19970771 Ver 1_Complete File_19970908

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor August 29,
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Ro er N. S ;hecter, Director
MEMOR
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Applicant:
Project Location:
lV[r. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Jahn R. Parker, Jr.
Major Permits Processing Coordinator
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DIVISIOt4 OF
COASTAL MAi4,, C-EP ,,"ENT
CANWDREDGE & FELL Permit Application Review
Harry D. Rippy
600 Henderson St., Town of Atlantic Beach, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to construct 2,880 sq.ft. of additional fishing platform at the
waterward end of an existing ocean fishing pier.
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by
September 19, 1997. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact Ted Tyndall 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.
SIGNED
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are incorporated.
See attached.
r This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
DATE 6
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT w Er 15 1997
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT ENI/pOyMFr '-r
ISCiENCES
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Harry D. Rippy
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, Town of Atlantic Beach, at 600 Henderson St.,'
adjacent the Atlantic Ocean
Photo Index - 1095: 40 -495 (indexed by N -23) 1989: 3 158 14 (indexed by W -22)
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,687,300 Y: 348,950 Beaufort Quad "UL"
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit 101
Was Applicant Pres
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5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete - August 7, 1997
Office - Morehead City
6. SITE DESCRIPTION: RECEIVED
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Atlantic Beach
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: PT, EW
(C) Water Depe.adent: Yes
(D) ` Intended Usi:: Commercial COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - Septic System
Planned - None
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Pier, pierhouse, tackle shop, parking lot
Planned - Platform addition
(G) Estimated Atmual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N /A.
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlan
(B) Non - Vegetated W
(C) Other
Atlantic Ocean
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 2,880 ft2
(E) Primary Nurse,y Area: NO
(F) Water Classification: SB Open: Yes
8. PROJECT SUMMA X: The applicant proposes to construct 2,880 fe of additional fishing platform
at the waterward end of an existing ocean fishing pier.

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FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT:
HARRY D. RIPPY /CARTERET COUNTY
PAGE #2
9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Project Setting
RECEIVED
SE? i 2. i5J7
COASTAL MANAGEMENT .
Harry D. Rippy and his wife are the owners of the Triple S Pier at 600
Henderson_St. in-the Town of Atlantic Beach, Carteret County. The Triple S Pier was
built in the early 1950's. It is 16' wide and 932' in length with a 30' X 73' "fishing
platform" at the end. The pier is located approximately 105' from the eastern property
line. Approximately 120' of the pier is landward of the high water mark. A
pierhouse, tackle shop, campground, sea wall, and asphalt parking area are a few of
the high ground amenities located on the 4 -acre tract of land. The property is
approximately 400' wide along the shoreline. The two hurricanes of last summer
damaged much of the pier and actually destroyed approximately 140', including 60' of
--the 30' -wide "fishing platform" at the end. - Back in October of last year, the Division
authorized Mr. Rippy to make the necessary repairs resulting from the storms.
Currently all but the last 60' has been repaired /reconstructed.
The COE has conducted several beach renourishment projects in the area. And
according to the applicant, the mean high water mark at the end of the pier went from
-22' to -10' during 1985 (see attached letter). The applicant also stated that the loss of
revenue because of storm damage and the overall decrease in business due to loss_ of
good fishing space (decreased water depths) dictates the need for the project. The
current water depth at the end of the pier is approximately -12' below MHW.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to construct an additional 2,880 ft2 of platform at the end
of his existing pier. The additional platform would be located on each side of the 30'
X 60' platform. A 24' wide X 60' section would be added to both the west and east
sides of the pier essentially creating a 24' X 150' "T "- shaped platform at the end. The
platform additions would not extend any farther out into the Atlantic. The platform
additions would not encroach within the 15' required riparian setbacks
Anticipated Impacts
The proposed platform additions would result in the usurpation of 2,880 ff. of
Estuarine Waters and Public Trust Areas of the Atlantic Ocean. The driving of the
pilings would result in a short-term, construction- related increase in turbidity. : But
given the sandy substrate along the near shore beach, the impact should be minimal
The widening of the "fishing platform" may pose a navigational hazard to boaters as
well as surfers in the area. In addition, the widening of the platform would create
additional "buffer areas" around the end of the pier. This additional buffer could
I otentially impact boaters, fishermen, surfers and swimmers. in the area of near the
pier.
M. Ted Tyndall - Morehead City - August 29, 1997
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COASTAL MANAGEMENT �. __ ____ ----- ____-
In 1981, my wife and I purchased the Triple S Pier. A landmark
to the crystal coast of North Carolina. Built in the early 50's the Triple S Pier
has established a reputation of being the best pier on the Bogue Banks for
catching record fish. Recreational fishermen patronize this pier because it is
the closest pier to the Beaufort Inlet where the migrating fishes from several
rivers and wetlands. dump into the Atlantic Ocean. From 1981 until 1985 we
as owners of the Triple S Pier enjoyed a healthy 30% profit each of these
years and we were excited about our future in this business.
Then in 1985 the inlet was dredged and tons and tons of
undesirable sludge and silt was dumped onto our once beautiful white sandy
beaches here around and under our pier. Weeks and months later the sand
and sludge was washed back into the ocean thus creating Triple S Pier's
worst nightmare: At mean high'tide the water depth went from 22 feet up to '
10 feet at the end of our pier. Over twelve feet of sand in less than one year.
It was devastating to our business. Due to. the bottom of the ocean changing
there were no fish being caught, so we. sold no fishing tickets. The beach
looked and smelled terrible so hardly anyone laid out on it, so we sold less
h
concessions and beach goods. Since 1985 our business has decreased in
growth and profit. Since 1985 we have lossed over $850,000 in sales and
have tried desperately to recoup the sales and profits we so enjoyed in the
early 80's. With the commercial fishermen netting thousands and thousands
of gamefish each year around our pier, our once faithful customers are not
returning back each fall. They are tired of catching less and less, year after
year due to the over commercial fishing nets stretched out in front of them
while sitting on our pier.
Then in the summer of 1996, two of North Carolina's worst
hurricanes broke our pier into pieces. They broke our finances down and
broke our spirits down as well. My family was devastated at the sight we
endured after Fran. With alot of prayer and hard work we have our pier back
together and have piled up more debt in doing so. We are wondering now if
we will ever see the profits of the early 80's. Willwe be able to keep the
Triple S Pier the landmark it has become season after season? North
Carolina people and tourist from all over the country lost several fishing
piers due to Fran and Bertha. Here on our island the Emerald Isle Pier and
the Indian Beach Pier were lost. South of us on Topsail Island where the
damage was at its wont every pier was lost or damaged severly.

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RECEIVED
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
We here at Triple S Pier lost over 140 feet of our pier including
the very end . The end of our pier is the most desirable place to fish. Our
customers enjoyed the last 65 feet of the pier as it has produced some record
catches in years past.
The sight -seers standing on the end could look back and gaze at our sandy
beaches and could even see Cape Lookout Lighthouse from the end of our
pier. We have witnessed several wedding ceremonies on the end of our pier
and as owners for the last 16 years we have stored away many a memories
viewed from the end of Triple S Pier.
Now we are asking you kind folks to help us make some more
memories possible. We need to expand the -end ofTriple S Pier. -We believe
more space on the end would attract more fishermen to fish off of our pier.
It would attract the sales that we desperately need. Atlantic Beach is
struggling to keep up with the super tourist towns to our south. The Myrtle
Beach area has tken alot of our once loyal customers and we need to keep up
with them. The Apache Pier one of the finest fishing piers on the east coast
has set a president to other pier owners to look at. We have seen what an
expanded 150 foot "T" has done for thier business, Triple S Pier needs a 120
foot "T" style end to its pier. A platform 24 feet wide and 120 feet long
constructed of treated lumber and galvanized bolts and nails would shape
our pier into a fishing mecca here in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Our
sales would increase and with the year 2000 around the corner we need this
expansion to set a president for our community and customers to enjoy for
many years to come.
We would appreciate your considerationinto our request. Please
help us keep Triple S Pier the landmark it has become to the Crystal Coast
of North Carolina.
Sincerely,
Harry & Pat Rippy
Own -Triple S Pier

Form DCM -MP-1 =
1. APPLICANT
RECEIVED
APPL1F:-VL.o.'.-AT'10 0 8 ,��7
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(To be completed by all applicants)
a. Landowner:
Name ^) 16pli
Address
City 46.17 State
Zip 0� Day Phone 9/9- 7A�n—� /��)
b. C�'ty, town, ff nity or landmark 6 is . NC
C. Street address or secondary road number
ge
d. Is proposed work ,Within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? Yes T_ No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Rkla-n:h�,- ()Cjo&n
Fax qlG ��1 3. - DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
b. Authorized Agent:
Name}'
Address
City State
Zip Day Phone
Fax
c. Project name (if any) 6 pler-
NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and /or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County (� r T Y�
Revised 03195
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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a, r h
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b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? aw WnkgI
c. Will trproject be for public, private or commercial
use? omme,eu j
d. Give a brief description of purpose, use, methods of
construction and daily operations of proposed
project. If more� pa'c,e is needed, lease attach
additional pages.`
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Form DCM Mp =1
s: -- -
M. Describe exist g wastewater treatment facilities.
4.- -LAND AND- WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract lg4mx Mep,..5
b. Size of individual lots)
c. Approximate 'elevation of-tract above MHW -or
NWL
d. Soil type�s) and texture (s) of track
lye , -ar/6 n� f
e. Vegetation on tract alum da- 6—�S5
n. Describe location and type of discharges to waters
of the state. (For example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash
do" and residential dischar es.)
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
f. an-made featuref n on tract
r — / owed— 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
/Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
i. Is the proposed oject consistent with the applicable
zoning? Yes No
(Attach Zoning compliance eertiificwe, if applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological asses ent been
done for the tract? Yes lNo
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or a 'gible property?
Yes V 'No :
1. Are there wetlands on the site? Yes ZNo
Coastal (marsh) Other '
If yes, has a delineation been conducted?
(Attach docununtation, if available)
Revised 03/95
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.020.31 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

For;n DCM -MP -1
rECEIVED
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s .
COASTAL
site. Include highway or secondary road (SR)
numbers, landmarks, and the like.
lPj • A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary.
• A list of the names and (oomplete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and
signed return receipts m 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 t) the Division of Coastal
Management. Upon signing this form, the applicant
further certifies that such notice has been provided.
if
Name G 111imheY -k
Address PO • c 1
Phone n - 3
NameQ�t1D V1`l�c��@5bY7'
Address 1400 6 LK-r- 02tumn Rd-
Phone
E a AJ6,
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 (1 X.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public land:;, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
Revised 03/95
JUL 0 8 1997
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 o — day of , 19-CLIZ.
Print Name i
Signature A '
Landowner or A rued Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
DCM MP -2
Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP -3
Upland Development
DCM MP4
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.

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Form DCM -MP-4 ...._ RECEIVED
.? 1997
STRUCTURE
S
. COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(Construction within Public Trust Areas) -- -`
Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major e. Mooring buoys 111A
Permit, Form DCM -MP -1. Be sure to complete all (1) _ Commercial _Community _ Private
other sections of the Joint Application which relate to (2) Number
this proposed project. (3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
a. Dock(s) and /or Pier(s)
(1) v/ Commercial _Community _ Private .
(2) Number .. / Eir iS�I nGi
(3) Length CI34�t (4) Width of water body
(4) Width 161 (5) Distance buoy(s) to be placed beyond
(5) Finger Piers Yes No. shoreline
(i) Number
(ii) Length f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(iii) Width (1) _ Commercial _Community _Private
(6) Platform(s) v/ Yes No (2) Number
(i) Number / (3) Length
(ii) Length o`tr (4) Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) /VIA -
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) IVIR
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
Revised 03195
g. Other (Give complete description)
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Applicant o ject Name
Signature
Date
(iii) Width Igo'
(7)
Number of slips proposed Mle
(8)
Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines -TO
(9)
Width of water body IVIA- AkdnfiG Oc? e6r)
(10)
Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL1$'L In/
b. Boathouse (including covered lifts) IV A -
(1)
Commercial Private
(2)
Length
(3)
Width
c. Groin (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) /VIA -
(1) Number
(2) Length(s)
d. Breakwater (e.g. wood, sheetpile, etc.) IVIR
(1) Length
(2) Average distance from MHW, NWL or
wetlands
(3) Maximum distance beyond MHW, NWL or
wetlands
Revised 03195
g. Other (Give complete description)
heible-S �J'r-r-
Applicant o ject Name
Signature
Date

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