77486_Dan Novak_20201215

0 ECAMA/ ❑DREDGE & FILL O
N . 77486 4 ISC D
GENERAL PERMIT Previous permit# /t///I.
>'�= 2-New ❑Modification ❑Complete Reissue ❑Partial Reissue Date previous permit issued ,.//"/
As authorized by the State of North Carolina, Department of Environmental Quality
and the Coastal Resources Commission in an area of environmental concern pursuant to I 5A NCAC _ /`
f 0 Rules attached.
Applicant Name ,1G,, /44. - /' Project Location: County / ��
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Affected ❑OEA ❑HHF ❑IH ❑UBA ❑N/A
AEC(s): Adj.Wtr. Body / , : ( )', ._ 6t4man /unkn)
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Pier(dock)length
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•number j _........ �
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avgdistance offshore .2 -�-- -� i
max distance offshore ' ,
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Photos: ,yes:,) no fl 1
Waiver Attached: yes (no i '• i
A building permit may be required by: 7 --/ C o/i e 4 i See note on back regarding River Basin rules.
(Note Local Planning Jurisdiction)
Notes/Special Conditions , ,,r C /// H&C/ 1. ) C le ,,ei )- I 4.;• ,I&,!w/x J
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Agen rjicar:,t:p? i� a Permit Officer's Printed Name/ --e--tom ,/
Si'(nature **Please ead compliance statement on back of permit** Signature /�`�/ �
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Application Fee(s) Check# Issuing Date Expiration Date

Statement of Compliance and Consistency
This permit is subject to compliance with this application, site drawing and attached general and specific conditions. Any
violation of these terms may subject the permittee to a fine or criminal or civil action; and may cause the permit to become
null and void.
This permit must be on the project site and accessible to the permit officer when the project is inspected for compliance. The
applicant certifies by signing this permit that I)prior to undertaking any activities authorized by this permit,the applicant will
confer with appropriate local authorities to confirm that this project is consistent with the local land use plan and all local
ordinances, and 2) a written statement or certified mail return receipt has been obtained from the adjacent riparian
landowner(s).
The State of North Carolina and the Division of Coastal Management, in issuing this permit under the best available
information and belief,certify that this project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program.
River Basin Rules Applicable To Your Project:
Tar-Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules Other:
Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules
If indicated on front of permit,your project is subject to the Environmental Management Commission's Buffer Rules for the
River Basin checked above due to its location within that River Basin. These buffer rules are enforced by the NC Division of
Water Resources. Contact the Division of Water Resources at the Washington Regional Office (252-946-6481) or the
Wilmington Regional Office(9 I 0-796-72 1 5)for more information on how to comply with these buffer rules.
Division of Coastal Management Offices
Morehead City Headquarters Washington District
400 Commerce Ave 943 Washington Square Mall
Morehead City, NC 28557 Washington, NC 27889
252-808-2808/ I-888-4RCOAST 252-946-6481
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
(Serves:Carteret,Craven,Onslow- (Serves: Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Hyde,
North of New River Inlet-and Pamlico Tyrrell and Washington Counties)
Counties)
Elizabeth City District Wilmington District
401 S. Griffin St. 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Ste. 300 Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Elizabeth City, NC 27909 910-796-7215
252-264-3901 Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone] (Serves: Brunswick, New Hanover,
(Serves:Camden, Chowan,Currituck, Onslow-South of New River Inlet-
Dare,Gates, Pasquotank and Perquimans and Pender Counties)
Counties)
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/cm/dcm-home
Revised 7/06/17

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• CAMA/
❑DREDGE & FILL No 77486 A BCD
GENERAL PERMIT Previous permit#
>� ❑New Modification ❑Complete Reissue ❑Partial Reissue Date previous permit issued
As authorized by the State of North Carolina,Department of Environmental Quality
and the Coastal Resources Commission in an area of environmental concern pursuant to I 5A NCAC _
DRules attached.
Applicant Name Project Location: County ,
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Address Street Address/State Road/Lot#(s) !1 / ///7
City State ZIP / 4. G f r
Phone# ( ) E-Mail . Subdivision �r; /
Authorized Agent City ZIP
❑CW ❑EW ❑PTA ❑ES OPTS Phone# ( ) River Basin / /I
Affected ❑OEA ❑HHF ❑IH ❑UBA ❑N/A
AEC(s): Adj.Wtr. Body (nat /man /unkn)
❑ PWS:
ORW: yes / no PNA yes / no Closest Maj.Wtr. Body
Type of Project/Activity !" i.
( (Scale:/ )
Pier(dock)length `" i
Fixed Platform(s) f ! ! y I
Floating Platform(s)
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Finger pier(s) 1III i
Groin length
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number +—I .;.. 1—_........................
Bulkhead?Riprap length L; aiii , /'
avg distance offshore 2Ua i1.011111-1111111111•111111111111 MIM
max distance offshore r i
Basin,channel iiiviii
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cubic yards 1111111 ( 1 ' IHIHHhIIHhIIIHHIIH
Boat ramp i —�— PI
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Moratorium: n/a yes fro, I ■ ■ i ■ .�—I ill_ ....-__
Photos: yes noII I_.._.__.._._
Waiver Attached: yes no ' '
A building permit may be required by: 11-1 See note on back regarding River Basin rules.
(Note Local Planning Jurisdiction)
Notes/Special Conditions '' I/7`r_ / 1 1
1 1
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Agent or Apylicant Pf in d Name/ Permit Officer's Printed Name
Si nature **Pleasetead compliance statement on back of permit** Signature
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Application Fee(s) Check# Issuing Date Expiration Date

Statement of Compliance and Consistency
This permit is subject to compliance with this application, site drawing and attached general and specific conditions. Any
violation of these terms may subject the permittee to a fine or criminal or civil action; and may cause the permit to become
null and void.
This permit must be on the project site and accessible to the permit officer when the project is inspected for compliance. The
applicant certifies by signing this permit that I)prior to undertaking any activities authorized by this permit,the applicant will
confer with appropriate local authorities to confirm that this project is consistent with the local land use plan and all local
ordinances, and 2) a written statement or certified mail return receipt has been obtained from the adjacent riparian
landowner(s).
The State of North Carolina and the Division of Coastal Management, in issuing this permit under the best available
information and belief,certify that this project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal Management Program.
River Basin Rules Applicable To Your Project:
Tar-Pamlico River Basin Buffer Rules Other:
Neuse River Basin Buffer Rules
If indicated on front of permit,your project is subject to the Environmental Management Commission's Buffer Rules for the
River Basin checked above due to its location within that River Basin. These buffer rules are enforced by the NC Division of
Water Resources. Contact the Division of Water Resources at the Washington Regional Office (252-946-6481) or the
Wilmington Regional Office(910-796-7215)for more information on how to comply with these buffer rules.
Division of Coastal Management Offices
Morehead City Headquarters Washington District
400 Commerce Ave 943 Washington Square Mall
Morehead City, NC 28557 Washington, NC 27889
252-808-2808/ I-888-4RCOAST 252-946-648 I
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
(Serves:Carteret,Craven,Onslow- (Serves: Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford, Hyde,
North of New River Inlet-and Pamlico Tyrrell and Washington Counties)
Counties)
Elizabeth City District Wilmington District
401 S. Griffin St. 127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Ste. 300 Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Elizabeth City, NC 27909 910-796-7215
252-264-3901 Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone] (Serves: Brunswick, New Hanover,
(Serves:Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Onslow-South of New River Inlet-
Dare,Gates, Pasquotank and Perquimans and Pender Counties)
Counties)
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/cm/dcm-home
Revised 7/06/17

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ROY COOPER
> Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Coastal Management BRAXTON DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Director
BUFFER AUTHORIZATION CERTIFICATE FOR SHORELINE STABILIZATION
A riparian buffer authorization is required for shoreline stabilization activities within the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River
basins per Division of Water Resources(DWR) regulations 15A NCAC 02B. 0233 and 0259. The Division of Coastal
Management(DCM)through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Division of Water Resources (DWR) has
reviewed your project proposal and has determined that the project as proposed complies with the aforementioned
regulations.
Those activities covered by your Coastal Area Management Act(CAMA) permit have received Buffer Authorization
provided the project is constructed in a manner that continues to meet all of the conditions listed below. Failure to
comply with this Buffer Authorization may subject the property owner and the party(contractor) performing the
construction and/or land clearing to a civil penalty by DWR of up to$25,000 per day per violation.
i. Impacts: Impacts to woody vegetation from clearing and filling in Zone 1 (begins at the most landward of either
normal water line(NWL) or normal high water line(NHWL)and extends 30 feet landward)shall be minimized to
what must be impacted for the sound installation of the shoreline stabilization project. Unnecessary clearing and
filling in the buffer is a violation of the riparian buffer rules.
2. Clearing& Grading:Clearing and grading of Zone 2 (begins at the landward edge of Zone 1 and extends 20 feet
landward) is allowed provided that it is re-vegetated immediately and Zone 1 is not compromised,which includes
maintaining diffused (non-channelized) flow of storm water runoff through the buffer.
3. Construction Corridors:Construction corridors are allowed for shoreline stabilization projects, but they must be
satisfactorily restored as described in condition 5 below,
4. Potential Overwash: For vertical shoreline stabilization projects (bulkheads)only;sites where wave overwash is '
expected to be severe, the first ten (10)feet landward(unless specifically authorized otherwise by DCM) from the •
structure may be maintained as a stable lawn in order to provide for structural stability.
s. Temporary Stabilization: Immediately post-construction, bare soils must be stabilized as quickly as possible by
providing a temporary ground cover. Newly seeded areas should be protected with mulch and/or erosion matting.
This ground cover is a temporary measure used to address erosion until site restoration can be accomplished.
6. Site Restoration:At minimum, pre-project site conditions must be re-established.A site that was wooded prior to
this shoreline stabilization project must be restored with woody vegetation ata stem density of 260 stems per acre.
Non wooded sites may be re-vegetated with woody vegetation. Restoration must be completed by the first
subsequent planting season (November 1 through March 30) after completion of the bulkhead. /
a Pre-project site conditions: c/cere J Iv I- w'� ,,„ /weer Cd�`Cc eh te 4- . 1(-1/k�c,I
7. Project Drawing:The drawing on the CAMA General Permit is considered the project drawing of your property
indicating the location of the shoreline stabilization structure and anyassociated clearing,
grading,and construction
corridors.This drawing will be used to aid in compliance and monitoring efforts.
By your signature below you agree to be held responsible for meeting all of the above listed conditions and verify that all
in .rm•tion is •• plete and accurate.
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p�; r rinted Name ermit Officer's Signet re
Agent or App ant Signature Issue Date
CAMA GENERAL PERMIT#: 77 WC 4" .
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
Washington Office 1943 Washington Square Mail Washington,NC 27889 I 252-946-6481
Wilt-fling-Jon Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Evt Wilmington NC 23405-3845 i i0-796n215
Morehead City Office 1400 Commerce Avenue Morehead City,NC 28557 1252-808-2808

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Staples, Shane
From: hopkinsmarine82 <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 1:43 PM
To: Staples, Shane
Subject: [External] Fw: Bulkhead
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On Sunday, December 13, 2020. 10:04 PM, Novaks <dcnovak'icomcast.net>wrote:
Hi Robbie:
Dan& Carol Novak; owners of Lot# 14 in Dowry Creek give Robbie Hopkins of Hopkins
Marine our permission to pull a permit for us to complete our bulkhead.
If you have any questions,please Dan @ 410-459-1904 or Carol @ 410-459-0364.
Thanks,
Dan& Carol Novak
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On Dec 13, 2020, at 7:20 PM,JAMES GENT<[e-mail]>wrote:
i

Glad I can be of assistance. It is difficult enough trying to deal with these
things locally; it can be much more frustrating trying to do it from long
distance. You sound like real nice folks. We wish you were looking to
build here rather than Florida. Cheers..
Jim
On Sunday, December 13, 2020, 11:36:24 AM EST, Novak's <[e-mail]>
wrote:
Absolutely, go for it. Thanks for your help with all this.
Take care.
Carol
On Dec 13, 2020. at 8:40 AM, JAMES GENT <[e-mail]>
wrote:
Hey Dan,
Robbie is going to place the material for your bulkhead on
your lot; and if I understand him correctly, he will use the
same crossing that the guy who does you mowing
uses. Would you mind if he also placed the materials for my
boat house on your lot? This way he would not have to
cross our lawn and over our French drain system. Thanks.
Jim
On Saturday, December 12, 2020, 7:52:34 PM EST, Novaks
<[e-mail]> wrote:
Thanks Jim.
I was dropping it in the mail tomorrow to Robbie's address , but will
instead send it to you.
Thanks for your help.
Dan
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FINRA/SIPC. Novak Financial Planning, Cadaret, Grant and
TDAmeritrade are separate entities.
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On Dec 12, 2020, at 5:38 PM, JAMES GENT
<[e-mail]> wrote:
Hey Dan,
Yes, I sent Robbie an email back on Nov. 9
providing him with our consent; I resent the
email today. I know you are as frustrated with
Robbie as I am; however, I will say Robbie is a
good guy and his team does great work. They
replaced our bulkhead back in 2017 and we
couldn't be more satisfied. Base on our
experience, my friend had Robbie remove an
old boat house and then build a new pier and
boat house. Again, they did fantastic work
and my friend couldn't be more pleased. His
only problem is his lack of communication
skills. He could respond to messages in a
more timely fashion. But, at the end of the day,
if you can endure the frustrations in trying to
communicate with him, I am sure that you will
be more than pleased with the job he will do for
you.
I'll keep you updated on the progress on your
bulkhead. If you would like, I would be happy
to hand deliver your down payment (50% of the
invoice) to Robbie if you send me the check at
218 E. Dowry Creek. This way we can ensure
he gets it. Feel free to contact me if you have
more questions or need help. Cheers.
Jim
On Saturday, December 12, 2020, 4:27:54 PM EST,
Novaks <[e-mail]> wrote:
Hi again Jim:
Just actually spoke with Robbie.
He's been on a job at Alligator river for almost a month.
He said he would be starting your boat house next week,
but needs emails from you and my other neighbor that
it's OK for him to proceed with building the bulkhead for
us.
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He was going to go into his office to see if he can
retrieve your email along with Carol's.
Seems like we are moving in the right direction.
Enjoy your Saturday evening !
Dan
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On Dec 12, 2020, at 2:14 PM, JAMES
GENT <[e-mail]> wrote:
Hi Carol,
Good news! Robbie Hopkins'
barge is now sitting off of our
bulkhead, so they are ready to
go. I get the impression that
Robbie only checks his emails
about twice a year. I know that
you have corresponded with him
as will as your neighbor on lot
#13. Back on Nov. 9 I sent him
an email providing my consent for
the work on your lot. Today he
told me that he had not herd from
you and that I needed to send
him an email providing my
consent for your work. I told him
he already has all he needs and
to just check his email. In any
event, things are finally moving
forward.
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One final thing. Robbie is going
to place the material for your
bulkhead on your lot; and if I
understand him correctly, he will
use the same crossing that the
guy who does you mowing
uses. Would you mind if he also
placed the materials for my boat
house on your lot? This way he
would not have to cross our lawn
and over our French drain
system. Thanks.
Jim Gent
On Saturday, November 21. 2020,
1:46:59 PM EST, JAMES GENT
<[e-mail]> wrote:
Hi Carol. Robbie has not started working
yet. You might want to try calling the
office number at 8:30 in the morning.
That is when I have had the best luck.
They have not responded to my emails
either. I am out of town and will try to get
up with him when I get back home.
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On Sat, Nov 21, 2020 at 8:24 AM, Dan
& Carol Novak
<[e-mail]> wrote:
Good morning,
I hope you are doing well. I was
wondering if Robbie Hopkins has
started the work at your house. If
so, can you mention to him that
we e-mailed him back and
called. Our neighbor on the other
side, Roger Peck, also e-mailed
him his consent. I e-mailed
asking for next steps, i.e. deposit,
etc. We haven't heard a
word. The only thing we have
received regarding this project
was the invoice you
forwarded. This is what has
happened in the past and then it
falls through the cracks or is
forgotten. Since you've been so
kind as to make this connection,
and given you will have access to
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Robbie while he is working on
your house, I am trying to make
sure this work actually proceeds
this time. We really appreciate
your efforts. When you see him,
would you mind asking him if he
has received the e-mails from us
and Roger Peck? Also, if he calls
me from an unrecognized
number, there is a very good
chance, I'm not picking up so if
he calls, please leave a message
and we'll get right back to him.
Thanks again. And, have a
wonderful Thanksgiving!
Take care,
Carol
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Staples, Shane
From: hopkinsmarine82 <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 1:46 PM
To: Staples, Shane
Subject: [External] Fw: Consent to build new bulkhead on lot #14 Dowry Creek
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On Saturday. December 12. 2020, 1:37 PM,JAMES GENT<jfgentiii bellsouth.net>wrote:
I thought I would resend this email to ensure that you receive it.
Jim
On Monday, November 9, 2020, 3:46:20 PM EST. JAMES GENT <[e-mail]> wrote:
Hi Robbie,
This email is to let you know that you have my consent to have Dan and Carol Novak
replace the bulkhead on lot #14 in the Dowry Creek subdivision. I look forward to
seeing you next month.
Jim Gent
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Staples, Shane
From: hopkinsmarine82 <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 1:49 PM
To: Staples, Shane
Subject: [External] Fw: New Bulkhead on Lot 14 for Dan &Carol Novak
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On Tuesday, November 10. 2020. 5:23 PM, Roger Peck<ralan29 c ymail.com>wrote:
Mr. Hopkins,
Good afternoon. Regarding a new bulkhead for the Novak I have absolutely no
objection at all.
I do have a personal request for you. I own Lot 13 and have some erosion on an area
behind my bulkhead. Since you will be on site adjacent to my lot, I would appreciate
your quote to refill the missing soil and clay on my bulkhead. Since it is within the 15ft
range a CAMA permit will not be required. Would you be able to include seed and
straw to help hold the soil in Place?
Please email the quote to my email above. My cell number is 252-721-1122 if you need
to discuss this we me. The fill makes sense you will be next to my lot and doing the
same for Dan and Carol.
Thank you.
Roger Peck
109 Forecastle Ct.
Washington, NC 27889
252-721-1122
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