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HomeMy WebLinkAbout52-16 Renewal 2022 Town of Holden BeachPermit Class RENEWAL (2ad) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quality and Coastal Resources Commission Vrrmtt 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 Town of Holden Beach, PO Box 449, Supply, NC 28462 Permit Number 52-16 _ Authorizing development in Brunswick County at the Atlantic Ocean, Lockwoods Folly Inlet, AIW W Crossing, & oceanfront shoreline of Holden Beach , as requested in the permittee's application letter dated 11/10/21. This permit, issued on January 5, 2022 . , 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 tines, imprisonment or civil action; or may cause the permit to oe nun ana vain. 1) This renewal shall be attached to the original of Permit No. 52-16, which was issued on 5/5/16, the renewal issued on 1/29/20, and copies of all documents shall be readily available on site when a Division representative inspects the project for compliance. 2) In order to protect.threatened and endangered species and to minimize adverse impacts to offshore, nearshore, intertidal and beach resources, no excavation or beach nourishment activities, including mobilization and demobilization, shall occur from April 1 to November 15 of any year without prior approval from the Division of Coastal Management in consultation with the Division of Marine Fisheries, the North Carolina Wildlife. Resources Commission, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (See attached sheet 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, 2026 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. F r ITraxton C. Davis, Director Division of Coastal Management This petmit4nd js conditions are hereby of Town of Holden Beach Permit No. 52-16 Page 2 of 2 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 3) All conditions and stipulations of the active permit remain in force under this renewal. 4) In order to ensure compliance with the conditions of this Permit, and in order to ensure that each proposed excavation event follows the limits of the natural deep water channel, the permittee and his contractor shall schedule a pre -construction conference with the Division of Coastal Management, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, and N.C. Division of Water Resources prior to the initiation of any dredging or mobilization activities. In order to facilitate these discussions, a complete set of project plans shall be provided to all listed agencies at the time of request for a pre -construction conference. 5) This renewal authorizes beach nourishment activities to be carried out one (1) time along the entire reach of the requested project area. Any request to carry out additional activities within an area where nourishment activities have been completed under this permit shall require a modification of this permit. NOTE: This permit does not eliminate the need to obtain any additional state, federal or local permits, approvals or authorizations that may be required. NOTE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has previously assigned the proposed project Action ID No. SAW-2014-02007. NOTE: The N.C. Division of Water Resources has previously authorized the proposed project under DWR Project No. 2001-1836. NOTE: A permit renewal application processing fee of $100 was received by DCM for this project. ATM -Iqllmmm�-�. A Geosyntec Company November 10. 2021 NCDCM Attn: Ms. Heather Coats 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 RE: Permit Modification to Extend Shallow Draft Inlet (SDI) Permit 52-16 Expiration Date Dear Ms. Coats, The Town of Holden Beach is requesting an extension to the expiration date on its DCM Permit 52-16. The Town is not requesting any changes to #52-16 other than a time extension. The issued SDI permits have not been used as yet but may be needed in the future. The SDI project includes cutterhead dredging of the Lockwood Folly AIWW inlet crossing as well as the sidecasting or shallow draft hopper dredging of the outer ebb shoal. The purpose of this permit is for navigation and the beneficial placement of the beach compatible dredged material. According to15A NCAC 07J.0404 Development Period Extension, the following items are required: (1) a statement of the intention of the applicant to complete the work within a reasonable time; (2) a statement of the reasons why the project will not be completed before the expiration of the current permit; (3) a statement that there has been no change of plans since the issuance of the original permit other than changes that would have the effect of reducing the scope of the project, or, previously approved permit modifications; (4) notice of any change in ownership of the property to be developed and a request for transfer of the permit if appropriate; and (5) a statement that the project is in compliance with all conditions of the current permit. A $100 check made out to NCDEQ is also enclosed. Below are the statements pertaining to the above items 1-5. The Town realizes that additional coordination will be required prior to carrying out an SDI project. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at fwavCniappliedtm.com or 843-414-1040. Sincerely, ATM of NC, a Geosyntec Company Fran Way, P.E. ATM of NC Senior Coastal Engineer RECEIVED NOV 12 2021 DCM WILMINGTON, NC 941 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Suite 2011 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 1843.414.1040 (1) a statement of the intention of the applicant to complete the work within a reasonable time: The intention of the applicant (Town of Holden Beach) is to have an active permit on file in order to respond to future erosion events especially if the Corps cannot perform the project under their authorizations. In terms of completing the work within a "reasonable time," the Town intends to complete any dredging and/or nourishment as soon as possible and in a timely manner. (2) a statement of the reasons why the project will not be completed before the expiration of the current permit: The primary intent of the extension is to keep the permit active for potential future events that may occur and where the Corps cannot do the project. (3) a statement that there has been no change of plans since the issuance of the original permit other than changes that would have the effect of reducing the scope of the project, or, previously approved permit modifications; There has been no change of plans since the last previously approved permit modification. (4) notice of any change in ownership of the property to be developed and a request for transfer of the permit if appropriate; and There has not been a change in ownership. The Town of Holden Beach is still the permit holder. (5) a statement that the project is in compliance with all conditions of the current permit. The project is in compliance with all conditions of the current permit. 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