29-20 (CRC Variance) Shinn Creek Estates HOA

Permit Class
NEW
(BY CRC VARIANCE)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
and
Coastal Resources Commission
Permit
for
X Major Development in an Area of Environmental Concern
pursuant to NCGS 113A-118
X Excavation and/or filling pursuant to NCGS 113-229
Issued to Shmn Creek Estates HOA, 6433 Shinn Creek Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409
Permit Number
29-20
Authorizing development in New Hanover County at man-made boat basin and connecting channel adi. to the
AIWW, at 6432 Shinn Creek Ln, in Wilmington, as requested in the permittee's application dated 11/5/18, including
attached drawings (7), Sheets 1-4, 6,7 of 7 dated "Revised 4/10/19" and Sheets 5 of 7 dated 10/25/18.
This permit, issued on March 3.2020 , is subject to compliance with the application (where consistent
with the permit), all applicable regulations, special conditions and notes set forth below. Any violation of these terms may
be subject to fines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to be null and void.
Excavation
1) In keeping with the Variance (CRC-VR- 19- 10) granted by the Coastal Resources Commission (CRC)
on February 12, 2020, and the Order signed by the CRC Chairman on February 19, 2020, the depth
of excavation shall not exceed -3 feet below the mean low water level for the boat basin, maintained
channel and the area known as the "S Channel". In no case shall the depth of excavation exceed the
depth of connecting waters.
2) In order to protect juvenile shrimp and fmfish populations, no excavation or filling shall be permitted
between April 1 and September 30 of any year without the prior approval of the Division of Coastal
Management, in consultation with appropriate resource agencies.
(See attached sheets for Additional Conditions)
This permit action may be appealed by the permittee or
other qualified persons within twenty (20) days of the issuing
date.
This permit must be accessible on -site to Department
personnel when the project is inspected for compliance.
Any maintenance work or project modification not covered
hereunder requires further Division approval.
All work must cease when the permit expires on
December 31, 2023
In issuing this permit, the State of North Carolina agrees
that your project is consistent with the North Carolina Coastal
Management Program.
Signed by the authority of the Secretary of DEQ and the Chair
of the Coastal Resources Commission.
4ZA r;x_l� f
Braxton C. Davis, Director
Division of Coastal Management
This permit and its conditions are hereby accepted.
Signature of Permittee

Shinn Creek Estates HOA Permit No. 29-20
1 Page 2 of 4
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
3) No excavation shall take place outside of the area indicated on the w! rkplan drawings and in no case
shall excavation take place within 10 feet of any Coastal Wetlands.
4) The temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill materials within waters or vegetated
wetlands is not authorized.
5) No excavated or fill material shall be placed at any time in any vegetated wetlands or surrounding
waters. -
6) The authorized project is located within a primary nursery area (PNA). Therefore, in accordance with
NCAC 15A:07H.0208 of the Rules of the Coastal Resources Commission, no new dredging or
excavation within the PNA shall be permitted outside of the area indicated on the workplan drawings.
Dredging in any manner, except to the extent authorized under Variance Order CRC-VR-19-10,
including "kicking" with boat propellers, is not authorized. This prohibition shall be applied and
enforced throughout the entire existence of the permitted activity.
7) All mechanized equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent contamination of
waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials. In the event of a
spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the pennittee shall immediately report it to the
National Response Center at [phone] and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed.
Spoil Disposal
8) No spoil material shall be placed within 30 feet of the mean high water line.
9) All excavated materials shall be confined above mean high water level and landward of regularly or
irregularly flooded marsh behind adequate dikes or other retaining structures to prevent spillover of
solids into any marsh or surrounding waters.
10) The spoil disposal area shall be inspected and approved by a representative of the Division of Coastal
Management prior to the commencement of any dredging activities.
Maintenance Clause
11) The Division of Coastal Management shall be notified in writing at least two (2) weeks in advance of
each dredging event authorized by this permit, and such notification shall include:
A. The number of the original permit.
B. A statement that no dimensional changes are proposed.
C. A copy of the original permit plans with cross -hatching indicating the area to be maintained, the
area to be used for spoil disposal, and the estimated amount of material to be removed. The
location, design and holding capacity of the spoil disposal site shall be approved by a
representative of the Division prior to the initiation of any maintenance dredging activities.
D. The date of map revision. and the permittee's signature shown anew on the original plan. -

Shinn Creek Estates HOA
Permit No. 29-20
Page 3 of 4
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
Oyster Bed Mitigation
12) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee and in order to satisfy, concerns of the resource
agencies, originally proposed wooden breakwaters located at the "S Channel" for this project are hereby
deleted. Any and all reference to the originally proposed wooden bre•akwaters in the attached permit
application or workplan drawings is hereby considered null and voiq.
13) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, the locatioh of the authorized oyster beds
located along the maintained channel and the "S Channel" shall be constructed in accordance with the
attached workplan drawings.
14) No vegetated wetlands or oyster resource shall be filled, even temp)orarily.
15) The location of the authorized oyster beds shall be staked by the permittee and verified by a
representative of the Division of Coastal Management within a maximum of 30 days prior to the start of
construction.
16) The oyster beds shall consist of clean oyster shell. The permittee shall be responsible for immediate
removal of any materials or debris that becomes dislodged or moves outside the authorized alignment.
17) Any mitigative measures or environmental commitments specifically made by the applicant in the
narrative for this project shall be implemented, regardless of whether or not such commitments are
addressed by individual conditions of this permit.
Navigational Aids
18) In accordance with commitments made by the permittee, the channel navigational aids shall be
constructed and located as depicted on the attached workplan drawings.
USACE Conditions
19) In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trkhechus manatus, the applicant must
implement the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Guidelines, and strictIiy adhere to all requirements therein.
The guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.gov/ne-es/mammaUmanatee—guidelines.pd
General
20) This permit shall not be assigned, transferred, sold or otherwise disposed of to a third party without the
written approval of the Division of Coastal Management.
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21) In order to ensure compliance with the conditions of this Permit, the permittee and his contractor shall
schedule a pre -construction conference with the Division of Coastali Management prior to the initiation
of any dredging or mobilization activities.
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22) This permit does not authorize any permanent or long-term interference with the public's right of access
and/or usage of all State lands and waters.

DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
APPLICANT: Shinn Creek Estates HOA
COUNTY: New Hanover
PROJECT NAME: Shinn Creek Estates Improvments
LOCATION OF PROJECT: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the AIWW, in Wilmington
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD: 11-27-18
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: Yes To Be Forwarded: N/A
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Surgan DISTRICT OFFICE: WILMINGTON
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: 't'4e- G%f, vm
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: FEE RECD: $400 (60140) # 4135
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: Spears
PUBLIC NOTICE REC'D: 12-14-19 END OF NOTICE DATE: 1-4-19
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES RECD: DEED RECD: Yes
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 2-10-19 150 DAY DEADLINE:
MAIL OUT DATE: 12-11-18 STATE DUE DATE: 1-4-19
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENY
AGENCY
DATE
COMMENTS
RETURNED
OBJECTIONS:
YES NO
NOTES
DCM — Field Rep
DCM — LUP Consistency Determination
Local Permit Officer
Corps of Engineers — Regulatory Branch
DWR-401 Section
DWR— Public Water Supply
DEMLR — Stormwater & Sed/Erosion
DOA — State Property Office
Wildlife Resources Commission
DMF — Shellfish Section
DMF — Habitat & Enhancement
DNCR —Archives & History
DNCR — Natural Heritage Program
NCDOT
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Rural Development Division
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DCM-MHD CITY

NC Division of Coastal Management
Major Permit Application Computer Sheet
AEC: AIW W
Fee: $400 135
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Applicant: Shinn Creek'ItM 65fmfeS ti0/}-
AgenttContractor: Land Management Group do Greg Finch
Project Site County: New Hanover
Staff: Brooks Surgen
District: WAmington
Project Name: Shinn Creek Maintenance Excavation
Rover File: n/a
River Basin: Cape Fear
Initial date of application submittal: 11-7-18
Date application "received as complete" in the Field office: ) Z�
SITE DESCRIPTION/PERMIT INFORMATION
ORW: []Yes NNo PNA: es []No
Photos Taken: Yes ❑ No
Setback Required (riparian): ❑Yes XNo
Critical Habitat: ❑Yes NNo ❑Not Sure
15 foot waiver obtained: ❑Yes o
Hazard N tification Returned:
[]YesWNo
SAV: ❑Yes No ❑Not Sure
Shell Bottom: []Yes[]NoNot
Temporary Impacts: ❑Yes No
Sure
Sandbags: ❑Yes No El Not Sure
Did the land use cla sification come
from county LUP: [-]No
MitigatignRequired (optional):
❑,
Yes
WYes
No
Moratorium Conditions:
Environmental Assessment Done:
Length of Shoreline:
OYes []No ❑NA
❑Yes 014o ❑NA
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Shellfish Area Designation:
Project Description: (code)
Development Area: (code)
Open -or- lose
SECONDARY WATER CLASSIFICATION — OPTIONAL (choose MAX of 4)
LJ Future Water Supply (FWS)
❑Nutrient Sensitive Waters (NSW)
Swamp Waters (SW)
❑ High Quality Waters (HQW)
❑ Outstanding Resource Waters (OR"
WETLANDS IMPACTED
❑ (404) Corp. of Engineers (Jurisdictional
❑ (LS) Sea lavender (Limonium sp.)
❑ (SS) Glasswort ( Salicomia sp.)
wetlands)
❑ (CJ) Saw grass (Cladium jamaicense)
❑ (SA) Salt marsh cordgrass (Spartina
(SY) Salt reed grass (Spartina
altemiflora)
cynosuroides)
(DS) Salt or spike grass (Dishchlis
❑ (SC) Bullrush or thrW square (Scirpus
❑ (TY) Cattail (Typha sp.)
spicata)
sp.)
❑ (JR) Black needlerush (Juncus
❑ (SP) Salt/meadow grass (Spartina
roemerianus)
patens)
APPLICATION FEE
❑ No fee required - $0.00
❑ III(A) Private w/ D&F up to 1 acre; 3490
III(D) Priv. public or Comm w/ D&F to 1
can be applied - $250
acre; 4144 can't be applied - $400
❑ Minor Modification to a CAMA Major
LJ Major Modification to a CAMA Major
❑ IV Any development involving D&F of
permit - $100
permit - $250
more than 1 acre - $475
Permit Transfer - $100
III(B) Public or commercial w/ D&F to 1
Express Permit - $2000
acre; 4144 can be applied - $400
VED
Major development extension request -
El [I. Public or commercial/no dredge
RECE
$100
and/or fill - $400
❑ I. Private no dredge and/or fill - $250
III(C) Priv. public or Comm w /D&F to 1
acre; 4144 can be applied; DCM needs
DWQ agreement - $400
CM-MHD CITY

Shinn Creek HOA
Date: 11-7-18
Describe below the ACTIVITIES that have been applied for. All values should match the dimension order, and units of
measurement found in your Activities code sheet
TYPE
REPLACE
Activity Name
Number
Choose
Choose
Dimension 1
Dimension 2 Dimension 3
Dimension 4
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❑ Y ❑ N
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❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
1
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
New Work ❑
Replace
Maint ❑
❑ Y ❑ N
Describe below the HABITAT disturbances for the application. All values should match the name, and units of measurement found
in your Habitat code sheet
TOTAL Sq. Ft
FINAL Sq. Ft
TOTAL Feet
FINAL Feet
(Applied for.
(Anticipated final
(Applied for.
(Anticipated final
DISTURB TYPE
Disturbance total
disturbance.
Disturbance
disturbance.
Habitat Name
Choose One
includes any
Excludes any
total includes
Excludes any
anticipated
restoration
any anticipated
restoration and/or
restoration or
and/or temp
restoration or
temp impact
temp impacts)
impact amount)
temp impacts)
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2.
3.
4.
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
APPLICANT'S NAME: Shinn Creek Estates HOA, Inc. c/o Greg Finch (LMG)
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Site is located at 6432 Shinn Creek Lane, adjacent to the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway, in Wilmington, New Hanover County.
Photo Index — 2006: 22-7423 L-N, 22 / O, 23
INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA / D&F
Lat:34°11'44.39"N Long:77°49'41.53"W
INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit — 12/6/2018
Was Applicant Present — No
PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received — 11/7/2018
Complete—11/27/2018
Office — Wilmington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan— Wilmington/New Hanover County
Land Classification From LUP — Developed (Residential), Conservation (Open Water)
(B) AEC(s) Involved: EW, PTA, ES
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Private
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing- Septic
Planned- N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing- Single-family residences, driveways, private docking facilities and ramp
Planned- Excavation of channel and basin.
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands (Shading)
(B) Non -Vegetated Wetlands (Open Water)
9,000 sq.ft.
(C) Other - Highground (Spoil Disposal)
(D) Total Area Disturbed: 18,000 sq. ft. (0.41 acres)
(E) Primary Nursery Area: Yes
(F) Water Classification: SA;HQW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to maintain an existing access channel and basin, excavate a
new channel to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), and install new breakwaters.
RECEIVED
DEC 13 2018
DCM-MHD CITY

Shinn Creek Estates HOA, Inc.
Page 2
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The subject area is located at 6432 Shinn Creek Lane, in Wilmington, New Hanover County. To locate the properties
from the Wilmington Regional Office (WiRO), take Eastwood Road and travel east towards Wrightsville Beach
approximately 2.0 miles. Turn right onto Military Cut -Off Road and travel south approximately 1.3 miles until you reach
Greenville Loop Road. Turn left onto Greenville Loop Road and travel approximately 0.85 miles south until you reach
Shinnwood Road. Turn left onto Shinnwood Road and continue for 0.4 mile. Take a left on to Welcome Lane and then a
right on to Shinn Creek Lane. The project area is located at the end of Shinn Creek Lane at the community boat ramp and
docking facility.
The project area is located adjacent to a maintained community owned property at the end of Shinn Creek Lane which
serves a neighborhood of 36 properties. The property is approximately 3.22 acres with an average elevation of
approximately 6' above Normal High Water (NHW). Existing structures on the upland portion of the lot consists of a
driveway and a raised road and culvert stabilized by riprap. There is an existing drainage channel which crosses north to
south across the applicant's property. At a right angle to the east of the drainage channel is an existing 25' wide by 30'
long boat basin and approximately 600' long access channel that leads from the basin to a natural "S" channel. Within the
existing basin and access channel is a community boat ramp, docking facility and several private docking facilities. The
natural "S" channel has limited navigation at high tide out of the access channel and empties in to a man-made canal that
is maintained by Shinnwood homeowners for access to the AIWW. The upland area of the project site is vegetated
primarily with upland trees and ornamental grasses and shrubs. There is a narrow section of section "404" type wetlands
located on the waterward side of the property, which consists of Sea Myrtle (Baccharis halimifolia), and Sea Oxeye
(Borrichia frutescens). Coastal Wetland species located adjacent to the project area include but are not limited to: Saltwort
(Salicornia sp.), Black Needle Rush (Juncos roemarianus), and Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alternii lora).
Based on permit history for dredge and fill and historical aerial photography, it appears the boat basin and access channel
were originally excavated some time prior to 1970 before CAMA regulations came in to affect. State Permit No. 72-82
was issued on June 22, 1982 to Joseph Rogers authorizing maintenance dredging of the 25' wide by 30' long boat basin to
-5' MLW. The permit also included maintenance of an access channel measuring 20' wide by 670' long and -5' MLW, a
35' long bulkhead within the basin, and two 5' wide by 10' long riprap breakwaters to stabilized either side of the "flared
entrance". The approved work plan drawings show the access channel ending north of the natural "S" channel and does
not include excavation of the natural "S" channel. State Permit No. 72-82 was modified on May 12, 1983 for a 20' wide
by 30' long boat ramp, 6' wide by 16' long float, a 6' wide by 12' long wooden walkway, and a bulkhead. State Permit
No. 72-82 was modified on June 7, 1985 for maintenance excavation of the ditch on the north side of the culvert to 8'
wide by 60' long by -3' at MLW. State Permit No. 72-82 was renewed on June 23, 1987 and then again on February 19,
1992. Letter of Refinement was issued on November 17, 1993 for State Permit No. 72-82 authorizing the relocation of
the dredge spoil site on the property. State Permit No. 72-82 was transferred to Boyce Quinn, Inc. on January 24, 1996
and was modified on January 2, 1997 for the relocation of the existing boat ramp, sheet pile breakwaters, and docks. State
Permit No. 72-82 was renewed again on July 9, 1997. A major modification application was received by the Division of
Coastal Management on June 26, 1996 with revisions submitted July 30 through August 27, 1997. The application
proposed the excavation of a 30' to 40' wide by 1,390' long access channel to -6' at MLW to connect the AIWW to the
head of the existing access channel. The project proposal also included excavation of the 345' long natural "S" channel
that had not been previously dredged. Permit files were inconclusive in determining that a major modification was issued
for this dredge project. State Permit No. 72-82 was renewed and then modified and renewed on August 12, 1999 to
reconfigure a proposed pier and float and then was renewed again on May 30, 2001. A Letter of Refinement was issued
for State Permit No. 72-82 on March 6, 2002 authorizing the relocation of an existing float within the basin. State Permit
No. 72-82 was renewed on February 5, 2007 and transferred to Shinn Creek Estates HOA. Two requests for maintenance
dredging within the basin and access channel were received by NCDCM on June 11, 2011 and June 4, 2013 but no
authorization of the proposed maintenance dredging could be found in the permit file. A Letter of Refinement
t�was issued
for State Permit No. 72-82 on July 15, 2014 authorizing a 12' by 12' open wooden platform on h�S Fla new 4'
wide by 30' long walkway. A minor modification to State Permit No. 72-82 was issued on Apri orizing a
new fixed access walkway, access ramp, and floating dock. State Permit No. 72-82 expired on December 31, 2015.
DEC 13 2018

Shinn Creek Estates HOA, Inc.
Page 3
The City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Land Use Plan classifies the adjacent waters as Conservation, and the
adjacent high ground portion of the project area as Residential. The waters of the AIWW are classified as SA by the
Division of Water Resources. This area IS designated as a Primary Nursery Area (PNA) by the Division of Marine
Fisheries and according to maps provided by the Shellfish Sanitation Section, the area is CLOSED to the harvesting of
shellfish.
PROPOSED PROJECT
The applicant proposes to maintain an existing access channel and basin, excavate a new channel to the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), and install new breakwaters. An initial dredge event is proposed to remove
approximately 600 cy of material from an area measuring 8' wide by 1,083' long to a depth of approximately -3' at MLW.
The proposed initial dredge area would include and existing 25' wide by 30' long boat basin, and an 8' wide by 1,083'
long access channel, of which approximately 460' linear feet is considered new dredging of the natural "S" channel (see
Sheet 4 and 5 of 7). Shallow bottom material would be removed mechanically by bucket -to -barge method and deposited
at a privately -owned spoil disposal site identified by the applicant as Parcel ID No. R06300-002-003-000. The spoil site
is located approximately 0.3 miles north of the project site and adjacent to USACE Disposal Site No. DA-0251 at the
confluence of the AIWW and Shinn Creek (see Sheet 1 of 7). The disposal site is owned by Shore Acres Company who
has approved the applicants use of the site for this project in the enclosed letter of agreement. The application states that
the material would be off loaded and placed outside the USACE Easement Boundary on the eastern portion of the island.
The proposed spoil site is commonly used as a disposal site by local marine contractors. The proposed final water depth
for this area would be -3' at MLW in connection to a waterbody that has an existing water depth of -3' at MLW. The
applicant also proposes four (4) wooden breakwaters at the perimeter of the "S" channel; two approximately 60' long, one
at 70' long, and one at 40' long and approximately P above MHW (see Sheet 5 through 7 of 7). As proposed, the
breakwaters would have open spacing between the boards and provide unimpeded water and faunal movement.
10. ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
The proposed initial dredging would disturb approximately 9,000 sq. ft. of shallow bottom area and would result in the
removal of approximately 600 cy of material from the existing basin and access channel system. Approximately 3,680 sq.
ft. of the shallow bottom within access channel is classified as Primary Nursery Area which would be deepened from its
natural depth of 0' to -I'at MLW to -3' at MLW. The disposal of the material would impact approximately 9,000 sq. ft.
of highground, which would be located on an existing spoil island at the confluence of the AIWW and Shinn Creek
(adjacent to USACE Disposal Site No. 0251), which is commonly used as disposal site by local marine contractors. Minor
increases in turbidity should be expected during the dredging event; however, no long term adverse impacts are
anticipated. The applicant claims that the project would benefit upstream water quality by removing a significant barrier
to circulation associated with the shoaling at the natural "S" channel.
Submitted by: Brooks Surgan Date: December 7, 2018 Office: Wilmington
RECEIVED
DEC 13 Z018
DCM-MHD CITY

1. Form DCM-MP-1
APPLICATION for
Major Development Permit
(last revised 12/27I06)
North Carolina DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
1. Primary Applicant/ Landowner Information
Business Name
Project Name (if applicable)
Shinn Creek Estates HOA
Shinn Creek Estates
Applicant 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Ben
NA
Stephenson
Applicant 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
NA
NA
NA
If additional applicants, please attach an additional page(s) with names listed.
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
State
6433 Shinn Creek Lane
Wilmington
N.C.
ZIP
Country
Phone No.
FAX No.
28409
New Hanover
910-833-0199
NA
Street Address (d different from above)
City
State
ZIP
NA
Email
tbenste0hensonag mai i. com
2. Agent/Contractor Information
Business Name
Land Management Group
Agent/ Contractor 1: First Name
MI
Last Name
Greg
Finch
Agent/ Contractor 2: First Name
MI
Last Name
Steve
Morrison
Mailing Address
PO Box
City
Stale
3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15
Wilmington
NC
ZIP
Phone No.1
e No. 2
28403
910-452-0001
ext.NA
ext.NA
TNA
FAX No.
Contractor #
NA
NA
Street Address (if different from above)
City
State
ZIP
NA
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Email
[e-mail]; [e-mail]
LAMA Permit Application for Major Development —November 2018 DCM WILMI:1vitu NC
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina NOV 072018

3. Project Location
County (can be multiple)
Street Address
State Rd. #
New Hanover
End of Shinn Creek Lane
Subdivision Name
City
State
Zip
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington
N.C.
28409
Phone No.
Lot No.(s) (if many, attach additional page with list)
910-833 0199
NA
a. In which NC river basin is the project located?
b. Name of body of water nearest to proposed project
Cape Fear
AIWW
c. Is the water body identified in (b) above, natural or manmade?
d. Name the closest major water body to the proposed project site.
❑Natural ®Manmade []Unknown
AIWW
e. Is proposed work within city limits or planning jurisdiction?
f. If applicable, list the planning jurisdiction or city limit the proposed
®Yes ❑No
work falls within.
City of Wilmington
4. Site Description
a.
Total length of shoreline on the tract (ft.)
b. Size of entire tract (sq.ft.)
—182'
+/- Y: acre
c.
Size of individual lot(s)
d. Approximate elevation of tract above NHW (normal high water) or
NA
NWL (normal water level)
(If many lot sizes, please attach additional page with a list)
6 NNHWor ❑NWL
e.
Vegetation on tract
Shrubs, trees and lawn grasses at boat ramp. Salt marsh adjacent to channel.
f.
Man-made features and uses now on tract
Gravel access and parking, boat ramp and associated floating dock.
g.
Identify and describe the existing land uses adjacent to the proposed project site.
Residential.
h.
How does local government zone the tract?
i. Is the proposed project consistent with the applicable zoning?
R-20
(Attach zoning compliance certificate, if applicable)
®Yes ❑No ❑NA
j.
Is the proposed activity part of an urban waterfront redevelopment proposal? ❑Yes NNo
k.
Has a professional archaeological assessment been done for the tract? If yes, attach a copy. ❑Yes NNo []NA
If yes, by whom? NA RECEI
I.
Is the proposed project located in a National Registered Historic District or does it involve a National ❑Yes NNo [:]NA
Register listed or eligible property?
ED
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LAMA Permit Application for Major Development —November 2018 DCM WILMINGTON, NC
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina NOV V 2018

m. (i) Are there wetlands on the site? ®Yes ❑No
(ii) Are there coastal wetlands on the site? ®Yes ❑No
(iii) If yes to either (i) or (ii) above, has a delineation been conducted? []Yes ®No
(Attach documentation, it available) NOTE: Outer edge of marsh has been surveyed.
n. Describe existing wastewater treatment facilities.
Municipal
o. Describe existing drinking water supply source.
Municipal
p. Describe existing storm water management or treatment systems.
None
5. Activities and Impacts
a.
Will the project be for commercial, public, or private use?
❑Commercial ❑PubliclGovernment
®Private/Community
b.
Give a brief description of purpose, use, and daily operations of the project when complete.
The purpose of the project is to restore historical navigation access to the community boat ramp. The Shinn Creek
neighborhood consists of 36 homes, which have shared access to the boat ramp
and day dock. The typical boats in and out
of the channel are 17-23' in length..
c.
Describe the proposed construction methodology, types of construction equipment to be used during construction, the number of each type
of equipment and where it is to be stored.
Bucket to barge maintenance dredging. Piling rig for breakwater installation.
d.
List all development activities you propose.
Channel maintenance dredging and protective breakwater system.
e.
Are the proposed activities maintenance of an existing project, new work, or both?
Partial new and existing channel
maintenance dredging, new
breakwater system
f.
What is the approximate total disturbed land area resulting from the proposed project?
0 ❑Sq.Ft or ®Acres
g.
Will the proposed project encroach on any public easement, public accessway or other area ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
that the public has established use of?
h.
Describe location and type of existing and proposed discharges to waters of the state.
No new discharges.
i.
Will wastewater or stormwater be discharged into a wetland? -No new discharges
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
If yes, will this discharged water be of the same salinity as the receiving water?
❑Yes ONO ®NA
j.
Is there any mitigation proposed?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
RECEI v cD
If yes, attach a mitigation proposal.
DEC 13 2018
CAMA Permit Application for Major Development —November 2018 D C M W.IIMINGTON, NC
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina NOV ON 2018

6. Additional Information
In addition to this completed application form, (MP-1) the following items below, if applicable, must be submitted in order for the application
package to be complete. Items (a) — (0 are always applicable to any major development application. Please consult the application instruction
booklet on how to property prepare the required items below.
a. A project narrative.
b. An accurate, dated work plat (including plan view and cross -sectional drawings) drawn to scale. Please give the present status of the
proposed project. Is any portion already complete? If previously authorized work, clearly indicate on maps, plats, drawings to distinguish
between work completed and proposed.
c. A site or location map that is sufficiently detailed to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the site.
d. A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other instrument under which the applicant claims title to the affected properties.
e. The appropriate application fee. Check or money order made payable to DENR.
f. A list of the names and complete addresses of the adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners and signed return receipts as proof that such
owners have received a copy of the application and plats by certified mail. Such landowners must be advised that they have 30 days in
which to submit comments on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal Management.
Name Scott and Linda Petersen Phone No. NA
Address 6429 Shinn Creek Lane, Wilmington, N.C. 28409
Name Bradley and Carolyn Johnson Phone No. NA
Address 6451 Shinnwood Road, Wilmington, N.C. 28409
Name Bill and Jane Henderson Phone No. NA
Address 6432 Shinn Creek Lane, Wilmington, N.C. 28409
g. A list of previous state or federal permits issued for work on the project tract. Include permit numbers, pennittee, and issuing dates.
CAMA permit 72-82, Joseph Rogers, issued 6/22/82
h. Signed consultant or agent authorization form, if applicable.
i. Wetland delineation, if necessary.
j. A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront and inlet areas. (Must be signed by property owner)
k. A statement of compliance with the N.C. Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A 1-10). if necessary. If the project involves expenditure of
public funds or use of public lands, attach a statement documenting compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act.
1 7. Certification and Permission to Enter on Land I
I understand that any permit issued in response to this application will allow only the development described in the application. The
project will be subject to the conditions and restrictions contained in the permit.
I certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in fact grant permission to representatives of state and federal review agencies to enter on the
aforementioned lands in connection with evaluating information related to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of the project.
I further certify that the information provided in this application is truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Date: 11/5/2018 Print Name: Greg Finch, Agent. Land Management GrOUD4%
Signature P�
Please indicate application attachments pertaining to your proposed project.
®DCM MP-2 Excavation and Fill Information
❑DCM MP-3 Upland Development
❑DCM MP-4 Structures Information
❑DCM MP-5 Bridges and Culverts RECEIVED
CAMA Permit Application for Major Development —November 2018
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
DEC 13 2018
DCM-MHD CITY
RECVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
NOV 0 7 2018

2. Form DCM MP-2
EXCAVATION and FILL
(Except for bridges and culverts)
Access
Other (excluding
Channel
Canal
Boat
Boat
Rock
Rock
shoreline
(NLW or
Basin
Ramp
Groin
Breakwater
NWL)stabilization)
Length
1085
Width
8
Avg. Existing
_1.5 MLW
NA
NA
Depth
Final Project
-31VILW
NA
NA
Depth
1. EXCAVATION [I This section not applicable
a. Amount of material to be excavated from below NHW or NWL in b. Type of material to be excavated.
cubic yards. -600 cubic yards Sand
c. (i) Does the area to be excavated include coastal wetlands/marsh
(CW), submerged aquatic vegetation (SAW shell bottom (SB), or
other wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the
number of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the excavation in these areas:
NA
d. High -ground excavation in cubic yards.
None
12. DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL ❑This section not applicable
a. Location of disposal area.
Shore Acres Company property directly across the AI W W
c. (i) Do you claim title to disposal area?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If no, attach a letter granting permission from the owner.
e. (i) Does the disposal area include any coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (SB), or other
wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number of
square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of disposal in these areas:
NA.
b. Dimensions of disposal area.
< 1 acre, irregular
d. (i) Will a disposal area be available for future maintenance?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, where?
NA
f. (i) Does the disposal include any area in the water?
❑Yes ZNo ❑NA
(ii) If yes, how much water area is affected?
NA
RECEIVED
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CAMA Permit Application for Major Development -November 2019 RECEIVED
Shinn Creek Estates DCM WILMINGTON, NC
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina NOV 07
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3. SHORELINE STABILIZATION ❑This section not applicable
(If development is a wood groin, use MP-4 - Structures)
a. Type of shoreline stabilization:
❑Bulkhead ❑Riprap ®Breakwater/Sill ❑Other:
c. Average distance waterward of NHW or NWL: -165'
b. Length: 60, 40, 70, 60
Width: -1'
d. Maximum distance waterward of NNW or NWL. -255'
e. Type of stabilization material: f.
Segments of wooden breakwater to protect coastal marsh, oyster
beds in narrow portion of channel
g. Number of square feet of fill to be placed below water level. In.
Bulkhead backfll NA Riprap NA
Breakwater/Sill NA Other NA
i. Source of fill material.
NA
(i) Has there been shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months?
❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, state amount of erosion and source of erosion amount
information.
NA
Type of fill material.
None
4. OTHER FILL ACTIVITIES ❑This section not applicable
(Excluding Shoreline Stabilization)
a. (i) Will fill material be brought to the site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA b. (i) Will fill material be placed in coastal wetlands/marsh (CW),
If yes,
(ii) Amount of material to be placed in the water
(iii) Dimensions of fill area
(iv) Purpose of fill
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shell bottom (St]), or other
wetlands (WL)? If any boxes are checked, provide the number
of square feet affected.
❑CW ❑SAV _ ❑SB
OWL ®None
(ii) Describe the purpose of the fill in these areas:
NA
& GENERAL
a. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and erosion b. What type of construction equipment will be used (e.g., dragline,
controlled7 backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Silt fence and bens at disposal location. Bucket to barge dredge.
c. (i) Will navigational aids be required as a result of the project? d. (i) Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to project
❑Yes ®No ❑NA site? ❑Yes ®No ❑NA
(ii) If yes, explain what type and how they will be implemented. (ii) If yes, explain steps that will be taken to avoid or minimize
NA environmental impacts.
NA
i)ate 11/5/201 B
Project Name
Shinn Creek Estates
Applicant Name
Shinn Creek Estates c/o Ben Stephenson
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From: Morrison, Stephen <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 1:39 PM
To: Huggett, Doug
Cc: Spears, Courtney; Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US); Weychert, Curtis R;
[e-mail]; Coburn, Chad; Ben Stephenson
Subject: [External] Shinn Creek Estates HOA
Attachments: 1989 aerial.pdf; 2006 aerial.pdf
Doug,
I have attached two aerials. A 1989 from DCM flight records and a 2006 from Google Earth that was submitted with our
application materials. These seem to indicate potential past channel maintenance through the subject S curve within the
access to the intracoastal waterway. Please take this into consideration in addition to our 4/10/19 project revisions in
response to agency comments. Thank you.
Steve Morrison I Environmental Consultant
Direct: 452-0001 x 1903 1 Fax: [phone] Mobile: [phone]
Email: smorrison(o)lmorouo.net I Website: www.lmoroui).net
Land Management Group I Environmental Consultants
3805 Wrightsville Avenue I Suite 15 1 Wilmington, N.C. 28403

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Spears, Courtney
From: Twyla Cheatwood - NOAA Federal <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:55 AM
To: Spears, Courtney
Subject: Re: FW: [External] draft Corps conditions for Shinn Creek Estates
Thanks Courtney. These are our exact EFH CR's. I see no reason for us to officially change them and I have no plans to
agree to modifications at this point. Cheers! lol
On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 8:43 AM Spears, Courtney <[e-mail]> wrote:
Courtney Spears
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7426 office
[e-mail]
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
-----Original Message ----
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2019 11:39 AM
To: Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>
CcCSpears, Courtney <[e-mail]>; Coburn, Chad <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] draft Corps conditions for Shinn Creek Estates
CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an
attachment to [e-mail]<maiIto: repo [e-mail]>
All,
Attached is a Word version of the Corps conditions/recommendations for the following project:
Corps AID: SAW-2014-01431

Project Name: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA dredge
County: New Hanover
Signed version will go out later today. Please note the first 3 conditions restrict the dredging to the basin and existing
access channel and include a moratorium. These are the result of EFH consultation with NMFS.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanksl
Liz Hair
Regulatory Project Manager
Wilmington District
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
[e-mail]
910-251-4049
Twyla H Cheatwood
Fishery Biologist
Southeast Region, Habitat Conservation Division
NOAA Fisheries
Beaufort, NC 28516
Office: [phone]
[e-mail]
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Spears, Courtney
From: Weychert, Curtis R
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 9:24 AM
To: Spears, Courtney; Dunn, Maria T.
Subject: RE: [External] Shinn Creek Estates HOA application
Courtney, thanks for sending this out. I reviewed the new plans yesterday when Greg Finch sent these out. I will echo
my comments from the meeting we had with the applicant and contractors on 2-27-19. Although the updated plans
have addressed ways to stabilize the channel in a more ecologically preferred method than vertical breakwaters, there is
still a concern with performing new dredging in designated PNA habitat. DMF is a strong supporter of oyster habitat
creation, however, it is not our policy to mitigate impacts by allowing habitat trade-offs.
DMF will maintain the same concerns about new dredging in PNA and would again object to the dredging. Please let me
know if you have any additional questions.
Respectfully,
Curt Weychert
-----Original Message -----
From: Spears, Courtney
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:55 AM
To: Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: [External] Shinn Creek Estates HOA application
Hi,
Please see the attached revision and let me know if you have comments.
Thank you,
Courtney Spears
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7426 office
[e-mail]
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed
to third parties.
-----Original Message -----
From: Finch, Greg <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 4:34 PM

To: Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>; Spears, Courtney <[e-mail]>; Liz Hair
<[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R <[e-mail]>; Coburn, Chad
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Cc: Ben Stephenson <[e-mail]>; Morrison, Stephen <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Shinn Creek Estates HOA application
CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an
attachment to [e-mail]<mailto:[e-mail]>
Doug, All:
Please see attached cover letter and figures that describe and show the proposed changes for the Subject project.
Figures will print to scale at 11x17. Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Greg Finch I CAMA Section Manager
Direct: 910-452-0001 x 1928 1 Cell: 910-470-4734
Email: [e-mail]
Land Management Group I Environmental Consultants
3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15 1 Wilmington, NC 28403 1 www.lmgroup.net

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and AtrnosphericAdministration
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
Southeast Regional Office
25313th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 3370M505
Hpllsero.runknoaa.gov
March 11, 2019
(Sent via Electronic Mail)
Colonel Robert J. Clark, Commander
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1398
Attention: Sarah Hair
Dear Colonel Clark:
F/SER47:TC/pw
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) reviewed the public notice for Action ID: SAW-
2014-01431 dated February 12, 2019. Ben Stephenson, Shinn Creek Estates HOA, proposes maintenance
dredging within waters of an existing access channel and basin, new dredging to create a new access
channel, and installation of two breakwaters. The proposed work would be adjacent to the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) and associated with an existing private docking facility.in New Hanover
County. The Wilmington District's initial determination is the proposed project may affect adversely
0.21 acres of essential fish habitat (EFH) or associated fisheries managed by the South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council (SAFMC), the Mid -Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC), or NMFS.
As the nation's federal trustee for the conservation and management of marine, estuarine, and diadromous
fishery resources, the NMFS provides the following comments and recommendations pursuant to the
authorities of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act (Magnuson -Stevens Act).
The applicant proposes to excavate an existing/new access channel and basin adjacent to the AIW W. The
initial dredging event would remove approximately 600 cubic yards of material from an area measuring
eight feet by 1,085 feet within the existing channel between the AIW W and the boat basin.
Approximately 460 feet of this channel, identified in the application as the "S-Curve" or "S-Channel,"
would be new dredging. The proposed final water depth for the channel would be -3 feet MLW. Existing
water depths within the area of the proposed dredging range from 0.0 to -1.5 feet MLW. Dredging would
be done using the bucket -to -barge method and deposited at an upland disposal site approximately 0.3
miles south of the project site and adjacent to USACE Disposal Site No. DA-251, which is at the
confluence of the AIW W and Shinn Creek. The applicant also proposes to install four new wooden
breakwaters adjacent to the newly excavated channel in the S-Curve. The lengths of the breakwaters
range from 40 feet to 70 feet and would extend approximately one foot above MHW. The applicant notes
the boat basin and access channel were excavated prior to 1970 and the State of North Carolina issued a
permit in 1982 for maintenance dredging of the boat basin and access channel; this permit did not include
the S-Curve.
The dredging and installing of breakwaters would disturb approximately 0.21 acres of shallow bottom
habitat adjacent to oyster aggregations and bars. The SAFMC identifies shallow sub -tidal bottom in
estuarine waters as EFH for penaeid shrimp and estuarine -dependent species of the snapper -grouper
complex. The MAFMC designates tidal creeks and the estuarine waters as EFftemm flounder and
RECEIVED RR�G
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bluefish. The State of North Carolina designates the project site a Primary Nursery Area (PNA). The
SAFMC designates PNAs and oysters as HAPCs for estuarine species, such as gray snapper and gag
grouper, in the snapper -grouper complex. HAPCs are subsets of EFH that are rare, particularly
susceptible to human -induced degradation, especially important ecologically, or located in an
environmentally stressed area. Other species of commercial or recreational importance found in the
project area include red drum, Atlantic croaker, spot, Atlantic menhaden, bay anchovy, striped mullet,
weakfish, Eastern oyster, and blue crab. A number of these species serve as prey for fish that are
managed by SAFMC (e.g., king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and cobia) or for highly migratory fish
managed by NMFS (e.g., billfishes and sharks). The SAFMC provides additional information on EFH
and federally managed species in Volume IV of the Fishery Ecosystem Plan of the South Atlantic Region'
and the Users Guide to Essential Fish Habitat Designations by the South Atlantic Fishery Management
Council'. Detailed information about the EFH requirements of species managed by MAFMC are
included in separate amendments to individual fishery management plans and in technical reports
prepared by the NMFS Northeast Fishery Science Center3.
After issuance of the public notice, the applicant met with resources agencies to discuss environmental
concerns. Discussions focused on diminished productivity caused by the dredging, especially the new
dredging within the PNA and by installing the breakwaters; sedimentation of oyster habitat caused by the
dredging; and adverse effects to salt marsh habitat that may result from the breakwaters affecting water
flow and sediment transport. While the applicant indicated during the meeting a willingness to remove
the breakwaters from plans, the NMFS has not received notification from the Wilmington District that
this removal has occurred.
EFH Conservation Recommendations
Section 305(b)(4)(A) of the Magnuson -Stevens Act requires the NMFS to provide EFH Conservation
Recommendations for any federal action or permit which may result in adverse impacts to EFH.
Therefore, the NMFS recommends the following to ensure the conservation of EFH and associated
fishery resources:
• The permit should not authorize the proposed breakwaters.
• The permit should not authorize the proposed new dredging.
• The permit should restrict maintenance dredging to the period of October 1 to March 31 to protect
juvenile shrimp and finfish using the shallow bottom habitat.
Section 305(b)(4)(B) of the Magnuson -Stevens Act and its implementing regulations at 50 CFR
600.920(k), requires the Wilmington District to provide a written response to the EFH recommendations
within 30 days of receipt. If it is not possible to provide a substantive response within 30 days, in
accordance with the "findings" between the NMFS and the Wilmington District, an interim response
should be provided. A detail response must then be provided prior to final approval of the action. The
detailed response must include a description of measures proposed by the Wilmington District to avoid,
mitigate, or offset the adverse impacts of the activity. If the Wilmington District's response is
inconsistent with the EFH conservation recommendations, the District must provide a substantive
discussion justifying the reasons for not following the recommendations. The detailed response should be
received by the NMFS at least ten days prior to final approval of the action.
Available at http://http://safmc.net/fishery-ecosystem-plan-ii-introduction/
2 Available abhii�:/Af€p l/94filic.net/downtoad/SAFMCEFffUsersGuideFinalRevAugl7.pdf
3 Available at https://www.nefsc.noaa.goV/nef��abFeai/efh/
2

Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments. Related questions or comments should be
directed to the attention of Ms. Twyla Cheatwood at our Beaufort Field Office, 101 Pivers Island Road,
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516-9722, or at [phone]
/ for
cc: COE, [e-mail]
USFWS, Pete- [e-mail]
NCDCM, [e-mail]
NCDMF, [e-mail]
EPA, [e-mail]
SAFMC, [e-mail]
F/SER4, [e-mail]
F/SER47, [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Virginia M. Fay
Assistant Regional Administrator
Habitat Conservation Division
RECEIVED
MAR 2 6 2019
MP SECTION WIRO

Spears, Courtney
From: Huggett, Doug
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 3:59 PM
To: Morrison, Stephen
Cc: Spears, Courtney
Subject: RE: [External] meeting
Steve
I have talked this over some with Curt, and he suggests we also try and loop NMFS into the conversation, and possibly
DWR as well. Would that be acceptable to you?
Thanks
Doug
From: Morrison, Stephen [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 12:39 PM
To: Huggett, Doug <[e-mail]>
Cc: Finch, Gregory <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] meeting
Doug,
Hope all is well.
We would like to set up a meeting with you and Curt Weychert of DMF to discuss some potential ideas for the
Shinn Creek Estates HOA project currently under review. I believe that with our discussion we can best respond
to DMF concerns. Please let me know your availability either here in Wilmington or Morehead City. Thanks.
Steve Morrison I Environmental Consultant
Direct: 452-0001 x 1903 1 Fax: 910,452.0060 1 Mobile: [phone]
Email: smorrison(Wrrigrouo.net I Website: www.lmarouo.net
Land Management Group I Environmental Consultants
3805 Wrightsville Avenue I Suite 15 1 Wilmington, N.C. 28403

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
SENT VIA EMAIL
Vol
Land Management Group, Inc.
c/o Greg Finch
efinchfthrigroup.net
Dear Sir:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Qu&lty
February 8, 2019
This letter is in reference to your application for a Coastal Area Management Act Major
Permit on behalf of Shinn Creek Estates to undertake development activities adjacent to
their property at Shinn Creek Lane, in Wilmington, New Hanover County.
Although processing of the application is nearing completion, additional time is needed for
this office to complete the review and make a decision on your request. Therefore, it is
necessary that the standard review time be extended. An additional 75 days is provided by
G.S.113A-122(c) which would make April 26, 2019, the new deadline for reaching a
decision on your request. However, we expect to take action prior to that time and will do
so as soon as possible. In the interim, should you have any question on the status of your
application, do not hesitate to contact me by phone [phone]) or e-mail
([e-mail]).
Major Permits Coordinator
cc: WiRO file
MHC file
Liz Hair, USACE, email cc
Chad Coburn, DWR, email cc
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215

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Spears, Courtney
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW'CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 5:01 PM
To: Spears, Courtney
Subject: [External] RE: CAMA Application: Shinn Creek Estates HOA
CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an
attachment to [e-mail]<mailto:[e-mail]>
I'll be getting the notice out on this one this week.
Thanks,
Liz
-----Original Message -----
From: Spears, Courtney [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 9:10 AM
To: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] FW: CAMAApplication: Shinn Creek Estates HOA
Hey,
Any update on this one?
Thank you!
Courtney Spears
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7426 office

[e-mail]
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
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From: Simpson, Shaun
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 8:08 AM
To: Spears, Courtney <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: CAMA Application: Shinn Creek Estates HOA
From: Simpson, Shaun
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 1:33 PM
To:'[e-mail]' <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>; Coburn,
Chad <[e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>>
Subject: CAMA Application: Shinn Creek Estates HOA
Hello Liz & Chad:
There is a supplemental Water Quality Sampling Report & Historical Aerials Report that I can send via Courier if you'd
like. I've downloaded it, and is currently somewhere in Cyberspace. sks
Please accept this correspondence as the official distribution of a CAMA application from Rodney Long for expansion of
his existing docking facility in New Hanover County. Attachments include: Field Investigative Report, narrative,
application, workplans, comment sheet and any other document specifically for you.

NOTE: Please complete the bottom portion of the comment sheet with your information and signature.
NO oversized w.orkplans have been submitted by the applicant
This email has a return receipt notification. Please accept the request, as we will use it to log receipt of the application.
As DCM moves forward in updating our electronic permitting efforts this process will evolve, so we appreciate your
understanding as we move away from a paper -based application.
For questions or concerns, please contact Courtney Spears at [e-mail]
<mailto:[e-mail]> or [phone].
Thanks,
Shaun
Shaun Simpson
Permit Support & Customer Service
NC Department of Environmental Quality
NC Division of Coastal Management <Blockedhttp://www.nccoastaImanagement.net/>
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Phone:[phone]
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Spears, Court6ey
From: Coburn, Chad
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 1:48 PM
To: Spears, Courtney
Subject: FW: [External] Re: FW: Shinn Creek Estates New Hanover Co
Here you go....
From: Finch, Greg<[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 20] 9 2:55 PM
To: Coburn, Chad <[e-mail]>
Cc: Stephen Morrison <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] Re: FW: Shinn Creek Estates New Hanover Co
Hi Chad,
Thanks for the update. Understood on placing the application on hold. Once you do receive NMFS comments we'd like
the chance to respond to fisheries comments and also any comments/position from DWR before a decision is made on
the 401 WQC.
Thanks again for the update and info,
Greg Finch I CAMA Section Manager
Direct: 910-452-0001 x 1928 1 Cell: 910-470-4734
Email: [e-mail]
Land Management Group I Environmental Consultants
3805 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 15 1 Wilmington, NC 28403 1 www.lmaroup.net
On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 4:50 PM Coburn, Chad <[e-mail]> wrote:
Hey Greg,
I'm going to need to put the 401 application for this site on hold for additional information. I would like to hear from
Fritz or his group in NMFS regarding this one and also need for the applicant to address the comments attached from
DMF. Give me a call tomorrow if you get a few minutes.
Thanks,

Chad
From: Spears, Courtney
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 3:53 PM
To: Coburn, Chad <chad.coburnCDncdenr.eov>
Subject: FW: Shinn Creek Estates New Hanover Co
FYI — DMF's comments on the Shinn Creek Estates project.
Courtney Spears
Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7426 office
courtnev.soearsCo7ncdenr.00v
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
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From: Deaton, Anne
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 10:27 AM
To: Spears, Courtney <[e-mail]>
Cc: Murphey, Steve <[e-mail]>; Lupton, Dee <[e-mail]>; Weychert, Curtis R
<[e-mail]>; Davis, Braxton C <[e-mail]>
Subject: Shinn Creek Estates New Hanover Co
Hi Courtney. Attached are Curt's comments on the above referenced permit application, and a cover letter
from DMF's director, Steve Murphey. Let me know if you need anything else.
Anne
Anne Deaton
Habitat Assessment Coordinator
Division of Marine Fisheries
Department of Environmental Quality
910 796 7311 Wilmington office
anne.deaton(aDncdenr.a ov
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
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DCM Coordinator: � - Permit #: Z7 —762
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Agents: 5
DCM Field Offices
Elizabeth City
Morehead City
US ACOE Offices:
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Tyrrell)
Josh Pelletier (Bertie, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Washington)
Tom Steffans (NC DOT- Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico)
Bill Biddlecome (NC DOT -Remainder ECity/Washington District)
Wilmington: Greg Curry (Brunswick, New Hanover)
Liz Hair (Cartdret, Onslow, Pender)
Brad Shaver (NCDOT-Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender)
Cultural Resources:
Public Water Supply:
Marine Fisheries:
NC DOT:
Shellfish Sanitation:
State Property:
DEMLR/DWR:
Renee Gledhill -Earley at [e-mail]
Heidi Cox (WIRO)
Anne Deaton
David Harris
Shannon Jenkins / Sharon Gupton
Tim Walton / Mike Moser
Sheri Montalvo / Shelton Sullivan
Clif Whitfield (WARD)
Washington: Anthony Scarbraugh-401
Roger Thorpe-Stormwater
Garcy Ward- (NCDOT-Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck,
Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Washington)
Wilmington:
Wildlife Resources:
Robb Mairs — 401 (Carteret, Onslow, Pender, Brunswick, New Hanover)
Christine Hall - Stormwater
Joanne Steenhuis - 401 (NCDOT-Arunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343
April 3, 2019
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. SAW-2014-01431
Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421
Dear Mr. Huggett:
Reference the application of Shinn Creek Estates, HOA, Mr. Ben Stephenson, to conduct
dredging maintenance dredging within waters of an existing access channel and basin, new
dredging to create a new access channel, and installation of two breakwaters in waters
adjacent to the AIWW, associated with an existing private docking facility located at 6432
Shinn Creek Lane, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Wilmington, New
Hanover County, North Carolina.
Specifically, the proposed project consists of excavating an existing/new access channel
and basin adjacent to the AIWW. An initial dredge event is proposed to remove approximately
600 cy of material from an area measuring 8' wide by 1,085' long located within the existing
channel between the AIWW and the boat basin (see Sheet 4 of 6). Approximately 460' of this
channel (identified in the application as the'S-Curve' or'S-Channel') is considered new
dredging. The proposed final water depth for the channel would be -3' at MLW in connection
to a waterbody that has a water depth of -Tat MLW. Existing water depths within the project
area range from 0' to=1.5' at MLW. The applicant also proposes to install 4 new wooden
breakwaters adjacent to the newly excavated channel (identified in the application as the 'S-
Curve' or'S-Channel'). The proposed breakwaters would be 60' long, one would be 70' long,
and the final would be 40' long.

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The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as presented by the
application and your field investigation report. We recommend that the following conditions be
included in the modification to the State authorization:
Breakwater construction is not authorized
4. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus,
the applicant must implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and
strictly adhere to all requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/mammal/manateeguidelines.pdf.
5. The permittee must install and maintain, at his expense, any signal lights and signals
prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities.
For further information, the permittee should contact the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety
Office at [phone].
6. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the
submitted plans, which are a part of this permit. Any modification to these plans must be
approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) prior to implementation.
7.Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or
mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or
maintenance of this project, in such a manner as to impair normal flows and circulation
patterns within waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of waters or wetlands.
8. Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this
permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in
the construction or maintenance of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does
not authorize temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill material within
waters or wetlands outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill
activities connected with this project.

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9. All mechanized equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials. In the event of a spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the
permittee. shall immediately report it to the N.C. Division of Water Resources at (919) 733-
5083, Ext. 526 or [phone] and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed.
10. Unless otherwise authorized by this permit, all fill material placed in waters or
wetlands shall be generated from an upland source and will be clean and free of any
pollutants except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials (including debris from
land clearing activities), or unsightly debris will not be used.
11. If the permittee discovers any previously unknown historic or archeological remains
while accomplishing the authorized work, he will immediately notify the Wilmington District
Engineer who will initiate the required coordination procedures.
12. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms
and conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall
provide each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance
of this project with a copy of this permit. A copy of this permit, including all conditions, shall
be available at the project site during construction and maintenance of this project.
13. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures
necessary to prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands
outside the permit area. This shall include, but is not limited to, the immediate installation of
silt fencing or similar appropriate devices around all areas subject to soil disturbance or the
movement of earthen fill, and the immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally,
the project must remain in full compliance with all aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A Article 4).
14. The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase
in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such
that the turbidity in the waterbody is 50 NTU's or less in all rivers not designated as trout
waters by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's or
less in all saltwater classes. and in all lakes and reservoirs, and 10 NTU's or less in trout
waters, are not considered significant.
15. The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this permit or upon its
expiration before completion of the work will, without expense to the United States and in
such time and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his authorized representative may
direct, restore the water or wetland to its pre -project condition.

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16. Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Actor
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within 24 hours of the permittee's discovery of the violation.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Ms. Liz Hair Wilmington Field Office,
Regulatory Division, telephone [phone] or email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Liz Hair, Project Manager
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Electronic copy furnished:
Mr. Todd Allen Bowers
US EPA Region. 4 Life Scientist -Water Protection Division .
Ms. Courtney Spears/Ms. Debbie Wilson
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality- Division of Coastal Management
Ms. Karen Higgins/Mr. Chad Coburn
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality -Division of Water Resources
Mr. Pete Benjamin/Mr. John Ellis
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Dr. Pace Wilber/Mr. Fritz Rohde/Ms. Twyla Cheatwood
National Marine Fisheries Service -Habitat Conservation Division

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
Southeast Regional Office
26313th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5505
http.,/Isero.nmfs.noaa.gov
March 11, 2019
(Sent via Electronic Mail)
Colonel Robert J. Clark, Commander
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403-1398
Attention: Sarah Hair
Dear Colonel Clark:
F/SER47:TC/pw
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) reviewed the public notice for Action ID: SAW-
2014-01431 dated February 12, 2019. Ben Stephenson, Shinn Creek Estates HOA, proposes maintenance
dredging within waters of an existing access channel and basin, new dredging to create a new access
channel, and installation of two breakwaters. The proposed work would be adjacent to the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) and associated with an existing private docking facility in New Hanover
County. The Wilmington District's initial determination is the proposed project may affect adversely
0.21 acres of essential fish habitat (EFH) or associated fisheries managed by the South Atlantic Fishery
Management Council (SAFMC), the Mid -Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC), or NMFS.
As the nation's federal trustee for the conservation and management of marine, estuarine, and diadromous
fishery resources, the NMFS provides the following comments and recommendations pursuant to the
authorities of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery Conservation
and Management Act (Magnuson -Stevens Act).
The applicant proposes to excavate an existing/new access channel and basin adjacent to the AIWW. The
initial dredging event would remove approximately 600 cubic yards of material from an area measuring
eight feet by 1,085 feet within the existing channel between the AIWW and the boat basin.
Approximately 460 feet of this channel, identified in the application as the "S-Curve" or "S-Channel,"
wouldbe new dredging. The proposed final water depth for the channel would be -3 feet MLW. Existing
water depths within the area of the proposed dredging range from 0.0 to -1.5 feet MLW. Dredging would
be done using the bucket -to -barge method and deposited at an upland disposal site approximately 0.3
miles south of the project site and adjacent to USACE Disposal Site No. DA-251, which is at the
confluence of the AIWW and Shinn Creek. The applicant also proposes to install four new wooden
breakwaters adjacent to the newly excavated channel in the S-Curve. The lengths of the breakwaters
range from 40 feet to 70 feet and would extend approximately one foot above MHW. The applicant notes
the boat basin and access channel were excavated prior to 1970 and the State of North Carolina issued a
permit in 1982 for maintenance dredging of the boat basin and access channel; this permit did not include
the S-Curve.
The dredging and installing of breakwaters would disturb approximately 0.21 acres of shallow bottom.
habitat adjacent to oyster aggregations and bars. The SAFMC identifies shallow sub -tidal bottom in
estuarine waters as EFH for penaeid shrimp and estuarine -dependent species of the snapper -grouper
complex. The MAFMC designates tidal creeks and the estuarine waters as EFH for summer flounder and

bluefish. The State of North Carolina designates the project site a Primary Nursery Area (PNA). The
SAFMC designates PNAs and oysters as HAPCs for estuarine species, -such as gray snapper and gag
grouper, in the snapper -grouper complex. HAPCs are subsets of EFH that are rare, particularly
susceptible to human -induced degradation, especially important ecologically, or located in an
environmentally stressed area. Other species of commercial or recreational importance found in the
project area include red drum, Atlantic croaker, spot, Atlantic menhaden, bay anchovy, striped mullet,
weakfish, Eastern oyster, and blue crab. A number of these species serve as prey for fish that are
managed by SAFMC (e.g., king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and cobia) or for highly migratory fish
managed by NMFS (e.g., billfishes and sharks). The SAFMC provides additional information on EFH
and federally managed species in Volume IV of the Fishery Ecosystem Plan of the South Atlantic Region
and the Users Guide to Essential Fish Habitat Designations by the South Atlantic Fishery Management
Council'. Detailed information about the EFH requirements of species managed by MAFMC are
included in separate amendments to individual fishery management plans and in technical reports
prepared by the NMFS Northeast Fishery Science Center;.
After issuance of the public notice, the applicant met with resources agencies to discuss environmental
concerns. Discussions focused on diminished productivity caused by the dredging, especially the new
dredging within the PNA and by installing the breakwaters; sedimentation of oyster habitat caused by the
dredging; and adverse effects to salt marsh habitat that may result from the breakwaters affecting water
flow and sediment transport. While the applicant indicated during the meeting a willingness to remove
the breakwaters from plans, the NMFS has not received notification from the Wilmington District that
this removal has occurred.
EFH Conservation Recommendations
Section 305(b)(4)(A) of the Magnuson -Stevens Act requires the NMFS to provide EFH Conservation
Recommendations for any federal action or permit which may result in adverse impacts to EFH.
Therefore, the NMFS recommends the following to ensure the conservation of EFH and associated
fishery resources:
The permit should not authorize the proposed breakwaters.
The permit should not authorize the proposed new dredging.
The permit should restrict maintenance dredging to the period of October 1 to March 31 to protect
juvenile shrimp and finfish using the shallow bottom habitat.
Section 305(b)(4)(B) of the Magnuson -Stevens Act and its implementing regulations at 50 CFR
600.920(k), requires the Wilmington District to provide a written response to the EFH recommendations
within 30 days of receipt. If it is not possible to provide a substantive response within 30 days, in
accordance with the "findings" between the NMFS and the Wilmington District, an interim response
should be provided. A detail response must then be provided prior to final approval of the action. The
detailed response must include a description of measures proposed by the Wilmington District to avoid,
mitigate, or offset the adverse impacts of the activity. If the Wilmington District's response is
inconsistent with the EFH conservation recommendations, the District must provide a substantive
discussion justifying the reasons for not following the recommendations. The detailed response should be
received by the NMFS at least ten days prior to final approval of the action.
Available at http://http://safmc.net/fishery-ecosystem-plan-ii-introduction/
'Available at http://http://safmc.net/download/SAFMCEFHUsersGuideFinalRevAugl7.pdf
Available at https://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/nefsc/habitat/efh/
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments. Related questions or comments should be
directed to the attention of Ms. Twyla Cheatwood at our Beaufort Field Office, 101 Pivers Island Road,
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516-9722, or at [phone]
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cc: COE, [e-mail]
USFWS, [e-mail]
NCDCM, [e-mail]
NCDMF, [e-mail]
EPA, [e-mail]
SAFMC, [e-mail]
F/SER4, [e-mail]
F/SER47, [e-mail]
Sincerely,
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Virginia M. Fay
Assistant Regional Administrator
Habitat Conservation Division

Bodnar, Gregg
From:
Mairs, Robb L
Sent:
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 4:02 PM
To:
Dunn, Maria T.; Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US); Bodnar, Gregg; Deaton, Anne;
Wojoski, Paul A
Cc:
Twyla Cheatwood; pace wilbur
Subject:
RE: [External] RE: Shinn Creek.Estates ';
Folks,
Steve Morrison with Land Management Group called me last week in regards to the CRC variance that was granted to
Shinn Creek Estates, and inquired on what's is required since the 401'Water Quality Certification was denied.for this
project, which I directed him to Paul Wojoski,(cc'd) in our Raleigh Central Office.
Thanks,
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Robb Mairs
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910 796.7303 office
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httos://dee. nc.sov/a bout/d ivisio ns/wate r-resources/water-resources-oe rmits/wastewater-branch/401-wetlands-b uffer-
eo rmits
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
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From: Dunn, Maria T.
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:50 PM
To: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <Sarah.E:[e-mail]>; Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>;
Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>; Deaton, Anne <[e-mail]>
Cc: Twyla Cheatwood <[e-mail]>; pace wilbur <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External) RE: Shinn Creek Estates
Gregg,
What were the details of the variance? Did they pass it out right? Where is this in the 401 process— I thought they
denied?

Maria T. Dunn .
Coastal Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
943 Washington Sq. Mall
Washington, NC 27889
office: 252-948-3916
fax: [phone]
www.ncwildlife.org
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From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:28 PM
To: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>; Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>; Mairs, Robb L
<robb.mairs@ncderingov>; Deaton, Anne <[e-mail]>
Cc: Twyla Cheatwood <[e-mail]>; pace wilbur <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Shinn Creek Estates
Attached are the Corps' comments/recommendations for the proposed project. Unchanged from the original. The first 3
conditions which prohibit breakwater construction and new dredging of the "S-Curve" or "S-Channel", and restricts
maintenance dredging to the period of October 1 to March 31, are a result of EFH consultation pursuant to the
Magnuson -Stevens Act with the National Marine Fisheries Habitat Conservation Division (also attached for reference).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Liz Hair
Regulatory Project Manager
Wilmington District
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
[e-mail]
910-251-4049
From: Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 2:34 PM
To: Dunn, Maria T. <[e-mail]>; Mairs, Robb L <robb.mairs([e-mail]>; Deaton, Anne
<[e-mail]>; Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Shinn Creek Estates
Hey all,

With the passing of the variance for Shinn Creek I wanted to touch base with everyone concerning any thoughts on a
moratorium since there were only objections and not comments if the project were to be authorized. Also Robb let me
know if you have authorized yet. We will be finishing things up asap.
Thanks.
Gregg
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Gregg Bodnar
Assistant Major Permits Coordloator
Division of Coastal Management
Department of Environmental Quality
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Bodnar, Gregg
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 2:44 PM
To: Wojoski, Paul A; Bodnar, Gregg
Cc: Mairs, Robb L
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: [External] RE: Shinn Creek Estates
Sorry for so many emails on this. After discussing with Mickey, since our authorization would differ from that of the
CAMA variance, and ultimately the conditioned DCM authorization, we are pulling the project out of the joint process,
and will be authorizing the maintenance dredging (boat basin and access channel -minus the S-curve) under a NWP 35,
and the oysterbeds possibly under a NWP 18, if they keep the oyster shell disposal to the threshold of 25 cubic yards of
material placed below the high tide line.
I'll make sure to copy everyone on the letter, once I get it drafted.
Please let me know if you have any other questions regarding our process.
Liz
From: Wojoski, Paul A <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:21 PM
To: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>; Bodnar, Gregg <[e-mail]>
Cc: Mairs, Robb L <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source] RE: [External] RE: Shinn Creek Estates
Hi Liz —
The 401 has been denied. I spoke with Steve today about the possibility of an appeal of the denial (through the NC
Administrative Procedures Act) or a re -application containing unconsidered information. Currently we are reviewing this
internally to clarify process. More to come.
Sorry I'm a bit out of the loop here: Has the Corps issued an authorization for the project? RGP 0291? I've seen the Corps
comments, but am a bit unclear under what process the Corps is authorizing.
Thanks,
Paul
Paul Wojoski
401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
Division of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
[phone] office
Paul. Woioski g ncdenr.gov
512 N. Salisbury Street (Archdale Building), Suite 942-F, Raleigh, NC 27604
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

REPLY TO:
STEIN STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MARY L. LUCASSE
Josh NM
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION
ATTORNEYJOSHSTEIN
[phone]
[e-mail]
Attorney for Petitioner:
I. Clark Wright, Jr., Esq.
Davis Hartman Wright, PLLC
209 Pollock Street
New Bern, NC 28560
February 19, 2020
Electronically
Re: Revised Final Agency Decision for CRC-VR-19-10
Dear Clark:
Thank you for bringing to my attention that there was an error in the factual statement
regarding the Division of Water Resources 401 Certification for the project. I have revised the
final agency decision on page 13 to correct that error. Attached is a copy of the revised final agency
decision signed by the Chair of the Commission. Prior to undertaking the work for which a
variance was sought, Petitioner must first obtain a CAMA permit from the local permitting
authority.
If for some reason Petitioner does not agree to the variance as issued, Petitioner has the
right to appeal the Coastal Resources Commission's decision by filing a petition for judicial review
in the superior court as provided in N.C.G.S. § 15OB-45 within thirty days after receiving the
revised final agency decision. A copy of the judicial review petition must be served on the
Commission's agent for service of process at the following address:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Dept. of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
WWW.NCDOJ.GOV 114 W. EDENTON STREET, RALEIGH, NC 27603 919.716.6600
P. O. Box 629, RALEIGH, NC 27602-0629

I. Clark Wright, Jr. Esq.
February 19, 2020
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If you choose to file a petition for judicial review, I request that you also serve a copy of
the petition for judicial review on me at the address listed in the letterhead. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
�" f
Mary L. Lucasse
Special Deputy Attorney General and
Counsel for the Coastal Resources Commission
cc: M. Renee Cahoon, Commission Chair, electronically
Christine A. Goebel, Esq., Counsel for DCM, electronically
Braxton C. Davis, Director of DCM, electronically
Angela Willis, Assistant to the Director, DCM, electronically
Linda Painter, LPO for New Hanover County, electronically
WWW.NCDOJ.GOV 114 W. EDENTON STREET, RALEIGH, NC 27603 914.716.6600
P: O. Box 629, RALEIGH, NC 27602-0629

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
BEFORE THE NORTH CAROLINA
COASTAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
CRC-VR-19-10
IN THE MATTER OF: )
PETITION FOR VARIANCE ) FINAL AGENCY DECISION
BY SHINN CREEK ESTATES HOA ) Revised
On December 19, 2019, Petitioner Shinn Creek Estates HOA ("Petitioner" or "HOA")
submitted a request for a.variance from 15A N.C. Admin. Code 07H .0206(c), .0208(b)(a)(4),
.0208(a)(2)(A), and .0208(b)(1) to authorize a.permit so that Petitioner could perform new
dredging in the S-channel, and access,the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway(--"-AIWW") and other :
navigable waters:, Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113A-120.1 and 15A N.C. Admin. Code 7J
.0700, et seq., this matter was heard on oral arguments at the regularly scheduled meeting of the
North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (hereinafter Commission) on February 12,.2020
in Beaufort, North Carolina. Assistant General Counsel Christine A. Goebel, Esq. appeared for
Respondent Department, of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management (DCM).
Attorney I. Clark Wright, Esq. appeared on behalf of Petitioner.
When reviewing a petition for a variance, the Commission acts in a quasi-judicial
capacity. Riggings Homeowners, Inc. v. Coastal Resources Com'n, 228 N.C. App. 630, 652, 747
S.E.2d 301, 314 (2013) (Commission has "judicial authority to rule on variance requests []
`reasonably necessary' to accomplish the Commission's statutory purpose."); see also
Application of Rea Const. Co., 272 N.C. 715, 718, 158 S.E.2d 887, 890 (1968) (discussing the
Board of Adjustment's quasi-judicial role in allowing variances for permits not otherwise
allowed by ordinance). In its role as judge, the Commission "balance[es] competing policy

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concerns under CAMA's statutory framework." Riggings, 228 N.C. App. at 649 n.6, 747 S.E.2d
at 312.
Petitioner and Respondent DCM, the parties appearing before the Commission, stipulated
to facts and presented relevant documents to the Commission for its consideration during the
hearing on the variance request. See e.g, N.C. Admin. Code 15A 07J .0702(a). If the parties had
been unable to reach agreement on the facts before the request was submitted to the Commission,
the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings would have held a full evidentiary hearing
to create a record for the Commission to use in making its decision. Id. r. 07J .0702(d). As in any
court; the parties appearing before the decision -maker are responsible for developing and
presenting evidence on which a decision is made. In this case, the record on which the
Commission's final agency decision was made includes the parties' stipulations as to relevant
facts, the documents provided to the Commission by the parties, and the arguments of the parties.
FACTS STIPULATED TO BY PETITIONER AND RESPONDENT DCM
1. Petitioner is Shinn Creek Estates Homeowners Association, Inca
("Petitioner" or "HOA!'), a North Carolina Non -Profit Corporation
registered with the North Carolina Secretary of State's Office in 1996.
Shinn Creek Estates is a 36-lot residential subdivision with common -area
property and common amenities owned by the HOA.
2. Petitioner acquired title to the common area property relevant to this
variance request through a General Warranty Deed, dated September 14,
2000, recorded in Book 2819, Page 792 of the New Hanover County
Public Registry, a copy of which is attached. The subdivision plat for the
HOA is recorded at Plat Book B36, Pages 210-11 and Plat Book B38,
Page 66 of the New Hanover County Registry.
3. The HOA's common -area property (the "Site") consists of common area
land (some of which is riparian land), a gravel drive with parking area, a
boat ramp, and several boat docks. The Site is adjacent to a maintained
boat basin and channel that connects to Shinn Creek by the area called the
"S-Channel." Shinn Creek then connects to the federally maintained

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway ("AIWW '), near Masonboro Inlet and the
south end of Wrightsville Beach. The waters of the boat basin, channel, S-
Channel and Shinn Creek are classified as SA, High Quality Waters
("HQW") by the Environmental Management Commission and are
classified as a'Primary Nursery Area by the Marine Fisheries Commission.
These waters are not open to the harvest of shellfish.
4. Aerial and ground -level photographs of The Site are part of the power
point presentation [to the Commission]. This includes the historic images
from the New Hanover County website of the area for 1966, 1981 and
1989 with the Site circled. This also includes images from Google Earth
taken between 1993 and 2019, including a recent aerial image depicting .
the proposed dredging route and the historic route used- as alleged by
Petitioner. Also included is a 1956 image with information written on it by
Petitioner's Authorized Agent.
5. Based on historic aerial photography, it appears the boat basin and access
channel were initially excavated prior to 1970 and before the enactment of
the Coastal Area Management Act ("CAMA") and the State Dredge & Fill
Law ("D&F"). The first time dredging was undertaken pursuant to a
CAMA/D&F permit was through CAMA Major Permit No. 72-82 in 1982
by Joseph Rogers to maintain the 25' by 30' boat basin to -5' MLW and to
maintain the access channel to 20' by 670' and -5' MLW. A 1996/97
modification request first proposed excavation of the S-Channel area, and
permit files do not contain information to indicate if this modification was
permitted. CAMA Major Permit No. 72-82 was transferred to Petitioner
HOA in 2007 and expired in 2015. A summary of the permit history
compiled by DCM Staff is found in the DCM Field Investigation Report.
No permit has been found authorizing the dredging of the S-Channel area.
6. On November 7, 2018, DCM first received Petitioner's CAMA
Major/D&F Permit Application, and it was deemed complete on
November 27, 2018. Petitioner's authorized CAMA agent is Land
Management Group, Inc. Petitioner proposed the maintenance excavation
of the 25' by 30' boat basin (to —3 MLW), the maintenance excavation of
the 8' by 623' maintained channel (to -3 MLW) and the (apparently)
never -before -permitted dredging of the 8' by -460' (to -3' MLW) of the S-
Channel area. Petitioner's Application estimated that the approximately
600 cubic yards of dredged material would be placed at a privately -owned
and commonly -used Shore Acres Company spoil disposal site located
approximately 0.3 miles north of the Site, and would be dredged using the
bucket -to -barge method. Initially, Petitioner also proposed the
development of four wooden breakwaters at the perimeter of the S-

Channel (two 40' long and two 60' long), though those breakwaters were
withdrawn from the Revised Application dated April 10, 2019. .
As part of their application, Petitioner submitted a document entitled
Historical Narrative, a series of historic aerial photos of the Site, an
affidavit of Alvin D. Rogers, and an affidavit of Thomas Canady. These
documents contend that among other things, the S-Channel area used to be
passable by the Rogers family boat a low tide, but that this area shoaled in
during the 1990's. Both affidavits reference a plat of the area recorded at
Plat Book 5, Page 90 of the New Hanover County Registry.
Also as part of their application, Petitioner submitted a document entitled
"Water Quality Monitoring Report" dated October 2018 and prepared by
Petitioner's agent, Land Management Group, Inc. This six -page report
summarizes a one -rime water sampling event at eight locations between
the boat basin.and the AIWW looking at the dissolved oxygen ("DO")
levels. In response to this variance petition, DMF staff provided a written
response summarizing their concerns about this report.
The proposed dredging work is proposed to take place in the Estuarine
Waters, Public Trust Areas, and Estuarine Shorelines sub -category of the
Coastal Shorelines Areas of Environmental Concern ("AECs"). Pursuant
to N.C.G.S. 113A-118, CAMA/D&F permit authorization is required for
the proposed development.
10. As part of the CAMA/D&F Major Permit process, notice of the proposed
dredging project was sent to the adjacent riparian neighbors. In this case,
notice was sent to the following:
Scott & Linda Peterson of 6429 Shinncreek Lane, received on
11/16/18.
Bradley & Carolyn Johnson of 6451 Shinnwood Road, received on
11/20/18
Bill & Jane Henderson of 6432 Shinncreek Lane, received on
11/19/18
The adjacent riparian owners' properties are shown on a parcel map which
is part of the PowerPoint presentation to the Commission. DCM Staff did
not receive any objections from these adjacent riparian owners, and all
three have submitted letters in support of the project as noted in a fact
below._
11. As part of the CAMA/D&F Major Permit process, notice of the proposed
dredging project was given to the general public through on -site posting

and through the December 14, 2018 publishing of notice in the
Wilmington Star Newspaper. DCM Staff did not receive any objections
from the public regarding this proposed dredging project.
12. As part of the CAMA /D&F Major Permit process, copies of the permit
application materials and DCM's Field Investigation Report were sent to
state and federal resource agencies for review and comment. Relevant
comments from these agencies are described in the facts to follow.
13. On December 7, 2018, DCM's Field Representative submitted his
comments to the Major Permitting staff, indicating that while the proposed
dredging of the boat basin and maintenance dredging of the access channel
appeared to be consistent with the CRC's rules, the proposed new
dredging of the S-Channel in the PNA was inconsistent with the CRC's
rules.
14. On January 2, 2019, the Division of Marine Fisheries ("DMF") submitted
its objections, dated December 14, 2019, to DCM. DMF's objection memo
was coupled with the December 19, 2019 written concurrence of DMF
Director Murphey. DMF objected to the proposed project, specifically to
the proposed breakwaters and to the new dredging in a PNA. DMF also
raised concerns about the proposed maintenance dredging of the channel
leading to additional erosion and sloughing of sediment into the channel
and the erosion of coastal wetlands in the area, as purportedly shown in
the historic aerial photographs of the Site.
15. On January 24, 2019, the Division of Water Resources put the application
on hold waiting for federal comments from NMFS and for the applicant to
address DMF's comments. On January 13, 2020, DWR denied Petitioner's
401 water quality certification request through a letter, stating that the
agency was required to do so in light of the CAMA permit denial.
16. On January 30, 2019, the City of Wilmington commented that it objected
to the breakwaters as the city code prohibited them within 35 feet of a
[wetland] resource. Petitioner ultimately removed the proposed
breakwaters from its permit application.
17. On February 11, 2019, the Petitioner's authorized agent requested a
meeting with DMC and DMF to discuss resource impact issues. DCM's
reply recommended that NMFS and DWR also participate in the meeting.
18. On February 27, 2019, the Petitioner's authorized agent met with
representatives of DCM, Division of Marine Fisheries ("DMF"), Division
of Water Resources ("DWR!'), the NC Wildlife Resources Commission

("WRC"), and the National Marine Fisheries Service ("NMFS") to discuss
resource impact issues and DMF objections. At this time, the Petitioner
proposed removing the breakwaters from the project, added proposed
channel markers, and proposed additional oyster reef development as a
mitigation measure.
19. On March 24, 2019, DCM received an email from the Army Corps of
Engineers forwarding a March 11, 2019 letter from the NMFS. This letter
indicated that it had not received any revised plans for this Site, and so its
recommendations included 1) a recommendation that any permit not
authorize the proposed breakwaters, 2) a recommendation that any permit
not authorize the proposed new dredging, and 3) a recommendation that
any permit authorize maintenance dredging only between October 1 to
March 31.
20. On April 3, 2019, the Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter to DCM
indicating the conditions that should be required if a CAMA/D&F Permit
was issued. These conditions included
"conditioning out" the proposed breakwaters and proposed new dredging,
and suggested a dredging window for the maintenance dredging, along
with a number of standard conditions.
21. On April 9, 2019, DCM received a call from Petitioner's authorized agent
(LMG's Steve Morrison) indicating that he had met separately with NMFS
regarding the project and requested putting the federal permit review on
hold. Mr. Morrison also indicated that he met two weeks prior with DWR
staff, and with other agencies. DCM staff were not present at the meetings.
He also requested additional aerial photos that DCM may have depicting
the S-Channel area.
22. On April 10, 2019, DCM received revised drawings from Petitioner's
authorized agent showing the proposed addition of more oyster shell reef
development, proposed the addition of channel markers, and proposed the
removal of the proposed breakwaters. Copies of these revisions were sent
out to representatives of the Corps, DMF, NMFS, and DWR. In an April
11, 2019 email, a NMFS representative indicated that the design changes
did not warrant a change to their comments and that they "have no plans to
agree to modifications at this point." In an April 11, 2019 email, a DMF
representative indicated that the design changes did not alleviate DMF's
concerns about new dredging in PNA habitat, that it was not DMF "policy
to mitigate impacts by allowing habitat trade-offs", and that DMF "would
again object to the dredging."

23. On April 17, 2019, DCM received additional aerials in an email from
Petitioner's authorized agent, stating the agent's belief that the images
"seem to indicate potential past channel maintenance through the subject S
curve within the access to the intracoastal waterway" and asking DCM to
consider this information.
24. On April 22, 2019, DCM denied Petitioner's revised CAMA/D&F Major
Permit Application for the reasons set forth in the agency's denial letter.
25. Petitioner stipulates that its proposed activities violate 15A NCAC
07H.0206(c); 15A NCAC 07H.0208(a)(2)(A); and 15A NCAC
07H.0208(b)(1) as stated in DCM's April 22, 2019 denial letter.
26. In anticipation of this variance request, Petitioner obtained 14 comment
letters in support of Petitioner's Variance Request from members of the
HOA including:
• Brooke Bailey 6329 Shinn Creek Ln.
• Jason Carroll 6408 Shinn Creek Ln.
• Lamparte
• Brian Thomas
• John Anderson
• . Gina Taylor
• Scott/Linda Peterson
• Sweeny -Henderson
• Canady
• Kuronen
• Dana Shumate
• Dennis Anderson
• Christine Dolan
• Ari & Arnie Cofni
6412 Shinn Creek Ln.
6416 Shinn Creek Ln.
6424 Shinn Creek Ln.
6425 Shinn Creek Ln.
6429 Shinn Creek Ln.
(Adjacent Riparian Owner)
6432 Shinn Creek Ln.
(Adjacent Riparian Owner)
6309 Shinnwood Rd.
3100 Wescot Court
3102 Welcome Lane
6324 Shinn Creek Ln.
6421 Shinn Creek Ln.
6333 Shinn Creek Ln.
In addition to these HOA members, Adjacent Riparian Owners Bradley
and Carol Johnson of 6451 Shinnwood Road also provided a letter in
support.
27. In anticipation of this variance request, Petitioner obtained a six -page
written review of the proposed dredging of the S-Channel by Troy Alphin,
who works as research faculty at the UNCW Department of Biology and
Marine Biology. The parties stipulate that while Mr. Alphin has expertise
in fields related to his review, the parties further stipulate that there has
been no process to establish Mr. Alphin as an "expert" as that term of art

is used in legal settings, including no opportunity for Staff to cross-
examine Mr. Alphin on the contents of the review and how it came to be,
and the parties encourage the Commission to consider this when reading
his un-swom report and considering the four variance criterion.
28. In anticipation of this variance request, Petitioner obtained a two -page
statement from Petitioner's authorized agent, Land Management Group
and signed by. Steve Morrison of LMG, summarizing his/LMG's opinion
regarding possible impacts from Petitioner's proposed dredging. The
parties stipulate that while Mr. Morrison has some expertise in fields
related to his review, the parties further stipulate that there has been no
process to establish Mr. Morrison as an "expert" as that term of art is used
in legal settings, including no opportunity for Staff to cross-examine Mr.
Morrison on the contents of the statement and how it came to be, and the
parties encourage the Commission to consider this when reading the un-
swom statement and considering the four variance criterion.
29, In anticipation of this variance request, Ben Stephenson, a member of
Petitioner's Board, signed an affidavit describing his knowledge about the
Site and past efforts to seek permit approval for the proposed dredging.
30. On December 31, 2019, Petitioner filed its Variance Request and proposed
supporting materials through counsel, requesting that the Commission
hear this matter at its February 2020 meeting.
31. Petitioner is represented by Clark Wright of Davis Hartman Wright PLLC.
DCM Staff are represented by DEQ Assistant General Counsel Christine
Goebel.
EXHIBITS PROVIDED TO THE COMMISSION BY PETITIONER AND RESPONDENT DCM
1. 2000 Deed to HOA of Common Area property at 2819/792
2. Subdivision Plats at B36/210-11 and B38/66
3. DCM Field Investigation Report
4. Petitioner's CAMA/D&F Major Permit Application, original and as
revised
5. Historical Narrative, historic aerial photographs and affidavits of
Alvin D. Rogers and Thomas Canady with Plat 5/90 attached
6. Water Quality Monitoring Report by Petitioner's agent Land
Management Group
7. DMF written concerns about LMG's Water Quality Monitoring
Report
8. Adjacent Riparian Neighbor Notice and Certified Mail receipts, map
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9. Copy of on -site placard and newspaper publication request materials
10. Dec. 7, 2018 recommendation from DCM Field Representative
11. DMF Comments, including Dec. 14, 2018 Memo and Dec. 19, 2018
Director's cover letter
12. Jan. 13, 2020 401 denial letter
13. Jan. 30, 2019 comments from the City of Wilmington,
14. Feb. 11, 2019 email from agent re: meeting and DCM response
15. Mar. 24, 2019 email from Corps forwarding Mar. 11, 2019 NMFS
letter
16. Apr. 3, 2019 letter from Corps with comments
17. Apr. 11, 2019 comments on revised plan from NMFS and DMF
18. Apr. 17, 2019 email from agent with additional aerials
19. Apr. 22, 2019 DCM Denial Letter
20. 2019 Google Earth image with proposed dredge route and historic
route noted by Petitioner
21. Series of six aerial photos from 1956-2010 with notations by
Petitioner
22. 14 letters from owners of lots in Shinn Creek Estates Subdivision in
support of proposed dredging plus Adj. Rip. Own. Brad Johnson
23. Opinion of Troy Alphin and Alphin CV
24. LMG 2-page statement re: water quality and variance
25. Ben Stephenson, Board Member of HOA, Affidavit
26. Powerpoint Presentation with aerial photographs of the site.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The Commission has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter.
All notices for the proceeding were adequate and proper.
Petitioner has met the requirements in N.C.G.S..§ 113A-120.1(a) and 15 NCAC
07J .0703(f) which must be found before a variance can be granted as set forth below.
a. Strict application of the Commission's Rules relating to dredging in a Primary
Nursery Area will cause unnecessary hardships.
The Commission affirmatively finds that strict application of the rules cited in DCM's
denial letter would cause Petitioner unnecessary hardship. These include, 15A N.C. Admin.
Code 07H .0206(c) (estuarine waters management objectives); 15A N.C. Admin. Code 07H
0208(b)(a)(4) (definition for primary nursery area ("PNA")); 15A N.C. Admin. Code 07H

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.0208(a)(2)(A) (requirement that project be sited to avoid significant adverse impacts to marine
resources); and )SA N.C. Admin. Code 07H .0208(b)(1) (avoid PNAs, shellfish beds and
submerged aquatic vegetation). These rules are designed to limit impacts to PNAs and protect
the coastal marine environment.
The Commission finds that strict application of the Commission's rules disallowing new
dredging in PNA habitat would cause the HOA unnecessary hardships as the proposed dredging
in the S-channel to -3' mean low water ("MLW ') would allow the HOA's members to maintain
long-standing pre-CAMA access to the AIWW from their permitted boat basin and channel.
DCM advised the Commission in its Staff Recommendation that following the shoaling of the
historic route over time and the establishment of coastal wetlands in that area, the preferred route
to the AIWW is now through the S-channel to the south because this route is shorter. The
Commission agrees. In addition, the Commission notes that Petitioner has revised the application
to limit impacts to the coastal environment.
For these reasons, the Commission affirmatively finds that Petitioner has shown that
strict application of its rules would cause unnecessary hardship and Petitioner has met the first
factor without which a variance cannot be granted.
b. Petitioner has demonstrated that the hardship results from conditions peculiar
to Petitioner's property.
The Commission affirmatively finds that Petitioner has demonstrated that the hardship
results from conditions peculiar to the property. Specifically, Petitioner's property includes a pre-
CAMA and (likely) pre-PNA-designated boat basin and channel. Petitioner has had access to the
AIWW for decades. This access was maintained by permitted dredging in 1982. The historic route
to the AIWW located north of the S-channel shoaled in over time. While shoaling over time on its

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own is not necessarily a peculiar condition in a dynamic coastal marsh and creek systems such as
this, the shoaling of the S-channel area between two maintained channels removes long-standing
access to this site and is a condition peculiar to this property causing Petitioner's hardship.
Accordingly, the Commission affirmatively finds that Petitioner has demonstrated that the
hardship results from conditions peculiar to the property and has met the second factor required
for the grant of its variance request.
C. Petitioner has demonstrated that the hardship does not result from actions
taken by Petitioner.
The Commission affirmatively finds that Petitioner has demonstrated that the hardship does
not result from its actions. The Commission notes that the HOA, after considerable pre -application
consultation with DCM and other resource agencies, has proposed a modest channel to
accommodate smaller (14-foot by 24-foot) shallow -draft vessels traditionally used by members of
the HOA to navigate from their boat basin and channel to the AIW W, In addition, the Commission
is aware that because the boat basin and access channel was developed pre-CAMA, and may have
also been developed prior to designation of the area as a PNA by the N.C. Marine Fisheries
Commission. This situation was in existence before the CAMA and the Commission's rules
limited dredging in PNAs. Petitioner has proposed a -3' MLW depth for the entire footprint of the
project and an 8-foot width through the channel and S-channel. Petitioner has also proposed the
placement of channel markers to keep boats navigating within the proposed channel thereby
reducing impacts to the surrounding marsh system. The Commission notes Petitioner's willingness
to minimize the scope of the proposed dredging and prevent adverse impacts to the PNAs.
For these reasons, the Commission affirmatively finds that Petitioner's actions did not
cause the hardship and that Petitioner has met the third factor required for a variance.

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d. Petitioner has demonstrated that the requested variance is consistent with the
spirit, purpose and intent of the Commission's rules, will secure public safety
and welfare, and will preserve substantial justice.
The Petitioner has demonstrated (a) that the requested variance is consistent with the spirit,
purpose and intent of the Commission's rules, (b) that it will secure public safety and welfare, and
(c) that it will preserve substantial justice. The principal purposes of these rules is to protect coastal
resources, specifically PNAs. For the reasons set forth in more detail below, the Commission
affirmatively finds that Petitioner has demonstrated that the requested variance complies with each
of the requirements of this rule.
Specifically, the Commission finds that the variance meets the spirit, purpose and intent of
the Commission's prohibition against new dredging in designated PNAs for the following reasons:
There has been a boat basin and channel with access by shallow -draft vessels to the AIWW since
before CAMA. Following the shoaling of the historic route, members of the HOA have used the
S-channel to access an existing maintained channel to the south. However, the shoaling of the S-
channel has significantly limited this long-standing access. While there may be some temporary
impacts to the PNA habitat as a result of dredging, the proposed modest channel will allow
continued access for shallow -draft vessels to the AIWW, is designed to limits the impacts, and
with the use of channel markers will reduce impacts to the surrounding marsh by navigating
vessels. In addition, the proposed oyster shell habitat may provide some increase in nursery habitat,
and the proposed dredging may offer some improvements in water quality.
Second, the Commission affirmatively finds that public safety and welfare will be secured
by allowing the HOA members to maintain their long-standing access to the AIWW from the
existing boat basin and channel by dredging the shorter S-channel and in this way avoiding greater

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impacts that might follow from dredging the longer route historically used to access the AIWW.
In addition, the addition of channel markers may help keep boaters within the channel reducing
impacts from boats navigating outside the proposed channel. Finally, although there may be some
impacts to the PNA habitat in the S-channel from dredging, the proposed width and depth are fairly
limited. Although DWR issued a letter officially denying the 401 Water Quality Certification for
the project as amended based on DCM's CAMA permit denial, the denial was without prejudice
to resubmit. DMF's objections to the proposed dredging were focused on the breakwaters that
were part of the initial application. These have been removed from the project design. Finally,
Petitioner's proposed mitigation using an oyster shell reef development may result in increased
nursery function, as noted by Mr. Alphin in his report.
Finally, the Commission affirmatively finds that the proposed project will preserve
substantial justice because allowing dredging of the S-channel will preserve the long-standing use
of this area for navigation by small, shallow -draft vessels between the HOA's pre-CAMA boat -
basin and maintained channel to the maintained channel to the south in order to access the AIW W.
For these reasons, the Commission affirmatively finds that Petitioner has met the fourth
factor required by N.C.G.S. § 113A-120.1(a).
THEREFORE, the requested variance from is GRANTED. The granting of this variance
does not relieve Petitioner of the responsibility for obtaining any other required permits from the
proper permitting authority.
FURTHERMORE, the Commission's decision to grant the variance is based upon the
record the parties provided to the Commission as described above. However, the Commission is

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not bound by the parties' stipulation of facts. The Commission reserves the right to reconsider the
granting of this variance and to take any appropriate action should it be shown that there are other
relevant facts or documents relating to this variance request.
This.the l0th.day.of February 2020. -J
M. Renee Cahoon Chair
Coastal Resources Commission

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that I have this day served the foregoing REVISED FINAL AGENCY
DECISION upon the parties by the methods indicated below:
METHOD OF SERVICE
Attorney for Petitioner. U.S. Mail and Electronically:
I. Clark Wright, Jr., Esq. [e-mail]
Davis Hartman Wright, PLLC
209 Pollock Street
New Bern, NC 28560
Attorney for NC Division of Coastal Management Electronically:
Christine A. Goebel [e-mail]
Assistant General Counsel
NC Department of Environmental Quality
217 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Braxton C. Davis, Executive Director Electronically:
Angela Willis, Administrative Assistant [e-mail]
Division of Coastal Management [e-mail]
400 Commerce Ave.
Morehead City, NC 28557
Linda Painter, CFM, CZO, CAMA LPO Electronically:
New Hanover County [e-mail]
Planning and Land Use
230 Government Center Dr., suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
This the 19th day of February, 2020
Mary L. Lucasse
Special Deputy Attorney General and Commission Counsel
N.C. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 629
Raleigh, N. C. 27602

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343
April 3, 2019
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. SAW-2014-01431
Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421
Dear Mr. Huggett:
Reference the application of Shinn Creek Estates, HOA, Mr. Ben Stephenson, to conduct
dredging maintenance dredging within waters of an existing access channel and basin, new
dredging to create a new access channel, and installation of two breakwaters in waters
adjacent to the AIWW, associated with an existing private docking facility located at 6432
Shinn Creek Lane, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Wilmington, New
Hanover County, North Carolina.
Specifically, the proposed project consists of excavating an existing/new access channel
and basin adjacent to the AIWW. An.initial dredge event is proposed to remove approximately
600 cy of material from an area measuring 8' wide by 1,085' long located within the existing
channel between the AIWW and the boat basin (see Sheet 4 of 6). Approximately 460' of this
channel (identified in the application as the'S-Curve' or'S-Channel') is considered new
dredging. The proposed final water depth for the channel would be -3' at MLW in connection
to a waterbody that has a water depth of -3' at MLW. Existing water depths within the project
area range from 0' to-1.5' at MLW. The applicant also proposes to install 4 new wooden
breakwaters adjacent to the newly excavated channel (identified in the application as the 'S-
Curve' or'S-Channel'). The proposed breakwaters would be 60' long, one would be 70' long,
and the final would be 40' long.
RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, Np
JUL o 2 2019

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The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as presented by the
application and your field investigation report. We recommend that the following conditions be
included in the modification to the State authorization:
1 reakwater construction is not authorized
4. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Trichechus manatus,
the applicant must implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Service's Manatee Guidelines, and
strictly adhere to all requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at
http://www.fws.gov/nc-es/mammal/manateeguidelines.pdf.
5. The permittee must install and maintain, at his expense, any signal lights and signals
prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities.
For further information, the permittee should contact the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety
Office at [phone].
6. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the
submitted plans, which are a part of this permit. Any modification to these plans must be
approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) prior to implementation.
7.Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or
mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or
maintenance of this project, in such a manner as to impair normal flows and circulation
patterns within waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of waters or wetlands.
8. Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this
permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in
the construction or•maintenance of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does
not authorize temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill material within
waters or,,wetlands.outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill
activities connected with this project.

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9. All mechanized equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials. In the event of a spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the
permittee shall immediately report it to the N.C. Division of Water Resources at (919) 733-
5083, Ext. 526 or [phone] and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed.
10. Unless otherwise authorized by this permit, all fill material placed in waters or
wetlands shall be generated from an upland source and will be clean and free of any
pollutants except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials (including debris from
land clearing activities), or unsightly debris will not be used.
11. If the permittee discovers any previously unknown historic or archeological remains
while accomplishing the authorized work, he will immediately notify the Wilmington District
Engineer who will initiate the required coordination procedures.
12. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms
and conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall
provide each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance
of this project with a copy of this permit. A copy of this permit, including all conditions, shall
be available at the project site during construction and maintenance of this project.
13. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures
necessary to prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands
outside the permit area. This shall include, but is not limited to, the immediate installation of
silt fencing or similar appropriate devices around all areas subject to soil disturbance or the
movement of earthen fill, and the immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally,
the project must remain in full compliance with all aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act of 1973 (North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A Article 4).
14. The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase
in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such
that the turbidity in the waterbody is 50 NTU's or less in all rivers not designated as trout
waters by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCD.EM), 25 NTU's or
less in all saltwater classes and in all lakes and reservoirs, and 10 NTU's or less in trout
waters, are not considered significant.
RECEIVE
15. The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of thi9)PR ►JLgVIi expiration before completion of the work will, without expense to the United State'sa NC
such time and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his authorized rams 2619may
direct, restore the water or wetland to its pre -project condition.

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16. Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Actor
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within 24 hours of the permittee's discovery of the violation.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Ms. Liz Hair Wilmington Field Office,
Regulatory Division, telephone [phone] or email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Liz Hair, Project Manager
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Electronic copy furnished:
Mr. Todd Allen Bowers
US EPA Region 4 Life Scientist -Water Protection Division
Ms. Courtney Spears/Ms. Debbie Wilson
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality- Division of Coastal Management
Ms. Karen Higgins/Mr. Chad Coburn
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality -Division of Water Resources
Mr. Pete Benjamin/Mr. John Ellis
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Dr. Pace Wilber/Mr. Fritz Rohde/Ms. Twyla Cheatwood
National Marine Fisheries Service -Habitat Conservation Division

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAELS.REGAN
Secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Shinn Creek Estates HOA
c/o Ben Stephenson
6433 Shinn Creek Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
Dear Mr. Stephenson:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 22, 2019
This letter is in response to the application for a Major Permit under the Coastal Area Management
Act (CAMA) and the State Dredge and Fill Law, in which authorization was requested to excavate a
channel from a community boat ramp to the Atlantic Intracoastal Water Way (AIWW) adjacent to
the AIWW and Masonboro Sound, at the terminus of Shinn Creek Lane, in Wilmington, New
Hanover County. Processing of the application, which was received as complete by the Division of
Coastal Management's Wilmington Office on November 27, 2018 is now complete. Based on the
state's review, the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has made the following findings:
1) The subject property is located adjacent to the AIWW and Masonboro Sound and is located
within a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), as designated by the North Carolina Marine Fisheries
Commission. 15A NCAC 07H. 0208(a)(4) of the Rules of the Coastal Resources
Commission further define PNA's as "Primary nursery areas are those areas in the
estuarine and ocean system where initial post larval development of finfish and crustaceans
takes place. They are usually located in the uppermost sections of a system where
populations are uniformly early juvenile stages. They are designated and described by the
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) and by the NC. Wildlife Resources Commission
(WRC);
2) The proposed project would involve development within Public Trust and Estuarine Waters
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC).
3) The applicant proposes to perform maintenance dredging of an existing 25' by 30' boat basin
to a depth of -3' at mean low water (MLW) and maintenance dredging of an existing access
channel measuring approximately 600' in length by 8' in width to a depth of-3' at MLW.
The applicant also proposes to perform new dredging in an area referred to as the `rS-Curve"
measuring approximately 405' in length and 8' in width to a depth of-3' at MLW. The
applicant also proposes to perform maintenance dredging within the channel running parallel
RECEIVED
4PR 2 2 201.9
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Dh9ston of Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, North Ca-*W* MINGTON, NC
252.808.2808

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C/o Ben Stephenson
April22, 201 9
Page 2 of 4
to Inlet View Drive: measuring approximately 80'-in lengtifby8' in width to a depth of 73' at
MLW. The total proposed length of the access channel.is 1085%
4) - In the original submittal dated received to RCM's, Wilmington office on.November 7;,2018,,
vertical breakwaters measuring approximately 230.' in'length were.proposed along the "S- .,
curve” bank area. In a revised submittal dated April 1.0, 2619, the breakwaters were removed
from the project proposal; arid, several.are,as of proposed oyster shell placement were added to
the banks of the,access.channel.
5) The existing community. boat ramp and associated, dredging were authorized. under•CAMA
Major PetniitWo 72-82: Permit No. 72-82' was originally issued.on June 22, 1982,for
maintenance .dredg ng of a 25' by 30' boat basin and Et=670'-by 20' access channel to a depth
of-5'-at MLW:,The permitted access channel was not.authorized to connect to the,AIWW.
Permit No 72-82 has undergone several 'modifications, refinements, and renewals., A Major
M�difiwas defued on Tuntion to Permit
20 2000 Permit No a 2' 8i'ex iredllar on December 31 2015 ent to the, current proposal
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6) No permit history for maintenance excavation within the "S-Curve",,area was .provided by the
applicant, nor was'any such evidence located`by DCM Staff.
7) The southernmost portion of the proposed dredge footprint measuring approximately 80' in
len"gth.by 8"in width to a.depth :of =31 at MLW; falls:within a previously dredged'and
maintained, channel adlacent,to"lnlet View,.Drive: According to aerial photography this area
was otlgfnally'exeavatedi sometime -in the 1970s (prior to the'enactment of CAMA)' and'has
since been maintained, through various CAMA General _Permits.
8) The application indicates the existing water depths in the maintained access channel areas
rane from -2, to -3 at MLW.:The a lica(ion also g - ' " pp indicates that the existing water depths
within the "S' Curve range from.0' to -1' at MLW.
9) The NO Division of Coastal Management has determined that tlie.proposed.project consists'
of new dredging in a. PNA measuring approximately 405' in length. and, 8''in width:
Approximately 3,240,square •feet of undredged Primary Nursery Area habitat would be
excavated as a"result of the proposed project.
10) During the course of the joint stateandFederal review of thg__application, theN.C. Division.
of Marine Fisheries (DMF) indicated that, "DMF objects tothis project as proposed due to
the significant adverse impact to habitat;and.resources that will result from this project "
Further, after reviewing the April- 10; 2019 revised submittal, DMF provided additional
- comments that stated "Although the updated,plans have, addressed -ways to stabilize the -
channel in a more ecologically preferred: method than vertical breakwaters, there is still a
concern with performing new dredging.in'designated PNA habitat. DMF is a strong,supporter.,
of oyster habitat creation, however, it is uot'our policy to mitigate impacts by allowing
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North Caroflna Department d.Wmnmental Quality 1 DWlslon of Coastal).QenngemenG
'Mo eheadgtyef8ce 1400_Commercehmnue l Morehead aty, North'Caroltna 285Sr'
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c/o Ben Stephenson
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Page 3 of 4
habitat trade-offs. DMF will maintain the same concerns about new dredging in PNA and
would again object to the dredging." The National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers also recommended that the new dredging within the PNA not be
allowed.
11) The City of Wilmington objected to the vertical breakwaters stating, "Breakwaters not
permitted within 35' of resource per City Code Section 18-341(e). Proposed breakwaters
must be removed from plans for City approval."
12) As of the date of this letter, the NC Division of Water Resources is still reviewing the
proposed project to determine if the project complies with State water quality standards.
13) Based upon the above referenced findings, the Division of Coastal Management has
determined that the proposed project to perform new dredging for the construction of an
access channel are inconsistent with the following rules of the Coastal Resources
Commission:
a) 15A NCAC 07H .0206 (c) (Management Objectives for Estuarine Waters), which
states "To conserve and manage the important features of estuarine waters so as to
safeguard and perpetuate their biological, social, aesthetic, and economic values; to
coordinate and establish a management system capable of conserving and utilizing
estuarine waters so as to maximize their benefits to man and the estuarine and ocean
system."
b) 15A NCAC 07H .0208(a)(2)(A), which states that "before being granted a permit, a
determination shall be made that the applicant has complied with the following
standards:
(A) The location, design, and need for development, as well as the construction
activities involved shall be consistent with the management objective of the
Estuarine and Ocean System AEC (Rule. 0203 of this subchapter) and shall
be sited and designed to avoid significant adverse impacts upon the
productivity and biologic integrity of coastal wetlands, shellfish beds,
submerged aquatic vegetation as defined by the Marine Fisheries
Commission, and spawning and nursery areas. "
c) 15A NCAC 07H .0208(b)(1) (Specific Use Standards), which states in part,
"Navigation channels, canals, and boat basins shall be aligned or located so as to
avoid primary nursery areas, shellfish beds, beds of submerged aquatic vegetation as
defined by the MFC ".
.RECEIVED
DEQ� APR 2
2 2019
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North Carolina Department of Fnvlronmental Quality I DNision of Coastal Management t
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252.8082808

Shinn Creek Estates,HOA
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Given te:pFcceding fmdings, it'is necessary thatyour request for issuance of a CAMA Major Permit
under the Coastal Area Management Act and State, ate Divdgeand:Fill Law I be denied. This denial is
made pursuant-toN4.a."S6 1_13A,420(a)(8) which requires dehiiifor projects, inconsistent with the
state guidelines for Areas of EnvirofiffiehtaPConcdm:br localland use plansi and N.1C.G'S. 113-229,.
whi�Wrequires that a_p6rmii ba`de'n_ie'd,6i..cases where4 proposed development will lead to a,
significant adverse irppedtlo fisheries resources.
If you wish to appeal this deniali you are entitled to.a contested case -hearing. The hearing will
involve appcarifigbe'fbre an Adn"mistrative Law Judge who listens to evidence and, arguments of
both partiesbefore making fihaIdecWon,on' the appeal. Your request for.4 heating , must be -in the
form ln � of, a' written: petition,complying Wit li'�ie requirements 6f'§ 156B of the General d Statutes of :" l .. !l � �_ 'II
North'.taioliiia,, d "must Ji&_fi 1ed ;;with the -Office of,`Admip'istrativq, Hearings,, 67 Pt Mai
99- 714 -it' in,tweity(20)'
,Service Center, -Raleigk-NC 27i5 'Wi fii day
s from the.date of this denial letter.
A copy of this petitidn should be "filed with this office.
Another'resoonse to. a permit denial available. toyou ,is to petition the. Coastal -Resources, Commission
Co:nuns­sion.Apply�ing'foraIvaRan'ce- I requires AhaI iy6Iu'.,_first ackfi6Mcdge a-''&recogmzc_tha
t the
Division, okoasiAfkanAgeffientapplied-the,R41esofthe Coistal Resources Conrlgsion:properl
y
, in
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processihg-and ytheAreque§tah.��dd)tioil-f6thdConlhlission'sRules
bas;4I on hardships, tdyou resulting from iuffisual, cqnditions of the:propertyl- To, Apply for ayariance,
ll hardships
, " , ` variance ­ . - - - " ' ' - Division of l � ' - l.' f d
ymmustfile d'oetition-,for�ai�irii6c6.i�itfi'th'dD"ik"i�ctor.6f the I Manqg5mqnt An
11 1. 1 - I I_— , I - , ­.­11. . with , - , ­-, , -
the State AftorneV­Generaiis,_:Offl&d,On a standard form," be a-ec6m-pla"nie"a'.'by,addieioriit'
C rrim h o " 'issi6nmedtiug'�fbr� the,v`ar'ianc`e'r'eq.�u­est 'to be eligible. to be atthat-ifiecting. T e�§tandatd
yariance:forms may. be obtained by contacting a member of my staff, or by visiting-t . he. -Division's.
Web page at: ht(ps://deq.n6.gov/abouttdivisions/Coastal-miinageme6t/coastal-man'agement-
penriti/variances-appeals,
Members of my, staff Are available to assist you should you desire to modify your proposal in the
future. If yout have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Courtney Spears at (9 1. 0)
796-7426.
Sincerely,
Braxton C. Davis
cc: U.S. Army Corps,of Engineers, WiImington,NC
OCWWNOAA, Silver Spring,,MD.
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APR 1 1 2019
LAMA Permit Application for- Major Development_-November-2018.-- MP SECTION tNIRO
Shiriri Creek -Estates
WilmiVp_z New -Ha nover.County, North;Carol h j 6

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ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Dinsaor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Shinn Creek Estates HOA
Ott Ben Stephenson
6433 Shinn Creek Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
Dear Mr. Stephenson:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 22, 2019
This letter is in response to the application for a Major. Permit under the Coastal Area Management
Act (CAMA) and the State Dredge and Fill Law, in which authorization was requested to excavate a
channel from a community boat ramp to the Atlantic Intracoastal Water Way (AIW W) adjacent to
the AIW W and Masonboro Sound, at the terminus of Shinn Creek Lane, in Wilmington, New
Hanover County. Processing of the application, which was received as complete by the Division of
Coastal Management's Wilmington Office on November 27, 2018 is now complete. Based on the
state's review, the Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has made the following findings:
1) The subject property is located adjacent to the AIW W and Masonboro Sound and is located
within a Primary Nursery Area (PNA), as designated by the North Carolina Marine Fisheries
Commission. 15A NCAC 07H. 0208(a)(4) of the Rules of the Coastal Resources
Commission further define, PNA's as "Primary nursery areas are those areas in the
estuarine and ocean system where initial post larval development offinfish and crustaceans
takes place. They are usually located in the uppermost sections of a system where
populations are uniformly early juvenile stages. They are designated and described by the
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) and by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
(WRC); "
2) The proposed project would in development within Public Trust and Estuarine Waters
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC).
3) The applicant proposes to perform maintenance dredging of an existing 25' by 30' boat basin
to a depth of -3' at mean_ low water (MLW) and maintenance dredging of an existing access
channel measuring approximately 600' in length by 8' in width to a depth of -3' at MLW.
The applicant also proposes to perform new dredging in an area referred to as the "S-Curve"
measuring approximately 405' in length and 8' in width to a depth of -3' at MLW. The
applicant also proposes to perform maintenance dredging within the channel running parallel
Mm��o���J��,
OMNmvId4nYMWNN
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, North Carolina 28557
252808.2808

44 OShinn Creek Estates HOA
c/o Ben Stephenson
April 22, 2019
Page 2 of 4
to Inlet View Drive measuring approximately 80' in length by 8' in width to a depth of -3' at
MLW. The total proposed length, of the access channel is 1085'.
4) In the original submittal dated received in DCM's Wilmington office on November 7, 2018,
vertical breakwaters measuring approximately 230' in length were proposed along the "S-
curve" bank area. In a revised submittal dated April 10, 2019, the breakwaters were removed
from the project proposal, and several areas of proposed oyster shell placement were added to
the banks of the access channel.
5) The existing community boat ramp and associated dredging were authorized under CAMA
Major Permit No. 72-82. Permit No. 72-82 was originally issued on June 22, 1982 for
maintenance dredging of a 25' by 30' boat basin and a 670' by 20' access channel to a depth
of -5' at MLW. The permitted access channel was not authorized to connect to the AIWW.
Permit No. 72-82 has undergone several modifications, refinements, and renewals: A Major
Modification to Permit No. 72-82for dredging in a similar alignment to the current proposal
was denied on June 20, 2000, Permit No. 72-82 expired on December 31, 2015.
6) No permit history for maintenance excavation within the "S-Curve" area was provided'by the
applicant, nor was any such evidence located by DCM Staff.
7) The southernmost portion of the proposed dredge footprint, measuring approximately 80' in
length by;8' in width to a depth of -3' at MLW, falls within a previously dredged and
maintained channel adjacent to Inlet View Drive. According to aerial photography this area
was originally excavated sometime in the 1970s (prior to the enactment of CAMA) and has
since been maintained through various CAMA General Permits.
8) The application indicates the existing water depths in the maintained access channel areas
range from -2' to -3' at MLW. The application also indicates that the existing water depths
within the "S-Curve" range from 0' to -I' at MLW.
9) The NC Division of Coastal Management has determined that the proposed project consists
of new dredging in a PNA measuring approximately 405' in length and 8' in width.
Approximately 3,240 square feet of undredged Primary Nursery Area habitat would, be
excavated as a result of the proposed project.
10) During the course of the joint state and Federal review of the application, the N.C. Division_
of Marine Fisheries (DMF) indicated that, "DMF objects to this project as proposed due to
the significant adverse impact to habitat and resources that will result from this project."
Further, after reviewing the April 10, 2019 revised submittal, DMF provided additional
comments that stated "Although the updated plans have addressed ways to stabilize the
channel in a more ecologically preferred method than vertical breakwaters, there is still a
concern with performing new dredging in designated PNA habitat. DMF is a strong supporter
of oyster habitat creation, however, it is not our policy to mitigate impacts by allowing
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North Corollas Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead City, North Carolina28557
252.808.2808

i1 Shinn Creek Estates HOA
c/o Ben Stephenson
April 22, 2019.
Page 3 of 4
habitat trade-offs. DMF will maintain the same concerns about new dredging in PNA and
would again object to the.dredging.".The National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers also recommended that the new dredging within the PNA not be
allowed.
11) The, City of Wilmington objected to the vertical, breakwaters stating, "Breakwaters not
permitted within 35' of resource per City Code Section l 8-341(e). Proposed breakwaters
must be removed from plans for City approval."
12) As of the date of this letter, the NC Division of Water Resources is still reviewing the
proposed project to determine if the project complies with State water quality standards.
13) Based upon the above referenced findings,.the Division of Coastal Management has
determined that the proposed project to perform new dredging for the construction of an
access channel are inconsistent with the,following rules of the Coastal Resources
Commission:
a) 15A NCAC 07H .0206 (c) (Management Objectives for Estuarine Waters), which
states "To conserve and manage ,the important features of estuarine waters so as to
safeguard and perpetuate their biological,, social, aesthetic, and economic values; to
coordinate and establish a management system capable of conserving and utilizing
estuarine waters so as to maximize their benefits to man and the estuarine and ocean
system."
b) 15A NCAC 07H .0208(a)(2)(A), which states that "before being granted a permit, a
determination shall be made that the applicant has complied with the following
standards:
(A) The location, design,. and need for development, as well as the construction
activities involved shall be consistent with the management objective of the
Estuarine and Ocean System AEC (Rule .0203 of this subchapter) and shall
be sited and designed to avoid significant adverse impacts upon the
productivity and biologic integrity of coastal wetlands, shellfish beds,
submerged aquatic vegetationas defined by the Marine Fisheries
Commission, and spawning and nursery areas, "
c) 15A NCAC 07H .0208(b)(1) (Specific Use Standards), which states in part,
"Navigation channels, canals, and boat basins shall be aligned or located so as to
avoid primary nursery areas, —shellfish beds, beds of submerged aquatic vegetation as
defined by the MFC ".
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead Clq. North Carolina 28557
'252.8082808

Shinn Creek Estates HOA
c/o Ben Stephenson
April 22, 2019
Page 4 of 4
Given the preceding findings, it is necessary that your request for issuance of a CAMA Major Permit
under the Coastal Area Management Act and -State Dredge and Fill Law be denied. This denial is
made pursuant to N:C.G.S. 113A-120(a)(8) which requires denial for projects inconsistent with the
state guidelines for Areas of Environmental. Concern or local land use plans, and N.C.G.S. 113-229,
which requires that a permit be denied for cases where a proposed development will lead, to a
significant adverse impact to fisheries resources.
If you wish to appeal this denial, you are entitled to a contested case hearing. The hearing will
involve appearing before an Administrative Law Judge who listens to evidence and arguments of
both parties before making a final decision on the appeal. Your request for a hearing must be in the
form of a written petition, complying with'the requirements of § 150B of the General Statutes of
North Carolina, and must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714, within twenty (20) days from the date of this denial letter.
A copy of this petition should be filed with this office.
Another response to a permit denial available to you is to petition the Coastal Resources Commission
for a variance to undertake a project that is''prohibited_ by the Rules of the Coastal Resources
Commission. Applying for a variance requires that you first acknowledge and recognize that the
Division of Coastal Management applied the Rules of the Coastal Resources Commission properly in
processing and issuing this denial. You may then request an exception to the Commission's Rules
based on hardships to you resulting from unusual conditions of the property. To apply for a variance,
you must file a petition for a variance with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and
the State Attorney General's Office on.a standard form, which must be accompanied by additional
information on the nature of the project and.the reasons for requesting a variance. The variance
request may be filed at any time, but must be filed a minimum of six weeks before a scheduled
Commission meeting for the variance request to be eligible to be heard at that meeting. The standard
variance forms may be obtained by contacting a member of my staff, or by visiting the Division's
web page at: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/coastal-management/coastal-management-
permits/variances-appeals.
Members of my staff are available to assist you should you desire to modify your proposal in the
future. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Courtney Spears at (910)
796-7426.
Sincerely,
Braxton C. Davis
Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington, NC
OCRM/NOAA, Silver Spring, MD
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Morehead City Office 1 400 Commerce Avenue I Morehead CiM North Carolina 28557
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Development Type
Fee
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1. Private, non-commercial development
that does not involve the filling or
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areas:
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determine ff A,B, C, or D below applies:
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quality or aquatic life:
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Date
Date
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Name of
Vendor
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Received
Deposited
Permit Holder
Number
amount
Number/Comments
11/15/2018
Shinn Creek Estates
Shinn Creek
Wells Fargo
4135
$400.00
major fee, Shinn Creek Lane,
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HOA
Estates HOA
Wilmington NHCo SPLIT
60/40
RECEIVED
DEC 13 2018
DCM-MHD CITY

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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION TRANSMITTAL AND PROCESSING RECORD
APPLICANT: Shinn CreekEstmtes HOA COUNTY: New Hanover '
PROJECT NAME: Shinn Creek Estates lmpiovmena
LOCATION OF.PROJECT: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the AIWW, in Wilmington
DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED COMPLETE BY FIELD:11=27-18
FIELD RECOMMENDATION: Attached: Yes To Be Forwarded: N/A
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE: Sargon DISTRICT OFFICE: WIIAIINGTON
DISTRICT MANAGER REVIEW: tfz— Gv2y9t.4
B) DATE RECEIVED BY MAJOR PERMITS UNIT: FEE RECD: $400 (60/40) # 4135
APPLICATION ASSIGNED TO: Spears
PUBLIC NOTICE RECD:12-14-18 END -OF NOTICE DATE:1-4-19
ADJ. RIP. PROP NOTICES RECD: DEED RECD: Yes
C) 75 DAY DEADLINE: 2-10-19 150 DAY DEADLINE:
MAIL OUT DATE:12-11-18 STATE DUE DATE: 1.4-19
PERMIT FINAL ACTION: ISSUE DENYw��ar�
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DATE
COMMENTS
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MEMORANDUM
To: Courtney Spears
From: Michael Christenbury, Wilmington District Plann
Subject: Consistency Determination, Major Permit Application, Shinn Creek
Estates HOA, Wilmington, New Hanover County
Date: January 9, 2019
project is consistent with the 2006 Wilmington -New Hanover County.lioint
The applicant is proposing to maintain an existing access channel and basin, excavate a
new channel to the AIWW, and install new breakwaters. The project is located at 6432
Shinn Creek Lane, adjacent to the AIWW in Wilmington, New Hanover County.
Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC's) impacted by the proposal are ES, EW and
PTA. Waters at the project site are classified as SA; HQW and are not open to the
harvesting of shellfish. The area is a Primary Nursery Area.
I have reviewed this proposal for consistency with the 2006 Wilmington -New Hanover
County CAMA Land Use Plan and offer the following comments.
The general area of the project is classified as Developed/Conservation.
In general, Wilmington -New Hanover County allows development in Developed and
Conservation classified AECs, which is consistent with the State's minimum use
standards. The Wilmington -New Hanover County Land Use Plan contains some policies,
which exceed the State's minimum use standards, however none of these policies are
applicable to this project.
This project appears to be consistent with the 2006 Wilmington -New Hanover
County Joint Land Use Plan Update.
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NOR ni CAROLINA
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December 11. 2018
MEMORANDUM:
FROM Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Fax [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
courtney.spears((Dncdenr.gov
SUBJECT CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
ROY COOPER
MICIIAEL S. REGAN
BRAXTON DAVIS
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Project Location: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the AIWW, in Wilmington, New Hanover Co.
Proposed Project: maintenance of an existing access channel and basin, and excavation of a new
channel, and installation of breakwaters
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Courtney Spears at the address above by January 4, 2019. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Brooks Surgan at [phone]
when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed,
"Additional comments may be attached"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
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Spears, Courtney
From:
Painter, Linda <[e-mail]>
Sent:
Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:21 PM
To:
Kathryn Thurston; Simpson, Shaun
Cc:
Spears, Courtney
Subject:
[External] RE: CAMA Application: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
Shaun,
The County has no comment.
Linda
Linda Painter [ Zoning Compliance Official
Planning & Land Use - Planning & Zoning
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
[phone] p 1 [phone] f
www.nhcgov.com
From: Kathryn Thurston <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:16 PM
To: Simpson, Shaun <[e-mail]>; Painter, Linda <[e-mail]>
Cc: Spears, Courtney <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: LAMA Application: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
Hi Shaun,
No worries. I have reviewed and attached the city's response.
Thanks!
Kathryn
From: Simpson, Shaun[mailto:[e-mail]
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2019 3:23 PM
To: 'painter, linda' ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>; Kathryn Thurston
<Kath ryn.Th urston @wi I mineto n nc.zov>
Cc: Spears, Courtney <courtney.spears@ncdenrgov>
Subject: CAMA Application: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
Hello Linda and Kathryn:
I should have sent this to you when it was originally'distributed on December 11'h. Courtney is aware that you are just
now receiving it.

My apology.
Shaun '
Please accept this correspondence as the officialdistribution of. a CAMA application from the Dustin Gross and Harry
Shaw in New Hanover County. Attachments include: Field Investigative Report, narrative, application, workplans,
comment sheet and any other document specifically for you.
NO oversized workplans have been submitted by the applicant
This email has a return receipt notification. Please accept the request, as we will use it to log receipt of the application.
As DCM moves forward in updating our electronic permitting efforts this process will evolve, so we appreciate your
understanding as we move away from a paper -based application.
For questions or concerns, please contact Courtney Spears at [e-mail] or [phone].
Thanks,
Shaun
Shaun Simpson
Permit Support & Customer Service
NC Department of Environmental Quality
NC Division of Coastal Managemen[
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC28405
Phone: [phone]
Shaun.Simoson (dncdenr.aov
Be__V^Nakn9coapues-...
E-mail correspondence to and from this address
may be subject to the North Carolina Public
Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to. the North Carolina Public Records Law and may
be disclosed to third parties.

Spears, Courtney
From:
Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 1:29 PM
To:
Huggett, Doug; [e-mail],, leigh mann; pace wilbur, pete benjamin;
Owens, Jennifer L CIV USARMY CESAW (US); HORTON, J TODD CIV USARMY CESAW
(US); Arnette, Justin R CIV USARMY CESAW (US); DCR - Environmental_Review; Bowers,
Todd; ethan coble; [e-mail]; Fritz Rohde - NOAA Federal; matt creelman;
Chad Coburn; Spears, Courtney, Twyla Cheatwood
Cc:
Capito, Rachel A CIV USARMY.CESAW (US)
Subject:
[External] CAMA MAJOR/GP 291/SAW-2014-01431/Shinn Creek Estates
Attachments:
SAW-2014-01431_Shinn Creek Estates_ePN.PDF; Shinn.Bio.App.Narr.pdf,
Shinn.Drawings.pdf, GoogleEarth_Placemark.kmz
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All:
Pursuant to the CAMA-Corps Programmatic Permit process, the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
(NCDCM) has forwarded to our office a copy of the CAMA permit modification request for the subject project. The
attached notice requests federal agency comments on this project by March 12, 2019.
The applicant proposes to perform maintenance dredging within waters of an existing access channel and basin, new
dredging to create a new access channel, and installation of two breakwaters in waters adjacent to the AIWW,
associated with an existing private docking facility located at 6432 Shinn Creek Lane, in Wilmington, New Hanover
County, North Carolina. Coordinates in Decimal Degrees are: N -W.
Specifically, the applicant proposes to excavate an existing/new access channel and basin adjacent to the AIWW. An
initial dredge event is proposed to remove approximately 600 cy of material from an area measuring 8' wide by 1,085'
long located within the existing channel between the AIWW and the boat basin (see Sheet 4 of 6). Approximately 460' of
this channel (identified in the application as the 'S-Curve' or'S-Channel') is new dredging. The proposed final water
depth for the channel would be -3' at MLW in connection to a waterbody that has a water depth of -Tat MLW. Existing
water depths within the project area range from O' to-1.5' at MLW.
Shallow bottom material would be removed mechanically by bucket -to -barge method and deposited at a privately -
owned spoil disposal site identified by the applicant as Parcel ID: R06300-002-003-000. The spoil site is located
approximately 0.3 miles south of the project site and adjacent to USACE Disposal Site No. DA-251 at the confluence of
the AIWW and Shinn Creek (see Sheet 1 of 7). The application states that the material would be off loaded and placed
outside the USACE Easement Boundary on the eastern portion of the island.
The applicant also proposes to install 4 new wooden breakwaters adjacent to the newly excavated channel (identified in
the application as the'S-Curve' or'S-Channel'). Two breakwaters would be 60' long, one would be 70' long, and the final
would be 40' long. These breakwaters would extend approximately 1' above MHW. See plan sheet 5 through 7 of 7 for
further detail on breakwater construction. It should be noted that oyster beds are located adjacent to the project area.
According to the application, the boat basin and access channel were excavated prior to 1970. A State Permit was issued
(State Permit No. 72-82) in 1982 for maintenance dredging of the boat basin and access channel, which did not include

the "S" channel. The state permit was further modified/renewed over the years and details are located within the
attached DCM bioreport.
Please see the attached request, plans and location map for more detailed information concerning the proposed
project.
EFH:
This notice initiates the Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) consultation requirements of the Magnuson -Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act. The Corps' initial determination is that the proposed project MAY ADVERSELY affect
EFH or associated fisheries managed by the South Atlantic or Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Councils or the National
Marine Fisheries Service.
The waters within the project area designated SA by the Division of Water Resources. Waters within the project area
ARE designated as PNA by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries and are CLOSED to the taking of shellfish.
ESA:
The Corps has reviewed the project area, examined all information provided by the applicant and consulted the latest
North Carolina Natural. Heritage Database. Based on available information, the Corps has determined that the project
may affect but is not likely to adversely affect the West Indian manatee. The use of the Manatee Guidelines may be
required as a condition of this proposed action.
The project will not affect any other species listed as threatened or endangered or their critical habitat formally
designated pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) within the project area.
NHPA 106:
Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, Appendix C of 33 CFR Part 325, and
the 2005 Revised Interim Guidance for Implementing Appendix C, the District Engineer consulted district files and
records and the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places, the Corps has preliminarily
determined that the proposed project will have no effect on cultural resources and requests concurrence from the State
Historic Preservation Office.
Please contact me if you have any questions. Please provide comments as soon as you can or by March 12, 2019.
*Also, please note that in case of a federal government shutdown, if necessary, the comment period will be extended in
order to complete both ESA consultation and EFH consultation.
Thank you,
Liz Hair
Regulatory Project Manager
Wilmington District
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
[e-mail]
910-251-4049

MW
Spears, Courtney
From: Hair, Sarah E CIV CESAW CESAD (US) <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2019 11:39 AM
To: Huggett, Doug
Cc: Spears, Courtney; Coburn, Chad
Subject: [External] draft Corps conditions for Shinn Creek Estates
Attachments: CL 31_Shinn Creek Estates_dredge_LETTERHEAD.DOCX
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All,
Attached is a Word version of the Corps conditions/recommendations for the following project:
Corps AID: SAW-2014-01431
Project Name: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA dredge
County: New Hanover
Signed version will go out later today. Please note the first 3 conditions restrict the dredging to the basin andexisting
access channel and include a moratorium. These are the result of EFH consultation with NMFS.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Liz Hair
Regulatory Project Manager
Wilmington District
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
[e-mail]
910-251-4049

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEER
69 DARLINGTON AVENUE _
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403-1343
April 3, 2019
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. SAW-2014-01431
Mr. Doug Huggett
Division of. Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, North Carolina 28557-3421
Dear Mr. Huggett:
Reference the application of Shinn Creek Estates, HOA, Mr..Ben Stephenson, to conduct
dredging maintenance dredging .within waters of an existing access channel and basin, new
dredging to create a new access channel, and installation of two breakwaters in waters
W, associated with an exis adjacent to the AIWW, private docking facility located at 6432
Shinn Creek Lane, in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Wilmington, New
Hanover County, North Carolina.
Specifically, the proposed project consists of excavating an existing/new access channel
and basin adjacent to the AIWW. An initial dredge event is proposed to remove approximately
600 cy of material from an area measuring 8' wide by 1,085' long located within; the existing
channel between the AIWW and the boat basin (see Sheet 4 of 6). Approximately 460' of this
channel (identified in the application as the'S-Curve' or'S-Channel') is considered new
dredging. The proposed final water depth for the channel would be -Tat MLW in connection
to a waterbody that has a water depth of -3' at MLW. Existing water depths within the project
area range from 0' to-1.5' at MLW. The applicant also proposes to install 4 new wooden
breakwaters adjacent to the. newly excavated channel (identified in the application as the 'S-
Curve' or'S-Channel'). The proposed breakwaters would be 60' long, one would be 70' long,
and the final would be 40' long.
?-=�r- EIVED
APR 0 3 2019

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The Federal agencies have completed review of the proposal as presented by the
application and your field investigation report. We recommend that the following conditions be
included in the modification to the State authorization:
4. In order to further protect the endangered West Indian Manatee, Tiichechus manatus,
the applicant must implement the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Guidelines, and
strictly adhere to all requirements therein. The guidelines can be found at
http://www:fws.gov/nc-es/mammal/manateeguidelines.adf.
5. The permittee must install and maintain, at his expense, any signal lights and signals
prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard, through regulations or otherwise, on authorized facilities.
For. further information, the permittee should contact the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety
Office at [phone].
6. All work authorized by this permit must be performed in strict compliance with the
submitted plans, which are apart of this permit. Any modification to these plans must be
approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) prior to implementation.
7.Except as specified in the plans attached to this permit, no excavation, fill or
mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in the construction or
maintenance of this project, in such a manner as to impair normal flows and circulation
patterns within waters or wetlands or to reduce the reach of waters or wetlands.
8. Except as authorized by this permit or any USACE approved modification to this
permit, no excavation, fill or mechanized land -clearing activities shall take place at any time in
the construction or maintenance of this project, within waters or wetlands. This permit does
not authorize temporary placement or double handling of excavated or fill material within
waters or wetlands outside the permitted area. This prohibition applies to all borrow and fill
activities connected with this project.

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9. All mechanized equipment will;be regularly inspected and maintained to prevent
contamination of waters and wetlands from fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic
materials. In the event of a spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the
permittee shall immediately report it to the N.C. Division of Water Resources at (919) 733-
5083, Ext. 526 or [phone] and provisions of the North Carolina Oil Pollution and
Hazardous Substances Control Act will be followed.
10. Unless otherwise authorized by this permit, all fill material placed in waters or
wetlands shall be generated from an upland source and will be clean and free of any
pollutants, except in trace quantities. Metal products, organic materials (including debris from
land clearing activities), or unsightly debris will not be used.
11. If the permittee discovers any previously unknown historic or archeological remains
while accomplishing the authorized- work, he will immediately notify the Wilmington District
Engineer who will initiate the required coordination procedures..
12. The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agents to comply with the terms
and conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project, and shall
provide each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance
of this project with a copy of this permit. A copy of this permit, including all conditions, shall
be available at the project site during construction and maintenance of this project.
13. The permittee shall employ all sedimentation and erosion control measures
necessary to prevent an increase in sedimentation or turbidity within waters and wetlands
outside the permit area. This shall include, but is not limited to, the immediate installation of
silt fencing or similar appropriate devices.around all areas subject to soil disturbance or the
movement of earthen fill, and the immediate stabilization of all disturbed areas. Additionally,
the project must remain in full compliance with all aspects of the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act of 9 973 (North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 113A Article 4).
14. The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a significant increase
in turbidity outside the area of construction or construction -related discharge. Increases such
that the turbidity in the waterbody is 50 NTU's or less in all rivers not designated as trout
waters by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management (NCDEM), 25 NTU's or
less in all saltwater classes and in all lakes and reservoirs, and 10 NTU's or less in trout
waters, are not considered significant.
15. 'The permittee, upon receipt of a notice of revocation of this peWi
expiration before completion of the work will, without expense to theU,9NC
such time and manner as the Secretary of the Army or his authorizecg
direct, restore the water or wetland to its pre -project condition. APR o 3 2019

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16. Violations of these conditions or violations of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act or
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act must be reported in writing to the Wilmington District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers within 24 hours of the permittee's discovery of the violation:
Questions or comments may be addressed to. Ms. Liz Hair Wilmington Field Office,
Regulatory Division, telephone [phone] or email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Liz Hair, Project Manager
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Electronic copy furnished:
Mr. Todd Allen Bowers
US EPA Region 4 Life Scientist -Water Protection Division
Ms. Courtney Spears/Ms. Debbie Wilson
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality- Division of Coastal Management
Ms. Karen Higgins/Mr. Chad Coburn
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality -Division of Water Resources
Mr. Pete Benjamin/Mr. John Ellis
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service -Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Dr. Pace Wilber/Mr. Fritz Rohde/Ms. Twyla Cheatwood
National Marine Fisheries Service -Habitat Conservation Division

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RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
APR 0 8 2019

ROY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
BRAXTON DAVIS
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December 11, 2018
MEMORANDUM:
FROM, Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Fax [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
coyrtney. spearsancden r, qoy
SUBJECT: CA MA /Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
Project Location: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the A/WW, in Wilmington, New Hanover Co.
Proposed Project: maintenance of an existing access channel and basin, and excavation of a new
channel, and installation of breakwaters
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Courtney Spears at the address above by JAhuary 4, 2019, If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Brooks Surgan at [phone]
when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: Y This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
PRINT NAME_ tr kty, de-C in
AGENCY _ rCril Qub� (� Iok4/ �kQQ(V
SIGNATURE ^�k - _ RECEIVED
DEC 18 2018
DATE I a-` N-1 S
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
Slate of North Carolina I Enwonmental Quality I Coastal Management
177 Cardinal Dnre Eti, Witmmgtou,NC211105 9197%7215
A)f't

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ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
BRAXTON DAVIS
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December 11. 2018
MEMORANDUM:
FROM Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
courtnev.spears(fDncdenr.00v
SUBJECT: CAMA /Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
Project Location: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the AIWW, in Wilmington, New Hanover Co.
Proposed Project: maintenance of an existing access channel and basin, and excavation of a new
channel, and installation of breakwaters
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Courtney Spears at the address above by January 4, 2019. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Brooks Surgan at [phone]
when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached**
4- This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
PRINTNAME ��MS O
aE�EN�
AGENCY
SIGNATURE Mp SECt`�N,Oko
DATE F-7 r—
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405 919 796 7215

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December 11, 2018
MEMORANDUM:
FROM: Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
courtney.soears(d)ncdenr,gov
SUBJECT: CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
MKS
RO1' COOPER
MICHALL, S. RLGAN
BRAXTON DAVIS
Applicant: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
Project Location: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the AIWW, in Wilmington, New Hanover Co.
Proposed Project: maintenance of an existing access channel and basin, and excavation of a new
channel, and installation of breakwaters
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Courtney Spears at the address above by January 4, 2019. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Brooks Surgan at [phone]
when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
�� IN This
d.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
M<mJ are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
PRINT NAME j.l�G� n �a 141 � `t aid
AGENCY
SIGNATURE
DATE
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SW1cur Noah Carnhna 1iid.,n,wn1a10ua1nc Cwslal hlana nnnl
127Cadinal Umc l st . N ilmmpon. NC 2RJn5 1)19'9f.'9 5
RECEIVED
JAN 10 2019
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
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Machelle Sanders
North Carolina Secretary
Department of Administration
State Property Office Tim Walton
Dimtor
Roy Cooper, Governor
January 10, 2019
TO: Courtney Spears -Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ-Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
FROM: Wanda Hilliard
Real Property Agent
State Property Office
SUBJECT: CAMA APPLICATION REVIEW — Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
RE: Maintenance of an existing access channel and basin, and excavation of a new channel, and
installation of breakwaters.
Please confirm that the facilities are not located within the 1000'USACE AI W W easement area.
If not, then the State Property Office has no comment on the proposed project.
Thank you.
State of North Carolina I State Property Office
116 West Jones Street, Suite 4055 1 B21 Mail Service Ctr. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 807 4650 T I Web: httpJ/www.ncspo.c=
RECEIVED
JAN 10 2019
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
ok1-

Mrti
ROY COOPER
v4v
December 11. 2018
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
SUBJECT: CAMA /Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
MICHAEL S. REGAN
BRAXTON DAVIS
Project Location: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the AIWW, in Wilmington, New Hanover Co.
Proposed Project: maintenance of an existing access channel and basin, and excavation of a new
channel, and installation of breakwaters
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Courtney Spears at the address above by January 4, 2019. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Brooks Surgan at [phone]
when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
"Additional comments may be attached"
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
PRINT NAME c) a&LAV (AIA 3e.tnkt✓)S
AGENCY NC 47MEe.lt
SIGNATURE hS
RECEIVED
DATE l-11 l off- I 16
DEC T32018
Sox of Nmg, Cmhm I En ommmW Qalrty I CDmW Mmege t
InaanWDdwF,.,Wd ington.NC28405 9197%7215 DCM WILMINGTON, NC

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ROY COOPER
. - - Cimrmur
M-ICHAEL S.'REGAN
- `Siirrimy
BRAXTON DAVIS
_ 1)nequr, lilrlxttm oJ(;uq,Vy1.
' . Atmroycment
December 11,.2018
MEMORANDUM.'
FROM: Courtney, pears ), SiSWhtMalo-Perr its Coordinator
NCDEM- DivWon of Coastal Managemenk -.
12x Cardinal Dnve;F_xt 'Wlmingfon„NC 29405
Pax: 910-395 3964[COurier44-i0.33f` "
courtnev.soearsanncd, an
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SUBJECT:.. CAMA/bredge & Frit Applrca6on Revrew-
Applrcent Shinn Greek Estd("' HOA
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Pro�ectLocation G432 Shinn C4 tto the 41hhY rh wlinmgto», New HanoverCo.
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ProposedPProtect mamCenence oian eXtsdng aC1s cbannpl and basin and excavation ofa.new..
.•r channel,�an'dmsta�llahbn'bfbrealcWaters ; _ -
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Please. rtdlcate below your agency s poglaon of vle,Wpolnt on'the proposed�rolect artd
return thi§:form faCourhiev Sriears at the address above byua4; Afa lf•you
have any gttesbons regarding the proposed prefect co �taot BrookaSurgan at (9t0) 79(r7270
when appromate; �n depth comments v nth,suppoAing data lssrequested _ ,
REPLY' ; Tkll�agerjcy has no,oblecUon �o Uteproleet as propgsed'�
"Additional comments may�ie�ftached� - -
- Th1s agency has no;corhmeht on the proposed proleck
This agency appro�tes,of the p�olect only rf the recornmended,changess;
are incorporated See attached
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This' agency objects to the project for reasons descritled m therattached comments,.
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AGENCY N[ nlytslt; a� AfLiNE ; SrrQu85''
RECEIVED
MP SECTION WIRO .
state of Nanh Cmolina j Fnvgoameuiel Qoahtyl CuzamUytauegament -
IZ7 CardinatDrive Eq , Wilm'mgm%NC 28405--. 919,1967215

ROY COOPER
MICHAEL.S. ktdAN:
S—emy
STEPHEN W. MURPHEY
-D&ectw
MEMORANDUM:
To: Courtney Spears, DCM Assistant Major Permit: Coordinator
FROM: Curt Weyc ert, D
MF Fisheries ResourceSppcialist
THROUGH: Anne Deaton, DMF flabipit.Msessfirent, Coordinator
SUBJECT: Shinn. Creek Estates, HOA
DATE: December 14,2018�,.
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Ebhelies
344I.ArendellStreet 1 P.0-0ox769 1 Morehead Oty. North Carolina 281,57

State of North Carolina I Division ofNarine flsimnes
3441 Arendell Street! R0.8oc764.I Morehead Cily.NorlhCaollna285W
252-726-7021 -
sediments can result in clogged gill surfaces and mortality, and can cover oysters, SAV, and
other sessile fauna.and flora. Elevated water temperatures reduce dissolved oxygen (DO)
concentrations; malting the'potential fora DO crash from increased turbidity a major
concern, even if sedimentbooms are utilized.
The applicant is also.proposing to install four (4) wooden breakwaters. along the perimeter
of the "S" channel. The areas of the "S" channel where the breakwaters are being -proposed
currently contain`a'significaut presence of shellfish habitat bridging soft bottom and
fringing marsh. Shell bottom is an extremely productive self: building,three-dimensional
habitat that can be impacted long terni though dredging and filling pollution and other '
contaminants. This v tal.estuarine habl , is erylhnited in`North'Garolina,.and'restoration
and conservation of shellfish habitat.is at the forefront Installing breakwaters, while
attempting to minimize dredge.footprint, will impede pathways for water, nptrients,.and
fauna Additionally; vertical hardening structures when exposed -to.continual-wake
expenenge,scour which has th"otential destabilizingsediment and eroding tliemarsh
over tune Because the final dredge depth of ft MLw, living shorelines with"small
offering a more natural iron§ition of intertidal habitats.
JAN 022019
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State ofNorlh GaiuGna I DiHsianofMarine Flsheries
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ROY COOPER
Covernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
STEPHEN W. MURPHEY
December 19, 2018 Director
Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NC DEQ Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Dr. Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28405
Re: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA, New Hanover County
Dear Ms. Spears:
After discussions with staff, I concur with their recommendation to deny this permit application for new
dredging in a MFC designated Primary Nursery Area and install four breakwaters along the channel
immediately adjacent to oyster and wetland habitat. The proposed site is a narrow meandering channel,
with ideal nursery habitat characteristics. Staff also has concerns that if dredged, there would be
additional habitat loss along the marsh edge due to boat wake generated erosion, as has occurred in the
adjacent dredged channel, and the breakwaters could exacerbate erosion. Maintaining nursery habitat for
juvenile fish is critical to maintaining sustainable fisheries. The division therefore objects to the proposed
dredging and suggests a less damaging alternative to the breakwaters.
I request that you keep Curt Weychert informed on the final status of the proposed project. Thank you for
the opportunity to comment on this application. '
S incerely,
Stephen . Murl
NC Division of Marine Fisheries
Cc: Braxton Davis, DCM Director
Dee Lupton, DMF Deputy Director
Anne Deaton, DMF Habitat Protection Manager
Curt Weychert, DMF Marine Biologist RECEIVED
JAN 0 2 2019
—i Nothtng Compares..- MP SECTION WIRO
State of North Carolina I Division of Marine Fisheries
7441 Arendell Street I P.O. Box 7691 Morehead City. North Carolina 28557
252-726-7021

Received: 12/17/2018
December 11, 2018
MEMORANDUM
State Historic Preservation OffiOWY COOPER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
BRAXTON DAVIS
ER 18-4185
FROM Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator Due--12/31/18
NCDEO - Division of Coastal Management n
127 Cardinal Drive Ext Wilmington, NC 28405 V 1
Fax [phone] (Courier 04-16-33) A-
courtnev soears((ilncdenr gov J1/�ItQ
SUBJECT CAMA/Dredge & Fill Application Review
Applicant: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
Project Location: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the AIWW in Wilmington. New Hanover Co.
Proposed Project: maintenance of an existing access channel and basin. and excavation of a new
channel. and installation of breakwaters
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Courtney Spears at the address above by January 4, 2019. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project. contact Brooks Surgan at [phone]
when appropriate. In-depth comments with supporting data is requested
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed
"Additional comments may be attached"
XThis agency has no comment on the proposed project
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
PRINT NAME Renee Gledhill -Earley
RECEIVED
AGENCY State Historic Preservation Office
DEC 212018
SIGNATURE �y DCM WILMINGTON, NC
DATE a I a
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MM NC DEPARTMENT OF • .
I' old NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES I Susi Hamilton, SaC►ibl'y
Walter Clark, Director, Land and Water Stww'dsHp
NCN H D E-7905
January 10, 2019
Courtney Spears
NC DEQ
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: CAMA: Shinn Creek
Dear Courtney Spears:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
Based on the project area mapped with your request, a query of the NCNHP database, indicates
that there are no records for rare species, important natural communities, natural areas, and/or
conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. Please note that although there
may be no documentation of natural heritage elements within the project boundary, it does not
imply or confirm their absence; the area may not have been surveyed. The results of this query
should not be substituted for field surveys where suitable habitat exists. In the event that rare
species are found within the project area, please contact the NCNHP so that we may update our
records.
The attached 'Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is found within the project area or is indicated within a one -mile radius of
the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for
guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
httr)s-//www.fws.aov/offices/Directory/Lis Offi c fm?s a od = 7.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
The NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund
easement, or Federally -listed species are documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rodnev.butler(a)ncdcr.aov or 919-707-8603. ftECEIVED
Sincerely, JAN 2 2 ZO
NC Natural Heritage Program
DCM W►LMINGTON, NC
'DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL ANO CULTURAL RESOURCES
® W W. JONES STREET, RALEIGN, NC 27603 • W MAIL SERVICE CENTER, RALEIGH, NC 27699

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
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December 11, 2018
MEMORANDUM
FROM Courtney Spears, Assistant Major Permits Coordinator
NCDEQ - Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405
Fax: [phone] (Courier 04-16-33)
courtnev.soears(cD.ncdenr.aov
SUBJECT: CAMA /Dredge & Fill Application Review
ROY COOPER
0,v,m,r
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secremr)
BRAXTON DAVIS
D"'10r, DIVI.iIOa ofCoa.Cal
Managemenl
Applicant: Shinn Creek Estates, HOA
Project Location: 6432 Shinn Creek Ln., adjacent to the AIWW, in Wilmington, New Hanover Co.
Proposed Project: maintenance of an existing access channel and basin, and excavation of a new
channel, and installation of breakwaters
Please indicate below your agency's position or viewpoint on the proposed project and
return this form to Courtney Spears at the address above by January 4, 2019. If you
have any questions regarding the proposed project, contact Brooks Surgan at [phone]
when appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY: This agency has no objection to the project as proposed.
**Additional comments may be attached**
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes
are incorporated. See attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached comments.
PRINT NAME IN -, r k G r J l�
AGENCY 60 M M X—✓ CA
RECEIVED
SIGNATURE / DEC 18 2018
DATE f % (� o DCM WILMINGTON, NC
State of North Carolina I Enviromnental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Dane Est., Wilmington, NC 29405 919 796 7215

M Coordinator: Permit #: L��tl o_v_ lq-os
MAILING DISTRIBUTION SHEET
'ermittee:_ Es&ks
Agents:
DCM Field Offices
Elizabeth City
Morehead City
Washington
'Wilmington
US ACOE Offices:
Washington:
Wilmington:
Cultural Resources:
Public Water Supply:
Marine Fisheries:
NC DOT:
Shellfish Sanitation:
State Property:
DEMLR/DWR:
(with revised work plan drawings)
Raleigh Bland (Beaufort, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Hertford, Hyde, Perquimans,
Tyrrell)
Josh Peletier (Bertie, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Washington)
Tom Steffan (NC DOT- Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico)
Bill Biddlecome (NC DOT -Remainder ECity/Washington District)
Tyler Criunb]py (Brunswick, New Hanover)
J Liz Hair (Cafteret, Onslow, Pender)
Brad Shaver (NCDOT-Brunswick; New Hanover, Onslow, Pender)
Renee Gledhill -Earley at [e-mail] i
J Heidi Cox (WIRO) Clif Whitfield (WARD)
Shane Staples
f David Hams
/ Shannon Jenkins /.Sharron Gupton
Jim Walton /gvlike Mosel;
✓Sheri Montalvo A
J Curt Weychert
Washington: Anthony Scarbraugh-401
Roger Thorpe-Stormwater
Garcy Ward- (NCDOT-Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck,
Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Washington)
Wilmington: Robb Mairs - 401 (Carteret, Onslow, Pender)
Ahad Coburn - 401 (Brunswick, New Hanover) d
Christine Hall - Stormwater
Joanne Steenhuis - 401 (NCDOT-Brunswick, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender)
Wildlife Resources:
Natural Heritage Program
LPO:
VIvlaria Dunn (WARD)
Rodney Butler
(NCDOT) Travis Wilson
Fax Distribution: Permittee #: Agent#_

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAELS.REGAN
Secretory
LINDA CULPEPPER
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
EnvironinewalQu(fty
January 13, 2020
DWR # 20181699
New Hanover County
CERTIFIED MAIL: 7013 3020 0000 7632 0185
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Shinn Creek Estates HOA
ATTN: Ben Stephenson
6433 Shinn Creek Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
Subject: DENIAL of 401 Water Quality Certification Application
Shinn Creek Estates
Dear Mr. Stephenson,
On December 11, 2018, the Division of Water Resources (Division) received your LAMA Major
application, requesting a 401 Individual Water Quality Certification from the Division for the
subject project. On April 22, 2019 the NC Division of Coastal Management denied your request
for the CAMA Major Permit. Therefore, the Division cannot certify that the subject project will
comply with Sections 301, 302, 303, 306, and 307 of the federal Clean Water Act.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0507(e), your application for a 401 Individual Water
Quality Certification is hereby denied. Once you have addressed all of the items listed in the
request for additional information, you may reapply to the Division, including a complete
application package and the appropriate fee.
The Division's decision can be contested as provided in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina
General Statutes by filing a Petition for a Contested Case Hearing (Petition) with the North
Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) within sixty (60) calendar days. Requirements
for filing a Petition are set forth in Chapter 150E of the North Carolina General Statutes and Title
26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. Additional information regarding requirements
for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed at http://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling
the OAH Clerk's Office at [phone].One (1) copy of the Petition must also be served to the
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality:
William F. Lane, General Counsel
Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
D_EQ�� North Carolina Department or Environmental Quality I Division of Water Rewurces
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1617
919.707.9000

Shinn Creek Estates
DWR# 20181699
Denial of Application
Page 2 of 2
Please be aware that you have no authorization under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act for
this activity and any work done within waters of the State or riparian buffers may be a violation
of North Carolina General Statutes and Administrative Code.
Please contact Paul Wojoski at 919-707-3631 or [e-mail] if you have any
questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Linda Culpepper, Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Rachel Capita, USACE Wilmington Regulatory Field Office (via email)
Todd Bowers, EPA (via email)
Gregg Bodnar, NC DCM
Robb Mairs, DWR WiRO
DWR 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit
Filename: 20181699ShinnCreekEstates(New Hanover) 401_Denial

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR: Shinn Creek Estates HOA. Inc. December 7, 2018
It is the staffs recommendation that the proposed initial dredge event and the maintenance excavation of the previously
excavated basin and access channel appears to be CONSISTENT with 15A NCAC 07H.0208(bXIXA-H). The proposed
new dredging of the natural "S" channel appears to be INCONSISTENT with 15A NCAC 07H.0208,(bXlXiv). The
project fails to comply with the following rule which states:
(I) Maintenance excavation in canals, channels and boat basins within primary nursery areas and areas of
submerged aquatic vegetation as defined by the MFC shall be avoided. However, when essential to
maintain a traditional and established use, maintenance excavation may be approved if the applicant
meets all the following criteria:
(iv) The original depth and width of a human -made or natural channel shall not be increased to allow a new
or expanded use of the channel.
It is the opinion of this office that the area for the proposed excavation is partially located within an existing channel and
basin that has been historically used for docking and navigational purposes. However, the proposed excavation within the
natural "S" channel would constitute new dredging within a PNA. This office recommends a denial of the proposed work,
unless the project is modified to exclude new excavation of a natural PNA area.
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ROY COOPER
Gow mr
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secmrary
BRAXTON DAVIS
Dlrecrw, Division ofCoasml Marmgemem
December 11, 2018
[e-mail]
2 Pages
Star News
Legal Advertisement Section
Post Office Box 840
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Re: Major Public Notice Combo in New Hanover County:
• Rodney Long
• Shinn Creek Estates HOA
Hello Angie: Please publish the attached Notice in the Friday, December 14, 2018 issue.
The State Office of Budget & Management requires an original Affidavit of Publication prior to payment for
newspaper advertising.
Please send the original affidavit and invoice for payment to Shaun Simpson at the NC Division of Coastal
Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-796-7226. Paying by credit card to the
attention of Jarimy Springer, (Ref: Customer No.70100342).
Please email a copy of the credit card receipt to me.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you should have any questions, please contact me at our
Wilmington office.
Sincerely,
Shaun K. Simpson
Permitting Support & Customer Assistance
cc: MHC files
Courtney Spears - WiRO RECEIVED
Liz Hair - USACE
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DCM-MHD CITY
state of Nosth Carolina I Environmental Quality I Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 29405 919 7% 7215

NOTICE OF FILING OF
APPLICATION FOR CAMA MAJOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The Department of Environmental Quality hereby gives public notice as required by NCGS 113A-
119(b) that the following applications were submitted for development permits in New Hanover County,
Areas of Environmental Concern as designated under the LAMA: On November 20 2018, Rodney Long
proposed to expand an existing docking facility at 10 Skimmer Rd., adjacent to Banks Channel,
Figure 8 Island, in Wilmington; and on November 27, 2018, Shinn Creek Estates HOA, proposed
to maintain an access channel and basin, excavate a new channel, and install breakwaters at
6432 Shinn Creek In., adjacent to the AIWW, in Wilmington. Copies of these applications can be
examined or copied at the office of Brooks Surgan, N.C. Dept. of Environmental Quality, Division of
Coastal Management, 127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, NC 28405, (910-796-7270) during normal
business hours.
Comments mailed to Braxton C. Davis, Director, Division of Coastal Management, 400 Commerce
Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557-3421, prior to January 4, 2019 will be considered in making the permit
decision. Later comments will be accepted and considered up to the time of permit decision. Project
modification may occur based on review and comment by the public and state and federal agencies. Notice
of the permit decision in these matters will be provided upon written request.
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3. DCM MP-1 Section 6.0 Additional Information
3.1 Section 6. a. Project Narrative
The Shinn Creek Estates Homeowners Association is proposing to maintain their community boat ramp access to the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) by excavating accumulated sand from a connecting channel between two existing
channel dredging projects. Drone footage of the boat ramp and channel areas can be viewed at
httys://vimeo.com/297345524/e94bdf472a and https://vimeo.com/298858390/blb6dd00fO. A site location map and
work plats are located in Appendix A.
Removing the accumulated sediments between these two established dredging areas and creating a uniform -3' mean
low water (mlw) throughout will serve to re-establish and maintain a long -used traditional navigable channel to the AIWW
for small boats. A linear channel dredging project extends east southeast from the existing community boat ramp
approximately 640' and terminates near the north end of a natural 'S' shaped channel curve that then connects with the
north end of an approximately 1,275' channel dredging project that connects with the deeper water of the AIWW. The
length of the proposed natural channel excavation between the two other dredging projects is approximately 460'.
Currently, boating access from the boat ramp to the AIWW is limited due to the accumulated sand in the undredged
connecting channel ('S' curve). Former long-time residents have stated that this portion of the channel had been deep
enough for small boat traffic at low tide in the past (signed affidavits are included). The current water depths in the 'S'
curve are between 0' and -1' mlw. The applicant proposes to excavate to a depth of -3' mlw from the existing -3' mlw
contour south of the'S' curve up to the existing boat ramp, a distance of approximately 1,085'. The proposed bottom cut
width is 8' with anticipated side slopes developing.
The proposed project is in accord with the regulations and intent of the Public Trust Area AEC Specific Use Standards (15A
NCAC 07H .0208 (b) (1)] as highlighted below:
(D) Widths of excavated canals and channels shall be the minimum required to meet the applicant's needs but not
impair water circulation;
(E) Boat basin design shall maximize water exchange by having the widest possible opening and the shortest practical
entrance canal. Depths of boat basins shall decrease from the waterward end inland;
(F) Any canal or boat basin shall be excavated no deeper than the depth of the connecting waters;
(G) Construction of finger canal systems are not allowed. Canals shall be either straight or meandering with no right-
angle comers;
(H) Canals shall be designed so as not to create an erosion hazard to adjoining property. Design may include shoreline
stabilization, vegetative stabilization, or setbacks based on soil characteristics; and
(1) Maintenance excavation in canals, channels and boat basins within primary nursery areas and areas of submerged
aquatic vegetation as defined by the MFC shall be avoided. However, when essential to maintain a traditional and
established use, maintenance excavation may be approved if the applicant meets all of the following criteria:
(i) The applicant demonstrates and documents that a water -dependent need exists for the excavation;
(ii) There exists a previously permitted channel that was constructed or maintained under permits issued by the State or
Federal government. If a natural channel was in use, or if a human -made channel was constructed before permitting was
necessary, there shall be evidence that the channel was continuously used for a specific purpose;
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(iii) Excavated material can be removed and placed in a disposal area in accordance with Part (b )(1 )(B) of this Rule
without impacting adjacent nursery areas and submerged aquatic vegetation as defined by the MFC; and
DEC 13 2018
LAMA Permit Application for Major Development —November 2018 DCM WIEMINGTO
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina NOV 077 2018

(iv) The original depth and width of a human -made or natural channel shall not be increased to allow a new or expanded
use of the channel. This Part does not affect restrictions placed on permits issued after March I, 1991.
Though not the purpose of the project, it is anticipated that benefits to upstream water quality would occur due to the
removal of a significant barrier to circulation associated with the extremely shallow 'S' curve condition. This will result in
the elimination of a relatively deeper pocket of water upstream of the 'S' curve and an increased tidal prism and extent
of tidal exchange in support of dissolved oxygen levels. The existing 42" culvert located near the boat ramp at the upper
end of the channel serves as a primary conduit for tidal flows in and out of a large tidal marsh system to the north. The
proposed project would optimize the levels of dissolved oxygen reaching this culvert and into the marsh system beyond.
See Appendix D for a Water Quality Sampling Report supporting this conclusion.
In order to protect adjacent shellfish bed and coastal wetland resources, the applicant also proposes to install a low
freestanding vertical wooden breakwater system along the outer extents of these resources through the 'S' curve where
the channel is narrowest. The breakwaters will feature 1" per linear foot of open spacing between boards and be open
ended to provide for unimpeded water and faunal movement.
The proposed bottom cut width of the excavation is 8' for the entire length of the project with a wider 25'x30' area
immediately adjacent to the boat ramp and boat slip area. The estimated volume of material to be excavated is 600 cubic
yards. The proposed method of excavation is bucket to barge. The excavated material would then be transported by the
barge to an upland disposal site across the AIWW traditionally used by contractors that is outside the Corps right-of-way
and is owned by Shore Acres Company. Written permission from Shore Acres Company for the use of this disposal site is
attached.
RECEIVED
DEC 13 2018
DCM-MHD CITY
LAMA Permit Application for Major Development —November 2018 D C M WILMIN' GTON, NC
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina NOV 07 A18

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Morrison, Stephen <[e-mail]>
Re: Permission to place dredged material on Shinn Creek disposal site
1 message
Kdsbn Lee <kdstinlee823@gmail cam> Tue. Oct 16, 2018 at 1036 PM
To: "Morrison. Stephen' <smomson@Imgmup. net>
Steve,
Shore Acres Company gives you approval to use the Shinn Creek disposal island to dump approximately 600 cubic yards of spoil material to be charged at 83.00
per cubic yard. Please keep in mind you will not be the only customer using the spoil island. so this is not an exclusive agreement. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 912-704-3332.
Kristin Lee
President, Shore Acres Company
407 E. Perry Street
Savannah. GA 31401
On Mon, Oct 8. 2018 at 2:11 PM Morrison, Stephen <smonison@Imgroupnet> wrote:
Kristin,
Thank you for discussing the potential use of your dredge material disposal site of the Shinn Creek Island. We are working with the Shinn Creek Estates NOA in
preparing their CAMA permitting application directly across the AIVVW from the disposal site. Their dredging project would generate approximately 600 cubic
yams of material to be handled by a bucket -to -barge operation. I would estimate that the permit would take at least three months to be approved as we anticipate
tuming in the application this week. No dredger has been contracted at this point, but it is likely the MOA would be talking with Adam Knienm or Tommy VJatlers
for their possible services as we discussed. We understand that the charge for disposal on you property is $3.001cmbic yard. As part of our CAMA application
materials, we would like to ask for your written permission to use this site. An emaited response would be sufficient . Thanks again for your time today and I look
forward to receiving your permission.
Steve Mormon I Environmental Consultant
Direct. 452-0001 x 19031 Fax [phone] I Motile910.471 0502
Emal ,M2MjgM®Imaroupnerl Vyabsite www.lmgroup net
Land! Management Group I Environmental Consultants
3805 Vvlightsmile Avenue I Suite 15 1 Wilmington, IN . 28403
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DCM WILM NIGTON, NC
NOV 0 7 2018

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Envirmnio I Quarby
December 7, 2018
Land Management Group, huc.
c/o Greg Finch
3805 Wrightsville Beach Ave., Suite 15
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Mr. Finch:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges that on November 27, 2018 we received your completed
application, acting as agent for Shinn Creek Estates HOA, whereby you are requesting State approval for
development located adjacent to 6432 Shinn Creek Lane, adjacent to the AIW W, in Wilmington, New Hanover
County. The projected deadline for making a decision on your permit application is February 10, 2019 (with the
exception of receiving green cards). An additional 75-day review period is provided by law when such time is
necessary to complete the review. If you have not been notified of a final action by the initial deadline stated above,
you should consider the review period extended. Under those circumstances, this letter will serve as your notice of
an extended review. However, an additional letter will be provided on or about the 75th day.
If this agency does not render a permit decision within 70 days from November 27, 2018 you may request a meeting
with the Director of the Division of Coastal Management and permit staff to discuss the status of your project Such
a meeting will be held within five working days from the receipt of your written request and shall include the
property owner, developer, and project designer/consultant.
NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that Notice of an application be posted at the location of the proposed development.
Enclosed you will find a 'Notice of Permit Filing" postcard which must be posted at the property of your proposed
development You should post this notice at a conspicuous point along your property where it can be observed from
a public road. Some examples would be: Nailing the notice card to a telephone pole or tree along the road right-of-
way fronting your property; or at a point along the road right-of-way where a private road would lead one into your
property. Failure to post this notice could result in an incomplete application.
An on -site inspection will be made, and if additional information is required, you will be contacted by the
appropriate State or Federal agency. Please contact me if you have any questions and notify me in writing if you
wish to receive a copy of my field report and/or comments from reviewing agencies.
Sincerely,
IL
Brooks Surgan RECEIVED
Field Representative
cc: Courtney Spears, DCM-WIL Liz Hair, USACE DEC 1 3 2018
Doug Huggett, DCM-MHC Ben Stephenson, Agent (Shinn Creek Estate§—HC A)
Christine Bouffard, LPO Kathryn Thurston, City of Wilmington U MHD CITY
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Courtney Spears
North Carolina Department of Environmental quality
Division of Coastal Management
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Wilmington, NC 28405
Courtney,
See enclosed certified mail delivery receipts for the Bradley Creek Point Road CAMA Major permit
application.
Please let me know if you have questions or need anything in addition to process this CAMA Major Permit.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Freedland
Land Management Group
Enclosures: As stated
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Bill and Jane Henderson
6432 Shinn Creek Lane
Wilmington, N.C. 28409
Re: Adjacent riparian landowner notification
Dear Bill and Jane Henderson,
The Shinn Creek Estates HOA is applying for a CAMA Major Permit to authorize maintenance
dredging for restoring and maintaining boating access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
from the existing community boat ramp. As required, we are notifying you as an adjacent
riparian landowner with a copy of the application materials. You will have 30 days in which to
send any written comments to the Division of Coastal Management at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845.
Comments will be considered by the NC Department of Coastal Management in reaching a
final decision on the application. No comment within 30 days of your receipt of this notice will
be considered as no objection. If you have any questions on this project, please call me at 9 10-
452-000 1, or e-mail me at smorrison(almgroup.net Thank you.
Sincerely,
Steve Morrison
Environmental Consultant
Encl: Shinn Creek Estates HOA CAMA application materials
Cc: Ben Stephenson
www.lmgroup.net • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403
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Bradley and Carolyn Johnson
6451 Shinnwood Road
Wilmington, N.C. 28409
Re: Adjacent riparian landowner notification
Dear Bradley and Carolyn Johnson.
The Shinn Creek Estates HOA is applying for a CAMA Major Permit to authorize maintenance
dredging for restoring and maintaining boating access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
from the existing community boat ramp. As required, we are notifying you as an adjacent
riparian landowner with a copy of the application materials. You will have 30 days in which to
send any written comments to the Division of Coastal Management at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845.
Comments will be considered by the NC Department of Coastal Management in reaching a
final decision on the application. No comment within 30 days of your receipt of this notice will
be considered as no objection. If you have any questions on this project, please call me at 910-
452-0001, or e-mail me at smorrison(Mmaroumnet Thank you.
Sincerely,
Steve Morrison
Environmental Consultant
Encl: Shinn Creek Estates HOA CAMA application materials
Cc: Ben Stephenson
www.imgroup.net • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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6429 Shinn Creek Lane
Wilmington, N.C. 28409
Re: Adjacent riparian landowner notification
Dear Scott and Linda Petersen.
The Shinn Creek Estates HOA is applying for a CAMA Major Permit to authorize maintenance
dredging for restoring and maintaining boating access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
from the existing community boat ramp. As required, we are notifying you as an adjacent
riparian landowner with a copy of the application materials. You will have 30 days in which to
send any written comments to the Division of Coastal Management at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845.
Comments will be considered by the NC Department of Coastal Management in reaching a
final decision on the application. No comment within 30 days of your receipt of this notice will
be considered as no objection. If you have any questions on this project, please call me at 910-
452-0001, or e-mail me at smorrisonAlmgroup.net Thank you.
Sincerely,
Steve Morrison
Environmental Consultant
Encl: Shinn Creek Estates EIOA CAMA application materials
Cc: Ben Stephenson
www.lmgroup.net • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403
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NOV 07 2018

4LMG
LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP
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November 6th, 2018
TO: Brooks Surgan
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
RE: Shinn Creek Estates
Brooks,
Please fine enclosed CAMA Major permit application, supporting materials, and $400 fee
check for the maintenance dredging project located at the end of Shinn Creek Lane in
Wilmington, New Hanover County. Adjacent riparian landowner notifications have been
sent by certified mail and return receipts will be forwarded once received.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything in addition to accept the
application as complete.
Sincerely,
RECEIVED
1 DEC 13 2018
Greg Finch DCM-MHD CITY
Land Management Group
A Davey Company
Enclosure: CAMA Major Permit Application and $400 fee check
RECEIVED
cc: Ben Stephenson DCM WILMINGTON, NC
NOV 0.7 2018
www.lmgroup.net • [e-mail] • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403

ROY COOPER
Covemcv
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secremry
BRAXTON C. DAVIS
Dlrenor
Greg Finch
c/o Land Management Group Inc.
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
NORTH CAROLINA
Envkn ntaf Quafity
November 26, 2018
RE: CAMA Major Development Permit Application
Shinn Creek Lane, Wilmington, in New Hanover County
Dear Mr. Finch:
The Division of Coastal Management hereby acknowledges receipt of your application on
November 11, 2018, acting as agent for Shinn Creek Estates Home Owners Association, for dredging a
channel located adjacent Shinn Creek Lane, in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County. However,
your application still lacks the information necessary to complete processing. The attached checklist
indicates the deficiencies of your application. If you respond within three working days from the date of
this E-mail with the required additional information, processing of your application will promptly
continue and will not be placed on hold. If you are not able to respond within three days, your application
will not be accepted as complete for processing. Additional information may be required pending further
review by the fifteen (15) review agencies. The attached checklist indicates the deficiencies of your
application.
We suggest a preliminary meeting to review the application and address the deficiencies on the checklist.
Please let me know when it will be most convenient for you to come in. If you have any questions
concerning this matter, please call me at my Wilmington Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Brooks Surgan
Field Representative
Enclosures
cc: Debbie Wilson, DCM Wilmington
Doug Huggett, DCM Morehead City
Courtney Spears, DCM Wilmington
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North Carolina Department of Environmental QwItty I Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910.796.7215

CHECKLIST OF ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
PROCESSING APPLICATION
WORKPLAN DRAWINGS
The application states that approximately 600cy of material will be removed initially. Indicate on
the drawings where the sediment will be removed from and label with volume and surface area.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Provide riparian neighbor notification certified mail receipts or signed green cards.
(RECEIVED
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Coastal Management
Wilmington Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910,796.7215

CAMA Permit Application for Major
Development
For:
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Prepared By:
Land Management Group
3805 Wrightsville Avenue RECEIVED
Wilmington, North Carolina
DEC 13 2018
DCM-MHD CITY
November 2018 RECEIVED
DCM WILMINGTON, NC
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Contents
1. Form DCM-MP-1...................................................................................................................................1
2. Form DCM MP-2...................................................................................................................................5
3. DCM MP-1 Section 6.0 Additional Information.................................................................................... 7
3.1 Section 6. a. Project Narrative...................................................................................................... 7
Appendices
Appendix A -Site Location Map and Work Plats
Appendix B-Deed, Agent Authorization, Disposal Site Permission and Adjacent Riparian Owner
Notifications
Appendix C-Historical Aerials and Affidavits
Appendix D-Water Quality Sampling Report
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LAMA Permit Application for Major Development — November 2018 "Zu ci ° ""
Shinn Creek Estates DCM WILMINGTON, NC
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina NOV 0 7 2018 i

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Recording Tune. Book and Pate
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Verified by _.. ... .... ._.. _.. County on the _... day of ...... .. ....__.... _..., . _....
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This instrument was prepared by ..._.. Daniel D. Mahn, Attorney at. Law
Brief description for the Index
ommon Areas -Shinn Creek Estates
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED made this .. 14t__. day of _....... September 2000...., by and between
GRANTOR GRANTEE
BOYCE QUINN, INC., SHINN CREEK ESTATES
a North Carolina HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.,
Corporation a North Carolina Non —Profit
Corporation
6432 Shinn Creek Lane
Wilmington, NC 28403
Enter le approprlate black for each party: name, address, and, a appropriate, eeaneter of enuty, e., earpo0oa or petnership
The designation Grantor and Grantee as used herein shall include said parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns, and
eh all include singular, plural, mascuhne, feminine or neuter as required by context.
WITNESSETH, that the Grantor, for a valuable consideration paid by the Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, has and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee in fee simple, all that
certain lot at parcel of land situated in the City of ._... ... __ ...........__.., Harnett .. Township.
New Hanover County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:
Being all of that property described in Exhibit A hereto attached and
incorporated herein by reference.
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The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by Instrument recorded in . Book 1977 at Page 280 and
Book 1977 at Page 286 of. the, New_Hanover County Registry.. a
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Plate �oo�C �8, pagge 66 an, Ilia ��oK ri�, Yage lSf. page
TO HAVE AND TO fIOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to
the Grantee In fee simple.
And the Grantor covenants with the GrRntee, that Grantor is seized of the premises in fee simple, had the right to convey
the same in fee simple, that title is marketable and free and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and
defend the title against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever except for the exceptions hereinafter stated.
Titleto the properly hereinabove described is subject to the following exceptions!
Restrictions, zoning and land use ordinances, easements and rights of way
of record.
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Exhibit A
Tract 1: Being all of Lot 6, SHINN CREEK ESTATES, as shown on that
map recorded in Map Book 39 at Page 381 of the New Hanover County
Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more
particular description.
Tract 2: Being all of the Common Areas, Utility Easements,
Drainage Easements, and Buffer Easements as shown on that map of
SHINN CREEK ESTATES recorded in Map Book 36 at Pages 210 and 211,
as said Common Areas and Easements are revised on that map recorded
in Map Book 38 at Page 66, as the same are further revised in Map
Book 39 at Page 381 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference
to which maps is hereby made for a more particular description.
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Historical Narrative
The original permit for dredging purposes was first obtained in 1982 by Mr. Joseph
M. Rogers the Property owner for a 670' straight channel at Y depth mean low
water. Dredge maintenance has been performed on our main straight channel since
this time period with the most recent maintenance being performed in 2014.
Additional dredging/permitting was not needed past the permitted channel by Mr.
Rogers since the channel led to deeper waters which then led to the AICW.
(Reference Affidavits from Alvin Rodgers - son of Joseph Rogers and Thomas
Canady - lifelong resident). These waters were referred to as the 'Old Main Channel'
for Shinn Creek and were used by recreational boats as well as commercial. There
were no depth issues at low tide for recreational boats historically.
In the mid '90's the Property was purchased from Mr. Rogers by Bill Henderson to
be developed as Shinn Creek Estates.
Two major hurricanes occurred in the mid to late'90's that greatly impacted the
access channel from Shinn Creek Estates to the AICW (Hurricanes Fran ('96) and
Floyd (99)). In addition, regular dredging that was taking place on each side of Shinn
Creek Estates water access likely contributed to additional silting (Turtle Creek,
Inlet View and AICW).
Shinn Creek Estates is a neighborhood consisting of 36 homes. The Shinn Creek
dock is a day dock that includes a boat ramp and 3 boat slips. There are
approximately 7 boaters in the neighborhood who use the dock/ramp and access
waterway. The average boat size is 19'.
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ALVIN D. ROGERS AFFIDAVIT
1. My name is Alvin Rogers. I am the son of the late Joseph M. Rogers and Lucille H.
Rogers and am a life-long resident of Wilmington NC.
2. I grew up on the property ('Property) that is now Shinn Creek Estates. My parents
bought the Property when I was 10. The Property was on the "Old Main Channel"
("Channel') that runs along the western edge of Greenville Sound. A primary reason my
parents bought the Property was because our family loved to fish and go clamming in the
Channel, Greenville Sound, Shinn Creek, the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), and
Masonboro Inlet. My father had a 20' long recreational boat that we used to go fishing and
to enjoy the area. We would drag a 50 ft shrimp net from the boat. Boaters and fishermen
often fished and clammed the area.
3. I moved to the Property with my parents when they purchased it in the mid-1960's.
See the deeds at DB 781, Page 781; DB 824, Page 772; and DB 1754, Page 627, which
describe the Property as being shown on a 1953 map recorded at MB 5, Page 90, which is
attached as Exhibit A. The map shows that the Property is on the "Old Main Channel",
which was a navigable natural channel that ran along the western edge of the Greenville
Sound and marsh. The Channel was deep enough for low tide access by recreational boats
and some commercial clamming vessels.
4. The map also shows an historical drainage ditch that leads from the upland portions
of the Property to the navigable Channel, and to the marsh of Greenville Sound just east of
the Channel. My father in the 1960s dredged the ditch, which created (a) a boat basin
where his 20' recreational boat could be launched, and (b) a canal leading from the basin to
the Channel. This dredged basin and canal was deep and wide was enough to allow our
family boat at low tide to gain access to the Channel and beyond. My father obtained
permits in the 1980's to maintain the basin and canal.
5. To get to the Channel, we would ride our boat from the launch area on up the canal,
which led directly to the Channel. Once at the end of the canal, we would turn right onto
the Channel toward the south. The Channel there was sufficiently deep at low tide, which
allowed us to go directly from there to the AICW.
6. Today, the south part of the Channel is what is called the "S-curve". The Channel
continues southward from the S-curve, on past the properties located on the southernmost
section of the Channel, including the Rullman property at the end of Shinnwood Road.
This part of the Channel began to shoal by the 1990's, so that it was passable only during
higher tides. The Shinn Point developer has dredged the portion of the Channel south of
the S-curve.
7. At mid to high tide, we could turn left from the end of the canal onto the Channel,
heading towards the north. Over time, this part of the Channel shoaled in and is now
virtually impassable.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF BRUNSWICK
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Printed Name: .
Notary Public
My commission expires: 5 - 2 ,� -a Ca Q
Alvin D. Rogers
KATHRYN B ANSLEY
Notary Public, North Carolina DFDEC 4 3 2018
Brunswick County
My Commission Expires
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THOMAS CANADY AFFIDAVIT
1. My name is Thomas ("Tom") Canady. Born in Wilmington NC, I am a Baptist
Minister and am now 73 years old. Since 1845, my Canady family ancestors have
owned property in the Shinn Creek area located between Greenville Loop Road and
the waters of Greenville Sound, which are just west of Masonboro Inlet and the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway ("AICW D. I was reared in that area, and now
reside there at 6309 Shinnwood Road. The property owned by my ancestors
included the residential development named Shinn Creek Estates (the `Property").
2. The Property extends to the "Old Main Channel" ("Channel"), which runs
along the western edge of Greenville Sound. A 1953 plat recorded at Map Book 5,
Page 90 and attached as Exhibit A shows the Property area and the Channel. As
shown on the map, the Channel was a navigable natural channel that ran along the
western edge of the Greenville Sound and marsh. The Channel was deep enough
for low tide access by smaller private boats. One could navigate the Channel at low
tide in a recreational boat and from there get to Greenville Sound, Shinn Creek, the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), and Masonboro Inlet.
3. Long before residential subdivisions were formed and developed the area
during the latter decades of 20th Century, the waters at the edge of the Property
were fished and clammed primarily by area residents. Some sold their catches to
nearby crab houses that did a lot of business selling crabs and other seafood
obtained from those waters and elsewhere. Area residents went down a number of
access roads leading from Greenville Loop Road to the water's edge. From there,
they would access their boats and then navigate to the Channel. They could then
boat there and fish and clam in Shinn Creek, Greenville Sound and adjacent
waters. Recreational boaters and fisherman from elsewhere would also enter the
area waters from the AICW by way of the Channel.
4. The Channel can be reached from the end of a canal. Once at the Channel,
one could turn southward to the right, or turn left to the north. I understand that
the first part of the Channel where one turns right to the south is today called the
"S-curve". The Channel continues southward from the S-curve, on past the
properties located on the southernmost section of the Channel, including the
Rullman property at the end of Shinnwood Road. This part of the Channel began
to shoal by the 1990's, so that it was passable only during higher tides. The Shinn
Point developer has dredged the portion of the �h�el south of the FIcurve.
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Appendix D-Water Quality Sampling Report
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Water Quality Monitoring Report
For:
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Prepared By:
Land Management Group
3805 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, North Carolina
October 2018
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Contents
1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................1
2. Sampling Stations..................................................................................................................................1
3. Methodology.........................................................................................................................................1
4. Results...................................................................................................................................................2
4.1 Water Temperature......................................................................................................................2
4.2 Salinity...........................................................................................................................................2
4.3 Specific Conductivity.....................................................................................................................4
4.4 Dissolved Oxygen..........................................................................................................................4
4.5 Rainfall..........................................................................................................................................6
5. Summary ...............................................................................................................................................6
Tables
Table 1. Water Quality Sampling Results.....................................................................................................3
Figures
Figure 1. Location of Sampling Stations........................................................................................................2
Figure 2. Temperature (°C) by Station.........................................................................................................3
Figure 3. Salinity (ppt) by Station.................................................................................................................4
Figure 4. Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) by Station ID..........................................................................................5
Figure 5. Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) by Station ID (excluding reference) .........................5
Figure 6. Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) and Salinity (ppt) by Station ID (excluding reference)..........................5
Figure7. 30-Day Antecedent Rainfall..........................................................................................................6
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Water Quality Monitoring Report — September 2019
Shinn Creek Estates
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina

1. Introduction
Land Management Group has contracted with Shinn Creek Estates Homeowners Association (HOA) to obtain surface
water samples as part of an assessment of dissolved oxygen (DO) levels within a navigation channel extending from
the Shinn Creek Estates neighborhood boat ramp to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). Data collected during
this sampling period will be utilized to develop a better understanding of DO levels within the channel relative to
existing physical conditions and tidal exchange.
The Shinn Creek Estates water quality assessment incorporates eight (8) discrete sampling locations located on a
gradient from the open water of the AIWW to the head of the small boat canal. This report summarizes the DO data
obtained during the one-time sampling event.
2. Sampling Stations
The Shinn Creek Estates project is located immediately west of the AIWW and within a small navigation channel
connecting the boat ramp of the Shinn Creek Estates neighborhood to the AIWW. The waterbody is an unnamed
tributary of the AIWW located within the Lower Cape Fear River Basin (Hydrologic Unit Code 03030005). Water flow
is principally directed by semidiurnal tides in the area, with the mean tidal range of approximately 4.48 ft at Masonboro
Inlet (NOAA). The water depth in the footprint of the proposed project ranges from 0 ft MLW to -5.0 ft MLW.
Physiochemical parameters (including salinity and dissolved oxygen) are affected by freshwater inflow, temperature,
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), tides, and wind forces. The channel is classified as SA Waters that are directly
contiguous with High Quality Water (HQW) of the AIWW.
Surface water samples were collected at a total of eight stations. Seven of the stations were located along a gradient
from upstream to downstream along the access channel to the Shinn Creek Estates neighborhood boat ramp
(beginning upstream of a 42" culvert (SC1) immediately north-northeast of the ramp) and extending south and east to
the AIWW (SC7). An additional, reference station was sampled in the adjacent Shinn Point boat channel (next to that
boat ramp) located just to the south of the project area. This channel exhibits similar configuration and geometry with
the exception that it is regularly maintained via periodic dredging. All station locations are depicted in Figure 1 below.
3. Methodology
Surface water quality samples were collected during the late afternoon of August 14, 2018 (coinciding with low tide)
Physiochemical water quality measurements (including water temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and specific
conductivity) were collected in situ at each station using a YSI Model 85 multiparameter water quality probe. The YSI
85 was field calibrated directly prior to sampling.
Table 1 provides Station ID nomenclature for each sampling point. Replicate sample readings (identified with "a" and
"b" tags) were collected for all but two locations (SC4 and SC5). In locations of sufficient water depths to warrant a
surface sample and bottom sample, two replicate readings were collected at the surface ("a" and "b") and two replicate
readings ("c" and "d") were collected near the bottom of the water column.
Meteorological conditions (including, air temperature, wind speed and wind direction) were recorded in situ. Daily
antecedent precipitation data was downloaded from the KILM weather station using the North Carolina State Climate
Office database (NC CRONOS).
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Figure 1. Location of Sampling Stations
4. Results
4.1 Water Temperature
Water temperatures on the date of the sampling ranged from 28.96'C to 32.28°C (X = 29.85°C). Temperature data
were narrowly distributed with no observed pattern or correlation between sites (Table 1) (Figure 2).
4.2 Salinity
Given its proximity to Masonboro Inlet, the sampling area consists of waters generally characterized as euhaline (i.e.
marine/oceanic waters) near the AIWW to polyhaline (i.e. estuarine waters) in the upper reaches of the channel.
Temporal and spatial variation in salinity levels can occur as a result of freshwater inflows from up -gradient sources
(particularly after larger precipitation events). At the time of sampling, salinity values ranged between 26.46 ppt and
32.01 ppt (X = 29.85 ppt) (Table 1). As was expected, a strong spatial correlation was observed between stations with
salinity lowest at the up -gradient station and highest at the AIW W station (R' = 0.8925) (Figure 3).
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Table 1. Water Quality Sampling Results
Station
Date
Time
Temp
(�C)
DO
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DO (mg/L)
Specific
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m5/cm
Conductivity
m5/cm
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(ppi)
SCla
8/14/2018
16:52
31.71
53.2
3.38
41.55
46.88
26.46
SClb
8/14/2018
16:53
31.73
50.0
3.18
41.93
47.32
26.73
SC2a
8/14/2018
16:45
31.86
72.7
4.59
42.52
48.09
27.14
SC2b
8/14/2018
16:45
31.88
71.9
4.54
42.52
48.11
27.14
SC2c
8/14/2018
16:47
31.69
74.4
4.65
46.26
52.17
29.83
SC2d
8/14/2018
16:48
31.70
73.7
4.60
46.25
52.17
29.82
SC3a
8/14/2018
16:11
32.15
90.4
5.61
46.04
52.33
29.66
SC3b
8/14/2018
16:11
32.15
89.5
5.55
46.13
52.43
29.72
SC4
8/14/2018
16:15
32.28
100.1
6.20
46.07
52.48
29.68
SC5
8/14/2018
16:19
31.79
104.0
6.44
48.07
54.30
31.14
SC6a
8/14/2018
16:25
31.59
107.5
6.67
48.25
54.32
31.27
SC6b
8/14/2018
16:26
31.6
106.0
6.58
48.23
54.32
31.27
SC7a
8/14/2018
16:29
29.94
111.5
7.08
49.04
53.67
31.91
SC7b
8/14/2018
16:30
29.91
109.4
6.96
48.90
53.48
31.80
SC7c
8/14/2018
16:31
28.97
111.8
7.21
49.14
52.87
32.01
SC7d
8/14/2018
16:32
28.96
110.8
7.15
49.13
52.84
32.00
SWRa
8/14/2018
17:08
30.04
105.5
6.73
47.46
52.02
30.75
SWRb
8/14/2018
17:08
30.02
106.1
6.76
47.78
52.36
30.99
SWRc
8/14/2018
17:10
29.84
101.7
6.49
48.30
52.77
31.37
SWRd
8/14/2018
17:10
1 29.9
1 99.9
6.37
48.31
52.82
31.37
Values shaded gray indicate stations exhibiting DO levels below 5.0 mg/L.
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Shinn Creek Estates
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4.3 Specific Conductivity
Conductivity is a measurement of the dissolved ionic compounds, and as such, increases with increasing salinity.
Uncharacteristic elevations in conductivity measurements can often reflect point source pollution, such as industrial
or municipal wastewater. Results from the August 2018 sampling event yielded conductivity measurements
characteristic of coastal systems and displaying similar spatial correlation between sites as that of salinity.
4.4 Dissolved Oxygen
The dissolved oxygen (DO) levels during the August 2018 sampling ranged from 3.18 mg/L to 7.21 mg/L (Table 1). The
North Carolina Water Quality Standard for surface waters is not less than a daily average of 5.0 mg/I with a minimum
instantaneous value of not less than 4.0 mg/I. DO levels less than 5.0 mg/L were observed at three of the eight stations.
Dissolved oxygen concentrations are influenced by both temperature and salinity (solubility of oxygen decreases with
increases in temperature and salinity). The purpose of this monitoring event was to identify any spatial patterns in DO
concentrations rather than temporal or seasonal differences. A strong correlation was observed between stations with
the highest DO levels occurring within the AIWW and the lowest levels occurring at the up -gradient sites (RZ = 0.9307).
Note that the reference sample (SWR) (located within a nearby channel of similar configuration) exhibited relatively
high DO at the time of sampling. The location of this sampling station is of similar distance from the AIWW as SC3 but
exhibits significantly higher DO. Additional charts (Figure 4, Figure 5 and Figure 6) below graphically display DO
concentrations, temperature, and salinity by station (excluding the reference station).
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downloaded from the NC CRONOS website for the New Hanover County Airport Weather Station (KILM). Precipitation
for the 30-day antecedent period is graphically depicted below (Figure 7). A 0.5-inch rain event occurred the day before
sampling. In the seven days prior to sampling, approximately 0.75 inches of rain were reported at the KILM station.
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S. Summary
This report summarizes the quantitative results obtained during the August 14 sampling of waters within a small boat
canal leading to/from the Shinn Creek Estates neighborhood boat ramp. While limited in scope, the assessment can
provide insight on spatial correlation of certain water quality parameters (particularly dissolved oxygen
concentrations). In controlling for temperature and temporal variability, spatial correlations (if present) can be more
readily identified. Based upon observed data, there was a strong correlation between station and dissolved oxygen as
evidenced by low DO levels in the upper reaches of the canal and relatively high DO levels in stations located closer to
the waterway. As anticipated, salinity exhibited the same pattern as freshwater inflows up -gradient contribute to
lower salinity levels. Such a pattern, however, further highlights the strong correlation of DO levels relative to station
location given that solubility of oxygen decreases with increases in salinity. As a result, the correlation can be attributed
to physical mixing and aeration of surface waters resulting from tidal exchange. The upper reaches of the channel are
more restricted thus limiting the tidal prism and extent of tidal exchange at upstream sites. As a result, DO levels likely
remain suppressed particularly during summer months. Increasing the tidal prism and the extent of tidal exchange
would likely result in a corresponding benefit to DO levels within the upper reaches of the channel.
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Re: Revisions to CAMA application, Shinn Creek Estates HOA, New Hanover County
Dear Doug,
On behalf of the Shinn Creek Estates HOA, we are revising items contained within their
CAMA permit application. These revisions were made in response to agency comments
received during the application review process. The revised items are:
Removal of the proposed breakwaters within the "S curve" channel, eliminating potential
structural wave scouring impacts.
The addition of channel markers to guide boaters through the deeper water, avoiding the
adjacent shallower soft bottom habitat.
The placement of oyster shells for oyster spat attachment and growth on suitable intertidal
bottom totaling 4,895 square feet. This will enhance the valuable shell bottom habitat, reduce
the potential for erosion and provide for a natural transition of intertidal habitats. In addition,
any existing oysters within 9' of the proposed -3' MLW cut will be relocated to adjacent
suitable substrate.
I have attached an updated set of Sheets 1-7 that detail these revisions. Please contact me with
any questions that you may have. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
RECEIVED
Steve Morrison APR 1 0 2019
Environmental Consultant
DCM WILMINGTpN, NQ
www.lmgroup.net • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
3805 Wrightsville Ave., Suite 15, Wilmington, NC 28403

Encl: Sheets 1-7
Cc: Courtney Spears
Liz Hair
Curt Weychert
Fritz Rohde
Chad Coburn
Shinn Creek Estates HOA
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1ago
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402.1890
IN REPLY REFER TO December 18, 1998
Regulatory Division
Action ID No. 199603333
Boyce Quinn, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Bill Henderson, President
6613 Cove Point Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28409
Dear Mr. Henderson:
Please reference your application requesting Department of the Army permit
authorization for your proposed dredging and pier construction at Shinn Creek Estates in Shinn
Creek, adjacent to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Wilmington, New Hanover County,
North.
By letter dated December 22, 1997, we forwarded the December 4, 1997, letter from the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the December 5, 1997, letter from the
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) recommending denial of your application. To date,
we have received no response from you.
By copy of this letter, we are retiring your file. Should you wish to reactivate your file,
please respond in writing to the letterhead address and include measures which you will
undertake to resolve the agency concerns.
I am available at telephone [phone] to assist you in responding to the EPA and
NMFS concerns or to answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey H. Richter
Project Manager
Wilmington Field Office
DEC 2 0 199E
COASTAL MANAGEMizi, I

Copy Furnished:
Mr. John Parker
North Carolina Division of
Coastal Management
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. C. Robert Stroud, District Manager
Wilmington Regional Office
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28405-3845

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
August 20, 1998
Mr. Richard Civelli
Estuarine Resources
P. O. Box 199
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Dear Mr. Civelli:
The enclosed will provide you with the comments from the Department's internal EA
review process concerning a proposed Shinn Creek navigation channel. As you know, you may
discuss each set of comments with the submitting agency, rebutte the comments and/or move
forward to draft an Environmental Impact Statement. The Department position, you may recall,
is that the proposal may be moved forward with adverse comments, but only if reviewed under
a full EIS. '
I stand ready to discuss the matter further. I regret the delay in this response.
Very Sincerely, - —
John . Parl�er, Jr.
Majo Permits Processing Manager
P.O. BOX 27687, RALEICH, NC 27611-768712728 CAPITAL BLVD., RALEIOH, NC 27604
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]S
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
FROM: Melba McGee e
Environmental Review Coordinator
RE: #924 EA Shinn Creek Navigation Channel and Subdivision
Residential Development, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway,
New Hanover County
DATE: July 16,1998
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has completed
its internal review of the environmental assessment.
According to the attached comments the proposed project will impact
areas that have been designated as Primary Nursery Areas. The
department objects to the environmental assessment and suggest that the
project not be approved. It is recommended that the applicant work with
our commenting divisions to help protect these resources. The applicant is
also encouraged to work toward selecting the alternative with the least
environmental impacts or consider preparing an Environmental Impact
Statement.
Thank you for the opportunity to review.
attachments
VED
JUL 2 21998
COASTAL MAMGEMEW
P.O. Box 27887, RALEIGH NC 27611-7687 / B12 NORTH SALISBURY STREET, RALEIGH NC 27604
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
Division of Marine Fisheries
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
pufyl6P. Pate, Jr., Director
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RasouROKS
T0: Melba McGee
FROM: Fritz Rohde V1 --
SUBJECT: Shinn Creek Navigation Channel -'Number 924
The Division of Marine Fisheries is opposed to this project as presented in the draft EA.
The problem with tl_e project is the proposal to di edge a 350' section of Primary Nursery Area
that has never been dredged. The Dig is.on opposes any new dredging in Primary Nursery Areas.
If you need to discuss this further. please contact me at 910-395-3900,
127 Nortb Cardinal Dr., Wilmington. North Car, §4G: I'clephone 910-395.3900 FAX 91W50-2004
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission®
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
July 14, 1998
TO: Melba McGee
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM: Frank McBride, Manager
Habitat Conservation Program
SUBJECT: Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for Shinn Creek Navigation Channel and
Subdivision Residential Development, end of Shinnwood Road on Greenville
Sound near the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), New Hanover County,
North Carolina. Project Number:924.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has reviewed the project for impacts
to wildlife and fishery resources. A site .visit was made on July 7, 1998. Our comments are
provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401,
as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (as amended), and North
Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.).
The DEA presents a preferred alternative involving the excavation of a navigation
channel near Shinn Creek and the AIWW for a residential development currently in the process
of being built -out. The excavated channel would provide around -the -clock boating access to the
AIWW. At present, the AIWW is accessible during high tide. The proposed navigation channel
consists of 3 segments. Segments 600 ft. long by 40 ft. wide and 900 ft. long by 40 ft. wide have
been previously dredged. A middle segment 350 ft. long by 30 ft. wide has not been previously
dredged. It is our understanding a hydraulic dredge, excavator, and backhoe would be used to
excavate the channel. Dredge spoil is to be pumped to an earthen diked basin that will eventually
be developed into residential lots. High quality coastal wetlands providing excellent fish and
wildlife habitats occur adjacent to the channel alignment. Area waters are classified SA and
designated a Primary Nursery Area (PNA).
As proposed, the project would disturb approximately 70,500 sq. ft. of bottom in a PNA.
This disturbance would include the loss of 10,500 sq. ft. of productive, previously-undredged, .
shallow water habitat. Dredging is expected to elevate turbidity and degrade water quality,
perhaps to the point where mortalities of sensitive early life stages of fin and shellfish occur. In

Shinn Creek Channel
7/14/98
addition, placement of spoil as fill material for later lot development may result in filling of 404
wetlands. Based on these concerns, we cannot concur with the draft environmental document. A
DEA having Alternative B. (Highground Development without Dredging the Connecting
Channel) as the preferred alternative would receive a more favorable review from this agency.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have questions regarding these
comments, please call me at [phone].

iLKA sW WASUm Fax[phone] Jul 6 '98 11:21 P.02/02 P.1
Jane 29, 1998
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Creek Drudging Co=mt& (DENRM 924, DWQ# t2120)
Based on a review of the draft EA, the following comments are offered, Some (or portions) of these connotation will likely be
incapontod into my 401 Water Quality Certification.
1. On Page 3 (Section M the EA notes extensively that the need and purpose of the proposed project is to provide access (and we
demand) for boaters seeking entry to the ICW W and its counccling waters. in soppat of this, a Wilmington Morrsing Star report
deWiliult crowded neninas and public access mrrps is included_ Unfo, hu ately, this project will only provide private aeress to,
most rcsidcms of Shinn Cmd (42 Slips for 42lots). As a result, the need and purpose of the proposed project as stated in
Section IV an Page 3 is not substantiated.
2. on Page 6 (UDdar B. Wetlands) it is need that there are 4lots in the subdivision which contain "404" wetlands and that there
will likely be future NW 26 ptanst requests, for wedand fill. In the final draft of the EA, a map showing the limits of the 404
wetlands in relation to the lots and building envelopes ebould be included. Any 401 Water Quality Cortificatioa for fill in some
portions of these wetlands may require additional review and may also roquirc deed reauicdoas.
3. Ou Page 7 (lads B. Wetlands) it is noted that eppronimately 1,100 square feet of Sparma akerni#lora enhancement will be
accomplished by planting sh)romes on l.nuder squarn. This mitigation plan wit likely reeptire review and approval by
NCDWQ. the final version of the EA should include a map showing tidal ranges, where rhi wrens are to be planted and obtained
as well as the location ofesasting coasuil marsh vegetation. A monitoring plan (usually 3 years) will also likely be required for
this mitigation project. This informatkoo should also be included the final EA and should ineludo a discussion regatdiDg success
criteria, sarvivaship, etc.
4. On Pago 9 (Under L Water Quality) tbm is ocet;n30,c oration of the UNCW Patch Creek study that dor.oaawtud an
improvement in wafer quality and steel Ifishing after shoals in patch Creek were removed and tidal flushing was subsequeuty
improved, The EA stares that although the scope of the Shia n Creek project is smaller, the project was "designed with similar
principles in hopes of as Only providing navigational accost but ako improving the weer quality of Shinn Creek" However, the
EA does not demonstrate poor water quality, in Shinn Creak (with data) and dots rent demonstrate that the dredging of the
connecting channel will promote additional flushing (thereby improving water quality), It enhanced water quality Is being
claimed as a "benefit' of this project, then the data should be included in support. If this information exists a can be adequately
demonstrated then it should be included in the Final EA.
3. On Page 10 (Under L SheOfisMfish and Their Habitats), it is noted that a sh MI1 sus " (as per NCDMP Lhodulogits)
exists in the undredged project aria. In addition, the bottom area that is to be rhelged contains SAV and is classified as a PNA.
Currrnt NCDWQ policy does not allow new dredging in PNAs and typically requircs oho avoidance of SAV. This projectmceta
neither of these two criteria. If the SAV cemootbo avoided, it should ba relocated (if posdble) to aui W ble nearby habitat and at
Clam, oysters, and Scallops in the area be relocated to a DMP approved area.
6. On cage 11 (Under L. ShellfisWLsh and Their Habotats) the BA sorts that the floating dock will provide a "rice add diverse
community", These ecological mmmunitiat are known at "fouling comrnmitiet" because they often favor the Erowth of
anthropogemtxlly undesirable species (usually with lower diversities and higher abundances). In addition, most of Ibis Liberal:
wIE W expwed to sunlight only aroaud me pcflmeta or me dock (whin Only margins] nbdaL lcvcts being available ekewbere),
Consequently, primary productivity associated with these floating docks are typically less than in similar subddal habitats (e.g.,
SAV, oyster reefs, shallow water bottom communities, etc) which have higher overall insolation rates and therefore higher
primary productivity. If the EA is going to cLdm that this artificial dock Wbitat will provide a 'rich and di.aee." cammuaity
versus a natural iurettdal habitat then data in support of this claim should he included in the Fsatl BA.
7. As noted in Its above, on Page 13 (Under VD. Mitigation Measures) it is noted that "dus dredgdog project will fadfivae the
flushing of the backwater connecting cbanoets, thereby having p.sitive effects and improving water quality." Again them to no
supporting data demonstrating that the water quality in Shinn Creek is poor or that the dredging of the connecting channel will
tmprove it. If these claims are to W perpctuaeco, tarn me Plead EA should eonudn Lots supporting data
If them are any additional comments regarding this matter please feel free to contact me at (919) 733d784 or via e-mail at
uric-]en4 eW..wr. afnte.m:.ua

State of North Carolina
JF Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Reviewing Offim: -4+ 1 I
' g a.� Due Date:
9gs INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW —PROJECT COMMENTS Project NumM:
After review of this project it has been determined that the ENR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in order for this project to
comply with North Carolina Law. Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form.
AD applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Regional Office.
Normal Process Time
(statutory time limit)
PERMITS
SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
Cl
Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment
Application 90 days before begin construction or award of construction
30 days
facilities, sewer system extensions & sewer systems
contracts. On -site inspection Post -application technical conference usual.
not discharging into slate surface waters.
(90 days)
O
NPDES - permit to discharge into surface water mil/or
Application 180 days before begin activity. On -she inspection I mapplication
90-120 days
Permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities
conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit to construct wastewater
discharging into state surface waters.
treatment facility -granted after NPDES. Reply time, 30 days after receipt of
(N/A)
plans or issue of NPDES pttmit—whichever is later.
0
Water Use Peron
Pre -application technical conference usually necessary
30 days
(N/A)
0
Well Construction Permit
Complete application must be received and permit issued prior to the
7 days
installation of a well.
(15 days)
0
Dredge and Fill Permit
Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property owner.
55 days
On -site inspection. Pre -application conference usual. Filling may require
Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of Administration and Federal Dredge
(90 days)
and Fill Permit.
0
Pemdt to construct & opemte .4ir Pollutiorn Abatement
N/A
facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15 A NCAC
60 days
(2 .0100, 2Q.0300, 2H.0600)
Any open burning associated with subject proposal
must be in compliance with 15 A NCAC 2D.I900
60 days
0
Demolition or renovations of structures containing
asbestos material must be in compliance with 15 A
NCAC 2D.1110 (a) (1) which requires notification and
removal prior to demolition. Contact Asbestos Control
N/A
Group 919-733-0920.
(90 days)
0
Complex Source Permit required under 15 A NCAC
2D.0800
0
The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion &
sedimentation control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with proper Regional Office (lard Quality
20 days
Sect-) At least 30 days before beginning activity. A fee of $30 for the first acre and $2000 for each additional acre or part must
(30 days)
accompany the plan
0
The Sedimentation Pollution control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referenced Local Ordinance.
(30 days)
0
Mining Permit
On -site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with ENR Bond amount varies
with type mine and number of aeres of affected land. Any are mined greater
30 days
than one acre must be permitted. The appropriate bond must be received
(60 days)
before the permit can be issued.
0
Nosh Carolina Burning permit
thrsite inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resource if permit exceeds 4 days
I day
(N/A)
0
Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22
(hut -site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources required "if more than
1 day
counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils
five acres of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspections should be
(N/A)
requested at least ten days before actual bum is planned."
0
Oil Refuting Facilities
N/A
90-120 days
(N/A)
0
Dam Safety Permit
If permit required application 60 days before begin corWruction Applicant
must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans, inspect construction,
certify construction is according to ENR approved plans. May also require
30 days
permit under mosquito control program And a 404 permit from Corps of
Engineers. An inspection of site is necessary to verify Harsrd Classification. A
(60 days)
minimum fee of $200.00 must accompany the application. An additional
processing fee based on a pememage or the total project cost will be required
upon completion.

Continued on reverse
Normal Process Tm�
(statutory time limit)
PERMITS
SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS
❑
Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well
File surety bond of $5,000 with ENR running to State of NC conditional that
10 days
any well opened by drill operator shall, upon abandonment, be plugged
(N/A)
according to ENR roles and regulations.
❑
Geophysical Exploration Permit
Application filed with ENR at least 10 days prior to issue of permit.
10 days
Application by letter. No standard application form
(N/A)
❑
State Lakes Construction Permit
Application fee based on structure size is charged Must include descriptions &
15-20 days
drawings of structure & proof of ownership of riparian property.
(N/A)
❑
401 Water Quality Certification
N/A
60 days
(130 days)
❑
CAMA Permit for MAJOR development
$250.00 fee must accompany application
55 days
(150 days)
❑
CAMA Permit for MINOR development
$50.00 fee must accompany application
22 days
(25 days)
❑
Several geodetic monuments are located in or near the project area. If any monuments need to be moved or destroyed, please notify:
N.C. Geodetic Survey, Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611
❑
Abandonment of any wells, if required must be in accordance with Title 15A. Subchapter 2C.0100.
❑
Notification ofthe proper regional office is requested if `orphan" underground storage tanks (LISTS) are discovered during any excavation operation
❑
Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H 1000 (Coastal Slorrnwater Rules) is required
45 days
(N/A)
'
Other comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to cite comment authority)
REGIONAL OFFICES
Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below.
❑ Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone]
❑ Mooresville Regional Office
919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
❑ Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
919)946-6481
❑ Fayetteville Regional Office
Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
❑ Raleigh Regional ice
3800 Bamem Drive, Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
❑ Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
[phone]
❑ Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown St
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
(910) 7714600

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NORTH CAROUINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Water Quality Section
Wilmington Regional Office
Date: July 14, 1998
To: Melba McGee 001)
From: Joanne H. Steenhuis :�H S
Through: Rick Shiver
Subject: A95 Review
Environmental Assessment
Project # 924
Project Name: Shinn Creek Navigation Channel Project
Applicant: William Henderson/ Boyce Quinn, Inc.
County: New Hanover
This Office has reviewed the Subject environmental document. The following comment
is provided:
The proposed project will result in the loss of Primary Nursery Area Shallow bottom
habitat and a shellfish resource. Such a proposal is inconsistent with 15A NCAC 2B.0201. It is
therefore recommended that the project and the 401 Certification be denied.
cc: Wilmington Regional Office Files
Central Files- John Dorney
Steve Benton

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
Office of Legislative Affairs
FROM: John Parker
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment --Shinn Creek -- Navigation Channel
DATE: June 16, 1998
Attached, please find eight (8) copies of an Environmental Assessment for a new channel
excavation near Shinn Creek, in New Hanover County. The project is proposed by William
Henderson of Boyce Quinn, Inc.. The document has been prepared by Richard C. Civelli of
Estuarine Resources, telephone [phone].
Should your review group have a need additional information, so advise and I will contact
Mr. Civelli.
JRP Jr/aw
Attachment
P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611-7687 /272S CAPITAL BLVD., RALEIGH, NC 27604
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]S
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - SOq RECYCLED/ 10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER

ESTUARINE RESOURCES
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P.O. Box 199 • Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 • [phone]
May 27, 1998
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
2728 Capital Blvd
Parker Lincoln Building, Section F
Raleigh, NC 27604
Dear John:
I have enclosed nine copies of an Environmental Assessment on behalf of Shinn Creek
Estates for a proposed navigation channel in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The associated CAMA Major Development Permit application for this project was
submitted and received as complete on September 16, 1997 and has been put it
abeyance until the submittal of a NCEPA document.
I have also hand delivered a reading copy to your Wilmington office for their records.
Jim Gregson has reviewed the draft copy that I submitted in April of 1998. Please
begin the EA review process as soon as possible. Let me knowwhen you will need the
additional 16 copies and I will furnish them upon your request. If for any reason, the
Division can not resume the processing of the associated CAMA Major Permit, please
let me know. Thank you for your time. I hope all is well.
" -
,
Rick Civelli
Environmental Consultant
Enclosure: Nine Environmental Assessments
cc: Mr. Bill Henderson, President
Boyce Quinn, Inc.
SUN 0 3 1998
COASTAL MANAGEMENT'

DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
SHINN CREEK
NAVIGATION CHANNEL
PROJECT
Navigation Channel
and
Subdivision Residential Development
Harnett Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Proposed by:
Mr. William Henderson
Boyce Quinn Inc.
April 1998
Prepared for:
Mr. Roger Schecter
Director
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
[phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. Purpose....................................................... 1
II. Introduction................................................... 1
III. Existing Environment ............................................ 1
IV. Need and Purpose of the Proposed Project ............................ 3
V. Alternative Analysis ............................................. 3
A. No -Build .................................................. 3
B. Highground Development without Dredging the Connecting Channel ..... 3
C. Marina Basin and Access Channel for 42 Slips ....................... 3
D. Preferred Alternative .......................................... 4
VI. Environmental Effects ............................................. 5
A. Changes in Land Use.........................................5
B. Wetlands ................................................. 6
C. Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands ............................. 7
D. Public Lands ............................................... 7
E. Scenic and Recreational Areas .................................. 8
F. Areas of Archeological or Historical Value ........................ 8
G. Air Quality ................................................. 8
H. Groundwater Quality.........................................8
I. Water Quality .............................................. 9
J. Noise Levels...............................................10
K. Water Supplies ............................................. 10
L. Shellfish/Fish and Their Habitats ............................... 10
M. Wildlife and Their Habitats .................................... 11
N. Introduction of Toxic Substances ................................ 12
O. Eutrophication of Receiving Waters ............................. 13
P. Socio-Economic Resources ................................... 13
VII. Mitigative Measures .............................................. 13
VM. Findings...................................................... 14
IX. Notification/Review............................................. 14
X. Sources of Information ........................................... 15

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18'
LIST OF FIGURES & PHOTOS
TITLE
Vicinity Map
Project Site Plan
Topographic Survey
Dredged Area 41
Dredging Plan/ Connecting Section
Dredged Area #2
New Hanover County Soil Survey
Site Soils Data
Ramp and Pier Plan
Typical Pier Section
Dredging Cross Sections
1984 Color Aerial Photo
1989 Color Aerial Photo
1995 Color Aerial Photo
Spoil Area Location
Shellfish Closure Area
Future Spoil Disposal Site
Futch Creek Sampling Stations /
Average Fecal Coliform Concentrations
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Follows Page 15
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Date Richard V. Civelli
Certified Environmental Specialist (No. 13334)
Environmental Assessment Association

DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
SHINN CREEK NAVIGATION CHANNEL PROJECT
HARNETTTOWNSHIP, NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
BOYCE QUINN, INC.
L PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Coastal Management with a decision -making tool to
determine if the excavation of a navigation channel, proposed for Mr. William Henderson,
president of Boyce Quinn, Inc., near Shinn Creek and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in New
Hanover County, is of such an impact on the environment as to require the preparation of an
environmental impact statement.
This document was prepared by Richard Civelli of Estuarine Resources, in accordance with
requirements specified in the North Carolina Administrative Code, Title I - Department of
Administration, Chapter 25 - North Carolina Environmental Policy Act, Section 0.500 -
Environmental Assessment. Any questions or comments regarding this EA should be sent to
Richard Civelli, Estuarine Resources, P.O. Box 199, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Telephone
contact is [phone]. The Internet e-mail address : [e-mail]..
IL INTRODUCTION
The subject site is located off of Shinnwood Road (SR 1513) in Harnett township, North
Carolina. It has been determined that this proposed development will require a Coastal Area
Management Act Major Development Permit and is subject to the environmental review
procedures of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (G.S.113A-1 et.seq.). In this
particular case, the applicant's proposal involves the excavation of state-owned submerged lands
for the purpose of providing a navigation channel for the associated residential subdivision.
III. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
This area is currently subdivided into 42 lots and has an area of 27.26 acres, excluding areas
retained by the developer. It abuts a residential development called Turtle Hall Harbor to the
north, Shinnwood Road and Shinnwood Estates to the south, Greenville Sound to the east, and
two individual residential lots to the west.(see figure 2 for details).
A topographic map prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1970, of the Wrightsville Beach
7.5 Minute Quadrangle, North Carolina and a topographic survey completed by Sherwin D. Cribb

(N.C. registered land surveyor no L-1099) was examined and interpreted for the following
information.
The property has an average surface elevation of 15' (based on the National Geodetic Vertical
Datum of 1929). The overall topography of the site can be described as flat. This subdivision has
an average elevation of 25' at the western side and gradually sloping off to approximately 5'
towards the east . The seasonal groundwater table is at an approximate depth of more than 6'
below the surface, depending on elevation and proximity to the marsh.
According to the New Hanover County Soil Survey, published by the USDA/SCS, soils in the
proposed project area primarily consist of Lynn Haven fine sand, Kureb sand, Baymeade fine
sand, Wakulla sand, and Tidal Marsh Soils (see figure 8 for soil descriptions).
The vegetation in the upland project area is characterized by native flora, including turkey oak,
sand post oak, sweetbay, water oak, winterberry, gallberry, scattered longleaf pine, a few black
jack oaks, dogwoods, hickory, hollies, and scattered dwarf myrtle and huckleberry. The
perimeter is bordered by coastal wetlands, which include the following plant species: smooth
cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora), saltmeadow cordgrass (Spartina patens), sea oxeye (Bo"Ichia
fnitescens), sea lavender (Limonium carolinianum), black needle rush (Juncus roemerianus),
spikegrass (Distichlis spicata), Glass wort (Salicornia sp.), and marsh elder (Iva frutescens).
The proposed project site abuts the Greenville Sound. At this location waters are affected by
Masonboro Inlet approximately .8 miles to the east. Based on surface contours, site surface
drainage flow is east toward the marshes of the AIW W.
In accordance with 15A, North Carolina Administrative Code 2B.0311, the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has classified the water quality of different surface waters
within the state. The North Carolina water quality classification assigned to the project area
referred to by this environmental assessment is SA (Tidal Salt waters). This classification is
based upon the existing or contemplated best usage of the particular water body, as determined
through scientific studies and evaluations. SA waters are suitable for aquatic life propagation and
survival, fishing, wildlife, and primary recreation. These waters located in the project area have
been closed to harvesting by the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries since November 3, 1992
(Dave Clawson, Shellfish Sanitation, Morehead City office, NC) (see figure 16).
There is an existing boat ramp and 600' long channel that was originally permitted under state
permit #72-82T. This channel is approximately 6' deep NEW and approximately 40' wide. It
terminates at a point that lends only limited high tide access to an existing and connecting channel
which leads directly to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (see figure 2).

IV. NEED AND PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
This proposed project will help fill a much -sought-after real estate and recreational need in New
Hanover County. A 1995 population census showed New Hanover County having a 5-year
growth rate of 16 percent, with the population growing from 120,284 in 1990 to 139,815 in 1995.
There is a demand for additional pleasure boat access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and
its connecting waters, as evidenced by crowded marinas and public access ramps throughout the
boating season. According to the article titled `Boaters Pressed by Delay on Ramp," published by
the Wilmington Morning Star on January 11, 1997 the N.C. Wildlife boat access ramp in
Wrightsville Beach experiences the most use over any other access ramp in Southeastern North
Carolina. This fording was confirmed by a helpful representative from the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission, Division of Boating and Inland Fisheries. This navigation channel would
offer convenient, attractive and safe boating access for investments in pleasure crafts for residents
of the Shinn Creek Estates.
V. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
A. No -Build
This alternative would eliminate impacts to the existing environment, but at the same time deny
the applicant the right to fully utilize his property.
B. Highground Development without Dredging the Connecting Channel
This subdivision is currently in the process of being built -out. Highground lots are selling at a
rapid rate, with several homes already occupied. With the existing boat ramp and dredged
channel, a resident has access to the waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway only at and near
high tide. With this scenario in place there will be negative impacts to the undredged portion of
this channel from mariners who utilize this access when the tide is too low for undisturbed
propeller clearance.
Impacts from this alternative will include increased localized turbidity and eventual degradation of
this Primary Nursery Area. On return trips and instances of dead low tides, mariners will be
forced to anchor their vessels where the channel is too shallow to navigate. They will then have
to walk through both low and high marsh areas to reach the mainland and return to their houses,
thereby causing negative impacts to coastal wetland vegetation.
C. Marina Basin and Access Channel for 42 Slips
This alternative would have similarities to a project permitted under state permit #102-77 and
modified under state permit # 210-85 for the neighboring Turtle Harbor Association. This

alternative would consist of a basin approximately 310' long and 150' wide, and an access channel
approximately 1,100 feet long and 30 feet wide. There would be 42 boat slips arranged along
finger piers and floating docks within the proposed basin. Because of the existing closed -to -shell
fishing designation, an addition closure would not be warranted. This project would bestow all
residents of Shinn Creek Estates water access and a deeded boat slip, and would encourage the
investment in a substantial vessel. A considerable increase on the taxable value of the marina and
vessels would provide monetary benefits to New Hanover County.
This project would constitute significant impacts to the environment and would therefore not be
consistent with the Local Land Use Plan and both State and Federal standards and guidelines.
D. Preferred Alternative
Highground subdivision lots are currently being sold. Individual house construction has
commenced and all applicable building permits have been obtained from involved agencies,
including New Hanover County. These are the sole responsibility of the individual lot owner.
The developed area will consist of 42 lots ranging from .46 acres to .86 acres. The plans show
one access road with 5 associated courts, which is the responsibility of the developer.
The applicant's proposed project was designed to take advantage of the existing man-made and
natural connecting channel to yield the fewest impacts on the environment. It will consist of
connecting two previously excavated channels to provide safe diurnal navigation from the existing
community boat ramp to the connecting waters of the AIW W. This first section of the previously
excavated channel that leads from the boat ramp is approximately 600' long by +-40' wide with an
average depth of 6' MLW(see figure 4). The other existing dredged channel is +-900' long by +-
40' wide (see figure 6). Both existing canals require maintenance excavation and are being
incorporated into this project.
The public trust waters that will be affected by this project will have to be dredged in order to
assure mariners access during low tides. The proposed connecting section is 350' long by 30'
wide, with existing depths ranging from +.5' to -1.5' MLW (see figure 5). The applicant proposes
a final project depth of 6' MLW. Total dredging will consist of the removal of approximately
4,000 cubic yards of material. The type of material to be excavated consists of 95% sand and 5%
mud.
All spoil material will be confined landward of regularly and irregularly flooded coastal wetlands
and stabilized to prevent entry of sediments into the adjacent surrounding area. The applicant
holds title to this adjacent upland disposal area. This area is located on site and will be 150' to
200' X +-480'. All excavated material will be pumped to an earthen diked basin that will be
completely surrounded by silt fencing. Effluent will be piped to, at, or beyond the mean low water
level to prevent gully erosion and unnecessary siltation. A hydraulic dredge, excavator and a
backhoe will be used in this process. Wetlands will not have to be crossed in the transportation of
this equipment to the project site. This area will then be broken up and sold as individual lots

once the dredging has been completed (see figure 15). The applicant has been granted permission
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to utilize their spoil site that lies 2,800' away across the
AIWW for future maintenance dredging (see figure 17).
The applicant also proposes a simple community access pier (6' x 20) constructed in an L
configuration and floating dock (6' X 36) to be used as a temporary docking facility while the
user's vehicle and trailer are being returned to the associated home within Shinn Creek Estates
(see figure 9). This pier and floating dock will provide for the safe loading and unloading of
passengers and equipment.
VL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
A. Changes in Land Use
The land upon which this project is proposed is currently classified as Conservation. One portion
is zoned Residential-15, and the remaining is zoned Residential-20.
The subject site is located along Shinnwood Road (NCSR 1513), which has a speed limit of 35
MPH. In order to minimize traffic impacts to this road, lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 41, 42 will not be
allowed direct vehicular access. These lots will be accessible only by the interior road.
There will be no vehicular and/or trailer parking allowed at the boat ramp. Once users have put
their boats in the water, they must tie up at the provided floating dock and return their equipment
back to their residences and walk or bike to their boats.
The Wilmington /New Hanover County 1993 Land Use Plan has several policies and
implementation measures related to this project:
It is the policy of New Hanover County's Land Use Plan (section 1.2(6)) to support the
development of marinas as a means of providing public access, to the extent that their
development shall not adversely impact estuarine or public trust waters.
It is the policy of New Hanover County's Land Use Plan (section 1.2(1)) that Estuarine waters,
Estuarine shorelines and public trust areas shall be prohibited from use by development activity
which would result in significant adverse impact to the natural function of these areas.
It is the policy of New Hanover County's Land Use Plan (section 1.1(8)) that the city and county
shall seek to preserve and restore shellfishing in all SA waters and to bring all coastal waters
designated or formerly designated SA to the highest quality possible.
It is the policy of New Hanover County's Land Use Plan (section 1.2(8)) that the city and county
shall take all necessary action to prevent further deterioration of Estuarine water quality and loss

of public trust use in the creeks and sounds, and to bring all coastal waters up to the highest
quality possible.
It is the policy of New Hanover County's Land Use Plan (section 1.2(9)) that the city and county
shall allow the uses of Estuarine and public trust waters that provide benefits to the public and
which satisfy riparian access needs of private property owners.
It is the policy of New Hanover County's Land Use Plan (section 1.2(10)) that the city and
county shall support strict enforcement of state regulations for dredging in primary nursery areas.
It is the policy of New Hanover County's Land Use Plan (section1.2(12) that, recognizing that
adequate, properly sited boat access facilities are essential to the preservation of both the
economy and the environment, it shall be the policy of the city and county to provide additional
boat access facilities.
This Environmental Assessment will address the above -mentioned policies in sufficient detail to
show that the applicant's proposed project is consistent with the 1993 Land Use Plan. As stated in
this document, many socio-economic, recreational, water quality, recreational and scenic benefits
will result from this proposed project.
B. Wetlands
As stated above, the project site is bordered by coastal wetlands. The pier will shade +-76
square feet of coastal wetland plant species. In order to minimize these negative effects of
shading on coastal wetland species, the pier will be placed at least 4' above ground elevation and
will be required to be less then 6' wide.
As a subdivision requirement imposed by New Hanover County, a Conservation Overlay District
of a 75' undisturbed building envelope buffer from the edge of coastal wetlands must be
maintained by any structure in this residential development. Per this requirement, all houses will
be located in uplands, thereby having insignificant negative impacts to coastal wetlands. This
condition will be enforced by a local Permitting Officer in New Hanover County. There are 4 lots
within the confines of this subdivision that contain "404" wetlands as regulated by the U.S. Army
Corp of Engineers. It can be predicted, because these wetlands fall within the necessary buildable
envelope of these lots, that individual nationwide #26 permits will be sought for the fill of these
lots. This will be the responsibility of the prospective land owner but can be foreseen at this time.
There is the necessity of a narrow fringe of 230 square feet (.0052 acres) of regularly flooded
Spartina alternifolora to be excavated in order to ensure safe two-way navigation. This 30'
channel has been kept to a minimum, and no reasonable alternative exists to avoid the wetland
loss. It is anticipated that some additional Spartina alternii fora will be lost due to the sloughing
of the channel sides once dredging has been completed.

I
Executive Order 11900 requires actions be taken to minimize the destruction, loss, or degradation
of wetlands, and to preserve and enhance the natural and beneficial values of wetlands. Under
this order, if there is no practicable alternative to construction in wetlands and all practical
measures to minimize harm have been provided, compensation of wetland impacts is required.
The applicant will provide wetland mitigation in accordance with the "Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the
Army concerning the Determination of Mitigation Under the Clean Water Act Section 404(b) (1)
guidelines." This MOA requires the applicant to follow a sequencing process for mitigation
which includes, in order: (1) avoidance of impacts, (2) minimization of impacts, and finally (3)
compensation for unavoidable impacts.
The applicant proposes compensatory mitigation to offset unavoidable impacted wetland
functions and values as a result of this proposed dredging. This will be accomplished by the
enhancement of 1,100 square feet of intertidal zone by the planting of SpwVna altemiflora
rhizomes on 1 meter centers within the project area that will provide similar functions and values.
These include but are not limited to water quality, food reduction, biodiversity, wildlife habitat,
and aesthetics. This project will also provide scientific and educational opportunities and will be
coordinated by Dr. Lynn Leonard and monitored by graduate students of the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington, Department of Earth Sciences. This funded, hands-on wetland planting
will be an unparelled learning experience which many students will appreciate. Details of the
proposed procedures for site preparation, planting schedule, monitoring, and follow-up evaluation
will be provided.
C. Prime or Unique Agricultural Lands
Due to the existing soils, there are no prime or unique agricultural lands within the boundaries of
the project area.
D. Public Lands
As stated above, it is the policy of New Hanover County to allow uses of Estuarine and Public
Trust waters that provide benefits to the public and which satisfy riparian access needs of private
property owners.
There will be no impact to any geodetic survey markers or public lands located above mean high
water as a result of this project.
The dock structures that will comprise this community boat ramp will incorporate approximately
300 square feet of Public Trust water. The proposed dimensions fall within the standards that are
allowable under rules set forth by the Coastal Resources Commission. This dock structure falls
well within the applicant's riparian corridor; however, the proposed dredging does cross several
riparian property lines.
This proposed navigation channel is not located near any shellfish leases.

E. Scenic and Recreational Areas
The proposed project will greatly improve the scenic and recreational use of the area. This area is
currently being developed, and the boat ramp which is the focal point of this subdivision has been
previously installed and refurbished under State permit #72-82T. This navigation channel will
enable residents to launch and return on all tide cycles and enjoy the aesthetic beauty of the marsh
and its indigenous wildlife.
The proposed navigation channel will have no adverse effect but will enhance the scenic and
recreational usage of Public Trust waters and the adjoining waters in the area.
F. Areas of Archeological or Historical Value
This area is not located in a National Registered Historic District, nor does it involve a National
Register listed or eligible property. According to the 1984 report "Conservation Resources in
New Hanover County," by the New Hanover County Planning Department, no significant
archeological sites exist within this project area. The entire subdivision was reviewed by the
Technical Review Committee of the New Hanover County Planning Board for any significant
archeological sites. None were found.
G. Air Quality
This project is located within the jurisdiction of the Wilmington Regional Office of the North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The ambient air quality for New
Hanover County has been determined to be in compliance with National Ambient Air Quality
Standards. Only insignificant short-term construction -related impacts are expected from the
proposed marina construction.
H. Ground Water Quality
There will be insignificant impacts to the groundwater from this dredging and subdivision
development project. Only three individual lots fall within a CAMA Area of Environmental
Concern. Development of these lots will be regulated under CAMA Minor permits and will be
reviewed and granted by a Licenced Permitting Officer of New Hanover County. Because of New
Hanover County's Conservation Overlay District Ordinance, total impervious surface coverage
will be kept to 0% of the area within 75' of mean high water of these individual lots. The only
allowable intrusion into this COD will be the maximum of 6' of drip through constructed deck.

L Water Quality
As stated above, the waters of this project area are classified as SA waters. The mean tidal range
in the area is approximately 3.8'. The channel is proposed to be dredged to a depth of -6MLW.
This will require excavation of approximaitly 1,350 square feet of intertidal habitat. The existing
channel abutting the boat ramp has a depth of -5' to- 6' MLW, hence necessitating the proposed
dredging depth to -6' MLW. This design will promote flushing and ensure that this connecting
section will not exceed the depth of the connecting channel. During the dredging process, there
will be an increase in the turbidity of surface waters. This effect will be short-term and thereby
will constitute an insignificant impact to the environment. This design should create increased
flushing characteristics of the connecting backwater system by tide- and wind -generated water
circulation to yield improvements in localized water quality.
A study of New Hanover County Tidal Creeks was conducted from 1993-1997 and was funded
by New Hanover County, the Northeast New Hanover Conservancy, and the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington. This study is entitled "A Four -Year Environmental Analysis of New
Hanover County Tidal Creeks" and is the Center for Marine Science Research Report No. 98-01.
Futch Creek was targeted for a more intense investigation and mitigation effort in order to
improve its water quality. Due to maintenance dredging and boat traffic on the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway, the mouth of this creek had experienced shoaling. When the study began
in 1992 this creek was closed to shellfishing (NHNCPD 1993). Sections of the creek's mouth
were dredged in April 1995 and April and May 1996. Data collected and analyzed before and
after project completion demonstrated significant improvements in flushing and a consequent drop
in fecal coliform levels ranging from 36% to 60% in the various stations (See figure 18). Although
the solution to pollution is not dilution, this dredging project and its effects of greater water
exchange in Futch Creek led the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries to reopen the lower
half of Futch Creek to shellfishing in May 1996. In this study, it was also suggested that this
dredging project prevented further water quality deterioration in Futch Creek (there was a
significant decrease in nitrate at several stations following dredging project).
This Environmental Assessment is referencing the results and documented scientific conclusions
of this above -mentioned study. The Shinn Creek dredging project, although smaller in scope, was
designed with similar principles in hopes of not only providing navigational access but also
improving the water quality of Shinn Creek.
This boat access ramp will have a locked head policy and will be enforced by the restrictive
covenants and by-laws of the homeowners association. One 'No _Sewage Discharge" sign will be
posted near the ramp. Finally, an additional controlling factor is imposed by the size of the boats
that are likely to be used at this small access ramp facility, which limits the size of the boats to
those that are unlikely to be equipped with heads. Fueling services will not be available;
therefore, the possibility of surface water contamination from fueling spillage and overflow will
not be a factor.

The water quality classification is SA across the AIWW where the applicant has been granted
permission from the Corps of Engineers to use their spoil area for future maintenance dredging.
Utilizing this area by bringing in material also dredged in SA waters will not pose a problem in
terms of degrading water quality. The project area does have a closed designation and would
therefore warrant a temporary closure of waters adjacent to this spoil island.
The upland development facet of this project has received a stormwater certification from the
Division of Environmental Management (Permit SW8960601).
I Noise Levels
During construction and dredging, a temporary increase in ambient noise levels can be expected.
This increase will be from machinery that is typically used for similar dredging and construction
projects. The highest noise levels are expected during certain brief stages. Once construction is
finished, noise levels from the occupancy of the subdivision and the additional boat traffic utilizing
this navigation channel will not exceed levels common to the area.
K. Water Supplies
The planned development will utilize the community water system provided by Cape Fear Utilities
Inc. This utility system has the capacity to meet the needs of this proposed project and should not
cause a strain on the current system.
L. Shellfish/fish and Their Habitats
Some of the more abundant species of fish that inhabit the AIW W in this location include the
flounder, croaker, pinfish, spot, menhaden, mullet, lizardfish, dogfish, sheepshead, red drum,
bluefish and needlefish. Crustaceans that can be found include the blue crab, stone crab and
penaeid shrimp.
This proposed project area is not open for shellfishing. Utilizing criteria set forth by the NC
Division of Marine Fisheries, a shellfish resource of both clams and oysters exists in the
undredged project area. The bottom area that is proposed to be excavated contains submerged
aquatic vegetation and is classified as a Primary Nursery Area. PNAs are classified by the
Division of Marine Fisheries to have the physical and chemical characteristics of a highly
productive area in terms of post -larval growth for many kinds of fish and crustaceans.
The applicant proposes to relay shellfish resources to an area approved by the Division of Marine
Fisheries under coordination with the Shellfish Sanitation Branch of the DENR Division of Health
Services. Helpful representatives from the Shellfish Sanitation Branch have expressed that the
chances of this project area reopening to harvesting under current conditions are extremely slim.
With this continuing closure in mind, the relocation of shellfishing resources to a harvestable area
will provide benefits to the public.
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The proposed dredging should have little impact to nekton species within the area. Noise created
by the hydraulic cutter head should help keep juveniles and adult species out of harm's way.
Larval animals, if present, will be impacted by this process but are considered to be an
insignificant loss. The benthic community will also experience mortalities. Deprivation to the
previously undredged primary nursery area will constitute the most significant loss of all discussed
in this document. After project completion, it is anticipated that the habitat will recover its
benthic populations with varying degrees of success over time and retain the ability to support
aquatic life now common to the area. Dredging will not be preformed during April 1 to
September 30, thus avoiding peak periods of biological activitywithin the system.
The floating dock portion of this project will create +- 216 square feet of artificial substrata
habitat. Subtidal organisms on floating docks live at the water's surface and in the sunlight
without being exposed to air at low tide, a situation that is not duplicated in any other major
habitat. With no tidal zonation, this less stressful environment often supports rich and diverse
communities within a floating dock complex.
M. Wildlife and Their Habitats
The following list includes threatened or endangered species for New Hanover County:
SPECIES STATUS
MAMMALS
Right whale (Eubaleana glaciates) Endangered
West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus) Endangered
Eastern cougar (Fells concolor) Endangered
REPTILES
American alligator (Alligator mississtppiensis) Threatened/SA*
Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) Threatened
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Threatened
Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys corcisces) Endangered
Kemp's Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempi) Endangered
FISH
Short -nosed sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) Endangered
BIRDS
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Endangered
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) Endangered
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Red -cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) Threatened
Piping plover (Charadrius melodus) Threatened
PLANTS
Seabeach amaranth (Amaranthzis pumilus) Threatened
Cooley's meadowru (Thalictrum cooleyi) Endangered
Rough -leaved loosestrife (Lysimachia asperulaefolia) Endangered
* The American alligator is listed as threatened due to its similarity of appearance with other rare
crocodilians and is listed for trade purposes. The species is no longer biologically endangered or
threatened and is not subject to Section 7 consultation.
There is a slim possibility the sturgeon may exist in the project area. Conversations with the head
Aquarist at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher concluded that it would not be likely for this species
to exist there. If by chance it does, it is not anticipated that this navigation channel dredging will
have a significant effect on this species. One or more species of the listed sea turtles and the West
Indian manatee could stray into the project area during limited times of the year. A similar
dredging project is located less than 400' north at Turtle Harbor. CAMA Major Permit #31-98
was recently issued on March 6, 1998 for the maintenance dredging of this basin and access
channel. Excavation was approved not to exceed -6' MLW and can be accomplished by
mechanical or hydraulic dredge in accordance with associated conditions . This project was
reviewed by USFWS and NMFS as part of the comprehensive CAMA Major Permit process.
This permit was issued without restrictions from those review agencies concerning threatened and
endangered species.
It is not anticipated that the proposed project will have an adverse effect on any federally
threatened or endangered species. The entire upland facet of this project was reviewed by the
Technical Review Committee of the New Hanover County Planning Board for any significant
conservation resources present in the area. The preliminary plan was approved pursuant to
Section 102-4 of the County Zoning Ordinance. No restrictions concerning threatened and
endangered species were indicated.
N. Introduction of Toxic Substances
There will be several toxic substances introduced to the project area. CCA- treated wood
contains chemicals to help preserve it from this harsh marine environment. There will be some
toxic substances associated with the operation of a vessel. All toxic substances are industry
standard and required for the protection and operation of the investments of individuals and
constitute insignificant impacts to the environment.
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O. Eutrophication of Receiving Waters
The DENR Division of Water Quality recognizes the potential adverse impact of using septic tank
systems in higher density areas (greater than 11,223 liters of water per hectare [ (1,200 gallons of
water per acre), or greater than three residential units per acre)] in coastal regions (Powell
Associates of NMB, Inc.,1993). Under the proposed project, wastewater from the residential
development will be treated by the municipal system of New Hanover County. This is a more
environmentally sound practice than the use of septic tanks in this proximity of an estuarine
shoreline. This facility has the capacity to provide sewer service for this entire project.
Wastewater from boats that contain porta-potties will be required to utilize their household
system or a sanitary pump station that is regulated by DEM's Water Quality Section. No nutrient
elevation is anticipated in association with this proposed project.
P. Socio-Economic Resources
The economy of New Hanover County consists primarily of retail and service businesses that
serve the needs of permanent residents, as well as the large influx of seasonal residents.
Trickle -down economics would dictate benefits in several facets of the local economy, as well as
providing income for area contractors and their employees.
The pre -development tax value of the existing property was assessed at $ 179,528, which
contributed $ 1,148.98 each year. After project completion, this residential development will
have an approximate value of $15,700,000 which would contribute $105,190 in tax -generated
revenues each year. This substantial increase of 9,155% in revenue will immensely benefit New
Hanover County.
VII. Mitigative Measures
The measures proposed to minimize or avoid significant adverse impacts of this project are briefly
summarized as follows:
• This project was designed to incorporate two previously dredged channels and the existing
connecting channel in order to minimize impacts to coastal wetlands and Primary Nursery Areas.
• In order to minimize the negative impacts of shading on coastal wetland species, the community
marina access piers will be placed at least 4' above ground elevation and will not exceed 6' in
width.
• The floating dock portion of this project will create +-216 square feet of artificial substrata
habitat.
• This dredging project will facilitate the flushing of the backwater connecting channels, thereby
having positive effects and improving water quality.
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• Dredging will not be performed during April 1 to September 30, thus avoiding peak periods of
biological activity within the system.
• Compliance with all relevant rules of the Coastal Resources Commission must be determined
prior to the issuance of the desired CAMA major permit.
• This project will be required to obtain all applicable permits and must comply with Local, State
and Federal rules, ordinances, and requirements.
VM. Findings
It is the conclusion of Estuarine Resources that the Shinn Creek Navigation Project will have
minimal adverse impacts to the resources of the area and that adequate protection measures have
been designed to ensure that no significant impacts occur. If this determination is confirmed by
the Division of Coastal Management, a Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be issued
prior to the beginning of the project.
IX. Notification/Review
This Environmental Assessment will be mailed to interested Federal, State and Local agencies.
The public notice function of the EA review is handled by inclusion into the state clearinghouse's
Environmental Bulletin, which is posted and updated daily on the Internet at
www.doa.state.nc.us/doa/clearing/clearing.htm. Agencies expected to provide comments on this
document are as follows:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
N.C. Division of Coastal Management
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
N.C. Division of Environmental Management
N.C. Division of Archives and History
N.C. Division of Environmental Health
N.C. Division of Highways
N.C. Division of Water Resources
N.C. Division of Water Planning
N.C. Division of Water Quality
N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation
N.C. Division of Soil and Water
N.C. Division of Land Resources
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
N.C. Division of Community Assistance
N.C. Division of Air Quality
N.C. Division of Forest Resources
State Property Office
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Riparian landowners will receive a copy of the associated CAMA Major Development Permit
application. Copies will be sent and documented by return receipt certified mail. They will then
have 30 days in which to submit written comments to the Division of Coastal Management. DCM
will issue a notice of the Major Permit application in the Wilmington Morning Star as part of the
public review process. NCGS 113A-119(b) requires that notice of an application be posted at the
location of the proposed development. A "Notice of Permit Filing" postcard will be posted on
site in a conspicuous location.
X. Sources of Information
CAMA Major Permit #31-98, Issued to Turtle Harbor Association, Inc.
DEHNR, Classifications and Water Quality Standards Assigned to the Waters of the Cape Fear
River Basin
DEHNR, Division of Coastal Management, Environmental Assessment, Goat Island
Endangered and Threatened Species Information, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National
Marine Fisheries Service, reference and telephone communication
New Hanover County/Wilmington Land Use Plan 1993 Update
New Hanover County Tax Appraisal Office, personal communication
New Hanover County Planning Department, personal communication with Walter Avery, Senior
Planner
North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15 A, DEHNR, Chapter 7, Coastal Management
North Carolina Office of State Planning, on-line address - http://www.state.nc.us/ospl/
Personal conversation, Mr. William Henderson, Boyce Quinn Inc.
Personal conversation, Dr. Lynn A. Leonard, Assistant Professor of Geology, Department of
Earth Sciences, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Personal conversation, Jason Rogers, Environmental Technician, Shellfish Sanitation, DENR
Personal conversation, Joe Spitzer, Aquarist, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
USDA, Soil Conservation Service, Soil Survey of New Hanover County, North Carolina
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NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
6. Murville-Seagate-Leon association
Very poorly drained to somewhat poorly drained soils
that have a fine sand and sand surface layer and a fine
sand, sand, sandy loam, and clay loam subsoil; on
uplands and stream terraces
This association consists of nearly level soils in flat or
slightly depressional areas on rims of depressions and on
broad smooth flats.
This association occupies 46 percent of the county. It is
26 percent Murville soils, 13 percent Seagate soils, and 13
percent Leon soils. Soils of minor extent make up 48 per-
cent of this association and are chiefly Kureb, Lynn
Haven, Onslow, Pamlico, Rimini, and Wakulla soils. Also,
in areas adjacent to the towns, Urban land has been
mapped with Baymeade, Kureb, Leon, and Seagate soils.
The nearly level Murville soils are very poorly drained.
The surface layer and subsoil are black fine sand. The un-
derlying layer is pale brown. It is fine sand in the upper
part, sandy clay loam and sandy loam in the middle part,
and fine sand in the lower part.
The nearly level Seagate soils are somewhat poorly
drained. The surface layer is dark gray fine sand. The
subsurface layer is light gray fine sand. The underlying
layer is fine sand that is dark brown in the upper part,
brown in the middle part, and light gray in the lower
part. The subsoil is mottled brownish yellow sandy loam
in the upper part and light gray clay loam in the lower
part.
The nearly level Leon soils are poorly drained. The sur-
face layer is very dark gray sand. The subsurface layer is
light gray sand. The subsoil is dark reddish brown sand.
The underlying material is light gray sand.
The major soils in this association are forested or are
used as residential and industrial sites.
A seasonal high water table and leaching of plant
nutrients are the main limitations in the use and manage-
ment of the major soils in this association.
Soil Maps for Detailed Planning
The kinds of soil (mapping units) shown on the detailed
soil maps at the back of this publication are described in
this section. These descriptions together with the soil
maps can be useful in determining the potential of soil
and in managing it for food and fiber production, in
planning land use and developing soil resources, and in
enhancing, protecting, and preserving the environment.
More detailed information for each soil is given in the
section "Planning the Use and Management of th Soils."
Preceding the name of each mapping unit is th bol
that identifies the unit on the detailed soil map.
mapping unit description includes general facts about
soil and a brief description of the soil profile. The poten-
tial of the soil for various major land uses is estimated.
The principal hazards and limitations are indicated, and
the management concerns and practices for the major
uses are discussed.
A mapping unit represents an area on the landscape
and consists of a dominant soil or soils for which the unit
is named. Most mapping units have one dominant soil, but
some have two or more dominant soils. A mapping unit
commonly includes small, scattered areas of other soils.
The properties of some included soils can differ substan-
tially from those of the dominant soil or soils and thus
greatly influence the use of the dominant soil. How the
included soils may affect the use and management of the
mapping unit is discussed.
In most areas surveyed there is land that has little or
no identifiable soil and supports no vegetation. This land,
called miscellaneous areas, is delineated on the map and
given a descriptive name. Urban land is an example.
Areas too small to be delineated are identified by special
symbols on the soil maps.
The acreage and proportionate extent of each mapping
unit are given in table 4, and additional information on
each unit is given in interpretive tables in other sections
(see "Summary of Tables"). Many of the terms used in
describing soils are defined in the Glossary.
Soil Descriptions and Potentials
Ba—Bayboro loam. This nearly level, very poorly
drained soil is on broad, smooth flats and in slight depres-
sions on the uplands. The areas are small in size and ir-
regular in shape. Most of the acreage is forested, and only
a small acreage is used as residential areas. The dominant
vegetation in the wooded areas consists of loblolly pine,
pond pine, sweetgum, tupelo -gum, sweetbay, water oak,
wax -myrtle, gallberry, greenbrier, and switchcane.
Typically, the surface layer is black loam 16 inches
thick. The subsoil is about 56 inches thick. The upper part
is very dark gray sandy clay loam, and the lower part is
mottled gray clay loam.
Included with this soil in mapping are soils that are un-
derlain by clay at a depth of 4 to 6 feet.
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is
medium. Permeability is slow, available water capacity is
high, and shrink -swell potential is moderate. Reaction is
strongly acid or very strongly acid throughout, unless the
soil is limed. The seasonal high water table is at or near
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lie—Baymeade fine sand, 1 to 6 percent slopes. This
well drained soil is on flats and low ridges that are on the
uplands and in small areas that are along drainageways
but are not subject to flooding. The areas are irregular in
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dustrial sites, and the rest is forested. The dominant
vegetation is longleaf pine, turkey oak, bluejack oak, post
oak, dwarf waxmyrtle, dwarf huckleberry, and pineland
three -awn. This vegetation increases in density on the
lower slopes along with additional species, such as
hickory, American holly, red oak, black oak, and bracken.
Typically, the surface layer is dark gray fine sand 3
inches thick. The subsurface layer is fine sand 33 inches
thick. It is light gray in the upper part and very pale
brown in the lower part. The subsoil is 22 inches thick. It
is strong brown fine sandy loam in the upper part and
strong brown loamy fine sand in the lower part. The un-
derlying layer, to a depth of 78 inches, is mottled white
and very pale brown fine sand in the upper part and very
pale brown fine sand and loamy fine sand in the lower
part.
Included with this soil in mapping are a few small areas
of Norfolk, Kenansville, Seagate, and Wakulla soils.
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is moderately rapid, available water
capacity is very low, and shrink -swell potential is low.
Reaction is strongly acid to slightly acid throughout, un-
less the soil is limed. The seasonal high water table is at a
depth of more than 4 feet.
Very low available water capacity, moderately rapid
permeability, leaching of plant nutrients, droughtiness,
and soil blowing are the main limitations in the use and
management of this soil. If supplemental irrigation is not
used, available moisture capacity in this soil is generally
inadequate for the establishment and maintenance of
most lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees. Soil conditioners
may also be needed. Capability subclass IIIs; woodland
group 3s.
Bh—Baymeade-Urban land complex, 1 to 6 percent
slopes. This mapping unit is on the flats and low ridges of
the upland and in small areas that are along the
drainageways but are not subject to flooding. It consists
of Baymeade soils and, Urban land that are in areas so
small and so intermingled that is was not practical to map
them separately. About 35 to 45 percent of this mapping
unit is Baymeade soils, and 30 to 50 percent is Urban
land. The percentage of Urban land in the mapped areas
is greater near the towns.
Typically, the surface layer of a Baymeade soil is dark
gray fine sand 3 inches thick. The subsurface layer is fine
sand 33 inches thick. It is light gray in the upper part and
very pale brown in the lower part. The subsoil is 22
inches thick. It is strong brown fine sandy loam in the
upper part and strong brown loamy fine sand in the lower
part. The underlying layer, to a depth of 78 inches, is
mottled white and very pale brown fine sand in the upper
part and very pale brown fine sand and loamy fine sand
in the lower part.
The Urban land part of this unit consists of areas
where the original soils have been cut, filled, graded, or
paved so that most soil properties have been altered to
the extent that the soils cannot be identified. These areas
are used for shopping centers, factories, municipal
buildings, apartment complexes, or parking lots, or for
other purposes where buildings are closely spaced or the
soil is covered with pavement. Slope is generally modified
to fit the site needs, and it generally ranges from 0 to 6
percent. The extent of site modification varies greatly.
Many areas are relatively undisturbed, but other areas
have been cut and filled.
Included with these soils in mapping are small areas of
Kureb, .Leon, Seagate, Rimini, Lakeland, Murville, Lynn
Haven, and Torhunta soils.
The runoff of the Urban land is greater than that of
the Bavmeade soils because of the impervious cover, of
buildings, streets, and parking lots.
Very low available water capacity, moderately rapid
permeability, leaching of plant nutrients, droughtiness,
and soil blowing are the main limitations in the use and
management of these soils. If supplemental irrigation is
not used, available water capacity in this soil is generally
inadequate for the establishment and maintenance of
most lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees. Soil conditioners
may be needed. Capability subclass not assigned;
Baymeade part in woodland group 3s, Urban land part
not placed in a woodland group.
Bp —Borrow pits. Borrow pits consists of small areas
where the soil has been removed and is used as a fill
material around bridges, industrial sites, and other struc-
tures. Areas range in size from about 2 to 15 acres, but
most areas are less than 5 acres. Most areas have not
been reclaimed, and areas that are revegetated were done
so by volunteer stands of grasses and trees. Capability
subclass and woodland group not assigned.
Cr—Craven fine sandy loam, 1 to 4 percent slopes.
This moderately well drained soil is on broad, smooth
flats on the uplands and on short side slopes along
drainageways. Areas are small in size and irregular in
shape. Most of the acreage is used for residential or in-
dustrial sites. The rest is used for pasture or is forested.
The native vegetation is American holly, various oaks,
hickory, loblolly pine, sweetgum, sweetleaf, sweet pepper -
bush, waxmyrtle, and gallberry.
Typically, the surface layer is dark gray fine sandy
loam 8 inches thick. The subsoil is 48 inches thick. The
upper part is mottled yellowish brown clay loam, the mid-
dle part is mottled light brownish gray clay loam, and the
lower part is mottled light gray ,clay. The underlying
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main limitations in the use and management of this soil.
A seasonal high water table and flooding are the main
If drained, this soil is suited to most locally grown crops.
limitations in the use and management of these soils.
The main crops are corn, soybeans, tobacco, and peanuts.
These soils subside if drained and tilled. Capability sub -
Minimum tillage and crop residue management aid in
classes VIIw•, where undrained, and IVw, where drained;
maintaining organic -matter content. This soil has goad
woodland group Iw•.
tilth and can be worked over a wide range of moisture
Ke—Kenansville fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This
content, but tillage is delayed during wet seasons.
well drained soil is on broad smooth flats on the uplands.
Drainage is needed for most uses. Capability subclass
Areas are commonly large in size and irregular in shape.
IIIe; woodland group 3w.
Most of the acreage is cultivated. The rest is forested or
DO—Dorovan soils. These nearly level, very poorly
is used for residential or industrial sites. The native
drained soils are in bays and in long, broad areas of tidal
vegetation consists of longleaf and loblolly pines; white,
and stream flood plains. All of the acreage is used for
red, black, turkey, water, and bluejack oaks; hickory; dog -
woodland and as wildlife habitat. The native vegetation is
wood; holly; and sassafras.
red maple, willow, tupelo, cypress, sweetgum, ash, Amer-
Typically, the surface layer is gravish brown fine sand
ican cyrilla, and greenbrier.
3 inches thick. The subsurface laver is fine sand 30 inches
Typically the surface layer is black muck 4 inches thick.
thick. It is is pale brown in the upper part and mottled
The underlying layer, to a depth of 64 inches, is black or
very pale brown in the lower part. The subsoil is fine
very dark gray muck.
sandy loam 17 inches thick. It is strong brown in the
Included with these soils in mapping are small areas of
upper part and reddish yellow in the lower part. The un-
Johnston soils and Tidal marsh. A few small areas of soils
derlying layer, to a depth of 80 inches, is yellow loamy
that have thin, continuous mineral layers are also in-
fine sand.
Included with this soil in mapping are a few small areas
eluded.
The organic -matter content in the surface layer is very
of Norfolk and Lakeland soils. Some small areas of soils
high. Permeability is very slow, available water capacity
that are less acid throughout are also included.
is very high, and shrink -swell potential is low. Reaction is
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is moderately rapid, available water
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strongly acid or strop 1 acid throughout, unless the
capacity is low, and shrink-swellpotential is low. Reaction
soils are limed. The seasonal high water table is at
Is very strongly acid or strong]' acid throughout, unless
near the surface. These soils are frequently flooded for
this soil is limed. The seasonal high water table is at a
very long periods.
depth more than 0 feet.
Flooding and high organic -matter content are the main
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Leaching of plant nutrients, moderately rapid ped
limitations in the use and management of these soils. If
soil
blows droughtiness, low available water capacity, and soil
these soils are drained and tilled, the organic matter
blowing are the main limitations in the use and manage -
decomposes and the soil subsides. Capability subclass
meat of this soil. This soil is well suited to most locally
VIIIw; woodland group 4w.
grown crops. The main crops are corn, soybeans, peanuts,
JO—Johnston soils. These nearly level, very poorly
tobacco, and truck crops, such as squash, lettuce, cucum-
drained soils are on flood plains of the major streams,
bers, cabbage, snapbeans, and corn. Winter cover crops,
Areas are commonly long and narrow. Most of the acre-
minimum tillage, and crop residue management aid in
age is forested, and some small areas have been filled and
maintaining organic -matter content and conserving
used for industrial and residential sites. The native
moisture. Soil blowing is a concern in the management of
vegetation consists of pond pine, tupelo -gum, ash,
this soil. The blowing sand often causes damage to young
water oak, cypress, red maple, sweetgum, American
plants. This soil is droughty during periods of low rainfall.
cyrilla, waxmyrtle, and gallberry.
Some supplemental irrigation, soil conditioners, and fertil-
Typically, the surface layer is 42 inches t It Is
izers are needed for lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees.
black loam in the upper part and black sandy loam
Capability subclass IIs; woodland group 3s.
lower part. The underlying layer, to a depth of about -151W
Kr—Kureb sand, I to 8 percent slopes. This excessive -
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thick. The underlying laver, to a depth of 89 inches, is
brownish yellow sand in the upper part and pale brown
sand in the lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Lakeland, Baymeade, Rimini, and Leon soils. Some small
areas of soils that are generally at an elevation of less
than 25 feet are also included. These soils have mixed
mineralogy.
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is rapid, available water capacity is
very low, and shrink -swell potential is low. Reaction is
neutral to very strongly acid throughout, unless this soil
is limed. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of
more than 6 feet.
Very low available water capacity and rapid permeabili-
ty are the main limitations in the use and management of
this soil. This soil is very droughty. Irrigation, soil condi-
tioners, and fertilizer are needed if lawn grasses, shrubs,
and trees are to be established. Capability subclass VIIs;
woodland group 5s.
Ku—Kureb-Urban land complex, 1 to 8 percent
slopes. This mapping unit consists of areas of Kureb soils
and Urban land that are too small and too intermingled to
be mapped separately. About 30 to 40 percent of the acre-
age is Kureb soils, and about 30 to 35 percent is Urban
land. The percentage of Urban land in the mapped areas
is greatest near towns and around shopping centers.
Typically, the surface layer of a Kureb soil is dark gray
sand 3 inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray
sand 23 inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of
89 inches, is brownish yellow sand in the upper part and
pale brown sand in the lower part.
The urban land consists of areas where the original soil
has been cut, filled, graded, or paved so that most soil
properties have been altered to the extent that a soil se-
ries is not recognized. These areas are now used for
shopping centers, factories, municipal buildings, apart-
ment complexes, or parking lots, or for other purposes
where buildings are closely spaced or soil is covered with
pavement. Slope is generally modified to fit the site needs
and commonly ranges from 0 to 5 percent. The extent of
site modification varies greatly. Many areas are relatively
undisturbed, but in the process of smoothing, high areas
have been cut down and low areas have been filled.
Included in mapping are small areas of Lakeland,
Baymeade, Leon, and Rimini soils. A few small areas of
soils that have slopes greater than 8 percent are also in-
cluded.
Runoff from Urban land is greater than that from
Kureb soils, because of the impervious cover of buildings,
streets, and parking lots.
Very low available water capacity and rapid permeabili-
ty are the main limitations in the use and management of
this unit. It is very droughty. Irrigation, soil conditioners,
and fertilizer are needed if lawn grasses, shrubs, and
trees are established. Capability subclass not assigned;
Kureb part in woodland group 5s, Urban land part not
placed in a woodland group.
La —Lakeland sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes. This exces-
sively drained soil is on broad, long ridges on uplands.
Areas generally are large in size and irregular in shape.
Most of the acreage is forested. The rest is used for re-
sidential and industrial sites. The native vegetation on the
higher elevations is dominantly turkey oak, bluejack oak,
and sand post oak. Some scattered longleaf pine, dwarf
myrtle, and huckleberry trees are also in these areas.
Typically the surface layer is grayish brown sand 2
inches thick. The underlying laver, to a depth of 80
inches, is sand that is yellowish brown in the upper part
and brownish yellow in the lower part.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Kureb, Baymeade, and Wakulla soils.
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is very rapid, available water capacity
is low, and shrink -swell potential is very low. Reaction is
medium acid to very strongly acid throughout where this
soil is not limed. The seasonal high water table is at a
depth of more than 6 feet. .
Low available water capacity, leaching of plant
nutrients, and soil blowing are the main limitations in the
use and management of this soil. The soil is very
droughty. Irrigation, soil conditioners, and fertilizers are
needed if grasses, shrubbery, and trees are established.
Capability subclass IVs; woodland group 3s.
Le —Leon sand. This nearly level, poorly drained soil is
on rims of depressions, on smooth flats, and in indefinite
patterns on the uplands and stream terraces. Areas are
irregular in shape and are 5 to 250 acres in size. Most of
the acreage is forested. The rest is used for residential
and industrial sites. The native vegetation consists of lon-
gleaf pine, pond pine, sweetbay, water oak, winterberry,
gallberry, bracken, and, in the more nearly open areas, a
dense cover of pineland three -awn and creeping blueber-
ry.
Typically the surface layer is very dark gray sand 3
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray sand 13
inches thick. The subsoil is dark reddish brown sand 24
inches thick. The underlying layer, to a depth of 64
inches, is light gray sand.
The organic -matter content of the.surface layer is very
low. Permeability is rapid in the surface layer, moderate
to moderately rapid in the subsoil, and very rapid in the
underlying layer. Available water capacity is low, and
shrink -swell potential is very low. Reaction is strongly
acid throughout, where this soil has not been limed. The
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too small and too intermingled to be mapped sepa-
Wetness is the main limitation in the use and manage-
rately. About 35 to 45 percent of the mappi mt Is
ment of this soil. Most lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees are
Leon soils, and about 30 to 50 percent is Urb
easily established and maintained. Capability subclass
The percentage of Urban land is greater near to
IIw; woodland group 2w.
Typically, the surface layer of a Leon soil is very da
Ly—Lynn Haven fine sand. This nearly level, poorly
gray sand 3 inches thick. The subsurface layer is light
drained soil is in broad, almost level to flat or depres-
gray sand 13 inches thick. The subsoil is dark reddish
sional areas on uplands. Areas are irregular in shape and
brown sand 24 inches thick. The underlying layer, to a
small to large in size. Most of the acreage is forested. The
depth of 64 inches, is light gray sand.
rest is used for residential and industrial sites. The native
Urban land consists of areas where the original soil has
vegetation consists of longleaf pine, pond pine, red maple,
been cut, filled, graded, or paved so that most soil proper-
water oak, American cyrilla, greenbrier, fetterbush, and
ties have been altered to the extent that a soil series is
pineland three -awn.
not recognized. These areas are used for shopping cen-
Typically, the surface layer is black fine sand 1S inches
ters, factories, municipal buildings, apartment complexes,
thick. The subsurface layer is gray fine sand 6 inches
or parking lots, or for other purposes where buildings are
thick. The subsoil is 34 inches thick. It is sand that is
closely spaced or soil is covered with pavement. Slope is
black in the upper part, black and dark brown in the mid -
generally modified to fit the site needs. The extent of site
dle part and dark brown and brown in the lower part.
modification varies greatly. Many areas are relatively
The underlying layer, to a depth of 75 inches, is pale
undisturbed, while other areas have been cut or filled.
brown sand in the upper part and light brownish gray
Included in mapping are small areas of Seagate, On-
sandy loam and dark greenish gray sandy clay in the
slow, Rimini, Murville, Lynn Haven, Kureb, Lakeland, and
lower part.
Baymeade soils.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
The runoff of the Urban Land part of this mapping
Murville, Leon, and Torhunta soils.
unit is greater than that of the Leon soils because of the
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is low.
impervious cover of buildings, streets, and parking lots.
Permeability is rapid in the surface layer and moderate
A seasonal high water table and leaching of plant
and moderately rapid in the subsoil. Available water
nutrients are the main limitations in the use and manage-
capacity is low, and shrink -swell potential is very low.
ment of this complex. Most lawn grasses, shrubs, and
Reaction is strongly acid to extremely acid throughout
trees are easily established and maintained. Some soil
Where this soil has not been limed. Unless this soil is ar-
conditioners and liberal amounts of fertilizer may be
tificially drained, the seasonal high water table is at or
needed in most areas. Capability subclass not assigned;
near the surface during periods of heavy rainfall. This soil
Leon part in woodland group 4w, Urban land part not
is frequently flooded for brief periods.
placed in a woodland group.
A seasonal high water .table is the main limitation in
Ls —Lynchburg fine sandy loam. This nearly level,
the use and management of this soil. Most lawn grasses,
somewhat poorly drained soil is on broad, smooth flats on
shrubs, and trees are fairly easily established and main-
the uplands. Areas are small in size and irregular in
tained. Some shrubs and trees, such as camellias and dog -
shape. Most of the acreage is used for residential or in-
Mood, may be unsuited because of wetness. Capability
subclasses VIIw, where ponded, and IVw, where drained;
dustrial sites. The rest is mainly forested. The dominant
woodland group 3w.
native vegetation consists of longleaf pine, loblolly pine,
Mp—Mine Pits. Mine Pits consists of strip mines in
water oak, willow oak, red maple, waxmyrtle, short gall-
the northern part of the county where soil material has
berry, tall gallberry, and sweet pepperbush.
been removed to a depth of 10 to 30 feet and the underly-
Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown fine sandy
ing marl has been removed to a depth of 20 to 70 feet.
loam 6 inches thick. The subsoil, to a depth of 64 inches, is
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very pale brown sandy clay loam in the upper part. The
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medium, and shrink -swell potential is low. Reaction is
strongly acid or very strongly acid throughout if this soil
has not been limed. The seasonal high water table is 1.5
feet from the surface.
Mu—Murville fine sand. This nearly level, very poorly
drained soil is in flat or slightly depressional areas. Areas
are irregular in shape and range from small to very large.
Most of the acreage is forested. The rest is used for re-
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Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of brownish yellow sandy loam in the upper part and lig
Lakeland, Kureb, and Leon soils. Also included are small
gray clay loam in the lower part.
areas of soils that have slopes of more than 6 percent.
Urban land consists of areas where the original se
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is very have been cut, filled, graded, or paved so that most s<
low. Permeability is moderate, available water capacity is properties have been altered to the extent that a soil s
very low, and shrink -swell potential is low. Reaction is ries is not recognized. These areas are now used f.
strongly acid or very strongly acid throughout where this
shopping centers, factories, municipal buildings, apar
soil has been limed. The seasonal high water table is
ment complexes, or parking lots, or for other purpos(
below a depth of 6 feet.
where buildings are closely spaced or soil is covered wit
Droughtiness and leaching of plant nutrients are the
pavement. Slope is generally modified to fit the sk
main limitations in the use and management of this soil.
needs. The extent of site modification varies greatl-
Irrigation, sail conditioners, and fertilizer are needed to
Many areas are relatively undisturbed, other areas ha%
establish lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees. Capability sub-
been cut down, and still other areas have been filled.
class VIs; woodland group 5s.
Included in mapping are small areas of Leon, OnsloN
Se —Seagate fine sand. This nearly level, somewhat
Rimini, Torhunta, Murville, Lynn Haven, Kurei
poorly drained soil is on broad, smooth flats on uplands.
Baymeade, and Lakeland soils.
Areas are irregular in shape and are small to large in
Runoff is greater on Urban land than on the Seagat
size. Most of the acreage is used for residential and indus-
soils because of the impervious cover of buildings, street:
trial sites. The rest is wooded. The native vegetation con-
and parking lots.
sists of turkey oak, post oak, red oak, water oak, longleaf
A seasonal high water table is the main limitation i;
pine, loblolly pine, waxmyrtle, gallberry, and pineland
the use and management of this complex. Supplementa
three -awn.
irrigation and soil conditioners may be needed to establisi
Typically, the surface layer is dark gray fine sand 8
lawns, shrubs, and trees. Capability subclass not assigned
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light gray fine sand
Seagate part in woodland group 3w•, Urban land part no:
4 inches thick. Below this to a depth of 36 inches is fine
placed in a woodland group.
sand that is dark brown in the upper part, brown in the
St —Stallings fine sand. This nearly level to gentl%
middle part, and light gray in the lower part. The subsoil,
sloping, somewhat poorly drained soil is on broad smoott
to a depth of 66 inches, is mottled brownish yellow sandy
flats and on low ridges on the uplands. Areas are small in
loam in the upper part and light gray clay loam in the
size and irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is
lower part.
forested or is used for residential and industrial sites. The
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
native vegetation consists of longleaf pine, water oak, wil-
Onslow• and Leon soils and a few small areas of soils that
low oak, sweetgum, blackgum, red maple, waxmyrtle, and
are poorly drained.
gallberry.
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is low.
Typically, the surface layer is dark gray fine sand 8
Permeability is rapid to a depth of 36 inches and
inches thick. The subsurface laver is light yellowish
moderately slow below. Available water capacity is low,
brown fine sand 6 inches thick. The subsoil, to a depth of
and the shrink -swell potential is low. Reaction is medium
68 inches, is mottled light yellowish brown fine sandy
acid to very strongly acid throughout where this soil has
loam in the upper part. The middle part is mottled light
not been limed. The seasonal high water table is about 1.5
gray and light brownish gray fine sandy loam, and the
to 2.5 feet below the surface.
lower part is mottled pale yellow loamy fine sand and fine
A seasonal high water table is the main limitation in
sandy loam.
the use and management of this soil. Supplemental irriga-
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
tion and soil conditioners may be needed to establish
Leon, Lynn Haven, Seagate, and Rimini soils.
lawns, shrubs, and trees. Capability subclass IIIw;
Th :- low,
woodland group 3w.
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gray fine sand 8 inches [hick The subsurfa r is
during ong dry spe s. Capablllcy subodland
light gray fine sand 4 inches thick. Below this, to
group 2w.
of 36 inches, is fine sand that is dark brown in the up .
TM —Tidal Marsh. This land type is on the nearly level
part, brown in the middle part, and light gray in the
flats between the coastal dunes and the interior uplands
lower part. The subsoil, to a depth of 66 inches, is mottled
and along the Cape Fear River near Wilmington. Many

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13
areas are flooded daily by tides. Further inland the sea-
water is diluted with freshwater. Some areas are pro-
tected from the seawater by long expanses of sand dunes
that do not have inlets from the ocean. The water table is
at or above the surface most of the time. Most of the
acreage is used as natural habitat for shore and water
birds, and some areas are used for shellfish gardens.
Many areas are being dredged, filled, and converted to
summer cottage sites and recreational areas. The domi-
nant vegetation in areas that are flooded daily by salt-
water is smooth cordgrass. Further inland, in areas that
are flooded by seawater that has been diluted by fresh-
water, the vegetation is a mixture of smooth cordgrass
and black rush.
Typically, the surface laver is black clay loam about 18
inches thick. The underlying layer is very dark gray and
black silty clay loam to a depth of more than 60 inches.
Included with these soils in mapping are areas along
the Intracoastal Waterway that are sandy because of the
deep dredging.
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is high.
Reaction is neutral to mildly alkaline. In the areas flooded
by saltwater, sulfur content is 80 to 130 parts per million
and salt content is 1 or 2 percent. Capability subclass
VIIIw; woodland group not assigned.
To—Torhunta loamy fine sand. This nearly level, very
poorly drained soil is on broad smooth flats and in slight
depressions on the uplands. Areas are small to large in
size and irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is
forested. The rest is used for residential and industrial
sites. The native vegetation consists of loblolly pine, pond
pine, bay trees, red maple, water oak, gum', waxmyrtle,
and gallberry.
Typically, the surface layer is 20 inches thick. It is
black loamy fine sand in the upper part and very dark
gray loamy fine sand in the lower part. The subsoil is
mottled light gray fine sandy loam 26 inches thick. The
underlying layer, to a depth of 64 inches, is mottled light
gray fine sand.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Stallings, Murville, and Pantego soils.
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is
medium. Permeability is moderately rapid, available
water capacity is medium, and shrink -swell potential is
low. Reaction is extremely acid to strongly acid
throughout where this soil has not been limed. The
seasonal high water table is at or near the surface. This
soil is frequently flooded for long periods.
A seasonal high water table and flooding are the main
limitations in the use and management of this soil. Most
lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees are generally easily
established and maintained. Some shrubs and trees may
be unsuited to this soil because of wetness. Capability
subclasses Vw, where undrained, and IIIw, where
drained; woodland group 2w.
Ur —Urban land. Urban land consists of areas where
the original soil has been cut, filled, graded, or paved so
that most soil properties have been altered to the extent
that a soil series is not recognized. These areas are now
used for shopping centers, factories, municipal buildings,
apartment complexes, or parking lots, or for other pur-
poses where buildings are closely spaced or soil is covered
with pavement.
Included in mapping are a few small areas between
buildings where the soil has not been altered. Also in-
cluded are parks and other areas within the city of
Wilmington. Some of the areas between buildings are
used for small lawns, gardens, and shrubbery. Capability
subclass and woodland group not assigned.
Wa—Wakulla sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes. This
somewhat excessively drained soil is on broad smooth
flats on the uplands. Areas are small to large in size and
irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is forested. The
rest is used for residential and industrial sites. The native
vegetation on the higher elevations consists of longleaf
pine, loblolly pine, post oak, bluejack oak, turkey oak,
dwarf huckleberry, and myrtle. On the lower elevations,
the vegetation increases in density and includes hickory,
holly, water oak, blackjack oak, and a few dogwood trees.
Typically, the surface layer is grayish brown sand 2
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light yellowish
brown sand 28 inches thick. The subsoil is strong brown
loamy sand 18 inches thick. The underlying layer, to a
depth of 64 inches, is strong brown sand.
Included with this soil in mapping are a few small areas
of Kureb, Baymeade, Kenansville, Lakeland, and Rimini
soils.
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is very
low. Permeability is rapid, available water capacity is
very low, and shrink -swell potential is low. Reaction is
strongly acid or medium acid throughout where this soil
has not been limed. The seasonal high water table is
below a depth of 6 feet.
Droughtiness, slope, and rapid permeability are the
main limitations in the use and management of this soil.
Supplemental irrigation and fertilizers are generally
needed to establish and maintain lawn grasses, shrubs,
and trees. Capability subclass IIIs; woodland group 3s.
Wo—Woodington fine sandy loam. This nearly level,
poorly drained soil is on broad smooth flats on the
uplands. Areas are small in size and irregular in shape.
Most of the acreage is forested or is used for residential
and industrial sites. The native vegetation consists of
loblolly pine, longleaf pine, pond pine, sweetgum, water
oak, is,
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areas are flooded daily by tides. Further inland the sea-
that a soil series is not recognized. These areas are now
water is diluted with freshwater. Some areas are pro-
used for shopping *centers, factories, municipal buildings,
tected from the seawater by long expanses of sand dunes
apartment complexes, or parking lots, or for other pur-
that do not have inlets from the ocean. The water table is
poses where buildings are closely spaced or soil is covered
at or above the surface most of the time. Most of the
with pavement:
acreage is used as natural habitat for shore and water
Included in mapping are a few small areas between
birds, and some areas are used for shellfish gardens.
buildings where the soil has not been altered. Also in -
Many areas are being dredged, filled, and converted to
cluded are parks and other areas within the city of
summer cottage sites and recreational areas. domi-
Wilmington. Some of the. areas between buildings are
nant vegetation in areas that are flooded dail It-
used for small lawns, gardens, and shrubbery. Capability
water is smooth cordgrass. Further inland, in areas
subclass and woodland group not assigned.
are flooded by seawater that has been diluted by fres -
Wa—Wakulla sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes. This
Hater, the vegetation is a mixture of smooth cordgrass
somewhat excessively drained soil is on broad smooth
Ind black rush.
flats on the uplands. Areas are small to large in size and
Typically, the surface layer is black clay loam about 18
irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is forested. The
snches thick. The underlying layer is very dark gray and
rest is used for residential and industrial sites. The native
)lack silty clay loam to a depth of more than 60 inches.
vegetation on the higher elevations consists of longleaf
Included with these soils in mapping are areas along
pine, loblolly pine, post oak, bluejack oak, turkey oak,
the Intracoastal Waterway that are sandy because of the
dwarf huckleberry, and myrtle. On the lower elevations,
Jeep dredging.
the vegetation increases in density and includes hickory,
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is high.
holly, water oak, blackjack oak, and a few dogwood trees.
Reaction is neutral to mildly alkaline. In the areas flooded
Typically, the surface laver is grayish brown sand 2
by saltwater, sulfur content is 80 to 130 parts per million
inches thick. The subsurface layer is light yellowish
Ind salt content is 1 or 2 percent. Capability subclass
brown sand 28 inches thick. The subsoil is strong brown
JIIIw•; woodland group not assigned.
loamy sand 18 inches thick. The underlying layer, to a
To—Torhunta loamy fine sand. This nearly level, very
depth of 64 inches, is strong brown sand.
)oorly drained soil is on broad smooth flats and in slight
Included with this soil in mapping are a few small areas
lepressions on the uplands. Areas are small to large in
of Kureb, Baymeade, Kenansville, Lakeland, and Rimini
size and irregular in shape. Most of the acreage is
soils.
forested. The rest is used for residential and industrial
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is very
sites. The native vegetation consists of loblolly pine, pond
low. Permeability is rapid, available water capacity is
line, bay trees, red maple, water oak, gum; waxmyrtle,
very low, and shrink -swell potential is low. Reaction is
and gallberry.
strongly acid or medium acid throughout where this soil
Typically, the surface layer is 20 inches thick. It is
has not been limed. The seasonal high water table is
)lack loamy fine sand in the upper part and very dark
below a depth of 6 feet.
gray loamy fine sand in the lower part. The subsoil is
Droughtiness, slope, and rapid permeability are the
mottled light gray fine sandy loam 26 inches thick. The
main limitations in the use and management of this soil.
inderlying layer, to a depth of 64 inches, is mottled light
Supplemental irrigation and fertilizers are generally
Fay fine sand.
needed to establish and maintain lawn grasses, shrubs,
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
and trees. Capability subclass IIIs; woodland group 3s.
Stallings, Murville, and Pantego soils.
Wo—Woodington fine sandy loam. This nearly level,
The organic -matter content of the surface layer is
poorly drained soil is on broad smooth flats on the
-nedium. Permeability is moderately rapid, available
uplands. Areas are small in size and irregular in shape.
water capacity is medium, and shrink -swell potential is
Most of the acreage is forested or is used for residential
ow. Reaction is extremely acid to strongly acid
and industrial sites. The native vegetation consists of
hroughout where this soil has not been limed. The
loblolly pine, longleaf pine, pond pine, sweetgum, water
seasonal high water table is at or near the surface. This
oak, is,
soil is frequently flooded for long periods.
A seasonal high water table and flooding are the main
imitations in the use and management of this soil. Most
lawn grasses, shrubs, and trees are generally easily
!stablished and maintained. Some shrubs and trees may
ie unsuited to this soil because of wetness. Capability
oubclasses Vw, where undrained, and IIIw, where
drained; woodland group 2w.
Ur —Urban land. Urban land consists of areas where
;he original soil has been cut, filled, graded, or paved so
that most soil properties have been altered to the extent
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No person shall take or attempt to take any oysters or clams, or possess, sell, or offer for sale, any oysters
or clams taken from the following areas, at any times fSee back of sheet for continued description.S
I All those _waters in Middle Sound bounded on the southwest by a line beginning at Money Point
iJ at 340 121 0011 N - 770 491 241' W; thence to a point on the northeast shore of the ICWW at 340
121 00" N - 770 491 1811 W; thence following the shoreline in,a northeasterly direction to a
point at 340 121 2411 N - 770 491 o811 W; thence across the channel to a point at 340 12, 2811
N - 770 499 0510 W; thence following the shoreline in an easterly direction to a point at 341
221 3011 N - 770 481 4011 W; thence across the channel to a point at Borrow Pit at 340 121 2711
N - 7711 481 3611 W; thence southeasterly following the shoreline to a point at 3410 121 1211 N -
77° 481.2011 W; thence in a straight line across Banks Channel to a point at 340 121 0311-N -
77° 481 0811 W; thence following.the shoreline in a northeasterly direction to a point at 34°
131 2611 N - 770 471 2211 W; thence in a straight line to a point on the east shore of the ICWW
at. 340 131 5011 N - 770 471 5711 W; near ICWW Fl. Beacon J125; thence in a southwesterly {
direction along the shoreline to a point at 341 131 28f1 N - 77' 481 201, W; thence in a
straight line across the ICWW to a point on the northwest shore at 3410 131 30i1 N - 770 481
23t1 W; thence following the shoreline in a. southwesterly direction back to the point of

Home creek - All those waters in Howe Creek bounded by a line beginning at a point on the
mainland at 340 15' 07" N - 770 46' 53" W; thence in a southeasterly direction to a point on
_ the northwest side of the maintained channel of the Intracoastal Waterway at 340 15' 061' N -
77° 46' 52" W; thence in a straight line in a southwesterly direction to a point along the
ICWW channel at 340 14' 42" N - 770 47' 13" W; thence northwesterly to a point on the
mainland at 340 14' 49" N - 77° 47' 23" W; to include all of Howe Creek.
In all of
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shore of Page
Creek 340 16'
50" N -
770 464 43" W; thence 2240 M,
400 yards to a
point on
the west shore
of Page Creek
340 16'
40" N - 770 46' 53" W.
Shinn Point - All those waters within the docking facilities at Shinn Point and extending
beyond the dockage facilities 200 feet.
Turtle Harbour - All those waters within the marina at Turtle Harbour and extending beyond
the docking facilities 275 feet.
Harrelson's cakwinds Marina - All those waters within the creek at Harrelson's Oakwinds
Marina and extending beyond all docking facilities in the creek 400 feet.
Johnson Marina - All those waters within Johnson Marina and extending beyohd the dockage
facilities 275 feet.
Canady's Marina - All those waters within 200 feet of Canady's Marina.
Figure B Harbour - All those waters within 100 feet of the docking facilities at Figure 8
Harbour.
Figure a Island Marina - All those waters within Figure 8 Island Marina and extending beyond
the dockage facilities 325 feet.
Wrightsville Beach (Banks Channell Area - All those waters beginning'at a point on shore near
Masonboro Inlet at 340 11' 32" N - 7711 48' 33" W; thence off shore 250 feet in a
northwesterly direction; thence in a northeasterly direction parallel to the Banks channel
shoreline on Wrightsville Beach to the Wrightsville Beach closure Tine.

1YL.
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
Figure 1.2. Futch Creek sampling stations.
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Table 4.5. Average fecal coliform concentrations (CFU/100 mL) at Futch Creek
sampling sites before dredging (August 1994 - March 1995) vs concentrations after
dredging (May 1995 - March 1997). Months of active dredging (April 1995, April and
May 1996) are excluded.
Station
Before
After
% Reduction
FC-2
3
1
66%
FC-4
2
3
0%
FC-6
12
5
58%
FC-8
22
9
59%
FC-13
106
45
58%
FC-17
376
194
48%
FC-20
620
383
38%
FOY
47
19
60%
THE FIGURES PRESENTED ON THIS PAGE WERE TAKEN
DIRECTLY FROM CMSR REPORT NO.98-01
"A FOUR YEAR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY TIDAL CREEKS
1993-1997"
ESTUARINE RESOURCES
Environmental consulting
Wilmington, North Carolina
Futch Creek Sampling Stations I I
Average Fecal Coliform Concentrations
SHINN CRBOYCEE DREDING
PROJECT I FIGURE 181