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Item: 7007 0710 0005 2991 7645 Service Calculation Acceptance
Date/Time: 12/12/2007 14:16
Destination ZIP Code: 28412 City: WILMINGTON State: NC
Origin ZIP Code: 28462-3353 City: SUPPLY State: NC
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Inquire on multiple items.

Mr.Neil Bender
119 Island Way
Wilmington,N. C. 28412
Mr. Bender,
Included are revised drawings showing the new alignment of the pier for David
and Nancy Rouen. Also included is an adjacent riparian property owner notification form
that needs to be completed by you and returned in the enclosed envelope. If you have any
q estions please call. Thank you for your time.
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Scott Burns
B& K Marine Construction
PO Box 1417
Wrightsville Beach,N. C. 28480
Cell phone [phone]
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
JAN 2 4 2008

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT ADJACENT RIPARIAN
PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION/ WAIVER FORM
Name of Individual Applying For Permit: L7t}I/1l) 'WO 11141bVeY ROCiet./
Address of Property:
(Lot or Street #, Street or Road)
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(City and County) d-WY/
I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to the above referenced property. The
individual applying for this permit has described to me as shown on the attached drawing
the development they are proposing. A description or drawing, with dimensions, should
be provided with this letter.
I have no objections to this proposal.
TNITIRL
If you have objections to what is being proposed, please write the Division of Coastal
Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 or call 910-796-
7215 within ten days of receipt of this notice. No response is considered the same as
no objection if you have been notified by certified mail.
WAIVER SECTION
I understand that pier, dock, mooring pilings, breakwater, boat house, or boat lifts
must be set back a minimum distance of 15' from my riparian access— unless
waived by me. (If you wish to waive the set back, you must initial the appropriate
blank below.)
I do wish to waive the 15' set back requirement.
I do not wish to waive the 15' set back requirement.
RECEIVED
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT ADJACENT RIPARIAN
PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION! WAIVER FORM
Name of Individual Applying For Permit: bi41/17) *4'/D /✓fhv v Roc
Address of Property: _1 7 ( 7 g,o Ml/ e ROB
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I hereby certify that I own property adjacent to the above referenced property. The
individual applying for this permit has described to me as shown on the attached drawing
the development they are proposing. A description or drawing, with dimensions, should
be provided with this letter.
ex-4 I have no objections to this proposal.
If you have objections to what is being proposed, please write the Division of Coastal
Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 or call 910-796-
7215 within ten days of receipt of this notice. No response is considered the same as
no objection if you have been notified by certified mail.
WAIVER SECTION
1 understand that pier, dock, mooring pilings, breakwater, boat house, or boat lifts
must be set back a minimum distance of 15' from my riparian access—unless
waived by me. (If you wish to waive the set back, you must initial the appropriate
blank below.)
I do wish to waive the 15' set back requirement.
I do not wish to waive the 15' set back requirement.
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JOHN D. RUNKLE
ATTORNEY AT LAW '
POST OFFICE BOX 3793
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. 27515-3793
919-942.0600 (o&f)
[e-mail]
November 7, 2007
Robb Mairs
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Re: Bender v. DCM and Rouen, 07 EHR 0838
Dear Mr. Mairs:
Per our agreement at the mediation, David Rouen is abandoning the present General
Permit No. 47549 for his pier. Scott Burns, his contractor, will be applying for a new
general permit on the alignment we agreed upon at the mediation. When you and Scott
are at the site, please flag the finishing point on the river per the enclosed photo.
Thank you for your help in resolving this issue.
Sincerely,
iibevtt Atatz
John D. Runkle

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JOHN D. RUNKLE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 3793
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. 27515-3793
919-942-0600 (o&f)
[e-mail]
November 7, 2007
Michael Murchison
Murchison, Taylor & Gibson, PLLC
16 North Fifth Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28401
Amanda P. Little
Assistant Attorney General
NC Department of Justice
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
Re: Bender v. DCM and Rouen, 07 EHR 0838
Counsel:
Enclosed is a copy of Exhibit A, the aerial photo marked to show the alignment of the
agreed upon pier. None of the copy centers in town could make color copies as large
as the entire photo for less than $60 so I am providing a copy that represents all of the
points. It is the same size as the original with a scale of 1" equals 50'. I will keep the
original in my files if any of us need to look at it further.
I have sent the Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release to my client for his
and Nancy's signatures.
I am also enclosing a copy of the letter I am sending to Robb Mairs, DCM Field
Representative, abandoning the present General Permit No. 47549. Mr. Mairs and
Scott Burns, Dr. Rouen's contractor, have met or will soon meet to set out the alignment

I will be at a conference until Monday, November 12, and will check in after then to see
if everything is in order.
Sincerely,
John D. Runkle
cc. David Rouen
Bob O'Quinn
Robb Mairs

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State of North Carolina
Department of Justice
DY COOPER 400 Commerce Avenue meredith.alcoke@nc
.torney General Morehead City,NC 28557 Phone: (252)8
Fax: (252)2
August 27, 2007
Mr. Michael Murchison
Murchison,Taylor, and Gibson,PLLC
16 North Fifth Ave.
Wilmington,NC 28401
Re: Bender v. DENR/DCM&Rouen; 07 EHR 0838
Dear Mr. Murchison:
I hope this letter finds you well. Please find enclosed Respondent's responses to your first
set of discovery and supplement thereto.
I am also writing to address some additional issues regarding this case. You should have
received by now a Notice of Appearance by my colleague, Assistant Attorney General Amanda
Little. Ms.Little will act as co-counsel in this case until my maternity leave,at which time she will
become lead counsel and the case will be transferred to her. My leave could begin fairly soon, as
I only have a few weeks until my due date. I trust that you will enjoy working with Ms. Little, and
ask that you please include her in all future communications.
Next, I wanted to address the issue of the court-ordered mediation in this case. According
to Judge Mann's order dated May 24th, 2007, you were required to notify Judge Overby of the
selection of a mediator within twenty-one days of the order, or by June 14, 2007. I contacted you
and your colleague, Andy McVey, about this deadline and indicated my availability for the month
of August. I also consented to the mediators suggested by Mr. McVey.
T have heard nothing further regarding mediation and am concerned about the court's

Finally, since this is a single-issue case regarding pier length,I believe that the case should
be able to settle. The assistance of a mediator may be unnecessary. I hope that you are in contact
with Respondent-Intervenor's counsel, John Runkle, about this possibility. My client and I will
assist in any way possible toward that end.
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
41444- °#4.4c,
Merrie Jo . ke
Assistant A •rney General
Enclosure
cc: Amanda Little, Assistant Attorney General
John Runkle, Attorney at Law
J. Allen Jernigan, Special Deputy Attorney General (w/o attachments)
Ted Tyndall, DCM Assistant Director
Robb Mairs, DCM Field Representative✓

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE OFFICE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 07 EHR 0838
NEIL CARMICHAEL BENDER III and wife, )
BRIDGET BENDER, )
) RESPONDENT'S RESPONSE
Petitioners, ) TO PETITIONERS'
) FIRST REQUEST FOR
v. ) PRODUCTION OF
) DOCUMENTS
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT )
AND NATURAL RESOURCES, )
DIVISION OF COASTAL )
MANAGEMENT, )
)
Respondent, )
)
•
and )
)
DAVID ROUEN, )
)
Respondent-Intervenor. )
TO: PETITIONERS NEIL CARMICHAEL BENDER III and BRIDGET BENDER
In care of their counsel:
Mr. Michael Murchison
Murchison, Taylor, and Gibson, PLLC
16 North Fifth Ave.
Wilmington,NC 28401
NOW COMES Respondent North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources,Division of Coastal Management,by and through its counsel of record,pursuant to
71-1.,— '1L _-- 7A _CL1__ -T_11- _C _—_L__ a_

GENERAL OBJECTIONS
1. Respondent objects to the scope of these requests to the extent that they seek
information relating to: (1) information prepared or obtained in anticipation of litigation or for
trial; (2)information encompassed within the attorney-client and work product privileges; or(3)
any other information that is not properly discoverable under the Rules of Civil Procedure, State
statutes, or the common law.
2. Respondent further objects to these requests as unduly burdensome and
oppressive to the extent they seek information already in Petitioner's possession.
3. Respondent objects to any request that seeks information that is irrelevant and not
reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
• 4. Respondent assumes no duty to supplement its answers except to the extent
required by Rule 26(e) of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Respondent reserves the right to modify,
amend, or add to its responses or objections.
To the extent applicable, Respondent incorporates by reference all of these General
Objections into its Responses below.
RESPONSES TO PETITIONERS' FIRST REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
1. All documents associated with the application(s)by Rouen and/or his contractor
for the original permit to construct a pier on Rouen's property in New Hanover County,

(b) All permits;
(c) Correspondence, including emails; and
(e) All other documents reviewed or exchanged in conjunction with the
permit applications.
RESPONSE:
The documents responsive to this request are included in the permit file for CAMA
General Permit No. 22656-D issued to David Rouen on January 21, 2000. Respondent will
produce this file for inspection and copying at the Wilmington DCM Office upon reasonable
notice at a mutually agreeable time.
2. All documents associated with the applications by Rouen and/or his contractor for
a permit or permits to construct an extension of the pier at Rouen's property in New Hanover
County, including,but not limited to, the following:
(a) All permit applications;
(b) All permits;
(c) Correspondence, including emails; and
(e) All other documents reviewed or exchanged in conjunction with the
permit applications.
RESPONSE:
The documents responsive to this request are included in the permit files for CAMA

Petitioner requires the files again, Respondent will produce them for inspection and copying at
the Wilmington DCM Office upon reasonable notice at a mutually agreeable time.
3. All documents which relate to the Division of Coastal Management's
determination of the location of the normal high-water line in connection with the Rouen pier
extension permit(s), including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Any guidance or authorities relied upon in making the determination;
(b) All surveys, sketches, drawings, field notes and photographs; and
(c) All memoranda, letters or correspondence, including emails.
RESPONSE:
The documents responsive to this request are the field notes of DCM Field Representative
Robb Mairs,certain aerial photography, and CRC Rule 15A NCAC 7H .0106. Respondent will
produce these items for inspection and copying at the Wilmington DCM Office upon reasonable
notice at a mutually agreeable time.
4. All general pier permits issued by the Division of Coastal Management along the
east bank of the Cape Fear River in New Hanover County since January 1, 2000, and all
associated documents, including but not limited to, the following:
(a) Permits;
(b) Permit applications;

RESPONSE:
Respondent objects to this Request as overly broad,unduly burdensome, and outside the
scope of permissible discovery pursuant to N.C. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(1). Without waiving this or any
other objection, Respondent answers that the Division of Coastal Management issues over 1,000
general permits a year for piers and docks. The records for such permits are not categorized by
water body,but are primarily categorized by property owner. Respondent respectfully requests
that Petitioner narrow the scope of this Request, and Respondent will search its records and
produce any files that Petitioner specifically requests.

This the day of August, 2007.
ROY COOPER
Attorney General
Meredith Jo Alcoke
Assistant Attorney General
N.C. Department of Justice
Environmental Division
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
[phone] (ph)
[phone] (fax)
/16/4a144,7 4/1/k
Amanda P. Little
Assistant Attorney General
N.C. Department of Justice
Environmental Division
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City, NC 28557
[phone] (ph)
[phone] (fax)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that I have this day served a copy of the foregoing RESPONDENT'S
RESPONSE TO PETITIONERS'FIRST REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS on
upon counsel of record for all parties by depositing a copy in the United States Mail, first class
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Michael Murchison
Murchison, Taylor, and Gibson,PLLC
16 North Fifth Ave.
Wilmington,NC 28401
Mr. John D. Runkle
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 3793
Chapel Hil C 27515
This the, V day of j(1, ) , 2007.
i
ROY COOPER
Attorney General
ByLifikPal/CMeredith Jo Alcoke
Assistant Attorney

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE OFFICE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER 07 EHR 0838
NEIL CARMICHAEL BENDER III and wife, )
BRIDGET BENDER, )
) RESPONDENT'S RESPONSE TO
Petitioners, ) PETITIONERS' SUPPLEMENT
) TO PETITIONERS' FIRST
v. ) REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION
) OF DOCUMENTS
)
N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT )
AND NATURAL RESOURCES, )
DIVISION OF COASTAL )
MANAGEMENT, )
)
Respondent, )
)
and )
DAVID ROUEN, • )
)
Respondent-Intervenor. )
TO: PETITIONERS NEIL CARMICHAEL BENDER III and BRIDGET BENDER
In care of their counsel:
Mr. Michael Murchison
Murchison, Taylor, and Gibson,PLLC
16 North Fifth Ave.
Wilmington,NC 28401
NOW COMES Respondent North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
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GENERAL OBJECTIONS
1. Respondent objects to the scope of these requests to the extent that they seek
information relating to:(1)information prepared or obtained in anticipation of litigation or for trial;
(2)information encompassed within the attorney-client and work product privileges;or(3)any other
information that is not properly discoverable under the Rules of Civil Procedure, State statutes, or
the common law.
2. Respondent further objects to these requests as unduly burdensome and oppressive
to the extent they seek information already in Petitioner's possession.
3. Respondent objects to any request that seeks information that is irrelevant and not
reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.
4. Respondent assumes no duty to supplement its answers except to the extent required
by Rule 26(e)of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Respondent reserves the right to modify,amend,or
add to its responses or objections.
To the extent applicable, Respondent incorporates by reference all of these General
Objections into its Responses below.
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENT TO PETITIONERS' FIRST REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
1. All permits that make use of the vegetation specified in 15A NCAC 7H.0205(a)(1)-
(10) to determine the normal high water line and all associated documents in the permit file.

scope of permissible discovery pursuant to N.C. R. Civ. P. 26(b)(1). Without waiving this or any
other objection,Respondent answers that coastal wetland vegetation is used in almost every type of
CAMA permit decision including,but not limited to, permits for single family residences, docks,
piers,bulkheads, boat ramps, marinas, etc. It is not possible to produce almost 30 years of permit
files for twenty coast.'counties as requested herein.
L1
This the mil, day of August, 2007.
ROY COOPER
Attorney General
16.1.404;(44
Meredith Jo Alcoke
Assistant Attorney General
N.C. Department of Justice
Environmental Division
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City,NC 28557
[phone] (ph)
[phone] (fax) 1 1
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Amanda P. Little
Assistant Attorney General
N.C. Department of Justice
Environmental Division
P.O. Box 769
Morehead City,NC 28557
MC7\ 114 '71111

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that I have this day served a copy of the foregoing RESPONDENT'S
RESPONSE TO SUPPLEMENT TO PETITIONERS'FIRST REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF
DOCUMENTS on upon counsel of record for all parties by depositing a copy in the United States
Mail, first class postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Michael Murchison
Murchison, Taylor, and Gibson,PLLC
16 North Fifth Ave.
Wilmington,NC 28401
Mr. John D. Runkle
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 3793
Chapel Hi NC 27515
t.,
This th-/ O day of AG ALP , 2007.
ROY COOPER
Attorney General
By
Meredit Jo Alcoke
Assistant Attorney General

TION=> C NEXT PERMIT=> GENERAL PERMIT ENTRY/UPDATE
CT NO: GPD22678 DISTRICT: I COUNTY: NEW HANOVI
)ESIG: ES APP FEE : 50 . 00 REGIONAL REP : BROOKS
?LICANT NAME : ROUEN, DAVID **
DING ADDRESS : 8924 SHIPWATCH DR
CITY: WILMINGTON STATE : NC ZIP : 28412
LOCATION: #1 THE ISLE WATER BODY: CAPE FEAR R]
,ION ADDRESS : OFF RIVER ROAD (WHEN DIFFERENT FROM MAII
CITY: WILMINGTON STATE : NC ZIP : 28412
JREA: 0 . 01 PROJECT DESC : P-11 STATE PLANE COORD X : Y:
BH 488 0 00 0
HG 488
ACTION EXPIRATION
DREDGE AND FILL : 07 20 99 10 20 99
CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT: 07 20 99 10 20 99
YGE : ENTER DATA YOU WISH TO CHANGE
)F1=HELP PF2=MAIN MENU PF3=PERMIT MENU PF4= PREVIOUS SCREEN PFS=ADD

:TION=> C NEXT PERMIT=> GENERAL PERMIT ENTRY/UPDATE
:T NO: GPD22656 DISTRICT: I COUNTY: NEW HANOVI
)ESIG: PT ES EW APP FEE : 50 . 00 REGIONAL REP : BROOKS
'LICANT NAME : ROUEN, DAVE **
DING ADDRESS : 1 THE ISLE
CITY: WILMINGTON STATE : NC ZIP : 28412
LOCATION: SAME WATER BODY: CAPE FEAR R7
'ION ADDRESS : (WHEN DIFFERENT FROM MAII
CITY: WILMINGTON STATE : NC ZIP :
AREA: 0 . 01 PROJECT DESC: P-12 STATE PLANE COORD X: Y:
PR 200 6 00 0
OW 1200
ACTION EXPIRATION
DREDGE AND FILL : 01 21 00 04 21 00
CAMA MAJOR DEVELOPMENT: 01 21 00 04 21 00
LGE : ENTER DATA YOU WISH TO CHANGE
'F1=HELP PF2=MAIN MENU PF3=PERMIT MENU PF4= PREVIOUS SCREEN PF5=ADD

STATEMENT SUPPORTING DETERMINATION TO GRANT A HEARING
The following statement is being submitted in support of Mr. and Mrs. Neil
Carmichael Bender, II's request for a third party hearing on the issuance of a CAMA general pier
permit to David Rouen on March 21, 2007. A copy of the permit is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Background
Neil Carmichael Bender, II and his wife, Bridget Bender, own property at 119
Island Bridge Way, Wilmington, North Carolina. This property abuts and is located immediately
north of property which is owned by David Rouen. Both properties overlook the Cape Fear
River. A small creek that extends from the Cape Fear River separates the two properties.
In the fall of 2005, David Rouen made application for a CAMA general permit
which would allow him to extend an existing pier. The old existing pier extended from the
bulkhead surrounding Rouen's house westward to the edge of a tributary of the Cape Fear River.
A copy of aerial photographs depicting this pier and its relationship to Rouen's house and
bulkhead are attached as Exhibit B.
Prior to issuance of the permit, Mr. and Mrs. Bender raised concerns both orally
and in writing with the appropriate permit official of the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management ("DCM"). Their written
objections were dated February 24, 2006.
On March 22, 2006, Rouen was granted a permit (Permit No. 461) to extend the
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The Benders only learned of the existence of the new permit as a result of
discussions with the Assistant Attorney General concerning the Benders' proposed motion to
stay the operation of the original permit pending completion of the judicial review process.
Because of the absence of the required notice, the Benders are entitled to submit a request for a
third-party hearing at this time.
The following factors are cited in support of the Benders' request for a third-party
hearing on the March 21, 2007 permit.
A. The decision is contrary to a statute or rule for the following reasons [N.C.Gen.
Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(1)]:
1. The general pier permit regulations provide at 15A NCAC 7H.1205(a) that
piers may not extend more than 400 feet westward from the normal high water line. The DCM
staff placed the normal high line 130 feet waterward of the existing bulkhead of David Rouen.
Mr. and Mrs. Bender contend that the normal high water line is, in fact, eastward of this point
and that, as a result, the pier length does not satisfy the 400 foot requirement. In the prior
proceeding, the DCM staff acknowledged that the marsh adjacent to Rouen's bulkhead is
characterized primarily by high marsh and non-coastal wetland species which transition into a
large strand of Black Needlerush which then transitions into Cord Grass. The DCM staff used
Cord Grass as the vegetative indicator of the normal high-water line. 15A NCAC 711.0106(1)
defines `Normal High Water" as the "ordinary extent of high tide based on site conditions such
as the presence and location of vegetation, which has its distribution influenced by tidal action,

appeal, the DCM staff took the position that Rouen's permit did not accommodate any such slips
whatsoever. It appears, however, that the end of the old pier will still potentially accommodate
docking space for boats and that the end of the new extended pier will potentially accommodate
boats as well. If, in fact, the permit does not allow any such docking space, this objection is
withdrawn.
4. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 7H.1204(d) that the
proposed activity not unnecessarily endanger adjoining properties or significantly affect scenic
values. The current proposed pier is directly in front of the Benders' primary view of the river
and, therefore, does significantly affect scenic values. The Benders object to the proposed
location of the pier because it totally obstructs and impairs their scenic values.
5. The Benders in their past challenge to the old permit had the following
objections. They now acknowledge those objections to have been satisfied by DCM and CRC's
construction of the pier permit limitations. Those are as follows:
a. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 7H.1204(c)
that the proposed pier not create an unreasonable interference with navigation or use of public
waters. The Benders previously objected that the pier location appeared to create a potential
obstruction to the small tributary on which the current pier lies. CRC and DCM responded that
the pier, as permitted, terminates at the marsh's edge and does not extend into the creek itself or
have any boat slips. With this clarification, the Benders agree that there is no potential
obstruction to the small tributary. If, however, Rouen seeks to park a boat at the end of the pier

respect to the square footage of the "T" structures on Rouen's piers, evidence with respect to the
loss of scenic value, and other relevant evidence.

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work. DCM's method of staking the normal high water line by use of natural indicators was
upheld by the Court of Appeals in Webb N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources, 102 N.C. App 767, 404 S.E.2d 167 (1991). Petitioners' statement that they have
"observed normal the high water line" in a different location, without additional evidence, is
insufficient evidence to show that the issue is not frivolous and is likewise insufficient to suspend
Mr. Rouen's permit and require Mr. Rouen to delay construction of his pier while the issue is
litigated.
2. Number of Slips
Rule 7H .1204(a) limits this general permit to only two slips. Petitioners argue that "it
appears . . . that the proposed pier could accommodate more than two boats and several jet skis
and, therefore, the permit application should be reviewed through the major permitting process."
This argument is simply speculative. The permit applicant has proposed no slips. Nor has the
applicant proposed any platform or boat lifts. If the permitted pier were ever used in the future
for in excess of two slips, DCM would handle that through its enforcement procedures. Mere
speculation that an access pier may be used improperly is insufficient to raise a valid question for
litigation in a contested case proceeding.
3. 200-foot limitation beyond marsh edge
Petitioners next contend that Rule 7H .1205(c) provides that "piers longer than 200 feet
are permitted only if the proposed pier length gives access to deeper water at the rate of at least
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5. View
Petitioners contend that 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) requires that the proposed development
not affect scenic values and that the proposed pier"obstructs their scenic values."
Rule 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) is one of the "General Conditions"regarding the
applicability of the general permit. It provides that "This permit will not be applicable to
proposed construction where the Department believes that the proposed activity might . . .
significantly affect historic,cultural, scenic, conservation or recreation values, identified in G.S.
113A-102 and G.S. 113A-113(b)(4), nor that might significantly affect the quality of the human
environment."(emphasis added) G.S. 113A-113(b)(4) refers to:
(4) Fragile or historic areas, and other areas containing environmental or natural
resources of more than local significance, where uncontrolled or incompatible
development could result in major or irreversible damage to important historic,
cultural, scientific or scenic values or natural systems, which may include:
a. Existing national or State parks or forests, wilderness areas, the
State Nature and Historic Preserve, or public recreation areas;
existing sites that have been acquired for any of the same, as
identified by the Secretary; and proposed sites for any of the same,
as identified by the Secretary, provided that the proposed site has
been formally designated for acquisition by the governmental
agency having jurisdiction;
b. Present sections of the natural and scenic rivers system;
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c. Stream segments that have been classified for scientific or
research uses by the Environmental Management Commission, or
that are proposed to be so classified in a proceeding that is pending
before said Environmental Management Commission pursuant to
G.S. 143-214.1 at the time of the designation of the area of

In recent years the coastal area has been subjected to increasing pressures which
are the result of the often-conflicting needs of a society expanding in industrial
development, in population, and in the recreational aspirations of its citizens.
Unless these pressures are controlled by coordinated management, the very
features of the coast which make it economically, esthetically, and ecologically
rich will be destroyed. The General Assembly therefore finds that an immediate
and pressing need exists to establish a comprehensive plan for the protection,
preservation, orderly development, and management of the coastal area of North
Carolina.
In the implementation of the coastal area management plan, the public's
opportunity to enjoy the physical, esthetic, cultural, and recreational qualities of
the natural shorelines of the State shall be preserved to the greatest extent feasible;
water resources shall be managed in order to preserve and enhance water quality
and to provide optimum utilization of water resources; land resources shall be
managed in order to guide growth and development and to minimize damage to
the natural environment; and private property rights shall be preserved in accord
with the Constitution of this State and of the United States.
The Department's responsibility under this statute (and N.C.G.S. § 113A-1 13(b)(4)) is to
the public as a whole. Furthermore, this statute also directs the Department to preserve private
property rights, such as the permittee's right to construct a pier on his property if it complies with
all applicable rules.
Clearly l5A NCAC 7H .1204(d) does not require the Department to judge the aesthetic
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values of development prior to issuing a CAMA permit; nor does it require DCM to take into
account the "view" of surrounding property owners' when issuing a permit, and further to require
denial if the agency believes a view will be impacted. If that were the case, no permits could be
issued because all water-dependent structures over the water affect view.
This issue is frivolous.

V. CONCLUSION
For the reasons stated herein, Petitioners' Third Party Hearing Request is DENIED.
This the 24'h day of April, 2006.
Courtney T. Hac ley, Chairman
N.C. Coastal Resources Commission

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MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC I
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
WALLACE C.MURCHISON,Retired 16 NORTH FIFTH AVENUE
JOSEPH O. TAYLOR,JR. WILMINGTON,NC 28401
FRANK B. GIBSON,JR.
MICHAEL MURCHISON TELEPHONE[phone]
W. BERRY TRICE MAIN FAX[phone]
G. S T E P H E N D I A B REAL ESTATE FAX[phone]
JAMES W. LATSHAW
ANDREW K. McVEY
FRANCES Y. TRASK April 17, 2007
FAISON GIBSON SUTTON
MARK A.ALLEBACH
PETER A. BYNUM, Of Counsel
CHRISTOPHER J.LEONARD,Of Counsel
Director
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Attorney General's Office
Environmental Division
9001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed is a third party hearing request challenging the issuance of a general pier
permit to David Rouen on March 21, 2007. I have been in communication with Meredith Jo
Alcoke concerning this request and I have supplied her with a copy.
Sincerely,
MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC
Michael Murchison
MM/jrnb
Enclosures

development when the development is within or touches
upon an area subject to the public trust.)
(3) Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the request for
the hearing is not frivolous [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(3)).
(Please summarize the evidence or arguments you will present at a
hearing in support of your appeal.)
Based on the attached responses to the above factors, the undersigned hereby requests a third
party hearing.
April 17, 2007 , `
Date Signature of 1 &r Attorney
Michael Murchison
Name of Pretirff6ifeR5FAttorney
16 North Fifth Avenue
Address
Wilmington NC 28401
City State Zip
( 910 ) 763-2426
Telephone Number
NOTES: This request must be served on the Director, Division of Coastal Management, at
the address shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form, within twenty(20)
days of the disputed permit decision. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b). Failure to
do so constitutes waiver of the right to request a hearing. A copy should also be
sent to the Attorney General's Office, Environmental Division, at the addresses
shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form.
Approval of a Third Party Hearing Request allows a petitioner to file a contested
case petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within twenty (20) days
of receipt of the Chairman's Order. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b).
Denial of a Third Party Hearing Request is a final agency decision which may be

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Reply To:
State of North Carolina Meredith Jo Alcoke
Assistant Attorney General
Department of Justice 400 Commerce Avenue
3Y COOPER PO BOX 629 Morehead City,NC 28557
Wvt Y GENERAL 252-808-2808(ph)
Raleigh, North Carolina' 252-247-3330(fax)
27602
--BY FED EX TO CHAIRMAN--
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. Courtney Hackney, Chairman, CRC
CC: Petitioner by attorney Michael Murchison
David Rouen, Permittee
Charles S. Jones, Director, DCM Morehead City
Ted Tyndall, an %irector, DCM Morehead City
Jim Gregso •obb Mair , DCM Wilmington
Jill Hickey, Spec 'emit Attorney General
FROM: Meredith Jo Alcoke
Assistant Attorney G ner I
RE: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Third Party Hearing Request by Bender
DATE: May 2, 2007
Please find enclosed the Staff Recommendation for the above-referenced hearing
request. The Chairman's decision is due by Thursday, May 3, 2007.

The CRC has delegated the authority to its Chairman to determine whether a third party
request for a hearing should be granted or denied. Rule 15A NCAC 7J .0301(b). A third party
whose hearing request is granted may file a contested case hearing petition with the Office of
Administrative Hearings. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b). A third party whose hearing request is
denied may seek judicial review. Id.
II. FACTS
A. The permittee is David Rouen, a riparian property owner on the Cape Fear River. His
property is located at 1 The Isle off River Road in Wilmington. The site is approximately
2.4 miles south of the intersection of River Road and Saunders Road.
B. Rouen owns approximately 800 linear feet of shoreline.
C. There is a creek approximately 20 to 30 feet wide that extends from the Cape Fear River
and cuts up into the marsh toward the high ground. According to the New Hanover
County tax records, Rouen's parcel extends to both sides of that creek.
D. Petitioners own property at 119 Island Bridge Way. Petitioners' property is located
north/northwest of Rouen's property on the other side of the creek.
E. As outlined below, Rouen has applied for and received four CAMA general permits to
extend his pier. Such permits are valid for 90 days. 15A NCAC 7H .1212(d). There are
no provisions for renewal of a general permit and when one expires, and an applicant
must obtain a new permit. As shown on the face of the permits, each permit authorized

J. There is not a clearly discernible "channel" in the creek nor are there any channel
markers. Where the pier terminates, the creek is approximately 30 feet wide.
K. The applicant did not request and the permit does not authorize any platform area or slips
L. DCM determined that the Petitioners are not the adjacent riparian property owners.
Following the edge of Rouen's property around to the north, the next adjacent riparian
property owner is Nathan Sanders. Sanders was provided notice and stated that he had no
objections to the permit. Even though it was ultimately determined that Sanders was the
adjacent riparian property owner to the north, specific notice of the proposed pier was still
provided to Petitioners, who objected to the pier and provided comments at least twice to
the Division of Coastal Management's Wilmington office through their attorney.
M. To the south, the next adjacent riparian property owner is Ruth Phillips. Phillips stated
that she had no objections to the permit.
N. The Division of Coastal Management(DCM) determined that the proposed structure met
all of the pertinent state guidelines and could be approved under the General Permit
provisions of 15A NCAC 7H .1200. The permit was issued March 22, 2006.
O. On April 7, 2006, Petitioners filed a third party hearing request to challenge the permit.
See Exhibit 5.
P. In an Order dated April 24, 2006, the Chairman denied Petitioners' request for a third
party hearing. See Exhibit 6.

photographs, Rouen has not yet completed the "dog-leg" at the end of structure that will
lead to the creek's edge.
X. Consistent with DCM's procedures for handling the general permit reissues within one
year, Petitioners were not notified of the proposed work pursuant to 15A NCAC 7H .1202
for any of the permits issued after the first one. Rule 15A NCAC 7H .1202(a) requires
notice to "adjacent riparian property owners." Petitioners allege that their property "abuts
and is located immediately north" of the Rouen property. As stated above, DCM
determined based on New Hanover County tax records that Petitioners were not "adjacent
riparian property owners." Yet, when issuing the first permit, DCM did notify
Petitioners.
Y. Petitioners filed this third party hearing request on April 18, 2007, challenging the March
21, 2007 General Permit No. 47549. Petitioners' hearing request materials have been
previously sent to the Chairman and are also attached hereto as Exhibit 9.
Z. On April 23, 2007, Rouen submitted comments for the Chairman's consideration. They
are attached hereto as Exhibit 10.
III. DCM'S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Has the Petitioner Alleged that the Decision is Contrary to a Statute or Rule'?
Yes. In order to prevail in a third party hearing request, a petitioner must first allege
that the agency made a decision that is contrary to statute or rule. N.C.G.S. § 1 13A-121.1(b)(1).

C. Has the Petitioner Demonstrated that the Hearing Request is not Frivolous?
No. Petitioners have not demonstrated that the hearing request is not frivolous as
required by N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3). Petitioners raise three of the same issues raised in the
first petition, and have added a fourth argument not included in the first petition. Petitioners'
contentions are addressed below in the sequence they were presented in Petitioners' hearing
request materials.
1. Pier Length
Petitioners contend that the pier violates the 400-foot limitation on pier length because of
their assertion that the normal high water line is actually located eastward (or landward) of the
point where DCM staked it. The CRC's rule provides in 15A NCAC 7H .1205(a) that the 400-
foot limitation is calculated from the normal high water line. "Normal High Water" is defined in
the CRC's rules as is"the ordinary extent of high tide based on site conditions such as presence
and location of vegetation, which has its distribution influenced by tidal action, and the location
of the apparent high tide line." 15A NCAC 7H .0106(1).
Petitioners assert that DCM erred in using Cord Grass (Spartina alterniflora) as the
vegetative indicator of the normal high water line. Petitioner contends that because Black
Needlerush (Juncus roenierianus) is identified in the CRC's rules as a coastal wetland species
and is located closer to Rouen's bulkhead than the Spartina alterniflora, the agency should have
"at a minimum, used Black Needlerush as the vegetative indicator of the normal high water line."

2. 400-square foot Limit on Platform
Petitioners next argue that the Rouen pier has two "T's"or"finger piers"which
collectively exceed the 400 square foot threshold allowed under the general permit provisions.
15A NCAC 7H .1205(g). This assertion is unsupported by the description of the permitted
development on the face of the permit (only development authorized is a 388-foot pier measuring
6 feet in width); it is unsupported by the sketch of the proposed development on the face of the
permit (no T's or fingers are depicted); and it is unsupported by the aerial photos submitted by
Petitioners in their hearing request(Exhibit 9), and additional aerials attached hereto as Exhibits
7-8.
Petitioners have not alleged by what amount or by what dimensions the so-called T's
exceed 400 square feet of platform. The portions of the existing and proposed pier Petitioners
allege are T's or finger piers are not in fact T's or finger piers because they do not extend from
the main structure, as required by the rule. They are instead apart of the main structure, the
access pier. In particular, the alleged"T" at the end of the pier is simply part of the 6-foot wide
main access pier where it takes a 90 degree turn, or dog-leg, toward the water. Even assuming
arguendo that these portions of the pier are T's, the total length of both T's would have to be at
least 66.7 feet(66.7 times 6=400.2) in order to violate 15A NCAC 7H .1205(g). Clearly, this is
not the case. This argument is wholly unsupported by the record and Petitioners have failed to
demonstrate that it is not frivolous.

arguments presented herein that would warrant a different result. Petitioners have not raised any
issues that merit a contested case hearing. Petitioners have not demonstrated that the hearing
request is not frivolous as required byN.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3).
IV. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Staff maintains that Petitioners have not met the criteria justifying a
contested case hearing. For the reasons stated herein, the Division of Coastal Management,
through its undersigned attorney, recommends that the Petitioners' Third Party Hearing Request
be DENIED by the Chairman.
This the d day of May, 2007.
FOR THE DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT
///ez 7A
Meredith Jo Alc k
Assistant Attorney General
State Bar No. 24090
Environmental Division
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808 (ph)
252-247-4300 (fax)

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EXHIBIT PSCZ
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DCM FORM 5 ��
Mareha�,
PETITIONER'S NAME Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carmichael THIRD PARTY HE�tu-ry lty
Bender, II REQUEST ON
COUNTY New Hanover CAMA PERMIT DECISION
FILE NUMBER
(Petitioner leave this line blank)
•
•
PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the undersigned, a person affected by the decision of(check one):
a Local Permit Officer acting on a CAMA Minor Development Permit
application; or
the Division of Coastal Management, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, acting on a CAMA Major Development Permit
application or CAMA General Permit application
hereby requests permission from the Coastal Resources Commission to file an appeal pursuant to
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1 13A-121.1(b) and N.C. Admin. Code tit. 15A, r. 7J.0300 (Please attach a
copy of the permit application decision. If you cannot obtain a copy of the permit application
decision, please provide the name of the permittee, the project location and the permit number.)
Requests are reviewed by the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission to determine
whether a hearing should be granted. The determination of whether to grant a hearing is in the
sole discretion of the Chairman. N.C. Admin. Code tit. 15A, r. 7J.0301(b).
For this application to be complete, the Petitioner must address each factor listed below on a
separate sheet of paper. You must address these factors before your request will be reviewed.
The Chairman's decision to grant a hearing will be based on whether the Petitioner:
(1) Has alleged that the decision is contrary to a statute or rule [N.C. Gen. Stat. §
113A-121.1(b)(1)];
(Please cite the statute or regulation allegedly violated by the permit decision.)
(2) Is directly affected by the decision [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(2)]; and
(Please describe how you are directly affected by the permit decision.
Persons directly affected by a decision include, but are not limited to:
(a) any owner of real property in the vicinity of the property to
be developed who can show that the proposed development
is 1,Jio/v 1n la...n i. ....r...:J:,......• ,..J..,,....,. ,.!!..• ,..� ♦L.. .....1....

development when the development is within or touches
upon an area subject to the public trust.)
(3) Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the request for
the hearing is not frivolous [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(3)].
(Please summarize the evidence or arguments you will present at a
.hearing in support of your appeal.)
Based on the attached responses to the above factors, the undersigned hereby requests a third
party hearing.
April 6. , 2006
Date Signature of Petitioner or Attorney
Michael Murchison, Attorney
Murchison, Taylor & gibson, PLLC
Name of Petitioner or Attorney
•
16 North Fifth Avenue
Address
Wilmington NC 28401
City State Zip
( 910 ) 763 2426
Telephone Number
NOTES: This request must be served on the Director, Division of Coastal Management, at
the address shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form, within twenty(20)
days of the disputed permit decision. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b). Failure to
do so constitutes waiver of the right to request a hearing. A copy should also be
sent to the Attorney General's Office, Environmental Division, at the addresses
shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form.
Approval of a Third Party Hearing Request allows a petitioner to file a contested
case petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within twenty (20) days
of receipt of the Chairman's Order. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b).
Denial of a Third Party Hearing Request is a final agency decision which may be
appealed to the Superior Court in the county where the property is located under.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and Chapter 150B, Article 4.

FACTORS SUPPORTING DETERMINATION TO GRANT A HEARING
The following factors are cited in support of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carmichael
Bender, II's request for a third party hearing on the CAMA permit decision.
A. The decision is contrary to a statute or rule for the following reasons [N.C.Gen. Stat. §
113A-121.1(b)(1)]:
1. The general pier permit regulations provide at 15A NCAC 7H.1205(a) that
piers may not extend more than 400 feet westward from the normal high water line. The DCM
staff placed the normal high line 130 feet waterward of the existing bulkhead of the applicant,
David Rouen. Petitioners contend that the normal high water line is, in fact, eastward of this
point and that, as a result, the pier length does not satisfy the 400 foot requirement. Petitioners
have observed the normal high water line to be closer to the existing bulkhead.
2. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 7H.1204(a) that any
pier designed to provide docking space for more than two boats be reviewed through the major
permitting process and is not authorized by the general permit. It appears from the sketch
provided by the applicant in support of the permit application that the proposed pier could
accommodate more than two boats and several jet skis and, therefore, the permit application
should be reviewed through the major permitting process.
3. The general permit regulations provide at 15A NCAC 7H. 1205(c) that
piers longer than 200 feet are permitted only if the proposed length gives access to deeper water
at the rate of at least one foot for each 100 foot increment of pier length longer than 200 feet.
Neither the permit application nor the permit show that this condition is satisfied because no
water depths are shown.
4. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 7H.1204(c) that the
proposed pier not create an unreasonable interference with navigation or use of public waters.
The pier location appears to create a potential obstruction to the small tributary on which the
current pier lies. Greater clarification is needed as to the degree to which the proposed pier T-
head blocks this tributary.
5. The general permit regulations require at l5A NCAC 7H.1204(d) that the
proposed activity not unnecessarily endanger adjoining properties or significantly affect scenic
values. The current proposed pier is directly in front of the Benders' primary view of the river
and, therefore, does significantly affect scenic values. The Benders object to the proposed
location of the pier because it totally obstructs and impairs their scenic values.

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cc: Meredith Alcoke
Stephanie Bodine
Courtney Hackney, Chairman

3. Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the
hearing request is not frivolous.
The CRC has delegated the authority to its Chainnan to determine whether a third party
request for a hearing should be granted or denied. Rule 15A NCAC 7J .0301(b). A third party
whose hearing request is granted may file a contested case hearing petition with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, and the permit remains suspended pursuant to N.C.G.S.5113A-121.1
(b) and (c). A third party whose hearing request is denied may seek judicial review. Td. If the
third party's hearing request is denied, the permittee's permit is reinstated by operation of law
pursuant to N.C.G.S. §113A-121.1(c).
III. FACTS
A. The permittee is David Rouen, a riparian property owner on the Cape Fear River. His
property is located at.1 The Isle off River Road in Wilmington. The site is approximately
2.4 miles south of the intersection of River Road and Saunders Road.
B. Dr. Rouen owns approximately S00 linear feet of shoreline.
C. There is a creek approximately 20 to 30 feet wide that extends from the Cape Fear River
and cuts up into the marsh toward the high ground. According to the New Hanover
County tax records, Dr. Rouen's parcel extends to both sides of that creek.
D. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carmichael Bender II, Petitioners, own property at 119 Island Bridge
Way. Petitioners' property is located north/northwest of Dr. Rouen's property on the

I. There is not a clearly discernible "channel" in the creek; nor are there any channel
markers. Where the pier terminates, the creek is approximately 30 feet wide.
1. The applicant did not request and the permit does not authorize any platform area or slips.
K. DCM determined that the Petitioners are not the adjacent riparian property owners.
Following the edge of Dr. Rouen's property around to the north, the next adjacent riparian
property owner is Nathan Sanders. Mr. Sanders was provided notice and stated that he
had no objections to the permit. Even though it was ultimately determined that Mr.
Sanders was the adjacent riparian property owner to the north, specific notice of the
proposed pier was still provided to Petitioners, who objected to the pier and provided
comments at least twice to the Division of Coastal Management's Wilmington office
through their attorney.
L. To the south, the next adjacent riparian property owner is Ruth Phillips. Ms. Phillips
stated that she had no objections to the permit.
M. The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) determined that the proposed structure met
all of the pertinent state guidelines and could be approved under the General Permit
provisions of 15A NCAC 7H .1200. The permit was issued March 22, 2006.
N. On April 7, 2006, Petitioners filed a third party hearing request to challenge the permit.
Petitioners' third party hearing request materials were previously mailed to the Chairman
under cover memo dated April 7, 2006, and are incorporated herein by reference.

pgcsavED
J MAY 4 2007
State of North Carolina MOINAWACI City DOM
Department of Justice Jill B.Hickey
t'Y COOPER Environmental Division
oRNEY r,ENERAl. PO Box 629 9001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh,NC 27699-9001
27602 Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
May 3, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Michael Murchison
Murchison, Taylor& Gibson, PLLC
16 North Fifth Avenue
Wilmington,North Carolina 28401
Re: Final Decision granting Third Party Hearing Request by Neil C. Bender, II
and wife, Bridget Bender
Dear Mr. Murchison:
The Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission has decided to grant the request for
a third party hearing. Attached is a copy of the decision granting the petitioners' request.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b), you must file a petition for a contested case hearing
conforming to the requirements of N.C.G.S. § 150B-23 within twenty days after the date of the
Commission's decision. Your petition must be filed with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
A copy of the petition must be served on:
Mary Penny Thompson, General Counsel
Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
1601 Mail Service Center
i.T 7'74nn 1 Km

May 3,2007
Page 2
above address so that I may forward it to the attorney who will be involved in the contested case
proceeding.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(c), the permit you seek to challenge will remain
suspended until the Commission makes a final decision in the contested case proceeding that you
file with the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Very truly yours,
•
it . Hickey
Special Deputy Attorney General
cc: Meredith Jo Alcoke
Angela Willis
Courtney Hackney, Chairman

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE CHAIRMAN
COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER CMT-07-19
IN THE MATTER OF THE )
THIRD PARTY HEARING )
REQUEST BY NEIL C. ) FINAL DECISION
BENDER, II and wife,
BRIDGET BENDER )
I. PERMIT & REQUEST
Petitioners Neil C. Bender, II and his wife, Bridgett Bender request permission to file a
petition for contested case hearing as third parties pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b).
Petitioners seek to challenge CAMA General Permit No. 47549 issued to David Rouen
authorizing extension of an existing pier 350 feet across marsh, terminating in a small creek
adjacent to the Cape Fear River in Wilmington,North Carolina.
II. STANDARD OF REVIEW
Under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA), a third party may file a contested case
hearing petition to challenge the issuance or denial of a CAMA permit to someone else only if
the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) first determines that a contested case hearing is
appropriate. Section 113A-121.1(b) of the North Carolina General Statutes provides that the
determination as to whether a hearing is appropriate should be based upon a consideration of
whether the petitioner:
1. Has alleged that the decision is contrary to a statute or rule;

3. Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the
hearing request is not frivolous.
The CRC has delegated the authority to its Chairman to determine whether a third party
request for a hearing should be granted or denied. Rule 15A NCAC 7J .0301(b). A third party
whose hearing request is granted may file a contested case hearing petition with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, and the permit remains suspended pursuant to N.C.G.S.§113A-121.1
(b) and(c). A third party whose hearing request is denied may seek judicial review. Id. If the
third party's hearing request is denied, the permittee's permit is reinstated by operation of law
pursuant to N.C.G.S. §113A-121.1(c).
III. FACTS
A. The permittee is David Rouen, a riparian property owner on the Cape Fear River. His
property is located at 1 The Isle off River Road in Wilmington. The site is approximately
2.4 miles south of the intersection of River Road and Saunders Road.
B. Rouen owns approximately 800 linear feet of shoreline.
C. There is a creek approximately 20 to 30 feet wide that extends from the Cape Fear River
and cuts up into the marsh toward the high ground. According to the New Hanover
County tax records, Rouen's parcel extends to both sides of that creek.
D. Petitioners own property at 119 Island Bridge Way. Petitioners' property is located
north/northwest of Rouen's property on the other side of the creek.
E. As outlined below, Rouen has applied for and received four CAMA general permits to

no provisions for renewal of a general permit and when one expires, and an applicant
must obtain a new permit. As shown on the face of the permits, each permit authorized
the exact same development. See Exhibits 1 through 4.
F. Rouen applied for and received CAMA General Permit No. 44083 on March 22, 2006,
authorizing him to extend an existing pier 350 feet out from normal high water. See
Exhibit 1. The permittee already has an existing 6-foot wide walkway and pier extending
out from a bulkhead. As shown on the face of the General Permit, the normal high water
line at this location is located approximately 130 feet waterward of the bulkhead.
Rouen's proposed pier will turn toward the west at the normal high water mark and
extend a total of 388 feet beyond that point.
G. The proposed pier terminates at the edge of the coastal marsh near the creek's intersection
with the Cape Fear River, but still within the creek itself.
H. The property in question has approximately 1.6 acres of high ground and is essentially
surrounded by a large area of coastal marsh. The marsh adjacent to the bulkhead is
characterized primarily by high marsh and some non-coastal wetlands species (Section
404 wetlands). It then transitions into a large stand of Black Needlerush(Juncus
roemerianus), which then transitions into Cord Grass (Spartina alterniflora), the
vegetative indicator of the normal high water line.
There is a relic system of mosquito ditches within this area of marsh clearly visible from
aerial photos and which are depicted in the sketch on the General Permit. Two of those

the ditches do not lead to any navigable waters, the General Permit requires Rouen to
bridge any portions of the pier over these ditches at least 6 feet above normal high \\ater
in order to protect navigation.
J. There is not a clearly discernible "channel" in the creek nor are there any channel
markers. Where the pier terminates, the creek is approximately 30 feet wide.
K. The applicant did not request and the permit does not authorize any platform area or slips.
L. DCM determined that the Petitioners are not the adjacent riparian property owners.
Following the edge of Rouen's property around to the north, the next adjacent riparian
property owner is Nathan Sanders. Sanders was provided notice and stated that he had no
objections to the permit. Even though it was ultimately determined that Sanders was the
adjacent riparian property owner to the north, specific notice of the proposed pier was still
provided to Petitioners, who objected to the pier and provided comments at least twice to
the Division of Coastal Management's Wilmington office through their attorney.
M. To the south, the next adjacent riparian property owner is Ruth Phillips. Phillips stated
that she had no objections to the permit.
N. The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) determined that the proposed structure met
all of the pertinent state guidelines and could be approved under the General Permit
provisions of 15A NCAC 7H .1200. The permit was issued March 22, 2006.
O. On April 7, 2006, Petitioners filed a third party hearing request to challenge the permit.
See Exhibit 5.

P. In an Order dated April 24, 2006, the Chairman denied Petitioners' request for a third
party hearing. See Exhibit 6.
Q. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 113A-121.1(c), upon the Chairman's determination that Petitioners
could not commence a contested case, the permit was no longer suspended by operation
of law.
R. On May 24, 2006, Petitioners filed a petition for judicial review in New Hanover County
Superior Court challenging the CRC's decision to deny the third party hearing request.
Petitioners did not seek a stay of the permit under the Administrative Procedures Act
N.C.G.S. 150B-48. The matter is still pending in superior court.
S. The permit first challenged by Petitioners (No. 44083) expired on June 22, 2006. Upon
information and belief, the judicial review petition challenging that permit is now moot.
T. On June 21, 2006, DCM reissued a general permit (No. 44989) to Rouen for the same
development approved in the original permit. That permit expired September 21, 2006.
U. On December 6, 2006, DCM reissued a general permit(No. 46174) to Rouen for the
exact same development approved in the original permit and subsequent reissues. That
permit expired March 6, 2007.
V. On March 21, 2007, DCM reissued a general permit (No. 47549) to Rouen for the exact
same development approved in the original permit and subsequent reissues. That permit
will expire June 21, 2007.
W. In compliance with this active permit, Rouen has completed construction of

2007, showing the construction in progress, Exhibits 7-8. As shown on these
photographs, Rouen has not yet completed the"dog-leg"at the end of structure that will
lead to the creek's edge.
X. Consistent with DCM's procedures for handling the general permit reissues within one
year,Petitioners were not notified of the proposed work pursuant to 15A NCAC 7H .1202
for any of the permits issued after the first one. Rule 15A NCAC 7H .1202(a) requires
notice to "adjacent riparian property owners." Petitioners allege that their property"abuts
and is located immediately north" of the Rouen property. As stated above, DCM
determined based on New Hanover County tax records that Petitioners were not"adjacent
riparian property owners." Yet,when issuing the first permit,DCM did notify
Petitioners.
Y. Petitioners filed this third party hearing request on April 18, 2007, challenging the March
21, 2007 General Permit No. 47549. Petitioners' hearing request materials have been
previously sent to the Chairman and are also attached to the Staff Recommendation as
Exhibit 9.
Z. On April 23, 2007,Rouen submitted comments for the Chairman's consideration. They
are attached to the Staff Recommendation as Exhibit 10.
IV. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
A. Petitioners have alleged that the permit decision is in conflict with several of the
general permit provisions for docks and piers in 15A NCAC 7H .1200 et seq. Petitioners have

B. Petitioners own property adjacent to the property upon which the proposed
development will be constructed. Thus, for purposes of this third party hearing request,
petitioners are directly affected by the permit decision and have met the requirements of
N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(2).
C. Petitioners raise three of the same issues raised in their first petition, and have
added a fourth argument not included in the first petition. Petitioners' contentions are addressed
below in the sequence they were presented in Petitioners' hearing request materials.
1. Pier Length
Petitioners contend that the pier violates the 400-foot limitation on pier length because of
their assertion that the normal high water line is actually located eastward (or landward) of the
point where DCM staked it. The CRC's rule provides in 15A NCAC 7H .1205(a)that the 400-
foot limitation is calculated from the normal high water line. "Normal High Water"is defined in
the CRC's rules as is"the ordinary extent of high tide based on site conditions such as presence
and location of vegetation,which has its distribution influenced by tidal action, and the location
of the apparent high tide line." 15A NCAC 7H .0106(1).
The location of Normal High Water and thus the length of the permitted pier are valid
issues for litigation in a contested case proceeding. Petitioner meets the requirements of
N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3) on this issue.
2. 400-square foot Limit on Platform
Petitioners next argue that the Rouen pier has two "T's"or"finger piers"which

15A NCAC 7H .1205(g). This assertion is unsupported by the description of the permitted
development on the face of the permit (only development authorized is a 388-foot pier measuring
6 feet in width); it is unsupported by the sketch of the proposed development on the face of the
permit (no T's or fingers are depicted); and it is unsupported by the aerial photos submitted by
Petitioners in their hearing request (Exhibit 9), and additional aerials attached to the Staff
Recommendation as Exhibits 7-8.
Petitioners have not alleged by what amount or by what dimensions the alleged T's
exceed 400 square feet of platform. The portions of the existing and proposed pier Petitioners
allege are T's or finger piers are not in fact T's or finger piers because they do not extend from
the main structure, as required by the rule. They are instead a part of the main structure, the
access pier. In particular,the alleged"T" at the end of the pier is part of the 6-foot wide main
access pier where it takes a 90 degree turn, or dog-leg, toward the water. Even assuming
arguendo that these portions of the pier are T's, the total length of both T's would have to be at
least 66.7 feet (66.7 times 6 =400.2) in order to violate 15A NCAC 7H .1205(g). Clearly, this is
not the case. This argument is unsupported by the record, and Petitioners have failed to
demonstrate that it is not frivolous. Petitioner fails to meet the requirements of N.C.G.S. §
113A-121.1(b)(3) on this issue.
3. Number of Slips
Rule 7H .1204(a) limits this general permit to only two slips. Identical to the first
petition, Petitioners argue that"it appears . . . that the proposed pier could accommodate more
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through the major permitting process." This argument is simply speculative. The applicant has
proposed no slips. Nor has the applicant proposed any platform or boatlifts. If the permitted pier
were ever used in the future for in excess of two slips, DCM would handle that through its
enforcement procedures.
Mere speculation that an access pier may be used improperly is insufficient to raise a
valid question for litigation in a contested case hearing. This issue is frivolous, and Petitioner
fails to meet the requirements of N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3) on this issue.
4. Scenic Values
Petitioners allege that the proposed pier is directly in front of their"primary view of the
river" and therefore, significantly affects scenic values in violation of 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d).
Petitioners contend that 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) requires that the proposed development
not affect scenic values and that the proposed pier"obstructs their scenic values."
Rule 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) is one of the"General Conditions"regarding the
applicability of the general permit. It provides that"This permit will not be applicable to
proposed construction where the Department believes that the proposed activity might . . .
significantly affect historic, cultural, scenic, conservation or recreation values, identified in G.S.
113A-102 and G.S. 113A-113(b)(4), nor that might significantly affect the quality of the human
environment."(emphasis added) G.S. 1 13A-1 13(b)(4) refers to:
(4) Fragile or historic areas, and other areas containing environmental or natural
resources of more than local significance, where uncontrolled or incompatible
development could result in major or irreversible damage to important historic,
cultural, scientific or scenic values or natural systems,which may include:

a. Existing national or State parks or forests, wilderness areas, the
State Nature and Historic Preserve, or public recreation areas;
existing sites that have been acquired for any of the same, as
identified by the Secretary; and proposed sites for any of the same,
as identified by the Secretary, provided that the proposed site has
been formally designated for acquisition by the governmental
agency having jurisdiction;
h. Present sections of the natural and scenic rivers system;
c. Stream segments that have been classified for scientific or
research uses by the Environmental Management Commission, or
that are proposed to be so classified in a proceeding that is pending
before said Environmental Management Commission pursuant to
G.S. 143-214.1 at the time of the designation of the area of
environmental concern;
d. Existing wildlife refuges,preserves or management areas, and
proposed sites for the same, as identified by the Wildlife Resources
Commission,provided that the proposed site has been formally
designated for acquisition(as hereinafter defined) or for inclusion
in a cooperative agreement by the governmental agency having
jurisdiction;
e. Complex natural areas surrounded by modified landscapes that
do not drastically alter the landscape, such as virgin forest stands
within a commercially managed forest, or bogs in an urban
complex;
f. Areas that sustain remnant species or aberrations in the
landscape produced by natural forces, such as rare and endangered
botanical or animal species;
g. Areas containing unique geological formations, as identified by
the State Geologist; and
h. Historic places that are listed, or have been approved for listing
by the North Carolina Historical Commission, in the National
Register of Historic Places pursuant to the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966; historical, archaeological, and other
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that are or may be designated by the Secretary of the Interior as
registered natural landmarks or as national historic landmarks;
Petitioner has not alleged that the "scenic values" he refers to fall within any of these categories.
Thus, the Department is not required under 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) to protect Petitioner's
"scenic values."
G.S. 113 A-102 provides:
(a) Findings. -- It is hereby determined and declared as a matter of legislative
finding that among North Carolina's most valuable resources are its coastal lands
and waters. The coastal area, and in particular the estuaries, are among the most
biologically productive regions of this State and of the nation. Coastal and
estuarine waters and marshlands provide almost ninety percent (90%) of the most
productive sport fisheries on the east coast of the United States. North Carolina's
coastal area has an extremely high recreational and esthetic value which should be
preserved and enhanced.
In recent years the coastal area has been subjected to increasing pressures which
are the result of the often-conflicting needs of a society expanding in industrial
development, in population, and in the recreational aspirations of its citizens.
Unless these pressures are controlled by coordinated management, the very
features of the coast which make it economically, esthetically, and ecologically
rich will be destroyed. The General Assembly therefore finds that an immediate
and pressing need exists to establish a comprehensive plan for the protection,
preservation, orderly development, and management of the coastal area of North
Carolina.
In the implementation of the coastal area management plan, the public's
opportunity to enjoy the physical, esthetic, cultural, and recreational qualities of
the natural shorelines of the State shall be preserved to the greatest extent feasible;
water resources shall be managed in order to preserve and enhance water quality
and to provide optimum utilization of water resources; land resources shall be
managed in order to guide growth and development and to minimize damage to
the natural environment; and private property rights shall be preserved in accord
with the Constitution of this State and of the United States.
The Department's responsibility under this statute (and N.C.G.S. § 113A-113(b)(4)) is to

property rights, such as the permittee's right to construct a pier on his property if it complies with
all applicable rules.
Clearly 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) does not require the Department to judge the aesthetic
values of development prior to issuing a CAMA permit; nor does it require DCM to take into
account the"view"of surrounding property owners' when issuing a permit, and further to require
denial if the agency believes a view will be impacted. If that were the case, no permits could be
issued because all water-dependent structures over the water affect view.
This issue is frivolous, and Petitioner fails to meet the requirements of N.C.G.S. § 113A-
121.1(b)(3) on this issue.
V. CONCLUSION
For the reasons stated herein,Petitioners'Third Party Hearing Request is GRANTED as
to the issue of the location of normal high water and the pier length. Petitioners'Third Party
Hearing Request is DENIED as to the remaining issues.
This the 3'd day of May, 2007.
7/4/4'41-ift
Courtney . ac , 1�Chairman
N.C. Coastal Resources Commission

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that I have served a copy of the attached Final Decision on Petitioners
by causing a copy thereof to be placed in the United States Postal Service bearing sufficient
postage for delivery.by certified mail return receipt requested and addressed as follows:
Mr. Michael Murchison
Murchison,Taylor, and Gibson,PLLC
16 North Fifth Ave.
Wilmington,NC 28401
This.the 3'd day of May, 2007.
r2 /64124(1----
it Hickey
ecial Deputy Attorney General

,ATA
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
ael F.Easley,Governor Charles S. Jones, Director William G Ross,Jr. Secretary
May 4, 2007
✓id Rouen
he Isle
imington,NC 28412
CAMA Permit#47549C
it Dr. Rouen,
a were informed,by certified mail,that the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission, Courtney Hack
..ived a request for an administrative hearing to challenge CAMA general permit#47549C. The request was
behalf of Petitioners Neil and Brenda Bender on April 18,2007. Your CAMA Permit was automatically
pended upon receipt of this hearing request and you were instructed not to undertake any development unde
mit until further notice.
ase be advised that Chairman Hackney has GRANTED the third party hearing request for Petitioners Bend(
ached is a copy of the decision granting the request for a third party hearing. The Petitioner must file a petit
Dntested case hearing within 20 days after the date of the Commission's decision.
.MA general permit#47549C will remain suspended until the Commission makes a final decision in the cor
e proceeding.
ase contact me at 252-808-2808 if you have any further questions.
cerely,
S. .St"3-0,1
rles S. Jones
ector
Ted Tyndall
Jim Gregson

•
Reply To:
State of North Carolina Meredith Jo Alcoke
Assistant Attorney General
Department of Justice 400 Commerce Avenue
COOPER PO Box 629 Morehead City,NC 28557
VEY GENERAL 252-808-2808(ph)
Raleigh, North Carolina' 252-247-3330(fax)
27602
--BY FED EX TO CHAIRMAN--
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. Courtney Hackney, Chairman, CRC
CC: Petitioner by attorney Michael Murchison
D. a • . en, Permittee
harles S. ones, Director, DCM Morehead City
Ted Tyndall, Assistant Director, DCM Morehead City
Jim Gregso 'obb Mairs, DCM Wilmington
ic ey, Special Deput Attorney General
FROM: Meredith Jo Alcoke
Assistant Attorney G ner I
RE: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Third Party Hearing Request by Bender
DATE: May 2, 2007
Please find enclosed the Staff Recommendation for the above-referenced hearing
request. The Chairman's decision is due by Thursday, May 3, 2007.

The CRC has delegated the authority to its Chairman to determine whether a third party
request for a hearing should be granted or denied. Rule 15A NCAC 7J .0301(b). A third party
whose hearing request is granted may file a contested case hearing petition with the Office of
Administrative Hearings. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b). A third party whose hearing request is
denied may seek judicial review. Id.
II. FACTS
A. The permittee is David Rouen, a riparian property owner on the Cape Fear River. His
property is located at 1 The Isle off River Road in Wilmington. The site is approximately
2.4 miles south of the intersection of River Road and Saunders Road.
B. Rouen owns approximately 800 linear feet of shoreline.
C. There is a creek approximately 20 to 30 feet wide that extends from the Cape Fear River
and cuts up into the marsh toward the high ground. According to the New Hanover
County tax records, Rouen's parcel extends to both sides of that creek.
D. Petitioners own property at 119 Island Bridge Way. Petitioners' property is located
north/northwest of Rouen's property on the other side of the creek.
E. As outlined below, Rouen has applied for and received four CAMA general permits to
extend his pier. Such permits are valid for 90 days. 15A NCAC 7H .1212(d). There are
no provisions for renewal of a general permit and when one expires, and an applicant
must obtain a new permit. As shown on the face of the permits, each permit authorized

J. There is not a clearly discernible"channel" in the creek nor are there any channel
markers. Where the pier terminates, the creek is approximately 30 feet wide.
K. The applicant did not request and the permit does not authorize any platform area or slips.
L. DCM determined that the Petitioners are not the adjacent riparian property owners.
Following the edge of Rouen's property around to the north, the next adjacent riparian
property owner is Nathan Sanders. Sanders was provided notice and stated that he had no
objections to the permit. Even though it was ultimately determined that Sanders was the
adjacent riparian property owner to the north, specific notice of the proposed pier was still
provided to Petitioners, who objected to the pier and provided comments at least twice to
the Division of Coastal Management's Wilmington office through their attorney.
M. To the south, the next adjacent riparian property owner is Ruth Phillips. Phillips stated
that she had no objections to the permit.
N. The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) determined that the proposed structure met
all of the pertinent state guidelines and could be approved under the General Permit
provisions of 15A NCAC 7H .1200. The permit was issued March 22, 2006.
O. On April 7, 2006, Petitioners filed a third party hearing request to challenge the permit.
See Exhibit 5.
P. In an Order dated April 24, 2006, the Chairman denied Petitioners' request for a third
party hearing. See Exhibit 6.

photographs, Rouen has not yet completed the "dog-leg" at the end of structure that will
lead to the creek's edge.
X. Consistent with DCM's procedures for handling the general permit reissues within one
year, Petitioners were not notified of the proposed work pursuant to 15A NCAC 7H .1202
for any of the permits issued after the first one. Rule 15A NCAC 7H .1202(a) requires
notice to "adjacent riparian property owners." Petitioners allege that their property"abuts
and is located immediately north" of the Rouen property. As stated above, DCM
determined based on New Hanover County tax records that Petitioners were not "adjacent
riparian property owners." Yet, when issuing the first permit, DCM did notify
Petitioners.
Y. Petitioners filed this third party hearing request on April 18, 2007, challenging the March
21, 2007 General Permit No. 47549. Petitioners' hearing request materials have been
previously sent to the Chairman and are also attached hereto as Exhibit 9.
Z. On April 23, 2007, Rouen submitted comments for the Chairman's consideration. They
are attached hereto as Exhibit 10.
III. DCM'S RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Has the Petitioner Alleged that the Decision is Contrary to a Statute or Rule?
Yes. In order to prevail in a third party hearing request, a petitioner must first allege
that the agency made a decision that is contrary to statute or rule. N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(1).

C. Has the Petitioner Demonstrated that the Hearing Request is not Frivolous?
No. Petitioners have not demonstrated that the hearing request is not frivolous as
required by N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3). Petitioners raise three of the same issues raised in the
first petition, and have added a fourth argument not included in the first petition. Petitioners'
contentions are addressed below in the sequence they were presented in Petitioners' hearing
request materials.
I. Pier Length
Petitioners contend that the pier violates the 400-foot limitation on pier length because of
their assertion that the normal high water line is actually located eastward (or landward) of the
point where DCM staked it. The CRC's rule provides in 15A NCAC 7H .1205(a) that the 400-
foot limitation is calculated from the normal high water line. "Normal High Water" is defined in
the CRC's rules as is "the ordinary extent of high tide based on site conditions such as presence
and location of vegetation, which has its distribution influenced by tidal action, and the location
of the apparent high tide line." 15A NCAC 7H .0106(1).
Petitioners assert that DCM erred in using Cord Grass (Spartina alterni/lore) as the
vegetative indicator of the normal high water line. Petitioner contends that because Black
Needlerush (Juncus roenlerianus) is identified in the CRC's rules as a coastal wetland species
and is located closer to Rouen's bulkhead than the Spartina alterniflora, the agency should have
"at a minimum, used Black Needlerush as the vegetative indicator of the normal high water line."

2. 400-square foot Limit on Platform
Petitioners next argue that the Rouen pier has two "T's"or"finger piers" which
collectively exceed the 400 square foot threshold allowed under the general permit provisions.
15A NCAC 7H .1205(g). This assertion is unsupported by the description of the permitted
development on the face of the permit (only development authorized is a 388-foot pier measuring
6 feet in width); it is unsupported by the sketch of the proposed development on the face of the
permit (no T's or fingers are depicted); and it is unsupported by the aerial photos submitted by
Petitioners in their hearing request (Exhibit 9), and additional aerials attached hereto as Exhibits
7-8.
Petitioners have not alleged by what amount or by what dimensions the so-called T's
exceed 400 square feet of platform. The portions of the existing and proposed pier Petitioners
allege are T's or finger piers are not in fact T's or finger piers because they do not extend from
the main structure, as required by the rule. They are instead apart of the main structure, the
access pier. In particular, the alleged"T" at the end of the pier is simply part of the 6-foot wide
main access pier where it takes a 90 degree turn, or dog-leg, toward the water. Even assuming
arguendo that these portions of the pier are T's, the total length of both T's would have to be at
least 66.7 feet (66.7 times 6 = 400.2) in order to violate 15A NCAC 7H .1205(g). Clearly, this is
not the case. This argument is wholly unsupported by the record and Petitioners have failed to
demonstrate that it is not frivolous.

arguments presented herein that would warrant a different result. Petitioners have not raised any
issues that merit a contested case hearing. Petitioners have not demonstrated that the hearing
request is not frivolous as required by N.C.G.S. § 113A-121.1(b)(3).
IV. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Staff maintains that Petitioners have not met the criteria justifying a
contested case hearing. For the reasons stated herein, the Division of Coastal Management,
through its undersigned attorney, recommends that the Petitioners' Third Party Hearing Request
be DENIED by the Chairman.
This the a Kday of May, 2007.
FOR THE DIVISION OF COASTAL
MANAGEMENT
A
Gr h`
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Meredith Jo Alc k
Assistant Attorney General
State Bar No. 24090
Environmental Division
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
252-808-2808 (ph)
252-247-4300 (fax)

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EXHIBIT pSag\
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APR 0 7 2r,
DCM FORM 5
Morehp
PETITIONER'S NAME Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carmichael THIRD PARTY HEX. t}
Bender, II REQUEST ON
COUNTY New Hanover CAMA PERMIT DECISION
FILE NUMBER
(Petitioner leave this line blank)
•
•
PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the undersigned, a person affected by the decision of(check one):
x a Local Permit Officer acting on a CAMA Minor Development Permit
application; or
the Division of Coastal Management, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources, acting on a CAMA Major Development Permit
application or CAMA General Permit application
hereby requests permission from the Coastal Resources Commission to file an appeal pursuant to
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and N.C. Admin. Code tit. 15A, r. 7J.0300 (Please attach a
copy of the permit application decision. If you cannot obtain a copy of the permit application
decision,please provide the name of the permittee, the project location and the permit number.)
Requests are reviewed by the Chairman of the Coastal Resources Commission to determine
whether a hearing should be granted. The determination of whether to grant a hearing is in the
sole discretion of the Chairman. N.C. Admin. Code tit. 15A, r. 7J.0301(b).
For this application to be complete, the Petitioner must address each factor listed below on a
separate sheet of paper. You must address these factors before your request will be reviewed.
The Chairman's decision to grant a hearing will be based on whether the Petitioner:
(1) Has alleged that the decision is contrary to a statute or rule [N.C. Gen. Stat. §
113A-121.1(b)(1)];
(Please cite the statute or regulation allegedly violated by the permit decision.)
(2) Is directly affected by the decision [N.C. Gen. Stat. § I13A-121.1(b)(2)]; and
(Please describe how you are directly affected by the permit decision.
Persons directly affected by a decision include, but are not limited to:
(a) any owner of real property in the vicinity of the property to
be developed who can show that the proposed development
i.c likely to hnvv 17 clani1,'r,nt,,d, nc4,ni AS. ti,.. ....h...

development when the development is within or touches •
upon an area subject to the public trust.)
(3) Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the request for
the hearing is not frivolous [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(3)].
(Please summarize the evidence or arguments you will present at a
hearing in support of your appeal.)
Based on the attached responses to the above factors, the undersigned hereby requests a third
party hearing.
April . 2006
Date Signature of Petitioner or Attorney
Michael Murchison, Attorney
Murchison, Taylor & gibson, PLLC
Name of Petitioner or Attorney
16 North Fifth Avenue
Address
Wilmington NC 28401
City State Zip
( 910 ) 763-2Z/26
Telephone Number
NOTES: This request must be served on the Director, Division of Coastal Management, at
the address shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form, within twenty (20)
days of the disputed permit decision. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b). Failure to
do so constitutes waiver of the right to request a hearing. A copy should also be
sent to the Attorney General's Office, Environmental Division, at the addresses
shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form.
Approval of a Third Party Hearing Request allows a petitioner to file a contested
case petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within twenty (20) days
of receipt of the Chairman's Order. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b).
Denial of a Third Party Hearing Request is a final agency decision which may be
appealed to the Superior Court in the county where the property is located under
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b) and Chapter 150B, Article 4.

FACTORS SUPPORTING DETERMINATION TO GRANT A HEARING
The following factors are cited in support of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carmichael
Bender, II's request for a third party hearing on the CAMA permit decision.
A. The decision is contrary to a statute or rule for the following reasons [N.C.Gen. Stat. §
113A-121.1(b)(1)]:
1. The general pier permit regulations provide at 15A NCAC 7H.1205(a) that
piers may not extend more than 400 feet westward from the normal high water line. The DCM
staff placed the normal high line 130 feet waterward of the existing bulkhead of the applicant,
David Rouen. Petitioners contend that the normal high water line is, in fact, eastward of this
point and that, as a result, the pier length does not satisfy the 400 foot requirement. Petitioners
have observed the normal high water line to be closer to the existing bulkhead.
2. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 7H.1204(a) that any
pier designed to provide docking space for more than two boats be reviewed through the major
permitting process and is not authorized by the general permit. It appears from the sketch
provided by the applicant in support of the permit application that the proposed pier could
accommodate more than two boats and several jet skis and, therefore, the permit application
should be reviewed through the major permitting process.
3. The general permit regulations provide at 15A NCAC 7H. I205(c) that
piers longer than 200 feet are permitted only if the proposed length gives access to deeper water
at the rate of at least one foot for each 100 foot increment of pier length longer than 200 feet.
Neither the permit application nor the permit show that this condition is satisfied because no
water depths are shown.
4. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 7H.1204(c) that the
proposed pier not create an unreasonable interference with navigation or use of public waters.
The pier location appears to create a potential obstruction to the small tributary on which the
current pier lies. Greater clarification is needed as to the degree to which the proposed pier T-
head blocks this tributary.
5. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 7H.1204(d) that the
proposed activity not unnecessarily endanger adjoining properties or significantly affect scenic
values. The current proposed pier is directly in front of the Benders' primary view of the river
and, therefore, does significantly affect scenic values. The Benders object to the proposed
location of the pier because it totally obstructs and impairs their scenic values.

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Stephanie Bodine
Courtney Hackney, Chairman

3. Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the
hearing request is not frivolous.
The CRC has delegated the authority to its Chairman to determine whether a third party
request for a hearing should be granted or denied. Rule 15A NCAC 7J .0301(b). A third party
whose hearing request is granted may file a contested case hearing petition with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, and the permit remains suspended pursuant to N.C.G.S.5113A-121.1
(b) and (c). A third party whose hearing request is denied may seek judicial review. Id. I I the
third party's hearing request is denied, the permittee's permit is reinstated by operation of law
pursuant to N.C.G.S. §113A-121.1(c).
III. FACTS
A. The permittee is David Rouen, a riparian property owner on the Cape Fear River. His
property is located at 1 The Isle off River Road in Wilmington. The site is approximately
2.4 miles south of the intersection of River Road and Saunders Road.
B. Dr. Rouen owns approximately 800 linear feet of shoreline.
C. There is a creek approximately 20 to 30 feet wide that extends from the Cape Fear River
and cuts up into the marsh toward the high ground. According to the New Hanover
County tax records, Dr. Rouen's parcel extends to both sides of that creek.
D. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carmichael Bender II, Petitioners, own property at 119 Island Bride
Way. Petitioners' property is located north/northwest of Dr. Rouen's property on the

1. There is not a clearly discernible "channel" in the creek; nor are there any channel
markers. Where the pier terminates, the creek is approximately 30 feet wide.
J. The applicant did not request and the permit does not authorize any platform area or slips.
K. DCM determined that the Petitioners arc not the adjacent riparian property owners.
Following the edge of Dr. Rouen's property around to the north, the next adjacent riparian
property owner is Nathan Sanders. Mr. Sanders was provided notice and stated that he
had no objections to the permit. Even though it was ultimately determined that Mr.
Sanders was the adjacent riparian property owner to the north, specific notice of the
proposed pier was still provided to Petitioners, who objected to the pier and provided
comments at least twice to the Division of Coastal Management's Wilmington office
through their attorney.
L. To the south, the next adjacent riparian property owner is Ruth Phillips. Ms. Phillips
stated that she had no objections to the permit.
M. The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) determined that the proposed structure met
all of the pertinent state guidelines and could be approved under the General Permit
provisions of 15A NCAC 7H .1200. The permit was issued March 22, 2006.
N. On April 7, 2006, Petitioners filed a third party hearing request to challenge the permit.
Petitioners' third party hearing request materials were previously mailed to the Chairman
under cover memo dated April 7, 2006, and are incorporated herein by reference.

work. DCM's method of staking the normal high water line by use of natural indicators was
upheld by the Court of Appeals in Webb N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources, 102 N.C. App 767, 404 S.E.2d 167 (1991). Petitioners' statement that they have
"observed normal the high water line" in a different location, without additional evidence, is
insufficient evidence to show that the issue is not frivolous and is likewise insufficient to suspend
Mr. Rouen's permit and require Mr. Rouen to delay construction of his pier while the issue is
litigated.
2. Number of Slips
Rule 7H .1204(a) limits this general permit to only two slips. Petitioners argue that "it
. appears . . . that the proposed pier could accommodate more than two boats and several jet skis
and, therefore, the permit application should be reviewed through the major permitting process."
This argument is simply speculative. The permit applicant has proposed no slips. Nor has the
applicant proposed any platform or boat lifts. lithe permitted pier were ever used in the future
for in excess of two slips, DCM would handle that through its enforcement procedures. Mere
speculation that an access pier may be used improperly is insufficient to raise a valid question for
litigation in a contested case proceeding.
3. 200-foot limitation beyond marsh edge
Petitioners next contend that Rule 7H .1205(c) provides that "piers longer than 200 feet
are permitted only if the proposed pier length gives access to deeper water at the rate of at least

5. View
Petitioners contend that 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) requires that the proposed development
not affect scenic values and that the proposed pier"obstructs their scenic values."
Rule 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) is one of the "General Conditions"regarding the
applicability of the general permit. It provides that "This permit will not be applicable to
proposed construction where the Department believes that the proposed activity might . . .
significantly affect historic, cultural, scenic, conservation or recreation values, identified in G.S.
113A-102 and G.S. 113A-113(b)(4), nor that might significantly affect the quality of the human
environment."(emphasis added) G.S. 113A-113(b)(4) refers to:
(4) Fragile or historic areas, and other areas containing environmental or natural
resources of more than local significance, where uncontrolled or incompatible
development could result in major or irreversible damage to important historic,
cultural, scientific or scenic values or natural systems, which may include:
a. Existing national or State parks or forests, wilderness areas, the
State Nature and Historic Preserve, or public recreation areas;
existing sites that have been acquired for any of the same, as
identified by the Secretary; and proposed sites for any of the same,
as identified by the Secretary, provided that the proposed site has
been formally designated for acquisition by the governmental
agency having jurisdiction;
b. Present sections of the natural and scenic rivers system;
c. Stream segments that have been classified for scientific or
research uses by the Environmental Management Commission,-or
that are proposed to be so classified in a proceeding that is pending
before said Environmental Management Commission pursuant to
G.S. 143-214.1 at the time of the designation of the area of

In recent years the coastal area has been subjected to increasing pressures which
are the result of the often-conflicting needs of a society expanding in industrial
development, in population, and in the recreational aspirations of its citizens.
Unless these pressures are controlled by coordinated management, the very
features of the coast which make it economically, esthetically, and ecologically
rich will be destroyed. The General Assembly therefore finds that an immediate
and pressing need exists to establish a comprehensive plan for the protection,
preservation, orderly development, and management of the coastal area of North
Carolina.
In the implementation of the coastal area management plan, the public's
opportunity to enjoy the physical, esthetic, cultural, and recreational qualities of
the natural shorelines of the State shall be preserved to the greatest extent feasible;
water resources shall be managed in order to preserve and enhance water quality
and to provide optimum utilization of water resources; land resources shall be
managed in order to guide growth and development and to minimize damage to
the natural environment; and private property rights shall be preserved in accord
with the Constitution of this State and of the United States.
The Department's responsibility under this statute (and N.C.G.S. § 113A-113(b)(4)) is to
the public as a whole. Furthermore, this statute also directs the Department to preserve private
property rights, such as the permittee's right to construct a pier on his property if it complies with
all applicable rules.
Clearly 15A NCAC 7H .1204(d) does not require the Department to judge the aesthetic
values of development prior to issuing a CAMA permit; nor does it require DCM to take into
account the"view"of surrounding property owners' when issuing a permit, and further to require
denial if the agency believes a view will be impacted. if that were the case, no permits could be
issued because all water-dependent strictures over the water affect view.
This issue is frivolous.

V. CONCLUSION
For the reasons stated herein, Petitioners' Third Party Hearing Request is DENIED.
This the 24'h day of April, 2006.
gd7Courtney T. Hac ley, Chairman
N.C. Coastal Resources Commission

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EXHIBIT
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MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
WALLACE C.MURCHISON,Retired 16 NORTH FIFTH AVENUE
JOSEPH O.TAYLOR,JR. WILMINGTON,NC28401
FRANK B. GIBSON,JR.
MICHAEL MURCHISON TELEPHONE[phone]
W. BERRY TRICE MAIN FAX[phone]
G. S T E P H E N D I A B REAL ESTATE FAX[phone]
JAMES W. LATSHAW
ANDREW K. McVEY
FRANCES Y. TRASK April 17, 2007
FAISON GIBSON SUTTON
MARK A.ALLEBACH
PETER A. BYNUM, Of Counsel
CHRISTOPHER J.LEONARD,Of Counsel
Director
Division of Coastal Management
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
Attorney General's Office
Environmental Division
9001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed is a third party hearing request challenging the issuance of a general pier
permit to David Rouen on March 21, 2007. I have been in communication with Meredith Jo
Alcoke concerning this request and I have supplied her with a copy.
Sincerely,
MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC
Michael Murchison
MM/jmb
Enclosures

development when the development is within or touches
upon an area subject to the public trust.)
(3) Has alleged facts or made legal arguments that demonstrate that the request for
the hearing is not frivolous [N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(3)).
(Please summarize the evidence or arguments you will present at a
hearing in support of your appeal.)
Based on the attached responses to the above factors, the undersigned hereby requests a third
party hearing.
April 17, 2007 ,'�
Date Signature of Reiitittistezdkr Attorney
Michael Murchison
Name of PiixAttorney
16 North Fifth Avenue
Address
Wilmington NC 28401
City State Zip
( 910 ) 763-2426
Telephone Number
NOTES: This request must be served on the Director, Division of Coastal Management, at
the address shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form, within twenty(20)
days of the disputed permit decision. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1 13A-121.1(b). Failure to
do so constitutes waiver of the right to request a hearing. A copy should also be
sent to the Attorney General's Office, Environmental Division, at the addresses
shown on the attached Certificate of Service Form.
Approval of a Third Party Hearing Request allows a petitioner to file a contested
case petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within twenty (20) days
of receipt of the Chairman's Order. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-121.1(b).
Denial of a Third Party Hearing Request is a final agency decision which may be
appealed to the Superior Court in the county where the property is located under

STATEMENT SUPPORTING DETERMINATION TO GRANT A HEARING
The following statement is being submitted in support of Mr. and Mrs. Neil
Carmichael Bender, II's request for a third party hearing on the issuance of a CAMA general pier
permit to David Rouen on March 21, 2007. A copy of the permit is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Background
Neil Carmichael Bender, II and his wife, Bridget Bender, own property at 119
Island Bridge Way, Wilmington, North Carolina. This property abuts and is located immediately
north of property which is owned by David Rouen. Both properties overlook the Cape Fear
River. A small creek that extends from the Cape Fear River separates the two properties.
In the fall of 2005, David Rouen made application for a CAMA general permit
which would allow him to extend an existing pier. The old existing pier extended from the
bulkhead surrounding Rouen's house westward to the edge of a tributary of the Cape Fear River.
A copy of aerial photographs depicting this pier and its relationship to Rouen's house and
bulkhead are attached as Exhibit B.
Prior to issuance of the permit, Mr. and Mrs. Bender raised concerns both orally
and in writing with the appropriate permit official of the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Coastal Management ("DCM"). Their written
objections were dated February 24, 2006.
On March 22, 2006, Rouen was granted a permit (Permit No. 461) to extend the
200 t:.... r i-' A 7__J .i--

The Benders only learned of the existence of the new permit as a result of
discussions with the Assistant Attorney General concerning the Benders' proposed motion to
stay the operation of the original permit pending completion of the judicial review process.
Because of the absence of the required notice, the Benders are entitled to submit a request for a
third-party hearing at this time.
The following factors are cited in support of the Benders' request for a third-party
hearing on the March 21, 2007 permit.
A. The decision is contrary to a statute or rule for the following reasons [N.C.Gen.
Stat. § 113A-121.1(b)(1)]:
1. The general pier permit regulations provide at 15A NCAC 7H.1205(a) that
piers may not extend more than 400 feet westward from the normal high water line. The DCM
staff placed the normal high line 130 feet waterward of the existing bulkhead of David Rouen.
Mr. and Mrs. Bender contend that the normal high water line is, in fact, eastward of this point
and that, as a result, the pier length does not satisfy the 400 foot requirement. In the prior
proceeding, the DCM staff acknowledged that the marsh adjacent to Rouen's bulkhead is
characterized primarily by high marsh and non-coastal wetland species which transition into a
large strand of Black Needlerush which then transitions into Cord Grass. The DCM staff used
Cord Grass as the vegetative indicator of the normal high-water line. 15A NCAC 7H.0106(1)
defines "Normal High Water" as the "ordinary extent of high tide based on site conditions such
as the presence and location of vegetation, which has its distribution influenced by tidal action,

appeal, the DCM staff took the position that Rouen's permit did not accommodate any such slips
whatsoever. It appears, however, that the end of the old pier will still potentially accommodate
docking space for boats and that the end of the new extended pier will potentially accommodate
boats as well. If, in fact, the permit does not allow any such docking space, this objection is
withdrawn.
4. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 7H.1204(d) that the
proposed activity not unnecessarily endanger adjoining properties or significantly affect scenic
values. The current proposed pier is directly in front of the Benders' primary view of the river
and, therefore, does significantly affect scenic values. The Benders object to the proposed
location of the pier because it totally obstructs and impairs their scenic values.
5. The Benders in their past challenge to the old permit had the following
objections. They now acknowledge those objections to have been satisfied by DCM and CRC's
construction of the pier permit limitations. Those are as follows:
a. The general permit regulations require at 15A NCAC 711.1204(c)
that the proposed pier not create an unreasonable interference with navigation or use of public
waters. The Benders previously objected that the pier location appeared to create a potential
obstruction to the small tributary on which the current pier lies. CRC and DCM responded that
the pier, as permitted, terminates at the marsh's edge and does not extend into the creek itself or
have any boat slips. With this clarification, the Benders agree that there is no potential
obstruction to the small tributary. If, however, Rouen seeks to park a boat at the end of the pier

respect to the square footage of the "T" structures on Rouen's piers, evidence with respect to the
loss of scenic value, and other relevant evidence.

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SEP 2 1 7fll
MURCHISON, TAYLOR & GIBSON, PLLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
WALLACE C.MURCHISON
Recited 16 NORTH FIFTH AVENUE
WILMINGTON,NC 28401
JOSEPH O.TAYLOR,JR.
FRANK B.GIBSON,JR. TELEPHONE[phone]
MICHAEL MURCHISON FACSIMILE(910)763-6561
W. BERRY TRICE
G. STEPHEN DIAB SENDER'S EXTENSION:
JAMES W. LATSHAW September 20, 2005 117
ANDREW K. McVEY
PETER A. BYNUM SENDER'S EMAIL:
CHRISTOPHER J.LEONARD [e-mail]
FRANCES Y. TRASK
FAISON GIBSON SUTTON
VIA FAX[phone])AND CERTIFIED MAIL, RET. REC. REQ.
Mr. Jim Gregson,District Manager
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington,NC 28405
Dear Mr. Gregson:
Our firm represents Mr. and Mrs. Neil Carmichael Bender, II, the owners of the property
at 119 Island Bridge Way.
Mr. and Mrs. Bender received the enclosed letter from B & K Marine Construction
regarding the construction of a walkway or pier to the Cape Fear River. I have enclosed a copy
of the complete three (3)pages that they received.
At this time, Mr. and Mrs. Bender do not consent to the construction of the proposed
development and do not waive any setback requirement. Further, they hereby object to the
application for construction of this project. The reasons for their objection include, but are not
limited to,the following:
1. Mr. and Mrs. Bender have not been furnished with a copy of the application itself.
Therefore, Mr. and Mrs. Bender are unable to tell in detail what is proposed to be built. They
reserve the right to make further objection after receipt of a copy of the application and all
required ancillary documents.
2. The sketch provided with Mr. and Mrs. Rouen's requested does not provide any
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RECENED
MURCHISON,TAYLOR& GIBSON, PLLC DCM WILMINGTON,
Mr. Jim Gregson, District Manager
Division of Coastal Management SEP 2 1 2005
Page 2
than 500 feet. This brings into play a number of rules regarding maximum pier length and area.
Again, until we see exactly what is proposed to be built, its dimensions and a more accurate
drawing, Mr. and Mrs. Bender are unable to determine whether there are additional grounds for
objecting to the construction of this pier and reserve the right to do so upon receipt of all relevant
information.
4. Again, although the sketch lacks dimensions, if the drawing is in accordance with
the scale indicated on the map on which the sketch is drawn, it appears that the deck at the end of
the pier will be greater than the maximum 400 square foot area permitted for lots with shorelines
of 100 feet or longer.
5. On the sketch, the proposed pier appears to block a portion of a creek between
Mr. and Mrs. Rouen's property and Mr. and Mrs. Bender's property. Construction over this
creek may interfere with the public trust doctrine and violate the provisions of 15A NCAC 07H.
6. Mr. and Mrs. Bender have not been provided with an environmental assessment,
which may be required under applicable regulations.
We request that Mr. and Mrs. Bender be furnished with further information about the
construction of this improvement and an opportunity to be heard on the reasons for their
objection.
Please keep me apprised of any further developments, actions or decisions with respect to
this application.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
MURCHISON,TAYLOR& GIBSON,PLLC
hristopher J. eoriar
Enclosure

September 9, 2005
Mr. Neil Bender
119 Island Bridge Way
Wilmington, NC 28412
Dear Mr. Bender,
B & K Marine Construction has been contracted by David Rouen whom lives at 1 The
Isle on River Road in Wilmington,NC to extend his walkway out into the Cape Fear
River. Included is a drawing showing what and where we proposed to build. Also
included is a riparian property owner form. If you have no objections to this project
would you please initial or complete the lines that I have highlighted and return the form
in the enclosed envelope.
Thanks for your time.
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Scott Burns
B& K Marine Construction
P.O. Box 1417
Wrightsville Beach,NC 28480
Office 910-754-9740
Cell 910-231-5438

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ADJACENT RIPARIAN PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION/WAIVER FORM
.rne of Individual Applying For Permit: M c , ) ) -�)4
idress of Property:%M 76 _
(Lot or Street #, Street or Road)
W_Pirik‘iPA/f 1- e /VaJ/7471/D/
(City and County)
iereby certify that I own property adjacent to the above-referenced property. The indi,
plying for this permit has described to me as shown on the attached drawing the developmer.
proposing. A description or drawing, with dimensions, should be provided with this let
I have no objections to this proposal.
you have objections to what is being proposed, please write the Division of CI
anagement, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 or call 910-395
ithin 10 days of receipt of this notice. No response is considered the same as no object
ru have been notified by Certified Mail.
WAIVER SECTION
understand that a pier, dock, mooring pilings, breakwater, boat house or boat lift mi
t bck a minimum distance of 15' from my area of riparian access - unless waived by n
>u wish to waive the setback, you must initial the appropriate blank below.)
I do wish to waive the 15' setback requirement.
I do not wish to waive the 15' setback requirement.
ign Name Date
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