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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification
Mr. Melvin Howell
P.O. Box 86
Tyner, NC 27980
Dear Mr. Howell:
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August 18, 1997
Chowan County
WQC 401 Project #970664
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material in 778 square
feet of waters for the purpose of stabilizing a shoreline at 312 Pocohantas Trail, as you described in your
application dated 24 July 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 required
as described in 15A NCAC 2H .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 Domey at 919- 733 -1786.
Sincerely,
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Mr. John Dorney
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Melvin Howell
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 312 Pocohontas Trail, Arrowhead Subdivision, Chowan County,
Chowan River
Photo Index - 1995: 146 -1546 (P -12, 13) 147 -1548 (D,E -22)
1989: 16 -9 (U -12) 16 -10 (T -22) 1984: 106 -876 (G -12)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2674650 Y: 905800
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA /D &F �� �� 191n
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - May 6, 1997 and June 3, 1997 c3
Was Applicant Present - Yes No
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5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - June 3, 1997
Office - Elizabeth City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Chowan County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: ES, EW, PT
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private, Residential
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic Field
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Single Family Dwelling, 63' Bulkhead, Pier and Deck
Planned - Additional Bulkhead
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: 8 Feet
Source - Applicant
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) PT, EW
778 square feet
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(B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands
(C) ES
Disturbed
7,922 square feet
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 8,700 square feet (0.2 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: B NSW Open: N/A
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to construct 174 feet of wooden bulkhead an average
distance of 4 '/z feet waterward of NWL and to grade and slope 7,922 square feet of Estuarine
Shoreline.

Melvin Howell
Bio Report
Page Two
Site Description
The applicant owns three adjacent lots located at 312 Pocohontas Trail, Arrowhead
Beach Subdivision, Chowan County. The property totals .73. acres and has 124 feet of
shoreline on the Chowan River. Adjacent property consists of similar size lots developed with
single family dwellings, bulkheads and piers. Man -made features on the property consist of a
single family dwelling, 63 feet of wooden bulkhead, a 4' x 56' pier with a 8' x 16' dock. The
existing bulkhead is aged and the pier and dock experienced storm damage last summer. The
property is generally flat with sandy soils and has an elevation of 25 feet above normal water
level. Vegetation on the property consists of flowering dogwood (Corpus orida), loblolly
pine (Pinus taeda), pin oak (uercus alp ustris), sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and yard
grasses. Towards the river, the property quickly slopes downward to the existing bulkhead
and to NWL at the non- bulkheaded areas. Significant erosion has occurred in those
unprotected areas resulting in an almost vertical erosion escarpment 25 feet in height along the
shoreline. The Division of Environmental Management classifies the waters of the Chowan
River as B NSW.
Development Proposal
In order to protect his property and prevent further erosion, the applicant proposes to
construct 174 feet of treated wooden bulkhead an average distance of 4 '/a feet waterward of
NWL. The maximum proposed distance is 12 feet waterward of NWL. The proposed
bulkhead will connect to the adjacent riparian property bulkhead structures and will be placed
2 feet waterward of the applicant's existing bulkhead. The water depth at the proposed
bulkhead alignment is 1 foot. The applicant proposes to grade slope and seed the property
approximately 50 feet landward of the proposed bulkhead alignment in an effort to stabilize the
erosion escarpment.
Anticipated Impacts 6
The proposed bulkhead alignment will result in 778 square feet of Public Trust and
Estuarine Waters being filled. Approximately 29 cubic yards of fill material will be placed
below NWL. The grading and sloping of the Estuarine Shoreline will result in 7,922 square
feet of land disturbing activity. Increased water turbidity will occur during construction of the
bulkhead. No submerged aquatic vegetation was observed.
Submitted by: Frank A. Jennings, III
Date: July 11, 1997

Form DCM -MP -1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name Me- / v l n � . �`'1 D L"O L
Address Sty
City lry h e v- State
Zip �J- -7 9 Z t5 Day Phone 9/ 4(q3 6
Fax
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City
Zip
Fax
Day Phone
c. Project name (if any)
State
NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), mid /or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County r'AC7( '4P-1
Revised 03/95
JUN 0 3 M7
b. 1,,town co mmunity or landmark " owtie,4h e�4cll deg✓ �o �✓
c. Street address or secondary road number
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d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes ✓ No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) C� ry um w C' Oe re
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:
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? B 4h
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? e f V 44
6
d. 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. �g Dti MIA bu lrlr.6
A-,v o A actc r,

Form DCM -MP -1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
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a. Size of entire tract 150. Road 'nn aqz
b. Size of individual lot(s)
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL aS' -/,- o' 4� Al `JL
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
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e. Vegetation on tract toot U'100 a 10. N
t�,9�cio Q,Qt�s 5�—
f. Man-made features now on tract
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g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consuk the local rand use plan.)
Conservation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Na
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? ti A- Yes No
(Attach Zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
j•
Has a professional
done for the tract?
If yes, by whom?.
archaeological assessment been
Yes `-- No
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes '—"No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
( Anach documentation, if available)
Revised 03/95
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash
down" and residential discharges.)
Sle,epr tl C c ,d W A.10 Fes'
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
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5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not �.
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross - sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black �-
ink bn an 8 1/2" by 11" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a
detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue -line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 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

Form DCM -MP -1
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
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 Norrn4 Mal +ens
Address
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Me-AJyw d,'ew Rd
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ph
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Name
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Address
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Phone
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Name
Address
Phone
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
)�A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
Revised 03/95
JUN 03 M7
6. CERTIFICATION AND PERNIISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
I understand that any permit issued in response to this
application will allow only the development described in
the application. The project will be subject to conditions
and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's
approved Coastal Management Program and will be
conducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact,
grant permission to representatives of state and federal
review agencies to enter on the aforementioned lands in
connection with evaluating information related to this
permit application and follow -up monitoring of the
project.
I further certify that the information provided in this
application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
This is the 1� day of Ka , 19 17 .
Print Name e / aim
Signature —221_ Z
Landowner or Authorized Agent
Please indicate att
project .
y 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.

Form 6CM -MP -2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM -MP -1. Be. sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given in feet.
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
Revised 03/95
Average Final
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
RECEIVED
JUN 03'197
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards 'y L.4
b. Type of material to be excavated
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. Location of disposal area
b. • Dimensions of disposal area
c., 9►Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
If yes, where?
S.
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RECEIVED
JUN 03'197
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards 'y L.4
b. Type of material to be excavated
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. Location of disposal area
b. • Dimensions of disposal area
c., 9►Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? Yes No
If yes, where?

Form DCM -MF -2
e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
v' Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
Average distance waterward of MHW
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(� Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
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e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
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(Source of information) OBSe�Pv+4 T t o�/
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material 7";ee415!
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Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill 4 8. 5
h. Type of fill material C%.fa,F 16 le Y '0=, L L
i. Source of fill material u!0 %v4 S Ole *0r —.
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
A Yes No
Revised 03/95
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? B.1 As,,40'
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
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c. Will wetlands be crassed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes L-1-1 No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
enthronmental impacts.
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Signature
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