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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNTBEX_13-34_ ProctorPat McCrory Governor Russell L. Proctor 2148 Joelene Drive Rocky Point, NC 27803 gAW-7W.-A NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Division of Coastal Management Braxton C. Davis Director March 20, 2013 Exemption Number — NTBEXI3-34 RE: EXEMPTED PROJECT (MINOR) EXEMPTION SAND FENCING (15A NCAC 7K .0212) — Exemption# NTBEXI3-34 2314 New River Inlet Road, North Topsail Beach, NC AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN — Ocean Hazard AEC Dear Mr. Proctor: LF 3 -- 8 _ &-Z-L Resources John E. Skvarla, III Secretary I have reviewed the information submitted to this office in your inquiry concerning the necessary filing of an application for a minor development permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. Based on the information provided, I have determined that the activity you propose is exempt from needing a minor development permit as long as it remains consistent with your information dated received by DCM on March, 20, 2013, and meets the conditions specified below. If your plans should change and your project will no longer meet these conditions, please contact me before proceeding. SAND FENCE CONDITIONS: (1) Sand fencing may only be installed for the purpose of: building sand dunes by trapping wind blown sand; the protection of the dune(s) and vegetation (planted or existing). (2) Sand fencing shall not impede existing public access to the beach, recreational use of the beach or emergency vehicle access. Sand fencing shall not be installed in a manner that impedes or restricts established common law and statutory rights of public access and use of public trust lands and waters. (3) Sand fencing shall not be installed in a manner that impedes, traps or otherwise endangers sea turtles, sea turtle nests or sea turtle hatchlings. (4) Non-functioning, damaged, or unsecured sand fence shall be immediately removed by the property owner. (5) Sand fencing shall be constructed from evenly spaced thin wooden vertical slats connected with twisted wire, no more than 5 feet in height. Wooden posts or stakes no larger than 2" X 4" or 3" diameter shall support sand fencing. (6) Location. Sand fencing shall be placed as far landward as possible to avoid interference with sea turtle nesting, existing public access, recreational use of the beach, and emergency vehicle access. (a) Sand fencing shall not be placed on the wet sand beach area. (b) Sand fencing installed parallel to the shoreline shall be located no farther waterward than the crest of the frontal or primary dune; or 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: 910-796-72151 FAX: 910-395-3964 Internet: www.nccoastalmanagement.net �n Russell L. Proctor Page Two March 20, 2013 (c) Sand fencing installed waterward of the crest of the frontal or primary dune shall be installed at an angle no less than 45 degree to the shoreline. Individual sections of sand fence shall not exceed more than 10 feet in length and shall be spaced no less than seven feet apart, and shall not extend more than 10 feet waterward of the following locations, whichever is most waterward: the first line of stable natural vegetation, the toe of the frontal or primary dune, or erosion escarpment of frontal or primary dune. Please note this exemption does not allow for the installation of 4" x 4" post with ropes attached, on the beach, seaward of the proposed sand fencing. Any deterrent (i.e. placard, sign, etc.) used to prevent traffic on/into the dune system shall be adhered to the post supporting the sand fencing. This exemption 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. Sincerely, (r� Jas Dail; L 0 cc: DCM WIRO Terrie Woodle, Town of North Topsail Beach Town of North Topsail Beach SAND FENCE COST SHARE PROGRAM ORDER FORM' ***A CAMA (Coastal Area Management Act) exemption is required to install sand fencing on your property. Please fill out this form completely. The Town will forward this form to our local permitting officer with CAMA (Jason Dail - 910-796-7221fjason.dait@ncdenr.gov) and he will maille-mail you the exemption certificate to the mailing address or e-mail address you provide below. AMOUNT OF SAND FENCE ORDERED (50 feet to one roll -cut in 10 ft. lengths -most properties need 2 rolls) ❑ 2 rolls ❑ 3 rolls )(4 rolls o 5 rolls ❑ 6 rolls Other` (Rolls are $40.00 each, You will pay $20 per roll - ex. 2 rolls = $40,00) The wooden posts to hold the sand fencing is not supplied by the Town. Per CAMA posts cannot be more than 5 feet in height and no larger than 2 x4' or 3' diameter. Sand fencing is stored at NTB Public Works at 3315 Gray Street. It can be picked up on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (or call ahead at 910-328-1349 ext. 20) NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH PROPERTY ADDRESS t House Number and Street o�'�l e^^' `� v.cr- �r �e�l ' a r PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESSIPHONEIE-MAIL — CAMA local permit officer will send the CAMA exemption certificate to this addressfematl StreeUPO Box City, State, zip Phone Numbers Home CdSaCell �2`S�i °tog��guf� Work CaSa)4A3-�fia�� E-mail Address �r o C_"COO !" 42- S� ; Vt,` .0 <o n-\ If you are not on our Connect-CTY notification system, do you want Town Staff to add you? ❑ Yes ❑ No If so, which number do you want to use as your primary numbed Would you like to receive texts on your cell phone? *Ij Yes ❑ No FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Amount Collected $ Q 0, OQ X Check ❑ Cash ❑ Credit Card (in person) o Credit Card (online) Receipt Number Form forwarded to CAMA? 44es ❑ No DCM WUINGTON, NC MAR 2 0 2013 FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLINE Go to www.officialoayments.00m Click on local Payments Select the following: State: North Carolina Payment Entity: North Topsail Beach, Tmvn of Payment Type: Miscellaneous Payments Click `Make a Payment'. On the next page next to Products select Sand Fence and put in the amount you need to pay ($20 per roll). Please e-mail or fax your receipt with this order form.