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CAMA AND DREDGE AND FILL
GENERAL
PERMIT
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Pier (dock) length
Groin length-
number -
Bulkhead length
max. distance offshore
Basin, chhaa nel dim n i
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Boat ramp lim densi —
Other
This permit is subject to compliance with this application, site
drawing and attached general and specific conditions. Any
violation of these terms may subject the permittee to a fine,
imprisonment or civil action; and may cause the permit to be-
come null and void.
This permit must be on the project site and accessible to the
permit officer when the project is inspected for compliance.
The applicant certifies by signing this permit that 1) this pro-
ject is consistent with the local land use plan and all local
ordinances, and 2) a written statement has been obtained from
adjacent riparian landowners certifying that they have no
objections to the proposed work.
In issuing this permit the State of North Carolina certifies that
this project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
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JUDY S. MERCER NC 3185458
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Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION
(To be completed by all applicants)
I. APPLICANT
a. Landowner:
Name Gary A. Mercer
Address 1301 Lennoxville Road
City Beaufort State N. C.
Zip 28516 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
b. Authorized Agent:
Name Gary A. Mercer
Address 1301 Lennoxville Road
City Beaufort
State N. C .
Zip 28516 Day Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
c. Project name (if any) Taylor's Creek Homeowners
Association
NOTE: Permit will be issued in name of landowner(s), and/or
project name.
2. LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. County Carteret
b. City, town, community or landmark
Beaufort
c. Street address or secondary road number
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? x Yes No
e. Name of body of water nearest project (e.g. river,
creek, sound, bay) Cowpen Creek, Taylors 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.
Dredging up to 1000 cy from Cowpen Creek.
Restabilize existing pier supports.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an existing
project, new work, or both? Maintenance
c. Will the project be for public, private or commercial
use? Private.
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. Dredging of Cowpen Creek to
average depth of 6.0 feet to facilitate
boat access. Existing pier supports will
be replaced with deeper ones to maintain
stability resulting from dredging
activity.
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Form DCM-MP-1
4. LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 7.53 ac
b. Size of individual lot(s) 10,000 sf
c. Approximate elevation of tract above MHW or
NWL 4.5'-5.0'
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
sand
e. Vegetation on tract marsh grass
f. Man-made features now on tract 15 lot
subdivision- half developed.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan land
classification of the site? (Consull the local land use plan.)
Conservation
_ x Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
R-10
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable
zoning? X Yes No
(Attach Zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
j. Has a professional archaeological assessment been
done for the tract? Yes X No
If yes, by whom?
k. Is the project located in a National Registered
Historic District or does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property?
Yes X No
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)
m. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
on -site recirculating sand filter
with disposal fields.
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
runoff and detention pond.
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
private well.
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 II" white paper. (Refer to
Coastal Resources Commission Rule 73.0203 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
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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
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
Name
Address
Phone
See Attached Letters
• A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee, and issuing dates.
• A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
(DEHNR) to cover the costs of processing the
application.
• A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in
oceanfront and inlet areas.
• A statement of compliance with the N.C.
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A - 1 to
10) If the project involves the expenditure of public
funds or use of public lands, attach a statement
documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act.
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 28th day of February , 19_7
Print Name
Signature
Landowner or horized Agent
Please indicate attachments pertaining to your proposed
project.
X DCM MP-2
Excavation and Fill Information
DCM MP-3
Upland Development
X 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.
Revised 03M

Fortis 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 in feet.
Average Final
Existing Project
Length Width Depth Depth
Access
channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Canal
Boat
basin
Boat
ramp
Rock
groin
Rock
breakwater
Other
(Excluding
shoreline
stabilization)
1. EXCAVATION
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below
MHW or NWL in cubic yards 985 cy
b. Type of material to be excavated sand/silt
c. Does the area to be excavated include coastal
wetlands (marsh), submerged aquatic vegetation
(SAVs) or other wetlands? Yes X No
d. Highground excavation in cubic yards o.0
2. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED
MATERIAL
a. Location of disposal area Beaufort Fisheries
b. Dimensions of disposal area 150x150x4.0
c. Do you claim title to disposal area?
Yes X No
If no, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
d. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? X Yes No
If yes, where? Same location.
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Form DCM-MP-2
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
Bulkhead Riprap
b. Length
c. Average distance waterward of MHW or NWL
d. Maximum distance waterward of MHW or NWL
e. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months
(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
h. Type of fill material
i. Source of fill material
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. Will fill material be brought to site?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Amount of material to be placed in the
water
(2) Dimensions of fill area
(3) Purpose of fill
b. Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands
(marsh), SAVs or other wetlands?
Yes No
If yes,
(1) Dimensions of fill area
(2) Purpose of fill
5. GENERAL.
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled? Existing berm at
disposal site surrounds area where
material will be stored.
b. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
Hydraulic Dredge.
c. Will wetlands be cr3ssed in transporting equipment
to project site? Yes x No
If yes, explain steps that will be taken to lessen
environmental impacts.
Applican r Project Name
Signature
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Date
Revised 03195

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.
a. Dock(s) and/or Pier(s)
(1) _ Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
(5) Finger Piers Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(6) Platform(s) Yes No
(i) Number
(ii) Length
(iii) Width
(7) Number of slips proposed
(8) Proximity of structure to adjacent riparian
property lines
(9) Width of water body
(10) Water depth at waterward end of pier at
MLW or NWL
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 MHW, NWL or
wetlands
e. Mooring buoys
(1) _ Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Description of buoy
(Color, inscription, size, anchor, etc.)
(4)
(5)
Width of water body _
Distance buoy(s) to
shoreline
be placed beyond
f. Mooring structure (boatlift, mooring pilings, etc.)
(1) _ Commercial _Community _ Private
(2) Number
(3) Length
(4) Width
g. Other (Give complete description)
Removal of existing waterward riles and
replacing with deeper piles due to loss
of supporting canal material from
dredging process.
Applicant Project Name
Signature
Date
Revised 03/95

WHEATLY, WHEATLY, NOBLES & WEEKS, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
410 Front Street
P. O. Box 360
Beaufort, N. C. 28516-0360
CLAUD R WHEATLY, JR [phone]
CLAUD R WHEATLY, III Fax [phone]
JOHN E NOBLES, JR
STEVENSON L. WEEKS
J. CHRISTY MAROULES
STEPHEN M. VALENTINE
February 19, 1997
Mr. Charles Jones
CAMA Office llr
Marine Fisheries Buil¢�ing
Morehead City, NC 28;57
RE: Application for Dredge Permit and Dock Maintenance by
Gary Mercer on behalf of Taylor's Creek Subdivision
Dear Charles:
As adjoining property owners to Cowpen Creek, please be advised
that we have no objection to the issuance of a dredge maintenance
permit to Gary Mercer acting for himself and for Taylor's Creek
Subdivision with regards to maintenance dredging of Cowpen. Creek
and Taylor's Creek. Please also be advised that we have no
objection to Taylor's Creek Subdivision performing repairs and
maintenance to their existing dock. Should you have any questions,
please advise. With kind regards, I am
Very t u yours,
tev n n eeks L�d-
s4k
Stephen M. Valentine
SLW:te

TAYLOR'S CREEK OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC
P. O. BOX 435
BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA 28516
February 21, 1997
Mr. Charles Jones
CAMA Office
Marine Fisheries Building
Morehead City, NC 28557
Re: Application for Dredge Permit and Dock Maintenance by
Gary Mercer on Behalf of Taylor's Creek Subdivision
Dear Charles: f
Taylor's Creek Owners; Association, Inc. has no objection to the
issuance of a dredge maintenance permit to Gary Mercer with regard
to maintenance dredging of Cowpen Creek and Taylor's Creek. We
hereby consent to both the issuance of a maintenance dredging
permit and repairs to the existing homeowners' association dock and
pilings as a -result thereof.
TAYLOR'S CREEK OWNERS'
ASSOCIATION, INC.
BY (SEAL)
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