HB_16-046_PRWP LLC

PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
10-24-2016
Bur'ETimothIII. Evans
Timothy D. Evans
Exemption Number - EXEMPTION # 2016-046E
Exemption
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CFM,CZO,LPO,CPM
PRWP LLC
Rhonda Wooten
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4330 4th St Circle NW
Administrative Assistant
Hickory NC 28601
Ava Cain
Planninginspectlon@hb[ownh
all.com
RE: EXEMPTED PROJECT - SAND FENCE (15A NCAC 07K .0212)
OCEAN HAZARD AEC
1217 Ocean Boulevard West — 2016-046E
Dear PRWP LLC:
I have reviewed the information submitted to this office in your inquiry
concerning the necessary filing of an application for a minor development
permit under the Coastal Area Management Act. After making a site
inspection on 10-24-2016, I have determined that the activity you propose
is exempt from needing a minor development permit as long as it is
installed in accordance with your site drawing, submitted on 10-21-2016,
and meets the conditions specified below. If you plans should change and
your project will no longer meet these conditions, please contact me before
proceeding.
SAND FENCE CONDITIONS:
(1) Sand fencing may only be installed for the purpose of: building sand
dunes by trapping wind blown sand; the protection of the dune(s) and
vegetation (planted or existing).
(1) Sand fencing shall not impede existing public access to the beach,
recreational use of the beach or emergency vehicle access.
(2) Sand fencing shall not be installed in a manner that impedes or
restricts established common law and statutory rights of public access
and use of public trust lands and waters.
(3) Sand fencing shall not be installed in a manner that impedes, traps
or otherwise endangers sea turtles, sea turtle nests or sea turtle
hatchlings.
(4) Non-functioning, damaged, or unsecured sand fence shall be
immediately removed by the property owner. RECEIVED
(5) Sand fencing shall be constructed from evenly spaceotWN�ON, NC
vertical slats connected with twisted wire, no more than 5 feet in height,
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Wooden posts or stakes no larger than 2" X 4" or 3" diameter shall
support sand fencing.
(6) Location:
a) Sand fencing shall be placed as far landward as possible to avoid
interference with sea turtle nesting, existing public access, recreational
use of the beach, and emergency vehicle access.
b) Sand fencing shall not be placed on the wet sand beach area.
c) Sand fencing installed parallel to the shoreline shall be located no
farther waterward than the crest of the frontal or primary dune; or
d) Sand fencing installed waterward of the crest of the frontal or
primary dune shall be installed at an angle no less than 45 degree to the
shoreline. Individual sections of sand fence shall not exceed more than
10 feet in length and shall be spaced no less than seven feet apart, and
shall not extend more than 10 feet waterward of the following locations,
whichever is most waterward: the first line of stable natural vegetation,
the toe of the frontal or primary dune, or erosion escarpment of frontal or
primary dune.
(7) Contact the LPO at the Town of Holden Beach for inspection so that
it can be verified that the installation instructions have been meet.
This exemption to CAMA permit requirements does not alleviate the
necessity of your obtaining any other State, Federal or Local authorization.
This exemption expires 90 days from the date of the letter.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Wooten, LPO
Cc: Sean Farrell - DCM FIELD REP/FIELD OFFICE
RECEIVED
DCMwILMINGTON, NC
NOV 0 7 2016
110 ROTHSCHILD STREET • HOLDEN BEACH, NC 28462 •910.842.6080 PHONE • 910-842-7003 FAX
www.hbtownhall.com

Town of Holden Beach, North Carolina
Application Sand Fence Exemption
This exemption is to install sand fence one tizne.
Drawing on back for your convenience.
Section 1: Basic Data (Information to be provided by applicant)
HOMEOWNER'S NAME: eAbo p 4 L e°_ Telephone: e�S —d5�i' //� o
Holden Beach Property Address: /,2/ y O 8 /y
Lot Number: Subdivision:
Permanent Mailing Address: (Print 11 AME" if local address applies)
Street Address: AA �,/.2� 15 y
City/State/Zip: iG p yc �
Name of Authorized Representative (if any): /✓,¢yryF 3 C' �.
(1)1 Sand =fencing play only be installed for the purpose of building sand dunes by trapping wind blown sand;
the protection ofthe dune(s)and vegetation (planted or existing), '
I"(2) Sand fencing shall not impede existing public access to the beach, recreational use of the beach or
emergency vehicle access. Sand fencing shall not be installed in a manner that impedes or restricts
established common law and statutory rights of public access and use of public trust lands and waters.
(3) Sand fencing shall not be installed in a manner that impedes, traps or otherwise endangers sea turtles, sea
turtle nests. or sea turtle hatchlings.
(4). Non-functioning, damaged, or unsecured, sand fencing shall be immedi
owner. ately removed by the property
(5) Sand fencing shall be constructed from evenly spaced thin wooden vertical slats connected with twisted
wire, no more than 5 feet in height. Wooden posts or stakes no larger than 2" X 4" or 3" diameter shall
support sand fencing.
(6).Location. Sand fencing shall be placed as far landward as possible to avoid interference with sea turtle
nesting, existing public access, recreational use of the beach, and emergency vehicle access.
(a) Sand fencing•shall not be placed on the wet sand beach area.
(b) Sandifeznoingiushalled.parallel,•tolheshorelineshall belecated-no,fartherwaterwardthan the crest,
of the frontal or primary dune; or
{a) Sand fencing installed waterward of the crest ofthe frontal or primary dune shall be installed at an
angle no less than 45!degrees torthe shoreline: ' Individual sections'ofsand fence shall not exceed
,more than -10 feetin length (except for public accessways) and sbalf_be spaced no less than seven
feet apart, and shall not extend more than 10 feet waterward ofthe following locations,
whichever mosbwaterward, as"defliedtin,15A ►C'711 hu ine13fofstablenattualvegetation, t e.toe of the frpntal or primary; dune, or erosion escarpment of frontal Or -primary dune; and
Double rows of sand fencing is not permitted. A drawing and the town
ordinance has been provided on the other side of this application.
PRIOR TO APPROVAL, THE APPLICANT MUST ATTEST TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:
"I certify that the information submitted above in Section 1 is true and factual to the best of my knowledge and that I have read and
understand the conditions as stated in Section 2. 1 also understand that all provisions of law and ordinances governing the type of work
applied for will be complied with, whether specifically specified herein or not. Finally, I understand that the granting of this permit does
not presume to give me the authority to violate or cancel provisions of any other state or local law regulating construction or the
performance of construction." �,
Signature of Owner or Agent:v " /,yj� �� " Date:
Printed Name as Above: A- OCMWILMINGTON,NC
(This form supersedes all previous application forms as of January 9, 2009 and hereinafter is to be utilized.
Section 3: Town of Holden Beach Process Data (to be completed by Town Staff)
Approved for Issuance Date:
Permitting Official Signature:

2. Sand fencing`is defined as a
fence normally constructed of untreated and unpainted
wood held together with twisted wire', with the fence.
being nailed to a in of 1.5 inch by 3.5 inch
(2x4) posts that are spaced at intervals not less than
five feet and are embedded no more than two feet into
the sand, and extending no higher thart four feet above
grade.
3. No sand fence shall be erected
without a no -cost sand fence permit issued by the
Town Inspections Department. Theipermit may be
requested and returned by mail following completion.
4. All sand fencing shall be
installed in individual lengths of ten feet or less, at an
angle between 45 and 90 degrees to the shoreline,
facing west. The lengths of sand fend: will be spaced
at least seven feet apart, parallel to each other, to
allow sea turtles and pedestrians to pa' s through. This
method of sand fencing encourages sand accretion and
minimizes negative impacts to nestin't sea turtles.
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5. The Building Inspector shall
have the authority to summarily remove, abate, or
remedy a sand fence determined dangerous or
prejudicial to the public safety whether by reason of
its location, or its subsequent state of disrepair or
damage. Any fence so removed will be delivered to its
owner if known, and if not, will be disposed of by the
Public Works Department in an appropriate manner.
(e) Property owners are encouraged to
vegetate and fertilize the portion of the frontal dune on
their property.
(f) An exception to this policy is that
ocean front property owners or their agents may
traverse on (or over) the specific portion of the frontal
dune within the limits of their property (above the
mean high water mark), so as to make minor dune
repairs, plant vegetation, install sand fencing and
otherwise maintain the frontal dune on their property
so that it may afford the intended degree of flood
protection per this section.
(Ord. 98-04, passed 4-27-98; Am. Ord. 99-04, passed
3-8-99; Am. Ord. passed 3-27-00)
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NOV 0 7 2016
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SAND FENCE INSTALLATION ON NORTH CAROLINA BEACHES
Sea turtles nest on nearly all of North Carolina's coastal beaches, laying an average of 600 nests annually. Sea
turtles face many natural hazards and are also affected by human activities. Careful planning can eliminate most
of the human -caused hazards, such as the placement of sand fencing. _
Sand fencing placed on sea turtle nesting beaches may interfere with nesting activity if placed so that it forms a
barrier between the mean high water mark and the primary dune where nests are typically deposited. Sand
fencing should be designed and installed so that it does not impede nesting attempts and/or trap nesting females
and emergent hatchlings. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recommends placing individual
sections of sand fencing at angles of at least 45° (see drawing) to the shoreline, facing the predominate wind
direction. Placement of fencing at angles
greater than 45' to the shoreline is more
beneficial to sea turtles; and, placement at
90' is optimal. Individual fence sections
should not exceed 10 feet in length and
should be spaced at least 7 feet apart
(parallel to each other) to allow sea turtles
to turn around between the fencing
sections. Sand fencing should be placed as
far landward as possible. This method of
sand fencing encourages sand accretion
and minimizes negative impacts to nesting
sea turtles.
There are different types of sand fencing available. Standard fencing consists of evenly spaced wooden slats
wired together and supported by wooden posts. Woven fabric fence material is also available and may be used,
provided that the fabric sustains a 40% - 60% open space to closed space ratio to avoid wind damage by
allowing air to flow through the material. Remember that fabric -type fences are susceptible to ultraviolet
degradation and may sag and lose its original shape, thus reducing performance.
In order to maximize the benefits of sand fencing, routine maintenance and adjustments are necess arv. Once
sand fencing becomes buried, the benefits are no longer realized. Therefore, fencing s ����,�}ted
before it becomes 50% buried, to maximize sand build up. Sand fencing should not Q'Ie$'b'uiied in newly
formed sand dunes, and all non-functioning or derelict fencing should be removed from the beach immediately.
Installation and repositioning of sand fencing should be conducted outside the sea turtle nesting season (I5
November through 30 April). Call the Sea Turtle Project Coordinator, Division of Wildlife Management,
(252) 729-I359, for additional technical guidance on sea turtle conservation.
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.0212 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SAND FENCING
(a) Sand fences that are installed and maintained subject to the following criteria are
exempt from the permit requirements of the Coastal Area Management Act:
(1) Sand fencing may only be installed for the purpose of: building sand
dunes by trapping wind blown sand; the protection of the dunes) and
vegetation (planted or existing).
(2) Sand fencing shall not impede existing public access to the beach,
recreational use of the beach or emergency vehicle access. Sand fencing
shall not be installed in a manner that impedes or restricts established
common law and statutory rights of public access and use of public trust
lands and waters.
(3) Sand fencing shall not be installed in a manner that impedes, traps or
otherwise endangers sea turtles. sea turtle nests or sea turtle hatchlings.
(4) Non-functioning, damaged, or unsecured, sand fencing shall be
immediately removed by the property owner.
(5) Sand fencing shall be constructed from evenly spaced thin wooden
vertical slats connected with twisted wire, no more than 5 feet in height.
Wooden posts or stakes no larcer than 2" X 4" or 3" diameter shall support
sand fencing.
(6) Location. Sand fencing shall be placed as far landward as possible to
avoid interference with sea turtle nesting, existing public access,
recreational use of the beach, and emergency vehicle access.
(i) Sand fencing shall not be placed on the wet sand beach
area.
00 Sand fencing installed parallel to the shoreline shall be
located no farther waterward than the crest of the frontal or
primary dune; or
(iii) Sand fencing installed waterward of the crest of the
frontal or primary dune shall be installed at an angle no less
than 45 degrees to the shoreline. Individual sections of RECEIVED
fence shall not exceed more than 10 feet in length (exILMINGTON, NO
Nov 0 7 20% 517/U2

puouc accessways) and shall be spaced no less than 7 feet
apart, and shall not extend more than 10 feet waterward of
the following locations, whichever is most waterward, as
defined in subsection 7H.0305: the first line of stable natural
vegetation, the toe of the frontal or primary dune, or erosion
escarpment of frontal or primary dune; and
(iv) Sand fencing along public accessways may equal the
length of !the accessway, and may include a 45-degree funnel
on the 4terward end. The waterward location of the funnel
shall not exceed 10 feet waterward of the locations identified
above in,(6) (iii) of this Rule.
RECEIVED
0CM WILMINGTON. NC
NOV 0 7 2016