EX15-20 DeGrande

May 7, 2020

Mr. Thomas DeGrande
352 Country Lane
Orange, CT 06477

RE: EXEMPTED PROJECT SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES WITHIN THE ESTUARINE
SHORELINE AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (15A NCAC 07K .0208).
PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS – 7 Hunter Heath Drive, North Topsail Beach

Dear Mr. DeGrande,

I have reviewed the information Mr. Michael Afify has submitted to our office concerning the
necessary filing of an application for a CAMA Minor Development Permit under the Coastal Area
Management Act and have determined that the activity you propose of a garage addition to your house is
exempt from needing a CAMA Minor Development Permit as long as it remains consistent with your
project drawing dated February 28, 2020, and it also meets the conditions specified below. If your plans
should change and your project will no longer meet these conditions, please contact me before proceeding.

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES WITHIN THE ESTAURINE SHORELINE AREA OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN EXEMPTED

1. All development shall be located at least 40 feet landward of the normal high water level from
waters classified as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW).
2. No ground disturbance or land disturbing activity shall occur within 40 feet of the normal high
water level of waters classified as ORW.
3. The development may not exceed a 25% built upon area within 575 feet of the normal high water
level of waters classified as ORW.
4. The development shall be consistent with all other applicable CAMA permit standards, North
Carolina Building Code standards, local ordinances and local land use plans in effect at the time
the exemption is granted.
5. This exemption does not allow for any fill or excavation within any wetlands or open water areas.
Any proposal to modify or alter the development plan as proposed will require additional
authorization from the Division of Coastal Management.

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DeGrande
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This exemption does not eliminate your requirements to obtain any other State, Federal or Local
authorization. Construction of the structure authorized by this exemption shall be completed by
December 31 of the third year of the issuance date of this exemption.

Sincerely,
Brad Connell
Brad Connell
Environmental Specialist II, DCM

cc: Roy Brownlow, DCM
Kate Winzler, NTB Permitting Specialist