19970673 Ver 1_Complete File_19970903

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. Charles B. and Charles M. Brooks
507 Bay View Drive
Harkers Island, NC 28531
Dear Mr. and Mr. Brooks:
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September 3, 1997
Carteret County
WQC 401 Project #970673
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material and dredge 870
square feet of wetlands or waters for the purpose of enlarging an existing boat basin and constructing piers at
507 Bay View Drive, Harkers Island, as you described in your application dated 8 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. Applicant is required to modify the
marina design to have rounded corners. DWQ shall be copied on the final basin design before construction
begins. This Certification replaces one issued on 18 August 1997.
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 Dorney at 919 - 733 -1786.
Sincerely,
ston ward, Jr. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Domey
Central Files
John Parker, DCM 9706731tr
Division of Water Quality - Environmental Sciences Branch
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD EWESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Charles B. Brooks & Charles M. Brooks
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 507 Bay View Drive, adjacent to Eastmouth Bay, Harkers Island,
Carteret County
Photo Index - 1989: 156 -6 I -15 1984: 38 -1212 0-3 1995: 49 -585 Q -8
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2738800 Y: 353600
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA & Dredge & Fill
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - March 21, 1997 & April 23, 1997
Was Applicant Present - yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - March 24, 1997 Revised July 8, 1997
Office - Morehead City
330 Sq. Ft.
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A)
Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County
Open Water (pier footprint)
450 Sq. Ft.
Land Classification Limited Transition /Conservation
(B)
AEC(s) Involved PT, W, ES, CW
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(C)
Water Dependent: yes
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(D)
Intended private
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(E)
Wa tewatersTreatment: Existing - septic tank
Planned - none
(F)
Type of Structures: Existing - 2 houses, bulkhead, boat ramp
Planned - bulkhead
(G)
Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: minimum
Source - observed
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
n'P1Pn(:F.T) FTT.T.F.T) OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Coastal Wetlands (pier footprint)
330 Sq. Ft.
(B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands
Open Water (pier footprint)
450 Sq. Ft.
Shallow Bottom (bulkhead)
90 Sq. Ft.
(C) Other
1280 Sq. Ft.
High Ground (excavation)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 2150 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to enlarge an existing boat basin and construct and
2 piers.

FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
BROOKS /CARTERET
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: The applicants property consists of an approximately 4
acre tract of land located at 507 Bayview Drive and adjacent to Eastmouth Bay, in the
community of Harkers Island, Carteret County. An existing "mosquito ditch" dissects
the property and provides navigation from an existing boat basin to the waters of
Eastmouth Bay. The property is jointly owned by Mr. Charles M. Brooks and his son
Charles B. Brooks. In 1987 Messrs. Brooks received Major Permit #237 -87 which
authorized the maintaince excavation of the existing man-made mosquito ditch and the
excavation of a new boat basin (± 50' wide x 100' long) located in high ground and in
"404" wetlands. The basin is located approximately 600' from the waters of Eastmouth
Bay. The south and east side of the basin have been bulkheaded with concrete sheet pile
material. The applicant recently removed the bulkhead on the south side of the inland
basin to allow for the maintenance excavation of the basin. A boat ramp is installed on
the west side of the basin. Waters of Eastmouth Bay and the basin are open to the
harvesting of shellfish.
The applicant is now proposing to expand the basin by a length of 64' x a width of 20' .
The shoreline of this new area would be bulkhead and 2 docks are proposed to be
constructed parallel to the north and south sides of the basin. The pier on the north side
of the basin would be located over Coastal Wetlands and "404" wetlands while the dock
on the south side would be located over high ground. Both docks would terminate at the
waters edge of the basin.
10. ANTICIPATED EMPACTS: The proposed project would result in the excavation of
approximately 1,200 sq.ft. of high ground area with ±280 cubic yards of sandy material
being excavated. The applicant is proposing to place a concrete sheet pile bulkhead in
high ground then excavate the basin to a depth of -2.5 at MLW. The applicant was
issued CAMA Permit ( #237 -87) which limited the depth of the basin to a - 2' at MLW.
The basin would be excavated by a dragline or excavator and the spoil material trucked
to a high ground disposal area. The applicant is proposing to round the corners of the
new basin in an effort to minimize stagnant areas as recommended by Mr. Jim Gregson
with the NC Division of Water Quality. A dock measuring 55' long x 5' wide would
be built on the north side of the basin. This would shade approx. 275 sq. ft of Coastal
Wetlands which is vegetated mainly by Spartina patens. A dock measuring 75' long x 5'
wide would be constructed over high ground on the south side of the basin. Short term
increases in turbidity would be expected during the excavation of the expansion of the
high ground basin and the installing of the pilings for the 2 docks. The docks would be
greater than 15' from both riparian property lines.
PREPARED BY: CHARLES O. PIGOTT
DATE: July 25, 1997

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
►A- N 3 1, 1-210 11111 ►VA
Date: May 30, 1997
To: Charles Pigott
Division of Coastal Management
From: James H. Gregs
Through: Rick Shiver
JUN 0 9 1997
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Subject: Brooks Dredging and Marine Construction
Proposed Basin Expansion
East Mouth Bay
Carteret County
Per your fax of April 10, 1997 and our subsequent site visit, it is my understanding that
Mr. Charles Brooks proposes to expand his existing highground basin by removing approximately
75' X 20' X V of material from highground, reconstructing a bulkhead and constructing 75' of
dock on the expanded (south) side of the basin. The basin is located on the northeast side of
Harkers Island on East Mouth Bay.
After my initial review of Mr. Brooks' project I indicated that the Division of Water
Quality may recommend that Mr. Brooks demonstrate that the average summer basin dissolved
oxygen will meet Water Quality Standards (greater than or equal to 5mg /1 or background'levels).
This would need to be accomplished through computer modeling, ambient sampling or both. The
Division's concern in this case being the fact that the existing basin is not located near an inlet or
in an area with high tidal amplitude and the fact that it has other design features which tend to
restrict flushing. Probably the most restricting feature in this case is the basin's two segment
design, i.e., long narrow entrance channel with a wider basin. After further review and
conversations with our Technical Services Group in Raleigh, it was determined that if existing
water depths in the basin and entrance channel are not increased, running a computer model on
a 20' X 75' basin expansion would probably not indicate a significant drop in average summer
basin dissolved oxygen. Therefor, during the CAMA Permit review process, this Office would
not recommend computer modeling of basin dissolved oxygen. It is recommended, however, that
design features which will minimize stagnant areas, such as using rounded corners be considered
in the final project design.
Please call me if I can provide additional information in this matter. 0'�
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COASTAL MANAGEMEN
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Form DCM -MP -1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner: MAd es F 911,001<15
Name
Address
City %r YS a, State Ir, �
Zip Day Phone {ASS
Fax 7�—
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (if any)
NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and /or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County
ReAwd 03/95
b. City, wn, communi or landmark
c. Street address or secondary r ad number
_ �S'D7 T�� /�
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes _� No
e. Name of body of water nearest pro' ct e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) i5!.9_ i?9nu
7'-
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.
i
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? 7
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? 9f / ✓O-T-
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more space is needed, pl attach
additional naQes. A YZ ?Zo

Form DCM -MP -1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 2WO K goo
b. Size of individual lot(s) 106 r X Z06
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL
d. Soil t�e(s) an4 texe(s) o tr ct
e. Vegetation on tract
f. Man-made features now on tract
2%4%ajja/ hoat r.41wie
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (consult the local land use plan.)
Conservation _ZTransilional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the j� zoned by local government?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes _� No
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, japplicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological asses ent been
done for the tract? Yes ass
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 _Y"" No
1. Are there wetlands on a site? Zyes
' No
Coastal (marsh) � Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attach documentation, javailable)
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 ",an residential discharges.)
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the
following items must be submitted:
• A copy of the deed (with state application only) or
other instrument under which the applicant claims title
to the affected properties. If the applicant is not
claiming to be the owner of said property, then
forward a copy of the deed or other instrument under
which the owner claims title, plus written permission
from the owner to carry out the project.
• An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view
and cross - sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black
ink on an S 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 14//6 oly .5JW 1
Address
Phone ?05 7Z2 - 352 7
Name`' zeoldAl� (9,
Address
Phone IS:
28s-3
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.
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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.
Revised 03195
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.
9 q?' 0Xa
This is the *.Y-� day of 191
Print Name
Signaturef�
Landowner or Authorized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project..
DCM MP -2
Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP -3
Upland Development
DCM MP-4
Structures Information
DCM MP -5
Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6
Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.

Form DCM -MP4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
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 which relate to
this proposed project.
e. Mooring buoys
a. Dock(s) and /or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial _Community Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width S'
(5) Finger Piers Yes _ / No
(i) Number
(ii) Length f.
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes _L/ No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed g.
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property 1 ines mf ! �f ,f'i9' 75 -''fin cPS off' 3 0
(9) Width of water body �0 .aRea►es� 7d
(10) Water depth at waterward end of t
MLW or NWL 2.S-
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts)
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, - NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond
wetlands
Revised 03/95
MHW; NWL or
(1) _ Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4) Width of water body
(5) Distance ' buoy(s) to be placed beyond
shoreline
Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) _ Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) , Width
Other (Give complete description)
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App ' o Project /J • e,.d�
Signature
Date 7_8' 4? e88

Form DCM -MP -2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverts)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM -MP -1. Be sure to complete all
other sections of the Joint Application that relate to this
proposed project.
Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation or
fill activities. All values to be given to r
C'�-TID Average F'iaal
U Esisting Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access 5'16t
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boatjy�
basin, .
Boat
ramp v
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding ;
shoreline
stabilization)
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1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards:" - may Po
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b. Type of material to be excavated e8e„�Q
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vege tion
(SAVs) or other wetlands? ' ' Yes V No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards -- 9- -yt9�•
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED -;-
MATERIAL
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a. Location of disposal area ,11.aVW
b. Dimensions of disposal area 00 /x€ tVQA
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
V Yes _ , No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? / Yes No
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Form DCM -MP -2
e. Does the disposal ea include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes V_ No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
Bulkhead Riprap
b: Length Qr
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. 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)
f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material
g.. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap
(2) Bulkhead backfill d
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline. Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be b ought to site?
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 _Y No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
a. ' How will excavated.or fill mperial be kept on site ,
and erosion controlled?
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b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)? "
c. Will wetlands be cr3'ssed in iransporting equipment
to project site? Yes _V No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
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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. Charles B. and Charles M. Brooks
507 Bay View Drive
Harkers Island, NC 28531
Dear Mr. and Mr. Brooks:
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August 18, 1997
Carteret County
WQC 401 Project #970673
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill material and dredge 870
square feet of wetlands or waters for the purpose of enlarging an existing boat basin and constructing piers at
507 Bay View Drive, Harkers Island, as you described in your application dated 8 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 Certification. Applicant is required to modify the
marina design to have rounded corners and an v Itir ' Z Q shall
ucig
be copied on the final basin design before constron �p
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 Swi
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 olyk
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Domey at 919 - 733 -1786. I K
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Wilmington Field Office
Wilmington DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
John Parker, DCM
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Division of Water Quality - Environmental Sciences &
Environmental Sciences Branch, 4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Tel%
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402 -1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199708622
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental
North Carolina Department
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Dorney:
August 15, 1997
Management
of
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Enclosed is the application of Charles B. Brooks and Charles M. Brooks
for Department of the Army authorization and a State Water Quality
Certification to enlarge an existing basin by a length of 64 feet and a width
of 20 feet bulkheading the shoreline and constructing two private piers 5 feet
in width, one 60 feet long and the other 65 feet long terminating at the
waters edge of the basin in an existing channel off East Mouth Bay, Harkers
Island, Carteret 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 October 15, 1997, the District Engineer will deem that
waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to the undersigned at telephone (910)
251 -4636.
Sincerely,
!ef y 4HR hter
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ilm ington Field Office
Enclosure
Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 -7687
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D"It -d OF COASTAL MANAGE1 CA
FIELD INWESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Charles B. Brooks & Charles M. Brooks
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: 507 Bay View Drive, adjacent to Eastmouth BRUMLzr,
Carteret County
Photo Index - 1989: 156-6 I -15 1984: 38 -1212 0-3 1995: 49 -585 Q-8 AUG z 1997
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2738800 Y: 353600 00-11 ATORV RRANPU
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA & Dredge & Fill
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - March 21, 1997 & April 23, 1997
Was Applicant Present - yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - March 24, 1997 Revised July 8, 1997
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Carteret County
Land Classification From LUP - Limited Transition/Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW, ES, CW
(C) Water Dependent: yes
(D) Intended Use: private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - septic tank
Planned - none
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - 2 houses, bulkhead, boat ramp
Planned - bulkhead
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: minimum
Source - observed
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Coastal Wetlands (pier footprint)
330 Sq. Ft.
(B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands
Open Water (pier footprint)
450 Sq. Ft.
Shallow Bottom (bulkhead)
90 Sq. Ft.
(C) Other
1280 Sq. Ft.
High Ground (excavation)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 2150 sq. ft.
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUN04ARY: The applicant is proposing to enlarge an existing boat basin and construct and
2 piers.

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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
BROOKS /CARTERET
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE D SCRTPTION: The applicants property consists of an approximately 4
acre tract of land located at 507 Bayview Drive and adjacent to Eastmouth Bay, in the
community of Harkers Island, Carteret County. An existing "mosquito ditch" dissects
the property and provides navigation from an existing boat basin to the waters of
Eastmouth Bay. The property is jointly owned by Mr. Charles M. Brooks and his son
Charles B. Brooks. In 1987 Messrs. Brooks received Major Permit #237 -87 which
authorized the maintaince excavation of the existing man-made mosquito ditch and the
excavation of a new boat basin (f 50' wide x 100' long) located in high ground and in
"404" wetlands. The basin is located approximately 600' from the waters of Eastmouth
Bay. The south and east side of the basin have been bulkheaded with concrete sheet pile
material. The applicant recently removed the bulkhead on the south side of the inland
basin to allow for the maintenance excavation of the basin. A boat ramp is installed on
the west side of the basin. Waters of Eastmouth Bay and the basin are open to the
harvesting of shellfish.
The applicant is now proposing to expand the basin by a length of 64' x a width of 20' .
The shoreline of this new area would be bulkhead and 2 docks are proposed to be
constructed parallel to the north and south sides of the basin. The pier on the north side
of the basin would be located over Coastal Wetlands and "404" wetlands while the dock
on the south side would be located over high ground. Both docks would terminate at the
waters edge of the basin.
10. ANTICIPATED EMPACTS: The proposed project would result in the excavation of
approximately 1,200 sq.ft. of high ground area with ±280 cubic yards of sandy material
being excavated. The applicant is proposing to place a concrete sheet pile bulkhead in
high ground then excavate the basin to a depth of -2.5 at MLW. The applicant was
issued CAMA Permit (#237 -87) which limited the depth of the basin to a - 2' at MLW.
The basin would be excavated by a dragline or excavator and the spoil material trucked
to a high ground disposal area. The applicant is proposing to round the corners of the
new basin in an effort to minimize stagnant areas as recommended by Mr. Jim Gregson
with the NC Division of Water Quality. A dock measuring 55' long x 5' wide would
be built on the north side of the basin. This would shade approx. 275 sq. ft of Coastal
Wetlands which is vegetated mainly by Spartina patens. A dock measuring 75' long x 5'
wide would be constructed over high ground on the south side of the basin. Short term
increases in turbidity would be expected during the excavation of the expansion of the
high ground basin and the installing of the pilings for the 2 docks. The docks would be
greater than 15' from both riparian property lines.
PREPARED BY: CHARLES O. PIGOTT
DATE: July 25, 1997

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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Date: May 30, 1997
To: Charles Pigott
Division of Coastal Management
From: James H. Gregsol-
Through: Rick Shiver X-�— S S
Subject: Brooks Dredging and Marine Construction
Proposed Basin Expansion
East Mouth Bay
Carteret County
Per your fax of April 10, 1997 and our subsequent site visit, it is my understanding that
Mr. Charles Brooks proposes to expand his existvig highground basin by removing approximately
75' X 20' X 6' of material from highground, reconstructing a bulkhead and constructing 75' of
dock on the expanded (south) side of the basin. The basin is located on the northeast side of
Harkers Island on East Mouth Bay.
After my initial review of Mr. Brooks' project I indicated that the Division of Water
Quality may recommend that Mr. Brooks demonstrate that the average summer basin dissolved
oxygen will meet Water Quality Standards (greater than or equal to 5mg /1 or background levels).
This would need to be accomplished through computer modeling, ambient sampling or both. The
Division's concern in this case being the fact that the existing basin is not located near an inlet or
in an area with high tidal amplitude and the fact that it has other design features which tend to
restrict flushing. Probably the most restricting feature in this case is the basin's two segment
design, i.e., long narrow entrance channel with a wider basin. After further review and
conversations with our Technical Services Group in Raleigh, it was determined that if existing
water depths in the basin and entrance channel are not increased, running a computer model on
a 20' X 75' basin expansion would probably not indicate a significant drop in average summer
basin dissolved oxygen. Therefor, during the CAMA Permit review process, this Office would
not recommend computer modeling of basin dissolved oxygen. It is recommended, however, that
design features which will minimize stagnant areas, such as using rounded comers be considered
in the final project design.
Please call me if I can provide additional information in this matter. "'�
JHG:Brooks. may
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To determine water quality in existing basin, modeling and testing
was requested by Coastal Management of Morehead City.
To accommodate the request by Coastal Management, the CHARLES
BROOKS PROJECT was placed on hold.
Mr. Jim Grayson with the Division of Water Quality of Wilmington
determined there was no further need of modeling or testing done.
He suggested the corners of the harbor be placed at 45 degree
angles to create better water circulation.
We propose to resubmit our drawings and application for the
CHARLES BROOKS PROJECT implementing suggestion by Mr. Jim Grayson
to place corners of harbor at 45 degree angles.
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I request to postpone the CHARLES BROOKS PROJECT until
modeling and testing has been done to determine water
quality.

Form DCM -MP -1 '
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
b. City wn, / /commum or landmark
1. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Namel
Address J-0 7 re/ �r
City r _ State
Zip Day Phone 7 Qxl?!2! —
Fax _ 72f—
b. Authorized Agent:
Name
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (if any)
NOTE Permit will be iss&wd in name of lando~r(s), and /or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County
Revised 03195
c. Street address or secondary r9ad number
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d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes _� No
e. Name of body of water nearest pro ' e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) E,�S`f' A-V
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 ctivities.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both?
c. Will the project be f public, private or commercial
use? _��I ✓�1T _
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more sp a is needed, pi attach
additional panes. 1 ? .,

Form DCM -MP -1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 2WO K goo
b. Size of individual lot(s) 106 1 X 4'O6
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL g l
d. Soil V(s) an texture(s) of tract
e. Vegetation on tract Qi'AL.5_S
f. Man -made features now on tract
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the toed land use plan.)
Conservation �Transi0onal t / Ali"P4
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is In
th_o tract zoned by local government?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes _ No
(Anach Zoning compliance certificate, I'applicabk)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? YesNo
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 _� No
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Y Yes No
Coastal (marsh) Other
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Anach documiauation, if availabk)
Di
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" xd residential discharges.)
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
1/ /i T
S. 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 on 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 J�
Address f` Y
Phone 30�= 722 — 3S37?
Name`' K2 YM—�111
Address
Phone �lr 3 0�2 28 3 1 r
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.
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.
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This is the � day of 19t!
Print Name
ignature �`7'7�z�,, 14i, a�►9� --
ZmWowner or Authorized Agent
7— / -/7 -90
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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.
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP -2
Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP -3
Upland Development
DCM MP-4
Structures Information
DCM MP -5
Bridges and Culverts
DCM MP-6
Marina Development
NOTE. Please sign and date each attachment in the
space provided at the bottom of each form.

Form DCM -MP4
STRUCTURES
(Construction within Public Trust Areas)
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major
Permit, Form DCM -MP -1. Be sure to complete all
Dther sections of the Joint Application which relate to
his proposed project.
e. Mooring buoys
a. Dock(s) and /or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial !Community Private
(2) Number _
(3) LengthdO
(4) - Width S
(5) Finger Piers Yes _ / No
(i) Number
(ii) Length f.
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes _s/ No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed I g.
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines,'�i�fip`$
9) Width of water body ur0 A2gM gL 70
(10) Water depth at w terwarded of ' t
MLW or NWL 2.S'
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts)
(1) Commercial Private
(2) Length
(3) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.)
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MEW, - NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(1) Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4) Width of water body
(5) Distance ' buoy(s) to be placed beyond
shoreline
Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) . Width
Other (Give complete description)
C/forl, ,eS VnokmS RvEf ed -
App o Project Nay�e� ?��
sipature
Date 7_g' g? e8B

Form DCM -MP -2
EXCAVATION
AND FILL
(Except bridges and culverti)
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 f .
/Gt7
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Project
Depth
Access S:iL
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1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards Y
b. Type of material to be excavated
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vege tion
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes 1No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 'w °-'y�9�•
/8'. 0 ca�' 5'
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED-; -
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area AfAperf �-1, W11
b. Dimensions of disposal -area FDA I¢ alder
c. 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? Ll Yes No
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e. Does the disposal ea include any coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
f. Does the disposal include any area in the water?
Yes _ V No
3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Type of shoreline stabilization
_;/- Bulkhead Riprap
b:' Length' 9�
c. Average -distan-ce waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. ,Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(Source of information)
C Type of bulkhead or riprap material
6wenZ
g.. Amount of fill in cubic yards to be placed below
water level
(1) Riprap.
(2) Bulkhead backfill D
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline, Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be b ought to site?
Yes material
Reviled 03195
b.
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in -the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
Will fill material be placed in
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes k1 No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area _
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL
coastal wetlands
a. ' How wily excavated or fill material be kept on
and erosion controlled?
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b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
. dredge)?
X;�� Ado"*
c. Will wetlands be cr3issed in iransporting equipment
to project site? Yes _P"' No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
REGULATORY BRANCH
ACTION ID NO. 199708622
AUGUST 24, 1997
MR. CHARLES B. BROOKS and
MR. CHARLES M. BROOKS
507 BAYVIEW DRIVE
HARKERS ISLAND, NC 28531
IN RESPONSE TO YOUR LETTER DATED AUGUST 15, 1997 REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. OUR PROPOSAL TO ENLARGE OUR BASIN
HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND MODIFIED TO INCLUDE UPLAND EXCAVATION
NOT WETLAND EXCAVATION. DUE TO THE ONSITE VISIT OF LAMA,
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY, AND MARINE FISHERIES, THE FIELD
OFFICERS" SUGGESTIONS HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED AND ADOPTED IN
THIS PROPOSAL.
THE MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE A BASIN WITH ROUNDED CORNERS AND
THE ENTRANCE TO THE EXISTING CHANNEL HAVING AN OBTUSE ANGLE.
THESE MODIFICATIONS WILL EASE LOSS OF WETLANDS AND INCREASE
BETTER WATER CIRCULATION.
TO REDUCE ADVERSE IMPACTS, THE MATERIAL WILL BE EXCAVATED BY
HYDRAULIC CLAM SHELL METHOD AND THE SPOILS LOADED DIRECTLY
INTO TRUCKS ON HIGH GROUND AND THE SPOIL TRANSPORTED TO DISPOSAL
SITES. THIS METHOD PROVIDES NO EXCAVATION OR DISPOSAL OVER
WETLANDS.
SINCERELY,

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402 -1890
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Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199708622
August 15, 1997
Mr. Charles B. Brooks and
Mr. Charles M. Brooks
507 Bay View Drive
Harkers Island, North Carolina 28531:
Dear Messrs. Brooks:
On February 11, 1991, we renewed general permit No. 198000291 (copy
enclosed), which provides Federal authorization for construction activities
that receive authorization from the State of.North Carolina.
A review of your application received August 6, 1997, for Department of
the Army authorization to enlarge an existing basin by a length of 64 feet and
a width of 20 feet, bulkheading the shoreline and constructing' two private
piers 5 feet in width, one 60 feet long and the other 65 feet long terminating
at the waters edge of the basin, located in an existing channel off Eastmouth
Bay, Harkers Island, Carteret County, North Carolina, indicates it to be a
candidate for Federal authorization under this general permit. Accordingly,
the administrative processing of your application will be accomplished by the
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management. Comments from Federal review
agencies will be furnished to the State.
if your application must be withdrawn from this general permit process
for any reason, you will be informed regarding its further management. If
there are no unresolved differences in State - Federal positions or policies,
the final action taken on your application by the State will result in your
receiving written notice from us that your application is consistent with the
general permit and you may commence your activity. Only after receiving such
confirmation should you begin work.
On February 6, 1990, the DA and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) establishing procedures to
determine the type and level of mitigation necessary to comply with the Clean
Water Act Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines. This MOA provides for first, avoiding
impacts to waters and wetlands through the selection of the least damaging,
practical alternative; second, taking appropriate and practical steps to
minimize impacts on waters and wetlands; and finally, compensating for any
remaining unavoidable impacts to the extent appropriate and practical. To
enable us to process your application in full compliance with this MOA, we
request that you provide the following additional information:
a. Permits for work within wetlands or other special aquatic sites are
available only if the proposed work is the least environmentally damaging,
practicable alternative. Please furnish information regarding any other
alternatives, including upland alternatives, to the work for which you have
applied and provide justification that your selected plan is the least
damaging to water or wetland areas.

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b. It is necessary for you to have taken all appropriate and practical
steps to reduce wetland losses. Please show all that you have done,
especially regarding development and modification of plans and proposed
construction techniques, to reduce adverse impacts.
C. The MOA requires that appropriate and practical mitigation will be
required for all unavoidable adverse impacts remaining after all appropriate
and practical minimization has been employed. Please show your plan to
mitigate for the projected, unavoidable loss of waters or wetlands or provide
information as to the absence of any such appropriate and practical measures.
This information is essential to our expeditious processing of your
application and it should be forwarded to us by August 29, 1997. Also, a copy
of this information must be sent to the North ina ivisi.on of
Environmental Management to enable them to adequately evaluate your
application for a Water Quality Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act.
Your application, pursuant to Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act and
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, has been assigned Action ID No. 199708622.
It will be coordinated by the undersigned. Should you have any questions,
please contact me at telephone [phone].
Enclosure
Sincerely,
qitlm�ington y H. chter
t Man er
Field Office

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
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August 1, 1997
TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
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AUG 0 51997
DIVISION OF _
COASTAL MANAGEPJIEN i
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SUBJECT: CAMA/DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review REC
AUG 1 ? 1997
Applicant: Charles B. & Charles M. Brooks ft
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Project Location: 507 Bay View Dr., Harkers Island, NC
Proposed Project: The applicant is proposing to enlarge an existing boat basin and construct two piers.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by August
23, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Charles O. Pigott at (919)
808 -2808. When appropriate, in -depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated.
See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
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August 14, 1997
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney
FROM: Eric Flee
RE: CAMA /Dredge & Fill Review Comments
The subject applicant is Charles B. & Charles M. Brooks. In order
to expand the existing boat basin, Jim Gregson recommended that
the expanded basin have rounded corners to deter water stagnation
and potential D.O. violations. This office concurs. In addition,
on the submitted site plan sketches it appears that the
furthermost canalward extension of the basin would constrict and
discourage water exchange with the canal. This portion of the
basin should form an obtuse angle (pink highlight) rather than
the acute one depicted. This would likely promote better water
circulation /exchange. Please see the attachment for
clarification.

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