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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19971121 Ver 1_Complete File_19980112State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director L � D E N R January 12, 1998 Carteret County DWQProject #971121 COE# 199800478 APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification and ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS Blaire Pointe, LLC 608 Ann Street Beaufort, NC 28516 Dear Sirs: You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to dredge and place fill in 0.25 acres of wetlands or waters for the purpose of upgrading an existing road at Blaire Farm/Blaire Pointe, LLC as you described in your application dated December 3, 1997. After reviewing your application, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification Number 3112. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Coastal Stormwater, Non - Discharge and Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 or CAMA permit expires unless otherwise specified in the General Certification. This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application except as modified below. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h) (6) and (7). For this approval to be valid, you must follow the conditions listed in the attached certification and any additional conditions listed below. 1. Deed notifications or similar mechanisms shall be placed in lots with remaining jurisdictional wetlands and waters to restrict future wetland and/or impact. These mechanisms shall be put in place within 30 days of the date of this letter or the issuance of the 404 Permit (whichever is later). 2. Sediment and erosion control measures shall adhere to the design standards for sensitive watershed (T 15A:04B .0024). 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. Sin erely, ston Howard, Jr. P 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 971121.1tr Division of Water Quality • Non- DischargeBranch 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 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Coastal Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Roger N. Schecter, Director December 1, 1997 TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality FROM: John R. Parker, Jr. Major Permits Processing Coordinator NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES D (� 7�i /j�. I I 1 I ii C1 I ) DEC 0 � 1997 DIVISION .OF" COASTAL MANAGEVIENVT SUBJECT: CAMA /DREDGE & FILL Permit Application Review Applicant: Blair Pointe, LLC Project Location: between SR1176 & SR1177, adjacent Crab Point Bay & Dills Creek, in the Town of Morehead City, Carteret County Proposed Project: to pave an existing marl road Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form by December 22, 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. 'this gpencv obiects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments. DATE Hestron Plaza II, 151 B, Highway 24, Morehead City NC 28557 Telephone 919- 808 -2808 Fax 919- 247 -3330 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% Recycled 110% Post - Consumer Paper I 'To: John Dorney Environmental Sciences Branch DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY CAMA MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW REGIONAL OFFICE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS REVIEWER: STEENHUIS 7 ACTING WQ SUPERVISOR: SHIVER ��SS DATE: December 22, 1997 WETLAND INFORMATION FOR CENTRAL OFFICE TRACKING PERMIT YR: 97 PERMIT NO.: 971048 COUNTY: Carteret PROJECT NAME: Blair Farm Parkway /Blair Pointe,LLC PROJECT TYPE: Road Paving PERMIT TYPE: CAMA COE #: N/A DOT #: N/A RCD FROM CDA: DCM DATE FROM CDA: December 3, 1997 REG OFFICE: WiRO RIVER AND SUB BASIN #: 030503 *STREAM OR ADJACENT WATER BODY: Dills Creek /Crab Point Bay CLASS: SA STREAM INDEX #: 21 -30 *OPEN OR CLOSED: Closed WL IMPACT: Yes WL TYPE: N/A WL REQUESTED: 0.23 ac WL ACR EST: No WL SCORE: N/A MITIGATION: N/A MITIGATION TYPE: N/A MITIGATION SIZE: N/A RATING SHEET ATTACHED ?: N/A RECOMMENDATION: ISSUE STORMWATER PLAN REQ' D: IF YES, DATE APPROVED: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant is proposing to pave approximately 6,00 feet of existing marl road way known as Blair Farm Parkway which connects SR 1176 and SR 1177, near the Haystacks area. In doing so, approximately 10,231 ft2 of Coastal Wetlands would be removed. WATER QUALITY CERT. (401) CERT. REQ'D: Yes IF YES, TYPE: General Certification # 3112 for CAMA Permits SEWAGE DISPOSAL TYPE OF DISPOSAL PROPOSED: N/A TO BE PERMITTED BY: N/A IF BY DWQ, IS SITE AVAILABLE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE PROBABLE: N/A WATER /WETLAND FILL AREA OF FILL - WATER: N/A WETLAND: 0.23 ac IS FILL ELIMINATING A SIGNIFICANT USE? No DREDGING IS DREDGING ACTIVITY EXPECTED TO CAUSE A SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF RESOURCE? N/A IS SPOIL DISPOSAL ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? N/A RECEDVED CSNVt 'ROA1MENTAtSC1ENCE, 1 971048.dee Page Two MARIN A ARE THE FOLLOWING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED? SEWAGE DISPOSAL: N/A MARINA SERVICES: N/A OXYGEN IN BASIN: N/A CLOSURE OF SHELLFISHING WATERS: N/A (ATTACH A MARINA USE ATTAINABILITY EVAL.) RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OR PERMIT RESTRICTIONS: That the project be done in such a manner so as to not cause turbidity outside the immediate construction area to exceed 25 NTU. If additional wetland fill is needed for development, the request for this fill should be made concurrent with this application so that all impacts associated with this project can be reviewed at the same time. It is also recommended that the 401 Certification contain a condition that a conservation easement be placed on the remaining wetlands to prevent future fill. cc: Central Files Wilmington Regional Office Files DCM -Ted Tyndall John Parker DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT 1. APPLICANT'S NAME: Blair Pointe, LLC (Modification to CAMA Major Permit #100 -97) RECF /�D onc Ei % U 1991 l��*1Vtqz sC /�y�,cF S 2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, in the Town of Morehead City, between SR 1176 and SR 1177, adjacent Crab Point Bay and Dills Creek Photo Index - 1995: 43 -531 (indexed by K -11) 1989: 139-4 (indexed by S -16) State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,687,300 Y: 367,000 Beaufort Quad "UL" 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA /D &F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 10/2/97 Was Applicant Present - Yes 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete- 11/6/97 Office - Morehead City 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: (A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Morehead City Land Classification From LUP - Conservation (B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, ES (C) Water Dependent: No (D) Intended Use: Residential (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - City sewer Planned - Same (F) Type of Structures: Existing - Sewer and water lines, marl roadway Planned - Asphalt road (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A Source - N/A 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] T1RFT1ftFTl FTT .T .F.T) OTHER (A) Vegetated Wetlands Coastal Wetlands 10,231 ft2 (B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands High Ground (old road bed) 28,600 ft2 (C) Other (D) Total Area Disturbed: 38,831 fe (E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes (F) Water Classification: SA Open: No 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to pave approximately 6,000 feet of existing marl road way known as Blair Farm Parkway which connects SR 1176 and SR 1177, near the Haystacks area. In doing so, approximately 10,231 fe of Coastal Wetlands would be removed. FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: BLAIR POINTE, LLC PAGE #2 9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: Project Setting The applicants' property is a 267 -acre tract of land located north of Morehead City between North 20th St. and the Newport River. The property borders Crab Point Bay and Dill Creek with vehicular access currently via the end of SR 1177. An old marl road is located on the site and connects SR 1176 and SR 1177. According to the applicants, the road was built in the late 1970's to connect SR 1176 to the Haystacks Condominiums. At that time, the road construction consisted of clearing, grading the road bed and installing storm drainage pipe. The road essentially runs along the head of the marsh system of Dills Creek. The roadside ditches that were excavated years ago for drainage have now become vegetated with Smooth Cordgrass Spartina alterniflora, Black Needlerush Juncus roemerianus, and Salt Meadow Grass S. aP tens. Jurisdictional 404 wetlands are also located on both sides of these Coastal Wetlands. The waters of Dill Creek are SA and it is classified as a Primary Nursery Area by the NC Marine Fisheries. The area is closed to shellfishing. Earlier in the year, the applicants applied for and were granted CAMA Major Permit #100 -97 to develop a 33 -lot subdivision at the site. This project included roadway improvements (shoulder improvements) to the abandoned end of SR 1177, the construction of a bulkhead, and the extension of sewer and water services to the site from North 20th St. The current application is being submitted as a modification to that existing permit. At that time, in order to compensate for the loss of approximately 1,415 ftz of Coastal Wetlands that were impacted by the project, the applicants were required to develop a compensatory wetland mitigation plan for the project. Project Description The applicants' latest proposal is to "reconstruct" approximately 6,000 linear feet of existing marl roadway known as the Blair Farm Parkway. This roadway serves as a direct connection to the applicants' property from SR 1176. According to the application, the reconstruction will consist of minor clearing along the back slopes of existing ditches, cleaning out and regrading existing ditches, regrading and supplementing the stone road bed and finally paving the roadway with asphalt. The pavement would be 22' wide with two 20' right -of -ways. The roadside slopes would be maintained at 3:1. Nine areas of Coastal Wetlands within the ditches would be excavated as a result of the roadway improvements. The dimensions of these nine areas are: Area "A" (5' X 70'), Area "B" (8' X 305'), Area "C" (8' X 100'), Area "D" (5' X 10'), Area "E" (7' X FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: BLAIR POINTE, LLC /CARTERET COUNTY PAGE #3 20'), Area "F" (7' X 155'), Area "G" (7' X 38), Area "H" (5' X 30'), and Area "I" (9' X 550'). Surface drainage from the roadway would continue to be diverted into existing lateral ditches that empty into Dills Creek. Approximately 1100' of the roadway would be raised to avoid being flooded during high tides. The minimum side slopes and shoulder widths have been designed to meet NCDOT requirements. Again according to the application, this application would satisfy a public need by providing a vital traffic link between residents of Blair Pointe -Phase I, the Haystacks, and lots along the east end of Country Club Road with SR 1176. There is a letter from NCDOT included in the application package which states that the subject road is shown on the 1995 Morehead City Thoroughfare Plan as a minor thoroughfare. The plan was adopted on September 8, 1995 by the NCDOT and Morehead City. It goes on to say that should the road meet housing requirements and minimum construction standards, it may be eligible for addition to the state highway system. The town of Morehead City has written a letter supporting the road indicating that the improvements to the roadway will provide the necessary link between the eastern terminus of Country Club Road and North 20th St. The letter from the Town Manager goes on to say that the link will furnish a vital link between the residents of the area and the emergency services departments such as fire, rescue, and police. Anticipated Impacts The reconstruction and paving of the roadway would remove approximately 10,231 ft2 of Coastal Wetlands currently located within the "roadside ditches ". Approximately 28,600 ft2 of roadway would be raised to prevent overwash during high tides. And according to the applicant, the flat grades along the road would keep velocities less than 5 feet per second and a good vegetated stand of grass should occur rather quickly. The installation of erosion control devices should prevent any sedimentation problems. And although the ditches currently drain into Dills Creek, it does seem logical that the paving of the roadway would increase the amount of freshwater runoff into Dills Creek. M. Ted Tyndall - November 30, 1997 Form DCM -MP -1 1. APPLICANT a. Landowner: Sheet 3 APPLICATION..,., (To be completed by all applicants) Name Blair Pointe, LLC Address 608 Ann Street City Beaufort State NC Zip Fax 28516 Day Phone (919) 728 -7781 1- 919- 504-3339 b. Authorized Agent: Name Michael West Baldwin Address /105-D East Victoria Court City Greenvi l l a State NC Zip 27858 Day Phone (919) 758 -1390 Fax 1- 919 - 321 -.1412 c. Project name (if any) Blair Farm Parkway NOTE. Permil will be issued in name of landowner(s), card /or project name. 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT a. County Revised 03/95 b. City, town, community or landmark MnrPhParl f itg c. Street address or secondary road number NCSR 1176 & NCSR 1177 d. Is proposed work within" city limits or planning jurisdiction? _y Yes No e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river, creek, sound, bay) Dills 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. Recnnstrurtinn of axici-.;nn Marl RnnH regrading of existing ditches. b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? Reconstruction of existing Marl Road. t c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial use? Public road right -of -way. 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. Reconstruction of 6-000 LF of existinQ rnsd hers whi rh rnnc; S-f-<z of minor clearing, regrading of existing side ditches, supplementing marl base adding erosion control devices, paving and see ing. NOV 0 0 1997 Form DCM -MP -1 4. LAND AND WATER CHARACTERISTICS a. Size of entire tract 267 Acres b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL 6 d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract Sandy Loam e. Vegetation on tract Small Pines f Man-made features now on tract Existing marl road, water and sewer lines. g. What is the -CAMA Land Use Plan land classification of the site? (Consult the local land use plan.) Conservation X Transitional Developed Community Rural _ Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? R -20 & PD i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? X Yes No (Aach zoning compliance certffacate, 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 1, Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes No Coastal (marsh) X Other If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Yes (Attach documentation, if available) Revised 03/95 Sheet 4 m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. Sanitary.sewer pumped to Town of Morehead City. 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.) Surface run -off from 221 wide asphalt. o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.. Town of Morehead City. 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 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 dra map is a part of plat requ i s b fficiently detailed to guid ency personnel unf gar with the area to the ±VOV G 6 199% Form DCM -MP -1 Sheet 5 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 Rlair Pointe, LLC Address 608 Ann Street _ Phone Beaufort, NC. 28516 (919) 728 -7781 Name The Newport Shores Group Address 800 Country Club Road Phone Morehead City, NC 28557 ('919) 354 -5515 Name Marvin Moore "Address 1506 North 20th Street Phone Morehead City, NC 28557 • A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. N/A • 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 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. This is the 25th day ofAuqust , 1997 . Print Name chael West Baldwin Signature . Landowner or authorized Agent - Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed project. X DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information X 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. `!CV 0 8199) 7 COASTAL MANAGEMENT MOREHEAD Form DCM -MP -3 Sheet 6 UPLAND D-EVELOPMENT (Constrti&ion and /or land disturbing activities) 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. a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, units or structures proposed 6.000 LF of reconstructed roadway. b. Number of lots or parcels None. c. Density (give the number of residential units and the units per acre) N/ A d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed including roads, ditches, etc. 6,000' x 60' 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? X Yes No If yes, date submitted 8 -13 -97 f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces. Asphalt, 22' width g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of MHW 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. 0.17% Revised 03/95 f NOV 0 6 1997 h. Projects that require a CAhfA Major Development Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification. Has a site development plan been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management for review? X Yes No If yes, date submitted 8 -15 -97 L Describe proposed method of sewage disposal. The Town of Morehead City will receive discharge from this site. j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above received state or local approval? Yes, (Aach appropriate documentation) k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to waters of the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges). Surface run -off from roadway. 1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source (e.g. well, community, public system, etc.) The Town of Morehead City. m. Will water be impounded? Yes If yes, how many acres? X No n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when was the lot(s) platted and recorded? N/A Applicant r jec Name Signature y: Michael West Baldwin, Agent 8 -25 -97 _ Date r Form DCM -MP Z ., Sheet 7 (Except ffridges 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 (MLV) or (NWL) Canal Boat basin Boat ramp Rock groin Rock breakwater 3li�T 1 (Excluding shoreline stabilization) Area A Area B Area C Area D Area E Area F Area G Revised 03/95 Area H Average Final Existing Project LenQth Width Death Depth /U' S' L 1J 305' 8' 2 3 100' 8' 2 3 10' 5' 2 3 20' 7' 2 3 155' 7' 2 3 3' 7' 2 3 30' - .',mss. 2 3 SEE [ELOW /U' S' L 1J 305' 8' 2 3 100' 8' 2 3 10' 5' 2 3 20' 7' 2 3 155' 7' 2 3 3' 7' 2 3 30' 5 2 3 r 1. EXCAVATION a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic yards 378 b. Type of material to be excavated Sandy loam soi_ and sediment build -up. c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal d wetlands (marsh), submerge_ aquatic vegetation (SAVs) or other wetlands? X Yes No d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 222 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL a. Location of disposal area 20' strip outside of road right -of -way. b. Dimensions of disposal area 6 000' 20 t both sides of road. c. Do you claim title to disposal area? X_ Yes No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? Yes X No If yes, where? Form DCM -MP -2 Sheet 8 e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes X No f. Does the disposal include any area in the water? Yes X No 3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Type of shoreline stabilization N/A Bulkhead N/A Riprap b. Length N/A c. Average distance NatAerward of MHW or NWL d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL N/A e. Shoreline erosion.-during preceding 12 months N/A (Source of information) N/A f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material N/A g. Amount of fill in' cubic yards to be placed below water level (1) Riprap N/A (2) Bulkhead backfill N/A h. Type of fill material N/A i. Source of fill material N/A 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. Will fill material be brought to si X Yes No my 0 6 1997 Revised 03/95 If yes, (1) Amount of material to be placed in the water None (2) Dimensions of fill area 1100' * 26' * 1211 (3) purpose of fill Raise -:road bed to avoid overtopping during high tides. b. WiII fill material be placed in coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes X No If yes, (1) Dimensions of fill area _X4A (2) Purpose of fill N/A S. GENERAL a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? Excavated material will be graded out and seeded. b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? Backhoe. c. Will wetlands be crassed in transporting equipment to project site? Yes X No If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen environmental impacts. Blair Pointe, LLC AppU n r t t Name Signature B Michael West Baldwin, Agent 1 cp- i ( - 0-7 Date Sheet 1 B JA EBMI „ and ASSOCIATES LAND SURVEYING & PLANNING Michael W. Baldwin, RLS Blair Farm Parkway Blair Farm Subdivision Cama Permit Narrative August 25, 1997 Revised October 14, 1997 The purpose of this project is to reconstruct approximately 6,000 linear feet of existing marl roadway. This road was built in the late 1970's to connect NCSR 1176 (North 20th Street) with Haystacks Condominiums. The road construction at that time consisted of clearing, grading road bed, installing storm drainage pipe and 20 -24 feet of marl for stabilization. This roadway has also been added to the Town of Morehead City's thoroughfare plan as a minor collector. The owners of this tract of land wish to reconstruct this road to NCDOT standards. This reconstruction will consist of minor clearing along the back slopes of existing ditches, cleanout and regrading of existing ditches, installing erosion control devices, regrading and supplementing stone road bed, paving and seeding. The flat grades along this road would keep velocities less than 5 feet per second and a good vegetated stand of grass should occur rather quickly. This reconstruction, after completion will satisfy a public need by providing a vital traffic link between residents of Blair Pointe, Phase 1, the Haystacks, and lots along the east end of Country Club Road with NCSR 1176 (North 20th Street). This roadway would also provide easy access for emergency vehicles which have been called to serve the above referenced residences. The areas of impact to Coastal wetlands is shown on sheet 12 of 20 and consists of approximately 10,231 square feet. This existing marl road has been in existence since the late 1970's. The road location cannot be feasibly shifted in direction due to the fact that there are 404 wetlands on each side of the road (along the majority of the impacted area) as well as water and sewer lines just off the north and south side of the gravel road. Due to the 404 wetlands on each side of the road, this plan of cleaning of existing ditches would impact the Coastal Marshes the least. There are nine small areas of existing Coastal Wetlands that will be affected and there sizes are as follows: Area "A" = 5'X 70' = 350 S.F. Area "B" = 8'X 305' = 2440 S.F. ---- -, Area "C" = 8'X 100' = 800 S.F. i Area "D" = 5' X 10' = 50 S.F. Area "E" = 7'X 20' = 140 S.F. I i,l O V 0 6 1997 Area "F" = 7'X 155' = 1085 S.F. 1 Area "G" = 7' X 38' = 266 S.F. COASTAL NIANAGEMI Area "H" = 5'X 30' = 150 S.F. MOREHEAD Area "I" = 9'X 550' = 4950 S.F. Total Area of Disturbance = 10,231 S.F. 105 -D East Victoria Court Greenville, North Carolina 27858 0 919-756-1390 Sheet 2 The impact from construction in the AEC zones would consist of minor ditch cleanout shown on sheet 12 of 20. The ditch cleanout is essential to provide functional drainage through existing roadside ditches. The minimum side slopes and shoulder widths shown on sheet 13 must be constructed to acquire acceptance by NCDOT. All required cross pipes have been installed in previous construction activities. There will be approximately 12" of select fill added in the easterly 800 feet of roadway, however, this fill will be placed in the middle of the road and will not require filling in AEC zones. This fill is essential to bring the road elevation at or above 5.0' which would prevent extremely high tides from topping the road. Failure to fill this low area in the road bed would create a public safety hazard for motorists using this road. 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LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Carteret County, in the Town of Morehead City, between SR 1176 and SR 1177, adjacent Crab Point Bay and Dills Creek Photo Index - 1995: 43 -531 (indexed by K -11) 1989: 139 -4 (indexed by S -16) State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,687,300 Y: 367,000 Beaufort Quad "UL" 3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA /D &F 4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 10/2/97 Was Applicant Present - Yes D TRI C T 0 5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received Complete- 11/6/ Office - Morehead City DEC C 3 1997 6. SITE DESCRIPTION: DIVISION O F (A) Local Land Use Plan - Town of Morehead City COASTAL MANAGEMENT Land Classification From LUP - Conservation (B) AEC(s) Involved: CW, ES (C) Water Dependent: No (D) Intended Use: Residential (E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - City sewer Planned - Same (F) Type of Structures: Existing - Sewer and water lines, marl roadway Planned - Asphalt road (G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A Source - N/A 7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA] DREDGED FILLED OTHER (A) Vegetated Wetlands Coastal Wetlands 10,231 fO (B) Non - Vegetated Wetlands High Ground (old road bed) 28,600 fe (C) Other (D) Total Area Disturbed: 38,831 ff (E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes (F) Water Classification: SA Open: No 8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to pave approximately 6,000 feet of existing marl road way known as Blair Farm Parkway which connects SR 1176 and SR 1177, near the Haystacks area. In doing so, approximately 10,231 fe of Coastal Wetlands would be removed. . w FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: BLAIR POINTE, LLC PAGE #2 9. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: Project Setting The applicants' property is a 267 -acre tract of land located north of Morehead City between North 20th St. and the Newport River. The property borders Crab Point Bay and Dill Creek with vehicular access currently via the end of SR 1177. An old marl road is located on the site and connects SR 1176 and SR 1177. According to the applicants, the road was built in the late 1970's to connect SR 1176 to the Haystacks Condominiums. At that time, the road construction consisted of clearing, grading the road bed and installing storm drainage pipe. The road essentially runs along the head of the marsh system of Dills Creek. The roadside ditches that were excavated years ago for drainage have now become vegetated with Smooth Cordgrass S artina alterniflora, Black Needlerush Juncus roemerianus, and Salt Meadow Grass S. paten s. Jurisdictional 404 wetlands are also located on both sides of these Coastal Wetlands. The waters of Dill Creek are SA and it is classified as a Primary Nursery Area by the NC Marine Fisheries. The area is closed to shellfishing. Earlier in the year, the applicants applied for and were granted CAMA Major Permit #100 -97 to develop a 33 -lot subdivision at the site. This project included roadway improvements (shoulder improvements) to the abandoned end of SR 1177, the construction of a bulkhead, and the extension of sewer and water services to the site from North 20th St. The current application is being submitted as a modification to that existing permit. At that time, in order to compensate for the loss of approximately 1,415 ftz of Coastal Wetlands that were impacted by the project, the applicants were required to develop a compensatory wetland mitigation plan for the project. Project Description The applicants' latest proposal is to "reconstruct" approximately 6,000 linear feet of existing marl roadway known as the Blair Farm Parkway. This roadway serves as a direct connection to the applicants' property from SR 1176. According to the application, the reconstruction will consist of minor clearing along the back slopes of existing ditches, cleaning out and regrading existing ditches, regrading and supplementing the stone road bed and finally paving the roadway with asphalt. The pavement would be 22' wide with two 20' right -of -ways. The roadside slopes would be maintained at 3:1. Nine areas of Coastal Wetlands within the ditches would be excavated as a result of the roadway improvements. The dimensions of these nine areas are: Area "A" (5' X 70'), Area "B" (8' X 305'), Area "C" (8' X 100'), Area "D" (5' X 10'), Area "E" (7' X FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT: BLAIR POINTE, LLC /CARTERET COUNTY PAGE #3 20'), Area "F" (7'X 155'), Area "G" (TX 38'), Area "H" (5'X 30'), and Area "I" (9' X 550'). Surface drainage from the roadway would continue to be diverted into existing lateral ditches that empty into Dills Creek. Approximately 1100' of the roadway would be raised to avoid being flooded during high tides. The minimum side slopes and shoulder widths have been designed to meet NCDOT requirements. Again according to the application, this application would satisfy a public need by providing a vital traffic link between residents of Blair Pointe -Phase I, the Haystacks, and lots along the east end of Country Club Road with SR 1176. There is a letter from NCDOT included in the application package which states that the subject road is shown on the 1995 Morehead City Thoroughfare Plan as a minor thoroughfare. The plan was adopted on September 8, 1995 by the NCDOT and Morehead City. It goes on to say that should the road meet housing requirements and minimum construction standards, it may be eligible for addition to the state highway system. The town of Morehead City has written a letter supporting the road indicating that the improvements to the roadway will provide the necessary link between the eastern terminus of Country Club Road and North 20th St. The letter from the Town Manager goes on to say that the link will furnish a vital link between the residents of the area and the emergency services departments such as fire, rescue, and police. Anticipated Impacts The reconstruction and paving of the roadway would remove approximately 10,231 fe of Coastal Wetlands currently located within the "roadside ditches ". Approximately 28,600 ft2 of roadway would be raised to prevent overwash during high tides. And according to the applicant, the flat grades along the road would keep velocities less than 5 feet per second and a good vegetated stand of grass should occur rather quickly. The installation of erosion control devices should prevent any sedimentation problems. And although the ditches currently drain into Dills Creek, it does seem logical that the paving of the roadway would increase the amount of freshwater runoff into Dills Creek. M. Ted Tyndall - November 30, 1997 Firm DCM -MP -1 Sheet 3 APPLICATION (To be completed by all applicants) I. APPLICANT a. Landowner: Name_ Blair Pointe, LLC Address 608 Ann Street City Beaufort State NC Zip 28516 Day Phone (919) 728 -7781 Fax 1- 919- 504-3339 b. Authorized Agent: Name Michael West Baldwin Address : 105 -D East Victoria Court City Areanvi l l a State Nr Zip 27858 Day Phone (919) 758 -1390 Fax 1- 919 - 321 -.1412 c. Project name (if any) Blair Farm Parkway NOTE. Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and /or project name. 2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED PROJECT b. City, town, community or landmark c. Street address or secondary road number NCSR 1176 & NCSR 1177 d. Is proposed work within' city limits or planning jurisdiction? . y Yes No e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river, creek, sound, bay) Dills 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. Recnngtm irti nn of existing Marl_Rn� regrading of existing ditches. b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both? -Reconstruction of existing Marl Road. c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial use? Public road right -of -way. 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. Reconstruction of 6,000 LF Of existing rnsd had which consists of minor clearing, regrading of existing side ditches, supplementing marl base, —arcing erosion control devices, paving and see ing. a�a..wY VJ /7J Form DCM -MP -1 4. LAND AND WATER CHARACTERISTICS a. Size of entire tract 267 Acres b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or NWL 6 d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract Sandy Loam e. Vegetation on tract Small Pines f. Man-made features now on tract Existing marl road, water and sewer lines. g. What is the. -CAMA Land Use Plan land classification of the site? (consult the local land use plan.) Conservation X Transitional Developed Community Rural Other h. How is the tract zoned by local government? R -20 & PD i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning? X Yes No (attach zoning compliance cenifiicate, if applicable) .l• Has a professional done for the tract? If yes, by whom? archaeological assessment been Yes X No 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 1. Are there wetlands on the site? X Yes No Coastal (marsh) X Other If yes, has a delineation been conducted? Yes (Attach documentation, if available) Revised 03/95 Sheet 4 m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities. Sanitary sewer pumped to Town of Morehead City. 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.) Surface run -off from 22' wide asphalt. o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.. Town of Morehead City. 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 dram map is a part of plat requ i s b fficiently detailed to guid 1 ency personnel unf liar with the area to the NOV 0 6 1997 Form DCM -MP -1 Sheet 5 site. Include highway or secondary road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and the like. 6. CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION • A Stormwater Certification, if one is necessary. • A lisf 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 R]air Pointe, LLC Address 608 Ann Street _ Phone Beaufort, NC.28516 (919) 728 -7781 Name The Newport Shores Grou Address 800 Country Club Road Phone Morehead City, NC 28557 ('919) 354 -5515 Name Marvin Moore :Address 1506 North 20th Street Phone Morehead City, NC 28557 • A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, permittee, and issuing dates. N/A • 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 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 1knowledge, 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 25th day of August , 1997 . Print Name WLchael West Baldwin Signature Iandm~r or Authorized Agent Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed project. X DCM MP -2 Excavation and Fill Information X 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. C, E � V NOV 0 6 1997 COASTAL MANAGEMENT MOREHEAD Form DCM -MP -3 Sheet -6 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT (Constrd6ion and /or Iand disturbing activities) Attach this form to Joint Application for CAMA Major 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 structures proposed 6.000 LF of reconstructed roadway. b. Number of lots or parcels None. c. Density (give the number of residential units and the units per acre) N.4 n `.a d. Size of area to be graded, filled or disturbed including roads, ditches, etc. 6, 000' x 60' 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? X Yes No If yes, date submitted 8 -13 -97 f. List the materials (such as marl, paver stone, asphalt, or concrete) to be used for paved surfaces. Asphalt. 22' width g. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of MHW 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. 0.17% Revised 03195 R' NOV 0 6 1997 h. Projects that require a CAI gA Major Development Permit may also require a Stormwater Certification. Has a site development plan been submitted to the Division of Environmental Management for review? X Yes No If yes, date submitted 8 -15 -97 i. Describe proposed method of sewage disposal. The Town of Morehead City will receive discharge from this site. ,j. Have the facilities described in Item i. above received state or local approval? Yes, (Attach appropriau docurnentation) k. Describe location and type of proposed discharges to waters of the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary wastewater, industrial /commercial effluent, "wash down" and residential discharges). Surface run -off from roadway. 1. Describe proposed drinking water supply source (e.g. well, community, public system, etc.) The Town of Morehead City. m. Will water be impounded? Yes X No If yes, how many acres? n. If the project is a oceanfront development, when was the lot(s) platted and recorded? N/A Applicant r jec Name . Signature y: Michael West Baldwin, Agent 8 -25 -97 Date Form DCM -MP 2 ..,,.Sheet 7 A� oN D i h (Exce-pt {fridges 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. v NOV 0 61,1997 1. EXCAVATION i a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic yards 378 b. Type of material to be excavated Sandy loam -vi and sediment build -up. c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) or other wetlands? .X Yes No d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 2222 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL a. Location of disposal area 20' strip outside of road right =of -way. ° b. Dimensions of disposal area 6.000' * 20 t both sides of road. c. Do you claim title to disposal area? x_ Yes No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? Yes X No If yes, where? : >L a- Average Final Existing Project Length Width Depth Depth Access channel (MLW) or (NWL) . Canal Boat basin Boat ramp Rock groin Rock breakwater f Other b (Excluding SEE ELOW shoreline stabilization) Area A 70' S' 2 3 Area B 305' 8' 2 3 Area C 100' 8' 2 3 Area D 10' 5' 2 3 Area E 20' 7' 2 3 Area F 155' 7' 2 3 Area G 3' 7' 2 3 Revised 03/95 Area H 30' S' 2 3 T 'In. n1 n 7 v NOV 0 61,1997 1. EXCAVATION i a. Amount of material to be excavated from below MHW or NWL in cubic yards 378 b. Type of material to be excavated Sandy loam -vi and sediment build -up. c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAVs) or other wetlands? .X Yes No d. Highground excavation in cubic yards 2222 2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL a. Location of disposal area 20' strip outside of road right =of -way. ° b. Dimensions of disposal area 6.000' * 20 t both sides of road. c. Do you claim title to disposal area? x_ Yes No If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner. d. Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance? Yes X No If yes, where? : >L a- Form DCM -MP -2 Sheet 8 e. Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes X No f. Does the disposal include any area in the water? Yes X No 3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION a. Type of shoreline stabilization N/A Bulkhead N/A Riprap b. Length N/A c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL N/A e. Shoreline erosion.-during preceding 12 months (Source ofinfonwdon) N/A f. Type of bulkhead or riprap material N/A g. Amount of fill in, cubic yards to be placed below water level (1) Riprap N/A (2) Bulkhead backfill N/A h. Type of fill material N/A i. Source of fill material N/A 4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES (Excluding Shoreline Stabilization) a. Will fill material be brought to X Yes No NOV 0 6 1997 Revised 03/95 If yes, (1) Amount of material to be placed in the water None (2) Dimensions of fill area 1100' * 26' * 12 (3) purpose of fill Raise --road bed to avoid overtopping during high tides. b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands (marsh), SAVs or other wetlands? Yes X No If yes, (1) Dimensions of fill area —N4A (2) Purpose of fill N/A S. GENERAL a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion controlled? Excavated material will be graded out and seeded. b. What type of construction equipment will be used (for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)? Backhoe. c. 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. Blair Pointe, LLC. Applicant rIame Signature B . Michael West Baldwin, Agent Date Sheet 1 I B and ASSOCIATES LAND SURVEYING & PLANNING Michael W. Baldwin, RLS Blair Farm Parkway Blair Farm Subdivision Cama Permit Narrative August 25, 1997 Revised October 14, 1997 The purpose of this project is to reconstruct approximately 6,000 linear feet of existing marl roadway. This road was built in the late 1970's to connect NCSR 1176 (North 20th Street) with Haystacks Condominiums. The road construction at that time consisted of clearing, grading road bed, installing storm drainage pipe and 20 -24 feet of marl for stabilization. This roadway has also been added to the Town of Morehead City's thoroughfare plan as a minor collector. The owners of this tract of land wish to reconstruct this road to NCDOT standards. This reconstruction will consist of minor clearing along the back slopes of existing ditches, cleanout and regrading of existing ditches, installing erosion control devices, regrading and supplementing stone road bed, paving and seeding. The flat grades along this road would keep velocities less than 5 feet per second and a good vegetated stand of grass should occur rather quickly. This reconstruction, after completion will satisfy a public need by providing a vital traffic link between residents of Blair Pointe, Phase 1, the Haystacks, and lots along the east end of Country Club Road with NCSR 1176 (North 20th Street). This roadway would also provide easy access for emergency vehicles which have been called to serve the above referenced residences. The areas of impact to Coastal wetlands is shown on sheet 12 of 20 and consists of approximately 10,231 square feet. This existing marl road has been in existence since the late 1970's. The road location cannot be feasibly shifted in direction due to the fact that there are 404 wetlands on each side of the road (along the majority of the impacted area) as well as water and sewer lines just off the north and south side of the gravel road. Due to the 404 wetlands on each side of the road, this plan of cleaning of existing ditches would impact the Coastal Marshes the least. There are nine small areas of existing Coastal Wetlands that will be affected and there sizes are as follows: Area "A" = 5' X 70' = 350 S.F. Area "B" = 8'X 305' = 2440 S.F. ---- -, Area "C" Area "D" = 8'X 100' = 5'X 10' = 800 S.F. = 50 S.F. Area "E" = 7'X 20' = 140 S.F. NOV 0 6 1997 Area "F" = TX 155' = 1085 S.F. Area "G" = 7'X 38' = 266 S.F. COASTAL MANAGEME Area "H" = 5'X 30' = 150 S.F. _ MOREHEAD Area "I" = 9' X 550' = 4950 S.F. Total Area of Disturbance = 10,231 S.F. 105 -D East Victoria Court Greenville, North Carolina 27858 0919- 756 -1390 Sheet 2 The impact from construction in the AEC zones would consist of minor ditch cleanout shown on sheet 12 of 20. The ditch cleanout is essential to provide functional drainage through existing roadside ditches. The minimum side slopes and shoulder widths shown on sheet 13 must be constructed to acquire acceptance by NCDOT. All required cross pipes have been installed in previous construction activities. There will be approximately 12" of select fill added in the easterly 800 feet of roadway, however, this fill will be placed in the middle of the road and will not require filling in AEC zones. This fill is essential to bring the road elevation at or above 5.0' which would prevent extremely high tides from topping the road. Failure to fill this low area in the road bed would create a public safety hazard for motorists using this road. Surface drainage from this roadway will still continue to be diverted into existing lateral ditches that empty into Dills Creek. 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BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO Regulatory Division Action ID No. 199800478 Mr. John Dorney Division of Water Quality North Carolina Department Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina Dear Mr. Dorney: December 18, 1997 of 27611 -7687 a's q7(12-1 RECEIVED LLC 2 2 1991 ENVIRONMENTRiS�EENC�� Enclosed is the application of Blair Point, LLC for Department of the Army authorization and a State Water Quality Certification to pave approximately 6,000 feet of an existing marl road known as Blair Farm Parkway, .resulting in impacts to approximately 10,231 square feet (.24 acre) of wetlands, for the purpose of linking SR 1176 and SR 1177 near Dills Creek. This work is in addition to the US Army Corps of Engineers permit, Action ID 199706041 issued to Blair Pointe LLC, to place fill material into 1,415 square feet (0.032) of wetlands for Phase I of the subdivision located at the end of SR 1177 adjacent to the Newport River and Crab Bay Point in Morehead City, 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 February 6, 1998, the District Engineer will deem that waiver has occurred. Questions or comments may be addressed to the undersigned of the Regulatory Division, telephone (910) 251 -4636. Sincerely, e frey H. Richter Project Manager Wilmington Field Office Enclosure W 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