TBEX_11-11_ Topsail (2)

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Coastal Management
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Town of Topsail Beach
C/o Christina Watkins
820 S. Anderson Blvd.
Topsail Beach, NC 28445.
November 3, 2011
Natural Resources
EXEMPTED PROJECT (MINOR) EXEMPTION
STRUCTURAL ACCESSWAY (15A NCAC 7K .0207)
Exemption Number - TBEX11-11
Location: Catherine Avenue Public Beach Access
OCEAN HAZARD AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
Dear Ms. Watkins:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
I have reviewed the information submitted to this office concerning the necessary filing of an application for a minor
development permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. After making a site inspection on 11/03/11,1 have determined that the
activity you propose is exempt from needing a minor development permit as long as it remains consistent with your site drawing dated
July 12, 2011, (received by DCM on October 7, 2011) and meet the conditions specified below. If you plans should change and your
project will no longer meet these conditions, please contact me before proceeding.
STRUCTURAL ACCESSWAY EXEMPTED
1. The accessway must not exceed six feet in width and shall provide only pedestrian access to the ocean beach.
2. The accessway must be constructed so as -to make negligible alterations to the frontal dunes. This means that the
accessway must be constructed on raised posts or pilings of five feet or less in depth, so that wherever possible only the
posts or pilings touch the frontal dunes without any alteration to the dunes. In no case shall the frontal dune be altered so
as to significantly diminish its capacity as a protective barrier against flooding and erosion.
3. Construction of the accessway be shall consistent with all other applicable local ordinances and N. C. Building Code
standards.
This exemption to CAMA permit requirements does not alleviate the necessity of your obtaining any other State, Federal or
Local authorization. This exemption expires 90 days from the date of the letter.
rely,
on Dail, LPO
27 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net
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