cross Section "
2e Walkway, Gazebo, and Spoil Area Section "
2f Breakwater Elevation and Typical Section "
3 New Hanover County Topo Map "
4 New Hanover County Soil Survey "
5 Site Soils Data "
6 1978 Color Aerial Photo "
7 1989 Color Aerial Photo "
8 1995 Color Aerial Photo "
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ate Richard V. Civelli
Certified Environmental Specialist (No. 13334)
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' ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
' SAPONAS POINTE MARINA PROJECT
FEDERAL POINT TOWNSHIP, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
SAPONAS POINTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
' I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources (NCDEHNR), Division of Coastal Management with a decision-
making tool to determine if the construction of a community marina, proposed for Mr. Steven
MacCurry, president of the Saponas Pointe Homeowners Association, at the conjunction of the
' Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in New Hanover County, is of such an
impact on the environment as to require the preparation of an environmental impact statement.
' This document was prepared by Richard Civelli of Estuarine Resources, in accordance with
requirements specified in the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title I - Department of
Administration, Chapter 25 - North Carolina Environmental Policy Act, Section 0.500 -
' Environmental Assessment. Any questions or comments regarding this EA should be sent to
Richard Civel i, Estuarine Resources, P.O. Box 199, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Telephone
contact is [phone].
' II. INTRODUCTION
Mr. Steven MacCurry proposes construction of a 32-slip community marina. The subject site is
located along River Road (NCSR 1100) in the township o Federal Point, North Carolina. It has
' been determined that this proposed development will require a Coastal Area Management Act
Major Development Permit and is subject to the environmental review procedures of the North
' Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S.I13A-1 et.seq.). In this particular case, the applicant's
proposal involves construction of a marina over state-owned submerged lands.
r III. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
' This area is currently undeveloped and has an area of +41 acres. It abuts a residential
development called East Bank Landing to the north, a US Army Corps of Engineers spoil area
along with property of Saponas Pointe Investments LLC to the south, and Telefairs Creek to the
' east (see figure 2 for details).
A topographic map prepared by the U. S. Geological Survey in 1970, of the Carolina Beach 7.5
t Minute Quadrangle, North Carolina was examined and interpreted for the following information.
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' The property has an average surface elevation of 12 feet (based on the National Geodetic Vertical
Datum of 1929). The overall topography of the site can be described as flat. The seasonal
' groundwater table is at an approximate depth of more than 6 feet below the surface, depending on
elevation and proximity to the marsh and river.
' According to the New Hanover County Soil Survey, published by the USDA/SCS, soils in the
proposed project area primarily consist of Kureb sand. Other soils on the site include Leon sand,
Rimini and Tidal Marsh Soils (see figure 5 for soil descriptions).
The vegetation in the upland project area is characterized by native flora, including turkey oak,
sand post oak, sweetbay, water oak, winterberry, gallberry, scattered longleaf pine, a few black
' jack oaks, and scattered dwarf myrtle and huckleberry. The perimeter is bordered b cy oastal
wetlands which include the following plant species: smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora),
saltmeadow cordgrass (Spartina Patens), sea oxeye (Borrichia frutescens), black needle rush
' (Juncus roemerianus), saltgrass (Distichlis spicata), Glass wort (Salicornia sp.), and marsh elder
(Iva frutescens).
' The proposed project site abuts the waters of the Cape Fear River. These waters are part of the
Cape Fear River Estuarine System. At this location waters are affected by the Carolina Beach
' Inlet approximately 2.8 miles to the northeast, which adjoins this system through Snow's Cut. The
length of the high water shoreline for the project area is approximately 720 linear feet. Based on
surface contours, site surface drainage flow is both west and south toward the Cape Fear River
' and Snow's Cut.
The North Carolina water quality, classification assigned to the project area referred to by this
' environmental assessment is SC. This classification is based upon the existing or contemplated
best usage of the particular water body, as determined through scientific studies and evaluations.
SC waters are suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, and secondary
' recreation. These waters are not suitable for shell fishing for market purposes or primary
recreation.
IV. NEED AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
i This proposed project will help fill a much-sought-after real estate and recreational need in New
Hanover County. Lots 1-10 of this planned subdivision will overlook the community marina,
' discouraging theft and damage of expensive boating equipment, and bringing peace of mind to
boat owners. A 1995 population census showed New Hanover County having a 5-year growth
rate of 16 percent, with the population growing from 120,284 in 1990 to 139,815 in 1995. There
is a demand for additional pleasure boat access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and its
' connecting waters, as evidenced by crowded marinas and public access ramps throughout the
boating season. With little space available elsewhere on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in
New Hanover County for a similar marina, this project location helps shift marina development to
a more environmentally suited, less congested area on the Cape Fear River.

' V. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
A. No-Build
This alternative would eliminate impacts to the existing environment, but at the same time deny
' the applicant the right to fully utilize his property.
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B. Highground Development without a Community Marina
Limiting the ability of the applicant to just selling riverfront and marshfront lots would result in
problems in the marketing, sales and economic feasibility of his proposed project. This alternative
would not as greatly increase the tax base or the recreational and aesthetic values as in the
Preferred Alternative.
C. Preferred Alternative ol/2
Highground subdivision lots are currently being sold. Individual house construction will ?S
commence when all applicable permits and clearances are obtained from involved agencies,
' including New Hanover County, and will be the sole responsibility of the home owner. The
developed area will consist of 32 lots ranging from.5 acres to 1.5 acres. The plans show one
' access road, which will be the responsibility of the developer.
The applicant's proposed project will also consist of the construction of a 32-slip community
' marina with a 450' breakwater bordering the northern edge of the basin. The breakwater (as
depicte m gure 2c will be located approximately 30' from the port ern property line and I
constructed of saltwater treated 2 x 8s with V spaces between vertical boards. This design will ?Vl
f offer a fair amount of wave protection for the community basin. Though not as restrictive to
waves as a solid wall, it will allow basin flushing and have fewer effects to localized water quality. V?
Access to the community marina will be accomplished by bridging 2 sections of coastal wetlands
that will connect highground areas and will consist of 3 fixed 6wide access piers. Pier #1 will be
120' in length, pier #2 will be 235' in length, and pier #3 will be 200' in length and will lead to the
floating dock system. The marina will consist of (1) 6x 276' floating platform and will have (18)
4'x 30' floating finger piers. The site plan indicates that 32 wet slips will be provided for boats
with a typical boat length of 26' and a maximum length of 30'. The entire marina including the
access piers, will be placed at a distance no greater than 15' form the northern property line. All
slips will contain boat-lifts for added protection from boat wakes and wind chop. Once the work
is contracted, the approximate time frame of construction is 4 months.
The public trust waters that will be affected by this project will have to be dredged in order to
accommodate boats of this desired size and to assure them access during low tides. This
proposed dredged area will be 400' long by 160' wide. In order to gain access to this basin, a

' channel will also be dredged and will be 130' long by 40' wide and will have a final project depth
of 6' ML e c anne wi a mar e y pi es, as epicted in figure 2c. Total dredging will
consist of tfie removal of 10,000 cubic yards of material. The type of material to be excavated
consists of 95% sand and 5% mud
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All spoil material will be confined landward of regularly and irregularly flooded coastal wetlands
and stabilized to prevent entry of sediments into the adjacent surrounding area. The applicant
holds title to this adjacent upland disposal area. This area is located on site and will be 800'x
' 100'. All excavated materi will be pumped to an earthen diked basin that will be completely
surrounded by silt fencing. Effluent will be piped to at or beyond the mean low water level to i
prevent gully erosion and unnecessary siltation. A hydraulic dredge, excavator and a backhoe will
be used in this process. Wetlands will not have to be crossed in the transportation of this 7reuipment to the roject site. This area will then be broken up and sold as individual lots once the dging has been completed. Negotiations have already taken place and the US Army Corps of 1v?
Engineers has agreed to let the applicant utilize their spoil site that abuts the development for
future maintenance dredging.
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
' A. Changes in Land Use
The land upon which this project is proposed is currently classified as conservation and zoned
Residential-15. The proposed project will require a special use permit and must obtain approval
from the County Commissioners of New Hanover County. It is the policy of New Hanover
' County's Land Use Plan (section 1.2(6)) to support the development of marinas as a means of
providing public access to the extent that their development shall not adversely impact estuarine
or public trust waters. It is also the policy of the nearby Town of Carolina Beach to encourage
commercial marinas consistent with Town zoning regulations in order to take advantage of the
geographic conflux of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Cape Fear River, and Carolina
Beach Inlet.
As stated in this document, many socio-economic, recreational, and scenic benefits will result
from this proposed project.
B. Wetlands
As stated above, the project site is bordered by coastal wetlands. The piers will shade +-2,100
square feet of coastal wetland plant species. In order to minimize these negative effects of
shading on coastal wetland species, the piers will be placed at least 4 feet above ground elevation
and will be required to be less then 6 feet wide.
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C. Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
Due to the existing soils, there are no prime or unique agricultural lands within the boundaries of
the project area.
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D. Public Lands
It is the policy of New Hanover County to allow uses of Estuarine and Public Trust waters that
provide benefits to the public and which satisfy riparian access needs of private property owners.
' There is a 37' Carolina Power and Light utility easement bordering the entire property line and
River Road. There will be no impact to any geodetic survey markers or public lands located above
r mean high water as a result of this project.
The dock structures that will comprise this community marina will incorporate approximately
19,800 square feet of Public Trust water. The proposed dimensions fall within the standards that
are allowable under rules set forth by the Coastal Resources Commission.
t This proposed marina is not located near any shellfish leases.
E. Scenic and Recreational Areas
The proposed project will greatly improve the scenic and recreational use of the area. The current
area is undeveloped and provides no access to the water or the marsh. During field investigations,
trash was noticed around the property, with debris strewn throughout the marsh area. The
proposed project will offer desired waterway access and a 10-foot wide pedestrian access
easement bordering almost the entire length of the development and the marsh (depicted in figure
2 ). Two 24x 24' gazebos are proposed. One will overlook the marina and the other will
' overlook Snow's Cut. This walkway will enable residents to walk to the community marina and
enjoy the aesthetic beauty of the marsh and its indigenous wildlife.
The proposed marina should have no adverse effect on recreational usage of public trust waters or
on the adjoining waters in the area.
F. Areas of Archeological or Historical Value
' This area is not located in a National Registered Historic District, nor does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property. According to the 1984 report "Conservation Resources in
New Hanover County," by the New Hanover County Planning Department, no significant
archeological sites exist within this project area. The entire subdivision was reviewed by the
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' Technical Review Committee of the New Hanover County Planning Board for any significant
archeological sites. None were found.
G. Air Quality
This project is located within the jurisdiction of the Wilmington Regional Office of the North
Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. The ambient air quality for
' New Hanover County has been determined to be in compliance with National Ambient Air
Quality Standards. Only insignificant short-term construction-related impacts are expected from
the proposed marina construction.
H. Ground Water Quality
There will be insignificant impacts to the groundwater from this marina project. Individual lot
development will be regulated under CAMA Minor permits and will be reviewed and granted by a
' Licenced Permitting Officer of New Hanover County. This will keep total impervious surface
coverage to less than 30% of the total square footage of these individual lots.
1. Water Quality
' As stated above, the waters of the Cape Fear River are classified as SC waters. The mean tidal
range in the area is approximately 37. The proposed marina basin will have to be dredged to a
' depth of -6' MLW and has an area of approximately 400' long x 160' wide. This oropnsed marina
will not require excavation of any intertidal habitat, and depths of the required dredging area will
xceed the de th of the connecting channel. The breakwater design should emulate an open-
' water marina and provide adequate flushing y the normal hydraulic flow of the Cape Fear River
and This wind-marina will have have a water locked head circulation to policy yield and the will be least enforced by degradation of the water community quality.
dock master.
Two "No Sewage Discharge sig s w11FEe posted at each end of the main floating dock section.
A sewage pump-out station is available across Snow's Cut at Carolina Beach State Park. Fueling
' services will not be available; therefore, the possibility of surface water contamination from
fueling spillage and overflow will not be a factor.
J. Noise Levels
' During construction, a temporary increase in ambient noise levels can be expected. This increase
will be from machinery that is typically used for similar dredging and construction projects. The
highest noise levels are expected during certain brief stages of construction. Once construction is
finished, noise levels from the occupancy of the subdivision and the additional boat traffic to and
from the marina will not exceed levels common to the area.
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K. Water Supplies
The planned development will utilize the community water system provided by Fairways Utilities
Inc. This utility system has the capacity to meet the needs of this proposed project and according
to Steve Miller, President of Fairways Utilities Inc., should not cause a strain on the current
system.
L. Shellfish/fish and Their Habitats
' Some of the more abundant species of fish that inhabit the Intracoastal Waterway and waters of
the Cape Fear River in this location include the flounder, croaker, pinfish, spot, menhaden, mullet,
lizardfish, dogfish, sheepshead, red drum, bluefish and needlefish. Crustaceans that can be found
include the blue crab, stone crab and penaeid shrimp.
' This proposed open-water project area is not open for shell fishing and has not been dredged in
the past. The bottom area that is proposed to be excavated is not classified as a Primary or
' SecondarYNursery_Area. PNAs are c asst e y t e Division of Marine Fisheries to have the
physical and chemical characteristics of a highly productive area in terms of post-larval growth for
many kinds of fish and crustaceans.
The proposed dredging should have little impact to nekton species within the area. Noise created
by the hydraulic cutter head should help keep juveniles and adult species out of harm's way.
' Larval animals, if present, will be impacted by this process but are considered to be an
insignificant loss. The Benthic community will also experience mortalities. Because of several
environmental factors, this area is considered non-productive; therefore, deprivation to this
benthic community is considered to be insignificant. After project completion, it is anticipated
that the habitat will retain the ability to support aquatic life now common to the area.
The floating dock portion of this project will create +-3,816 square feet of artificial substrata
habitat. Subtidal organisms on floating docks live at the water's surface and in the sunlight
without being exposed to air at low tide, a situation that is not duplicated in any other major
habitat. With no tidal zonation, this less stressful environment often supports rich and diverse
communities within a floating dock complex.
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' M. Wildlife and Their Habitats
' The following list includes threatened or endangered species for New Hanover County:
' SPECIE STATUS
NIANIMALS
Right whale (Eubaleana glacialis) Endangered
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West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) Endangered
Eastern cougar (Felis concolor) Endangered
REPTILES
' American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) Threatened/SA*
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) Threatened
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Threatened
' Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys corcisces) Endangered
Kemp's Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi) Endangered
FISH
' Short-nosed sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) Endangered
' BIRDS
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Endangered
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) Endangered
' Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) Threatened
Piping plover (Charadrius melodus) Threatened
f PLANTS
Seabeach Amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus) Threatened
Cooley's meadowru (Thalictrum cooleyi) Endangered
Rough-leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia) Endangered
* The American alligator is listed as threatened due to similarity of appearance with other rare
crocodilians and is listed for trade purposes. The species is no longer biologically endangered or
threatened and is not subject to Section 7 consultation.
There is a slight possibility the sturgeon may exist in the project area. Conversations with
the Curator of Husbandry at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher concluded that it would not be
likely for this species to exist there. If by chance it does, it is not anticipated that the marina
development will have a significant effect on this species. One or more species of the listed sea
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' turtles could stray into the project area during limited times of the year. A similar marina project
is located less than 1 mile away through Snow's Cut. CAMA Major Permit #168-96 was recently
' issued on December 11, 1996 and amended on January 31, 1997 for the dredging and expansion
of this facility. This project was reviewed by USFWS and NMFS as part of the comprehensive
CAMA Major Permit process. This permit was issued without restrictions from those review
' agencies concerning threatened and endangered species.
It is not anticipated that the proposed project will have an adverse effect on any federally
' threatened or endangered species. Coastal wetland areas will be impacted by pier shading only;
therefore, the potential effects to wildlife are minimal. This entire project was reviewed by the
Technical Review Committee of the New Hanover County Planning Board for any significant
conservation resources present in the area. The preliminary plan was approved pursuant to
Section 102-4 of the County Zoning Ordinance. No restrictions concerning threatened and
endangered species were indicated.
' N. Introduction of Toxic Substances
There will be several toxic substances introduced to the project area. CCA treated wood contains
chemicals to help preserve it from this harsh marine environment. There will be some toxic
substances associated with the maintenance of a vessel. All toxic substances are industry standard
and required for the protection of the investments of individuals and constitute insignificant
' impacts to the environment.
' O. Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
Under the proposed project, wastewater from the residential development will be treated by
' Fairways Utilities Inc. This is a more environmentally sound practice than the use of septic tanks
in this proximity of an estuarine shoreline. This facility has the capacity to provide sewer service
for this entire project.
Wastewater from boats that contain heads or porta-potties will be required to utilize a sanitary
pumpstation that is regulated by DEM's Water Quality Section. No nutrient elevation is
anticipated in association with this proposed project.
P. Socio-Economic Resources
' The town of Carolina Beach is less than 1 mile away, just over Snow's Cut bridge. Its economy
consists primarily of retail and service businesses that serve the needs of permanent residents, as
well as the large influx of seasonal residents. According to the town's 1991 Land Use Plan
Update, the backbone of Carolina Beach's economy is tourism, real estate, and commercial and
sport fishing. Trickle-down economics would dictate benefits in all four categories, as well as

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' providing income for area contractors and their employees.
' The 1997 tax value of the existing property is assessed at $267,780 which contributes $1,794.13
each year. After project completion the development and community marina will have an
approximate value of $ 9,940,000 which would contribute $66,598 in tax-generated revenues
' each year. This substantial increase of 3,712% in revenue will immensely benefit New Hanover
County.

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VII. Mitigative Measures
The measures proposed to minimize or avoid significant adverse impact are briefly summarized as
follows:
• Coastal wetlands will be not be drained filled or excavated.
• In order to minimize the negative impacts of shading on coastal wetland species, the community
marina access piers will be placed at least 4 feet above ground elevation and will not exceed 6 feet
in width.
• The floating dock portion of this project will create +-3,816 square feet of artificial substrata
habitat.
• The breakwater was designed to emulate an open-water basin, which should provide adequate
flushing to yield the least possible degradation of water quality.
-Compliance with all relevant rules of the Coastal Resources Commission must be determined
prior to the issuance of the desired CAMA major permit.
-This project will be required to obtain all applicable permits and must comply with Local, State
and Federal rules, ordinances, and requirements.
VIII. Findings
It is the conclusion of Estuarine Resources that the Saponas Pointe Community Marina Project
will have minimal adverse impacts to the resources of the area and that adequate protection
' measures have been designed to ensure that no significant impacts occur. If this determination is
confirmed by the Division of Coastal Management, a Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
will be issued prior to the beginning of the project.

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IX. Notification / Review
This Environmental Assessment will be mailed to interested Federal, State and Local agencies.
The public notice function of the EA review is handled by inclusion into the state clearinghouse's
Environmental Bulletin, which is published every two weeks. Agencies expected to provide
comments on this document are as follows:
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
' N.C. Division of Environmental Management
N.C. Division of Archives and History
N.C. Division of Environmental Health
' N.C. Division of Highways
N.C. Division of Water Resources
' N.C. Division of Land Quality
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
N.C. Division of Community Assistance
' State Property Office
Riparian landowners will receive a copy of the associated CAMA Major Development Permit
application. Copies will be sent and documented by return receipt certified mail. They will then
' have 30 days in which to submit written comments to the Division of Coastal Management. DCM
will issue a notice of the Major Permit application in the Wilmington Morning Star as part of the
' public review process. NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that notice of an application be posted at the
location of the proposed development. A "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard will be posted on
site in a conspicuous location.
X. Sources of Information
DEHNR, Classifications and Water Quality Standards Assigned to the Waters of the Cape Fear
River Basin
DEHNR, Division of Coastal Management, Environmental Assessment, Goat Island
Endangered and Threatened Species Information U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National
' Marine Fisheries Service, reference and telephone communication
New Hanover County Land Use Plan 1993 Update
' New Hanover County Tax Appraisal Office, personal communication
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New Hanover County Planning Department, personal communication with Walter Avery, Senior
Planner.
North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15 A, DEHNR, Chapter 7, Coastal Management
Personal conversation, Mr. Stephen MacCurry, Saponas Pointe Homeowners Association
North Carolina Office of State Planning, on-line address - http://www.state.nc.us/ospl/
Town of Carolina Beach 1991 Land Use Plan Update
USDA, Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey of New Hanover County, North Carolina
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main limitations in the use and management of this soil. A seasonal high water table and flooding are the main
If drained, this soil is suited to most locally grown crops. limitations in the use and management of these soils.
The main crops are corn, soybeans, tobacco, and peanuts. These soils subside if drained and tilled. Capability sub-
Minimum tillage and crop residue management aid in classes VIIw, where undrained, and IVw, where drained;
maintaining organic-matter content. This soil has good woodland group 1w.
tilth and can be worked over a wide range of moisture Ke-Kenansville fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This
content, but tillage is delayed during wet seasons. well drained soil is on broad smooth flats on the uplands.
Drainage is needed for most uses. Capability subclass Areas are commonly large in size and irregular in shape.
IIIe; woodland group 3w. Most of the acreage is cultivated. The rest is forested or
DO-Dorovan soils. These nearly level, very poorly is used for residential or industrial sites. The native
drained soils are in bays and in long, broad areas of tidal vegetation consists of longleaf and loblolly pines; white,
and stream flood plains. All of the acreage is used for red, black, turkey, water, and bluejack oaks; hickory; dog-
woodland and as wildlife habitat. The native vegetation is wood; holly; and sassafras.
red maple, willow, tupelo, cypress, sweetgum, ash, Amer- Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown fine sand
ican cyrilla, and greenbrier. 3 inches thick. The subsurface layer is fine sand 30 inches
Typically the surface layer is black muck 4 inches thick. thick. It is is pale brown in the upper part and mottled
The underlying layer, to a depth of 64 inches, is black or very pale brown in the lower part. The subsoil is fine
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sandy loam 17 inches thick. It is strong
Included with these soils in mapping are small areas of upper part and reddish yellow in the lower part. The un-
Johnston soils and Tidal marsh. A few small areas of soils derlying layer, to a depth of 80 inches, is yellow loamy
that have thin, continuous mineral layers are also in- fine sand.
Included with this soil in mapping are a few small areas
cluded.
The organic-matter content in the surface layer is very of Norfolk and Lakeland soils. Some small areas of soils

high. Permeability is very slow, available water capacity
less acid throughout are . also included.
that are
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
is very high, and shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction is low. Permeability is moderately rapid, available water
very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout, unless the capacity is low, and shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction
soils are limed. The seasonal high water table is at or is very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout, unless
near the surface. These soils are frequently flooded for this soil is limed. The seasonal high water table is at a
very long periods.

of more than 6 feet.
depth
Flooding and high organic-matter content are the main Leaching of plant nutrients, moderately rapid permea-
limitations in the use and management of these soils. If bility, droughtiness, low available water capacity, and soil
these soils are drained and tilled, the organic matter blowing are the main limitations in the use and manage-
decomposes and the soil subsides. Capability subclass ment of this soil. This soil is well suited to most locally
VIIIw; woodland group 4w. grown crops. The main crops are corn, soybeans, peanuts,
JO-Johnston soils. These nearly level, very poorly tobacco, and truck crops, such as squash, lettuce, cucum-
drained soils are on flood plains of the major streams. bers, cabbage, snapbeans, and corn. Winter cover crops,
Areas are commonly long and narrow. Most of the acre- minimum tillage, and crop residue management aid in
age is forested, and some small areas have been filled and maintaining organic-matter content and conserving
used for industrial and residential sites. The native moisture. Soil blowing is a concern in the management of
vegetation consists of pond pine, tupelo-gum, ash, this soil. The blowing sand often causes damage to young
water oak, cypress, red maple, sweetgum, American plants. This soil is droughty during periods of low rainfall.
cyrilla, waxmyrtle, and gallberry. Some supplemental irrigation, soil conditioners, and fertil-
Typically, the surface layer is 42 inches t t is izers are needed for lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees.
black loam in the upper part and black sandy loa Capability subclass IIs; woodland group 3s.
lower part. The underlying layer, to a depth of about Kr-Kureb sand, 1 to S percent slopes. This excessive-
inches ly drained soil is on long, broad ridges on the uplands.
Incl ESTUARINE RESOURCES Of Areas are generally broad and long. Most of the acreage
Pamli Environmental Consulting Of is forested. The rest is used for residential and industrial
soils t Wilmington
North Carolina lso sites. The sparse native vegetation on the higher eleva-
includ , tions is turkey oak, scattered longleaf pine, a few bluejack
The 51TE SOILS DATA h. oaks, and scattered dwarf myrtle and huckleberry. Much
Perm NEW HANOVER COUNTY SOIL SURVEY ItY of the area is barren of any vegetation, except for mosses
is hig ry and lichens. On the lower slopes, the vegetation increases
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FIGURE 5 se in density and includes various oaks, scattered hickory,
soils NORTHCRE5T INVESTMENT or holly, and brackenfern.
near the surface. These soils are frequently flooded for Typically, the surface layer is dark gray sand 3 inches
long periods. thick. The subsurface layer is light gray sand 23 inches

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thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of 89 inches, is
brownish yellow sand in the upper part and pale brown
sand in the lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Lakeland, Baymeade, Rimini, and Leon soils. Some small
areas of soils that are generally at an elevation of less
than 25 feet are also included. These soils have mixed
mineralogy.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is rapid, available water capacity is
very low, and shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction is
neutral to very strongly acid throughout, unless this soil
is limed. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of
more than 6 feet.
Very low available water capacity and rapid permeabili-
ty are the main limitations in the use and management of
this soil. This soil is very droughty. Irrigation, soil condi-
tioners, and fertilizer are needed if lawn grasses, shrubs,
and trees are to be established. Capability subclass VIIs;
woodland group 5s.
Ku-Kureb-Urban land complex, 1 to 8 percent
slopes. This mapping unit consists of areas of Kureb soils
and Urban land that are too small and too intermingled to
be mapped separately. About 30 to 40 percent of the acre-
age is Kureb soils, and about 30 to 35 percent is Urban
land. The percentage of Urban land in the mapped areas
is greatest near towns and around shopping centers.
Typically, the surface layer of a Kureb soil is dark gray
sand 3 inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray
sand 23 inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of
89 inches, is brownish yellow sand in the upper part and
pale brown sand in the lower part.
The urban land consists of areas where the original soil
has been cut, filled, graded, or paved so that most soil
properties have been altered to the extent that a soil se-
ries is not recognized. These areas are now used for
shopping centers, factories, municipal buildings, apart-
ment complexes, or parking lots, or for other purposes
where buildings are closely spaced or soil is covered with
pavement. Slope is generally modified to fit the site needs
and commonly ranges from 0 to 5 percent. The extent of
site modification varies greatly. Many areas are relatively
undisturbed, but in the process of smoothing, high areas
have been cut down and low areas have been filled.
Included in mapping are small areas of Lakeland,
Baymeade, Leon, and Rimini soils. A few small areas of
soils that have slopes greater than 8 percent are also in-
cluded.
Runoff from Urban land is greater than that from
Kureb soils, because of the impervious cover of buildings,
streets, and parking lots.
Very low available water capacity and rapid permeabili-
ty are the main limitations in the use and management of
this unit. It is very droughty. Irrigation, soil conditioners,
and fertilizer are needed if lawn grasses, shrubs, and
trees are established. Capability subclass not assigned;
Kureb part in woodland group 5s, Urban land part not
placed in a woodland group.
La-Lakeland sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes. This exces-
sively drained soil is on broad, long ridges on uplands.
Areas generally are large in size and irregular in shape.
Most of the acreage is forested. The rest is used for re-
sidential and industrial sites. The native vegetation on the
higher elevations is dominantly turkey oak, bluejack oak,
and sand post oak. Some scattered longleaf pine, dwarf
myrtle, and huckleberry trees are also in these areas.
Typically the surface layer is grayish brown sand 2
inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of 80
inches, is sand that is yellowish brown in the upper part
and brownish yellow in the lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Kureb, Baymeade, and Wakulla soils.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is very rapid, available water capacity
is low, and shrink-swell potential is very low. Reaction is
medium acid to very strongly acid throughout where this
soil is not limed. The seasonal high water table is at a
depth of more than 6 feet.
Low available water capacity, leaching of plant
nutrients, and soil blowing are the main limitations in the
use and management of this soil. The soil is very
droughty. Irrigation, soil conditioners, and fertilizers are
needed if grasses, shrubbery, and trees are established.
Capability subclass IVs; woodland group 3s.
Le-Leon sand. This nearly level, poorly drained soil is
on rims of depressions, on smooth flats, and in indefinite
patterns on the uplands and stream terraces. Areas are
irregular in shape and are 5 to 250 acres in size. Most of
the acreage is forested. The rest is used for residential
and industrial sites. The native vegetation consists of lon-
gleaf pine, pond pine, sweetbay, water oak, winterberry,
gallberry, bracken, and, in the more nearly open areas, a
dense cover of pineland three-awn and creeping blueber-
ry.
Typically the surface layer is very dark gray sand 3
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray sand 13
inches thick. The subsoil is dark reddish brown sand 24
inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of 64
inches, is light gray sand.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is rapid in the surface layer, moderate
to moderately rapid in the subsoil, and very rapid in the
underlying layer. Available water capacity is low, and
shrink-swell potential is very low. Reaction is strongly
acid throughout, where this soil has not been limed. The
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thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of 89 inches, is
brownish yellow sand in the upper part and pale brown
sand in the lower part.
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Lakeland, Baymeade, Rimini, and Leon soils. Some small
areas of soils that are generally at an elevation of less
than 25 feet are also included. These soils have mixed
mineralogy.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is rapid, available water capacity is
very low, and shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction is
neutral to very strongly acid throughout, unless this soil
is limed. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of
more than 6 feet.
Very low available water capacity and rapid permeabili-
ty are the main limitations in the use and management of
this soil. This soil is very droughty. Irrigation, soil condi-
tioners, and fertilizer are needed if lawn grasses, shrubs,
and trees are £o be established. Capability subclass VIIs;
woodland group 5s.
Ku-Kureb-Urban land complex, 1 to 8 percent
slopes. This mapping unit consists of areas of Kureb soils
and Urban land that are too small and too intermingled to
be mapped separately. About 30 to 40 percent of a acre-
age is Kureb soils, and about 30 to 35 percen an
land. The percentage of Urban land in the mappe
is greatest near towns and around shopping centers.
Typically, the surface layer of a Kureb soil is dark gray
sand 3 inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray
sand 23 inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of
89 inches, is brownish yellow sand in the upper part and
pale brown sand in the lower part.
The urban land consists of areas where the original soil
has been cut, filled, graded, or paved so that most soil
properties have been altered to the extent that a soil se-
ries is not recognized. These areas are now used for
shopping centers, factories, municipal buildings, apart-
ment complexes, or parking lots, or for other purposes
where buildings are closely spaced or soil is covered with
pavement. Slope is generally modified to fit the site needs
and commonly ranges from 0 to 5 percent. The extent of
site modification varies greatly. Many areas are relatively
undisturbed, but in the process of smoothing, high areas
have been cut down and low areas have been filled.
Included in mapping are small areas of Lakeland,
Baymeade, Leon, and Rimini soils. A few small areas of
soils th
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La-Lakeland sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes. This exces-
sively drained soil is on broad, long ridges on uplands.
Areas generally are large in size and irregular in shape.
Most of the acreage is forested. The rest is used for re-
sidential and industrial sites. The native vegetation on the
higher elevations is dominantly turkey oak, bluejack oak,
and sand post oak. Some scattered longleaf pine, dwarf
myrtle, and huckleberry trees are also in these areas.
Typically the surface layer is grayish brown sand 2
inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of 80
inches, is sand that is yellowish brown in the upper part
and brownish yellow in the lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Kureb, Baymeade, and Wakulla soils.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is very rapid, available water capacity
is low, and shrink-swell potential is very low. Reaction is
medium acid to very strongly acid throughout where this
soil is not limed. The seasonal high water table is at a
depth of more than 6 feet.
Low available water capacity, leaching of plant
nutrients, and soil blowing are the main limitations in the
use and management of this soil. The soil is very
droughty. Irrigation, soil conditioners, and fertilizers are
needed if grasses, shrubbery, and trees are established.
Capability subclass IVs; woodland group 3s.
Le-Leon sand. This nearly level, poorly drained soil is
on rims of depressions, on smooth flats, and in indefinite
patterns on the uplands and stream terraces. Areas are
irregular in shape and are 5 to 250 acres in size. Most of
the acreage is forested. The rest is used for residential
and industrial sites. The native vegetation consists of lon-
gleaf pine, pond pine, sweetbay, water oak, winterberry,
gallberry, bracken, and, in the more nearly open areas, a
dense cover of pineland three-awn and creeping blueber-
ry.
Typically the surface layer is very dark gray sand 3
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray sand 13
inches thick. The subsoil is dark reddish brown sand 24
inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of 64
inches, is light gray sand.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is rapid in the surface layer, moderate
to moderately rapid in the subsoil, and very rapid in the
underlying layer. Available water capacity is low, and
shrink-swell potential is very low. Reaction is strongly
acid throughout, where this soil has not been limed. The
seasonal high water table is at or near the surface.
A seasonal high water table and leaching of plant
nutrients are the main limitations in the use and manage-
ment of this soil. Most lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees are
easily established and maintained. Some soil conditioners
and liberal amounts of fertilizer may be needed in most
areas. Capability subclass IVw; woodland group 4w.
Lo-Leon-Urban land complex. This mapping unit is
on rims of depressions, on smooth flats, and in indefinite
patterns on the uplands and stream terraces. It con-
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A seasonal high water table and moderate permeability
are the main limitations in the use and management of
this soil. This soil is well suited to all locally grown crops.
The main crops are corn, soybeans, peanuts, and tobacco.
Winter cover crops, minimum tillage, and crop residue
management aid in maintaining organic-matter content.
This soil has good tilth and can be worked over a fairly
wide range of moisture content, but tillage is delayed dur-
ing wet seasons. Some crops, such as tobacco, require
drainage. Most lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees are fairly
easily established and maintained. Capability subclass
IIw; woodland group 2w.
Pm-Pamlico muck. This level or nearly level, very
poorly drained soil is in broad, flat bay areas on uplands
and along flood plains. Most of the acreage is forested.
The rest is used for residential and recreation sites. The
native vegetation consists of pond pine, bay trees,
cypress, gum, red maple, American cyrilla, greenbrier,
and gallberry.
Typically, the surface layer is very dark brown muck 3
inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of 60
inches, is very dark brown and black muck in the upper
part and very dark grayish brown and gray sand in the
lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Dorovan, Johnston, Murville, and Torhunta soils.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
high. Permeability is moderate, available water capacity is
very high, and shrink-swell potential is low. The seasonal
high water table is at or near the surface. This soil is
frequently flooded for very long periods.
Wetness is the main limitation in the use and manage-
ment of this soil. If the soil is drained, and if it is exces-
sively dry, the burning of organic material and subsidence
are limitations in the use and management of this soil.
Unless this soil is drained, it is unsuited to use as re-
sidential and recreational sites. If this soil is drained and
tilled, the organic matter decomposes and the soil sub-
sides. Capability subclasses VIIw, where undrained, and
IVw, where drained; woodland group 4w.
Pn-Pantego loam. This nearly level, very poorly
drained soil is on broad, smooth flats and in slight depres-
sions on the uplands. Areas are irregular in *e and
small to laree in size. Most of the acreaLre is fore3'WERiEhe
rest is used for residential and industrial sites. The nMqftgruup rw.
ty is medium, and shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction
is strongly acid or very strongly acid throughout where
this soil has not been limed. The seasonal high water
table is at or near the surface.
A seasonal high water table and moderate permeability,
are the main limitations in the use and management of
this soil. Most lawn grasses and some varieties of shrubs
and trees are easily established and maintained. Some
shrubs and trees, such as aucuba, camellia, and dogwood,
may not be suited to these soils because of wetness.
Capability subclasses VIw, where undrained, and
IIIw, where drained; woodland group 1w.
Ra-Rains fine sandy loam. This nearly level, poorly
drained soil is on broad smooth flats and in slight depres-
sions on the uplands. Areas are irregular in shape and
small in size. Most of the acreage is forested. The rest is
used for residential and industrial sites. The native
vegetation consists of loblolly pine, American holly,
sweetgum, poplar, blackgum, water oak, willow oak, wax-
myrtle, sweet pepperbush, and gallberry.
Typically, the surface layer is black fine sandy loam 5
inches thick. The subsoil is 59 inches thick. It is gray fine
sandy clay loam in the upper part, mottled gray clay loam
in the middle part, and mottled light gray clay in the
lower part. The underlying layer, to a depth of 68 inches,
is mottled light gray fine sandy loam.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Torhunta, Pantego, Woodington, Lynchburg, and
Wrightsboro soils.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is low.
Permeability is moderate, available water capacity is
medium, and shrink-swell potential is low. The reaction is
very strongly acid or strongly acid throughout where this
soil has not been limed. The seasonal high water table is
at or near the surface. This soil is frequently flooded for
brief periods.
A seasonal high water table and flooding are the main
limitations in the use and management of this soil. In
areas that are drained, most lawn grasses, shrubs, and
trees are easy to establish and maintain. Some shrubs and
trees, such as camellias and dogwood, may be unsuited to
this soil because of wetness. Capability subclasses Vw,
where undrained, and IIIw, where drained; woodland
vegetation is loblolly pine, pond pine, sweetgum, Rm-Rimini sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes. This exces-
tupe ple, sively drained soil is around the rims of bays and on
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thick. ndy The rest is used for residential or industrial sites. The na-
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the 1 SITE SOILS DATA oak, sand post oak, scattered dwarf myrtle, and
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Bayb are Typically, the surface layer is dark gray sand 3 inches
some SAPONOS PO TEnM?MA?PROJECT FIGURE 5 ace thick. The subsurface layer is light gray sand 53 inches
layer TRM thick. The subsoil, to a depth of 80 inches, is dark reddish
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is brown sand in the upper part and dark brown sand in the
medium. Permeability is moderate, available water capaci- lower part.
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Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Lakeland, Kureb, and Leon soils. Also included are small
areas of soils that have slopes of more than 6 percent.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is moderate, available water capacity is
very low, and shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction is
strongly acid or very strongly acid throughout where this
soil has been limed. The seasonal high water table is
below a depth of 6 feet.
Droughtiness and leaching of plant nutrients are the
main limitations in the use and management of this soil.
Irrigation, soil conditioners, and fertilizer are needed to
establish lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees. Capability sub-
class VIs; woodland group 5s.
Se-Seagate fine sand. This nearly level, somewhat
poorly drained soil is on broad, smooth flats on uplands.
Areas are irregular in shape and are small to large in
size. Most of the acreage is used for residential and indus-
trial sites. The rest is wooded. The native vegetation con-
sists of turkey oak, post oak, red oak, water oak, longleaf
pine, loblolly pine, waxmyrtle, gallberry, and pineland
three-awn.
Typically, the surface layer is dark gray fine sand 8
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray fine sand
4 inches thick. Below this to a depth of 36 inches is fine
sand that is dark brown in the upper part, brown in the
middle part, and light gray in the lower part. The subsoil,
to a depth of 66 inches, is mottled brownish yellow sandy
loam in the upper part and light gray clay loam in the
lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Onslow and Leon soils and a few small areas of soils that
are poorly drained.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is low.
Permeability is rapid to a depth of 36 inches and
moderately slow below. Available water capacity is low,
and the shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction is medium
acid to very strongly acid throughout where this soil has
not been limed. The seasonal high water table is about 1.5
to 2.5 feet below the surface.
A seasonal high water table is the main limitation in
the use and management of this soil. Supplemental irriga-
tion and soil conditioners may be needed to establish
lawns, shrubs, and trees. Capability subclass IIIw;
woodland group 3w.
Sh-Seagate-Urban land complex. This mapping unit
is on broad, smooth flats on uplands. It consists of areas
of Seagate soils and Urban land that are too small and
too intermingled to be mapped separately. About 35 to 45
percent of the mapping unit is Seagate soils, and about 30
to 50 percent is Urban land. The percentage of Urban
land is greater near towns.
Typically, the surface layer of a Seagate soil is dark
gray fine sand 8 inches thick. The subsurface layer is
light gray fine sand 4 inches thick. Below this, to a depth
of 36 inches, is fine sand that is dark brown in the upper
part, brown in the middle part, and light gray in the
lower part. The subsoil, to a depth of 66 inches, is mottled
brownish yellow sandy loam in the upper part and light
gray clay loam in the lower part.
Urban land consists of areas where the original soils
have been cut, filled, graded, or paved so that most soil
properties have been altered to the extent that a soil se-
ries is not recognized. These areas are now used -for
shopping centers, factories, municipal buildings, apart-
ment complexes, or parking lots, or for other purposes
where buildings are closely spaced or soil is eovered with
pavement. Slope is generally modified to fit the site
needs. The extent of site modification varies greatly.
Many areas are relatively undisturbed, other areas have
been cut down, and still other areas have been filled.
Included in mapping are small areas of Leon, Onslow,
Rimini, Torhunta, Murville, Lynn Haven, Kureb,
Baymeade, and Lakeland soils.
Runoff is greater on Urban land than on the Seagate
soils because of the impervious cover of buildings, streets,
and parking lots.
A seasonal high water table is the main limitation in
the use and management of this complex. Supplemental
irrigation and soil conditioners may be needed to establish
lawns, shrubs, and trees. Capability subclass not assigned;
Seagate part in woodland group 3w, Urban land part not
placed in a woodland group.
St-Stallings fine sand. This nearly level to gently
sloping, somewhat poorly drained soil is on broad smooth
flats and on low ridges on the uplands. Areas are small in
size and irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is
forested or is used for residential and industrial sites. The
native vegetation consists of longleaf pine, water oak, wil-
low oak, sweetgum, blackgum, red maple, waxmyrtle, and
gallberry.
Typically, the surface layer is dark gray fine sand 8
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light yellowish
brown fine sand 6 inches thick. The subsoil, to a depth of
68 inches, is mottled light yellowish brown fine sandy
loam in the upper part. The middle part is mottled light
gray and light brownish gray fine sandy loam, and the
lower part is mottled pale yellow loamy fine sand and fine
sandy loam.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Leon, Lynn Haven, Seagate, and Rimini soils.
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flats between the coastal dunes and the interior uplands
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Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Lakeland, Kureb, and Leon soils. Also included are small
areas of soils that have slopes of more than 6 percent.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is moderate, available water capacity is
very low, and shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction is
strongly acid or very strongly acid throughout where this
soil has been limed. The seasonal high water table is
below a depth of 6 feet.
Droughtiness and leaching of plant nutrients are the
main limitations in the use and management of this soil.
Irrigation, soil conditioners, and fertilizer are needed to
establish lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees. Capability sub-
class VIs; woodland group 5s.
Se-Seagate fine sand. This nearly level, somewhat
poorly drained soil is on broad, smooth flats on uplands.
Areas are irregular in shape and are small to large in
size. Most of the acreage is used for residential and indus-
trial sites. The rest is wooded. The native vegetation con-
sists of turkey oak, post oak, red oak, water oak, longleaf
pine, loblolly pine, waxmyrtle, gallberry, and pineland
three-awn.
Typically, the surface layer is dark gray fine sand 8
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray fine sand
4 inches thick. Below this to a depth of 36 inches is fine
sand that is dark brown in the upper part, brown in the
middle part, and light gray in the lower part. The subsoil,
to a depth of 66 inches, is mottled brownish yellow sandy
loam in the upper part and light gray clay loam in the
lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Onslow and Leon soils and a few small areas of soils that
are poorly drained.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is low.
Permeability is rapid to a depth of 36 inches and
moderately slow below. Available water capacity is low,
and the shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction is medium
acid to very strongly acid throughout where this soil has
not been limed. The seasonal high water table is about 1.5
to 2.5 feet below the surface.
A seasonal high water table is the main limitation in
the use and management of this soil. Supplemental irriga-
tion and soil conditioners may be needed to establish
brownish yellow sandy loam in the upper part and light
gray clay loam in the lower part.
Urban land consists of areas where the original soils
have been cut, filled, graded, or paved so that most soil
properties have been altered to the extent that a soil se-
ries is not recognized. These areas are now used for
shopping centers, factories, municipal buildings, apart-
ment complexes, or parking lots, or for other purposes
where buildings are closely spaced or soil is covered with
pavement. Slope is generally modified to fit the site
needs. The extent of site modification varies greatly.
Many areas are relatively undisturbed, other areas have
been cut down, and still other areas have been filled.
Included in mapping are small areas of Leon, Onslow,
Rimini, Torhunta, Murville, Lynn Haven, Kureb,
Baymeade, and Lakeland soils.
Runoff is greater on Urban land than on the Seagate
soils because of the impervious cover of buildings, streets,
and parking lots.
A seasonal high water table is the main limitation in
the use and management of this complex. Supplemental
irrigation and soil conditioners may be needed to establish
lawns, shrubs, and trees. Capability subclass not assigned;
Seagate part in woodland group 3w, Urban land part not
placed in a woodland group.
St-Stallings fine sand. This nearly level to gently
sloping, somewhat poorly drained soil is on broad smooth
flats and on low ridges on the uplands. Areas are small in
size and irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is
forested or is used for residential and industrial sites. The
native vegetation consists of longleaf pine, water oak, wil-
low oak, sweetgum, blackgum, red maple, waxmyrtle, and
gallberry.
Typically, the surface layer is dark gray fine sand 8
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light yellowish
brown fine sand 6 inches thick. The subsoil, to a depth of
68 inches, is mottled light yellowish brown fine sandy
loam in the upper part. The middle part is mottled light
gray and light brownish gray fine sandy loam, and the
lower part is mottled pale yellow loamy fine sand and fine
sandy loam.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Leon, Lynn Haven, Seagate, and Rimini soils.
lawns, shrubs, and trees. Capability subclass IIIw; Th
woodland group 3w. Pe
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is on broad, smooth flats on uplands. It consists of areas stro
of Seagate soils and Urban land that are too small and soil i
too intermingled to be mapped separately. About 35 to 45 2.5 f
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gray fine sand 8 inches thick. The subsurfa r is
light gray fine sand 4 inches thick. Below this, to a
of 36 inches, is fine sand that is dark brown in the up
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areas are flooded daily by tides. Further inland the sea-
water is diluted with freshwater. Some areas are pro-
tected from the seawater by long expanses of sand dunes
,that do not have inlets from the ocean. The water table is
at or above the surface most of the time. Most of the
acreage is used as natural habitat for shore and water
birds, and some areas are used for shellfish gardens.
Many areas are being dredged, filled, and converted to
summer cottage sites and recreational areas. The domi-
nant vegetation in areas that are flooded daily by salt-
water is smooth cordgrass. Further inland, in areas that
'are flooded by seawater that has been diluted by fresh-
water, the vegetation is a mixture of smooth cordgrass
and black rush.
Typically, the surface layer is black clay loam about 18
Inches thick. The underlying layer is very dark gray and
black silty clay loam to a depth of more than 60 inches.
Included with these soils in mapping are areas along
the Intracoastal Waterway that are sandy because of the
deep dredging.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is high.
Reaction is neutral to mildly alkaline. In the areas flooded
by saltwater, sulfur content is 80 to 130 parts per million
and salt content is 1 or 2 percent. Capability subclass
VIIIw; woodland group not assigned.
To-Torhunta loamy fine sand. This nearly level, very
' poorly drained soil is on broad smooth flats and in slight
depressions on the uplands. Areas are small to large in
size and irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is
forested. The rest is used for residential and industrial
sites. The native vegetation consists of loblolly pine, pond
pine, bay trees, red maple, water oak, gum, waxmyrtle,
and gallberry.
Typically, the surface layer is 20 inches thick. It is
black loamy fine sand in the upper part and very dark
gray loamy fine sand in the lower part. The subsoil is
mottled light gray fine sandy loam 26 inches thick. The
underlying layer, to a depth of 64 inches, is mottled light
gray fine sand.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Stallings, Murville, and Pantego soils.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is
medium. Permeability is moderately rapid, available
water capacity is medium, and shrink-swell potential is
low. Reaction is extremely acid to strongly acid
throughout where this soil has not been limed. The
seasonal high water table is at or near the surface. This
soil is frequently flooded for long periods.
A seasonal high water table and flooding are the main
limitations in the use and management of this soil. Most
lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees are generally easily
established and maintained. Some shrubs and trees may
be unsuited to this soil because of wetness. Capability
subclasses Vw, where undrained, and IIIw, where
drained; woodland group 2w.
Ur-Urban land. Urban land consists of areas where
the original soil has been cut, filled, graded, or paved so
' that most soil properties have been altered to the extent
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that a soil series is not recognized. These areas are now
used for shopping" centers, factories, municipal buildings,
apartment complexes, or parking lots, or for other pur-
poses where buildings are closely spaced or soil is covered
with pavement.
Included in mapping are a few small areas between
buildings where the soil has not been altered. Also in-
cluded are parks and other areas within the city of
Wilmington. Some of the areas between buildings are
used for small lawns, gardens, and shrubbery. Capability
subclass and woodland group not assigned.
Wa-Wakulla sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes. This
somewhat excessively drained soil is on broad smooth
flats on the uplands. Areas are small to large in size and
irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is forested. The
rest is used for residential and industrial sites. The native
vegetation on the higher elevations consists of longleaf
pine, loblolly pine, post oak, bluejack oak, turkey oak,
dwarf huckleberry, and myrtle. On the lower elevations,
the vegetation increases in density and includes hickory,
holly, water oak, blackjack oak, and a few dogwood trees.
Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown sand 2
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light yellowish
brown sand 28 inches thick. The subsoil is strong brown
loamy sand 18 inches thick. The underlying layer, to a
depth of 64 inches, is strong brown sand.
Included with this soil in mapping are a few small areas
of Kureb, Baymeade, Kenansville, Lakeland, and. Rimini
soils.
The organic-matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is rapid, available water capacity is
very low, and shrink-swell potential is low. Reaction is
strongly acid or medium acid throughout where this soil
has not been limed. The seasonal high water table is
below a depth of 6 feet.
Droughtiness, slope, and rapid permeability are the
main limitations in the use and management of this soil.
Supplemental irrigation and fertilizers are generally
needed to establish and maintain lawn grasses, shrubs,
and trees. Capability subclass IIIs; woodland group 3s.
Wo-Woodington fine sandy loam. This nearly level,
poorly drained soil is on broad smooth flats on the
uplands. Areas are small in size and irregular in shape.
Most of the acreage is forested or is used for residential
and industriat sites. The native vegetation consists of
loblolly pine, longleaf pine, pond pine, sweetgum, water
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