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May 29, 2020
Soundside at North Topsail Beach HOA
c/o Mr. Robert Bateman
1532 Wahoo Street
North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
RE: PROJECT EXEMPTION (MINOR)
Structural Accessway (15A NCAC 7K .0207)
30’ access easement on 182 Seashore Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC
AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN – Ocean Hazard AEC
Dear Mr. Bateman:
I have reviewed the information submitted to this office in your inquiry concerning the necessary filing of an application fo r a
minor development permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. Based on the information provided, I have determined
that the activity you propose is exempt from needing a minor development permit as long as it remains consistent with and
meets the conditions specified below. If your plans should change and your project will no longer meet these conditions,
please contact me before proceeding. This exemption to CAMA permit requirements does not alleviate the necessity of your
obtaining any other State, Federal or Local authorization.
STRUCTURAL ACCESSWAY EXEMPTED
1. This exemption does not authorize the traversing of the man-made sand berm.
2. The accessway must not exceed six feet in width and shall provide only pedestrian access to the ocean beach.
3. The accessway must be constructed so as to make negligible alterations to the frontal dunes. This means that the
accessway must be constructed on raised posts or pilings of five feet or less in depth, so that wherever possible only
the posts or pilings touch the frontal dunes without any alteration to the dunes. In no case shall the frontal dune be
altered so as to significantly diminish its capacity as a protective barrier against flooding and erosion.
4. Construction of the accessway be shall consistent with all other applicable local ordinances and N. C. Building Code
standards.
5. No portion of the proposed walkway may extend beyond 6’ seaward of the first line of stable and natural vegetation.
Sincerely,
Brad Connell
Brad Connell
Environmental Specialist II
cc: Kate Winzler, Town of North Topsail Beach
EX17-20
May 29, 2020
Soundside at North Topsail Beach HOA
c/o Mr. Robert Bateman
1532 Wahoo Street
North Topsail Beach, NC 28460
RE: PROJECT EXEMPTION (MINOR)
Structural Accessway (15A NCAC 7K .0207)
30’ access easement on 182 Seashore Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC
AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN – Ocean Hazard AEC
Dear Mr. Bateman:
I have reviewed the information submitted to this office in your inquiry concerning the necessary filing of an application fo r a
minor development permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. Based on the information provided, I have determined
that the activity you propose is exempt from needing a minor development permit as long as it remains consistent with and
meets the conditions specified below. If your plans should change and your project will no longer meet these conditions,
please contact me before proceeding. This exemption to CAMA permit requirements does not alleviate the necessity of your
obtaining any other State, Federal or Local authorization.
STRUCTURAL ACCESSWAY EXEMPTED
1. This exemption does not authorize the traversing of the man-made sand berm.
2. The accessway must not exceed six feet in width and shall provide only pedestrian access to the ocean beach.
3. The accessway must be constructed so as to make negligible alterations to the frontal dunes. This means that the
accessway must be constructed on raised posts or pilings of five feet or less in depth, so that wherever possible only
the posts or pilings touch the frontal dunes without any alteration to the dunes. In no case shall the frontal dune be
altered so as to significantly diminish its capacity as a protective barrier against flooding and erosion.
4. Construction of the accessway be shall consistent with all other applicable local ordinances and N. C. Building Code
standards.
5. No portion of the proposed walkway may extend beyond 6’ seaward of the first line of stable and natural vegetation.
Sincerely,
Brad Connell
Brad Connell
Environmental Specialist II
cc: Kate Winzler, Town of North Topsail Beach