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TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH
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August 7, 1989
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Mr. W. T. Fisher
3800 Pleasant Valley Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
REFERENCE: Exempted Project (Minor 48-89)
Exemption #2, 112 Sound Drive
Dear Mr. Fisher:
We have reviewed the information submitted to this office in your inquiry
concerning the necessity of filing an application for a minor development
permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. The activity you propose
is exempt from needing a minor development permit as long as it meets the
conditions specified below. If your plans should change and your project
will no longer meet those conditions, please contact me before
proceeding.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY AND CONDITIONS: According to your contractor,
you propose to extend the existing 192 sq. ft. T-head by approximately
308 sq. ft. for a total square footage of no more than 500 sq. ft. A
private, non-commercial pier may be constructed ifit does not exceed
200' in total length offshore; is not within 150' of a federally
maintained channel, does not extend beyond the 4' mean low water contour
line or normal water level, (whichever is applicable) of the waterbody;
does not exceed 6' in width; does not include an enclosed structure; and,
does not interfere with established navigation rights. The 4' mean low
water -restriction shall not apply to piers constructed on man-made canals
and basins. It may be built through wetland vegetation only if elevated
and may have a T-head or platform not exceeding 500 sq. ft. in area at
its waterward end if no wetland areas are covered. The pier must be set
back a minimum of 15' from the adjacent property owner's area of riparian
access unless waived by a written agreement. Confirmation must also be
given that written statements have been obtained from adjacent riparian
property owners indicating that they have no objections to the proposed
pier. The pier shall not extend beyond the established pier length along
the same shoreline for similar use, and in no case, extend more than one-
third (1/3) of the width of the waterbody and shall not interfere with

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shellfish franchises or leases. Also, piers authorized by this exemption
shall be for the exclusive use of the landowner, and shall not provide
either leased or rented docking space or any other commercial services.
Piers and mooring facilities designed to provide docking space for more
than four (4) boats shall, because of their greater potential for adverse
impacts, be reviewed through the permitting process, and are, -therefore,
not authorized by this exemption.
Sincerely,
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Joy C. Sass
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Local CANA Officer for
Town of Atlantic Beach
919/726-8380
cc: David Nobles
Elton Ellis

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