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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19970991 Ver 1_Complete File_19980122State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 4 LT.1;qA1 • Division of Water Quality f 1 ' James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor AdMbNdMbgdML Wayne McDevitt, Secretary D E N R A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director January 22, 1998 Currituck County WQC 401 Project #970991 COE # 199810257 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Mr. Donald Adams NC Wildlife Resource Commission 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh NC 27607-1188 Dear Mr. Adams: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 532 square feet of wetlands or waters for the purpose of constructing a public launching facility at US 168 on Tulls Creek, as you described in your application dated November 10, 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. Also 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. 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 requir. 3 as described in 15A NCAC 211.0506 (h). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification. If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a hearing. This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786. Pr , n Howard, Jr. P.E. Attachment cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office Washington DWQ Regional Office Mr. John Dorney Central Files John Parker; DCM 970991.1tr Division of Water Quality • Environmental Sciences Branch Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone 919-733-1786 FAX # 733- 9959 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer • 50% recycled/10% post consumer paper REPLY TO ATTENTION OF Regulatory Division Action ID No. 199810257 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 November 14, 1997 Mr. John Dorney Division of Environmental Management North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 Dear Mr. Dorney: 1 ? Pk v r J99 1 1.00 Please reference the application of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for Department of the Army (DA) authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to construct a public boat launching facility, on property located off State Road 1232, adjacent to Tulls Creek, near Sligo, in Currituck County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations. We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water quality certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until the certification has been obtained or waived. In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases, 60 days after receipt of a request for certification is a reasonable time for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked for an extension of time, by January 17, 1998, the District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred. L89L-I 19LZ Uutloi D uIzoN `TlSPF-l L89LZ xog aoIJ3O Isod s33mosa21 IuJnIU I puu TIUaH `juauiuo.TTnug jo juau wda(I ruilomZ) g7poN luoui3oum w lt}sLOD Jo uoisinTQ a331.md ugof aa0vurW loofoad Wj7ajniia2l S'Ak*(I `PUBI- T4213 ma " -?Ll `XIaaaauiS :paTlsiuinj saidoD £Z uotsua?xa `9T9I-SL6 ?6i6) auogdala? `aajp plai3 ,ojuln0o-d uo}2uvgstM `puulg gihoju-d -jW of passaxpp-e oq X-ow sluaunuoo io suoilsona -Z- DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Poyner Road (SR 1232), 1.15 miles from US 168, Tulls Creek Photo Index - 1995: N/A 1989: N/A 1984: N/A State Plane Coordinates - X: 2859300 Y: 1002150 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA/D&F cN 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 10/08/97 0 1997 , Was Applicant Present - Yes ? ®v iTY SECTION ER ?+??? N UA ITY SE 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - October 8, 1997 . WAT WNo AT J Q Enf- r? Office - Elizabeth City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan - Currituck County Land Classification From LUP - Conservation (B) AEC(s) Involved: PT (C) Water Dependent: Yes ?y -t 9 909 (D) Intended Use: Public, Boatramp ` .1, (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - septic system f T`'p J Planned - N/A (F) Type of Structures: Existing - Boat basin, canal m Planned - Boat ramp, 2 piers, bulkhead, parking lot (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A Source - N/A 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] DREDGED FILLED OTHER (A) Vegetated Uplands 13,160 square feet Parking Lot (B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands (C) Other Boatramp 420 sq. ft. Shaded Public Trust Bulkhead 112 sq. ft. Pier - 248 sq. ft. (D) Total Area Disturbed: 13,940 square feet (0.32 acres) (E) Primary Nursery Area: No (F) Water Classification: B SW Open: N/A 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct a public launching facility which includes a 14' x 30' concrete boatramp, two 51/2' x 14' launching piers, each with a 5.5' x 8' "L", 26 feet of treated wooden bulkhead with a maximum distance from shore of 4.3 feet in a man-made canal in Public Trust Waters. A 13 space parking area totaling 13,160 square feet is proposed for the adjacent upland area. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Bio Report Page Two The applicant has leased a .71 acre site from Currituck County located on Poyner Road (SR 1232) approximately 1.15 miles from NC 168 in the Sligo area of Currituck County. The tract lies along a 50 foot wide man-made canal and boat basin that connects to Tulls Creek and is a portion of the property that was described by CAMA Major Permit #104-96. A septic field system and an unimproved parking area are the only other man-made improvements on the property. Adjacent properties consist of the NC DOT right-of-way for Poyner Road (SR 1232) to the south and a park area owned by the lessor (Currituck County). Loblolly pine (P_inus, taeda) and indigenous yard grasses represent the predominant plant life. The average elevation of the property is two feet. Tulls Creek is classified as B SW by the Division of Environmental Management. The applicant proposes to construct a public small boat launching facility which will include a 14' x 47' concrete ramp pad, two 5.5' x 35' pier/walkways, each with a 5.5' x 8' "L" to be located adjacent to the proposed ramp pad, 75 feet of bulkhead/retaining wall which will have a maximum distance of 4.3 feet from shore and a 13,160 square foot parking area. The portion of the boatramp located below NWL and in Public Trust Waters is 14' x 30'. The proposed launching piers will be positioned with 14 feet of length in Public Trust Waters and the remainder located on the upland area. The bulkhead/retaining wall will have 26 feet divided into two sections along the shoreline with the remainder located as a return wall/retaining wall adjacent to the boatramp. The construction of the boatramp will require approximately 17 cubic yards of bottom material to be removed. The applicant intends to use the spoil material as backfill for the proposed bulkhead. Approximately 10 cubic yards of #5 washed stone will be placed below NWL as the ramp foundation, and approximately 7 cubic yards of concrete will be used in constructing the portion of the ramp located below NWL. The boatramp construction will result in a 14' x 30' section below NWL with the remainder above NWL. The two piers will shade 248 square feet of Public Trust Waters. The planned 75' of bulkhead/retaining wall will result in 26' of shoreline stabilization and 112 square feet of Public Trust Waters in a man- made canal being filled. The upland parking area will result in 13,160 square feet of land disturbing development and will require 490 tons of ABC crusher run stone. Public boating access will be improved for the area. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Bio Report Page Three The development proposal involves the Public Trust Waters Area of Environmental concern. The proposed project is not located within an area having historical/archeological significance. The development site is not geologically unique. No submerged aquatic vegetation was found at the development area. Short term water turbidity will occur during construction of the boatramp and bulkhead. A Currituck County Land Use Plan consistency review will be submitted at a later date. Submitted by: Frank Jennings Date: October 27, 1997 Form DCM-MP-1 APPLICATION (To be completed by all applicants) 1. APPLICANT a. Landowner: Name North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Address 512 N. Salisbury St, Archdale Bldg. City Raleigh Zip 27607-1188 Fax b. Authorized Agent: Name Address City Zip Fax c State NC Day Phone 919-733-3633 919-715-7643 State Day Phone Project name (if any) NCWRC-TuUs Creek Boating Access Area NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or project name. 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. County Cuirituck b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? New C. Will the project be public, private or commercial use? Free public use a. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of construction and daily operations of proposed project. If more space is needed, please attach additional pages. This facility will provide public boating access to Tulls Creek and adjacent waters. The facility will be constructed using the following equipment: bulldozer, backhoe, dmaline, trackhoe, and motorgrader. b. City, town, community, or landmark Cuurituck, Tull's Creek C. Street address or secondary road number Poyner's Road SR 1232 d. Is the proposed work within the city limits or planning jurisdiction? X Yes No e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river, creek, sound, bay) Tulls Creek 3. DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. List all development activities you propose (e.g. building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead, pier, and excavation and/or filling activities. Construct a free public launching facility, which includes: 1 concrete launch ramp, 2 fixed pier wooden docks, 2 timber bulkheads. Form DCM-MP-1 -.-r-I%r-r`. OCT 8 1997 in. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. 4. LAND AND WATER N/A CHARACTERISTICS a. Size of entire tract approx..71 acres. n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash down", and residential discharges.) surface runoff c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL approx. 2.5 $ d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) on tract o. Describe existing drinking water supply source. poorly drained loam surface with clay subsoil; fill soils N/A e. Vegetation on tract mixed hardwoods / coniferous around perimeter of tract f. Man-made features now on tract septic tank 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land classification In addition to the completed application form, the of the site? (consult the local use plan) following items must be submitted: X Conservation? Transitional • A copy of the deed (with state application only) or Developed Community other instrument under which the applicant claims Rural Other title to the affected properties. If the applicant is not claiming to be the owner of said property, then h. How is the tract zoned by local government? forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under Agricultural which the owner claims title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out the project. i. Is the proposed project consistent with applicable zoning? X Yes No (attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable) j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? Yes X No if yes, by whom? k. Is the project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a National Register listed or eligible property? Yes X No Are there wetlands on site? Yes X No Coastal (marsh) Yes No if yes, has a delineation been conducted? (attach documentation, if available) • An accurate dated work plat (including plan view and cross-sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources Commission Rule 710203 for a detailed description.) Please note that original drawings are preferred and only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if an adequate number of quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is part of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site. Include highway or secondary road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like. Form DCM-MP-1 Gel 8 1997 • A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary. • A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant further certifies that such notice has been provided. Name 00 Allan Russell, District Engineer, NCDOT Address U.S.17 North Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Phone (919)-3314737 Name Harold M. Holder Address PO Box 392 Moycock, NC 27958 Phone (919)-232-2094 Name Address Phone 6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION TO ENTER ON LAND I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application. The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions contained in the permit. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed activity complies with the State of North Carolina's approved Coastal Management Program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program. I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact, grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of the project. I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge. • A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on this project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. • A check for $250.00 made payable to the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the application. 0 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 Environment Policy Act. This is the 1 day of October , 19 97 Print Name Donald C. Adams, Jr. Signature Landowner a(r Authorized Agent Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed project. X DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information X DCM MP-3 Upland Development X DCM MP-4 Structures DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts DCM MP-6 Marina Development NOTE: Please sign and date each attachment in the space provided at the bottom of each form. Form DCM-MR-2 EXCAVATION AND FILL (Except bridges and culverts) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major Permit, Form DCM-MP-1. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or fill activities. All values to be given in feet. Average Final Existing Project Access channel (MHW) or (NWL) Canal Boat basin Boat ramp Rock groin Rock breakwater Other (excluding shoreline stabilization) No. 5 Washed Stone Concrete Length Width Depth Depth 1@ 47ft 1@ 14ft 7ft end of ramp @4.5ft Above Below NWL NWL 10 37 7 9 cu vds cu vds OCT 8 1991 1. EXCAVATION a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic yards approx. 17 cu yds b. Type of material to be excavated poorly drained loam surface layer with clay subsoil; fill soils c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV's) or other wetlands. Yes X No d. Highground excavation in cubic yards approx. C4 cuYds 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL a. Location of disposal area Excavated material will be placed behind the bulkhead and graded into site. Broken concrete will be taken to the nearest landfill. b. Dimensions of disposal area N/A C. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A Yes No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? Yes No N/A If yes, where? Form DCM-MP-2 e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands (marsh), SAV's, or other wetlands? Yes X No f. Does the disposal area include any area in the water? Yes X No 3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Type of shoreline stabilization X Bulkhead Riprap b. Length 2@ 37.5 ft c. Averagekstance waterward of MHW or NWL N/A d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL N/A e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months N/A (Source of information): f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material treated lumber bulkhead g. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below water level (1) Riprap N/A (2) Bulkhead backfill minimal, < lcu yd h. Type of fill material excavated material i. Source of fill material excavation on site 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. Will fill material be brought to site? X Yes No -„_, OCT 8 1997 If yes, (1) Amount of fill toced in the water approx 46 cu yd of stone and concrete (2) Dimensions of fill area 14ft X 57 ft (3) Purpose of fill subgrade preparation and launch ramps b. Will the fill material be placed in coastal wetlands (marsh), SAV's, or other wetlands? Yes X No If yes, (1) Dimensions of fill area (2) Purpose of fill 5. GENERAL a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled Ramp fill material consits of stone gradations not requiring containment. Crushed stone for the parking lot will be graded into the site upon need. b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? dragline, backhoe, bulldozer, trackhoe and motorgrader b. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project site? Yes X No if yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen environmental impacts. NCWRC Tulls Creek Boating Access Area Applicant or Project Name Signature /0 7/17 Date 4 Form DCM-MP-3 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT (Construction and/or land disturbing activities) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major h. Permit, Form DCM-MP-I. Be sure to complete all other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this proposed project. a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units, or a, structures proposed i-concrete handicap parking are 1-concrete apron adjacent to top of access ramp, and parking lot r' b. Number of lots or parcels N/A C. Density (give th enumber of residential and the units per acre) N/A d. Size of area to be graded, filled, or disturbed including roads, ditches, etc. approx..30 acres e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been submitted to the Division of Land Resources? Yes No N/A If yes, date submitted f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces. concrete and crusher run stone g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of MEW or NWL, 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 47% OCT 8 1997 Projects that require a CAMA Major Development Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification. Has a site development plan been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management for review? Yes X No If yes, date submitted Describe proposed method of sewage disposal. N/A j. Have the facilities described in item i. above received state or local approval N/A (attach appropriate documentation) k. Describe location and typeof proposed discharges to waters of the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential, discharges). surface nuioff 1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source (e.- well, community, public system, etc.) N/A in. Will water be impounded? Yes X No If yes, how many acres? n. If the project was an oceanfront development, when was the lot(s) platted and recorded? N/A NCWRC Tulls Creek Boating Access Area Applicant or Project Name Form DCM-MP-4 STRUCTURES (Construction and/or land disturbing activities) OCT 8 1997 Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e. Mooring Buoys N/A Permit, Form DCM-MP-l. Be sure to complete all other (1) Commercial Community Private sections of the Joint Application that relate to this (2) Number proposed project. (3) Description of Buoy (Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.) a. Dock(s) and/pier(s) (1) Commercial X Community Private (2) Number 2 (3) Length 2@43ft (4) Width 5.5ft (5) Finger Piers Yes X No (i) Number (ii) Length (iii) Width (6) Platform(s) Yes X No (i) Number (ii) Length (iii) Width (7) Number of slips proposed N/A (8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian property lines (9) Width of water body aprox. 50ft (10)Water depth at waterward end of pier at MHW or NWL 2.7 ft b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) N/A (1) Commercial Private (2) Length (3) Width c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) N/A (1) Number (2) Length(s) (4) Width of water body (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond shoreline f. 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